6 SUMMER ’23 ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa Admission: $13 for adults, $7 for kids 3-12. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Plan for a full day of exploring at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, where you can find exhibits about cultures of the ancient Americas, a paleo dig pit, archeology, paleontology, art collections and Dinosaur Hall, where folks can check out skeletons of those gigantic prehistoric animals. arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org BEARIZONA WILDLIFE PARK 1500 Historic Rte. 66, Williams Admission: $35 for adults and $25 for ages 4-12. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Drive through more than three miles of wildlife at Bearizona Park. Visitors will have the chance to be up close to bears, wolves, birds, badgers, bison, bobcats and more. There is also a walking option at Fort Bearizona, with more of a “zoo” feeling, plus daily shows where you can learn about the wildlife and even feed the otters at the park. bearizona.com FLAGSTAFF EXTREME ADVENTURE COURSE 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff Admission: $60 for adults and teens, $30 for kids aged 7-11. Open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Head high up into the trees and try not to look down. This adventure course is full of swinging ropes, bridges and cables and will test your endurance with 10-17 obstacles. After a 30-minute training course, guests will ascend to the trees and wiggle their way through the course. There is also an adventure zip line that goes up to 80 feet in the air. flagstaffextreme.com IN THE GAME 2992 N. Park Ave., Prescott Valley Admission: $25 with different pricing for each attraction. Open Monday through Thursday, 12-8 p.m.; Friday, 12-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. There is something for everyone at the In the Game: an arcade, a climbing wall, laser tag, mini-golf, mini- bowling, axe throwing and a playhouse complete with tunnels and slides. When you get hungry, head to the café for a bite to eat or something cold to drink. prescottvalley.inthegame.net I.D.E.A. MUSEUM 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa Admission: $9 a person. Free for members. This children’s museum contains over 20,000 feet of engaging, interactive space, including ArtVille, a larger-than-life “town” designed to help children develop their artistic side. The museum also offers a spring and summer camp, plus ArtVille Academy, an eight-week program for kids 3 to 5. They’re closed on Mondays but open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during the week. ideamuseum.org MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff Admission: $15 per person. The Museum of North Arizona boasts natural history artifacts and indigenous materials from Colorado Plateau pioneers. Founded back in 1928, the museum has an interactive geology gallery, historical artifacts, natural history and art collections (including artifacts from the southwestern United States) and special events. Hours are Wednesday-Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. musnaz.org OUT OF AFRICA 3505 W. Camp Verde Bridgeport Hwy., Camp Verde Admission: $43 for adults, $28 for kids. Experience Africa in the heart of Arizona, with a plethora of family-friendly activities. Out of Africa has tiger shows, “predator feeds,” an African Bush Safari, a zip line, sloth encounters, giant snake shows, an aviary, and a couple of spots to stop for snacks and drinks in between the excitement. The park is open from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week. outofafricapark.com SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale Admission: $30 if you buy online, $45 at the gate. This is the largest theme park in Arizona – and the one with the most water rides! There are over 30 attractions, including a wave pool, lazy river, slides and kid-friendly play areas. There are multiple snack areas with food, drinks, and beverages for grown- ups when you get hungry. sixflags.com/phoenix SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK 6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona Admission: $20-$30 per vehicle. Open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Explore Slide Rock State Park’s beauty and scenery and be sure to bring a swimsuit. Slide Rock is 80 feet long and boasts one of the top swimming holes in the United States. There is a half-mile of Oak Creek where visitors can swim, slip and slide down the slippery rocks. There are also fishing areas stocked full of Rainbow Trout for those who want to cast a line. azstateparks.com THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr., Tucson Admission: $14 for adults, $8 for ages 4-17, children three and under free. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. It’s a museum of miniature proportions! The gallery contains over 500 miniature houses, room “boxes,” and other collectibles. Explore Japanese Netsuke: Upholding Cultural History of Japan, or check out Jim Roark’s Metal Monsters, a recreation of classic vehicles abandoned in the desert. theminitimemachine.org VERDE CANYON RAILROAD 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale Admission: $109 per person. Available on certain days, times vary from 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Get ready to take in the beauty of Verde Canyon with a classic train ride. Depending on where you’d like to sit, Verde Canyon Railroad offers packages for each part of the train, from the locomotive to the caboose. Guests can order snacks and drinks on the train during the ride, and there will be photo opportunities along the way. verdecanyonrr.com Worth the DRIVE YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS AVAILABLE AGES 6-18 I MAY 30 - AUGUST 2, 2023 3720 N. 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7 SUMMER ’23 or teens whose dream is to one day make it in Hollywood, these filmmaking camps might just help jumpstart a career in film, directing, production – maybe even acting! ASU ID TECH CAMP - DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION AND EFFECTS Ages: 13-17 Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Scottsdale and University Roads June 5-9 or July 3-7 Price: $1,179 for day camp, $1,878 for overnight camp For campers who prefer to be behind the camera, this camp allows kids to take a seat in the director’s chair as they develop a short film from start to finish: plan a story, capture real-time video and audio, and polish clips in Premiere Pro while also utilizing professional-grade DSLR equipment and Adobe’s editing suite. Students will use After Effects to implement state-of-the-art color grading, effects, and motion graphics animation while practicing collaborative storytelling and film production techniques and learning the best video- sharing practices. Campers will receive a customized camp curriculum, take- home project, official iD Tech diploma and course transcript. The overnight camp includes room and board. idtech.com PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION SUMMER CAMPS Ages: 13-18 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix June 5-July 28; July 10-July 21 Price: $175 or $350 Novice and advanced filmmakers between the ages of 13-18 can join the Phoenix Film Foundation for their summer camps: Filmmaking 101 and Advanced Filmmaking. In 101, campers will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking and create their own original short film while learning the ins and outs of the industry from pre- to post-production. Advanced Filmmaking is for kids aged 15-18. For this two-week course, campers must prepare an artist’s statement describing their past experience with creating video projects and what they hope to gain from camp in order to be considered. Each selected student is required to come to camp with a 4-6-page script (formatted as a screenplay). On day one, camp guides will review submitted scripts, submit feedback, and choose one script to complete as a class. Students should plan to bring a lunch. At the end of camp, each attendee will receive free entry into the 2023 Arizona Student Film Festival. phoenixfilmfestival.com SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS Ages: 14-18 Los Angeles, New York City or Vermont June 18-August 5 Price: Around $5K for camp + room and board For the filmmaker ready to take their films on the road! Socapa offers three different camps: Core Filmmaking, Advanced Filmmaking and Screenwriting. In Core Filmmaking, campers are introduced to the industry through hands-on experiences in writing, directing and editing their own films. Each camper also has the opportunity to work as a director of photography, sound technician, or production assistant on other campers’ films. Advanced Filmmaking is geared toward those with prior experience. The program requires applicants to submit one completed film or project and a film idea for review during the selection process. Campers accepted into the program will focus on creating two longer films and will attend writing and directing classes to learn advanced techniques for script writing. Screenwriting Camp is offered for one, two or three weeks. Students have the option to develop two short screenplays, one longer screenplay, or the first act of a feature-length play. Camps provide students with structure and feedback to sharpen their writing skills with a focus on story and character development. Students will create a group project. socapa.org CAMP CRONKITE Ages: current freshman-senior high schoolers ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, 555 N. Central Ave. June 11-17 Price: $399 Camp Cronkite is Arizona State’s summer enrichment media camp. High school students can head downtown to learn the ins-and-outs of media with Cronkite faculty, staff and student counselors, who will lead campers in hands-on learning in three categories. Digital journalism focuses on writing, photography, graphics and multimedia journalism. Broadcast journalism focuses on video, television, audio and immersive journalism (this is where filmmaking comes in handy!). Sports media focuses on sports journalism and team storytelling. So, not only will campers learn about video creating and editing, but those interested in journalism aspects will also learn about reporting, script development and writing. cronkite.asu.edu Camps that put teens in the director’s chair Lights!Camera! Action! F XXXXX