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FEATURE

S ummer Camps! S ummer R eads! ind one or t o or you! Pages 19 thru 26

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AZ SciTech

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Spotlight on Library of Congress News Highlights page 5

Monster Truck Fun!

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Kids Aren’t Waterproof! Water Safety Quiz Swim season is here! But do you know how to prevent drowning or near-drowning tragedies? Even though a child knows how to s im, it doesn’t ma e the person aterproo E E S M A E! Ta e this ui ith your parents and remem er to e sa e this summer! 1. Which is considered a layer of protection for a swimming pool? a) an adult actively watching children around the pool ) a poolside emergency phone c) an ade uate pool ence (see uestion ) d) all o the a o e

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2. An adequate pool fence should: a) e at least 5 eet high, ith ars spaced inches or less ) ha e a sel -closing, sel -latching gate at least 5 eet high, s inging a ay rom the pool c) completely separate the pool rom the house and play yard d) all o the a o e 3. What is the leading cause of death for Arizona kids under 5? a) i e accidents ) dro ning c) car crashes d) choking 4. Which is NOT a recommended layer of protection around a pool? a) an adult watching the pool ) in ata le s im oaties c) a Coast-Guard appro ed li ejac et (properly fitted) d) learning CP 5. True or False: Drownings are 100-percent preventable. True False

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Engaging With the Grandkids by Mary DeStefano

Imagination & Inspiration Help Kids Create Lasting Memories! Summer is peeking its head around the corner and children will soon be shouting school’s out!’ ith all the excitement that the idea of freedom brings. sually the first couple of weeks pass and all is well. Then boredom sets in. As a caregiver you may be searching for new ways to keep children happy and engaged in activities for longer than a day. While recently visiting a riend’s home, she too me to the ac yard to share her grandchildren’s town. This town has been around for about 15 years with the older grandchildren still checking on their old grocery store and bakery. Now the younger grandchildren continue to enjoy the town spending many hours outside planning and running’ the to n Stores and lots are delineated ith roc s These days raden is the to n’s sheri hile Colton, originally a ro er, is no a roc collector They’ e added a dry’ pond ith a resident ceramic turtle and a small rubber duck. The town was begun after reading the book Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran which is based on the childhood experiences of her mother who grew up in Arizona. What wonderful memories are being made. This idea might be just what a summer morning requires for happy kids and grandparents.

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A pair o Charles ar in s note oo s ha e een INEXPLICABLY returned to their right ul home more than years a ter they ere mysteriously stolen ast month, the nearly -year-old noteoo s ere returned to Cam ridge ni ersity i rary in the nited Kingdom The oo s ere co ered in plastic rap and tuc ed in a gi t ag ith an unsigned note ishing the li rarian a happy Easter ar in is amous or his research in e olutionary iology and is credited or the theory o natural selection e as orn in England in , and he em ar ed on a oyage a oard the MS eagle as a naturalist in ar in spent his time collecting samples o plants, animals, roc s and ossils throughout South America hen he returned to England in , he continued his research and made groundrea ing disco eries ar in used his note oo s to jot do n his uestions, ideas and parts o con ersations he had ith other people n , he dre a s etch o an e olutionary tree ith the ords thin ritten a o e his dra ing The amous s etch, no n as the Tree o i e, is ound in one o the t o recently reco ered note oo s

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The ni ersity o Cam ridge initially thought the note oo s ere missing in a ter they ere mo ed to e photographed in a di erent uilding hile their permanent home as under construction The note oo s are housed in Cam ridge’s Special Collections Strong ooms, hich ha e appro imately miles o shel ing! ltimately, the uni ersity’s li rary houses a out million oo s, maps and manuscripts, and it as long thought the note oo s ere incorrectly filed rather than stolen A ter an e tensi e search in , the li rary declared the oo s had li ely een stolen hile the note oo s ha e een returned, the li rary says a police in estigation is ongoing The li rary is planning to put the note oo s on display in July as part o an upcoming ar in e hi it My sense o relie at the note oo s’ sa e return is pro ound and almost impossi le to ade uately e press, said li rarian r Jessica Gardner

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Ari ona amilies can enroll their ids ho are in preschool thru th grade or ree learning summer camps! hen it comes to learning, the last couple years o the pandemic ha e een tough on just a out e ery student To help students catch up on oth the academic and the social aspects o learning, Ari ona Go oug ucey udgeted million in state unds so any Ari ona school age youth can attend A nTrac Summer Camps or ree These past t o years ha e een hugely di ficult on students ecause o the pandemic, ecause they ere not in school, e plains Camp irector isa Graham Keegan So their academics certainly su ered, ut also their social s ills and their social com ort and their CONFIDENCE t’s een ery di ficult on children to not e together A out camps enough to handle around , happy campers are set up already, and the state e pects e en more t loo s li e school campuses ill e the iggest piece (o A nTrac Summer Camps) ut e also ha e the li raries, the

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Ari ona Science Center, the oys and Girls Clu , and the YMCA The oy Scouts (Grand Canyon Council) are o ering o ernight camps it’s cra y un! Graham Keegan says The Council also o ers day camps Girl Scouts Cactus-Pine Council is partnering ith other camps to pro ide its ser ices So isit AZOntrack.com and ma e plans ith your parent a ing your riends attend ith you ill ma e going to camp e en etter! They should go to AZonTrack.com, and clic on the or amilies’ utton And there’s a lin to camps near you, Graham Keegan says As you clic on those camps, it ill gi e you more in ormation hat’s their start date, or ho long, hat ages are they targeting, hat are they o ering And then you can contact the camp directly to get enrolled ood and transportation ill e pro ided y each site E ery ody just really ants to ma e this happen t’s just a joy to see the schools, the teachers, the youth groups understand ho important this is right no , Graham Keegan says There’s nothing more un than doing or that you thin matters and that people are e cited a out, so it’s a huge honor

here can you find e erything rom Thomas Je erson’s anilla ice cream recipe to more than , comic oo s At the i rary o Congress the largest li rary in the orld! The li rary houses millions o oo s, recordings, photographs, ne spapers, maps, and manuscripts in its collections t’s also the main research arm o the S Congress and the home o the S Copyright fice The i rary o Congress as originally ounded in , ut the core collection as destroyed in hen ritish troops urned the Capitol uilding, here the li rary as housed The ne t year, Congress appro ed the purchase o Thomas Je erson’s personal li rary o , oo s Library Facts: Year ounded:

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or , 5 The collection has gro n just a it since then as it no recei es some 5, items each or ing day and no houses more than million items! ith such a large collection, there is no shortage o UNIQUE and rare items The i rary o Congress purchased a copy o the Guten erg i le in , and the 5th century or is one o three per ect copies on ellum in the orld The li rary s Prints and Photographs i ision contains more than million isual images, and the Geography and Map i ision holds more than 5 million items, ma ing it the home o the orld s largest collection o cartographic materials The li rary also contains materials in appro imately languages! Each year, the ational ecording egistry ( ) at the i rary o Congress also chooses 5 recordings that document the range and di ersity o our country’s sound This year, the selected t’s a Small orld, the theme song to one o isney’s most iconic rides, to add to its collection The song has een played more than 5 million times since it de uted in ! The i rary o Congress is located across the country in ashington C , ut you can e plore the li rary online as ell May 2022 • Bear Essential News • 5

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Monster Jam Burns Rubber in Tucson by Reporter Norah Bennett, Wilson K–8

by Reporter Zahra Rafiyath BASIS Oro Valley Primary

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Science & Engineering Fair Inspires the Pidget by Reporters Ellie & Madison Divijak Dove Mountain CSTEM K–8 e ha e participated in the SA SE egional Science and Engineering air or si years! Each year

e de elop a project that is o interest to us This year we were inspired to create something that students could use to help them ocus in the

My Trip to Lake Havasu My amily too a trip to a e a asu or my spring rea The la e has an interesting history n , o ert P McCulloch, the o ner o McCulloch Motors, as lying over the lake. He thought that the land surrounding it could e good or a ne city ne o the main attractions is the ondon ridge This ondon ridge also has a history. McCulloch and C.V. Wood, another ounder o the city, thought the city needed an attraction to ring in more tourists. McCulloch purchased the original ondon ridge (in ondon, England) or million, had it disassem led and shipped to the S y oat These pieces ere used to ma e the ridge in a e a asu that e see today The ater in a e a asu is rom the Colorado i er, hich runs through the Par er am You can get on a erry rom a e a asu in Ari ona and a out minutes later you will end up at a dock in Cali ornia! My amily and ere a le to ride this erry uring the day e decided to rent a pontoon. When we were on the pontoon, e ent under the original ondon ridge! At night, e could see the ridge lit up in di erent colors The city has many amilyriendly par s and eaches ith areas to ish There are many places that are good or hiking as well. My e perience in a e a asu as antastic! or ind more in ormation, isit www.golakehavasu.com.

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On March 25, eight Monster Jam trucks lined up, ready to race at the Tucson Con ention Center The oor o the arena as con erted to a dirt course The truc s aited or the go sign, and they ere o ! The laring noise o ans cheering dea ened the piercing roar o monster truc heels The smell o gasoline and urned ru er tic led my nose and filled the arena t sure as a sight to see! The truc s ere all uni ue there as the amous and cro d a orite Gra e igger The shar -themed Megalodon and dinosaur-themed Jurassic Attac ere t o o the most uniquely designed trucks . Attending the Monster Truc Jam as super e citing, and as luc y enough to inter ie one o the dri ers prior to the Tucson e ent chatted ith Myranda Co ad, dri er o the Scoo y oo truc as ed her Co ad or ad ice or ids ho ould li e to e monster truc dri ers She said ne er gi e up, ad ice she has li ed y Co ad has anted to e a Monster Truc dri er since she as little She said that she’s al ays had support and encouragement rom her amily and that allo ed her to ollo her dreams and achie e her goals er parents are her est riends, she says, and the est role models she could as or in e ery aspect o li e as ed i she ould change anything a out her truc , and she replied that she would not change the truck and she is per ectly o ay ith Scoo y!

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classroom. We developed the Pidget. This project com ined a pencil ith a idget de ice e thought this ould e help ul ecause e all use pencils or pens in the classroom, and o ten our classmates ha e idgets that they use to help them ocus e decided e ould com ine the t o to help students ocus hile or ing on their class or The name came rom a com ination o a pencil and a idget e used our - printer to create a slee e that it o er a pencil to pro ide a sturdy ay to place a idget onto the pencil e had to use our coding skills and tried multiple designs until e ound se eral ideas that e tested to see hat people li ed est ur project as su mitted electronically, so e did all o our or in Google Slides, too e ere ery e cited hen our project on a irst Place Grand A ard! We recommend that you participate in the SA SE egional Science and Engineering air ne t year to e plore ideas that you ant to learn more a out and research MORE SCOOPS, page 11 ➧

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Serving Chicken & Serving the Community by Reporter Starla Walker Banchero Faith Community Academy Five years ago, Brian White opened the doors of the Chick-fil-A at Ina and Thornydale. White is the owner and is very community orientated. He supports schools, sports teams and church events. There is a wheel you can spin for $1. Whatever food item you land on, you receive the food and the money goes towards the current fundraiser. White also provides treats for your dogs. Prior to COVID-19, White would be at the YMCA trunk-or-treat event with his food prize wheel. Children attending the event would all get a free spin and would receive the food item their spin landed on. Chick-fil-A has added a drive thru so you do not have to get out of your car, or you can order food online. Dining in the restaurant is available as well. When you enter Chick-fil-A the staff warmly greets you. The store is very clean and the food is excellent. I recommend this particular restaurant because I feel you will not find a friendlier, cleaner and more wholesome place to take your family to enjoy good chicken.

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Glimpse into the Life of a Gymnast by Reporter Kaliana Lazarow, Leman Academy of Excellence I interviewed my best friend, Isadora Moreno, who is a gymnast. She is a level silver gymnast and is in the fourth grade. She likes being a gymnast because she gets to try new, big skills. Some of the basic skills a gymnast learns are handstands, forward and backward rolls, cartwheels and the splits. Some more advanced skills used in competitions are front and back handsprings, aerial cartwheels, front and back walkovers and split leaps. Isadora became a gymnast because she thought it would be fun and she loves the stylish leotards she gets to wear. “I learned how to do a cartwheel before I could walk,” says Isadora. “I never had my own trampoline, but when I went to a friends house that had a trampoline, I would love to do flips, so I tried gymnastics.” Isadora practices and trains three days a week for four hours. The practice and training gives her benefits like traveling for competitions and winning medals. Last February, Isadora traveled to Seattle to compete in a charity competition. MORE SCOOPS, page 17 ➧

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There were four different competitions—racing, skills, donut and freestyle. n the racing competition, the truc s race ith the first place dri er mo ing on until only two trucks remain competing for racing champion. In the skills competition, Monster Jam dri ers try to per orm the est stunt, getting at least t o o their heels into the air n the donut competition, dri ers spin their truc as many times as possi le in a at section o the course n the reestyle competition, dri ers perform tricks and stunts. Spectators get into the action y rating the dri er’s tricks and stunts with the Judges Zone app! Using the app, fans are allowed to score the dri er’s per ormance rom 1 to 10. After all the rounds, the Image: monsterjam.com winner of the day was Rockell ed, dri en y Tra is Mo ery hile Co ad didn’t in any indi idual competitions, she had a great night ad ancing in multiple rounds My a orite part o the e ent as atching all the truc s do a esome tric s! ould definitely go to see the Monster Truc Jam again the ne t time they are in town, and I recommend you do too! MORE SCOOPS, page 17 ➧

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ooks are a magical method of transportation i e a time machine, a oo can ta e you into the past or into the uture Time travel is possible when you lose yourself in the pages o a oo o historical fiction, science fiction or antasy Books can take you to faraway places without the use of a plane or a roc et ship A oo is a virtual reality device that allows you to see the world in a uni ue way—even envision an imaginary world— without the aid of an expensive headset or any ne - angled tech you have summer vacation plans, a book is a great traveling companion—it can go anywhere you go and keep you entertained while you are EN ROUTE Audio oo s can e un for the entire family during a road trip Author nedi ora or re ects, lo e oo s adore everything about them lo e the eel o the pages on my fingertips They are light enough to carry, yet so heavy with orlds and ideas A oo introduces

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you to people you might never otherwise meet, and gives you a way to see through their eyes and better understand their experiences You can learn a out real people in a MEMOIR, history or non-fiction oo hile sometimes made-up characters become real to you—some become lifelong friends that you revisit over and o er again E hite, the author o elo ed classics Charlotte’s e and Stuart ittle noted, “Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people—people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers o a oo

According to the American i rary Association, ids ho participate in a summer reading program are less likely to suffer from summer slide, the loss of skills that happens when ids are out o school The ey to successful summer reading is finding the right oo s, ones that spar a id’s interest and eep them engaged ith the story A great ay to find oo s that are right for you is to talk to your li rarian isit your li rary’s e page—many offer reading lists and oo re ie s You can also isit your local oo mans to find a variety of books and much more! You can find summer reading lists for kids, and lists of recommended audio books and graphic novels, too, at ala.org/alsc/booklists

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No matter where you live, odds are your local library has a summer reading program just for you! Some programs include fun family events and celebrations, there are fun grab-n-go activity kits, and you may even take home a free book that’s yours to eep The possi ilities are endless! Pima County Public Library kicks off its Summer Learning program with a virtual author event on May 23 with Dan Santat, author and illustrator of the Caldecott Medal- inning oo The Ad entures o ee le: The nimaginary riend Santat ill meet Pima County ids online rom : to : p m Santat’s other oo s include A ter the all: o umpty umpty Got ac p Again, Are e There Yet and The Coo ie iasco e has completed illustrations for more than 60 books, including numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade no els li e a Pil ey’s ic y icotta series Santat ill tal a out his latest oo , The A uanaut e’ll also gi e a short illustration tutorial and ans er uestions su mitted y local ids To attend author Zoom event, you are asked to register in ad ance Some locations will be hosting in person kick-off events for Summer Learning in late May and early June There ill e other un e ents or ids and amilies all summer, too Chec out www.library.pima.gov/summer/ for more details and to sign up or the author e ent ith an Santat Kids can pick up a reading tracker at their local branch starting June 1, or they can use an online trac er at the e site Gra -n-go acti ity ags ill e a aila le at all li raries hile supplies last These ST EAM its (Science, Technology, eading, Engineering, Art Math) pro ide un learning at home! Kids can also pick up a free book at any Pima County library starting June hile supplies last The Tan ue erde S ap Meet ill host a oo gi ea ay on May rom p m until p m Anyone and younger can pic up a ree oo hile supplies last At the e ent, ids can sign up or a li rary card and isit the Bookmobile for books to borrow, too! So ma e sure your school rea is ull o un and Summer earning! isit:

www.Library.Pima.Gov/summer/ Bookmans Entertainment Exchange has a Summer eads program or you, too! E ery customer ho purchases a oo recei es a stamp card hen you uy oo s, you get one ree and oo mans donates a oo to a local nonprofit There are also un acti ities planned at oo mans as part o the ee ly Summer Kids E ents series Check at your neighborhood location or visit bookmans.com later this month or more details

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PUT YOURSELF IN THEIR SHOES Barbed Wire Baseball by Marissa Moss Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson El Deafo by Cece Bell Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan Front Desk by Kelly Yang (see book review on this page)

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Matilda by Roald Dahl The Sea in Winter by Christine Day Wonder by R.J. Palacio

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The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Cool books for middle school readers:

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac

The Simple Art of Flying by Cory Leonardo

WILD ADVENTURES The Borrowers by Mary Norton Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

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Holes by Louis Sachar

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb Legend by Marie Lu Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

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Book Tells a Family’s Story by Reporter Madison Divijak Dove Mountain CSTEM K–8 The oo ront es is a very memorable story written by Kelly Yang. It tells about -year-old Mia Tang and her struggles as she moves from China to California. Mia wants to enter an essay contest to win a motel for her family. She thinks that this will change her amily’s luc in Cali ornia She uses all of her pennies and her dad’s luc y pennies to get to enter. hen her mom inds out what Mia wants to do, she tells her to just stick to math because her English writing skills are not good enough. Even though her mom thinks that she can not do it, Mia enters the contest because she knows that her family would benefit from the motel. I enjoyed the different points of view that were included in this story. Some of my favorite characters were Mr. Yao, the bossy and wealthy review on this form. Give or send it girl to motel owner,Write andyour thebook main character, Mia,it to a your kindAdviser fifth-grade whose 2525 E. Broadway Blvd. Suite 102, Tucson, AZ 85716 • Fax: 520-792-2580 family struggles financially as they live in and work at the Calivista OR MotelE-mail Thea review story that is told in such ay that it creates i id images o the includes all the a following information to YoungReporter@BEESF.org characters and events included in the book. Your Name: Phone The moral o the story is that e en i you ha e#:challenges, you can School: Grade: rise above them with the support of good friends. I recommend the oo ront es ecause it’s a ery interesting story ith une pected E-mail : Adviser (if you have one): t ists This oo is the irst in a series, so you can continue to read more a out Mia in e rom ere and oom to ream Name of book:

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Harry Styles Releases Album by Reporter Camilla Valdez, La Paloma Academy Lakeside Summer break is right around the corner, and so is new music. Singer Harry Styles announced the release o his third studio al um, arry’s ouse, hich is set to release on May 20. The album should include 13 new songs. As t as is the first song that as released As t as as an instant success, recei ing o er million streams orld- ide during its first our ee s uring Styles’ performance at Coachella, he introduced two new songs that have not yet been released. These songs ere oy riends and ate ight Tal ing arry’s ouse ill ithout a dou t reach al um ithin its first ee You can presa e arry’s ouse on many streaming platforms now!

Roblox Has Fun Online Games by Reporter Isabella Malone, Homeschool Have you heard of Roblox? Roblox is an online game. It has mini games like roo ha en, Adopt Me! and or at A Pi a Place, plus much more ress up your avatar, which is your character, or even make your own minigame. Play with your friends or ma e ne ones Play on ee ends, your ree time, or at night You can ind ideas and amous players on You Tu e course, you need a de ice li e a computer, ta let, phone, or Xbox, and the Internet. For parents who want to know if Roblox is safe for their child, they can visit roblox. com to read about safety and security. There is also a parent guide and parent tools. Find Roblox in the app store to play today!

Fire Whip Show Is Fiery Fun! by Reporter Maximus Bradley BASIS Tucson North inter ie ed Adam Crac inrich at the enaissance Festival. He does shows involving whips as well as fire. Adam Crack practices two to three hours a day and has broken more than one world record, including the loudest whip crack. He got his first whip when he was about 7 or 8 years old. He says that the most dangerous thing about the job is risking cutting your skin open with a whip, especially with fire. It was really entertaining to interview Adam Crack and I want to go to the Renaissance Festival again.

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Summer Fun Days! Memorial Day thru Labor Day All Park Pass includes: Miniature Golf, 4 Ride Attractions and 12 Arcade Tokens

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AMPHITHEATER PRESCHOOLS

CAMP GUIDE Now that more and more adults and children are vaccinated and the number of COVID cases is going down, things are starting to return to near normal. Kids will be looking forward to going to camp this summer. And, with summer camps limiting spaces again this year, the camps ill fill up uic ly Sending your child to summer camp has always been an important way to let them try ne things and learn ne s ills A fi e-year study o to 5 year old ormer campers y the American Camp Association pro ed that summer camps helped these individuals have more success in high school, college and in their career by providing social skills, leadership skills and more (This study can e ound at acacamps org resource-li rary research camp-impact-study) Getting a child out of their comfort zone and attending a summer camp with new kids and new adult role models can help the shy child become more outgoing, learn teamwork and develop leadership skills. At summer camps kids make new friends that might become friends for a li etime Kids can gain confidence y or ing together to pro lem sol e, and they might try a new skill like cooking, pottery, archery, rock climbing, canoeing or horseback riding. Summer camps are a great way to get your child to unplug from technology. Instead of spending time watching television or being on a cell phone, tablet or the Internet, kids can experience the outdoors, nature and animals or even get bold enough to scale a rock wall or try zip lining. Ta e a loo through ear’s Summer Camp Guide and see hat your child can discover this summer. There are camps that teach acting, dancing, history, swimming, arts, sports, academics, STEM and STEAM, and even animal care. Some camps are day camps where campers are dropped off in the morning and return home in the afternoon, and others are resident camps where campers spend a out fi e days a ay rom home in a ca in or ca ana Most camps explain what to expect from their camps, CDC guidelines and safety and more on their websites.

ACADEMY OF BALLET TUCSON REGIONAL BALLET

2100 N. Wilmot Suite 302 520-886-1222 bwilde@tucsonregionalballet.org www.academyofballetintucson.com

Academy o allet’s Summer allet ntensi e runs June , ith daily classes Mfor dancers with ballet training age seven and up as o Septem er st ancers will have the option of performing at the end of the workshop. Weekly evening classes for beginners and continuing dancers aged three and up begin June ! or in ormation call (5 ) or visit www.academyofballetintucson.com. Academy of Ballet is owned and operated y Tucson egional allet, a 5 c nonprofit organization, home of A Southwest utcrac er ancing in the esert since !

ARTS EXPRESS

5870 E. Broadway #214 • Park Place Mall 520-319-0400 Ages: 8–14 June 6–30, July 5–29 info@arts-express.org www.arts-express.org

As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for o er 5 years Each summer, ids ta e 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 inal per ormance Musical Theatre Camps include: isney’s Moana Jr , the Lion King Jr., The Jungle Book Kids and oald ahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr

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AZ ON TRACK SUMMER CAMPS

June–August Multiple locations statewide Free for Arizona students pre-K–12 www.azontrack.com

“ADVENTURE A DAY” CAMP

AZ OnTrack Summer Camps, launched by Governor Doug Ducey, offers FREE half-day and full-day options throughout the state for all Arizona public and private school students pre-K–12. Campers will enjoy fun, in-person education and enrichment activities that will pique their curiosity and re-ignite their love of learning while preparing them for the 2022–23 school year. Camps will offer instruction in mathematics, literacy, civics and credit recovery as well as adventure, enrichment, and social skill building. Meals and transportation are offered to Campers. Find Camps near you at www. azontrack.com. Be sure to check back often, as new Camp locations are being added weekly!

BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE

Bookmans.com East • 520-748-9555 • North • 520-579-0303 Midtown • 325-5767 Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list of weekly summer kids events and activities starting June 2022!

CHILD & FAMILY RESOURCES GO GRRRLS FREE WORKSHOP 2800 E. Broadway Blvd. 520-881-8940 June 6–10 & July11–15 • Grades: 6–8 avasquez@cfraz.org bit.ly/GoGrrrlsInterestCard

Go Grrrls is designed to give girl-identified youth in grades 6–8 the skills and knowledge they need to plan for a future of success. Youth who participate in the Go Grrrls program will learn how to set and enforce boundries in situations. Learn to make healthy choices, set goals while playing games and earning prizes. Pre-registration is required.

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON

200 S. 6th Ave. • 520-792-9985 Option 5

education@childrensmuseumtucson.org www.childrensmuseumtucson.org/tucson/ education/camps-2022/ 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. Half-day camps, mornings only. Cost: $155 per weekly camp, member discount provided. Ages: 4–10

CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL PRESCHOOL 5550 E. 5th St. 520-745-5550 June 7–July 22

ECDirector@caiaz.org www.caiaz.org

Come join the fun at CAI Preschool summer camp. Children will enjoy water play days, amazing crafts, music, science, hands-on activities and more. Our fun, loving staff and beautiful park-like shaded playground makes our summer camp the perfect place to be.

DAVID RUBIO VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

520-818-8668 Contact: Amanda Rubio davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com Mini Camp: May 31–June 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $190 Serve and Pass Camp: May 31–June 1 4–6 p.m. $120 Mini Camp II: June 13–June 15, 8 a.m.– noon $160 Intermediate/Advance Camp: July 8–9, 9 a.m.–noon & 2–4:30 p.m. $210 Position Camp: July 10–12 Ala carte $50 per session or $350 for all sessions Elite Volleyball Camp: July 12–14 $285 Team Camp: July 15th–17 $155 per player

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DESERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

Camps Filling Fast.

June–July Grades: K–12

www.desertchristian.org/summerofferings

Desert Christian Schools offers a varitey of summer camps. Campers can enjoy baseball, softball, basketball, dance, theater, cooking, robotics, STEM and more. Visit website for dates, locations and more details.

GOLF N’ STUFF

6503 E. Tanque Verde 520-296-2366 X13 • Taylor Nelson gnssales@gmail.com www.golfnstuff.com

Come and enjoy your summer at Gol ’ Stuff! Mini Park Pass: $18.50 per person. Includes one round of golf, one attraction and 12 arcade tokens. All Park Pass: $26.50 per person. Includes one round of golf, four attractions and 12 arcade tokens. Weekend Special: $30 per person. 2 hours unlimited golf, Bumper Boats, Go-Karts and 12 arcade tokens. Group and Birthday Party rates available.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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Humane Amigos Summer Camp

635 W. Roger Road Summer Camps in June and July $300–($250 for Hand in Paw Kids Club members) 520-321-3704 X 171 • Amy Faulk afaulk@hssaz.org

www.hssaz.org/camp Rescue Crew (6-8 years) June 6-9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. June 20-23, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. July 18-21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Shelter Squad (9-12 years) June 13-16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. July 11-14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. July 25-28,9 a.m.–4 p.m. Kids and pets get together during Humane Amigos Camps. Campers spend a minimum of two hours daily caring for different camp foster animals.

IMAGINE PRESCHOOL (AMPHITHEATER)

Multiple Tucson Locations 520-696-6927 www.amphi.com/domain/2362

The Amphitheater School District has FREE and low-cost preschool options.

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Our programs are staffed with certified teachers who use proven curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten with age-appropriate activities in a safe, caring environment. DES Certified and Scholarships also available.

LA PALOMA ACADEMY Central: 2050 N. Wilmot Lakeside: 8140 E. Golf Links Rd. South: 5660 S. 12th Ave. Ages: 3–12

www.lpatucson.org/

Central: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma South’s summer camp, ids, age 3-12, can keep busy, Monday-Friday, from June -July , : a m - p m e’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $150 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snac , and all acti ities a Paloma’s summer camp is DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is May 27. Call 520-721-4205 for more information. Lakeside: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma South’s summer camp, ids, age 3-12, can keep busy, Monday-Friday, from June -July , : a m - p m e’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $150 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snac , and all acti ities a Paloma’s summer camp is DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is May 27. Call 520-733-7373 for more information. South: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma South’s summer camp, ids, age 3-12, can keep busy, Monday-Friday, from June -July , : a m - p m e’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $150 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snac , and all acti ities a Paloma’s summer camp is DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is May 27. Call 520-807-9668 for more information.

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES

4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. 520-881-0606 Ages: 6–13 Program Dates: June 6 to July 1, 2022 mackenziem@theminiatimemachine.org www.theminitimemachine.org/summercamp/

Our week-long summer camp sessions incorporate hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts in a fun environment designed for students to build, explore, and create. Halfday camp sessions take place from 9 a.m.– noon or 1–4 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 6 to July 1, 2022. All supplies to complete projects provided. To ensure a quality experience, each camp is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required.

discount for museum members). Limited financial aid available for qualified participants; visit website for more details.

ORO VALLEY SUMMER CAMPS

Various Locations in Oro Valley June–July Ages: 6–12 www.playOV.com Weekly camps with a variety of activities.

Art + STEAM = STEAM Camp: This awardwinning educational program uses STEAM and the great outdoors to teach students about life of the past, science and geology of the Sonoran Desert, technology and arts and culture. Camp Swim Play Fun (SPF): Campers will swim, hit golf and tennis balls, play games and create arts & crafts. Camp SPLASH: This high energy program includes swim lessons, park play, crafts and music fun. Horse Camp – Crazy for Horses: Ride both Western and English styles and learn about horse behavior, horse care and equine anatomy. Emphasis is placed on the relationship with the horse and safety. I Can Too! Camp at the Community Center: This camp for young people with disabilities includes: games, sports, activities, and art & crafts. Play-Well Teknologies Camp: Explore fundamental principles of engineering and physics as we dive into our LEGO® collection to build elaborate objects, structures and vehicles. TGA Premier Sports Camp: Includes Flag Football Camp, Cheer Camp, and Sports Camp (flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse and ultimate disc.) All camps focus on skill development in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes: Features a step-by-step teaching method to introduce students to the foundation of art, teaching art techniques and art history.

PRESIDIO MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP 196 N. Court Ave. 520-622-0594 aprilb@tucson presidio.com

www.tucsonpresidio.com Live Tucson’s History Summer Camp June 13–17 Ages 8–12 Camp participants will experience how people in the Presidio lived through a series of hands-on activities. These activities may include blacksmithing/tinsmithing, training to be a Spanish soldier, experiencing foods that are native to the Sonoran Desert, or even candle making. Theater/Re-enactment Summer Camp June 13–17 Ages 9-13 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 ring 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.

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Live Tucson’s History Summer Camp Activities include: • Play-acting and creation of short skits based on historical characters and events using period costumes and sets • Traditional games and play activities • Hands-on local agricultural practices Early People/Culture Camp June 20–24 Ages 11-14 Participants 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. Live Tucson’s History Summer Camp June 20–24 Ages 8-12 Camp participants will experience how people in the Presidio lived through a series of hands-on activities. These activities may include blacksmithing/tinsmithing, training to be a Spanish soldier, experiencing foods that are native to the Sonoran Desert, or even candle making. Archaeology Youth Summer Camp June 27–July 1 Ages 10-14 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. 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 6- through July 29 education@reidparkzoo.org www.reidparkzoo.org/events/ This year’s camp includes a ee long camp for grades 1-2 and 3-6 and a two-day camp for grades 7-8. Price for the week-long camp for grades 1-2, 3-6 is $325 for nonmembers ($285 for Zoo members), Price for 7-8 grade 2 day camp is $155 for nonmembers ($115 for Zoo members) Advance registration required. Scholarships are available. Limited capacity.

ROCK SOLID CLIMBING

3949 W Costco Dr Suite 151 520-222-6228 June–July • Ages: 5–12 Cory@RockSolidClimbing.com www.rocksolidclimbing.com/summercamp

on’t let your ids clim your alls this summer. Let them climb ours instead! Rock

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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!

TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS 5770 E. Pima 520-296-6277 June 13–17 Ages: 6–14

https://boyschorus.org/adventure/ Join us June 13-17 for a fun and engaging ee o ay Camp! e’re e cited or you to join us on this week of adventure, including singing, rodeo roping, acting, stagecraft, and much more. Our camp is offered in two sessions based on age with three half days of camp, and two full days. Camp locations include the TABC Chorus Hall, Reid Park, and a local theatre. Register by April 30 for Early Bird Discount.

TUCSON CLAY CO–OP SCHOOL & GALLERY 3326 N. Dodge Blvd. 917-705-3803 Ages: 6–12

tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com www.tucsonclayco-op.com/kids1.html

Summer Clay Camp with Paul Waldron. Five sessions available from May–July. Campers will learn Wheel Hand Building Sculpture. All materials included in camp price. All children must be vaccinated and masks are required. Session 1: May 31, June 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 Session 2: June 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24 Session 3: June 28, 30, July 1, 5, 7 , 8 Session 4: July 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22 Session 5: July 26, 28, 29

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM

166 W. Alameda 520-624-2333 ext 7121 education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org www.tucsonmuseumofart.org

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 6–Aug. 5 (closed week of July 4–8) Full Day Member Price: $225, NonMember- $250 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: Tucsonaz. gov/parks/readysetrec

enjoy access to the J’s indoor play space, pool and splash pad, sports fields, art studio, demo kitchen, and Sculpture Garden, all while building confidence and making friends and memories that last a lifetime. Camp J is welcome to campers of all abilities. Let the ADVENTURE begin!

TUCSON RACQUET CLUB SUMMER CAMP

TUCSON JCC SUMMER CAMP 3800 E. River Road 520-299-3000 rkelley@tucsonjcc.org www.tucshonjcc.org/camp

Every day is an adventure at Camp J! Camp J provides a safe, fun, and caring environment for youth in grades K–9. Campers enjoy a wide variety of intentionally designed, developmentally appropriate programming and activities that encourage the development of life skills including sports, swimming, archery, STEM, arts and crafts, cooking, woodworking, music, drama, tikkun olam (social responsibility and community service), field trips and more! Campers

4001 N. Country Club Rd. 520-303-7902 • Gretchen Schantz May 31–August 5 9 a.m.–2 p.m. summercamp@tucsonracquetclub.com www.tucsonracquetclub.com

Tucson Racquet Club offers a “Sports Camp” for all ages, abilities and interest. 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) Features soccer drills in the morning, followed by swim and arts & crafts All Sports Camp (ages 7–15) Lifetime sports include tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming, racquetball and martial arts.

PeeWee Camp (ages 5–7) Features basketball, tennis, gym time, swimming and arts & crafts Tennis Camp (ages 7–17) Tennis instruction, drill and matchplay. Jr Eventing Tennis Camp (Ages 7–17) Tennis instruction, drill and fun in the cool evening!

TUSD FULL STEAM AHEAD & COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS https://bit.ly/3jaAcjD https://bit.ly/3NSifV4

TUSD offers two types of programs for your family: FREE Full Steam Ahead Summer Experience at all TUSD schools (Grades K-7). Uses Opening Minds through the Arts (OMA), STEM curriculum, led by highly-engaged teachers. Students also receive ELA and Math instruction in small groups. Register for Summer Programs: https://bit. ly/3jaAcjD Community School Summer Programs engage students in various activities that include music, arts & crafts, indoor/outdoor games, field trips, and more! ( Grades PK- 5) Community Summer Programs: https://bit. ly/3NSifV4

with a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. All TUSD Safety protocols will be in place.

YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

520-623-9481 60 W. Alameda June 6–July 29 Camp: 5–12yrs Overnight Camp: 7–17yrs foryouth@tucsonymca.org Day Camp: https://tucsonymca.org/program/ summercamp/ Resident (Overnight) Camp: https://tucsonymca.org/program/residentcamp/

Discover your sense of wonder this summer! The Y is offering both day camp and resident (overnight) camp options. The line-up for the Y’s Summer Camp includes: STEAM activities, NASA projects, team-building, trips to the pool and celebrating you! (Day Camp is offered at Y sites across the greater Tucson area.) Additionally, resident (overnight) campers will enjoy horseback riding, archery, stargazing, zip lining and challenge course adventures!

Programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accept DES. Our summer programs provide families

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