'The Historic Y'

Paulo Freire Freedom School
is housed at the historic YWCA building
at
300 E. University Blvd.

(1/2 block west of 4th Ave on University)


An Amazing Location

Covering 7,500 square feet of space,
completely renovated
before the start of school in August 2005,
the school has several classrooms spaces,
a science lab, a computer lab, a cafeteria and a library.

In addition, students are able to use
the ZUZI! Dance Company studios and theater
which are located directly above the school
for their art/health education program.

Students also enjoy
service learning opportunities
and access to a wide variety of
educational and environmental organizations
housed within 'The Historic Y' complex
including:
The Rogue Theater,
the Bat Conservation International,
the Arizona Wilderness Coalition,
the Tucson Audubon Society,
Friends of the Saguaro National Park,
the Sky Island Alliance,
the Environmental Educators Exchange, Tucson CSA,
the Sierra Club Rincon Group,
the Sonoran Joint Venture, and the
Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection.

The University of Arizona is
within walking distance of the school,
as well as, four great museums:
the U of A Museum of Art,
the Center for Creative Photography,
the Arizona State Museum,
and the Arizona Historical Society.