2017 Summer Camp Guide

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DAILY CAMERA SUMMER 2017

Summer Camps in Boulder, Broomfield, Longmont, Louisville, Superior & Beyond!

Dive into a summer of sun, swim and smiles

From diving boards to ballparks, arts to archery, mountain treks to museum trips, the Y is here to help you have the best summer ever. Register for summer camp at ymcabv.org.

Plus, registration for summer sports, ice and aquatics programs opens March 1.

YMCA of Boulder Valley • ymcabv.org • Serving Boulder, Broomfield & Weld Counties

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First time at camp? Talking with your child.

By: Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W.

“back-up persons” are and how their child will recognize them if they need to.

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ending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community. One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands.

The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure: FRIENDS Camp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great!

Sending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety.

ACTIVITIES There are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of going to camp: Remember, when you first decided to go to camp, what made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others.

That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!

COOPERATING You, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help out. That’s part of what makes camp so special – kids helping each other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them.

Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything is new – the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the

bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with yourself.

Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things that by the time you come home you will miss all those things!

HELPING OUT Camp is about fun, but it also requires that you help out. Cleanup is part of camp. You do it every day! As your parent, I hope you will cooperate!

GETTING HELP Everyone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your counselor is there to help you!

You don’t have to wait to tell us if you are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you. Be honest and ask for what you need. If your counselor doesn’t seem to be concerned or doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor, etc. Parents should know who these

BEING POSITIVE It’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback – one of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time.

Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate safely in a broader world.

To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s web site at ACAcamps.org or call 1.800.428.CAMP (2267).

Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. He was special consultant to the Disney Channel for their series “Bug Juice.” Ditter has visited over 500 children’s camps in the United States, has been quoted in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Parent Magazine, and the Ladies Home Journal. He has appeared on “The Today Show” and the “Evening News with Peter Jennings” and is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp.

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; ©2006 American Camping Association, Inc.

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GUITARISTS DRUMMERS VOCALISTS BASSISTS KEYBOARDISTS

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ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB – PLA-WELL TEK ENGINEERING CAMPS

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $180 Dates: June 12-16; June 26-30; July 31- Aug. 4 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Three individual weeks of Play-Well TEK engineering camps offer Minecraft Engineering, Superhero Engineering, and STEM Engineering options.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/orgs/ ArtsHub

CAMP KIND

Address: 12400 Huron St., Westminster

Summer 2017

Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $225-$250 Dates: June 26-July 21 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A unique fun and educational day-camp with hands-on volunteer experiences at local charities including Milk & Honey Farm, Foothills Animal Shelter, African Community Center of Denver and Food Bank of the Rockies, teaching an appreciation for being kind to others, the environment and animals. Plus refugee, and charity awareness programs Phone: (720) 984-5805 Website: CampKind.org

CODING AND MULTI-MEDIA ARTS

Address: 2222 14th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $195 Dates: June 5-9; Aug. 7-11 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Campers can increase their skills and confidence in the use of technology and creative expression by utilizing online coding/programming tools to create their own apps. Camp includes time in the lab, games, art, recess and a photo safari.

Phone: (303) 443-0419 Website: ywcaboulder.org/ class/youth-camps

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 5-July 27 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Week-long morning and afternoon sessions for students from preschool through middle school.

Preschool backyard camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Stunts Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Roller Coaster Design, Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Musical Theater, Global Science Programs, Maker Camps, Anatomy, Capoeira, Preengineering, and more!

Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org

QUEST & QUILL WITH RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES Address: 2450 Central Ave., Suite P1, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $299-$479 Dates: June 19-23; July 10-14; July 24-28 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Live the story you write! In the tradition of ancient Norse Skalds, students craft a story through creative writing and oratory skills. Then, band together with others in a live-action roleplaying game as a character in the story, solving mysteries, overcoming challenges, and battling with foam swords.

Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

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SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Address: 501 20th Street, Greeley University of Northern Colorado Registration Deadline: June 6, 2017 Cost: $1775 Dates: July 9 - 22 Ages: Grades 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Motivating and challenging 5th-10th grade students who are gifted, talented and/or creative high-ability learners. Students select four classes from a wide variety of intellectually stimulating topics taught by content experts and gifted education specialists. After classes, trained dorm counselors lead recreational activities for social and affective growth Phone: (970) 351-2683 Website: unco.edu/sep

YOUNG CHILD SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Address: 501 20th St., Greeley University of Northern Colorado Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $300 Dates: July 10 - 21 Ages: 4 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Enrich your child’s summer with UNC’s Young Child Summer Enrichment Program for high-ability

ARTS & MUSIC ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB – ALL-DAY CAMPS

Youth Journalism Day. learners. The program curriculum is designed specifically for students who show exceptional talents and abilities.

It incorporates creativity and problem solving while teaching students highlevel thinking skills based upon their interests and passions.

Phone: (970) 351-2683 Website: unco.edu/sep

YOUTH JOURNALISM DAY Address: Metropolitan State University, Denver Registration Deadline: June 30 Cost: $65 Dates: July 20

Ages: 8 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This is a one-day, intense and fun learning experience for kids ages 8 to 14. Here’s a great chance for budding journalists, writers and photographers to spend the day with professionals learning about: What makes a good story; Getting ready for an interview; Asking good questions; and writing and photography tips.

Phone: (303) 954-3974 Website: nieonline.com/coloradonie/ youth_journalism.cfm

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295 Dates: Weekly; June 5 - Aug. 4 Ages: 6 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Each weekly camp includes themed activities, a nature art walk, open gym time and fun with science and circus arts. Full-day camp themes include Sensational Sounds, Performance Arts, Hipster, Frozen in Summer, Multimedia Arts, Theater Tech, Earth Wind & Fire, and Entrepreneur. (Before & After Camp Care available).

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

Find your adventures at Bixby school summer camp!

Progressive education for preschool through 5th grade

Boulder’s only camp with on site swimming pool and hot lunch!

• Flexible hours • Weekly themes (STEM, Games, Sports and Music) • Early Bird Pricing Voted Boulder’s best camp by our campers!

Register today at: www.bixbyschool.org

KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER

Math and Language Arts Camp June 1 - August 15

Preschool through High School Affordable, Fun and Effective john@boulderkumon.com www.kumon.com/boulder Located next to Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe 8

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July 10-14; July 17-28 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Awesome Hip Hop camps are offered in June for two age divisions. Junior, Intermediate and Senior Dance Intensive Weeks are available for three different age groupings and a Pre-ballet & Tap class is offered for little ones looking to move to music this summer!

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

Art Underground All Day Camps.

ART UNDERGROUND/ARTS HUB BALLET INTENSIVE

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $120 Dates: July 24, 26, 28 Ages: 12 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This three day workshop is a focused practice of ballet, with a somatic infusion of Gyrokinesis, diving into an exciting exploration of barrework, across the floor sequences

and mini-combinations. Each day students work with two highly skilled teachers, Peter Davison and Jamie Melaragno.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB - DANCE CAMPS Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $100-250 Dates: June 19-23; July 5-7;

ART UNDERGROUND/ARTS HUB - DANCE INTENSIVES Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $100- $260 Dates: July 5-7; July 10-14

Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Three Dance Intensives are available this summer at the HUB, differentiated by age and dance experience; ages 7 to 11; ages 10 to 13; and ages 12 to 18. Performance Dance Director Christine Rohde will provide a high energy, high quality experience for all dancers.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB - ELEMENTARY AGE ART CAMPS

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $25-180 Dates: Weekly; June 1 - Aug. 25 Ages: 2-1/2 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: There are a multitude of art classes available for various age ranges; Minion Art Camp, The Art of Magic, Wild Explore Camp, American Girl Camp, Bugs Galore, You’re the Artist, Backyard Adventure, Puppet Builders, Pirates & Mermaids, Unicorns and Dragons.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

Kind to the planet. Kind to each other.

Camp Kind, a unique day camp experience that imbues children with a passion for helping others and the environment through creative volunteering opportunities, fun trips & hands-on projects.

Amazing Volunteer Trips Include: • Foothills Animal Shelter • Milk & Honey Farm • Food Bank of the Rockies • A Precious Child

for Kindness Workshops!- New 2017!

• Charity for Kids • Advocacy Training • Kids Connect- Helping Colorado’s Refugee Community

Plus: Sports • Exciting Trips to Boondocks & Elitch Gardens Four Weekly Sessions: June 26 - July 21 Early bird special expires March 17

Ages: 7-13 location: Silver Hills Middle School 12400 Huron Street Westminster,, CO 80234

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Experiential STEM learning in Boulder and Denver for ages 5-18!

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Summer camps run May 30-August 11

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after camp ends.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB – LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR. CAMP

ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB - FAIRY CAMP

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $165 Dates: June 19-23; July 10-14 Ages: 3 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Fairy camp is back.

Participants will have an hour of dance/movement and an hour of art.

Make your own fairy snack and have a story read about a fairy each day. We will make fairy wings and costumes and put on a dance show for family and friends.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB - HAIRSPRAY, JR. THEATER CAMP

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395 Dates: June 19-30 Ages: 6 to 12 Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance and change the world. This teen camp will culminate in a fully staged production with costumes, sets, professional sound and lights in the new HUB Theater.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

ART UNDERGROUND/ARTS HUB INCREDIFLIX FILM CAMP Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $195-$355 Dates: Aug. 7-11 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Learn Lego stop-motion animated flix! We provide the Legos, and you provide your imagination.

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Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395 Dates: July 24 - Aug. 4 Ages: 5 to 10 Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in this fun and upbeat adaptation of the hit film and award-winning Broadway musical. This two-week teen camp will culminate in a fully staged production with costumes, sets, professional sound and lights in the new HUB Theater.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB - SUMMER FUN CAMPS

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $80-$395 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 11 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Part-day camps include: Preschool Camps, Fairy Camps, Lego Camps, Dance Camps, Theater camps (shows held in new theater) and more. Full day camp themes include Sensational Sounds, Performance Arts, Hipster, Frozen in Summer, Multimedia Arts, Theater Tech, Earth Wind & Fire, and Entrepreneur.

(Before & After Camp Care available) Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org

ART UNDERGROUND/ ARTS HUB THEATER CAMPS FOR 1ST-5TH GRADERS

Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $375 Dates: June 5-16; July 10-21 Ages: 1 to 5 Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: “A Race to the Finish,” held in June, is a musical theater camp that is a retelling of “The Tortoise and the Hare.” “Cinderella: Once Upon A Dream” is our July musical theater camp. Both camps will conclude with a fully staged production in the new HUB Theater.

Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtsHub

Art Underground Theater Camps for 1st through 5th graders.

ARVADA CENTER CERAMICS CAMPS

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $100 - $220 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 11 Ages: Toddler to Teenager Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities ceramics camps run all summer. All skill levels, from toddler to young adults.

Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/education

ARVADA CENTER DANCE CAMPS

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $75-$200 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 11.

Ages: toddler – teenager Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Include ballet, musical theatre, choreography, tap and hip hop. All skill levels. Dates depend on camp sessions.

Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/education

ARVADA CENTER DIGITAL CREATIVE ARTS LAB CAMPS

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $225 - $450 Dates: June 5 – Aug. 11 Ages: Age depends on camp Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Students have the opportunity to study in our state of the art lab.

Options include digital photography, 3D printing, claymation and movie making. All skill levels. Dates depend on camp sessions.

Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/education

ARVADA CENTER DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVES

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $225 - $475 Dates: June 5 – Aug. 12 Ages: Age range depends on camp Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Productions range by skill level. Include Reluctant Dragon, Bye Bye Birdie, School House Rock, Live! and The Bully Plays.

Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/education

ARVADA CENTER MUSIC CAMPS

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $125 - $285 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 11.

Ages: Age depends on camp session Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Options include Children’s chorale, Broadway music, African drumming and recorder. Age range and dates depend on specific camp.

Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/education

ARVADA CENTER MUSICAL THEATRE TEEN INTENSIVE: LES MISERABLES

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: May 5 Cost: $1050 Dates: June 12 - July 15 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This five week camp gives students the opportunity to work with Arvada Center theatre directors and choreographers in order to stage a production of Les Miserables.

Students will learn about the entire production process as well as the roles they perform. Audition required.

Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/education Summer 2017

Dates: June 12 - Aug.12 Ages: All Ages Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A celebration of American music traditions with music camps, classes and workshops for all ages and abilities including Music Together, Kids Songwriting Camp; String Instrument Camps; Jazz Band and Improv; Bluegrass; Broadway Boomers; Dalcroze Eurhythmics; individual and small group lessons for all ages, instruments, voice, theory and composition; and more!

Phone: (303) 665-0599 Website: centerformusicalarts.org

FIRST PRES MUSIC CAMP BDT Academy Drama Camps

ARVADA CENTER VISUAL ART CAMPS

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $120 - $130 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 11 Ages: Age ranges depend on camp sessions Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Options include cartooning, roller coaster design, bookmaking and recycled fashion camps. Age range and dates depend on specific camp sessions.

Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/education

BDT ACADEMY DRAMA CAMPS

Address: 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250/week or $900/3-weeks Dates: May 30 - Aug. 11 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Elementary age camps are week-long ‘playmaking’ camps held at Salberg Park. Indoor and outdoor spaces used. Middle and high school camps are 3-week long camps

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taught by Boulder’s Dinner Theater professional actors and culminate with a full-length musical performed on the BDT Stage.

Phone: (720) 238-7784 Website: bdtacademy.org

BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS CO.

Address: 355 Ponca Place, Boulder Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: $180 - $650 Dates: June 5 - Aug.11 Ages: 4 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Half/full day camps M-F 1 & 2 weeks. Musical Theater everyone dances, sings, acts. Shows on Stage/Costumes. Screen Performers acting for the camera, singing, and dancing. Professionally recorded vocals. Imagination Camp be a Harry Potter character potions, magic, at Hogwarts. See nature educators with Harry Potter wild animal presentation.

Phone: (303) 859-4195 Website: bpac.biz

CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS

Address: 900 E. Baseline Road Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: See website

Pre-engineering, and more!

Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org

KGNU YOUTH RADIO WORKSHOP FOR TEENS!

Address: 1820 15th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline, Price increases after June 1 Cost: $45 Dates: June 19-23 Ages: 4 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Each day, campers will rotate through stations in a small group of their peers. They will play games, enjoy snacks, learn Bible lessons, make crafts, and practice the musical that they will perform on the last day of camp! This camp is fun, meaningful and full of energy.

Phone: (303) 402-6416 Website: fpcboulder.org/musiccamp

Address: 4700 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 20 Cost: 180 Dates: June 12-14 Ages: 12 to 19 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: KGNU offers a 3-day workshop for teens. The classes will cover in-studio radio broadcast skills, field recording basics, using sound editing software, how to be a music disc jockey, creating a news feature and/or radio drama and much more.

Course graduates will be qualified to be DJ’s at KGNU. Phone: (303) 449-4885 Website: kgnu.org

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

LDTA BALLET CAMP

Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 5-July 27 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Week-long morning and afternoon sessions for students from preschool through middle school.

Preschool backyard camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Stunts Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Roller Coaster Design, Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Musical Theater, Global Science Programs, Maker Camps, Anatomy, Capoeira,

Address: 1422 Nelson Road Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $138 per week and up Dates: June 12 - July 28 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Enjoy 2, 3, 4, 5 or all 6 weeks of camp! Ballet instruction with a weekly focus including tap/jazz, aerial, partnering, modern, hip-hop and more! Weekly theme/ crafts for ages 5-8, the best in ballet training for all ages! Ballet attire required.

Longmont’s premier pre-professional ballet school since 1998!

Phone: (303) 772-1335 Website: ldtacademy.com/summer

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LIVING ARTS SUMMER CAMP

Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295 Dates: June 12 - Aug. 11 Ages: 6-12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: At Living Arts Summer Camps, we offer your child the simple joy of making things with their hands.

In a world that moves faster and faster, we advocate a slower, gentler experience, in a setting that inspires creativity, connection and beauty.

Phone: (720) 383-4406 Website: livingartssummercamp.com

MOJO’S MUSIC CAMP

Address: 350 Terry St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295.00/week

Dates: June 12 - Aug. 4 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Mojo’s Music Summer campers will learn the history of Rock n’ Roll. Music has so many genres from Blues,Classic Rock, 80s Hair bands, 90s Grunge and more.

Each day we will focus on a different decade. Campers must have at least 1 year of music lessons under their hands.

Phone: (303) 776-3373 Website: mojosmusicacademy.com

MUDSLINGERS CLAY CAMPS

Address: 920 Main St., Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $135 (all inclusive) Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 1923; June 26-30; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28; July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11.

Ages: 8 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Fun, productive weeklong classes at Mudslingers provide potters’ wheel and hand-building techniques resulting in stoneware pottery to be proud of. Morning and Afternoon sessions available in small classes with lots of assistance. Join us in our 20th year of professional pottery instruction on Main Street.

Phone: (303) 926-0996 Website: mudslingerspottery.com

PARLANDO SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTS

Address: 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $150-$600 Dates: May 28-Aug. 11 Ages: 3+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Parlando offers private lessons, group classes and summer camps to students of all instruments, ages and abilities. Summer is a great time to try a new instrument or make progress on your existing one.

Phone: (303) 442-0006 Website: parlando.org

RMTK JUNIOR PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS Address: 5311 Western Ave.; Ste. 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $795 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 11 Ages: 5 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join the RMTK Junior family for our 18th summer camp season! Our developmentally appropriate curriculum is diverse and rich where singing, creative movement and dance, acting, mime, improvisation and arts and crafts are included in every camp day.

Finding Dory: June 5-16; Cinderella: June 19–30; Seussical: July 3–14; Annie: July 24–Aug. 4.

Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/ colorado_summer_camp_tots

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RMTK Junior Performing Arts Camps.

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Address: 5311 Western Ave.; Ste. 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395/week Dates: May 30-Aug. 11 Ages: 5 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join the RMTK Junior family! Our developmentally appropriate curriculum is diverse and rich where singing, creative

movement and dance, acting, mime, improvisation and arts and crafts are included in every camp day. Fairy Tales with a Twist: May 30–June 2; Imagination and Art: July 17–21; All the World’s a Stage: Aug. 7–11.

Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/ colorado_summer_camp_tots

RMTK MUSICAL THEATER CAMP INTENSIVES

Address: 5311 Western Ave; Ste. 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: $373/week Dates: May 30 – June 25 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Celebrate RMTK’s 20th summer camp season with our professional musical theater camps taught by industry professionals.

Focus on acting, dance and vocal technique while rehearsing for a professional production! Additional Theater activities will also contribute to the diversity of these camps.

Into the Woods Unabridged 5/30– 6/25; The Lion King 7/10–7/30.

Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/boulder_ summer_camp

RMTK PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS

Address: 5311 Western Ave.; Ste. 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $397/week Dates: June 26-July 8 Ages: 8 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join RMTK’s 20th summer season. Get the fun of a traditional camp experience while rehearsing for a production that will blow the socks off family and friends! Two week camps are perfect for those who want a safe and professional theater environment.

Hairspray JR June 26-July 8; Disney’s Aladdin: July 31–Aug. 12.

Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/ boulder_summer_camp

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RMTK Teens Only Performance Intensives.

RMTK TEENS ONLY PERFORMANCE INTENSIVES

Address: 5311 Western Ave.; Ste. 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395 Dates: June 19-23 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Singers Conservatory – Modern Musical Theater Mashup.

6/19–23. This vocal intensive provides a comprehensive experience in the art of solo and partnered/ensemble singing. Acting for Comedy & Drama. 7/3–7/7. In this intensive, we explore fundamentals of scene study, introduce dynamic acting methods and approach acting with confidence and charisma.

Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/boulder_ summer_camp

STORY CAMP

Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $300-$350 Dates: June 12-Aug. 11 Ages: 2nd to 7th Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Connection with nature, circus art, sustainable building, and theater. Story camp seeks to embolden children, to encourage curiosity and build fresh relationships with a rapidly evolving world.

Activities are designed to facilitate embodiment, imagination and the ability to respond creatively and empathetically in moments of spontaneous interaction (i.e. play).

Phone: (603) 770-3358 Website: campstorycamp.com Summer 2017

SEW FUN AT FABRICATE

Address: 2017 17th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: August Cost: $55-$400 Dates: June 5-Aug. 16 Ages: 6+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Learn to sew while having fun in summer camp! Our experienced instructors will teach campers practical sewing skills in both day and week long camp options.

With a variety of projects, campers will build on fundamentals as they gain confidence in our fabulous studio.

Phone: (303) 997-8245 Website: fabricateboulder.com

SUMMER POTTERY CAMPS

Address: 1010 Aurora Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $180-$195 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Summer Clay Camps: for beginner clay enthusiasts to expert potters! Camps include: Pet Monsters, Gardening in Clay, Fairy Tale Friends, Harry Potter-y, The Story of YOU, Dinosaurs, Wheel-Throwing, and camps for students to create whatever they dream up! Get messy this summer and let your creativity run wild!

Phone: (720) 379-6033 Website: studioartsboulder.org

SUNSHINE POTTERY STUDIO

Address: 5218 Sunshine Canyon Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $350 Dates: June 26-30; July 17-24 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Do you kids love clay, outdoors, trampolines and animals?

This is the place to be! Only 12 children each session, Two staff and lots of love. Your kids learn to make pots on pottery wheels and hand build creative projects.

Give Your Child the Gift of Creativity and Nature.

Phone: (303) 517-5436 Website: SunshinePotteryStudio.com

SUMMER CAMP

AT BCD

June 5th— August 11th

Day Camp for children ages 3–8 and specialty camps for ages 3–16. Classes include Legos to literacy, day camp to art, soccer to chess, science, music, theater, technology, and more!

Mix and match your camp selections and create a program that matches your child’s interest with your budget. BCD is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS. 303-527-4931 bouldercountryday.org/summer

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THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD

Address: 4700 Sioux Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $200-$245/week Dates: May 30-June 30 Ages: 3 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A language and arts program in which children are immersed in a French environment and all activities are taught in French and presented in a practical way, including cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, jewelry, music, singing, and storytelling. Join us for a transformative summer experience and put French into action!

Phone: (303) 819-4084 Website: thelanguageoffood.com

WEE FOLK EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER CAMP

Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot Registration Deadline: No Deadline

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Cost: $405-$1050 Dates: June 12-Aug. 18 Ages: 3 to 5 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: We offer inspiring, hands-on summer camps for children in the early childhood years. Our program was born out of a love for children, and a love for making things with our hands. We encourage sensory exploration, the creative use of our energy, collaborative play, and attention to beauty.

Phone: (720) 383-4406 Website: livingartssummercamp.com

YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY SPECIALTY CAMPS

Address: Platt Middle School, 6096 Baseline Road, Boulder; Twin Peaks Charter, 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $204-$305 Dates: May 30-Aug. 4 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The Y offers arts, cartooning, cooking and CSI-style camps for aspiring actors, inspiring artists, mystery solvers and future chefs. Our specialty camps ensure participants are engaged, their creativity is satisfied and their smocks are well used.

Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org

EQUESTRIAN RUNNING WOLF RIDING CENTER

Address: 15589 Navajo St., Broomfield Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $50-$240 Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Students will learn everything from the ground up, such as the care of horses, feeding, first aid, grooming, tack, and riding skills.

Students will have one 50 minute lesson each day and one trail ride each week. Art is taught by artist Sharon Doyle.

Phone: (720) 933-8301 Website: runningwolfridingcenter.com

OTHER BOULDER POLICE SUMMER YOUTH ACADEMY

Address: 1805 33rd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 26 Cost: Free Dates: June 5-16 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp| Program: Boulder police officers will teach the all-day classes to students who will learn about every unit and division within the department.

The classes will include lectures and hands-on training, plus physical fitness practice at the end of each day.

Phone: (720) 391-5743 Website: bouldercolorado.gov/police

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CAMP GAN ISRAEL OF THE ROCKIES

Address: 195 S. Main St., Ste. 4, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $225-$625 Dates: July 3- July 21 Ages: 4 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Give your child a rich and wholesome summer experience at the best Jewish day camp in Boulder County! Kids enjoy a wide range of activities: sports, arts & crafts, field trips, swimming, gymnastics, & Jewish themed programs. Experienced counselors ensure that campers receives personal attention in a warm loving environment.

Phone: (303) 678-7595 Website: JewishLongmont.com/camp

EMPOWERMENT CAMP

Address: 3005 47th St., Ste. F-1, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $500/week Dates: June 9-11; June 23-25; July 17-21 Ages: 8 to 11 (Coed); 11 to 14 (Girls) Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Do you want to provide your children with memorable, fun and purposeful summer experiences? Our equine camps provide horsemanship skills tailored to enhance personal responsibility,

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

Food Lab Kids’ Camp. self-esteem, listening skills, leadership, empowerment and more.

Kids will learn how better take care of their bodies and emotions to develop greater self-awareness and confidence.

Phone: (720) 295-6837 Website: HealThroughPlay.com/ summer-camps-2017

FOOD LAB KIDS’ CAMP

Address: 1825 Pearl St., Unit A, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250

Dates: May 30-June 2; June 5-9; June 12-16; June 19-23; June 26-30, July 3-7; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28; July 31-Aug. 4; Aug. 7-11 Ages: 6+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Cooking classes with a different regional and technical focus week to week. Kids learn to cook and they eat what they cooked for lunch. Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian friendly!

Phone: (303) 953-8364 Website: foodlabboulder.com

Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 5-July 27 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Week-long morning and afternoon sessions for students from preschool through middle school. Preschool backyard camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Stunts Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Roller Coaster Design, Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Musical Theater, Global Science Programs, Maker Camps, Anatomy, Capoeira, Pre-engineering and more!

Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org

Living Arts summer CAmps in niwot for Curious ChiLdren

Offering Early Childhood and Grades Camps Wee Folk, ages 3-5 5, flexible half or full days, three - 3 week sessions Our youngest makers enjoy a balance of outdoor play and sensory exploration through craft.

Young Folk, ages 6-12, eight - 1 week sessions Map Makers, Pirates & Optical Illusions?

Join us as we travel back in time and “make” our way!

www.livingartssummercamps.com

720-383-4406

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Elementary camp for ages 5-12 Spring break and 11 weeks in the summer 8:30am - 4:30pm Middle and High School camps - 3 week camps in the summer 10am - 3pm Please check website for more info and for registration www.bdtacademy.org SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 15

Being away from home builds

Self-esteem, Independence One of the many joys of parenthood is helping children navigate new waters. And, while often these situations are met with hesitation, slight anxiety – or in the case of some first-time campers, homesickness – it is these moments that develop the twenty-first century skills needed in adulthood. New situations, such as going away to camp, serve as teachers in life’s classroom – developing leadership, self-esteem, teamwork, independence, and problem-solving.

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t’s important, even critical, for parents to help children overcome any feelings of hesitation in order to help them grow. Take camp, for example.

From a child’s perspective, camp is fun, fun, fun! Parents know that camp provides immeasurable growth opportunities, and is a vital part of childhood. As the day approaches, even the most excited campers sometimes get nervous about being away from home. “Homesickness is completely normal,” said Michael Thompson, consultant, author, and psychologist in a recent PBS Parents article*. “If a child loves his or her parents and has a good home, why wouldn’t he or she feel some longing for mom, for dad, for the dog, or for home cooking?”

It is up to parents, then, to help ease the transition to camp, and help their children grow from the experience. The American Camp Association® (ACA) suggests the following advice to help alleviate anxiety and get a jump start on life’s lessons.

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camp environment.

Involve children in the process of preparing for camp. The more they own the decision, the more comfortable they will feel being at camp.

Make sure to understand the camp’s philosophy on how issues, such as homesickness, are addressed. Talk candidly with the camp director to understand his/her perspective on the adjustment to camp life.

Discuss what to expect at camp before leaving for camp.

Consider role-playing anticipated situations, such as using a flashlight to find the bathroom.

Reach an agreement ahead of time on calling each other, but make sure to honor the camp’s policy on phone calls.

Send a note or care package ahead of time to arrive the first day of camp. Acknowledge missing the child, in a positive way. For example, saying "I am going to miss you, but I know

that you will have a good time at camp," lets the camper know that families are thinking about them, but confident in their ability to adapt to camp.

Pack a personal item or two from home, such as a stuffed animal.

Avoid bribing behaviors.

Families send the wrong message when they link a successful stay at camp to a material object.

Families should focus on the real rewards – like new found confidence and independence.

Don’t plan an exit strategy.

If a “rescue call” comes from the child, offer calm reassurance and put the time frame into perspective.

While most incidents of homesickness pass quickly, parents know their child best. If parents have concerns (for example, the child is not eating or sleeping, or appears overly anxious), they should immediately talk to their camp director. Camp staff are trained to

identify and ease homesickness, and are a valuable resource for parents as well as campers.

For more information on preparing your child for an independent, fun-filled summer, visit ACA’s family resource page at ACAcamps.org. Or, follow ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful hints and camp information.

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization with more than 10,000 individual members and nearly 3,000 member camps.

ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy and evidencebased education and professional development, and is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accredits approximately 2,400 diverse camps nationally. ACA-Accredited® Camps meet up to 300 health and safety standards. Accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the health, safety, and overall well-being of both campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org.

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Sailing Certified Instructor, with the extra element of shifting negative thought patterns into an empowering mindset of possibility; replacing, “I can’t and I’m not,” with ‘I AM and I CAN!” a501c3 Charitable Organization.

Phone: (720) 233-8969 Website: abletosail.org

ACADEMIC AND SUMMER FUN

YMCA of Boulder Valley Teen Camps.

STAR QUEST WITH RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES

Address: 2450 Central Ave., Ste. P1, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $299-$479 Dates: June 12-16; June 19-23; July 5-7; July 10-14; July 24-28; Aug. 7-11 Ages: 10 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Intrepid Adventures in Space! In this exciting, outdoor sci-fi live-action roleplaying quest, students explore strange new worlds and keep peace in the galaxy, building upon futuristic mainstays like warp speed, mech suits, tapping into the “Meta” for telepathic powers, and more.

Two locations in Boulder: Harlow and Eben Parks.

Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY TEEN CAMPS

Address: Twin Peaks Charter, 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont; Platt Middle School, 6096 Baseline Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $335-$605 Dates: May 30-Aug. 11 Ages: 6th to 10th Grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The Y offers two teen camps: Ultimate Teen Camp sends campers to locales like Pirate’s Cove, Jump Street and Water World. YMCA Teen Leader in Training Camp gives participants the knowledge and experience to begin their journey as leaders, spending a bulk of their summer working with younger campers.

Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org Summer 2017

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES DAY CAMP

Address: 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $20-$177 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 18 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Give your children a camp experience to remember-horseback riding in the mountains, hiking and exploring trails, developing archery skills, splashing and playing in the pool, singing to their hearts content, creating crafts and more – all under the care of trained staff who bring attention to YMCA core values.

Phone: (970) 586-3341 Website: ymcarockies.org/ summer-day-c

excitement. ABC camps are designed for beginner and intermediate climbers. More advanced climbers will work on a variety of advanced techniques catering to their ability.

ABC is also excited to offer Indoor/ Outdoor and Outdoor Adventure Camps.

Phone: (303) 443-5437 Website: abckidsclimbing.com

ABLE TO SAIL

Address: Union Reservoir, 0461 Weld Country Road 26, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295 Dates: June 19-22, July 17-20, July 31-Aug. 3.

Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A super-fun, four day, adventure and empowerment camp.

Learn the basics of sailing with a US

Address: 300 Summit Drive, Broomfield Registration Deadline: April 18 Cost: $225 - $245 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Our program is a balance of academic and fun. Tuition includes all field trips, out-reach program, transportation and lunch! Weekly themes include: science, world culture, human body, art, sports and academic prep for entering grade level.

Phone: (720) 507-6284 Website: rockcreekafterschool.com

ADVENTURE QUEST OVERNIGHT

Address: 2450 Central Ave., Ste. P1, Boulder Registration Deadline: July 27 Cost: $645 Dates: Aug. 1-4 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: The ultimate live-action roleplaying overnight experience in the beautiful Cal-wood wilderness and cabins in Jamestown. Join us for an immersive quest filled with elaborate plots, authentic props, battles using foam swords, and surprise encounters as we explore the realm where story meets experience.

Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ABC KIDS CLIMBING

Address: 1960 32nd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $255-$495 Dates: May 30-Aug. 18 Ages: 5+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Three or five fun filled days, each bringing new challenges and

Adventure Quest Overnight Camp.

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Program for ages 12 and up.

Phone: (303) 659-4348 Website: birdconservancy.org/whatwe-do/education/colorado-programs/ summer-camps

BRECKENRIDGE ALL DAY SKATEBOARD CAMPS

ADVENTURE QUEST WITH RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES

Address: 2450 Central Ave., Ste. P1, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $299-$479 Dates: Weekly, May 30 - Aug. 16 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Be the hero of a mythic quest! Playing as knights, wizards, healers, shapeshifters or other adventurers, students join in small teams of similar ages to solve riddles and puzzles, overcome daunting challenges, and battle monsters with foam swords to save the kingdom!

Locations: Boulder, Longmont, Lyons, Lafayette and Beyond!

Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

BIRD CONSERVANCY OF THE ROCKIES SUMMER NATURE CAMP

Address: 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $7.50/day to $1250/10 days Dates: June 5-Aug. 11 Ages: 2 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: If your kids enjoy learning, playing and spending time in the great outdoors, then the Bird Conservancy’s Summer Nature Camps are for them! We offer day camps for kids ages 2 to 11, as well as overnight programs for kids ages 12 to 17.

We also offer a Leaders-in-Training

growing gardens

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $45 daily Dates: June 12, 16, 19, 23, July 3, 7, 10, 14, 24, 28, 31, Aug. 4, 14, 18 Ages: 6 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: All Day Skate Camp is the perfect opportunity for your son/daughter to hang out at the Breckenridge Skate Park all day with a trained staff to work on their skills.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

BRECKENRIDGE LIL SHREDDERS SKATEBOARD CAMPS

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $64 session (4 days) Dates: June 13-22; July 11-27; Aug. 2-18 Ages: 3 to 5 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Let our coaching staff teach your preschooler the right way to get started riding skateboards.

We’ll teach your child the basics of the sport in a fun and controlled environment.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

BRECKENRIDGE MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $153 weekly (4 days) Dates: June 19-23; June 26-30; July 10-14; July 24-28; Aug. 7-11 Ages: 8 to 14

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Campers refine mountain biking skills and while riding the beautiful Summit County trail system in this Breckenridge-based halfday camp. Some prior experience required. No camp on Wednesdays.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

BRECKENRIDGE ROCK CLIMBING CAMPS

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $132-227 weekly (4 days) Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 1923; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28; July 31-Aug.. 4; Aug. 7-11; Aug. 14-18 Ages: 6 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Breckenridge-based half-day climbing camp offered in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Learn techniques and skills on the indoor wall, moving to outdoor climbing at week’s end. No camp on Wednesdays.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 5-July 27 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Week-long morning and afternoon sessions for students from preschool through middle school.

Preschool backyard camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Stunts Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Roller Coaster Design, Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Musical Theater, Global Science Programs, Maker Camps, Anatomy, Capoeira, Pre-engineering and more!

Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org

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GARDEN EXPLORERS

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $138 weekly (4 days) Dates: June 5-9; July 17-21; Aug. 7-11 Ages: 6 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join us this summer at the Breckenridge Skate Park where we teach you a variety of skateboarding skills and tricks to elevate your game.

Campers of all abilities learn skills and tricks on exciting new features.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

Address: 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $308 Dates: June 19-23; July 17-21 Ages: 6 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp (Full Day) Program: Come discover the many life forces that help our garden thrive!

We’ll explore each step needed to grow a healthy plant and play with our perspective to uncover things we’ve never noticed before! Each camp presents unique learning opportunities. Multi-camp discounts available.

Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

Children’s Peace Garden Summer Camp!

Spend five, fun-filled days exploring the world inside our garden. Join us as we discover the intricate systems that allow our plants to thrive through hands on learning & plant cultivation, while making new friends along the way!

Garden Seeds of Wonder Ages 3-4 | Half-day Garden Sprouts Ages 4-6 | Half-day Garden Explorers Ages 6-8 | Full-day Garden Gurus Ages 8-11 | Full-day Discounts available for multi-camp registrations.

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Visit our website for more info & to register. www.growinggardens.org 303.443.9952

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This summer, experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure.

Garden Gurus.

GARDEN GURUS

Address: 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $308 Dates: July 31-Aug. 4 Ages: 8 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp (Full Day) Program: Using our favorite meals as a guide, we will learn how to grow much of the food that we enjoy eating and see in grocery stores!

Through our garden design exercises, we’ll plan for our favorite meals and then plant and cultivate these ingredients in themed garden beds.

Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

Program: Spend an active week exploring the Children’s Peace Garden, digging, planting, and harvesting your way through the garden! We’ll plant seeds in the garden and to take home. This is a wonderful first camp experience for young people.

Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GARDEN SPROUTS

Address: 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $208 Dates: June 12-16; June 19-23; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28 (Half Days) Ages: 4 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Spend five, fun-filled days exploring the world inside our garden. Join us as we discover the intricate systems that allow our plants to thrive through hands-on learning & plant cultivation while making new friends along the way! Each camp presents unique learning opportunities. Multi-camp discounts available.

Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GIRLS ON THE SUMMIT

GARDEN SEEDS OF WONDER

Address: 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder Registration Deadline: June 26 (Half Day) Cost: $208 per week per child Dates: June 26-30 Ages: 3 to 4 years old Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Summer 2017

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $132 weekly (4 days) Dates: July 10-14 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program: Experienced and motivated female instructors teach girls valuable wilderness skills while discovering the beauty of surrounding forests in this Breckenridge-based half-day camp for girls. No camp on Wednesday.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

adventure camps pre-K – 12th grades Locations in: Boulder, Denver, Golden, Lafayette, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock & Colorado Springs

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ROWING FOR KIDS AT BOULDER RESERVOIR

Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st Street, Boulder Registration Deadline: Varies Cost: $150-$450 Dates: June, July, August Ages: 13 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Older kids who want to try a new sport as well as those familiar with rowing can enjoy warm temperatures and calm waters at the Boulder Reservoir during rowing camps offered throughout the summer. Visit the CJC website for schedules, fees and more information.

Phone: (303) 229-5081 Website: cjcrew.org

SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES

Address: Millennium Sporting Association, 194 Taft, Unit C., Boulder, Registration Deadline: Various Cost: $199-$799 Dates: March through October Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Flexible schedule. SMBA offers weekly summer camps, afterschool rides, weekend rides, half day rides and adventure trips. SMBA introduces youth to the exhilaration and adventure of mountain biking.

Easy to advanced trail riding allows for mastery of new skills in a fun, safe

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and supportive environment.

Phone: (303) 447-8014 Website: smba.lertprograms.com

THORNE NATURE EXPERIENCE SUMMER CAMP

Address: 1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: $20-$489 Dates: May 30-June 2; June 5-9; June 12-16; June 26-30; July 3-7; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28; July 31-Aug. 4; Aug. 7-11 Ages: 3 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails, and exploring Colorado’s wild places! Thorne offers fun, hands-on nature “Camp Experiences” for children aged 3 to 15 in Waterton Canyon in Littleton and in Boulder.

NEW this year, Thorne is offering “Camp Experiences” for children aged 6 to 11 in Louisville.

Phone: (303) 499-3647 Website: thornenature.org

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Breckenridge-based half-day outdoor education specialty camp where children become comfortable in the outdoors using orienting, camouflage, backcountry cooking skills and more. No camp on Wednesday.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS

Address: 2845 Wilderness Place, Ste. 211, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $0 - $1200 Dates: February through November Ages: 8 to 65+

Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: We offer Girls, Women, LGBTQ+, Nature Awareness, Therapeutic and Custom course options. We do hiking, backpacking, climbing, canoeing, fly fishing, equine, avalanche awareness, tracking and wilderness retreats across the Rocky Mountains and deserts of the Southwest.

Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

YMCA CAMP ORA PENN

Address: YMCA Camp Ora Penn, Nederland Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $255-$305 Dates: June 12-Aug. 4

WILD CHILD WILDERNESS CAMP

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $132 weekly (4 days) Dates: June 26-30; July 17-21; Aug. 14-18 Ages: 7 to 11

YMCA Camp Ora Penn.

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Ages: 7 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: YMCA Camp Ora Penn is an outdoor, nature-based program giving campers the opportunity to hike, explore nature, practice archery, traverse ponds, build forts and play games. Swimming will be offered, and an optional overnight will take place weekly. Bus transportation is provided to and from camp.

Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org

YMCA CAMP SANTA MARIA

Address: 51321 US Highway 285, Grant Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $415-$720 Dates: June 4-Aug. 5 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Nestled on 1,000 beautiful acres in the Rocky Mountains near Bailey, YMCA Camp Santa Maria offers a traditional resident camp experience. Campers make friends, build skills, develop confidence and resilience, and unplug. Santa Maria offers numerous camp options, giving kids an unforgettable summer experience of action and adventure.

Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcacampsantamaria.org

SPIRITUAL BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SUMMER CAMP

Address: 6995 W. 120th Ave, Broomfield Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $75-$195/week Dates: May 30- Aug. 4 Ages: 3 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Spend each week exploring a different themed camp while learning about the love of Jesus. Weekly themes include Science, Art, LEGO, and Survivor for the school age camp and Ocean life, Animals, and plants for the preschool camps. Campers will enjoy socializing and having fun with friends.

Phone: (303) 469-2049 Website: broomfieldbeautifulsaviorschools.org

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Summer Camp.

ENERGY OF PEACE CREATING THE WORLD OF OUR DREAMS

Address: 1241 Ceres Drive, Lafayette Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $235-$285 Dates: June 5-9 Ages: K-6th Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Explore our interconnectedness in community through music, science, art, stories, Karate, yoga, mindfulness, games, and more!

Phone: (303) 665-4280 Website: bvuuf.org/camp

FIRST PRES MUSIC CAMP

Address: 1820 15th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline, Price increases after June 1.

Cost: $45 Dates: June 19-23 Ages: 4 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Each day, campers will rotate through stations in a small group of their peers. They will play games, enjoy snacks, learn Bible lessons, make crafts, and practice the musical that they will perform on the last day of camp! This camp is fun, meaningful and full of energy.

Phone: (303) 402-6416 Website: fpcboulder.org/musiccamp

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HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CAMP & RETREAT CENTER

Address: 1306 Hwy. 7 Business Route, Allenspark Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $235-$600 Dates: Weekly Sessions, June 11 July 21 Ages: 5 to 19 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Have fun connecting in Christ, grow in your faith and form life-long friendships! Highlands offers weekly Christian, residential summer camp opportunities for children and youth ages 5 to 20. We offer traditional residential camps, inter-generational camps, adventure programs, specialty camps, and mission work camps for youth grades 7th through 12th and their leaders.

Phone: (303) 747-2888 Website: highlandscamp.org

RAINBOW TRAIL DAY CAMP

Address: 2200 Broadway St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 23.

Limited Space Available.

Cost: $85 for one camper, $80 for each additional sibling Dates: June 26-30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ages: Kids who have just completed Kindergarten through 5th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Five spirit-filled days including a mix of exciting games, engaging arts and crafts, Bible study, creative worship and special field trips - hiking, swimming and bowling!

Phone: (303) 442-2300 Website: trinityboulder.org/rainbowtrail-day-camp-registration

SPORTS BRECKENRIDGE TENNIS CAMPS

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $62, 3-week session Dates: June 13-29; July 4-21; July 25-Aug. 10 Ages: 4 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Breckenridge-based twice weekly clinics offered for Pee Wee, Hot Shot and Middle School levels.

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Campers learn fundamentals with Breckenridge Recreation tennis pros through fun drills and games.

Drop-ins are welcome.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TENNIS CENTER CAMPS

Address: 2525 Arapahoe Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Varies Dates: May 30-Aug. 4 Ages: 4 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Rocky Mountain Tennis Center in Boulder. Tennis camps and programs all summer! Full and half-day camps centering on tennis while featuring a full complement of sports. Tennis and The Arts- a wonderful combo! High Performance Camps (by invitation); Adult TennisAll levels; USPTR & USPTA Certified, experienced Coaches Phone: (303) 449-5033 Website: rmtenniscenter.com

CAMP TIMBERLINE

Address: Estes Park and Front Range Registration Deadline: Until full Cost: $225 to $849 Dates: June 4 - Aug. 13 Ages: 6 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Be Known and Be Loved at Camp Timberline, Colorado’s premier Christian sports and mountain adventure camp for kids in Estes Park and ten churches along the front range. Experience one of our fantastic programs: Residential Camp, Beyond Timberline (teen backpacking), SHIFT (teen internship/adventure) and Outta Bounds (day camp).

Phone: (970) 484-8462 Website: camptimberline.com

COLORADO JUNIOR CREW ROWING CAMPS Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st Street, Boulder Registration Deadline: Varies Cost: $150-$450 Dates: June, July, August Ages: 13 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Older kids who want to try a new sport and experienced rowers who want to improve their skills can enjoy warm temperatures and calm waters at the Boulder Reservoir during camps offered throughout the summer. Sweep and sculling instruction offered. Visit the website for schedules, fees and more information.

Phone: (303) 229-5081 Website: cjcrew.org

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FLATIRONS VOLLEYBALL CLUB SUMMER CAMPS

Address: 2485 Clayton Circle, Superior Registration Deadline: May 19 Cost: $45 per session Dates: June 5-8 Ages: 10 to 15 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program: Flatirons Volleyball Club offers camps that focus on the fundamental and intermediate skills required to play the sport of volleyball. The instructors are Flatirons club coaches, high school coaches and college players. Registration is open to all; membership in Flatirons Volleyball

Club is not required.

Phone: (303) 543-7605 Website: flatironsvbc.org

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 5-July 27 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Week-long morning and afternoon sessions for students from preschool through middle school.

Preschool backyard camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Stunts Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography,

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Roller Coaster Design, Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Musical Theater, Global Science Programs, Maker Camps, Anatomy, Capoeira, Pre-engineering, and more!

Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org

GAME ON! SPORTS CAMP 4 GIRLS

Address: 263 Campus Drive, Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $299-$350 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 4

Ages: 4 to 14 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program: Learn and play multiple sports daily, which may include lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, horseback riding, swimming and more in an empowering, spirited and warm environment. Staffed by highly qualified coaches, teachers and athletes, Game On! is more than your average summer camp.

Phone: (844) 642-6366 Website: gameonsports4girls.com

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Campers will help catch, groom, and saddle their camp horse.

Then spend their camp day taking riding lessons, playing games on horseback, and doing mounted drills to music. Each camper is assigned a pony or horse to use for the entire week. We focus on kindness to each other and animals.

Full Day – 8:30 – 4:00: Includes theory lesson, types of disciplines, horse anatomy, nutrition, care of a horse, grooming and tacking of your own horse.

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TRADITIONAL

YMCA Sports Camps.

Warrior Playground Ninja Warrior Camp.

LEARN TO ROW WITH COLORADO JUNIOR CREW

Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st Street, Boulder Registration Deadline: Varies Cost: $150-$275 Dates: See Website Ages: 13 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Kids who love the water and want to try a new sport can give rowing a try during Colorado Junior Crew’s popular Learn-to-Row camps. Sessions are offered at the beautiful Boulder Reservoir mornings throughout the summer. Visit the CJC website for schedules, fees and more information.

Phone: (303) 229-5081 Website: cjcrew.org

MESA SWIM TEAM

Address: Practices held at East Boulder Recreation Center and CU Clare Pool.

Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $350 Team / $275 Pre-Team Dates: May 15 - July 23 (Team) May 30 - July 13 (Pre-Team) Ages: 5 to 18

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: We’re a summer swim team, emphasizing fun, team spirit, encouragement, progress, and setting and achieving personal goals. MESA builds memories and friendships that last a lifetime! Our ten week season includes practices every weeknight and Saturday meets with the Boulder Valley Summer Swim League. There is also a Pre-Team option.

Phone: (303) 594-4660 Website: mesaswimteam.org

WARRIOR PLAYGROUND NINJA WARRIOR CAMP

Address: 2415 Wedgewood Ave. Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $150-200 Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16 Ages: 8 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Students days will consist of: Ninja Warrior obstacle training, Strength training, Parkour training, Movement awareness, Fun Games, Agility training, and much more!

Phone: (862) 324-1532 Website: warriorplayground.com

YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY SPORTS CAMPS

Address: Twin Peaks Charter, 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont; Platt Middle School, 6096 Baseline Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $153-$305 Dates: May 30-Aug. 16 Ages: 1st-6th Grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Shoot, dribble and score your way to a summer of fun, sun and sports. YMCA enhanced sports-specific camps allow campers to explore the wide world of sports through team building, skill progression, age-appropriate activities and our character-focused sports philosophy. Field trips and swimming included. Financial assistance available.

Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org

BIXBY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Address: 4760 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $330-$495 Dates: May 30-Aug. 25 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Find your adventures at Bixby School Summer Camp!

Enjoy flexible hours, weekly themes in STEM activities, sports&games, swimming in our own indoor pool and lots of time to play and make new friends! Voted Boulder’s best camp experience by our summer campers!

Phone: (303) 494-7508 Website: bixbyschool.org

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BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SUMMER CAMP

Address: 6995 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $75-$195/week Dates: May 30- Aug. 4 Ages: 3 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Spend each week learning about the love of Jesus as we explore different themes. Weekly themes include Science, Art, LEGO and Survivor for the school age and Ocean life, Animals, and Plants for the preschool. Enjoy socializing with friends and having fun every day.

Phone: (303) 469-2049 Website: broomfieldbeautifulsaviorschools.org

BOULDER JCC SUMMER CAMPS

Address: 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $144 - $359 Dates: May 30 - Aug. 11 Ages: 4 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Boulder JCC is your onestop shop to customize your summer!

Choose half-day specialty camp options, our full-day classic day camp, or our preschool camp options for children 6 weeks old to entering. Our

camps are always led by backgroundchecked, trained professionals, who provide a fun, safe, and nurturing environment.

Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/main/ summer-camp-programs-at-theboulder-jcc

BRECKENRIDGE MOUNTAIN CAMP

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $43-$50 Dates: June 5-Aug. 19 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Kids build character through recreation at this Breckenridge-based day camp.

Age-appropriate programs emphasize guided discovery and feature amazing local and regional activities that foster healthy, outdoor fun.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

BRECKENRIDGE MOUNTAIN CAMP COUNSELOR IN TRAINING

Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $22

Dates: June 5-Aug. 19 Ages: 13 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Teaches motivated teens camp programming, planning, goal setting, communication, and team building under direct supervision of our college-educated counselors.

No program on Wednesdays. Daily attendance is not required, but encouraged.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

BRECKENRIDGE PRESCHOOL CAMPS

Address: 0189 Boreas Pass Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $125 weekly Dates: June 26-30; July 10-14; July 24-28; Aug. 7-11 Ages: 3 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Toddlers and preschoolers explore weekly themes of art, nature and the Wild West through crafts, play, field trips and more at this Breckenridge-based half-day camp.

Campers must be potty-trained.

Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com/ kids/youth-summer-camps

CAMP CHIEF OURAY

Address: P.O. Box 648, Granby Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $335 - $1445 Dates: June 11 - Aug. 12 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: For over a century, Camp Chief Ouray has been the adventurous playground & traditional overnight camp for kids. Campers live in cabins with two counselors and six to nine other children of their own gender and age. Counselors receive extensive training at camp prior to the campers’ arrival.

Phone: (970) 887-2648 Website: campchiefouray.org

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Registering Tackle Players in 1st-8th grade Flag Teams - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Coaches will be USA Football Heads Up Certified Teams Formed by Grade Level & Ability Home Games at the Broomfield Commons To Register a player or Apply to Coach Go To:

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COLORADO MOUNTAIN RANCH

Address: 10063 Gold Hill Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: Ongoing Cost: $475-$525 Dates: June 5- Aug. 11 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Boulder’s Original Summer Day Camp, family owned and operated for over 75 years, nestled in the mountains outside of Boulder.

Ages 7 to 17, Sessions run MondayFriday with an optional overnight on Thursday. Transportation provided from Boulder every day. Horseback riding, nature activities, mountain boarding a few of our activities.

Phone: (303) 442-4557 Website: coloradomountainranch.com

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Address: 3400 Marine St.., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $180-$1,700 Dates: May 30-Aug.11 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Our camps provide engaging, fun, experiential learning activities that encompass all STEAM topics and will keep your child coming back summer after summer.

With over 250 camps – from Cardboard Carnival and Digital Animation to Paint and Pixels, Science of Pokémon Go and Pharmacy School Experience – we have something for everyone.

Phone: (303)492-7188 Website: sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

Friends’ School Summer Program.

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Dawson now offers 90+ exciting summer day camps and programs over 10 weeks for ages 5 to 18. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Various week long day camps in arts, sports, technology, music, drama, language, cooking and specialty day camps such as Challenge Course, Filmmaking and Cartooning.

Phone: (303) 381-0445 Website: dawsonschool.org/ summercamps

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

DAWSON SUMMER CAMPS Address: 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $240-$425 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 11 Ages: 5 to 18

Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 5-July 27 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Week-long, morning and afternoon sessions. Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School camps. Preschool Backyard Camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus

Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Roller Coaster Design, Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Musical Theater, Global Science Programs, Maker Camps, Anatomy, Capoeira, Pre-engineering and more!

Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org

GAN IZZY DAY CAMP

Address: 12400 Huron Street, Westminster Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $175 - $225 Dates: June 26 - July 21 Ages: 3 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Gan Izzy Day Camp, a Jewish-themed day camp serving the US 36 corridor and North Metro Denver area. Our program, situated in a spacious environment offers sports, trips, crafts, drama and fun Jewish enrichment activities. The camp’s experienced staffers work to develop skills and confidence within each child.

Phone: (720) 837-3733 Website: JewishKidsCamp.com

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP

Address: P.O. Box 270608, Louisville, CO 80027 Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $385 per week Dates: May 31 - Aug. 4 Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Boulder County’s award winning summer day camp. Fully licensed, great camper/staff ratio, best program includes sports, swimming, archery, music, drama, arts and crafts, rock wall, special events, color war and more! Campers divided by age and gender to ensure appropriate experience every day.

We build happy, healthy, well-rounded children!

Phone: (303) 495-5204 Website: rockymtndaycamp.com

SKY HIGH RANCH

GIRL SCOUTS OF COLORADO

Address: 30924 State HWY 67 Woodland Park Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250- $500 Dates: June 1 - July 31 Ages: 6 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program: Camp life is the best life!

Snow Mountain Ranch Day Camp.

At Girl Scout Camp, girls take the lead, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation of nature. Girl Scouts of Colorado has three-day to 12-day overnight camp sessions at beautiful mountain properties. Registration is now underway.

Phone: (877) 404-5708 Website: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ en/camps/summer-camp-splash.html 2017-Camp-Life_

SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH DAY CAMP

Address: 1101 County Road 53, Granby Registration Deadline: No Deadline

Cost: $30-$50/day Dates: June 5- Aug.18 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Participants will enjoy age-appropriate activities such as hiking, swimming, archery, songs, crafts and much more. Please register your camper in advance, as space is limited. You can sign your child up for one day, two days, an entire week or more.

Phone: (970) 887-2152 Website: snowmountainranch.org/ summer-day-camp

TOMAHAWK RANCH

GIRL SCOUTS OF COLORADO

Address: 2113 County Road 43, Bailey Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250- $500 Dates: June 1- July 31 Ages: 6 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program: Camp life is the best life!

At Girl Scout Camp, girls take the lead, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation of nature. Girl Scouts of Colorado has three-day to 12-day overnight camp sessions at beautiful mountain properties. Registration is underway.

Phone: (877) 404-5708 Website: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ en/camps/summer-camp-splash.html

YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY FUN IN THE SUN DAY CAMP

Address: Seven locations throughout Boulder County Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $144-$305 Dates: May 30-Aug. 15 Ages: K-6th Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: It’s gonna be the best summer ever. Y campers enjoy a variety of activities: archery, sports and games, swimming, crafts, STEM and more. Weekly themes, camp traditions and special events shape your child’s summer. Fun, engaging field trips include trips to YMCA Camp Santa Maria in the Rockies Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org

ZIJI SUMMER CAMP

Address: 6390 Jay Road Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $300/week Dates: July 3-7; July 10-14; July 17-21 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: One, two or three weeks of sand, water, clay, woodworking, gardening, storytelling, songs, arts and crafts and endless play in our mixed age group enjoying the simple pleasures of summer Phone: (303) 530-0844 Website: zijiearlyelementary.org

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TOP 10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT CAMP

C

amp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while most people easily conjure up images of campfires and canoes, there is a lot more to the camp experience. Here are ten of the things you may not have known about the camp experience.

10 . CAMP IS OLDER THAN DIRT, ALMOST LITERALLY.

Started in 1861, the camp experience turned an impressive 150 years young in 2011. The secret behind the longevity? “One hundred and fiftyfive years later, there is a camp for every child,” said Tom Rosenberg, president and chief executive officer for the American Camp Association® (ACA). “from specialized camps to general, traditional camps, the essence of the camp experience is stronger than ever.”

9 . CAMP IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD, AND THEN SOME!

The camp experience is lifechanging – developing friendships and memories that last well beyond the final campfire. And, there is a camp for literally every budget.

Often camps offer special pricing or financial assistance, and some camp experiences qualify for tax credits or for payment with pre-tax dollars.

Visit ACAcamps.org for more information.

8 . GREEN IS “ZEN.”

Research shows that first-hand experience with nature, like those at camp, reduce stress in children

and help them better handle stress in the future. In addition to teaching children how to be good stewards of the environment, camps are teaching children how to enjoy the world around them and take a minute to breathe deep and feel the nature, which ultimately teaches them how to de-stress the natural way.

7. MOMMIES AND

DADDIES DO IT TOO.

Camp is not just for children and youth. There are family camp experiences, and camps for single adults, senior adults, and any adult that wants to relax and enjoy all camp has to offer. Adults benefit from the same sense of community, authentic relationships, and selfdiscovery that children do. Camp is an excellent vacation option, allowing adults to try a variety of new activities in a safe and fun environment.

6 . TRY THIS ON FOR

SIZE! CAMP IS A GREAT PLACE TO TRY NEW ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES.

Afraid of rock walls? According to ACA research, 74 percent of campers reported that they tried new activities at camp that they were afraid to do at first. And, those activities often leave lasting impressions. In the same survey, 63 percent of parents reported that their child continued new activities from camp after returning home.

5 . MANNERS MATTER, AND OFTEN LINGER.

The camp experience teaches more than just archery or lanyard making.

The entire experience is made of teachable moments, perhaps one

of the biggest is how to live with a group of people. Campers learn to pick up after themselves, respect each other’s property, and to say “Please” and “Thank You.”

often children who struggle in traditional education settings do well at camp.

4 . VEGGIES TASTE

FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND BEYOND!

BETTER WITH FRIENDS.

Hollywood and fictional novels may have given camp food a bad reputation, but in truth, camps are constantly exploring healthy food options, and often are at the forefront of things like allergy specific diets, healthy snack options, and vegetarian meals. According to ACA’s 2011 Emerging Issues survey, 90.7 percent of responding camps indicated that healthy eating and physical activity was an important or very important issue.

3 . IF EVERYONE ELSE

WENT TO CAMP, MAYBE THERE’S SOMETHING TO IT!

Camp has played an important role in the lives of some of the most talented people in history. ACA’s family resource site offers a list of notable campers – including business professionals, celebrities, artists and great thinkers.

2 . CAMP GETS THOSE NEURONS PUMPING!

Education reform debate and concern over summer learning loss have pushed academic achievement into the spotlight. Research shows that participation in intentional programs, like camp, during summer months helps stem summer learning loss.

In addition, camp provides ample opportunity for developmental growth, which is a precursor to academic achievement. And, because of the “hands-on” nature of camp,

1 . CAMP BUILDS LEADERS

Independence, resiliency, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the ability to relate to other people — these are the skills that tomorrow’s leaders will need, and the skills camp has been adept at building for 150 years.

“Camp gives children and youth the critical tools they will need to become successful adults,” said Rosenberg.

For more information on preparing your child for an independent, fun-filled summer, visit ACA’s family resource page at ACAcamps.org. Or, follow ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful hints and camp information.

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization with more than 10,000 individual members and nearly 3,000 member camps. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy and evidence-based education and professional development, and is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accredits approximately 2,400 diverse camps nationally. ACA-Accredited® Camps meet up to 300 health and safety standards. Accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the health, safety, and overall well-being of both campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org.

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NARNIA The musical of C.S. Lewis The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Running Wolf Riding Center Formal Lessons & Trail Rides

9-12, Mon-Fri, June 5-August 11 Ages 5-15 Basic Horse Safety Horse Breeds Horsey Chores Horse Riding Disciplines Trail Course Challenge Painting, Clay Pots, Etc.

Our Boulder German School offers summer camps for ages 5 -19: • Theater • Cooking/baking • Music • Art • Games • STEM (Science, technology, engineering, math)

Pick Your Week - $240

There is a camp for all learners!

From beginners to advanced students!

**Limited Space – 6-10 campers per week!

Auditions May 20 and 27, 1-4 p.m.

1376 Miners Drive, suite 106, Lafayette Performances July 20-23, 2017

SuMMeR WoRkShoPS June 5 - Beauty and the Beast June 12-16 - Shrek July 24-28 - Seussical July 31-Aug. 4 - Lion King Aug. 7-11 - Willy Wonka

Come and join us!

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Boulder School for German Language and Culture

$2.00 OFF A JACK OR JILL HAIRCUT

May not be used or combined with any other coupon or offer.

One coupon per family.

Expires 5/6/2017

Coupon Code-SCG17

www.bouldergermanschool.org info@bouldergermanschool.org 720.316.1033 Address: Atonement Lutheran Church, 685 Inca Pkwy, Boulder

303-786-8727

15589 Navajo Street, Broomfield, CO

www.peanutbutterplayers.com

Own the Moment!

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY KEEPSAKES Create personalized canvas prints, metal signs, photo panels, postcards, ceramic tile mosaics, mouse pads, coasters, magnets, mugs, aprons, key chains, playing cards and more! Choose from hundreds of photos from our professional photographers covering area high school sports.

Visit www.bocopreps.com/photos Summer 2017

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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY ABC Kids Climbing .................................................................. 21 Art Underground ....................................................................... 4 Arvada Center.......................................................................... 23 Avid4 Adventure...................................................................... 19 BDT Academy .......................................................................... 15 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church............................................ 28 Bixby School............................................................................... 8 Boulder Ballet .......................................................................... 14 Boulder Country Day School ................................................... 13 Boulder Cycle Sport................................................................. 20 Boulder JCC............................................................................. 12 Boulder Karate........................................................................... 5 Boulder School for German..................................................... 29 Boulder Valley School District ................................................... 7 Broomfield Football Blitz......................................................... 25 Camp Timberline ..................................................................... 25 Center Stage Theater ................................................................ 8 Chabab of NW Metro Denver ................................................... 9 City of Boulder Parks and Recreation ..................................... 32 Colorado Athletic Club............................................................ 22 Colorado Mountain Ranch....................................................... 20 CU Presents ............................................................................. 30 Dawson School ........................................................................ 24 First Presbyterian Church ........................................................ 26

Frequent Flyers........................................................................ 27 Friends’ School ........................................................................ 15 Game On! Sports 4 Girls ......................................................... 24 Growing Gardens..................................................................... 18 Imagination Circus Arts ........................................................... 27 Jack & Jill Children’s Salon ...................................................... 29 Kumon of Boulder...................................................................... 8 Living Arts School .................................................................... 15 Mountain Kids.......................................................................... 18 Mountain Miracles ................................................................... 23 Peanut Butter Players .............................................................. 29 Renaissance Adventures.......................................................... 26 Republic Cycles........................................................................ 28 Rocky Mountain Day Camp ....................................................... 3 Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids............................................ 21 Rocky and Pop Music Academy ................................................ 4 Running Wolf Riding Center .................................................... 29 Thorne Nature Experience ...................................................... 10 Town of Superior...................................................................... 30 UC Science Discovery ................................................................ 9 YMCA of Boulder Valley ............................................................ 2

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CAMPS FAIR 2017 The Daily Camera, Broomfield Enterprise and Colorado Hometown Weekly in conjunction with the American Camp Association, will present a FREE Summer Camps Fair to help parents with their summer plans.

Saturday, March 11 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive in Boulder

2017 CAMP PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: ABC Kids Climbing Avid4 Adventure Bixby School Boulder JCC Summer Camp Program Boulder Karate Camp Unplugged City of Boulder Parks & Recreation

Colorado Athletic Club Colorado Mountain Ranch CU Science Discovery East Boulder Community Center Frequent Flyers Friends’ School Game On! Sports 4 Girls ID Tech Camps

Free Activities For Kids! Enter To Win Great Prizes!

Climbing Wall with Avid4 Adventure, Frisbees with Friends’ School, Face Painting with Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, Pottery Wheel with Sunshine Pottery Studio.

Living Arts School Renaissance Adventures Rocky Mountain Day Camp Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids Sunshine Pottery Studio Thorne Nature Experience YMCA of Boulder Valley

Now Accepting Fair Booth Reservations!

Call 303.473.1400

Don’t Miss the 2017 Summer Camps Guide

Publishing in Your Daily Camera and Broomfield Enterprise on Sunday, March 5!

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