Aug. 1st - Oct. 21st

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Aug. 16th - Dec. 13th

Get school ready! ArtVille Academy launches new classes



MESA, Ariz. - An all-new ArtVille Academy returns to the i.d.e.a. Museum in August. The early learning program - designed to help prepare little ones for a smooth transition into school - now includes extra lessons over 8 weeks. The engaging curriculum combines literacy, art, science and math for children ages 3-5.



Classes take place from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursdays. Two sessions are planned for Aug. 16 - Oct. 4 and Oct. 18 - Dec. 13 (no class on Nov. 22).



"We're thrilled to offer an 8-week session that coincides with the school quarters," said Dena Milliron, curator of education for the museum. "And we're proud to be partners for parents who want their children to enter school prepared to learn, so they are successful and enjoy school."



ArtVille Academy features weekly themes and activities to inspire a curiosity for learning while developing skills needed to be ready for school. Gallery educators will lead lessons that give students the opportunity to interact socially, build language and communication skills, engage in outdoor and imaginative play, and become familiar with school structure and routines.



The program - launched in 2017 - developed from a pilot program, called Skill Builders, which featured activities such as lacing, counting and color sorting. Feedback from participants and educators continue to help shape ArtVille Academy's lessons.



The school readiness series is another effort by the museum to support early childhood development and learning, which includes being a partner in Mesa K-Ready, a community collaborative and one-stop shop for families seeking early-learning resources. The museum also offers several art and STEAM-based workshops to nurture creative thinking in little ones, as well as features an unstructured imaginative play gallery, known as ArtVille.



Learn more about ArtVille, the museum's socks-only space for children ages 0-4: http://www.ideamuseum.org/artville.html

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Sep. 1st - 28th

Sign up now for fall Horseback Riding lessons. Lessons start in September. A super fun activity for kids and adults of all ages!

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Sep. 22nd - Nov. 3rd

•Ages 4-14 yr old
•7-week game schedule.
•Each child will receive a jersey and a participation award.
•Every child is guaranteed playing time and the game is taught in a fun, enjoyable atmosphere.
•Team formulation is created on a first come, first serve. basis according to age and nearest school.
•Practice times, days, and locations are determined by the head volunteer coach.
•Games will be held each Saturday 9/22/18 - 11/3/18. Schedule is subject to change.
•Registration deadline is August 25th.
•The division of play is determined by player's age as of September 22nd.

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Sep. 22nd

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Free Admission and Special Events at National Parks



WASHINGTON - On September 22, join in the nation's biggest celebration of the great outdoors on National Public Lands Day! All national parks will have free admission and many will host volunteer service projects open to all.



"Every year, Americans come together on National Public Lands Day to demonstrate their love of national parks," said National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. "Activities hosted by parks across the nation will promote environmental stewardship and encourage the use of public lands for education, recreation, and good health."



Marking its 25th anniversary this year, National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day environmental volunteer effort. More than 200,000 people are expected to participate in volunteer service events designed to improve the health of public lands and encourage shared stewardship.



Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke will celebrate the day by working alongside groups of military veterans and youth to paint several historic structures at Grand Canyon National Park. The volunteer project to restore the cabins is an example of the $11.6 billion in deferred maintenance needs in the National Park System. Secretary Zinke will also meet with national park partners and congressional representatives to discuss legislative efforts to address the maintenance backlog.



Grand Canyon is just one of 100 national parks and 2,600 federal public land sites hosting National Public Lands Day events. In other national parks, volunteers will rehabilitate campgrounds, improve trails, restore native habitats, repair bluebird boxes, clean beaches, and refurbish historic buildings, among other projects. Check NPS.gov for more information and a list of sites.



Volunteer efforts on days such as National Public Lands Day demonstrate the willingness of people to give back to the land for the benefit of parks. Volunteers assisting on work projects on National Public Lands Day will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for free entrance to any national park on a date of their choosing.



National Public Land Day celebrations also include recreational and educational activities, such as hikes, bike rides, paddle trips, bird watching excursions, and water quality testing. To encourage everyone to join the fun, it is an entrance fee-free day for national parks and most other federal public lands and state parks.



The National Environmental Education Foundation coordinates National Public Lands Day in partnership with seven federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and state, regional, and local governments. The federal partners are the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service.



All National Public Lands Day events are free, and open to people of all ages and abilities. To learn more, register an event, or find an event near you, visit NEEFusa.org/NPLD. Follow National Public Lands Day on Twitter and Facebook for updates and share your own activities that day with #NPLD.



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Sep. 25th

Kids Eat Free- Tuesday nights 4:00pm - until close at all Valley locations
September thru December 2018
Four Metro Phoenix Locations:
Chandler - 7230 W Ray Rd - 480-705-9266/
Scottsdale - 10605 N Scottsdale - 480-443-3811/
Gilbert - 1065 E Baseline Rd - 480-813-1358/
Phoenix - 10217 N Metro Pkwy W - 602-870-8611/
Two Tucson Locations
Tucson, AZ: East Broadway
6061 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85711
Tucson, AZ: Tucson Mall Deli
4545 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85705

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Oct. 2nd

Come learn about some of our rescued reptiles at the PHS sanctuary on this 2.5 - 3 hour guided tour!

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Oct. 2nd

Kids Eat Free- Tuesday nights 4:00pm - until close at all Valley locations
September thru December 2018
Four Metro Phoenix Locations:
Chandler - 7230 W Ray Rd - 480-705-9266/
Scottsdale - 10605 N Scottsdale - 480-443-3811/
Gilbert - 1065 E Baseline Rd - 480-813-1358/
Phoenix - 10217 N Metro Pkwy W - 602-870-8611/
Two Tucson Locations
Tucson, AZ: East Broadway
6061 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85711
Tucson, AZ: Tucson Mall Deli
4545 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85705

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Oct. 8th - 12th

Fall Break Camp!
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Learn essential life skills through halloween themed fashion and modeling camp with More Than Modeling!

Monday 8th October to Friday 12th October 2018.
1 week - Monday to Friday.
9am-3pm every day.
Ages 7-12 year olds.

Life skills and etiquette lessons and meet new friends!
Modeling, fashion and runway walking!
Taught by our owner - a qualified teacher and experienced model.

Early bird sign ups and sibling discounts available.
VERY limited class sizes!

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Oct. 8th - 12th

Fall Break Circus Camp! Fall Break Camp runs from October 8th-12th. 9-4 each day. Students should bring lunch, water and snacks. Appropriate for all levels of student, students will participate in a variety of activities including tumbling, aerial, juggling and balance. A great way for kids to stay active and have fun during the school break! Click here to register: https://circusacademytucson.com/fall-break-camp/

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Oct. 9th

Kids Eat Free- Tuesday nights 4:00pm - until close at all Valley locations
September thru December 2018
Four Metro Phoenix Locations:
Chandler - 7230 W Ray Rd - 480-705-9266/
Scottsdale - 10605 N Scottsdale - 480-443-3811/
Gilbert - 1065 E Baseline Rd - 480-813-1358/
Phoenix - 10217 N Metro Pkwy W - 602-870-8611/
Two Tucson Locations
Tucson, AZ: East Broadway
6061 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85711
Tucson, AZ: Tucson Mall Deli
4545 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85705

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Oct. 13th - 28th

The Butterfly's Day
Oct 13 - Oct 28, 2018
All 3 weekends 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Ages 3-19

This Gerry Cullity original musical story adaptation of the Emily Dickinson poem imparts an inspiring magical garden tale about a Butterfly given one day to find its purpose and in the process overcomes the evil Gypsy Moth Queen and accomplices Sneaky, Sleazy, Slimy and Sluggy. Fighting the attempt to banish butterflies from nature forever, an endearing bevy of friends - from the spunky Katy-Did and Katy-Didn't to the comical Bumble and Fumble Bees - come to the aid of our Butterfly. Among lessons learned is the value friendship, and that every promise made truly matters.

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