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Dear L.J., It’s never too early to start developing your fashion sense—your “style.” Pay attention to magazine covers, TV shows and commercials, and stuff online. There are so many fun styles out there. Look around your school or when you’re out and about to find a style that you really like for yourself and that works well for kids your age. I like going with my folks to thrift stores and vintage clothing places for great deals. As for the clothes, they don’t hafta be expensive or new to make you look good!

Dear Boomer, Can you add a page of fun and games like crossword puzzles, etc.? Some students in my class have been thinking of this! Thank you, M.Z. Dear M.Z., I love that you and your classmates are thinking about ways to make Bear Essential News even more FUN! As you know, our fun and challenging puzzles and word games are scattered throughout my newspaper, but I’ll check with my fellow editors to see if they like your idea.

in front of the children’s area of the Tucson Festival of Books. It’s Arizona’s biggest bookfest! The event and parking are free, and it’s at the UofA from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. A literary-

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See you later, Boomer Bear Dear Boomer, My favorite pizza topping is pepperoni. I like it because it’s so good. In fact, it’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Sincerely, C.G.

themed circus will perform; there are workshops for aspiring young writers and illustrators (and adults, too); and Science City and all the great children’s authors will inspire you. It’s definitely an amazing time for kids, teens and adults (and bears, too). Check out TucsonFestivalofBooks.org for details and where to park. It’ll be a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time! See ya there, Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer, My friend wants to join the Young Reporters Program, but doesn’t know how. He wants to do news stories around the library and park. From A.B. Dear A.B., Any kid in grades 2 through 8 can join Bear as a Young Reporter! Go to BearEssentialNews.com and click on Young Reporters for the sign-up form. Bring it to our booth at the Festival of Books (see page 20) or to Young Reporter Night, Thursday, March 31 at the Peter Piper Pizza at Speedway & Silverbell (see page 18) for your kit.

Hi, C.G., That’s quite a coincidence— pepperoni is my favorite thing on a pizza, too! You’re obviously a word person, and I have just the event for you and your family. On March 9 and 10, I’ll be Read LETTERS TO BOOMER to younger readers to enhance their at the big Bear Common Core experience. Bear readers also can practice their letter writing! Essential News tent

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Spaying & Neutering Is a Must at PACC! 67,000 dogs in just six years! An unaltered female cat and hey’re cute and they’re cuddly. Unfortunately, her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years! there are just too many puppies and kittens born Each year, millions of these animals are abandoned this time of year! in the United States and left to survive on their Springtime is an extremely busy time own, creating all sorts of health and safety here at Pima Animal Care Center problems. Taxpayers are the ones who end (PACC). Because of the heavy up paying to handle the problem of pet breeding season, soon shelters overpopulation. everywhere will be overflowing with When you adopt an animal from PACC litters and adult animals, too. or some other shelter, it will be spayed or If you love your dog or cat, you neutered, which is included in the adoption need to do what’s right for it. That fees your family pays. But many other means having your pet spayed or puppies and kittens and adult animals neutered so it can’t reproduce (have sold by stores or private sellers still puppies or kittens). need to be spayed or neutered. Why the fuss over puppies and Not only does spaying kittens? Pet overpopulation is a BIG and neutering help reduce problem here in Southern Arizona pet overpopulation, it also and the rest of the United States. can help your pet lead a There are too many dogs and healthier and happier life. cats—more than there are good Spaying reduces your homes and families for them. Over 70,000 puppies and pet’s chances of getting Puppies and kittens are adorable, but the sad truth is there are many more born, especially in the springtime, certain types of cancer, kittens are born every day in the than there are loving, forever homes for them. eliminates mood swings United States. Veterinarians spay and can greatly increase or neuter dogs and cats to prevent its lifespan. Neutering can help end negative behaviors them from having babies. Spay surgery is done on females, and neuter surgery is done on male animals. If like cats spraying and dogs mounting, running away or not spayed, a female dog and her offspring can produce being overly aggressive!

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I want to persuade my parents to let me have a dog. I know a lot about how to raise one and I also have money to fence the yard. Can you give me some tips on how to persuade them? Yours truly, T.K. Dear T.K., There’s no denying that pets can fill our lives with unconditional love and endless companionship, make us feel good and help teach us the responsibilities of life and mutual trust. They are also a BIG responsibility. Before you try to persuade your parents to get a dog, show them you’ve given it a lot of thought by asking yourself the following questions: 1. Are you ready for a longterm commitment? 2. Will you be able to spend quality time with your

6. What will you do with the dog when you’re on vacation? 7. Does everyone in the family want a dog? Remember, adopting a new pet will affect the entire family and should be a family decision. When everyone in the family is in agreement, spend time together researching what type of dog will fit best in your family, then check the local rescue groups and animals shelters. When your family is ready for a dog, the perfect dog will find you!

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North Korean Blast

Can Mark Lyon s take the Wild cats deep into Mar ch Madness?

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College basketball fans soon will have something to cheer about—or weep about—as March Madness nears! March Madness is the nickname for the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, a wild and exciting tournament of 68 top-notch college teams. Just getting into the tourney creates a lot of drama. If your favorite team wins its conference championship, it earns a place at March Madness. While 31 conference champs get automatic berths, the NCAA selection committee gets to choose the other 37 teams and also pair which teams will face each other and where they’ll play. This is known as the bracket, which is announced by the committee on Selection Sunday (March 17). How does your team get picked for March Madness? The selection committee looks at things like how tough or easy your regular season schedule was, what teams you beat and what teams you lost to—even what teams your opponents played, which is reflected in your team’s RPI (ratings percentage index). The Arizona Wildcats won’t have a problem getting in—it’s more a matter of where they’ll be seeded. Even though ASU has won a lot of games this season, its RPI isn’t that high. The talented Sun Devils didn’t have a very strong schedule and might or might not get an invite to March Madness. Many good teams like ASU are considered “on the bubble,” which adds to the drama. Most of the Associated Press Top 25 teams will get in, and those at or near the top of the Top 25 will be

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seeded as #1 or #2 teams in the brackets, meaning they’ll face lower-seeded, Facts About North Korea: usually less talented teams to start things off. CHINA But they don’t call it March Madness for nothing. Formal Name: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Sea of It’s a one-and-done championship tournament— North Japan Population: 22,665,345 Korea one loss and you’re sent packing. And because it’s Capital: Pyongyang basketball, any team is CAPABLE of beating any • Pyongyang ★ Language: Korean other team on any given day! Monetary unit: won ★ • Seoul Some top seeds should be teams like Indiana, Government: Communist South Gonzaga, Miami, Duke and Kansas. dictatorship Korea Yellow Eight “bubble” teams will compete in the first Industries: military products, Sea mining, textiles, food products, round of March Madness, known as the First Four, on March 19 and 20. The winners are added to the coal, iron ore, tungsten brackets, broken down into South, East, Midwest missile in December, North Korea conducted and West regions. Each region starts out with 16 its third underground nuclear test on Feb. 12. teams, seeded #1 through #16. This was the most powerful explosion yet. Its March Madness is a TV phenomenon. Second other two nuclear tests were in 2006 and 2009. and third rounds are March 21–24, and Regionals are North Korea claims it used “a miniaturized March 28–31, where hot teams make it to the Sweet and lighter nuclear device with greater 16 and the Elite 8. Winning your region gets you to the explosive force than previously,” one that Final Four. Have fun filling out your brackets and good “did not pose any negative impact on the luck to your favorite team. Bring on the Madness! surrounding ecological environment.” The

Meteorite Attack!

by Reporter Farah Eltohamy, BASIS Chandler

On Feb. 15 at 9 a.m., a huge meteorite lit up the sky before crashing into a frozen lake in Chelyabinsk, Russia. As the 11-ton space rock exploded in the sky, it sent shock waves that SHATTERED windows throughout the area, injuring 1,200 people and damaging 3,000 buildings! The meteorite was so loud and frightening that witnesses yelled, “Doomsday is here!” This latest intense meteorite blast is Russia’s strongest in more than 100 years. A huge one rocked Tunguska, Siberia, on June 30, 1908. Back then, victims witnessed a fireball soaring in the sky, coming towards them. As it struck, it took down millions of trees. In fact, it was at least 1,000 times stronger than the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima! February’s blazing meteorite zoomed across the sky, as footage from a video shows. Traveling at 19 miles per second, the meteorite created a white streak and exploded with a huge flash and produced a horrible bang. The blast released energy comparable to a 300–500 kiloton nuclear warhead. Coincidentally on the

Under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, North Korea continues to develop its nuclear weapons program with a recent long-range missile launch and its third nuclear bomb test. Kim Jong Un took over the country in December 2011, after the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, his father. Since taking over, the new leader has continued the country’s quest for nuclear weapons despite world efforts to stop the program with some of the strongest economic sanctions (limits on international trading) that can be placed on a country. After successfully launching a long-range

A dash cam shows the powerful fireball plummeting to Earth in Russia.

same day, two hours later, an asteroid known as 2012 DA14 had a near miss with Earth. The asteroid came within 171,100 miles of our planet—closer than the orbit of some of our weather satellites. Believe it or not, the asteroid is as big as a football field! Luckily, our NASA scientists knew about it, and they were confident that the asteroid would miss our planet.

government says it’s developing a nuclear program to protect itself from the hostile acts of the United States and other countries. North Korea has long been a source of controversy. On June 25, 1950, its troops invaded South Korea, sparking a conflict that pulled in the United States. A truce signed on July 27, 1953, ended the fighting. However, the two Koreas are still technically at war because they never signed a peace treaty. North Korea is one of the world’s least open economies, meaning it rarely participates in trade with other countries. The government restricts what crops can be grown and what can be sold. North Korea accepts limited food aid from other countries, but many of its citizens still suffer from malnutrition and poor living conditions. The citizens of the country have little freedom. Only people who live in the capital city have cell phones. There are only four television stations, and a “national intercom” cable radio station is the main source of information.

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All the students were welcomed and split into their grade levels for their by Reporter Calliann Gooding spelling bees to Cornerstone Christian Academy begin. There were 15 Spelling bees are hard work, but a other students I had lot of fun, too. Next time your school to spell against in has a spelling bee, don’t be afraid to try fifth grade. We were your hardest. This is what it was like for read the rules, had me: On Jan. 26, I, along with 11 other a practice word and students, represented my school, each then rounds began. competing in our respective grade levels Each student was given a word to spell—if correct, at the Association of Christian Schools Intl. District Spelling they continued to the next round; if incorrect, they Bee here in Tucson. There were a total of 76 students from were out! In my grade level, there were a lot of great eight Christian schools throughout Southern Arizona. spellers, so we had many rounds before the final To qualify for the district spelling bee, each school had two were determined. We spelled words for several a spelling bee where the students had to place in the top rounds. Altogether the spelling bee lasted over an two spellers for their grade. After I qualified, I was given hour. My final winning word was “interpret.” All the about 2,000 words from fifth- to eighth-grade level to study spellers were so impressive and the experience was long and hard on my own time. fun and exciting!

Lincoln Still Inspires by Reporter Claire Prescott Lulu Walker Elementary The book “Looking at Lincoln” is by Maria Kalman and published last year. It lets us see Lincoln’s life through a little girl’s eyes. Lincoln was born in Kentuck on Feb. 12, 1809. He went to school for a year, then taught himself. Then he became a lawyer and lived in Springfield, Ill., and had a happy family. On March 4, 1861, he was inaugurated president of the United States. Lincoln believed in justice and equality, so he ended slavery after hundreds of years. Lincoln made the famous Gettysburg speech on the Civil War battle ground. He reunited the South and North into one nation. Unfortunately, he was assassinated on April 15, 1865, at age 56! Now we can’t forget Lincoln because we see him on five dollar bills and on our pennies. We also remember his tall hat stuffed with many notes of ideas. I recommend this book!

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I Survived Author Is a Girl?! by Reporter Samita Moore, Coyote Trail Elementary On Jan. 23, I attended a best-seller author presentation at Tohono Chul Park. There were lots of librarians, teachers, and I Survived fans. I was in the second row and, yes, it’s true, she is a girl! Her name is Lauren Tarshis. She was born in Albuquerque, N.M., and now lives in Westport, Connecticut. Surprisingly, when she was a little girl she had problems with reading. She couldn’t finish a book but somehow she made it through elementary school by pretending to be a reader. When she was in high school one of her teachers gave her great advice to read each page twice. She was finally able to read and comprehend what she was reading. Tarshis is the editor of Storyworks by Scholastic and School Magazine. The I Survived series is first person historical fiction. She interviews her characters that are in her stories and intensively researches the topics. Her books have helped this generation’s children read exciting books and learn about all of the great disasters that have played a role in their lifetimes. So many children around the country have found interest in Social Studies and past events that MORE I SURVIVED! page 13 ➧

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‘Cars’ Comes to Life at California Adventure! by Reporter Aidan Frye Satori School If you go to California Adventure, be sure to check out Radiator Springs! As you pass “A Bug’s Land” and round the corner, you’ll find...“Cars Land!” It’s almost like you are stepping into the movie, “Cars.” All the shops are there! Fillmore’s tie dye dome is there, complete with the beaded curtain! The Cozy Cone Motel is there, too! Stanley’s statue is right at the end of the road. Veer off to the right when you get to Stanley and you arrive at an awesome ride. Radiator Springs Racers has talking animatronic figures from the first movie. At the beginning of the ride, you start at the Wheelwell motel and load into cars. As soon as you jump into your car, your adventure begins! You’ll experience the beautiful waterfall and tractor tipping with Mater, but watch out for Frank! Don’t forget to look at the moon for a funny surprise! There are two possible routes to make your experience more interesting. You might go into Luigi’s shop. Guido does a tire change on your vehicle. There is a mirror to show a before and after of the tire change. The other path goes to Ramone’s body shop where your car gets a paint job! Don’t worry, it’s only water mist. Doc Hudson gives you driving tips, and then Guido and Luigi start the race! Side-by-side tracks allow two vehicles to race through Camelback Hills at blurring speeds! Only one can win! Will it be you? Before pulling into the unloading area, don’t forget to look to your right. There are cave drawings of “ancient” tow trucks tipping tractors! (I think Mater drew them.) Be prepared for a looooong wait in line. The line for the fast pass also is super long. If you don’t mind being split up from your party, hop in the single rider line— you’ll be glad you did!

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Talk About Tragedies with Your Child The tragedy of the Sandy Hook school shootings in Newtown, Conn., left an indelible mark on us all. With terrible events happening more and more, I’m often asked how parents should talk to their kids about these tragedies. It’s unfortunate that these conversations with children have to take place at all. It is, sadly, a sign of the times. After the Sandy Hook shootings, my daughter asked me about talking to her kids, who are 9 and 7. I said, “Well, do they know about it yet?” They did not. My response was that I would keep it from them. There is no need to worry kids about this terrible disaster on the other side of the country. A child’s world is small – his dog, his cat, his goldfish, his mom, his dad, his grandma, his grandpa, his friends, his neighborhood school. It is hard to keep tragic events like this in perspective when you are a child. There really is no benefit to telling a child about this if they have not already heard. But young kids do hear about things. “Mommy, I heard a bad man killed a bunch of little kids in a school today.” “Yes, honey, that is a terrible tragedy.” “Mommy, I’m scared.” I would not get into a long, drawn-out conversation, and I would certainly not share all of the details of the shooting. But as a parent, you need to deal with your child’s fear. You need to put that fear at ease. “Honey, we are fine. This happened a long way away, and a very bad man did some very bad things to kids that were really terrible. But we are safe here. We are all fine.” It’s important that you take this opportunity to revisit where they are in life. “You’re fine, your brother is fine, your sister is fine.” Keep it simple. Chances are, your child will move on to another subject pretty quickly after you reassure him or her that all is well with your family and that you are safe. The questions, however, might still come. “Mommy, why would somebody do that?” “Honey, sometimes people get sick, like you get the flu. That kind of sickness comes and goes. But some people get sick in a different way. Their mind isn’t right, and they do very bad things because their mind isn’t working right.” Come up with some kind of an explanation. Tell them what they need to know, but do not belabor the point. They do not need to know the terrible details. Make sure your child understands that this tragedy did not happen nearby. Pull out a map and show the child how far away this was. Kids often feel these events must have happened in their backyard. Showing them on a map helps put it in proper perspective. Give your child some information, but do not give them the whole enchilada. Be there if they have questions but do not belabor the point. Next month: Talking to your child about finances. 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 Letter from Attorney General Tom Horne Dear Students and Parents, As Arizona Attorney General, it is my job to protect Arizonans from those who would try to harm us. Every one of us has a right to feel safe in our schools, neighborhoods and our communities. Each month in “Bully Breakers,” my office will share stories, events and provide resources so that you have the tools to know what to do if you have to deal with a bully.

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Unscramble the words below, taken from this month’s letter from the Attorney General. Once you’ve unscrambled all the words, mail them in with your completed Entry Form below for a chance to win.

Win This Sliding Bullying Puzzle! First Classroom Entry & 12 Individuals selected at random will win. Hurry! Entry Deadline Is April 15, 2013.

Bullying is defined as: 1. Verbal Bullying • Name-calling • Teasing that is insulting and hurtful

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2. Relationship Bullying • Ignoring someone intentionally • Spreading lies/rumors about someone • Forcing someone to do things against their will

Bully Breakers also will cover the growing problem of cyberbullying for tweens, teens and parents!

3. Physical Bullying • Stealing, hiding or destroying someone’s personal possessions • Hitting, kicking, pushing or shoving someone…or threatening to do these things These are examples of ways one person can make another person feel hurt, uncomfortable or afraid. Bullying is a growing problem, especially with new technology—the phenomenon of CYBER-BULLYING. Bullying makes people feel lonely, unhappy and scared. Sometimes students who are being bullied think “something is wrong with me.” If you do not want to go to school or play outside because of a bully, tell your parents or teachers. It’s very important to deal with bullying and not let it ruin your life! The reason one child may bully another is to make him feel bad. The bully does this to gain power or attention from peers, teachers or other adults.

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But don’t try to fight back or get “revenge”—this will only make the situation worse. Tell a trusted adult what is happening and ask for help. Parents and teachers know what to do to keep you safe. Asking for help is not tattling and is necessary if you’re being bullied. Next month we’ll look at “Who’s a Bully?” If you would like a bullying presentation from our office, contact us at 602-542-2123.

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MORE I Survived have played a huge impact on our country. Readers are now able to visualize the situations presented in Tarshis’ books. Before I interviewed her Tarshis gave a presentation on what she learned during her life as an author. She had five lessons and one especially for the teachers. 1. Nothings can become somethings 2. It’s never too late to read “Charlotte’s Web” for the first time 3. J.K. Rowling gives free writing advice 4. Disasters really are fascinating 5. Little books take lots of work 6. Common Core standards aren’t so scary When I interviewed Tarshis, she told me her favorite I Survived book was on Pearl Harbor. She got to meet and interview a real survivor for whom this remains a central event in his life even at 90 years old! It shaped his life. After her I Survived series is done Tarshis will keep writing, but this time about fantasy stories while continuing her Emma-Jean Lazarus stories. In her free time, she loves to be with her family and her dog. She loves to cook like I do. She has a wonderful family with a husband and four children ages 23, 20, 15 and 8. Her children don't give her advice on her books, but they do on everything else. For example, her daughter is always giving her advice on clothes and accessories. I really enjoyed interviewing her and writing this piece. Thank you for reading!

“Mountains” to Explore by Reporter Ruby Prescott, Lulu Walker Elementary The book “Mountains” is written by Gallimard Jeunesse and Dominique Joly and illustrated by Heliadore. It shows us the life of animals, humans, and many more things that live in the beautiful mountains along with the cold weather and snow. One unique thing about this book is that each page has detailed pictures. This book explains how the mountains were formed millions of years ago. These mountains look very different in summer from winter. Many animals use these mountains as their homes, such as hares, brown bears, eagles, and many more. Even though these mountains are beautiful, they can be dangerous for hikers and climbers. I recommend this book for readers ages 5 to 10 to learn about many types of great mountains. MORE SCOOPS! page 15➧

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AIMS Leads to Student Anxiety by Reporter Isabel Torres, DeGrazia Elementary “Mom?” I said, walking in the room. “I can’t sleep. I just can’t.” My mom looked at me with a tired look and said, “Don’t be scared. There’s nothing to be scared about.” I told her that I was worried about AIMS. I thought she would say something like just go to bed or, “We’ll talk about it tomorrow,” but she didn’t. She said, “Isabel, don’t worry about AIMS. It’s just to see where you’re at in school. It’s really a test for teachers to see if they taught you everything.” I thought to myself “Maybe they’re right. I don’t have to worry about anything. I still have to try my best though.” I went to bed and woke up early in the morning like it was the first day of school. I got ready and ate breakfast. I got to school and sat at my desk. Everything was going by so fast. I didn’t even believe it. I took my time and took a break. That night I wasn’t worried anymore. In fact, I don’t even know why I was worried. Those days of AIMS were super easy. MORE SCOOPS! page 19➧

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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!

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Snow in Phoenix? A winter storm warning about blizzard conditions for Tucson? Recent weird winter weather in the West actually helps our water supply for spring! Seven Western states share water from the Colorado River, which is also the water source for Central Arizona Project (CAP). The river flows through more than 1,400 miles of mountains and deserts, providing water to Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, California, New Mexico and Arizona. River water is a RENEWABLE resource, meaning that nature replenishes it through rainfall and snowmelt year after year.

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Let It Snow! Winter storms bring much-needed snow to the West. High up in the mountains, scientists measure snow to figure out how much water may be released into rivers and soil when the snow melts in the spring. Even if you live in a place without snow, your water may come from SNOWPACK that melts way up high in distant mountains! And while two freaky February snow storms cancelled some classes in the West, up in the mountains they added to the snowpack, which was running a bit below average at the end of January.

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Poison Prevention Week

March 11–17

Home Poisoning Prevention Tips

1. Search your home and yard and learn which medicines, chemicals and plants are poisonous. 2. Keep medicines and chemicals locked out of sight, out of reach and out of mind! 3. Never transfer a drug or substance from its original labeled container to an alternate container. 4. Read the label and follow the directions. 5. Always use child-resistant closures on medication bottles. 6. When you no longer need a medication, safely throw it away. 7. Never refer to medications as candy. 8. When visitors (even grandparents) come to your home, be sure to keep their medications out of the reach of children. 9. Teach children to ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. 10. Keep the Poison Control Center phone number near the phone: 1800-222-1222.

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Youth & Peace by Reporter Levi Fallavollita, Old Vail Middle School Bullying has become a serious problem throughout our nation. Bullying is repeated, aggressive behavior intended to hurt another person physically or emotionally. According to the U.S. National Institute of Health, 71 percent of students report bullying as an ongoing problem, and every half hour a teenager attempts suicide due to bullying. Last year there was a group of people visiting with Beki Quintero, president of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Peace Garden. They discussed the harm caused by hurtful words and bullying and wanted to find a solution to address the problem. The group decided to organize a Youth and Peace conference. Quintero started to spread the word about the proposed project, and when Ann Yellott, the coordinator of Nonviolence Legacy Project, heard about it, she knew this was something she wanted to be involved with. Together, Quintero and Yellott put together a planning team, and the first Youth and Peace Conference was held on March 3, 2012. The conference was so successful that many Tucson community members decided to make the conference an annual event for Tucson. This year the conference will take place on March 16 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Doolen Middle School, 2400 N. Country Club Rd. in Tucson. The theme of this year’s conference is making peace now through art, education and engagement. Youth & Peace has received many workshop and performance proposals, so they anticipate another successful conference. I will be running my own workshop, which will be a time of sharing. My workshop invites those who want to talk about bullying with me and a qualified adult the opportunity to do so. For more information about this exciting event, you can visit the conference’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/youthandpeace or email youthandpeaceconferce@gmail.com. I hope to see you there!

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‘Larry’ Vomits for Science! by Reporter Parrish Ballenger, Mansfeld Middle School A projectile-vomiting robot has been made to see how far norovirus particles (a highly contagious airborne disease) travel after an ill person has vomited, according to ABC News. The robot is named “Vomiting Larry” and his vomit glows in the dark! Vomiting Larry was created by Catherine Makison-Booth of the Occupational Hygiene Unit at the Health and Safety Laboratory in Britain. He consists of a cylinder body filled with water mixed with fluorescent liquid, a head with an open mouth and a pump to shoot water through the mouth to simulate projectile vomiting. Under normal light, the liquid appears to only fall in front of Larry, but UV light reveals the vomit particles can fly up to three meters (almost 10 feet). Contaminated vomit contains millions of the norovirus particles, and to get sick all you need to ingest is 2,025 virus particles. Twelve to 48 hours after being exposed to the norovirus, people can experience diarrhea and projectile vomiting for up to three days. The average person with norovirus spreads it to seven other people. The virus causes up to 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths of the 21 million who are infected. The virus can live for 12 days in the postvomit environment. Bleach is the best cleaning agent to get rid of the virus. Larry has quite an interesting job.

The Boxcar Children Beginning by Reporter Olivia Rubio, Sunrise Drive Elementary “The Boxcar Children Beginning,” written by Patricia MacLachlan, is a great book about the Aladen children before they were living with their grandpa. The book shows you how hard hard times can be. The Aladen children have a traveling family living with them, and when that family leaves, the Aladen family has a hard time adjusting. This book is a realistic fiction book. There are a few pencil illustrations. The book is 121 pages long and the font size is large so it’s not difficult to read. When I was reading this book I felt like I was watching a movie or the author made me feel like I was in the story! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes realistic fiction. The only part I didn’t like was when the traveling family had to leave, which made the Aladens sad. MORE SCOOPS! page 20 ➧

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Is So Enjoyable! by Elite Reporter Amanda Shake, Catalina Foothills High Did you not get the chance to see the Disney movie “Wreck-It Ralph” in theaters? Or do you just want to see it again? I can fix that because this fun family flick just came out on DVD on March 5! Ralph is the bad guy in an ’80s video game called Fix-It Felix, Jr. However, as Ralph says, “It’s hard to love your job when no one seems to like you for doing it.” Now, he’s out to earn a medal and become a true hero, but there are some obstacles along the way. Once Ralph wins his medal, it’s stolen by a little girl named Vanellope in a racing game called Sugar Rush. If Ralph wants it back, he’ll have to help Vanellope race. All the while, Felix, the hero of the game, is out to find Ralph with Sergeant Calhoun from Hero’s Duty so their game doesn’t get unplugged. Will Ralph become a true hero? Will he and Vanellope become friends? Will Fix-It Felix, Jr. be saved? Watch it to find out! “Wreck-It Ralph” is an incredible movie, one of the best Disney has made in years! The characters are incredible, lovable, fun and original. The worlds are exciting and colorful. Plus, there are plenty of parts to make you laugh your head off, but still a few that will have you choking back tears. If you like video games, you’ll love all the video game jokes, references, and characters featured in this movie. The movie, rated PG, is full of humor and heart from beginning to end. No matter who you are, you are guaranteed to love it. Wait no longer to see Disney’s newest hit! Rush on down to your nearest DVD store to see “Wreck-It Ralph” today! MORE SCOOPS! page 41➧

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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 selfesteem, 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.

Summer’s coming, time for fun! There’s a camp for everyone. Horseback riding, playing ball, try the zip line or rock wall. Explore nature, now’s your chance. Check out acting; sing and dance. Science and the arts are cool! Learn new strokes out in the pool. No matter where you choose to go, at camp your confidence will grow. Make new friends and gain skills, too. Find the camp that’s right for you!

Circle the Camps You’d Like to Experience in Bear’s Camp Guide, pages 31– 45! Camp Checklist Different camps require different supplies, so touch base with the camp you’re attending to see what items you’ll need. But here’s a basic list of things you may want to have, especially outdoors!

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DANCE

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

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.

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ARTS EXPRESS FINE ARTS YOUTH ACADEMY Palo Verde High School & Sahuaro High School • 319-0400 June 3–June 28 • info@arts-express.org www.arts-express.org Arts immersion classes in dance, visual arts and full musical theater productions with public performances. Grades 4–6: Two morning classes and/or afternoon Musical Theater rehearsals (Disney’s Aladdin Kids). • Grades 7–9: Join in two morning classes and/or afternoon Musical Theatre rehearsals (The Pirates of Penzance Jr.). • 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

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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/ document.doc?id=1839 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. Grades: All boys entering grades 4–9.

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BOY SCOUT CAMP 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. For details call 750-0385 or azbsa.org.

CAMP ADVENTURE 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.

CAMP INVENTION Tucson, Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, Flagstaff, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe 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 schoolyear 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.

CATALINA FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 4300 E. Sunrise Dr. 209-7551 • Mary Glenn Hoge

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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.! There will be on-field instruction each week as well as 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 at the Children’s Museum Tucson! Campers ages 4 to 9 will enjoy hands-on experiments, demonstrations and the Museum’s exhibits. Themes include dinosaurs, bugs, tansportation, sports and more! Sign up today. Cost: $100 member, $135 non-member. Ages: 4–9.

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Congregation Anshei Israel’s Esther B. Feldman Preschool/Kindergarten 2013 Summer Camp Program

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 with a specialist, playground time, water play, arts & crafts, singing with a music specialist and weekly special guests (topics will vary). Secure facility with modern, parklike 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.

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 July 8–10 • Intermediate All Skills Camp

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!

July 11–14 • Position Camp (girls & boys, ages 10–18) (Setter/Attacker/Libero/MB)

July 15–18 • Advanced All Skills (girls & boys, ages 10–18) July 19–21 • High School Team Camp

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

520-818-8668 • davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com

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CREATIVE JUICE

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

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.

CYT Tucson Theater for Kids! Summer Camps

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. 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.

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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.

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!

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

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 of Southern Arizona 4300 E. Broadway Blvd. 319-3174 • Kristin Wakefield

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

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GIRL SCOUTS CONTINUED 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).

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

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA Dog Days in the Desert Summer Programs 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.

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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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2013 David Rubio Volleyball Camp 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

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

$150 per camper

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SATORI Summer 2013 Monday, June 3 through Friday, July 26 Ages 2 1/2 –8 years old: Explore arts, athletics, academics, 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

The Tucson Girls Chorus Celebrating our 28th Season “Oh My Glee!” Musical Theatre Summer Camp For Boys and Girls Ages 6-15 June 17-22, 24-29 and July 8-13, 15-20

Early bird discount

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

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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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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 hands-on 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.

com dates & details! Grades: PreK–6.

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. s_firestine@yahoo.com kungfuacademytucson.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.

LA PALOMA ACADEMY 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.

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.

MAD SCIENCE OF PIMA COUNTY 2608 N. Stone Ave. www.madscience.org/tucson 733-7000 office@madscienceaz.com 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.

KU STUDIOS

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES

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

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.

Horse Around this Summer! • Learn to ride or improve your skills • Work with professional trainers • Round pen and arena work • Trail riding • Beginners through intermediate riders 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) For more info, email us at

justhorsininvail@yahoo.com • 591-1615

Vail & Tucson transportation available!

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THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM CONTINUED 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

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.

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.

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

RAWHIDE RANCH

SUMMER Language Camps

June 16–Aug. 17, 2013 info@rawhideranch.com www.rawhideranch.com

ROCKS AND ROPES AND THE BLOC 330 S. Toole Ave. #400 • 882-5924 mail@rocksandropes.com 8975 E. Tanque Verde • 209-2562 theBLOC@rocksandropes.com May 27–July 26 rocksandropes.com

Register Now! Come and visit our NEW LOCATION in Jefferson Park by UMC at 1701 E. Seneca Preschool–Elementary Language Immersion

Spanish • Chinese • French German

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

or phone 808-3167

Since 1992, Rocks and Ropes has hosted summer climbing camps. Thousands of children of all ages and climbing abilties have found out that our camp is the most fun, unique and safe way to make your summer exciting and educational. Ages: 5–15.

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.

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

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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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!

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CAMPS 2013 June 3–7, June 10–13, June 28–30 tonyamatosoccercamps@gmail.com www.tonyamatosoccercamps.com

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.

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

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.

Toscana Studio and Gallery

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

Now in our seventh year Toscana Studio offers a dynamic art camp experience for kids grades 2–12. We are offering Clay and Plaster Sculpture, Mixed Media and Collage, Painting, Paper Mache, and Book Making. We offer a wide variety of media. Camps run 4 consecutive days from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and end with a gallery show for family and friends. Kids are open to create freely with in the selected week, and small classes are guaranteed to provide individual instruction. With a very warm and nurturing environment and gentle inspiring instructors, your child will thrive and remember this camp as one of the best. Cost: $225/week.

TRAK Ranch Summer Program

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.

Tony Amato Soccer Camp at The University of Arizona PO Box 42785 954-552-7556 • Samantha Amato

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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.

Camp Katana

will take you through the experience of creating your own Video Game! Ages 7–13 & 14–18

Create a Video Game with your own ideas and imagination. 2 classes based on age, maturity, artistic, computer and group skills. • Gamer Class—Drawing & Writing Process June 3–7, 10–14, 17–21• July 8–12, 22–26 • 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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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, then Triangle Y Ranch Camp is the place to be!

TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS 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 opportunity. Grades: 1–6.

TUCSON CLAY CO-OP 3326 N. Dodge Blvd. 792-6263 • Maxine Krasnow Session 1 with Dawn Renee: June 18–20, June 25–27 Session 2 with Dawn Renee: July 2–4, July 9–11 Session 3 with Dawn Renee: July 16–18, July 23–25 Session 4 with Jaren Stroback: July 30–Aug. 1, Aug. 6–8 Tue., Wed. and Thu. (9 a.m.–noon) 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

May 27th–June 28th

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298-9808

One Week Sessions 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.

TRAK • 3230 N. Craycroft www.traktucson.org

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. Cost: varies.

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 Distinctive features: Incredible instructor to student ratios assures outstanding instruction in a variety of “lifetime sports”. Thirty-four years of continuous operation producing thousands of “happy campers”. Description: 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 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.

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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:

www.arts-express.org

319-0400

Tucson Clay Co-Op

A program of Arts Express, Inc.

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Summer Pottery Camp

Interactive camp featuring theatre, music, hand building & potters wheel. All ages welcome at our community-based studio!

• Classes • Parties • Paint Bar

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.

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TUTORING CLUB OF THE FOOTHILLS 4772 E. Sunrise Dr. 299-8899 • Vicki Capin Dates ongoing information@tutoringclubfoothills.com www.tutoringclub.com/tucsonaz

Celebrate your birthday with a

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10% OFF any Monday–Thursday Party

Cost: $220/week, $200/week members. Ages: 5–11. CIT Program: 12–15.

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. Have fun and get ready for the next school year! Family discounts available! Grades: K–12.

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 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

Just $17.50 plus tax per person gets you... • 2 hours UNLIMITED use of Laser Tag, Bumper Boats, Go Karts & Miniature Golf • 4 Arcade Tokens • Party area with Party Hostess (50 minutes) • 1 small soda • Invitations • Pizza Available

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.

Cub Scout

New Ticket Twister! Birthday boys and girls: Try your luck in our new Ticket Twister ONLY at Golf-N-Stuff!

Registration Special! • One Cub Scout Registration (boys, grades 1–5) for 2013

Call today to reserve your party at 296-2366

• Boy’s Life Magazine thru Dec. 2013

FREE Golf Pass!

• Bobcat Booklet

(with the purchase of another at the regular price) 36 Holes of the World’s Finest Miniature Golf • Arcade • Wet n’ Wild Bumper Boats • Skee-ball • Indy Go Karts • Batting Cages Laser Tag • Group Rates Expires 4/15/13

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• Voucher for Cub Scout Handbook • Loads of Fun and Skills

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Movies or Books? by Odalys Catalan, Arizona Virtual Academy Do you like a book or a motion picture? They both are fun to read or watch. Movies and books have similarities and differences. Books are sometimes long, sometimes short. Books can have genres, just like movies, such as: drama, mystery, romance, comedy, action, etc. Many books can help you with education like the dictionary (although most people don’t usually read the dictionary in their free time). Some can humor you, like “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll or “The Little White Horse” by Elizabeth Gouge. Both books were made into movies. Books are enjoyed by many readers, but many people choose movies and TV over reading. Why? Most people like movies because they can see the action and emotion, rather than imagining through the details of a book. Although many books are turned into motion pictures, such as “War Horse,” “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory” to name a few, many people still enjoy the original books because they can feel more emotion, react and see what the author meant and wanted YOU to see or think. Some directors make far too many changes to the book. Books are original and sometimes come in a series. Movies made after these books usually don’t have a whole sequence of films that follow these books but sometimes blend all the books into one movie. Some movies are actually a whole series, such as The Twilight Saga or Harry Potter. As you can see, movies and books have their similarities and their differences. So next time you are trying to decide between the two, consider these choices and what you are looking for! Either way you can’t go wrong.

Pop-Out & Paint by Reporter Danielle Wing, Homeschool Have you ever been stuck inside on a rainy day with nothing to do? Well here’s something that’ll turn your frown upside down! In this book you can pop out and paint 10 different horse breeds! You also can make head ropes, jumps and halters. It also shows where to shade the horse while painting it, and all you need is this book. You also can make a barn, toolbox, tools, table, show ribbons, hay bag, wooden pallet and hay bales—it’s a mini horse farm, and it’s really cool. MORE SCOOPS! page 42 ➧

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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 •

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Zuzi! High Flyin’ Arts Camp Literature-based arts camp for ages 7–15 Explore all aspects of performing arts! • Aerial Trapeze Each camp session ends with a performance in our professional theater! • Dance • Writing All camps are from 9:00–3:00 • Choreorgaphy May 28–June 7 • Theatre June 17–June 28 • Costuming July 8–July 19 • Music...and more! July 22–July 26

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Experience a Piece of History at the Museum of the Horse Soldier

by Reporter Mikaila Hishaw, Manzanita Elementary You may have been to Trail Dust Town before, but you might have missed a small building tucked away in the corner. At the Museum of the Horse Soldier, you can find the history of the mounted service from before the Civil War to the first year of World War II. It’s open seven days a week. There are approximately 10,000 pieces on display. With all those items, there’s a ton to see about horses, soldiers and history. Anyone who likes horses will want to go to the Museum of the Horse Soldier because you can learn about how they took care of their horses. They have tools that they used to take care of horses. Some tools they don’t even use anymore. There are a lot of different saddles. Even though the saddles come from a long time ago, they are well kept so you can see how they looked back then. The displays at the Museum of the Horse Soldier would impress anyone who likes soldiers. They have lots of fancy uniforms. They have the only reported complete Rough Rider set in the nation! There are a variety of weapons to see as well. For those who like history, the museum tells the story of the western cavalry. The real story was the partnership between the horses and the soldiers. There is even a flag from the battle of Gettysburg with human and horse blood on it. Often the horses and the riders sacrificed together. Our country would have been very different if the horses and the soldiers didn’t work together.

Get Ready to Get Your Books On! by Reporter Ria Blackwood Lulu Walker Elementary

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I have some exciting news: the Tucson Festival of Books is March 9 and 10 on the UofA campus! This event was created in 2009. It’s the fourth largest bookfest in the United States. There will be more than 450 authors and 100,000 people who will attend. It’s a great opportunity for people who love to read and who love books. This event is held every year. There’ll be tons of events—book signings, children’s story times, a literary circus, Science City, robots, and fun and fabulous booths. It’s free and so is parking. It’s something you don’t want to miss. Here are just some of the events: • The Character Breakfast is March 9 at 8 a.m. • Book giveaways (while supplies last) in the Children’s Area • They also will hold story times in the Children’s Area. • For teens, there will be some panel discussions and workshops on how to write and illustrate. For more info visit tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

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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

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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 2–5: Spa Science (especially for Girls) • Whip us 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 2–5: 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 2–5: Adventure with Cecile & MarieGrace (2 weeks • $450)

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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. 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.

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$125 June 3–July 26, 2013

$110

or stop by the Tucson Country Day School Office 9239 E. Wrightstown Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715

296-0883

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VANTAGE BOWLING CENTERS

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Continued from page 43 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 holsclawms@tucsonymca.org Jacobs/City YMCA, 520-623-9211 holsclawms@tucsonymca.org Lighthouse/City YMCA, 520-795-9725 Mariekeb@tucsonymca.org Mulcahy/City YMCA, 520-294-1449 mulcahyjr@tucsonymca.org Northwest YMCA & Pima County Community Center, 520-229-9001 Old Vail Middle School, 520-885-2317

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Ott Family YMCA, 520-885-2317 brandir@tucsonymca.org Ages: 1–5 available 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.

Summer attractions & Camp Field Trip Sites Golf N’ Stuff

6503 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 296-2366 • Melody gnssales@gmail.com • www.golfnstuff.com We love summer camps! Bring your group out for an awesome day filled with miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag and video games. Fun for all ages! Special summer rates for unlimited play!!!

Hughes Federal Credit Union

205-5673 • Barb Vandervelde P.O. Box 11900 bvandervelde@hughesfcu.org www.hughesfcu.org Wetmore Branch • 971 W. Wetmore Hermans Road Branch • 951 E. Hermans Rd. Speedway Branch • 3131 E. Speedway Pantano Branch • 280 N. Pantano Rd. Thornydale Branch • 7970 N. Thornydale Rd. Voyager Branch • 8701 S. Kolb Rd.

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Field trip to a local financial institution. Learn about saving, good money management and check writing. Free classroom presentations and curriculum on financial education for youth, parents and adults. Cost: Free. Ages: 6–17. See page 9.

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. 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 and 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.). Admission coupon online at bearessentialnews.com/coupons.php.

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Summer Fun for Preschoolers

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays during June & July • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Themes include: Take a Trip; the World of Eric Carle; Amazing Animals; Literature-based Cooking; The Ocean; Mad About Science; Space; & The Arts. Call Kristen for Details at 520-742-6874 9000 N. Oracle Rd. Ste 204 • www.sunshineschooltucson.org

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R•E•A•D! April 18 thru April 28th www.PimaCountyFair.com 520-762-FAIR

Read & Ride Report Form • One form per child • Child must be present to redeem form • No photo copies accepted

1. Read three (3) books, approved by your parent or teacher. 2. Write a brief summary of the book to earn 1 Read and Ride Pass, good for 3 rides. 3. Children age six and under may draw a picture that depicts the book. 4. Please use the a separate sheet of paper if you need more room to write. 5. Offer good for kindergarten through 8th grade students. 6. To receive your ride passes, please bring this form to the Pima County Fair Guest Services. LIMIT 1 READ & RIDE PASS PER CHILD • NO CASH VALUE MAY NOT BE TRADED OR SOLD • MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTION

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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.

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Get the latest information on camps throughout Arizona! Camps for every budget and interest will be here—all in one location! Camp discounts & giveaways available only at this event!

Register to win great prizes from Summit Hut, Bookmans, REI and more! • Golf Specials • Specials and Give-A-ways • Games and magic • Horses and farm animals for you to meet • Jumping castle & the Triangle Y Rock Wall • FREE Raffles and giveaways ...And much more for the whole family!

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