CAMP INNOVATION: Summer Camp
Fuel your summer with hands-on STEM adventures at CAMP INNOVATION! From digging into dinosaurs and engineering theme park thrills to training like astronauts and exploring Earth’s most extreme adventures, each week brings new discoveries for curious minds.
June 1 – July 24
Grades 1–12 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Drop-off Window: 8:15 – 9:00 a.m.
Pick-Up Window: 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
5-Day Week: $295 member | $325 non-member
Scholarships Available
Arizona Science Center is committed to providing access to exceptional educational experiences in STEM learning, regardless of your ability to pay program fees. Scholarships for CAMP INNOVATION are available thanks to generous donors and community partners. Applications close May 1, 2026.
Counselors in Training (CIT)
1-Week or 2-Week Session | Grades 7–12
1-Week: June 1–5
2-Week: June 1–5 & June 29–July 3
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) is perfect for teens who love camp and are ready to step into a leadership role! Designed for older campers who want to build skills in teamwork, communication, and responsibility, this camp session combines leadership training with hands-on experience working alongside our Team Members. CITs will assist with activities, support younger campers, and participate in daily workshops that prepare them to become future camp counselors—all while enjoying the fun and energy of day camp!
Counselor in Training - Grades 7-12: June 1-5
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) is perfect for teens who love camp and are ready to step into a leadership role! Designed for older campers who want to build skills in teamwork, communication, and responsibility, this camp session combines leadership training with hands-on experience working alongside our Team Members. CITs will assist with activities, support younger campers, and participate in daily workshops that prepare them to become future camp counselors—all while enjoying the fun and energy of day camp!
During week 2 of Counselor-in-Training (CIT), teens will learn how to prepare for taking the next step to becoming a Team Member by preparing a resume, participating in mock interviews, and learning more about CAMP INNOVATION and Arizona Science Center. CIT’s will spend more time working with younger campers and Instructors to become comfortable utilizing their skills. CITs who will be 16 years old by the start of the next camp session will be eligible to meet with the camp leadership team to explore opportunities to join the CAMP INNOVATION team.
Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World
June 1 – 5 | Grades 1-6
Journey back in time this summer with Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World, an immersive, science-packed camp where young explorers will uncover the mysteries of Earth's prehistoric past! From the Triassic to the Cretaceous, campers will investigate different dinosaur time periods, explore theories of extinction, and discover how paleontologists piece together ancient life using fossils and geology.
Through hands-on experiments, interactive labs, and fossil discovery simulations, campers will learn how scientists reconstruct lost ecosystems and bring the story of dinosaurs to life. Don’t miss this exciting adventure back in time!
NASA ASTRO® Camp
June 8 – 12 | Grades 1-6
3...2...1...Blast off into a summer of space exploration at NASA ASTRO® Camp with CAMP INNOVATION! Campers will train like real astronauts as they explore the science behind space travel, planetary systems, rocketry, robotics, and life beyond Earth. Developed in partnership with NASA, this exciting camp brings the wonders of STEM to life through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and space science activities. Perfect for curious minds who dream of reaching the stars, this camp is your launchpad to discovery! Register today and prepare for liftoff into a galaxy of learning and fun!
Nature Unleashed
July 13 – 17 | Grades 1-6
Get ready for a wild ride through Earth’s most extreme adventures! In Nature Unleashed, campers will shake things up with earthquake simulations, create mini volcano eruptions, and explore the swirling power of hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. From roaring wildfires to icy blizzards, kids will uncover the awesome science behind nature’s biggest events. It’s one action-packed week of hands-on fun, messy experiments, and unstoppable excitement!
Theme Park Engineers
June 22 – 26 | Grades 1-12
Get ready to design, build, and thrill! During this project based camp, junior innovators will dive into the science, physics, and engineering behind the world’s most exciting amusement parks. From roller coaster dynamics and ride safety to structural design and theme integration, young engineers will explore the STEM principles that power theme park magic.
Throughout the week, campers will put their knowledge to the test by designing and building their very own model amusement park—complete with custom rides and attractions!
It’s hands-on, high-energy fun that combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world engineering.
June 22-26 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All registered families for this week are invited to Friday Family Showcase 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the CREATE building. Parking available in Heritage garage. Ticket validation for reduced parking price.
June 22-26 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All registered families for this week are invited to Friday Family Showcase 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the CREATE building. Parking available in Heritage garage. Ticket validation for reduced parking price.
June 22 - 26 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All registered families for this week are invited to Friday Family Showcase 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the CREATE building. Parking available in Heritage garage. Ticket validation for reduced parking price.
Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World
June 29 – July 3 | Grades 1-6
Journey back in time this summer with Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World, an immersive, science-packed camp where young explorers will uncover the mysteries of Earth's prehistoric past! From the Triassic to the Cretaceous, campers will investigate different dinosaur time periods, explore theories of extinction, and discover how paleontologists piece together ancient life using fossils and geology.
Through hands-on experiments, interactive labs, and fossil discovery simulations, campers will learn how scientists reconstruct lost ecosystems and bring the story of dinosaurs to life. Don’t miss this exciting adventure back in time!
NASA ASTRO® Camp
July 6 – 10 | Grades 1-12
3...2...1...Blast off into a summer of space exploration at NASA ASTRO® Camp with CAMP INNOVATION! Campers will train like real astronauts as they explore the science behind space travel, planetary systems, rocketry, robotics, and life beyond Earth. Developed in partnership with NASA, this exciting camp brings the wonders of STEM to life through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and space science activities. Perfect for curious minds who dream of reaching the stars, this camp is your launchpad to discovery! Register today and prepare for liftoff into a galaxy of learning and fun!
Nature Unleashed
July 13 – 17 | Grades 1-6
Get ready for a wild ride through Earth’s most extreme adventures! In Nature Unleashed, campers will shake things up with earthquake simulations, create mini volcano eruptions, and explore the swirling power of hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. From roaring wildfires to icy blizzards, kids will uncover the awesome science behind nature’s biggest events. It’s one action-packed week of hands-on fun, messy experiments, and unstoppable excitement!
Theme Park Engineers
July 20 – 24 | Grades 1-6
Get ready to design, build, and thrill! During this project based camp, junior innovators will dive into the science, physics, and engineering behind the world’s most exciting amusement parks. From roller coaster dynamics and ride safety to structural design and theme integration, young engineers will explore the STEM principles that power theme park magic.
Throughout the week, campers will put their knowledge to the test by designing and building their very own model amusement park—complete with custom rides and attractions!
It’s hands-on, high-energy fun that combines creativity, problem-solving, and real-world engineering.
July 20-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All registered families for this week are invited to Friday Family Showcase 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the CREATE building. Parking available in Heritage garage. Ticket validation for reduced parking price.
June 20-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All registered families for this week are invited to Friday Family Showcase 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the CREATE building. Parking available in Heritage garage. Ticket validation for reduced parking price.
Extended Day Registrations
Available Daily
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Overnight CAMP INNOVATION
Join us for Summer Camp Overnights! To attend an overnight camp, campers must be registered for at least one week of onsite or offsite CAMP INNOVATION 2026 summer camp. Campers must attend with a registered chaperone. Chaperones can supervise up to 5 campers.
June 19 Registration
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Camper Registration Chaperone Registration
July 10 Registration
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Camper Registration Chaperone Registration
Volunteer
Interested in other was to get involved at Arizona Science Center? Many of our programs welcome volunteers to donate their time.