Rodeo means a couple of vacation days for thousands of Tucson students each year. This year some can spend it learning water polo or singing like the cast of "Glee," thanks to several new programs.
"We have a lot of families who can't take off the time, and we wanted to offer kids something to do while they are out of school," said Catrina Sneva, who works with KU Studios, a performing arts group offering pop-culture-based options.
The UA Campus Recreation Center has introduced a day learning kayaking and a lacrosse clinic. Organizers said the center is starting to offer more summer camps and thought activities over rodeo break was a natural next step.
Steve Leininger, La Paloma Academy's principal, said a carnival over rodeo break seemed a good way to involve the community.
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• School Day Out Camp: Glee'k Out! - KU Studios, home of Kids Unlimited, 6066 N. Oracle Road. Singing, acting and dancing. For 6-12 graders. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24. $50, includes lunch and snacks. 293-1225.
• School Day Out Camp: Calling All Fashionistas! - KU Studios, home of Kids Unlimited, 6066 N. Oracle Road. Diva camp with lessons in modeling, presentation, hair and makeup, interviewing, runway training and photo shoots. Grades 1 to 12. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 25. $50, includes lunch and snacks. 293-1225.
• Rodeo Break 2011: Sportcat Aqua Day - University of Arizona, Student Recreation Center, 1400 E. Sixth St. Kayak in the pool and play water polo with the UA men's water polo team. Participate in other age-appropriate water activities monitored by A-Camp counselors. Meet Olympian Lacey Nymeyer. For K-8th grade students. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 25. $40. 1-773-315-8233.
• Rodeo Weekend Four-Day Carnival - La Paloma Academy, Lakeside Campus, 8140 E. Golf Links Road. Features rides, food, games, prizes and fun for the entire family. $15 armbands allow unlimited rides on the day they are purchased.. 5-10 p.m. Feb. 24; 5-11 p.m. Feb. 25; Noon-11 p.m. Feb. 26: Noon-9 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 733-7373.
• Rodeo Break Women's Lacrosse Clinic - Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Learn the fundamentals of the fastest-growing sport in Arizona from the UA Women's Lacrosse team. Grades 6 to 12. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 26. $40. 209-7551.
