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ACTION SPORTS CAMPS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF OLYMPIANS by Tom Winter

YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY

When Bob Dylan crooned, “The times they are a-changin’,” he certainly wasn’t thinking of the Olympics. But with a slew of action sports poised to take center stage in Tokyo 2020, the summer Olympics will be unlike any you’ve witnessed.

With events like half-pipe and slope-style skiing now in the winter Olympic mix, as well as the explosion of skateparks and bike pump tracks and other alternative sports locally, what’s a hip parent of a future Olympian to do? Well, probably not sign their kid up for Little League (not that there’s anything wrong with that).

For Boulder parents with actionsports-oriented kids looking to mix it up in the summer camp world, and who also sneakily think little Joey is Olympic material (hey, you never know), here’s how to get hip to Boulder’s brave new world of action-sport camps and other kid activities that may lead to a gold medal future. Or, more realistically, offer an easy, fun and safe introduction to the action sports world.

Climbing

Sport climbing will make its debut in Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics. The event will consist of three disciplines: lead climbing, speed climbing and bouldering. Medalists will be determined upon the total performance in all disciplines. Check our listings of ABC Kids Climbing Camps, EVO Rock + Fitness Climbing Camps, as well as Boulder Rock Club (303-447-2804, boulderrockclub. com). They offer kids the chance to enter the vertical world of climbing with indoor and outdoor instruction. Instruction starts for athletes as young as 4 in their tiny tots’ program, with youth and teen programs also available. Their five-day indoor/outdoor camp offerings for children and teens are complimented by a girlsonly weeklong camp that takes place in August.

Skateboarding

Featuring both street and park skateboarding, the sport will bring a distinctly X-Games vibe to Tokyo. For athletes, there are 80 spots available (40 for men, 40 for women), with each event featuring 20 competitors: three from the World Championships, 16 from world rankings and one from the host, Japan. Check out Avid4 Adventure in our Outdoor section, which is also a great place to look if your kid is interested in...

Surfing

Surfing will take center stage in 2020, as Japan hosts the event at Tsurigasaki Beach. Given that we don’t have an actual wave pool in Colorado (yet), the best way to get hip to the Centennial State’s closest equivalent to surfing is stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Surfing’s close cousin will develop the boardsport skills to not only surf Colorado’s river waves, but be able to sort out your balance when you drop in on an ocean wave.

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H ABC KIDS CLIMBING BOULDER 303-443-5437 ABCKIDSBOULDER.COM/CAMPS Full- and half-day, indoor and outdoor climbing camps. Featuring indoor climbing, trips to local outdoor climbing areas, art, cooperative games, special events and quality instruction. All ages and abilities.

BMX

Long an X-Games staple, BMX biking debuted in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Action-packed and a spectator favorite, the inclusion of the sport into the Olympic mix marked the beginning of the new wave of Olympic action sports. There are plenty of bike-related camps, including Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures and Woodward Copper (see listings), not to mention 303 Dirt (970-749-3957, 303dirt.com).

303 Dirt offers a combination of group skills coaching, “day away adventures” and other skill camps and seminars for both BMX and mountain bike athletes. Coaches include mountain biking legend Myles Rockwell, 2000MTB downhill world champion, and Miriam Van EK, who can help kids dial in their dirt jumping skills. A highlight is their sixth annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Valmont Bike Park on June 8.

H ACADEMY STABLES LAFAYETTE 303-665-4637 ACADEMYSTABLES.COM Activities are designed for kids ages 6 and older, and sessions run from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lessons include horse care, horse shows, horse safety, riding instruction, horse show and Friday pizza day. Both English and Western-style riding available. Call for reservations.

H ANYTHING GOES — WITH BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Play the final week of summer with a wide range of camper and counselor favorites. We will have a plan, but anything goes! Campers will have a large part of this week’s planning and activities. Ages 5-11.

H BOULDER INDOOR SOCCER CAMP BOULDER 303-440-0809 BOULDERINDOORSOCCER.COM/ CAMPS-CLINICS Summer camps all summer long. Morning, afternoon and full-day camps, with an evening option available as well. Your player can register for individual days or for the entire week. Discounts for multiple days of registration.

H BOULDER KARATE BOULDER 303-442-4330 BOULDERKARATE.COM Designed for kids to have a blast while learning important life lessons through martial arts. Fun karate activities and games throughout the day include: ninja dodgeball, kung fu relay races, to name a few. Character-building study of our five values (attitude, integrity, respect, self-control and heart) is included, as well. Learn interesting lessons on the five Shoalin animals (tiger, leopard, crane, snake and dragon). And to complete the experience, each child receives a uniform and a belt. Full days go from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with half-day options available, from June-August. Ages 5-12.

H BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION — JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG This camp offers juniors, ages 4-17, an opportunity to immerse themselves in the game and hone their skills with assistant professional David Talaba and PGA apprentice Breighton Bardezbanian as instructors. You learn the fundamentals, course management, rules and etiquette,

putting, chipping, pitching, iron swing and driver swing. At the end of each session, each junior will receive personalized drills designed to help improve their game. All skill levels welcome.

H BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION — RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Bounce, tumble, swing, balance, play games, make friends, swim and more! Beginner through advanced gymnasts will have the opportunity to learn, challenge themselves, and have fun in our state-ofthe-art facility (including three trampolines, foam pits, trapeze, rope swing, vaults, bars, beam, pommel horse, parallel bars, high bar and rings). A great introduction for beginners or opportunities to continue learning at all levels. Ages 5-12.

H BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION — TENNIS BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Enjoy a great combination of fun, skillbuilding, games and tennis activities to help students improve their game in a fun, supportive environment. Ages 5-16.

H CAMP RMTC AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN TENNIS CENTER BOULDER 303-449-5033 RMTENNISCENTER.COM Welcome to Boulder County’s premier tennis camp. RMTC offers full- and half-day camps centering on tennis and featuring a full complement of sports and activities. Your children will enjoy tennis, swimming, basketball, soccer, the arts and overall athletic development. Three weeks of Nike Tennis Camps, six weeks of Camp RMTC Tennis and Sports Camps, 10 weeks of RMTC High-Performance Training Camps!

H CAMP TIMBERLINE OUTTA BOUNDS LOCATIONS ALONG THE FRONT RANGE 970-484-8462 CAMPTIMBERLINE.COM A day camp unlike any other for ages 6-14. Ten locations along the Front Range, Monday through Friday.

H COLORADO ACADEMY MUSTANG SPORTS CAMPS DENVER 303-914-2531 COLORADOACADEMYSUMMER.ORG

Whether for a competitive player or an individual achiever, Mustang Sports Camps are a special experience for young people. Camps include team sports, adventure sports, taekwondo, horsemanship, fencing, yoga, bowling and more.

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H DAWSON SUMMER CAMPS LAFAYETTE 303-381-0445 DAWSONSCHOOL.ORG/SUMMER Come join us this summer for eight weeks of Dawson’s 80-plus exciting summer camps and programs for ages 5-15. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 1-July 31. We will offer various weeklong day camps in arts, tech, sports and more. Full hot/ cold lunch in our dining hall. Take a break and cool off in the pool daily. Experienced adult director for every camp, five-to-one camper/staff ratio. Cost range: $330-$450 per week.

H EVO ROCK + FITNESS SUMMER CLIMBING CAMPS LOUISVILLE 303-317-3770 EVOROCK.COM/LOUISVILLE-CO/SUMMERCLIMBING-CAMPS/ All ability levels welcome! EVO Rock + Fitness Louisville has weeklong indoor and outdoor summer camps for kids of all ages and climbing levels. Our team of experienced instructors facilitates funfilled days of top-rope climbing, bouldering, climbing games, obstacle course challenges, slacklining, yoga and more. Full- and half-day indoor climbing day camps, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. outdoor day camp. Indoor camps are for ages 6-12. Outdoor camps are for ages 7-14. Climbing rental gear included.

H EXTREME RECESS — WITH BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Your child will come home happy, tired and excited for the next day with this camp packed with both ‘old and new school’ games, sports and adventures. This camp offers a variety of daily activities including fishing, basketball, volleyball, wall ball, capture the flag, indoor climbing and more! Ages 5-11.

H GAME ON! SPORTS CAMP 4 GIRLS BOULDER 720-893-2386 GAMEONSPORTS4GIRLS.COM/BOULDER/ SUMMER-CAMP Empowerment, confidence, self-esteem, teamwork, sportsmanship... “Just 4 Girls.” Learn and play multiple sports each day, which may include lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, fitness and more in a safe, noncompetitive environment. Game On! has spent years devoted to inspiring girls of all skill levels in grades pre-K through eighth, through its proven teaching methodologies, fun programming, spirited traditions and high-quality staff. Camp runs weekly from June 1-July 17 at Douglass Elementary School in Boulder. Camp hours are 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., with drop off as early as 8:30 a.m. and additional extended aftercare until 5:30 p.m. Half-day option for pre-K-K campers.

H BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION — GYMNASTICS, DANCE & SWIM COMBO BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Campers will explore different dance concepts and techniques in the morning. After lunch, more fun building skills with gymnastics! The exciting day wraps up with a splash in the pool. For ages 6-10.

H INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING CAMPS — WITH THE BOULDER ROCK CLUB BOULDER 303-447-2804 BOULDERROCKCLUB.COM/ The Boulder Rock Club’s expert instructors will teach essential safety skills and climbing techniques in a fun, supportive and motivating environment. Camps are designed to challenge beginner to experienced climbers. Indoor/outdoor, teen, girls and climb and slackline camps with 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-day options. Ages 6-12, 12-17.

H INTRO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL — WITH BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Learn volleyball and make new friends before the start of school! This fun-filled camp is the perfect introduction to the fast-paced sport, and participants will learn the basics of passing, setting and serving while participating in games and scrimmages. For ages 11-15 and designed for those new to the sport.

H JULY 4TH FAVORITES — BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Have some fun with the summer camp favorites: tennis, soccer, basketball, canoeing, swimming, capture the flag and indoor climbing. For ages 5-11.

H KICKING ACADEMY CAMP — WITH BOULDER PARKS AND RECREATION BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG Elite Kicking Academy has been coaching and training football kickers/punters for seven years. Coach Matt Thompson has coached high school All-Americans, college All-Americans and NFL talent. Coach Thompson was also an assistant coach at the University of Colorado. When you attend Elite Kicking Academy you will leave a better kicker/punter. For ages 8-17.

H NORTHERN COLORADO FENCERS BEGINNING FENCING SUMMER CAMPS BOULDER 303-443-6557 NCFENCERS.ORG Learn the exciting and safe sport of modern Olympic fencing at Northern Colorado Fencers. For children ages 8-12. Fencing equipment provided. Camps run half days

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from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday. Cost is $195 per week. Please see our website for our summer camp schedule, for more information and to pre-register. Camp schedule is subject to change based on pre-registration. Northern Colorado Fencers is a member club of USA Fencing. handle a horse with ease. Teens will learn developmental skills, progressive riding skills, evaluating a horse, teaching skills and teaching safety. All-weather riding – we have an indoor arena. Friends and family discount. Call or email, pam@unicornranchhorses.com, for more information.

SUMMER CAMP AT BCD Day Camp for ages 3–5 Specialty Camps for ages 5–14 Afternoon Camp for ages 5–8

We have camps that are sure to excite the artist, athlete, chef, scientist, musician, and more in your child.

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H PARKOUR SUMMER CAMPS FOR AGES 5-17 LOUISVILLE 720-645-1224 APEXMOVEMENTBOULDER.COM/SUMMERCAMPS Parkour was in every single one of us as a kid: jumping off swings, climbing trees and hopping over cracks in the sidewalk. Parkour is a great way for youth to focus their energy into fun and functional movements. Training with us is fun and feels more like playing than exercising. Because of this, your kids will keep coming back for more, moving their bodies in challenging new ways and gaining valuable strength and mobility needed to live a safe and healthy life. Come see why we have the best summer camps in Boulder County!

H RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ASSISTANTS COURSE LONGMONT 720-270-5553 UNICORNRANCHHORSES.COM A weeklong camp for teens 14-plus who would like to learn how to assist riding lessons, or teach basic riding. Teens must be confident to walk, trot and canter, and

H SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES BOULDER 303-447-8014 RIDESMBA.ORG Flexible schedule. SMBA offers weekly summer camps, after-school rides, weekend rides, half-day camps and race series. SMBA introduces youth to the exhilaration and adventure of mountain biking. Easy to advanced trail-riding allows for mastery of new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment. SMBA provides an atmosphere where riders have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and interests, from a 7-year-old beginner to a mature racer.

H SUMMER MIX — WITH BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION BOULDER 303-413-7270 BPRCAMPS.ORG ‘Best of Everything Summer!’ Play and develop your skills in basketball, bocce ball, tennis, indoor climbing, kickball, wiffleball, volleyball, wall ball, fishing, swimming, canoeing and more. For ages 5-11.

H UNICORN RANCH HORSE CAMP LONGMONT 720-270-5553 UNICORNRANCHHORSECAMP.COM By the week or the day! Horsemanship day camp for children ages 7-14, junior counselor opportunities are available to riders 14-plus. Beginner and continuing riders also welcome. We offer the entire horsemanship experience including lessons on feeding, first aid, illnesses, grooming, braiding and daily care. Each day includes a riding lesson, barn chores and fun such as painting or bathing. Riding is taught in private lessons or in small, skill-appropriate groups. Our counselors and instructors have experience with children, including children who have special needs. All-weather riding — we have an indoor arena. Friends and family discount. Call or email, pam@ unicornranchhorses.com, for more information.

H UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SPORTS CAMPS BOULDER CUBUFFS.COM/CAMPS This is the opportunity to learn your favorite sports from the Colorado Buffaloes. CU Athletics offers summer sports camps for football, basketball, golf, volleyball, lacrosse, spirit and soccer. Work with CU coaches and athletes, experience life on campus and play where the Buffaloes play. Open to any and all, limited only by age, gender and number of participants.

H Y RIDERS CYCLING CAMP (YMCA OF NORTHERN COLORADO) BOULDER 303-443-4474 YMCANOCO.ORG Y Riders Cycling Camp has taught local kids and teens to ride successfully and safely for more than 25 years, taking them from training wheels to trails. Children learn how to ride a two-wheeler in Learnto-Bike Camp and build their skills in Y Riders Basic Skills. Junior Y Riders give campers the skills to feel confident on the road, path or mountain.

H Y WORLD OF SPORTS CAMP & FUN (YMCA OF NORTHERN COLORADO) BOULDER 303-443-4474 YMCANOCO.ORG Bend it like Beckham, pass like Peyton and win like Rapinoe. Campers will explore the wide world of sports through teambuilding, skill progression and tons of playing time. We also include traditional camp activities, such as swimming, gaga ball, archery, field trips and more. The camp day will start with three-hour sportspecific clinics followed by an afternoon of camp fun.

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H CAMP TIMBERLINE ESTES PARK 970-484-8462 CAMPTIMBERLINE.COM Offering sports, mountain adventure and backpacking for youth and teens ages 7-18, Sunday through Saturday.

H SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES (SMBA) BOULDER 303-447-8014 RIDESMBA.ORG SMBA Adventure Trips and Race Camps bring riders to some of the best riding in Moab, Colorado and beyond. SMBA is the longest-running independent junior mountain bike program in Colorado. Our programs introduce young riders to the exhilaration of mountain biking in a safe and fun environment.

H WINDELLS SNOWBOARD, FREESKI, SKATEBOARD AND MNT. BIKING CAMP MT. HOOD, OREGON 503-622-3736 WINDELLS.COM Windells Camp is the “funnest” place on Earth! Progress your skills, meet new friends, and have the best summer possible with us.

H WOODWARD COPPER COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT 970-968-2318 ext. 60824 COPPERCOLORADO.COM There’s nothing that says learning and growing can’t be fun. Woodward Copper takes pride in empowering kids to progress and advance in sport using world-class facilities and professional staff. Woodward Copper offers overnight and day camps for skiing and snowboarding on real Colorado snow, as well as skateboard, BMX, multi-sport, scooter and cheer camps. Select weeks give campers a chance to meet and train with their favorite pros and VIPs.

BOULDER WEEKLY KIDSCAMP Since 1981, we have offered a small, hands-on, nurturing environment where children can learn through exploration and discovery.

FAMILIES APPRECIATE OUR: • Eco-friendly child care and certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom • Consistent, professional staff and Montessori-based learning centers • Vegetable & flower gardens and hands-on science museum • Warm, home-like atmosphere • Strong sense of community • New longer hours (8:00 am to 5:30 pm)

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER CAMP Call us today to schedule a tour • 303-494-2012 sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com

BOEC’s Adaptive Summer CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS AT BOEC Camp Big Tree: Boys & girls, ages 12-16, with developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorders & learning and/or attention deficits (June 14-18). Camp Little Tree: Boys & girls, ages 8-12, with sensory integration (SI) impairments and learning and/or attention deficits (June 19-21 & July 24-26). Camp Zenith: Boys & girls, ages 8-18, with brain injures (June 28 - July 1). CamPossible: Boys & girls, ages 8-12, with Cerebral Palsy (July 19-22).

BOEC’s Wilderness Program strives to serve individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities who want to enjoy the experience of rafting, rock climbing, hiking, cycling, canoeing, camping, accessible high ropes course, and much more!

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H AERIAL SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH AND TEENS FREQUENT FLYERS AERIAL DANCE BOULDER 303-245-8272 FREQUENTFLYERS.ORG Has your child ever dreamed of flying — the amazing freedom, the fun, the excitement? Join professional teachers of aerial arts and dance for these exciting camps! Students ages 5-17 are invited to learn to fly on the trapeze, aerial fabric and aerial sling, as well as dance and performance skills. Students will build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and have opportunities to practice teamwork, safe risk-taking skills, creativity and improvisation. At the end of each week, there will be an informal performance for family and friends in the studio — created by campers! Help us transform the equipment into a magical world of flying bodies and soaring spirits! Visit our website for a complete schedule of camps based on age and level.

H AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE CAMP BOULDER 303-443-2969 KUTANDARA.COM/CAMP Immerse yourself in marimba, drumming and dance! Our music is active, energetic, percussive and joyful. Learn from Zimbabwean guest artists, professional musicians and an outstanding group of teen performers to create an end-of-session performance.

H ARVADA CENTER SUMMER ARTS CAMPS ARVADA 720-898-7200 ARVADACENTER.ORG Offering creative experiences in theater and dance, students in Arvada Center Drama Camps experience all types of theater ranging from storytelling and fairy tales to commercial acting and musicals. Musical Theatre and Drama camps ranging from three to seven weeks are offered for kids ages 6-16. Download a complete list of camp sessions in our 2020 catalog.

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H ARVADA CENTER SUMMER ARTS CAMPS — MUSICAL THEATRE TEEN INTENSIVE ARVADA 720-898-7200 ARVADACENTER.ORG The popular Musical Theatre Teen Intensive camp is back for ages 14-18. In this year’s five-week session, teens will learn all the elements of creating Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Auditions will determine casting and all students, beginners and experienced alike, will be given equal opportunities for participation in the musical. All performing arts sessions are taught by highly trained, knowledgeable teachers in a safe and fun environment. Download a complete list of camp sessions in our 2020 catalog.

H BOULDER BALLET SUMMER PROGRAM BOULDER 303-443-0028 ext. 201 BOULDERBALLET.ORG Study ballet in an atmosphere of playful professionalism! Summer Intensive for experienced dancers, July 13-31, Master Workshop, Aug. 10-14 and Chinese Cultural Dance Aug. 3-7. An enriching cultural exchange in dance, this program will include four styles of Chinese Traditional Dance taught by renowned educators from China.

H BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS MUSICAL THEATER CAMPS BOULDER 303-859-4195 BPAC.BIZ Developing skills in singing, acting, dancing, painting and storytelling, our camps are fun and encourage everyone to work as a team but shine like a star. Campers will develop self-confidence and everyone gets a challenging part in Peter Pan, Star Wars Jedi Training, Fun With Frozen, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, ages 5-12. Advanced camps are two weeks and for ages 8-12 years old. Into the Woods Jr, and scenes and songs from Broadway shows. Cost is $350-$750. Register online, $75 deposit, balances due the first day of camp. Call Pollyanna Demitro, email boulderperformingarts2@gmail.com or check out our website for more.

H BOULDER SCHOOL OF ROCK PERFORMANCE CAMP BOULDER 303-532-1201 BOULDER.SCHOOLOFROCK.COM Boulder’s unique, fun and comprehensive camp experience is designed to give students of all levels the experience of playing in a band! We believe playing in a band speeds learning and creates “seasoned” musicians — even relatively advanced musicians are amazed at the progress they make. Campers ages 8-18 wanting to participate should call or visit our website. Some 2020 Summer Camps themes include: Guardian of the Galaxy, Led Zeppelin vs. Rolling Stones, Vocal Camp-(Chart Toppers), Metal, The Best of Grunge and UK Invasion. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with a show on Friday. Early bird discounts available, the earlier you purchase the bigger the discount. For discounts, call us now and mention Boulder Weekly.

H BROOMFIELD SCHOOL OF ROCK PERFORMANCE CAMP BROOMFIELD 303-325-3772 BROOMFIELD.SCHOOLOFROCK.COM We believe the best way to learn music is to play music. We take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels.

H CAMP OONIE KOONIE CHA BOULDER 303-413-1711 CAMPOKC.COM Oonie Koonie Cha is an action-packed music camp that integrates music with drama, storytelling, a xylophone orchestra, science and movement. A magic carpet will transport children around the world. An amazing didgeridoo player will serenade travelers

during our Australian walkabout, and the sailing regatta and rocket blast off will thrill young hearts! Music weaves it all together with movement, chants and rock ‘n’ roll. Our young travelers will return home with their own handmade instruments to play along with their complimentary digital CD. Toe-tapping songs will keep your family jammin’ all year long. Registration is open and fills quickly. Questions: email bouldercampokc@gmail.com. you’re looking for pre-professional preparation or a fun new extracurricular activity, make CCD your home for summer dance.

H CURIOUS NEW VOICES 2020 SUMMER PLAYWRITING INTENSIVE: BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GREAT AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS DENVER 303-665-0599 CURIOUSTHEATRE.ORG Come write your first — or your next — play!

H CAMP SHAKESPEARE BOULDER 303-735-1181 CUPRESENTS.ORG/EVENT/10037/ SHAKESPEARE/SUMMER-CAMPS/ The Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) invites kids ages 6-18 to CU-Boulder to study Shakespeare with CSF professionals. Working in small groups, these students (ages 9-18) learn about Shakespeare by rehearsing, staging and performing a shortened play on the Outdoor Mary Rippon Stage. Sprites (ages 6-9) perform in the indoor Loft Theatre. Camp Shakespeare and Shakespeare’s Sprites are a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theater and Shakespeare in a creative and supportive environment. Additionally, students participate in master classes with special guests from the CSF company. Campers also work with a stage combat professional to learn the safe way to fight onstage. Tuition includes one ticket to attend CSF’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on July 19. For sessions, information and registration, visit our website.

Curious New Voices offers daring playwrights ages 15-21 the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized playwrights, actors and directors to create short plays culminating in a festival of performances on stage at Curious Theatre Company. Sessions July 6-26, with the Festival of New Plays, July 24-26, 7 p.m. Monday through Friday: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Applications are now available. Contact Education Director Dee Covington dee@curioustheatre. org for more information.

DENVER 303-446-4892 DENVERCENTER.ORG/EDUCATION Acting, singing, movement and design at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Grades pre-K-12th, day programs 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. June 1-July 31. Scholarships may be available.

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H CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS BOULDER 303-665-0599 CENTERFORMUSICALARTS.ORG Make music with us this summer. We have music programs for all ages: Music Together for toddlers and their caregivers, private lessons in all instruments and voice, music camps and more!

H COLORADO CONSERVATORY OF DANCE’S SUMMER CAMPS BROOMFIELD 303-466-5685 CCDANCE.ORG We have a summer program for every dancer, from beginner to advanced students ages 3-22, as well as adult and adaptive dance offerings. With world-class master teachers, performance opportunities for all age groups and broad-spectrum offerings in many different dance techniques and practices, the CCD Summer Programs will challenge your dancing to new levels of ability and intensity. Whether

TCDC is the place to be for the ULTIMATE dance camp experience this summer! These 4 day camps are jam packed with summer fun! We are offering many different styles of dance at each camp including hip hop, jazz, ballet and lyrical. Crafts make an appearance each day - all of which will be props and costumes our dancers create and use to shoot their very own music video at the end of the week! And what summer camp would be complete without a pool day? Our incredible, highly trained staff will escort our dancers on a short walk to Great Outdoors Waterpark for an afternoon of sun and fun! Don’t miss out on a chance to learn, move, create and make new friends this summer! TCDC Ultimate Dance Camps • Ages 5-12 June 22-25 • July 13-16 • July 27-30 $350 per camp, M-Th 9am-4pm • $175 half day, M-Th 9am-12pm Early drop off available TCDC Fairytale Ballet Camps • Ages 3-6 June 8-10 • July 20-22 $120 per camp • MTW, 9am-12pm. Early drop off available Elsa! Belle! Ariel and more! Join us on daily adventures that embrace your tiny dancer’s imagination while immersing them in dance and creative movement! Crafts, snacks and an end of camp performance included!

Please check out our website for summer classes, master classes and intensives! www.tcdcdance.com

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H DRAMA CAMPS — MISS JOANIE DRAMA BOULDER 303-902-9106 MISSJOANIEDRAMA.COM Miss Joanie Drama offers 13 weeks of drama camps for campers ages 4-11 in conjunction with the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation Department: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday- Friday. Playmaking themes include Fairy Tale Fun, Pretty Princess, Fancy Nancy, Christmas in July, Dr. Seuss and many more!

H MACC’S WOLF THEATRE ACADEMY DENVER 303-316-6315 MACCJCC.ORG At the Wolf Theatre Academy, we set the highest standards for our faculty and students. Serving students sixth-12th grade only, we offer young artists the opportunity to work with theatrical professionals who are experienced in the art of theater education. We offer mainstage performance and backstage technical apprenticeship experiences. These are fully mounted shows with six public performances in our 400 mainstage Elaine Wolf Theatre. We also offer improvisation classes.

H MOJO’S MUSIC ROCK N’ ROLL CAMP LONGMONT 303-776-3373 MOJOSMUSICACADEMY.COM Summer camp is open to musicians ages 8-10 and 11-16. All instruments are welcomed. There are seven different weeks available (first week of camp starts June 8) and take place Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The week of June 8 we will offer to ages 8-10; ages 11-16 are eligible for all other weeks. All campers will learn songs, write a song and perform a concert at the end of the week. Cost is $320 per week.

H NEW GENERATION THEATER ACADEMY LONGMONT 303-772-5200 LONGMONTTHEATRE.ORG During the summer, Longmont Theatre Company offers several camps and workshops for youth theater, for all ages, from kindergarten through high school. The camps end with a live performance on the LTC stage. The workshops augment and extend the material learned in camps. See website for details.

H PARLANDO SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTS BOULDER 303-442-0006 PARLANDO.ORG Parlando School of Musical Arts offers summer camps and programs for all instruments, ages and abilities, including half-day and full-day options in piano, musical theater, songwriting, intro classes for most instruments and more.

H PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS SUMMER MUSICAL: ‘SHREK, JR.’ LAFAYETTE 303-786-8727 PEANUTBUTTERPLAYERS.COM Kids ages 4-18 can sing and dance their way through a Broadway musical with professional direction. All who audition get a part in this well-known tale of the ogre and the princess with its timely message of, “Be Yourself.” $125 for the first family member, $100 for each additional family member. Auditions: June 27, 28, 1-3 p.m. Bob Burger Recreation Center, Lafayette.No appointment necessary. Rehearsals: July 5-31 afternoons only at Bob Burger Recreation Center, Lafayette. Performances: Aug. 7,8,9. Visit our website for more information.

H PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS: FRACTURED FAIRY TALE THEATRE DAY CAMPS LAFAYETTE 303-786-8727 PEANUTBUTTERPLAYERS.COM A unique creative experience for kids 6-16. We will create our own “fractured fairy tale,” develop the script through improvisation, invent songs and dances, make costumes and props, rehearse and present a free performance for parents and friends the Friday of each week. June 1-5 and June 15-19, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bob Burger Recreation Center, Lafayette. Unlike other theater day camps, imagination and spontaneity will be emphasized. $275/ week. Register online at cityoflafayette/recreation. Visit our website for more information. This program offers one week of immersion in the performance, theory and history of jazz. We welcome students of all levels (ages 13-17), from those whose study of jazz is just beginning to experienced improvisers. Through individual instruction from our expert faculty, students explore improvisation within the jazz idiom and examine the solos of jazz legends. Performances in combos and small ensembles improve listening skills, teamwork and musicality; performances in large ensembles tackle big-band tunes by greats such as Count Basie and Thad Jones. Students also have the option to study the theoretical side of jazz through big-band arranging and composition classes. July 28-Aug. 2, 2020 Open to any instrument. COURTESY OF ARTS HUB

H ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS — OLDER COMPANY BOULDER 303-245-8150 THEATERFORKIDS.NET/BOULDER_SUMMER_CAMP Professional youth theater at its best! The fun of summer camp with the culminating high of full-scale theater production. Professional theater staff, 10-to-1 studentteacher ratio, our own performance venues and daily camp curriculum sculpted by 24 years of experience. Matilda, Tarzan, Annie Jr., Shrek Jr. and more. Ages 8-16.

H ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS — YOUNGER COMPANY BOULDER 303-245-8150 THEATERFORKIDS.NET/COLORADO_ SUMMER_CAMP_TOTS/ Professional youth theatre at its best! The fun of summer camp with the culminating high of full-scale theatre production. Professional theatre staff, 10:1 student-teacher ratio, our own performance venues and age-appropriate curriculum sculpted by 24 years of experience. Peter Pan, Snow White, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and more. Ages 5-8.

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H JAZZ CAMP AT ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER ESTES PARK 303-449-1106 ROCKYRIDGE.ORG

H JUNIOR ARTIST SEMINAR AT ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER ESTES PARK 303-449-1106 ROCKYRIDGE.ORG Over two weeks (June 2-July 14) of intense immersion in music, students ages 13-18 hone their skills and develop their unique musical voices through composition, ensembles, performance and private tutorials. Additionally, students collaborate to compose a new orchestral work for the final concert. Opportunities for growth are unparalleled: Students may elect to explore jazz improvisation or mariachi and can challenge themselves further through advanced classical repertoire or participation in the concerto competition.

H JUNIOR MUSIC PROGRAM AT ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER ESTES PARK 303-449-1106 ROCKYRIDGE.ORG Faculty members guide students ages 10- 16 to develop their unique musical talents in a supportive and inspirational community. The camp curriculum is varied, comprehensive and fun: students immerse themselves in music through private lessons, chamber ensembles, orchestra, choir, jazz improvisation classes and more. All students participate in creating an original musical theater piece by working together as composers, cast members, pit musicians and visual artists. July 15-26.