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ids camps boast a long list of reasons for why they’re a boost to your children. They’re a chance to make new friends and build bonds with their friends without a screen as intermediary. They provide an opportunity to dig deeply into a niche interest, whether it’s chess or archaeology or soccer. They can open your child’s eyes to aspects of the world they might not get to see or experience, like the wonder of zooming in on the tiny lives of insects or the grandeur of exploring forests, rivers and mountains. Overnight camps can be a first step toward the independence your children will need as they

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become adults. The accomplishments and experiences of camps, whether playing on a team or starring in a play, can increase self esteem and confidence.

Boulder Weekly has once again compiled a list of camps from around Boulder County and across the state that provide your child plentiful options to get out there and explore. It’s tough not to read the list of tantalizing opportunities out there and feel like, hey, I want to be a kid again.

So, what lazy days of summer? Here’s a chance to get out there and explore, to take advantage of educational opportunities and experiences that are sure to brighten the path ahead of your child.

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Make Summer Fun. Play. Explore. Interact. Enjoy.

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by Vanessa Schatz art supplies. A small group of 5-yearold girls and boys gently dip their brushes in vivid reds, yellows and blues.

Deep in focus, everyone is painting the surfaces of their wooden birdhouses. The spacious room is quiet.

Jack Johnson tunes fill the background. Anna, one of the workshop participants, delicately adds green glitter around the edges of her birdhouse. A big smile appears as she shares her piece of art with her parents, who are relaxing in the entrance area while sipping tea.

This is a common scene at Tinker Art Studio, one of Boulder’s spots for children’s art classes and camps.

“Art provides a vehicle for children to be expressive, anywhere from preverbal to later developmental stages,” says Christie Slater, a certified art teacher and founder and director of Tinker. The popular art studio will offer themed camp options this summer, including “Drop the Beat: Drumming & Art Camp,” “Heads, Hands & Heart: Yoga & Art Camp” and “Into the Garden,” a camp that introduces children age 3-5 to the fine art of creative landscaping.

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produce a movie by the end of camp week,” he says.

Dawson will also introduce a circus camp this year. Interested 5-to-10-year-old students can explore stilt-walking, juggling, balancing, acrobatic skills, tumbling and clowning. This camp will be directed by Laura Presley-Reynolds, a graduate of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College.

Engaging in creative activities does not only enable young people to tap into their individual imagination, it also unlocks visible learning.

According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Arts Education Research at Columbia University, children organize different kinds of meaning, insight and understanding while learning through the arts. Children can exercise these competencies across different subject domains, like science, math and linguistics.

“Art prioritizes self-exploration over competitive learning,” says Slater.

Summer camps in the Boulder area offer a multitude of options for that kind of learning in camps that focus on visual arts, theater, drama, film, creative writing, storytelling, woodwork, painting and ceramics.

Art camps foster creativity, personal exploration and community

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and diversity,” says Slater, who is also a licensed arts integration specialist. “It levels the playing field. Everyone can come to the table.”

The positive impact of learning through the arts has been explored by Shirley Brice Heath, a professor of English and dramatic literature at Stanford University.

“Effective youth arts organizations build strong pro-civic and pro-social values in young people, enhancing opportunities for youth to reshape the climate of their neighborhoods,” Heath says.

“Art also allows kids to think outside the box and to come up with new ideas. They need avenues to express themselves. This is easily done through art,” says Mike Jacobsma, Alexander Dawson Summer School summer camps and programs director. The Dawson Summer School program added a “Young Filmmaker Academy” for 8- to 12-year-old students to its 2014 curriculum.

“Most kids are curious and excited about technology, this is why we included filmmaking as an option.

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n Alexander Dawson Summer Camp

Boulder

303-413-7270

Lafayette

www.BPRcamps.org

303-381-0756

www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps Come join us this summer for seven weeks of Dawson’s 70-plus exciting summer camps and programs for ages 5-18. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Between June 2 and July 25, we will offer various week-long day camps in academics, arts, music, drama, language, sports, cooking and specialty day camps. Campers will receive a full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall every day and take a break to cool off in the pool daily. Cost range: $250 to $375 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information visit us online at www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps or e-mail mjacobsma@dawsonschool.org with questions.

n Art Students League of Denver Denver

303-778-6990 x100

www.ASLD.org

Visual art day camps. Explore the line between reality and fantasy this summer with your imagination as muse! Join our professional, friendly art instructors for a summer of art FUNdamentals. One- and two-week, morning and afternoon camps, with additional supervised care available. Grades K-11. Scholarships available.

Ages 6-12. In this fun-filled week, students will work in clay, using slab, pinch and coil construction. Pieces will be decorated with slips, glazed and fired. Come join the fun!

n Crackpots Creativity Camp Longmont

303-776-2211

Arts & Crafts

www.ecrackpots.com Kids learn and have fun while expressing their creativity. Pottery painting, glass fusing, clay and more!

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weekly fun and educational field trips. Academic Preschool for children ages 3-4. Kindergarten Prep, Elementary Prep and Intermediate Prep program for children ages 4-12 will focus on enriching and sharpening academic skills for the fall. Summer camp for children ages 5-12, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. To request YMCA of Boulder Valley

registration materials or for more information, please call 303-469-6449 or email principal@ broomfieldacademy.com.

n Drawing, Painting, Printmaking — With Boulder Parks & Recreation Boulder

n Clay Camp — With Boulder Parks & Recreation

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Ages 6-12. Students will explore drawing, watercolor, print making and collage, and learn to keep a sketch book.

n Jewelry Camp — With Boulder Parks & Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

n Broomfield Academy 2013 Summer Academic Preparation Classes and Summer Enrichment Camp Broomfield

www.BPRcamps.org Ages 9-12. From bead-making to precious metal, clay campers will discover the joy of designing and making their own jewelry.

303-469-6449

www.broomfieldacademy.com

n MACC Art Academy

Co-ed educational and fun enrichment prep classes and day camps for children ages 3-12: "Exploration Station." June 2-August 1. Days and weeks flexible. Open to all area children!

Sibling discounts. One- and two-week camp sessions including brain games, technorobotics, sports adventures, mythology, culinary arts, film arts and music. Splash and swim every day in our on-site saltwater pool and enjoy

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www.maccjcc.org MACC’s Summer Art Academy offers an extensive range of arts program for kids grades 1-12. The visual arts are vital to the development of your child’s imagination, self-esteem and interaction with the world.

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At MACC’s Art Academy, skilled artists, who are also experienced educators, nurture the creativity in every child. Students will have an intensive art experience using quality materials in a studio environment. Whether creating a life mask, drawing with quality materials, working in an actual clay studio or creating an environmental artwork, students will enjoy being immersed in art.

n Young Artists at Work Boulder

303-443-2122

www.bmoca.org Each summer, BMoCA overflows with creativity as visiting artists share their talent and

n Mizel Museum’s Creative Journeys Boulder

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Creative Journeys camps at the Boulder JCC are one-week sessions for children in preschool through fifth grade. Kids take a unique journey with a renowned teaching artist focusing on literature and visual arts. Download our camp brochure at www.mizelmuseum.org/brochure.

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enthusiasm with youth through our signature and innovative arts education program. Celebrating 10 years of creativity, our workshops immerse youth in new themes each week, including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, textiles, installation, jewelry, fashion, digital art and design. Visiting artists provide individual

attention while exploring personal expression, creativity and materials designed with your child in mind. On Friday, enjoy an exhibition opening where your family and friends can view and celebrate the work of our young artists!

Week-long full- and half-day workshops from June 2 to Aug. 15 for age groups 5-8, 9-12 and 13-18. For the full schedule, please visit bmoca.org.

Summer Camps July 14-18 • August 4-8 The Boulder Karate Summer Camp is designed for kids to have a blast while learning important life lessons through the Martial Arts!

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Full Day: 8:00am – 4:00pm Half Day: 8:00-12:00, or 12:00-4:00pm Location: Boulder Karate dojo – 1676 30th Street, Boulder 80301

Your child is going to LOVE the Boulder Karate summer camp! n The Art Underground Louisville

303-229-1127

www.artunder.org The Art Underground offers a variety of art, film, dance and theater camps throughout June, July and August. We have camps for children 2 ½ to 18 years old.

n Tinker Art Studio Boulder

303-503-1902

www.tinkerartstudio.com Join Tinker for a summer full of art, movement and plenty of creativity! Full- and half-day camps for ages 3-13 include clay, painting and theme-based visual art camps, as well as storytelling, drumming and yoga arts-integrated camps. Come tinker around!

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June 2, 2014 – August 8, 2014

Ages: 5-15

The Lakeshore Landsharks are coming back to town!

Our FINTASTIC camp features a perfect mix of healthy movement, field trips, theme days, classic camp games, art exploration, science experiments, snack making, talent shows, scavenger hunts, community service projects, goofy camp songs, friendship galore, and daily swimming in our beautiful on-site water park.

Join the fun, register today. Members & guests welcome!

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Beyond knowledge

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Immersive education encourages personal growth

by Cayte Bosler

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hether it’s learning pawn structure in a game of chess, executing an arm bar against an opponent on the mat or learning how to hunt for fossils with scientific tools, hands-on education camps provide kids with experiences as active participants in niche fields. And there are secondary benefits to skill-based, immersive education, like a sense of personal responsibility that translates to children’s daily lives.

Corrie Colvin Williams, program director of CU Science Discovery, says she thinks it starts with making a curriculum relatable.

“Through our program, we hope that campers learn to see that science really is all around them, in their day-to-day life, helping them realize that they are already participating in the process of science inquiry as they explore the world around them,” Williams says.

From there, kids are positively challenged to explore their understanding of how a scientist operates and how various science fields contribute to a collective understanding of the world.

Paul Szeligowski, program director of Boulder County Chess School, says he believes translating abstract knowledge to personal achievement is important for intellectual growth.

“Studies have Cottonwood Gulch shown that there is a high correlation between chess and creativity, problem solving, concentration, memory and many other life skills,” he says. “It is something that kids can learn at a young age and enjoy throughout their lives.”

A research study from the University of Sydney in Australia assessed whether primary thinking tools developed in chess games help aid in secondary problem-solving tasks in the classroom. It concluded that “the case is exceptionally strong for using chess to develop our children’s minds and help them cope with the growing complexities and demands of a globalizing world.”

“It isn’t just abstract knowledge; they see the effects of it applied in their games,” Szeligowski says. “In the camp, they get to use that knowledge immediately, so there is a cycle of positive reinforcement as they learn more and more.”

James Strater-Smith, long-term instructor of martial arts at Easton Academy, agrees that camps need to offer kids more than a set of isolated skills if they’re going to prepare youth for an inevitable increase in responsibility.

“It’s not just about the punches and kicks. It’s about character development and leadership,” Strater-Smith says. “We like to tell parents that hopefully their child will never be in a situation where they will need to utilize the techniques we are teaching them, but the life lessons that come with training can be applied in their every day — lessons like honesty, self discipline and respect.”

Strater-Smith speaks from experience. He grew up training jiu jitsu and says it gave him a sense of empowerment that he may not have gotten elsewhere. The most enjoyable part of teaching the camps, he says, is watching shy kids become more assertive about their needs.

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n BLAST OFF! Science Camp — With Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Rockets with an explosion of science! Spend the morning conducting some wacky science projects, along with making new friends during team-building activities. The afternoons will be spent building and setting off rockets and swimming! Campers will be split up by age/ability, but special requests are welcome. Ages 6-11.

n Boulder Country Day School Boulder

303-527-4931

Co-ed educational and fun enrichment prep classes and day camp for children ages 3-12: "Exploration Station." June 2 – Aug. 1. Days and weeks flexible.

Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. Oneand two-week camp sessions include brain games, techno-robotics, sports adventures, mythology, culinary arts, film arts and music. Splash and swim every day in our on-site saltwater pool and enjoy weekly fun and educational field trips. Academic Preschool for children ages 3-4. Kindergarten Prep, Elementary Prep and Intermediate Prep program for children ages 4-12 will focus on enriching and sharpening academic skills for the fall. Summer camp for children ages 5-12, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. To request registration materials or for more information, please call 303-469-6449 or email principal@broomfieldacademy.com.

www.bouldercountryday.org

n Butterfly Pavilion Summer Camps

Summer Day Camp program uses classrooms and outdoor spaces to engage children socially and intellectually, with activities that include arts, music, science, nature walks and dramatic play.

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n Broomfield Academy 2013 Summer Academic Preparation Classes and Summer Enrichment Camp

720-974-1861

www.butterflies.org/lean/summercamps The Butterfly Pavilion offers summer camps designed to encourage a connection to nature and appreciation for science in kids. Summer 2014 weeklong camps include focuses such as "Bugabilities," "Aquatic Investigators," "Bug Science" and "Nature Explorers."

Broomfield

303-469-6449

www.broomfieldacademy.com

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Each week, campers will take amazing journeys throughout the museum and outside into City Park as they experiment, create, build, ask questions and learn — but, most of all, have fun!

800-968-4332

www.campinvention.org Led by local educators, the week-long Camp Invention program immerses elementary school children in hands-on learning disguised as fun summer activities. Children spend their time navigating an island via upcycled ships, designing inventions and exploring connections among science, technology, engineering and innovation.

Discounts are available — register today!

n Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camps 303-770-6696

www.coloradomasterchess.com

n Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Boulder

303-413-1711

www.campooniekooniecha.com Travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs for a fun-filled, weeklong, musical adventure. An early childhood music camp blending a variety of musical experiences with art and instrument construction, science experiments, dramatic play, storytelling and a final performance at the end of each week.

Creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child in an unforgettable camp experience. It is a well-organized camp with a low student/teacher ratio of 8:1. Camp is Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

www.chesswizards.com

sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

Ages kindergarten through eighth grade. Get out of the house this summer with Chess Wizards; play games, make new friends and have fun. An array of games and activities throughout the camp will be led by the most energetic members of the Wizards’ staff. Activities include chess games, lessons, puzzles, wizard games, charades, outside activities and more.

We offer more than 230 summer camps covering a range of disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math and art. Our camps provide an eclectic mix of engaging, hands-on activities that are sure to ignite a passion for learning, exploration and fun. Instructors include University of Colorado faculty and undergraduate and graduate scientists who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From Reverse Engineering and Panem Uprising: The Science of the Hunger Games to Biomedical Engineering, Isabelle Farm Camp and Amazing Race: CU Edition — we have something for everyone!

n Colorado Center for the Blind Summer Youth Programs Littleton

303-778-1130 ext. 222

n CATCH Camp (Cultural Awareness Through Creative Horizons) Five locations (BVSD schools) 303-664-5455

www.ymcabv.org Get your passport to fun and join us for a six-week cultural adventure! CATCH camp was developed through a 21st Century Grant collaboration between the YMCA of Boulder Valley and Boulder Valley School District to support students from Uni Hill, Columbine, Casey and Emerald. Students in first through eighth grade attend summer school to focus on their language skills Monday to Thursday and then join us for camp after classes and for a full day each Friday for camp experiences. At sites like Emerald, English-speaking children provide language role modeling for English language learners and get the benefit of a culturally enriching experience for all participants.

n Chess Camp Boulder

866-949-4386

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www.cocenter.org

We have programs that teach skills and offer exciting recreational activities for students in elementary school, middle school, high school and college prep.

n Cottonwood Gulch Foundation Albuquerque, N.M. 800-2-GO-TREK

www.cottonwoodgulch.org The Cottonwood Gulch Foundation sponsors educational wilderness expeditions and outdoor programs in the American Southwest that promote personal growth, scientific, historic and cultural discovery as well as a knowledgeable environmental ethic among all those who participate.

n CU Science Discovery Boulder

303-492-7188

n Denver Chess Camp

20th Annual Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camps held June 9-13 and July 7-9. Fulland half-day options, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. An 8:1 staff to student ratio. Participants will be taught scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament preparation, logical thinking and strategic planning for all phases of the game.

Also available throughout summer are two-day workshops, tournaments and follow-up classes.

Founded in 1993, the Rocky Mountain Chess camp is the oldest and one of the largest chess camps in the country. Thousands of students, including state and national scholastic champions, have attended the camp from around the country for decades.

Learn from National Chess Master and international best-selling author Todd Bardwick. Call 303-7706696 or visit www.ColoradoMasterChess.com for details.

n Denver Zoo Summer Safari: Animals Around the World Denver

Englewood

720-337-1400

1-888-65-CHESS

www.DenverZoo.org

www.chesscamp.com Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun-filled environment designed to improve their skills, whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Program includes a mix of classroom instruction and practice sessions.

Instructors use a variety of teaching tools, including demo boards, worksheets, stories and historic games to keep class time interesting. During snack/ practice time, campers play each other and practice the concepts learned in class. Camp runs June 16-20. Ages 5-15.

Spend a week with Denver's wildest residents! A fun-filled, educational experience where campers participate in hands-on activities, zoo exploration, animal visits and observations, crafts, games, stories, projects and zoo tours. June 6-Aug. 12.

From $116 to $340. Registration is online only at www.denverzoo.org under "Classes & Camps."

Grades pre-kindergarten through eighth.

n Feet on the Earth Programs Boulder

303-642-0562

n Denver Museum of Nature & Science Summer Camp Denver

303-370-6000

www.dmns.org/learn/children/summer-

www.FeetOnTheEarth.org Every day is a new adventure in nature! Children discover their strengths and build confidence while learning ancient skills for living close to the Earth.

Each weeklong camp takes place in lower Lefthand

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Helps Kids and their Families to: • increase self-regulation, focus and attention • support both relaxed and alert brain states

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• enable access to inherent skills and resources • promote calm, balance and self-confidence

• decrease reactivity and distractibility • decrease social and performance anxiety

Introductory 2 for 1 Family Plan Home Units available Contact Joy Om M.A. Healing Arts practitioner for over 30 years www.mindbodyneurofeedback.com Neuroptimal Neurofeedback • For Learning, for Fun, for Life

Canyon (1.5 miles west of U.S. Highway 36) and emphasizes building a relationship with nature and creating healthy community. Curriculum includes wild edible and medicinal plants, animal tracking, natural shelters, making (and shooting) primitive bows and arrows, team-building challenges, nature crafts, silly songs, storytelling, fun games and more!

Co-ed and all girls camps available. For children 7-14 years old.

n Friends’ School Summer Programs Boulder

303-499-1999, ext. 223

www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org For preschool, elementary and middle school, ages 3-14, weeklong morning and afternoon sessions. June 9 to July 31. Programs include Backyard Camp, Cooking Lab, Creative Writing & Song Writing, Comedy Theatre, Circus Stunts, Photography, Kids' Technology & Robotics and many more. Licensed & accredited. Discounts available.

Details and registration at FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

n Goats and Gardens — with Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Ages 6-11. Spend an active week in the Children’s Peace Garden, investigating the secret world of insects, creating art from nature and exploring wondrous plants while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun. There will also be time spent at Mountain Flower Goat Dairy. Activities highlight goat husbandry, livestock management and nutrient cycling. Register early, as this camp will fill fast.

n iD Tech Camps University of Denver, Colorado State University 888-709-TECH

www.idtech.com n Game Builder Video Game Creation Camp Englewood

1-888-65-CHESS

www.chesscamp.com At Game Builder Creation Camps we combine learning and fun and bring it to a whole new level.

At this camp, your child will actually design, develop and create "one of a kind" computer games. These courses were developed to teach introductory programming skills and also encourage creative thinking. The Game Builder program blends these traits into an exceptionally fun experience.

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Gain a competitive edge! Create iPhone apps, video games, movies and more at week-long, day and overnight programs held at the University of Denver, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Stanford, Princeton and other universities. Small classes for ages 7-17 in a fun and challenging setting. Also two-week, teen-only programs held at the University of Denver, Stanford, Yale, Harvard and others: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking & photography).

Summer Camp

AT BCD

Day Camp for children ages 3–7 and specialty camps for ages 3–13. June 3rd—August 11th. Classes include Legos to literacy, day camp to art, soccer to chess, science, music, theater, technology, and more! Mix and match your camp selections and create a program that matches your child’s interest with your budget. BCD is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS.

303-527-4931 bouldercountryday.org/summer

n Keystone Science School Day Camp and Discovery Camp

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Broomfield Academy

Keystone

n Summer Fantasy Writing and Gaming Camp

970-455-4228

www.KeystoneScienceSchool.org

Boulder

Science. Adventure. Fun! For more than 35 years, Keystone Science School Camp programs have taught kids ages 5-17 social skills, independence and friendship with the added elements of outdoor education and high-altitude adventure.

The cost of the programs ranges from $325 to $1,850. Our day camp features a new theme each week and incorporates creative activities, team-building and investigative learning into each day.

Discovery Camp, our overnight camp, combines science, adventure and fun for an overnight camp experience where children play, learn and grow in wild, highaltitude Colorado. 2014 is the Summer of Odyssey! Just like Odysseus, our campers will embark on an adventurous journey and have the opportunity to discover new friends, new knowledge and have a chance to celebrate their youth. This summer, we hope to take our campers on the voyage of a lifetime.

n KTEC presents Bits, Bytes and Bots Computer Adventures Boulder

217-419-5474

www.creative-writing-solutions. com Druidawn Creations specializes in helping reluctant writers to overcome writing resistance using fantasy role play gaming as a powerful motivator. This summer camp delves deeply into the world of imagination and creativity, giving students the unique opportunity to add their own ideas to the exciting World of Druidawn!

Also offered are advanced writing techniques and publishing opportunities, help with overcoming writer’s block, lessons on how to create original characters and plots, sword-making and adventure questing outdoors, fantasy art techniques and more. Camp runs June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18 and July 21-25 (the fourth week is for teens only) at Mackintosh Academy Boulder.

n YMCA & BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer Camps Five locations (BVSD schools and the YMCA)

Denver Zoo

303-494-2687

303-664-5455

www.kidstec.com

www.ymcabv.org

We make technology education fun for kids. Explore LEGO robotics, advanced robotic challenges, moviemaking and video game creation in small classes with highly educated instructors. Our classes engage kids in age-appropriate, project-based activities that are fun, creative and imaginative.

We teach critical thinking, communication and foundational STEM skills to kids ages 6-14 at all ability levels.

YMCA of Boulder Valley and Boulder Valley School District Lifelong Learning are collaborating again this summer to offer a fun and educational camp opportunity for youth in the community. There are eight different camp themes to choose from at four BVSD schools. Themes include LEGO Mania, Outdoor Living and Sports Clinics. (For ages 6-12)

n Longmont Humane Society Kids & Critters Camp

n Camp Inc.

Longmont

303-998-1900, ext. 117

Overnight Camps Boulder

www.campinc.com

303-772-1232, ext.286

www.longmonthumane.org Campers will go behind the scenes at Longmont Humane Society and walk dogs, feed cats, assist our veterinarians and discover why animals are such an important part of our lives.

n Play-Well TEKnologies Boulder 720-515-8582

n Mizel Museum’s Creative Journeys

www.Play-well.org

Boulder

Ages 5-12. Play-Well TEKnologies provides projectbased programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering to kindergarten through fifth graders utilizing LEGO products. Utilizing over 100,000 pieces of LEGO for each camp, we strive to build students’ problem-solving skills, foster a greater appreciation of how things work, and encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, selfreliance and self-confidence in children.

303-394-9993

www.mizelmuseum.org Creative Journeys camps at the Boulder JCC are one-week sessions for children in preschool through fifth grade. Kids take a unique journey with a renowned teaching artist focusing on literature and visual arts. Download our camp brochure visit www. mizelmuseum.org/brochure.

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A Jewish overnight summer camp where seventh- to 12th-graders develop confidence and leadership through hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and business.

n Stir It Up Cooking School Boulder

n Colorado Center for the Blind Summer Youth Programs

303-494-2665

www.stiritupcooking.com Weekly summer cooking camps for ages 5-16.

Cooking, baking and fun in the kitchen. Menus will include American, Asian, Caribbean, European, Mexican or Mediterranean, or with fresh herbs and vegetables from our backyard garden. Guest chefs will teach each week. You eat what you make, so bring your appetite! Half-day and full-day camps available.

Littleton

303-778-1130, ext. 222

www.cocenter.org

We have programs that teach skills and offer exciting recreational activities for students in elementary school, middle school, high school and college prep.

n Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – High School Archaeology Camp Kids Camp Directory Boulder Weekly

Cortez

800-422-8975, ext. 146

www.crowcanyon.org This week-long camp is a great way to try your hand at archaeology as you excavate a real archaeological site and work with ancient Pueblo artifacts in the lab.

n Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – High School Field School Cortez

719-748-3341

and depth. Sanborn’s fun, relaxed atmosphere and caring staff provide a supportive environment for individual growth in selfconfidence, independence and awareness of others.

Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls lie at an elevation of 8,700 feet in the center of Colorado, 35 miles west of Colorado Springs.

Since 1948, Sanborn Western Camps have been creating outdoor experiences of exceptional quality

n Summer Study Programs

n Sanborn Western Camps Florissant

www.sanbornwesterncamps.com

CU campus, Boulder 800-666-2556

www.summerstudy.com/colorado Summer Study Programs offer high school students a unique two-, three-, or five-week summer opportunity: providing the “total pre-collegiate experience” on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Activities include college credit and enrichment classes, SAT prep, sports, recreation, exciting nightlife and weekend travel adventures.

800-422-8975, ext. 146

www.crowcanyon.org Thinking about archaeology as a career? This intensive, fun, three-week program will show you what it takes to be an archaeologist. You can add this experience to your college application!

n Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – Middle School Archaeology Camp Cortez

800-422-8975, ext. 146

Think you’re too young for archaeology? Think again!

This weeklong introduction to archaeology is filled with fun activities, interesting discussions and lots of opportunities to make new friends.

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303-642-0562

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www.FeetOnTheEarth.org Survival Overnight Adventure Camp, July 21-25: A lot of people play survival games and watch survival shows, but not a lot of people can actually survive in the wild! Come learn how to be one who can not only survive, but thrive in nature. Develop the skills to be safe and confident in wild places while building friendships and having a total blast! For youth 11-15 years old.

Night Camp, July 28-Aug 1: Are you the kind of girl who likes to stay up late at night and sleep late in the morning? Do you like sneaking up on your friends and hanging out around the fire, carving and making crafts? You will love this sleepover camp where an awesome group of girls gathers in the woods for a fun week of nighttime and daytime adventures! For girls 13-17 years old.

n Global Works Travel Boulder base with trips to 17 destinations 303-545-2202

www.globalworkstravel.com For more than 24 years, Global Works has been an industry leader in community service-based adventure travel programs for high school students and groups.

Much more than a vacation, Global Works international trips are the bridge for meaningful cultural exchange with people around the world. In all of our locations, we partner with communities and organizations to select and implement grassroots service projects that make an impact. Our philosophy is to work with a village, not for a village. In partnership with community members, we provide a grassroots experience that makes an impact on both our students and our partner organizations. Your unforgettable journey of community service, language immersion, cultural exchange and adventure starts here!

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Summer Camp at Sacred Heart!

Open to all children ages 3 - 11

June 9 - August 15, 2014.

Ask us about our half-day, full-day, and week-long summer camps and classes, birthday party rentals, and our family-friendly Second Saturday Science classes!

Camp will be in session Mon - Fri from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Daily punch passes are available.

If interested, contact Kristen Oliver at 303-443-0684, or email info@shjboulder.org, or visit www.shjboulder.org

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Keinat Har Ha Shem

n Adventure Experiences Almont

is the perfect site for your wilderness experience. Christian-based camp adventure programs available.

www.aeibasecamp.com

n Camp Inc.

This camp is located 10,000 feet above sea level in the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.

The spectacular scenery of the backcountry base camp is the perfect site for your wilderness experience. Christian-based camp adventure programs available.

Boulder

970-641-4708

303-998-1900, ext. 117

www.campinc.com

A Jewish overnight summer camp where seventh- to 12th-graders develop confidence and leadership through handson experience in entrepreneurship and business.

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n Camp Timberline

303-448-9939

www.boulderjcc.org

Estes Park

970-484-8462

Summer Camp at the JCC preschool is an enriching and playful experience for children ages 18 months to 5 years old (entering kindergarten).

www.camptimberline.com Colorado’s premier sports and mountain adventure camp for kids ages 6-18.

Located at the base of Longs Peak in Estes Park.

n Boulder JCC Summer Specialty Camps Boulder

303-998-1900, ext. 106

www.boulderjcc.org We offer a variety of fun and educational weekly specialty camps for ages 4 to 14.

Camps include LEGO building and robotics, cooking, gardening, sports, music, science, art, leadership and more.

Faith-Based Camps Day Camps

sessions are available.

n JCC Ranch Camp

n Camp Keitanat Har HaShem

Denver

Boulder

www.ranchcamp.org

303-499-7077

www.campharhashem.org Kids entering first through fifth grades enjoy making new friends while playing, singing, crafting and more in a Jewish environment at Boulder’s Reform synagogue.

Field trips and challah baking included!

n Camp Timberline Locations along the Front Range 970-484-8462

303-316-6392

Ranch Camp: Since 1953, the JCC Ranch Camp has been creating Jewish memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Located in Colorado's magnificent Black Forest, the Ranch Camp provides children entering grades two-11 with a truly Western Jewish experience.

Held in one- to three-week sessions, the camp is a place where lifelong friendships blossom, Jewish identities are discovered and nourished, and children are challenged to grow in mind, body and spirit. Ranch Camp is also renowned for one of the most acclaimed equestrian programs in the country.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Summer Camp

A day camp like no other for ages 6-12, locations along the Front Range.

n High Peak Camp Estes Park

970-586-3311

www.highpeakcamp.info Camps for children ages 7-16. Activities include hiking, arts and crafts, fishing, paddle boats, discovery center and Bible study in Rocky Mountain National Park.

www.highpeakcamp.info Camps for children ages 7-16. Activities include hiking, arts and crafts, fishing, paddle boats, discovery center and Bible study in Rocky Mountain National Park.

www.shjboulder.org

Allenspark

Sacred Heart of Jesus summer camp is sure to ignite your child's creativity. Come and explore the outdoors, splash in water activities and take a trip around the world. Our summer camp will be open to children ages 3-11 from June 9 to Aug.15. This three-month camp is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can be purchased in two-week sessions, four-week sessions, or a punch pass option. We will also have family discount rates. The deadline to sign up for our fun-filled summer camp will be May 16.

www.highlandscamp.org

303-443-0684

970-586-3311

Highlands offers programs and lodging for all ages.

Register for Highlands Summer Camps or plan your unique retreat or program (family reunion, wedding, educational event) located in the Rocky Mountains.

n JCC Ranch Camp Elbert

303-316-6384

www.ranchcamp.org

Elbert

Overnight Camps

www.ranchcamp.org

n Adventure Experiences

At JCC Ranch Camp you can spend your summer horseback riding, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking and having fun in a Western, Jewish setting. Ranch Camp has nearly 60 years of residential camping tradition, is ACA accredited, and is open to children entering grades two-11. Summer sessions begin June 15; seven-, 12-, 14-, 19- and 28-day

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n Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center

n JCC Ranch Camp 303-316-6384

Estes Park

Boulder

www.camptimberline.com

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n High Peak Camp

970-641-4708

www.aeibasecamp.com This camp is located 10,000 feet above sea level in the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The spectacular scenery of the backcountry base camp

At JCC Ranch Camp you can spend your summer horseback riding, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking and having fun in a western, Jewish setting. It is a place where lifelong friendships are born, Jewish identities are discovered and nourished, and children are challenged to grow in mind, body and spirit. Ranch Camp has nearly 60 years of residential camping tradition, is ACA accredited, and is open to children entering grades two-11. Summer sessions begin June 15; seven-, 12-, 14-, 19- and 28-day sessions are available.

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n Arvada Center Summer Arts Camps

field trips. Academic Preschool for children ages 3-4. Kindergarten Prep, Elementary Prep and Intermediate Prep program for children ages 4-12 will focus on enriching and sharpening academic skills for the fall. Summer camp for children ages 5-12, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. To request registration materials or for more information, please call 303-4696449 or email principal@ broomfieldacademy.com.

Arvada

720-898-7200

www.arvadacenter.org The camps offer excellent experiences in theater, visual arts, dance, music, creative writing, ceramics, photography and more for kids ages 5-18, and ArtStart camps for 3-5-year-olds. Camps start Monday, June 2 and sessions vary from one to eight weeks. Camps times are typically from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and 1-4 p.m. through mid-August.

Campers may also sign up for Lunch Bunch sessions from 12-1 p.m. and/or After Camp sessions from 4-5 p.m. All sessions are taught by highly trained, knowledgeable teachers in a safe and fun environment. Look for a complete list of camp sessions in our 2014 catalog. To download a copy, go to https://arvadacenter.org/education.

n Camp Comfort Near Georgetown on I-70 303-674-6400

General

www.campcomfort.org

Day Camps

n Bixby Summer Camp Boulder

303-494-7508

www.bixbyschool.org Art/crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, games, gardening, drama, free swim, cooking, themed activities and field trips. Bixby boasts three shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large swimming pool and a ropes course.

www.boulderjcc.org

blast in our X-Treme Summer Fun program with a focus on fitness and technology, awesome field trips and special guest visits throughout the summer. Our facility features age-appropriate playgrounds, an art studio and a full-size gymnasium with a rock climbing wall.

Our new infant classroom is now open! Call to schedule a tour and learn more.

We offer a variety of fun and educational weekly specialty camps for ages 4 to 14.

Camps include LEGO building and robotics, cooking, gardening, sports, music, science, art, leadership and more.

n Broomfield Academy 2013 Summer Academic Preparation Classes and Summer Enrichment Camp

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n Boulder JCC Summer Specialty Camps Boulder

303-998-1900, ext. 106

Broomfield n Bright Horizons Louisville

n Boulder JCC Preschool Camp Boulder

303-448-9939

www.boulderjcc.org Summer Camp at the JCC preschool is an enriching and playful experience for children ages 18 months to 5 years old (entering

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303-665-5511

www.brighthorizons.com/louisville Bright Horizons at Louisville offers two summer camp programs to meet the needs of children of all ages. Our Summer Adventures program for preschoolers is designed specifically for children ages 3-5 with fun learning themes such as The Great Outdoors, Around the World and Fun & Fitness. School-agers will have a

303-469-6449

www.broomfieldacademy.com Co-ed educational and fun enrichment prep classes and day camp for children ages 3-12: “Exploration Station.” June 2-Aug. 1. Days and weeks flexible. Open to all area children.

Sibling discounts. One- and two-week camp sessions including brain games, technorobotics, sports adventures, mythology, culinary arts, film arts and music. Splash and swim every day in our on-site saltwater pool and enjoy weekly fun and educational

Mt. Evans Hospice offers summer weekend camps for grieving children.

Registration is under way for both the June 27-29 and July 25-27 sessions of Mt. Evans Hospice’s annual Camp Comfort, located in the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver. This unique bereavement camp is a way for children ages 6 to 12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. During this extraordinary weekend, children learn ways to cope with their grief through workshops led by licensed social workers and trained bereavement professionals. A volunteer “buddy” system (with no more than two children to one adult) ensures that children receive plenty of personal, one-on-one attention. And while children are encouraged to share memories and express their grief, Camp Comfort offers fun, too. The daily itinerary includes plenty of opportunities for recreation, including swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, fishing and hiking. The total cost to attend Camp Comfort, including all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks and overnight accommodations, is $150.

Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information or to receive a brochure, visit the Camp Comfort website at www.campcomfort.org or call Mt. Evans Hospice at 303-674-6400.

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n Children’s Museum of Denver Summer Programs

photography, kids' technology and robotics and many more.

Licensed and accredited.

Discounts available. Details and registration at www.

FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

Denver

303-433-7444

www.mychildsmuseum. org Keep learning all summer long with hands-on, interactive and daily activities. Call for more information.

n Fun in the Sun Day Camps (YMCA of Boulder Valley)

n City of Lafayette Summer Day Camp

www.ymcabv.org

Five locations (BVSD elementary schools and the YMCA) 303-664-5455

Lafayette

303-665-0469

www.cityoflafayette.com/ camps Healthy activities, field trips, arts, swimming, outdoors and many other adventures. Sign up for one week or all 10. Fee includes field trips. Ten percent pay-in-full discount by April 30.

n Color Wars — With Boulder Parks and Recreation

experience. For more information, download or request a complete catalog from the website.

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Teams earn points by competing in challenges and events throughout this action-packed week.

Typical team challenges include tug-of-war, dodgeball, soccer, basketball and other games.

This is a great week for building teamwork, meeting and making new friends. Ages 5-11.

n Colorado Mountain Ranch Summer Day Camp Gold Hill, Boulder 303-442-4557

Original Boulder summer day camp established in 1947. Traditional camp spirit, the best place, people and fun programs. Meaningful connections — community, friendships, nature, happy horses. Intro and focus camps: open-range riding, outdoor skills, archery, mountainboarding, gymnastics, disc golf.

Teens, too.

n Colorado Academy Summer Camps

www.eldoradoyoga.org We offer a fun, focused camp adventure on a meadow nestled at the foot of Eldorado Mountain, fewer than ten minutes south of Boulder. Campers from ages 5 to 15 experience a free-spirited camp that integrates the body/mind/heart benefits of Hatha Yoga with traditional summer camp activities, including music, theater, hiking, arts and crafts, swimming and games. Yoga and centering techniques infuse all camp activities. As a result, kids and teens come home feeling nourished and balanced. Eight sessions to choose from (three-session max per family). $280 per week with 50 percent discount for up to two siblings.

n Dawson Summer Camps

Denver

303-914-2531

www.coloradoacademysummer.org Offering summer programs since 1951, Colorado Academy offers summer day camps that provide fun-filled activities for children ages 5-12, including offerings from computers to circus arts, lacrosse, rock climbing, photography, ice skating. Students may combine these activities with educational and other athletic pursuits for a customized camp

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Eldorado Springs 303-249-1671

www.coloradomountainranch.com

Boulder

n Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp

n Friends’ School Summer Programs

www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps

Boulder

Check out Dawson Summer Camps for kids ages 5-18 starting June 2. We have seven funfilled weeks full of arts, music, drama, sports, science, technology, cooking and more.

www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

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n The Great Outdoors — With Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Enjoy summer favorites such as soccer, bocce ball, flag football, capture the flag, kickball, canoeing and more. This week will also feature field trips to both Scott Carpenter Pool and the Boulder Reservoir. Ages 5-11.

n Imagination Circus Arts Boulder

Lafayette

303-381-0756

YMCA’s Fun in the Sun Day Camps focus on outdoor summer fun and games.

Children develop new skills and make friends while enjoying group activities, themed projects, a variety of games and crafts, swimming, outdoor adventure and exciting field trips. Camp is held in various BVSD elementary schools.

(For kindergarten to sixth-graders)

303-499-1999, ext. 223

For preschool, elementary, middle school, ages 3-14, week long morning and afternoon sessions. June 9 to July 31. Programs include backyard camp, cooking lab, creative writing and song writing, comedy theater, circus stunts,

303-548-9340

www.imaginationcircusarts.com All skill levels get their feet off the ground learning circus and theatre. Fabric, web, swings, Chinese pole, teeterboard, circus bike and more. The week finishes with a show on the last day for an audience of family and friends. Sessions: July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1

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n Kiddie Academy of Broomfield Broomfield

303-466-3635

www.kiddieacademy.com This summer camp offers children life lessons the old-fashioned way. Kiddie Academy is a program that combines the right balance of fun and learning that helps keep kids stimulated and physically fit all summer. Children today are the first generation to grow up in an interactive world with access to just about anything they need or want through the Internet. With this new wealth of knowledge and available tools, parents are challenged to keep kids physically active and mentally stimulated during the summer months. Resident and day camps are available to children ages 6-12. “Camp Adventure” is a summer day camp that offers developmentally appropriate programs that give children the freedom to explore topics at their own pace.

n Middle and High School Camps (YMCA of Boulder Valley)

The Y offers two teen camps: Outdoor Living Skills Camp and The Ultimate Week Camp.

Outdoor Living Skills helps campers enjoy the Colorado outdoors. They’ll learn fire-making, outdoor cooking, shelter building, weather safety, orienteering and basic equipment needs.

During the Ultimate Week Camp, we’ll head to Elitch Gardens, Water World, Boondocks, YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park and a local pool.

(For teens sixth to ninth grade).

n My First Camp — With Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Looking for a summer camp tailored to your little one’s learning and developmental needs?

My 1st Camp participants will be exposed to sports, tumbling, some movin’ and groovin’ to music, arts and craft projects, and swimming.

Ages 4-6.

n Ninja Camp

Manhattan Middle School

Boulder

www.ymcabv.org

www.boulderquest.com

303-664-5455

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Running, playing and exploring the world ninja style.

Camp Cottonwood Niwot

303-652-0130

n Olympics — With Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Campers enjoy their favorite Olympic sports with a camp twist! Competition play will focus on good sportsmanship and what it means to be an Olympian with medal prizes. They will also get a chance to play some less known, but equally fun, sports like bocce ball, horseshoes, ladder ball and more. Ages 5-11.

n Rocky Mountain Day Camp Boulder and Superior locations 303-495-5204

www.rockymtndaycamp.com We are Boulder County’s award-winning summer day camp for boys and girls. The only traditional day camp offered in the area.

n Shepherd Valley Waldorf School Summer Camp; Camp Morning Glory and

www.shepherdvalley.org A Waldorf-inspired camp. Children enjoy the land through immersion in our games and educational activities on our 38 acres while relaxing and enjoying with friends on a summer day!

n Sunflower Farm Summer Camps Longmont

303-774-8001

www.sunflowerfarminfo.com These camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Each morning we break into groups based on age. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, horse rides, gardening, art, and old-fashioned play, such as climbing hay bales, zip line, tree houses, tire swings, and so much more. Camp counselor staff will range from late-teens with an interest in child education, paired with experienced women/teachers in the community. Visit our website to see a more detailed curriculum for the camp for older kids.

Multiple-session discount. Sign up for several

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Active Boulder Kids Camp options for: •preschool kids •early elementary •flexible weeks •extended days 303-499-9854 5001 Pennsylvania

Arvada Center

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Children’s Museum of Denver

sessions — these camp mornings are never the same. Location: 11150 Prospect Road, Longmont.

Different programs range from ages 3-10, 10-14.

(June 9 – Aug. 1).

To view schedule and register online, go to www. sunflowerfarminfo. com or call 303774-8001.

n Sunset Academy Summer Day Camp Longmont

303-651-6600

www.sunsetacademy.com Daily excursions feature swimming, skating, bowling, rollerblading, museums, nature hikes and more. There are weekly trips to places such as the Denver Zoo, Broomfield Aquatic Park, national parks and more. Ages 5-12.

Overnight Camps n Global Works Travel Boulder

303-545-2202

www.globalworkstravel.com For more than 24 years, Global Works has been an industry leader in community service-based adventure travel programs for high school students and groups. Much more than a vacation, Global Works international trips are the bridge for meaningful cultural exchange with people around the world. In all of our locations, we partner with communities and organizations to select and implement

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grassroots service projects that make an impact.

Our philosophy is to work with a village, not for a village.

In partnership with community members, we provide a grassroots experience that makes an impact on both our students and our partner organizations.

Your unforgettable journey of community service, language immersion, cultural exchange and adventure starts here!

n YMCA Camp Shady Brook Sedalia

719-329-7292

www.campshadybrook.org Tucked into the breathtaking background of Pike National Forest, Camp Shady Brook has been making memories in the mountains for 65 years. We offer week-long sessions for ages 6-17. Classic summer camp activities include archery, swimming, boating and challenge course. Specialized sessions include equestrian programs, art camp, drama camp, flyfishing camp and much more.

With weeks, Withmore more than than 70 50 camps camps over over seven eight weeks, youcould couldattend attend a a different different camp camp every you everyweek! week!

DAWSON SUMMER CAMPS 4 -18 Kids ages 5-18

Make friends, build self esteem, gain independence, learn responsible decisionmaking and have an adventure! Campers enjoy camp in a safe environment designed to foster growth through fun, safe and challenging programs.

Easy online registration at CampShadyBrook. org.

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Connecting youth to the wonders and workings of the natural world while developing community, scientific knowledge, practical living skills and an environmental stewardwhip ethic.

Wilderness Journeys 2014

Specialty Summer Trips for Grades 5-9 • Paleo Field Science • Yellowstone Wolf Trek • Whitewater & Wolves

303-665-9381 deb@ExperientialLearningAssociates.org

Application Deadline Approaching

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n A Rising Star Equestrian Summer Camp

feeding, grooming, tacking and general care of your horse. Shampoo Day teaches how to bathe the horse, while Horse Show Day is a noncompetitive show for family and friends. Students have fun braiding and decorating their horses for the show. Sun Pony Ranch Horse Camp is co-ed and for ages 8-14. Sessions are one week each, from May 26 through Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Cost is $380 per week.

Register by April 30 for "Early Bird" rate of $355 per week.

Arvada

303-431-4675

www.arisingstareqcenter.com Every day is an adventure in equine education, and fun is the emphasis! Starting with safety on the ground, students learn how to catch, halter, lead, groom and tack up their horses. Every day includes a group horseback riding lesson. Riding lessons are also available for hour-long and half-hour lessons. A Rising Star has experienced instructors on site who teach a variety of disciplines, and if you don’t have a horse of your own they have lesson horses and ponies. Camps are offered on a weekly basis, June through August.

n Sun Pony Ranch “Little Buckaroos” Ranch Camp Berthoud

970-532-4040

www.SunPonyRanch.com n Academy Stables

This camp runs weekly throughout the summer, May 30 to Aug. 8. Activities are designed for kids ages 5 and older, and sessions run from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.

Lessons include horse care, horse shows, horse safety, riding instruction, horse show/competition and demonstrations. The cost is $295 per camp.

Campers attending more than one camp receive a discount (campers can attend multiple camps in the same week or separate weeks). Both English- and Western-style camps available. Call for reservations.

Our "Little Buckaroo" campers will learn about cowboys, cowgirls and life on a ranch. They will learn about horses, including grooming, care and feeding. They will ride horses each day of camp.

Campers will learn and practice safety around horses and around the ranch. They will get to try out some ranch chores, and have special ranch fun. Activities are all age-appropriate for these younger kids. Little Buckaroos Ranch Camp is co-ed and for ages 5-7. Sessions are weekly, three days per week each, Tuesday through Thursday. The first session is June 3 through June 5, with seven additional weeks over the summer. Camp hours are 10:30 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Cost is $140 for the first week and $115 for each additional week, or additional camper from same family.

n C Bar T Trail Ranch

n Unicorn Ranch Horse Camp

Idledale

Longmont

Lafayette

303-665-4637

www.academystables.com

303-674-6477 This summer youth camp specializes in wilderness camping and wilderness horsemanship. Camp sessions consist primarily of a continuous horseback pack trip in the national forests of Colorado. All ability ranges and experience levels are welcome. Campers have their own horse to care for with the help and supervision of the staff. Cost varies depending on the length of the program. Call for more information.

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Aug. 2. $450 ($450 plus show fees for Horse Show camp)

n Riding Instructions Assistants Course Longmont

n Cornerstone Farm Summer Horsemanship Camp Longmont

303-828-9040

www.cornerstonefarmllc.com Camp runs Monday through Friday (MondaySaturday for Horse Show camps), 9 a.m.– 2 p.m., ages 7 and up. Intro to horses and riding, little or no experience, June 16-20. Horse show camps June 2-7, July 21-26, July 28 through

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720-270-5553

unicornranchhorses.com Weeklong camp for teens 14-plus who would like to learn how to assist in riding lessons, or teach basic riding. Teens must be able to confidently walk, trot and canter and able to handle a horse with ease. Teens will learn about 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/text Pam at 720-270-5553, or email pam@

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unicornranchhorses.com for more information.

n Sun Pony Ranch Horsemanship Camp Berthoud

970-532-4040

www.SunPonyRanch.com Campers get their own horse for a week and learn responsibilities to care for it. Campers are focused on horses and ride twice each day.

English or Western riding style is camper's choice. A non-competitive Horse Show is held each Friday to show off new skills. Bonding with a horse is important in learning to ride.

Sun Pony Ranch teaches about horse behavior and personality to encourage this bonding and to promote safety. Activities include daily riding lessons, including bareback riding sessions,

720-270-5553

unicornranchhorses.com Book by the week or the day! Horsemanship day camp for children ages 7-14. Junior counselor opportunities available to riders 14-plus. Beginner and continuing riders are welcome. Activities include riding lessons, horse care and horsemanship skills. We offer the entire horsemanship experience, including lessons on feeding, first aid, horse illnesses, grooming, braiding and helping with daily care. Each day includes a riding lesson, barn chores and horse 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. Safety, small group sizes, individual adult attention, our school horses and professional instruction set our camp apart from others. All-weather riding — we have an indoor arena. Friends and family discount. Call or text Pam at 720-270-5553, or email pam@unicornranchhorses.com for more information.

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A daily dose of ‘vitamin G’

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The great outdoors inspire active, healthy and empowered citizenship from an early age

by Vanessa Schatz

H

ave you taken your “vitamin G” lately?

Frances Kuo, researcher for the National Recreation and Park Association, found in a 2010 study that parks and other green environments are essential components of a healthy human habitat. Children and young adults especially benefit from being active in nature. Kuo argues that a daily dose of “vitamin G,” or “vitamin green,” is vital to promote a healthier and resilient populace.

In Boulder’s more than 43,000 acres of open space city and parklands, opportunities for outdoor recreation, adventures and “vitamin G” intake are endless. The upcoming summer camp season offers a variety of programs that are dedicated to getting children and young adults outside, hiking, YMCA Camp Shady Brook rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, camping or learning skills for survival or backcountry cooking.

Jessica Vogt, program director at Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA), the longest-running, independent, junior mountain bike program in Colorado, states that exposing children to the outdoors, away from communication channels like social media and smart phones, gives them a chance to individually explore themselves.

“It allows them to be active, have fun and enjoy life,” Vogt says. “Children also learn basic trail advocacy and how important taking care of the world that surrounds us is.”

SMBA’s summer camps will offer adventure trips, including destinations like Crested Butte, Buffalo Creek and Winter Park in Colorado and Moab in Utah.

A 2005 study conducted by the American Institutes for Research indicates that outdoor activities promote conservation awareness and basic environmental behaviors like recycling. The study also revealed that at-risk students were able to discover leadership and social-emotional skills in nature that support learning across the curriculum. These skills can increase motivation to learn, improve classroom behavior and build stronger connections among students and teachers.

“It is all about realizing who you are, what you like and dislike,” says Sarah Pekala, Avid4 Adventure school program director, who also stresses the importance of outdoor education for sharpening children’s interpersonal and relationship skills while working with peers and adult mentors.

“When we teach children what it takes to be outside, everything is done in groups.

We work together to get things done and to keep each other safe,” explains Pekala.

This kind of group mentality also increases self-awareness. Their popular Discovery Camp, intended for pre-kindergarten children (ages 3-5), offers a small-scale version of climbing, paddling, biking and hiking activities that stimulate a wide range of movement skills to encourage early childhood brain and body development that is conscious of physical and spatial relationships. Exposure to nature and building new skills can boost self confidence, she adds.

“It’s amazing to watch a child overcome something they are initially scared of — while learning life lessons,” Pekala says.

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n Adventure Day Camp (YMCA of Boulder Valley)

(For fourth to sixth graders.) Campers will progress from basic to advanced skills in rock climbing, whitewater paddleboarding, mountain biking and outdoor stewardship. Our progressive curricula inspire campers to challenge themselves, develop positive relationships and build leadership skills, all while learning the importance of public lands and healthy, active lifestyles.

June through August. Be the hero of a mythic quest! Since 1995, Renaissance Adventures has offered summer quests, birthday parties, afterschool events and holiday programs in Adventure Quest. Solve mysteries and riddles, explore mythic lands, brainstorm creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas, meet interesting characters and monsters, swashbuckle with foes using our safe, foam swords, and negotiate peace treaties. Adventure Quest is an exciting, outdoor activity for kids age 6-16 in Boulder County and along the Front Range. Our programs teach team-building skills and fair play in an inspiring journey of creative expression and responsible empowerment.

n Adventure Experiences

n Alaya Summer Camp

Almont

Boulder

Manhattan Middle School 303-664-5455

www.ymcabv.org

970-641-4708

303-449-5248

www.aeibasecamp.com

www.alayapreschool.org

This camp is located 10,000 feet above sea level in the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The spectacular scenery of the backcountry base camp is the perfect site for your wilderness experience. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, inflatable kayaking, fly fishing, tower climbing, orienteering, adventure racing, day hikes, peak ascents, leave-no-trace ethics and more. Christianbased camp adventure programs available.

A warm, homey summer camp environment emphasizing creative arts, social play, exploration and self-discovery on an acre of yards and gardens.

Preschool to kindergarten. Part of Naropa University.

n Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps Boulder, Denver 720-249-2997

www.aocamps.com n Adventure Quest Day Camps Boulder

303-786-9216

www.renaissanceadventures.com

For boys and girls, ages 4 1/2-14. AO Camps is entering its 10th summer of serving Boulder families and focuses on authentic, nature-based experiences for children. Campers hike, climb, sing camp songs, make crafts, learn about the environment, fish and

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much more! AO’s Junior Program (ages 4 1/2-6) is based in town and spends each day outside in some of Boulder’s best natural spaces. The Eldorado Canyon program is for ages 7-11. AO is accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the State of Colorado. They create opportunities for campers of all socioeconomic levels through donations to their Campership fund.

n Avid4 Adventure Bailey

720-249-2412

www.Avid4.com Day Camps for ages 3-14. Activities include mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing and more!

n Bold Earth Adventures

beautiful game of soccer. For ages 4-14.

303-526-0806

www.boldearth.com

n Climbing for Life

When it comes to unforgettable summers, Bold Earth Adventures has been leading the teen adventure travel industry since 1976. Our vision empowers high school students to feel alive, competent and part of a self-motivated team. Enjoy world-class expeditions in rock climbing, whitewater rafting, backpacking, biking, sailing, kayaking, horse packing and service projects. Our hallmark is responsibility, commitment and inspirational leadership. Phone interview and references are required. Join us in Alaska, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Europe, Thailand, Fiji, Bali, California, China, Africa and beyond. If you are interested in fun, community service, cultural and language immersion, adventure and travel, then this is the camp for you.

Rock climb in Colorado, language class in Costa Rica, world-class whitewater rafting, climb peaks, PADI SCUBA dive Fiji, build bamboo rafts in Thailand, hike the great wall of China, visit Machu Picchu or surf the warm blue waters of Hawaii! Ages 11-18.

Englewood

n Boulder County Force Soccer Camps Boulder

www.climbingforlife.org Climbing For Life is a nonprofit organization devoted to healthy youth development in at-risk populations from the Denver metro area. Programs, including their long-term mentoring program, provide young people with challenging personal experiences through outdoor education.

n Cure Organic Farm Kids’ Farm Camp Boulder

303-666-6397

www.cureorganicfarm.com Kids are taught the basics of caring for farm animals and organic gardening, and experience the satisfaction of working together to produce good food.

Crafts and creative play are also part of our day.

n Feet on the Earth Programs

303-443-8877

www.fcboulder.com/summer-camp FC Boulder Soccer Camps provide an environment for soccer development for players of all abilities.

Our camps maintain a focus on the FC Boulder club values of community, character, passion and achievement. Players will receive small-group training involving soccer fundamentals, techniques and tactics. Activities will be designed to accommodate players of all skill levels and abilities. FC Boulder camps welcome recreational and competitive players who are looking not only to improve themselves as soccer players, but also to have fun playing the

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303-359-4438

Boulder

303-642-0562

www.FeetOnTheEarth.org Every day is a new adventure in nature! Children discover their strengths and build confidence while learning ancient skills for living close to the Earth.

Each weeklong camp takes place in lower Lefthand Canyon (1.5 miles west of U.S. Highway 36) and emphasizes building a relationship with nature and creating healthy community. Curriculum includes wild edible and medicinal plants, animal tracking, natural shelters, making (and shooting) primitive bows and

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arrows, team-building challenges, nature crafts, silly songs, storytelling, fun games and more! Co-ed and all-girls camps available. For children 7-14 years old.

n Girls’ Wilderness Adventures of Womens’ Wilderness Boulder

303-938-9191

www.womenswilderness.org High-quality wilderness day and multi-day adventures for girls ages 8-18. Fun, creative, inspirational courses build courage, confidence and leadership.

Mature, professional staff. Excellent safety record.

Generous financial aid available.

n Growing Gardens — Children’s Peace Garden

This summer camp offers children life lessons the old-fashioned way. Kiddie Academy is a program that combines the right balance of fun and learning that helps keep kids stimulated and physically fit all summer. Children today are the first generation to grow up in an interactive world with access to just about anything they need or want through the Internet. With this new wealth of knowledge and available tools, parents are challenged to keep kids physically active and mentally stimulated during the summer months.

Years of research show that children who attend summer camp gain reallife, hands-on experiences that are essential to their future development.

Resident and day camps available to children ages 5-12. “Camp Adventure” is a summer day camp that offers developmentally appropriate programs that give children the freedom to explore topics at their own pace.

n Laughing Coyote Project Summer Camps Lafayette

303-659-4079

www.laughingcoyoteproject.org The Laughing Coyote Project was founded to reconnect children and adults to the earth through primitive skills and nature awareness. We offer summer camps, programs throughout the year, and adult workshops, teaching students traditional skills, games and nature-based art. We specialize in a hands-on, dynamic approach that inspires a deep passion for the natural world. Please join us for our day and overnight summer camps. For specific camp details and this years offerings, please visit our website. Registration deadline is June 1.

Boulder

303-443-9952

www.growinggardens.org Spend an active week in the blooming Peace Garden, investigating the secret world of insects and honeybees, creating art from nature and exploring wondrous plants while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! Instructors are experienced educators trained in CPR and First Aid. Location: Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., just off the bike path. June to August. Ages 4-10. Enroll online.

n Kiddie Academy of Broomfield Broomfield

303-466-3635

www.kiddieacademy.com

n Learn to Sail, Intermediate & Advanced — With Community Sailing of Colorado Boulder

303-757-7718

www.communitysailing.org Ages 8-17. These camps are for beginning sailors.

Emphasis is on learning the basics and feeling comfortable on the water. Be ready to learn rigging, basic boat handling, terminology, docking, capsize recovery, knot tying and marine safety.

n Outdoor Adventure Camp — With Boulder Parks & Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

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Ages 6-11. A new camp that will explore the great outdoors! Enjoy activities such as canoeing, fishing, a nature scavenger hunt, science projects and slacklining.

programs in Adventure Quest. Solve mysteries and riddles, explore mythic lands, brainstorm creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas, meet interesting characters and monsters, swashbuckle with foes using our safe, foam swords and negotiate peace treaties. Adventure Quest is an exciting, outdoor activity for kids age 6-16 in Boulder County and along the Front Range. Our programs teach team-building skills and fair play in an inspiring journey of creative expression and responsible empowerment. July 8-11.

n Renaissance Adventures Boulder, Longmont, Lyons, Littleton, Your Location 303-786-9216

www.RenaissanceAdventures.com

n Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps

Be the hero of a mythic quest! Kids develop teamwork, decision-making and critical thinking in an epic adventure with mysteries, maps, monsters and foam sword dueling! Since 1995.

Boulder & Denver 720-249-2997

www.aocamps.com Develop authentic relationships with friends and nature at our beautiful, 135-acre camp with a private, natural lake. Hiking, sailing, climbing, horseback riding, backpacking, crafts, music and more. Oneand two-week sessions. Discounts and camperships available. American Camp Association-accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. They create opportunities for campers of all socioeconomic levels through donations to their campership fund.

n Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures Boulder

303-447-8014

www.ridesmba.org 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.

n Avid4 Adventure n Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

Bailey

720-249-2412

Boulder and Littleton

www.Avid4.com

www.thornenature.org

Colorado Mountain Camp for ages 7-14 and Teen Leadership Program for ages 13-17. Both in July.

303-499-3647

Thorne Summer Camp has been connecting kids to nature since 1957! Youth ages 3-15 can get out and explore with just the right mix of safety, fun and hands-on learning.

n Cal-Wood Summer Camps Jamestown

303-449-0603

n Water Sports Camp — With Boulder Parks & Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Ages 7-13. This camp is for kids who want to enjoy all the recreation the Reservoir has to offer while making new friends. Water Sports Camp will allow kids to enjoy all sorts of supervised fun, including standup paddleboarding (SUP), swimming, sailing, canoeing, fishing, slacklining, kayaking, windsurfing, playing at the beach and much more.

Nederland and Boulder, Colo.

303-258-0495

www.wildbear.org Fun, hands-on, arts-integrated nature camps for ages 3-15. Nederbugs, ages 5-6, Mountain Rangers, ages 6-7, Wild Naturalists, ages 8-10 and Wild Workshops for ages 10 and older. Choose your own schedule!

Camps in the mountains (shuttle provided) and on Fridays at Chautauqua in Boulder.

n Windsurf Camp — With Community Sailing of Colorado Boulder

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303-757-7718

www.communitysailing.org

Ages 8-17. Learn how to harness the winds at the Boulder Reservoir and strengthen your windsurfing skills in this three-day camp.

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www.calwood.org Week-long camps and environmental education programs are mixed with recreation on 1,200 acres nestled in the foothills in Jamestown. With 30 years’ experience teaching kids outdoors, it’s an adventure you don’t want to miss.

n Adventure Quest Overnight Quest with Renaissance Adventures

n Camp Chief Ouray/YMCA of the Rockies

Jamestown

Granby

303-786-9216

970-887-2648

www.renaissanceadventures.com

www.campchiefouray.org

Be the hero of a mythic quest! Since 1995, Renaissance Adventures has offered summer quests, birthday parties, after-school events and holiday

A traditional overnight camp for kids ages 7-17.

Campers live in cabins with two counselors and six to nine other children of their own gender and age. Each

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Better world. * 1 to 14 day courses

HAVE YOUR CHILD RIDE INTO THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

* Excellent Safety Record

Drill Team Horse Camp • Fantasy Horse Camp AGES 9-15 AGES 6-10 BEST HORSE RIDING PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTY! Riding Lessons, Camps and Birthday Parties

303-938-9191

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has amazing camps!

for ages 8-18

Fun, creative, * Generous financial aid available inspiring wilderness Professional Staff adventures... *

just for girls!

TRIPLE CREEK RANCH in Longmont

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Learn more at triplecreek-ranch.com Or call 303-444-4291

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cabin is under the direct leadership of a college-aged counselor. Counselors receive extensive training at camp prior to the campers’ arrival. Staff-to-camper ratio is one-to-five or lower. For nearly a century, Camp Chief Ouray (CCO) has been the adventurous playground for boys and girls from around the world.

Located on 5,100 acres of mountains, valleys, streams and meadows — boredom is simply not an option.

n Girls’ Wilderness Adventures of Womens’ Wilderness Boulder

303-938-9191

www.womenswilderness.org High-quality wilderness day and multi-day adventures for girls ages 8-18. Fun, creative, inspirational courses build courage, confidence and leadership.

Mature, professional staff. Excellent safety record.

Generous financial aid available.

n Cheley Colorado Camps Estes Park

303-377-3616

www.cheley.com

n Laughing Coyote Project Summer Camps

Cheley, owned and operated by the same family since 1921, is an overnight summer experience for girls and boys ages 9-17. Located close to home in Estes Park, but also attracts children from all over the world. Activities include backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, technical climbing, crafts and more.

n Crow Canyon Archaeological Center — High School Archaeology Camp Cortez

800-422-8975, ext. 146

www.crowcanyon.org This weeklong camp is a great way to try your hand at archaeology as you excavate a real archaeological site and work with ancient Pueblo artifacts in the lab.

Lafayette

303-659-4079

www.laughingcoyoteproject.org

Cortez

www.crowcanyon.org Think you’re too young for archaeology? Think again!

This weeklong introduction to archaeology is filled with fun activities, interesting discussions and lots of opportunities to make new friends.

n Deer Hill Expeditions Inc.

Cortez

970-533-7492

www.crowcanyon.org Thinking about archaeology as a career? This intensive, fun, three-week program will show you what it takes to be an archaeologist. You can add this experience to your college application!

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nowhere. Contact info@deerhillexpeditions.com.

800-422-8975, ext. 146

n Crow Canyon Archaeological Center — High School Field School 800-422-8975, ext. 146

The Laughing Coyote Project was founded to reconnect children and adults to the earth through primitive skills and nature awareness. We offer summer camps, programs throughout the year, and adult workshops, teaching students traditional skills, games and nature-based art. We specialize in a hands-on, dynamic approach that inspires a deep passion for the natural world. Please join us for our day and overnight summer camps. For specific camp details and this years offerings, please visit our website. Registration deadline is June 1.

Mancos

www.deerhillexpeditions.com Wild Connections, Human Connections: Inspiring journeys for 7th to 12th graders in the diverse landscapes of the American Southwest and Costa Rica. Unique combination of wilderness adventure and meaningful service projects with the diverse native cultures in our area. Red-rock canyons, pristine rivers, high-desert mesas, winding trails through aspen groves and towering snow-capped peaks — this is our backyard. Accredited by the Association for Experiential Education. Find yourself in the middle of

n Feet on the Earth Programs Boulder

303-642-0562

www.FeetOnTheEarth.org

n Magic Sky Ranch

Survival Overnight Adventure Camp, July 21-25: A lot of people play survival games and watch survival shows, but not a lot of people can actually survive in the wild. Come learn how to be one who can not only survive, but thrive in nature. Develop the skills to be safe and confident in wild places while building friendships and having a total blast. For youth 11-15 years old.

Near Fort Collins

Night Camp, July 28 – Aug. 1: Are you the kind of girl who likes to stay up late at night and sleep late in the morning? Do you like sneaking up on your friends and hanging out around the fire, carving and making crafts? You will love this sleepover camp where an awesome group of girls gathers in the woods for a fun week of nighttime and daytime adventures! For girls 13-17 years old.

1-877-404-5708

www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout — new campers get a discount! Registration is open for day and overnight camps statewide.

n Sanborn Western Camps Florissant

719-748-3341

www.sanbornwesterncamps.com

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Flying High and Acting Up! FLY WITH FREQUEN T FLYERS! Have fun learning skills on trapeze, Summer Aerial Camps aerial fabric, acrobatics, hoop and more. 8-16yrs, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. for kids 7 weeks available: June 2–6 June 9–13 June 16–20 June 23–27

July 7–11 July 14–18 July 21–25

Info/Registration www.frequentflyers.org or 303-245-8272

Since 1948, Sanborn Western Camps have been creating outdoor experiences of exceptional quality and depth. Sanborn’s fun, relaxed atmosphere and caring staff provide a supportive environment for individual growth in self-confidence, independence and awareness of others. Each child’s contributions are valued in a community based on mutual respect and shared adventures. Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls lie at an elevation of 8,700 feet in the center of Colorado. The camps own more than 6,000 acres of open pine forest, wildflower meadows and rocky bluffs, an unparalleled setting for outdoor adventures.

n Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA) Boulder

303-447-8014

www.ridesmba.org Founded in 1993, Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (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. 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.

n The Hero’s Academy Boulder & Conifer 303-786-9216

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www.RenaissanceAdventures.com The Hero’s Academy is a transformative, overnight quest for mature teens. Within an active, outdoor game of foam sword battles and primitive skills development, participants are challenged to work together, plan together and succeed together.

n Tomahawk Ranch Near Bailey

1-877-404-5708

www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout — new campers get a discount! Registration is open for day and overnight camps statewide.

n YMCA Camp Santa Maria Bailey, Colorado

303-413-9622, ext. 4450

www.ymcacampsantamaria.org (For ages 6-17.) An overnight camp experience created with a focus on youth development. Campers have opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, including hiking, backpacking, climbing, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, swimming, art, drama and sports. We provide campers with experiences that support their growth and help them develop relationships, leadership and decision-making skills.

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I’m with the band

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Music camps foster teamwork in youth

by Andrea Neville

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hat if you could send your child to a music camp and have them come back with a more helpful attitude? Countless studies have been done on the benefits of musical teachings for children, but one of the most important advantages is the improvement in teamwork skills. When children are a part of a band, they try harder to succeed so they don’t let the group down. Plus, every child gets to feel included. Luckily, Boulder County offers amazing music camps for local youngsters.

At Rocky Ridge Music Center, students and instructors all live together in a community. Students have to work together to keep the camp clean and organized.

“Everybody volunteers at the camp, Rocky Ridge Music Center even the instructors,” says Karen Dusek, operations manager for Rocky Ridge.

Recently, Dusek says, a former student’s father came up and praised the camp for helping his daughter become more responsible and helpful.

At the Boulder School of Rock Performance Camp, students work together to create a song, band logo and t-shirt in a variety of different camp themes, from general “boot camps” to specialized camps, such as Beatles Boot Camp.

“We view every camp as an opportunity for students to develop teamwork and cooperation skills,” says Chris Shepherd, head music director for the Boulder School of Rock. “The whole week is designed for everyone to work together. It is truly inspiring to see how much is achieved in one week’s time.”

Mojo’s Music Rock n’ Roll Camp allows students to perform at real music festivals such as the Rhythm on the River festival. They receive specialized instruction, learning their part of the song privately, then the band comes together as a team. Students learn the history of various music genres and then perform songs from different eras. This year’s theme at Mojo’s is “Rock of Ages.”

“The kids have to use teamwork and consideration when choosing the songs they want to play,” says Jessica Rogalski, co-owner of Mojo’s Music Rock n’ Roll Camp. “They also need to work together to write a song, choose a band name and decide the song list for the show.”

While most camps end with a performance, the “Rock Camp” at Guitars Etc. finale is a concert performed with all the works: fog machines, professional lighting and spotlights.

“Before their rock concert they have a photo shoot, and an autograph signing session after the concert,” says Todd Skaw, owner of Guitars Etc. Teamwork is a big part of the camp experience.

Students work together to create new songs and perform music as a band. The group dynamic offered by these camps allows kids to see that teamwork is essential for everyone’s success.

“They’re not playing as individuals anymore, they are playing as a band,” Skaw says.

“They have to work together to get music as the final product.”

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n Arvada Center Summer Arts Camps

dancers, July 8-27. Master workshop, Aug. 12-17.

Arvada

720-898-7200

n Boulder Dinner Theatre Academy

www.arvadacenter.org The Arvada Center performing arts camps offer creative experiences in theater and dance. Sessions include musical theater, drama, choreography, storytelling, improvisational comedy and more for kids ages 5-18. Musical theater and drama camps ranging from three to nine weeks are offered for kids ages 6-16. This summer’s plays include Pinocchio, Sound of Music, FAME, and Much Ado About Nothing. The popular Teen Intensive camp is back for ages 14-18. In this year’s five-week session, teens will learn all the elements of creating the musical Urinetown. Auditions will be used to determine casting and all students, beginner 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. Look for a complete list of camp sessions in our 2014 catalogue. Download a copy at https://arvadacenter. org/education.

n Boulder Ballet Summer Program Boulder

303-443-0028

www.boulderballet.org Study ballet in an atmosphere of playful professionalism. Classes for all ages and experience, June 3 – Aug. 10. Summer Intensive for experienced

Boulder

303-449-6000

www.bdtacademy.org Drama Camp — Students entering grades six through 12 are invited to participate in an intensive training in the dramatic arts, with an emphasis on singing, dancing and acting. Academy students will learn the basics of producing their performance from beginning to end, including lighting, sound, set design and stage management. BDT Academy’s Summer Drama Camp sessions are held twice each summer for three weeks.

City Drama Camps — BDT Academy also has summer drama camps for children ages 5-12 in cooperation with the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department. We offer nine weeklong drama camps from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The camps are held at Salberg Park at the corner of 19th Street and Elder Avenue.

Each week is different and uses the technique of “playmaking,” which lets the children use their imagination to adapt a familiar story or write their own script. Each day consists of script writing or review, drama instruction, set and costume making, rehearsal and outdoor playtime. There is a lovely playground/park at the drama camp site that we use for lunch and for breaks.

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Rocky Ridge Music Center

n Boulder Performing Arts

young artists to excel in both classical and contemporary repertoire. There is something for you this summer at CCD. Location: Colorado Conservatory of Dance (formerly The School of Ballet Nouveau Colorado) 3001 Industrial Lane #12, 80020. Call us at 303-466-5685, or please visit ccdance.org for details about our summer programs.

Boulder

303-859-4195

www.bpac.biz Join us for fun ages 5-13. Musical theater camp: We sing, dance, act, make our sets and write scripts. Choose the part you want. Show themes include Frozen, miniShrek, Little Mermaid, advanced camp theme Into The Woods, stop frame film animation, private music/voice instruction and more.

n Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts

All day week long camp rates from $250.00.

Boulder

303-665-0599

Big summer show for ages 3-13: Puss n' Boots. Meeting weekly all summer, performance in Aug. $100 fee.

www.comusic.org Music camps, classes and workshops for all ages and abilities during the summer term.

n Boulder School of Rock Performance Camp

n Curious New Voices Summer Playwriting Intensive: Building the Next Generation of Great American Playwrights

Boulder

303-532-1201

www.Boulder.SchoolofRock.com Participants will co-write an original song, learn two to three cover tunes, and rehearse, record and perform all songs. Participants also create a band logo, CD and t-shirt.

n Broadway Review: Music Theater Camp Boulder

720-244-8760

www.offbroadwayfinearts.org Ages 12-18, Monday through Friday, July 21 – Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with options for pre- and aftercare based on demand.

Join us for a high energy music theater camp at the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts. Develop audition materials for Golden Age singing, learn the most beloved of music theater repertoire, and receive intensive coaching in voice, theater and dance. This camp will culminate in a semi-staged production with songs and monologues featuring each participant in solo, small group and large ensemble songs.

Placement auditions will be held the first day of camp.

Sibling discounts and limited scholarships available.

n Broomfield School of Rock Performance Camp Broomfield

303-325-3772

www.Broomfield.SchoolofRock.com Participants will co-write an original song, learn two or three cover tunes, and rehearse, record and perform all songs. Participants also create a band logo, CD and T-shirt.

n Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Boulder

303-413-1711

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n Centerstage Theater Company

Travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs for a fun-filled, weeklong musical adventure. An early childhood music camp blending a variety of musical experiences with art and instrument construction, science experiments, dramatic play, storytelling and a final performance at the end of each week. Creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child in an unforgettable camp experience. It is a well-organized camp with a low student/teacher ratio of 8:1. Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 .a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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n Camp Shakespeare Boulder

303-492-1973

www.coloradoshakes.org/education/ summer-camps Camp Shakespeare is a 16-year-old education program run by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Each summer, kids ages 10-18 come to CU-Boulder’s campus to study Shakespeare with Colorado Shakespeare Festival professionals.

Working in small groups, these students learn about Shakespeare by rehearsing, staging and performing a shortened play on the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre. Camp Shakespeare is a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theater and Shakespeare in a creative and supportive environment. In addition to acting training, students are coached by a voice, speech and text expert on enunciation, diction and clarity, which will aid them on and off stage.

Campers also work with a stage combat professional to learn the safe way to fight onstage. Tuition includes one ticket to attend a CSF production.

Due to high demand and a lengthy waiting list, Camp Shakespeare is expanding. CSF will offer two sessions of Camp Shakespeare in the summer of 2014. Campers may register for Session One (June 2-30), Session Two (July 21-August 8) or both.

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303-673-0744

www.centerstagetheatercompany.org CenterStage Theatre Company is dedicated to extending quality theatre to the Colorado community, especially in Boulder County. CenterStage provides a rich atmosphere that leads young people into excellence in the vast world of theatre arts, thus building confidence, self-esteem, community awareness and friendships that last a lifetime. This year's summer musical for ages 15-22 will be Spring Awakening. Auditions will be held May 31 and June 1. Our summer camps will be productions of Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. The camp and performances both take place at the Dairy Center for the Arts. These two-week, full-day camps are for kids entering fourth to ninth grade in the fall and will end with a complete musical production. The dates are June 16 through June 27, and July 6 through July 17. Please visit www.centerstagetheatrecompany.org for more details regarding Spring Awakening and the summer camps.

n Colorado Conservatory of Dance Summer Programs Broomfield

303-466-5685

www.ccdance.org Ages 12 months old and up. June 23 – Aug. 2 (fourand six-week options available). Summer programs for dancers of all ages, abilities and aspirations, from toddler through adult. Introduce your youngest dancers to the world of dance, including our everpopular Fairy Tale Ballet Camp for 5- to 8-year-olds and Dance With Me for toddlers and their caregivers.

Ballet Expressions, a program designed for children with specific physical and cognitive needs, is offered for children ages 4-13. We have unique programs for intermediate and advanced dancers, preparing

Denver

303-623-0524

www.curioustheatre.org Young playwrights ages 15-21 work alongside nationally recognized playwrights, actors and directors to create short plays, culminating in a three-day festival of readings performed by acclaimed actors on the Curious stage.

n Dancing Days – with Boulder Parks & Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Ages 4-12. Sample a variety of dance techniques including ballet, jazz, tap and creative movement in a fun environment. Campers will create crafts to help explore and investigate dance concepts. There will be a small presentation on the last day.

n Denver Center Theater Academy Denver

303-446-4892

www.denvercenter.org/act Co-ed, daytime drama programs. Grades Pre-K-12.

Acting, singing, dancing and design at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

June 9 through Aug. 8 $250 weekly. Scholarships available.

n Dog House Music Rock & Roll Camp Lafayette

303-664-1600

www.doghousemusic.com Colorado’s first and most preferred rock 'n' roll camp.

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Our seven weeklong programs teach students how to write three to four original songs as a band in our 22 fully equipped studios, and perform at a local venue.

Teens full day, junior rockers half day. $395 for teens, $250 for junior rockers.

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• Little Mermaid • Wizard Of Oz • Aristocats • Cinderella • Oliver • Jungle Book

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www.bdtAcademy.org Ages 5-12. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre Academy offers 10 weeks of drama camps in conjunction with the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation Department; from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Some playmaking themes include, Fairy Tale Fun, Pretty Princess, Fancy Nancy, Christmas in July, Dr. Seuss and many more.

Boulder

303-245-8272

• Oliver • Little Mermaid Jr. • Into The Woods Jr.

& more!

TEEN

company (ages 12-18)

• Musical Theatre Boot Camp • Acting for Film & Screen • Sondheim to Weber

www.frequentflyers.org Has your child ever dreamed of flying — the amazing freedom, the fun, the excitement? Join professional teachers of aerials arts, dance and theater for this exciting camp. Students ages 8-16 are invited to Frequent Flyers’ Aerial Dance Studio to learn skills on trapeze, aerial fabric, hoop, acrobatics and so much more. Students will work to combine dance, theater and improvisation to cultivate the skills necessary to become a performing artist. Everything leads up to a small performance held for friends and family at the end of the week. Help us transform the equipment into a magical world of flying bodies and soaring spirits! Students will divide into groups based on age and ability. Seven weeks to choose from.

n Mizel Museum’s Creative Journeys Boulder

303-394-9993

www.mizelmuseum.org Creative Journeys camps at the Boulder Jewish Community Center are one-week sessions for children in preschool through fifth grade. Kids take a unique journey with a renowned teaching artist focusing on literature and visual arts. Download our camp brochure at www.mizelmuseum.org/brochure.

n Mojo’s Music Rock n’ Roll camp Longmont

303-776-3373

www.mojosmusicacademy.com Summer camp is open to musicians of ages 11- 16.

All instruments are welcome. Camps take place from Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m through 1:30 p.m. We've dedicated weeks three and seven to the younger musicians of ages 8-12. Campers will also take the stage at local music festivals this year.

Please see our website for dates.

Longmont

Boulder

303-442-0006

www.parlando.org

Guitar Hero ... in real life! Have fun learning songs and performing them as a band and be coached by professional musicians.

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Students work with theatrical professionals who are experienced in the art of theatre education. Ageappropriate programming allows younger children to focus on fun, creation and fantasy, while older students learn the skills that will enable them to approach both classical and contemporary material with ease. One- and three-week workshops include technical apprenticeships, audition techniques and full-day production and dramatic performance workshops. Raise the curtain on another summer of theatrical magic at the Wolf Theatre Academy beginning May 31.

n Parlando School for the Arts

www.guitarsetc.net

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www.maccjcc.org

n Guitars Etc. “Rock” Camp 303-776-8388

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n Flying High & Acting Up! Kids Summer Aerial Camp

(ages 8-16)

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n Drama Camps – Boulder’s Dinner Theatre

Denver

303-316-6360

Parlando School for the Arts offers summer camps and programs for all instruments, ages and abilities, including Summer Music Safari (for young children), Kids-n-Keys, intro classes for most instruments, musical theater and more.

n Imagination Circus Arts n Peanut Butter Players

Boulder

303-548-9340

Lafayette

www.imaginationcircusarts.com

303-786-8727

All skill levels get their feet off the ground learning circus and theatre. Fabric, web, swings, Chinese pole, teeterboard, circus bike and more. The week finishes with a show on the last day for an audience of family and friends. Sessions: July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1.

n MACC’s Wolf Theatre Academy

www.peanutbutterplayers.com One-week workshops in which students will study a modern American musical, learn songs and dances and scenes, and perform them for parents on the last day. Ages 7-18. June 2-6 Sound of Music; June 9-13 High School Musical; July 28 – Aug. 1 Annie; August 4-15 (advanced-two week session) Godspell.

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n Renaissance Adventures

www.theaterforteens.net

Boulder

We offer quality performances and daily classes in dance, voice, acting, makeup and more. We do fulllength shows (no junior versions). Footloose, Musical Theatre Bootcamp and more. Ages 11-17.

303-786-9216

www.renaissanceadventures.com Be the hero of a mythic quest! Since 1995, Renaissance Adventures has led active outdoor Renaissance-themed questing games. Solve mysteries and riddles, brainstorm creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas, swashbuckle with foam swords, meet interesting characters and negotiate peace treaties. Birthday parties available as well. For ages 6-16.

Dragon Quests (full-day programs): Dragon Quests are Adventure Quest Broomfield Academy programs that last a full day — either from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These programs are open to kids age 8-16, and have more riddles, more dueling, more intrigue, and, often times, more customization. In Dragon groups, the Quest Leader gets a chance to connect with the children in ways that the half-day Griffon Quest Leaders cannot because of time constraints.

Often during the heat of the afternoon, Dragon groups take a break from questing to play more relaxing games or to dip their feet in the creek. On Fridays, after the Risen Lands Bazaar, Dragon groups have the option to play the muchanticipated Ambush Games, which is a capture-theflag kind of game over the scope of the entire park.

Griffon Quests (half-day programs): These half-day Adventure Quest programs last either from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., depending upon the site. These quests are open to kids ages 6-16, and are focused almost exclusively on Adventure Quest. Because there isn’t enough time in the afternoon to do much questing, the kids really want to make the most of their mornings, and the Quest Leaders know to pack in a lot of adventure.

n Shakespeare’s Sprites Boulder

www.coloradoshakes.org/education/ summer-camps Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its fourth year, is a playful introduction to the Bard for ages 6-9. Discover the fun of Shakespeare through pool-noodle fights, Elizabethan costumes, period insults, Renaissance songs and lively scene work. Sprites can sign up for one or two weeks. Each week culminates in a final showing for family and friends. This program is the perfect way to instill a love of language and theatre in your child.

Students enrolled in Shakespeare’s Sprites should have basic reading skills. Tuition includes one ticket to attend a group field trip to a CSF production.

Two sessions, July 7-11 and July 14-18.

n Stars Alive Show Choir Boulder

303-507-2114

www.StarsAliveMusic.com Sing and dance the week away at the Stars Alive Show Choir Camp. Join us for a joyful adventure performing Broadway, pop and more as an ensemble.

Ages 7-15. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a Friday performance at 5 p.m.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Boulder

303-245-8150

www.rockyridge.org

www.theaterforkids.net As the best in youth theatre, we offer quality performances and daily classes in dance, voice, acting, makeup and more! The Hobbit, Footloose, Sound of Music and more. Ages 5-17.

A variety of camp sessions for musicians young and old on all orchestral instruments, piano, voice and composition in the inspirational setting at the foot of Longs Peak. Rocky Ridge fosters personal development through music, nature and community.

Boulder

303-245-8150

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-Ultimate Frisbee is one of the fastest growing sports in the US -Our camp philosophy stresses safety, fun, and inclusion -World leader in the sport, national level coaches & counselors -Game-based approach at learning & honing skills -Only equipment needed are shoes or soccer-style cleats.

Camps are held at the turf fields at East Boulder Community Center

Session 1- June 9-12 | options for boys and girls 11-14 Session 2- June 16-20 | options for boys and girls 7-11

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Summer Horsemanship Camps Cornerstone Farm has been offering Summer Horsemanship Camps since 1996 with well educated staff and wonderful lesson horses.

We have camps for ages 7 and up. Please look through all of the options on our website and find what is right for you. Enjoy!

INTRODUCTION TO HORSES AND RIDING for riders age 7 and up with little or no riding experience.

June 16-20 & July 7-11.

HORSE SHOW CAMP For riders age 7 and up with a minimum experience level of walk and trot. Daily riding lessons will focus on preparing riders for a real horse show.

June 2-6 (show on the 8th), July 21-25 (show on the 26th), July 28-August 1 (show on the 2nd)

FIND MORE INFO & CAMP ENROLLMENT FORM ON OUR WEBSITE Camps run Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm. Long pants, sunscreen and sack lunch needed. Horse show on Saturday following Horse Show Camp. Cost is $450 for the week. ($450 + show fees for Horse Show Camp)

Estes Park

970-586-4031

n Rocky Mountain Theatre for Teens

Ultimate is a non-contact sport played with a disc. Kids love the fun, parents love the focus on sportsmanship.

303-492-1973

n Rocky Ridge Music Center n Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids

www.usaultimate.org/camps

2014 Program Dates: Young Artist Seminar (ages 1524): Tues. June 24 to Sun. July 27; Junior Student Seminars (ages 10-15) Session 1: Tues. June 10 to Sun. June 22 and Session 2: Tues. July 29 to Sun. August 10. Adult programs also available.

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Year-round riding lessons available as well.

Contact Jen Shannon 303-828-9040 Jen@cornerstonefarmllc.com

Offering Summer Camps since 1996

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arents are well schooled on the hazards of skills loss during the summer months — kids are shipped home with reminders that reading and math skills can deteriorate without some attention over the summer. But what if, on top of all that, you’re learning math and reading in your second language?

Five years ago, Boulder Valley School District teamed up with the YMCA of Boulder Valley to address the need for students for whom English is a second language and who may be struggling and in need of summer school, to have a place where they can spend the afternoon after morning summer school classes end at 11:30 a.m. — a tough hour for kids to be released if their parents are working — and a place where they can bring the English language skills they’ve been practicing in the classroom into more social settings. They created the Cultural Awareness Through Creative Horizons Camp, or CATCH Camp, with 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant funding from the by Elizabeth Miller state of Colorado. A camper’s day runs “Our role as counselors is to be English language role from 8:30 a.m. until 4:40 p.m., the first three hours of models. … Just conducting the whole camp day in English which is summer school from Monday to Thursday. On helps them out throughout the summer,” says Eric VandeFriday, kids have all day at camp, which opens up options haar, CATCH Camp site director and before/after school for field trips.

All kids attend this program for free, getting bus rides programs director for the YMCA of Boulder Valley. “We know their families really do need this help over the sumto and from the schools, free lunches and snacks and mer. … If they were spending it out at home, they’re not field trips to places they might otherwise not get to visit. really going to be exposed to English, and that’s where “Some of the kids have never been in a public some of the teachers see that achievement gap over the swimming pool. They’ve never been to the zoo, they’ve summer. Just not using that English language skill, they’re never been to the museum, they’ve never had some of going to regress a little bit as well. We’re just exposing these experiences, so it’s really, really fun to watch them them and encouraging them to use those skills as well.” grow, it’s just really, really heart-warming,” says Shaun And activities like trips to the zoo aren’t just about Barnes, senior vice president of community programs having fun, says Ron Cabrera, assistant superintendent for the YMCA of Boulder Valley. “I’ve been with the Y for Boulder Valley School District, it’s about getting for over 25 years and this is the most passionate thing fully involved in learning a second language by using the I’ve done, and I’ve done a lot of things at the Y, because vocabulary that comes with certain activities. it’s just such a rewarding program. … Then the kids are “These are the types of reinforcers that help kids just — their little faces — I’m telling you, they’re just so gain language, at least retain language and hopefully grow appreciative of everything they get to do.” with language in terms of, particularly the academic Last year, the CATCH camp was even able to provocabulary,” he says. Teachers often see students lose a vide swim lessons. good amount of their knowledge base over the summer.

Kids are identified by Boulder Valley School District “This camp, particularly with English language deas eligible for summer school, and it reports great sucvelopment, really puts the kids where they were in May cess from the program. Students are split by age group, so we don’t have much loss of that vocabulary developand each group includes a camp counselor with Spanishment, oral language fluency,” Cabrera says. “In some language skills, but kids are encouraged to speak English ways, it’s a nice healthy way of becoming bilingual and throughout the day.

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biliterate because … they’re applying the English language in these activities with other kids who are English-language speakers.”

The camp enrolls between 40 and 60 ESL kids from Columbine and University Hill elementary schools, respectively, and 30 to 40 from the middle school in the program — about 100 kids total in the summer.

“It’s definitely true. Kids really love coming, and it shows that their attendance is great throughout summer school and camp, which I think is an indicator — if you can get kids to do anything over the summer it’s always a good sign,” says Leah Taylor, 21st Century Grant program director for Casey Middle School.

Of elementary students who attend more than 30 days of the program, both summer school and CATCH Camp, almost 43 percent improve on TCAP scores from non-proficient to proficient or above in reading — and 71 percent of them have teachers who report improvements in student behavior. Teachers of those students report that almost 70 percent of them see an improvement in homework completion and class participation, according to Taylor.

The 21st Century Grants serve 600 to 700 kids on a weekly basis throughout the three locations, she says, meeting them with a full wrap-around program that includes before- and after-school programs, academic and enrichment programs and parent programming.

“Kids who participate in that are often ones who stay through summer as well, and what we see is they definitely report higher scores on our school climate surveys,” Taylor says. “They feel more engaged, more connected at school. Their parents report very similarly that they feel like they have structure and support for their student and feel welcome in the school building.”

At the end of this year, the program — which has some students who have attended all five years, and counselors who have also faithfully returned every summer — will see the end of its 21st Century Grant funding. Cabrera says they’re working to develop a permanent program modeled on the CATCH Camp that would maintain the cooperative relationship they currently have with the YMCA. Without this program, Barnes says, “Summer school isn’t going to be as successful for these kids, which they need for that retention. … That group of kids, I think, would really struggle.”

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f course a kids camp should be fun, but the special needs programs provided by Adam’s Camp, Colorado Lions Camp and Colorado Center for the Blind go one step further by expanding campers’ perceptions of what is possible. The confidence obtained through new camp activities — from rock climbing to archery — seeps into their daily lives, camp staff members say, and can provide the kids with a whole new outlook.

The Colorado Center for the Blind exposes elementary-age kids to swimming, horseback riding and hiking, while older kids also rock climb, whitewater raft, canoe and learn self-defense. Adam’s Adventure Camp, which caters to kids with mild to moderate developmental disabilities, allows their campers to let loose by participating in zip lining.

The Colorado Lions Camp, which welcomes both blind and developmentally disabled kids, offers mountain biking and fishing on their own 40 acres of Pike National Forest.

The activities provided by these camps would pique the interest of any kid, but sometimes the kids attending these camps first need to break down some social and mental barriers before they feel comAdam’s Camp fortable enough to try new activities. At 2:48 PM Adam’s Adventure Camp, campers share family-style cabins with their peers, counselors and volunteers.

“They get to meet all kinds of new friends, some with similar disabilities, and some without, and they get to do a lot of peer modeling,” says Jenny Chase, adventure camp director for Adam’s Camp. “We have volunteers of their age with the campers, so they get to learn a lot from them.”

Dan Berke, public relations and college prep coordinator for Colorado Center for the Blind, says the camp works on breaking down preconceived limitations that are established from daily social settings to open up the kids’ minds to opportunities.

“In a lot of situations when blind kids are in school, they’re given alternative programs and activities,” he says.

“It sends a message to them that blind people are not as capable of a risk. Our challenge is to disrupt that thinking and get them to think, ‘I can do this, I have the ability to accomplish this.’”

When campers do new activities at these camps — activities they may never have thought possible — the accomplishment creates a confidence that helps them with their daily struggles, says Berke.

Dan Smith, executive director of Colorado Lions Camp, says you can really see a difference when kids return for a second year of camp — they require less persuasion to do activities and even have ambition to try new activities.

“I hear from parents about what they are more willing to do when they get back home,” he says. “The parents have nothing but praise for how much they have learned and grown since they started coming to the camp.”

Since the camps create an encouraging atmosphere, the kids are more willing to try activities that will provide them with the self-confidence and self-esteem that will allow them to be successful in achieving personal growth.

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n Colorado Center for the Blind Summer Youth Programs Littleton

303-778-1130, ext. 222

www.cocenter.org

We have programs that teach the skills of blindness and offer exciting recreational activities for students in elementary school, middle school, high school and college prep.

Explore current science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on science fun in Boulder and Denver!

Littleton

303-778-1130, ext. 222

www.cocenter.org

We have programs that teach the skills of blindness and offer exciting recreational activities for students in elementary school, middle school, high school and college prep.

Summer camps for ages 5-18 run June 2-August 15.

Register online now! sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

n Colorado Lions Camp Woodland Park

Overnight Camps

719-687-2087

n Adam’s Camp

Residential camp program for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, ages 8 to senior adult.

Winter Park — YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch

www.coloradolionscamp.org

303.492.7188

303-563-8290

www.adamscamp.org

n First Descents

Adam’s Camp

Adventure Camp is a five-day/ night sleepaway camp that is full of fun, challenge and adventure.

Campers enjoy activities that expand social horizons and provide the opportunity to develop the courage to try new things while increasing independence and confidence. This program is designed for youth and young adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Campers must be mobile and enjoy group activities. Campers participate in daily adventures, which may include zip-lining, archery, river rafting, alpine slide rides, swimming, wall climbing, campfires, cabin games and a camp-wide dance. Campers stay in family-style cabins with counselors, volunteers and peers. Our staffing of two experienced counselors and four teen volunteers per team of 10 campers allows for individualized relationships with each camper.

First Descents is a nonprofit organization based in Boulder that provides outdoor adventure experiences to promote emotional, psychological and physical healing for young adults with cancer, ages 18-39. Since its inception in 2001, First Descents has successfully influenced the lives of more than 3,000 young adults with cancer, by hosting one-week adventure therapy camps that are completely free for participants. First Descents will host two climbing camps in Estes Park this summer, as well as 36 other programs across 10 states and three countries.

n Colorado Center for the Blind Summer Youth Programs

A comprehensive summer camp program serving children and adults with a wide variety of special needs.

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Estes Park

303-945-2490

www.firstdescents.org

n Rocky Mountain Village Empire

303-569-2333

www.eastersealscolorado.org

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• Cabin and Tent Camps: Ages 8–18 • Led by Experienced, Trained Instructors • Just 30 Minutes West of Boulder • Financial Aid Available • Online Registration Now Open!

www.calwood.org • 303.449.0603

WE PAY CA$H FOR KIDS STUFF

H Clothing H Furniture H Toys & Books H Equipment • Just bring in your gently used items. No appointment necessary.

• We will review your items carefully and select the items that meet current style, safty and condition standards.

• We will offer you payment on the spot for all items accepted.

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Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

n ABC Kids Climbing Boulder

303-443-5437

info@abckidsclimbing. com

Sports Camps

www.BPRcamps.org

Day Camps

Full- and half-day, indoor and outdoor climbing camps.

Camps feature indoor climbing, trips to local outdoor climbing areas, art, cooperative games, special events and quality instruction. All ages and abilities.

n Anything Goes — With Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

camps maintain a focus on the FC Boulder club values of community, character, passion and achievement.

Players will receive small group training involving soccer fundamentals, techniques and tactics. Activities will be designed to accommodate players of all skill levels and abilities. FC Boulder camps welcome recreational and competitive players who are looking not only to improve themselves as soccer players, but also to have fun playing the beautiful game of soccer.

For ages 4-14.

dodgeball, kung fu relay races and suction cup ninja star throwing. Character-building studies of our five values: attitude, integrity, respect, self control and heart. Exciting black belt demonstrations. Interesting lessons on the five Shaolin animals: tiger, leopard, crane, snake and dragon. And to complete the ninja experience, each child receives a uniform and belt.

www.BPRcamps.org

n Boulder Indoor Soccer Camp

Ages 5-11. 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.

Boulder

n Camp Timberline

n Art of Soccer Boulder

303-494-0264 Variations — skills, style and form for boys and girls.

All levels.

n Boulder County Force Soccer Camps 303-443-8877

www.fcboulder.com/summer-camp FC Boulder Soccer Camps provide an environment for soccer development for players of all abilities. Our

www.camptimberline.com A day camp like no other for ages 6-12, with locations along the Front Range.

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.

n Extreme Recess — With Boulder Parks and Recreation

n Boulder Karate Boulder

303-442-4330

www.boulderkarate.com

Boulder

970-484-8462

303-440-0809

www.boulderindoorsoccer.com/youths/ youths_summer.php

The Boulder Karate Summer Camp is designed for kids to have a blast while learning important life lessons through the martial arts. Fun karate activities and games throughout the day like ninja

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Ages 6-10. 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.

n Intro to Middle School Volleyball — With Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

Locations along the Front Range

303-413-7270

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Boulder

303-413-7270

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Ages 11-15. Learn the sport of volleyball and make new friends before the start of school. This fun-filled camp is the perfect introduction to the fast-paced sport of volleyball. Participants will learn the basics of passing, setting and serving while participating in games and scrimmages. Note: This camp is designed for those new to the sport.

Boulder

n July 4th Favorites — With Boulder Parks and Recreation

www.BPRcamps.org

Boulder

Ages 5-11. Your child will come home happy, tired and excited for the next day from 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.

www.BPRcamps.org

303-413-7270

n Gymnastics, Dance & Swim Combo — With Boulder Parks & Recreation

303-413-7270

Ages 5-11. Have some classic fun with the summer camp favorites: tennis, soccer, basketball, canoeing, swimming, capture the flag and indoor climbing.

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Windells Camp

Summer Academic Prep Classes and Summer Enrichment Camp June 2nd–Aug. 1st Flexible Schedules, Lots of Summer Fun!

Boulder

303-413-7270

www.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. Ages 8-17.

n Movement Boulder Youth Camps 303-443-1505

Brain Games • Techno Robotics Sports Adventures • Mythology Culinary Arts • Film Arts Music • Swimming

• Ages 2 /2–14 • Small Class Sizes • Sibling Discounts • Nationally Accredited • Academic Preschool-Middle School 1

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• Half or Full-Day Jr. Kindergarten • Full-Day Accredited Kindergarten • Individualized Student Learning Plans • Flexible Before & After-School Options • All Kids Swim. No Extra Fee!

303-447-2804 The Boulder Rock Club’s expert instructors will teach essential safety skills, climbing and slack line techniques in a fun, supportive and motivating environment. Camps are designed to challenge beginner to experienced climbers. Ages 6-13.

Boulder and Louisville

www.movementboulder.com

303-449-5033

Movement offers youth camps that cover climbing, fitness, nutrition and injury prevention.

n Northern Colorado Fencers Beginning Fencing Summer Camps Boulder

303-443-6557

Days and Weeks Flexible • Sibling Discounts!

Small Class Sizes • Extended-Day Option

Boulder

n Rocky Mountain Tennis Center

Boulder

Sessions Include:

n Rock Climbing & Slacklining Camp — With The Boulder Rock Club

www.ncfencers.org Learn the challenging, exciting and safe sport of modern fencing at Northern Colorado Fencers. Suitable for children ages 8-12. Fencing equipment provided.

Cost is $170/session. Please see our website for more information and to pre-register. Camp schedule is subject to change based on pre-registration.

n Recreational Gymnastics Camp — With Boulder Parks and Recreation

www.rmtenniscenter.com Staffed by some of the area's top teaching professionals, this program is modeled after the best player development programs in the country. The program encompasses ages 4 to 18 and all levels of aspiring tennis players. The program is structured and fun, and focuses on helping players get a feel for the game through stroke development, shot placement, strategy and match play. You can sign up by the week.

n Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures Boulder

303-447-8014

www.ridesmba.org 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.

Boulder

303-413-7270

n Skateboarding Camp (YMCA of Boulder Valley)

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-of-the-art facility that includes three trampolines, two foam pits, a trapeze, rope swing, as well as the usual vault, bars, beam floor, pommel horse, parallel bars, high bar and rings. Ages 5-12.

Throughout Boulder County

www.BPRcamps.org

303-664-5455

www.ymcabv.org Campers are introduced to a variety of challenging techniques, including navigating skate park terrain, trick progression, street skating and introduction to skateboard photography and videography. YMCA

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Summer Camps 2014 Full Days for Kids Big & Small

YMCA of Boulder Valley

Nature Education with Altitude!

Camps in Nederland and Boulder. Flexible scheduling.

Find our summer program information at www.wildbear.org or request a free catalog by calling 303-258-0495. *Shuttle service between Boulder and Nederland

Skateboard Camps allow for skill development for ages 5 and up. This provides plenty of opportunity for skaters to return year after year to explore the next level of skating. For first to ninth graders.

fishing, swimming, canoeing and more. Ages 5-11.

n Tennis with a Flip — With Boulder Parks and Recreation

n Sports Camp (YMCA of Boulder Valley)

Boulder

Manhattan Middle School

www.BPRcamps.org

303-664-5455

www.ymcabv.org Campers will be broken up into groups based on age and ability and will participate in a variety of skills clinics and games in a specific sport each week.

Participants will learn the "Y Way to Play" — fun, sportsmanship, opportunity, progressive competition and community — through healthy competition and mini scrimmages. For first to sixth graders.

303-413-7270

In the morning, our campers will get to experience tennis through fun games and skill-building activities.

In the afternoon campers will get to experience our state-of-the-art gymnastics facility led by fantastic instructors. There will also be swim time in the afternoons at our kid-friendly NBRC pool. Ages 6-11.

n Tennis with a Splash — With Boulder Parks and Recreation

n Spot Indoor Climbing Camp

Boulder

Boulder

www.BPRcamps.org

303-379-8806

www.thespotgym.com/campsbw Learn to climb, or improve your skills, with The Spot's experienced and encouraging instructors. Focus is on fun and safety in a controlled indoor environment.

Mention reading this in BW to receive a 10 percent discount.

n Summer Mix — With Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder

303-413-7270

www.BPRcamps.org Enjoy the "Best of Everything Summer!" Play and develop your skills in basketball, bocce ball, tennis, indoor climbing, kickball, wiffleball, volleyball, wall ball,

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Tennis, swimming and sports! Days will focus on tennis, but will include many other fun activities such as swimming, soccer, dodgeball, crafts, etc. We end each camp with our Davis Cup Competition, which includes fun, team-building games. Ages 6-11.

n University of Colorado Sports Camps Boulder

Different phone for each sport

www.cubuffs.com/camps This is the opportunity to learn your favorite sports from your team, the Colorado Buffaloes. University of Colorado Athletics offers Summer Sports Camps for the following sports: football, basketball, tennis, golf, voleyball, lacrosse, soccer and cheer & dance. The camps provide a chance to work with CU coaches and

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Indoor and Outdoor Camps

Climbing Classes, Clubs, Teams Birthday Parties and

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Kids Build Confidence while having

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abckidsclimbing.com 303-443-KIDS (303-443-5437) 1960 32nd Street • Boulder athletes, experience life on campus and play where the Buffaloes play.

Building Champions in Sport and in Life

n Y Riders Cycling Camp (YMCA of Boulder Valley)

Mt. Hood, Oregon

Throughout Boulder County

www.windells.com

www.ymcabv.org

Windells Camp is the "funnest" place on earth!

Progress your skills, meet new friends, and have the best summer possible with us.

303-664-5455

The unique progression of the Y Riders camps allows riders to come back year after year and gain new skills and experiences, growing their riding ability to new heights! For first to ninth graders.

www.dvorakexpeditions.com

970-484-8462

A 22-day whitewater course for youth under the age of 18 designed to teach whitewater rafting skills, river ecology and minimum-impact camping.

Colorado’s premier sports and mountain adventure camp for kids ages 6-18. Located in Estes Park.

n Woodward at Copper

Estes Park

www.camptimberline.com

master new skills in a safe, fun and supportive environment.

Weekly Summer Camps June-August

Weekend, Afterschool and Team Programs February-October

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Copper Mountain n Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA)

Easy to advanced trail riding allows young riders the opportunity to

(303)447-8014

n White Water Skills Teen Camp 888-229-9540

n Camp Timberline

Ages 7-17

800-765-7669

Locations vary

Overnight Camps

Youth Mountain Bike Camps

n Windells Snowboard, Freeski, Skateboard and BMX Camp

Boulder

303-447-8014

www.ridesmba.org Founded in 1993, Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (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. 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.

888-229-9540

www.woodwardatcopper.com Woodward at Copper is quite possibly the raddest place on the planet. It offers overnight and day camps in the following sports — snowboard, ski, skateboard, BMX, slopestyle mountain bike, cheer and digital media.

Exclusive to Copper Mountain is the Barn, a 19,400-square-foot indoor playground with Skatelite jumps into foam pits, a grindable pump track, multiple skate areas, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and a super trampoline.

Develop your park and pipe tricks in the Barn, and then take them to the snow in our liftaccessed, on-snow summer terrain park.

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YOUR KID

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HUGE ROCK STAR!

Green Day Boot Camp* 6/2/2014 - 6/6/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Boot Camp* 6/9/2014 - 6/13/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Classic five day camp introducing the world of rock and roll to aspiring musicians of all experience levels.

Led Zeppelin Boot Camp* 6/16/2014 - 6/20/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Boot Camp* 6/23/2014 - 6/27/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

Divas Vocal Workshop 6/30/2014 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Students will work on songs of their choice.

At the end of the session, they will take home a recording of their song...a great keepsake, as well as a perfect opportunity to use as a demo for auditions for shows such as “The Voice.”

Blues Improvisation Workshop 7/1/2014 10:00 am - 2:00 pm This one day workshop is a great way to keep students’ chops up over summer break.

It is also an excellent forum for introducing beginners into the fine art of rock and blues soloing. All experience levels are welcome.

DON’T LET THEM MISS OUT ON OUR FANTASTIC SUMMER CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS

Guitar Gods 7/2/2014 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Students will discuss the equipment and techniques of the many masters of guitar, and explore signature riffs and licks that make up the timeless music that we know and love.

Drum Gods 7/3/2014 10:00 am - 2:00 pm We will reveal signature aspects of some of the greatest Drummers of all time, dissecting exact examples that attributed to their transformation from human to Drum God! Our goal is to learn what the Drum Gods did, and show you that you can make it your own.

Just For Girls Boot Camp* 7/7/2014 - 7/11/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm It’s time to take the stage, ladies! Students will rock out in groups of their peers.

JCC Divas Boot Camp* 7/28/2014 - 8/1/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Students will discover their Diva in this exciting five day camp. They will work on proper vocal technique and stagecraft.

Teen Camp* 7/14/2014 - 7/18/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Students will learn songs in groups of their peers, and come up with their own custom song by the end of the week.

Boot Camp* 8/4/2014 - 8/8/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

Bob Marley Boot Camp* 7/21/2014 - 7/25/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Students will explore the deep grooves and rhythms of reggae, as well as learn songs of one of the world’s greatest songwriters.

Beatles Boot Camp* 8/11/2014 - 8/15/2014 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Students will learn and perform their favorite songs by John, Paul, George, and Ringo in this melody filled five day camp. * Camps include live performances and a professional CD featuring student’s own artwork, as well as a School of Rock T-Shirt.

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