In this class, students will learn the basics of programming within Minecraft! Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program...
Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure...
Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develo Ages 5 - 12 Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026 Weekdays 7:00 AM -...
Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories with other Chandler youths. Ages 5 - 12 Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026 Weekdays 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes when weather permits, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching experience! Ages 5 - 12...
This summer we celebrate 25 years of Nature Camp with a theme grounded in curiosity, connection, and discovery. Each week invites campers to explore the natural world through time: learning from the past, engaging deeply with the present, and imagining a future shaped by thoughtful care for the land. Through time on the trail, nature-based...
Join us for an incredible camp experience! Your child will come home tired each day, eager to share their experiences and adventures. With guidance from our dedicated camp leaders, your camper will be encouraged to try new things, climb to new heights, create, explore, and imagine. Each week offers a variety of physical activities, games,...
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
CAMP THEME: Super Heroes LEGO Camp Dream it, build it, wreck it, repeat in LEGO®-inspired summer camps! Explore the worlds of Super Heroes, Dinosaurs, Minecraft, Batman and more in Bricks 4 Kidz themed classes. Kids learn science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts while building and playing with LEGO® materials. Design complex machines and battle...
Safari Camp is unlike any other camp, giving your child the opportunity to gain hands on experience with exotic animals. With Arizona’s largest exotic animal collection, Aquarium & Safari Park, Safari Camp will give your kid the chance to explore their passion and have an unforgettable summer. Your Jr. Zoo Keeper will experience Safari Camp...
“Robots, activate!” Enter the arena of the ultimate showdown with BattleBots® and design your own champion. In this introductory robotics course, you’ll build and customize a VEX IQ bot with your teammates. Following design standards set by tech experts at BattleBots®, brainstorm and workshop a unique robot character, such as a battle shark with an attachable...
Art inspires creativity in many forms—from fine art to graphic novels and animated movies. Now, it’s your turn to pick up the pen and develop your own voice! Artists, unite! Sharpen your drawing skills and join this collaborative introduction to digital art. You’ll start with the fundamentals to design characters and illustrate a story. Whether...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...
Have you always wanted to beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft? In this class, students will work together to practice fighting mobs and completing the major challenges in the game...
Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...
Calling young architects and world travellers! Do you want to travel the world in Minecraft? In this five-day camp (classes), students will recreate historical structures from around the world. Students will learn about the structure, its country/culture, and its significance while “traveling” worldwide within the digital world of Minecraft. The student will also be building...
This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...
This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing...
Mad Science invites you to explore forensic studies at our exciting Chemicals, Cells & Crime Camp. Use your skills as a chemist to make your own radical reactions with batteries, a chemical clock and more! Compare fingerprints and discover the mysteries of DNA as you fine-tune your forensic science skills. Make ‘brain goo’ and learn...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three...
Dive into the world of engineering through hands-on activities, interactive challenges and creative projects with Mr. C. Explore robotics, aerodynamics, soldering and more while building real world skills. Focus on innovation and critical thinking while experimenting and having fun. Campers will leave with the confidence to keep building the future. Ages 8 - 12 Jun...
We know. Slime is all the rage. But do you know HOW it works and WHY? In this hands-on summer camp class, young scientists will unravel the mysteries behind everyone's favorite squishy substance. Discover the secrets of states of matter, delve into the fascinating realm of polymers, and unravel the magic of linking molecule chains...
Learn all about amazing animals and wildlife conservation in Zoology and HOLD LIVE ANIMALS! In this hands-on camp, nerds will embark on a journey to discover the wonders of the...
If your child loves Star Wars, this is the camp for them. Come participate in Star Wars-themed activities, build scenes from the movie, ships, light sabers, you name it. May the force be with you... Snapology is a learning concept that combines play with education. We provide a fun, interactive environment for children to...
DroneTogether has a whole fleet of tiny dragons (drones) just waiting to be trained to fly. This beginner class will help young students learn the basics of flying. Once they get their dragon flying safely, they will have the chance to train it to fly through hoops, land on mountainsides and save their trainers from...
This camp introduces kids to the idea that scientists exist in many different careers all around us. Your little scientists will step into the roles of astronauts, engineers, doctors, and physicists to explore how much science shapes each profession. They’ll discover the real‑world importance of scientific thinking through hands‑on activities and imaginative role‑play. This flexible...
Get ready to design, build, and thrill! During this project based camp, junior innovators will dive into the science, physics, and engineering behind the world’s most exciting amusement parks. From roller coaster dynamics and ride safety, to structural design and theme integration, young engineers will explore the STEM principles that power theme park magic. Throughout...
A whirlwind of costumes, props, claymation, and fun, campers will plan, shoot, and edit their own stop motion animation movie. Campers will be provided with boxes of materials that they can use to create their very own film. Camper animators will go through the entire process of stop motion in small groups chosen by campers...
Designed for campers with little to no experience flying drones. We use the safest and most reliable drone products on the market, including the Parrot™ drones, for enhanced safety and most of all, fun. Campers learn the basics of drone technology and safety before taking to the air. Following a debrief on safety and basic...
Explore LUA Script Coding to design their very own obstacle course video game. Create your world, set your obstacles, design your player, then try to beat your own advanced course! Create floating challenges that will change the way you think about how video games are created and played. Navigate your way through Hoops of Fire,...
Take a tour around the world exploring the planet’s diverse animal habitats and the animals that rely on them. Explore ecosystems within each habitat and learn how all of the...
What’s lurking beneath the surface? In this camp we’ll explore the science of caves, depths of the ocean, layers of the Earth, and more mysterious locations. Be prepared to learn about hidden worlds as we dig deeper than ever before. Ages 7 - 9 June 29th - July 3rd
Mad Science invites you to explore forensic studies at our exciting Chemicals, Cells & Crime Camp. Use your skills as a chemist to make your own radical reactions with batteries, a chemical clock and more! Compare fingerprints and discover the mysteries of DNA as you fine-tune your forensic science skills. Make ‘brain goo’ and learn...
The best way to learn about the animals is from the animals themselves! Each day includes activities that are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) oriented, but these academic components are hidden within animal interactions, activities, games, and helping care for the animals. Your child's safety is of the utmost importance to us, which...
The best way to learn about the animals is from the animals themselves! Each day includes activities that are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) oriented, but these academic components are hidden within animal interactions, activities, games, and helping care for the animals. Your child's safety is of the utmost importance to us, which...
Journey back in time this summer with Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World, an immersive, science-packed camp where young explorers will uncover the mysteries of Earth's prehistoric past! From the Triassic to the Cretaceous, campers will investigate different dinosaur time periods, explore theories of extinction, and discover how paleontologists piece together ancient life using fossils...
During this 5-day camp, your camper will go on a journey around the world from right here in Tucson. Campers will see firsthand animals that live in all different places, from the vast savannas of Africa to the steamy rainforests of the Amazon and beyond, finding out along the way what makes these habitats and...
Get ready to look up! At Bird Discovery Camp, campers dive into the incredible world of birds through unforgettable, up-close experiences This camp offers a structured, science-based exploration of birds and ecosystems through activities that emphasize experiential learning and direct observation. Campers participate in daily educational sessions using live birds of prey as part of...
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
In this special Summer Reading Story Time we read books, sing songs and do an activity while we learn about the ice age and the animals that inhabited it. Ages 0 - 6
Calling all young architects and engineers - join fellow "blockheads" as you build on creative problem-solving challenges and teamwork skills with LEGOS Ages 6 - 12
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts about how Bearizona’s training programs keep our animals happy, healthy and their lives enriched. Jump on our Wild Ride bus with our entertaining tour guides...
Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket...
Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google and NASA? Discover how to code with Python using accessible web-based platforms that guide students through a series of daily lessons. Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. ...
Join us for an exciting, hands-on program with the Maricopa County Department of Air Quality. Young scientists will learn about air quality and make their own particle pollution collectors to examine the air in their own neighborhoods. This program is intended for children ages 6 to 12. Please register each child attending.
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and Duplo® blocks will be provided. Ages 5-12.
In this class, students will learn the basics of programming within Minecraft! Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program...
Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure...
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Have you always wanted to beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft? In this class, students will work together to practice fighting mobs and completing the major challenges in the game on their way to victory! Every day, students will get to learn a new concept of Minecraft survival, then advance to the next steps that...
Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...
This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...
Celebrate America 250 by meeting the resilient reptiles that are true icons of the Southwest. In this live indoor demonstration, Ranger Jacque will introduce you to our animal ambassadors—including snakes and gila monsters—sharing their remarkable stories and survival strategies that have allowed them to thrive in the Sonoran Desert for centuries. You'll learn about their vital roles in the ecosystem and discover...
June 29: Dinosaur Eggs Ages 5 - 7
Mad Science invites you to explore forensic studies at our exciting Chemicals, Cells & Crime Camp. Use your skills as a chemist to make your own radical reactions with batteries, a chemical clock and more! Compare fingerprints and discover the mysteries of DNA as you fine-tune your forensic science skills. Make ‘brain goo’ and learn...
Play-Well TEKnologies®; LEGO® S.T.E.M.® Camps Join Play-Well TEKnologies® for these hands-on, minds-on, week-long S.T.E.M. camps suitable for LEGO® novices and maniacs. No materials needed; Play-Well® provides over 100,000 LEGO® pieces for each camp. For more information, visit play-well.org. Fees vary by subject. 480-350-5200 Design and build your way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari,...
Get ready to design, build, and thrill! During this project-based camp, junior innovators will dive into the science, physics, and engineering behind the world’s most exciting amusement parks. From roller coaster dynamics and ride safety, to structural design and theme integration, young engineers will explore the STEM principles that power theme park magic. Throughout the...
Step into a glowing world of creativity where art, engineering, and imagination collide! Young adventurers will explore the traits of mythical creatures while learning essential art concepts and techniques through hands-on projects. As we journey through the forest, we'll experiment with watercolor techniques, study the features of dragons and use oil pastels to draw and...
In this super fun class, we'll play with different kinds of robots. We have the lil' Ozobots, who can follow lines and do cool tricks when they drive over different colors. Then there's the speedy Indi robots, who zip around as they drive over special color tiles. And let's not forget about Dash, the robot...
Do you think your child can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can their robot win a head-to-head combat mission? Your child will discover basic strategies for building sturdy structures and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition. Snapology is a learning concept that combines play with education. We...
Learn about several mammals from the Ice Age. Discuss their adaptations and create your own mammal. Ages 8-18
Unlock the power of Roblox® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world Roblox® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your Roblox® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family....
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Critter Chat is subject to...
Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’...
Calling young architects and world travellers! Do you want to travel the world in Minecraft? In this five-day camp (classes), students will recreate historical structures from around the world. Students will learn about the structure, its country/culture, and its significance while “traveling” worldwide within the digital world of Minecraft. The student will also be building...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...
Come by and uncover the mystery of Tutankhamun’s mask! Learn all about the young pharaoh and his iconic burial mask, then create your own version to decorate and take home. This program is best suited for kids ages 6–12. Seating is limited while supplies last!
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGO creation. LEGOs Provided! Ages 6 - 12
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 6 - 13
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, fun, and lots of LEGO! Get ready for some Dinosaur themed LEGO challenges! Ages 6 - 12
Look above! Is it a bird or a pterodactyl? Kids ages 6 to 12 will uncover the mystery of birds, beaks, and bones, from modern day raptors to extinct dinosaurs. Break out some binoculars and join us in this awesome avian adventure! Each month, kids ages 6-12 explore a new STEAM theme. Our hands-on projects...
In this class, students will learn the basics of programming within Minecraft! Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program...
Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure...
Have you always wanted to beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft? In this class, students will work together to practice fighting mobs and completing the major challenges in the game...
Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...
This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...
Kids and families, come on in this evening for a Summer Challenge RAWR-ing good time! Make some cool dinosaur crafts, play the Hot Potato-inspired Scorching Dinosaur Egg game, try your aim at the Feed the T-Rex Beanbag Toss, and see if you can make it through the Spider Web Obstacle Course in pursuit of archeological...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 1.5-mile hike on the Black Rock Loop trail. Trail is rated easy, so expect...
Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You’ll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park. Bring your flashlight or UV light to hunt for fluorescent arachnids. Participants will meet at Red-tailed Hawk Pavilion. Parents will need to register and attend...
Get ready to design, build, and thrill! During this project-based camp, junior innovators will dive into the science, physics, and engineering behind the world’s most exciting amusement parks. From roller coaster dynamics and ride safety, to structural design and theme integration, young engineers will explore the STEM principles that power theme park magic. Throughout the...