At Camp Tuku we strive for a camp environment that empowers kids to enjoy the wonders of camp by immersing in nature to explore the connection between heart, mind, and body. We are proud to announce our partnership with the Orme School for the 2023 season!
Founded in 1929 the Orme School is located in Mayer, AZ and has been home to the children of great American’s such as Ronald Reagan & Jimmy Stewart. Lush green fields dot the 300 acre grounds surrounded by historical buildings that harken back to the glory days of the West.
CAMP SEASON 2023
- Session 1: June 18 – June 24, 2023
- Session 2: June 25 – July 1, 2023
- CIT (Counselor in Training): June 17 ~ July 1, 2023
Camp Tuku will be hosted at the Orme School in 2023. Bordered by the Prescott National Forest at 4,000ft elevation, we welcome our campers to a beautiful land of tall trees, green lawns, flowers, organic Vegetable Garden and Orchards.
Address: 1000 Orme School Rd, Mayer, AZ 86333 |
At Camp Tuku, our mission is to provide a mindfulness approach to the camp experience for kids; a program designed to integrate the mind, body, and heart, giving kids skills early in life to help them nurture inner resilience.
With a focus on developing mindfulness skills, our unique summer camp experience offers a great opportunity for kids to learn and practice simple, fun tools for the development of self-awareness, as well as practices that will enable them to respond more effectively to the inevitable stress of every-day life. At Camp Tuku, we aim to nurture the mind, body, and heart.
From the time campers wake up to the time they hit the pillow at night, each day at Camp Tuku is designed to allow children time and space to connect their inner worlds to nature through fun and mindful activities including arts & crafts, innovations, pet care, wilderness exploration, Chef’s Table, yoga and an off-site adventure where campers will go kayaking or canoeing! Here is a sample schedule of a day at Camp Tuku:
7:15am – Wake up
7:45am – Assembly
8:00am – Breakfast
8:45am – Setting Intentions & Cabin Clean-Up
9:30am – Camp Tuku Activity Block 1
10:45am – Camp Tuku Activity Block 2
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Rest Period
2:00pm – Camp Tuku Activity Block 3
3:15pm – Camp Tuku Activity Block 4
4:15pm – Afternoon Choice Workshops
5:00pm – Dinner
5:45pm – Free Time
7:00pm – Evening Activity
9:00 – Practicing Gratitude
9:30am – Lights Out
BUNKS
Our campers are housed in cabins or dorms with bathroom/shower inside. Campers will live in each bunk with a minimum of 1 counselor, ensuring proper supervision of every child while following social distancing recommendations.
DINING ROOM
Enjoy your healthy meals in our cafeteria-style dining room. We will provide yummy foods that are balanced, fresh, natural, and sourced locally (where possible). Our professional staff are ready to meet the special dietary needs of our campers and families, including but not limited to vegetarian, gluten free, and nut allergies.
Throughout the day campers enjoy delicious treats. Every afternoon following Rest Hour we open “Snack Bar” for refreshing fruit, juice, ices or ice cream.
HEALTH CENTER
Our campers will be cared for by Orme School’s residential nurse at a fully equipped infirmary with 24X7 care.
ACTIVITY FACILITIES
Campers will be able to explore all the facilities that we have to offer – Nature walking and hiking trails, Campfire, Archery Field, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Horseback riding trails, Swimming pool, Pond for boating and fishing, Low Ropes Course, class rooms for innovations, arts and music, and more.
- Camp Dates
- Session 1:
June 18 – June 24 - Session 2:
June 25 – July 1 - CIT (Counselor in Training): June 17 ~ July 1, 2023
- Age Range
- Ages
6 – 14 years old - Ages
6 – 14 years old - Ages 15~17
- Cost
- Tier 1: $1,295
Tier 2: $1,100 - Tier 1: $1,295
Tier 2: $1,100 - $900
Is your camper a young adult between the ages of 15-17 looking to attend camp? We are actively accepting applications for our Counselor-in-Training program!
Through our CIT program, we seek to mentor young adults with strong leadership capabilities and support them in finding their own unique voice and leadership style.
We offer our families tiered pricing. Please take a moment to look at the rate descriptions below and determine which of the two prices your family is able to pay for your child’s camp experience. Price selection is done strictly on an honor system. If you can afford to pay the full fee (Tier 1), please do so. If you cannot, simply select the price which is right for your family’s circumstances. There is no difference in the camp experience for campers registered at different tiers and tier selection is kept confidential.
TIER 1
This rate most accurately reflects the true cost of camp, including operational, general, and administrative expenses. If you can afford to pay this fee, please do so.
TIER 2
This is our partially subsidized rate for those who cannot quite afford the full cost of camp. Families utilizing this tier are paying about 15% below the actual cost of camp.