Raised in the Rockies: Summer Camps 2020

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Boredom Beware!

With you as our sidekick, this is gonna be a super summer.

SUPER SUMMER SUMM RETURN OF THE KIDS FASTER THAN A SPEEDING SLIP-N-SLIDER. THE Y IS HERE TO SAVE SUMMER. Are your spidey senses tingling? Is there a disturbance in the force?

That’s because summer is near and boredom lurks around every corner. Have no fear, mortal! The Y is here to save summer with action, adventure and a bounty of tedium-taming super powers.

We are offering up fantastically fun summer camps, epic aquatics opportunities, iron-clad sports programs, incredible ice adventures and much more.

Epic Weeks of Summer Camps Throughout the Front Range PLUS! Sports, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Hockey, Ice Skating & More

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Summer fun empowering future leaders The benefits of arts and music camps Supporting whole child health A summer of expression: the benefits of dance and theater Horses, critters and camp, oh my!

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ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP

Summer fun empowering future leaders hands-on building activities, scavenger hunts, field trip expeditions and more will keep your child immersed in action-packed learning and enjoyment. Playfully and purposefully included will be mind-sharpening camp routines such as tracking and celebrating summer books, and writing, self-expressing, and recording in SciKids STEAM Workbooks. Learn more at newhorizonacademy.net/learning-programs/ camp-discovery-summer-program.

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olorado may have some wintry surprises yet to throw our way, but we’re setting our sights on summer! With each lengthening day, kids begin brimming to anticipation: time for relaxation, exploration, and a break from homework. That shake-up of routines doesn’t mean putting learning on hold, however. Summertime experiences abound offering safe, structured opportunities to learn and grow while developing independence and self-confidence alongside friendships and new skills.

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT LIFELONG LEARNING New for 2020! Boulder Valley School District’s (BVSD) Lifelong Learning has consolidated all technology-based summer camps into a Tech Camp Hub at Monarch High School. A newly renovated technology wing will host cutting edge camps including coding, robotics and filmmaking. Campers aged 8 to 18 will have the opportunity to build career-focused skills in their favorite subjects.

Thanks to a grant from the Best Buy Foundation, one Intensive App Design camp will be free to 14 to 18 year olds focused on technology as their career path. This summer, 474 BVSD Summer Camps will run from May 26 to Aug. 17 at eleven Boulder-area locations.

Each half-day, one-week camp lets kids choose their own next adventure in athletic, creative, academic or performance themed offerings.

For more information visit lll.bvsd.org.

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CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Creative learners ages 5 to 18 will thrive while creating lasting memories through shared experiential STEM learning experiences facilitated by experts, including CU faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. The wide variety of full-day Kindergarten through 8th grade summer camps and high school classes foster growth and curiosity while laying the foundation for a lifetime love of learning. From exploring physics through Star Wars to digging up dinos, students enjoy access to university equipment, labs and resources and top-tier guidance under the backdrop of the beautiful

Rocky Mountains. For more information, visit colorado.edu/sciencediscovery.

DAWSON SCHOOL Regularly voted one of Boulder’s Best Summer Camps, Dawson School Summer Camps offer 100-plus camps for students ages 5 to 15 from June 1 through July 31. A low camper to staff ratio, daily hot lunch, pool time and plenty of invigorating fun in the sun add bonus appeal to special focuses like Electronics Galore, Hovercraft Design, Magical Science and much more. Tantalizing choices abound for every kid, with an experienced adult director leading every camp. Learn more and register at dawsonschool.org/summer/summer-camps.

FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY As one of the largest summer camp providers on the Front Range, the Flagstaff Academy Dragon Flight Summer Camps do their utmost to provide a magical summer. Kids of all ages enjoy instruction with peer-based groups in everything from cooking to robotics, as well as field trip excursions to the tune of Rockies Games, adventure centers, water and trampoline parks and more. Students can sign up for full-time camp, or choose from a range of half-day specialty classes including everything from baking to gardening.

Learn more and register at flagstaffacademy. revtrak.net/dragon-flight.

FRIENDS SCHOOL As one of Boulder’s most popular summer programs for students 3 to 14 years, Friends School has it all. Compelling categories including Science Explorers, Artists and Architects, Music and Theater, and Sports and Games will delight your child as they choose from a wide variety of enriching week-long, half-day, and full-day classes. Who could resist the hands-on, explosive fun of Chemistry and Combustion? The creative application of the scientific method as Myth Busters, or the tempting promise of building a Lego Adventure City? For more information, visit friendsschoolboulder.org/programs/summerprograms.

NEW HORIZON ACADEMY Registration with New Horizon Academy’s Camp Discovery Summer Program is a passport to fun and enrichment! Special visitors such as scientists and engineers,

BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Inquiry-based learning and plenty of movement and fun creates confident, engaged and happy learners at Boulder Country Day (BCD) Summer Camps. Through Sandbox, young learners ages 3 to 5 are treated to an exciting lineup thoughtfully prepared by early childhood experts. Programs are sure to excite the artist, chef, scientist, musician and more in your child. For older students, morning Specialty Camps are geared toward specific areas of interest including sports, STEAM, world languages, chess, art and cooking. For afternoon delight, Camp Boom! offers standalone enjoyment or an extension of Specialty Camps that celebrates and engages curiosity with a range of active and exploratory experience. For more information, visit bouldercountryday.org.

REEL KIDS Young film and theater enthusiasts will thrive developing industry skills and knowledge alongside life skills, confidence and friendships with Reel Kids. From screenwriting and videoediting to Marvel-ous invitations to unleash inner super heros, Reel Kids’ camps provide a nurturing and student-led approach that fosters creativity and enjoyment of the arts within a structure that adapts to the individual.

For more information and registration visit myreelkids.com.

ST VRAIN VALLEY DISTRICT St. Vrain Valley School District offers an awesome variety of programs for all ages to learn and grow while having a blast!

Through Community Schools Summer Camps, enrichment and recreation activities provide well-rounded, engaging experiences in warm, welcoming environments. Community School Camps build in numerous field trip opportunities across the Front Range and regular swimming excursions.

At Innovation Center SuperStem Camps, student designers and Innovation Center teachers offer a wide-range of fun, hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) exploration that engages and challenges students while incorporating human-centered design thinking.

For personalized, small classroom instruction from St. Vrain teachers, check out The Project Launch Summer Literacy Program, where students build their reading and writing skills in a relaxed, fun environment.

Up with People Jr. Summer Camp brings students ages 8 to 12 together with the aim of impacting and inspiring community through music, performance, global awareness, education and community service.

Visit the district website at svvsd.org for details and registration for all programs.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER STEM CAMPS Broomfield’s Sylvan Learning Center is wellknown for its impact guiding students to reach and exceed their academic potential. Did you know Sylvan offers Summer STEM Camps, too? Kids bring imaginative creations to life using LEGO® B bricks and award-winning software in Robotics Camp. Coding Camp invites learners in grades 3 to 8 to dive in where ready, from learning fundamentals to advanced programming. Fit4Algebra camps keep math muscles in tip-top shape and Engineering Camp guides learners through real world engineering processes as they design, evaluate, and reconstruct globally-inspired super structures. Learn more at sylvanlearning.com/camps/stem.

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ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP CAMPS BOULDER COUNTY CHESS SCHOOL

“Who’s winning?” is the most common question asked of chess players. Victory is everything. For others – chess is art – where truth and beauty are more important.

Decide for yourself! Join the Boulder County Chess School for its 13th year of successful summer camps.

Dates: June 1-5, July 27-31 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 26 Cost: $229 (half day), $369 (full day) Phone: (720) 999-0494 Website: bouldercountychessschool.com

Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 5 Cost: $175-$400 Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps

BVSD LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CAMPS

Dates: May 26-Aug.14 Ages: 4 to 17 Gender: Coeducational

Dates: May 26-Aug.17 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $100 - $445 Phone: (720) 561-5968 Website: lll.bvsd.org

CAL-WOOD CAMPS

Located on 1200+ acres in Boulder County Cal-Wood Education Center has been providing incredible mountain programs to children for nearly 40 years. Its goal is to teach an appreciation of oneself, each other and the outdoors.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 1 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $330-$1400 Phone: (303) 449-0603 Website: calwood.org/camps

CAMP JOJO

Camp Jojo is a very special sleep away camp for teens that know someone that has taken their own life. The camp’s goal is to not only support our teens, but give them the confidence and information to help someone in need. Climbing, rafting, mountain climbing and friends to last a lifetime!

Dates: July 20-25 Ages: 14 to 18

SUMMER FUN at Friends for kids 3-14!

In a fast paced world, we believe in celebrating childhood, not rushing it.

Preschool through 8th Grade

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every camp. 6 to 1 camper/staff ratio. Voted one of Boulder’s top summer camps year after year.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $330-$435 Phone: (303) 665-6679 Website: dawsonschool.org/ summer/summer-camps

Fill the gaps between your summer vacations with BVSD Summer Camps! Half-day, oneweek innovative camps let kids pick their own next adventure, build self-esteem and stay engaged.

BOULDER JCC CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP

Cherryvale Day Camps build resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving, and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as farm, dance, theater, Legos®, STEAM, business, leadership and more.

Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: April 3 Cost: Call for details.

Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campjojo.me

CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY

Science Discovery offers K-12 programs covering a wide range of STEM disciplines. Fullday programs at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz provide a mix of engaging, experiential learning activities and pure fun that explore CU science using university equipment, laboratories and resources.

Dates: May 26-July 31 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 19 Cost: $190-$1,800 Phone: (303) 492-7188 Website: colorado.edu/ sciencediscovery

INNOVATION CENTER SUPERSTEM CAMPS

SuperStem Camps offer innovative, hands-on learning experiences that engage and challenge students and incorporate human-centered design thinking. Camps offer a wide-range of fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) activities.

Dates: June 8-July 31 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $160 - $200 Phone: (303) 702-8200 Website: innovation.svvsd.org

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CYBERSECURITY AND STEM CAMP

The CyberSecurity and STEM camp is a week-long day camp for middle and high school students.

Students interested in computer science, coding, cybersecurity, and machine learning, taught by a mix of St Vrain district teachers and CU faculty and students.

Free/reduced tuition available as needed.

Dates: July 13 to 17 Ages: Middle and high school Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $0 to $150 Phone: (303) 775-1962 Website: stemcamp.aurorak12.org

A Montessori program with indoor and outdoor Montessori activities and lessons, as well as caring for and harvesting from our abundant school garden, free play and exploration on our many playgrounds, and our special water days.

Dates: June 1-26, July 6-24 Ages: 3 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 16 Cost: $1,135-$2,250 Phone: (720) 308-3683 Website: jarrow.org/summercamp-registration

DAWSON SUMMER CAMPS Sports, arts, technology and much more to choose from.

With over 90 camps, there is something great for every kid.

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LONGMONT MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP

Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join in this summer and discover history, art, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on camps. Camps average $10 per hour or less!

Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $180-$350 Phone: (303) 774-4715 Website: longmontmuseum.org

MAGICAL SUMMER 2020 - FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY, DRAGON FLIGHT

Flagstaff Academy is looking forward to another magical summer camp year. Camps are open to all children grades Pre-K through age 15. Camps are organized by age to ensure each camper is surrounded by peers and that activities are age appropriate. PreK-1st Camp and 2nd-4th Camps include three field trips per week, bike and scooter day and camp theme day. Teen Camp offers a field trip each day including Elitch Gardens, Rockies and Brighton Oasis. Specialty Camps include Cooking Camp, Garden Camp (Greenhouse), Kindergarten Camp and more.

MARINE SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS WITH OCEAN FIRST INSTITUTE

Dates: July 7-10 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $339-$685 Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

Ocean adventure, right in the mountains of Colorado! Students can choose from several camps: Girls in Ocean Science, Ocean Science, Marine Conservation, and Ocean Research & Tech.

Camps are run by staff scientists who will share their knowledge of the marine world through interactive learning and fun!

Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 3rd to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 28 Cost: $225 Phone: (303) 956-7885 Website: oceanfirstinstitute.org/ what-we-do/youth-programs/ summer-camps

RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES

At Renaissance Adventures’ outdoor Adventure Quest camps adventures abound as girls and boys become the heroes of a mythic quest. Its award winning live-action role-playing camps are co-creative and appeal to all ages.

Solve mysteries and riddles, battle monsters with safe foam swords and save the kingdom!

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YOUTH JOURNALISM DAY

This is a one-day, intense and fun learning experience for kids ages 8 to 14. Campers will learn from professionals, participate in an age-appropriate news gathering experience and post articles and photos. Best articles will be published in The Denver Post.

Dates: June 25 Ages: 8 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 28 Cost: $65 Phone: (303) 435-6170 Website: coloradonie.com

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Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 4-1/2 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp

Registration Deadline: April 5 Cost: $40-$55 per day Phone: (303) 217-6764 Website: flagstaffacademy.org

Magical Summer 2020 For campers ages 5 (by October 15, 2020) through 15 years old - Dates: Monday, June 1-Friday, July 24, 2020

Pre-K-1 Camp

Specialty Camps

7am-6pm, M-F (Pre-K Campers and Campers entering K-1st grade) Monday: Bike and Scooter Day Tuesday: Swimming Field Trip Wednesday: Camp Theme Day Thursday: Field Trip Friday: In-House/Walking Field Trip

2-4 Camp

Week long camps. 8am-11am with optional extended care until 6pm. Some of our camps being offered are: Babysitter Bootcamp, Cake Decorating Camp, Cooking Camp, Dinosaurs/Paleontologist Camp, Garden Camp, Kindergarten Camp, LEGO Mindstorm Camp, Makerspace Arts and Crafts Camp, Minecraft Co-op Camp.

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7am-6pm, M-F (Campers entering 5th-9th grade) Field Trips five days a week including Elitches, Rockies, Trampoline Parks, and so much more!

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Jeanna Peppler, Director Cell: 303-217-6764 Email: jpeppler@flagstaffacademy.org.

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ARTS AND MUSIC

The benefits of arts & music camps

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magine your child’s life devoid of art and music. Scary thought, right? However they are exposed to art and music, the benefits are for life.

To them it might just seem like fun, but immersion is a boon to their emotional and mental health. When children are shown care and good guidance in art and music, there’s simply no downside.

THE ARTS HUB The Arts Hub in Lafayette has grown a strong arts community by connecting and providing opportunities for diverse populations through a wide range of engaging arts services.

Their summer art camps include Princess Art, Paint on Canvas, Multi-Art Forms, Colonial Days, Clay and Ceramics, Shaving Cream, Slop and Slime, Fanciful Fairy, Bugs and Nature and more. artshub.org STUDIO ARTS Studio Arts Boulder’s core value is that art is a basic human right. Therefore, they offer summer camps that are accessible, collaborative, sustainable and exceptional. Kids learn about and create ceramics and pottery in various stages at Clay Camp, Hand-Building Camp, Wheel-Throwing Camp and Raku-Fire Camp. studioartsboulder.org/camps

LYNX CAMPS The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in music and the arts hosted on the University of Colorado Denver campus. The 2020 camps include Audio Production/Ableton Live, Mural Creation, Comic Book Character Design, Photography, Music Industry, Digital Animation & Motion Graphics and Filmmaking. Application required. artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/ prospective-students/lynx-camps

KUTANDARA Boulder’s Kutandara teaches critical thinking skills, helps develop higher cognitive skills, and increases students’ ability to analyze and evaluate information. Summer camps include African Music and Dance Camp, Marimba Busking Day Camp, which allows campers to create cool marimba arrangements and busk on Pearl Street Mall, and the Youth Music & Friendship Tour of Zimbabwe in July (application required). kutandara.org/camp

Supporting whole child health GENUINE HEART COUNSELING Summer sunshine may break up routines, but strong feelings and difficult circumstances to navigate through are evergreen. Genuine Heart Counseling offers play therapy services and ongoing parenting classes that empower parents with genuine tools and peer support to help you help your children develop awareness around and regulate strong emotions, curb fears and anxiety and more. Putting care, playfulness and connection at the core of your parenting, you will gain confidence and healing tools.

Learn more at genuineheartcounseling.com.

BLUE SKY BRIDGE Are you a prospective summer camp counselor or volunteer interested in learning more about how to support and protect the children under your care? Blue Sky Bridge offers specialized training classes equipping you with the tools to recognize the warning signs of child abuse and take responsibility for keeping children safe. With the goal of eventually eliminating childhood sexual abuse in Boulder County, Blue Sky Bridge offers a variety of trainings for parents, teachers and youth serving organizations in addition to numerous child advocacy programs.

For more information and to register, visit blueskybridge.com.

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ARTS & MUSIC CAMPS

AERIAL SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH AND TEENS

Join professional teachers of aerial arts and dance for these exciting camps! Students are invited to learn to fly on trapeze, aerial fabric and aerial sling, as well as dance, improvisation, and performance skills. Each week culminates in an informal performance for family and friends!

Dates: June 1-5: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17)

ACTING FOR FILM I SUMMER INTENSIVE

This program focuses on character development and delivery while learning basic principles of acting on camera.

Campers will screen their completed project for parents and families at the end of the week!

Dates: August 3-7 Ages: All ages Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com

June 8-12: Lil Flyers Aerial Camp (ages 5 to 7), Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17) June 15-19: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17) June 22-26: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17), Intermediate/Advanced Teen Aerial Boot Camp (ages 12 to 17) June 29-July 3: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17) July 6-10: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17), Lil Flyers Aerial Camp (ages 5 to7) July 13-17: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17), Intermediate/Advanced Teen Aerial Boot Camp (ages 12 to 17) July 20-22: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17)

ACTING FOR FILM 2 SUMMER INTENSIVE

This program focuses on character development and delivery while learning basic principles of acting on camera.

Campers will screen their completed project for parents and families at the end of the week.

Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 20 Cost: $210-$350 Phone: (303) 245-8272 Website: frequentflyers.org/ camps

Dates: Aug. 10-14 Ages: All ages Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

ARTS HUB - ANIMAL ARCHITECTS WITH LEGO®

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

Dates: July 6-10 Ages: 5 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 1 Cost: $193 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB - ANIMAL MASTER ARCHITECTS WITH LEGO® MATERIALS

Be inspired by the natural innovation and engineering of the animal world and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts!

Design and build fluttering butterflies, stomping elephants, and fierce Tasmanian devils.

Apply real-world mechanical engineering concepts as you design, build and explore your ideas.

Dates: July 6-10 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 1 Cost: $193 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB - CODING WITH KIDS: MINECRAFT MODDING

Python is a very versatile and easy-to-learn starter language that is widely used by software developers, scientists and data analysts, from medical research to applications at NASA. Through the games they create, campers will learn and practice core coding concepts.

Dates: July 13-17 Ages: 9 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 8 Cost: $319 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB - CODING WITH KIDS: ROBLOX CREATOR: CODE AND PUBLISH GAMES

Each camper will be able to create different custom games with Lua code, a language very similar to JavaScript and Python.

They can then publish their game and share it with friends on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Amazon Devices and Xbox One. Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 9 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 17 Cost: $349 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB - CODING WITH KIDS: SCRATCH GAME DEVELOPMENT

Building Minecraft mods is a great way to learn programming, harness creativity, and enhance problem-solving skills while making your favorite game even better. Each camper will have their own Minecraft server where they can customize the game with their own world maps and features.

Start your coding journey by creating your own games!

Campers will learn the core concepts of computer programming that will lay the foundations for future coding success. A variety of projects, such as chasing games, mazes, and animated stories, will allow campers to express their creativity.

Dates: July 13-17 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 8 Cost: $349 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 8 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 17 Cost: $319 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

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ARTS HUB - INCREDIFLIX CLAYMATION FLIX

Test the limits of your imagination as you use green screen technology to transport your movies anywhere! You’ll create your own clay character (that you get to keep) to star in these flix where you’ll film, direct and voice-over in a small groups.

Dates: August 3-7 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 29 Cost: $215 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB - INCREDIFLIX LIVE ACTION FLIX

Discover your film-making talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as well guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act and more. You won’t just make an incredible movie, you’ll have the skills to make your own movies with friends.

Dates: August 3-7 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 29 Cost: $215 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: WINNIE THE POOH, KIDS THEATER CAMP

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. A full performance with lights, costumes and sets will be presented on the last day of camp on the Arts HUB stage.

Dates: June 1-12 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 28 Cost: $395 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: ALADDIN, KIDS THEATER CAMP

Campers will spend their days acting, dancing, singing and other fun camp activities while preparing for the final performance. A full performance with lights, costumes and sets will be presented on the last day of camp.

Dates: July 13-24 Ages: 8 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 9 Cost: $495 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: ALL DAY ENTREPRENEUR WEEK

Quality, creative art products will be made, marketed and sold

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to an audience before an Arts HUB performance on Friday.

Some products include printed stationery, candles, imprinted leather, jewelry, clay pots and much more. Campers will be involved in some arts activities out.

Dates: June 15-19, July 20-24 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 11 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

create mixed media bugs on canvas, work with sand, clay and oil pastels, make bug sock puppets, bug rock gardens and more!

Dates: July 7 - July 10 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 3 Cost: $165 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: ALL DAY MULTI-ART FORMS WEEK

Multi-Art Forms Week will allow campers to explore screen printing, ceramics, fabric dying and more. Campers will be introduced to a wide variety of art mediums and techniques and allow them to explore the creative process. Campers will be involved in some arts activities outside each day.

Dates: June 8-12, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 28 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: BUGS AND NATURE ART CAMP

Bug and nature-centered art, stories and games! The camp will design bug and nature journals,

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ARTS HUB: CANVAS PAINTING/DRAWING CAMP Campers will explore drawing (pointillism, shading, charcoal, etc) and painting techniques (creating form, dry brush, using fan brushes, etc) to create a multitude of masterpieces during the week.

Dates: Aug. 3-7 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 29 Cost: $195 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

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ARTS HUB: CHITTY, CHITTY, BANG, BANG, JR. THEATER CAMP This show has lots of great roles. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-thisworld car that flies through the air and sails the seas (A custom made Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang car with operable features will be used.) Camp will culminate with a full production on the Arts HUB stage.

Dates: June 6-19 Ages: 8 to 15 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 28 Cost: $495 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: FANCIFUL FAIRY ART CAMP

Come experience a fanciful fairy week through dancing to fairy stories set to music while wearing fairy costumes. You will have a week of fairy tea parties with butterfly cakes and fruit teas, fairy games and crafts, and fairy walks. Create fairy magic wands, fairy houses, wings, fairy dust and more!

ARTS HUB: COLONIAL DAYS ART CAMP

Campers will imprint on leather, dip candles, make soap, dye fabric, play 18th century games and much more.

Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 11 Cost: $125 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

Lets get together for some creative summer fun! Children will paint on canvas, sculpt with clay, write and illustrate a storybook, create a wood house village, make slime and more!

ARTS HUB: PERFORMANCE ARTS WEEK #1 & #2 Campers will explore acting, dancing, singing, improv, circus arts, performance for film and more. This four-day camp will culminate in a performance montage, including solo songs, monologues and group performances on Friday from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

Learn basic sculpting and ceramics techniques while creating a new masterpiece each day. We will be playing games outside so please apply sunscreen and bring a nut-free snack and water bottle.

ARTS HUB: GRANNY AWARDS MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

Join Arts Hub for a fun fractured fairy tale camp production. The week will be filled with songs, games, camp activities and prep for a mini-musical, to be presented for family and friends during the last day of camp.

Dates: Aug 10-13 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 6 Cost: $180 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: NEWSIES, THE MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

All beach, all day! Make seashell fish, wood beach signs, ocean slime, gumdrop and gummy worm crabs, beach in a jar & much more! Day at the Beach art camp will take place in the dance room and kitchen.

ARTS HUB: PRINCESS ART CAMP

All princess all day! Come as your favorite Princess. Make wands, crowns, a jewelry box, accessories and much more. You will use a large range of art materials and make all of your work sparkle!

Dates: June 1-4 Ages: 3 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 28 Cost: $165 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

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Dates: June 22-25 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 18 Cost: $165 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: SHAVING CREAM, SLOP & SLIME ART CAMP

Come paint a masterpiece on canvas (mixed media options), experiment with watercolors, play games (outside weather permitting) and more.

Date: June 5 Ages: 4 to 10

Dates: June 29-July 2 Ages: 5 to 12

ARTS HUB: PAINT ON CANVAS CAMP

ARTS HUB: SLUMBER PARTY & STUFFY ART CAMP

Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and get ready for slumber party camp!

You will make slipper flip flops, paint name boards for your bedrooms, design t-shirts for your stuffies, bead bracelets, have your nails done, make your own nontoxic lip gloss, mason jar night lights and more.

Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 12 Cost: $185 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: THEATER TECH WEEK

If you like to be creative, get messy and mash your hands into squishy things this camp is for you! Create a mixed media painting with paint and shaving cream, make monster blob slime, make your own playdough, paint with marbles, make foil art, ooblik and more!

ARTS HUB: DAY AT THE BEACH ART CAMP

Dates: July 13-16 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 9 Cost: $165 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

Dates: July 6-9, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 2 Cost: $275 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. Camp ends with a full performance with lights, quality costumes and sets.

Dates: July 13-31 (3 weeks) Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 9 Cost: $625 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 26 Cost: $165 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org raisedintherockies.com/wpcontent/uploads/sites/12/gravity_ forms/3-0c6bdd861dbfb617e19c5 63fe3d77c48/2020/02/Photo1.pdf

ARTS HUB: SKY’S THE LIMIT ART CAMP

Registration Deadline: July 2 Cost: $150 Dates: July 7-10 Ages: 3 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: CLAY AND CERAMICS CAMP

Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $165 Dates: Aug. 10- 13 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 2 Cost: $55 Phone: (720) 425-9608 Website: artshub.org

Theater Tech Week is all about creating the magic of theater behind the scenes. Campers will learn about being a part of stage crew, set construction and painting, theater sound and light management and more. The week will conclude with being a part of the Tech Crew for an Arts Hub production.

Dates: June 8-12, July 20-24 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 4 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

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ARTS HUB: URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is an hilarious musical satire of the legal system and capitalism.

Camp will conclude with a fully staged production on the Arts HUB stage. NOTE: This show is rated PG-13.

Dates: June 15-26 Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 11 Cost: $550 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: USABLE ART CAMP

Campers will make fashionable bags, planters using an array of unusual decorative items, a painted ceramic mug, and much more. Quality materials will be used for one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

Dates: July 20-24 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 16 Cost: $185 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARTS HUB: WACKADOO ZOO MINI-THEATER CAMP A classic musical with mixed-up

but happy animals who make the wrong sounds - cows that meow, lions that crow, monkeys that bray and more! A Professor of Linguistics tries to straighten them out, with hilarious results.

Students will enjoy a mix of games, acting, singing, dancing and performing.

Dates: June 22-25, June 29-July 2 Ages: 5 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 18 Cost: $185 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artshub.org

ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Arvada Center Summer Camps are available in a variety of subjects including digital arts, drama, visual art and more. With options for children ages 3 to 18, there’s something for everyone this summer at the Arvada Center!

Dates: June 3-Aug. 7 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $85 - $1100 Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org/ education

BOULDER BALLET SUMMER PROGRAM

A great way for students ages two through adults to spend the summer dancing. Beginner and

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professional levels.

Dates: Summer Classes: June 1-Aug. 1; Summer Intensives (experience dancers): July 13–31; Master Classes: Aug. 10-14; Variations Classes: Aug. 5-7 Ages: 2 and up Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 8 Cost: $180-$360 Phone: (303) 443-0028 Website: boulderballet.org

and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as farm, dance, theater, Legos®, STEAM, business, leadership and more.

Dates: May 26 - Aug. 14 Ages: 4 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 5 Cost: $175-$400 Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps

BOULDER CHILDREN’S CHORALE SUMMER CAMP

BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS CO.

Dates: June 8-12 Ages: 2nd to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $200-$225 Phone: (303) 554-7692 Website: boulderchorale.org/ boulder-childrens-chorale/bccsummer-camp

Dates: June 8-19: Into the Woods (Advanced Camp); June 22-26 Harry Potter; June 29-July 3: Fun with Frozen; July 6-10: Alice in Wonderland; July 13-17: Star Wars Jedi Training; July 20-25: Fun with Frozen; July 27-31: Peter Pan; Aug.3-7: Broadway Scenes and Songs (Advanced Camp).

Ages: 5 to 10, 8 to 12 (Advanced).

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 26 Cost: $350-750 Phone: (303) 859-4195 Website: bpac.biz

Come sing this summer! No prior experience is required!

Participants will be grouped by age and receive instruction in choral singing, music literacy and performance skills in a fun, engaging learning environment.

Games, community building activities and a culminating performance are included.

BOULDER JCC CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP Cherryvale Day Camps build resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving

Free Friday performance on stage. Developing skills in singing, acting, dancing, painting and story telling. Camps are fun and encourage everyone to work as a team but shine like a star.

Everyone gets a challenging part.

Costumes, face painting and art materials. Over 38 years serving Boulder.

Wood Camps

Summer of the Mighty Mountain

★ Established in 1982 ★ Ages 5-17 ★ 30 Minutes from Boulder ★ 1 Counselor to 4 Campers ★ 1200 Acres of Adventure ★ Hands-On Education ★ Cabin, Campout & Backpacking Camps ★ Experiences include: fishing, archery, hiking, rock climbing, arts, music, mountain biking, high ropes course, whitewater rafting, horseback k riding, S’MORES!, new friends, unforgettable memories & smiles so big your face hurts!

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BVSD LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CAMPS Fill the gaps between your summer vacations with BVSD Summer Camps! Half-day, oneweek innovative camps let kids pick their own next adventure, build self-esteem and stay engaged.

Dates: May 26 - Aug. 17 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $100-$445 Phone: (720) 561-5968 Website: lll.bvsd.org

CAL-WOOD CAMPS

Located on 1200-plus acres in Boulder County Cal-Wood Education Center has been providing incredible mountain programs to children for nearly 40 years. Its goal is to teach an appreciation of oneself, each other and the outdoors.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 1 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $330-$1400 Phone: (303) 449-0603 Website: calwood.org/camps

CAMP JOJO

Camp Jojo is a very special camp for teens that know someone that has taken their own life. Its goal is to not only support our teens, but give them the confidence and information to help someone in

need. Climbing, rafting, mountain climbing and friends to last a lifetime!

Dates: July 20-25 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: April 3 Cost: Call for details Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campjojo.me

CINDERELLA

A comical twist on the old classic, join us in our very own production of Cinderella. Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime as we take the creative liberty to play with the timeless story with a more empowered Cinderella, Odd Fairy Godparents and prince.

Performance on July 17.

Dates: July 6-17 Ages: 6 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $500 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

COMIC BOOK CAMP

Get creative and dream up your own superheroes and fantasy creatures. Tell the stories of the crazy adventures they go on in your very own comic book!

You’ll work with real comic book illustrators and writers and leave with a masterpiece. Plus, enjoy the Museum of Boulder all week.

Dates: June 22 - 26 (7 to 10 years); July 13-17 (9 to 12 years)

Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $225 - $285 Phone: (303) 449-3464 Website: museumofboulder.org/ events/category/camps.

DANCE DIMENSIONS: 1ST DANCE INTENSIVE

Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary are the styles of dance offered. All taught by a national level faculty of professionals out of L.A. and the best of regional instructors.

The camp teaches to your level in three separate tracks: Preintermediate, Intermediate and Advanced Levels.

Dates: June 22-25 Ages: 8 to 19 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 20 Cost: $350 to $400 Phone: (303) 772-3750 Website: dancedimensions.net

DANCE DIMENSIONS: 2ND DANCE INTENSIVE

Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary are the styles of dance offered. All taught by the best of regional instructors.

The camp teaches to your level in three separate tracks: Preintermediate, intermediate and advanced levels.

Dates: July 27-July 30 Ages: 8 to 19 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp

Registration Deadline: July 24 Cost: $240-$270 Phone: (303) 772-3750 Website: dancedimensions.net

DANCE DIMENSIONS: FREE DANCE DAY

Sign up early to reserve space.

Ballet (4 to 7 years): 9-9:45 a.m.; Hip Hop (8 to 12 years): 9:4510:30 a.m.; Ballet (8 to 12 years): 9-9:45 a.m.; Hip Hop (Teens): 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Dates: July 25 Ages: 4 to 19 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: Free Phone: (303) 772-3750 Website: dancedimensions.net

DANCE FRONT: DIVAS & DUDES

Dance the morning away to your favorite tunes! The camp will include ballet, tap, jazz, movement games and dance videos to expand young bodies and their horizons. Using the campers imaginations, as well as props and costumes, it will create a magical last day performance!

Dates: July 6-10 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 8 Cost: $100 Phone: (303) 817-2234 Website: thedancefront.com

SUMMER THEATER

Auditions June 27 & 28 • 1-3 PM Lafayette Rec Center, 111 Baseline Road Everyone gets a part!

Kids 4-18 Performances Aug. 6, 7, 8, 9

THEATER CAMPS FRACTURED FAIRYTALES

Musicals, Film Camps, Editing, ACTING & More!

June 1-5 and/or June 15-19 Kids 6-16

$275/week

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DANCE FRONT: SEA CRUISE

Journey with us on a sea cruise, as we explore everything under the sea! Includes 75 minutes of fun as we dance, sing and create props to use on our last day show. The perfect combination of age-appropriate movement and music!

Dates: June 22-25, July 13-16 Ages: 3 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $60 Phone: (303) 817-2234 Website: thedancefront.com

DANCE FRONT: SEUSSICAL DANCE CAMP

Whether or not your child has previous dance experience, they will enjoy this afternoon dance camp in the spirit of Dr. Seuss!

Join them as they leap, turn and boogie to popular music. Explore the fun of jazz, hiphop and modern dance! A performance is scheduled for the last day of camp.

Dates: June 15-26, July 6-17 Ages: 1st to 5th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 10 Cost: $170 Phone: (303) 817-2234 Website: thedancefront.com

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $330-$435 Phone: (303) 665-6679 Website: dawsonschool.org/ summer/summer-camps

FABRICATE TEXTILE ARTS CAMPS

Learn to sew in summer camp!

Our experienced instructors will guide campers through funfilled, week-long camps and afternoon drop-in day camps in our downtown Boulder studio. Students will build on fundamentals as they gain confidence and hone skills. We’ll sew garments, accessories and home decor.

Dates: May 26-Aug 14 Ages: 7 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 14 Cost: $65-$425 Phone: (303) 997-8245 Website: fabricateboulder.com

FRIENDS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

From preschool backyard camp to classes in music, cooking, STEM, art, acting and sports, Friends School offers one of the most popular summer programs in Boulder for students ages 3 to 14 years. Choose from a wide variety of week-long, half-day and full-day summer classes.

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Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $60-$185 Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: friendsschoolboulder.org/ programs/summer-programs

DANCE FRONT: TRY EVERYTHING!

Try Everything! in this fun summer morning dance sampler! Campers will explore contemporary dance, jazz, hip hop, African, salsa,ballet and optional tap add-on. Dancers will be divided into age groups.

No shoes required (except tap).

Join us for this exciting dance adventure!

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Sports, arts, technology and much more to choose from.

With over 90 camps, there is something great for every kid.

Hot lunch and pool daily.

Experienced adult director for every camp. Six to one camper/ staff ratio. Voted one of Boulder’s top summer camps year after year.

GLEE! CAMP SESSION I

Study the meaning of choir/ collaboration and solo artistry in a one week intensive! What goes into unaccompanied singing? How do we listen, react and experience our voice as an instrument? Learn all of this and more! Prepare for this songful summer! Performance following last class on June 12.

Dates: June 1-12 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $450 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 7 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 8 Cost: $75-100 Phone: (303) 817-2234 Website: thedancefront.com

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GROWING GARDENS SUMMER CAMP

Spend an active week gardening, cooking and creating on our one-of-a-kind urban farm! Learn about sustainable agriculture, pollinators and ecosystems through hands-on learning and exploration. We’ll engage all of our senses through field-to-fork cooking, art and science projects, and games.

Dates: June 1-5: Field to Fork Cooking Camp - International Street Food June 8-12: Survival Skills in the Garden June 15-19: Visual Arts and Photography in the Garden June 22-26: Field to Fork Cooking: Eating the Rainbow July 6-10: Farming in the City July 13-17: Magic & Mysteries of the Garden July 20-24: Field to Fork Cooking - Around the World July 27-31: Garden DIY - Build, Make & Grow Aug. 3-7: Art, Photography and Movement in the Garden Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325-$375 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

Registration Deadline: May 24 Cost: $450-$1100 Phone: (303) 747-2888 Website: highlandscamp.org

JARROW MONTESSORI ROOTS & WINGS CAMP

A Montessori program with indoor and outdoor Montessori activities and lessons, as well as caring for and harvesting from our abundant school garden, free play and exploration on Jarrow’s many playgrounds and special water days.

Dates: June 1-26; July 6-24 Ages: 3 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 16 Cost: $1,135-$2,250 Phone: (720) 308-3683 Website: jarrow.org/summercamp-registration

Kutandara’s African Music and Dance Camp is a unique crosscultural program that gives children an in-depth opportunity to explore music and dance from Zimbabwe. Young people play by ear and build their musical confidence on all levels. No prior musical experience necessary.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 22-26, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $325-$395 Phone: (303) 443-2969 Website: kutandara.org/camp

Join Reel Kids in recreating your favorite Harry Potter scenes or making your own! Scenes will be filmed, directed, edited and uploaded by you! Great introduction to the magic that happens at Reel Kids, with an intro to behind the scenes and acting for camera!

HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER

Highlands Summer Camp, located in the Rocky Mountains, offers many residential summer camp programs including Adventure camp, M.A.D (Music, Arts, Drama) camp ,Youth Arts Camp, inter-generational/family sessions and age-specific camp experiences all focusing on faith, fun, and fellowship!

KUTANDARAS MARIMBA BUSKING CAMP

Meet at Kutandara in the morning and then travel by RTD bus to spend most afternoons on Pearl Street Mall together playing and earning tips…to spend on treats or take home and save. Kids learn performance, audience interaction, money management, and decision-making skills.

Dates: June 15-19, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $325-$395 Phone: (303) 443-2969 Website: kutandara.org/camp

Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $180-$350 Phone: (303) 774-4715 Website: longmontmuseum.org

LYNX NATIONAL ARTS & MEDIA CAMPS AT CU DENVER

The LYNX National Arts & Media Camps are summer camps for high school students in art, music, and film. The camps are produced by the CU Denver College of Arts & Media. Eight different program options available. Commuter and residential options. Scholarships available.

Dates: June 8-12, June 14-26, July 12-24 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $100-$1,100 per week Phone: (303) 315-7487 Website: artsandmedia.ucdenver. edu/camps

LITTLE WOMEN

The adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters.

Performances June 19-21.

Dates: June 1-19 Ages: 10 to 24 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $810 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids This summer’s camps are inspired by our campers favorites and include fantastical themes including: Magic Potions, Tiny Worlds, Forest Dwellers, Light Crackles, Spellbinders, Wizard Skills, Shape Shifters and Rainbow Dyeworks.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 7.

Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 3 Cost: $325 Phone: (720) 383-4406 Website: livingartsschool.com/ camps

MAGICAL SUMMER 2020 - FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY, DRAGON FLIGHT

Flagstaff Academy is looking forward to a magical summer camp year. Camps are open to all children grades Pre-K through age 15. Camps are organized by age to ensure each camper is surrounded by peers and that activities are age appropriate.

PreK-1st Camp and 2nd-4th Camps includes three field trips per week, bike and scooter day and camp theme day. Teen Camp offers a field trip each day including Elitch Gardens, Rockies and Brighton Oasis. Specialty Camps include Cooking Camp, Garden Camp (Greenhouse), Kindergarten Camp and more.

Dates: June 1 - July 24 Ages: 4-1/2 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: April 5 Cost: $40-$55 per day Phone: (303) 217-6764 Website: flagstaffacademy.org

LONGMONT MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP

Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join us this summer and discover history, art, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on camps. Camps average $10 per hour or less!

Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 16 Gender: Coeducational

Dates: July 5-23 Ages: 10 to 20 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: March 15 Cost: $2,000-$3,500 Phone: (303) 579-3283 Website: kutandara.org/camp

LIVING ARTS SUMER CAMP

Dates: June 7-12; June 14-19; June 21-26; June 28-July 3; July 5-10; July 12-17 Ages: 8 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp 16 RAISED IN THE ROCKIES

Join Kutandaras in Zimbabwe for culture and music immersion!

Week one is full-day marimba, singing, and dance immersion camp, while week two is a jampacked performance schedule at Zimbabwe public and private schools. The tour culminates with a group tourist outing to Lake Kariba.

KUTANDARAS AFRICAN MUSIC & DANCE CAMP

HARRY POTTER CAMP

Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 8 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

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2020 SUMMER CAMPS

MARVEL FILM CAMP

Discover and unleash your inner superhero in this Marvelous camp. You’ll be creating and reimagining the greatest moments in Marvel history in your own videos. Ready to explore the intricacies of comics to movie empire? Amidst super filmmaking, we’ll nerd out like the super fans we truly are.

Dates: June 8-12 Ages: 9 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

MOANA, JR!

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie.

Dates: July 13-24 Ages: 6 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $500 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

MUSE OF FIRE

Original Musical by Kelly McAllister and Kari Kraakevik.

Two novice muses on their first mission must help a young woman connect with the love of her life as she journeys towards her destiny of becoming one of the worlds greatest writers.

Alternately funny and touching!

Shows Aug. 14-16.

Dates: July 27-Aug. 14 Ages: 14 and up Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $650 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE

Join Reel Kids for an exciting and enriching theatre arts experience where kids ages 10 and up get to learn and perform songs from popular Broadway shows!

Dates: July 20-31 Ages: 9 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $450 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

NEW GENERATION THEATRE ACADEMY

Longmont Theatre Company’s summer youth theatre program New Generation Theatre Academy offers theatre education through live performances on the big stage. Kids from ages 5 to 18 years in separate sessions

enjoy the total use of the 300 seat historic theatre located at 513 Main Street in Longmont.

Dates: June 1-5: Storybook Theatre (Ages: 5 to 7) June 8 –19: Doctor Doolittle, Jr. (Ages: 8 to 11) June 22–July 10, Madagascar - A Musical Adventure, Jr: (Ages: 12 to 13) July 20-31: Into The Woods, Jr. (Ages: 14 to 18) Ages: 5 to 18 years old Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $150 to $560 Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org/ new-generation-theateracademy-2020.

ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

An exciting and enriching playwriting experience where kids get to create and perform their very own musical! Students will write their very own short musical, featuring an original song and story, capped by a performance for family and friends!

Dates: June 15-26 Ages: 10 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $450 Phone: (720) 212-1244

Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

PARLANDO MUSIC & THEATER CAMPS

Parlando School of Musical Arts offers summer camps and programs for all instruments, ages and abilities, including half day and full day options in piano, musical theater, song-writing, intro classes for most instruments and more.

Dates: June 1-Aug.14 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: April 30 Cost: $110 - $495 Phone: (303) 442-0006 Website: parlando.org

PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS FRACTURED FAIRY TALE THEATRE DAY CAMP

A unique, creative experience unlike other theatre camps. We will create our own “fractured fairy tale” by developing the script through improvisation, inventing songs and dances, making costumes, props and sets and present a free performance on Friday of each week for parents and friends.

Dates: June 1-6, June 15-19 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $275/week Phone: (303) 444-4479 Website: peanutbutterplayers.com

LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY June 8-10, June 15-17, June 22-24 & June 29-July 1 CAMP HOURS: 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. MON/TUES/WED $180 PER SESSION AGES 7-12 YEARS OLD

www.longmonthumane.org Questions? Call 303/772-1232 x289 or email amanda@longmonthumane.org

June 15 - 26 or July 6 - 17 2 week summer camps Grades 1-5 CenterStage Black Box Studios, Louisville

June 15 - 26 or July 6 - 17 2 week summer camps Grades 5-9 Dairy Arts Center, Boulder

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Info, Registration & More at centerstagetheatrecompany.org 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

ARTS AND MUSIC

A summer of expression: The benefits of dance and theater camps FREQUENT FLYERS Frequent Flyers’ summer courses offer a curriculum rooted in aerial-based routines. This is an ideal choice for students who want to put a different spin on traditional gymnastics skills. The school offers classes geared toward students aged 5 to 7 (their Lil Flyers courses), as well as classes for older students aged 8 to 11 and courses designed specifically for teenagers, all with a similar stress on trapeze, hoop and other work designed to get students in the air. frequentflyers.org THE PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS’ The Peanut Butter Players’ theater summer camp seeks to instill the joy of creativity, imagination, music and stagecraft. The weeklong program gives young aspiring actors and playwrights age 6 to 16 the chance to create their own characters, craft their own narratives and bring action to life onstage at the troupe’s facility in Lafayette. This troupe is all about having fun, and the organization’s experienced staff is dedicated to connecting students with the opportunity to thrive onstage. peanutbutterplayers.com

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lot of artistic expression can be packed into three months. For any student looking for creative ways to spend their summer vacation, Colorado offers a wealth of options. Whether it’s discovering a love of the stage in a theater or dance camp or taking a spin at gymnastics, students can find their muse, along with friends, confidence and inspiration, at these local summer camps.

AIRBORNE GYMNASTICS With locations in Longmont and Frederick, Airborne Gymnastics offers students of all ages a gateway into the creativity of physical movement and expression. With a diverse program that includes beginner, recreational and competitive gymnastic classes, as well as dance classes and studios, Airborne is an access point for budding gymnasts and performers of all levels. Their summer camp options are a perfect entry for aspiring gymnasts, dancers and tumblers. airbornegym.com

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DANCE DIMENSIONS The teaching philosophy at the Dance Dimensions studio in Longmont is all about giving every student the resources, attention and encouragement to reach their best potential. Whether it’s leading 5-yearolds through their first steps on a dance floor or training teen dancers to tackle professional challenges during their summer intensives, Dance Dimensions is all about sparking a love for the art and craft of dance. dancedimensions.net

LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY The Longmont Theatre Company’s summer program is designed to foster and encourage a passion for the stage in its students. With classes designed for aspiring performers from the kindergarten level to high school, the LTC’s New Generation Theatre Academy summer program is all about connecting kids with practical and useful stage experience.

The summer camps culminate in an onstage performance at the LTC’s historic home in downtown Longmont, and the 2020 program includes youth interpretations of “Into the Woods,” “Doctor Dolittle” and other classic narratives. longmonttheatre.org CENTER STAGE THEATRE COMPANY The Center Stage Theatre Company’s summer program stresses a hands-on approach to theater education for young performers. The Louisville-based troupe stages a wide array of professional programming during the year, and they mirror that diversity for their summer camps. Young performers from fifth to ninth grade have the opportunity to audition for roles in professional productions and work during the summer to stage a high-quality piece of theater. centerstagetheatrecompany.org THE BOULDER BALLET The Boulder Ballet offers resources for students of all levels looking to sharpen their skills during the course of the summer. From intro level classes designed to give students the foundational skills of a classical ballet dancer to summer intensives geared toward taking accomplished performers to the next level, the Boulder Ballet’s summer series is all about expanding students’ skills. boulderballet.org

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THE SPARK PERFORMING ARTS The Spark Performing Arts troupe in Boulder emphasizes community in its approach to instruction. With a summer series of classes that stresses top-notch training, customized classes, Broadway connections and personal attention, the Spark faculty seeks to connect students with like-minded peers and mentors who can both encourage and inspire. Along with intensive series that see students working on a professional musical, this personal touch is ideal for a student looking to forge real connections. thesparkcreates.org THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS The Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids has a dual mission for its students: to inspire them in their creative process while raising their performance standards to achieve theatrical excellence. This mission comes through in the school’s yearlong programming as well as its summer intensive classes, which focus on work, shopping and performing a fulllength feature production. With campuses in Denver and Boulder, the RMTK aims to serve a broad range of skill levels and interests. theaterforkids.net CU PRESENTS One of Boulder County’s most respected cultural institutions also offers an educational option for aspiring young performers. Every summer, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and CU Presents welcomes students ages 6 to 18 to CU Boulder’s campus to study Shakespeare in a professional setting. Working directly with the actors and crew members who bring the material to life every summer, students gain an in-depth, immersive view of the artistic legacy of one the Western world’s greatest literary and dramatic minds. cupresents.org 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES

At Renaissance Adventures’ outdoor Adventure Quest camps adventures abound as girls and boys become the heroes of a mythic quest. Its award winning live-action role-playing camps are co-creative and appeal to all ages.

Solve mysteries and riddles, battle monsters with safe foam swords and save the kingdom!

Dates: July 7-10 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $339-$685 Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS

Join the RMTK family for its 25th summer camp season! Its camps are based on a holistic and interdisciplinary model of performing arts education. Its developmentally appropriate curriculum is diverse and rich.

Each session culminates in a final performance with costumes and stags lights galore.

Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug.3 Cost: $395-$1,595 Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net

STEM-AZING FRIDAYS AT SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER

Sylvan STEM-azing offers kids an opportunity to experience the fun world of STEM! Through robotics, coding, super structures and science kids will enjoy a hands on experience of science and technology. Offering three sessions; morning 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., afternoon 1 to 4 p.m. or all day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dates: June 5, June 12, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 24, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 Ages: 6 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 22 Cost: $40-$130 Phone: (303) 920-7424 Website: sylvanlearning.com/ broomfieldco

SUMMER CAMP AT BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Boulder Country Day School (BCD) offers an exciting line up of summer programs sure to excite the artist, athlete, chef, scientist, musician and more in your child.

All day, morning and afternoon camps available. BCD camps are planned by early childhood experts with young children’s needs in mind.

Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $350 Phone: (303) 527-4931 Website: bouldercountryday.org/ programs/summer-camp

SUMMER STRINGS INTENSIVE - CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS

STORYCAMP DANGERCAMP

Children spend time in nature and bring their stories to life through circus, art, animation, and puppetry. We practice aerial dance, juggling, acrobatics; learn fire building, archery, how to make shelters. Located on 38 acres of open space and forest. Field trips to mountain lakes, national parks, farms and museums.

Dates: March 23-27; June 8-July 31 Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Early bird: March 1 Cost: $375 per week; $400 per week (after March 1) Phone: 603 770 3358 Website: storycampdangercamp.com

Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $195-$230 Phone: (720) 379-6033 Website: studioartsboulder.org/ camps

SUMMER CLAY CAMPS

Spend a week learning from professional string players.

Participate in small ensembles, theory and musicianship classes, one elective, and a daily group activity. All students will play in a combined string orchestra, with a final performance during opening weekend of the Colorado Music Festival.

Dates: June 1- Aug. 15 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp

Registration Deadline: April 1 Cost: $475 Dates: June 22 – 26 with a performance on either Friday or Sunday evening before a Colorado Music Festival concert.

Ages: High school and advanced middle school Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Phone: (303) 665-0599 Website: centerformusicalarts.org

Pottery Camps at Studio Arts Boulder Pottery Lab are packed with fun! Each day, students spend most of the time learning techniques and creating, with a quick break in the middle for snacks and games at the nearby park.

Make a lasting Impression on your child this summer

CAMP KIND, A UNIQUE DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT IMBUES CHILDREN WITH A LOVE FOR HELPING OTHERS, THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY. PROGRAM INCLUDES DIVERSE VOLUNTEER FIELD TRIPS AND INNOVATIVE KINDNESS WORKSHOPS IN A FUN CAMP ENVIRONMENT WITH COOL CAMP THEMES AND ENTERTAINMENT.

6 Weekly Sessions: June 8 - July 17 Register Today at Location: Birch Elementary School www.CampKind.org 1035 Birch St, Broomfield

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2020 SUMMER CAMPS

THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD

A Waldorf inspired curriculum blended with French language and culture. Camp activities involve language, music, arts and crafts and culinary experiences.

All activities are taught in French and English.

Dates: June 1- July 17 Ages: 3 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $405 per week Phone: (303) 819-4084 Website: thelanguageoffood.com

THE SPARK

Summer Musical Theater!

Students perform side by side with Broadway and professional actors in Spark Musicals and Technique Workshops.

Learn from some of the finest performers in the nation. Full and half day options available!

Dates: June 1-28; July 3-4: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; June 29-July 11: High School Musical Jr.; July 13- Aug. 9, Aug. 14-15: Tuck Everlasting Ages: 8 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 2 Cost: $222-$400 per week Phone: (720) 432-7784 Website: thesparkcreates.org

TINKER ART STUDIO SUMMER CAMPS

Registration is open for Tinker’s Summer Camps. Half day camps for ages 3-1/2 to 16 include both medium-based camps such as Realistic Drawing, Painters Camp, Wheel Throwing and themebased options such as Castle Camp, Sparkle Camp, Wands & Potions, Bake Shop Camp and many others. Over 50 camps.

Dates: Week long, half day camps start the week of May 26 and run through Aug.18 May 26-29: Fairy Keepers Camp (Ages 4-1/2 to 8); Realistic Drawing (Ages 9 to 13); Toys & Games (Ages 5 to 10); Macro Acrylic Painting (Ages 10 to 14).

June 1-5: Under the Sea (Ages 5 to 9); Make & Play!: Rainbow Week (Ages 3-1/2 to 5); Comics Camp (Ages 8 to 12); Comic Books & Graphic Novels (Ages 13-16).

June 8-12: Castle Camp (Ages 5 to 10); Make & Play!: Animals Week (Ages 3-1/2 to 5); Pet Lovers Camp (Ages 7 to 12); Anatomy for Artists (Ages 13 to 16).

June 15-19: Bake Shop Camp (Ages 5 to 10); Jewelry Making (Ages 9 to 13); Wet Felting Camp (Ages 6 to 10); Pottery (Ages 12 to 16).

July 6-10: Dollhouse Camp (Ages 6 to 12; Make & Play!: Flowers & Potions Week (Ages 3-1/2 to 5); Wand & Potions (Ages 4-1/2 to 8); Teen Paint: (Ages 13 to 16).

July 13-17: Rainbows & Unicorns (Ages 5 to 9); Painters Camp (Ages 7 to 12); Fired Up!- C (Ages 8 to 13); Galaxy Camp (Ages 5 to 10); Fired Up!-D (Ages 8 to 13).

July 20-24: Wands & Potions (Ages 7 to 11); Make & Play!Bake Shop Week (Ages 3-1/2 to 5); Bake Shop Camp (Ages 5 to 10); Poms, Weavings, & Yarn Art (Ages 7 to12).

July 27-31: Fairy Keepers Camp (Ages 4-1/2 to 8); Acrylics on Canvas (Ages 6 to 10); Floral Design Camp (Ages 6 to 11); Independent Artist’s Camp: Portfolios (Ages 12 - 16); Fired Up!-E (Ages 8 to 13).

Aug.10-14: Party Animals! (Ages 5 to 10); Comics Camp (Ages 8 to 12); Meet the Masters (Ages 5 to 9); Teen Draw (Ages 13 to 16); Aug. 17-18); End of Summer 2-Day Camp: Slime Time! (Ages 5 to 8); End of Summer 2-Day Camp: Canvas Painting (Ages 9 to 13); End of Summer 2-Day Camp: Slime Time! (Ages 9 to 13); End of Summer 2-Day Camp: Canvas Painting (Ages 5 to 8).

Dates: June 8-Aug. 1 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Ages: 3-1/2 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $86-$245 Phone: (303) 503-1902 Website: tinkerartstudio.com/ 2020-summer-camps

YMCA STEAMROLLERS CAMP

These camps offer enriched learning experiences that focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. Swimming and field trips included. Session themes include messy art, mad scientist, cooking, building, music and more.

Dates: Weekly sessions between May 26 and July 31 Ages: K to 6th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 24 Cost: $161-$365 Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org

Registration Deadline: June 22 Cost: $225-$250 Dates: June 22 – 26, 2020 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Phone: (303) 443-2122 Website: bmoca.org

Camp Jojo is a special camp for teens that know someone that has taken their own life. Its goal is to not only support our teens, but give them the confidence and information to help someone in need. Climbing, rafting, mountain climbing and friends to last a lifetime!

Dates: July 20-25, 2020 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: April 3 Cost: Choose your price!

Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campjojo.me

TRIPLE CREEK RANCH HORSEMANSHIP CAMP

EQUESTRIAN CAMPS BVSD LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CAMPS

Fill the gaps between your summer vacations with BVSD Summer Camps! Half-day, oneweek innovative camps let kids pick their own next adventure, build self-esteem and stay engaged.

Horsemanship Camp: Beginner or returning camper that has limited experience with horses. Campers have handson experiences all day with the horses, while also learning responsibility through horse care and chores. Ride English, western and bareback to learn each of the different disciplines.

Registration Deadline: Aug.1 Cost: $500 per week Dates: June 8-12, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5-1/2 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Phone: (303) 444-4291 Website: triplecreek-ranch.com

Dates: May 26-Aug. 17 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $100 - $445 Phone: (720) 561-5968 Website: lll.bvsd.org

CAL-WOOD CAMPS

Located on 1200+ acres in Boulder County Cal-Wood Education Center has been providing incredible mountain programs to children for nearly 40 years. Its goal is to teach an appreciation of oneself, each other and the outdoors.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 1 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $330-$1400 Phone: (303) 449-0603 Website: calwood.org/camps

Campers will have the opportunity to create art that is thematically connected to the summer exhibition which features works by John Torreano. These camps encourage personal expression, fine art techniques, material exploration and most importantly are fun!

CAMP JOJO

Aug. 3-7: Birthday Camp (Ages 5 to 10); Realistic Drawing (Ages 9 to 13); Clay Days (Ages 5 to 9); Sewing Softies (Ages 7 to 12); Pottery-B (Ages 12 to 16).

June 22-26: Paint & Draw Camp (Ages 5 to 9); Fired Up!-A (Ages 8 to 13); Sparkle Camp! (Ages 4-1/2 to 8); Illustration (Ages 13 to 16); Fired Up!-B (Ages 8 to 13).

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EQUESTRIAN / ANIMAL

Horses, critters and camp, oh my!

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s magic created when children learn to care for animals?

Perhaps so – in The Powerful Bond Between People and Pets, Psychologist Elizabeth Anderson wrote, “Nothing less than alchemy is involved when animals and children get together, and the

resulting magic has healing properties that work well.”

Camps in the Rockies connect children with horses, dogs, cats and other critters. Studies indicate that these camps promote health and fitness, improve social skills and build relationships, teach self-discipline and problem solving while boosting self-confidence and well-being. Besides, they’re fun!

KIDS & CRITTERS CAMP, LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY The Humane Society’s half-day mini camps promote development of safe animal-handling skills, encourage careers with animals and teach kids 7 to 12 years old to help animals in the community.

Campers expand their knowledge of animal care, welfare and safety through interactive animalthemed games, activities and guest presentations. Limited space is available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

The Summer Camp 2020 sessions are Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sesssions are June 8-10, June 15-17, June 22-24 and June 29-July 1. longmonthumane.org TRIPLE CREEK RANCH, LONGMONT Triple Creek Ranch is a beautiful 64-acre facility in Longmont at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

The Horsemanship Camps are for the beginner or returning campers with limited experience with horses. Campers explore different types of riding, English, western, bareback, games and trail riding. Each day features a different horse-related activity including dress up, painting

horses, mini horses and more.

Sessions are June 8-12, June 2226, July 13-17, July 27-31 and Aug 3-7.

The Eventing Boot Camps are four-day intensive camp for experienced youth riders who are ready to explore eventing or improving their riding skills no matter what discipline they ride.

This challenging camp is open to riders who have started over cross rail fences and have control at the walk, trot, and canter. Sessions are June 15-19 and July 6-10. triplecreek-ranch.com RUNNING WOLF RIDING CENTER, BROOMFIELD Running Wolf Riding Center is dedicated to clients, their safety and their ambitions. The whole family can enjoy a safe and wholesome experience in both English and Western riding disciplines.

Camp is June through August with half-day horse and art programs for ages 5 to 15.

Students will learn everything from the ground up, such as the care of horses, feeding, first aid, grooming and riding skills. There is one formal lesson per day. Trail rides are included one day a week. runningwolfridingcenter.com

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES CAMPS ABC KIDS CLIMBING

ABC Kids Climbing offers unique climbing camps for kids ages 5 to 14, indoor and outdoor, all summer long! Indoor camps rotate between three weekly themes. Indoor camps are Monday through Wednesday or Monday through Friday, full- or half-day. Indoor/outdoor and outdoor camps are five full-days.

ADVENTURES WITHIN SUMMER MOUNTAIN RETREAT

The Adventures Within Retreats are specially designed for adults living with MS, along with friends and family members. This summer retreat features activities such as rafting, canoeing, ropes course and plenty of time to enjoy the mountains.

Dates: Aug. 11-15 Ages: Adults Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: July 11 Cost: $800 Phone: (970) 453-6422 Website: boec.org/program/ adventures-within-summermountain-retreat

Dates: May 26-Aug. 21 Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug.16 Cost: $110-$495 Phone: (303) 443-5437 Website: abckidsclimbing.com

AVID4 ADVENTURE

At Avid4 Adventure day and overnight camps, its experienced instructors (all 21+ and certified in First Aid and CPR) teach Pre-K through 12th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in authentic outdoor settings. Kids gain confidence and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors.

ABLE TO SAIL

Learn to sail and learn selfesteem at this US Sailing Award winning Empowerment camp.

Transcend beliefs of “notenoughness,” and watch your self-esteem soar in a “super fun, you won’t even know you’re changing” kind of way! Change the negative mental chatter and become your greatest-yet-to-be!

Dates: June - Aug. Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug.31 Cost: $345, financial assistance available Phone: (720) 233-8969 Website: abletosail.org

Dates: May 26-29, June 1-6, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 2226, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug.10 Cost: $171-$2,455 Phone: (720) 249-2412 Website: avid4.com

Cherryvale Day Camps build resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving, and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as farm, dance, theater, Legos®, STEAM, business, leadership and more.

Dates: May 26-Aug.14 Ages: 4 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug. 5 Cost: $175-$400 Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps

Explore the wonders of Growing Gardens Children’s Peace Garden, get to know the goats at Mountain Flower Goat Dairy and

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: $349-$436 Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: $250-$482 Phone: 303-413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER ROCK CLUB CLIMBING CAMPS

Climbing camps are designed to challenge both the beginner and the experienced climber in a supportive atmosphere. Boulder Rock Club offers indoor and outdoor climbing, rock-climbing and slack-lining, girls camp and teen camps.

Dates: June 1- Aug. 7 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: May 31 Cost: $220-$455 Phone: (303) 447-2804 Website: boulderrockclub.com/ programs/youth/summer-camps

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP

A new camp that will explore the Great Outdoors! Enjoy activities such as, canoeing, fishing, nature scavenger hunt, science projects and Slacklining.

Dates: Call for details.

Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: Call for details.

Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BVSD LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CAMPS Fill the gaps between your summer vacations with BVSD Summer Camps! Half-day, oneweek innovative camps let kids pick their own next adventure, build self-esteem and stay engaged.

Dates: May 26 - Aug. 17 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: May 25 Cost: $100-$445 Phone: (720) 561-5968 Website: lll.bvsd.org/

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BOULDER JCC CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: GOATS AND GARDENS CAMP

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finish off the day by swimming at the North Boulder Recreation Center. We will investigate the secret world of insects, create art from nature and explore the wondrous plants while making new friends.

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: WATER SPORTS CAMP

Join BPR at its Water Sports camp this summer located at the Boulder Reservoir. From stand-up paddle boarding to canoe tug of war, to pirating and trips to dream cove campers will spend the week learning the basic skills of multiple water sports activities.

Campers will not only spend the week in the water but off the water doing crafts, group games, and much more, including our weekly BBQ! Choose your weeks and sign up today.

Located on 1200-plus acres in Boulder County Cal-Wood Education Center has been providing incredible mountain programs to children for nearly 40 years. Its goal is to teach an appreciation of oneself, each other and the outdoors.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 1 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: May 1 Cost: $330-$1400 Phone: (303) 449-0603 Website: calwood.org/camps

Dates: June 15-18, June 22-26, June 29-July 2, July 6-9, July 1316, July 20-24, July 27-29, Aug. 3-6, Aug. 10-13 Ages: 7 to 14 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

CAMP JOJO

Camp Jojo is a special camp for teens that know someone that has taken their own life. Its goal is to not only support our teens, but give them the confidence and information to help someone in need. Climbing, rafting, mountain climbing and friends to last a lifetime!

Dates: July 20-25 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: April 3 Cost: Call for details Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campjojo.me

Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-29, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug. 4 Cost: $270-$445 Phone: (303) 757-7718 Website: communitysailing.org

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Be known, be loved at Colorado’s premier Christian sports and mountain adventure camps!

Overnight camp in Estes Park, ages 7 to 18; Beyond Timberline in Estes Park, ages 13 to 18: week-long backpacking trips.

SHIFT in Estes Park, juniors and seniors service and adventure program.

Dates: June 7-Aug.15 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: Aug. 2 Cost: $499-$899 Phone: (970) 484-8462 Website: camptimberline.com

DAWSON SUMMER CAMPS Sports, arts, technology and much more to choose from.

With over 90 camps, there is something great for every kid.

Hot lunch and pool daily.

Experienced adult director for every camp. 6 to 1 camper/staff ratio. Voted one of Boulder’s top summer camps year after year.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: May 31 Cost: $330-$435 Phone: (303) 665-6679 Website: dawsonschool.org/ summer/summer-camps

THE BEST SOCCER CAMP IN COLORADO AND IN THE COUNTRY! Limited only by age and gender

EVO ROCK + FITNESS SUMMER CLIMBING CAMPS

CAMPOSSIBLE

CamPossible is for kids with cerebral palsy (CP) ages 8 to 12.

This three-day camp is designed to meet the unique needs of these children and will adapt activities to foster success and a sense of achievement while camping with peers in a mountain setting.

Dates: July 19-22 Ages: 12 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: June 19 Cost: $900 Phone: (970) 453-6422 Website: boec.org/program/ campossible

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The summer camp your kids will never forget! Community Sailing of Colorado offers an incredible series of summer sailing camps for children at the Boulder Reservoir. They offer weeklong camps for ages 5 to 18 all summer long from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for all skill levels.

Contact Kelly Brown with any questions: Kelly.Labor@Colorado.edu | 303.492.8623 CUBuffs.com/Soccer

BOY’S CAMP

Dates: June 1 -Aug. 14 Ages: 6 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: May 24 Cost: $260-$500 Phone: (802) 369-9532 Website: evorock.com/louisvilleco/summer-climbing-camps

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Advanced Residential Camp

EVO Rock + Fitness Louisville has week-long full-and half-day indoor and outdoor summer camps for kids of all ages and climbing levels. Early drop off and late pick-up available.

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FEET ON THE EARTH PROGRAMS

Girls discover their strengths, create healthy friendships and build confidence while learning ancient skills for living close to the Earth. Curriculum-wild edible and medicinal plants; nature crafts; animal tracking; shelters; adventures; exploring the four elements – earth, air, fire and water. Note: Transgender and non-binary youth are welcome to attend any camp that matches their interest and age level.

Dates: June 4-5: Mentor-inTraining Training; June 8-12: Daughters of the Earth 1; June 15-19: Sisters of the Earth; June 22-26: Daughters of the Earth 2; June 29-July 3: Moon Sisters Ages: 7 to 16 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration: June 1 Cost: $395-$475 Phone: (303) 642-0562 Website: feetontheearth.com/ summer-camps

FRIENDS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

From preschool backyard camp to classes in music, cooking, STEM, art, acting and sports, Friends School offers one of the most popular summer programs in Boulder for students ages 3 to 14 years. Choose from a wide variety of week-long, half-day and full-day summer classes.

Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: July 18 Cost: $60-$185 Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: friendsschoolboulder.org/ programs/summer-programs

GROWING GARDENS: VISUAL ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE GARDEN

Gardens inspire young artists to make unique, garden-themed art! Foster your creative side by exploring and using the natural world as your toolkit for creation.

Each child will create visual art all week using different mediums such as photography, paint, and natural materials. They’ll make plantable greeting cards, tea light candles, vegetable prints and so much more. Each day you’ll make a new craft and go home with the inspiration to create more! The week will also include fun games and learning to cook fresh garden snacks.

Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: FIELD TO FORK COOKING EATING THE RAINBOW Campers will eat their way through a colorful array of fresh, seasonal produce this week!

Each day will focus on a specific color and highlight the many fruits and vegetables within that hue, along with their nutritional benefits. Campers will transform produce into fun, healthy recipes while learning the importance of creating a rainbow on their plate every day. Each week of camp incorporates knife skills, kitchen safety, cooking, team work, reading, art and games.

Sample Menu: Vegetable-based soups, sauces, salads, spreads and more!

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $375 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: FARMING IN THE CITY

Dates: June 8-12 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

Dates: July 6-10 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

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GROWING GARDENS: SURVIVAL SKILLS IN THE GARDEN

Learn to live off the land this summer by exploring all the resources our garden and the natural world have to offer. We will practice survival skills, learn to read the weather, maps and compasses, as well as discern edible plants. Together, we will build structures and harness the power of the sun to make tasty snacks. Our week will also include fun games and art.

Being a farmer is fun! We’ll explore what it means to grow food sustainably on our urban farm in a way that benefits our neighbors, the land and the quality of the food. Each day we’ll get our hands dirty working in the garden and exploring its many wonders. We’ll meet local farmers and learn about farming across cultures and throughout history.

Children will have fun taking care of plants, harvesting, and enjoying the fruits of their labor!

Every week of camp includes fun games, art, reading, and making tasty, garden-fresh snacks.

GROWING GARDENS: MAGIC & MYSTERIES OF THE GARDEN

There’s so much more happening in the garden than meets the eye: microorganisms in the soil, tiny insects and many animal and bird visitors. Spend a week exploring the natural mysteries the garden has to offer. We’ll learn about different plants and their medicinal uses, then use our knowledge to make potions and snacks. Children will build homes to attract animals in the garden or try their luck at making homes to attract fairies and gnomes! This week is filled with crafts, games, reading, and making tasty snacks.

Dates: July 13-17 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: FIELD TO FORK COOKING: AROUND THE WORLD

We will use the garden environment to transport ourselves to different places around the world using plants!

We’ll explore where in the world plants originated, the ways in which they are adapted for specific climates and conditions, and how different cultures traditionally cultivate, prepare and use them in daily life. We will travel through France, India, Italy, Russia and Vietnam. Each week of camp incorporates knife skills, kitchen safety, cooking, team work, reading, art, music and games.

Dates: July 20-24 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $375 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: GARDEN DIY - BUILD, MAKE & GROW

The garden is an endless source of creativity and inspiration. Join us as we return to our roots and learn how to make everyday projects from the garden - from butter to birdhouses. During this “do it yourself” week, we will learn about all the ways we can use our garden to create things in the kitchen, workshop, or studio.

When we aren’t creating, we will learn about the importance of caring for the garden and our bodies to ensure a sustainable partnership. Each week is filled with crafts, reading, games and making tasty snacks.

Dates: July 27-31 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & MOVEMENT IN THE GARDEN

This week, we will foster our creative side by exploring and using the natural world as a toolbox for our imagination.

The garden will inspire artistic expression through photography, movement, poetry, sound and theatrical activities. We will create plays, make music with natural materials, and mimic nature’s movements with our bodies. Our week will include fun games, reading, crafts, and creating tasty snacks from the garden.

Dates: August 3-7 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER

Highlands Summer Camp, located in the Rocky Mountains, offers many residential summer camp programs including Adventure camp, M.A.D (Music, Arts, Drama) camp, Youth Arts Camp, inter-generational/family sessions, and age-specific camp experiences all focusing on faith, fun and fellowship!

Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 5-10, and July 12-17 Ages: 8 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: May 24 Cost: $450-$1100 Phone: (303) 747-2888 Website: highlandscamp.org

KEYSTONE SCIENCE SCHOOL DAY CAMP

Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional and adventurous day camps.

Since 1976, our beautiful, 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the Continental Divide serves the perfect base camp for a summer full of adventure and new friends. New themes each week. ACA Accredited.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug. 14 Cost: $89-$599 Phone: (970) 468-2098 Website: keystonescienceschool.org/ camp

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KEYSTONE SCIENCE SCHOOL EXPEDITIONS

Set out into the Rocky Mountains with fully field-based adventures‚ either one or two weeks, with a focus on wilderness skills and leadership development.

Experience Colorado’s stunning parks and most scenic natural environments by foot, on rope, or watercraft. Morrison pick-up and drop-off available.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 1 Ages: 11 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: Aug. 1 Cost: $1299-$2299 Phone: (970) 468-2098 Website: keystonescienceschool.org/ expeditions

KEYSTONE SCIENCE SCHOOL OVERNIGHT CAMP

Traditional and adventurous overnight Summer Camp in the Rocky Mountains. Explore the natural world while making new friends and gaining leadership & wilderness skills. Each week has a theme: rafting, horseback riding, climbing and more! Morrison pick-up and drop-off available.

ACA Accredited.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: Aug. 1 Cost: $529-$2249 Phone: (970) 468-2098 Website: keystonescienceschool.org/ camp

mythic quest. Its award winning live-action role-playing camps are co-creative and appeal to all ages.

Solve mysteries and riddles, battle monsters with safe foam swords and save the kingdom!

Explore the forest, play, sing and make crafts! Arts-integrated, scientific discoveries every day!

Visit the CU Mountain Research Station, go Wildcrafting and flyfishing!

Dates: July 7-10 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $339-$685 Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 3 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug. 6 Cost: $20-$70 Phone: (303) 258-0495 Website: wildbear.org

SUNFLOWER FARM SUMMER SCHOOL-AGE CAMP & PRESCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: GIRLS LEAD FOR LIFE

These camps are designed to expose children to rural farm life. Daily activities include hands on animal time, gardening and harvesting, zip-line zooming, recycled art station, hay-bale jumping, trips to magical forest, water play, games and good oldfashioned farm play! No two days are the same!

Dates: School-Age Camp: June 1- Aug. 7; Summer Program: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug. 1 Cost: School-Age Half-Day: $325, Full Day: $425 Phone: (303) 774-8001 Website: sunflowerfarminfo.com

LONGMONT MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP

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A Christian sports and adventure camp featuring the best counselors! Including sports, a portable high ropes course, climbing wall, giant inflatables, theme parties and more.

Dates: Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug.3 Cost: $250 Phone: (303) 359-2218 Website: camptimberline.com

RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES

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Dates: Feb.-April, Sept.-Nov. Ages: 5th to 7th grade Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: ADVENTURE DAYS (BOULDER COUNTY)

Day camp with one optional overnight. Hiking, art and nature games. Girls will learn about the natural world, their identity and friendship.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12 Ages: 3rd to 5th grade Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: ADVENTURE DAYS (JEFFERSON COUNTY)

Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join us this summer and discover history, art, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on camps. Camps average $10 per hour or less.

Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: July 25 Cost: $180-$350 Phone: (303) 774-4715 Website: longmontmuseum.org

After-school indoor climbing and leadership program for girls.

Two-week long day camp with hiking, art and nature games.

Girls will learn about the natural world, their identity and friendship. Optional overnight the second week.

WEE FOLK FOREST SUMMER CAMP

Come explore our light-filled forest, and spend your summer relaxing inside our tipi, playing beside our pond and taking adventure walks around the land.

All weeks of our nature immersion camp include songs, storytelling and collaborative play.

Dates: June 8-Aug.7 Ages: 2-1/2 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: Aug. 3 Cost: $175-$365 Phone: (720) 383-4406 Website: weefolkforestkindergarten.com/ summer-camp

WILD BEAR NATURE CAMP Join us for nature camp this summer in Nederland! Come to the cool, peaceful mountains for one day, or join all summer!

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12 Ages: 3rd to 5th grade Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: FRONT RANGE CLIMBING WEEK

A new day camp for any level of climber wanting to focus on outdoor technical climbing skills. Courses include belaying, climbing-specific knots and commands, risk management and climbing face routes on top rope, as well as learning how to navigate challenges and develop bravery.

Dates: June 8-12, June 15-20 Ages: Middle and high school students Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: ADVENTURE CLIMBING CAMP

Rock climbing and front-country camping. Girls will learn how to tie knots, belay, and climb at beginner and intermediate levels.

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 6th to 8th grade Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: ADVENTURE CAMP

Backpacking, rock climbing, and camping in Snowy Range, Wyoming, Colorado State Forest State Park and Vedauwoo, Wyoming. In relationship with the natural world, girls will explore their identity, relationships, their passions and talents.

Transportation provided from Boulder.

Dates: June 25-July 2, July 7-14, July 16-23 Ages: 6th to 8th grade Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: ROCK CLIMBING CAMP - FIND YOUR VOICE

Rock climbing and frontcountry camping in Vedauwoo, Wyoming. Girls will learn how to tie knots, belay and rock climb at beginner and intermediate levels. Possible opportunities may include learning about climbing anchors and multi-pitch skills.

Transportation provided from Boulder.

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 9th to 12th grade Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: BACKPACKING - FIND YOUR PATH

Backpacking in a beautiful wilderness setting at Colorado State Forest State Park. Girls will learn how to navigate from maps, cook and set up camp, and work as a team to have a successful expedition, while also exploring their identity and relationships in connection with the natural world. Transportation provided from Boulder.

Dates: July 28-Aug. 4 Ages: 9th to 12th grade Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

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OUTDOOR/ADVENTURE

Outdoor summer camps: Connecting youth to nature and adventure

Growing Gardens. (Photo: Jack Affleck / Growing Gardens).

GARDENING & FARMING With sustainability at the forefront of this generation, understanding the planet, revering nature and eating more ethically are important topics today. Check out these local gardening groups – and see what your kids can dig up this summer.

The organization behind the popular Peace Garden programs, Growing Gardens offers an outdoor summer camp on an urban farm.

With education around food sources, organic gardening and the connection between biodiversity and community, campers age 5 to 11 will learn to garden, organically explore art and science and even make snacks from their harvests. growinggardens.com In Longmont, Sunflower Farm is staging its own on-the-farm summer sessions for preschool and school-age kids. Youngsters will grow as they explore the rural wonders of gardening, caring for animals and oldfashioned free playing on hay bales and tire swings. sunflowerfarminfo.com

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ummer is simply stunning in Colorado.

There’s no better time to instill a love for the outdoors than at one of the state’s most active summer camps. After three seasons of sitting in a school desk, your kids will love the freedom these adventures afford. Here’s a guide to some of the best.

ROCK CLIMBING One of the hottest youth sports around, indoor climbing and its outdoor counterpart, rock climbing, are an ideal athletic endeavor for the summer. Luckily the Front Range is filled with opportunities for kids of all ages.

Boulder-based ABC Kids Climbing is already well known for its year-round indoor climbing instruction and youth teams for kids who want to compete. In the summer, ABC goes outside with five-day traditional climbing adventures that visit iconic crags, including the Flatirons, Eldorado Canyon and Boulder Creek. abckidsclimbing.com Likewise, Longmont Climbing Collective is known for its programming diversity. Is your child wild about animals? Obsessed with superheroes or intrigued by puzzles? Are they driven to train like an Olympian? The summer camps at LCC have programs to suit every interest. Each week of camp will focus on skills such as balance, coordination, strength, flexibility

SAILING It’s not the first outdoor activity that you think of in land-locked Colorado, but that’s what makes this sailing camp memorable. Dedicated to empowering youth through on-the-water adventures that provide a new way to navigate some of life’s toughest years, Able to Sail is offering a classic sailing summer program,

as well as an LGBTQ-focused camp and a solo sailing session for those who are ready to build greater confidence by going it alone. abletosail.com ADVENTURE, EXPEDITIONS AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Gift your kids with an exhilarating summer experiencing the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional overnight and day camps or the excitement and adventure of traveling expeditions! Keystone Science School offers a variety of adventure and traditional camp activities within a structured environment designed to allow each camper and participant understand their potential. No matter the program, campers and participants will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Learn more at KeystoneScienceSchool.org.

RENAISSANCE-ING Regularly lauded by parents as a top summer camp, Renaissance Adventures has been providing innovative outdoor experiences where “kids become the heroes” for over 20 years. Get ready: each camp session, designed for small groups, comes with a plot twist.

Plus there’s plenty of mythic archetypes to choose from, epic team building and days filled with solving riddles, negotiating treaties and swashbuckling with foam swords. renaissanceadventures.com

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WOMEN’S WILDERNESS: BACKPACKING & ROCK CLIMBING - FIND YOUR ADVENTURE

This awesome nine-day adventure starts out backpacking in the Snowy Mountains of Wyoming, camping at beautiful alpine lakes and hiking to nearby peaks. Then it is on to Vedauwoo to learn how to tie knots, belay, and rock climb. In relationship with the natural world and the challenge of the program, girls will make new friends and learn from strong female role models.

Transportation provided from Boulder.

Dates: July 16-24 Ages: 9th to 12th grade Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $500-$1195 Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org

YMCA CAMP ELKS

Camp Elks is a nature-based program where campers make new friends through adventure, challenge and exploration, enjoying trips to Colorado’s most beautiful hiking spots. They also spend their days shooting archery, cooling off at our on-site pool and enjoying arts and crafts, sports and games.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS YMCA CAMP SANTA MARIA

In the heart of the Rockies, YMCA Camp Santa Maria offers a classic overnight camp experience.

Campers kayak, paddleboard, swim, enjoy crafts, learn archery, explore, build gnome homes and learn outdoor skills and learning independence, challenging their own limitations and connecting with nature.

Dates: June 7 to Aug. 14 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration: Aug. 7 Cost: $395-$845 Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcacampsantamaria.org

ADVENTURES WITHIN SUMMER MOUNTAIN RETREAT

The Adventures Within Retreats are specially designed for adults living with MS, along with friends and family members. This summer retreat features activities such as rafting, canoeing, ropes course and plenty of time to enjoy the mountains.

Dates: Aug.11-15 Ages: Adults Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $800 Phone: (970) 453-6422 Website: boec.org/program/ adventures-within-summermountain-retreat

BOULDER JCC CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP

Cherryvale Day Camps build resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving, and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as farm, dance, theater, Legos®, STEAM, business, leadership and more.

Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 4 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug.5 Cost: $175-$400 Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: EXPAND CAMP AMICO

Experience fun and friendship with this special camp pairing youth with and without disabilities. Campers will enjoy swimming, games, crafts, and field trips to improve social skills, fitness and fun! Open to mentors and youth with disabilities.

Dates: June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 2, July 6-10, July 1317, July 20-24 Ages: 12 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: $212-$331 Phone: 303-441-4933 Website: BPRcamps.org

Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 1st to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration: July 24 Cost: $265-$365 Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org

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CAMP BIG TREE

Camp Big Tree is designed for boys and girls, 12 to 16 years old, with sensory processing disorders, learning and/or attention deficits, as well as developmental disabilities.

Dates: June 14-18 Ages: 12 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $900 Phone: (970) 453-6422 Website: boec.org/program/ camp-big-tree

solving, social skills and selfawareness. six-week program.

Dates: June 15-July 23 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for details Phone: 303-441-3416 Website: BPRcamps.org

CAMP JOJO

Camp Jojo is a special sleep camp for teens that know someone that has taken their own life. Our goal is to not only support our teens, but give them the confidence and information to help someone in need. Climbing, rafting, mountain climbing and friends to last a lifetime!

Dates: July 20-25 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: April 3 Cost: Call for details Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campjojo.me

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Specifically for youth with mental health diagnoses/affective needs.

This camp offers many fun, challenging outdoor activities and field trips. Great for problem

CAMPOSSIBLE

CamPossible is for kids with cerebral palsy (CP) ages 8 to 12.

This three-day camp is designed to meet the unique needs of these children and will adapt activities to foster success and a sense of achievement while camping with peers in a mountain setting.

Dates: July 19-22 Ages: 12 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 19 Cost: $900 Phone: (970) 453-6422 Website: boec.org/program/ campossible

SCOPE SUMMER CAMP

Summer SCOPE Camp program is for adults, ages 18 and older, with special needs. SCOPE Campers experience a wide variety of activities, including crafts, swimming, life skills and social and educational outings.

Please note: SCOPE Camp is a summer recreation program, not an adult daycare program.

Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 18+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 23 Cost: $44-$55 per day Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-n-z/ recreation-services/scopetherapeutics-special-needs/ scope-camp

SCOPE TEEN SUMMER CAMP

SCOPE Teen Camp program for teens, ages 13 to 17, with special needs. Teen campers experience a wide variety of activities, including crafts, swimming, life skills, and social and educational outings. Please note: SCOPE Teen Camp is a summer recreation program, not a day care program.

Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $44-$55 per day Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-n-z/ recreation-services/scopetherapeutics-special-needs/ scope-teen-camp

WILDERNESS CAMP

This course is geared for young men and women, 16 to 25 years old, with developmental disabilities. It’s a multi-day, 23mile flat-water canoe trip down Ruby and Horsethief Canyons on the Colorado River.

Dates: July 19-23 Ages: 16 to 25 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 19 Cost: $900 Phone: (970) 453-6422 Website: boec.org/program/ wilderness-camp

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Expand your kids’ horizons with faith and discovery-enriched summer camps added fun and adventure outdoors, including caring for and harvesting from the school garden, free play and exploration, and special water day, Splash Friday. Sessions are June 1-26 and July 6-24. jarrow.org

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ummer camps for Boulder, Broomfield and Weld County kids offer all kinds of experiences that may even be lifechanging for young campers. In Spiritual and Enrichment camps, children experience growth in especially meaningful ways. They have the chance to develop qualities such as empathy and kindness through relationships with one another, with nature and within themselves.

HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CAMP Highlands Presbyterian offers age-appropriate traditional, adventure and mission-based Christian co-educational summer day camp sessions for children in grades 3 to 12. Also offered are inter-generational and family camps outside of youth sessions. highlandscamp.org HEART OF LONGMONT Heart of Longmont offers a week-long Vacation Bible School for ages 3 to 10.

This half-day of fun and learning includes crafts, games, science, music and storytelling.

Registration includes continental breakfast and

snack daily, a t-shirt to be worn on the last day and a closing performance and lunch for family and friends. The kids are invited to perform for the congregation during Sunday service. umc. org JARROW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Jarrow Montessori School provides half- and full-day Roots and Wings Camp for children ages 3 to 6. It encompasses all the benefits of the traditional Montessori classroom with

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BROOMFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUMMER CAMPS

Broomfield UMC is committed to “being the church” in our community to offer safe and Christ centered summer programming for kids. Camps are theme specific- science, STEM/robotics, sports, arts-with Christian curriculum and fun activities for all.

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Dates: June 15-19, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $185-$200 Phone: (303) 466-1719 Website: broomfieldumc.org/ summer-camps

Dates: June 7-Aug. 15 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 2 Cost: $499-$899 Phone: (970) 484-8462 Website: camptimberline.com/

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CAMP KIND Camp Kind is a unique day camp experience in Westminster for campers ages 5 to 15 of all backgrounds and religious affiliations. Its goal is to provide children with fun, handson volunteer experiences that allow them to be helpful and considerate to others and the environment. campkind.org

LONGMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER DAY CAMP

All kids ages 5 to11 are welcome for a summer of fun, faith and friendship! Kids will stretch their imaginations, learn new skills, play creative games and nourish their mind, body and soul as they grow in their Christian faith and make new friends! Choose any combination of nine weeks

Dates: June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 12-17 Ages: 8 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 24 Cost: $450-$1100 Phone: (303) 747-2888 Website: highlandscamp.org

Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 3 Cost: $250 Phone: (303) 359-2218 Website: camptimberline.com/

Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $215 Phone: (303) 776-3254 Website: longmontchristian.org

TREASURE SEEKERS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Highlands Summer Camp, located in the Rocky Mountains, offers many residential summer camp programs including Adventure camp, M.A.D (Music, Arts, Drama) camp, Youth Arts Camp, inter-generational/family sessions, and age-specific camp experiences all focusing on faith, fun, and fellowship!

SPIRITUAL CAMPS

Be known, Be Loved at Colorado’s premier Christian sports and mountain adventure camps! Overnight camp in Estes Park, ages 7 to 18; Beyond Timberline in Estes Park, ages 13 to 18: week-long backpacking trips. SHIFT in Estes Park, juniors and seniors service and adventure program.

BROOMFIELD UMC/CAMPS Broomfield UMC Summer Camps 2020 “has the goal of providing every child with an amazing summer experience and learn about the love of Jesus in a fun and safe environment.

They want campers’ days to be filled with laughter and joy, adventure, friendship, spiritual and self-discovery and opportunities for growth.” June through August for five weeks, ages 6 to 11. broomfieldumc.org

Join the Treasure Seekers as they embark on daily “discovery digs” to explore God’s most precious promises: God loves you, God knows you, God treasures you, God forgives you, God is always with you. Each day you will do your own digging to find treasures and daily promise coins!

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A Christian sports and adventure camp featuring the best counselors! Includes sports, a portable high ropes course, climbing wall, giant inflatables, theme parties and more.

Dates: Aug. 3-7

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: Child or family Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $15, $45 family Phone: (303) 776-3523 Website: heartoflongmont.org 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

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Longmont, Johnstown, Loveland, Berthoud and a sleepover camp in Bailey, the YMCA of Northern Colorado has an option to fit your camper’s needs. The “Y World of Sports” program offers sports clinics, tournament play, and swimming at two Boulder locations for children going into first through sixth grades. ymcanoco.org

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ports give kids a chance to have fun while honing skills that will serve them on the court or on the field – and in the classroom and beyond. And summer is the perfect time to play. The Front Range has no shortage of sports camps from which to choose.

BOULDER DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION With half and full-day options for kids ages 4 to 14 and programs including gymnastics, water sports, biking and wilderness, Boulder Parks and Recreation Camps have something for everyone. Kids will have fun and make new friends while developing skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. bouldercolorado.gov/ parks-rec/camps YMCA OF NORTHERN COLORADO With day camps located in Boulder Valley,

LONGMONT RECREATION The City of Longmont offers unique choices for budding athletes among its many summer camp offerings. In Hula Hoopla, children ages 9 to 12 can enjoy a half-day hooping camp. Circus stars, for children ages 5 to 7, offers half-days filled with activities like juggling, tightrope walking and hula hooping. longmontcolorado.gov CU FOOTBALL CAMP Learn what it takes to be a Buff at CU’s non-contact football camp for youth entering grades one through eight. The majority of the day is spent on the field, simulating

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actual game scenarios, with a focus on the foundations and techniques of each position. cubuffs.com/camps CU SOCCER CAMP With day camps for kids as young as four and residential camps starting at age ten, CU soccer camp is sure to have an option for your little Buff. Head coach Danny Sanchez, who comes with over two decades of experience, is known as one of the best in college soccer. cubuffs.com/camps NBC CAMPS With sports programs nationwide, including Denver and Lakewood locations offering volleyball and basketball, NBC’s mission is simple: To help you become a better player and a better person. Day and overnight options are available. Day camps are generally from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. however an extended day is available. nbccamps.com

CHILDREN’S PEACE GARDEN SUMMER CAMPS! CH Join us and experience the wonders of our urban farm in Boulder. We'll tend to the garden, explore through the lens of art & science, and make tasty snacks from the bounty of our harvests.

Full day camps | Children ages 5-11 | 6/1-5 Field To Fork Cooking Camp 6/8-12 Survival Skills in the Garden 6/15-19 Visual Arts and Photography 6/22-26 Field to Fork Cooking Camp 7/6-10 Farming in the City 7/13-17 Magic & Mysteries of the Garden 7/20-24 Field to Fork Cooking Camp 7/27-31 Garden DIY: Build, Make, Grow 8/3-7 Art, Photography & Movement

Check out our Family Classes, including cooking (April & June) & Beekeeping (June).

Early Bird Camp discounts available until 3/15.

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July 20-22: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8-11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12-17) Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 20 Cost: $210-$350 Phone: (303) 245-8272 Website: frequentflyers.org/camps

ALTITUDE YOUTH ULTIMATE 2020 ABC KIDS CLIMBING

ABC Kids Climbing offers unique climbing camps for kids ages 5 to 14, indoor and outdoor, all summer long! Indoor camps rotate between three weekly themes. Indoor camps are Monday through Wednesday or Monday through Friday, full- or half-day. Indoor/Outdoor and Outdoor camps are five full-days.

Dates: May 26 -Aug. 21 Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug.16 Cost: $110-$495 Phone Number: (303) 443-5437 Website: abckidsclimbing.com

Quality Ultimate Frisbee summer camp programs for both experienced players and youth athletes new to the sport.

Ultimate is a fast-moving sport that combines elements of football, soccer, and basketball and is played with a flying disc.

Come learn to play one of the fastest-growing field sports in America! Camps in Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs.

Dates: June 8-11, June 15-18, June 15-19, June 22-26 June 22-25, July 6-9, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 13-16, July 13-17, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 20-24 Ages: 7 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 21 Cost: $165-$325 Phone Number: (719) 200-8422 Website: bit.ly/ayu-camps

BEGINNING YOUTH FENCING

Join professional teachers of aerial arts and dance for these exciting camps! Students are invited to learn to fly on trapeze, aerial fabric and aerial sling, as well as dance, improvisation, and performance skills. Each week culminates in an informal performance for family and friends!

Dates: June 1-5: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8-11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12-17) June 8-12: Lil Flyers Aerial Camp (ages 5-7), Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8-17) June 15-19: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8-11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12-17) June 22-26: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8-17), Intermediate/ Advanced Teen Aerial Boot Camp (ages 12-17) June 29-July 3: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8-11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12-17) July 6-10: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8-17), Lil Flyers Aerial Camp (ages 5-7)

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July 13-17: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8-17), Intermediate/ Advanced Teen Aerial Boot Camp (ages 12-17)

Dates: Multiple camps throughout the summer Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $195 per week Phone Number: (303) 641-6557 Website: ncfencers.org

BOULDER JCC CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP

Cherryvale Day Camps build resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as farm, dance, theater, Legos®, STEAM, business, leadership and more.

SUMMER CAMP AT BCD

Day Camp for ages 3–5 Specialty Camps for ages 5–14 Afternoon Camp for ages 5–8 We have camps that are sure to excite the artist, athlete, chef, scientist, musician, and more in your child.

Located in Gunbarrel bouldercountryday.org/summer State of Colorado licensed and ACIS accredited

Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 4 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 5 Cost: $175-$400 Phone Number: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps

AERIAL SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH AND TEENS

Begin playing the safe, fast and exciting sport of modern fencing with us this summer! Camps are 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday, most weeks of summer.

We provide fencing equipment for use and introduce the basic skills and rules of modern fencing.

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BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS

This camp offers juniors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the game and hone their skills with Assistant Professional, David Talaba, and PGA Apprentice, Breighton Bardezbanian as instructors. You learn the fundamentals, course management, rules and etiquette, putting, chipping, pitching, iron swing, and driver swing. At the end of each session each junior will receive personalized drills designed to help improve their game. All skill levels welcome.

Dates: Call for details Ages: 4 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: TENNIS CLINICS

Enjoy a great combination of fun, skill-building, games and tennis activities to help students improve their game in a fun, supportive environment.

Dates: June 2-4, June 9-11, June 16-18, June 23-25, June 30-July 2, July 7-9, July 14-16, July 21-23, July 28-30, Aug. 4-6 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for details Phone: (720) 480-0249 Website: BPRcamps.org

Dates: Call for details Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

Dates: Call for details Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for details.

Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: SUMMER MIX

Enjoy the ‘Best of Everything Summer!’ Play and develop your skills in basketball, bocce ball, tennis, indoor climbing, kickball, wiffleball, volleyball, wall ball, fishing, swimming, canoeing and more.

Dates: Call for details Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details.

Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS

Bounce, tumble, swing, balance, play games, make friends, swim and more! Beginner through advanced gymnasts will have the opportunity to learn, challenge themselves, and have fun in our state of the art facility (including three trampolines, foam pits, trapeze, rope swing, vaults, bars, beam, pommel horse, parallel bars, high bar, and rings). A great introduction for beginners or way to continue learning at all levels.

Campers will be grouped by age and ability.

volleyball, wall ball, Capture the Flag, indoor climbing and more!

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: GYMNASTICS, DANCE & SWIM COMBO BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: ANYTHING GOES

Play the final week of summer with a wide range of camper and counselor favorites. We will have a plan, but anything goes! Campers will have a large part of this week’s planning and activities.

Dates: Call for details Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details.

Cost: Call for details.

Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

Campers will explore different dance concepts and techniques in the morning. After lunch, more fun building skills with gymnastics! The exciting day wraps up with a splash in the pool.

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: INTRO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Learn the sport of volleyball and make new friends before the start of school! This fun-filled camp is the perfect introduction to the fast paced sport of volleyball.

Participants will learn the basics of passing, setting and serving while participating in games and scrimmages. Note: this camp is designed for those new to the sport.

Dates: Call for details.

Ages: 11 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details.

Cost: Call for details.

Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: JULY 4TH FAVORITES

Have some classic fun with summer camp favorites: tennis, soccer, basketball, canoeing, swimming, Capture the Flag and indoor climbing.

Dates: Call for details Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

Dates: Call for details Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for detail.

Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: EXTREME RECESS

Your child will come home happy, tired and excited for the next day with this camp packed with both ‘old and new school’ games, sports and adventures. This camp offers a variety of daily activities including fishing, basketball,

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BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: KICKING ACADEMY CAMP

Elite Kicking Academy has been coaching and training football kickers/punters for seven years. Coach Matt Thompson has coached high school All Americans, college All Americans and NFL talent. Coach Thompson was also an assistant coach at the University of Colorado. When you attend Elite Kicking Academy you will leave a better kicker/punter.

Dates: Call for details Ages: 8 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Call for details Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

CATS GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics, crafts and games in the mornings; adventure-filled field trips in the afternoons!

Come join for a summer of fun!

Dates: June 1-5: Dinosaur Week; June 15-19: Mad Science Week; June 22-26: Service/Go Green Week; June 29-July 2: America Week; July 6-10: Outdoor Adventures Week; July 13-17: Space Week; July 20-24: Ninja Week; July 27-31: Olympic Week Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 8 Cost: $125-$500 Phone Number: (303) 939-9699 Website: catsgym.com/camps

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BOULDER ROCK CLUB CLIMBING CAMPS

Boulder Rock Club’s climbing camps are designed to challenge both the beginner and the experienced climber in a supportive atmosphere. It offers indoor and outdoor climbing, rock-climbing and slack-lining, girls camp and teen camps.

Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $220 to $455 Phone Number: (303) 447-2804 Website: boulderrockclub.com/ programs/youth/summer-camps

Complete Skills Volleyball Day Camp offers training in all aspects of the sport including leadership and confidence training. NBC’s Complete Skills volleyball curriculum is all encompassing to help athletes develop and master skills to play the game of volleyball with excellence.

Dates: June 22 -25 Ages: 10 to 14 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 20 Cost: $325 Phone Number: (800) 406-3926 Website: nbccamps.com/ volleyball/camps/denver-areavolleyball-day-camps

BVSD LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CAMPS

Be known, be loved at Colorado’s premier Christian sports and mountain adventure camps!

Overnight camp in Estes Park, ages 7 to 18; Beyond Timberline in Estes Park, ages 13 to 18: week-long backpacking trips.

SHIFT in Estes Park, juniors and seniors service and adventure program.

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Dates: June 7-Aug. 15 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 2 Cost: $499-$899 Phone Number: (970) 484-8462 Website: camptimberline.com

AWESOME! We believe kids should be kids. Our morning camps are skills-based, with a choice of Gymnastics or Ninja camps.

Our afternoon themed camps encourage imaginative play through creative themes!

• Longmont 8:30-4:30 M-F • Frederick 8:30-4:30 T/Th • Half Days available, 8:30-Noon or 1:00-4:30 • Boys and Girls ages 4-12 • Full day campers have lunch and games from Noon-1.

Camp themes include: Star Wars, Superheroes, Minecraft, Pirates, and MORE!

Prince and Princess Dance Camps 9:45-12:15 every Monday through Wednesday for ages 3-6.

Different Princess Each Week!

CU ATHLETICS SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

This is the opportunity to learn your favorite sports from the Colorado Buffaloes. CU Athletics offers Summer Sports Camps for the following sports: football, basketball, golf, volleyball, lacrosse, spirit and soccer. CU Sports Camps are open to any and all, limited only by age, gender and number.

Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 4 to 20 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: July 15 Cost: Various Phone Number: (303) 492-9675 Website: cubuffs.com/sports/ 2009/12/14/204848273.aspx

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Week long Dance camps 1:00-4:30, ages 6+ “Put on a Show” and “So You Think You Can Dance”

Fill the gaps between your summer vacations with BVSD Summer Camps! Half-day, oneweek innovative camps let kids pick their own next adventure, build self-esteem and stay engaged.

Dates: May 26-Aug.17 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $100-$445 Phone Number: (720) 561-5968 Website: lll.bvsd.org

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DAWSON SUMMER CAMPS Sports, arts, technology and much more to choose from.

With over 90 camps, there is something great for every kid.

Hot lunch and cool pool daily.

Experienced adult director for every camp. 6 to1 camper/staff ratio. Voted one of Boulder’s top summer camps year after year.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $330-$435 Phone Number: (303) 665-6679 Website: dawsonschool.org/ summer/summer-camps

EVO ROCK + FITNESS SUMMER CLIMBING CAMPS

EVO Rock + Fitness Louisville has week-long full-and half-day indoor and outdoor summer camps for kids of all ages and climbing levels. Early drop off and late pick-up available.

Dates: June 1- Aug. 14 Ages: 6 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 24 Cost: $260-$500 Phone Number: (802) 369-9532 Website: evorock.com/louisvilleco/summer-climbing-camps

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $60-185 Phone Number: (303) 499-1999 Website: friendsschoolboulder.org/ programs/summer-programs

GAME ON! SPORTS 4 GIRLS - BOULDER

Empowering girls ages 5 to 14 of all skill levels through the power of sports. Learn and play multiple sports daily in a warm, fun, and spirited environment.

Confidence-building program designed to build girls strong in body, mind and team. After care available. Half day for PK-K campers.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17 Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $360-$385 Phone Number: (720) 893-2386 Website: gameonsports4girls. com/boulder

Flatirons Volleyball Club offers camps and clinics for beginners to experienced players. The instructors are Flatirons club coaches. Camper of the day awards and a Flatirons shirt for each camper! Registration opens in April. Join us for fun on the volleyball court!

Dates: June 1-12 Ages: 10 to 16 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 16 Cost: $50-$60 Phone Number: (303) 543-7605 Website: flatironsvbc.com

FRIENDS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

From preschool backyard camp to classes in music, cooking, STEM, art, acting and sports, Friends School offers one of the most popular summer programs in Boulder for students ages 3 to 14 years. Choose from a wide variety of week-long, half-day and full-day summer classes.

The Goal Scoring Camp will offer soccer players the experience of achieving a goal. Players will practice shooting at angles, distances and varying types of pressure. Its highly qualified coaches will introduce players to multiple striking techniques. Get your goal scoring celebrations ready!

NBC CAMPS- COMPLETE PLAYER BASKETBALL CAMP

Complete Player Camps focus on the crucial keys to becoming a great player by teaching four focus areas: Individual offense, defense, shooting and team skills. Campers are separated into teaching groups/teams based on their age and ability, emphasizing skill development, intensity and leadership.

Dates: June 29-July 2 Ages: 9 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 27 Cost: $500-$550 Phone Number: (800) 406-3926 Website: nbccamps.com/ basketball/camps/coloradochristian-university

Dates: June 29-July 2 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 27 Cost: $500-$550 Phone Number: (800) 406-3926 Website: nbccamps.com/ basketball/camps/coloradochristian-university

Dates: July 20-July, 24 Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $570-$620 Phone Number: (800) 406-9326 Website: nbccamps.com/ volleyball/camps/volleyball-campcolorado-christian-university

NBC CAMPS- SHOOTING AND ATTACK MOVES BASKETBALL CAMP

Shooting and Attack Moves Camp focuses on basketball’s most crucial skill-shooting! At this camp NBC staff work with campers to gain greater depth as a shooter as well as honing offensive moves. The focus of this camp is to become an offensive threat on the court, including video shot analysis.

Dates: June 1-5 Ages: 11 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $570-$620 Phone Number: (800) 406-3926 Website: nbccamps.com/ basketball/camps/coloradochristian-university

NBC CAMPS- COMPLETE PLAYER INTENSIVE VOLLEYBALL CAMP

NBC Volleyball Intensive Camp offers high-level training in all aspects of the sport for experienced players who want a competitive and energetic environment. NBC’s Volleyball Intensive curriculum is all encompassing to helps athletes develop and master skills to play volleyball with excellence.

Dates: July 17-19 Ages: 12 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: July 10 Cost: $459-$499 Phone Number: (800) 406-3926 Website: nbccamps.com/ volleyball/camps/fountain-valleyschool-colorado-springs-covolleyball-camps

OUTTA BOUNDS, CAMP TIMBERLINE

A Christian sports and adventure camp featuring the best counselors! Including sports, a portable high ropes course, climbing wall, giant inflatables, theme parties and more!

Dates: Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 3 Cost: $250 Phone Number: (303) 359-2218 Website: camptimberline.com

PEDALHEADS LEARN-TORIDE BIKE CAMP

Kids will gain the skills they need to ride independently. Our most POPULAR camp is Level 1 Newbees where they learn how to ride without training wheels!

Advanced riders can take higher bike levels where they will learn how to ride safely on the road.

Dates: May 26-29, June 8-12, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 27-31 Ages: 3 and up Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $175 to $364 per week Phone Number: (798) 598-4938 Website: pedalheads.com/bike

NBC CAMPS- COMPLETE PLAYER VOLLEYBALL CAMP

NBC’s Complete Player Volleyball curriculum is all encompassing to help athletes develop and master skills to play the game of volleyball with excellence. Camp offers training in all aspects of the sport including leadership and confidence training.

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Complete Player Intensive Basketball Camp will challenge athletes with more live-action skill development than the complete player camp and prepare athletes for more competitive play at the high school and college level.

Athletes who attend must have a fair amount of experience and ability.

GOAL SCORING CAMP

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 10 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 13 Cost: $195 Phone Number: (303) 466-0096 Website: broomfieldsoccerclub. org/Default.aspx?tabid=706282

FLATIRONS VOLLEYBALL CLUB SUMMER CAMPS

NBC CAMPS- COMPLETE PLAYER INTENSIVE BASKETBALL CAMP

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP

The program at Rocky Mountain Day Camp is built for fun!

Campers gain confidence and self-esteem through a wide variety of activities. Every activity offered is conducted by its expert staff in an age and ability appropriate manner.

Dates: May 26-June 12, June 1526, June 29-July 17, July 20-31 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 27 Cost: $352-$440 per week Phone Number: (720) 369-8042 Website: rockymtndaycamp.com

SQUARE STATE SKATE - OVERNIGHT SKATE CAMPING TRIP

Skateboarding and camping: an opportunity for fun, growth and connection that can change lives.

This year we will be traveling to Breckenridge, Vail, Carbondale, Leadville, Gunnison, Frisco and many more great skateparks while camping at designated campsites near these towns.

Dates: July 6-10, July 13-17, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 8 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: June 30 Cost: $500-$600 Phone Number: (720) 394-5749 Website: squarestateskate.com

SQUARE STATE SKATE SUMMER SKATE CAMP

Explore skateboarding while riding some of the best parks in the Front Range. We’ll skate our “home park” in the morning before jumping on our Skate Bus to visit different parks in the area and explore a variety of terrain.

Make new friends, have fun and be part of our active skateboard community.

Dates: May 25-26, June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 2226, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 15 Cost: $85-$375 Phone Number: (720) 394-5749 Website: squarestateskate.com

SQUARE STATE SKATE SUMMER SKATE LESSONS

Learn how to safely progress while having fun on your skateboard! We welcome skaters of all ages and skill levels to join us as we work on everything from learning how to stand and roll on your skateboard to challenging yourself with tricks. Safety, etiquette, history and skate culture.

Dates: May 25-26, June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 2226, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $25-$110 Phone Number: (720) 394-5749 Website: squarestateskate.com

TRAINING FOR WARRIORS LONGMONT

Challenges for the body and mind keep campers active and engaged! Expert coaches work with kids to build physical strength and self-confidence.

Teamwork and celebration are emphasized in this half or full day program!

Dates: June 1-5 Ages: 11 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $35-$379 Phone: (720) 600-4375 Website: tfwlongmont.com

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL CAMP

By far the best soccer camp in Colorado and in the country.

There are over 30 collegiate programs represented on the coaching staff spanning from all over the world. Competitive and fun learning environment tailored to the individual or team.

Dates: July 16-19 Ages: 10 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: July 9 Cost: $530-$630 Phone Number: (303) 492-8623 Website: cubuffs.com/ sports/2018/11/12/coloradosoccer-camps.aspx

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Embark on daily“discovery digs”to explore God’s most precious promises: God loves you God knows you God treasures you God forgives you God is always with you

Heart of Longmont UMC 350 11th Ave. Longmont, Colorado 80501 Register at www.heartoflongmont.org Questions? Contact Misty at kidsofhol@hotmail.com

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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS

Y RIDERS CYCLING CAMP

Be coached by current CU coaches and players in an expertly designed camp curriculum suitable for all playing abilities and level of experience. Pizza party and Chip appearance on the last day! The BEST Soccer camp in Colorado!

Dates: Youth Day Camp I: June 1-5; Youth Day Camp II: June 15-19 Ages: 4 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $215-$285 Phone Number: (303) 492-8623 Website: cubuffs.com/ sports/2018/11/12/coloradosoccer-camps.aspx

Children learn how to ride a two-wheeler in Learn-to-Bike Camp and build their skills in Y Riders Basic Skills. Junior Y Riders gives campers the skills to feel confident on the road, path or mountain.

Dates: Weekly sessions throughout the summer Ages: 1st to 5th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 7 Cost: $310-$365 Phone Number: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org

VAIL RECREATION SPORTS CAMPS

Vail Recreation offers a fun variety of sports camps throughout the summer taught by professional coaches and athletes. Basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, tennis, golf, mountain biking, gymnastics, day camps and more!

Weekly camps throughout the summer focus on different sports disciplines.

Dates: June through August Ages: 4 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $101-$250 Phone Number: (970) 479-2279 Website: vailrec.com

XTREME ALTITUDE GYMNASTICS

Xtreme Altitude offers Gymnastics Camps for all recreational levels. Participants will practice new skills, foundational basics, strength training, and flexibility.

There will be games, activities, and new friends...all in one of the most exciting sports of the Summer Olympics!

Y WORLD OF SPORTS CAMP & FUN

Campers will explore the wide world of sports through teambuilding, skill progression and tons of playing time. Each week also includes traditional camp activities, such as swimming, gaga ball, archery, field trips and more.

Dates: weekly sessions throughout the summer Ages: 1st to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 14 Cost: $310-$365 Phone Number: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org

Dates: June 15-19; July 13-17; Aug. 3-7 Ages: 4 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 7 Cost: $225-$425 Phone Number: (720) 887-6752 Website: xtremealtitude.com/ camps Experience worship, hiking, rock climbing, Bible Studies, archery, and more at 8500' elevation!

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CAL-WOOD The 2020 theme for Cal-Wood summer camps is “The Summer of the Mighty Mountain.” Cal-Wood offers experiential education through true Colorado adventures

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP With school locations in Erie, Superior and Boulder, Rocky Mountain Day Camp kicks off its first 2020 summer camp session on May 26. The family-run camp is focused on offering a diversity of classic camp activities like relay games, sports, arts and crafts for children ages 4 to 15. rockymtndaycamp.com COLORADO MOUNTAIN RANCH Nature and the outdoors are the central focus of the summer day camps at Boulder’s Colorado Mountain Ranch. Focus Day Camps for rising 5th to 11th graders explore topics like horses, water and gymnastics, while the Adventure Day Camps for 8th to 11th graders offer an array of classic activities throughout each weekly session. coloradomountainranch.com/ summer-day-camp

Summer Camps • Indoor • Indoor/Outdoor Combination • Outdoor Adventure • 3 or 5 Days • Full or Half Days

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CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP AT THE BOULDER JCC For kids between the ages of 5 and 13, Cherryvale Day Camp at the Boulder Jewish Community Center (JCC) offers a truly classic summer camp experience with weekly themes like Animals at the Farm and Farm to Fork. Half-day camps are offered in both morning and afternoon sessions starting May 26, and full-day camps start June 1. boulderjcc.org.

for children ages 4 to 19. A calendar packed with fun weekly themes starts on June 8. Cal-Wood also offers financial aid. calwood. org/camps

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TRADITIONAL CAMPS BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR WEEKLY ENRICHMENT CAMPS

Beautiful Savior is a Christian elementary school and child care center. It offers weekly enrichment camps with in-house field trips.

Dates: May 26-Aug. 7 Ages: 6 weeks to 8 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: Weekly rates Phone: (303) 469-2049 Website: beautifulsaviorbroomfield.org

BOULDER JCC CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP

Cherryvale Day Camps build resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving, and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as farm, dance, theater, Legos®, STEAM, business, leadership and more.

Dates: May 26-Aug.14 Ages: 4 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 5 Cost: $175-$400 Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: KIDZ KAMP (EAST BOULDER)

Come join us this summer as we weave our way through weekly themes and daily fun! On top of the activities described in the weekly themes, campers will have the opportunity to swim every day, canoe and fish once a week and enjoy a weekly field trip!

Dates: May 26-29, June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 2226, June 29-July 2, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: $275-$345 Phone: (303)413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: KIDZ KAMP (NORTH BOULDER)

Everything kids love is packed into this camp: Gymnastics at Boulder’s largest and bestequipped gymnastics facility, cooling off each day in our leisure pool, a weekly field trip, Friday Park days, gym games, crafts, science, and much more. With hours to accommodate working

families. Check out the themes, choose your weeks and sign up for this popular camp today!

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 2, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: $315-$381 Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: KIDZ KAMP (SOUTH BOULDER)

At our Kidz Kamp at South, we will be field tripping weekly, swimming every day, canoeing, rock climbing, crafts, and endless amounts of fun and active games.

Our Kidz Kamp South is the only camp we offer where guardians have the option to register for three days (you pick the days) or five days a week!

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: COLOR WARS Teams earn points by competing in challenges and events throughout this action packed week. Typical team challenges include tug-of-war, dodgeball, soccer, basketball and other games. This is a great week for building teamwork, meeting and making new friends.

Dates: Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: $275-$345 Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: OLYMPICS!

Campers enjoy their favorite Olympic sports with a camp twist!

Competition play will focus on good sportsmanship and what it means to be an Olympian with medal prizes. They will also get a chance to play some less known, but equally fun, sports like bocce ball, horseshoes, ladder ball and more.

Dates: Call for details Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

Jarrow Montessori School Roots & Wings Camp For 3-6 year-olds Summer Camp encompasses all the benefits of the traditional Montessori classroom with the added fun and adventure found on our extensive outdoor campus! Located in the heart of North Boulder on a beautiful 3-acre campus.

Half & Full Day Options Session 1: June 1-26 / Session 2: July 6-24 For more information & to register visit www.jarrow.org

Enrolling now for limited spots in our school year program for ages 18 months to12 years

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Jarrow Montessori School* Toddler-6th grade * AMS Accredited School * 3900 Orange Court, Boulder, CO 80304 303.443.0511 * www.jarrow.org 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION: THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Enjoy summer favorites like: soccer, bocce ball, flag football, Capture the Flag, kickball, canoeing, and more. This week will also feature field trips to both Scott Carpenter Pool and the Boulder Reservoir.

Dates: Call for details Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Cost: Call for details Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

CAL-WOOD CAMPS

Located on 1200-plus acres in Boulder County Cal-Wood Education Center has been providing incredible mountain programs to children for nearly 40 years. Its goal is to teach an appreciation of oneself, each other and the outdoors.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 1 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $330-$1400 Phone: (303) 449-0603 Website: calwood.org/camps

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BROOMFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUMMER CAMPS

Broomfield UMC is committed to “being the church” in our community to offer safe and Christ centered summer programming for kids. Camps are theme specific- science, STEM/robotics, sports, arts-with Christian curriculum and fun activities for all.

Dates: June 15-19, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $185-$200 Phone: (303) 466-1719 Website: broomfieldumc.org/ summer-camps

BVSD LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CAMPS Fill the gaps between your summer vacations with BVSD Summer Camps! Half-day, oneweek innovative camps let kids pick their own next adventure, build self-esteem and stay engaged.

Dates: May 26-Aug. 17 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $100-$445 Phone: (720) 561-5968 Website: lll.bvsd.org

The summer child care program at New Horizon Academy, Camp Discovery, is your child’s passport to a summer of fun, friends and field trips. Summer at New Horizon Academy provides your child a safe environment to learn, play, and explore during those happy summer days.

Dates: June 1-Aug. 31 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: Varies by age group Phone: (763) 557-1111 Website: newhorizonacademy.net/ learning-programs/campdiscovery-summer-program/

has taken their own life. Its goal is to not only support our teens, but give them the confidence and information to help someone in need. Climbing, rafting, mountain climbing and friends to last a lifetime!

Dates: July 20-25 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: April 3 Cost: Choose your price!

Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campjojo.me

COLORADO MOUNTAIN RANCH

The Colorado Mountain Ranch nestled in the town of Gold Hill, offers children ages 7 to 16 the outdoor experience they are looking for. With Transportation provided to and from Boulder each day! It offers the longest camp day and offer an optional over night on Thursdays.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 2, July 6- 10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug.3-7, Aug.10-14 Ages: 7 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 10 Cost: $495-$645 Phone: (303) 442-4557 Website: coloradomountainranch.com

CAMP EXPLORER

Camp Explorer is licensed by the State of Colorado and is held to the highest standards. Our program is open to any child who is 6 to 15 years old. Kids are sure to have fun all summer long while they are busy with games, sports, art and crafts, field trips, swimming, and various park activities.

Dates: May 27-July 31; Extension Camp: Aug. 3-14 Ages: 6 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $85-$205 Phone: (303) 464-5541 Website: broomfield.org/3063/ Summer-Camp

CAMP JOJO

Camp Jojo is a special camp for teens that know someone that

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Ages: 3 to14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $60-$185 Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: friendsschoolboulder. org/programs/summer-programs

GAME ON! SPORTS 4 GIRLS - BOULDER

Empowering girls ages 5 to 14 of all skill levels through the power of sports. Learn and play multiple sports daily in a warm, fun, and spirited environment.

Confidence-building program designed to build girls strong in body, mind, and team. After care available. Half day for PK-K campers.

Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17 Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $360-$385 Phone Number: (720) 893-2386 Website: gameonsports4girls.com/ boulder

KEYSTONE SCIENCE SCHOOL DAY CAMP

FRIENDS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

From preschool backyard camp to classes in music, cooking, STEM, art, acting and sports, Friends School offers one of the most popular summer programs in Boulder for students ages 3 to 14 years. Choose from a wide variety of week-long, half-day and full-day summer classes.

Dates: June 1-24

Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional and adventurous day camps.

Since 1976, our beautiful, 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the Continental Divide serves the perfect base camp for a summer full of adventure and new friends. New themes each week. ACA Accredited.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 14 Cost: $89-$599 Phone: (970) 468-2098 Website: keystonescienceschool.org/ camp

Registration open now!

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KEYSTONE SCIENCE SCHOOL OVERNIGHT CAMP

Traditional and adventurous overnight Summer Camp in the Rocky Mountains. Explore the natural world while making new friends and gaining leadership & wilderness skills. Each week has a theme- rafting, horseback riding, climbing and more! Morrison pick-up and drop-off available.

ACA Accredited.

Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $529-$2249 Phone: (970) 468-2098 Website: keystonescienceschool.org/ camp

summer day camp for ages 5 to 10 with swimming twice a week and weekly field trips to various Longmont parks. Flexible enrollment and payment options; accepts CCAP. Join them for a few days, a few weeks, or all summer!

Dates: May 26-Aug. 7 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 31 Cost: $42.50-$53 per day Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-n-z/ recreation-services/childrenyouth-teen-programs/summerday-camp

LONGMONT MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP

Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join them this summer and discover history, art, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on camps. Camps average $10 per hour or less.

Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $180-$350 Phone: (303) 774-4715 Website: longmontmuseum.org

LONGMONT SUMMER DAY CAMP Activity-based traditional

MAGICAL SUMMER 2020 - FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY, DRAGON FLIGHT

Flagstaff Academy is looking forward to an magical summer camp year. Camps are open to all children grades Pre-K through age 15. Camps are organized by age (PreK-1, 2-4 and Teen) to ensure each camper is surrounded by peers and that activities are age appropriate.

PreK-1 Camp and 2-4 Camps includes three field trips per week, bike and scooter day and

camp theme day. Teen Camp offers a field trip each day including Elitch Gardens, Rockies, and Brighton Oasis. Specialty Camps include Cooking Camp, Garden Camp (Greenhouse), Kindergarten Camp and more.

Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 4-1/2 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: April 5 Cost: $40-$55 per day Phone: (303) 217-6764 Website: flagstaffacademy.org

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP

The program at Rocky Mountain Day Camp is built for fun!

Campers gain confidence and self-esteem through a wide variety of activities. Every activity offered is conducted by its expert staff in an age and ability appropriate manner.

Dates: May 26-June 12, June 1526, June 29-July 17, July 20-31 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 27 Cost: $352-$440 per week Phone Number: (720) 369-8042 Website: rockymtndaycamp.com

ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS’ COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMP Community Schools Summer Camps enrich the lives of children in safe and welcoming environments while supporting

them to realize their highest potential. Staff offer enrichment and recreation activities to support a well-rounded experience, including field trips throughout the Front Range and regular swim trips. School-age summer camp sites include: Fall River, Central, Grand View, Hygiene, Legacy, Black Rock, Lyons, Longmont Estates and Red Hawk. Pre-K sites include Central and Legacy.

Dates: June 1- Aug. 7 Ages: Pre-K to 5th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $50 per child. $75 per family. $42 per day.

Phone: (303) 702-7914 Website: stvrain.revtrak.net

SUMMER CAMP AT BCD

Boulder Country Day School (BCD) offers an exciting line up of summer programs sure to excite the artist, athlete, chef, scientist, musician and more in your child.

All day, morning, and afternoon camps available. BCD camps are planned by early childhood experts with young children’s needs in mind.

Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $350 Phone: (303) 527-4931 Website: bouldercountryday.org/ programs/summer-camp

National Arts and Media Camp SUMMER ARTS CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 3 SESSIONS WITH PROGRAMS IN: • Photography • Ableton Live/Audio Production • 2D Animation/Illustration • Mural Creation • Comic Book Character Design • Music Industry • Filmmaking • Motion Graphics

Experiential STEM learning and summer fun!

K-8 SUMMER CAMPS and HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

CU Boulder | CU Anschutz May 26 - July 31

APPLY TODAY AT: artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/lynxcamps SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Register online: colorado.edu/sciencediscovery

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Dates: May 26-July 31 Ages: K to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $265-$365 Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org

TWEEN LOCO SUMMER CAMP

Experiential-based traditional summer camp for youth ages 11 to 13 that utilizes local opportunities and camper input.

Includes swimming twice a week and weekly field trips. Expanded hours of camp available. Flexible enrollment and payment options.

Join them for a few days, a few weeks or all summer!

Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 11 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 31 Cost: $44-$55 per day Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-n-z/ recreation-services/childrenyouth-teen-programs/summerday-camp

YMCA Camp Noco is an enriching traditional day camp experience. Campers unplug, enjoy hands-on learning, build confidence and try tons of activities: archery, sports and swimming, STEM, crafts, outdoor education, ice skating, field trips and more. Part-time and full-time available.

Dates: Aug. 10-14 Ages: All ages Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/ organictheater.mypaysimple. com/s/reelkids

AERIAL SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH AND TEENS

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YMCA CAMP SANTA MARIA

In the heart of the Rockies, YMCA Camp Santa Maria offers a classic overnight camp experience.

Campers kayak, paddleboard, swim, enjoy crafts, learn archery, explore, build gnome homes and learn outdoor skills while learning independence, challenging their own limitations and connecting with nature.

Dates: June 7-Aug. 14 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 7 Cost: $395-$845 Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcacampsantamaria.org

ACTING FOR FILM I SUMMER INTENSIVE

This program focuses on character development and delivery while learning basic principles of acting on camera.

We will screen our completed project for parents and families at the end of the week!

Dates: Aug. 3-7 Ages: All ages Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

Join professional teachers of aerial arts and dance for these exciting camps! Students are invited to learn to fly on trapeze, aerial fabric, and aerial sling, as well as dance, improvisation, and performance skills. Each week culminates in an informal performance for family and friends!

Dates: June 1-5: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17) June 8-12: Lil Flyers Aerial Camp (ages 5 to 7), Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17) June 15-19: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17) June 22-26: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17), Intermediate/Advanced Teen Aerial Boot Camp (ages 12 to 17) June 29-July 3: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17) July 6-10: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17), Lil Flyers Aerial Camp (ages 5 to 7)

Ultimate Teen Camp gives young people options for field trips, biking adventures or mountain climbing excursions. Leaders in Training Camp gives helps teens begin their journey as leaders, spending a bulk of their summer working with young campers and doing a service-learning trip to

A great way for students ages 2 through adults, beginning through professional, to spend your summer dancing.

August 10-12

SUMMER INTENSIVES Boulder Ballet has earned a reputation for offering the most comprehensive and rewarding dance experience for the classical ballet student. Our program offers top quality instructors dedicated to the learning process of each individual student.

This is an opportunity for students to get a jump start on preparation for competitions. All students interested in being considered for YAGP coaching need to register for these variations classes.

Levels 4–5

This program focuses on character development and delivery while learning basic principles of acting on camera.

We will screen our completed

Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 20 Cost: $210-$350 Phone: (303) 245-8272 Website: frequentflyers.org/camps

August 10–14 Level 2B 9:30–10:30AM

Levels 3A/3B

10:30AM–12:30PM

2020 Summer Camps

Levels 4–5

9:30AM–Noon 1:00–3:30PM

Levels 6–7

CHINESE CULTURAL DANCE

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Kids Ages 5 - 15

Levels 6–7–Adult

1:00–2:30PM

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8 Weeks with over 80 camps, you could attend a dif different camp every week... www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps www

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August 3–7

www.boulderballet.org

An enriching cultural exchange in dance. This program will i nclude four styles of Chinese Traditional Dance taught by renowned educators from China.

Boulder Ballet School

2590 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 303.443.0028 x1 info@boulderballet.org

Classes Offered: • Technique, pointe and variations • Musical Theatre, modern, character, and contemporary dance • Pilates, yoga, and body-rolling

ACTING FOR FILM 2 SUMMER INTENSIVE

MASTER CLASSES

June 1–August 1

July 13–31

July 20-22: Youth Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 11), Teen Aerial Camp (ages 12 to 17)

YMCA TEEN DAY CAMPS

VARIATIONS CLASSES

SUMMER CLASSES

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Dates: Sessions throughout summer Ages: Ultimate Teen Camp: 6th9th Grade; Leaders in Training: 8th-10th Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 23 Cost: $340-$825 Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcanoco.org

project for parents and families at the end of the week.

July 13-17: Youth & Teen Aerial Camp (ages 8 to 17), Intermediate/Advanced Teen Aerial Boot Camp (ages 12 to 17)

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the Sioux YMCA.

2020 SUMMER CAMPS

BOULDER JCC CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP

working collaboratively to create films you can be proud of.

Dates: July 6-10 Ages: 9 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 4 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 5 Cost: $175-$400 Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps

GROWING GARDENS: FIELD TO FORK COOKING CAMP - INTERNATIONAL STREET FOOD

BVSD LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CAMPS Fill the gaps between your summer vacations with BVSD Summer Camps! Half-day, oneweek innovative camps let kids pick their own next adventure, build self-esteem and stay engaged.

Dates: May 26-Aug. 17 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $100 - $445 Phone: (720) 561-5968 Website: lll.bvsd.org

CAMP JOJO

Camp Jojo is a special camp for teens that know someone that has taken their own life. Its goal is to not only support our teens, but give them the confidence and information to help someone in need. Climbing, rafting, mountain climbing and friends to last a lifetime!

Dates: July 20-25 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Registration Deadline: April 3 Cost: Choose your price!

Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campjojo.me

CAMP KIND

Make a lasting impression on your child this summer: Camp Kind, a unique day camp experience is that imbues children with a love for helping others, the environment and community. Program includes diverse volunteer field trips and innovative kindness workshops in a fun camp environment with cool camp themes and entertainment.

Dates: June 8-July 17 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 608-6099 Website: campkind.org

FILMMAKING FUN

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Ready to explore all the joys of filmmaking? If you are interested in making a movie and are ready to jump in and start directing, acting, editing, or all of the above, this is the camp for you. We will be

Campers will explore the world through their taste buds to create plant-based versions of their favorite street foods. Each day of camp will focus on food from a different country and culture, from Italy to Mexico, America and Asia. As a final project, campers will work in teams to create, garnish, and taste our street food creations. From tacos, to ramen to veggie burgers and fries, there’s a favorite to be had by all.

Dates: June 1-5 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $375 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: SURVIVAL SKILLS IN THE GARDEN

Learn to live off the land this summer by exploring all the resources our garden and the natural world have to offer. We will practice survival skills, learn to read the weather, maps and compasses, as well as discern edible plants. Together, we will build structures and harness the power of the sun to make tasty snacks. Our week will also include fun games and art.

Dates: June 8-12 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: VISUAL ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE GARDEN

Gardens inspire young artists to make unique, garden-themed art!

We will foster our creative side by exploring and using the natural world as our toolkit for creation.

Your child will create visual art all week using different mediums such as photography, paint, and natural materials. We’ll make plantable greeting cards, tea light candles, vegetable prints and so much more.

Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

Cherryvale Day Camps build resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving, and personal growth through traditional day camp and specialty camp options such as farm, dance, theater, Legos®, STEAM, business, leadership and more.

Let’s Have

FUN!

Ages 4 - 15

WELCOME! There are 3 locations this year: 1. Boulder (Centennial Middle School) 2. Erie (NEW - Meadowlark School) 3. Superior (Eldorado K-8)

Sessions Available May 26, 2020 - July 31, 2020

REGISTER TODAY

for the Best Summer Day Camp in Boulder County!

SPRING BREAK CAMP 2020 March 23rd-27th at Eldorado K-8 in Superior

Register Online Today: www.rockymtndaycamp.com 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

GROWING GARDENS: FIELD TO FORK COOKING EATING THE RAINBOW Campers will eat their way through a colorful array of fresh, seasonal produce this week!

Each day will focus on a specific color and highlight the many fruits and vegetables within that hue, along with their nutritional benefits. Campers will transform produce into fun, healthy recipes while learning the importance of creating a rainbow on their plate every day. Each week of camp incorporates knife skills, kitchen safety, cooking, team work, reading, art and games.

Sample Menu: Vegetable-based soups, sauces, salads, spreads and more!

GROWING GARDENS: FIELD TO FORK COOKING: AROUND THE WORLD

We will use the garden environment to transport ourselves to different places around the world using plants!

We’ll explore where in the world plants originated, the ways in which they are adapted for specific climates and conditions, and how different cultures traditionally cultivate, prepare and use them in daily life. We will travel through France, India, Italy, Russia and Vietnam. Each week of camp incorporates knife skills, kitchen safety, cooking, team work, reading, art, music and games.

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $375 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

Dates: July 20-24 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $375 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: FARMING IN THE CITY

GROWING GARDENS: GARDEN DIY - BUILD, MAKE & GROW

Being a farmer is fun! We’ll explore what it means to grow food sustainably on our urban farm in a way that benefits our neighbors, the land, and the quality of the food. Each day we’ll get our hands dirty working in the garden and exploring its many wonders. We’ll meet local farmers and learn about farming across cultures and throughout history.

Children will have fun taking care of plants, harvesting, and enjoying the fruits of their labor!

Every week of camp includes fun games, art, reading and making tasty, garden-fresh snacks.

The garden is an endless source of creativity and inspiration. Join us as we return to our roots and learn how to make everyday projects from the garden - from butter to birdhouses. During this “do it yourself” week, we will learn about all the ways we can use our garden to create things in the kitchen, workshop, or studio.

When we aren’t creating, we will learn about the importance of caring for the garden and our bodies to ensure a sustainable partnership.

Dates: July 6-10 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

Dates: July 27-31 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

GROWING GARDENS: MAGIC & MYSTERIES OF THE GARDEN

GROWING GARDENS: ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & MOVEMENT IN THE GARDEN

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Dates: July 13-17 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

This week, we will foster our creative side by exploring and using the natural world as a toolbox for our imagination.

The garden will inspire artistic expression through photography, movement, poetry, sound and theatrical activities. We will create plays, make music with natural materials, and mimic nature’s movements with our bodies. Our week will include fun games, reading, crafts, and creating tasty snacks from the garden.

Dates: Aug. 3-7 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $325 Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org

There’s so much more happening in the garden than meets the eye: microorganisms in the soil, tiny insects and many animal and bird visitors. Spend a week exploring the natural mysteries the garden has to offer. We’ll learn about different plants and their medicinal uses, then use our knowledge to make potions and snacks. Children will build homes to attract animals in the garden or try their luck at making homes to attract fairies and gnomes! This week is filled with crafts, games, reading, and making tasty snacks.

JARROW MONTESSORI ROOTS & WINGS CAMP

A Montessori program with indoor and outdoor Montessori activities and lessons, as well as caring for and harvesting from our abundant school garden, free play and exploration on our many playgrounds, and our special water days.

Dates: June 1-26, July 6-24 Ages: 3 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 16 Cost: $1,135-$2,250 Phone: (720) 308-3683 Website: jarrow.org/summercamp-registration

LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY KIDS AND CRITTERS CAMP

Our half-day mini camps promote development of safe animalhandling skills, encourage careers with animals and teach kids how they can help animals in our community. Campers expand their knowledge of animal care, welfare and safety through interactive games, activities and presentations.

Dates: June 8-10, June 15-17, June 22-24, June 29-July 1 Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $180 per session Phone: (303) 772-1232 Website: longmonthumane.org/ ?q=kids-and-critters-camp

MAGICAL SUMMER 2020 - FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY, DRAGON FLIGHT

Flagstaff Academy is looking forward to another magical summer camp year. Camps are open to all children grades PreK through age 15. Camps are organized by age (PreK-1, 2-4, and Teen) to ensure each camper is surrounded by peers and that activities are age appropriate.

PreK-1 Camp and 2-4 Camps includes three field trips per week, bike and scooter day and camp theme day. Teen Camp offers a field trip each day including Elitch Gardens, Rockies, and Brighton Oasis. Specialty Camps include Cooking Camp, Garden Camp (Greenhouse), Kindergarten Camp and more.

Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 4-1/2 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: April 5 Cost: $40-$55 per day Phone: (303) 217-6764 Website: flagstaffacademy.org

MARINE SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS WITH OCEAN FIRST INSTITUTE Ocean adventure, right in the mountains of CO! Students can choose from several camps: Girls in Ocean Science, Ocean Science, Marine Conservation, and Ocean Research & Tech.

Camps are run by staff scientists who will share their knowledge of the marine world through interactive learning and fun!

Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 Ages: 3rd to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 28 Cost: $225 Phone: (303) 956-7885 Website: oceanfirstinstitute.org/ what-we-do/youth-programs/ summer-camps

NEW GENERATION THEATRE ACADEMY

LONGMONT MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP

Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join them this summer and discover history, art, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on camps. Camps average $10 per hour or less.

Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $180-$350 Phone: (303) 774-4715 Website: longmontmuseum.org

Longmont Theatre Company’s summer youth theatre program New Generation Theatre Academy offers theatre education through live performances on the big stage. Kids from ages 5 to 18 years in separate sessions enjoy the total use of the 300 seat historic theatre located at 513 Main Street in Longmont.

Dates: June 1-5: Storybook Theatre (Ages: 5 to 7); June 8 –19: Doctor Doolittle, JR (Ages: 8 to 11); June 22–July 10, Madagascar - A Musical Adventure, JR: (Ages: 12 to 13); July 20-31: Into The Woods, Jr. (Ages: 14 to18) Ages: 5 to 18 years old Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $150 to $560 Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org/ new-generation-theateracademy-2020.

2020 SUMMER CAMPS

RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES

At Renaissance Adventures’ outdoor Adventure Quest camps adventures abound as girls and boys become the heroes of a mythic quest. Its award winning live-action role-playing camps are co-creative and appeal to all ages.

Solve mysteries and riddles, battle monsters with safe foam swords and save the kingdom!

Dates: July 7-10 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $339-$685 Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com

SCREENWRITING

It is time to turn story concepts into scripts! Learn how with our very own professional screenwriter, Kelly McAllister. A week of creative storytelling and wild laughs as you develop your very own characters and plots to tell stories never imagined before.

Dates: July 27-31 Ages: 10 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

STEVE & KATE’S CAMP

At Steve & Kate’s kids have free choice, learn to trust their own judgment, and become prepared

to tackle an ever-changing world.

Kids choose from an array of creative activities, including Sewing, Media Lab, Sports, Bakery, RC Raceway, Scrap Heap, Arcade, Daily Specials and Pie Day Fridays.

Dates: May 26-July 31 (Boulder), June 8-Aug.14 (Denver) Ages: Kindergarten to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: Day Pass $95, Summer Pass $2850. Financial aid available.

Phone: Boulder: (303) 848-8713; Denver: (720) 439-7785 Website: steveandkatescamp.com

ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS’ COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMP Community Schools Summer Camps enrich the lives of children in safe and welcoming environments while supporting them to realize their highest potential. Staff offer enrichment and recreation activities to support a well-rounded experience, including field trips throughout the Front Range and regular swim trips. School-age summer camp sites include: Fall River, Central, Grand View, Hygiene, Legacy, Black Rock, Lyons, Longmont Estates and Red Hawk. Pre-K sites include Central and Legacy.

Dates: June 1- Aug. 7 Ages: Pre-K to 5th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $50 per child. $75 per

family. $42 per day.

Phone: (303) 702-7914 Website: stvrain.revtrak.net

THEATER TECH

Join the man who brought the dazzling magic of Frozen to life to embark on the artistic adventure of theatre tech and set design.

Work side by side with Reel Kids Productions! Learn lights, sound, set, prop, and costume design, plus a little theater magic in this week of creativity and design!

Dates: July 20-24 Ages: 10 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

VIDEO EDITING

Ready to take your editing to the next level? Learn to turn any footage into a beautiful creation through the magic of editing.

We’ll learn new techniques, seek inspiration from the greatest editing sequences, and focus on the skills you‘re most interested in!

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 10 to18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 14 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

WEB SERIES FILM CAMP

Discover and unleash your inner superhero in this Marvelous camp. We’ll be creating and reimagining the greatest moments in Marvel history in our own videos. Ready to explore the intricacies of comics to movie empire? Amidst super film making, we’ll nerd out like the super fans we truly are.

Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 9 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $250 Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: organictheater. mypaysimple.com/s/reelkids

WOW! SUMMER CAMPS

Keep your kids learning and exploring this summer! WOW! Children’s Museum is offering six different week long camps (half days) for children ages 4 to 8 years. All summer camps are hands-on with a focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Relationships, Engineering, Art and Math) topics and activities.

Dates: May 25-29, June 8-12, June 22-26. July 13-17, July 20-24, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 4 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Registration Deadline: May 23 Cost: $150-$175 per camp Phone: (303) 604-2424 Website: wowchildrensmuseum.org/ programs-events/camps

GIRLS’

WILDERNESS

PROGRAMS PROGRAM

HOW WILL YOUR GIRL GET OUT THIS SUMMER?

Backpacking - Rock Climbing Canoeing - Outdoor Skills Nature Connection - Make New Friends Connect with Positive Female Role Models & More

YOUTH JOURNALISM DAY For Kids ages 8 to 14 Thursday, June 25, 2020 Metropolitan State University of Denver

COURSES FOR EVERYONE

Need-based financial aid is available for ALL girls’courses. Partial or full support for all income levels! Gear and food is also provided for every program. Ages 6 years and up!

Cost for the day is $65 and includes breakfast and lunch. Spend the day with professionals and learn journalism skills: interviewing, story writing and photography.

EASY FINANCIAL APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT: womenswilderness.org/financialaid

Limited to the first 75 students

REGISTRATION FOR 2020 PROGRAMS IS HAPPENING NOW! Visit WomensWilderness.org for all the details

Register today! Go to ColoradoNIE.com for more details, FAQs and registration form.

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OUR MISSION

Support girls, women and LGBTQ+ people in accessing their power and improving their health through connections to the outdoors and community.

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Today’s durable, kid-friendly flooring doesn’t skimp on style

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hanks to breakthrough waterproof and wear-resistant technology, flooring today offers a wide spectrum of durable, kidfriendly options without sacrificing beauty or comfort.

Scott McDonald, who co-owns McDonald Carpet One Floor and Home in Boulder with his wife, Kelley, said resilient, kid-friendly flooring options are often divided into stainand wear-resistant carpeting and waterproof hardwood, laminate and vinyl options.

Kelley noted that her team can help home owners determine which flooring best suits a room and said parents should consider, among other factors, the traffic of a room, desired sound proofing and use of the room and how frequently a space will be cleaned. Scott said, “It is a pleasure for us to be able to see a family’s environment and transform it into a very personal space for them, one that reflects their personalities and lifestyles.”

STAIN- AND WEAR-RESISTANT FLOORING BY ROOM For those wanting the coziness of carpet, Scott said, “To add stain resistance without giving up comfort, carpeting made out of Triexta fiber is a great choice for a living room. It is almost impossible to stain and is very durable.”

Likewise, carpet with Triexta fiber is ideal in a child’s bedroom. Scott recalled, “We had a client whose child wrote on the carpet with a pink highlighter, and it cleaned right out.”

Mudrooms are essential entryways for families with kids – and as such, mudroom flooring endures a significant beating. Scott suggested luxury vinyl plank or tile flooring for this space, as luxury vinyl plank or tile can “withstand spills and scratching and doesn’t stain or fade,” he said. Likewise, luxury vinyl plank flooring brings long-lasting flair to a playroom or family rec room.

Finally, busy parents demand workhorse kitchen flooring that radiates warmth and panache. Scott observed, “Waterproof hardwood is great for kitchens because it can withstand spills and minor leaks but has the look and feel of real hardwood – because it is.”

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Luxury vinyl flooring offers the best of both worlds, with high-end designer looks and waterproof and stain-resistant guarantees. (Photo: McDonald Carpet One Floor and Home).

BUDGET AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS FLOORING Families on a budget need not skimp on style.

Kelley said home owners can save money by shopping from items in stock and by “using remnants of carpet when you have smaller spaces or one room.” A bedroom or living area with hardwood, vinyl or laminate can bump up the comfort “with a nice custom area rug to warm up the room,” Scott added.

Those seeking environmentally-conscious flooring have options too. “Cork, bamboo and Marmoleum are all great go-tos for anyone that wants a more environmentally-sound option for their floor,” Scott said. “They are sustainable, recyclable and natural.”

Marmoleum is a brand of linoleum flooring crafted with linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour, limestone, pigment and jute.

Finally, “whether carpet, hardwood or vinyl plank, regular vacuuming is the number one thing you can do to keep your floors looking great well into the future,” Kelley said.

McDonald Carpet One offers carpet cleaning service and multiple flooring care products.

To consult with a flooring expert, visit mcdonaldcarpetoneboulder.com.

TOP: Walnut flooring from the Eureka Springs collection brings warmth while also withstanding spills. BOTTOM: Carpet continues to be a family favorite in bedrooms and living areas. (Photo: McDonald Carpet One Floor and Home).

ER SUMMS CAMP :

Theater, Dance, & Art

All Day & Part Day Camps • Ages 3-16

www.artshub.org

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420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

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Knights, Eagles, Panthers, Trojans, Coyotes, Warriors, Cougars, Pumas, Tigers, Lions – no matter which high school team or sport you follow, you’ll find scores, in-depth coverage and more at BoCoPreps.com.

Knights, Eagles, Panthers, Trojans, Coyotes, Warriors, Cougars, Pumas, Tigers, Lions – no matter which high school team or sport Knights, Eagles, Trojans, Coyotes, youPanthers, follow, you’ll find scores, in-depth coverage Warriors, Cougars, Pumas, Tigers, Lions – and no matter which high school teammore or sport at BoCoPreps.com.

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CAMP GEAR

Shoes set the pace for summer camp

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ere’s hoping this will be a summer of discovery for your child – discovering new ideas, new activities and new ways of understanding. This summer your child will stand on his or her own two feet and you want to make sure those feet are ready for all kinds of activity.

There are several guidelines for camp shoes that may help your decision-making.

First, the shoe has to fit the activity. Your child may need high-quality and durable water shoes, sports shoes, trail shoes and boots for riding horses. There are shoes specifically designed for dance or tennis.

Second, avoid low quality material like plastic that doesn’t allow feet to breath. That can worsen sweating and create blisters.

Extensive outdoor activities will keep your child hopping.

Third, soles should not be hard or slick. Test to see if the soles flex when you bend them.

Fourth, have the child’s foot measured, not just for length but width too. You’d be surprised how much your child’s foot has grown since the last shopping trip. Be sure your child tries on both shoes and walks around on the carpet in the store. During a long day at

camp, comfort is key.

Fifth, younger children should be able to take shoes off and put them on themselves.

Velcro straps and toggle shoelaces may be your little child’s best foot friend.

An outstanding brand for kids’ camp is Keen, carried at Brown’s Shoe Fit in downtown Longmont.

fit lace-capture system and a padded collar and tongue for comfort. There’s a breathable mesh lining and a performance mesh and synthetic upper, a metatomical molded footbed and cleansport nxt for natural odor control (that’s fancy shoe manufacturer talk for “You’re gonna like this”).

COOL FOR CAMP Look for shoes that offer extra ventilation.

A good example is the Newport H2. It’s water-ready with quick-drying webbing and a durable rubber outsole for traction as kids tackle many activities during camp. An adjustable hook-and-loop strap lets kids put them on themselves. Being able to throw the shoes or sandals into the washing machine keeps them looking fresh and ready for all summer camp activities and beyond.

HIKING AND RIDING The Keen Targhee WP Boot has a leather and textile upper with a dry waterproof, breathable membrane inside. The boots for bigger children have the secure-fit lace-capture system and children’s sizes have adjustable hook-and-loop closure. One innovation is that the rubber sole is non-marking and doesn’t leave a trace on your floors.

NEW CONFIDENCE The last thing your kids want to worry about is whether they can get their shoes on and off.

Bungee and hook-and-loop closures make it super easy for kids to quickly get in and out of their shoes, while also giving them a secure fit.

Obviously, the Newport H2 fits the bill but the Little Kids Chandler CNX works too. It has the adjustable hook-and-loop closure, a secure-

Sunflower Farm Nature, Animals and Kids

Summer Programs

Have Your Child Ride into the Best Summer of 2020!

LONGMONT

• Lesson Programs: English, Jumping, Western Riding • Mini Horse Camps (2 days) Spring Break, Thanksgiving, Holiday Horsemanship Summer Camp

June 8-12, June 22-26 July 13-17, July 27-31, August 3-7

www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call 303-774-8001 www

Brown’s Shoe Fit, 303.776.2920, stores.brownsshoefitcompany.com/longmont.

Preschool 3 - 6 years, 9 weeks 8:30 - 12:30pm or 8:30 - 3pm

School Age Camps 5 - 12 years, 9 weeks Choose one or multiple weeks.

9 - 1pm or 9 - 3pm

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RUNNING AROUND The sandals, shoes and boots have the Keen toe bumper has been keeping kids from stumping their toes for years. Cushioning and arch support will keep your campers’ feet happy.

And that’s the kind of discovery you want your kids to have at camp.

Triple Creek Ranch Serving Boulder County for 30 Years!

Learn more at triplecreek-ranch.com • 303.444.4291 2020 SUMMER CAMPS

KIDS’ SUMMER CAMPS

with the City of Longmont

Junior Golf Instruction Contact the golf course of your choice for course-specific summer youth golf programming.

SUNSET GOLF COURSE 1900 Longs Peak Avenue • 303-651-8466 TWIN PEAKS GOLF COURSE 1200 Cornell Drive • 303-651-8401 UTE CREEK GOLF COURSE 2000 Ute Creek Drive • 303-774-4342

For more information, om visit GolfLongmont.c

Be sure to ask about • Junior Golf Programs • “First Step” • “Next Step”

Longmont Museum Discover history, art, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on summer camps!

Hogwarts & Fantasy Camps (Ages 7 to 12) Missoula Children’s Theatre (Ages 8 to 17) History Camps (Ages 7 to 14) Music & Songwriting Camps (Ages 7 to 14)

Art Camps (Ages 5 to 14) Zombie Apocalypse Training (Ages 12 to 16) Dino Explorers (Ages 5 to 7) Science & Nature Camps (Ages 7 to 12) Spanish Speaking Camps (Ages 3 to 6)

LONGMONT MUSEUM

Registration now open!

Activity keyword “museumkids”

400 Quail Road, Longmont CO 80501 • 303-651-8374 LongmontColorado.gov/museum

Longmont Recreation Services Learn, explore, and create in fun summer camps and programs!

Art & Performing Art Camps (Ages 3 to 16) Dance Camps (Ages 4 to 11) Skyhawks Sports Camps (Ages 4 to 13) Science Matters Camps (Ages 5 to 12) Engineering & Robotics with LEGO® (Ages 5 to 12) CARA Team Sports Programs (Ages 5 to 17) Flix Animation Camps (Ages 7 to 13) Chess Camps (Ages 8 to 12) Little Medical School Camps (Ages 6 to 10) STEM and Nature Based Summer Camps (Ages 6 to 11) Table Tennis, Fencing, Basketball & Volleyball Camps (Ages 8 to 17) Babysitter’s Training & Boot Camps (Ages 11 to 17)

ov/rec LongmontColorado.g camp” mr “s Activity keyword

Tween LOCO Summer Camp (Ages 11 to 13) Summer Day Camp (Ages 5 to 10) May 26-Aug 7 • M-F • 7am-6pm • Flat daily rate • Flexible enrollment

LONGMONT RECREATION SERVICES

St. Vrain Memorial Building • 700 Longs Peak Avenue • 303-651-8404

City of Longmont — Recreation | Golf | Museum

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www.LongmontColorado.gov

2020 SUMMER CAMPS

LAUNCH INTO SUMMER! Stay engaged with St. Vrain throughout the summer through these incredible opportunities for student learning and fun.

Community Schools Summer Camps Community Schools Summer Camps enrich the lives of children in safe and welcoming environments while supporting them to realize their highest potential. Staff offer enrichment and recreation activities to support a well-rounded experience, including field trips throughout the Front Range and regular swim trips.

Program Features • Pre-K – 5th graders are eligible • Monday – Friday, June 1 – August 7 (Closed 7/3) • 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. for school age programs • 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for Pre-K programs School Age Summer Camp Sites • Black Rock • Fall River • Lyons • Central • Longmont Estates • Grand View • Red Hawk • Hygiene • Legacy Pre-K (3 years through Kindergarten) Sites • Central • Legacy Registration Registration opens February 26, 2020. Register online at stvrain.revtrak.net — scroll to your school of choice and follow the links to Community Schools programs.

Registration fees: $50 one child, $75 family Per Day Fee: $42

Up with People Jr. Summer Camp Up with People Jr, is a non-profit musical arts performance summer day camp designed to bring children together to impact and inspire their communities through music and performance, global awareness, education, and community service.

Program Features • For ages 8 – 12 • July 13 – 17 • 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Located at Centennial Elementary School • Camp culminates with a high-energy public performance showcasing the children’s talents, cultures, and hopes for the world Registration Register online now at upwithpeoplejr.org/enroll — choose Firestone, CO from the list of locations.

Cost: $225 per child

Innovation Center SuperStem Camps Innovation Center SuperStem Camps offer innovative, hands-on learning experiences that engage and challenge students and incorporate human-centered design thinking. Camps are taught by student designers and teachers from the Innovation Center, and offer a widerange of fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) activities – everything from ocean exploration, coding, robotics, and drones and flight, to cybersecurity, e-textiles, and 3-D printing.

Program Features • For ages 9 – 17 • June 8 – July 31 • 3-day (8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12 - 3 p.m.) or 5-day (9 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.) camp experiences • Located at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools • Free lunch supervision for campers attending morning and afternoon sessions on the same day Registration Register opens March 1 at innovation.svvsd.org Cost: $160 for 3-day, $200 for 5-day

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View all Summer Camp options at: http://stvra.in/summer 2020 SUMMER CAMPS