Look no further for the best summer day camps for kids across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Queen Creek. 
Researching summer camps can be a second job for moms this time of year, so we’re proud to have curated some of the most popular summer hacks for moms; from indoor, beat-the-heat activities on a budget to day camps focused on special interests, to sleepaway camps a few hours from home.
Whether it’s sports, art, theater or nature, there is a summer camp to keep everyone busy and during this summer!
Here’s our picks of camps, along with helpful advice from our 12+ local moms who all write for East Valley Moms.
With kids in every age and stage, we’ve got tips, tricks and reviews to make summer planning a little easier for you, mama.
Plus, if you’re looking for a little more summer vacation support, be sure to read:
A Working Moms Guide to Summer
An Arizona summer bucket list for families
5 Indoor Activities to Help You Survive the Summer with 5-10 Year Olds
XO,
East Valley Moms
Don’t miss our Beat the Heat summer playgroups, too! From June to August, we’re offering weekly meetups for families to stay social this summer out of the heat.
For more information and to sign up, visit our current event listings here and mark your calendars!
Or, if you’re dreading turning on your oven all summer, and you’re looking for a little budget-friendly summer meal help, check out Citrus Pear.
They’re a local freezer meal class offered inside Basha’s stores across the East Valley. In two hours, you’ll leave with 10-40 freezer meals to cook in the instant pot or crockpot all summer long (you choose the quantity). The meals come out to $2.33/serving, making it a budget-friendly option.
