Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories with other Chandler youths. Ages 5 - 12 Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 Weekdays 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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...

Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develo   Ages 5 - 12 Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 Weekdays7:00 AM - 6:00...

The Engineering Projects in Community Service program, known as EPICS, is a national award -winning social entrepreneurship program. Students design, build, and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools, and other not-for-profit organizations. During this program, students will be introduced to engineering design, rapid prototyping (laser cutting, CAD, Arduino, 3D printing), and prototype...

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 June 8 – 12

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!...

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 2: Riding and Intermediate Horse Care Prerequisite required:...

Design and print your own 3D creations! Students learn CAD modeling with TinkerCAD and watch their designs come to life on real 3D printers.   Ages 8 - 12 June 8 - 12

Code your own virtual reality worlds! Students use block-based and text coding to build immersive 3D environments and interactive VR experiences.   Ages 8 - 12 June 8 - 12

Teacher teams attend a one-week institute to deeply explore the progression of learning for middle school mathematics, working together to design site plans for professional development to share strategies and content with colleagues in their schools. For more information or to apply, please visit the IMPACTS K-8 page. June 8 - 12

Unlock your passion for game design in Roblox Studio! You’ll build a game from scratch—sculpting imaginative terrain, modeling 3D parts, and using built-in scripts to create challenges. Envision a world for players to journey through, from sprawling rivers made of lava to zombie hordes or laser-trapped rooms! Then, publish your game online so all your...

Art inspires creativity in many forms—from fine art to graphic novels and animated movies. Now, it’s your turn to pick up the pen and develop your own voice! Artists, unite! Sharpen your drawing skills and join this collaborative introduction to digital art. You’ll start with the fundamentals to design characters and illustrate a story. Whether...

Step directly into Roblox experiences with virtual reality and the Meta Quest 3 headset! You’ll envision, build, and playtest a VR game from start to finish in Roblox Studio. Craft a story and build a 3D terrain that you’ll explore in virtual space. With built-in scripts, you’ll create unique challenges for your players to tackle....

Tap into the world of game design by creating a mobile game or app! You’ll build a prototype, design a user interface, and test it on a portable tablet. Then, launch your project in GameMaker, the engine behind popular indie games like Undertale! You’ll craft a world and create characters, sprites, and levels. With built-in...

Bring your BattleBots® champion home after camp with the all-new iD Tech robotics kit! You’ll build your own fighting robot from the ground up, starting with a motor-driven chassis. Construct your bot’s frame and give it life by wiring a programmable brain! Then, utilize 3D printing technology to manufacture armor and attachments. Iterate and refine your...

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...

Machine learning has introduced many of today’s greatest technological advancements, including object recognition. From self-driving cars to home security systems with intruder detection, data scientists can help make the world a safer place. You’ll take a look under the hood at how AI systems are built and machine learning models are trained. Develop your own...

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++...

3D printing technology has paved the way for countless inventions—from advanced stop-motion puppets in Coraline to custom prosthetic limbs for athletes. Dive deep into Blender, a powerful 3D modeling and animation software used by industry creatives. You’ll invent and model your own designs, like functional desk organizers or imaginative characters. Then, transform them into tactile...

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...

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...

CAMP THEME: LEGO Mining & Crafting Camp Dream it, build it, wreck it, repeat in LEGO®-inspired summer camps! Explore the worlds of Super Heroes, Dinosaurs, Minecraft, Batman and more in Bricks 4 Kidz themed classes. Kids learn science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts while building and playing with LEGO® materials. Design complex machines and...

Kids discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life! They also study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils. Each class also includes a make and take-home project, like a fossil reproduction, an amber time capsule, and coins from around the world! Grades K - 5 Monday, June 8,...

Exploring the Moon – Campers will enjoy learning about the moon with fun activities like creating and designing spacesuits, building Earth/moon models, and constructing craters. Other activities will include hiking, drawing, playing games, and more. Grades 1 - 2 June 8 - 12  

Discovering the Sun – Campers will build solar-powered devices to learn how to harness the sun’s energy. Additionally, campers will safely observe the Sun with telescopes and solar models. Other activities will include hiking, drawing, playing games, and more.   Grades 3 - 4 June 8 - 12

Lighting Our Way – Campers will construct spectrometers and participate in exciting activities to learn about the electromagnetic spectrum. Other activities will include hiking, drawing, playing games, and more.   Grades 5 - 6 June 8-12  

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...

Turn up the heat this summer and cool off with the hottest—and iciest—science at CAMP INNOVATION’s Fire & Ice Summer Camp! Young scientists will explore the extremes of temperature through hands-on experiments and exciting STEM adventures, from crafting glowing lava lamps and stretching thermal slime to testing blubber mittens, engineering snowball launchers, and creating “snow”...

Are you indoorsy (aren't we all in the AZ summer?) but still want the thrill of a campout? This class brings the great outdoors inside with a week of camping-themed STEM challenges. Kids build full-size tent structures in the classroom for an immersive indoor camping experience, complete with low lighting, a fake campfire, and camp...

Step into a glowing world of creativity where art, engineering, and imagination collide! Young adventurers will explore the traits of mythical creatures while learning essential art concepts and techniques through hands-on projects. As we journey through the forest, we'll experiment with watercolor techniques, study the features of dragons and use oil pastels to draw and...

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...

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...

Join Hognerds School of Science & Wizardry! Explore science through magical experiments like glowing slime, levitating spheres, and more. Dress in wizard robes and craft your own wand! In this enchanting class, young wizards will discover the real science behind seemingly magical phenomena. From potions that change color to experiments that defy gravity, every lesson...

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...

Expecto Patronum!! Meet us at platform 9 ¾ and hop on the Hogwarts Express to join us for a week in the wizarding world. Enjoy wand-making, exciting potions, mythical and magical creatures, and more! Campers will complete “classes” each day to make crafts and play Quidditch. Have you ever wanted to experience the magic of...

StemQuest unplugs campers from the computer screen in this action-packed, story-based program. Throughout the week, campers will be constantly on the move as they experiment and play. StemQuest has intentionally extracted the wide array of exhilarating challenges and mysteries from popular gaming apps and turned it all into a live adventure. Campers will use age-appropriate...

Work on building your very own roller coaster in the morning using K’Nex and other awesome materials, then go on a virtual ride in the afternoon. Roller Coaster Design allows campers to learn and test the science behind roller coasters. After building the coaster in the real world, let’s take it digital! Campers will build...

Transform your Roblox avatar into a monster marble, then build tracks and loops for it to travel. You control the marble while creating your super course, but then…Your friend will control it! Can you make a course hard enough to be fun, but not so hard that it’s frustrating? We will show you how to...

Have you always wanted to make gaming videos that people enjoy? In this camp, students will learn the basics of video editing and turn their ideas into entertaining content! Students will be given a prompt to record focused gameplay using Streamlabs. They will then take their video and audio recordings and bring them into the...

This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...

Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...

Calling young architects and world travellers! Do you want to travel the world in Minecraft? In this five-day camp (classes), students will recreate historical structures from around the world. Students will learn about the structure, its country/culture, and its significance while “traveling” worldwide within the digital world of Minecraft. The student will also be building...

This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...

Step into a glowing world of creativity where art, engineering, and imagination collide! Young adventurers will explore the traits of mythical creatures while learning essential art concepts and techniques through hands-on projects. As we journey through the forest, we'll experiment with watercolor techniques, study the features of dragons and use oil pastels to draw and...

Hold LIVE animals! Learn about amazing animals and use digital microscopes to see the micro-world. From jungle orangutans to arctic polar bears, discover incredible species through hands-on science.   Ages 6 - 9 June 8 - 12

Master the art of graphic design using vector software to create custom wearables and stickers. Learn color balance, visual composition, and typography.   Ages 9 - 13 June 8 - 12

Think like an architect. Build like an engineer. Create like a game designer. Study real-world architecture, learn advanced building techniques, and explore redstone circuits and coding techniques in a class-only shared private realm.   Ages 9 - 13 June 8 - 12

Underground Explorer and Rockin' Rockets in one day! Underground Explorer: Kids discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life! They also study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils. Each class also includes a make and take-home project, like a fossil reproduction, an amber time capsule, and coins from...

The best way to learn about the animals is from the animals themselves!  Each day includes activities that are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) oriented, but these academic components are hidden within animal interactions, activities, games, and helping care for the animals.  Your child's safety is of the utmost importance to us, which...

The best way to learn about the animals is from the animals themselves!  Each day includes activities that are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) oriented, but these academic components are hidden within animal interactions, activities, games, and helping care for the animals.  Your child's safety is of the utmost importance to us, which...

Get ready for an exciting, hands-on adventure at STEAM Machines™ Maker Camp at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center! Designed especially for ages 11–14, this action-packed day camp lets students explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through fun, creative challenges. Campers will build simple machines, design electric circuits, learn basic programming, and work as a...

3...2...1...Blast off into a summer of space exploration at NASA ASTRO® Camp with CAMP INNOVATION! Campers will train like real astronauts as they explore the science behind space travel, planetary systems, rocketry, robotics, and life beyond Earth. Developed in partnership with NASA, this exciting camp brings the wonders of STEM to life through hands-on experiments,...

What do the health of animals, the environment, and people have in the common? A whole lot, it turns out! Campers in grades 6-8 will learn about the One Health Principle: protecting animals and the environment protects us too. Through activities, animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers will explore actions we can all take to...

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...

LET’S ROLL! Prepare to get creative with Roblox studio and replace the default character with…A Marble! Code your very own marble extreme course then set it ablaze with the lightning fast super speed setting. Fly down ramps, jump across kill blocks, and smash into walls with your very own marble based Obbie. Oh..Did we mention...

Test your observation skills while learning about the worlds invisible to the naked eye! In this camp we’ll explore tiny but mighty parts of our world, such as microscopic creatures living in pond water to matter important in chemical reactions.    Ages 7 - 9 June 8th - 12th

Explore the inner workings of our universe and learn about galaxies, stars, dark matter, black holes and more! This camp will unlock some of the mysteries of our universe with special guests from the UA Department of Astronomy.  Black Hole Odyssey has limited scholarship funds available. To request assistance, please email heatherparra@arizona.edu.     Ages 9...

This camp engages students aged 11 - 14 in hands-on activities that introduce integrated engineering—a multidisciplinary approach that combines mechanical, electrical, software, and design thinking skills to solve real-world problems. Through a series of interactive design challenges, students will work in teams to brainstorm, prototype, test, and refine their ideas. Along the way, they will design,...

Take a tour around the world exploring the planet’s diverse animal habitats and the animals that rely on them. Explore ecosystems within each habitat and learn how all of the animals within them are interdependent. This camp will provide interactive and close up experiences exploring some of OdySea Aquarium’s own amazing animal habitats. Ages 8...

Campers will experiment with the science of flight, rocket-building, and the fascinating world of tanks and other vehicles. They’ll get the chance to tour the inside of some of the museum’s aircraft and fly on the museum’s simulators.   Ages 8 - 12 June 8 - 12  

Campers will explore STEAM by designing, building and collaborating while discovering how creativity and problem-solving go hand in hand.   Ages 8 - 12 June 8 - 12

Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket...

Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google and NASA? Discover how to code with Python using accessible web-based platforms that guide students through a series of daily lessons. Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.  ...

Unlock the power of Roblox® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world Roblox® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your Roblox® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family....

Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will...

In this class, students will learn the basics of programming within Minecraft! Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program...

Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure...

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and Duplo® blocks will be provided. Ages 5-12.

Have you always wanted to beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft? In this class, students will work together to practice fighting mobs and completing the major challenges in the game on their way to victory! Every day, students will get to learn a new concept of Minecraft survival, then advance to the next steps that...

Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...

This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...

Mad Science invites you to fly with science at our exciting Mad Science Phenomenal Flights Camp. Aerodynamics and Motion are the stars of this fun-filled week. Design and build everything from kites and planes to a miniature hovercraft. Learn about celestial navigation as you go on a tour of our galaxy. Experience the laws of...

Turn up the heat this summer and cool off with the hottest—and iciest—science at CAMP INNOVATION’s Fire & Ice Summer Camp! Young scientists will explore the extremes of temperature through hands-on experiments and exciting STEM adventures, from crafting glowing lava lamps and stretching thermal slime to testing blubber mittens, engineering snowball launchers, and creating “snow”...

BEHAVIOR NOTE: This class is incredibly fun, but drones are not chaos-powered toys. Students must stay calm, follow directions immediately, and treat the equipment, instructors, and each other with respect at all times. Unsafe, reckless, or overly silly behavior means a student will be grounded and will sit out of flying activities until they are...

Students learn what AI is, how it works, and how to use it effectively. The class frames AI as a superpower tool — something to wield skillfully, not fear or blindly trust. Students explore the full AI landscape including chatbots, image generation, music creation, video, AI agents, and coding. They learn context engineering (the skill...

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...

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, Kawaii...

In this super fun class, we'll play with different kinds of robots. We have the lil' Ozobots, who can follow lines and do cool tricks when they drive over different colors. Then there's the speedy Indi robots, who zip around as they drive over special color tiles. And let's not forget about Dash, the robot...

Physical and digital games, games, and more games! Are you ready to join the exciting world of programming? In our Coding Mini-Games class, we will have a blast learning the basics of coding by making interactive games. You'll get to use the super easy but powerful Scratch Jr platform to make your very own digital...

Bring your fashion ideas to life. Campers will learn garment construction, sewing techniques, and design fundamentals while creating wearable projects. They will construct garments using sewing machines and professional techniques used by designers and makers. This hands-on camp builds technical skills, creativity, and confidence through real apparel design. Ages 14+ June 8 - 12

Turn your ideas into real objects! Campers aged 7 and up will learn how to design their own creations using beginner-friendly 3D design software and watch them come to life on a 3D printer. Along the way, students explore creativity, engineering, and problem-solving while discovering how modern makers invent and build. Ages 7 - 18...

Kids will learn all about becoming a doctor through engaging hands-on activities in this unique summer camp. These future doctors will learn the anatomy and functions of the heart and lungs, what is in a doctor's bag, and more. Students will go home with models, worksheets, and their own stethoscopes! This is an experience full...

An indoor camping adventure packed with STEM challenges! Build shelters, explore caves, study rocks, make water filters, cook with solar ovens, and earn camping badges! Ages 6 - 9 June 8 - 12

Join our Nerd Astronaut Training Program! Build scale models of the solar system, launch rockets, create a Space Station, and simulate a Mars rover landing.   Ages 6 - 9 June 8 - 12

Dive into robotics with Sphero, a powerful rolling robot! Learn coding fundamentals, program Sphero for maze competitions, build robo-boats, and explore the history of robotics.   Ages 9 - 13 June 8 - 12

Step up from TinkerCAD into professional 3D modeling with Blender, the free, industry-standard software used by real artists and game designers.   Ages 11 - 15 June 8 - 12

Have you always wanted to make gaming videos that people enjoy? In this camp, students will learn the basics of video editing and turn their ideas into entertaining content! Students will be given a prompt to record focused gameplay using Streamlabs. They will then take their video and audio recordings and bring them into the...

This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...

Calling young architects and world travellers! Do you want to travel the world in Minecraft? In this five-day camp (classes), students will recreate historical structures from around the world. Students will learn about the structure, its country/culture, and its significance while “traveling” worldwide within the digital world of Minecraft. The student will also be building...

In this class, students will learn the basics of programming within Minecraft! Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program...

Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure...

Have you always wanted to beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft? In this class, students will work together to practice fighting mobs and completing the major challenges in the game on their way to victory! Every day, students will get to learn a new concept of Minecraft survival, then advance to the next steps that...

Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...

This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...

Celebrate our wonderful oceans at the Chandler Nature Center. Conduct hands-on science experiments to better understand ocean density, differences between saltwater and fresh water, and the effect the ocean has on marine life.   Ages 7 - 11

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...

Join Mesa Arts Center's MABEL (Mobile Arts Based Engagement Lab) in the Children's area for a summer of dino fun! Each week, we will explore a new element of the past to tell a story about the dinosaurs that once roamed the planet!

Using paper bags and construction paper, construct your very own dinosaur hand puppet!

Kids of all ages will learn about different nature-related science topics by completing hands-on experiments using scientific field studies, team building, and problem-solving skills. Ages 7 - 14 Jun 9, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026 Tue 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Create your own custom fidget spinner using a laser cutter in this hands-on library THINKspot program. Participants will cut out their spinner and personalize it with wood-burning tools to make a one-of-a-kind design. This program is for teens ages 12 to 18.

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...

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to start using the 3D printer with downloaded designs.

Get up close and personal with the Phoenix Zoo's captivating creatures! Expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.

Get up close and personal with the Phoenix Zoo's captivating creatures! Expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.

Learn about TPU 95 on the 3D printers and use a 3D printed mold to create your own dinosaur candle.

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...

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! We cover nutrition essentials such as My Plate, key nutrients: calories, fats, and protein, food safety, and osteoporosis prevention. Class participants will graduate from the course with a Certificate from the University of Arizona.

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00  

Go with the flow and travel into one of nature’s most epic displays of power – a volcano. Mini geologists will erupt with excitement as they build their own blast-worthy volcano. This explosive class teaches students the vast types of volcanoes and earth sciences through art, games, and hands-on experiments.   Ages 6 - 12

"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...

Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00  

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Join us for a special dinosaur story and hands-on craft time. Children will create their very own dinosaur to stomp with and take home!

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,...

Our desert enviroment is rich with diverse plants and trees with edible components. In this interactive class, learn about the different types of mesquite trees that grow in our community, and how to harvest their sweet beans sustainably. The adventure begins with a short walk through Veterans Oasis Park where you will learn to identify...

Using LEGO bricks, kids build famous U.S. landmarks while learning how communities are designed and connected.   Ages 5 - 12

The ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun. This program includes a big Dinosaur show, baby dinosaurs, sensory bins and story time with Dino Crew's new book. People of all ages will love this package as our big Dinosaurs dance and interact, bringing laughs and nonstop smiles.

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,...

Astronomy Camp invites students to explore the universe through modern astrophysics. This immersive, research-based program goes beyond stargazing, offering hands-on experience with the tools and techniques astronomers use to study celestial phenomena. Throughout the week, participants investigate topics like stellar evolution, black holes, exoplanets, and gravitational waves through experiments, data analysis, and telescope observations. Students...

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 -...

Step into the world of intelligent coding where creativity meets technology! In VibeCode: AI & Robotics Camp, explore how machines think, move, and make decisions through programming and artificial intelligence. Designed for beginners and young tech enthusiasts, this camp introduces coding in a fun, visual way before moving into real-world AI applications. Participants will Experience: Code...