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...
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...
Hop into a world where your favorite cartoons and video games leap to life through science and imagination! Feel Pikachu’s electric zap, hit a cricket ball like Bluey, build and duel with foam lightsabers, create a Minecraft zoo, and melt awesome pixel-art creations in this playful summer adventure! Ages 5 - 10 July 27 - 31 | Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Learn how motion is used in engineering by building catapults, pulleys, and geodesic domes; see how things move in nature by examining some live bugs and dissecting a real owl pellet! Grades K - 5 Monday, July 27, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026 Section #: MSPR171
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...
n this class you will learn about different bugs of your choice, catch (and of course release!) some bugs outside, then draw and create models of the bug(s) you chose. We will play some buggy games, imitate insects’ behavior (without BUGGING each other too much) and EAT bugs! What??? Yes! We will munch on bug-themed...
Learn how motion is used in engineering by building catapults, pulleys, and geodesic domes; see how things move in nature by examining some live bugs and dissecting a real owl pellet! Grades K - 5 Monday, July 27, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026 Section #: MSPR171
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,...
Let’s build up our math skills with sequencing puzzles! Children will arrange the pieces in order to complete each colorful picture…and get an engaging introduction to sequencing and early counting! 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...
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
Kids put on their engineer's hats for this exciting week of science activities. They also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science. Grades K - 5 Monday, July 27, 2026 - Friday, July...
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...
Let’s build up our math skills with sequencing puzzles! Children will arrange the pieces in order to complete each colorful picture…and get an engaging introduction to sequencing and early counting! We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
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...
Little campers and their families are invited to a playful evening of stories, songs, and a hands-on craft. We’ll celebrate the outdoors with books and activities that spark creativity and bring smiles to every camper. This one-hour family engagement program incorporates the five early literacy practices: Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build early...
Join us as we read Little Dino by Diane Put and make a fun craft after! Materials provided. Registration required. Ages 3 - 5
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