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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base with your teammates, using the VEX Robotics Design System for...
Machine learning has introduced many of today’s greatest technological advancements, including object recognition. From self-driving cars to home security systems with intruder detection, data scientists can help make the world...
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,...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...
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...
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...
Join Hognerds School of Science & Wizardry! Explore science through magical experiments like glowing slime, levitating spheres, and more. Dress in wizard robes and craft your own wand! In this...
Adventure awaits outdoors! Campers aged 6 and up will explore some of Flagstaff’s favorite natural spaces including Buffalo Park, Fat Man’s Loop, and Mt. Elden. Through hiking, observation, nature journaling,...
Campers will develop not only a better understanding for our oceans and their inhabitants, but what we can do to help protect them and preserve our planet. This camp will...
Are you interested in learning about how mammals and reptiles work together in different ecosystems? This is the camp for you! This camp has an exciting mix of both mammal...
3...2...1...Blast off into a summer of space exploration at NASA ASTRO® Camp with CAMP INNOVATION! Campers will train like real astronauts as they explore the science behind space travel, planetary...
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....
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...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front 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+
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...
Take a step behind the scenes and uncover the mysteries of artificial intelligence! This program readies the next generation of AI engineers as they work with customized machine learning models...
Whether you want to build the next great American company, become a Wall Street tycoon, or be the millionaire next door by investing wisely - this camp is for you!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
Teach your LEGO bricks some cool new tricks in this exciting LEGO Engineering camp! Explore the Six Classical Machines and build projects to discover the foundations of all modern marvels...
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....
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...
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...
Step up from TinkerCAD into professional 3D modeling with Blender, the free, industry-standard software used by real artists, game designers, and animators. Design characters, objects, and scenes, and take home...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Come explore different tech gadgets and maker tools. Attendees will face building challenges, play with cool tech toys, and learn to use maker tools. Each month features a new project. This...
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...
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...
Dr. Logan Pearce explores the impact of light pollution on the Grand Canyon, surrounding communities, and individual homes. In this talk, Dr. Pearce highlights the work of dark skies advocates...