Who said that camp is just for kids? Explore the world at Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson J) this summer! Channel your inner adventurer and introduce yourself to the languages, cultures, and cuisines of China, France, Italy, Mexico, and Israel. Each day of the Around The World: Adult Summer Camp will focus on a different country’s culture and will include a language class, art making activity, and cooking class.
For more information, please contact Barbara Fenig, Director of Arts & Culture, at bfenig@tucsonjcc.org or 520-299-3000 x236. You can register at tucsonjcc.org.
Mexico: Monday, June 12
9:00-9:45 am Introduction to Spanish Class with Myriam Barrientos
9:45-10:30 am Mexican Tile Making with Gerri Young
10:30-11:30 am Mexican Cooking Class
China: Tuesday, June 13
9:00- 10:15 am Introduction to Mandarin class with Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
10:15 – 11:30am Chinese Calligraphy with Tucson’s Chinese Cultural Center
Italy: Wednesday, June 14
9:00-10:15 am Introduction to Italian class with Theresa Levy
10:15-11:30 am Italian cooking demonstration with Roma Imports’ Lilian Speith
France: Thursday, June 15
9:00-10:15 am Introduction to French with Alliance Francais
10:15-11:30 am Crepe Cooking Class with Alliance Francais
Israel: Friday, June 16
9:00-9:45 am Introduction to Hebrew with Sara Mussman
9:45-10:30 am Israeli Dance with Brandi Hawkins
10:30-11:30 am Israeli Cooking Class with the Tucson J’s Shinshinim
The cost for this new program is $50 for members per day, $60 for non-members, or $225 for the entire week-long
experience for members and $275 for non-members.
Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
Family Shabbat at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from 5:45 pm (service), 7 pm (dinner). This interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. We’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. $25 per family (two adults & up to 4 children); adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP by June 12 to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or edasst@caiaz.org.
Shabbat Dinner for Seniors
Friday, June 16th, 6:00pm
2110 East Lincoln Drive, Phoenix
Scrumptious full course Shabbat dinner!
Suggested minimum donation: $5
RSVP: chani@sosaz.org or call 602-492-7670
Our Jewish Generation Singles Shabbat Dinner with Project Jewish Love at 7:30 pm. For singles age 21-39. $18 advance registration. RSVP required. For more information, contact admin@projectjewishlove.com or ourjewishgeneration.com/events.
Singles Shabbat Dinner with Project Jewish Love at Congregation Beth Tefillah, 10636 N 71st Way #1, Scottsdale from 7:30-9:30 pm. For singles age 40 and older. $18 advance registration. RSVP required. For more information, contact admin@projectjewishlove.com.
Shabbat Experience at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Road, Tucson from 9:30 am-noon. 9:30-10 am Hebrew reading for elementary school-aged children; 11 am-noon conversational Hebrew, prayers, stories, Torah reading for birth to grade 6. Also, join us for PJ Library story time. Free. 520-577-1171 or cbsaz.org.
Join Gesher Disability Resources (formerly Council For Jews With Special Needs) for our monthly Simchat Shabbat service. This month we will be at Temple Emanuel of Tempe. After services, stick around for a Kiddush lunch hosted by gracious Gesher Disability Resources member and Temple Emanuel members.
Simchat Shabbat is a FREE and fun service where all are welcome. Reservations for Simchat Shabbat are not required, but appreciated. Please call the CJSN offices at (480) 629-5343 or send an e-mail to rachel@cjsn.org, to let us know when you will be joining us, how many in your party, or for any questions.
Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
S.T.E.A.M. Sundays at the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave., Tucson. Features S.T.E.A.M.-based (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) educational programming on Sundays, with reduced admission all day of only $3 per person. 520-792-9985 or childrensmuseumtucson.org.