Common Core Worksheets: Fresh standards-based fun sheets for classrooms to use in conjunction with the current issue of Bear Essential News.

Free Young Reporters Program: Students in grades 2–8 develop as young writers by writing news stories for Bear Essential News.

Young Reporters can attend monthly Zoom meetings and interview important people from our community.

Free Presentations: Five dynamic topics are available from a Bear editor. 

Find it at Bookmans! Fun pens and markers, creative notebooks and so much more! Going back to school has never been as fun for students and teachers alike! Don’t forget to join our Kids Club or 1317 programs for discounts and birthday gifts! If you’re an educator sign up for Project Educate to get a 20% discount on all purchases. More info can be found at bookmans.com

Climbing Tree Community School offers a nurturing program for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten children. Our curriculum features hands-on learning, outdoor play, and a focus on social-emotional development. We provide a safe, inclusive environment with small class sizes, experienced teachers, and individualized attention. Enrichment activities include art, music, and nature exploration to inspire creativity and curiosity. Join us for a supportive, engaging start to your child’s educational journey!

Open to ALL children 14 months to Pre-K, our program offers a high quality Judaic and secular education, low student to teacher ratios, enrichment activities such as STEAM and Spanish, early and extended care, and a beautiful shaded park-like playground. Our dedicated staff take pride in creating a special place where each child is loved and encouraged to be their own wonderful person. Come play and learn with us!

DCS where faith & excellence meet. Discover a nurturing and Christ-centered academic environment where our faith, academic excellence & loving community unite to create a transformative education experience for our students and families. 

Join us @ Desert Christian Schools, where we empower our students to grow in their faith, excel academically and make an impact or the world for Christ.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Girl Scouts, girls have fun and adventures in an all-girl environment where they earn badges, go camping, explore STEM, become leaders and work on community service projects.

FREE Award Certificates for teachers, includes: Outstanding Student, Citizenship, Most Improved Student, Attendance, and Participation. Year-round field trips for all age groups. FUN-raising opportunities for schools, clubs, school programs, and more! Group rates for team building activities, company picnics, and Homeschooled Groups. Birthday Parties, Overnight Graduation Parties, and so much more! Contact the Group Sales Office today for more information! 

Money Coach for Students is available as a complimentary resource to help Hughes community members learn how to manage their finances and plan for the future.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) empowers families to create lasting connections with their furry companions. Through educational programs on animal care and understanding animal behavior, HSSA equips families with the knowledge and resources needed to keep people and their pets together. Our life-saving work ensures pets find and stay in loving homes by offering pet adoptions, training, veterinary services and public education programs.

La Paloma Academy’s Central campus offers a private school education, tuition-free. The K-8 charter school is located at 2050 N. Wilmot Road. The campus, includes a multi-media center/library with state-of-the-art flat screen computers. Students can also enjoy an indoor cafeteria, recreation room, full-size soccer field, basketball courts and two playgrounds. Call (520) 721-4205. 

La Paloma’s Lakeside offers a private school education, tuition-free. The campus is located at 8140 E. Golf Links Rd. We offer sports programs, cheerleading, plus many other extracurricular activities. Our media center features 20 new computers and an extensive library collection. Lakeside features two classes per grade, providing small class sizes and creating a productive learning environment. Call (520) 733-7373. 

Those who attend La Paloma South campus, located at 5660 S. 12th Avenue in Tucson, are taught about trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. La Paloma South offers a private school education, tuition-free. The campus provides an exceptional educational environment, focusing on academics, community involvement, and character values. Call (520) 807-9668. 

La Paloma Academy’s newest tuition-free campus, at 13644 N. Sandario Road in Marana, is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! Like all La Paloma schools, the new Marana campus provides an exceptional educational environment, focusing on incredible academics, community involvement, and family values. Call (520) 825-9667.

Pima Partnership Schools offer quality education with a heart to students in grades 6-12. Pima Partnership Academy provides academic and social development to students looking to prepare for high school. Pima Partnership High School provides students with credit acceleration, credit recovery, and post-secondary transition support. Both schools offer athletics, Folklorico dance, and fine art electives. We are a strong, supportive family-like community that excels in individualized support for students. Our goal is to prepare them for their future paths. 

DIY arts/crafts for families, teachers, children after school, weekends, special times off!

Primavera Online School is a tuition-free, accredited; NCAA-approved public charter school that serves grades K-12 throughout Arizona. Primavera offers semester-long courses for grades K-8 and trimester and credit recovery courses for grades 9-12. At Primavera, high school students can get unlimited private tutoring with targeted small group support; they can also earn the StrongMind Merit & Performance Award for college, trade school, certifications and the military.

 Kindergarten at Primavera Online School 

Primavera Online School offers families and their children a tuition-free kindergarten program that’s flexible, robust and interactive. At Primavera, parents are actively involved in the learning experience and work closely with highly qualified teachers to monitor their child’s progress, set goals and review feedback. 

Rock Solid Climbing is about making fitness fun for everyone. Whether you are an expert or scaling your first wall, Rock Solid Climbing is here for you. We have climbs for every ability level and our coaches are eager to help get you started.

Let your child run wild at CMOV@TC! The Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul is a unique place that inspires children to learn through play. The museum offers hands-on exhibits and programs that engage kids of all ages in nature, art, culture, and so much more. It’s a great place for kids to learn about what makes their community special.

Our KIDCO afterschool recreational program is held at local elementary schools and recreation centers. We offer safe and structured activities for youth currently enrolled in K-5 grades. Planned activities may include sports, games, nutrition, fitness, arts and crafts, performing arts and special events. Year-round afterschool registration begins July 1. Afterschool registration begins July 18.

Free all-day kindergarten. Stop by our booth at  Kidz Expo on July 25 at the Tucson Convention Center from 4–8 p.m.

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YMCA of Southern Arizona’s Before & After school program is available at multiple sites throughout Pima County. Our youth development programs provide an inclusive environment that supports self-confidence, encourages creativity, emphasizes teamwork and develops future leaders. We celebrate your child’s uniqueness and provide multiple opportunities for growth and development through a variety of hands-on STEAM activities, including engineering design. Homework assistance, snack, and physical activity are included in our program.