Boulder County Kids Fall 2019

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Contents

Fall 2019

25 YEARS

Volume 25 No. 3

Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.

From the Publisher............................................................. 5

Cover Story—Mathilde....................................... 5

Taking The Family To Japan....

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Kids’ Planet...................................................... 8

News about Town

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HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY.......... 11 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY............. 12

What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 13

SLEEP

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Be At Home in The World..................... 15

Taylor’s Blog

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Dirty Money............................................................ 17

Changing Habits

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CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY........ 20–24

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Birthday Party Directory.......... 28–29 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS..................... 30–33 FALL CALENDAR OF EVENTS.................. 34–37 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin

Cool Cover Art - Mathilde Abiragi

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Proofing to Perfection - Darlene Mueller Morse

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Cover Story: Mathilde Abiragi

From the Publisher: This is our 25th year for our FALL issue! We have our big birthday party coming up on September 28th at the Carousel of Happiness so put on your party hats and visit us up in Nederland from 10 am to 1 pm for a free ride, fun activities and some birthday cake!

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ur cover artist is Mathilde Abiragi who is attending the 6th grade this fall at Centennial Middle School. She has a younger brother, Gabriel who is age 7. Her mother is Japanese and her father is French-Lebanese. She spent time in London this summer visiting her aunt who lives there. She enjoys math and literature classes. She has also studied art at Tinker Art Studio in Boulder for the last six years. Her favorite food is sushi but loves going out for Mexican food at Verde Restaurant in Boulder. Her top pick movie is Free Solo. She plays the viola, enjoys climbing and loves to sew. Mathilde wants to be a clothes designer when she grows up. She loves fall because of the pretty colors. he cover sponsor, Premier Members Credit Union, pays competitive dividends on federally insured savings accounts. Your family can also enjoy low-cost loans and the credit union gives money to the school of your choice at no cost to you. For more information and to find a location near you visit www. pmcu.org or call (303) 657-4558.

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TAKING THE FAMILY TO JAPAN

by Jennifer Martin

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apan is an amazing country and a great destination for families. It is on the expensive side, but you can find reasonable lodging and meals even in Tokyo.

Getting there is a long journey and if you can swing business class tickets the flight will be much more comfortable. We were able to get business class from Los Angeles to Tokyo through a discount company called First Business Flights that was under $3000 per ticket.

Before you go you may want to look into Japan Rail (JR) passes. They have to be ordered before you go. Check out JRPass.com. Children ages 6-11 run half-price.

There are one-week, twoweek and three-week passes. They mail you a voucher and you get your passes at the rail stations and you are ready to go. Carefree Travel in Boulder took care of ours. Give yourself a few weeks to get them in time.

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The Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo.

as first class seats and you can reserve seats in advance.

There are some private rail areas the JR passes do not cover but are not very expensive and sometimes there are very interesting scenic rail lines. Some ferries are included along with some of the scenic loop buses so check your itinerary before you go. Supplemental tickets can usually be bought with credit cards.

The bullet trains are amazingly fast and right on time.

You may have difficulty reading the boards, but as long as you know the time your train leaves and the time you get off you can count on them being spot on. The trains are clean and quite comfortable.

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ready with your gear before the train stops or leaves.

Hold on to your tickets!

The Japanese have you show your ticket in the beginning and usually you have to show it to exit. Subways and trains have exits and you need your pass or ticket to exit. If you buy a train ticket you must show it or put it through the slot at the finish or they can charge you the price of the ticket all over again. But, if you find your ticket they will give you your money back. That will also be true on buses and some sites you might visit so just hold on to them!

Many cities like Tokyo offer subway passes. Those can make your traveli n g m u c h m o r e c o n v enient. They have 24-, 48-, and 72-hour passes, which cover the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines that cover over 200 stations throughout the city. This is effectively a Tokyo Tourist Pass, as a foreign passport is required to purchase it.

Public transportation is well-organized and can get you most places. Taxis are expensive and Uber runs about the same price. The Airport Limo in Tokyo runs about $30 per person and will

get you to your hotel or near by as well. You can check out a shared shuttle.

A very convenient service offered in many hotels and inns is shipping your bags to the next hotel. The cost is about $15 and well worth the hassle of not lugging your stuff around with you. Even with that feature you should pack light and invest in a light weight spinner. Most hotels have toothbrushes, many have pajamas or kimonos, and one hotel we stayed in had a cell phone you could borrow. Wifi is common so turn off your data and use wifi to make calls or use Whats App or Skype on your smart phone, Food in Japan is very clean and healthy generally. Small restaurants may focus on sushi and sashimi, or noodle dishes, tempura, yakitori (skewered meats), Wagyu beef which is grilled at your table, sukiyaki or hot pots which cook at your table with your choice of broth and meats and veggies. Breakfast in Japan usually consists of miso soup, grilled fish, rice, fermented soy beans, seaweed and pickled vegetables.

Most hotels offer Western choices as well.

Markets can be fun places to visit and many times have interesting foods to try. Be mindful of where you eat as the Japanese are very proper about food so you need to always take your garbage with you. They keep everything clean and tidy.

A traditional Japanese meal can be a really fun and sometimes very expensive event but one to always remember. Most courses will consist of many dishes and varieties of Japanese delica-

cies. Book yourselves at a Ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) where you will sleep in matted rooms with futons on the floor with buckwheat pillows, enjoy Japanese baths (onsens) and the ambience of tradition. Some meals are provided right in your room.

A traditional tea is also a lovely thing to experience.

Ask a lot of questions on proper etiquette and you will learn some interesting things you will remember for a lifetime.

When I travel, I usually use ATM for the best rate.

Lawson Station had the best rates and was only about a $2 charge for about $500 in cash. Seven Elevens are also convenient but they charge quite a bit more. Make sure you have a credit card that doesn’t charge international fees and if they ask for a choice of Yen or Dollar conversion choose Yen as your credit card company will do

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a better job on the conversion rate. Not all restaurants take credit cards so always have some cash with you.

100 yen coins come in handy for bottled water or snacks in vending machines. They are EVERYWHERE! While you are in Japan it is important to see some of the Shinto shrines and Buddhist Temples. They are an interesting experience. We were lucky enough to see a Shinto wedding and it was truly an interesting event. Gardens are another place to make time for. Many businessmen and locals take a little time out to relax and enjoy the beauty and serenity of these gardens.

When we were in Toyko, we went to the Mori Building Digital Art Museum. Your kids will marvel at the technology of digital imagery.

Spend a few hours there, you will love it. The train ride to the area is quite fun as well as you circle around the har-

bor area. Check out borderless.teamlab.art. It is totally cool. Order your tickets in advance to avoid long lines.

Another fun thing in Tokyo are the hedgehog cafes. Pets are not common in Tokyo as it is such a large city and space is limited. They also have cats and puppies and you pay by the hour.

Presents! Be prepared to be wowed by presents from the Japanese. They love presents

and they love giving things.

They are very generous in nature and very polite. They love nice wrapping and you don’t have to spend a lot but try and make the package special for them.

I really encourage you and your family to go to Japan.

There is so much to do and so much to see and so much to learn.

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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience Drawing by Kara Priest

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Dragonflies

by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

like dragonflies! I remember as a little boy how I would watch them darting back and forth over the lake where I grew up on Long Island, New York.

Many years later, I used the drawing of the dragonfly shown in the picture as a trademark for our Thorne Natural Science School, which is now just simply called Thorne Summer Camp. This happened ten years ago when we changed our organization’s name from Thorne Ecological Institute to Thorne Nature Experience and adopted a new logo. Now my daughter Sarah uses the same dragonfly drawing for her Science Kids program in northern Wyoming.

Dragonflies are insects of the order Odonata. They have four transparent wings

with black veins. The wings stick straight out in flight and when they come to rest on a plant of sprig, unlike the more delicate damselflies that fold their wings over their backs when at rest.

Dragonflies are strong flyers. They are also predators, which means they prey on and eat other insects, such as gnats, midges, and mosquitoes. Sometimes they catch and eat larger insects, like butterflies, moths, damselflies, and even smaller dragonflies. A dragonfly may eat up to a fifth of its body weight in one day. They are efficient hunters so they are able to catch up to 95% of the prey that they chase.

Dragonflies and relative species are an ancient group. Fossils of very large dragonflies have been found

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that had wingspans up to 30 inches! These lived about 325 million years ago and their fossils are found in Upper Carboniferous rocks. Today there are about 3000 species of dragonflies. Some are brightly colored. Many have brilliant iridescent colors. Most live in the tropics.

There are fewer in the temperate zone where Boulder County is located.

In general, the loss of wetland habitats around the world due to human developments have threatened dragonfly populations. Also the use of pesticides can be toxic to dragonflies, especially when they eat other insects that have been sprayed.

Dragonflies have relatively large heads with very short antenna and two amazing compound eyes made up of many thousand units called ommatidia. They also have three simple eyes called ocelli. They have biting mouthparts that are ideal for catching prey.

The aquatic (underwater) larval stage of the dragonfly is called a nymph or naiad.

The nymphs are also voracious predators. They eat almost any living thing smaller than they are, like bloodworms, tadpoles, and small fish. They stay in the nymph stage for several years, liv-

ing in fresh water. When they eventually come out of the water and have wings, as adults able to fly, they may live only a few days or weeks during which time they mate and lay eggs. When these hatch, they become small nymphs that moult many times as they grow.

Images of dragonflies are often used in jewellery designs. For some Native American tribes, dragonflies are a sign of swiftness and activity. They represent pure water to the Navajo. Their images are used in Hopi rock art, in Zuni pottery, and Pueblo necklaces.

Find a local pond or swamp where you can observe dragonflies during the summer months.

Crestview Elementary School in Boulder has a natural area called Habitat where I often go to watch dragonflies. I usually see three or four different kinds. I hope you will learn to enjoy watching these beautiful creatures as I have.

Dr. Thorne is founder and president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute) a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boulder. For 65 years they have helped “connect youth to nature!” For information about their programs, please check their website at www.thornenature.org or email info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.

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Nederland. Martin House Publications is proud to be in their 25th YEAR! Put on your party hats and visit us up in Nederland for a free ride, fun activities and some birthday cake! Contact info@ bouldercountykids.com for more information or call Jennifer Martin at (303) 9398767 for more information.

BO ULDE R CO U NTY KIDS Volume XXV No. 3 • BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE 2019 CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN FOR 25 YEARS!

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“Flowers�, by Mathilde Abiragi, Age 11, Centennial Middle School

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Through training programs lead by Google employees and “Snap School,� teens will learn how to leverage their social media channels for good and promote their projects. Teens passionate about combating social isolation can also continue the conversation with #stand4good into the new school year.

Teen changemakers in the U.S., ages 13 to 18, can apply at www.heartwarmingproject. com with an endorsement from a parent, guardian, educator or other adult until October 31, 2019. Up to 400 teens will receive Action Grants worth $250 each to start or advance existing inclusion projects in their schools and communities.

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he Carousel of Happiness located in Nederland has been chosen #3 out of 20 of Denver’s favorite places to take kids according to a survey put on by KidsOutAndAbout.com. The 2019 survey asked Denver parents where they love to take their kids. The Denver Zoo made first place, Denver Museum of Nature & Science made second place.

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Offering play therapy for children experiencing a social, behavioral, and/ or emotional concern. Play therapy can encourage self-awareness and acceptance of all feelings, increase coping skills, self-soothing and selfconfidence. I work a lot with anxiety in different forms, ptsd, trauma and gifted and talented to name a few. Also offering parent support. Call for a free phone consultation to see if play therapy is a good fit for your kiddo!

Fees: $125/hr. Tatum Oman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a registered play therapist supervisor (RPT-S). Please see website for more information or feel free to email or call.

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hkoutreach@bouldercounty.org www.bouldercounty.org/family/ medical/pages/healthykidsinitiative.aspx Ages: All. Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults assists individuals and families get covered by health insurance, access affordable health care and enroll in Food Assistance (SNAP). The team of friendly, bilingual eligibility technicians helps individuals and families enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Food Assistance (formerly known as Food Stamps).

Medicaid and CHP+ are free or lowcost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. Healthy Kids and Adults can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. Call or email for more information.

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?

Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

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My husband is leaving me. I am concerned about the children and don’t want them to have abandonment issues. They are girls ages 10 and 12 and I know this is going to be very hard on them. Their father is planning on moving out of state. Is there anything I can do to help them cope with an absent father?

Signed future divorcee.

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I’m sorry your family is going through a divorce. This is difficult under the best of circumstances. In addition to helping your children navigate the changes a divorce causes, you have the added problem of a long distance relationship with their father. Let’s talk about the divorce first.

It’s important that you treat your spouse in a respectful way in front of the children.

Do not be angry or accusatory toward him. Simply state your wishes calmly. Speak with him about the necessity of providing a safe and secure environment for the children devoid of any acrimony. Explain to the children that the relationship between the two of you has not been good for a while. (They probably already know that.) That you’ve tried to make it better but you’ve decided that it’s not possible. Be sure

they know that you both love them very much and that the divorce is not their fault.

Your children need to be protected from conversations and comments about legal proceedings and financial arrangements. Say only nice or neutral things about your spouse or say nothing at all. I recently saw a previous patient that I’d helped through a divorce a long time ago. He thanked me for insisting that he not tell his children about their mother’s failings. He said that his children who are now adults have thanked him for his restraint.

Don’t use your children as informants or weapons in the divorce battle. They shouldn’t have to choose sides. Listen to them. Encourage them to talk about their feelings and fears. You have the added task of helping them maintain a long distance relationship with their father. In order for them to deal with possible feelings of abandonment, it’s important to maintain connection. We are lucky that they are children in a digital age and will be able to Skype or phone every day. Encourage them to talk about everyday things like what happened at school or baseball practice or buying a new dress. He needs to pay attention to them daily as he would if he was still living with you. By talking to your children, you may be able to correct misunderstandings and allay fears while they are still manageable. My friend’s daughter was going to spend the summer with her Dad and was worried that her Mom was going to sell her bed! This was obviously a symbol of her fear that her Mom was going to stop loving her.

We have ways to maintain daily contact, even from a

distance. As adults, we may have to lead the conversation with appropriate questions and not rely on the child to converse. Ask them about their feelings and fears and worries. There are adjustments that will have to be made as time goes on. The ability to adapt will determine the success of this new stage in life.

Q

Is stuttering a psychological disorder?

My cousin had it as a child and she got over it and doesn’t stutter at all as an adult.

Signed curious.

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The causes of stuttering are murky at best.

We know that stuttering will always cause anxiety and anxiety can aggravate stuttering. Small children will often stutter because their thoughts are going faster than their command of language can accommodate. There may also be a preexisting physical problem in the brain that caused the initial stuttering, which was then complicated by anxiety and social phobia.

In our society we identify and single out people who don’t fit the social norm. We tease them, we laugh at and deride them, which in the case of someone who stutters, only serves to increase the anxiety with predictable results.

Stutterers do not stutter while singing, which seems to indicate that different parts of the brain control each function. One of the treatments involves making speech more like singing, to use a different part of the brain.

In tradition, Moses was apparently a stutterer. The anxiety caused by being abandoned by his mother and being raised among strangers,

set the stage for his affliction. Stuttering also runs in families which points to a genetic component in the brain. Speech therapy is helpful especially when the child is young. Providing a calm environment and not interrupting or finishing sentences for him is essential.

Allowing them to slow down and not rush their speech can also help. Patience is imperative.

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We lost our father a few years ago. I am finding that my mother who lives alone is hoarding food. I would say the 90% of it goes bad and she continues to pack her refrigerator with massive amounts of food. I am trying to figure out a way to help her with this.

Signed concerned daughter

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Food hoarding is common among the e l d e r l y. T h e y a r e accustomed to buying larger and therefore cheaper quantities of food for their families and they are loathe to throwing food away unnecessarily.

I imagine that having plenty of food on hand makes them feel secure in case of emergency such as not having a ride to the grocery store for a few days. There are many underlying reasons for this behavior. When they have a meal at a restaurant, because of diminished appetite they may take half of it home.

They’re already appalled at the cost of the meal, so they ask for a doggie bag and the remains are put in their refrigerators and then often forgotten. Then food poisoning occurs and they end up in the ER.

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SLEEP

by Kimberly Slonaker, MD

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t’s that time of year again – back to school.

And that means getting your little (or big) ones back on a regular sleep schedule.

A careful transition back to earlier bed and wake times for school-aged kids, as well as good sleep hygiene practices, will help everyone in your house get some solid shut-eye so everyone wakes up rested and ready to learn and play.

GETTING BACK TO A NORMAL BEDTIME Gone are the lazy days of summer where you can stay up all night and snooze until noon. Help ease your children’s transition back to an earlier bedtime starting a couple weeks before the first day of school. Move bedtime and wake time up by half an hour every 2-3 days until you get to your target times.

HOW MUCH SLEEP DOES MY KID NEED? Knowing this will help you determine what exactly those target times should be. As with most things, sleep times also vary with age. Below is a list of how much sleep per day children should be getting on average: • Preschoolers (3-5 years old): 10-13 hours (including naps).

• Grade Schoolers (6-12 years old): 9-12 hours.

• Teens (13-18 years old): 8-10 hours.

UH OH, THEY’RE NOT GETTING ENOUGH A lot of us don’t get the recommended amount of sleep per night because so many things get in the way.

But children’s brains are developing at an incredible rate, and we know sleep is a vital component of this growth.

Regular sleep is imperative f o r l e a r n i n g , m e m o r y, concentration, a healthy immune system (cold and flu season is coming!), staving off obesity, and preventing behavioral and mental health problems. All of this translates into happier, healthier children who perform to the best of their ability in school and sets the stage for transitioning into amazing adults.

HOW DO I HELP THEM GET MORE AND BETTER SLEEP? Keeping up healthy sleep habits night after night is the key to getting regular, adequate sleep: • Make sleep a priority.

I know firsthand how so many obligations can pull you and your children away from a regular bedtime. But

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sleep is just as important as a healthy diet and exercise to your child’s well-being, so put it right up there as a valid priority.

• Stick to a routine. Keep bedtime, wake time, meal times and nap time (for the younger ones) about the same every day—including weekends. Of course there will be some variability, but try to keep it to a minimum.

Children thrive on routine.

• Be active during the day.

Physical activity and getting outside do wonders for sleep.

• Turn off those screens.

Did you know that the blue light from screens such as phones, tablets, and TVs sends a signal to the wake center in your brain telling it that it’s daytime? It affects production of melatonin (the hormone that tells your body to sleep) more than other forms of light. Make sure your child is turning off their screens at least one hour before bed to give your child a chance to shut that wake center down. That means no phones in bed.

• Make the bedroom conducive to sleep. Keep the lights dim before bed and the room as dark as possible overnight. Keep the house quiet after a certain hour.

Black-out curtains and white noise machines are great tools.

• Establish a bedtime

routine. Come up with a brief, soothing bedtime routine to help signal the mind that it’s time to wind down – for example: bath/ shower, brush teeth, quiet talk with mom or dad, short book, bed. Guided meditation (for the older ones) and breathing exercises can be invaluable in getting the mind to calm – there are several apps and YouTube videos out there, find which one works for you (the only exception to the no-phone-in-bed rule).

• Be on alert for sleep problems. Frequent snoring, loud mouth breathing, and apneas (pauses in breathing while sleeping) signal a possible medical problem and poor quality sleep. Talk to your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS? If you find your family still struggling through sleep issues, first know that you are not alone—this is a very common problem. Second, there are many resources out there that address childhood sleep problems. The AAP has great tips at www.healthychildren. org/English/healthy-living/ sleep/Pages/default.aspx. And of course, your pediatrician or family provider is always there to help.

Good luck getting back into the swing of things this school year, and sweet dreams!

Dr. Kimberly Slonaker is a pediatrician at UCHealth Pediatric Care Clinic in Longmont at 1925 W. Mountain View Ave. Dr. Slonaker and her partners provide complete pediatric care from birth through adolescence at clinics in Longmont and Firestone.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH

Be At Home in the World

by Jen Rodehaver

n June 27th 1989, a young man from Sweden became the first au pair to travel to this country through Cultural Care au Pair. Since then, over 100,000 young foreigners (between the ages of 18 – 26) have spent twelve to twenty four months living with an American family through this cultural exchange program approved by the U.S. State Department. Some come for a gap year adventure.

Others want to take college level classes and improve their English. Most want to explore this huge country with its diverse geography and culture. Imagine visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and Las Vegas in the same month! One desire is common among the individuals who jump through numerous hoops to qualify for this unique opportunity; the chance to become part of another family.

Here in Boulder County there are currently 80 au pairs representing 18 countries enjoying the experience that is the Colorado lifestyle.

Many have never seen snow, never traveled outside their o w n c o u n t r y, w o u l d n ’t recognize a raccoon, and are unfamiliar with certain kitchen appliances. What they bring to their host families is not easy to describe. Of course, they share their language and holidays but these are the

obvious contributions.

More subtle is the exchange of perceptions, attitudes, expectations, political views, and communication styles.

Host families learn how Americans are perceived in other countries. Parents with younger children discover how child rearing practices vary in other cultures. The au pair learns valuable lessons in getting along in a new household and community.

Most need to stretch outside their comfort zone and do so by volunteering their time to local organizations and serving as mentors to newly arrived au pairs. One Dutch au pair jumped in recently to help a neighbor’s scout troop create a display about The Netherlands. Aside from increased cultural awareness, there are many benefits to the hosting experience. The parents gain an experienced caregiver for their children.

The babies and children learn to build trust with an adult outside their traditional family unit. The natural outcome is mutual respect and essential skill building for life. When the time is up, many host families will keep in touch with their au pairs through Skype and in person visits. One local family is determined to host only Brazilian au pairs because their three children, normally picky eaters, enjoy the food prepared by the au pair. Another mom of infant twins and a preschooler had described life before the arrival of their first au pair as “barely treading water”.

One year later, she and her husband have quality time to spend with each child and with each other. Their children are old enough

now to anticipate the arrival of their next au pair and understand the role she will play in their lives. “Be at Home in the World” is the motto of this program—an appropriate goal for all of us no matter where we live.

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Taylor’s Blog FEAR

by Taylor Cannon

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ear is a jagged double-edged sword.

It has the power to stymie our efforts to achieve our most treasured dreams and goals. It’s also a potent, albeit imperfect, motivator. Although most of us don’t want our children to be anxiety-ridden, fearful creatures, it’s worthwhile to acknowledge the value that fear does have in our lives.

It keeps us from making rash decisions, from living recklessly and taking what we have for granted. But fear must be acknowledged and kept in check in order for us to live whole-hearted, fulfilling lives.

Most of us have learned this stuff by the time we reach adulthood. But how can we raise our families in compassionate courage, and pass those lessons on through the generations?

I think it starts with truly understanding what it means to live courageously at a fundamental level. Many people perceive courage as having no fear at all, but the dictionary definition of the word actually describes the act of overcoming a very present fear. And any number of deeds can constitute courage.

Courage is the guts that it takes to stand up to a superior for something you know in your gut is right, and it is in the deep breath you take

before you choose to jump from the high dive despite the fact that heights terrify you.

It’s not particularly impressive to do any of these things if you hadn’t felt fear to begin with, but the ability to effectively quiet that doubtful voice in the back of your mind, even for a moment, is what’s at once so challenging and gratifying.

The urge to shield our kids from discomfort, adversity and any harm is inarguably a natural and, in many ways, useful instinct. But in doing so, we deprive them of the essential experience of brushing themselves off and getting back up again on their own. If you’ve ever ridden a horse, you’re probably familiar with the age-old equestrian rule that a fallen rider (unless he or she is in need of medical attention) is expected to get right back up and on her horse in order to prevent the shock of what just happened to blossom into a looming, destructive fear. A child who does not believe in her own ability to care for herself in the aftermath of an accident or a crisis is

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one who will live in fear of something terrible happening—because she can’t imagine how she’ll recover from it when it does. And here’s the thing: terrible things do happen. They happen to all of us, even if we make our beds every morning and say our prayers every night. The first-hand knowledge that we can handle it when these terrible things do eventually take place, right there in our front yards, is one of the most essential lessons we can learn on the path to living a full life.

To kids, all sorts of things seem scary that are simply a part of life for adults. Your son might think it’s unthinkable to try a new food for fear of enduring the discomfort of an icky taste. If he’s never dealt with that situation before, how is he to know that such a feeling will pass and won’t actually hurt him?

The only cure for that is to take a taste of everything and talk about the fact that it’s no big deal if you don’t like something; you just move on to something else and try tasting it again in a year or

two. When I was a child, I went through a period of time when I couldn’t shake the feeling that each night, there was a witch peering into my bedroom window. In order to sleep again at night, I had to take a walk out to the back yard with my patient dad to see for myself that all that the lightning bugs were doing was watching me sleep. I still remember how terrifying it was for me to step out onto the darkened lawn, even with the support and encouragement of my dad, and how much better I felt once I’d seen for myself that the dark wasn’t, in fact, hiding anything that I couldn’t face.

And here’s the best news of all: courageousness breeds even more courageousness.

Each time a child conquers a fear, he gains confidence in his ability to do so again.

He also learns that it’s worth it to muster the gumption to do something even if it’s uncomfortable and scary, if it’s something he knows to be right.

Taylor Cannon writes a blog for G r a n d r a b b i t ’s To y S h o p p e s .

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Dirty Money

by Jennifer Martin

n my recent trip to Japan, I noticed how clean the paper money was there. All the bills were crisp and clean and never seemed to be creased or folded. It made me think about money around the world and look at what I found out!

According to Scientific America, “studies have piled up in recent years describing exactly how filthy—specifically how bacteria-laden our dollars and cents can be. Fecal bacteria and other pathogens may have hitched a ride from someone’s hands, nose or apron onto our cash.

And yeast or mold might have taken hold, too. The result could be a durable risk to our health whenever our money changes hands.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which can cause life-threatening blood infections, can survive on our currency. The rogues’ gallery of pathogens isolated from bank notes or coins also includes: Escherichia coli (which can cause bloody diarrhea and sometimes even kidney failure or death) and Pseudonomnas aeruoginosa (which causes urinary tract and respiratory system infections). The composition of our bank notes is especially concerning—more so than that of our copper-laden coinage, which appears to be less hospitable to bacteria. U.S. notes, made from a blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen, may be more attractive to bacteria than other countries’ currency. Polymer-based bank notes used in Australia and Canada have been found to be “cleaner,” meaning more resistant to dirt and bac-

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teria, than cotton-based ones.

According to The Southern Medical Journal, studies conducted on the state of our one-dollar bills found a staggering 94% of the bills they tested contained pathogenic, or potentially pathogenic, organisms. In other words, almost every one-dollar bill you touch contains a bacterium, virus, or microorganism that causes disease.

Since lower denominations of paper money are handled more often, you are more likely to find dirty money with $1 to $20 bills.

The average lifespan of a coin is around 30 years, but can still be in circulation 50+ years. They never get cleaned.

Paper money can reportedly carry more germs than a household toilet. And bills are a hospitable environment for gross microbes: viruses and bacteria can live on most surfaces for about 48 hours, but paper money can reportedly transport a live flu virus for up to 17 days.

On that note, your cellular device is 10 times dirtier than the average toilet. Your keyboard is anywhere up to 200 times more filthy than your toilet seat. Your carpet holds a lot of germs—4000 times that of a toilet.

Paper currency and coins may be a public health risk when associated with the simultaneous handling of food and could lead to the spread of nosocomial infec-

tions. Bank notes recovered from hospitals may be highly contaminated by Staphylococcus aureus.

Results demonstrated that 92% of the bills were positive for cocaine.

Unfortunately, there is really no good way to clean paper money. The Brown Palace in Denver used to wash your change way back when. You can run your paper money through the washing machine in your pants pocket, and then let it

air dry. Banks shred washed money.

It’s recommended you wash your hands regularly, and use hand sanitizers made with witch hazel or tea tree oil. Don’t lick your fingers to count money, as that can obviously have nasty results.

You should also avoid touching money and then eating food with your hands, but as that is something that happens often (restaurants, bars, food carts, football games) you should carry a pocket hand sanitizer and apply that before you eat. Also, don’t put money in your mouth, not even for a bet, and don’t put your hands near your mouth after touching money. Handle your money wisely; your health could be at risk.

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Changing Habits B e curious about how

by Jessica Dancingheart

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n my last column on the sanctity of childhood, I offered the suggestion of reducing screen time.

I did so because face-toface interaction is being replaced by screen time, for both adults and children.

According to the first quarter 2016 Nielsen Company Report, the average adult in America was consuming 10 hours and 39 minutes of media a day, a rise of one hour since the same period in 2015. In October of 2017, NPR reported that screen

time was also on an uptick for children. From what

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I understand, the increased screen time negatively effects brain development in children, and overall health and well-being for both adults and children.

If that screen time were to be reduced and replaced by positive face-to-face interactions, children would benefit, as would your bond with your child. A direct correlation has been shown to exist between brain development and the number and quality of face-to-face interactions a child has. The more adults sing, talk, play, read aloud to and otherwise lovingly interact with their children, the greater their children’s language and brain development, and their social-emotional health.

After having read about the above effects of screen time on you and your children, if you are inspired to reduce your screen time or change any other habit. I offer this BEST personal decision guide:

you feel and what you gain and lose because of your habit. Take on the role of observer, as though you are watching yourself like you would a movie character. For example, when you consume media, you may be noticing that you feel lonely, tired, frustrated, overwhelmed, bored, curious, excited, or stressed. What you might be getting is connection, rest and relaxation, pleasure, a sense of accomplishment or mastery, and/or stimulation. What you might feel afterward is empty, tired, frustrated, happy, pleased, and the cost may be time lost, face-to-face connection, reduced productivity, loss of meaning and purpose, and lost sleep.

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valuate, “Is it worth it?”

You may very well decide, absolutely yes. Or, it is a little but I want a middle ground.

Or, it is not at all worth what I am losing by engaging in the habit.

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elect what you would like to do, rather than what you think you should do.

Choosing change is more powerful and sustainable than guilting, shaming or “shoulding” yourself to change.

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ake tiny steps with support from community, if you choose to make change. It is rare that a radical change of habit can be sustained. You are better off taking small steps that will actually meet the needs you are and are not meeting with your habit, as you replace it. So for exam-

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH ple, if you notice that you are feeling tired and trying to meet a need for rest and relaxation by being behind the screen, AND are losing sleep hours, then you might want to take the step of reducing your consumption of media by 5 minutes every few days. Over time those 5 minutes will add up. Share and celebrate your changes with select members of your community who would be encouraging and understanding yet help you hold yourself accountable because they believe in your capacity to change. Such sharing will help create a circle of care for you as you struggle, and reinforcement and witnessing as you make the changes.

In summary, if you are wanting to change a habit, take the BEST approach for yourself: Be curious about how the habit is effecting you; Evaluate how much of

the habit is worth keeping; Select for yourself whether you want to make changes; and, if you decide to make changes, Take tiny steps to make the changes with support from your community.

I would love to hear how the BEST approach works for you. Please drop me a line if you choose to implement it.

You can also reach out to me with questions or comments.

Jessica Dancingheart is a personal and organizational consultant working to build healthier and stronger relationships at work, at home, and in your communities. Check out www. openingtopossibilities.com or call (303) 589-8420 or email at jessica@openingtopossibilities.com for more information.

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Alaya Preschool—Boulder 3340 19th Street (303) 449-5248 Contact : Steve or Juliet Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - Pre-K Licensed Year-round w/camp Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Part-time and full-time.

A division of Naropa University emphasizing creative arts, social play, exploration, and self-discovery. Alaya is a place where children unfold. They learn about themselves, about friendships, and about their world. Monthly open houses. Check our website, the BCK calendar, or sign-up online to RSVP for tour dates.

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Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed June – August/Camp Program Days: M-F. 3-day and 5-day options for Preschool.

Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15 pm.

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Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa Drive (303) 494-7508 Contact: Staff AGES: 2.5-5 Licensed by the State of Colorado NAIS Year-round Hours and Days: Preschool Session: 9 am to 2:30 pm (3-, 4-, or 5-day schedule options). Before Care: 7:15 am to 9 am. | After Care: 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm.

At Bixby School, preschool is the first step of the journey for our children and families towards growing into our community and exploring the joy of being an individual among friends, teachers, and other families. Our preschool has distinct features that allow for rich experiences and a day that embraces our children with love, intention, and a sense of wonder. Bixby Preschool also includes a healthy, hot lunch prepared by our onsite chef, swim 3 days a week and weekly field trips. Schedule your private tour today or come visit us at our upcoming open houses.

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Children’s Alley—Boulder 2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact: Staff Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 6 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.

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Dream Makers Preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boulder Ages: 2-6 yrs ( 720) 274-0101 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm. The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage located beside Boulder Creek promotes a natural ongoing process that empowers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nurturing both intellect and spirit using the Reggio Emilia approach, your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teachers.

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LQIDQW &35 DQG )LUVW $LG FHUWLILHG Community Montessoriâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boulder W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com 805 Gillapsie Dr. (720) 562-3700 Contact: Shannon Minch Ages: 3-5 Montessori/Colorado State Certified August-May â&#x20AC;˘ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flexible. <RX VHW WKH VFKHGXOH KRZHYHU \RX GHFLGH DQG Hours and Days: 8 am to 2:30 pm. 5 days a week KDYH KHOS ZKHQ \RX QHHG LW LQFOXGLQJ PRUQLQJV DIWHU VFKRRO Our Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House program for students ages 3-6, offers development in allHYHQLQJV HYHQ ZHHNHQGV areas of Montessori pedagogy including language, math, sensorial, cultural, science, practical life, and grace and courtesy. T â&#x20AC;&#x2039; he Montessori classroom is a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. â&#x20AC;˘ their Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sactivities affordable. *HW XS WR KRXUV RI FKLOGFDUH HDFK ZHHN IRU Children choose from materials displayed on open shelves. The classroom materials are divided into five specific DQ DYHUDJH PRQWKO\ FRVW RI Fairy Ring Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Longmont content areas. Through repeated work with materials that capture 9147 Fleetwood Ave. (303) 507-7331 Contact: Ginger Johnson, M.Ed. the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention, they develop the capacity for concentration, Ages: 1-5 years Licensed. Lifeways (Waldorf) Certified. Year-round order, coordination, and independence.

A self-disciplined, orderly, FOR MORE INFORMATION: Hours and Days: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full-days and part-time. M-F and focused community gradually develops.

A small, play based, outdoor oriented home school for children ages Jen Rodehaver, W: cme.bvsd.org/classes/Pages/primary.aspx one to five in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the (303) 956-6189 fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Outdoor learning jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com with gardening and farm animals. Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree teachers.

DVMUVSBMDBSF DPN KSPEFIBWFS Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Waldorf/Lifeways curriculum. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. Natural, wood and sustainable toys. Non-profit school welcoming of diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation. CCAP families welcome!

W: www.fairyringschool.org E: fairyringschool@gmail.com In your home (303) 956-6189 Contact : Jennifer Rodehaver Ages: 3 months to teens.

Government Regulated Year-round Program Days: up to 45 flexible hours of affordable childcare per week including weekends and holidays.

Government-sponsored cultural exchange program. Affordable, flexible childcare with the added element of a cultural exchange. International students ages 18 - 26 stay in your home as a part of your family. Most have a drivers license and are skilled swimmers.

Au Pairs have childcare experience and are eager to bond with you and your children. These relationships can last for years beyond the program dates and bring depth to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience of the world. jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com

Flagstaff Academy Preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Longmont 2040 Miller Drive (303) 651-7900 Contact: Patty Quinn Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed August through May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:20 am & 12:20 to 3:10 pm.

Learning is fun for students and teachers at Flagstaff Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preschool. Spanish is taught in both pre-K classes. Teachers use multi-sensory teaching strategies and work on building each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-esteem. Students meet new friends as they are given ample opportunities to practice their social skills.

W: www.flagstaffacademy.org E: pquinn@flagstaffacademy.org

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Friends School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times.

Parent/Toddler one day/week, 3-4-year-olds three half-days/week, 4-5-year-olds four half-days/week. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart.

Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art, nature immersion, and a foundation for preacademic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including art, music, and PE. Award-winning, master-level teachers with over 20 years of experience in each classroom. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

Heart and Hands Montessori Center—Lafayette 1355 Forest Park Cir.,#100 (303) 444-0181 Contact: Susan Sears Smith Ages: 6 weeks through 3 years Year-round American Montessori Full Member.

Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:15 am to 5:30 pm.

Montessori-trained and experienced educators nurture each child in a warm, vibrant, beautiful environment. Outdoors: in the garden, on the playground, and walks through the surrounding forest park.

Healthy nutrition is celebrated with food preparation and tasting.

W: www.heartandhandsmontessori.com E: susan@heartandhandsmontessori.com

Harmony Preschool—Boulder 3990 15th Street (303) 444-8452 Contact: Staff Ages: 2.5 to 5 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Days and hours: M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

A small family- and community-based program in North Boulder.

We strive to meet the needs of each individual child while choosing not to embrace just one philosophy but pulling the best from several. Our teachers all have years of experience and are all licensed in the state of Colorado with a background in early childhood education. Come see what Harmony is all about!

W: harmony-preschool.com

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Lafayette Explorers Preschool–Lafayette 111 W. Baseline Road (303) 665-0469 Contact: Sarah Cleland Ages: 2.5 - 5 Colorado State Licensed Preschool August - May Hours and Days: Mornings 8:30 to 11:30 am. M-F, M/W/F, T/Th. NEW! Extended day program available for 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners and form friendships.

This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. We allow children to learn at their own pace and in the ways that are best for them. We establish good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of self; making a difference in the rest of their lives. The activities we plan for children, the way we organize the environment, select toys and materials, plan the daily schedule, and talk with children, are all designed to accomplish the goals of our curriculum and give the children a successful start in school. Our convenient auto-pay options and competitive rates make preschool as easy for Mom or Dad as it is enjoyable for your little one. See our website for rates and payment options.

W: www.cityoflafayette.com/BBRCPreschool E: Sarah.Cleland@cityoflafayette.com

Montessori Academy—Lafayette 801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact: Beth Weekley Ages: 1-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3 pm. Full- and half-day programs, with before- & after-school care.

Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society full-member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Music and Spanish are offered. Schedule a tour today!

W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: montessori.academy@mac.com

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Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Liana Oram Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program.

Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am to 5:30 pm) Mountain Shadows provides an AMI environment where children joyfully reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers create rich learning environments where children develop a love of learning and become capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society. Our mixed-age level classes provide children with the opportunity to develop a growth mind-set and experience real leadership opportunities. Our beautiful campus is a wonderful place to explore and provides endless possibilities for school community events and activities.

W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org

Mt. View Preschool—Boulder 355 Ponca Place (303) 494-3557 Contact: Amy Chally Ages: 2-6 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm.

Mt. View Preschool has been providing excellence in early learning for 52 years.

W: www.mvpreschool.org E: mtviewboulder@outlook.com

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: 3-5 years Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:45 am and 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy’s early education program provides children with a loving, secure environment in which to learn and grow. Each early education class is led by a lead and assistant teacher. Our staff considers a day successful when every child leaves school feeling loved and having learned about God, themselves, and the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program is designed as an additional year for students to grow and mature before entering Kindergarten. Our teachers help assess whether a student is best suited for this class as an option.

W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org

Sunflower Farm SproutHouse Farm Preschool–Longmont 11150 Prospect Rd (303) 774-8001 Contact: Staff Ages: 3-5 State licensed Year-round Hours and Days: 9 am to 1 pm and 1:30 to 4 pm. M-F For thirteen years, Sunflower Farm’s SproutHouse Preschool has provided a quality early childhood, farm-based, education. This program is child-directed and based on experiential learning. Our teachers focus on developing relationships with others and the world around us. Curiosity, creativity and compassion are everyday concepts along this journey. Daily schedule includes learning about animals, free play, gardening and nature, reading and writing together, art, music, movement, science and math concepts—all as it pertains to the outdoors. Open Houses available bi-monthly.

Please visit our website for details.

W: sunflowerfarminfo.com

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact: Marisa Ellman Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Part-time available.

Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on, nurturing environment, where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower, our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years.

Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment.

W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com

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TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy.

(303) 776-7417 Contact:- Cindy Wickham Ages: 8 weeks-6 years. Colorado Shines Level-4 rating. Year-round Hours: M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Half- and full-day options available.

High-quality early education and child care that prepares children for lifelong success by nurturing the individual learning styles of all children.

W: www.LearningWithTLC.org E: cwickham@LearningWithTLC.org

Treehouse Learning—Louisville 175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact: Patti Gee - Head of School Ages: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7 am to 6 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and full-day kindergarten. Our curriculum is comprehensive, integrating social skills with academics, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, secure environment, nutritious snacks and lunches, beautiful facility, and naturally landscaped grounds. Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; independent school, local family-owned since 1997.

Limited availability in all groups.

W: www.treehouselearning.com

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Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten—Boulder 6775 Arapahoe Avenue (720) 383-4406 Contact - Elizabeth Uhrich 372 Lefthand Canyon Drive Ages: 2.5-6 years Year round Program Days: M/W/F 8 am to 4 pm.

Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten is a “rain or shine” outdoor preschool/ kindergarten in the greater Boulder area for children ages 2.5 to 6, and children 0-2.5 in our Parent/Tot program. We are inspired by the Waldkindergartens and Forest Schools of Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Finland, where children spend the early years of their education in entirely outdoor settings. There are enormous benefits for children who attend forest kindergartens, ranging from social-emotional and sensory-motor health, to a richly developed sense of place, and active imaginations. When observed, these children convey an empowerment uncommon for their age, and a contentment that will make anyone “run for the forest.”

W: www.weefolkforestkindergarten.com E: info@livingartsschool.com

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Realities for Children Boulder County

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Private

SCHOOL

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed June – August/Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15 pm.

Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available.

Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School.

At Boulder Country Day School, students love school. BCD is a toprated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence.

Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and differentiated and engaging academics, our preschool, elementary and International Baccalaureate (IB) middle school teachers seek to develop active learners who strive to be their best selves. Offering a well-rounded education in a community environment, BCD graduates students are kind, empowered, well-rounded, resourceful, and academically prepared.

W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

Dawson School—Lafayette 10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: K-12th grade Licensed & Accredited September-June / Camp Program Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8 am to 3:30 pm, plus free afterschool care.

Boulder County region’s leading independent, college-preparatory school, Dawson offers challenging academics, robust arts and athletics programs, and renowned outdoor and experiential education. The school is committed to the development of character, emphasizing respect, compassion, courage, and integrity, and to the social-emotional well-being of our community. Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their individual potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world. Academic excellence, individual attention. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1; daily enrichment (art, music, PE, technology, language, library). Renowned outdoor and experiential learning. After-school care and daily hot lunch no charge.

W: www.dawsonschool.org E: admissions@dawsonschool.org

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Schools

Friends School—Boulder South Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania (Preschool and Elementary), North Campus: 3800 Kalmia Avenue (Middle School and Teacher Prep Program) (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: Preschool-8th Grade Licensed & Accredited Aug-May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: Elementary 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, Middle School 8:45-3:30. Aftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pm.

A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Social-emotional curriculum catered to each individual grade level. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Exceptional specials including art, music, Spanish, library, technology, and PE programs. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios.

Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

Mackintosh Academy—Boulder 6717 South Boulder Road (303) 554-2011 Contact: Jenny Strode Ages: K-8th Grade For over 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next generation gifted education. Mackintosh Academy nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students in a caring community of learners so that they contribute to a world that needs them. Authorized IB World School, social-emotional learning, gifted and creative students, design/innovation, service & global action, $19,745 (LS) and $20,335 (MS) with tuition assistance available.

Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio.

W: www.mackintoshacademy.com E: jenny@mackintoshacademy.com

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Private Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Liana Oram Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program.

Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am to 5:30 pm) Mountain Shadows provides an AMI environment where children joyfully reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers create rich learning environments where children develop a love of learning and become capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society.

Our mixed-age level classes provide children with the opportunity to develop a growth mindset and experience real leadership opportunities.

Our beautiful campus is a wonderful place to explore and provides endless possibilities for school community events and activities.

W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org

SCHOOL

Schools

Watershed School–Boulder 1661 Alpine Avenue (303) 440-7520 Contact: Admissions Ages: 6th-12th grades ACIS accredited August-May Program Days: M-F, 8:10 am to 3:10 pm.

Watershed is an uncommon school that fosters academic excellence and upstanding character through an innovative, rigorous and effective experiential college prep program. Our school is known for its engaged student body and its focus on global citizenship, experiential education, critical thinking, and real world problem solving. Our students experience adventure and wonder as they learn by doing and engage in complex, in-depth and abstract thought in written, oral and artistic forms.

W: www.watershedschool.org E: admissions@watershedschool.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: PS-8th Grade Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Classical Christian education. Engaging minds, inspiring virtue... preparing for life. A high-quality education is important. But, education is more than just what you can accomplish; it is the shaping of persons into the very images we were created to become. RMCA cares about what matters and creating an environment where a child can think, and do, and grow toward God and others. Leaders stand out from the crowd and stand up for what is true. Our philosophy incorporates the best thoughts on education over the centuries, our methods whisper of the past while remaining the best preparation for the future; our students are not told what to think; they are taught how to think for themselves; our community thrives on family activities and shared values; our academic pursuits are worthy of thoughtful conversation and guided practice.

Discover why your child should grow up here—it could make all the difference in the world.

W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org

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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY Boulder Birthday Party at Thorne Nature Experience

ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Fun, lowstress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abilities.

Hours: Call for times.

Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com

Ages: 3-10 Sombrero Marsh, 1466 N. 63rd St. Thorne offers birthday parties at the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center for youth ages 3-10.

Birthday parties include two hours of hands-on activities and nature exploration led by one of Thorne’s experienced environmental educators, with an additional 30 minutes to enjoy cake and refreshments.

We promise a fun and educational birthday party that your son or daughter will remember for years to come!

1-12 children: $250. 12-24 children: $400.

Contact: Gwen Tenney 303-499-3647 ext 103 gwen@thornenature.org thornenature.ticketspice.com/ birthday-party

Posh Birthdays!

Ages: All. 2035 Broadway Birthday parties at Posh are a no-fuss-no-mess for parents, and fun for all the kids who attend! A 2-hour painting party makes for a great celebration!

We will teach any painting the birthday boy or girl chooses and each child leaves with a 16”x 20” canvas of their acrylic painting creation! $250 flat fee for up to 10 kids and an additional $15 per kid for more than 10. (Kids younger than 4 will require parental assistance.) Additional options can be added as well.

Hours: 2-Hour Saturdays and Sundays available.

C: Chelsey Langlinias info@poshsplat.com www.poshsplat.com 303- 442-7674

and memories of a fantastic birthday party! For further details and to reserve your pARTy, visit tinkerartstudio. com.

Hours: Saturday afternoon slots available.

Contact: Staff 303-503-1902 tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com

Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties

Ages: 3 & up 111 W. Baseline Road Birthday parties at the Lafayette Recreation Center always make a splash! Let us take care of the details and you have all the fun. Price includes party room, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods & admission to the pool for 10 children. Parties available on Saturdays and Sundays, and are $110 for residents and $120 for non-residents.

Contact: Marty Walsh 303-661-1467

Tinker Art Studio Birthday pARTies Ages: 3-15 693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa.

Let Tinker help celebrate your child’s next birthday! The birthday child and their guests will have a great time being creative and making a unique art project, while parents sit back and enjoy watching artists at work. Have a pottery party, paint a canvas, make jewelry, design a fairy garden, create clay sea turtles, or choose another project from our elaborate pARTy menu.

Party-goers leave with big smiles, their handmade project,

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Ninja Birthday Party 990 S. Public Rd. #B1 Party like a ninja with one of our stealthy B-day party packages! Smash a piñata with nunchucks, slice your custom ninja cake with a real Katana sword, throw ninja stars, run obstacle courses and more!

Weekends.

C: Elizabeth Bourdon 720-775-2839 rockymtnkungfu@gmail.com rockymountainkungfu.com/ birthday-party-packages/

Dog House Music Ages: 5 to adult 525 Courtney Way Authentic rock & roll birthday parties for kids, teens, and adults. Rock & roll makeover, interactive music video games on our giant flat screen, live performance by teen band.

Hours: By appointment Contact: Liz Vasko 303-664-1600 liz@doghousemusicstudios.com www.doghousemusic.com

WOW! Children’s Museum Ages: 1-8 110 N. Harrison Avenue Let’s Party! Celebrate your child’s next birthday in a fun, hands-on, and educational environment! Two-hour customizable party package includes party room rental, paper goods, playtime in the museum, and more! For a unique experience, after-hour private parties available on Fridays.

Days and Hours: Book online or call for details.

Contact: Museum Staff 303-604-2424 www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

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Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties 4255 Nelson Road Ages 5 and up. 1.5 hour party for up to 6 children. Groom the bday horse with bday brushes, braids and ribbons! Lots of hands on getting the bday horse saddled to ride. Lead line rides.

Mini horses and decorating real horse shoes to take home so they will never forget the fun.

Great small party fun! $250.00 Contact: Lynn McChesney 303-444-4291 lynntriplecreek@gmail.com www.triplecreek-ranch.com

Mountain Kids Gymnastic-Themed Parties Ages: 2-10 474 S. Taylor Avenue Gymnastics, Ninja and Dancethemed birthday parties include 1 hour of activity time with our enthusiastic birthday party staff. Activities include a gigantic obstacle course, trampoline, games, relays, parachute play, and 30 minutes of party time for cake, presents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, party favors and facilitate all the activities and, of course, take care of all the cleanup!

Great parties for kids of all ages!

Call for fees.

Contact: Anna Narvaes 303-665-8287 fun@mountainkidslouisville.com www.mountainkidslouisville.com

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Birthday Party at The Carousel of Happiness Ages: all 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland Celebrate your birthday at the Carousel of Happiness by renting the entire carousel or our upstairs party room! Bring your own food, drink and decorations.

Fees: Party Room $60 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel $175 per hour (includes unlimited rides). Call for more details and a party planning consultation!

Days and Hours: Party Room: M-F: 10 am to 6 pm; Sat/Sun: 10 am to 7 pm.

Entire Carousel: Available before or after business hours only Contact: Staff 303-258-3457 www.carouselofhappiness.org

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USA Ninja Challenge Imagination Birthday Parties with Melissa Ages: 3-6 Act out favorite fairy tales with costumes, music and dance. You provide the cake, refreshments, and paper goods and Melissa will lead the children through an hour of non-stop entertainment.

Examples are Fairies in the Toy Shop, Pirates, Princesses, Snow Queen, Super Hero, Teddy Bears, Circus, Wild Africa, Nutcracker, Madeline, Under the Sea, Angelina Ballerina, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, and more. In-home, backyard (weather permitting), your private venue, or mine. 1 1/2 hr with 1/2 hr for set up. Limit 12. $175. BFA degree in dance and Colorado Early Childhood Professional Certificate. Birthday parties with the Longmont Parks and Recreation Dept since 2009.

C: Melissa Ayash 720-728-9953 (Leave a message or text and I will reply asap) melissabdparty@gmail.com

Ages: 6 and up.

500 Front Street (Downtown) A FUN birthday party where the kids get to play games and try a wide variety of Ninja obstacle courses where they tumble, climb, balance, swing, jump, run and even climb up a warped wall ... like on the TV show! A comfortable viewing area for parents to watch the action. One hour of fun on the gym floor and 1/2 hour for cake and birthday activities in our birthday area.

Food and refreshments provided by the birthday parents. Our staff with handle the clean up! $295 for up to 15 participating kids. $10 per additional participant. Reserve online or call to get more details.

Days and Hours: Saturday afternoons 1 to 1:30 pm, 2 to 2:30 pm, 3 to 3:30 pm, 4 to 4:30 pm.

C: Staff 720-440-1235 usaninjachallenge.com/louisville-co/ Ninja500@usaninjachallenge.com

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After-School Programs Climbing

Arts & Science

CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Boulder

Ages: 5-13 3400 Marine Street Are you looking for an enriching experience that is so much fun your kids won’t even realize how much they are learning?

CU Science Discovery offers a variety of after-school and student-day-off/holiday programs designed to inspire budding science enthusiasts. Programs explore technology and science using hands-on activities that are sure to delight. Please register online or by phone.

C: Anjali Maus www.sciencediscovery.colorado.edu P: 303-735-2230

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley

Grades K-5 Offering high-quality enrichment classes after school and on no-school days. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in video production, music, cooking, engaging science, LEGOS™, sports, and Spanish. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County and are open to BVSD and non-BVSD kids. Please visit our website for complete class listings. Registration is available online or by phone.

Program Days: M-Sat. C: Lifelong Learning lifelong.learning@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968

ABC KIDS CLIMBING Boulder

TINKER ART STUDIO South Boulder

Ages: 18 months to 17 years old 693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa.

Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children (and adults!) to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Choose from weekly classes, drop-in art, private lessons and school-day-off & holiday camps in a variety of mediums—wheel-throwing and hand-building ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media, and more. Visit us online for a complete class schedule and to register.

Hours: Daily programming.

C: Staff tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com P: 303-503-1902

“ To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage. “ Georgia O’Keeffe

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“ Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death. ”

Ages: All 1960 32nd Street ABC Kids Climbing offers classes in the mornings, after-school, and on weekends for climbers all ages and abilities. ABC caters to older children through Clubs, Teams, and a weekly teen dropin class. Parent’s Night Out on the second Saturday of every month.

Hours: M- Sun. Hours varied.

C: Staff www.abckidsclimbing.com P: (303) 443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com

Dance

Albert Einstein

LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY Longmont

Ages: 2-Adult 1422 Nelson Road Longmont’s only pre-professional ballet school. Benefit from the very finest in classical

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After-School Programs dance training. Experience the joy of movement through ballet, pointe, men’s classes, jazz, modern, and ballet in the air.

Grow with us as an artist in the studio and on stage! Coupon code BOCOKIDS1920 (Save $25) Hours: See website or call for days and hours. registration@ldtacademy.com www.ldtacademy.com P: 303-317-2707

Empowerment

SUCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDS Boulder

Grades: K-10 Secrets of Friendship. What makes kids like other kids?

Students learn and practice the six most important friendship skills, what makes kids avoid other kids, how to NOT lose your friends. Small class size, individual attention, student workbook, parent handout, and snacks. Early registration $175, week of class $195.

Days and Hours: Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm. Individual & family sessions also available.

C: Sherry Lewis, MS, LPC slewis.consulting@gmail.com ss4k.com Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor LinkedIn.com/in/ SherryLewisCounselor P: 303-915-4421

Gymnastics Cheerleading

MUSIC TOGETHER® of Boulder

MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

Ages: Walking and up 474 S. Taylor Avenue At Mountain Kids there are mountains to climb, rivers to cross, jungles to conquer, and fun to be had. Also, strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence, and new skills are acquired every day. Students discover their amazing movement potential through GYMNASTICS & DANCE classes in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment! We make moving and learning fun!

C: Anna Narvaes fun@mountainkidslouisville.com www.mountainkidslouisville.com P: 303-665-8287

Music

BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder

Ages: 4-18 Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more.

Call for fees and times.

Program Days: M-F C: Staff info@bouldersuzukistrings.org www.bouldersuzukistrings.org P: 303-499-2807

Ages: Birth to 5 years.

Boulder’s premier early childhood music & movement program. Celebrating 20 years!

Offering Family classes and Babies-Only music classes.

Music enrichment through intimate experiential classes. Learn how to support your child’s musical growth in a rich, fun, nurturing environment. Three locations: North Boulder, Birth Center & JCC. FREE demo classes offered.

Hours: M-Sun, mornings, afternoons & evenings. Call or visit our website.

C: Jane Simms Roche www.musictogetherboulder.com P: 720-440-2775

MUSIC TOGETHER® BOULDER PIANO GALLERY Central Boulder

Ages: Infants to age 4 Celebrating 20 years directing/ teaching the Music Together® worldwide program in Boulder!

Mixed-age classes for infants through age 4 with their caregivers integrating singing/ movement/instrument play in a playful yet structured environment. Classes held at The Boulder Piano Gallery (next to Childish Things and The Walnut Café). Free demo classes and online registration.

Hours: Weekday mornings, Saturday morning, and evenings. Register online.

C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

MY LOCAL MUSIC LESSONS We Come To You!

Ages: 6 and up Custom music lessons. ALL instruments in the convenience of YOUR home, same cost as stores or studios! Front Range Locations, Ft Collins to Boulder, to Denver, and between! A+ background-checked instructors, A+ rating BBB, convenient online scheduling. From website click “purchase lessons” button to browse by location, instrument and instructor. 1st lesson FREE w/ 1st month, coupon code 1stfree at checkout for 25% OFF 1st 4 pack. FREE lessons for referrals also!

Days and Hours: 9 am to 9 pm.

7 days a week C: Lee Johnson booking@mylocalmusiclessons.com mylocalmusiclesson

PARLANDO School of Musical Arts Boulder

Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School of Musical Arts offers private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice/singing, acting and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 650 students each week.

More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music.

C: Staff info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006

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Piano Sports

Cont’d

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Boulder

ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder

Ages: All 1128 Pine Street Rocky Ridge Music Academy offers individual and group lessons, giving students of all ages and levels a variety of opportunities to work with exceptional artists, teachers, and colleagues within the vibrant NoBo Arts District. Rocky Ridge has been providing transformative music education since 1942. In addition to instruction on all orchestral instruments, we offer lessons in voice, composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world.

Hours: 30-, 45- and 60-minute lessons available 7 days a week.

C: Jon Bee MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org www.rockyridge.org P: 303-449-1106

SANDY BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO Niwot

Ages: All Individual private lessons in flute, violin, and piano. Group Lessons: a) Intro to Music, 1 semester- explore flute, violin or piano, b) Penny Whistle Program—ideal class for ages 3 to 6.

Fees: Pay by semester/session.

Call for current class times.

C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child”

INTEGRAL STEPS: A PLACE TO GROW Regional

Ages: 6 months to 10 years Integrative programming for all! Classes include Biology•Art• Music•Movement; Spanish• Art•Music•Movement; Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Rhythmic Solfege.

Community Events with Moxie Bread Co. Partnerships with Reel Kids, Longmont Dance Theatre Academy, Louisville Recreation Center, Rocky Ridge Music and The Dalcroze School of the Rockies.

C: Emma Shubin info@integralsteps.org www.integralsteps.org P: 720-577-5441

“ Anyone who stops learning is old whether at twenty or eighty.

Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. “ Henry Ford

Pablo Picasso

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Ages: 6 and up Children learn to read music, play songs by ear, basic music theory, composition/improvisation music in a fun and supportive environment. Lessons are individualized based on age, interest and learning style. Weekly ½ hour lessons in Central Boulder (across the street from BCSIS/High Peaks Elementary). Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986. She also directs and teaches the Music Together ® Program with Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Celebrating 20 years in Boulder!

C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

Rowing

USA NINJA CHALLENGE Louisville

500 Front Street (Downtown) Ages: 4-13 Ninja is like gymnastics only WAY more fun! Obstacle courses and games that teach kids to tumble, climb, balance, swing, jump, run and even climb up a warped wall ... like on the TV show! Weekly after school classes organized by age groups.

Kids progress through 6 levels in small one-hour classes led by experienced instructors. A comfortable viewing area for parents to watch the action.

Hours: M-Sat. 4 pm to 7:30 pm and Sat mornings.

C: Staff usaninjachallenge.com/louisville-co/ Ninja500@usaninjachallenge.com P: 720-440-1235

COLORADO JUNIOR CREW Boulder

Ages: 13-18 Colorado Junior Crew offers youth rowing programs for those new to the sport and experienced rowers aged 13+ at the Boulder Reservoir weekdays throughout the Fall. Our fun, friendly and welcoming environment make this the perfect time to try this addicting sport. 2 hour sessions are offered in the afternoons with varying days available to suit your schedule. Equipment Needed: Water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form-fitting shorts like bike shorts. Email info@ cjcrew.org or check out www. cjcrew.org for more information.

C: Staff info@cjcrew.org www.cjcrew.org

THE SPOT YOUTH PROGRAM Boulder

Ages: 5-18 3240 Prairie Avenue Kids love climbing! It’s a healthy way to stay active and make friends. The Spot Youth Program offers your child an encouraging environment to learn and have fun. We also offer a FREE trial session, contact us to schedule yours!

Hours: M-F: 4 to 8 pm.

C: Alex Stiger headcoach@thespotgym.com www.thespotgym.com/youth/teams P: (303) 379-8806

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After-School Programs Tutoring

Swimming TheatRE

Do you have a bright child who is struggling with learning or focus?

Is your child experiencing any or all of the following: • Behind in reading or math • Weak organizational skills • Difficulty paying attention in school LEARNING • Illegible writing or writing not at ability PATHWAYS • ADD/ADHD

Boulder

SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics

Open the door to a permanent path 7 ofand learning Ages: upthat goes beyond tutoring or medication. We utilize the latest 1790 30th Street, #235 brain research in our individualized, one-on-one program.

Is your child struggling See why thousands have succeeded--your child can too!

Longmont

Ages: 2 mos through 5 yrs 795 S. Sherman Street At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference.

Hours: M-Th: 7 am to 7 pm, F: 8 am to 1 pm.

C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229

Ages: 3-18.

BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, & community performances.

Classes​and audition-based performances​ available throughout the year for beginning to advanced students. Check our website for schedule and registration information.

Hours: After-school, schedules vary.

C: Mary Wilkie info@backstorytheatre.org www.backstorytheatre.org P: 720-263-0836

ART

THEATER

MUSIC Swimming

BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield

with reading, diagnosed with dyslexia, behind in math, LEARNING experiencing PATHWAYS PATHWAYS difficulty putting thoughts into words?

BOULDER OFFICE - 303 303-499499-1941 We help where traditional www.learningpathwayscolorado.com tutoring can’t. Our multiROCKY MOUNTAIN sensory methods get quick THEATRE FOR KIDS results that last a lifetime.

An average student will Boulder achieve a 2-grade-level Ages: 5-16 increase in just a few weeks 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135 of intensive instruction. (near Arapahoe & 55th) Hours: M-F: 9 am-6 pm Boulder’s premier youth C: Deborah Kratovil theatre offers Boulder’s best learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net theatrical training in musical www.learningpathwayscolorado.com theatre, acting, voice, dance, P: 303-499-1941 improvisation, & more.

After-school programs, Actors Academy Program, and summer camps.

What, C: Barry Freniere I studied! info@theaterforkids.net www.theaterforkids.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.com P: 303-245-8150

“ Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.”

Louisa May Alcott

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FALL Calendar of Events ART/MUSEUMS

Through August 25—Denver Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius. You will see why the ultimate Renaissance man remains an inspiration for the ages! Located at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science at 2001 Colorado Blvd. Open every day from 9 am to 5 pm. Call (303) 370-6000 or check out dmns.org for more information.

August 6—Boulder FREE Youth Arts Workshops from the Future Arts Foundation in Collaboration with Tinker Art Studio for ages 5-12, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Tinker Art Center at 693B S Broadway. For the children of local teachers, firstresponders, and military members.

The workshops are as follows and space is limited, so please register today to reserve your space. Check out tinkerartstudio.com for more information and registrtation.

First Tuesdays—Denver Target First Tuesday Nights from 4 to 8 pm, for all ages at the Children’s Museum of Denver.

Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work. Through their generous sponsorship to the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play FREE the first Tuesday of each month.

Now to 2020—Denver The Denver Art Museum will offer free general admission to ALL youth, ages 18 and under.

Youth pricing for all special ticketed exhibitions $5. For more information check out w w w. d e n v e r a r t m u s e u m . o r g / freeforkids.

Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days from 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm; runs from early September through late May at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive dropin program encourages children ages 2-5 to engage in creative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their parents.

Call (303) 651-8374 for more information.

Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, open Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm.

FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824.

2nd/4th Saturday—Longmont Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) 12 to 12:45 pm, for ages 5-8 and 1 to 2 pm, for ages 9-12, located at 667 4th Ave. Free with family membership. $10 drop-in. Your children will learn about contemporary art, create artwork and bring it home. Preregistration is encouraged. Call Mary Chapin Durling at (303) 6512787 or email info@firehouseart. org or check out www.firehouseart. org for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING

Ongoing—Boulder Storytimes at the Main Library for ages birth to 36 months. Ageappropriate storytime posters will be posted by the doors to the Mt. Sanitas room by 9 am and direct patrons to take a token for each person in their group. Limit of 40 to each storytime. Time are: Lap Babies (birth to 15 months) on Tuesdays, at 9:15 am; Cruisers & Crawlers (15-24 months) on Wednesdays, at 9:15 am, Younger Toddler Time (24-30 months) on Mondays, at 9:15 am; Older Toddler Time (30-36 months) on Thursdays, at 9:15 am. Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org or call (303) 441-3100 for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder County/Denver Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Story Time for ages 1-6, located at 2525 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, 14644 Orchard Pkwy #1000 in Westminster, and 8340 Northfield Blvd. in Denver. Weekly Story Time with a craft or activity for preschoolers. It’s Free and lots of fun. Check our website for times and directions. Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or email lynne@ grtoys.com or check out grtoys. com for more information.

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T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30, bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library.

Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please email howardm@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/ event/kids-family/storytime for more times and information.

CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS

Thru September 1—Longmont Empowerment Circle for girls, grades 6-8, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at 2139 Emery Street #102. 10-week experiential group for middle school girls. Using art, drama, sharing, and dreamwork we will discover self-awareness, and develop listening and communication and life skills. EC will be taught as a class with lively interactive group process, making an impact on girls for their entire lives. Contact Dr. Paula deChelly at (720) 338-0565 or pdechelly@ yahoo.com or check out creativewoman-spirit.blogspot.com for more information.

Through December 31—Boulder PLAYpass, for ages 0 - 17.

PLAYpass provides eligible youth with $250 towards participation in approved sport/recreation programs! Eligible youth are City of Boulder residents, and able to provide proof of participation in an assistance program like Free/ reduced lunch or Medicaid.

An application is required to get a PLAYpass, so please visit playboulder.org/access-playpass to apply! Contact Kristin Milardo at (720) 791-2460 or playpass@ playboulder.org or check out www. playboulder.org/access-playpass for more information.

August 15, 22, Sept. 12, 19, 26— Boulder Young Friends Workshop for grades

6-9, from 5:30 to 7, located at 1800 30th St., Suite 306. Secrets of Friendships: What makes kids like other kids? Find out: 6 secrets of making & keeping friends! It’s not as hard as you think! Students will learn and practice the 6 most

important friendship skills, What makes kids avoid other kids, How to NOT lose your friends. These workshops teach kids what does and doesn’t work in getting along with others. Contact Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or sLewis. consulting@gmail.com or check out ss4k.com for more information.

August 15 to Sept. 26—Boulder Secrets of Friends Workshop for grades 6-9, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th, St., Suite 306. Secrets of Friendships.

What makes kids like other kids?

Find out: 6 secrets of making & keeping friends! It’s not as hard as you think! Students will learn and practice: the 6 most important friendship skills, what makes kids avoid other kids and how to NOT lose your friends. These workshops teach kids what does and doesn’t work in getting along with others.

Contact Sherry Lewis at (303) 9154421 or sLewis.consulting@gmail. com or check out ss4k.com for more information.

August 19 to Oct 10–Boulder Youth Circus Classes for ages 5-17, M/Th, from 4 to 6 pm, located at 4747 26th St. Has your child ever dreamed of flying? Well now they can! Up Down Circus offers youth circus classes at the Boulder Circus Center! We have after school classes for all ages and levels in aerial, ground skills, and more! Monday-Thursday at the Boulder Circus Center. Sign up for multiple classes and get a discount.

Drop ins welcome! Please visit our classes page to register. Contact Carmen Schultz at (303) 444-8110 or contact@updowncircus.com or check out updowncircus.com for more information.

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348.

1st & 3rd Fridays—Boulder Mothers & Babies—Leaders’ support group, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Offers support groups for new moms and babies under 6 months old for a nominal fee. Call (303) 530-0698 or visit our website at www.momsandbabies.org for more information.

2nd and 4th Mondays—Boulder First Presbyterian Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:15 am, at 1820 15th Street.

Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455.

1st Mondays—Boulder La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, from 10 to 11:30 am, located in the Community Room at Boulder Nurse Midwives, 4800 Riverbend Road, Suite 100. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-tomother support, and encouragement to women who are nursing their toddlers. Babies and children welcome. For more information call Diane at (303) 444-9849, Linda at (720) 314-8839, or Kate at (303) 473-9918.

2nd Tuesdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, at 7 pm, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-tomother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or check out longmontlll.org for more info.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays—Boulder Renaissance Adventures Dropin Hike using Pokemon GO App for ages 6 to adult, from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Adventure League Go! is a safe and fun event for all ages oriented around hiking and interactive trainer challenges.

Participants also engage in a variety of live-action role playing challenges, such as beanbag games of agility, performances and social encounters, and a costume contest. Call (303) 786-9216 to pre-register or check out www.

RenaissanceAdventures.com for more information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder Local mothers are invited to a free meeting of the Boulder County chapter of Mothers & More. We connect moms through evening meetings, speakers, moms’ night out, book discussions, children’s activities, and MORE. Come and meet us! Check online at www. meetup.com/Mothers-MoreBoulder-County for more up-todate information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and

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encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 9223549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location.

Daily—Countywide Boulder County WIC Program.

Supplemental foods and nutritional health education for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women with children up to 5 years. Ongoing enrollment at 5 clinic sites. Boulder Office: 3305 Broadway; San Juan Office: 3100 34th St. in Boulder; Longmont Office: 529 Coffman, Suite 200; Salud Clinic: 231 East 9th in Longmont; Tri-cities Office: 1345 Plaza Court North, 3A in Lafayette.

FREE. Call (303) 441-1451.

Tuesdays–Boulder Teen Girl Yoga for ages 13 to 16, from 4:30 to 5:25, located at 1676 30th Street. A safe place for teen girls to reconnect to their inner wisdom and knowledge, through mindful breath and yoga. Contact Teri Jacobson, MA CYI at (303) 588-4092 or boulderyogakids14@ gmail.com or check out boulderyogakids.com for more information.

Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms).

New group for mothers of school-age children (kindergarten-12th grade) to share their joys and challenges.

Includes guest speakers, child care, and refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost: $5.

Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Call Jan at (303) 494-4248 or Darcy at (303) 9261590 for more information.

Thursdays—Broomfield Tough Love Parent Support Group will meet at the United Church of Broomfield at 825 Kohl Street, from 7 to 9:30 pm. Call Jerry Hart at (303) 494-4598 for more information.

Saturdays—Boulder Teen Art Therapy Groups, for ages 13-17, from 12 to 2 pm, located at 5378 Sterling Drive, Studio 6. Express Yourself! No art experience necessary. Teens can make a mess and get real together about issues that concern them.

Contact Catherine M. Houston, LPC at (720) 628-0158 or catherine@catherinemhoustonlpc. c o m o r c h e c k o u t w w w. catherinemhoustonlpc.com for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Tinker Art Studio classes for ages 18 months to 13 years old, located at 693B S. Broadway.

Programming offered daily.

Weekly “Drop-In” classes are on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the school year. Call Tinker Art Studio at (303) 503-1902 or email tinker@tinkerartstudio.com for more information or check out tinkerartstudio.com to register.

Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200. Call Lika Gitis at (720) 939-7545 or email lika@artsunflower.com or visit us at www.artsunflower.com.

Ongoing—Lafayette pARTiculars Art Gallery/Studio Art Classes and Workshops for ages 7 to teens, located at 401 S. Public Road, Unit 1. Taught by experienced artists and art educators. Call April Christenson at (303) 665-3642 or you can email aprilgchristenson@gmail.com or check out www.particularsart.com for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)subsidized child care for children 0-12. Apply for our CCAP waitlist.

Application on our website www. bouldercountychildcare.org under with forms CCAP application.

Must be county resident, income and activity requirements. Other requirements apply. Questions: ccap@bouldercounty.org Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults! helps families and individuals enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).

Medicaid and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits.

There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0 to $50 depending on family income.

Healthy Kids and Adults! can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a new health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. For more information, call (720) 515-1454.

Ongoing—Longmont Swim•Float•Swim! Aquatic Academy—The ultimate swim lesson experience for ages 6 months and up. Boulder County’s only dedicated warm-water swim lesson facility where children learn to swim and float independently in weeks, not years. The Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or email judy@infantaquatics.com for more information.

Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, located at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes. Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information.

Ongoing–Boulder Free Music Together Demo Classes for ages infants through 5 year olds and caregivers.

Contact us for days/times, located at The Boulder Piano Gallery, 3111 Walnut Street.

Available for prospective families interested in enrolling in one of our upcoming semesters. Have fun singing, dancing, playing instruments in a structured, yet playful setting. Classes are mixed ages and siblings are welcome.

Children attend with adult caregivers. Contact Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or jsmolens@ mountainsongmusic.com or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com for more information.

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Thru August 9­—Boulder Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival. Experience the joy of dancing in the air, for beginners through advanced aerial dancers.

Two weeks of classes, lectures/ demonstrations, informal discussions and performances.

Check out frequentflyers.org for a list of performances and locations.

Thru September 26—Lafayette T h u r s d a y F a r m e r ’s M a r k e t .

Located at 400 E. Simpson St. between S. Iowa and Michigan Ave, from 4 to 8 pm. Live music from 10 am to 1 pm. Free kids activities every week. 7 to 8 am.

No pets at the market, please. Old Town Lafayette has parking lots and street parking. Learn more about parking for the farmers market on www.cityoflafayette. com/OldTown or check out www. bcfm.org for more information.

Thru August 11—Boulder Colorado Shakespeare Festival all summer long. Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and in the newly renovated indoor University Theatre at the University of Colorado campus.

Check out cupresents.org for more information.

Thru October 2—Boulder County Boulder Farmer’s Market. Rated the No. 1 farmers’ market in the country by readers of USA Today.

Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons in Boulder and Saturday mornings in Longmont and on Thursdays in Lafayette. Check www.bcfm for more times and events.

Through October—Longmont Visit the Agricultural Heritage Center, for all ages, F/Sa/Su from 10 am to 5 pm, located at Agricultural Heritage Center at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Enjoy the rural setting, and learn about the agricultural history of Boulder

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County. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@ bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ ahc for more information.

August 2—Broomfield Fantastic Family Theatre presented

by BackStory Theatre Academy, for all ages, at 6:30 pm, located at Broomfield Auditorium at 3 Community Park Rd. Students from BackStory Theatre’s summer camp program present a different story each night. Check website for titles. By kids, for kids, these short shows are fun for the whole family and provide an excellent opportunity to introduce young children to live theatre! Tickets are $3 and can be purchased at the door up to 30 minutes prior to show time. Kids ages 4 and younger are FREE! Contact Mary Willkie at (720) 263-0836 or info@ backstorytheatre.org or check out www.backstorytheatre.org for more information.

August 2-4–Longmont Public Farm Fest for ages 0-100, from 11 am to 3 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. You will be able to have direct contact with your favorite farm animals: feed the goats, sheep and llama.

Enjoy the huge shade trees with incredible tire swings or sit on an old tractor. You will discover an old airplane, sandboxes, bicycles, hammocks, free-roaming chickens, a zipline, among many other things to explore. Reservations must be pre-purchased online beforehand sunflowerfarminfo.com and email sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com for more information.

August 2-11—Longmont Boulder County Fair for all ages, from 10 am to 9 pm, located at 9595 Nelson Rd. Every day is kid’s day at the Boulder County Fair. FREE Admission & Parking.

Pippi The Clown: Aug 5th-11th, K i d ’s C o r r a l : A g E d u c a t i o n in a fun-filled environment, free activities, Kid’s Firefighter Challenge, Salute to Sirens & Safety, Kid’s Fishing, Goin Green, Super Science, Petting Farm, Free Entertainment: Bug Ology Exhibit: Aug 2nd-11th, Stunt Dogs: Aug 7th-11th, Jeff & Paige Concert: Aug 8th. Contact Marilyn Uilk at (720) 864-6460 or info@ bouldercountyfair.org or check out www.bouldercountyfair.org for more information.

August 6—Littleton Denver Botanic Gardens and Chatfield Farms FREE DAYS from 3 to 11 pm, located at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd. Free days for Colorado residents. Check out Botanicgardens.org for more information.

August 8—Longmont Boulder County Fair Kids’

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Concerts for ages infant to elementary, from 10 to 2 pm, located at 9595 Nelson Road. Jeff & Paige are back at the County Fair for their 3rd consecutive year of kids’ shows and the 150th anniversary of the fair itself, Colorado’s oldest county fair. Free and open to all. Outdoors, hay bale seating. Two separate, 45 min. J&P shows at the annual county fair: Set 1 at 10 am, Set 2 at 11 am.

Contact Méav Emanuel and check out www.eventbrite.com/e/bouldercounty-fair-kids-concerts-tickets62070108365?aff=ebapi for more information.

August 12—Boulder Meadow Music for all ages, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at Chautauqua Park at Baseline Rd. & 9th St. This event is free to the public thanks to the City of Boulder ’s Open Space and Mountain Parks Department! Meet us at 5:30 to start a short hike that’s friendly to all ages (arrive early to find a place to put your picnic blanket before the hike).

Hike takes about 30 minutes because of all the little legs that join it, but all ages should be able to accomplish the task. Contact Méav Emanuel at (720) 256-0956 or check out www.eventbrite. com/e/meadow-music-tickets62069830534?aff=erelexpmlt for more information.

August 17—Boulder Renaissance Adventures Storytelling for all ages, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./3800 Baseline Rd. Renaissance Adventures storytellers weave together magical, mythical characters from exciting places into the hearts of the audience. During the story, volunteers may don costumes and assist the storyteller by acting out characters, or interact with the storyteller by offering suggestions and ideas to solve dilemmas. Great for all ages! Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.

Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3100 or ask@boulderlibrary. o rg o r c h e c k o u t c a l e n d a r. boulderlibrary.org/event/4025359 for more information.

August 23–Sept. 2—Pueblo The Colorado State Fair in Pueblo expertly combines lively entertainment, thrilling competitions, intriguing vendor booths and old-fashioned family fun. Serving fair fare such as Pueblo green chiles, funnel cakes, deep-fried Snickers and other hearty treats, you’ll want to be sure to bring your appetite.

August 24—Boulder Garden Art with Tinker Art Studio for ages 5+, at 11 am, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr. Join Tinker in the Reynolds Learning Garden!

After harvesting leaves and flora from the garden, we’ll make our

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own cyanotypes, also known as sun prints, or use our leaves to print onto fabric banners. Younger kids are welcome as a make-together style project with adult support.

Registration required. Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3100 or ask@ boulderlibrary.org or check out calendar.boulderlibrary.org/ for more information.

August 31–September 2—Denver A Taste of Colorado. Fifty food booths, more than 275 artisan vendors, six entertainment stages and 500,000 fellow Colorado fans converge in the heart of downtown Denver at Civic Center Park for a lively celebration of Colorado’s food and culture. Check out www. atasteofcolorado.com for more information.

CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS September 21—Longmont FREE Youth Arts Workshops from the Future Arts Foundation in Collaboration with Tinker Art Studio for all ages at Oktoberfest at Roosevelt Park. Times TBD. For the children of local teachers, firstresponders, and military members.

The workshops are as follows and space is limited, so please register today to reserve your space. Check out tinkerartstudio.com for more information and registrtation.

September 22, Oct. 6—Boulder Music Together® Demo Class for ages 0-5, from 4:30 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./3800 Baseline Rd. Interactive music and movement experience for infants through 5 year olds and their caregivers. Family fun through singing, movement, instrument play led by Jane Smolens, Director of Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Registration not required, but space is limited. Additional questions contact Jane Smolens a t w w w. m o u n t a i n s o n g m u s i c . com. Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.

C o n t a c t H a n n a h L a c k o ff a t (303) 441-3100 or lackoffh@ boulderlibrary.org or check out calendar.boulderlibrary.org/ for more information.

September 26—Boulder Whispers & Bangs! The Physics of Sound and Music, for ages 5-17, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Duane Physics, G1B30, University of Colorado. CU Boulder Physics Professor and award winning teacher, Steven Pollock presents what happens when you play the guitar, strike a gong, blow on a bottle, pop a balloon, crack a bullwhip... How quiet can we

make a room, how loud can we shout? Who can hear better, kids or parents and why? Monthly FREE STEM educational family-friendly shows happening at CU Boulder.

Contact C. Brown at (303) 4925011 or Candice.Bartholomew@ JILA.colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

September 26, Oct. 21—Boulder Teacher Candidate Info Sessions for adults with Bachelor Degrees, at 9 am 9/26 and 4 pm on 10/21 located at 3800 Kalmia Avenue.

Want to earn your teaching license in one year? Friends School offers a unique teacher preparation program to aspiring teachers who want to attain a Colorado teaching license as well as a Master’s degree in education.

Hghly regarded graduate program places teachers in public and independent schools throughout B o u l d e r C o u n t y e a c h y e a r.

Learn more at our info sessions.

Please RSVP. Contact Julie Hart at (303) 499-1999 or tppinfo@ friendsschoolboulder.org or check out www.friendsschoolboulder.org/ programs/teacher-preparation/ for more information.

September 28—Longmont Violin and Viola Master Class for ages middle school through high school, from 1 to 3 pm, located at 2139 Emery Street #102. Bring your violins and violas. We will be playing and talking about the best ways to play with other people. We will be exploring the possibility of forming a regular small string group. Contact Dr. Paula deChelly at (720) 338-0565 or pdechelly@ yahoo.com or check out creativewoman-spirit.blogspot.com/ for more information.

September 28—Boulder R E D O X , R e u s e , R e c h a rg e : Batteries! for ages 5-17, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Cristol Chemistry 140, University of Colorado. CU Wizards show that explains to kids the chemistry involved in making a battery.

An energetic, fun show all about batteries with the gift of learning included! Inspiring and enlightened family audiences for over 40 years. Cristol Chemistry Rm 140, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Contact C. Brown at (303) 4925011 or Candice.Bartholomew@ JILA.colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

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September 6—Boulder There With Care’s Boulder Red Carpet Adventure, for all ages, at 5:30 pm, located at Levin Hall at the Boulder JCC 6007 Oreg Avenue Please join us for a celebration including live entertainment, cocktails, dinner, silent and live

auctions, to support for families and children facing a medical crisis. Contact Sue Lepping at or check out therewithcare.org/events/ red-carpet-adventure for more information.

September 7—Nederland Animals After Dark annual fundraising gala for The Carousel of Happiness, for all ages, from 7 to 10 pm. Join us for live music, auction antics and kicking it up a notch...Ned style! Check out www. carouselofhappiness.org or call (303) 258-3457 for more information or tickets.

September 21—Boulder Fall Festival (Free!), for all ages, from 5 to 8 pm, located at 4760 Table Mesa Drive. Join Bixby School for an evening of music, games including a dunk tank, henna tattoos, food trucks, and community fun! Free Admission and All Are Welcome! Contact D a n i e l l e H e r m o n Wo o d a t (303) 494-7508 or daniellew@ bixbyschool.org or check out bixbyschool.org for more information.

September 28—Estes Park National Public Lands Day for all ages, from 9 am to 11 am, located at 1000 Moraine Avenue in Rocky Mountain National Park. Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park for a volunteer litter clean up to celebrate and giving back to Rocky Mountain National Park! Contact Geoffrey Elliot at (970) 586-3262 or geoff.elliot@rmconservancy.org or check out rmconservancy.org/ work-with-us/volunteer/ for more information.

September 28—Longmont Around the World in 80 Days for all ages, at 2 pm and 7 pm, located at 400 Quail Road. Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his loyal manservant, Passepartout, as they race against time to complete their trip around the world in only 80 days! Truly an adventure for the whole family. Ballet adapted

by Kristin Kingsley based on the novel by Jules Verne. Contact Kristin Kingsley at (303) 772-1335 or engage@centennialstateballet. org for more information.

September 28—Nederland Boulder County Kids Birthday Party. For all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the Carousel of Happiness, located at 20 Lakeview Drive in Nederland. Martin House Publications is proud to be in their 25th YEAR! Put on your party hats and visit us up in Nederland from 10 am to 1 pm, for a free carousel ride, fun activities and some birthday cake! Contact info@ bouldercountykids.com for more information.

September 28—Nederland 19th Annual Enchanted Forest hosted by Wild Bear Nature Center

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for all ages, from 10 am to 6 pm, located at the corner of CR 128 and HWY 72, at Mud Lake. Families and children can take a tour on the trail and meet forest creatures (costumed characters) and learn about their lives in nature. Enjoy the magic of the season and receive goodies in your goody bag. Call (303) 258-0495 or community@ wildbear.org or check out www. wildbear.org for more information and tickets.

September 29—Boulder Autumn Heritage Day for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at Walker Ranch Homestead at 8999 Flagstaff Road. Come learn about ranching in the days of pioneers.

Visitors can participate in many activities, tour the homestead and play old-fashioned games.

Contact Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or check out www. bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.

CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS

October 3, 10, 17, 24—Boulder Young Friends Workshop for grades 1-2, from 5:30 to 6:45 pm, located at 1800 30th St., Suite 306.

Students learn the 6 most important friendship skills, what makes kids like others, how not to lose your friends, taking turns (without getting upset), how to use your words to solve problems (without hitting, kicking, name calling, etc.) and more. Contact Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or sLewis. consulting@gmail.com or check out ss4k.com for more information.

October 12—Longmont

Piano Master Class for grades 1 through 5, from 1 to 2 pm, located at 2139 Emery Street #102. Bring a piece you would like to play. We will learn how to engage your audience without getting too scared! (This will be for students only. Parents can look forward to attending our next one in November.) Contact Dr. Paula deChelly at (720) 338-0565 or dechellypaula@yahoo.com or check out creativewomanspirit for more information.

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October 17—Boulder Preschool & Kindergarten Open House for parents and children (2.5-5 years old), from 9 am to 10:30 am, located at 4760 Table Mesa Drive. Contact Danielle Wood at (303) 494-7508 or admissions@bixbyschool.org or check out bixbyschool.org for more information.

October 18-20—Denver MileHiCon 51 for all ages,

at 2 pm on Friday, and 6 pm on Sunday, located at Hyatt Regency Tech Center-Denver at 7800 E. Tufts Ave. Largest ScienceFiction Literary Convention in the Rocky Mountain Region.

100+ authors and speakers on SF, Fantasy, and Horror. SF/ fantasy art show, video, anime, masquerade, gaming, dealers, robotic competitions, etc. Familyfriendly active programming track.

Guests of honor: authors Marie Brennan and Angela Roquet, artist Elizabeth Leggett. Toastmaster: Carol Berg. Contact Emily Epstein at (303) 724-2119 or check out www.milehicon.org/ for more information.

October 19—Boulder 5th Annual World Singing Day for all ages, at 2 pm, located at 1300 block of Pearl Street.

Community sing-along for all ages and singing abilities. Sing along with family, friends and the whole community to the original recordings of popular songs, from the latest hits to the Beatles. Free lyric booklets provided. Check out worldsingingday.org/events/ boulder-usa/ for more information.

October 19—Boulder The WOW Magic Show for all ages, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./3800 Baseline Rd. Connie Elstun and her magic bunnies combine magic, STEAM, and audience participation for this World of Wonder filled show.

Watch as several of our young audiences members are chosen to come up and help! Every child is awarded knowledge, plus a prize for making “magic from science” happen, and for being a great kid in general. Wow! Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3100 or ask@boulderlibrary.org or check out calendar.boulderlibrary.org for more information.

October 27—Boulder Haunted Library for ages 10 and under, from 2 to 4 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr. Not so spooky trick or treating, games, and stories. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Costumes encouraged! Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.

Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3100 or ask@boulderlibrary. o rg o r c h e c k o u t c a l e n d a r. b o u l d e r l i b r a r y. o rg f o r m o r e information.

October 30–Boulder Mad Scientist Day: Tea Time for ages 3 and up, at 4 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr. Do you have what it takes to be a mad scientist? Making slime, exploding candy, erupting volcanoes- you never know where your lab coat and goggles will take you! Come ready to learn, play, and explore.

Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.

Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303)

441-3100 or ask@boulderlibrary. o rg o r c h e c k o u t c a l e n d a r. boulderlibrary.org/event for more information.

October 30—Longmont HGB Fiber Art Annual Show & Sale with the Handweavers Guild of Boulder, for all ages.

On Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm, located at Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road. Juried showcase exhibit, 100+ build member artists, weaving, knitting, quilting, beading, spinning, crocheting, felting and more!

Check out www.facebook.com/ HandweaversGuildBoulder or contact the HGB Sale Publicity Chair at salepub@ handweaversofboulder.org or check out www.handweaversofboulder. org for more information.

October 31—Nederland Halloween is one of our favorite holidays at Carousel of Happiness.

Tr i c k o r Tr e a t i n g w i t h t h e animals is so much fun and they look forward to seeing you in your best costumes. A spooky fun time for all ages! Visit www. carouselofhappiness.org for more details.

SUBMITTING EVENTS Boulder County Kids Mail

If you have a dated calendar event in November, December or January please do let us know by October 10th. One-listing-permonth limit on a space-available basis, with nonprofit and free dated events prioritized. Please check out our website. Go to www.bouldercountykids.com, click on the calendar button and fill out the automated calendar form. To be included in our email reminder list, email calendar@ bouldercountykids.com with an Email Reminder Request in the subject line or use our online form on our website. We will send you back a receipt on all submissions and requests so you know you are on our list.

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Come join us in September for a really fun party! Free rides, door prizes, cake and more! Please come up to Nederland to the Carousel of Happiness and help us celebrate our 25th year of providing Boulder and Broomfield counties a resource guide for children and families.

Saturday, September 28th from 10 am to 1 pm 20 Lakeview Drive • Nederland And, celebrate Wild Bear Nature Center’s 25th anniversary at their annual Enchanted Forest at Mud Lake in Nederland from 10 am to 6 pm!

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