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Giant ‘Extinct’ Tortoise Dramatically Reappears!

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador—These Pacific islands are famous for their wildlife, especially the giant Galapagos tortoises.

When Charles Darwin first visited the islands in 1835, biologists believe there were around 15 different species of Galapagos tortoise. Some species of these slow-moving, plant-eating reptiles can live more than 150 years. One in captivity lived at least 170 years. The largest of them can grow to 5 feet long and weigh up to 550 pounds!

Believe it or not, sailors in these seas used to collect Galapagos tortoises for meat and oil, causing the population of tortoises to plummet from more than a quarter million around the 16th century to just 3,000 by the 1970s. Just 10 species were thought to remain after Lonesome George, the last of his species, died in captivity of old age in 2012.

The largest island of the Galapagos is Isabela, which sort of cradles the island of Fernandina just west of it. The Fernandina tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus) lived there, but the last one found was a male in 1906, and scientists either killed it or discovered its remains. CONSEQUENTLY, the species was considered extinct. On a couple of occasions, bite marks on prickly pear cactus on

Fernandina were discovered, along with tortoise SCAT (droppings).

So Animal Planet paid for an expedition on Fernandina for its show “Extinct or Alive.” The trekking was GRUELING, especially up around Host Forrest Galan te with his big its volcano. discovery with Anim al Planet.

Amazingly, the show’s host made the find of his lifetime—a very old female Fernandina tortoise hiding beneath some brush!

Host Forrest Galante announced the discovery in a Feb. 20 tweet. In a statement, he says, “As a biologist and someone who has dedicated my life to the pursuit of animals believed extinct, this is by far my greatest scientific accomplishment and proudest moment.”

The 100-year-old tortoise was collected and taken to the breeding center on Santa Cruz Island.

Could Great Whites Help Fight Cancer?

Scary teeth. Huge size. Top predator. That’s what most people think of when they think of the great white shark. However, there is a newly discovered aspect to these notorious creatures that should be added to that list: their DNA. Scientists have mapped great white sharks’ DNA and found that there are MUTATIONS which protect them against cancer and other illnesses. The scientists hope that this information may be translated so it can help humans.

Mahmood Shivji, the co-leader of the study, told the BBC that genome instability is important in many diseases that affect humans, such as some forms of cancer. The great white shark has developed a strategy to repair its own DNA and maintain the stability of its genomes. Great white shark DNA is one-and-a-half times bigger than human DNA, which means that there are things that their DNA can do that human DNA cannot yet do.

Sharks have been swimming in the seas for at least 16 million years and have life spans of approximately 70 years. This means they are confronted with

aging issues just like humans and that they have had time to evolve in their habitat.

Scientists still have a lot of research to do and they have not yet determined whether they can apply what they’ve learned about the sharks to people. However, the researchers are hopeful that the information will provide clues on cancer treatment, wound-healing and blood-clotting.

The research was done by scientists at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Centre at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Great white sharks are the largest predatory fish in the world and have been known to grow to more than 20 feet in length and up to 5,000 pounds! Their powerful tails can help them reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour in the water.

These features, combined with their rows of triangular teeth, have given them a fearsome reputation. Here’s hoping that scientists can find some helpful information through these amazing creatures of the sea.

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North Pole Takes a Stroll What do you think of when you hear about the North Pole? For most of us, images of Santa Claus, reindeer and the greatest toy workshop ever all spring to mind.

There is actually a lot more to the term than most of us realize. True north, or the geographic north pole, is the northern end of the AXIS on which Earth turns and the rumored home of Santa and his elves. The magnetic north pole is different than true north—and this is the pole that’s been making headlines lately.

Magnetic north is what your compass locates and it’s defined as the point at which magnetic field lines point vertically downwards. Magnetic north has always been on the move, so scientists and experts created the World Magnetic Model. This model is the mathematical system that establishes the basis for modern navigation on everything

Fact Box: • Magnetic north is one of three “north poles” on our planet • The World Magnetic Model is typically updated every five years • The most recent update was released in February • Rocks hold geologic maps of past magnetic pole movements

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Every five years, scientists and experts produce an update for the World Magnetic Model. The last routine update was done in 2015. In recent years, magnetic north has picked up its pace of change. The changes have happened so quickly that scientists released an emergency update of the model in February.

So why is magnetic north changing so rapidly? Scientists know that magnetic north is affected by the surges and flows in the swirl of liquid iron in Earth’s core, some 1,800 miles beneath our planet’s surface.

However, scientists have theories about why the shift has sped up in recent years but haven’t determined the specific reason.

While the World Magnetic Model affects many mapping systems, most of us won’t notice much of a difference. Rocks provide a geologic map of the movements of the magnetic poles and suggest that there have previously been significant changes to magnetic north. One thing experts know for sure: the only thing predictable about magnetic north is how unpredictable it can be.

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She’s a Busy Bee at the Spelling Bee

by Reporter Lizzy Barrett, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary

I participated in the District Spelling Bee on Jan. 18. I won first place amongst the fifth-graders and won second place in the entire Vail School District. I competed against other fifth-graders in the beginning, but I competed against third through eighth-graders in the championship round. I was really nervous because there were a total of 17 schools competing.

The way the Spelling Bee works is the student

has to spell words correctly. Competitors have to first compete with other spellers within their same grade.

If they don’t spell it right, they are out. I was one of the fifth-graders competing. Fifth-graders were kind of hard to beat. A lot of them were really good spellers.

During that whole round, I was scared and nervous.

However, I managed to win first place and advance to the championship round.

The championship round was nerve-racking. I had some pretty tough competition. I didn’t get first place because an eighth-grader sealed that one up.

The competition between the sixth-grader and I was really hard. After a while, the sixth-grader got a word wrong and I spelled it correctly. I spelled the next word correctly and I got second place. This qualified me to go to the Pima County Spelling Bee in February, where I finished in the top 15. I competed with students from private, charter and public schools.

This was my second time at the District Bee. One of the reasons I did well is because I like to read. Books help you learn big vocabulary and you might get quizzed on those words. I also studied the provided spelling lists.

My advice is to read, study, and have fun competing.

AZ Tribes Visit the State Legislature

by Reporter Abigail Hernandez, AZ Virtual Academy Have you heard about Native American Legislative Day, or Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day? It’s a day where Native Americans get to express who they really are. This year it happened on Jan. 16.

To celebrate, I went with my dad and the youth council to the Arizona State Capitol. The day started at 4:30 in the morning. After a large breakfast, it was a

two-hour drive up to the capitol. We went to a senate session to discuss the future of Native Americans.

After lunch we walked around the booths and took pictures. We took a picture with Senator Sally Ann Gonzales, who is also Native American. We went to the Arizona Capitol Museum, where we walked four flights of stairs.

Animal Encounters at Bearizona

by Reporter Reporter Rori L. Divijak, Quail Run Elementary Recently I visited Bearizona with my family. Bearizona is in the Kaibab National Forest in Williams, Arizona.

Bearizona is a wildlife park on about 160 acres with a lot of animals. I like the part where you can drive your car along the road that goes through the park and look at the animals. The drive is over three miles long. Some of the animals you can see are white wolves, black bears and bison. My favorite animal is the white wolf because they are not fenced in so they walk in front of your car. The animals are separated from each other by fences, but within each area, the animals can come right up to your car. In addition to your car, you can ride a bus tour that takes you around to see the animals.

Walking through the park you can see many more animals. In the walking area you can see animals like otters, jaguars, juvenile bears, and foxes. My two

favorites were the jaguars and foxes.

I like the foxes because they are adorable and if you go up to their area and walk around they like to follow you from their side of the fence. I like the jaguars because if you put your hand on the glass the jaguars will lick and paw the glass. Two fun activities at Bearizona are the petting zoo that has goats, sheep, ducks and chickens and the Birds of Prey Show that has hawks, owls, and falcons. Bearizona is a fun place to learn about animals and their habitats.

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News Stories Written by Kids— for Kids Shop Local at Farmers Markets

by Reporter Sidney Smith Academy of Tucson Middle School The seasons are changing! Are you ready for the warmer weather? Well… get ready! The first day of spring is on Wednesday, March 20 in this new year!

At farmers markets, you can walk around and buy cool and amazing stuff. The two top New Year’s resolutions, according to Google, are getting more exercise and a better diet. Walking through a market is a good way to get your workout in and get away from the television.

Local farmers markets are happening almost everyday of the week and almost everywhere in the city. There are a few companies hosting markets, but a main one for farmers markets is Food in Root.

It has markets on Wednesday at the UofA, Friday at Banner and Saturday and Sunday at St. Philip’s Plaza. My favorite market is the one at St. Philip’s Plaza on Saturday and Sunday. I even bought my sister’s Christmas present there! You can look up more about Food in Root at www.foodinroot.com.

Shopping at a farmers market is a great way to stimulate our local economy.

You can buy anything—fresh produce from Hand Picked Produce, jewelry from T Rose Designs, fresh baked goods from JTown Bakery, and pottery from Marta Ortiz. There is something for everyone! So get up, get out and go shopping!

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Former Baseball Pro, Duncan, Gives Back to Tucson

by Reporter Parker Barnes Cottonwood Elementary Do you love baseball? I do, too. Recently, I met a coach from the Toronto Blue Jays! His name is Shelley Duncan! Duncan has been playing baseball for most of his life. Duncan started playing baseball because he was so passionate about it. Duncan grew up here in Tucson and has enjoyed playing baseball since he can remember. He graduated from Canyon del Oro High School and the UofA. Duncan noticed when he was playing professionally that our community could benefit from a baseball clinic to help young kids enjoy the sport. He wanted to show kids the fun of baseball and give them a chance to understand how to play. He started the Tucson Baseball Clinic in 2011.

For eight years, Duncan has been helping young boys and girls enjoy learning to play baseball and fall in love with the sport. He has been able to get help from coaches and players from other major league teams to help support the clinic. The clinic has become more popular over the years and has received help from high school baseball teams in Tucson to allow more kids to play.

As a baseball player myself, I think that the baseball clinic is a great way for me to learn more about the game and how to become a better player.

Duncan’s advice to all young players is always have fun!

TRAK Brings Kids Farm Experience

by Reporter Payton Hamill Tucson Country Day School I learned a lot of facts about farm animals when TRAK (Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids) came to my school. TRAK did an in-school field trip for preschool and kindergarten. Here are some facts you might not know.

Miniature horses are very cool. They can eat apples, carrots, hay, pellets and candy canes. Did you know they could eat candy canes? That is so cool!

I thought they could not eat sweets.

Miniature horses feel rough on some areas and smooth on other areas of their bodies.

I also got to pet the rabbits. They eat a lot. They eat carrots, hay, lettuce and rabbit pellets. They are so cute! They feel really soft and hairy and look fuzzy and cute.

TRAK also brought chickens for the kids to see and hold. Chickens eat grass, seeds and hay. At night, they stay in a chicken coop. Their feathers are shiny, and they look a little funny. The girl chickens are called hens and the boys are called roosters.

One sheep came on the field trip, a girl sheep or ewe. She was so soft and hairy, and her wool was thick. When a sheep is shaved, the wool can be used to make scarves, gloves and even shirts. Sheep eat hay and grass.

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What in the World Is STEM Scouts?

Exploring, experimenting and having a ton of fun add up to a great way to learn about science, technology, engineering and math in STEM Scouts.

A pilot program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), it is going into its fifth season. Dave McKeehan helped the Catalina Council bring the program to Southern Arizona and has been leading the STEM Scouts effort here ever since.

The program is organized into labs, which run as afterschool or evening programs.

Labs are held throughout SouMazzy Carls thern Arizona— Benson, Oro Valley, Tucson and several schools in Vail, including Ocotillo Ridge, Senita Valley and Cottonwood Elementary schools and Old Vail Middle school. Participants get 26 weeks of hands-on

labs, which are new each year and run by the STEM Scouts lab leader.

In 2015, Mazzy Carls (then a fourth-grader) was one of the original five STEM Scouts at Ocotillo Ridge. Now that school has two labs totaling more than 50 students.

The big news is Mazzy just won her school science fair at Old Vail Middle School and her science board will be part of the SARSEF regional fair in March.

The bad effects of computer and TV screens interested her. But to simplify things, she decided to use plants as subjects instead of people. There would be three pots with five freshly germinated marigold plants in each.

She exposed one pot to the blue light, one to the light of an LED and the third to sunlight.

“The light that comes off of your computer screens, yes it is colored, but it’s made up of the shorter, more energized parts of the visible light spectrum, which are the blues and the violets,” Mazzy points out. “My hypothesis was that the blue light would make the plants grow faster,”

Mazzi shares. After a month or measuring and observing, she ended up rejecting her hypothesis. “They started dying and shriveling…the ones in the blue light just didn’t work out at all.”

Mazzy’s current science teacher Lisa Scott is also the Lab Leader at Old Vail. She points out that more women are needed in STEM. When Mazzy’s schedule lightens, she would love to be in STEM Scouts again. “STEM Scouts really touches upon all bits of science,” she says.

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New Homes to Open in Vail

by Reporter Lourdes Gomez, Cottonwood Elementary As our community grows we need more homes. Marian Soto, new home specialist for Mattamy Homes, has the solution for that! Saguaro Trails will be here in early 2019.

This will be a great community for anybody. If you have a big family there are five or four bedroom homes. If you have a small family there are houses with two bedrooms. The saguaros that used to be in that location will be reused in common areas. They’re working with a company that will replant them.

Mattamy Homes chose this location because there is no new community and there’s a biking trail nearby.

Mattamy Homes came up with the name Saguaro Trails at a meeting where everyone in the company brought ideas. They decided that Saguaro Trails was a really good name because there are a lot of saguaros and biking trails. There will also be a splash pad, pool and park. Saguaro Trails will be a great subdivision located on Houghton and Drexel roads!

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A few goats got to visit my school. They eat everything! They might even try to eat your hair, but their main diet is grains, shrubs and some parts of trees.

They are funny looking. The smaller goats are wild, and they jump a lot, too.

You can find out more at www.traktucson.org.

Adviser: Sarah McKeown

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Shop Local at Farmers Markets

by Reporter Lillianahi Googins, Tucson Country Day School It is important to know what items are recyclable and what items are trash. If you’re reading this, I hope I can help you learn what some of the differences are.

Some items you can recycle: 1) Empty, clean cans 2) Dry newspapers or papers 3) Empty and washed out shampoo bottles, water bottles, milk jugs, yogurt cups and fruit cups 4) Pie pans 5) Tin cans Items you should throw away: 1) Wet newspapers or other papers 2) Cans with food in them 3) Juice bottles that are not empty 4) Food-covered plastic plates 5) Food-covered cups 6) Grocery store plastic bags 7) Broken glass

Some things that we put in a recycle bin that are not supposed to be in there can actually be a big deal and can cause all of the items in the recycling bin to get contaminated— then all items in that recycle bin could get thrown away!

We all need to pitch in and recycle properly, and throw out trash properly, to help more items get recycled and to prevent so much waste from making its way into the ocean.

We all need to pitch in and recycle properly—and throw out trash properly—to help more items get recycled and to prevent so much waste from making its way into the ocean.

You can find more information at www.tucsonaz.gov/es/residentialrecycling.

Adviser: Sarah McKeown

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Teacher Seeks Novel Ways to Present Class Concepts

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isa Johnson teaches a 5th/6th grade gifted class at Coyote Trail Elementary. She has been teaching for two decades.

Johnson was born in Phoenix and attended the UofA—she started out as a psychology major. She says her experience as a camp counselor led her to teaching.

“I really enjoyed being in nature and sharing that with the kids,” she explains. Johnson realized that she wanted to continue in a career where she could work with kids and “share my love of learning with them.”

Johnson still loves to learn and to be out in nature. She enjoys hiking and cycling, and she says she is always looking for new ideas and novel ways to teach concepts and make learning fun for her students.

“I am constantly looking for things to bring into the classroom,” Johnson says. She says she strives to create lessons that are “meaningful for the real world.”

Johnson is a bookworm, too. She enjoys reading historical fiction and cites Gary Paulsen and Roald Dahl as two of her favorite authors.

Johnson was nominated by students Lauren and Matthew. They note that Johnson is fun and creative, and that she assigns projects that encourage them and their classmates to “think deeper and express our imagination.”

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“She lets us take the reins of the classroom and allows us to make decisions. Our teacher is great because she respects us and listens to our opinions to make the classroom a better place for learning,” they write.

Johnson says she tries to get students to push themselves into the “uncomfortable zone.”

She urges them to challenge themselves and remember that mistakes offer chances to learn.

“One of the problems gifted students tend to have is they search for perfectionism,” she shares. Johnson hopes to create an atmosphere where students are not afraid to try new things and learn from mistakes.

Johnson says she feels very fortunate in her career.

“This is just a great experience for me, to get up every day and work with students and do a job that I love,” she says.

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Improve Your Seatbelt

Safety Smarts!

Seatbelt Basics Whenever you ride in a car, wear your seatbelt every time! No matter how short the trip, you still need to buckle up.

Always buckle up as soon as you get into a car. Riding in a friend’s or relative’s car is no excuse to skip the seatbelt. Even if your friend or friend’s parents don’t wear seatbelts, always wear yours. Never share a seatbelt with someone else.

Booster Seats Kids who are five or older also need a booster seat. Booster seats help you sit up high enough so the seatbelt fits properly across your chest. Kids should use a booster seat until they are 4 feet, 9 inches tall and weigh at least 80 pounds.

Get in the Back Kids 12 years old and younger need to sit in the back seat. It’s simply the safest place to be, and it’s the law! You have much less chance of being hurt if you’re in a crash. And you won’t be injured if the airbag inflates during a crash. Infants and children 12 years of age and under should travel in the back seat and be properly restrained.

What about Air Bags?

Air bags cushion passengers during a crash to keep them from hitting the dashboard or windshield. But even though air bags have saved many adults’ lives, kids 12 years and younger should never sit in the front seat of a car that has air bags. That’s because air bags are made to protect a bigger person’s body, and when they open they can hurt kids.

Learn How to Be Safe!

• FREE booster seats • FREE bike helmets • FREE Child ID finger printing

Take the True/False Test to see what you know about injury prevention!

T or F

Most injuries from car crashes can be prevented by using car seats and safety belts. Every person in the car needs his own safety belt or age-appropriate child safety seat or booster seat!

T or F

It’s okay to buckle two people into one seatbelt.

T or F

Never hold a child on your lap in the car.

T or F

It’s safe for children to ride in the cargo area of a station wagon, van or pickup.

T or F

Never leave a child alone in the car, even for a moment.

T or F

Infants and children 13 years of age and under should travel in the back seat and be properly restrained.

Answers: 1)T, 2) F, 3)T, 4) F, 5) T, 6)T

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• Fun healthy & safety education, information & demonstrations

• Safe Kids Pima County & TPD car seat checks from 9am–noon

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STOCKER FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S VILLAGE / EPIC READS TEEN PLAZA

Children/teen authors and activities

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Four-page pullout guide

University of Arizona campus • March 2-3, 2019 • 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Free admission • tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

How poetry can change the world

Teen Plaza Events

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times best-selling author of 28 books, including "Swing," "Solo" and "Rebound," the follow-up to his, Newbery Medal-winning, middle-grade novel, "The Crossover." He believes that poetry can change the world, and he uses it to inspire and empower young people around the world. Kwame will be in two sessions on Saturday, March 2, both in the Education Building Kiva.At 11:30 he will celebrate "Swing," his latest novel, with songwriter Randy Peterson, who has written original songs based on the book.At 2:30, he will join a panel of authors to discuss love in young-adult literature. Signings follow both sessions.

Saturday

Education

Located in every campus building that is open for the events.

Steward Observatory

CHERRY AVENUE

Children’s Sales and Signings

Story & Entertainment Stage Games Book Nook Story Blanket

Street closed Book Giveaway

Modern Languages

Psychology Charles P. Sonett Space Sciences Center

EXHIBITORS 300-399

Central Mall Portable restrooms

C-Span TMC UA BookStore

EXHIBITORS 200-299 2/24/19

Book signings

UA Mall Tent

Indie Giveaway

Sunday

Noon

2 p.m.

10 a.m.

Crazy Face Bookmarks, Mini Book Necklaces w/ Mary Palmeri

Orbeez Stress Balls with Pima County Public Library

Saturday

Jessica Bucher Sarah Combs Cameron Coral Larry Dyer Sara Fujimura Pamela Israel D.G. Lamb DaVaun Sanders Reno Ursal Amber Victoria Shirley Williams

12:15 p.m.

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10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

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10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

Guy Worthey

12:15 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons, Role Play Games and Glass Magnets

Educators can receive professional development clock hours during the festival by documenting their attendance at children’s and teens’ author presentations and workshops, parent/ educator sessions.

Credit is available for the sessions in the College of Education building.

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Sunday

Catalina Claussen Jacob Devlin Carol Fiore K. Harrell C.J. Hendrix Daniel James Laura Marshall Gary Nicholson C.E. Ostra Richard Sargent Tabatha Shipley Judith Starkston

12:15 p.m.

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10 a.m.

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10 a.m.

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10 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

Many festival sessions give teachers credit for professional development

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Teen & Author Stage

Integrated Learning Center Sales & Signings

Button Making with Pima County Public Library

These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions on the UA Mall, just south of the Teen Plaza.

Restrooms

First aid

Noon Cyanotype Photo Paper Art with Pima County Public Library

Young Adult Indie Author Pavilion

Information/ Lost and found

Concessions

2 p.m.

Orbeez and Seeds w/ Pima County Seed Library Helpers

10 a.m.

form in the College of Education lobby.

Volunteers will be stationed near classrooms in the College of Education to stamp your form after each session attended.

At the end of each day, return the form to the College of Education lobby to verify your attendance and receive a certificate.

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5 p.m.

Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

Dianne White Presents Who Can Eat Orange?

Story Blanket Tent Docapella West Food Court Stage Explore the World through Stamps with the Postal History Foundation Book Nook Activity Tent

Indie Children’s Author Pavilion These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions, just south of the College of Education.

Childrens Tent

Marie Ballard Donna Cowan Lizabeth Danek Sonja Danielson Melinda Falgoust Joni Franks

12:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

Betty Fulcomer 12:15 p.m. Peter Oppenheim 12:15 p.m.

Yasmin John-Thorpe 10 a.m. ShaRon Rea 2:30 p.m.

Jody Mackey 2:30 p.m. William Sivitz 10 a.m.

Kevin McBeth 2:30 p.m. Britta Stromeyer Esmail 10 a.m.

Kathi Murriello 12:15 p.m. Anita Tendick 10 a.m.

Debi Novotny 12:15 p.m. David Valls 12:15 p.m.

David Goodner, James Howe, Mikela Prevost Choice as More than Right or Wrong

Alphabet Yoga with Dari Johnson Tent for Tots Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage BC Dance, The Ballet Conservatory of Dance, Music & Art Main Entertainment Stage Catalina Foothills High School Guitar Program East Entertainment Stage Kfhox The Canyon Mermaids and Pearls Book Nook Activity Tent Momentum Dance Company West Food Court Stage Quadrant 44 (Q44) Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

10:30 a.m.

Daniel Acosta, Kekla Magoon, Andrea Warren Striving to be More than Ordinary

Stacy McAnulty Creating a Storyboard: A Writing Workshop for Ages 8+

Kathi Appelt Take Five: A Writing Workshop for Ages 10+

Cathy G. Johnson Monster Mash-Up: A Drawing Game for Ages 7+

K-Fai Steele Create Your Own Character: A Drawing Workshop for Ages 5-10

Booki Vivat Doodle Fun: A Drawing Workshop for Ages 8+

Steven Bohls, J. C. Cervantes, Corey Ann Haydu Getting Published by Not Focusing on the Publishing Part

David Goodner Landing an Agent

Peternelle van Arsdale Advice from an Editor

Bill Konigsberg, Susan Kuklin, Anna-Marie McLemore The Changing YA Landscape of LGBTQ+ Books

Zoey Abbott, Jacob Kramer, Jonathan Stutzman Creating and Publishing Your First Picturebook

R. Gregory Christie Illustrator Studio: Gouache Painting Techniques

Zoey Abbott Illustrator Studio: Creating Mood through Layers of Paint and Pencil

Scott Magoon Illustrator Studio: Digital Explorations

David Wiesner Illustrator Studio: Picture Book Design Basics

Mari Mancusi, Emma Mills Fan Fiction and Gamers in the Lives of Teens

Robin LaFevers, Megan Shepherd Worlds within Worlds: YA Fantasy

Kass Morgan, Kiersten White Fantasy Thrillers: Who Will Survive?

Celeste Trimble #Ownvoices in Action: Writing OwnVoices

by Young Indigenous Writers

Christine Draper, Marie LeJeune, Michelle Reidel, Heather Scott Difficult Topics, Strong Emotions and the Power of Story

Kathleen Crawford-McKinney Immigrants and Refugees Across the World

Penny Kittle Building the Reading Life of a Child

Jeanne Fain, Janine Schall Latinx Immigrant Journeys in Picturebooks

Cynthia Alaniz, Jane Bean-Folkes, Jeanne Fain, Rebecca Leigh, Jennifer Summerlin Notable Books for K-8 Readers

Noa Baum Beyond Labels: Bridging Differences through Storytelling

Judi Moreillon Reading with Toddlers and Preschoolers: Better Together

Marilyn Carpenter Award-Winning Books Too Good to Miss

Cyndi Giorgis Reading Aloud: Creating Readers and Writers and Changing Lives

Junko Sakoi, Yoo Kyung Sung Books to Explore Global Waves and New Voices in Tucson

Special Tucson Festival of Books supplement from the Arizona Daily Star

Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage Musical Mayhem Cabaret East Entertainment Stage How Did You Get Your Name?

Book Nook Activity Tent Musical Storytelling: The Journey of Sam the Ant Tent for Tots Molly Idle Presents Pearl Story Blanket Tent Secret Garden - Arts Express West Food Court Stage Halau Hula O Ualani Main Entertainment Stage Musical Mayhem Cabaret East Food Court Stage Maguire Academy of Irish Dance Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

1 p.m.

Meet the Character: Esteban the Magnificent Story Blanket Tent

11 a.m.

Gary Rodriguez East Entertainment Stage Mr. Nature’s Music Garden Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Pete the Cat Story Hour Tent for Tots The Latest Traditions West Food Court Stage Success Martial Arts Demo Team Circus Stage Volcano Eruption!

Science City - Volcano Area Zin! Zin! Suzuki Violins and Friends Main Entertainment Stage

11:30 a.m.

Mikela Prevost Presents Let’s Have a Dog Party Story Blanket Tent

Dragons vs. Unicorns Story Hour Tent for Tots Juana Martinez-Neal Presents Alma Story Blanket Tent Literacy Connects’ Stories that Soar!

West Food Court Stage Kids Unlimited Main Entertainment Stage

1:15 p.m.

Choosing Peace: Multicultural Stories to Ponder: Noa Baum Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

2 p.m.

Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage Compañia de Danza Folklorica Arizona Main Entertainment Stage Jitterbugs East Entertainment Stage

SHARKS!! We LOVE Sharks!!

Book Nook Activity Tent Stories Abound: Tucson Tellers of Tales Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Reading Fun with Dogs Tent for Tots Adam Rex Presents Darth Vadar Story Blanket Tent

3:30 p.m.

Meet a Character: Madeleine Story Blanket Tent

4 p.m.

MicTV East Entertainment Stage Mo Stories Tent for Tots Sam the Ant: The Adventures of Drag the Dragonfly!

West Food Court Stage

5 p.m.

Volcano Eruption!

Science City - Volcano Area

These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions, just south of the College of Education.

Janice Auerbach Michael Baumann Michelle Buvala Sean Buvala Tracy Cooper Mike Enfield

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

Marcie Feldman 2:30 p.m.

Rita Goldner 12:15 p.m.

Annamarie Harris-Romero 12:15 p.m.

Kathryn Hoxie 12:15 p.m.

Kathryn Humphrey 12:15 p.m.

Marie Joy 2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

Tanaz Bhathena, Sara Holland, Karen McManus, Emma Mills, Kass Morgan, Shelley Sackier, Sonja Stone, Suzanne Young Teen Worlds: A Carousel of YA Authors

Zoey Abbott, James Howe, Molly Idle, Juana Martinez-Neal Gentle Stories about Hope and Connection

Marian Kelner David Kurud Lynn Lusch Marc Severson Dede Stockton Jennifer Utsch

Read a book, take a journey Take home a FREE book, thanks to the Stocker Foundation. Books will be given to kids at the free book tent on the Psychology patio just southeast of the College of Education building. One book per child, please. Free teen books will also be available in the Teen Plaza.

10 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

12:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Rae Carson, Daniel José Older, Adam Rex Star Wars: May the Force Be With You

Robin LaFevers, Karen McManus, Kass Morgan, Sonja Stone Heart-Stopping Thrillers: YA Characters Fighting to Survive

Kathi Appelt, Sayantani DasGupta, James Howe Lisa McMann A Menagerie of Characters: The Role of Animals in Literature

Molly Idle, Suzanne Kaufman, Juana Martinez-Neal, Zeke Pena, Booki Vivat On Your Mark, Get Set, Draw: Illustrator DrawOff With Adam Rex

Sayantani DasGupta, Ellen Hagan, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Renée Watson The Importance of “Own Voices” Stories

Cathy G. Johnson, Stacy McAnulty, Margaret Mincks, Booki Vivat Surviving Middle School: The Daily Ups and Downs

Rae Carson, Ellen Hagan, Lindsey Stoddard, Renée Watson Fierce and Competent: Teen Girls Who Take on the World

Sylvia Acevedo, David Bowles, Lindsey Stoddard Facing Obstacles with Determination

Suzanne Kaufman, Jacob Kramer, K-Fai Steele, Mikela Prevost Tough Choices: Kindness and Action in Picturebooks

Sylvia Acevedo, G. Neri, Pamela Turner, Andrea Warren Telling the Stories of People Who Take Action

Steven Bohls Building a Character: Writing Workshop for Ages 8+

Suzanne Kaufman How to Draw a Friend: Drawing Workshop, Ages 5-10

G. Neri Writing a Graphic Novel: Writing Workshop Ages 10+

Mikela Prevost Draw a Story: An Illustrating Workshop, Ages 5-10

Sonja Stone How to Create a Successful Author Critique Group

Cathy G. Johnson, G. Neri, Zeke Pena Tips for Creating a Graphic Novel

Susan Kuklin, Pamela Turner, Andrea Warren Entering the Field of Nonfiction Writing

Mari Mancusi, Shelley Sackier, Suzanne Young Writing a Successful Adventure Novel

Megan Shepherd, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kiersten White Trends in YA Literature

Rae Carson, Dhonielle Clayton, Robin LaFevers, Lisa McMann Sequels and Spin-Offs in YA Literature

Janet Stevens Illustrator Studio: From Cheap Paper to Final Art

Booki Vivat Illustrator Studio: Creative Personal Doodling

Molly Idle Illustrator Studio: Now Showing, in Glorious Prismacolor!

Juana Martinez-Neal Illustrator Studio: Mixed Media Demonstration

Dhonielle Clayton, Sara Holland, Lilliam Rivera Cruel Choices in a Cruel World

Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kiersten White Vampires and Werewolves

Sara Holland, Shelley Sackier, Suzanne Young Dangerous Secrets: The Will to Live

Pat Mora WordJoy: Celebrating Poetry with Children

Penny Kittle Book Clubs: Connecting Kids with Books and Each Other

Tracy Smiles Our Desert Environment in Literature: Multiple Perspectives

Prisca Martens, Ray Martens Books to Inspire Young Readers and Writers

Dhonielle Clayton Resources Available from We Need Diverse Books

Maria Acevedo, Dorea Kleker, Mika Phinney Family Art Backpacks to Encourage Family Stories

3 p.m.

Illusionist Michael Howell East Entertainment Stage Moo, Baa, La La La Tent for Tots Suzanne Kaufman Presents All Are Welcome Story Blanket Tent A Wealth of Stories: Tucson Tellers of Tales Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Celtic Steps West Food Court Stage Saguaro Stompers Clog Dance Company Main Entertainment Stage Illusionist Michael Howell East Food Court Stage Volcano Eruption!

Science City - Volcano Area

Indie Children’s Author Pavilion Childrens Tent

CHILDREN / TEEN AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS VENUE

Education / Kiva 211

Noon

Education / Room 353

Education / Kiva 211 Education / Room 353

Megan Shepherd, Peternelle van Arsdale, Kiersten White Step into the Dark Side of YA Fantasy

*Author signings follow presentations in designated areas

Education / Room 351

Austin Aslan, Steven Bohls, J. C. Cervantes, Peter Lerangis Heart-Pounding Adventures: The Race to Survive

Kathi Appelt, R. Gregory Christie, Corey Ann Haydu, Daniel José Older The High Cost of Freedom

4 p.m.

Austin Aslan, J. C. Cervantes, Sayantani DasGupta, Stuart Gibbs, Russell Ginns, Corey Ann Haydu, Peter Lerangis, Mari Mancusi, Stacy McAnulty, Margaret Mincks Magic and Adventure: A Carousel of Middle Grade Authors

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Education / Room 349

4:30 p.m.

Meet the Character: Ladybug Girl Story Blanket Tent

Susan Stevens Crummel,Scott Magoon,K-Fai Steele,Janet Stevens, Jonathan Stutzman Weaving Fiction, Fact, and Humor: Picturebooks with Heart

Fabien Cousteau, Pamela Turner, David Wiesner Underwater Investigations: Sharks, Dolphins and Mermaids

2:30 p.m.

Kwame Alexander, Tanaz Bhathena, Emma Mills Matters of the Heart: Love In YA Literature

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Education / Room 333

The Vail Chorale East Entertainment Stage I Got It! Celebrating your Accomplishments!

Book Nook Activity Tent Mariachi Los Toritos from White Elementary School Main Entertainment Stage Pete the Cat Story Hour Tent for Tots Susan Stevens Crummel and Janet Stevens Present Donkey Egg Story Blanket Tent

Stuart Gibbs, Russell Ginns, Peter Lerangis The Lure of Mystery: Follow the Clues

Tanaz Bhathena, Bill Konigsberg, Kekla Magoon, Matt Mendez My Life Matters: Teens Challenging Expectations

1 p.m.

James Dean Let’s Party with Pete the Cat

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Education / Room 437

2 p.m.

R. Gregory Christie, Javaka Steptoe, David Wiesner Inspiration and Imagination: The Work of an Illustrator

11:30 a.m.

Kwame Alexander, Randy Preston A Literary Concert of Jazz and Verse

10 a.m.

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Teen & Author Stage

Noon

Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage

March 2019

Education / Room 308

1:30 p.m.

11 a.m.

Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage Jovert Steel Band The Canyon Kinda Kinks West Food Court Stage Musical Storytelling: The Journey of Sam the Ant Tent for Tots You Can Dance Entertainment/Storytelling Stage Saguaro Strutters East Entertainment Stage Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

4 p.m.

Alice Vail Middle School Orchestra Main Entertainment Stage Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage Dragons vs. Unicorns Story Hour Tent for Tots Folktales, Music from Around the World Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Scott Magoon Presents Misunderstood Sharks Story Blanket Tent ZUZI! Dance West Food Court Stage Tucson Fringe Festival East Entertainment Stage Tucson Improv Movement The Canyon

Education / Room 351

Capoeira Mandinga Tucson/ Capoeira Institute Southwest East Entertainment Stage Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele Present Noodlephant Story Blanket Tent Magical Mystery West Food Court Stage Mariachi Los Dragoncitos West Food Court Stage More to the Story Entertainment Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Reading Fun with Dogs Tent for Tots Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Main Entertainment Stage

3 p.m.

Ballet Folklorico La Paloma West Food Court Stage Ballet Folklorico Tapatio Main Entertainment Stage Marc Severson: Stories for the Whole Family Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Moo, Baa, La La La Tent for Tots Young MacDonald and Copper Wren East Entertainment Stage Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

10 a.m.

Fabien Cousteau Cousteau’s Great White Shark Adventure

Education / Room 349

10:40 a.m.

David Goodner Presents Ginny Goblin Story Blanket Tent

1 p.m.

Jonathan Stutzman Presents Tiny T. Rex Story Blanket Tent

CHILDREN / TEEN AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS VENUE

Education / Room 333

Meet the Character: Pete the Cat Story Blanket Tent Pete the Cat Crafts and Activities Book Nook Activity Tent Puppets & Poetry: Shakespeare and the Talking Skull The Canyon Storytime with Mamafox Books Tent for Tots Tucson Girls Chorus West Food Court Stage Young Authors/Young Artist Awards Ceremony Main Entertainment Stage Vail Youth Symphony Entertainment/Storytelling Stage

2:45 p.m.

Education / Room 437

10 a.m.

Sunday March 3

*Author signings follow presentations in designated areas

Teen & Author Stage

Storybook Character Parade The Canyon Musette East Entertainment Stage

Folklorico Los Guerreros de Pueblo High School Main Entertainment Stage Mo Stories Tent for Tots Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Noa Baum Entertainment & Storytelling Stage St. Michael’s Choir East Entertainment Stage

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Education / Room 310

Saturday March 2 9:30 a.m.

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Caryl Crowell Supporting Readers as Meaning-Makers: Getting Out of Their Way

Ellen Hagan, Renée Watson A Conversation About Watch Us Rise

Special Tucson Festival of Books supplement from the Arizona Daily Star

11 Years of Festival Fun!

March 2019

5 p.m.

Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

Dianne White Presents Who Can Eat Orange?

Story Blanket Tent Docapella West Food Court Stage Explore the World through Stamps with the Postal History Foundation Book Nook Activity Tent

Indie Children’s Author Pavilion These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions, just south of the College of Education.

Childrens Tent

Marie Ballard Donna Cowan Lizabeth Danek Sonja Danielson Melinda Falgoust Joni Franks

12:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

Betty Fulcomer 12:15 p.m. Peter Oppenheim 12:15 p.m.

Yasmin John-Thorpe 10 a.m. ShaRon Rea 2:30 p.m.

Jody Mackey 2:30 p.m. William Sivitz 10 a.m.

Kevin McBeth 2:30 p.m. Britta Stromeyer Esmail 10 a.m.

Kathi Murriello 12:15 p.m. Anita Tendick 10 a.m.

Debi Novotny 12:15 p.m. David Valls 12:15 p.m.

David Goodner, James Howe, Mikela Prevost Choice as More than Right or Wrong

Alphabet Yoga with Dari Johnson Tent for Tots Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage BC Dance, The Ballet Conservatory of Dance, Music & Art Main Entertainment Stage Catalina Foothills High School Guitar Program East Entertainment Stage Kfhox The Canyon Mermaids and Pearls Book Nook Activity Tent Momentum Dance Company West Food Court Stage Quadrant 44 (Q44) Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

10:30 a.m.

Daniel Acosta, Kekla Magoon, Andrea Warren Striving to be More than Ordinary

Stacy McAnulty Creating a Storyboard: A Writing Workshop for Ages 8+

Kathi Appelt Take Five: A Writing Workshop for Ages 10+

Cathy G. Johnson Monster Mash-Up: A Drawing Game for Ages 7+

K-Fai Steele Create Your Own Character: A Drawing Workshop for Ages 5-10

Booki Vivat Doodle Fun: A Drawing Workshop for Ages 8+

Steven Bohls, J. C. Cervantes, Corey Ann Haydu Getting Published by Not Focusing on the Publishing Part

David Goodner Landing an Agent

Peternelle van Arsdale Advice from an Editor

Bill Konigsberg, Susan Kuklin, Anna-Marie McLemore The Changing YA Landscape of LGBTQ+ Books

Zoey Abbott, Jacob Kramer, Jonathan Stutzman Creating and Publishing Your First Picturebook

R. Gregory Christie Illustrator Studio: Gouache Painting Techniques

Zoey Abbott Illustrator Studio: Creating Mood through Layers of Paint and Pencil

Scott Magoon Illustrator Studio: Digital Explorations

David Wiesner Illustrator Studio: Picture Book Design Basics

Mari Mancusi, Emma Mills Fan Fiction and Gamers in the Lives of Teens

Robin LaFevers, Megan Shepherd Worlds within Worlds: YA Fantasy

Kass Morgan, Kiersten White Fantasy Thrillers: Who Will Survive?

Celeste Trimble #Ownvoices in Action: Writing OwnVoices

by Young Indigenous Writers

Christine Draper, Marie LeJeune, Michelle Reidel, Heather Scott Difficult Topics, Strong Emotions and the Power of Story

Kathleen Crawford-McKinney Immigrants and Refugees Across the World

Penny Kittle Building the Reading Life of a Child

Jeanne Fain, Janine Schall Latinx Immigrant Journeys in Picturebooks

Cynthia Alaniz, Jane Bean-Folkes, Jeanne Fain, Rebecca Leigh, Jennifer Summerlin Notable Books for K-8 Readers

Noa Baum Beyond Labels: Bridging Differences through Storytelling

Judi Moreillon Reading with Toddlers and Preschoolers: Better Together

Marilyn Carpenter Award-Winning Books Too Good to Miss

Cyndi Giorgis Reading Aloud: Creating Readers and Writers and Changing Lives

Junko Sakoi, Yoo Kyung Sung Books to Explore Global Waves and New Voices in Tucson

Special Tucson Festival of Books supplement from the Arizona Daily Star

Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage Musical Mayhem Cabaret East Entertainment Stage How Did You Get Your Name?

Book Nook Activity Tent Musical Storytelling: The Journey of Sam the Ant Tent for Tots Molly Idle Presents Pearl Story Blanket Tent Secret Garden - Arts Express West Food Court Stage Halau Hula O Ualani Main Entertainment Stage Musical Mayhem Cabaret East Food Court Stage Maguire Academy of Irish Dance Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

1 p.m.

Meet the Character: Esteban the Magnificent Story Blanket Tent

11 a.m.

Gary Rodriguez East Entertainment Stage Mr. Nature’s Music Garden Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Pete the Cat Story Hour Tent for Tots The Latest Traditions West Food Court Stage Success Martial Arts Demo Team Circus Stage Volcano Eruption!

Science City - Volcano Area Zin! Zin! Suzuki Violins and Friends Main Entertainment Stage

11:30 a.m.

Mikela Prevost Presents Let’s Have a Dog Party Story Blanket Tent

Dragons vs. Unicorns Story Hour Tent for Tots Juana Martinez-Neal Presents Alma Story Blanket Tent Literacy Connects’ Stories that Soar!

West Food Court Stage Kids Unlimited Main Entertainment Stage

1:15 p.m.

Choosing Peace: Multicultural Stories to Ponder: Noa Baum Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

2 p.m.

Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage Compañia de Danza Folklorica Arizona Main Entertainment Stage Jitterbugs East Entertainment Stage

SHARKS!! We LOVE Sharks!!

Book Nook Activity Tent Stories Abound: Tucson Tellers of Tales Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Reading Fun with Dogs Tent for Tots Adam Rex Presents Darth Vadar Story Blanket Tent

3:30 p.m.

Meet a Character: Madeleine Story Blanket Tent

4 p.m.

MicTV East Entertainment Stage Mo Stories Tent for Tots Sam the Ant: The Adventures of Drag the Dragonfly!

West Food Court Stage

5 p.m.

Volcano Eruption!

Science City - Volcano Area

These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions, just south of the College of Education.

Janice Auerbach Michael Baumann Michelle Buvala Sean Buvala Tracy Cooper Mike Enfield

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

Marcie Feldman 2:30 p.m.

Rita Goldner 12:15 p.m.

Annamarie Harris-Romero 12:15 p.m.

Kathryn Hoxie 12:15 p.m.

Kathryn Humphrey 12:15 p.m.

Marie Joy 2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

Tanaz Bhathena, Sara Holland, Karen McManus, Emma Mills, Kass Morgan, Shelley Sackier, Sonja Stone, Suzanne Young Teen Worlds: A Carousel of YA Authors

Zoey Abbott, James Howe, Molly Idle, Juana Martinez-Neal Gentle Stories about Hope and Connection

Marian Kelner David Kurud Lynn Lusch Marc Severson Dede Stockton Jennifer Utsch

Read a book, take a journey Take home a FREE book, thanks to the Stocker Foundation. Books will be given to kids at the free book tent on the Psychology patio just southeast of the College of Education building. One book per child, please. Free teen books will also be available in the Teen Plaza.

10 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

12:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Rae Carson, Daniel José Older, Adam Rex Star Wars: May the Force Be With You

Robin LaFevers, Karen McManus, Kass Morgan, Sonja Stone Heart-Stopping Thrillers: YA Characters Fighting to Survive

Kathi Appelt, Sayantani DasGupta, James Howe Lisa McMann A Menagerie of Characters: The Role of Animals in Literature

Molly Idle, Suzanne Kaufman, Juana Martinez-Neal, Zeke Pena, Booki Vivat On Your Mark, Get Set, Draw: Illustrator DrawOff With Adam Rex

Sayantani DasGupta, Ellen Hagan, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Renée Watson The Importance of “Own Voices” Stories

Cathy G. Johnson, Stacy McAnulty, Margaret Mincks, Booki Vivat Surviving Middle School: The Daily Ups and Downs

Rae Carson, Ellen Hagan, Lindsey Stoddard, Renée Watson Fierce and Competent: Teen Girls Who Take on the World

Sylvia Acevedo, David Bowles, Lindsey Stoddard Facing Obstacles with Determination

Suzanne Kaufman, Jacob Kramer, K-Fai Steele, Mikela Prevost Tough Choices: Kindness and Action in Picturebooks

Sylvia Acevedo, G. Neri, Pamela Turner, Andrea Warren Telling the Stories of People Who Take Action

Steven Bohls Building a Character: Writing Workshop for Ages 8+

Suzanne Kaufman How to Draw a Friend: Drawing Workshop, Ages 5-10

G. Neri Writing a Graphic Novel: Writing Workshop Ages 10+

Mikela Prevost Draw a Story: An Illustrating Workshop, Ages 5-10

Sonja Stone How to Create a Successful Author Critique Group

Cathy G. Johnson, G. Neri, Zeke Pena Tips for Creating a Graphic Novel

Susan Kuklin, Pamela Turner, Andrea Warren Entering the Field of Nonfiction Writing

Mari Mancusi, Shelley Sackier, Suzanne Young Writing a Successful Adventure Novel

Megan Shepherd, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kiersten White Trends in YA Literature

Rae Carson, Dhonielle Clayton, Robin LaFevers, Lisa McMann Sequels and Spin-Offs in YA Literature

Janet Stevens Illustrator Studio: From Cheap Paper to Final Art

Booki Vivat Illustrator Studio: Creative Personal Doodling

Molly Idle Illustrator Studio: Now Showing, in Glorious Prismacolor!

Juana Martinez-Neal Illustrator Studio: Mixed Media Demonstration

Dhonielle Clayton, Sara Holland, Lilliam Rivera Cruel Choices in a Cruel World

Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kiersten White Vampires and Werewolves

Sara Holland, Shelley Sackier, Suzanne Young Dangerous Secrets: The Will to Live

Pat Mora WordJoy: Celebrating Poetry with Children

Penny Kittle Book Clubs: Connecting Kids with Books and Each Other

Tracy Smiles Our Desert Environment in Literature: Multiple Perspectives

Prisca Martens, Ray Martens Books to Inspire Young Readers and Writers

Dhonielle Clayton Resources Available from We Need Diverse Books

Maria Acevedo, Dorea Kleker, Mika Phinney Family Art Backpacks to Encourage Family Stories

3 p.m.

Illusionist Michael Howell East Entertainment Stage Moo, Baa, La La La Tent for Tots Suzanne Kaufman Presents All Are Welcome Story Blanket Tent A Wealth of Stories: Tucson Tellers of Tales Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Celtic Steps West Food Court Stage Saguaro Stompers Clog Dance Company Main Entertainment Stage Illusionist Michael Howell East Food Court Stage Volcano Eruption!

Science City - Volcano Area

Indie Children’s Author Pavilion Childrens Tent

CHILDREN / TEEN AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS VENUE

Education / Kiva 211

Noon

Education / Room 353

Education / Kiva 211 Education / Room 353

Megan Shepherd, Peternelle van Arsdale, Kiersten White Step into the Dark Side of YA Fantasy

*Author signings follow presentations in designated areas

Education / Room 351

Austin Aslan, Steven Bohls, J. C. Cervantes, Peter Lerangis Heart-Pounding Adventures: The Race to Survive

Kathi Appelt, R. Gregory Christie, Corey Ann Haydu, Daniel José Older The High Cost of Freedom

4 p.m.

Austin Aslan, J. C. Cervantes, Sayantani DasGupta, Stuart Gibbs, Russell Ginns, Corey Ann Haydu, Peter Lerangis, Mari Mancusi, Stacy McAnulty, Margaret Mincks Magic and Adventure: A Carousel of Middle Grade Authors

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Education / Room 349

4:30 p.m.

Meet the Character: Ladybug Girl Story Blanket Tent

Susan Stevens Crummel,Scott Magoon,K-Fai Steele,Janet Stevens, Jonathan Stutzman Weaving Fiction, Fact, and Humor: Picturebooks with Heart

Fabien Cousteau, Pamela Turner, David Wiesner Underwater Investigations: Sharks, Dolphins and Mermaids

2:30 p.m.

Kwame Alexander, Tanaz Bhathena, Emma Mills Matters of the Heart: Love In YA Literature

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Education / Room 333

The Vail Chorale East Entertainment Stage I Got It! Celebrating your Accomplishments!

Book Nook Activity Tent Mariachi Los Toritos from White Elementary School Main Entertainment Stage Pete the Cat Story Hour Tent for Tots Susan Stevens Crummel and Janet Stevens Present Donkey Egg Story Blanket Tent

Stuart Gibbs, Russell Ginns, Peter Lerangis The Lure of Mystery: Follow the Clues

Tanaz Bhathena, Bill Konigsberg, Kekla Magoon, Matt Mendez My Life Matters: Teens Challenging Expectations

1 p.m.

James Dean Let’s Party with Pete the Cat

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2 p.m.

R. Gregory Christie, Javaka Steptoe, David Wiesner Inspiration and Imagination: The Work of an Illustrator

11:30 a.m.

Kwame Alexander, Randy Preston A Literary Concert of Jazz and Verse

10 a.m.

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Teen & Author Stage

Noon

Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage

March 2019

Education / Room 308

1:30 p.m.

11 a.m.

Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage Jovert Steel Band The Canyon Kinda Kinks West Food Court Stage Musical Storytelling: The Journey of Sam the Ant Tent for Tots You Can Dance Entertainment/Storytelling Stage Saguaro Strutters East Entertainment Stage Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

4 p.m.

Alice Vail Middle School Orchestra Main Entertainment Stage Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage Dragons vs. Unicorns Story Hour Tent for Tots Folktales, Music from Around the World Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Scott Magoon Presents Misunderstood Sharks Story Blanket Tent ZUZI! Dance West Food Court Stage Tucson Fringe Festival East Entertainment Stage Tucson Improv Movement The Canyon

Education / Room 351

Capoeira Mandinga Tucson/ Capoeira Institute Southwest East Entertainment Stage Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele Present Noodlephant Story Blanket Tent Magical Mystery West Food Court Stage Mariachi Los Dragoncitos West Food Court Stage More to the Story Entertainment Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Reading Fun with Dogs Tent for Tots Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Main Entertainment Stage

3 p.m.

Ballet Folklorico La Paloma West Food Court Stage Ballet Folklorico Tapatio Main Entertainment Stage Marc Severson: Stories for the Whole Family Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Moo, Baa, La La La Tent for Tots Young MacDonald and Copper Wren East Entertainment Stage Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

10 a.m.

Fabien Cousteau Cousteau’s Great White Shark Adventure

Education / Room 349

10:40 a.m.

David Goodner Presents Ginny Goblin Story Blanket Tent

1 p.m.

Jonathan Stutzman Presents Tiny T. Rex Story Blanket Tent

CHILDREN / TEEN AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS VENUE

Education / Room 333

Meet the Character: Pete the Cat Story Blanket Tent Pete the Cat Crafts and Activities Book Nook Activity Tent Puppets & Poetry: Shakespeare and the Talking Skull The Canyon Storytime with Mamafox Books Tent for Tots Tucson Girls Chorus West Food Court Stage Young Authors/Young Artist Awards Ceremony Main Entertainment Stage Vail Youth Symphony Entertainment/Storytelling Stage

2:45 p.m.

Education / Room 437

10 a.m.

Sunday March 3

*Author signings follow presentations in designated areas

Teen & Author Stage

Storybook Character Parade The Canyon Musette East Entertainment Stage

Folklorico Los Guerreros de Pueblo High School Main Entertainment Stage Mo Stories Tent for Tots Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Noa Baum Entertainment & Storytelling Stage St. Michael’s Choir East Entertainment Stage

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Caryl Crowell Supporting Readers as Meaning-Makers: Getting Out of Their Way

Ellen Hagan, Renée Watson A Conversation About Watch Us Rise

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UA Science City: a celebration of STEM learning and literacy The University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute and College of Science are proud to co-host Science City, the largest STEM-themed event in Arizona.

Science City is a community-based celebration of science designed to spark curiosity and encourage literacy. Experience the connection between daily life and advances in science, and learn about groundbreaking research being done at the UA. Ignite your senses with hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations and informative talks for all ages in thematic neighborhoods and stages spanning the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, math and health. Explore our science-rich campus by participating in open houses, tours and events.

Science City tours, lectures and open houses Explore UA’s science-rich campus. Hours vary by open house. All are open on Saturday with the Mirror Lab, National Optical Astronomy Observatory and Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium open both days.

ARIZONA STATE MUSEUM 1013 E. University Blvd.

Meet curators, visit laboratories and tour collections areas at the Arizona State Museum.

SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Science City and share your fun and discoveries.

Facebook: /TFOBScienceCity Twitter: @TFOBScienceCity Periscope: @ScienceCity sciencecity.arizona.edu

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Gould-Simpson Building, Room 927A Explore computer science with research presentations, games and coding workshops.

NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY 950 N. Cherry Ave. Walk into a life-sized camera at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.

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UA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Biological Sciences East

Discover the wonders of light-based devices on the Museum of Optics tour.

Dive into the new Sharks exhibit and explore the wonders of science through FullDome Planetarium shows ($5), free hands-on exhibits.

Tour Arizona’s mostcomprehensive zoological museum for free. Tickets: Science City Visitor Center.

UA LABORATORY OF TREE-RING RESEARCH Bryant Bannister Tree Ring Building

UA RICHARD F. CARIS MIRROR LAB 527 N. National Championship Drive

UA INSECT COLLECTION Forbes Building, Room 403 Tour the largest insect collection in Arizona. Tickets: Science City Visitor Center.

UA HERBARIA Herring Hall, Room 100 Plants and fungi. Tour a research museum and try activities for all ages.

Discover tree-ring science, hear a lecture from Craig Childs, author of “Atlas of the Lost World” at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday. Open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Come see the innovation at the UA Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab. Tickets: Science City Visitor Center.

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Free Lectures and Shows Saturday March 2 Seats 195 The Science Stage features a variety of authors, interactive panels, and entertaining, informative shows. A book signing follows each author presentation in the Science City Bookstore located nearby.

10 a.m.

A Conversation with Craig Childs Where did the first people in North America come from? How did they live and thrive?

The author discusses these early travelers and their artifacts, shedding new light on the Ice Age and what follows.

Speaker: Craig Childs.

11:30 a.m.

Einstein and His Black Holes Black holes: from theory to accumulated evidence to pictures, the authors share how black holes are born and die, and tell the story of the group of scientists on the cusp of photographing one.

Speakers: Seth Fletcher, Chris Impey.

1 p.m.

What is Happening to Our Water and Sand?

Water and Sand: two of our most important resources. But, how sustainable are they?

And what is happening to them around the world? The authors discuss how water and sand are used, traded and sometimes stolen.

Speakers: Vince Beiser, Alanna Mitchell, Sandra Postel.

2:30 p.m.

We Still “Heart” Pluto Despite its demotion, Pluto - at the edge of our solar system - remains an object of great interest. Two experts with strong ties to Arizona discuss this intriguing planetary body.

Speakers: William Sheehan, Alan Stern.

4 p.m.

Let’s Get Real About Our Health and Communities The authors share their stories on the real - real science, real food, real community and discuss how we can make important and informed decisions to care for ourselves and the community around us.

Speakers: Gary Nabhan, Nina Shapiro.

March 2019

Create Your Own Science City Experience

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Neighborhoods Hands-on science fun for all ages

Science Café

Seats 52 The Science Café line-up features a series of informative presentations by University of Arizona researchers on topics that affect you, your family and our world. Each presentation is followed by the opportunity for those in the audience to ask questions and personally meet our scientists.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their food and enjoy the shade.

10:30 a.m.

Planetary Defense: Are We Prepared for the Next Impact?

Impacts due to asteroids and comets have shaped the course of evolution on Earth.

While the threat due to impact is minimal during human lifetime, their stochastic nature makes them hard to ignore.

Speaker: Vishnu Reddy.

Noon

Inflammation Nation: Eating and Lifestyle Approaches to Address the Inflammation Epidemic This nutrition research examines how genetic and epigenetic variations interact with human diets, to drive inflammatory disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and depression.

Speaker: Floyd “Ski” Chilton.

1:30 p.m.

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Encounters Asteroid Bennu: Mission Highlights This near-Earth, asteroid mission hopes to reveal how the Solar System formed and identify materials important to life on Earth by collecting a sample of asteroid Bennu.

Speaker: Dolores Hill.

3 p.m.

Tree-Rings, Cosmic Radiation and Resolving an Ancient Volcanic Controversy This talk will introduce a long-running scientific debate over the date of a volcanic eruption which took place more than 3,000 years ago in the Ancient Mediterranean.

Speaker: Charlotte Pearson.

4:30 p.m.

How Beer Created Society, Trade, Microbiology, Basically Everything More than 5,000 years ago, in ancient Mesopotamia, human beings enjoyed a new invention of biotechnology, beer!

Learn why many cutting-edge technologies owe their existence to a beverage.

Speaker: Mike Mallozzi.

Science Main Stage

Seats 195 The Science Stage features a variety of authors, interactive panels, and entertaining, informative shows. A book signing follows each author presentation in the Science City Bookstore located nearby.

10 a.m.

They Changed the World, One Click at a Time The authors discuss how women changed the course of broadband and how Reddit changed the rest.

Speakers: Claire Evans, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin.

11:30 a.m.

Apollo’s Conquest of the Moon The first spacecraft to orbit the Moon (Apollo 8) which paved the way for the first Moon landing (Apollo 11), are chronicled by these space historians. Join us to celebrate the anniversaries of these missions.

Speakers: James Hansen, Robert Kurson, Rod Pyle.

1 p.m.

When Hype is Too Much Do you need that pill? Will that supplement really help? How right or wrong is the internet? These physicianauthors discuss medical hype.

Speakers: Johann Hari, Jennifer Jacobs, Nina Shapiro.

2:30 p.m.

Making Science & Medicine Accessible Scientist Joe Schwarcz and local physician Larry Lincoln make science and medicine accessible or the layman. This session includes a great overview of what’s meaningful to your life as the consumer.

Speakers: Larry Lincoln, Joe Schwarcz.

4 p.m.

Petroglyphs and Pictographs: True Rock Art The author discusses the meaning and function of Native American rock art within the cultures that create it, and its role in the contemporary cultural landscape.

Speaker: Richard Rogers.

Science Café

Seats 52 The Science Café line-up features a series of informative presentations by University of Arizona researchers on topics that affect you, your family, and our world.

Each presentation is followed by the opportunity for those in the audience to ask questions and personally meet our scientists. Attendees are encouraged to bring their food and enjoy the shade.

Bookmobile

Science of Everyday Life

Neuro Science Bus

Vision Van

East Food Court & Entertainment Stage Circus

Science of You

Science of Food

Science City Science Cafe

Science of Tomorrow Science of Natural World

EXHIBITORS 500-599

Science Flandrau BookStore Stage Signings Science of Art Book Signing

Portable restrooms

Learn about innovative tools for understanding and treating age-related voice disorders. Use of high-speed video, computational modeling and more inform therapy practices.

Speakers: Robin Samlan.

Arizona State Parks — Kartchner Caverns State Park

What do owls eat? Come learn that and more about Tucson’s birds.

Get the inside scoop on technology in modern mining.

Marine Awareness and Conservation Society

Learn how we can conserve the ocean, even from the desert.

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Tohono Chul

Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources

10:30 a.m.

Novel Treatments for Voice Quality As We Age

Explore the beauty and diversity of Earth’s plant and animal kingdoms. Experience the wonder of landscapes and oceans that make up our planet.

Learn about exploring caves and the treasures within.

The Fin Foundation

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Experience hands-on learning with ocean artifacts like shark jaws.

Get to know pollinators and learn their importance in the natural world.

Tucson Audubon Society

Tucson Gem and Mineral Society

Explore the world of minerals and their uses in everyday products.

Tucson Herpetological Society

Discover Tucson’s reptiles.

UA Campus Arboretum

Discover how trees make our lives better.

UA Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences Student Association (HASSA)

See groundwater flow and make a cloud in a jar.

UA Insect Discovery

Discover the world of insects, cuddle cockroaches, dig for decomposers.

UA Society of Earth Science Students

U. S. Geological Survey

Explore earth sciences through minerals, fossils and a dinosaur dig.

UA Biosphere 2

UA VIPER Institute and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Play with things that beep, hiss and rock.

Digitally immerse yourself in a rainforest, ocean and other research biomes.

Learn about Arizona’s venomous creatures and get a temporary tattoo.

The Galilean Satellites of Jupiter: Four Unique Worlds The four large moons of Jupiter--Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto--exhibit some of the most interesting phenomena in the solar system. Be the first to hear about these exciting worlds and future missions.

Speaker: Alfred McEwen.

Experience how scientists challenge today’s understanding of the physical world and advance the frontiers of space, technology, and information systems to shape our future.

Boy Scouts of America, Catalina Council Shape, tinker, explore, make.

Southern Arizona STEM Scouts.

Focus Astronomy Outreach

Hands-on exploration of the universe.

MMT Observatory

Take a virtual tour of the MMT and Whipple observatories.

Mount Lemmon SkyCenter

Look through solar telescopes, make sunspots and explore meteorites.

OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission

Explore NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample and return mission to Bennu.

Planetary Science Institute

What the density of meteorites and asteroids tells us about composition.

Science of Food Learn how scientists are thinking about food in new ways to fuel our world, cure hunger, create medicine and promote healing.

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CREATE @ Arizona Science Center

Chemistry Graduate Student Outreach Committee

March for Science Southern Arizona

Uncover secret messages and watch pennies turn to gold before your eyes.

Use everyday materials to make your world an exciting and fun place.

Interact with scientists and test your scientific wit in science trivia.

Old Pueblo Archaeology Center Tools through time.

Pima Smartscape

How to have efficient irrigation and beautiful, sustainable landscapes.

Play-Well TEKnologies

Kids are natural engineers. We help them realize it.

3 p.m.

Biosphere 2: Science for the Future of our Planet The world’s largest, controlled environmental research facility is dedicated to understanding how our unique planet works. As climate and ecosystems change we can use Biosphere 2 to explore the future.

Speaker: Kevin Bonine.

Science of Tomorrow

Rescue an island nation from volcanic activity by using rockets.

Healing Spaces: The Science of Place, Wellbeing and Performance

1:30 p.m.

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Noon

Does the world make you sick? Do jarring sights and sounds trigger or reduce stress, induce anxiety or instill peace?

Your surroundings may also have the power to heal.

Speaker: Ester Sternberg.

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Learn about engineering and science while playing with our favorite toys.

Tucson Plugs In

See electric vehicles on display and talk to the owners.

UA Project WET

Use problem-solving to explore and manage Tucson’s water resources.

Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Discover nutritious foods from around the world.

EcoGro ... for the Art of Growing

Aquaponics: farming fish and plants for home, school and the community.

Heifer International

Sample nourishing bugs and explore farming and health in the Third World.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/ Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

UA ISPP Dietetic Interns

Discover how fermented food can foster your gut microbiome and health.

UA MycoCats

Extract and examine the DNA of a strawberry in just a few minutes

Grow delicious gourmet mushrooms for your health and for income.

Student Members of the American Chemical Society

UA Pima County Master Gardeners

UA Cooperative Extension

UA School of Anthropology

Stop by for sub-zero fun with frozen lemonade.

Become a better gardener and grow your own food and flowers.

Engage in simple activities to maintain balance and bones.

Food preservation through the ages.

UA Desert Legume and Seed Banking Program of Boyce Thompson Arboretum

USDA-ARS Carl Hayden Bee Research Center

Taste the health benefits of legumes and learn all about seed banks.

Learn about the important roles honeybees play in agriculture.

Raytheon

Rockets to the rescue.

Rincon Research Corporation

Watch, listen and discover the “Wireless World” of signals.

School of Information

We bring technology, information and people together.

System Coalition

Build, control and experiment with a robot.

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Be an astronaut. Discover the excitement of lunar exploration.

Tucson L5 Space Society

What would it be like to live and work in space?

UA Agricultural Education

Harness the power of the sun and discover different solar power systems.

UA Lunar and Planetary Lab Touching our solar system: 3D printed models of planetary surfaces.

Science of You Unveil the mysteries of the mind, body and brain to gain a better understanding of humankind.

Discover scientific breakthroughs that affect you and those you love.

The Center for Neurosciences Foundation

Each brain matters. Learn more about your amazing brain.

Tucson Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience

See real brains and play “fool your senses” games for kids of all ages.

UA Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center

Poison, venom, danger.

Interactive fun about poisons and venomous critters.

UA Biochemistry Club

Your bloodstream and you.

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UA Biomedical Engineering Society Student Chapter

Discover biomedical engineering and a healthy future.

UA Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program

Bust the myths and learn the facts about cancer.

UA College of Nursing

Explore the diversity of brain cells.

UA Department of Immunobiology

Discover the world of microbes and learn about your immune system.

UA Linguistics Department

Learn about language sciences through hands-on activities for all ages.

UA School of Mind, Brain and Behavior Hands-on fun exploring the brain.

Science in Art Discover how the worlds of science and art intersect to provoke thought, wonder, creativity, beauty and discovery.

Sonoran Glass School

UA MathCats

Explore our solar system and beyond: Planets, moons and more.

UA CATalyst

UA Mathematics Road Show

Explore the sciences of Southern Arizona’s Madrean Sky Islands.

UA Department of Mathematics

UA Program to Advance Women Scientists (PAWS)

Spark your creative fire — discover the wonder of glass.

International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA)

UA CATalyst, catalyzing interest in STEAM fields.

Mat Bevel Company

Discover how geometry becomes a masterpiece.

Out-of-this-world planetary paint exploration.

Art of Kinetics: Unleashing scientific creativity in the fourth dimension.

UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Graduate Students

Puzzles, shapes, math and maps.

Experience math’s good vibrations.

Explore colorful chemistry.

UA Sky School

Vatican Observatory

Weigh to go. It’s what’s inside that matters.

Women in Physics

Explore the science behind the achievements of women and minorities in physics.

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March 2019

Free Lectures and Shows Saturday March 2 Seats 195 The Science Stage features a variety of authors, interactive panels, and entertaining, informative shows. A book signing follows each author presentation in the Science City Bookstore located nearby.

10 a.m.

A Conversation with Craig Childs Where did the first people in North America come from? How did they live and thrive?

The author discusses these early travelers and their artifacts, shedding new light on the Ice Age and what follows.

Speaker: Craig Childs.

11:30 a.m.

Einstein and His Black Holes Black holes: from theory to accumulated evidence to pictures, the authors share how black holes are born and die, and tell the story of the group of scientists on the cusp of photographing one.

Speakers: Seth Fletcher, Chris Impey.

1 p.m.

What is Happening to Our Water and Sand?

Water and Sand: two of our most important resources. But, how sustainable are they?

And what is happening to them around the world? The authors discuss how water and sand are used, traded and sometimes stolen.

Speakers: Vince Beiser, Alanna Mitchell, Sandra Postel.

2:30 p.m.

We Still “Heart” Pluto Despite its demotion, Pluto - at the edge of our solar system - remains an object of great interest. Two experts with strong ties to Arizona discuss this intriguing planetary body.

Speakers: William Sheehan, Alan Stern.

4 p.m.

Let’s Get Real About Our Health and Communities The authors share their stories on the real - real science, real food, real community and discuss how we can make important and informed decisions to care for ourselves and the community around us.

Speakers: Gary Nabhan, Nina Shapiro.

March 2019

Create Your Own Science City Experience

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Science Main Stage

11 Years of Festival Fun!

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Neighborhoods Hands-on science fun for all ages

Science Café

Seats 52 The Science Café line-up features a series of informative presentations by University of Arizona researchers on topics that affect you, your family and our world. Each presentation is followed by the opportunity for those in the audience to ask questions and personally meet our scientists.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their food and enjoy the shade.

10:30 a.m.

Planetary Defense: Are We Prepared for the Next Impact?

Impacts due to asteroids and comets have shaped the course of evolution on Earth.

While the threat due to impact is minimal during human lifetime, their stochastic nature makes them hard to ignore.

Speaker: Vishnu Reddy.

Noon

Inflammation Nation: Eating and Lifestyle Approaches to Address the Inflammation Epidemic This nutrition research examines how genetic and epigenetic variations interact with human diets, to drive inflammatory disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and depression.

Speaker: Floyd “Ski” Chilton.

1:30 p.m.

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Encounters Asteroid Bennu: Mission Highlights This near-Earth, asteroid mission hopes to reveal how the Solar System formed and identify materials important to life on Earth by collecting a sample of asteroid Bennu.

Speaker: Dolores Hill.

3 p.m.

Tree-Rings, Cosmic Radiation and Resolving an Ancient Volcanic Controversy This talk will introduce a long-running scientific debate over the date of a volcanic eruption which took place more than 3,000 years ago in the Ancient Mediterranean.

Speaker: Charlotte Pearson.

4:30 p.m.

How Beer Created Society, Trade, Microbiology, Basically Everything More than 5,000 years ago, in ancient Mesopotamia, human beings enjoyed a new invention of biotechnology, beer!

Learn why many cutting-edge technologies owe their existence to a beverage.

Speaker: Mike Mallozzi.

Science Main Stage

Seats 195 The Science Stage features a variety of authors, interactive panels, and entertaining, informative shows. A book signing follows each author presentation in the Science City Bookstore located nearby.

10 a.m.

They Changed the World, One Click at a Time The authors discuss how women changed the course of broadband and how Reddit changed the rest.

Speakers: Claire Evans, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin.

11:30 a.m.

Apollo’s Conquest of the Moon The first spacecraft to orbit the Moon (Apollo 8) which paved the way for the first Moon landing (Apollo 11), are chronicled by these space historians. Join us to celebrate the anniversaries of these missions.

Speakers: James Hansen, Robert Kurson, Rod Pyle.

1 p.m.

When Hype is Too Much Do you need that pill? Will that supplement really help? How right or wrong is the internet? These physicianauthors discuss medical hype.

Speakers: Johann Hari, Jennifer Jacobs, Nina Shapiro.

2:30 p.m.

Making Science & Medicine Accessible Scientist Joe Schwarcz and local physician Larry Lincoln make science and medicine accessible or the layman. This session includes a great overview of what’s meaningful to your life as the consumer.

Speakers: Larry Lincoln, Joe Schwarcz.

4 p.m.

Petroglyphs and Pictographs: True Rock Art The author discusses the meaning and function of Native American rock art within the cultures that create it, and its role in the contemporary cultural landscape.

Speaker: Richard Rogers.

Science Café

Seats 52 The Science Café line-up features a series of informative presentations by University of Arizona researchers on topics that affect you, your family, and our world.

Each presentation is followed by the opportunity for those in the audience to ask questions and personally meet our scientists. Attendees are encouraged to bring their food and enjoy the shade.

Bookmobile

Science of Everyday Life

Neuro Science Bus

Vision Van

East Food Court & Entertainment Stage Circus

Science of You

Science of Food

Science City Science Cafe

Science of Tomorrow Science of Natural World

EXHIBITORS 500-599

Science Flandrau BookStore Stage Signings Science of Art Book Signing

Portable restrooms

Learn about innovative tools for understanding and treating age-related voice disorders. Use of high-speed video, computational modeling and more inform therapy practices.

Speakers: Robin Samlan.

Arizona State Parks — Kartchner Caverns State Park

What do owls eat? Come learn that and more about Tucson’s birds.

Get the inside scoop on technology in modern mining.

Marine Awareness and Conservation Society

Learn how we can conserve the ocean, even from the desert.

Portable restrooms

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Tohono Chul

Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources

10:30 a.m.

Novel Treatments for Voice Quality As We Age

Explore the beauty and diversity of Earth’s plant and animal kingdoms. Experience the wonder of landscapes and oceans that make up our planet.

Learn about exploring caves and the treasures within.

The Fin Foundation

ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Experience hands-on learning with ocean artifacts like shark jaws.

Get to know pollinators and learn their importance in the natural world.

Tucson Audubon Society

Tucson Gem and Mineral Society

Explore the world of minerals and their uses in everyday products.

Tucson Herpetological Society

Discover Tucson’s reptiles.

UA Campus Arboretum

Discover how trees make our lives better.

UA Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences Student Association (HASSA)

See groundwater flow and make a cloud in a jar.

UA Insect Discovery

Discover the world of insects, cuddle cockroaches, dig for decomposers.

UA Society of Earth Science Students

U. S. Geological Survey

Explore earth sciences through minerals, fossils and a dinosaur dig.

UA Biosphere 2

UA VIPER Institute and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Play with things that beep, hiss and rock.

Digitally immerse yourself in a rainforest, ocean and other research biomes.

Learn about Arizona’s venomous creatures and get a temporary tattoo.

The Galilean Satellites of Jupiter: Four Unique Worlds The four large moons of Jupiter--Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto--exhibit some of the most interesting phenomena in the solar system. Be the first to hear about these exciting worlds and future missions.

Speaker: Alfred McEwen.

Experience how scientists challenge today’s understanding of the physical world and advance the frontiers of space, technology, and information systems to shape our future.

Boy Scouts of America, Catalina Council Shape, tinker, explore, make.

Southern Arizona STEM Scouts.

Focus Astronomy Outreach

Hands-on exploration of the universe.

MMT Observatory

Take a virtual tour of the MMT and Whipple observatories.

Mount Lemmon SkyCenter

Look through solar telescopes, make sunspots and explore meteorites.

OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission

Explore NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample and return mission to Bennu.

Planetary Science Institute

What the density of meteorites and asteroids tells us about composition.

Science of Food Learn how scientists are thinking about food in new ways to fuel our world, cure hunger, create medicine and promote healing.

11 Years of Festival Fun!

Science of Everyday Life Every moment of our lives is shaped by science. It’s the air we breathe, the cars we drive, the sports we play and in all of the everyday items we use.

CREATE @ Arizona Science Center

Chemistry Graduate Student Outreach Committee

March for Science Southern Arizona

Uncover secret messages and watch pennies turn to gold before your eyes.

Use everyday materials to make your world an exciting and fun place.

Interact with scientists and test your scientific wit in science trivia.

Old Pueblo Archaeology Center Tools through time.

Pima Smartscape

How to have efficient irrigation and beautiful, sustainable landscapes.

Play-Well TEKnologies

Kids are natural engineers. We help them realize it.

3 p.m.

Biosphere 2: Science for the Future of our Planet The world’s largest, controlled environmental research facility is dedicated to understanding how our unique planet works. As climate and ecosystems change we can use Biosphere 2 to explore the future.

Speaker: Kevin Bonine.

Science of Tomorrow

Rescue an island nation from volcanic activity by using rockets.

Healing Spaces: The Science of Place, Wellbeing and Performance

1:30 p.m.

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Noon

Does the world make you sick? Do jarring sights and sounds trigger or reduce stress, induce anxiety or instill peace?

Your surroundings may also have the power to heal.

Speaker: Ester Sternberg.

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Learn about engineering and science while playing with our favorite toys.

Tucson Plugs In

See electric vehicles on display and talk to the owners.

UA Project WET

Use problem-solving to explore and manage Tucson’s water resources.

Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Discover nutritious foods from around the world.

EcoGro ... for the Art of Growing

Aquaponics: farming fish and plants for home, school and the community.

Heifer International

Sample nourishing bugs and explore farming and health in the Third World.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/ Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

UA ISPP Dietetic Interns

Discover how fermented food can foster your gut microbiome and health.

UA MycoCats

Extract and examine the DNA of a strawberry in just a few minutes

Grow delicious gourmet mushrooms for your health and for income.

Student Members of the American Chemical Society

UA Pima County Master Gardeners

UA Cooperative Extension

UA School of Anthropology

Stop by for sub-zero fun with frozen lemonade.

Become a better gardener and grow your own food and flowers.

Engage in simple activities to maintain balance and bones.

Food preservation through the ages.

UA Desert Legume and Seed Banking Program of Boyce Thompson Arboretum

USDA-ARS Carl Hayden Bee Research Center

Taste the health benefits of legumes and learn all about seed banks.

Learn about the important roles honeybees play in agriculture.

Raytheon

Rockets to the rescue.

Rincon Research Corporation

Watch, listen and discover the “Wireless World” of signals.

School of Information

We bring technology, information and people together.

System Coalition

Build, control and experiment with a robot.

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Be an astronaut. Discover the excitement of lunar exploration.

Tucson L5 Space Society

What would it be like to live and work in space?

UA Agricultural Education

Harness the power of the sun and discover different solar power systems.

UA Lunar and Planetary Lab Touching our solar system: 3D printed models of planetary surfaces.

Science of You Unveil the mysteries of the mind, body and brain to gain a better understanding of humankind.

Discover scientific breakthroughs that affect you and those you love.

The Center for Neurosciences Foundation

Each brain matters. Learn more about your amazing brain.

Tucson Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience

See real brains and play “fool your senses” games for kids of all ages.

UA Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center

Poison, venom, danger.

Interactive fun about poisons and venomous critters.

UA Biochemistry Club

Your bloodstream and you.

Special Tucson Festival of Books supplement from the Arizona Daily Star

UA Biomedical Engineering Society Student Chapter

Discover biomedical engineering and a healthy future.

UA Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program

Bust the myths and learn the facts about cancer.

UA College of Nursing

Explore the diversity of brain cells.

UA Department of Immunobiology

Discover the world of microbes and learn about your immune system.

UA Linguistics Department

Learn about language sciences through hands-on activities for all ages.

UA School of Mind, Brain and Behavior Hands-on fun exploring the brain.

Science in Art Discover how the worlds of science and art intersect to provoke thought, wonder, creativity, beauty and discovery.

Sonoran Glass School

UA MathCats

Explore our solar system and beyond: Planets, moons and more.

UA CATalyst

UA Mathematics Road Show

Explore the sciences of Southern Arizona’s Madrean Sky Islands.

UA Department of Mathematics

UA Program to Advance Women Scientists (PAWS)

Spark your creative fire — discover the wonder of glass.

International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA)

UA CATalyst, catalyzing interest in STEAM fields.

Mat Bevel Company

Discover how geometry becomes a masterpiece.

Out-of-this-world planetary paint exploration.

Art of Kinetics: Unleashing scientific creativity in the fourth dimension.

UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Graduate Students

Puzzles, shapes, math and maps.

Experience math’s good vibrations.

Explore colorful chemistry.

UA Sky School

Vatican Observatory

Weigh to go. It’s what’s inside that matters.

Women in Physics

Explore the science behind the achievements of women and minorities in physics.

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CAMPS! GUIDE 2019

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Warmer weather and the end of school are just around the corner—it's time to think about summer camps! In fact, now is a great time to start researching and planning so that you can have the best summer ever, with a little help from Bear.

It’s hard to believe that it was just last month when Arizona saw record-setting snowfall. There was snow on the ground in many places around the state— spots that rarely see the chilly white stuff. Maybe you had the chance to build a snowman or throw a snowball at your siblings or friends. Despite the delight many desert dwellers took in the once-in-a-decade winter wonderland, now temperatures are pretty much back to normal and, hard to believe, but summer is just around the corner!

What are your plans for the summer months? How will you occupy your time, keep your mind sharp and keep your cool when the temperatures really start to rise? One way to stay active and engaged is to attend one or more fabulous summer camps!

Now is the perfect time to start checking out the wide variety of summer camps available and making your plans for a great camp experience. Bear’s Summer Camps! 2019 Guide will help you choose the right summer camp for you and your family. You’ll find a multitude of fantastic camps in this issue and online.

No matter what your skills, interests or inclinations, there are a variety of summer camps that you are sure to find enticing. You can find camps that specialize in the arts, sports, academics and more.

You can go away to an overnight camp for a more traditional camp experience, or you can find traditional camp activities or a range of specialized pursuits in dozens of diverse day camps.

Keep your cool this summer—head to a temperate clime for a residential camp, or take advantage of camps in town that have indoor facilities or those that make the most of the more moderate morning hours. Or take a refreshing dip in the pool at one of the many camps that offer swimming or other water sports.

Aspiring thespians can go to a summer camp that will immerse you in the theater and make you a star on the summer stage. Several camps let kids can participate in a musical, a straight play, or even improvisation. Singing sensations and twinkle toes tappers and twirlers can find their spotlight, too, at a camp near you. Sing and dance to your heart’s content!

You can hone your sports skills, whatever they may be, at summer camp.

What’s your ball game? Betcha you can find it at camp. Batter up! Make it a super summer with baseball or softball. Spike it over the volleyball net. Go for the smash on the tennis court. Dribble it down the soccer field. Sink it from the free-throw line. Hit the bulls-eye at the archery range. Stick the landing in the gym.

If you don’t have one sport that’s close to your heart, summer camp is a great place to try a number of different sports and activities.

For animal lovers, there are camps that will get you up close and cuddling with domestic or farm critters. Go wild with a zoo camp, or saddle up for one of many horseback camps offered around town.

If STEM or STEAM get you excited about science, there’s a camp for you.

If you’re a LEGO master builder, or aspire to be one, there’s a camp for you. If you would rather build out of clay, there’s a camp for you. If computers light up your circuits, there’s a camp for you. If you want to get cooking, in the kitchen or with a new invention, there’s a camp for you.

Paint your masterpiece, try a new craft, go bowling, fly down a zip line, improve language and literacy and more. There are so many summer adventures waiting for you!

Some camps offer scholarships, sibling discounts or early-bird discounts.

Contact the camps that you are interested in to find out more.

Look over the many offerings in Bear’s Summer Camps! 2019 Guide to find the best camp for you. Summer camp listings can be found in this issue, starting on page 26. You can also find the Summer Camp Guide online at www.bearessentialnews.com.

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It’s A Cinch Horsemanship’s 2019 Summer Horse Camp!

Riding Lessons by CHA Certified Instructor, Trail Rides, Grooming & Horse Care, Crafts, & Games! All Camp Staff CPR/First Aid Certified. Plenty of shaded areas to escape the sun. Bring a friend or come make some new ones!

Mon-Fri 7:30am–1pm.

Cost: $170/wk.

Register by May 1st to get your 2019 Camp T-Shirt.

For more info: (520)762-1096 • www.itsacinchhorsemanship.com/camps

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ARIZONA ROSE YOUTH THEATRE

ARIZONA YOUTH UNIVERSITY

4500 N. Oracle , Suite 329 (Located inside Tucson Mall) 888-0509

June 10th -July 21st • Ages: 6-17 erin@arizonarosetheatre.com www.arizonarosetheatre.com Arizona Rose Arts Academy is excited to present a variety of amazing camps this summer. Our 2019 camps include: Singer’s Boot Camp, Drama & Theatre Camp, and our Musical Theatre Production Camp presenting “Frozen Jr.”. Full/ partial day options available for some camps. Register online or by phone. www. arizonarosetheatre.com, (520)888-0509.

1400 E. 6th St. • 520-621-0048 Runs June 3 – July 26 • Allison Giddings Cost $225-$400 • Grades: K–12 allisonbrown@email.arizona.edu

rec.arizona.edu Experience the University of Arizona summer camp program, Arizona Youth University (AYU). Partnering with UofA units and departments, our summer enrichment programs offer stimulating day camps that provide students with the rare opportunity to explore future academic and career paths while learning within an exciting university environment.

ARTS EXPRESS, INC. 4729 E. Sunrise Dr. 319-0400

ARIZONA SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

2021 N. Kinney Rd. • 883-1380 www.desertmuseum.org

Museum Explorers Camps–Entering Grades 1–6 Session 1: June 3–7, 2019 Session 2: June 10–14, 2019 To the Desert and Beyond! These hands-on, minds-on camps will open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert Land and Sea. Colors of Nature Camp–Entering Grades 5– 7, July 15–19, 2019 Join scientists and educators from the Desert Museum and National Optical Astronomy Observatory as we explore the colors of nature through arts and science!

Laurel Clark Earth Camp - Entering Grades 8–9, June 24–28, 2019 Not all science happens in a laboratory.

This summer spend some time in the great outdoors exploring what it might be like to become a botanist, zoologist or geologist. www.desertmuseum.org/kids/camp_page. php

May 28–June 7, June 10–28 • Grades: 1–8 info@arts-express.org www.arts-express.org As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for over 30 years. Each summer, kids take center stage at Musical Theatre Camps working with professional teaching artists to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills. All students are assigned a role and learn how to collaborate with others through the process of rehearsing their character for a final performance. 2019 Musical Theatre Camps include: Willy Wonka Kids and Disney’s Frozen Jr.!

BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE Bookmans.com East • 748-9555 • North • 579-0303 Midtown • 325-5767

Check out Bookmans.com for a complete list of weekly free in-store summer kids events and activities starting June 2019!

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Musical Theatre Camps Grades 1–8

Willy Wonka Kids May 28th – June 7th l Centroan Tucs on Locati

Disney’s Frozen Junior June 10th – 28th

Providing Enriching Arts Education for Over 30 Years!

Register by March 31 for Early Bird Discount Call: (520) 319-0400 • arts-express.org

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7 Reasons Why Your Child Should See an Orthodontist by Age 7 While 7 years old may seem too young to start orthodontic treatment, it is the perfect age for an initial consultation with an orthodontist. Not only does the American Association of Orthodontists recommend that age to make your first appointment, we also believe it’s the right time to create a plan for a healthy orthodontic future.

thing we’re looking for is whether or not a child’s teeth are falling out and erupting according to schedule.

1. Proactive Treatment—By age 7, your child most likely has enough permanent teeth for us to decide the need for orthodontic care and the best treatment options to consider.

4. Correct jaw growth problems—Seeing an orthodontist ensures the proper alignment of your child’s jaws— a more complicated process after the jaws and teeth have finished growing. Proper jaw growth can help children fix over-or-underbites and can ensure that there is enough space for all adult teeth to come in properly.

2. Identify extra or missing teeth—The first orthodontic visit includes an exam with photos and digital X-rays. One

3. Correct harmful habits—We can offer guidance to stop habits like finger and thumb sucking, teeth grinding, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing and prolonged pacifier or bottle use.

5. Make room for crowded teeth—A proper treatment plan can create the right environment for unerupted teeth and aid in their eruption. When enough space is created, there is a high chance that we can avoid extraction of permanent teeth.

6. Save Money—Starting orthodontic treatment at an early age can lessen the amount of work that needs to be done at a later age. This typically tends to cost less for parents and means less intensive procedures later on for children.

7. Boost self-esteem—When a child likes their smile and feels good about him or herself, they get a huge boost of confidence that carries over into their school, activities and relationships for life.

Dr. JAW Orthodontists offers free consultations! Schedule a visit at our Tucson, Oro Valley or Sahuarita office today. No referral is necessary; simply call us at 520-747-JAWS

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Lovebirds Can Make Lovely Pets

by Reporter Eleanor Wright Tucson Country Day School Lovebirds are a species of parrot. They’re green, reddish-orangish and come in many other varieties. Wikipedia states, “A lovebird is the common name of Agapornis.” Lovebirds are adorable and affectionate. Let’s learn some more about the famous lovebird.

These beautiful affectionate birds live for about 10 to 15 years. Lovebirds are known for the everlasting love they give for their lifelong mates.

So if they’re so cute together, why aren’t they sold in pairs? If a person sold you a pair of lovebirds, not only would you have a lot of little baby lovebirds, but the pair would completely ignore you and spend all their time together.

The next time you’re looking to buy a small parrot, consider a lovebird.

Adviser: Sarah McKeown

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CAMP ADVENTURE

9239 E. Wrightstown Rd. 296-0883 • Debbie Ross June 3–July 26 • 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. dross@tcdcharterschool.com www.TucsonCampAdventure.com Camp Adventure is FUN! Offering weekly half-day and full day camps, featuring Swim Lessons, Free Swim, Archery, Technology, Science, Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Sports, Indoor Games & More! Our beautiful 10-acre campus, and friendly, energetic counselors will help your child enjoy an enriching summer to remember. Weekly themes. Join us for one week, or all eight!

Before and After Care available. Pre-School through 8th Grade. Cost varies.

CAMP INVENTION

Multiple Locations Throughout Tucson 1-800-968-4332 Grades: K-6

invent.org/camp

Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build 21st-century skills and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code and program futuristic robots, explore radio frequencies and unearth ancient fossils. Local educators will lead these innovative, hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. Visit www. invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).

Weekly half-day and full-day camps with something for everyone! Build memories with friends who enjoy art, sports, dance, theatre, STEM, swimming, field trips, outdoor adventures and so much more!

Flexible schedule options. Receive a 10% discount if you register by May 17.

CENTERFIELD BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACADEMY 5120 S. Julian Dr. #120 440-4487 • Ages: 6–14.

9 one-week sessions beginning May 27 ryancbsa@gmail.com www.centerfieldhits.com

Indoor summer baseball and softball camps for boys and girls of all skill levels.

Kids will enjoy a great week of instruction, exercise, competition, fun and games while improving their overall ability and health.

Camp is held in our 30,000 square foot indoor facility. Only $28 per day for great instruction! Cost: $140/ week (Instructional Camp 9 a.m.–noon).

Extended day option available up to 3 p.m.

Extended day includes dodgeball, wiffle ball and batting cages. Early Bird Pricing until March 31st.

Discount for 4, 6 and 9 sessions. Ask about sibling discounts.

CHILD LANGUAGE CENTER WINGS ON WORDS (WOW) SUMMER PROGRAMS

CATALINA FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Camp Foothills 4300 E. Sunrise Dr. 209-7551, 209-8454 May 28 - July 26 cs@cfsd16.org www.campfoothills.cfsd16.org

Camp Foothills: Fun, Adventure, Friends!

202 E. Speedway Blvd.

628-1659 • Carole Jensen May 28–June 28 Ages: 3–6 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. www.clctucson.org

Preschool camp: FUN language and literacy building activities to get your child talking, interacting and interested in words and reading! Ages 3–6.

Soaring into Reading: For children entering kindergarten or first grade in the fall—a fun

Horse Around this Summer!

• Learn to ride or improve your skills Vail & Tucson • Work with professional trainers transportation • Round pen and arena work available!

• Trail riding • Beginners through intermediate riders Monday–Friday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm May 27–June 1, June 17–21, June 24–28, July 8–12, July 15–19 (Ages 7 to 17) www.justhorsinaroundhorsecamps.com For more info, email us at

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CHILD LANGUAGE CONTINUED exploration of science-based concepts to increase and improve reading, and build social and problem-solving skills. Ages 5–6 Daily therapy: Available for children with speech-language impairments or reading difficulties. Camp and scholarship forms available online at clctucson.org. DES approved; NAC accredited; in partnership with UA Dept of Speech Language & Hearing Sciences. Before and after care available.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON

200 S. 6th Ave. • 792-9985 Option 5

camps@childrensmuseumtucson.org www.childrensmuseumtucson.org CMT Summer Camps offer fun-filled learning! Campers will enjoy hands-on experiments, demonstrations and discovery time in the Museum. A variety of science, technology, engineering and art Themes! Half-day camps, mornings only.

Cost: $85–140. Member discount provided.

Ages: 4–9.

CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER (CYT Tucson) 7090 N. Oracle Road 751-7510 X110 main June 3–7, 17–28 Ages: 8–18 board@cyttucson.org www.cutucson.org

CYT Tucson provides week long performing arts education and performance camps for youth. We conduct a 2 week teen intensive

culmination in a full production. This year teens will focus on acting while performing a straight.

We’re going BOWLING!

CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL’S ESTHER B. FELDMAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN 2019 Summer Camp

(shoes included)

Option: Add Pizza & Soda

www.caiaz.org

Schedule a Summer Camp or Daycare Field Trip Now! Join the Summer Youth Bowling Club for ages 8–18 Only $8/wk 12 weeks

Cactus Bowl 3665 S. 16th Ave. • 327-6561 Lucky Strike 4015 E. Speedway • 327-4926 Fiesta Lanes 501 W. River Rd.•887-2695 Tucson Bowl 7020 E. 21st St. • 747-1363

vantagebowlingcenters.com

$140

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May 27 to July 26 9 one-week sessions beginning May 27 Extended Day Option Available! • Dodgeball & Batting Cages 5120 S. JULIAN DR. #120

(520) 440-4487

WWW.CENTERFIELDHITS.COM

Enroll in Drama Kids Summer Camp!

9am to 4pm Ages 4–17 $179 Camps Dates/Locations Camp held at Gladden Farms & Coyote Trail Elementary

June 3–7

ages 4 to 12

Camps held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson June 3–7 June 10–14 June 18–22 ages 11 to 15 June 24–28 July 9–13 July 15–19

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Bowling Field Trips! $4 per child

PKDirector@caiaz.org

All children 2- to 6-years-old welcome! Each week is themed: Sports/Teamwork, Art/Music, the Great Outdoors, Cooking, America the Beautiful, and a surprise week! In addition, kids enjoy water play, stories, music, creative movement, playground time and more. Secure facility with a beautiful, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.

Weekly Cost: (Discounts offered for synagogue members.)

5 full days $220 per child 5 half days $160 per child 3 full days $165 per child 3 half days $115 per child Non-refundable registration fee: $50 if paid by April 22; $100 thereafter.

End-of-Year

2-Hours of Bowling

5550 E. 5th St. Nancy Auslander, Director 520-745-5550, ext. 229

June 3 – July 26 (no camp June 10 or July 4) Mon-Fri; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:004:00pm daily $8 per child, per hour.

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• Half Day Camp Options Available • Before & After Camp Care Available $69/week • Each week’s camp has a different theme with a Friday performance.

Register Now at

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CREATIVE JUICE

6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 271-5023 • May 28–Aug 2 9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. or all day option chellie@creativejuiceartbar.com www.creativejuiceartbar.com Have a budding artist at home? Need a cool, creative alternative for the hot days of summer? Then bring the kids to Creative Juice!

9 weeks of camp; 18 themed sessions.

Cost: $175/session or $325/full day/week.

Ages: 6–12. Extended care available at rate of $10 per day for maximum of one hour.

CREW CLUB SUMMER CAMP

700 N. Wilson Ave. 820-2483 • May 28–July 19 Ages: 5–12 www.crewclubaz.org Centrally located at Sam Hughes Elementary. Fun, enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, science, sports and more. Fieldtrips, swimming and snacks included.

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CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

May 27-28, May 29-30, June 28-29• Ages: 5-11 richard.benner@scouting.org www.catalinacouncil.org/activities/cub-scoutday-camps/ Cub Scout Day Camp is fun with a purpose: Boys and Girls explore, learn, and grow while having fun in the outdoors.

Boys and Girls who attend Day Camp are more likely to stay in Scouting. Day Camps teach citizenship and encourage social development.

Not a member of a Cub Scout Pack? Join now at BeAScout.org

DAVID RUBIO VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Tucson • 520-818-8668 Ages: 9–18 Contact: Amanda Rubio davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com Sessions for boys and girls directed by UA Head Coach David Rubio.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CAMP: July 6–8. Commuters $300 • Residents $425.

POSITION CAMP: July 9–11 Commuters $300 • Residents $425.

TEAM CAMP—BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS: July 12-14. High school girls and boys teams.

Cost: $145 per camper.

DRVC is not an official function of the UA. It is open to all entrants, limited only by space and grade level.

cool pines of the Bradshaw Mountains near Prescott, Arizona. For 78 summers, Friendly Pines Camp has been helping turn childhood moments into life’s rich memories.

GOLF N’ STUFF

6503 E. Tanque Verde 296-2366 X13 • Sara Archuleta gnssales@gmail.com www.golfnstuff.com Come and enjoy your summer at Golf N’ Stuff! Field Day packages starting at $12.25 plus tax, per person for unlimited play! Cool off in our Bumper Boats, or test your driving skills on our Go-Kart track!

Call today and schedule your group of 10 or more!

HAPPY HOURS S.T.E.A.M SUMMER CAMP 2210 E 33rd Street 320-2206 May 28-July 29, 2019 happyhours4kids@gmail.com www.happyhoursforkids.org

DeMONT FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL

Happy Hours Summer Camp is going “Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead” with a wealth of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Music activities to promote positive attitudes towards these subjects and to engage our campers in activities that will positively influence their growth and learning. Early registration will begin March 25, 2019 and will be ongoing throughout the summer.

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Field trips, activities, and snacks included $160/ week • $36/daily •DES Contracted/AZDHS State Licensed Child Care Program Located at Pueblo Gardens Elementary School

www.demontswim.com

HEART & SOUL KIDS ACTIVITY CENTER

2850 W. Ina Rd. #130 • 877–SWIM (7946) info@demontswim.com DeMont Family Swim School is proud to offer the only state-of-the-art indoor swim facility in Southern Arizona and curriculum driven swim programs. Our wonderful teachers provide babies as young as one month with early mastery of water movement while engaging older students (children and adults) to learn stroke technique and endurance year-round. Join the DeMont Family Swim School and give your child the joy of swimming!

DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL

Three camp locations • 304-2876 June 3–July 19 Ages: 4–15 dramakidsaz1@cox.net www.dramakids.com/az1 Enroll in Drama Kids Summer Camp today!

Here’s your chance to participate in fun activities that help you think more creatively and learn new acting and confidence-building skills. You’ll be part of plays, improvisations, silent scenes, mini-scripts, fun theater games and more. Each week there’s a special theme, and it all culminates in a dramatic presentation for your family and friends.

Everyone’s getting into the act this summer.

Don’t miss out!

FRIENDLY PINES CAMP

933 E. Friendly Pines Road • Prescott 928-445-2128 May 25–July 20 Ages: 6–13 info@friendlypines.com www.friendlypines.com Friendly Pines Camp is nestled in the tall,

8363 N. Oracle 818-7974 May 28–Aug 2 Ages: 5–12 shari@heartandsoulkids.com www.heartandsoulkids.com

Heart & Soul is Tucson’s favorite recreational dance and gymnastics studio! Founded on the idea that all kids deserve to grow and exercise in a nurturing environment, Heart & Soul has served thousands of families since opening its doors in 2013. We are proud to offer nine weeks of themed summer camps for Tucson kiddos. Each camp includes themed games, crafts, and activities as well as lots of open gym time.

HORSE RIDING CAMP IT’S A CINCH

Sahuarita Rd. and S. Mann Ave. 762-1096 May 27–31, June 3–7, June 10–14, June 17–21 Ages: 8–18 • $170 week itsacinchhorsemanship@outlook.com www.itsacinchhorsemanship.com/camps

Come join the fun! Riding lessons by CHA Certified Instructor. Train rides, grooming and horse care, arts and crafts, and games. All camp staff CPR/First Aid Certified. Plenty of shaded areas to escape the sun. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. M–F 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Register

by May 1st to get your 2019 camp t-shirt.

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PEACE 4625 E. River Rd. (River/Swan) 299-8908 Weekly Camps from June 3–July 19 Ages: 2–6 cathy@internationalschoolforpeace.com www.internationalschoolforpeace.com

635 W. Roger Road

Ages 6–11 Summer Camps in June and July $275–($250 for Hand in Paw Kids Club members) 321-3704 X 171 • Amy Faulk afaulk@hssaz.org

WEEK OF JUNE 3–7, 2019 9:00 am–4:00 pm daily

Save $30 OFF $190 registration fee when you register by May 17, 2019 Use promo code: SING

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Join the Fun! • Swimming • Archery • Technology • Fun, All-Camp Activities • Arts & Crafts • Science • Music & Dance • Sports & More...

For more information 520-296-6277 • www.boyschorus.org

www.hssaz.org/camp The Dog Days in the Desert Summer Camp is designed to give children a new perspective on caring for pets, animal cruelty prevention, animal welfare, animal behavior and personal responsibility.

Participants will enjoy a variety of activities which stress an appreciation for nonhuman species, our environment and preservation of our natural world. Programs include hands-on animal care, crafts, games and educational lessons.

Camp dates for 6–8 year olds: June 3–6, June 17–20 and July 15–18.

9–11 year old camps: June 10–13, July 8–11, July 22–25.

5770 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ 85711

Tucson’s FIRST Spanish Immersion Preschool invites you to immerse your child in language learning & intercultural experiences all summer long. Weekly themes, small class sizes, flexible hours, peaceful conflict resolution. Before and after care options available. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Limited scholarships available. DES contracted.

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CAMP ADVENTURE for a summer to remember!

Summer Camp June 3– July 26

Grades 1–8 Weekly themes and a variety of activities. Swim lessons, Archery, Technology, Crazy Science and much more.

Join us for one week, or come for all eight. $150/week 8:00—3:30 $190/week, including Before & After Care Early Childhood & Kindergarten Ages 3 - 5 for eight weeks.

Fun, structured curriculum-based learning program. Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Science & Nature, Music & Movement and more!

Summer Academy June 3– June 28 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Summer Academy • Grades 1–9 An academic program tailored to meet each student’s specific needs.

Students will be guided through a personalized learning journey using the latest technology, online learning platforms and projects where students can apply their new skills. The Summer Academy will advance your child's academic skills while making learning relevant and fun!

Starting at $375 for four weeks.

Register Today!

9239 E. Wrightstown • 296-0883 • Visit us at: TucsonCampAdventure.com

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Catalina Council Gets to Celebrate 100 Years!

Nationally, the Boy Scouts of America started 109 years ago and is one of the largest youth organizations in the country. But did you know that Scouting has been in Southern Arizona for almost as long?

“The early years are fascinating. It started in 1910. And scouting in Southern Arizona actually first arrived in 1911,” explains Richie Benner, Field Director for the Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council.

The national organization didn’t start charter councils until about 1915 or so, and the Catalina Council was formally chartered on July 31, 1919 and is making plans to celebrate its centennial!

As one of the early charter members, Catalina Council has continuously served Southern Arizona ever since! In that time, more than 150,000 have been Boy Scouts, including around

6,000 who have earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. And now the organization is welcoming females into Scouts BSA. This means that the first group of girls joining may be able to become Eagle Scouts by the fall of 2020.

If your family is interested in Scouts BSA, a must-see event will be the Catalina Council Centennial Scout Show, April 12–14. It’s free, and the main day for the public to enjoy will be Saturday, April 13, running from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the Double V Scout Ranch, 3801 S. Kinney Road, near the Desert Museum and Old Tucson.

“Actually 108 years we’ve had Scouting in this area, but it became a council in 1919. It is a very cool opportunity,” says Doug Rivard, the council’s Camping Chair. He oversees the council’s camp properties and is helping plan the Scout Show.

Troops and other Scout units will be there for the three days, showcasing their skills at things like first aid, camping and cooking, rock climbing, bike riding and shooting sports with bows and

arrows and BB air rifles. Best of all, the public can try their hand at these activities—all for free and all supervised.

“The Scout Show provides the younger kids an opportunity to see what these Scout units are doing and maybe help them make their choices when they’re ready to bridge over (to Scouts BSA),” Rivard shares.

“But also for the public to come and see what we really do.” He hopes the show will get enough girls interested in joining Scouts BSA to start several new troops!

There will be a BB air rifle range, an archery range with a Laporte Archery machine flinging targets into the air (it’s quite the challenge), a BMX track, the climbing wall and the STEM Pavilion with exciting activities and demonstrations, and more!

Would you like to join Scouts BSA? Call 520-750-0385 or find a unit near you at BeAScout.org

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JUST HORSIN’ AROUND Vail • 520-591-1615 May 27–31, June 3–7, June 24–28, July 8–12, July 15–19 justhorsinaround@yahoo.com justhorsinaroundhorsecamps.com

May 28 – June 28 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

(ask about before and after care) Ages

Wings On Words www.clctucson.org 202 E. Speedway 520-628-1659

3–6

Preschool camp: • FUN language and literacy building activities to get your child talking, interacting and interested in words and reading • Daily therapy for children with speech-language impairments.

• Scholarships/assistance available

Do you love horses? Spend your summer on horseback at an all day horse camp!

Located in Vail, AZ. Transportation to and from Tucson available. Learn horsemanship skills in a hands on environment!

Experienced instructors, round pen and arena work. Daily Trail rides. Ages 7 to 17.

LA PALOMA ACADEMY

8140 E. Golf Links Rd. 5660 S. 12th Ave. 2050 N. Wilmot May 28–July 19, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

To register call Cathy Garcia 733-7373 Ages: 3–12 At La Paloma summer camp your child will participate in any of the following activities: swimming, tae kwan do, movies, bowling, museums and more.

Registration: $40 per family (one time) Per week: $140 per child (each week) Drop ins: $40 per day Early bird registration on Sat. April,13 at Central, Lakeside and South campuses–9:00 am to noon. Enroll by May 24. Each week prepaid save $10 per week.

Immunization records must be on file.

There are no refunds.

details and list of activities at www.theminitimemachine.org.

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PIMA FOR YOUTH

206-6444 • Teresa Noon PCC Community Campus, 401 N. Bonita Ave. Weekly Classes June 3 - July 26, 2019 (no classes July 1–5) pcc-youth@pima.edu www.pima.edu/youth

Our non-credit instructor-led STEAM classes promote exposure to college-going culture for youth ages 9-17. Delivered

by PCC instructional staff, we create high quality educational experiences and exposure to college-going culture, through hands-on learning and engagement. Our educational content supports academic and career goals in STEAM while exploring potential career pathways and enrollment pipelines into PCC academic programs.

Our classes are delivered within PCC operated learning labs, performance spaces, classrooms, technology centers and partner locations.

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. 881-0606 ext 104 www.theminitimemachine.org

Spend your summer with The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures! In our week-long summer camps, students will construct their own miniature creations while incorporating a variety of STEAM concepts.

Discover medieval castles, explore the Polynesian Islands, build a tree house for fairies, experiment in a mad scientist lab, and more! Ages 5–12. Cost $125. Discount available for museum members. Complete

PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY All Library Locations • 791-4010 May 18–July 13, 2019 Cost: FREE. Ages: All Ages

www.library.pima.gov

Sign up for our Summer Reading Program at any library location. Read all summer long and enjoy free programs and special events!

Check our web site for announcements on special events and programs during the summer.

International School for Peace Tucson’s First Spanish Immersion Preschool Play-based, multicultural, non-biased curriculum that celebrates diversity. Low teacher-student ratio.

Weekly Registration Summer Care: Starts June 3–July 19 for ages 2–6

Starting at $130/week Full Day & Half Day Options

Extended care option available

4625 E. River Road

(Located on the grounds of St. Francis in the Foothills)

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PLAY-WELL TEKnologies Various locations

602-317-7448 Ages: 5–12 June 3–July 26

Jennifer@play-well.org www.play-well.org/camps-2019.php Dream it, build it, wreck it, repeat in our LEGO-inspired engineering camps!

Campers learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while playing with LEGO. Kids will engineer interesting projects, engage in critical thinking, work collaboratively and explore STEM concepts.

Let your child’s imagination run wild with over 20,000 LEGO pieces. Camps include themes such as Star Wars, Minecraft, Harry Potter, Super Heroes and Robotics. We have many camp locations in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. Visit our website to find a camp near you - www.play-well.org.

We also offer birthday parties, afterschool enrichment and girl scout programs!

REID PARK ZOO

3400 Zoo Court 837-8200 June–July • Grades: 1–8 zooeducation@tucsonaz.gov www.reidparkzoo.org/event/zoo-summercamp/ Reid Park Zoo offers action-packed summer day camps for kids entering grades 1-8. Games, crafts, animal ambassador encounters, and behind-thescenes opportunities–make this camp unlike any other. Participants will also see first hand how the Zoo’s Animal Care staff use STEM every day to care for the animals and why saving wild places and wildlife is so important. Each week of camp includes swimming sessions at the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center so camp participants can recharge.

Camp participants may either bring a sack lunch each day, or they can order lunch from the Zoofari Market Cafe. A morning and afternoon snack will also be served.

Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

SKATE COUNTRY

7980 E. 22nd St. • 298-4409 All ages askskatecountry@aol.com www.SkateCountry.com

Get your Summer Fun Pass for only $50.

The pass is valid Mon-Thurs. from 1-4 pm or 3-6 pm and Fridays from 1-5 pm.

SUMMER ACADEMY AT TUCSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 9239 E. Wrightstown Rd. 296-0883 June 3–June 28 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

jkraus@tcdschampions.com Assistant Principal sbarney@tcdschampions.com Program Director

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An academic program tailored to meet each student’s specific needs.Grades 1–9.

Students will be guided through a personalized learning journey using the latest technology, online learning platforms and projects where students can apply their new skills. The Summer Academy will advance your child’s academic skills while

making learning relevant and fun! Starting at $375 for four weeks. Register Today!

Mention code “Camp 19” and win a prize!

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SUN TRAN

One-week Summer Camps

792-9222 suntran.com

Half-day sessions:

Sun Tran provides transportation service to many summer camps located in the Tucson area. Discounted pass for children ages 6–18 available. Call 792-9222 or visit suntran.com for route and schedule information or trip planning assistance.

9 a.m. to noon, or 1:00–4:00 Extended care available.

Ages 6–12 Register Now— Call or online!

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271-5023 • CreativeJuiceArtBar.com TRIANGLE Y RANCH CAMP 34434 S. Y Camp Rd. • Oro Valley 884-0987

6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 in La Plaza Shoppes

June 2–July 26 • Ages: 7-17

camp@tucsonymca.org

For more than 60 years Triangle Y Camp has been providing great camp experiences for youth from 7–17. Our summer is devoted to week long overnight camp sessions with fun themes, great programs and outstanding staff. Program areas include archery, riflery, high ropes, zip line, hiking, arts & crafts, sports, challenge course, swimming and more. Make new friends, learn new skills and have fun in the foothills of the Catalinas in a welcoming, supportive community. Contact the Tri Y camp for special tiered pricing.

TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS 5770 E. Pima 296-6277 June 3–7 Ages: 6–12 tabc@bpuschorus.org boyschorus.org

Join the world-renowned Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus (TABC) for an amazing week of music, fun, and adventure! Camp includes daily themes as well as fancy trick rodeo roping instruction from one of TABC’s directors. This year’s theme is MUSIC + NUMBERS = FUN. Activity days include: 5 Senses Day with Water Activities, 80 Activities in one day, Treasure Hunt Day, STEM Day, Performance Day at Reid Park Zoo with picnic and swimming.

TUCSON CLAY CO–OP 3326 N. Dodge Blvd.

792-6263 • Maxine Krasnow tucssonclayco-op.com

Summer Kid’s Clay Camp with Paul Waldron $145 for two-week camp, Tues, Thurs, & Fri, 9 a.m. til noon Wheel, Hand Building & Sculpture Session 1: May 28, 30, May 31,June 4, 6, 7 Session 2: June 11,13,14,18,20, 21 Session 3: June 25, 27, 28, July 2,5 Session 4: July 9,11,12,16,18,19 Session 5: July 23 25,26,30,Aug. 1,2

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TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS 4020 E. River Rd. • 577-6064

Dates: Week 1: June 3–7 Week 2: June 10–14 info@tucsongirlschorus.org

tucsongirlschorus.org/shine

Want to shine? Sing, dance, and act at the Shine! Performing Arts Camp from the Tucson Girls Chorus! Campers will have a blast learning pop and Broadway songs, performing scenes and monologues, and dancing their way across the stage as they prepare for a revue-style performance at the end of the week. Each week features new material, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

Cost: $255/week

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333 ext 118 education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org

www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more!

Children ages 5–13 will discover culture and art from around the world. This experience will inspire them to create original works of art in a variety of gallery and studio activities.

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

900 S. Randolph Way • 791-4877 Dates vary • June–July tucsonaz.gov/parks

Find your fun with Tucson Parks and Recreation for a safe and educational summertime experience.

Pick-up your free copy of the Summer Activity Guide available April 15 at all

recreation centers or online at: tucsonaz. gov/parks. Register online for KIDCO, camps, and classes beginning May 4 and swim lessons (session 1) beginning May 9 at: EZEEreg.com City pools open for summer on May 30 through July 31. Swim lessons will be offered for $15 for youth 17 and under or for $2 for those who qualify for the discount program.

TUCSON RACQUET CLUB SUMMER CAMP

4001 N. Country Club Rd. 520-303-7902 • Gretchen Schantz May 28–August 2 Early Bird Discount-Register by 3/15 summercamp@tucsonracquetclub.com www.tucsonracquetclub.com

TucsonRacquet Club offers a “Sports Camp” for all ages, abilities and interests. Camp hours: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

(Extended hours are available: PreCamp begins 7:30 a.m./AfterCamp ends 5:30 p.m.)

Soccer Camp (ages 8–4) Get ready for the “World Cup” Soccer drills and skills in the morning, a jump in the pool and lunch, and more soccer in the afternoon.

Pee Wee Soccer Camp (ages 5–7) Soccer for the younger set. A soccer morning, jump in the pool, and a fun afternoon.

All Sports Camp (ages 7–15) Lifetime sports include tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming, racquetball and martial arts.

Pee Wee Camp (ages 5–7) Features basketball, tennis, gym time, swimming and arts & crafts.

Tennis Camp (ages 7–17) Tennis instruction, drill and matchplay.

Jr. Evening Tennis Camp (Ages 7–17)

More Than Just a Swim Lesson— Music, Movement, Bonding All In One!

Tucson’s Premier Indoor Swim School

520-877-SWIM (7946) www.demontswim.com

2850 W. Ina Rd. #130 • N.E. corner on Ina/Shannon

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA CAMPUS RECREATION: “A” CAMP 1400 E. 6TH ST • 621-6891 Runs May 28–Aug. 2 tinker@email.arizona.edu Register online: rec.arizona.edu/youth

“A” Camp: 25 Summers of Fun take 25% before March 10th! Get ready for 10 weeks of Adventure, Exploration and Fun! Games, swimming, excursions and more for children ages 5-11. Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 12 - 15. Register for just one week or the whole summer. Venture program offers off-site field trips to venues like Rocks and Ropes, Pima Air and Space Museum, Dave & Buster’s and more! Early Bird pricing until April 18th.

Aquacub Swim Lessons: available for children ages 3 and up of all skill levels.

Qualified instructors.

UA FUSION CAMPS

1601 E. University Blvd. • 621-4516 6 sessions: June 3–July 12 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

• Extended care available.

Join the University of Arizona for summer science fun at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium. UA Fusion Camps are a partnership with Flandrau and the UA BookStores that offers 6 weeks of science themed camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 7th grade in Fall 2019. Each week is themed and infused with scientific exploration, literacy, creative arts, and fitness. UA Fusion Camps provide children with unique hands-on experiences that promote a love for learning with visits from area experts as well as the opportunity to explore the UA campus.

Kindergarten-7th Grade camps: Choose from a wide variety of topics including astronomy, marine life, chemistry, engineering, and more!

Camps are full-day from 9am to 4pm.

Cost: $250 per session. Early and extended care available for an additional fee.

Flandrau Members receive a 10% discount.

Registration for all opens March 5th.

VANTAGE BOWLING CENTERS

Cactus Bowl • 327-6561 3665 W. River Road Fiesta Lanes • 887-2695\501 W. River Road Lucky Strike • 327-4926 4015 E. Speedway Tucson Bowl • 747-1363 7020 E. 21st Street

Vantage Youth Bowling Club—Saturday mornings 10 a.m., three games of bowling shoes, coaching, awards, discounts. All of our enters are air conditioned, smoke-free, fun-filled family environments. Cost: $8// week (12 weeks). Total summer program $89. Ages: 8-18. Bumper bowling program available for ages 7 and under, $6 per week or $65 for summer. Schedule a Summer Camp or Daycare field trip! Only $4 per child for 2 hours of bowling Shoes included!

Option to add pizza and soda.

VOLLEYBALL 5/28–5/30 Mini Camp First time player or beginner (ages 7–13) $180 5/28–5/30 Serve & Pass Camp Limited enrollment (under 18 years) $130

WASEWAGAN ON THE RIVER 42121 Seven Oaks Road Andrew Oaks, CA 92305 805-498-5572 June 9–Aug 3 Ages: 5–16 adventures@wasewagan.com www.wasewagan.com

YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA DAY CAMPS 623-5511 TucsonYMCA.org

Join Y Camp this summer where we’re always about caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility!

FUN WEEKLY THEMED CAMPS! Whether you’re at summer day camp, sports camp or overnight camp, each week is packed with themed activities, crafts, and games, water-fun, sports of all sorts, field trips, and so much more!

FUN FOR KIDS, PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU! Campers make new friends, sing, play, explore, learn, and laugh, all under the watchful eyes of fully-trained staff.

REGISTER TODAY! YMCA camp sites, rates, themes, and more at tucsonymca.org. *Financial assistance is available to those who qualify,based on available funds.

Happy Camping!

Position Camp (ages 10–18) Commuters $300 Residents $425

Residents $425

520-818-8668 • davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com

www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com www.facebook.com/DavidRubioVolleyballCamp

Tucson Clay Co-Op

CALL NOW! • Classes • Parties • Paint Bar

Summer Pottery Camp

Interactive camp featuring clay sculpture, hand building & wheel throwing.

All ages welcome at our community-based studio!

5 Sessions • May 28—August 2 With Paul Waldron

3326 N. Dodge (Just North of Ft. Lowell) www.tucsonclayco-op.com Call 792-6263 for more information.

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1 & 2 week options available!

• adventures@wasewagan.com

7/9–7/11

7/15–7/17 Elite Camp Commuters $300

This camp is not an official function of the University of Arizona and is open to all entrants. Limited only by number, grade level and/ or gender.

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Summer!

(805) 498-5572 • wasewagan.com

Intermediate & Advanced Camp (ages 10–18) Commuters $300 Residents $425

7/12–7/14 Team Camp

$145 per player

in Southern California

Office Phone:

7/6–7/8

Camp Wasewagan On the River

Kids choose their own ELECTIVE FIELD TRIP which includes: Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Biking at Big Bear, Roller Skating, Horse Back Riding, A Trip to the Big Bear Zoo and many more...

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Beat the heat at Wasewagan On The River…

Enjoy the cool mountain air while being surrounded by loads of fun and adventure!

We offer many different activities such as Archery, Riflery, Fencing, Paintball, High Ropes Course and many more. Each camper gets to choose their own special fieldtrips which includes Stand-up Paddle boarding, Alpine Waterslides, Roller skating to name a few. Scouting packages available.

Contact us today for more information and a FREE brochure! 805-498-5572.

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www.skatecountry.com 7980 E. 22nd St.

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For $

Bring in this coupon and for $5, get admission for up to 5 skaters. Valid Mon–Thr., 3 pm to 6 pm.

Fri., 3 pm to 5 pm. Skate rental $3.00 extra if needed.

Not valid for birthday parties or with other offers. Please limit coupon use to 1 per person per week. Not valid for groups or day care providers.

SKATE RENTAL EXTRA Expires 3/22/19

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One of these Boomers is NOT like the others!

Look closely at all of the pictures of Boomer Bear.

Can you find the one thatĘźs different?

Circle him when you find him!

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Bear’s Comprehensive Camp Guide runs in the March thru May issues.

Register to

WIN a FREE WEEK of CAMP

FREE!

Summer Camp Festival 2019

from over 20 Camps!

Summer Planning... the Easy Way! Saturday, March 16, 2019 • 9 am to 1 pm

Cool Prize Drawings every 15 minutes!

Gift Certificates, Toys and Passes Including: Family 4 Packs to Old Tucson Family 4 Pack to Arizona Desert Museum Golf N’ Stuff, Vantage Bowling, AZ Airtime and More!

Meet with representatives from camps around the Tucson area.

Enter to Win a FREE week of Camp from dozens of Camps!

First 50 kids to arrive receive a FREE round of golf from Golf N’ Stuff!

Win Great Prizes!

Day Camps • Overnight Camps • Music Camps Educational Camps • Sports Camps • Dance Camps STEM Camps • Arts/Theatre Camps Sponsors

at 6503 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

GRAND PRIZE!

Register to WIN a Get Away Package for Two!

Includes: • 2 Round Trip Tickets on Grand Canyon Railway • One Night Stay at TWIN Arrows Resort in Flagstaff • Dinner for two at Zenith Steakhouse!

CAMP EXHIBITORS Contact Bear NOW to get listed in the Summer Camp Guide and to reserve exhibitor space at the Camp Festival.

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