Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–13 · $185/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–13

Sundance Summer Camp

Sundance · $185/week

City of Peoria summer camp offering a variety of activities for children aged 5-13 at Sundance Park.

▌ Editor's read The Sundance Summer Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the peoriaaz.gov domain. It caters to children aged 5-12, offering weekly themed activities, field trips, and swimming at the Sundance Recreation Center. The camp's website states that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, its municipal operation provides a different layer of accountability. Google reviews for 'Peoria Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 117 reviews, with some positive comments about program quality. The camp's social media presence is integrated with the City of Peoria's official accounts, @peoriaaz on Instagram and PeoriaAZ on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Sundance Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 7051 W Cholla St, Peoria, AZ 85345, USA
  • Phone: 623-773-7137
  • Cost notes: USD. Weekly (4-5 days) is $185. Part-time (1-3 days) is $115. Summer School rates also available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Sundance Summer Camp

What ages does Sundance Summer Camp accept?
Sundance Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Sundance Summer Camp cost?
Sundance Summer Camp publishes $185/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sundance Summer Camp's hours?
Sundance Summer Camp runs 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Sundance Summer Camp?
Sundance Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Sundance Summer Camp provide lunch?
Sundance Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Sundance Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Peoria?
Sundance Summer Camp is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Peoria that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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