Academy Del Sol

Extended care from 2:30–4 p.m. (additional fee) A summer of inspiring and varied activities for as little as $20 a day! Yoga, sign language, cheerleading, sewing, physical education, chess, drumming and more! Grades: K–7.

Academic Help Desk

We look forward to helping your children with their academic needs this summer. Join us for three 2-week sessions. Each session will cover different strands in English and Mathematics. Technology standards will also be implemented. We treat your children as if they were our own.

AquaCats Swim Lessons

Ten 45-minute sessions. The goal of the AquaCats swim lesson program is to provide the Tucson area with a comprehensive swim program that covers the spectrum—from learning to swim through equipping a child with stroke techniques to be a competitive swimmer. Greg Rhodenbaugh has over 25 years experience teaching swim lessons to all ages of children. Sign-ups start March 29. Rhodenbaugh is one of the UofA NCAA championship swim coaches. Cost: $130 per two-week session. Ages: 4 & up.

Arizona Music & Dance Academy

Summer camps featuring music and dance for all ages and abilities. Preschool summer arts program! Summer dance classes. Flexible private lessons for strings, guitar, woodwinds, percussion, piano and voice.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

See the Desert Museum as you never have before! Museum Explorers camps will open your eyes to the wonders of Sonoran Desert animals, plants and cultures. Campers create, experiment, observe, sketch and photograph during classroom activities, tours and short desert walks. Cost: $175/week. Ages: 6–11.

Arizona Theatre Company

Summer on Stage teaches a variety of acting techniques including character development, voice, scene study, and dance. Students learn through classes and an intensive rehearsal process that leads to fully mounted productions performed at the Temple of Music and Art, home of Arizona Theatre Company. Cost: $575–$675 depending on registration date. Ages: 14–18.

Arizona Youth University

Summer camps for kids grades 4–12 Explore a wide range of subjects and interests at the University of Arizona Architecture, Fencing, Photojournalism, Writing, Gaming, Web Design, Russian, and more Camps take place from June 7 to July 16 Call or check our Web site for more details 621-7724
www.outreachcollege.arizona.edu/youth

• Fencing Camp: $245
• Photojournalism Camp: $325

• Computer Camp: Web Design: $335
• English & writing: The College Writer: $360
• Calling All Young Writers: $360

• Camp Architecture: $380
• Camp Sputnik: Russian & Youth Culture: $375
• Karting Camp: $625
• Engineering Robotics Camp: $360
• Classics Camp: The Ancient World: $360

• Camp Planet Earth: Sustainable Desert Living: $475
• Wildcat Junior Drama Camp; $375

• Mt. Lemmon Sky Center Residential Camp: $895

AYSO Summer Soccer Camps

With solid grounding in AYSO's Six Philosophies, AYSO Soccer Camps offer Mini-Camps and Half-Day Camps. The programs work with players on technical and tactical aspects of the game, which are appropriate to their age and skill level. A variety of camps, including those for Advanced Players, are available all over Tucson this summer.

Bedroxx Bowling

Bring your summer camp program to Bedroxx! Speak with one of our party planners about our great summer specials and youth group packages. Bedroxx is Your #1 Entertainment Headquarters for ALL Your Party Needs!!! We make field trip planning simple and stress free. Bedroxx has 30 bowling lanes, an amazing video arcade, great food & drinks, and over 20 GIANT video screens. Enjoy a days worth of FUN and SMILES on your next field trip to Bedroxx. Summer is almost here, so reserve your lanes today by calling 744-ROLL ext. 10 or 16.

Camp Invention

Invest in the skills that will help your child achieve his or her full potential through the school year. A non-profit, weeklong adventure in creativity that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities through inquiry-based, hands-on learning. Camp Invention runs in partnership with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. New curriculum each year. Cost: $210–$250. Discounts/ scholarships available. Grades: Entering 1–6.

Casas Christian School

Are you interested in a fun program for your child this summer? We have many classes for students to choose, including academic courses, fine arts, science, athletics, and more. We also have flexible scheduling options: one to four classes; full day or half day; one week or three. We have an extended-day program beginning as early as 6:30 a.m. and extending as late as 6 p.m. Grades: 1–8.

Catalina Foothills

Something for everyone! Highly qualified instructors. Lots of choices: sports, musical theater, fine arts, Mad ScienceTM, Lego RoboticsTM, Camp InventionTM, awesome field trips and more! Hourly classes. Week-long camps. Schedule summer activities to meet your needs. Register beginning March 20. Early bird discount! Cost varies by program. Fees are listed on our Web site.

Centerfield

Indoor Baseball and Softball Academy
Big league training… little league Price!
1861 W. Grant Rd. #107 • 440-4487
9 weeks beginning June 7, ending the week of Aug. 2 
teamhits@gmail.com
www.centerfieldhits.com

Indoor summer baseball and softball camp for all skill levels. These weekly camps combine instruction, fun, competition and fitness to improve overall ability and health while just increasing the enjoyment of the Americas’ original pastime. After the camp extended day campers will hit, play waffle ball, dodge ball, watch baseball movies and play games. They can be picked up anytime up until 6 p.m.! Cost: $99/week, extended all-day option $7/ day. Ages: 8–12.

Child & Family Resources

Full-day enrichment program. Prices include all field trips, activities and snacks. No extra fees! Program is DES contracted, DHS licensed. Weekly sessions. A program of Child & Family Resources, Inc. Cost: $150/week. $25 registration fee per family. Grades: K–6.

Childrens Music Studio

Small group classes for all ages and abilities. Each student will have his own digital keyboard. Class meets 3 times a week, for 5 weeks. If register in May, first class is free ($15 value). We will be improving music reading skills, keyboard harmony, theory and performing. Cost: $45/week. Ages: 5 and up.

The Cool Kids Gym

A fun movement class for young kids on Wednesday mornings only. 9–9:45 a.m. ages 12–24 months; 10–10:45 a.m. ages 2–3 year olds; 11–11:45 a.m. ages 4–5 year olds. $60 for 6 week session.

Childtime Learning Centers & La Petite Academy

Join us for our fresh, new Summer Camp—with up to 13 one-week sessions, where school-agers experience amazing field trips and sensational activities, while younger children enjoy special guests and fun sessions. Here’s a peek at what may be in store...
• Water Camp
• Nature Camp
• Music/Dance Camp
• Cooking Camp
• Animal Camp
• Sports Camp
• Art/Craft Camp

Color Me Mine

Participate individually in special projects that brighten up your summer, or share a program To-Go or in the studio with your camp, group, school, daycare, church or family gathering. For a To-Go package, we’ll come to you, set-up materials, assist with design and painting and do the clean up. Go online to view our monthly events.

Community Extension Programs, Inc.

CEP Summer Programs for Youth are designed to provide enrichment and learning experiences during the summer months for grades K–8. School Age Summer Program: These programs are DHS licensed and DES eligible. Scholarships are available based on funding and family income. Programs offer full- and part-time schedules, and enroll children K–12. Programs are designed to provide enrichment and learning experiences, and include weekly field trips (included in tuition fee).
Summer sites are at the following Amphi Elementary Schools:
Walker • 1750 W. Roller Coaster Rd,
696-6574
Harelson • 826 W. Chapala Rd. 696-6050
Painted Sky • 12620 N. Woodburne Ave.
696-3849
Rio Vista • 1351 E. Limberlost Dr. 696-5309
Mesa Verde • 1661 W. Sage St. 696-6136

Community Extension–continued

SAFE “Summers Are Fun & Educational” is a summer enrichment and education program that offers a variety of classes, including dance, art, sports, science, math, computers and golf. The SAFE Program will be held at Mesa Verde Elementary and offers three 2-week sessions. Wrap-around child care is available on site. Register now…Go to our web site, www.cep-az.org for complete information on all programs, times, locations and contacts. Arts & Aquatics Camp will be offered this summer at Donaldson Elementary and Saguaro Aquatics. The camp will include mixed media art, music and movement, swim lessons, fitness and nutrition education. The four-week camp will be held June 14-July 9th, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost of this four-week camp is $800. For more information or to register, please call Community Extension Programs at 888-2727.

Congregation Anshei Israel’s

Offering five full or half days or three full or half days each week Full days: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Half days: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Babysitting offered 8–9 a.m. for $5/child per morning)
Session 1: June 7–25
Session 2: June 28–July 16
Session 3: July 19–30
All children 2 to 6 years old are invited for a fun-filled summer! Enjoy story time, creative movement, playground, games, water play, arts & crafts, singing and dancing. Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided. Call for pricing and space availability.

Crazzy’s Wasewagan

Owned and operated by former executive director of Lazy J Ranch Camp in Malibu. 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, minutes from Big Bear. Activities may include river rafting & surfing trips, riflery, archery, ropes course, swimming, fishing, canoeing, fencing, hiking, river walks, arts & crafts and volleyball. Other activities may include horseback riding, mountain biking, climbing wall, tetherball, basketball and much more. Campers earn a trophy or ribbon for various activities and achievements. Weekends are also available for groups such as scouts, churches, schools and retreats during the school year. Call for a brochure and personal tour. Ages: 5–16.

CYT Tucson

Come join us for a fun-filled week featuring music from top Broadway shows! Showcase performances on each Friday night of camp. At University of Arizona. Cost: Ages 5–7 $125/week, ages 8–18 $200/week. Ages: 5–18.

David Rubio Volleyball Camps

Four sessions for boys and girls emphasizing different skills or age groups. Directed by UofA Head Coach David Rubio.
Intermediate All Skills Camp: July 8–10 (ages 8–18).
Position Camp: July 12–15 (ages 10–18).
Advanced All Skills Camp: July 19–22 (ages 10–18).
Team Camp: July 16–18 (HS Teams only).
The DRVC is not an official function of the UofA and is open to all entrants limited only by number, grade level and/or gender.

DeMONT FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL

We provide year-round learn to swim programs beginning with children 6 months old. Summer is a great time to make your child’s lifetime water experiences all the more comfortable and rewarding. Children learn to swim in an indoor, temperature controlled pool. Check us out today!

El Rio Preschool

Join us for a summer of fun. Kids will enjoy the Make Way for Books reading program, arts & crafts and two fun-filled field trips each week per child. Accepts DES. No registration fee. Ages: 5–10.

Empire Ranch Foundation

Want to go on guided hikes, develop observation skills, explore the unique habitats of the desert grasslands? Looking to learn more about ranch life, create works of art, and learn to use Global Positioning System (GPS) devices? Make new friends and be inspired to be stewards of our public lands at the highly acclaimed ecology and ranching heritage program at the historic Empire Ranch, located on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Sonoita. Limited scholarships available.

Golf N’ Stuff

We love summer camps! Bring out your group for an awesome day filled with miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag and video games. Fun for all ages. Special summer camp rates as low as $7.50 per child for unlimited play!

Grand Cinemas

Free movies every Monday through Friday for kids 10 years and under, everyone else just $2! Starts May 31 and runs through Aug. 6! Movies start at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Festival, 11 a.m. at Oracle View.

Gymnastics World • Central

Come join our fun and exciting gymnastics training camp for boys and girls.

Harkins Theaters

The ultimate movie-going summer program for kids. See 10 movies for $5. Children’s concession combo only $4.50. Don’t miss the fun!

The Heart of Peace Institute

Therapies include classical homeopathy, personal performance downloads, rhythmic movement training, neurofeedback, speech language pathology, Constellation Family Therapy, art & play and parents’ program.

Hughes Federal Credit Union

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.

Humane Society of Southern Arizona

Animal Academy for Kids
Juniors: Ages 6–10 • July 19-22 • Mon.–Thu.
Seniors: Ages 11–14 • July 26–29 • Mon.–Thu.
Week-long program that teaches kids about the animal protection industry and societal challenges facing companion animals. We involve children in finding good solutions through hands-on interaction with shelter animals. Cost: public $115, members $90.

Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp
Juniors: Ages 6–10 • June 7–17
Seniors: Ages 11–14 • June 28–July 8
Mon.–Thu.
Fun, two-week program that utilizes classroom activities, individual/group hands-on projects, arts & crafts, field trips and guest speakers to teach about animal care and humane responsibilities. Focus includes the foster care of animals, particularly puppies, kittens and rodents. The theme is “Child Advocates: Animal Protectors.” Cost: public $225, members $200.

International School for Peace

Multicultural, anti-biased focus; peaceful conflict resolution; low teacher-student ratios; enrichment activities; extended-day options; language immersion; play-based, child-directed curriculum. Ages: 2–6.

International School of Tucson

Spend the summer with creative, curious and motivated students! IST’s 2010 Summer Programme provides opportunities for academically talented students. Our language-based (Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish) and enrichment program-mes (chess, creative writing, mathematics, science, yoga—programmes added weekly) will engage, motivate and stimulate your child. Cost: $150 full-time, $110 half-time. Discounts at four & seven weeks. Ages: 3–9.

International Wildlife Museum

Come experience a wild summer of fun! Explore and investigate the ecosystems of the world. Discover the enormous diversity of animals and habitats in your own backyard and around the world. Ages: 5–13.

Junior Golf Camps at The Practice Tee

Swing into summer with junior golf camps!  A summer full of fun awaits your children at the Practice Tee; PGA Pro Dennis Alberts is hosting a series of camps for children five and older. The camp will teach your child the game of golf using a variety of cutting-edge techniques. Golf clubs and balls included. Register today. Cost: $99.

Just Horsin’ Around

Spend your summer learning to ride horses or improve your skill! Work with a professional trainer. Round pen and arena work. Extensive trail riding. Beginner thru intermediate riders. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Transportation provided to and from Tucson/Vail. Cost: $150. Ages: 8–18.

KU STUDIOS home of KIDS UNLIMITED

Specializing in musical revue for 25 years, KU invites you to experience our specialized training. Each week, our campers will learn the fundamentals of singing, staging and dance movement. Last year’s camps included music from “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Hairspray” and “HS Musical.” Call for details. Cost: half-day camp $125, full-day camp $200. Ages: 5–7, 8–11, 12–16, depending on the camp.

KidzArt

KidzArt offers up a fun-filled summer of colorful and exciting creative arts activities. Stretch your imagination, build skills in the visual arts, and have fun! Campers create original drawings, paintings, sculpture and multi-media projects. It’s ART-Rageous!! Ages: 5 and up.

La Mariposa Summer Camp

All sport half-day or full-day camps. Tennis and golf in morning and KidzArt or athletic performance with mixed martial arts in the afternoon. 8:30–11:30 a.m. fun and learn camp. Cost: $170–$600. Ages: 2.5–18.

Lancer Cheerleading Camp

Lancer Cheerleading Camp is a fun and exciting week for girls 5 and up. Campers will learn cheerleading skills including cheers and chants, jumps, dances and stunts from varsity and college level cheerleaders. No experience required! Mention this ad and receive a $5 discount! Cost: $100. Ages: 5 and up.

Lancer Football Camp

The Lancer Football Camp is a non-contact camp for boys and girls ages 7–14. The camp is designed for all skill levels, welcomes kids with little or no football experience, and emphasizes the fundamentals in all aspects of offensive and defensive football. Cost: $75.

La Paloma Academy

Enjoy a mix of fun and education! Arts, music, games, swimming, field trips and more! Call for early registration discount. Cost: $125/week includes lunch and field trips. Grades: K–6. Ages: 4–12.

Mad Science

Have a blast with hands-on science fun! Great half-day and full-day camps all over the greater Tucson area. Awesome take-home projects and super snacks. Four different week-long day camps available this year at seven locations and counting. Call or go to our Web site for any camp questions. May 31 through July 30. Grades: 1–6.

Maguire Academy of Irish Dance

Traditional Irish step dancing taught by Darren Maguire, former lead dancer with Riverdance. For kids at all levels. Ages: 4 and up.

Marana Unified

Take part in everything from musical theater and CSI to sports camps and more! Designed for students in elementary school. Ride the Marana Magic School Bus and go on fun and exciting trips around Southern Arizona! Each camp is co-ed and has it’s own dates, cost, location and deadlines.

Mathnasium

Give your child the opportunity to master any missed skills and prepare for the next year by enrolling in Mathnasium’s summer program. Studies show that without a full school workload, students are free to focus and comprehend math material more easily. Call today!

Mid-Valley Athletic Club

You’ve got to...Move It! Move It! this summer at Mid-Valley Athletic Club. Our full- day summer camp includes yoga, swim instruction, structured games, field trips, FUNctional exercise, healthy food and, of course, fun! Download your registration packet online. Ages 5–12. Visit our open house on April 10.

Mike Stoops Arizona Football Camps

Participate in the Mike Stoops/Arizona Football Camp and be trained by Arizona Football full-time coaches, including Head Coach Mike Stoops. Multiple camps are offered; choose the one that fits your age group. Day Camper & Overnight Camper options available. See mikestoopsfootball.com for registration form and medical release waiver. Camps are restricted only by age. Minimum age 8 years old and maximum age is those entering the 12th grade in fall 2010.

The Mini-Time Machine

The Mini-Time Machine Museum will take you on a summer vacation like no other. Explore distant and magical lands inhabited by colorful characters, animals, elves, fairies and wizards. Camp adventures include gallery games, special guests and creating magical miniature works of art! Cost: museum members $180/week, non-members $200/week. Ages: 7–10.

The Montessori Schoolhouse

Exploring culture, arts and science in Australia, Mexico and Latin America. Five- week session. Multi-age classroom. Hands-on materials. Call for registration.

Musical Hearts Guitar Academy

Enjoy sweet music in your home when your child learns to play guitar at Musical Hearts Guitar Academy. MHGA’s program emphasizes guitar technique and music reading using a step-by-step method. Students are also invited to perform in fall and spring recitals. Cost: $20/private 30-minute lesson. Ages: 5 and up.

New Life Bible Fellowship

Get ready for a swash-buckling adventure through God’s Word and discover that God shows His powerful love throughout the Bible. Stories, games, crafts, snacks and lots more fun provided. Cost: Free. Ages: 4–11.

Nosotros Academy

Students attending Nosotros Academy or planning to attend this fall are invited to enroll in our summer program beginning on June 7. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.– noon. This fall, Nosotros Academy is expanding to include grades 3, 4 & 5, and classes are forming now. Please call for information.

Peter Piper Pizza

Kid’s Day is a recreational summer program. For only $3.99, children can enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, soda and a themed activity for the day—including crafts, games and prizes! Ages: 3–12.

Physics Factory Summer Camp

If you want to have fun this summer and don’t mind the risk of learning in the process, The Physics Factory offers an experience you’ll never forget. Money back guarantee—no loopholes.

Pima County Public Library

The library’s summer reading programs promote the love of reading, help maintain reading skills and provide free activities for the entire family. Events calendars and gameboards can be picked up at all library branches May 27 to July 24. Adults can join summer reading at www.library.pima.gov. Cost: FREE. Ages: 5–17.

Pima for Kids

Pima for Kids offers academic and specialty camps. We have half-day and full-day options with camps located on Pima College campuses all over Tucson. Discover chemistry, robotics, forensics and more. Check out our new low prices! Ages: 5–12.

Rawhide Ranch

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.

Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ

Vacation Bible School Adventure (S.E.E.K.): Ages: 10–16 • June 13–18 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Through cultural activities, food and guest speakers teens and tweens will travel the world including: the Americas, the Pacific Rim, Asia, Europe and Africa. Learn about the wonderful people who share our planet. Cost: $75/child (scholarships and discounts available). Cokesbury’s Galactic Blast 2010: Ages: 4–9 • June 28–July 2 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Young people will voyage into outer space with God. Participate in daily missions and see space like never before. Learn easy “green” earth tips to practice at home. Cost FREE.

Saguaro Aquatics

Year-round programs for the entire family! Swim lessons—$10, all ages and abilities welcome! Kids fitness ages 4 to 12 years. Swim team, birthday parties, kids night out, adult fitness and SO much more! See our Web site for more details, or call today! Cost: Varies with program. Ages: All.

Sahuaro Girl Scout Council

It’s your summer—love it! Day and resident camp opportunities are available for girls at Girl Scout Camp 2010. Cost: Varies depending on program. Grades: K–12.

St. Augustine Catholic High School

Summer enrichment program. Total immersion sports clinics. High school preparatory clinic. See Web site for details and program information. Cost: See Web site for program costs and details. Ages: 10–14.

St. Gregory School Minds Alive!

Minds Alive! Leadership and innovation summer program open to all students entering grades 5 through 8. Students can build a robot, direct a play, program a computer and so much more! There are three two-week sessions. Students choose their classes for each session. Ages: 10–13.

St. Thomas

Camp is open to kids age 3 to entering 2nd grade. Catered lunches. Full-day or half-day option. Monday through Thursday, with Friday water day. Camp activities include: 2+2=Fun; Bam, Bam, Bam; Builders Wanted; Creative Campers; Super Sleuths; Storytellers; Ooey Gooey Fun; Little Einsteins’; Hola or Hello; Just Kickin; X-Marks the Spot; Go Green; Boot Camp.

Satori School

Ages 3 & 4: Satori offers active and enriching topics including art, music, science and water activities. Two-week sessions. Ages 5–10: Satori offers summer fun and learning sessions including sports skills, Tucson tours, Spanish immersion, water activities and musical theater. One- and two-week sessions.

Sea World Camp

SeaWorld Adventure Camps offer the experience of a lifetime, with activities ranging from touching and feeding marine animals to kayaking and snorkeling on Mission Bay. Resident Camp, for grades four through 12, is a five-night adventure where campers discover firsthand how to care for SeaWorld’s animals. During Day Camp, preschool through 9th grade participants learn about the park’s animals, make crafts and play games. Sleepovers and group camps are also available.

Showbiz Kidz Danz Camp

Your kids will have loads of fun learning a hip hop and jazz routine, arts and crafts, games and much more! There will be a parent performance at the end of the week. A tremendous value at $65 for one week or $115 for two weeks. Call today and register as classes fill up quickly.

Skate Country

Our Summer Fun Pass is $40 and valid 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday! This equals 55 sessions and 165 hours of skating! This is a $330 value if you were to pay per visit. Skates extra.

Sylvan Learning Center

Individualized programs in reading, reading readiness, math, writing, study skills, algebra I & II, SAT/ACT prep, college writing, speed reading and more. Flexible schedules. Guaranteed results. Take advantage of the summer to give your child the skills to make the 2010-2011 school year the best ever! Ages: 41/2–adult.

Tanque Verde Ranch

Fun-filled day camps in three day sessions, which include horsemanship skills in the mornings and swimming, hiking, fishing, nature programs and arts and crafts in the afternoons. Breakfast and lunch are included. Sessions are Monday to Wednesday and Thursday to Saturday each week. Cost: $200 per 3-day session. Ages: 7–13.

Toscana Studio Summer Art/Sculpture Camp

Toscana Studio will be offering a dynamic summer art/sculpture program for all ages. Twenty hours of studio fun of 2-and 3-D projects will be offered. Students will embark on a creative process of painting in oils, building sculptures out of plaster or clay, rope or wire. Students need to bring a sack lunch. Cost: $225 each (all supplies included). Ages: 7–18.

Tower Theatres Summer Treehouse

Free movies every Monday through Friday for kids 10 year and under. Everyone else is just $1! Starts May 24th and runs through Aug. 6! Movies start at 10 a.m.!

TRAK Ranch Summer Program

Our summer program is designed to help campers learn, grow, make friends and have fun. We offer many positive and rewarding experiences through animal education and interaction, pony rides, water play, arts & crafts and games. Campers will participate in various activities like making goat milk ice cream, dyeing sheep wool, making egg shell mosaics and much more. Cost: $225/week. Ages: 5–12.

Triangle Y Ranch

Overnight camp offers a unique outdoor experience that includes hiking, horseback riding, swimming, archery, arts & crafts, and more. Campers ages 6 to17 enjoy a sense of adventure and exploration while making lifelong friends. This overnight camp is kickin’! Log on to tucsonYMCA.org and register today!

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Limit 15 participants for each class. $225 per class for non-members, which includes a family membership to the Gardens; $200 per class for members.

• Zoobots 1 • June 14-18
  Grades: 1 & 2 • Ages: 6 & 7 • 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m
• Zoobots 2 • July 5–9
  Grades: 3 & 4 • Ages: 8 & 9 • 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Critters in the Garden
  Session1: June14–18 • Ages: 6–7
  Session 2: July 5–9 • Ages: 8–9

Discover the diverse and complicated world of bugs, beetles and butterflies at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. This week-long class will investigate the plants and animal habitats that exist at the Gardens. We will investigate above-ground and underground habitats and creatures, and the effect that humans have on these habitats.

• Desert Dwellers • July 19–23
  Grades: 5 & 6 • Ages: 10–12 • 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Discovery of the habitats of desert dwellers that live above ground and underground is the focus of this week-long class at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. We will find ants and worms, and make our own habitats for them in this class. We will view and investigate the lifecycle of arachnids and reptiles like snakes, lizards and snails. We’ll learn about the value that worms have in our modern world. Birds, bees and flowers will end our week as we delve in to the amazing world of pollinators and their role at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

• Green Teens • Aug. 2–6
  Ages: 13–16 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

A study of renewable resources, native plants and their uses, and green technologies. Tucson is a hub of activity for the solar and renewable resource world. Topics; solar ovens and solar cooking, rainwater harvesting, solar electricity, straw bale construction, tree planting, composting, ethnobotanical resources and slow food diets.

Tucson Cheer Academy

Cheer camp is great for boys and girls. Camps specialize in youth age 5 to 9, beginner to advanced for age 9 to 15 and skills camp for age 12 to 18. TCA’s nationally certified staff teaches proper technique for motions, jumps, tumbling, vocals, dance, stunts and pyramids. Individuals and teams welcome. Cost: Varies $50–$140. Ages: Varies 5–18.

Tucson Children’s Museum

Escape the summer brain drain with Tucson Children’s Museum Kinder Camps. Campers will enjoy hands-on activities, experiments and demonstrations. Week-long specialty themes include animals, dinosaurs, science, circus, insects, oceans and more. Cost: members $95, non-members $125. Ages: 4–6.

Tucson Circus Arts

Experience Taiko drumming, poi spinning, juggling, stilt walking and aerial acrobatics. Join us for a summer of high energy creative activity—engaging multi-disciplinary circus skills that will inspire, engage and exhaust your child. Cost: $200/week plus rental. Ages: 7–adult.

Tucson Country Day School

Forty-two years of fun! Enjoy swimming, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor games, technology, zumba, music and science. Free T-shirt! Cost: $110/week. $95/week for Tucson Country Day School and Academy of Tucson students. Camp grades: 1–6. Early Childhood Program ages 3–5.

Tucson Diving Team

Calling all gymnasts and daredevil kids! Beginning springboard diving lessons for ages 6 and up, and those who are safe in deep water. Learn basic diving skills and/or get ready for the high school diving season. Pre-registration available. Call for more info. Cost: $100/month for eight lessons. Ages: 6 and up.

Tucson Jewish Community Center

Your ticket to summer fun is at Camp “J.” State-of-the-art facilities: Jr. Olympic pool, Splash Park, gymnasium. Also, fun theme weeks, dress-up days, field trips, pizza parties, arts & crafts, sports, swimming, music, computer lab and more. Feel the energy at the J! Brochures available at the JCC or online. Sign-up by March 31 and receive a 5percent discount.

Tucson Museum of Art

Each weekly session focuses on lessons in fine art making, including painting, ceramics and photography. Students will discover new places and a variety of cultures in small, age-appropriate classes. Ages: 5–16.

Tucson Racquet Club Summer Camp

All Sports Camp/Tennis Camp/Pee Wee Camp/Soccer Camp. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. daily. Instruction in basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, volleyball and martial arts. PreCamp and AfterCamp available. Ages: 5–17.

Tucson Youth Football & Spirit Federation

Youth football and cheer program. Flag—ages 5, 6 and 7. Tackle—ages 7 to 15. Cheer—ages 5 to 15.

Tutoring Club

All summer long for grades K–5. Weekly theme camps. Each week, we will explore a new theme, from “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and Inventions to Ocean Odyssey and more! Also available: Amazing Math, Rx Reading, and the Write Way programs for all ages. Cost: Varies. Grades: K–8.

University Dance Project

Summer Intensive Dance Camps—Childern attend ballet/contemporary/technique classes for 3 hours per day for 5 days. Instructors: Kerri Lopez, Kristi Lopez & Jordan Marques. Cost: $125/week. Ages: 8–18.

UA Science: Flandrau

Bring your group to UA Science: Flandrau this summer to celebrate the reopening of Tucson’s planetarium, see our new exhibits and spectacular mineral collection. Programs available by reservation Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp-in programs also are available on Friday and Saturday evenings. See our Web site for more details. Cost: $5/student for planetarium show and self-guided tour. Additional $2.50/person for Mineral Museum program. Grades: PreK–12.

Wings on Words Summer Day Camp

Half- and full-day programs. Therapy available four times/week for children with speech-language impairments. Exciting activities emphasize enriched language, social interaction and love of reading. Affiliated with UofA; public servant discounts; DES approved; NAC accredited. Application/scholarship forms available online. Ages: 3 years 6 months–5 years 11 months.

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Y.E.S. Young Explorers Schools

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—whereyou’re extra special. Cost: Call for information. Ages: 1–9.

YMCA of Southern Arizona

Kids 4 to16 think our day camps are awesome! Every day is filled with fun— swimming, indoor and outdoor sports, arts & crafts, field trips, theme weeks and more—all in a safe and positive environment for children. Log on to tucsonYMCA.org and register today!

Locations:

• Butterfield Elementary
• Desert Willow Elementary
• Dietz Elementary
• Erickson Elementary
• Great Expectations Academy
• Jacobs/City YMCA
• Lighthouse/City YMCA
• Mulcahy/City YMCA
• Northwest YMCA & Pima County Community Center
• Old Vail Middle School
• Ott Family YMCA
• Tortolita Middle School
• YMCA Holsclaw Family Child Care Center