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Kids & Teen Programs

Welcome to The University of Arizona! The UA offers many exciting opportunities for kids and young adults.

Development Programs:

  • Camp Wildcat
    Camping opportunities for children from the Tucson Area. Provides activities for fun, friendship, and to portray college as an attainable goal.
  • 4-H Youth Development Program
    Located in all county Cooperative Extension offices and reservations. Subject matter activities may be delivered in various formats such as workshops, clubs, special interest groups, camps, retreats and in-school programs.

Campus Events:

HIGHLIGHTS FOR KIDS & TEENS:

Pre-School & Child Care Programs:

  • Summer Day Program
    Get ready for a summer of laughter and learning! In our Summer Day Program, children entering grades 1-5 will enjoy a variety of creative, fun-filled educational experiences.
  • Family Programs and Camps
    Campus Recreation has great programs for kids. "A" camp -- A certified child care program designed for ages 5-12. Kids Summer Swim is a Red Cross progressive swimming courses are taught by university students. TEEN CAMP is a fun adventure camp for 12-15 year olds.

Camps and Special Programs:

  • Arizona Youth University
    Offers educational summer day camps that are offered in conjunction with different departments of the UA to children in grades 2-12.
  • College Preparation Programs
    Programs designed to allow high school students to experience a sample of college life. Participate in programs that provide assistance in applying to the UA, learn about different fields of study available, and earn college credits while still in high school.
  • Correspondence Courses
    Hundreds of university, elementary, and high school-level classes, plus non-credit classes, all taught by expert faculty and instructors and conducted by mail and/or email.
  • Summer Programs
  • Wildcat Art
    Saturday morning Spring semester art program for youths - grades 1-12.

Additional Information:

  • Cats Kids Club
    A special club for kids 13 years old and under. Sign-up to receive free e-mails about your favorite Wildcat sports, special events, and more.
  • Choosing the UA
    Discover the UA's many exceptional academic, research, financial and other benefits.
  • Preparing for the UA
    What middle school and high schools students can do - academically and financially - before enrolling in college.
  • K-12 Teachers
    Resources and programs for K-12 educators and their students.


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