Transportation Extravaganza is a new summer day camp hosted at ASU for rising 11th and 12th-grade students who are curious about the world of transportation—from walking and biking to trains, cars, airplanes, and everything in between. Over five action-packed days, students will explore ASU labs, participate in hands-on transportation-related challenges, and take field trips to local... View Article

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... View Article

We are excited about your interest in the 2026 AI and Semiconductors Summer Institute, hosted by the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University and sponsored by Intel®.  This 5-day, in-person summer institute is designed for Arizona high school STEM educators interested in understanding how artificial intelligence is powered, from algorithms and software to hardware and semiconductor... View Article

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 June 1 - 5

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... View Article

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... View Article

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!... View Article

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, and then learn about nature conservation and teamwork in the afternoon. Level 1: Horse Care basics Campers will learn how... View Article

“Robots, activate!” Enter the arena of the ultimate showdown with BattleBots® and design your own champion. In this introductory robotics course, you’ll build and customize a VEX IQ bot with your teammates. Following design standards set by tech experts at BattleBots®, brainstorm and workshop a unique robot character, such as a battle shark with an attachable... View Article

Make Minecraft your canvas and design your own adventure! You’ll explore the fundamentals of game design and craft an imaginative story. Then, ready your pickaxe and build a level from scratch. You’ll create custom pixel art to design textures and transform the world around you. With command blocks and redstone, you’ll build puzzles and traps... View Article

Dive into a versatile game engine built for programmers and game designers alike. Roblox is one of the fastest-growing platforms on the planet, with more than 100 million players per month exploring games created by enterprising young developers—like you! Build a fundamental programming skill set with Lua, the official coding language of Roblox, and create... View Article

Unleash your imagination with Roblox, one of the fastest-growing game creation platforms on the planet. More than 100 million players per month explore games created by enterprising young developers—like you! You’ll tackle the production of a game from start to finish, building a custom terrain complete with unique challenges for players to conquer. Then, implement... View Article

Go from player to game developer with Minecraft! Grab your shovel and dig into the world of Minecraft modding. You’ll design a mod with MCreator, where you can edit almost anything in your game, from custom biomes to enemy AI. Create pixel art to transform blocks and tools. Then, dive into advanced mods like armor... View Article

The ultimate showdown is here! BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. Grab your goggles and get ready to build a robot from scratch before battling in the arena. With your teammates, you’ll brainstorm and workshop your bot with hands-on building challenges. Design custom attachments like a claw arm... View Article

Unbox endless possibilities with 3D printing! Explore the vast world of digital art with Blender, a powerful 3D modeling and animation software used by industry artists, including creators of the Oscar-winning film Flow. You’ll model designs from your imagination, like custom toys and characters. Then, transform them into tactile prints—from functional desk art to keychains... View Article

Get an in-depth look at professional video game design with Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind games like Fortnite and Marvel Rivals. You’ll build a level with core gameplay elements such as collectibles, jump pads, and moving platforms using UE5’s Blueprint Visual Scripting system. Paint and sculpt custom 3D landscapes for players to explore—from a... View Article

BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base with your teammates, using the VEX Robotics Design System for your bot. Devise custom attachments like a claw arm, battering ram, or kill switch to conquer the arena. Then, program your robot with VEX C++... View Article

Your path to becoming an AI specialist or software engineer starts here with Python—one of the fastest-growing coding languages. Begin with essential syntax, from loops and functions to lists and dictionaries. Then, explore evolving AI technologies with industry leader OpenAI and tools like ChatGPT! With Python integration, you’ll inject an AI chatbot directly into your... View Article

See, smell, taste, hear, and feel the Sonoran Desert! Each day we will let our senses lead as we learn from desert plants and animals, explore nature around us, and examine bioartifiacts. And of course, we’ll explore the Museum, play lots of games, and make art that reflects on our discoveries. Come use those sensational... View Article

Calling all curious kids! The natural world is full of surprises and fascinating stories. During this STEAM-focused camp, kids will investigate the world around them using tips and tools of scientists. We’ll use exciting technology for nature discovery, and we’ll even get to meet some Desert Museum scientists and zookeepers along the way! Throughout the... View Article

Calling all curious kids! The natural world is full of surprises and fascinating stories. During this STEAM-focused camp, kids will investigate the world around them using tips and tools of scientists. We’ll use exciting technology for nature discovery, and we’ll even get to meet some Desert Museum scientists and zookeepers along the way! Throughout the... View Article

Kids put on their engineer's hats for this exciting week of science activities. They also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science. Grades K - 5 June 1 - 5 Section #:... View Article

Kids put on their engineer's hats for this exciting week of science activities. They also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science. Grades K - 5 June 1 - 5 Section #:... View Article

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!... View Article

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!... View Article

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... View Article

Step into a kinetic sculpture adventure at the STEAM Machines™ in Motion Camp at ASU Chandler Innovation Center, where creativity, engineering, and storytelling collide. In this immersive, week-long day camp for ages 15 – 18, you will be designing and building eye-catching kinetic sculptures that bring a story to life. Along the way, you’ll explore... View Article

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 Triassic to the Cretaceous, campers will investigate different dinosaur time periods, explore theories of extinction, and discover how paleontologists piece together ancient life using fossils... View Article

Play-Well TEKnologies®; LEGO® S.T.E.M.® Camps Join Play-Well TEKnologies® for these hands-on, minds-on, week-long S.T.E.M. camps suitable for LEGO® novices and maniacs. No materials needed; Play-Well® provides over 100,000 LEGO® pieces for each camp. For more information, visit play-well.org. Fees vary by subject. Dive into the world of dinosaurs through the lens of engineering and science in... View Article

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... View Article

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... View Article

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... View Article

We know. Slime is all the rage. But do you know HOW it works and WHY? In this hands-on summer camp class, young scientists will unravel the mysteries behind everyone's favorite squishy substance. Discover the secrets of states of matter, delve into the fascinating realm of polymers, and unravel the magic of linking molecule chains... View Article

Calling all young adventurers to join our NERD Astronaut Training Program for an out-of-this-world journey through the cosmos! You have a lot to learn and a lot of astronaut training to do! Budding space explorers will dive deep into the mysteries of the universe. From unraveling the secrets of our solar system's formation to discovering... View Article

3D Printing is Nerding's all time most popular class! Nerds love to take this class over and over, so we are now regularly changing projects to keep things fresh and challenging for returning nerds. Also, we have 6 brand new printers that are literally 4x faster! In this fun hands-on class, nerds will craft 3D... View Article

Dive into the electrifying world of circuits and unleash your inner inventor as we explore the magic of electricity! In Electric Inventions, get ready to roll up your sleeves and do some hands-on experimentation with wire, copper tape, LEDs, motors, and batteries. But that's not all -- we'll also introduce you to an awesome tool... View Article

In this dynamic class, nerd designers will dive into the world of vector design software as they embark on a journey to create their own custom wearable designs and stickers. Discover the secrets of graphic design principles such as color balance and visual composition, and learn how to apply them using cutting-edge technology. From brainstorming... View Article

Kids put on their engineer's hats for this exciting week of science activities. They also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science. Grades K - 5 June 1 - 5 Section #:... View Article

Join Play-Well TEKnologies® for these hands-on, minds-on, week-long S.T.E.M. camps suitable for LEGO® novices and maniacs. No materials needed; Play-Well® provides over 100,000 LEGO® pieces for each camp. Travel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Guided by our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors, young builders will return to the age... View Article

Get ready to become a Racer Engineer and explore the thrilling world of physics in a wild ride of fun! In this class, you'll design and build your own racers to speed down our 32ft straight track and showcase raw velocity, as well as master loops, jumps, turns, and stunts on our five additional 25ft... View Article

Think like an architect, build like an engineer, and create like a game designer. In this advanced Minecraft class, older students will work in a class-only private realm to explore how real-world architecture, design, and engineering come together inside the game. They will study architectural styles and famous structures, then use those ideas to plan... View Article

This is a NEW CLASS, so we are working on photos, but your teacher, Mrs. Warwick (art teacher extraordinaire) is in the photos. Just look at her! You know this class will be delightful! Oh, and FYI: BOYS love this class too! Inspired by the kawaii art movement and the Pop Mart blind box craze,... View Article

Embark on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away at our Use the Force summer camp, where young Nerdawans will unleash their inner Nerdi through the power of science and engineering! Channel your inner Force as we delve into the mysteries of physics and explore the science of our own universe. Join us... View Article

Ready to see how engineering can change the world – and have some serious fun doing it? Dive headfirst into the high-impact world of robotics alongside other driven high school students. This isn’t a lecture, it’s a build, test, compete experience. You’ll use your design skills to enhance an underwater robot and put it to... View Article

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... View Article

Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school... View Article

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... View Article

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... View Article

"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... View Article

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... View Article

Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special... View Article

LaterLab is the ultimate playground for innovation, creativity, and connection! Designed for Makers of all kinds, this hands-on space in CREATE at Arizona Science Center® invites you to bring your ideas to life using professional-grade tools and materials. From 3D printing and laser cutting to woodworking and sewing—LaterLab has everything you need to build, innovate,... View Article

LaterLab is the ultimate playground for innovation, creativity, and connection! Designed for Makers of all kinds, this hands-on space in CREATE at Arizona Science Center® invites you to bring your ideas to life using professional-grade tools and materials. From 3D printing and laser cutting to woodworking and sewing—LaterLab has everything you need to build, innovate,... View Article

Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR140  

Who: High School Students ages 14-18 When: Session 1: June 7, 2026 - June 12, 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... View Article

Introducing Junior Individualized Flight Training (J-IFT) Summer Program - Our newly designed former Expo Flight camp. The J-IFT Summer Program is a hands-on, personalized, and individually focused 5-day immersion to aviation for students ages 14-18. Created to match the collegiate flight training environment - dedicated personalized instructor assigned to no more than 2 students -... View Article

Get ready to soar into thecutting-edge world of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)where innovation takesflight! In this dynamic, hands-on program, you won't just learn about UAStechnology, you'll command it, mastering both virtual andreal-world flight operations. Discover the power of droneinnovation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where you'll explorecutting-edge UAS technology through an exciting blend of classroom learning,simulator training, and... View Article