Come on down and meet Ranger Olivia at the Discovery Center to learn more about the fascinating world around you – the Sonoran Desert. Are you visiting Arizona on vacation? Or have you recently moved to the Valley of Sun? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about the desert you live in? Then...
Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 Weekdays 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM During our Nature Camp, kids will explore the natural world through fun games, activities, experiments, hikes, crafts, and more! Before the first day of camp, please make sure your ePACT is filled...
Kindergarten: What are habitats? Fasten your seatbelts, Kindergarten! This week, we will explore habitats all around the world. Learn about what makes different habitats unique, and what special animals live in each one! Kindergarten is half day only! End time: 11:45 a.m. June 17 - 21 This year’s camp is all about finding out what...
Grades 1 & 2: Build a Wild Habitat Explore the many habitats of animals around the world and identify what an animal needs to both survive and thrive in the wild. Campers will then get to design and build a model of a wild habitat for the animal of their choice! June 17 - 21...
Grades 3 & 4: Build a Zoo Habitat How does the Phoenix Zoo design homes for animals? Campers will learn all about how to build an exhibit in the Zoo, Species Survival Plans, and how zoos design spaces that help care for animals’ physical and mental wellbeing. Campers will then get to design and build...
Grades 5 & 6: Conservation Designers Did you know there are animals at the Zoo that guests don’t get to see? Join us this week as we explore the Phoenix Zoo’s work in conserving species native to Arizona. Campers will learn all about conservation projects at the Zoo, and then design a conservation plan for...
June 17 - 21 Ages 10 - 13 years There are summer camps…. and then there is Highlands Center Summer Nature Camp! Sign your camper up for one week outside exploring, completing challenges, crafting, building, journaling, and making friends. Campers won’t just be in the forest, they will experience the forest in a whole new way. They will learn...
June 17-21 Ages 6 - 10 years There are summer camps…. and then there is Highlands Center Summer Nature Camp! Sign your camper up for one week outside exploring, completing challenges, crafting, building, journaling, and making friends. Campers won’t just be in the forest, they will experience the forest in a whole new way. They will learn something about...
Age at least 6 yrs but less than 10 yrs Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 Weekdays 8:30 AM - Noon Nature inspires art. In this camp, we will use natural materials to make beautiful crafts and express our creativity. Work with clay, make your own paintbrush, tie dye, and more! All Riparian camps...
Week 3: June 17 - 21 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...
Week 3: June 17 - 21 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...
Ages 6 - 11 Let your imagination run wild in our series of 5-day camp sessions that spark curiosity in science through hands-on interactive programs that incorporate learning through high-energy challenges, building, and design. CAMP INNOVATION is sure to inspire, educate and engage your curious mind through hands-on science. Space is limited and pre-registration is required...
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Plant, nurture, and grow! Our gardening camp cultivates green thumbs through hands-on gardening, composting, and water harvesting. From vegetable patches to pollinator gardens, kids learn sustainability while connecting with nature. Join us for a blooming adventure in the great outdoors! All soil, compost, garden beds, and seeds are provided by Tynkertopia. Dates: June 17 –...
For the 2024 summer camp season, Reid Park Zoo is offering week-long camp sessions for campers going into grades 1-5*. Each camp will include animal ambassador encounters, behind-the-scenes opportunities, games, and hands-on activities that highlight the following grade-specific topics: Grades 1-2: Five Senses Campers will have an exciting week of sensory exploration as they experience...
For the 2024 summer camp season, Reid Park Zoo is offering week-long camp sessions for campers going into grades 1-5*. Each camp will include animal ambassador encounters, behind-the-scenes opportunities, games, and hands-on activities that highlight the following grade-specific topics: Grades 3-5: Animal Relationships Campers will focus on different kinds of relationships in nature, from animal...
The Sonoran Desert has been inhabited by humans for nearly 8000 years. Join us at the Tucson Mountain District Red Hills Visitor Center in the theater to learn about several desert plants that helped sustain human life over that time. Free with Park Fee
The Sonoran Desert has been inhabited by humans for nearly 8000 years. Join us at the Tucson Mountain District Red Hills Visitor Center in the theater to learn about several desert plants that helped sustain human life over that time. Free with Park Fee
Hop in your car and follow a ranger along the Cactus Forest Loop Drive with stops along the way to experience and learn about the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park Fee
The Earth’s rain forests are some of the most diverse biomes on the planet. Learn about some of the incredible creatures that call these places home by making a mini rainforest in a jar to take home. This program is best for kids ages 6-12. Seating is limited. Supplies will be provided on a first-...
June 17 - 21 10am - 3pm Ages 5 - 7 Your registration for a week-long camp will include: 1 Camp T-shirt with camper name, per week (More available to purchase if needed) Photos of camp. Emailed 1-2 weeks after the camp has ended in a Google Drive Folder available for about a year Camp...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
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. Free with Park Fee
Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the 1000-year-old petroglyphs, a 1930’s CCC project, and the historic Gould Mine site developed in 1906. Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 Weekdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Calling all ocean explorers! Dive into the ocean deep to discover the weird and wonderful things that lie beneath the waves. Throughout the week, campers will learn about oceanography by exploring...
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 Free...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. 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...
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the Historic District, along the Canyon Rim Trail, between Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Free with Park Fee
Join a ranger to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program. Free with Park Fee