Summer Programming

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Sunny Hits the Road!

Got a camp, a rec center, or a community space full of kids this summer? Are your young participants looking to stay engaged with our special desert landscape, even when it's too hot to play outside?

Let Saguaro come to you! We'll bring the materials, activities, crafts, and games to bring the Sonoran Desert fun and learning to your camp.
 

Themes

Pollinators and Plants

  • Best for kids aged 5-8
  • Duration: 2 hours

Fire and Heat

  • Best for kids aged 8-12
  • Duration: 2 hours

Junior Ranger Adventure

  • Best for kids aged 8-12
  • Duration: 2 hours

Water in the Desert

  • Best for kids aged 8-12
  • Duration: 2 hours

Rockity Rock Rock Rock

  • Best for kids aged 10-14
  • Duration: 2 hours

Guidelines

What does it cost?

Nothing! Thanks to support from the Friends of Saguaro National Park.

Where does this take place?

At your facility. We come to you!

Who can participate?

Youth-serving community organizations in Tucson and greater Pima County.

How many kids at a time?

Maximum group size is 40 children.

Call 520-400-5168 or SAGU_Education@nps.gov for more information.

Last updated: May 24, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

3693 S Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ 85730

Phone:

520 733-5153
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