10 Camp Guide 2022 re the speakers constantly bumpin’ at your house? Is there a room dedicated to instruments somewhere? Does your child know all the songs to Mamma Mia ? If so, a music camp could be the right choice this summer. Here are four camps dedicated to keepin’ the tunes flowing: MUSIC MAKER WORKSHOPS; SUMMER MUSIC CAMP 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix Age: 5-10 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dates: June 13-July 21 Fee: $185 This one is only a half-day camp, but it still packs lots of fun and music into those three hours! For a total of five days, campers will get to try their hands at a new instrument: piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, voice or drums. Each week, there are different themes, such as Fiesta Fun and Crazy Country Western, with activities, games, giveaways, crafts, contests and teacher features mixed with learning or practicing an instrument. mmwaz.com MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix Age: Pre-K-12 th grade Time: Times vary Fee: Museum admission is $20, classes are separate. The Musical Instrument Museum houses 8,000 instruments from more than 200 countries around the world. While they don’t have a specific summer camp, they offer music classes and activities year- round and for every age group. Kids up to five years old can enjoy Mini Music Makers class. Here, kids explore music from around the globe while singing, dancing and playing instruments. Designed for children and caregivers, each class explores a new musical culture and touches on motor, pre-language and musical skills. $12 per class. Ages 6-10 can pick up an MIMkids Passport and embark on a journey with MIMkids Musical Adventures, where attendees can discover new cultures by actively participating in music-making, crafting musical instruments, and exploring MIM’s exhibits. Each class focuses on a different continent and music from around the world, with an opportunity to collect MIMkids passport stamps. $12 per class. Students in grades 6 through 12 can become Junior Museum Guides. Students can learn about cultures while also participating in music- making. Junior Guides will train to lead tours while exploring MIM’s galleries and exhibits. Participants who complete all four classes will have the opportunity to lead group tours for upcoming events. $40 per session – four in total. mim.org SCHOOL OF ROCK SCOTTSDALE 13610 N. Scottsdale Road Age: 7-18 Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $500 School of Rock offers music camps throughout the summer, focused on every genre imaginable: classic rock, punk rock, pop hits, pop legends…the list is endless. Here are just a few examples: June 6-10, Modern Rock Camp: Students will learn and perform songs from some of the most popular artists of the 21st century, including Foo Fighters, Amy Winehouse, Imagine Dragons, Paramore and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Monday through Friday will be spent learning and rehearsing songs culminating in a live performance at the end of the week. June 13-17, Green Day Camp: Throughout this 5-day camp, students will explore hits from some of Green Day’s most popular albums, such as “Warning,” “Insomniac,” and “American Idiot.” At the end of the week, there will be a live performance. Great for students who have had some previous instruction. July 11-15, Songwriting and Recording Camp: Students will learn how to write their own songs by researching some of the greatest compositions of the last 60 years to develop their own tunes. Topics include chord progressions, arrangements and other tricks of the trade. Students will perform their original work at the end of the week. July 18-22, Beatles Camp: Celebrate the best songs from The Beatles’ collection of hits and Billboard-topping classics. Students will spend Monday through Friday learning and practicing songs and performing their own Beatles tribute at the end of camp. schoolofrock.com SUMMER COMPANY – MUSICAL THEATRE AND FINE ARTS CAMP Do Re Mi School of the Arts, 8050 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale Age: 4-8, 9-18 Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for Fine Arts, 11 a.m.-1 and 4 p.m. for Musical Theatre Dates: July 11-30 Fee: $350-$500 for three-week sessions This camp is more about theater and performance, but music still plays a huge part! For those who want to dance, act AND sing, Do Re Mi might be the camp for you. The Fine Arts Camp focuses on theatre, music, dance, and art instruction. Kids aged 4-6 will learn song, dance and acting for songs and scenes from Peter Pan , and first/ second-grade students will learn songs and scenes from Hercules . The camp concludes with a full production. For the older kids, this 3-week summer camp engages students in a hands-on musical theatre experience, from auditioning, learning lines and staging the show with props, lights and costumes. Third through eighth-graders will produce Grease , and ninth-12 th graders will produce Urinetown . The entire process happens in 12 rehearsals – culminating with a public show. doremischool.com Come on, play us a tune Music CAMPS

11 Camp Guide 2022 ne of the integral parts of growing up is participating in sports or activities that help kids stay active and get rid of some of that never-ending energy supply. Below are five camps so youngsters can tumble, throw, climb and dunk throughout the summer. AZ ON THE ROCKS 16447 N. 91st St., Scottsdale Age: 6-12 Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for half-days, 3 p.m. for full days Dates: June 6-August 5 Fee: Half day is $58-$68 daily; $290-$325 weekly; full-day is $70- $80 daily; $350-$385 weekly. AZ on the Rocks, where “it’s okay to climb the walls!” This year’s summer camp will include rock climbing, along with yoga classes and ninja course obstacles. There will also be themed activities and games throughout the day. Camp starts with a morning meeting and stretching session. Campers rotate through stations, to get a break from climbing and participate in other physical activities. azontherocks.com HI-FIVE SUMMER CAMP Victorium 9219 E. Hidden Spur Tr. Westworld 16601 N. Pima Road Age: 5-12 Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dates: June 6-August 5 Fee: $325 for five days Looking for a camp that encompasses a variety of sports? Look no further than Hi-Five. This year’s campers will experience basketball, baseball, football, volleyball, floor hockey, soccer, even lacrosse. Each day begins with team meetings, prizes and a theme of the day. Then, it’s game time. Campers will practice and play actual games, pick-up games, and have free playtime. Oh, and there are contests each day, complete with prize giveaways. hifivesportsclubs.com IMPACT GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 7812 N. 12th St., Phoenix Age: 3-15 Time: Full day is 9 a.m.-3 p.m., half-day 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12-3 p.m. Dates: May 31-August 5 Fee: $60-$80 per day, $250-$335 per week Impact Gymnastics offers fun, themed weekly sessions throughout the summer, including Hawaiian Luau, Hollywood, Party in the USA, Disney Days and Mad Science. Campers will be in small groups and rotate through various activities, including structured gymnastics events like vault, bars, beam, Tumble Track, Ninja Zone and open gym. There will also be crafts, special guests and mat fort building. impactgymaz.com SALT RIVER FIELDS BASEBALL CAMPS 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Age: 5-12 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dates: June 13-17, July 11-15 Fee: $300 per participant This five-day camp features three hours of hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running and more. Campers will learn the tips and tricks behind a successful baseball game, take lots of swings and learn the fundamentals of the sport. This camp will be hosted in the Colorado Rockies Batting Cages and the adjacent field. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and a chance to win fun prizes throughout the week. The clinics are also available as a night camp from 6-9 p.m. at $125 per camper. saltriverfields.com/ srfbaseballacademy SUNRAYS SUPER CAMP 3923 E. Indian School Road Age: 4-13 Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Dates: May 31-August 5 Fee: Single day $89, full week $336 Super Camp is all about movement! Campers can participate in various gymnastics circuits, dance and Ninja Zone (an obstacle course where campers can run, jump, climb and flip!). There will also be special guest demonstrations, trampoline time, group activities, water games and more. arizonasunrays.com For the love of the game Sports CAMPS Game Room Ages 4-13 NOW HIRING: 18 & older full-time seasonal positions. Visit our website to apply. Ages 4-13 Camp Dates: June 6-July 29