For anyone in Barstow with children ages 8-12, the Desert Discovery Center is a place you don't want to miss. They have educational programs year-round for families and during the summer they spend four weeks educating children about the local environment. The classes are taught in week-long sessions, so your child can attend one week or all four weeks. To see some pics and commentary from last summer, click here:
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/newsbytes/07xtra/300-xtra_ddc_livhistory.html
For more information or to sign your child up, contact Rosa at (760)252-6060.