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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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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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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 Franics 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 can 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 have also 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 Cancers 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, brain, 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. But there’s a single protein known as CD47 that’s found in high levels on the membrane of many different

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In this issue! Check Out All of Bear’s Contests! Page 3…Bully Breakers. Who Is a Bully? Play our Decoding Game & win! Page 5…News Highlights. Human tests to begin for new drug that might fight several types of cancer. Spotlight on the new Pope! Pages 8, 10 & 13…Get the Scoop! Arctic’s alarming snowmelt, in the fast lane with NASCAR’s Michael McDowell and more news by Young Reporters

Page 9…Easy Rules for Swimmers from SRP Page 10…Have a New Kid by Friday. Dr. Kevin Leman talks about money & kids. Pages 14–15…Test Taking Tips. It’s that time of year! Get ready to do your best. Pages 19–28…Bear’s Summer Camp Guide. Find the right camp for your child in Bear’s Summer Camp listings.

Page 26…Water Wise with CAP. Great ways you and your family can save water. Page 28…Earth Day 2013 Contest. Celebrate the Earth, Heal the Environment with the ASU Global Institute of Sustainability. Individual kids or classrooms can enter!

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Celebrate Earth Day! Earth Day is a special day set aside during the month of April to celebrate our planet. Oceans cover nearly 70% of the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface and generate most of the oxygen we breathe. Now is a great time to think about ways to make every day earth day and to make conservation of our oceans a high priority. Join us in April to learn more about a wide variety of sea animals and the importance of maintaining a healthy underwater environment for all to thrive. JELLYFISH are made up of 95% water and have been around for more than 65 million years. They are transparent and some have tentacles that are venomous. The big box jellyfish can measure up to six feet across. The jellyfish unhurriedly travels about his domain, drifting with the current.

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Alarming Snowmelt by Emma Martin, Neely Traditional Academy

produced a study, which will be published in Geophysical Research Letters, that documents a dramatic increase in the speed of this snowmelt. In May and June, snow across the far north is disappearing fast. Arctic ice is melting faster than ever. Recently, “It’s decreasing at a more rapid rate than summer scientists measured the ice and it shattered the record! sea ice,” Derksen says. “(It) is really as big an issue as Apparently, that’s not the most dramatic change in the the loss of sea ice.” Arctic. Springtime snow is melting away even faster. Derksen expected to see a gradual decline, but was A study by a bit shocked when he reviewed satellite measurements Canadian for the past five years and saw the speed of this loss. researchers Snowmelt decline is occurring at a rate of 18 percent finds that per decade, versus 11 percent per decade for the much springtime talked about Arctic sea ice. snow is melting More than a dozen research groups use computer away even models and simulations to forecast how quickly things faster than the are likely to change in our warming world. Arctic ice. This “We're now losing spring Arctic snow cover at a rate has profound faster than the models predict,” Derksen says. And that implications for Could glaciers be melting, too? “puts somewhat into question what the scenario will Earth’s climate. look like 10, 20 or 30 years from now.” Springtime snowmelt matters a lot: It determines when spring runoff comes down from the mountains to fill Syndonia Bret-Harte, a biologist at the University of our rivers. And Chris Derksen at Environment Canada in Alaska Fairbanks, says snow melt change affects the Toronto says snow also reflects sunlight back into space, rivers that spawning fish rely on. It also hastens melting of the permafrost, a layer of frozen soil that contains a helping to keep the Earth from heating up too fast. lot of carbon. When permafrost melts, it releases those “When you remove the snow cover from the land surface, much as when you remove the sea ice from the greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. But these effects may not stop up north. “Since the ocean, you take away a highly reflective, bright surface, and you expose the bare land or tundra underneath, and Arctic acts as the air conditioner…for the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, heating up in the Arctic is also that absorbs more solar energy,” he says. That darker probably going to cause feedbacks to heating up in the land traps heat and warms the planet. more southern climate,” she warns. But Derksen and colleague Ross Brown have

Sea Turtle Celebrates Big Day by Young Environmentalist Sadhana Kumar

Ziva the sea turtle came to SEA LIFE Arizona on Feb. 15, 2012. She was injured by a boat off the coast of Florida and was rescued off the coast of Florida. Her right shell was hurt and her right lung had collapsed. She was transferred to Georgia Sea Turtle Center, where they helped her heal. She couldn’t breathe or swim properly, so they had to put a life jacket on her. From there she came to SEA LIFE Arizona. Ziva is about 10–15 years old and weighs 68 pounds. Adult Sea turtles usually weigh 200 to 300 pounds. There are seven species of sea turtles: the green sea turtle, loggerhead, hawksbill, flatback, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley and leatherback.

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Ziva is a green sea turtle. Green sea turtles are herbivores. Ziva likes to eat lettuce, cucumbers and bell peppers, which help keep her green! Sea turtles are very fascinating. Sea turtles are threatened with extinction, which is why it’s so important to help preserve them. For Ziva’s birthday on Feb. 15, SEA LIFE Arizona made her a birthday card and a cake made out of ice with fish and shrimp inside—a special treat for her. Ziva is a very curious sea turtle. If you want to see her, you can find her at the ocean tank at SEA LIFE Arizona. MORE SCOOPS! page 10 ➧

In the Fast Lane by Reporter Bailey Todd Liberty Elementary

NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Michael McDowell was born in Arizona. He went to school at Mirage Elementary and Desert Sky Middle School in Glendale. He has been racing for most of his life. “I started racing BMX when I was 3 years old. It was crazy!,” McDowell says. Back then he was so short that someone

had to help hold his bike up at the starting line. Next he started to race dirt bikes and quads. By 8, he was into go-cart racing. His love for racing didn’t stop with go-carts. After go-carts McDowell raced open wheel cars, and sports cars before he stepped up to NASCAR. Why NASCAR? He says that there seemed to be “a lot ofroads coming to an end” in the other cars and felt it was the best thing for his career. It’s very expensive to race cars. Most drivers are sponsored by companies like Lowe’s, Home Depot and M&M’s. McDowell has been sponsored by organizations such as Make-A-Wish and K-LOVE Christian radio station. “I want to have sponsors and partners that are doing great things for other people,” he points out. “I had Make-A-Wish because they help kids with life-threatening diseases, and I have KLOVE because they are family friendly and are a part of my faith (in God)”. On race day the schedule is “Wake up, eat breakfast, go to Bible study, attend a driver meeting, go to chapel (church), grab a fast lunch, meet with fans and sponsors, take lots of photos with fans, sign autographs, and then after all that is done it’s time for the official driver introductions over the sound system, and then it’s race time!” McDowell explains. He finished ninth at this year’s Daytona 500—his best NASCAR Sprint Cup finish yet!

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Thank you to those who entered the SRP Safety contest last month.

10 Easy Rules for Swimmers

Tickets were chosen by random drawing and the winners were Madison, Ashley, Jose and Aleena.

1. Always have an adult around you when you are in the pool. No sneaking into the pool area. 2. Always lock the gate to the pool when you are not in the water to avoid an incident. 3. If you don’t know how to swim or give CPR, ask your parent/guardian to sign you up for a class. 4. Always wear sunscreen. Sunburns hurt. 5. On a deck or dock, always walk, never run. 6. Don’t depend on floating toys; they are not designed to save lives. 7. Before you dive, check the depth. The bottom can be closer than you think. 8. Be nice around water—never splash or jump in the water to land on someone. 9. Keep a cordless phone near the area in case of an emergency. 10. Never, never get in the water with someone who is drowning. Throw them something to hold on to, yell for an adult and dial 911.

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Classroom Stars by Reporters Isabella Viker and Abran Gonzalez Integrity Education Centre On Feb. 21, Stacey Lane’s class went on three field trips in one day. In the late morning, after lunch, our class headed to the Mesa Arts Center (MAC) to listen to the Phoenix Symphony for the schools presentation of Symphony in Space. Our class also participated in the Paint to Music contest offered by the Phoenix Symphony Education Department before attending the concert. We created art pieces while we listened to pieces by Holst, “Mars, Bringer of War” and “Jupiter, Bringer of Big fun at Arizona Museum of Natural History Jollity,” as well as Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” The music was inspiration for our artwork. Various pieces of artwork were displayed during the show. That day we also heard “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” the Star Wars theme and a soloist sang “Good Night Moon.” After the symphony’s performance, we went out to the MAC courtyard lawn, played by a pretty little waterfall and visited with a few people’s pets while listening to the music of the nearby outdoor concert. Right next door we found the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. The exhibits were awesome! We saw a whole lot of art that was part of a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Collage with the National Collage Society, as well as the 34th annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition. Our class stood nearby the Kissing Sonoran Desert Rocks display by artist Thomas Kerrigan and puckered up for some photos. Feeling adventurous, we then headed over to the Arizona Museum of Natural History. We saw meteorites and minerals and big dinosaurs in Dinosaur Hall. The best part was when we were able to touch dinosaur bones inside the education room. Daniel Roglers was the museum volunteer who taught us about dinosaur bones, X-ray machines and offered us materials to sketch dinosaurs, dress up, and play and explore at the craft tables. After that we learned about prehistoric man and the healing power of shamans. It was a very special and fun day for all of us to explore, learn and discover. For more information about the Mesa Arts Center, visit the website www.mesaartscenter.com. To learn more about the Phoenix Symphony, visit www.phoenixsymphony.org. Adviser: Stacey Lane

Cosanti by Reporter Abhi Desai, Desert Cove Elementary Cosanti—a place where all art is respected. Bellmaker and architect Paolo Soleri was born in 1919 in Turin, Italy, where he made a ceramic bell and chime factory. He came to Arizona in 1956 and established the Cosanti Foundation, and started working on Arcosanti (1969 –present). Cosanti is a place where Soleri displays all of his bells and chimes. Some of them are rust green or patina, others are burnished or polished bronze. Some of of them are ceramic, and all are very colorful with shades of pink dotting them. They are all engraved with beautiful animals and leaves. Soleri is designing Arcosanti to this day. Arcosanti is an arcology, a Soleri designed prototype that when completed will host 5,000 people, large scale greenhouses and much more on 4,000 acres. “As urban architecture, Arcosanti is probably the most important experiment undertaken in our lifetime.” —Newsweek MORE SCOOPS! page 13 ➧

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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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Learn the Wonders of Water by Reporter Farah Eltohamy, BASIS Chandler Starting to sweat after a blast of cold weather? Yes, the heat is coming back again in Arizona. In order to be safe during the hot weather, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration! Water has many amazing benefits. Water is a vital component of life that is known to provide energy when you feel exhausted. The right amount of this miraculous fluid will help your heart pump blood more efficiently. Water keeps stress levels down if drunk regularly due to the fact that about 70–80 percent of brain tissue is water. In addition, water helps nourish your skin to give it a smooth, radiant feel and can increase the body’s metabolism if you drink water before eating. Water also lubricates joints in the body for better movement. Furthermore, water helps digest food by assisting the digestive tract and helps with constipation issues. Water plays an important role in academics, too. When dehydration occurs, memory, attention and concentration decreases by 10 percent. Researchers found that students who took a drink into the exam hall scored 10 percent higher than those who didn’t bring water!

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Test Taking TIPS Achieve \ə-'chēv\, verb: to attain a desired end or aim; to be successful. 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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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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suggests. Understanding the most important ideas helps on the test and makes learning the finer details and concepts easier. Making flash cards can help you memorize things like definitions or math formulas.

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.

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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! Conner 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 Goldfish. 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.”

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Sea Lion ‘Pup’ulations California sea lion (CSL) pups are usually born in May or June. Pups are nursed for several days following birth, but their mothers must return to sea to feed. So they leave their pups behind in rookeries to be with other newborns. CSL females can recognize their pup's unique call among dozens or hundreds of other animals.

California Sea Lions Are True Beach Lovers! The California sea lion (CSL) is native to the west coast of North America from Alaska to Mexico. In the ocean, these very smart predators have large eyes for excellent vision above and below the water surface. Like fur seals, sea lions have external ear flaps. Along with their nostrils, sea lions can close their ear flaps underwater. Fast, acrobatic swimmers, they can reach speeds of 13 mph and dive to depths of 700– 800 feet! On land, sea lions can rotate their pelvis so that their back flippers are underneath their body and forward facing. They can use this arrangement to move pretty quickly on shore. Sea lions along with the closely related fur seals are members of the family Otariidae. Together with true seals (phocids) and walruses (odobenids) these three groups are known collectively as pinnipeds with nearly three dozen species and subspecies. Unlike sea lions and fur seals, true seals lack ear flaps and have rear facing back flippers that make them much less mobile on land. As mammals, sea lions share the same characteristics as most other mammals—they have hair, give live birth, nurse their young and are endo-

thermic (create their own body heat). Like all pinnipeds, sea lions have a thick layer of blubber to aid in thermoregulation and insulation as well as buoyancy. Long whiskers (vibrissae) are used to navigate and to feel their surroundings. CSLs also have keen hearing. CSLs eat herring, squid, octopus, sardines and dozens of other schooling fish species. Some CSL feed on endangered salmon returning to spawn inland along the coast of Washington, which has led to human-animal conflicts. CSLs spend most of their lives relatively near shore, especially during summer breeding season. Mature males develop a sagittal crest that looks like a big bump on their head and are considerably larger (7-8 feet long, weighing up to 800 pounds) than females (6 feet long, weighing up to 250 pounds). Females tend to be tan, even silvery in appearance, whereas males can be dark brown.

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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.

7701 W. Paradise Ln. • Peoria 623-776-8400 Kurtis W. Overby, Artistic Associate June 3–Aug. 2 kurtis@azbroadwaytheatre.com www.azbroadway.org Four separate sessions where children will be involved in acting, music and music instruction. Classes are great for beginners, but also effective for those with theatre experience.

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER CAMP INNOVATION-2013 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS 600 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-716-2000 x2028 June 3–August 2 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Mon.– Fri.) Before & after care available: Drop-off as early as 7:30 a.m. & pickup as late as 6 p.m. www.azscience.org Introduce your child to the wonderful world of Science. We offer 13 innovative and fun summer camp programs designed to inspire and educate any child from ages 3–14. Check out all 13 and register on-line at azscience.org or call 602-716-2028. A small sample of our programs include:

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June 24–28, July 15–19 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Welcome to Camp Innovation: School of Medicine. Get an exciting glimpse into the professions of doctors, nurses, surgeons and scientists. Campers will examine x-rays, diagnose patients, solve medical mysteries and more! Ages: 6–11

Camp Innovation: Go Green June 10–14, July 15–19 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Discover strategies that will help create a sustainable future at Camp Innovation: Go Green. Research and test eco-friendly ways to reduce material waste, utilize natural resources for clean energy and protect our natural environment. Ages: 12–14.

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.

BLACK MOUNTAIN BMX 602-938-1108 All ages and experience levels are welcome! Black Mountain BMX Camps are every Monday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Time 2 p.m.

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BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE Bookmans.com Phoenix • 8034 N. 19th Ave. • 602-433-0255 Mesa • 1056 S. Country Club Dr. 480-835-0505 Flagstaff • 1520 S. Riordan Ranch St. 928-774-0005 & 3 Tucson locations Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list of weekly free in-store summer kids events and activities starting June 2013!

BRICKS STUDIO 4550 E. Indian School Rd. • Phoenix 602-954-5200 • June 3–28, 2013 info@bricksstudio.com www.bricksstudio.com We offer a variety of fun themed dance classes througout June. Ages: 3 and up.

CAMP INVENTION Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, Flagstaff, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tucson 1-800-968-4332 • See website and ad for camp dates and locations campinvention@invent.org www. campinvention.org Camp Invention is a nationwide children’s summer camp that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to inspire innovation and invention.The Camp Invention program is an exciting, weeklong adventure in creativity which immerses children in imaginative play that reinforces and supplements school-year learning in the

subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Led by local educators, the program is for children entering grades 1-6. New curriculum. $220-$245. Discounts and partial scholarships available.

CHALLENGER SPACE CENTER AZ 21170 N. 83rd Ave. • Peoria 623-322-2001

May 27–Aug. 2 information@azchallenger.net www.AZChallenger.org Adventures in Space Summer Camp offers exciting half or full-day sessions. Discover the Dawn Of A New Era: Life in Space; Astronaut Survivor; We Need More Power; Solar System Science; Our Space Neighborhood, Astronauts In Training; Space-Based Start-Ups; Get Energized; Astronomy Adventures. Rocketry, interactive experiments, and LEGO! Cost: $220/week, full day. Ages: 5–13 (Grades: K–8).

CITY OF TEMPE PARKS & REC 480-350-5200 • www.tempe.gov/brochure Subscribe to Connecting Tempe E-Newsletter/Tempe Opportunities for events, news and program updates Send your children to camp in Tempe this summer, and we’ll help keep their minds and bodies active. Choose from camps specializing in sports, arts & culture, education, middle school and more. Camps begin in June and run through the beginning of August with a range of starting and ending dates to fit every schedule. Youth scholarships available for Tempe Public School students. Register for swim classes on our website. Swim class ages: 8 months– adults.

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CITY OF PEORIA 9875 N. 85th Ave. • Peoria 623-773-7688 • May 24–July 31

gus.brown@peoriaaz.gov www.peoriaaz.gov/ampm City of Peoria Summer Programs keep kids and teens active and entertained all day long. Offering Summer Camps, Summer Rec, Tiny Tots, Teen Programs and sport camps. Ages: 4–16.

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

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EAST VALLEY CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS Mesa • 480-756-3828 info@evct.org • www.evct.org Teens on Broadway (July 8–12) is a musical theatre camp for youths ages 13–18, and is a week long intensive program in acting, singing and dance culminating in a performance. Cost: $195. EVCT Summer Camp 2013 (June 3–14 & June 17–28) is a musical theatre camp for kids ages 8–15. Young actors will be motivated to think creatively and build selfconfidence through music, dance and acting. Includes a final performance. Each session is 2 weeks of non-competitive, education FUN with theatre. Full or half day programs. Cost: $295 full day, $195 half day. July 8–19 Session III for kids ages 8–15. Each day a different workshop. Come for two weeks, one week or pick the days and workshops you want to attend. Cost: $295/ 2 weeks, $195/ week, or $45/day. Imagination Theatre Camp (June 3–14) for ages 5–8, 9 a.m.–noon. Intro to singing, dance & acting. Cost: $195 for the 2 week program. Includes daily snacks.

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FRIENDLY PINES CAMP 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 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.

GIRL SCOUTS-ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL, INC. 119 E. Coronado Rd. • Phoenix 602-452-7000 or 800-352-6133 June 4–Aug. 5 camp@girlscoutsaz.org www.camplikeagirlscout.com The Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council runs overnight summer camps and week-long day camps. Activities include archery, horses, ceramics, kayaking, songs and games for girls 5 to 17. Girls learn new skills, make new friends, and become more confident. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to attend. Need-based financial aid available. Ages: 5–17.

iD TECH CAMPS & iD TEEN ACADEMIES Held at ASU, UCLA, Stanford, Princeton, and 60+ universities in 26 states 1-888-709-TECH (8324) June-Aug. • www.internalDrive.com Gain a competitive edge! Create iPhone apps, video games, C++ and Java programs, movies, and more at weeklong, day and overnight programs held at ASU, UCLA, UNLV, Stanford, Princeton, and others. Also 2-week, Teen-only programs held at UCLA, Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and other universities: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy. Ages: 7-18.

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KING OF GLORY PRESCHOOL KIDS’ CAMP 2013 2085 E. Southern Ave. • Tempe 480-838-0477 • Cindy Stark June (Tue., Wed. & Thu. mornings) www.kogaz.org King of Glory Preschool is offering Summer Kids’ Camp during the month of June, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Camp is for children ages 3 to 5. Each week will have a theme and fun activities! If you are interested in summer fun within a loving environment for your child, contact us. Visit us online for information and a registration form or call Cindy Stark at 480-838-0477.

MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT 2700 N. Central Ave. #700 • Phoenix 602-652-3000 • www.mcldaz.org Maricopa County Library District Summer Reading Program. Kids up to 18 can sign up. Prizes, fun, age-appropriate activities in MCLD libraries and other participating libraries in Maricopa County. Sign-up at www.mcldaz.org/summer closer to summer. FREE. Ages: 0–18.

MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. • Scottsdale 480-312-2312 May 5 • Furious George May 12 • Flipside-45 May 19 • Raun Alosi & 60 Degrees North May 26 • Rock Lobster www.therailroadpark.com From May 5 through July 7 McCormickStillman Railroad Park will present their annual Free Sunday Night Concert series. Bring a chair or blanket and relax under the stars while you enjoy the music of favorite local bands. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Check our website for band schedules in June and July.

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Boys & Girls, ages 10–18 July 8–10 • Intermediate All Skills Camp This camp is for girls and boys, 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!

July 11–14 • Position Camp (ages 10–18) • July 15–18 • Advanced All Skills (ages 10–18)

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1625 N. Central Ave. • Phoenix 602-257-1880 April 6 & May 18 • 12–3 p.m. • PhxArt.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.

PhxArtKids Days add extra fun to our already extraordinary exhibits. Ages: 5–12. Blooming Buds, April 6 • Take a stroll through the galleries to see Arts & Flowers®! Choose your favorite to recreate as an art object and explore new artwork in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden. Sculpture Search, May 18• Use colorful wire to create a sculpture of your own and search for 3-D artworks on the Museum’s latest scavenger hunt! Cost: Included with general admission and free for members. On any day KidPacks with activities corresponding to our Museum collection are available for kids 6–10.

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3505 W. SR-260 • Camp Verde 928-567-2842 • Sydney June 15 & Aug. 3 info@outofafricapark.com www.outofafricapark.com Play and sleep among lions, tigers, and bears! Oh, my! Celebrating 25 years in business, Out of Africa Wildlife Park is offering two exclusive campout events this summer. Mark your calendar for serious family fun! Space is limited. Please call to reserve your spot today! See website for details. Cost: See website. Ages: All ages.

PARADISE VALLEY SCHOOL OF KARATE 13647 N. 32nd St. & Thunderbird (SE corner) Mike Wall • 602-867-9204 7 a.m.–6 p.m. • pvkarate@cox.net www.PVKarate.com Summer camp includes two karate classes per day, swimming and movies. Specialized karate instruction. Camp stresses courtesy, respect, mental alertness and the discipline that goes with martial arts. Why not learn a skill as opposed to just killing time? Family rates available. Ages: 5–12.

Joseph Benesh • 602-254-3100 Session 1 • June 3–21 Session 2 • June 24–July 12 Session 3 • July 15–Aug. 2 j.benesh@phoenixcenterforthearts.org www.phoenixcenterforthearts.org Our Summer Extravaganza will be full days of music, dance, theatre and art (painting, drawing, photography and clay), all taught by professional artists. Each three-week session will culminate in a performance and gallery show. Cost: $450. Ages: 5–15. Before and after care available for an additional $25 per child per week.

PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY Reptile Encounters Summer Camp 480-513-HERP Mon.–Fri. (May–Aug.) • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. One week sessions • See website for dates camp@phoenixherp.com www.phoenixherp.com

Spotlight Entertainment Performing Arts Studio Sign up and pay for two camps before June 3rd and get Vocal Competition May 18th! Go to our site for details!

$15 OFF your 3rd Camp!

Art Camp June 3rd–June 7th 9:00 a.m. to noon All experience levels welcome

Ages 6-18 Paint, Sculpture and Design with Recyclables

Musical Theatre

Film Camp

Dance Camp

June 10th–June 21st 9:00 a.m. to noon

June 24th–June 28th 9:00 a.m. to noon

July 8th–July 12th 9:00 a.m. to noon

All experience levels welcome

Ages 3-5 & 6-18

Ages 6-18

Vocal Training •Acting • Dance Performance

Green Screen, Character Building Film Acting and More

Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Break Dancing and Crumping

For more details, call 480-296-1408 or email us at Spotlightentertainers@gmail.com

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Phoenix Herpetological Society’s week-long camp is designed for students (ages 9–14) with a strong interest in nature and animals. Explore the fascinating world of reptiles in a combination of classroom and field sessions. Each day is a different species study and packed with age-appropriate activities and information that is both educational and entertaining. Very interactive and handson with some of the 1500 animals at this working sanctuary: crocodilians, tortoises, lizards/monitors and snakes. Learn about reptile environment, anatomy/reproduction, ecosystems, proper handling, husbandry, venomous reptile ID, reptiles as pets, endangered species and reptile myths. Cost: $275/person, per session.

Phoenix Parks & Recreation

12 community centers throughout Phoenix 602-262-6862 • early June–July phoenix.gov/recreation/rec To register: phoenix.gov/parks

Full-day supervised recreation programs are available. Centers also offer general-interest classes for all ages. Ages: 6–12 (may vary).

Phoenix Sports Center

3839 W. Indian School Rd. • Phoenix 602-269-6766 March 23–Aug. • pscsoccer@pscsoccer.com www.soccerlocker.net. See ad page 18. Escape the summer heat and come play indoor soccer. Great for kids ages 2 to 15. Hurry! Indoor Soccer Academy for ages 6–14 begins March 2. Basic 8-weeks skills program for ages 2–5 starts March 23. Both include a camp T-shirt.

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DATES: May 28th–August 2nd CAMP: (M—F) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: $128 per week

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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 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.

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.

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SASSY: SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP Steele Indian School Park & Memorial Hall 300 E. Indian School Rd. • Phoenix 602-534-8659 stacia.holmes@phoenix.gov Session 1: June 3–28 Session 2: July 1–26 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.) Registration limited to 30 children per session. Daily lunch, afternoon snack and end of session performance included. Cost: $600/child per session. Ages: 8–14.

SKORE SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS Gilbert/Williams Field • Gilbert Gilbert/Broadway • Mesa Elliot/Lindsay • Gilbert Power/Guadalupe • Mesa McKellips/Lindsay • Mesa University/Sossaman • Mesa Southern/McClintock • Tempe 480-747-5756 info@skorecamps.org www.skorecamps.org FREE EXTENDED HOURS! EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT! SIBLING

Continued from page 23 DISCOUNTS! MILITARY DISCOUNTS! Come for a day, a week, or all summer! All locations serving Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe feature fun, interactive activities designed to offer your child a wide variety of organized recreational and educational excitement. SKORE offers a huge variety of recreation and sports: BASEBALL, KARATE, BASKETBALL, KICKBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER & MINI GOLF! PLUS, loads of amazing activities like weird science, Frisbee games, water fun, dance, music, super stunts, aerobics, arts, crafts, tumbling, obstacle course and more!

SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT 13550 W. Peoria Ave. # 5 • Surprise 480-296-1408 • June 3–28, 2013 spotlightentertainers@gmail.com www.spotlightentertainers.com Spotlight Entertainment is excited to be offering summer camps again this year. We have 4 camps that will be offered in the month of June. The camps are: Art Camp, Musical Theatre Camp, Dance Camp and Film Camp. Some camps are 1 week and some camps are 2 weeks. Please check out our website or give us a call for more information and to register your children today! Ages: 3–18.

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SWIMKIDS USA SUMMER SWIM TEAM & JUMP STARTS

VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA DAY CAMP

2725 W. Guadalupe Rd. • Mesa 480-820-9109

Day Camp means fun all summer long for kids 3 to 17. Several theme weeks available—all under the watchful eyes of our fully-trained staff. For more info go to valley YMCA.org

www.swimkidsusa.us Summer Swim Team: Offers advanced stroke instruction and competitive skills in a fun team setting. Low swimmer-to-coach ratios, over 20 years of coaching experience and a beautiful outdoor Olympic-sized pool. Enjoy the optimal swim team experience and fitness program. Practices two to three times per week with four Saturday meets. Preevaluations required. Space is limited. Swim like an Olympian! June–July. Jump Start 2-week Lessons: Experience the best of SWIMkids USA’s teaching techniques in a flexible, condensed, four days a week for two weeks program—all summer long! Whether your child is just learning to blow bubbles or wants to learn freestyle, we have the class for you. Comfortable, indoor pools with low studentto-teacher ratios. In the Valley for 40 years. See “Double My Coupon” page 19.

YMCA CAMPING SERVICES CAMP SKY-Y 5725 S. Senator Hwy. • Prescott 800-660-1385 • Dave Fermoile June 1–July 20 djfermoile@vosymca.org azycamps.org Located in the heart of the Prescott National Forest, this summer overnight camp is a big adventure for kids 7–16—the fun and freedom of being outdoors, while learning new skills and making memories that will last a lifetime. Cost: $555–$1,000. Ages: 7–17.

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Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA 480-759-6762 Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA 480-899-9622 Copper Basin Family YMCA 480-882-2242 Desert Foothills Family YMCA 480-596-9622 Flagstaff Family YMCA 928-556-9622 Glendale/Peoria Family YMCA 602-588-9622 Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA 602-242-7717 Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA 602-257-5138 Maryvale Family YMCA 623-873-9622 Mesa Family YMCA 480-969-8166 Ross Farnsworth-East Valley YMCA 480-649-9622 Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Family YMCA 480-951-9622 South Mountain Family YMCA 602-276-4246 Southwest Valley Family YMCA 623-935-5193 Tempe Family YMCA 480-730-0240 Yuma Family YMCA 928-317-0522

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SUMMER ATTRACTIONS & CAMP FIELD TRIP SITES CASTLES N’ COASTERS 9445 Metro Pkwy. • Phoenix 602-997-7575 www.castlesncoasters.com Whether you’re young or old, big or small, you’ll find lots of fun, food and excitement at Arizona’s Finest Family Fun and Thrill Park. Castles N’ Coasters opens its six most popular rides and attractions for your children, camp or group field trip. Groups can bring a sack lunch or purchase food from our snack bar. See our website for attraction information, events, park hours, prices and general coupons. Minimum attendance required.

SEA LIFE ARIZONA 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. • Tempe 480-478-7600 www.sealifeus.com A great adventure for any summer camp. Come face to face with more than 5,000 sea creatures in displays that recreate natural habitats. Guests see all types of different sea creatures including sharks, rays, tropical fish, jellyfish, sea horses, a green sea turtle and more. Knowledgeable staff on hand to offer amazing facts about creatures you’ll see. Cost: Check website. Coupon online at bearessentialnews.com/ coupons.php. See column page 7. Ages: 3–12.

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO & AQUARIUM 16501 W. Northern • Litchfield Park 623-935-9453 (WILD) Open 365 days a year • Field trips Mon.–Fri. Zoo: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Aquarium: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Special rates for evening aquarium admission www.wildlifeworld.com Onsite programs • 623-935-5692 x106 Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals, a new aquarium with 75 exhibits, including Amazon River Monsters, make our zoo perfect for family outings and summer camps. Experience the thrill of our Lory Parrot Feeding and Wildlife Encounters. For a small fee, you can also enjoy the African Safari Train, Australian Boat Ride, Skyride or Carousel. Family membership includes free unlimited zoo & aquarium admission for members. Come as often as you like—we’re open every day of the summer...and year! Field trip: $8/student, $15/adult, one adult free with every 10 paying students (10 student min.). Our onsite outreach programs can also bring the zoo and multiple live animals to you anywhere valleywide! Admission coupon online at bearessentialnews.com/coupons.php. See column page 16.

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Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a modern aqueduct system that stretches 336 miles across the state. CAP delivers water from the mighty Colorado River to where it’s needed in Arizona. KIDS & FAMILIES —Welcome to Bear’s water conservation page. Water means life to all of us desert dwellers. In fact, water is Arizona’s most precious natural resource, and using it wisely is everybody’s responsibility!

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.

ait until your family has a full load of clothes before you run the washing machine. Save up to 50 gallons of water!

urning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can save up to 6 gallons of water every time you brush!

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.

sk your parents to fix your leaking toilet. Save up to 50 gallons of water per day!

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

unning your dishwasher only when it’s full can save up to 15 gallons of water. If you wash dishes by hand, fill the sink half way with soapy water, scrub all the dishes and only run the faucet to rinse them off.

ll your trees and shrubs in your yard will like having mulch around them, saving up to 150 gallons of water a day!

arly morning is the best time to water the lawn instead of in the heat of the day, saving up to 100 gallons of water per day!

Info and artwork from the “Conserve Water” booklet. This column is a collaborative effort between CAP and Arizona Project WET.

egetables and scraps can be put in the trash or composted instead of in the garbage disposal, saving up to 5 gallons of water each time!

WATER WORD SCRAMBLE! Arrange the big capital letters from each tip to to spell out this Water Wise message: For more water-related information, please visit:

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Summer attractions & Camp Field Trip Sites UltraLuxe Scottsdale & UltraStar Multi-tainment Center @Ak-Chin Circle Summer Movie Series 16000 Maricopa Rd. May 27–Aug. 2 • Doors open 9 a.m., movie starts 9:30 a.m. (Mon.–Fri.) ultrastarmovies.com

All films G or PG. Cost: $10 movie package for only $5, 50¢ per movie. Week 1: May 27–31: Mirror Mirror (PG) Week 2: June 3–7: Hotel Transylvania (PG) Week 3: June 10–14: Madagascar 3 (PG) Week 4: June 17–21: The Lorax (PG) Week 5: June 24–28: Ice Age 4 (PG) Week 6: July 1–5: Rise of the Guardians (PG) Week 7: July 8–12: Big Miracle (PG) Week 8: July 15–19: Journey 2 The Mysterious Island (PG) Week 9: July 22–26: Diary of a Wimpy KidDog Days (PG) Week 10: July 29–Aug. 2: Pirates Band of Misfits (PG) *Titles subject to change

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Serving Arizona Families for 33 Years! Editor & Publisher Stephen B Gin Assistant Editors Renee Griffith Mike Loghry

Sales Director & Publisher Nancy Holmes Account Executives Syndi Taylor Terri Anderson

Administrative Asst. Kathy Cooper Rachael Drozdoff

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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).

“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. One winning classroom entry will be selected.

Winners receive Sustainability Kits with cool prizes!

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Name: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ City: _____________________ZIP: __________ Grade:_____ School: _____________________ Phone #: ______________ email: ____________________________________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________________

Ask the Sustainability Scientist You can email an expert questions about sustainability topics and they will help you with this project.

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Mail to Bear Essential/Earth Day • 1037 S. Alvernon Way #150 • Tucson, AZ 85711 • Entry Deadline: May 10, 2013

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Recommended by the Phoenix Public Library

Top 10 Sustainability Books for Kids 1. Compost Stew by Mary Kenna Siddals 2. The Curious Garden by Peter Brown 3. OK Go by Carin Berger 4. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss 5. Judy Moody Saves the World! by Megan McDonald 6. Ino’s Garden by Graeme Base 7. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 8. Earth-Friendly Crafts by Kathy Ross 9. Not Your Typical Book About the Environment by Elin Kelsey

10. Flush by Carl Hiassen