2012 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

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By Diane Fromme

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ho could be thinking about summer fun when we’re still getting bundled up to go outside?

As Vivian Wang of Fort Collins, mother of 12-year-old and 8-year-old girls, puts it, “You have to be aware early of certain programs that you know fill up fast.”

Northern Colorado parents are looking beyond the bare trees and planning for summer. Universities, city recreation department, county programs and private organizations are launching summer camp plans right now. Browse a comprehensive list of camps in the resource guide on page 16. Parents of special needs children can search the listing of camp and activity resources on page 18 of the guide.

Jean Farley of Fort Collins has four children including a 10-year-old boy who plays hockey. “Because we have to sign up early to get in, we will give priority to scheduling the hockey sessions and looking for hockey camps,” she says. “We also plan our vacations

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around the key activities our children love and will be doing.”

Summertime is a great time for young children to experiment with new activities or for school-aged children to try classes they can’t squeeze in during the school year. Wang says, “The girls try things they might not normally do on a day-to-day basis. For example, from last summer they have new memories of canoeing at the Girl Scout day camp, which they both enjoyed.”

Dual-choice camps If you want your child to try out an overnight camp with a specific topic or focus, some of your favorite organizations may be following a recent trend of offering the variety of an overnight session in addition to their regular commuter camps.

As summer schedules roll out, parents should ask whether day camps have overnight options, and vice versa.

In 2010, the acting school la-de-da in Fort Collins added a weeklong session at Colorado State University’s (CSU’s) Pingree Park to its camp selections. The away session is designed

for children entering grades 7-12.

“The overnight session creates a very passionate environment,” says Executive Director Nick Turner. “Friendships are made, and the incredibly beautiful setting is hugely conducive to music and writing.” Turner also finds ways to include campfires, movies, and social time. This summer the overnight session will be held June 10-14, and on the last day parents come up to see the show. La-de-da also offers four traditional in-town sessions during the summer.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Institutes, run out of Preston Middle School in Fort Collins, and offer a variety of program lengths.

A host of topics delivered in threehour-per-day sessions run for a week at a time. Institute participants might instead choose one of four, weeklong trips centered on STEM concepts.

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Animal adventures The mild northern Colorado summer and rural setting offer a perfect backdrop for animal-related camps in the area. Organizations in Greeley (such as Plumb Farm through the Greeley Museums), Fort Collins (such as The Farm at Lee Martinez) offer kids experience on actual working farms.

Horse enthusiasts have many camp choices including pony camps for younger children in Loveland (such as Sylvan Dale Ranch or Hearts and Horses) and Fort Collins (such as The Farm at Lee Martinez). For up-and-coming horsewomen and men, Gargot Farms is a riding academy that also offers pony camps in Berthoud. Last year, director and clinical psychologist Margot Nacey added equine-assisted psychotherapy programs for children and teens who have been through traumatic events.

“Equine-assisted therapy teaches a child compassion for themselves, for animals, and for each other,” says Nacey. “It helps a child form a bond for communication with animals, enhancing the child’s feeling of self and understanding.”

For exposure to more domestic animals and a bit of wildkind, the Larimer Humane Society offers one-week camps for children ages 8-12. Watch www. larimerhumane.org for forthcoming information about the summer programs.

The CSU Summer Vet Science Program is targeted at older students in 10th through 12th grades.

The session is put on by the Education and Outreach Center of CSU’s College of Natural Sciences. “Participants get a good feel for what is required to get into vet school,” says Courtney Butler, Assistant Director of the Education and Outreach Center. The class includes presentations, demonstrations, laboratories, and hands-on veterinary activities.

Tech Talk Not all children are wired to appreciate animals, sports, and the outdoors.

The aforementioned STEM Institutes deliver classes covering more technical topic areas including biotechnol

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2012 camp will be held June 11-15. Visit the website http://fortcollinsgirlscout daycamp.info/ for more information.

ogy, robotics, video production, game programming, vehicle engineering, and clean energy technology.

“The small group setting and extended time period offered in summer enrichment courses such as the STEM Institutes allow teachers to utilize technologies that are difficult to implement in a traditional class of 30 students,” says Dee Dee Wright, Science and Health Curriculum Facilitator for Poudre School District. “The ‘outside the box’ experiences foster creativity as today’s students are thinking about tomorrow’s innovations.”

A national organization, iD Tech Camps, brings 2012 summer computer camps for kids and teens (7-17) to major university campuses including Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and University of Denver. Visit www.internaldrive.com for more information.

Elaine Brush, Program Supervisor for Loveland Parks and Recreation, recommends their Lego and science camps for a break from athletics. “The teachers

are always bringing in new projects, so these camps are not the same from year to year,” she says.

Linda Larson of Loveland, mom to 18-year-old and 16-year-old boys, speaks highly of the robotics programs offered through Loveland High School.

“My boys used to attend the program as middle school students. Now that they are older, they work during the sessions.”

Academics in action Michelle Wetzbarger of Windsor, mom to a 10-year-old girl, requires some brain stimulation for her daughter over the summer. “I’m trying to mix education with fun,” she says. Wetzbarger says her daughter has enjoyed the sessions she takes at Mathnasium, a math learning center located near the Council Tree Library on the east side of Fort Collins. “This keeps her brain going during the summer,” says Wetzbarger. “She can attend one to three sessions per week for one standard price, and we like that flexibility.”

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from half-day camps to day-long formats that better suit working parents.

For UNC options, visit the website http://uncbears.com/information/ camps/index, and for CSU camps, go to the link www.hes.cahs.colostate.edu/ysc.

Behavioral Sciences in Greeley offers its Summer Enrichment Program (SEP): residential and commuter camps for gifted and talented children. The SEP format for children entering grades 5-10 is two weeks in residence at UNC, with four, 75-minute weekday sessions. On Saturdays, instructors supplement the daily curriculum with trivia competitions and other engaging activities. Children ages 4 through those entering 4th grade attend the Young Child SEP Program, which runs three hours per day over a two-week session. Visit www.unco.edu/ cebs/sep/ for more information.

Healthy bodies Before kids can think about sustaining performance at sports, they have to learn about nutrition. Relatively new businesses in Loveland (Simple Suppers-n-Sweets, www.simplesuppersnsweets.com) and Fort Collins (Foodies Culinary Academy, www.foodiescca. com) host summer nutrition and cooking classes for children. The local health systems such as Banner Health and Poudre Valley Health offer healthy recipe resources and fit kid programs throughout northern Colorado. For example, Poudre Valley Health System’s “Fit Families on the Move” is a summer program designed to keep families moving and active during the summer months. Registered families receive a Fit Families all-access pass for over 90 free or reduced-cost family activities in Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Berthoud and Greeley.

Swimming is always a popular sum10

mer sport, and northern Colorado parents can find everything from specialized competitive swim camps and highly competitive training at year-round USA swim clubs, to summer league or recreational teams, to swimming lessons.

Loveland Parks and Recreation Athletics Coordinator Kim Miller comments on the importance of their swimming and tennis leagues from Colorado Association of Recreational Athletes (CARA), “We want to provide that recreational, non-ranked opportunity to learn competitive skills in a relaxed environment. CARA tennis and swimming leagues run from approximately the beginning of June through the end of July.

Vortex Swim Club in Fort Collins is one of several year-round swim clubs that will offer summer swim camps.

“Several-hour swim camps are a nice blend of time off for parents and swimming skill-building for their children,” says Debbie Duffy, Vice President of the Vortex Board of Directors.

If your child is in middle school or high school, it pays to ask your local high school what types of sports programs they offer. Jo Campbell of Loveland puts her 12-year-old twins, one boy and one girl, in Thompson Valley High School football and basketball camps.

“Middle school kids meet their future peers and to get to know a sport better through the high school,” she says.

“High school athletes help coach the camps and the cost of the camps goes straight to the high school teams.”

Both UNC and CSU offer sports camps as well, in a variety of formats,

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Arts abound A rich selection of fine arts and performing arts opportunities exist for youth in northern Colorado. New this year is the partnership between Front Range Community College (FRCC) and the Fort Collins Museum of Art (FCMOA) to offer The Community Studio. Coordinator Jennie Kiessling, who is also on the art faculty at FRCC, believes in the importance of community-based, multi-age art programs. “It affirms the power of the arts to foster lifelong learning,” she says. Some classes are fee-based while others are free.

The summer youth programs in drawing, painting, and mixed media will be posted at the FCMOA website under the education tab, at www.ftcma.org/education.php.

Many families whose children are musicians schedule their summer vacations around marching band practice or summers-end summer band classes, all offered through the local school districts. CSU is giving a summer music camp for 7th-graders through recently graduated high-school seniors, running from July 8-13 with the option of a commuter or residential program. The university also offers a marching band leadership camp.

In a similar vein, CSU has posted its summer theatre program where kids ages 7-13 receive direction from CSU theatre faculty and students. The Front Range also boasts many private theatre companies with summer curriculum, including Colorado Academy of the Arts or Peanut Butter and Jam Revue in Fort Collins, and Up in Lights Productions in Loveland. Debut Theater Company has spring/fall programs.

What is the bottom line around planning for summer? Most parents hope they’ll be able to make the summer fun for their children. As Falk from Greeley thinks about her daughter being off from school, she says, “Summer is about her. It’s her time, not mine.”

Diane Fromme writes about youth and families. Visit her parenting blog at www.dianefromme.com/blog/

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Camps for all abilities

Summer camps for children with special needs enrich lives K ATIE HARRIS

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ummer camps for children with special needs are designed to build self-esteem, stimulate the brain, encourage positive social interaction, promote physical activity, and most importantly, provide tons of fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

A summer camp sponsored by Poudre Valley Health Systems Center for Diabetes. Camp Sweet Pea will include activities such as swimming and gymnastics for children with Type 1 Diabetes.

Ages 5-10. June 15-16.

Mountain_Village

Adam’s Camp

Camp Wapiyapi

Extreme Sports Camp,

Estes Park, 303-534-0883, www.wapiyapi.org/

Aspen, 970-927-3143 www.extremesportscamp.org/

Denver and surrounding areas, 303-563-8290 www.adamscamp.org/

Programs are available for individuals with mild to moderate special needs, including autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Activities provide occupational, physical, speech, music and art therapy. Ages 1 and up. Camps take place in June and July, with toddler and preschool camps in March and October.

Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Snowmass, 970-923-2511; Videophone 970-315-0513, www.aspencamp.org/

Camps are designed to increase selfesteem, confidence and individual skills in deaf and hard of hearing individuals through activities such as horseback riding, biking and backpacking. Ages 8 and up. Camps take place year round.

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, Breckenridge. 800-383-2632, www.boec.org/

These camps are specific to youth with sensory processing disorders, MS, visual impairments and a range of special needs.

Activities include ropes course, rafting, rock climbing, canoeing and camping. Ages 12 and up. Camps held in July and August.

Camp Paha Lakewood, 303-987-4866 www.lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=700

Day camps for children with disabilities include activities such as swimming, drama and hiking. Ages 6-17. Camps take place in June and July.

Camp Sweet Pea Fort Collins, 970-495-8209, www.pvhs.org/

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A residential camp for children with cancer and their families to discover hope and support through positive outdoor group experiences. Ages 6-18. Sessions take place June 3-8 and June 10-15.

Champ Camp Ward, 303-388-4327 www.lungusa.org/associations/states/colorado/ events-programs/champ-camp.html

This weeklong camp emphasizes helping children better manage their asthma through activities such as swimming, hiking and rock climbing. Ages 7-14.

July 15-21.

Children’s Hospital of Denver Denver, 720-777-0042, www.childrenscolorado. org/conditions/rehab/camps/index.aspx

Camps are designed to meet the unique needs of children with sensory integration impairments, brain injuries and cerebral palsy through various indoor and outdoor activities. Ages 8 and up.

Camps take place in June and July.

Colorado Lions Camp, Woodland Park, 719-687-2087 www.coloradolionscamp.org/

Summer camps are for individuals with ADD/ADHD, autism, Asperger syndrome, developmental delays, down syndrome, hearing and visual impairment, and mental and physical challenges.

Activities include crafts, dances, hikes, swimming and more. Ages 8 and up.

Camps take place in June and July.

Easter Seals Colorado, Empire, 303-569-2333, http://co.easterseals.com/ site/PageServer?pagename=CODR_Rocky_

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Summer camps providing opportunities for fishing, hiking, outdoor camping and more for children and families with a variety of disabilities. Ages 6 and up.

Camps available May through August.

This residential camp for children with autism includes programs for all ability levels. Activities include wakeboarding, kayaking and rock climbing. Ages 8 and up. June 17-August 18.

Hearts and Horses Loveland, 970-663-4200, www.heartsandhorses. org/programs/blue-mountain-riding-academy

All-abilities camps are provided through Hearts and Horses in partnership with Respite Care to offer therapeutic riding lessons for children with and without special needs.

Camps teach compassion and respect. Ages 6-12. Camps will take place in June and July.

Mapleton Rehab Center Boulder, 303-441-0526, www.bch.org/locations-directions/mapleton-center.aspx

A camp designed for youth with sensory integration and autism, featuring activities such as canoeing, ropes course and rock climbing. Ages 9-13. July 30-Aug. 3.

Sky High Hope Camp Bellevue, 303-861-1754, http://skyhighhope. org/Camp%202012/Camp.html

A residential camp for children with cancer offering horseback riding, fishing, archery and more. Ages 8-18. July 8-14.

The Learning Camp Vail, 970-524-2706, www.learningcamp.com/

A summer camp for children with ADD/ ADHD, dyslexia and other LD challenges.

Academic tutoring is paired with confidence-building activities such as swimming, caving and horseback riding. Ages 7-14.

Four day, one week, and three week camps available throughout June and July.

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Summer Camp Guide 2012 d ire c t o r y b y c ate g o r y

Academics

Children’s Speech Therapy Center Discovery Montessori Discovery Science Center Garbage Garage Education Center Latin Classes & Latin Club Little Bear’s Child Care Math Tutoring Oakwood School Our Global Village Museum Poudre River Public Library Districts Science Toy Magic Speech-Language Clinic Spring Creek School The Reading Clinic The Reading Place UNC Las Chicas de Matematicas UNC Leadership Enrichment Program UNC Summer Enrichment Program Weld Library District

Arts

Aunt Bea’s Pottery Painting Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Canyon Concert Ballet Clothes Pony Colorado Academy of the Arts Contemporary Dance Academy CSU School of the Arts Dance Express Debut Theatre Company Explorati Teens Writer Boot Camp Expressive Arts Fire It Up Ceramics Flying Colors Art School Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum Fort Collins Museum of Art Front Range Classical Ballet Academy Greeley Museums Hands On Music Academy Harrington Arts Academy JasCo Music Kindermusik by Priscilla la-de-da...

Loveland Museum/Gallery Lyric Cinema Café Main Street Music Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Natural Piano Center Philomusica Piano & Guitar Institute Rocky Mountain Music Center Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp Studio West Dance Center Stylz Dance Studio UNC Jazz Camp Youth Orchestra of the Rockies

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Athletics

Air Force Sports Camps American Dragon Martial Arts Arena Sports ATA Family Martial Arts Baton Twirling with the Golden Girls Big Thompson Tennis Academy Blue Mountain Riding Academy Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Broadway Bound Dance Academy Camp Chief Ouray-YMCA of the Rockies Chippers Lanes City of Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Youth Team Sports City of Fort Collins Golf Courses Classic Lanes Collindale Golf Academy Colorado Force Colorado Ice Indoor Football CSU Youth Sport Camps Dance Factory Eaton Country Club Edge Sports Center Edora Pool Ice Center Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) Fort Collins Baseball Club, Inc. Fort Collins Club Fort Collins Girls Softball Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse Gargot Farms Riding Academy GK Gymnastics Greeley-Evans Youth League GRIT Athletics Havoc Girls Lacrosse Hearts & Horses Highland Meadows Golf Course Highland Park Lanes Horsetooth All-Star Cheerleading Inner Strength Rock Gym Inner Wave Pencak Silat International Blackbelt Academy Jumpin’ Karate West, Inc. Kids Night Out Loveland Lewis Tennis School Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Dance Academy Matpac Wrestling Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Moore Martial Arts Mulberry Pool New World Sports NoCo Ice Center Northern Colorado Shooting Stars All-Star Cheerleading Northern Colorado Baseball Camps Northern Colorado Soccer Camps

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Northern Colorado Soccer Club NC Synchronized Swimming Northern Colorado Youth Hockey Northside Aztlan Center Playmakers Practice Facility Premier Gymnastics Pump It Up Raintree Aerobic and Fitness Center Rocky Mountain Cheer & Dance Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Rollerland Roo Jumps Safe Routes to School The Studio Thompson Soccer Assn.

Trans Martial Arts Treetop Yoga Studio Village Green Synchronized Scott Downing’s Youth Football Camp Southridge Junior Golf Academy Swimming Team UNC Baseball Kids Camps UNC Football Camps UNC Men’s Basketball Camps UNC Tennis Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Wrestling Camps Vollitude Volleyball Club Vortex Swim Club Windsor Lacrosse Windsor Gymnastic Academy Windsor Parks & Recreation

Before /After school

ABC Child Development Centers Bright School-Age Centers BASE Camp Blooming Girls Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Bright Horizons Children’s Early Learning Centers Children’s Workshop Gardens on Spring Creek Girl Scouts of Colorado GK Gymnastics Healthy Kids Club-PVHS Hearts & Horses KinderCare Learning Centers Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Rivendell School Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers

Day camps

ABC Child Development Centers & Big Thompson Elementary

Bright School-Age Centers Blue Mountain Riding Academy Centennial Village Museums Choice City Christian Camp City of Loveland Parks & Recreation Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Youth Sport Camps Farm at Lee Martinez Park Gargot Farms Riding Academy Girl Scouts of Colorado Greeley Museums Hearts in Hand Child Development Center Heritage Christian Academy iD Tech Camps Impact, Inc./Teencamp KidzZone Day Camp Larimer Humane Society Lobos Football Technique Camp Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Mountain Kids Mustang Hollow Equestrian Center My Pursuit Church OD’s Sports Crossing Red Fiddle Dance Company Rivendell School Spring Creek School Striped Horse Day Camp Young People’s Learning Centers

Residential camps

Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA of the Rockies Camp Timberline, Inc. Cheley Colorado Camps CSU Football Educo Frontiers of Science Institute Girl Scouts of Colorado iD Tech Camps Kent Mountain Adventure Center Larimer County Foster Care Program Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Clubs/organizations

Boy Scouts of America Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Club of Weld County CSU Environmental Learning Center Fort Collins Baseball Club, Inc. Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse Girl Scouts of Colorado Larimer Humane Society Latin Classes & Latin Club Team Fort Collins United Way 211

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Summer Camp Guide 2012 a l p ha b eti c a l l isti n g s CATEGORY KEY: ACADEMICS (AC) • ARTS (AR) • ATHLETICS (AT) • BEFORE SCHOOL (BS) AFTER SCHOOL (AS) • DAY CAMP (DC) • RESIDENTIAL CAMP (RC) • CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS (CO)

4-H Larimer County, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC, 498-6000 www.larimer.org/extension Weld County, 525 N. 15th Ave., GR 304-6535, www.weld4h.org Age group: 8-18 A community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Fee. Category: CO ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers 5000 W. 11th St., GR, 1511 12th Ave., GR. Plus school-based locations in Greeley, Evans, Johnstown and Windsor. 352-2222, www.abccdc.com Age group: 5-12 years old Greeley’s premier centers. Providing school-age activities in a school-age setting.

Fee. Category: BS AS DC Academy at Midtown Arts Center 3750 S. Mason, FC, 225-2555 www.midtownartscenter.com Age group: K-12th grade Performance-based musical theatre and acting classes and camps for ages K-12 Fee. Category: AR Adventure Child Development Center 5800 W 18th St., GR, 330-0632 Age group: 6 weeks to 12 years Summer day camps, enrichment programs, childcare, and parties.

Fee. Category: DC Air Force Sports Camps Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs (719) 333-2116 www.goairforcefalcons.com Age group: 8-18 years old Summer camps for boarders and commuters. Basketball, cheerleading, diving, fencing & golf.

Fee. Category: AT American Dragon Martial Arts 1555 Main St., Suite A2, Windsor 443-3412 www.Americandragonacademy.com Age group: 5-adult Physical and character training. Learn discipline and respect through Tae Kwon Do. Fee. Category: AT

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Arena Sports 7850 CR 5, Windsor, 377-0065 www.arenasportsnc.com Age group: 5 through high school Soccer, volleyball leagues, camps, clinics for all ages and abilities.

Free. Category: AT ATA Family Martial Arts 2561 S. Shields, 3E, FC, 282-3737 910 E. Eisenhower, LV, 282-3737 www.atafma.com Age group: 4-adult Tae Kwon Do for ages 4-adult.

Summer programs and camps.

Fee. Category: AT Aunt Bea’s Pottery Painting 115 E. Harmony, Ste. 200, FC, 204-4150 Age group: all ages Children’s 5-week workshops. Parties welcome.

Fee. Category: AR BASE Camp 1241 Riverside, FC, 266-1734 www.mybasecampkids.org Age group: 5-13 Before- and after-school program in many local elementary schools.

Fee. Category: BS AS DC Baton Twirling with the Golden Girls Fort Collins, Windsor, 631-4842 www.batonacademy.com Age group: 4-16 years old Twirling, dancing, drilling, parades, festivals, shows. Improve coordination, poise, self-esteem, discipline.

Fee. Category: AT, AS Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 West Hwy 34, LV, 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Age group: 1st-5th grade Summer programs Fee. Category: DC Big Thompson Tennis Academy TVHS, LV, 704-497-1666 www.bigthompsontennis.org Age group: 5-18 years old Premier tennis training for juniors.

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Blooming Girls 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 220, FC 207-4094, http://bloominggirlsco.com Age group: 5-12 years Instructor provides confidencebuilding classes for girls and workshops to build self-esteem.

Free. Category; BS, AS

Broadway Bound Dance Academy 645 N Denver AV, LV, 663-3133 www.broadwayboundda.com Age group: All ages Classes in ballet, pointe, tap, hiphop, jazz, modern, lyrical. Recreational and competitive.

Fee. Category: AT

Blue Mountain Riding Academy 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Age group: 7 and up Summer camps and horsemanship lessons.

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Camp Chief Ouray— YMCA of the Rockies 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby 887-2648, www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years old Camp Chief Ouray provides opportunities for growth in spirit, mind, and body.

Fee. Category: RC

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 1608 Lancer Dr., FC, 484-5198 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 663-5450 3815 W. Harrison, Wellington www.bgclarimer.org Age group: 6-18 years old Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee $5/year. Category: AS CO Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County 2400 W. 4th St., GR, 353-5190 2400 1st Ave., GR, 353-0079 100 Broad St., Milliken, 590-8478 Galeton Elementary, Galeton, 3027151, www.bgcweld.org Age group: 6-18 years old Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee $5/year. Category: AS, CO Boy Scouts of America— Longs Peak Council 2215 23rd Ave., GR, 330-6305 www.longspeakbsa.org Age group: 1st grade-age 20 Serving scouting families in northern Colorado. Call today to join.

Fee. Category: CO Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC, 484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC, 206-9200 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: 1st-5th grade Developmentally appropriate curriculums, certified teachers, stateof-the-art facilities Free. Category: AS BS

Camp Timberline, Inc. 1207 Longs Peak Rd., Estes Park 484-8462, www.camptimberline.com Age group: 7-18 years old Sports and mountain adventure camp at the foot of Longs Peak.

Fee. Category: RC, AT Canyon Concert Dance Center 1031 Connifer St., #3, FC, 472-4156, 4103 S. Mason, FC 217-9262, www.ccballet.org Age group: Ages 3 years and up Beginning to advanced instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Poms, and Hip Hop. Fee. Category: AR Centennial Village Museums 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.centennialvillagemuseum.com Age group: 8-13 years old Summer camps.

Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., Estes Park 303-377-3616, www.cheley.com Age group: 9-17 years old Hiking, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, rafting, mountain biking, sports, climbing, arts, crafts and more.

Fee. Category: RC Chessmates 4825 S. Lemay, FC, 581-2424 www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: K-9th grade Kids have fun, learn, and compete through chess.

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Children’s Speech & Reading Center 1247 Riverside Dr., #4 419-0486 www.csrckids.org Age group: Up to age 12 Quality speech, language & literacy programs. Sliding scale. ASHA certified therapists. Nonprofit.

Fee. Category: AC Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center 2822 Silverplume Dr, FC, 226-5854 635 S. Grant Ave, FC, 221-1818 1425 Diana Dr., LV, 663-3146 4601 Sunview Dr., LV, 613-9424 6700 29th St. Rd., GR, 330-2233 www.childrens-workshop.com Age group: 5-12 Games, arts and crafts, field trips, fun; transportation provided.

Fee. Category: BS, AS Chippers Lanes 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 226-6237 www.chipperslanes.com Age group: 6-14 years old Camps, junior bowling leagues, school fundraisers.

Fee/Free. Category: AT, DC Choice City Christian Camp 3125 Conestoga Ct, FC, 310-6335, www.choicecitychristiancamp.com Age group: 5-12 years old A Christian Camp with a variety of activities every day.

Fee. Category: DC City of Fort Collins Golf Courses 221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf Age group: 7-12 years old Annual introductory golf clinic for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT City of Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Youth Team Sports 413 S. Bryan Ave, FC 221-6385 www.fcgov.com/sports Age group: 6 years old and up Tackle/flag/ultimate football, softball, volleyball, track, basketball.

Fee. Category: AT City of Fort Collins Recreation 112 E. Willow St., FC 221-6655 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: pre-K and above Programs and activities for all ages and abilities.

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City of Loveland Adventure Bound Day Camp 700 E. 4th St. LV 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-12 years State-licensed camp, field trips, arts & crafts, swimming, science, drama, indoor and outdoor games.

Fee. Category: DC City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps 700 E. 4th. St., LV, 962-2388 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 5-18 Summer youth athletic sports camps.

Fee. AT, DC Classic Lanes 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.classiclanesgreeley.com Age group: 5-18 years old Teaches bowling skills, teamwork, special skills, responsibility, sportsmanship; Youth leagues; scholarships awarded.

Fee. Category: AT Clothes Pony 111 N. College Ave., FC, 224-2866 Age group: Toddler to 10 years Sing-alongs and storytimes.

Fee/Free. Category: AR Collindale Golf Academy and Club Fitting Center 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 223-4653 www.collindalegolfacademy.com Age group: 5-17 years PGA Professional supervised Junior Golf Camps, Clinics and Instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Colorado Academy of the Arts 4637 S. Mason, Ste. A2, FC 224-2224, www.performatcaa.com Age group: 4-18 Education, music, theatre for students in dance, voice, and acting.

Fee. Category: AR Colorado Force 605 S. College Ave, FC, 484-4653 www.forcesoccer.org Age group: 3 years to adult Women’s semi-pro soccer team runs events, leagues, camps and clinics.

Fee. Category: AT Colorado Ice Indoor Football 4812 S. College Ave, Ste. 200, FC 472-0128 www.thecoloradoice.com Age group: Kindergarten and up Cheerleading hosted by Icicle cheerleaders; football hosted by Ice players & coaches.

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Colorado Football Academy Fort Collins, 215-9308 www.coloradofootballacademy.com Age group: 6-14 Teaching life skills through football.

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Fee. Category: AS Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields, 2A, FC, 232-9539 www.contemporarydanceacademy.com Age Group: 2-18 years Dance classes and dance camps for all ages Fee. Category: AR Cooking Classes for Kids 1003 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-5137 http://sites.google.com/site/ dotscookingclassesforkids/home Age group: 5-16 years Fun, hands-on classes develop basic cooking skills with kid-friendly recipes Fee. Category AC CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington, FC, 491-2787 www.csuschoolofthearts.com Age group: children and youth Over 90 music, theatre, dance, visual arts performances and exhibitions each semester.

Fee. Category: AR CSU Environmental Learning Center 2400 Environmental Dr., FC, 491-1661 www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/elc Age group: K-12th grades Educational programs, nature center, trails. Camps. Open to public.

Fee. Category: DC CO CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 491-6582 http//:ramcamp.colostate.edu/ category/volleyball Age group: 4th-8th grades Beginner to advanced youth players.

Instruction from CSU coaches and elite staff.

Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Women’s Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC, 222-7196 http//:ramcamp.colostate.edu Age group: 4th-8th grades High-energy camp for girls looking to become better players.

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CSU Youth Sport Camps 201-A Moby B Complex, FC 491-6318 www.cahs.colostate.edu/ysc Age group: 1st-8th grades A day camp that promotes the benefits of physical activity for youth in the community.

Fee. Category: AT DC Dance Express 633 S. College, Ste. #H, FC, 493-2113 www.danceexpressfc.org Age group: 5 and up Modern dance troupe for persons with and without disabilities.

Fee. Category: AR CO Dance Factory 2956 W. 29th St. #19, GR, 506-9040 www.dancefactorylb.com Age group: 3-18 years old Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and pom.

Fee. Category: AT Dancer’s Ascent 5657 McWhinney Blvd., LV 278-9002 www.dancersascent.com Age group: 2-13 years Offering boys & girls quality dance education in tap, jazz, ballet, tumbling, hip-hop.

Fee. Category: AR Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside, FC, 224-5774 www.debuttheatre.org Age group: 6-17 years old Northern Colorado’s only year-round, nonprofit, hands-on youth acting school/performing troupes.

Fee. Category: AR Discovery Montessori 225 E. Skyway Dr., FC, 223-2445 www.discoverymontessori.net Age group: 2 years-6th grade Calm classrooms, onsite horsemanship, French, music, computers, art.

Fee. Category: AC AR AS BS DC Donn Swanbom Northern Colorado, 314-3798 Age group: 12 years and up World-class training by former UCLA Strength & Conditioning coach. Performance and injury prevention.

Fee. Category: AT Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton 454-2587 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-18 years old Weekly play and lessons for ages 9-17. Beginner lessons ages 5-8.

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Edge Sports Center 4450 Denrose Ct., FC, 472-0048 www.edgesportscenter.com Age group: all ages A family-oriented sports facility providing a friendly environment for practice, instruction, and league play for turf-based sports.

Fee. Category: AT Edora Pool Ice Center 1801 Riverside, FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 6 months and up Ice Skating lessons, swimming.

Fee. Category: AT Educo Adventure Camp 494-0785 www.educoadventures.org Age group: 10-17 years old Adventurers that challenge kids to become leaders and gain confidence since 1988.

Fee & free. Category: AS RC Explorati Teens Writer Boot Camp 401 Pine St., FC, 482-5585 www.exploratiteens.com Age group: 12-17 years Writing instruction, constructive critique, four genre tracks, award-winning teachers, public reading finish.

Fee. AR Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood, FC, 221-6665 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: age 6 and up Summer and spring-break camps.

Fee. Category: DC Flying Colors Art School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 416-7486 www.flyingcolorsartschool.com Age group: 5-12 Summer art adventure camps. Multimedia, multicultural themes. Fabulous indoor and outdoor projects.

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Junior Tennis Program

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Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) 1112 Oakridge, Dr. 690-SWIM (7946) www.fortcollinsareaswimteam.org Age group: K-12th grade Year-round competitive swimming!

Call for free trial week. All abilities.

Fee. Category: AT Fort Collins Baseball Club 211 S. Bryan Ave., FC 484-3368 www.fortcollinsbaseballclub.org Age groups: 5-24 years old Recreational and competitive baseball club for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT CO

Fort Collins Children’s Theatre PO Box 442, FC, 498-4110 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 5-adult Theatre for ages 5 and up. Summer workshop for 10-14 years. Fall production cast 12 & up.

Free. Category: AR, DC, AS Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect, FC 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net Age group: 5-12 years After-school and summer youth day camps—swimming, climbing wall, XRKADE. Free. Categories: AT, AS, DC Fort Collins Judo Club 217 Pine St., FC, 232-8016 www.fcjudo.com Age group: 6 and up A dojo with the objective to teach traditional and competitive judo.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcgov.com/museum Age group: 1st-6th grade Exciting events, classes, programs.

Fee & Free. Category: AR Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC, 482-2787 www.ftcma.org Age group: Elementary-Adult A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities.

Fee. Category: AR Fort Collins Soccer Club 2721 S. College Ave. Ste. 10, FC 226-4253, www.soccerfortcollins.org Age group: 4-18 years old Recreational and competitive soccer for boys and girls. Age-appropriate camps.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club PO Box 271366, FC, 223-5544 www.fcstars.org Age group: 6-15 years old Girls recreational softball fun, player development. All abilities welcome.

Competitive fall tryouts.

Fee. Category: AT Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse 231-4054 www.fclax.com Age group: 4th-8th grade Competitive and recreational leagues, camps and clinics.

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Enrollment is open to public & the CSU Community • 491-7082

Summer Program for Young Children

Early Childhood Center @ Colorado State University

Summer Session: May 14th – July 31st Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years old Older classrooms are located at Lopez Elementary School Cost: Call for pricing and availability

A $50 registration/materials/insurance fee is due upon registration. Please call 491-7082 with questions, to set up a tour or to register. *Rates are subject to change

• NAEYC accredited • Professional, educated and experienced staff • Low adult-child ratios • International, diverse atmosphere • Summer program focus will be the environment, science and nature.

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502 West Lake Street • Gifford BLDG Room141

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Summer 2012 • Half-day programs 1:30 - 4:30pm for kids 5 to 9 yrs (K-3)

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Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 2395 W. 8th St., LV, 980-8425 Age group: 4 years to adult Creative movement through preclassical ballet. Russian-based syllabus Fee. Category: AR Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2976 http://mast.unco.edu/fsi Age group: Apply in 10th & 11th grade 6-week summer residential science immersion program at UNC for juniors and seniors.

Fee. Category: RC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 498-5772 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/GG/ GarGar.htm Age group: K-12th grade Displays and interactive exhibits relating to reducing, reusing, recycling, landfills and household hazardous waste.

Free. Category: AC Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 4-12 years old Engaging activities in art, music, science, all w/ horticulture theme.

Free. Category: BS AS Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, 443-5467 www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 Indoor arena, 50 acres; English, individual, group, camps; equine-assisted psychotherapy, sports psychology.

Fee. Category: AT Girl Scouts of Colorado 400 S. Broadway, FC, 303-6074855, www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Age group: 5-17 100 years of fun and adventure—Girl Scouts of Colorado summer camp.

Free. DC, RC, CO Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.com Age group: youth and adults Art collections and activities to promote international understanding.

Fee. Category: AC GK Gymnastics 2026 Lowe, FC, 226-0306 www.gk-gymnastics.com Age group: 5-adult Price includes weekly bowling, skating, karate, gymnastics, movie, trampoline, conditioning and open swimming.

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Greeley-Evans Youth League 6501 W 20th ST, GR, 339-8286 www.geyl.org Age group: Varies Recreational and competitive baseball and softball league for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Greeley Museums 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years old Summer camp, morning and afternoon sessions in one-room school at Centennial Village.

Fee. Category: DC GRIT Athletics Livermore, 219-6214, www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years Grace, righteousness, intensity, toughness--wrestling, running and rodeo.

Fee. Category: AT Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC 207-9111 Age group: 4 and older Explore piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass composing, recording, team bands, Bach-Rock.

Fee. Category: AR Harrington Arts Academy 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 232-8410 www.harringtonartsacademy.com Age group: all ages Fine arts, acting, singing, dancing, crafts, language arts, speech and productions.

Fee. Category: AR Haunted Game Cafe 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 402-2466 www.hauntedgamecafe.com Age group: 10+ years Family board game fun. Open games.

Free. Category: AC Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado, 231-8866 www.havoclacrosse.org Age group: 8-13 years old Northern Colorado girls lacrosse organization. Winter and spring seasons.

Fee. Category: AT Healthy Kids Club, PVHS 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 495-7511 www.pvhs.org/healthykidsclub Age group: Preschool-6th grade Provides health and safety education, after-school programs and special events.

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163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Age group: 2 and up Therapeutic riding program for children with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.

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Hearts in Hand Child Development Center 2464 Marquette, FC 223-1245 www.heartsinhandschool.com Age group: 5-12 years old Private kindergarten; summer camp.

Fee. Category: AC BS AS DC Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., FC, 494-1022, www.heritagechristian.info Age group: Pre-K-12th grade Heritage Summer Learning Studio offers learning opportunities in a Christian-centered environment.

Fee. Category: DC Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy, Windsor, 204-4653 www.HighlandMeadowsGolfCourse.com Age group: 7-14 years old Weeklong Junior Golf camps for beginner and intermediate golfers.

Fee. Category: DC Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Age group: 4-18 years old Winter Junior Bowling League.

Fee. Category: AT High Plains Library District 1939 61st Ave., GR, 506-8560 Centennial Park Branch Library 2227 23rd Ave., GR, 506-8600 Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR, 506-8500 Lincoln Park Branch Library 919 7th St. Ste. 100, GR, 506-8460 www.mylibrary.us Age group: all ages A community of libraries offering programs and materials for all ages.

Free. Category: AC Horsetooth All-Star Cheerleading 4103 S. Mason St., FC 282-9890 www.hcallstars.com Age group: K-12th grade All-star competitive cheer (3 levels), Recreational Cheer, tumbling.

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iD Gaming Academy for Teens University of Denver 888-709-8324 www.idgamingacademy.com Age group: 13-18 iPhone App Development, Xbox 360 Programming, Level Design w/UDK and more for Teens.

Fee. Category. AC iD Tech Camp & Teen Academy Held at Colorado State University 888-709-8324 www.internalDrive.com Age group: 7-17 years Students create iPhone apps, video games, and more at 60+ prestigious universities nationwide.

Fee. Category: DC, RC Impact Dance Academy 4217 Braidwood Dr., FC, 231-0844 www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years old Full-time age-appropriate activities for 11- to 15-year-olds.

Fee. Category: DC Inner Strength Rock Gym 3713 S. Mason, FC, 282-8118 www.innerstrengthrock.com Age group: 6-14 years old Climbing classes for 6-8 and 9-14 years. All abilities welcome.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Inner Wave Pencak Silat 4103 S. Mason, FC, 402-6956 www.innerwavesilat.com Age group: 5 and up Kungfu for kids and families. Training benefit for life.

Fee. Category: AT International Blackbelt Academy 1833 E. Harmony Rd., FC, #5 204-9977 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 330-5424 www.internationalblackbeltacademy.com Age group: age 4 and up Karate for kids and families.

Fee. Category: AT JasCo Music 3008 Sumac, FC, 535-0808 Age group: age 10 and up Guitar instruction emphasizing solid technique and understanding music theory.

Fee. Category: AR Jumpin’ 6065 Sky Pond Dr. #N118, LV 776-9756, www.jumpin-fun.com Age group: 3-10 years Children’s playground and party place.

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Karate West, Inc. 3725 S. Mason St., FC 223-5566 www.karatewestinc.com Age group: age 4 and up Martial Arts programs for peewees (4-7 years), kids (8-12 years), teens, and adults.

Fee. Category: AT Kent Mountain Adventure Center PO Box 835, Estes Park, CO 80517 586-5990, www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years old Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneering, school groups, families.

Fee. Category: RC Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV, 420-7163 www.kidsniteout.org Age group: 8-14 years Disco, gym, contests, fun, supervised youth program Saturday nights.

KidzZone Day Camp 3920 S. Shields, FC 226-2095 www.faithefc.org Age group: 4 years-5th grade Day camp with High Seas Expedition theme.

Free. Category: DC KinderCare Learning Centers 1100 Rocky Mountain Way, FC, 223-5437, 3506 Lochwood Dr., FC, 223-3888, 4703 McMurry Ave., FC, 377-0407, 4755 Royal Vista Cr., FC, 223-0056, 4059 W. 11th St., GR, 352-0721, 2755 N. Garfield, LV 663-0754, www.kindercare.com Age group: infant-12 years old before- & after-school programs; enrichment programs.

Fee. Category: AC BS AS Kindermusik by Priscilla 617 40th Ave., GR 223-9943 www.kmusikj.net Age group: infants to 7 years The joy of music beginnings.

Quality family children’s music & movement classes.

Fee. AR Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center 401 Denver Ave., LV, 663-9999 www.laserfuncenter.com Age group: 5 years and up Birthday parties, youth groups, team-building, walk-ins, fundraisers, leagues, lock-ins, family fun.

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Loveland Sports Camp 1669 Eagle Dr., LV, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age group: 6-12 years Weekly camps providing kids a fun-filled summer of sports and activities.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Loveland Swim Club Loveland, 203-1374 www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 3 years through college Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 3 through college.

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2925 S. College Ave., Unit 7, FC, 412-4413, www.ladedacolorado.com Age group: K-12th grade Musical theater training, specializing in age-appropriate, original material.

Fee. Category: AR DC Larimer County Foster Care Program 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-7000 www.larimer.org/fostercare Age group: 0-18 Foster care is a supportive service to children/families who must live apart due to abuse/neglect.

Free. Category: RC Larimer Humane Society 6317 Kyle Ave., FC 226-3647 www.larimerhumane.org Age group: 8-12 years Spring Break: Kid Care Spring Camp.

Fee. Category: DC Latin Classes & Homegrown Romans Latin Club www.lonepineclassical.com Age group: 3rd-12th grade Great for college applications, SAT prep.

National awards. Scholarships available.

Fee/Free. Category: AC AS BS CO Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC, 672-2032 www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: all ages Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain.

Fee. AC Lewis Tennis School 1205 W. Elizabeth St., Ste. E, PMB 111, FC, 493-7000 www.Lewistennis.com Age group: K-12th grade Thirty-eight years directing tennis programs, professionally run instruction, tournaments, leagues.

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Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC, 221-6735 www.lctix.com Age group: all ages Live family-friendly performances to introduce children to arts and culture.

Fee. Category: AR Little Bears Child Care 1900 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 472-1984, 2251 Hampshire Rd., FC, 484-3932 www.littlebearschildcare.com Age group: 6 weeks to 8 years Core knowledge emphasis, Spanish and sign language included.

Fee. Category: AC AS BS DC Lobos Football Technique Camp c/o Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W. Swallow, FC, 416-7183 Age group: 7-13 years old Noncontact football technique. Camp led

by Rocky Mountain Football program.

Fee. Category: AT DC Loveland Dance Academy 126 W 4th St., LV, 667-2091 www.lovelanddanceacademy.com Age group: 2-18 Instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, combo, and lyrical.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 1st-9th grade After-school arts classes, summer and spring break workshops.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland Sports Camp Loveland, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age Group: 1st-6th grades Day camp with activities including swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball, arts & crafts and others.

Fee Category: AT, DC Loveland Swim Club Loveland, 203-1374 www.lovelandswimclub.com Age Group: 3 through college Year-round learn-to-swim and competitive swim programs in Loveland and Greeley.

Fee Category: AT, CO Lyric Cinema Café 300 E. Mountain Ave., FC 493-0893 www.lyriccinemacafe.com Age Group: 4-18 years Morning cartoons Mon.-Sat., kids matinees on PSD no-school days.

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Main Street Music 609 Main St., WS 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Age group: Varies Molding musicians since 1988.

Private lessons and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AR Math Tutoring 2102 Estrella Ave., LV 663-6447 Age group: 1st–8th grade Raise your child’s grades and confidence with a Thompson School District certified teacher.

Fee. Category: AC Matpac Wrestling Windsor High, 1100 Main St., WS, 218-1056, www.matpacwrestling.com Age group: K-12th grade Fall preseason program for wrestlers with heart and desire to be great.

Fee. Category: AT Miramont Lifestyle Fitness—South 901 Oakridge, FC, 282-1000 www.miramontlifestyle.com Age group: 5-18 years old Safe, fun and active after-school programs, day camp, no-school daycamp, swim lessons & more.

Fee. Category: BA DC Moore Martial Arts 514 Main St, Windsor 686-1247 www.mooremartialarts.com Age group: Varies Teaching true self-defense with a combination of Anshinkai-do Karate and Kosho Ryu Kempo.

Fee. Category: AT Mothers’ Center of Fort Collins www.motherscenterfc.org Age group: all ages Nonprofit outreach organization with programs for mothers and children.

Fee and free. Category: CO Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart, FC, 482-3118 www.mountain-kids.com Age group: 5-18 years old Gymnastics, dance, swimming, preschool, summer day camp, afterschool transportation and care.

Fee. Category: AC AS AT BS DC Mountain Sage Community School PO Box 1253, FC, 556-8126 www.mountainsagecommunityschool.org Age group: K-8 grades A public, charter school inspired Waldorf education and sustainable living.

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Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry, FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 6 months and up Swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT Mustang Hollow Equestrian Center Wellington, 897-2209 www.mustanghollow.com Age group: 8 years and up Horsemanship school and riding lessons. 4-H club available. See Web site.

Fee. DC

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Full or ½ day Preschool Classes • Open Year Round Ages 3 and up • Flexible Daily and Weekly Schedules Available • NOW enrolling.

“God’s Promises”—Peace With Christ Lutheran Pre-School. All Day and Partial Day Sessions. High Quality Christian education at an affordable price. Call 970-226-4721 for information or registration.

The purpose of God’s Promises is to offer a Christian environment which will allow each child to develop to his or her fullest potential spiritually, socially, physically, creatively, intellectually and emotionally.

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My Pursuit Church 2112 Harmony Rd., FC, 459-1198 www.mypursuitchurch.com Age group: 6-12 years All-Star Kids Games: week of sport or activity instruction and competition.

Fee. Category: AT

Northern Colorado Soccer Camps UNC, Jackson Soccer Stadium, GR, 351-2568, www.unco.edu/summerconf Age group: 2nd-8th grade Soccer skills day camp for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC , 377-3977, www.ncyh.org Age group: 5-18 years old USA hockey. Competitive and rec teams with clinics and summer programs.

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Nature’s Ranch Hands at Mustang Hollow 51229 CR 21, Nunn, 631-7812 www.mustanghollow.com Age group: 5-7 years old Horses, nature, prairie wildlife, fun.

Explore a day with nature’s ranch hands.

Fee. DC

Northside Aztlan Center 112 E. Willow, FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: Age 6 and up Seasonal sports leagues, camps.

Fee. Category: Category: AT

NFL Flag Football & Cheerleading 970-232-8652, www.playnflflagco.com Age group: 5-17 years Registration includes official NFL jersey, mouth piece and flags.

Fee. Category: AT NoCo Ice Center 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: age 4-adult Hockey and skating for youth and adult. Serving Loveland, Windsor, Greeley and Fort Collins.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Soccer Club 3527 West 12th St., GR, 351-6255 www.northerncoloradosoccer.org Age group: 5-14 (indoor) Age group: 9-18 (outdoor) Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive for all participants Fee. Category: AT

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Northern Colorado Baseball Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR 351-1203 www.unco.edu/summerconf Age group: Elementary-High School Offers a youth day camp and a team camp.

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Natural Piano Center 3710 Mitchell Dr., 226-4035 www.naturalpiano.com Age group: 7 years and older 8-week piano course for beginners includes piano in your home.

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New World Sports 308 Ruth St., FC, 224-5857 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8 to 18 years Mountain bike skills clinics.

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OD’s Sports Crossing 218 Smokey St., FC 282-1112 www.ods-sports.com Age group: 8-13 years old Six-week high intensity inline hockey camps. Soccer-TBD, Lacrosse-TBD. Fee. Category: DC Oakwood School 1401 W. Mountain, FC 221-0566 www.oakwoodabc.com Age group: pre-k to 6th grade Promotes individualized academic achievement; fosters independence, self-esteem, responsibility.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS Philomusica 2105 S. College Ave., FC 419-8801 www.philomusica.com Age group: 1-12 years Unique music classes; instrumental lessons; innovative approach to group, pre-piano, guitar lessons.

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Piano & Guitar Institute 2925 S. College Ave. #8, FC, 206-4930 1295 Main St. #3, WS, 686-9660 www.PianoInstituteLLC.com Age group: school aged Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres.

Fee. Category: AR DC

Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6+ Indoor archery range offering equipment and lessons for all skill levels.

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Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200, FC, 221-6740, Harmony Library , Shields & Harmony, FC, 204-8404, Main Library , 201 Peterson, FC, 221-6680 www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: all ages Programs to encourage literacy, curiosity, and imagination for children, teens and adults.

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Rocky Mountain Cheer & Dance 148 SW 2nd St., LV 669-0762 www.rmcdcrockets.com Age group: 18 mos-18 years old Recreational and competitive cheer, tumbling and dance.

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Premier Gymnastics 174 12th St. SE, LV, 663-3173 www.premiergymnastics.net Age group: Varies Recreational and competitive programs. Private lessons, open gym and special-needs. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT Pump It Up 1420 Riverside Ave., #114, FC,472-1122 www.pumpitupparty.com Age group: 2 years to adult Social, physical development while bouncing, sliding, having fun!

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Raintree Aerobic and Fitness Center 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 5-17 years old Swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT Reading Place Tutoring 4160 Sumter Sq., FC, 225-2997 Age group: K-3rd grade Individualized, balanced reading instruction taught by former PSD literary teacher.

Fee. Category: AC Red Fiddle Dance Company 2869 Brush Creek Dr., FC , 282-3814 Age group: 0 to Adult Dance and movement; manners and etiquette for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: DC Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: Pre-K-6th grade Six topical two-week, summer day camp sessions for age 6-12. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play.

Fee. Category: BS AS DC

Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at CSU Colorado State University, FC, 491-1584 www.bands.colostate.edu/camp/ Age group: 7th to 12th grade Camp for band, orchestra, vocal studies, jazz, percussion with worldclass instruction.

Fee. Category: AR Rocky Mountain Youth Sports 3307 S. College Ave., #213, FC 631-9310, www.RMYouthSports.com Age group: k-12th grade Basketball teams and camps for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 443-3333 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years old Classical music camp for all ages.

Fee. Category: AR RollerLand Skate Center 324 Link Lane, FC, 482-0497 www.rollerlandskatecenter.com Age group: K-12th grade School fundraisers, birthday parties, school-break skates, private parties, live music!

Fee. Category: AS Roo Jumps—Inflatable party 3946 Carson Ave., Evans, 622-0055 Age group: All ages www.roojumps.com Inflatibles play areas for events .

Fee. Category: AT Safe Routes to School FC, 416-2357 www.fcgov.com/saferoutes Age group: K-8th grade Kids and parents walking a biking to school for good grades and good health.

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Science Toy Magic Mulberry St. & City Park Ave., FC, 484-2377 Age group: 5+ years 8-9:30am, Mar. 11 & first Sundays through September. Boomerangs provided.

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Scott Downing’s Football Camp UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-940 www.greeleygov.com/rec Age group: 8-14 years old Fee. Category: AT, DC

TEAM Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC, 224-9931 www.teamfortcollins.org Age group: K-12th grade Promotes healthy lifestyles for all ages to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.

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Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay St., FC 416-2828 www.golfsouthridge.com Age group: 5-16 years Beginner and intermediate golf classes.

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The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 266-0844 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 4-8 years old Four-day science camps filled with experiments, exploring and enthusiasm.

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Speech & Language Stimulation 317 N. Meldrum, FC 495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com Age group: all ages Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, social-pragmatic language, vocal-cord issues, more.

Fee. Category: AC

The Reading Clinic 800 N. Garfield Ave., LV, 667-3190 www.thereadingclinicinc.com Age group: k-adult Individualized instruction in reading, writing, study skills and math.

Fee. Category: AC

Spring Creek School 1900 Remington, FC 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com Age group: 1-12 years old Kindergarten, before- and afterschool, summer camps.

Fee. Category: AS BS DC Striped Horse Day Camp 23757 WCR 70, Eaton 539-5556 Age group: 7-15 years old A day learning proper riding skills, horse care, games on horseback, trail riding.

Fee. Category: DC Studio West Dance Center 216 W Horsetooth Suite B, FC, 970-226-1611 Age group: 3-17 Summer dance day camps & workshops.

Fee. Catagory: AR DC Stylz Dance Studio 2925 S. College Ave., FC 237-2819 www.stylzdancestudio.com Age group: 3 years and older Performance-based studio offering hip-hop, breaking, lyrical, jazz, ballet, tap, theatre jazz.

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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31-D, LV, 667-3915 www.sylvandale.com Age group: 6-18 years Old-fashioned family camp, ranch adventures, trail rides, hay rides, camp fires.

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The Reading Place Tutoring 4160 Sumter Sq.. FC, 225-2997 Age group: School age Individualized, personalized, reading instruction designed around your child’s strengths and needs.

Fee. Category: AC The Studio 217 E 4th St., LV, 669-5155 3307 S College AV, FC; 223-8155 www.thestudioco.com Age group: 4-18 years All-in-one camps, dance intensives, rock-star camps, and summer classes.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Sunshine House 4 area locations, 800-551-1561 www.sunshinehouse.com Age group: Infant through school-age After-school and summer camp, part-/full-time available.

Fee. Category: DC, AS Thompson Soccer Association 1217 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV, 461-9358 www.thompsonsoccer.org Age group: 3rd-12th grades Competitive and District leagues; fall and spring programs; 3rd-12th grades.

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Tran’s Martial Arts 3524 S. Mason St., 493-3838 222 E. 29th St., LV; 635-9222 www.transfortcollins.com Age group: all ages Traditional martial arts and fitness for the whole family.

Fee. Category: AT Treetop Yoga Studio 123 N. College Ave., FC, 567-9191 www.treetopyogatherapy.com Age group: elementary and above Yoga, music, art, creative writing for kids and adults.

Fee. Category: AR UNC Baseball Kids Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR, 351-1203 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Camp includes defense, hitting, base-running instruction. Live games & competition.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Football Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Fields, GR, 351-1875 www.unccamps.com Age group: varies Several camps held throughout the summer. Please visit website for more information.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2394 www.uncjazz.com Age group: middle school – college Jazz skills and theory camp.

Students will work with nationally respected faculty.

Fee. Category: AR, DC, RC UNC Las Chicas de Matematicas UNC Mathematical Sciences, Ross 2240A, GR, 351-2425 Age group: 15-18 years Free 6-week math camp for incoming high school girls.

Free. Category: AC, RC UNC Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 Age group: 11th-12th grades Motivating and challenging; gifted, talented and creative; high-ability learners Fee. Category: AC, RC UNC Men’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Ctr, GR 351-1191, www.unccamps.com Age group: varies Offering several camps (skill & team) in June. Visit website for more information.

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UNC Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR 351-2683 www.unco.edu/Sep Age group: 5th-10th grades Enrichment program for high-ability learners entering 5th-10th grades.

Fee. Category: AC, RC UNC Tennis Camps UNC tennis courts, GR www.unccamps.com Age group: varies Offering several camp options. Visit website for more information.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Ctr, GR, 351-2018 www.uncvolleyballcamps.com Age group: 4th-12th grade Offers multiple camps overnight/ day and team camps. Visit website for information.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Ctr, GR, 351-1713 www.jaimewhitebasketballcamps.com Age group: 1st-12th grades Offering several camps in June.

Visit website for more information.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR 351-1832 www.unccamps.com Age group: varies Wrestling skills camps held in late July.

Visit website for more information.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR 351-2683 www.unco.edu/Sep Age group: 4-9 years old Children’s enrichment program for high-ability learners.

Fee. Category: AC, DC United Way 211 424 Pine St. #102, FC, Dial 2-1-1 or 407-7066, 315 E. 7th St., LV 669-1450 www.uwaylc.org/volunteer/ Age group: all ages Information/referral on volunteer opportunities, parenting classes, youth/health/human services.

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Up In Lights Productions 100 E 7th, St., LV, 292-8682 www.UILProductions.com Age group: 6-16 years Musical theatre training summer camps, singing, dancing, acting, final performance.

Fee. AR, AS, DC Village Green Pool 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC, 493-2099 www.vgpool.com Age group: 0-18 years Swimming, diving, wading pool, swim teams, swim lessons, tennis.

Friendly neighborhood community.

Fee. Category: AT Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team 2006 Union Dr., FC, 223-7560 www.vgsynchro.com Age group: 6-18 years old Fun, teamwork, exercise for girls in a safe, supportive environment.

Fee. Category: AT Vollitude Volleyball Club 104 Keep Cr., Berthoud, 690-3441 www.vollitudevbc.com Age group: ages 12-18 Offering opportunity for players to play at the club level in northern Colorado.

Fee. Category: AT Vortex Swim Club 481-6640, www.Teamvortex.org Age group: 5-18 Developmental and competitive program for beginning and advanced swimmers. Fun environment.

Fee. Category: AT Wild Child Outdoor Photo Camps Northern Colorado, 217-7522 www.wildchildoutdoorphotocamps.com Age group: 3rd-5th grade Photography techniques taught while engaging children in nature. Digital cameras provided.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., Windsor 674-0004, www.windmillcec.com Age group: 5-12 years Fun, safe summer camp for schoolage children.

Fee. Category: BS, AS, DC Windsor Gymnastics Academy 687 Academy Court, Windsor, 686-6175 www.windsorgymnasticsacademy.com Age group: 5-13 years Summer day camp, fun activities.

Fee. Category: DC Windsor Lacrosse 100 Poudre Bay, WS, 576-9694 www.windsorcolax.com Age group: 2nd-12th grade Basic lacrosse skills and skill development.

Fee. Category: DC, AT Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., Windsor, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Age group: 8-12 years Extensive programs & activities for families.

Fee. Category: AT Young People’s Learning Centers 209 E. Plum, FC, 482-1212 405 Mathews St., FC, 482-6264 www.youngpeopleslc.com Age group: K-Junior High Fun and teen camps.

Fee. Category: DC AS BS Youth Activity Center 415 E. Monroe, FC, 221-6655 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age groups: K-12th grade Activities for youth ages 3-18.

Fee. Category: AR BS AS AT Youth Orchestra of the Rockies P.O. Box 270396, FC, 310-7998 www.fortnet.org/yor Age group: 7-18 years old Challenges young musicians to strive for excellence. Concerts held in November.

Fee. Category: AR

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Educo Adventure Camp Eye Center of Northern Colorado Flying Colors Art School Fort Collins Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Baseball Club Front Range Baptist Academy Gardens on Spring Creek Gargot Farms Riding Academy Girl Scouts of Colorado GK Gymnastics Global Village Museum Harrington Arts Academy Health District of Northern Larimer County Hearts in Hand Highland Meadows Golf Course Huntington Learning Center iD Tech Camps & Teen Academies Investment Centers of America Karate for Kids Karate West Kayla Foundation KinderCare Learning Centers Larimer County Foster Care Program Larimer Humane Society Lewis Tennis School Little Bear’s Child Care Lutheran Family Services Mark Crane, DDS McTeggert Irish Dance Milnor Orthodontics Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Mountain Kids FOLLOW US ON:

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AGES 8-18 (BOARDER AGES 12-18 • COMMUTER AGES 8-18) RegisteR ONLiNe at:

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Camp Dates: June 10-15 June 17-22 June 25-27

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Healthy Expression & Exercise SuMMER CAMpS

Junior Golf Camps 1:6 Instructor to Student Ratio

Ages 11-18 June 4-21 (3 weeks) Mon-Thurs. 9a-4:30p Ages 5-10 July 9-26 (3 weeks) Mon-Thurs. 9a-4:30p Register by Monday March 5th for early bird discount 10% sibling discount

BEGINNER CAMP SESSIONS

Monday-Thursday 9:30-12:30 $195/week, includes lunch

Jun 11-14 • Jun 25-28 • July 9-12 July 23-26 • July 30-Aug 2

Intermediate & Advanced Junior Golf Programs Call for Details

Campers will explore their creativity through acting, dancing, singing, drawing, painting, jewelry/craft making, songwriting, creative writing, speech and debate, stage combat, improvisation, and other fun theatre games.

Campers will also get a steady dose of fun sports and exercise opportunities. performances at the end of the session!

Register now for your summer camp online at

harringtonartsacademy.com

970-232-8410 • 575 N. Denver Ave. Loveland • FAMiLy DiSCouNTS!

970.204.4653(GOLF) Paul McQuade

coach@HighlandMeadows.com

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May 29 – August 17

For Children Entering K- to 8th-Grade

Through innovative programming and the use of active learning practices focusing on obesity prevention, lifelong fitness, and skill development, the Youth Sport Camps support the educational and public service mission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science and Colorado State University by providing the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.

“With A Healthy Lifestyle, Every Child’s A Winner” ■ Baseball/Softball (grades K-8)—1-week sessions from June 4 – July 13.

■ Basketball (Grades 4-8)—1-week sessions from July 2 – August 17.

■ Field Sports (Grades K-8)—Provides campers a brief “taste” of several different sports.

1-week sessions from May 29 – August 17.

970-491-6318

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & EXERCISE SCIENCE 201A Moby B Complex • Fort Collins

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■ FunLIFE (Grades K-6)—Fitness, nutrition and recreation camp. 1-week sessions from May 29 – August 10.

■ In-line Hockey (Grades 4-8)—1-week sessions from June 4 – June 29.

■ Music and Movement (Grades K-8) NEW! Explore the combination of dance, aerobics, and non-contact martial arts.

1-week sessions from June 4 – August 17.

■ Soccer (grades K-6)—1-week sessions from July 2 – August 17.

■ Super Sports Camps (Grades K-7)—A combination of sports, swimming lessons and other enrichment activities. 2-week sessions from June 4 – August 17.

■ Tennis (Grades K-8)— 8:00-10:00am only.

1-week sessions from July 9 - August 17.

■ Volleyball (Grades 4-8)—1-week sessions from July 16 – August 17.

Get information and register online at: www.hes.cahs.colostate.edu/YSC/

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