
Our week-long summer camps for ages 8–14 incorporate hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts in a fun environment designed for campers to build, explore, and create.
Our weekly, half-day summer camp sessions take place Mondays through Fridays from 9 am–12 pm or 1 pm–4 pm from July 7 through August 1. Each session explores a different theme and all materials and supplies to complete each project are provided. To ensure a quality experience, each camp is limited to 18 participants. Session descriptions are listed below.
Registration:
Tuition is $185 per child, per session. Museum Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Location:
CATALYST Creative Collective by SAACA 4500 N Oracle Rd Suite 110, Tucson, AZ 85705
Advance registration is required for this program. Please see 'Important Information' at the bottom of this page before registering for information on our procedures, refunds, scholarships, and more.
2025 Summer Camp Descriptions
Beginner Camps for Ages 8–14
Our beginner-level sessions are ideally suited for these campers:
- Minimal experience with summer camps or classes.
- Minimal or basic experience with art/craft projects and/or with cutting tools such as scissors.
- May need extra help in further developing skills and guidance in staying on task.
- Capable of following verbal directions and possesses some reading/writing ability, though proficiency may vary.
Advanced Camps for Ages 8–14
Our advanced-level sessions are better suited for these campers:
- Has taken past classes, summer camps, and/or workshops.
- Works independently on craft, art, or other creative projects on a regular basis at home or in school.
- Able to read/write and to follow written and verbal directions.
- Feels comfortable using a variety of tools including sharper scissors, hot glue guns, and cutting tools, AND caregivers agree to allow the camper to use these types of tools with instructor/volunteer supervision.
To be added to a wait list for a sold out session, please email our Education Director Djamila Jean-Charles at djamilajc@theminitimemachine.org
Important Information
Augustine is an entomologist (bug scientist) by training, who earned a BA from the University of Georgia and a is naturalist at heart. In 2021 they received an Urban Naturalist certification from the Georgia Institute of Technology. They love nothing more than teaching others about how interesting insects can be! Augustine has over 5 years of experience in entomology and ecology educational outreach with K-12 students.
They are currently helping our local community to create a neighborhood food garden in Tucson utilizing the principles of regenerative agriculture and urban gardening. Not to mention also teaching seasonal entomology and biology-focused courses for high school students and K-12 teachers at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. They grew up in the humid old-growth forests surrounding Atlanta, Georgia, and have been learning all about the beautiful flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert since moving to Tucson. You can find Augustine gardening, hiking up in the mountains, and taking care of their many buggy pets.
Tasha Burr earned a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2015. She has had the pleasure of working with elementary school-age children for over two decades! To say it is her passion would be an understatement.
She’s been in the classroom as a teacher, led youth groups for summer retreats as a counselor, and has been a ‘team mom’ for her children's sports groups. Currently, Tasha directs an after-school acting program. She believes children have a natural desire to learn and build when given the opportunity and direction to do so. She aspires to help children reach their potential and instill confidence by focusing on their strengths and setting achievable goals.
As a member of TMS (Tucson Miniature Society) and Miniature Club Casita, Tasha utilizes an array of skills that aid her in being a resourceful and well-rounded teacher. She’s cultivated a lifelong love for crafting and tinkering. We’re excited for her to be one of our instructors and hope that you’ll join us to create something wonderful!