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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 Camp opens eyes and minds to our unique, interdependent and awe-inspiring planet, drawing connections from our homes, to our region, to the globe, and to what we can learn about Earth from space. Earth campers work in teams to develop awareness and understanding of our planet's ecosystems and how to better live in harmony with the natural world.
Students learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and current enviornmental issues while hiking, camping, doing field research and exploring our beautiful desert.
We are pleased to be offering a new curriculum for the Middle School Earth Camp this year and to repeat our river trip program for our High School advanced Earth Camp!
More information about Earth Camp
Earth Camp - Middle School
AGES: Entering grades 7, 8 or 9
LOCATION: ASDM, UA, Sky Center on Mt. Lemmon
DATES: June 14-18 & 21-26, 2010
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with 4 overnights
FEES: $750.00 (academic merit and financial aid scholarships are available)
Earth Camp - High School
AGES: Entering grades 10, 11 or 12
LOCATION: ASDM, University of Arizona, Canyon de Chelly and the Green River in eastern Utah
DATES: July 7-18, 2010
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 2010
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 observe live animals, conduct science experiments, create cool crafts, learn to draw plants and animals, sample desert foods, hike in the desert, and more! Plus, for older kids, the Coyote group goes on a photo safari - developing their skills in digital photography and ecology.
Session 1 - July 26-29, 2010
Fox Group: Entering Grades 1-2 in the fall of 2010
Instructor: Maria Yannessa
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, ...
More details and online signup
Bobcat Group: Entering Grades 3-4 in the fall of 2010
Instructor: Jesús Manuel 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 2010
Instructor: Brenda King
Adaptations Photo-Safari Summer Camp
Do you like to take photographs of plants and animals? Are you curious about the amazing strategies plants and animals use to survive in our desert? If you do, then this is the summer camp for you! We are ...
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Session 2 - August 2-5, 2010
Fox Group: Entering Grades 1-2 in the fall of 2010
Instructors: Maria Yannessa
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, ...
More details and online signup
Bobcat Group: Entering Grades 3-4 in the fall of 2010
Instructor: Jesús Manuel 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 2010
Instructor: Brenda King
Adaptations Photo-Safari Summer Camp
Do you like to take photographs of plants and animals? Are you curious about the amazing strategies plants and animals use to survive in our desert? If you do, then this is the summer camp for you! We are ...
More details and online signup
Cost for each session:
$175.00 Non-Members; $150.00 Coati Kids Club or Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Members
