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Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp

Edna Vihel Arts Ctr · $140/week

This Tempe Parks and Recreation summer camp offers children aged 8-14 an immersive experience in ceramics, including pottery wheel techniques and hand-building.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tempe Parks and Recreation's activity registration page, specifically for the 'Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp.' This indicates the camp is run by a municipal entity. The camp is designed for children aged 8-14 and focuses on teaching pottery wheel techniques, hand-building, and glazing. It is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a cost of $140 for residents and $182 for non-residents. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is listed on the activity page. There is no information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on this specific activity listing. Google reviews for 'Tempe Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety and quality of programs offered by the city.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Hours: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp

What ages does Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp accept?
Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp cost?
Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp publishes $140/week for the standard session. That sits 40% above the $100 median for arts camps in Tempe — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp's hours?
Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp runs 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp?
Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- 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 Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp provide lunch?
Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- 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 Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in Tempe?
Ceramics; Pottery Throwdown- Summer Camp is one of 9 arts camps in Tempe 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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