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Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade)

Mohave Middle School · $160/week

Scottsdale's Summer Camp offers a variety of themed weekly day camps for children in grades 1-5, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/youth-teen-programs/summer-programs, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings for Scottsdale residents. The camp is clearly operated by the City of Scottsdale's Parks and Recreation department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The program is a day camp, with various weekly themes such as 'Superheroes Unite' and 'Mad Scientist Mania' for children entering 1st-5th grade. The website lists specific locations like Chaparral Park and Eldorado Park, confirming its local government affiliation. While the site provides registration information and activity descriptions, it does not mention accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA), nor does it detail staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check procedures for staff. Social media handles for Scottsdale Parks and Recreation were found on Instagram (@scottsdaleparks) and Facebook (ScottsdaleParksandRecreation), indicating an active online presence for the department overseeing the camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Address: 7375 E Indian Plz, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Phone: (480) 312-7900
  • Cost notes: USD. $1,216 for the full summer.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade)

What ages does Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) accept?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) cost?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) publishes $160/week for the standard session. USD. $1,216 for the full summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade)?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) 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 Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) provide lunch?
Scottsdale's Summer Camp (1st-5th Grade) 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.

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