Make this summer one your kids will remember and beat the summer slide while you're keeping them entertained. Animal lovers will love these entertaining camps that can help beat the dog days of summer. Whether you have an aspiring model or a young scientist, a thrill-seeker or reptile enthusiast, Phoenix offers summer camps tailored to just about every interest.
These specialty programs offer kids the chance to dive deep into unique experiences like slime-making and pet care, equine therapy, life skills and more. Whether you're looking for something fun, educational or off the beaten path, these camps deliver memorable and meaningful summer adventures.
Arizona Humane Society Summer Camps
Hands-on animal camps for young pet lovers teach care, compassion and advocacy while interacting with shelter pets.
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA Summer Camps
Interactive camps for animal-loving kids focused on shelter operations, pet responsibility and humane education.
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Address: 15 N. 40th Place, Phoenix
- Phone: 602-273-6852 ext. 122
- Website: AAWL
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Summer Camps
Fun, affordable full-day programs featuring games, enrichment activities, sports, arts and leadership opportunities.
- Cost: Varies; scholarships available
- Address: 15815 N. 29th St., Phoenix
- Phone: 602-449-2850
- Website: Boys & Girls Club
Desert Botanical Garden – Summer Bird Camps
Campers learn about Arizona’s birds, ecosystems and conservation efforts through nature walks and hands-on activities.
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Address: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
- Phone: 480-481-8123
- Website: Desert Botanical Garden
Gravity Adventure Camp
A full day of indoor adventure packed with physical challenges, arts & crafts and counselor-led themed activities.
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Address: 190 S. Kyrene Road, Suite 5, Chandler
- Phone: 480-757-5411
- Website: Gravity Extreme Zone
Horses Help Summer Camps
Therapeutic horseback riding, ranch skills and animal care are the heart of this enriching summer experience.
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Address: 2601 E. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix
- Phone: 602-569-6056
- Website: Horses Help
Mad Science Summer Camps
Campers explore slime, secret codes, autonomous robots and skyscraper design in exciting science-themed day camps.
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Address: 2701 E. Thomas Road, Suite I, Phoenix
- Phone: 480-222-2233
- Website: Mad Science
More Than Modeling
This Scottsdale-based camp teaches kids life skills through modeling, fashion, etiquette, nutrition and self-confidence.
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Address: Scottsdale (exact location provided after registration)
- Phone: 480-442-9833
- Website: More than Modeling
Phoenix Herpetological Summer Program
Phoenix Herp is as passionate about the conservation of native and exotic reptiles as they are excited about sharing their knowledge with your child. Learn how to handle and care for reptiles, exotics and different types of conservation — all led by herpetological professionals.
- Cost: Varies
- Address: North Scottsdale
- Phone: 480-513-4377
- Website: Phoenix Herp
Don’t see your favorite summer camp listed? We’re always looking to expand our guide with great programs for kids of all ages. If you know of a STEM or STEAM 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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