activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 12
- Distribution of Educational Backpacks STEM/STEAM Kit DistributionDistributes STEAM-centered education backpacks containing instructional materials and activity supplies to homes and schools for youth ages 6 and up, providing individual educational supplies to students for use in classrooms or at home.
- Educational Backpack Distribution STEM/STEAM Kit DistributionDistributes STEAM-centered education backpacks containing instructional materials and activity supplies to homes and schools for youth ages 6 and up, providing individual educational supplies to students for use in classrooms or at home.
- Mobile STEM Discovery Lab STEM-Focused Educational Field TripsDelivers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab to schools and various locations across Arizona, offering customizable half-day and full-day visits to provide outdoor education and STEM-centered programs.
- Mobile STEM Discovery Lab STEM-Focused Educational Field TripsDelivers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab to schools and various locations across Arizona, offering customizable half-day and full-day visits to provide outdoor education and STEM-centered programs to students.
- Mobile STEM Discovery Lab STEM-Focused Educational Field TripsDelivers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab to schools and locations across Arizona, offering customizable half-day and full-day visits for outdoor education, and has served over 385 schools and 25,000 students since 2013.
- Outdoor Education and Retreat Facilities Camp Facility Rental & Retreat HostingOperates Camp Tontozona in Payson, Arizona, providing facilities for schools, sports teams, student organizations, and guest groups. This includes various housing options (dormitories, lodges, cabins), a turf field, hiking trails, field game areas, firepits, outdoor classrooms, and an amphitheater for outdoor camps, programs, and retreats.
- Outdoor Education and Retreat Facilities Youth Overnight Camps for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates Camp Tontozona in Payson, Arizona, providing facilities for schools, sports teams, student organizations, and guest groups. The camp includes various housing options, a turf field, hiking trails, field games, and an amphitheater, serving over 80,000 students through outdoor learning environments since 2011.
- Outdoor STEM and Team Building Programs Outdoor STEM Experiential LearningOffers a variety of outdoor STEM and team-building programs including a low ropes course, STEM archery, astronomy with telescopes, an "Amazing Race Adventure," a "STEAM Machine" program, ecology hikes, and team building leadership activities.
- STEAM Education Backpack Distribution STEM/STEAM Kit DistributionDistributes STEAM-centered education backpacks containing instructional materials and activity supplies to homes and schools for youth ages 6 and up.
- STEM-Centered Educational Programs Outdoor STEM Experiential LearningOffers a variety of STEM-centered educational programs, including archery, astronomy with telescopes, ecology hikes, and "STEAM Machine" activities, designed to teach fundamentals, physics, engineering skills, and environmental observation. These programs have served over 385 schools and 25,000 students since 2013.
- STEM-Centered Educational Programs Outdoor STEM Experiential LearningOffers a variety of STEM-centered educational programs, including a low ropes course for team building, STEM archery, astronomy with telescopes, an "Amazing Race Adventure," a "STEAM Machine" program for engineering skills, and ecology hikes. These programs are delivered through outdoor learning environments and have served over 385 schools and 25,000 students since 2013.
- Team Building and Leadership ProgramsProvides team building and leadership programs, including a low ropes course and "Amazing Race Adventure" challenges, to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and skill development among students.
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how they think
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- Accessible Services and Website web_accessibility_inclusionThe organization ensures its services and website are accessible to people with disabilities, believing that accessibility promotes dignity, equality, and independence for all users.
- Accessible, Portable STEAM Education pre-packaged_STEAM_education_kitsThe organization delivers bite-sized STEAM lessons through pre-packaged, portable backpacks and learning kits, designed to support homeschooling families and make education accessible.
- Experiential and Hands-On Learning experiential_learningThe organization utilizes experiential, hands-on learning as a core methodology, particularly in STEM education and outdoor settings, to foster engagement, exploration, and a love for learning.
- Experiential and Hands-On Learning experiential_learningPathways To Learning utilizes experiential and hands-on learning as a core methodology, particularly in STEM education and outdoor settings, to foster engagement, exploration, and a love for learning.
- Experiential and Hands-on Learning experiential_learningThe organization utilizes experiential, hands-on learning, often in outdoor settings, to foster engagement, exploration, and a love for learning, particularly in STEM education.
- Flexible and Portable Learning Kits homeschool_supportive_education_modelPathways To Learning supports homeschooling families and delivers educational content through pre-packaged, self-contained learning kits that include instructional materials and activity supplies, providing bite-sized lessons in STEM and STEAM.
- Homeschool-Supportive Education through Portable Kits homeschool-supportive education modelThe organization supports homeschooling families by designing educational programming that includes portable, self-contained learning kits, delivering bite-sized STEAM lessons with instructional materials and activity supplies.
- Inclusive Web Accessibility web_accessibility_inclusionThe organization ensures its services and website are accessible to people with disabilities, believing that accessibility promotes dignity, equality, and independence for all users.
- Outdoor Education for Connection and Engagement outdoor_educationThe organization designs outdoor educational programs and camps to cultivate student engagement, foster connections among participants (including team building), encourage a love for learning, and promote reconnection with nature, especially for underserved youth.
- Outdoor Education for Engagement and Connection outdoor_educationThe organization designs outdoor educational programs and camps to cultivate student engagement, foster connections among participants, encourage a love for learning, and reconnect youth with nature, especially those from underserved populations.
- Outdoor Education for Engagement and Connection outdoor_educationThe organization designs outdoor educational programs and camps to cultivate student engagement, foster connections among participants, encourage a love for learning, and provide a platform for STEM education, especially for underserved populations.
- Outdoor STEM Centered Education (OSCE) STEM educationThe organization provides Outdoor STEM Centered Education (OSCE) programs and modules that combine STEM learning with outdoor education.
- Outdoor STEM Centered Education (OSCE) STEM_educationThe organization provides Outdoor STEM Centered Education (OSCE) programs and modules that integrate STEM learning with outdoor education.
- Web Accessibility for Inclusion web_accessibility_inclusionThe organization ensures its services and website are accessible to people with disabilities, believing that accessibility upholds dignity, equality, and independence for all users.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Ag-In-A-Bag (Outdoor STEAM-Centered Education in a Backpack)
Backpacks filled with supplies and activity packets for hands-on STEM lessons, available for shipping to homes or schools for individual or classroom use.
Amazing Race Adventure
Teams of students complete clues and challenges in a race format to foster teamwork and problem-solving.
Astronomy with Telescopes (Night Module)
An introductory astronomy presentation followed by the use of high-powered reflecting telescopes to explore the solar system.
Camp Tontozona
An outdoor camp location in Payson, AZ, offering STEM programs, team training, and retreat facilities for schools, teams, and groups.
Ecology Hike
A nature walk where students make observations of forest organisms and learn about their behaviors and structures for survival.
Low Ropes Challenge Course
A course designed for students to develop team building and leadership skills through individual and personal challenges.
Mobile STEM Discovery Lab (MDL)
A mobile program that brings outdoor STEM education directly to schools and locations across Arizona.
Outdoor STEM Centered Education (OSCE)
Outdoor educational programs that combine STEM learning with experiential activities, offered at camp locations and through a mobile lab.
STEAM Machine
Students work in small groups to test their engineering skills, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
STEM Archery
Students learn archery fundamentals, safety, and technique, integrated with STEM principles to understand the physics and design of bows and arrows.
Team Building Leadership
Games and challenges designed to encourage communication, critical thinking, and teamwork among students.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- ASU Partner — ASU football and soccer teams have used the turf field at Camp Tontozona.
- American Camp Association Partner — Recognized as a leader in innovative camp programs by the American Camp Association.
- Arizona Christian University Partner — Arizona Christian University football and soccer teams have used the turf field at Camp Tontozona.
- Arizona State University Partner — Historically used Camp Tontozona as a training site for its football team and as a student learning platform.
- Arizona State University Partner — Operates programs at Arizona State University's Camp Tontozona.
- Fiesta Bowl Charities Partner — Title sponsor of the Mobile STEM Discovery Lab program.
- Gavven Partner — Church Engagement Director with a Master’s in faith-based community development who assists in developing retreats.
- Tonto Creek Camp Partner — Delivers the Mobile STEM Discovery Lab in partnership with Pathways to Learning.
- Tonto Creek Camp Partner — Operates Camp Tontozona in partnership with Pathways to Learning.
- tontocreekcamp.com Partner — Partner website implementing accessibility features aligned with Pathways to Learning's accessibility standards.