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... 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

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

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

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... View Article

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... View Article

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.... View Article

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... View Article

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... 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

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... 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

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... 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

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,... View Article

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... View Article

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  

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... View Article

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... 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

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... View Article

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,... View Article

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”... View Article

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... 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

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... View Article

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... View Article

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... 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

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... 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

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... View Article

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.  ... View Article

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.... View Article

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... View Article

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... View Article

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”... View Article

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... View Article

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... 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

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... View Article

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... View Article

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... 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

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

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

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... 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

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... View Article