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Fun For the Whole Family   The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure!

   What's in them? You know that your kids have something special inside them. We know it too. The Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and K ignite the minds of children like yours to bring learning and innate possibility alive. With courses in six core subjects, as well as world languages, we are helping Arizona students in grades K-12 reach their true, personal potential. Discover the Arizona Virtual Academy. Discover what your children have in them. Call or visit us online. (less) ... (more)

   As a leader in all things from cotton to technology, the City of Chandler has a unique and fascinating past. Our museum presents this history from the first settlers, the Hohokam (300 B.C to 1450 A.D), through the development of the City of Chandler today. Special exhibits are featured in our temporary display gallery and change a few times a year so there is always something new to enjoy! Kids summer workshops and holiday events are ongoing. For updated information contact the Chandler Museum at 480-782-2717, or visit our website. Admission is free. Open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. (less) ... (more)

Museum for Children and Families   Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the Children's Museum of Phoenix mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. With hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness. The Childrens Museum of Phoenix is located at 215 N. 7th Street, downtown Phoenix, at the SE corner of 7th Street and Van Buren in the historic Monroe School Building. (less) ... (more)

Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

   The Phoenix Zoo is one of the nations largest non profit zoological parks and has been named one of the TOP FIVE best zoos for children and families. In addition to our more than 1,200 animals, theres so much to explore every day at the Zoo including keeper talks, live animal encounter shows and more.

Build Your Own Teddy Bear   Stuffington Bear Factory has been in business since 1959 and offers a wide selection of stuffed animals and outfits. We are one of the last remaining stuffed animals factories in the United states, and also a retail store. We host fantastic birthday parties, educational field trips, private tours, and Girl Scout events. We are open for retail Monday through Saturday, 10am - 5pm. Each day we offer a free drop-in tour of our facility at 1pm - please feel free to stop by and learn all about the history and production of stuffed animals. Use our interactive and kid-friendly equipment to stuff your very own furry friend. (less) ... (more)