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 Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 10, 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...
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 Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026 Weekdays 7:00 AM -...
Join us for a week, all about animals! Explore animal classifications, adaptations and habitats! Connect outdoors through play and learn how to Help Out Wild Life (HOWL)! All campers meet animals up-close, play in our splash pads and have opportunities to collaborate with other campers through different activities each day. Now with a FULL DAY...
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 guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
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...
Crack the code to top-secret science! Uncover the secrets behind your favorite products. Mix and create your own perfumes, whip up glow-in-the-dark slime, and invent edible super sour sweets. It’s hands-on fun with a splash of surprise—get ready to experiment like a real science spy! Ages 5 - 6 July 6 - 10 | Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
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...
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...
Young campers aged 4 to 6 will discover the basics of coding through games, movement, and hands-on activities! Using coding manipulatives and beginner-friendly Code.org activities, campers learn sequencing, problem-solving, and logical thinking while playing, building, and exploring together. Ages 4 - 6 July 6 - 10
Students will explore the Pokémon world and practice their Pokémon training skills! They will use LEGO® bricks to create their own training gyms, unique battles, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. They will also examine the habitats, characteristics, and needs of different Pokémon. Snapology is a learning concept that combines play with...
Campers, Welcome to the Summer Camp Laboratory! Put on your very own customized lab coat and step into a world of curiosity and discovery. Throughout the week, campers will conduct experiments that fizz, fly, stick, and even create artwork by manipulating the molecules of color in markers! This fun-filled week is sure to strike the...
Plants are stranger than you think! At Weird Plant Science Camp, campers dive into the unexpected side of the plant world, from bizarre seed pods and surprising plant chemistry to the hidden networks of fungi and roots beneath our feet. Through hands-on experiments and close-up investigation, kids discover how plants grow, survive, and do some...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
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...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Kids create colorful paper flowers that magically open in water, turning science into a quick, fun surprise for families to enjoy together. We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
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.
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. Ages 6+
Get an extra boost of science every Monday this summer with Family Brain Boost! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science for the whole family! Explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! All Ages
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
July 6: Painting with Dino Ages 5 - 7
This summer, let your little ones dive into a world of creativity and fun at our mini summer camp designed specifically for preschoolers. This 4-day camp is the perfect place for your child to explore in the areas of art, stories, science, and play. Ocean Explorers: All crafts and activities will explore life under the sea...
Get ready for a wild ride through Earth’s most extreme adventures! In Nature Unleashed, campers will shake things up with earthquake simulations, create mini volcano eruptions, and explore the swirling power of hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. From roaring wildfires to icy blizzards, kids will uncover the awesome science behind nature’s biggest events. It’s one action-packed...
Set sail on an unforgettable marine biology adventure! Young ocean explorers will "adopt" their very own plush sea turtle, perform hands-on health checks, discover the difference between sea turtle species, and work together on a resue mission. The goal: to rehabilitate and release a plushLeatherwork back into the wild. Its a science, teamwork, and ocean-inspiredfun...
In this camp inspired by Harry Potter, your child will be inundated by magical places like Hogwarts by creating castles, undergoing a special ceremony where they are sorted, and using their own imagination to create secret rooms and a coat of arms! Snapology is a learning concept that combines play with education. We provide...
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...
Zoner and the Drip is an entertaining puppet show about a newcomer to Arizona struggling with the desert climate. His antics attract the attention of Drip, a water droplet frustrated by Zoner's wasteful ways. Their interactions lead to hilariously eye-opening lessons about conservation! First-come, First-served. The storied Great Arizona Puppet Theatre has partnered with the...
Kids create colorful paper flowers that magically open in water, turning science into a quick, fun surprise for families to enjoy together. We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Join us for this fun sensory activity where we’ll create a fizzy dinosaur egg you can drop in water! This program is perfect for children of all ages. Seating is limited, while supplies last. Ages 0 - 12
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
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...
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
Discover the nocturnal wildlife that fills our night sky. Walk along the rim to learn about Grand Canyon's only flying mammal - bats - and their key role. This program will be outdoors; you will meet the ranger at the Park Headquarters Building, and then follow a paved trail 0.4 miles to the rim of...