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Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp

Edna Vihel Arts Ctr · $80/week

This Tempe Parks and Recreation day camp offers children aged 6-10 an opportunity to explore textile arts, including weaving, knitting, and dyeing, at the Te...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tempe Parks and Recreation registration page for the 'Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp.' This indicates the camp is a municipal program, not a standalone private entity. The camp is designed for children aged 6-10 and focuses on textile arts such as weaving, knitting, and dyeing, taking place at the Tempe History Museum. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the ACA. There is no specific state license number listed for this particular camp activity, as it falls under the city's recreational programming. The City of Tempe Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (tempegov) and an Instagram handle (@tempegov), which are likely used for general city and recreation updates. Google reviews for 'Tempe Parks and Recreation' generally reflect positively on city services, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, though these are not specific to the camp itself. No information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff was found on the activity registration page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Textiles; Yarn Magic - 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. arts 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: Arts
  • 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 Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp

What ages does Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp accept?
Textiles; Yarn Magic - 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 Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp cost?
Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp publishes $80/week for the standard session. That sits 20% below the $100 median for arts camps in Tempe, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp's hours?
Textiles; Yarn Magic - 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 Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp?
Textiles; Yarn Magic - 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 Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp provide lunch?
Textiles; Yarn Magic - 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 Textiles; Yarn Magic - Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in Tempe?
Textiles; Yarn Magic - 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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