2024 Lights of Havasu List 
by Janet Cruz
The school year is over at most Lake Havasu City schools and summer break is here.
RiverScene Magazine has a complete guide that lists local summer camps, events and classes to keep kids and teens busy and entertained during the summer months.
Church Camps
Abundant Grace
3516 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
Stellar VBS (Vacation Bible School) 2023 will captivate your child with rugged moonscapes, colorful constellations and lunar landers. Fun for ages 3 to 12. Free. A weeklong event for kids to learn about the bible. Games, music and food will be available. Kindergarten through fifth grade.
For more information, call 928-855-3689 Register at www.abundantgracelhc.org
Calvary Church
3100 Sweetwater Ave. Lake Havasu City AZ
Adventure Week Summer Day Camp 2023 (Kinder – fourth Grade)
The Summer Day Camp will be June 19-23. Camp is from 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., doors open at 8:30 a.m. A week-long, fun-filled, Christ-centered, day camp experience filled with adventure, activities and opportunities to grow in a relationship with God.
$199 per student. A deposit of $50 per student will be due at registration. Final payments are due June 16.
If you are in need of a scholarship, discount code CAMP75, can be used at checkout for an automatic $75 scholarship per attendee.
For more details or for questions, please contact Chelsea Terrinoni at chelsea@calvaryaz.com
Junior High Summer Camp (7th through 8th grade)
Junior High Summer camp will take place be June 25-30 at UCYC in Prescott, Arizona. We will leave and return from our Sweetwater Campus.
This summer Calvary is partnering with UCYC to host a summer camp. The week will be packed with fun activities, competition, worship, and an incredible set of messages meant to engage your student and help them grow closer to Jesus. We will leave and return from our Sweetwater Campus.
The cost for camp will be $449 per student. A deposit of $100 per student will be due upon registration. Final payments are due June 18.
For more details or for questions, please contact calvary at students@calvaryaz.com or visit the website at http://calvaryaz.com
Highschool Road Trip (Current 9th -Twelfth grade)
Attendees will embark on a road trip of adventure and growth as they journey toward becoming new creations in Christ! This trip is a chance to experience the thrill of the open road, make unforgettable memories, and connect with other high school students who are on the same journey as you. Attendees Will be exploring new places, trying new things, and discovering what it means to live a life transformed by God’s love. So buckle up, and get ready for the ride of a lifetime!Trip dates will be June 11-16. We will depart and return from our Sweetwater Campus.
The cost for camp will be $449 per student. A deposit of $100 per student will be due upon registration. Final payments are due June 4th. scholarships available
This is a mystery road trip that includes multiple locations around western Arizona.
Lodging, meals, and all activities are included in the cost
For more details on this specific camp, or for questions, please contact calvary at students@calvaryaz.com
Covenant Church
113 Acoma Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Covenant Church is hosting a “Ready, Set Move ” 2023 Vacation Bible School Experience. There will be worship, exciting crafts; snacks, games and activities. 8 a.m. to noon. June 20 through 22 Cost is $35 per Child. Scholarships are available. for more details call 928-302-3000 or email CHILDRENSMINISTRY@CCLHC.ORG
Hilltop Church
3180 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Summer Round Up camp! Third through sixth grade June 6, through 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Hilltop. $30 per child. $50 per family. First 25 kids to register get a free gift! Register at https://www.hilltoplhc.com
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
“Cave Quest” 2023 Vacation Bible School
Different Abilities Camp
Milemarkers
Milemarkers Highschool Summer Camp May 30 through July 28.
Teen Program (15-18 year olds) 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Adult Program (18 years old and up) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Engaging activities including Arts, crafts, bowling and more scheduled outings all while working on specific goals.
Contact Milemarkers at 928-763-4030
Adaptive Golf and Other Sports
Adaptive Golf and Other Sports provides golf activities and disc golf for those with Different Abilities. Contact them for more information on the summer activities for all ages at Lake Havasu Golf Course. jroy@lakehavasugolfclub.com
Other Camps
VR Escape Reality Summer Camp June 14-16, noon to 4 p.m., $249, ages 9 and up. Lunch included. Located at 231 Swanson Ave Ste # 208 Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 Party packages available for VR Reality games, classic arcade and Nerf Wars.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/VREscapeReality
Kid Classes
Footlite School of Dance
Join Footlite School of Dance this summer for a six-week dance camp and activities for children age 3-13 years old. June 12 through June 23.
Each week will be catered to a different age group to teach them the fundamentals of dance all whilst having fun and making friends.
Please visit their website for camp descriptions, dates and to register. www.footliteschoolofdance.com
Any questions message Footlite on Facebook or e-mail at footliteschool@gmail.com
Universal Sonics (all ages)
Mohave Community College Lake Havasu City Campus
1971 Acoma Blvd W. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
College for Kids
College for Kids is back at MCC this Summer! Join the college for two weeks of exciting classes. Students will become MCC students for a week of fun and learning. The camp starts June 12-15 and June 26-29 noon to 4 p.m., for the Lake Havasu Campus. For students 11 to 12 years old. Fee is $79 per week. Register at www.MCCforKids.com.
Youth Dance “For Tots Too”
To help and encourage children, boys & girls, ages 3-6 prepare for movement. Starts with a warm-up, march, skip, hokey pokey, freeze dance. Learn basic dance positions and movements which include pointing and flexing feet. Helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle and promotes energy. Fee Register online at ce.mohave.edu dates 6/5- 7/3 and 7/5 -7/31
Ballet ages 7 and up
Fee: $49.00 per student.
6/5-7/3/23 register online at ce.mohave.edu
Mohave County Library-Lake Havasu City Branch
1770 N. McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Baby Play ‘n Learn – Story Time
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Contact: Bryan Freiberg 928-453-0718 Free to the public.
Preschool Summer Reading Hour
Tuesdays 9:30am to 10:30am
Activities are targeted for kids, ages 2-5.
Contact: Bryan Freiberg, Youth Services Librarian at 928-453-0718/ Free and open to the public.
Lego League
Meets on the first Saturday of each month. 9 to 11 a.m. Fun with building blocks. Free and open to the public. Contact: Bryan Freiberg 928-453-0718
SWIMMING
Lake Havasu Aquatic Center Swim classes 2023
100 Park Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
For more information call 928-453-8686
Sessions consist of 8 sessions. $40 per child. Ages 6 months to 9 years old. Dates vary.
Session one June 6 through June 16.
Session two runs June 20 through June 30
Session three runs July 11th through July 21
Session four runs July 25 through August 4
Iron Wolf Golf Course Swimming Pool
Open to families, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Free.
Photo courtesy Iron Wolf GC Facebook page
London Bridge Resort Kokomo Pool
Open to families for free 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Photo courtesy Kokomo Havasu
MUSEUM
Lake Havasu Museum of History
Free Summer Movies Series For Kids
Star Cinemas
Located at the Shops, 5601-AZ95 Lake Havasu City, AZ
Free summer movie series –Free Admission all ages
Monday through Thursdays at 10 a.m. *For complete dates and times contact Star Cinemas.
http://www.starcinemashavasu.com/
928-764-2001
Movies Havasu
Free summer movie series
180 Swanson Ave.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
* For complete list of times and dates visit
928-453-7900
Trolls By The Bridge
For those that like board and card games, Trolls By The Bridge often hosts tournaments inside their store.
Summer Birthday Venues
Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center
100 Park Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Party package includes use of indoor wave pool, slide, splash park area, and all other amenities. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Contact the Aquatic Center for more information on booking your party.
For more information call 928-453-8686
Havasu Lanes
2128 McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City AZ 86403
Youth group outings, sports banquets, birthdays, anniversary parties’ showers or rehearsal dinners, fundraising events, and more. To book your party or for more information on summer hours visit www.havasulanesaz.com/PARTIES or call 928-855-2695
Star Cinemas
Located at the Shops, 5601-AZ95 Lake Havasu City, AZ
Party packages available. Visit http://www.starcinemashavasu.com/ or call
(928)764-2001 for more information and pricing.
VR Escape Reality
Located at 231 Swanson Ave Ste # 208 Lake Havasu City AZ 86403
Party packages available for VR Reality games, classic arcade and Nerf Wars.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/VREscapeReality
Grace Arts Live
2023 SUMMER WORKSHOP/ PERFORMANCES: JUNGLE BOOK KIDS ( Info courtesy of Grace arts live website)
WORKSHOP #1: June 19-23 and June 26-29, 9 a.m.-Noon. Dress rehearsal June 30 at 9 a.m. Performances for the Public: June 30, July 1 & 2.
WORKSHOP #2: July 3, 5-7 (7/8 TBA) and July 10-13, 9 a.m.-Noon. Dress rehearsal July 14 at 9 a.m. Performances for the Public: July 14, 15 & 16.
WORKSHOP #3: July 17-21 and July 24-27, 9 a.m.-Noon. Dress rehearsal July 28 at 9 a.m. Performances for the Public: July 28, 29 & 30.
JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is adapted from Disney’s beloved animated film and the classic works of Rudyard Kipling. The timeless family tale is about the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the jungle as he travels to the “Man Tribe” village. Featuring many colorful characters and the familiar songs “Bare Necessities” and “I Wanna Be Like You”, it is a story with lessons of friendship, loyalty and the struggle between good and evil.
Enroll your child in one of this summer’s 2023 GraceArts LIVE theatre sessions for the development of new skills, interesting experiences and amazing theatre memories. Workshops are available for up to 50 children entering Kindergarten through 9th grade for Fall 2023. Tuition: $150. For the second child from the same household: $125. Additional children from the same household: $100.
TO SIGN UP: A registration form and payment must accompany the workshop sign up. Payment can be in cash, check (payable to GraceArts LIVE) or credit card. Credit card payments can only be handled by the theatre box office. Due to the popularity of the workshops, we request that you sign your child up for no more than TWO sessions. If you are interested in more than two sessions, there will be a wait list for the third workshop. If waitlisted, you will be notified by the start of the workshop if there is space availability. You can register by visiting the Arizona Coast Dance Studio, Monday thru Thursday, 3:30-7 p.m., or Box Office at 2146 McCulloch Blvd. Monday thru Friday 3-6 p.m., or calling (928) 505-2787 (ARTS), leaving your name and phone number, starting Wednesday, March 15. The Box Office will call you back for information and you can reserve your child’s place with your credit card.
BOX OFFICE: 2146 McCulloch Blvd. next door to KAWS. M-F 3-6PM
STUDIO: 3476 McCulloch Blvd. M, W & Th 3:30-7:30PM; T 3-7PM
Martial Arts
Photo courtesy Lake Havasu Black Belt Academy
Havasu Shaolin Kempo
Photo courtesy Shaolin Kempo Facebook Page
Bridge City Combat
Photo courtesy Bridge City Combat Facebook page
The Parks and Recreation Summer Camps are currently full for the 2023 summer.
If you want to stay cool on the water, there are also boat tours with Dixie Belle and Sunset Charter and Tour Co., as well as paddleboard and PWC rentals in Lake Havasu. You may also check out one of the many parks, including the Tinnell Memorial Sports Park throughout the city. Don’t forget to stay hydrated when outdoors at the parks in our summer heat.
To learn more about Rotary Community Park, click here https://riverscenemagazine.com/exploring-lake-havasu-rotary-park/
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