Boulder County Kids Summer 2012

Boulder COunty KIDS

SUMMER ISSUE “Birds” Cover by Sia Cariov, Age 6 Eisenhower Elementary—Boulder

Volume XVIII No. 2

CAMP ISSUE!

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Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, Estes Park, & Surrounding Areas Summer 2012

Contents

Volume 18 No. 2

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

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

Cover Story-Sia Cariov................................................ 5

Road Trip Survival Kit......................................................... 6

Kids’ Planet............................................................... 8 Further Develop Your Child’s Brain...................... 10

Izzy’s Garden.......................................................... 14 Health Savings Accounts.................................................... 16

Giving Our Children the Dignity to Be Themselves.......... 17

News about Town............................................... 18

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY............................. 19

How Sweet it Is..................................................................... 20

What Do I Do Now, Romona?.......................... 22

Top 10 Free Things to Do in Boulder....... 24

Boulder Art Talk—Festival List............26-27

....................................... 28 BACK TO NATURE......................................... 29 Summer Vacation................................................... 30 Avery’s Avid-Reader Corner............................. 31 Diy Greenhouse

CAMP DIRECTORY.......................................................... 32–43

Child Care/Preschool DIRECTORY........ 44–48 Private school DIRECTORY............................. 49–50

Health care Directory.......................................... 51 Health Tip....................................................................................... 51

Birthday Party Directory.................................................. 52–53

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS................................. 54–57

Summer Calendar of Events..................................... 58–61 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Totally Cool Cover Art - Sia Cariov Best in the World Printers - Longmont Daily Times-Call Distribution Gurus - CircServ Official Mascot - Luna To Perfection Editing & Proofing (really the gal is so good!) - Linda Carlson Fabulous Summer Intern - Marisa Mostek The Most Awesome Web Designer - Bolderwomen: www.bolderwomen.com

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Photo courtesy of Raye Harris Photography Studio in Erie.

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Cover art by Sia Cariov

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Another 64-pages issue!

Our annual CAMP DIRECTORY is up to 12 pages, and we hope you can find the perfect programs to make your summer special. Be sure to drink plenty of water, be careful of the sun and don’t get sunburned.

We love to hear from you all, so please do be in touch and be well!

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ia Cariov is 6 years old and goes to Eisenhower Elementary School. She has one brother, Teodor, who was our cover artist two years ago. Sia loves recess at school and she plays the flute. Her favorite foods are steak and apples and she loves to have afternoon tea at the St. Julien Hotel in Boulder. Her favorite movie is Tangled and favorite TV show is Good Luck, Charlie! She likes to listen to Norah Jones and Queen. She studies art at Sunflower Art Studio in Boulder. Sia is quite active and plays tennis, runs, bikes, swims, and soccer, where she really likes to score goals. She has a dog named Pixie that is a mutt they adopted. Her favorite thing about summer is to run around in the grass.

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BOULDER County Kids

...ROAD TRIP Survival Kit

by Lynne Milot

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re you ready to pack a bag, grab the children and set out on a journey? If you are planning to visit family or friends, take a road trip to see the sights, splash in the ocean, play in the mountains, explore a national park, take in a zoo, aquarium, museum or national park, fly across the country or around the world, consider making the travel as much fun as the destination. Make it a part of the adventure.

An adventure is defined as an unusual or exciting experience or an exploration of unknown territory. It may hold an element of risk or challenges intentionally used to gain knowledge, such as those undertaken by explorers and pioneers. So gearup as you and your family become explorers this spring or summer and make your trip an adventure from packing until you return. And remember, as a famous bear named Winnie the Pooh once said “A grand adventure is about to begin.”

Include your children in the planning. They can help choose sights to see, activities to try or even mark a map with the route you will take. Use a Melissa and Doug Write-a-Mat of the United States to create the feeling of discovery. You can track your course on this Write-a-Mat before you go and color in the states you visit along the way.

Filling individual backpacks for the adventure is a great pre-trip activity for your young explorers. Include small tasty treats and plenty of fun. The per-

fect child-sized Pack n’ Sack Backpacks by Wildkin have an insulated front pocket, room for a drink and every thing your child will need for a car trip or short adventure. For a longer journey you might consider a pull along Trunki from Melissa and Doug. This lightweight, sturdy carry-on is designed to hold plenty of gear and act as a whimsical scooter ride-on for your child.

When choosing the toys and materials to pack, take into consideration the child’s age and interests as well as the “travel sense” of the items you will include. Ask yourself questions like these; Can you keep track of the parts? Can you listen to the noise? What will happen if it is lost? Does the toy have a variety of uses? Is it interesting? Is there room?

backup at home) and some small toys that are familiar to the child. Or if you are looking for something new, add a soft book like “Farm Tails”

by Jellycat, with its magical drawings and delightful crinkle noises or Tolo–First Friends, animals that make good traveling companions for small hands. Travel Totes

by Lauri, include puzzles, lacing and stacking projects for both toddlers and preschool-aged children.

For all ages, remember to pack a few surprise items that can be pulled out for those challenging moments when you need a diversion. A few Folkmanis or Merry Meyer Finger Puppets, or Toysmith Instant Sea Life Capsule and a cup of water or a silly windup toy can change a dreadful mood to playful curiosity in a flash.

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For small children bring their favorite stuffie (have a

For older adventurers there are many options available.

Usborne Wipe-off Activity Cards, which come in many styles, the problem solving puzzle Rushhour by Think

Fun, or French Knitting by Alex can keep individual backseat riders entertained.

The award-winning game Qwirkle by MindWare and other travel games including the timeless classic with a twist Backseat Bingo by Pla-Smart or Brain Box USA

by University Games, are designed to engage the entire car full travelers in fun and learning.

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Story Cubes by Gamewright can spark the imagination and invite stories to flow, while Chat Pack Cards from QuestMarc can stimulate conversations through amazing questions and ideas.

Remember to make the traveling an exciting part of the experience. Gather up awesome eeboo activity books, I-Spy Wonder Tubes

by Briarpatch, markers and color crayons, then fill up a backpack with creative, engaging toys and get ready for your journey, because “A grand adventure is about to begin.”

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he Northern Black Swift (Cypseloides niger borealis) is a mysterious bird that nests during the summer in western Colorado, usually in moist caves and in canyons near waterfalls. My fellow graduate student friend, Owen A. “Al” Knorr, back in the late 1940s and early 1950s, studied these amazing birds for the Denver Museum of Natural History as part of his doctorate degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Up until then, little was known about Black Swifts. Al uncovered many secrets and interesting facts about these fast-flying birds.

Similar to swallows, swifts feed on flying insects, so they are constantly “on the wing” catching their prey in mid-air. Because of this diet, they must always be where there are flying insects, •

Black Swift (Cypseliodes niger borealis) so they have to migrate to where there is “perpetual summer,” somewhere way south of Colorado, but where? For many years, nobody knew where Black Swifts went during our winter.

In 1998, the late Rich Levad, then head of the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO), became excited about studying Black Swifts. He also got other bird researchers interested in studying them. For four years before he died, Levad spent his time writing a book titled: The Coolest Bird: A Natural History of the Black Swift and Those Who Have Pursued It. Birds that breed in the U.S

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and Canada and spend their winter months in Central or South America are called “neotropical migrant bird species.” Neotropical is a cool word for you to learn!

But nobody knew exactly where the Black Swifts went when they left Colorado in late September or early October and returned here again in late May or early June. This was a mystery yet to be solved.

A team of three scientists, who were inspired by Levad, set out to find where the Black Swifts migrated.

They were Jason Beason, who replaced Levad at RMBO, Carolyn Gunn from the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and Kim Potter with the U.S. Forest Service.

This team was able to buy very small “geolocators” and invented tiny “backpacks” that they strapped on the backs of four Black Swifts that they were able to capture in nets during the summer of 2009. They used narrow strips of Teflon to hold the “backpacks” securely on the backs of the birds, then they released them.

A year later, in 2010, when the swifts returned to nest,

the trick was to try to recapture the same four birds.

Black Swifts usually build their nests in the same locations each year, so the team was able to catch three of the original four birds! They then downloaded the information from the geolocators. It took them many months to analyze the data and figure out where the birds had been.

They had recorded the length of day from sunrise to sunset.

From this they were able to learn the exact location (latitude and longitude) of the birds from day to day. The swifts had flown to western Brazil for the winter! They had gone about 4,300 miles, or 244 miles a day on their way to Brazil and 211 miles a day on their way back to Colorado. Instead of going to mountains that were similar to Colorado’s, they had instead wintered in the lowland rain forests of Brazil.

Isn’t it exciting to learn of this special research about the Black Swifts? You can grow up to be a scientist, too, and do similar interesting research. I hope you do!

Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute), in Boulder. For more information about their summer camps for children, please check www.thornenature.org or e-mail info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647.

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Porsche’s Educational Tips

Suggestions today to increase your child’s success tomorrow!

Using the Summer Months to Further Develop Your Child’s Brain

by Porsche Young

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any of us have heard the notion that our brains were practically fullsize at birth. Although our legs and arms and the rest of our body grow in size, we have been told that our brains do not. We generally observe that our brain may be somewhat better or worse than the brains of others, and assume that the brain we have at birth is the one we will have throughout our lives.

NOT TRUE

Recent research dealing with the brain states that our

notion of a static brain is not true. Instead, our brains are described as dynamic organs that feed on stimulation and experience.

Researchers state that it is possible to develop greater intelligence by actually arousing segments of the brain to grow and to become vitalized. This exciting discovery means that our children can develop their brains beyond their present capability. Of course, the research also warns that our children’s brains can lose intelligence if they are under stimulated and under used.

Unfortunately, many children experience a less-thanenriching environment.

Sometimes, they are allowed

to spend several hours a day watching television or annihilating the enemy on computer games. Depending on what is on the screen, such activities may be leaving our children’s brains less stimulated and less productive than if they were involved in a more creative endeavor. According to the researchers, rock or rap music can also potentially stunt brain development.

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL DOES NOT REQUIRE MONEY It is possible for students to do well regardless of family income, native language or parents’ educational level.

The indications are that the best way to increase our child’s intelligence is by providing as much emotional, educational and vocational enrichment as possible.

The freedom of the summer months often grants us the flexibility to enjoy enriching activities. We can enjoy the outdoors and interact with our children as they learn.

Perhaps, they might choose to plant flowers or vegetables in a community garden or in their own collection of pots. Or, they could choose to count the different types of birds and squirrels on a walk around the block. Or, create stories about the tales a particular tree would relate, if it could only talk.

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In other words, it doesn’t actually matter what activities we choose, as long as our children are participating in the enrichment of creating and learning. When they lead thriving lives, children’s brains become stimulated and productive. Also, since our children often reflect those around them, we can analyze the model we are setting for them. Do they see us reading, exercising and creating? Or, do they see us living a sedentary lifestyle?

The impact of a stimulating or a boring environment is widespread throughout the regions of the brain that are involved with the processes of learning and remembering. Apparently, those areas of the brain become thicker and more complex when our children are allowed the time and freedom to explore, to problem solve and to learn.

Sadly, the cortexes become thinner when our children live in a confining, monotonous and dull environment.

According to researchers, persons whose brains have thicker cortexes in the regions involved with learning and remembering are consistently evaluated as more intelligent than those with thinner cortexes.

Thus, as our children USE their brains, they develop more complex brains. As children learn more words and intricate ideas, they are better able to understand higher-level thinking and planning. The human brain responds to stimulation, enrichment and challenge.

Another way to develop our children’s brains is by demonstrating an interest in their activities, by responding with eye contact when they speak and by smiling when we look at them. This creates an atmosphere conducive to healthy emotional development. Such nurturing is a form of mental enrichment that can develop parts of the

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emotional brain used to create feelings of calmness and security. Thus, children who feel that they are valuable, that what they say is worth hearing and that somebody cares about them are more likely to develop the areas of the brain required to explore and experiment.

It is this experience of confidently exploring their world that causes our children to experiment with words or to think about numbers. The more hours that our children spend with such experimentation, the more likely they are to develop new hobbies, new sports and new leisure time activities. The more that our children are encouraged to think and to problem solve, the more likely they are to develop thicker cortexes in the learning areas of their brain.

No longer are we “stuck” with the notion that our children’s capacity for learning and creating is limited by their genetic makeup.

According to recent brain research, we are learning that our brains can physically respond to environmental influences. We are learning that we can increase or decrease the capacity of our brains. The summer months are a perfect time to provide our children with the nurturing and stimulating conditions they need for their brains to develop and thrive.

Porsche Young is owner of Learning Power, a learning system that is a step above tutoring® (for PreK–12th grade) in Boulder.

Porsche has received international acclaim for her ability to combine learning with biofeedback, puzzles, games and educational software.

She resides in Boulder, has five children and twelve grandchildren.

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Summer is coming, and beauty is everywhere. The flowers have grown, and colors sprinkle about the world making people smile. The summer is a beautiful time of the year because of the warmth it brings, along with the shining sun. The sun is like a ball of gold hanging in the sky. It keeps us warm but it can also harm our skin.

I enjoy being outside in the beautiful sun but you must always wear sunscreen.

Sunscreen is like a suit of armor that feels like a feather on your skin. It blocks you from the damaging effects of the sun while allowing you to be outside for as long as you like. Sun can cause skin cancer as well as wrinkles and discoloration. Waterproof sunscreen should also be worn while swimming. It is important to wear this while swimming, because the ultraviolet light from the sun can still penetrate the water.

There are also many different sun protectants that can

Beth Walker at Pharmaca applies sunscreen in a powder form.

be worn over makeup. Beth Walker, an esthetician at Pharmaca, feels that wearing a light powder with sunblocking benefits is good, because it is multipurposeful.

Multipurpose means that it will give you many benefits not just one. A powder may help to even out your skin tone as well as give you a slight shimmer. Beth Walker also recommends wearing a hat to shield your face from sun. Protecting your skin from the sun will help your skin greatly, but skin also needs to be taken care of in other ways.

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First of all, it is important to know your skin type so that you can treat it properly. Oily skin happens when your body overproduces oil, this can make your skin look shiny and can cause acne. If your skin is oily, salicylic acid helps to extract the extra oil.

Many skin cleansers have this. Normal skin is usually pretty soft and should have no blemishes. This skin type has the perfect amount of oil and is not dry. But, this skin type still needs to be treated.

Jojoba oil and other soothing oils can be very hydrating (especially in Colorado), for any skin type. Combination skin means that you have a mixture of skin types. You may have dry spots on some areas and very oily areas on other places. This skin type needs an active cleanser and an exfoliator for the skin.

Dry skin is usually very dehydrated skin. This skin type needs a moisturizer that is very hydrating. All these skin types may need different things to help them, but each one needs a basic skin routine. It is always important

to clean your face, because this washes out your pores. A toner helps to shrink pores as well as balance your PH levels while wiping off excess dirt. A moisturizer that will hydrate the skin is also a very important step.

Seasonal fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals. In Boulder, we are lucky to have fresh produce that will help our skin as well as our bodies. Eating right is the key to feeling healthy and beautiful inside and out. It is good to eat healthy fats and drink a lot of water.

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Health Savings Accounts What Are They, and What Are the Benefits?

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Participants are able to deduct HSA individual or family contributions from their taxes, and earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. You have until your tax return due date (generally April 15) to fund your HSA for the previous year.

Similarly to an Individual Retirement Account, each participant decides how much to contribute annually up to acceptable limits, how and when to spend the funds on medical expenses, and where to set up the account. Differently from an IRA, HSA distributions are tax-free when used for qualified medical expenses as permitted by federal tax law.

These include most medical, dental and vision care. Other distributions are subject to ordinary income tax, if taken before age 65, and a 20%

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â&#x20AC;˘ Remains with you, regardless of change in coverage or employment HSAs offer many benefits to help maintain control over potential high medical expenses. There are restrictions, limitations and changes that you should keep abreast of. Contributions limits and deductible amounts change periodically, and you should consult with your tax advisor regarding your individual circumstance and to ensure that you receive the maximum plan benefit. Also, check with your health insurance provider to see if your health plan meets the HSA requirements.

To set up an HSA and obtain more information, contact or stop by Boulder Valley Credit Union. There is no cost, no obligation, and the benefits can be invaluable. Call (303) 442-8850 or visit www.bvcu. org.

BOULDER County Kids Giving our children the dignity to be themselves

by Jessica Dancingheart

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ears ago, I soaked in the words of my son´s preschool teacher. She was a mother and grandmother. She said, “I never take credit for the faults or the strengths of my children. It takes away their dignity and their freedom to be themselves.”

Over the years as a parent and coach, I have learned the wisdom of her words. All too often, I see parents recoil when noticing some behavior of their child that they don’t like. On the flip side, they take immense pride in their children’s likeable behaviors.

As a mom, I fall prey to such tendencies at times as well.

In my opinion, this is a setup for discomfort and longtime angst between parent and child.

I sometimes wonder what it would be like if for at least one day, parents made a conscious decision to not take their children’s behavior so personally. My guess is that parents may discover some incredible qualities in their children, and more importantly, their would be incredible enjoyment between parent and child.

Do you ever notice that when a child you don’t know does the same thing your child does, you are able to step back and be more forgiving of the “stranger” child­

—­and sometimes even find some charm or creativity in the “stranger” child’s behavior? For example, I overheard two mothers talk about a particular child who was going through a phase of being captivated by crime novels.

The mother of the child had shame in her child’s fascination. She actually believed that her child might become a criminal. She was ready to lecture him on the immorality of the cybercriminals, hackers, and mastermind thieves in the novels he read, as they amassed power in Macchiavellian ways. The other mother was so charmed by the way the child’s brain worked as he described ways the schemes of the novel’s characters could be used in daily life. She was able to without any charge tell the child, “Wow, you could be a mastermind criminal.” The child’s response was, “No, I would not want to do that.

That is not right.” Obviously, the mother’s concerns were not justified.

I love the saying, “Connection before correction.” If parents did not

believe their children’s behavior was a reflection of them or that they know better than their children, they would have no need to correct their children. Thus, they could give their children absolute freedom to be their beautiful selves.

The children could be basking in their own victories and learning from their own failures. Have you ever been in a situation of being given unsolicited advice and correction?Personally, I get nervous and shy away from people who give me unsolicited advice and corrections. I feel unsafe to be myself with such people. I much prefer

to be with people who accept me as I am. I find it is easier for me to open up to them. I believe that children are no different. And, if as parents we put away our policing hats and put on our accepting hats, our children would naturally want to get closer to us, and we would feel much happier and relaxed as we spend time with them.

I offer to you the possibility of giving your children the dignity to live life for themselves, as you stand there with loving and supportive arms, rather than wagging fingers.

Jessica Dancingheart is a mother, communication coach, and the founder of Opening to Possibilities.

She gets a thrill out of watching her clients become empowered.

She enjoys facilitating the “aha” moment, as her clients realize that they have many choices, as they employ her tools to tap into their own strength and values. To learn more about her and her services, call (303) 589-8420 or visit www.

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News about Town...

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imon Harrison has just published a new book called The Truly Alive Child. It provides the tools to guide and support our children to lives of unconditional love, lasting peace, great joy and deep purpose, and to lead them back to life itself. Humanity is at a crossroads. We can choose a path of peace and harmony, walking hand in hand with life, or we can continue to create a world of fear, of competition, fighting and destruction.

Harrison’s message could not be more simple, or the tools easier to use. His book will change the way you think about education, what we are creating for the next generation and the future of our children. Available on Amazon.com for $16.95. h e p h e r d Va l l e y Wa l d o r f S c h o o l (SVWS) is excited to announce the SVWS One Action, Boulder County Scholarship, the school’s significant action in response to the Call to Action to create a more equitable community in Boulder County.

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King Jr., Shepherd Valley Waldorf School made the decision to take the initiative seriously and commit to be an active participant in the “collaborative community conversations designed to create a stronger and more equitable Boulder” (OAOB Press Release). The scholarship will be available to five students and will cover up to the full tuition. Applicants will qualify based on financial need and commitment to Waldorf Education.

Celebrating its 19th year, the Shepherd Valley Waldorf School is part of the international Waldorf School movement of more than 1,000 schools, which is one of the fastest-growing educational models in the world. Located at 65 00 W. D r y C r e e k Parkway in Niwot, serving the greater Boulder area. Call Melanie Reiser at (303) 6520130 for more information. he 2012 Colorado TechFair is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, from 10 am to 2:30 pm at the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management at DU, 2044 E. Evans, Denver.

The TechFair will feature approximately 40 projects created by 1st–8th grade students. It will be an inspiring day for students of all ages to engage in hands-on, mindson activities, such as robotics, game design, Web design, computer programming, and much more. Check out coloradotechfair.org for more information.

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ReSource Yard Saturday May 5th as part of the Spring 2012 Sustainability Fair, with a silent auction and an awards ceremony. For all entries, awards and selection for exhibition will be based on visual appeal, creative use of materials, craftsmanship and suitability for public display. The only requirement is that the work incorporates a reclaimed door, which can be purchased at the ReSource Yard. For more information e-mail smart@conservationcenter.org or call (303) 4195418.

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A Lemonade Day is a free, community-wide event, dedicated to teaching children how to start, own and operate their own business through the simple and time-honored act of building and running a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day will take place throughout Metro Denver on June 3.

For more information about Lemonade Day, or to become a participant, volunteer or sponsor, please visit denver. lemonadeday.org tarting April 17th, two SCFD Tier II organizations combined efforts to offer families with young children a dual-organization membership, the first of its

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kind in Denver. The Butterfly Pavilion and Children’s Museum of Denver’s “Dual Membership” is an opportunity for people to save money and experience educational, cultural organizations at the same time.

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Trader Joe’s has 365 stores in 31 states, with about half of the current locations in California.

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How Sweet It IS

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by Sue Van Raes

iving in a culture bombarded with sugar and processed food is a challenge to any parent working toward raising healthy children. It is around every corner, every aisle, at every birthday party, and in almost every grandmother’s purse. How can we satisfy our children while still providing healthy choices?

The most popular flavor kids want in today’s world is sweet, sweet, sweet. The sweet flavor has developed a bad reputation because of all the refined sweet treats that sneak into our daily snacks, breakfast cereals, and even peanut butters and tomato sauce. Actually, a balance of sweet with all the other flavors: bitter, sour, pungent, and salty, is important to bring balance to the individual. The full sweet flavor, when in balance, is a harmonizing and relaxing food.

Sweet is the flavor of the Earth element, according to traditional Chinese medicine, and is also associated with the nurturing mother energy found in most of our very first foods, our own mother’s breast milk. Sweetness is Earth’s taste, and when it is out of balance we will crave sweet things, because natural sweetness is what feeds and nourishes the Earth element in each of us. Therefore, when we eat balanced sweet foods, such as succulent fruits, brown rice, or oatmeal, we are getting a more balanced flavor that is very nourishing to both the palate and to our internal energetics.

On the other hand, table sugar requires extra effort to

maple syrup, or xylitol for teas, baking, sweet toppings, and so on. These varieties digest slower, and are therefore lower on the glycemic index scale and are considered more of a “full sweet” flavor.

High Glycemic Foods >65 GI: These are foods that have 4 or more times the amount of sugar (grams) as fiber (grams). digest because it lacks vitamins, minerals and fiber.

The typical processing of sugar strips necessary nutrients, so our body depletes its own store of minerals, and enzymes to absorb it properly. Sugar is hence described as empty calories. Instead of providing the body with nutrition, sugar causes a deficiency. One great way to monitor the ways to balance our sweet tooth is through the glycemic index ratings of food. The glycemic index is a ranking of foods based on their immediate effect on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrate and sugars that break down quickly during digestion have the highest glycemic indexes.

They create a blood sugar response that is fast and high. Carbohydrates and sugars that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low glycemic indexes.

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a drug. They often experience a fast “high” followed by a crash of some kind, usually feeling tired, hungry, and/ or emotional. If you notice this type of pattern in your child, check into the time of day and see if you can see any specific pattern around sugar or high glycemic carbohydrates. For example if your child eats a Pop Tart for breakfast, how are they feeling an hour to an hour and a half later? Do they have a hard time focusing in school, do they act out, are they tired and lethargic, moody and irritable? These could all be symptoms of blood sugar crashes that could easily be remedied by some simple changes in diet.

Even foods like potatoes, refined honey, and some fruits have a relatively high glycemic index. When we are working to balance our children’s diet throughout the day, it is important to monitor what type of sweet foods they may be enjoying. Choose sweeteners such as rice syrup, agave syrup,

Sugar White Rice Soda White Potato Dried Cereal Juice (non-diluted)

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Beware of breakfast cereals, as well as yogurts, salad dressing, and juice drinks, all often containing straight up sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or even artificial sweeteners.

It may sound overwhelming to be shifting your lifestyle to a more health conscious one, especially with children in the picture, but keep in mind, new habits can form quickly and easily, and I am not suggesting we deprive our children of sweet flavors, but more simply, upgrade the quality and the combination of how we eat our food.

Here are some simple suggestions: • In any given recipe, substitute a more natural sweetener in place of a refined sugar. Most of the time 1:1 ratio will work just fine.

• Read ingredients carefully and purchase foods with healthier sweeteners. Avoid white sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners.

• Keep empty sweets (i.e. sugar) out of the house so children (and parents!) are not tempted.

• Model for your children. Eat healthier, more balanced foods yourself, and the ripple effect will flow down to the children. Talk to your children about healthy food choices, food groups, and choosing higher quality sweets.

• Feed your children a low glycemic breakfast that contains a healthy serving of protein. Studies show that this will curb sugar cravings throughout the day, and children will crave up to 80% less sugar/refined carbohydrates.

If your child is craving sugar all the time, there may be a couple of reasons. Firstly, they may be

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addicted. Their blood sugar looks something like a roller coaster, and their bodies are expecting the next sugar spike to bring them back up.

Secondly, when there is a constant craving for sweets, the body may be protein deficient. When the body has all the different food groups in balance, and the blood sugar is stable, sweet cravings should not be overwhelming.

Remember, the best form of sweetness we can give our children is the sweetness from the heart!

Sue Van Raes is a dynamic and passionate nutritional therapist and life coach in Boulder. Sue founded Boulder Nutrition in 2003 and is committed to educating her clients on whole body health and purposeful living. Her private practice focuses on self-study, along with life coaching around diet, nutrition, holistic health, yoga, cleansing, and more. Sue is also certified by Diana Schwarzbein, MD, author of The Schwarzbein Principle, working with metabolic healing, women’s health, metabolic type testing, and determining food allergies. This work has brought incredible insight and precision to her practice. Sue’s upcoming book, Health Wise, a Woman’s Guide to Health, Happiness, and Higher Consciousness, will be available this spring online at www.

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA? Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

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. What exactly are emotions? I read that curiosity is an

Signed 11-year-old Sara.

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WHAT IS AN EMOTION?

Imagine this. You are in the backyard, and a snake startles you. You make a scared face, you scream and run away. The latest theory is that emotions are evolved reflexes that respond to a situation with feelings, facial expressions, voice and behavior. Add a nervous system response that makes us able to carry all this out and you have a pretty good idea of what an emotion is.

Our emotions evolved in us as humans but also as individuals. We have a lot of choice in the matter. There are a number of emotions such as disgust, that protect us. It keeps us from eating spoiled food. As a small child, mashed peas might disgust you. You can change your evolved reflex as you grow up to respond with smiles and feeling of pleasure as you gobble them up.

We share emotions with some animals, such as our dogs. They have evolved reflexes to which they respond with feelings of joy or fear. They bark, run around wildly and lick your face. They might run away if they are frightened.

Emotions are very susceptible to events in our lives.

Understanding is essential in controlling our emotions so they don’t run away with us.

When our feelings of sadness or anxiety won’t go away, we go to therapy. We can also be more responsible with feelings such as anger. We learn in our lives that we cannot respond with unbridled anger to hurt others. When I was young I was taught, “Emotions are good servants but bad masters.”

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We can apply what we learned in the previous answer. I think that curiosity is an emotion that leads to feelings of interest and enhanced learning. When we are curious, we put a look of curiosity on our face. I think that curiosity, as an emotion is responsible for all the great advances on our planet as well as being the reason for “original sin.” A baby’s curiosity is fun to watch as it explores its surroundings.

Curiosity can get us into trouble. Scientist’s were curious about and interested in the atom bomb that eventually gave us bad things as well as good. Einstein said that he was “passionately curious.”

Like all emotions, we are in charge of our curiosity and where it leads us. The pursuit of knowledge is a cornerstone

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of democracy, and curiosity fuels that pursuit.

Q

. Is fatigue caused by depression, or is depression cause by

fatigue? Signed tired Dad.

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This is like, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” I think that depression causes fatigue rather than the other way around. Fatigue is a primary symptom of depression and often interferes with our ability to fight the mood. It leads to a real conundrum.

The depression causes fatigue that makes you too tired to fight the depression. I remember a friend of mine inquiring of her husband, “Are you alright?” She was obviously worried about his withdrawn demeanor. He answered, “I’m fine. Just tired, I guess.” How many times have we heard that conversation in our lives?

Chronic or unexplained fatigue should always be investigated. If we are suffering from depression-induced fatigue, we will need to treat the depression with medication, therapy or a combination of both. Fatigue can be treated with good sleep, good food and exercise.

Fatigue might cause an episode of depression in someone who is prone to the condition. I often tell my depressed patients to avoid extreme fatigue over long periods of time, as this can be a trigger for an episode of depression. But it doesn’t cause the depression in the first place. We can be very tired, but happy.

Q

. Can thyroid imbalance really cause depression. How do you know if you have a physical problem vs. a psychological problem?

Signed 41-year-old mother.

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There are many symptoms caused by underactive thyroid that are shared by depression, such as lethargy, changes in sleep and eating patterns and mood.

It is important to know that you can have both conditions at the same time. If you feel depressed, you should investigate in both arenas. Go to your primary care physician so that he can investigate your possible thyroid condition with blood tests or by checking your symptoms, (blood tests don’t always indicate an imbalance). But be aware that you could also have depression that needs to be treated with medication, therapy or both. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate your energy and mood and can be a factor in depression.

In addition, I would like to comment on our wish to “medicalize” our mental state. “I feel this way because my hormones are out of balance or I’m fatigued or I have PMS or menopause.” When the real issue, which we do not want to face because it involves too much work, is unresolved unconscious issues. Good long-term therapy is hard work; I’ll give you that. But I really believe it’s worth it. Physical problems of many sorts can trigger anxiety or depression, but the fact remains, more work needs to be done other than taking another pill.

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Top Ten Free Things to do In Boulder

by Marisa Mostek

1. Celestial Seasonings Tour. Colorado takes major pride in being home to the world famous Celestial Seasoning’s tea factory! This delightful free tour lasts about 45 minutes and includes tastings and explanations of all the work that goes into creating their delectable teas! Bring your family and friends to see who can brave the Mint Room! Hours: M-Sat, 10 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm. 4600 Sleepytime Drive, (303) 530-5300.

2. Chautauqua Park. There is no Colorado sight more iconic than that of the beautiful Flatirons! A hike in this scenic area is a must-do for all Colorado natives and visitors alike. After your exhilarating hike, take a short drive up the mountain road and stop at Flagstaff Mountain to soak in the panoramic view of Boulder! 900 Baseline Rd, (303) 442-3282.

3. Boulder Falls. Grab your friends and family and hike the short trail that leads to a 70-foot marvel of cascading water, which flows majestically into the Boulder Creek. Perhaps not as impressive as Niagara Falls, yet well worth a visit and an ideal spot for a summer picnic. Hours: from May 1- October 31, open from dawn until dusk. North side of Boulder Canyon Dr., between Boulder and Nederland.

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4. University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

This museum features engaging exhibits and is sure to provide captivating fun for the whole family! Kids can learn all about nature and animals with hands-on activities and demonstrations that further stimulate a love of our natural world.

Hours: M-F, 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm.

15th & Broadway, (303) 492-6892.

5. National Center for Atmospheric Research. Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Boulder, this center provides an entertaining learning experience for the whole family. Learn about weather and climate with a guided, self-guided or audio tour and take part in hands on activities followed by a nice stroll around the grounds. Hours: M-F 8 am-5 pm, weekends & holidays: 9 am-4 pm. 1850 Table Mesa Dr., (303) 497-1000.

6. Pearl Street Mall. This European-style walking mall, crowded with street performers and tourists, provides an ideal Boulder outing for those who love to people watch, shop and soak in the Colorado sunshine! Pearl Street is lined with shops and restaurants of all kinds and is sure to please anyone, visitors and locals alike! Visit their website for a list of shops, dining and events calendar at www.boulderdowntown.com. (303) 449-3774.

7. Boulder County Farmer’s Market. Pick up locally grown cheeses, fruits, veggies, jams and tons more while you hop from booth to booth on a Saturday afternoon or Wednesday evening on Pearl Street! Or if you’re not in the mood for shopping, you can simply meander and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the upbeat atmosphere. Hours: April-November, Sat 8 am-2 pm & Wed 4 pm-8 pm. 13th Street between Arapahoe and Pearl, (303) 444-1319.

8. Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art. It is worth a visit or two to this museum to check out the plethora of diverse Western Art, including hundreds of paintings and bronze sculptures. Hours: M-F 8 am-5 pm, Weekends 10 am-5 pm. 6055 Longbow Dr., (303) 530-1442.

9. Boulder Creek Path. Take a relaxing stroll or bike ride down this iconic, 7 mile path, which parallels the Boulder Creek. A wonderful and free way to see all of the natural beauty that Boulder has to offer while treating yourself to some exercise as well! Download the Boulder Creek Path with a loop mobile travel guide to your iPhone or Android phone with pictures, maps and GPS data.

10. North Boulder Park. The perfect place to enjoy a summer day, this park features playgrounds, easy access by the RTD bus route, picnic tables and of course, public restrooms!

9th & Dellwood, (303)413-7270.

Transportation Tips: Boulder public transit has an excellent reputation and is an eco-friendly, efficient and economical way to get around the city. Check out www. bouldercolorado.gov and their section on public transit to find out more. Boulder also happens to be a pedestrian haven, so use those legs when you have a shorter trip!

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Boulder Art Talk Art and More...Fun Festivals All Summer Long!

MAY Through May 25 Fort Collins National Art Exhibition www.artistsassoc.org

AANC and CoCOA Galleries May 3-6 Music & Blossom Festival www.ccblossomfestival.com

May 4-5 Home & Garden Show www.trumba.com

Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez Cañon City May 4-29 First Friday Art Walk

May 5 Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market

May 18, July 20, September 21 Longmont Art Walk

May 26, June 30, July 28 Longmont Farmer’s Market Art Fair

horseshoemarket.com

www.artlinklongmont.org

www.boulderfarmers.org

46th & Tennyson Denver

Fridays, 6:30 to 9 pm 3rd-6th Avenues

May 5–6 7th Annual Boulder Springfest 1400 Pearl St Mall

May 19 Erie Town Fair

May 5, 6 Cinco de Mayo cincodemayodenver.com

Denver

May 11 Music. Art. You.

www.chocolate-festival.org

www.fortcollinsgallerywalk.com

www.conifercommunitypark.org

Louisville-Old Town May 5 Boulder Art and JazzFest Pearl St. Mall May 5 24th Annual Estes Park Duck Race www.epduckrace.org

12 pm Riverside Plaza Estes Park

Multipurpose Field, Thornton

May 19–20 Strawberry Festival Antique Show

May 4, June 1, July 6 First Friday Art Walk

www.downtownlouisvilleco.com

www.cityofthornton.net

May 11-12 Colorado Chocolate Festival

6 to 9 pm

May 12 Marketdayz Artisan and Farmers Market

May 4, June 1, July 6 First Friday Art Walk

May 19 Thorntonfest

www.downtownlongmont.com

Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver

Fort Collins-Old Town

Downtown

May 19, 20 Lyons Art Walk

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Denver-Santa Fe Drive

www.eriechamber.org

Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch Conifer May 12 The Hill Flea thehillflea.com

10 am Pennsylvania Avenue and 13th St., Boulder May 12, June 16, July 14

Boulder Farmer’s Market Arts Fair

www.boulderfarmers.org

Central Park

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www.artinlyons.org

www.visitlongmont.org/events

Boulder County Fairgrounds Longmont

May 19–28 Tactile Art Challenge Show www.louisvilleart.org

Louisville Center for the Arts May 24 The Urban Market 10 am Skyline Park, Broomfield May 25–28 Denver Arts Festival www.denver.org

May 26–28 Boulder Creek Festival www.bceproductions.com

Boulder County Fairgrounds

May 27-28 Old South Gaylord Memorial Day Weekend Festival Old South Gaylord Street southgaylordstreet.com

Downtown Denver May 27–29 Art Market www.estesparkcvb.com

Bond Park, Estes Park Downtown

JUNE June–September Rhythm on the Rails Concert Series bceproductions.com/rhythm-on-the-rails

Niwot Bandstand Thursday Evenings 5:45–8:45 pm June 2 Taste of Louisville www.tastehalf.com

1001 Main Street, Louisville June 2 Culturefest: Taste of Brighton www.brightonco.gov

Downtown Brighton June 2-3 Chun Capitol Hill Peoples Fair www.chundenver.org

Denver

BOULDER County Kids June 2 - August 25 Twenty-Ninth St. Live! www.bceproductions.com

Summer Concert Series Bouder June 7–10 Breckenridge Festival of Film www.breckfilmfest.com

Shimmy 2B Free! www.shimmy2bfree.com/Colorado/Colorado.html

June 7–10 Denver-Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre June 7–24 Colorado College Summer Music Festival www.coloradocollege.edu

Colorado Springs

June 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 6 Summer Concerts www.downtownlongmont.com

7:30 to 9 pm 4th & Kimbark, Longmont June 8-9 Gilpin County Community Flea Market

www.co.gilpin.co.us

Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk June 8-10 Crawford Pioneer Days www.crawfordcountry.org

Town Park, Crawford June 8-10 Denver International Gem and Jewelry Show www.denvermart.com

Merchandise Mart Denver June 8-10 Parker Days

www.parkercolorado.net

O’Brien Park, Parker

June 9-10 Summer Art Market Art Students League of Denver www.asld.org

Denver

June 9-10 Taste of Fort Collins

www.tasteoffortcollins.com

Civic Center Park Fort Collins

June 9 Greeley Blues Fest greeleybluesjam.com

June 9–10 Music Festival Colorado City June 9-July 29 Colorado Renaissance Festival www.coloradorenaissance.com

Perry Park Road Larkspur June 10 Boulder Jewish Festival

www.boulderjewishfestival.org

Boulder County Courthouse Lawn and Pearl Street Mall June 15 Louisville Downtown Street Faire www.downtownlouisvilleco.com

10 am Walnut/Front Sts, Louisville June 16 2nd Annual G’Knight Ride www.gknightride.org

3 to 11 pm Prospect Park, Longmont

June 16 82nd Annual Pet & Doll Parade www.ci.longmont.co.us

Saturday, 10 am Roosevelt Park, Longmont

June 21–24 Country Jam USA Grand Junction co.countryjam.com

June 21-24 Telluride Bluegrass Festival www.bluegrass.com/telluride

June 22–24 Salida ArtWalk Historic Downtown www.salidachamber. org/events

July 14 Grand Lake Fine Art and Crafts Fair www.grandlakechamber.com

Town Park, Grand Lake July 14–15 Women’s Expo festivalnet.com

Loveland Larimer County Fair Grounds July 21, 22 Open Arts Fest openartsboulder.org

June 23,24 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

10 am Pearl Street Mall

www.estesmidsummer.com

July 27 ColoRODans Concert The Nacho Men

9:30 am Bond Park, Estes Park June 23–Aug 3th Colorado Music Festival

www.downtownlongmont.com

comusic.org

7:30 pm 4th and Kimbark, Downtown Longmont Main Street Cruise!

June 30 - July 2 Pikes Peak Arts Fest

July 27-29 Carbondale Mountain Fair

Boulder-Chautauqua

pikespeakartsfest.com

www.carbondalearts.com

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Upcoming

America the Beautiful Park Colorado Springs

July 1 Patriotism & Pops comusic.org

7:30 pm Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder July 6-8 Cherry Creek Arts Festival www.cherryarts.org

Denver

July 13 Rhythm on the River

Sopris Park

August 11-12 Salida Riverside Fine Arts Festival www.salidaartfestival.com

Salida

August 24 Festival on Main

www.downtownlongmont.com

6 to 9 pm Downtown, Longmont September 15-16 Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival

www.grandlakestreamfolkartfestival.com

Grandlake

www.ci.longmont.co.us

10 am Roger’s Grove Park, Longmont

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BOULDER County Kids DIY Green House

by Marisa Mostek

Y

ou can almost hear Mother Earth heave a sigh of relief whenever we decide to do something positive for the environment. Of course, there are the wellknown ways to lend her a hand like remembering to unplug electronics, bringing your own mug when you go for hot chocolate and recycling and composting. Yet there are also lesser-known methods of unleashing your inner-environmentalist, such as building your own greenhouse out of recycled materials. Perhaps this idea sounds out of the realm of possibility due to cost and labor, but I assure you that building your own greenhouse is very doable and great for the earth! The growing number of window replacements from standard to energy-saving also means high availability of materials at reasonable costs. Not only will you be using supplies that may otherwise end up in a landfill, you will also be able to show off that green thumb and grow healthy veggies or flowers of your own. There is a multitude of styles of DIY greenhouses. One that we particularly like is a style known as the French Greenhouse since it allows for year-round plant growth with low energy requirements.

So, are you ready to get started? Before commencing construction on your greenhouse, be sure to find out if you will need a permit. Certain areas of Boulder, such as the historic district can be strict on what they allow. You can obtain this information on the city’s

website, by contacting one of their representatives or talking with your HOA if you have one. Once you know if you have the thumbsup from the city, you can decide on the ideal location for greenhouse placement on your property. Ideally, this will be a consistently sunny area (good thing we live in Colorado!) with easy access to water and electricity, which will greatly facilitate your gardening duties once winter rolls around.

Once you have decided on a location, it is time to get started by laying the foundation. It is best to use cement for this to make sure that it is durable and will last a long time, yet you can also use a thick layer of gravel which would allow for the water to drain. It is possible to go without a foundation altogether, but ensure that you choose an area with good drainage if you decide to go this route. If it is impossible to avoid an area known to have problems, a French drain can be used to divert the water to an area around the greenhouse. After the foundation is laid, the base of the greenhouse can be made using wood (be sure to use one that resists rot, such as redwood or cedar) or PVC pipe. You can use stakes and

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nails to secure your materials into place. The rest of the greenhouse can be constructed using wood or PVC pipe as well. Other options, such as old steel door frames, work well for this purpose and can be obtained for a rather low cost. When constructing the walls of your greenhouse, lay the wood or PVC pipe on a flat surface to put it together before attachment to the base. The PVC option is more frugal and a bit easier than using timber and can be assembled quicker to boot. The pipes can be connected using metal tubing clamps and PVC cement.

Refer to the many helpful sites on the Internet for stepby-step instructions that are specific to the type of greenhouse you decide will work best for you. Doing raised beds that are hip height are easy on the back for planting, weeding and harvesting.

There are a few tips that are good to follow in order to maintain your greenhouse throughout the year.

For example, in the winter it may be necessary to unplug your water sources in order to avoid freezing problems.

During this time, we recommend using a container of some sort to water your plants every few weeks.

Because it is darker more

often in the winter, it is a good idea to have a light in your greenhouse to prevent your beds from freezing over.

In addition to a light, plastic thermal blankets and space heaters (if a plug is available) also keep your plants warm and protected during the cooler part of the year.

Once the warmer months come along, you may need to put some old shades or cardboard sheets in your greenhouse to tone down excessive sun. Also, make sure you can open your windows in the summer for good ventilation.

You can find a plethora of information and tips on building and maintaining your greenhouse on the Internet.

Be sure to visit the yard at ReSource Boulder (www. resourceyard.org), or check out Craig’s List or Habitat for Humanity to find cheap or recycled materials you will need for construction.

Whichever model you choose for your own greenhouse, it is sure to be a great summer project that will yield rewarding results for many years!

Marisa was born in Silverspring, MD, but raised in Boulder. She graduated last summer with a BA in Spanish language and literature from CU and will be heading off to Los Angeles to pursue further education in journalism and media studies at UCLA. She loves to travel and along with studying abroad in Toledo, Spain, has spent significant time across the pond visiting various countries in Europe, including France, Ireland and the Czech Republic. She also enjoys cooking, seeing movies and of course, writing!

BOULDER County Kids

Back To Nature: The Power of Timeless Wanders

by Simon Paul Harrison

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connection to nature is one of the most precious gifts our children have. Time close to the earth not only nourishes their physical body, but also their mind and soul. We all have the ability to re-connect children with nature, regardless of our outdoors knowledge or experience.

A powerful and simple tool available to us all is the timeless wander. This experience is usually overlooked because it runs counter to one of modern society’s strongest assumptions: Children are buckets that must be filled.

Time where children are not amassing information, facts and knowledge is usually seen as wasted.

But for children to enjoy experiences close to nature, we must work not to fill buckets but to empty them.

When children are full of nothing but facts, life becomes a boring, repetitive treadmill, where all there is to know is information.

Unfortunately this leaves behind real, personal experiences. Children turn off. For example, if I am full with information about cottonwood trees, the next time I come across one I am likely to say, “It’s just a cottonwood. I know everything about them already. There’s nothing more I can learn from this.”

The empty cup supports children in being spontaneous, alive and inspired by each present moment. This is where the timeless wander comes in. There’s no agenda, nowhere children have to

be, nothing they have to do, and no time to worry about.

With a new-found sense of freedom, children return to a deep and meaningful connection with nature. Peace, joy and creativity are experienced in abundance!

The timeless wander simply leaves three things behind: time, destination and expectation. This is lifechanging.

Time

Nature is timeless. Very often our adult lives are lived perennially in the future. So we find it difficult to support children in connecting with the earth because nature only deals in the present moment.

When we wander with children it is so easy to let go of time and be fully present. It doesn’t matter what we will be doing in an hour. In the here and now of our wander we might come to play in a stream. But if we are not present, both our children and ourselves will be left with only a superficial experience of the water. The present moment supports children in embracing their innate connections with nature.

Destination

Destinations create rigid, set paths that limit children’s ability to follow their hearts and discover nature’s magic moments. Children very rarely move in straight lines. Instead they meander wherever they feel drawn to. Gently feeling the petals of a blossoming flower is more important to a child than reaching the end of the path. Listening to the song of a bird holds far more power for a child than getting to an arbitrary finishing point. For a child, there is no destination. All that exists is where they are now. This is where they experience being truly alive and connected to nature.

When we wander with children, we might move a mile from the parking lot, or we might move a few feet.

What’s important is not if children reach the destination but what experiences they have on the journey.

Expectation

Expectations create barriers that severely limit children’s experiences in nature.

Many times as adults we are

only moved by what we perceive to be grand and majestic—the eagle flying overhead, the eight-point bucks locking antlers, or a golden sunset behind snow capped mountains. Young children have no such expectations.

They find wonder in the movement of a worm, delight in the dance of a bee and joy in the jump of a grasshopper.

They learn from adults to create hierarchies, where some things are worthy of their attention and others are not.

So when we wander and take the time to notice the “small” things, we support children in cultivating the love and respect they were born with for all things in nature.

As we wander, leaving time, destination and expectation behind, we find a different child emerges. Nature turns from a preplanned treadmill into a sanctuary of inspiration and play.

Children soon begin to seek more experiences close to the earth, because that is where they feel most alive. Without those three anchors to weigh them down, children discover that nature is the source of their deepest peace, greatest joy and most abundant creativity.

Simon Paul Harrison is the founder of Wild Earth’s Children and the author of The Truly Alive Child: For Those Who Seek a Grander Vision for Our Children. Available now from www.simonpaulharrison. com or Amazon.com

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Summer Vacation is Coming!

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by Karelle Sharf

ummer vacation is coming. That statement can strike fear and trepidation in to the hearts of parents everywhere: how to keep kids entertained with fun, healthy, developmentally appropriate activities, not overschedule and maybe even sneak in some learning activities when they’re not looking.

Not surprisingly, the World Wide Web can help parents find just the activities that suit their children.

If you’re looking for outright learning material, to advance beyond a child’s current level, to remediate a deficiency in subject matter, or just for curiosity, take a look at Khan Academy. Art history, arithmetic, calculus, biology, chemistry, cosmology and astronomy, finance, history, economics, physics—3,100 videos, and they add more all the time. Their mission is a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere. They’re a not-forprofit, whose site resources are available to anyone, whether you’re a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal or an adult returning to the classroom. www.khanacademy.org

In the rough and tumble world in which our children are growing up, they see examples of greed, cruelty, dishonesty, bullying, selfishness, snobbery and all man-

ner of hateful expression – all they have to do is turn on the TV or a video game, not to mention in the hallways and playgrounds of their schools.

More rarely will they see selflessness, compassion, altruism, wisdom, kindness and honesty modeled. One of our most important jobs as parents is to help them see the value in virtue, to grow up to be loving and compassionate adults. This can take creativity and new ideas to make the compassion education fun and interesting. The Web has resources for that kind of learning, too: Karelle Scharff is an information technologist and the owner of Best MacSolutions, is an Applecertified help-desk specialist, and a member of the Apple Consultants Network (www.bestmacsolutions. com), based in Ward. She provides training, service and support to small businesses, home-based businesses and individuals. Call her at (303) 459-3363. For an online version, please check out www. bouldercountykids.com and go to contents for direct links to the websites listed.

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www.squidoo.com/teach-kids-compassion www.howtolearn.com/2011/09/how-toteach-your-child-compassion www.compassionatekids.com/ www.psychologytoday.com/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201111/teachingcompassion-kids www.parentdish.com/2010/03/09/10ways-to-teach-your-kids-compassion/ Summer is a perfect time for offering children outdoor adventure and there are copious websites devoted to indoor and outdoor Boulder activities, including: attractions.uptake.com/colorado/boulder/ family/797263261.html www.boulderdowntown.com/visit/familyactivities www.funthingstodowithkidz.com/tag/ boulder-kids-activities Living in Colorado lends itself to observing natural history, and even for that there are websites with suggestions: geoparent.sheknows.com/articles/531/ kid-friendly-university-of-colorado-museumof-natural-history www.familydaysout.com/kids-things-todo-usa/colorado The bottom line is that there are tons of fun activities to be found on the web—go find out about them and then go and make summer fun, exciting and rewarding.

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Review by Avery Katz, age 14

The Hunger Games

Author: Suzanne Collins Grades: 12 and up Price: $8.99 (Barnes and Noble)

Summary:

Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the North America. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capital and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, “The Hunger Games.” The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change, but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When her sister is chosen by lottery to represent her district and participate, Katniss steps up to go in her place. The only question left is will Katniss be able to win “The Hunger Games,” and put a stop to it once and for all?

What I liked about the Book:

I liked this book for many different reasons. First, I found it to be extremely exciting throughout. Second, this book did what many others simply can’t. It made me feel like I was inside of the story, following Katniss every step of the way. This was mainly due to the author’s incredible use of dialogue and detail. One other reason that I enjoyed the book was that Suzanne Collins was able to take a book with a very intense plot and edit it down, so that it would still be suitable for younger readers, while still including a large level of excitement for teens and adults.

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C a m p Di rec tory ABC Kids Climbing

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. M-F. Call for hours. New Kids Only Climbing/Athletic facility! Build agility, balance and coordination, the cornerstones of athletics with ABC! Camps feature climbing, challenge courses, art, cooperative games, special events, supportive quality instruction. All ages and abilities. Location: 1960 32nd Street For registration and more information please call (303) 443-5437 (KIDS) or e-mail info@ abckidsclimbing.com or check out www. abckidsclimbing.com

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Academy Stables, Inc.

Lafayette. Horse camps for horse-crazy kids.

Ages 6 and up. M-F. All camps run through spring break and summer. Level 1: (beginners) and Level 2: (Intermediate) camps run mornings, from 8:30 to 12:30. Three Level 3 (Advanced) camps will run from 1 to 5 pm,

and we will also have three full-day camps, running from 9 am to 4 pm, (see available camp days on our website). Camps include lessons, anatomy, games, demonstrations, horse care, and a horse show/BBQ on Fridays. Helmets are provided. Fees: $295 for Level 1, 2, and 3 camps. $395 for fullday camps. Early bird discounts. Lessons, birthday parties, and pony rides also available. Call (303) 665-4637 or visit www. academystables.com for more information.

Argow at (303) 499-9854 or e-mail ka@ activeboulderkids.com or check out www. activeboulderkids.com for more information. Active Bodies, Active Minds.

Adventure Montessori Great Exploration 2012

Active Boulder Kids

Boulder. Ages 2½-9. Day camp. M-F, 8:303:30 and extended stay 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Full- and part-day and drop-in preschool programs offered for ages 2 ½-6.

Early Childhood Education State License #1552814. Licensed play-based, creative curriculum, learning centers, and outdoor play. Creative fun programs, small classroom sizes, caring teachers. Active play, exploration, and learning. Call Kristen

Lafayette. Ages 3-10. Day camp. M-F. 7 am to 6 pm. Explore the summer with adventure! Tuition paid for each session.

Offering hands-on arts and science summer camp. Starting June 4th. Great Exploration 2012 consists of six 2-week sessions full of discoveries for children. Campers will be placed in appropriate age groups. You can select the sessions of your choice. We offer part-time and full-time sessions. Weekly activities; campers will enjoy field trips to various places. We have wisely integrated in the program a review of reading, writing, and math; always keeping in mind

2012 Summer Camps

Kids ages 5-18! www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps

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that children are on vacation and fun is a must. Location: 250 South Cherrywood Dr., 80026. Call Eva Boyd at (303) 665-6789 or check out www.adventuremontessori.com for more information.

Adventure Quest

Boulder/Longmont. Ages 6-16. June to August. Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! This incredibly fun outdoor adventure invites kids to playact as the heroes of a dynamic adventure, solving mysteries, dilemmas, maps and riddles, swashbuckling foes, using foam swords, and negotiating with interesting characters and monsters. Offering summer quests and birthday parties since 1995.

Summer location: 302 Pearl Street, 80302 (and outdoors in parks). For more information, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com or call (303) 786-9216.

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C a m p Di rec tory Afterbeat Drum School

Louisville. Drumming Exploration Camp!

Age groups 7-9 and 10-12. Day camp. Oneweek sessions throughout the summer. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. $200. A weeklong exploration and introduction of world rhythms on hand drums and drum set. We will focus on building a foundation of rhythm using Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, African, and Western music (rock and roll!). Kids will play in a group setting, make their own percussion instrument, and perform live! Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground in downtown).

To register or for questions, contact Christopher Beers at (720) 837-5410 or please visit www.afterbeatdrumschool.com for more information.

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Longmont. For ages 21⁄2 and up (varies by program). Call for days and hours. We offer a variety of full- and half-day programs for dance, gymnastics, and rock climbing. We also offer weekly classes. See our website for details. Fees: vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue. Call (303) 651-1456 or e-mail frontdesk@airbornegym.com or check out www.airbornegym.com for more information.

Alaya Preschool Summer Camp

Boulder. For ages 3 to kindergarten. Day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Creative arts, social play, exploration, and discovery on an acre of yards and gardens. Equipment needed: bring lunch, swimsuit, and towel.

Location: 3340 19th Street, 80304. Call (303) 449-5248 or please e-mail us at alaya@ alayapreschool.org for availability, or see our website at www.alayapreashool.org for general information.

Alexander Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs

Lafayette. Ages 5-18. Weeklong day camps, M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 4th to August 3rd. Come join us this summer for 8 weeks of Dawson’s 40+ new and exciting summer camps in academics, arts, music & drama, language & culture, sports, and specialty day camps. Kids will receive a full hot/cold lunch daily in our dining hall, and take a break to cool off in the pool. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, 80026. Cost range: $210 to $368 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information, please visit us at www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps.

For questions, please e-mail summercamp@ dawsonschool.org. See ad.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps Eldorado Canyon

(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)

Boulder. Ages 6-11. Day camp. 2-week & 1-week sessions, M-F. 8:15 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $345/week.

Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Get away from the school building and into nature! Eldorado Canyon helps kids take summer outside, all day long. We create genuine connections between campers & staff & nature. Great staff & ratios; hiking, climbing, kites, crafts, music, environmental education programs and more. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Campers must bring their own lunch, rain gear, and closed-toe shoes. We provide everything else—even a water bottle! Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail camp2012@aocamps.com or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps AO Jr. Leaders & AO Intro to Backpacking

(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)

Boulder. Ages 11-16. Day camp. 2-week & 1-week sessions, M-F. 8:15 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $100-$450/week.

Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Junior Leaders gives training & experience working with younger children and alongside our

staff in AO’s Junior Program. Intro to backpacking is 2 days of day camp and a 3-day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. For beginners & up! Transportation provided.

Equipment needed: Campers bring lunches to day camp. All food & equipment—except clothes & shoes is supplied for backpacking trips. Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail camp2012@aocamps.com or check out aocamps.com for more information.

The classes have a variety of crafts, games, music, dress up, and artifacts. Some field trips.

Small class size. Fees $145/5 days, $60/2 days, am or pm in Boulder and Longmont. For exact dates, locations, and classes, please request a brochure by calling Ann Turbin at (303) 5016352 or please e-mail at touchthepast@gmail. com

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps AO Junior Program

Arvada Center Summer Camps

(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)

Boulder. Ages 4 ½-6. Day camp. 1-week sessions, M-F or MWF. 8:30 am to 2:30 pm w/extended care options. $325/week.

Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Connect with nature, other campers, & staff in this premium day camp program. AO Junior features include: great staff & ratios; outdoor experiences in Boulder’s natural spaces; hiking, climbing, crafts, music, and environmental themes.

Transportation provided. Equipment needed: We supply everything but lunch, rain gear, and closed-toe shoes—we even give campers a water bottle! Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail camp2012@aocamps.com or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps AO Sleep Away Camp

(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)

Boulder. Ages 9-15. Residential Camp. 6- & 13-day sessions. ~$800/week. Discounts & camperships available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. AO is taking its day camp to the next level with a sleep-away camp!

For 2 weeks campers head to a beautiful mountain setting to hike, climb, kayak, horseback ride, backpack, & more! Transportation provided. Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail camp2012@aocamps.com or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

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Ann Turbin’s Cultural Crafts Camp

Boulder County. Day camp for girls who love to do handwork (sew, knit, bead), dress up, and learn about life long ago. These popular classes will be offered in June and July. First program each week is 9 am to noon, and the second program, 1 to 4 pm. Classes offered will be 1) American Indian Girl’s Life in the 1700s, 2) Pioneer Girl’s Life in Colorado, 3) Fairies, Flowers, and Photography (2-day class only).

Arvada. Ages 1½-18. Mon-Fri. These inspiring and creative camps offer experiences in ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography, & visual arts. Programs are designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests, and most importantly, have fun! Camps start June 4 and fill fast. Registration began March 1, 2012. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Call (720) 898-7200 or e-mail us at ac_cust_serv@arvada.org or check out www. arvadacenter.org for more information.

Avid4Adventure

Boulder, Golden, Denver, & Highlands Ranch. Ages 5-16. Avid4 Adventure day & sleep-away offer age-appropriate & safety-focused outdoor pursuits. In day camp, each week kids rock climb, mountain bike, hike, kayak, & canoe (plus backpack, raft, & ropes course at sleep-away camp). American Camp Association accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. Day Camp: M-F 8:45-2:30 ages 5-12 ($365/wk) in Boulder 6/4-8/17; Sleep-away: 7/15-28 ages 7-14 ($975-$1950). NEW Valmont Bike Park Skills Camp 5/28–8/17 for ages 7-14, ($395/ wk). Call (720) 249-2412, e-mail info@ Avid4.com or please visit www.Avid4.com for information. Save $15! Enter coupon code “bck” when registering online.

Technology Camp

North Denver metro area. Ages 6-16. JuneAugust. M-F. Our camps make learning technology fun and exciting! We explore great topics including LEGO® Robotics, Movie Making and Video Game Creation.

Build a Crocodile Model Bot that snaps it mouth shut when its motion sensor detects movement. Win a Battling Bot contest with our LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT robots.

Dig into our huge tubs of LEGO® and create a stop motion movie adventure. Create video games with imaginative characters

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C a m p Di rec tory and animation and see if your friends can win your game. And much, much more!

Everything we teach focuses on developing critical skills kids need to become literate in technology. All skill levels are welcome.

Learn more at www.kidstec.com or call Carol Brackman at (303) 494-2687 today!

Bixby Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 5-10. Day Camp. M-F. 7:30 am-5:30 pm. M-F. State of Colorado Dept. of Human Services, #46939. The typical day offers art/crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, games, gardening, drama, free swim, water play, cooking, story/reading time.

Special activities can include visits to areas outside of Bixby, Avid4 Adventure, swimming lessons, and Adventure Quest. Bixby boasts 3 shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large swimming pool, and a ropes course. A wonderful environment. Call Cindy at (303) 494-7508 or e-mail office@bixbyschool.org or check out www.bixbyschool.org for more info. See ad.

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Biz Girls Camp

Boulder. Ages 14-18. Day Camp. M-F. 8 am to 1 pm. Biz Girls Camp is an intensive entrepreneurship and leadership program for high school aged girls. This five -day program includes a mini-MBA with practical hands-on instruction in business, marketing, finance, e-commerce, strategy, and public speaking. Each girl examines her interests and passions and creates a real online e-commerce company during the camp. $395. Call Peter Adams at (720) 3539350 or e-mail info@bizgirlscamp.org or check out www.bizgirlscamp.org for more information.

Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool

Boulder. For 21/2-6-year-olds. A neighborhood preschool/kindergarten, embracing the spirit of the seasons with storytelling, song, movement, carpentry, sculpture, play, music, and outdoor explorations. Year-round programs, including summer camps. Rich and engaging programs available, including morning and afternoon daily programs and our lovely parent/child morning groups. Call us about our craft classes and French camp.

Call (303) 443-4965 for more information or check out www.blueskykindergarten.com.

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Bookworms Early Learning Preschool

Lafayette. Ages 4 and up. Adventure Day Camp. M-F. License #1601514. Sports and Games: Campers will learn new games and sports with an emphasis on cooperative activities. Earth Science and Nature: Campers will promote vital skills of cognitive thinking, cause and effect relationships, etc. Swim and Water: Campers will set out to have fun with water, they will begin by exploring water and how water can change.

In addition, each camp will include activities and field trips surrounding the theme particular to that session. Location: 401 W. Baseline Rd, 80026. Call Stefani Dianne at (303) 666-4449 or e-mail info@bookwormspreschool.com or check out www.bookwormspreschool.com for more information.

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Ballet Nouveau Colorado

Broomfield. Day Camps. Ages 18 months old and up. June 18 - July 28 (4 & 6 week options available). Summer programs for dancers of all ages, abilities and aspirations, from toddler through adult. Introduce your youngest dancers into the world of dance ,including our ever-popular Fairytale Ballet Camp and Dance With Me for toddlers and their caregivers to enjoy together. There are also unique programs for intermediate and advanced dancers to help them hone their skills and rise to their highest artistic ability. Ballet Expressions is our newest class, which is especially designed for children with specific physical and mental needs.

There’s something for everybody this summer at BNC! Location: 3001 Industrial Lane #12, 80020. Call us at (303) 466-5685 or please check www.bncdance.com for details of our summer programs.

Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps and Enrichment Classes

Boulder. Ages 3-13. Offering summer camps for preschool and school-age children from June 4th to August 10th. M-F, 8 am to 4 pm.

State of Colorado licensed and accredited

by ACIS and NAIS. Also offering a wide range of specialty camps and classes for every child’s interest throughout the summer. Science, music, theater, and more. For more information, visit Boulder Country Day’s website www.bouldercountryday.org or call Kath Courter at (303) 527-4931 x230 or kcourter@bouldercountryday.org. See ad.

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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 playmaking camps. Contact Carrie Hausfather at (303) 449-6000 x193 or bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www. bdtacademy.org for more information.

Boulder Performing Arts Co. Drama Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-13. Day Camp. Summer Drama Camps. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. $150800. Everybody has fun making sets & props, writing script, singing, dancing, and acting. Friday performances on stage.

Orphan Annie, Robinhood & Maid Marion, Pocahontas, Mary Poppins, scene study Wicked, stop frame film. Location: 355 Ponca Place. Contact Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 859-4195 or ndemitro@flash.net or check out www.bpac.biz for more information.

Boulder Performing Arts Co. Summer Show

Boulder. Ages 3-13. Day Camp. The big summer show, Peter Pan. 45 min/weekly after 4 pm on Wednesday or Thursday. $75.00. Kids on stage having fun! Singing, acting, and dancing as their favorite Peter Pan character. On vacation? That’s OK. Low commitment & low cost. Auditions on May 15th & 17th. Location: 355 Ponca Place.

Performances on stage August 4th & 5th.

Contact Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 8594195 or ndemitro@flash.net or check out www.bpac.biz for more information.

Boulder Quest Center Ninja Camps

Boulder. Ages vary. SKH Quest licensed school. For 2012, we are offering both day camps and an overnight camp at Cal-Wood.

Your child (or you) will embody the ninja experience: walking softly yet with purpose, listening to winds, yet saying the right words, hiding in the shadows, yet bringing light to the world. Equipment needed depends on the camp. Please contact Mary Casey at Boulder Quest at (303) 440-3647 for details. Location: 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18.

Check out www.boulderquest.com/events or e-mail info@boulderquest.com for more information.

BOULDER County Kids

C a m p Di rec tory Boulder Rock Club

Boulder/Estes Park. Ages 6-12+. Day Camp.

Daily Summer Climbing Camps. M-F, 9 am to 4 pm (6- to 8-year-olds end at 3 pm).

American Mountain Guide Association certificated instructors. Our climbing camps are designed to challenge both the beginner and the experienced climber. Camps start in our indoor facility to practice safety then head outdoors in Boulder or Estes Park to sample the famous climbing in the area.

Our climbing camps focus on fun, climbing skills, leave no trace, and outdoor leadership development. Location: 2829 Mapleton Ave. Call Jen Herling at (303) 865-3557 or e-mail jherling@totalclimbing.com or check out www.totalclimbing.com for more information.

wildly popular Lego™ camps, in collaboration with Bricks 4 Kidz! Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations, and times. Registration is available online at www.bvsd.org/LLL or by calling (720) 561-5968.

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Camp Harmony

Boulder. Ages 2½ to 6. Day Camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Check out our literacybased Camp Harmony curriculum! Each weeklong session will emphasize multiple key core values to foster optimum social and emotional development. Together, we will take a magical journey through one captivating story each session. We will get to know the characters as friends, walk in their shoes, and open our eyes and hearts to new and different experiences. Location: 3990 15th Street, 80304. Call Jennae Sevvom at (303) 444-8452 or Jennae@harmony-preschool. com or harmony-preschool.com for more information.

Broomfield Academy

Broomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer enrichment day camp: “The Journey to Other Worlds.” M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, June 4 to August 3. Before & after care available from 7 am to 6 pm. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. Two-week camp sessions, including space exploration, musical theater, robotics/tech, world music, art design, athletics, environmental science, & paleontology. Swim every day and enjoy educational field trips. Age-appropriate arts & crafts, outdoor play and sports, and other fun activities. Electives include “cooking around the world,” snorkeling, photography, jewelry making, tumbling, dance and poms, the science of Star Wars, outdoor gardening, volleyball, and magic. Children in the summer preschool and Prep programs (ages 3-14) will focus on enriching and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. Location: 7203 W. 120th Avenue. Call (303) 469-6449 or principal@broomfieldacademy.com or check out www.broomfieldacademy.com for more information. See ad.

BVSD Lifelong Learning 2012 Summer Camps

Boulder County. Ages 6-12. Running May 29 – August 10, BVSD Lifelong Learning offers full-day and half-day camps, MonThurs. Theatre/Dance, Visual Arts, Science, Cooking, Language Arts, Outdoors/ Adventure, Music, and NEW! this year, the

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music Camp

Boulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. June 4-8 or June 11-15.

Registration fee: $45 Tuition: $195. Join us this year for “Jungle Jive,” a magical, musical safari! Rumble through the jungle, dancing like wild animals. Practice African drumming and make your own masks and instruments. Jeff Kagan joins us full time this year to lead science and sound with his interactive explorations and a live critter or two. Music integrated with art, science, dramatic play, storytelling, and Orff orchestra. Your kids will be singing along with their CD all year long! Location: 7520 S. Boulder Road, 80303. Visit us at www.

CampOonieKoonieCha.com or call Amy Haywood at (303) 413-1711 for more information.

Children’s Peace Garden

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 4-10. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Spend an active week in the garden, investigating insects, creating art, and exploring plants. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! All equipment provided. $160-$260 per week. Call Annie Sweeney

at (720) 271-8453 or do check out our website at www.growinggardens.org for more information. .

City of Lafayette

Circus Arts Camp

Boulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 16-20 & July 23-27.

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 and an acro finale! End-of-week show! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in.

Presented by Imagination! Circus Arts. Held at Boulder Circus Center 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us online at www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340.

For more detailed information, e-mail us at marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com

Lafayette. Ages 1st to 6th grades. May 29-August 3. Daily, 7 am to 6 pm. State of Colorado licensed program. We keep kids moving in a learning atmosphere.

Affordable, thematic program includes swimming, games, arts, sports, cooking, and field trips. Register for 1 week or 10 weeks. Pay in full (for 6 or more weeks) by April 23rd and receive a 10% discount. Call Kathy Apjoke at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail kathya@cityoflafayette.com or you can also visit www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information.

Camp Harmony

Camp Harmony is led by our dynamic teachers and is designed for children 3-6 years old. Weeklong summer camps beginning June 4th For information contact: Jennae@harmony-preschool.com

Indoor/outdoor classroom, including

3 beautiful sensory gardens, science experiments, skits on our outdoor stage, creative arts and crafts, outdoor play and gardening, games and cooking, and so much more! All taught through a week long story book journey, emphasizing our nine key core values.

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C a m p Di rec tory Classically Kids Workshop Series

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 7-11. A series of fun, interactive workshops designed to engage kids in the excitement of classical music. Participants meet international guest artists, engage in hands-on activities and attend a Colorado Music Festival concert. $12/participant. Held at the Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Rd., in Chautauqua Park. For information visit www.coloradomusicfest.org or call (303) 449-1397 for dates and times. See ad.

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, animal care, & relationship w/horses, mountainboarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping and outings for swimming and boating. Our awesome new barn was built since the 4-mile fire took our old barn! Location: 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302. Transportation provided to/from North Boulder Park.

Equipment needed: Backpack, long pants for horseback riding & mountainboarding, sweatshirt or jacket, water bottle, & lunch. Licensed by the CO State Dept. of Human Services & Child Care. Call Lynn or Gail at (303) 442-4557 or e-mail office@ ColoradoMountainRanch.com and check out www.ColoradoMountainRanch.com

Colvig Silver Camps

Durango. Residential Camp. Ages 11-17: Four-week terms (6/11, 7/13), $4,220.

Ages 7-10: two-week terms (6/11, 6/26, 7/13, 7/28), $2,110. More than 40 years of tradition and innovation in outdoor ADVENTURE and FUN allow us to provide each camper the opportunity to create their own summer experience in a positive, supportive community of camper and adult friends. Creative and diverse in-camp programming combine with exciting wilderness expeditions to meet your family’s goals for a summer, and a life, experience. Mailing: 9665 Florida Rd, 81301. Director Clay Colvig looks forward to speaking with you at (800) 858-2850 or e-mail us at office@ colvigsilvercamps.com. For more information visit www.colvigsilvercamps.com

Clementine Art Studios Summer Camp

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 4-9. M-F, 1 to 4 pm. Clementine Studio offers weekly summer camps focused on creative explorations, using a wide range of materials, techniques, and mediums in an inspiring and nurturing environment! Location: 2775 Valmont.

Please call Lisa Holub at (303) 443-2520 or e-mail lisa@openartsclementine.org or check out www.openartsclementine.org for more information. See ad.

Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Boulder’s original day camp. Ages 7-16. M-F, 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. As campers have sung since 1947, CMR is the best

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camp

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 6-18. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs. Camp Shakespeare is a 3-week intensive for ages 10-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage! Camp Shakespeare runs July 16-August 3, from 1 to 5 pm. Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its 2nd year, is a weeklong “mini camp” for 6- to 9-year-olds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. Call (303) 492-1973 or e-mail csfedout@colorado.edu to sign up. Please visit our website at www.coloradoshakes.org/education-outreach/camps for more information.

Common Threads Summer Sewing Camps

Boulder. Ages 7-10 and 11-16. Day Camp.

M-F. Half-day programs: 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to 5:30 pm. June 4 to August 10. Our fifth exciting summer! Each week projectcentered, multiple registrations welcome.

Age-appropriate camps. Projects include machine and hand sewing, pattern making, design, and mixed media. Make new friends while crafting inspired designs and gaining skills to last for years! Equipment needed: Daily snack. All other materials included, but kids are welcome to bring their own fabric and participants in the 11-16 age group are encouraged to do so. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80302. Call to register (303) 449-5431, complete information at www. commonthreadsboulder.com/schedule

Cornerstone Farm Summer Horsemanship Camp

Longmont. For ages 7 and up. Day Camp.

9 am to 2 pm. Introduction to Horses and Riding: M-F, June 11-15, July 9-13. For riders age 7 and up with little or no riding experience. Cost $400. Horse Show Camp: M-Sat, June 4-9, July 23-28, August 6-11.

For all level of riders age 7 and up. Focus of daily riding lessons will prepare campers for a real horse show on Saturday. Cost $400 plus show fees. Your horse or ours. Dressage Camp, M-F: June 25-29, For riders age 7 and

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up. Minimum riding requirement of walk and trot. Guest instruction from Dressage trainer, Hallie Calliham. Cost $400. Your horse or ours. Ponies for Preschoolers Pony Camp: M-W. 10 am to 1 pm, June 18-20, July 30-August 1, August 13-15, for riders age 3-6. Campers will enjoy riding along with other horse-related activities. Cost $250.

Equipment needed: Long pants, sunscreen, and sack lunch. Year-round riding lessons as well. Located at Triple Creek Ranch, 4255 Nelson Rd, 80501. Contact Jen Shannon at (303) 828-9040 or please do e-mail us at Jen@cornerstonefarmllc.com or for more information, or you can visit us online at www.cornerstonefarmllc.com

Creative Adventure Camp YWCA

Boulder County. For ages 8-12. Day camp.

YWCA’s EDGE summer day camps from 9 am to 12 pm, M-Th. $95-$150. Stretch your imagination through the YWCA’s day camps for girls and boys. (Visit our website for specific weeks). Camp options include making your own movie, digital storytelling, writing stories/poetry, digital photography, and more. We provide all equipment, including digital cameras and computer access.

Location: 2222 14th Street. Call Jennifer Klimowicz at (303) 443-0419 or e-mail jenniferk@ywcaboulder.org or visit www.ywcaboulder.org for more information.

CU Science Discovery Day Camps

Boulder/Front Range. Ages 5-18. We offer over 220 summer classes covering a range of disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, and art. Our classes provide an eclectic mix of engaging, hands-on activities that are sure to ignite a passion for learning, exploration, and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and under/graduate scientists that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From space science and lunar rovers to digital media arts, gardening and LEGOs—we have something for everyone!

For additional information, please visit us at sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

Dana V. Music Musical Theatre Camp

Louisville. For ages 9 to adult. Bring It to Broadway: Broadway through the Decades runs July 30-August 4 from 12:30 to 6:00 pm. Broadway artist Nancy Anderson and others will lead special classes in dancing,

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Audition Workshop for all students on July 30, from 10 am to 12 pm. Adult Master Class as well! Call Dana V. Music at (303) 974-5586 or e-mail danav@danavmusic. com. Please check www.danavmusic.com for more information.

Doodlebugs Art Studio Art Camp

Louisville. For ages 5 and up. Day Camp.

Doodlebugs art camp M-F. 10 am to 1 pm and 1 to 3 pm. $140-$155 per week. Amazing art camps for kids! Sign up for one week or all summer! Visit beadoodlebug.com for camp descriptions and availability! Location: 305 S McCaslin Blvd. Suite 6, 80027.

Contact Heather or Kristina at (720) 8906184 or info@beadoodlebug.com or visit beadoodlebug.com for more information and to register online.

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Dream Makers Super Summer Fun

Boulder. For ages 2 1/2 to 8. Day Camp. June 11 - August 17. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm ($42 per day) or 9 am to 3:15 pm ($67 per day). Enroll for the whole week 9-1 and save $50. Only $160 per week, or choose any two, three, or four days throughout the summer. It is not necessary to sign up for a full week, or for the entire summer. Work us in around YOUR vacations! Enriching curriculum of summertime fun, including art, water play, sports sampler, fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, organic cooking creations, kid’s chemistry, unusual pets, & other enjoyable educational activities.

Weekly themes. Call for a brochure. Knowing that your child is enjoying every moment of summer camp in our invigorating, safe setting is a wonderful feeling for all! Dropins are welcome on a space-available basis.

Location: 1345 28th St., 80302. Contact Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101 or gedenbed@ comcast.net for more information.

Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp

Eldorado Springs. For ages 5-15. Day camp.

9 am-3 pm, M-F. $250 per week with 50% discount for siblings. Kids and teens will have a blast at our fun-filled camps, which run 7 weeks through June and July. In a beautiful natural setting they will enjoy a free-spirited yoga arts and nature camp that integrates the wonderful body/mind/heart benefits of yoga with traditional summer camp activities such as swimming and hiking. Kids come home feeling nourished & balanced. Location: 2875 County Road 67, 80303. Register online at www.eldoradoyoga.org or call 303249-1671 to register or for more information.

Exploring Minds Academy

Erie. Ages 5-11 years (completed kindergarten). Hours and days: 6 am to 6 pm, M-F. Super Funtastic Camp program that is designed to encourage learning with fun.

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 for more information or please check out www. exploringmindsacademy.com

Family HEART Camp of the Rockies

Regional. Residential camp for all ages, July 11-18 in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.

Family HEART Camp is a unique community experience for parents and children who want more harmony, ease, authenticity, respect, and trust in their families and in the world. Please e-mail us at contact@ familyheartcamp-rockies.org or check out www.familyheartcamp-rockies.org for more information and pricing.

Summer Dance Camps & Classes

Boulder/Broomfield. Summer is time for great memories, new friends and fun fitness!

No dance experience required. One-day camps, and four-week dance sampler classes are available for ages 3 and up. Dance sampler classes will include instruction for a different style of dance each week. Camp themes include Rock-Star, Teen Dance Day, Disney Princess, Spy Kids, and a National Dance Day Party! Call today to reserve your spot! Call Boulder: (303) 442-3745, Broomfield: (303) 466-8626 or e-mail us at info@elitedanceacademy.net and check out www.elitedanceacademy.net/camps for more information.

Join us for hands-on science fun!

Summer classes for ages 5-18 run May 29-Aug 3.

Register online now! sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

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Boulder. Ages 5 to 105. Day Camp. July 16-21. A Midsummer Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream String Camp. M-F with 2 pm Saturday student concert and 7 pm Friday faculty concert.

Budding program for beginners 10 am to 12 pm. Violin, viola, cello, & string quartet.

Featuring renowned, award-winning teachers and guest artists from Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned A Far Cry string ensemble, www.afarcry.org.

We offer composition, music appreciation, theory, sight-reading, master classes, chamber and orchestral training, jazz, fiddle, and more. String quartet seminar for advanced quartet training. Please refer to our website at www.FSAmusic.org for details and online registration. Contact us by e-mail at info@fsamusic.org or call us at (303) 9086784 for more information.

and many more. Licensed and accredited.

Discounts available for early registration.

View complete details and register now at www.friendsschoolboulder.org or call (303) 499-1999 ext. 223, or e-mail us at SummerCamp@friendsschoolboulder.org for more information.

Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wilderness Program The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wilderness Institute

Colorado and Wyoming. Fun, creative, girlpositive wilderness courses specifically created for girls, ages 8-18. Have a blast backpacking, rock climbing, learning outdoor skills, and expressive arts while building the confidence to rock your world. Four- to 12-day overnight and day-camp sessions.

Tuition $495-$1,595; includes food, gear, clothing. Generous scholarships available.

June-August. AEE accredited. Please call us at (303) 938-9191 or please e-mail us at moreinfo@womenswilderness.org or check out www.womenswilderness.org for dates and details.

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Growing In Art Camp

Longmont. For ages 6-8 and 9-12. Day camp. M-F. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm/1 to 2:30 pm. $125 per camp Art Ed. K-12, Colorado certified teacher, 20-plus years experience.

Kids will learn the tools to draw and paint successfully while having fun exploring different mediums with ink, pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylics, and silk screen painted T-shirts. Location: 1053 Purdue Drive, 80503. Call Laurie Hickman at (303) 485-5099 or e-mail lauriehickman@hotmail. com for more information.

Boulder. For ages 3-11. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Let your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination take flight through the exploration of art, music, theater, creative movement, and empowerment in the outdoors at Journey Camp! This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s themes are Earth Magic (ages 3-5), Hindu Mythology (ages 7-11), and an all-girls camp Goddesses (ages 7-11).

Check out www.kidsjourneycamp.com or e-mail kidsjourneycamp@gmail.com for more information.

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Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Weeklong, morning & afternoon sessions. June 11 to July 27. Preschool, elementary, and middle school ages. Backyard Camp, Creative Cooking Lab, Fashion Art, Comedy Theater, Circus, Boulder on Bikes, Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Technology Classes from Bits, Bytes & Bots

Center at (303) 443-2969, e-mail info@ kutandara.com or visit www.kutandara.com for more information or to register.

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French Immersion Summer Camp The Language of Food

Boulder. Ages 6-12. Day camp. M-F. Weekly sessions. Licensed school. June 11-15 and June 18-22. 1:30 to 5:30 pm. $265/week. July 30-August 3 and August 6-10 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. $310/week.

A language and art program, where children are immersed in a French environment in which all activities are taught in French, including cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, theater, mask making, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. PUT FRENCH INTO ACTION! Located at Blue Sky School, 3046 11th street, 80304. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or e-mail marie@thelanguageoffood.com to register your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spot in camp!

pm. See website for fees. Fun-filled days that include riding, crafts, games, lessons, and water activity on the last day of week. Equipment needed: Closed in shoes, pants are required. Helmets provided. Call Isabel or Robin at (720) 445-1006 or e-mail ponies@icponies.com or check out icponies. com for more information.

ICPonies Summer Horse and Pony Day Camp

Longmont. Ages 6-11. Day Camp. June, July, and August. M-TH. 8:30 am to 1:30

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Boulder. Ages 4-14. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm.

Three sessions: June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22. Our unique program gives children an in-depth opportunity to explore a wide range of music, dance, drumming, and games from Africa. Kids play by ear and build their musical confidence on all levels.

Held at air-conditioned Boulder Mennonite church in SW Boulder (not affiliated with church). Nonperishable snack, lunch, and water bottle needed. No prior musical experience necessary; family and multisession discounts are available. Call Kutandara

Longmont. WANTED: Children in grades 2-6 who enjoy learning about animals. M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy a PAWS-itive summer at Longmont Humane Society, performing a pet-related job every day, learning proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, 4th-6th graders view a feline neuter surgery in our clinic, talk with our veterinarian & vet-techs, and perform CSI techniques to solve a fictional pet theft. $250. per child/per week. Check our website for application forms and schedules at www. longmonthumane.org under Education, or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 264.

KidzArt

Boulder. Ages 5-10. Day camp. M-F. 1 to 4 pm. Awesome art camps. Around the World: Explore other countries and cultures through their art. Create unique art as a souvenir and get your passport stamped after each day.

Zoofari: Check out all kinds of cool creatures and the places they live. Learn how to draw some of your favorite animals! All art supplies included. For more information call Michelle Goffin at (303) 530-1368, e-mail michelle@kidzart.com, www.kidzartboco. com or check out www.boulderjcc.org to register.

Kindermusik at Longmont Suzuki Strings

Longmont. For ages 0 - 7 (accompanied by caregiver.) Day camps. M-F. 60 - 90 minutes per class. The Kindermusik Adventures summer camp series was created by the musical learning experts at Kindermusik International. Every activity helps children learn how they learn best by inspiring their natural sense of wonder and imagination in a developmentally appropriate, musical way.

Location: 356 1/2 Main St, #2. Call Lisa Hollis at (720) 684-7684 or e-mail lisa_hollis@hotmail.com or check out www.lisahollis.musicteachershelper.com/kindermusik for more information.

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Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School

Boulder. For ages 3-18. Day camp. Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School summer session identifies and nurtures individual strengths to further the freedom of expression. It offers a sound classical ballet training in conjunction with contemporary movement classes to develop the student’s knowledge, understanding, and passion for dance. We educate, encourage, and support the needs of each and every individual student. Location: 2590 Walnut Street, (Dairy Center for the Arts), 80302. Call Jenifer Sher at (303) 5452298 or dance@lemonspongecake.org or check out www.lemonspongecake.org for more information.

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center

Longmont. Ages 4-14. Day camps. JuneAugust, M-F. Discover history, art, and science in these hands-on camps. Learn from professional artists, a real blacksmith, a mountain man, and dedicated science instructors. Camps held outdoors in historic buildings or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. Call for equipment requirements and fees. Call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum for more information.

Manifest Art Gallery Summer Art Camp

Niwot. Ages 7 to 13. Day Camp. M-F, Morning session 9 to 1 pm, afternoon session 1 to 4 pm, all day 9 am to 4 pm.

Price includes all art materials and snacks.

Children in the morning session or staying all day can bring a sack lunch, or for an additional cost we can supply lunch.

Summer camp sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis, with 12 spaces in each session. NEW THIS YEAR... Student art show and SALE! Every Thursday night, from June 7th to August 16th, we will have an exhibit of art work done by students attending the summer camps. Students are encourage to help show and sell their works.

Location: 108 2nd Ave., 80544-0881. Call Karen Adler at (303) 652-0952 or e-mail

Mountain Kids Summer Day Camp

Louisville. For ages 5-13. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! May 29th thru August 10th. 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 e-mail anna@mountain-kids.com or visit www. mountain-kids.com/louisville for more information. See ads.

Mountain Peak Summer Camp

Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F. (June 4-August 10).

Camp is for children entering kindergarten through age 12. Tired of summer camp programs with too many kids? We offer a small setting with low staff/child ratio. Field trips (including swimming), academics, craft projects, games, etc. Full or part time. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, 80501. Contact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or e-mail mountainpeak@comcast.net or please check out www.mountainpeakschool.com for more information.

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Mountain SongTM Rhythmic Rainbows

Boulder. For ages 4-6. Explore music fundamentals as they relate to movement and painting! Thematic units will integrate dynamics, shape, form, and feeling as they relate to different art forms. Plenty of opportunity for creative expression, improvisation, friendship, and fun! One-week long summer sessions in a small, intimate setting. Contact Jane Smolens at Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. at (303) 413-1120 or check out our website at www. mountainsongmusic.com

Summer Clay Camp

Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer Clay Camps 10 to noon. One-week

sessions. $125. includes everything. Fun, professionally taught classes in our new fullservice studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of.

Small class size. Our 14th summer program.

Afternoon- and half-day sessions available.

Location: 920 Main St. Suite B. Call John Hansen or Echo Zoyiopoulos at (303) 9260996 or e-mail mudslingerspotteryinc@ gmail.com or please check out us out at www.mudslingerspottery.com

music FUNdamentals

Boulder. Ages 8-11. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm. $220 ($200 early registration) A super-fun intensive music program taught by local favorite Lisa Harrington, where campers will learn keyboard harmony, swing with the 12-bar blues, jam on African and Latin percussion, and dive into classical masterpieces with stories and art projects.

An ideal supplement to piano lessons. Small class size means lots of individual attention, friendship, and great music-making!

Location: Mapleton Hill studio near downtown. Call Lisa Harrington at (303) 4490662 or e-mail lisaharrington@me.com or please check out www.lisaharringtonmusic. com for more information.

Niwot Grassroots Teen Theatre on the Green

Niwot. For ages 8-18. Creating theatrical magic since 1999. Indoor/outdoor day camp.

One-, two-, and three-week programs, June 6-July 28. Weekdays with varying hours.

Elite, mixed, and junior production camps.

Original productions created together.

Cooperative theatrical creation in a fun, supportive, hometown environment. Fees: $275-$695. Discounts available. Mailing address: P.O. Box 381, 80544. Call Kathy Raczkowski at (303) 652-6523 for registration and more information.

Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

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

M-F. USFA coaches beginning fencing.

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! $170/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts). Mailing address: 1949 33rd Street, 80301. Call Gary

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

Parlando School for the Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 6 pm. Parlando School for the 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 voice and musical theater.

Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Contact Travis LaBerge at (303) 442-0006 or please e-mail info@parlando. org or check out www.parlando.org for more information.

Guitar Summer Camp

Boulder. Day camp for ages 7 and up. Four 1-week sessions: Two 1-week sessions: July 9th-20th. M-F, 9 am-12 pm. GUITAR KIDS WANTED. Make your own CD! Rock out, play the blues, or hit a reggae groove. Guitar is a fun way for kids to learn self-confidence, creativity, and focus. Students earn a certificate of achievement upon completion.

Includes opportunity to perform. $199/week.

Beginners welcome! For more information please go to www.paulrobertsguitar.com or contact Paul Roberts at (720) 479-9697 or paul@paulrobertsguitar.com

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

Lafayette. Theater experience for ages 5 and up, M-F, afternoon rehearsals June 18.

Own costume required. A large cast of both children and adults will perform Narnia.

The musical version of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. A family musical theater presentation at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Auditions May 19 and 26, 1-4 p.m.

Everyone gets a part. Performances July 19-22. $75 membership fee. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration.

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Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops

Lafayette. Weeklong workshop for ages 7-16, M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Full-day workshops enable students to study while learning to sing, dance, and act. June 4-8: Snoopy, June 11-15: Jungle Book and July 23-27: Wizard of Oz. Advanced 2-week workshop: July 30-August 10, Kiss Me Kate, (public performances Aug. 10, 11), while learning to sing, dance, and act. Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check us out online at www.peanutbutterplayers. com for more information and registration.

Red Ball Kids!

Lafayette. Ages 9-14. Day camp. Summer Theatre Camp! M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. June 11-22. Red Ball Kids is a unique and funfilled conservatory-style theatre camp.

Your children work collaboratively with each other and professional teaching artists to create original work. Throughout our two-week camp, kids learn skills in acting, clowning, improvisation, music, movement, and playwriting. $550.00. Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 1241 Ceres Drive, with the final performance at the Mary Miller Theatre at 300 E. Simpson Street. Call Meridith Grundei at (720) 3753742 or please e-mail inquire@redballkids. com or check out www.redballkids.com for more information. .

Reel Kids

Boulder/Superior. Ages 7-16. Day camp.

M-F, 11 am to 4 pm. Film/acting summer camp. $250. Member of Town of Superior, Boulder Chamber of Commerce and BVSD/ LLL Star in a Short Film!! At REEL KIDS we use fun, creative improvisation games to help kids learn to create honest, real and interesting characters. All students receive a DVD copy of their film. Location: Superior Marketplace, 602 Center Dr. #E, 80027. Call Tracey Hinkley at (303) 530-7600 or e-mail traceyhinkley@gmail.com or check out www.myreelkids.com for more information.

RoanOake Farm Horse Camp

Longmont. All ages. Day camp. Call for days and hours. Summer youth program at the farm. Internationally certified instructor. Lessons, camps, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mommy and Meâ&#x20AC;? programs available for all ages. We offer a safe, fun, & peaceful environment, with well-trained, gentle horses and ponies.

Variety of programs with flexible scheduling. Equipment needed: ASTM/SEI Helmets (bike fine), closed- toe shoes, water bottle, sunscreen. Call Stephanie Wendorf at (303) 359-2273 or e-mail roanoakefarm@aol.com or check out www.RoanOakeFarm.com for more information.

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Creating Champions in Sports and in Life Weekly & Overnight Mountain Bike Camps â&#x20AC;˘ June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August Team & After School Programs â&#x20AC;˘ March â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October SMBA 303.447.8014 www.ridesmba.org

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Rock & Roll Camp for Teens and Kids

Lafayette. Ages 6-17. Day camp. 10 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon. M-F. BEST OF BOULDER 2008, Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and preferred teen music camp! 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, recorded gig at a local venue. Fees: $425 per week (teen) OR $250 per week (child). Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026. Equipment needed: Guitars, basses, cords, and drumsticks.

Visit www.doghousemusic.com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 7 - 14. Day Camp. T/W/Th, 8 am to 4 pm. Session 1: July 10-12; July 1719; July 24-26. Session 2: July 30-August 2; Aug 6-9. A fly fishing camp with an emphasis on fun and fishing. Tons of activities. Only four campers per guide for better instruction.

Fishing, fly tying, bug collection, awards ceremony. Fishing equipment provided.

Location: 1904 Arapahoe Ave. Call Brian Harris or Randy Hicks at (303) 447-2400 or randymhicks@gmail.com or do check our website at rockymtanglers.com for more information.

Rocky Mountain Day Camp

Superior and Boulder. Co-ed ages 4-14. Day camp. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fully licensed by State of Colorado. We divide our campers by age and gender. Our program includes: sports, swimming, arts and crafts, music, drama, archery, rocketry, games, tennis, golf, color war, special events, rock wall, and more! We are Boulder Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best summer day camp for boys and girls! $320 to $335 per week. Locations: 3351 Indiana St., Superior and 1301 High St., Boulder. Call David Hansburg at (303) 495-5204 or e-mail david@rockymtndaycamp.com or check out www.rockymtndaycamp.com for information and to register your campers.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for Narnia, Aladdin, Gleeful 2, and more.

One-, two- and four-week camps, starting May 29. M-F, 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-care 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 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or register at www.theaterforkids.net. See ad.

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Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-8. Join us for Peter Pan, Beauty & The Beast, The Wizard of Oz, and more. Three-week camps, starting May 29.

M-F. AM session: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. PM session: 1 to 5 pm. 8:1 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, (near 55th/ Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or register online at www.theaterforkids.net. See ad.

Boulder. For ages 7-17. Weekly camps & weekends for Team SMBA. Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, juniors, downhill days, and more. SMBA is celebrating its 19th year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Jessie Vogt/Sage Porter at (303) 447-8014 or please e-mail us at info@lertprograms.com or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information.

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Rocky Ridge Music Camp

Estes Park. Ages 10 and up. Residential camp. Junior Student Seminars. $1,700, includes room and board. Junior Student Seminars are for young musicians who want to advance their musical skills in an intense, creative, and nurturing environment. Young Artist Seminar (ages 15-24) and Adult Piano and Chamber Music Seminars also available. Call Karen Dusek at (970) 586-4031 or rrmc@rockyridge.org or check out www. rockyridge.org for more information.

Boulder. For ages 5-16. Day camps. Weekly Summer Cooking Camps. Half-day and full-day, M-F, May 29 - August 24. Join us on a cooking adventure with flavors from around the world. Learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun in the kitchen.

Guest chefs will teach each week. Menus for 2012 will include Mexican, Asian, American, Mediterranean, and European.

We eat what we make, so bring your appetite. Location: 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 80305.

Call Carol Wiggins at (303) 494-2665 or e-mail Carol@stiritupcooking.com or check out www.stiritupcooking.com

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Central Boulder. Ages 0-6+ yrs. Day camp.

M-F, 9 am to 5 am. (2-, 3- & 5-day options).

All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided. State licensed. Nature-based, experiential learning at its best...from our own backyard to local organic farms to hiking the trails nearby; swimming, Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Zoo, and more. Student/Teacher ratio 3:1. Location: 1020 Portland Pl, 80304. Call Rita Batiste at (303) 709-0549 or Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911. Please e-mail us at admin@strawberryfarmboulder. com or go to www.strawberryfarmboulder. com for more information.

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Sunflower Preschool

Boulder. Ages 5-15: Secrets of Friendship: What makes kids like other kids? Find out!

Six secrets of making & keeping friends!

Ages 8-15: 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. $150 for early registration. 5 sessions, 90 minutes each.

For more information: Call (303) 915-4421, e-mail: slewis.consulting@gmail.com, check out www.SS4k.com, Facebook.com/ sLewisCounselor

Boulder. For ages 2 1/ 2-6 yrs. From 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. M-F. Sunflower, est. 1981, offers hands-on, child-directed activities.

Summer is outdoor oriented with extensive gardens and a science emphasis. BYO play clothes, swimsuits, towels, and lunch. We offer M-F, MWF, and TTH schedules. We are closed for the first 2 weeks of July. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Call Debbie Ellman at (303) 494-2012, or you can also e-mail us at info@sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com to register.

Sunflower Farm Summer Camps

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp

Longmont. For ages 3-10. (June 1-August 12). Step back into an old-fashioned rural summer! Giant tree houses, pony rides, popsicles, baby animals! Explore the magical forest off the beaten path. Feed animals, groom horses, collect eggs. Gardening and building projects, plus a barn full of unusual nature/recycled materials to create art. Let your imagination soar! Campers break into groups, based on age. Camp counselor staff will range from older teens with an interest in children’s education paired with experienced women/teachers in the community.

Swimsuits (for sprinkler play) under clothes please. Every session is different, so sign up for several! Location: 11150 Prospect Rd. 80501. To view schedule and register online, go to www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call (303) 774-8001.

Boulder. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. $15/week materials fee. The summer program emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities. We enjoy taking walks, gardening, water play, and learning about native plants and animals, as well as many arts/crafts projects. Bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Call Debbie Ellman at (303) 494-2012, or you can also e-mail us at info@sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com to register.

Sunrise Anglers, LLC Kids Fly Fishing Camps

Sunflower Kids Art Studio

Boulder. For ages 5-12. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. Come join us for the summer of inspiration, creation, and fun at our new, bright, and spacious studio space!

Each week we will focus on one of the ten interesting subjects and create an artwork based on that theme. Equipment needed: Lunch, water bottle, smock. Location: 5345 Arapahoe Ave. 80303. Call (720) 939-7545 or e-mail lika@artsunflower.com or check out www.artsunflower.com for more information.

Boulder. For Ages 7-16. Day camp and residential camps. Camps start July 9th for the two younger groups and July 11th for the teenager group. M-F. 8 am to 4 pm.

Sunrise Anglers offers Boulder County kids the adventure of their summer break. Three different age groups with a 2-to-1 guide ratio. Learn to not only fly fish but respect the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Transportation provided. No equipment needed, everything is provided for a safe, fun, and educational journey into the world of fly fishing. Cost: $350-$500. Call Thomas Schneider at (303) 532-9111, or e-mail us at kingfisher@sunriseanglers.com or check out www.sunriseanglers.com for more information.

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Our staff will provide you with the climbing experience you are looking for. Summer camps are a great experience for young climbers both beginner and experienced. $250 to $450 per week. For more information and registration please visit our website at www.thespotgym.com or call (303) 3798806.

The Patchwork School Summer Camps

Louisville. Ages 1-12. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Once again, The Patchwork School will be offering various weeks of summer camp fun! Join us for outdoor exploration, gardening, water, mud, and more. Location: 1428 Main Street, 80027.

Call Christy at (720) 271-6729 or e-mail info@thepatchworkschool.com or please check out www.thepatchworkschool.com for more information.

for the outdoors while keeping them safe.

Students complete the program with a newfound respect and awe of 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 please e-mail us at info@thornenature.org

Treehouse Learning

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

The Spot Bouldering Gym and Climbing School

Boulder & Littleton. Ages 3 - 15. Day camp.

Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with Thorne summer camp! Our experienced, CPR, and first-aid trained instructors help facilitate student learning and appreciation

Boulder. Ages 6-15. Day camps. June to August. Summer climbing camps for all ages and levels. The Spot is Boulder’s premier bouldering gym. Enjoy amazing free-

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Location: 175 N 96th Street, 80027. Call (303) 666-1950 or please e-mail director@ treehouselearning.com or see our website at www.treehouselearning.com for more details. See ad.

Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 10-15. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. July 23-27. Drill team is a choreographed ride to music between a group of riders. Riders are challenged to ride in sync and complete moves as a group on horseback. This camp will focus on and sharpen riders’ control of the horses speed and movement while working as a team.

Friday afternoon performance for family and friends on July 27th at 6 pm. Cost: $500 with a non refundable deposit of $200. All materials for costumes provided, Camp T-shirt made by campers. Campers bring sack lunches and water bottles. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd, 80503. Maximum 8 children per camp. Must be able to walk/trot/ canter. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 3083113 or e-mail tamrastockwell@comcast.net or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or check out triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings.

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Triple Creek Ranch “Wanna-be” a Cowgirl/ Cowboy Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 8-14. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Camp 1: July 9-13, Camp 2: July 16-20. Explore the history of the Old West. Ride and learn Western riding skills, gymkhana games, trail riding, care for the horses, roping skills. Play group games on horseback rodeo style. Create personal brands with leather crafts. Storytelling about famous cowpokes and outlaws. Cook dinner on the campfire, guitar playing/singing, hayride, with friends and family on Friday evening, ending a week of camp; the perfect way to make lasting memories! So bring our boots and hat and get ready for a ropin’wrangling-rustlin’ good time. YEE-HAW! Cost: $550 with a nonrefundable deposit of $200. Campers bring sack lunches and water bottles. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd, 80503. Maximum 8 children per camp. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or e-mail tamrastockwell@comcast.net or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or you can also check out triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings.

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horse. Perform a beautiful riding demonstration for family and friends (on June 15th or 29th) to show their riding skills, creative costumes, and the magic they learned in the world of fantasy horses! Ride, design, learn and create during the magical week. Cost: $500 with a nonrefundable deposit of $200.

All materials for costumes provided, camp T-shirt made by campers. Campers bring sack lunches and water bottles. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd, 80503. Maximum 8 children per camp. For beginner to advance.

Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or e-mail tamrastockwell@comcast.net or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or please check out triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings.

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Triple Creek Ranch Fantasy Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 8-14. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Camp 1: June 11-15, and Camp 2: June 25-29. Discover the magic of learning about each fantasy horse, their magic, enchantments, & powers by riding real horses! Create stories on horseback as campers create new identities transforming into enchanted riders on their assigned fantasy

Boulder. Ages 7-12. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 2:30 pm. This is for children to explore the natural world as never before. Through primitive living skills your children will discover a deep connection with the earth. We’ll be telling stories, playing games, and enjoying adventures! We’ll be making fire by friction, tracking, making bows and arrows, discovering bird language, and many other awesome skills. Equipment needed: Outdoor clothing, warm clothing, water bottle, food. Call Simon Harrison at (303) 823-0875 or check out www.wildearthschildren.org

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YMCA of Boulder Valley Camp Santa Maria

Grant, CO. Ages 6-16. Overnight resident camp. One-week and two-week in-camp and adventure trip sessions. ACA accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. An overnight camp experience created with a focus on youth development. Campers will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including hiking, backpacking, climbing, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, swimming, art, drama, and sports. Our goal is to provide campers with experiences that support their growth and help them develop relationship, leadership, and decision-making skills. Location: 51321 US HWY 285, 80448 (45 minutes west of Denver.) E-mail SantaMaria@ymcabv. org or call (303) 413-9622 x4450 or check out www.ymcabv.org for more information.

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YMCA of Boulder Valley Fun in the Sun Day Camp

Boulder Valley area. For children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. At YMCA “Fun in the Sun” programs we focus on lots of outdoor summer fun and games, where children learn and develop new skills through special activities, a variety of games and crafts, and exciting field trips.

Camp is held in various elementary school locations throughout Boulder County.

Weekly themes, field trips, swimming, outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science. Three ageappropriate groups. For more information about Fun in the Sun programs call (303) 443-4474 x2001 or visit www.ymcabv.org.

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YMCA of Boulder Valley Specialty Summer Day Camps

Boulder Valley area. Day camps. We have a variety of specialty summer day camps for all ages. Arapahoe Sports Camp, Fine Arts Camp, Lego Robotics Camp, Skateboarding Camp, Y-Riders Cycling Camp, and many Teen-specific camps, including Leaders in

YMCA of Boulder Valley Trailblazers Day Camp

Boulder Valley area. For ages entering 1st grade to entering 7th grade. A new outdoor education experience! Explore, Create, Educate! The art of questioning comes naturally to children when exploring the great outdoors campers will be encouraged to ask when, where, how, and why. Campers will be divided into three age-appropriate groups and focus on a different subject each week; air, water, the earth, insects, and creatures using nature. Campers will develop skills and self-confidence in a fun, hands- on, educationally rich environment while learning about nature in the world around us. A weekly swim trip and an age-appropriate hike will be included for each age group.

Groups may combine to share hiking destinations when appropriate. Special guests from the community will be a part of each week’s activities. Wear clothes you can get grubby in and shoes that fit well and are well broken in. We will be moving and getting dirty every day. Visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

ing small individualized workshops designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and the museum’s exhibitions. Workshops include: Paper Passion, From Sumi to Sharpie, Art Adventurer, and Wearable Shareable.

Weekly student exhibition and reception for families in the museum. $140, $120 Members, $25 Lunch Bunch. Receive a 5% discount when you enroll more than one child in the same family in camp together. Contact the museum at (303) 443-2122 or info@bmoca. org. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and more information.

Day Camps for Kids at Christchurch

Louisville. Ages 3-12. Sports, music, art & bible day camps. June 4-8, June 25-28, July 9-13, July 16-19, and July 23-27. 9 am to noon. M-F. All camps are hosted in historic downtown Louisville at Front Street Commons, 1 block north of Louisville Public Library. Each ChristChurch day camp is staffed by experienced, trained, and screened staff who love God and love kids. $10/kid/day or $35 for the whole week. Preregister your child at www.ourchristchurch. org or call (720) 836-7188 or e-mail us at info@ourchristchurch.org for more information.

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YMCA Longmont

Longmont/Frederick. Preschool-8th grades. Summer Y-Camp promises an action-packed summer. All programming highlights the Four Core Values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility. Activities: swimming, sports, games, arts and crafts, cooking, science, and field trips. Sports camps, too: swimming, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and soccer. Full- and half-day camps for preschoolers. Preregistration required for all camps. Call (303) 776-0370 or please visit our website at www.longmontymca. org for more information.

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Young Artists at Work

Boulder. For ages 5-8, 9-12. Half- and fullday art-making workshops offered during the weeks of June 4 to August 3. M-F. 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm, Lunch Bunch, from noon to 1 pm. Hands-on art-making camp, featur-

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Acorn School for Early Childhood Development—Boulder 2580 Iris Avenue (303) 938-8233 Contact - Kathy Azevedo Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Acorn School is a full-day program serving a diverse population from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our small group sizes, low ratios, and our primary caregiving philosophy make us a high-quality early care and education program. Two meals & snacks served daily. 4-star Qualistar rated center.

NAEYC accredited. Now enrolling all ages. www.facebook.com/theacornschool W: www.theacornschool.org E: kathy@theacornschool.org

Active Boulder Kids Preschool & After School Care—Boulder 5001 Pennsylvania Ave. (303) 499-9854 Contact - Kristen Argow Ages: 2 1/2 - 9 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm A world of creative and fun discoveries and adventures! 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. Small classroom sizes, caring, qualified teachers, nature/play-based/learning centers.

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

Autana Bilingual Montessori Preschool—Boulder 4732 Greylock St. (720) 935-9740 Contact - Raquel or Patricia Ages: 21/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Autana Preschool is a bilingual Montessori home-based preschool.

We offer a warm and loving home atmosphere, Montessori learning areas, education for peace, joy of learning, Spanish (bilingual staff), nature-oriented activities, a strong sense of community, and a vegetable and flower garden. NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL! W: www.autanaschool.com E: info@autanaschool.com

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7505 Contact - Jack Kim Ages: 2 yrs 9 mos - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: 5 1/2-hour program. Extended Hours: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Children participate in a wide variety of developmental activities, including art, music, science, dramatic play, and small and gross motor.

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

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Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool—Boulder 3046 11th St. (303) 443-4965 Contact - Staff Ages: 21/2 - 6 yrs. Licensed Year-round/summer camp program.

Program Days: M-F, Hours 8:30 am to 1 pm, + aftercare to 3:30 pm.

Our rich curriculum embraces the arts and honors the seasons: gardening, handwork, music, puppetry, crafts, movement, baking, and storytelling. Afterschool Art Program. Morning Glory Program for parents & toddlers 6 months to age 3. Summer Camp June and July.

W: blueskykindergarten.com

Bookworms Early Learning Preschool—Lafayette 401 West Baseline Rd. (303) 666-4449 Contact - Stefani DiAnne Ages: infant - pre-K State License #1601514 Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: Based on need, call to schedule.

Welcome. Our philosophy focuses on the whole child through a combination of self-directed and teacher-guided activities. We believe familiarizing children with social concepts is equally as important as teaching lessons in math, language, and science. Our bilingual immersion program introduces early learning concepts equally in both languages and encourages multiculturalism. Our environment is eco-healthy, and our vegan/vegetarian recipes use organic, natural whole foods from local growers when available. Menus accommodate allergies and food restrictions. CCCAP approved and separate infant/toddler room. Curriculum provides for twin/close-age siblings and other special behavioral situations that arise for parents.

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

Boulder Bilingual Childcare & Preschool—Boulder 2700 29th Street (303) 815-8086 Contact-Patricia Swanson Ages: 1 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

A multi-cultural family environment with many daily educational activities. Homemade healthy food prepared fresh every day. Our Director, Patricia Swanson, has been working with children since 1995 and would like to invite you to check out her latest and greatest achievement—our beautiful new child care facility. Please call for an appointment.

W: www.BoulderBilingualChildcare.com E: PatriciaRayo@aol.com

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Court N. (303) 527-4931 x248 Contact-Patti Lemlein Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/Camp Program Days: M-F Preschool Hours: 8 am to 1 pm or 3 pm

BOULDER County Kids Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available.

Accreditations: NAIS and ACIS. Small class size, one-on-one attention and a welcoming and caring environment distinguishes the preschool program at BCD. Inviting classrooms and creative outdoor spaces encourage active participation in a mix of activities and materials designed to enhance children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. The academically based curriculum is a mix of teacher-directed/childinitiated activity. Summer camp available in June and July.

W: bouldercountryday.org E: plemlein@bouldercountryday.org

Boulder County Head Start—Boulder 3482 N. Broadway (720) 564-2210 Contact - Susi Gritton Ages: 3-5 Licensed September - May Program Days: M-F (full-day) or Tu-F (half-day).

Boulder County Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive (health, nutrition, family supports, social/ emotional, and physical development) preschool. In addition to a quality experience that supports school readiness skills for your child, we believe our job is to help families connect with resources and support families’ engagement in their child’s education. Income guidelines for eligibility apply.

W: www.bouldercounty.org E: sgritton@bouldercounty.org

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield 7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat Garner, Principal Ages: 2 1/2+ Licensed Year-round, including summer Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm before/after-school option (7 am to 6 pm).

Days: M-F. 2, 3, or 5 days/week. 1/2-day & full-day options.

Academic preschool and jr. kindergarten. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education, helping children be exceptional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and after-school programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus with creative outdoor spaces, a swimming pool and a teaching garden for ages 2 1/2 -7.

W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: principal@broomfieldacademy.com

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 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.

Drop-in, temporary child care center. Children are scheduled one day at a time, and fees are based on a sliding scale. Call at 2 pm to reserve child care for the following day. You may reserve ahead for Saturdays. Center features caring, experienced teachers, and nutritious meals and snacks are included. Please call or visit our website for more information.

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

Children’s Creative Learning Center—Boulder 3050 34th Street (303) 443-5595 Contact - Cortney Kraham Ages: 6 wks-6yrs Licensed & NAEYC Accredited Year-round Program Days: M-F. 7:30 am to 6 pm CCLC provides a stimulating and caring environment designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

We strive to create programs that develop positive self-images for children and respect their individuality, intelligence, and creativity.

The teachers at our center are all highly trained, committed, and dedicated people who truly enjoy working in the field of early childhood education.

W: www.cclc.com/ucarcclc E: ckraham@cclc.com

Children’s Garden Learning Center—Broomfield 7085 W. 119th Place (303) 466-8801 Contact - Karen Rossmann Ages: 6 weeks - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 6:30 am to 6 pm We offer developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for children in a warm, homelike atmosphere.

W: www.childrensgardenlc.com E: directorcglc@childrensgardenlc.com

Children’s House Preschool—Boulder 3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael Knuckey Ages: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed 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. Full-time option is available.

Bringing books to life through the Storybook Journey since 1970.

Our preschoolers explore and experience themes from children’s literature in a fully integrated way through dramatic play, art projects, cooking, science experiments, planting, block building, tactile play, music, and movement. Children discover the joys of becoming an author when their dictated stories are read to the class. Director Elaine McCarthy BCAEYC’s “Educator of the Year 2010” has been with the school since 1992.

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

Cottage Schools Preschool & Child Care—Boulder/Longmont 805 30th Street/1301 North St (Boulder) 1941 Terry St.(Longmont) Boulder (303) 449-4380/(303) 546-6814/Longmont (303) 651-3780 Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: A variety of schedules available.

Known in Boulder and Longmont for their “home away from home” atmosphere combined with their balanced learning programs, the Cottage Schools offer quality education and nurturing child care.

Whether in their Montessori program in Longmont or their creative curriculum program in Boulder, the children enjoy a happy and relaxing environment, where they develop their potentials and their natural enthusiasm for learning. The dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and caretakers are committed to guiding the children’s exploration, creative expression, social and emotional growth, and early academic learning in a way that leads to children’s feelings of success and self-confidence.

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Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder Boulder (720) 274-0101 Contact - Deb Gedenberg Ages: 2 1/2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm (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 Love & Logic approach, 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 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 1/2 - 8. Maximum enrollment of 15 children.

Gateway Montessori School—Longmont 1500 9th Avenue (303) 772-3864 Contact - Linda Gottschalk Ages: 2.5 to 6 Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F . Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 am/12:45 to 3:45 pm.

4 or 5 half-day programs. M-Th or M-F. Full member of AMS. State licensed. Offering an authentic Montessori morning or afternoon part-day program, plus an extended day kindergarten for 5 yr olds in their 2nd or 3rd year at Gateway.

W: www.gatewaymontessorischool.net E: gmschool1002@qwestoffice.net

Exploring Minds Academy—Erie 4051 E. County Line Rd (303) 828-3452 Contact: Linda Ages: 6 wks -6 yrs.

Licensed Year-round Programs Days: M-F Hours: 6 am to 6 pm Quality early learning programs taught by loving and nurturing teachers. Warm nutritious meals served. 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. Flexible full- & part-time programs. Accept Colorado Child Care Assistance program.

W: www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Jarrow Montessori School—Boulder 3900 Orange Court (303) 443-0511 x113 Contact - Cindy Grace Ages: 18 mos to 12 yrs Licensed August - June Program Days: M-F, Hours: 8:30 am to 11:30 or 3:30. Before care starts at 7:30 am for students 3 and up. Aftercare until 6 pm.

Established in 1964, Jarrow Montessori School is the oldest Montessori school in Colorado. We offer a child-centered program, focusing on the whole child. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child. Jarrow provides a multiage-level learning environment prepared by knowledgeable & dedicated teachers. Call for a private tour of our beautiful 3-acre campus.

W: www.jarrow.org E: cindy.grace@jarrow.org

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle Friedman Ages: 3-5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times.

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, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

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

McGregor’s Garden Preschool—South Boulder 3535 Eastman Ave, (Martin Acres) (303) 499-9341 Contact - Barbara or Don McGregor Ages: 2 - 5 years. Licensed for only 12 children.

Program Days: M-F, Hours: 7:30 am to 5 pm. $60 per day.

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

Husband and wife team (both former 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.

Arts and crafts, science, gardening, music, dance, games, puzzles, building, digging, hiking, 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. Fun for your child; peace of mind for you. Closed during BVSD Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring breaks, with no charge when closed. Priority given to children of BVSD teachers. Celebrating our 22nd year.

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BOULDER County Kids Meadowdale Kinderhaus—Niwot 7378 Meadowdale Drive (303) 827-6292 Contact - Stacie Schaefer Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: M-W, 9 am to 1 pm (extended care available till 3 pm) Waldorf-inspired home preschool located in Niwot. Nurturing and protecting childhood in a small group setting is a key element to our Kinderhaus. Play is the heart of the program, and life is the curriculum. Offering a mixed-age program in a beautiful nurturing environment. Children experience baking, painting, finger plays, stories, gardening, and tending to gentle farm animals. Media-free and wholesome organic snack and lunch are provided.

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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, MWF or T/TH full day 7 am - 6 pm. Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to- 5:30 pm.

“Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Children learn best through the arts and music. Each child moves at his/her own pace to each developmentally appropriate group. Music teacher. Classical music during rest time. Creative curriculum. Limited space. Infant Center has 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to students.

Montessori Academy—Lafayette 801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact - Jean Chorbajian Ages 21/2-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:45 am to 5:30 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 preschool and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified and have extensive classroom experience. Music and Spanish are each offered 2 afternoons a week. Schedule a tour today and see plans for a new, specially designed building.

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

Morning Glory Playgroup—Lafayette 210 S. Carr Avenue (303) 926-0224 Contact - Charlotte Ages: 2-5 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 1/2 day 9 am to 12:30 pm and full day from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

Morning Glory Playgroup is a home-based child care program. We offer a nurturing environment while educating your child through imaginative play, music, movement, games, arts and crafts, nature walks, and activities that support everyday living. Licensed family child care training/LifeWays training and certification in progress.

W: www.morninggloryplaygroup.com E: wingold@frii.com

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Jan Ferwerda Ages: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 3-5.

Hours: Full day: 8:30 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:30 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:15 am - 5:30 pm.

Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only fully accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado.

Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus.

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

My Second Home Bilingual Child Care Center—Lafayette Lafayette (303) 664-1098 Contact: Denise Oliver Ages: 21/2 - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:15 am to 5:30 pm Bilingual child care with bilingual preschool curriculum. We provide a variety of high-quality activities for children in Spanish & English.

We also incorporate art, crafts, music, dance, cooking, indoor & outdoor games, & many more activities to enrich our learning program & make it fun for children. Ask about our summer camp programs!

W: mysecondhomechildcare.com E: Denise@mysecondhomechildcare.com

Patience Montessori School—Boulder 3600 Hazelwood Court (303) 449-5214 Contact - Patience Schutrumpf Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm Patience Montessori is a private multicultural Montessori school for children from the ages of six weeks though six years; we accept children who are not potty trained. Patience Montessori offers a child care program as a service to working parents; we are open yearround. Our teachers are Montessori-accredited and group-leader qualified.

W: patiencemontessori.com E: patience@patiencemontessori.com

Sandpiper Montessori—Boulder Gunbarrel area (303) 516-1786 Contact - Lyn Mead Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:45 pm Sandpiper Montessori is a personalized, home-based educational environment where children attend either three, four, or five days a week with Lyn Mead, MA Ed., a certified Montessori teacher with over thirty years of experience. Spanish classes, ASL experiences, and music and movement opportunities augment offerings in the practical life, cultural study, language, math, and sensorial areas. Children learn to become responsible members of a childsized school community.

W: sites.google.com/site/sandpipermontessori E: sandpiper.montessori@gmail.com

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BOULDER County Kids CHILD CARE/preschool Directory

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School—Niwot Hwy. 119/Hwy. 52 (303) 652-0130 Contact - Melanie Reiser Ages: Pre-K/KG/Parent Licensed September - June/Summer Camp Program Days: 2-, 3- and 5-day Pre-K/KG programs & parent/child classes. Hours: Pre-K-K, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. After-school care available to 5:30 pm.

The mixed-age Waldorf kindergarten is a world of play, makebelieve, imitation, expression. Learning at this time is best fostered through imaginative activity, stories, songs, crafts, free play, circle time, and outdoor play. The preschool kindergarten teachers create an environment where beauty, love, and security radiate from a homelike setting that gently helps children adjust to the social world of the classroom.

W: www.shepherdvalley.org E: enrollment@shepherdvalley.org

StarSong LifeWays Child Care & Preschool —Boulder North Boulder (720) 203-9694 Contact - Julie Zacharias Ages: 1-5 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F: 8:30 am -12:30 pm or 8:30 am -3:30 pm. (2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day options).

Waldorf-inspired, relationship-based care in a home environment, where “life” is the curriculum. LifeWays focuses on nurturing, social, and creative arts, imaginative play, storytelling, gardening, and plenty of time outside. Organic lunch provided.

W: www.starsong-lifeways.com E: julie@starsong-lifeways.com

Strawberry Farm Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder 1020 Portland Pl. (303) 709-0549 Contact - Rita Batiste or Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911.

Ages: 0-6+ Licensed August - May, plus camp Program Days: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. (2-, 3- and 5-day options).

August 15th - May 31st, Summer camp: June 1st - August 15th.

Nature, & community-based program with experiential learning as the touchstone. All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided.

Student/Teacher Ratio 3:1.

W: www.strawberryfarmboulder.com E: admin@strawberryfarmboulder.com

St. Stephen’s Christian School—Longmont 1303 S. Bross Ln. (303) 776-1072 ext. 5 Contact - Janet Bearden Ages: 3-6 yrs Licensed September - May Program Days: T/W or T/TH (3-yr olds), T/W/TH (Pre-K class) Hours: 8:45 to 11:15 am. After-school enrichment classes Weds, from 11:15 am to 2:15 pm now available.

The goal of St. Stephen’s is to develop each child’s mind, body, and

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spirit, while establishing strong foundations of knowledge and positive self-image in a creative, loving, Christian environment. We offer small class sizes with experienced certified teachers and a student/teacher ratio of 7:1. Now scheduling tours.

W: www.ststephenslongmont.com E: Preschool@SaintSt.org

Sunflower Farm Sprouthouse Program—Longmont 11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - Bren Ages: 2.5 to 5 yrs Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-F. Choose 1 class per week or several.

Mornings: 9 am to 1 pm, Afternoons: 1:30 to 4 pm This is an early childhood, outdoor, nature program. Even on cold days, we bundle up and walk the farm, feed animals, build snowmen, collect eggs, climb the giant tree house, catch toads, or follow bugs. Inside activities include books, blocks, and our large recycled creative art building, where children choose from painting, woodworking, sculpting, fabric art, sensory materials, and more! This is a drop-off program, however, parents are welcome to stay anytime.

W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.com E: bren@ecentral.com

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie Ellman Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Part-time schedules available.

Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors 30 years ago, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on nurturing environment where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower Preschool our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are all well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years.

Please come take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment*. *PACE certified since 2008, *Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

Limited openings for 2012–2013 school year.

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

Treehouse Learning—Louisville 175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact - Nancy Benson, Ph.D. Ages: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, plus full-day kindergarten. Our curriculum is comprehensive, including social skills, sign language, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, low ratios, top-quality snacks and lunches, beautiful facility and grounds.

Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; founded and locally owned by Dr. Nancy Benson. Limited availability in all groups.

W: www.treehouselearning.com

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Private o Alexander 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 3:25 pm, plus AfterSchool Academy.

A well-rounded, Renaissance approach. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1, daily enrichment (art, music, computers, library, foreign language, sports), stimulating academics, superb teachers.

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

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Pat Baker 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 in language arts, mathematics, geography, science, music, art, and history, with curriculum geared to challenging each student’s needs. We teach to individual strengths, so every child thrives.

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

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

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 5.5acre campus, Boulder Country Day School is a small, independent school that provides a well-rounded classical education distinguished by academic excellence and social development in a caring and supportive learning environment. Summer camp in June and July.

W: bouldercountryday.org E: plemlein@bouldercountryday.org

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield 7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat Garner, Principal Ages: 2 1/2 - 14 yrs Licensed Year-round, including summer Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Before- and afterschool programs.

Academic preschool through middle school. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education helping children be exceptional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning

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programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and afterschool programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus with creative outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and a teaching garden. Year-round enrollment.

W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: principal@broomfieldacademy.com

Colorado Virtual Academy Statewide Online Public School Web: K12.com/CO (866) 339-6818 (toll free) Contact - Amy Valentine Ages: K-12th grade Cost: Free School year With Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA), your child can thrive in school. We’re a tuition-free, online public school, serving Colorado students in grades K–12 with award-winning courses from the comprehensive K12 curriculum, ongoing support from Colorado-licensed teachers, an active, vibrant school community, and extracurricular activities. A program of Adams 12 Five Star school district, COVA is the only statewide virtual public school program in the state offering the complete K–12 experience. Also, even though they are enrolled in an online school, COVA students can still participate in their school district’s extracurricular athletics and activities.

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle Friedman Ages: K-5th grade Licensed & Accredited Aug - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm Aftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pm A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. 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

Hillside School—Boulder 6717 S. Boulder Road (303) 494-1468 Contact - Kathy Sherman Ages: 1 - 9th grade Licensed August - May/Summer program Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm Hillside provides specialized, research-based instruction for students with learning differences such as dyslexia in grades 1-9, in a caring, supportive environment. Experiencing real academic growth allows our students to discover their full potential and become successful learners in all academic areas.

W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: kathy@hillsidelearning.org

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Jarrow Montessori School—Boulder 3900 Orange Ct. (303) 443-0511 x 113 Contact - Cindy Grace Ages: 18 mos to 12 yrs Licensed August - June Program Days: M-F, Hours: 8:30 am to 11:30 am or 3:30 pm. Before care starts at 7:30 am for students 3 and up. Aftercare until 6 pm.

Established in 1964, Jarrow Montessori School is the oldest Montessori school in Colorado. We offer a child-centered program focusing on the whole child. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child. Jarrow provides a multiage-level learning environment prepared by knowledgeable and dedicated teachers. Call for a private tour of our beautiful threeacre campus.

W: www.jarrow.org E: cindy.grace@jarrow.org

Mountain Peak Private School—Longmont 1833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom Buckett Ages: 3 - 12 yrs (6th grade) Licensed August - June/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MPPS is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Recognizing that each child is unique, MPPS entitles its teachers to individualize curriculum based on each child’s developmental stage. We offer learning experiences that reach beyond the core academic areas beginning at the preschool level. We strive for excellence by nurturing each child’s intellect, curiosity, and social growth. And because studies have shown that large class sizes adversely affect learning, we are committed to keeping our classes small (15-16 for K-6th grades, 10-12 for preschool). Before/after-school care, daily PE, art, music, foreign language.

W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: mountainpeak@comcast.net

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Jan Ferwerda Ages: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 3-5.

Hours: Full day: 8:30 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:30 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:15 am - 5:30 pm.

Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only fully accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus.

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

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Schools The Patchwork School—Louisville 1428 Main St. (720) 271-6729 Contact - Michele Beach/Elizabeth Baker Ages: K-5, Preschool and Toddlers August - May Program Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 3 pm. Before and aftercare, from 8 to 9 am and 3 to 4:00 pm.

The Patchwork School is a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado. We offer full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 to 12 years old including kindergarten through 5th grade, as well as home-schooler programs. Our philosophy is composed of principles from Democratic Education, Reggio Emilia, and Humane Education. We are committed to preserving every person’s right to a life of self-direction, meaning, and joy.

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

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School—Niwot Hwy. 119/Hwy. 52 (303) 652-0130 Contact - Melanie Reiser Ages: 3-14 Licensed September - June/Summer Camp Hours: M-F, 8:30 am to 3:20 pm, with after hours to 5:30 pm Shepherd Valley Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade. It encourages the development of each child’s sense of truth, beauty, and goodness and provides an antidote to violence, alienation, and cynicism. The aim of the education is to inspire in each student a lifelong love of learning and to enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. Call for a personal school tour.

W: www.shepherdvalley.org E: enrollment@shepherdvalley.org

Tiny Tim Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy (303) 776-7417 Contact - L. J. Ferebee Ages: 2.5 to 6 NAEYC Accreditation Hours: M-F: 7:30 am to 6 pm. Half- and full-day options & kindergarten.

Preschool offering an inclusive classroom environment for both special needs and typical children. Low teacher to student ratios. Scholarships available to families who qualify.

W: www.tinytimcenter.org E: LJFerebee@tinytimcenter.org

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Health Care Directory Boulder s

Advantage Electrolysis Rebecca Feldman, C.E. 2885 Aurora, Suite 15 D

(303) 444-6861

www.advantageelectrolysis.com Electrolysis and laser hair removal.

Fifteen-minute to one-hour treatments with 20 years experience. $10 off first visit.

Hours: Mon-Th: 10 am-5 pm. Call for appointment. See ad.

roAgility is a nonmedicated way to train your brain. Full evaluation, qEEG and neurofeedback is our area of expertise.

We offer an accelerated summer program.

Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 7 pm.

See ad.

Towards Wholeness and Balance Deborah Hoff, B.S., R.N.

(303) 579-0849

Kott Pediatric Dentistry Ian M Kott DDS PC 1440 28th St, Suite 1

(303) 938-1000

www.kottpediatricdentistry.com drkott@kottpediatricdentistry.com Ages: 0-16 We believe in providing children with the highest quality dental care through positive experiences that put them on the path to excellent oral health for life.

Special needs welcome.

Hours: M, T, TH, F. 8 am to 5 pm.

See ad.

www.towardswholenessandbalance.com deb_hoff@hotmail.com Ages: Children, Infants, & Teens Welcome Energy Medicine for body/mind/spirit.

Appropriate for all ages and conditions. Gentle, safe, respectful. Utilizing holistic therapies that re-synchronize the body’s energy systems so they can operate as nature intended. These include the BodyTalk System, Reiki, medical intuition, flower essences.

Locations in Boulder and Lafayette.

Hours: Call for appointment.

Health Tip

How Much Water Do I Need?

Remember to drink plenty of water during the summer months. Always drink when you are thirsty and remember to offer lots of water to your toddlers. A great thing to bring with you on your travels are Emergen-C packets. They add electrolites to your water and help keep you hydrated. They are available at most drug stores and grocery stores and are easy to pack for any trip.

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neuroAgility, PC Kerri Honaker, M.S., M.A., LPC 2501 Walnut St. Suite 205 (Boulder) 3773 Cherry Creek No. Drive, Suite 690W - (Denver)

(303) 417-1797

www.neuroAgility.com Ages: children, teens, young adults, adults—full range care.

We specialize in ADD/ADHD, Brain Injury, Anxiety, Sleep, Aspergers. neu-

Play Therapy Institute of Colorado (303) 517-6656

www.playtherapycolorado.com info@playtherapycolorado.com Ages 2-11 Providing play therapy and counseling services for children struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, school difficulties, trauma, adoption, dysregulation and more.

Hours: Call for an appointment.

Another great trick to get electrolites into your system is to put a pinch of salt in your water. That can help give a boost and help keep you hydrated.

Special thanks to JoHannah Reilly, ND Boulder

Note:

Older adults’ fluid needs don’t change, but they’re more likely to become dehydrated because their sense of thirst declines. Pregnant women and nursing mothers need slightly more water. Some medications, such as antihistamines and certain antidepressants, increase your fluid needs, too.

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Birthday Party Directory Boulder

cakes, invitations, and gluten-free treats.

Hours: Saturday morning and afternoon slots available.

Contact: Staff 303-443-2520 lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org

ABC For Kids Birthday Parties Ages: 3-7 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Small, low-stress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities and climbing for all ages and abilities in our kids-only climbing facility.

Hours: Call for times.

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

Gymboree Play & Music of Boulder Ages: 1 - 5 2525 Arapahoe Ave., H-7 Fun Birthday Parties! Flexible Sundays (Saturdays, from 2 pm).

Have your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday party at Gymboree, and we do all the work! Customized parties and agespecific birthday activities. Call for all the details.

Contact: Kristin Hawley 303-546-0081 boulderco@gymboreeclasses.com www.gymboreeclasses.com

Boulder Rock Club Indoor Rock Climbing Ages: 6 and up 2829 Mapleton Ave. Looking for a fun place to have your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday party? Have them climb our walls, not yours.

Kids love to climb, and parents love to watch them. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the hero of the neighborhood when you host your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party at the Boulder Rock Club. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take care of the climbing. You provide the food and decorations. Our birthday party room will be yours for the duration of the party as well.

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, 1 to 3 pm, and 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

Contact: Jen Herling 303-865-3557 jherling@totalclimbing.com www.totalclimbing.com

Imagination Circus Arts

Ages: 7 and up 4747 N 26th Street Circus Birthday Parties! $230, 2 hours, 2 instructors, 10 kids.

Bring your party to the circus for a birthday adventure with a big top theme! Including circus games, trapeze, Spanish web, face painting, and more!

Hours: Call for your reservation.

Contact: Marcy Gallardo 303-548-9340 marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com www.imaginationcircusarts.com

Broomfield Broomfield Academy Splash Parties Ages: 3 - 18 7203 W 120th Avenue Birthday parties in Broomfield Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very warm indoor saltwater pool are a blast. And very affordable! Pool rental and lifeguard fee is $60 per hour (2-hour minimum). Heated and fully enclosed pool building is perfect for the kids to play games in the pool, in any kind of outside weather, including the snow! Bring your own birthday cake. Or, have pizza delivered! Or, bring your own food. It is an easy way to have a party. This pool is great for kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and our lifeguards are fun to have in the pool during your party! Call to reserve your pool party today! Private, semiprivate, and group swim lessons are also available after school and on weekends. Parent-tot class on Saturdays.

Contact: Anica 303-469-6449 www.broomfieldacademy.com

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Adventure Quest or Sword Games Birthdays

Clementine Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 10 2775 Valmont New larger location! Parties designed with your child in mind.

Art parties with high-quality materials and lots of fun for all for 11/2 hours. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 20 children. Optional extras of

supply the project, the refreshments and the fun! We also offer art classes and camps. Located 1/2 block west of Foothill Elementary School.

Days and Hours: Afternoons on weekends.

Contact: Pam Porter 303-402-9556 pamporter@me.com www.irisstudioart.com

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Ages: 6-16 Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest!

Choose from swasher team games, Treasure Quest, or Adventure Quest. We come in costume, bring foam swasher swords, and lead the participants on an amazing adventure filled with riddles,

dueling, interesting characters, and challenging games. Offering summer quests and birthday parties since 1995. Serving Boulder, Denver, and Surrounding Realms.

For more information, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com or call 303-786-9216.

Bits, Bytes & Bots Birthday Parties Ages: 6 - 13 Let us bring our LEGOÂŽ Model Bots or Battling Bots to you for a birthday party sure to engage and amaze your kids. Our Model Bots birthday parties are great for younger kids ages 6-8. We explore Amazing Mechanisms LEGOÂŽ model robots with working motors and sensors and great themes such as Wild Animals or Sleeping Giants.

Our Battling Bots are perfect for older kids ages 8 and up. We explore the LEGOÂŽ MindstormsÂŽ NXT robots and have a great time programming them to do fun tasks, ending with the ultimate Battling Bots contest. All you need to do is add a great group of kids, a little cake, and we will take care of the rest. Call for pricing and availability.

Contact: Carol Brackman 303-494-2687 carol@kidstec.com www.kidstec.com

Eco-Cycle Party with the Planet!

Eco-Inspired Birthday Parties from Eco-Cycle Ages: 4-12 On sale now! Eco-Cycleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;b-earthdayâ&#x20AC;? parties combine fun activities and crafts with green values. Party themes include: Eco-Art, Green Thumbs Garden Party, Jungle Jam, Papermaking with Pizzazz, and the Green Teams. We travel to your party venue. See our website for more details and information about sale pricing. Proceeds support Eco-Cycleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Environmental Education Programs and are a taxdeductible contribution. Flexible times.

Contact: Kate Nelson 303-444-6634, x 103 schools2@ecocycle.org www.ecocycle.org/kids/parties

BOULDER County Kids

Longmont Fun in a Bubble Ages: 4 and up Wiggle and giggle with your kids!

Fun for family members of all ages! Have a party where your family can learn the art of bubblology. Your child will experience and learn how to make “unbreakable” bubbles, make wands out of household items, stand in a bubble, make a smiley face and exotic shape bubbles, and many more activities.

Children have had so much fun they ask, “Do we have to go eat cake?”

Nancy will travel to your party site in Boulder County and surrounding areas. Call for fees.

Contact: Nancy Winkler 303-709-4767 nancy@funinabubble.com www.funinabubble.com

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance Ages: 3 and up 1816 Boston Avenue One hour of gymnastics fun, 45 minutes in the party room!!

Trapeze, ropes, trampolines, foam pit! Rock climbing and dance parties also available.

Fees: Prices start at $130.

Contact: Staff 303-651-1456 pam@airbornegym.com www.airb ornegym.com

ICPonies

Ages: 3 - 10 111 W. Baseline Road Birthday Parties at the Recreation Center on Saturdays or Sundays.

Choose from skateboarding at the new skatepark, swimming, or gymnastics! Price includes 1-1/2 hours in the party room/skatepark, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods, and one of 14 special party “themes.” Fees: $100-185.

Contact: Kathy Apjoke 303-665-0469 kathya@cityoflafayette.com www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Dog House Music Ages: 5 and up 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

Ages: 4 and up 4255 Nelson Road 2 to 2.5 hours. Three parties to choose from. Paint-A-Dandy for up to 10 children ags 4 and up.

Cowgirl Up for up to 6 girls age 12 and up. Me, My Family and My Best Friend for ages 4 and up. Call for extras and to schedule a time.

Everyone says its the best party in town!

Fees: $250-350. $100 deposit required. Everyone will enjoy being at Triple Creek!.

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

Louisville

Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties

Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties

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

Ages: 5-11 8590 N 87th Street Parties include pony rides, barrel train ride, craft, and many more fun activities. Check out our website for more information and testimonials and fees.

Contact: Isabel or Robin 720-445-1006 ponies@icponies.com icponies.com

ShopKids Birthday Parties Ages: 0 - 14 900 S. Hover St., Suite D Let’s Create Birthday Parties hosted at ShopKids—the most creative way to celebrate in Boulder County!

Themes include: Cake Boss, Candyland, Fancy Nancy, Horse Love, Zappy Dots, Princess, or Pirates. All parties feature dressup, storytelling, activities and a creative craft for kids to take home.

Projects range from decorating a treasure box, frame or horseshoe, to jewelry making including necklaces, bracelets or tiaras. Let us make your next birthday party an easy, fun and memorable experience at ShopKids!

Party Packages begin at $125.

Contact: Kim 303-776-0510 shopkidsco@gmail.com www.shopkidsconsignment.com

le Mountain Kids Gymnastic-Themed Parties Ages: 2-10 yrs 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, games, relays, parachute play, and 30 minutes of party time for cake, presents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, invitations, 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 anna@mountain-kids.com www.mountain-kids.com

Nederland 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.

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After-School Programs Adventure Wild Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children Boulder County

Ages: 4-17, plus family outings Primitive Skills & Nature Awareness. Reconnect with the earth through primitive skills & nature awareness. Experience the natural world as never before. Fire by friction, wild edibles, tracking, adventures, and more.

Hours: Ongoing programs, check our website for details.

C: Simon Harrison simon@wildearthschildren.org www.wildearthschildren.org P: 303-823-0875

Arts & Science

BVSD Lifelong Learning Boulder

Ages: 6-12 Offering high-quality, affordable after-school classes, spring break camps, and no-school day classes. We provide instruction in the arts, science, and have collaborative classes with the YWCA, The Spot Bouldering Gym, and various local organizations. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County. Please visit our website for complete class listings, hours, and to register for classes.

C: Lifelong Learning Registrar lifelong.learning@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968

Clementine Art Classes Boulder

Fun Technology Education for Kids Countywide

Age: 6-11 Connect your kids to LEGOÂŽ Robotics, Stop-Motion Moving Making, and Video Game Creation. Our classes engage kids in age-appropriate, project-based activities that are fun, creative and imaginative.

We teach critical thinking, communication and foundational STEM skills to kids at all ability levels. Small class sizes and highly educated, background-checked teachers set us apart from other enrichment programs.

C: Carol Brackman carol@kidstec.com www.kidstec.com P: 303-494-2687

Ages: Children to adults 2775 Valmont Clementine Studioâ&#x201E;˘ is a fulltime, art enrichment program with hands-on, multimedia programs that encourage independent exploration of age-appropriate art materials in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Weekly classes, workshops, camps, parties, and more. For a complete listing, please visit our website.

Hours: Call for times and days.

C: Lisa Holub lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org P: 303-443-2520

CU Science Discovery Boulder

Ages: 5-13 3400 Marine Street Are you looking for an enriching experience that is so much

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fun your kids wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/ P: 303-735-2230

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Days and Hours: After school on weekdays. Holiday and summer camp schedules. Birthday parties, too!

C: Pam Porter pamporter@me.com www.irisstudioart.com P: 303-402-9556

Dance

Boulder Ballet School Boulder

Ages: 3-Adult The official school of Boulder Ballet, under the direction of Ana Claire. Recipient of the Florence Ruston Award for Overall Excellence, Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding Teacher Award, and Best of Boulder Award.

Program Days: M-F, Sat. Hours: 9 am-7 pm+ C: Kendra Motsinger P: 303-443-0028

Boulder/Broomfield

Sunflower Kids Art Studio Boulder

Ages: 3.5 - 15 5345 Arapahoe Avenue #6 Our children are taught in small, cozy groups, which allows each child to explore at their own pace and receive individual attention from the instructor. Sunflower Kids teaches children everything they need to know to create paintings that both kids and parents will be proud of.

Hours: Classes held every day.

Please see our schedule and online gallery for more information.

C: Lika Maldutis lika@artsunflower.com www.artsunflower.com P: 720-939-7545

Ages: All Join our dance family, where EVERYONE is a star! Dance with our expertly trained staff, receive personalized evaluations and recommendations for continual development and watch your dancer grow. Live video observation! All ages and abilities! Includes preschool ages, boys only, all-star poms, â&#x20AC;&#x153;GLEEâ&#x20AC;? boot camp as well as opportunities for competition and performing teams.

Monthly packages and drop-ins available! Check out our stateof-the-art facilities today and schedule your studio tour wtih a one-on-one meeting. info@elitedanceacademy.net www.elitedanceacademy.net/bck P: 303-442-3745 - Boulder P: 303-466-8626 - Broomfield

BOULDER County Kids Ballet School Boulder

Ages: 3-18 2590 Walnut Street Treat your child to an opportunity to study with experts at the Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School. We offer ballet training for students ages 3 to 18. Classes range from kinder dance, kinder motion, ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to the unique and exciting Lemon Sponge Cake LAB program. Learn unique choreography with onstage performances.

Days/Hours: M-Sat with afterschool hours.

C: Jenifer Sher jenifer@lemonspongecake.org www.lemonspongecake.org P: 303-545-2298

DRUMS

Empowerment

Success Strategies 4 Kids Boulder

Ages 6-16.

Interactive, fun workshops for kids. Helping kids gain communication skills, reduce aggression, decrease behavior issues, and build friendships.

SECRETS OF FRIENDSHIP: Six Skills to Make and Keep Friends. ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER: Strategies to Deal with Anger.

Days & Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 pm, 5 sessions.

Fees: $175. ($150 early registration).

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

Guitar

Boulder Guitar Studio Boulder

Ages: 6 and up Guitar and bass guitar lessons for all ages, styles, & levels.

Learn your favorite songs & the fundamentals, techniques, theory, & reading skills behind them. Custom approach determining your interests & focus on having fun while reaching goals. Fees: $30 per 30 minutes, $40 per 45 minutes, $50 per hour.

Days and Hours: M-F, 10 am-7 pm.

C: Lee Johnson lee@boulderguitar.com www.boulderguitar.com P: 303-442-2379

Gymnastics Cheerleading

Mountain Kids Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

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

Transportation available from select schools. Programs & times vary. Please call or visit our website for more information.

C: Anna Narvaes anna@mountain-kids.com www.mountain-kids.com P: 303-665-8287

Jewish Studies

Afterbeat Drum School Louisville

Ages: 8 and up Private lessons in a creative environment, tailored to your child’s unique learning style. All levels and abilities welcome.

Berklee College of Music graduate with 20 years of teaching experience. Ask about summer camp and group lessons!

Located in downtown Louisville next to The Art Underground.

Hours: Weekday afternoons/ evenings & Saturdays C: Christopher Beers info@afterbeatdrumschool.com www.afterbeatdrumschool.com P: 720-837-5410

AIRBORNE GYMNASTICS & DANCE Longmont

Ages: All 1816 Boston Avenue Dance, gymnastics, cheer skills, and rock climbing classes for children. After-school and Saturday classes available.

C: Staff frontdesk@airbornegym.com www.airbornegym.com P: 303-651-1456

Congregation Nevei Kodesh—Boulder 3269 28th Street Ages: 6-13 years We provide Nevei Yeladim (Oasis for Children), a Jewish Renewal school with innovative programs in Hebrew, Jewish culture, and Torah study, designed to inspire, delight, and nourish your child’s spiritual growth.

Program Days: Sun-Th. Hours: afternoons/eve.

C: Sue Salinger www.NeveiKodesh.org school@neveikodesh.org P: 303-443-4567

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After-School Programs Music Longmont Suzuki Strings Longmont

Ages: 0-adult Suzuki Association of the Americas, Kindermusik International Longmont Suzuki Strings offers violin, viola, and cello lessons for ages 3 and up, using the Suzuki approach to music education, as well as Kindermusik classes for new borns - age 7.

C: Lisa Hollis info@longmontsuzukistrings.org www.longmontsuzukistrings.org P: 720-684-7684

Music Together® of Boulder Ages: Birth-5 Small intimate parent/child programs. FREE demo classes offered throughout the year.

Call for times and fees. Two Boulder locations—downtown and north.

C: Jane Simms Roche www.musictogetherboulder.com P: 303-530-0434

Music Together® Central Boulder

Ages: Mixed ages birth through 4 years.

Research-based early childhood music & movement program, incorporating singing, movement, and instrument play for children & caregivers. Siblings welcome. Free demo by appointment. Weekly 45 minute classes. Weekday mornings, Saturday morning and evening times. Register online.

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

Music Together® Big Kids Boulder

Ages: 5-7 The next musical step for your 5-, 6- or 7-year-old. The Big Kids class blends elements of the beloved Music Together® curriculum with new musical activities perfect for older children.

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

Parlando School for the Arts Boulder

Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School for the Arts offers private instruction, group classes, and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 700 students each week. More than half of our faculty have advanced degrees in music.

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

Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts Lafayette

Ages: All 200 E. Baseline Road Lessons, classes, and ensembles. Full member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education RMCMA is committed to providing highquality musical experiences for people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and financial circumstances. We value excellence in arts education and access for all members of the community.

Hours: M-F, 9 am - 9 pm C: Nancy Brace brace@comusic.org www.COmusic.org P: 303-665-0599

Sandy Burrell Music Studio Niwot

a) Intro to Flute, 6 weeks b) Intro to Violin, 8 weeks c) Intro to Music,1 semester d) Penny Whistle Program Fees:$10/class. Pay by session.

Call for current class times.

C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

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Piano

Group Piano/ Keyboard Class Boulder

Ages: 6 and up Children learn musical notation, theory, composition/improvisation music in a fun, supportive, creative environment.

Weekly one-hour classes. Small groups of 6 children or fewer.

Keyboards provided during lesson time. Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986.

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

Rose Garden Music North Boulder

Ages: 4 to 84 Deep LOVE of teaching music in a joy-filled, humorous way that leads to success & musicality for each student.

Individualized, customized program that focuses on intrinsic motivation. Performance opportunities, emotionally safe, nonjudgmental, supportive, and happy environment.

Extensive background in piano performance, composition, pedagogy, psychology, & childhood development has proven invaluable with children of all ages as well as adult students!

NPR endorsement.

Hours: By appointment C: Jessica Dinsdale rosegardenmusic@aol.com P: 303-442-2690

Swimming Swim•Float•Swim!

Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont

Harmonious Music Piano and Accordion Louisville/Westminster

Ages: 4 and up.

First lesson free! Master’s degree in piano, accordion, and musical performance.

Fun and loving instruction in your home, using traditional methods of reading and playing, coupled with The Russian school of piano/accordion playing techniques: Lessons focus on music as an art form and how it has the ability to portray its different feelings, moods, and emotional experiences associated with everyday life.

Days: Monday-Saturday C: Nina Soloviova www.harmoniousmusic.webs.com P: 303-502-8224

Ages: 6 months and up.

Diagonal Trade Center 795 S. Sherman Street Boulder County’s best swim lessons are in Longmont! At Swim•Float•Swim! your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. Our two, warm-water indoor pools and UV water purification system ensures your child the safest and most comfortable water experience. We are the swim lesson experts—stop by our child-friendly facility to Discover the Difference.

Hours: 7 am-7 pm, M-F C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229

BOULDER County Kids Violin

Theater Dreamcatcher Direct Instruction Centers Boulder

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Boulder

Ages: 5-15 5311 Western Ave., Ste. D (near Arapahoe & 55th)

Ages: 5 to Adult 5440 Conestoga Court We promise one grade level increase in 30 hours of instruction, or we will teach your child for free! Oneon-one supplemental educational services in reading, spelling, math, writing, critical thinking, and study skills.

Research proven curriculum guarantees one grade level in only 30 hours! Also: ACT/ SAT/GED prep, homework help, advanced math, and creative writing. Flexible payment plans. Refund policy.

Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pm C: Staff www.dreamcatcherlearning.com P: 303-444-8422

Boulder’s premiere children’s theater offers Boulder’s best theatrical training in acting & auditioning, musical theater, improvisation, voice, dance, & more. After-school proDo you have a bright child grams, school-day-off camps, who is struggling with and summer camps. learning or focus?

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Mathnasium MATH ONLY Learning Center

Lafayette

Grades: 1-College Calculus 2770 Arapahoe Rd. Ste 114 Math Is Important!

Mathnasium’s affordable, proven, customized programs work with kids to build a solid MATH foundation that makes sense to them. Our programs increase confidence and help kids understand & do their homework. Catch-up and enrichment, private lessons, special summer camps & SAT/ ACT math prep programs.

WARNING: Your child could become crazy about math!

Hours: 3 to 7 pm, M-Th; Sundays, 2:00 to 5:00 pm C: Lisa & Alan Iguchi boulder@mathnasium.com www.mathnasium.com/boulder P: 720-890-9000

Boulder Suzuki Strings Boulder

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

Call for fees and times.

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

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BOULDER County Kids Summer Calendar of Events BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING

ART/MUSEUMS

May 6—Denver SCFD Community FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205. To learn more about the Museum, check www.dmns.org, or call (303) 370-6000.

May 9, 31—Denver Denver Museum of Nature & Science lecture series. Exploring the Arctic and Its Changing Climate on May 9, at 7 pm., $12 member, $15 nonmember, $8 child (ages 3-12). Science Lounge: Exploring Titan by Boat, May 31, at 7 pm., $8 member, $10 nonmember. To learn more about the Museum, check www.dmns.org, or call (303) 370-6000.

Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days at 9 am to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive drop-in programs 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.

First Saturday—Denver Free general admission to the Denver Art Museum on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of Target and made possible by the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

Check out www.denverartmuseum. org for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up.

Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

Ongoing—Louisville Louisville Historical Museum at 1001 Main Street. Museum Hours: T/W/Th, & 1st Saturday of every month, 10 am-3 pm. Free. Tours available. Call Carol Gleeson at (303) 665-9048 or e-mail gleesoc@ci.louisville.co.us or www.ci.louisville.co.us/museum. htm for more information.

May-July—Boulder Boulder Public Library Summer Reading Events for all ages, all day, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Many different programs over the course of the summer. Free!

Magicians, musicians, wildlife programs, LEGO days, authors and more! Call Carol Heepke at (303) 441-3196 or e-mail heepkec@boulderlibrary.orgq for online information boulderlibrary.org/ summerreading/ May 31—Boulder Boulder Public Library Wise Fool New Mexico for all ages, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Based in Santa Fe, Wise Fool has operated for more than ten years on the belief that circus and puppetry are inherently revolutionary art forms that empower individuals and enrich lives. Followed by a one-hour hands-on “Try It Yourself Circus Zone” for youth and families. This workshop starts at 4:30 pm. Call Carol Heepke at (303) 441-3196 or e-mail heepkec@boulderlibrary. org for more information.

M/TH/SAT—Boulder Boulder Public Library story times at 10:15 am, located at Main, Reynolds, & Meadows Branches.

For all ages, but designed for ages 5 & under. Saturday stories in Spanish/English. Main Library, Marcelee Gralapp Children’s Library: M, Th, Sat, at 10:15 am, Reynolds Branch Library: Tues at 10:15 am, Meadows Branch Library. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or you can e-mail howardm@boulderlibrary.org or boulderlibrary.org/youth/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 children’s and teen services at (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library T/W/TH—Louisville Louisville Public Library preschool story time on T/W for ages 3-6, at 10:30 am and 1 pm, located at 951 Spruce. 30-minute sessions with theme-based stories, including fingerplays, feltboard, and songs. Also, for ages 12 mos-3 yrs, at 10:30 am on Th, twenty minutes of brief stories, songs, fingerplays,

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or feltboard. Call Michele KolmanWeber at (303)-335-4821 or e-mail kolmanm@ci.louisville.co.us or check out www.ci.louisville.co.us for more information.

Wednesdays—Thornton Rangeview Library—Thornton Branch story time for ages 3 to 6 at 10:30 am & 1 pm, located at 8992 Washington St. Children’s librarian reads a story, and then the children do a craft with a related theme.

Call Ann Myers at (303) 288-2001 or e-mail amyers@rangeviewld. org or www.rangeviewld.org Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 4413099 or please e-mail howardm@ boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out boulderlibrary. org/youth/ for more information.

CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS

May 1, 8,15, 22—Boulder Success Strategies 4 Kids Young Friends Workshop for grades 1-2, from 5:30 to 6:45 pm, located at Crossroads Gardens, 1800 30th Street. (Starts April 24.) Five 75minute sessions, small class sizes, individual attention, student workbook, parent handouts, snacks, and the opportunity practice social skills in a safe setting. Play time to use skills and to take advantage of teachable moments as kids interact with each other. Call Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or e-mail slewis. consulting@gmail.com for more information or check out www. ss4k for registration and additional information.

May 2—Longmont Association for Community Living (ACL) AD/HD Parent Support Group for parents from 6 to 8 pm, located at 5744 N. 71st Street.

The old BVSD support group is now the new ACL support group, and everyone is welcome! A safe and welcoming place for parents.

Meets the first Wednesday of the month year-round. No child care is available at this time. Call Aza Fakhri at (303) 527-0888 or e-mail afakhri@aclboulder.org for more information or check out www. aclboulder.org May 3—Boulder Shalom Baby-Boulder JCC Calm and Connected Parenting for adults, from 9:30 to 11 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Avenue. The storm of tantrums, protests, and power struggles are common among chil-

dren, and so exhausting for parents. Knowing some simple and fun activities that promote calm can help ward off the storm and promote connection. Child care available. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or e-mail Beth@boulderjcc.org for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org May 6 -24—Boulder City of Boulder, Children, Youth a n d F a m i l i e s P re - l i c e n s i n g Training for adults, from 6 to 9:30 pm, located at 2160 Spruce St. Prelicensing training is required by the State Division of Child Care for people who wish to obtain a family child care license. Call Robin Pennington at (303) 441-1912 or e-mail penningtonr@bouldercolorado.gov for more information or check out www.bouldercolorado. gov/cyfhhs/rt May 8, 16—Boulder Shepherd Valley Waldorf School early childhood lectures for parents, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, located at 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway.

Waldorf Early Childhood: How it prepares children for the academics in the grades and Waldorf Approach to Reading: Beginning in Early Childhood. Call Melanie Reiser at (303) 652-0130 or e-mail enrollment@shepherdvalley.org for more information or check out www.shepherdvalley.org May 15—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Ollin Farms Garden Program at 12:30 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Join our friends from Ollin Farms as they tend to WOW!’s outdoor garden and teach us what seeds and plants need to grow.

Garden program is included with your Museum admission! Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 6042424 for online information check out www.wowchildrensmuseum. org M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on M: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: W: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages, F: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 play group on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tues, from 7 pm 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.

M/T/W—Boulder/Longmont HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties Healing Circles Grief Groups for ages 6-18, evenings. Healing Circles provides grief-support groups for children, teens, and parents.

Donation requested. Call (303) 604-5300 or e-mail griefcenter@ hospicecareonline.org or check out www.hospicecareonline.org for more information.

1st/3rd Thursdays—Longmont Calvary MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), bimonthly meetings for moms of children ages 0-5, from 9 to 11:30 am, at 2101 Gay Street. MOPS is dedicated to encouraging moms of young children. Find friendship and acceptance where we understand that “mothering matters.” Child care provided. Call Rene or Lauren at (303) 776-2400 or please e-mail maclemensen@mesanetworks.net 1st & 3rd Fridays—Boulder Mothers & Babies—Leaders’ support group, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Also 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.

1st Tuesdays—North Denver ICAN of Colorado—monthly meetings for adults, from 7 pm to 10 pm. at 3131 Osceola Street.

A safe forum for information on pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.

Women who have experienced a cesarean can share their feelings, and expectant parents can discuss birth options, with the latest research relating to cesarean and VBAC. Call Kristi R. Conroy at (303) 477-6243 or please e-mail icanofcolorado@hotmail.com 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 parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455.

2nd Tuesdays—Lafayette La Leche League of Lafayette holds monthly breast-feeding support meetings for all ages at 9:30 am, at 100 West S. Boulder Rd. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-tomother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Linda Peirce at (303) 499-0680 or check out lafayettelll.wordpress.com 2nd Wednesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group meets from 6:30 to 8 pm, located at 4394 Apple Court. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Amanda at (303)

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666-6850 or e-mail Afrederick@ live.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! For more information check out www.meetup.com/ Mothers-More-Boulder-County 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.

1st & 3rd Saturdays—Boulder The Language of Food presents The French Cooking Club for ages 6 to 12, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 1140 South Lashley Lane.

“Le Club de Cuisine Française,” Practice the French language, exchange ideas and information with recipes, vocabulary, cultural information, maps, and drawings. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or please e-mail her at thelanguageoffood@gmail.com for more information or check out www.thelanguageoffood.com 2nd & 4th Sat—Longmont Old Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) for ages 5-12, at 2:45-4 pm, located at 667 4th Ave. Free to members.

Membership starts at $35/year and is good for the whole family. Limited space. Call (303) 651-2787 to register or e-mail firehouseart@mac.com for more information or check out www. firehouseart.org 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.

Monday/Wednesday—Boulder A Place To B studio presents Tribal Fusion for ages 10 and up, at 5:30 pm, located at 1750 30th St. #64.

Fusion dance; belly dance, jazz, modern, Egyptian, Indian temple, Hawaiian, classical, creative. Call Shahalazar at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail reikiwave@comcast.net for more information or check out www.boulderdancestudio.com

Monday/Thursdays—Longmont Sunflower Farm homeschool enrichment program for ages 5 to 9, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. This program will provide a broad overview of everyday farm lifestyle and sustainable living. We will actively participate in the everyday routines of a working farm as well as seasonally appropriate gardening. Call Bren at (303) 246-1127 or e-mail bren@ ecentral.com for more information or www.sunflowerfarminfo.com Tuesdays—Boulder Stepmother Support Group for adults, from 6 to 7 pm, at 255 Canyon, Suite 201. A safe, supportive environment for sharing your feelings and finding solutions to challenges facing you and your stepfamily. Call Paula Schild at (303) 908-6557 or e-mail prschild@sugarloaf.net or check out www.paulaschild.com for more information.

Tuesdays—Longmont New Leaf Wellness Mom’s Group for all ages, from 9 to 10:30 am, located at 600 S. Airport Road.

Active moms who meet weekly with our kids at various locations and trailheads for fitness and fun.

Once-a-month health topics with doctors. Call Cecilia at (720) 8773671 or cecilia@nlcwellness.com or www.nlcwellness.com Wednesday/Thursday—Boulder A PLACE TO B studio presents So Rim Kung Fu for ages 7 and up, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 1750 30th St. #64. Mind, body and spirit So Rim Kung Fu guidance and training. Call Sa Bom Nim at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail reikiwave@comcast.net for more information or check out www. boulderdancestudio.com Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms).

New group for mothers of schoolage 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.

Friday Evenings—Lafayette City of Lafayette Bob Burger Recreation Center Friday Night Fun Club for ages 7-13, from 7 to 10 pm, located at 111 West Baseline Rd. A structured, supervised program that offers a safe, social, and recreational atmosphere. Held every Friday night

during the school year. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette. com for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com Saturdays—Boulder Boulder Public Library, Main Children’s Library Young Creative Writers for ages 8-12, from 10 to 11 am, located at 1000 Canyon Blvd. Writing is fun in this popular and free class for kids in 3rd through 6th grades! Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or check out www.boulderlibrary.org/ youth Sundays—Boulder A Place To B studio presents REIKI for kids for ages 5 and up, at 12:00 pm, located at 1750 30th St. Children learn how to find inner peace at their own pace, discovering the essence of purity and calm without the aid of rules, regulations, medication or discipline Call Mari at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail reikiwave@comcast.net for more information or check out www.boulderdancestudio.com 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 e-mail sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, new location at 5345 Arapahoe Ave. Call Lika Maldutis at (720) 939-7545 or e-mail lmaldutis@ gmail.com or visit our website at www.artsunflower.com Ongoing—Boulder Bilingual Tots offers full immersion Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Japanese, Hungarian, Russian, Italian, and ESL classes, for ages 0-5 at several locations in Boulder and vicinity. For schedules and to register, visit www. bilingualtots.com or with questions call Agnes Farkas-Roszell at (303) 561-1900 or please e-mail her at agnes@bilingualtots.com Ongoing—Boulder County Need health insurance for your family? Boulder County Healthy Kids enrolls families in Medicaid and CHP+ (the Child Health Plan). Call (303) 441-1589 or visit www.bchealthykids.org or call Joan Nagel at (303) 594-5847 or e-mail jnagel@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bchealthykids.org Ongoing—Boulder County Boulder County Housing and Human Services provide Child Care Assistance Program, for ages

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0-12, located at 450 Courtney Way. Help with child care expenses for Boulder County children for qualified families. Contact Aspen Family Services at (303) 604-1043 x 2828 for eligibility requirements and prescreening. Se Habla Espanol. Call Elizabeth Groneberg at (303) 928-0821 or e-mail egroneberg@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bouldercounty.org/help/family/pages/ccap.aspx 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 (303) 499-2229 or e-mail judy@infantaquatics.com Ongoing—Longmont MOMS Club of Longmont West for preschool ages. Support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! Call Jen Dickhans at (303) 827-3400 or e-mail at membership@longmontwestmoms. com or e-mail jen_bill03@msn. com for more information or check out longmontwestmoms.com

JUST FOR FUN

May 5—Boulder Mountain Summers Scholarship Program A Night of Denim and Diamonds for adults, from 6 to 11 pm, located at 1750 13th St. at BMoCA. Fund-raiser put on by the Colorado Mountain Ranch. Tickets can be bought at the event website. Ticket price includes drinks, food and dancing. There will be a live and silent auction. Call Jojo Morrison at (303) 442-4557 or jojomorrison29@gmail.com or www.anightofdenimanddiamonds. com May 11—Longmont Longmont United Hospital Durans Flower Sale for all ages, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, located at 1950 Mountain View. Hanging baskets, geraniums, annuals Call Laura Kinder at (303) 651-5205 or e-mail lkinder@luhcares.org for more information.

May 11—Longmont Longmont Downtown Development Authority presents Music. Art. You., for all ages, from 6 to 9 pm, located in downtown Longmont. Celebrate diversity!

Visit our great art galleries, restaurants and restaurants! See how different cultures celebrate! Call Kimberlee McKee at (303) 6518484 or e-mail ldda@ci.longmont. co.us for more information or please do check online at www. downtownlongmont.com

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May 13—Everywhere Mother’s Day.

May 19—Boulder Environment for the Americas Walk on the Wild Side for all ages, from 8 am to 12 pm, located at Walden Ponds at 75th and Jay Rd. 1K or a 3K walk at a wetland habitat, enjoy family-friendly activities, munch on yummy snacks, win prizes and much, much more! Call Eve Orenstein at (303) 900-3430 or e-mail eve@birdday.org for more information or walk.birdday.org/ boulder May 21 to July 20—Lafayette Indian Peaks Golf Course Family Fun Night for ages 0-100, from 4 to 7 pm, located at 2300 Indian Peaks Trail. Bring the family out for a great evening of these FREE golf activities. 9-Hole Putting Course, Free Range Balls, Free Equipment.

Call Craig Stephens at (303) 6664706 or e-mail craigs@cityoflafayette.com for more information or please check out www.indianpeaksgolf.com May 28­—Boulder Bolder Boulder 10K Race. Please do check out bolderboulder.com for more information.

Every Tuesday—Boulder Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Playday Program for ages 2 - 7, at 10:30 am, located at 2525 Arapahoe.

One-hour programs full of stories, science, arts, and imagination. Each week has a new theme and experiences designed with fun and learning in mind! Call Betty Quigley at (303) 443-0780 or check out www. grtoys.com 2nd & 4th Weds—Lafayette Flatirons MOPS—Meeting for mothers of children ages 0 to preK, from 9 am to 11:30 am, at 400 W. South Boulder Rd. Fellowship, Fun, & Food for moms. Child care provided. Call (303) 665-5021 x 264, or mops@flatironschurch.com for more information.

4th Mondays—Boulder Boulder Senior Services Grandparents Raising Grandkids Group for ages 45+, from 10 to 11:30 am, located at 909 Arapahoe Ave. Connect and get emotional support plus meet others in similar situations. Free child care. Call Sandy Hollingsworth at (303) 4414388 or e-mail hollingsworths@ ci.boulder.co.us or please check out boulderseniorservices.com 4th Tuesdays—Erie La Leche League of Erie monthly breast-feeding support group for all ages, at 10 am, located at the Community Library meeting room.

Information, education, and support to all women who are interested in breast-feeding. Babies and children always welcome! Call Linda at (303) 499-0680, or linda@peircefamily.net or erielll.wordpress.com Ongoing—Boulder

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Monthly art exhibits from Boulder Valley schools, at Boulder Valley Credit Union, at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue. Call LeAnn at (303) 4153514 for more information.

Boulder Ballet School Showcase at the Dairy Center for the Arts at 2590 Walnut Street. Call the Boulder Ballet at (303) 786-7030 for tickets and more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Fiske Planetarium presents Public Astronomy Shows for ages K-20. $4 for adults, $3 for children/ seniors. Call (303) 492-5001 or (303) 492-5001 or www.colorado. edu/fiske for more information.

May 20—Broomfield Ballet Nouveau Colorado In The Along for ages 5 & up, at 1 and 5 pm, located at 3 Community Park Rd. Audience members will experience the multidimensional performance as they see the dance and hear the music and spoken word.

Call Ashley Burns at (303) 4665685 or e-mail aburns@bncdance. com for more information or check out www.bncdance.com

Ongoing—Boulder The Business Women’s Connection currently has a few openings in their weekly group of women professionals from the Boulder County area. We are a weekly group supporting one other both professionally and personally. Please check www.businesswomensconnection. com for more information and to see how to visit our group.

Ongoing—Longmont MOM’S Club of Longmont East.

Mothers with children of all ages who offer support and fun activities for moms and their children.

Weekly park days, all ages and infant/toddler playgroups, field trips, moms’-night-out get-togethers, monthly meetings w/speakers & discussions, lasting friendships.

Call Elizabeth Johnson at (303) 678-1573 or please e-mail us at momsclub.longmonteast@gmail. com or you can also check out our website at momsclub.longmonteast. googlepages.com/home

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May 5—Boulder Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra presents Women’s Story for ages 10 and up, at 7:30 pm, located at 1421 Spruce Street.

Pro Musica Colorado will feature women in music. $20 General ($18 in advance), $5 Students. Call Pro Musica Colorado at (720) 4430565 or e-mail info@promusicacolorado.org for more information or check out www.promusicacolorado. org May 12—Denver The School of BNC’s Student Company presents, Madeline Stands Tall & other works. Join us for a delightful performance of favorite stories and beautiful ballet. A great family event! Tickets as low as $10 now on sale! 2 and 7:30 pm, located at Performing Arts Complex at PCS, 1001 W. 84th Ave. Check out www.bncdance. com/madeline or call (303) 4665685 for tickets.

May 13—Boulder Mother ’s Day performance of Cinderella at the Boulder Theater at 2032 14th Street at 11 am and 2 pm. Call the Boulder Ballet at (303) 786-7030 for tickets and more information.

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June 12—Boulder Shalom Baby-Boulder JCC Herbal Care for Children for adults, from 6:30 to 8 pm, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Herbal allies that can soothe and treat your child’s ailments. Samples, great recipes, and a good understanding of the many plant allies that work well with children. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or e-mail Beth@boulderjcc.org for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org June 16­—Boulder Shepherd Valley Waldorf School FaRe on the Farm for all ages, from 9 am to 4 pm, located at 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway. Learn to live more sustainably with bicycle safety and maintenance, beekeeping, composting, knitting, and much more! Call Melanie Reiser at (303) 652-0130 or e-mail enrollment@shepherdvalley.org for more information or check out www. shepherdvalley.org June 27—Boulder City of Boulder, Children, Youth and Families Orientation to Family Child Care for adults, from 6 to 8:30 pm, located at 2160 Spruce St. This workshop, for adults interested in becoming licensed family child care providers includes information about the costs, benefits, required training, and licensing process. Participants will receive a State of Colorado Licensing Application Packet. Call Robin Pennington at (303) 441-1912 or e-mail penningtonr@bouldercolorado.gov for more information or check out www.bouldercolorado. gov/cyfhhs/rt June 20—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m Harmony on Harrison at 11 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Join our friends from Rocky

Mountain Center for Musical Arts for the second program in a special four-part summer series. This month enjoy a Music Together program offering developmentally appropriate, fun musical experiences for young children and their parents. Included with Museum admission! Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org

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June 1 to Dec 23—Georgetown Hotel de Paris Museum opens its 57th season for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm on M-Sat and 12 to 5 pm on Sun, located at 409 6th Street. This National Trust Historic Site dates back to the silver mining boom of 1860. This year, guests will be able to touch a number of historic artifacts owned by Dupuy himself. Docent-led tours cost $5/ adults, $3/minors/seniors/military; 50% discount for National Trust for Historic Preservation members.

Free public parking is located next to the museum. Call Kevin Kuharic at (303) 569-2311 or e-mail kevin. kuharic@hoteldeparismuseum.or for more information or check out www.hoteldeparismuseum.org June 8—Longmont Longmont Downtown Development Authority presents Summer Concerts for all ages, from 7:30 to 9 pm, located at 4th and Kimbark, downtown Longmont. along with our Taste of Downtown celebration! Enjoy music, art and more while you spend a great evening in downtown Longmont. More concerts on Fridays in June! Call Kimberlee McKee at (303) 6518484 or e-mail ldda@ci.longmont. co.us for more information or check out www.downtownlongmont.com June 9—Boulder Moveable Feast. To benefit Blue Sky Bridge, a child advocacy center working to create a community free of child abuse. Please call Annette Kissinger or Nia Wassink at (303) 444-1388 or e-mail nwassink@blueskybridge.org for more information.

June 9—Boulder Mapleton Hill Annual Mapleton Hill Rummage Sale for all ages, from 8 am to 2 pm, located at 9th & Mapleton. The popular annual sale will be in its 8th year this year.

A great day to stroll this beautiful and historic neighborhood and find new, old treasures. Over 60 homes set up yard sales and several kids operated bake sales and lemonade stands. Find everything and anything, including the kitchen sink. Many homes selling baby and kids items. Call Kelly Wyatt at (303) 931-5060 or please e-mail us at jkwyatt@earthlink.net for more information.

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June 12, 26—Boulder Boulder Postoley Dance Ensemble Kids Folk Dance, for ages 4 & up, from 6:15 to 7 pm, located at Boulder Municipal Plaza 1770 13th. Free folk dance program for children, teens, & parents. Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse. No experience needed.

Children learn to dance and about our cultural heritage. Call Tom Masterson at (303) 499-6363 or e-mail tom.masterson@colorado. edu for more information or check out www.postoley.org June 17—Everywhere Father’s Day

June 29—Lafayette Bob Burger Recreation Center City Of Lafayette The Sizzler-Fun Run For Kids, for ages 3-14 at 9 am SHARP, located at Peak to Peak Track at 800 Merlin Drive.

Participants will be divide into age-appropriate groups, with corresponding race lengths. The entry fee includes ribbons and refreshments. Preregistration is required through the Recreation Center. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette. com for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation June 15—Longmont Longmont United Hospital Bag City Leather City for adults, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, located at 1950 Mountain View Avenue. Quality leather goods: handbags, wallets, briefcases, jackets. Call Laura Kinder at (303) 651-5205 or e-mail lkinder@luhcares.org for more information.

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June 29-July 1—Boulder Narnia: The Musical. The enchanted world of Narnia takes center stage this summer in our magical musical production of this mythic classic. (Fri 7 pm, Sat 1 and 7 pm, Sun 2 pm) at Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, 5311 Western Ave, (NW of Arapahoe & 55th St).

Call (303) 245-8150 or check out www.theaterforkids.net for more information.

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July 7—Longmont City of Boulder, Children, Youth and Families Heartsmart CPR & First Aid Training for adults from 9 am to 4 pm, located at 825 Third Ave. Heartsmart, Inc. will pro-

vide CPR training from 9 am to noon and first aid from noon to 4 pm. Approved by state Childcare Licensing, Department of HealthEMS division, and the Department of Education. They are appropriate for anyone who spends time with young children. Call Heartsmart at (800) 894-3439 or check out www. coheartsmart.com for more information.

July 10, 24—Boulder Postoley Dance Ensemble Kids folk dancing for ages 4 & up, from 6:15 to 7 pm, located at Boulder Municipal Plaza 1770 13th St. Free folk dance program for children, teens & parents. Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse. No experience needed.

Call Tom Masterson at (303) 4996363 or e-mail tom.masterson@ colorado.edu for more information or check out www.postoley.org July 12 to August 16—Boulder Shalom Baby-Boulder JCC SoccerTots® for ages 2-4 years, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. a 45-minute to 1-hour class once a week held outdoors. Develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and create self-confidence. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or e-mail Beth@boulderjcc.org for more information or check out www. boulderjcc.org July 17, 18—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum July Discovery Days, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. This Month’s Topic: Make a Splash! Discover your inner scientist! Dropin and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, we’re playing with water! Activities are included with your Museum admission. Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 6042424 or please check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org

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July 4—Lafayette Lafayette Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 4th of July for all ages, 4 to 10 pm, located at Waneka Lake. Food concessions, beer & wine Garden! Free face painting & balloon sculpting. Pie-eating contest (preregistration required).

Kids’ activities, including pony rides, bungee trampoline, bounce house, and more. Fees may apply.

Free concert, shuttle service and fireworks. No alcohol, glass bottles or containers, grills of any kind, illegal personal fireworks, or open fires allowed. Call Kristalyn Larsen at (303) 666-9555 or e-mail admin@lafayettecolorado.com for more information or check out www.lafayettecolorado.com July 13—Lafayette Bob Burger Recreation Center/City of Lafayette Try Athalon For Kids, for ages 6-11, at 11 am SHARP, located at LaMont Does Park, at

500 S. Boulder Rd. Fun event is divided into appropriate age groups the day of the event. This is a very basic triathlon that will involve riding bikes (any bike is ok), running around the park, and swimming in the outdoor pool. Ribbons and refreshments and open swim after the race. Preregistration is required. $10 R/$15 NR. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette.com for more information or check out www. cityoflafayette.com/recreation July 20—Longmont Longmont United Hospital Scrub Stop Sale for adults, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, located at 1950 Mountain View Avenue. Scrubs in all sizes and patterns, shoes: Dansko, Cherokee, and more. Call Laura Kinder at (303) 651-5205 or e-mail lkinder@luhcares.org for more information.

July 27—Longmont Longmont Downtown Development Authority presents Nacho Men ColoRODans Concert for all ages, at 7:30 pm, located at 4th and Kimbark in downtown Longmont. This is a show you won’t want to miss. Come back Saturday night for a downtown main street cruise! Call Kimberlee McKee at (303) 651-8484 or e-mail ldda@ci.longmont.co.us for more information or check out www. downtownlongmont.com

Submitting Events Boulder County Kids

If you have a dated calendar event in August, September, or October, please let us know by July 10th! No camp listings please, we have our CAMP DIRECTORY section reserved for camp listings. One-listing per-month limit on a space-available basis, with nonprofit and free dated events prioritized. Please go to www.bouldercountykids.com, click on the calendar button and fill out the automated calendar form. To be on our e-mail reminder list, e-mail to calendar@bouldercountykids.com with an E-mail Reminder Request in the subject line. We will send you a receipt on all submissions and requests so you know it came in.

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EVENTS

DOWNTOWN LONGMONT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LDDA) Downtown Concert Series June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6 & July 27 at 7:30 p.m.

ARTWALK: Downtown Longmontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premiere Arts Event!

May 18, July 20, September 21, 6 to 9 p.m.

Main Street Cruise Night Bring your car or just come watch the fun.

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August 24, 6-9 p.m.

Second Friday & Every Friday The LDDA and Arts & Entertainment District have committed to have something happening Every Friday in Downtown! And on Second Fridays, the arts really come to life! www.DowntownLongmont.com LDDA@ci.longmont.co.us 303-651-8484

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Kindermusik Classes: Birth to Age 7 Violin, Viola, and Cello lessons: Ages 3 to Adult

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