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 traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching experience! Ages 5 - 12...

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 from the past, engaging deeply with the present, and imagining a future shaped by thoughtful care for the land. Through time on the trail, nature-based...

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 animals up-close, play in our splash pads and have opportunities to collaborate with other campers through different activities each day. Now with a FULL DAY...

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! Members $335 | General $385 Grades 1 - 2 July 6 – 10

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 a model Zoo habitat for the animal of...

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 a local species of their choice!...

How can we be superheroes for the plants and animals around us? Through nature exploration and hands-on activities, campers will discover everyday actions that they can do to protect the planet — no cape required! From forests and wetlands to deserts and oceans, we’ll uncover nature’s superpowers and how humans can help — or harm...

Admire the incredible diversity of animals in the Sonoran Desert! Each day focuses on a different animal taxonomic group as campers explore what makes each group unique, learn about conservation challenges that wildlife face, and meet live animals up close. Through hands-on activities and engaging discovery, campers will build curiosity about science, develop empathy for...

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...

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 and reptile knowledge! Are you interested in learning about different ecosystems and the mammals and reptiles in them? What kinds of relationships they have together...

This week-long camp focuses on the different environments, aka Biomes, that various reptiles live in! Each day will focus on a different biome including Aquatic, Grassland, Forest, Desert and Tundra. Reptiles have various adaptations that allow them to survive in these areas, we will meet animals from each of these habitats to explore their unique features!...

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 designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS.  Each day is three...

Get ready for a wild ride through Earth’s most extreme adventures! In Nature Unleashed, campers will shake things up with earthquake simulations, create mini volcano eruptions, and explore the swirling power of hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. From roaring wildfires to icy blizzards, kids will uncover the awesome science behind nature’s biggest events. It’s one action-packed...

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, from the vast savannas of Africa to the steamy rainforests of the Amazon and beyond, finding out along the way what makes these habitats and...

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 use their own sensory adaptations to survive in the wild. Through engaging activities and behind the scenes tours, campers will see amazing animals in action, smell and hear the unique scents...

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 animal kingdom. From studying endangered species to exploring the diverse habitats they call home, every day will be filled with excitement and discovery. Get ready...

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 facilitate behind the scenes experiences that will teach what it takes to care for these amazing animals.   Ages 11 - 14 July 6 –...

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, and hands-on activities, students will discover local plants, wildlife, and ecosystems while building curiosity and confidence in the outdoors. Ages 6 - 18 July 6...

Get ready for a wild ride through Earth’s most extreme adventures! In Nature Unleashed, campers will shake things up with earthquake simulations, create mini volcano eruptions, and explore the swirling power of hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. From roaring wildfires to icy blizzards, kids will uncover the awesome science behind nature’s biggest events. It’s one action-packed...

Are you a budding Paleontologist? Study the past through fossils! Touch real fossils and create model fossils of your own! Learn about types of dinosaurs, how they lived, and what might have happened to them. You'll build a time machine and go on an ancient safari to try to spot a totally real (not at...

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 with all kinds of different, crazy locks! 'Unlock' the secrets to ancient civilizations and lost cities! Pack your bags and get ready to travel the...

Set sail on an unforgettable marine biology adventure! Young ocean explorers will "adopt" their very own plush sea turtle, perform hands-on health checks, discover the difference between sea turtle species, and work together on a resue mission. The goal: to rehabilitate and release a plushLeatherwork back into the wild. Its a science, teamwork, and ocean-inspiredfun...

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 designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS.  Each day is three...

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 designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS.  Each day is three...

Did you know the Sonoran Desert is a hidden gem for some amazing aquatic insects? Dive into the enchanting world of dragonflies, damselflies, and mayflies that thrive in our beautiful ponds and lakes!   Ages 6 - 12

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 designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS.  Each day is three...

"Take Flight" is a three-day immersive discovery flight "team experience" for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors to participate. Designed to provide introductory flight training, the program is presented in three components across three days: Live flight training in beautiful north central...

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 designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS.  Each day is three...

Sink your teeth into science as you learn about all-things shark. This jaw-some class explores shark anatomy, food webs, and what makes them predators of the ocean. You'll even create shark-themed arts and crafts, like shark tooth necklaces and more. Ages 8 - 12

Animals and Ecosystems Movie: "Zootopia" Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR141  

Who: High School Students ages 14-18 When: Session 3 July 12, 2026 - July 17, 2026 Where: Prescott, Arizona Tuition: $1700 Gear up for an unforgettable adventure as you take part in a thrilling, hands-on journey through the world of criminal investigation. Guided by Embry-Riddle professors and forensic experts, you'll experience every phase of solving a complex simulated...