Just in Time for the Long, Hot Days of Summer Vacation.

Are you ready for a fun-filled, mind-expanding summer break?

Stick with Boomer Bear throughout the hot summer months for some of the coolest fun on the planet. You’ll keep your mind sharp and your school skills intact in the very best way—with fun games, challenging puzzles and informative news stories written just for you!

Care to up the ante on adventure? You can write for Bear Essential News, too! Share your summer travels, camp stories and other exciting news with kids around the state.

Your passport to fun awaits inside the pages of Bear!

You Can Get the Scoop This Summer!

What are YOU doing this summer? Going to any ball games, cool camps or interesting vacation destinations? Write about your adventures for the newspaper!

Young Reporters write for Bear Essential News.

Joining this free program is easy.

Go to BearEssentialNews.com and click on the Young Reporters tab for the sign-up form and more info. Summer is a great time to start!

Report for me, Boomer Bear

More Family-Friendly Events to Make Your Summer Break Fun!

Loft Kids Fest Saturday and Sunday mornings through July 16 at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Doors open at 9:15 and free movies start at 10 a.m. Find movie listings at loftcinema.org.

Bookmans Summer Kids Events in July from 10–11 a.m.  Event days differ depending on location. For days and weekly themes, check bookmans.com/blog/

Fox Tucson Theatre Summer Movie Matinee Enjoy fun family movies at the historic downtown venue. See Mary Poppins on July 9, Babe on July 16, Fantastic Mr. Fox on July 23 or The Muppet Movie on July 30. For more info, visit foxtucson.com.

Free Movies in the Park July 14 & July 28 at Reid Park Demeester Center. DC League of Super-Pets on July 14, Strange World on July 28. Activities start at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 7:45 p.m.

Summer Poolooza July 13, 20 & 25. Tucson Parks & Rec hosts these free pool parties from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Find locations and more info at www.tucsonaz.gov/parks under Pools and Splash Pads.

Movies on the Lawn July 15 & Aug. 19 at Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center. The Bad Guys on July 15, The Mitchells vs. the Machines on Aug. 19. Movies start around 7:30 p.m.

Mega Mania July 15, 1–5 p.m. at Pima Community College Downtown Campus. This all-ages, free festival has cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery! For more info, visit www.library.pima.gov/news/megamania-returns/.