Saguaro Buds Preschool Program
Our preschool program is a hands-on program designed to instill a lifelong connection to the environment for Tucson’s youngest learners.
Program Overview
The Saguaro Buds preschool program engages learners (ages 3-5) in desert sensory exploration, unstructured nature play, and ecosystem interactions in order to develop a sense of joy and belonging in the Sonoran Desert. This outdoor desert experience is approximately two to three hours. The group is welcome to have lunch at the center and meet an animal friend!
The program delivers three rotations that encourage sense of place, self and collective efficacy, and sensory adventures! Camp cooper programs also emphasize social emotional needs such as self-regulation, self confidence, creativity, cooperation, and imagination.
Schedule
Additional Information
To ensure a comfortable and safe experience for everyone and limit distractions for students, we only allow one adult chaperone per child, and we do not allow students’ siblings to attend. If circumstances arise such that both parents and/or a sibling(s) need to attend, please contact our staff to make these arrangements.
This program is led by the experienced staff at Camp Cooper and is underwritten by the Ohio Children's Foundation and the Southwestern Foundation For Education & Historical Preservation.
STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES
$5 (TUSD students), $8 (non-TUSD students).
No visits turned away for lack of funding. Financial assistance for field trips and transportation is available. >More info