LOCAL KIDS FINALISTS IN SPELLING BEE Local elementary school children participated in district spelling bees in January. Chandler finalists who will now go on to the regionals are Adam Teets from Knox Elementary; Nikasha Kapadia, Bogle Jr. High; Nealin Banerjee, Arizona College Prep-Erie; Mia Smith, Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom; Emma Xi,
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Goodman; Kassia Crouse, Willis Jr. High; Bryce Pasero, Auxier Elementary; Zakk Bolton, Chandler Traditional AcademyHumphrey; and Sofia Westblom, Arizona College Prep-Oakland. They will compete against other district finalists. Those who are the top spellers at the regionals will then continue on to the state finals.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER CAMP Registration for the Girl Scouts– Arizona Cactus Pine-Council (GSACPC) 2019 summer camps is now open for its four camp locations: The Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain (Phoenix), Camp Maripai (Prescott), Shadow Rim Ranch (Payson) and Willow Springs (Prescott). Each camp has its own special offerings, along with the traditional camp activities, to accommodate the diverse interests of every girl. Yet the purpose of Girl Scout camp remains the same—to provide girls a safe and supportive place to have fun, make new friends, and take risks while learning new skills and exploring the outdoors. All girls, K-12, regardless of whether they are currently a Girl Scout, are welcomed and all four camps offer sessions that vary in length, from weekend family camp and day camp, to overnight camps and three-week-long quests. Summer camp begins the week of June 2 and runs for nine weeks, with the last camp week starting in late July. As Girl Scouts believe all girls should have the opportunity to experience summer camp, CONTINUED >
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