6 Camp Guide 2020 BEARIZONA WILDLIFE PARK 1500 Historic Rte. 66, Williams Admission: $25 for adults and $15 for ages 4-12, $120 for a full car. Open daily 9 a.m.-4 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, bobcats, and more. There is also a walking option that has more of a “zoo” feeling to it, plus daily shows where you can learn about the wildlife and even feed the otters at the park. For more: bearizona.com. FLAGSTAFF EXTREME ADVENTURE COURSE 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff Admission: $55 for adults and teens, $27 for kids age 7-11. Open daily from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 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 different obstacles. After a 30-minute training session, 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. For more: flagstaffextreme.com. FREEDOM STATION FAMILY FUN CENTER 2992 N. Park Ave., Suite A, Prescott Valley Admission: $25 a person with different pricing for each attraction. Open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. There is something for everyone at the Freedom Station. Similar to an amusement park, Freedom Station boasts an arcade, a climbing wall, laser tag, mini-golf, and a playhouse complete with tunnels and slides. When you get hungry, head to the Empire Café for a bite to eat or something cold to drink. Head north and beat the heat at the Freedom Station. For more: freedomstationfun.com. SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK 6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona Admission: $20-$30 per vehicle. Open daily from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and 6 p.m. after Labor Day. Explore the beauty and scenery of Slide Rock State Park, and make 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 fishing areas stocked with Rainbow Trout for those who want to cast a line. For more: azstateparks.com. THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr., Tucson Admission: $10.50 for adults, $7 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 400 miniature houses and room “boxes” as well as other collectibles. Explore the Enchanted Realm, full of fairies and woodland creatures, or venture into the Explore the World gallery to see how miniatures are represented throughout the world. For more: theminitimemachine.org. VERDE CANYON RAILROAD 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale Admission: starts at $74 for adults and $54 for kids. Available on certain days, times vary from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Get ready to take in all of 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. For more: verdecanyonrr.com. ZIPLINE ROUTE 66 200 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams Admission: $15 for solo rides, $12 for tandem. Hours vary from month to month; 8 a.m. opening during summer months. Time to fly across Route 66! This zip line flies through the town of Williams and over Grand Canyon Boulevard. Fliers will be seated over 110 feet high and will reach speeds up to 30 miles an hour. Options are to fly solo or with a partner, but don’t worry, you’re strapped in the entire time. Enjoy the scenery of Williams while flying above it. For more: ziplineroute66.com. Worth the DRIVE BECOME AN INSIDER and get the latest news! Free e-newsletter coming soon SNAP HERE arcadianews.com/newsletters or visit

7 Camp Guide 2020 ARIZONA MAGIC OF MUSIC & DANCE azmagic.org Arizona Magic of Music & Dance provides a theatrical summer camp for children with both physical and cognitive disabilities. The week-long camp provides children the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities including rehearsing lines, choreography, creating props and games. There will be a production on the final day. The camp takes place June 1 - 5 at Westwood High School in Mesa. CAMP NOT-A-WHEEZE campnotawheeze.org This is a camp for children between the ages of 7 - 14 who have moderate to severe asthma. Along with their families, these children learn asthma management skills while participating in a variety of recreational activities including music, archery and hiking. This camp takes place May 31-June 6 and there are scholarships available to those who qualify. LIONS CAMP TATIYEE arizonalionscamp.org This summer camp enhances the lives of individuals with special needs by providing a traditional camp experience. There are a wide variety of adventurous, educational and cultural activities that will provide a sense of community as the campers stay in dorms with their peers. The camp is free of charge and takes place in Pinetop- Lakeside. The dates start in July to August and vary for campers based on their needs, and you can find the specific dates for your child on the website. CAMP SUNRISE azcampsunrise.org Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks Camps are for children who have or have had cancer and their brothers and sisters, ages 8-18. This two-week camp includes games, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts. It takes place June 1-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day at the Summit School of Ahwatukee. There is no fee for this camp, but you must register beforehand. CAMP CIVITAN civitanfoundationaz.com Camp Civitan is hosted by the Civitan Foundation, which was established for people with developmental disabilities. The summer camp program is designed to promote positive and healthy lifestyles while building healthy relationships. The campers participate in arts and crafts, dance and musical therapy, yoga, field trips and gardening activities. The week-long programs run from May to August. Special needs CAMPS BY KAYLEE M C CLAINE