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School might be out, but Laveen schools are serving FREE breakfast and lunch to all kids all summer! In addition, both our local high schools, Cesar Chavez and Betty Fairfax are part of a similar program in the Phoenix Union High School District.

https://www.finditinlaveen.com/free-breakfasts-and-lunches-all-summer-at-laveen-schools/

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To solve this problem, No Kid Hungry runs a summer meals texting service. The service is free, and open to anyone. A parent, grandparent or caregiver can simply text the word “FOOD” to 304-304 and the system prompts them to provide their address or zip code, which is used to provide the location and service times of up to three nearby summer meals sites.

https://www.nokidhungry.org/blog/summer-hungriest-time-year-kids

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"In the summer, we have to buy more food because my daughters spend more time at home," said Beatriz, a mother of two from Burlington, Colo.

"It's hard because sometimes I don't have enough work either, and then there's only my husband's income," she said. "There's bills, there's gas and so it's hectic. Sometimes we fall behind."

Her daughters are like millions of kids in America who depend on the free meals they receive at school; meals that disappear during the summer.

All across the country, schools and community groups run summer meals sites where kids can eat breakfast and lunch - absolutely free.

These programs are intended to fill the gap for children who rely on school breakfast and lunch during the rest of the year. No Kid Hungry helps local organizations launch and operate these sites, and we also help fund needed equipment like coolers or mobile meals trucks.

But we've found that not enough families know about these programs.

To solve this problem, No Kid Hungry runs a summer meals texting service. The service is free, and open to anyone. A parent, grandparent or caregiver can simply text the word "FOOD" to 304-304 and the system prompts them to provide their address or zip code, which is used to provide the location and service times of up to three nearby summer meals sites.

Free neighborhood meals sites. Mobile food trucks. A national texting service. Thanks to programs like these, Beatriz was able to feed her daughters last summer.

With your support for these programs, we can make sure no kid goes hungry in the summer.

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Summer is the Hungriest Time of the Year for Kids

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"In the summer, we have to buy more food because my daughters spend more time at home," said Beatriz, a mother of two from Burlington, Colo. "It's hard because sometimes I don't have enough work either, and then there's only my husband's income," she said. "There's bills, there's gas and so it's hectic.

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Welcome to Arizona’s largest database of food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other organizations that distribute emergency food.

https://azfoodbanks.org/get-food/

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Find a Food Bank Need an emergency food box or a hot meal? Click here to find help. Food Assistance...

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J​​oin us for a library program!

https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs

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Our program starts soon but you can join now to be ready to go when the program starts!

https://maricopacountyreads.org/

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For more information about this reading program, visit your local library!

June 1st-August 1, 2022

Welcome to Maricopa County Reads. Our program starts soon but you can join now to be ready to go when the program starts!

Reading for 20 minutes a day helps build a strong lifelong reading habit.

Reading is fundamental for developing literacy skills!

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For more information about this reading program, visit your local library! June 1st-August 1, 2022 Welcome to Maricopa County Reads. Our program starts soon but you can join now to be ready to go when the program starts! Reading for 20 minutes a day helps build a strong lifelong reading habit.

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YMCA summer camps go above and beyond the average summer camp experience.

https://valleyymca.org/programs/camp/

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YMCA summer camps go above and beyond the average summer camp experience. They aim to shape the character of campers and foster a sense of belonging in an environment that's supportive and inclusive. The camps have a strong focus on teaching core values like honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, with the pursuit of instilling in campers a sense of social responsibility and a desire to make a positive impact in their communities. By promoting the importance of community, YMCA summer camps help campers build meaningful relationships with their peers and camp counselors, fostering a sense of belonging. Ultimately, YMCA summer camps are a place where campers of all ages and backgrounds can explore their full potential and become their best selves. It's a place where goodness thrives.

The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Copyright Valley of the Sun YMCA 2023 | Developed by Big Marlin Group | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

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YMCA summer camps go above and beyond the average summer camp experience. They aim to shape the character of campers and foster a sense of belonging in an environment that's supportive and inclusive.

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Summer Camp 2023!

Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Arizona provide a safe and fun place for kids during the summer. The Clubs are a cool and exciting place for your child to spend time participating in action-packed activities that inspire creativity, build character and provide academic enrichment.

Learn More, Register

https://azabgc.org/

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Boys & Girls Clubs fill the gap between school and home. We provide welcoming, positive environments in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs and experiences, and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults.

We believe that every child deserves a great future and that great futures start here. Learn more about Clubs in Arizona and ways to support our youth.

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Boys & Girls Clubs fill the gap between school and home. We provide welcoming, positive environments in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs and experiences, and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults. We believe that every child deserves a great future and that great futures start here.

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The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) has transformed our annual national awareness day for summer learning into a week-long celebration through five unique themes! We encourage you to participate by visiting DiscoverSummer.org where you can can discover summer programs and new summer learning resources. Scroll down to see the themes and join us on social media with #SummerLearningWeek.

https://www.summerlearning.org/summer-learning-week/theme-days-and-resources/

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The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) has transformed our annual national awareness day for summer learning into a week-long celebration through five unique themes! We encourage you to participate by visiting DiscoverSummer.org where you can can discover summer programs and new summer learning resources. Scroll down to see the themes and join us on social media with #SummerLearningWeek.

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National Summer Learning Week Theme Days

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Engineering for Kids
480-757-1281 • engineeringforkids.com/phoenix-metro

Grades 3-8. An extensive virtual STEM curriculum via 75-minute instructor-guided live video sessions.

https://www.raisingarizonakids.com/summer-camp-list/summer-camps/virtual/

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Listings are continuously being updated for 2022 based on information we collect directly from camps through an online questionnaire. These details are changing rapidly so please confirm details directly with camps.

Listings that include a logo represent organizations whose support allows Raising Arizona Kids to continue to provide free local resources and information to Arizona families. Please thank them when you call or visit!

Grades 3-8. An extensive virtual STEM curriculum via 75-minute instructor-guided live video sessions.

live extracurricular classes in art, STEM, mindfulness, and more for kids ages 4 - 10. It's 100% fun for them, 100% guilt-free screen time for you!

Camp Wonderopolis is the free online summer-learning destination that's full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics boosted by Maker experiments!

Ages 5-13. Fully online program featuring options like video making, art, interior design, fashion, coding, Bollywood dance, brain games, Photoshop editing, iPhone photography, robotics and more. Half- and full-day programs Monday-Friday May 31-Aug. 1. $150/week.

Ages 7-15. Virtual options for in-person summer camps include coding skills for for building websites, designing Minecraft worlds and creating video blogs, music and games.

Each day of camp will include a two-hour live zoom call with a zoo expert with a variety of animal encounters, activities, crafts, and discussions. Kids will be provided with extra resources like videos, games, and projects to explore and complete after the live video call.

A summer camp inspired environment with comprehensive and inclusive storytelling sparking discovery and building the confidence of a new generation of Happy Campers.

Take your child's coding, game development, and design skills to new heights in this virtual camp. Led by elite STEM talent who love to share their passion for tech, campers build exciting projects and have a blast collaborating with new friends.

Ages 2-18. Themes include: Around the World Camp, Arts & Crafts Camp, Drawing Camp, Painting Camp, Cooking Camp, DIY/Pinterest Camp, Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp, JavaScript Coding Camp, Leading Ladies Camp, LEGO Camp, Mad Science Camp, Outdoor Explorers Camp, Scratch Coding Camp, Wizards & Magic Camp, and Storytime & Craft Camp.

An innovative education platform that offers a variety of engaging, small-group classes online. Unlike traditional classes, Outschool classes give kids the unique opportunity to explore their interests in-depth via interactive, live video by experienced, independent educators. More 140,000 online classes.

Play and learn your way this summer! You can explore and play with your child all season long with a variety of free resources from PBS KIDS. Spark curiosity and creativity with hands-on activities, tips, and games around different themes supporting literacy, math, science, and life skills.

Virtual programs have evolved as a new way to connect our passionate instructors with their students, allowing us to continue to provide innovative, quality STEM programming to families across the country and even the globe.

Smithsonian Summer Camp
smithsonianasociates.org

Grades K-11 The diverse, creative, and experienced team helps kids expand their knowledge and passion. July 5-August 12.

The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement
702-229-2734 * themobmuseum.org

Operation Summer Camp. Ages 10-15 will enjoy hands-on and immersive activities exploring the work of police officers, crime scene investigators, forensic scientists and historians. Daily, three-hour Zoom sessions plus additional activities to be completed at the campers' leisure, providing a total of 20 hours' worth of activities per week.

Fill the summer with fun activities, live small group lessons, and star-inspired content for ages 5 to 17.
RELATED: For information about being part of our of our online summer camps directory, contact us.

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https://stemsports.com/category/news/

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What are Summer Enrichment Programs & Activities?

Summer enrichment programs are anything that promotes learning, education, and engagement in students outside of the classroom and school year. Summer enrichment programs are essential to students' curriculum retention and development, regardless of grade level. In this article, you will find out ways to engage your students in summer enrichment programs during Summer 2022.

Summer Enrichment Ideas & Activities for Elementary Students

Elementary education is fundamental to students establishing a strong understanding of core curriculum areas. Summer months can often lead to the summer slump , where students forget what they learned during the previous school year. Summer enrichment programs are a great way to avoid learning loss during months off and go into the new year more prepared and confident in their skills.

Below are some exciting, fun ways to engage your child during summer break:

Sports Activities: Sports are a fun way to get your kids active during the summer. And, what if it could be educational, too? STEM Sports® offers easy-to-implement STEM curricula that use sports to facilitate science, technology, engineering, and math lessons.

Go to the Park: Going to the park is something most children will naturally enjoy doing during the summer. It is also a great time to introduce them to shapes and geometry. By adding summer math into something they find fun, they will be more open to learning about the subject and will be more open to learning about it in the future.

Summer Enrichment Ideas & Activities for Middle School Students

Middle school is an integral time in a child's education. Coursework is getting more difficult and they are beginning to decide which subjects they prefer. These preferences, which are often based on what they think they are best at, have an impact on which classes they choose to take in high school. Engaging children in summer enrichment activities is a great way to improve their skills over the summer, giving them the confidence they need heading into the new school year.

Explore ways to engage your middle school children over the summer:

Sports Activities: Getting children involved in sports over the summer is great for their physical and mental health. STEM Sports® offers a that promotes hands-on learning, physical activity, and STEM learning. subscription-based curriculum

Summer Enrichment Ideas & Activities for High School Students

Summer enrichment programs are a great way for high school students to explore their interests and see possible degrees and careers they can pursue. Regardless of the year, these students are close to making important decisions about their future. By offering them summer activities, we as parents and educators can help them navigate this difficult time.

Below are summer enrichment activities for high school age students:

Be a Camp Counselor: Being a camp counselor gives your child the opportunity to improve their leadership skills. It is also a great way for them to improve their skills throughout the camp. Being responsible for teaching others is linked to improved retention for the teacher. If your child is interested in technology, signing them up to be a camp counselor for a technology camp is a unique way to help them deepen their understanding.

Summer Enrichment Activities & ESSER Funds

ESSER funds can be used to purchase curricula and tools essential to summer enrichment programs and activities. If you are looking for ways to spend your company's ESSER funds, to learn more.

STEM Sports® Summer Enrichment Activities

STEM Sports® offers K-8 curricula that can be implemented in the classroom, at home, during summer camps, and in after-school programs. Each lesson uses sports as a facilitator of different science, technology, engineering, or math concepts.

These turnkey curricula are a great way to engage students in learning over the summer months. They promote movement and physical activity in children, which is perfect for the summer months. It is also a great way to improve your child's STEM comprehension going into the next school year.

Each lesson includes a " STEM job in sports " section that shows students jobs they could have that use the skills they are currently learning. This can be used as a conversation starter for you and your child this summer about things that interest them, their hobbies, and what they may want to do when they grow up.

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A free reading incentive program for PreK-6th grade

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The BOOK IT! Program works at home, in schools and in the community to inspire a lifelong love of reading in students. We offer homeschool, summer and classroom programs, as well as grants to eligible educators for books and educational resources through our nonprofit partner, First Book.

https://www.bookitprogram.com/

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Summer Movie Fun is BACK on the BIG screen at your favorite Harkins locations! For nearly 50 years Harkins has brought the BEST family fun films back to the BIG screen keeping kids entertained and cool during the summer months. What time is it?! Summer Movie Fun time! Tickets can be purchased at participating theatres. 8 Movies. 8 Weeks. Only $8.

https://www.harkins.com/events-and-series/event-detail/summer-movie-fun

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Make Harkins Summer Movie Fun an annual tradition for your family. Kids can enjoy a movie a week! 8 Movies. 8 Weeks. Only $8.

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More than 1,500 bowling centers around the globe provide 2 FREE Games of bowling each day to kids during the Spring and Summer. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.

https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/index.php

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Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.

Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games each day of the KBF program, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.

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KidsBowlFree.com: Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long!

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City of Phoenix pools are a great place to learn how to swim, attend a special event, exercise or just cool off during the summer months.

https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/pools

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Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. We look forward to building with you and your little ones! Don’t forget – if you are unable to attend during your selected timeslot, your kit may be given away to Walk-Ins starting at 1:00pm, the day of the workshop.

https://www.lowes.com/l/shop/lowes-events

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Many people make a trip to Lowe's as part of their weekend plans to shop for great deals. We're going to make those trips even better with Weekending at Lowe's. You can attend great family activities, like DIY-U by Lowe's interactive workshops, product demonstrations and giveaways.

We have family fun events for every member of your crew, including our Kids' Workshops with specially designed project events for your little builder. You can also shop for lawn and party games, outdoor playsets, and even trampolines and swing sets for fun things to do at home. So when you're thinking of new things to do this weekend, think of Lowe's, where there's always more to do.

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Kids Projects & Activities at The Home Depot

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Kids Projects & Activities at The Home Depot

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Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids

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Summer camp is a chance for kids to learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun!

https://www.raisingarizonakids.com/summer-camp-list/summer-camps/

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2023 Summer Camps - Raising Arizona Kids magazine

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Find the perfect summer camp in Arizona -- overnight camps in Arizona and beyond. Special needs camps, too!

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Search by zip code for emergency food boxes sites, hot meals sites and more in your area. You may contact the site to learn what is required to receive the services offered at the location.

https://www.firstfoodbank.org/get-help/

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Home Delivery Program

Due to COVID-19, St. Mary's Food Bank is now offering home delivery services for anyone who is unable to travel to the food bank and needs support. Home delivery is currently only available to Maricopa, Yavapai, and Pinal County residents. Additional delivery restrictions may still apply. Schedule your delivery or call 602-344-4124 for more information.

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Get Help - St. Mary's Food Bank - Arizona Hunger Relief

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Due to COVID-19, St. Mary's Food Bank is now offering home delivery services for anyone who is unable to travel to the food bank and needs support. Home delivery is currently only available to Maricopa, Yavapai, and Pinal County residents. Additional delivery restrictions may still apply.