Campers get to explore the Desert Botanical Garden trails and engage with its unique desert environment through a blend of scientific discovery, art, and outdoor play.
DBG Desert Discovery Camps offer elementary-aged campers an immersive experience in nature, focusing on the unique beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Through hands-on activities and exploration of the Desert Botanical Garden trails, campers develop outdoor skills, engage in nature-inspired art, and learn about sustainability and science. Activities include scientific discovery, engineering challenges, microscope investigations, and labs centered on desert plants and animals. Campers may also get to interact with butterflies in the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion, learn about the role of insects in pollination, and create nature-inspired crafts like bee's wax lip balm or pressed wildflower art. The camp aims to foster curiosity, encourage exploration, and provide a fun, educational environment where children can connect with the natural world.
Campers enjoy the Garden trails in the morning, participate in water play activities to stay cool, and engage in indoor hands-on activities in air-conditioned classrooms in the afternoons.
This camp is ideal for curious minds and active imaginations eager to connect with nature and explore the desert through science, art, and outdoor adventures.
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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