CAMP INNOVATION Federal Holiday Camps
Need a solution for those school holidays? Our camp days are designed with working parents in mind. When school is out but work isn’t, we've got your kids covered with a full day of engaging STEAM activities, games, and fun — all in a safe, supervised environment.
2025: September 1, October 13, November 11
2026: January 19, February 16, April 3
Grades 1-6 | 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.
Pricing: $60 Members | $65 Non-Members
Register your campers below!
Monday, September 1 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This Labor Day, give your curious creator a full day of hands-on fun with Art Bots—where technology and creativity collide! Campers will explore the world of robotics and art through exciting, interactive activities designed to spark imagination and innovation.
Campers should wear closed-toed shoes, bring lunch and a refillable water bottle
Monday, October 13 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Classic camp fun with a scientific twist—s’mores included! Experience thrilling fire demonstrations, explore ultraviolet rays, design your own constellations, and craft a citronella candle to keep the bugs at bay! Science doesn’t just happen in a lab—it happens right under the open sky.
Campers should wear closed-toed shoes, bring lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Tuesday, November 11 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the world of animal medicine. Animal lovers will discover what it takes to care for pets like a real vet. Campers will learn how to bandage paws, suture, administer vaccinations, and even explore the science behind animal scat!
Monday, January 19 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Unlock the science behind superpowers and become STEM-powered champions of curiosity! Campers will explore their inner superpower—learning how their bodies can conduct electricity, experimenting with sound to create their own sonic blasts, testing their lightning-fast reflexes to rival The Flash, and so much more. Whether it's stopping imaginary villains or saving the day with knowledge, science has never been this super!
Campers should wear closed-toed shoes, bring lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Monday, February 16 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hoist the sails and dive into a world of science! Young pirates and Jr. Scientists alike will build and launch catapults, create periscopes, and learn how to navigate the night sky using the stars. Uncover the secrets of the seas, using science as the compass!
Campers should wear closed-toed shoes, bring lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Friday, April 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
At STEM Sleuth Camp, curious minds become junior detectives! Campers will dive into hands-on investigations, solve exciting mysteries, and use real-world STEM tools and techniques to crack the case.
Campers should wear closed-toed shoes, bring lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Volunteer
Interested in other was to get involved at Arizona Science Center? Many of our programs welcome volunteers to donate their time.