Summer Sports Highlights

STEM at Camp Foothills

At Camp Foothills 2015, we have plethora of options to choose from for science based classes. We offer hourly block courses as well as specialty camps centered around STEM. Come join us this summer and expand your knowledge in all areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Lego engineering, rocketry, photography basics, bridge building and catapults, simple science, airplane design, natural disasters, whacky experiments and SO much more are available throughout the summer. Pick and choose your favorite subjects and learn all summer long through fun experiments and hands on projects!

Community Schools Outdoors!

Did you know that Camp Foothills has Outdoor Adventure Programming?  Our Community Schools Outdoors Staff has planned 4 weeks this summer of Fun, Adventure & Education for 4-8th graders!  During our summer program we take students on exciting adventure excursions in town and throughout the state! 

We keep our trip enrollment numbers small so our Guides can put a personal touch on every adventure trip. We strive to make sure everyone receives individual attention & supervision! 

Everyone on our Outdoors Staff is fun, friendly, helpful, and sincerely interested in making sure that your student has a great time, feels safe and that we light their fire of enthusiasm for outdoor education! 

We have a passion for being in the wilderness, but are also are well versed in the softer skills of risk management, client care and group dynamics.  Not only we will insure a quality experience for each student, but will work to impart good judgement skills on them too!

As a parent you can also feel safe sending your student with Guides who have certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics, Basic Water Rescue, Backpacking & Canyoneering and Food Sanitation.

Our staff is well versed about the geology, ecology and history of the areas in which we operate, and we enjoy answering questions and sharing our knowledge with your student. CS Outdoors prides ourselves in having good equipment and taking care of it. We also work continuously to implement new and innovative ideas that make our trips even better and more comfortable for everyone.

We provide a pack list & itinerary for each trip, so you and your student know what to expect.

Our motto is Fun, Adventure & Education and we can meet all your child’s outdoor adventure needs!  This is the place to be this summer!

Check out the video above to get a preview of our summer plans and don't forget registration begins March 11th!  

Summer Hoops Basketball League

Up until now, late afternoon options at Camp Foothills for 2nd through 8th graders have been somewhat limited. While some kids enjoy the 4:00-6:00 time slot by winding down, playing games, socializing with friends and doing art work in the Camp Sunset setting, others want something more stimulating that gives an outlet for physical activity and competition.

Camp Foothills has responded by adding a brand new program this year for basketball enthusiasts. Summer Hoops is a co-ed basketball league that will take place in the later hours of the afternoon for boys and girls grades 2-8 who are interested in joining a team. Practices and games will take place every afternoon from 4:00-6:00 in the CFHS gym. Participants will sign up for a two or three-week session and be placed on a team. Each team will practice and compete in multiple games each week, with tournament-style play to conclude the session. A schedule of game times will be distributed within the first two days of each session, so family and friends can come watch and support their team. Team t-shirts will be provided.

This will be a suitable option for students who love the sport or want to learn more about it. Coaching will be handled by qualified Camp Foothills staff, with the aim of promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship while students develop their skills and enjoy the experience of friendly competition.

Look for Summer Hoops in our Camp Foothills brochure early next month.  See you on the court!

4-8 Grade Class Highlights

“The secret of happiness is variety, but the secret of variety, like the secret of all spices, is knowing when to use it.” Daniel Gilbert

Of the many things to incorporate in your thoughts about summer camp, variety and availability are key. At Camp Foothills, we offer camps to satisfy every interest your 4th through 8th grader may have, while making them available in multiple weeks so that you have your best opportunity to register for the camp your student desires. 

Camp sports pique your athlete’s interest? We have coaches from our middle school programs offering camps that specialize in soccer, volleyball, or strength and conditioning. We also have recreational sport camps such as basketball, pillow polo, and floor hockey. Check out weeks 1,2, and 3 for soccer, volleyball and strength training camps, and weeks 5, 7, and 8 for recreational sports and fitness camps. 

Cooking has always been a big hit at Camp Foothills, and this year will continue. To inspire your creative chef, we’re adding classes like “Main dishes” and “Food Decorating” to the mix of our basics, “Healthy Smoothies”, “10 Minute Snacks” and “Desserts”. Be sure to check these out for weeks 5 and 7. Sign up quickly, as these classes tend to fill fast. 

Aspiring Artists looking for new outlets? We have wire art, candle making, Pintrest tests,  sewing, drawing painting and clay camps available for any artist to explore new mediums. Our teachers meet students at their levels, whether beginner or experienced to create pieces to be proud of. 

Outdoors more your student’s style? Check out the specialty camps throughout summer designed to get your student moving and exploring: Outdoor Adventure, Mt Lemmon Bound, and Mt Lemmon Bound Geocashing. 

Finally, we have STEM and Technology based camps for students looking to expand their experiences in the electronic world. Don’t miss out on Tech Camp, Advanced Rocketry, the Foothills Newspaper Camp, Film, Garage Band, and more. 

Camp Foothills variety and availability makes camp a great addition to your student's summer plans. We look forward to seeing you there!

2nd-4th Grade Camp Highlights

Check out these 2nd-4th Grade Camp Highlights coming to Camp Foothills this Summer!

In Week 1 of camp, if your student loves to be active, there are plenty of classes to choose from, including football, soccer, badminton, and more! What about your budding artist? We have plenty for them too, including origami, 3D sculptures, drawing, weaving, and more! But wait there's more...dance camp, performing arts, martial arts! So much fun to be had, and that is only the first week! Summer is just getting started!

As summer progresses, students will also have specialized opportunities to participate in LEGO Engineering Fundamentals, Swim Camp, BeeBot Robot Programming, Reading Camp, Sports Camp, LEGO Minecraft, Basketball League, Tech Camp, Tennis Camp...it's quite the line up and that's doesn't even include all our hourly camp classes!

Throughout the summer, hourly classes include topics like, Food Science, Pickleball, Weather Science, Chess, Digital Storytelling, Sand Art, Ultimate Frisbee, Balloon Launch, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Scooter Games, Poetry, Wire Art and much, much more! At Camp Foothills, opportunities abound and we know how to make summer fun! Don't miss out!

Wonder what we have for students in grades PreK-1? Read this highlights article. What about grades 4th-8th? Stay tuned...info coming soon!

Check out our website www.cfsd16.org/campfoothills around March 5 for a detailed brochure with a detailed listing of all enrichment classes, specialty camp opportunities, registration information, and more! 

PreK-1st Grade Camp Highlights

Looking for some exciting opportunities for your PreK, Kindergartener, or First Grader this summer? Well Camp Foothills has got some for you! 

Join us for Week 1 (May 26th-May 29th) of camp and your camper can attend a fantastic 3 hour block of classes entitled Author Studies! From 9 am until Lunch Campers will read, create, and explore thee famous authors, Doreen Cronin, Eric Carle, Todd Parr. They can join us for one, two, or all three hours of Author Studies. 

Attending Camp Foothills on Week 3 (June 8th-June 12th)? Then why not sign your camper up for Sculpty clay at 1pm? In this class campers will make this vibrantly colored clay will come to life in this fun and creative clay class. Jewelry, magnets, keychain charms, picture frames and more are just a few of the crafts they can construct. 

Do you have a hungry camper on your hands? Sign them up with us during Week 8 (July 13th-July 17th) and from 9am-lunch we can satisfy their hunger with options like Pastries with Patty, where fresh from the oven, we will be serving up some scrumptious baked goods and expanding campers kitchen knowledge and recipe repertoire.  

Or do you have a curious camper on your hands... sign them up for Systems Thinking camp Week 8(July 13th-July 17th) from 9am-lunch  where we will ask campers questions like... How long can you keep a balloon in the air? Can you determine how to untangle a Web of Life? Will you be able to work together to navigate through a community maze? Through hands-on learning campers will enjoy producing their our own hypotheses, making predictions and testing their theories.

Check out our website www.cfsd16.org/campfoothills for more options!