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Environmental Education Center:
The Environmental Education Center, located at 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd, will host a variety of outdoor activities for kids in January:
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- Urban Fishing Clinic, Sat., Jan. 10, 8 a.m.-noon; free, all ages. Sport fi shing instructors
from the AZ Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will provide loaner rods and a limited
supply of bait. Participants who register at the AZGFD booth may fi sh without a license
during clinic hours. This program is free, and no pre-registration is required.
This month’s
Just4Kids Page is
sponsored by:
- Eco-Parties: Is your child interested in nature and the environment? Is there a birthday
or other special occasion coming up? The Environmental Education Center invites your
The City of Chandler
children to party like an animal, enjoy an outdoor treasure hunt or participate in other
Recreation Division KIDS
activities offered at our new Eco-Parties held at Veterans Oasis Park! Call the EEC at
480-782-2890 for details on party themes, available times and costs. You can also email
the EEC at
EEC@chandleraz.gov or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
- The Amazing Race! (Land Navigation for Kids),Tue. Jan. 13, 4-5:30 p.m., $8; 6-13 years
old. The outdoors are more fun when you know where you’re going! Kids will engage in a
Join the Active Kids Camp!
friendly “Amazing Race” style competition while learning the basic techniques of using a
map, compass, and GPS unit.
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center offers a new youth
- Mother Nature’s Storytime, Thurs., Jan. 8-Feb. 26, 10-10:45 a.m., free; 3-6 years old.
development program call Active Kidscamp that runs
Come and enjoy stories, games, and crafts that will enhance your child’s love for
Saturdays, Jan. 17-Feb. 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the TRC
the natural environment. Be prepared to go outdoors. This program is free, but pre-
registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver; drop-
Gymnasium. This program features a variety of activities for
offs are not allowed.
8-12 year olds to learn more about maintaining a healthy
lifestyle, participating in sports and fi tness and making new
For more information on any EEC program call 480-782-2890
friends. Parents are encouraged to attend with their child.
or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
There is a $33 fee for the class. For more information, call
480-782-2907 or visit www.chandleraz/gov/tumbleweed.
Teen Talent Competition!
January Stroke Clinics with
On Friday, Jan. 30, from 6-9 p.m., Chandler Recreation
teen programs will host the fi fth annual Teen Talent
Chandler Aquatics
Competition at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Audition
applications for singers, dancers and performers are
Stroke clinics are designed to help participants ages 6-8 and 9
now being accepted. Prizes will be awarded to the top
and up improve their strokes and provide a basic understanding
talent! For application information, call Michael Ballard at
of swimming with a team. Instructors will provide fi tness
480-782-2711 or email
michael.ballard@chandleraz.gov.
swimming workouts and drills and prepare swimmers for
swim team. It is recommended that participants are able to
swim at least 25 yards without stopping, have an American
Red Cross swimming ability equivalent to our Fish class, or can
TRC Basketball Bonanza on Jan. 31
perform with some profi ciency the following strokes: front
crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. The clinics run Tuesdays
The City of Chandler’s Tumbleweed Recreation Center will host
and Thursday evenings from Jan. 6-22. There is a $30 fee for
a one-day basketball event on Sat., Jan. 31 from 8 a.m.-noon
residents and $40 for non-residents. For more information,
featuring a hot-shot competition, three-point shootout and free
visit
www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics or call 480-782-2733.
throw contest. Open to boys and girls 9-14 years of age. There
is a $4 fee for the event and registration runs from November
14-January 30 at the Chandler Community Center, Environmental
Education Center, Snedigar Recreation Center and Tumbleweed
Recreation Center. Registration will be accepted onsite at 8 a.m.
Bubble Blast at TRC on Jan. 14
on the day of the event at Tumbleweed Recreation Center in the
West Gym. Class code: 3110.279. For more information, call Abel
Come enjoy a day in the midst of bubbles at this new kids
Mendoza at 480-782-2912 or email
abel.Mendoza@chandleraz.gov.
event on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This play
area is for children 5 years and younger to play under parental/
guardian supervision. There will be bubble wands and machines
for kids in a fun and safe atmosphere. The fee is $2 per child
Daddy Daughter Valentine’s Dance
unless you are a TRC family pass holder. For more information,
call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz/gov/tumbleweed.
– “Belle of the Ball”
Dad and his special girl won’t want to miss this exciting
Valentine’s event planned just for the two of you on Friday, Feb.
13, 6-8 p.m. at the Chandler Community Center in Room 110.
McCullough-Price House
Enjoy dancing, contests, crafts, food and each couple will receive
a keepsake photograph. Moms and guardians are welcome if
to Host Chinese Cooking
dad cannot make it. Fee is $25 per couple with daughters ages
4-10 and an additional $10 for a sibling. The date to register by is
Class for Kids:
Friday, February 6, or until the event is sold out. Please mail in or
drop off your registration at the Downtown Community Center,
Tumbleweed Recreation Center or Snedigar Recreation Center.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the historic McCullough-Price The event code is 5099.268. Online registration is unavailable
House on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m.-noon with this exciting for this dance. For more information, call 480-782-2640.
cooking class for children. They will learn about tea, eating
customs and how to use chopsticks! Kids will hear the tale of
The Song Bird and enjoy almond cookies and tea. This class is
for ages 7-12 and the fee is $9 per child. For more information,
call 480-782-2876 or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/pricehouse.
Movie Days at TRC
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center invites parents and kids to
enjoy a movie on “Monday Matinee” at 11:30 a.m. for $2 on the
following dates: Jan. 12 (Polar Express), Jan. 26 (The Pebble &
Penguin). TRC also offers “After School Movie Days” for youth
BREAK TIME
(6-12) and teens (13-17) on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. The January
schedule includes: SpongeBob Square Pants (1/6), Scooby
Doo 2 (1/13), Nanny McPhee (1/20) and Nacho Libre (1/27). For
The winter issue of Break Time magazine is available at many
more information, call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz/
City of Chandler facilities and Chandler Fry’s Stores. You can
view the magazine at
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. For
gov/tumbleweed. The fee is $2 for youth and $3 for teens.
more information about Chandler Recreation programs, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/recreation or call 480-782-2727. The spring
Break Time will be available Fri., Jan. 23. Spring registration for
residents begins Sat., Feb. 7 (Fri., Feb. 13 for non-residents).
Tumble Tots at TRC
ALWAYS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CHANDLERAZ.GOV/BREAKTIME
2010 S. ALMA SCHOOL RD. 855 WEST WARNER RD.
This indoor play area at TRC on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9
CHANDLER, AZ 85248 GILBERT, AZ 85233
a.m.-noon is designed for children 5 years and under to play under
parental/guardian supervisions. This fun, safe and clean area will
1950 WEST RAY RD. 981 WEST ELLIOT RD.
have plenty of toys, equipment and activities to keep toddlers
CHANDLER, AZ 85224 CHANDLER, AZ 85224
entertained. There is a $2 fee per child (included in all TRC family
2075 NORTH ALMA SCHOOL RD.
passes); maximum of 4 children per adult. For more information,
CHANDLER, AZ 85224 call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz/gov/tumbleweed.
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