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April 21, 2024

POPULAR ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER SUMMER CAMPS RETURN

 Ignite Curiosity and Creativity at CAMP INNOVATION This Summer

 

PHOENIX – CAMP INNOVATION is back for summer 2025 — Bigger and better, igniting a passion for science in young minds from June 2 through July 25. Designed specifically for students in grades 1 to 6, this STEM-focused camp offers a dynamic blend of hands-on experiments, thrilling field trips and many other engaging activities designed to inspire, educate and engage curious minds through hands-on science. 

Set in the vibrant, fun, and educational environment of the Arizona Science Center, CAMP INNOVATION provides an immersive 5-day experience each week, packed with energy and excitement. With a variety of themes, campers will explore new horizons in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 

“For more than 28 years, Arizona Science Center has hosted CAMP INNOVATION engaging with over 30,000 kids from across Arizona. We are proud of this program and have received hundreds of positive reviews from parents and campers,” said Ashley Brooks, Director, CAMP INNOVATION.

“Sending our girls to CAMP INNOVATION has been a fantastic experience. They come home excited and full of stories about their adventures as junior scientists. We’re so grateful for the care, creativity, and energy the Science Center team puts into making each week truly memorable,” said Claudine Wessel, parent of daughters Liddie, age 9 and Rory, age 7.

NEW OFFERINGS FOR SUMMER 2025

  • Family Overnight Camp: Campers, grab your parents and step into a night at the museum—CAMP INNOVATION edition. Dive into hands-on science fun, enjoy a pizza dinner, late-night snacks, and breakfast, and sleep inside the Science Center for a one-of-a-kind adventure.
  • Summer CIT Program: Are you ready to prepare for your first job as a camp counselor? CAMP INNOVATION’s new Counselor in Training (CIT) program will equip you with the skills to confidently lead a classroom of campers while also developing essential professional skills for your future career. Participants who complete both weeks of the CIT program and are at least 16 years old will have the opportunity to interview for open camp positions during school breaks and summer sessions.

SUMMER CAMP THEMES

  • Delicious Discoveries: Calling all sweet tooths! Curious about the craft behind chocolate and other scrumptious treats? At CAMP INNOVATION's Delicious Discoveries camp, we'll be exploring the science behind chocolate and the art of baking. Grab your aprons—and be sure to come hungry—as we explore the science stuffed inside your favorite confections.
  • NASA ASTRO CAMP®: Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond.
  • Pick Your Poison: Embark on a venomous adventure! Pick Your Poison camp will allow future scientists to uncover how poison works, where it can be found in nature, how to detect it and more!
  • Sky-High Science: Take to the sky! At CAMP INNOVATION’s Sky-High Science camp, future aviators will discover what it takes to soar across the sky. From planes and helicopters to hot air balloons and blimps, campers will explore the engineering behind these flying wonders.

Arizona Science Center is committed to providing access to exceptional educational experiences in STEM learning, offering scholarships from generous donors to ensure every child can explore and discover.

  • WHAT: CAMP INNOVATION 
  • WHERE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
  • WHEN: June 2 - July 25, 2025  | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • COST: $295 Members | $325 Non-Members
  • MEDIA: Photography | Video

For more information about CAMP INNOVATION, visit azscience.org/camps. 

About Arizona Science Center

Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs. The Center offers programs for all ages, including Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A Twist. Whether onsite or at your location–get ready to embark on a hands-on STEM learning journey you’ll never forget. To learn more or to reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000.

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