Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 10–12 · $100/week
▌ Theater/Music · Ages 10–12

Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp

Edna Vihel Arts Ctr · $100/week

This Tempe Parks and Recreation day camp offers children aged 6-12 an immersive theater experience, culminating in a Y2K-themed play production.

▌ Editor's read The 'Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp' is a day camp program offered by Tempe Parks and Recreation, designed for children aged 6-12. The camp focuses on theater, with participants creating and performing a Y2K-themed play. The website is an activity registration portal for Tempe Opportunities, indicating it's part of a larger municipal program. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The camp's Facebook presence is under 'Tempe Parks and Recreation,' which has a 4.4-star rating from 16 Google reviews, with users generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. The program description emphasizes creativity and performance, suggesting a hands-on approach to theater education.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 10–12

Create a Play; Y2K- 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 theater/music 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 verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 10–12
  • 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 Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp

What ages does Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp accept?
Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp is open to children ages 10–12. 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 Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp cost?
Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp's hours?
Create a Play; Y2K- 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 Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp?
Create a Play; Y2K- 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 Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp provide lunch?
Create a Play; Y2K- 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 Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp compare to other theater/music camps in Tempe?
Create a Play; Y2K- Summer Camp is one of 7 theater/music 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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