Register Now for Summer 2024
Let your imagination run wild in our series of 5-day camp sessions that spark curiosity in science through hands-on interactive programs that incorporate learning through high-energy challenges, building, and design. CAMP INNOVATION is sure to inspire, educate and engage your curious mind through hands-on science. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all camp sessions.
ONSITE CAMPS
Grades 1-6
Arizona Science Center | 600 East Washington Street, Phoenix 85004
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT NOW THROUGH APRIL 15: Save $30
$295 Members | $325 Non-Members
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Lunch Included
One Ocean
Grades 1-6
June 3-7 | July 1-3
Dive into ocean science this summer! Tied to Arizona Science Center’s featured exhibition, OceanXperience, campers will take a deep dive into the ocean to explore the creatures who call the deep home, as well as the amazing adaptations that allow them to handle one of Earth’s most intense environments. Not only will they learn about the ocean’s creatures—but they’ll explore how to protect them too!
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
Grades 1-6
June 10-14 | July 8-12
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond. Campers will learn about black holes, create their galaxies, imagine what other forms of life could look like, discover the Sun’s role in our Solar System, and dive into how and why astronauts study space to better understand our universe.
Special Activity July 8-12 Only! Campers will attend a Phoenix Mercury basketball game on July 10 as part of 2024 Camp Day.
Career Camp
Grades 1-6
June 17-21 | July 15-19
Are you curious about what it takes to land a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) career? Career Camp will give campers a glimpse into the lives of STEAM professionals in various fields, from healthcare and technology to design and sports! Throughout the week, future scientists will explore the possibilities of their future through engaging, hands-on activities related to each profession, with each day dedicated to a different field.
Germ Geniuses
Grades 5-6
June 17-21 | July 8-12
Ever been curious about how germs actually spread? Throughout the week, campers will have the opportunity to identify different germs and investigate bacteria growth through hands-on experiments and guest speakers! Prepare to explore the effects of different germs, how to prevent getting sick and the data scientists collect about these mini organisms to help protect communities in the future.
We Are Engineers!
Grades 1-6
June 24-28 | July 22-26
Calling all future engineers—if you’ve ever wondered what a day in the life of an engineer looks like, this is the camp for you! Each day, campers will explore a different engineering field and engage in hands-on investigations designed to get a better feel for what each engineer may encounter during their day-to-day work.
OFFSITE CAMPS
Willcox Historic Theater
134 North Railroad Avenue Willcox, AZ 85643
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Icky, Sticky, Slimy Science
June 24-28: Grades 1-8
Dive into all things gross! Throughout the week, campers will explore the human body, states of matter and more through hands-on activities. From making your own slime and decoding candy DNA to investigating our body’s stomach acid and performing thrilling experiments, future scientists will tap into chemistry, biology and more.
Ocean Exploration
July 15-19: Grades 1-8
Calling all ocean explorers! Dive into the ocean deep to discover the weird and wonderful things that lie beneath the waves. Throughout the week, campers will learn about oceanography by exploring the ocean’s properties, characteristics, marine life and geography through hands-on challenges and experiments. Discover the ocean’s zones, how to protect sea turtle nests, how sharks stay buoyant and the effects of ocean acidification.
White Mountain Nature Center
425 S Woodland Rd Pinetop, AZ 85929
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Icky, Sticky, Slimy Science
June 3-7: Ages 6-11
Dive into all things gross! Throughout the week, campers will explore the human body, states of matter and more through hands-on activities. From making your own slime and decoding candy DNA to investigating our body’s stomach acid and performing thrilling experiments, future scientists will tap into chemistry, biology and more.
Detective Discovery
June 10-14: Ages 6-11
We have a mystery to solve—and we need YOUR
help! Can you help solve it? Throughout the week, campers will be challenged to solve the mystery through science! Future detectives will dive into forensic science by applying the same methods real detectives use—fingerprinting, evidence examination, handwriting analysis, DNA extraction, encoding secret messages and more.
Ocean Exploration
June 17-21: Ages 6-11
Calling all ocean explorers! Dive into the ocean deep to discover the weird and wonderful things that lie beneath the waves. Throughout the week, campers will learn about oceanography by exploring the ocean’s properties, characteristics, marine life and geography through hands-on challenges and experiments. Discover the ocean’s zones, how to protect sea turtle nests, how sharks stay buoyant and the effects of ocean acidification.
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
June 24-28: Ages 6-11
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond through STEAM activities and experiments. Campers will learn about our Moon’s phases and habitats, discover alien ocean magnetism, and create their own mission patches.
Tubac Presidio
1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
June 3-7: Grades 1-6
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond through STEAM activities and experiments. Campers will learn about our Moon’s phases and habitats, discover alien ocean magnetism, and create their own mission patches.
Registration Opening Soon
Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ocean Exploration
June 4-7: Ages 5-12
Calling all ocean explorers! Dive into the ocean deep to discover the weird and wonderful things that lie beneath the waves. Throughout the week, campers will learn about oceanography by exploring the ocean’s properties, characteristics, marine life and geography through hands-on challenges and experiments. Discover the ocean’s zones, how to protect sea turtle nests, how sharks stay buoyant and the effects of ocean acidification.
Detective Discovery
June 11-14: Ages 7-12
We have a mystery to solve—and we need YOUR
help! Can you help solve it? Throughout the week, campers will be challenged to solve the mystery through science! Future detectives will dive into forensic science by applying the same methods real detectives use—fingerprinting, evidence examination, handwriting analysis, DNA extraction, encoding secret messages and more.
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
June 25-28: Ages 5-12
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond through STEAM activities and experiments. Campers will learn about our Moon’s phases and habitats, discover alien ocean magnetism, and create their own mission patches.
Icky, Sticky, Slimy Science
June 9-12: Ages 7-12
Dive into all things gross! Throughout the week, campers will explore the human body, states of matter and more through hands-on activities. From making your own slime and decoding candy DNA to investigating our body’s stomach acid and performing thrilling experiments, future scientists will tap into chemistry, biology and more.
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
July 23-26: Ages 5-12
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond through STEAM activities and experiments. Campers will learn about our Moon’s phases and habitats, discover alien ocean magnetism, and create their own mission patches.
Clark Park Community Center and Pool
1730 S Roosevelt St, Tempe, AZ 85281
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Ages 5-7
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Ages 8-12
Ocean Exploration
June 17-21
Calling all ocean explorers! Dive into the ocean deep to discover the weird and wonderful things that lie beneath the waves. Throughout the week, campers will learn about oceanography by exploring the ocean’s properties, characteristics, marine life and geography through hands-on challenges and experiments. Discover the ocean’s zones, how to protect sea turtle nests, how sharks stay buoyant and the effects of ocean acidification.
Ages 5-7 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Detective Discovery
June 24-28
We have a mystery to solve—and we need YOUR help! Can you help solve it? Throughout the week, campers will be challenged to solve the mystery through science! Future detectives will dive into forensic science by applying the same methods real detectives use—fingerprinting, evidence examination, handwriting analysis, DNA extraction, encoding secret messages and more.
Icky, Sticky, Slimy Science
July 1-3
Dive into all things gross! Throughout the week, campers will explore the human body, states of matter and more through hands-on activities. From making your own slime and decoding candy DNA to investigating our body’s stomach acid and performing thrilling experiments, future scientists will tap into chemistry, biology and more.
Ages 5-7 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
July 15-19
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond through STEAM activities and experiments. Campers will learn about our Moon’s phases and habitats, discover alien ocean magnetism, and create their own mission patches.
Ages 5-7 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Flagstaff BASIS
1700 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
June 3-7: Grades 1-6
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond through STEAM activities and experiments. Campers will learn about our Moon’s phases and habitats, discover alien ocean magnetism, and create their own mission patches.
Ocean Exploration
June 10-14: Grades 1-6
Calling all ocean explorers! Dive into the ocean deep to discover the weird and wonderful things that lie beneath the waves. Throughout the week, campers will learn about oceanography by exploring the ocean’s properties, characteristics, marine life and geography through hands-on challenges and experiments. Discover the ocean’s zones, how to protect sea turtle nests, how sharks stay buoyant and the effects of ocean acidification.
Detective Discovery
June 17-21: Grades 2-6
We have a mystery to solve—and we need YOUR help! Can you help solve it? Throughout the week, campers will be challenged to solve the mystery through science! Future detectives will dive into forensic science by applying the same methods real detectives use—fingerprinting, evidence examination, handwriting analysis, DNA extraction, encoding secret messages and more.
Icky, Sticky, Slimy Science
June 24-28: Grades 2-6
Dive into all things gross! Throughout the week, campers will explore the human body, states of matter and more through hands-on activities. From making your own slime and decoding candy DNA to investigating our body’s stomach acid and performing thrilling experiments, future scientists will tap into chemistry, biology and more.
NASA ASTRO CAMP®
July 8-12: Grades 1-6
Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond through STEAM activities and experiments. Campers will learn about our Moon’s phases and habitats, discover alien ocean magnetism, and create their own mission patches.
Extended Days
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | $75 per Week per Camper | Onsite Camps at Arizona Science Center
Campers will get to freely explore different activities after the regular camp day is over. CAMP INNOVATION Team Members will be supervising the campers in the typical drop-off and pick-up zones during this time. There is no change to the pick-up process, just call 602.710.0670 and we will bring your camper(s) out to you for dismissal.
Important Note for the July 4 Holiday: Extended Days will only be available July 1-2 at a discounted price ($30).
Scholarships
Arizona Science Center is committed to providing access to exceptional educational experiences in STEM learning, regardless of ability to pay program fees. Scholarships for camps are available thanks to generous donors and community partners.
To apply for a scholarship for CAMP INNOVATION, please click here and complete this short online application.
THE CAMP INNOVATION EXPERIENCE
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