Camp Cooper

The Cooper Center site is situated on 10 acres of pristine Sonoran desert land. The twelve buildings on the site include an office, kitchen, classroom, two materials storage buildings, six sleeping cabins, and a bathroom. The camp hosts field trips and outdoor classroom programs offering unforgettable nature experiences for students.
Our FacilitiesOur Program Philosophy

For us, Earth Education is the process of helping people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world. As an Environmental Learning Center, we follow the tenets of Earth Education, which is the process of helping people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world.
Earth EducationOur Mission

Our mission is to increase ecological understandings and deepen feelings for nature. We do this by providing hands-on, research-based programs in science and earth education, by creating lifelong memories, and by inspiring learners of all ages to live more lightly and sustainably on the Earth.
Vision & MissionWe're excited to announce that we are resuming in-person field trips for the upcoming school year!
"I am amazed at the effort put into the activities and how great the staff are with the kids"
- Parent of Tolson Elementary student
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