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Preschool Camp (NEW)
KidzArt Underwater Adventures Summer Camp (pre-k)
During KidzArt Underwater Adventures Camp, little artists’ self-expression and self-esteem will soar! Enjoy a creative arts experience where you are encouraged to work with a variety of media with an ocean theme. Please send students with water bottle, peanut-free snack, and art appropriate clothing. Friday at 11:45am we will hold an art show for students to exhibit their projects from the week.
Ages 4 & 5 as of Jan 1 2018
Instructor: Certified KidzArt Instructor
Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00: June 11-June 15: ACES $140
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Junior High Camps
Desert Speed School Summer Training for Middle School Students (NEW)
During these sessions, participants will train to improve their athletic skills that they need on the field, court, or track: Flexibility, proper running mechanics, explosive power, speed, agility, and strength. Training is adaptable for different ages and levels, and is appropriate for students simply looking to improve overall fitness as well as competitive athletes looking to compete at a higher level. Session promise to be both challenging and fun at the same time! In addition to training, nutrition principles are addressed as they pertain to youth athletes. All participants will leave with at-home tasks they can complete to improve their eating habits.
Grades 5-8
Instructor: Conor Johnson
Monday-Friday 9:30-10:30: June 11-June 15: TVHS $125
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Jump Rope Camp
Jumpers will learn how to jump single rope, shared rope, long rope, wheel, traveler, egg-beater, and double Dutch. A licorice rope is included with the cost of the camp. Instructors are members of the Tucson Twist-its jump rope team. Come jump with us! Please wear tennis shoes and work out clothing.
Grades K-8
Instructor: Lauren Klipp
Monday-Thursday 12:00-2:00: June 4-June 7: EGJH $70
Monday-Thursday 12:00-2:00: June 11-June 14: EGJH $70
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High School Camps
Desert Speed School Summer Training for High School Students
During these sessions, participants will train to improve their athletic skills that they need on the field, court, or track: Flexibility, proper running mechanics, explosive power, speed, agility, and strength. Training is adaptable for different ages and levels, and is appropriate for students simply looking to improve overall fitness as well as competitive athletes looking to compete at a higher level. Session promise to be both challenging and fun at the same time! In addition to training, nutrition principles are addressed as they pertain to youth athletes. All participants will leave with at-home tasks they can complete to improve their eating habits.
Grades 9-12
Instructor: Conor Johnson
Monday-Friday 9:30-10:30: June 11-June 15: TVHS $125
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PiYo Live for High School Students
PiYo Live is a full-body workout combining strength training with cardio and balance. It is designed to improve range-of-motion, strength, balance, and flexibility. PiYo is Pilates and Yoga inspired and highly beneficial for sports athletes.
Grades 9-12
Instructor: Alyse Hergenrother
Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:00-9:00: May 29-June 28: TVHS $45
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Elementary Camps
Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Class
Amusement Park Camp – Campers will build a new ride each day, learning how to make things spin, roll, turn and rock. Motorized models maximize the action and fun.
Grades
K-6
Instructor:
Michael Cook
Tuesday/Thursday
9:30-11:00: May 29/May 31: ACES $35
Tuesday/Thursday
9:30-11:00: June 12/June 14: ACES $35
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Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Class
Super Heroes Camp – Campers will build many of their favorite caped crusaders. They will create a fantasy world and protect it from enemies with custom contraptions made with LEGO bricks.
Grades
K-6
Instructor:
Michael Cook
Tuesday/Thursday
9:30-11:00: June 18/June 20: ACES $35
Tuesday/Thursday
9:30-11:00: June 26/June 28: ACES $35
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Camp ACES
Each
week will be a new adventure with activities, crafts, and a book that goes
along with it. A packed lunch will need to be provided.
Grades
K-6
Instructors:
Tania Scott & Lynn Healey
Tuesday-Friday 8:00-2:30:
May 29-June 1: ACES $130
Monday-Friday 8:00-2:30:
June 4-June 8: ACES $130
Monday-Friday 8:00-2:30:
June 11-June 15: ACES $130
Monday-Friday 8:00-2:30:
June 18-June 22: ACES $130
Monday-Friday 8:00-2:30:
June 25-June 29: ACES $130
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Capoeira
Each
camp expands camper horizons discovering the exciting, fun, acrobatic, and
dance-like moves of Capoeira martial arts. Campers will also experience playing
Brazilian percussion on drums, berimbau, and more, learning traditional
Afro-Brazilian dances, and songs in Portuguese. These activities will increase
strength, flexibility and confidence while also giving campers knowledge and
understanding of history and culture of Brazil. Last day of camp will end with
a 15 minute performance for parents/caregivers/family/friends.
Grades
1-6
Instructor:
Anne Pollack, Mestra Luar do Sertao
Monday-Thursday 1:00-2:30:
June 4-June 7: ACES $51
Monday-Friday 1:00-2:30:
June 11-June 15: TVES $59
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Cool Treats & Hot Eats
Students
will have fun making ice cream, sorbet, and fruit & veggie smoothies to
help cool us down on hot summer days. We will also turn up the heat with some
cookies, breads, and muffins.
Grades
K-6
Instructor:
Alyse Hergenrother
Monday-Thursday 10:30-12:00:
June 4-June 8: ACES $55
Monday-Thursday
10:30-12:00: June 18-June 22: ACES $55
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Creative Juice Acrylic Painting Class
Creative
Juice is bringing the painting to you! Join us for a 2-hour guided paint
session. Feel free to follow the lesson or let go and paint your own idea! New
paintings offered each week.
Grades
K-6
Instructors:
Kristina Valencia, Chellie Krajnak
Tuesday 12:30-2:30: May
29: ACES $20
Tuesday 12:30-2:30: June
5: ACES $20
Tuesday 12:30-2:30: June
12: ACES $20
Tuesday 12:30-2:30: June
19: ACES $20
Wednesday 12:30-2:30: May
30: TVES $20
Wednesday 12:30-2:30: June
13: TVES $20
Wednesday 12:30-2:30: June
19: TVES $20
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Cupcake Decorating
Students
will learn to prepare, bake and decorate cupcakes in fun and colorful ways.
Grades
K-6
Instructor:
Alyse Hergenrother
Monday-Thursday
10:30-12:30: June 11-June 15: ACES $55
Monday-Thursday
10:30-12:30: June 25-June 28: ACES $55
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Drama
Kids Acting Camp
Enroll in Drama Kids Acting Camp
today! Here’s your chance to participate in fun activities that help you think more creatively and learn new acting and confidence-building skills. You’ll be part of plays, improvisations, silent scenes, mini-scripts, fun theater games, arts & crafts and more. Each week culminates in a dramatic presentation for your family and friends. Everyone’s getting into the act this summer. Don’t miss out!
Grades K-8
Instructor: Hailey Bullock
Tuesday-Friday 9:00-1:00:
May 29-June1: ACES $125
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Edible Art
Students will create simple art projects using a variety of
edible ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, crackers, and candies.
Grades K-6
Instructor: Alyse Hergenrother
Tuesday-Thursday
10:30-12:00: May 29-May 31: ACES $40
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Japanese Language and
Activities
A week-long session introduces students to Japanese language
and its fascinating culture. Students will learn simple words and phrases in
Japanese and greet each other and introduce themselves. The students will
experience many fun, hands-on activities that Japanese children enjoy in their
country. Planned activities include origami, calligraphy, traditional Japanese
games, folk tales, songs, train toys, and cooking & tasting. They will
learn to make rolled Sushi and taste it, cook friend noodles (or Chow Mein) on
a hot griddle and eat with chopsticks, taste Matcha green tea, and make shaved
ice which is a traditional Japanese summer treat! They will also wear Kimono
(traditional summer cotton robe) and may learn Japanese dance wearing Kimono.
This is a great class for students who would like to experience a glimpse of
Japanese culture.
Grades 1-6
Instructor: Miki Pimienta
Monday-Friday 10:00-12:00:
June 11-June 15: TVES $75
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KidzArt Out of This
World Summer Camp
Join KidzArt as we launch into an exciting galaxy of drawings
and projects. Voyage to realms both real and imagined and fantasies take flight
with this space-themed day camp. Design your own planet as you experiment with
sculpture, painting, and projects to thrill any out space explorer. Be ready
for an art odyssey that Out of This World. Please send students with water
bottle, peanut-free snack, and art appropriate clothing. Friday at 11:45am we
will hold an art show for students to exhibit their projects from the week.
Grades 1-6
Instructor: Certified KidzArt Instructor
Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00:
June 11-June 15: TVES $175
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Musical Theater
Actors
will learn improvisational games and musical theater pieces to be performed in
a showcase at the end of the week.
Grades
1-6
Instructor:
Jodi Darling
Monday-Friday 12:30-2:00:
June 18-June 22: TVES $50
Monday-Friday 12:30-2:00:
June 25-June 29: TVES $50
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Rockwall Fun & Games
Beginning climbers will
learn to boulder climb across the wall in a familiar and safe environment.
Experienced climbers will practice their skills and will complete challenges
and play games on the wall. We will also take breaks from the wall and play fun
games and activities in the air-conditioned MPR!
Grades K-6
Instructor: Miranda Soeder
Monday-Friday 11:00-1:00: June 4-June 8: ACES $50
Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30: June 25-June 29: ACES $50
Instructor: Edward Dooley
Tuesday-Friday 12:15-1:15:
May 29-June 1: ACES $30
Monday-Thursday
12:15-1:15: June 11-June 14: ACES $30
Monday-Thursday
12:15-1:15: June 18-June 21: ACES $30
Tuesday-Friday 9:15-10:15:
May 29-June 1: TVES $30
Monday-Thursday
9:15-10:15: June 11-June 14: TVES $30
Monday-Thursday
9:15-10:15: June 18-June 21: TVES $30
Monday-Thursday 11:00-12:00:
June 25-June 28: TVES $30
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Soccer Skills Camp
Join our awesome soccer club to learn new skills, tricks, and moves or just to practice the ones you already know! Bring a soccer ball and shin guards if you have them; but join us even if you don’t! Game time!
Grades 1-6
Instructor Edward Dooley
Tuesday-Friday
11:00-12:00: May 29-June 1: ACES $30
Monday-Thursday
9:45-10:45: June 4-June 7: ACES $30
Monday-Thursday
11:00-12:00: June 11-June 14: ACES $30
Monday-Thursday
11:00-12:00: June 18-June 21: ACES $30
Monday-Thursday 8:00-9:00:
June 25-June 28: ACES $30
Tuesday-Friday 8:00-9:00:
May 29-June 1: TVES $30
Monday-Thursday 8:00-9:00:
June 4-June7: TVES $30
Monday-Thursday 8:00-9:00:
June 11-June 14: TVES $30
Monday-Thursday 8:00-9:00:
June 18-June 21: TVES $30
Monday-Thursday
9:45-10:45: June 25-June 28: TVES $30
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Summer Crafts for Kids
Summer arts and crafts are
great for kids of all ages and skill levels! Students will choose their own
materials and work at their own pace, while they are encouraged to use
self-expression, and to be independent, confident artists.
Grades K-6
Instructor: Miranda Soeder
Monday-Friday 9:30-10:30:
June 4-June 8: ACES $50
Monday-Friday 12:00-1:00:
June 25-June 29: ACES $50
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Jump Rope Camp
Jumpers will learn how to
jump single rope, shared rope, long rope, wheel, traveler, egg-beater, and
double Dutch. A licorice rope is included with the cost of the camp.
Instructors are members of the Tucson Twist-its jump rope team. Come jump with
us! Please wear tennis shoes and work out clothing.
Grades K-8
Instructor: Lauren Klipp
Monday-Thursday
12:00-2:00: June 4-June 7: EGJH $70
Monday-Thursday
12:00-2:00: June 11-June 14: EGJH $70
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