Bear Essential News for Kids April 2013

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At the end of the school year, the whole sixth grade is going to Disneyland, and we have the opportunity to go behind the scenes to learn cool stuff! Do you know any fun amusement parks in Tucson?

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Your friend, W.M. Dear W.M., A trip to Disneyland sure will motivate you to finish out the school year strong! I hear there’s a half basketball court way up high inside the Matterhorn. Please ask about it when you go behind the scenes.

There are a few amusement parks around here that you and your classmates would enjoy. Places like Golf N’ Stuff, Children’s Museum, Funtasticks and the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures are so much fun.

Say “aye” to the Pirates for me!

Boomer Bear Howdy Boomer!

What’s your favorite color…or favorite superhero? My favorite color is yellow, and my favorite superheroes are Batman and Captain America (: Your Young Reporter, O.C.

for kids, classrooms and families in the whole wide world. But my real favorite color is blue, and Iron Man is currently my favorite superhero!

Take care, Boomer Bear Hi Boomer Bear!

I’m in fourth grade, and my teacher lets us read your newspaper and answer questions. I really want to be a Young Reporter, and I have a question: what’s your favorite book? Mine is “When You Reach Me” by Rebecca Stead. And are you real? Because I think you are a really smart polar bear.

I want to report, C.D. Excellent questions, C.D.!

As I sit here contemplating your questions, I’m quite sure that I’m real. I love books and am enjoying “Ghost of Spirit Bear,” by Ben Mikaelsen.

Now’s a great time to join my Young Reporters Program so you can write stories about your summer adventures! Go to BearEssentialNews.com and click on Young Reporters on the left to get to the Sign-Up Form for Tucson. Fill it out, have mom or dad sign the bottom and mail it in. We’ll get you all the info you need to get started.

Boomer Bear, I love your Blog! I won some tickets for Disney on Ice—it was so FUN! Your friend, M.L. Dear M.L., My newspaper and website, BearEssentialNews.com, have all sorts of great contests and chances to win fun prizes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Boomer’s Blog.

Readers are winners! Boomer Bear Dear Boomer, I saw your topic about bullying (January edition of Bear Essential News), and I’m in fourth grade. I want to know how to make my school safer.

Your friend, C.D. I have great news, C.D.!

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office and Bear Essential have teamed up for a fabulously informative monthly program called “Bully Breakers” (see page 3 or go online to BearEssentialNews.com). It offers ways to make your school a happier and safer place for everyone.

This column is for kids, teens and parents to help them navigate tough situations. This month, you can win a very nice pocket mirror that reads, “Bullying Stops Here.” The Outreach Team from the AG’s Office also does free school presentations!

Dear O.C., You’ve got the “write” stuff!

I’d like to say my favorite color Boomer Bear is clear—like clear skies, the clear blue ocean, clear thinking, clearly Read LETTERS TO BOOMER to younger readers to enhance their the best newspaper Common Core experience. Bear readers also can practice their letter writing!

Let’s end bullying!

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Let’s All Celebrate Earth Day! Here are 2 Simple things you can do.

Before you toss six-pack holders into the garbage, snip each circle with scissors.

When you’re at the beach or out and about, pick up any six-pack rings you find and take them with you. Snip them before you throw them out.

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Who Is a Bully?

KIDS—Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way for us to point out whom the bullies are in school so that we knew whom to stay away from?

Unfortunately, anyone can be a bully. It could be the bigger kid, the littler kid, the popular person, the loner— there’s really no way to tell for sure.

Bullies take opportunities that present themselves; you may just be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

This is usually the main reason you end up being one of the many people the bully has bullied. Do not be afraid to tell someone.

More than anything else, the bully fears exposure of his or her inadequacy and lack of intelligence. Your presence, popularity and being self-assured fuels their own fear about themselves. Be yourself and do not compromise who you are for the sake of someone else. JEALOUSY and envy of your talents, abilities and possessions are strong motivators of bullying.

If you become a target for a bully, try not to become a victim.

Hold the bully accountable by telling your friends, teacher, parents and other “trusted adults.”

Six common reasons why someone is bullied: 1. Wrong place, wrong time.

2. Envy, because you’re good at something that they are not.

3. Jealousy and popularity.

4. Vulnerability—the bully perceives you are vulnerable.

5. Values that you have that the bully may not.

6. Integrity and honor that you possess that the bully doesn’t.

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ACTIVITIES! DECODING GAME Italian inventor Leonardo da Vinci (1452– 1519) would write most of his personal notes from right to left with his letters backwards! They call this mirror writing.

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But who are the bullies and what makes someone want to bully others?

The bully could be someone who lashes out at others because they were bullied themselves. They can be insecure about themselves and by embarrassing or hurting others around them they feel more powerful.

Other bullies are self-centered and really only care about themselves, which makes them not feel bad when they hurt others. Sometimes the bullies are students who are nice to others in private but lash out when they are around their friends and the peer pressure of being considered “cool” is important to them.

The truth is that being a bully is a choice, a decision that most students are faced with in school. If you have bullied others in the past or are currently bullying someone, try speaking to an adult who you look up to for tips and advice on how you can stop and make amends—it’s never too late to change.

As the Attorney General, it’s my job to protect Arizonans from those who would be aggressive or mean and violate boundaries. You never deserve to be mistreated or discriminated against. Bullies want what you have and will try to bring you down. Be willing to be a Bully Breaker and stop bullies in Arizona!

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What is the best seat to use?

The answer to this question comes in three parts: 1. One that fits your child — car seats are designed for children of different ages, weights and seated heights.

2. Booster Seats—Kids who are 5 or older also need a booster seat. Booster seats help you sit up high enough so the seatbelt fits properly across your chest. Kids should use a booster seat until they are 4 feet, 9 inches tall and weigh at least 80 pounds.

3. Get in the Back—Kids 12 years old and younger need to sit in the back seat.

It’s simply the safest place to be, and it’s the law! You have much less chance of being hurt if you’re in a crash. Infants and children 12 years of age and under should travel in the back seat and be properly restrained.

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1. What is another name for roller blades? (two words) 2. What big yellow vehicle do most children ride to school in?

5. When there are two white lines painted from one sidewalk to the opposite sidewalk. What is it?

7. When you cross the street, you should look both ways by looking which direction first?

8. All children under the age of 4 must be in a ________ when riding a vehicle.

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11. Before you cross railroad tracks, you should look and listen carefully in case one of these in coming.

13. This page will teach you about traffic ________.

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As a teenager, he loved keeping up with the news, but it was hard on a smartphone. So he came up with an app for that. With more than a year left before he graduates high school in London, England, Nick D’Aloisio just sold his news APP for a reported $30 million to struggling internet giant Yahoo!

At 17, Nick is a young, talented rising star in the tech industry. With the support of his parents (Nick still lives at home), he programmed his first app when he was just 12—a treadmill for your fingers sold through the Apple App Store.

Nick realized the great opportunity that all these mobile devices and their users are creating. Evidently, so does Yahoo! Under the new leadership of Marissa Mayer, Yahoo! is repositioning itself to service the fast-growing mobile market. And Nick’s news app, Summly, is going to be part of that!

What is Summly? Basically put, it’s a very clever app that automatically crunches down news stories to just 400 letters so users can get the news they want on their smartphone. Summly gives you more than headlines, but less than the full news story. It creates summaries of the news and organizes them so they’re handy to use on your mobile device. Of course, you can also choose to read the full story.

Nick worked with cutting edge SRI International to develop Summly. SRI used its know-how in machine learning and natural language processing (enabling

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New Pope in Power The pope led a traditional Easter Mass on March 31, but it has hardly been business as usual at the Vatican. Last month a living pope resigned for the first time in nearly 600 years— and for the first time ever a non-European pope will lead the Roman Catholic Church.

The newly appointed Pope Francis called for peace in his Easter Sunday address in St. Peter’s Square. He asked for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Korea and several African countries. This message of peace is traditional for the pope’s Easter Mass, but in other ways the new pope has broken with tradition.

computers to think more like humans when it comes to words and communication) to create a program that can summarize a news story like a hu- Facts About Pope Francis First Pope Francis man writer would.

Former Jorge Mario Bergoglio But before Yahoo! came along, Nick’s innovative Age: 76 ideas and his ability to communicate them clearly at- Nationality: Argentinian tracted investors. The first was a famous Hong Kong Third non-Italian, first nonEuropean pope billionaire, and later stars like Ashton Kutcher and The cardinals meet in the Yoko Ono helped Summly grow.

Sistine Chapel to elect a pope.

Unfortunately, the name Summly is going away He must have two-thirds of the vote. White smoke rises from as Nick works with Yahoo! to integrate the technola Sistine Chapel smoke stack ogy into Yahoo!’s news offerings for mobile devices. when a new pope is chosen.

But Nick is looking forward to working for Yahoo! and seeing his innovation grow beyond his dreams.

Pope Francis wore simple white vest“When I founded Summly at 15, I could have ments and sometimes addressed the assemnever imagined being in this position,” Nick wrote bled crowd directly. After Mass, he moved on Summly’s website. “This is just the beginning for though St. Peter’s Square in an open-topped our technology. As we move towards a more refined, popemobile, pausing to greet followers with liberated and intelligent web, summaries will continue hand shakes and embraces. He has urged to help navigate through our ever expanding his cardinals to get out amongst the flock information universe.” and “look for the lost sheep.”

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis went to a youth detention center in Rome and washed and kissed the feet of a dozen young detypes of cancer cells. The body’s imtainees, including two females. The act of mune system ordinarily attacks abnorfoot-washing is part of the Christian tradimal cells to keep a person healthy. But tion. It mirrors Jesus washing the feet of his the CD47 protein puts out a signal for apostles. Popes normally perform this ritual the immune system not to attack the as part of Holy Week, but usually in the city’s cell, allowing it to grow and eventually main cathedral and only for male followers. start spreading throughout the body.

Even the choice of the name Francis Researchers at the lab of Irving breaks with previous popes. He is the first to Weissman at Stanford are investigating choose the name Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi who was famous for his vow of this new drug’s ability to block or hide poverty. So far, Francis seems to be living up the signal put out by CD47 so that the body’s immune to the image of modesty and humility. system can find and attack the cancer cell or tumor.

The former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of So far, the drug has been very effective on mice Argentina is the first Latin American pope. given various types of human cancer. Cancer tumors He was chosen as the 266th pope by the have been reduced in size and the cancer hadn’t papal conclave on March 13. spread in 90 percent of the mice being treated. Human Pope Benedict XVI resigned citing health cancer cells also have been killed with the drug’s help reasons, but critics of the church speculate in petri dishes. Recently, the research lab has received that he may have left due to scandals that $20 million from the California Institute for Regenerative have plagued the church in recent years.

Medicine to begin safety tests (called Phase I trials) on Benedict’s title is now Pope Emeritus. humans!

Drug Might Fight Many Types of Cancer PALO ALTO, Calif.—Cancer researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine are studying a drug that might fight many types of cancer!

Imagine a single drug therapy that could be the primary weapon against breast, colon, bladder, ovarian and brain cancers, and leukemia, lymphoma and other types of cancer. If it works on humans, the fight against cancer could swing DRAMATICALLY in our favor!

For years, researchers have been studying the genes associated with cancer and cancerous tumors.

The scientists are looking for targets—some aspect of the cancer cell that can be attacked. Oncologists (doctors who deal with tumors and cancer) already have made some big steps with this kind of targeted therapy to fight certain cancers.

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Great Fun at Festival of Books

by Reporter Odalys Catalan Arizona Virtual Academy On March 9 and 10 I had the opportunity to attend and participate in the fifth annual Tucson Festival of Books! I have attended every year since it started, but this was the best so far. This year, I volunteered, speaking to other interested Young Reporters!

There were many, many booths with different themes. They had booths with different genres of books, like mystery, comedy, romance and science fiction. The choices and varieties were massively abundant, and had no limit to the imagination. Not only were there booths with books, there were booths with games and activities and food!

I volunteered at our very own Bear Essential News tent! It was amazing to see how many people read the newspaper, and how many are interested in becoming Young Reporters! We had dozens of reporters sign up over the weekend, which is fabulous—the more the merrier!

While at the Bear Essential tent, I had the honor and privilege to interview Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild on camera! Other prospective Young Reporters also got to ask him questions (you can view these interviews at BearEssentialNews.com). Not only did the mayor visit our tent at the bookfest, we also had UofA Volleyball Coach David Rubio, a few famous authors and even a few local celebrities.

The weather on Saturday was a little cold and wet, but that didn’t deter die-hard book fans.

Sunday was a different story—we couldn’t have asked for better walking and reading weather.

I was able to enjoy many of the booths. My favorite (beside the Bear Essential booth) was the University Medical Center Heroes booth.

There they did comic hero face painting, and

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I became Batman! There were also very exciting and educational events going on in the Science City section of the festival. It was a great weekend for a free family get away. There was something for every member of the family regardless of age and interest.

Plan on attending the next Festival of Books scheduled for March 15– 16, 2014, and visiting the Bear Essential tent.

Hope to see you there!

Watch Out Dogs!

It’s Snake Bite Season

by Reporter Portia Cooper, Carden of Tucson My dog Piper was bitten by a rattlesnake last October.

When I found her, two puncture marks were clearly visible on her muzzle. She was so swollen that she looked like a different dog. She was shaking because she was in so much pain.

Piper’s bite was very typical, according to Dr. Scott Miller of Northwest Pet Clinic, the veterinarian who treated her. Like most dogs in Tucson treated for snake bites, Piper was bitten on the face, in her own backyard, by a Western diamondback rattlesnake.

The only unusual part of Piper’s bite was how late it occurred in the year. Dogs in Tucson are most often bitten from April–August, but bites can occur anytime. Dr. Miller says Piper is swollen and drooling after a that he had already treated two dogs rattlesnake bite for snake bites in March. (the black lines on her How can you protect your dog? nose are fang marks).

Dr. Miller advises snake proofing your yard as much as possible and enrolling dogs in snake aversion training.

If your dog is unfortunate enough to get bitten, Dr. Miller says you should consult a veterinarian immediately. “The sooner treatment begins, the better the recovery,” he explains.

Do not try to suck the venom out! “This does not work and can be dangerous,” Dr. Miller warns.

“Dogs actually tolerate snake bites better than people, and few will die with proper treatment,” he adds.

Thankfully my dog was typical in that way, too. She survived with no complications.

Girls with Power

by Reporter Jaelyn Kapua Sanders-Loane Amphi Middle School The lunch-in at Amphi Middle School for Girl Power in science and engineering consisted of 45 girls from sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. We met wonderful women all over Tucson, who do amazing things in math, engineering, science, technology, and a whole bunch of other jobs to contribute to this world.

Throughout the program, I couldn’t wait to meet someone new and learn what they did. I also couldn’t wait to meet new girls as we shifted groups. The entire room was filled with girls—no boys were allowed in the room.

This was very organized. These women knew what they were doing and took time out of their day to come to this event and share their knowledge with us. The food was amazing, and I could not have made it any better.

Everyone was friendly, which made it even more fun! I learned about different fields in engineering. Every girl in that room now has a bigger view of the world and can make better decisions for themselves. Everyone walked out of the room with smiles on their faces.

Throughout the day, I heard many positive comments such as: “I think it is a unique program. It is inspiring for girls, fun, awesome and interesting.” My two favorite quotes were said by almost everybody: “It is me,” and “it gives me confidence.” I was honored to be a part of this luncheon.

It was truly a breathtaking experience!

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Riley Moore Works Hard to Play for UofA Baseball

by Reporter Kylee Presnell, Lineweaver Elementary In 2012, the UofA baseball team won the NCAA College World Series. On the team were several freshman players. One of them was catcher Riley Moore.

Moore grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, where he started playing baseball when he was 3 years old. He graduated from San Marcos High School. He had to work hard to earn the UofA’s starting catcher position.

“Riley did everything we wanted a freshman to do.

He got better and better every day. All the team got better and that led us to the College World Series,” according to Coach Andy Lopez.

Moore has good memories of the season and the CWS. “The best part, of course, was winning,” he says. “Celebrating with my teammates, family and the fans was really fun.”

The UofA has gone to the CWS 16 times and won in 1976, 1980, 1986 and 2012. “We play hard every game in hopes of making it to Omaha,” Moore says.

Moore says the hardest part about being a catcher is getting to know the pitchers and the pitches they throw. He laughed and said some of the pitchers are really weird. His jersey number is 6; his song when he goes up to bat is “Surfing USA” by the Beach Boys. When he is home in California he loves to surf. His favorite team is the Los Angeles Dodgers and favorite player is catcher Mike Piazza. His favorite baseball movie is “The Sandlot,” and he has four older siblings who are quadruplets.

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Earth Day 2013 Celebrate the Earth, Heal Our Environment!

You Can Do Something About It and Win Cool Prizes, too!

Kids—Draw a picture of how you and your family or your classroom can help the planet.

Teachers—Classroom entries are welcome. Please send in a photo or drawing of your class doing an activity that helps sustain our resources. The winning classroom entry receives a copy of each of the top ten sustainability books ($110) reusable water bottles for the class and a Pizza Party ($50).

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“Sustainability” What does this mean to you?

When it comes to our planet, the definition of sustainability is becoming more and more complicated, tying in economics, society and the environment.

But to put it simply, sustainability refers to making sure that planet Earth and all its resources can continue to provide a home for humans, animals and plants forever.

Some human activities that pollute the air or water, reduce where animals can live or use up resources create problems when it comes to sustainability. Here are some activities you and your class can do to help our community!

• Recycling Round-Up Every year Americans throw away 100 billion plastic bags. Only 0.6 are recycled.

• Upcycling Use something old to create something new!

• Plant a Garden It takes 20,000 calories daily of grown food to feed a 2,000 calorie diet.

• Litter Pick-Up A great school-wide project

• Design a Poster... or a bumper sticker on an environmental issue special to you.

• For More Ideas Check out the books listed below Join us for the new book release of Jeremy Jackrabbit Recycles the Can. April 27, 10 a.m. to noon Burton Barr Central Library.

ou may use the space provided on this page or a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to include the entry form below with your art. First and second place entries will receive prizes for these categories: grades K–2, 3–5 & 6–8.

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It’s Water Awareness Month!

April is Arizona Water Awareness Month, and April 22 is Earth Day. So now’s the perfect time for you and your family to find ways to save water (which saves money, too).

Many businesses save water by recycling water and updating equipment to use less water. Many farmers and ranchers help save water by using more efficient irrigation systems. In Arizona, we also store water underground, where it is not lost to evaporation, for future use.

But water conservation doesn’t have to be fancy to be effective. Here are some great ways you and your family can save water around your home! For more great water-saving tips and resources, go to http://waterawarenessmonth.com.

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verybody can keep their showers to 5 minutes or less (3 minutes is ideal) to save up to 35 gallons of water per shower! Replace old showerheads with new low-flow ones. And If you take baths, fill the tub only half full to save water.

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Save up to 50 gallons of water per day!

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weeping off your porch or sidewalk instead of hosing it off saves 25 gallons of water each time!

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by Dr. Kevin Leman

A column to help parents with their kid’s attitude, behavior and character

Teach Your Kids How to Save Money!

The recession that our country has been mired in has left many families struggling financially. Kids overhear conversations between mom and dad, and sometimes—in the mind of a child—the family is in big trouble.

I remember my dad saying, “We’re going to the poorhouse.” In my mind I had this old, broken-down house in our neighborhood that was more like a barn than a house. I always thought that was where we were going.

We didn’t have much, but I knew I didn’t want to go to the poorhouse.

As parents, we have to be careful what we say in front of our kids.

If your child shows alarm over family finances, here is a conversation you might have: “You know, honey, it’s not a secret. I know it’s sort of boring, but if you just listen to the news for half an hour, you’ll hear that the national economy is not good. A lot of people have lost jobs. It’s just a tough time. Maybe you have noticed we’re doing some things differently in our house, and we might be making some more changes.

But let me talk to you about how important money is.”

Maybe you are one of the few people that can say this: “Mom and dad have a savings account and every paycheck dad gets, he puts a little in this account. Every paycheck mom gets, she puts a little in the savings account. With this money, we buy stocks and bonds. It’s a little investment. If disaster strikes, we have an emergency fund.”

Get your children thinking about saving money.

I would have this talk with a 10, 11, 12-year-old kid: “Let’s figure out how much money you would have if you took 10 percent of your salary and put it in a special account. Let’s see how much you would have in 30 years. You say you are going to college—let’s see what a college graduate makes in his or her first year. Let’s play around with this and have some fun.”

Show your child how your money grows when you save it.

When you talk to kids about cutting back, it’s important to slip in some commercial announcements about how important saving money is. Put it away.

Pretend it isn’t there and watch it grow. The reality is that money is important.

Brainstorm ways your family can save money. You could have an energy saving contest. These kinds of contests can be fun and it makes kids aware of the importance of saving.

While the reality of the economy is far less than ideal, try not to make a big deal out of it. But use this as an opportunity to educate your child about money and the importance of putting some of it away for a rainy day.

Next month: Your college kid is moving home for the summer. Tips from Dr. Leman on setting ground rules.

Dr. Kevin Leman is a Tucson psychologist and author of more than 30 bestselling books. His latest is “The Way of the Wise: Simple Truths for Living Well.” Read his parenting blogs at www.birthorderguy.com.

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A Trip to Ben’s Bells

by Meena Venkataramanan, Orange Grove Middle School The story of Ben’s Bells all started with a little boy named Ben (who was nearly 3 at the time), who in 2002 passed away from a severe case of croup.

After Ben’s death, his family members weren’t sure they could make it through the tough times. But with the help of the Tucson community and random acts of kindness from the people around them, the family slowly began to heal.

Inspired by the acts of kindness that they received, Ben’s family decided to start Ben’s Bells, a project dedicated to the spread of kindness throughout the community. Friends and family helped them make clay bells and hang them around Tucson, promoting kindness towards others. Throughout my elementary years, I’d heard of Ben’s Bells. My elementary school had started a program that involved a kindness tree on which students could put “kindness flowers” if they were kind to others. Last year, my middle school’s kindness club started project that involved kindness coins being passed around the school.

These projects helped the spread of kindness, but it wasn’t until I actually helped paint Ben’s Bells beads that I had realized what Ben’s Bells truly was.

On Feb. 2, student volunteers from my school took a trip to the Ben’s Bells studio on Broadway and helped paint beads that were to be strung on the bells.

This experience is what ultimately made me realize how good it feels to serve the community and help the spread of kindness. In addition, I had a ton of fun painting Ben’s Bells with my friends and would love to do it again.

My school is currently considering having a day where student volunteers can actually craft the beads out of clay. I really hope this event will happen, and I’m excited to contribute to the Ben’s Bells project and facilitate the spread of kindness throughout not only my school, but the Tucson community as a whole.

Ben’s Bells will host a 10th anniversary Celebration of Kindness on April 20 from 6–10 p.m. at the Ben’s Bells downtown studio.

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Govig grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After he graduated from the UofA, he started teaching. He followed in his mom’s footsteps— she was a second-grade teacher.

“I always admired the passion she had for (teaching),” says Govig. “I guess from early on I always wanted to be a teacher.”

Student Amiee nominated her teacher, Govig, “because he makes learning fun by making it authentic” and “he relates learning to the real world.”

Amiee writes, “If we are learning about the weather, he will bring out a thermometer. If we are learning about circumference, he will bring out a kickball and measuring tape.”

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All across Arizona, it’s test taking time! Like it or not, taking tests is an important part of your job as a student. But don’t panic—that’d be bad. Instead, here are several test taking tips to help you ACHIEVE!

Why Take Tests?

The state, your school and your teacher aren’t testing you to see how intelligent you are. They want you to show what you know. How well do you read and write? Have you learned what you’re expected to learn when it comes to math and science? Are you learning what’s being taught in the classroom?

The things you learn today often serve as building blocks for what you learn tomorrow. In many ways it’s like building a staircase. When you take a test, you and your teacher can get a better picture of where you’re at scholastically.

Doing Your Best on a Test “It’s important that kids do their best on any of the tests that they take because it demonstrates how much they have learned,” emphasizes Lindsey Connor, a seventh-grade math teacher at San Tan Elementary and Teacher of the Year for Higley Unified. As a runner-up to the state’s Teacher of the Year, Connor is honored to be one of four Arizona Ambassadors for Excellence.

She gives a heads up that as Arizona changes to the new Common Core Standards in coming years, students will be expected to learn more at every grade level. “So in a time when curriculum is changing and their academics are getting a lot more rigorous, it’s kind of them just stepping up to the plate—making sure that they’re giving their 100-percent effort (on their tests),” Connor continues.

It’s going to be challenging!

GETTING READY Keep Up!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

Cramming for a test (trying to learn or memorize everything you need to in one night) is a bad idea. Instead, try your best to go to class every day, pay attention and participate, and take notes when necessary.

Don’t fall behind on your homework and take

pride in doing it well. You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to get ready for your tests, and the stress will be less! If you’re having trouble keeping up, or understanding CONCEPTS or homework assignments, don’t be afraid to ask your teacher for help. Connor offers her students tutoring time before school. “On a daily basis, I’ll have between six to eight kids come in,” she says.

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Be Mentally & Physically Ready “The week of AIMS and the couple days before, it’s important to get in the right mindset,” Connor emphasizes. Like an athlete getting ready to compete, “You do things to get yourself mentally and physically ready.

You make sure you get enough sleep (especially the night before your test), you make sure you have a good breakfast, you make sure when you wake up that you’re ENERGIZED and ready to go!”

TEST DAY! Little things on test day can make a big difference. You know to get enough rest and to enjoy a good breakfast. Set your alarm clock so you aren’t going to be rushed, and make sure your parents know that you want to be out of bed by a certain time that morning.

Stepping into a test, it helps to be confident, to have a positive mindset and to be relaxed enough to think clearly. Deep breaths can help calm you down.

Test Taking Strategies

Have the tools you need—pencils with erasers, calculators, whatever your teacher allows.

When you get your test, make sure your name is on it, then glance over the questions to get an Since everyone idea of how long the test is and what kinds of questions you’re facing. For the math poris different, you need tion of AIMS, Connor encourages her students start with the reference sheet at to find a way to study the back, which has helpful formulas. On it, each student jots down every that works for you. strategy, shortcut and tip he or she can remember. “I call it a ‘Brain Barf.’ It’s Finding places that s a kind of really good warm-up to remember all the strategies we have for w are comfortable, well Ne solving these problems before we actually get into doing the test,” Connor l lit and let you focus tia n explains. e usually work best. ss When doing a problem, read it carefully and underline or circle key words, she suggests. rE Maybe it’s the kitchen a e For multiple choice answers, get rid of obviously wrong answers first before figuring out the B or dinning room table. right answer. And don’t be afraid to use other approaches to help figure things out. SomeMaybe it’s the family times a simple drawing or a quick outline helps a lot. room couch. Scientists Connor emphasizes that there’s no time limit on AIMS, so you should always take the suggest changing your time to double check your answers. When in doubt, go with your first answer you know could study spaces might be right.

“You have all the time you need, so help most people learn there is no rush.

It’s important for you to better—tying different check your work—you’re doing all this wonareas to what you’ve derful work, so let’s make sure it’s correct,” learned!

Connor encourages. And if you don’t understand what a question wants, raise your hand for an explanation.

Reviewing What You’ve Learned AIMS and other tests are long and tiring, so For the AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) test, Connor has take breaks as needed. Connor gives her students been busy reviewing concepts with her class since January. “We’ve started…to a couple of candy mints to bring them up when do some review,” she says. “We have different activities that we use to take they feel like they start to lose focus. The PTO at a look at the concepts that they started earlier in the year and really reinforce her school provides each class snacks of pretzels those. We go back and revisit those to make sure that they still understand and and Goldfi sh.

Between sections of tests, students they’re ready to go. My kids start taking the AIMS test on April 15. We’re running also get to go outside for some fresh air and to out of time to continuously reinforce those concepts and review the concepts, reset their minds. but I think my kids are ready.”

Space out your study time and take short breaks frequently. The brain seems to remember things better in digestible chunks. Have the materials you need to study—notes, books, sample tests, etc.

Start with the broader, general concepts or main ideas first, Connor

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All across Arizona, it’s test taking time! Like it or not, taking tests is an important part of your job as a student. But don’t panic—that’d be bad. Instead, here are several test taking tips to help you ACHIEVE!

Why Take Tests?

The state, your school and your teacher aren’t testing you to see how intelligent you are. They want you to show what you know. How well do you read and write? Have you learned what you’re expected to learn when it comes to math and science? Are you learning what’s being taught in the classroom?

The things you learn today often serve as building blocks for what you learn tomorrow. In many ways it’s like building a staircase. When you take a test, you and your teacher can get a better picture of where you’re at scholastically.

Doing Your Best on a Test “It’s important that kids do their best on any of the tests that they take because it demonstrates how much they have learned,” emphasizes Lindsey Connor, a seventh-grade math teacher at San Tan Elementary and Teacher of the Year for Higley Unified. As a runner-up to the state’s Teacher of the Year, Connor is honored to be one of four Arizona Ambassadors for Excellence.

She gives a heads up that as Arizona changes to the new Common Core Standards in coming years, students will be expected to learn more at every grade level. “So in a time when curriculum is changing and their academics are getting a lot more rigorous, it’s kind of them just stepping up to the plate—making sure that they’re giving their 100-percent effort (on their tests),” Connor continues.

It’s going to be challenging!

GETTING READY Keep Up!

ATTENTION TEACHERS!

Cramming for a test (trying to learn or memorize everything you need to in one night) is a bad idea. Instead, try your best to go to class every day, pay attention and participate, and take notes when necessary.

Don’t fall behind on your homework and take

pride in doing it well. You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to get ready for your tests, and the stress will be less! If you’re having trouble keeping up, or understanding CONCEPTS or homework assignments, don’t be afraid to ask your teacher for help. Connor offers her students tutoring time before school. “On a daily basis, I’ll have between six to eight kids come in,” she says.

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Be Mentally & Physically Ready “The week of AIMS and the couple days before, it’s important to get in the right mindset,” Connor emphasizes. Like an athlete getting ready to compete, “You do things to get yourself mentally and physically ready.

You make sure you get enough sleep (especially the night before your test), you make sure you have a good breakfast, you make sure when you wake up that you’re ENERGIZED and ready to go!”

TEST DAY! Little things on test day can make a big difference. You know to get enough rest and to enjoy a good breakfast. Set your alarm clock so you aren’t going to be rushed, and make sure your parents know that you want to be out of bed by a certain time that morning.

Stepping into a test, it helps to be confident, to have a positive mindset and to be relaxed enough to think clearly. Deep breaths can help calm you down.

Test Taking Strategies

Have the tools you need—pencils with erasers, calculators, whatever your teacher allows.

When you get your test, make sure your name is on it, then glance over the questions to get an Since everyone idea of how long the test is and what kinds of questions you’re facing. For the math poris different, you need tion of AIMS, Connor encourages her students start with the reference sheet at to find a way to study the back, which has helpful formulas. On it, each student jots down every that works for you. strategy, shortcut and tip he or she can remember. “I call it a ‘Brain Barf.’ It’s Finding places that s a kind of really good warm-up to remember all the strategies we have for w are comfortable, well Ne solving these problems before we actually get into doing the test,” Connor l lit and let you focus tia n explains. e usually work best. ss When doing a problem, read it carefully and underline or circle key words, she suggests. rE Maybe it’s the kitchen a e For multiple choice answers, get rid of obviously wrong answers first before figuring out the B or dinning room table. right answer. And don’t be afraid to use other approaches to help figure things out. SomeMaybe it’s the family times a simple drawing or a quick outline helps a lot. room couch. Scientists Connor emphasizes that there’s no time limit on AIMS, so you should always take the suggest changing your time to double check your answers. When in doubt, go with your first answer you know could study spaces might be right.

“You have all the time you need, so help most people learn there is no rush.

It’s important for you to better—tying different check your work—you’re doing all this wonareas to what you’ve derful work, so let’s make sure it’s correct,” learned!

Connor encourages. And if you don’t understand what a question wants, raise your hand for an explanation.

Reviewing What You’ve Learned AIMS and other tests are long and tiring, so For the AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) test, Connor has take breaks as needed. Connor gives her students been busy reviewing concepts with her class since January. “We’ve started…to a couple of candy mints to bring them up when do some review,” she says. “We have different activities that we use to take they feel like they start to lose focus. The PTO at a look at the concepts that they started earlier in the year and really reinforce her school provides each class snacks of pretzels those. We go back and revisit those to make sure that they still understand and and Goldfi sh.

Between sections of tests, students they’re ready to go. My kids start taking the AIMS test on April 15. We’re running also get to go outside for some fresh air and to out of time to continuously reinforce those concepts and review the concepts, reset their minds. but I think my kids are ready.”

Space out your study time and take short breaks frequently. The brain seems to remember things better in digestible chunks. Have the materials you need to study—notes, books, sample tests, etc.

Start with the broader, general concepts or main ideas first, Connor

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Planned and taught by art teachers, the Summer Arts program will inspire children to create original works of art in a variety of gallery and studio activities. Morning and afternoon sessions with after care offered.

Call 520-624-2333 or email Education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org for more information, or visit our website at www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org.

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All About ummer camp gives kids a chance to try new things, learn or improve skills, and make friends that will last a lifetime! Camp also can give kids new found confidence and boost their self esteem.

Ginger Pauley, the executive director of American Camp Association Southwest, says that improving self- esteem, team building and acquiring leadership skills are some of the many benefits of going to camp. Academic enrichment, gaining job skills and learning about the environment are other great bonuses kids can get by attending a camp, she says.

According to Pauley, the experience of going to camp can give kids “the ability to think on their own, work on their own and be comfortable away from home.” At camp, kids have opportunities to do things they would not do otherwise, says Pauley.

With the support of their peers and camp counselors, “They really can explore,” she says.

When trying to decide on a camp, kids and parents should talk about which camp works best for the family and what kind of camp the child is ready for.

“The first thing they should do is decide what kind of camp—what the family wants, what the child wants,” says Pauley. To help you get started, check out Bear’s Summer Camp Guide in this issue and online.

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Summer Pottery Camp

Interactive camp featuring theatre, music, hand building & potters wheel.

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4 Sessions • June 18th–Aug. 8th See our listing, call or email for details!

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

Tucson’s premier summer arts immersion program! Courses in visual arts, dance and musical theatre. Half day and full day options available for grades 4–9

June 2013 East & Central Locations More information & online registration:

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A Broadway Camp

9071 E. Old Spanish Trail • 204-2663 www.broadway-camp.com June 3–14 (ages 13–19) • 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Performances June 14 & 15 June 17–28 (ages 7–12) • 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Performances June 28 & 29

Enjoy your summer by performing in a full length Broadway musical! At A Broadway Camp you will spend 2 weeks rehearsing, learning lines, singing, dancing and performing in a production of Once Upon A Mattress. There will be two performances at the end of the camp session in front of a live audience! This show is an “ensemble” musical, which allows each camper the opportunity to have lots of stage time.

Sessions are limited to the size of the cast, so please sign up quickly to reserve your spot! Our counselors are certified teachers, and our director is a professional performer.

This will be an educational experience and an entertaining production!

Academy of Music & Dance

Catalina Foothills (Sunrise/Swan) 4811 E. Sunrise Dr. • 327-2303 Oro Valley (Oracle/Magee) 7954 N. Oracle • 219-9950

CAMPS 2013 Continued from page 23 www.MusicDanceTucson.com

Enrich your child’s summer and keep them active with a wide variety of Music and Dance camps. Choose from one day mini camps and/or week long camps offered all summer long for ages 2.5 to 12 years! Join us for summer fun! Learn new instruments and dance styles and make new friends.

Private lessons also offered in ALL music instruments, voice and dance. Available for All ages, levels, and abilities. To register call 327-2303 • 219-9950 or visit us online at www.MusicDanceTucson.com

ACT 1 Academy of Performing Arts

7878 E. Wrightstown Rd. • 971-9566 Starting June 2013 9 a.m.–4 p.m. • 2 weeks, full day act1academy@gmail.com www.act1academyofperformingarts.com

Structured, hands-on, high energy, fun packed camps! •Professional artist educators •Build performance skills •12/1 student teacher ratio.

Enrollment 30 per camp.

Full day.

Musical Theater Production Camps (2 weeks) “The Lullaby of Broadway” (2 sessions) “Tom Sawyer” (1 session) Modeling Camp & Runway Show (1 week)

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Arizona State Parks

602-542-4174 • Nicole Armstrong-Best March 2–April 28 narmstrong@azstateparks.gov AZStateParks.com/Family

The Arizona Family Campout Program is designed for families that have little or no experience camping. The program will teach families the art of camping outdoors!

This weekend introductory adventure is taking place at the five Arizona State Parks throughout Spring 2013.

Cost: $65 for family of 4.

Ages: 6 and up.

Arizona Youth University

888 N. Euclid Ave. #322 • 621-7724 May 28–July 26 ocollege@email.arizona.edu AYU.arizona.edu

AYU, a summer program of the University of Arizona Outreach College, partners with campus departments and others to provide students the opportunity to explore future academic and career paths. Subjects include pre-med, forensics, drama, game and mobile app design, robotics, law, photography and more! Cost: Prices vary by program.

Ages: 8–17.

Arts Express Fine Arts Youth Academy 2013 Palo Verde High School & Sahuaro High School • 319-0400

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June 3–28 • info@arts-express.org www.arts-express.org

Distinctive features: FAYA 2013 offers arts immersion classes in dance and visual arts, plus full musical theater productions with public performances.

Description: Students in grades 4–6 participate in two morning classes and/or afternoon Musical Theater rehearsals (Disney’s Aladdin Kids). Students grade 7–9 join in two morning classes and/or afternoon Musical Theatre rehearsals (The Pirates of Penzance Jr.).

Budget friendly feature: Best price in Tucson for a fine arts program. Half day and full day available. FREE lunch.

Cost: $395/half day and $790/ full day. Grades: incoming 4–outgoing 9.

ATA Martial Arts

877-7767 • Mr. Kim orovalley@usaata.com www.usaata.com Distinctive features: Learn respect, courtesy, self-control and self-discipline through martial arts.

Description: Summer camps offered at La Cañada, Swan & Sunrise and Houghton locations. Dates to be announced. Please call for details. For all levels of participants.

Learning to use blocking, kicking and punch with self-control, discipline and respect.

Participate in self-defense classes, bully prevention and child abduction prevention classes. Fun activities and training to develop coordination speed, agility and strength.

Community Education

Summer Programs Providing Summer enrichment programs throughout Tucson at selected TUSD elementary schools

Ages 3–12 Contact us for more information. Call 225-3226 www.tusd1.org/communityeducation Communityeducation@tusd1.org

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$125 June 3–July 26, 2013

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296-0883

Monday–Friday between 7:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

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BASKETBALL ESSENTIALS SUMMER CAMP AT SALPOINTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1545 E. Copper St. 547-9359 • Coach Brian Holstrom Session 1: June 10–13 • 1–5 p.m.

Session 2: June 24–27 • 8 a.m.–Noon bholstrom@salpointe.org http://www.salpointe.org/

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We are looking forward to another June of youth basketball camps open to all boys.

Our coaching staff as well as varsity and collegiate players will again create active camps full of skill development, gameplay, and enjoyment in our gyms. Contact us for a brochure! Cost: $100/session and $90 for additional sessions for same individual or siblings. All boys entering grades 4–9.

BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE Bookmans.com Speedway • 748-9555 Ina • 579-0303 Grant • 325-5767 & state-wide Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list of weekly free in-store summer kids events and activities starting June 2013!

BOY SCOUT CAMP

A Great MATCH! Summer and Dave Rubio

Volleyball Camp Camps in McKale Center • University of Arizona

Boys & Girls, ages 8–18 Register Mini Camp–May 28–30 NOW! For girls & boys ages 8–13, commuter only & lunch provided

Mount Lemmon • 750-0385 Cub Scout Adventure camps • May 28–June 3 Weekly Scout camps June 10–continues through week of July 8 azbsa.org Boy Scouts of America: Summer camps at Camp Lawton on Mt. Lemmon. Adventure Camps for Cub Scouts and week long camps for Scouts, from June 9–15 thru July 14–20.

Training in archery, air rifle, canoeing, rock climbing, swimming. Learn outdoor skills.

Earn merit badges-many subjects offered.

National BSA accredited camp.

(Setter/Attacker/Libero/MB)

July 15–18 • Advanced All Skills (girls & boys, ages 10–18)

www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com

A nationwide summer camp on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to inspire innovation and invention.

Description: Experience an exciting, weeklong adventure in creativity which immerses children in imaginative play that reinforces and supplements schoolyear learning. Led by local educators, the program is for children entering grades 1–6.

New curriculum. Cost: $220–$245. Discounts and partial scholarships available.

CASAS ADOBES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 6801 N. Oracle Rd. • 520-297-1181 July 8–12 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.) info@casasadobesucc.org www.casasadobesucc.org Day Camp: ages 4–12. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday, July 8–12. per week: $40; $20 mornings only. Lunch included. Multicultural art, storytelling and music introduce students to lives and needs of people around the world. Grass courtyard, spacious class areas. Register by June 17. 520-297-1181.

“Oh My Glee!”

July 11–14 • Position Camp (girls & boys, ages 10–18)

520-818-8668 • davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com

CAMP INVENTION Tucson—Tanque Verde Elementary (TVUSD), Agua Caliente (TVUSD), Tuller School, & Quail Run Elementary (Marana USD) 1-800-968-4332 See website and ad for camp dates & locations campinvention@invent.org www.campinvention.org

Musical Theatre Summer Camp For Boys and Girls Ages 6-15 June 17-22, 24-29 and July 8-13, 15-20

This camp is for kids ages 10–18, who have little experience or who have never played volleyball and want to learn how. You can be a resident and stay on campus or commute!

Boys & Girls Teams • Commuter Only 40 Teams Max (8 player minimum team) $90–$120/camper

9239 E. Wrightstown Rd. 296-0883 • Jen Peña & Debbie Ross June 3–July 26 jpena@tcdcharterschool.com www.TucsonCampAdventure.com For a summer to remember come to Camp Adventure! Enjoy archery, swimming, science, arts & crafts, Dance and much more! Grades: PreK–8.

The Tucson Girls Chorus Celebrating our 28th Season

July 8–10 • Intermediate All Skills Camp

July 19–21 • High School Team Camp

CAMP ADVENTURE

Early bird discount

15% OFF for registration by May 15 ($195.50)

This camp is dedicated to singing, dancing, acting, and music making. Work with experienced professionals and perform a show at the end of the week.

Feel like you're on Glee!

• Choreography • Proper Vocal Technique • Music Reading Skills • Improvisation • Stage Presence

Tuition: $230.00 per week Sibling discount: 15% off for sibling ($195.50 for sibling) Multi-week discount: 15% off for second week ($195.50 for second week)

(520) 577-6064 • www.tucsongirlschorus.org 4020 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718

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CASAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 10801 N. La Cholla Blvd.

297-0922 • Jessica Delfs June 3–21, June 24–July 12 SummerFlight@casaschristianschool.com CasasChristianSchool.com/ summer-flight/ Join us for our Summer Flight program!

Classes and schedules can be customized.

Let’s get ready for take-off! Cost: $37–$345.

Grades: Students going into 1–8.

CATALINA FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 4300 E. Sunrise Dr. 209-7551 • Mary Glenn Hoge May 28–July 26 • cs@cfsd16.org www.cfsd16.org/schools/communityschools Camp Foothillls: Fun, Adventure, Friends!

Weekly half-day and full-day camps with something for everyone! Build memories with friends and enjoy art, sports, theatre, science, robotics, technology, swimming, field trips, outdoor adventures and so much more! Options for early and late scheduling (7–9 a.m. & 4–6 p.m.). Cost: Varies by program. Grades: PreK–9.

CENTERFIELD BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACADEMY 1861 W. Grant Rd. #107 440-4487 • Ryan Lineberger 9 one-week sessions beginning June 3 mail to: 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. Extended day campers will enjoy hitting, playing wiffle ball, dodge ball, watching movies and playing

games. Campers can be picked up anytime up until 6 p.m.! Weekly on-field instruction plus indoor training. Only $20 per day for great instruction. Cost: $99/week, extended day is only $10 more per day. Discount for multiple sessions; multiple registrations from one family. Ages: 6–14.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON 200 S. 6th Ave. • 792-9985 x114

June 3–Aug. 2 camps@childrensmuseumtucson.org www.childrensmuseumtucson.org Kinder and Junior Camps offer fun-filled learning all summer long! Campers ages 4 to 9 will enjoy hands-on experiments, demonstrations and the Museum’s exhibits. A variety of themes! Cost: $100 member, $135 nonmember. Ages: 4–9.

CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL’S –ESTHER B. FELDMAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN 5550 E. 5th St. • www.caiaz.org Lynne Falkow-Strauss, Director Phone 745-5550 x229 E-mail lynne@caiaz.org June 3–July 26 (no camp July 4) Mon.–Fri. • Full-days 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Half days 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

(Before/After Care 8–9 a.m. and/or 3–4 p.m. daily for $7 per child, per hour.)

All children 2 to 6 years old welcome! Enjoy story time, creative movement and singing with a specialist, playground time, water play, arts & crafts, and weekly special guests (topics vary). Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided. Weekly cost: (Discounts for synagogue members.) 5 full days $180/child, 5 half days $130/child, 3 full days $135/child, 3 half days $95. Non-refundable registration fee: $50 if paid by April 26; $100 thereafter.

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Youth Programs “A” Camp –10 Weeks of Adventure, Discovery, Community and Fun! • Quality experiential opportunities for children ages 5–11 • Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 12–15 Teen Adventure Camp—Rock climbing, canoeing, and camping • Three day-trips and an overnight expedition for ages 12–15 Aquatics—Lifeguard Certification, AquaCub Swim Lessons and AQUA Day! School and Birthday Parties—Custom designed for all ages

Check us out: Contact Dana Mendoza danamendoza@email.arizona.edu (520) 621-6891 • Campusrec.arizona.edu/youthcamps

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SEAN MILLER BASKETBALL CAMP

Learn the fundamentals with the Arizona coaching staff and players.

A week of competition, skill development and BASKETBALL!

Boys entering 1st–8th grade Call Today!

• Play where the Cats play • Get an Arizona Basketball T-shirt • Autograph Session • Presentations by Arizona Coaches

Two sessions to choose from

June 10–13 • $230 June 17–20 • $230 Register for both sessions and get $50 OFF!

For registration information email: ®

seanmiller@arizona.edu or call 621-2430 The Sean Miller Basketball Camp is not an official function of the University of Arizona

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6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 in La Plaza Shoppes 271-5023 • Chellie Krajnak June 3–7 • Just Sculpt It June 10–14 • Fiber Art Fun June 17–21 • Mixed MEdia Mania June 24–28 • Passion for Painting chellie@creativejuiceartbar.com www.creativejuiceartbar.com

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Creative Juice Art Bar presents The Juicebox: a summer camp for kids. Calling all kids ages 6–13! Each week we will explore a different art form through the use of a variety of mediums and techniques. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Cost: $225/week. Ages: 6–13.

9 one-week sessions beginning June 3rd

CYT TUCSON THEATER FOR KIDS! SUMMER CAMPS

2013 David Rubio Volleyball Camp

7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #29 751-7510 • Kathy Thuerbach June–July • kthuerbach@cyttucson.org www.cyttucson.org Theater for Kids! Summer camp allows kids to explore their dramatic side...touching on acting, vocal and dance skills. Camps run for one week at each of our two locations.

Each camp culminates with a showcase performance! Two themes: Jungle Book and Sleeping Beauty for ages 5–12. See cyttucson.org for more details.

3-Day Mini Camp at McKale Center May 28– 30 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Great introduction to volleyball” Girls & Boys, ages 8–13 • Lunch provided Everything takes place in McKale Center Campers supervised at all times

$150

520-818-8668 davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com

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Basketball Essentials All Boys entering Grades 4–9

Session 1: June 10–13, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Session 2: June 24–27, 8:00 a.m. to Noon

LOCATION:

Salpointe Catholic High School 1545 E. Copper St. • Tucson, AZ 85719

bholstrom@Salpointe.org •

547-9359

CAMPS 2013 Continued from page 27 Cost: $125/week and up. Ages: 5–12.

DAVID RUBIO VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Tucson • 520-818-8668 Contact: Amanda Rubio davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com Five sessions for boys and girls emphasizing different skills or age groups. Directed by UA Head Coach David Rubio.

MINI CAMP: May 28–30 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Girls and boys. Ages: 8–13. Cost: $150/ player.

INTERMEDIATE ALL SKILLS CAMP: July 8–10. Girls and boys. Ages: 10–18.

Cost: Resident $340 or Commuter: $240.

POSITION CAMP (SETTER/ATTACKER/ LIBERO/MB): July 11–14 Girls and boys.

Ages: 10–18, Cost: Resident $440 or Commuter $340.

ADVANCED ALL-SKILLS CAMP: July 15– 18. Girls and boys. Ages: 10–18.

Cost: Resident $440 or Commuter $340.

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CAMP—BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS: July 19–21. High school girls and boys teams (no individual registrations). Cost: $90–$120 per camper (see Team Camp webpage for details).

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

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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!

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Pines offers 30+ activities to choose from— horseback riding, swimming, waterskiing, rock climbing, ropes course, archery, sports, hiking, pets & more. Excellent campers to staff radios. Professional background checks and drug tests on staff. ACA accredited. 72 years of experience. An Arizona Tradition since 1941. Cost: Contact for prices.

Ages: 6–13 COED overnight camp.

Register Now!

Dates vary • kwakefield@girlscoutssoaz.org www.girlscoutssoaz.org

Come and visit our NEW LOCATION in Jefferson Park by UMC at 1701 E. Seneca

Friendly Pines Camp

700 N. Wilson 321-3773 • Lisa Rice May 28–July 19 • lrice@cfraz.org www.happyhoursforkids.org

Summer Bike Camp 2013: Half-day camp to empower yourself, gain confidence and skills, and have fun on bikes! Cost: $150-financial aid available. Ages: 7–14.

933 Friendly Pines Rd. • Prescott, AZ 1-888-281-2267 (CAMP) • 928-445-2128 Kevin Nissen Session 1: June 16–June 29 (14 days) Session 2: June 30–July 13 (14 days) Session 3: July 14–July 28 (18 days) Trailseekers (8-day sessions only available to first-time campers ages 6-10): July 14–21, July 21–28 info@friendlypines.com www.friendlypines.com

Nestled in the tall, cool pines, Friendly

SUMMER Language Camps

4300 E. Broadway Blvd.

319-3174 • Kristin Wakefield

23 W. 4th St. 329-BIKE • Daniela June 3–7, July 22–26 www.elgrupocycling.org

Happy Hours Summer Enrichment

Located at Sam Hughes Elementary School, Happy Hours is an all-inclusive, all-day summer program for children ages 5–12. We offer two tracks: early childhood, which minimizes transitions and uses weekly thematic units; and a middle childhood track that offers children a choice of weekly enrichment classes.

Budget Friendly Feature: Everything is included in our low weekly rate—materials, field trips, swimming and snacks! Cost: $135/ week, $30/day. Ages: 5–12.

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Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona

Choose your adventure at Girl Scout Summer Camp. We offer camps from singing and dancing, drama, science, horse, sports and more. Camp is open to all girls in southern Arizona ages 5–18. Scholarships Available. Cost: $188–$346 (cost varies).

El Grupo Youth Cycling

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Spanish • Chinese • French German

International School of Tucson Contact Head of Admissions, Melissa Elliott at admissions@internationalschoolofTucson.org

or phone 808-3167

A Child Language Center Program

Schedule a tour today and see why IST is one of the fastest growing schools in Tucson!

SUMMER DAY CAMP Enroll Now

The Dynamic Desert!

May 29– 31/2 to 6 yrs. old July 2 • Half day & full day camps • Emphasis on language development, love of reading, social skills & positive self-image • Therapy available four times a week for children with delayed speech & language skills • State Licensed, DES certified, NAC accredited • Master teachers and speech-language pathologists • Scholarships assistance available, including NEW Special Scholarships for children with IEPS from their school district.

www.clctucson.org • 202 E. Speedway • 628-1659

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Humane Society of Southern Arizona Dog Days in the Desert Summer Programs

Traditional Camp Activities in the Heart of the

Chiricauha Mountains Archery • Hiking • Sports • Campfires Nature Walks • Arts & Crafts Talent Shows and More!

Youth Camp

Teen Camp

Family Camp

June 17–July 20 Ages 8–14 or entering 3rd–9th grade $299–$349 per week

June 17–July 20 Ages 14–18 or entering 9th–12th grade $359–$412 /2-weeks

July 1–July 7 All Ages Prices Vary

For more information see our listing and or go to

www.pinecanyoncamp.com • 520-824-3553

3465 E. Kleindale Ages 6–8: Pampered Paws & Cuddle Companions June 3–6 Pet Vet: Caring for Furry and Four-Legged Friends at the Children’s Museum Tucson July 15–18 Ages 9–11: Featured Pet Productions • June 10–13 When Dogs Were Wolves and Cats Were Wild July 8–11 Ages 12–14: Junior Vet; Caring Careers • June 17–20 Pet Pads and Cool Cribs • July 22–25 All programs run Mon.–Thu. Freshmen 6–8, Juniors 9–11, Seniors 11–14 $225 for the public, $200 for Hand-In-Paw Kids Club Members Inge Koopman-Leyva 321-3704 x142 ikoopmanleyva@hssaz.org www.hssaz.org

Dog Days programs provide children with in-depth, hands-on education about animal care while instilling kindness and compassion. Utilizing classroom activities, individual and group projects, arts and crafts and hands-on animal care, participants will develop good animal stewardship skills by caring for dozens of homeless pets from the Humane Society Shelter.

International School of Tucson

1701 E. Seneca St. in Jefferson Park 5 blocks from UMC • 406-0552 Mon., June 3–Fri., July 26 admissions@InternationalSchoolofTucson.org InternationalSchoolofTucson.org

Spend the summer with creative, curious and motivated students learning language and culture from around the world! IST’s summer language-immersion camp, offered in Spanish, French, Chinese and German

with enrichment program options of sports, science, art, circus, music and more, will engage, motivate and stimulate your child.

Cost: $200 full-time, $150 half-time, and $60 daily. Discounts for 4-week and 8-week packages. Ages: 3–12.

Just Horsin’ Around PO Box 910 • Vail 520-591-1615 • May 27–July 19 Justhorsininvail@yahoo.com www.justhorsin.zoomshare.com

Does your child love horses? So do we!

Send your child to a hands-on horse camp where we spend our day riding. Professional instructors, round pens, arena, trail riding.

Full day camp with transportation to and from Tucson/Vail. We keep our horse camps’ cost low, so your child can ride more often!

Cost: $165/week. Ages: 8–18.

Katana Games

5420 E. Broadway Blvd. #254 908-6648 • Jason or Sarah Program dates vary between 2 classes sarah@katanagames.net www.katanagames.net Camp Katana will take kids through the experience of creating a video game from their own ideas and imagination. We offer two classes based on age, maturity, artistic, computer and group skills. We give handson demos from many different genres in gaming. The Gamer class will involve the drawing and writing process, while the Design class will use computer software.

Ages: 7–13, 14–18.

KidzArt

Locations across Tucson Metro area 495-4952 • Dates all summer kidzarttucson@gmail.com www.KidzArtAZ.com KidzArt offers up a fun-filled summer of colorful and exciting creative arts activities.

Stretch your imagination, build skills in the visual arts, and have fun! Campers create original drawings, paintings, sculpture and multi-media projects. It’s ART-rageous!!

Ages: 5 and up.

SATORI Summer 2013

Monday, June 3 through Friday, July 26 Ages 2 1/2 –8 years old: Explore arts, athletics, academics,

Trak Ranch Summer Program The place to be this summer if you love animals!

Arts, Crafts, Water Play, Pony Rides and More! drinks & snacks provided

May 27th–June 28th One Week Sessions 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Mon.–Fri.

• Interact with our animal family • Make goat milk ice cream • Dye sheep wool • Make egg shell mosaics

Call for Details!

298-9808

TRAK • 3230 N. Craycroft www.traktucson.org

science, and more in fun, week-long, thematic Summer sessions including Zoo, Spanish, Drumming, Soccer, Water/Water/Water, Gardening & Cooking, Field Trips, Back-to-School Prep, & more. $110 per week. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10% discount with three-week registrations.

One-week sessions.

Before- and after- camp care available. 7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Call for more information and a flyer.

887-4003 3801 N. 1st Avenue

www.satorischool.org A Non-Profit Organization

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KU Studios

6066 N. Oracle Rd. 293-1225 • Lisa Holtorf kustudiostucson@gmail.com www.kustars.com

Play Kung Fu games, theater games, perform skits, learn to be a tiger, a crane, a snake, a monkey, and of course...a panda.

We even learn the ancient wisdom of Shifu!

Cost: $195/session (siblings $135); attend both sessions for only $300 (siblings $200).

Ages: 6–12.

Third annual SUMMER CAMP at KU Studios! Join us for a fun-filled week of singing, dancing and exploration—for kids of all ages. Preschool camps (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) $100. Full day camps—1–6 graders (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) $200. Late pick up available! www. kustars.com dates & details!

Grades: PreK–6.

La Paloma Academy

Kung Fu Theater Kung Fu Theater Acting Camp For Kids

3915 E. Pima • 548-7090 Session 1: June 17–21, Session 2: June 24–28 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

8140 E. Golf Links & 2050 N. Wilmot 861-2611 • Steve Leininger May 28–July 19 sleininger@lpatucson.org www.LPATucson.org Daily activities include weekly themes, arts & crafts, sports (basketball, volley ball, tae kwando), music & movement and academic enrichment.

DES approved. Stop summer brain drain the fun way! Cost: $125/week. Grades: K–8.

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Professional Artists from Broadway, Film, TV & the Gaslight Theater • Musical Theater Production SUMMER CAMPS, starting June 2013 • Family owned & operated

Register NOW, Enrollment limited

(520) 971-9566 7878 E. Wrightstown Rd., Tucson

www.act1academyofperformingarts.com act1academy@gmail.com

Happy Hours Summer Enrichment

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Sam Hughes Elementary School 700 N. Wilson

May 28 to July 19 Monday–Friday • 7am–6p.m.

Field Trips and Snacks Included DES Contracted • $135/week or $30/day A Summer of fun and hands-on learning including cooking, sports, art, science, music and much more!

Call (520) 321-3773 today!

For more information, visit www.happyhoursforkids.org

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Hands on Horsemanship & Riding Lessons!

A Summer Camp Like No Other!

Students at our summer camp won’t just learn how to ride. They’ll learn how to care for the horse, how to prepare it for riding and much more.

Summer Camp Sessions Monday through Friday

May 27–31, June 3–7 June 17–21 June 24–28, July 1–5

Scenic New Location!

In the foothills of the Tucson Mountains

All sessions are 8 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Family & multiple week discounts

Register NOW! Sarabande Academy of Riding 6405 W. Ina Rd. info@sarabandeacademy.com

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MAD SCIENCE OF PIMA COUNTY 2608 N. Stone Ave. • 733-7000 www.madscience.org/tucson office@madscienceaz.com June 10–14 • Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse 9 a.m.–noon June 17–21 • St. Michaels School 9 a.m.–noon June 24–28 • Tanque Verde Lutheran Church 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

We are the best in HANDS-ON science for kids. With camp locations all over Tucson, you’re sure to find one that fits your needs.

Specific locations will be announced soon.

See our web site for details and to sign up.

Or give our office a call. Ages: 6–12.

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. 881-0606 • Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb June 3–Aug. 2 lisahl@theminitimemachine.org www.theminitimemachine.org Distinctive Features: New this year is a daily, afternoon program called clubHOUSE. Description: Fill the lazy days of your summer with some summertime fun at the Mini Time Machine Museum! Join us for our week-long half-day summer camps or drop in to our new daily program, clubHOUSE.

Play games and create different miniatures according to the week’s theme. Ages: 5–12.

Cost: $20–$90. Member discounts available.

Complete details and list of activities at www.theminitimemachine.org/summertime

ORME SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP HC 63 Box 3040 • Mayer 928-632-7601 www.ormecamp.org Come out to the Ranch this summer and explore the Southwest! From June 16–July 28, ages 9–16 can enjoy a variety of camps for every adventure. Choose from Traditional Camp, Intensified Horsemanship, and Caravans throughout the Southwest region, ESL Language Institutes, as well as the option of Summer School. Traditional camp, Intensified Horsemanship, and Caravans run for two weeks each session. Come make new friends and learn or improve your horsemanship skills. Other camp activities include paintball, camping, swimming and arts & crafts.

PHOENIX ZOO CAMP ZOO 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. • Phoenix 602-914-4333 www.phoenixzoo.org Children will have fascinating adventures with the natural world this summer at Camp

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Go to www.pima.edu and enter “Teen Scene” in the search field.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College. To request a reasonable accommodation, a minimum of 5 working days’ advance notice is requested. Contact (520) 206-4539.

928-632-7601

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PHOENIX ZOO CONTINUED Zoo. Each age-appropriate, weeklong session is filled with up-close animal encounters, hands-on activities, games, in-depth investigations and organized free-time. During the mornings, we’ll take advantage of the cooler temperatures and participate in outdoor activities such as water-play and hiking. In the afternoons, we will spend more time participating in indoor activities. Camp Zoo is for students entering K–8 grade in the fall of 2013. Full and half day sessions available. 7 and 8 grade are only full-days and Kindergarten is only a halfday option. Reservations required, please call 602-914-4333 or register at phoenixzoo. org. Cost: Full day $275 non-members, $250 members; Half day $170 non-members, $155 members.

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PIMA FOR KIDS 401 N. Bonita Ave. 206-6579 • Noel Hensley June 3–July 26 continuinged@pima.edu www.pima.edu/continuinged Legos, Rockets, Video Gamemaking, Spanish, Golf, Fly, Animate, Camera, Action, Build, Destroy, Sizzle, Dance, Bake, Create, Collide, Investigate. Quality teachers Quality classrooms Quality activities for your Quality child. P4K: where play meets learning.

Ages: 5–12. Cost: $45–$350. 10% discount if you register and pay online by May 15 http://pima.edu/continuinged

PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 101 N. Stone Ave. • 520-594-5612 May 24–July 20, 2013 www.library.pima.gov

info@pinecamp.org Youth Camp • Ages: 8–14 • June 17–July 20 Cost: $349/week, $299/week for members of Friends of Pine Canyon Camp Experience traditional camp activities like: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Team Building, Hiking, Sports, Campfires, S’Mores, Talent Shows and optional Religious Studies!

Teen Camp (ages: 8–14) • June 17–July 20 Cost for 2 weeks: $419, $359 for members Sessions are designed to develop your teen’s leadership potential. Includes Interactive Trust and Teambuilding Workshops, Organizing Camp Activities, Leading Songs & Skits, Working with Campers thru a service project.

Family Camp (ALL ages) • July 1–7 Prices vary • Discount for members Our Family Camp offers an affordable mountain getaway. It is the perfect setting for a relaxing and/or adventurous vacation!

Highlights include campfires, volleyball, bingo, tie dye, arts & crafts, S’mores, hiking, nature walks!

RAWHIDE RANCH Bonsall, Calif. (near San Diego) PO Box 216 • 760-758-0083

June 16–Aug. 17, 2013 info@rawhideranch.com www.rawhideranch.com A Southern California tradition since 1963.

Features ranch activities, daily Western riding lessons, animal & horse science classes, animal care time, archery/riflery, climbing tower, vaulting lessons (gymnastics on horseback) and much more.

Ideal for beginning/intermediate riders.

Overnight program. ACA & CHA accredited.

WAIC member camp. Cost: $930/weekly session. Ages: 7–15.

ROCKS AND ROPES AND THE BLOC

Read, read, read and more this summer at the Pima County Public Library! For more information, go to your local Pima County branch library or online at: www.library.pima. gov. Cost: FREE. Ages: All ages.

PINE CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER www.pinecanyoncamp.com 11701 S. Downings Pass Rd. (in the heart of the incomparable Chiricahua Mountains) • Willcox 520-824-3553 MaryLou Chopelas, Camp Director

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Summer Camp at KU Studios!

Home of Kids Unlimited

Camp Katana will take you through the experience of creating your own Video Game!

Ages 7–13 & 14–18

Preschool Camps 3–6, one week sessions.

4 Sessions, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, $100 each.

Dates: June 3–7, June 17–21, July 15–19, July 22–26—Princess Camp, Disney Camp, Sesame Street and Dr. Seuss.

Create a Video Game with your own ideas and imagination.

Full Day Camps 1st thru 6th grade, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $200 each session.

3 Sessions, Dates: June 10–14, June 24–28, July 8–12 • Fairy Tale Camp • Classic KU Performing Camp—Be a Star!

• The Best of Broadway and Television

• Gamer Class—Drawing & Writing Process June 3–7, 10–14, 17–21• July 8–12, 22–26

KU Studios • Home of Kids Unlimited 6066 N Oracle Road • 520.293.1225 kukidsbase@aol.com • www.kustars.com

2 classes based on age, maturity, artistic, computer and group skills.

• Design Class—Computer Software June 24–28, July 15–19 Register Now for Summer Camp Program. Call for dates and times.

5420 E. Broadway, #254 • 908-6648 KatanaGames.net

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Sarabande Academy of Riding Summer Program 6406 W. Ina Rd. • 907-3965 Weekly Camps • May 27–July 5 (no camp June 11–17) 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.) info@sarabandeacademy.com www.sarabandeacademy.com

Beyond riding...a summer camp like no other in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains.

Students at our camp won’t just learn how to ride. They’ll learn how to care for the horse, how to prepare it for riding and much more.

Family and multiple week discounts.

Satori Summer 2013 3801 N. 1st Ave. • 887-4003 Mon., June 3–Fri., July 26

9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.) Before-camp starting at 7:30 a.m.

After-camp care until 5:45 p.m. www.satorischool.org

Ages 21/2–8: Explore arts, athletics, academics, science, technology and more in fun, week-long, thematic summer sessions including Zoo, Spanish, Drumming, Soccer, Water/Water/Water, Gardening & Cooking, Field Trips, Back-to-School Prep, etc. Cost: $110/week, 10% discount with 3-week registrations.

Sonoran Glass School

Cub Scout

Registration Special!

• One Cub Scout Registration (boys, grades 1–5) for 2013 • Boy’s Life Magazine thru Dec. 2013 • Voucher for Cub Scout Handbook • Bobcat Booklet • Loads of Fun and Skills

2500

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

633 W. 18th St. 520-884-7814 • John-Peter Wilhite June 3–July 26 • info@sonoranglass.org www.sonoranglass.org

Sonoran Glass School will be offering All-Day and Half-Day Summer Camps for kids ages 7–18. Each camp will be a week long and camps start the first week of June. Full day camps cost $400 and half-day camps cost $210. The kids will work in the Warm Shop making fused glass pieces and mosaics and the Flame Shop making beads. Please go to

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Sean Miller Basketball Camp

1 National Championship Dr. Rm 242 621-2430 • Marissa Elias-Casteneda June 10–13 & June 17–20 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. seanmilller@arizona.edu www.arizonawildcats.com/camps/ m-basketball.html

The Sean Miller Basketball Camp teaches the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball. We will have an exciting week of competition and skill instruction aided by the camp staff and UA coaches. Campers will play in McKale Center, Richard Jefferson Gym, and Bear Down Gym. Cost: $230/ session. Grades: 1–8 (entering).

Skate Country

7980 E. 22nd St. • 298-4409 May 29–Aug. 5 • 1–4 p.m.

Valid 7 days a week www.SkateCountry.com

Our Summer Pass is valid 7 days a week from 1–4 p.m. Starting May 28–Aug. 4.This equals 69 available skating sessions or 207 hours of skating. Cost of the pass is $50, skate rental extra if necessary. Pass has a potential value of $414. All ages welcome! www.skatecountry.com

Sunshine School in Oro Valley Summer Fun for Preschoolers 9000 N. Oracle Rd. #204 742-6874 • Kristen Tues., Wed., Thu. during June & July 8 a.m.–1 p.m. www.sunshineschooltucson.org

Loving children since 1984. Themes include: Take a Trip, the World of Eric Carle, Amazing Animals, Literature-based Cooking, The Ocean, Mad about Science, Space, and The Arts.

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CAMPS 2013 Continued from page 34 TANQUE VERDE RANCH 14301 E. Speedway 296-6275 • Lisa Bedient Summer Day Camp Daily (ages 4–15) Summer Overnight Camp (ages 9–13) June 29–Aug. 3 lbedient@tvgr.com www.tanqueverderanch.com Tanque Verde Ranch offers an exciting, indepth, summer horse camp, available in both 7-day and 14-day sessions. Campers will also participate in horseback riding lessons, trail rides and fun-filled riding competitions.

Campers will learn to become independent riders, as they enhance their skills and form a deeper relationship with their horse.

TONY AMATO SOCCER CAMP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PO Box 42785 954-552-7556 • Samantha Amato June 3–7, June 10–13, June 28–30 tonyamatosoccercamps@gmail.com www.tonyamatosoccercamps.com Offering 3 sessions this summer! Check out our website to find the best fit for you. www.TonyAmatoSoccerCamps.com. UA Head Soccer Coach is involved in all sessions along with his staff and players. See you out at the field soon! Ages: Boys & Girls 5–18.

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Creative Juice Art Bar

Presents...

The Juice Box

A Summer Camp for Kids ages 6–13 Explore a variety of mediums and techniques with a different art form each week.

4 weekly sessions in June • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Us NOW for Saturday 271-5023 • CreativeJuiceArtBar.com Kids 6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 in La Plaza Shoppes Workshops!

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Serving Around the World Church Day Camp July 8–12 •Ages 4–12 Cost for week: $20, 9 a.m. to noon $40, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes lunch Learn about global needs and service in a faith context, through sacred stories, mapping, multi-cultural music, crafts, recreation. Skilled teachers. Spacious campus. Register by June 17. Information: Call church office (520) 297-1181

Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC 6801 N. Oracle Rd. (between Ina and Orange Grove)

Horse Around this Summer!

Monday–Friday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm May 27–31, June 3–7, June 17–21, June 24–28, July 8–12, July 15–19 (Ages 8 to 18)

justhorsininvail@yahoo.com • 591-1615

Vail & Tucson transportation available!

Zuzi! High Flyin’ Arts Camp Literature-based arts camp for ages 7–15 Explore all aspects of performing arts!

• Aerial Trapeze • Dance • Writing • Choreorgaphy • Theatre • Costuming • Music...and more!

Each camp session ends with a performance in our professional theater!

All camps are from 9:00–3:00

May 28–June 7 June 17–June 28 July 8–July 19 July 22–July 26

Call 629-0237 or go to www.zuzimoveit.org for details or to register

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Toscana Studio and Gallery

Tucson Botanical Gardens

9040 N. Oracle Rd. • Oro Valley 575-1445 • Linda Ahearn May 28–Aug. 1 linda@toscanastudioandgallery.com www.toscanastudioandgallery.com

Toscana Studio offers a dynamic art camp experience for kids grades 2–12. A wide variety of media including Clay and Plaster Sculpture, Mixed Media and Collage, Painting, Paper Mache, and Book Making.

Camps run 4 consecutive days from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and end with a gallery show.

Kids are open to create freely with in the selected week, and small classes are guaranteed to provide individual instruction.

Cost: $225/week.

TRAK Ranch Summer Program

• Learn to ride or improve your skills • Work with professional trainers • Round pen and arena work • Trail riding • Beginners through intermediate riders

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3230 N. Craycroft Rd. • 298-9808 May 27–June 28 • one-week sessions 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Mon.–Fri. www.traktucson.org Our summer program is designed to help campers learn, grow, make friends and have fun. We offer many positive and rewarding experiences through animal education and interaction, pony rides, water play, arts & crafts and games. Campers will participate in various activities like making goat milk ice cream, dyeing sheep wool, making eggshell mosaics and more. $225/week. Ages: 5–12.

Triangle Y Ranch Summer Camp and Retreat Center 520-884-0987 tucsonymca.org/triangle

Triangle Y Ranch Camp offers a unique adventure experience for kids and families.

If your child wants to experience an adventure, while making new friends and having the time of their life, this is the place!

2150 N. Alvernon Wy. 326-9686 • Alyson Greene June 3–7, June 24–29, July 15–19 education2@tucsonbontanical.org www.tucsonbotanical.org

In these week-long camps students will learn not only about desert flora but desert fauna as well as this year Tucson Bontanical Gardens is partnering with the Reid Park Zoo for an exciting camp. Grades: 1–6.

Tucson Clay Co-op 3326 N. Dodge Blvd.

792-6263 • Maxine Krasnow 2 Week Sessions held on Tues., Wed., Thr. (9 am –noon) Session 1: June 18–27 Session 2: July 2–11 Session 3: July 16–25 Session 4: July 30–Aug. 8 tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com www.tucsonclayco-op.com

Interactive Summer Clay Camp at the Tucson Clay Co-op includes wheel throwing, hand building and theatre for children 6 to 12 years old (session 4 is clay only). Each educational and fun-filled 2 week session ends with a party and play performance.

Cost: 2 weeks $108. Ages: 6–12. See pg. 23

Tucson Girls Chorus

4020 E. River Rd. 577–6064 • Chris Fresolone June 17–22, June 24–29, July 8–13, July 15–20 cfresolone@tucsongirlschorus.org www.tucsongirlschorus.org Attend the “Oh My Glee!” Musical Theatre Summer Camp, for boys and girls. Learn to sing, dance, act and make music. Work with experienced professionals and perform a show at the end of the week. Cost: $230/ week. Early Bird Discount: 15% off by May 15. Sibling discount: 15% ($195.50 for sibling). Multi-week discount: 15% off for 2nd week. Ages: 6–15.

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Glass Art Summer Camp for KIDS! June 3rd–July 27 • Mosaic , Fusing, and Bead Making Classes • Half Day and Full Day Camps from 8 am–5 pm • Starting at $210/Week TO REGISTER: CALL (520) 884-7814 or visit www.sonoranglass.org

It’s ART-Rageous 495-4952 * www.KidzArtAZ.com

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Birthday Party Packages!

“Standard” Party Package ONLY

$799 Per child

“Deluxe” Party Package ONLY

$999 Per child

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1 hour 45 minutes Reserved & Decorated Party Tables with Host/ Hostess Services

1 hour 45 minutes Reserved & Decorated Party Tables with Host/ Hostess Services

Large 1-topping pizza for every four participants

Large 1-topping pizza for every four participants

1 drink per child (unlimited refills) 20 Game Tokens for birthday child 10 game tokens for each guest Party Invitations Personalized Mylar balloon for the birthday child Build your own 7" 1-Topping Pizza for the birthday child

1 drink per child (unlimited refills) 40 Game Tokens for birthday child 20 game tokens for each guest Party Invitations Personalized Mylar balloon for the birthday child Build your own 7" 1-Topping Pizza for the birthday child “Happy Birthday to Me” Autograph T-Shirt & Marker for the birthday child.

Add Goodie Bags to either package for $2.00 per child

Book your Party Online at www.peterpiperpizza.com

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Ages 2 and Under FREE

Irvington & I-19.........................434-8000 Oracle & Limberlost.................888-5520 Ina & Thornydale......................744-1111 Oracle & Magee........................575-0770 Silverbell & Speedway.............624-7475

5925 E. Broadway (across from Park Mall)...886-5566 Old Spanish Trail & Harrison...........722-4400 22nd & Alvernon........................ .......790-4232 12th & Ajo Way.................................. 624-1111 Valencia &12th................................... 889-0600

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TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER CAMP “J” 3800 E. River Rd. 299-3000 • Camp Director Scott Zorn May 28–Aug. 2 • camp@tucsonjcc.org mailto: szorn@tucsonjcc.org www.tucsonjcc.org Rock away with Camp J for a memorable summer of fun and adventure. Swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, theme days, sports camps and so much more! Our professional staff brings excitement to the programs and helps to create memories to last a lifetime.

Cost: Varies. Ages: 2–17.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333 • Morgan Wells June 3–Aug. 2 Education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more at the Tucson Museum of Art! Planned and taught by art teachers, the Summer Arts Program will inspire children to create original works of art in a variety of gallery and studio activities. Cost: Prices start at $100 for museum members, $155 for nonmembers, $20 for after care. Ages: 5–13.

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec 900 S. Randolph Wy. • 791-4877 Dates vary • June–July Find your fun with Tucson Parks and Recreation for a safe and educational summertime experience. Pick-up your free copy of the Summer Program Guide and Class Catalog available at all recreation centers or online at: www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec Registration begins on April 20 for City of Tucson residents. Use EZEEreg online: www.ezeereg.com • Ages: 5–17.

TUCSON RACQUET CLUB SUMMER CAMP 4001 N. Country Club Rd. 520-303-7902 • Gary Engelbrecht May 28–Aug. 2 summercamp@tucsonracquetclub.com www.tucsonracquetclub.com A “Sports Camp” for all ages and abilities.

From 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Extended hours also available.

“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, swimming, and arts & crafts.

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

“Soccer Camp” Ages (ages 8–10) Get ready for the “World Cup”.

“Pee Wee Soccer Camp” (ages5–7) A soccer morning, jump in the pool, and a fun afternoon.

“Jr. Evening Tennis Camp” (Ages 7–17)

TUCSON YOUTH FOOTBALL & SPIRIT FEDERATION, INC. 322-9779 • Liana Lukowski LLLukowski@msn.com

Continued from page 36 www.tyfsf.com Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization. We provide the youth of Southern Arizona with an opportunity to learn, play and compete safely in tackle football, flag football, cheerleading, and dance while encouraging academic achievement, physical fitness and sportsmanship. Ages: 5–15.

TUSD COMMUNITY SCHOOL 102 N. Plumer • 520-225-3226 May 27–July 26 communityeducation@tusd1.org www.tusd1.org/CommunityEducation We provide a variety of activities for children ages 3–12. Our Community Schools sites offer a variety of fee based programs that differ from site to site. This summer we will have activities such as arts & crafts, cooking, science/sensory, drama, indoor/outdoor physical activities and more. Ages: 3–12.

TUTORING CLUB OF THE FOOTHILLS 4772 E. Sunrise Dr. 299-8899 • Vicki Capin Dates ongoing information@tutoringclubfoothills.com www.tutoringclub.com/tucsonaz Keep up, catch up, or get ahead. Tutoring Club programs offer individualized tutoring in Math, Reading, and Writing. This year we will be offering “Get ready for Kindergarten” and “Get Ready for 1st grade” Camps. FUN camps all summer long. Family discounts available! Grades: K–12.

UA CAMPUS RECREATION: “A” CAMP 1400 E. 6th St. • 621-6891 Runs May 27–Aug. 2 danamendoza@email.arizona.edu Campusrec.arizona.edu/youthcamps The 18th year of “A” Camp continues with a focus on adventure, discovery, wellness and community through experiential projects and field trips. We will play sports and games, swim, create art and develop team-building skills while learning about ourselves, the desert and our community.

Cost: $220/week, $200/week members.

Ages: 5–11. CIT Program: 12–15.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEL & ENID ZUCKERMAN COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Healthy 2 B Me Summer Camp 1400 E. 6th Street 906-8622 June 3–7, June 24–28, July 15–19 9 a.m.–3 p.m. plattner@email.arizona.edu Campers will learn about wellness through many fun interactive activities that will include; nutrition, cooking, physical activities such as, Yoga, Zumba, dance, and swimming along with sun safety, dental health, hygiene, community and team building experiences.

Cost: $345. Grades: 2–5. Ages: 7–10.

UA FUSION CAMPS uafusion.arizona.edu 1400 E. 6th St. • 621-6891 Eight sessions • June 3–July 26 9 a.m.–4 p.m. • Extended care available UA Fusion Camp offers eight weeks of themed camps that are infused with literacy and creative arts, science explorations, and health and wellness. The camps provide children with unique hands-on experiences that promote excitement for learning. For more details and to register, visit uafusion.arizona.edu • Registration now open. Also offered, summer fun at the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium for kids entering grades K–5!

Week 1 • June 3–7 Grades K–2: Inspector T-Rex • Learn about dinosaurs through stories, handson activities and science investigations.

Grades 3–5: The Science Chef. Trade in your lab coat for an apron as we explore how to make nutritious and health food choices.

Grades 2–6: Spa Science (especially for Girls) • Whip up some lip gloss, make scented soap, create spa-worthy meals.

Week 2 • June 10–14 Grades K–2: Oh Say Can You Say SeussTastic! Enjoy the rhythms and rhymes of Dr. Seuss.

Grades 3–5: Mission Impossible.

Your mission—explore the tricks of the spy trade using science.

Grades 2–6: Adventure with Saige. Live the American Girl books through Saige.

Week 3 • June 17–21 Grades K-2. The Science of Illusion.

Explore the magical wonder behind science.

Grade 3–5: Unbored. Based on the popular book, campers will certainly be “unbored”. Fun activities will spark kids’ curiosity and investigation.

Grades 2–6: Adventure with Cecile & MarieGrace (2 weeks • $450) Week 4 •June 27-28 Grades K–2: Kitchen Chemistry. Mix together some basic chemistry fun using everyday foods to learn and test science concepts.

Grades 3–5: Grossology. Got boogers, blisters, scabs and snot? We all do! Discover how these human body functions are created.

Week 5 • July 1–5 (July 4 off) Grades K–2: Pop, Boom, Fizzle. Enjoy experiments that pop, sizzle, smoke or go boom? Then this class exploring chemical reactions is for you.

Grades 3–5: Steve Spangler Science. Push the limits of your inner mad scientist. You’ll do unforgettable experiments that make science fun!

Week 6 • July 8–12 Grades K–2: Life Between the Tides.

Get your hands wet and learn the fishy facts about the intertidal zone organisms.

Grades 3–5: Lost in Space. Learn about and blast off into our solar system the universe.

Week 7 • July 15–19 Grades K–2: Space Cadet. Bring your imagination and step into Space Station Flandrau! Share ancient myths, legends and stories inspired by planets and the constellations.

Grades 3–5: Exploring Sky Islands. Spend the week “in the islands” learning why the Tucson Region has more kinds of plants and animals than anywhere else in the U.S. Week 8 • July 22–26 Grades K–2: Backyard Detectives. Get down and dirty and learn about what’s in your backyard and the Sonoran Desert.

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Grades 3–5.: Deep Blue Sea. Discover the wonderful world of the ocean! Learn about marine habitats of the world as you “travel” to a new marine ecosystem each day.

VANTAGE BOWLING CENTERS Cactus Bowl, Lucky Strike, Tucson Bowl Santa Cruz, Fiesta Lanes • 629-0802 Register May 11, 2013 • Sat. (10 a.m.) vantagebowling@aol.com vantagebowlingcenters.com Vantage Youth Bowling Club—Saturday mornings 10 a.m., 3 games of bowling, shoes, coaching, awards, discounts, earn college scholarship money. Bowling is a lifetime sport for all ages and abilities. All of our centers are air conditioned, smoke-free, fun-filled family environment. Cost: $8/week (11 weeks). Ages: 4–18.

CHILD LANGUAGE CENTER WINGS ON WORDS SUMMER DAY CAMP 202 E. Speedway 628-1659 • Karen Zakerwski May 29–July 2 • www.clctucson.org Half- and full-day programs. Therapy available four times a week for children with speech-language impairments. Exciting activities emphasize enriched language, social interaction and love of reading.

Affiliated with UA; public servant discounts; DES approved; NAC accredited. Application/ scholarship forms available online.

Ages: 3 yrs. 6 mo.–5 yrs. 11 mo.

YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA DAY CAMPS 520-623-5511 Kids 4–16 think our Day Camps are awesome! Every day is filled with fun–– swimming, indoor and outdoor sports, arts and crafts, field trips, theme weeks, and more ––all in a safe and positive environment for children. Log on to tucsonymca.org and register today!

Locations: Desert Willow Elementary, 520-885-2317 Dietz Elementary, 520-885-2317 Erickson Elementary, 520-885-2317 YMCA Holsclaw Family Child Care Center, 520-623-9211 Jacobs/City YMCA, 520-623-9211 Lighthouse/City YMCA, 520-795-9725 Mulcahy/City YMCA, 520-294-1449 Northwest YMCA & Pima County Community Center, 520-229-9001 Old Vail Middle School, 520-885-2317 Ott Family YMCA, 520-885-2317 Great Expectations Academy in Sahuarita, 520-294-1449

ZUZI! DANCE COMPANY SCHOOL & THEATER 738 N. 5th Ave. • 629-0237 June–Aug. zuzisphere@gmail.com www.zuzimoveit.org Campers use stories as inspiration for crafting choreography, creating art and music, making costumes, and exploring various types of dance including hip hop, modern, and aerial trapeze! Camp culminates in an integrative performance for family and friends in a professional theater!

Partial scholarships available. Ages: 7–15.

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Fun Events for the Whole Family!

KIDDIE KINGDOM Located inside Pima Hall

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Wild About Monkeys Frisbee Dogs!

Pig Races Creepy Crawley Slimy!

Creep Factor Show Kiddie Kingdom KLOVE’s Amazing World of Birds Show • Imperial Acrobats of Beijing • Great American Pony Trail Ride!

• Petting Zoo • Hands on Science and Agricultural Exhibits for Kids!

• Food • Carnival

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Quad Runners

VW Bug

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5 and under: FREE •Children ages 6–10: $3.00 • General: $8:00 • Parking: $5.00 Main Gates and Buildings: Open at 1:00 p.m. on Weekdays and 10:00 a.m. on Weedends Tucson Weekly Carnival Hours: Open Hours: Open at 3:00 p.m.

Weekdays & 11:00 a.m. Weekends

PRE-SALE:

Fry’s Weekday Discount Coupon: Get 10 Rides for only $10:00!!!Available at Fry’s Food and Drug stores, for a limited time only!

March 25–April 17. Coupons good Monday–Friday Only!

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