Arizona Teachers Walkout: Things To Do With The Kids in Tucson

TUCSON, AZ – On Thursday morning, parents around Arizona are going to wake up and wonder what to do with the kids. Teachers around the state are planning on walking out to protest low pay and inadequate funding for education.

While there is widespread support for the action, parents are still scrambling to figure out what to with the kids for the day.

They are also beginning to wonder what happens if the walkout goes on for more than one day.

They do have one thing working out for them. The walkout happens to start on National Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day. (Get Tucson Patch's daily newsletter and real-time news alerts. Or, find your local Patch here and subscribe).

If that doesn't work for you, Patch has a few other ideas for you:

KIDCO – The after-school program run by the city's Department of Parks and Recreation will change into a full-day care program on Thursday and Friday. The program, which is only open to currently registered families, will start at 7:30 a.m. and run through 6 p.m.. No lunch or snacks will be provided and the program will cost $5 each day. Check here to find locations.

Boys & Girls Clubs – The clubs throughout the region will be opening their doors to families every day during the walkout. It will be just like during the summer, with the clubs offering day camp from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. If you're a member, camp will be free. If not, it will be $20. While breakfast will not be served, kids will be given lunch and snacks. To find a club, go here.

Tucson Jewish Community Center – Every day that the teachers are out, the center will be offering a full day of activities for members and non-members. Art, swimming and others sports, cooking, and more. The camp is $50 for non-members and $40 for members. Find out more here.

YMCA – The three YMCAs in Tucson will have a full-day program available for students not in school on Thursday. There will be plenty of activities and two snacks but no meals. It's $27 per student for the day plus $25 annual membership if you're not already a member. Click here for more details.

Pima County Public Library – The library doesn't have programs directly related to the walkout but it does have daily programs and allows children 8-years-old and older without a parent and can provide contact information for a teen or adult who can be called if necessary. For more information on what the Library has to offer, go to their webpage.

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Photo via Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Vista.