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Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Time to start planning.

Planning with caution This edition finds all of us in uncharted territory. Between fluid social restrictions, overrun grocery stores, cancellations and closures we’re all feeling our way forward and coping as best we can.

For those of us entering the unfamiliar arena of working from home with limited space and new “coworkers” running around, we have had a lot of adapting thrown our way. We want to give you a few ideas to keep you sane, both in your work and home lives, despite the blurred lines.

We continue to hope that life will go back to normal, or at least something close to it, before summer is fully upon us. Area summer camps are busy making extended plans, moving things around and even adjusting their delivery methods to help keep your kids busy regardless of how things develop.

Of course, current restrictions may heavily impact local businesses. We encourage you to check in with your favorite restaurant and take advantage of curbside or delivery options, if they are available. Many retailers are coming up with creative ways to maintain their livelihood and still comply. Show them that their efforts are appreciated.

Stay well, stay patient, stay sane and this too shall pass.

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Tips for WORKING FROM HOME SUMMER CAMPS: What Families Need to Know Loveland Area GOLF DIRECTORY

HOME: Working from home is awesome.

FAITH: Fun, Active Camps Available Soon Through Loveland Churches

Here’s how to excel at it.

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FAMILY: 8 At-Home Activities

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ARTS: Dance Camps

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that don’t involve TV or books

Area music-themed camps PAGE 24

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HERE IN LOVELAND: Summer Camp doesn’t have to Break the Bank Tips for saving money on summer camps PAGE 10

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Special Camps for Special Children

MIND & BODY: Summer Camps About to Sizzle

Getting Schooled on Keeping Kids Safe During Their Adventures at Summer Camp PAGE 26

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Special-need kids have camp options that will their need into consideration PAGE 12

TRENDING: STEM Camps

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ENTERTAINMENT: Planning a very busy week of watching Masters reruns PAGE 32

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A clean desk with access to everything you’ll need is key to at home productivity. (Shutterstock)

WORKING FROM HOME IS AWESOME. Here’s how to excel at it

By Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times (TNS)

I love working from home.

I learned recently that this is apparently a controversial stance. The unfolding coronavirus crisis is forcing many of us to work from home in an effort to help stop the spread. Not everyone greeted the news with a cheer. And that’s how I learned there are some people who claim to enjoy putting on work clothes and packing a sad desk lunch and battling morning traffic. Not me.

I’ve had jobs where I worked from home full-time, and jobs — like the one I have now — where I normally work from home every once in a while.

I don’t want to brag, but I’m pretty good at it.

A lot of the “how to work from home” guides popping up this week seem to assume no one has ever pulled out their 6 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

laptop to check their work email from home before. I trust you know the basics. So here are some tips to work from home more efficiently, stay connected with your colleagues, and maybe even enjoy yourself a little bit.

1. Sleep later.

How long is your commute? And how long is your pre-office morning routine — selecting an outfit, doing your hair, figuring out what you’ll eat that day and deciding whether to pack a gym bag?

Add that time up, and then set your morning alarm back by that amount of time.

Here’s what you actually need to do before you start working from home: Be physically conscious and in front of a computer. That’s it. I am firmly on team “only get dressed if you want to.”

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ent T-shirt than the one I slept in, make up a bowl of cereal and a cup of the aforementioned coffee, and take it to my desk. And so my workday begins.

There is no reason to “maintain your normal routine” and not take advantage of this opportunity for extra sleep.

Plus, getting those critical extra Zzzs can help keep you from getting sick.

Sleep in later — for your health.

2. Set up your desk.

Whatever space you’re going to be working from at home, clean it. Normally, my desk at home has a bunch of bills I need to file, a few bottles of nail polish, a couple of books, some mail and a handful of old newspapers.

If you are like me, mend your wicked ways. Make your home desk (or kitchen table) feel like your work desk. Have everything there that you’d have at work: a phone charger, a box of tissues, April/May 2020

a water bottle, a mug, pens and paper.

If you don’t have a desktop computer, try to set up your laptop in a way that your neck won’t ache by the end of the workday. Consider putting your laptop on a stack of books and use an external keyboard and mouse so that you’re staring straight at your screen, not down at it.

And don’t forget to get away from your desk. Take lunch away from your computer screen. At the end of your workday, get up and do something else for a while to differentiate your brain from “working time.” Remember to stretch.

3. Be ready for prime time.

Teleconferencing and video calls are not the future. They are the present.

Save your office’s dial-in number to your phone’s favorites so you’re ready to jump on a call at a moment’s notice.

I briefly worked as a producer for an ill-fated digital venture called HuffPost Live. A big part of my job was to wrangle guests into joining a video Google Hangout and teach them how to be semi-presentable on camera.

Here’s what you need to do:

your computer screen. It should not be in frame with you on camera. If you have a desk lamp with a flexible arm, you can position that right behind your monitor with the light pointed directly at your face.

Wear lipstick. Our brains use visual input to decipher what someone is saying. That’s why it’s so disconcerting when the lip sync on your TV is off.

Differentiating your lips from the rest of your face will help the people on the other side of the screen tell what you’re saying. (If you don’t wear lipstick, even just a swipe of lip balm will help.)

Framing-wise, you want the camera to see from your chest to a few inches above the top of your head. Filling the entire screen with a close-up of your face is bad. So is sitting too far away, which also makes it very difficult to hear you.

4. Make your home a more pleasant place to be.

Take the opportunity of your extended presence at home to make it nice for yourself. If you haven’t already, stock up on extra pantry staples for meals: oils and butter, salt and spices, things

Figure out where you’re going to sit in your home when you’re on video calls and do a test run. Make sure whatever is in view is clean and presentable. I don’t care how you live but I don’t want to have to bear witness to your shame.

If you’re using a laptop camera, put it on a stack of books so that you’re looking straight into the camera, not down at it. This is mostly to avoid the dreaded “Dear God, does my chin really look like that?” double take once you’re in the meeting. You want to be able to focus on your coworkers, not your face.

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like canned tomatoes and garlic that pop up in every recipe. Stay on top of keeping the kitchen clean so you aren’t walking past a pile of dirty dishes every time you go to refill your coffee.

There’s never been a better time to wipe down your bathroom counters and wash your hand towels and bath mat. While you’re at it, change your sheets and wash your pajamas.

With nothing on your evening agenda, cook slow, luxurious meals. I recently made Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese and Alison Roman’s pork shoulder, both of which require hours and hours of cooking time (most of it hands-off for you). If you’re trying to avoid excess trips to the grocery store at this juncture, this Twitter thread has ideas for easy recipes you can make with things you probably already have on hand.

5. Maintain your connections and your mental health.

Staying away from the office means missing out on casual day-to-day conversation with your colleagues. Make it a point to spend more of your free tim me reaching out to people via text and on n social media. And video calls aren’t jusst for coworkers: Set up a Skype or FaaceTime call with friends or relatives.

An nd for now, while there are no quaran ntine orders in place, it makes sense to avoid large public gatherings, but haaving a few friends over for a movie niight doesn’t contradict any WHO gu uidelines. You can also host a virtual gaame night with things like Jackbox.

There’s a lot of coronavirus news out th here. My coworker wrote this guide to o not stressing out too much about it. Easier said than done, but worth tryying.

Leet me leave you with this, the single mo ost important advice I can possibly im mpart to you:

Consider placing your laptop on a riser or even a stack of books so that you’ll be looking straight into your screen. (Shutterstock)

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Mute yourself on conference calls.

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that don’t involve TV or books self you need to start meal-prepping?

Now is the perfect time to try new recipes, plan meals and experiment in the kitchen! Just be sure to wash your produce well.

Practice your hobby/passion

Puzzles are also the perfect activity to do while listening to a podcast or relaxing music. Plus, depending on the size of the puzzle, you might be at it for a while. If you’re feeling ambitious, you could attempt a 4,000-piece puzzle like Ellen DeGeneres.

What do you love to do, but don’t get to do often because of time? Now is the time to pick up that instrument again or start writing that book or learn that new language. It might be hard to keep up at first, but devoting a little time each day to whatever you want to craft will make a huge difference. There are plenty of resources out there to get you going. If you’re looking for some inspiration and want to get collaborative, HitRecord is an online platform that allows creatives to share and make art, whether it’s music, film or writing.

Have a dance party

Organize your space

Do a puzzle as a family for a screen-free activity. (Shutterstock)

By Yasmeen Wafai The Seattle Times (TNS)

We’re going to have to figure out more ways of having fun and being productive while practicing social distancing.

It’s easy to binge watch a TV show or plow through some books, but when you want a break from those things, here are eight activities to try.

Do a puzzle Puzzles are not only fun, they’re also a great way to get your mind to focus on something else. I know I’ve found it hard to pull away when I’m in the puzzle zone, and in a time with so much anxiety and uncertainty, it is important to unplug here and there.

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It may sound silly, but dancing is a great way to get on your feet and shake off some stress. Why not make it a party and get the whole family in on it? There’s plenty of playlists out there of upbeat songs to get you moving.

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I know, how dare I suggest this?! Hear me out, you’re going to be spending a lot more time at home, so you might as well make it a place you’re comfortable in! I’m not saying you need to go full on Marie Kondo, although you could if you wanted, but rearranging some furniture or decluttering your coffee table might make a bigger difference to how you feel about being home April/May 2020

them, so I’ve spent hours reminiscing.

Photos are also a great way to connect with your family and friends. Whenever I look through them, I can’t help but take photos of some of the funniest or cutest ones and text them to my family.

You could also watch home videos!

Which, depending on how you have them saved, may need to be digitized.

Another great way to spend time!

Cooking or baking is a creative way to develop a skill while stuck at home.

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than you would think. You might want to dust off your old Pinterest account for this one.

Look at old photos One of my favorite pastimes is to look through old photos. My family has shoe boxes and shoe boxes full of

Video chat with friends

Staying connected with loved ones is more important than ever right now.

FaceTime, Skype, Zoom and other video chatting platforms are great tools we can use to virtually interact with friends and family. You can even get creative and share a meal or watch a movie at the same time. The Chrome extension Netflix Party allows you to watch movies and TV shows in sync with your friends! If you’re itching for

a game night, Tabletop Simulator is a platform that allows users to play and create games with other users.

Rest and help others Something we all need to do during this time is allow ourselves to rest.

If you have the means to do so, use this time to take a step back, breathe and take care of your mind and body.

Try to help others who are high risk or those who don’t have the luxury of being able to stay home. Maybe a neighbor of yours is part of the vulnerable population and needs help getting groceries. Perhaps their garden needs some tending. Even giving a call to someone quarantined could brighten their day. As difficult and uncertain as this time is, there are still many ways we can take care of ourselves and those around us.

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BY EMMA CASTLEBERRY for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Though it might seem like summer started several months early this year, it’s just now time for parents to start planning for summer camps. Summer camp experiences have been proven to have a myriad of developmental benefits, but there is no denying that the price tag on these experiences can add up quickly. “The truth is that so many families rely on summer camp to keep their kids active, safe and engaged throughout the summer,” says Andra Coberly Webster, communications director at the YMCA of Northern Colorado. “Without it, working parents are forced to cobble together care or leave their children at home alone. It can be very stressful for families, and most camps are very expensive.”

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Summer camps are great for kids and parents alike, but some families may need assistance easing the financial burden. (Shutterstock)

camp budget might be looking at some options for reducing the cost burden.

Luckily, there are a number of financial assistance options for camps in the Loveland region. The best approach for obtaining financial assistance for a summer camp is to decide on the best camp for your child and pursue assistance directly through the camp. Below are some specific examples of local camps and how they accommodate financial need.

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Loveland, the YMCA will be offering traditional summer camps in local schools, including Centennial Elementary School in Loveland, High Plains K-8 in Loveland and Turner Middle School in Berthoud. Families interested in financial assistance for YMCA summer camps must first apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). If they do not qualify for CCAP, they can apply for YMCA financial assistance. “Gifts from individuals, businesses and foundations help us make sure summer camp is available to all kids, no matter a family’s financial situation,” says Webster. “We provide more than $1 million in financial assistance for Y programs, including summer camp, each year.”

This assistance is based on a variety of variables such as income, family needs, individual and emergency situations, availability of funds and the cost of programs. Getting approved can take a April/May 2020

couple of weeks, so families should apply as soon as they know they want their child to attend a YMCA Summer Camp.

To apply for YMCA financial assistance, visit ymcanoco.org/ membership/financial-assistance.

Thompson School District 2020 Summer Academy of Music

Kids stay active, form new friendships and develop skills through summer camps (Shutterstock)

This Summer Academy of Music provides concert band, jazz band and middle school and high school ensembles for incoming 6th to 12th grade students. No previous experience is needed to participate.

“This is also a great way to learn a new instrument or transfer to another instrument,” says Michele Massey. “We never want a child to not have an opportunity due to financial constraints.

Money should not ever be an obstacle.

There is a place for everyone.”

Every year, the Summer Academy of Music hosts a concert and collects donations which fund the financial assistance for campers in the following year. Starting on May 15, Massey will accept applications for financial assistance in the form of request letters from the camper. “Students need to write a letter of request stating why they would like the attend the camp and what they are hoping to achieve,” says Massey. “They also need a teacher recommendation, preferably from a music teacher.” Students should email their letter as an attachment to michele. massey@thompsonschools.org. “We April/May 2020

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by June 15,” says Massey. “However, we only have a limited number of scholarships available, so the sooner the better.”

Thompson School District Robotics Summer Camp Thompson School District also offers a Robotics Summer Camp at Walt Clark Middle School for elementary schoolers and middle schoolers. In both camps, students work in small teams to build, program and drive robots using the Vex Robotics system.

Financial assistance and scholarships are available depending on the needs of the campers and the availability of funds. For more information, email lhsrobotics@thompsonschools.org.

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jects taught by licensed teachers and experts, covering topics like origami, forensics, dance, and coding. Classes start at $90 and students who qualify for free and reduced meals recieve a 55 percent discount. Instructions for financial aid application are included in registration. Email questions to stems@thompsonschools.org.

Cheley Colorado Camps Cheley Colorado Camps in Estes Park offers overnight camp experiences for children ages 7 to 17 years old. Financial assistance for attending Cheley Colorado Camps is provided through the John Austin Cheley Foundation (JACF), established in 1989 in honor of John Austin (Jack) Cheley. Three different types of assistance providing both full and partial support are available, depending on the needs of a family. This assistance, called a Campership, is available to campers ten years of age or older and includes support from a mentor. For more information, visit cheleyfoundation.org/campership.

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BY LINDA THORSEN BOND for LOVELAND MAGAZINE The Coronavirus quarantine of 2020 has been a time-out in our busy lives.

We’ve limited activities, changed schedules, re-arranged lives. Now, as the sun comes up over the Front Range, we are all probably asking the same question: “Shouldn’t we be having more fun?”

For children with special needs and their families, that question is especially important. Where can children have new experiences, learn and, yes, have fun? Although the dates are still uncertain, there are opportunities that can open doors.

Loveland Public Library

added, “We don’t know when we will reopen but please watch for news on our website.”

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

BOEC’s Wilderness Program serves those with physical and cognitive disabilities who want to enjoy the experience of rafting, rock climbing, hiking, cycling, canoeing, camping, accessible high ropes and much more. As a national leader in adaptive outdoor adventure, they provide an opportunity to explore.

“Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center started 43 years ago to serve people with special needs and disabilities,” said admissions

According to Children’s Librarian Kris Zimmerman, there are sensory friendly items that customers can request in any of the library programs, when the library opens to the public again. “We have noise cancelling headphones, fidget toys, small weighted pads and body sacks,” Kris said. “I have already had some customers use the headphones and fidget toys to help children during our regular story times.”

DiCola added, “We are monitoring the possibilities for all camps and trying to be out in front of the situation. We have cancelled or postponed some programs and the situation seems to change every week. We ask people to be sure to check our website, boec.org, for the latest information about the summer camps.”

BOEC Summer Programs and Events for youth

Camp Big Tree: ages 12-16 with Sensory Integration (SI) disorders and learning and/or attention deficits. Contact claire@boec.org,800.383.2632.

Mountain Adventures: ages 20-35 with developmental and learning disabilities. Contact claire@ boec.org or 800.383.2632.

All programs, including the Sensory-Friendly Lego Night, have been put on hold for now. Kriss

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director Claire DiCola. “Our programs are custom designed for what each group needs. We incorporate learning with outdoor recreational experience for people from different disabilities and groups. Each year, our programs are reassessed so that we mirror the goals and activities for each group of campers. The most common things we offer are life skills, building independence and creating community through social activities.”

Round Up River Ranch offers a typical camp experience for kids with serious illnesss.

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Camp Little Tree: ages 8-12 with SI, learning, and/or attention deficits.

Contact RehabOutdoorPrograms@ childrenscolorado.org or 720.777.3456.

CamPossible: ages 8-12 with cerebral palsy. Contact RehabOutdoorPrograms@childrenscolorado.org or 720.777.3456.

Camp Zenith: ages 8-18 living with brain injury. Contact RehabOutdoorPrograms@childrenscolorado.org or 720.777.3456.

social skills, flexibility, motor skills and sensory processing needs. Contact kidscamp@bch.org or call 303.415.4466.

Roundup River Ranch

Roundup River Ranch serves children with serious illnesses and their families through free, medically supported camp programs. Often, campers’ lives are filled with feelings of anxiety, loss of control, and the unknown

Cleft Camp:(Aurora): ages 8-18 with cleft lip/palate. Contact Jamie.

Idelberg@childrenscolorado.org or 720.777.2574.

Cleft Camp (Colorado Springs): Contact Amber.Kerr@childrenscolorado.org

President and CEO Ruth Johnson said, “We view this not as canceling, but as pivoting to do something innovative and bringing camp to life in a different way as we adjust to these unprecedented times. We’re creating full virtual camp experiences for our spring and summer sessions and just last week, we kicked off our ‘the best week ever’ newsletter. In traditional camp, we start every day with dancing or singing, a weather report, an inspiring quote, or a joke to Kids get the opportunity to bond with other kids in similar situations at Round Up River Ranch. Virtual options offer new opportunities while keeping campers safe.

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set the tone. We’ve adjusted to weekly newsletters that are complete with tons of activities, conversation starters, and things that help children make a connection to other campers. We have created activities that might start online but then get the family less tied to the screen and connecting with one another.

“We are faced with some wonderful opportunities in the coming days as we explore ways to keep our mission moving forwards through innovative camp outreach for our campers. We are committed to exploring ways we can support our campers during this difficult and uncertain time,” said Johnson.

Johnson said, “Each of our camp sessions are medically specific, serving children with similar diagnoses. Each session, campers get to meet other children who have been on a similar medical journey. They share stories, scars, and most importantly, laughter and friendship. That is really empowering, particularly when they can feel so alone and different from their peers. Camp is a uniting place. While we won’t be onsite for these sessions this summer, we will continue to develop our virtual programming and create smaller, more intimate sessions. Of course, camper reunions will also provide the opportunity for bigger gatherings that incorporate things like camp dancing or sing-alongs.”

ers choose what they want to tackle, and celebrate their accomplishments.

Colorado Lions Camp

Erin Newport, camp director, said, “The Colorado Lions Camp staff is working hard during this time to be mindful and proactive in their decisions regarding COVID-19 and the impact it has on the staff, campers, volunteers, Lions members, and camp programs. The camp office is open with staff members working both remotely and on-site.”

delayed, or have intellectual challenges, autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s syndrome, sensory processing disorders, physical challenges or impairments or mental disabilities.

Very Special Camps Colorado Foundation For Conductive Education The Very Special Camp is designed for children with motor disabilities. The

The Colorado Lions Camp is located in the Pike National Forest in Woodland Park. Their mission is to provide exceptional camp programs to individuals with special needs which promote independence, challenge their abilities and provide an opportunity to discover their potential in a safe, positive environment.

Camp programs are offered throughout the year, including week-long summer sessions and weekend respite camps. The programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals with varying abilities, age 8 to senior adult.

The camps serve people who are blind and vision impaired, deaf and hearing impaired, who have Down

camps teach children problem solving skills, ADL activities and independence in their daily lives.

The camps are designed for children with motor disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida and are held both in Loveland and Arvada. The program looks at the whole child and helps teach them in areas of mobility, gross and fine motor skills, eating and drinking, communication and educational tools.

The program lets the children work together on similar tasks and motivate and encourage one another. This is a unique learning environment unlike any other therapy camp in Colorado.

To find out about the current status of sessions, download the registration

The goal of Roundup River Ranch is to make campers with serious illnesses feel like ordinary kids. The ranch staff helps campers and their families enjoy the gift of joyful moments, lasting friendships, newfound courage, and memories that remain long after the last s’more is devoured.

form and details about the dates and times of the camps call 970.667.0348, conductiveed.com/programs/summercamp.

Cleft Camp is just one of the offerings at Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center that brings kids with special needs together. (Photo courtesy Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center)

Everything they offer is free of charge to campers and their families. Camp-

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remote learning) and how technology is changing approaches to teaching and learning.

Though school is being taught remotely until at least April 30 (at the time of this deadline), Loveland Classical Schools will hold its Camp Invention in early June either in person or online depending on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It hasn’t been cancelled. The people who are running it are currently managing online education for the school and have resources and experiences for students to be ready for it,” said Jed Link, communications manager for Loveland Classical Schools.

Camp director, Heather Alverson, a first-grade science and history teacher, and the other teachers running the camp will employ what they learn about teaching remotely if Gov. Jared Polis’s executive order suspending in-person instruction at public and private schools extends into the summer months. The teachers will be able to share how they use technology to solve problems (here, facilitate 16 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

Camp Invention at Loveland Classical Schools

STEM skills to support and improve the way that we do things,” Link said, referring to the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math.

“These skills and experiences are exactly the real-world application of what students learn at Camp Invention.”

“Camp Invention is about using

“We believe STEM camps are important in that they allow students the opportunities to learn more about and build a sense of belonging in STEM fields.”

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The camp is scheduled June 15-19, but if it is taught remotely, the times and format may change.

Loveland Classical Schools began hosting the camp, a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, in 2015. Geared for children in grades K-6, the camp teaches them how to think like inventors as they take a creative, problem-solving and inquirybased approach to what they learn.

This year, the camp is called Elevate and aims to spark “excitement and inspiration as children engage in hands-on challenges, discover world-changing inventors and build their confidence as creators and innovators,” as stated in LCS’s online description of the camp.

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“What makes Camp Invention unique is its association with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which allows it to tap actual inventors and real inventions to enrich the STEM experience,” Alverson said.

The camp consists of new content each year divided into four modules,

and camps are designed for about 120 students. This year, the four modules are: Camp Invention Flight Lab: Learn about flight with paper planes, gliders, rockets, heliballs and hand-copters, build a cityscape out of upcycled materials, navigate airplanes through a storm and take apart a robot.

Design Thinking Project: Create sketches, build prototypes, design logos and find out how to market their products, while protecting their intellectual property.

Rescue Squad: Learn ways to protect the Earth’s ecosystems; explore energy conservation and learn about eliminating pollution and helping wildlife in their habitats.

Camp Invention Champions: Learn about the great inventors behind their favorite sports; trade inventor cards, create and play high-energy hover-ball games and design and build a sports complex.

“Regardless of what happens, the skills the camp director Mrs. Alverson is developing as a teacher right now will make the possibility of a remote camp much more enriching,” Link said.

“We’ll use whatever technology we can to make it as powerful as we can. …

It’ll still be an amazing camp because the camp director will have months of experience making remote learning fun and accessible.”

For more information: (970) 541-1507, summercamps.com/camp/campinvention-at-loveland-classical-schoolApril/May 2020

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STEM-X at Poudre School District

Poudre School District plans to offer its STEM-X Summer 2020 camp that incorporates STEM with art, theater and music in an interdisciplinary approach. The elementary and middle school students who register for the camp can opt for one, two or three weeks June 1-19, morning or afternoon sessions or both, and choose the classes they want to take.

served 800 students at four schools, the same number of students expected to participate this year.

As planned right now, the first week of camp will be June 1-5 at Poudre High School and the second two weeks, June 8-12 and June 15-19, will be at Preston Middle School.

The classes will be split up into three levels of early elementary for grades 1-3, elementary for grades 4-5 and middle school for grades 6-9.

“We will abide by the decisions made by local, state and national government agencies, as well as the PSD board of education, as to whether or not PSD facilities will be reopened and if it will be safe for students to gather for our classes. Hopefully, it won’t come to this, but if we have to cancel the program this summer, we would reimburse the registration fees,” said Sarah Youssef, STEM-X program coordinator for the district.

Most classes will be one week, but some specialty classes will not follow the standard format, such as Balsa Wood Violin/Viola, a two-week middle school morning camp, and Readers’ Theater, a one-week morning and afternoon camp where elementary students will write and act out their own theatrical productions.

STEM Institutes (since renamed STEM-X to reflect its more comprehensive offerings) began 12 years ago at one school and served 76 students.

Last year, it is estimated STEM-X

Twenty-six teachers will teach the classes, which will be restricted to 10 students for the early elementary classes and 15 students for the elementary and middle school classes.

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“Our teachers are all certified and are excited about the opportunity we give them to create and teach classes based on their own interests. They truly enjoy the experience of teaching classes with smaller teacher-tostudent ratios and with a specific focus that allows for student-led creativity,” Youssef said.

The classes will be taught in a project-based format, and at the end, there will be a showcase for students to demonstrate what they learned.

The teachers will allow the interests of their students to determine the direction of the classes, so that they are comfortable with being creative, making decisions, collaborating and communicating with their teachers and peers to think critically.

“We believe STEM camps are important in that they allow students the opportunities to learn more about and build a sense of belonging in STEM

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and provide opportunities to apply the knowledge they gained over the school year, as well as gain new skill sets, Youssef said.

“Student engagement is even more pronounced in camps that are focused on students’ areas of interest,” Youssef said. “Our students are usually very excited to be in our classes because they chose them for themselves, but we hope to see them even more engaged and interactive than ever before.”

For more information: (970) 488-4449, stem-x.org fields,” Youssef said. “If they ever choose to pursue a career in STEM, they would have the ability to thrive and succeed. One of our primary goals is to reduce the gender gap in STEM fields, and we really aim to broaden all students’ professional opportunities.”

Camps like STEM-X help keep students engaged over the summer months, reduce summer learning loss

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Summer in Thompson-Experiences in Math and Science (STEMS) is another option for students in grades K-8 and also is offered through Thompson School District. Current plans offer camps held in two sessions over a half-day June 8-12 and June 15-19 at Walt Clark Middle School in Loveland.

Various classes are taught by licensed teachers and content specialists that combine academics and creativity and

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our educators,” said Jordan Hinman, area manager of Play-Well TEKnologies for Boulder, Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.. “We cannot wait until we are back to ‘Playing-Well’ with LEGO.”

are highly interactive.

For more information, visit thompsonschools.org/Page/12681.

Another camp, Play-Well TEKnologies, provides a project-based format focused on engineering. The classes are geared to children ages 5 to 14 through the use of LEGOs, using a curriculum designed by engineers. Ex-

amples include Adventures in STEM, Animal Architects and Jedi Engineering, all using LEGO materials.

Play-Well decided to suspend program operations for the remainder of the spring season but still plans to run its summer camp.

“We made this decision because it prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of our participants, our partners and

The camp will be offered in sessions May to August divided by age (ages 5-12) and taught at different locations.

The locations include the Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland, the Mulberry Pool Activity Room in Fort Collins, the Windsor Community Recreation Center in Windsor and the Greeley Family FunPlex in Greeley.

For more information, visit play-well. org.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers Summer Tech Camps in coding, game development and robotics for children and teens. For more information, visit bidtech.com/locations/colorado-summer-camps/csu-fort-collins.

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Available Soon Through Loveland Churches camp experience with trained staaff and flexible scheduling… ‘Makiing memo mories, learning and summ mer fun’, is our themee tthis year”. The camp mp will be held aat the school between May 26-Auggust 13, but there will be optional fi field trips. Scheduling is flexiblee to meet the needs of individual al kids. Ages served are 3-14 yearrs old. Pricing is affordable.

F registration and current inFor formation on dates and more, call Call (970) 667-7606.

Summerr camp is a time to experience fantastic fun, make fond memories and build life-long friendships. With high energy, games, a variety of interactive art lessons, good old-fashioned barbecues, campfire songs, and so much more, it’s the perfect way for kiddos to come out of the recent social isolation. This summer and fall, there are three churches in Loveland that are happy to offer camps for kids from pre-school through 12th grade. There are opportunities for youth to grow not only spiritually 20 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

but b a also so ocially and p physically.

Immanu nuel Lutheran Church ch and School has played yed a stron ng role in the lives of kids in Loveland el for many years. Immanuel is dedicated to equipping kids to be at their best.

Jordan Logston, Business Manager at the church says King’s Kids Summer Camp will be a “…high quality

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Foundations Church is another remarkable church in the Loveland area, that will be offering two primary camps, one middle school camp and one high school camp.

The church’s Rocky Mountain Railways Vacation Bible School (VBS) for primary ages is slated for June 9-12. This themed, half day camp will be an exciting week of growth and fun in so many ways and all for free. The week is wrapped up with a special barbecue for campers and their families.

Foundations Church will also offer Eagle Lake Camp, a more in-depth, full-day western-themed camp for 7-12 year-olds on July 20-24.

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kids d love all the games.

They like spider mountain (new, awesome alternative to a rock wall with a slide at the bottom!), gaga ball, laser tag, archery, bungee games and water slides.”

With all the outdoor games, it’s practically a sports camp! The kids also get together in a large group and sing and listen to stories. Sounds like a blast at only $200!

For the older kids, Foundations is heading out of state to join in the full-scale, summer camp experience during the week of June 22. Middle schoolers will be heading to Nebras-

ka to Maranatha Camp & Re Retreat Center.

The high-s h-school age teens will ll be going to Glorieta, New Mexiico.

Botth veenues aare through the dynamic Adventure Camps and located by bodies of water. w Foundattions’ Youth Director, Ismael “Ish”” Arteaga is a graduate te of Dallas Ch Christian College and is geared d up to o deliver quality youth camps: “There will be the blob and other water fun, ropes courses, campfires, full fledged facilities for dining and indoor recreation.

“Adventure Camps champion outdoor activities too, there are annual basketball, dodgeball and volleyball tournaments with other churches which is always a highlight. There’s a lot of team-building and chemistry, it’s fun to see how your team stacks up to other churches.” Ish paused

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and said something very important, “Really if I had to sum up what we’re doing at these camps is, we’re facilitating relationships and connections for our teenagers…our goal is to be inviting and inclusive rather than restrictive and judgy…I want kids to feel loved, appreciated, and seen.”

The middle school camp is $350 and the high school one is $500 but there are fundraising opportunities during registration and Ish and his staff will not turn anyone away because of finances. Spots are filling up fast so don’t delay.

For registration and current information on dates and more, visit foundations.churchcenter.com.

Crossroads Church is another church in Loveland also offering summer camp opportunities. The exact date and format of the camp(s) is still being planned but you can get updates on their website at crossroadschurch. org.

Crossroads has opted to offer their camps, absolutely free in light of our current health crisis.

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will keep kids moving all summer long Canyon Concert Ballet keeps kids active while allowing them to try new styles and expand on existing skills. (Photos courtesy Canyon Concert Ballet)

Jenna Riedi, executive director of Canyon Concert Ballet in Fort Collins, concurred, saying, “Dance, really any form at any level, is such an amazing way to express oneself. Watching younger dancers just beam with joy while they perform is what brings me to Canyon Concert Ballet every day. I just love it.”

This summer, children ages 3 years and up can find their grove, embrace their inner artist and get a workout at dance camps in Loveland and Fort Collins.

“We all know that most kids spend way too much time staring at screens these days. By sending them to a dance camp at Lighthouse, they’re engaging their whole being,” said Eric Holmlund, who owns Lighthouse Dance in Loveland with his wife. “The dancing and movement is fun and healthy for the body, artistically stimulating for the mind and enriching for the soul.

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Dance camps boost artistry, self-confidence

Dance camp instructors “nurture each child’s potential for artistry and encourage self-confidence,” Riedi said.

She added, “Our faculty is committed to providing guidance and experience that shape the performer both technically and artistically, not only to become professional dancers but to develop the confidence and discipline in pursuing all their life goals.”

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Holmlund likewise noted that since “art in any form is a language that transcends all barriers, it’s an important part of what makes us human, and without it life is colorless.” He continued, “We have seen some students go from being shy and not confident in themselves to standing tall, shining and feeling loved. There was one 12-yearold girl who came in with very little confidence, and she transformed into a confident and beautiful dancer.”

Both Lighthouse Dance and Canyon Concert Ballet are offering themed dance camps all summer long.

Lighthouse Dance

Lighthouse Dance will run three separate weeks of half-day Princess Camp, June 16-18, July 14-16 and Aug. 11-13 for girls ages 3 through 8. Holmlund explained, “In Princess Camp, dancers will grow in the knowledge of who they are as daughters of the King.

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hip hop and musical theater. “Try them all out and see which fits you the best,” Riedi said.

grow and to learn about how we can grow as daughters of the king in faith, love and confidence. Our princesses will receive a special jewel each day, like pearls, rubies or diamonds, as they learn to grow in manners, grace and acts of kindness.”

Princess Camp includes story and craft times, as well as plenty of dance, and a short performance for guests on the last day of camp.

July 14-16, Lighthouse’s half-day Super Hero Camp for boys ages 3 through 8 is a “fast-paced summer camp catered towards the unmatched energy of a hero,” Holmlund said.

“Our super heroes will learn about biblical super heroes like Elijah, Moses and Paul. These mighty boys will get to show off their hip hop and tap dancing powers in this summer dance camp.”

For children ages 7 and up, Lighthouse Dance is reviving their much-beloved Around the World Summer Dance Camp, July 21-24. Campers will learn cultural dances from various countries, while also practicing ballet, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary and jazz dance genres. Holmlund said, “We look forward to teaching these dancers more about God’s adventurous heart, what it means to dream with God and how to follow Jesus through dance, worship, prayer and service.”

For more information call 970-6672060 or visit lighthousedance.com.

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Dance! campers will learn vocal skills, dancing, projection techniques, stage directions and theater games to create and perform the musical Aladdin! “This camp is always a summer favorite,” Riedi said, “and is great for ages 7 through 12.”

Lighthouse Dance offers dance camps tailored to different age groups and styles.

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with several sessions of Fairy Princess Camp (June 1-5, June 22-26, July 6-10 and July 27-31). Riedi said, “Spend a fun week learning themed dances and songs, making crafts and enjoying stories and snack time, all while making new friends.” These half-day camps focus on imaginative experiences for dancers ages three through six and culminate in a mini-recital on the final day.

For children ages 7 through 12, Canyon Concert’s Broadway to L.A. Camp on July 6-10 will “take you on the road to explore ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical and jazz dance genres and learn a selection of dances from famous Broadway musicals and music videos,” Riedi said.

In addition, dancers will craft props to be used in the performance at the end of the week.

Canyon Concert Ballet’s Find Your Style Camp on June 22-26 will introduce students ages 7 through 12 to ballet, modern, lyrical, jazz, tap, improv, LovelandMag.com

For more information call 970-4724156 or visit ccbalet.org/summercourse.

Camp in the time of COVID-19 Lighthouse Dance and Canyon Concert Ballet also offer summer dance classes for ages 18 months through adult.

However, while Lighthouse Dance and Canyon Concert Ballet are hope proceed with their summer camps and classes as planned, Holmlund emphasized that “the health and safety of our students is top priority.” He said, “We will postpone summer camps and classes as needed or provide online alternatives.” Lighthouse Dance has been creating online educational content since 2007, so it was a small step to switch to online dance classes, following government regulations in March.

Riedi said she’s looking forward to camp season at Canyon Concert Ballet.

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Besides camps devoted to dance, music-themed camps abound in Northeastern Colorado. their ability level.” Beginner classes include flute, clarinet, saxophone, double reeds, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, violin, ciola, cello and bass. Ensemble options include beginner classes, middle school intermediate orchestra, advanced orchestra and band, high school band and orchestra and jazz band.

Massey said, “We want to provide a smaller one-one experience for those learning new instruments, and we want to encourage students to con-

CSU music day camps Colorado State University in Fort Collins will offer multiple music day camps this summer, including a music theater camp, Kids Do It All, in June and July. Jennifer Clary Jacobs, director of communications at CSU, said, This “day camp leads youth through the entire theater process resulting in original plays created and performed by the students.”

to expand their clarinet study within a supportive and engaging musical environment,” Jacobs said.

For more information on CSU’s music camps, visit music.colostate.edu/ masterclasses-camps/.

Thompson School’s Summer Academy of Music Thompson School District (TSD) will again kick off their Summer Academy

In June, a percussion camp for high schoolers will provide “instruction on mallets, timpani, snare drum and drum set,” she said, and will equip

of Music (SAM). SAM is “a self-

future collegiate music majors for auditions. Also in June, high schoolers interested in organ study will appreciate an entire day camp devote to the instrument. Finally, LIFT Clarinet by CSU is a “nationally renowned camp designed for high schoolers seeking

strument,” said Michele Massey, Walt

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supporting music program that offers incoming sixth graders the opportunity to learn a band or orchestra inClark Middle School music educator

tinue to play over the summer as well as work our TSD directors.” Students receive two weeks of lessons, plus a book and shirt, and participate in a concert.

Massey added, “Everyone is welcome.

No previous experience is needed to participate. This is also a great way to learn a new instrument or transfer to another instrument. Money should not ever be an obstacle as we offer scholarship opportunities.” Furthermore, SAM “helps sixth graders as it’s one less thing to worry about as they start middle school. It allows other students to keep their musical skills current and offers the opportunity for

and district SAM coordinator. “It also

our older students to be mentors to

offers students who have completed

our younger musicians.”

at least a year of band or orchestra the opportunity to switch instruments

For more information on SAM, visit

or play in an ensemble based on

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SUMMER CAMPS ABOUT TO SIZZLE

Getting Schooled on Keeping Kids Safe During Their Adventures at Summer Camp or if they have one. Find out if they have a nurse contracted with a clinic.

BY ELISE OBERLIESEN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Macaroni art projects, archery practice, and making new friends while gathered around the campfire with loads of marshmallows. What’s not to love about summer camp?

Before we get carried away, let’s think about how to keep your camper safe, well before they pack their bags for the much anticipated trip. All it takes is a little planning ahead. So to help parents prepare children for summer camp and take care of any health checks, we spoke with Emergency Physician Bryan Beck, DO, who runs Loveland-based Northern Colorado Community Urgent Care—to get the scoop.

Here are some questions we presented to Dr. Beck:

Question: Why are sports camp physicals necessary?

Answer: First, for the health, safety and well-being of the child. The forms we go off of, on medical history, are formatted by the American College of Pediatricians and can potentially determine if a camper has a potentially life threatening condition with physical exertion.

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Q: If your child has allergies, who should the parent notify at the camp?

Kids on special medications like inhalers may need special accommodations at camp. (Shutterstock)

Ultimately, the recommendation would be to take this seriously because you should be concerned about the safety and well-being of your child. It may seem harmless, but if you don’t ask the right questions you don’t get the right answers….there could be a potential underlying heart of lung condition that you would not know about if those questions were not asked. It helps make sure a kiddo does not have those underlying conditions.

Q: What should parents do to inform camp counselors if their child has allergies?

A: As a parent sending a child to a camp, if your child has allergies or needs to be on medications, find out the camp’s allergy or medication policy; LovelandMag.com

A: It needs to be widely known, from administration to all the counselors. If it’s a food allergy, find out if other kids are allowed to bring peanuts.

Q: What allergy related questions should parents be asking camp personnel?

Answer: How does the camp deal with allergies? Does that camp have or supply of epi pens? Do they have a contingency plan if the epi does not work or is administered incorrectly? Or if they inject themselves accidentally?

Q: Do you have any recommendations for parents with a diabetic child?

A: If a camper is getting insulin, are they getting insulin twice a day? Where and when will that be administered?

As a parent, I would want to know all their policies in regards to health and safety of campers with special needs, like medications, for example, and how April/May 2020

medications are stored. Do medications need to be refrigerated?

Q: If your child uses a controlled substance like Ritalin—how can a parent know that the medication is being administered properly?

A: If you have an accredited sleepover camp, with experience in these situations, they should have policies on storage, administration and safety of that particular controlled medication.

That includes counting pills, storing in a locked cabinet, and being administered how they are prescribed.

Q: How would you know if there are any red flags or safety issues with a camps?

A: Ask about recent safety inspections and accreditation status of the camp.

Ask if the staff have any medical training? Can they do Basic Life Support

If you don’t have good hygiene poli-

training? Can they administer AEDs? Can they do rescue breathing? CPR?

Q: How can parents instruct camp counselors/leaders about a child with asthma and what needs to be done if they have an asthma attack and need quick access to their inhaler?

cies, viruses will spread easily. To maintain good hygiene, it requires that kids have access to running water, faucets and soap, for proper hand washing throughout the day. And access to hand sanitizer.

A: Ask about camp preparedness on those emergencies. Ultimately, if a child has asthma and knows how to use their rescue inhaler, they would have possession of it—but there should be a contingency plan in case the child loses their inhaler.

Q: What minor health concern is often overlooked?

A: For overnight camps especially— what is the germ prevention policy to prevent disease?

Q: Do you have any closing thoughts to share?

A: As a parent, my goal would be is to know how the camp is ready for all types of emergencies and how are they’ve prepared for emergencies that might arise. Ask what contingency plans are in place. Ask about their transportation and communication plans in case something goes wrong. If someone falls while running, do they have a splint, a basic first aid kit with wraps, bandages, and antiseptic.

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Driving Range? Yes Pro shop? Yes Private or Public? Public The “Grand Dame� of golf offers not only sweeping views but also delivers a challenging course. Six ponds dot the course and players must play through an island green. cityofloveland.org/departments/parksrecreation/golf-courses/the-olde-course-atloveland

PTARMIGAN COUNTRY CLUB

5416 Vardon Way, Fort Collins (970) 226-8555 ptarmigancc.com Holes: 18 Driving Range? Yes Pro shop? Yes Private or Public? Private

Engh, featuring an indoor hitting bay, and short-game practice area. Additional club amenities make the Harmony Club an elegant year-round experience. harmonyclub.info

SOUTHRIDGE

411 South Bryan Ave., Fort Collins 970.221.6650 Holes: 18/Par 71 Driving Range? Yes Pro shop? Yes Private or Public? Public A challenging course with beautiful views. Southridge Golf Course is also a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. fcgov.com/southridge/

A private club on the plains at Timnath designed by golf course architect Jim

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TPC Colorado:

Building True Colorado Community

The new clubhouse adds new amenities and a centerpiece to the Heron Lakes Neighborhood. Phase II of the Clubhouse is under construction, scheduled to open in summer 2020, so visit the website for more updates. (Mark Payler/ TPC Colorado)

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ust like the rest of the world, the staff at TPC Colorado has had to make major adjustments over the past weeks.

Before the COVID crisis upended life across the state, the nation and the globe, the management at the 800-acre golf course had been making fast progress on a set of big plans. Phase one of their ambitious additions to the ground-up development had been completed on time; that portion of their expansion included a new clubhouse featuring a pro shop and a café.

That first step was only part of a much broader plan for the complex in the Heron Lakes neighborhood in Berthoud. The new clubhouse and eatery would be the anchors in a dizzying construction plan that included a 65,000-square-foot addition, one 30 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

featuring a top-notch set of restaurants, a wine room, a locker room, a conference facility, a gym and a pool.

All told, the second phase of the construction slated to debut at the end of May would add a whole new facet to the golf course that opened in 2018.

pandemic. Like all other restaurants in Colorado, the TPC Colorado café is now strictly limited to takeout.

While construction is continuing on phase two of the plan, the once-firm opening date in May has become fluid, depending on the state of the COVID crisis.

These new amenities and resources would expand TPC Colorado into a true community hub for the neighborhood, a place where an awardwinning golf course was just part of a broader set of options for residents of all interests and backgrounds.

Even so, officials from TPC Colorado say that their initial vision for the property is still strong. Though the opening date may change, the crew say that the expansion will still be completed within the coming months, and that residents of the Heron Lakes neighborhood can look forward to a stunning new facility that will add value to their community.

While that vision is still strong, the crew has had to make some adjustments in the wake of a global

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“We really want this to be an opportunity for people to build a lifestyle,” said Drew Blass, tournament director April/May 2020

Restaurants, a wine room and more anchor the new addition. (Mark Payler/ TPC Colorado)

for TPC Colorado, pointing to the property’s eventual access to boating, fishing and an open space that’s been recognized for its environmental planning and conservation by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program through Audubon International. “When we’re all safe and healthy again, we want to be that good story.”

All of these additions would supplement an already impressive run for the young facility. Last year, the course hosted the inaugural TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes, a stop on the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour. The event proud internationally renowned golfers to the facility, and at this point, the second iteration is slated to revisit Berthoud in July.

Blass said the new construction should be completed in time for the high-profile event. The brand-new clubhouse, with its mix of gourmet restaurants, fitness facilities and community resources, will be a perfect complement to an event that’s drawn the eyes of the international golfing world.

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We really want this to be an opportunity for people to build a lifestyle.

“We want to show the world what Northern Colorado is about, that we support each other. We want to showcase the full clubhouse by the time the tour comes back in July,” Blass said, adding that last year’s tour stop drew input and assistance from hundreds of local volunteers. “We had just under 550 volunteers last year. We want to be at 600 this year.”

For the moment, however, the entire crew at TPC Colorado are taking all the precautions to protect their employees, their customers and the larger community. The course is complying with the social distancing and safety regulations set out by the state, and the construction is progressing with those same guidelines in place. Like the larger hospitality industry across the state, TCP Colorado has had to reinvent the way LovelandMag.com

it operates, no small task for a facility that’s less than three years old and that’s still formulating what it wants to be for the broader community.

“The first thing is safety and the health of our community and employees,” Blass said. “We’re all doing the right thing and taking the necessary precautions. We’re still trying to move forward with our construction; our contractor does an amazing job of keeping everybody safe.”

The crew hopes that once the restrictions lift and life starts getting back to normal, the new expansion will serve as a center of economic activity, a place where those looking to get back to work can find new opportunities and fresh starts.

“The 65,000 square-foot clubhouse that will be a new place for employment, from the food staff to the wait staff to the cleaning staff,” Blass said. “When you open up a clubhouse going from 10,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet, it takes a lot more people to make it run smoothly. We’re all doing our best to prepare for that next step.”

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Planning a very ENTERTAINMENT busy week of WATCHING MASTERS RERUNS LM

contemptible.

By Steve Hummer The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS)

The postponement of the Masters because of the coronavirus pandemic is felt particularly keenly here in the tournament’s home state because it has been for decades a particularly vivid example of what you can do horticulturally and culturally in Georgia when money is no object. The Masters is springtime in Georgia, heralding the best season on the calendar with a hushed reverence, golf claps and the occasional roar. You see, they can do golf better on that patch of impossible green just on the proper side of the Georgia-South Carolina line than dare we say anywhere else (take that, Scotland).

The question now is: To get through this one of many voids, how much do we want to root around in the attic of the Masters reliving its past?

Unable to get down Magnolia Lane this spring, how much do you want to devote to trips down Memory Lane?

Because there will be a glut of opportunity.

Admittedly, I’ve already begun. Having heard that a person can go to the Masters’ YouTube site and call up the final round of any tournament from the late 1960s forward — and not truly believing such witchcraft possible — I 32 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

What better time to work on your baking skills or teach them to your children? (Dreamstime/TNS)

started fiddling with a television that is smarter than I am Sunday morning.

Hey, honey, look here at what Mr.Can’t-Even-Set-The-Thermostat just called up! Those are the closing holes of the 1972 Masters right there on the big screen. That’s Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf, when they were younger and thinner, too. Look, plaid was in fashion. The caddies were all African-American, from the club’s own caddie contingent, as was the requirement then (and would be for another decade).

That’s a reminder, too, of Clifford Roberts, who was still the despotic club chairman then, and the quote forever attributed to him: “As long as I’m alive, all the golfers will be white and all the caddies will be black.” Didn’t say all the memories were guaranteed to be warm and fuzzy. Some are even LovelandMag.com

In the absence of a Masters this spring, various outlets have sprung to action to compensate (over-compensate?). There may be no event better at celebrating its past than the Masters, where the champions all gather for their own dinner one night and dress apart from the untitled rabble every day. There may be no event more suitable to an enjoyable revisit than this one. If you can watch Barney Fife lose it again and again and it never gets old, who’s to say you can’t watch Bubba Watson defy physics hitting out of the trees on No. 10 more than once? That appetite for any Masters action — even if it’s dated and predictable — will be tested this week.

What a great time it will be to work on your masters in Masters history.

And for those of us who have worked 30-some of these tournaments, there’s nothing better than a failing memory to make these replays seem fresh again.

Seldom one to dabble in such retrospectives — I prefer first runs and real-time drama — I find myself looking at these options like a starving man reading the menu at Ruth’s Chris.

It’s going to be just a little sad just how much of this recycled Masters I’ll be consuming. It is a competitive placebo, but it is all we have right now.

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You can now get free online cooking lessons from

Culinary Masters

By Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (TNS)

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lways wanted to learn how to make béchamel?

Or understand the difference between champagne and cremant? Now you can.

One bright side to socially distant home life is all the newfound time to cook. But if you don’t know your paring knife from your ginsu, you can now attend your own cooking school at home.

Many culinary masters and food-and-drink educators are posting their knowledge on the web — some for free.

The Italian chef Massimo Bottura, whose Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, scored three Michelin stars, is hosting daily live lessons on Instagram, which he’s calling “Kitchen Quarantine.”

And he doesn’t waste time getting to the most important instruction for any chef in the time of coronavirus — or ever. “First of all,” Bottura says, “wash your hands.”

So far, he’s gone over curry, salad and even mac-andcheese — yes, kid food from one of the world’s best chefs.

You have to tune in live — 3 p.m. Eastern — for his hyper-enthusiastic lesson, but Bottura also posts a Q&A afterward, dipping in and out of Italian and English.

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FOODIE

An extra tutorial en Italiano on that béchamel sounds as luxurious as the sauce.

If you like watching people do what they do best, then go to the always-free Bon Appétit Video channel. The magazine’s test kitchen chefs have become cult celebrities with their offbeat-yet-gripping shows.

Chris Morocco tries to recreate a dish while blindfolded?

Sure. Carla Lalli Music teaches a celebrity how to cook while standing back-toback? OK. Best of all is “Gourmet Makes,” pastry chef Claire Saffitz’s trial-and-error epic, in which she attempts to recreate junk food. Almost always, she struggles until lightning strikes. It’s 40 suspenseful minutes of comfort food on screen. (Bonus: Saffitz went to summer camp in Bemidji, she says in her Combos episode.) One could learn how to make Girl Scout Cookies from scratch, but the real lesson is that perseverance is an indispensable kitchen ingredient.

More lessons can be learned from the queen of cooking

shows, Julia Child. Through the end of the month, Amazon Prime members can stream her classic series “The French Chef ” for free. (The rest of the time, the show is a paid add-on in Prime or through TPT Passport.)

If you need to get over the ick-factor of handling raw chicken, Child won’t hold your hand, but she will show you how it’s done. “Here is our dear little friend, the chicken,” she says in one episode in her jolly lilt, while knifing it to pieces.

The New York Times cooking team has a YouTube channel where Melissa Clark, Alison Roman and guests like Jamie Oliver and “Queer Eye”‘s Antoni Porowski do baked ziti, cookies and more.

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street magazine, which normally charges for its online Cooking School, has taken down the paywall on more

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than a dozen classes. Each class page contains videos, recipes, step-by-step photo guides and scans of related articles from the magazine.

You’ll still need to register on the site, but there’s no payment.

America’s Test Kitchen has also removed its paywall on its 50 “all-time favorite” recipes. The site also posts full episodes of its cooking show, and more than 50 of the most recent episodes are free to stream. Travel via your kitchen with recent offerings like “The Very Best ParisBrest” and “A Trip to Rome.”

Food Network Kitchen, the TV channel’s educational app with live classes, does charge by the month (or year). But you can get a free starter month when you sign up, though you’ll have to enter credit card information.

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Saw It - WANT IT

These days you’re probably spending a lot more time indoors than we may be used to. The kids may be climbing the walls, and you may be losing patience. But never fear! Many local, state and national entities are helping out by providing free or discounted content to fill up your hours.

Coast Through Class

The Virtual Disney World channel on YouTube takes viewers through roller coasters and other attractions at many of Disney’s theme parks, first person. Grab your Mickey ears and charge your kids $20 per soda and it will be just like being there—without the lines and unbearable heat. Visit youtube.com/channel/UCYyJUEtYv-ZW7BgjhP3UbTg .

This Place is a Zoo

If you have kids working through distance learning, provide a little educational fun through the Denver Zoo’s Zoo to You Virtual Safari video content. Learn about animals at the zoo with Denver Zoo staff, upclose and personal. Get activity ideas and help name the baby rhino! Go to denverzoo.org/zootoyou/ .

Play up the Fun

Not into video games, but miss the fun of a good game night? There are a couple of outlets just for you.

Playing Cards (PlayingGards.io) lets you join game rooms and play old fashioned games like Checkers and Crazy Eights, virtually.

Board Game Arena offers real-time or turn based formats, allowing you to play with a group of friends or other players world-wide in your own time. Choose from a wide array of popular board games redesigned for online play at boardgamearena.com

Stay in Tune

For the music junkies among us the lack of concerts and performances feels tragic. Luckily for us there are several ways online that we can enjoy a show from the past or present.

The Metropolitan Opera is streaming past performances for free on its website, metopera.org.

Live Nation, Live From Home is offering free and ticketed streaming performances from national and local touring acts and festivals at livenation.com/ livefromhome . StageIt is a similar format, 100% online ticketed concerts at stageit. com .

Finally, check in with your favorite artists online or through social media as many are posting free streaming content as well as ticketed events.

Dance Revolution

Colorado ballet company, Wonderbound, presents some of its members leading viewers through short choreographed dance segments, move-by-move. Once you (or your energetic kids) have mastered all of the choreography, combine it with the provided music for a recital, performance or just for fun. Try it at wonderbound.com!

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