For more information on their programs, go to: http://www.arizonatheatre.org/education/overview-of-programs/

Artist-in-Residence Program
Lesson Plans
Master Classes
MySHAKESPEARE
Open Doors
Play Guides
Professional Internship Program
Student Matinees
Summer on Stage

*** Cox Charities 2012 Grant Recipient ***

Get ready to get inspired amid the natural wonders of the desert with Desert Botanical Garden’s educational classes, trips, camps and resources for children, adults and teachers. Connect with the desert like never before. For more information, go to: http://www.dbg.org/education-programs

*** Cox Charities 2012 Grant Recipient ***

Special Events serve as fundraisers and friend-raisers for Junior Achievement of Arizona. Individual participation and company sponsorships make them consistently successful, and your attendance will always provide you with a full measure of enthusiasm, great event amenities and the chance to network with community leaders.  http://www.jaaz.org/events/

*** Cox Charities 2012 Grant Recipient ***

Annual educational programming for children/youth

Check out the educational programs for children: http://www.westernmuseum.org/Programs-and-Events/Youth-Events.aspx

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The Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Region, serves almost 6.7 million adults and nearly 48,000 children with arthritis and related diseases in Arizona, Greater California, Hawaii and Nevada.

We are committed to raising awareness and reducing the impact of arthritis, a serious, painful and unacceptable disease that robs people of living life to its fullest. In support of our mission, we offer education, research grants, advocacy and other vital programs and services to improve the lives of those with arthritis and related diseases.

For more information on upcoming events, go to: http://www.arthritis.org/arizona/

*** Cox Charities 2012 Grant Recipient ***

Our special events are an important part of our organization. By participating in our events you are supporting our youth and teens the clubs serve, all while enjoying a fun night out with friends! The events are also a great way for us to acknoweldge the companies, indivdual donors, and volunteers that support us throughout the year. For more information on our events and how you can participate click on the link http://www.bgcs.org/special-events/special-events.aspx or email us at events@bgcs.org

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix focuses on five core program areas that help youth develop a positive self identity, educational competencies and the values enabling them to develop positive relationships with others. Youth with these capacities can become responsible citizens and leaders who make meaningful contributions and live successful lives. For more information, go to: http://www.bgcmp.org/programs.htm

*** Cox Charities 2012 Grant Recipient ***

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley has been around since 1963, back when it began as one Club site – the Tempe Boys Club. A group of dedicated Tempe citizens started the Club in those early years and paid to keep it open and available to the children because they recognized a need for a place for boys to go to escape the boredom and dangers of the streets. For more information on upcoming events, go to: http://www.clubzona.org/

*** Cox Charities 2012 Grant Recipient ***

Paul Bessey, retired UA Plant Sciences Professor answers questions about plant pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies. Details at tucsonbotanical.org

Perched atop a cactus-covered hill in east-central Phoenix, has intrigued generations of Valley residents.

Take a tour at Tour Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights to get a first-hand look at the Castle and surrounding cactus gardens as you learn the story of this unique and historic Phoenix landmark.  Tovrea Carraro Society Docents take you back in time as they introduce you to the characters that built and lived in the Castle and share interesting stories about the property and its history.

For more information on the Castle or tours, go to: http://www.tovreacastletours.com/

Guided tours of the Mansion given daily, at the top of the hour. During Winter, tours begin at 11 am. Tour size is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Reservations are made by calling the Park at (928) 779-4395. Your guide will lead you through a pristine historic home filled with original artifacts, handcrafted furniture, and personal mementos of the Riordan families. The impressive home contains an exceptional collection of Craftsman furnishings with appointments by Edison, Stickley, Ellis, and Steinway. The first floor of the West Wing is included as part of the tour and provides displays about the family, the Arts and Crafts movement, and other local interests.

For more information on the mansion and park, go to: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/RIMA/index.html

Go to: http://www.homedepot.com/ and click on the Project: How To menu for a list of DIY workshops being held at your local store.  Projects include kitchen design, how to design and install a tile floor, etc.  Projects geared specifically to women and children are also available.

Check with your local store for more information.

The Tucson Conservation Center is being developed as a rainwater harvesting demonstration site. The purpose of the project is to design a variety of rainwater harvesting and planting areas that demonstrate concepts of sustainability and conservation through appropriate applications of passive and active water harvesting techniques. This educational endeavor will help others learn and use rainwater conservation practices that benefit the citizens in this region of the state.  Docent-led public tours will be held weekly at the Nature Conservancy. Download a tour schedule or email dboone@tnc.org for more information.

Check out all events at Arizona State Parks…
http://azstateparks.com/find/calendar.html

Are you a local rescue group that is looking to help your furry friends find a home? Contact Elena at Alta Vista Boarding & Grooming to book your dogs for their grooming appointment. She can be reached at 602-265-3198.  She brings in dogs from local rescue groups every other Friday and gives them a makeover.

To see dogs who have already been through the program, go to: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Alta-Vista-Boarding-Grooming/428773180514270?fref=ts 

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Our artfully meteorological exhibit will present artist’s representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog…and offer a little light climatology on the side. Artwork selected ranges from paintings to prints, and sculpture to weavings. Emphasis will be on creative movement, fundamentals found through reading, stormy weather art-making activities and the opportunity to present today’s weather forecast in front of the green screen television camera (creativity & imagination). Boeing will provide support for outdoor atrium space programs

Type: EXPO
Audience: Pre-K (5 and under), Families/Children
Region: East Valley
Topic: Arts, Culture & Social Science, Sustainability & Earth Sciences

For more information, go to: http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com/

Da Vinci – The Genius is the most comprehensive exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci to tour the world and brings to life the full range of his genius as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. Da Vinci – The Genius blends science, engineering, art and culture in an exploration of ten themed areas, including the world exclusive Secrets of Mona Lisa – a ground breaking analysis of Leonardo’s most famous painting.

For more information on this upcoming exhibit, go to: http://azscience.org/exhibits_activities/featured_exhibitions

Inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions, the Museum offers summer art classes for ages 5 – 13 to express their creativity and produce original works of art. Classes are arranged by age and meet in the mornings during the summer. Weekly classes with morning sessions available.

Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print, and more at the Tucson Museum of Art! Each weekly session is led by local teaching artists and museum educators focusing on in-depth lessons in art marking. Classes of up to 15 children (grouped by age) discover new places and diverse cultures through visits to the Museum galleries and historic buildings.

Click here for more information or to register.

Experience a high-flying journey 75 years in the making. Discover the brilliant ingenuity and remarkable creativity that goes into the ultimate life-support system—the spacesuit. Suited for Space is developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

For more information on Lowell Observatory and their events and exhibits, click here.

Students age 8 and up with an adult learn about the physics and chemistry behind rocket flight with hands on experiments and demonstrations. Some of which they get to take home. Program free with paid admission to the museum and reservations are recommended. Contact Mina Stafford at mstafford@pimaair.org or (520)618-4819 for more information or to make a reservation. http://www.pimaair.org/

04/13/2013, 05/11/2013,  07/13/2013,
08/10/2013,  09/14/2013, 10/12/2013  - 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Children age 8 and up with an adult learn about the four forces of flight through hands on experiments they can take home. Program free with paid admission to the museum and reservations are recommended. Contact Mina Stafford at mstafford@pimaair.org or (520)618-4819 for more information or to make a reservation. http://www.pimaair.org/

May 27 – Aug 9, 2013
Week-long, half and full-day camps for kids ages 5-13

During the summer, and holiday school break, our Adventures in Space Summer, Cosmic Kids Camp, and Holiday Camps offer elementary and middle school students a chance to learn how astronauts live and work in space, launch rockets and explore adventures related to the history of flight at a series of full day or half day camps hosted by Challenger Space Center Arizona.

To enroll your child(ren) for any of the camp sessions described below, please click here  for the online registration form -OR- print out the registration  and fax your completed form(s) along with payment to Camp Administrator:Tracy Gambino at 623-322-3716. A separate registration form is needed for each individual camper. 

Click here for a complete list of camps.

Starts at 6:30 pm. Ends at 8:30 pm. Visitors should bring flashlights, water, and wear good walking/hiking shoes. Meet at the entrance to the Discovery Center. We will be starting at sunset so we can get a good view to watch the moon rise. Hike will return in the moonlight.

Click here for more information or to see what else is going on at Kartchner Caverns.

Click here for driving directions to the Park.

Looking for some fun for kids in Phoenix?

Earth Camp opens eyes and minds to our unique, interdependent and awe-inspiring planet, drawing connections from our homes, to our region, to the globe, and to what we can learn about Earth from space. Earth campers work in teams to develop awareness and understanding of our planet’s ecosystems and how to better live in harmony with the natural world.

Students learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and current enviornmental issues while hiking, camping, doing field research and exploring our beautiful desert.

Click here for more information on Earth Camp.

Earth Camp opens eyes and minds to our unique, interdependent and awe-inspiring planet, drawing connections from our homes, to our region, to the globe, and to what we can learn about Earth from space. Earth campers work in teams to develop awareness and understanding of our planet’s ecosystems and how to better live in harmony with the natural world.

Students learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and current enviornmental issues while hiking, camping, doing field research and exploring our beautiful desert.

Click here for more information on Earth Camp.

This camp is designed for students entering grades 7, 8, and 9. Exceptional students entering grade 6 can be considered. Students will start to learn programming using Alice programming environment with 3D animation, movie and game development. Then, student will design and construct robots, learn NXT-G robotics programming, and participate in the robotics challenge at the level of difficulty similar to FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics Competition.

Click the link to enroll: Online Enrollment– Enrollment will open in early March 2013!

Ignite your internalDrive and do something BIG this summer! iD Tech Camps is a family company – and our company is a unique place. Some call it magical. We’re the World’s #1 Tech Camp –  One of our big secrets? Ridiculously small ratios. Small ratios mean personalized instruction – just 8 students per instructor or fewer, guaranteed. It’s that simple! Our adult-only staff are tech-savvy undergraduates, graduate students and professionals, passionate about teaching game design, film, computer science and more.

For more information on specific camps being being offered and availability, click here. The camps start on June 3rd and end on July 19th.

Open to elementary school age students 5-12

Spies Like Us – June 3-6, 2013 – Learn about the world of spies! Follow clues, dust for prints, learn about disguise, and find ways to communicate in secret codes!

Two Different Offerings for 2013! – Check out the website for more information on this and the other camp being offered http://prescott.erau.edu/degrees/programs/camps/

Investigate the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Camp Innovation: Kaleidoscope Science. Put on your goggles and lab coat as you experiment with techniques used by scientists and engineers!

For more information or to register, click here

Kitt Peak National Observatory Introductory coverage of astronomy, engineering, & physical science; operate 16 and 20-inch telescopes; observe with the 90″ Bok telescope and McMath-Pierce solar telescopes.

Students should be between the ages of 13 and 15 years. Some exceptions are made in special circumstances by Dr. McCarthy, the Camp Director.

Reservations are limited to 25 students. Completed applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are required to contact Dr. McCarthy before applying. For more information, click here.

Attend free telescope viewing at various locations throughout Sedona with professional and amateur astronomers. Bring your telescopes or look through ours! Instruction available. Daytime seminars by renowned scientists and astronomers. Primary locations Verde Valley School and Sedona Creative Life Center. Sponsored by Sedona Star Gazing.

For more information, call 928-203-0006.

Visit the Gardens quirky once-a-year sale devoted to oddball plants and strange pottery.

Browse the booths set up throughout the Gardens.  Specialty vendors will have their own crazy selections on-hand, with an opportunity to ask detailed questions about the fun and funky plants offered.

For more information on this one of a kind sale, go to: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/events/weird-plant-sale/

Arizona ISA State Hispanic Championships

Independent Softball Association will host local, State and a National Hispanic Tournament. Arizona ISA will bring the Arizona ISA State Hispanic Championships this year to Glendale, Arizona. Inviting

June 8th, 9th 2013
El Jefe
Saguaro Park, Glendale
Men’s, Women’s and Coed

For more information, contact Joe Maldonado,  Arizona ISA Hispanic Director at 602-348-1755 or go to: www.leaguelineup.com/hispanic

Are you ready to take to the skies this summer? You can get your first real flight experience in this extensive introduction to the aviation industry. Participants receive ground training in our campus facilities, fly in our  C-172 Simulators, and pilot a C-172S aircraft. All flight training is conducted by certified university flight instructors. Open to high school students ages 14-18 who are U.S. Citizens.

http://prescott.erau.edu/degrees/programs/camps/index.html

Discover strategies that will help create a sustainable future at Camp Innovation: Go Green. Research and test eco-friendly ways to reduce material waste, utilize natural resources for clean energy, and protect our natural environment.

Click here for more information or to register.

Explore the world of predators and learn why these animals are important. Experiment with night vision, make a bat wing, and camouflage yourself, as you step into their surprising world. For children ages 6-8. June 10–14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Click here to register or see other summer programs being offered at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

This camp is designed for students entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The program will cover Microsoft Robotics Studio, robot construction, VPL programming, C# programming, Web programming in Service-Oriented Computing, Phone 7 programming, and a robotics challenge.

Click the link to enroll: Online Enrollment — Enrollment will open in early March 2013!

SWIFT weather camp is a week-long educational program developed to engage and inform teens about the science of meteorology and related career opportunities. Campers will receive personal instruction from Arizona State University researchers and National Weather Service meteorologists in forecasting, observing, and reporting all aspects of weather and climate. They will engage in hands-on activities, field experiments, seminars, tours of research facilities, and workshops that expand their knowledge of atmospheric sciences, weather and forecasting, and environmental instrumentation.

This is a competitive process with a limited number of available seats. For information about the application process please contact camps@azscience.org

Click here for more information.

The Friendly House Scholars Program awards scholarships to incoming freshmen attending one of the ten Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) schools.  The 2012 Friendly House Scholars were acknowledged and honored at a special event at the Hyatt Regency.

For more details, go to: http://www.friendlyhouse.org/events/91-2013-friendly-house-scholars-recognition-awards

Happy New Year! That’s right. The saguaro harvest marks the beginning of the new year for the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. We’ll harvest fruit and prepare syrup like they have done for generations. We’ll also enjoy the starry skies, singing, and stories of a desert campout. Space will be limited, so reserve a spot as soon as you get your invitation.

Click here for more information.

Welcome to Camp Innovation: School of Medicine. Get an exciting glimpse into the professions of doctors, nurses, surgeons, and scientists. Campers will examine x-rays, diagnose patients, solve medical mysteries and more!

Click here for more information or to register.

Open to elementary school age students 5-12

Take to The Skies – July 1-4, 2013 – What do pilots need to know before they can fly airplanes? Join us this week to find out!

http://prescott.erau.edu/degrees/programs/camps/

Come explore the biology, physics, and nanotechnology of the colors of nature through the lens of art. Participants will draw, paint, create models, observe birds and insects, explore UV light, play with pigments, and use scientific tools such as microscopes. They will learn about scale in art and science, and learn how color is produced in objects such as feathers and butterfly wings. The final day of the academy will include a public exhibit of student work.

Who can attend?
Girls entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grades in the fall of 2013.

What are the dates?
The 2013 Tucson, AZ summer academy takes place from July 8-19th, 2013 (with weekend off).

Click here for more information and to apply.

The Latino Institute presents its Annual Back to School and Health Fair. Featuring free backpacks for the first 1000 children (grade school age only).  Over 50 informational tables covering back to school resources, recreation and lifestyle for families. Health screenings and free immunizations. Entertainment, free light lunch and fun activities for all ages. An ending plenary is designed to open up discussions for the surrounding neighborhood with panel members in specialty areas such as parks services, law, health, school issues, consumer products and much more. For information contact Carmela Ramirez at 602 262-7424, e-mail at carmela.ramirez@phoenix.gov.

For more information, go to: http://phoenix.gov/parks/culture/cultural/latino.html

Can you hear rocks talking? We do! Learn about the amazing stories rocks can tell. Erupting volcanoes, edible minerals, mini-earth models, and a trip to see space rocks are all part of the fun. A field trip to Sunset Crater is included. For kids ages 6-8.

Click here to register or find other summer programs at Museum of Northern Arizona.

Session 1

See the museum as you never have before! Our hands-on, minds-on day camps will open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert region. Museum Explorers observe live animals, conduct science experiments, create cool crafts, learn to draw plants and animals, sample desert foods, hike in the desert and more!

We are offering aftercare each day from 3:00 — 5:00pm.

Fox Group: Entering Grades 1-2 in the fall of 2013
Bobcat Group: Entering Grades 3-4 in the fall of 2013
Desert & Sea Group: Entering Grades 5-6 in the fall of 2013

Click here for more information or to register.

Be citizen scientists and carry out real research. Learn all about pollinators with a Northern Arizona University bumble bee researcher. Catch a variety of pollinating insects, mark them with special ID tags, and then observe them as they go about their work among the flowers, recording data that can be used by scientists. Learn how a bee’s stinger works and all about bee and other insect venoms. Also learn about hummingbirds and other animal pollinators, and of course, learn all about flowers ―why they exist, how pollen works, and the unique structures of flowers. Pollinators allow plants to make delicious fruits, like blackberries and wild currants. Pick berries and make jam for the whole family to enjoy. For kids ages 9-13.

Click here to register or see what other programs they are offering.

Session 2

See the museum as you never have before! Our hands-on, minds-on day camps will open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert region. Museum Explorers observe live animals, conduct science experiments, create cool crafts, learn to draw plants and animals, sample desert foods, hike in the desert and more!

We are offering aftercare each day from 3:00 — 5:00pm.

Fox Group: Entering Grades 1-2 in the fall of 2013
Bobcat Group: Entering Grades 3-4 in the fall of 2013
Desert & Sea Group: Entering Grades 5-6 in the fall of 2013

Click here for more information or to register.

We are pleased to announce our 40th annual “Fiesta del Tlaquepaque,” a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, Saturday, September 14th, 2013. The charming plazas, patios, and streets of Tlaquepaque will be dressed in a festive wash of color, music, and dancing in the spirit of old Mexico. The lively mariachis, the heart-pounding rhythms and beats of Flamenco dancers, and the mouth-watering tastes of Mexico will fill the day.
For more information, go to: http://www.tlaq.com/event/detail/id/6 or call (928) 282-4838

Over the course of the two-month valley-wide celebration, audiences and participants enjoyed the vibrant artistic, musical and culinary offerings of the regional Latino community through various exhibits, concerts, street fairs and more.

For more information, go to their website.

Spirits will connect at the Mesa Arts Center’s annual Dìa de los Muertos Festival - a community celebration complete with a community altar, live music and performances.   

The Day of The Dead festival will also feature delicious food, a mercado featuring an assortment of Dìa de los Muertos merchandise, jewelry, arts & crafts, the Bookmans Family Activity Area, and more.  Festival admission and parking are free.

Click here for more information.

The Museum comes to life for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, an ancient Mesoamerican holiday held throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the Southwest. More than a dozen Flagstaff families create ofrendas (altars) to display in the Museum’s courtyard. Learn about Day of the Dead traditions and the role of Hispanics in northern Arizona’s history. Enjoy mariachi music, arts, and storytelling. Learn about migration and the blending of cultural traditions. A celebration of all people of Latino and Hispanic origin, this festival is a colorful and vibrant expression of community.

Click here for more information.