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SanTan Sun-area kids ages 10 months and older can learn to swim at home with lessons from Desert Swim School.

Lessons are offered for all levels from beginner to advanced. Prices range from $269 for a private session, $199 per student for semiprivate or $149 per student for a group of three or four children of similar ages and abilities. Six 30-minute lessons are included in each session, with a customized schedule tailored to every family’s needs. Sessions can begin at any time.

Fifty kids from Chandler’s ICAN, Positive Programs with Youth, recently joined 50 kids from Future for Kids on a fieldtrip to DPR Construction in Phoenix.

Themed “DPR School of Construction,” the youth participated in a four-hour interactive learning experience developed locally by DPR employee and community service leader Timothy Hyde and executed by more than 25 DPR employees who volunteered their time. Each group’s work resulted in a final, completed

Desert Swim School also offers year-round indoor lessons at four locations throughout Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe. Signature water safety techniques and Safety Days are included for all classes at all levels.

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Camps offered include Camp Rock!, for musicians ages 13 to 18 with at least one year of experience with their primary instrument, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 7 through 11; Swing into Jazz, for more advanced musicians ages 13 to 17 with at least two years of experience with their

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July 14 through 18; and A Cappella Vocal Jam!, for musicians ages 13 to 17 who can sight read at a beginning level, have good pitch accuracy and can hold a tune, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 through 25.

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ORTHODONTICS AT 30,000 FEET From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop very once in a while I get the chance to talk to a stranger on the airplane coming or going in my travels.

A few weeks ago, I had that chance while traveling from Buffalo, NY back to Phoenix.

As part of our travels, our converDr. Thomas Chamberlain sation inevitably came to, “So, what do you do for work?”

I always love this question because I feel passionate about what I do and I often feel compelled to tell people what I can do for them to help them in their lives. This was no different. However, the gentleman didn’t seem to understand the differences between a dentist who does orthodontics and an Orthodontic Specialist. I explained to him that an Orthodontic Specialist has attended two to three more years of education beyond dental school to be taught proper orthodontic techniques, while a dentist who does orthodontics does not have that extensive specialized training.

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He also inquired how to find a good Orthodontist in his community. I explained to him that with today’s use of reviews on the internet, it is now possible to get a much clearer and true picture of an orthodontic office and how people feel about the doctor and staff. Although reviews don’t negate the need to ‘see for yourself’’ when you schedule an appointment (I’ll talk more about that in a moment), but reviews do let you glance into other peoples, non-biased experiences with that office. It’s easy to find reviews on any dentist or orthodontist. Just Google search, “Orthodontics in Chandler, AZ,” “Braces in Chandler, AZ,” or “Orthodontists in Chandler, AZ.” Google is very strict on how reviews are given and you can be certain the reviews are legitimate. Just like a good friend who reviews a movie or gives a review on a local restaurant, an orthodontic review page gives good insight into whether the office is creating fans. Our conversation then turned to other things. However, the discussion sparked some insights that I will share at the next issue.

In the meantime, I invite you to take a Google search on the above and read our reviews (Chamberlain Orthodontics happens to be the most reviewed and the highest reviewed Orthodontics office in the East Valley).

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AZ Compass Prep School to host open house

BY ALISON STANTON

When AZ Compass Prep School opened its doors in Chandler in 2010, founder and CEO Ronda Owens, says it was a “very tiny little school.”

Although Owens says the charter school did well in its earliest days as a small school, she has enjoyed watching the campus expand in terms of size and number of students.

“We have worked really hard at having everything in place so we could expand, including a great curriculum and teachers,” she says.

Daniel Pero, principal of AZ Compass Prep School, says that the school shares a large campus with its district offices, Skyline Education Inc., as well as its sister schools, Vector Prep and Arts Academy and Education Works Day School. A preschool for children ages 3 to 5 is also available.

Vector Prep and Arts Academy, which is for kindergarten through sixth grade, and AZ Compass Prep, which is for grades 7 through 12, are free public charter schools, Pero notes.

Although enrollment has steadily grown, Pero says the goal for the 20142015 school year is to have 800 or more students enrolled on campus. In order to help reach this goal, the school is hosting an Open House Career Day and Fair from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7.

Parents, kids and other members of the community are welcome to attend

the event, which Pero says will help to showcase the school and its teachers.

“We will have our teachers available from all grades on campus to answer questions, and provide information about our school,” he says, adding that the open house is also designed to support and highlight student activities like National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and many more.

Activities during the open house include a rock wall, go-karts, a dunking booth, 40-plus concession stands and lively dance performances.

Pero says the open house will also feature the many things that help make AZ Compass Prep School special. For example, in addition to the core subject requirements that are mandated by the Department of Education for the state, the school has a strong focus on performing arts and sports.

“I like to refer to AZ Compass Prep as an ‘AAA’ school, which stands for academics, arts and athletics,” Pero says.

“Academically we are on course to include in our educational program courses structured toward career and technical education and foreign languages.”

For students who enjoy performing arts, the school offers a “phenomenal” performing arts program, Owens says.

“Dana Bambino used to be a cheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals, and she has years of experience in

dance; Candice Allred is a prima ballerina who teaches ballet, and Alex Martinez is a famous hip-hop artist,” she says.

Pero says AZ Compass Prep School is also working on offering a full sports program to its students, including 11-man tackle football, flag football, boys and girls basketball, co-ed soccer, and many more.

Pero says he is looking forward to both the open house, and the first day of school on Aug. 11.

“We are hopeful the event is successful and will help us gain name and location recognition, and grow our student population.”

AZ Compass Prep School is located at 2020 N. Arizona Ave., in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 779-2000 or visit www.skylineschools.com Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com

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Chandler student writes her future at University of Iowa

BY TIM J. RANDALL

A writer’s muse is as varied as the prose and accounts they construct. For some it is personal experience, others their cultural and social backgrounds, or often espies of their surroundings and interactions.

Teenager Ruohan (Hannah) Miao, a Chinese citizen living in Chandler and attending Hamilton High School, is inspired by books.

“First and foremost, I’m a reader, so I get a lot of my inspiration from the books I read,” she says.

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“I think at some point, you become filled with the intake of so many new ideas that you just have to stop reading and start writing to get it all out of your system.”

Miao is just returning from the prestigious University of Iowa Creative Writing and Cultural Exchange Program, where she expanded her literary prowess.

Miao joined 33 of the most talented 16-19 year old pens from around the globe in Iowa City, to take part in this highly regarded Between the Lines

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“The chance to interact with other writers my own age as well as learn under the tutelage of respected authors is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity,” she says.

BTL coordinator Kelly Morse explains how the program has evolved over the past six years. “At inception, the BTL was designed to introduce Arabic students who did not have a path into writing to better understand how that process is undertaken in the U.S. Now we have a true, full cultural exchange program that allows Middle East, American and Russian students to write and appreciate literature from a global perspective.”

The 2014 class will have 12 Americans from nine states represented, along with students from 10 Arabic-speaking countries, as well as from Russia. “We are so excited to have a group that is our most globally comprised, as well as culturally and background diverse,” notes Morse.

Besides Miao, who is of ChineseAmerican descent, there will be U.S. students with Philippine and Native American heritage.

As the aspiring writers begin their

associations and engagement with one another, they participated in morning global literature seminars to broaden their appreciation and understanding of contemporary narrative traditions from the United States, Russia and Middle East. Afternoon sessions included writing workshops along with dedicated instruction from esteemed names such as Russian novelist Alan Cherchesov, Lebanese author Iman Hymaydan and poet Kiki Petrosino.

“We have worked hard to offer our students a compelling mix of international perspectives and literary choices from distinguished names,” says Morse.

Miao, along with her peers, had to undergo a rigorous process to be selected for the program. Letters of recommendation, fiction pieces and targeted rejoinders were requisites for admission consideration.

“My written submission for acceptance into BTL included several poems, a short story and a story in response to a given prompt,” the young scribe notes.

The BLT program has drawn considerable global interest, and the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in conjunction with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, continue to expand the offering to interested embassies worldwide to attract the finest students and

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“We have a second camp in the works for 2015 to include a Turkish and Armenian influence and in 2016 a Silk Road historical composition,” Morse says.

“Looking forward, Chinese literary traditions would be very exciting, and we already have parties from China interested.”

For Miao, she embraced the complexities and differences of other cultures, paradigms and literary customs and styles.

“At BTL, I hope to increase my awareness in regards to the literature and writing styles of writers from other countries. I also hope to expand my understanding of the cultures of other countries and form new friendships with the other students there,” she articulates. Students attending the seminar create enduring friendships, while also developing a conscientious and nuanced understanding of the complexities of social, cultural, political and economic forces worldwide.

“Our goal with Between the Lines is to allow students to engage in the act of inquiry in both reading and writing. The importance of a global perspective and the cultural exchange present in these groups is very important,” mentions Morse.

For Miao this will be another step in the journey of experiences that have thus far forged her path. “English has always been one of my favorite subjects in class, and I’ve had several amazing teachers that have helped

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Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.

PROLIFIC WRITER: Ruohan (Hannah) Miao returns July 5 from the prestigious University of Iowa Creative Writing and Cultural Exchange Program, where she expanded her literary prowess. Submitted photo

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Your child’s mindset—fixed or flexible and why it matters

BY LINDA MCFADYEN NEW VISTAS CENTER FOR EDUCATION

Since the emergence of the science of neuroimaging, we are learning (exponentially) what is happening inside the human brain as thinking and learning are taking place. One new area of study reflects “mindset,” and how what we believe about ourselves changes and shapes what and how we learn.

People with a fixed mindset believe that learning rests on their ability to “prove how smart they are,” while people with flexible or growth mindsets believe that their ability is flexible and is continually developed through learning.

While this may seem like an inconsequential difference in outlook, consider the following: • People with a fixed mindset thrive best when they feel sure of themselves, when they sense that success is safely within their grasp. The flexible, growth mindset people will seek out a challenge, whether or not they feel that they will have immediate success.

• Fixed mindset people feel that very hard work is what you have to do “if you

Pencils, Parents, Precepts and Practicalities This is the fourth installment in an eight-part series about helping your child succeed in school. are not smart enough.” Growth mindset people feel that hard work is the way that one gets smarter. It is within their control.

• Fixed mindset people view success as proving themselves, thus getting a bad grade indicates their failure, exposing their deficiencies. Growth mindset people view success as learning something new and setbacks as temporary signs that they need to redouble their efforts.

At Columbia lab, Carol Dweck, Ph.D., relates the following outcomes from a study of students with both mindsets and their consequent brainwave activity: “As they answered questions and got feedback, we were curious about when their brainwaves would show them to be interested and attentive. People with a fixed mindset were only interested when the feedback reflected on their ability. Their brainwaves showed them paying close attention when they were told whether their answers were right or wrong. But, when they were presented SEE MINDSET PAGE 35

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Local gymnasts have gold medal aspirations

BY TIM J. RANDALL

When audiences see the athleticism, dedication and mental toughness on display in gymnastic competitions at the Olympics or national events, there is an almost stunning awe as these young adults—male and female—display the confidence and poise to compete at the highest level. For Lyle Guthrie, owner and founder of Arizona Olympian Gymnastics, preparing young pupils for their journey to greatness in gymnastics and life has been his passion for close to 30 years.

Guthrie, himself a decorated gymnast in the ring specialization during the mid-1970s, wanted to take his love of the sport and pass it on to youngsters in order to instill values and “build and develop strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence and most importantly—a positive self-image,” he indicates.

Guthrie and his wife built their current facility in 2000 on three acres after renting a spot from the inception of U.S. Olympian Gymnastics in 1986. And while the name has changed, the mission has not. “We want to take these great kids and make them fit athletes, get them to the highest level...at the junior grade and beyond with college scholarships,” he notes.

Many successes have passed through his training regimen, including his own son, who was a standout gymnast with his father as his coach, narrowly missing the chance to compete at the 2007 Olympic trials after an arm injury. “I loved being

a father and coach and watching him progress,” says Guthrie.

The laudations for young stars are not reserved for his son however, as he beams from ear to ear about two of his prize students: Mackenzie Douglas and Quinlan Donovan-Schager.

“These two are such amazing people and incredible athletes...so humble,” he says.

Guthrie, the executive program director and head boys coach, speaks first glowingly about Mackenzie, who as a graduated senior has recently accepted a full-ride scholarship to San Jose State in the fall. While Mackenzie has dedicated girl coaches on the Arizona Olympian staff, Guthrie has had the opportunity to work with her and is amazed by her aptitude. “She is just an incredible talent,” he articulates.

Quinlan, known as “Q” by everyone, even competition judges, has Guthrie gushing with excitement and enthusiasm.

“What an amazing mix of athleticism and drive,” he notes. By example, he cites Olympic Gold Medalist Paul Hamm watching “Q” warm up at a recent event.

Guthrie says, “Having a world class gymnast admiring your ability...that says something.”

Quinlan, already has an academic scholarship from ASU, but a recent meeting between Guthrie and long-time friend Brett McClure might have secured a spot for “Q” at California-Berkeley with an athletic scholarship.

“McClure, the assistant coach for the California Golden Bears, saw his performances and asked me: ‘How do we get him here?”

Both Mackenzie and Quinlan recently competed at their respective national events; with Douglas finishing in the top five in the country for the girls in AllAround: floor, vault, uneven bars and beam. “Q” finished seventh in the country on pommel horse, but also has specialty in floor exercise. If Quinlan ever desired to do All-Around for the men, it would be in: floor, pommel, rings, vault, parallel bars and high bar. This is a decision that the young talent can still make as Guthrie notes that males reach their gymnastic peak between 18-25 years, while girls reach ascendancy between the ages of 14-18.

Guthrie is so proud of what his pupils have accomplished, but notes that his staff is paramount to the success of the school. “My long-time instructor, from the Hungarian Olympic ranks, made me a better coach,” says Guthrie. “I was a heck of a great gymnast, but not a great coach until I listened to him…I have an amazing team.”

The Arizona Olympian Gymnastic program offers the finest in equipment, coaching, and training. Parents bringing their sons and daughters can anticipate top quality both in instruction, habits and safety. “We have the tools from foam pits for protections and to instill confidence, to the right programs for nutrition and training,” Guthrie says. Additionally he

SHOWING OFF: Judges and fellow gymnasts gush about Quinlan “Q” Donovan-Schager.

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notes that their gymnastic program provides equal training for boys and girls.

“We want everyone to receive the best instruction, which differentiates our training model.”

With the new fall 2014 program beginning July 28, Guthrie encourages parents to bring their kids out and to engage in this great activity. “Gymnastics can be a fundamental foundation for all sports; its attributes of strength and flexibility are core elements,” he notes.

Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.

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with information that could help them learn, there was no sign of interest.

Even when they’d gotten answers wrong, they were not interested in learning what the right answer was.

Only people with a growth mindset paid attention to information that could stretch their knowledge. Only for them was learning a priority.”

So how do we help our children develop a “growth mindset?”

• Avoid giving your children feedback about how “smart” they are.

Instead focus your comments on their efforts. When presented with success, you can say something like, “Did you work hard or extra hard?” or “How does that feel? All that hard work paid off!”

• Help your child develop positive self-talk. Instead of “I’ll never learn how to do algebra!” you can help them reframe their thinking as they learn to say things like, “With practice, I can learn how to solve these equations.”

These small, consistent changes in mindset can make a powerful difference in your child’s success and ultimate life fulfillment.

Linda McFadyen is the reading and curriculum coordinator at New Vistas Center for Education, a private preschool and elementary school located in Chandler. NVCE is designated a Top 10 School by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

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Cool off with Chandler aquatics programs Chandler aquatic facilities has six locations that offer numerous activities throughout the summer—Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie St.; Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400 W. Summit Pl.; Folley Pool, 600 E. Fairview Dr.; Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Nozomi Aquatic Center, 250 S. Kyrene Rd.

Summer hours Chandler pools are now open for the summer season. Hours are established on an individual facility basis and end in relation to the school district in which each facility is located.

Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Hamilton Aquatic Center is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Nozomi Aquatic Center is open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Arrowhead Pool is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Desert Oasis Aquatic Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through

Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Folley Pool is open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday.

All six facilities have at least one lap lane open during public swim times. The year-round lap swim program continues throughout the summer at Hamilton and Mesquite Groves. Admission for lap swim is $2 a person, regardless of age.

Save money while attending Family Swim Time Take advantage of family fun time this summer at one of the aquatic centers during $1 Family Swim Time. Get the family together for some fun in the sun without breaking the bank.

Family Swim is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays at Mesquite Groves; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Hamilton; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Nozomi; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at Arrowhead; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays at Desert Oasis; and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays at Folley.

Free swim times Weekly free swim times are offered at each Chandler aquatic facility this summer.

Free Swim Time hours are from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays at Nozomi; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Hamilton; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesdays at Desert Oasis; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fridays at Folley and Mesquite Groves; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Arrowhead.

All facilities offer summer lessons Take advantage of the variety of lessons offered at all six Chandler aquatic facilities throughout the summer. Evening lessons are available at Arrowhead, Desert Oasis, Folley and Mesquite Groves and Saturday morning lessons are offered at Folley and Hamilton.

Morning lessons are available at all six locations. For more information, consult the Break Time magazine.

Free evaluations for swim lessons offered Staff members will help place a child in an appropriate level swim lesson at each of the aquatic centers during a free evaluation.

Parents and guardians are asked to seek staff assistance during swim hours at any of the centers for the evaluation.

Ask the cashier or pool manager for a swim lesson after arriving at a pool. The child will be taken into the pool by one of the qualified water safety instructors, where he or she will be asked to perform several exercises demonstrating skills for no longer than 10 minutes. The staff member will recommend a class level based on the child’s performance.

Parents also have the opportunity to view the published class description online at www.chandleraz.gov and choose a class themselves for their child. Parents are asked to put their child in a course that is based on their skills and ability levels, rather than age.

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less advanced than the suggested age.

The course description also includes basic guidelines to help place a child in the appropriate swim lesson besides seahorse, otters and surfer classes. The child will remain in the same level for at least two sessions. The descriptions on the class list are available to assist in educating customers on the variety of classes that the Aquatics Department has the capability of offering. Some classes may not be offered during each session or at each location.

Summer session 3 and 4 now open Summer sessions three and four registration opened recently for residents and nonresidents. Ask your child’s instructor for a recommendation, or drop by one of the facilities during public swim hours for a swim lesson evaluation.

The eight-day weekday session is $15.55 for a 25-minute class for residents; $21.55 for nonresidents and $19.55 for a 50-minute class for residents and $26.55 for nonresidents. The four-day Saturdays, one week sessions, are $9.55 for a 25-minute class for residents and $13.55 for nonresidents and $13.55 for a 50-minute class for residents and $17.55 for nonresidents.

Semi-private eight-day weekday sessions is $34.55 for a 45-minute class for residents and $46.55 for nonresidents. The four-day Saturdays, one week sessions, are $19.55 for residents for a 45-minute class and $26.55 for nonresidents.

Learn how to springboard dive A Learn to Dive class and an Advanced Springboard Diving class is now being

offered through the City of Chandler at Nozomi and Mesquite Groves. The Learn to Dive class will teach participants the basics of springboard diving in a fun and safe environment. The Advanced Springboard Diving class will teach participants back, inward, reverse and twist/flip dives.

Guard Start Program offered for ages 9 and 10 Guard Start Program, a new program for ages 9 to 10, requires dedication and commitment and provides a great opportunity to introduce pre-teens into the Junior Lifeguarding Program. The participant will receive a certificate and T-shirt upon completion of the program.

Enrollment is limited to 10 participants.

It is $47 for residents; $64 for nonresidents.

Guard Start Program is offered at Arrowhead Pool, Hamilton Aquatic Center, Nozomi Aquatic Center and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center.

The following skills, which will be evaluated on the first day of the program, must be demonstrated to participate in the program: swim the front crawl for 35 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side; tread water for one minute; float on the back for 30 seconds and submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.

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American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding Program that will teach water safety and introduce participants to the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard. This course will not certify anyone to be a lifeguard.

The program will provide an introduction to first aid and CPR/AED, as well as build a foundation of knowledge, attitude and skills in preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Successful completion requires participation in skills practice.

The following skills, which will be evaluated on the first day of the program, must be demonstrated to participate: swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front and side; tread water for one-minute; float on the back for 30-seconds and submerge and swim a distance of 10-feet underwater.

Participants, upon turning 15 years old, will be prepared to enroll in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. This course will teach the knowledge and skills of a lifeguard.

Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.

It is $57 for residents; $74 for nonresidents.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion and a T-shirt at the end of the course.

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course offered The 43-hour American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course includes five hours of the F.I.T. course and eight hours of instructor candidate practical teaching time.

The course will be held at Desert Oasis from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July 26, through Aug. 3.

The course trains instructors’ candidates

www.SanTanSun.com to teach water safety, including the basic water rescue course, six levels of the progressive learn to swim program and parent and child aquatics.

It is $103 for residents; $127 for nonresidents.

Participants must meet such prerequisites as demonstrating proficiency in front-crawl freestyle, back-crawl backstroke, breaststroke, elementary breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly; maintain position on back one minute in deep water; tread water for one minute and must be 16 years old by the first day of class.

Year round lap swimming Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., offers lap swimming from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., offers lap swimming from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission is $2 per visit, regardless of age. Be sure to purchase a punch pass, a 5 percent to 30 percent savings on admission fees, or an annual pass, only $200. Punch passes and annual passes are valid at both locations.

Reserve a private party Reserve a time, date and location for private parties at all Chandler’s awardwinning aquatic centers by calling Sherri Passey at (480) 782-2753. The centers offer great locations for upcoming birthday parties, office parties, family gatherings, church outings or family reunions. Rental is offered outside of public swim hours on Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 24.

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347 Grill Ak-Chin 16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa (520) 233-2426 www.ultrastarakchin.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Brunch 6 and younger eat free with paid adult. On Tuesdays, all kids 12 and younger eat free with purchase of adult entree.

Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 279-3879 www.appledumplingcafe.com Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal and two drinks purchased. On Family Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. After-school coolness is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream, and get one free Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008 www.chompies.com Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only.

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(480) 361-8410 Here’s the deal: Mondays and Fridays free kids’ meals with an adult purchase for Munchie Monday Free Lunch and Freebie Friday Free Dinner.

Copper Still - Moonshine Grill 2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 242-1258 www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill. com Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday, kids ages 10 and younger eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal.

Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler (480) 722-0644 www.dillysdeli.com Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more.

El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 802-5770 www.epchandler.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult.

Fat Willy’s 4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler (480) 883-1356 www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler Here’s the deal: From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids’ meal with every adult entrée

purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger.

Nabers Music Bar and Eats 825 N. 54th St., Chandler (480) 705-0288 www.nabersaz.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday, with the purchase of an adult meal and two beverages.

NYPD Pizza 2580 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler (480) 722-0898 www.aznypdpizza.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat for free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh Willy’s 1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler (480) 857-2860 www.pittsburghwillys.com Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with each paying adult.

Additional kids eat for 50 percent off; Wee Willy menu only.

Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 245-6503 www.planetsub.com Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with paid adult.

Sidelines Grill 2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 792-6965 www.sidelinesaz.com

Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only.

Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials.

Someburros!

3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 2597 S. Market St., Gilbert 1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert www.someburros.com Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday night from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. kids 12 and younger eat free with purchase of combo or specialty meal. Dine-in only.

The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler (480) 802-9070 www.thecovegrill.com Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased.

The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler (480) 821-9000 www.sushiroomaz.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult.

Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar 1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 722-1555 www.unclebearsgrillandbar.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids eat free with each full price entrée purchased.

Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler (480) 895-ROSE (7673) www.whiskeyrosesaloon.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Tuesday and Sunday with purchase of an adult entree.

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section.

Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc., Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification.

Readers, if you know of a location that has a kidseat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details.

Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.

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YOUTH CHRONICLES Kevin T. Carr of Chandler is on the Spring 2014 Honors List at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana.

Honors List students must be fulltime undergraduates carrying at least 12 credit hours with no grade below a C. Robert Otto Mathes of Chandler is on the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Robert is a senior majoring in fire protection administration.

Tyler Miller of Chandler is a May 2014 graduate of University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana.

Tyler earned Bachelor of Science degrees magna cum laude in business administration and computer information technologies.

Shawn Nguyen of Chandler earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University in

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Jared Ruchensky is on the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Jared is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences. Fulltime students who earn a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean’s List.

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Kylie Smith and Tissiana Vallecillo, both of Chandler, recently performed original compositions at the Yamaha 2014 U.S. National Junior Original Concert at the Virginia Piper Theater at Mesa Arts Center. The Junior Original Concert program offers Yamaha Music School students ages 15 and younger the opportunity to perform their own compositions in concerts around the world.

Chan Wu of Chandler earned a Master of Taxation at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.

LEARNING FOR FUN: Coloring Squared, a Gilbert-based business, will showcase its educational wares at the AFHE Homeschool Convention from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Coloring Squared provides a series of educational worksheets that combine coloring and math as well as online content and books for rigorous math instruction to teachers and parents. Coloring Squared was created in 2013 by Cameron Krantzman, a second-grade teacher in Mesa. Submitted photo

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