Kids Camps & Programs
Give your children the ultimate gift: a connection to nature. With Desert Botanical Garden's children’s programs, your kids can enjoy a variety of unique opportunities while they discover the wonders of the Sonoran Desert in a safe and stimulating environment.
We integrate a place-based focus on science, art, music, literature and social studies into all of our programs. We utilize the expertise of the Garden’s enthusiastic staff, dedicated volunteers, and diverse partnerships with other organizations to ensure high-quality offerings.
Whether you are looking for self-guided experiences or an engaging, in-depth program, the Garden is a fantastic resource you can count on year round. Our current programs for children and youth include:
Youth Programs
Seedlings Preschool
A science-based enrichment program for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Learning Labs
Science enrichment program geared toward homeschooling families.
Summer Camp
Fun, hands-on, science-based camps for kids of all ages.
Desert Discovery Program for Girl Scouts
Explore the Garden through a guided tour while earning a Desert Discovery Activity Patch.
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Family Programs
Seasonal classes designed with the family in mind, classes this winter include:
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Teen Programs
San Juan River Teen Expedition - Program has been canceled.
Teens get the opportunity to raft the San Juan.
TEEN Volunteers
Join other teens interested in the environment and conservation for fun volunteer activities at the Garden.
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Quest
Coming soon! Test your treasure-hunting skills as you "quest" your way through the Garden, following a series of cacti clues and referring to a special map. Children, parents, and grandparents alike will soon be able to enjoy this engaging route of discovery that incorporates:
- Desert ecology
- Map reading
- Nature observation
- Adventure and fun
Learn more about questing in Arizona.
Exploration Station for Kids
Drop-in science exploration activities for children are available seasonally on the weekends. Stop by the Exploration Station located outside of the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion to investigate and discover!
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