Boulder County Kids Summer 2019

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Volume XXV No. 2 • CAMP ISSUE 2019 CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN FOR 25 YEARS!

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Copyright 1995 to 2019 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. Please go to www. bouldercountykids.com for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, & Surrounding Areas Summer 2019

Contents

25 YEARS

Volume 25 No. 2

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

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

Cover Story—Yosha Gautam...................... 5

The Gift of Boredom......................

News about Town

6

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Kids’ Planet...................................................... 8 Summer Festival Guide.................. 10 HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY.......... 11 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY............. 12 Happy Mind Place............................................... 14

Taylor’s Blog

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Summer Recipes...................................... 17 Financial Health...................................................... 18 What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 19 The Sanctity of Childhood................. 20

SUMMER CAMPS

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TLC Learning Center All

www.LearningWithTLC.org

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY........ 36–40 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY............................. 42–43

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

Distribution Gurus - Impact Distribution

Proofing to Perfection - Darlene Mueller Morse

Mascot - Indie

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

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Cover Story: Yosha Gautam

From the Publisher: This is our 25th year for our Summer issue! Summer vacation here we come. If you still are looking for summer programs check out our 14-page camp directory in this issue. Lots of fun programs to look over. Best to you all and please be in touch!

Jennifer and Indie

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ur cover artist is Yosha Gautam who is 12 years old and attends Summit Middle School. She has a twin sister named Avanti, who was also a cover artist for us back in 2013. Yosha enjoys studying science in school and wants to be an animator and digital artist when she grows up. She has studied art since she was four years old with Lika Gitis at Sunflower Art Studio in Gunbarrel. Her favorite food is biryani and top pick restaurant is Nepal Restaurant in Boulder. Her favorite movie is Wonder and she doesn’t watch TV. Indian classical is her choice in music. Yosha loves playing the Indian flute or bansuri with her teacher Chaitanya Kabir, and has performed on numerous occasions at Naropa University. Yosha plays badminton and soccer. She loves spending her summers with her family and traveling to India. he cover sponsor, Premier Members Credit Union, pays competitive dividends on federally insured savings accounts. Your family can also enjoy low-cost loans and the credit union gives money to the school of your choice at no cost to you. For more information and to find a location near you visit www. pmcu.org or call (303) 657-4558.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

THE GIFT OF BOREDOM

by Liana Oram

“I

’m bored!” Those words often strike terror in the hearts of parents and caregivers in the summer. After all the planning and preparation for the summer ahead, there are still often gaps of time with “nothing to do.” Rather than feeling guilty or scrambling to find a new activity, perhaps understanding the gift of boredom will help support both parent and child during this unscheduled time.

Boredom is most often a response to not being entertained. In a world that constantly bombards us with visual and auditory information, quiet time is often mislabeled as boredom. The truth is our brains need quiet time.

We must figure out ways to be comfortable in our own company and give our brains time to reflect and refresh.

Having time without planned activities is also important to developing creativity, selfBOULDER

motivation, and adaptability – all essential qualities in this hurried world.

So, what do you do as a parent when your child cries out in boredom? One thought is to try to determine if they are just looking for connection. Stopping for a moment and sitting with your child may give them the energy to refocus on something of their own choosing. Offering attention rather than ideas and activities supports them in the process of problem solving rather than simply offering to entertain them. Questions like: “Are you feeling the need to move around?” or,“Do you want to do something inside?” help them analyze their needs and guide them to possible activities. It is also helpful to be proactive and help your 3000 CENTER GREEN DRIVE

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child identify activities that they can do on their own in the future. Here are a few examples of things you can do with your child and then remind them of these when they are looking for something to do. The most important thing is the next time you hear your child say they are bored, don’t get frustrated with your child, but rather see that they are needing to learn to self-manage their time and energy and that is the gift of boredom.

Here are some ideas for activities you can do with your child to help give them options when they are needing something to do independently:

TAKE A GRATITUDE WALK

This is simply a walk where everyone looks for things to be thankful for. It

is a fun and simple way to help our children observe the world around them while simultaneously developing a grateful heart. Being thankful for everything from insects to snack bars is an insightful and often entertaining way to see what is important to your child and start a great conversation.

OBSERVE INSECTS

Whatever your child’s age, stopping to observe bugs can be a quiet and spontaneous activity. Getting on your belly and gently pulling back the grass to see who and what walks across your newly created stage can be an amazing experience. Sitting in front of flowers to watch the pollinators and other insects that visit is also a great conversation starter to help children see the importance of insects in our natural world.

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QUIET TIME

The brain needs quiet time to organize, to question, to wonder. This can be done watching clouds, closing your eyes to feel a breeze, or just sitting. Learning to be comfortable in the quiet times is an important life skill and practice will help children see this as a valuable activity.

game because they can all participate at their own level.

HANDWORK

Knitting, crocheting, and embroidery—all of these activities offer a child quiet time to reflect while still focused on an activity. We also know these activities support strong brain development.

HIDE AND FIND

Choose a simple object and take turns hiding it in a certain area and letting children find it. Depending on the age, you can offer hints using basic vocabulary “It is near the brown stool”, or more complex definition hints, “It is beside the tool used to dig in our garden.” Either way, children of all ages love this

FINAL NOTES:

• Helping children learn these and other valuable skills and hobbies will greatly reduce their sense of having nothing to do.

• Be sure to make ageappropriate materials available to your child that they themselves can access.

• Don’t make the parental mistake of filling all of your child’s free time with structured activities.

• Be sure to schedule some unstructured free time and help your child understand how to utilize that time to relax, unwind, explore, and be creative and imaginative.

Liana Oram is the head of school at Mountain Shadows Montessori School in Boulder. As a former Montessori child herself, she is always excited to find new and exciting things to learn about when she finds herself with unscheduled time. She can be contacted at MountainShadows.org or at 4154 63rd Street in Boulder, or call (303) 530-5353 for more information.

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LAYpass works to reduce economic and financial barriers to physical activity and recreation by offering noncash financial aid “vouchers” towards a variety of approved sports and recreation programs to eligible individuals and families.

For individuals to be eligible for the PLAYpass, they must be Boulder residents between the ages of 0-17, and must be able to provide proof of participation/eligibility in a federal, state, or local assistance program (like free/reduced lunch, Medicaid, WIC, SNAP, etc.).

The PLAYpass voucher is

worth $250 towards the cost to attend approved sports and recreation programs.

For more information about PLAYpass, check out www. playboulder.org/access-playpass or call (720) 791-2460 or PLAYpass@playboulder. org.

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on’t wait until August to celebrate the Boulder County Fair. The entire Boulder County community is asked to participate by: • Sharing your fair stories • Sharing your fair photos • Sharing your fair artifacts

Items of interest will be shared with the public via the

official fair website as well as social media and special exhibits during the fair. Call (720) 864-6460 or visit www. bouldercountyfair.org for more information.

T h e Yo u n g A r t i s t a s Scientist: What Can Leonardo Teach Us? by Mary Jo Pollman, Professor Emerita of Early Childhood Education at Metropolitan State University in Denver has just been released.

The art-science connection for young children is gener-

ated in this book by Dr. Mary Jo Pollman. The book focuses on the dawning of a new Renaissance through the connection between art and science in early childhood education, just as it did during the Renaissance in Leonardo da Vinci’s day. Available on Amazon. ISBN-13: 9780807757956. $32.95.

ABLE To Sail, a 501(c)(3) Youth Empowerment Camp in Longmont was recognized with the Outstanding Creative Innovations in Programming Award, by the US Sailing Association at their National Sailing Programs Symposium, the premier event for sailing education in the United States.

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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience NATURE and COMMUNITIES

Drawing by Kara Priest

Photo courtesy of Thorne Nature Experience

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by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

h a v e w r i t ten before about “biophelia,” the human need to have regular contact with nature.

Now there is much evidence that shows how important this is for entire communities, especially urban ones.

It is important to design communities so that contact with nature is “built in” to all project planning.

This is actually called “biophilic design.” The idea is to increase people’s chances of connecting with nature in their daily lives, which is even more important for children!

We sometimes talk of green and blue spaces. Green spaces apply to vegetation, such as grasses, plants, bushes, and trees. Blue spaces are ones that contain water, like streams, ponds, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and harbors,

for example. Some may be totally natural, and some may be human-made, with various

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gradients in between. All are good and important modifiers of human behavior.

Contact with nature has been shown to support a whole range of health benefits and can also promote social harmony, therefore leading some people to be more generous and caring. It may bring individuals closer to each other in more friendly relationships. In other words, they become more neighborly! This usually gives them a greater sense of belonging to the community and a sense of satisfaction. Nature clearly seems to have such power.

Simply viewing beautiful nature scenes can bring out positive social behavior such as kindness, altruism, resource-sharing, and more cooperative behavior, even in the presence of strangers.

It has also been shown that being near or surrounded by nature develops higher levels of mutual trust and a willingness to help one’s neighbors, that is, to more easily help one another. One study involved 145 public housing residents living in identical residences. Those living with views of concrete and asphalt were reported to have more aggression and violence than those living with views of grass and trees, that is, with “green” views. What was even more interesting was that the greening of urban vacant lots often reduced the rates of vandalism and violent crimes, especially when the local residents were involved in creating the greenery, such as community gardens.

This shows the sense of awe that nature brings out in humans. It creates a profound response to what they perceive as “the wonder of nature,” which can inspire people to solve problems together more cooperatively and creatively. This mutual trust and willingness to help one another is usually absent in barren settings that are devoid of nature. It makes more obvious the need for green (and blue) spaces in urban community settings.

People with little or no connection with nature certainly benefit from the company of friends and family

who lead them into contact with nature and inspire them to have joyful times therein.

This contributes to their own health and well-being and, therefore, benefits other species in the ecosystem because of these peoples’ developing respect for all forms nature.

Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boulder. For 65 years they have helped “connect youth to nature!”

For information about their programs, check their website at www. thornenature.org or email info@ thornenature.org or please call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.

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Don’t have your birthday party planned yet?

Drawing by

Sophie Speirs, age 21 months.

Don’t Worry!

She lives in Boulder and attends Heart & Hands Montessori in Lafayette.

Check out pages 44 to 45 FOUR PAGES of VERY

FUN Party IDEAS!

IMAGINE A SCHOOL YOU’LL WANT TO COME TO EVERY DAY.

STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL At WATERSHED, students learn by going off campus, working with experts, and creating solutions to real-world problems. Instead of memorizing answers for standardized tests, they might learn economics by starting a small business or master algebra by solving an engineering problem. At Watershed, students learn with a purpose. Along the way, they’re part of a close-knit community that allows them to be who they are. It’s no wonder they love coming to school every day.

BOULDER'S ONLY 6TH-12TH GRADE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

WatershedSchool.org

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SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE BOULDER

Boulder Farmers Market Saturdays, Through November 23 Wednesdays, May 1-October 2 Rated the No. 1 farmers’ market in the country by readers of USA Today. Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. Also on Saturdays in Longmont, Union Station in Denver and on Thursdays in Lafayette.

Check www.bcfm for more times and events.

Boulder Creek Festival May 25-27 Three days of festivities featuring vendor booths, family activities, food and entertainment—all on the banks of Boulder Creek.

BolderBoulder 10k Race May 27 One of the largest and most highly acclaimed 10Ks in the world, with runners, joggers, walkers and spectators of all ages with many in costume and a bash at the finish line at Folsom Field Stadium.

Boulder Ballet’s Ballet in the Park June 1-2 Boulder Ballet’s dancers put on a family-friendly show and little ones are invited on stage for a lesson in Central Park’s bandshell at 7 pm.

Bands on the Bricks Wednesdays , June 5-August 7 Opening at 6 pm. Headline at 7 pm. From oldies to alternative and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County’s premiere outdoor summer concert series on Pearl Street Mall.

Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the Front Range under the stars.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival June 7-August 11 Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and in the newly renovated indoor University Theatre.

Colorado Music Festival June 27-August 3 Various concerts to choose from. Don’t miss the Children’s Concert on July 7th at 1:30 pm at Chautauqua.

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast Fireworks Display July 4 Fireworks, live music and fun in CU’s Folsom Field stadium.

Pearl Street Arts Fest July 20-21 Tents line downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street for this juried celebration of visual arts—painting, photography, jewelry and more.

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival July 28-August 9 Experience the joy of dancing in the air, for beginners through advanced aerial dancers. Two weeks of classes, lectures/demonstrations, informal discussions and performances.

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Fishing Clinic May 11 Grab your kids (ages 5-12), your fishing gear and head on out to Thomas Reservoir for a free morning of fishing and fishing clinics. Topics include casting, fish biology, fish handling, knot tying, laws and ethics and more.

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ESTES PARK

Duck Race May 4 Thousands of little yellow rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall River at Nicky’s Resort where they begin their journey. Competition/Race, Fair/Festival from noon-3 pm. Children’s activities, live music, free admission.

Midsummer Festival June 21-23 Celebrate the summer solstice in scenic downtown Estes.

Enjoy traditional dances, the raising of the Maypole, hand-crafted Scandinavian art & goods, children’s activities, a vintage Volvo & Saab car show, delicious foods, Vikings and more! Free.

LAFAYETTE

Fourth of July at Waneka Lake, fireworks, food, beverages, children’s activities, pony rides, live music, starts at 4 p.m. Monday, Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, free/donations accepted; lafayettecolorado. com.

LONGMONT

Longmont Fourth of July Fireworks Display, 9:30 pm.

Boulder County Fairgrounds, Hover and Boston streets.

Free. Check out longmontcolorado.gov for more information.

Rhythm on the River July 12- 13 Longmont’s largest event featuring live music, art, and environmental education. At Roger’s Grove on Nelson Rd. Free admission, parking, and shuttle service. 6-10 pm.

Boulder County Fair August 2-11 The oldest fair in the state of Colorado features a carnival, rodeos, 4-H and FFA demonstrations, live music, kids’ activities, KidzScience Safari and more. Admission and parking are free!

LOUISVILLE

July 4 Fireworks Concert with food, concessions, henna and face-painting. 7 to 9 pm. Fireworks display around 9:30 pm at Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W. Dillon Road. Free. louisvilleco.gov/visitors/ special-events/july-4th-fireworks.

NEDERLAND

19th Annual High Peaks Art Festival June 29-30 Contemporary crafts, as well as live music all weekend.

Voted one of Colorado’s 10 Best Summer Art Festivals in 2016 by Westword Magazine! highpeaksartfestival.com.

NIWOT

Fourth of July Happenings, pancake breakfast, bike decorating, Sparky and classic Engine #10, music, a parade and more, 7:30 to 11 am. Cottonwood Square. Free. niwot.com/events/fourth-ofjuly-in-niwot.

SUPERIOR

4th of July Annual Parade and Pancakes The floats and festivities will begin at 8:30 am and then arrive at Community Park.

Make a parade float or drive a business vehicle! Bring the whole family and grab your neighbors for some good music, fun games and a celebration like no other.

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HELPFUL SERVICES

Youth Ballet Company Co Auditions

The Season of Storytelling

CentennialStateBallet.org C 303-772-1335 2019-2020 Performances Fall Showcase | Around the World in 80 Days 19th Annual | The Nutcracker Gala Performance | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Advocacy

Toys Safehouse

Domestic Violence Shelter and Advocacy. Open 24 Hours. SPAN provides shelter and advocacy programs to adults, youth, and children experiencing domestic abuse.

835 North Street. Boulder Crisis Line (303) 444-2424 www.safehousealliance.org

Resources Boulder Valley School District

The only BVSD Youth and Family Resource Guide. Find services and activities your family needs.

Tutoring, counseling, the arts, childcare, support services, college planning, cooking, birthday parties and more.

720.561.5977 guide.bvsd.org

Banking Premier Members Credit Union

Banking and savings. For all your banking needs.

5505 Arapahoe, Boulder 303-442-8850 www.pmcu.org

Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe

Find all of your favorite toys, gifts, and more at Grandrabbit’s. Three stores to choose from. Free gift • It’s childcare you can trust wrapping.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH

HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY Advantage Electrolysis of Colorado Sharon Bradford, CE 2995 Baseline Road #302 Boulder

(303) 444-6861

www.advantageelectrolysis.com Electrolysis. Fifteen-minute to onehour treatments. Serving Boulder for over 25 years. Free consultation and $15 off your first visit by mentioning Boulder County Kids! Call for appointment. See ad.

Dr. Birchann Paffenbarger Chiropractor & Nutrition Expert 3775 Iris Ave. #3B Boulder

(720) 445-6709

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

Call Boulder Chiropractic & Nutrition today!

Hours: Call for appointment.

See ad.

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

Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults Boulder/Longmont

Caregiver CNA Program

(720) 515-1454

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

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

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

“ Children are our second chance to have a great parent-child relationship. ” Laura Schlessinger

(720) 274-5974

Family home health is very happy to offer a caregiver CNA program for persons caring for a loved one. We will train you to get your CNA license through the state of Colorado, and when you complete the program we will hire you as a member of our home health team. You will provide the same care to your loved one as you already do, but you will be reimbursed for your time. You will also have a valid CNA license. The CNA program is a Medicaid Benefit. Any individual who has Mmedicaid, regardless of age or need is encouraged to call and inquire.

Hours: 24 hours C: Jennifer Hill www.familyhomehealthservices.net jhill@familyhh.net

KidLife

(720) 389-8750

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

Play to Empowerment Tatum Oman Uhrick, LPC RPT-S Boulder

(720) 470-7244

Tatum@KidLifeColorado.com www.childtherapyboulder.com Ages: 3-13 years old.

Offering play therapy and animalassisted therapy (with a hedgehog) for children experiencing a social, behavioral, and/or emotional concern.

Encourages self-awareness and acceptance of all feelings, increases coping skills, self-soothing, and self-confidence. Also offering parent support.

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Strength in Motion 5277 Manhattan Cir, Suite 250 Boulder

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Sherry Lewis, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor 1800 30th Street, Suite 306 Boulder

(303) 915-4421

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Let’s Relax and Go To Your Happy Mind Place

by Tatum Oman Uhrick LPC, RPT-S

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here are many ways to help oneself to be more present and to worry less and relax. I will be teaching two techniques, progressive relaxation and creating your happy mind place. These are tools that can help you throughout your entire life. You can do one or the other or both. They can also be done by yourself or with a helper. My hope is that you find these as useful as some of my clients do.

Now let’s go on a calming adventure.

PREFACE TO THE TEACHING The techniques below can help you to be more present.

Why is this a good thing? If you are constantly living in the past or dreaming about the future, your current life will pass you by. Before you know it, you can be in the future still dreaming about the future. You are missing out on what is happening right now. These techniques can also help you to have less worries. Worrying in general can be hard to stop and is not very fun. This action can lead to sleep disturbances that can lead to more issues. These tools can also encourage relaxation which is good for your overall well-being.

PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION For children, have a parent read the following before bed. Or for an adult, record yourself saying the following and listen to it. Let’s begin.

Please lie down and close your eyes. Let your body sink into the bed. Relax and let go. Take three deep breaths making your belly go up and down. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out.

Breathe in. Breathe out. All thoughts and tension are leaving your body. You are safe. Now, we are going to be going through your body from your toes to the top of your head, relaxing each body part. Let’s get started.

Think about your toes.

Wiggle your toes. Now let all tension go and relax your toes. Think about your feet and your ankles. Move your feet from side to side. Now let your feet fall whichever way they want to. Think about your calves. Tense your calves. Now let it go. Think about your knees and your thighs. Tense your thighs.

Now let it go. Let your legs

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fall whichever way they want to. Now think about your butt. Tense your butt and now let it go. Let yourself sink into the bed. Think about your arms and hands.

Are you holding your arms a certain way? Let your arms and hands be relaxed. If you are holding onto anything, let them rest on top of the item.

Think about your shoulders then neck. Are you holding your head straight up? Let your head fall to the side and sink into the bed. Think about your mouth and jaw.

Move your jaw around. Are you clenching your teeth and jaw? Let it go. Relax and let go. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out.

Think about your eyes and eyebrows. Are you keeping your eyes shut tightly?

Making your eyebrows move downward or inward? Let your eyes simply rest closed.

If you need to, open them and gently close them. Now think about the top of your head.

Your head and entire body is relaxed and sinking into the bed. Relax…let go. As you scan your body once more, think about an ocean wave

rolling in with your breath.

Concentrate on the ocean wave moving in, breathe in; wave rolling out, breathe out. You are now calm and relaxed.

CREATING YOUR HAPPY MIND PLACE This is a series of questions to help you create your happy mind place. It can be helpful to have someone ask you the questions and you (or the other person) write down your answers.

Yo u c a n a l s o r e a d t h e questions yourself and journal them creating your happy mind place. Have fun!

We want to create a happy place so focus on the positive only. There are no bad, unsettling things here.

What do you see for landscape? Mountains, a forest, a tree, the beach, a lake…What is around you?

What time of day is it?

Daytime, nighttime? Early morning or sunrise? Dark into the night? What colors are the sun or moon creating?

What other colors do you see?

What is the weather like?

What season of the year is it?

Are there clouds? Describe them. Are they big and fluffy or straight across?

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH What does it feel like?

Warm, a crisp chill to the air?

What are you doing?

Flying, soaring, laying on something, walking, in something?

What can you feel under your hands or feet or body?

What can you hear? An animal moving around in the bush, waves crashing, laughing in the distance, wind, a chipmunk eating a nut?

What can you smell? Salt water, flowers, trees, food, animals?

What can you taste?

Water, salt, fruit from a tree, something sweet?

Is there anything or anyone with you? Any animals, bugs, people? Describe each one and what they are doing.

Is there anything else you would like to add? This is your place. It can be however you would like.

What is the name of your place? This place is only

yours. You can go there anytime and anywhere. You can change your place. If negative thoughts start to creep into your brain; focus on one part of your happy place. Also, try focusing on slowing your breath and breathing from your belly for deeper breathing. Some people enjoy listening to nice music while closing their eyes and thinking about their happy place.

PRACTICING Now you know how to go on a calming adventure that only requires you. Now it is time to practice! As you practice, you will find it is easy to accomplish a calm mind and body. I enjoy doing the progressive relaxation at bedtime; however, you can do this anytime you feel like you want to relax your body.

I recommend that you try and take 45 minutes to go through

your entire body. Then over time, you can shorten the length of time to as short as five minutes. You may naturally shorten the length of time and fall asleep faster.

If you created an elaborate happy mind place, try to focus on one element within your place. Then, expand as you relax and feel ready.

I recommend you practice going to your happy mind place for at least 10 minutes a day for 30 days. Be proactive and it will be easier to go to your happy mind place and stay there.

KEEP IT YOURS Your happy mind place is yours. Sometimes people get excited and want to share with others about the place they have created. Be mindful of who you share with. Only share with people who will be non-judgemental.

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with anyone that may be negative or pick apart your place. Keep your happy place your happy place! I hope for many moments of a calming mind and body for you.

Tatum Oman Uhrick is a play therapy supervisor who utilizes play therapy and animal-assisted therapy (with her hedgehog,) in her work with children ages 3-13 years old who are experiencing a hard time emotionally/behaviorally.

She is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapy supervisor and founder of KidLife, a private practice in Boulder. To read more articles by Tatum, for a free consultation, or to schedule play therapy sessions, please visit www.childtherapyboulder.com or call (720) 470-7244.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH

Taylor’s Blog Leadership

by Taylor Cannon

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ny curmudgeon you might find in a small town coffee shop complaining about politicians will vouch for the fact that a good leader is hard to come by. And in today’s contentious political climate, the need for such leaders is starkly apparent, if not downright dire.

Stop for a moment to consider the qualities that you value in a leader who inspires, rallies, and maintains consistent and longterm support. Of course, drive and charisma never hurt, but I think many qualities of people who might continually seek positions of power over the course of their lives are not necessarily people who have taken the time to think critically about the type of leader that the world truly needs. We want to be led by someone who demonstrates level-headedness, humility, compassion and open-mindedness. Read on for a few ways to encourage important leadership qualities while parenting, and have some hope for the next generation of problem-solvers!

LET THEM FACE ADVERSITY

Most fully-functional, responsible adults feel a natural urge to protect children from harm, and there’s cer-

tainly nothing wrong with this. But it’s important to draw the distinction between true “harm” and something that may be difficult or uncomfortable for the child in the short term but will prove to be a beneficial experience in the long term. When kids scuffle amongst themselves, resisting the urge to jump in and try to find a solution to the problem for the children opens the door for them to fix the issue on their own. They learn the power of their own problem-solving skills, and gain confidence and a sense of competency from resolving a conflict without the assistance or guidance of an adult.

attest that my generation is plagued by a lack of conviction when it comes to the choices we make. We are often paralyzed by indecision, unable to believe that we do have the capacity to choose the right path and stick with it. Maybe these fears are a result of being raised to believe that we could achieve our dreams before being thrust into a recession with sub-optimal prospects for our professional careers and financial futures….but I have a hunch that we might feel a bit braver about our choices if we hadn’t been shielded from making them for the duration of our childhoods.

GIVE THEM THE CONFIDENCE TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS AND LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES

GIVING KIDS OPTIONS

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But not too many of them can help them feel equipped to make the right decisions about their lives going forward, and to learn from their mistakes when that doesn’t

pan out. Even small decisions can have an impact; try giving your child the option to choose whether to take a bath first or eat dinner first. Or give them a couple of choices of what to eat for lunch, and then have them assist you in its preparation. Afterwards, have a discussion about the choice that was made. How did your child feel about their decision in retrospect? Why did they make the choice that they did, and what would they do differently in the future? These small opportunities communicate to your child that you value his input, and they teach him to have confidence in his ability to make decisions and learn from them as well.

TEACH THEM THE VALUE IN HONORING A COMMITMENT

Whose child hasn’t told their parents that they want to quit piano lessons two

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH weeks in? It’s only natural that the temptation to avoid the weekly fight to get your child to practice and attend those expensive lessons each week can be hard to resist.

But there’s something to be gained from pressing your child to at least continue with lessons until the recital, and congratulating him on his achievements at that point.

It’s not easy to stand by a commitment you’ve made, but your child will respect himself more for it, and others will value their integrity and feel that they can trust and rely upon them.

SHOW THEM THAT NOT ONLY IS THERE NO SHAME IN AN APOLOGY, BUT THAT OTHERS WILL TRUST AND RESPECT YOU MORE FOR IT

Willingness to own and subsequently learn from one’s own errors is an essential quality in a team player, and particularly in a leader.

This kind of self-awareness and humility shows those around you that you are able to be honest in claiming your actions and their consequences as your own, and it promotes the expectation that everyone on the team does the same. It is only through this kind of sincerity that it is possible to improve with time. Openly apologizing to those who were affected by your actions also breeds respect and helps to eliminate resentment, making the team significantly more effective as a unit.

Although it’s hardly commonplace for parents to apologize to their children, it’s important to remember that demonstration is a great form of teaching. When you say or do something that may have inadvertently hurt your child in some way, take the opportunity to say that you are

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It’s never too early to instill basic values of human respect, dignity, compassion and humility in the hearts and minds of our children.

We owe it to our communities and our world to make leadership skills a priority!

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH LESSONS LEARNED WHEN KIDS EARN MONEY services to sell more expensive items. Donate unsold items to your favorite nonprofit organizations who distribute items to needy families in our community.

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n excellent way to teach kids the value of money is through rewarding them when they help out around the house.

Earning money gives kids something to do and provides them a sense of accomplishment, helps develop their skills, decreases their need to ask for money, and household tasks will get done. In addition, you can take advantage of the opportunity to discuss and establish savings and spending plans. They’ll quickly learn that earning money can be fun and challenging, and saving for something special might be more rewarding than quickly spending it.

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appropriate and expectations should be defined and monitored. Parents who provide allowances typically tie them to household chores. These responsibilities might include helping to prepare meals and clean up, laundry (at least sorting and putting it away), picking up the house and putting toys away, picking up after the pets, dusting, vacuuming, and watering plants.

Earning extra money: These activities can include cleaning the garage, basement, and attic. Deep cleaning their own rooms, closets and drawers. To gain their buy-in and commitment, allow your kids to define the chores they want to accomplish and negotiate the price.

Make a weekly checklist and post it on the refrigerator.

Out with the old: One person’s unneeded items are another’s treasure. Turn old toys, DVDs, video games, electronics, clothing, furniture and other household items into cash by having a garage/yard sale. Make sure that everyone is involved in sorting, pricing, and displaying the items. Consider Craigslist and other online

Helping your neighbors, especially the elderly: You know many of your neighbors and some of them could use a little help. Encourage your kids to offer to clean their windows, porches, patios, garages, as well as clean out flower beds, pick weeds, and remove debris in their yard. Ask if they have any other tasks that need to get done. Plan to go with them to help get chores set up, define expectations, and receive payment.

There are many ways that kids of any age can begin earning money. Younger children can start in your own home which helps them gain skills, experience, and a sense of responsibility that will prepare them for later on. And finally, when you help your children develop savings and spending plans, they will reap the dividends of their hard work. Good luck!

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?

Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

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We have an aunt who is really cheap! She is always complaining about what things cost and always tries to get a better price and leaves just the minimal tips. She has lots of money but seems to have a complex about it. It is embarrassing to the rest of the family sometimes. Can we do anything about this to help her lighten up?

Signed frustrated family member.

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Money is a dirty little secret in our culture. Good manners dictate that we not discuss money or how much something cost or our salaries or how much we owe or have in savings. And here your aunt makes it the focal point of her existence and conversation. Frugality can be a life choice. It need not be viewed as neurotic behavior although it may be annoying to others.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the spendthrift who spends money too easily and beyond their means.

They also make us uncomfortable because of their recklessness.

There may be many reasons why your aunt is frugal. It could come from fear of poverty as happened in 1929 and 2008 when markets

crashed. Perhaps she feels the money isn’t hers and that she doesn’t deserve it or that she’s charged with guarding the money for the next generation. This also gives her life a purpose or a reason around which to operate.

T h e r e ’s a d i f f e r e n c e between cheapness and frugality. Cheapness is driven by the bottom line, buying shoddy goods because it costs the least. Frugality is based on value such as a great car from last year’s line, which is hugely on sale. It may be pointless to speculate on your aunt’s righteous frugality but how does it affect you? You mentioned that it embarrassed you.

We believe our relationship to money should be easier and more gracious, perhaps even generous. It should not cause discomfort in others, as your aunt’s behavior seems to do. Perhaps if you thought about it differently, your aunt’s behavior would be more understandable and less annoying.

behavior persists, it could be attention-getting or a reflection of a nutritional need.

Your doctor will probably address that possibility with some basic blood tests. A good response to this behavior is to distract your child with something else like a carrot stick or a food that is both appropriate and appealing. Crackers might do the trick. Paying too much negative attention could reinforce the behavior. If the behavior persists, be sure to mention it to your pediatrician as they may wish to do further testing, as it could be something more serious.

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I read something the other day that “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety but connection.” How can we best help our family members with addiction issues?

and love them in spite of their problems. We criminalize their behavior and treat them like pariahs. We despise and reject them. This reinforces their feelings of isolation and lack of connection. I don’t want to be a Pollyanna about this, seeming to reduce a complex and difficult problem to a simple lack of love.

An addict’s behavior is a deterrent to our wish to connect. But our attempt to connect rather than to punish is a new way to interact with the addicts in our midst. One source of connection that’s been around since 1935 is A lc o h o lic s A n o n y mo u s .

Meetings are always available and support is just a phone call away. AA is based on the concept of connection and its importance in reestablishing one’s place in the world.

Signed concerned family member.

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My 3-year-old son is eating paper. I have to pull it out of his hand and make him stop. I don’t know what to think of this. Is there something wrong with him?

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Most children will put things in their mouths out of curiosity but soon realize that it doesn’t taste good. When the

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He said that the opposite of addiction is connection.

Alcoholics Anonymous says that the final stage of addiction is isolation. Whether addiction is caused by the lack of connection or simply results in isolation, this discussion gives us a new way to respond to the addicts in our lives. Instead of punishing them by withholding our love and affection, we need to include them in our lives

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dren are exposed to images, sounds and concepts that we were never exposed to when we were the same age. This creates for them a lot of pressure, as they are not equipped to handle all that they are exposed to—constant social media messages, advertisements, ideas, and fast moving video clips that are loud, graphic, sexual and violent in a way that was not the case even five, ten or twenty years ago. Some of this content is even shocking, overwhelming and boggling to adults.

The side effects are magnified because children are getting fewer positively attuned, face-to-face, social interactions with adults so they can process and make sense of what they are exposed to.

There is a way to prevent and/or reverse the stress and anxiety that is being created by having children behind screens, and to honor the natural way that the brain develops. The brain develops from the inside out—from the parts that regulate basic body functions, then social-

Resist the temptation to succumb to the advertisements that promise to make your child more intelligent by having them interact with apps. It is proven that the more encouraging conversation that includes eye contact a child has, the more neurons they build and the more on track their brain development. Apps cannot and do not meet the social and emotional needs of children. Only healthy, positive social interactions do.

2) reducing our own screen time.

If we are checked out behind screens, it is difficult to be there for our children. It is important for their healthy development that we have encouraging, in-person conversations with them. It behooves us to look at ways to meet the needs we are getting met while we are on our screens that are less detrimental. For example, if one of our needs is to meet our social needs, we can create face-to-face, instead of on-line, communities that

include our children so we have both adult interactions and they get the interactions they need, from us and other adults and children. If it is for the instant gratification of someone liking our posts, we can surround ourselves with affirming people and affirm our own accomplishments and blessings. If it is for a break, we can include our children in a relaxation ritual or tell them what we are doing and do it, while giving them choices for healthy activities.

To recap, our children need in-person interaction, more than they need screen time and apps. We also have needs as adults. With a little consciousness and work, we can meet our and our children’s needs without the huge cost of becoming checked out behind screens.

I would love to know your thoughts and ideas. To

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH learn more, you can contact me. In the next issue, I will delve more deeply into how to incrementally change our habits.

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

Check out www.openingtopossibilities.com or call (303) 589-8420 or email at jessica@openingtopossibilities.com for more information.

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Afterbeat Drum School

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

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ABC Kids Climbing

Boulder. Ages 5 and older. Day camp.

M-F or M-W. 9 am to 3:30 pm or 9 am to noon. Kids will learn the basics of climbing, as well as new tricks and techniques to tackle hurdles with fluidity and control. Games and activities will focus on body awareness, balance, and footwork. They will build strength and agility by flying, climbing, crashing, and laughing out loud as they play our games of physical fun! Geared toward all ages and abilities. Location: 1960 32nd Street.

For registration and more information please call (303) 443-5437 or email info@abckidsclimbing.com or check out www.abckidsclimbing.com. See ad.

Academy Stables Summer Camps

Lafayette. Ages 6+. 9 am to 4 pm.

M-F. $425. May 28th thru August 16th.

Wildly popular horse camps for horsecrazy kids! Camps run every week of the summer. Tuition: $425. Safetyoriented. Beginner through advanced

levels. Camps include riding lessons, horse painting and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse care and safety lessons, games, and a horse show/pizza day Friday! Helmets provided. Early bird discounts. Riding lessons, birthday parties, and boarding also available!

Please call (303) 665-4637 or visit our website at www.academystables.com for more information and to sign up online.

Renaissance Adventures

Boulder. Ages 7-17. M-F. Day camp.

Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning experience like none other! Since 1995, Renaissance Adventures has offered summer camps, birthday parties, and holiday programs where participants work together to solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, negotiate peace, and battle with foes using our safe, foam swords. Bring a sack lunch, plenty of water, and a sense of adventure! Call (303) 786-9216 or check out www.renaissanceadventures. com for more information.

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Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Longmont and Frederick. Day camps.

Ages 4-12. M-F in Longmont, T/Th in Frederick. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Halfday options available. Imaginative themes like Superheroes, Star Wars, and Musical Theater—plus Gymnastics and Ninja Skills camps! See our website for details. Fees vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue, Longmont; 3773 Monarch Street, Frederick. Call (303) 651-1456 or email frontdesk@ airbornegym.com or please check out www.airbornegym.com for more information.

Alaya Preschool Summer Camp

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

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

Arts HUB Camp Program

Lafayette. Ages 2 to 18. June 3-August 16. 9 to noon, or 9 am to 4 pm, plus before- and after-camp care options.

The Arts Hub runs art-related camps in the spring and a variety of high quality theater, dance, art and film camps in the summer. Our new 12,000 square foot facility includes art and dance studios and a full, professional 200-seat theater. We have half- and full-day camp options, as well as before- and after-camp options in the summer. Full-day summer camps also have field trip opportunities. $35$395. Dance camps require specific dance shoes; ballet, tap, or jazz depending on the style of dance taught in the camp. Call (303) 229-1127 or email info@artshub. org or check out www.artshub.org for more information.

Avid4 Adventure Camps

Boulder County Day Camps in Boulder, Lafayette, and Superior, plus overnight camps in Colorado and Wyoming. Grades Pre-K-12th. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm with extended care 8 am to 5:30 pm. This summer, give your kids the power of authentic outdoor adventure. We teach preK–12th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. Time-tested curriculum and experienced instructors. We give campers solid outdoors skills and character-shaping confidence they can use at camp and beyond, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure. Visit avid4.com/bouldercounty-kids for more information, call (800) 977-9873, or email info@avid4. com.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps

Bixby Summer Camp

BackStory Theatre Youth Classes & Camps

Broomfield. Ages 18 months-18 years. Day Camp. BackStory has offered high-quality theatre education, exploration, and community performance for over ten years! Register now for summer camps/activities for beginning to intermediate students. Camps include a public performance at the Broomfield Auditorium. Schedules available online. Fees vary. For more information email info@backstorytheatre.org or call (720)263-0836 or check online at www. backstorytheatre.org

Boulder. Entering grades K-9th. 9 am to 3 pm; Extended day option from 7:15 am to 5:45 pm. Sleep-away camp structure with field trips, hikes, and performances each week. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, ropes course, science, swimming, exploring, and free time. Bixby boasts three shady acres with a large sandbox, unique play structures, large indoor swimming pool, and a ropes course. Please go to www. bixbyschool.org for more information.

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Boulder. Ages 3-8. M-F 8 am to 4 pm.

Boulder Country Day’s summer camp is a great place for young campers to create a super fun summer! BCD offers week–long day camps for students ages 3-5 and a wide variety of morning specialty camps for student ages 6-8 including Legos®, art, sports, chess, cooking, science, music, technology, world languages and more. Specialty campers can extend their day until 4 pm through the afternoon camp.

BCD is state of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Cost varies depending on selections.

Location: Gunbarrel. Please visit us online at www. bouldercountryday. org/summer or email us at summer@ bouldercountryday.org for more

Blossom French Bilingual Preschool

Boulder. Ages 3 to 8 years. Monday to Friday. May 28th to July 26th. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. (Est. 2000). Blossom French Bilingual Preschool offers a Waldorf inspired curriculum blended with French language and culture.

Camp activities involve language, arts, and culinary experiences. All activities are taught in French and English: cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, jewelry design, puppet shows, music, singing, and storytelling.

Blossom is fully licensed. $395/week.

5% discount to siblings and BFFs. Call Marie-Pierre Nicoletti at (303) 8194084 or email thelanguageoffood@ gmail.com.

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• Camp-day and extended-day options available • Nutritional lunch provided • Sleep-away camp style programming • Swimming in our indoor pool • Daily play on our outdoor ropes course and 3-acre campus

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Register/Inquire at www.growinggardens.org or call 303.443.9952 6007 Oreg Ave, 80303. Contact Karli Sherwinter at Karli@boulderjcc. org or call (720) 749-2504 for camp availability or with any questions. Visit our website at boulderjcc.org for more information.

Boulder Dinner Theatre Academy

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

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

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

Please contact Carrie Hausfather at bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www.bdtacademy.org for more information.

Boulder JCC Summer Camps for Infants and Pre-Kindergarten

Boulder JCC Day Camps

Boulder. Ages 4-17. M-F 9 am to 4 pm, with extended day options from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Building resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving, and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as LegosÂŽ, STEAM, business, technology, dance, leadership, farming, and more. Location: 6007 Oreg Ave, 80303. Contact (303) 998-1900 or email David@boulderjcc.org with any questions. For more information visit boulderjcc.org/camps.

Boulder. Ages 6 weeks-4 years. M-F 9 am to 4 pm with limited availability for extended day options from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Boulder JCC early childhood summer camps explore nature, gardening, art, friendships, science, music, and more. Location:

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Boulder Opera

Boulder. Ages 8 to 16 years old. 9 am to 1 pm. Four separate week-long opera improvisational-workshops starting on June 10th, 17th, July 29th and August 5th. Young artists will learn different improvisational skills in acting and singing along with character development, writing a storyline beginning to end, and working within an ensemble. We will work to create an opera (the story, the characters, the music, the set, and the props.) This week-long workshop with culminate with a performance. $250.

Call (303) 731-2036 or email info@ boulderoperacompany.com or check out www.boulderoperacompany.com for more information.

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Boulder Opera Build Your Own Opera Camp!

Boulder. Ages 9 to 16. Week of June 10th, 17th. 9 to 1 pm. Four separate week-long, opera improvisational workshops! Young artists will learn different improvisational skills in

acting and singing along with character development, writing a storyline beginning to end, and working within an ensemble. We will work to create an opera (the story, the characters, the music, the set, and the props.)

This week-long workshop with culminate with a performance. $250.

Call (303) 731-2036 or email info@ boulderoperacompany.com or check out www.boulderoperacompany.com for more information.

Boulder Parks and Recreation

Boulder. Ages 4-17. Summer day camps and school day off camps. Enjoy actionpacked days from goats + gardens to boating, climbing, mountain biking, theater and a diverse array of exciting, age-appropriate games, sports, aquatics, arts, crafts and more. Register today for a great summer of fun and adventure.

Choose from more than 100 statecertified camps featuring arts, dance, drama, g ymnastics, golf, sports, swimming, boating, biking, FrisbeeÂŽ, LegosÂŽ, goats and gardens and more!

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

BPRCamps.org for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS 5-Day Horse Camps

English & Western, Ages 6 & Up

May 28 - August 16

Monday - Friday 9am - 4 pm

Boulder Performing Arts Musical Theater Camps

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music, Art and Science Camp

Boulder. Ages 5-12. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Camps that teach your children to have self-confidence, be assertive, be creative, work as a team and star as an individual. Free Friday performance. Developing skills in singing, acting, dancing, painting & story telling Everyone gets a challenging part in Peter Pan, Grease Jr, Snow White, Aladdin, How To Train Your Dragon, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland. Over 36 years in Boulder $325-$650. Call Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 859-4195 or email boulderperformingarts2@gmail.com or check out www.bpac.biz for more information.

Boulder. Ages 4-9. M-F. 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Camp OKC is an early childhood, week-long music camp that blends a variety of musical experiences with instrument construction, science, dramatic play, a xylophone orchestra and a final performance into one amazing week. Be transported back to the days of the dinosaurs and our Pleistocene pals. Campers will be go on a “dig”, make “Rumbasha” poles, paint caves, hunt mammoths and rock-n- roll! HUH! $50 registration fee. $250 tuition. Equipment needed: practical play clothes, good movement shoes, and bring a vivid imagination.

A healthy gluten- and nut-free snack and smoothie provided every day. Call Laura Nordson at (303) 880-9494 or email bouldercampokc@gmail.com or check out campokc.com for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Children’s Peace Garden

Boulder. Ages 5-11. Full-day summer camps, M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

June-August. Spend an active week gardening, cooking, and creating on our one-of-a-kind urban farm! Learn about sustainable agriculture, pollinators, and ecosystems through hands-on learning and exploration. We’ll engage all of our senses through farm-to-fork cooking, art projects, and games. Camps are held at Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorn Avenue, 80304. Multi-camp discounts available, cannot combine discounts.

Register to save your seat by calling (303) 443-9952 or online at www. growinggardens.org. See ad.

Children’s House Preschool Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages: 3 through 6. (Potty trained required.) June 3-August 23 (except the week July 1-5 ). M-F, M-W-F, and T-TH. 9 am to 1 pm. 10% second sibling discount available. Outside we will have gardening, waterplay, creek discovery, local field trips, and Strider Bike excursions. Inside we will have fun with art, story act -outs, massive block building, music and cooking. Spaces are limited. Location: 3370 Iris Walk Court, 80304. For more information, call Michael Knuckey at (303) 444-6432 or check out childrenshousepreschool.org/ summer-program for more information.

City of Lafayette

Lafayette. Ages 3-12. Preschool & Summer Day Camps. Our school-age (ages 5-12), summer day camp will run from June 4th to August 3rd, M-F from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Preschool camp (ages 3-5) will run from June 3rd to July 26, M-F from 8:30 am to 12 pm. Summer is a time for our imaginations to run wild; a time for laughing, making life-long friends, learning through hands-on adventures, and discovering ourselves through safe, fun and engaging activities. The City of Lafayette’s Summer Day Camp programs are designed to keep your child engaged and happy. Your child will experience all of this and more if registered! Visit www.cityoflafayette. com/camps for more information and to register. Email the Youth Programs Coordinator, Sarah Cleland at sarah. cleland@cityoflafayette.com with questions.

creative staff helps each child express themselves in a way that is uniquely their own. Special attention is given to idea generation, design concepts, and technique. Location: 505 Main Street, 80501. Contact Tamar at (303) 7762211 or check out www.ecrackpots.com for more information.

City of Longmont Summer Recreation

Longmont. Ages preschool and youth.

Daily, weekly and summer camp options. Programs vary on times, dates and locations. Longmont Recreation and Golf offers camps and programs for preschool and youth. Full-day, half-day, specialty and one-time options available. Sports camps, swim programs, general interest camps and a full-day summer camp are all provided.

Check us out! Call Recreation Services at (303) 651-8404, or Terri.calvin@ longmontcolorado.gov or visit www. longmontcolorado.gov/rec for more information.

Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Summer Day Camp. Ages 7-16. M-F, June 3-August 9. Camp Day is 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Fees include extended care 7:45 am to 5:15 pm.

Voted Boulder’s BEST SUMMER CAMP year after year! Since 1947, campers have sung “You’re the Best in All the World!” for our amazing people, place, & programs. HORSES are a favorite, and team-building, ropes course, mountainboarding, gymnastics & trampoline, archery, the mountain outdoors. More features are upbeat staff in residence, kids’ own community, transportation provided and long day included. $495 per week. Equipment needed: Backpack with long pants, socks, and close-toe shoes-(a must for horseback-riding and mountainboarding), lunch, water bottle, and jacket every day! Call Lynn or Gail Walker (303) 442-4557 or email office@coloradomountainranch.com or check out coloradomountainranch.com for more information.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps

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

Shakespeare’s Sprites is a weeklong mini-camp for 6- to 9-yearolds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. July 8-12, July 15-19. $200/wk (before March 1). Camp Shakespeare is an acting intensive for ages 9-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage. Session One: May 28-June 24, 9 am-12 pm. Session Two: July 22-August 9, 1-5 pm. $875/ session (before March 1). Call (303) 735-1181 or email csfedout@colorado. edu for more information. Visit www. coloradoshakes.org/education to sign up. See ad.

Creative Lab Summer 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. May 28 to August 9. Our 10th exciting summer!

Each week theme-centered, multiple registrations welcome. Age- and skillappropriate camps. Make new friends while crafting inspired designs and gaining skills to last for years! Use of tools and sewing machines, as well as some materials included. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80302. Go online for complete information and to register at www.shopcommonthreads. com/schedule. Email questions to creativelab@shopcommonthreads.com.

CU Science Discovery Summer Camps

Boulder/Denver. Ages 5-18. We offer summer camps and high school classes covering a range of science, technology, engineering, art and math topics. Our programs provide an eclectic mix of engaging, experiential learning activities that are sure to ignite a passion for project-based learning, exploration and summer fun! Instructors include CU faculty and graduate scientists who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From animation, game design, programming and robotics to forensics, medicine, DNA science and bioengineering—we have something for everyone! Visit us at sciencediscovery.colorado.edu for complete program offerings and descriptions. See ad.

Teen Stuttering Camp

Boulder. Ages 12-18. Day Camp.

Dates: June 10th–15th from 9 am to 4 pm. This intensive therapy program helps build communication skills in adolescents who stutter. Individual and group therapy session, as well as offcampus excursions are used to provide a supportive camper environment.

The activities help campers build confidence, better manage their stuttering, and communicate more effectively. Campers will develop individualized communication goals that will be taken with them into the new school year. For more information, contact Alison Kroening at (303) 4923066 or slhcappointments@colorado. edu.

Center for Musical Arts Summer Music Camps

Lafayette. All ages. Lessons, classes, half-day camps. Make music with us this summer—we have music programs for all ages! Music Together, Musical Arts, Meet the Instruments, Dalcroze—Music Through Movement, Music Therapy Groups—Autism spectrum, Beginning Violin & Piano Camps, Private Lessons, and more!

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

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

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Crackpots Creativity Camp

Longmont. For ages 6-14. Day Camp.

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

Choose from a variety of week-long themes, each one including its own unique mix of pottery painting, glass fusing, clay hand building, mosaic and multimedia projects. Our helpful and

Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs

Lafayette. Ages 5-15. Week-long day camps. M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 3August 2. Sports*Arts*Tech*and More.

Exciting NEW camps being offered in 2019! Over 70+ camps to choose from. Full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall. Take a break and cool off in the pool daily. Experienced adult director

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for every camp. 5:1 camper/staff ratio.

Voted one of the top camps in Boulder County. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $320 to $450 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information visit us at www. dawsonschool.org/summercamps or you can also email us at summercamps@ dawsonschool.org for questions. See ad.

Dream Makers Super Summer Fun

Boulder. Ages 2.5-8. Day Camp. 1:5 ratio, maximum 15 children. June 3rdAugust 16th. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm. $55 per day. Give your child the opportunity to experience the happiest summer camp in Boulder, in our breathtaking setting right on Boulder Creek! Children enjoy each of our weekly curriculum themes, all built around summer fun!

Tennis lessons taught by pros at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center. Creative art, water and mud play. Fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, Kids in the Kitchen, Kid’s Khemistry, Unusual Pets (potbelly pig, goats, surprise pets), Hoola Hooping and MORE! Location: 1345 28th St. Bldg. C., between the Millennium Hotel and Folsom Field. Drop-ins are

welcome when space permits ($55 per day). Contact Ms. Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101, or email gedenbed@ comcast.net. You may request a brochure for more information and to view our schedule of weekly themes.

Dream Makers Day Camp is rated the best in Boulder! Come play with us!

EYG Basketball Skills Training

Broomfield. Ages 7 to 18. M-Th. JuneAugust. 9 am to noon, or 1 to 4 pm.

Session #1: Ballhandling-June 3-13, Session #2: Shooting-June 17-27, Session #3: Finishing/Scoring-July 8-18, Session #4 Game Situations-July 22-August 1. Group Choices: 4th/5th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade, High School Freshmen, JV, & Varsity. Bring your own basketball, workout clothing, basketball shoes and water bottle. Limit class size. Call Galen Harkness at (720) 580-9552 or email galen@eygbball. com or check out www.eygbball.com for more information.

EVO Rock + Fitness

Louisville. Ages 6-16. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm & 9 am to 12 pm. EVO Rock + Fitness has fantastic full- and halfday summer camps planned for your kiddo. Starting June 3, our enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors will teach campers the basics of toprope climbing, bouldering, and climbing technique with fun climbing games and other surprise activities. $380/wk per child full-day; $200/wk per child halfday. Early drop off and late pick up available. We provide rental gear for the week but feel free to bring your own shoes and harness along with a bag lunch, snacks, and water. Due to severe allergies, we do not allow peanut or tree nut products. 4-day Outdoor Camps also available. Call (303) 317-3770 or email steve@ evorock.com with any questions. Visit www.evorock.com/louisville-co/ for sign-up and additional information.

Flagstaff Academy Dragon Flight Summer Day and Specialty Camps

Longmont. For ages 5-15. Day camp.

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

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

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 5 and up. Cooking camps all summer long. Starting May 28th, ending the first week of August.

9 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 4 pm. Camp themes: Latin, Baking, Asia, Italy. $310/ week. Call (303) 953-8364 or email events@foodlabboulder.com or check us out online at www. foodlabboulder. com/kids-summer-camp for more information.

Friends School Summer Programs 2019

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp.

Week-long, morning, & afternoon sessions. June 4th through July 27th.

Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Camp, Explorer â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camp, Circus Classes, Cooking, Art, Drama, Dance, 3D Printing, Photography, Soccer, Computer Programming, Architecture, Pre-Engineering, and more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete d e t a i l s a n d r e g i s t e r a t w w w.

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Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls

Boulder. Ages 5-14 years. Day Camp.

M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. June 3-July 19.

Half-day option for Pre-K to K campers. After-camp care available until 5:30 pm. Empowerment, Confidence, Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Just 4 Girls. Learn and play multiple sports daily, which may include lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, fitness, horseback riding, swimming and more in a warm and spirited environment. Staffed by highly qualified coaches, teachers and athletes, Game On! is more than your average summer camp. Location: Douglass Elementary School, 840 N 75th St. Call 720.893.2386 (CO)/847.229.9959 (HQ) or email info@gameonsports4girls.com or check out www.gameonsports4girls. com for more information.

Impacts Sports Summer Day Camp @ The Sports Stable

Superior. Ages 5-12. M-F. 8 am to 5 pm. May 28th-August 9th. This sports camp will be like none other offered in Colorado. Each week there will be two sports highlighted and taught by highly qualified sports instructors.

Other parts of the day, the kids will learn and participate in more nontraditional sports, and other activities.

This camp will be a great way for your child to learn new sports, make new friends, and stay active all summer!

Early registration and Superior residents get a discounted rate. All balls and equipment provided. Comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes and a good attitude required. Lunch available at our restaurant or bring you own. Call Danielle Reed (720) 620-2049 or email danielle@myimpactsports.com or check out www.myimpactsports.com for more information.

Harmony Music House Music Camps for KIDS!

Boulder. Ukulele Camps: Ages 5-9.

Guitar Camps: Ages 9-12. May through August. M-Th. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Sibling discounts available. These camps are designed for beginners.

Our intention is to learn and have fun.

Additional, daily, private piano lessons can be added to camp. Location: 2525 1/2 Broadway. Call Robby Loeb at (303) 444-7444 or email info@ harmonymusichouse.com or check www.harmonymusichouse.com for more information.

Front Range Anglers on Pearl Street

Boulder. Ages 9 -14. Day camps. Kids Fly Fishing Camp. June 17th-21st and July 8th-12th. M-F. 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certified. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about fly fishing. Safety and a quality fishing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Price: $595.00 for the week. Location: 2344 Pearl Street, 80302. Call (303) 494-1375 or please email antonio@frontrangeanglers.com or check www.frontrangeanglers.com for more information.

itive summer break while learning about proper dog walking, animal body language, and cat handling.

Participate in interactive animalthemed games & activities and meet special guest visitors. $170/session.

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

Heroes & Heroines, Ents & Elves: Middle Earth and Beyond

Superior. Ages 4-12 years. M-F. July 15-19. 9 am to 12 pm (8:30 am to 12:30 pm, extended day). Students will create their own fairy tales based on the characters and themes in Tolkienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lord of the Rings as well as popular Grimm Brothers tales and Aesopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fables. Explore fantasy worlds, design your own sets, develop awareness through theater and film, and express yourself through music and movement.

The week will culminate in a magical interactive performance for friends and family. $165. ($185 for extended day).

Email info@integralsteps.org or check out www.integralsteps.org/summercamps.html for more information.

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Keitanat Har HaShem

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

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

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Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 who love animals! Longmont Humane Society is holding animal care mini-camps this summer, with four half-day sessions of three days each to choose from: MTW. June 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, or July 8-10. Enjoy a PAWS-

Kids Yoga, Mindfulness & Nature Camp

B oulder. Ages 8-12. June 3-7 at Foothills Community Park and July 22-26 at Eben G. Fine Park. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. A camp for kids to explore yoga- b as e d p os es, mind f u lness, story, music, games, craft-making, journaling and nature art. Kids will also be painting their inspirations on t-shirts, making mandalas from nature & designing chakra bead necklaces. Bringing out creativity & building connection within & with the community of other kids, teachers & nature. $375 per kid. Kids must provide their own back-pack with lunch, one snack, water, sunscreen, close-toed shoes and sandals.

Yo g a m at s opt i on a l. C a l l Ry an Marvelli at (303) 668-3565 or email mindfulyogawithryan@gmail.com or check out www.mindfulyogawithryan. com for more information.

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Learning Pathways Reading Camps

Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Day camp. M-F. June 10-27 and July 8-26.

Summer reading camps and reading intensives for emerging or struggling readers. Use of evidence-based structured literacy employing trained Orton-Gillingham instructors. The methodology proven to help any child learn to read. Location: 1790 30th Street, 80301. Call Deborah Kratovil at (303) 499-1941 or visit www. learningpathwayscolorado.com or email lpboulder@gmail.com for more information. See ad.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer Camps!

Five locations from Boulder to Erie.

Ages 4-18. Half-day, one-week summer camps run from May 28-August 9 with both morning and afternoon offerings.

Extended hours care available.

Innovative new camps include Ninja Warrior, 3D printing, STEAM Adventures and cutting-edge coding to go along with traditional favorites like art, sports and music. Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations and times. Register at www. bvsd.org/LLL or call (720) 561-5968.

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the simple joy of making things with their hands. In a world that moves faster and faster, we advocate a slower, gentler experience, in a farmland setting that inspires creativity, connection and beauty. Our Summer Camps are inspired by The Fantastical World of Magic and include: Magic Potions, Tiny Worlds, Forest Dwellers, Wooly Tails, Spellbinders, Cauldron Cookery, The Odd Candy Shop and Rainbow Dyeworks. Call Elizabeth at (720) 383-4406 or email info@ livingartsschool.com or visit us online at livingartsschool.com/summer-camp/ for more information.

• Outdoor ecology • Minecraft, game design and app development • Paper engineering, animation and e-textiles • Programming and robotics • Video production and iMovie • Applied physics, space science and aerospace • Forensics and DNA science • Medicine, bioengineering and more!

LDTA Ballet & Dance Camp

Little Folks Folk School

Boulder. Ages 4-12. June 10-21, weekdays M-F. 9 am to 3 pm, with aftercare available until 5 pm. Little Folks Folk School brings folk music and dance, crafts and community together for a fun summer experience!

We will be teaching music through singing and various instruments such as violin/fiddle, ukulele, percussion and recorder. Dancing will incorporate music too, as the students will learn to play for each other to dance together, building community as they learn. $350 per week, $600 for two weeks, $75 per day, $50 per half day. Sibling discounts are available as well as some scholarships.. Transportation: No. Students doing full day camp should bring a lunch and water bottle.

Snacks will be provided for morning and afternoon. Students who play instruments should bring them each day. Call Kristen Demaree (253) 3322845 or email boulderfolkschool@ gmail.com or check out www. kristendemaree.com/littlefolks for more information.

Project-based STEM learning and summer fun for ages 5-18!

Longmont. Ages 3-18. June 10-July 26. M-Th. 10 am to 4 pm. Sauté through the summer with classes and weekly camps featuring ballet instruction plus variations, pointe, Chinese, jazz, aerial, stage combat, modern, and more! Choreograph your own summer program with 1-6 week sessions. Camps for young dancers include a weekly theme & crafts. Join us as we celebrate over 22 years as Northern Colorado’s premier preprofessional ballet school. Fees begin at $90. Equipment needed: Girls: solid black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Boys: Solid colored shorts/tights/pants, white socks, black/white ballet slippers. Call (303) 317-2707 or office@ldtacademy. com. For additional information, visit LDTAcademy.com.

K-8 Summer Camps and High School Classes CU BOULDER | CU ANSCHUTZ June 3 - August 2 Scholarships available. Visit our website for details.

REGISTER ONLINE: colorado.edu/sciencediscovery

303.492.7188

Longmont Museum

Longmont. Ages 3 - 18. Day camps.

June-August, M-F. Discover history, art, music, culture, and technology in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Build a robot or become an archeologist. Camps held outdoors or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. For requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.longmontmuseum.org for more information.

Living Arts School

Boulder. Ages 7-12. Day camp. 8:30 am to 3 pm. (Option of aftercare from 3 to 5 pm). M-F. At Living Arts Summer Camps we offer your child

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Longs Peak United Methodist Church

Longmont. Ages 3½ to 11. Day camp.

To Mars and Beyond Vacation Bible School. July 22-25. M-Th from 9 am to 12 pm. One small step for your kids â&#x20AC;Ś one giant leap for Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kingdom! Blast off with the first VBS to land on the moon! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help kids discover the wonders of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s universe. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power can take them.

The adventure includes out-of-thisworld fun (through crafts, games, science, missions) and timeless Bible stories that inspire kids to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine!

(Ephesians 3:20). Location: 1421 Elmhurst Drive, 80503. Call (303) 776-0399 or email kids@lpumc.org or visit tmab.cokesburyvbs.com/ longspeakumc for more information.

Montessori Academy

Lafayette. Ages 1-7. M/T/W/ TH. 8:30 am to 3 pm. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child.

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

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

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Mackintosh Academy Boulder Campus Specialty Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 5-17. M-F. June 10 to August 10. Half- and full-day specialty camps. Summers should be about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passions, being creative, and digging in the dirt. Let your child explore their interests or discover new ones with our specialty camps ranging in everything from arts to inventions on our stunning 23-acre campus. Create a custom summer camp experience that meets the needs of your kids and your schedule. Location: 6717 South Boulder Road, 80303. For a full listing of camps and to register visit www. mackintoshacademy.configio.com.

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

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

Boulder. Ages 7-9. June 17-21. 9 am to noon. Get creative and dream up your own superheroes and fantasy creatures. Tell the stories of the crazy adventures they go on in your very own comic book! Each day, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn comic book storytelling techniques and receive hands-on art instruction from real-life comic book artists. Along the way, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn about and get the chance to use the same tools as reallife comic creators. $250. Call Chelsea Pennington Hahn at (303) 449-3464 or email chelsea@museumofboulder. org or check out museumofboulder. org/event/summer-camp-comic-bookcamp/ for more information.

Museum of Boulder Cosplay and Costume Camp

Boulder. Ages 7-9. August 5-9, 9 am to noon. Are you a lover of comics, costumes and Comic Con? Cosplay and Costumes Camp is a week-long opportunity for you to design and build a wacky and elaborate costume of your favorite character with hands-on assistance from amazing Pop Culture Classroom teachers! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn costuming techniques and leave with a unique creation you can impress your friends with at Halloween or Pop Culture Con! $250.00. Call Chelsea Pennington (303) 449-3464 or email chelsea@museumofboulder.org or check out museumofboulder.org/event/ summer-camp-cosplay-and-costumes/ for more information.

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Summer Clay Camp

Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp M-F. Summer Clay Camps. Our 22nd year! Morning sessions from 10 am to 12 pm, and afternoon sessions from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. One-week classes, $150 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in fullservice studio. Children receive handson instruction on pottersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of in stoneware clays and high-fire glazes. Call (303) 926-0996 or please email mudslingerspotteryinc@ gmail.com or check online at www. mudslingerspottery.com for more information.

Boulder. Ages 7-9. July 15-19. 9 am to noon. Summertime means itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Game On! In this summer camp, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be playing all kinds of board and video games and then create a board game of your own! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll develop everything from your avatars to your final game board. Pop Culture Classroom is here from Denver to prove that games arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t JUST fun. They also help develop critical and creative literacy skills. $250.00. Call Chelsea Pennington Hahn at (303) 449-3464 or email chelsea@museumofboulder.org or check out museumofboulder.org/event/ summer-camp-game-on/ for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS

Because summers should be about your child’s passions, being creative, and digging in the dirt.

Full- & Half-Day Speciality Camps (ages 5-15) June - August Spectacular 23-Acre Campus

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Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

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

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

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

Location: 1949 33rd Street, 80301.

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

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Rocky Mountain Kung Fu Ninja Camp

Lafayette. Ages 6-13. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Campers learn REAL ninja skills from experienced Martial Artists, including: agility, stealth and handeye coordination and even some arts & crafts like Origami. There is a major emphasis on teamwork and

social skills. Also, did you know that Ninjas meditate? To gain access to the hidden wisdom & calm mind of the true ninja, our campers practice meditation & breath work to obtain inner peace. $250. Sack lunch & water bottle. Call (720) 648-8799 or email zenkidskungfu@gmail.com or check out www.rockymountainkungfu.com for more information.

Off Broadway Preschool Summer Camp 2019

Boulder. Ages 3-5. June to August.

M-F. 8 am to 5:30 pm. From printmaking to ukulele 101 to dinosaurs, our weekly summer camps are all about fun! Enroll for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Choose your desired weeks, or enroll for the whole summer for a 5% discount. Half Day: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, $55 per day or $275 per week. Full Day: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, $90 per day or $450 per week. Extended Day: 8 am to 5:30 pm, $105 per day or $525 per week. Wholesome, organic snacks are provided. Call Emily L’Hommedieu (303) 800-0324 or email emily@offbroadwaypreschool.org or check out www.offbroadwaypreschool. org for more information.

Summer Learning Institute with The Owl Education Group

Louisville. Ages 5-18. M-F. 2-5 day options. Morning & afternoon time frames available. Students of all ages and ability levels build reading, writing, and/or math foundations allowing performance to match potential. Multisensory programming empowers students as they gain essential skills through systematic, individually designed instruction in four-week sessions. Intensive.

Research-based. Highly qualified teachers. 1:1 setting. Call Crissy Bowen at (303) 551-0018 or email crissy@owledgroup.com or check out www.owledgroup.com for more information.

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Ocean First Institute Marine Science Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 9-14. June 10-14, July 8-12, and July 29-Aug. 2, from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm ($225); 9 am to 4 pm ($395). Do you have an interest in marine science or exploration of the natural world? Then check out our unique summer camps for hands-on ocean adventure, right in the mountains of Colorado! Each camp is run by staff scientists who will share their knowledge of the marine world, while instilling a sense of wonder for the ocean through interactive learning and fun! Pick from the following camps: Girls in Ocean Science, Ocean Science, Marine Conservation, and Ocean Research & Technology. Location: 3015 Bluff St. Email lauren@ oceanfirstinstitute.org or check out www.oceanfirstinstitute.org/what-wedo/youth-programs/summer-camps/ for more information.

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Old Town Suzuki Summer Music Camps Flute, Strings & Piano

Louisville. Ages 3-18. Day Camp.

M-F, Half- or full-day options. After care available. A Week in Mexico, June 10-14. For all levels. Along with the study of Suzuki repertoire, campers explore the unique musical sounds of Mexico, create festive art, learn lively dance steps and more. End the week with a magical performance for friends and family. Fine-tune your craft through master classes, chamber ensembles, Dalcroze, theory, musicianship, and orchestral studies with expert teaching artists. Fees: $90 to $275. Equipment needed: Your own instrument. Call Kat Fritz at (360) 632-3855 or please email old.town. suzuki.teachers@gmail.com or check out www.oldtownsuzuki.com for more information.

Lafayette. Ages 6-14. Oodles of Art Camp is June 17-21 and July 15-19, M-F, from 9 am to noon for ages 6-9 and from 1 to 4 pm for ages 10-14. We present projects that are not only fun, but help in developing dexterity and confidence while stimulating creativity.

Your child will be exposed to a variety of art mediums and techniques, both in 2-D, as well as 3-D. Come, create a masterpiece with us this summer! $145 per session plus $25 supply fee.

Fairy Art Camp is June 24-27 for ages 6-12 from 9 am to noon, M-Th. Come to a creative, inspirational camp based on the magic of make believe. Create wonderful treasures, art and accessories that can be used with a fairy costume, for a fairy party, or just for make believe. $120, plus $25 supply fee.

Call Jeanne Hougen at (303) 519-5254 or email jhougen@comcast.net or check out particularsart.com for more information.

Posh Painting Camp

Parlando School of Musical Arts

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

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

Boulder. Ages 3.5 and up. M-F. 10 am to 3 pm. Kid’s Camp at Posh is a wonderful activity for the kids while they are off school for break! $24 for 3 hours or $40 for 5 hours. (summer only). Three hours includes a painting class with step by step instruction through the painting of the day and lunch time. Five hours adds another art activity with a different medium that is themed with the painting! Pizza lunch $6 extra or bring lunch from home!

Call Chelsey Langlinais (303) 4427674 or email info@poshsplat.com or check out www.poshsplat.com for more information.

Rock & Roll Camp for Teens

Lafayette. Ages 11-17. Day camp.

10 am to 4 pm. M-F. Colorado’s first and premier teen music camp. Locally owned since 2003! Beginners and advanced players will enhance their skills on guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and more. With the help of our professional staff of instructors, in our state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, students will play in a band, write original music, and perform a live and recorded gig. Fees: $425 per week.

Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026.

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

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 6+ and 9+. Day and overnight camps. All-day fly fishing camp for youngsters. Three-day sessions: Ages 6+, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, T/W/TH. Session I: (Spring Break) March 26-28; Session II: June 4-6; Session III: June 18-20. Four-day sessions w/overnight: Ages 9+, 8 am to 5 pm, M-TH. Session I: July 8-11; Session II: July 22-25. Fly fishing camp with the emphasis on fun and fishing.

The majority of the day is on the water.

Never more than 4 campers per guide.

Trips to private waters. Fly fishing, fly tying, casting, bug collecting, prizes, FUN! ALL equipment for each child is supplied. Three-day camps $395 and four-day camps $595. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Avenue. Call us at (303) 4472400 for more details or to register.

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

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp.

Join us for Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mary Poppins Jr., and more. One-, two-, three- and four-week camps, starting May 28th. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-care and aftercare available.

Programs include dance, voice, music, makeup, performance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product.

Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please check online at www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-9. Join us for Willy Wonka, Cinderella, Winnie the Pooh, and MUCH MORE. One- and twoweek camps starting May 28th. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a 3:30 to 5:30 pm postcare option available for all camps. 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe).

Call (303) 245-8150 or go to www. theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

Sew Fun at Fabricate

Boulder. Ages 7-14. Fabricate summer sewing camps are an opportunity for kids to learn to sew and improve their sewing skills in a fun and positive environment. We’ll explore design as well as construction and get lots of practice sewing. Projects will include apparel, accessories, and items for the

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS home. We offer afternoon day camps and week-long camps throughout the summer. $60 -$425. Fabricate provides all of the sewing machines, tools, fabric, patterns, and other materials which is included in the price. Campers will be given project tutorials and opportunities to trace patterns so they can repeat the projects in the future.

Please call (303) 997-8245, or email us at contact@fabricateboulder.com or visit fabricateboulder.com for more information and to register.

SMARTY: Oh, The Places We’ll Go

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

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

Superior. Ages 5 - 8 years. M-F. June 17-21. 9 am to 12 pm (8:30 am to 12:30 pm, extended day). Using Art and Spanish as our guides, come along on a journey around the world!

Through Integral Steps’ integrative programming, students will explore a multi-medium artistic environment, through STEAM learning. Expand your horizons through song, art, Spanish and creative thinking. Don’t forget to pack your imagination! $140 ($105 for Louisville Residents). In partnership with the Louisville Recreation Center.

Email info@integralsteps.org or check out www.integralsteps.org/summercamps.html for more information.

Steve & Kate’s Camp

Sing the World Green Middle School Choir Camp

Boulder. Rising 6th through rising 8th graders. This summer’s theme is the connection of organic farming to the health of the planet and our bodies!

The kids will rehearse environmental songs and short, funny skits, as well as play games. Kids will embody what they’re singing about by doing service work on Cure Organic Farm, preparing beds, planting, weeding, and harvesting. We’ll celebrate our work with a fun water party, and with the harvested produce, campers will prepare kid-friendly, delicious snacks.

Camp concludes with a performance of the songs and skits, and meal cooked by the campers. Each camper gets MP3s of the songs, a Sing the World Green t-shirt, and copies of the yummy recipes! This camp is a unique combination of arts and environmental education, and is perfect if your child loves to sing, cook, play games, and wants to take action to save the Earth!

For more information and to register visit www.singitgreen.org.

Boulder. Ages 4-12 & Mentorship Program for Ages 13-17. M-F. 7:30 am to 6 pm. At Steve & Kate’s, kids have free choice, learn to trust their own judgment, and become prepared to tackle an ever-changing world.

Array of creative activities, including Studios: Film & Animation, Fashion, Coding & Robotics, Sushi Making, and Music, as well as Lounge, Gameroom, Sports, Pie-Day Fridays, All-Camp Games, and Carnival, and your kid will have the freedom to try to them all.

Buy 1 or more: $105 per day. Buy 5 or more: $95 per day. Buy 20 or more: $85 per day $2550. Membership for all 48 days. Buy any number of day passes or summer membership, and use them any time, at any location. You don’t even need to tell us that you’re coming. Just show up. Reserve your spot with as little as a one-day pass.

Upgrade to larger plans at any time to get the best rate. Get fully refunded for any unused day passes, automatically.

Fees include lunch, snacks. Call Danette at (303) 848-8713 or email boulder@steveandkate.com or check out steveandkatescamp.com/boulder/ for more information.

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

Storycamp

Niwot & Boulder. For grades 1-7. June through July. M-F, Full days. Children bring stories to life through visual art, stop-motion animation, physical theater and interactive sculpture. We adventure into the wild, learn circus skills, use tools and repurpose materials to create art installations. We are located on two beautiful campuses, Boulder Valley Waldorf School and Mackintosh Academy. We venture out on many field trips. Our instructors are experienced educators, engineers, and professional artists who have worked with children throughout the world.

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

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

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

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp

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

M-F. Now offering longer hours: 8 am to 5:30 pm. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature.

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

Location: 3340 Dartmouth, 80305.

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

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

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

Sunflower Farm Summer Camp

Studio Arts Boulder Pottery Lab

Boulder. Ages 6-16. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm or 1 to 4 pm. June 3 August 9. Studio Arts Boulder invites kids of all ages and abilities to make great summer memories and treasured works of art at the historic Pottery Lab. Hand-building and wheel-throwing camps. Location: 1010 Aurora Avenue, 80302. Call (720) 379-6033 or email contact@studioartsboulder.org or visit www.studioartsboulder.org/camps for more information and registration.

Longmont. Ages 5-12. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm. Our camps are back! We are so excited. These two months of weekly camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. All campers will be divided into groups based on age and friend request.

Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play such as climbing hay bales, zipline, and tire swings and so much more! $325 per week. Call (303) 774-8001 or email sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com or check out sunflowerfarminfo.com for more information.

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TLC Learning Center

Longmont. Ages 8 weeks-6 years.

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

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

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

Tinker Art Studio

Boulder. Ages 3.5-16. Day camps. M-F. Half-day. 9 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 4 pm.

Choose from over 40 camp options this summer! Medium-based camps for a wide variety of ages include hand-building and wheel-throwing ceramics, painting, drawing, sewing, printmaking, illustration, comics, bookmaking, and more. Exciting new theme-based camps include Dollhouse Camp, Train Set Camp, Felting Stories, Musical Instruments, Fairies Camp, and even Slime Camp!

Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration, movement and time outdoors—led by experienced, licensed teachers. Celebrating our 8th year of summer camps, and very conveniently located in South Boulder.

See you in the studio! Location: 693 S. Broadway, Suite B, 80305. Please visit www.tinkerartstudio.com to view all of our summer camp offerings and to register online; email us at tinker@ tinkerartstudio.com or call (303) 5031902 for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Have Your Child Ride into the Best Summer of 2019!

LONGMONT

Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camps

Longmont. Day Camp. Ages 5.5-12.

M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Horsemanship Camp: June 10th-14th, July 8th-12th, July 15th-19th, August 5th-9th. TCR has been teaching children how to ride and horse education in Boulder County for 28 years! Your horse-crazy child will experience all the different fun activities with horses. Beginners or experienced riders. Western and English. Full days of working and riding horses, grooming, vet care, farrier, feeding, chores and more!

Every year we offer different things in our camps so they are never the same year to year for our campers.

We always have those campers that keep coming back! Friday is game day for the parents/family to come watch campers ride! So much to learn about horses! Cost: $500, deposit $200.

Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503.

Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 444-4291 or www.triplecreek-ranch. com for bookings. TCR camps fill quickly! See ad.

Wild Bear Nature Center

Boulder/Nederland. Summer Nature Camps! Fun with altitude! June 3-August 9. Ages 3-16. Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Flexible to fit your busy schedule! Choose one day or an entire week. Optional shuttle service from/to B oulder. Discounts and scholarships available. CCAP accepted.

Wild Bear Nature Center is Boulder County’s only FREE, all-ages nature center located in Nederland, Colorado. $70/day. Transportation provided.

Equipment needed: Appropriate outdoor clothing, lunch & snacks, water, and program-specific gear. For more information, call Wild Bear at (303) 258-0495, email registrar@ wildbear.org, check www.wildbear.org for details, or stop by the nature center!

We are open Mon-Thu from 11 am to 5 pm & Fri/Sat/Sun from 10 am to 5 pm.

See you on the mountain!

Horsemanship Summer Camp

June 10-14, July 8-12, July 15-19, August 5-9

• Lesson Programs: English, Jumping, Western Riding • Mini Horse Camps (2 days) Spring Break, Thanksgiving, Holiday • Birthday Parties Year-Round!

Triple Creek Ranch Serving Boulder County for 28 Years!

Learn more at triplecreek-ranch.com • 303.444.4291

USA Ninja Challenge

Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten

Boulder. Ages 2 ½ to 6. Day camp.

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

Louisville. Ages 6-12. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm. Kids will enjoy an active week of learning Ninja skills mixed with fun and games. Experienced instructors help campers of all abilities have fun climbing, tumbling, swinging, jumping, balancing and playing games in our new 7000 square foot gym located in historic downtown Louisville! We mix in some “off the gym floor” activities to help the campers relax and rest between the Ninja activities. $285./ week. Equipment needed: athletic shorts, short sleeve t-shirt, snack and water bottle. Call (720) 440-1235 or email Ninja500@usaninjachallenge. com or check out usaninjachallenge. com/louisville-co/ for more information.

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

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

W: www.alayapreschool.org E: alaya@alayapreschool.org

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

Blossom respects and supports each child’s individual needs. Our immersive approach integrates mindful play and hands-on learning.

Our screen-free indoor and outdoor Waldorf inspired curriculum connects to the seasons, food, a positive attitude toward the environment and all living things, and a multicultural perspective.

At Blossom we speak English, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese!

We focus on relationships and conflict resolution, and instill a love of learning by respecting each child’s natural desire to want to know more about the world they live in. We welcome you to experience the richness and energy that happens in an environment where children own their confidence and creativity and...Blossom!

E: thelanguageoffood@gmail.com

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Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette 1135 Cimarron Drive (720) 564-2210 Contact - Enrollment Line Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed Late August – May Program Days: M-F (full day).

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

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

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact - Susan Boyle Ages: 2.5 years - PreK Licensed, NAIS, ACIS June - August/Camp Hours: 8 am to 3 pm with after hours. Program Options: 3 days until 1 pm, 3 days until 3 pm, 5 days until 1 pm, 5 days until 3 pm Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available.

Every child deserves to be known and loved, and our small class sizes and low student/teacher ratios empower us to live this value every day. BCD Preschool is a unique learning environment where teachers can build meaningful relationships with each student, nurture their strengths, and help them meet goals through focused, individualized attention. Our curriculum uses language arts and literacy as its framework. Our method of teaching incorporates best practices in education while supporting major objectives in language arts and literacy, number concepts, science, social studies, self-help skills, fine and gross motor skills, and character development. In addition to our strong academics, BCD’s preschool program incorporates a “Specials” curriculum that includes instruction in world language (French and Spanish), movement, music, and library skills, science, and technology.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jen Rodehaver, Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) (303) 956-6189 jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com DVMUVSBMDBSF DPN KSPEFIBWFS

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alleyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boulder 2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact - Staff Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.

Boulderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only drop-in, temporary, short-term/emergency childcare center. Children are scheduled one day at a time and fees are based on a sliding scale, making them affordable to all. C-CAP accepted.

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

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

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boulder 3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael Knuckey Ages: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed/ NAEYC September- May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am to 11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. 5 hours to 29.5 hours/ wk. Summer hours are 9 am to 3 pm. M-F. Our dynamic preschool program brings children of all ages, abilities, and cultures together for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The four cornerstones of our 46-year-old program are Creativity, Nature and Science, Multiculturalism, and Service. Children learn lifelong skills and learn to care deeply about themselves, each other, and the Earth. We are a leading Boulder County Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farm to ECEâ&#x20AC;? program and have 5 large garden beds and onsite growing planters that are cared for by our children and families. Children plant, water, harvest, wash and prepare our fresh-grown produce for their snacks.

Big congratulations to our Director Elaine McCarthy, for entering her 27th school year with Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House. A true educator, Elaine remained in the classroom as lead teacher, and has taught children from over 40 different home languages. Join us today.

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

In your home (303) 956-6189 Contact : Jennifer Rodehaver Ages: 3 months to teens.

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

Government-sponsored cultural exchange program. Affordable, flexible childcare with the added element of a cultural exchange.

International students ages 18 - 26 stay in your home as a part of your family. Most have a drivers license and are skilled swimmers.

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

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

Summer programs available for ages 2 - 8 yrs. Maximum enrollment of 15 children. Ratio 1:5.

W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Healthy nutrition is celebrated with food preparation and tasting.

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

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

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

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

W: harmony-preschool.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mt. View Preschool—Boulder 355 Ponca Place (303) 494-3557 Contact - Amy Chally Ages: 2-6 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to4 pm Mt. View Preschool has been providing excellence in early learning for 52 years.

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

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

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

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

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

Please visit our website for details.

W: sunflowerfarminfo.com

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

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

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

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

TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy.

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

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

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

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

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

Limited availability in all groups.

W: www.treehouselearning.com

Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten—Boulder 6775 Arapahoe Avenue (720) 383-4406 Contact - Elizabeth Uhrich 372 Lefthand Canyon Drive Ages: 2.5-6 years Year round Program Days: M/W/F 8 am to 4 pm Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten is a “rain or shine” outdoor preschool/ kindergarten in the greater Boulder area for children ages 2.5 to 6, and children 0-2.5 in our Parent/Tot program. We are inspired by the Waldkindergartens and Forest Schools of Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Finland, where children spend the early years of their education in entirely outdoor settings. There are enormous benefits for children who attend forest kindergartens, ranging from social-emotional and sensory-motor health, to a richly developed sense of place, and active imaginations. When observed, these children convey an empowerment uncommon for their age, and a contentment that will make anyone “run for the forest.”

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

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

Private

SCHOOL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Schools

Desiderata School–Longmont 2051 Terry Street (303) 678-9335 Contact - Abbi Reese Grades: 4-12 Fully accredited by the NCES August - May Program Days: M-Th. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm.

Desiderata School has been serving students and the community since 1989 and we believe that educational success is the shared responsibility of the student, home, school, teachers, and community. We believe that an effective education must support the whole child. We use customized courses tailored to each student, along with personalized learning schedules, and always incorporate our belief that any place in which learning takes place is a classroom. We give our students ownership of their education by placing the emphasis of our programs on developing critical thinkers capable of not only learning, but also able to identify information needed, locate viable resources, and apply information gathered to problem solving.

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

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

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

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

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

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Private

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

Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHOOL

Schools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY Boulder Birthday Party at Thorne Nature Experience

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

Hours: Call for times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posh Birthdays!

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

We will teach any painting the birthday boy or girl chooses and each child leaves with a 16”x20” canvas of their acrylic painting creation! $250 flat fee for up to 10 kids and an additional $15 per kid for more than 10. (Kids younger than 4 will require parental assistance.) Additional options can be added as well.

Hours: 2-Hour Saturdays and Sundays available.

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

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

Hours: Saturday afternoon slots available.

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

Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties

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

Contact: Marty Walsh 303-661-1467

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

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

Party-goers leave with big

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

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

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

Weekends.

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

WOW! Children’s Museum Ages: 1-11 110 N. Harrison Avenue Let’s Party! Celebrate your child’s next birthday in a fun, hands-on, and educational environment! Two-hour customizable party package includes party room rental, paper goods, playtime in the museum, and more! For a unique experience, after-hour private parties available on Fridays.

Days and Hours: Book online or call for details.

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

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Longmont Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties 4255 Nelson Road Two parties to choose from.

Paint a Horse Party: Ages 4-up, 2-hour party for up to 10 children . Horse games, decorating horse shoes, mini horses, and painting the special B-day horse, along with a leadline ride! Kids and parents leave saying it’s the best party and setting they have ever been to! Fast-moving, fun, lasting memories! $350.

Groom and Ride Party: Ages 6-teens, 1.5 hour party for up to 6 children. Groom the bday horse with bday brushes, braids and ribbons! Lots of hands on getting the bday horse saddled to ride. Lead line rides. Mini horses and decorating real horse shoes to take home so they will never forget the fun. Great small party fun! $250.00 Contact: Lynn McChesney 303-444-4291 lynntriplecreek@gmail.com www.triplecreek-ranch.com

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

Examples are Fairies in the Toy Shop, Pirates, Princesses, Snow Queen, Super Hero, Teddy Bears, Circus, Wild Africa, Nutcracker, Madeline, Under the Sea, Angelina Ballerina, Cinderella,

Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, and more. In-home, backyard (weather permitting), your private venue, or mine. 1 1/2 hr with 1/2 hr for set up. Limit 12. $175. BFA degree in dance and Colorado Early Childhood Professional Certificate. Birthday parties with the Longmont Parks and Recreation Dept since 2009.

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

Louisville

activities in our birthday area.

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

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

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

Nederland

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

Great parties for kids of all ages!

Call for fees.

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

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

Fees: Party Room $75 per hour (includes 20 ride tickets). Entire carousel $225 per hour (available after-hours only, includes unlimited rides). Call for more details and a party planning consultation.

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday. 10 am to 7 pm.

Contact: Carousel Director 303-258-3457

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USA Ninja Challenge Ages: 6 and up.

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

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After-School Programs Climbing

Arts & Science

CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Boulder

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

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

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

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley

Grades K-5 Offering high-quality enrichment classes after school and on no-school days. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in video production, music, cooking, engaging science, LEGOS™, sports, and Spanish. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County and are open to BVSD and non-BVSD kids.

Please visit our website for complete class listings. Registration is available online or by phone.

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

ABC KIDS CLIMBING Boulder

TINKER ART STUDIO South Boulder

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

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

Hours: Daily programming.

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

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

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

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

Hours: M- Sun. Hours varied.

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

Dance

Albert Einstein

LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY Longmont

Ages: 3-Adult 1422 Nelson Road Longmont’s only pre-professional ballet school. Benefit from the very finest in classical

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After-School Programs dance training. Experience the joy of movement through ballet, pointe, men’s classes, jazz, modern, hip hop, and ballet in the air. Grow with us as an artist in the studio and on stage!

Hours: Call for days and hours.

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

Empowerment

SUCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDS Boulder

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

Students will learn and practice the six most important friendship skills, what makes kids avoid other kids, how to NOT lose your friends. Small class size, individual attention, student workbook, parent handout, and snacks. Early registration $165, week of class $185.

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

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

Gymnastics Cheerleading

MUSIC TOGETHER® of Boulder

MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

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

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

Music

BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder

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

Call for fees and times.

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

Ages: Birth to 5 years.

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

Offering Family classes and Babies-Only music classes.

Music enrichment through intimate experiential classes.

Learn how to support your child’s musical growth in a rich, fun, nurturing environment.

Three locations: North Boulder, Birth Center & JCC. FREE demo classes offered.

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

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

MUSIC TOGETHER® BABIES/MIXED AGES/ RHYTHM KIDS Central Boulder

Ages: Infants to age 7.

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

Introductory Babies Class for newborns through 9 months and caregivers. Mixed-age classes for infants through age 4 with their caregivers integrating singing/movement/ instrument play in a playful yet structured environment.

Rhythm Kids (Ages 5-7), Optional Drop Off Program integrating drumming, movement and creative expression.

Free demo classes and online registration. Celebrating 20 years in Boulder!

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

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

MY LOCAL MUSIC LESSONS We Come To You!

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

Days and Hours: 9 am to 9 pm.

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

PARLANDO School of Musical Arts Boulder

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

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

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

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Piano

Cont’d

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Boulder

ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder

Ages: All 1128 Pine Street Rocky Ridge Music Academy offers individual and group lessons, giving students of all ages and levels a variety of opportunities to work with exceptional artists, teachers, and colleagues within the vibrant NoBo Arts District. Rocky Ridge has been providing transformative music education since 1942.

In addition to instruction on all orchestral instruments, we offer lessons in voice, composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world.

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

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

SANDY BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO Niwot

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

Fees: Pay by semester/session.

Call for current class times.

C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

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

INTEGRAL STEPS: A PLACE TO GROW Regional

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

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

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

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

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

Pablo Picasso

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

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

THE SPOT YOUTH PROGRAM Boulder

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

Hours: M-F: 4 to 8 pm.

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

Swimming

Sports

USA NINJA CHALLENGE Louisville

500 Front Street (Downtown) Ages: 4-13 Ninja is like gymnastics only WAY more fun! Obstacle courses and games that teach kids to tumble, climb, balance, swing, jump, run and even climb up a warped wall ... like on the TV show! Weekly after school classes organized by age groups. Kids progress through 6 levels in small one-hour classes lead by experienced instructors.

A comfortable viewing area for parents to watch the action.

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

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

SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont

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

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

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

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After-School Programs Tutoring

TheatRE

What, I studied!

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

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

Boulder

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

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

BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield

Ages: 3-18.

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

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

Hours: After-school, schedules vary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Louisa May Alcott

ART

THEATER

MUSIC Swimming

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Summer Calendar of Events information.

ART/MUSEUMS

Through May 20—Boulder National Geographic’s Living with Wolves Exhibit for all ages, at the Museum of Boulder, located at 2205 Broadway Street.

A photographic exhibit that advocates the reintroduction of wolves into western Colorado.

National Geographic’s Living with Wolves brings you face-toface with a wolf pack to learn their social structures and dispel myths surrounding these unique creatures. Discover efforts to reintroduce wolves to Colorado.

Bring the whole family and howl with the pack. Touch traps and pelts and listen to their calls. Contact Carolyn Booth at (303) 449-3464 or booth@ museumofboulder.org or check o u t m u s e u m o f b o u l d e r. o r g / exhibits/#wolves for more information.

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

May 3—Denver Failure Lab at 6 pm, located at the Museum of Contemporary Art at 1485 Delgany Street. Dedicated to developing creativity, becoming a place where the risk of failure is always a possibility. The Failure Lab teens have been working hard on their exhibition, and you don’t want to miss out on the opening night! There will be orange drinks, tea sandwiches and pastries, an under-eye mask station, and a photo booth (obviously). Get ready for all these things and more.

Check out mcadenver.org for more information.

May 4—Denver Free First Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, at 100 W. 14th Ave Pkwy. Celebrate your creativity on the Free First Saturday each month with bilingual activities for the whole family. Celebra tu creatividad el primer sábado de cada mes con actividades bilingües para toda. Check out Denverartmuseum.org for more

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

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

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

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

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

Call (303) 651-8374 for more information.

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

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

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

Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from

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NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING

May 1—Boulder An Evening with R. L. Stine, at 6 pm, at the Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Theater at 1001 Arapahoe Ave. FREE. Registration is required. R.L. Stine says he gets to scare people all over the world.

So far, his books have sold more than 400 million copies, making him one of the most popular children’s authors in history. The Goosebumps series has more than 150 titles and has inspired a TV series and two motion pictures.

R.L. himself is a character in the movies! He has also written the teen series Fear Street, and the Mostly Ghostly and Nightmare Room series. He is currently writing a series of graphic novels entitled Just Beyond. Call Tracy Van Straaten at (212) 389-3782 or email tvanstraaten@scholastic.com for more information.

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

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

T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30,

bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library.

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

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

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

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

Through May—Boulder After School Sewing Workshops, for ages 7 & up, Tu/W/Th, from 3:30 or 4 to 5:30 or 6 pm, located at 2017 17th Street. A wonderful opportunity for students to learn and enhance their sewing skills in a fun and positive environment.

Contact Linda Spillmann at (303) 997-8245 or contact@ fabricateboulder.com or check out www.fabricateboulder.com for more information.

May through July—Boulder Sleep & Emotional Brain Study, for ages 3-6. The CU Boulder Sleep and Development Lab is looking for children to participate in two different paid at-home studies: Light at Night in Preschoolers, and Sleep & the Emotional Brain. Please visit sleep.colorado.edu or contact Karissa Lynaugh at (303) 4924584 or sleepdev@colorado.edu for more information.

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every

Tuesdays, from 7 to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads.

Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 7765348.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RenaissanceAdventures.com for more information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder Local mothers are invited to a free meeting of the Boulder County

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chapter of Mothers & More. We connect moms through evening meetings, speakers, moms’ night out, book discussions, children’s activities, and MORE. Come and meet us! Check online at www. meetup.com/Mothers-MoreBoulder-County for more up-todate information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 9223549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location.

Daily—Countywide Boulder County WIC Program.

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

FREE. Call (303) 441-1451.

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

catherine@catherinemhoustonlpc. c o m o r c h e c k o u t w w w. catherinemhoustonlpc.com for more information.

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

Programming offered daily.

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

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

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

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

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

Must be county resident, income and activity requirements. Other requirements apply. Questions: ccap@bouldercounty.org

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.

Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults! helps families and individuals enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).

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

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

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

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

Contact Catherine M. Houston, LPC at (720) 628-0158 or

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.

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

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

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

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

Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or email judy@infantaquatics.com for more information.

Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, located at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes.

Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

May through Oct.—Longmont Visit the Agricultural Heritage Center for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66 . Enjoy the rural setting, and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm features two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse.

There are also animals on site including chickens, pigs, goats, and others. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@ bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ ahc for more information.

May 3—Boulder Friday Family Dances for all ages, from 6 to 7:30 pm (doors open at 5:45), located at Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road. Live music with calling and teaching for each

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dance. Traditional circles, squares, and mixers. For all ages & all abilities. Contact Teri Rasmusson at (720) 352-1770 or boulder@ familydance.org or check out www.familydance.org for more information.

Boulder Creek Festival. Three days of festivities featuring vendor booths, family activities, food and entertainment—all on the banks of Boulder Creek. Check out bouldercreekfest.com for more information.

May 4—Estes Park Duck Race. Thousands of little yellow rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall River at Nicky’s Resort where they begin their journey. Competition/ Race, Fair/Festival from noon3 pm. Children’s activities, live music, free admission.

May 27—Boulder BolderBoulder 10k Race. One of the largest and most highly acclaimed 10Ks in the world, with runners, joggers, walkers and spectators of all ages with many in costume and a bash at the finish line at Folsom Field Stadium.

Check out bolderboulder.com for more information.

May 3-5, 17-19—Longmont Public Farm Fest for ages 0-100, from 11 am to 3 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. You will be able to have direct contact with your favorite farm animals: feed the goats, sheep and llama.

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

May 9-12—Longmont JBF Huge Kids’ Sale at the Boulder County Fair grounds, at 9595 Nelson Road. Teachers, military families, foster parents, expecting or first time parents/grandparents are invited to shop our exclusive presale. Find maternity items, newborn clothing, nursery gear, bathtime essentials, safety musthaves, swings, bouncy chairs, strollers, high chairs, pack’n’plays and so much more! Check out jbfsale.com or call (303) 506-1643 for more information. Open every morning at 9 am to 7 pm, (to 2 pm on Sunday).

May 10, 11—Boulder Peter Pan with the Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance youth Student Company on Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 2 pm at the Dairy Arts Center. Check out frequentflyers. org for more information.

May 11—Erie Fishing Clinic. Grab your kids (ages 5-12), your fishing gear and head on out to Thomas Reservoir for a free morning of fishing and fishing clinics. Topics include casting, fish biology, fish handling, knot tying, laws and ethics and more.

May 17-19—Boulder Boulder Ballet presents Cinderella on Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 2 & 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm, at the Gordon Gamm Theater, Dairy ARTS Center at 2590 Walnut Street. Check out boulderballet.org for more information.

May 25-27—Boulder

May 30—Lafayette Free Day for all ages, from 9 am to 5 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Thanks to community partner and sponsor Children’s Hospital Colorado! Call (303) 604-2424 or check out wowchildrensmuseum. org for more information.

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June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18—Boulder Alternatives to Anger for grades 3-6, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th Street, Suite 306.

Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? Get the tools to deal with anger constructively!

Kids will: identify anger triggers, anger boundaries, learn the anger rules, clarify the costs of hurtful behaviors, develop a C.O.P. (chill out plan), learn how anger can be helpful, practice positive problem solving strategies, accepting no, dealing with frustration and practical ideas & plans. Contact Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or sLewis.consulting@gmail.com or check out ss4k.com for more information.

June 22—Boulder The Game of Drones! for ages 5-17, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Duane Physics G1B30 University of Colorado. In this all new CU Wizards show with aerospace engineering professor Brian Argrow, who knows all about very cool topics including unmanned aircraft design, highspeed aerodynamics and gas dynamics, will demonstrate to a young audience drones and explain how they’re used to gather all sorts of useful scientific information.

This is a show for kids who like to imagine, build and design helpful machines! Contact Candice Bartholomew Brown at (303) 4925011 or Candice.Bartholomew@ JILA.colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

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June 23 to Sept. 1—Longmont Empowerment Circle for girls, grades 6-8, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at 2139 Emery Street #102. 10-week experiential group for middle school girls. Using art, drama, sharing, and dreamwork we will discover self-awareness, and develop listening and communication and life skills. EC will be taught as a class with lively interactive group process, making an impact on girls for their entire lives. Contact Dr. Paula deChelly at (720) 338-0565 or pdechelly@ yahoo.com or check out creativewoman-spirit.blogspot.com for more information.

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June 1—Denver Free First Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, at 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. Celebrate your creativity on the Free First Saturday each month with bilingual activities for the whole family. Celebra tu creatividad el primer sábado de cada mes con actividades bilingües para toda. Check out Denverartmuseum.org for more information.

June 1-2—Boulder Boulder Ballet’s Ballet in the Park.

Boulder Ballet’s dancers put on a family-friendly show and little ones are invited on stage for a lesson in Central Park’s bandshell at 7 pm.

June 5-August 7—Boulder Bands on the Bricks on Wednesdays, opening at 6 pm.

Headline at 7 pm. From oldies to alternative and everything in between, Boulder County’s premiere outdoor summer concert series on Pearl Street Mall. Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the Front Range under the stars.

June 6 to Sept. 26—Lafayette T h u r s d a y F a r m e r ’s M a r k e t .

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

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

June 7-8—Boulder Arabian Nights for ages 5 and up please, on Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, located at Dairy Arts Center at 2590 Walnut Street. Danse Etoile Ballet’s newest ballet, Arabian Nights, weaves together the enchanting stories told by the clever and beautiful Scheherazade for 1001 nights to entertain the cruel Sultan, King Shahrivar.

Captivating classics will be retold with colorful, creative

choreography and a harmony of vivid music. Contact Marie Jose Payannet at (720) 938-3030 or mariejose@danseetoile.org or check out thedairy.org/online/ DanseEtoile for more information.

June 7-August 11—Boulder Colorado Shakespeare Festival all summer long. Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and in the newly renovated indoor University Theatre at the University of Colorado campus.

Check out cupresents.org for more information.

June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 26, Aug 2—Broomfield Fantastic Family Theatre presented

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

June 8-9, July 6-7—Longmont Public Farm Fest for ages 0-100, from 11 am to 3 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. You will be able to have direct contact with your favorite farm animals: feed the goats, sheep and llama.

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

June 13–16—Salida If rivers are your passion, FIBArk (First in Boating on the Arkansas) is a must. “America’s oldest and boldest whitewater festival” draws kayakers, stand-up paddlers and rafters to compete (and play) in the mighty Arkansas River. While whitewater is the draw, the city of Salida also showcases a variety of local color with live music, costumed bike competitors, a parade and foot races.

June 16—Lafayette Father ’s Day Special for all ages from 9 am to 5 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Avenue.

Free admission for all Dads and Grandpas on Father’s Day! Call (303) 604-2424 or check out

wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

June 21-23—Estes Park Midsummer Festival. Celebrate the summer solstice in scenic downtown Estes. Enjoy traditional dances, the raising of the Maypole, hand-crafted Scandinavian art & goods, childrens activities, a vintage Volvo & Saab car show, delicious foods, Vikings and more!

Free.

June 22-24—Fort Collins Colorado Brewers’ Festival.

For parents. If you’ve tasted a Colorado-brewed beer, then you know why Colorado Brewers’ Festival is wildly popular. More than 50 Colorado breweries, showcasing dozens of cold and fresh handcrafted beers fill Fort Collins’ historic downtown.

Summer has never been more refreshing than at this beer-lover’s paradise.

June 23—Longmont Barnyard Critter Day for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66.

Animals have always been part our lives. Come learn about the roles of chickens, pigs, horses and other animals on a farm. See demonstrations of sheep herding and horseshoeing, visit with chickens and pigs, and ride on a horse-drawn wagon. Please leave pets at home. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@ bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.

June 26–July 7—Greeley Greeley Stampede. Dust off your cowboy boots for one of Colorado’s largest summer festivals and rodeos. Dating back to the 1800s, Greeley’s Fourth of July celebration puts the “Yeehaw!” in Colorado’s Western culture.

June 27-August 3—Boulder Colorado Music Festival with various concerts to choose from. Don’t miss the Children’s Concert on July 7th at 1:30 pm at Chautauqua. Check out coloradomusicfestival.org for more information.

June 29-30—Nederland 19th Annual High Peaks Art Festival. Contemporary crafts, as well as live music all weekend.

Voted one of Colorado’s 10 Best Summer Art Festivals in 2016 by Westword Magazine! Check out highpeaksartfestival.com for more information.

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July 14—Lafayette Sensory Friendly Playtime for all ages, from 8 am to 10 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Avenue. A low sensory event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. WOW! will limit admission to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all! Admission is free, however, reservations are required. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out wowchildrensmuseum.org/visit/ sensory-friendly-playtime for more information.

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July 4—Boulder Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast with Fireworks, live music and fun in CU’s Folsom Field Stadium.

July 4—Lafayette Fourth of July at Waneka Lake.

Fireworks, food, beverages, c h i l d r e n ’s a c t i v i t i e s , p o n y rides, live music, starts at 4 pm.

Monday, Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, free/ donations accepted. Check out lafayettecolorado.com for more information.

July 4—Longmont Longmont Fourth of July Fireworks Display from 9:30 pm, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds at Hover and Boston streets. Free.

Check out longmontcolorado.gov for more information.

July 4—Louisville Fourth of July. Concert with food, concessions, henna and face-painting, from 7 to 9 pm.

Fireworks display around 9:30 pm at Coal Creek Golf Course at 585 W. Dillon Road. Free. Check out louisvilleco.gov/visitors/specialevents/july-4th-fireworks for more information.

July 4—Niwot Fourth of July. Happenings, pancake breakfast, bike decorating, Sparky and classic Engine #10, music, a parade and more, 7:30 to 11 am. Cottonwood Square. Free.

Check out niwot.com/events/ fourth-of-july-in-niwot for more information.

July 4—Superior Fourth of July Annual Parade and Pancakes. The floats and festivities will begin at 8:30 am and then arrive at Community Park. Make a parade float or drive a business vehicle! Bring the whole family and grab your neighbors for some good music, fun games and a celebration like no other.

July 6—Denver Free First Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, at 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. Celebrate your creativity on the Free First Saturday each month with bilingual activities for the whole family. Celebra tu

creatividad el primer sábado de cada mes con actividades bilingües para toda. Check out Denverartmuseum.org for more information.

July 12- 13—Longmont Rhythm on the River. Longmont’s largest event featuring live music, art, and environmental education.

At Roger’s Grove on Nelson Rd. Free admission, parking, and shuttle service. 6-10 pm.

July 13–14—Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo. One of Colorado’s largest hot air balloon festivals is a sight to see in Steamboat Springs. With a massive colorful ascension scheduled for each morning, “rodeo” moves like dipping into Bald Eagle Lake and Saturday night’s balloon glow, a bonus feature is the event’s combination with the annual Art in the Park.

July 19-20—Broomfield Macbeth: Off-Kilter presented by BackStory Youth Theatre, for all ages, on Friday from 7 to 9 pm & Sat from 4 to 6 pm, located at Broomfield Auditorium at 3 Community Park Rd. Who says Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy can’t give you belly laughs? Complete with witty word play, slapstick action and a shocking twist ending, Macbeth: Off-Kilter spins the frown of tragedy upside down!

Purchase tickets online at www. backstorytheatre.org or at the door 30 minutes before show times.

Adults $10, Students/Seniors $5, Under 4 years Free. Contact Mary Willkie at (720) 263-0836 or info@ backstorytheatre.org or check out www.backstorytheatre.org for more information.

July 20—Littleton Lavender Festival from 9 am to 5 pm, at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd. More than 2,000 lavender plants set the scene for this family-friendly celebration of Chatfield Farms’ Lavender Garden.

Lavender products made by local growers and artisans are available.

Check out Botanicgardens.org for more information.

July 20-21—Boulder Pearl Street Arts Fest at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall for this juried celebration of visual arts—painting, photography, jewelry and more.

July 26–Aug. 10—Vail Vail Dance Festival. Pirouettes, dips, leaps and headspins sweep through Vail during the prestigious International Dance Festival.

Moves from “Dancing with the Stars” are so much more exciting in the flesh — not to mention in Vail’s scenic outdoor venues.

July 26-28—Boulder Street Sale located at the Pearl Street Mall. Hosted by the Downtown Boulder Partnership.

Free. Call (303) 449-3774 or email

jack@downtownboulder.org for more information.

July 27-28—Denver 19th Colorado Dragon Boat F e s t i v a l a t S l o a n ’s L a k e .

P e r f o r m e r s , Ta s t e o f A s i a marketplace vendors, non-profit Partners, and Race Teams! This year we will be highlighting the amazing country of Vietnam and the Year of the Pig! Make sure to join us for the HOTTEST festival of the year! Call (303) 953-7277 or check out www.cdbf.org for more information.

July 28—Longmont Art Fair in its 12th season, from 8 am to 1 pm, at the Boulder County Fair ground, is a spin off from the Boulder fairs. All participants are Colorado residents with handmade art. Local farmers, foods vendors and artists unite to provide a unique Longmont event. Plenty of free parking on site.

July 28-August 9­—Boulder Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival. Experience the joy of dancing in the air, for beginners through advanced aerial dancers.

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

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

SUBMITTING EVENTS Boulder County Kids Mail

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

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Realities for Children Boulder County | 1603 Orchard Avenue | Boulder, CO 80304

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Bug Ology Exhibit

August 3rd - 11th • 10 AM - 6 PM All-day attraction, large-scale animatronic BUGS, plus live bugs, Butterfly Feeding Garden, and a tasty Bug Bar featuring a “STEM” based learning experience. This is a fun hands-on experience with creatures such as tarantulas, walking stick bugs, invertebrates. Sample some of the sustainable proteins at the Bug Bar and tell your friends, “I ATE A BUG”.

9595 Nelson Street • LONGMONT • www.bouldercountyfair.org

BCK 25TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

CHECK OUT THE FALL ISSUE FOR DETAILS! Summer 2019 • Page 55

Discover the joy of making music together with your family!

Find a location near you! musictogether.com

Sign up for a free trial class today!

Music Together of Boulder North Boulder Birth Center & JCC (720) 440-2775 musictogetherboulder.com Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Central and South Boulder (303) 413-1120 mountainsongmusic.com

Center for Musical Arts Lafayette (303) 665-0599 centerformusicalarts.org

Mile High Music Downtown Louisville (720) 366-8655 milehighmusic.org