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Scottsdale's Summer Camp (6th-8th Grade)

Mohave Middle School · $160/week

Scottsdale's Summer Camp offers a variety of engaging activities for 6th-8th graders, focusing on recreation, social development, and community engagement wi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Scottsdale's Youth & Teen Programs page, which details their summer camp offerings, including a specific program for 6th-8th graders. The camp is clearly operated by the City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While specific years of operation are not listed, the program appears to be an established offering within the city's recreational services. The website mentions that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' confirming the presence of background check language. The program is described as a 'day camp' with activities running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, indicating a day program type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor is it found in the ACA directory. The City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Facebook page is linked from the main city website, providing a social media presence. The camp's description highlights a focus on 'recreational activities, social development, and community engagement' for middle schoolers.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Scottsdale's Summer Camp (6th-8th Grade) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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
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: 11–14
  • Address: 7501 E Skoog Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
  • Phone: (480) 312-7957
  • 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 (6th-8th Grade)

What ages does Scottsdale's Summer Camp (6th-8th Grade) accept?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (6th-8th Grade) is open to children ages 11–14. 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 (6th-8th Grade) cost?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (6th-8th Grade) 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 (6th-8th Grade)?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (6th-8th Grade) 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 (6th-8th Grade) provide lunch?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (6th-8th Grade) 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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