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Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice

Clark Park Cmty Ctr · $150/week

This day camp, offered through Tempe Opportunities, provides a STEM-focused experience for children in grades 1-6, exploring concepts of fire and ice through...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tempe's 'Tempe Opportunities' activity registration page, specifically for summer camps offered in partnership with the Arizona Science Center. The 'Fire & Ice' camp is a day camp for children entering grades 1-6, focusing on STEM concepts. The camp description highlights hands-on activities related to fire and ice. The Arizona Science Center itself has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars from over 7,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the organization. The camp is not ACA accredited. Social media handles for the Arizona Science Center are @azsciencecenter on Instagram and ArizonaScienceCenter on Facebook. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check information is listed on the activity registration page. The camp is owned and operated in partnership between the City of Tempe (municipal parks) and the Arizona Science Center (nonprofit educational institution).
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice 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 stem 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: STEM
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 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 Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice

What ages does Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice accept?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice cost?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice publishes $150/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $150 median for stem camps in Tempe. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice's hours?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice 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 Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice provide lunch?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice 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 Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice compare to other stem camps in Tempe?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center; Fire & Ice is one of 11 stem 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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