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...
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...
Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time...
This year’s program will partner with Horse Hands and focus on horsemanship, nature conservation and leadership development. Campers will spend each morning working closely with Equine Keepers to help care for our horses at the Zoo, and then learn about nature conservation and teamwork in the afternoon. Level 2: Riding and Intermediate Horse Care Prerequisite required:...
The Engineering Projects in Community Service program, known as EPICS, is a national award -winning social entrepreneurship program. Students design, build, and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities,...
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 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,...
Build exciting LEGO projects guaranteed to do something cool in this fun and engaging LEGO Engineering camp! Learn about the Engineering Design Process and discover solutions to common problems. Use engineering ideas to build your own games, gadgets, gizmos, and machines. Some projects will even be built with LEGO Power Functions motorized parts! Projects will...
This summer, have some fun in LEGO STEM and Creativity summer camps! Camps are one week each and focus on developing and expressing creativity, including Stop Motion Animation, learning engineering...
Get an in-depth look at professional video game design with Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind games like Fortnite and Marvel Rivals. You’ll build a level with core gameplay elements...
Your path to becoming an AI specialist or software engineer starts here with Python—one of the fastest-growing coding languages. Begin with essential syntax, from loops and functions to lists and...
Step into the digital art studio to craft a visual portfolio and refine your animation skills. You’ll explore the principles used by industry professionals in animation studios like Disney and...
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 make gaming videos that people enjoy? In this camp, students will learn the basics of video editing and turn their ideas into entertaining content! Students...
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...
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 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...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
BEHAVIOR NOTE: This class is incredibly fun, but drones are not chaos-powered toys. Students must stay calm, follow directions immediately, and treat the equipment, instructors, and each other with respect...
This class is inspired by the 'Escape Room' concept, but no one gets locked in a room. Instead, we are trying to use our clues to break into our boxes with all kinds of different, crazy locks! 'Unlock' the secrets to ancient civilizations and lost cities! Pack your bags and get ready to travel the...
BEHAVIOR NOTE: This class is incredibly fun, but drones are not chaos-powered toys. Students must stay calm, follow directions immediately, and treat the equipment, instructors, and each other with respect...
Think like an architect, build like an engineer, and create like a game designer. In this advanced Minecraft class, older students will work in a class-only private realm to explore...
Get ready for an immersive journey into the world of virtual reality (VR), where you'll unlock the secrets of VR mechanics and create your very own interactive experiences! In this...
This dynamic hybrid camp offers the best of both worlds—digital creativity and physical activity. Campers will alternate between exploring global landmarks in Minecraft and participating in energizing Taekwondo sessions. It...
Jump into the world of coding through games, puzzles, and creative challenges! Using Code.org and block-based programming, campers aged 8 and up will learn how to think like programmers while building animations, solving problems, and creating interactive projects. Coding camp builds curiosity and creativity! Ages 8 - 18 June 22 - 26
Turn your ideas into real objects! Campers aged 7 and up will learn how to design their own creations using beginner-friendly 3D design software and watch them come to life...
Learn all about 3D printing, how it works, and develop the software skills to create your own unique designs using TinkerCAD. Ages 9 - 13 June 22 - 26
Dive into robotics with Sphero, a powerful rolling robot! Learn coding fundamentals, program Sphero for maze competitions, build robo-boats, and explore the history of robotics. Ages 9 - 13...
The PDL Adventure Quest Camp at NB Taekwondo combines digital creativity with physical activity through an engaging blend of Minecraft exploration and Taekwondo training. Campers will collaborate to research world cultures, build famous landmarks in Minecraft, and tackle exciting survival challenges while developing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. In addition, students will practice fundamental Taekwondo...
Do you want to be a vet when you grow up? This is the perfect camp for you! Learn about what veterinarians do through activities, simulations, and interactions with animals! This camp is designed for campers with a strong interest in veterinary medicine, possibly focusing on reptiles. The campers learn about our medical and high...
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...
From June 22nd to 26th, students K-8 are invited to dive into the world of technology, innovation, and problem-solving. Future Innovators Day Camp is the perfect opportunity for aspiring tech...
Step into the role of an engineer this summer with the WithKiP Robotics Camp! Students aged 11 - 14 will design and 3D print custom robot components, wire electrical systems...
Walk with a park ranger along our paved walking path as the park comes alive around you, where rustling trees and blooming wildflowers frame glimpses of the parks remarkable wildlife. You're likely to see a squadron of javelina, multiple bird species, our group of Coues white tailed deer, and possibly a curious band of coatimundi. ...
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+
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...
Join us on Mondays for a 1-1.5- hour activity, followed by a themed book selection that can be checked out by the kids. Ages 5 - 18
Our classic game design camp reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that gives you the keys to designing...
Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters,...
Dig through sand like real archeologists and find hidden treasures! Presented by Emy Kleinkauf Ages 0 - 13
Unwind and make your very own zen garden. We will provide all the materials for participants to personalize their zen gardens to their liking. Ages 13+
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...
Step into virtual reality and experience amazing worlds like never before! During these 15-minute VR sessions, participants will use Meta Quest headsets to explore immersive dinosaur encounters in Jurassic World or virtually travel to incredible destinations through the VR experience Wonders, including the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Statue of Unity. Whether you are coming...
This dynamic hybrid camp offers the best of both worlds—digital creativity and physical activity. Campers will alternate between exploring global landmarks in Minecraft and participating in energizing Taekwondo sessions. It...
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...
Tell a story! Be the star! LEGO® and movie making come together in one exciting camp! Build LEGO creations inspired by your favorite characters or your own imagination and bring them to life to create amazing short LEGO Movies with Stop Motion Animation! Camp will challenge students to develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills as...
3D Printing is Nerding's all time most popular class! Nerds love to take this class over and over, so we are now regularly changing projects to keep things fresh and...
This is a NEW CLASS, so we are working on photos, but your teacher, Mrs. Warwick, (art teacher extraordinaire) is in the photos. Just look at her! You know this...
Code it. Race it. Roll into robotics. In this high-energy, delightfully nerdy class, students will use Sphero robots to explore coding, engineering, and problem-solving through fast-paced, hands-on challenges. Using block-based...
Students learn what AI is, how it works, and how to use it effectively. The class frames AI as a superpower tool — something to wield skillfully, not fear or...
Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space travel – how cool! Come on an adventure building and programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks in this super-fun program. Learn about space,...
Explore the science and engineering behind how water moves, flows, and powers our world. Students will design and build systems that pump, transport, and control water while experimenting with pressure,...
In this dynamic class, nerd designers will dive into the world of vector design software as they embark on a journey to create their own custom wearable designs and stickers....
Dive into the electrifying world of circuits and unleash your inner inventor as we explore the magic of electricity! In Electric Inventions, get ready to roll up your sleeves and...
Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the night sky, and the mythology behind them. Ages 0 - 18
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixteen, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety...
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...
Have you always wanted to make gaming videos that people enjoy? In this camp, students will learn the basics of video editing and turn their ideas into entertaining content! Students...
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...
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...
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...
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...