Tucson's Education Guide

After School Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Phoenix and Statewide Quests Available

  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Save 35%- Only $31.85 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILY35

     Looking for a way to turn Phoenix into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Phoenix. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins near the Herberger Theater Center and takes you on a well-designed course among historic and cultural sights of the city. The tour will take you to the Arizona Center, Heritage Square, the County Courthouse and the Orpheum Theater and requires approximately 2 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop to enjoy some of the outdoor art or grab a bite to eat along the way....why not, it's your schedule? Available 365 days a year from Sunrise to Sunset. Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. (less) ... Read more

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Tucson

  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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     Looking for a way to turn Tucson into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Tucson. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The scavenger hunt adventure begins in the heart of the city and takes you on a well-designed course through famous parks, cathedrals, historic hotels, theaters and the El Presidio. The tour requires approximately 2 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for a famous bacon wrapped Sonoran dog or grab an ice cream... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. (less) ... Read more

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson

  Tucson

  Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson

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  Our six Tucson Clubhouses operate after-school programs in conjunction with the TUSD calendar year.

     The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson (BGCT) is to provide young people in our community, especially those who need us most, with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams. Our after-school programs provide Tucson youth with opportunities to create great futures.

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  Butterfly Wonderland

  Scottsdale

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  Butterfly Wonderland

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  Butterfly Wonderland is a unique, educational experience for any school group. There is so much to learn about nature that will fit in school lesson plans including the lifecycle of butterflies, desert inhabitants, spineless giants, bees, colorful fish of the Amazon, and so much more! Imagine wandering through a rainforest landscape with running waterfalls, exotic plants and flowers in bloom, and serene koi fish ponds while surrounded by thousands of the most beautiful species of butterflies in the world fluttering all around you. Educator resources, including grade-level specific curriculum and activities, are available on the Butterfly Wonderland website along with information on field trip costs and how to book a trip. https://butterflywonderland.com/field-trips/ (less) ... Read more

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  2 Tuscon Area Locations

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  Discover your own inner artist at Color Me Mine's 2 Tuscon Area Locations (see map for more details)!

     At Color Me Mine pottery painting studio we encourage painters of all ages and skill levels to explore their imagination and express it through art. Color Me Mine is committed to providing a forum for kids to express their creativity, to relax, have some fun and learn in a creative and pressure-free environment. We also cater to helping adults discover and explore talents they may not have realized they have! Most importantly, everyone gets to relax and just enjoy some quality creative time. Ask us about scheduling your special needs group! All of our materials are non-toxic and food safe.

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  Kroc Center Phoenix

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  Kroc Center Phoenix

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  Let's play some sports! Activities for every age! Our Kroc programs are intended to introduce children to athletic competition in an environment that is safe, supportive, and more concerned with a positive experience than the final score. Our goal is to make sure what may be your child's first experience in sports is one that they will want to have again. We partner with coaches and parents to make sure that this is the focus at all times. Beyond the game, our goal is to see our community's children learn the other lessons that competition and commitment provide including, teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, sportsmanship, and good citizenship. (less) ... Read more

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Would you like to enhance the STEM curriculum in your classroom?

     Mad Science's in-class interactive workshops are designed to meet Arizona State Standards in Science and bring some hands-on reinforcement to your existing lesson plan. Is your class learning about insects? Bring in some real insect specimens and have them counting the legs on plastic arthropods! Starting a unit on space travel? Get kids excited about visiting the stars with our sun, moon, and earth orbital model! Want to celebrate their hard work on a geology lesson? Have them panning for gems with our mineral workshop! We have dozens of workshop topics for presechool and elementary: from physics to chemistry, to biology, astronomy, and beyond! Contact us today to see how we can support your classroom's curriculum. (less) ... Read more

  $20 off any Mad Science Birthday Party

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Scottsdale

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

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  A Great Way to Excite the Entire Troop! Honor meets chivalry at Medieval Times in Scottsdale!

     We welcome all scouting organizations. Ask us about scout appreciation days with discounted troop and leader rates, bridging and crossover ceremony packages, exclusive Merit Badge programs and shows, and collectible Knight patches! Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena. (less) ... Read more

  SAVE BIG! Adults $47.95 & Kids $33.95 at Medieval Times

  Use discount code USFG at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other offer or group rate. Tax, gratuity, and applicable fees are additional. Upgrades are additional. Valid for show…

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  Reid Park Zoo

  Tucson

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  Reid Park Zoo

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  Learning Has Never Been This FUN! With every trip to Reid Park Zoo, visitors can learn how to help protect wild animals and wild places. We offer a variety of educational experiences to explore the Zoo in new and exciting ways! Attend a class, join a camp, take a field trip to the Zoo, or schedule a behind-the-scenes tour. Students, members, and families can all participate!

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  Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness

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  Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness

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  Looking for an afterschool program? Our Club serves many skill levels and our coaches will try to guide you and your child toward a cohort of peers to climb, play, and train with!

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  Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids

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  Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids

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  HORSEMANSHIP RIDING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

     We have many openings at different levels for adults and children. For elementary students, we have lesson openings on early-out days. Please call 520-298-9808 to schedule a lesson. Email: office@traktucson.org​ The nature of a horse . . . These lessons are more involved than just riding. We believe that in order to be safe around horses it is very important to understand the "nature of a horse". Lessons start with working side by side with the horses learning about their nature, how to approach, halter and lead them. Once mounted, students will learn the Secure Seat method of riding. This works on having a balanced seat which leaves the riders hands and legs free to communicate with the horse. Lesson topics will also include learning about daily horse care, diet, teeth floating, hoof trimming and much more. ​ Our main focus is western based riding and each semester we offer a gymkhana (timed, speed-based events, ie: barrel racing, pole bending, etc.) for ribbons and trophies to allow our students to showcase their skills. Our riding instructors are accomplished riders, barrel racers, and equine safety experts with a gift for teaching. For those who are new to the equine programming at TRAK, or who have questions about funding, please review our policies and procedures. Check our site for costs, more information and to sign up today! (less) ... Read more

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  Young Rembrandts

  Tucson

  Young Rembrandts

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  Wondering about Drawing Class offerings in Tucson? Most of our Young Rembrandts classes are held at local elementary schools as an after school, parent funded program! At most locations, we run our classes all school year long in six to eight week sessions. We also offer Christmas/holiday drawing camps and summer drawing camps! Gift certificates are available.

Field Trips

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  Butterfly Wonderland

  Scottsdale

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  Butterfly Wonderland

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  Butterfly Wonderland is a unique, educational experience for any school group. There is so much to learn about nature that will fit in school lesson plans including the lifecycle of butterflies, desert inhabitants, spineless giants, bees, colorful fish of the Amazon, and so much more! Imagine wandering through a rainforest landscape with running waterfalls, exotic plants and flowers in bloom, and serene koi fish ponds while surrounded by thousands of the most beautiful species of butterflies in the world fluttering all around you. Educator resources, including grade-level specific curriculum and activities, are available on the Butterfly Wonderland website along with information on field trip costs and how to book a trip. https://butterflywonderland.com/field-trips/ (less) ... Read more

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Would you like to enhance the STEM curriculum in your classroom?

     Mad Science's in-class interactive workshops are designed to meet Arizona State Standards in Science and bring some hands-on reinforcement to your existing lesson plan. Is your class learning about insects? Bring in some real insect specimens and have them counting the legs on plastic arthropods! Starting a unit on space travel? Get kids excited about visiting the stars with our sun, moon, and earth orbital model! Want to celebrate their hard work on a geology lesson? Have them panning for gems with our mineral workshop! We have dozens of workshop topics for presechool and elementary: from physics to chemistry, to biology, astronomy, and beyond! Contact us today to see how we can support your classroom's curriculum. (less) ... Read more

  $20 off any Mad Science Birthday Party

  This coupon is good for $20 off any Birthday Party with Mad Science. Visit our website for party info, special add-ons, our Mad Lab location and book with us! For the $20 discount, enter…

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  Rainforest Cafe

  Arizona Mills

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  Rainforest Cafe

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  Arizona Mills Field Trips

     Rainforest Cafe strives to help educate the public and area schools about the world's rainforests, threatened and endangered species, and conservation efforts to protect the planet's fragile ecosystems. Ask about our Educational Tours, Fundraising opportunities, Classroom Lesson Plans, and Success and Excellence in Education program. (less) ... Read more

  99 Cent Kid's Meals on Halloween

  BRING THE KIDS IN COSTUME FOR SOME PRE-TRICK-OR-TREAT EATS! RESERVE ONLINE OR CALL YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION FOR RESERVATIONS. WALK-INS WELCOME! *Only valid on October 31, 2023 with t…

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Schools

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  Child Care Resource & Referral

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  Child Care Resource & Referral

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  Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) meets a need that no one else does - providing the bridge between parents, providers, community leaders, and policymakers about anything related to child care in Arizona.

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  2 Tuscon Area Locations

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  Color Me Mine 2 Tuscon Area Locations

  Discover your own inner artist at Color Me Mine's 2 Tuscon Area Locations (see map for more details)!

     At Color Me Mine pottery painting studio we encourage painters of all ages and skill levels to explore their imagination and express it through art. Color Me Mine is committed to providing a forum for kids to express their creativity, to relax, have some fun and learn in a creative and pressure-free environment. We also cater to helping adults discover and explore talents they may not have realized they have! Most importantly, everyone gets to relax and just enjoy some quality creative time. Ask us about scheduling your special needs group! All of our materials are non-toxic and food safe.

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  Hermosa Montessori School

  Tucson

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  Hermosa Montessori School

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  Hermosa Montessori School is a private Tucson preschool and a tuition-free public charter school for kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. Hermosa is a school community of lifelong learners that integrates Montessori education with Arizona Academic Standards to foster self-motivated, moral, social and environmentally responsible individuals.

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  St. Alban's Preschool & Kindergarten

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  St. Alban's Preschool & Kindergarten

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  St. Alban's Preschool maintains a child first curriculum. We believe children learn by doing. Our teachers encourage children to challenge themselves mentally by selecting self-guided activities that build upon their current knowledge.

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  St. Thomas Preschool & Kindergarten

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  St. Thomas Preschool & Kindergarten

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  St. Thomas Preschool and Kindergarten, in partnership with family and school, promotes lifelong learning founded in Christianity through a safe and creative, and spiritual learning environment that nurtures the whole child.

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  Sunshine School In Oro Valley

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  Sunshine School In Oro Valley

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  Since 1984, Sunshine School has loved and educated 3-, 4-, and 5-year old children in the northwest Tucson neighborhoods. We are a group of educators who offer children a wide array of activities in the areas of cognition, social development, and life skills. Classroom and centers' lessons are taken from our curriculum but presented to suit the needs of individual children. Visits from guest teachers (with lessons in science and Spanish and vocal music and dance, etc) provide Sunshine with an environment rich in educational opportunities. Adults and children work and play and share conversations together. Our goal is to develop competent children who are ready to leave Sunshine with confidence and creativity and respect for one-another. (less) ... Read more

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  Tucson Community School

  Tucson

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  Tucson Community School

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  Tucson Community School is a child-centered preschool and kindergarten located in central Tucson, Arizona. As a parent cooperative, TCS was created, built, and maintained by dedicated mothers and fathers who wanted to actively participate in their child's education.

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Would you like to enhance on-line learning with a Mad Science Virtual Field Trip?

     Mad Science's on-line interactive workshops are designed to bring some hands-on Science reinforcement to your existing lesson plan. Is your class learning about insects? Bring in some real insect specimens and have them counting the legs on plastic arthropods! Starting a unit on space travel? Get kids excited about visiting the stars with our sun, moon, and earth orbital model! Want to celebrate their hard work on a geology lesson? Have them panning for gems with our mineral workshop! Mad Science workshops provide all staff, lesson plans, materials, and setup/cleanup. Schools use them as in-class field trips, as rewards for good attendance or academic standing, or as annual events to kick off a particular topic in the classroom. We have dozens of workshop topics for presechool and elementary: from physics to chemistry, to biology, astronomy, and beyond! Contact us today to see how we can support your classroom's curriculum. (less) ... Read more

  $20 off any Mad Science Birthday Party

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  Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

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  Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

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  We offer a variety of online workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as pharmacy, nursing or medical research. Online workshop are offered year-round, and include Medical Bioinformatics, Emerging Pathogenic Viruses, Medicinal Chemistry and Intro to Cellular and Molecular Medicine. Workshops are offered live, and are compatible with school schedules.

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  Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

  New York

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  Visit the Guggenheim From Home Since its founding, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has maintained a belief in the transformative powers of art. In uncertain times such as these, art can provide both solace and inspiration. Although our catalytic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building is temporarily closed, we remain a virtual community committed to igniting ideas, discussion and creativity.

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  TenBound Media

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  TenBound Media

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  Chores made easy.... That's a great idea!! Kids want to be responsible; they want to have a purpose and independence, but somehow us parents made it ok for them to forget those very same values we were raised with. If there were a way to create a craving in children to do their chores, wouldn't you want to experience that for yourself? It's like a snowball that starts out as an awkward shy kid that gets nudged down the mountain. One cycle at a time getting bigger, stronger, and gaining momentum to make smart choices, and take care of themselves because they've learned just how great that feels, for themselves. We're not saying our apps are magic, but from day one the goal has been the same. Help families work together. Help kids find energy in being responsible and taking control in productive ways. They need it... The world is really complicated these days but there's nothing more precious than raising kids and having a young family. I know I personally miss those days. Kids are growing up in a time and space that we have yet to truly understand but one thing is certain, technology has a grip on every generation these days so we should learn to embrace, and how best to use it. Download the app for free. Give it a try and if you don't love it just let us know why and we'll fix it. (less) ... Read more