Family Fun at Camp Carnival Kid Zone

Namaste. Registered Yoga instructor, Jacinda will help you recover from an intense day by stretching your mind, body and soul. All body types and experience levels are welcome in this slow-paced Yin Yoga session. Dress comfortably and decompress. Mats and blocks are provided.

Have you ever wondered how to get started on your own creations? Join The Lego Clubs as they share how they create their My-Own-Creations (MOCs), including those seen in the Lego displays at Fan Fusion. Hear about their trials and triumphs, as well as some tips and tricks for your MOCs. Bring questions for our Lego builders!

Learn how to dance like maids, with maids in our dance workshop! We'll teach a super cute and easy dance choreo that all goshujinsama and ojousama can do. All skill levels welcome!

Have you ever looked at the likes of Godzilla or Mothra and wondered, how did they come up with that? Not only can you talk about it, but you can build it too! Join us as we discuss what makes a good kaiju, and attempt to create your own.

Take a trip down memory lane! Relive classic cartoon intros from the 80's through the early 2000's, with fun facts and behind-the-scenes tidbits from your favorite shows.

Join trauma therapist Jen Bernier, MS, LPC, CCTP, for a discussion on trauma, shame, and generational healing through the lens of KPop Demon Hunters. Explore how storytelling and pop culture can mirror real-life healing journeys.

Ghazaal Beledi, Arizona's largest bellydance troupe, hosts a workshop that will ignite your inner fire and unleash your graceful power. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curious, this workshop welcomes everyone with open arms (and hips!).

Allons-y! Build your own miniature TARDIS using pre-made pieces and bring home a tiny version of the Doctor’s legendary time machine!

Colorful heroes, zany villains, and over-the-top antics collide in a Saturday morning-style wrestling bash packed with slapstick, surprises, and kid-friendly chaos!

Play as a Gotham City Civil Engineer trying to save the city from Radioactive Popcorn that’s been unleashed by the Joker! Once you’ve saved the city, turn your engineering skills to building a rocket! These two guided activities are brought to you by students from Weinberg Gifted Academy.

The Superheroes of the Justice league Arizona need new sidekicks!
Come show the Justice League Arizona what you've got. Impress the crowd and a special panel of superhero judges looking for new sidekicks! Win your spot as an official Justice League Arizona sidekick! Sing, flip, cartwheel, impressions, ANY TALENT big or small! All participants receive a prize.

Glad you asked! A Hafla is an Egytpian-Arabic word that best translates to "party", and it's a partly that, partly a world music jam session, and a big part dance. Hosted by Kriti Dance Troupe, expect some Bollywood and bellydance at this unique community collaboration!

What if you woke up in the heart of Japan’s cosplay world? Meet real-life creators living that dream. Hear their stories of building a career, creating content, and surviving the fast-paced otaku lifestyle.

Experience the magic of the midway at Sunset and Meteor’s Carnival! A celebration of games and thrills just like the adventures our heroes found when they first arrived on Earth. Test your skills, enjoy classic carnival challenges, and join in the fun!

Cartoonist, animator, and author of 90+ children's books, Kevin Coulston shows how a single simple shape can turn into anything your imagination allows! Join Kevin as he encourages creativity, problem-solving, and artistic expression for participants of all ages. Bring your ideas and have fun making art together!

From superheroes to dancing sheep, cartoonist Jan Marc "The Janimal" Quisumbing will help you say "I CAN DRAW THAT"! Families and kids of all ages, skill levels are welcome to join in on a fun and informative hour of cartooning and storytelling basics. The Janimal is a Jersey Tomato roasting in the Arizona sun, his work can be found at #thejanimaldraws.

Step into the lists and test your valor! Join the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for an interactive, hands-on demo where youth and convention-goers can safely “battle” one of our fully armored knights using foam boffer swords. Learn how medieval combat works, see authentic armor up close, and experience what it’s like to face a knight of old. No experience required, just courage and enthusiasm!

A holocron awakens, displaying tales of glories and daring from ages long, long past. Come and view a brilliant display of saber combat, heroes, and villains from all across the galaxy as the never ending struggle between light and dark manifests before your eyes...

Cosplay Convos is an interactive family panel in which veteran and younger cosplayers from across the board speak and answer questions about: the cosplay community, and the importance of mental health regarding and relating to cosplay. There will a special Huntrix inspired performance and short dance lesson at the end!

It's story time! We're going to continue our celebration of reading with local drag performers reading fairytales and fantasy stories for all ages to enjoy!

Step into the lists and test your valor! Join the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for an interactive, hands-on demo where youth and convention-goers can safely “battle” one of our fully armored knights using foam boffer swords. Learn how medieval combat works, see authentic armor up close, and experience what it’s like to face a knight of old. No experience required, just courage and enthusiasm!

It's story time! We're going to continue our celebration of reading with local drag performers reading space operas and sci-fi stories for all ages to enjoy!

The Arizona Pokémon GO Community returns with interactive showcase challenges, mini panels led by Community Ambassadors, charging stations, themed activities, prizes, and a welcoming space for Trainers of all ages! Connect with fellow players, learn tips and tricks, participate in hourly activities, and celebrate your love of Pokémon GO in this fun and inclusive community hub.

Courtly dances are a fun and elegant way to learn traditional dances popular in the royal courts through history and they are a very popular way to socialize with people. Come learn with us as we teach you step by step easy dances to impress everyone on the dance floors.

Dive into Storybook Adventures at Phoenix Fan Fusion, hosted by Kids Need to Read! Join your favorite fandom characters for magical story times that bring beloved tales to life for kids of all ages.

Calling all fighters, knights, and fans of medieval combat. Tired of tawdry peasants telling you "you don't know the first thing about the blade"? Enjoy a free class taught by the Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship and learn the first thing about sword fighting!

Step into the world of anime combat with Aun Acrobat and Project Shinobi! No experience needed. Learn the kicks, punches, and stunts of live-action fight choreography from former stuntman Jacky Jakeo. Cosplay your favorite hero and bring epic battles to life!

Representation matters, and in the last couple decades, we’ve seen a lot more LGBTQIA representation in children’s media! Come discuss the shows, books, movies, games, and music that have had an impact on us and the generations to come.

Kids can become Jedi with their very own lightsaber! Using pool noodles and colorful tape! The Very Awesome Girls of Arizona will guide young Padawans as they build a custom lightsaber in the color of their choice to take home! Recommended for ages 3 to 10.

Think you're the very best, like no one ever was? Put your Pokémon to the test in this fast-paced, all-ages picture bingo event! Instead of numbers, your bingo card is filled with a curated mix of Pokémon from select generations. We'll flash images on the screen--featuring both fan favorites and a few tricky picks. Your mission is simple: spot them, mark them, and shout "BINGO!" before anyone else! Bingo cards are $5 each or 3 card for $10. Proceeds of this event will be donated to Paz de Cristo.

Larger-than-life wrestlers in wild, cartoon-inspired, kid-friendly live-action showdown packed with slapstick chaos and big character energy.

Join Auntie Boppy for a magical story time adventure filled with silly songs, interactive storytelling, and a fun make-and-take craft! Perfect for younger fans and families. This session invites kids to move, imagine, and create their own cuddly creatures inspired by myths and monsters with Auntie Boppy appearing in cosplay! For ages 4 to 12.

A promising new padawan joins the Jedi as they search the galaxy for new apprentices. But little do they know, there is more to this new acolyte *ahem*... padawan than meets the eye… Come join us for a fun, interactive, family friendly kids show featuring saber and Force training for the kids!

Calling all Pokémon Trainers and Trivia Masters! Compete in a trivia showdown with fellow trainers to see who can become true Pokémon Trivia Masters. You may be part of randomly selected contestant teams of two in this Pokémon themed trivia that will feature a variety of categories spanning from Pokémon Go, Mainline Game’s, Side Games and of course the Anime. Do you think you are the very best?

Join a hilarious Family Feud: DnD Edition! Guess the most popular answers to DnD themed questions. From character tropes to chaotic dice rolls. Test your knowledge, compete with your party, win prizes, and claim eternal glory!

Learn about the historic fencing masters referenced in the iconic Princess Bride duel. Rapier fighters of the Kingdom of Atenveldt (SCA) will simulate the teaching manuals with prop swords and explain the strengths and weaknesses of each school of fencing.

Step into the lists and test your valor! Join the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for an interactive, hands-on demo where youth and convention-goers can safely “battle” one of our fully armored knights using foam boffer swords. Learn how medieval combat works, see authentic armor up close, and experience what it’s like to face a knight of old. No experience required, just courage and enthusiasm!

Bricks + Imagination = Endless Possibilities! Design, build, experiment, and relax to your heart’s content! Contribute to a special collaborative LEGO mosaic that will come together to reveal a larger image!

Dreams turn to reality when sabers ignite! Phoenix Saber Academy teaches swordsmanship, offering an experience of dueling with foundational footwork, blocks, and strikes. Learn combat choreography for the camera while staying true to martial arts technique. Learn to create your own sword combat scene, the Phoenix Saber way. Ages thirteen and up.

Jump, spin, and play! A sensory-friendly space packed with movement, games, and hands-on activities for all ages and abilities. Explore, let it out, and have fun your way!

Bricks + Imagination = Endless Possibilities! Design, build, experiment, and relax to your heart’s content!

Charmander, Bulbasaur, Mudkip, and of course Pikachu are just some of the characters most fans of Pokémon know and love. Local advocate, blogger, and writer Tony Stephens outlines the linkage between autism, why those with such conditions love the game, and the interesting history of how having the condition inspired and help Satoshi Tajiri design the game. Drawing from details from research and his own experiences and work Tone will lead a discussion into the creator of one of the most popular games and fandoms ever.

Phoenix Saber Academy teaches swordsmanship for an experience of dueling with foundational footwork, blocks, and strikes. Learn real-life lightsaber skills, channel your focus, and join a tribe of young warriors just like you. Ages 5 and up.

From Mesa to the ISEKAI! Project Shinobi fuses anime action and hero power. Think Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Naruto, My Hero Academia, and Power Rangers meets live-action mayhem. Insane flips, epic battles, and anime-style powers collide in The Shinobi Rangers: Isekai Adventure, where good fights evil in true otaku-level spectacle!

Step into the role of a monster hunter and take up the sword! This beginner-friendly hands-on workshop introduces you to the art of the longsword through real historical techniques displaying the kind of fast, fluid combat you’d expect from a Witcher on the Path. Learn how to strike, parry, and move with purpose. All equipment is provided, and experienced Witchers will guide you every step of the way. Steel yourself. The Path awaits.

Do you think you are the greatest Pokémon master out there? Well, to be the best like no one ever was, you have to not only have strength in battle, but smarts too. Test your knowledge with some Pokémon trivia and see if you have what it takes to be the Pokémon master you are meant to be!

Lights, camera, trivia! Join Minnie’s Movie Mania for a fast-paced, team-based movie game where players compete through multiple rounds to test their film knowledge. Play for fun, prizes, and ultimate movie bragging rights!

Come and join us in learning and playing Medieval games and discovering how time flies while having fun! Run out some energy with old games of tag and and learn the origins of some of our favorite games that are still played!

Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, join Mad Science for hands-on fun! Hover in the air using the power of a leaf blower, explore electricity with the hair-raising Van de Graaff generator, and interact with vapor-filled bubbles created using dry ice. This exciting experience is both fun and educational for all ages.

Valley of the Brick welcomes builders of all ages to build a vehicle and race it against others in a timed LEGO race track event.

Do you think you have what it takes to be the teen art champion? Let your creativity shine as you make friends and compete with other teens in an art competition judged by a panel of professional artists!

Get ready to draw your heart out! Young Rembrandts’ K-Pop Anime Drawings are bursting with creative star power. Learn how to draw anime characters in a K-Pop style including specialty eyes, stylish outfits and stage-ready poses. It’s K-Pop energy meets anime artistry, a perfect mix of art and imagination! Ages 6 to 12.

The Hellmouth isn’t going to guard itself! Step up and take your place among the chosen. In this beginner-friendly workshop hosted by Mordhau Historical Combat, you’ll train like a true Slayer facing down vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness. Under the guidance of seasoned Watchers, you’ll learn the art of the dagger designed to strike straight through the heart of any vampire. No experience? No problem! Destiny doesn’t wait for perfect resumes. All equipment is provided. Just bring your courage and your instincts. Stakes are high. Literally.

Step into a hands-on maker space where creativity meets adventure! Use 3D pens to craft mini props for your tabletop games, build wearable foam armor like gauntlets, and design fantasy horn headbands inspired by dragons and mythical heroes. These beginner-friendly activities are perfect for aspiring artists, cosplayers, and adventurers of all ages.

Youth from birth to 15 years old are invited to participate in the all-youth masquerade and fashion show! Join us for 2 hours of fun with experienced cosplayers advising and guiding you down the runway.
Online Forms are due Saturday 05/30/26.
Please feel free to sign-up on-site if this deadline is missed.
Parental/Legal Guardian authorization must be attained prior to participation.