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ummer is coming! Kids everywhere are counting the weeks until school’s out and the summer break begins. But after a few days of freedom, the summer days can leave you in a summer daze. One way to escape the summer blahs is to find a fantastic summer camp—it’s a great place to learn and grow, and of course, to have fun, too! It’s always nice to go on a family vacation, see the latest summer
school, read books just for fun or hang out with friends. But summer camp can provide fun, relaxation and a whole lot more! At camp, you can learn a new skill or hone an existing talent. You can sign up with your buddies or make new friends. You can improve on the skills you love and try some new things you’ve never done before!
Camps come in every variety. There are day camps and overnight camps. There are sports camps, arts camps, technology camps, academic camps and traditional camps. Do you want to sing, dance or act? Ride a horse or paddle a canoe? Maybe this summer is the time to work on mastering a new sports skill, learn to build a robot or launch a rocket, dive in the pool or climb the highest mountain or rock wall. You might cook tasty treats or design forward-thinking fashion. According to a 2005 report from the American Camp Association, parents note that there are many important reasons for sending their children to camp. Parents surveyed said that: • Camp helps build self-confidence and self-esteem. • Camp is a safe environment. • Camp is a place to build social skills and make friends. • Camp helps kids gain more self-confidence, self-esteem, independence and leadership skills. The ACA website notes that children who go to camp can end up being more comfortable in different social situations.They may become more willing to try new things based on their time and experiences at camp. Your family should sit down together to decide what kind of camp will work best for you. Some things to consider are: the age and experience of the child; the child’s interests; the cost of camp and whether scholarships are available, and the dates and times that the camps are offered. Some summer camps offer multi-week or sibling discounts or other types of discounts or scholarships. Contact the camps you are interested in to ask about possible discounts and to find out whether the camp has an open house you can attend. Apply for scholarships early! Use Bear’s 2018 Summer Camp listings on pages 12–17 to help you find the the perfect camp for your family. No matter what camp you choose, it can be the highlight of your summer!
Check out Bear’s online camp guide at BearEssentialNews.com ASU—IRA A. FULTON SCHOOLS OF ENGINEERING 501 E Tyler Mall, 85287 • Tempe 480- 965-0100 engineeringoutreach@asu.edu outreach.engineering.asu.edu/summerprograms/
Do you like to build, create, solve problems and learn about science, technology, engineering and math? The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offer fun and engaging hands-on STEM experiences and summer camps for K-12 students at ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses. Ages- 1st – 12th grade Cost- ranges per camp
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE 7701 W. Paradise Lane • Peoria 623- 776-8400 • Kat Barnes kat@azbroadway.org
ABT’s Academy provides children interested in the performing arts the opportunity to explore their creativity and expand their imagination. All classes focus on acting, music and movement instruction. Classes are great for beginners but are also effective for those with theatre experience. Our
qualified staff is excited to TEACH, MENTOR and MONITOR our young performers during their time with us. We pride ourselves on NURTURING the creative minds and artistic thoughts of all young performers!
ARIZONA YOUTH UNIVERSITY
1400 E. Sixth St. • Tucson (520) 621-0048 • Allison Brown
Cost $225–$400 • Grades: K–12
allisonbrown@email.arizona.edu 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.
BLACK MOUNTAIN BMX 602-938-1108 blackmountainBMX.com
All ages and experience levels are welcome! Black Mountain BMX Camps are every
Monday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 602-938-1108 or visit blackmountainBMX.com for full details, location directions and more!
CAMP ZOO AT THE PHOENIX ZOO
455 N. Galvin Pkwy. • Phoenix 602-286-3800 Dates vary: June–July 2018 phoenixzoo.org Families who are already registered for Camp Zoo are welcome to attend one of two orientations. Camp Zoo Orientation: May 30, 5 – 7 p.m. and June 2, Noon – 2 p.m. Attending an orientation allows you to pick up your Camp Zoo gear early, meet Camp Zoo Instructors and management staff and ask any questions you have about the Camp Zoo experience. Attending an orientation also helps speed up check-in on the first day of camp! Daily Schedule: Half-Day: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Full-Day: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Extended Day: 3:30–6 p.m. Session 1: June 4 – 8 Session 2: June 11 – 15 Session 3: June 18 – 22 Session 4: June 25 – 29
Session 5: July 2 – 6* Session 6: July 9 – 13 Session 7: July 16 – 20 Session 8: July 23 – 27 *This session is only 4 days long and is priced differently. No camp on July 4.
DESERT PALMS HORSE CAMP 28410 N 44th St • Cave Creek 480-239-4896 Dates vary: May–July 2018 www.desertpalms.net
Kids will ride and learn all aspects of horse and barn care! Daily riding instruction. This includes grooming, saddling, bridling, bathing, and much more. During camp we also teach educational topics such as colors and markings, different horse breeds, parts of the horse, barn safety, and many others. Camp is based around kids learning everything they can about horses and having the most fun at it too! Desert Palms is a clean and safe environment for kids to express themselves as young equestrians. Safety is always first! We have many different horses to match each rider to ensure they can grow as riders.