Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes when weather permits, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and...
Join us for a week, all about animals! Explore animal classifications, adaptations and habitats! Connect outdoors through play and learn how to Help Out Wild Life (HOWL)! All campers meet...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
Safari Camp is unlike any other camp, giving your child the opportunity to gain hands on experience with exotic animals. With Arizona’s largest exotic animal collection, Aquarium & Safari Park,...
Pack your Time Traveler Passport and imagination! Each day we’ll solve mysteries to discover where—and when— we’re headed. Explore constellations in our planetarium, decode Egyptian hieroglyphics, play Viking games, 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,...
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...
In this sampler of science topics, children discover how to send secret messages to your friends using special codes. Learn about your surrounding environment and how science helps us protect...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is...
In this Jurassic‑themed adventure, your little scientist begins by traveling back in time to explore what Earth looked like during the age of dinosaurs. They’ll uncover how scientists learn about...
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...
Journey back in time this summer with Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World, an immersive, science-packed camp where young explorers will uncover the mysteries of Earth's prehistoric past! From the...
Experience real-life application in Crime Scene Analysis. Kids will become the center of the action as a CSI agent and conduct forensic science experiments. They will learn how to collect...
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!...
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!...
During this 5-day camp, your camper will go on a journey around the world from right here in Tucson. Campers will see firsthand animals that live in all different places,...
During this 5-day camp, your camper will have an exciting week of sensory exploration as they experience Reid Park Zoo using their five senses, discovering along the way how animals...
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....
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...
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
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+
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...
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Learn all about amazing animals and wildlife conservation in Zoology and HOLD LIVE ANIMALS! In this hands-on camp, nerds will embark on a journey to discover the wonders of the...
Journey back in time this summer with Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World, an immersive, science-packed camp where young explorers will uncover the mysteries of Earth's prehistoric past! From the...
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...
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...
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...
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, fun, and lots of LEGO! Get ready for some Dinosaur themed LEGO challenges! Ages 6 - 12
Put on your explorer hats and get ready for a prehistoric evening of fun. Families will enjoy dinosaur stories, lively songs, and hands on crafts inspired by our favorite ancient...