Good News Tucson - A Family Values Magazine

SPECIAL FEATURE:
Tucson’s Summer Activities and Camps

“Hey, Mom – I’m bored!”

The dreaded words every mom fears as summer approaches. But, fear not! Here in Tucson, there’s a summer camp or program for just about every interest. Here’s a list of some of the activities in our area this summer.

Immaculate Heart High School –
Summer Enrichment Program“Newton’s Knights”

IHHS’s Summer Enrichment Program - Newton’s Knights - is structured to bring out the Newton (as in Sir Isaac Newton, a mathematician and physicist and one of the foremost scientific intellects of all time!) in every participant - by lighting in them the desire for exploration, interest in investigation and the excitement of discovery.

Registration Deadline: May 3, 2008
Grades: 4th through 9th
Dates: June 2 through June 27th (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:00 am until 3:00 pm
Program Cost: 4wks, $480.00; 2wks, $325.00
Contact: Chuck Holman at 297-2851 or cholman@immaculateheartschool.com

Girls Scouts Day Camps and Summer Camps

The local council of Girl Scouts will be offering day camps and week-long summer programs throughout June and July.
Hacienda Day Camp (located at 3101 N Sabino Canyon Rd.)

Ages: 6-12
Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. (Monday – Friday)
Registration Cost: $155 (an additional $10 fee will be added to registration costs of girls not already a member of Girl Scouts)

Girl Scout Day Camp Offerings Include:

It’s a Wacky Art World/Artistic Ambitions – June 9 - 13
This week is packed full of art projects that go beyond ordinary camp crafts. KidzArt will be here to help you find your inner artist. Older girls will learn about famous artists and create a masterpiece of their own. On Friday show off your masterpieces at our Gallery Art Opening.
Splish Splash/Wet and Wild West – June 16-20
Everyone knows it’s HOT, so come cool off in Camp Hacienda’s pool! This week will be chock full of water games, water sports and water fun! Bring sunscreen and a towel because we will have double the pool time & double the fun.
Light Detectives/Light Wranglers – July 7-11
Light is around us all the time, but have you ever stopped to think about what it is? Find out how light is working all around us. Use it to cook in a solar oven, make art, and even make your own camera.
Express Yourself/Designing Divas – July 14-18
Express your own unique style. Learn basic weaving and sewing techniques, how to read a pattern, and make your own fashion accessory that expresses your personality. Strut your stuff on the runway at Friday’s fashion show.
Lights, Camera, Wacky Acting – July 21-25
All the world’s a stage, and YOU are the main attraction! Come join us for a week of writing, rehearsing, designing costumes and performing your play for all of camp. Friday’s evening performance is not to be missed!

Whispering Pines Resident Camp
(located on Mt. Lemmon)
Ages: Varies by Camp
Registration: $250, unless otherwise noted:

Girl Scout Resident Camps Include:

Princess in the Pines – June 15-20
Ages 7-10
Enter our world of enchantment in a forest not so far away. You can use your imagination to be a little princess while you make a tiara or a fancy hat. You’ll discover the magic of friendship as you create personalized stationery, decorator soaps and dainty chocolates. Learn how to set a table and use your manners at an elegant tea party. You’ll have time for other favorites like archery, hiking and sing-alongs. This week will end happily ever after!
Teddy Bear Picnic – July 20-22 or July 23-25
Ages 6-8 Fee: $100
For your first time away at camp pack a teddy bear (or other favorite stuffed animal) and join us for a Teddy Bear Picnic. Enjoy three days and two nights filled with camp fun. Try nature games, create a special arts & crafts project and have a “Pooh Party.” Sing along around a campfire and, of course, roast a marshmallow for your s’more.
Packs And Poles – June 15-20
Ages 9-11
Plan, prepare and participate in a backpacking adventure. Learn about low-impact camping, how to pack your backpack and outdoor cooking. Try archery and arts & crafts in between warm-up hikes. Carry your pack to a nearby lake and camp out for two nights. Spend time fishing at the lake after you learn fishing safety and tips. Everyone must bring sturdy hiking boots and have the ability and willingness to hike a few miles each day while carrying a backpack. You can enjoy this program even if you have little or no backpacking equipment or experience.
Art Daze – June 22-27
Ages 11-14
This week you’ll be walking around in an art daze. This session is packed with projects like tie-dye, candle making, weaving, drawing and painting. All the traditional camp favorites are also on your schedule. Do a special group project to add to the beauty of camp or dream up your own project before all your art goes on display at the end of the week.
Night Owls June 22-27, Ages 9-11 ; July 13-18
Ages 11-14
Night owls will get a dose of traditional camp activities like volleyball and archery in the afternoon, but after the sun has set and everyone else is going to bed, your adventure will just be getting started. As the day dims into dark you’ll have a chance to discover the night life of camp. You may stargaze, learn a moon myth, take a night hike, play a flashlight game, have a late night cookout and take a turn on a night watch. And yes, you get to sleep in!
Wild Things – July 13-18
Ages 7-10
If you are curious about the natural world around you, this is your chance to find out more. From the leaves up high to the bugs down below, exploring the nature and wildlife of the earth is fun! Nature games, songs, hikes, and completing an environmental project will help you tune in to the earth. Of course, traditional camp activities like drama and archery will be part of the fun. Get ready to be wild!
Fit for Fun – July 20-25
Ages 9-11
Look and feel great at the Whispering Pines “Spa.” Enjoy fitness, fun and health as we taste nutritious foods, test different hairstyles and try a facial. Exercise your muscles with volleyball, archery, hiking and more. Try yoga stretches and different ways to warm up, stretch and cool down. You’ll be making some special stuff, too, from lip balm to bath soap. Enjoy campfires, outdoor cooking and dramatics in between all the fitness fun.
CSI: Camp Science Investigations – July 20-25
Ages 9-11
Be a part of the Whispering Pines CSI Team! Go in search of clues, decode a secret message, grow crystals and examine fingerprints while you solve a camp mystery. Do some fun science and uncover the truth using chemistry, biology and physics. In addition, you will participate in regular camp program including ultraviolet beaded jewelry and chromatographic crafts. See you at the Lab!
Off Broadway – July 20-25
Ages 11-14
Don’t miss this chance to be part of the big production at our stage just 2500 miles from Broadway. Delve into the world of theater from improvisation and acting to stage, costume and lighting design. Practice your skills or learn new ones. Try traditional camp favorites like archery, sing-alongs and cookouts too. This program is designed for girls with some performing arts experience but 13 and 14 year olds without experience are welcome.

For a complete listing of camp and program options, check out the online brochures at www.sahuarogsc.org or call 319-3158 to request a hard copy. An “Opportunity Fund” is also available for girls needing financial assistance.

Kodenkan of Tucson Martial Arts and Fitness

Summer Martial Arts Camp 2008

Time: 8 am to Noon
Ages: 5-12
Dates: Session I: June 2-6, Session II: June 9-13, Session III: June 16-20

Program Cost: $99 per session per child, $49 each additional child from same family.

Join us for week-long sessions that help develop self-confidence, self-esteem, respect and self-discipline while also providing a positive energy outlet for your child in a fun, safe atmosphere!! Learn basic self-defense skills using karate, Judo and Jujitsu techniques. Engage in physical activity that encourages balance & coordination.Also, fitness and coordination games, cooperation/teamwork activities, stranger awareness lessons & practical skills, age appropriate arts & craft projects and healthy snacks. No martial arts experience necessary!!

Contact: Kodenkan of Tucson Martial Arts & Fitness, 250 N. Pantano Rd. Suite 100, 722-1863

Pima County Libraries

Pima County libraries offer safe and fun summer reading and activity programs at the many locations throughout Pima county. For up-to-date information on dates and times, visit www.library.pima.gov.

Tots: Babytime
Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. This program is designed for parents to participate with their children.
Dates: Mondays, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Oro Valley Branch
Teens: That’s My Take 2008
Write, direct, edit, and produce a short film with the professionals from Pan Left Productions this summer in a 3-part series of workshops. Learn about filmmaking and help us out by creating a piece about your favorite book, a library program, library staff, or library customers that we can post to the Library website. Finished pieces will be screened at a special event where participants will be able to vote on their favorites.
Dates: June 7 (1-3 p.m.), June 21 (1-4 p.m.), one Saturday in July.
Register: www.library. pima.gov/teenzone/trailers/#library_form

Swim!

Pima County Parks and Rec’s Aquatics Program splashes into the summer season on Saturday, May 24th. There are nine pools open during the summer, including the new Picture Rocks Pool. Many locations even have a water slide! Each facility provides programs such as recreational swim, swim lessons and family events. Call 877-6000 to find a pool near you!

Sonoran Desert Kids Club

The Sonoran Desert Kids Club is free for kids 5-12 and meets monthly to visit local parks, explore nature and take part in science discovery and nature crafts. Upcoming events include “Moon Mission” at Feliz Paseos Park on Saturday, June 14th from 7-8:30 p.m. and “Monsoon Animals” on Saturday, July 12th from 9-10:30 a.m. at Agua Caliente Park.
To Register: Call 615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov
Summer Day Camps at Agua Caliente Park (12325 E Roger Rd.)
Children are invited to participate in outdoor and indoor activities for hands-on experiences with fun activities. Each session is unique – don’t miss out!

Ages: 8-12
Date: June 3-6 (Tuesday – Friday) or July 15-18 (Tuesday – Friday)
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Program Cost: $50 (pre-registration required)
Contact: Call 615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov

Fun With Clay

Children are encouraged to use their imaginations to make fun creatures and silly faces. Wear your play clothes or bring an apron and be ready to create! Classes are held at Northwest Art Center, located at 7770 N Shannon Rd.

Ages: 6-12
Dates: Fridays, June 20 – August 1
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Program Cost: $68, plus $12 materials fee
Contact: Call 615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov

Drumming

Kids will have fun learning the basics of Japenese ensemble drumming, including terms, etiquette, and historical and cultural context. Emphasis will be on coordination, focus, creativity, and playing together as a team. Classes are held at Odaiko Sonora, 1013 S. Tyndale Ave.

Ages: 8-12
Dates: Thursdays, June 19 – July 24
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Program Cost: $75
Contact: Call 615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov

Mike Stoops ‘08 Football Camps

Session I: June 8-10 (Ages 14-18)
Cost: Overnight Camper: $275/camper, Commuter Camper: $240/camper
Specialists Camp: June 9 (Ages 14-18)
Cost: Commuter Camper Only: $100/camper
Session II: June 11-13 (Ages 8-13)
Cost: Overnight Camper: $270/camper, Commuter Camper: $210/camper
All camp activities will be supervised by UA Coaching Staff and assisted by top-level coaches from around the country. All camps are non-contact due to State of Arizona rules and regulations.
Contact: Sign-up on-linewww.mikestoopsfootball.com. Campers interested in receiving a camp brochure via US Postal Service may contact the Arizona Football Office at 520-621-4917 or via email at eharper@arizona.edu.