SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE~ TUCSON

SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE ~ TUCSON

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A Broadway Camp Provides the young, aspiring actress/actor with a working interactive continuum in all facets of the performing experience. Students will perform "Once Upon a Mattress," a full length musical at the end of their session. Two age groups: 7-12 and 13-19 Information and registration: www.broadway-camp.com  9071 E. Old Spanish Trail Phone: (520) 204-2663 E-Mail: broadwaycampaz@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayCamp?ref=ts&fref=ts

 

ACT 1 Academy of Performing Arts Musical Theater Camps~ All camps have a written curriculum designed to engage campers in multiple aspects of the performance world. Our structured hands-on, high energy, fun packed camps will build performance skills in a safe, professional setting.LULLABY OF BROADWAY, Tom Sawyer, the musical  and Modeling Camp & Runway Show 

For registration and information:  www.act1academyofperformingarts.com(520) 971-9566 act1academy@gmail.com 7878 E. Wrightstown Rd

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Offers Amazing Free Summer Activities for Chidren and Families all summer long that ends in a Back to School Party at each location! 3 Locations in Tucson grant, Ina and Speedway.For more information:http://bookmans.com/events

Creative Juice The Juicebox: A Summer Camp for Kids. Have a budding young artist at home? Need a cool, creative alternative for the hot summer days in Tucson? We have the place for you!Explore a different art form each week through a variety of mediums and techniques! We will offer several fun and creative projects each week. Guest artists will make appearances to share their craft with us. More information:http://creativejuiceartbar.com/school-night/  
Chellie Krajnakchellie@creativejuiceartbar.com 520-271-5023

Kids Unlimited  is a non-profit 501(c)(3) performing group for children and teens that has been a part of the Tucson community for 25 years. With the primary purpose of providing Tucson youth with an opportunity to exhibit their individualism through the performing arts, Kids Unlimited is committed to providing a safe stage for all of those who love to perform. We have summer camps and Tuesday and Saturday dance intensives this summer. We have our preschool camps that are $100 from 9am to 12 pm and ages 3-6, we also have our 7-12 year old camps which run from 9 am to 4 pm for $200.  Earlybird discount through April 15th. Please check our website for more information and to register  www.kustars.com.  Facebook page HERE Our address is 6066 N Oracle Rd. Phone number is 520-293-1225.

Kindermusik There are 5, 6 or 7- week sessions for babies 0-18 months, 18 mo-4 yrs and 3-5 yr olds. You choose how many classes you can attend from May 20- July 23 For children ages 3 1/2-5 yrs, we have two options: once a week for 5 weeks, or every day for one week. Our week- long camps for 4-7 year olds are flexible. Let us know your preference for summer schedule needs! 10% off siblings in different classes. Larger discount for siblings in same class as posted.Musical Steps has been awarded the Maestro program for the past 5 years as one of the top 5% of programs world-wide. Come find out why! Call Mary with any questions!520- 885-3362 Musical Steps Academy at Tanque verde Lutheran Church www.kindermusikwithmary.com

 Mad Science “Claws, Codes, and Constellations.” Camp - Looking for a camp experience that is out of this world? Explore cryptography- the science of coding and decoding messages.    Analyze sports and what makes a great athlete WORK.  Gaze into the stars and launch a rocket.  Look at the world around you and find out how to take care of it the right way.  Great take-home projects and super snack-tivities- spaces are limited- SIGN UP TODAY!Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse 9am-noon, June 10-14 St. Michaels School 9am-noon, June 17-21Tanque Verde Lutheran Church 9am-3pm, June 24-28 For more information and to register: http://tucson.madscience.org/campexperience.aspx  520-733-7000  www.facebook.com/madsciencetucson

Pima County Library Summer Reading Program offers a free program to encourage summertime reading with prizes and a plethora of free activities at all the branches around Pima County.  The official guide will be released Mid- May but for now you can check the calendar at your local branch for activities there during the summer months: http://www.library.pima.gov/calendar/

Playfromance “NO ELECTRONIC CAMP”  Fitness GamesGames from around the worldGames that teach Kindness and Problem SolvingSPECIAL GUEST COACHES EACH WEEKObstacle CoursesTEAM BUILDING GAMES FULL DAY9 am to 3 pm $45/day OR $200/week Early care 8am-9am $10 After Care 3pm-4pm $10 HALF DAY Morning Session 9 am to 12 pm $25/Day or $125/Week Afternoon Session 12 pm to 3 pm $25/Day or $125/Week Three age groups with limited spots in each group Grades 1-8
More information click hereContact Kevin at kevin@playformanceusa.com or call (520) 271-1445.

Tucson Botanical Gardens  This summer, come to Tucson Botanical Gardens’ enchanting Garden Nature Camp, with special guests (both human and animal!) from the Reid Park Zoo, for exciting natural science discoveries and ecology explorations. Each one-week camp blends experiential garden activities and nature study with the creative arts and camp games. Campers will develop a basic understanding of the intricacies of plant life, as well as a renewed admiration for the wonder of our desert habitat. All camps are $195 members/$220 non-members.

• Desert Wild (Grades 1 and 2)June 3 to 7 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Desert Wild explorers will discover the fascinating world of desert plant adaptations and ecology (prickly, pokey plants, oh my!)
• Garden Wild (Grades 3 and 4)June 24 to 28 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Garden Wild explorers will dive into water-wise garden care and ethnobotany—the many ways desert people interact with plants.
• Eco Wild (Grades 5 and 6)July 15 to 19 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Eco Wild explorers will dig into plant and animal connections, conservation, and  the many wild and woolly career options in the natural sciences.For more information or to register, call 326-9686, ext. 19, or click: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/education/garden-nature-camp-2013/

 Tucson Museum of Art  Summer Arts Program! June 3–August 2. Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print, and more at the Tucson Museum of Art! For kids 5–13 years old.Planned and taught by art teachers, the Summer Arts program will inspire children to create original works of art in a variety of gallery and studio activities. Morning and afternoon sessions with after care offered. Call 520–624–2333 or email Education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org for more information, or visit our website at www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org. 

Viva Performing Arts Center has been the leading dance studio,for Tucson’s south side, for over 25 years. We offer dance classes from ages 3 through young adult. Check out our studio and discover why parents choose us! Viva Performing Art Center is a dance and music school that teaches a variety of dance forms, such as: Mexican Folklorico, Ballet Tap & Jazz, Hip-Hop, Mariachi, Zumba and Zumbatomics for children. We have a summer program offering two Summer Camp Sessions! Each session is three weeks long-Monday through Friday 8am to 12pm. Session I May 28-June 14th- and Session II July 6-July 26^th- for Kindergarten to 6^th grade. Registration $100/week Classes in Hip Hop, Jazz, Mexican Folklorico, Zumbatomics and Arts & Crafts..  Please check our website for more information and to register www.vivaperformingarts.com. Facebook page www.facebook/vivaperformingarts  Address: 4563 S. Park Avenue between Ajo & Irvington. Phone Number 310-1866.
 

Young Rembrandts of Tucson  SUMMER ART WORKSHOPS 2013 - HOUSEHOLD PETS June 10th - June 14th (M-Thurs) 10:40-11:40am   Open to ages 6-13yrs $55Our students will be elated as we celebrate our cuddly friends in the new Household Petsworkshop. Using our step by step teaching method, we’ll get our feet wet on the first day of class as we draw a stylized aquarium graphic. PASTEL DRAWING WORKSHOP - PATTERN AND DESIGN - A WORLD TOUR June 24th - June 27th (M-Thurs) 1pm-3:05pm  Open to ages 6-13yrs $118 Join us for a fabulous, step by step, soft pastel drawing camp as we explore multicultural art in Worldly Artistic Designs. These classes will be messy fun, so dress appropriately  All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary! For more information contact Angela at Young Rembrandts of Tucson 520-490-9400 www.youngrembrandts.com/tucson-az