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A deep-sea search team just located a RELIC of one of the most famous expeditions of all time!

Famed Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance from his amazing 1914 expedition has been found resting on the bottom of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea. The HMS Endurance set off from London on Aug. 1, 1914 (the same day that World War I started when Germany declared war on Russia). Shackleton planned to land two teams and TRAVERSE Antarctica, going through the South Pole.

But in January 1915, the 144-foot wooden ship and its crew, including Shackleton, became trapped by sea ice. Though trapped, the Endurance still provided shelter for the crew, that is until the pack ice eventually crushed and sank the Endurance. Shackleton and his crew of 27 were a tough bunch though.

They had provisions, three 22-foot wooden lifeboats and each other. One of the crew was Australian photographer Frank Hurley, who documented their ordeal and took several hauntingly beautiful photos of the Endurance.

Most of the crew ended up on a barren chunk of rock called Elephant Island. They made their shelter by turning over two of the lifeboats. They would

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Famous Sunken Ship Finally Found!

Russia Invades Its Neighbor

CONSUME seals and penguins for months to survive. Shackleton and a few crew members took the third small boat to reach an inhabited island called South Georgia. From there, he organized several rescue efforts and eventually saved his crew on Aug. 25, 1916. Amazingly, he and all of his 27 crew members survived!

Endurance22, the modern search expedition, picked a 150-square-mile area of the Weddell Sea using underwater drones to help locate the ship more than a century after it sank. On March 9, the team released breathtaking images of the Endurance, resting upright 10,000 feet down. On its stern (backside of the ship) its star and name are still intact. The ship will be left there as a historic protected site. Documentaries are in PRODUCTION of this great find and one will air March 22 on the History Channel and the other this fall on National Geographic.

Play Ball! Major League Baseball Lockout Ends come to an agreement with the MLBPA before the current CBA expired. Therefore, we have been forced to commence a lockout of Major League players, effective at 12:01a.m. ET on December 2.”

With the new CBA, which is valid for five years, some of the things agreed on are the National League adopting the designated hitter, putting a limit on how many times a player can be sent to the minor league per season, implementing a draft lottery to discourage tanking, expanding playoffs to 12 teams, and, for the first time ever, advertising will appear on players’ uniforms and batting helmets!

“Looking forward, I could not be more excited about the future of our game,” Commissioner Manfred said. “I think the expanded playoff format will bring post season baseball and, maybe even more importantly, exciting September baseball to more markets.”

Spring training games will begin on March 17.

There are 10 spring training ballparks in Arizona that are home to 15 MLB teams. Visit cactusleague.com for schedules and tickets.

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After 99 days of negotiations, Major League Baseball and its players group reached an agreement on March 10 that ends the MLB lockout and saves the 2022 season. Opening Day is set for April 7 with a full season!

“I am genuinely thrilled to be able to say that Major League Baseball’s back, and we’re gonna play 162 games!” said MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in announcing the end to the lockout.

MLB entered a lockout when the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expired between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association.

Up until March 10, the two sides could not come to an agreement on a new deal. Some of the things being negotiated were free agency, salary arbitration, and the National League adopting the designated hitter.

Baseball fans were sad in December when the commissioner addressed fans in a letter announcing the lockout. “Despite the league’s best efforts to make a deal with the Players Association, we were unable to extend our 26-year-long history of labor peace and

Russia INVADED Ukraine on Feb. 24, and has continued relentlessly attacking the country. Some military experts say this is the largest conventional military attack in Europe since World War II ended in 1945.

Casualty reports are difficult to verify, but as of press time more than 10,000 people may have died in attacks so far, and almost 2.7 million refugees are fleeing the country. Russia attacked a huge nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, and took it over. Russian forces started by taking Kherson, a port city near the Black Sea. Despite the challenges, Ukraine is fighting back against the invasion and has managed to keep Russian forces at bay in many of its major cities. Kyiv has been Invasion Facts:

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a center of the CONFLICT as a 40-mile long Russian army convoy creeps toward the capital. Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, has been a rallying figure and strong leader. Zelensky has refused to leave Ukraine and called upon Western allies, including the United States, to support his country.

Ukraine has a rich and complex past.

Ukraine and Russia have a long history fighting for control of the country’s religion, language and politics. When the Russian empire collapsed in 1917, some Ukrainians began calling for independence and the formation of a republic. Ukraine was a constitutive part of the Soviet Union from its formation in 1922 to its disintegration in 1991. When the Soviet Union ended in 1991, there was a vote in Ukraine about independence and a large majority across the country supported independence.

Though Ukraine achieved independence, prosperity has remained elusive.

So why would Russia, through Russian President Vladimir Putin, invade Ukraine?

Putin claims this is a “special military operation” and not an act of war or an invasion.

Putin claims his goal is to protect the people of Ukraine, but experts around the world have pushed back on Putin’s claims saying his statements are false and irrational.

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My ‘Beeing’ in the Spelling Bee

by Reporter Aleena Rafiyath BASIS Oro Valley On Dec. 1, I spent my school day in my school gym, waiting on the bleachers with 27 people and once in a while being called up to the microphone to spell a word. It was my school level spelling bee, and after being given the word, fonda, which in simple terms is an inn, I became one of the two BASIS Oro Valley School Spelling Bee Champions.

Ela Adhikari, an 8th grader, was the other champion.

With excitement and determination, I proceeded on to the next level, the BASIS District Spelling Bee, on Jan. 26. There were eight spellers in all from BASIS Tucson and my school, BASIS Oro Valley. The difficulty of the words increased, but with the word, malapropism, according to erriam Webster, the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase) I became the 2022 BASIS District Spelling Bee Champion, with Ela as the Alternate and Runner-up.

I continued my journey to the Pima County 2022 Spelling Bee, representing BASIS District and competing with 29 other spellers from districts all across the county. It was a good competition this year. In the last few rounds of the competition, with three spellers left, we fought hard. In these rounds, the remaining three spellers, including myself, were able to get words incorrect, but the elimination rules changed, and it was possible the spellers could come back into the Bee if any of the three got a word incorrect. I was honored to win third place at the 2022 Pima County Spelling Bee, becoming the Alternate if the other two winners were not able to proceed onto the next bee. Eighth-grader Lewis Harvey from Continental Elementary won first place and Kian uff from ross iddle School was the runner-up.

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Pair Bonds through Friendship and Books

by Reporter Ellie Divijak, Dove Mountain CSTEM K–8

Recently I attended a fun Bear Essential News Reporter Zoom with author/illustrator LeUyen Pham and author Shannon Hale.

They shared how they met, how they became best friends and talked about the books they have worked on together.

The two wrote Pretty Perfect Kitty- orn while they were on tour for their book Best Friends. They were at a cafe working on a book when Pham had an idea about a fluffy kitty that wanted to be a unicorn, so she made a sketch, and Hale wrote a sentence.

Pham asked, an I show you something, and Shannon asked the same. They showed their ideas to each other and just started laughing. That’s how Itty-Bitty Kitty- orn became a book. See Pretty Perfect Kitty- orn review on page 11.

They talked about the lengthy process to make the book just right. Shannon said that a story is more than an initial idea and that you just know when an idea is working or not and that she and LeUyen do not settle for stories and illustrations that are good enough they always want better for the story to come Photo: Alex Puvilland to life. LeUyen shared that she uses her iPad to create her illustrations and that she takes it with her everywhere.

The two are going on their first book tour since the pandemic and will be in Tucson for the Festival of Books arch 12 1 . They said that they love getting out and meeting readers. I hope you can meet the two when they visit Tucson Find the schedule for Pham, Hale and other authors at tucsonfestivalofbooks.org.

News Stories Written by Kids— for Kids Tucson Rodeo Parade Returns

by Reporter Veronica Ragsdale Sam Hughes Elementary The Tucson Rodeo Parade came galloping back Feb. 24! The parade and rodeo both began in 1925, and this year was the 97th presentation of the Parade. Both events were canceled due to COVID last year, but now they are back!

There were many parts of the parade that stood out. ne was the Girl Scout’s wagon, accompanied by Girl Scouts wearing modern and vintage uniforms. Another was the Tohono O'odham wagon, complete with handmade traditional baskets. A third was the harros y odelos presentation, with models in beautiful bedazzled dresses. And we certainly can’t forget the Tucson Pest ontrol wagon, with a pair of participants dressed as a cockroach and its cowboy handler! But one that connected with many Tucsonans was the TRAK Therapy Ranch for Animals and Kids horse fleet.

I interviewed two participants who rode horseback in the parade. Annie Horvath, who rode for TRAK, says, “The hardest part was remembering to smile, and the best part was feeling part of the community. Abby Remereus, who rode for the Future Farmers of America, says, “The hardest part was riding one-handed, and the best part was hearing the announcement and applause from the spectators. Both say that their horses got very nervous beforehand, but that hanging out with their other horse friends calmed them down.

The Tucson Rodeo Parade is quite a popular event—over 100,000 people come to watch every year. It is also the longest running non-motorized parade in the country!

The Rodeo Parade is a truly unique Tucson tradition and community event.

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Keeping Your Pets Safe from the Summer Heat!

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ummer is coming up quickly! Long breaks from school leave plenty of time to get out and enjoy the gorgeous sunrises and comfortably warm evenings. We may know to protect our skin from the summer sun with sunscreen, but our pets need help to keep them safe too. Plus, the right precautions can save your pets life.

As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of dehydration. Even if you keep your beloved pet inside during the hottest part of the day, they will need to drink plenty of water.

Packing a bowl and designated pet water bottle in a day bag when you go out and about with them is a great place to start when keeping them safe in the summer.

Plus, be sure to leave out plenty of water for all of your pets even when they are simply lounging around the house.

Ambient air temperatures can be tough enough, but when heat gets trapped in a hot car it can be unbearable for pets. We all know how uncomfortable sitting in a hot car before the air-conditioning kicks on can be, so please remember to never leave your pet in a car during the

summer. Even when it is parked in the shade or left with the windows open, the air inside can get up to 30 degrees hotter than the air outside. A pet left in a car may run the risk of heat stroke, heat exhaustion, or even death. If you notice a pet left in a car during the summer, find an adult you trust to help you find the car’s owner or call the local police’s non-emergency line.

Your proactivity can help keep pets safe. You can learn to identify hazardous situations before they become emergencies by staying informed by joining our humane education summer camps! Plus, becoming a member of our and in Paw Kid’s lub will make it even easier and affordable to keep up with awesome activities. Learn more about all the humane education programs happening year round and sign up to become a member of our and in Paw Kid’s lub today at hssaz.org/kids!

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appy birthday! A dog’s dental health is often over- A While we are talking about summer safety, it is incredibly important to mention the safety of your pet’s paws! Asphalt, pavement, A looked.

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safe for your pet’s paws. A good rule of thumb is to place the back of your hand on the surface they will be walking on for a few seconds. If it feels too hot for you, it is too hot for them to walk on without protection! Strap on their booties, and be sure to give them time to adjust to walking with them on. It may look silly at first, but their paws will appreciate it.

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Celebrating a World of Words!

If it’s arch in Tucson, it’s time to celebrate with a world of words at the annual Tucson Festival of Books whose mantra is where words matter and imagination comes to life. isitors of all ages will be delighted by the many choices offered. If you go, maybe you’ll choose to listen to an author or a panel of authors or attend a workshop to learn how to illustrate your story. aybe you’ll stop by the hildren’s Storytelling Stage.

The festival’s inaugural year was arch 200 . It takes place on the University of Ari ona campus and not only is it fun but even better it’s free.

This year’s festival takes place on arch 12 1 from : 0 a.m. to : 0 p.m. daily. At the festival you can walk along the mall to find many tents with exhibitors sharing information or activities for children and adults. Tucson Waldorf School offers free finger knitting lessons and an area to play with natural handmade toys. ther tents include The Reading Pig, Nature onservancy, Arizona Daily Star and Bear Essential News to name just a few.

Not only are there tents to explore but the festival has over 200 authors ready to share their love of writing and reading in many genres. Look for Science ity with over 100 hands-on activities. There are many workshops for adults and children. Two I found interesting were: 1. Learning to Draw Creatures: A Workshop for Children with ohn are in the ollege of Education, room 4 on Saturday, arch 12 10:00 11:00 a.m.

2. Create Your Own Comic: A Workshop for Children, Ages with Amy Kim Kibuishi in the ollege of Education, room 4 on Sunday, arch 1 10:00-11:00 a.m.

The festival’s website tucsonfestivalofbooks.org) is user friendly. It lists authors by genre and as well as locations for events and exhibitors.

I encourage you to study the program with others going with you. It is a great time saver and planning ahead is a valuable skill to be able to use throughout life. I’ll see you there.

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Story of Friends is Pretty Perfect

by Reporter Zahra Rafiyath, BASIS Oro Valley Primary “Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn” is a book by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham. This book is about a unicorn who makes everyone think he is perfect and the unicorn’s friend, named Kitty. The book was a fantasy that involved unicorns and imaginary characters. When I first read the title, it sounded very exciting and interesting to me.

The main character is Unicorn. His friend Kitty wants to paint a picture of him.

When his friend says something is missing, Unicorn changes his pose to sitting down and accidently sits in paint! I thought that was very funny! But Unicorn does not think it is funny and he is ashamed until his friend Kitty shows him that he does not always have to be perfect.

My favorite part of the book was when Kitty and Unicorn splash around in the paint. Usually in a book review, you can say your least favorite part, but I don’t have any! I think that the author and illustrator did an awesome job on this book! Editors note: Hale and Pham will be at the Tucson Festival of Books March 12–13. Find the schedule of children’s events in this issue.

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What Is Protein?

Protein is one of the main nutrients your body needs to grow, build muscle and to repair itself. This makes protein extra important for active growing kids! Many foods high in protein are animal products. These include foods like meat, eggs and milk.

But did you know you can also get protein from the plants you eat? Yep, soy (like tofu or edamame), nuts, beans, peas and some grains can be really good protein sources, too.

Is Your Protein Complete?

Proteins are made of little building blocks called “amino acids.” They form a chain that looks like beads on a string. There are 20 different types of amino acids, and each kind of protein has a different combination. The human body can make or reuse some types of amino acids, but the rest we must get from our food.

Animal proteins contain ALL of the different amino acids we humans need, so we call these “complete proteins.” A few plant proteins, like soy and quinoa, are also complete. ther plant proteins are missing one or more of the needed amino acids. This doesn’t mean they can’t be used by the body, but they will work best when eaten together with foods that contain the amino acid building blocks they are missing. The key with plant proteins is to have a good variety each day!

Why Choose Plant Proteins?

Plant proteins typically come packaged with fiber, which is good for our gut and heart health, too. Some people choose plant proteins because they feel it’s better for the environment and kinder to animals.

Ideas for Eating More Plant Protein Here are some fun and tasty combinations that provide all the amino acids: • Pita bread and hummus (a spread made with chickpeas and sesame seed paste)

• Black beans and rice • Sandwich with whole wheat bread and peanut butter

Ready to add a plant protein punch?

• Swap your regular hamburger patty for one made from soy or pea protein • Add almonds to your oatmeal • Use quinoa instead of plain white rice

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Festival Map and Science City University of Arizona campus • March 12-13, 2022 • 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Free admission • tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

What festivalgoers need to know

Where to park These seven garages and all surface lots on the University of Arizona campus will be available for festival parking.

Free parking

No public parking

$5 parking

Vendor and exhibitor parking

Sun Link route Sun Link stop

Food vendors, indie authors and entertainment parking Mountain Ave.

1st St. Main Gate Garage

2nd St. Second St. Garage TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

University Blvd.

Campus Dr.

Fremont Ave.

6th St. Lowell St. Garage

7th St.

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Tips on where to park 1 SunTran and the Modern Streetcar are excellent alternatives to driving to the festival — or carpool.

2 Park in one of the two free campus garages, Park Avenue or Highland Avenue, both north of Speedway.

3 If the two free garages fill up, try one of the many Zone 1 lots around campus. They’re free on weekends.

4 Don’t park in the nearby

Enke Dr. S. Stadium Garage

6th St.

neighborhoods. You’ll have to walk farther, and you just might get a ticket.

5 Meters that are covered in blue bags and fire zones are off-limits. Unless you have the proper permit, spots that require service and handicapped permits are offlimits, too.

6 It costs $5 to park in Tyndall, Cherry, Main Gate, South Stadium and Sixth Street

Festivalgoers may reserve free tickets to our five most-popular venues starting at noon on Monday, March 7. Online ticketing will be available through noon Friday, March 11, while tickets last, for: • Student Union North Ballroom (seats 600).

• Student Union Gallagher Theater (seats 340).

• Koffler Room 204 (seats 304).

• Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (seats 300).

• Modern Languages Room 350 (seats 318).

For individuals who are unable to secure tickets in advance, a percentage of the seats in each of these venues will be held for walk-ins. All other venues will seat on a first-come, first-seated basis.

To reserve your free tickets, go to tucsonfestivalofbooks.org (beginning at noon on Monday, March 7).

BOOK SALES

McKale Center

4th St. Cherry Ave. Garage

Martin Ave.

Tyndall Ave.

Highland Ave.

4th St.

University Blvd.

Vine Ave.

2nd St.

Tyndall Ave. Garage

Campbell Ave.

Speedway

Warren Ave.

Euclid Ave.

Park Ave.

Highland Garage Warren Ave.

Park Ave. Garage

Street closure

Cherry Ave.

Helen St.

ONLINE TICKETS FOR SELECTED VENUES

The University of Arizona BookStores is the official bookseller of the festival. Buy books at any of its tents throughout the festival.

Friends of the Festival receive a 10% discount on general book purchases in their main store — not just during the festival but year-round. Many exhibitors may also be booksellers and may host author signings.

Please limit yourself to three books per author signing. Schedule changes will be posted at tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

WHY ATTEND BOTH DAYS?

Everything is a unique program. If you can’t attend Saturday, you will have great options on Sunday. Attending both days is even better because our sessions are new during each time slot. It’s nearly impossible to attend presentations, panels and workshops and have time to check out what’s happening at all the booths and tents in just one day.

LOST AND FOUND

Items will be collected at information booths. After the festival, unclaimed items will be turned over to the UA Student Union Information Desk, 520-621-7755.

FIRST AID

Medical tents are on the UA Mall near the Children’s Area in front of the Psychology Building, in front of the Chemistry Building in Science City south of the author venue.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you’ve attended the Tucson Festival of Books before, you know it gets pretty crowded. Although the University of Arizona Campus is accessible and ADA compliant, crowds of this size can make navigating the festival difficult.

While you may be able to get help with access during the Tucson Festival of Books, it’s best to plan ahead and make any requests before the festival begins.

These include assistive listening systems, accessible seating at presentations, sign language interpreters or any other disability related accommodations that you may request.

Call the Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or email eventaccess@email.arizona.edu with any questions or requests.

The center is not open on weekends, but should respond to emails during the festival, scheduled this year for March 12 and 13.

You can arrange a rental scooter or wheelchair ahead of time through American Mobility. There will be no onsite mobility device rental.

Accessible restrooms are available in all buildings that are open during the festival.

There will be accessible queues for all major presentations. If you make arrangements before the festival or are unable to stand in line, go directly to the venue entry point for assistance. Volunteers at any venue will be able to help you.

For a disability parking map, go to tucne.ws/parking and scroll down to Accessibility maps. A University of Arizona disabled parking permit is not required on weekends, but if you are parking in a disabled parking spot, you should have the appropriate placard or license plate from the Motor Vehicle Division.

The UA Mall Tent and the Arizona Daily Star Tent will have Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) and Induction Loop systems.

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garages. You pay when you enter, so have $5 handy so you don’t hold up the line.

7 A UA disabled permit is not needed on weekends. A state permit is sufficient to park in spaces for those with disabilities.

8 The Second Street Garage is reserved for presenting authors and sponsors; there is no public access to this garage.

FESTIVAL ON THE WEB Find updates and changes, share photos and comments, subscribe to our newsletter, become a “Friend of the Festival.” tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Tucson Festival of Books looks to its host, the University of Arizona, to advise us on all issues related to health and safety on campus. If you have health concerts related to colds, flu or coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit our website, tucsonfestivalofbooks.org and or the University of Arizona Campus Health website at health.arizona.edu for the most up-to-date information.

LINEUP CHANGES

The lineup of authors, presentations, exhibitors and activities is always subject to change, mostly at the last minute because of weather and flight cancelations. Go to tucsonfestivalofbooks.org for the latest information or download the Tucson Festival of Books app for your mobile phone.

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How to navigate the free Tucson Festival of Books

Second Street Garage Parking for authorized festival personnel only. Public

Children’s Book Sales and Signings

Shuttle stop

Sales and Signings

Children’s Entertainment Stage

Kiva

Gallagher Theater

UA BookStore

North Ballroom

Bookstore Tucson Room

(Second floor)

(Third floor)

Sabino Room

(Third floor)

Modern Languages Founders Stage

Kachina Room

Culinary Stage

Food Court

FOOD 140-151

EXHIBITORS 100-139 NEW CONSTRUCTION

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Carl S. Marvel Laboratories of Chemistry

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Nugent

Chemistry

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Chemical Sciences

Henry Koffler Chemistry & Biological Sciences NEW CONSTRUCTION

TMC

UA Mall Tent

EXHIBITORS 200-254 SANTA RITA AVENUE

Portable restrooms

Social Sciences Building Robert L.

Charles P. Sonett Space Sciences Center

EXHIBITORS 300-353

Vet Mobile Clinic

Book Bookmobile signings

Adult fiction/ non-fiction

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Teen & Author Stage

Sales & Signings

Construction fenced area

Ina E. Gittings

Raytheon Rocket Launch

STREET CLOSED

Science of Tomorrow Science of Natural World

Indie

Shuttle Stop

Nuestras Raices Stage

Brain Bus

Science City Science of You

Book Sales Science and Signings Stage

Science in Art STREET CLOSED

EXHIBITORS 500-519 Portable restrooms

Pima County Public Library Sales & Signings

Science & Engineering Library

Circus

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Viewing Telescope Area

Mobile Analog Space Habitat

Integrated Learning Center

EXHIBITORS 400-435

Bear Down Gymnasium

Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences

UA Science: Flandrau

Indie

UA Press UA BookStore Sales and signings

$5 fee per day will be charged in the following garages (please have cash available to expedite entry): Cherry, Main Gate, Tyndall, South Stadium and Sixth Street. Park and Highland garages are available free of charge as are surface lots across campus. Carpooling and taking public transportation are encouraged.

The Modern Street Car has several stops in the heart of campus.

Psychology

(Third floor)

Friends of the festival

Arizona Daily Star Shuttle Stop

(Third floor)

Student Union Memorial Center

Where to park

STREET CLOSED

Book Giveaway

Santa Rita Room

Presentation/entertainment areas

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

Signing

Administration

Information/Lost and found

First aid

Restrooms

Steward Observatory

Book Nook

South Ballroom

(Third floor)

Sales and Signings

(Second floor )

(Third floor)

(Lower level in BookStore)

CHERRY AVENUE

Concessions

Main Library STREET CLOSED

Meinel Optical Science West

Meinel Optical Sciences

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion

Main Library

Main Library

CHERRY AVENUE

JAMES E. ROGERS WAY

Go to tucsonfestivalofbooks.org for more information.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION

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How to navigate the free Tucson Festival of Books

Second Street Garage Parking for authorized festival personnel only. Public

Children’s Book Sales and Signings

Shuttle stop

Sales and Signings

Children’s Entertainment Stage

Kiva

Gallagher Theater

UA BookStore

North Ballroom

Bookstore Tucson Room

(Second floor)

(Third floor)

Sabino Room

(Third floor)

Modern Languages Founders Stage

Kachina Room

Culinary Stage

Food Court

FOOD 140-151

EXHIBITORS 100-139 NEW CONSTRUCTION

THIS WAY

Carl S. Marvel Laboratories of Chemistry

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Nugent

Chemistry

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Chemical Sciences

Henry Koffler Chemistry & Biological Sciences NEW CONSTRUCTION

TMC

UA Mall Tent

EXHIBITORS 200-254 SANTA RITA AVENUE

Portable restrooms

Social Sciences Building Robert L.

Charles P. Sonett Space Sciences Center

EXHIBITORS 300-353

Vet Mobile Clinic

Book Bookmobile signings

Adult fiction/ non-fiction

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Teen & Author Stage

Sales & Signings

Construction fenced area

Ina E. Gittings

Raytheon Rocket Launch

STREET CLOSED

Science of Tomorrow Science of Natural World

Indie

Shuttle Stop

Nuestras Raices Stage

Brain Bus

Science City Science of You

Book Sales Science and Signings Stage

Science in Art STREET CLOSED

EXHIBITORS 500-519 Portable restrooms

Pima County Public Library Sales & Signings

Science & Engineering Library

Circus

EXHIBITORS 436-456

Viewing Telescope Area

Mobile Analog Space Habitat

Integrated Learning Center

EXHIBITORS 400-435

Bear Down Gymnasium

Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences

UA Science: Flandrau

Indie

UA Press UA BookStore Sales and signings

$5 fee per day will be charged in the following garages (please have cash available to expedite entry): Cherry, Main Gate, Tyndall, South Stadium and Sixth Street. Park and Highland garages are available free of charge as are surface lots across campus. Carpooling and taking public transportation are encouraged.

The Modern Street Car has several stops in the heart of campus.

Psychology

(Third floor)

Friends of the festival

Arizona Daily Star Shuttle Stop

(Third floor)

Student Union Memorial Center

Where to park

STREET CLOSED

Book Giveaway

Santa Rita Room

Presentation/entertainment areas

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

Signing

Administration

Information/Lost and found

First aid

Restrooms

Steward Observatory

Book Nook

South Ballroom

(Third floor)

Sales and Signings

(Second floor )

(Third floor)

(Lower level in BookStore)

CHERRY AVENUE

Concessions

Main Library STREET CLOSED

Meinel Optical Science West

Meinel Optical Sciences

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion

Main Library

Main Library

CHERRY AVENUE

JAMES E. ROGERS WAY

Go to tucsonfestivalofbooks.org for more information.

Education

parking available in seven garages (Highland Ave., Main Gate, Park Ave., Sixth St., Cherry Ave., South Stadium and Tyndall garages) on the University of Arizona campus.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

SOURCE: UA Facilities Management; Graphic by the Arizona Daily Star

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All three of us received a trophy and a gift bag, and we stood proud on the stage as we made it this far, already winners from our school and district level. The first two will continue on to the state level on March 19.

In preparation, I studied my word list called “Words of the Champions” and mainly Latin and Greek roots from a book called “Words of Wisdom.”

I studied parts of Spanish, Italian, German and other languages to get some rules and patterns in my mind. Nervousness was one huge factor that I learned to overcome on the stage. By the time I reached the county level, I was not nervous on stage. If I accomplished this much with the work I did, I could use this as motivation to continue on to science fairs, math competitions and anything I feel passionate about. I was lucky to participate in some of my spelling bee journey with my friend Ela. The Pima County 2022 Spelling Bee was held at Canyon Del Oro High School. The event was live streamed on Facebook by Pima County, and the video is still up to watch. All spellers worked very hard.

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CAMP GUIDE

It’s time to think about summer camps, and now is a great time to start researching and planning so that you can have the best summer ever!

Bear’s Summer Camp Guide 2022 Now that more and more adults and children are vaccinated and the number of COVID cases is going down, things are starting to return to near normal.

Kids will be looking forward to going to camp this summer. And, with summer camps limiting spaces again this year, the camps will fill up quickly.

Sending your child to summer camp has always been an important way to let them try new things and learn new skills. A five-year study of 1 to 2 year old former campers by the American amp Association proved that summer camps helped these individuals have more success in high school, college and in their career by providing social skills, leadership skills and more.

(This study can be found at www.acacamps.org/resource-library/research/ camp-impact-study).

Getting a child out of their comfort zone and attending a summer camp with new kids and new adult role models can help the shy child become more outgoing, learn teamwork and develop leadership skills.

At summer camps kids make new friends that might become friends for a lifetime. Kids can gain confidence by working together to problem solve, and they might try a new skill like cooking, pottery, archery, rock climbing, canoeing or horseback riding.

Summer camps are a great way to get your child to unplug from technology.

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get bold enough to scale a rock wall or try zip lining.

Take a look through Bear’s Summer amp Guide and see what your child can discover this summer. There are camps that teach acting, dancing, history, swimming, arts, sports, academics, STEM and STEAM, and even animal care.

Some camps are day camps where campers are dropped off in the morning and return home in the afternoon, and there are resident camps where campers spend about five days away from home in a cabin or cabana.

Most camps explain what to expect from their camps, CDC guidelines and safety and more on their websites.

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The Amphitheater School District has FREE and low-cost preschool options. Our programs are staffed with certified teachers who use proven curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten with ageappropriate activities in a safe, caring environment. DES Certified and Scholarships also available.

BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE

Multiple Tucson Locations 520-696-6927 www.amphi.com/domain/2362

Bookmans.com East • 520-748-9555 • North • 520-579-0303 Midtown • 325-5767

heck out Bookmans.com for a complete list of weekly summer kids events and activities starting une 2022!

ARTS EXPRESS

5870 E. Broadway #214 Park Place Mall 520-319-0400 Ages: 8–14 June 6–30, July 5–29 info@arts-express.org www.arts-express.org As a leader in Musical Theatre, Arts Express has served Southern Arizona for over 35 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. 2022 Musical Theatre Camps

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON 200 S. 6th Ave. 520-792-9985 Option 5

education@childrensmuseumtucson.org www.childrensmuseumtucson.org

CMT Summer Camps offer fun-filled learning! ampers will enjoy hands-on art projects, experiments, demonstrations and time in the Museum. A variety of science, technology, engineering and art with Museum staff. Half-day camps, mornings only. Cost: $155 per weekly camp, member discount provided. Ages: 4–10

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continued from page 25 CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL PRESCHOOL 5550 E. 5th St. 520-745-5550 June 7–July 22

ECDirector@caiaz.org

www.caiaz.org Come join the fun at CAI Preschool summer camp. Children will enjoy water play days, amazing crafts, music, science, hands-on activities and more. Our fun, loving staff and beautiful park-like shaded playground makes our summer camp the perfect place to be.

DAVID RUBIO VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

520-818-8668 Contact: Amanda Rubio davidrubiovolleyballcamp@gmail.com www.davidrubiovolleyballcamp.com Mini Camp: May 31–June 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $190 Serve and Pass Camp: May 31–June 1 4–6 p.m. $120 Mini Camp II: June 13–June 15, 8 a.m.– noon $160 Intermediate/Advance Camp: July 8–9, 9 a.m.–noon & 2–4:30 p.m. $210 Position Camp: July 10–12 Ala carte $50 per session or $350 for all sessions

Elite Volleyball Camp: July 12–14 $285

Team Camp: July 15th–17 $155 per player

DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL

7739 E. Broadway #113 • 520-444-9029 May–July Ages: 4–18 dramakidsaz1@cox.net www.dramakids.com/az1 Drama Kids camps are perfect for new actors wanting to discover their dramatic side, as well as for those actors wishing to continue to develop their theater, public speaking and musical theater skills while building character.

GOLF N’ STUFF

6503 E. Tanque Verde 520-296-2366 X13 • Taylor Nelson gnssales@gmail.com www.golfnstuff.com

ome and enjoy your summer at Golf N’ Stuff! Mini Park Pass: $18.50 per person.

Includes 1 round of golf, 1 attraction and 12 arcade tokens.

All Park Pass: $26.50 per person. Includes 1 round of golf, 4 attractions and 12 arcade tokens.

Weekend Special: $30 per person. 2 hours unlimited golf, Bumper Boats, Go-Karts and 12 arcade tokens.

Group and Birthday Party rates available.

Mask Required.

Summer Camps

at the Presidio Museum!

Live Tucson’s History — Weeks of June 13 and 20, Ages 8-12 Activities may include: • Blacksmithing/Tinsmithing

• Training to be a Spanish soldier • Sonoran Desert food tasting • Candle making

Cultures of Tucson Camp — Week of June 20, Ages 11-14

Theater/Re-enactment Camp — Week of June 13, Ages 9-15

Learn about the history and culture of the Tucson area through a series of hands-on activities that may include:

Activities include: • Play-acting and creation of skits based on historical characters • Traditional games and play activities • Hands-on local agricultural practices

• Traditional stories • Making adobe bricks by hand • Making soap from native plants

All camps run 8:30 am –3:30 pm $290 for non-members $265 for Presidio Museum Members 10% off for siblings For more information and to register, tucsonpresidio.com/summer-camps/

Archaeology Camp — Week of June 27, Ages 10-14 Activities may include: • Use of prehistoric tools • Practice archaeological dig • Artifact analysis exercises

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA Humane Amigos Summer Camp 635 W. Roger Road Summer Camps in June and July $300–($250 for Hand in Paw Kids Club members) 520-321-3704 X 171 • Amy Faulk afaulk@hssaz.org

www.hssaz.org/camp Rescue Crew (6-8 years) June 6-9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

June 20-23, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

July 18-21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Shelter Squad (9-12 years) June 13-16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

July 11-14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

July 25-28,9 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Humane Amigos Camps give children a new perspective on caring for animals, preventing animal cruelty, understanding animal behavior, and more. We use a variety of activities that stress an appreciation for our environment and preservation of our natural world: classroom activities, creative and artistic exercises, hands-on animal care, great games, and character-building lessons.

Kids and pets get together during Humane Amigos Camps. Campers spend a minimum of two hours daily caring for different camp foster animals. These animals may include ball pythons, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs. Humane Amigos Camps provide children with an in-depth, hands-on education about animal care and the human-animal bond.

LA PALOMA ACADEMY

Central: 2050 N. Wilmot Lakeside: 8140 E. Golf Links Rd. South: 5660 S. 12th Ave. Ages: 3–12

www.lpatucson.org/

Central: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma South’s summer camp, kids, age -12, can keep busy, onday-Friday, from une 1- uly 22, : 0 a.m.- 6 p.m. We’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $1 0 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and all activities. La Paloma’s summer camp is DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is ay 2 . all 20- 21-420 for more information.

Lakeside: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma South’s summer camp, kids, age -12, can keep busy, onday-Friday, from une 1- uly 22, : 0 a.m.- 6 p.m. We’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $1 0 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and all activities. La Paloma’s summer camp is DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is ay 2 . all 20for more information.

South: Get ready for a summer of fun! At La Paloma South’s summer camp, kids, age -12, can keep busy, onday-Friday, from une 1- uly 22, : 0 a.m.- 6 p.m. We’ll provide fully supervised activities like arts and crafts, sports, swimming, academic enrichment, and more. The weekly rate of $1 0 includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and all activities. La Paloma’s summer camp is DES eligible. Enrollment deadline is ay 2 . all 20- 0 - 66 for more information.

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES

4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. 520-881-0606 Ages: 6–13 Program Dates: June 6 to July 1, 2022 mackenziem@theminiatimemachine.org www.theminitimemachine.org/summercamp/ ur week-long summer camp sessions incorporate hands-on STEA science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts in a fun environment designed for students to build, explore, and create. alf-day camp sessions take place from am-noon or 1-4pm onday through Friday from June 6 to July 1, 2022. All supplies to complete projects provided. To ensure a quality experience, each camp is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required. $135.00 per child, per session ($121.50 for museum members). Limited financial aid available for qualified participants; visit website for more details.

ORO VALLEY SUMMER CAMPS Various Locations in Oro Valley June–July Ages: 6–12 www.playOV.com

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PRESIDIO MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP 196 N. Court Ave. 520-622-0594 aprilb@tucson presidio.com

www.tucsonpresidio.com e ucson’s stor ummer am June 13–17 Ages 8–12 Camp participants will experience how people in the Presidio lived through a series of hands-on activities. These activities may include blacksmithing/tinsmithing, training to be a Spanish soldier, experiencing foods that are native to the Sonoran Desert, or even candle making. heater e enactment ummer am June 13–17 Ages 9-13 Learn local history through play: role play, theatrical re-enactment and fictional dramatization of historical events. The Presidio Museum is the ideal setting for young imaginations to bring Tucson’s unique history alive. With access to a wide array of period structures, backdrops, costumes and props, young participants will truly feel they are living history.

Activities include: • Play-acting and creation of short skits based on historical characters and events using period costumes and sets • Traditional games and play activities

• Hands-on local agricultural practices Ear eo e u ture am June 20–24 Ages 11-14 Participants will learn about the history and culture of the Tucson area through a series of hands-on activities that may include assisting a blacksmith, making adobe bricks by hand, and making soap from native plants. e ucson’s stor ummer am June 20–24 Ages 8-12 Camp participants will experience how people in the Presidio lived through a series of hands-on activities.

These activities may include blacksmithing/tinsmithing, training to be a Spanish soldier, experiencing foods that are native to the Sonoran Desert, or even candle making. rchaeo og outh ummer am June 27–July 1 Ages 10-14 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an archaeologist? Well now is your chance to find out! Campers will learn how archaeologists really work through a series of hands-on activities that include prehistoric tools, excavating our simulated site, and analyzing the artifacts that they have found.

Price for all camps:

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REID PARK ZOO 3400 Zoo Court 520-837-8200

Weekly Camps June 6- through July 29 education@reidparkzoo.org www.reidparkzoo.org/events/ This year’s camp includes a weeklong camp for grades 1-2 and 3-6 and a two-day camp for grades 7-8.

Price for the week-long camp for grades 1-2, 3-6 is $325 for nonmembers ($285 for Zoo members), Price for 7-8 grade 2 day camp is $155 for nonmembers ($115 for Zoo members) Advance registration required.

Scholarships are available.

Limited capacity.

ROCK SOLID CLIMBING

3949 W Costco Dr Suite 151 520-222-6228 June–July • Ages: 5–12 Cory@RockSolidClimbing. com www.rocksolidclimbing.com/summer-camp

on’t let your kids climb your walls this summer. Let them climb ours instead! Rock Solid Climbing provides an excellent and varied all-day, week-long summer camp program for children ages 5–12. Kids will run, jump, paint, draw, play games, solved puzzles and of course CLIMB!

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM

166 W. Alameda 520-624-2333 ext 7121 education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org

www.tucsonmuseumofart.org Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print and more at the Tucson Museum of Art. Each weekly session is led by local teaching artists and art educators focusing on in-depth lessons in art making. Classes are inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

The museum offers classes for ages 5 – 13 to express their creativity and produce original works of art.

Dates: Monday -Friday, June 6–Aug. 5 (closed week of July 4–8) Full Day Member Price: $225, Non-Member$250 Aftercare: $40 until 5 p.m. for the week

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

900 S. Randolph Way • 520-791-4877 tucsonaz.gov/parks

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

Look for the Ready, Set, Rec! vans at a park near you from now through the end of May. The schedule is listed at this link: Tucsonaz.gov/parks/readysetrec

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My Gaslight Journey

TUCSON JCC SUMMER CAMP

by Reporter Natalie Mihalka, Tucson Country Day School y Gaslight Theatre journey started when my mom asked me if I wanted to be in a play at the Gaslight. f course I said yes! n the first day we went into the lobby at 4 p.m. We met our teachers and asked them what show we were going to do, and they answered, Ari ona Smith and the Skull of oom. First, we started on the songs, Ain’t No ountain igh Enough, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, and Straighten Up And Fly Right.

This play is all about Ari ona Smith. e is on a journey to find the Skull of oom. n the way to finding the skull there will be challenges like bad guys, animal attacks and a giant boulder! opefully this inspires you to go to the Gaslight Theatre because of the ama ing teachers and the shows that they do. I had an ama ing experience!

‘Encanto’ Full of Enjoyable Songs

by Reporter Alicea Trujillo, Homeschool I recently watched the movie Encanto and really enjoyed it. The isney movie takes place in olumbia and centers around a 1 -year-old girl named irabel. irabel’s whole family has magical gifts, but she does not.

There are many songs in Encanto. The first one is The Family adrigal.

It tells the story of the family and their magical gifts. aribel sings Waiting on a iracle after her cousin receives his magical gift on his fifth birthday. aybe the most popular song from Encanto is We on’t Talk About Bruno. The soundtrack is written by Lin- anuel iranda, who also wrote amilton.

Encanto is a super funny musical that is also sad at times, but I would recommend that you watch it.

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VOLLEYBALL McKale, UA Campus / 1 6/ Mini Camp I First time player or beginner :00am :00pm $1 0 / 1 6/1

Serve & Pass Camp 4:00pm 6:00pm $120

Sporting Chance Center 6/1 6/1 Mini Camp II First time player or beginner :00am :00pm $1 0 McKale, UA Campus / / Intermediate & Advanced Camp :00am 12:00pm & 2:00pm 4: 0pm $210

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continued from page 25 3800 E. River Road 520-299-3000 rkelley@tucsonjcc.org www.tucsonjcc.org/camp

Every day is an adventure at amp ! amp provides a safe, fun, and caring environment for youth in grades K . ampers enjoy a wide variety of intentionally designed, developmentally appropriate programming and activities that encourage the development of life skills including sports, swimming, archery, STE , arts and crafts, cooking, woodworking, music, drama, tikkun olam social responsibility and community service , field trips and more! ampers enjoy access to the ’s indoor play space, pool and splash pad, sports fields, art studio, demo kitchen, and Sculpture Garden, all while building confidence and making friends and memories that last a lifetime. amp welcomes campers of all abilities. Let the A ENTURE begin!

TUCSON RACQUET CLUB SUMMER CAMP

4001 N. Country Club Rd. 520-303-7902 • Gretchen Schantz May 31–August 5 9 a.m.–2 p.m. summercamp@tucsonracquetclub.com www.tucsonracquetclub.com

Tucson Racquet lub offers a Sports amp for all ages, abilities and interest.

Soccer Camp ages 14 Get ready for the World up 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 Features soccer drills in the morning, followed by swim and arts & crafts All Sports Camp ages 1 Lifetime sports include tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming, racquetball and martial arts.

PeeWee Camp ages Features basketball, tennis, gym time, swimming and arts & crafts

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Tennis Camp ages 1 Tennis instruction, drill and matchplay.

Jr Eventing Tennis Camp Ages 1 Tennis instruction, drill and fun in the cool evening!

ACADEMY OF BALLET TUCSON REGIONAL BALLET 2100 N. Wilmot Suite 302 520-886-1222 bwilde@tucsonregionalballet.org www.academyofballetintucson.com

Academy of Ballet’s Summer Ballet Intensive runs une 1 2 , with daily classes -F for dancers with ballet training age seven and up as of September 1st. ancers will have the option of performing at the end of the workshop. Weekly evening classes for beginners and continuing dancers aged three and up begin une 6! For information call 20 6-1222 or visit www.academyofballetintucson.com.

Academy of Ballet is owned and operated

by Tucson Regional Ballet, a 01.c. nonprofit organi ation, home of A Southwest Nutcracker. ancing in the esert since 1 1!

YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

520-623-9481 60 W. Alameda June 6–July 29 Camp: 5–12yrs Overnight Camp: 7–17yrs foryouth@tucsonymca.org Day Camp: https://tucsonymca.org/program/ summercamp/ Resident (Overnight) Camp: https://tucsonymca.org/program/ resident-camp/

iscover your sense of wonder this summer! The is offering both day camp and resident overnight camp options. The line-up for the ’s Summer amp includes: STEA activities, NASA projects, team-building, trips to the pool and celebrating you! ay amp is offered at sites across the greater Tucson area. Additionally, resident overnight campers will enjoy horseback riding, archery, starga ing, ip lining and challenge course adventures!

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Let’s Stay Fresh Together this School Year!

Fuel Up to Play 60 is the nation’s leading youth wellness program empowering students, parents and educators to work together to build healthier communities.

NEW, fun and exciting updates have arrived to the Student Zone App! Get your students started today!

GET FUNDING! If you’re looking to make healthy changes happen at your school but need a little help doing it, you’ve come to the right place!

The Student Zone Ap is THE tool for your students to earn credit for their hard work with FUTP 60!

Encourage them to get started now! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

Go to: fueluptoplay60.com/student-zone-app or scan the QR code to the right.

DOWNLOAD the new Student Zone App and create a user account.

Throughout the year, schools like yours can apply for the chance to receive funding and/or equipment from Fuel Up to Play 60 to support your school’s wellness goals. Whether you hope to launch Breakfast in the classroom, an NFL FLAG-In-Schools program, or a new school garden, all it takes is an educator like you with some great ideas!

Up to $4,000 per year is available to qualified K-12 schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 to jump-start healthy changes.

Learn, Do, & Reflect on a variety of Activities to earn Badges.

Earn six badges, become a Fuel Up to Play 60 Champion, & unlock exclusive rewards and opportunities!

The first step will be to make your Play selections from the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook, then apply for funding to implement your plan.

For Funding Information, scan the QR code, or go to www.fueluptoplay60.com to get started!

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