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atrick Brennan brings his love of music and sports into the classroom and shares these interests with his students. Brennan teaches fifth grade at White Elementary. Brennan feels that music, sports, technology and other extracurricular activities can spark students who might not be great at academics. In addition, he explains, getting kids exposed to “as much technology as possible” will benefit students in the future. Brennan plays guitar and loves the blues. This month, his students are finishing a Mississippi Blues unit, he says. The unit involved researching and writing a biography of a blues musician and learning to play the harmonica. Brennan also brings his love of sports to school. One of his favorites is hockey, so he teaches the kids street hockey. He also coaches softball. Nominating student Candace calls Brennan “a very sportsy teacher who thinks way outside the box.” She adds, “He is very outgoing and personable. He encourages his students to always do their best.” She credits Brennan for encouraging her to become a Bear Essential Young Reporter. Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Brennan went to college in nearby Pennsylvania. He moved to Arizona to finish school, and says he “got sick of snow” but “loves the desert and sunrises” so he stayed.
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Brennan started studying business, but a classroom experience in Bethlehem, Penn., showed him that he had an affinity for the classroom. He started working as a tutor, then a substitute before he became an emergency certified teacher at Blenman over 15 years ago. He has since gotten two master's degrees in education and educational leadership. After working at different schools in TUSD, Brennan says he hopes to stay at White until he retires. He likes that the school has music (mariachi) and sports. He already has plans for when he retires—he plans to work in real estate. He got his real estate license last year. As a student, Brennan liked math and history. He says his dad encouraged his love of history with family trips to Civil War battlefields. Brennan says he still enjoys visiting historical places. Brennan has used the nonprofit funding site DonorsChoose for several years. “They’ve helped my teaching a lot as I have been able to get resources that I would normally not be able to get,” he says—things like microphones, PA systems and harmonicas!
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Adventure Starts Today—Boys and Girls Can Join Scouts BSA For the past year, girls have been able to join Scouts BSA. Last year, Boy Scouts of America introduced its girl troops, giving females the opportunity to become Eagle Scouts someday! The organization renamed its Boy Scouts Program to Scouts BSA, and boys and girls 11–18 can enjoy the fun and adventure. At the same time, they gain important life skills as they earn merit badges, rise in rank and learn all about the Scout Oath and Law. Scouts BSA is a more gender-neutral program name, which is in line with its other program names like Cub Scouts, Venturers and STEM Scouts. It’s been a good change for the Catalina Council, which serves Southern Arizona. “I jumped at the chance. I was really excited, I had gone to my brother’s (troop) meetings before and had been on campouts, and I had so much fun,” says Olivia Seagraves, 16. She has been part of the girl Troop 129 on the eastside of town for just over a year and recently earned her First Class rank! With her mom already an Assistant Scoutmaster for her brother’s troop, joining was a perfect fit. “My favorite part in the beginning was meeting everybody—meeting all the girls who had similar mindsets, who really wanted to join and have fun,” Olivia recalls. Her mom, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mindy Seagraves, just became Scoutmaster of her daughter’s girl troop! Olivia aims to become an Eagle Scout. Olivia Sea “I really like earning Merit Badges; I felt graves that was really cool,” she says. “I got to go to Camp Lawton, and I earned four Merit Badges up there— Nature, Mammal Study, Archery and First Aid.” Maddie Tsoukaladakis, 12, is also one of the first girls to join Troop 129. She has two older brothers who have been in Scouts BSA a long time, and their dad is an Assistant Scoutmaster and the Quartermaster, meaning he handles all the gear for Troop 129. Maddie loves being outdoors, and being able to do that with her troop and her family makes it super special. “I enjoy going on all the adventures with all of the boys and being part of it more, and now I can actually get achievements for it!” she says. Her biggest Scout adventure so far was a six-day canoe adventure on Minnesota’s Boundary Waters. But right now, Maddie is focused on earning her Second Class rank from being a Tenderfoot. “I have to finish certain requirements in our Scout Handbook and have to have a Scoutmaster meeting. Then the board of review, then get my rank after that,” she says. “It’s not as challenging as it sounds—it’s doable.” Her brothers appreciate the changes to Scouts BSA. “It offers a lot of opportunities for the younger Scouts to mature because it allows that social interaction beyond just boys,” they explain.
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Emergency Goalie Shines in His Debut Many kids have dreams of playing professional sports when they grow up. One guy recently got to make his childhood dream come true when he made his professional hockey debut—at 42 years old. Dave Ayres, a former ZAMBONI driver and building operations manager at an athletic center, made his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Toronto and was key to helping the team win. Ayres was called in to play as the emergency backup goaltender. The NHL requires that home teams have an emergency goalie in attendance for every game who is available to either team. After the Hurricane’s goalie and backup goalie were both injured, Ayres was surprised to learn he was making his professional debut during the second period. “I was confident until I hit the ice, and then I got terrified,” Ayres said with a laugh during a television interview after the game. “I just wanted to make sure I got on the ice and didn’t fall down.” Ayres made history by becoming the oldest goalie in NHL history to win his regular season debut. What’s even more impressive about his story is that he thought his hockey career was over completely after a
kidney transplant when he was 27. After the game, Ayres got a standing ovation from the crowd of 18,000 people. He received a $500 paycheck for the game and was allowed to keep his game jersey. Ayres said his stick will be sent to the Hockey Hall of Upper Deck even Fame in Toronto. put Ayres on a card! The Hurricanes also started selling No. 90 jerseys with Ayres’ name stitched on the back. Ayres said the team asked what he wanted to do with the proceeds and he opted to donate them to a kidney foundation in North Carolina. “It’s not an easy thing to go through so if there’s anything I can do to help anybody out, I’m gladly in for that,” Ayres said. “I wanted to make sure that people realize, just because you have a kidney transplant doesn’t mean you can’t go on and do everything you want to.”
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Something New for the Newbery Award …and the 2020 winner of the oldest and top children’s book award in America goes to “New Kid” by author and graphic novel illustrator Jerry Craft! For the first time a graphic novel has GARNERED the Newbery Medal, the most prestigious award from the American Library Association. The annual award started back in 1922. The 249-pages are filled with entertaining and often funny illustrations by Craft, who also creates the award-winning comic strip, “Mama’s Boyz.” “New Kid” tells the story of Jordan Banks, the main character who’s about to start middle school. Jordan is a very artistic, creative type who spends hours working on his sketchpad—sort of his way of journaling
Remembering NASA’s Brightest Star in Math
She left school and work for marriage and motherhood for several years, until she heard that Langley was hiring black women as mathematicians in 1952. Langley, a field center for NASA (previously the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics or NACA), had started employing white women as mathematicians in 1935, to free the male engineers from the tedium of crunching numbers by hand, often using just pencils and slide rules. Katherine Goble started working for NACA in 1953. After just a few weeks, she moved to the Flight Research Division where she remained for the rest of her career. Her first husband died in 1956, and she married James A. Johnson at work in 1959. She retired from NASA in 1986. Johnson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. At the ceremony, President Barack Obama stated, “Katherine G. Johnson refused to be limited by society’s expectations of her gender and race while expanding the boundaries of humanity’s reach.” NASA photo
Katherine Johnson, who worked as one of NASA’s human computers, died on Feb. 24. She was 101. The story of Johnson and other female African-American mathematicians (called computers) was brought to light in the book “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly, which was made into a movie in 2016. Johnson was a skilled mathematician who worked at NASA for 33 years, and made important contributions to many of the earliest ORBITAL missions. She plotted the trajectories for the first American in space, Alan Shepard in 1961, the first American to orbit the Earth, John Glenn in 1962, and the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. Johnson not only helped determine launch windows, she was tasked to double check the work of Johnson the machine computers during missions. Born Creola Katherine Coleman on Aug. 26, 1918, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, she started high school at age 10 and graduated at 14. She then attended West Virgina State, where she had taken every math class offered by her junior year. After graduating in 1937, she became a teacher and married James Francis Goble.
and expressing his feelings. But his mother really wants him to go to Riverdale Academy Day School, a very exclusive private school that goes up through high school, and requires loads of studying and participation in its team sports. Unfortunately, the big, fancy school doesn’t seem to have much to offer when it comes to art classes. Another concern is the school isn’t very diverse. Jordan will be one of only a few African-American kids there, and it seems like most of the students come from very rich families. The graphic novel shows what Jordan goes through as he leaves his familiar neighborhood and long-time friends and tries to fit in among students and teachers he’s never met. The view of this “New Kid”—how he feels and figures things out— are delivered through Jordan’s hilarious pencil sketches and caption clouds. Will Jordan be able to adjust to his new school? Will the school be able to adjust to Jordan? There’s much to learn from this latest Newbery Medal winner!
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Fun Is Blooming at Botanical Gardens by Reporter Candace Armbruster White Elementary
Have you ever been to Tucson Botanical Gardens? I recently visited and interviewed a few of the staff members about a new exhibit. It was a fun, interesting, educational experience! I highly recommend that you pay them a visit if you are looking for an exciting activity. Tucson Botanical Gardens was founded in 1964 by horticulturist Harrison G. Yocum. In 1974 it moved to its current location near the corner of Alvernon and Grant. Bernice Porter donated 5.5 acres to the city of Tucson with the agreement it would be a botanical garden. It contains a variety of gardens, including a butterfly garden with butterflies from five different continents. I interviewed three staff members, horticulturist Adam Farrell-Wortman, Marketing and Communications Director Rob Elias, and Vice President Matt Adamson, about the new “Beautiful Marvelous” exhibit. This exhibit is a tribute to Brazilian Roberto Berle Marx who was a landscape architect, painter, and ecologist and one of the earliest people to call for the conservation of Brazil’s rainforest. It includes several tropical plants, including the rare Madagascar Bismarck palm tree. This exhibit is open for a limited time, so hurry in before May 31! I was given a personal tour of the butterfly garden. Wow, this experience was fascinating and astonishing! There were over 400 butterflies and moths of various
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sizes and colors. They were flying around and landing on numerous different flowers and plants. I the pink and purple orchids that were in the exhibit. It was odd to learn about a plant there called the “corpse” plant that bloomed once, drawing crowds to see it even though it smelled like rotten meat! I also discovered there’s a summer camp program for kids. It has a number of classes with different themes every week. This gives kids the opportunity to discover more about nature, the environment, and our ecosystem. I think this is an amazing tactic to get kids to learn in a more hands-on and creative environment. So, check it out, parents! Altogether it was a fascinating, academic experience.
Have you heard about the coronavirus, or COVID-19? If you are worried about the new coronavirus or the flu, here is how to protect yourself and others. 1. Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Instead of counting out the 20 seconds, you can sing or hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice. An alcohol-based sanitizer can work in the absence of soap and water. Hand sanitizer is not recommended for children under the age of 2.
Planning the Perfect Party for Kids! by Reporter Valerie Burgos, BASIS Tucson North For kids, having a party is so much fun! Wouldn’t it be fun to host a party? If you think so, these are some tips for hosting an amazing party for any occasion. When it comes to decorations and accessories, have a theme. Having a theme will organize the party to be about celebrating something by doing it in a particular way. For example, if you’re celebrating the last day of school, maybe your theme could be sailor or sea. When you are trying to find a good theme, put in some logic or common sense. If it’s a summer party, don’t make ice princess the theme. I personally love goodie bags because they are filled with surprises, and it’s like a thank you for coming to the party. Kids always love what’s inside but it’s time to bring it up a notch. Instead of all candy, maybe throw in something that a kid will remember and use. For example, a cheap toy or a good-looking bracelet. If the party is a birthday party, piñatas are a must! As with candies in the goodie bags, there can be a lot more options than just candy in piñatas. Try little rings or tiny, safe figures. What about decorations? Well for starters balloons are decorative and simple. A banner saying something for the occasion might be good. Or if you’re making a Star Wars party, add in some Stormtroopers! There are some party food musts (in my opinion). Pizza is a must! This cheesy concoction is very popular at parties. It’s great because it comes with adjustable toppings, and almost everyone likes pizza! If you can’t bring a cake, try cupcakes! Bring in some delicious tortilla chips and salsa. Or nachos! What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Na-cho cheese! Nacho cheese is an amazing snack related to chips and salsa, and it’s simple to make. You melt cheese and grab tortilla chips. MORE PARTY PLANNING, page 28 ➧
2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. 3. Stay home when you’re sick. Avoid close contact with others who are sick. 4. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue then throw it in the trash. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow (sometimes called sneezing into your sleeve). Never cough or sneeze into your hands. Always wash your hands after coughing or sneezing. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects like doorknobs, telephones, desks, countertops, computer keyboards, computer mouse and tablets. Visit www.cdc.gov for more safety tips and prevention advice. I hope you will stay healthy!
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Visit to the Casa Grande Ruins by Reporter Rori L. Divijak, Dove Mountain CSTEM K–8 Recently I visited the Casa Grande Ruins National Park with my Girl Scout Troop. It was very fun and the sites were amazing. There were many structures that the Sonoran Desert People’s ancestors built a long time ago. There were many small and regular houses and there was one called the ‘Big House.’ The Big House is where the people gathered if they needed a meeting or to get together. All of the houses were made out of a claymud substance. The people were approximately a mile away from a river so they dug a path from the river back to their houses. They used the water to help build their houses, keep their crops alive and growing, for drinking water, and to assist in cooking. It is believed that the people were forced to move away and abandon their home because the river eventually dried up and they couldn’t live without water. When they were walking to their new home, a huge thunderstorm came. The storm created large floods and many people died. If you enjoy learning about ancient people and seeing ancient artifacts, then I recommend visiting the Casa Grande Ruins National Park.
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Ribbons of Green Water means life here in the desert. Where there’s water, you’ll find our super important riparian areas… If you’re in Arizona and want to know where the water is, just look for ribbons of green that cut across the desert landscape. These riparian areas (streamside habitat) are VITAL to our wildlife. Yep, Arizona’s water users not only include the 7 million people who live here, but also nearly 5,000 species of native animals and plants. Amazingly, Arizona is in the top five states when it comes to BIODIVERSITY!
Water Festivals & More Arizona Project WET is all about water education. Each year, it puts on water festivals throughout the state for thousands of fourthgraders. In fact, more than 100,000 kids in 26 Arizona communities have participated so far. Project WET also reaches out to middle school students with its Riparian Habitat Exploration Program. “Around 80 percent of plants and animals rely on riparian areas in Arizona for at least part of their lives,” points out Arizona Project WET Director Kerry Schwartz.
Water Grows the Plants… Rivers, streams and even dry-looking arroyos are at the heart of these ribbons of green. “From a plant standpoint, cottonwoods, willows and sycamores that line our rivers
really aren’t found in the other (drier) desert areas,” Schwartz explains. The variety of plants “provides the shelter and the food sources and the places where wildlife can safely grow their young. It’s not just the water. The water kind of brings about the other components of the habitat that are so important!” Critters from tiny insects to large mammals depend on our riparian areas. “One of the things we focus on in our Riparian Exploration Program is the macro invertebrates—so the nymph or larval stages of things like dragonflies and damselflies and butterflies— they’re all around those riparian areas,” Schwartz continues. “Even the desert creatures like javelina and other animals that can eat cactus for part of their water, they also rely on the riparian areas to drink.” Birds are attracted to these habitats like small and acrobatic vermilion flycatchers or black phoebes. And there are water birds like ducks, egrets and great blue herons. Raptors like gray hawks and owls hunt from above.
Dwindling Riparian Areas Unfortunately, most of these ribbons of green have been damaged or have disappeared due to our growing population
and pumping out too much groundwater. According to studies, less than 10 percent of Arizona’s riparian habitat acreage remains in its natural form. Shwartz says that new studies are looking at how releasing reclaimed water to help rivers flow again, even if it’s not along the entire length, can bring back or support riparian areas. She wants families to visit places like Phoenix’s Rio Salado Restoration Area or Tucson’s Sweetwater Wetlands or the Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenberg pecial trees and other to get an kinds of plants growing appreciation along desert streams and for our riparian rivers support thousands of areas.
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Summer Camps
It’s that time of year when kids are counting down the days until school is out for the summer. While the children are excited about the school year coming to an end, it can often be a stressful time for parents. Working parents are often faced with finding a sitter during the summer. Many times the solution is summer camp. Summer camps give children the chance to try new things, explore, learn, make new friends and collect memories that will last a lifetime. There are camps that offer swimming, gymnastics, dance, theater, sports, STEM, art and so much more! Choosing a summer camp is often decided by these factors: Is it a day camp or overnight camp? How close is it to home? How much does it cost and are scholarships available? Does the camp require special clothing, shoes and equipment? What is the ratio of campers-to-camp staff?
Day Camp or Residence Camp? If your child has attended
summer day camps in the past, attended sleepovers with friends or even stayed with grandparents for a weekend, they might be ready for a residence
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 Essential News!
Types of camps: What does
your child like to do or what would they like to learn to do? Several colleges offer camps that teach children STEM in creative and fun ways. Musical, theater and dance classes often have a performance at the end of the camp to present to parents. Most camps offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Camps that are mostly outdoors are usually located in higher elevations where the temperatures are cooler.
Don’t be afraid to ask! When selecting a camp do not be afraid to ask questions. What is the ratio of campers-to-camp staff? Is the staff well trained, experienced and background-checked? How will you be notified in case of emergency? Does the camp accommodate children with food allergies or disabilities? Ready, Aim, Summer Camps!
Once you have decided if your child wants to go to a day or residence camp, it’s time to sit down with them and go over all the many camps available in your area. To make it easier, and to see the variety of choices, check out Boomer’s Summer Camp Guide 2020.
(overnight) camp. Residence camps can be as short as a weekend or some might run one to two weeks long. With a residence camp the children will learn independence being away from parents and siblings. If a child is too young for a residence camp, day camp is probably the best. They will spend all day with other campers and be home in time for dinner.
Cost and Location: Another factor in choosing a summer camp is the
cost and closeness to home. You can find many day camps just miles from your home and many camps offer scholarships, early registration and other discounts. Look at the website of a camp to see if discounts are available.
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ARIZONA SONORA DESERT MUSEUM
ARTS EXPRESS, INC. PMB 138, 4729 E. Sunrise Dr. 319-0400
2021 N. Kinney Rd. • 883-1380 www.desertmuseum.org Museum Explorers Camps Entering Grades 1-6 Session: 1: June 1-5, 2020 Session 2: June 8-12, 2020 To the Desert and Beyond! These hands-on, minds-on camps will open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert Land and Sea. Colors of the Desert: Studio Lab Entering Grades 7-8, July 13-17, 2020 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 Ages 13-15 June 22-26, 2020 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. Includes two overnight camp outs. http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/camp_ page.php
June 15– 26, July 6–17 • Grades: 1–8 info@arts-express.org www.arts-express.org As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for over 35 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. 2020 Musical Theatre Camps include: Disney’s Moana Jr. and the Lion King Jr.!
9239 E. Wrightstown Rd. 296-0883 • Debbie Ross June 1–July 24 • 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. dross@tcdchampions.com www.TucsonCampAdventure.com Camp Adventure is FUN! Offering weekly half-day and full day camps, featuring Swim Lessons, Free Swim, Archery (1st-8th), Technology (1st-8th), 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! Before and After Care available. Pre-School through 8th Grade. Cost varies.
CAMP DEFY TUCSON 4861 North Stone Ave. 485-3337 • Cassie Miller Weekly camps in June and July camp@defytucson.com www.defytucson.com
Bookmans.com East • 748-9555 • North • 579-0303 Midtown • 325-5767
At Camp Defy, campers stay engaged through games, group activities, and friendly competitions as they move, jump and explore. Camp tracks are created along age groups. Ocotillo: Ages 5–8, Agave: Ages 9–12 and Jumping Cholla: Ages 13–15. Each camper will receive one camp t-shirt, a pair of Defy grip socks, and a pizza party on the last day of camp. Camp weeks run Mon.–Thurs., from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. in a comfortable, air conditioned environment.
Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list of weekly free in-store summer kids events and activities starting June 2020!
Multiple Locations Throughout Phoenix and the surrounding area
BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE
2020 ARIZONA
VOLLEYBALL 5/26–5/28 Mini Camp First time player or beginner (ages 7–13) $180 5/26–5/28 Serve & Pass Camp Limited enrollment (under 18 years) $130 7/7–7/9
Intermediate & Advanced Camp (ages 10–18) Commuters $300 Residents $425
7/10–7/12 Team Camp $145 per player 7/14–7/16 Position Camp (ages 10–18, Girls & Boys) Commuters $ Varies Residents $425 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.
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7/17–7/19 Elite Camp Commuters $ Varies
Residents $425
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1-800-968-4332 Grades: K-6 Invent.org/camp Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 will spark their creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earth’s ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the value of their ideas! Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative ideas. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12).
CATALINA FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Camp Foothills 4300 E. Sunrise Dr. 209-7551, 209-8454 Grades: Pre K-9 • May 26–July 31 cs@cfsd16.org www.campfoothills.cfsd16.org
Join us for out of this world fun at Camp Foothills. Build memories with new friends while enjoying art, Legos, crafts, sports, theatre, STEM, swimming, golf, field trip adventures and so much more! We will have convenient early morning and late afternoon options for fit your schedule. Our weekly half or full day camps have something for eveyone.
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Ages: 3–7 May 26–June 30 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. www.clctucson.org
CENTERFIELD BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACADEMY 5120 S. Julian Dr. #120 440-4487 • Ryan Lineberger 9 one-week sessions beginning June 1 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 $30 per day for great instruction! Cost: $150/ week (Instructional Camp 9 a.m.–noon). Extended day option available up to 3 p.m. Extended day includes dodgeball and batting cages. Early Bird Pricing until April 30th. Discount for 4,6 and 9 sessions. Ask about sibling discounts.
CHILD LANGUAGE CENTER WINGS ON WORDS SUMMER AT WOW 202 E. Speedway Blvd. 628-1659 • Carole Jensen
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 science-based concepts to increase and improve reading, and build social and problem-solving skills. Ages 5–6 Daily therapy: Available for children with speech-language impairments or reading difficulties. Camp and scholarship forms available online at clctucson.org. DES approved; NAC accredited; in partnership with UA Dept of Speech Language & Hearing Sciences. Before and after care available.
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 hands-on art projects, experiments, demonstrations and time in the Museum. A variety of
science, technology, engineering and art with Museum staff and outside instructors. Half-day camps, mornings only. Cost: Varies, member discount provided. Ages: 4-11. Use CODE TUCSON for a discout.
CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL’S ESTHER B. FELDMAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN 2020 Summer Camp 5550 E. 5th St. Nancy Auslander, Director 520-745-5550, ext. 229
PKDirector@caiaz.org www.caiaz.org
June 1–July 17 (no camp June 10 or July 4) Mon-Fri; Full days 9 a.m.–3p.m. Half days 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Before/After Care 8-9 a.m. and/or 3-4 p.m. daily $9 per child, per hour. All children 2–6 years-old welcome! Each week is themed: Secret Spy School, Ocean Life, Under the Big Top, Jungle Safari, Wacky World of Sports, Stars & Stripes, Mad Scientists. 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 2o; $100 thereafter.
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545 N. Camion Seco 979-2603 • Andrew Christian Grades: 3–8 tynkertucson@gmail.com
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Triangle Y Ranch Camp Summer Overnight Camps (ages 6-17) Family Camps Military Camper Weeks Leader in Training Sessions Counselor in Training Sessions
Financial Assistance Available
Use Code “BEARMAG25” to save $25 OFF Registration
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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. SKATE RENTAL EXTRA Expires 4/30/20
Session 1: 6/1-6/5, Session 2: 6/8-6/12 Costs: $199 per week Code Tucson offers week long day camps where children can learn coding and develop their computer skills in a fun and engaging environment. Beginning programmers can
learn programming through art, animation, music, and math, before advancing to other fundamental coding concepts. All this while making collaborative projects that they can share with friends and family! Spots are limited, so sign up early!
CREATIVE JUICE
The Juicebox: A Summer Camp For Kids
6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 271-5023 • May 26–July 31 Ages: 6–12
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! 10 weeks of camp; 20 themed sessions. Cost: $180/session or $325/full day/week. Includes all art supplies and apron.
CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP
Ages: 5-11 richard.benner@scouting.org www.catalinacouncil.org/activities/cub-scout-daycamps/ Watch for updates in Bear’s April issue. 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 Sessions for boys and girls directed by UA Head Coach David Rubio. MINI CAMP: MAY 26–28. AGES: 7–13. First time player or beginner. Cost: $180. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CAMP: July
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DAVID RUBIO VOLLEYBALL CONTINUED INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CAMP: July 7–9. Commuters $300 • Residents $425. POSITION CAMP: July 14–16 Commuters $300 • Residents $425. TEAM CAMP—BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS: July 10-12. 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.
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
7739 E. Broadway #113 • 444-9029 June–July Ages: 4–17 dramakidsaz1@cox.net www.dramakids.com/az1 Drama Kids camps are perfect for new actors wanting to discover their dramatic side, as well as for those actors wishing to continue to develop their theater, public speaking and musical theater skills while building confidence.
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
4300 E. Broadway Blvd. 327-2288 customercare@girlscoutssoaz.org Day Camp: Sabino Canyon Resident Camp: Mt. Lemmon Dates and prices vary. Scholarships available!
www.girlscoutssoaz.org/camp
Camp life is the best life! Girl Scouts has an amazing summer planned for girls. Camps are offered to all girls ages 5-18. No Girl Scout experience required. We are offering day camp and resident camp and a variety
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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 $15.25 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!
HUGHES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 971 W. Wetmore Rd.
520-205-5676 • Matt Smith Year-roung (Mon.–Fri.) Cost: FREE Grades: K–12 Marketing@hughesFCU.org
International School for Peace Tucson’s First Spanish Immersion Preschool
www.hughesFCU.org
Field trip to a local financial institution. Learn about savings and good money management. Free classroom presentations and curriculum on financial education for youth, parents and teachers. Hughes was named a top 10 finance resource for teens by BadCredit.org.
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 1–4, June 15–18 and July 13–16. 9–11 year old camps: June 8–11, July 6–9, July 20–23.
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Play-based, multicultural, non-biased curriculum that celebrates diversity. Low teacher-student ratio.
Weekly Registration Summer Care: Starts June 1–July 17 for ages 2–6
Starting at $140/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
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IDEA SCHOOL
325 W. 2nd Street • 589-4933 Ages: 7–14 June 2020 david@explorebuildlearn.org
Enroll in Drama Kids Summer Camp! Ages 4-17 $179/$99 Full Day/Half Day
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUCSON
East Tucson, Northwest Tucson, Marana & Oro Valley
1701 E. Seneca St. • 406-0552 Ages: 3–10 May 26–July 22 www.istucson.org
• Wonderful World of Wizardry • Rockstartopia • Whodunit Mystery • Camp Hollywood • Superheroes
Musical Theater
2 Week Camps $399 Early Bird Special Register by March 31st and receive a
• Half Day Camp Options Available • Before & After Camp Care Available $69/week • Each week’s camp has a different theme with a Friday performance.
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$15% Discount
www.explorebuildlearn.org/steamcamp Does your child love math and science? Do they enjoy exploring things with their hands as well as their minds? Seeing things from a new perspective? Do they like to build stuff? Then they’ll LOVE STEAM Camp, offered by the IDEA School! STEAM Camp is led by experienced teachers Martha Martin and Jennifer Shelton. Together, they will engage your students with all kinds of fascinating, hands-on STEAM projects, from jello jigglers to geodesic domes to geometric machines! Open to ages 7-14. Sign up today at ExploreBuildLearn.org/steamcamp. Program Dates: Wk 1: June 1-5, Wk 2: June 8-12, Wk 3: June 15-19, Wk 4: June 22-26. Half Day Camp: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - $190 / week Full Day Camp: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - $270 / week
www.dramakids.com/az1 520-304-2876
We’re going BOWLING!
End-of-Year
Bowling Field Trips! 2-Hours of Bowling
admissionsistucson.org Your child will enjoy being with curious, creative and motivated students while learning language and culture. Language immersion programs in Spanish, French, German and Chinese. Enrichment programs in science, art and sports will engage your children and foster their development. Camp hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 pm Cost: $50 registration fee; $250/week, full-time, $65/day.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PEACE 4625 E. River Rd. (River/Swan) 299-8908 Weekly Camps from June 1–July 17 Summer Care Starting at $140/week Ages: 2–6 cathy@internationalschoolforpeace.com www.internationalschoolforpeace.com
$4 per child
Option: Add Pizza & Soda
Fiesta Lanes 501 W. River Rd.•887-2695 Tucson Bowl 7020 E. 21st St. • 747-1363
www.lpatucson.org/
Central: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma Central’s summer camp, kids, age 3-12, can keep busy, Mon–Fri, from May 26–July 24, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. We’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $150 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and all activities. DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is May 22. Call Claudia Montano at 520-7214205 for more information. Lakeside: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma Lakeside’s summer camp, kids, age 3-12, can keep busy, Mon–Fri, from May 26-July 24, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. We’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $150 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and all activities. DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is May 22. Call Cathy Garcia at 520-7337373 for more information. South: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma South’s summer camp, kids, age 3-12, can keep busy, Mon–Fri, from May 26-July 24, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. We’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $150 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and all activities. DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is May 22. Call Jenny Lua at 520-807-9668 for more information.
June 1–5, Ages 8–12 June 15–19, Ages 6–10
All Camps Held 8:30 am–3:30 pm • Aftercare available Cost: $290/child Save 10% off the Archaeology Camp when they register for BOTH the Live History! Camp AND the Archaeology Camp
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Central: 2050 N. Wilmot Lakeside: 8140 E. Golf Links Rd. South: 5660 S. 12th Ave. Ages: 3–12
Live History! Camp
Schedule a Summer Camp or Daycare Field Trip Now! Cactus Bowl 3665 S. 16th Ave. • 327-6561 Lucky Strike 4015 E. Speedway • 327-4926
LA PALOMA ACADEMY
Presidio Museum 2020 Summer Camps
(shoes included)
Join the Summer Youth Bowling Club for ages 8–18 Only $8/wk 13 weeks
Tucson’s FIRST Spanish Immersion Preschool invites you to immerse your child in language learning & intercultural experiences all summer long. Full and Partial Spanish enrichment available. 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.
Your child will enjoy a week of activity, crafts and skill-building. They will come away with a sense of history and perspective for their natural surroundings.
Archaeology Camp June 8–12, Ages 8–12 Children will learn about early cultures and how they still impact us today.
196 N. Court Ave., Tucson
520-622-0594
Summer Camp Online Registration
TucsonPresidio.com
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LITERACY CONNECTS HOLLYWOOD IN TUCSON Literacy Connects Youth Center 200 E. Yavapai Rd. 882-8006 x221
Do you want to act? Write? Direct? Make videos? Hollywood in Tucson is where you need to be! Every two weeks ends with an original production, starring YOU! Hollywood in Tucson Camp 1 - $400 Camp dates: June 1, 2020 - June 12, 2020 Morning snack + light lunch provided. Middle School Youth (ages 11-14) Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm Evening show Friday, June 12, 2020 Hollywood in Tucson Camp 2 - $400 Camp dates: June 15, 2020 - June 26, 2020 Morning snack + light lunch provided. Middle School Youth (ages 11-14) Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm Evening show Friday, June 26, 2020 Need based scholarships available.
THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. 881-0606 ext 104 Ages: 5–12
www.theminitimemachine.org/summer/camp Spend June at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures! In our week-long, half-day camps, students construct their own miniature creations incorporating STEAM concepts including ecology, biology, engineering, literature, and history. Craft a felt rabbit habitat or fairy nursery,
design a pyramid themed board game or a marionette, build a hydraulic circus elephant or an aquaponic mermaid city, and more! Cost: $135. Museum member discounts and fianancial need-based scholarships available. See complete details on our web site.
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PIMA FOR YOUTH 206-4854 • Alisa Heisman PCC District Office, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd. Weekly Classes June 1–July 31, 2020 pccyouth@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 and technology centers.
PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY All Library Locations • 791-4010 May 16–July 11, 2020 Cost: FREE. Ages: All Ages
www.library.pima.gov
Sign up for our Summer Reading Program at any library location. Read all summer long and enjoy free programs and special events! Check our website for announcements on special events and programs during the summer.
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PLAY-WELL TEKnologies Various locations
602-316-1344 Ages: 5–13 June–August
Jacob@play-well.org www.play-well.org 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!
PRESIDIO MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP
196 N. Court Ave. 622-0594 Live History! Camp June 1–5 Ages: 8–12 Live History! Camp June 15–19 Ages: 6–10 Archaeology Camp June 8–12 Ages: 8–12 M–F 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. After care available www.tucsonpresidio.com Campers will take a trip back in time and experience Tucson the way the early settlers did! Kids will make adobe bricks, tin ornaments and a personal family crest. They will experience gardening, grinding corn by hand and play presidio period games all while learning about their ancestors, their natural surroundings and Tucson’s multi-
cultural history. Save 10% off the Archaeology Camp when you register for BOTH the Live History! Camp AND the Archaeology Camp.
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A morning and afternoon snack will also be served. Camp hours are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
REID PARK ZOO
3400 Zoo Court 837-8200 June–July • Grades: 1–8 zooeducation@tucsonaz.gov www.reidparkzoo.org/events/
SATORI SUMMER CAMP
SKATE COUNTRY
7980 E. 22nd St. • 298-4409
Tucson Clay Co-Op Summer Pottery Camp
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With Paul Waldron
3326 N. Dodge (Just North of Ft. Lowell) www.tucsonclayco-op.com Call 792-6263 for more information.
Join the Fun! • Swimming • Archery • Technology • Arts & Crafts • Science • Music & Dance • Indoor/Outdoor Games
ST. THOMAS PRESCHOOL 5150 N. Valleyview Rd. 577-0503 June 1 –26, July 6–17 Ages: 2–6 stthomaspreschool.com stthomaspreschool@gmail.com
Aerospace: June 1–5. Engineer This: June 8–12. Building catapults: June 15–19. Robots: June 22–26. Challenges using food: July 6–10. Olympic Games: July 13–17. $75 registration fee.
9230 E. Wrightstown Rd. 296-0883 June 1–June 26 8 a.m.–noon
• Classes • Parties • Paint Bar
5 Sessions • May 26—July 31
TU R E N E V D A R U O Y BEGINS!
Get your Summer Fun Pass. The pass is valid Mon–Thurs. from 1-4 p.m. or 3-6 pm. and Friday’s from 1-5 p.m.
SUMMER ACADEMY AT TUCSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Interactive camp featuring clay sculpture, hand building & wheel throwing. All ages welcome at our community-based studio!
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All ages askskatecountry@aol.com www.SkateCountry.com
887-4003 3801 N. 1st Ave. June 1–July 17 Ages: 3–8 satorischool.org Join us for fun and unique one week adventures focusing on the four elements: Earth, Air, Fire & Water. Interact with goats and chickens in the Evergreen Project. Daily water play and indoor gym.
Reid Park Zoo offers action-packed summer day camps for kids entering grades 1-8. Games, crafts, animal ambassador encounters, and behind-the-scenes 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. Camp participants may either bring a sack lunch each day, or they can order lunch from the Zoofari Market Cafe.
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jkraus@tcdcharterschool.com Principal sbarney@tcdschampions.com Program Director An academic program tailored to meet each student’s specific needs. Grades 1–8. 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 $400 for four weeks. Register Today! Mention code “Camp 2020” and win a prize!
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CAMP ADVENTURE for a summer to remember!
Summer Camp June 1– July 24
Grades 1–8 Weekly themes and a variety of activities. Swim lessons, Archery, Technology, Crazy Science and much more! Join us for one week, or come for all eight. $155/week 8:30—3:30 $195/week, including 6:30 am—6:00 pm/week Early Childhood & Kindergarten Ages 3–5 for eight weeks. Fun, structured curriculum-based learning program. Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Science & Nature, Music & Movement and more! $175/wk.
Summer Academy June 1– June 26 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Summer Academy • Grades 1–8 An academic program tailored to meet each student’s specific needs. 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! Register $400 for four weeks. NOW! Register Today! TucsonCamp Join camp after Adventure.com Academy each 520-296-0883 afternoon. Say code
9239 E. Wrightstown • 296-0883 • Visit us at: TucsonCampAdventure.com
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TRIANGLE Y RANCH CAMP 34434 S. Y Camp Rd. • Oro Valley 884-0987 May 31–July 24 • Ages: 6-17
tucsonymca.org/triangle
Give your kids a life-changing summer experience! Since 1948, YMCA Triangle Y Ranch Camp has inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships. Together, our programs and trained counselors deliver meaningful and memorable camp experiences that keep campers coming back year after year after year. Tiered pricing and financial assistance is available. Register with code “BearMag25” to save $25 off a new registration.
Activities for this overnight camp include singing, swimming, archery, riflery, sports and games, arts and crafts, and instruction in fancy trick rodeo roping. Open to all boys ages 8–14. Save $30 off $225 registration fee when you register by 5/22/20. Use promo code: SING.
TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS 5770 E. Pima 296-6277 June 15–19 Ages: 6–12 tabc@bpuschorus.org boyschorus.org
Day Camp: June 15–19 9 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Join the world-renowned Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus for an amazing week of music, singing, fun, and adventure! Camp includes daily themes as well as music and fancy trick rodeo roping instruction. Activity days include STEM Day, Water Activities day, and Reid Park Zoo Performance/Picnic and Swimming. Open to all boys age 6-12. Summer Camp: July 19–25 Join TABC in the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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You will also want games and entertainment. If your party is at an open place, hide and seek is a good game for you to play. Tag or shadow tag are fun, too. Sometimes in normal tag it can get quite dangerous, so instead of touching people, touch their shadows! You can also make up your own game. Don’t be afraid of being creative! Making up your own game is great because you can modify the game to your own liking or add a twist to the game! Planning and having a party is great and brings lots of memories with friends and family!
Adviser: Sarah McKeown
TUCSON ART LAB 3102 N. Country Club Rd.
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Jenny Knappenberger tucsonartlab@yahoo.com
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Program dates: June 8–12th 9 a.m. to 12 noon Cost: $150 “Show me the Monet (and other masters)!” July 13–17th 9 a.m. to 12 noon Cost: $180 “Think Outside the Brick!” Appropriate Ages: June: 1st grade to 6th grade July: 2nd grade to 6th grade Show Me the Monet Camp: June 8–12th: In this camp students will “meet” a variety of famous master artists. We will “travel” the globe to learn about famous artists from different continents. Children will then make art inspired by these masters. Think Outside the Brick: July 13th–17th: This camp is all about art, painting, and Legos®! During this camp, we will start with students learning about contemporary artist Adam Lister while re-creating a famous art-
Save $30 OFF $225 registration fee when you register by May 22, 2020
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Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus 5770 E. Pima Street Tucson, AZ 85711
work using his fun and unique style. Then, as the week progresses, our young artists will start re-creating a famous piece of artwork using Lego bricks–much like another contemporary artist, Nathan Sawaya. By the end of the week, children will be looking at their Legos® (and famous artwork) in a much different light!
TUCSON CLAY CO–OP
3326 N. Dodge Blvd. 792-6263 • Maxine Krasnow tucssonclayco-op.com Paul Waldrons summer clay camp 2020 Session 1 May 26, 28, 29, June, 2, 4 & 5 Session 2 June 9, 11, 12, 16, 18 & 19 Session 3 June 23, 25, 26, 30, July 2, & 3 Session 4 July 7, 9, 10, 14, 16 & 17 Session 5 July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30 & 31 The Tucson Clay Co-op is now offering full scholarships, based on need for their Kids 6–12 years old clay class. Saturday 8–9:45 a.m. and Teens 13–18 years old clay class.Thursday 4–5:45 p.m.
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TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS
4020 E. River Rd. • 577-6064 Week 1: June 1–5 Week 2: June 8–12 Cost: $255/Week info@tucsongirlschorus.org
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Want to shine? Sing, dance, and act at the Shine! Performing Arts Camp from the Tucson Girls Chorus! Campers will have a blast learning pop and Broadway songs, performing scenes and monologues, and dancing their way across the stage as they 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!
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TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333 ext 118 education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org
One-week Summer Camps
Half-day sessions:
www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more! Children ages 5–13 will discover culture and art from around the world and create original works of art. Daily 8:30–3, with aftercare available until 5 p.m.
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. Pick-up your free copy of the Summer Activity Guide available March 13 at all recreation centers or online at: tucsonaz.gov/parks. Register online for KIDCO, camps, and classes beginning May 2 at: EZEEreg.com City pools open for summer on May 28 through August 5. Swim lessons will be offered for $15 for youth 17 and under or $2 for those who qualify for the discount program.
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9 a.m. to noon, or 1:00–4:00 Extended care available. Ages 6–12 Register Now—Call or online!
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TUCSON RACQUET CLUB SUMMER CAMP
4001 N. Country Club Rd. 520-303-7902 • Gretchen Schantz May 26–August 7 summercamp@tucsonracquetclub.com www.tucsonracquetclub.com
Tucson Racquet 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 8–14) 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!
TUSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS www.tusd1.org/summerprograms
Our programs engage students in 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. Watch our website for weekly updates and summer program locations.
UA FUSION CAMPS
1601 E. University Blvd. • 621-4516 6 sessions: June 1–July 10, 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 2020. 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 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $245 for Flandrau members and $275 for non-members per week. Early and extended care available for an additional fee. Flandrau members receive priority registration Feb. 25th and a 10% discount. Registration for all opens March 3rd.
VANTAGE BOWLING CENTERS Cactus Bowl • 327-6561 3665 S. 16th Ave. 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 9 at 9:30 a.m. Three games of bowling shoes, coaching, awards, discounts. All of our enters are air conditioned, smokefree, fun-filled family environments. Cost: $8//week (13 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.
YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA DAY CAMPS 623-5511 TucsonYMCA.org
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.
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