International School for Peace

Tucson s irst anish ersion reschool

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

Summer Care Dates: June 4–July 21

Rates: Starting at $185 a week

Offering: Full and half day options, Full and Partial Spanish Immersion Extended care options available

4625 E. River Road

Summer Camp 2023

June 5–

July 21

• Kids Ages 2–6 Years Old

• Themed Weeks

• Water Play & Fun

• Secure, Shaded Playground

• Full & Half-Day Options

• Before & After Care

Registration begins April 10

(Located on the grounds of St. Francis in the Foothills) Call 299-8908 for more info or visit www.internationalschoolforpeace.com

Summer Chess & Robotics Camps

Chess • Grades K-8 Robotics • Grades 2-5

See our website for camp dates and for weekly chess classes, all ages—all year long!

Convenient location in Tucson Mall

The Mini Time Machine Museum Of Miniatures

4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. 520-881-0606

Ages: 6–12

Program Dates: June 5 to July 30, 2023 mackenziem@theminiatimemachine.org www.theminitimemachine.org/summer-camp/

Our week-long summer camp sessions incorporate hands-on STEAM concepts in a fun environment for students to build, explore, and create. Choose from beginner or advanced themes including Degoba (Star Wars), Mad Hatter Tea Party, Cat Bus, Minecraft and more! Half-day camp sessions take place from 9 a.m. to noon or 1–4 p.m. Monday through Friday. All supplies to complete projects provided. To continued from page 19 ensure a quality experience, each camp is limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is required. Cost is $175.00 per child, per session ($150.00 for museum members).

Oro Valley Summer Camps

Various Locations in Oro Valley June–July Ages: 6–12 www.playOV.com

Weekly camps with a variety of activities. Camp Swim Play Fun, STEM + Art = STEAM Camp, horse camp, music, dance LEGO Camp and more! Look for our ad in this issue of Bear and scan our QR Code for more information.

Pinspiration

7090 N. Oracle Rd. Suite 194 520-308-4188 approved by TUSD

June 5–Aug. 8

Ages: 6–12 tucson@pinspiration.com www.pinspiration.com

DIY crafting kids summer camp. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. each week. Kids make 2–3 projects per day. $50 per day or $220 per week. New themes each week.

Primavera Online School

2471 N. Arizona Ave. • Chandler 480-456-6678 www.chooseprimavera.com

Primavera Online School is a tuition-free, accredited, NCAA-approved public charter school that serves grades K-12 throughout Arizona. Primavera has been helping students learn and thrive online for more than 20 years, providing a robust, award-winning digital curriculum and a flexible schedule. Students can enroll in semester-long courses, trimester courses or in its credit recovery program. rimavera’s teacher led instruction gives students the personalized attention and support they need to excel and become college and career ready

PRESIDIO MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP

196 N. Court Ave. 520-622-0594 aprilb@tucson presidio.com www.tucsonpresidio.com

Archaeology Summer Camp

June 5–9 Ages 9–14

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an archaeologist? Well now is your chance to find out! Campers will learn how archaeologists really work through a series of hands-on activities that include prehistoric tools, excavating our simulated site, and analyzing the artifacts that they have found.

The Cultures of Tucson Camp

June 12–16 Ages 8–14

Campers will learn about the history and culture of the Tucson area through a series of hands-on activities that may include assisting a blacksmith, making adobe bricks by hand, and making soap from native plants.

Living History & Re-enactment Camp

June 19–23 Ages 7–14

Learn local history through play: role play, theatrical re-enactment and fictional dramatization of historical events. The Presidio Museum is the ideal setting for young imaginations to bring Tucson’s unique history alive. With access to a wide array of period structures, backdrops, costumes and props, young participants will truly feel they are living history.

Price for all camps:

$290 for Non-members, $265 for Presidio Museum Members 10% discount for siblings.

REID PARK ZOO

3400 Zoo Court

520-837-8200

Weekly Camps June–Aug Grades: 1–5 & 6–8 education@reidparkzoo.org www.reidparkzoo.org/events/

Reid Park Zoo is offering week-long camp sessions for campers going into grades 1–5. Each camp will include animal ambassador encounters, behind-the-scenes opportunities, games, and hands-on activities that highlight grade-specific topics.

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Grades 1-2: Adaptations

Campers will investigate what makes each animal species unique. From fascinating facial features to bewildering behaviors, campers will observe and consider the many different and interesting ways that animals have adapted, as well as uncover how these adaptations help them survive.

Grades 3-5: Habitats

Campers will go on a journey around the world from right here in Tucson. Campers will see firsthand animals that live in different habitats around the world, from the vast savannas of Africa to the steamy rainforests of the Amazon and beyond. They’ll explore what makes these habitats and the animals that live in them special. Advance registration is required and scholarships are available.

THE CAMP FOR GRADES 6–8 IS SOLD OUT.

ROCK SOLID CLIMBING

3949 W Costco Dr Suite 151 520-222-6228

Ages: 5–12

Cory@RockSolidClimbing.com www.rocksolidclimbing.com/summercamp on’t let your kids climb your walls this summer. Let them climb ours instead! Rock Solid Climbing provides an excellent and varied all-day, week-long summer camp program for children ages 5–12. Kids will run, jump, paint, draw, play games, solve puzzles and of course CLIMB!

Satori School

3801 N. 1st Avenue

520-887-4003

Ages: 3–3rd grade mindy@satorischool.org www.satorischool.org

Satori Summer Adventure Camp: Each week Satori campers will engage their imaginations as they explore the Sonoran Desert and dive deep into the ocean. Daily activities include crafts, science experiments and end of week celebrations!

Troubadour Theatre

3308 E. Grant Road

520-980-9578

• Kristen Wheeler

June & July

Ages: 7–18 troubadourtheatre@yahoo.com www.troubadourtheatre.com

Troubadour Theatre offers day camps in music, acting, musical theatre and more. Register by April 1 for a $50 discount.

Rock, Roll, Repeat! Rock n Roll Music Camp: Ages: 11–18, June 5–16

First Spotlight Young Actors Camp. Ages: 7–12, June 5–16

Antic Arts Comedic Acting Camp. Ages: 10–18, June 19–30

Dungeons & Dragons Game Camp. Ages: 10–18, July 17–21

Broadway Bound Musical Theatre Camp (Oliver Jr.). Ages: 9–18, July 5–21

Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus

5770 E. Pima

520-296-6277

June 12–16

Ages: 6–14 www.boyschorus.org/adventure/ oin us une for an exciting week of a new adventure every day. The fun includes singing, fancy trick rodeo roping, acting, stagecraft, swimming, play in a day theater performance, zoo concert, and much more. Our camp is offered in two sessions based on age with three half days and two full days of camp. Daily adventure locations include the TABC Chorus Hall, Reid Park Zoo, and Edith Ball Aquatic Center. Camp fee includes daily snack, picnic lunch on Friday, fancy trick rodeo rope, and camp t-shirt. We offer age appropriate sessions for boys age 6-14. To register visit www. boyschorus.org/adventure or call 520-2966277

Early Bird Discount for registering by April 30 - $185

Current chorister and family discounts also available

To register visit www.boyschorus.org/ adventure or call 520-296-6277

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TUCSON CLAY CO–OP SCHOOL & GALLERY

3326 N. Dodge Blvd. 917-705-3803

Ages: 6–12 tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com www.tucsonclayco-op.com

Campers will learn Wheel Hand Building Sculpture. All materials included in camp price. $155 for a two week session (full scholarships available through CAUSE)

Session 1: May 30, June 1, 2, 6, 8, 9

Session 2: June 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23

Session 3: June 27, 29, 30, July 4, 6, 7

Session 4, July 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21

Session 5: July 25, 27, 28 Aug 1, 3, 4

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM

166 W. Alameda 520-624-2333 ext 7121 continued from page 22 education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/art-camp/ summer-camp/

Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more at the Tucson Museum of Art. Each weekly session is led by local teaching artists and art educators focusing on in-depth lessons in art making. Classes are inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions. The museum offers classes for ages 5 – 13 to express their creativity and produce original works of art.

Dates: Monday–Friday, June 5–Aug 4 (closed week of July 3–7)

Full Day Member Price: $250, Non-Member- $275

Aftercare: $40 until 5 p.m., for the week

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Tucson Parks And Recreation Department

900 S. Randolph Way • 520-791-4877 tucsonaz.gov/parks

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

Look for the Ready, Set, Rec! vans at a park near you from now through the end of May. The schedule is listed at this link: www. tucsonaz.gov/parks/readysetrec

Tucson Racquet Club Summer Camp

4001 N. Country Club Rd. 520-303-7902 • Gretchen Schantz May 30–August 4 9 a.m.–2 p.m. summercamp@tucsonracquetclub.com www.tucsonracquetclub.com

TRC Summer Camp is five camps in one! We have over 40 years experience of Summer Camp fun!

Soccer Camp (ages: 5–7 and 8–14)

A soccer morning filled with skill development, age appropriate drills and fun games. The afternoon includes a dip in the pool, lunch and fun activities. All Sports Camp (ages 7–15) continued from page 22

Sports include tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming and racquetball.

PeeWee Camp (ages 5–7)

Features basketball, tennis, gym time, swimming and arts & crafts.

Tennis Camp (ages 7–17)

A fun morning of stroke instructions, proper movement and play strategy. The afternoon included pro supervised team competition and ladder play.

Jr Evening Tennis Camp (Ages 7–16) 6:30–8 p.m.

Tennis instruction, drill and fun in the cool evening!

Tusd Community Education Programs

www.tusd1.org/summerprograms

Our programs engage students on various activities that include arts and crafts, indoor/ outdoor games, cooking, homework help, and more! Programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accept DES. Our summer programs provide families with a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Arts & Crafts, Games, Mariachi, Dance and more! Ages 3 and up and meals are free. Visit our website for weekly updates and summer program locations.

VAIL DISCOVERY CAMP

Various School Locations

7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Weekly Camps in June CPCamps@vailschooldistrict.org www.vailkids.org nrichment Camps al s orts a : Grades 4–8 eek long camp for active kids who want to play games, attend field trips and create friendships. issoula Theatre a : rades Campers will go through the process of auditions, casting and rehearsals for the production of The ittle Mermaid. ttendees will work directly with professional actors from the Missoula Children’s Theatre.

Some activities include water days with Slip N’ Slides, obstacle courses, field trips, guest speakers, ST M challenges, musical performances and more.

Babysitting Camp: ges and up. Two day camp focusing on First id C certification and how to engage with children while babysitting.

Check our website for dates, locations and more camp opportunities.

Ymca Of Southern

ARIZONA

520-623-5511

Various Locations

June–July

Ages: 5–12 www.tucsonymca.org/program/ summercamp/ iscover your sense of wonder this summer! eekly theme camps like surfing, teamwork, dare to be you, stars stripes, time travelers, mission impos sible and endless summer. Campers will enjoy games, swimming, sports, arts and crafts and more! Financial id is available.The also office camps for military kids.

The offers overnight camps at Triangle anch Camp where campers can par ticipate in horseback riding, swimmming, campfires, starga ing, archery and more. www.tucsonymca.org program resident camp

My Adventure at SARSEF

by Reporter Salome Shaw-Robles, Lineweaver Elementary

S S F is a science and engineering fair for grades re and up. My project this year was the Travel Si ed Sink. I made it because whenever my family goes to the bathrooms at the park they are dirty and never have soap. ids’ projects are judged by their teachers, then if chosen their project gets sent to S S F.If you get into the finals, they announce your name and you go on the stage and receive an award. This year, the award ceremony was at eid ark. If you’re lucky, you will have your name called and you get a trophy, but only if your project got st, nd, or rd place. ut there’s also spon sored pri es. For example, my project received the xcellence in ngineering award from the ittle Chapel of ll Nations.

fter the award ceremony, there is a celebration with food trucks, games, and science stuff with pri es. In the end, S S F is fun for everyone.