Cactus Day Camp FAQs

How old do you have to be to attend Cactus Day Camp?
Campers must be three years old, toilet trained and no older than 12 or entering 6th grade. We also have a limited number of camper leader opportunities for those entering 7th grade and up. For more information about the program, please download our “Camper Leadership Application”.

How many campers are in a camp group?
We place no more than 10 campers in groups with 3 and 4 year olds. All other age groups may have no more than 15 campers.

How many counselors are in a group?
Each group will have at least one counselor and one junior counselor and/or counselor-in-training with them at all times.

Where is Cactus Day Camp located?
Cactus Day Camp is located in Fountain Hills at the F.H.C.S Public Montessori School, 16811 E. EL Pueblo Drive.

What time can I drop my child off at camp?
Campers may arrive between 8:45am and 9:15am each morning.

What time can I pick up my child from camp?
Campers will be released from the afternoon Pep Rally at 3:15. Parents can pick their child up anytime between 3:15pm and 3:30pm.

Can I sign my child up for one week only?
The minimum number of weeks campers may sign up for is two weeks. We have two, four, six and eight week options.

Is there a daily lunch option?
Campers are required to bring a lunch and drink to camp Monday through Thursday. We collect lunches at the morning Rally and keep them cool until lunch time. On Fridays, Cactus Day Camp will provide a lunch; either a hotdog or bagel with cream cheese or peanut butter.

Do you take field trips?
We limit field trips as much as possible. Cactus Day Camp has six classrooms, a gymnasium, a courtyard and two playgrounds. There are many options at our facility to carry out a full day program on site. When available, we invite special guests/performers or rent equipment to add variety to our already exciting schedule. If a field trip is needed we will notify you ahead of time.