Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14 · $160/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14

Scottsdale's Summer Camp

Multiple Locations · $160/week

Scottsdale's Summer Camp offers a variety of themed day camp experiences for youth, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational activities within a municip...

▌ Editor's read The City of Scottsdale's Summer Camp program is operated by the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department, indicating it is a municipal entity (scottsdaleaz.gov/youth-teen-programs/summer-programs). The program offers day camps for youth, with various themed weeks such as 'Adventure Camp' and 'Art Camp,' suggesting a focus on diverse recreational and educational activities. The website mentions that 'all staff are background checked,' confirming a safety measure is in place. While the specific years of operation are not explicitly stated on the summer programs page, the City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation has a long-standing presence in the community. The camp is not ACA accredited, as it does not appear in the ACA directory search. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @scottsdaleparks and a Facebook page 'ScottsdaleParksandRecreation,' which are linked from the main Parks and Recreation website. The program utilizes multiple community centers as camp locations, providing accessibility across the city.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Scottsdale's Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Address: 7375 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Phone: (480) 312-7900
  • Cost notes: USD. $1,216 for the full summer.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Scottsdale's Summer Camp

What ages does Scottsdale's Summer Camp accept?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Scottsdale's Summer Camp cost?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp publishes $160/week for the standard session. USD. $1,216 for the full summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Scottsdale's Summer Camp?
Scottsdale's 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 Scottsdale's Summer Camp provide lunch?
Scottsdale's 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.

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