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The Arboretum’s Summer Adventure Programs: 200 acres of environmental education!

The Arboretum is a great place for children to discover nature in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, cultivated gardens, and meadows. Our Summer Adventure Programs explore not only plants but also birds and other animals. Children embark on a different adventure each week, where they learn about natural habitats, make crafts, play games, and enjoy a snack.

Register early — camps are limited in size, with two adult leaders, to ensure high quality programming. Receipt of full payment guarantees your space.

You must call or email first to check availability. Some sections are already full.

To reserve a date for your class, call or e-mail Katie Flint at (928) 774-1442, ext. 123. (Limited office hours)

This program receives financial support from the Flagstaff P-12 Educational Resources Fund through the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

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For week-long camps for young campers check out the offerings provided this summer at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

Summer Day Camps : Ages 4–7

Half-day environmental exploration camps for preschoolers and early elementary aged children.

• Dates / times: See below
• Instructors: Michelle Galloway and April Divine, ages 4–5; Katie Flint and Sarah David, ages 6–7.
• Maximum participants per class: 12
• Length: 3.5 hours per session
• Fee: $16 per child per class, members / $20 nonmembers; optional lunch supervision fee $5 (We do not provide refunds.)

We hold programs for each age group simultaneously so siblings can participate with their peers. Two professional educators lead each summer camp. Children spend most of their time outside in the gardens, wetlands, forest, and meadow.

Two complementary themes are offered each week; children can come in the mornings or afternoons or stay the whole day on Tuesday or Wednesday. If staying all day, children may eat their lunch with staff for an additional fee.

Preschoolers (Ages 4–5)

Day	Date	9:00 AM – 12:30 PM	1:30 – 5:00 PM
Tues	June 8	Water Bug World	Good Bug/Bad Bug
Wed	June 9	Good Bug/Bad Bug	Water Bug World
Tues	June 15	Pollinator Pals	Busy Bees
Wed	June 16	Busy Bees	Pollinator Pals
Tues	June 22	Pollywogs and more	Lizard Wizards
Wed	June 23	Lizard Wizards	Pollywogs and more
Tues	June 29	Super Sprouts	Make a Garden Pizza
Wed	June 30	Make a Garden Pizza	Super Sprouts
Tues	July 6	Furry Friends	Let’s Go Batty
Wed	July 7	Let’s Go Batty	Furry Friends
Tues	July 13	Our Feathered Friends	Forest Fairies & Gnomes
Wed	July 14	Forest Fairies & Gnomes	Our Feathered Friends
Tues	July 20	Peter Rabbit’s Garden	The Secret Life of Worms
Wed	July 21	The Secret Life of Worms	Peter Rabbit’s Garden

Early Elementary (Ages 6–7)

Day	Date	9:00 AM – 12:30 PM	1:30 – 5:00 PM
Tues	June 8	The Aquatic Life	Bugs in the Garden
Wed	June 9	Bugs in the Garden	The Aquatic Life
Tues	June 15	Beautiful Butterflies	What’s the Buzz about Bees?
Wed	June 16	What’s the Buzz about Bees?	Beautiful Butterflies
Tues	June 22	Amphibian Friends	Snakes on a Plain
Wed	June 23	Snakes on a Plain	Amphibian Friends
Tues	June 29	Plant Power!	In a Cactapus’ Garden
Wed	June 30	In a Cactapus’ Garden	Plant Power!
Tues	July 6	Wildlife Wonders	Creatures of the Night
Wed	July 7	Creatures of the Night	Wildlife Wonders
Tues	July 13	Falcon, Hawk, and Owl Prowl	The Enchanted Forest
Wed	July 14	The Enchanted Forest	Falcon, Hawk, and Owl Prowl
Tues	July 20	Viva la Veggie	Compost Critters
Wed	July 21	Compost Critters	Viva la Veggie