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City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave

Mohave · $160/week

A traditional day camp at Mohave Middle School offering various activities for youth.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks, loads as the official website for Scottsdale Parks and Recreation, which offers various youth summer camps, including the Mohave Camp. The Mohave Camp is a traditional day camp, part of a larger municipal parks and recreation program. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained prior to the start of camp,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for 'Youth Summer Camps - Mohave' were not readily available, the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation department generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 145 reviews. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles found include @scottsdaleparks on Instagram and ScottsdaleParksandRecreation on Facebook, showcasing active community engagement. The program type is clearly day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 am-5 pm
  • Address: 8490 E. Jackrabbit Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250
  • Phone: 480-312-7957
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $1216 full summer or $160 a week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave

What ages does City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave accept?
City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave 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 City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave cost?
City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave publishes $160/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave's hours?
City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave runs 7:30 am-5 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave?
City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave 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 City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave provide lunch?
City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave 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 City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave compare to other traditional day camp camps in Scottsdale?
City of Scottsdale Youth Summer Camps - Mohave is one of 13 traditional day camp camps in Scottsdale 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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