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May 27th - May 31st 10am - 3pm Ages 5 - 7 Your registration for a week-long camp will include: 1 Camp T-shirt with camper name, per week (More available to purchase if needed) Photos of camp. Emailed 1-2 weeks after the camp has ended in a Google Drive Folder available for about a year Camp...
$300
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Stop by the Discovery Center after your morning hikes or time on the lake and talk with Ranger Derik The many snake species that can be found in the Sonoran Desert. A table will be set up with guidebooks, snake skins, rattlesnake rattles and even a live snake. Feel free to ask questions, bring your...
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Your child will begin to develop their computational thinking skills by playing with modular, robotic cubes known as Cubelets®! Imagine this - every way your student snaps the magnetic cubes together creates a unique robot, but what really matters is how they figure out the perfect robot recipe to solve a challenge. They will work...
$150
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Is your little one ready for the school experience? This class is designed to help your little learner achieve academic success through hands-on activities that ready children for their kindergarten experience. We will work on name recognition, pre-writing skills, counting, ABC's, weather, the seasons, and so much more. Arts and crafts, music, and stories will...
$70
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Watch your child bloom as we continue to learn in a fun, hands-on way. Classes will begin with an engaging storybook that will take us exploring through hands-on activities. These interactive activities will reinforce letters, numbers, shapes, colors, early literacy skills, music/movement, crafts (fine motor skills), and purposeful play. Enrichment provides the environment for your...
$172
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Age at least 2 yrs but less than 4 yrs May 29, 2024 - Jul 17, 2024 Mon, Wed 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM The first day of preschool can be overwhelming. This introductory big kid's class can help your munchkin transition to a social and learning environment with you right by their side! Great...
$87
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Age at least 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs May 29, 2024 - Jun 19, 2024 Wed 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Teach your child how to use technology as a tool not just a toy! Enroll this summer in Discovery Kids Puterbugs, the innovative and educational technology classes brought to you by...
$49
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 9 yrs May 30, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 Thu 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Is your child secretly a mad scientist?! In this lab, your kiddo will embark on a series of science adventures! Focus is on inspiring, educating and entertaining your kiddo about the...
$37
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
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Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, chuckwallas, tortoises, a tarantula and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on the trail. Bring your water with you and a hat to visit the outdoor tortoise enclosure. Restrooms and...
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
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Learn heat safety tips from Ranger Eric as we get into the summer months. Come learn about heat safety, heat-related illness symptoms, and how and when to hike during the hot summer months in the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric. If you plan on continuing hiking over the summer, learning these tips is the best...
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COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting hands-on experiences. This includes working in the zoo’s organic garden to understand soil, plant, and insect relationships. Children participate in worm composting & understanding...
$15
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Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and embark on a journey to become a naturalist! Engage with nature, hone your observation skills, and document your discoveries at our free, family-friendly event. Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities, you will learn all about how to become a naturalist. Science Saturday is an event held on the...
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Learn how to identify common birds and tips for better birding! Learn how to identify the common birds found around Phoenix during this introductory program. Participants will learn basic field ID techniques, some fun facts about our local species, as well as what you can do to help birds in your backyard. You will also...
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Kindergarten: What are habitats? Fasten your seatbelts, Kindergarten! This week, we will explore habitats all around the world. Learn about what makes different habitats unique, and what special animals live in each one! Kindergarten is half day only! End time: 11:45 a.m. June 10 - 14 This year’s camp is all about finding out what...
$189 – $210
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June 10-14 Ages 4 - 6 years There are summer camps…. and then there is Highlands Center Summer Nature Camp! Sign your camper up for one week outside exploring, completing challenges, crafting, building, journaling, and making friends. Campers won’t just be in the forest, they will experience the forest in a whole new way. They will learn something about...
$135 – $195
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 10, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024 Weekdays 8:30 AM - Noon 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...
$180 – $243
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Come learn and laugh about creepy crawlies and enjoy the educational and entertaining antics of Wildman Phil! Space is limited. Ven a aprender y a reírte de los animales y a disfrutar de las payasadas educativas y divertidas de Phil el Salvaje. Programa para todas las edades. Cupo limitado.
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Make art for the Flagstaff Sustainability Office Pollinator Art Contest! Submitted art will be displayed at the Arboretum Pollinator Festival on June 16, 2024. *Submission to the Flagstaff Sustainability Office Pollinator Art contest is optional.
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Get your creativity in gear and build Lego masterpieces with us! Whether it's a cool car, spaceship, or dream home, the sky is the limit in this program designed for children ages 5-11, younger children may attend if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and...
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Live mealworms, red wigglers, ladybugs, and crickets. Come learn and play with bugs!
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Visit our library to meet Wildman Phil’s critters and creatures up-close, and have a funny, interactive, and wild educational experience. Space is limited; tickets will be distributed before each show.
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Come meet and learn about live reptiles with Jungle Jill! Ages 4+. Registration required.
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Get ready for an up close and interactive experience with live domestic and exotic animals. Jungle Jill, animal trainer extraordinaire, will educate and entertain with her animal friends. For youth of all ages. Summer programs are popular and fill up fast. Seating is on a first-come basis. Jungle Jill's Animal Encounters is presented with funding...
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Get ready for an up close and interactive experience with live domestic and exotic animals. Jungle Jill, animal trainer extraordinaire, will educate and entertain with her animal friends. For youth of all ages. Summer programs are popular and fill up fast. Seating is on a first-come basis. Jungle Jill's Animal Encounters is presented with funding...
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Join Wildman Phil for a live reptile and comedy show featuring creepy crawly critters! Space is limited.
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A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 18-36 months. Supplies are limited.
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Join Wildman Phil for a live reptile and comedy show featuring creepy crawly critters! All ages welcome! Space is limited.
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Join us for our monthly STEAM workshops! Lots of fun and interesting science/tech/engineering/art/math kits and games for kids and teens to explore. Drop by or stay the whole time.
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COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting hands-on experiences. This includes working in the zoo’s organic garden to understand soil, plant, and insect relationships. Children participate in worm composting & understanding...
$15
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Start your Saturday with the Phoenix Zoo at the Library! Zoo employees are bringing critters to visit and you don't want to miss out on this encounter. This is part of the Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading Program.
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Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Activities include science investigations, games, storytime, music, engineering, art, and more! Maximum 12 children per camp. Parent attendance is MANDATORY. Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial need. Apply here. Our Solar System: Asteroids Children will discover...
$20 – $25
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Introduction to the Sonoran Desert
Come on down and meet Ranger Olivia at the Discovery Center to learn more about the fascinating world around you – the Sonoran Desert. Are you visiting Arizona on vacation? Or have you recently moved to the Valley of Sun? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about the desert you live in? Then...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Introduction to the Sonoran Desert
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 Weekdays 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM During our Nature Camp, kids will explore the natural world through fun games, activities, experiments, hikes, crafts, and more! Before the first day of camp, please make sure your ePACT is filled...
$168 – $227
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Kindergarten: What are habitats? Fasten your seatbelts, Kindergarten! This week, we will explore habitats all around the world. Learn about what makes different habitats unique, and what special animals live in each one! Kindergarten is half day only! End time: 11:45 a.m. June 17 - 21 This year’s camp is all about finding out what...
$189 – $210
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 Weekdays 8:30 AM - Noon Exception date(s): 19 Jun 2024 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....
$144 – $195
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All ages Jun 18, 2024 Tue 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM As we stroll through the cottonwoods and willows of Cienega Creek, we hope to see Summer Tanager, Yellow Warbler, Bell’s Vireo and many other birds. If lucky, we may also see delights such as Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet. Sections of the trail are steep and...
Free – $5
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Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will speak about the unique desert that surrounds us, accompanied by some animal friends. Ask most people to describe a “desert” and you’ll...
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This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how giant beach balls can float in the air. School aged kids 5-11 years old will be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers. Tickets will be available at the front desk 15 minutes before...
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A special exhibit will be located inside the Visitor Center, on the side of the hall opposite the entrance to the theater. It will include posters, a short film, and a ranger led discussion to share what Juneteenth is and to elevate the stories and connections that Black communities have with public lands. Free with Park...
Free with Park Fee
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Hedgehogs raised domestically make interesting pets, but require close attention to their health needs. Get the information and advice you need to take good care of your hedgehog.
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Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world. Presented by Reid Park Zoo Park in the Main Library Parking Garage at...
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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Thursday, June 20th | 12:00 pm | Exhibit House Main Gallery | Free with Admission This summer cool off in our airconditioned art gallery as you discover more about desert critters that tread softly and the plants that nourish and protect them. Led by docents, Barb Sherman and Hank Verbais, you will leave with a renewed reverence...
Free with Admission
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Join us outside in the NW library yard for a story about fairy houses and build your own fairy house! Please bring your own natural items: sticks, shells, moss, stones, etc. Ages 5-12.
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Come on down and meet Ranger Olivia at the Nature Center to learn more about the fascinating world around you – the Sonoran Desert. Are you visiting Arizona on vacation? Or have you recently moved to the Valley of Sun? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about the desert you live in? Then...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a nature-inspired, play-based lesson led by Christina Molinaro from Tinkergarten. Get ready to activate your senses and ignite your sense of wonder! Ages 2-8 and their caregivers.
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From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert! Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. The door to the large meeting room will open at 1:40pm.
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Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups. What will you do? Play, read, and discover science with your preschooler! DiscoveryTime is a hands-on program that builds reading skills and introduces children to math and science. What is your child learning? Children learn how to bring out their inner scientist by exploring their world with...
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 22, 2024 Sat 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Does your child love Roblox™? In this workshop, students will explore their favorite Roblox™ adventures by using LEGO® bricks and creating interactive games! From designing an Obby to building a 3-D character skin, students will be...
$45
Learn about our local birds and their amazing adaptations that help them survive in the arid Southwest Join us for another fun family workshop at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! From beaks to talons, to the eggs they lay, we'll explore all the amazing adaptations that help birds thrive in their habitats. Learn about local bird...
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Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a table full of interesting...
Free with Park Fee
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Sponsored by Vail School District. Audience: Younger audiences (7 and under) Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about Solar...
Free – $14
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Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Audience: Younger, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about planets Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Free – $14
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 24, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024 Weekdays 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM During our Nature Camp, kids will explore the natural world through fun games, activities, experiments, hikes, crafts, and more! Before the first day of camp, please make sure your ePACT is filled...
$168 – $227
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Kindergarten: What are habitats? Fasten your seatbelts, Kindergarten! This week, we will explore habitats all around the world. Learn about what makes different habitats unique, and what special animals live in each one! Kindergarten is half day only! End time: 11:45 a.m. June 24 - 28 This year’s camp is all about finding out what...
$189 – $210
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 24, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024 Weekdays 8:30 AM - Noon 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...
$180 – $243
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Ages 5-12 Let your imagination run wild in our series of 5-day camp sessions that spark curiosity in science through hands-on interactive programs that incorporate learning through high-energy challenges, building, and design. CAMP INNOVATION is sure to inspire, educate and engage your curious mind through hands-on science. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all...
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 9 yrs Jun 25, 2024 - Jul 16, 2024 Tue 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM This is not your average science class! Be prepared to get down and messy! Hands-on experiments will help you learn about elasticity, chemical reactions, electricity and so much more! Each week will...
$37
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Join us for Touch-a-Truck, a family-friendly event where you can explore various vehicles up close! It's a fun, interactive way to discover more about the vehicles we see every day! Get up close and personal with some amazing vehicles at our Touch-a-Truck event! Join us for a hands-on experience where kids and families can explore...
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Age at least 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 17, 2024 Wed 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Teach your child how to use technology as a tool not just a toy! Enroll this summer in Discovery Kids Puterbugs, the innovative and educational technology classes brought to you by...
$49
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Guinea Pigs raised domestically make interesting pets, but require close attention to their health needs. Get the information and advice you need to take good care of your Guinea Pigs. Los conejillos de indias criados en el hogar son mascotas interesantes, pero requieren una atención especial a sus necesidades de salud. Obtenga la información...
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Curious about cacti? Come to Jacque's ranger table with your questions; find answers, displays, and visual identification tips. Cacti are curious plants, known for their dangerous defenses and iconic stature in the Sonoran Desert. Yet they are more than survivors of intense heat and drought, providing real estate to desert dwellers, boasting inherent medicinal value,...
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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Heritage Park Zoo at the Library!! The zoo will be bringing 3 animals to the library for a close encounter experience and presentation. Don't miss seeing the animals at the library!!
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Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.
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Come experience what makes the monsoon so magical! We will create a special project, plant seeds and have fun. Learn about desert gardening and why it is so special with Desert Diggers & Pinal County Master Gardeners. www.desertdiggers.org Space is limited and registration is required. Ages 5 and up with an adult....
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Kids will have the opportunity to discover nature based hands on activities this summer at the library. Parent/guardian must attend as well. Ages 5+ This will be a four week, one day a week series. Kids will have the opportunity to discover nature based age appropriate hands on activities. All activities are based on Arizona Early Childhood...
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Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Jacque! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior Ranger program provides a free activity booklet to all who want to learn more about nature and the park! Adults too! Complete at least two...
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Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Jacque! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior Ranger program provides a free activity booklet to all who want to learn more about nature and the park! Adults too! Complete at least two...
Free with Park Fee
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Science fan Dr. T-Rex brings his fun, informative, and FIERY show to MLCC for the second summer in a row! An interactive and hands on learning experience that encompasses several basic concepts of Science and allows the audience to take an active role in some of the "hows" of the scientific world. Explore states...
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LEGO s are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGO s of all sizes. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club LEGO ¡Los LEGO s son divertidos para toda la familia! Construirás con LEGO s de todos los tamaños....
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Sponsored by Vail School District. Audience: Younger audiences (7 and under) Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about Solar...
Free – $14
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Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Audience: Younger, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about planets Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
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Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
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