Ahwatukee Foothills News: Kids Camp - 2017

Kids Camp

Summer camps at Kyrene schools offer fun and learning

Kyrene School District will be offering a variety of summer camps in Ahwatukee, promising a fun and education environment for every child.

From a new sports camp to traditional favorites such as the Summer Community Theatre, the district’s offerings have enough variety for even the pickiest kid.

But while registration only began two weeks ago, at least one program is already full. The dual language program for kids 3 to 5 years old at Norte is already booked up, the district’s website said.

Centennial Middle School in Ahwatukee is hosting an all-day sports camp for third to sixth-grade students. The camp gives boys and girls who

Students can earn credits in Tempe Union summer programs

AFN News Staff

Forget the lazy hazy crazy days of summer at Tempe Union High School District’s summer program.

District officials don’t run a camp but rather a chance for students in ninth through 12th grades to catch up on missed credits or earn credits to advance toward graduation.

“It’s not really a camp,” said district spokeswoman Jill Hanks. “It’s our Summer Education Academy - so actual classes for credit. Students typically attend to get ahead, explore subjects they might be interested in, or recover credits.

“Students from all seven high schools and some from outside the district enroll,” she added. “Nearly 4,000 students enrolled last summer.”

The location rotates each year and this summer the program is at Marcos de Niza High School. Transportation is available from each of our high schools for $35 per session.

Information: az01901094.schoolwires.net/Page/590.

Music Makers Workshops fill the summer with tuneful lessons

Music Maker Workshops of Ahwatukee provides a different kind of summer educational experience for kids of all ages.

From preschool programs that let children’s imaginations soar while they learn about the world to rock band classes that even adults can join in the jamming, Music Makers Workshops on the corner of 32nd Street and Chandler

Boulevard, Ahwatukee, has something for just about everyone this summer.

Here are some offerings. For more information: 480-706-1224 or register at musicmakerworkshops.com

Kindermusik Around the World provides four mornings of crafts, snacks, stories, games, and instrumentation.

Family and friends join a celebration for the last 30 minutes on the last day of camp.

Taught by Kim Steedman and Shelley

Yakubow, certified Kindermusik educators.

Ages: 3-6

Weeks Offered: May 30-June 2.

Cost: $99 per week before May 1, $125 afterward. Covers snacks and materials.

Morning Music Academy allows kids to design their own camp by selecting three classes in drums, guitar, piano, voice, violin or arts and crafts.

Classes are formed according to age and ability levels.

at Cactus Jacks for an end-of-summer concert.

Ages: 9-16 Years, 16+;

When: Weekly practice scheduled according to band availability

Tuition: $100.

Call to schedule an audition at 480706-1224

Summer boot camp daily lessons are available for piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, banjo and ukulele for all ages and experience levels.

Milano’s Music is a sponsor of this camp and will provide every child wanting to learn violin with an instrument to borrow for camp classes. Multiple weeks are beneficial for campers but not required.

There is a different camp theme each week and campers build on their previous knowledge. Sessions are 9 a.m. to noon Monday thru Thursday.

Ages: 5-12.

Weeks: Check school schedule online.

Cost: $140 per week before May 1, $160 after.

Summer Art Camp is taught by professional artist Barbara Schoepf. Students draw and paint while learning the basic elements of art.

Camp projects will vary each week and may include drawing, printmaking, painting, collage and paper mache.

Kids attending Morning Music Academy can stay at the studio all day.

Ages: 5-14.

Weeks: Check school schedule.

Cost: $140 per week before May 1, $160 after.

Rock Band for Summer classes provide an opportunity for musicians to jam with others. Bands have a teacher/mentor for each weekly practice and have the opportunity to play

Boot camp lessons are customized for each student and include daily assignments, theory, ear-training, fluency and learning practice techniques. The time can be customized to whatever is relevant for a student, be it audition prep, music theory immersion, jump start or trying a new instrument.

God’s Garden Preschool camp is open to

God’s Garden Preschool and Child Development Center is opening its summer camp programs to any child 2 ½ to 8 years old, regardless of whether they are enrolled during the regular school year.

School director Michelle Rhodes cited several reasons why parents should consider God’s Garden, located at 1401 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee.

“As an outreach of Horizon Presbyterian Church, God’s Garden is dedicated to providing a positive and supportive Christian learning environment which nurtures spiritual, physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth through a child-centered, discovery-based curriculum,” she said.

The camp is themed weekly and runs June and July, Monday-Thursday.

Themes range from “everything cold” to dinosaurs to “summer at sea” to science and “messy art.”

Cost is $90 a week with “stay and play” costing an additional $16 weekly Information: 480-460-0081 or godsgarden@horizonchurch.com.

Voted One of the Best Preschools

Camps are Monday - Thursday from 8:45am - 11:45am with an option for Stay and Play until 1:45pm

June 5-8: Spend Your Summer At Sea

June 12-15: Discover Science and Messy Art

June 19-22: Sports

June 26-29: Explore All Things Dinosaurs and Archaeology

July 3-6: NO CAMP – 4th of July Week

July 10-13: Everything Cold

Registration is due in advance weekly. No walk-ins accepted.

480-460-0081 • www.godsgarden.com 1401 East Liberty Lane, Phoenix 85048

2017 Elementar y Summer Camp Regis tration is Now Open!

To Register Online, Visit Our Website www.KeystoneMontessori.com and Click on Elementary Summer Camp

Offering Four Weekly Classes June 5 – 30*

Kyrene Summer Academy offers endless opportunities to sharpen skills and explore new interests.

Classes such as Fishing, Morning Minecraft, Ceramics, Guitar, Digital Science and LEGO Code to Move teach kids to create, design and collaborate in a safe and fun classroom setting. Students can choose from a variety of subjects that will introduce them to new concepts and challenge them all summer long.

Summer Academy Schedule

Milenio, Brisas and Aprende

Session I: June 5-29; Session II: July 5-7 and July 10-20

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday

Traditional, specialty camps await kids at Ahwatukee Foothills

Children ages 5 to 12 can find a variety of activities at the summer camps conducted by the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA. They include the popular traditional camp but also specialty camps that focus on crafts, 3D printing and Harry Potter. Valleywide, other YMCA branches offer still more specialty camps. Information and registration are at valleyymca.org. The traditional camp costs $170 a week for members, $210 for nonmembers.

At the Ahwatukee Y’s traditional summer camp, children can discover the world through hands-on activities under the supervision of “a qualified and caring staff,” according to the YMCA’s website. Children develop social skills, make new friends and learn to express their independence. Each week offers a fun and creative theme that is woven into activities throughout the week. Activities include arts and crafts, experiential projects, field trips, games, sports, songs, skits and recreational swimming.

Themes for each week include

“Captain Y & the Superheroes,” “Giants, Wizards, & Elves,” “Sam I Am, Green Eggs & Ham,” “Go for Gold! (& Silver & Bronze),” “It’s A Thingamajig,” “From Sea to Shining Sea,” “Once Upon a Y,” “Clue– A Detective Adventure,” “Super Silly & Super Slimy!” and “Treasure Island.”

The specialty camps mix traditional favorites with activities focused on particular subjects.

“These camps are designed to allow your child to achieve more and develop new skills in a fun and upbeat environment, all under the supervision of caring staff,” the Y said. Cost is $235 for members and $275 for nonmembers, and all three are for kids in second through sixth grade.

At the Ahwatukee Y, specialty camps include one on 3D printing and technology scheduled July 10-14.

That camp examines one of the hottest new technologies, merging art and science together. In this innovative camp, children will learn to design and 3D print, while also learning the science behind it.

The Extreme Sports specialty camp,

scheduled June 19-23, features activities such as laser tag and trampoline adventures. Field trips will require parental waivers.

The Harry Potter camp July 245-28 takes children to the world of Muggles and wizardry with special activities.

SUMMER MUSIC & ART CAMPS AT MUSIC MAKER WORKSHOPS

Kick out of Karate Kamp

Mountainside Martial Arts Center founder-owner Rick Savagian has a suggestion for parents looking for summer enrichment for their kids.

Why not introduce them to a sport that aids physical fitness and teaches some self-defense?

His 27th annual Karate Kamp is structured for kids as young as 5.

Diane Sarnataro, a second-degree black belt who specialized in children as a onetime physical therapist, teaches with the help of three or four assistants.

“The curriculum is teaching basic fundamentals of traditional martial arts and motor skill development,” Savagian said. “We are very big on that philosophy. We allow a max of 15 students per class. This keeps the quality of our teachings principles intact.”

“We also use constant bio-feedback in teaching the skill set,” he added. “The parents who observe the program will a see tremendous improvement in their children’s mannerisms and confidence.”

Sessions run June 5-15 and July 1020 and are broken into three age groups: 5-7 years old; 8-12 years; and tends and adults. The $99 fee includes a uniform and white belt.

The center, 3173 E. Chandler Blvd., can be reached at 480-759-4540.

love sports a chance to work on their skills and join a team. Each week will be devoted to a different sport and include a sports-theme field trip. The district calls that camp a way for kids to “stay active and learn how to be great teammates.

The Early Learning Center at Milenio Elementary gives incoming kindergartners and kids 3 to 5 years old a full day of activities with weekly themes. Children will participate in water days, pancake breakfasts, learn about favorite story-time characters – all aimed at developing a love of learning. Families can register by the week with multiple partial day options available. There will be special guest weekly.

Colina and Milenio are hosting Kyrene Kids Club Summer that differs from the club format during the school year.

Staff-led themes allow students to rotate hourly to different classrooms, giving them the freedom and flexibility to build their day around their interests. Rooms include construction, art, dramatic play, active games, science, cooking and performing arts. There also

is a game room.

Students also experience weekly onsite events and fields.

For students who want to travel to Chandler, Aprende Middle School is hosting Kyrene Adventure Tours for third-sixth-grade students.

Each week, students will take part in daily on-site events and field trips. While Mondays offer on-site activities such as Minute to Win It challenges, obstacle courses, computer lab projects and other programs, Tuesdays through Fridays features field trips to a variety of kidfocused places throughout the Valley.

Centennial also is hosting the Kyrene Summer Community Theatre. This year students will present “Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” with fourth-eighth graders eligible to join. Auditions are scheduled for April 22 at Akimel A-al,

Culminating with performances June 27 and 28, the program gives students a chance to hone their acting skills and learn technical aspects of the stage. Students will work with a voice coach, learn choreography and how to apply stage make up, study costume design and and discover other aspects of the theater.

For information on pricing schedules and registration: Kyrene.org.

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