The Cooper Center for Environmental Learning (Camp Cooper) is an outdoor environmental education center on 10 acres of Sonoran Desert west of Tucson, run by the University of Arizona College of Education with Tucson Unified School District. It offers day, overnight, and multi-night nature programs for students in kindergarten through grade 5, including 3-day, 2-night Earthkeepers experiences for 4th and 5th graders.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Cooper Center for Environmental Learnings directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Adon MunozGreat time! Lots of great stuff to learn! And a huggable cactus?! My son and I had a blast!
★★★★★Frank WatsonThe Cooper Center is an amazing facility for local Tucson families to learn about the landscape and habitat of the area. Highly recommend finding out more
★★★★★Ashleigh McGillPhenomenal facility. I chaperoned my 4th grader's class trip to Camp Cooper and was so impressed with the quality of interactions and the passion from the staff. I love that our kids have this opportunity to learn how to be stewards of our environment and better members of their communities as well. The kids had an absolute blast and will be talking about this experience for a long time. Thank you Camp Cooper!
★★★★★Rosa BockianCooper Center is an ecological center to explore & connect with nature. The staff is amazing, so friendly. The center offers field trips for schools as well as professional development for teachers. Go visit this beautiful center in the midst of the Sonoran Center.
★★★★★Cathy LopezGreat place to learn! The staff was excellent for having to deal with a ton of 4th graders! They were patient with all of them and made the experience perfect! Especially in the 90° weather!!! Thanks again for the memories!