Tucson Winter Break Guide 2013

Here are a few great options to keep your kids busy over the winter break from school.  There were a few places that are not offering camps this year and if you are a business that offers a camp, or know of someone that does please have them contact me at arizonafamilies@hotmail.com.

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Offers Amazing Free Activities for Chidren and Families all year long with story times and events at all 3 Locations in Tucson Grant, Ina and Speedway.For more information from their calendar please click HERE - These events are also always included on Arizona Families calendars.

Creative Juice  Winter Workshops for Kids are four hours long and run by teacher artists. The workshops include all materials and instruction to complete a wonderful masterpiece (perfect for a gift) and a yummy treat too!  Snacks and games are also part of the mix. For more information and to register click HERE  or contact Chellie Krajnakchellie@creativejuiceartbar.com 520-271-5023

Live Theatre WorkshopWinter Camp An amazing and intense week of producing, acting, singing, dancing, playing improvisation games, exploring the technical side of Theatre. This is one of the best educational theatre experiences available. For more information click HERE or please e-mail Michael or Amanda at livetheatreworkshop@gmail.com or call 520-327-0160December 30, 2014 - January 3, 2014 Ages 8 - 18 Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Jan. 1, 2014 (New Years Day)

Pima County Library Storytimes and fun educational programs abound with the free programs at our wonderful local library.  Even just trips to the library over the break to encourage our kids to keep reading and taking adventures to new places is a perfect Winter Break activity.  You can check the calendar at your local branch for activities there during the break: http://www.library.pima.gov/calendar/

Playfromance Your kids will have the best time with Coach Kevin and his team during Winter Break Camp! GAGA BALL/PARKOUR GAMES/ DODGEBALL GAMES/TAG GAMES/INVASION GAMES/CREATIVE & IMAGINATIVE PLAY/TRUST AND COMPASSIONATE PLAY/GAMES THAT TEACH KINDNESS/GAMES THAT TEACH PROBLEM SOLVING/ OBSTACLE COURSESKinder through 8th Grade 6th-8th Graders have an opportunity to be Coaches in Training (CIT). C.I.T.’S will help assist the coaches in leading games, doing service learning projects around the gym, and other tasks that will build their leadership skills. C.I.T’s still pay camp tuition.More information click hereContact Kevin at kevin@playformanceusa.com or call (520) 271-1445.

Saguaro National Park - Wilderness Camp Check out our excitingly fabulous, three-day Wilderness Exploration Camp at Saguaro National Park's Tucson Mountain (West) District.Dates: December 28-30, 2013. These camps are day camps only.Hours: First day - 10:30am-7:30pm, Second day - 10:30am-7:30pm and Last day - 11:30am-9:30pm Age: You must be 10 - 14 years old Fees: $35.00 per participant (includes all 3 days) Reservations are required and space is limited For detailed information, questions, or to sign up, please email Ranger Chip at chip_littlefield@nps.gov or, call 520.733.5157.

UAFusion Camps While school is out, join us as we turn this winter break into a Winter WONDERland! Campers can register for just one day, or all seven, to meet the needs of their curious minds and their busy parents. We'll explore wintery topics – like colds and cold weather - with a dose of the holidays thrown in for good measure. For more information and to register click HERE

Location: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, on the UA Campus
Who: Children Grades K-5
Camp Hours: 9am – 4 pm

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