Cooper Center for Environmental Learning (Camp Cooper)

09/18/2026

🌵Meet Santi & Santi! 👋 Yes there are TWO of them! 😂 And lucky for us, that means double the desert love! 🏜️💚

From discovering desert critters to getting their hands dirty, Santi & Santi are helping us share the magic of this incredible place with the next generation of desert explorers! 🐢 🌵 🦂 🪨

Your support helps make these hands on experiences possible for kids in our community. Every donation makes a difference!

💚 Help us keep the desert love growing! Donate through the link in our bio

09/16/2026

We're over halfway to our crowdfunding goal! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. For everyone else, help us share the wonders of nature with more kids this year! Contribute at https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053 and share our campaign!

09/14/2026

Be a Friend of Camp Cooper! 💚

A gift of just $35 can help make a lasting impact. When you become a Friend of Camp Cooper, you are creating opportunities for hands-on learning, connection with the Sonoran Desert, and memories that last a lifetime.

And during our crowdfunding campaign, your support does even more. Your gift helps cover the costs of the dedicated educational staff who make these experiences possible.

Give today at the link below. Support our staff. Help a child experience the magic of Camp Cooper and our beautiful desert. 🌵

https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053

09/11/2026

Crowdfunding Matching Challenge! Our friends at Tucson Electric Power are matching the next $15,000 in contributions. Double the value of your gift at https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053

Help University of Arizona raise $62,000 for the project: Cooper Center Crowdfunding. Your gift will make a difference!

09/10/2026

Every donation and share helps 🌱

Give to Grow at the link below!

https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053

09/08/2026

Meet the people behind the adventures! 💚

From leading field trips and guiding students through the Sonoran Desert to creating programs, caring for our facilities, and building connections with our community, our staff make Camp Cooper possible.

Right now, we’re raising $62,000 to support the people behind the programs and help us continue providing meaningful outdoor learning experiences for Southern Arizona students.

Here’s how you can help:
Donate: Every gift makes a difference. 🌱
Share our campaign: Help us reach more people! 📲
Get involved: Join us in supporting Camp Cooper and our students. 🤝

We couldn’t do this work without our community. Help us support the team that helps students grow and connect with the Sonoran Desert and donate at the link below!

https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053

09/05/2026

Happy International Day of Charity! 🌎

Today is a reminder that when we come together, small acts of generosity can create a lasting impact. At Camp Cooper, your support helps make outdoor learning possible for students across Southern Arizona and gives them opportunities to explore the Sonoran Desert and form meaningful connections with the natural world.

And today, your support can go even further! Our crowdfunding campaign is underway to support the staff who make these experiences possible.

Celebrate the power of giving with us today and donate at the link below! 🌱🌵

https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053

09/03/2026

This is what your support makes possible.

Every field trip, every discovery, every “wow!” moment in the desert happens because of the people who make Camp Cooper what it is. We’re raising $62,000 to support our staff and help keep meaningful, hands-on outdoor education accessible to Southern Arizona students.

We’re just getting started, and we need your help! Make a gift at the link below, share our campaign, or send this video to someone who believes every child deserves the chance to learn outside. 🌱

https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053

09/01/2026

Today’s the day! Our crowdfunding campaign is officially LIVE! 🌵

Our outdoor learning experiences are made possible by the people who show up every day to teach, guide, inspire, and create unforgettable moments in the Sonoran Desert. This year, we’re raising $62,000 to support our incredible staff and the work they do to connect students with nature.

Whether you give $25, $100, $500, or $1,000, every gift helps us reach our goal and keep these experiences growing.

Help us kick off our campaign. Make a gift at the link below, share this post, and tell a friend why outdoor education matters! 💚

https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/project/50053