Boulder County Kids Spring 2018

BOULDER COUN T Y KIDS Volume XXIV No. 1 • CAMP ISSUE 2018

CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN FOR OVER 23 YEARS!

“Wild poppies in spring” by Sia Cariov, age 11, Boulder Universal - BVSD

SPRING ISSUE

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Discover YOUR Adventures at: Bixby School Summer Camp Weekly themes to spark curiosity and exploration!

• Camp-day and extended-day options available.

• Nutritional lunch cooked on-site.

• Swimming in our indoor pool • Daily time to play on our three shady acres campus.

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Contents

23 YEARS

Volume 24 No. 1

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

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

Cover Story—Sia Cariov.................................. 5 Kindergarten Readiness................ 6

Kids’ Planet...................................................... 8 HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY.......... 11

HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY............. 12

BIG KID PLAYTIME................................................................. 14 The Key to Life-Long Learning.... 16 What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 17 The Pefection of Being Imperfectly Human.... 18

How to Make Saving Fun....................... 19 CAMP DIRECTORY............................................. 21 CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY........ 36–40 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY............................. 42–43

Birthday Party Directory.......... 44–45 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS..................... 46–49 SPRING CALENDAR OF EVENTS.......... 50–53 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Cool Cover Art - Sia Cariov

Distribution Gurus - Impact Distribution

Proofing to Perfection - Darlene Mueller Morse

Mascot - Indie

Best in the World Printers - Prairie Mountain Publishing Most Awesome Web Designer - Joshua Thorne

www.bouldercountykids.com • (303) 939-8767

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS From the Publisher:

Best to you all!

Cover Story: Sia Cariov

We hope you had great holidays and we are excited about going into a new year. We 15 pages of fun camp programs so you can plan a really fun summer. A happy Spring to you all and please do be in touch with us.

Jennifer and Indie

Jennifer Martin and Indie

Don’t miss out on the next issue

Get the Word Out!

Reach 20,000 families in Boulder County, Broomfield County, and surrounding areas!

The Summer issue deadline is APRIL 10th.

That issue covers May, June and July and has our CAMP DIRECTORY again. Please call early to reserve your space. Calendar of Events listings are published at no charge and on a spaceavailable basis. All of our advertising information, rates and sizes are available online. Check out our Advertising Page at www.bouldercountykids. com. Calendar events must be submitted online on our Calendar Submission Form. Receipts will be sent back to you.

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ur cover artist is Sia Cariov. She is 11 years old. The painting is acrylic on paper. Sia is home schooled and attends Boulder Universal at BVSD. Her favorite class is language. She has a brother, Teo age 16, (who has also been on the cover twice!) She also has three cats in her family. Sia loves to travel and cook. Her top culinary choices are sushi and panna cotta and loves going to Sushi Zanmai in Boulder. Top picks for movies is Casablanca and top TV show is Friends.

She enjoys listening to Beyoncé and Khalid. Sia plays tennis and wants to be a professional tennis player or coffee shop owner. Her favorite thing about Spring is the beautiful colors of the plants.

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he cover sponsor is Premier Members Credit Union which provides kids an excellent environment in which to save money and provides incentives, activities, events and mascot visits.

To join, or for more information, call (303) 442-8850 in Boulder or (970) 577-0750 in Estes Park, or you can also visit www.pmcu.org for more information.

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Peanut Butter Players

Peanut Butter Players Celebrates 32 Years of Excellence in Children’s Theatre with

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February 17 through March 17 Presidents Day show February 19.

Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 1376 Miners Drive, Suite 106, Lafayette

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Kindergarten:

How Do You Know if Your Child is Ready?

Photo courtesy of Flagstaff Academy

by the Flagstaff Academy Kindergarten Team

G

etting ready for kindergarten is one of the most exciting times for a family. However, it can also be a time of stress in knowing whether your child is “kindergarten ready.”

According to the Colorado Department of Education, “Kindergarten is a child’s first introduction to formal education and should serve as a supported transition between home, early learning and care, or preschool environments.”

But how do you know if your child is “kindergarten ready?” While many schools and families use a general age cutoff date as the determining factor, it’s important to consider the entire picture, from the child’s age, to physical, social, and developmental factors. In other words, there is no easy answer! To help you with this decision and to assist in you and your family set your child up for a successful transition to kindergarten, we recommend the following “readiness” guidelines:

• Is your child showing interest in letters, writing their name, counting?

• Does your child love to have books read to them?

• If they are close to the age cutoff — have they been to preschool?

• If not, have they had other opportunities for social interaction? If your child has not attended preschool, they may benefit from a preschool program to practice social skills and independence before heading to kindergarten.

• If you’re considering full-day kindergarten, is your child accustomed to napping?

If so, you might consider

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half-day options.

• Is your child interested in coloring? Can they hold a pencil/crayon/marker correctly?

• Are they able to follow a routine in a day? Can they transition between activities when a plan is communicated to them?

• Are they using the bathroom independently?

• Can they put on their clothes independently?

• Are they able to separate from parents?

• Can they handle being redirected?

• Are they willing to participate in an activity if it’s not their first choice?

• Are they able to use words to express their needs?

• Is your child self-confident or withdrawn?

• Does your child understand what it means to make good choices?

The reality is that most children are competent and confident in a few, if not many of these described areas. We suggest you talk to your child’s preschool teacher, or if they are not attending preschool, your child’s pedia-

trician may be a wonderful resource in making this decision.

Kindergarten is an exciting time for learning and developing many major skills.

Socially, your child will be interacting with a variety of classmates and teachers on a daily basis, which will require them to practice advocating for themselves and what they need. They will be beginning to read and write while learning the letter sounds and names. They will be learning how to count out loud, identify and manipulate numbers in developing their number sense.

During kindergarten days, your student will have periods of lesson time with a focus on a particular learning skill, as well as time for creative play with friends, outdoors, snack and movement breaks. It is recommended that your child be able to sit for a short amount of time and stay focused on a task for at least seven minutes.

Inquire at the schools you are visiting whether they do pre-enrollment readiness assessments. The state of Colorado requires that all students in a publicly funded kindergarten be assessed using a state approved school readiness assessment. The purpose of school readiness assessment is to inform the development of an individual school readiness plan in order to provide a responsive learning environment for each child. (Colorado Department of Education).

You know your child’s learning and social style better than anyone and we encourage you to let that be one of your key guides.

We’re blessed with a multitude of school choices in

our region, from science and technology-focused, to Montessori, Waldorf, charter schools and more. We encourage parents to visit a number of schools and bring your children along, which can be another way to gauge readiness. Is your child curious about what is happening in the classroom and do they express a desire to join in?

If your child is needing more time to build social and emotional maturity skills, you might want to consider giving your child an additional year of preschool. Don’t think of it as “holding them back� —know that you are giving them the gift of time to grow and develop through an extra year of experiences. Providing your child with a positive school experience and a solid foundation will allow them to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Knowing whether they are ready is a key factor to this foundation of success.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Suggested Resources: Colorado Department of Education What Your Kindergartner Needs To Know by E.D. Hirsch (available on Amazon or through your local library or bookstores)

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

Photo by Arian Hampel

GIVING BACK

by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

T

he idea of “giving back” is certainly found in what we call Community Service, where a person gives of their time to do a service for their community, whether it be for their school, church, town, or even their state or country.

I believe this starts at home when you are very young and you help your mom or dad do some chores, like sweeping the kitchen floor, washing the dishes, or getting the mail from the mailbox. By doing this, you are “giving back” to your parents in your own special way for all that they have done for you. For example, they have given you life, a home, food, clothing, and love, just to name a few.

First Junior Ranger Naturalist Crew As you are growing up and beginning to look for community service opportunities that you can do in the town where you live, I’m sure you can find many. Some are ones that have been around for a long time and some are brand new.

One that started this past summer was the City of Boulder ’s Junior Ranger Naturalist Pilot Program, developed by Arian Hampel, a member of the City’s Open Space & Mountain Parks

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(OSMP) Department. As one of his mentors, I’ve known Arian for many years. He has a deep understanding of nature, wildlife education, and outdoor skills. He wanted to share his knowledge with some of our up-and-coming youth.

This pilot program included ten youth from across Boulder County (Junior Ranger Naturalists), twelve City of Boulder Rangers, five Boulder County Rangers, two Boulder County Sheriff ’s Deputies, two Environmental Educators from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and two dedicated environmental educators from the Boulder community. The goal was to help youth 14-17 years of age to develop professional outdoor skills and then apply them in the field with the rangers.

They signed a pledge: “I, on my honor, will respect my coworkers, my community, OSMP property, and the flora and fauna that inhab-

it the area. I will work with integrity and good character to protect the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions.

I will share what I learn with others and help preserve and protect these natural areas for future generations. I will work cooperatively as a team member to ensure we are successful as a Junior Ranger Naturalist crew. I will follow safety instructions, assist the crew in completing all tasks, and bring a positive attitude to work each day.”

The program was a great success. One of the Junior Ranger Naturalists said, “This program gave me a deeper appreciation for all the natural world in general. The things we learned regarding biology and animal ecology as well as botany were very eye-opening.”

The participants were later divided into small teams and went on patrol with City of

Boulder OSMP Rangers. This gave them a chance to see the day-to-day responsibilities of rangers and how they are expected to interact with the public. They also got to know the rangers better. It was indeed a good introduction to the natural resources field and the variety of jobs available.

As you go through elementary, middle, and high school, it will be important to seek various community service activities. The more you give back to your community, the more in many ways you learn to be an effective member of it.

When you finally get to the point of applying for college, your community service activities will be important to the admissions office. You may have very high grades and good test scores, but you also need to have shown excellent service skills and

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participation. Colleges are looking for “well-rounded” students who have been outstanding service-orientated members of their community, ones who are concerned about others and used to “giving back.” I truly believe that if you are this kind of a person, you will have a very happy life. You will learn that it is certainly better to give than to receive!

Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute) in Boulder.

For over 63 years they have helped “connect youth to nature.” For information about their classes for kids, check www.thornenature.org or email info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647, ext.100.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS FINANCIAL

UNDERSTANDING YOUR TAX ADVANTAGES

2018 Tax Changes

by Amy Lister

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

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n December 22, 2017 President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. It is said to be the most comprehensive tax reform since the 1986 Tax Reform Act, and will more than likely affect almost every individual and business in the United States.

Generally speaking, the new law goes into effect for the 2018 filing period.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, is extensive and there are sweeping changes to all facets of the tax code, too many to discuss here.

There are three areas, however, which could likely affect families in the Boulder County community and will be highlighted as follows.

The first area of discussion is the “kiddie tax” modification. Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the net

unearned income of a child was taxed at the parents’ tax rates if the parents’ tax rates were higher than the tax rates of the child. Under the new law, net unearned income will now be taxed according to the brackets applicable to trusts and estates. This means that unearned income resulting in taxable income of only $12,501 will result in a tax rate of 37%—the highest tax bracket. The “kiddie tax” applies to a child if: (1) the child has not reached the age of 19 by the close of the tax year, or the child is a fulltime student under the age of 24; (2) the child’s unearned income exceeds $2,100; and (3) the child will not file a joint return. Unearned

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income is from investments rather than from work, and includes interest and dividends.

Another area of change is the increased child tax credit. Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, a taxpayer could claim a child tax credit of up to $1,000 per qualifying child under the age of 17. The amount of the credit that could be claimed, started to get phased out at just $110,000 of AGI for married filing jointly taxpayers.

Under the new law, the child tax credit has increased to $2,000 per qualifying child.

In addition, a $500 nonrefundable credit is provided for certain non-child dependents. The income level at which the credit phases out has been increased to $400,000 of AGI for married filing jointly taxpayers.

Lastly, prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, funds in a Code Sec. 529 college savings account could only be used for qualified higher education expenses.

Under the new law, “qualified higher education expenses” now include tuition at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious

school, up to a $10,000 limit per tax year. That means you don’t have to wait until your child is in college to use the funds set aside in a 529 plan.

These three areas of the new tax law are just a sampling of the many changes that are in store for nearly every family starting in 2018.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is complex, with many old tax rules being repealed or suspended and many new ones going into effect. I strongly advise you to consult with your tax preparer when planning for the 2018 filing season.

Amy M. Lister, CPA is a partner at JBSK CPAs LLP in Longmont with ten years of experience in all aspects of public accounting serving individuals, C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, and estates and trusts. Amy attended Colorado State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She is a third generation native of Colorado, having been born and raised in the Denver metro area and currently lives in Frederick with her husband and two sons. Please email her at alister@jbskcpas.com or call her at (720) 864-9816 if you have any questions.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH

HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY demic/social/emotional areas. We use advanced brain-based technologies to create faster, lasting improvements.

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www.MyBoulderChiropractor.com Ages: All. Dr. Birchann Paffenbarger at Boulder Chiropractic specializes in pediatric and prenatal care. Safe and comfortable treatment may help a pregnant woman’s body prepare for birth and help with fetal positioning for an easier pregnancy and delivery. Chiropractic is a gentle and natural treatment that may help children of any age with colic, ear aches, hyperactivity, growing pains, and much more. Call Boulder Chiropractic today!

Hours: Call for appointment.

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bethany@beautybenefitsboulder.com www.beautybenefitsboulder.com Complete skin and brow care. Licensed esthetician. Eyebrow shaping, lash & brow tinting, customized facials, lash lifting. Convenient Boulder location at the Phenix Suites. Online booking for easy scheduling.

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Brighten the Brain & Dream Catchers LoriGrace Kochevar, MS LPC 2300 Central Ave Boulder

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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.

Hours: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Bethany Gray Licensed Esthetician

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tatum@kidlifecolorado.com www.childtherapyboulder.com Ages: 3-13 years old.

Offering play therapy and animal-assisted therapy for children experiencing a social, behavioral, and/or emotional concern. Encourages self-awareness and acceptance of all feelings, increases coping skills, self-soothing, and self-confidence. Also offering parent support.

Fees: $110/hr. Tatum Oman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a registered play therapist (RPT).

Please see website for more information or feel free to email or call.

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info@simcounseling.com www.simcounseling.com Ages: All. Strength in Motion is a group mental health practice that specializes in working with tweens, teens, young adults and adults. We offer a range of services including individual therapy, group therapy, mindfulness classes, yoga, dance/movement therapy and acupuncture services. To meet our practitioners, see our current classes and group offerings and learn more about Strength in Motion, please visit our website.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH EDUCATIONAL

Big Kid Playtime

by Taylor Cannon

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esterday, I woke up at 6:00 am, showered, headed to work, grocery shopped during my lunch break (before wolfing down my sandwich) and finished out the work day. Then I drove home, went to the gym, came home, cooked and consumed dinner, watched two consecutive episodes of The Wire and read a novel

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salad today instead of peanut butter and jelly.

Every segment of the average American adult’s day is purposeful. This is especially true for someone like me— my New Englander brain has been hard-wired to walk briskly, be pathologically punctual and maximize efficiently whenever possible.

My life’s objectives are productive in a broader sense, too; I eat to nourish myself, I work to make a living and feel gratified, I exercise for my mental and physical health, and then I wind down by watching TV and reading. These are all important aspects of self-care and certainly not to be diminishedbut research indicates that such an efficient, calculated schedule leaves out something equally as necessary to our health and happiness: playtime.

By now, the fact that playtime is integral to child development is well-documented and relatively widely known (while still undervalued). It enables kids to learn to interact with one another socially and to be self-suf-

ficient while encouraging creativity and innovation.

It’s also inarguably one of the best, most memorable parts of being a kid. Reflect on your closest childhood friendships. Were they forged over an amiable meet-cute at the elementary school water fountain? It’s likely that you learned about each other and built a connection by playing together. Without that social, mental and physical wiggle room in your schedule, who knows how your identity and sense of self-worth would’ve been shaped?

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, a s w e age, our attention is often demanded by immediate basic necessities like those I listed above. We need to feed ourselves, do work that fulfills us, move our bodies and leave time to turn off our brains. But studies on the value of play for adults consistently suggest that it helps us nurture social connections and bolster our sense of self.

It encourages us to smile and laugh, which increases dopamine and serotonin levels in our brains and makes us happier and more relaxed.

Play also mitigates stress and deters loneliness, which many scholars refer to as a public health hazard in contemporary Western society.

Play is a bit like romance or true friendship; you can’t force it, but you can leave space for it. That’s the tricky part, isn’t it? Luckily, adult humans are neurologically well-equipped to make playtime out of a wide variety of activities. Dr. Stuart

Brown, head of the National Institute for Play defines play as “something done for its own sake.” What’s fun and relaxing for you? Maybe you enjoy the process and activity of baking, or you like playing guitar. Allowing yourself to take time out of your day to do something you find enjoyable, simply for the sake of enjoyment itself, is what it means to play. And as much as I relish Dominic West’s mischievous grin, play isn’t the same as watching television or even reading. Activity is required to stimulate that mind-body connection, which is a big part of the power of play. So get an adult coloring book and carve out half an hour to focus on it. Pick out a board game and start a weekly family game night tradition. Or, just take the time to bake a batch of brownies from scratch sheerly for the pleasure of the process.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH EDUCATIONAL Think about it: how would your attitude and your relationships be impacted if you prioritized play like you do nutrition and exercise?

Last weekend, my boyfriend and I had an exceptionally relaxing, enriching evening out together. At the end of the night, we realized we’d completely lost track of time- neither of us had even glanced at our phones in hours, and although we were sitting at a bar for the whole night, neither of us had spent more than $10 a piece. Can you guess why? We had been completely engrossed in an epic 3 hour Go Fish marathon. I doubt even gamblers in Vegas get half as enthusiastic about a card game as we did. But of course we were focused on more than just winning; we were laughing with each other, poking fun and egging one another on.

The game had turned into a

“If we are to have real peace in this world, then we shall have to begin with the children.” Mahatma Ghandi

sort of couples meditation for us—a way to focus on something outside of ourselves while still stimulating our minds and making us smile.

We were unwinding from the week and nourishing our relationship through play. What could be better than that?

Taylor Cannon is a freelance writer who recently completed her M.A. in Mass Communication Research at CU Boulder. She moved to sunny Colorado in 2014 and has fallen in love with Boulder County and its vibrant, active community. Taylor has an affection for hiking, Joni Mitchell and poodles, and she can be reached at taylor.cannon1991@ yahoo.com.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Curiosity

The Key to Life-Long Learning Photo by Allisen Patel, courtesy of Mountain Shadows Montessori School

by Liana Oram, M.Ed.

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uriosity is the desire to learn or know more about something. It can be a casual interest in something new, or it can develop into an intense quest for knowledge or insight about something more specific. Whatever form it takes, curiosity is an amazing human quality that keeps us eager to learn. As adults, we know that curiosity enables us to work longer and harder and to retain the information we gather because we are personally interested. When you want to know more about

something, whether it is science, crafts, or a hobby, you can study or practice it for long periods of time often without fatigue. Things learned out of curiosity also have a tendency to stay with us longer because our interest creates a space or place in our brain where the new informa-

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tion resides. The same is true with children.

Children are naturally curious. When they are young, everything is new and exciting. Their sense of wonder should inspire us to look at the world with fresh eyes.

The greatest gift we can give children to foster and nourish their sense of curiosity is the gift of time. Slowing down to see what happens when you touch a frost covered leaf or watch birds fly overhead helps children develop an awareness and sensitivity about what is going on around them. This awareness will lead to an even greater curiosity and lots of questions, especially as children get older and become more verbal. Slowing down also helps children develop their focus and attention span.

When it comes to fostering curiosity, it is very often necessary to slow things down and give kids extra time to experience and explore their surroundings.

As children develop language, curiosity is often expressed in the form of questions. These questions are a mental wondering that will arise out of their observations and experiences.

The good news is that you don’t have to have all the

answers. Actually, it is best if you don’t share all the answers you have! George Lowenstein, an American educator and economist at Carnegie Mellon University, developed the concept of Gap Theory. This idea simply states that when there is a gap in our knowledge, a space between what we know and what we want to know, it is like an itch that we must scratch. By wondering with your child, you communicate that you are not the holder or keeper of all information and knowledge, and, more importantly, that there is information out there that they can learn and discover as a result of their own effort. And that is how life-long learners are born!

Another powerful way to inspire and encourage curiosity is to practice it yourself.

Wondering with your child, modeling how you might find information to answer a question, or just sharing things you discover all help create an environment and culture that promotes curiosity, and who knows, you might just learn something along the way! Simply look for ways every day to foster a sense of curiosity in your child and watch them grow and become life-long learners.

Liana Oram, M.Ed. is the Head of School at Mountain Shadows Montessori School in Boulder which serves students 12 months to 12 years and inspires curiosity at all age levels. You are invited to learn more about the school by joining us for a tour at our Walk-In Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. or by visiting MountainShadows.org.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH

Drawing by Fritz Scholder

WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?

Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

Q

I know they find that health issues can differ from country to country, different areas have different rates of cancer, heart disease, etc. Is that also true of mental health issues?

Signed curious.

A

The World Health Organization is the entity that keeps track of issues of the prevalence of mental illness worldwide. Any way we look at it, Americans suffer from mental disorders more than anyone else. First of all, we have the “luxury” of depression according to the WHO. People who are not struggling for survival everyday have the time to think about things like happiness and personal self-fulfillment. We have higher expectations and more reasons to be disappointed.

We are also more comfortable admitting to and being treated for mental problems.

In many countries, if you ask someone if they suffer from depression for example, they will deny it. So the new practice is to ask the spouse, “Does your husband/wife suffer from depression?”

Their answer will be closer to the truth. (That’s just an interesting aside.) Some cultures are more comfort-

able with suicide than others, less blaming and more tolerant whereas we view it as weakness and perhaps a failure of the societal system to prevent that level of despair. Companies now provide paid “Mental Health Days” that are like sick days that employees can use to tend to themselves. Many in the world try to empty their minds to rid themselves of expectation and desire and to find peace in the eradication of the self. While we extol the praises of introspection and the examination of the unconscious as well as the conscious mind. Our definition of the value of selfawareness is different. What we mean by “going deep” is the polar opposite to much of the rest of the world. We are the celebration of the individual and only rarely of the collective.

Q

I am starting to think my husband it a hypochondriac.

He seems to complain about being sick a lot and is always looking for herbal remedies.

He spends a fortune at the natural food stores. There is always something new wrong with him. Is there anything I can to about this?

might have? A huge industry has built up over our concerns about conditions we might have and prevention of others we don’t have yet.

We used to trust our doctors and Western medicine and now we turn to health food and vitamin stores for products with which to treat ourselves. The clerk in the store has become our new adviser for all things medical. We believe that vitamins and supplements are natural and are therefore necessary and will only be good for us as well as safe. We’re left to treat ourselves with everything from probiotics for our “microbiome” (our bodies’ ecosystem of normal bacteria and other microbes which is very popular right now), to vitamin B for energy. Because we are not relying on our family doctor as much for advice and we are in charge of our own health decisions, we tend to become self-absorbed and obsessive.

This makes us perfect candidates for the newest addiction in our society. Vitamins and supplements. I know people whose kitchen counters and cupboards are covered and filled with bottles from the health food store

and online outlets, all promising to solve our problems, real or perceived, to help us sleep better and extend our lives. This addiction like any other needs to be confronted by the affected person. You cannot do it for him.

Ask Romona Please email

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and we will answer your questions.

Signed concerned wife.

A

First of all, let’s be sure he’s not sick.

Has he gone to his doctor for a complete physical exam lately? Or, is he just trying to treat himself for ailments that he thinks he

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH The Perfection of Being Imperfectly Human

by Jessica Dancingheart

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s humans, I believe we are destined to be imperfect. As much as we strive for perfection, we make mistakes and unintentionally hurt people and our environment. For this reason, I believe it would serve us and our kids to be the best people we can be at any given moment in time, while allowing our children to be perfectly themselves. Steps for doing so can be captured by the acronym KALC:

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K nowing

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Asking for the help we

need by accepting our gifts and limitations, and recognizing other people’s gifts and limitations;

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L earning

to make corrections; and,

Celebrating our successes.

As I would get frustrated, aimless or tried to achieve unrealistic goals, a friend of mine would remind me of the importance of knowing where I am and where I wanted to go. She used the example of pilots mapping their course. She would repeat, you can’t know the path to take without knowing your current location and destination. She would tell me this, every time she saw me slip into thinking that I, my child and others should have abilities, skills, resources and capacities that we did not have, or I had unspoken or unclear goals. For her, it was clear that as long as I was unclear of my path, I was following a recipe for frustration and pain.

I eventually realized that I could experience more peace and joy, if I took her pilot analogy to heart. I stopped wishing to be who I was “supposed” to be, by letting go of comparisons, and truly appreciating the unique gifts I brought to the world.

This allowed me to move from comparison despair to a mind-set of acceptance and appreciation. A benefit of accepting myself at any given moment, I stopped wanting others to be different than who they were. I also started to more clearly define my goals, even if I was to do nothing and rest.

By knowing and honoring what is true in the moment and what I want to achieve, I can do my best as I ask for help. To take the piloting analogy further, this means that I do not have to try to be the air traffic controller, the aeronautical engineer, the mechanic, and/or any of the other people who make the flight possible. I could rest in knowing and advancing my skills while gratefully relying on others to use their skills to help me get where I need to go. This also means that it is okay to not fly two planes at once, as much I may want to. Practically, as a parent this meant that I could relax into trusting that my child and I would get to where we needed to go in a healthy way, with realistic expectations, one step at a time by directly asking for and receiving help from members of our community.

Even when we have good plans in place—with a clear map and assessment of our resources, there may be

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH unforeseen circumstances or we may make a “wrong turn.” We may not have full awareness or understanding of the larger situation.

Inevitably, we have diversions and make mistakes, as carefully as we engineer our plans. We can look at these as learning opportunities, or slip into a habit of shaming, blaming or lecturing.

We can be like pilots and make adjustments, rather go into a downward unproductive cycle of finger pointing.

We can make our journey into a discovery and learning opportunity. And if we make a mistake that harms others, we can apologize and make things right through our actions.

We take achievements and success for granted many times. I offer that we acknowledge and celebrate them, because this helps us know what we are good at as we learn from our mistakes

and strive towards our goals.

In a sense, it is an inventory of our skills and resources - not much different than adding our deposits as we balance our checkbooks. It gives us a truer picture of our world.

When our children watch us be clear in K nowing ourselves, Asking for help, Learning, and Celebrating, they will follow our lead.

They will watch us have more peace and surety as we move forward. They will learn to do the same, as they develop realistic expectations of us and themselves. They will know the perfection of being imperfectly human.

I challenge you to let go of being who you are supposed to be, and embrace who you are as you define and move toward your goals.

Jessica Dancingheart is a personal and organizational consultant working with you to build healthier and stronger relationships at work, at home and in your communities.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH FINANCIAL How to Make Saving Money Fun and Rewarding

by Steve Carr

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ost people think saving money is nearly impossible and immediate gratification is more fulfilling than watching a savings account earn interest, grow, and achieve “Savings Goals.” In addition, most people don’t believe that they have enough money at the end of each month to put into savings and many times dip into their savings (and even retirement account early) to buy something, pay a bill, or for an emergency that always seem to pop up.

INVOLVE YOUR FAMILY IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

Start by making a budget. Gain control over your personal finances. A budget is simply a plan for coordinating your income vs. expenses. A budget helps you know where your money is going as opposed to wondering where your money went. For 30 to 60 days, note EVERYTHING that you spend money on…including the little things and periodic expenses like doctor appoint-

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ments, medication, insurance, purchasing glasses, and a new cell phone. Once you have that information, develop a monthly expense report.

Add in Savings as a line item to pay yourself first, such as $25, $50 or more per month.

Saving $25/month adds up to $300/year!

Make savings a game.

Become intentional about saving money and challenge yourself. Look over your budget and find ways to reduce the amount you spend. Cut down on a few lattes per week and make coffee at home, purchase off brand items, find sales, use coupons, buy in bulk and second-hand items, pack a lunch instead of eating out, cut subscriptions you don’t really need, play a board game at home instead of going out and spending money, and the list goes on. Reducing spending in these ways helps because small savings add up…you’ll be surprised and you’ll be the winner! Add these extra savings to your budget as mentioned above.

Shop and compare. You can save even MORE money by going to a lower-cost gym to work out, lowering the cost of your cell phone plan, insurance premiums, etc. Consider switching your bank account to a credit union, known for providing lower-cost financial services: lower fees and rates on

financing, and paying higher rates on savings. Did you know that Premier Members Credit Union is offering a Money Market Account where you can earn up to 3% APY? Refinancing your mortgage or an auto loan from a bank to a credit union can typically save you hundreds of dollars each month.

Discover savings in these area for additional savings and add them to your monthly savings mentioned above.

Stop thinking that saving money is not rewarding and near-impossible. Finding ways to save money can be fun and very satisfying.

Saving $300 per month can yield an annual savings of $3,600 a year…It’s like free money.

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ABC Kids Climbing

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M-F or M-W. 9 am to 3:30 pm or 9 am to noon. Kids will learn the basics of climbing as well as new tricks and techniques to tackle hurdles with fluidity and control. Games and activities will focus on body awareness, balance, and footwork. They will build strength and agility by flying, climbing, crashing, and laughing out loud as they play our games of physical fun! Geared toward all ages and abilities. Location: 1960 32nd Street. For registration and more information please call (303) 443-5437 or please email info@ abckidsclimbing.com or check out www.abckidsclimbing.com. See ad.

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M-F. $395. May 28th thru August 17th.

Wildly popular horse camps for horsecrazy kids! Camps run every week of the summer. Tuition: $395. Safetyoriented. Beginner through advanced levels. Camps include riding lessons, horse painting and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse care and safety lessons, games, and a horse show/pizza day Friday! Helmets provided. Early bird discounts. Riding lessons, birthday parties, and boarding also available!

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Longmont and Frederick. Day camps.

Ages 4-12. M-F in Longmont, T/Th in Frederick. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with after-care available until 5:30 pm. Halfday options available. Imaginative themes like Superheroes, Star Wars, and Musical Theater—plus Gymnastics and Ninja Skills camps! See our website for details. Fees vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue, Longmont; 3733 Monarch Street, Frederick. Call (303) 651-1456 or email frontdesk@ airbornegym.com or please check out www.airbornegym.com for more information.

Arvada Center Summer Camps

Arvada. Ages 3-18. M-F. Arvada Center summer camps offer fun and creative experiences in theater, digital and visual arts, dance, ceramics, and music. All sessions are taught by highly trained, knowledgeable teachers in a safe and fun environment. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Call (720) 898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org for more information.

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Active Louisville Kids

Louisville. Ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with extended stay options 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Full- and part-day and dropin available for preschoolers and their siblings (up to age 8). Creative themebased camps: Our Galaxy, Wizards & Potions, Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales, Wet & Wild, Pirates & Buried Treasure and more. ABK and ALK maintain small group sizes to promote social growth and guidance through play and outdoor exploration. State Licensed. Location: 1970 Centennial Drive, 80027 Call Kristen Argow at (303) 665-9669 or email ka@ activeboulderkids.com or check out www.activelouisvillekids.com for more information. Active bodies. Active minds. Active kids.

Renaissance Adventures

Boulder. Ages 6-17. M-F. Day camp.

Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning experience like none other! Since 1995, Renaissance Adventures has offered

summer camps, birthday parties, and holiday programs where participants work together to solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, negotiate peace, and battle with foes using our safe, foam swords. $300$450. Bring a sack lunch, plenty of water, and a sense of adventure! Call (303) 786-9216 or check out www. renaissanceadventures.com for more information.

Boulder. For ages 3 through kindergarten. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Alaya’s curriculum is experiential, play-based and grounded in the exploration and appreciation for the richness of ordinary, everyday life.

Creative arts, social play, exploration and discovery on an acre of yards and gardens. Location: 3340 19th St. 80304. Call (303) 449-5248, email alaya@alayapreschool.org or visit our website alayapreschool.org for more information about our year-round program.

Day Camps in Boulder, Denver, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and Lafayette.

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Louisville. World Rhythms Drumming Camp! Ages 8-11. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm. $175 + $10 materials fee. A week long exploration and introduction of world rhythms on hand drums and drum set. We will build a foundation of rhythm using Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, African, and Western music (rock and roll!). Students play in a group, make their own percussion instrument and perform live! Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground in downtown). Contact Christopher Beers at (720) 837-5410. For camp dates and to register visit www.afterbeatdrumschool. com.

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Arts HUB Camp Program

Lafayette. Ages 2 to 18. March 26-29; June 5-Aug 31. 9 to noon or 9 am to 4 pm, plus before and after camp care options. The Arts Hub runs art related camps in the spring and a variety of high quality theater, dance, art and film camps in the summer. Our new 12,000 square foot facility includes art and dance studios and a full, professional 200-seat theater.

We have 1/2 and full day camp options, as well as before and after camp options in the summer. Full day summer camps also have field trip opportunities. $35$395. Dance camps require specific dance shoes; ballet, tap, or jazz depending on the style of dance taught in the camp. Call (303) 229-1127 or email info@artunder. org or check out www.artunder.org for more information.

Berthoud. Ages 6-11. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm. Introduction to total horsemanship by certified PATH Instructor. Specializes in building a trusting relationship between rider and horse, learning togetherness with the horse, and building confident and secure riders. Home ranch setting, calm, dependable, well-trained horses, spacious arena and surrounding riding areas. $250.00/week. Equipment needed: Boots with heels, riding pants or jeans, and ASTM certified riding helmets. Call Bobi O’Loughlin (303) 817-5740 or email olough51@yahoo. com for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Bixby Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 5-11. Day Camp. Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.; Extended Day option 7:15 am to 5:45 pm. An exciting and engaging summer camp with skilled educators leading weekly themes. The camp experience includes swimming four days a week in our on-site pool, daily freshly prepared lunches, arts/crafts, outdoor activities, games, story/reading time. Bixby boasts three shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large indoor swimming pool, and a ropes course. Go to www.bixbyschool.org for more information. See ad.

theater, technology, world languages, and more! Mix and match your BCD camp selections to create a custom program that works for your child and your schedule and fits your budget.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Does your child love to Laugh? Play?

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Boulder. Ages 5-17. Day Camps. BDT Academy Summer Drama Camps.

Middle/high school camps include instruction, auditioning, rehearsing, and performing on the BDT stage.

For elementary ages, we collaborate with the City of Boulder and offer ten 1-week play-making camps.

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Boulder JCC Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 5 years to 17 years.

Day Camps. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm, with extended day options, from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Offering traditional day camp and specialty camp options, such as Legos®, business, technology, STEAM, dance, leadership, farming, and more. Location: 6007 Oreg Ave., 80303. Contact (303) 998-1900, shari@ boulderjcc.org, or david@boulderjcc. org with any questions. For more information visit boulderjcc.org/camps.

Boulder Parks and Recreation

Boulder. Ages 4-17. Summer day camps and school day off camps. Enjoy actionpacked days from goats + gardens to boating, climbing, mountain biking, theater and a diverse array of exciting, a g e - appropr i at e g am e s , s p or t s , aquatics, arts, crafts and more. Register today for a great summer of fun and adventure. Choose from more than 100 state-certified camps featuring arts, dance, drama, gymnastics, golf, sports, swimming, boating, biking, Frisbee®, Legos®, goats and gardens and more! Camp reg starts March 7.

Times and locations (all in Boulder) vary. Call (303) 413-7620 or visit www.

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Storycamp

Niwot. For grades 2-6. June through July. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Children bring stories to life through visual art, stop-motion animation, physical theater and interactive sculpture. We adventure into the wild, learn circus skills, use tools and repurpose materials to create art installations. We have a 38-acre campus with cottonwood forest and open space. We venture out on many field trips. Our instructors are experienced educators, engineers, and professional artists who have worked with children throughout the world.

Location: Boulder Valley Waldorf School, 6500 Dry Creek Pkwy, 80503.

Check out www.campstorycamp. com or call (603) 770-3358 for more information.

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music/Art/Science Camp

Boulder. Ages 4-9. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. Join us on the Islands for tropical tales of sharks, sea turtles and pirates in an adventure-filled week. Camp OKC blends a variety of musical experiences with art and instrument construction, science experiments,

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dramatic play, a ukulele & xylophone orchestra and a final performance into one amazing week. Hands-on creative activities are designed to engage the whole child. $275 ($250 before Jan. 22nd). We provide a healthy snack mid-morning. Call Amy Haywood or Laura Nordson (303) 880-9494 or email bouldercampokc@gmail.com or check out campokc.com for more information.

Central City Opera Songwriting 3-Day Workshop for Teens

Golden. Grades 7-12. Day camp.

July 23-25. Days 1, 2: 10 am to 4 pm. Day 3: 10 am to 5 pm with a 6 pm performance. $300. Ignite your creativity with The Song is You Workshop with published composer and Central City Opera teaching artist Roger Ames, culminating in a performance of your newly-composed songs. Learn the ins and outs and ups and downs about writing all kinds of songs—how to structure lyrical ideas, find patterns and form in your melodies, analyze and assess your progress, and make the most of your ideas. Come with your talent, curiosity, and any instrument you play or sing. No keyboard or instrumental skills required, instrument or voice background helpful. Bring your ideas and wear your emotions on your sleeve—we’ll help you bring them to life in song. Register by April 1. Please contact Emily Murdock at (303) 3317026 or emurdock@centralcityopera. org or check online at centralcityopera. org/songworkshop for more information.

Children’s Peace Garden, Growing Gardens

Boulder. Ages 3-11. Half-day & fullday summer camps available. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. June-August.

Spend an active week in the blooming Peace Garden investigating the secret world of soil and plant cultivation, exploring wondrous plants, flowers and foods while making new friends.

We’ll grow and harvest from the abundant salsa garden and learn how to make our favorite snacks at home using the power of the sun! Instructors are experienced environmental educators trained in CPR and first aid. Location: Growing Gardens at 1630 Hawthorn Avenue, 80304.

Call (303) 443-9952 or visit www. growinggardens.org to enroll online and learn more. Enroll now to reserve your seat! Multi-camp discounts available.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Circus Arts Camp

Boulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. July sessions. Get your feet off the ground with all kinds of aerial equipment, like trapeze, aerial net, fabric, and web, as well as ground skills like Chinese pole, circus bike, acro-stunting, and teeterboard! Focus on performance training and an acro finale! End-of-week show! Instructors from the ICA Circus Factory and Ecole Nationals du Cirque! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in. Presented by Imagination! Circus Arts. Held at the Boulder Circus Center at 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us at www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340 or email marcy@ imaginationcircusarts.com for specific dates and more detailed information.

City of Lafayette

Lafayette. Ages 3-12. Preschool & Summer Day Camps. School-age summer day camp will run June 4th to August 3rd, weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Preschool camp will run June 4th to July 27th, M-F. From 8:30 am to 12 pm. State of Colorado Licensed Program. Summer is a time for our imaginations to run wild; a time for laughing, making life-long friends, learning through hands-on adventures, and discovering ourselves through safe, fun and engaging activities. Your child will experience all this and more. With convenient monthly auto-payments and AM & PM care included in the school age (5-12) attendance fee, the City of Lafayette program is designed to keep kids and parents happy. Visit www. cityoflafayette.com/camps for more information and to register. Call Sarah Cleland at (303) 661-1480 or Sarah.

Cleland@cityoflafayette.com with questions

Colorado Junior Crew Summer Rowing Camps

Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 13-18. M-F. Colorado Junior Crew offers rowing camps for new and experienced rowers ages 13+ at Boulder Reservoir weekdays throughout the summer.

Our camps are the perfect time to try this addicting sport—the water is calm and temperatures are warm.

Kids can discover if rowing is for them without committing to an entire season.

Sessions are structured into flexible 1- and 2-week blocks; 2.5 hours each morning. Equipment needed: Water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form-fitting shorts like bike shorts. Visit www. cjcrew.org for 2018 session dates, fees, and additional information. Please email info@cjcrew.org or check out www.cjcrew.org for more information.

Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Boulder’s original and iconic day camp. Ages 7-16. M-F. 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. As campers have sung since 1947, CMR is the best in all the world! Remember your camp? We’ve got the same spirit and the winning place, people, and programs! Build confidence & connections, community, friendships, nature, animals, & FUN! Gentle Western horses, mountain boarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, children’s yoga, sustainability, outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping, swimming, and boating. Upbeat kidfriendly residential staff of mostly returnees! 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302.

Transportation provided to/from North Boulder Park. Licensed by Colorado State. Lynn or Gail at (303) 442-4557, office@ColoradoMountainRanch.com.

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SUMMER CAMP AT BCD Day Camp for ages 3–8 Specialty Camps for ages 3–16 Including Legos, literacy, art, soccer , chess, science, music, theater, technology, and more!

Mix and match your camp selections and create a program that matches your child’s interest with your budget.

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Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts Summer Music Camps

Lafayette. All ages. Lessons, Classes, Half-Day Camps. Experience the JOY of music-making this summer—we have music programs for all ages!

Music Together, Suzuki Violin, Piano Summer Party, Beginner Violin, Ukulele Social Club, Dalcroze— Music Through Movement, Music Therapy Groups—Autism Spectrum & ADHD, Private Lessons, and more!

Held at the Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road, 80026.

For more information visit www. centerformusicalarts.org or please call us at (303) 665-0599. See ad.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Crackpots Creativity Camp

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Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 6-18. M-F. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado S h a k e s p e a r e F e s t i v a l ’s w i l d l y popular summer acting programs!

Shakespeare’s Sprites is a weeklong mini-camp for 6- to 9-yearolds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. July 9-13, July 16-20. $200/wk (before March 1). Camp Shakespeare is an acting intensive for ages 9-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage. Session One: May 29-June 25, 9 am-12 pm. Session Two: July 23-August 10, 1-5 pm. $875/ session (before March 1). Call (303) 735-1181 or email csfedout@colorado. edu for more information. Visit www. coloradoshakes.org/education to sign up. See ad.

Longmont. For ages 6-14. Day Camp.

M-F. 9 am to 11 am. Kids learn and have fun while creating beautiful, functional fired art masterpieces.

Choose from a variety of week-long themes, each one including its own unique mix of pottery painting, glass fusing, clay hand building, mosaic and multimedia projects. Our helpful and creative staff helps each child express themselves in a way that is uniquely their own. Special attention is given to idea generation, design concepts, and technique. Location: 505 Main Street, 80501. Contact Tamar at (303) 7762211 or check out www.ecrackpots.com for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS and math. Our programs provide an eclectic mix of engaging, experiential learning activities that are sure to ignite a passion for project-based learning, exploration and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and under-graduate scientists that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From Castle Ballistics and Geocaching to VetMed, Paper Engineering and Designing with Empathy—we have something for everyone! Visit us at sciencediscovery. colorado.edu for complete program offerings and descriptions. See ad.

cation among the children in paired, small group and large group activities.

Curriculum will include the support of learning style challenges related to mild emotional dysregulation. For more information, contact Alison Kroening at (303) 492-3066 or slhcappointments@ colorado.edu. See ad.

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Boulder. Ages 9-12. Day Camp. Dates: TBD M-Th. From 9 am to 11 am.

Sponsored by Scottish Rite Foundation and CU Boulder. FREE due to generous contribution from Scottish Rite Foundation. This social communication intervention group is for verbal children on the autism spectrum. In this collaboration between the SommersBausch Observatory and Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic at CU Boulder, children with autism are asked to bring a typical peer or relative to engage in joint projects related to space exploration. Graduate clinicians in speech-language pathology, supervised by certified faculty, will facilitate the development of social communi-

Boulder. Ages 12-18. Day Camp.

Dates: June 11th – 16th from 9am – 4 pm. Sponsored by Scottish Rite Foundation and CU Boulder. FREE due to generous contribution from Scottish Rite Foundation. This intensive therapy program helps build communication skills in adolescents who stutter.

Individual and group therapy session, as well as off-campus excursions are used to provide a supportive camper environment. The activities help campers build confidence, better manage their stuttering, and communicate more effectively. Campers will develop individualized communication goals that will be taken with them into the new school year. For more information, contact Alison Kroening at (303) 492-3066 or slhcappointments@colorado.edu.

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Lafayette. Ages 5-15. Week-long day camps. M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 4 to August 3. Sports*Arts*Tech*and More.

Exciting NEW camps being offered in 2018! Over 70+ camps to choose from. Full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall. Take a break and cool off in the pool daily. Experienced adult director for every camp. 5:1 camper/staff ratio.

Voted one of the top camps in Boulder County. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $300 to $450 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information visit us at www. dawsonschool.org/summercamps or you can also email us at summercamps@ dawsonschool.org for questions. See ad.

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Dream Makers Super Summer Fun

Boulder. Ages 2.5-8. Day Camp. 1:5 ratio, maximum 15 children. June 4thAugust 17th. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm, $50 per day. Give your child the opportunity to experience the happiest summer camp in Boulder, in our breathtaking setting right on Boulder Creek! Children enjoy each of our weekly curriculum themes, all built around summer fun!

Tennis lessons taught by pros at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center. Creative art, water and mud play. Fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, Pooch Pals, Kids in the Kitchen, Kid’s Khemistry, Unusual Pets (potbelly pig, goats, surprise pets), and MORE! Location: 1345 28th St. Bldg.

C, between the Millennium Hotel and Folsom Field. Drop-ins are welcome when space permits ($50 per day).

Contact Ms. Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101, or email gedenbed@comcast. net. You may request a brochure for more information and to view our schedule of weekly themes. Dream Makers Day Camp is rated the best in Boulder! Come play with us!

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EVO Rock + Fitness

Louisville. Ages 6-12. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. EVO Rock + Fitness has a fantastic summer camp program planned for your child! Starting June 4, our enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors will teach campers the

basics of top rope climbing, bouldering, and climbing technique with fun climbing games and other adventure activities, including field trips to Mountain Kids Gymnastics and Shredder Ski School. $380/week per child. Early drop off and late pick up available. We provide rental gear for the week but feel free to bring your own shoes and harness along with a bag lunch, snacks, and water. Due to severe allergies, we do not allow peanut or tree nut products in the gym during our camps. Call (303) 317-3770 or email youthprograms@evorock. com with any questions. Visit www. evorock.com/louisville-co/ for sign-up and additional information.

Exploring Minds Academy

Erie. Ages 5-11 years. M-F. 6 am to 6 pm. Exploring The World program that is designed to encourage learning with fun. New theme this summer is “Exploring the World.” We will study the countries of India, Russia and Japan. Summer fun includes field trips galore, sports camp with physical fitness and coordination activities, and much more. Participate in a camp that combines science, math, reading, music, and art with the great outdoors.

Call (303) 828-3452 or check out www. exploringmindsacademy.com for more information.

EYG Basketball Skills Training

Broomfield. Ages 7 to 18. (2nd-5th grade and 6th-8th grade) M-Th. All Summer. 9 am to noon, or 1 to 4 pm.

Individual Skills Academy June 4 -9, Shooting & Scoring June 18-21, Individual Skills July 9-12 and Transition Game July 23-26. Workouts focused on developing or enhancing your athlete’s ball handling, shooting, finishing or scoring for increased​ play-making ability. $179 to $207 per session. Equipment needed. Bring your own basketball, workout clothing, basketball shoes and water bottle. Limit class size. Call Galen Harkness at (720) 318-6752 or email galen@eygbball. com or check out www.eygbball.com for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Harmony Music House

Flagstaff Academy Dragon Flight Summer Day and Specialty Camps

Longmont. For ages 5-15. Day camp.

M-F. 8 am to 12 pm, extended hours of 7 am to 6 pm available. Weeklong camps at Flagstaff Academy.

Cooking, Robotics, Team Sports, Minecraft, Writing, Leadership, Greenhouse, Science and more! Tons of elementary and middle school options available. Location: 2040 Miller Drive, 80501. Call Jeanna Peppler at (303) 217-6764 or email jpeppler@flagstaffacademy.org or check online at www.flagstaffacademy. org/apps/pages/summer-camps for more information.

Friends School Summer Programs 2018

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Week long, morning, & afternoon sessions.

June 4th through July 20th. Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Computer Programming, Architecture, Pre-Engineering, and more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete d e t a i l s a n d r e g i s t e r a t w w w.

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Front Range Anglers Fly Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 9 -14. Day camps. Kids Fly Fishing Camp. June 25th-29th and July 9th-13th. M-F. 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certified. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kid’s camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about fly fishing. Safety and a quality fishing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Price: $595.00 for the week. Location: 2344 Pearl Street, 80302. Call (303) 494-1375 or please email antonio@frontrangeanglers.com or check www.frontrangeanglers.com for more information.

Boulder. Ages 5-8. Music camps in June, July & August (4 sessions). 4 day camp, M-Th 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. $145. Sibling discounts available. This camp will involve playing ukulele, drums, singing, and other musical activities. Additional daily or private piano lessons can be added to camp.

Location: 2525 1/2 Broadway. Call Robby Loeb at (303) 444-7444 or email info@harmonymusichouse.com or check www.harmonymusichouse.com for more information.

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls

Boulder. Ages 5-14 years. Day Camp.

M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. June 4-July 13.

Half-day option for 5-year-old campers. After camp care available until 5:30 pm. Empowerment, Confidence, Self Esteem, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Just 4 Girls. Learn and play multiple sports daily, which may include lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, fitness, horseback riding, swimming and more in a warm and spirited environment. Staffed by highly qualified coaches, teachers and athletes, Game On! is more than your average summer camp. Location: Douglass Elementary School, 840 N 75th St. Call 1-84-GO-GAMEON or email info@ gameonsports4girls.com or check out www.gameonsports4girls.com for more information.

Heroes & Heroines, Ents & Elves: Into Middle Earth

Superior. Ages 4-12 years. M-F. June 25-29. 9 am to 12 pm (8:30 am to 12:30 pm extended day). Students will create their own legend based on the characters and themes in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Explore the ecology of Middle Earth, design your own sets, develop awareness through theater and film, and express yourself through music and movement. The week will culminate in a magical interactive performance for friends and family. $165. ($185 for extended day). Call Emma Shubin (720) 577-5441 or email info@integralsteps.org or check out www.integralsteps.org/heroes-heroines-ents--elves.html for more information.

Impacts Sports Summer Day Camp @ The Sports Stable

Superior. Ages 5-12. M-F. 8 am to 5 pm. This sports camp will be like none other offered in Colorado. Each week there will be two sports highlighted and taught by highly qualified sports instructors. Other parts of the day, the kids will learn and participate in more non-traditional sports, and other activities. This camp will be a great way for your child to learn new sports, make new friends, and stay active all summer! Early registration and Superior residents get a discounted rate. All balls and equipment provided.

Comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes and a good attitude required.

Lunch available at our restaurant or bring you own. Call Danielle Reed (720) 620-2049 or email danielle@ myimpactsports.com or check out www.myimpactsports.com for more information.

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Kids Guitar Camp Ages 9-12 June, July & August A gentle introduction to strings in a fun environment A daily 30 minute piano lesson can be added to any camp

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Boulder. Grades 1-5. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. One-week sessions. Each week is filled with games, swimming, baking, crafts, field trips, music, building community, making friends and MORE in a Jewish environment!

Location: Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Road, 80303. Call Caroline Saliman at (303) 499-7077 or email camp@harhashem.org or please check online at www.campharhashem. org for more information.

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Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer reading camps and reading intensives for emerging or struggling readers. Use of evidencebased structured literacy employing trained Orton-Gillingham instructors.

The methodology proven to help any child learn to read. Location: 1790 30th Street, 80301. Call Deborah Kratovil at (303) 499-1941 or visit www. learningpathwayscolorado.com or email lpboulder@gmail.com for more information. See ad.

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Kids & Critters Summer Camp

Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 who love animals! Longmont Humane Society is holding animal care mini-camps this summer, with four half-day sessions of three days each to choose from: MTW. June 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, or 25-27. Enjoy a PAWSitive summer break while learning about proper dog walking, animal body language, and cat handling.

Participate in interactive animalthemed games & activities, and meet special guest visitors. $160/session.

Please contact Tegan Waters at tegan@ longmonthumane.org or call (303) 7721232 ext. 289 for more information.

BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer camps!

Boulder. Ages 2-18. Day camp. Our weekly summer camps run from May 29-August 3 with both morning and afternoon offerings. Extended hours care available. Innovative new camps include Ninja Warrior, 3D printing, integrated biking skills and cuttingedge coding to go along with traditional favorites like art, sports and music.

Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations and times.

Register at www.bvsd.org/LLL or call (720) 561-5968. See ad.

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Living Arts School

Niwot. Ages 6-12. Day camp. 8:30 am to 3 pm. (Option of aftercare from 3 to 5 pm). M-F. At Living Arts Summer Camps we offer your child the simple joy of making things with their hands.

In a world that moves faster and faster, we advocate a slower, gentler experience, in a farmland setting that inspires creativity, connection and beauty. 2018 Summer Camps are inspired by The Fantastical World of Magic and include: Magic Potions, Ti n y Wo r l d s , F o r e s t D w e l l e r s , Wooly Tails, Spellbinders, Cauldron Cookery, The Odd Candy Shop and Rainbow Dyeworks. Call Elizabeth at (720) 383-4406 or email info@ livingartsschool.com or visit us online at livingartsschool.com/summer-camp/ for more information.

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LDTA Ballet & Dance Camp

Longmont. Ages 3-18. June 11 -June 29 & July 9-27. Build your own Summer program! Classes or weekly camps featuring ballet instruction and a weekly dance focus including tap, jazz, aerial, modern, stage combat and more! Camps for younger children feature a weekly theme and crafts. The best in training for 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we are Longmontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier pre-professional ballet school since 1998! Fees begin at $88. Equipment needed: Girls: solid black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and/or tap shoes. Boys: solid-color shorts, white socks, black/white ballet slippers and/or tap shoes. Call (303) 772-1335 or office@longmontdancetheatre.com.

For additional information, visit LDTAcademy.com.

Mackintosh Academy Boulder Campus Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 5-15. M-F. June 4 to August 10. Half- and full-day specialty camps. Summers should be about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passions, being creative, and digging in the dirt. Let your child explore their interests or discover new ones with our speciality camps ranging in everything from art to robotics on our stunning 23-acre campus. Camps include: Photography, Geocaching, Fiber Arts, Graphic Design, Magical Creatures, Sports and Science, Story Camp, Groove and Percussion, Renaissance Adventures, Little Medical School, Comic Book Camp, Robotics, Coding, D&D, Artemis, Craft Technology for Girls, LEGOSÂŽ, and MUCH MORE! Create a custom summer camp experience that meets the needs of your kids and your schedule. Location: 6717 South Boulder Road, 80303. For a full listing of camps and to register visit www.mackintoshacademy.com/ summercamps or email enrichment@ mackintoshacademy.com. See ad.

Longmont Museum

Longmont. Ages 5-14. Day camps.

June-August, M-F. Discover history, art, music, culture, and technology in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Build a robot or become an archeologist. Camps held outdoors, in historic buildings, or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. For requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www. l o n g m o n t m u s e u m . o rg f o r m o r e information.

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Montessori Academy

Lafayette. Ages 1-7. M/T/W/TH. 8:15 am to 3:30 pm. 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

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child.

Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society fullmember school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Schedule a tour today! Please see our website for more details. Call Beth Weekley at (303) 926-8321 or please email Montessori.

Academy@mac.com or check out MontessoriAcademyLafayette.com for more information.

Mountain Kids Summer Day Camp

Louisville. For ages 5-12. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun!

Mature, experienced staff, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics twice a week, optional swimming lessons, open swim, rock climbing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H2O bottle, and lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027. Call (303) 665-8287 or email camp@mountainkidslouisville.com or visit www.mountainkidslouisville.com for more information.

Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

Boulder. For beginners ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon (1 to 4 pm, on selected weeks). M-F. USFA coaches.

All the instruction/equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience.

Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our website for camp/registration details and other great club activities! $195/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts).

Location: 1949 33rd Street, 80301.

Call Gary Copeland at (303) 443-6557 for registration or check out www. ncfencers.org for more information.

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Ocean First Institute Marine Science Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 9-14. July 9-13 and July 30-August 3, from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm ($225); 9 am to 4 pm ($395). July 23-27, from 9 am to 12 pm ($225). Do you have a kid who loves the ocean? Then check out our unique summer camps for hands-on marine biology and ocean conservation right here in Colorado! Each camp is run by staff marine biologists who

will share their knowledge of the marine world, while instilling a sense of wonder for the ocean through interactive learning and fun! Email lauren@oceanfirstinstitute.org or check out www.oceanfirstinstitute.org/whatwe-do/youth-programs/summer-camps/ for more information.

Marine Science and Swim Mini Camp

Boulder. For ages 4-8. M-F. 1 to 3 pm.

June-August. The ​Ocean First Swim School now offers an exciting weeklong marine science and swim minicamp. Learn about the wonders of the underwater world and improve swim technique and safety through crafts, games, stories, and a full swim lesson every day of the week! Location: 3015 Bluff Street, 80301. Call ​us at (303)​ 444-7234 or email ​swim@oceanfirst. blue or check out www.​o​ceanfirst.blue​ for more information.

Old Town Suzuki Summer Music Camps Flute, Strings & Piano

Louisville. Ages 3-14. Day Camp. M-F, Half- or full-day options. After care available. A Week at the Circus, June 18-22. For all levels. Along with the study of Suzuki repertoire, explore the unique musical sounds of the circus, create zany art, move and delve into juggling and clowning. End the week with a magical show for friends and family. Celtic Crossings, July 23-27.

For intermediate to advanced students.

Explore the music of the British Isles in this week-long camp! Fine-tune your craft through master classes, chamber ensembles, Dalcroze, theory, musicianship, and orchestral studies with expert teaching artists. Fees: $90 to $275. Equipment needed: Your own instrument. Call Kat Fritz at (360) 632-3855 or please email old.town. suzuki.teachers@gmail.com or check out www.oldtownsuzuki.com for more information.

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F. 9 am to 5 pm. Parlando School of Musical Arts offers a variety of music camps and summer programs for all ages and abilities, from early childhood to adulthood, on all instruments and across all musical interests, including piano, guitar, voice, musical theater, and more. (Also, some camps also include supplemental/

complementary music-oriented films in the Dairy’s Boedecker Theater!)

Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Call (303) 4420006, email info@parlando.org or check www.parlando.org for more information. See ad.

pARTiculars Gallery and Teaching Studio Kids Summer Art Camp

Lafayette. Ages 6-9 for morning sessions and 10-14 for afternoons.

The Sky’s the Limit is June 11-15 and July 9-13. Let your creativity soar to new heights in a fun and constructive environment led by professional artists! Build new art skills, as you work with known as well as new art mediums. Develop your drawing and painting skills with new techniques, and try your hand at sculpture and other 3-D mediums. This is one camp you won’t want to miss! The Fairy Genome Project is July 23-27. Ever wonder how you can become a Fairy?

It’s a Fairy Art Camp! A creative and inspirational camp based on the magic of make believe. Create wonderful treasures, art and accessories that can be used with a fairy costume, for a fairy party or just for make believe! $130.00 per session with $25.00 supply fee per session. Call Jeanne Hougen at (303) 519-5254 or email jhougen@comcast. net or check out particularsart.com for more information.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

L a f a y e t t e . A g e s 5 - 1 8 . M - F. A Kidsummer Night’s Dream. Explore Shakespeare with a kid-friendly musical based on the classic Midsummer Night’s Dream. Theatre experience for young people July 19-22. Everyone who auditions (by singing a little, reading or reciting a little) on May 19 or 26, 1-4 p.m. gets a part. Rehearsals begin June 18 in the afternoons. $100 fee and your own costume. Location: at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 1376 Miners Drive. Call Jo Anne Lamun (303) 786-8727 for more information or to schedule an alternate audition time, or email pbpcontacts@gmail. com. See www.peanutbutterplayers. com for more information. See ad.

Peanut Butter Players Summer Theatre Workshops

Lafayette. Ages 6-16. Day camp. Kids can enjoy a week-long adventure in the theatre (9:30 am to 4 pm) and perform for friends and family on Fridays. June 4-8 Mulan; June 11-15 Once on This Island; July 23-27 Elf, the Musical (Christmas in July!) July 30-August 3 Annie; August 6-10 Sound of Music. $250/week. Call (303) 786-8727 for more information. Register online at www.peanutbutterplayers.com. See ad.

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Posh Painting Camp

Boulder. Ages 4 and up. M-F. 10 am to 1 pm or 10 am- to 3 pm. Painting, pizza, games, face paint, and more! $24 for three hours or $40 for five hours.

Three hours includes a painting class with step-by-step instruction through the painting of the day and lunch. Five hours adds another art activity with a different medium that is themed with the painting! Pizza lunch available for $7 additional. Or bring lunch from home. Location: 2035 Broadway, 80302. Call Chelsey Langlinais (303) 442-7674 or email info@poshsplat.com or check out poshsplat.com for more information.

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 6+ and 9+. Day and overnight camps. All-day fly fishing camp for youngsters. Three-day sessions: Ages 6+, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, T/W/TH. Session I: June 5-7; Session II: June 19-21; Session III: August 7-9.

Four-day sessions w/overnight: Ages 9+, 8 am to 5 pm, M-TH. Session I: July 9-12; Session II: July 23-26. Fly fishing camp with the emphasis on fun and fishing. The majority of the day is on the water. Never more than 4 campers per guide. Trips to private waters.

Fly fishing, fly tying, casting, bug collecting, prizes, FUN! ALL equipment for each child is supplied. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Avenue. Call us at (303) 447-2400 for more details or to register.

Email us at info@rockymtanglers.com or check online at rockymtanglers.com for more information.

Rock & Roll Camp for Teens and Kids

Lafayette. Ages 6-18. Day camp. 10 am to 4 pm, or 9 am to noon. M-F. BEST OF BOULDER 2008. Colorado’s first and preferred teen music camp.

Locally owned since 2003! Beginners and advanced players will enhance their skills on guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and more. With the help of our professional staff of instructors, in our state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, students will play in a band, write original music, and perform a live and recorded gig. Fees: $425 per week (teen, ages 11-18) OR $275 per week (child, ages 6-10).

Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026.

Equipment provided: guitars, basses, cords, drumsticks, amps, or bring your own. Please visit www.doghousemusic. com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-9. Join us for Little Mermaid, Charlotte’s Web, Moana, and MUCH MORE. One- and two-week camps starting May 30th. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a 3:30 to 5:30 pm postcare option available for all camps. 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/ Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or go to www.theaterforkids.net to register.

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Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp.

Join us for Anything Goes, Oliver, Mulan Jr. and more. One-, two-, three- and four-week camps, starting May 29th. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Precare and aftercare available. Program includes dance, voice, music, makeup, performance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement and stage combat.

A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 2458150, or please check online at www. theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

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Boulder. Ages 7-17. M-F. Flexible schedule, after school, weekend, and summer camp programs. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls only camps, junior camps, explorer camps, team programs, and more. SMBA is celebrating its 25th year of riding excellence in Boulder County. For more information (303) 447-8014 or trish@lertprograms.com or www.ridesmba.org. Call (303) 4478014 or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information.

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Success Strategies 4 Kids: Secrets of Friendship & Alternatives to Anger

Boulder. Secrets of Friendship: What makes kids like other kids? Find out!

Six secrets of making & keeping friends for ages 5-15. Alternatives to Anger: Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? Practical skills to manage behavior, accept no, and problem solve. FUN workshops that kids enjoy for ages 8-15, $165 for early registration. Five sessions, 90 minutes each. Call (303) 915-4421, email slewis.consulting@gmail.com, check out www.SS4k.com or Facebook.com/ sLewisCounselor for more information.

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 2 1 / 2 -6. Day camp.

M-F. Now offering longer hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature.

Sunflower is now a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks to Martin Park, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and learning about native plants and animals. Please bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels.

Location. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305.

Contact Marisa Ellman at (303) 4942012 or sunflowerpreschoolboulder@ gmail.com or check online at www. sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information. See ad.

TLC Learning Center

Longmont. Ages 8 weeks-6 years.

Preschool and early child care. TLC Learning Center (formerly Tiny Tim) M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Colorado Shines Level 4 Program Rated.

Preparing children for success by supporting the individual child has been our focus for over sixty years.

Our Longmont center offers highquality infant, toddler, and preschool educational and pediatric therapeutic services, including summer classes to successfully prepare children for academic and life success. Location: 611 Korte Parkway, 80501. Call Cindy Wickham at (303) 776-7417 or check out learningwithtlc.org for more information. See ad.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Have Your Child Ride into the Best Summer of 2018!

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

Boulder, Louisville & Littleton. Ages 3-15. Day camp. Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails, practicing outdoor skills, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with Thorne Summer Camp! Our experienced CPR and first-aid trained instructors help facilitate student learning and appreciation for the outdoors while keeping them safe. Students complete the program with a new-found respect and awe for nature, increased understanding of the environment, and a desire to get back outside. For more information about Thorne summer camps, visit www.thornenature.org, call (303) 499-3647, or email us at info@ thornenature.org. See ad.

Triple Creek Ranch

Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 8-13. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. June 25-29. The most exciting upbeat horse camp around!

Western or English riding. Drill Team is a group of horses and riders performing choreographed maneuvers to music. Fun, basic skill-building drills, and synchronized formations build riders’ confidence at riding while working as a team on horseback. Friday camp performance for family. Campers owning their own horses are welcome to bring them to camp. Campers must be able to walk and trot independently.

Cost: $500, deposit $200. Mini Horse Camps when school is out, check our web page! Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Max. 10 per camp. Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 4444291 or www.triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and slide shows from last year! This camp books quickly! See ad.

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Serving Boulder County for 27 Years!

Lesson Programs: English, Western, Jumping

Triple Creek Ranch • June 4-8 Horsemanship Show Camp • June 25-29: Drill Team Camp • July 9-13, 23-27, 30-August 3: Horsemanship Camp • Mini Horse Camps when school is out, check our web page!

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Tinker Art Studio

Boulder. Ages 3.5-15. Day camps.

M-F. Half-day. 9 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 4 pm. Get your art on this summer!

Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Theme-based camps include hand-building and wheelthrowing ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media and more! Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration, movement and time outdoors. Come tinker around with us! Location: 693 S. Broadway, Suite B, 80305. Please visit www.tinkerartstudio. com to view all of our summer camp offerings and to register online, email us at tinker@tinkerartstudio.com or call (303) 503-1902 for more information.

Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camps

Longmont. Day Camp Ages 5-12.

M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Serving Boulder for 27 years. Your horse-crazy child will experience all the different fun activities with horses. Beginners or experienced riders. Western and English. Horsemanship Show Camp: June 4-8th, Horse-show June 9th!

Spend the week learning about horse shows and preparing you and your horse for show day! Show optional.

Horse Show: Saturday June 9th morning. Horsemanship Camp: July 9-13th, July 23-27, July 30-August 3.

Full days of working and riding horses, grooming, vet care, farrier, feeding, chores and more! Every year we offer different things in our camps so they are never the same year to year. So much to learn about horses! Cost: $500, deposit $200. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 444-4291 or www. triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings.

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Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten

Niwot. Ages 3-6. Day camp. 8:30 am to 3 pm. (Option of aftercare from 3-5 pm). M-F. At Wee Folk Forest Camps, we’ll be spending our mornings exploring under the trees of the cottonwood grove, and our afternoons relaxing inside the classroom, and outside in the inviting play yard. All weeks of camp include a fun and balanced approach to the day; blending activities with outdoor free play, collaborative group play, music and storytelling. Call Elizabeth at (720) 383-4406 or email info@ livingartsschool.com or visit us online at/livingartsschool.com/summer-camp for more information.

Wild Bear Nature Center

B ou l d e r / Ne d e rl and. Age s 3 - 1 6 .

M-F. 8 am to 4 pm. Nature Fun with Altitude! June 4-August 10. Flexible scheduling, Shuttle service available.

Bulk rates, discounts, and scholarships available, CCAP accepted. Wild Bear’s mission is to provide year-round educational programs to people of all ages fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment and promoting an e nv i ron m e nt a l ly aw are an d ecologically sound community. $65/day.

Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Appropriate outdoor clothing and program-specific gear. Call Melissa Freeman (303) 258-0495 or please email registrar@wildbear.org or check out www.wildbear.org for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY

Active Louisville Kids Infants-PreK-Louisville 1970 Centennial Dr. (303) 655-9669 Contact - Kristen Argow Heaton Ages: 6 weeks - 8 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm A world of creative and fun discoveries and adventures for children as young as 6 weeks! We provide imaginative programs and activities that promote social/emotional growth. We teach life skills and encourage the child’s learning through active play and exploration. Educated, caring, qualified teachers, nature/play-based/ learning centers.

W: www.activelouisvillekids.com E: ka@activeboulderkids.com

Alaya Preschool—Boulder 3340 19th Street (303) 449-5248 Contact - Steve Sachs Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round w/camp Days: M-F. Hours: 7:45 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 the BCK calendar or call to RSVP. W: www.alayapreschool.org E: alaya@alayapreschool.org

Autana Montessori Bilingual School–Lafayette 1305 Plaza Ct N. (720) 352-0476 Contact – Raquel or Patrícia Santamaria AMS, CDE Ages: 18 months to 6 years August-May/Summer Camps Program Days: M-F. 8:15 am to 5:30 pm.

Autana School, is a bilingual Montessori preschool and kindergarten.

We offer a warm and loving home atmosphere, Montessori learning areas with quality materials, bilingual program, nature-oriented activities, gardening, peace and universal values and a strong sense of community. The school will be open in a new beautiful location in Lafayette this Spring 2018.

W: www.autanaschool.com E: info@autanaschool.com

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Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Emily Armiak Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: 5 1/2-hour program. Extended Hours: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Children experience exploratory learning and participate in a wide variety of developmental activities, including art, music, science, and dramatic play. Emphasis is on nurturing curiosity and friendships in a warm, welcoming environment. The school boasts three shady acres with beautiful, natural play areas.

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

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Blossom-French-Bilingual Preschool—Boulder 4700 Sioux Drive (303) 819-4084 Contact - Marie-Pierre Nicoletti Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - 5 yrs Licensed August to May, summer program Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Half-days available.

Blossom is a Waldorf-inspired preschool. Blossom’s mission is to respect and support each child’s developmental needs and ensure that each student blossoms, and to nurture a confident and curious child through daily rhythms that connect to the seasons.

E: thelanguageoffood@gmail.com

Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette 1135 Cimarron Drive (702) 564-2210 Contact - Enrollment Line Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed Late August – May Program Days: M-F (full day).

Boulder County Head Start is a no-charge, comprehensive preschool program, with sites in Boulder and Lafayette. We provide a quality experience that supports school readiness skills for your child. We believe our job is to support families’ engagement in their child’s education and help them connect with the resources they need to succeed. Income guidelines for eligibility apply. Se habla Español.

Facebook: facebook.com/BoulderCountyHeadStart/ W: www.bouldercounty.org (search for Head Start)

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS 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 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.

Boulder’s only drop-in, temporary, short-term/emergency childcare center. Children are scheduled one day at a time and fees are based on a sliding scale, making them affordable to all. C-CAP accepted.

Center features experienced teachers, a nutritional expert, assistance for those in need. Some long-term contracts are available.

W: www.ywcaboulder.org/childrensalley E: childrensalley@ywcaboulder.org

Children’s House Preschool—Boulder 3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael Knuckey Ages: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed/ NAEYC September through May Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am-11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. 5 hours to 29.5 hours/ week.

Our dynamic preschool program brings children of all ages, abilities, and cultures together for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The four cornerstones of our 46-year-old program are Creativity, Nature and Science, Multiculturalism, and Service. Children learn lifelong skills and learn to care deeply about themselves, each other, and the Earth.

We are piloting Boulder County Health’s “Farm to ECE” program this year, and have constructed 5 large garden beds that are cared for by our children and families. Children plant, water, harvest, wash and prepare our fresh grown produce for their snacks. Big congratulations to our executive director Elaine McCarthy, for entering into her 25th school year with Children’s House. A true educator, Elaine remained in the classroom as lead teacher, and has taught children from over 40 different home languages. Join us today.

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

Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder Ages: 2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:45 am-5 pm. Preschool hours are 9 am to 1 pm each day (choose ANY two, three, four, or five days).

The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage 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 and S.T.E.A.M., your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teachers.

Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day Pre-K program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kindergarten. Summer programs available for ages 2-8 yrs.

Maximum enrollment of 15 children. Ratio 1:5.

W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com

Exploring Minds Academy—Erie 4051 E. County Line Rd. (303) 828-3452 Contact: Sandy, Director Ages: 6 wks -11 years Licensed Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-F. 6 am to 6 pm.

Quality early learning programs taught by loving and nurturing teachers. To ensure that your child is ready for school, all teachers are highly trained in early childhood education and work as partners with you to create a learning environment that is appropriate for each child. Specially designed classrooms filled with activities that encourage learning through discovery. Warm nutritious meals served. Flexible full- & part-time programs. Active military and educator discounts. Accept Colorado Child Care Assistance Program.

W: www.exploringmindsacademy.com

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

Learning is fun for students and teachers at Flagstaff Academy’s preschool. Spanish is taught in both pre-K classes. Teachers use multi-sensory teaching strategies and work on building each child’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

Forest Park Montessori School—Lafayette 2687 North Park Drive, Suite 102 (720) 260-0519 Contact - Adena M. Stedman, M.Ed. Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed August through May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:15 am-12 pm with an option for 3 or 5 afternoons 12 pm-3:30 pm. Afternoon special offerings include baking, natural history, gardening, and Spanish. FPMS is an authentic Montessori school and a full member of the American Montessori Society with fully credentialed lead teachers. The curriculum and environment nurtures creative thinking, peaceful social interactions, and individualized instruction that gives each child the opportunity to learn and develop at his or her own pace.

FPMS has an active parent community with parent development workshops, many volunteer opportunities, and a parent board of directors. Call today to schedule an individual tour of our beautiful school.

W: www.forestparkmontessori.org E: info@forestparkmontessori.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 Associate Member. Bilingual.

Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:15 am-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-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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McGregor’s Garden Preschool—South Boulder 3535 Eastman Avenue (Martin Acres), 303-499-9341 Contact - Barbara or Don McGregor Ages: 2 - 5 years. Licensed for 12 children.

Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5 pm. (8:30 am to 3:30 pm also available). $60 per day.

Very active, loving child care in our happy home near Martin Park.

Husband and wife team (both licensed elementary teachers). Full preschool program. Lots of field trips in the big blue van (we provide 12 car seats). Healthy, homemade meals including cooking lessons. Science, gardening, music, dance, games, puzzles, building, digging, hiking, sledding, and fishing. We climb trees and rocks and play in creeks. Plenty of creative free-play in our interesting home and in our shady backyard. We emphasize social skills and being a good friend. Lots of outside time everyday. No bad weather here. Fun for your child; peace of mind for you. Closed 3-4 weeks in July. Closed during BVSD Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Breaks, with no charge to parents when closed. Full immunizations required. Celebrating our 25th year.

E: barbara_don_mcgregor@msn.com

Miss Catherine’s Creative Learning Center—Boulder Miss Catherine’s Infant Center—Boulder 6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 340 (303) 530-1820 5280 Spine Road, Suite 104 Contact - Catherine Médal Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed, NAEYC accredited Year-round Toddlers/Preschool/Pre-K: M-F, 7 am to 6 pm.

Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to 5:30 pm.

Family-owned since 1995. The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, and music teacher. Educated and experienced teachers. Breakfast, lunch, and snack. Infant Center has a 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to students. Three developmental rooms— newborns, crawlers, and walkers. “Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Each child moves at his or her own pace to each developmentally appropriate group. Family-centered.

Owner/director on site. Call us for a personal tour.

W: www.misscatherines.com

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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 3:30 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

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, Elementary 9 month.

Hours: 8 am-3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am-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 compassionate, competent, and contributing members of society. Our mixed-age level provide children with the opportunity to see their learning progression and experience real leadership opportunities. Our beautiful 12-acre campus is a wonderful place to explore and provides endless possibilities for ​school c​ ommunity 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 1/2-5 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mt. View Preschool has been providing excellence in early learning for 50 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 ACSI 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 School’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

St. John the Baptist Catholic School—Longmont 350 Emery Street (303) 776-8760 Contact - Karen Gorman Ages: 3-5 year olds. Licensed/Colorado Shines Level 2 August - May Program Days and Hours: Pre-Kindergarten: MWF, 8 am-12 pm or 8 am-3 pm or M-F, 8 am-12 pm or 8 am-3 pm. Preschool: T/TH, 8 am-11 am or T/TH/F, 8 am-11 am.

All children enrolled at St. John the Baptist Catholic Preschool are treated with love and respect and provided with the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of activities. Our most fundamental objective is to provide your child with a safe, clean, and faith-filled environment. A young child is energetic, full of life, eager, and enthusiastic so they learn through “hands-on” experiences to explore the world around them. Preschool is a busy time for young children, and they are learning many new skills whether they are making or being a friend, ready to read or write, tie their shoes and/or wanting to do things by themselves. Our preschool will assist in each child’s developmental learning throughout the year. Families are an important part of this and, as a team, we can make sure your child has the confidence to succeed as they continue their school journey.

W: www.school.johnthebaptist.org E: kareng@johnthebaptist.org

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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

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

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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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Private

SCHOOL

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Patricia Jarvis Ages: K - 5th Grade Licensed 9-month & year-round Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm (7:15 am to 5:45 pm extended day).

Small group instruction, talented teachers, hands-on learning, and rich academics in language arts, mathematics, geography, science, music, art, and history. On-site pool and 3 shady acres with natural play areas and sports fields.

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

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. Situated on a picturesque, safe, and private 5.5-acre campus, Boulder Country Day School provides a balanced education distinguished by academic excellence and social development in a caring and supportive learning environment. Preparing all students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and responsible, globally aware citizens. Summer camp June to August.

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 wellbeing 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) (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 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next generation gifted education. Mackintosh 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 & sustainability, $18,735 to $19,340 with tuition assistance available. Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio.

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

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Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 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-3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am-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 compassionate, competent, and contributing members of society.

Our mixed-age level provide children with the opportunity to see their learning progression and experience real leadership opportunities. Our beautiful 12-acre campus is a wonderful place to explore and provides endless possibilities for s​ chool ​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 (2018 candidate) 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 ACSI 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

fantastic option! Offering summer quests, holiday quests, after-school programs, and birthday parties in Boulder and beyond since 1995.

303-786-9216 www.RenaissanceAdventures.com

Tinker Art Studio Birthday pARTies

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

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”x20” 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 P: (303) 442-7674

Ages: 3-15 693 S. Broadway, Suite B, 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 chosen from our elaborate pARTy menu, while parents sit back and enjoy watching the young artists at work. The birthday child and fellow party goers leave with big smiles, their handmade project, 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

Countywide Adventure Quest & Sword Games Birthdays

Ages: 6+ Throughout Front Range Exciting quests, team games, treasure hunts, and more!

Choose from a variety of options, customize the theme, and let Renaissance Adventures lead an unforgettable experience! We join your birthday party or other event in costume and equipped with safe foam swords and other props. Be a hero in a new Star Wars-themed adventure, journey as Frozen-themed princesses in a treasure quest, rally teams in Viking capture the flag, or pick some other

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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.

Contact:Marty Walsh 303-661-1467 www.cityoflafayette.com/ parties

Dog House Music Ages: 5 to adult 525 Courtney Way Rock & Roll Birthday Parties!

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: Gary Lennox 303-664-1600 Contact@doghousemusic.com www.rockandrollbirthday.com

WOW! Children’s Museum Ages: 1-11 110 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

Longmont Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties Ages: 4 -12 4255 Nelson Road $350 / $100 deposit. 2-hour party: for up to 10 children (additional fee for over 10).

Join the fun of horse games, playing with the mini horses, and painting the special B-day horse, along with a lead-line ride! Of course it’s washable paint! Kids and parents leave saying it’s the best party and setting they have ever been to! Fast-moving, fun, lasting memories. With years of

experience, TCR takes great pride in our parties, to make sure all the extra touches are there for your guests! Check out our slide show on the Web page.

Contact: Lynn McChesney 303-444-4291 lynntriplecreek@gmail.com www.triplecreek-ranch.com

Louisville Mountain Kids Gymnastic-Themed Parties Ages: 2-10 474 S. Taylor Ave. (in the Colorado Technology Center) Gymnastics-themed birthday parties include 1 hour of gymnastics time with our enthusiastic birthday party staff.

Activities include a gigantic obstacle course, trampoline,

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games, relays, parachute play, and 30 minutes of party time for cake, presents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, thank-you notes, and party favors, 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

Come delight your family with a day of

happiness!

Birthday Party at The Carousel Ages: all 20 Lakeview Drive Rent the entire carousel or our upstairs party room. Party givers are welcome to bring their own treats; many local restaurants are able to provide food and drink. Fees: Party Room $40 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets).

Entire carousel (available when we are not open) $125 per hour, which includes unlimited rides during your event. Call for more details.

Days and Hours: we are always open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; please call for additional days and hours.

Contact: Carousel Director 303-258-3457

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303-258-3457 20 Lakeview Dr.

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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

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TINKER ART STUDIO South Boulder

Ages: 18 months to 17 years old 693 S. Broadway, Suite B, 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

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

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SUNFLOWER ART STUDIO Boulder

Ages: 4-15 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200 Our teachers love children’s art more than anything else.

Unique teaching-method engages children to discover and learn while creating beautiful works. We focus on teaching children to start their artwork with a simple idea and make it into a colorful, detailed and beautifully finished art piece. With a little encouragement, patience, and love children will become talented artists. Small group classes, all 2-D mediums including drawing, acrylic and watercolor painting, collage and basics of composition. Afterschool classes, homeschool groups and workshops.

Hours: Daily. Please see our schedule and online gallery for more information.

C: Lika Gitis sunflowerkidsartstudio@gmail.com www.artsunflower.com P: 720-939-7545

KINESIS DANCE Boulder

Ages: 3-18 5603 Arapahoe Ave, Unit 6.

We are a youth-focused dance company offering high quality competitive and recreational level dance. Classes offered include preschool dance, creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary and multi-cultural dance.

Hours: M-Sat. 9 am to 8 pm.

C: Cindy or Kirsten kinesisdance@outlook.com www.KinesisDance.com P: 720-515-6268

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LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY Longmont

Ages: 3-Adult 1422 Nelson Road Longmont’s only pre-professional ballet school. Benefit from the very finest in classical dance training. Experience the joy of movement through ballet, pointe, men’s classes, jazz, modern, hip hop, and ballet in the air. Grow with us as an artist in the studio and on stage!

Hours: Call for days and hours.

C: Marcy Cox office@longmontdancetheatre.com www.ldtacademy.com P: 303-772-1335

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

After-School Programs Empowerment

SUCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDS Boulder

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

Students will learn and practice 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 $165, week of class $185.

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

C: Sherry Lewis, MS, LPC successstrategies4kids@gmail.com www.ss4k.com Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor LinkedIn.com/in/SherryLewisCounselor Twitter.com/sLewisCounselor P: 303-915-4421

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

Central Boulder

Music

Cheerleading

BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder

Ages: Walking and up 474 S. Taylor Avenue At Mountain Kids there are

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: downtown, north & The Birth Center. 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® BABIES/MIXED AGES/ BIG KIDS PROGRAMS

Gymnastics

MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

MUSIC TOGETHER® of 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: Infants to age 7.

Award-winning music and movement programs celebrating over 15 years in Boulder!

Introductory Babies Class for newborns through 9 months and caregivers. Mixed-age classes for infants through age 4 with their caregivers integrating singing/movement/instrument play in a playful yet structured environment. Big Kids Class (Ages 5-7), optional dropoff program integrating drumming, conducting, solfege (ear training), creative expression, and more. 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

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

ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder

Ages: All 3970 Broadway St., Unit 201E 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 composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world.

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

C: Max Wolpert MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org www.rockyridge.org P: 303-449-1106

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

After-School Programs Music Cont’d

Piano Swimming OCEAN FIRST SWIM Boulder

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

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Boulder

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

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.

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SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics

Ages: 6 months and up 3015 Bluff Street At the Ocean First Swim School we provide a fun, supportive and comfortable environment to learn new swimming skills. Our private facility, small class sizes, and 89° heated indoor pool allow swimmers to focus on learning new skills and not worry about their comfort in the water.

Hours: M-F swim@oceanfirst.blue www.oceanfirst.blue P: 303-444-7234

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

Sports

BOULDER HOCKEY CLUB Superior

Ages: 4-18 1 Superior Drive Boulder Hockey Club provides competitive and recreational ice hockey options for kids aged 4-18. In partnership with the Sport Stable and YMCA of Boulder Valley, we also provide Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey options for those kids who are interested in learning to play ice hockey.

Program Days: M-Sun, Hours vary.

C: Martina Kleinova www.boulderbison.com P: 303-494-4777

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

After-School Programs Tutoring

Theater

What, I studied!

BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield

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@gmail.com www.backstorytheatre.org P: 720-263-0836

ART

THEATER

MUSIC Swimming

ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS Boulder

Ages: 5-16 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135 (near Arapahoe & 55th) Boulder’s premier youth theatre offers Boulder’s best theatrical training in musical theatre, acting, voice, dance, improvisation, & more.

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

C: Barry Freniere info@theaterforkids.net www.theaterforkids.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.com P: 303-245-8150

KIDSPIRATION TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT Boulder County

DREAMCATCHER’S LEGACY OF LEARNING Boulder

Ages: 5 to Adult 5277 Manhattan Circle #103 We provide one-to-one supplemental educational services in reading, spelling, math, writing, critical thinking, and study skills. We promise at least one grade level increase in 30 hours of instruction, or we will teach your child for free. Research-proven curriculum guarantees rapid progress. Also offering ACT/ SAT/GED prep, advanced math and writing, foreign languages, and homework help. Flexible payment plans.

Refund policy. Check out our new Executive Function and Early Education classes!

Hours: M - Sat: 8 am-8 pm C: Staff admin@thelegacyoflearning.org www.thelegacyoflearning.org P: 303-444-8422

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Is your child struggling with C: Holly ShawSee why thousands have succeeded--your child can too! reading, diagnosed with dyskidspirationeducation@gmail.com lexia, behind in math, kidspirationeducation.weebly.com PATHWAYS PATHWAYS difficulty putP: (720) 476-0444 LEARNING experiencing ting thoughts into words?

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An average student will achieve a 2-grade-level increase in just a few weeks of intensive instruction.

Hours: M-F: 9 am-6 pm C: Deborah Kratovil learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net www.learningpathwayscolorado.com P: 303-499-1941

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

Spring Calendar of Events ART/MUSEUMS

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.

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.

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.

Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is

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CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS

February 2—Boulder Come as you are to celebrate being yourself, living life, and cultivating community. It’s a great way to let go of any stress or demands from your week, reset, and begin your weekend.

1st Friday of Every Month— Chakra Balancing Singing Bowls.

Tune up with good vibrations!

Experience the ancient healing vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls as the therapeutic energy moves through your physical and etheric bodies. The singing bowls will help you to let go of stress and tension so that your whole system can return to harmony and your energy can flow freely.

During this 40-minute sound meditation, you will be invited to sit in a chair or lay on the floor.

You will also receive a personal healing, where a singing bowl will be played near your body in order maximize the healing effects.

Close your eyes and drift away to the magic of the chakra balancing singing bowls! FREE. Check out boulderpsychicinstitute.org/freeofferings#healingandmeditativeser vices for more information.

Starting February 10—Boulder It’s officially fly tying season!

Learn different skills and patterns every week. Join us on Saturday mornings to see some of the best tyers around spin up their signature patterns. Each week will offer up instruction, patterns and techniques for tyers of all levels. We guarantee that you’ll learn something new at each and every one! We will see you there with fresh coffee and hot patterns for Colorado and beyond.

With over 800 square feet devoted to tying tools and materials, FRA has the largest and most comprehensive tying inventory in the region. Located at Front Range Anglers at 2344 Pearl St. Check out frontrangeanglers.com for more information.

February 13—Boulder 504’S AND IDEA: What are your child’s civil rights? For adults, from 12:15 to 1:45 pm, located at 6007 Oreg Ave. This presentation will provide an overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the laws enacted to protect students with disabilities from discrimination by educational institutions. An overview of the U.S. Department of Education,

Office for Civil Rights complaint process will also be provided.

Contact Jill Michaud at (303) 4941468 or jill@hillsidelearning.org or check out hillsidelearning.org/ hilltopics for more information.

February 24—Boulder Chemistry of Cooking! with Professor David Nebitt, for ages 8-15, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Cristol Chemisty Room 140 University of Colorado. A very fun show that spotlights the science we do every! This show is for kids of all ages who love to cook, bake, eat ...and do science in the kitchen! Please come & tell your friends about CU Wizards... delightful monthly FREE STEM shows. Contact Candice Bartholomew Brown at (303) 4925011 or djnadmin@jila.colorado. edu or check out colorado.edu/ cuwizards 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 Tues, 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-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or check out longmontlll. org for more information.

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 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.

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

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

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 Children’s Sewing Workshops for ages 7 & up, located at 2017 17th Street. After school sewing, holiday gift-making, school-dayoff camps, sewing classes, and Mom & Me sewing classes. Our sewing classes are an excellent opportunity for students to improve their sewing machine skills in a fun and positive environment. Class sizes are small so that each student will be given abundant attention. Contact Linda Spillmann at (303) 997-8245 or check out www.fabricateboulder. com for more information.

Ongoing–Denver Create Playdate, for ages 3-5 recommended, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 100 W 14th Ave nue Pkwy. Drop in on the second Wednesday of the month—with extended summer hours in June, July and August—for hands-on art-making with your little ones!

This playful program designed specifically for preschool-aged children offers a fun art project and storytime to build growing minds and inspire lifelong creativity.

Youth general admission is free every day thanks to Free for Kids. Contact Shannon Robb at (720) 913-0053 or check out denverartmuseum.org/programs/ create-playdate for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Tinker Art Studio classes for ages 18 months to 13 years old, located at 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue and, Unit B, in NoBo, (moving in January to a new location). 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 wwwparticularsart.com for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidized child care for children ages 0-12, with drop-in open hours for application assistance and question opportunity on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm, at 3460 N. Broadway in Boulder and 1921 Corporate Center Circle, Suite 3F in Longmont. Questions? (303) 678-6014, please email ccap@ bouldercounty.org or call the bilingual outreach coordinator at (303) 928-0821. Must be county resident, income and activity requirements apply. Download an application and checklist online at www.bouldercountychildcare.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. Learn about the Music Together Program and how you and your child can develop musically. 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.

JUST FOR FUN

February 3—Boulder Cirque Goes to the Movies for all ages, at 2 and 7:30 pm, located at Macky Auditorium (17th St. and University Ave.) Join us for a spectacular family experience featuring music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Mission Impossible, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Titanic, plus the dazzling magic of the circus with aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, and more! We’ll also present the amazing aerial violinist Janice Martin, a special member of the Cirque troupe.

Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 449-1343 or check out www. boulderphil.org/concerts/2017-18season-overview/cirque-goes-tothe-movies for more information.

February 3—Broomfield 37th Annual Chocolate Lovers Fling from 5:30 to 11:30 pm, at the Interlocken Omni Hotel.

B o u l d e r C o u n t y ’s l o n g e s t running fund raiser benefiting the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence. Check out www. safehousealliance.org or call (303) 444.2424 or email info@ safehousealliance.org for more information.

February 4—Lafayette Elite Dance Academy Performance, at 10:30 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Avenue. Come

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join us for dancing and fun with the Elite Dance Academy community performance dancers. Their interactive dance performance includes jungle, fairy, and under the sea themes as well as a mini dance party for the audience!

Included with Museum admission.

Contact Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

February 9-11—Broomfield Le Petit Prince / The Little Prince for all ages, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, located at 3 Community Park Rd. Danse Etoile presents a magical ballet based on Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s enchanting story. Music includes scores by Les Choristes and Colorado composer Bruce Klepper. Sophisticated c h o r e o g r a p h y, i m a g i n a t i v e costumes, and evocative projection art bring the poetic world Le Petit Prince to life for all ages. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3084104 Contact Danse Etoile Ballet at (720) 938-3030 or mariejose@danseetoile.org or check out www.danseetoile.org/ for more information.

February 9-11—Denver Wonderbound Presents: Aphrodite’s Switchboard With Chimney Choir, for all ages, at 7:30 pm on Friday/ Saturday, and 2 pm on Sunday, located at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School 1001 W. 84th Avenue.

Aphrodite is a switchboard operator who discovers that she has the power to control the love lives of mortals with a phone connection.

But beware crossed wires and best-laid plans, as meddling may have unintended consequences.

Contact Amber Blais at (303) 2924700 or check out wonderbound. com/shows-events/aphroditesswitchboard/ for more information.

February 10—Nederland Junior Ranger Winter Olympics, for ages 5-12 but all family is welcome, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at Mud Lake Open Space, 2034 CR 126. Join us for lots of snow-filled competition, excitement and fun! Contact Erin Hartnett at (303) 678-6211 or ehartnett@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercounty. org/open-space/activities/calendar for more information and required registration.

February 17, 19, 24—Lafayette Wizard of Oz for all ages, at 11 am, lunch at noon, located at Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 1376 Miners Drive. On Saturdays with special Presidents’ Day performance. A new and creative version of the classic Wizard of Oz performed in luncheon theatre for the family by the talented professional kids, The Lunch Bunch. Enjoy the adventures of Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow

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and Lion as they track down the Wizard, get rid of the Wicked Witch, and learn the value of home, find their courage, love and intelligence. Celebrate a birthday or date with grandparents. Contact Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or pbpcontacts@gmail.com or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information.

February 23-25—Boulder Youth Pavilion at BIFF, for ages 8-18, all day, located at Boulder Public Library at 1001 Arapahoe.

The 14th annual Boulder International Film Festival, one of the 25 coolest film festivals in the World features a youth pavilion at the Boulder Public Library with free programming for children.

Check the BIFF website for event times. We also feature a teen short film competition. Information is available at biff1.com in February.

Contact Dana Gerson at (303) 4492289 or check out www.biff1.com for more information.

February 25–Boulder Men’s Basketball vs. UCLA, for all ages, at 2 pm, at 2150 Stadium Drive. Post-game free-throws on the court for kids 12 & under!

Come out to support the Buffs as they take on UCLA! Purchase tickets at CUBuffs.com/tickets.

Contact Emily Jurenka at emily. jurenka@colorado.edu or check out cubuffs.com tickets or call (303) 49-BUFFS (2-8337) for more information.

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March 1-22—Boulder Pre-licensing for New Family Child Care Providers, for adults, from 5:30 to 9 pm, located at 2160 Spruce Street. Seven T/Th evenings, meets state of Colorado requirements for those individuals who wish to become licensed family child care providers.

Contact Annette Crawford at (303) 441-3544 or acrawford@ bouldercounty.org or check out w w w. e c c b o u l d e r c o u n t y. o r g / resources-for-child-care-providers/ family-child-care-prelicensing/ for more information.

March 1 to April 5—Boulder Secrets of Friendship Workshop for grades 6-9, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th Street, Suite 306. 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: 6 most important friendship skills, What makes kids avoid other kids and How to NOT lose your friends. These workshops

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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.

March 2—Boulder Come as you are to celebrate being yourself, living life, and cultivating community. It’s a great way to let go of any stress or demands from your week, reset, and begin your weekend. 1st Friday of Every Month—Chakra Balancing Singing Bowls. Tune up with good vibrations! Experience the ancient healing vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls as the therapeutic energy moves through your physical and etheric bodies.

The singing bowls will help you to let go of stress and tension so that your whole system can return to harmony and your energy can flow freely. During this 40-minute sound meditation, you will be invited to sit in a chair or lay on the floor.

You will also receive a personal healing, where a singing bowl will be played near your body in order maximize the healing effects.

Close your eyes and drift away to the magic of the chakra balancing singing bowls! FREE. Check out boulderpsychicinstitute.org/freeofferings#healingandmeditativeservices for more information.

March 13—Boulder How to support your child with dyslexia, for adults, from 12:15 to 1:45 pm, located at 6007 Oreg Ave. Having a child with dyslexia presents a myriad of challenges from parents. This ranges from battles with homework, issues with self-esteem, and struggles with our own fears about our child’s future. This presentation takes an inside-out look at why children with dyslexia often behave the way they do from a neuroscience lens.

Contact Jill Michaud at (303) 4941468 or jill@hillsidelearning.org or check out /hillsidelearning.org/ hilltopics for more information.

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March 3—Longmont Ballet Petit-The Sleeping Beauty, for all ages, at 2 pm, located at Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Road. Longmont’s premier preprofessional ballet company is proud to present a mini performance of The Sleeping Beauty! Suitable for all ages, this fund-raiser is the perfect opportunity for younger audience members to experience one of ballet’s most well-known stories in a shorter format. Ticket price includes a photo opportunity after the performance with characters from The Sleeping Beauty. Contact Heidi Lawrence at (303) 772-1335 or office@centennialstateballet.org

or check out centennialstateballet. org for more information.

March 3—Estes Park Grand Opening of the Estes Valley Community Center. Ribbon cutting at 11 am, open house from 12 to 5 pm. Tours, refreshments, entertainment, giveaways, fitness demonstrations. Bring the whole family! 660 Community Drive.

Call (970) 586-8191 or check out evrpd.com for more information.

March 3–Longmont Visit the Agricultural Heritage Center, for any age, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Enjoy the rural setting, and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm features two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@ bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.

March 3, 10, 17—Lafayette Wizard of Oz for all ages, at 11 am, lunch at noon, located at Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 1376 Miners Drive. On Saturdays with special Presidents Day performance. A new and creative version of the classic Wizard of Oz performed in luncheon theatre for the family by the talented professional kids, The Lunch Bunch. Enjoy the adventures of Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion as they track down the Wizard, get rid of the Wicked Witch, and learn the value of home, find their courage, love and intelligence. Celebrate a birthday or date with grandparents. Contact Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or pbpcontacts@gmail.com or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information.

March 4—Boulder Reach for the Stars Community Concert, at 2 pm, at Macky Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

HB Woodsongs join Michael Butterman and the Boulder Phil for this free family-friendly concert.

Featuring a space exploration theme in honor of NASA’s–and the Boulder Phil’s–60th Anniversary, the program explores concepts of history, courage, and innovation while featuring some of the most engaging orchestral music ever written. The concert will also feature an instrument petting zoo, provided by HB Woodsongs.

March 10—Longmont Spring Carnival for all ages, from 11 am to 4 pm, located at Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building at 9595 Nelson Rd. Families & kids of all ages are welcome! The 2018 4-H Spring Carnival. An indoor event with wholesome foods & affordable,

educational fun! Archery, petting zoo, cake walk, carnival games, bouncing gym, big wheel races, mini-golf, & more! Learn about Boulder County 4-H projects open to all ages including bee-keeping, livestock, dog, & STEAM projects.

Youth Scholarship silent auction fund-raiser! Contact Candice Bartholomew Brown at (303) 678-6238 or steam.4h.boulder@ gmail.com or check out www. facebook.com/Boulder4H/ for more information.

March 17—Boulder “Much Ado About Absolute Zero!, for ages 8-15, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Duane Physics G1B30 University of Colorado.

Come join Paul Beale, long time CU Wizards, CU Professor of Physics and award winning teacher, to learn about heat and temperature, from billions of degrees during the big bang all the way down to absolute zero! We will explore heat, temperature, and entropy using hot, cold, and COOL physics demonstrations like infrared cameras, liquid nitrogen, and superconductors. Contact Candice Bartholomew Brown at (303) 4925011 or djnadmin@jila.colorado. edu or check out colorado.edu/ cuwizards for more information.

March 18—Lafayette M c Te g g a r t I r i s h D a n c e Perfomance, at 11 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a special performance by the McTeggart Irish Dancers!

Performance is included with Museum admission. Contact Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out wowchildrensmuseum. org for more information.

March 30-April 7—Boulder The 5th Annual Boulder Arts Week will take place on March 30 to April 7, 2018, at venues throughout the city. Celebrating Boulder artists, the week is Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community’s vibrant arts and cultural offerings, promoting and celebrating our city’s thriving creativity. Join us to celebrate the city’s excellent artists and arts and culture offerings such as art walks, First Fridays, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theater, public art, artist demonstrations, lectures, readings, and workshops. Check out www. boulderartsweek.org for more information.

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April 1-October 31—Longmont Visit the Agricultural Heritage Center, for any age, F/Sat/Sun from 10 am-to 5 pm, located at

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the Agricultural Heritage Center at 8348 Ute Hwy 66. Enjoy the rural setting and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm features two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace. org for more information.

April 8—Broomfield 9th Annual Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health 5k and Expo for all ages, at 8 am, located at 1st Bank Center 11450 Broomfield Lane. Healthy Learning Paths invites you to spread the power of health where science, engineering & health collide. We will be having races for all ages and a FREE expo where there will be over 80 exhibitors for the whole family to enjoy. Contact Katie Martin at (303) 956-2634 or check out frankshorterrace4kids.com for more information.

April 19 to May 17—Boulder Secrets of Friendship Workshop for grades 3-5, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th Street, Suite 306. 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: 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.

April 21-22—Niwot The Sleeping Beauty, for all ages, from April 21st at 2 pm and April 22nd at 1 pm, located at Niwot HS Auditorium at 8989 Niwot Road.

The well-known fairy tale comes to life on stage in this beautiful ballet!

A baby princess is condemned at her christening by an evil fairy to prick her finger and die on her 16th birthday. She is saved by the gift of the good Lilac Fairy, who declares the princess will only sleep until awakened by the kiss of a prince.

Musical accompaniment with the Centennial State Ballet Chamber Orchestra. Contact Heidi Lawrence at (303) 523-3337 or office@ centennialstateballet.org or check out centennialstateballet.org for more information.

April 29—Lafayette Dia del Niño, from 10 am to 6 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Av e . C e l e b r a t e ( C h i l d r e n ’s Day) with a full day of crafts, activities, and special events! All event activities are included with Museum admission. Contact Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out wowchildrensmuseum. org for more information.

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April 6—Boulder Come as you are to celebrate being yourself, living life, and cultivating community. It’s a great way to let go of any stress or demands from your week, reset, and begin your weekend. 1st Friday of Every Month—Chakra Balancing Singing Bowls. Tune up with good vibrations! Experience the ancient healing vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls as the therapeutic energy moves through your physical and etheric bodies.

The singing bowls will help you to let go of stress and tension so that your whole system can return to harmony and your energy can flow freely. During this 40-minute sound meditation, you will be invited to sit in a chair or lay on the floor.

You will also receive a personal healing, where a singing bowl will be played near your body in order maximize the healing effects.

Close your eyes and drift away to the magic of the chakra balancing singing bowls! FREE. Check out boulderpsychicinstitute.org/free-off erings#healingandmeditativeservic es for more information.

April 10—Boulder Nutrition and Learning, for adults, from 12:15 to 1:45 pm, located at 6007 Oreg Ave. What can we do from a nutritional standpoint to make sure that our children are ready to learn when they arrive at school and throughout the day?

Karrie Bach, registered dietitian, will discuss what the latest neuroscience says about how our brain functions depending upon the food we eat as well as kid-friendly ideas for meals and snacks. Contact Jill Michaud at (303) 494-1468 or jill@hillsidelearning.org or check out hillsidelearning.org/hilltopics for more information.

April 21—Boulder Boulder County Kids Sale, for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 7100 South Boulder Road.

Twice annual consignment sale of gently used and lovingly preowned children’s gear and clothing hosted by Boulder County Parents of Twins and More. Strollers, highchairs, cribs, newborn through size 14 clothing for boys and girls, bikes, breastfeeding equipment, linens, books, safety equipment, feeding supplies, potty training supplies, toys, books, and so much more! Contact Leslee Miller at pr@bouldertwins.org or check out bouldertwins.org for more information.

Physical Chemistry Mathias Weber asks...”Why do some things float, while others sink? Are there rocks and metals that float?” Explore the physics and chemistry of icebergs, bubbles, and buoyancy in Prof.

Weber’s CU Wizard Show with many demos and experiments.

Heureka! Please come & tell your friends about CU Wizards. Contact Candice Bartholomew Brown at (303) 492-5011 or djnadmin@ jila.colorado.edu or check out colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

SUBMITTING EVENTS

Boulder County Kids Mail

If you have a dated calendar event in May, June or July please do let us know by April 10th! Onelisting-per-month limit on a spaceavailable 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. Please, no camps for the summer issue calendar. We have a camp directory section.

April 28—Boulder “Sink or Swim!” for all ages, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at University of Colorado Cristol Chemistry Room 140. Professor of

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Fun & Engaging SUMMER CAMPS:

Goats & Gardens * Mtn. Biking * Dance Boating * Disc Golf * Drama * Gymnastics Golf * Kidz Kamp * Education/Engineering Tennis * Science * Ultimate Water Sports * Climbing & More!

Make your child’s summer fun and enriching!

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+ Birthday Parties: Let us host your next swimming, gymnastics, or indoor climbing or park birthday party. + School Day Off Camps: (Ages 5-11) Want to turn a challenging school day off into a fun-filled, energetic day of exciting and diverse activities for your child? Let them enjoy games, sports, swimming, indoor climbing, arts and crafts, and more! + Meeting Needs: We offer a wide range of specialized and

inclusive social and recreational programs for people with disabilities and provide low- and no-cost after-school and vacation day programming for low-income families.

For our latest camp offerings and events, visit: BPRcamps.org or call 303-413-7260

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