We don’t offer one-week sessions because we believe the true magic of camp happens over time. Building friendships, trying new activities, and growing confidence all require consistency and a natural pace. While two weeks is the minimum for our programs, many families choose to stay longer. In fact, in 2021, 60% of our campers attended at least four weeks, and a third have been with us for five summers or more. Camp isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a second home where lasting memories and connections are made.

Our overall ratio when camp is completely full is 1:5. Our team of Counselors-In-Training (CITs) are not counted in our ratios.  They are between the ages of 13 and 16 and assist in groups.  So, we have lots of “hands on deck” at all times.

Cactus Day Camp is located at the Paradise Valley Montessori Academy, near the corner of Lincoln and Invergordon about three minutes from the Scottsdale Railroad Park. 

6050 N. Invergordon Road, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Unfortunately, we do not provide transportation to and from camp. Families are responsible for arranging transportation for their campers.

Campers arrive between 8:45 am and 9:15 am.  We do have an extended day program, if needed.  You can find out more about our extended day program here.

Campers depart between 3:15 pm and 3:45 pm.  We do have an extended day program, if needed.  You can find out more about our extended day program here.

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 lunch. There is an optional lunch program where parents can order lunch online for their child(ren) to be delivered to camp on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. For more information about this optional lunch program, click the “lunch program” tab on our Optional Lunch Program. 

Cactus Day Camp has two pools, ten classrooms, an art studio, a large courtyard, two covered sports courts, and a large field. Our facility has many options to carry out a full-day program on-site. When available, we invite special guests/performers or rent equipment to add variety to our exciting schedule. 

Cactus Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association which assures families that camps have made the commitment to a safe nurturing environment for their children. ACA standards are recognized by the courts of law and government regulators as the standards of the camp community. We are not licensed by the Arizona Department of Health.