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Madison has been dedicated to the sport of gymnastics since she was 6 1/2 years old. Madison is an active 13 year old who never wants to

sit down, she is always tumbling around the house. She loves swimming, bike riding and outdoor trampoline jumping. She excels with anything she puts her mind to. Madison is currently in seventh grade and has been on the honor roll for her last two quarters. Madison is diligent, compassionate and responsible when it comes to gymnastics, school work and family! She is a wonderful and sweet 13 year old girl who loves life!

Q. How does it feel to be the Level 6 Champion of 2014? A. For me to be a level 6 champion is just unbelievable! All of my hard work has paid off, standing on top of the podium looking off into the distance at all of the parents, teammates and competitors, amazing!

Q. What did you compete in? A. For all of my years in the gym, I have always competed in every event: bars, beam, floor, vault and AA.

Q. How are you liking Xtreme Gym, what do you enjoy the most? A. For all of the years I have been at Xtreme, I love it! Somedays you don’t want to go to the gym but as soon as you walk through the door you feel like you don’t want to walk back out because everyone just makes you feel so much better. I enjoy the coaches, my teammates and all of the equipment the most.

Q. What else do you enjoy besides gymnastics? A. Besides gymnastics, I enjoy school, shopping and spending time with my family.

Q. What plans do you have in the future with your gymnastics? A. In the future I hope to get a scholarship to UCLA or somewhere in CA. I hope to keep excelling in this sport and to bring happiness to my teammates when they are sad. Z

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Beyond being a talented performer and scholar, Kayla is also an active part of the

community.

Q. It sounds like you love to perform, tell us about your last role.A. My last role was at Valley Youth Theatre and I was Piglet in “A Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail.” It was my first main stage role and I loved spending time with the cast. It was so much

fun to also meet the audience after each show and hear how much they loved it. I have wanted to be in a Valley Youth Theatre production since I was three years old so it was a dream come true for me.

Q. You are also a gifted student and part of the REACH program, what does that involve?A. As a part of REACH, I get to do higher level work that is more challenging for me. My classmates and I always love to do group work where we get to help each other solve a complicated math problem or even do a science experiment.

Kayla is a second grader at Madison Heights Elementary.

Ava loves to sing and dance for her family. She has some great goals too!

Q. You are quite the performer, tell us who you usually sing and dance for? A. I love to sing and dance for my parents and my grandparents. My mommy and I like to make up dance routines to fun music.

Q. What else do you like to do for fun? A. I love to listen to music, dance, play baseball with my daddy, board games, play on the iPad, go hiking and eat at fun restaurants.

Q. What do you want to be when you grow up? A. I would like to be a pediatrician or veterinarian.

Q. What made you want to help children? A. I want to help them feel better and make them laugh.

Q. What is your favorite thing about Christ Church School? A. I love all of my nice teachers and friends.

Ava is a kindergartner at Christ Church School.

Paul Cassidy is an excellent student and along with his

commitment to TaeKwonDo, he spends a great deal of time in his other passion of acting.

I have been doing TaeKwonDo for three years at JSK TaeKwonDo dojang (school). After 11 previous belt advancements, I will be receiving my first

degree black belt in April. For my advancement, I have to do ten different patterns (a combination of moves), break 10 wooden boards, and also take a written test. I also have to memorize the five tenets of TaeKwonDo, which are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. I like TaeKwonDo because it’s a lot of hard work, but it’s really fun and really rewarding.

Paul is an eighth grader at St. Francis Xavier School.

With the motto, “Defend, Rebound, and Run,” the Phoenix Country Day School Varsity Boys’ Basketball team, ranked

second in Division Four, has reached new heights this season. Three-year starter Andrew Ekmark comments, “Our team has really grown up. We’ve been working harder than we’ve ever worked before, and that’s what will help us win the state championship this year.” Andrew, a junior at PCDS and a captain of the team, leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists. Both he and his teammate Nihaal Reddy have reached the 1,000-point mark, a coveted and impressive goal for any basketball player. Andrew looks forward to continuing his thriving basketball career in

college and has already been contacted by many prestigious colleges, including Columbia

University, Princeton University, and Davidson College. Capturing the spirit of his teammates, Andrew comments, “It’s been a great season because we push each other every day to be the best players that we can be. We’ve reached a lot of our goals, and I’m proud of our accomplishments. But I know that we can do better.”

Andrew is a junior at Phoenix Country Day School.

There are so many great students at Camelback Desert School that we couldn’t highlight just one!

SPEnCER SHnIDERMAnQ. We heard you love being outside, what are your favorite things to do outdoors? A. Outside, I like to find cool bugs, snakes, spiders, and moths! I also enjoy tee-ball and long bike rides with my family.

Q. What do you enjoy most about school? A. At school I really like computers, bringing home the Mystery Bag, using my umbrella on rainy days, and playing with Porter, Maddie, Finley, and Dylan.

MADElEInE BEllQ. You are very active, what are your favorite activities right now?A. I like bike riding with my daddy and I like hockey races with Coach JJ.

Q. How long have you been in Gymnastics?A. I have been in gymnastics for two years but now I take trampolining classes.

Q. What would you like to be when you grow up?A. I want to be like coach JJ and teach PE.

Madeleine and Spencer are both in PreK at Camelback Desert School.

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Since the age of four, Charlie has overcome many obstacles, including his diagnosed autism. Today at age 17, he continues to need support for reading and

staying focused.

Charlie’s parents knew that the traditional school setting might not be the right fit for recognizing and building on Charlie’s strengths. As they were looking for another option last summer, they discovered Brightmont Academy, a school that specializes in one-to-one instruction. After talking with the campus director, it seemed like a good fit for Charlie, and he enrolled in August 2014.

Charlie, who is an incredibly social student, takes his core classes at Brightmont Academy, and then he participates in electives like

ceramics, P.E., world history and theology at Bourgade Catholic High School. He is also a passionate tennis player and plays for the tennis team at Bourgade. Brightmont Academy provides him with the flexibility he enjoys to train for tennis during the week while also ensuring that he stays on track with his academics.

“Charlie is doing incredibly well with the one-to-one instruction model at Brightmont Academy,” said Susie, Charlie’s mother. “He has always been a happy boy, but he is thriving at Brightmont Academy. He has made new friends, he really enjoys his teachers and he can focus on schoolwork without getting distracted.”

Charlie is 17 and attends Brightmont Academy, Deer Valley Campus.

A lexa Sypel has really enjoyed learning Spanish

this year, read about what other activities she is up to.

Q. How old are you and what language are you learning?A. I’m five and in Kindergarten. Maestra Laura is teaching us to speak Spanish.

Q. What is your favorite part about school?

A. I love when we get taught in Spanish so I can learn new words.

Q. I know you come to some after school activities, can you tell me about those?A. After school is so much fun! I love the arts and crafts we do. Plus, I take gymnastics class which is really really fun.

Q. Do you have any ideas of what you want to be when you’re older?A. Oh yeah, I want to be a doctor.

Alexa is a kindergartener at International School of Arizona.

Tristan is a natural born leader and would never leave anyone

behind. He hopes to play professional soccer one day!

Q. Tell us about your soccer team, are they any good?A. My soccer team is the SC Del Sol which means, soccer club of the sun. SC Del Sol is a very talented club. They have coaches that are brilliant and have

experience being a player at one point; they then bring their talents as coaches to us as young players. My team is the Anderson 02 Boys. This is because my coaches name is Thomas Anderson; he has amazing talents of coaching. The 02 Boys is because I was born in 2002. The Anderson 02 boys team has a lot of talented kids that have the gift of potential that not many people possess. We are in division two. We work extremely hard each and every practice to be the best team! SC DEL SOL!!!!

Tristan is a seventh grader at Freedom Academy.

tennis Player, charlie, Succeeds at brightmont academy

Jordan Clark, sixth grader at Tesseract School, recently performed in “The Nutcracker Ballet,” an Arizona School of Classical Ballet production.

Q. How long have you participated in the ballet?A. I have participated in ballet since I was nine years old, however, I’ve danced my entire life.

Q. What is your favorite part/role about the ballet?A. My favorite part about ballet is performing. There is no feeling that is as blissful as performing. My favorite role that I’ve played is Marie, a character in “The Nutcracker.” Playing a main role like that is very exciting.

Q. Besides “The nutcracker,” what other performances have you participated in?A. My ballet school hosts a spring performance, “The Story Time.” I have been in that performance two times, going on three.

Q. Do you feel the ballet has prepared you as a student? Why?A. Ballet has taught me discipline, which can be helpful during classes at school. Discipline also helps me to be a self-starter in my classes.

Jordan is a sixth grader at Tesseract School.

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Faith volunteers at Scottsdale Health Care and plays varsity basketball. She

hopes to attend a historically black college in the fall.

Q. You play varsity basketball, how much time do you need to dedicate to that? A. As a fourth year varsity player, I have practice every day including Saturday. The team practices are 1 ½ - 2 hours, including daily devotions from the Bible.

Q. You volunteer also? Where and what do you do? A. Yes, I have to volunteer as a mandatory part of my responsibility as a student at Scottsdale Christian Academy. To fulfill this requirement, I volunteer at my church, Scottsdale Bible Church. On a personal level, I love volunteering at Scottsdale Healthcare. They have a wonderful student program that allowed me to work at the Osborne facility for eight weeks in various departments during the months of July and August.

Faith is a senior at Scottsdale Christian Academy.

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Although she excels academically, Emily receives her greatest joy from the arts. She loves drawing, creative writing, singing, tap dancing, and acting.

Read what plans she has for her very bright future.

Q. You are really into acting, what plays have you been in so far?A. When I arrived at James Madison last year, I had a magical time dancing in both the play, “Sense and Sensibility” and the musical, “Ragtime.” This year, I enjoyed the role of the frustrated musical director, Lorraine Miller, in the play, “Waiting for Guffman.”

Currently, I am playing the boss’s secretary, Miss Jones, in the All School Musical: “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

Q. What else do you enjoy besides acting?A. I have always loved tap dancing and singing. I also enjoy improv, drawing, and creative writing -- anything that requires imagination.

Q. You were recently selected to be a member of the JMPS liberty Singers, tell us about that.A. The JMPS Liberty Singers are a select group of 13 members who all love to sing! We come to school an hour early on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to rehearse, in addition to two-and-a-half hour Saturday rehearsals every other week, all with our wonderful director, Mrs. Julie Templeton.

Emily is a junior at James Madison Preparatory School.

Xavier College Preparatory tennis coach

Laurie Martin has been named Tennis Industry’s “Champions of Tennis 2014 - High School Coach of the Year.” In addition to leading Xavier’s varsity team to three consecutive Division I state championship titles, she coaches nearly 60 students on Xavier’s freshwomen team. In the fall, Coach Martin was named to the United States Tennis Association’s “No-Cut Coach All-Star Team” for her commitment to welcoming all interested Xavier students to join their school’s tennis team.

Photo: Coach laurie Martin (holding the trophy) and Xavier’s Division I state championship tennis team.

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robotics club encourages Problem Solving and teamwork


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Nikhil has already made a big impact on the world. From volunteering, to studying and now raising awareness for neurological diseases,

read more about what he has planned next.

Q. How did you get interested in neuroscience?A. In middle school, I needed volunteer hours for National Junior Honor Society so I decided to volunteer at a local senior center called Solterra Senior Living (Memory and Alzheimer’s Care). There, I worked with and helped residents who were affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. After seeing them struggle, I decided to try and learn on my own about how this disease worked.

Q. Why did you start a Researching for the Cure Club at Horizon Honors?A. My goal in starting the Researching for the Cure Club at Horizon Honors was to do two things. First, I wanted to raise awareness and educate our community about diseases that affect millions worldwide such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Also, I wanted to raise money and donate that money to organizations that fund labs doing research for diseases like Alzheimer’s.

nikhil is a ninth grader Horizon Honors.

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imagine West Gilbert’s robotics program is a place to assist students in understanding the engineering process as well as to help students problem solve and work together to accomplish a common goal.

Q. Why did you want to be a part of the robotics club?Albert: I wanted to be a part of the robotics club because I find it very interesting and I love computers.Junie: I like being part of the club because it is fun and it is the way of the future.

Q. How did you make the robot?Connor: We ordered a kit and worked as a team to build it.

Q. What is your favorite thing about your robot?Michael: My favorite thing is that I got to build it because it entails the thought process that I use at home to build robots.Caleb: Teamwork and having minds think alike while having fun.

Q. Tell me about the club.Garrick:The robotics club is fun and educational. We get to know more about each other while we work on programming the robot

Michael G., Connor W., Junie Z., Albert R., Garrick M., Caleb l. all participate in Imagine Middle School’s STEM Program.

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Phoebe is an awesome kid and sets a good example to her peers. She gets good grades and wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

She is always helpful to other members and staff. She happily participates in all areas and programs on a daily basis.

Q. How long have you been attending Boys & Girls Club?A. I have been coming to the Tolleson Boys & Girls Club for five years. I first started coming when I was six years old. I come here every day because my

parents have to work, but that’s not the only reason I come to the club. I like to talk with my friends, help the staff, and participate in clubs like Torch Club, Better to Give, and Art Club.

Q. We heard that you were Kid of the Year last year, how did you feel about that?A. I enjoyed it and I was proud of myself, but I was also nervous to get in front of other people on stage. My parents and teachers were the main reason I was Kid of the Year. My parents raised me to be a very respectful and responsible kid and my teachers pushed me toward the goal that I was trying to achieve.

Phoebe is 11 years old.

Nathan is an intelligent, kind, loving, generous, and respectful kid. He loves to read and is always searching for answers. He is looking

forward to his new baby sister who will be arriving soon!

Q. We heard you are a great reader and really enjoy reading, what books are your favorites?A. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Ripley’s Believe it or not, My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, Yellow Submarine... I love the stories in my Action Bible...There are so many!

Q. What other things do you enjoy besides reading? A. Sports, music, board games like Monopoly.

Q. You are taking guitar lessons, what is your favorite type of music? A. Everything! Hard rock like System of a Down, classic rock like the Beatles, Pop, Christian rock and Veggietales... Oh yes and songs from the show Phineas and Ferb.

nathan is a first grader at Discover U.

nathan loves reading and Playing Guitar

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ian is in the first grade at the Buckeye Odyssey Preparatory Academy in Mrs. Holtz’s class. He works well with others and enjoys coming to school. Since starting at Odyssey,

both his kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Delph, and his current teacher, Mrs. Holtz, have helped Ian with his dysgraphia, difficulty to use fine motor skills. Ian plays hand games and uses finger grips to help correct this issue, but his teachers have always helped encourage him and let him know what a good job he is doing. He needs this support and they have done a wonderful job helping him succeed.

Q. Tell us about your family.A. I have three brothers and two sisters. Brooke and Jared

are in high school, Lauren and Kade go to school in Surprise, and Tyson and I go to Odyssey with my mom.

Q. What do you enjoy doing with your family? A. I love to play dodgeball, that’s my favorite family game and going to the park. At the park we play fetch with our dog and we ride bikes or play ultimate frisbee or whiffle ball. I also like going to the movies.

Q. What sports do you play? A. I like to play soccer and baseball but baseball is my favorite.

Ian is a first grader at Odyssey Preparatory Academy.

Abigail always wants to succeed in academics. She continuously strives to better herself and goes the extra mile to earn good grades.

This is her first year at St. John Vianney and it seems she never missed a beat, her transition has been amazing.

Q. This is your first year at St. John Vianney, how are you liking it so far and why?A. I love SJV because all the teachers are so friendly, they have a really good education system, and all the kids are friendly. I like it because I get to learn more about God, Jesus, and Mary, it helps me to be a better person.

Q. What other hobbies do you enjoy?A. I’m excited to try sewing classes, because I got a sewing machine for Christmas. I love to read, my favorite series is the Hunger Games, I will be reading the Mocking Jay pretty soon. I really enjoy taking care of my dogs, Rocco and Cocco. I always take Cocco on walks. I also like to sketch and design clothes, shoes, and jewelry.

Abigail is a fourth grader at St. John Vianney.

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Congratulations to our eighth graders Isabel

Gomez, Matthew Scheller, Jr., and Christy Tran who placed in Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest in the Tolleson Post. The essay was entitled “Why I

appreciate America’s Veterans.” Great

job Wildcats!

Q. How did you feel when you learned

you placed in the VFW Patriot’s Pen

Essay Contest?Isabel: I was very surprised. I know that

many people feel strongly about our

veterans, so I was surprised that I won.

Matthew: I felt good knowing that I

was representing my school as well

as myself. Last year, I received third in

the state level which was a nice honor.

What was more amazing than receiving

the award, was seeing so many of

our veterans that support youth at the

awards banquets. They are amazing

men and women that I have much

respect for.

Christy: I was very surprised and

happy when I learned I received

second place.

Q. What made you want to enter

the contest?Isabel: My grandfather was a Vietnam

and Korean War veteran.

Matthew: Our teacher, Mrs. Webb,

has the middle school do the Patriot’s

Pen Contest as a writing assignment

every year.

Christy: Mrs. Webb encouraged me to

enter the contest.

Q. What other things do you enjoy

besides writing?Isabel: I also enjoy swimming. I am a

competitive swimmer with the West

Side Silverfins.

Matthew: I enjoy science and the math

areas. I am looking forward to high

school when I have the chance to really

explore all subjects more in-depth.

Christy: Other things that I do besides

writing is drawing.

Q. Any plans for the future?

Isabel: I am not sure yet but I know that

I would like to find a career that will

allow me to help others.

Matthew: I hope to attend Brophy

College Preparatory in August.

Christy: When I grow up I want to

be a doctor.

We also want to congratulate the STA

middle school teachers who received

the Xavier College Preparatory Golden

Gator Award - Mrs. Gigette Webb who

teaches middle school religion and

seventh and eighth grade English, and

Mrs. Kathleen Murphy who teaches

sixth-eighth grade science and seventh

grade Social Studies. These teachers

were honored by their former students.

In addition to this, Mrs. Gigette

Webb won second place awards in

the Veterans of Foreign Wars National

Citizenship Education Teacher Award.

Mrs. Kathleen Murphy won the

Arizona Cardinals MVP in the

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honorS GiVen to isabel, matthew & christy at Saint Thomas Aquinas

Isabel, Matthew and Christy are eighth graders at St. Thomas Aquinas.

1st Place- Isabel Gomez, 2nd Place – Matthew

Scheller, Jr., 3rd Place – Christy Tran


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Antibiotics: Used in the animal industry to fatten up livestock! We are also prescribed antibiotics. We also get lots of exposure through all forms of non-organic dairy and meat products that we eat.

Growth Hormones and Beta-Agonists: In meat and dairy products to fatten up livestock and is in allergy medications like Advair.

Endocrine Disruptors: Like fire retardants (ie - carpet, furniture, beds), plastics, MANY foods, pesticides, receipt paper, our water supply, personal care products, toys and more are known to completely throw off our hormones!

Artificial Sweeteners: Used in low calorie diet foods actually stimulate your appetite and your fat storage process.Weight loss and belly fat reduction really isn’t that difficult to achieve if you know what to address and what you are doing. The problem is that most of what we hear, see and learn is from large corporations that profit very well from us through the choices that we make, that are causing us to be overweight, making them even more money.

To lose weight and keep it off you need to work on a functional wellness approach where you are addressing both the symptoms and the causative factors. Otherwise you will only waste your time, money and energy on what I like to refer as the “dreaded treadmill” effect in which you are doing everything in your power yet you are going nowhere fast. To achieve amazing, long term results you need to work with a holistic health care provider/coach that focuses on addressing all these underlying issues through a functional wellness approach. Z

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We primarily work with rescued, rehabilitated, surrendered pets, or confiscated animals from Arizona and across the United States. However, we also run an endangered crocodile breeding program, have ongoing research projects, and collaborate with organizations across the world.

PHS conducts school presentations and field trips of our sanctuary year-round, but in the summertime, we focus on our Reptile Encounters Summer Camp.

Camp at PHS is not a typical summer camp. Each day campers study a different group of reptiles, through observations, interactions, and research. It is a unique and memorable way to spend a week of their summer that even helps prepare them for the upcoming school year.

Even though it is a science-based camp, we cover all aspects of STEAM: Science,

Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math. Our summer camps are from 9:00 am–3:00 pm Monday–Friday, cost $275 per camper per session, and are organized by age. We are offering multiple sessions of 8 year old camp, Junior Camp (9-11 year olds), and Advanced Camp (12-14 year olds).

Campers participate in hands-on activities with the tortoises to learn about their habitats and diet as well as research projects with various reptiles such as weighing/measuring predictions and calculations.

To learn more about the Reptile Encounters 2015 Summer Camp, please email the PHS Education Director (Crystie Baker) at [email protected] or call 480.513.4377 ext. 3. Registration will begin soon; you don’t want to miss this opportunity! Z

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KADEnQ. What is your favorite thing to do? Why?A. Soccer! I have been playing for four years. I play with the Inferno Soccer Club.

Q. What is the best thing about playing soccer with your Inferno team?A. It is really fun and I like defending because I am good at it.

Q. What school do you go to and what do you like best about it?A. I go to Desert Shadows Elementary School. It is a really good school and I get to learn.

Q. What is your favorite subject in school? Why?A. Math because I am very smart in it.

Q. What do you like doing in your free time?A. I like reading. It’s fun getting into the story. I am reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate. They are my favorite books!

Q. What do you like doing with your sister?A. Playing on the trampoline and playing video games with each other.

KYRSTEnQ. What is your favorite thing to do? Why?A. Dance at Benders Dance Studio because it is fun to do, and I get to stretch and learn new things.

Q. What classes do you take at Benders?A. Tumbling and Jazz.

Q. What is the best thing about going to Desert Shadows Elementary School?A. The nice teachers.

Q. What is your favorite subject in school? Why?A. Art, because it’s fun and it helps me be creative.

Q. What do you like doing in your free time?A. Practicing walkovers, backbends, aerials, splits, round offs and stretching!

Q. What do you like doing with your brother?A. Playing with stuffed animals, watching Netflix, playing X-Box and playing on the trampoline. Z

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FliP dunk SPortS GoinG bananaS Summer camPNot only are we the BEST trampoline park in town, but we also offer a one-of-a-kind camp experience for ages 3-up. Whether you choose our “Wiggles and Giggles” camp for 3-5 year olds or our “Going Bananas” camp for 5-up your kids will enjoy a wide selection of activities. They will include arts and crafts, open jumping, relay races, gymnastics, scooter races, snacks, and a chance to meet the Phoenix Sun’s Gorilla. Half day or full day options available. More information offered at flipdunksports.com WHERE: 1515 E. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85014 WHEn: May-August, beginning May 18th, Monday-Friday TYPE AnD AGES: Day Camp, Ages 3-13 COnTACT: Lori Price, 602-277-0067

St. JoSePh’S youth camP (northern arizona) This overnight camp offers lots of activities: Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Arts & Crafts, Mountain Biking, Archery, Hiking and includes Lodging, Food, R/T Transportation from Tempe, Camp T-Shirt, DVD of their activities and more! $548 for ages 8-15 to enjoy 6 days and

6 nights of camping fun! DON’T MISS THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL for Ages 8-15: Register Early and SAVE $50 ! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL IS: $498.WHERE: Mormon Lake, AZ. 86038 (23 miles SE of Flagstaff)WHEn: June 28 for ages 13-15, and July 5 for ages 8-12. More sessions available on website: www.SJYCAZ.com. Also, Teens ages: 15-17 can train to be a Camp Counselor June 21-27. Training Fee is $198. Training includes CPR, AED, Call to protect, Team Building/Leadership activities, all training materials and more! Space is limited in all sessions. TYPE & AGES: Overnight. Ages 8-17.COnTACT: Register Today at: www.SJYCAZ.com or contact us at: [email protected] or (480) 449-0848.

az on the rockSAZ on the Rocks Summer Camp will keep your kids active, cool and having a rockin’ good time! Campers will spend time defying gravity on our climbing walls, playing related team building games and activities, doing yoga, martial arts and much more. Lunch is provided fresh every day from Pita Jungle. Half and full day options are available. Campers must be between the ages of 6-12 years. WHERE: 16447 N. 91st Street, #105 Scottsdale, AZ 85260WHEn: March 9-13 (Spring) June 1-July 31 (Summer)TYPE AnD AGES: Day. 6-12 years old.COnTACT: Stephanie Mills, [email protected]

imaGine that Summer camP Celebrating 36 years of fun! Over 30+ specialty camps for 3-11 year olds offered: Mission: Planet Earth, Girls Just Want to Have Fun!, American Girl, Fine Arts, Yg Mad Scientist, Kids’ Concoctions, Campus News Paper, Indoor Sports, Challenges, Mission Impossible, Minute to Win It!, Shark Tank, Gymnastics, Showtime , MSBus Dinosaurs and Desert, Monsters in Training, Yg, Investigators, Things That Go, Great Am. Artists, Mixtures, Princesses, Kitchen

Tales, Structures, plus preschool theme based camps for 3 & 4 year olds. 3 week sessions M-TH, 9-12 $270.00 or 9-3 $488.00WHERE: 4455 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise ValleyWHEn: Two Three-week sessions: June 1-June 18 & June 22-July 9TYPE & AGES: Day Camp. Ages 3-11.COnTACT: (480) 570-5234., [email protected], imaginethatsummercamp.com

hubbard SPortS camPHubbard Sports Camp is a fun filled, friendship building and active way to enjoy the summer! A camper’s week includes instruction in soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, archery and many field sports. Campers build character, self-esteem, and confidence through daily activities geared towards learning and fun with a low camper/counselor ratio. We are so proud of our caring team with more than 80% of our Directors, coaches and counselors returning year after year.

WHERE: Four Valley locations.WHEn: Full day (8:30-3:00pm) and half day (8:30-12:00pm) options, extended stay available from 7:30-6:00pm.TYPE & AGES: Day. 4.5-13 years old. COnTACT: www.hubbardsports.com, 602-971-4044


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StarliGht community theater PreSentS you’re a Good man, charlie broWnWhen: Fridays, February 6, February 13, 7 p.m.Saturdays, February 7, February 14, 2 p.m. & 7p.m.Where: Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W Whispering Wind Dr #160,

Phoenix, AZ 85085 (1 block SW of Happy Valley & 16th Ave., W of I-17)Cost: $12 onlineDetails: A fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic with two new songs and added characters from the original version. Join the Peanuts Gang for a “day in the life” of perennial block-head Charlie Brown! For more information go to www.StarlightCommunityTheater.comor visit our Facebook page.

the arizona branch oF the international dySlexia aSSociation 16th annual conFerence When: February 7Where: Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 N. 25th Ave., Phoenix

Details: The title of this year’s conference is “Literacy for All.” The keynote speaker will be Rick Wagner, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, from the Florida Center for Reading Research. In addition to the keynote address, leaders in the fields of reading instruction and assessment will discuss the role of assistive technology, high school and college transition planning, parental support systems, and advocacy for students who struggle with reading. For more information visit www.dyslexia-az.org/ConferencesandEvents.html.

62nd annual Parada del Sol rodeo ParadeWhen: February 14 @ 9 a.m.Where: Old Town Scottsdale Cost: FreeDetails: Parade starts at Indian School Rd to Oak St. on Scottsdale Rd, followed by Trail’s End Party. For more

information call 480-990-3179 or visit www.paradadelsol.org

Gilbert outdoorS exPoWhen: February 14 & 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.mWhere: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E. Guadalupe, Gilbert, AZ 85234Cost: FreeDetails: A chance to brush up on

various outdoor activities or learn new skills, including fishing, camping, hunting, hiking and much more, exhibitors and attendees statewideFor more information call 480-503-6200 or visit www.gilbertaz.gov/outdoors.

city oF tolleSon annual daddy dauGhter danceWhen: February, 21 @ 6:30 p.m.Where: Wigwam Resort – 300 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield ParkCost: Tolleson residents: $45 per couple; Non-residents: $55 per couple

Details: Dads and daughters are invited to take part in a special night to remember when Tolleson hosts its annual

Daddy Daughter Dance. The Daddy Daughter Dance is specially organized for girls of all ages and their father or special father figure in their life. The event includes a deejay, dancing, contests, raffles, catered appetizers and beverages. A professional photographer will be on site to capture your special occasion for an additional cost. Tickets are limited and available only through advance sales. Pre-purchase tickets at Tolleson Recreation Department, 9555 W. Van Buren. Deadline to purchase tickets is February 13, 2015. For more information call 623-474-4992 or visit www.tollesonaz.org

11th annual SubWay d-backS FanFeStWhen: February 22, noon-4 p.m.Where: Chase Field, 401 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Cost: FreeDetails: Autograph sessions,

clubhouse tours, player photo opportunities, test your swing in the D-backs batting cages, yard sale, question and answer sessions with D-backs players, coaches, broadcasters and alumni, kids area, social media zone. Visit dbacks.com/fanfest for more information.

51St annual loSt dutchman daySWhen: February 26-27, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; March 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 North Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Cost: $2Details: Join the rustic fun which includes a GCPRA Rodeo, carnival, pageant, rodeo dance, parade, arts & crafts, bratwurst party, entertainment stages and more,. Visit www.lostdutchmandays.org for more information and full schedule.

leGo kidSFeStWhen: February 27, 28 & March 1, times vary.Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, AZ 85305Cost: $19.50-22.50Details: LEGO KidsFest brings all of

the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. To purchase tickets and for more information visit www.LEGOKidsFest.com

arizona railWay dayWhen: February 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.mWhere: Arizona Railway Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd.Chandler, AZ 85286Cost: FreeDetails: Tour vintage railcars rarely

open to the public. Blow the horn on a diesel locomotive. Fun for all ages. Remember the way we used to travel. See model railroad clubs and other railroad displays. For more information visit www.azrymuseum.org Z

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