Mascot Summer Camp
Mascot Summer Camp, operated by Paradise Valley Unified School District, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-8 with a focus on ...
▌ Editor's read The Mascot Summer Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District's summer programs. The camp is a day camp for students in grades K-8, offering a variety of activities such as STEM, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. The website explicitly states that all staff members undergo background checks. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a program of a public school district, it is likely subject to state educational regulations, though a specific state license number for the camp itself was not found. The Paradise Valley Unified School District has a Facebook page (@pvschools) which features general district information. Google reviews for 'Mascot Summer Camp' specifically were not readily available, but the Paradise Valley Unified School District generally holds a positive reputation. The camp's affiliation with a school district provides a strong foundation for safety and educational programming.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Mascot 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Address: 17835 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA
- Cost notes: $245/week for 5 days, $185/week for 3 days
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mascot Summer Camp
- What ages does Mascot Summer Camp accept?
- Mascot Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Mascot Summer Camp cost?
- Mascot Summer Camp publishes $245/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Mascot Summer Camp's hours?
- Mascot Summer Camp runs 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Mascot Summer Camp?
- Mascot Summer Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Mascot Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Mascot 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 Mascot Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Phoenix?
- Mascot Summer Camp is one of 46 traditional day camp 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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