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Discovery :: Ages 6–8

Registration opens April 2 at 9 a.m. for members and April 6 for nonmembers

10% Member Discount

EcoArtist

Creative spirits go wild, transforming everyday materials into beautiful pieces of art during this two-week class. Imagination and creativity will pay off when your mobiles, mosaics, kites, and planters are displayed in an art show on the last Friday.

Educator: Clair Stoeckley

June 18–22 and June 25–29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. :: Register Online

$225

Creative Clay

Delve into the study of traditional clay forming techniques during this two-week introductory class. Experiment with ancient hand building and firing techniques, as well as contemporary clays and glazes. Explore prehistoric pottery forms, designs, basic techniques of pinch and coil construction for pots, firing, glazing, and decoration methods to produce embossed tiles, pots, and serving dishes.

Educator: Ellen Colby

June 18–22 and June 25–29, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$230

Exploradores Españoles

Listen to dynamic histories from guest speakers, make cultural crafts like papel picado, play Lotería, and learn Spanish. Hike to Basque tree carvings, and take a field trip to learn the Hispanic history of Flagstaff. All levels of Spanish speakers welcome.

Educator: Michelle Galloway

June 25–29, 9–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

Flagstaff Time Machine

Investigate northern Arizona in the ages of the dinosaurs, the Cretaceous Seaway, fast-forward to the Sinagua people, and end with downtown Flagstaff’s early beginnings. Put on your detective hat for scavenger hunts to Walnut Canyon, Riordan Mansion, and downtown to find clues about Flagstaff’s geological and cultural history. History will come alive through stories, outdoor exploration, crafts, and tours of MNA collections and exhibits. No class on July 4.

Educator: Clair Stoeckley

July 2–6, 9–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

Plateau Predators

Explore the world of predators and learn why these animals are important. Experiment with night vision, make a bat wing, and camouflage yourself, as you step into the surprising web of predators. No class on July 4. (Please note that time has been corrected from 9-1 to 9-4)

Educator: Karen Howley

July 2–6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$195

Ponderosa PI: Forest Investigators

Grab your magnifying glass and venture with us into the wild world of Flagstaff’s forests. Prepare to get a little dirty and silly as you investigate the roles of plants, animals, and wildfires in the ponderosa pine forest through science experiments, games, nature hikes, and a field trip to Hart Prairie.

Educator: Marci Wills

July 9–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

Tunes for the Trail

Grab your canteen and get ready to explore the exciting world of songwriting, storytelling, and music traditions of the Southwest. Write your own cowboy songs and stories in your hand-crafted journal and create Wild West instruments from recycled materials. Family show on Friday.

Educator: Clair Stoeckley

July 9–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$195

Rumblin' Rocks

Can you hear rocks talking? We do! Learn about the amazing stories rocks can tell. Erupting volcanoes, edible minerals, mini-earth models, and a trip to see space rocks are all part of the fun. Field trip to Sunset Crater.

Educator: Mari Soliday

July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

Pioneer Pastimes

Experience the pioneer days of Flagstaff. Make candles, pioneer toys, and other fun and useful crafts, just like in the old days, as well as sing pioneer songs and hear stories from Flagstaff’s history. Field trip to the Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion.

Educator: Clair Stoeckley

July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

Wild Things

Investigate the unique mammals and birds of the Colorado Plateau through art projects, music, skits, and games inspired by the outdoors. Connect with the wild world on nature hikes, as you learn how to identify the region’s creatures.

Educator: Clair Stoeckley

July 23–27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

Grand Canyon Explorers

Discover the magnificent canyon that the Colorado River cut—the Grand Canyon! Become a Grand Canyon expert, as you learn about the geology, environment, art, and cultures of the Canyon. Visit the South Rim during a field trip on Thursday.

Educator: Attie O’Brien

July 23–27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

H₂O, Whoa!

Discover the unique environments of local lakes, rivers, and creeks through observation, games, experiments, and water play. Learn about watersheds, erosion, water health, and observe the animals and insects that call these waters home. Field trip to Oak Creek.

Educator: Cole Habay

July 30–August 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$215

People of the Earth

Learn how ancient people of Arizona lived, during this hands-on exploration of how they built homes, made tools, cooked food, and hunted. Unlock secrets of the past, as you explore ancient houses, art, and make prehistoric tools and foods. Field trip to Elden Pueblo.

Educator: Attie O’Brien and Elden Pueblo Staff

July 30–August 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. :: Register Online

$170

Picasso Jr.

Bring out your artist’s smock! You’ll be hands-deep in art as you create your own stamps, collages, paintings, pastel drawings, and prints. Learn how masters use color, shapes, lines, and texture to create masterpieces. Artwork will be displayed in the fall MNA Discovery exhibit.

Educator: Alysyn Leonard

August 6–10, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. :: Register Online

$195

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