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2101 E. River Road Tucson, AZ 85718 520-209-7551
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10/18/2026

🌵 Sabino Canyon Exploration: Desert Adventure for Grades 3-5!

🎒Calling all young explorers! Join CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventures for an unforgettable half-day desert trip through Sabino Canyon. Students will board the open-air Sabino Canyon Tram for a scenic ride filled with hands-on stories, interactive sensory activities, native plant discovery, and local wildlife encounters led by knowledgeable docents.
📍 Who: Grades 3–5
🗓️ Dates: Tues 10/27 – CV / MZ, Thurs 10/29 – VV / SD
💵 Fee: $50
📲 Register Today: Scan the QR code or visit cfsd16.arux.app to secure a spot!

10/17/2026

Need a night out?
🍷✨ Drop off the kids for Tapas for Teachers Parents Night Out!

📅 Date: Thursday, November 12

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Manzanita Elementary School

💵 Fee: $40

Enjoy an evening to yourself while supporting our school community! Spots are limited—enroll today at cfsd16.arux.app or scan the QR code! 📲

10/16/2026

Ready to turn your middle schooler into a real-life treasure hunter?

🧩📍Join the Community Schools Outdoor Adventure Program for an action-packed half-day Geocaching Workshop!

🎒✨Students will learn how to navigate using GPS handhelds and the online geocaching app, discover caching etiquette, and put their skills to the test hunting for hidden treasure in nearby parks and neighborhoods in our Community Schools Van! It’s the ultimate way to exercise both mind and body outdoors.
🌲🗺️ 📍 Who: Orange Grove & Esperero Canyon Middle School Students
📅 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Lunch in the classroom included, then off to hunt!)
💵 Fee: $45.00
🚌 Pick Up & Drop Off: At your student's middle school

Spots are limited! Head to cfsd16.arux.app to enroll today—look for the Outdoor Adventures Session!

10/15/2026

Turn early release days into a real-life treasure hunt!

🧩🧭 The CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventure Program is excited to announce Geocaching the Canyons for 3rd–5th graders! Students will explore the scenic desert trails of the Catalina Foothills while learning the real-world sport of geocaching. Using district-provided GPS devices, they’ll decode clues to hunt for hidden treasures, craft custom trinkets to swap inside caches, and even help build and hide our very own official cache to publish on Geocaching.com! Program Highlights:
🎒 Grades: 3–5
🗓 Starts: Week of November 3 (Early Release Days)
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
💰 Fee: $225.00
🚌 Transportation: District vehicles provide pickup and drop-off directly at your child's school!
🥾 Activities: Daily trail hikes, desert navigation, nature education, and cache crafting. Pack a water bottle, tie up those hiking shoes, and get ready to hunt for treasure right in our backyard! ⚠️ Space is limited! Scan the QR code in the image or click the link cfsd16.arux.app to register today 👇

10/14/2026

Got a 3rd–5th grader ready for a real adventure? Send them underground! 🔦🦇

CFSD Community Schools Outdoor Adventure Program is taking students on an exciting Caving Exploration of Peppersauce Cave! Guided by our team, kids will crawl, climb, and explore winding passages, shimmering rock formations, and secret hidden chambers. Helmets and headlamps are provided—just dress them in old clothes that can get muddy and pack their curiosity!

Trip Details:
🗓 Wednesday, Oct 21: Canyon View & Ventana Vista Elementary
🗓 Thursday, Oct 22: Manzanita & Sunrise Drive Elementary
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
🎒 Grades: 3–5
💰 Fee: $75.00

🚌 Logistics: Pickup is directly at your school! Return drop-off is at the Outdoor Adventure Office at CFHS. Spots fill up fast for this wild half-day trip—scan the QR code in the image or visit cfsd16.arux.app to register today 👇

10/13/2026

Exciting news for Quarter 2—After-School Enrichment Classes start THIS WEEK! 🎉👟

Before you pack those backpacks, here’s a quick head’s up on our schedule:

📌 Standard Enrichment Classes start on Monday!

📌 NO Early Release Classes this week! Due to the busy half-day schedule in October, Early Release classes won't officially begin until the first week of November.

BUT WE AREN'T LEAVING YOU HANGING! 🚨

To kick off the quarter on our first Early Release day, we’re hosting KICKBALL DAY: Just for Kicks! ⚽💨

Bring your game face and your best sneakers for an afternoon of fun, friends, and run-around excitement!

⏰ When: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Who: Grades K–5

🎟️ Registration Required: Spots fill fast, so don't wait! Sign up now at cfsd16.arux.app!

See you on the field! 🙌🎈

10/12/2026

Forget sitting on your phone all afternoon—we’re going underground. 🔦✨

Catalina Foothills High School is hitting Peppersauce Cave, and it’s going to be wild! Get ready to crawl, climb, and explore crazy winding passages, secret chambers, and shimmering rock formations with your friends.

No gear? No problem. Helmets and headlamps are provided—just bring clothes you’re down to get muddy and a real sense of adventure.

The Deets:

🗓 When: Tuesday, October 20 | 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM

🎓 Who: Grades 9–12 ONLY

🎟 Cost: $75.00

Spots are going to fill up fast. Scan the QR code in the flyer or follow the link cfsd16.arux.app to lock in your spot before it sells out! 👇

10/03/2026

🎒 GET READY TO EXPLORE! FALL ELEMENTARY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS ARE OPEN!🌵🔍

Register now for our Elementary Fall Outdoor Adventure Programs for Grades 3–5! Whether your student wants to earn a Junior Ranger badge, explore underground caves, or ride the Sabino Canyon Tram, we have amazing half-day adventures planned for October!

Here is a sneak peek at what’s coming up:

🏜️ Saguaro National Park Adventure

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

Who: Grades 3–5 (Depart & return to Sunrise Drive Elementary)

Cost: $40.00

Highlights: Scavenger hunt checklist, tracking animal prints, cacti bird-nest spotting, and earning an official Saguaro National Park Junior Ranger badge!

🦇 Caving Peppersauce

When: Wednesday, October 21 (for VV & CV) | Thursday, October 22 (for SD & MZ)

Time: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Depart from your school, return to CFHS Outdoor Adventure Office)

Who: Grades 3–5

Cost: $75.00

Highlights: Half-day caving adventure exploring Peppersauce Cave! See rock formations, shimmy through the "rabbit hole," and discover underground waters. (Helmets & headlamps provided!)

🚃 Sabino Canyon Exploration

When: Tuesday, October 27 (for MZ & CV) | Thursday, October 29 (for SD & VV)

Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Depart & return to your elementary school)

Who: Grades 3–5

Cost: $50.00

Highlights: Ride the open-air Sabino Canyon Tram, learn about Sonoran Desert wildlife from docents, and get hands-on with interactive sensory activities!

📲 WHERE TO ENROLL:
Grab your spot online at cfsd16.arux.app or scan the QR code on the flyer!

📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: .outdoors

📧 Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

10/01/2026

9-12th Graders are you ready to trade the classroom for the canyon? 🥾💦

We’re heading out for an Aravaipa Canyon Hiking Adventure! Expect epic views, water trail crossings, and a solid day outdoors with friends.
📅 When: Monday, October 5 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📲 How to join: Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit cfsd16.arux.app to lock in your spot! Spaces are limited, so don't wait up! ⚡

09/29/2026

🎣 Adventure awaits for middle schoolers! ☀️

Give your kids a day outdoors to fish, explore, and spot local wildlife at beautiful Patagonia Lake State Park! Tucked in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona, it's the perfect spot to cast a line and spot whitetail deer or great blue herons along the shore. 🦅🦌

📍 Event Details:
🗓 Date: Monday, October 5
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎒 Who: Grades 6–8
Fee: $90.00
🎣 Gear: Bring your own fishing pole and binoculars, or borrow gear from us!

Spaces fill up fast, so secure your student's spot today!

👉 Scan the QR code in the flyer or register online at: cfsd16.arux.app

Address

2101 E River Road
Tucson, AZ
85718

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15202097551

Website

http://communityschools.cfsd16.org/

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