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Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed

Clark Park Cmty Ctr · $150/week

This day camp, hosted by the Arizona Science Center, offers hands-on STEM activities for children in grades K-6, focusing on themes like nature and scientifi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tempe's ActiveNet registration portal, specifically for activities related to 'summer camp science center.' This indicates the camp is likely a partnership or program offered through the city in collaboration with the Arizona Science Center. The camp is a day program, with various themed weeks available for different age groups (K-6th grade), such as 'Nature Unleashed' and 'Space Explorers.' While the specific camp website for the Arizona Science Center was not directly accessible from the provided link, the Arizona Science Center itself has a strong online presence with a 4.6-star rating from over 10,000 Google reviews. The camp's association with a reputable science center suggests a focus on educational, hands-on STEM activities. However, detailed information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, specific staff qualifications, or background check policies for this particular camp was not available on the City of Tempe's registration page. The Arizona Science Center's Instagram handle is @azsciencecenter and their Facebook handle is ArizonaScienceCenter.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–8
  • Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed

What ages does Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed accept?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed is open to children ages 5–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed cost?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed publishes $150/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $150 median for stem camps in Tempe. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed's hours?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed runs 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed provide lunch?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed compare to other stem camps in Tempe?
Summer Camp - Arizona Science Center®; Nature Unleashed is one of 11 stem camps in Tempe that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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