This month we're outward bound in celebration of Great Outdoors Month! Even though summer temperatures are on the rise we're showing you have to play it cool and reconnect with the great outdoors. Scroll through this month's top picks and Be An Outsider with us!
Party in the Park
The City of Chandler rocks the town red, white and blue Wednesday, July 4 with the return of its annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Tumbleweed Park. The party in the park reigns across Tumbleweed from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with food vendors and a big boom sky-illuminating fireworks display kicking off at 9 p.m. Families are encourage to bring their own games and activities or take advantage of Tumbleweed's many park amenities. Admission into the park is free and onsite parking is available for $5 per vehicle.
Top Picks for the Month
Aquatics
Safety first. Chandler Aquatics
Junior Lifeguarding program introduces young swimmers ages 10 to 15 to the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard. Participates learn lifeguarding techniques, leadership, responsibility, first aid and CPR/AED training in preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguard course.
Preschool
Happy Campers can start building a solid foundation for educational success with the summer edition of Club Building Blocks at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center or Building Blocks - Summer Camp. Each week early learners enjoy educational and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games and group activities. Help your children aged 3-5 years get ahead of the class as they Discover, Imagine, Grow.
Youth
Experience Science & Discoveryas you become a nature detective uncovering the secrets of plants, animals and bugs. You'll bug out over hands-on investigations and experimental play.
Teen
Play it cool this summer with a Salt River Kayak Excursion. Spend the day paddling along the lush green riverbanks and towering red cliffs of the Salt River. Keep alert for sightings of wild horses, bald eagles and Arizona wildlife as you gain a unique perspective of the Sonoran Desert scenery
Adult
Make picture perfect memories this summer with Intro to Photography. Aspiring photographers to parent-razzi will learn everything from how to set-up your camera to composition and lighting tricks. Get more out of your digital camera as you discover the fundamentals of photography.
Active Adult
Unleash your inner Picasso as you discover the world of Oil & Acrylics. Each art class explores a unique painting technique using surprising textures, interesting effects and ways acrylics can be used with watercolors and pastels.
Therapeutics
Hang Ten, Dude! Join Recreation and Athletics for Individuals with Disabilities (RAD) on Saturday, June 16 as they catch the wave and ride it into the annual Family Luau Party. Throw on your loudest Hawaiian attire and limbo down toHamilton Aquatic Centerfrom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for an island-inspired dinner and fun-filled evening of dancing and swimming. Don't de-lei register today! This free family event requires pre-registration.
