Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! This mentored turkey hunting camp is designed for youth hunters who want to learn the skills, strategies, and ethics of hunting wild turkeys in a safe and supportive environment. 🌟 Camp Highlights: Expert-led seminars covering turkey behavior, calling techniques, and hunting strategies Hands-on outdoor skills training, including tracking, [...]
Springtime in the Sonoran Desert is full of life, color, and discovery! Join us for a fun and engaging kid-friendly science presentation where we’ll explore the unique ways plants and animals adapt to the changing season. From blooming cacti to buzzing pollinators, there’s so much to see and learn about how the desert comes alive [...]
Join us every Thursday for nature-based science and art activities at the Nature Center! For elementary kids aged 6-11. Parent or Guardian must attend.
Adults, children and families are encouraged to take an easy, scenic walk through the Rio Salado area. After the walk, enjoy outdoor games and arts and crafts activities. Email riosalado@audubon.org or call 602-468-6470 for more information.
9:30 – 9:45 AM | Check-In + Safety Brief Sign-in + group assignments Quick license check for 10+ fishing. Fish Stickers Issued. Safety overview: EAP, FA Kit & Safety Personnel Identified Casting awareness Hook safety Buddy system 9:45 – 11:00 AM | Mentored Fishing Session Quick demo (5 min max): casting + baiting Active fishing with [...]
Join the quarterly meeting to discuss the networking partners and organizations that are connected at The Rio Nature Network. Work with others in many communities to protect biodiversity.
Dive into water safety and kayaking, introductory fly fishing, and learning how to clean and fry catfish. Lunch will be provided to participants and families. Water will be available at each station. This is for 45 children between the ages of 10-17. Please bring your own hat, chair, and sunscreen. Parking is $8.00 for the [...]
Join a kids' nature hike with Karli Hueston at the White Mountain Nature Center!.
Children and families will learn about insects and view them up close at different stations. We will head down to the pond and try to catch insects, and plant seeds for a butterfly plant and do more family-friendly activities.
A kids nature hike at White Mountain Nature Center. Led by Karli Hueston.
Nature-themed story time for kids, hosted with Tammy from the library. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's regular programming.
Unearth the secrets of how rocks shape the world around us at August’s Science Saturday! Explore rock samples, piece together the story of geologic history, and more with hands-on experiences and activities for all ages. No registration required—just come ready to learn, create, and have fun! Science Saturday is an event held on the first [...]
Join Willow Bend to wrap up the season and kick off the new school year at this Community Celebration! This is a fun evening of festivities and food for the whole family. Enjoy the gardens, connect with the Willow Bend community, and learn more about what they do!
Get out for this dove hunt for youth 10-17 years old. This two-part event begins on the evening of the 4th, when we will go over safety, dove biology, hunting tactics, and clay target shooting. The early morning of the 5th will be the mentored dove hunt until lunch, which will be provided. Information: Matt [...]
Learn to hunt doves from experienced mentors at an Arizona Game & Fish Department wildlife area. You'll learn bird identification, hunting tips, field dressing and safety. Food provided. • Information: Alex Flickinger, 480-324- 3548, aflickinger@azgfd.gov Important: Registration is required for each person in the party attending the event due to capacity and resources.
Join this dove hunt for youth ages 10-16, regardless of experience. Mentors will be available for those needing guidance. Limited to 30 participants. Lunch will be provided. Information: Douglas Beach, 928-446-1122 Important: Registration is required for each person in the party attending the event due to capacity and resources.
Youth elk tag holders and their immediate family can gather at a shared group campsite. Food and drinks are provided. West of Williams, Welch Rd, Exit 151 I-40 Draw information: Participants must have an elk tag for the unit Participants must have a valid hunting license Eligible hunt number(s): 3070 Information: Abraham Pacheco, 623-293-6682, abephxsci@gmail.com Important: Registration [...]
Are you a youth hunter drawn for Unit 21? This camp is for you! There will be mentors, deer hunting tips and instruction, assistance, biology and habits, game processing, food and drawings. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Information: Contact: Kennedi Ross, 602-621-1157, kennediaross@gmail.com Draw information: Participants must have an deer [...]
Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! Each month will have a new theme, speaker, and art activity. All events are free! Bats of the Desert Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation by Graduate Research Assistant Mallory Davies (Lab Manager of The Stoner Lab, University of Arizona), then create your own paper bat [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 17B, 19A,19B or 20A. This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 133 or 37B? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: Tim [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 29 or 30A? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship on deer hunting, including glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided. Location TBD Information:info@intothewildoutdoors.org, 520-507-0871, www.intothewildoutdoors.org Draw information: Participants must have an deer tag for the unit(s) [...]
Are you a youth with a tag? This camp is designed with you in mind. Mentors will be available for scouting, tracking, game retrieval and care. Seminars, area / unit information, campfires and meals are provided. Contact: Information: www.azdeer.org Draw information: Participants must have a valid tag for the unit(s) Participants must have a valid hunting [...]
Are you a youth drawn for Unit 27 deer hunting? Join other hunters at this high country youth deer hunting camp. Receive deer hunting tips and instruction, area information, biology and habits, some mentoring and cookouts provided. Contact: Shawn White, 9282434969, swhite168@yahoo.com Draw information: Participants must have a valid tag for the unit(s) Participants must [...]
Are you a youth holding an elk tag for 6A and 5Bs? This camp is for you! This event is held in conjunction with the Unit 6A & 5BS Youth-Only Elk Hunt. Hunt number 3067. Thursday night the Arizona Elk Society (AES) serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their families, after which they [...]
Do you want to learn more about falconry? Come to this day long camp and learn about raptor biology & ecology, state regulations, equipment requirements, raptor health and husbandry, and attend hunts with master falconers. For participants ages 11 and up Contact: email arizonafalconers@gmail.com Important: Registration is required for each person in the party attending the [...]
Are you a kid between the ages of 7 & 15? This skills day camp is for you! Outdoor skills classes include: archery, wildlife, gun safety, survival bracelets, animal tracks, owl pellet dissection, kayaking, horsemanship and other skills and activities. Kids receive event shirts and goody bags. Information: www.arizonaelksociety.org, 623-444-4147 Important: Registration is required for each person in [...]
Are you a youth with a tag for Units 36A, 36B or 36C? This camp offers offers a large group campsite providing for dry camping for tents and camp trailers. There are 38 campsites and are first come first serve. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on Friday and Saturday as well as breakfast on [...]
Calling hunters between the ages of 8 and 16! Come to this camp and learn to hunt small game, quail, and rabbits with experienced mentors. Outdoor activities are available at base camp. Meals are provided Friday evening through Sunday morning. Information: Kelly Young, kyoung@azgfd.gov, 928-341-4063 About the Location: GPS 33.0284, -113.4805 Important: Registration is required for each [...]
Come on out to this beginners duck camp where no experience is preferred. Learn to identify, hunt and clean waterfowl. Learn skills to use in the duck blinds. Open to ages 12-17 accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, registration required. Fee may be required. Information and Registration contact: AZGFD Kingman, 928-692-7700 Important: Registration is required [...]
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