Camps at the Desert Museum

Desert Museum Camps

To the desert and beyond! Our engaging camps will explore the Sonoran Desert region’s diverse land, sea, animals, and plants. Campers will explore every nook and cranny of the Museum as they use science to make their own desert discoveries, observe live animals up close, create art, and chill out in our Packrat Playhouse.

Quail

Mesquite Tree

Roundtail Squirrel

Cholla Buddies Fall Break Camp

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
October 7-11, 2024
Grades 1-6

Desert Museum Members: $255 (Join Today!)
Non-Members: $275

Connect with nature at the Desert Museum! Campers will explore human relationships with the Sonoran Desert through science, crafts, play, and live animal encounters. Campers will leave with an understanding of their role in the desert and ways to explore nature in their own lives.

Optional for Adults: Work from the Museum

Don’t want to drive back and forth every day? Stay and work/play at the Museum while your child is at camp!

Your work station includes:

Personal (but not private) work space (bring your own computer)
- Please note that a completely private area to take calls/Zooms is not guaranteed
Indoors with air conditioning and Wi-Fi
6' distancing from other stations
Museum entry included
Come and go from your workspace to see the Museum at your leisure
Limit 8 — reserve your space early!

An educator uses a microscope as a child looks on, and two other children use microscopes in the background

What to Wear

Campers will be participating in a variety of activities that involve running, jumping, playing, and maybe even getting a little messy. Campers must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Check the daily weather and send your camper dressed accordingly.

What to Bring to Camp

Bring daily, packed in a backpack or other easily carried bag:

Full refillable water bottle
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Packed snack & lunch

Changes or Cancellations

No refunds for cancellations made less than 15 days from the program date. Cancellations made more than 15 days from the program date will be refunded the program fee less $25.00.

Please notify us as soon as possible of a cancellation, change, or to be added to waitlist. Contact us at 520-883-3025 or email: [email protected].