In the vast, sunny horizon of Arizona, where cacti stand tall like green giants and the Grand Canyon stretches wide like an open mouth yawning, a rare species of bright, young minds thrives. They are the coding kids of AZ, known as Code Wizards among the local burrowing owls and roadrunners. These Code Wizards could be found huddled over their glowing wizardry screens, their fingers dancing across the keyboard with the speed of a rattlesnake’s strike. Their eyes blaze brighter than the Phoenix sun as they breathe life into lines of code, creating magical universes, clever robots, or even the next hilarious cat video game. The leader of the pack is a quirky character named Billy ‘Binary’ Bighorn. Now, Billy wasn't your typical bighorn sheep. His horns didn't curve back; instead, they formed perfect circles, much like the zeros and ones he loved. Billy ‘Binary’ Bighorn, with his glasses perched precariously on his snout and a lovable nerdy laugh, was the coding genius of Arizona. Billy and his gang of Code Wizards would gather in their secret coding cave (which was actually Billy's spacious, air-conditioned basement) every weekend. You could hear their excited chatter echo around the cave as they created pixelated masterpieces or debugged their codes, their joy more infectious than a desert wildflower bloom. From the shimmering mirage of the Sonoran Desert to the snow-laden peaks of Flagstaff, the legend of Billy ‘Binary’ Bighorn and his Code Wizards echoes. With each keystroke, they keep proving that Arizona's coding kids are as hot and brilliant as their home state. Now, if only they could code themselves a solution to avoid those pesky cactus pricks!
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
Parents know that their children's time away from home and school matters. The Learning, Enrichment, and Play (LEAP) program offered by the Marana Unified School District provides supervised, secure learning and play experiences for children enrolled in pre-K through sixth grade. The LEAP sites are licensed facilities, located at each elementary school in the district, and provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for children to learn, play, and grow. For middle schoolers, the Teen Extended Day (TED) program offers academic enrichment tailored to their needs. With LEAP and TED, parents can feel confident that their children are in a secure environment, receiving the educational and enrichment opportunities they need.