Summer Camp Guide: April 2024
Hey there, parents and kiddos! Get ready for an epic summer because our EPIC KIDS Summer Camp Guide is packed with adventures waiting just for you! From rock climbing to robotics, and painting to performing, there's a camp for every ...
Sadie’s Story of Healing and Hope at The Godspeed Project
By Naya Seth and Sondra Barr Photos courtesy of The Godspeed Project In Cave Creek, a unique sanctuary exists where grief meets grace, and healing comes on four hooves. The Godspeed Project, a nonprofit organization, has been making waves in ...
Oliver’s Odyssey: From Stress to Success Through Leadership and Learning
Photos courtesy of Leadership Society of Arizona Oliver's journey began in his middle school years, where the relentless workload of his advanced placement school left him stressed and disheartened. Concerned about his well-being and development, his mom sought alternatives that ...
HED: Coast to Coast with Nicholas: Get the Details on Cool Loews hotels in New York City and San Diego.
If your family is gearing up for a summer vacation, here are two cool spots to visit from coast to coast: a neat spot in New York city and a beachy getaway in San Diego. Loews in NYC Located on ...
Biltmore Preparatory Academy Students Foster Global Connections Through Spanish Immersion Program
Biltmore Preparatory Academy (BPA) is home to an internationally recognized Dual Language Spanish Immersion program. At BPA, they believe biliteracy creates opportunities for students to become compassionate, inclusive, global citizens who are equipped to be successful and competitive in today's ...
Teacher Appreciation Day at the Phoenix Zoo
On Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Phoenix Zoo will be having their first-ever Teacher Appreciation Day sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The first 300 teachers will get free entry, and additional teachers will receive ...
Swing Batter Swing: Families Flock to Chase Field for an Exciting Arizona Diamondbacks Season Ahead
By Gretchen Pahia Photo courtesy of Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball season is underway and taking in an Arizona Diamondbacks game is one of the most fun things families can do together here in the valley. All season long, there will be ...
From the Mound to the Lens: Nicholas Bubeck Gets the Inside Scoop from MLB Legend Randy Johnson.
By Nicholas Bubeck Major League Baseball icon Randy Johnson has a passion that might surprise you. While Randy says one of his favorite memories being in Major League Baseball was watching Little League kids parade around the field, just as ...
Adventure Awaits: Bouldering Project Offers Fun and Fitness for the Entire Family
By Sondra Barr Step into the world of Bouldering Project, where families find more than just climbing walls – they discover a vibrant, inclusive community pulsing with adventure and connection. This isn't your average climbing gym; it's a dynamic space ...
Craft, Play, Imagine: PAPER PLANET Invites Families to Craft a World of Wonder at Tempe Center for the Arts
Craft, Play, Imagine PAPER PLANET Invites Families to Craft a World of Wonder at Tempe Center for the Arts. This March, prepare to step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and the only limit is your imagination. Tempe ...
The Be Kind People Project Annual Nationwide Essay Contest Is Now Open
The nonprofit organization The Be Kind People Project encourages K-8 students to enter the Annual BE KIND Make A Difference National Essay Contest about how they can impact their community. This year’s prompt will highlight 10 skills of kindness from ...
Camp Patrick: Touch a Truck Event
The Camp Patrick Touch a Truck event is Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family fun event benefits Camp Patrick, a free summer camp for kids with Spina Bifida You can buy your tickets online ...
Sky-High Fun at the Arizona Balloon Classic
Head over to Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, in Goodyear, on January 26 to 28 for the thrilling Arizona Balloon Classic! This spectacular event showcases a sky full of vibrant hot air ballons, blending science and nature into an ...
Gateway School Scores Big with NCAA Read to the Final Four Kick-off Event
In a spirited celebration of literature and sports, Gateway School in the Creighton School District welcomed a special guest on Monday, Jan. 8, to mark a significant occasion: the launch of the NCAA Read to the Final Four program. With ...
Students Whip Up Delicious and Nutritious Meals in Valley-Wide School Contest
Feeding the Future, a fundraising and educational event hosted by Blue Watermelon Project, was created to help students develop tasty, nutritious, and affordable school meals that can be served to Arizona school children. Participation in this contest helps students and ...
Pawsitive Friendships Provides Animal Therapy to Students with Disabilities
By Caleb Scott, Cronkite News On a playground in Mesa, a group of children of various ages and abilities plays with several dogs and two miniature horses. Some run around with the animals while others just pet and hold them. ...
Ready, Set, Adventure! Winter Break is Knocking and It’s the Perfect Time to Get Active!
Winter break is knocking and it's the perfect time to put down those phones and tablets. Guess what? We've got a treasure chest of super cool, super fun activities that will make you jump, laugh, and maybe even become the ...
CUSD Transportation Dives into Victory at Chandler Parade of Lights!
Photo courtesy of Chandler Unified School District Guess who swam to the top at the Chandler Parade of Lights? The Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) Transportation team. They make waves at the community event with their “Baby Shark” and “Yellow ...