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Page 2…Letters to Boomer. Kids share their Earth Day plans with Boomer Bear.
Page 5…News Highlights and In the Spotlight. English King gets burial 530 years
after his death. Spotlight: Monarch butterflies
Page 7…Scien-Tastic! What can tree rings tell us? UA Science makes science fun and
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Help Monarch Butterflies!
King Gets Buried
530 Years Later
by Foreign Correspondent Levi Fallavollita
King Richard III was the last English king to die
in battle on Aug. 22, 1485, at the Battle of Bosworth.
Henry Tudor (Henry VII) killed Richard III and brought
his remains to nearby Leicester for proof that he was
dead. Richard was buried in a friary church there.
In 1538, Henry VIII had monasteries and friaries
destroyed so King Richard III’s resting place became
somewhat of a mystery.
Shakespeare’s play “King Richard” depicts the king
as a villain who was hunchbacked (he had scoliosis)
and murderous for his own personal gain. Because
of the play, Richard has been one of England’s more
famous kings.
In 1924, the King Richard III Society was formed
to research the life and times of Richard as well as reclaim his reputation. In 2009, a member of the society,
Philippa Langley, set out on a QUEST to find the king’s
remains. Eventually, Langley received archeological
help from the University of Leicester.
In August 2012, they found the Greyfriars as well
as human remains. There was enough evidence such
as battle wounds and a curvature of the spine to lead
them to believe they had found Richard III.
Next came DNA testing. An all-female direct line
ard III
of King Rich
A painting
The most followed, most far-traveled butterfly
sure could use your help. Populations of monarch
butterflies have been falling at an alarming rate.
This orange-and-black insect has white spots
on its dark distinctive markings. It weighs about
as much as a paperclip.
These butterflies can’t handle freezing
temperatures well. In fact, they’ll cluster by the
thousands for warmth, sometimes completely
covering a tree. And in fall, some may MIGRATE
a thousand or two miles to where it’s warmer—
down in Mexico or to California.
Starting in mid-August, organizations catch
monarchs and put small sticky tags on their
hindwing to track their migration.
Years ago, scientists doubted Arizona even had
monarchs. But research shows monarchs in our
state play a big role in migration destinations!
“We’re tagging 2,000 to 3,000 monarchs every
from Richard’s sister, Anne of York, was traced to Joy
Ibsen from Canada. Ibsen’s son Michael lived in
England and offered to help with the DNA matching.
On Feb. 4, 2013, the University of Leicester confirmed the remains as being those of King Richard III.
It was time to give Richard III the burial fit for a king.
Sadly there was dispute over where his final resting
place should be. Distant relatives wanted his body to
be in York while Leicester University and many in the Monarch Butterfly Facts:
city believed he should remain in the city where he
Scientific name: Danaus plexippus
had been for over 500 years. England’s High Court
Range: Canada, United States and
determined that Richard would remain in Leicester.
overwintering in Mexico’s Sierra
Sunday, March 22, more than 35,000 people
Madre mountains.
lined the streets of Leicester to watch King Richard
Population: 33 million (low
III’s coffin travel by a horse drawn hearse, accompa- estimate). Was nearly 1 billion 25
nied by knights on horses to Leicester Cathedral.
years ago.
Throughout the week more than 20,000 stood in
line to walk past his casket, which was handmade,
fall in Arizona!,” says Gail Morris, coordinator of
by Michael Ibsen, his 17th great grand nephew.
the Southwest Monarch Study here in Arizona.
Thursday, March 26, King Richard III’s burial service
The tags are unique and have phone and email
was held at Leicester Cathedral.
contact info. When a monarch is found more
than 50 miles away, it’s called a recovery, and the
information about the recovery is entered into a
database. “Our research has shown that monarchs
The Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox four games to
by Reporter Bailey Todd, Westar Elementary
from Arizona migrate to Mexico and to California!
three. McCoy has seen many great players, but says
Each February and March, Phoenix is invaded by
About two-thirds of those that we tag go south to
the player he wishes he could have seen was Babe
Major League Baseball. Along with the teams come
Mexico,” Morris says. Early in the season, until
Ruth. “He was probably the greatest player of all time
players, past and present, and Hall of Fame Baseball
and I would have loved to see him play and cover him.” about the third week of September, the monarchs
Writers such as Hal McCoy. McCoy has been a sports
head out in both directions. But after that, they
Perhaps the most notable story of Mcwriter for 52 years, and has reported
head south of the border! The findings are being
Coy’s career was covering the Pete Rose
on baseball since 1962 when he bepublished this summer in a butterfly journal.
scandal. Rose received a lifetime ban from
gan covering the Cincinnati Reds.
While she says insect populations naturally
baseball because he bet on the game.
“I’m going to keep doing it until I
“That was the toughest thing I ever had to fluctuate, reports say that over the last 25 years,
get it right,” McCoy joked as we sat
more than 90 percent of the monarch population
do in my career because Pete was a friend,
down for an interview at Goodyear
has disappeared. Morris points out that the drops
and he was great with the writers,” McCoy
Ballpark. He currently writes for Fox
says. “Pete didn’t speak to me for 13, almost have been the worst over the past three years.
Sports and the Dayton Daily News.
“The #1 reason that the population is going
15 years,” recalls McCoy. He says he feels
McCoy has become the voice
down is we’re losing habitat,” Morris explains.
Rose’s punishment was appropriate, but
of all things Reds over the years.
Monarchs rely on milkweed for food and as their
adds, “He’s the greatest hitter of all time...
He has seen his fair share of highs
habitat for laying eggs. So monarch organizations
he should be in the Hall of Fame.”
and lows. Prior to covering baseball
When he began, McCoy used a portable want kids and families to start planting native
McCoy played for Kent State. “I found
out I couldn’t hit the curve ball, so I decided I better start typewriter and wrote one article a day. Today he uses a milkweed where they can.
Even cooler, kids make some of the best
laptop computer and writes multiple stories and blogs
writing about instead of playing,” he says.
monarch taggers around, Morris says. They’re
each day. In 2003 he lost most of his vision and hasn’t
McCoy has covered some of the most notable
been able to see the game the same way since. He suf- smaller, more agile and have keen eyesight. Go to
moments in baseball, including the 1975 World Series,
www.swmonarchs.org to find out what you can do!
fered strokes in both eyes and now he is legally blind.
known as one of the greatest World Series of all time.
Reporter Inspired by Hall of Fame Writer
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Have you ever looked at a tree and wondered
how long it’s been there? If you had a cross section of that tree, you could determine its exact age
by counting the number of rings from the bark to
the pith (the core). Dendrochronologists
call the cross section of a tree a “cookie,”
and they study patterns on tree
cookies to better understand past
cultures and environments.
Dendrochronologists can learn
much more than just the age of a
tree by examining the shape and
width of the rings on a cookie. A
narrow ring indicates that the tree
didn’t grow much that year because it
didn’t receive enough water, sunlight or
nutrients. A wide ring indicates the tree
received plenty of water, sunlight, nutrients or space to grow.
If a tree shows at least five
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least five wide rings, then it
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space between trees and are
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forest fires. Dendroecologists can figure out
when a fire burned, where it burned, and how it
impacted the forest by analyzing multiple scars
from the same area.
We can take a cookie from a fire-scarred tree
and count the rings from the bark to the scar to
find out which year the fire occurred. New trees will
grow after a fire, and determining
their age provides even more
evidence of when the fire
occurred. We can also
determine where the
fire occurred in the
forest by considering the locations
of scarred and
unscarred trees.
Many people
assume wildfires are
a bad thing, but that
is not necessarily true.
Wildfires can have a good
effect on the forest by removing
trees and adding nutrients to soil
in the form of ash. This allows
more space for surviving trees to
grow and new trees to establish.
Dendroecologists will know that
a wildfire had a positive effect
on the forest if surviving trees
show a release after the fire has
occured.
Scientists at the Laboratory of Tree Ring Research
use these
techniques to
understand fire
history, insect
outbreaks and
forest ecology.
By studying past
wildfires using
dendrochronology, we can better
prepare ourselves
for future environmental issues.
Photo courtesy of
Ellis Margolis
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Did You Know...
You can tell
if an insect
outbreak has
occurred if
some trees
have a
suppression,
and other
A tussock moth larva
trees of a
different species do not have a suppression. Usually, an insect that eats fir needles
will not eat pine needles—so firs can be
suppressed—and pines are not! We can
determine how often outbreaks happen by
comparing firs to pine.
Activity!
This tree cookie shows unusual
patterns in growth because it has
been scarred. Can you determine which year the tree was
injured?
Assume the ring next to the bark
was formed in the year 1999
Start by counting from the ring
next to the bark to the first
complete ring (remember the rings
are the white spaces
between the lines).
1) What is the last year in which the
tree has a complete ring?
2) What year does the tree’s growth
become disrupted?
3) What year was the tree damaged?
Original exercise developed by Lori Danniels, Dept. of Geography,
UBC, Vancouver
Answers: 1981, 1982, between 1981 and 1982
e-mail: [email protected]
Contacts
Pamela J. Pelletier,
Director of Outreach
Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
1215 E. Lowell St.
Tucson, Arizona 85719
[email protected]
520.621.0984
520.248.9933 (cell)
520.621.8229 (fax)
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Brown Dishes Up Entertaining Event
things off the kid’s menu. Kid’s menus almost always
by Reporter Sabrina Shulick
have chicken fingers and he thinks kids should eat
BASIS Elementary
Recently, I learned that chickens don’t have fingers. more interesting and healthy food at restaurants.
You most likely have heard of an Easy Bake Oven.
I learned this from Alton Brown when I attended
Brown had one when he was a kid and he wanted to
The Edible Inevitable Tour at Centennial Hall. Alton
make a steak in it. He realized
Brown, in case you don’t know, is a
he needed more power so
professional chef with his own TV
he invented the MEGA BAKE
show. He started the shows “Good
OVEN! He had it on stage and
Eats” and “Cutthroat Kitchen.”
it had many huge lights that
These are very fun shows to watch
were very hot. They were hot
on the Food Network.
enough to make pizza in 3 1/2
Our family went backstage to
minutes, and that’s what he did
meet Alton Brown. My brother and
on stage! Crazy!!
I got to each ask a question. My
His show was very funny
question was, “Does your daughter
because he had lots of good
like to cook?” He said, “Nope.” And
jokes. He also had hilarious
then Brown asked me if I like to
sock puppets that burped and
cook and I said, “Yes!” and he said,
farted and made everybody
“Good.” We got to have our picture
laugh.
taken with him, and he signed a
Brown’s The Edible
book for us. I was excited and a
Sabrina and her family meet Alton Brown.
Inevitable Tour was really fun.
little scared to meet him, but he was
I can’t wait to do more cooking at home, and make my
so nice I was glad we did.
own sock puppet. Oh, by the way, I am not going to
The reason I learned that chickens don’t have
order chicken fingers on the kids menu EVER AGAIN!!
fingers is because Brown doesn’t want kids to eat just
Kidz Bop Will Have You Singing, Dancing
Bredia was chosen for Kidz Bop from a nationwide
by Reporter Cammie Strong
search of thousands of kids. It is no wonder, she is an
St. Michael’s School
amazing dancer and singer who also studies piano,
The Kidz Bop kids rock our favorite songs, selling
more than 15 million albums. Parents and kids love the guitar, and drums, and of course she is super sweet.
One of her favorite things about
chart-toppers sung with family friendly
being in Kidz Bop is that she gets to
lyrics. These kids sing on the bestgo on tour and see the country. The
selling Kidz Bop albums, star in the
Make Some Noise tour will be in over
TV commercials and videos, and host
40 cities. In Tucson it will be held
Kidz Bop Radio on SiriusXM. Now you
at the beautiful Fox Theatre, where
can see them live in Tucson on April 24
every seat is a good one. Bredia said
at the Fox Theatre. The Make Some
the concert will be a fun energetic
Noise tour features the Kidz Bop kids
show featuring current songs like
who were named Billboard Magazine’s
Uptown Funk and Shake It Off from
#1 Kids’ Artist for the fifth consecutive
Kidz Bop 28 which was released
year. This energetic group features
March 23. The kids love to get the
Ashlynn Chong, Bredia Santoro, Grant
audience involved singing and
Knoche and Matt Martinez.
dancing (and that includes moms
I had the chance to talk with Bredia
too). Don’t miss your chance to see
Santoro, who just finished recording
Kidz Bop
Kidz Bop 29. She is super excited about their new CD, the Kidz Bop kids with Bredia Santoro, a star who is
sure to grow bigger and brighter.
which she said she recorded with her “best friends.”
For ticket information go to foxtucsontheatre.
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call the Fox Box Office at 529-4640.
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dancing and singing, too.
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Krumholtz Loves
King Julien
by Reporters Emmanuel Hurtado,
Nathalia Rios Gonzalez,
Rebecca Rodriguez, Sandra Sandoval
Arizona Desert Elementary
David Krumholtz is one of the voices
from the characters in “All Hail King Julien.”
The 36 year-old actor has been acting
since he was 13. Krumholtz has a sister
named Dawn who lives in the Phoenix area.
Krumholtz’s acting career first began on
Broadway, in New York. He was in the play,
“Conversations with My Father.” Krumholtz
also starred as the head elf, Bernard in “The
Santa Claus.”
“I became an actor
because I loved to
perform and I knew I
had the talent and loved
movies and TV.” His
favorite thing about acting
is to make people happy.
Krumoltz auditioned
for the part of Timo in
the new Madagascar
episodes. After getting his first animated
part, he went to the studio recording
booth. He says, “I loved working with the
really great artist voices for the cartoons.”
Krumholtz is the voice for the African
hedgehog scientist. Timo creates a giant
robot in one episode. Krumoltz loves the
king lemur because, “He is not very smart
for a king.”
You’ll find “All Hail King Julien” on Netflix.
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When she is not in the classroom, she loves to read, spend
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McConnell and her family moved to Arizona when she
was in eighth grade. She graduated from Sahuaro High
School and the UofA.
When asked to relate something that her students
don’t know about her, McConnell shares, “I think it would
surprise my students to know when I was in elementary
school I placed third in the New Mexico State Fair. I made
a macrame to hang a plant. I was so proud. I won money
and still have the check they gave me. It was for one
dollar!”
Reading is something McConnell loves to do and loves
to teach. She encourages students to “find great books
that interest them” to instill a love a reading.
Marisa McConnell teaches first grade at Mesa Verde Elementary. She is new to the school, but she has been teaching in the
Amphi District for 15 years. McConnell spent
12 of those years teaching kindergarten at
Nash Elementary. She recalls a humorous
writing lesson with her kindergarten students.
She asked the kids, “‘Why are we learning
how to write?’ I got two answers that I expected: ‘to become authors’ and ‘to go to college.’
Then out of nowhere one of my shy little ones
raised his hand and he said ‘to text.’”
McConnell says she still giggles about
this LOL moment but notes that “every day
something funny happens in my classroom
where I laugh out loud!”
For as long as she can remember, McConnell wanted to be a
teacher, she says. “I love first grade! I loved kindergarten, too,”
she says. “In kindergarten you’re building that foundation. In first
they’re reading and writing, and you get to see that big growth.”
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It’s Water Awareness Month!
April is Arizona Water Awareness Month, and April 22 is
Earth Day. So now’s the perfect time for you and your family to
find ways to save water (which saves money, too).
Many businesses save water by recycling water and updating
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Sparkup Reader Is Magical
by Reporter Tatiana Leon, Bonillas Magnet Elementary
The Sparkup Magical Book Reader is a very cool and easy tool to use to
learn to read. Sparkup is for ages 3 and up. The idea for Sparkup came four
years ago. You can record any book and Sparkup will listen and it will record it
for you so you can listen to it whenever. Sparkup will record any book you would
like. Sparkup comes with three books.
If you ask me, I would recommend this to a friend. I think Sparkup is the
easiest and coolest tool to use to learn to read. It is very simple—all you do is
connect Sparkup to a book, then push the green button and close the book.
If you push the button on the right, Sparkup will record you reading a book.
Whether grandma or grandpa or cousins live thousands of miles away, Sparkup
connects families through stories any time, anywhere. Sparkup lets children
listen to their favorite books read aloud by their loved ones.
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Kids Aren’t Waterproof!
Water Safety Quiz
Swim season is here! But do you know how to prevent drowning or near- drowning tragedies? Even though a child knows how
to swim, it doesn’t make the person waterproof. NEVER SWIM
ALONE! Take this quiz with your parents and remember to be
safe this summer!
1. Which is considered a layer of protection for a swimming pool?
a) an adult actively watching children around the pool
b) a poolside emergency phone
c) an adequate pool fence (see question 2.)
d) all of the above
2. An adequate pool fence should:
a) be at least 5 feet high, with bars spaced 4 inches or less
b) have a self-closing, self-latching gate at least 5 feet high,
swinging away from the pool
c) completely separate the pool from the house and play yard
d) all of the above
3. What is the leading cause of death for Arizona kids under 5?
a) bike accidents
b) drowning
c) car crashes
d) choking
4. Which is NOT a recommended layer of protection around a pool?
a) an adult watching the pool
b) inflatable swim “floaties”
c) a Coast-Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD)
d) learning CPR
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“Gator, Gator, Second Grader:
Classroom Pet…Or Not?” He
appealed to every grade including
sixth, because he is as entertaining
as a stand-up comedian. When we
got to interview Storad we did not
know about him at all, but once we
started asking questions it was like
we’d known him for years! Storad
has had many different jobs writing for newspapers and magazines, authored
nonfiction books, and now loves writing for children. Not only does he love it,
children and parents do, too! That explains his many book awards, such as The
Judy Goddard Award and Arizona Children’s Author of the Year.
This blazing author has written 51 books—can you believe it? His goal is to
publish 100 books and he is working on two right this minute. The latest one—
hot off the press—is “The Bat Book: Afraid of a Bat, What’s Up With That?” We
asked him if he thinks of himself as a celebrity. He says, “I don’t think of myself
as a celebrity, but I love having kids come up and say they loved reading my books.”
Storad brought a wild looking stuffed creature to our school that he called
Story Monster. He told us that he found it in his garage. His garage is filled with
books, and Story Monster’s favorite treat is books. Hopefully you’ll see Storad
and Story Monster at your school someday!
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Kids, Classrooms and
CONSERVATION!
A
rning garden.
all in their school lea
Students study rainf
s we get set to celebrate the 45th anniversary
of Earth Day on April 22, there’s a ton of fun,
fabulous and unforgettable hands-on learning
going on.
And it’s not just teaching you to flip off the lights
or how to figure out the miles your food travels—kids
are learning how to be part of the solution instead of
being part of the problem.
A School’s Safety Issue
Gets a Solar Solution!
The huge Fall Carnival and other evening events
at Zaharis Elementary in Mesa often mean a full
parking lot with several families having to park along
the long driveway that leads up to that lot.
If the sun’s still out, there’s really not a problem.
But the big driveway can be pitch black at night, and
Taylor
Burns (center) and
Students Kennedy
m
ste
sy
ng
hti
lig
the
Pounders show off
.
ter
Rit
ott
Sc
er
ch
with their tea
Discover how these Arizona schools are encouraging their kids to make this world a better, more sustainable place!
that’s when kids and their parents
are walking back to the family
car. “Since I’ve been here for 13
years, it’s one of those things that
you notice, but it only comes up
when you’re at the carnival or
you’re coming home from the orchestra concert—like, ‘We should
really do something about that,’”
explains fourth-grade teacher
Scott Ritter.
One of his students, Rowan
Gneiting, witnessed a close call
at the September carnival. “I saw
a family walking. It was dark, and
the principal barely even saw
Bright LED
them. He was about to crash
squares
run off
into them (with his car),” Rowan
a
solar-powered
recalls. “I said, ‘We need safety
battery.
at the school.” And so he said,
‘Will you guys, as fourth-graders learning about solar,
set solar lights?’”
With a $5,000 Learning Grant from SRP, Ritter’s
fourth-graders started applying what they were learning about solar power to the problem! “That’s one of
the philosophies here at the school. Whatever we
do in the classroom, we want it to represent things
outside in the real world,” Ritter points out. What a
perfect STEM (science, technology, engineering and
math) project!
The driveway is huge. They measured it, and it’s
about three football fields long! The class broke into
small groups to investigate what kind of solar lighting
would work best—tall overhead lighting or ground
lighting that uses short lit posts called BOLLARDS.
“We had to choose overhead lighting or bollard
lights, and then we had to make a presentation about
which one we should do,” explains fourth-grader
Jenna Broman. Her group, like Rowan’s, decided
bollard lighting would be best.
Meanwhile, Luke Roberts’ group pushed for
overhead lighting. “We thought overhead would be
better because they could shine from above onto the
streets instead of just across,” Luke explains.
Using a combination of Scratch and PowerPoint
minded students and families. It’s no surprise
programs, each group presented to a school panthat this small, environmental gem of a school,
el made up of Principal Mike Oliver, tech teachers
while it has grown, continues to carry on its
Kristin Stoddard (an architect) and Heather Kohn (an
green mission. Unfortunately, serious cutbacks
engineer), and gifted teacher Patrick Carroll.
in the state’s new budget may put this remarkBecause of their height and coverage area, the
able school in jeopardy!
overhead lights would require just a few poles. But
The small grade school won over more than
each pole would cost thousands of dollars! The
3,000
other schools that competed. It’s in the
four-sided bollards were more directional and affordheart
of
a green neighborhood southeast of
able. They would need 30 bollards set 30 feet apart.
Tucson
called
Civano that focuses on sustainWhile the class shopped for prices online, they
ability,
energy
efficiency
and community. Homes
went local with Solar King, which worked with the
in
Civano
are
well
insulated,
utilize solar energy
class on the design and what was needed. A single
and
make
the
most
of
every
square
foot. So the
solar panel fixed to a tall pole provides solar power to
school
was also
an underground battery.
built
with
sustainEach bollard has two
ability
in
mind.
LED arrays to light the
“When we
driveway. The system
built
it, we felt
goes on automaticalthat
we
needed
ly when it gets dark
to
keep
up with
and the lights stay on
the
same
idea of
for five to six hours.
being
aware
of
Solar King brought out
our
environment
heavy equipment for
and trying to conthe installation and cut
serve,” explains
the school a break.
Co-site Director
Still, the 900 feet of
Pam Bateman.
lighting exceeded the
The school has a
grant amount, which
few solar panalso covered $1,000
els, cisterns that
in learning materials.
collect rainwater
So the school’s PTO
runoff from the
chipped in $2,600 in
roofs, energy
the name of safety and
efficient walls,
to support this great
Civano students water their garden using collected rainwater.
strategically posustainable
sitioned
trees
and
shade
areas…it
even reused
solution the students came up with!
windows salvaged from demolition projects in
the area!
“It was neat except the builders were like,
‘Oh my God, there are so many different sizes
and shapes!’” Bateman recalls. But the effect
In 2008, the Ellen DeGeneres Show dubbed it the
of the different sized windows is quite cool!
“Greenest Grade School in America.” Contest sponIn 2008, the school had about 66 students.
sors awarded Civano Community School $50,000
Since then, the school has exceeded more
and all sorts of other prizes for its conservationthan 100 kids and built its green middle school
April 2015
across the street four years ago. The U.S. Green
Building Council that certifies buildings gave the
new school an impressive LEED Silver rating.
While the school teaches the importance of
things like sustainability and stewardship, much
of the green way of doing things at the school
is just part of the culture! “Often we don’t turn
the lights on—we have natural light,” Bateman
explains. “The kids are really into recycling (and
reusing). They use both sides of the paper. We
have used paper in the classroom. We are just
trying to be environmentally aware. We use
rags instead of paper towels for cleaning. We
use cloth napkins instead of throw-aways. We
use real dishes in the kitchen, and we compost.
That’s just a way of life.”
The school really encourages its kids to get
outside and
connect with
the outdoors.
The middle
schoolers get
to work on their
outdoor skills
and learn about
the desert in
places like
Cienega Creek!
Hopes are
high for these
Civano kids.
“We encourage
them to think
outside the box
and to be probA lot of Civano students walk
lem solvers,”
or ride their bikes to school.
Bateman says.
“I’d like these kids to feel passionate about their
Earth. We hope they’ll have great ideas and the impetus to be part of some of the solutions in the world.”
Civano is a charter school sponsored by
Vail Unified. Bateman says the district has been
a great supporter of the school. But the state
budget for sponsored charter schools has been
slashed for next year, and the school must figure
out how it can make ends meet. “As a small, district-sponsored charter school, we are in danger.
But we are very passionate about this place and
it will survive,” Bateman says.
Civano Raises Next Crop
of Innovators
Civano kid
s stamp a
desert sce
ne for the
8th-grade
ir
project!
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COMPOSTING
TO THE
RESCUE!
It’s Time to Rethink Trash
As landfills continue to fill up, people are trying to figure out how we can reuse our trash instead of throwing it
away. One simple solution is by composting.
Composting is the process of breaking down ORGANIC
materials like food and yard waste into humus, a natural
fertilizer for growing plants. VERMICOMPOSTING uses
worms to break down such materials. In 2012, Americans
threw away 35 million tons (70,000,000,000 pounds) of
food. That could be a mountain of compost! The US Environmental Protection Agency has started a program called
the Food Recovery Challenge to combat this problem.
The program prevents food waste by urging businesses
and organizations to buy less food, donate food that isn’t
eaten, and compost food that can no longer be eaten.
ASU and the UofA are both participating in this program and paving the road toward food recovery. Both
universities have thriving composting programs. ASU has
committed to becoming a zero-waste university by the
end of this year! They will reduce their solid waste stream
by 90 percent through recycling, composing and repurposing. Currently, ASU composts at all dining locations
on the Tempe
campus, and
they even
compost at
their football
games and
other sporting
events!
The UofA
Compost Cats
is a student
run program
that has alSimple composting bins made from
ready comold pallets at an elementary school
posted over
1 million pounds of food waste since its inception only a
few years ago. The Compost Cats have partnered with
the City of Tucson to collect food waste from the UofA
and many businesses in town. They even collect animal
manure from the large herbivores at the Reid Park Zoo!
Once the waste is composted, it’s donated to community
gardens and sold in stores and farmers markets.
You can start your own Food Recovery Challenge and
compost at home. If you live in Phoenix, you can purchase
a composter for only $5 at a city disposal facility. You
can even start composting at your own school! Manzo
and Drachman Elementary Schools in Tucson and Hopi
Elementary and Desert Marigold K–12 in Phoenix have
started very successful programs. Talk to your teacher or
start a petition among your peers. Visit http://www.azed.
gov/health-nutrition/school-gardens/ for school gardening
and composting information and resources.
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Girl Scouts Go Over the Edge
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Achievement,
Belonging,
Friendship
by Reporter Kylee Presnell, Alice Vail Middle School
Superman might be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but here
in Southern Arizona, Girl Scouts and their supporters go ‘over the edge’ by
rappelling off a 17-story building when they do fundraising!
On the last Saturday of March, over 70 people rappelled off the building
located at 5151 E. Broadway to raise money for Girl Scouts of Southern
Arizona. Girl Scout Chief Executive Officer Debbie Rich was one of the Edgers
(a nickname given to the participants). Rich is a breast cancer survivor and
rappelled for the first time last year.
“It was the last week in May and I had just finished my last radiation
treatment. I visited Camp Fury and told Cheryl Horvath I wanted to rappel and
she did it with me,” Rich says. Horvath is the Northwest Fire Chief and she and
Rich were the first to rappel at the ‘Over the Edge’ fundraiser. Rich said she is
not afraid of heights and the rappelling experience is exciting and gave her a
sense of accomplishment.
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Fun Weekly Themed Camps!
Each week packed with themed activities,
crafts and games, treasure hunts, water-fun,
sports of all sorts, field trips,
and so much more!
Fun for kids, peace
of mind for you!
Your child will make new friends,
sing, play, explore, learn,
and laugh-all under the
watchful eyes of
fully-trained staff.
June 1st–July 24th 9am–4pm
Camp themes will include astronomy, marine biology,
insects, forensics, techno-art, zoology, architecture
and more!
Summer Day Camps,
Sports Camps and Overnight
Camps at a site near you.
Half Day Camp
Half-day camps will be offered for kids entering
kindergarten (AM sessions from 9am–12pm, PM sessions
from 1–4p.m.) Cost: $150 per morning or afternoon
session, or $250 if you sign up for both!
There is a supervised lunch and play period from
12–1 for kids signed up for both sessions.
For more information
on locations and schedules,
or to register, go to
Tucsonymca.org
Full Day Camp
Full-day camps will be offered for kids entering grades
1–2, 3–4 and 5–6 from 9am to 4pm. Cost: $250 per session.
Early and extended care available for an additional fee.
Sign up
before May 15
and receive
a FREE
backpack!*
*Free backpack with summer day camp registration only.
Flandrau members receive a 10% discount
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The summer days are fast approaching, so Bear Essential News offers its 2015 Summer
Camp Guide, which begins below and continues on the pages that follow.
Summer camp can be the place to make memories and friendships that’ll last a lifetime!
You also can stay sharp and hone skills in athletics, academics, the arts and so much more.
Or you can try something new that you might not attempt during the regular school year.
The right summer camp can do so much for a kid or teen. Embarking on a camp adventure
can teach teamwork, develop leadership and decision-making skills, instill confidence and
raise the camper’s self-esteem. But most of all, going to the right camp means FUN!
What do you want to do this summer? Now is the time to start making your plans.
So use Bear’s 2015 Summer Camp Guide as a starting point to find camps that will suit
your interests and fit your family’s budget. This guide also can be found online at
www.BearEssentialNews.com.
AKKA KARATE USA
105 S. Houghton Rd. #137
820-0155 • Corona de Tucson
572-8669 • Twin Peaks
296-8575 • Houghton Road
820-0155 • Three Points
[email protected]
www.akkathibault.com
Learn karate and self-defense while
developing coordination and confidence at
AKKA Karate USA. Join us at any of our four
Tucson locations for fun and exciting martial
arts classes for all ages! Visit our website for
schedule and prices.
landmarks.
Get in the spotlight with the Junior Musical
Production of Hairspray, Jr. Students will
experience the excitement of musical theatre. Through the audition, rehearsal, technical and performance processes, students
will learn about all stages of production.
Hairspray JR. Shows are are scheduled for
June 30th and July 1st .
Cost: Register by April 17th for the early bird
discount! From $210 for 2-week half day to
$795 for 4-week full day. Multi-session and
sibling discounts as well as scholarships
available. Includes 4 FREE tickets to Let
Freedom Sing on July 4th.
ARIZONA DYNAMICS
GYMNASTICS TUCSON
SUMMER CAMPS
301 Forbes • University of Arizona • 343-9985
July 24–August 22, 2015
Ages: 10–16
[email protected]
www.states4hexchange.org
Experience Japan without leaving home!
Open your home to a Japanese youth and
open your eyes to the world. Host families
with children ages 10-16 have an opportunity
to make a new friend, experience a different
culture and make lifelong memories. Visit
website for more information.
BALLET TUCSON SUMMER
DANCE WORKSHOP
200 S Tucson Blvd • 623-3373
May 26–June 20
[email protected]
www.ballettucson.org
3949 W. Costco Dr. #101 • 742-1444
azdynamics.com
1 week sessions—all summer long
Extended Care Available!
June 1–July 17
Full Day • 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
9 a.m.–noon or 12:30–3:30 p.m.
FULL DAY/week $210
1/2 DAY/week $125
DAY RATE $55/FULL or $35 HALF DAY
Space Limited.
Housed in the UA dance facility, our
intensive workshop offers training for all
levels. Curriculum includes intermediate and
advanced level of study of ballet technique,
pointe, jazz,and modern dance. Special
classes are offered in Russian character
dance, stage make-up, classical variations,
conditioning,and choreography. The faculty
consists of Ballet Tucson’s outstanding
artistic staff and professional dancers. A final
performance will be presented at the close
of the workshop at the Stevie Eller Dance
Theatre.
ARTS AMERICA
Discover the arts of America & the cultural
influences that made them great!
Summer arts immersion program of
Arts Express, Inc.
Location: U of A Campus • 319-0400
Theme: The GROOVY 1960’s
Grades: 4–12
June 8–July 3 with choice of 2 or 4 week
morning, afternoon or all-day sessions
www.arts-express.org
Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Drama &
Magic Classes (two 2-week sessions):
Step into the shoes of cool 1960’s artists –
Andy Warhol, Chubby Checker, the Beach
Boys and more! You’ll be jiving to ‘60’s
music, dancing the Twist, Watusi and the
Mashed Potato. Develop and star in your
own 60’s styled sitcom that will be filmed
and broadcast for our showcase audience.
Jump on board a road trip across America
as we make a HUGE map of our country
out of 1960’s bottle caps commemorating
AZ 4H INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT
EXCHANGE
Bookmans.com
Speedway • 748-9555 • Ina • 579-0303
Grant • 325-5767 & state-wide
ARTS FOR ALL, INC.
2520 N. Oracle • 622-4100
May 22–August 7
Ages: 4–17
www.artsforallinc.org
Arts For All, Inc., 2015 Summer Arts Camp
is accessible for children with and without
disabilities. Campers are divided into small
groups by age and participate in drama,
dance, music, art, ceramics, games and
cooking classes.
Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list
of weekly free in-store summer kids events
and activities starting June 2015!
BOOKMANS SPORTS
EXCHANGE
3330 E. Speedway • 881-7329
www.BookmansSports.com
Buy, sell, and trade • Sports, fitness and
outdoor gear.
CAMP ADVENTURE
9239 E. Wrightstown Rd.
296-0883 • Jen Peña & Debbie Ross
June 1–July 24
[email protected]
www.TucsonCampAdventure.com
Join us at Camp Adventure for a summer to
remember! Swimming, Archery, Technology,
Science, Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance,
Indoor & Outdoor Games. GO LIVE! Event
on May 2 from 4:30–7 p.m., with food, fun
and festivities.
CAMP INVENTION
Locations throughout Arizona
800-968-4332
Program dates throughout Summer 2015
[email protected]
www.campinvention.org
Camp Invention–where BIG ideas become
the next BIG thing! Local educators lead
a week of hands-on activities for children
entering grades 1–6 who will investigate
circuits, disassemble household appliances
and have a chance to examine science and
technology concepts during team-building
exercises. Visit www.campinvention. or call
800-968-4332 for information. Register for
Camp Invention using promo code SPRING
by May 12th to save $15.
CASAS ADOBES
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
6801 N. Oracle Rd. • 520-297-1181
June 15–19 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.)
[email protected]
www.casasadobesucc.org
Vacation Bible School—People on the
Move: Moses, Aaron and Miriam.. Ages
4–11. 9 a.m–3 p.m., Monday–Friday, June
15–19. Weekly fee: $20 (9 a.m.–noon); $40
(9 a.m.–3 p.m.). Please bring a sack lunch,
snacks provided. Travel by Time Machine
to ancient Egypt. Learn about the people of
the Exodus and how their journeys apply to
us today. Sacred stories, music, crafts, and
games. Skilled teachers, spacious campus.
Register by May 28 at church office.
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COLLEGE NANNIES AND
TUTORS
7619 N. Oracle Rd. Suite 113
260-0177 • Patty Wildman
[email protected]
www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/
northtucsonaz
We offer one-on-one tutoring. Our child care
services are customized to meet your family
needs. Whether you need a full-time or parttime nanny, or just on-call.
CONGREGATION ANSHEI
ISRAEL’S ESTHER B. FELDMAN
PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN
2015 Summer Camp
5550 E. 5th St. • 745-5550 x229
Lynne Falkow-Strauss, Director
June 1–July 24
(no camp July 3)
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 $6 per child, per hour.
E-mail [email protected]
www.caiaz.org
All children 2 to 6 years-old welcome! Enjoy
water play, story time, creative movement,
playground time, singing with a music
specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests
(with animals, art, instruments, theatre,
A Child Language Center Program
Prepare your child to
learn and succeed!
School
begins
August
10th
2 to 5
years old
Enroll NOW for the 2015–2016 School Year!
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Language & Literacy Based Programs
Builds Math, Social & Motor Skils
Half-and Full-Day Preschool and Toddler Programs
Before and After School Care Available
Speech and Language Therapy
DES Certified & NAC Accredited
Tuition Subsidies Available
www.clctucson.org • 202 E. Speedway • 628-1659
movement, puppets and more). Secure
facility with modern, park-like shaded
playground. Snacks provided. Weekly cost:
(Discounts offered for synagogue members.)
5 full days $191/child, 5 half days $138/child,
3 full days $143/child, 3 half days $101.
Non-refundable registration fee: $50 if paid
by April 24; $100 thereafter.
CREATIVE JUICE
6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 • 271-5023
June 1–July 31
9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. or all day option
[email protected]
www.creativejuiceartbar.com
Have a budding artist at home? Need a
cool, creative alternative for the hot days of
summer? Bring the kids to Creative Juice. 9
weeks of camp; 18 themed sessions.
Cost: $150/session or $275/full day/week.
Ages: 5–13.
DAVID RUBIO
VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
818-8668 • Contact: Amanda Rubio
[email protected]
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 26–28 & July 7–9
9 a.m.–3 p.m. Girls and boys. Ages: 8–13.
Cost: $170/player.
April 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
DAVID RUBIO CONTINUED
I & II ALL SKILLS CAMP:
July 10–12 & July 20–22. Girls and boys.
Ages: 10–18. Cost: Resident $390 or
Commuter: $290.
POSITION CAMP (SETTER/ATTACKER/
LIBERO/MB): July 13–16 Girls and boys.
Ages: 10–18, Cost: Resident $500 or
Commuter $400.
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CAMP—BOYS &
GIRLS TEAMS: July 17–19. High school girls
and boys teams (no individual registrations).
Cost: $100–$130 per camper (see Team
Camp webpage for details).
DRVC is not an official function of the UofA. 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)
[email protected]
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!
Eller College of Management
TECHDIVAS AND DIGIDUDES
TECHNOLOGY CAMP
Location: McClelland Hall,
BEAR 35 YEARS
Eller College of Management,
University of Arizona
1130 E. Helen St.
http://ugrad.eller.arizona.edu/camps/
Contact: Moses Diodati, Camp Director
[email protected]
Time: June 1–26, 2015
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday
Camps: Four 1-week (5-day)
interchangeable camps
DigiTechMarketing Agency (Digital Marketing)
June1–5. Hello World! Software Company
(Sofware Development) June 8–12. Cyber Art
Co. (2D and 3D Graphics) June 15–19. Not a
Robot Inc. (21st Century Retail and Service)
June 22–26.
The Eller College of Management is holding
a technology summer camp for students in
approximately 5th to 8th grade. All new this
year, the camps will take on a more
business-oriented approach.
This means that the camps
will not only focus on
technical skills, but they
will also incorporate other
important skills such as
teamwork, presentation,
design, marketing, and
more. This fun new take on the
camps allows each camper’s talent
and preferences to be appreciated, creating
a better experience for everyone!
GIRL SCOUTS OF
SOUTHERN
ARIZONA
4300 E. Broadway Blvd.
327-2288 • Colleen Brinkley
Dates vary • [email protected]
www.girlscoutssoaz.org
Girl Scouts has an amazing, empowering,
and energetic summer planned for girls.
Camps are offered to all girls ages 5-18.
You don’t have to be in a troop. We are
offering day camp and resident camp as
well as a variety of specialty camps. We
have something for every girl this summer!
Dates vary, options begin May 26 and go
through July 20th. Prices vary, scholarships
available. Visit www.girlscoutssoaz.org/camp
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Looking for a cool, safe and clean
place for your children to stay
active this summer?
SUMMER CAMPS!
June 1–August 7
Full Week or Single Day
Sibling Discount
Fun theme related games, crafts and
activities along with gymnastics and dance.
Ages: potty trained to 13 years old
Campers divided into age-based groups
camp details and registration online under the camps/clinics tab!
8363 N. Oracle Road • 818-7974
www.HeartAndSoulGymnastics.net
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THE GREAT AMERICAN
PLAYHOUSE
13005 N. Oracle #165 • 512-5145
June 1–July 24
June 1–12 Two week “Frozen” Themed Musical
Review Camp $320. June 15–July 24
Four Week Full Musical Theatre Camp $500.
gaplayhouse.com
Trak Ranch Summer Program
The place to be this summer if you love animals!
• Interact with our animal family
• Horseback riding
• Community building
• Animal education
Arts, Crafts, Water Play,
Skill Building and More!
drinks & snacks provided
Call or email for Details!
Session 1:May 26–June 5
Session 2:June 8–June 19
Session 3:July 6–July 17
Session 4:July 20–July 31
Session 5:June 22–June 26
(Session 5 is for special
needs, one week session)
298-9808
[email protected]
TRAK • 3230 N. Craycroft Rd.
www.traktucson.org
Summer Arts Camp, May 22–August 7
Arts for All, Inc.
DES
Childcare
Monday–Friday
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Art, Dance,
Drama, Music,
Ceramics
$255/week
Scholarships
available
Accessible for
children 4–17
with and without
disabilities
Ask us about our
Teens in Childcare
Training Program
Skate ALL Summer!
7 Days a Week, 1-4 p.m.
5
www.skatecountry.com
7980 E. 22nd St.
298-4409
$ 50
5
For $
Bring in this coupon and for $5, get admission for
up to 5 skaters. Valid Mon–Thr., 3 pm to 6 pm.
Fri., 3 pm to 5 pm. Skate rental $3.00 extra if needed.
Not valid for birthday parties or with
other offers. Please limit coupon use to
1 per person per week. Not valid
for groups or day care providers.
SKATE RENTAL EXTRA
Expires 5/29/15
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supportive and engaging environment. Field
trips and snacks are included! Cost: $140/
week, $30/day. Ages: 5–12.
HEART & SOUL SUMMER
CAMPS
8363 N Oracle Rd • 818-7974
June 1–July 31
Single Day $35 • Full Week (M–F) $160
www.heartandsoulgymnastics.net
Fun-filled musical theatre camp for children
with a chance to create their own experience,
make new friends and learn to work together.
Campers will be given hands-on experience
with acting, character building, dance and
vocal technique all guided by professional
artists of The Great American Playhouse.
Both camps will be held Monday–Friday
from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and will conclude with
several weekend performances at The Great
American Playhouse. Ages 8-15.
Fully structured gymnastics and dance
camps with fun theme related games, crafts
and activities. Themes for this summer are:
Summer Lovin', Disney Camp, Sports Camp,
Under the Sea, Party in the USA, Space
Camp, Around the World and Surfin' Safari.
Campers are divided into age-based groups.
Register for a full week or individual days.
HAPPY HOURS
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
HUMANE SOCIETY OF
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Dog Days in the Desert
Summer Camp
700 N. Wilson
320-2206 • Karen Yrigoyen
May 26–July 17, 2015 • [email protected]
www.happyhoursforkids.org
Happy Hours Summer Enrichment is an
all-inclusive summer program for children
ages 5 to 12. We offer a variety of recreation,
enrichment and physical activities in a safe,
3465 E. Kleindale
Ages 6–8:
Young Animal Advocates • June 1–4
Pet Vet: Caring Careers • July 13–16
Ages 9–11:
When Dogs Were Wolves and Cats Were Wild
June 15–18
April 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
HUMANE SOCIETY CONTINUED
The History of Animal Welfare: Animal
Sheltering in Southern Arizona • July 20–23
Ages 12–14:
Exotic Pets and Animals in Entertainment •
June 8–11
All programs run Mon.–Thu. • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Age Groups: 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
[email protected]
www.hssaz.org/dogdays
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.
istucson.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, Korean and
German, with enrichment program options
of sports, science, art, music, and more, will
engage, motivate and stimulate your child.
Discounts for early enrollment, 4-week and
8-week packages.
JUST
HORSIN’ AROUND
Vail, AZ • 520-591-1615
May 25–29, June 1–5, June 15–19,
June 22–26 July 6–10, July 13–17
[email protected]
Facebook: Just Horsin’ Around Vail AZ
www.justhorsinaroundhorsecamps.com
Spend your summer on horseback! We are
the only horse camp where we ride and work
with horses all day. 26+ horses, professional
trainers, roundpens, arena, trail riding.
Transportation provided to and from Tucson.
Cost: $165. Ages: 7–18.
KXCI 91.3 FM
220 S. 4th Ave.
623-1000 x17 • Amanda
[email protected] • KXCI.org
Watch for dates in Bear’s online guide.
Learn broadcasting skills in a fun setting.
Actual deejays show you everything you
need to know. Students “graduate” by going
on-air, live, with their favorite music.
Ages: 9–12, 13–16.
LAMB’S GATE
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
4700 N. Swan Rd. • 299-2151
May 26–June 19 & July 6–31
Ages: 18 months–3rd grade
[email protected]
www.lambsgate.org
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
TUCSON
1701 E Seneca St. • 406-0552
June 1–July 24
$225 Full-Time $170 Half-Time $65 Daily
Ages: 3–14
[email protected]
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“A” CAMP
Get ready for 10 weeks of
Adventure, Exploration and Fun!
• Games, swimming, excursions and more for
children ages 5-11
• NOW OFFERING swim lessons during camp and
off-campus field trips to local attractions.
• Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program for ages 12-15
• Register for just one week or the whole summer.
Begins Tuesday, May 26 and runs through July 31
Teen Adventure Camp
A 4-day overnight excursion with trips to the ropes
course & the mountains and lakes of Southern Arizona!
Convenient registration at
rec.arizona.edu/youth
School Break Expericamps • Birthday Parties
Swim Lessons • Mini Camps
Youth Activitiy Classes
For additional info, contact Samantha Wallace
[email protected]
(520) 621-6891 • rec.arizona.edu/youth
Summer Camps
Boys & Girls ages 3–12
Join our summer of fun activities based on
the theme: “Around the World in 39 days!”
Registration is open for individual days or full
weeks, with half day (9-12) or full day (9-2)
options. Discounted rates for full weeks/
sessions, siblings, and early registration.
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Starts
JUNE 1
Full days &
Half days
GYMNASTICS & TUMBLING
Come join us for a FREE class!
• Preschool, recreational, tumbling,
and more
• Competitive & non-competitive
• Experienced & well-trained coaches
• 13,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned,
state-of-the-art equipment
• Trampolines, tumble track and
foam pits
3949 W. Costco Dr. #101
(at Thornydale, North of Orange Grove)
742-1444
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LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP
5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
327-0160 • Amanda Gremel
June 1–July 31
[email protected]
www.livetheatreworkshop.org
Plants play a major role in our everyday lives.
Join the Gardens for a week-long exploration of the relationship
between humans and plants. Campers will gain a renewed
admiration for nature at a tranquill setting in the heart of Tucson.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
$150 members/$175 non-members
Register online at tucsonbotanical.org or by calling 326-9686 ext. 18
Creative Juice Art Bar
Presents...
The Juice Box
A Summer Camp for Kids
ages 5–13
Explore a variety of mediums and techniques
with a different art form each week. 18 creative
sessions to choose from. June 1–July 31
Camps are available in one/week
increments. Half day sessions from
9 to noon or 1 to 4.
271-5023 • CreativeJuiceArtBar.com
6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 in La Plaza Shoppes
Call or
Register
online
Discounts available for museum members.
Complete details and list of activities at
www.theminitimemachine.org/summercamp
Camps are divided up by age groups
where kids get to put on a production in
only a week. They learn all about acting,
teamwork, leadership and more while
creating a short musical to perform for
families at the end of the week. A schedule
of classes, age groups and dates are
online. Call for questions and info. Cost:
$250 per week long session.Ages: ranges
from 8–18.
MAD SCIENCE OF
PIMA COUNTY
2608 N. Stone Ave.
733-7000 • Caleb
[email protected]
www.madscience.org/tucson
We are the best in HANDS-ON science for
kids. With camp locations all over Tucson,
you’re sure to find one that fits your needs.
Specific locations will be announced soon.
See our web site for details and to sign up.
Or give our office a call. Ages: 6–12.
THE MINI TIME
MACHINE MUSEUM
OF MINIATURES
4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
881-0606 • Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb
[email protected]
www.theminitimemachine.org
Put together the perfect summer at The
Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures!
In our week-long Summer Camps, kids will
construct their own miniature creations and
play games related to the changing weekly
themes. Our daily clubHOUSE program is
a drop-in afternoon program combining art
and movement, featuring different activities
each day. Ages 5–12. Cost: $20–$100.
NIYA BUTTS BASKETBALL
ACADEMY
McKale Memorial Center Rm. 228
621-4014
Session I: June 1–4
Session II: June 22–25
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
$220 per camper/per session
$400 for both sessions
Grades: 2-8
www.niyabuttsbasketballacademy.com
Join us for a fun-filled, action-packed
basketball experience. We will introduce
the game of basketball and provide
campers with the opportunity to develop
and hone their basketball skills in an
atmosphere that fosters cooperative
learning and enthusiasm. Our
knowledgeable staff and outstanding
Wildcat players put the FUN in
FUNdamentals! Each day’s schedule
includes individual instruction, skill
development stations, team games and
contests in two state-of-the-art facilities
– McKale Memorial Center and Richard
Jefferson Gymnasium. There will be
prizes and camp awards. Each camper
will receive a Camp Ball and T-shirt.
2015 David Rubio
Volleyball Camp
Two
3-Day Mini Camps
at McKale Center
Dates:
I. May 26–28 • II. July 7–9
June 1–5 • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
June 8–12 • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
June 15–19 • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
June 22–26 • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
(Each week a new topic)
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
[email protected]
www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com
and
Please contact:
$170
per camper
Moses Diodati
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: 520-576-7157
For more information: http://ugrad.eller.arizona.edu/camps
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PIMA FOR KIDS, PIMA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
206-6579 • Noel Hensley
[email protected]
www.pima.edu/continuinged
Fun, hands-on learning for Ages 5–12. The
best of the best teaches STEM as your child
explores: LEGO engineering, Computer
Animation, Video game Making and much
more. Both half & full day programs at four
locations: West, Northwest, East Campuses,
and Anza Trail in Sahuarita.
PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
101 N. Stone Ave. • 791-4010
May 16–July 18, 2015
www.library.pima.gov
Sign up for our Summer Reading Program
at any PCPL location, take time to read, and
come to our programs and events! Cost:
FREE. Ages: All ages.
belt, champions and special guests. No
experience is necessary and we provide all
equipment.
ROBOT HOBBIES
3951 W. Ina Rd. #123
(Next to Starbucks) at Ina & Thornydale
428-3255
robothobbies.com
Robotic Fun all summer long at Robot
Hobbies. Sessions for kids elementary
through high school. Assemble your very
own robot that you get to keep! Every class
has a different type of robot you can build—
Humanoid Robots, Sumo Bots, Mini Sumos,
Quadcopters, Raspberry Pi and more!
Check out our RC trucks and cars and our
own Rock Crawler Course!
PINE CANYON
CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
www.pinecanyoncamp.com
11701 S. Downings Pass Rd. • Willcox
In the heart of the incomparable
Chiricahua Mountains
520-824-3553
MaryLou Chopelas, Camp Director
[email protected]
Overnite Camps:
Youth/Dance/Activity Camp
(ages 8–12): June 29–July 3
Teen Adventure Camp (ages 13–18):
July 6–11
Family Camp (All ages): July 3–5
Group Rentals & Retreats—call for
availability and pricing
RISE COMBAT SPORTS
7131 E. Tanque Verde
428-3255 • 441-9326
June 3–26 Wed & Fri 8 a.m.–noon
www.riscombatsports.com
Kids and teens will have the opportunity to
learn from the best in Tucson. These camps
will focus on Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Boxing, Muay
Thai (kickboxing), Self-defense, Nutrition,
anti-bullying and much more. Your kids
will learn from a local UFC fighter, a black
ROCKS AND ROPES
AND THE BLOC
330 S. Toole Ave. #400 • 882-5924
[email protected]
8975 E. Tanque Verde • 209-2562
[email protected]
rocksandropes.com
Since 1992, Rocks and Ropes has hosted
summer climbing camps. Thousands of
children of all ages and climbing abilities
have found out that our camp is the most
fun, unique and safe way to make your
summer exciting and educational.
Ages: 5–15.
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Summer Fine
Arts Program
for Kindergarten thru 5th Grade
June 1–July 3
Explore the arts in dance, drama, music, visual
arts and creative thinking. Includes Art Exhibit
with over 400 original pieces and a Final
Performance at TCC Leo Rich Theatre.
5 weeks • Monday—Thursday
Kindergarten: 9:30–2:45 • 2nd–5th: 9:30–3:00
Before &
After School Art
Program
Available
St. Gregory School
3231 N. Craycroft • 906-8352
www.summerfinearts.com
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SATORI SUMMER 2015
3801 N. 1st Ave. • 887-4003
June 1–July 24 • Mon.–Fri.
Ages: 21/2– 8
Before-camp starting at 7:30 a.m.
After-camp care until 5:45 p.m.
www.satorischool.org
Weekly themes include art, music, science
and movement classes. Themes change
weekly and classes are led by Satori
teachers. Safe with before and after camp
care available. Choose individual weeks to
attend or sign up for the summer! Call 8874003 for a brochure or to enroll.
SKATE COUNTRY
SONYA’S BROWN SUGAR
BAKERY
SATORI SCHOOL
Summer Camps 2015
Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 24
Ages: 2 1/2 –8 years old.
Active and enriching
topics including: Art, Music, Science and Body Movement Activities.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., M–F. Exciting and fun weekly themes.
Before- and after- camp care available.
Open 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Call for more information and a brochure.
Discover, explore and celebrate art and
culture through a literature-based program
which includes drama, music, movement,
cooking, crafts, yoga, art, storytelling,
games, science, fine-arts performances and
so much more! Tuition is based on the days/
hours enrolled. We hope to see you here!!!
Ages: 3–6.
7980 E. 22nd St. • 298-4409
May 26–Aug. 8 • 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 26–Aug. 8,
2015. This equals 75 available skating
sessions or 225 hours of skating. Cost of the
pass is $50, skate rental extra if necessary.
Pass has a potential value of $525. All ages
welcome! www.skatecountry.com
Now Enrolling for Fall Call 887-4003 for Details
[email protected]
www.stmarkspreschool.com
3821 W. Costco Dr. Suite 119
531-1011 • Chef Sonya
June 1–July 31
Ages: 6–15
[email protected]
www.cakegourmet.com
Kids can spend the summer learning to bake
and decorate cakes with Chef Sonya. Call
531-1011 for more information.
ST. MARK’S PRESCHOOL &
KINDERGARTEN
3809 E.Third St. • 325-1510
May 25–July 22
STEM DAY CAMPS OF
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
UA Campus
272-4802 • Laurene Huelsman
June 1–5, June 8–12, June 15–19
Grades: 3–6
Register at: stemdaycamps.org/soaz
www.facebook.com/
stemdaycampsofsouthernariizona
You don’t have to make kids do science,
you have to let them. Our summer camps
offer co-ed programs for youth entering
grades 3–6. They will work as teams, make
new friends and perform experiments that
make science, technology, engineering
and math come alive. From chemistry to
robotics; from gravity to squishy stuff, your
budding scientist will have a challenging and
rewarding experience.
High-Kicking Summer Fun At
AKKA Karate USA
Karate & Self-Defense
Coordination & Confidence
Honesty
Fun & Exciting Martial Arts
Classes for ALL Ages!
Courtesy
887-4003
Corona de Tucson • 520-820-0155
www.akkathibault.com
www.satorischool.org
Twin Peaks • 520-572-8669
[email protected]
3801 N. 1st Avenue
A Non-Profit Organization
Join us at any one of our 4 locations
Houghton Road • 520-296-8575
Three Points • 520-820-0155
Respect
Discipline
April 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
SUMMER FINE ARTS
PROGRAM
3231 N. Craycroft (The Gregory School)
906-8352 • Adrienne Magee
June 1–July 3
Tuition: $950 • Grades K-5
[email protected]
www.summerfinearts.com
Celebrating its 34th year providing children
with activities to explore the arts in dance,
drama, music, visual art and creative
thinking. Art Exhibit with over 400 pieces
of original works and Final performance at
TCC Leo Rich Theater. Before and after
care available.
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR
WRITING
University of Arizona Writing Skills
Improvement Program
621-5849 • Andrea Hernandes Holm
July 6–23
$15 non-refundable application fee; TuitionFree
[email protected]
wsip.arizona.edu
Join the Summer Institute to develop your
writing skills, practice presentations, make
new friends from around Southern Arizona,
and experience the UA campus! The
Summer Institute is a competitive 3-week
writing program for high school students and
teachers and is both educational and fun.
TANQUE VERDE GUEST
RANCH
14301 E Speedway Blvd.
731-5563 • Jim Bankson
Day Camp: Program goes all year
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Ages: 6–12 • Cost: $75 per day
[email protected]
www.tanqueverderanch.com
DAY CAMP: Includes horseback riding,
water activities, basketball, pickle ball,
tennis, nature center, breakfast and lunch. 7
a.m.–2:30 p.m.
TOSCANA STUDIO
AND GALLERY
$109
9040 N. Oracle Rd. • Oro Valley
575-1445 • Linda Ahearn
May 26–Aug. 6
Grades 2-10 • Cost: $200
[email protected]
www.toscanastudioandgallery.com
Join Toscana for 4 FUN-FILLED days of
making art. Choose from Clay Sculpture,
Origami Village, Drawing: Perspective and
Op Art, Steam Punk/Take Apart Camp,
Tile and Glass Mosaics Camp, Acrylic
Painting and Drawing from Life, Photos and
Imagination. All camps are 4 days long from
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
TRAK RANCH
SUMMER PROGRAM
3230 N. Craycroft Rd. • 298-9808
May 26–July 31 • two-week sessions
Full-day • Mon.–Fri.
June 22–26 one-week session for special
needs children
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, skill building, water play, arts &
crafts and games. Ages: 5–12.
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June 1 to July 31
9 one-week sessions beginning June 1st
Optional Extended Day Available! 8:00 am to 6:00pm • Wiffle Ball & Dodgeball
5120 S. JULIAN DR. #120
(520) 440-4487
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that’s right for your child!
2 week/4 week,
half/full day options
Grades: 4–12
Register
by April 17th
for Early Bird
Discount
Step into the shoes of Andy Warhol, Chubby
Checker, the Beach Boys and more!
Recreate the ‘60’s sitcoms like Gilligan’s Island,
Bewitched and the Addams Family
Join the cast of
—the family-friendly
musical adapted from the
original Broadway version
Call 319-0400 or go to
www.arts-express.org
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TUCSON
BOTANICAL GARDENS
2150 N. Alvernon Wy. • 326-9686 x35
Session I: June 1–5, grades 1–3
Session II: June 15–19, grades 4-6
8 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $150/$175 non-members
[email protected]
http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/
Plants make life possible on earth and play
a major role in our everyday lives! Join
Tucson Botanical Gardens for a weeklong exploration of human interactions
with plants. Campers will gain a renewed
admiration for nature in a tranquil setting in
the heart of Tucson
Summer Clay Camp at the Tucson Clay
Co-op includes wheel throwing, hand
building and sculpture for children 6 to 12
years old. Each educational and fun-filled
2-week session ends with a party and
exhibit of the children’s work. Cost: 2 weeks
$120.
TUCSON JCC CAMP “J”
3800 E. River Rd.
299-3000 • Camp Director Scott Zorn
May 21–Aug. 6
Ages: 2–16
[email protected]
www.tucsonjcc.org
At Camp J you will experience an
unforgettable summer full of fun and
adventure. Our ACA accredited camp
includes swimming, swim lessons, arts &
crafts, field trips, theme days, team building,
sports camps, travel camps, and much
more. One and two week sessions open
to J members and non-members. Staff are
experienced and trained in safety and fun!
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700 N. Wilson
TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART
SUMMER ARTS
PROGRAM
May 26 to July 17
Monday–Friday • 7am–6p.m.
Field Trips and Snacks Included
DES Contracted • $140/week or $30/day
TUCSON CLAY CO-OP
A Summer of fun and hands-on learning including cooking,
sports, art, science, music and much more!
Call (520) 320-2206 today!
Session 4: July 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24
Session 5: July 28, 30, 3, Aug. 4, 6, 7
[email protected]
www.tucsonclayco-op.com
For more information, visit www.happyhoursforkids.org
3326 N. Dodge Blvd.
792-6263 • Maxine Krasnow
2-week sessions held on
Tues., Wed., Thu. (9 a.m.–noon)
Session 1: June 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12
Session 2: June 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26
Session 3: June 30, July 2, 3
140 N. Main Ave.
624-2333 • Morgan Wells
June 1–July 31
Cost: $155–$310
[email protected]
www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more!
Children ages 5–13 will discover culture
and art from around, become inspired to
create original works of art in a variety of
gallery and studio activities.
Join the
Youth Bowling Club
this Summer!
Only $7
per week
Not valid in conjunction with any
other coupons. No Cash Redemption.
One coupon per party, per day.
Must have a minimum of 8 children.
Expires 5/30/15.
Per
Game!
Not valid in conjunction
with any other coupons.
No Cash Redemption.
One coupon per party,
per day.
$10 OFF Birthday Party package
Includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, refreshments, party
decorations, party candy and a souvenir bowling pin with balloons.
99¢
Expires 5/30/15
Cactus Bowl
3665 S. 16th Ave. • 327-6561
Lucky Strike
4015 E. Speedway • 327-4926
Fiesta Lanes
501 W. River Rd.•887-2695
Tucson Bowl
7020 E. 21st St. • 747-1363
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TUCSON PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
900 S. Randolph Way • 791-4877
Dates vary • June–July
tucsonaz.gov/parks
Find your fun with Tucson Parks and
Recreation for a safe and educational
summertime experience. Pick-up your
free copy of the Summer Program Guide
and Class Catalog available April 20th at
all recreation centers or online at: www.
tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec. Register using
EZEEreg online: www.ezeereg.com • Ages:
5–17. City pools open for summer on May
28–August 5. Swim lessons offered for $15
for youth 17 and under.
[email protected]
www.tutoringclub.com
Tutoring Students in all subjects including
SAT and ACT Prep. Study Skills, College
Planning and Homework Assistance are
also available. One or two hour sessions
available. No long term contracts.
Guaranteed to succeed. Summer Specials.
Call for details. Ages: 5–18.
4772 E. Sunrise Dr.
299-8899 • Keith Ames
Year–round
9040 N. Oracle Rd.
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
520-575-1445
BEST ART/SCULPTURE CAMP IN TUCSON!
9 YEARS IN BUSINESS!
Join Toscana for 4 FUN-FILLED days of making art.
Choose from Clay Sculpture, Origami Village, Drawing:
Perspective and Op Art, Steam Punk/Take Apart Camp, Tile
and Glass Mosaics Camp, Acrylic Painting and Drawing from
Life, Photos and Imagination. All camps are 4 days long.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grades 2–10. $200.
www.toscanastudioandgallery.com
4001 N. Country Club Rd.
520-303-7902 • Gary Engelbrecht
May 26–July 31
[email protected]
www.tucsonracquetclub.com
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TUCSON RACQUET CLUB
SUMMER CAMP
Tucson Racquet Club offers a “Sports
Camp” for all ages, abilities and interests.
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, gymtime and
arts & crafts.
“Tennis Camp” (ages 7–17)
Tennis, instruction, drill, and matchplay.
“Soccer Camp” Ages (ages 8–12)
Get ready for the “World Cup”. Soccer drills
and skills.
“Pee Wee Soccer Camp” (ages 5–7)
Soccer for the younger set.
A soccer morning, jump in
the pool, and a fun afternoon.
“Jr. Evening Tennis Camp” (Ages 7–17)
Tennis instruction, drill, and fun in the cool
evening!
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Zuzi! High Flyin’ Arts Camp
Explore all aspects of performing arts!
High Flying' Arts Camps - June 1-12 & July 6-17
This literature-based, arts camp allows students to explore
the performing arts of aerial dance, creative movement,
theater, writing and costume design.
Move It! Dance Camps - June 22-26 & July 20-24
This fun and creative dance-based camp allows students to
explore the dance arts of aerial, modern, choreography, and
creative movement.
UA ARIZONA YOUTH
UNIVERSITY
501 N. Highland Ave.
621-6505 • Jocelyn Gehring
Cost: $199–$650 • Grades: K–12
[email protected] • www.ayu.arizona.edu
Experience the University of Arizona
summer camp program, Arizona Youth
University (AYU). Partnering with UofA
units and departments, our summer
enrichment programs offer stimulating day
and overnight camps that provide students
with the rare opportunity to explore future
academic and career paths while learning
within an exciting university environment.
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All camps are
from 9:00–3:00
Each camp session ends
with a performance in our professional
theater!
Call 629-0237 or go to www.zuzimoveit.org for details or to register
The Tucson Girls Chorus
Celebrating our 30th Season
Open House and
Open Enrollment
Saturday, April 18, 2015 • 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 2, 2015 • 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy singing with the advanced choir. The $15 enrollment fee is
waived for those who attend the open house and sign up.
Parents must accompany girls.
For more information please call (520) 577-6064
www.tucsongirlschorus.org
4020 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
For kids entering grades 3–6
On the University of Arizona campus
June 1–5 • June 8–12 • June 15–19
Register at: stemdaycamps.org/soaz • (520) 272-4802
Facebook.com/STEMDayCampsOfSouthernArizona
Horse Around
this Summer!
• Learn to ride or improve your skills
Vail & Tucson
• Work with professional trainers
transportation
• Round pen and arena work
available!
• Trail riding
• Beginners through intermediate riders
Monday–Friday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
May 25–29, June 1–5, June 15–19, June 22–26,
July 6–10, July 13–17 (Ages 8 to 18)
www.justhorsinaroundhorsecamps.com
For more info, email us at
[email protected] • 591-1615
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ULTIMA SELF DEFENSE
AND FITNESS
SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
6781 N. Thornydale Rd. #239
744-4591
10 Weeks: June 1– Aug. 7
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
theultima.com
Do not let your kids be idle or get hooked
on video games this summer. Have your
kids join our Ultima Summer camp for
one day, one week, or more! Dates open
from June 1st to August 7th. Our program
includes games, fitness, Krav Maga, Kali
4 Kids, BJJ, bully-proofing, arts and crafts,
movies and board games. Increase your
child’s confidence with new skills and new
friends!
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
BIOSPHERE 2
Summer Science Academy
32540 S. Biosphere Rd. • Oracle, AZ 85623
520-838-6192
Contact: Nancy Boklund
[email protected]
http://b2science.org/outreach/sciacademy
The Biosphere 2 Summer Science
Academy is a unique educational
experience unlike anything else in the
world. Middle and high school students
interested in earth and ecosystem sciences,
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collaboration, and leadership development
are invited to spend a week at the iconic
Biosphere 2 research facility working with
our scientists on current research. Grades:
7–12.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
CAMPUS RECREATION:
“A” CAMP
1400 E. 6th St. • 621-6891
Runs May 26–July 31
[email protected]
Register online: rec.arizona.edu/youth
“A” Camp: Get ready for 10 weeks of
Adventure, Exploration and Fun! Games,
swimming, excursions and more for children
ages 5–11. Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
Program for ages 12–15. Register for just
one week or the whole summer.
Teen Adventure Camp: A 4-day overnight
excursion with trips to the ropes course
& the mountains and lakes of Southern
Arizona.
UNIVERSITY
OF ARIZONA SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE
1040 N. Olive Rd. • 626-4303
Grades: 6-12
[email protected]
www.capla.arizona.edu
Camp Architecture: Monday–Friday all day.
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e-mail: [email protected]
UA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
CONTINUED
Session A: Available to rising 6th-graders to
rising 8th graders, June 8–12.
Session B: Available to rising 9th-graders to
rising 12th graders, June 15–19.
Session C: Available to rising 6th- graders
to rising 8th graders, June 22–26.
Session D: Available to rising 9th-graders to
rising 12th graders, June 29–July3.
$385 per session, all materials included.
While learning about sustainability
and careers in the design professions,
participants learn to draw (by hand and on
the computer), construct models (in the
school’s Material Lab), and test structural
models.
1st & 2nd Grade Camps: Choose from
exploring insects, rocks, fun chemistry,
art, the human body and senses, animals,
stars, the ocean and more! Full-day camps
that may also include swimming and on and
off-site field trips.
3rd & 4th Grade Camps: Choose from
sculpting, science, exploring other cultures,
aviation, space, marine life, insects, fun
with slime and much more. Full-day camps
that may also include swimming and on and
off-site field trips.
5th & 6th Grade Camps: Choose from
forensic science, solar powered art,
architecture and design, the earth, solar
system, scientific cooking, extreme
exploration of the ocean and solar system,
video projects, sports science and much
more! Full-day camps that may also include
swimming and on and off-site field trips.
For comprehensive information on each
camp, visit: uafusion.arizona.edu
VANTAGE
BOWLING CENTERS
Cactus Bowl, Lucky Strike, Tucson Bowl
Fiesta Lanes • 629-0802
Register May 9, 2015 • Sat. (10 a.m.)
[email protected]
vantagebowlingcenters.com
Vantage Youth Bowling Club—Saturday
mornings 10 a.m., 3 games of bowling,
shoes, coaching, awards, discounts.
Bowling is a lifetime sport for all ages
and abilities. All of our centers are air
conditioned, smoke-free, fun-filled family
environments. Cost: $7/week (11 weeks)
Total summer program $69. Ages: 6–18.
Bumper bowling program available for ages
7 and under.
UA FUSION CAMPS
1400 E. 6th St. • 621-6891
Eight sessions • June 1–July 24
9 a.m.–4 p.m. • Extended care available.
uafusion.arizona.edu
Summer fun at the Flandrau Science
Center & Planetarium. Weekly camps
for students entering Kindergarten–6th
grade. Eight weeks of themed camps that
are infused with literacy, creative arts,
astronomy, marine biology, forensics,
animals, bugs, kitchen chemistry,
technology, scientific exploration and much
more!
Kindergarten Camps: Choose from a variety
of half-day camps offering marine biology,
astronomy, nature and plants, building,
dinosaurs, circus days, cooking, animals,
sculpting and much more!
WALKER SAND
VOLLEYBALL
SKILLS CAMP
Arizona Sands Vollyeball Courts
(located on the UA campus)
Skills Camp: Boys & girls, ages 12-18
Session I: May 22–24; Session II: May 29–31
Youth Sand Volleyball: Boys & girls, ages
8–14
June 1–3; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
[email protected]
stevewalkersandvolleyballcamp.com
Skills camps designed to refine sand
volleyball fundamentals and provide game
situations. Both experienced players and
those new to the game are welcome.
Youth Sand Volleyball Camp is a great
introduction to the exciting sport of sand
volleyball. Sand Volleyball Camp is not an
official function of the UA.
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Niya Butts
Basketball Academy
Join us for camp in a fun filled, action packed
experience teaching the fundamentals of
basketball at the University of Arizona.
Girls, grades 2–8
Session I: June 1–4
Session II: June 22–25
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In McKale Center
Visit/Register at
www.niyabuttsbasketball
academy.com
Contact us at: (520) 621-4014
This camp is not an official function of the University of Arizona and is
open to all entrants limited only by number, grade level and/or gender.
Register
Online
NOW!
Join us for our Robot Classes
Starting at $35.00!
Assemble your very own robot that you get to keep!
Every class has a different type of robot you can build.
Classes for Elementary through High School ages.
Robot Classes • Humanoid Robots • Sumo Bots Competition
Rings • Mini Sumos • Quadcopters Arduino • Raspberry Pi
RC Trucks • Indoor Rock Crawler Course
RobotHobbies.com
3951 W. Ina Rd. • 520-428-3255
(Next to Starbucks) at Ina & Thornydale
Summer
Camps
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WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
1300 S Belvedere Ave. • 615-2200
June 1–22 • Ages:12-17
[email protected]
www.thewesterninstitute.org
The Youth Arts Intensive will help
flourishing young artists develop their
skills and voice. Four one-week blocks
with artist Linda Cato included Painting/
Drawing, Mixed Media, Integrated
Techniques, and Your Voice/Your vision
open studio. Completion of each week
includes portfolio-ready images of artwork.
Financial Aid available.
YMCA OF SOUTHERN
ARIZONA DAY CAMPS
623-5511
TucsonYMCA.org
Traditional Camp Activities
in the Heart of the
Chiricauha Mountains
Archery • Hiking • Sports • Campfires • Nature Walks
Arts & Crafts • Talent Shows and More!
Teen Adventure Camp
Youth/Dance/
Activity Camp
(ages 13-18) July 6-11 • $249 to $299
(ages 8-12)
July 29–July 3
(All ages) July 3–5; prices vary
$280 to $330
Family Camp
Group Rentals
call for availability and pricing
For more information see our listing and or go to www.pinecanyoncamp.com • 520-824-3553
Kids 4–16 think our camps are awesome!
Every day is filled with fun, achievement,
belonging and friendship at the Y’s summer
day camps, sports camps, and overnight
camps. Each week is packed with themed
activities, crafts and games, treasure hunts,
water-fun, sports of all sorts, field trips and
so much more! Your child will make new
friends, sing, play, explore, learn and laugh–
all under the watchful eyes of fully-trained
staff in a safe and positive environment.
Sign up for your summer to success today!
Receive a FREE YMCA drawstring backpack
if you sign up before May 15th. Find a site
near you and learn more at Tucsonymca.org.
ZUZI!
DANCE COMPANY SCHOOL
& THEATER
738 N. 5th Ave. • 629-0237
June 1–July 24
[email protected]
www.zuzimoveit.org
High Flying’ Arts Camps (June 1–12 &
July 6–17) • This literature-based, arts camp
allows students to explore the performing
arts of aerial dance, creative movement,
theater, writing and costume design.
Move It! Dance Camps (June 22–26 & July
20–24) • This fun and creative dance-based
camp allows students to explore the dance
arts of aerial, modern, choreography and
creative movement.
SUMMER
ATTRACTIONS
& CAMP FIELD
TRIP SITES
AMERIND MUSEUM
520-586-3666
Tues.–Sun. • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed Mondays & major holidays
www.amerind.org
Escape the Tucson heat and come out to the
Amerind Museum this summer for a fun day
with the kids. We have a children’s guide
to our museum and a beautiful picnic area
for lunch with huge rocks for climbing on.
If you complete our scavenger hunt, you’ll
receive a prize! Call in advance if you’d like
a personal tour with a docent: 520-5863666. Cost: adults $8, seniors (60 and up)
$7, college students (with ID) $5, youth
(12–18) $5, children under 12 free, Blue
Star Museum program free. Group Rate: $5/
person available for tours and groups of 8 or
more, if pre-registered. Call to register.
The Tucson Girls Chorus
Celebrating our 30th Season
“Oh My Glee!” Musical
Theatre
Summer Camp
Week 1: June 8–12 • Week 2: June15–19
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
For Boys and Girls Ages 6-15
A week On Broadway
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!
• Proper Vocal Technique
• Music Reading Skills • Improvisation
• Choreography • 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)
Early
bird discount:
15% OFF
Registrations by May 18
($195.00)
(520) 577-6064
www.tucsongirlschorus.org/oh-my-glee
4020 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
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SUMMER
ATTRACTIONS
& CAMP FIELD
TRIP SITES
HUGHES FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
205-5673 • Barb Vandervelde
P.O. Box 11900
[email protected]
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.
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.
PETER PIPER PIZZA
peterpiperpizza.com
Bring your camp to Summer Kids Days
on Tuesdays at Peter Piper Pizza. Every
Tuesday from June 2 through July 21. Fun
begins at 11:00 a.m and ends at 1:00 pm.
Includes All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet, a
kids drink and fun activities. Only $3.99 per
child plus tax. Contact us early to secure
space for your group.
SEA LIFE Arizona
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. • Tempe
480-478-7600
www.sealifeus.com
A great adventure for any summer camp.
Watch for our newest exhibit, Octopus
Hideaway! 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.
Have Fun at
Summer Camp!
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in Central Park
2 p.m., 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Shows Daily
April 16th –26th
Gates Open at 1pm Weekdays,
10am Weekends
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Camps in McKale
Center U of A
Family Volleyball–May 8
2-hr. clinic for adult and child
Mini Camps–May 26–28
& July 7-9
For girls & boys ages 8–13
Commuter only & lunch provided
KLOVE presents
July 10–12 • All Skills Camp I
in concert, Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
July 13–16 • Position Camp
Switchfoot
KVOI 1030am • KCEE 690am • KGMS 940am • KLOVE 88.1FM
Presents: Family Night and Discount Day, Monday, April 20th.
$2.00 Admission • $2.00 Parking
This camp is for kids ages 10–18
Commuters $290–Residents $390!
For girls & boys, ages 10–18
(Setter/Attacker/Libero/MB)
July 20–22 • All Skills Camp II
For girls & boys, ages 10–18
Commuters $290–Residents $390!
July 17–19 • High School
Team Camp
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800-525-LOVE
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Boys & Girls Teams • Commuter Only
40 Teams Max (8 player minimum team)
$100–$130/camper
520-818-8668 • [email protected]
www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com
www.facebook.com/DavidRubioVolleyballCamp
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Many other Edgers were Girl Scout staff, troop leaders, state, county,
government officials and from local businesses. Most had never rappelled
before. KVOA sports anchor Paul Cicala, who is into rock climbing and hiking
had his first experience rappelling. He said he wasn’t scared and wanted to go
faster, but for safety reasons, the ropes stop you if you are going too fast.
“I would do this every year! It’s a fun
way to raise money for Girl Scouts of
Southern Arizona, plus the view of our
Sonoran desert city on the way down
was amazing,” Cicala says.
The day before the event several
Girl Scout staff volunteered to do a
trial run. Emily Herrell had rappelled a
six-story building before and was up
to the challenge of a 17 story. “It was
awesome! Of course I was wearing
the Thin Mint costume so everyone
has posted that picture of me over and
over,” Herrell said with a laugh.
Paloma Lopez-Santiago had
rappelled in Puerto Rico, but rappelling
from a building was a different
experience. “The part where you step
Photo courtesy Ziemba Photography
Debbie Rich hangs out to
on the ledge is scary because your
support Girl Scouts.
safety ropes are not tight. You feel like
you are going to fall off the building. Then the ropes tighten and you are on
your way to a fun experience,” says Lopez-Santiago.
To witness and cheer on the Edgers was a great experience for everyone
that attended. The money raised will go to the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
Social Justice Program. “100 percent of the funds stay right here in Southern
Arizona,” Debbie Rich states proudly. “It will make a difference and change the
lives of many Girl Scouts in need.”
The Social Justice Program helps Girl Scouts that are in special situations.
Some have been homeless, living in foster care, have their mother in prison,
are refugees experiencing America for the first time or are from low-income
families. For more information, go to www.girlscoutssoaz.org.
creative education for gifted
and inquisitive children
Creativity!
Critical Thinking!
Community!
• Multiple intelligences
individualized program
• Age 21/2 through 1st grade
• Low student/teacher ratios
• Offering art, science, languages,
math, computers, gardening
• Charter school for grades 2–8
A non-profit
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887-4003 • satorischool.org
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