Bear Essential News April 2019, Tucson Edition

CAMPS!

Bear

April 2019 • Tucson Edition • www.bearessentialnews.com

40 YEARS!

Summer Pages 19–31

essential news

®

Our Future with Artificial Intelligence

In This Picture: Find a magnet, a butterfly, a drop of rain, an apple, a magnifying glass, a tree leaf, a baseball, a colored egg, a kite and the word CAMPS.

FEATURE

NEWS

A.I. and the Future

MLB Star Retires Air Show Excites!

How will it shape our lives? pages 16, 17 & 18

Spotlight on Earth Day News Highlights page 5

NEWS & more news kids can use Scoops pages 7, 10 & 12

FAMILIES

CONTEST

Summer Camp Guide

Win a Certificate

There’s something for you! pages 19–31

for Golf N’ Stuff!

Page 18

2

BEAR 40 YEARS •

April 2019

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

For grades 3 thru 8

Young Reporter Nigh t Is Every Third T hursday Join Us at

Bookmans —East Side 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.

Thursday, April 18 • 4:30–6 pm

BEAR 40 YEARS

And...

Join Us at the

Earth Day Festival April 20th & Get Your FREE Water Bottle from BEAR!

4:30 p.m. Article Editing

Outstanding Frozen Yogurt & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Presentation: Press Release information as a news source For more info please call 792-9930 Proudly Sponsored by:

Limit one coupon per customer. Must bring coupon.

Expires: June 15, 2019

• Free snack & drinks for reporters!

• YR kits for new reporters • Bring in your story for editing & a chance to win a special prize!

Northeast corner at Swan & Sunrise (next to Basil’s Pizza)

See page 4 for more information.

299-5403

Open 7 days a week!

3

4

BEAR 40 YEARS •

April 2019

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

B

News Highlights

Legendary Ichiro Steps Off the Field

BEAR 40 YEARS

5

Come to the Tucson Earth Day Festival!

Ichiro played with the Mariners until 2012 and Ichiro Suzuki, one of baseball’s greatest players, Happy Earth Day—a special day when then played for the New York Yankees and the Miami returned home to Japan where his career began to all of us should focus on the importance of Marlins. He returned to the Mariners in 2018. In his 19play his final game and announce his retirement. our planet and what we can do to improve year MLB career, he was a 10-time All Star and picked On March 21, Ichiro played the first eight innings its health. up 3,089 hits—on top of the 1,278 hits in the opening series at the Tokyo Dome before Earth Day was created in 1970 in hopes he had during his career in Japan. walking off the field for the final of bringing about environmental reform in One question on everyone’s mind time. The 45-year-old player America. It began in the United States with was what Ichiro plans to do next. received a standing ovation as schools celebrating—20 million students, “I think it’s going to take some his teammates met him on teachers and parents! Today more than a biltime to really think back, but I’m the field with applause lion people from 192 countries are expected going to work out tomorrow.” Reportand hugs. to celebrate Earth Day in some way! ers and Ichiro’s teammates laughed After the game, Ichiro spoke Bear Essential News is one of the foundbecause his work ethic is WORLD to reporters and teammates ing sponsors of the Tucson Earth Day FesRENOWNED. “I don’t think I’m through an interpreter. tival, which happens Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Children’s Museum, going to spend some time on the “For me, it doesn’t get better couch, but I’m going to continue than tonight. Nothing can top to do what I do,” he continued what happened tonight for me,” Facts about Earth Day with a smile. he said when asked why he anFounder: Sen. Gaylord One thing he was certain nounced his plans when he did.

Nelson & Harvard student about is that he would like to Ichiro began his professional Denis Hayes continue contributing to the baseball career in Japan in 1992.

First Earth Day: April 22, In 2001, he came to play for the game.

1970, 20 million participants “It’s tough to think about it Seattle Mariners. Many people Earth Day Today: Over a right now,” Ichiro said. “But all were unsure whether he could rs ine billion participants in more ar M tle at ten, Se the things that I’ve learned, if make the transition, but he grew of Ben VanHou than 192 countries photo courtesy I could share that with kids or from a young talent to a standout major-league players. I want to do something. If I player and into an icon of the game over his 19 years 200 S. 6th Ave. could be of any help, that’s what I would like to do.” in Major League Baseball, MLB. This fabulously fun and free happening is

Get Ready, Set, Explore Arizona!

Now’s the perfect time to explore the outdoors with family and friends!

Ken Sliwa, community relations administrator for Arizona State Parks & Trails, says when it comes to the outdoors, Arizona is outstanding. “It’s a beautiful state. There are amazing natural wonders out here for the entire family, great history and a lot of great recreation opportunities,” he notes.

And whether you want to splash around in a lake, be up in the snow, camp, hike, fish or photograph spectacular views, our state has something for you!

A lot of this has to do with Arizona’s dramatic changes in elevation and varied temperatures.

“Arizona’s really diverse. There are so many choices— you could literally go skiing in the morning, be hiking in the afternoon and then enjoy a cabin by the lake in the evening,” Sliwa points out. And wildflowers are booming and blooming all over the state!

All sorts of wildlife is out and about these days, too.

Sliwa notes the connection between Earth Day and the mission of our State Parks & Trails. A big part of it is about STEWARDSHIP, how we care for, preserve and utilize our environment and natural resources so they’re around for future generations as well.

Arizona has “15 recreation parks around the state,

which have a variety of different activities, including hiking trails,” Sliwa points out. East of Phoenix is Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. It offers fantastic hiking, gorgeous flowers and has lots of special events like star gazing.

Along I-10 is Picacho Peak State Park.

“Right now it’s the #1 destination for seeing wildflowers around here,” Sliwa says.

Around Tucson there’s Catalina State Park with its hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and other fun.

And for water recreation, there’s Patagonia Lake and Roper Lake state parks, which also offer cabins to rent.

Be prepared! Sliwa says wear a hat, sunscreen and the right shoes, and bring plenty of water and pack food.

ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings, he says.

For planning an outdoor adventure, start with the website: https:azstateparks.gov. In Phoenix, you can visit the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Center.

for all ages, with earth-friendly activities for kids and teens at just about every booth!

Learn about ways you and your family can live more sustainably; if you bike to the Earth Day Festival, there’s free bike valet parking to keep your ride safe; enjoy the toe-tapping, hand-clapping live entertainment; nab your environment-helping freebies; buy tasty food and treats at the food truck round-up, and there’s free admission to the Children’s Museum—adults must be with children to get into the museum.

There are so many great ideas, important concepts and hands-on ways to “give that big blue marble a hug and discover all the ways to help make your world a healthier, greener place to live.” Learn about recycling and composting, ways to save water, the joy of gardening and the fun of getting out and enjoying nature. Or learn how to bring nature to your own backyard—plant giveaways and know what to grow to attract beautiful birds, bees, bats and butterflies. See several exhibits from local wildlife groups, too!

Bring your friends and family—the more, the merrier our planet will be. Bear will be there to test how many desert critters you know. Visit TucsonEarthDay.org for details.

6

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

REGISTERING

NOW! Certification Dates

April 13, May 18, June 8

Offering both Flag and Tackle Football in addition to Spirit (cheerleading).

Flag Football is for ages 5–7, and Tackle is for ages 7–17.

Check with your association for additional dates, times and locations. Email addresses are listed for your convenience.

TYFSF Associations

Broncos (Marana) Juliette Gutierrez maranabroncosaz@gmail.com Cardinals (Santa Cruz) Will Godinez will@excelmechanicalinc.com

Scorpions (Tucson) Keith Regina tucsonscorpionassoc@gmail.com Steelers (Tucson) Ray Campas tucsonsteelers@yahoo.com

Thunder (Tucson) Steve Jackson tucsonthunderyouthfootball@gmail.com Vikings (Vail) Brad Strizver vailvikings1@gmail.com

Cowboys (Tanque Verde) Debbie Walkovich djwtuc@cox.net Dolphins (Oro Valley) Gina Buckner gbuckner@comcast.net Rams (Southwest) Marcos Romero rams.prez15@gmail.com Redskins (Tucson) Mike Carpenter Redskins.emc@gmail.com

Wildcats (Tucson) Gabe Leyva presidentwildcatstyf@gmail.com Falcons (Tucson) Jerry Denson President.falcons@gmail.com 49ers (Sahuarita) Carloas Jones cjones@sgv49ers.com

Jaguars (Tucson) Brandon Marshall Tucsonjaguars12@gmail.com Raiders (Tucson) Jeremy Conley Jconley80@yahoo.com

TYFSF.com • (520) 322-9779

Enter Bear’s

ONLINE

Contests at

BearEssentialNews.com

Click on “Contests”

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

Get the Scoop!

Air Show Brings Thunder to Tucson Skies

by Reporter Taran Hogan, St. Cyril of Alexandria There were vintage World War II aircraft twirling through the Tucson skies, modern-day jets that can travel faster than the speed of sound, and parachutists taking death-defying leaps out of airplanes—the 2019 DavisMonthan Air Show had it all!

On March 23 and 24, DavisMonthan AFB opened its gates to the public for Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona, its biannual air show. Pleasant temperatures and sunny skies made the perfect conditions for both air show performers and visitors.

Colonel Mike Drowley, the 355th Wing and DavisMonthan Installation Commander, says it’s important to host an air show to allow the public to learn about the airmen, planes, and missions of DavisMonthan and the United States Air Force.

Besides DM aircraft, the crowd also had an opportunity to view and learn about other famous planes like the P-51 Mustang, A-29 Super Tucano, B-52 Stratofortress, Japanese Zero, and lots more.

There were many performers such as the Wings of

Blue parachute team from the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Red Bull Air Force, and the Shockwave Jet Truck.

The most exciting performers of the group were the F-22 Raptor and A-10 Warthog demonstration teams. The F-22 is a fast, stealthy, fifthgeneration fighter that can reach speeds up to Mach 2.25. It’s highly maneuverable and can shock the crowd with its amazing aerial stunts.

The A-10 Warthog is an air-to-ground attack plane with a deadly 30mm gatling gun in its nose. There are 85 A-10s stationed at DM that can be seen flying sorties over Tucson regularly.

There were also many static displays such as the C-5 Galaxy, KC-135 Stratotanker, and AV-8 Harrier.

Static displays are important because they allow visitors to view not only the exterior of the airplanes but also the interior. They even had the opportunity to learn about the aircraft from its pilot and crew. The grand finale of the show was the USAF Thunderbirds Aerial MORE AIR SHOW, page 10 ➧

McMann Visits Tucson Festival of Books

by Reporter Gianna Kokoskie, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary Have you ever wanted to be an author and wondered what it takes to write a best seller? Lisa McMann was able to share some thoughts about her life as an author, her work ethic, and what influenced her to become a writer in a recent phone interview.

Then in March, she was in town for the Tucson Festival of Books. She came to meet with fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade classes at my school.

After speaking with McMann, it was great to meet her. A very popular series she has is The Unwanteds.

There are seven fast-paced books in the series. The Unwanteds was described in Kirkus Reviews as “The Hunger Games Meets Harry Potter.” This series is followed by The Unwanteds Quests. She has written a couple of trilogies and several stand-alone books. It takes her about six months to write a book.

For McMann, the best part of being an author is meeting kids who have read her books. The hardest part about writing is sitting down and figuring out what’s going to happen next. Taking a walk helps her think about what to write next in her books.

McMann’s fourth-grade teacher inspired her to start

writing—back in Michigan, Mr. Avink picked her story and chose her to go to a writing workshop.

That really motivated her to start writing. Her husband just started writing and he likes it, too. He is trying to get his first book published.

He is also a musician.

McMann likes to write because she has always enjoyed the writing process and loves to read and tell stories. She calls it “very exciting.”

If you want to be an author like McMann, her advice for young writers is to keep reading and think of a book you love and why you love it. When you write, focus on what you think would be good in the story and fit the title and main idea. For information about her exciting fantasy series, visit www.theunwantedsseries.com.

BEAR 40 YEARS

7

News Stories Written by Kids— for Kids Tucson Autism Walk Is in April

by Reporter Aiden Vaughan Esmond Station K–8 The Autism Walk and Resource Fair is April 6. It’s an event for all families that everyone can enjoy. The fair will be at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m. and the fair is 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

The fair offers informational booths,

activities for kids, performances, speakers and even a reptile show. The Autism Walk helps parents of autistic children find what they need to help their children have a happy childhood. The great thing is all Resource Fair events are free!

I spoke with Bree from the Autism Society and learned a lot about the Autism Walk. She told me that the Arizona Elks are a gold sponsor—they will have a booth, will speak before the walk and have donated at least $5,000 to the society!

The event will begin with opening speeches, then the walk will start. There is a registration fee to participate in the walk. You can visit www.as-az.org for more details and to register.

Sign up to be a Reporter at

Young Reporter Night!

Thursday, April 18 at

Bookmans—East 6230 E. Speedway 5–6 p.m.

(Story editing at 4:30)

This month’s topic: Using a press release Call 792-9930 for more information.

8

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

For grades 3 thru 8

Young Reporter Nigh t Join Us at

Bookmans — East Side

6230 E. Speedway Blvd.

Thursday, April 18 4:30–6 pm 4:30 p.m. Article Editing

Presentation: Using a press release as a news source For more info call 792-9930

9 Volume 40 • Issue 8

B Letters to Boomer Write to Boomer Bear at

Bear Essential News • 2525 E. Broadway Blvd., #102 • Tucson, AZ 85716 or e-mail your letters to boomer@bearessentialnews.com

Dear Boomer, My favorite community service project is picking up trash!

Your friend, F.T.

Dear F.T., Thanks for helping to keep your neighborhood clean! It’s amazing how much a small team of people can accomplish when they work together. Did you know that Bear Essential News is one of the original sponsors of the Tucson Earth Day Festival? This free environmental event happens on Saturday, April 20 at the Children’s Museum on Sixth Avenue from 10 till 2. It’s so much fun and there are a lot of ideas and environmentally friendly freebies to be had. Read “In the Spotlight” on page 5 for details or see the ad on page 4 in this newspaper!

Going Green, Boomer Bear

An Award-Winning Arizona Original for Kids & Families Editor & Publisher

Sales Director & Publisher

Stephen B Gin

Nancy Holmes

City Editor

YR Coordinator

Renee Griffith

Julie Madden

Copy Editor

Art Director

Mike Loghry

Gary Shepard

Bear Essential News for Kids®

Sponsored by

Boomer, I think it’s important to respect others and to be kind so we have a kind world.

Yours truly, D.L. Dear Boomer, It’s important because if you respect and be kind, it will make others feel good.

Your friend, S.P.

Dear D.L. & S.P., That is so true! A kinder world is something we all can work toward.

And I think that kindness can begin by respecting others, even when you disagree with them.

Be kind! Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer, I’d like to go to summer camp at the UofA!

Your friend, A.F. Boomer Bear, I’m going to stay sharp this summer by taking extra math classes.

— K.P.

Boomer, For summer, I plan on doing lots of summer camp!

Yours truly, C.W.P.

Dear Boomer Bear, I would most like to interview the mayor because he’s coming to our school!

Your Young Reporter, J.C. That’d be great, J.C.!

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is such a great role model, and this is his last year as mayor after eight years in office. I see him everywhere around town, celebrating events and talking to folks young and old.

Get the scoop! Boomer Bear

is published monthly by Kids’ View Communications Corp. to educate, enrich and entertain children and their families.

Content of this newspaper is designed to promote reading and writing skills as well as creativity.

Classroom educators are welcome to reproduce any portion of this newspaper for their students. Call or fax Kids’ View Communications for any additional information on stories.

Sounds awesome, A.F., K.P. & C.W.P.!

The UofA has its Fusion Summer Camp for science stuff and Campus Recreation’s “A” Camp. And for math and other STEAM fun, Pima Community College offers its Pima for Youth summer camp.

This issue has Bear’s big 2019 Summer Camps Guide to help kids and their families find just the right camp for them!

Summer camps ROCK,

Boomer Bear Boomer, Who is your favorite president?

Thank you, E.A. Dear E.A., Thomas Jefferson is my fave.

Your buddy, Boomer Bear

A Peculiar Pizza Puzzle

Can you uncover which pizza isn’t like the rest?

Please Call (520) 792-9930 for any editorial or advertising inquiries.

©2019 Kids’ View Communications Corp.—all rights reserved 2525 E. Broadway, #102 • Tucson, AZ 85716 Fax (520)792-2580 Bear Essential News is distributed free each month.

Empowering Kids for a Brighter Future!

BearEssentialNews.com

Pizza Hut Locations

Printed with recycled newsprint.

ENDORSED BY THE

Arizona Education Association

Valid for Hand-Tossed or Thin ‘N Crispy, Original Pan $1 more.

Must ask for offer. Delivery minimum and delivery fee apply.

1502 W. St. Mary’s 1865 W. Valencia 2680 E. Valencia 2943 N. Campbell

884-8780 294-4490 889-9583 322-9825

3801 S. 6th Ave. 6305 E. 22nd St. 10605 N. Oracle 3964 N. Oracle 4710 E. Speedway 7082 E. Speedway

294-0876 747-0472 575-8181 293-9118 323-0042 290-0600

7665 N. La Cholla Blvd.

8906 E. Tanque Verde 9564 E. Golf Links 8140 S. Houghton Rd. 8245 N. Silverbell Rd. 4811 E. Sunrise #151

219-0320 749-0900 296-9273 663-5656 744-0848 529-2607

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

April 2019 •

BEAR 40 YEARS

9

10

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

Can Your Kids Swim?

B

Get the Scoop!

Continued from page 7

Scout Makes a Difference Keep your kids safer, sign up today!

Formal swim lessons between ages 1 and 4 help reduce the risk of drowning by 88% it’s never too late to learn the lifelong skill of swimming, start today! *source: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 2009

Tucson’s Premier Indoor Swim School

520-877-SWIM (7946) www.demontswim.com

2850 W. Ina Rd. #130 N.E. corner on Ina/Shannon

Voted “Best Tucson Country Charter School!”

Day School

Home of the Champions!

Also voted WINNER of the Macaroni Kid East Tucson’s Gold Daisy Award for our Early Childhood Program!

• K–8 and Private Preschool & Prekindergarten on a 10-acre campus • Outstanding, Caring, Dedicated Teachers • Small class sizes (1:22 K-5, 1:26 6-8) • Accelerated Classes • FREE Full-Day Kindergarten

Mention this ad when you come in for a tour and receive a free “I’m a Champion” T-shirt!

Curriculum includes: Art, PE, Spanish, Sign Language,

Multimedia/Tech, Band, Orchestra, Drama, General Music and Choir

After-School Programs include: Sports, Drama Club, Young Reporters Club, Lego Club, Dance, Garden Club, Jump Rope, Karate, KidzArt and More!

Join the Champions!

Open Enrollment Is Underway Plus, Register Now for Camp Adventure & Summer Academy!

• Camp Adventure: June & July—Full and half day options available • Preschool—8th grade • Summer Academy June 3 thru 28 • 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

1st–9th grade

A Champion is:

Collaborative Honorable Academic Motivated Persistent Inquisitive Optimistic Nurturing

FREE K-8 Public Charter School TCDCharterSchool.com • 520-296-0883 9239 E. Wrightstown Road • Tucson, AZ 85715

by Reporter Julius Salvador & Alexis Anderson Cottonwood Elementary Joseph Peglow, a former student at Cottonwood Elementary, made a difference for the school. We went to Joseph’s fundraiser at the Vail Dairy Queen to interview him and ask him why he was doing this for Cottonwood.

Joseph says that he wanted to do something special for his old school. Asked who thought of the project, Joseph responded, MORE SCOUT, page 12 ➧

More Air Show Continued from page 7 demonstration team. It consists of two solo jets and four jets flying in their signature diamond formation.

The team performed many dazzling maneuvers including rocket-like climbs, the Split S, loops and their famous Bomb Burst. The crowd roared every time they made a pass over the airfield.

Hosting an air show is easier said than done. Drowley stated it takes at least one year to plan and costs millions of dollars. All the hard work was worth it as almost 300,000 people enjoyed the event. It was loud when the jets flew overhead, but it was so exciting that you didn’t care about the noise. Whether you dream of becoming a pilot or are just amazed by aviation, look for the next DM open house in 2021.

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

April 2019 •

BEAR 40 YEARS

11

12

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

B

Get the Scoop!

Continued from page 10

More Scout Continued from page 10

“I thought of it myself.” It was actually his Eagle Scout project. He redid the 2nd–5th grade playground by putting in a wheelchair accessible courtyard with concrete and finishing the special education sensory play area by putting in turf and a swing. Joseph completed the project on Sept. 22, 2018.

We asked why he did the fundraiser at the Dairy Queen. He says he did it there so that he can work (Joseph works at the Dairy Queen) and do the fundraiser at the same time. He also had a Go Fund Me page so that his friends could contribute. Then we had to find out his favorite treat at Dairy Queen.

Joseph said his favorite is a pumpkin pie blizzard and his mother’s is cookie dough so, we highly recommend you trying those flavors.

Everyone at the Cottonwood community is very glad and grateful to Joseph for doing this. WE ALSO CONGRATULATE HIM ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT! Joseph would like to thanks those that supported him: Oremus Materials, Rita Ranch Automotive and Tire, Vail Equipment Rental, Dairy Queen, D&D Materials, Ace Hardware, Safeway, Reyna’s Photography, Peglow Creative Concrete and Monster signs.

Check Us Out Online!

BearEssentialNews.com

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

Teacher Month of the

Nominate Your Teacher!

Parents, faculty & students—let us know who you think should be in the spotlight!

James A. Weaver D.D.S., M.S. Laura Robinson-Rabe D.M.D., M.S. Kyle Rabe D.D.S., M.S.

Making teachers smile! Each month Dr. JAW Orthodontists honors our teachers for their commitment, hard work and dedication by sponsoring the Teacher of the Month column in Bear Essential News.

Teacher Knew Early on That She Loved the Classroom

S

tacy Marr teaches third grade at Tanque Verde Elementary. She has been teaching there for ten years, and she also did her student teaching at TVES. Marr is a Tucson native who recalls loving the classroom when she was a third-grader. She says she was good in school and loved working with her classmates.

Her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Leckie, had students write an autobiography. Marr wrote that she was going to be a teacher.

“This is really my passion. I love it,” Marr says of teaching. “I’m so thankful to be in the position that I’m in, to work with students.”

Marr spends most of her time away from school with her son, who is 11 months old.

She enjoys arts and crafts and likes to read, and says Roald Dahl is one of her favorite authors.

Marr says she will be spending a lot of time in the swimming pool this summer. Her son is already signed up for swim lessons, she shares, to learn to turn over in the water.

Marr was nominated by Brooke, who notes that her teacher makes sure that everyone is taken care before she thinks of herself. Brooke writes that Marr is great, and adds, “I love this teacher.”

Marr says she was very active when she was in

BEAR 40 YEARS

school. She played the clarinet in band, danced, did baton twirling and played softball. In high school Marr swam and was part of the National Honor Society. Her love of math has stayed with her, since she now loves to teach it.

Marr says that she treasures the relationships that she gets to build with her students, and the sense of community they have.

“I definitely like this age— they’re independent enough, but they’re still innocent,” Marr says of her third-graders.

Marr says that she works to challenge herself and her students. She urges students to not be afraid to make mistakes.

“We always say, mistakes are proof that we are trying,” Marr explains. She says she learns from her students just as they learn from her.

Teacher name: _______________________ School: _____________________________ Your name: __________________________ Grade: ______ Phone: _________________ email: ______________________________ Why is your teacher great? ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

Send your nomination to Bear Essential/Teacher of the Month

Send your nomination to Bear Essential/Teacher of the Month

2525 E. Broadway #102 • Tucson, AZ 85716 or submit by email to renee@bearessentialnews.com or at bearessentialnews.com under TEACHERS tab

2525 E. Broadway #102 • Tucson, AZ 85716 or submit by email to renee@bearessentialnews.com or at bearessentialnews.com under TEACHERS tab

13

14

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

Swim Season Is finally Here!

NEVER SWIM !

ALONE

Even though a child knows how to swim, it doesn’t make the person waterproof.

Active Adult Supervision • Always watch children when they are in or near ANY body of water, without being distracted • Never leave children unattended • Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult • Designate an official Water Watcher – an adult tasked with supervising children in the water

Barriers

• Pool fencing around pools and spas • Self-closing, self-latching gates • Teach children to never climb over the gate or fence • Install a door alarm from the house to the pool area • Keep pool and spa covers in working order

Coast Guard-approved Life Vest & Classes • All inexperienced swimmers should wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest in or near all bodies of water.

• Choose a life vest that is right for your child’s weight and water activity.

• Arm floaties are toys. They are not a life-saving device and should never replace a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest.

• Enroll children in swimming lessons • Take CPR classes just in case of an emergency

Decode the Secret Safety Message! !

6

2

10

2

8

9

11

3

5

1

4

7

6

2

1=A 2=E 3=I 4=L 5=M 6=N 7=O 8=R 9=S 10=V 11=W

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

BEAR 40 YEARS

DESERT ANIMAL CROSSWORD

Animal Fun Facts: • A group of Stingrays is called a fever.

• Pack Rat houses are called middens.

• Quail build their nests on the ground.

• Coyotes like to swim.

• The Bobcat's main predator is humans.

• A female Tarantula lives more than 30 years in the wild.

• The Red Tailed Hawk dives at a speed exceeding 100 miles per hour.

15

April 2019

_ Our Future with

D

Shutterstock.com

o you ever think about a future where a machine will have a conversation with you or help you make decisions? Do you dream of a not-too-distant future when you have a robot that will do your chores for you? Do you believe that self-driving vehicles will take over most roads before you are old enough to get your driver license? Whether you are hopeful or fearful about a future run by robots, the truth is, that future is already here!

Artificial Intelligence, or A.I., is making human interaction with technology more and more common. Artificial Intelligence is a phrase that computer science pioneer John McCarthy came up with in 1955. A.I. refers to the science and engineering of making intelligent machines. In 1965, McCarthy became the founding director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

You probably already interact with Artificial Intelligence—perhaps every day—and rarely even think about it.

Maybe your home has a Roomba to help tidy the floors, or a smart thermostat to keep temperatures and utility bills under control.

Even families that don’t use a lot of other technology still are likely to use smartphones.

When Siri or Alexa answer your question, when your parents use Google Maps to get you to your ball game, or when Netflix recommends a show or Amazon suggests a book you might like— all of this is possible because of systems that use voice recognition and ones that are programmed to learn about a person’s preferences. But is this kind of A.I. really intelligent?

Shutterstock.com

writes that A.I. will soon become smarter, faster and more human-like.

As A.I. becomes better, smarter and more widely used, it can create questions about how Artificial Intelligence should be used and what it means for people. Some researchers work on the ETHICS of A.I. to answer these questions and try to predict and prevent problems before they occur.

Artificial Intelligence

Some predict that intelligent machines and humanoid robots will be our daily companions in the near future. Do you believe that artificial intelligence will grow to be an important part of our lives?

Guess what? Some types of intelligent machines are already here!

Children’s toys in the 1950s predicted a future where robots would play an important part in everyday life.

www.bearessentialnews.com

Is It Intelligence, Or Is It Programming?

The goal of many engineers and researchers who work in A.I. is to make

machines that think like humans. But are robots and computers truly intelligent?

Are they really learning the same way that a person does?

Autonomous cars, voice recognition software and the other technologies that seem to “think” on their own work because of sensors, programming and algorithms. An algorithm is a set of rules used to perform a task or solve a problem. Algorithms are used by mathematicians and by computers. So, if a machine is following a set of rules input by a human programmer, is it actually learning and thinking?

The bigger and more complex a computer system is, and the less a human interacts with it, the more it does what is called machine learning. This is a type of artificial intelligence where a computer looks at large amounts of data with little human involvement.

In machine learning, the computer system builds models, identifies patterns and makes decisions on its own.

There are tasks that machines are able to ACCOMPLISH more easily than humans—things like compiling large amounts of data, identifying patterns, and seeing things on images like X-rays or scans that are difficult to detect with the naked eye. That’s why the medical field is one of the places that A.I. machines are being used.

Machines can track blood glucose levels. They can detect patterns to diagnose disease. They can be robot companions to help monitor a person’s health and fitness.

Bigger System, Bigger Brain Big businesses and universities work with complex computer systems that are moving toward true intelligence. IBM’s famous Watson competed on the game show “Jeopardy” and defeated some renowned human champions! The kind of A.I. that most people encounter on a day-to-day basis is not quite as intelligent.

Software engineer R.L. Adams writes that the types of A.I. that use voice recognition or learn a person’s preferences are not true A.I. He calls these pseudo-A.I. systems. They use behavioral algorithms to improve skills, but they are not actually getting smarter, he writes.

But Adams does think that pseudo-A.I. is valuable since it can help humans interact with machines more easily. According to Adams, true A.I. can learn on its own to find connections and meaning without pre-defined algorithms. He

Making A.I. That Is Good for People

Photo credit: null0/wikimedia.org

BEAR 40 YEARS •

Shutterstock.com

Page 16

In March this year, Stanford University unveiled the Institute for HumanCentered Artificial Intelligence, or HAI. The goal of the institute is to make sure that A.I. is used for the benefit of humans.

On Stanford’s website, HAI co-directors John Etchemendy and Fei-Fei Li write about why they wanted to start the institute. A few years ago, Etchemendy was the provost at Stanford, and Li was the director of Stanford’s A.I. Lab when they became neighbors. They started discussing their views and concerns about the future of A.I. “The way we educate and promote technology is not inspiring to enough people. So much of the discussion about A.I. is focused narrowly around engineering and algorithms,” Li recalls telling Etchemendy.

“We need a broader discussion: something deeper, something linked to our collective future.

And even more importantly, that broader discussion and mindset will bring us a much more human-centered technology to John McCarthy at Stanford University in 1967. make life better for McCarthy was a computer scientist who coined the term artificial intelligence. He died in 2011. everyone.”

So, HAI was devised to bring the

April 2019

BEAR 40 YEARS

Page 17

humanities and social sciences—and many disciplines—into the conversation about the TRAJECTORY and consequences of A.I.

Marvelous Modern Machines When some people think about A.I., they think of robots that look like humans and can do many of the things that humans can do. They imagine robots like the ones they see in television shows and movies. However, most of these “robots” are played by human actors or are created by special effects or animation. But there are Sophia is A.I. research and living science fiction. some robots that have been made to closely resemble humans.

At Hanson Robotics, engineers have created a robot called Sophia. Sophia has a walking body and a human-like face. She can recognize faces and look for emotional expressions. Sophia uses natural language processing to interact with people and have regular conversations.

Sophia’s creators at Hanson Robotics say she is both an A.I. research project and a kind of living science fiction. Sophia derives her name from the Greek word for wisdom. She has appeared on television shows and at conventions.

Hanson Robotics founder David Hanson worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer and wrote the book “Humanizing Robots.” Hanson has invented new skin materials and facial mechanisms to make his robots more expressive and humanlike. Hanson and his team want their robots to have warm, emotional interactions with the people they encounter. They create robots that can work in medical therapy, education, customer service and more.

One of Hanson Robotics’ latest creations is Little Sophia. This 14-inch tall robot is like the younger sibling of the bigger Sophia. Little Sophia is made to be a companion robot for children 7 and older. She can walk, talk, sing, tell jokes, and she is programmable.

Little Sophia aims to teach kids about STEM, coding and A.I. Little Sophia should be available to the public by the end of 2019.

Robotics & A.I. Terms

What Can A.I. Do for YOU?

Algorithm: set of rules to perform a task or solve a problem (especially for a computer)

What do you imagine that A.I. machines or robots will do for you in the future? What will tomorrow look like?

Tell us your idea in a short description, or draw an illustration of what the future may hold for humans-machine interaction.

You could win a fabulous prize!

See page 14 for contest details and to enter to win.

Autonomous: self-contained; existing or being able to exist independently Big Data: large sets of data analyzed by computer to find patterns and trends Chatbot: a computer program or an artificial intelligence made to converse, sometimes in text Humanoid: having the appearance or characteristics of a human Machine learning: a branch of artificial intelligence where computer systems learn using data with little human intervention

•

Shutterstock.com

Good luck!

April 2019

_ Our Future with

D

Shutterstock.com

o you ever think about a future where a machine will have a conversation with you or help you make decisions? Do you dream of a not-too-distant future when you have a robot that will do your chores for you? Do you believe that self-driving vehicles will take over most roads before you are old enough to get your driver license? Whether you are hopeful or fearful about a future run by robots, the truth is, that future is already here!

Artificial Intelligence, or A.I., is making human interaction with technology more and more common. Artificial Intelligence is a phrase that computer science pioneer John McCarthy came up with in 1955. A.I. refers to the science and engineering of making intelligent machines. In 1965, McCarthy became the founding director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

You probably already interact with Artificial Intelligence—perhaps every day—and rarely even think about it.

Maybe your home has a Roomba to help tidy the floors, or a smart thermostat to keep temperatures and utility bills under control.

Even families that don’t use a lot of other technology still are likely to use smartphones.

When Siri or Alexa answer your question, when your parents use Google Maps to get you to your ball game, or when Netflix recommends a show or Amazon suggests a book you might like— all of this is possible because of systems that use voice recognition and ones that are programmed to learn about a person’s preferences. But is this kind of A.I. really intelligent?

Shutterstock.com

writes that A.I. will soon become smarter, faster and more human-like.

As A.I. becomes better, smarter and more widely used, it can create questions about how Artificial Intelligence should be used and what it means for people. Some researchers work on the ETHICS of A.I. to answer these questions and try to predict and prevent problems before they occur.

Artificial Intelligence

Some predict that intelligent machines and humanoid robots will be our daily companions in the near future. Do you believe that artificial intelligence will grow to be an important part of our lives?

Guess what? Some types of intelligent machines are already here!

Children’s toys in the 1950s predicted a future where robots would play an important part in everyday life.

www.bearessentialnews.com

Is It Intelligence, Or Is It Programming?

The goal of many engineers and researchers who work in A.I. is to make

machines that think like humans. But are robots and computers truly intelligent?

Are they really learning the same way that a person does?

Autonomous cars, voice recognition software and the other technologies that seem to “think” on their own work because of sensors, programming and algorithms. An algorithm is a set of rules used to perform a task or solve a problem. Algorithms are used by mathematicians and by computers. So, if a machine is following a set of rules input by a human programmer, is it actually learning and thinking?

The bigger and more complex a computer system is, and the less a human interacts with it, the more it does what is called machine learning. This is a type of artificial intelligence where a computer looks at large amounts of data with little human involvement.

In machine learning, the computer system builds models, identifies patterns and makes decisions on its own.

There are tasks that machines are able to ACCOMPLISH more easily than humans—things like compiling large amounts of data, identifying patterns, and seeing things on images like X-rays or scans that are difficult to detect with the naked eye. That’s why the medical field is one of the places that A.I. machines are being used.

Machines can track blood glucose levels. They can detect patterns to diagnose disease. They can be robot companions to help monitor a person’s health and fitness.

Bigger System, Bigger Brain Big businesses and universities work with complex computer systems that are moving toward true intelligence. IBM’s famous Watson competed on the game show “Jeopardy” and defeated some renowned human champions! The kind of A.I. that most people encounter on a day-to-day basis is not quite as intelligent.

Software engineer R.L. Adams writes that the types of A.I. that use voice recognition or learn a person’s preferences are not true A.I. He calls these pseudo-A.I. systems. They use behavioral algorithms to improve skills, but they are not actually getting smarter, he writes.

But Adams does think that pseudo-A.I. is valuable since it can help humans interact with machines more easily. According to Adams, true A.I. can learn on its own to find connections and meaning without pre-defined algorithms. He

Making A.I. That Is Good for People

Photo credit: null0/wikimedia.org

BEAR 40 YEARS •

Shutterstock.com

Page 16

In March this year, Stanford University unveiled the Institute for HumanCentered Artificial Intelligence, or HAI. The goal of the institute is to make sure that A.I. is used for the benefit of humans.

On Stanford’s website, HAI co-directors John Etchemendy and Fei-Fei Li write about why they wanted to start the institute. A few years ago, Etchemendy was the provost at Stanford, and Li was the director of Stanford’s A.I. Lab when they became neighbors. They started discussing their views and concerns about the future of A.I. “The way we educate and promote technology is not inspiring to enough people. So much of the discussion about A.I. is focused narrowly around engineering and algorithms,” Li recalls telling Etchemendy.

“We need a broader discussion: something deeper, something linked to our collective future.

And even more importantly, that broader discussion and mindset will bring us a much more human-centered technology to John McCarthy at Stanford University in 1967. make life better for McCarthy was a computer scientist who coined the term artificial intelligence. He died in 2011. everyone.”

So, HAI was devised to bring the

April 2019

BEAR 40 YEARS

Page 17

humanities and social sciences—and many disciplines—into the conversation about the TRAJECTORY and consequences of A.I.

Marvelous Modern Machines When some people think about A.I., they think of robots that look like humans and can do many of the things that humans can do. They imagine robots like the ones they see in television shows and movies. However, most of these “robots” are played by human actors or are created by special effects or animation. But there are Sophia is A.I. research and living science fiction. some robots that have been made to closely resemble humans.

At Hanson Robotics, engineers have created a robot called Sophia. Sophia has a walking body and a human-like face. She can recognize faces and look for emotional expressions. Sophia uses natural language processing to interact with people and have regular conversations.

Sophia’s creators at Hanson Robotics say she is both an A.I. research project and a kind of living science fiction. Sophia derives her name from the Greek word for wisdom. She has appeared on television shows and at conventions.

Hanson Robotics founder David Hanson worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer and wrote the book “Humanizing Robots.” Hanson has invented new skin materials and facial mechanisms to make his robots more expressive and humanlike. Hanson and his team want their robots to have warm, emotional interactions with the people they encounter. They create robots that can work in medical therapy, education, customer service and more.

One of Hanson Robotics’ latest creations is Little Sophia. This 14-inch tall robot is like the younger sibling of the bigger Sophia. Little Sophia is made to be a companion robot for children 7 and older. She can walk, talk, sing, tell jokes, and she is programmable.

Little Sophia aims to teach kids about STEM, coding and A.I. Little Sophia should be available to the public by the end of 2019.

Robotics & A.I. Terms

What Can A.I. Do for YOU?

Algorithm: set of rules to perform a task or solve a problem (especially for a computer)

What do you imagine that A.I. machines or robots will do for you in the future? What will tomorrow look like?

Tell us your idea in a short description, or draw an illustration of what the future may hold for humans-machine interaction.

You could win a fabulous prize!

See page 14 for contest details and to enter to win.

Autonomous: self-contained; existing or being able to exist independently Big Data: large sets of data analyzed by computer to find patterns and trends Chatbot: a computer program or an artificial intelligence made to converse, sometimes in text Humanoid: having the appearance or characteristics of a human Machine learning: a branch of artificial intelligence where computer systems learn using data with little human intervention

•

Shutterstock.com

Good luck!

BEAR 40 YEARS •

Artifi cial Intelligence

April 2019

CONTEST

What Can A.I. Do for You?

www.bearessentialnews.com

Send in your A.I. idea and be entered to win a

$10.00 Certificate from Golf N’ Stuff.

10 lucky winners!

What can A.I., or Artificial Intelligence, do for you now and in the future?

Do you already use some type of A.I.? You probably do. Just pick up a phone or open a laptop, and you are likely to be using some programs or apps that employ A.I.

Shutterstock.com

18

Examples of AI you might commonly see:

W

hat do you want a computer or robot to be able to do for you?

How do you think A.I. can help you in the future? Draw a picture or write a description of your idea of a future robot and what it can do!!!

Google fills in your search for you.

A Roomba cleans the floor.

Netflix or Spotify recommend something you might like.

Siri or Alexa answer a question for you.

Photo programs group images based on facial recognition.

Send your entry to:

Bear Essential News/A.I. Contest 2525 E. Broadway Blvd. #102 Tucson, AZ 85716 Entry Deadline: May 15, 2019

Name: _______________________________ Age: _____

Address: ________________________________________ City: __________________________ ZIP: _____________ Tel: ___________________ School: _________________

Parent’s Email: ___________________________________

Summer

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

BEAR 40 YEARS

19

CAMPS! GUIDE 2019

See pages ?? thru ??

It’s hard to believe that it was just last month when Arizona saw record-setting snowfall. There was snow on the ground in many places around the state— spots that rarely see the chilly white stuff. Maybe you had the chance to build a snowman or throw a snowball at your siblings or friends. Despite the delight many desert dwellers took in the once-in-a-decade winter wonderland, now temperatures are pretty much back to normal and, hard to believe, but summer is just around the corner!

What are your plans for the summer months? How will you occupy your time, keep your mind sharp and keep your cool when the temperatures really start to rise? One way to stay active and engaged is to attend one or more fabulous summer camps!

Now is the perfect time to start checking out the wide variety of summer camps available and making your plans for a great camp experience. Bear’s Summer Camps! 2019 Guide will help you choose the right summer camp for you and your family. You’ll find a multitude of fantastic camps in this issue and online.

No matter what your skills, interests or inclinations, there are a variety of summer camps that you are sure to find enticing. You can find camps that specialize in the arts, sports, academics and more.

You can go away to an overnight camp for a more traditional camp experience, or you can find traditional camp activities or a range of specialized pursuits in dozens of diverse day camps.

Keep your cool this summer—head to a temperate clime for a residential camp, or take advantage of camps in town that have indoor facilities or those that make the most of the more moderate morning hours. Or take a refreshing dip in the pool at one of the many camps that offer swimming or other water sports.

Camp Wasewagan On the River in Southern California

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Summer!

1 & 2 week options available!

Kids choose their own ELECTIVE FIELD TRIP which includes: Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Biking at Big Bear, Roller Skating, Horse Back Riding, A Trip to the Big Bear Zoo and many more...

Office Phone:

(805) 498-5572 • wasewagan.com

• adventures@wasewagan.com

Shutterstock.com

Warmer weather and the end of school are just around the corner—it's time to think about summer camps! In fact, now is a great time to start researching and planning so that you can have the best summer ever, with a little help from Bear.

Aspiring thespians can go to a summer camp that will immerse you in the theater and make you a star on the summer stage. Several camps let kids can participate in a musical, a straight play, or even improvisation. Singing sensations and twinkle toes tappers and twirlers can find their spotlight, too, at a camp near you. Sing and dance to your heart’s content!

You can hone your sports skills, whatever they may be, at summer camp.

What’s your ball game? Betcha you can find it at camp. Batter up! Make it a super summer with baseball or softball. Spike it over the volleyball net. Go for the smash on the tennis court. Dribble it down the soccer field. Sink it from the free-throw line. Hit the bulls-eye at the archery range. Stick the landing in the gym.

If you don’t have one sport that’s close to your heart, summer camp is a great place to try a number of different sports and activities.

For animal lovers, there are camps that will get you up close and cuddling with domestic or farm critters. Go wild with a zoo camp, or saddle up for one of many horseback camps offered around town.

If STEM or STEAM get you excited about science, there’s a camp for you.

If you’re a LEGO master builder, or aspire to be one, there’s a camp for you. If you would rather build out of clay, there’s a camp for you. If computers light up your circuits, there’s a camp for you. If you want to get cooking, in the kitchen or with a new invention, there’s a camp for you.

Paint your masterpiece, try a new craft, go bowling, fly down a zip line, improve language and literacy and more. There are so many summer adventures waiting for you!

Some camps offer scholarships, sibling discounts or early-bird discounts.

Contact the camps that you are interested in to find out more.

Look over the many offerings in Bear’s Summer Camps! 2019 Guide to find the best camp for you. Summer camp listings can be found in this issue, starting on page 17. You can also find the Summer Camp Guide online at www.bearessentialnews.com.

MORE CAMP GUIDE, page 20

Horse Around this Summer!

• Learn to ride or improve your skills Vail & Tucson • Work with professional trainers transportation • Round pen and arena work available!

• Trail riding • Beginners through intermediate riders Monday–Friday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm May 27–31, June 3–7, June 17–21, June 24–28, July 8–12, July 15–19 (Ages 7 to 17) www.justhorsinaroundhorsecamps.com For more info, email us at

justhorsininvail@yahoo.com • 591-1615

20

BEAR 40 YEARS •

April 2019

www.bearessentialnews.com

Summer 2019 CAMP GUIDE Continued from page 19

ARIZONA ROSE YOUTH THEATRE

4500 N. Oracle , Suite 329 (Located inside Tucson Mall) 888-0509

June 10th -July 21st • Ages: 6-17 erin@arizonarosetheatre.com www.arizonarosetheatre.com Arizona Rose Arts Academy is excited to present a variety of amazing camps this summer. Our 2019 camps include: Singer’s Boot Camp, Drama & Theatre Camp, and our Musical Theatre Production Camp presenting “Frozen Jr.”. Full/partial day options available for some

camps. Register online or by phone. www. arizonarosetheatre.com, (520)888-0509.

ARIZONA SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

2021 N. Kinney Rd. • 883-1380 www.desertmuseum.org

Museum Explorers Camps–Entering Grades 1–6 Session 1: June 3–7, 2019 Session 2: June 10–14, 2019 To the Desert and Beyond! These handson, minds-on camps will open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert Land and Sea.

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

ARIZONA SONORA DESERT MUSEUM CONTINUED Colors of Nature Camp–Entering Grades 5– 7, July 15–19, 2019 Join scientists and educators from the Desert Museum and National Optical Astronomy Observatory as we explore the colors of nature through arts and science!

Laurel Clark Earth Camp - Entering Grades 8–9, June 24–28, 2019 Not all science happens in a laboratory.

This summer spend some time in the great outdoors exploring what it might be like to become a botanist, zoologist or geologist. www.desertmuseum.org/kids/camp_page. php

ARIZONA YOUTH UNIVERSITY

1400 E. 6th St. • 520-621-0048 Runs June 3 – July 26 • Allison Giddings Cost $225-$400 • Grades: K–12 allisonbrown@email.arizona.edu

Before and After Care available. Pre-School through 8th Grade. Cost varies.

campinvention.org

Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build 21st-century skills and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code and program futuristic robots, explore radio frequencies and unearth ancient fossils. Local educators will lead these innovative, hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. Visit www. invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).

CATALINA FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Camp Foothills 4300 E. Sunrise Dr. 209-7551, 209-8454 May 28 - July 26 cs@cfsd16.org www.campfoothills.cfsd16.org

Camp Foothills: Fun, Adventure, Friends!

Weekly half-day and full-day camps with something for everyone! Build memories with friends who enjoy art, sports, dance, theatre, STEM, swimming, field trips, outdoor adventures and so much more!

Flexible schedule options. Receive a 10% discount if you register by May 17.

BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE

CENTERFIELD BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACADEMY

Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list of weekly free in-store summer kids events and activities starting June 2019!

CAMP ADVENTURE

9239 E. Wrightstown Rd. 296-0883 • Debbie Ross June 3–July 26 • 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. dross@tcdschampions.com www.TucsonCampAdventure.com Camp Adventure is FUN! Offering weekly half-day and full day camps, featuring Swim Lessons, Free Swim, Archery, Technology, Science, Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Sports, Indoor Games & More! Our beautiful 10-acre campus, and friendly, energetic counselors will help your child enjoy an enriching summer to remember. Weekly themes. Join us for one week, or all eight!

Weekly Registration Summer Care: Starts June 3–July 19 for ages 2–6

Starting at $130/week Full Day & Half Day Options

Extended care option available

4625 E. River Road

(Located on the grounds of St. Francis in the Foothills)

Call 299-8908 for more info or visit www.internationalschoolforpeace.com

Musical Theatre Camps May 28th – June 7th

As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for over 30 years. Each summer, kids take center stage at Musical Theatre Camps working with professional teaching artists to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills.

All students are assigned a role and learn how to collaborate with others through the process of rehearsing their character for a final performance. 2019 Musical Theatre Camps include: Willy Wonka Kids and Disney’s Frozen Jr.!

Bookmans.com East • 748-9555 • North • 579-0303 Midtown • 325-5767

Play-based, multicultural, non-biased curriculum that celebrates diversity. Low teacher-student ratio.

Willy Wonka Kids

ARTS EXPRESS, INC. May 28–June 7, June 10–28 • Grades: 1–8 info@arts-express.org www.arts-express.org

Tucson’s First Spanish Immersion Preschool

Grades 1–8

rec.arizona.edu

Experience the University of Arizona summer camp program, Arizona Youth University (AYU). Partnering with UofA units and departments, our summer enrichment programs offer stimulating day camps that provide students with the rare opportunity to explore future academic and career paths while learning within an exciting university environment.

4729 E. Sunrise Dr. 319-0400

21

International School for Peace

CAMP INVENTION

Multiple Locations Throughout Tucson 1-800-968-4332 Grades: K-6

BEAR 40 YEARS

5120 S. Julian Dr. #120 440-4487 • Ages: 6–14.

9 one-week sessions beginning May 27 ryancbsa@gmail.com www.centerfieldhits.com

Indoor summer baseball and softball camps for boys and girls of all skill levels.

Kids will enjoy a great week of instruction, exercise, competition, fun and games while improving their overall ability and health.

Camp is held in our 30,000 square foot indoor facility. Only $28 per day for great instruction! Cost: $140/ week (Instructional Camp 9 a.m.–noon).

Extended day option available up to 3 p.m.

Extended day includes dodgeball, wiffleball and batting cages. Early Bird Pricing until March 31st.

Discount for 4,6 and 9 sessions. Ask about sibling discounts.

MORE CAMP GUIDE, page 22

l Centroan Tucs on Locati

Disney’s Frozen Junior June 10th – 28th

Providing Enriching Arts Education for Over 30 Years!

Register by March 31 for Early Bird Discount Call: (520) 319-0400 • arts-express.org

22

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

Summer 2019 CAMP GUIDE

Continued from page 21

CHILD LANGUAGE CENTER WINGS ON WORDS (WOW) SUMMER PROGRAMS 202 E. Speedway Blvd.

628-1659 • Carole Jensen Ages: 3–6 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. www.clctucson.org

Preschool camp: FUN language and literacy building activities to get your child talking, interacting and interested in words and reading! Ages 3–6.

Soaring into Reading: For children entering kindergarten or first grade in the fall - a fun exploration of sciencebased concepts to increase and improve reading, and build social and problemsolving skills. Ages 5–6 Daily therapy: Available for children with speech-language impairments or reading difficulties. Camp forms available online at clctucson.org. DES approved; NAC accredited; in partnership with UA Dept of Speech Language & Hearing Sciences.

Before & after care available.

CHILDTIME

Locations in Tucson and Sierra Vista 877-217-9528 www.childtime.com

A busy summer is a fun summer. Fill your summer with wonder at Childtime’s Camp Curiosity, brimming with activities and featuring weekly and bi-weekly themes that may include science, geography, zoology, art, fitness, history, games, and STEM learning. Your child will enjoy immersive field trips, educational experiences, cool gear, and healthy meals. Choose your favorite camps, or go all summer long.

Younger siblings at home? We offer programs for younger children! Get ready for a camp experience that will pique your curiosity! Connect with us at 877-217-9528 or visit Childtime.com/summer to learn more and find your local school.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON

200 S. 6th Ave. • 792-9985 Option 5

camps@childrensmuseumtucson.org www.childrensmuseumtucson.org CMT Summer Camps offer fun-filled learning! Campers will enjoy handson experiments, demonstrations and discovery time in the Museum. A variety of science, technology, engineering and art Themes! Half-day camps, mornings only.

Cost: Varies, member discount provided.

Ages: 4–9.

Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club

Where Country Club Road ends and family fun begins!

Friday Night Family BBQs with Live Music!

Starts April 26

A Tucson Racquet Club Summer tradition continues!

Fitness Club Tucson Racquet & family has been a Tucson 67. Open 24/7 tradition since 19 on the we have 20 acres tennis, handball, Rillito River path, uch more! restaurant and m to see why we in p to s r o y a d to Call loved club. are Tucson’s most-

Enjoy live music from Tucson’s favorite bands, great Mesquite BBQ and our cool pool. Bring your blanket, hang out & rock out.

Lifeguard on duty. Non-members welcome ($4.00 for ages 13 and above, FREE for kids 12 and under).

Children’s Parties!

Make your next party hassle-free.

Ramada rental $35.00 for members. $70.00 non-members; includes use of pool, jacuzzi, sand volleyball courts & basketball courts. Everything you need for a great party is included: tables, chairs, plates, utensils and wait staff.

We cater with great, affordable food & drinks.

(Minimum food purchase $100)

Call 795-6960 for more info or go to

tucsonracquetclub.com

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER

(CYT Tucson) 7090 N. Oracle Road 751-7510 X110 main June 10–14, 17–21 Ages: 5–12 Teens: June 17–21 & June 24–28 Ages: 13–18 board@cyttucson.org

www.cyttucson.org CYT Tucson provides week long performing arts education and performance camps for youth. We conduct a 2 week teen acting intensive that culminates in a one-act play.

CIRCLES SUMMER CAMP 2924 E. Broadway Blvd.

903-8866 June 10–14 info@circlescamp.com www.circlescamp.com

At Circles Summer Kids Camp, we believe in holistic, interdisciplinary learning that engages our students in both mind and body. Our approach to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) classes, coupled with physical activity and mindfulness, focuses on helping students see the overlap that exists between the traditional boundaries of each discipline.

8 a.m.– 3 p.m. ($300/week) Aftercare: 3–5 p.m. ($50 extra for week)

CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL’S ESTHER B. FELDMAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN 2019 Summer Camp 5550 E. 5th St.

Nancy Auslander, Director 520-745-5550, ext. 229

PKDirector@caiaz.org www.caiaz.org

June 3 – July 26 (no camp June 10 or July 4) Mon-Fri; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:004:00pm daily $8 per child, per hour.

All children 2- to 6-years-old welcome! Each week is themed: Sports/Teamwork, Art/Music, the Great Outdoors, Cooking, America the Beautiful, and a surprise week! In addition, kids enjoy water play, stories, music, creative movement, playground time and more. Secure facility with a beautiful, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.

Weekly Cost: (Discounts offered for synagogue members.)

5 full days $220 per child 5 half days $160 per child 3 full days $165 per child 3 half days $115 per child Non-refundable registration fee: $50 if paid by April 22; $100 thereafter.

CREATIVE JUICE

6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 271-5023 • May 28–Aug 2 9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. or all day option chellie@creativejuiceartbar.com www.creativejuiceartbar.com Have a budding artist at home? Need a cool, creative alternative for the hot summer days of summer? Bring the kids to Creative Juice.

9 weeks of camp; 18 themed sessions.

WEEK OF JUNE 3–7, 2019 9:00 am–4:00 pm daily

Save $30 OFF $190 registration fee when you register by May 17, 2019 Use promo code: SING

For more information 520-296-6277 • www.boyschorus.org

5770 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85711

Cost: $175/session or $325/full day/week.

Ages: 6–12. Extended care available at rate of $10 per day for maximum of one hour.

CREW CLUB SUMMER CAMP 700 N. Wilson Ave. 820-2483 • May 28–July 19 Ages: 5–12 www.crewclubaz.org

Centrally located at Sam Hughes Elementary. Fun, enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, science, sports and more.

Fieldtrips, swimming and snacks included.

BEAR 40 YEARS

23

Sessions for boys and girls directed by UA Head Coach David Rubio.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CAMP: July 6–8. Commuters $300 • Residents $425.

POSITION CAMP: July 9–11 Commuters $300 • Residents $425.

TEAM CAMP—BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS: July 12-14. High school girls and boys teams. Cost: $145 per camper.

DRVC is not an official function of the UA. It is open to all entrants, limited only by space and grade level.

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

May 27-28, May 29-30, June 28-29• Ages: 5-11 richard.benner@scouting.org www.catalinacouncil.org/activities/cub-scout-daycamps/ Cub Scout Day Camp is fun with a purpose: Boys and Girls explore, learn, and grow while having fun in the outdoors. Boys and Girls who attend Day Camp are more likely to stay in Scouting. Day Camps teach citizenship and encourage social development.

Not a member of a Cub Scout Pack? Join now at BeAScout.org

DAVID RUBIO VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Tucson • 520-818-8668 Ages: 9–18 Contact: Amanda Rubio davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com

DeMONT FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL

2850 W. Ina Rd. #130 • 877–SWIM (7946) info@demontswim.com

www.demontswim.com

DeMont Family Swim School is proud to offer the only state-of-the-art indoor swim facility in Southern Arizona and curriculum driven swim programs. Our wonderful teachers provide babies as young as one month with early mastery of water movement while engaging older students (children and adults) to learn stroke technique and endurance year-round. Join the DeMont Family Swim School and give your child the joy of swimming!

MORE CAMP GUIDE, page 24

24

BEAR 40 YEARS •

April 2019

www.bearessentialnews.com

Summer 2019 CAMP GUIDE Continued from page 23

DeMONT FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL

2850 W. Ina Rd. #130 • 877–SWIM (7946) info@demontswim.com

www.demontswim.com

DeMont Family Swim School is proud to offer the only state-of-the-art indoor swim facility in Southern Arizona and curriculum driven swim programs. Our wonderful teachers provide babies as young as one month with early mastery of water movement while engaging older students (children and adults) to learn stroke technique and endurance year-round. Join the DeMont Family Swim School and give your child the joy of swimming!

DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL

Three camp locations • 304-2876 June 3–July 19 Ages: 4–15 dramakidsaz1@cox.net www.dramakids.com/az1 Enroll in Drama Kids Summer Camp today!

Here’s your chance to participate in fun activities that help you think more creatively and learn new acting and confidence-building skills. You’ll be part of plays, improvisations, silent scenes, mini-scripts, fun theater games and more. Each week there’s a special theme,

and it all culminates in a dramatic presentation for your family and friends. Everyone’s getting into the act this summer. Don’t miss out!

FRIENDLY PINES CAMP

933 E. Friendly Pines Road • Prescott 928-445-2128 May 25–July 20 Ages: 6–13 info@friendlypines.com www.friendlypines.com Friendly Pines Camp is nestled in the tall, cool pines of the Bradshaw Mountains near Prescott, Arizona. For 78 summers, Friendly Pines Camp has been helping turning childhood moments into life’s rich memories.

GIRLS JAZZIN’ IT UP

3–Week, Tuition–Free All Girls Jazz Music Intensive Ages 10-17 June 3-21 | Mon-Thurs | 9 am – noon TucsonJazzMusicFDN@gmail.com www.Tjmfdn.org

The Tucson Jazz Music Foundation (TJMF) sponsors this 3-week Jazz Music Intensive for girls, beginners through advanced levels.

Beginners must have minimal instrument proficiency.

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

GIRLS JAZZIN’ IT UP

CONTINUED

While you are learning to play ‘jazz’— a music genre originating in New Orleans -- you will also learn about ‘women in jazz,’ the culture and history, and ways to be ‘empowered’ in this male-dominated ‘music scene.’

Levels determined by ability, not age: Level I (Beginners/Some Exp) meet Mondays & Wednesdays. Level II (Int/Adv) meet Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Intensive culminates with a public presentation. Field trips to hear ‘live jazz’ music in Tucson will be organized. Schedule is subject to change. $30 Registration/ Supply Fee. Enrollment is online, and includes audition submission requirements.

Enroll by May 15 to insure you’ll get a T-shirt!

GOLF N’ STUFF

6503 E. Tanque Verde 296-2366 X13 • Sara Archuleta gnssales@gmail.com www.golfnstuff.com Come and enjoy your summer at Golf N’ Stuff! Field Day packages starting at $12.25 plus tax, per person for unlimited play! Cool off in our Bumper Boats, or test your driving skills on our Go-Kart track! Call today and schedule your group of 10 or more!

HEART & SOUL KIDS ACTIVITY CENTER 8363 N. Oracle 818-7974 May 28–Aug 2 Ages: 5–12 shari@heartandsoulkids.com www.heartandsoulkids.com

Heart & Soul is Tucson’s favorite recreational dance and gymnastics studio!

Founded on the idea that all kids deserve to grow and exercise in a nurturing environment, Heart & Soul has served thousands of families since opening its doors in 2013. We are proud to offer nine weeks of themed summer camps for Tucson kiddos. Each camp includes themed games, crafts, and activities as well as lots of open gym time.

HORSE RIDING CAMP IT’S A CINCH

Sahuarita Rd. and S. Mann Ave. 762-1096 May 27–31, June 3–7, June 10–14, June 17–21

Join Us for Summer!

Ages: 8–18 • $170 week itsacinchhorsemanship@outlook.com www.itsacinchhorsemanship.com/camps

Come join the fun! Riding lessions by CHA Certified Instructor. Trail rides, grooming and horse care, arts and crafts, and games. All camp staff CPR/First Aid Certified. Plenty of shaded areas to escape the sun. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. M–F 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Register by May 1st to get your 2019 camp t-shirt.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp 635 W. Roger Road

Ages 6–11 Summer Camps in June and July $275–($250 for Hand in Paw Kids Club members) 321-3704 X 171 • Amy Faulk afaulk@hssaz.org

www.hssaz.org/camp The Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp is designed to give children a new perspective on caring for pets, animal cruelty prevention, animal welfare, animal behavior and personal responsibility.

Participants will enjoy a variety of activities which stress an appreciation for non-human species, our environment and preservation of our natural world. Programs include hands-on animal care, crafts, games and educational lessions.

Camp dates for 6–8 year olds: June 3–6, June 17–20 and July 15–18.

9–11 year old camps: June 10–13, July 8–11, July 22–25.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PEACE 4625 E. River Rd. (River/Swan) 299-8908 Weekly Camps from June 3–July 19 Ages: 2–6 cathy@internationalschoolforpeace.com www.internationalschoolforpeace.com

Tucson’s FIRST Spanish Immersion Preschool invites you to immerse your child in language learning & intercultural experiences all summer long. Weekly themes, small class sizes, flexible hours, peaceful conflict resolution. Before and after care options available. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Limited scholarships available. DES contracted.

MORE CAMP GUIDE, page 26

BEAR 40 YEARS

One-week Summer Camps

Half-day sessions: 9 a.m. to noon, or 1:00–4:00 Extended care available.

Ages 6–12 Register Now— Call or online!

ow!

Re g is te r N We Fi l l Up Ea r l y !

271-5023 • CreativeJuiceArtBar.com 6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 in La Plaza Shoppes

25

26

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

Enroll in Drama Kids Summer Camp!

2019 CAMP GUIDE

9am to 4pm Ages 4–17 $179

Continued from page 25

JUST HORSIN’ AROUND

Camps Dates/Locations

Vail • 520-591-1615 May 27–31, June 3–7, June 17–21, July 8–12, July 15–19 justhorsinaround@yahoo.com justhorsinaroundhorsecamps.com

Camp held at Gladden Farms & Coyote Trail Elementary

June 3–7

ages 4 to 12

Camps held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson June 3–7 June 10–14 June 18–22 ages 11 to 15 June 24–28 July 9–13 July 15–19

Summer

• Half Day Camp Options Available • Before & After Camp Care Available $69/week • Each week’s camp has a different theme with a Friday performance.

Register Now at

www.dramakids.com/az1 520-304-2876

Do you love horses? Spend your summer on horseback at an all day horse camp!

Located in Vail, AZ. Transportation to and from Tucson available. Learn horsemanship skills in a hands on environment!

Experienced instructors, round pen and arena work. Daily Trail rides. Ages 7 to 17.

LA PALOMA ACADEMY

8140 E. Golf Links Rd. 5660 S. 12th Ave. 2050 N. Wilmot May 28–July 19, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

To register call Cathy Garcia 733-7373 Ages: 3–12 At La Paloma summer camp your child will participate in any of the following activities: swimming, tae kwan do, movies, bowling, museums and more. Also included are daily snacks and lunch. At Central, Lakeside and South Campuses, donuts and juice served.

Enroll by May 24. Each week Pre-paid save $10 per week.

Registration: $40 per family (one time) Per week: $140 per child (each week) Drop ins: $40 per day Immunization records must be on file.

Early bird registration, Sat. April 13, 9-12.

There are no refunds.

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES

$140 May 27 to July 26 9 one-week sessions beginning May 27 Extended Day Option Available! • Dodgeball & Batting Cages 5120 S. JULIAN DR. #120

We’re going BOWLING!

(520) 440-4487

WWW.CENTERFIELDHITS.COM

End-of-Year

Bowling Field Trips!

2-Hours of Bowling

$4 per child (shoes included)

Option: Add Pizza & Soda Schedule a Summer Camp or Daycare Field Trip Now! Cactus Bowl Join the 3665 S. 16th Ave. • 327-6561 Summer Youth Lucky Strike Bowling Club for 4015 E. Speedway • 327-4926 ages 8–18 Only $8/wk–12 weeks Fiesta Lanes 501 W. River Rd.•887-2695 Starts May 11 Tucson Bowl at 9:30 7020 E. 21st St. • 747-1363

vantagebowlingcenters.com

4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. 881-0606 ext 104 www.theminitimemachine.org

Spend your summer with The Mini Time

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

THE MINI TIME MACHINE CONTINUED

Machine Museum of Miniatures! In our week-long summer camps, students will construct their own miniature creations while incorporating a variety of STEAM concepts.

Discover medieval castles, explore the Polynesian Islands, build a tree house for fairies, experiment in a mad scientist lab, and more! Ages 5–12. Cost $125. Discount available for museum members. Complete details and list of activities at www. theminitimemachine.org.

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PIMA FOR YOUTH

206-6444 • Teresa Noon PCC Community Campus, 401 N. Bonita Ave.

BEAR 40 YEARS

Weekly Classes June 3 - July 26, 2019 (no classes July 1-5) pcc-youth@pima.edu www.pima.edu/youth Our non-credit instructor-led STEAM classes promote exposure to college-going culture for youth ages 9-17. Delivered by PCC instructional staff, we create high quality educational experiences and exposure to college-going culture, through hands-on learning and engagement. Our educational content supports academic and career goals in STEAM while exploring potential career pathways and enrollment pipelines into PCC academic programs. Our classes are delivered within PCC operated learning labs, performance spaces, classrooms, technology centers and partner locations.

MORE CAMP GUIDE, page 28

er t s i g Re w!

No

Fill your basket at Mildred & Dildred at La Encantada!

Join Us April 28 at 11:00 a.m. for Mr. Nature’s Music Hour

La Encantada Mall Sunrise & Campbell

520-615-6266

www.mildredanddildred.com

27

28

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

Tucson Clay Co-Op

Summer

CALL NOW! • Classes • Parties • Paint Bar

Summer Pottery Camp

2019 CAMP GUIDE

Interactive camp featuring clay sculpture, hand building & wheel throwing.

All ages welcome at our community-based studio!

Continued from page 27

5 Sessions • May 28—August 2

PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

With Paul Waldron

3326 N. Dodge (Just North of Ft. Lowell) www.tucsonclayco-op.com Call 792-6263 for more information.

Skate ALL Summer!

7 Days a Week, 1-4 p.m.

5

www.skatecountry.com

$ 50

5

For $

Bring in this coupon and for $5, get admission for up to 5 skaters. Valid Mon–Thr., 3 pm to 6 pm.

Fri., 3 pm to 5 pm. Skate rental $4.00 extra if needed.

Not valid for birthday parties or with other offers. Please limit coupon use to 1 per person per week. Not valid for groups or day care providers.

7980 E. 22nd St.

SKATE RENTAL EXTRA

298-4409

Expires 5/10/2019

2019 ARIZONA

VOLLEYBALL 5/28–5/30 Mini Camp First time player or beginner (ages 7–13) $180 5/28–5/30 Serve & Pass Camp Limited enrollment (under 18 years) $130 7/6–7/8

7/9–7/11

Intermediate & Advanced Camp (ages 10–18) Commuters $300 Residents $425 Position Camp (ages 10–18) Commuters $300 Residents $425

7/12–7/14 Team Camp $145 per player This camp is not an official function of the University of Arizona and is open to all entrants. Limited only by number, grade level and/ or gender.

7/15–7/17 Elite Camp Commuters $300

Residents $425

520-818-8668 • davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com

www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com www.facebook.com/DavidRubioVolleyballCamp

askskatecountry@aol.com www.SkateCountry.com

All Library Locations • 791-4010 May 18–July 13, 2019 Cost: FREE. Ages: All Ages

Get your Summer Fun Pass for only $50.

The pass is valid mon-thurs. from 1-4pm or 3-6pm and Friday’s from 1-5pm.

Sign up for our Summer Reading Program at any library location. Read all summer long and enjoy free programs and special events! Check our web site for announcements on special events and programs during the summer.

SUMMER ACADEMY AT TUCSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

PLAY-WELL TEKnologies

jkraus@tcdcharterschool.com Assistant Principal sbarney@tcdschampions.com Program Director An academic program tailored to meet each student’s specific needs. Grades 1–9.

Students will be guided through a personalized learning journey using the latest technology, online learning platforms and projects where students can apply their new skills. The Summer Academy will advance your child’s academic skills while making learning relevant and fun! Starting at $375 for four weeks. Register Today!

Mention code “Camp 19” and win a prize!

www.library.pima.gov

Various locations

602-317-7448 Ages: 5–12 June 3–July 26

Jennifer@play-well.org www.play-well.org/camps-2019.php Dream it, build it, wreck it, repeat in our LEGO-inspired engineering camps!

Campers learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while playing with LEGO. Kids will engineer interesting projects, engage in critical thinking, work collaboratively and explore STEM concepts. Let your child’s imagination run wild with over 20,000 LEGO pieces.

Camps include themes such as Star Wars, Minecraft, Harry Potter, Super Heroes and Robotics. We have many camp locations in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.

Visit our website to find a camp near you www.play-well.org. We also offer birthday parties, afterschool enrichment and girl scout programs!

REID PARK ZOO

3400 Zoo Court 837-8200 June–July • Grades: 1–8 zooeducation@tucsonaz.gov www.reidparkzoo.org/event/zoo-summercamp/ Reid Park Zoo offers action-packed summer day camps for kids entering grades 1-8. Games, crafts, animal ambassador encounters, and behind-thescenes opportunities–make this camp unlike any other. Participants will also see first hand how the Zoo’s Animal Care staff use STEM every day to care for the animals and why saving wild places and wildlife is so important. Each week of camp includes swimming sessions at the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center so camp participants can recharge.

Camp participants may either bring a sack lunch each day, or they can order lunch from the Zoofari Market Cafe. A morning and afternoon snack will also be served.

Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

SKATE COUNTRY

7980 E. 22nd St. • 298-4409 All ages

9230 E. Wrightstown Rd. 296-0883 June 3–June 28 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

TOWN OF ORO VALLEY

Summer Camp/Oro Valley Community Center 10555 N. La Cañada Dr. 544-1900 • Cost: $140/Week May 27–Aug 7 Ages: 6–12 recreation@orovalleyaz.gov www.orovalleyaz.gov

This is an active camp for active youth.

Participants will swim, hit golf and tennis balls, play games, create arts and crafts, and enjoy active fun with our creative staff.

Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided; children must bring a sack lunch, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. Space is limited, so register now!

Art + STEM = STEAM @ Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd. • Oro Valley 544-1900 • Cost: $55 OV resident $65 non-OV resident per weekly session June 3–Aug 2 Ages: 6–12 recreation@orovalleyaz.gov www.orovalleyaz.gov

This fun and educational program will use STEAM and the great outdoors to teach students about: living hundreds of years ago; science and geology of the Sonoran Desert; technology and how it helped people survive and advance; food, shelter and clothing, arts and culture throughout time and history. This program fills quickly, as attendance is limited to 40. Reserve your space early! This is an outdoor camp with a climate-controlled tent for inside activities.

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

TOWN OF ORO VALLEY CONTINUED

Play-Well Teknologies Camps 10555 N. La Cañada Dr. • Oro Valley 544-1900 Cost: $150 Per Week June 17– 21 and July 15–19 Ages: 5–12 recreation@orovalleyaz.gov www.orovalleyaz.gov

Dive into our massive collections of LEGOs® and build elaborate objects, structures and vehicles, exploring fundamental principles of engineering and physics. Learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, and the impact is long-lasting. STEM camps are held June 17-21. Robotics camps are July 15-19. Campers are divided into age groups: 5-6 and 7-12. For complete descriptions, visit www.orovalleyaz.gov and check out the Summer Parks & Recreation Program Guide!

I Can Too! Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities 10555 N. La Cañada Dr. • Oro Valley 544-1900 Ages:6–12 recreation@orovalleyaz.gov www.orovalleyaz.gov I Can Too! is Oro Valley’s program for young people with disabilities. Through the use of activity modifications and greater staff-to-youth ratios, participants will have the opportunity to play alongside their non-disabled peers.

Summer Camp at the Oro Valley Community Center is June 3 – July 25; $75 per week.

The Therapeutic Riding Camp at Rolling Hills Academy is especially for children with severe ADD or ADHS, neurodevelopmental disorders

or brain injury. Riding instruction dates are determined on request; $65 per lesson.

TRIANGLE Y RANCH CAMP 34434 S. Y Camp Rd. • Oro Valley 884-0987 June 2–July 26 • Ages: 7-17

camp@tucsonymca.org

For more than 60 years Triangle Y Camp has been providing great camp experiences for youth from 7–17. Our summer is devoted to week long overnight camp sessions with fun themes, great programs and outstanding staff. Program areas include archery, riflery, high ropes, zip line, hiking, arts & crafts, sports, challenge course, swimming and more. Make new friends, learn new skills and have fun in the foothills of the Catalinas in a welcoming, supportive community. Contact the Tri Y camp for special tiered pricing.

TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS 5770 E. Pima 296-6277 June 3–7 Ages: 6–12 tabc@bpuschorus.org boyschorus.org

Join the world-renowned Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus (TABC) for an amazing week of music, fun, and adventure! Camp includes daily themes as well as fancy trick rodeo roping instruction from one of TABC’s directors. This year’s theme is MUSIC + NUMBERS = FUN. Activity days include: 5 Senses Day with Water Activities, 80 Activities in one day, Treasure Hunt Day, STEM Day, Performance Day at Reid Park Zoo with picnic and swimming.

MORE CAMP GUIDE, page 30

BEAR 40 YEARS

29

30

BEAR 40 YEARS •

www.bearessentialnews.com

April 2019

Summer 2019 CAMP GUIDE

Continued from page 29

TUCSON CLAY CO–OP 3326 N. Dodge Blvd.

792-6263 • Maxine Krasnow tucssonclayco-op.com

Summer Kid’s Clay Camp with Paul Waldron $145 for two-week camp, Tues, Thurs, & Fri, 9 a.m.–noon Wheel, Hand Building & Sculpture Session 1: May 28, 30, May 31,June 4, 6, 7 Session 2: June 11,13,14,18, 20, 21 Session 3: June 25, 27, 28, July 2,5 Session 4: July 9,11,12,16,18,19 Session 5: July 23 25,26,30,Aug. 1, 2

TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS 4020 E. River Rd. • 577-6064 Week 1: june 3–7 Week 2: June 10–14 Cost: $255/Week

info@tucsongirlschorus.org

tucsongirlschorus.org/shine

Want to shine? Sing, dance, and act at the Shine! Performing Arts Camp from the Tucson Girls Chorus! Have a blast learning pop and Broadway songs, performing scenes and monologues, and dancing their way across the stage as you prepare for a revue-style performance at the end of the week. Each week features new material, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

TUCSON JAZZ INSTITUTE Utterback Middle School, 3233 S. Pinal Vista 971-6694 June 4–July 15 Tues. 6–9 p.m. Sat. 1–4p.m. for 6–8th grade tucsonjazzinstitute.com The world famous Tucson Jazz Institute (TJI) educates middle and high school students in jazz music performance.

The TJI has received national first place awards from Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Monterey Jazz Festival, Down Beat Magazine and other local festivals for the past 10 years. Classes are open to all instrumentalists with at least 6 months experience on instrument. Students learn to play their instrument better, learn about jazz improvisation, and play in a big band all with world class jazz instructors.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM 140 N. Main Ave.

624-2333 ext 118 education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org

www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more!

Children ages 5–13 will discover culture and art from around the world. This experience will inspire them to create original works of art in a variety of gallery and studio activities.

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

900 S. Randolph Way • 791-4877 Dates vary • June–July tucsonaz.gov/parks

Find your fun with Tucson Parks and Recreation for a safe and educational summertime experience.

TUCSON RACQUET CLUB SUMMER CAMP 4001 N. Country Club Rd. 520-303-7902 • Gretchen Schantz May 28–August 2

April 2019 •

e-mail: boomer@bearessentialnews.com

TUCSON RACQUET CONTINUED summercamp@tucsonracquetclub.com www.tucsonracquetclub.com

TucsonRacquet Club offers a “Sports Camp” for all ages, abilities and interests. Camp hours: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

(Extended hours are available: PreCamp begins 7:30 a.m./AfterCamp ends 5:30 p.m.)

Soccer Camp (ages 8–4) Get ready for the “World Cup” Soccer drills and skills in the morning, a jump in the pool and lunch, and more soccer in the afternoon.

Pee Wee Soccer Camp (ages 5–7) Soccer for the younger set. A soccer morning, jump in the pool, and a fun afternoon.

All Sports Camp (ages 7–15) Lifetime sports include tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming, racquetball and martial arts.

Pee Wee Camp (ages 5–7) Features basketball, tennis, gym time, swimming and arts & crafts.

Tennis Camp (ages 7–17) Tennis instruction, drill and matchplay.

Jr. Evening Tennis Camp (Ages 7–17) Tennis instruction, drill and fun in the cool evening!

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA CAMPUS RECREATION: “A” CAMP 1400 E. 6TH ST • 621-6891 Runs May 28–Aug. 2 tinker@email.arizona.edu Register online: rec.arizona.edu/youth

“A” Camp: 25 Summers of Fun take 25% before March 10th! Get ready for 10 weeks of Adventure, Exploration and Fun! Games, swimming, excursions and more for children ages 5-11. Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 12 - 15. Register for just one week or the whole summer. Venture program offers off-site field trips to venues like Rocks and Ropes, Pima Air and Space Museum, Dave & Buster’s and more! Early Bird pricing until April 18th.

Aquacub Swim Lessons: available for children ages 3 and up of all skill levels.

Qualified instructors.

UA FUSION CAMPS

1601 E. University Blvd. • 621-4516 6 sessions: June 3–July 12 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Extended care available.

Join the University of Arizona for summer science fun at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium. UA Fusion Camps are a partnership with Flandrau and the UA BookStores that offers 6 weeks of science themed camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 7th grade in Fall 2019. Each week is themed and infused with scientific exploration, literacy, creative arts, and fitness. UA Fusion Camps provide children with unique hands-on experiences that promote a love for learning with visits from area experts as well as the opportunity to explore the UA campus.

Kindergarten-7th Grade camps: Choose from a wide variety of topics including astronomy, marine life, chemistry, engineering, and more!

Camps are full-day from 9am to 4pm.

Cost: $250 per session. Early and extended care available for an additional fee.

Flandrau Members receive a 10% discount.

Registration for all opens March 5th.

VANTAGE BOWLING CENTERS Cactus Bowl • 327-6561 3665 W. River Road Fiests Lanes • 887-2695 501 W. River Road Lucky Strike • 327-4926 4015 E. Speedway Tucson Bowl • 747-1363 7020 E. 21st Street info@vantagebowlingcenters.com vantagebowlingcenters.com

Vantage Youth Bowling Club—Starts Saturday May 11 at 9:30 a.m. Three games of bowling shoes, coaching, awards, discounts. All of our enters are air conditioned, smoke-free, fun-filled family environments. Cost: $8//week (12 weeks).

Total summer program $89. Ages: 8-18.

Bumper bowling program available for ages 7 and under, $6 per week or $65 for summer. Schedule a Summer Camp or Daycare field trip! Only $4 per child for 2 hours of bowling Shoes included! Option to add pizza and soda.

WASEWAGON ON THE RIVER 42121 Seven Oaks Road Andrew Oaks, CA 92305 805-498-5572 June 9–Aug 3 Ages: 5–16 adventures@wasewagon.com www.wasewagon.com

Come beat the heat at Wasewagan On The River…

Enjoy the cool mountain air while being surrounded by loads of fun and adventure!

We offer many different activities such as Archery, Riflery, Fencing, Paintball, High Ropes Course and many more. Each camper gets to choose their own special fieldtrips which includes Stand-up Paddle boarding, Alpine Waterslides, Roller skating to name a few. Scouting packages available.

Contact us today for more information and a FREE brochure! 805-498-5572.

GOOD SCOUT AWARDS LUNCHEON Proceeds Benefit

APRIL 25TH GoodScoutAwards.org

To reserve your seat or make a donation to support Scouting visit GoodScoutAwards.org

Congrats to Catalina Council Boy Scouts celebrating 100 years in Tucson!

Families: Come Out & Celebrate with Us!

2019 Catalina Council

CENTENNIAL SCOUT SHOW

623-5511 TucsonYMCA.org

Last Call for Bear’s Annual Summer Camp Guide!

Reserve your May Camp listing NOW!

Call 792-9930 for more information

31

20TH ANNUAL

YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA DAY CAMPS Join Y Camp this summer where we’re always about caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility!

FUN WEEKLY THEMED CAMPS! Whether you’re at summer day camp, sports camp or overnight camp, each week is packed with themed activities, crafts, and games, water-fun, sports of all sorts, field trips, and so much more!

FUN FOR KIDS, PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU! Campers make new friends, sing, play, explore, learn, and laugh, all under the watchful eyes of fully-trained staff.

REGISTER TODAY! YMCA camp sites, rates, themes, and more at tucsonymca.org. *Financial assistance is available to those who qualify,based on available funds.

BEAR 40 YEARS

April 13 at the Double V Scout Ranch 3801 S. Kinney Road

public is The main day for the am till 3 pm!

9 m fro 13 ril Saturday, Ap

The Centennial Scout Show provides boys and girls and their families the opportunity to see what ourScout units are doing and to help them make their choices when they’re ready to bridge over to Scouts BSA.

FREE! FREE! FREE! This is a must-see event for families interested in Scouts BSA or if you just want to have fun doing Scouts BSA activities— Archery • BMX Skill Track • BB Gun Range • LaPorte Archery • Mountain Biking • Rock Climbing Wall • STEM Pavilion • Nature Trail & MORE!

Pizza Hut pizza, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase onsite.

For more info, go to https://catalinacouncil. org/centennialscout-show-camporee/

BEAR 40 YEARS •

April 2019

www.bearessentialnews.com

Answer: 54

32