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Camp Cooper half day programs include an animal experience - photo of children learning about a king snake.

Half Day Program

Kindergarten • 1st Grade • 2nd Grade

Our half day programs afford young students the opportunity to have a positive and fun experience getting to know their Sonoran Desert neighborhood by using their senses!

< K, 1st & 2nd Grade

LENGTH OF VISIT

3 hours

LENGTH OF WALK

60-75 min

MAX STUDENTS

2 classes

STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES

$5 (TUSD students), $8 (non-TUSD students). 
No visits turned away for lack of funding. >More info

Schedule

MORNING

10:00 AM - Arrival
10:20 AM - Orientation
10:45 AM - Morning Activity

AFTERNOON

12:00 PM - Lunch
12:30 PM - Animal Presentation
1:00 PM - Clean Up & Departure

Program Highlights

DESERT WALK

If there are two classes, they will be split up for two separate walks. The walk will be anywhere from 60-75 mins depending on weather, students, etc. It is important that the teachers are there for the walk to help with any behavioral issues and to participate in the learning experience so that any lesson extensions can be designed for back at school.

ANIMAL PRESENTATION

After lunch, a Cooper Staff Member will lead an animal presentation for 30 minutes. Students will learn about our resident reptiles, their life cycle, what they eat and where they live.  After a presentation and Q & A session, students will have a chance to safely touch the critters and will be given hand sanitizer to clean up after the presentation.

 

Resources

ORIENTATION FOR TEACHERS

First time teacher visits to Camp Cooper require a mandatory online orientation.

> Teacher Orientations

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!

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