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Deadly Q uake
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The International Space Station (ISS) has been
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• A sunrise or sunset can be seen every
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In this issue!
Page 2…Letters to Boomer. “I want to make distinguished honor roll.”
Page 3…Scien-Tastic! Learn how we’re preparing for life in space.
Page 5…News Highlights and In the Spotlight. Deadly earthquake shatters Nepal.
New species of dwarf dragons discovered. Spotlight: Volcano erupts in Chile.
Page 6…Where to Get Bear this Summer!
Page 7…Teacher of the Month. The Tucson J’s Christina Quinn!
Pages 8, 9, 12 & 22…Get the Scoop! Reporter interviews rising singing sensation
Lights, visit the Moving Wall (Vietnam War Memorial), plus more news kids can use!
Page 11…Wet Desert, Dry Desert with Hank Highwater of Pima County Flood Control
Page 12…Kids Make Cents with Howie Javelina & Hughes Federal Credit Union.
Page 14…Marvelous Minerals. Make your own mineral crystal shape!
Page 17…Drowning is 100% Preventable! The ABC’s of water safety from TMC.
Page 18…PACC Paw Prints. How to keep your pets safe from the summer heat!
Page 19…Water Wise with CAP. Central Arizona Project celebrates 30 years.
Pages 20–21…Living in Space. The risks, the challenges and the rewards!
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Pages 20–21…Kids, Classrooms and Conservation. Learn how kids are making a
difference using solar power, composting and more to make their schools sustainable.
Pages 23–38…Boomer’s Big Summer Camp Guide for 2015. Camps can do
so much for you! Check out all sorts of camps. Camp Checklist for parents, p. 23.
Page 39…Fun & Family. Find fun family happenings around town.
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Partial building co
llapse in Kathmandu
Fortunately, they were in a newer part of the city, he
points out, and the buildings held up better than in
many older parts. Streets cracked and brick buildings
were turned to rubble all within seconds! The quake
destroyed an estimated 130,000 homes.
The cell network crashed, as did most internet connections, so contacting loved ones was impossible.
When West and his hosts went back into the restaurant
to finish their meal, a strong aftershock hit.
“It sent us and most of the Nepalis in the area
back into the street. After that, we stayed as far
away from buildings as possible,” West says. “I didn’t
sleep inside until I flew out of Nepal on Wednesday.”
Northeast of Kathmandu is Mount Everest, and
the climbing season was underway. The earthquake
sent an avalanche of rock, ice and wind down the
face of Mount Pumori and through the base camp of
tents, climbers and native Sherpa guides. At least 20
people died and 120 were injured on the mountain.
Rescue teams and military from all over the world
have come to assist. Food and water have been in
short supply. “Without needed skills (mostly medical at
this point), going to Nepal to help out could do more
harm than good,” West says and suggests people
donate to relief organizations like the Red Cross.
Dwarf Dragons Discovered in Andes Forest
In the South American forests of the Andes, three
new species DUBBED as “dwarf dragons” have been
discovered!
OK, they lack fire-breathing abilities and
are actually the newest
members of a group
of reptiles known as
wood lizards, which
now number 15 different species.
The Andes are the lonDwarf Dragons
gest mountain range in the
grow to about
world and run along South
6” in length.
America’s western edge. The
three new species were announced in a study published last month in the journal
ZooKeys. Scientists discovered these cool and colorful
lizards in Andean forests of Peru and Ecuador.
Wood lizards are some of South America’s largest
lizards. The dwarf dragons’ habitat is a hotbed of biodi-
versity for that region. Some 20,000 different varieties
of plants grow there and not anywhere else. According
to scientists, the area is home to about 1,500 different kinds of land vertebrates (animals
with backbones). More new species
are sure to be discovered in those
forests—maybe even some more
types of wood lizards! In terms of
new species, this group has one
of the fastest discovery rates
over the past 10 years.
The first of the three scaly
lizards discovered is called Enyalioides altotambo and was first spotted in a northern
village of Ecuador in 2005. A second one wasn’t found
until five years later. The second species, Enyalioides
anisolepis, was found in northern Peru and has a distinctive white throat. And the third dwarf dragon, which
also has a white throat but some black and turquoise
markings, is Enyalioides sophiarothschildae.
Facts About Chile:
Capital: Santiago
Population: 17.62 million
Currency: Chilean peso
Area: 289,112 sq mi
Language: Spanish
Products: Copper, fruit,
fish, paper
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KATHMANDU, Nepal—Rescue and recovery teams
are still digging through collapsed buildings after a
deadly and destructive earthquake shook Nepal and
some of its neighboring countries on April 25.
The powerful quake’s epicenter was about 50 miles
northwest of Kathmandu and was a 7.9-magnitude
lasting 20 seconds. To make matters worse, this was
a relatively shallow earthquake, close to the surface,
which tend to be more destructive than deeper quakes.
As of press time 10 days after the terrible temblor,
the official death toll was 8,019 and more than 17,800
injured. Thousands are still unaccounted for so officials
expect the number of casualties to continue. Some casualties have been reported in adjacent parts of China,
India and Bangladesh. On a positive note, babies, a
teenage boy and even a 101-year-old man have been
pulled safely from the devastation days after the quake.
Eli West, a 19-year-old from Corvallis, OR, was in
Nepal teaching English for a few months. He was visiting the Swayambhu neighborhood of Kathmandu.
“I was getting lunch with some people I was staying with. We were on the ground floor of a three- or
four-story brick building,” West recalls. “The quake hit
just before noon. The windows and shutters (started)
shaking, accompanied by an intense roar. When the
brick walls began to ripple and sway, we all ran out into
the center of the street, hoping we were far enough
from the buildings to be safe.”
The Calbuco Volcano in southern Chile
erupted three times last month, forcing
thousands of people to evacuate and raising
concerns about water contamination caused
by the ash and debris.
The Calbuco, near the town of Puerto
Montt, erupted on April 22, 23 and 30 after
decades of relative quiet. The volcano’s last
major eruption was in 1962, with a minor
eruption occurring in 1972 and a belch of
smoke emitted in 1996. Experts predict that
the volcano could remain active for months.
A 12-mile PERIMETER has been set up
around the crater.
Chile has a chain of approximately 2,000
volcanoes, 500 of which are potentially active.
Chile’s volcanoes are the second longest
chain in the world, after Indonesia. Ash from
the Calbuco covered nearby houses and
Argenti
Deadly Earthquake
Shatters Nepal
photo courtesy of Eli We
st
Volcano Erupts in Chile
Atlantic
Ocean
piled up on roadsides—in some places it was
two feet high. Winds carried ash to Santiago,
the capital of Chile, and even to Argentina
and Uruguay.
Chile declared its independence from
Spain in 1810, and won its independence in
1818. The country has gone through several
forms of government, but is currently a republic. In 2006, Michelle Bachelet was elected
president of Chile. She was the first woman in
the country’s history to hold this position. She
served as president from 2006 until 2010,
and was re-elected in 2013.
Chile is a South American country that is
slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana
and is home to more than 16 million people.
In addition to lots of volcanoes, Chile also
faces severe earthquakes and tsunamis.
In the northern part of the country, the
Atacama Desert stretches between the
Pacific coastal mountains and the Andes. The
Atacama is called the driest place on Earth,
but it is not as hot as many other deserts.
Average temperatures range between 32 to
77 degrees.
Humboldt penguins inhabit the northern
Chilean coastline, while southern Chile is
home to three species of penguin: the
Magellanic, Southern Rockhopper and
Macaroni penguins.
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Quinn is the lead instructor for Early Childhood Education at the Tucson J, and she was
recently recognized by her colleagues,
Tucson J staff, leadership and board members, for her outstanding work!
Quinn says one of the best things about
her job is “the amount of love I receive every
day, and seeing the difference I can make” in
the lives of children she teaches.
But her job is not without its challenges.
“One of the biggest challenges is not having
enough support, whether it’s support from
parents or support for children who need
special (care),” Quinn explains.
It was a service learning project with young children that
convinced Quinn that teaching young kids was the right career for
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Originally from Florida, Quinn earned her degree in early
childhood education from the University of Texas. She moved to
Arizona to be close to family.
When she is not in the classroom, Quinn is still overseeing the development of little ones—her own 4-year-old
and 1-year-old sons. She says that they occupy most of
her time, and now that her older son is playing T-ball, she
is spending a lot of time at the T-ball field.
Quinn will mark four years at the Tucson J this August.
She loves working with her young charges there.
She says, “I think the most important thing is every
child needs to know that they’re special. They need to be
shown that everyone is special in their own way.”
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Musician ‘Lights’ Up the Stage
by Reporter Odalys Catalan
Arizona Virtual Academy
You may not recognize the name Valerie Poxleitner
Bokan, but music aficionados may recognize her
as Lights. She is a Canadian singer whose music
might be familiar from Old Navy commercials or
soundtracks. Lights’ popularity has grown rapidly due
to her constant touring and interaction with loyal fans.
Lights was recently named 2014 Hard
Rock Pinktober ambassador and is a
supporter of the foundation MusiCounts.
As a big fan, I recently had the
opportunity to speak to Lights.
“I was raised around my dad playing
classic rock records, and I always had
something to do with music,” Lights
explains. “It became really important
for me to want to learn how to play
something, so my dad got me a guitar
when I was 11 and taught me a couple
chords, and that was (when) I wrote my
first song.”
I asked when she decided to pursue a career as a
musician. “I think it was something I just loved so much
as a kid, and it was just such a big part of my life that
there really wasn’t a doubt in my mind that I wasn’t
going to. It’s just part of my identity,” she says.
Lights says that starting as a musician was easy,
but when it comes to being in the music industry and
making it a career, that’s a totally different ball game.
It has been quite a journey. She got her manager at
16. Along the way, Lights says she dealt with a lot of
rejection by music labels. “It’s definitely a journey. You
have to be confident with who you are as an artist and
who you are as a person because there’s a lot of ups
and downs and a lot of rejection,” she says. “But releasing my first EP (extended play) was really exciting.”
Her most recent album is “Little Machines.” Lights
says that she’s grown up since her first album and that
her life is very evident in the album—it’s like a “poetic
diary” about different eras of her life. She calls her first
album a very sensitive record about “a girl taking the
world on her own for the first time
and feeling emotional and dealing
with depression.” Regarding her new
album, she says, “I’m a mother, I’m
married, I’m like a different person…
(the album) involves going back to your
youth…it’s about living in the moment,
enjoying the present because it’s gone
so quickly. That’s what ‘Little Machines’
is about.”
“Little Machines” has a very
nostalgic and very chill feel to it. I
asked if she did that on purpose or if
it just came naturally in the music. She says it came
naturally. Her inspiration for the album came from many
different places and that it was just from having a sense
of freedom in terms of her creativity. “After I became
a mother, it led me to this emotional state where I had
to reprioritize everything. It really freed me up in terms
of when I felt like I had to accomplish as a musician
and that’s a good place to be for creativity,” she says.
“You should feel free and creative going into music and
production. That was a big inspiration for the record.
Also, I kept thinking when I was young and when we
were kids and we could imagine so much and see so
much more in the moment than when we grow up.”
Student Businesses Vie to Win Cash
by Reporter Portia Cooper
BASIS Oro Valley
On May 1, UofA business students battled for
$45,000 in prizes in a new business competition. The
contest was similar to the TV show “Shark Tank” with
teams pitching their companies to judges. The event
is called the McGuire New Venture Competition and
Showcase.
The winner was Co.Host, a company that connects
business travelers with co-workers offering lodging.
Chris McGuire, one of the contest judges and the
person whom the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program
is named after, said Co.Host was a unique idea and the
company might be worth $10 million or more in a few
years.
The first place prize was $10,000. The Co.Host
founders—Dustin Cox, Amelia Klawon and Adam
Tank—also won
the Best in Class
Award. Klawon
says, “You need
to have the right
team to achieve
success.”
Some of the
other winning
businesses were
Co.Host founders pose with thei
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RIO, a tool renting
$10,000 prize check.
service, and Stride,
a company that gives people prizes for exercising.
Businesses that did not win prizes in the competition
but were my favorites, were SuitsU, a store that rents
business attire to students, and TruView, a company
that provides storage for police video footage.
You Can Visit
the Moving
Memorial Wall
by Reporter Daniel Ingram
Robles Elementary
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
in Washington, D.C., honors those who
died in the Vietnam War. The Moving
Wall is a half-size replica of the one in
Washington.
The wall went on display for the first
time in Tyler, Texas, in 1984. It travels
the country from April through November,
spending about a week at each site.
The Wall is coming to Tucson.
You can see it June 5–8. It will be on
display at the VFW Post 10254 in Three
Points. This is the only stop the wall will
be making in Arizona for 2015.
VFW Post 10254 is located at 10111
S. Sasabe Hwy. If you have questions,
call the VFW Post 10254 at 822-5047.
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Red Barn
Theater Sets
the Stage
by Reporter Aidan Frye
Satori School
Acting lessons?...Singing
lessons?...Piano lessons?...Violin
lessons?... The Red Barn Theater has it all!
The theater is run by Rosemary Snow, who has owned and had
performances there since 1992. Frontier frolics was the first play done at the
theater, and is going to be rehearsed again in June!
Theater classes are fun, energetic and memorable! You will learn theater
while meeting new people and meeting new friends! You can also take piano
or violin lessons for $15 a lesson!
The Red Barn Theater is located at 948 N. Main St. just south of
Speedway. You can find out more at the website, redbarn-theater.angelfire.
com, or over the phone at 622-6973.
A Tale of Two Tesses
by Reporter Tess Lowrie, Alice Vaii Middle School
Recently I went back in time and experienced life in the 16th century. I
learned history, had fun, and was educated by “Lady Tess” that if I were a
noblewoman during the era it would take me hours and hours to get dressed in
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things I found interesting is that Lady Tess
actually designs her own costumes and picks
out her patterns and fabric for them, then pays a
seamstress to sew the outfit.
After her fascinating show, the audience
members got to smell delightful scents made
out of lead and ask questions. Tess told me that
her favorite part of performing for the audience
at the Renaissance Festival is being able to
get dressed up and performing her own selfcreated performance. She also told me that this is her seventeenth season of
performing her show and she plans to continue next year.
There were so many fun activities that I got to experience that day, like
watching jousting, circus acts, riding man-powered rides, and playing four-way
tug-of-war. Although I enjoyed the entire day, Lady Tess was the best part. She
taught me how women used to wear their clothing, hair and makeup, and what
was trendy in medieval times. She mentioned that pantyhose were incredibly
hard to come by, and cost enough money to feed 20 peasants for an entire
year! Many poor people, called peasants, only owned one or two outfits and
only bathed up to twice a year. She also told me that noble women wore a ton
of makeup back then.
Watching Lady Tess was so much fun, and I can’t wait for next year when I
go back! Now if I lived in medieval times, I would know how to dress properly.
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Farm-to-Face Poetry Corner
Farmers’ Markets Offer Local Foods
Manta Ray
by Erin Mae Smith
by Analysa of Safford K-8 Magnet
ave you ever taken the time to think about where your food comes
from? Yes, it came from a farm, but which farm? And where? This may
come as a surprise to you, but food travels an average of 1,500 miles
to get from the farm to your plate. That’s like driving from Arizona all the way
to Canada just to eat a sandwich!
The food you eat every day is transported long distances on planes, trains,
ships and trucks to get to the grocery store. This requires lots of energy, which
costs money and has a negative
impact on the environment.
But it doesn’t have to be this
way. You can reduce your environmental impact every time you
eat by shopping at a local farmers’
market. There are farmers’ markets
all over town almost every day of
the week. Cristina Breckenfeld,
a farmer for Breckenfeld Family
Growers, says she chooses to eat
close to home for the taste. “Local
food just tastes so much better!”
she says. “It’s fresher because it
hasn’t traveled long distances.”
The nutritional value of fruits
and veggies decreases with time,
so the sooner you eat it, the better.
Produce at the farmers’ market is
Cristina of Breckenfeld Family Growers
often sold within 24 hours of harvest, so you know your food is at the peak of freshness.
When you eat local foods, you are eating what’s in season. Most foods
can’t grow all year around. Some plants grow well in the heat and others grow
well in the cold. If you see food at the supermarket that’s out of season (like
strawberries in the winter) that probably means those strawberries came from
very far away. Foods that are in season in Tucson right now are grapefruits,
oranges, garlic, sweet potatoes, lettuce, broccoli and more. Ask your parents
to buy foods in season and put your cooking skills to the test! Get creative—
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Tumamoc...Then and Now
Take a View of Tumamoc Hill in History
by Reporter Ian Britanik, Manzanita Elementary
Tumamoc Hill has deep roots in Arizona's history, and these deep roots are filled with rich history
and scientific discoveries! In April I got the privilege
of going behind the scenes at Tumamoc Hill with
Dr. Owen Davis, a Professor and director of the
Palynology Department at the University of Arizona.
Palynology is the study of pollen and spores. Dr.
Davis is also the senior researcher at Tumamoc Hill
and he has been there since 1982. During my visit
I learned about the history of Tumamoc Hill. Around
2500BC the first Tohono O'odham people settled
on Tumaumoc hill and built a huge wall around
their village made from volcanic rock. About 1050
years later in 1450 BC, the Tohono O'odham people
started to move away from living on Tumamoc, but
they had a spiritual connection to Tumamoc for
generations later. When they moved away
they left behind several artifacts that you
can still see on Tumamoc hill today, like
kivas, outlines of houses, and rocks that
had been used as grinding stones.
From the 1700’s through the 1800’s the
city of Tucson developed and flourished
around Tumamoc. In 1903, Andrew
Carnegie, one of the richest people at
the time, and his team at the Carnegie
Tumamoc Is More
Than Just a Hill
institute, chose Tumamoc Hill to build a botanical
laboratory to study how plants tolerate the desert
heat and dryness. In 1905, a botanist named Effie
Spalding completed one of the first research papers
done on Tumamoc Hill. This paper showed how a
saguaro expanded and contracted depending on
water availability, using its internal water storage. In
1940 Carnegie sold Tumamoc to the forest service
for only one dollar, but the president of the Carnegie Institute Dr. Vannever Bush, wanted the facility
to be maintained and serviced as a demonstration
area of natural conditions. From 1940–60 the forest
service continued to maintain Tumamoc Hill.
In the late 1960s, the Forest Service sold
Tumamoc to the UofA, which promised to collect
more data and construct more buildings for scientific data
study. Today,
the UofA still
uses Tumamoc
as a scientific
research site.
With the technology available today the
scientists that
Davis po
ints out th
e rock ou
tline of a
kiva.
work on Tumamoc are able to do things that seem
totally unreal. Dr. Jen Johnson, one of the awesome
researchers on the Hill from the U of A, is measuring the isotopic composition of water in our Tucson
air. Isotopic composition is the measure of isotopes in the water. The isotopic composition for the
water samples she collects with a busy machine
on the hill is like a tag showing where that water
came from on earth! This helps with understanding
weather patterns and tells where the storms that fill
our atmosphere come from. How cool is that!
To learn more about Tumamoc Hill go to
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us around.
these on a hike, be aware and give them space.
Jen is a UofA
In the Snake Lab snakes are tagged with a radio
research
transmitter so their movement can be monitored.
associate
who
Some tags, naturally, end up being retrieved from
by Reporter Aidan Frye
studies
the
atcoyote poop! Lucky tour goers may get a chance to
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mosphere and hear the rattles from recently captured snakes.
Every week, many people take the walk
rain to find the
Finally, while you hike you may find a relic such
up Tumamoc hill for exercise and for fun.
common point as arrowheads, spearpoints, other weapon(s), and
You can hike Tumamoc weekdays from
between difpottery. If you do find these, please leave them
5 pm to 7am or any time on weekends.
ferent storms.
exactly where they are to preserve them! This will
.
ted
Tumamoc is located across from St. Mary's
She
does
allow future generations to enjoy the history and
lec
col
the rainwater
Jen Johnson checks
hospital and next to "A" Mountain. About
some of this
uniqueness of Tumamoc Hill.
half way up or 2663 ft above sea level, you will walk research out of the Atmospheric Studies building.
through the U of A research area. This area is made Johnson operates a machine that takes samples
up of 3 buildings: the Carnegie House, Atmospheric of rainwater, and heats them up until they become
Studies building, and the Snake Lab. Tours of the
water vapor. That water vapor is then analyzed
buildings are by scheduled appointment only.
and compared to the current atmosphere.
Carnegie House, funded by Andrew Carnegie in
There is a 20,000 FPS (frame per second)
the early 1900's, has lots of pictures of plants and
camera that is run by the UofA physics lab, so
animals found on Tumamoc and historical photos of they can study ground to cloud lightning. Ground
the site. It is the administration building which hous- to cloud lightning is caused when cloud to
es a library where meetings and classes are held.
ground lightning strikes, and the area is charged
Our tour guide was Owen Davis, a UofA profeswith plasma. Another spot in that same building
sor who studies Palynology, the study of pollen and
marks where gravity was first studied in the
plant fossils. He showed us a 130-year-old saguaro
southwestern United States! The person who
just outside the Carnegie House. (There are old
measured gravity comes to the spot every once
pictures to prove its age). It is so old, it has lost its
in a while, to measure it again.
spines, which do not grow back. Davis has studied
The three most common types of rattleA special mach
ine analyzes the
isotopes in the
the saguaro for years.
snakes on Tumamoc are: the Diamondback,
rainwater.
Jen Johnson was another person who showed
Blacktail and Tiger-Snake. If you see one of
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ummer is a great time to kick back and relax!
But don’t forget that you need to take special
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NEVER leave your dog in the car. When temperatures
rise this time of year, things can get much hotter
in a parked car—even in the shade. Inside a car,
temperatures can climb quickly to well over 120° F.
Your pet is probably better off staying at home. Our
toasty temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion
and worse, heatstroke, which can cause brain
damage and even kill your beloved dog
or cat.
• If your pet stays outside,
make sure it has constant
access to plenty of cool, clean
water and shade. Your dog, in
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it can cool off. During the hottest
part of the day, consider bringing
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• Dogs still need exercise during
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or evening.
• Dogs with thick coats can keep their cool better if
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against insects and sunburn.
• Learn the signs of an overheated dog: heavy
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staggered or unsteady walk, vomiting, or a deep
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feet. If your pet becomes overheated, contact
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Your family should take it to
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Instead of going for a car ride, your pet is probably better off staying at home when it’s hot.
Heat exhaustion can quickly turn into heatstroke, which can cause brain damage or even kill your dog or cat.
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Dear I.G.,
German shepherds are either short or long
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Cats are born to hunt. Thankfully, most cats know if
most common). Short haired German shepherds
they can or can’t eat the things they’ve caught. If your
are double coated—a coat consisting of stiff guard
cat has a bad reaction to a poisonous bug, take it to
hairs on the top and a fluffy undercoat underneath
the veterinarian right away. Then find a pest control
that helps keep the dog warm. Long haired German
company that uses pet safe methods to get rid of the bugs.
shepherds may or may not have a double coat.
And remember, cats can never have too many toys.
However, both long and short haired German
Spend time loving and playing with your cat every day,
shepherds shed every day, all year long.
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Shedding is at its height in the spring and fall for
and sleep.
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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 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!
CAP: 30 Years of Supplying Water
Happy birthday, CAP—30 years ago,
the project cranked up its powerful pumps and
made its first delivery of Colorado River Water!
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The idea was to bring water from the
Colorado River along the western edge of
Arizona to the middle part of the state, where
the water was needed. Shortly after World War
II, the Central Arizona Project Association got
started (1946).
In the late ’60s, Congress approved the
construction of the massive project, and
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed off on the
creation of CAP.
A Whole Lot of Concrete & H2O
More Ways to Learn About Water!
Info and artwork from the “Discovering the Waters of
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Workers started pouring mile after mile of
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wide across the bottom. The water runs 16.5
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gallons of water a day!
But the middle part of the state is about
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edge where the Colorado naturally flows. So a
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Workers completed the first section of CAP
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of Phoenix, water managers turned on the
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the precious resource to the Harquahala Valley
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Maricopa County. Eventually, the aqueduct
would reach just past Tucson!
30 Years of Being Water Wise
CAP is an essential part of Arizona’s water
resources and has worked with its partners to
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• Water banking—Using CAP water to recharge
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• Work with agricultural customers to laser level
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Cold War enemies, the Soviet Union (USSR) and
the United States pushed each other in their bid for
superiority in space starting in 1955. The USSR took
an early lead in 1957 with the successful launch of
Sputnik, an artificial satellite.
Surprisingly, some of the first living things
launched into space weren’t humans. The USSR
put a stray dog named Laika into orbit a month after
Sputnik. For the United States, it was Ham the
Astrochimp that flew into space on Jan. 31, 1961.
The USSR took a big lead by putting the first
person in space—Yuri Gagarin, who orbited Earth
on April 12, 1961. He was only in space for 108 minutes before returning to Earth by ejecting from his
spacecraft at 23,000 feet and parachuting to safety.
Not to be outdone, the United States set its
sights on landing a person on the moon. John Glenn
became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the planet,
going around three times on Feb. 20, 1962.
It was the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first
humans on the moon. The trip there took three days.
And on July 21, 1969, with about one-fifth of the
world’s population watching it on TV, Neil Armstrong
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What’s It Like and Where Should NASA Head Next?
looks at Earth.
Karen Nyberg
ut
na
tro
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became the first person to set foot on another planetary body.
“If you just take a look at the Apollo missions to
the moon and the space race,” Professor Zega explains, “the science and engineering that we learned
from doing this (and) how we advanced
as a culture, was STAGGERING. And it
inspired generations of young people to
go into science and engineering careers,
including myself.”
What’s It Like Living
in Space?
NASA’s Deep Space Habitat
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Living In Space
oing into space is extraordinarily risky—it
damages the body, can be psychologically tough, and there’s always a chance of
something CATASTROPHIC happening. But it’s an
experience like no other. Plus, staying put would
ignore our inner drive to explore.
“Oh gosh, it’s the best job in the universe!” says
Dr. Scott Parazynski, a long-time NASA astronaut
who’s now working with ASU’s School of Earth and
Space Exploration. One of Dr. Parazynski’s fields of
expertise is planetary surface exploration.
“There’s the human exploration component of
this, too,” points out Tom Zega, a professor with the
University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Lab.
“Some would argue that human beings are destined
to explore—if not just our own planet, then other
parts of our solar system. It’s part of our destiny to
go to these other places!”
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Whole Thing Going
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are staying much longer. In fact, Astronaut Scott
Kelly is up there as part of a year-long twin experiment, which will compare changes of his body in
space to his retired astronaut twin Mark back on
Earth in Arizona. “Now that folks are living up there
for long periods of time, it’s important to have your
family photos out and a place for your personal
belongings and things. They’ve really done a nice
job outfitting ISS, and even the communication tools
are substantially better now,” he continues. They
have internet; they can make satellite phone calls to
anywhere in the world; they can tweet.
Being in space is unforgettable. “First off, the
God’s-eye view you’re afforded from up in space is
an incredible gift. Just the mere act of being able to
float and fly wherever you go. You’re able to flip and
spin and move as if you’re an Olympic gymnast or
diver. You can do aerobatic maneuvers everywhere
you move on ISS. It’s really a joy to be up there,” Dr.
Parazynski says.
Dr. Parazynski is an emergency room
doctor, a pilot, an inventor, a mountaineer, and was a NASA astronaut back in
the days of the space shuttle. Most of his
missions lasted up to a couple weeks,
and he’s lived on shuttles, the old Russian
Mir Space Station and the International
Space Station (ISS). Imagine being in orbit
about 250 miles above the Earth, floating
weightless as you do your job, sleep, eat
and even go to the
bathroom!
“I’ve lived in space,
yeah! The ISS is so
well outfitted now with
personal quarters—
having a personal
space is really quite
important, especially
for the long haul,” Dr.
Parazynski shares.
“When I was in the
astronaut corps, I flew
on five different space
shuttle missions. You
just kind of take your
Dr. Scott Parazynski, with ASU School of Earth
sleeping bag wherever & Space Exploration, waves from the cockpit.
you can find some free
real estate and Velcro
up to the ceiling or what have you.”
But aboard the ISS, astronauts and cosmonauts
NASA astronaut Nicholas
Patrick looks through the
cupola in the ISS.
Space Living Can
Wear on You!
UofA Lunar & Planetary Lab Professor
Tom Zega
Going to the bathroom in
zero-gravity sucks—they have
a special vacuum system! “We
called it the WCS—the Waste
Containment System—but basically
the space toilet. You have a seat,
but you can’t have free-flowing liquids
around, and so a vacuum system is what
gets rid of (your) waste,” he continues. “There’s a
hose with a male or a female adapter that you use
to void. And there’s a trap
door you open up
to get rid of solid
waste. It’s not
easy the first
couple times
you do it!”
Even when things are going well on a mission,
being away from your friends, family and familiar
things for several months can take its TOLL, Dr.
Parazynski says. That separation, that disconnect,
can be tough. “You are separate physically from the
planet, and you’re reminded of that with every orbit,”
he explains. “You can’t go outside and jump into
your car and drive back home—you’re there for the
long haul, typically six months!”
Physically, living in space wears on you as well.
Even with daily exercise, in space, over time, muscles atrophy (shrink), and bones lose their
density. Exposure to different
types of radiation is another
health risk for those living
in space. “We know in
space there’s lots of
radiation,” Professor
Zega explains. “There’s
high-energy cosmic rays,
for example. There’s solar
radiation from our sun, and
that fluctuates depending on
what’s going on with the sun’s
cycle. So protecting people from those
sources of radiation is a very big concern.”
Will Humans Make it
to Mars?
be looking at? What should we be measuring?,”
Professor Zega points out.
The last footprint left by a human on another
planetary body was on the moon back in December
of 1972!
But Mars is much farther than the moon. A typical spacecraft would take a minimum of about five
months to get a crew to Mars, which would be about
34 million miles away. A faster spacecraft would cut
down on travel (transit) time and reduce the crew’s
exposure to radiation. Instead of traditional chemical
propulsion, a spaceship might use cutting edge ion
propulsion to get the crew there much faster.
Habitat modules and inflatable greenhouses
The UofA Lunar Greenhouse Project
Photo courtesy of: UA-CEAC / NASA Steckler Space Grant
Both Professor Zega and Dr. Parazynski
would like to see NASA and its partners set
a path for sending humans to the Red Planet. “If
you send a person—a geologist, an astronaut—to
a planetary body like Mars, they can think about
problems in real time. A person can always make
decisions much more quickly and readily than a
robot or spacecraft ever could. So an informed
scientist would be much preferred in
terms of figuring out things like
where should we sample?
Where should we go?
What should we
for growing food could be sent ahead of time, and
setting up where there’s water could make a big difference. Dr. Parazynski says that living underground
could dramatically reduce the exposure to radiation.
The engineering to inhabit Mars seems doable,
but it’s going to take a strong commitment and will
cost billions. But the scientists expect all sorts of
great innovations to come from it, including some
that will help our planet! If we plan to send a crew
to Mars by 2040 or 2050, would you be willing to
become an astronaut and go?
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Newsies Dance Up a Storm
by Reporter Kenny Strong, St. Michael’s School
The Broadway smash hit musical “Newsies” came to
Tucson April 21-26 at Centennial Hall. It was a Disney
production. Although there were no princesses and the
cast was mostly male it was a fabulous show for boys
and girls.
Set in New York City at the turn of the century,
the story is about poor boys who sold newspapers or
“newsies” as they were called. Based on a true story,
the hero Jack Kelly helps the child workers in New York
battle unfair wages from the publishers by organizing a strike. Jack also falls in
love with Katherine, a girl trying to be a reporter before woman were allowed to
do so. Even though she is the daughter of Joseph Pulitzer, the publisher, she
helps Jack and the newsies win the battle with her father.
There were many things that made this show amazing. The set, which took
nine semi-trucks to carry, made you feel like you were in old-time New York.
Not only did the newsies sing throughout the show, but a large number of
actors had their own solos. The most spectacular thing about the show was the
amazing dancing. From the moment the show started until it ended there were
unbelievable routines that included ballet leaps, tap dancing, gymnastic flips,
aerials and handsprings. The cast danced with brooms, on newspapers, and
on the beams of the set and had the audience gasping. When the entire cast
was on stage dancing and singing there was so much to watch that I wanted to
rewind it and see it again. “Newsies” was suppose to be on Broadway for only
101 performances, but due to demand they ended up doing 1,005 shows.
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Summer camps give kids the chance to try new things, explore, learn, make
new friends and collect memories that will last a lifetime. There are camps that
offer swimming, karate, science, math, ballet, baseball, art and so much more.
Choosing a summer camp is often decided by factors like is it a day camp
or an overnight camp? How close is it to home? How much does it cost and
are scholarships available? Does the camp require special clothing, shoes
and equipment? What is the ratio of campers-to-camp staff? Use the following
checklist to help you select a camp that is perfect for your child.
What type of camp would your child like to attend?
Music, Dance, Theatre
Sports
Math/Science
Space
Horses/Animals
Education
Other: ________________________
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Coupons/member discounts available?
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Are there different age levels for this camp?
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What is the ratio of campers-to-camp staff? ______________
Is camp staff well trained, experienced with children and background-checked?
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No
Day camp or residence (overnight) camp?
Residence
______Number of days/weeks
$______Per Day
Camp Information:
Swimming
Karate
Hobbies/Crafts
Day
_____ day camp hours
Cost:
If the camp involves swimming, is there a lifeguard on duty?
Yes
No
Is staff trained to accommodate children with special needs, allergies or
disabilities?
Yes
No
Is staff trained to handle emergencies?
Yes
No
Is staff trained in first aid and CPR?
Yes
No
Distance from home_____________
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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.
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GYMNASTICS
TUCSON
SUMMER CAMPS
3949 W. Costco Dr. #101 • 742-1444
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1 week sessions—all summer long
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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
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 scheduled for June
30th and July 1st .
May 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
ARTS AMERICA CONTINUED
Cost: 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.
[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
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.
AZ 4H INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
301 Forbes • University of Arizona • 343-9985
July 24–August 22, 2015
Ages: 10–16
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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.
BOOKMANS
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Bookmans.com
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Grant • 325-5767 & state-wide
Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list
of weekly free in-store summer kids events
and activities starting June 2015!
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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
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Registrations by May 18
($195.00)
(520) 577-6064
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4020 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
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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.
CAMP INVENTION
Locations throughout Arizona
800-968-4332
Program dates throughout Summer 2015
[email protected]
www.campinvention.org
Now Enrolling for Fall Call 887-4003 for Details
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.
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.
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
CASAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
10801 N. La Cholla Blvd. • 297-0922
June 1–July 24
Grades: 1–8
www.casaschristianschool.com
Flexible schedule part or full days. Choose
your classes, sports, science, cooking,
crafts, Spanish, robotics, sewing & more.
Extended care available.
CATALINA FOOTHILLS
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Camp Foothills
4300 E. Sunrise Dr.
209-7551 • Mary Glenn Hoge
May 26–July 24 • [email protected]
www.cfsd16.org/campfoothills
Camp Foothillls: Fun, Adventure, Friends!
Weekly half-day and full-day camps with
something for everyone! Build memories
with friends who enjoy art, sports, theatre,
STEM, swimming, field trips, outdoor
adventures and so much more! Options
for early and late scheduling including
basketball league.
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
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CEDO-STUDY OF DESERTS &
OCEANS
4560 E. Broadway Suite 220
520-320-5473 • Melissa Miller
June 11–15 (English)
July 2–6 (Bi-lingual, English/Spanish)
Ages: 10–14
[email protected]
www.cedointercultural.org
Wet Feet Ocean Camp, held at CEDO's
Field Station in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.
This year's theme is "Saving the Vaquita."
Campers discover the wonders of the
natural world while strengthening their
abilities in marine biology, working as a
team, and developing physical endurance
in the outdoors in a safe, nurturing
environment.
CENTERFIELD BASEBALL AND
SOFTBALL ACADEMY
5120 S. Julian Dr. #120
440-4487 • Ryan Lineberger
9 one-week sessions beginning June 1
mail to: [email protected]
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.
Camp is held in our 30,000 square foot
air-conditioned, indoor facility. Only $22
per day for great instruction! Cost: $109/
week (Instructional Camp 9 a.m.–noon).
Extended day option available up to 6 p.m.
Extended day includes wiffle ball, dodgeball
and basketball. Ask for pricing on extended
day options. Discount for multiple sessions;
multiple registrations from one family.
Ages: 6–14.
CHILD LANGUAGE CENTER
WINGS ON WORDS (WOW)
SUMMER CAMPS
202 E. Speedway Blvd.
628-1659 • Barbara Kiernan
June1–July 2
Preschool Camp (3 1/2–5) and Soaring Camp
(6 year olds)
www.clctucson.org
Half and full-day programs. Preschool
camp is for children 3 yrs. 6 mos.–5 yrs. 11
months who have not been to kindergarten.
Exciting activities emphasize enriched
language, social interaction and love of
reading. “Soaring into First Grade,” is a
camp for children who have just finished
kindergarten and will enter 1st grade in
the fall. In this camp, activities increase
independence in reading & writing; build
social & problem solving skills with peers,
and explore interactive science concepts.
Therapy available four times a week for children
with speech-language impairment. Affiliated
with UofA; public servant discounts; DES
approved; NAC accredited. Application
& scholarship forms on sidebar at www.
clctucson.org
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON
200 S. 6th Ave. • 792-9985 x114
[email protected]
www.childrensmuseumtucson.org
S.T.E.A.M. Camps offer fun-filled learning
all summer long! Campers will enjoy handson experiments, demonstrations and the
Museum’s exhibits. A variety of science,
technology, engineering, art and math
themes! Cost: Varies, Member discount
provided. Ages: 4–9.
SKY
I S L A N D S
PUBLIC SCHOOL
382-9210
Visit us at
6000 E. 14th St.
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Enrolling
Grades 9–12 for August
• Small classes, Smart teachers
• All core subjects plus Ecology,
Japanese and Art
Wild Weather Workshop
(ages 12–17) for June
• Become a Storm Tracker
• Build a weather station
• Meet local forecasters
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CIMARRON VISION
THERAPY SUMMER CAMP
6602 E. Carondelet Dr.
886-8800
May 26–July 17
[email protected]
www.cimarronfamilyvision.net
Is your child struggling in school? What if
your child's vision problem could be fixed
over the summer? Our program will improve
visual skills that are hindering concentration,
memory, reading, and learning before school
starts next year! A full exam is needed to
see if your child is a good candidate for the
program. Call or email for more information.
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
part-time nanny, or just on-call.
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June 1st–July 24th 9am–4pm
Camp themes will include astronomy, marine biology,
insects, forensics, techno-art, zoology, architecture
and more!
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.
$109
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
WWW.CENTERFIELDHITS.COM
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.
Flandrau members receive a 10% discount
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May 28– 30
June 1–July 24
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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.
“Great introduction to volleyball”
[email protected]
www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com
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5550 E. 5th St. • 745-5550 x229
Lynne Falkow-Strauss, Director
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
520-818-8668
CAMPS 2015
CONGREGATION ANSHEI
ISRAEL’S ESTHER B. FELDMAN
PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN
2015 Summer Camp
3-Day Mini Camp
Girls & Boys, ages 8–13 • Lunch provided
Everything takes place in McKale Center
Campers supervised at all times
ummer
$150
per camper
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,
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
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 tranquil 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
Dates:
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)
and
Please contact:
Moses Diodati
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: 520-576-7157
For more information: http://ugrad.eller.arizona.edu/camps
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.
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.
May 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
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!
DOWNTOWN TUCSON
PARTNERSHIP
100 N. Stone Ave. Suite 101
268-9032 • Brandi Haga-Blackman
June 1–July 31
[email protected]
www.downtowntucson.org
Bring your kids downtown to experience
Downtown Summer Camps! The Downtown
Tucson Partnership has compiled a list of
downtown organizations that offer summer
camps from June 1–July 31. Download
the Downtown Summer Camp brochure at
www.downtowntucson.org.
Eller College of Management
TECHDIVAS AND DIGIDUDES
TECHNOLOGY CAMP
Location: McClelland Hall,
Eller College of Management,
University of Arizona
1130 E. Helen St.
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
(Software 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
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
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.
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Camp Dates:
June 8th–
July 3rd
2 week/4 week,
half/full day
options
Grades: 4–12
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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3465 E. Kleindale
THE GRRRLS PROJECT
2800 E. Broadway Blvd. • 881-8940
Mon–Fri. June 8–12 • 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Girls ages 11-15
[email protected]
The Grrrls Project is open to all girls ages 11-15.
Girls can participate in empowering workshops
where they will learn skills in decision-making,
healthy relationships, communication, positive
body image and boost their self-esteem. Lunch
and snacks provided each day. Pre-registration is
required. For more information call 881-8940 or
email [email protected]
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,
supportive and engaging environment. Field
trips and snacks are included! Cost: $140/
week, $30/day. Ages: 5–12.
Programs provide children with in-depth,
hands-on education about animal care while
instilling kindness and compassion. Utilizing
activities, individual and group projects,
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.
8363 N Oracle Rd • 818-7974
June 1–July 31
Single Day $35 • Full Week (M–F) $160
www.heartandsoulgymnastics.net
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.
Ages 12–14:
HAPPY HOURS
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
HEART & SOUL SUMMER CAMPS
BEST ART/SCULPTURE CAMP IN TUCSON!
9 YEARS IN BUSINESS!
Ages 9–11:
When Dogs Were Wolves and Cats Were Wild
June 15–18
The History of Animal Welfare: Animal
Sheltering in Southern Arizona • July 20–23
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
700 N. Wilson
320-2206 • Karen Yrigoyen
May 26–July 17, 2015 • [email protected]
www.happyhoursforkids.org
9040 N. Oracle Rd.
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
520-575-1445
Ages 6–8:
Young Animal Advocates • June 1–4
Pet Vet: Caring Careers • July 13–16
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.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Dog Days in the Desert
Summer Camp
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]
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.
Learn more about these camps at:
www.toscanastudioandgallery.com
520-575-1445
For kids entering grades 3–6
Trak Ranch Summer Program
The place to be this summer if you love animals!
Arts, Crafts, Water Play,
Skill Building and More!
drinks & snacks provided
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)
• Interact with our animal family
• Horseback riding
• Community building
• Animal education
Call or email for Details!
298-9808
[email protected]
TRAK • 3230 N. Craycroft Rd.
www.traktucson.org
On the University of Arizona campus
June 1–5
Register at: stemdaycamps.org/soaz • (520) 272-4802
Facebook.com/STEMDayCampsOfSouthernArizona
May 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
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, round pens, arena, trail riding.
Transportation provided to and from Tucson.
Cost: $165. Ages: 7–18.
KU STUDIOS/KIDS UNLIMITED
6066 N. Oracle Rd.
293-1225
Preschool and Grade school sessions
[email protected]
www.kustars.com
KU Studios, Home of Kids Unlimited has
an exciting lineup of summer performing
arts camps for ages 3–14. Your kids will
sing, dance and act their way through the
day. Preschool Camps: June 8–12 Royalty
Training Camp. June 15–19 Disney Boot
Camp. July 6–10 LEGO Camp. Grade
School Camps: July 6–10 Fairy Tale Camp.
June 1–12 and July 13–24 Magic Tree
House–Dinosaurs Before Dark Musical
Summer Camp.Visit www.kustars.com for
more information.
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
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.
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP
5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
327-0160 • Amanda Gremel
June 1–July 31
[email protected]
www.livetheatreworkshop.org
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: 8–18.
MAD SCIENCE OF
PIMA COUNTY
1870 W. Prince Rd. #27
733-7000 • Caleb
[email protected]
tucson.madscience.org
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.
See our online flyer for camp locations
and dates. http://tucson.madscience.org/
locations/tucson/pdf/camp15flyer.pdf
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.
Discounts available for museum members.
Complete details and list of activities at
www.theminitimemachine.org/summercamp
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Sam Hughes Elementary School
700 N. Wilson
May 26 to July 17
Monday–Friday • 7am–6p.m.
Field Trips and Snacks Included
DES Contracted • $140/week or $30/day
A Summer of fun and hands-on learning including cooking,
sports, art, science, music and much more!
Call (520) 320-2206 today!
For more information, visit www.happyhoursforkids.org
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Join us for our Robot Classes
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
Great Birthday Parties!
amps
Summer C !
Available
3951 W. Ina Rd. • 520-428-3255
(Next to Starbucks) at Ina & Thornydale
RobotHobbies.com
Salpointe Lancers Girls
Summer Basketball Camp
June 15–18
Girls, grades 3 thru 12
8:00 a.m. to noon
Join us this summer to develop your skills with
All
our intensive, fundamental skills building camp.
Campers
Scrimmages,
competitive games and prizes, too!
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salpointe.org • [email protected]
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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.
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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.
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]
May 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
Overnite Camps:
Youth/Dance/Activity Camp
(ages 8–12): June 29–July 3
1545 E. Copper St. • 331-0682
June 15–18
Grades: 3–12
[email protected]
www.salpointe.org
Teen Adventure Camp (ages 13–18):
July 6–11
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
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!
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.
Salpointe High School will be running a
Girls Basketball Camp June 15–18 from
8:00 a.m. to noon. Girls in grades 3–12
are encouraged to join in for fundamental
skill building, scrimmages, and competitive
games and prizes. All campers will receive
a Lancer Camp T-shirt and will improve their
game. To register: https://www.salpointe.org/
document.doc?id=3076
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
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
SONYA’S BROWN SUGAR
BAKERY
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.
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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
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
PINE CANYON CONTINUED
Family Camp (All ages): July 3–5
Group Rentals & Retreats—call for
availability and pricing
BEAR 35 YEARS
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Group Rentals
call for availability and pricing
For more information see our listing and or go to www.pinecanyoncamp.com • 520-824-3553
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
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.
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
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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
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ST. MARK’S PRESCHOOL &
KINDERGARTEN
3809 E.Third St. • 325-1510
May 25–July 22
[email protected]
www.stmarkspreschool.com
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.
STEM DAY CAMPS OF
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
UA Campus
272-4802 • Laurene Huelsman
June 1–5 • 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.
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 our Hand-In-Paw Kid’s Club at
hssaz.org for early camp registration and
fun animal-related activities year-round!
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.
THE TUTORING CENTER
7883 N. Oracle Rd.
(SW corner of Oracle & Magee)
297-0400
[email protected]
www.tutoringcenter.com
Your child's future starts here! Rotational
approach to learning combined with one-toone instruction will help your child develop
skills that will last a lifetime!
Your child will develop stronger academic
skills in Reading, Math, and Writing.They
will develop better concentration, focus,
and attention span.They will gain more
confidence and motivation.They will develop
stronger Test-Taking and Study Skills. Call
today for more information.
TOSCANA STUDIO
AND GALLERY
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.
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]
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
May 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
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]
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
TUCSON CLAY CO-OP
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
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
Summer Clay Camp at the Tucson Clay
Co-op includes wheel throwing, hand
building and sculpture for children ages 6 to
12. 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]
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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!
A Child Language Center Program
Prepare your child to
learn and succeed!
TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART
SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM
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.
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
summer. Get 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.
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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
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DAVID RUBIO
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Camps in McKale
Center U of A
Mini Camps–May 26–28
& July 7-9
For girls & boys ages 8–13
Commuter only & lunch provided
July 10–12 • All Skills Camp I
This camp is for kids ages 10–18
Commuters $290–Residents $390!
July 13–16 • Position Camp
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
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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TUCSON RACQUET CLUB
SUMMER CAMP
4001 N. Country Club Rd.
520-303-7902 • Gary Engelbrecht
May 26–July 31
[email protected]
www.tucsonracquetclub.com
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!
TUTORING CLUB
4772 E. Sunrise Dr.
299-8899 • Keith Ames
Year–round
[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.
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
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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.
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, 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
May 2015 •
e-mail: [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
CAMPUS REC. CONTINDED
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.
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–July 3.
$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 them.
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!
1st & 2nd Grade Camps: Choose from
exploring insects, rocks, fun chemistry, art,
the human body and senses, animals, stars,
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the ocean and more! Full-day camps that
may also include swimming and on and offsite 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 offsite 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 everyone. All
of our centers are air conditioned, smokefree, 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.
WALKER YOUTH SAND
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CAMP
Arizona Sands Volleyball 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.
Creative Juice Art Bar
Earth Explorers / Dinosaurs
June 2
Come to see Peter Piper Pizza to
learn about bugs and
animals... including our prehistoric
friends!
Rock Star
June 23
Join us for a rockin’ time!
Dress like a music star and join our
team as we share musical tallents.
Western Day
Local Heroes day
June 9
We make safety fun! Learn about
your Local Heroes and how they
keep you safe.
Happy Birthday America
June 30
Celebrate Independence Day with
Peter Piper Pizza! Wear your red, white
and blue and create a Thank You card
for America’s Military Heroes.
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
Saddle up and bring a sidekick.
Don your finest western duds
and get ready for a shindig Peter
Piper style.
June 16
Get ready to put on your detective hat.
We’ll conduct a science experiment and
look for clues and gather evidence!
Pirate Day
July 7
Ahoy! We need all hands on deck
for a unforgettable pirate adventure!
Don’t forget to enter the Peter Piper
Pizza treasure hunt.
Superhero Day
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July 14
Science Detective
July 21
Superheroes to the rescue! Dress
in costume and discover how you
can be a real-life superhero.
Contact your
prefered
Peter Piper Pizza
to secure
your spot!
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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.
WILD WEATHER WORKSHOP
SKY ISLANDS
6000 E. 14th St.
382-9210
June 8–26 • $400/3 Weeks
Ages: 12_17
www.skyislands.org
Are you wild about weather? Or just want
to learn why hurricanes and tornadoes are
so powerful? Or about the jet stream? Or
why air moves? Spend June with us and
become a Storm Tracker. In partnership
with the UA, you will spend time with UA
grad students who will take you through the
science of storms and models of weather
forecasting. Visit Tucson’s National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration/NOAA and
National Weather Service/NWS. And build
your own weather station. Fee includes a
weather kit and Storm Tracker T-shirt.
YMCA OF SOUTHERN
ARIZONA DAY CAMPS
623-5511
TucsonYMCA.org
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: 520-586-3666. 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.
HARKINS THEATRES
1-800-601-4763
May 25–July 31
[email protected]
www.harkinstheatres.com
The ultimate summer movie-going program
for kids. Select movies for $5. Children's
concession combo only $4.75. Don't miss
the fun!
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 p.m.
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! See 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.
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Gaslight’s Robin Hood Delivers the Laughs
by Reporter Aidan Frye, Satori School
T
he Gaslight’s Robin Hood is the best show,
yet! There are lots of songs that you may
know, such as “Rockin’ Robin,” “Happy” and
other awesome songs.
You may know the story of Robin Hood, but you will
be blown away by this modern version, which runs
through June 7! There are a lot of funny parts, such
as mini-jousting, climbing the infinite tower, and a
funny stagehand (hint: look at the wall as Robin
Hood falls).
The actors love including the audience in the show
during the Olio! The olio for this show is a spoof on
American Bandstand.
The main character, Robin Hood, is played by actor
Jacob Coffin. He started acting at The Gaslight last August. Coffin got into acting by doing lots of
theater in high school. He also took acting in college in San Diego. When he came back to Tucson
he was looking for places to audition, and he found the Gaslight Theatre. He has done four shows
since. Each show is rehearsed for four weeks. Jacob’s favorite show has been Robin Hood.
Learn more online at www.thegaslighttheatre.com. Or you can order tickets by calling 886-9428.
Children’s Museum Opens
by Reporter Travis Cooper
BASIS Oro Valley
O
n May 1, the Children’s Museum Oro
Valley opened. The museum is a new
location of the Children’s Museum
Tucson. “A lot of Northwest families were
making the trek to our downtown location, so
we opened the Children’s Museum Oro Valley
to bring the fun closer to them,” says Latifah
Street, manager of guest services.
The Children’s Museum Oro Valley is much
smaller than the Children’s Museum Tucson.
All the exhibits are in one room.
“Eventually we hope to move into a larger
building, if there is enough interest from the
community,” says Street.
The museum is designed for kids 5-yearsold and younger. But, I had a lot of fun at the
new museum, and I am 8. I think that Amazing
Airways is the best play area. It is a giant tube
system that blows around scarves and balls
and shoots them out.
On June 1, the museum will begin offering
classes.
“The classes will include lots of activities
involving STEAM, which stand for Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math,” said
Jennifer Dutson, a Discovery Guide at the
museum who will also be one of the teachers.
The Children’s
Museum Oro Valley is located at 11015 N.
Oracle Rd. The hours are Tuesday through
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 per
person. Children younger than 1 are free. A
membership that includes visits for the whole
family for a year is $90. Dual memberships
that include admission to both Children’s
Museum locations are also available. For
more information go to cmorovalley.org.
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e ready to see the Greatest show on Earth next
month! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Circus will be at Tucson Arena June 18–21.
Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of
the coolest acts ever! Ringling Bros. goes to new
extremes with an all-new production, Ringling Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME. You
and your family can see the caravan of camels, the
world’s youngest human canonball, Xtreme sports athletes and much more.
Ticket prices range from $20–70. Kids ages 2–12
can see the show for only $10 each for select seating
on weekday shows. For tickets, visit you can visit Ticketmaster.com, call 800-745-3000 or visit the Tucson
Arena Box Office.
The Tutoring Center
Hosts Open House
T
his summer, don’t submit to the summer slump!
Keep your brain working and work to get even
smarter by visiting the Tutoring Center.
The Tutoring Center will be hosting an open house
May 13–16 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. You can check out
the offerings and even enter to win a free month of
tuition. The center will be raffling other prizes, too.
The center offers everything from a kindergarten
program up through SAT/ACT test preparation. You
can also schedule a free diagnostic assessment.
Visit the website www.tutoringcenter.com to learn
more. You can also call 237-0400. The Tutoring Center
is located at 7883 N. Oracle Rd.
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• May 2015
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