Camp · STEM · Ages 8–12 · $160/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 8–12

Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate

Clark Park Cmty Ctr · $160/week

The Makers Lab camp in Tempe offers hands-on STEM activities for children aged 6-12, focusing on creativity, building, and innovation.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tempe's ActiveNet registration portal, specifically for the 'Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate' program. This indicates the camp is operated by the City of Tempe's Parks and Recreation department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, confirming it as a day camp. The description highlights activities like building, creating, and innovating, suggesting a strong STEM focus. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies on this registration page. Google reviews for 'City of Tempe Parks and Recreation' generally show positive feedback regarding their programs, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, though specific reviews for this Makers Lab camp are not available. The cost is listed as $160 per week for residents and $200 for non-residents.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate 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 - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate

What ages does Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate accept?
Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate 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 - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate cost?
Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate publishes $160/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 - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate's hours?
Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate 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 - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate?
Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate 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 - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate provide lunch?
Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate 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 - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate compare to other stem camps in Tempe?
Summer Camp - Makers Lab: Create, Build, Innovate 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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