Just for Kids

Harris Hawk in flight

Camps

Open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert Region with our hands-on, minds-on camps. Offering both in-person and virtual camps seasonally.

Learn more
Educator Michelle plays guitar next to the entrance to Packrat Playhouse

Music at the Museum

Enjoy a tasty (musical) jam as you sing and dance along to a desert inspired tune! Fun for kiddos and the young at heart alike. Revisit this page every now and again as more songs will be added over time!

Learn more
Coati Club

Coati Kids Club

If you — or a kid you know is wild about the desert, a Coati Kids Club membership is for you. Members receive great benefits, including exclusive events throughout the year!

Learn more
Junior Docents

Junior Docents

Junior Docents are teen volunteers who engage with museum guests, sharing natural history and conservation stories. Junior Docents are trained to help people better understand, appreciate, and live in harmony with the Sonoran Desert Region.

Learn more
Children watching Educator on laptop

Virtual Programs

These live interactive programs are perfect for teachers, homeschoolers, learning ’pandemic pods‘, libraries, youth groups and more!

Learn more
Virtual Celebrations

Virtual Celebrations

Celebrate your special occasion with a virtual Desert Museum host! Includes 60 minutes of Fun for up to 15 Households, 4 Games, a Personalized E-invite, a Digital Goodie Bag and more!

Book Today
Games

Games and other Resources

Play online, learn about the Sonoran Desert, solve puzzles, watch videos, and more.

Learn more
Packrat Playhouse

Play like a Packrat

Slink, swoop, or scamper to the Desert Museum for an unforgettable adventure in Packrat Playhouse!

Learn more
Silhouette Icon
CESD Homepage Adult Classes and Trips School & Youth Programs Teacher Resources Need-based Discount Application Community Outreach Digital Library Kids & Education Research & Conservation Natural History Tour of the Sonoran Desert Region Sonorensis magazine cover
Sonorensis Docent Program Desert Museum Press - Books

Support Desert Museum Education!

A donation of any size will help sustain our educational efforts. Simply select- Education, Conservation, Science, Research for your designation.

Donate