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Earth Camp 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 environmental 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!
Earth Camp applications were due March 15th, 2008. For late applications (to the High School program only) please go to Catalina Foothills Community Schools.
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Earth Camp - Middle School
AGES: Entering grades 7, 8 or 9
LOCATION: ASDM (1st week) and University of Arizona (2nd week)
DATES: June 16-20 & 23-28, 2008
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (including lunch) with 3 overnights
FEES: $750.00 (academic merit, financial aid and GEAR UP scholarships are available)
Earth Camp - High School
AGES: Entering grades 9, 10 or 11
LOCATION: ASDM, San Carlos, Mexico and University of Arizona
DATES: July 7-16, 2008
HOURS: This is a residential camp
FEES: $1500 (academic merit, financial aid and GEAR UP scholarships are available)
Museum Explorers Camp - Revised!
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!
Camp Groups:
Fox Group: Entering Grades 1 & 2
Instructor: Julie Strom
Session 1: June 23 - 26
Session 2: July 28 - 31
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
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
Instructor: Jesús Garcia
Session 1: June 23 - 26
Session 2: July 28 - 31
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
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 5 & 6
Instructor: Brenda King
Session 1: June 23 - 26
Session 2: July 28 - 31
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3 pm
It takes a lot of people and a lot of hard work to run the Desert Museum. In this camp, participants will learn about the many different types of jobs that are involved in order to keep the Museum running every day. Learn about animal keeping from our ...
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Cost for each session:
$175.00 Non-Members; $150.00 Coati Kids Club or Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Members
