Score big this summer: 2025 sports camps for kids

By Stacy Mantle
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Across the Phoenix metro, sports camps for kids  cover everything from soccer and basketball to martial arts, gymnastics and adaptive athletics. These programs emphasize fun, fitness and skill-building — and many are low-cost or free for local families.

Arizona Youth Soccer Camp – Small Goal Soccer

Held at ASU’s Camp Tontozona, this high-energy soccer camp builds technique, teamwork, and passion for the game.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 235 Camp Tontozona Road, Payson
• Email: fraser@smallgoalsoccer.com
• Website: Small Goal Soccer

Camp Kids for the Future

A Valley favorite for 30 years, this multisport, multiactivity camp includes field trips, themed weeks, and optional overnights.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 14 Valley locations
• Phone: 480-217-0652
• Website: Summer Camp AZ

Dance Studio 111 Summer Camps

These active summer dance camps offer hip-hop, jazz, ballet, acro and performance prep for dancers of all levels.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 111, Phoenix
• Phone: 480-706-6040
• Website: Dance Studio

FAST Sports Performance Training Camps

Train with professionals in speed, agility, strength and injury prevention —ideal for athletes ages 8 and up.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 10 Phoenix locations
• Phone: 480-704-8700
• Website: Fast Training

Golf, Swim & Tennis Camps – Ahwatukee Community Center

A well-rounded recreational program offering sports instruction, swimming, crafts and tumbling for young kids.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 4700 E. Warner Road, Phoenix
• Phone: 480-893-3431
• Website: Ahwatukee Community Center

Karate Summer Fun Camp – Paradise Valley Karate

Campers enjoy martial arts training, games, swimming, movies and more in this well-rounded, active day camp.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 3851 E. Thunderbird Road, Suite B117, Phoenix
• Phone: 602-867-9204
• Website: PV Karate

Ninja Nation Summer Camps

Offers physical fitness and agility training through obstacle courses, promoting active lifestyles.

• Cost: Varies by program
• Address: Multiple locations
• Phone: Contact via website
• Website: Ninja Nation

Phoenix Gymnastics & Dance Academy Summer Camps

Campers explore gymnastics, dance, games and fun challenges in a welcoming and active environment.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 1926 W. Monona Drive, Phoenix
• Phone: 623-582-5293
• Website: Phoenix Gymnastics & Dance

Phoenix Suns Basketball Camps

This official Suns camps help kids build basketball skills, confidence and teamwork across three Valley locations.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: Multiple locations: Avondale, Gilbert, Phoenix
• Phone: 602-594-2267
• Website: Jr Suns 

Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Sports Camps 

A half-day camp for students entering grades 1–5, focused on sports and high-energy games.

• Cost: Summer Program $4/Day Up Front: $4 | Summer Program $12/Day: $12
• Address: Pima Elementary
• Phone: 480-312-2329
• Website: Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Camps

Ucelo Martial Arts - Glendale

Embark on a journey of self-discovery, discipline and fun through martial arts.

• Cost: Contact for pricing
• Address: 5800 W. Peoria Ave., Suite 107, Glendale,
• Phone:602-434-2489
• Website: Ucelo Martial Arts

Don’t see your favorite summer sports camp listed? Help us expand our guide with  programs for kids of all ages. If you know of a literacy or reading camp that should be included, let us know and we’ll get it added. Email your listing to: Aznews@iniusa.org

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