Adventure Awaits at Summer Camp

From science to swimming, music to math, these East Valley camps promise hours of fun for your children. Kids can learn how to cook, stretch their athletic skills or test their imaginations with crafts, games and activities.

CITY OF CHANDLER
Children in grades 1 through 6 can look forward to many fun activities at Chandler Recreation camps from June 8 to July 24 at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Snedigar Recreation Center, Community Center and Environmental Education Center. There also are weekly “Teen Adventure Camps” at Andersen Junior High for 7th to 9th graders from June 8 to July 17. Registration for Chandler residents begins May 9 (May 15 for non-residents). To register, visit www.chandleraz.gov/registration. View camps in the summer Break Time magazine.
480.782.2727
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime

The Art of Color at AMY
Explore the art of color in this summer camp especially for preschoolers and kindergartners. We will explore the art of color through watercolor landscape painting, tissue paper collage, wax resist drawing, scratch art, all inspired by the works of art on view in the My Favorite Monster exhibition. Camp is for ages 4 to 6. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 21- 24. $135 for members; $160 for non-members. Registration is limited to 30 students for a four-day week of programming. First come, first served. Early Drop off available at 9 a.m. for an additional $4.50 per day. Snacks are included.
Arizona Museum for Youth
35 N. Robson, Mesa.
480.644.2467
www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com

THE LITTLE GYM
Our summer camps offer three hours chock-full of fun activities. Designed for kids ages 3 to 12, each camp day combines physical fitness and gymnastics including obstacle courses, group activities and movement challenges along with arts and crafts, snacks and special events - which all add up to the perfect camp day for kids. Morning and afternoon options are available, along with flexible registration.

The Little Gym of Ahwatukee
3820 E. Ray Road #2
Phoenix
480.706.0021
www.tlgahwatukeeaz.com

The Little Gym of Gilbert
538 S. Gilbert Road # 109
Gilbert
480.855.7766
www.tlgnorthgilbertaz.com

JOYFUL YOGA STUDIO
Joyful Yoga Studio offers three-way fun with their Yoga-Drama- Zumba Camp. Half/day active imaginative movement and art.
3900 W. Ray Road, Chandler.
480.814.1780
www.JoyfulYogaStudio.com

STORYBOOK KITCHEN
Storybook Kitchen is offering Summer Cooking Camp at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler. The camp will include books and recipes. For students in grades K-6. Summer classes for preschoolers and parents, kids in grades K-6th, and tweens and teen classes also will be available.
602.510.0959
www.storybookkitchen.com

CHANDLER
Give your child the opportunity to master any missed skills and prepare for the next year by enrolling in Mathnasium’s special summer math program. Studies show that without a full school workload, students are free to focus and comprehend math material more easily. In addition to boosting their math skills, students will have the opportunity to play fun games that will help build problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3875 W. Ray Road # 12
Chandler
480.782.1924
www.mathnasium.com/chandler

SWIMkids USA
SWIMkids USA Summer Swim Team offers advanced stroke instruction and competitive skills in a fun, league setting. With low swimmer-tocoach ratios, over 20 years of coaching experience and an outdoor Olympic-sized pool, your child will enjoy the optimal Swim Team experience and fitness program. Practices are three times per week with four Saturday meets. Pre-evaluations are required. Registration ends on May 23. Mini-Sessions: Experience the best of SWIMkids USA’s teaching techniques in a flexible, condensed four days/week format. SWIMkids USA has comfortable indoor pools with the lowest student-toteacher ratios and has been in the Valley for more than 30 years.
2725 W. Guadalupe Road
Mesa
480.820.9109
www.swimkidsusa.us

MUSIC MAKER WORKSHOPS
Music Maker Workshops in Ahwatukee has a variety of summer music camps in June and July: Kindermusik, Preschool Music for Little Mozarts Piano, Rock Camp for Pre-Teens & Teens, Music Camp for all ages and all instruments, plus a lesson bootcamp for intermediate and master musicians. Check out our website for camp information and listings: 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite #2, Phoenix.
480.706.1224
www.musicmakerworkshops.com

Mad Science Summer
Week-long camps starting June 1 through July 31. Suitable for kids from Pre-School to Grade 5. Some of our fun, hands-on topics include: Junior Engineers, Rockin’ Rockets, Robot World, and Secret Agent Lab. For 4 to 6 year olds, our young scientist camp is Let’s Get Growing. We offer both full day and half day camps. 480.222.2233. For information on locations, including new locations in Chandler and Gilbert, visit www.madscience.org/scottsdalenephoenix.

Scribble 2 Script
Arizona’s premier handwriting program, helps children develop the skills needed for classroom success. Fun and interactive curriculum. Certified teachers and occupational therapists. Focus is on correct letter formation, sizing and spacing, improving pencil grip, facilitating hand skill development and building handwriting confidence. Kindergarten Handwriting Readiness gets your child prepared for the demands of kindergarten. Little Hands-Big Letters is for pre-kindergarten students and focuses on fine motor skills and uppercase letter formation. Printing Camps for 1st-3rd graders and Cursive Camps for 3rd-5th graders help struggling writers and those needing a more solid foundation of skills. 480.513.2250 or www.besthandwritingsummercamp.com
Scottsdale and Southeast Valley

KIDZART
Join us for a fun-filled week at KidzArt Intersession Camps! Your young artist will delight in creating beautiful drawings and fun art projects, throughout the session. Each day, students have fun in a safe and encouraging atmosphere as they are introduced to new art techniques and artist quality mediums. In each exciting camp a new theme will be explored.
480.491.4278
www.azkidzart.com

YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY OF CHANDLER/GILBERT
Camp Can-I-Cook™ is the place to be during special times of the year. Each camp consists of a three-hour session for three, four or five consecutive days. Campers will get to experience new tastes and learn to prepare some basic recipes from various cuisines with a twist. Each camp takes on a personality of its own. With themes such as Cook for the Gold,™ Tour de France and Gadget Madness for the Independent Chef,™ you never know what to expect next!
2350 E. Germann Road, Suite 33, Chandler
480.726.CHEF (2433)
www.youngchefsacademy.com/chandler