• Save the Date! Summer Ed Camp by Kidzone. Enrichment programs and field trips.

    All 2023 Summer EdCamp locations have reached capacity and now have a waitlist

2023 Summer EdCamp

  • Summer EdCamp

     

    Fun and Discovery for Kindergarten through 8th Grade!

    The same quality full-day program as KidZone but offered when school is not in session.
    Students engage in a variety of activities including arts & crafts, science experiments, building challenges and gross motor games.

    Available to Peoria Unified School District students ages 5+ that are entering Kindergarten through 8th grades in the 2023-2024 school year. 



When and Where?

  • June 1 – August 2, 2023 
    Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
    Available at Three Locations:

    • Foothills Elementary School, 15808 N. 63rd Ave. 
    • Frontier Elementary School, 21258 N. 81st Ave.
    • Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, 10401 N. 63rd Ave. 

Registration

Summer EdCamp Fees

  • Prices: $40 a day, depending on enrollment selection. All pricing listed in table below.

    EdCamp Daily     $40.00

    EdCamp Summer Drop-In Rate     $44.00

    • Space is limited.
    • Some schools fill quickly.
    • Registrations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • All dates and locations are subject to change.
    • All listed fees are proposed fees and are pending Peoria Unified School District Governing Board approval.

Summer EdCamp FAQ

  • Who can participate?

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    Any student that is 5 years-old and older, entering Kindergarten to 8th grade that is ENROLLED in a Peoria Unified school for the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • How do I register?

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    All registrations are completed online

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  • What are the hours and locations?

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    Our program runs Monday - Friday 6 AM to 6 PM, except on noted holidays/closures. EdCamp locations are held at Foothills, Frontier, and Sahuaro Ranch.

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  • Is food provided or do I need to bring?

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    Breakfast, Lunch, and two snacks are all included at no additional cost to all students, but a sack lunch is acceptable, and a water bottle is needed. If a sack lunch is needed, there will be prior notification.

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  • What is the cost?

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    For ONE student the cost is $40.00 per day. For families with multiple children the cost will be full price for the first child and a 15% off discounted rate for additional children thereafter.

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  • When are payments due?

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    Payments are due every Friday for the upcoming week. If a payment is late this could result in your child’s spot not being held.

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  • Where do I pay my weekly payment?

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    Payments can be made online through your account

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  • Will there be field trips?

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    The Summer EdCamp program will plan weekly events both on campus and off campus, with signed permission slips, all at no additional cost. There may be some field trips that have optional, additional costs, such as the movie theater. We will notify families in advance of these trips and additional money is always optional.

    On off campus trip days, students will need to be at the site 30 minutes prior to departure in order to participate and will need to wear the KidZone shirt that will be provided. If students have not arrived in time to depart, they will not be allowed to stay as we will not have staff left behind. Students are welcome to join us once we have returned from the field trip.

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  • Can my student bring items from home?

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    No, it is not recommended that students bring in any belongings as there will be plenty of things provided in each classroom for them to do and play with.

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  • Does my child have to be a Peoria Unified student?

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    Yes. All children attending Summer EdCamp must currently be enrolled in a Peoria Unified elementary school.

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  • How old does my child have to be?

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    All children attending Summer EdCamp must be at least 5 years old. In addition, children must be enrolled for kindergarten-8th grade for the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • Is transportation provided for any children?

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    No. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from Summer EdCamp.

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  • If my child misses a day due to illness or change in schedule, can I receive a refund for that day?

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    No. Refunds/credits will not be given for missed days.

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  • Does my child need to be potty trained?

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    Yes. Our program is not licensed for diapering. All students must be potty trained.

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  • Can I have someone under the age of 18-years-old pick my child up from camp.

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    It is our policy that someone at least 18 years old sign students out of Summer EdCamp. In addition, they must be listed on the Emergency Blue Card and show proof of ID.

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  • How can I change my scheduled days?

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    Changes can be made through your account online. Changes must be made by Tuesday for the upcoming week.

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  • My child takes a daily medicine, is this allowed at the EdCamp location?

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    Yes, with a fully completed medicine consent form signed and provided to the site with medicine in an original labeled bottle.

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  • Are there any scholarships or assistance to families for help with the cost?

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    We do accept families on DES Assistance. A parent or guardian will need to notify their case worker to approve the site, then our office will contact the family with the out-of-pocket cost.

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  • What are the age groups of each room?

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    We group children by grade levels. It is based on how many students of each grade level register, but typically we split classrooms Kindergarten- 2nd grade and 3rd-8th

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  • What kinds of things will my child do/learn while at camp?

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    We will have weekly themes that the staff will plan around. A day might consist of the following: centers, group games, crafts, science experiments, weeklong projects, gross motor play, story time, quiet time, in house field trips/vendors, off campus field trips, computer lab… and much more.

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  • What if my child attends a summer school program?

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    Students may attend EdCamp after their summer school shift, however, there is no pro-rated fee. Transportation for summer school is only provided to and from the hosting school and home school.

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  • How many children per classroom?

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    Each classroom has approximately 25 students.

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  • Is there a discount for Peoria Unified School District staff?

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    Yes, the daily summer rate is $16.50 per day.

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Summer Ed camp student playing in large amount of foam bubbles

Contact

  • KidZone Office
    623-773-6688
    Email

    Michelle McArdle
    KidZone Program Facilitator
    623-418-2848
    Email

    Jennifer Pettit
    KidZone Program Facilitator
    623-256-7798
    Email

    Christina Sosa
    KidZone Facilitator
    623-285-3527
    Email

    Ashley Worrell
    KidZone Program Director
    623-773-6687
    Email

Classroom Site Phone Numbers

  • Foothills: 623-512-2217
    Frontier: 623-512-2216
    Sahuaro Ranch: 623-512.2067

Payment Schedule