8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Arrival and morning circle
Courtyard
All ages
Summer day camp in Gilbert, Arizona
Full camp days, planned around the Arizona heat
Sunhat is an eight-week summer camp for ages 5 to 13, in a school building beside a pool. Shade, water breaks and an afternoon water hour are part of every day.
Summer
Eight weeks, one at a time
Book the weeks that fit your summer. Every week runs Monday to Friday, with the same day and a new theme.
Summer
- First week of June
Week 1: Welcome to camp
Learning the building, the pool rules and each other, with games in the courtyard shade.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Second week of June
Week 2: Build it
Cardboard, tape and big ideas: bridges, forts and marble runs built in the gym.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Third week of June
Week 3: Science in the shade
Experiments that need a hot day: sun prints, melting races and a shadow lab.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Waitlist - Fourth week of June
Week 4: Art studio
Paint, clay and collage, ending the week with a gallery walk for families.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- First week of July
Week 5: Water week
Extra pool time, relay games with sponges and buckets, and the cool rooms for the rest.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Full - Second week of July
Week 6: Games and relays
Team games, planned for the cooler hours of the day and moved indoors when it is hot.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Third week of July
Week 7: Maker week
Weaving, beading, paper craft and simple machines, a little at a time.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fourth week of July
Week 8: Show week
Campers plan and rehearse a show, and families come on Friday afternoon.
- Ages 5 to 13
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Waitlist
Sample sessions.
Weeks open, fill and gather waitlists as families register. Our registration page has the latest.
Weeks by age
Which weeks are open for your camper
Find your camper's age band, then read across. Weeks are paired, and the last column is for early and late care.
| Ages | Adults to children | Group size | Weeks 1 and 28:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.5 days | Weeks 3 and 48:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.5 days | Weeks 5 and 68:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.5 days | Weeks 7 and 88:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.5 days | Early and late care7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.5 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger campers5 to 8 yearsKindergarten through second grade, in their own group | 1 adult to 8 children | 16 | Offered | WaitlistWeek 3 | FullWeek 5 | Offered | Offered |
| Older campers9 to 13 yearsThird grade through seventh grade, with more choice in the blocks | 1 adult to 10 children | 20 | Offered | Offered | WaitlistWeek 5 | WaitlistWeek 8 | Offered |
| Water hour5 to 13 yearsEach age group goes in on its own, every afternoon | 1 adult to 6 children | 12 | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
Fees and what each is for
- Registration
- Holds a place and covers each camper's file for the summer.
- Early and late care
- Extra hours before and after the camp day, booked by the week.
- Camp shirt
- The shirt campers wear on field days, so counselors can spot the group.
- Show-day supplies
- Paint, paper and props for the Week 8 show.
Each cell says whether a week is open, has a waitlist or is full. Our registration page has the latest.
Sample programs.
Sun, water and heat
The camp day, planned around the sun
How a day handles shade, water and the pool, who watches the water, and how many counselors are with each age group.
License
This camp is not licensed as child care by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Adults to children
1 adult to 8 children
5 to 8 years
Group size: 16
1 adult to 10 children
9 to 13 years
Group size: 20
1 adult to 6 children
5 to 13 years
Group size: 12
Capacity
90
Ages 5 years to 13 years
Staff checks and training
- Background checks
- CPR and first aid
- Lifeguard training
- Medication training
Safety routines
Shade, hats and water breaks
Every outdoor block has shade close by, and campers wear a hat with a brim. Water is on every table, and we pause for a water break between blocks, and more often when the day is hot.
Sunscreen
Send your camper with sunscreen already on. After the water hour we stop for a sunscreen break, and a counselor reminds each camper.
The water hour
The afternoon water hour is at the pool beside the school, with a lifeguard on the deck and counselors in the water. Each age group goes in on its own, and campers who need one wear a life jacket.
Hot days
When the day is very hot, outdoor blocks move to the gym and classrooms and we text families about the change before camp starts.
Sign-in and pickup
An adult on your list signs your camper in and out at the door, and we ask for ID until we know you.
Allergies, medicine and illness
Tell us about allergies and medicine at registration, and we ask what we need privately. A camper with a fever stays home, and if a camper feels ill at camp, we call you and a counselor stays with them until you arrive.
Sample details.
A camp day
A day at camp, with the water hour after lunch
The outdoor blocks are in the cooler morning, lunch and quiet hour are inside, and each age group gets its own water hour at the pool.
Summer
Showing 60 of 60
Monday
8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Build it together
Gym
All ages10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water break
Shaded courtyard
All ages10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Courtyard games
Shaded courtyard
All ages12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Cafeteria
All ages12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Quiet hour
Cool classrooms
All ages1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
5 to 8 years1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
5 to 8 years3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Snack, water and sunscreen break
Shaded courtyard
All ages3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pickup at the door
Front entrance
All ages
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Arrival and morning circle
Courtyard
All ages8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Science in the shade
Classroom
All ages10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water break
Shaded courtyard
All ages10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Art studio
Cool classrooms
All ages12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Cafeteria
All ages12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Quiet hour
Cool classrooms
All ages1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
5 to 8 years1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
5 to 8 years3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Snack, water and sunscreen break
Shaded courtyard
All ages3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pickup at the door
Front entrance
All ages
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Arrival and morning circle
Courtyard
All ages8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Team games and relays
Field edge
All ages10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water break
Shaded courtyard
All ages10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Maker table
Cool classrooms
All ages12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Cafeteria
All ages12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Quiet hour
Cool classrooms
All ages1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
5 to 8 years1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
5 to 8 years3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Snack, water and sunscreen break
Shaded courtyard
All ages3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pickup at the door
Front entrance
All ages
Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Arrival and morning circle
Courtyard
All ages8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Art studio
Classroom
All ages10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water break
Shaded courtyard
All ages10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Games and relays
Gym
All ages12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Cafeteria
All ages12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Quiet hour
Cool classrooms
All ages1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
5 to 8 years1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
5 to 8 years3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Snack, water and sunscreen break
Shaded courtyard
All ages3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pickup at the door
Front entrance
All ages
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Arrival and morning circle
Courtyard
All ages8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Show rehearsal
Gym
All ages10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snack and water break
Shaded courtyard
All ages10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free play
Courtyard
All ages12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch from home
Cafeteria
All ages12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Quiet hour
Cool classrooms
All ages1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
5 to 8 years1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Water hour
Pool
9 to 13 years2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gym games
Gym
5 to 8 years3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Snack, water and sunscreen break
Shaded courtyard
All ages3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pickup at the door
Front entrance
All ages
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Sample classes.
The water hour moves to the cool rooms when the pool is closed or the weather turns. We text families when the plan changes.
What to bring
Pack for the sun, the pool and a long day
Camp opens at 8:00 a.m. in the shade of the courtyard. This is what goes in the bag.
A hat with a brim
A filled water bottle
Sunscreen, already on
Swimsuit, swim shirt and towel
Lunch in a cold pack
Closed-toe shoes
From parents
What parents tell us
“Someone is at the door every morning, and the weekly sheet told me about the water hour and the shade. I knew what to pack before the first day.”
Viktoria M.Parent of a seven-year-old
“I work until five, and full days are what I needed. When the plan changed for a hot day, I got a text before we left the house.”
Bryon T.Parent of a ten-year-old
“The sun and water routine is written down, so my kids knew what to expect and so did I. The first week went more smoothly than I thought it would.”
Mirela D.Parent of two campers
Sample reviews.
Save a place for the weeks you need
Registration opens in January. Register on our enrollment page, or call and ask about the heat plan, the pool or pickup.