Frequently Asked Questions
While we are unable to offer in person field trips, our educators will host live workshops over Zoom (or similar software). Students will be led through activities and invited to engage actively during the session with the Camp Cooper staff.
Select a program below that matches the age group you are working with and click the button to register.
During registration, you will be asked for preferred dates. Our staff will work with you to schedule your Virtual Field Trip.
Preschool • Kindergarten
Our Desert Home
VIRTUAL FIELDTRIP
Our Desert Home is a Pre-K/Kindergarten program designed to expand students’ sense of place to include the Sonoran Desert by using visuals, movements, and sounds. Join our staff on a short virtual walk, where we will help students become familiar with different plants and animals by observing and drawing desert scenes!
Materials needed
• Worksheet or a piece of paper
• Crayons, markers, or favorite drawing utensil
One session, ~30 minutes in length
For Pre-K and Kindergarten age groups
1st Grade • 2nd Grade
Desert Neighborhood
VIRTUAL FIELDTRIP
Desert Neighborhood will guide 1st and 2nd grade students in developing a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world by investigating the different homes of desert animals. Come with us on a virtual hike in our Sonoran desert neighborhood as we use clues to determine what animals need to survive in this environment.
One session, 30-45 minutes in length
For 1st & 2nd grade age groups
3rd Grade • 4th Grade
Pollinator Party
VIRTUAL FIELDTRIP
Pollinator Party is an interactive program for 3rd and 4th grade students designed to build up and draw on their knowledge of common pollinators, the process of pollination, and the connections between plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert.
One session, 45 minutes in length
For 3rd & 4th grade age groups
5th Grade • 6th Grade
Sky Island Spectacular
VIRTUAL FIELDTRIP
Sky Island Spectacular leads 5th and 6th grade students on a virtual journey up a local sky island – Mt. Lemmon! In visiting the different biomes on the way to the summit, students will make observations about the vast biodiversity within the Sonoran Desert.
One session, 45 minutes in length
For 5th & 6th grade age groups
"Hello, I just want to say that virtual field trip was AMAZING! My class is still talking about how much fun they had! Thank you to everyone on your team for being so knowledgeable, positive and excited! The map/slides were so engaging. The information was well thought out and exciting. Thank you so much!!!"
Meghan Blayda
1st Grade Teacher
Keeling Elementary School