Camps for Ages 5-8

At Tucson Village Farm, we believe in making our programs accessible to all children, regardless of financial circumstances. To ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the hands-on learning and fun of our camps, we are offering both full and partial scholarships for our TVF camps.

All scholarship applications were due by March 23rd. Our camps are now full, and we received a large number of requests this year. If you applied, you will be notified by mid to late April if you were selected for a scholarship.

If you’d like to apply next year, set a calendar reminder for March 2026!

I signed my camper up for a week of camp. When can I expect detailed info about where to go, what to bring, etc.?
For day camps held at the farm or on the university campus, you can expect an email the Monday before your camp begins with all the details you need. For outdoor camps held off-campus, you’ll receive an email two weeks before camp begins.

Can I email my forms and waivers to you?
For the safety of your camper and to ensure proper liability management, we are unable to accept forms via email. You must bring your forms with you on the first day of camp. If you don’t have a printer, you can pick up blank copies of the necessary forms at our front desk located at 4210 N Campbell Ave, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

General "What to Bring" Information for Day and Overnight Camps:

• Day Camp: Please send your camper with closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, comfy clothes they don’t mind getting dirty, a name-labeled hat, and a name-labeled reusable water bottle. Please do not send snacks or food, as we provide a variety of healthy snacks, lunch, and farm-fresh treats with options available. Farm camp is a great opportunity to expose campers to new, healthy foods! List any allergies when registering, and we will accommodate them ahead of camp week.
• Overnight Camps: Look out for an email from your camp program lead two weeks before camp with a detailed list. 

What is your refund policy?

• Full refund 30 days before the camp start date.
• 50% refund up to 14 days before the camp start date.
• No refunds thereafter.

Do you have a waitlist?
Yes, if you’d like to join the waitlist, please email ces-tvfcamps@arizona.edu with the following details: camper’s name, age, date of birth, food allergies, parent/guardian name, phone number, and email address. You will be placed on the waitlist in the order your email is received, and we will contact you if a spot opens up. There’s no need to email for follow-up unless instructed.

Camp tickets sell fast—do I need to reserve a spot if I’ve applied for a scholarship?
No, we reserve enough spots to accommodate scholarship requests. Occasionally, if we don’t need all reserved scholarship spaces, we may open up tickets to the public after a camp has sold out. Sign up for our newsletter here to be the first to know if tickets become available.

How do I apply for a scholarship?
Scholarship applications open on March 3rd, and the deadline to submit is March 23rd. Applications have been closed. 

When will I hear back about the scholarship I applied for?
Scholarships will be issued and families notified in mid to late April.

My child was selected to be a Counselor/CIT this year—when will I get their schedule?
Our summer schedule includes coordinating staff, AmeriCorps, volunteers, residents, counselors, and CITs, so it takes some time to finalize. Interviews will be conducted from April 1-3, and the schedule will be published and released in mid-April.

How do you ensure campers stay cool in the Tucson heat?
While each camp may differ slightly, we implement several strategies across all camps to help campers stay cool and comfortable. We provide ice water stations, access to wet bandanas, staff-misted spray bottles, and large fans on our back patio. We also alternate between indoor and outdoor spaces, offering access to air conditioning and shaded areas. Campers are encouraged to take breaks inside whenever they need to cool down. Over the years, we've found that children are incredibly resilient in the heat. Our staff is trained to recognize signs of overheating and respond appropriately.

My child has an allergy I need to discuss with the staff. Who should I contact?
If you listed your child’s allergies when registering, we have already made preparations to accommodate them, including providing substitute food options. We are comfortable managing all types of allergies and food sensitivities. If we need further clarification, we will contact you at least a week before camp begins. If you'd like to discuss specific concerns, including medication and Epipen policies, please reach out to the appropriate camp coordinator.

Please do not send food with your camper unless you have been approved to do so by our staff, as this helps ensure the safety of all campers.

Can I send a phone or smart watch with my camper so they can contact me? TVF Camps are all SCREEN FREE, this gives your camper a chance to take a break from their phone. They aren't allowed at ANY of our camps. 

Why do you have camp over some national holidays? For consistency sake, if a summer holiday (Juneteenth or 4th of July) is on a Monday or Friday we will not hold camp, if the holiday lands on a Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday we will have camp since we have found that it hard to take a day off of camp mid-week. We always start camps the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

Do you provide before/after care?
Unfortunately, we do not have the staffing to offer before or after care. Please ensure your camper arrives no more than 10 minutes before the camp start time to allow us to set up for the day. If you are more than 10 minutes late, please call Moonie at 520-626-5856 (or the relevant camp coordinator) to make accommodations.