Slew of summer camps coming to Maricopa

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about summer camp enrollment. Camps serve as a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore new experiences, make new friends and develop valuable life skills. 

From math boot camps to football training, check out these local camps.  

Maricopa High School football skills camp 

MHS football staff will host a two-day camp for first through sixth –grade students interested in becoming offensive and defensive linemen.  

The camp will be held May 4-5 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the MHS football field.  

The fee is $25, and the registration form can be found via the provided link. Students who register early will receive a free T-shirt, but staff will still accept same-day registration.  

Parents are more than welcome to stay and watch their footballers but are advised to bring plenty of water.  

Sign up here! And provide payment through Venmo. 

 Central Arizona College – Math Boot Camp 

Faculty from the Central Arizona College math department are offering math boot camps in-person and online to help high school students who have taken or will take dual enrollment courses.  

The interactive camps aim to help students improve math skills, prepare for college-level math classes and gain exposure to online environments.  

Live streaming camps will take place June 5-8, while in-person camps will be held June 12-15, June 26-29, July 17-20, and August 7-10.  

Registration is completely free! To sign up for a preferred session, visit centralaz.edu/math-placement-guide 

 Central Arizona College – YATA 

Young Advanced Technology Academy is offering a career exploration program for Pinal County students entering grades 7-10 in Fall 2023.  

The program will cover various career paths, including drone technology, renewable energy, robotics, 3D printing, and fire science.  

Applications are now open, and the program will take place on June 5-8 for seventh and eighth graders and June 12-15 for ninth and 10th graders. Interested students should submit a short essay regarding their career goals and aspirations.  

Lunch will be provided, and space is limited. For more information, contact Tiffany McQueen at [email protected].  

Boys and Girls Club 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor offers many summer camps for children, providing a safe and encouraging environment to participate in sports, arts and crafts and educational programs. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor aims to develop self-esteem and social skills, encourage healthy habits and foster academic success.  

To find dates, times and registration, visit the BGCAZ website.