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summer. Lacrosse campers will work on their individual stick skills and positional training and learn team concepts and situational gameplay daily. Half-day and day camper options are offered. For more information, visit https://laxcamps.com.
HRCA summer camp programs:
Each year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association hosts a variety of summer camps for children ages 5 and 12. In 2022, the summer camp catalogue is full of variety with theater and sports to science and more. Some of the 2022 programs include: • Camping • Splish Splash • Colors of the week • Music palooza • Adventure land For information, visit www.HRCAOnline.org.
Kent Denver School:
The full summer program at Kent Denver School offers all children ages 3–18 the opportunity to experience innovative, creative, hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, academics, and technology and design. Summer programs include: • A summer day camp • Athletics • Academics • Innovation and technology For information, visit www.kentdenver.org/ about/summer/summeratkds.
KidsConnections:
The annual Englewood KidsConnection summer camp program is on schedule. Sessions are held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from May 31 through Aug. 5. The KidConnections camp provides: • Social and emotional growth • Connections with new friends • An answer to summer boredom • New experiences For information, visit https://www.englewoodco.gov/parks-recreation-library-golf/ play-englewood/programs/youth/2021kidconnections-summer-camp.
KidzArt:
These camps offer curriculum geared to stretch minds, exercise imaginations, and introduce new idea-generating techniques, all while having fun and building confi dence. For information, visit: • www.kidzart.com/franchise/castle-rock/ • www.kidzart.com/franchise/highlandsranch • www.kidzart.com/franchise/lone-tree
While summer is all about rest and fun, it is also important to make time for keeping up and enhancing academic skills. Through a variety of programs at the Tutoring Center of Golden, children can keep up with reading, math and writing. Some of the programs at the center include: • Geniuses in Training Program • Reading Program • Writing Enhancement Program • Little Geniuses in Training
For information, visit https://golden.tutoringcenter.com Littleton Parks, Recreation and Community Education:
The local program will offer a variety of summer activities with registration ongoing. Sports and other programs will be available throughout the summer.
Parker Arts:
Summer camps are available for youth ages 4 and 18 between June 6 and Aug. 5. Programs include half-day and full-day options. Some of the summer programs include: • Play-A-Day • KidStage Stars For more information, visit https://parkerarts.org/.
Performing Arts Academy:
Performing Arts Academy has a selection of both one-week and two-week programs. The choices range in half-day or full-day musical theater options for elementary, middle and high school age groups. Camp options include: • Performing arts mini camps • Musical theater show camps For information, visit www.paacolorado.org/ theatre-summer-camp/
School of Rock Golden/Lakewood:
Looking for something unique for kids this summer? Music has become increasingly popular through the years, and the Golden/ Lakewood locations for School of Rock have plenty of offer, including: • Guitar lessons • Drum lessons • Singing/vocal lessons • Keyboard lessons • Bass lessons
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Venue Theatre:
The Venue Theatre Company, founded in 2013 as an educational 501c3 nonprofi t, provides enriching performing arts education for the youth of the greater Denver and Foothills area. With highly trained, Broadway-experienced educators, The Venue meets all children at the level they are currently at and encourages them to develop their skills both as performers and as individuals. In the summer of 2022, The Venue is already accepting registration for the “Sound of Music”. The production is open to students in fi rst and 12th grades. Details and dates include: • Audition Workshop: May 7, 10 a.m. • Auditions: May 9 and May 10 • Read-through – May 16 • Parent meeting: May 16 • Rehearsals start – May 23
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation:
The regional organization provides a variety of program year-round and during summer. Find programs in the following locations:
• The Family Sports Center in Centennial • Lone Tree Recreation Center • Sheridan Recreation Center • The Douglas H. Buck Community Center in Littleton • The Goodson Recreation Center in
Centennial For information, visit www.sspd.org
Talk to the Camera Video & Movie:
Learn to make videos and movies through a program that includes video and movie making camps, theater and acting camps through STEAM-Based, hands-on curriculum. The summer program is for children ages 6 and 16. For information, visit talktothecamera.com.
Tigar Gymnastics Camps:
The Wheat Ridge center offers a variety of classes and programs throughout the summer, including: • Kinder gymnastics • Girls’ gymnastics • Ninja skills • Parkour For more information, visit www.TigarGymnastics.com.
Town of Castle Rock:
The town hosts both half-day and all-day
Wings Over the Rockies:
Besides providing daily education and entertainment to the community, the Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum offers a summer program for kids. The in-person camps cover STEAM-related subjects for elementary, middle and high-school aged students. Camps are held at the main museum in Denver and the Centennial Airport. Camp options include:
• Engineering to Mars – A camp designed to prepare future astronauts, scientists and engineers for all the challenges the red planet has to offer. This camp is offered at
The Air & Space Museum in Denver
• Skyward – This option is for campers who are serious about aviation. This session offers an in-depth look at airplanes and helicopters, airport operations, and a chance to interact with aviation professionals who believe that it’s never too early to get started. This camp is held at the Centennial Airport off Arapahoe Road.
https://wingsmuseum.org/camps/
Summer day camps are a way for young people to experience FUNancial education through an award-winning program, which is facilitated by the Young Americans Center for Financial Education staff. These dynamic camps, while emphasizing fun, feature interactive activities, hands-on application of instruction as well as outdoor time on our beautiful program deck. Camps are available for youth entering third through eighth grade in the 2022-23 school year. Camps are available in Denver and Lakewood.
camps every year. The 2022 program is currently accepting registrations. To learn more, visit www.crgov.com/3270/Summer-Camps. Programs offered in full-and half-day programs include: • Athletics and adventure • Summer jedi and fencing • Adventure club
Town of Parker:
Each year the town offers a variety of summer programs for children. In 2022, some of the scheduled activities include: • Cooks and books camp • Farm-to-table cooking • STEAM superheroes • Rollercoaster science • Sports camps For information, visit parkerrec.com/1921/ Summer-Camps-for-Kids.
Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Sun Camp:
Wheat Ridge operates a summer Sun Camp for children ages of 6 and 13. The program is available during the Jefferson County Public Schools’ spring, summer and winter breaks. Activities include: • Arts & Crafts • Swimming • Board games • Climbing • Outdoor play For more information, visit www.rootedinfun.com/191/Sun-Camp.
YMCA summer camp programs:
With recreation centers across the Front Range, the YMCA offers a variety of summer camp programs for all ages. Some of the summer programs include: • Summer day camps at 20 locations • Specialty day camp and adventure camp at the Arvada and University Hills YMCA • Sports camp For information in your area, visit www. denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/ summer-camp.
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Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter.
However, a staycation – a vacation you take right in your hometown (or nearby) – can be much less expensive and fi t into nearly any amount of available time with the added bonus of skipping out on potentially stressful travel.
Consider these staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t have to go far to spend quality time together.
Visit local landmarks. Just because it’s not a traditional vacation doesn’t mean you can’t pretend to be tourists. Start by visiting the places you recommend to friends and family from out of town or pick up a city guidebook to uncover hidden spots you may not even know exist. Make a plan to seek out historic sites, visit local landmarks like museums or try an out-of-the-way restaurant (or two) you’ve never eaten at before.
Camp out in the backyard. Camping doesn’t have to be done far from home. In fact, it can be done right in your own backyard. Pitch a tent to sleep under the stars and plan a night full of traditional camping activities like roasting s’mores, telling spooky stories by fl ashlight and trying to identify stars and constellations.
Set up a picnic in the park. Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit and other treats and head to the park. You can enjoy a casual meal then take advantage of the open space for a family walk or game of tag before retreating to the playground to let the little ones expel any leftover energy.
Have a home spa day. If you’re looking for some relaxation but don’t want to splurge on the full spa treatment, plan an at-home oasis instead. Light some candles, run a bubble bath and break out the facial masks and fi ngernail polish.
Visit an amusement park. No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for hitting the most popular thrill rides and waterslides while skipping those that may not provide quite the same entertainment value.
