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Earth Camp, an environmental summer program for teens, is a partnership between the University of Arizona College of Science and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
Earth Camps are hands-on, minds-on field camps which focus on sustainability issues and promote youth leadership skills. Students learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and current enviornmental issues while hiking, camping and exploring our beautiful desert. We are pleased to be repeating both our Middle School Earth Camp and our High School advanced Earth Camp this year!More information about Earth Camp
Earth Camp - Middle School
AGES: Entering grades 7, 8 or 9
LOCATION: ASDM (1st week) and University of Arizona (2nd week)
DATES: June 15-19 & 22-27, 2009
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (including lunch) with 3 overnights
FEES: $750.00 (academic merit and financial aid scholarships are available)
Earth Camp - High School
AGES: Entering grades 9, 10 or 11
LOCATION: ASDM, University of Arizona, and the Green River in eastern Utah
DATES: July 8-18, 2009
HOURS: This is a residential camp
FEES: $1500 (academic merit and financial aid scholarships are available)
Museum Explorers Camp
Entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2009
See the museum as you never have before! Our hands-on, minds-on day camps will open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert region. Museum Explorers touch and observe live animals, conduct science experiments, create cool crafts, sketch in desert journals, sample desert foods, and more! Plus, for older kids, the Coyote group goes behind the scenes to explore museum jobs, from keeping animals to building exhibits. All groups will enjoy special sessions with the Sonoran Sea Aquarium staff where they will "dive" into aquatic environments. You won't want to miss the fun!
Session 1 - June 1-4, 2009
Fox Group: Entering Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2009
Instructor: Jesús García
If you picture yourself face to face with a Barn Owl, exploring the intricate anatomy of a tarantula or having a behind the scenes tour at the desert museum, this summer camp is for you! In this camp we will experience close encounters with the flora ...
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Coyote Group: Entering Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2009
Instructor: Brenda King
Do you like to learn about animals that live in the Sonoran Desert? Are you interested in getting an up-close and personal view of some of those animals? How does visiting an animal's off-exhibit holding area sound? Feeding an otter? How about ...
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Session 2 - June 22-25, 2009
Fox Group: Entering Grades 1-3 in the fall of 2009
Instructor: Jesús García
If you picture yourself face to face with a Barn Owl, exploring the intricate anatomy of a tarantula or having a behind the scenes tour at the desert museum, this summer camp is for you! In this camp we will experience close encounters with the flora ...
More details and online signup
Coyote Group: Entering Grades 4-6 in the fall of 2009
Instructor: Brenda King
Do you like to learn about animals that live in the Sonoran Desert? Are you interested in getting an up-close and personal view of some of those animals? How does visiting an animal's off-exhibit holding area sound? Feeding an otter? How about ...
More details and online signup
Session 3 - July 27-30, 2009
Fox Group: Entering Grades 1-2 in the fall of 2009
Instructors: Robin Kropp / Amy Orchard
Fox Explorers will discover the many wonders of our extraordinary desert home as we scamper down a canyon, scramble through a cave, and explore every nook and cranny of the Museum grounds - all while examining the interrelationships between the plants, ...
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Bobcat Group: Entering Grades 3-4 in the fall of 2009
Instructor: Jesús García
If you picture yourself face to face with a Barn Owl, exploring the intricate anatomy of a tarantula or having a behind the scenes tour at the desert museum, this summer camp is for you! In this camp we will experience close encounters with the flora ...
More details and online signup
Coyote Group: Entering Grades 5-6 in the fall of 2009
Instructor: Brenda King
Do you like to learn about animals that live in the Sonoran Desert? Are you interested in getting an up-close and personal view of some of those animals? How does visiting an animal's off-exhibit holding area sound? Feeding an otter? How about ...
More details and online signup
Cost for each session:
$175.00 Non-Members; $150.00 Coati Kids Club or Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Members
