Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 5–8 · $100/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 5–8

Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp

Edna Vihel Arts Ctr · $100/week

Movers and Makers: Storytelling is a day camp offered by Tempe Parks and Recreation, focusing on creative movement, drama, and storytelling for children aged...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the City of Tempe Parks and Recreation's activity search page, specifically filtered for summer camp drama programs. Movers and Makers: Storytelling is listed as a day camp for ages 6-10, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with an extended care option. The camp is offered at the Tempe Center for the Arts. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for the camp itself is provided, as it falls under city operations. The City of Tempe Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (TempeParksandRec). Google reviews for 'Tempe Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 161 reviews, generally positive regarding facilities and programs. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the activity page. The camp focuses on creative movement, drama, and storytelling, culminating in a performance.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. theater/music content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 5–8
  • 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 Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp

What ages does Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp accept?
Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–8. 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 Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp cost?
Movers and Makers; Storytelling - 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 Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp's hours?
Movers and Makers; Storytelling - 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 Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp?
Movers and Makers; Storytelling - 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 Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp provide lunch?
Movers and Makers; Storytelling - 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 Movers and Makers; Storytelling - Summer Camp compare to other theater/music camps in Tempe?
Movers and Makers; Storytelling - 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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