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Adapted RecreationCamp ChallengeCamp Challenge is a summer day camp offered during the months of June and July for youth ages 5-21 with developmental disabilities. Campers will enjoy arts & crafts, games, swimming, music, field trips, bowling and more! See page 49 for more info.

Day CampsEscalante Summer Kamp Kool ProgramThis eight-week recreational summer day camp is offered through the Escalante Community Center for ages 5 to 13-years-old. Participants will enjoy arts and crafts, sports, computers, cooking, science and swimming, as well as enrichment events and guest speakers. Registration Packet pick-up available March 19 at the Escalante Community Center. Registration for Tempe Residents begins in-person, April 14, at Escalante; drop-off registration for Non-Tempe Residents begins April 23 at Escalante. Kamp Kool runs 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thu. starting June 4. See page 14 for more info.

North Tempe Summer Day CampThis summer-long day camp is offered by The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley and is open to boys and girls ages 5-14. Camp includes weekly field trips and five sessions of themed summer activities including computer lab, game room, gymnasium, performing arts, arts & crafts, education area and much more. Camp runs 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. starting May 29. See page 14 for more info.

Kid Zone Camps Kid Zone summer enrichment programs are for kids in Kindergarten – 8th grade. Flexible 1-5 day schedules are offered, as well as full-day or half-day options. K-5th grade camps meet in several locations throughout the City of Tempe and run from May 30 – July 27. Specialty programs including Sports, STEM and Middle School camps are also available. All campers will enjoy age-appropriate curriculum and daily enrichment classes that include Spanish, STEM, nutrition, theater, science, arts and sports activities. Camp will also include weekly field trips and special events. Kid Zone is DHS licensed and DES certified. For more camp information, call 480-350-5405.

Special Interest CampsArchery Students ages 8 yrs.+ looking to learn a unique sport will find fun and adventure in this hands-on Archery program. All skill levels will practice form and refine skills while developing confidence on the range. Perfect for families. See page 16 for more info.

Arizona Science Center; S.T.E.M. Summer Camps Young engineers can spend their summer break with STEM! STEM is a state-wide, revolutionary program that integrates the teaching of Science and Mathematics by incorporating Technology and Engineering. See pages 13 and 20 for more info.

MOVIES BY KIDS®; Acting, Movie-Making and Animation Summer Camps These unique, hands-on camps offer students ages 7 to 13-years-old the opportunity to conceive, write, produce, and direct animated movies, live action shorts and special effects segments. See page 14 for more info.

Performing Arts Camp Youth ages 8 to 12-years-old will enjoy drama, dance, music and design classes. Weekly sessions feature different themes to continue building skills. Concludes with performance.See page 12 for more info.

Play-Well TEKnologies® Lego® Engineering and Robotics CampsExplore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering and architecture while playing with your favorite LEGO® creations. These hands-on and minds-on workshops are suitable for LEGO® novices and LEGO® maniacs ages 5 to 13-years-old! No materials needed.See pages 14 and 15 for more info.

Spanish Camps These full-immersion, language-learning summer camps are perfect for youth ages 6 to 12-years-old looking to learn a new language or brush-up on their Spanish-speaking skills. Camp activities will include vocabulary learning, conversational skills and Cultural immersion, including music, dancing, art projects and more. See page16 for more info.

S.T.E.A.M. and Robotics Camps Make the most of your summer break with S.T.E.A.M. and Robotics® as you design, build, program and mechanize robotic kits. No experience is necessary to build your dream bot! See pages 15 and 16 for more info.

Young Artist StudioStudents ages 8 to 12-years-old will paint, draw, sculpt and dive into visual art creation. Weekly sessions feature different themes to expand skills. Concludes with exhibition. See page12 for more info.

Send your kids tocamp in Tempe!

Tempe summer camps offer fun and active ways for children to spend their summer. With so many to choose from, you’re sure to find one for

every member of your family! Registration for summer camps begins April 1, unless otherwise noted within the camp description.

tempe.gov/summercamps480-350-5200

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June-August 2018 Mixed Bulk & Green Organics Collection Schedule

Collection Dates Collection Type

Area A JUN 4-8

BULK TRASHArea B JUN 11-15

Area C JUN 18-22

Area D JUN 25-29

Collection Dates Collection Type

Area E JUL 2-6

Area F JUL 9-13

Area G JUL 16-20

Area H JUL 23-27

BULK TRASHandGREEN ORGANICS

Collection Dates Collection Type

Area A AUG 6-10

Area B AUG 13-17

Area C AUG 20-24

Area D AUG 27-31

BULK TRASHandGREEN ORGANICS

For full schedule, visit www.tempe.gov/smartItems may be placed for collection no earlier than 10 days prior to Monday of your

collection week and no later than 6 a.m. on Monday of your collection week.

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www.tempe.gov/pools 480-350-5200

Splash Padsat Esquer, Hudson and Jaycee

neighborhood parksOpen 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free!

Kiwanis Wave PoolCatch a wave at the indoor wave pool!

2-12 years $513+ years $7

Outdoor Pools Splash around at Escalante or McClintock!

6-17 years 75¢18+ years $1.25

Music Under the Stars

Apr 27 | 7 pm | FreeBring a lawn chair or blankets and settle in for a night of music for the entire family under the open Arizona sky.

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FREE Family

Movie Series Friday evenings at Kiwanis Park

Movies start at dusk (Approx. 7 p.m.)

May 4 - 18

May 4 Coco PG

May 11 The Emoji Movie PG

May 18 Despicable Me 3 G

Bring your blankets, a picnic dinner, and the entire family to enjoy a great movie in the park!

www.tempe.gov/FamilyFun480-350-5200

Presented by:

City of Tempe Youth Transit Pass FREE Transit pass for Tempe youth ages 6 to 18.

Valid on all Valley Metro bus routes and the METRO light rail.

New passes for the 2018-19 year are available May 14!

www.tempe.gov/YouthPass

Tempe In Motion

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Come see the best valley

comics perform at the TCA.

Select Fridays at 7:30 pm

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Jan - May 5-6 pm – Youth

6-10 pm – Adults

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Youth ages 10 years old and up will have a blast trying Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks and Rowing on Tempe Town Lake.

All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Space is limited so register early.

Satuday, May 19 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

$15 per personSRP Town Lake Marina

www.Tempe.gov/Boating 480-350-8069

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Tickets On Sale – June 1Children 12 & younger FREE ● 5-11 p.m.

Produced by

Ken McDonald 800 E. Divot Dr., 480-350-5250

Rolling Hills 1415 N. Mill Ave., 480-350-5275

Reserve your tee time at www.tempe.gov/GolfTempe

Back to School CelebrationStop in and get a head start with information

about upcoming fall classes, programs and services. Cool-off and enjoy

some ice cream and raffle prizes. Registration not required.

Fee: NoneTuesday, July 31 5-6 p.m. Escalante Community Center

480-350-5800

Escalante Family Magic MountainTrip

SaturdayJuly 28

One-day turn around trip for

families with children 6 years and older.

$90 each and includes park admission and

round-trip transportation.

www.tempe.gov/escalante or 480-350-5800

Current participants register online at www.KidZoneLogin.com

New participants should call 480-350-5405

Full-day enrichment camps for K-8th grades

Field trips, special events & sports includedFlexible 1-5 day schedules from $70 - $120/week

DHS Licensed & DES certified

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Make a Difference…

Connect with your community and city government. The Tempe Volunteer program has a wide variety of service opportunities

available for individuals and groups, from sixth-graders through golden-agers,

from a few hours to years of service.

www.tempe.gov/volunteer 480-350-5190

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Daily Waves May 26 – July 29

from 1 - 5 p.m. $5 for ages 2-12 years old $7 for ages 13+ years old

Kiwanis Recreation Center6111 S. All-America Way

480-350-5201 www.tempe.gov/waves

6 - 7:30 p.m.Friday, April 27Friday, June 29

Friday, August 31

480-858-65001555 N. Bridalwreath St. Tempe, AZ 85281

Family Bingo NightsPrizes and snack concession stand will be available. Admission is free! Phone registration required for each family.

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