Who cleans up after the animals? Who makes sure they are healthy and happy? Join us to discover the answer to these questions and so much more! Kindergarten June 23-27 Summer Camp Zoo 2025 Have you ever wanted to work at a zoo? A wide variety of people and skills are needed to care...
Welcome to the return of Middle School Camp! 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, as well as learning how to groom, saddle and ride by...
Did you know that the Phoenix Zoo helps conserve wildlife all around the world? Discover what the Zoo does and how you can be part of conservation no matter who you are! Mon. 6/23 - Fri. 6/27 Summer Camp Zoo 2025 Have you ever wanted to work at a zoo? A wide variety...
Who are the most valuable players at the Zoo? The answer may surprise you! Join us as we figure out the roles that both people and animals play at the...
How can you be part of the Zoo’s team? This summer, explore how the Phoenix Zoo helps wildlife and how you can make a difference, too! Grades 1 - 2 June 23-27 Summer Camp Zoo 2025 Have you ever wanted to work at a zoo? A wide variety of people and skills are...
Discover the science of nature with hands-on experiments and exploration. Activities blend desert adventures and fun scientific discovery with engineering challenges, microscope investigations and labs focused on desert plants and animals. June 23-27 | Ages 6-8 and 9-12
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 2025 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Participants will engage in four days of hands-on, research-based learning activities that challenge common student misconceptions about life science....
Crazy with Curiosity: Scientists in Nature! Wondering what to do for summer break? Come to the Highlands Center for Nature Camp! Campers will spend their time outdoors, learning about different...
Dive into the deep blue for an epic adventure! Join us for a thrilling week of ocean-themed games and water-filled fun. Sharpen your outdoors skills and experience the jaw-some fun...
Have you ever wondered what causes a tornado? Or how rain is formed? Spend a week as a meteorologist to dig into the science of weather. Build a wind turbine, check out a tornado in a bottle, and launch a rocket to explore pressure patterns and more. This week is sure to be a whirlwind...
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...
(AM - JUNIORS) Earth Science Detectives Camp In this exciting new camp offering, younger campers will become earth-science detectives - tasked with interpreting the clues of the natural world around...
(AM - JUNIORS) Draw, Code & Play with Root Robotics The Root Coding Robot was created by the same company famous for the Roomba vacuum. The Root's kid-friendly coding interface helps younger campers learn the basics of robotic programming. The Root can be programmed to move, light up, play sound, and even draw various geometric...
(AM - JUNIORS) Jurassic Journey Dino Camp Campers will be traveling millions of years back in time to the prehistoric age of the dinosaurs! These magnificent and mysterious creatures never fail to engage students, as we dive into learning about dinosaurs like triceratops, pterodactyls, and of course the famous Tyrannosaurus Rex! Campers will learn about...
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...
Learn all about aquatic and terrestrial animals that are dependent on the oceans and their surrounding ecosystems. This camp will explore some of the unique characteristics of animals, including their...
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...
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...
This exciting camp dives into the methods scientists use to solve mysteries, from cracking codes to investigating evidence. Perfect for curious minds ready to experiment, explore, and think like real-world detectives! 4th - 5th Graders June 23 - 27 Join us for Summer Fusion Camp at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium at the University...
The Junior Entomology Academy promotes the education of entomology for kids ages 6 – 10 years-old. Our mission is to inspire a love of bugs in the next generation of entomologists, to assist in their education, and to provide resources for improving their knowledge. We do this primarily through our annual Bug Camps. Our goal...
This week campers take their wilderness skills to the next level. This week builds on the foundations of Wilderness Explorers 1, introducing the importance of fire safety, identifying edible plants, and practicing teamwork in exciting outdoor challenges. This week ends in a camp out under the stars for campers ages 8-11 *additional cost applies.
Reid Park Zoo is home to animals of all ages. During the week, your camper will discover how animals learn and grow through play. Engaging activities will help campers explore...
We invite your child to come explore the wonderful world of animals with us! Discover what makes a mammal a mammal, a reptile a reptile, and a bird a bird....
Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will speak about the unique desert that surrounds us, accompanied by some animal friends. Ask most people to describe a “desert” and you’ll...
Children explore the inside of the body and learn about the organ systems and the cells that it's composed of. They discover cool chemical reactions, and how to solve a crime, in this hands-on summer science adventure! Grades K - 5 Monday, June 23, 2025 - Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Living in the Arizona desert there is so much inspiration in your surroundings. In this two hour class you learn how to paint whimsical cacti using a wet into wet watercolor technique. You will focus on painting a prickly pear, saguaro and barrel cactus. All skill levels are welcome, even beginners!!
California is home to ca. 209 species of amphibians and reptiles, including approximately 32 exotics, a few of which are invasive. Covering 425,000 hectares, spanning 9.5 degrees of both latitude and longitude, and containing the lowest and highest elevations in the continental U.S., such diversity is not unexpected. New discoveries in recent years, whether in...