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‘A Dog Called Grk’
Author, Joshua Doder
Starts the Fun!
by Reporter Austin Johnson
Homeschool
 This book is written by Joshua Doder, a former chef, actor, librarian and reviewer for the newspaper, The Guardian.
The main characters are Timothy Malt, a dog called Grk, the Raffifi kids and Tim’s parents.
Tim is walking home from the neighborhood middle school in London, England. He’s taking the same route he usually does, but this time he’s in a hurry—he got a new helicopter simulator. He has several others, but this one is the best yet. Tim soon realizes that a small dog is following him. After several days, he finally looks at Grk’s collar and is determined to find Grk’s owners. But he finds out that the owner’s don’t even live in the country! Grk’s owners, Max and Natascha Raffifi, have been kidnapped, along with their parents, by the evil Colonel Zinfandel and taken to Eastern Europe. So Tim goes off on a mission that his parents wouldn’t exactly approve of!
He sneaks out of the house with Grk and gets to the airport, where the two hop on a plane to Stanislavia. Together he and Grk will have to pilot a helicopter, break into a high-security prison and make a nail-biting run for the border. This book is really well written, and there’s plenty of humor. I highly suggest you read this book and the others in the series.
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“Dinotrux”
Author & illustrator, Chris Gall
What Happened to the Dinotrux?
by Reporter Savannah Martyn
Coyote Trail Elementary
 Tucsonan Chris Gall’s most recent book, “Dinotrux,” is about trucks that look and live like dinosaurs. The creatures in the book have names like Dumploducus and Digasaurus. So “Dinotrux” is like a dinosaur history that stretches from cave man times on up to modern-day life, with part-dino, part-truck beings that ruled for a million years. The story answers the question of what happened to the dinotrux, (like the ‘What happened to the dinosaurs?’ question). For the answer, take a look at Gall’s entertaining book. The pictures might remind you of an old-fashioned comic book, and I highly recommend it.
Check out page 15 for my interview with Gall, or go to his Web site at www.chrisgall.com to find out more. You can also see him on March 13 at the Tucson Festival of Books, at the UofA campus, in a panel with other children’s authors.
I bet you’ll enjoy hearing about his books as much as I enjoyed interviewing him!
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The Elephant Quilt
by Reporter Mea Chiasson
Green Fields Country Day
Author Writes Because She Loves to Read
On Jan. 1, I had the privilege of interviewing Susan Lowell, a local author, to find out what being a writer is like.
Lowell writes books for both children and adults. Her books include: “The Elephant Quilt,” “The Three Little Javelinas,” “I Am Lavina Cumming,” “Cactus Flowers” and “Saguaro: The Desert Giant.”
I recently read “The Elephant Quilt: Stitch by Stitch to California,” which was published in 2008. It was illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen. It’s a picture book about a girl named Lily Rose and her family.
Lily Rose, Grandma and Mama sew a quilt as they travel west from Missouri to California in their blue wagon. At the beginning of the journey, Lorenzo, Lily Rose’s brother, tells Lily Rose that they are looking for an elephant. Will Lily Rose ever find the elephant? Read the book to find out!
Lowell was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. At age 7, she started writing and illustrating paper books. She went to college at Stanford and Princeton universities. She published her first book at age 37. Lowell and her husband run a publishing company called Rio Nuevo Publishers.
I asked Lowell which of the books she has written is her favorite. She says it’s always one of the books in progress. Right now, it’s a book she is writing called “Happy Javelinas.” Lowell says she became a writer because she loves to read. This is her advice for young writers: “Read, read, read, write, write, write, and experiment with different ideas.”
You can meet great authors like Lowell at the Tucson Festival of Books. It will take place on the University of Arizona campus March 13–14.
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Fat Cat
by Reporter Gizelle Rodriguez
Wakefield Middle School
Meet Author Brande at Bookfest!
Have you ever had the privilege of interviewing an award-winning author? I interviewed Robin Brande.
Brande has written “Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature” and her latest novel, “Fat Cat,” published in October! In this book she talks about a girl who does an experiment on herself during science project time—she is her science project!
“Looking at National Geographic pictures of prehistoric people gave me ideas of writing ‘Fat Cat,’ and because I was an overweight teenager,” explains Brande. It took her a year to finish writing the book, which included doing research and finding evidence, and two more years to get it published.
“I wanted to be a writer since I was in fifth grade, but my classmates convinced me I could not make a living out of it,” Brande remembers. Now she has published two books she loves.
She also has had many other jobs—like being a lawyer for a couple of years, owning her own business, and working as a teacher and a yoga instructor. She has a dog she loves and enjoys hiking with her husband.
I have always wanted to know how I can become a better writer. Brande gave me a practical and trouble-free recommendation: “Read as much as possible and write something every day in a journal.”
Interviewing an author was a great experience! You can meet Brande and many other great authors at the Tucson Festival of Books March 13–14 on the UofA campus.
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The Great Grand Canyon Time Train
by Reporter Kaylee Wong,
Alice Vail Middle School
All Aboard the ‘Time Train’
Everyone knows about the famous book “The Three Little Javelinas” by Susan Lowell. Well, now there’s an incredible new fiction book series for kids called The Great Grand Canyon Time Train.
Susan got this creative idea while she was exploring the Grand Canyon.
Did you know that she lives in Tucson?
This book is about two kids named Sam and Rosie who take a trip to the Grand Canyon with their parents on a train. They meet a man named John Wesley Powell, who gives them an opportunity to travel back in time! Then the two kids find themselves in an adventure back in time when the Earth was first created. Sam and Rosie see dinosaurs, prehistoric animals and strange fish. They get to see all the amazing mysteries of the Grand Canyon.
In addition, I thought the pictures in the book were really neat. The combination of story and the pictures make the book come to life. I thought I was in the cartoon world of the Grand Canyon with Sam and Rosie! You can reserve this book to borrow at your local library: www.library.pima.gov/
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“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”
by Reporter Yana Karapetyan,
Academy of Math &Science
‘Deathly Hallows’
 “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” is the final installment of J.K. Rowling’s series of books about a magical boy’s fight against the evil Lord Voldemort. “Deathly Hallows” is a great finale, filled with darkness and triumph. The story is spellbinding — every page seamlessly flows into the next.
“Deathly Hallows” begins with Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters firmly in control. The Ministry of Magic is falling to his evil influence very quickly; and now that Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore is dead, the members of The Order of The Phoenix, a group dedicated to fighting Voldemort, have to face trouble at every turn. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are running for their lives.
Even Hogwarts is in danger—the new headmaster is former Death Eater Severus Snape. It is a very dark, hopeless time.
Harry’s mission is to destroy all parts of Voldemort’s severed soul. The seven parts can be located ANYWHERE!
Will the magical and muggle (non-magical) world fall under the control of Voldemort?
Holes
by Reporter Maggie Hong,
Orange Grove Middle School
‘Holes’ Is a Classic in the Making!
 “Holes,” written by Louis
Sachar, won the prestigious
Newbery Award in 1999 and is
quickly becoming a classic read
for young readers. In
2003, it was made
into a movie starring
Shia LaBeouf.
The story is about
a fat boy named
Stanley who gets
taken to juvenile jail
and then on to Camp
Green Lake, where
he’s forced to dig
holes and find stuff.
There, he makes
friends with a boy called
Zero by the other boys because
he doesn’t like to answer their
questions. Zero lost his mom and
doesn’t know where his dad is.
Stanley was taken to this
juvenile jail camp because a
police officer thought he stole the
shoes of the famous baseball
player Clyde Lyvingston. But
Stanley didn’t really steal them,
they just fell on him. Then the
officer saw him running with
the shoes and arrested
him. Zero was the one
who actually stole them!
The two boys run
from the camp and
head for a mountain,
where they manage to
survive on 2,800 onions
a week! Returning to
camp, they try to steal
food from the kitchen but
they get caught redhanded.
A lawyer takes
the two boys back, and Stanley
and Hector find a suitcase that
has Stanley’s name on it. Get the
book to see what's inside the
suitcase and what ultimately
happens to Stanley
and Zero!
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Little Cheep Chirp
by Sophia Alexander
Ventana Vista Elementary
 What would happen if you found a
heap of feathers that turned out to be
a baby bird on the parking lot?
Well, Nell Bradford decided that
she would care for the baby robin,
which she named Robbie. Bradford
must have had a lot of patience to
care for such a young chick and raise
it to a healthy adult robin. She gave
it water, and for its food her husband
dug worms from their garden.
The bird lived in a cardboard box
until it was too big. Then Bradford put
it in a cage outside. Not only did the
author have to care for the little one,
she also had a task of teaching it to
fi nd its food. After a couple of months
the robin was able to live on its own
and the “proud parents” let her go!
My favorite part of the story was
when Robbie returned to Bradford’s
house the following spring with her
mate. The birds chirped and circled
around the
trees and
then fl ew
away.
I was fortunate to be able
to talk to Bradford over the phone.
She told me that saving the robin
inspired her to write the story, “Little
Cheep Chirp.” Just a few years later,
while cleaning her desk, she found the
story and decided that kids needed to
read it. Because Bradford was an
elementary teacher for 27 years,
every year she read this story to her
class. And recently, 40 years later,
Bradford decided to publish it.
Bradford says she loves nature
and animals. She enjoys working in
her garden and playing bridge. She
has two dogs and a bird.
It’s great that I was one of the fi rst
people to read this published story!
Even my older brother enjoyed it.
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Talking With Writer Janette Rallison
at Changing Hands Bookstore
by Reporter Anika Banister, New Vistas Academy
Adventure? Comedy? Romance? Fantasy? Janette Rallison has got it all
in her incredible book, “My Fair Godmother.” Janette Rallison is an amazing
writer that has written eighteen books, including “My Fair Godmother.” She
has been writing for her entire life and is a wonderful person and author.
Janette Rallison is an engaging and charming person. Besides writing,
she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has a husband
and five children, one of which is a
teenage girl that has inspired many
books that Janette has written. Her role
model is her mother, and now she is a
role model to thousands of children and
teenagers today. Janette is an
inspiration for all.
Janette has been writing for her
entire life because she enjoys it. The
creativity involved is what appeals to her
about writing, and the satisfying
moments when the writing flows.
Janette herself is inspired by authors
such as Eoin Colfer, Jonathan Stroud,
and Shannon Hale. She also enjoys the
book, “Pride and Prejudice,” by Jane
Austen. She was greatly encouraged by
her fifth grade teacher, who believed in
her writing. Janette took English classes
and creative writing classes to further
her writing career. Whenever she writes
a story or scene, or any writing, she will
show it to her friends and family to get
feedback on the writing. She is a
fantastic writer, and proves it in her
book, “My Fair Godmother.”
“My Fair Godmother” is one of Janette Rallison’s recently published
books. It was published by Walker Books for Young Readers on December
22, 2009. Inspired by a play about twisted fairytales, the characters in the
book were based off of the traditional characters mixed with the actors and
actresses who played the parts. The story is about a teenage girl whose
boyfriend dumps her for her older sister. When life becomes unbearable, her
fair godmother shows up to give the girl, Savannah, three wishes. The
godmother was given the “assignment” of Savannah as an extra credit
project because she was not doing well in Fairy Godmother School. That was
why she was only a fair godmother. Read about how Savannah tries to fix
things with her wishes, and then how she tries to fix her wishes when they do
not turn out to be satisfactory. It is a funny, romantic adventure!
Janette is a busy writer! She has also written “Playing in the Field;” “All’s
Fair in Love, War, and High School;” “Revenge of the Cheerleaders;” “It’s a
Mall World After All;” “Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Free Throws;” “Just One
Wish;” and “Fame, Glory and Other Things on My To-Do List.” Janette
Rallison and her books are both marvelous and satisfying!
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“Percy Jackson, The lightning Thief”
Author & illustrator, Rick Riordan
‘Lightning Thief’ Steals the Show!
by Reporter Sadie Azersky
Harelson Elementary
Do you know about Greek mythology? If you don’t, then you should read “The Lightning Thief,” the first book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. Rick Riordan is the author of these great books.
“The Lightning Thief” is about a kid named Percy Jackson who learns he is a demigod—half human, half god. He is accused of stealing the master lightning bolt from Zeus, the leader of the Greek Gods who live on Mt. Olympus. Percy and his friends, Annabeth and Grover, set out to find the real thief and clear Percy’s name.
This book was named a New York Times Notable Book of 2005, a Child magazine Best Book of the Year and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
It was also made into a major motion picture that hit the silver screen earlier this year.
Check out the rest of the books in the series, too! They’re amazing!
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The Ranger's Apprentice
by John Flanagan
‘Ranger’ Series Tests Courage, Loyalty
by Reporter Allison Schultz,
New Vistas Academy
 If you have the qualities of courage, loyalty and perseverance, you could be invited to develop the skills of a Ranger!
In the Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan, 15-year-old Will— who is an orphan— has been chosen as an apprentice to the Rangers, the protectors of the medieval kingdom of Araluen. Halt, Will’s mentor, trains Will in the skills of battle and surveillance. Soon, Will’s skills are put to the test as the exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, gathers his forces for an attack on the kingdom.
Can Will outthink the evil lord and lead the king’s army to victory? Can Will escape his captors? Can he protect Princess Cassandra, daughter of the king, and earn the silver oakleaf that marks one’s status as a Ranger of the Kingdom of Araluen?
If you enjoy Greek mythology, fantasy stories like the “Lord of the Rings” and military stories, you will hit the target with the Ranger’s Apprentice series.
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Real Girls’ Guide to Everything Is Great!
by Erin Brereton
Are you a girl and need some advice?
by Reporter Kaylee Wong
Alice Vail Middle School
 Well, if you are, “Real Girls’ Guide to
Everything” by Erin Brereton
is the right book for you!
This is a great book
for girls in middle school.
This book has lots of tips
to help you in the future.
Some topics include: having
good friends, beauty
tips, party ideas, reaching
your goals and so much more. This book
teaches you how to live a happy, healthy
life as a girl.
“Real Girls’ Guide to Everything” also
tells you what’s coming up. There’s also
a quiz at the end that you can take to see
what you can improve on. In addition, this
book taught me awesome advice that I
will use now and later in life. It’s awesome
to be a girl! Read “Real Girls’ Guide to
Everything” by Erin Brereton today!
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Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea
by Gary Kinder
‘Ship of Gold’ a Great Journey
by Reporter Monica Kiilehua,
Home school
 “Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea” is the true story about a smart kid named Tommy Thompson. He grows up to be an engineer studying the problems of working in the deep ocean. In order to develop his work further, he needed a shipwreck to test his equipment on, so he chose the S.S. Central America.
The S.S. Central America sank in 1887 during the California Gold Rush while carrying a large shipment of gold and many passengers. Some chapters describe the shipwreck based on the memories and letters of the survivors.
Thompson started work about a century later, in the 1980s, and the book is about the problems that he encountered and how he solved them.
Author Gary Kinder recreates the shipwreck so vividly that I felt like I was there on the ship. There is a little swearing, but it is mostly blanked out.
Based on the interest level in the subject and reading ability, I would say this book is for seventh graders and up, but if it sounds interesting to you, go for it!
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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
by Tom Angleberger
The Force Is with ‘Origami Yoda’
by Reporter Parrish Ballenger,
Holladay Intermediate Magnet
 I picked up “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda,” by Tom Angleberger, because I like Star Wars. In this book, a social outcast named Dwight makes an origami Yoda finger puppet and uses it to give everyone advice. In each chapter, a different character gets advice from Yoda. The narrator, a sixthgrader named Tommy, collects the chapters and adds his comments and the comments of a friend, Harvey. A third friend doodles on it.
Tommy and Harvey don’t agree about whether or not Origami Yoda is real and can predict the future. For example, one time Yoda predicted a new vampire movie was going to be bad. Tommy said he wished he had listened to Yoda because the movie stunk. Harvey said that Dwight just looked up a review of the movie.
This book was exactly as funny as I thought it would be. It is the first book I’ve read by Angleberger; I would read other books by him if they’re as funny as this one.
Other kids would relate to this book. Learn more at www.origamiyoda.com.
Publisher: Amulet Books
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Accept No Sub for Creacher
by Levi Fallavollita
Old Vail Middle School
 “Substitute Creacher” is a funny picture book for young readers, but more experienced readers will find the story and colorful illustrations enjoyable as well.
The story begins with Ms. Jenkins, a frazzled teacher who needs a day off to get a break from her unruly class. From the title, “Substitute Creacher,” I expected this monster to come to class and terrorize these bad children, but it was not like that at all. Substitute Creacher came in looking scary alright—the was a green blob octopus-looking creature with one eye in the front, three in the back of his head and these crazy green tentacles.
The creature speaks to the class in rhyme as he tells them stories about what happened to other misbehaving children like Keith the glue eater who ate so much glue things began sticking to him, and Kylie a girl who liked to draw and one day drew a dragon when she was supposed to be taking a test—this dragon came out of the page into her class!
The unruly class becomes very interested in the creature’s rhymes, but they turn sad when they realize Mr. Creacher must remain a creature until he pays for his bad behavior by teaching others the lesson he learned.
I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it because it is funny, has some mystery, and it sends a good message to kids not to misbehave or there will be consequences.
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“The Tale of Despereaux”
Author, Kate DiCamillo
A Mouse’s Tale is Enchanting
by Reporter Maggie Hong
Orange Grove Middle School
Despereaux is a small mouse that was born with his eyes open. He happens to fall in love with a human princess. He is also the knight that saves the princess, a beautiful girl named Pea.
Princess Pea’s father, King Philip, absolutely hates rats and thinks that mice are just one step away from rats. Roscuro/Chiaroscuro is a rat who lives in the dungeon. He wants revenge on the princess because she glared angrily at Roscuro and it broke his heart.
The most interesting part of the story is when Despereaux goes to the thread master to get thread, so he won’t get lost in the dungeon. This is a significant part of the story because Despereaux loves the princess. He chooses to go to the dungeon, to find Princess Pea and save her.
“The Tale of Despereaux” is by Kate DiCamillo. I like the story just the way it is, but it would be interesting if the book could tell more about Despereaux’s life with the princess in the castle. Furthermore, more French words such as “adieu” and “Despereaux” can be introduced in the book.
“Twisters”
Author, Lucille Recht Penner
Illustrator, Allen Garns
Swept Up by the Book ‘Twisters!’
by Reporter Katelyn Johnston
Dunham Elementary
A twister is a tornado. It can rip off clothes. It can pick up a car or even a house.
Most tornados hit the Midwest in an area called Tornado Alley. The tornado begins to look like a funnel hanging from the sky. If it touches the ground, it’s a tornado!
Some tornados seem crazy. One day a tornado picked up a crate of eggs, and none of the eggs broke!
In Illinois a farmer saw money that had been carried from a town 100 miles away! I learned this from the non-fiction book “Twisters!” by local author Lucille Recht Penner. I was also amazed to learn that “dust devils” that happen around here are a form of twister! This book also teaches you what the National Weather Service is doing to help us learn more about tornados and hurricanes. The illustrations by Allen Garns are nicely detailed and help you feel what it’s like to be in a twister. This book is informative and entertaining, and I highly recommend it—it could save your life!
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Twilight Has Romance, Vampires
“Twilight,” “New Moon,” “Eclipse”
and “Breaking Dawn.”
by Reporter Jasmine Romanov
Green Fields Country Day
 If you enjoy mysterious books with adventure and romance, the Twilight series is for you. These books by Stephenie Meyer are adored by people around the world.
When Bella Swan decides to leave the hot, sweaty home she loves in Phoenix to live with her dad in Forks, Wash., she doesn’t know what to expect. But she is unprepared to meet a boy named Edward with a dark secret. If you like vampires, read this book!
You can enjoy the thrill of four books in the collection: “Twilight,” “New Moon,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn.” The first three books have been made into motion pictures—”Eclipse” opens this month. Each book gets more intense and exciting! Read about Bella and Edward, their journey through romance, and Edward’s vampire family.
These books may not be appropriate for younger children. But if you enjoy adventure and romance, sink your teeth into the Twilight series. It is sure to match your taste!
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Runholt’s ‘Third Lucretia’ Mystery
Is a Must-Read!
by Adia Zoey Tapia,
Bonillas Basic Curriculum
“The Mystery of the
Third Lucretia” is for
mystery lovers.
 The book is part of
the Kari + Lucas
Mysteries by author
Susan Runholt. Kari
and Lucas are best
friends.
This book takes
these two adventurous
girls to London,
where Kari’s mom
has been assigned
by her magazine,
The Scene.
There, the
friends uncover a
multi-million-dollar art crime. The
two know a lot about art and
know a fake painting when they
see one!
If you like art, mysteries and/or
art crimes,
you’ve gotta
read this book!
This fiction
work covers
many places,
and I would
give this book
five stars out of
five.
So far,
Runholt has
written three
books for this
mystery series:
“The Mystery of
the Third
Lucretia,” “Rescuing Seneca
Crane” and her latest, “The
Adventures of Simba Hill,” which
comes out March 3.
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ASU Gammage
480-965-5062 • June 15–21
press@asugammage.com
www.asugammage.com
Camp Broadway gives young people an on-stage and behind-the-scenes introduction to Broadway. Camp classes include acting, scene study, music theory, singing and dancing. The camp fosters teamwork, discipline, commitment and support.
Cost: $600. Ages: 10–17.
Academy of Classical Ballet
21501 N. 78th Ave. #100 • Peoria
623-572-7222
Beginning dancers: June 8–27, July 13–Aug. 1
Young Dancers: June 8–25, July 13–30
1–4 p.m.
Several options available.
Beginning Dancers: Ages 4–7, one class per week. June 8–27 or July 13–Aug. 1. Cost: $60 for both sessions.
Young Dancers: Ages 7–11; four classes per week. 1–4 p.m., June 8–25 or July 13–30. Cost: $140/week.
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American Lung Association
Camp: Not-A-Wheeze for asthma sufferers
Phoenix & Tucson
Kelly Szymanski • 602-258-7505
May 30–June 5 • kszymanski@lungarizona.org
www.lungarizona.org
At Camp: Not-A-Wheeze, 7 through 14 year olds with moderate to severe asthma experience the same exciting activities found in a typical summer camp, but at a pace geared to their needs. Volunteer medical professionals team up with the campers and provide around-the-clock supervision. Call for a brochure. Financial aid is available. Ages: 7–14.
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Arcadia Ice Arena
3853 E. Thomas Rd. • Phoenix
Jim Rogers • 602-957-9966 • June 1–Aug. 14
icemonger@aol.com • www.arcadiaice.com
Ice skating day camp. Includes skate rental, lessons, skating time, activities, movies, snacks and nutritious lunches. Lots of fun on a hot summer day! SPECIAL OFFER for Bear Essential readers: Sign up by May 15, for a Bear discount of $25 OFF the first week of camp. If you sign up and pay for two weeks, receive a third week for FREE!
Cost: $165/week. Ages: 5–12.
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Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Ln. • Peoria
Kurtis Overby • 623-776-8400 x112
Program dates all summer starting in June
kurtis@azbroadwaytheatre.com
www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
ABT offers children’s summer programs such as “Charlotte’s Web” and “The Selfish Giant,” as well as Youth Summer Academy’s “Extra Ordinary,” “Pirates! The Musical,” and “Rent: School Edition.” Currently on our main stage is “Bye Bye Birdie,” which is fun for the whole family. Cost: $7–$500. Ages: 7–18.
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Arizona Museum for Youth
35 N. Robson St. • Mesa
480-644-2467
July 21–24 • 9:30–11:30 a.m.
www.ArizonaMuseumforYouth.com
The Art of Color! at AMY. Explore the art of color in this camp especially for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners! We will explore the art of color through watercolor landscape painting, tissue paper collage, wax resist drawing and scratch art—all inspired by the works of art on view in the My Favorite Monster exhibition. Registration limited to the first 30 students. Snacks included in registration. 9 a.m. drop off for $4.50 per day. Cost: members $135, non-members $160. Ages: 4–6.
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Arizona Science Center
Camp Science
600 E. Washington St.• Phoenix
LeAnn Gast • 602-716-2000
Weeks of June 8, 15 and 22 &
July 6, 13 and 20 • gastl@azscience.org
www.azscience.org
This summer, travel the cosmos, concoct experiments, delve into DNA, test the laws of physics and experience a volcano eruption—all in five days! Kids will explore why science matters and why it’s fun for everyone in this one-of-a-kind adventure camp! Cost: members $200, non-members $225. Ages: Investigators 6–7, Junior Scientists 8–9, Researchers 10–11.
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ASU Herberger College
Community School of the Arts
ASU Tempe Campus
Catherine Fletcher • 480-727-0700
June 1–July 17
communityschool@asu.edu
http://communityschool.asu.edu
Summer camps for kids ages 5–14 in art, dance, music and theater. Camps are half-day, two-week sessions. Campers who want to stay all day can choose two disciplines: one morning and one afternoon. Bring a lunch and camp assistants will escort students to their afternoon classes. Cost: $260–$285 per half-day two-week session. Ages: 5–14.
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Barness Family JCC
Summer Day Camp
908 N. Alma School Rd. • Chandler
480-897-0588
Pre-Camp May 26–28, June 1–July 31
Post-Camp Aug. 3–5 • 9 a.m. 3:30p.m.
info@evjcc.org www.evjcc.org
“Memories to Last a Lifetime!” Three 3-week sessions combines overnights, fieldtrips and special events. Travel Camp for grades six to nine are one-week sessions. Age- related programming include themed days, arts & crafts, music, swimming, sports, cooking, Israeli culture, away trips and leadership training. Half day and/or three-day option for younger campers. Extended care hours. Ages/grades: 2 years–grade 10.
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Camp Invention
Anthem, Apache Junction, Buckeye, Chandler, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix (Kyrene District), Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson, Glendale, Wittmann
Stephanie Stortz • 1-800-968-4332
See Web site for camp dates
info@campinvention.org
www.campinvention.org
The Camp Invention program is a non-profit science enrichment experience that develops creative thinking, team work and problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration and FUN. For children entering grades one to six. Supported by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. New curriculum each year. Cost: $205–$250 Discounts and Partial scholarships available.
Grades: Entering 1–6.
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Challenger Space center
21170 N. 83rd Ave. • Peoria
623-322-2001 • June 8–July 31
www.azchallenger.org
From the depths of the oceans to the ice regions of the solar system, this summer Challenger Space Center young explorers celebrate the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of the telescope to explore the skies. Half-day and full day camps available for kids ages 5 to 14. Weeklong sessions begin June 8–July 31. Check out www.azchallenger.org for more information and a reservation packet. Early registration discount through March 31. 623-322-2001
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Childsplay Academy
Tempe Performing
Arts Center
132 E. Sixth St. • Tempe
Sybil Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder
900 S. Mitchell Dr. • Tempe
480-921-5751 • June 1–July 31
www.childsplayaz.org
Dance, drama, theatre and music. Over 25 different half- and full-day sessions. Some classes offered include “The Wizard of Oz,” “Aladdin,” “Legally Blonde” and “Mythical Adventures.” Cost: $45–$595. Tempe residents eligible for a 10 percent discount. Ages: 18 months–18 years.
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City of Chandler
Find the perfect camp from the complete list on our Web site
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime
Teen Adventure Camps
Andersen Jr. High
480-782-2718 • June 8–July 17
www.chandleraz.gov/teens
Cost: Full day $105/week, half day $63/week. Grades: Entering 7–9.
Environmental Education Center
at Veterans Oasis Park
480-782-2890 • July 13–24
www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis
Cost: $50/week. Ages: 7–9, 10–12.
Tumbleweed Recreation Center
480-782-2912 • June 8–July 24
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed
Tumbleweed Recreation Center Art Camp
June 8–July 24 • www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime
Cost: $75/week. Ages: 6–12.
Snedigar Recreation Center
480-782-2640 • June 8–July 24
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime • Grades: 1–6.
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City of Peoria
Various Peoria elementary schools
623-773-7137 communityservices@peoriaaz.gov
http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov
Summer Camp: Liz Bearden,
Kelli Kincaid & Gus Brown
May 22–July 31 • 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Summer Camp provides DHS licensed childcare with extended hours. Daily fees include all field trips and snacks. Cost: $30 non-refundable registration, $23/day, $97/week. Grades: K–6.
Summer Rec: Liz Bearden & Kathleen Kresl
May 26–July 16 • 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Featuring a drop-in program. Children can sign themselves in and out. Daily activities and field trips are offered at an additional fee along with a one-time registration fee. Cost: $60 resident/$90 non-resident registration fee for eight weeks. Grades: 1–5.
Tiny Tots: Liz Bearden & Kathleen Kresl
May 26–July 16 • 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tiny Tots provides DHS licensed childcare in a recreational-based setting. Daily activities, crafts and field trips offered at an additional fee along with a one-time registration fee. Cost: $60 resident/$90 non-resident registration fee for eight weeks. Ages: 4–5.
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Coldwater Music School
13321 W. Indian School Rd. #A107 • Avondale
623-535-7778
www.cwmusicschool.com
Based on five decades of Yamaha group-teaching development. Students listen, move, sing, play, read and experience every aspect of music. As they advance, they study performance, improvisation and composition. Free preview class. Ages: 3 and up.
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Crazzy’s Wasewagan
Camp & Retreat
Near Big Bear • Angelus Oaks, CA
909-794-2910 • June–Aug. www.CampWasewagan.com
Owned by the former executive director of Lazy J Ranch Camp. Crazzy’s Wasewagan provides a wholesome and natural environment for kids of all ages to enjoy. Originally established in 1933, the camp is located in the San Bernardino Mountains. Activities may include river rafting trips, riflery, archery, ropes course, surfing, swimming, fishing, canoeing, fencing, hiking and river walks. Other activities may include horseback riding, mountain biking, climbing wall, basketball and more. Campers earn a trophy or ribbon for various achievements. Weekends available for groups and retreats during the school year. Call for tour. Ages: 5–16.
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Dance Connection Too
207 N. Gilbert Rd. #201 • Gilbert
480-558-2055 • June 16–19
www.dctoo.com
A whole month’s training in just one week!
Hip Hop Jam: Rock out in our high energy classes. Ages: 5 and up.
Dynamite Express: A fun variety of jazz, precision dance, line and pom. Saturday, June 20, girls can audition for “The Dynamite Express” dance team. Ages: 5–17.
Tiny Dancers Workshop: Experience classes in tap, jazz, tumbling and fairytale ballet. Ages: 2–6.
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Desert Palms Equestrian Center
28410 N. 44th St. • Cave Creek
Michelle McVey • 480-239-4896
June 8–11, June 22–25, June 29–July 2
July 13–16, July 20–23 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
www.desertpalms.net
Campers enjoy quality time with horses, gain confidence and make new friends. The day includes two rides daily, first learning proper seating, then enjoying games or bareback riding lessons. Horse education covers colors and markings, horse health, barn safety, proper grooming—and new this year—miniature horse driving. Horse-related arts & crafts and scavenger hunts, plus swimming. Camps highly supervised by qualified instructors. Ages: 7–18.
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East Valley Children’s Theatre
Alan Crawford • 480-756-3828
info@evct.org • www.evct.org
EVCT Summer Camp-2009
Stapley Jr. High School • Mesa
June 1–12, June 15–26
a.m., p.m. or all-day program
Join us for two or four weeks of exciting theater activities that motivate young actors through music, dance and acting. Participants learn skills through musical theater performance. Cost: $145–$215. Ages: 8–15.
Imagination Theatre Camp for Youth Age 5–8 EVCT Rehearsal Studio • Mesa
June 1–12 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.: Mon.–Fri.
An introduction to performing on stage, acting, singing and dancing. Musical performance for parents on final day. Cost: $155, Shirt $10. Ages: 5–8.
Eurorhythm Dance Studio
Ballroom Dance Camp
15050 N. Northsight Blvd. #105 • Scottsdale
480-443-0205
www.eurorhythm.net
Introduces children ages 8 to 17 to the fundamentals of ballroom dancing. Proper hold, leading and following, and etiquette will be taught alongside the steps and techniques of popular dances. Each week a new dance will be covered. Four-week series format. Children must come to all four weeks of a class, except in the case of an emergency.
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Friendly Pines Camp
933 Friendly Pines Rd. Prescott
Kevin Nissen
888-281-2267
June 14–July 29 info@friendlypines.com
www.friendlypines.com
Friendly Pines, nestled in the tall pines ofPrescott, offers a program and 68 years of summer camp experience. Horses, waterskiing, rock climbing, ropes course, art & crafts, fishing, swimming, sports, performing arts and more. Cost: From $860/week. Ages: 6–13.
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Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
Summer Camp-All Ages
6245 E. Bell Rd. • Scottsdale
480-951-2236 • June, July & Aug.
www.GoshinKarate.com
Self Defense—Life Skills, Fitness & Fun. Situation Awareness—How to Avoid Danger. Bully Busters Programs—Dealing with a Bully. Practical Self Defense—Escapes that Work. Role Playing—Becoming a Street Smart Kid. Don’t let your kids waste another summer on the couch watching TV or playing video games. Let us teach them something they can actually use in real life. Call today for our “Summer Camp Specials.”
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Hall of Flame
Museum of Firefighting
6101 E. Van Buren • Phoenix
602-275-3473 • Mon.–Fri.
www.hallofflame.org
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting—The world’s largest museum of firefighting history features fun, memorable and affordable field trips Monday through Friday, ranging from storytimes to Wet n’ Wild Workshops.
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Harkins Theatres Movie Fun
1-800-601-4SMF (763) • May 25–July 31
www.HarkinsTheatres.com
The ultimate movie-going summer program for kids. Ten movies for $5. Individual, one-time tickets $4. Don’t miss the fun!
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iD Tech Camps–
America’s #1 Tech Camp!
Arizona State University and
Over 60 prestigious universities nationwide
1-888-709-TECH (8324)
June 14–July 26 • info@internalDrive.com
www.iDTechCamps.com
Create digital movies, Web sites, video games, robots and more! iD Tech Camps provides weeklong day and overnight summer programs for ages 7–18 at 60 universities in 26 states, including Arizona State University. Ages: 7–18.
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Keene’s ATA Black Belt Academy
6740 W. Deer Valley Rd. #106 Peoria
623-561-KICK (5425) www.keenesata.com
More than just summer fun, Keene’s ATA will transform your child into a leader— someone with self-discipline, self-confidence, mental alertness and goal setting skills! You’re just a phone call away from something completely new.
Kyrene Kids Club
Kyrene School District Office
8700 S. Kyrene Rd. • Tempe
Kids Club Office • 480-783-7314
May 27–July 31 • Mon.–Fri.
www.kyrene.org/childcare
Kids enjoy an award-winning program in a camp environment featuring field trips, special events, swimming/water play, games, art and science activities, clubs and more. Sign-up by the week to coordinate with summer plans. K–5 programs cost: $65–$135 (depending on number of days). Toddler–4 year old programs also available.
Kyrene Summer Academy
8700 S. Kyrene Rd. • Tempe
480-783-7314
June 1–25 • Mon.–Thu.
www.kyrene.org/summeracademy
School-age (K–8) children take one to four classes per day depending on their interests and needs, including academic and “just for fun” options that nurture intellectual and social skills. Classes include Ooey Gooey Science, Jr. Detectives, performing and fine arts, foreign language, Cut It Up: Extreme Dissection, sports math, computer web design, cooking, sports and more. Grades: K–8.
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Ladybug Learning Club
1380 E. Guadalupe Rd. • Gilbert
Val Vista & Guadalupe
Jenifer Merriam, owner &
Cathy Merrill, office coordinator
480-229-5809 • June–July
jen@ladybuglearningclub.com
www.ladybuglearningclub.com
Ladybug Learning Club Christian Preschool offers week-long summer camps in June and July with fun topics like “Messy Art” and “Kids in the Kitchen.” This year we offer a “Kindergarten Kick Off” Camp, which meets two days per week for six weeks. Cost: Call for 2009 pricing. Ages: 3–8.
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The Little Gym of Litchfield Park
1400 N. Litchfield Rd. #G-8A • Goodyear
623-535-5222
June 2–Aug. 7 • Tue.–Fri.
www.tlglitchfieldparkaz.com
Our Anytime, Summertime Camps offer hours of fun and activity. The specially developed camp curriculum, designed around themes such as “Sports Spectacular,” “Guppies to Puppies” or “Harry’s School of Magic” combines physical fitness, gymnastics and play with arts & crafts and special events. Camps are available Tuesday through Friday for three hours each day. Choose the days and weeks that fit your schedule. It’s the perfect break for kids—and parents—during the long summer months. Cost: Camps start at $30/day with discounts for multiple days purchased and siblings. Ages: 3–10.
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McCormick Stillman
Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. • Scottsdale
480-312-2584 • May 3–July 5
Sundays • 7:30–9 p.m.
www.TheRailroadPark.com
Family fun with music under the stars! Presenting our Summer Evening Concert Series May 3 to July 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy a series of FREE concerts. Dance on the grass or relax and listen to rock, R&B, retro, country and more. For more information call 480-312-2312 or visit our Web site.
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Mini-Skool Early Learning Centers
“Go XTREME” Ultimate Summer Adventure Camp 2009
Peoria • 7629 W. Thunderbird
Lisa/Director • 623-376-2344
Peoria • 18820 N. 83rd Ave.
83rd Ave. & Union Hills
Theresa/Director • 623-561-0212
Gilbert • 2315 S. Lindsay Rd.
Angel/Director • 480-963-1155
Gilbert • 6288 S. Higley Rd.
Jeanne/Director
480-633-5588
May 30–Aug. 4 cmontoya@mini-skool.com
www.mini-skool.com
Mini-Skool Early Learning Centers’ Summer Club program, “GO XTREME” Ultimate Summer Adventure Camp 2009, promises a summer filled with fun, themed-based activities including games, sports and arts & crafts. Free t-Shirt with enrollment. Ages: 5–12.
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Montessori of Surprise
18540 N. Parkview Pl. • Surprise
623-760-7548 • June 1–July 31
www.montessoriofsurprise.com
Join us as we take a trip around the world. We will experience life in other countries through food, music, art, language and culture. This will be a summer to remember with in-house field trips, water days and plenty of room on scorching hot summer days in our 1,200-sq. ft. indoor, air conditioned activity room. Ages: 1–6.
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Music Maker Workshops
Ahwatukee • 480-706-1224 • June 8–12
www.musicmakerworkshops.com
Children ages 3 to 6 will learn piano songs, play piano games and earn prizes! Cost: $75. Piano plus Kindermusik camp $150.
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Peoria ATA Black Belt Academy
6819 W. Peoria #101 • Peoria
623-486-4779
www.peoriakarate.net
More than just summer fun, Peoria ATA Black Belt Academy will transform your child into a leader— someone with self-discipline, self-confidence, mental alertness and goal setting skills! You are just a phone call away from something completely new.
Phoenix Boys Choir
Summer Training Classes
1131 E. Missouri Ave. • Phoenix
602-264-5328 x28
www.phoenixboyschoir.org
The Phoenix Boys Choir invites boys to learn music reading, vocal technique, choral music repertoire and more! Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes will be offered during June. Grades: Entering 2–8.
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Phoenix
Sports Center
3839 W. Indian School Rd. • Phoenix
Roger Behrens • 602-272-2938
May 5–Aug. 4 • pscsoccer@pscsoccer.com
www.PSCSoccer.com
Phoenix Sports Center is for boys, girls and adults. Come experience the fun of indoor soccer. One hour a week of training and games. Play indoors in the air-conditioned arena. Players will be grouped to play on a team. Ages: 2–19, adult.
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Polar Ice “Skate, Rattle & Roll
Summer Camp”
Desert Schools Coyotes Centers
Chandler • 7225 W. Harrison St.
Juliana Kenny • 480-598-9400
www.polaricechandler.com
Peoria • 15829 N. 83rd Ave.
Bridget Dunn • 623-334-1200
www.polaricepeoria.com
Gilbert • 2305 E. Knox Rd.
Uyen Nguyen • 480-503-7080
www.polaricegilbert.com
May 26–Aug. 7
With daily ice skating fun, crafts, movies, games and arcade tokens, the Polar Ice “Skate, Rattle and Roll Summer Camp” is a great way for kids to beat the heat...all summer long! Ages: 5 and up.
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Rawhide
Ranch
Bonsall, Calif. (near San Diego)
Camp Office 760-758-0083
June 21–Aug. 22
info@rawhideranch.com
www.rawhideranch.com
Rawhide Ranch (est. 1963), as seen in USA Today, is a private, independent camp near San Diego specializing in western riding/vaulting for beginners/intermediates. Animal/horse science classes plus a variety of electives in an Old West setting. ACA & CHA accredited. WAIC member. Cost: $865/week. One week or multiple week sessions available. Ages: 7–15.
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Royal Dance Works
402 E. Greenway Pkwy. #28 • Phoenix
602-866-0251
July 6–10 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Monthly classes & advanced intensives available
www.royaldanceworks.com
Royal Dance Works Dance Camp—too much fun to miss! Join us July 6–10 for a week that includes hip hop, jazz, pom, crafts, movies, snacks and more. . Beginning or intermediate students. Extended hours available. With 30 years in business, we provide a safe, friendly, fun atmosphere. Ages: 6–12.
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The School of Ballet Arizona
3645 E. Indian School Rd. • Phoenix
602-381-0188
www.balletaz.org
New! Master Class Series • May 18–28 Open to the public—intermediate and advanced dancers. Ballet technique from Ballet Arizona’s renowned staff and guest teachers, including Artistic Director Ib Andersen! Also yoga, Gryokinesis® and strength training. Ages: 10–adult.
Summer Intensive • June 1–27
Stay in shape, develop technique or simply experience the joy of dance. Three- and four-week programs. Curriculum includes ballet, jazz, modern and immersion in a weeklong music and movement program that features an informal showcase of student choreography. Ages: 4–8.
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SeaWorld Camp
SeaWorld • San Diego
1-800-25-SHAMU, press 4
www.SWBG-AdventureCamps.com
Campers get real-world experiences with the amazing animals of SeaWorld, along with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at how SeaWorld operates. Experience up-close, hands-on activities. There’s plenty of time for SeaWorld fun, so campers enjoy all the shows, attractions and rides. Campers stay at SeaWorld’s Camp Center, a secure, on-property facility.
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Shemer Arts Center
5005 E. Camelback Rd. • Phoenix
Anne Timmerman • 602-262-4727
June 1–Aug. 21
www.phoenix.gov/shemer
Go to Web site for complete class schedule. Art classes in all medias: paint, ceramics, jewelry design and drawing. Cost: Varies. Ages: All ages.
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SIRRI-Developmental Rehabilitation & Learning Center
4515 S. McClintock Dr. #208 • Tempe
Dan Williams, PT, CSCS, BCIA-EEG
480-777-7075 • Year-round
info@sirriaz.com • www.SIRRIAZ.com
SIRRI is a developmental rehabilitation and learning center offering comprehensive programs and services to help children with autism, ADD/ADHD, sensory processing disorder, developmental delays and learning disabilities improve their balance, coordination, attention, focus, memory and processing skills, visual and fine/gross motor skills, behavior and overall function and independence
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Southwest Gymnastics
FunToFlip & Little Flippers
Summer Camp
4930 S. Ash Ave. #105 • Tempe
Jana • 480-730-8911
Fun to Flip: June 8–12 and July 13–17 Mon.–Fri.
Little Flippers: June 15–18 • Mon.–Thu.
info@southwestgymnastics.com
www.FunToFlip.com
Fun to Flip Summer Camp: Gymnastics instruction, beginner to advanced. Lunch, snacks, prizes, admission to Sunsplash on Friday and a camp T-shirt. Ages: 6–14.
Little Flippers Summer Camp: Gymnastics instruction, crafts, snacks, prizes and a camp T-shirt. Ages: 3–5.
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Superstition FARM Camp
3440 S. Hawes Rd. • Mesa
602-432-6865
Starting June 9 • 8–11:30 a.m.Tue., Wed., Thu.
Regular farm tours Saturdays 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.
www.SuperstitionFarm.com
An amazing FARM experience without having to leave town! Starting June 9th. Kids enjoy the hands-on educational experience while having fun on a real working Dairy farm! Regular Farm tours Saturdays 10 am & Noon. Cost: $40/day or $100 for a three day session. Ages: 5–10.
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SWIMkids USA
Britt Kimball • 480-820-9109 britt.kimball@swimkidsusa.us
www.swimkidsusa.us
Chandler • Chandler High School Aquatic Center
350 N. Arizona Ave. • June–July
Summer swim team—75-minute practices, three times a week team building, Saturday swim meets. Ages: 4–13. Cost: $225.
Mesa • 2725 W. Guadalupe • Feb. 16–Aug. 30
Mini-sessions—two-or four-week sessions, twice or four times per week. Cost: $100. Ages: 6 months–13 years.
Mesa • 2725 W. Guadalupe
Ongoing program dates
Swim, dance & gym lessons. Weekly, 30 to 45 minutes. Survival specialists thru swim team. Let’s make a splash! Cost: $65/month. Ages: 6 weeks–13 years.
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UA David Rubio
Volleyball Camps
McKale Center
520-621-2908 • July 9–23
anapier@arizona.edu
www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com
Four sessions for boys and girls emphasizing different skills or age groups. Directed by Head Coach David Rubio.
Intermediate All Skills Camp: July 9–11. Position Camp: July 13–16 (grades 7–12). All Skills Camp: July 20–23 (all grades). Team Camp: July 17–19 (grades 9–12).
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UA Mike Stoops/
Arizona Football
621-4917 • June 6–13
www.mikestoopsfootball.com
Participate in the Mike Stoops/Arizona Football Camp and be trained by full-time coaches, including Head Coach Mike Stoops. Six camps to choose from. Overnight available. Dates and costs vary. See Web site for registration form and medical release waiver. Ages: 8–18.
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USA Youth
Fitness Center
1530 S. Gilbert Rd. • Gilbert
Mike Naddour • 480-926-1480
Nine different weeks thru June and July Office@usagymaz.com
www.usagymaz.com
USA Summer Adventure Camps are an exciting way to keep your kids active over the summer! We offer full- and half-day camps that include: games, crafts, snacks, jumping balloons, trampolines, gymnastics and much more! The week concludes with a Friday Water Fun Day!! Ages: 3–12.
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Waterworks On Wheels
East Valley • 480-461-3888
www.waterworksonwheels.com
Swim lessons. Serving the East Valley since 1985, Waterworks has four year-round indoor pools to choose from at rates much lower than our competitors. 4:1 ratios with experienced and certified instructors specializing in ages 10 months to 12. Also, unique parent/tot and preschool age programs. Or choose your own backyard— very affordable if you invite the neighbors. Private lessons available.
West Valley Art Museum
17420 N. Avenue of the Arts • Surprise
Mike Bailey • 623-972-0635
June 1–July 31• Mbailey@wvam.org
www.wvam.org
Offering a full palette of fun and exciting arts activities from drawing and painting to creating sculpture. Morning and afternoon classes, or bring a lunch and stay all day. This marks our 13th year of classes taught by state certified art teachers and professional artists. 114th Ave. and Bell Rd. Cost: Average fee $70. Ages: 7–13.
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Y.E.S. Young Explorers
Schools
6207 E. Bellevue • 886-6859
1201 S. Avenida Sirio • 747-1816
Mid May–Aug. 25
www.youngexplorerstucson.com
Summer at Y.E.S. includes on-site swimming pools, educational and fun age-appropriate curriculum, and qualified, enthusiastic staff. Call for special summer pricing. Young Explorers Schools, Where You’re Extra Special. Cost: Call for information. Ages: 1–9.
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YMCA Foothills Montessori
1241 E. Chandler Blvd. • Phoenix
Audrey Huntzinger • 480-283-9999
June 1–July 25
arhuntzinger@vosymca.org
www.ahwatukeeymca.org
Join us for a fun-filled summer to include guest speakers and fun activities. Registrations being taken at the preschool. Full- and part-day options available.
Cost: $240–$778/month. Ages: 2–5.
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YMCA Camps
Sky Y & Chauncey Ranch
Prescott/Mayer • 1-800-660-1385
www.azycamps.org
Two camps for your summer fun. YMCA Camping Services has operated a fun, safe and exciting resident camp program for 70 years. We offer traditional camp as well as Adventure, Equestrian, Family, Ranch and Specialty Camps.
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Young Rembrandts
Summer Workshops
Rio Vista Recreational Center
8866 W. Thunderbird Rd. • Peoria
For information: 480-980-1895
To register: 623-773-7137 (City of Peoria)
Various dates and times
http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov
Workshops include drawing classes for ages 5 to 12 and pastel workshops for ages 7 to 14. Various dates, classes and times. For class schedule and registration, go to Peoria RecConnect at http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov or register with the City of Peoria at 623-773-7137. For more information call 480-980-1895.
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