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 from 4/1/24-10/28/24 Time – April 7:00am-9:00am May-Oct 6:00am-8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug...
Trip difficulty: Longer, but easy. 2.3 miles on flat paved paths. Trip duration about 3 hours. No water on site but port-a-potty is at the parking lot. Limited shade and benches. We will walk the old front 9 of this abandoned 200-acre golf course that has been turned into a Nature Preserve. There are petroglyphs...
This five-day exploration camp for 5-12 years old will introduce kids to all the GRC has to offer in a safe and supervised environment. The exploration includes sports and gym time, arts and crafts, teen room time and more. Guests are welcome to sign up and enjoy the entire exploration week or just join for...
Parents! Looking for a place for your child to get out of the house this fall? AJPR has got you covered. Check out our new fall break camps. Each week will offer a different themed camp for the morning and afternoon sessions. Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, cooking, science and more. Ages 6...
Join Camp Zoo as we explore the great outdoors! Go on nature walks, meet animals, and learn how to connect more with the natural world. Your Camper’s curiosity will guide them through games, learning activities, and crafts all centered on Nature Play! Campers will learn how we can connect with nature through art, science, conservation,...
Wondering what to do for fall break? Come to the Highlands Center for Fall Nature Camp! We will spend the week outside learning, exploring, completing challenges, crafting, journaling, and making...
Campers will experience fun animal encounters, create animal themed art, and learn how to care for pets of all kinds! We'll work together to assemble some well-needed supplies for a local animal shelter as well. Join us for this paw-sitively amazing camp! All Riparian Camps include a morning hike/activity in the Preserve. Age at...
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary Zoo Camp is a great way for children ages 6 - 12 to learn more about animals, get experience behind-the-scenes at the zoo, get up close and personal with their favorite animals, make fun crafts, play exciting animal-themed games, make new friends and have a great time! Camps are held in...
Connect with nature at the Desert Museum! Campers will explore human relationships with the Sonoran Desert through science, crafts, play, and live animal encounters. Campers will leave with an understanding of their role in the desert and ways to explore nature in their own lives. 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. October 7-11, 2024 Grades 1-6
Race into an unforgettable journey through the amazing Amazon Rainforest with Challenge Island book characters Daniel, Joy, Kimani and DaVinci. You and your STEAM Team will zip through the jungle’s action-packed layers, taking on challenges inspired by the rainforest’s awesome animal inhabitants - from the playful monkeys to the hungry jaguars to the slithering anacondas...
Calling all sweet tooths! Curious about the craft behind chocolate and other scrumptious treats? At Camp Innovation’s fall break camp, Delicious Discoveries, we will be exploring the science behind chocolate...
Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor. Ages 5 - 12 10/7/2024...
If you have ever been interested in drawing what you observe in the natural world, then you should attend this program! Join local illustrator and author, Diane Iverson, for the...
3… 2… 1… Lift off! What would it take for humans to not only survive—but thrive—on Mars? At CAMP INNOVATION’s Fall Break session, Mission to Mars, campers will spend the week exploring what it would take to live on our neighboring planet. From planning the journey to the Red Planet and how to safely land on...
Ages: 8 - 11 years Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful portrait using simple geometric shapes! Free with Admission
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...
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
Parents! Looking for a place for your child to get out of the house this fall? AJPR has got you covered. Check out our new fall break camps. Each week will offer a different themed camp for the morning and afternoon sessions. Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, cooking, science and more. Ages 6...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
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, space travel and of course, Star Wars®! Build and program different robots each day! Snapology is a learning concept that combines play with education. We...
Age at least 8 yrs but less than 14 yrs Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 Non-resident. Contractor fee due first day: $45. Together we'll be going where no one has gone before in experimenting with everyday items and seeing what dangerous and crazy stuff we can make happen but as they always say, "the...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 13.
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, fun, and lots of LEGOs!
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets, puzzle sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
Come and build LEGO masterpieces with us! Work together in groups or alone to make a LEGO creation. For ages 3-12. No registration.
Builders wanted! Bring your imagination and we will supply the LEGOs! Participants ages 6-12 will be able to complete the challenges provided or free build. Registration is required; register the child only.
The big bad wolf has come to Goodyear huffing and puffing all the buildings down. Does your team have what it takes to build a house that can withstand the wolf? Labs are designed for school aged children ages 8 and up. Ages 8-10 will need an adult helper to stay in the labs with...
The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5). Students will learn how technology can be used to help enhance a story by designing their own virtual reality world using CoSpaces Pro and bring their own creations to life using coding in the Scratch and...
Calling all tweens and teens! Come hang out with us as we explore and play with some tech gadgets, such as vinyl cutters for sticker making, 3D pens, 3D printer, and more! Each month will feature a different gadget. Registration is required. Open to teens 12-18.
Join us for an exciting math program specially crafted to make math enjoyable for young minds aged 9 to 11. Every Monday we'll explore games, exercises, and real-world applications that make numbers come alive.
Presented by Prof. Andrew Woods, UA College of Law Part of the STEWARD OBSERVATORY PUBLIC EVENING LECTURE SERIES Lavinia Steward made her historic contribution of $60,000 to the University...