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Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks

Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks

Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks offers a free overnight summer camp experience for children with cancer and their siblings, focusing on fun and support.

▌ Editor's read The website for Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks, hosted by the Southwest Kids' Cancer Foundation, loads successfully and details their summer camp program for children with cancer and their siblings. The camp is an overnight program, and the foundation is clearly a nonprofit organization. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's page, the foundation's overall mission implies a focus on safety and care for a vulnerable population. The Southwest Kids' Cancer Foundation has a 4.9-star rating from 10 Google reviews, with reviewers praising their impactful work and the positive experiences provided to children. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @swkidscancerfoundation on Instagram and SouthwestKidsCancerFoundation on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 20235 N Cave Creek Rd, Ste 104 #452, Phoenix, AZ 85024, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, FREE

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks

What ages does Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks accept?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks is open to children ages 8–18. 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.
What are Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks's hours?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks provide lunch?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks 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 Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks compare to other specialty camps in Phoenix?
Arizona Camp Sunrise & Sidekicks is one of 10 specialty camps in Phoenix 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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