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6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Overnight 

Overnight Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE GOALS

Students build their understanding of the natural world and their connection to it through observation, scientific inquiry, and artistic expression.

LENGTH OF VISIT

24 hours

LENGTH OF WALK AND ACTIVITY

75 minutes

MAX STUDENTS

2 classes 60 students


STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES

$10 (TUSD students), $12 (non-TUSD students)
No visits turned away for lack of funding. >More info

Schedule

ARRIVAL DAY

10:00am: Arrival
10:20am: Orientation
10:45am : Journal Making   
11:00am: Hike led by Cooper staff 

12:15pm-12:45pm: Lunch
12:45pm-4:00pm: Activities led by staff
 

Snack Break (not provided by staff)

5pm: Group clean up, activity centers returned, staff departs​**

5-6pm: Students set up cabins, relax

6pm: Dinner

6-8pm: Teacher led activities

DEPARTURE DAY

7am: Students get up

7:30am: Breakfast

8am: Pack and clean up cabins *Staff arrives

*if extra time a morning hike

9am: Departure


 

Program Highlights

NATURE JOURNALING

Classes can be split into groups, either chosen by the teacher or randomly by Cooper Center staff. Each group will go on a hike where they can observe and learn about what they see, and then have time to reflect on it in their journals by either writing or drawing. Students will also be given an opportunity to use natural materials to add to their journals, and will be taking part in activities that deepen their understanding of the Sonoran Desert and the plants and animals that live in it. 

CABINS & CAMPFIRES

After a full day of outdoor experiences, students are ready for dinner and activities around the campfire.  Camp Cooper's amphitheater and fire pit provide the perfect venue for stories, songs, stargazing, and of course, s'mores. Dinner can be coordinated and prepared by teachers and parent volunteers, or can be catered by TUSD for a per-person fee.

Download TUSD Catering Menu

Resources

TEACHER/PARENT INFO

Activity centers, transportation logistics, plus a teacher-specific packing list.

> Info for Teachers & Parents

CAMP COOPER FACILITIES

Learn about the Camp Cooper environment, accommodations & more.

> Camp Cooper Facilities

Book Your Trip

Schedule your next class visit to Camp Cooper!

BOOK ONLINE

Call 520 626-1825