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APRIL 2019

Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Lighten up your life—humor helps keep a healthy attitude

AS WE GROW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playground rules—5 ways to teach manners where it counts

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . 10 Walk and squawk with the animals—learn about farm animals, wild animals, insects and butterflies and more

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 The art of nature journaling—taking time to smell the roses, listen to the bees and touch the trees

COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . 14 The good, the fun and the not-so-good in NoCo—sexually transmitted infections, Habitat homes and skate parks

HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cook one, cook all—fun in the kitchen for all ages

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School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pre-apprenticeship program trains students, Brentwood earns impressive designation and rating, kindergarten open houses and registration

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Laughter brings us together and lightens tense moments. It’s the lube that greases the gears of happiness. If you want less stress and more joy in your family, focus on what’s funny.

People who laugh frequently are less likely to be depressed and more likely to be physically healthy and have stronger immune systems.

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perspective Lighten up your life

Humor helps us keep a healthy attitude

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just love hearing a good belly laugh…that honest letting go. It’s contagious and always makes me smile, even when I don’t know why that other person is laughing. Laughter has always been a pretty good staple in our family.

Even when things seem grim, there always seems to be something that’s funny, something to lighten up the day.

I remember once we sitting around a table playing cards. Three generations chatting and telling stories and my dad was laughing so hard that he said that his laugh bumps hurt, as though we knew what that meant. So we said, laugh bumps? And he pointed out the two bumps on the back of his head behind his ears. That made us all keep laughing.

Now that’s part of our family lexicon. We have scores more inside jokes that we don’t have to say any more—references to movies, expressions we picked up traveling, dumb things that dad (me) says. Aly and Andy (our kids) were traveling with their aunt and she felt left out because she couldn’t follow everything they were saying. I mean, she understood the words, but not the contextual reference that those words depended on. So that kind of bond can also be a negative, exclusive interaction if we’re not careful.

I love that Lynn U. Nichols wrote about humor and laughter in her feature story this month. We seem to get caught up in doing and having but humor seems like part of being. It’s part of our outlook on life. And by humor, I don’t mean just laughter and being funny. I think of humor as approaching life with a lighter touch, not making everything so heavy and big.

Little Hank didn’t make his bed today. Not a crisis! Fido pooped in living room. Oh well, __it happens! If we can greet each day with a “I wonder what today will bring outlook,” instead of an “I hope I can slog through another day,” view, it will just go better. You’ll be nicer and then the next person will be nicer and away we go.

I have to agree though that laughter is the best medicine, as they say.

(Unless you need antibiotics. Then you really shouldn’t rely on laughter and you should take the antibiotics) We all know how much better and healthier we feel when we’re laughing. It helps put the world in perspective a little bit when we can make light of our troubles and let go of our expectations a little bit.

Now that I’ve written this, I’m going lighten up and let the rest of my day just flow along and see where it leads me.

Lightly, Scott

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APRIL 2019 • Volume 23, Issue 11 PUBLISHER Scott Titterington, (970)221-9210 scott.rmpublishing@gmail.com EDITOR Kristin Titterington, (970)221-9210 kristin.rmpublishing@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Kim Sharpe kim.rmpublishing@gmail.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emily Zaynard emily.rmpublishing@gmail.com ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Greg Hoffman, (970)689-6832 greg.rmpublishing@gmail.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Susan Pettit susan.rmpublishing@gmail.com COVER PHOTO Cheri Schonfeld, Courtesy of Sky’s Open Design - skysopendesign.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lea Hanson, Katie Harris Lynn Nichols, Kim Sharpe

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Playground rules

5 ways to teach manners where it counts LY N N U. N I C H O L S

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t’s Saturday. The weather is finally nice and you take your kids to the park to have some fun. Correction.

You take your kids to the park to school them on manners so they can be socially successful at school. How so, you ask? If your kids can learn to share the swings and take turns on the slides at the park, most likely they’ll mimic that good behavior at recess at school. That means more friendships and fewer conflicts with classmates.

Let’s face it, recess at school is sparsely supervised. There are just too many kids and too much space to run.

Conflicts are inevitable, even at schools that promote a positive culture. Poudre Schools has a loose rule of no more than 50 kids per adult at recess. Often, it’s a better ratio than that. Even so, when kids outnumber adults to that degree, there’s a high chance of disagreements and hurt feelings. After all, recess is where kids practice social skills, both strong and weak. You can’t be there at school to offer guidance, but you can at the park playground. Here are some key opportunities to teach manners while still having fun.

1. TAKING TURNS Kids are so excited to play, they sometimes don’t see what’s right in front of them. They might rush to the jungle gym and push up the stairs ahead of someone out of sheer excitement.

Help your son step back and take in the playground as a whole—pointing out who is using what—before setting him loose. If he complains about someone using the tire swing too long, explain that we all have to take turns and you are sure the child knows that and will be done shortly. If the child hogs the swing, encourage your son to ask him when he will be done, or if he can join him.

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2. SHARING TOYS AND EQUIPMENT If your child wants to bring her sand bucket and shovels to the park, remind her that if she brings them it means she has to share them. The reverse is also true.

Remind your child to ask politely before settling in with someone else’s dump truck. Also, waiting in line for the slide is a great lesson in turn taking and sharing.

3. BE KIND TO START A FRIENDSHIP Kids don’t automatically learn friendship skills. While they might understand sharing and getting along, they might not know how to initiate a friendship.

This is especially true for shy kids.

Here’s an idea: Have your daughter pick one person on the playground she’d like to play with or meet. Then, have her approach that person. Before you send her off, discuss specific things she can do to make a friend, like smiling, giving compliments, and asking questions. It’s helpful if she’s specific, such as “Do you want to play on the monkey bars with me?” You can also initiate a game of tag, welcoming other kids to join in. Group activities on the playground are often

easier than starting one-on-one play.

4. RESOLVE A CONFLICT, ASK AN ADULT FOR HELP Teach your kids the basics of conflict resolution, and encourage them to practice at the park. For example, when a child wants a situation to stop, the fewer words, the better. A simple, firm: ‘Stop it. I don’t like it’ can suffice. If it doesn’t work, your child can get louder, and use the trick of stepping back and holding up his hands while saying, ‘I said stop.’ If that still doesn’t work, he needs to tell you, or if at school, an adult.

Teach him to preface it with a statement like, “I don’t feel safe,’ or ‘I need help’ to alert the adult that it’s serious.

5. IF YOU BUMP INTO SOMEONE, APOLOGIZE It’s inevitable that mishaps will happen on a busy playground. If your child bumps into someone as he runs to catch a ball, encourage him to stop and apologize. Manners, like saying thank you, you’re welcome and I’m sorry, go a long way in helping your kids succeed throughout life.

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family activities

Walk and squawk with the animals Learn about farm animals, wild animals, insects and butterflies LY N N U. N I C H O L S

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hether you are 4 or 40, nothing is more fun than coming face-to-face with animals. April is a great time of year to visit local farms and zoos because you get the bonus of seeing newborn baby animals, and sometimes even the chance to pet or feed them. Here are some northern Colorado options for animal fun this spring.

THE FARM AT LEE MARTINEZ PARK Open year round, offering kids a chance to ride ponies, pet sheep, visit cows and go on hayrides. If you haven’t discovered The Farm near Old Town Fort Collins, put it on your to-do list. The Farm offers birthday parties, classes and holiday events. Adopt an animal or purchase a Barnyard Buddy Pass for unlimited visits. Open year round (Wed–Sun in April, May). For more, visit www. fcgov.com/recreation/the-farm-leemartinez-park or call 970-221-6665.

Location: 600 N. Sherwood, Fort Collins.

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BABY ANIMAL DAYS AT CENTENNIAL VILLAGE MUSEUM Who can resist the opportunity to see a bunch of baby animals?

At Centennial Village Museum in Greeley, you can see this years resident new arrivals and others who are visiting just for this event.

The calves, baby pigs, lambs, chicks, ducklings, goats and rabbits are irresistibly adorable.

Friday, April 18-20 and April 2228, 10am-3pm.. Cost: $3 for ages 3+ WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY A real treat, come and observe large, wild animals including all types of large cats, wolves and bears. These 450 species of rescued animals live on 10,000 acres and roam free in the largest wild animal sanctuary in the world. Includes a 3-mile elevated walkway. Open year-round. Cost: $15 for ages 3–12, $30 ages 13 and above.

Visit www.wildanimalsanctuary.org or call 303-536-0118. Location: 2999 County Road 53, Keenesburg, CO (east of Longmont, approximately 1.25 hours from Fort Collins).

BUTTERFLY PAVILION AND INSECT CENTER A bit more of a drive, the butterfly pavilion is a place of wonder with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies and ocean invertebrates exhibits. It’s

thrilling to have a butterfly land on your shoulder as you walk through the human-made tropical rainforest.

Open year-round. Cost: Free for kids 2 and under, $7 ages 2–12, $11 ages 13 and up. Visit butterflies.org or call 303-469-5441. At Hwy 36 and 104th Ave in Westminster, CO. SWETSVILLE ZOO If you want a fun and funky twist on a petting zoo, visit the Swetsville Zoo in Timnath. These animals can’t bite or intimidate, because they are made of scrap metal and car parts. Bill Sweats created his humorous collection of over 160 metal animals in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

You’ll see dinosaurs rocking out and a giant spider car, if you go. Located east of the I25 and Harmony intersection, behind Costco. Free, donations accepted.

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learn and live

The art of nature journaling

Taking time to smell the roses, listen to the bees and touch the trees KIM SHARPE

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hildren are naturally curious.

They also love adventures in the great outdoors. Combine the two and you have a perfect opportunity to introduce them to the art of nature journaling.

A nature journal typically consists of drawings and some writing, but the goal is not to create a wonderful work of art or craft grammatically accurate text. A better focus is to observe and record what you see and how it makes you feel, because nature journaling also is about slowing down and taking time to smell the roses—literally.

Jan Latona, a City of Fort Collins master naturalist, recounts one of her favorite nature walks with a family that included grandparents, parents and kids. “Each person had a small memo book and a ballpoint pen (the little ones’ pens had a string of yarn attached to keep them from getting lost). As they walked along, the group noticed and exclaimed to each other about what they saw, with everyone’s contribution of equal importance. As the kids caught on, they began drawing things and would race back to the group with their discovery. My favorite was the 4-year-old who drew a little circle of dots on his page, some in a line, some lines going toward a larger black dot. When asked to tell us about what he had seen, he explained it was an anthill. He was so excited!”

To have similar natural experiences with your family, start by getting out in your yard, or in a nearby park or open space. Next, encourage kids to notice what’s around them. Finally, let kids record what they see, hear, smell and feel.

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selection of art supplies. Latona says to keep it simple because the joy is walking out in nature, not lugging a bunch of stuff.

By journaling about their wild encounters, young nature explorers

not only will hone their observation and communication skills, and enjoy being creative, they also will gain an appreciation for nature, which will help them become good stewards of our Earth.

Learn to nature journal

Jan Latona will be teaching nature journaling for the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas on May 25, July 17, Aug. 14 and Sept. 4. Visit www.fcgov.com/register for details.

Calling natural explorers

Cities all over the world, including Fort Collins, invite their residents of all ages to participate in the City Nature Challenge 2019 (www.citynaturechallenge.org). It’s a fun way for people to get outside and collect data.

To participate: Download the iNaturalist app (www.inaturalist.org) April 26-29–Capture photos of plants, animals, fungi, or any other evidence of life (e.g., scat, fur, tracks, shells, carcasses) found in your participating city. Note the location of your interesting find.

April 30-May 5–Share your observations by uploading your findings through the iNaturalist app.

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community news The good, the fun and the not-so-good in NoCo Sexually transmitted infections, Habitat homes and skate parks

RENDERING COURTESY CITY OF GREELEY

KIM SHARPE

GREELEY SKATE PARKS GROWING In 2018, Greeley residents helped design a series of city skate parks with a variety of features to support and encourage wheel sports of all kinds. Greeley’s current parks, trails, and open land master plan process identified a need for more and improved skate parks.

The $1.5-million project will retrofit one skate park, replace another and build a completely new skate park.

When finished, Greeley will have a network of user-designed skate parks with three locations: 3rd Street & 11th Avenue, Centennial Park, and Peak View Park.

Construction has begun. As work rotates between skate park locations, at least one park will remain open and usable at all times.

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designs, go online to https://playgreeley. com/skategreeley/.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS SOAR IN NOCO Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are dramatically increasing in Larimer and Weld Counties.

For example, in 2014 there were 73 reported cases of gonorrhea in Larimer County, compared to 283 cases in 2017. The rate of gonorrhea in Weld County has increased from 27 cases per 100,000 in 2015 to 129 cases in 2018— a 384-percent rise in four years.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledges that STI rates are accelerating in certain groups of people across the U.S., particularly among men. Hypotheses as to the reason for increased STI rates include increased

availability of dating and “hook-up” apps on social media, and a shift in social behaviors and attitudes about sex.

According to Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) Director Tom Gonzales, “The majority of STIs in Larimer County occur in young adults between the ages of 15 and 29, making talking with teens about sexual health and safety a vital part of raising healthy kids.”

He says, in addition to talking, parents can help their children avoid the most common STI, human papillomavirus (HPV), and future health problems related to HPV, such as genital warts and certain cancers, by vaccinating them against HPV. The vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12.

But STI rates have not just

increased among young adults; they also have increased in older adults, including seniors, so everyone needs to communicate about STIs. “Talking about STIs with your partner is a difficult subject, but the conversation clearly needs to happen,” says Mark E. Wallace, Weld County Health Department executive director. In addition to talking openly about STIs, sexually active individuals should get tested regularly, and reduce risk by using condoms or practicing mutual monogamy.

The Weld County Health Department conducts testing for STIs and implements a variety of health promotion efforts in the community, including a healthy decision-making initiative conducted in middle schools, high schools, and made available to college-age students. To see more on STI prevention and treatment, visit: www.weldhealth.org and click on “Health Hot Topics.”

Paired with ongoing comprehensive school-based sexuality education and community outreach, the Larimer County Department of Health & Environment offers STI testing at its Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park clinic locations. Walk-in testing hours are available during some weekdays and Saturdays; find details at www.larimer. org/walkins. During the month of April, which is National STI Awareness Month, testing is being offered at LCDHE clinic locations at no cost.

Visit www.larimer.org/health or call

970-498-6767 for more information.

FORT COLLINS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS HOMES AVAILABLE Through April 18, 2019, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity will have applications available to help local families become homeowners in the Harmony Cottages neighborhood located at the southeast intersection of Harmony Road and Taft Hill Road.

Harmony Cottages’ energyefficient homes range in size from 950-1,250-square feet and feature

landscaping, picket fences and usable porches, set in a neighborhood that includes a park and open spaces.

To qualify for a Habitat home, applicants must:

• Live or work in Fort Collins or the surrounding rural areas • Have a need for adequate shelter • Earn between 45-80 percent of Fort Collins’ area median income • Contribute up to 500 hours of “sweat equity” working to build their home • Attend a mandatory orientation session at Unity Church of Fort Collins, 1401 W. Vine Dr. on either Sunday, April 14, 2pm, or Thursday, April 18, 6pm.

Printed applications in English and Spanish are available at the following locations: Housing Catalyst, 1715 W. Mountain Ave.; Project Self-Sufficiency, 2001 S. Shields St., D-203; Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 4001 S. Taft Hill Rd., and the Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity Administrative offices at 1600 Palm Dr. They are also available for download at www.FortCollinsHabitat.org.

Those interested in applying should contact Theresa Bain, Habitat Homeowner services director, at 970488-2605.

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healthy living

Cook one, cook all Fun in the kitchen for all ages

LEA HANSON

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ooking can be a pleasure for children of all ages. Start them young and with any luck they’ll develop a lifelong love of the kitchen and skills they can use throughout adulthood. Children will vary in their ability to undertake different cooking activities. Choose tasks you think are suitable for your child. Safety is the biggest concern; beyond that, a little trial and error is all part of the fun.

Involving kids in the kitchen is about much more than getting ‘help’ says Elizabeth Donovan La Familia in Fort Collins. Donovan says having children in the kitchen is another great way for parents and children to take a technology break and spend time together.

Additionally, she says, “Having toddlers or older children assist with easy kitchen tasks is an excellent way to expose children to a wide variety of foods as well as spark curiosity in the kitchen.”

COOKING WITH TODDLERS Starting around 18 months, your child will probably want to start ‘helping’ in the kitchen. Take advantage of their interest to give yourself a break. If they’re entertained in the kitchen you can get on with the business of cooking and you’ll both be happy.

Ensure all hazards are away from grabbing hands—pot handles, hot food and liquids, sharp or heavy utensils, and cleaning products. Think about what they can reach or trip over and make sure there is always a clear path if you’re carrying anything hot, sharp, or heavy.

Set them up at the kitchen table so they’re at a safe distance.

Toddler chefs may enjoy:

• Washing vegetables—this is a great way of teaching them the names of vegetables and sparking an interest which encourages them to try different foods. In

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fact, Donovan says, “Exposing little kids to certain food items multiple times before they’re willing to try it themselves, and assisting in the kitchen is a great way for children to begin to recognize foods.”

• S tirring ingredients.

•M ashing with a fork or potato masher— again watch out for temperature.

• S prinkling—flour, cake decorations, and icing sugar.

COOKING WITH 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS With their increased common sense, ability to follow instructions, and improved dexterity, kids aged 3 to 5 can undertake a wider range of skills.

Activities to try with 3- to 5-year-olds: • Weighing—pouring or spooning ingredients into scales.

• Using measuring spoons.

• Washing fruit and vegetables.

• Cutting soft ingredients such as butter, mushrooms, or strawberries using a strong plastic knife.

• Mixing—using either a spoon or hands to mix together ingredients.

COOKING WITH 5- TO 7-YEAR-OLDS At this age, you can typically introduce your child to trickier techniques and equipment. At this stage, you could think about buying your child a knife designed for young cooks or using a small adult one. With the introduction of sharp cutting tools like knives and scissors, always consider the ability of your child.

Five to 7-year-olds can:

• Cut using a small knife—children should learn how to form their hand into a claw to keep fingertips out of danger.

• Cut with scissors—use children’s scissors to snip herbs.

• Measuring—this is a great opportunity for kids to use reading and math skills.

• Greasing and lining a cake tin or tray.

• Setting the table—encourage them to cherish the ritual of family meals.

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LOL, haha, Lulz

Lynn U Nichols

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hen my son, Forest, was 10 months old, he laughed at his first joke. Arthur the cat didn’t like being grabbed, and when he was, he’d bare his teeth and make a funny kuk! kuk! sound. One day, as Forest reached for Arthur, he made the noise and I immediately said, “Arthur is saying, No! No!” Forest’s response was instantaneous.

He let out a deep belly laugh that came out as a series of satisfying yuks.

Laughter brings us together and lightens tense moments. It’s the lube that greases the gears of happiness. If you want less stress and more joy in your family, focus on what’s funny.

“Research on laughter shows it inhibits cortisol, the stress hormone.

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our ability to relax, be close and let ourselves be known,” says Doug Blocksma, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, with Heart Centered Counseling in Fort Collins.

There are other health benefits to laughter. Research also found people who laugh frequently are less likely to be depressed and more likely to be physically healthy and have stronger immune systems. Let the laughter begin!

STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS WITH INSIDE JOKES We all love inside jokes. They mean we have an inside circle of friends or family that share a similar reality, and really gets us.

“Inside jokes are funny because they

often mean we went through something together that was tough or meaningful,” Blocksma says.

Making it a habit to laugh together as a family improves our overall moods and helps us walk into our days feeling open and light, letting us attract back exactly that from others.

It establishes a family code that life shouldn’t be taken too seriously, and that we all make mistakes.

“The ability to laugh at yourself is the ultimate demonstration of being a secure person,” he adds.

Besides inside jokes, consider making up goofy family games and starting funny traditions, like creating make-believe characters or telling a joke each day at the bus stop.

Come together with laughter and humor

HEALTHY WAYS TO USE HUMOR TO MOTIVATE OR DISRUPT CONFLICT Humor can ease potentially tense moments and get kids to do chores and stick to a schedule. It can also disrupt a disagreement, and head you toward resolution. Consider humor as a lubricant for peace and positivity. Here are some ideas: If the hamster cage is getting rank as you wait for your son to clean it, put a sticky note on it that says, “Dear Max, please clean my cage. It is really getting stinky in here and I’d love some fresh fluff to play in. Love, Sunshine.”

When your daughter is ignoring you, use a funny voice or sing your request. Doing so will surprise her and might get her to take action. “Our tone

matters. If your daughter is expecting you to interrupt her play with a harsh, demanding tone, talking in a Bozo the Clown voice will catch her off guard and might defuse her defensiveness,” Blocksma says.

Humor can disrupt an argument and help reset the situation. By making a benign joke you allow everyone to step back and see the situation for what it is, and maybe even laugh at it. “It lets you catch yourself. It doesn’t fix the problem—you still have to use conflict resolution skills—but it’s a speed bump, if you will. Once the tension breaks, you can start expressing yourself in a more productive way.

With teens, humor can help you break the ice for more serious conversations. For example, driving and texting.

You can joke that his phone is scared in the car with a new driver, and feels safer in the glovebox. This can start a conversation about rules around driving and phone use. “When we diffuse a tense discussion with humor, it’s like turning the lights down on it. We don’t have to look it squarely in the eye,” Blocksma says. Seeing just the outline of it lets us warm up to the idea. “Then, you can turn the lights up and look at it fully,” he adds.

Humor’s element of surprise can lead to fond memories. “We are hard wired to remember negative things better. It’s a byproduct of evolution. We had to remember that a tiger lives over there that could eat me. I like to say negative happenings are Velcro and positive ones are Teflon when it comes to remembering,” Blocksma says. Yet we also remember things that are out of the ordinary or surprising. That’s why we remember times we laughed so hard we cried.

ENCOURAGE KIDS TO LAUGH AT THE SMALL THINGS Everyday life continually throws us opportunities to get upset. Someone cuts in front of us in line, or doesn’t

use a blinker on the road. We can’t find our keys; a favorite lamp gets broken or the newspaper isn’t delivered for the third day in a row. We have a choice to react with anger or respond with acceptance or humor. How we respond teaches our kids whether or not to sweat the small stuff.

For example, if your child knocks over a glass of juice, the first thing you might want to do is scold. What if instead you said: “Oh phew. The counter was really thirsty. Thanks for giving it a drink. Now let’s clean it up.” Or, let’s say you are driving and someone is tailing you too closely. Instead of getting mad, you could move into the right lane without a comment. Or, you could say, “Boy, that person is in a hurry. Maybe they have an emergency.” Or, you could joke that they must really get in trouble if they are late to work.

“When we laugh at little things, we teach our kids ‘you can move on from this,’” Blocksma explains.

USE HUMOR TO UNITE NOT DIVIDE It’s important to use humor correctly. If you don’t, it can create distance and hurt. Take sarcasm. It’s humor in disguise. While it might get laughs, its purpose is to put someone down or express anger sideways.

“Sarcasm is a one-way joke. Humor is like a hammer, it can be used to destroy or create. Sarcasm destroys,” Blocksma says.

The same is true for teasing, ridicule and disparaging laughter. When kids are the victims of negative uses of humor, it can create shame. When this happens, they might poke fun at themselves to make others laugh, but in doing so, only hurt themselves. Another way humor divides families is when it’s used to avoid the truth or to disguise hard feelings.

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SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERING An increasing number of CSAs offer volunteering opportunities and “working memberships.” Even those with limited growing knowledge and experience can contribute to a community farm. For many, being outdoors, working with their hands, and getting dirty is a rare and exciting opportunity. Being a part of growing the food you consume and being a part of a team of farmers who do the same is uniquely satisfying.

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FOOD ACCESSIBILITY Food security is a growing concern in Larimer County. And, many who qualify to receive food assistance are not enrolled to do so. In 2016, the enrollment rate for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits was only 40 percent of those eligible. In 2016, 21,798 (40 percent of those eligible) were enrolled in SNAP; in Weld County, 25,090 (53 percent of those eligible) were enrolled. It is clear that not all of our communities have equitable access to healthy food and there are many CSAs that want to change that.

Studies show that both adults and children in low-income households that participate in cost-offset community supported agriculture consume more fruits and vegetables than members of low-income households who do

not have access to a CSA. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Many local CSAs, farms and related organizations offer training and education to community members who are interested in learning everything from the logistical skills of growing food to learning more about food accessibility as an issue of social justice.

The Growing Project offers diverse programs for youth and adults alike including the Young Farmers Training Program, Teens for Food Justice, an Edible and Medicinal Weed Walk, and Foraging, Harvesting, and Processing of Wild Grains.

In addition to offering traditional CSA memberships, Sproutin’ Up (www.sproutinup.com/) aims to improve the health, wellness, and job-readiness of under-resourced youth and families in northern Colorado by providing access to fresh produce while educating youth on healthy lifestyles and sustainable agricultural practices.

The organization offers apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, and intern programs in addition to school gardens and summer camps.

IS A CSA MEMBERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU? The spring harvest is upon us, and in many communities, the last call to sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group is right around the corner.

Most CSAs offer a few membership options (half or full share, weekly or biweekly pickup, etc.) and range in prices.

But before making the leap and investing in a CSA, consider whether the program is right for you—and which farm is the right one for you to support. There are many pros and cons to weigh, and the summer can be an unexpected time, for you and that farm.

Pro: You’re supporting a local farmer sans middleman. Most CSA groups receive all their produce from one farm. Therefore, your contribution means a lot to the farm’s financial security, which can be so fragile and vulnerable to chance (weather conditions, slow days at the farmers market, etc.).

By paying upfront, you’re ensuring the farm sales throughout the season.

Con: You’re limited to that farm. What if that farm’s tomatoes get flea beetles? Or you find you don’t care for their bumper crop of cucumbers? Unfortunately, you’re beholden to those offerings once you join and most often aren’t offered an opportunity to give up your membership.

Pro: The food is fresh. CSAs are a literal farm-to-table option. Your food is typically harvested days or hours before pickup and is rarely grown with harmful fertilizers or preservatives.

Cons: You must be ready to use the food you get. You get what you get and when you get it.

Sometimes you get only leafy greens and sometimes none. It’s a good idea to look into the basics of preserving food for those weeks when you receive too much of one type of food to avoid waste.

Pro: Try new, healthier foods. Even those of us who grow our own food already often don’t have space or capacity for large gardens. Most farmers often throw in crops you’re unfamiliar with, giving you delicious weekly surprises.

Con: You might not like everything. Even if you don’t have picky eaters in your home, you may not like each type of item you receive in your weekly share. Or, you may not know how to prepare it in a way you can eat it. This may require some additional research and time on your part to learn a new food preparation skill.

Pro: It’s interactive. CSAs are often set up with a community feel. You have the opportunity to meet and get to know the farmers who run it as well as other members. While it may not be required, there is often opportunity to volunteer at the farm itself.

Con: There are requirements. As noted above, some CSAs require volunteer work. Ask questions about this and weigh the requirements against your time availability and interests.

Once you’ve found a CSA in your area, joining is usually as simple as filling out your information on the group’s website or placing a phone call. You’ll often have to pay for your seasonal share upfront. Oftentimes, you’ll receive a welcome kit with information about the farm and the farmers you’re supporting, how you can get involved on the farm, and how the delivery schedule is structured. At this point, you sit back, relax, and wait for the food to roll in.

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Estes Valley Farmers Market Bond Park on E. Elkhorn Ave. Thursdays, 8am-1pm, June-Sept. www.facebook.com/EstesValleyFarmersMarket

Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland Sundays, 9am-1:30pm, June 23-Sept. 29 www.cityofloveland.org/farmersmarket

Greeley Farmers’ Market The Depot, 902 7th Ave. Saturdays, 8am-12noon, May 18-Oct. 26 www.greeleygov.com/fm

Fort Collins Farmers Market 1001 E. Harmony Rd. in front of Ace Hardware (rain or shine) Sundays, 10am-2pm, May-mid-Nov. Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, June-Sept. www.fortcollinsfm.com

Johnstown Milliken Farmers Market Charlotte St. and Parish Ave., Johnstown Fridays, 4-8pm, June-Oct. www.johnstownmillikenchamber.com

Drake Road Farmers Market 802 W. Drake Rd., Fort Collins Saturdays, 10am-1pm, April 20-Sept. (weather permitting) www.drakeroadfarmersmarket.com Erie Farmers Market Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt, Erie Thursdays, 5-8pm, May 18-Sept. 12 www.realfarmersmarketco.com

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Something about being on a farm just feels good. The pace feels relaxed and your interactions, maybe, more genuine. So swing by a farm stand soon and pick up some deliciousness while you’re at it.

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Heritage Lavender 4809 Foothills Dr., Berthoud www.heritagelavender.com Hoffman Farms, LLC 3545 W. 0 St., Greeley www.hoffmanproduce.com

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On the Vine at Richmond Farms 3611 Richmond Dr., Fort Collins www.onthevineatrichmondfarms.com Papa Joe’s Honey 4855 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland www.facebook.com/ PapaJoesLocalHoney Sunny Daze 901 S. CR 5, Fort Collins www.sunnydazegardens.com Tigges Farm 12404 CR 64½, Greeley www.tiggesfarm.com

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Make this summer the one where you step out of your comfort zone as a family and explore new places, activities and ways of thinking. Just as exposure to new ideas, new activities, and regular physical exercise helps ward off dementia in adults, learning new ways of doing and being helps kids’ brains grow—springing new neural pathways where there wasn’t any before. Break the engrained habits that make up your day—especially those that don’t feed your mind, spirit or body—and get inspired to try new things.

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lazy—not just physically but mentally.

Maybe your kids eat the same cereal for breakfast, always pack a peanut butter sandwich for lunch, take the same route to school, and play the same sport, year after year. That’s not necessarily bad, but it’s good to shake things up a bit.

What if you get one day this week and take your kids out to breakfast at a local food truck? How about you bike or ride longboards to run errands instead of taking the car? How about you pull out your city’s recreation guide and choose a family activity to try that none of you have tried before, like fly fishing, family yoga or going on a full moon hike at Lory State Park?

“It can be a midweek picnic at the park, a bike ride scheduled right after work, or an evening playing yard games together,” says Dr. Kathy Sigda,

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Consider those daily habits that don’t feed you or your kids. Of course, everyone needs some down time activities, like reading the news, playing a video game, or getting on social media, but make sure that time doesn’t dominate every relaxed moment your family spends together. How about picking a book for the whole family to read, and then having a discussion on it over dessert one night? Instead of playing video games, try learning a new card game or board game, going to an escape room together, or taking a rock climbing class and learning to belay?

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kids attuned to accepting new things.

Kids who are pushed to step out of their comfort zone tend to have more self-confidence in new situations as they move through life.

“Unstructured play is hugely important. Studies on elementary kids show imaginary play is a large part of brain development. Kids who are allowed ample opportunities for unstructured play learn how to negotiate relationships and how to think critically and problem solve,” says Andrea Holt, LMFT, CAC III, Marriage and Family Therapist with UCHealth’s Family Medicine Center in Fort Collins.

EXPOSE YOUR FAMILY TO SOMETHING NEW Your kids are constantly developing and you may not even know that they love something, especially if it is out of the ordinary like macramé or woodworking or playing the viola. As much as you can, expose your kids to new things—and when you can, do it with them. Show your kids as much about the world and how it works as you can, then observe.

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kids is they are often an open book, so you’ll know quickly if you’ve discovered something they like.

We’re really good as parents at exposing our kids to organized sports, and that’s fine as many kids find enjoyment in sports. But it’s also important to think outside the box when it comes to physical activities. Some kids’ personalities or temperaments simply do not fit the physical and social demands of playing on a team sport.

Maybe they prefer to work on one skill and master it versus many at a time.

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Maybe they simply don’t like crowds.

Whatever the reason, honor it. There are hundreds of individual sports for kids to try out from archery, biking, climbing, disc golf, dance, fencing, figure skating, gymnastics, martial arts, Pilates, running, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, and tennis just to name a few.

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CONSIDER YOUR CHILD’S NATURE Every child’s comfort level with activity is different. Some prefer to run from one event to the next. Others feel overwhelmed with just making it to

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What’s imperative is matching your child’s activity level with their nature.

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There may be vast differences even in your own family,” Sigda advises.

MAKE A FAMILY BUCKET LIST Now is a good time to make a family bucket list. Make a wish list of things you want to do together before your kids sprout wings and leave home. Let everyone add as many items as they like, no matter how unreachable or silly they might be. You’ll be surprised what your family comes up with—and the list will reflect what your family values.

You might even form a few new family rituals, like returning to a favorite hiking or camping spot or always playing an epic game of family softball together when you visit the cousins in Kansas. Routines that bond are ones to keep.

“Spending time to play with your children, or work on a project, is an excellent investment in overall family wellbeing,” Holt concludes.

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Adam’s Camp Denver and surrounding areas 303-563-8290, www.adamscamp.org Camps are available to individuals with mild to moderate special needs, including developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and down syndrome.

Activities promote occupational, physical, speech, music and art therapy, and camp ratios are one to two campers per therapist. Youth camps for ages 5 and up take place in June and July and cost is $1500-$2950 per week, with scholarships available.

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The cost is $1890 per session, and registration is available online.

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, Breckenridge 970-453-6422, www.boec.org Camps for summer 2019 include Camp Big Tree, an overnight five-day program for 12- to 16-year-olds with sensory processing disorders, learning and/or attention deficits, as well as developmental disabilities. CamPossible, a camp for 8- to 12-year-olds with cerebral palsy featuring three days of confidence and social skills building activities. Camp activities include hiking, rafting and rock climbing. All camps are held in June and July and prices vary by camp.

Camp Paha, Lakewood 303-987-7000, www.lakewood.org/paha/ Day camps for children with a range of disabilities include activities such as swimming, drama and hiking, and are appropriate for ages 6-17. Camps take place June 10-28 and July 8-26 and cost $930 per session.

Camp Wapiyapi, Estes Park 303-534-0883, www.campwapiyapi.org/ These camps are designed for children with cancer and their families to discover hope and support through positive outdoor group experiences such as horseback riding, miniature golf and basketball. The camp is available to ages 6 to 17, and sessions take place June 3-8 and June 10-15. This camp is made available free of charge, and medical doctors and nurses are always on site.

Camp Comfort, Georgetown 303-674-6400 www.mtevans.org/camp-comfort/ This camp offers support to grieving children, helping them understand and come to terms with loss. Camp activities include workshops, along with fishing, swimming, hiking and more.

Camp is for ages 6 to 12 and will take place June 14-16 and July 12-14. Cost is $175 per session, and scholarships may be available.

Easter Seals Colorado, Highlands Ranch 303-233-1666, www.easterseals.com/co/ our-programs/childrens-services/ summer-day-camps.html Summer day camps provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, community field trips and more for children with a variety of disabilities and health challenges.

Ages 7 to 18. Camp takes place Monday through Thursday from June 3 through July 25 and costs $80-$90 per day.

National Sports Center for the Disabled Multiple locations 970-726-1518, www.nscd.org Therapeutic Horseback Riding Camp is a three- to four-day camp for ages 10 and up with sessions in July and August.

Camp includes horseback riding, cookouts, campfires and tent camping. Prices range from $650 to $800 per session.

Sky High Hope Camp, Bellvue 303-382-7201, www.skyhighhope.org A residential camp for children with cancer and their siblings offering rafting, fishing, archery, dance and more for ages 8 to 18. Camp takes place June 9 to 15 and is available at no charge. Medical staff is on site at all times during camp.

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D I R E C T O R Y B Y C A T E G O R Y ACADEMICS (AC) ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Adolesco Youth Exchange Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum Berthoud Library Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Blooming Girls Bright Horizons Camp Invention Children’s Speech and Reading Center Clearview Library District Colorado Early Learning Community Life Center Community Preschool CSU Early Childhood Center CSU Environmental Learning Center Discovery Montessori Estes Valley Library First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Preschool Frontiers of Science Institute Garbage Garage Education Center Global Village Museum and Learning Center Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten Hearts in Hand Child Development Center Heritage Christian Academy High Plains Library District iD Tech Summer Camps KinderCare Learning Centers Laughing Buck Farm Leadership Enrichment Program The Learning Experience The Learning House Learning Rx Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Little Bears Child Care Loveland Preschool Loveland Public Library Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Mathnasium The Mother Earth Academy Mountain Kids Mountain Sage Community School Northside Aztlan Community Center Poudre River Public Library District PSD Early Childhood Program The Reading Clinic Redeemer Lutheran Early

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Childhood Center Rivendell School Science Toy Magic Small Fries Preschool Speech & Language Stimulation Spring Creek School Summer Enrichment Program Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Thompson Valley Preschool Tutor Doctor Wee Love Preschool Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young Child Summer Enrichment Program Young People’s Learning Centers

ARTS (AR) Ballet Renaissance Boomer Music Company Canyon Concert Ballet Centennial Children’s Chorus Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys Contemporary Dance Academy The Cooking Studio CSU Center for the Arts Dance Express Dance Factory Debut Theatre Company Discovery Montessori Drum Major and Leadership Camp Estes Park Museum Estes Park Violin Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum of Art Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Front Range Classical Ballet Academy Global Village Museum and Learning Center Hands On Music Academy Harrington Arts Alliance ideas happen here Impact Dance Company Let’s Play Music Lincoln Center Loveland Academy of Music Loveland & Conservatory Dance Loveland Museum/Gallery Magnolia Music Studio Main Street Music Academy Mountain Kids Music Workshops & Camps at CSU NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater Opera Fort Collins Piano & Guitar Institute

RJ’s Amazing Entertainment Rocky Ridge Music Center Starflower Dance Company The Studio Studio West Dance Center UNC Jazz Camp Up In Lights Productions VanCo School of Art

AFTER SCHOOL (AS) ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School BASE Camp Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Community Life Center Discovery Montessori Fort Collins Club Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Little Bears Child Care Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Youth Gardeners Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs The Mother Earth Academy Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater Rivendell School Spring Creek School Sunshine House Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Timberline Gymnastics Up In Lights Productions Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

ATHLETICS (AT) Adventure Gymnastics Air Force Sports Camps Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics All Star NFL Flag Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club Ascent Studio-Climbing & Fitness

Ballet Renaissance Camp Timberline, Inc. Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Centennial Outdoor Pool Cheley Colorado Camps Chilson Recreation Center Chippers Lanes City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports City of Greeley Junior Golf City of Loveland Youth Golf City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps City Park Pool Collindale Golf Academy Colorado Cheer Academy Colorado Youth Outdoors Community Life Center Cool Beans Playhouse & Cafe CSU Basketball Camps CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Discovery Bay Waterpark Eaton Country Club-Junior Golf Edge Sports Center Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop Estes Park Aquatic Center Family FunPlex Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Judo Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Golden Girls Baton Academy Greeley Archers Greeley-Evans Youth League-Baseball & Softball Greeley Ice Haus Greeley Recreation Center Greeley Youth Sports GRIT Athletics Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts & Horses Highland Hills Golf Course Highland Meadows Golf Course Highland Meadows Tennis Center Highland Park Lanes

i9 Sports Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy Inspiration Riding Academy International Black Belt Academy Island Grove Splash Park Jumpin’ Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Karate West, Inc. Kent Mountain Adventure Center Kids Night Out Loveland Krav Maga Loveland Lake Loveland Swim Beach Larimer Knights Rugby Clubs Launch Creative Center: Community Through Skateboarding Lewis Tennis School Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Lighthouse Dance Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Loveland Swim Club McTeggart Irish Dancers Mighty Kicks Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs Moore Martial Arts Mountain Kids Mulberry Pool My Heroes New World Sports No Barriers USA NoCo Ice Center NoCo Vipers NORCO Volleyball Club Northern Colorado Orcas Northern Colorado Rush Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Northern Colorado Youth Hockey Northside Aztlan Community Center OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Raintree Athletic Club Ripple Effect Martial Arts Rocky Mountain Archery Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club RollerLand Skate Center Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Safe Routes to School Snow Valley Basketball Camp Southridge Junior Golf Academy Starflower Dance Company The Summit Sunrise Splash Park Sweetheart Lanes Tennis Association of Greeley Timberline Gymnastics Tomora Training Center Tran’s Martial Arts UNC Baseball Camps UNC Bear PAW Camp UNC Football Camps

UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps United Soccer Club Village Green Pool Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team Vortex Swim Club Windsor Gymnastics Academy Windsor Parks & Recreation Windsor Wrestling Club Winona Outdoor Pool

BEFORE SCHOOL (BS) ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers BASE Camp Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Discovery Montessori Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Little Bears Child Care The Mother Earth Academy Spring Creek School Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS (CO) 4-H Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council Chessmates Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Judo Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Girl Scouts of Colorado Greeley-Evans Youth League-Baseball & Softball Haunted Game Cafe Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado Larimer Knights Rugby Club Loveland Youth Gardeners NoCo Vipers Partners Mentoring Youth Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club TEAM Wellness & Prevention Windsor Wrestling Club

DAY CAMPS (DC) ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers Adventure Bound Day Camp Adventure Child Development Center Air Force Sports Camps Camp Invention Camp Timberline, Inc. Centennial Village Museums Chessmates Choice City Christian Camp City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Fort Collins Summer Camps City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps Colorado Early Learning Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Basketball Camps CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Edge Sports Center Farm at Lee Martinez Park Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Preschool Fort Collins Soccer Club Gardens on Spring Creek Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Greeley Museums Greeley Recreation Center Greeley Rodarte Community Center Spring and Summer Camps Greeley Youth Sports Harrington Arts Alliance Hearts & Horses Hearts in Hand Child Development Center Highland Meadows Golf Course Hope Farms iD Tech Summer Camps Inspiration Riding Academy Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Larimer Humane Society Laughing Buck Farm The Learning Experience The Learning House Lifetree Day Camps Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater NORCO Volleyball Club Northside Aztlan Community Center Piano & Guitar Institute Play-Well TEKnologies Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Rivendell School

Spring Creek School Sproutin’ Up Summer Camps The Studio Studio West Dance Center Sunshine House Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Timberline Gymnastics Tomora Training Center UNC Baseball Camps UNC Bear PAW Camp UNC Football Camps UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps United Soccer Club Up In Lights Productions VanCo School of Art Windmill Child Enrichment Center Windsor Gymnastics Academy YMCA of the Rockies Young Child Summer Enrichment Program Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS (RC) Air Force Sports Camps Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA Camp Timberline, Inc. Cheley Colorado Camps The Cooking Studio Drum Major and Leadership Camp Frontiers of Science Institute Girl Scouts of Colorado iD Tech Summer Camps Kent Mountain Adventure Center Leadership Enrichment Program No Barriers USA Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Rocky Ridge Music Center Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge Snow Valley Basketball Camp Summer Enrichment Program Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch UNC Baseball Camps UNC Football Camps UNC Jazz Camp UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps YMCA of the Rockies

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YOUTH PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY GUIDE 2019 Academics (AC), Arts (AR), Athletics (AT), Before School (BS), After School (AS), Day Camps (DC), Residential Camps (RC), Clubs/Organizations (CO)

A L P H A B E T I C A L L I S T I N G S 4-H Larimer County, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC, 498-6000 www.larimer.org/extension Weld County, 525 N. 15th Ave., GR, 400-2066, www.weld4h.org Age group: 8-18 years A community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Fee. Category: CO ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers Preschool locations: Greeley/Evans, Ault/Pierce.

School-age locations: Greeley/ Evans, Johnstown/Milliken, Windsor/ Severance, Ault/Pierce.

352-2222, www.abccdc.com Age group: 5-13 years Provides model child care and educational experiences.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School 4800 Wheaton Dr., FC, 226-2800, www.tpaak.org Age group: Grades K-5 Public Mosaica charter school with a fine arts focus.

Free. Categories: AC, AS Adolesco Youth Exchange 303-913-4845, www.Adolesco.org Age group: 9-17 years A flexible and affordable nonprofit program of unique, two-way exchanges to Canada, France, Germany, Spain, UK/Ireland for qualifying U.S. students.

Fee. Category: AC Adventure Bound Day Camp 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 5-12 years and Grades 6-9 Arts, crafts, games, songs, skits, sports, swimming, field trips, enrichment activities taking full advantage of various Loveland facilities including the library, museum, Winona Pool and Loveland Sports Park.

Fee. Category: DC

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Adventure Child Development Center 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-KIDS (5437) Age group: 6 weeks-13 years Summer day camps, enrichment programs, childcare and parties.

Fee. Category: DC Adventure Gymnastics 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-0632 www.adventuregymnasticscenter.com Age group: 2-14 years Gymnastics instruction.

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

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics 3005 W. 29th St., Unit F, GR 352-2042, www.airbornetigers.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Gymnastics and tumbling on a competitive, non-competitive and special-needs basis.

Fee. Category: AT All Star NFL Flag Northern Colorado 855-500-ASYS (2797) www.allstaryouthsports.org Age group: 4-12 years Non-contact flag football leagues for coeds.

Fee. Category: AT Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/ Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club FC, 988-3803, www.annsallstars.org Age group: Children and Youth Child-centered twirling club focused on learning to twirl, forming friendships, developing good sportsmanship and having fun.

Fee. Category: AT

Ascent Studio-Climbing & Fitness 2150 Joseph Allen Dr., FC 999-5596, www.ascentstudio.com Age group: All Indoor climbing, bouldering and other cool stuff that happen in spite of gravity for the whole family.

Fee. Category: AT Ballet Renaissance EP, LV www.balletren.org Age group: Pre-K-Adults Ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience.

Fee. Category: AR, AT BASE Camp 1224 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 266-1734 www.mybasecampkids.org Age group: Grades K-5 Before- and after-school program in many Larimer County elementary schools.

Fee. Category: AS, BS Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. CR 58, FC, 482-9168 www.beefamilyfarm.org Age group: All History of northern Colorado agriculture, children’s activities, farm animals, more.

Fee. Category: AC Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 532-2757 berthoud.colibraries.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AC Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Age group: Grades K-5 Fee. Category: AC, BS, CO Blooming Girls FC, 207-4094 www.bloominggirlsco.com Age group: 5-12 years Classes and workshops for girls to build confidence and self-esteem.

Fee. Category: AC

Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC, 223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Age group: All Musical instruments for sale or rent, lessons, accessories.

Fee. Category: AR Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 1505 Brodie Ave., EP, 817-4943 (summer only) 1608 Lancer Dr., FC, 484-5198 2500 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 556-8868 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 663-5450 743 Jocelyn Dr., LV, 776-6747 1500 Monroe Ave., LV, 372-2299 211 W. 6th St., LV, 223-1709 197 Elder Dr., LV, 776-6187 3815 W. Harrison Ave., Wellington, 568-7338 www.begreatlarimer.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County 24750 3rd St., Galeton, 353-1278 2400 1st Ave., GR, 353-1278 2400 W. 4th St., GR, 353-1278 500 24th Ave., GR, 302-2026 111 E 26th St., GR, 702-3900 1600 9th St., Fort Lupton, 702-4660 320 Centennial Dr., Milliken, 590-8478 www.bgcweld.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council 330-6305 www.longspeakbsa.org Age group: 6-20 years Serving scouting families in northern Colorado.

Fee. Category: CO, RC

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Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC, 484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC, 229-0300 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: Infants-Youth Developmentally appropriate curricula, certified teachers, state-ofthe-art facilities.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby, 887-2648, www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years Camp Chief Ouray provides opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body.

Fee. Category: RC Camp Invention Eaton, EV, FC, GR, LV, Wellington 800-968-4332, www.campinvention.org Age group: Grades K-6 A STEM summer program that turns curious students into innovative thinkers.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Camp Timberline, Inc. 1207 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 484-8462 www.camptimberline.com Age group: 5-18 years Sports and mountain adventure camp at the foot of Longs Peak.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Canyon Concert Ballet 1031 Connifer St., FC, 472-4156 4631 S. Mason St., FC, 672-8268 www.ccballet.org Age group: 3+ years Creating and sharing the passion of dance through artistically enriching performance and education.

Fee. Category: AR Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1111 Diamond Valley Dr. #102, WS, 460-9112, www.catalystbjj.com Age group: 5 years-Adults An academy offering Jiu Jitsu, antibullying and self-defense techniques.

Fee. Category: AT Centennial Children’s Chorus FC, 460-6589 www.CCCHome.org Age group: Grades K-8 Dedicated to offering quality music education through choral performance.

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Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 330-2837 greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Centennial Village Museums 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years Experience pioneer life with hands-on activities, games, crafts, more.

Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., EP 586-4244, 303-536-8873 www.cheley.com Age group: 9-17 years Hiking, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, rafting, mountain biking, sports, climbing, arts, crafts, more.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Chessmates FC, 658-9976, www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: Grades K-9 Kids have fun, learn and compete through chess.

Fee. Category: CO, DC Children’s Speech and Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr., Ste. #10, FC 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Age group: Up to 12 years Quality speech, language and 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 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 6700 29th St. Rd., GR, 330-2233 1425 Diana Dr., LV, 663-3146 4601 Sunview Dr., LV, 613-9424 www.childrens-workshop.com Age group: Toddler-12 years Games, arts and crafts, field trips, fun; transportation provided.

Fee. Category: AS, BS Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fitness, sports and aquatics.

Fee. Category: AT

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Chippers Lanes 555 S. Saint Vrain Ave., EP, 586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 226-6327 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Age group: 6-14 years Camps, junior bowling leagues, school fundraisers.

Fee/Free. Category: AT Choice City Christian Camp 2112 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 310-6335 www.choicecitychristiancamp.com Age group: 5-12 years Summer day camp with daily field trips. Open 7am-6pm.

Fee. Category: DC City of Fort Collins Junior Golf 221-6300, www.fcgov.com/golf Age group: 5-17 years Instruction for girls and boys.

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City of Fort Collins Summer Camps: Camp FunQuest 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6308 www.fcgov.com/recreator Age group: 3-15 years Camps with themes.

Fee. Category: DC City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6308 www.fcgov.com/sports Age group: Grades K-12 Basketball, football, wrestling, cross country, volleyball and track.

Fee. Category: AT City of Greeley Junior Golf 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com Age group: 5-15 years Multi-level programs for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT

City of Loveland Youth Golf 2116 W. 29th St., LV, 663-5310 701 Clubhouse Dr., LV, 667-8308 2115 West 29th St., LV, 667-5256 www.golfloveland.com Age group: 5-18 years Fun and easy place to play golf whether you’re a golfer or not.

Fee. Category: AT City of Loveland Parks & Recreation 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-12 years State-licensed camp, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, science, drama, indoor and outdoor games.

Fee. Category: AT, DC City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps 700 E. 4th. St., LV, 962-2445 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-18 years Summer youth athletic sports camps.

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City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: All Outdoor summer fun with water features, slides and swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT Clearview Library District 720 3rd St., WS, 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org Age group: All Bookmobile, special programs, story times. Serving Windsor, Severance and West Greeley.

Fee. Category: AC Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys 111 N. College Ave., FC, 224-2866 www.clothespony.com Age group: Toddler-10 years Sing-alongs, storytimes and LEGO club.

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Collindale Golf Academy 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

The Cooking Studio 123 N. College Ave. #130, FC, 251-0941 www.the-cooking-studio.com Age Group: 6 years-Adults Classes and camps for kids of all ages.

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Colorado Cheer Academy 2536 Midpoint Dr., FC, 305-0170 www.coloradocheeracademy.com Age group: 5-18 years Cheer program, athlete performance program, training and conditioning.

Fee. Category: AT

CSU Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC 491-6491 www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/boys-basketball, www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/girls-basketball Age group: Grades K-12 Fee. Category: AT, DC

Colorado Early Learning 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-2354 www.celpreschool.org Age group: 3-10 years Preschool and summer camp that includes field trips, splash days, special events.

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Colorado Youth Outdoors 4927 E. CR 36, FC, 663-0800 www.coloradoyo.org Age group: Grades 4-1 Camping skills, fishing, archery, shooting sports, more.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Community Life Center 220 N. Grant Ave., FC, 449-5191 400 S. Link Lane, FC, 449-5191 415 Mason Ct. #1, FC, 472-0609 www.thematthewshouse.org Age group: All After-school programs, adult education, recreation, community resources.

Category: AC, AT, AS Community Preschool 1003 W. 6th St., LV, 669-4323 www.communitypreschool.org Age group: 2 1/2-5 years Co-op preschool, August-May. Fee. Category: AC Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St. #2A, FC, 232-9539 www.contemporarydanceacademy.com Age Group: 2-18 years Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical.

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CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington St., FC 491-2787 smtd.colostate.edu/events/ Age group: Children and youth Music, theatre, dance, visual arts.

Fee. Category: AR CSU Early Childhood Center 223 S. Shields St., FC, 491-7082 www.ecc.colostate.edu Age group: 6 weeks-6 years Quality care and educational experiences.

Fee. Category: AC CSU Environmental Learning Center 2400 S. CR 9, FC, 491-1661 www.csuelc.org Age group: Grades K-12 Educational programs, nature center, trails. Camps. Open to public.

Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 213-1830 http://ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/volleyball/ Age group: Grades 3-8 Beginner to advanced youth players.

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Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Youth Sport Camps 201-A Moby B Complex, FC 491-6318 ramcamps.colostate.edu/camps/ Age group: Grades 1-8 A day camp that promotes the benefits of physical activity for youth in the community.

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Dance Express FC, 493-2113 www.danceexpressfc.com Age group: 5+ years Modern dance troupe for persons with and without disabilities.

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

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

Fee. Category: AR Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR, 353-3538 greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Outdoor summer fun with water features and slides.

Fee. Category: AT Discovery Montessori 225 E. Skyway Dr., FC, 223-2445 www.discoverymontessori.hubbli.com Age group: 1-6 years Calm classrooms, onsite horsemanship, French, music, computers, art.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, BS Drum Major and Leadership Camp UNC, GR, 859-351-2987 www.commandthefield.com Age group: 13-19 years Registration deadline: June 1 Learn conducting and leadership skills. For future drum majors.

Fee. Category: AR, RC Eaton Country Club - Junior Golf 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2479 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-17 years 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: Grades Pre-K-8 Provides indoor turf for youth and adult sports, like soccer, volleyball, baseball and more.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic.php Age group: 6 months-Adults Open swimming and ice skating, lessons, teams, Fee. Category: AT Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP, 586-6548 www.estesparkmountainshop.com Age category: All 4,500 square feet of indoor climbing for beginners through experts.

Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP, 586-2340 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ aquatics Age group: All Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes.

Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Museum 200 Fourth St., EP, 586-6256 www.colorado.gov/pacific/ townofestespark/museum Age group: All Exhibits and programs detailing the area’s history from the Ice Age to today.

Fee. Category: AR Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP, 586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org Age group: All Vast array of books and other media, special programs, story times.

Fee. Category: AC Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Age group: Youth-Adults Lessons focused on music reading, theory, physical technique and ear training.

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Family FunPlex 1501 65th Ave., GR, 350-9401 greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Indoor waterpark, miniature golf, fitness center, gymnasium, more.

Fee. Category: AT

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Provides hands-on learning for all ages. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, DC

Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St., FC, 221-6665 www.fcgov.com/recreation/the-farmlee-martinez-park Age group: Preschool, Families Summer and spring break camps.

Fee. Category: DC

Fort Collins Preschool 1200 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 221-1345 www.fortcollinspreschool.com Age group: 2-5 years Structured, cooperative preschool classes.

Fee. Category: AC, DC

First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool 1005 Stover St., FC 482-0343, www.preschoolfumc.org Age group: 3-5 years Quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program.

Fee. Category: AC

Fort Collins Soccer Club 2721 S. College Ave. #10, FC 226-4253, www.soccerfortcollins.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Recreational and competitive soccer for boys and girls. Age-appropriate camps.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC

Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) FC, www.fortcollinsareaswimteam.org Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round competitive swimming for all abilities.

Fee. Category: AT

Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club FC, 672-9797, www.fcstars.org Age group: 6-15 years Competitive girls softball fun. All abilities welcome.

Fee. Category: AT

Fort Collins Baseball Club 211 S. Bryan Ave., FC, 484-3368 www.fortcollinsbaseballclub.org Age groups: 4-22 years Recreational and competitive baseball club for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC

Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 2709 Ringneck Dr., FC, 980-8425 www.frcba.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Creative movement through preprofessional ballet.

Fee. Category: AR

Fort Collins Children’s Theatre FC, 829-8929 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 10-14 Theatre, summer workshop, fall production cast.

Free. Category: AR, DC Fort Collins Judo Club 2721 S. College Ave., Unit 3, FC 232-8016, www.fcjudo.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Traditional and competitive judo.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC, 482-2787, moafc.org Age group: All A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities.

Fee. Category: AR

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Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2976 www.fsiunc.org Age group: Grades 11-12 Six-week summer science immersion program.

Fee. Category: AC, RC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 498-5775 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/ education/edcenter Age group: Grades K-12 Displays and interactive exhibits about reducing, reusing, recycling, landfills, household hazardous waste.

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Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 2+ years Experience nature. Fun events, ongoing programs and camps all with horticulture themes. Camps will be hosted at the Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St., FC. Fee/Free. Category: DC Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 years Indoor arena, 50 acres; English, individual, group, lessons and camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Genesis Health Clubs 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 3755 Precision Dr., Ste., 100, LV, 744-5005 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com Age group: 4 weeks-18 years Safe, fun activities that build well being.

Fee. Category: AT, AS, DC Girl Scouts of Colorado 877-404-5708 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Age group: Grades K-12 Activities, community service, summer camp.

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Global Village Museum and Learning Center 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Age group: All Collections and activities to promote international understanding.

Fee. Category: AC, AR Golden Girls Baton Academy 534 W. 66th St., LV, 631-4842, www.batonacademy.com Age group: 4-18 years Twirling, dancing, drilling, parades, festivals, shows. Improve coordination, poise, self-esteem, discipline.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley Archers GR, www.greeleyarchers.com Age group: All Encouraging and enjoying the sport of archery.

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Greeley-Evans Youth League— Baseball & Softball 6501 W. 20th St., GR, 339-8286, www.geyl.org Age group: 6-16 years Recreational and competitive baseball and softball league for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Greeley Ice Haus 900 8th Ave., GR, 350-9402 www.greeleyicehaus.com Age group: All Hockey leagues, ice and figure skating instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley Museums Several locations throughout Greeley, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years, All Hands-on activities for youth and families.

Fee. Category: DC Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 greeleyrec.com Age group: All Pool, tumble room and rock wall, parties.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Greeley Rodarte Community Center Spring and Summer Camps 920 A St., GR, 350-9430 RodarteCC.com Age group: 6-17 STEM, arts, crafts, recreational programs, field trips.

Fee. Category: DC Greeley Youth Sports UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-9401, greeleyrec.com/sports/ youth-sports Age group: 8-14 years Fee. Category: AT, DC GRIT Athletics 846 SE Frontage Rd., FC, 219-6214 www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years Wrestling, track and field.

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Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC, 207-9111, www.facebook.com/pages/ Hands-On-Music-AcademyLLC/162392463778765 Age group: 4+ years Explore piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass composing, recording, team bands, Bach-Rock.

Fee. Category: AR Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten 725 W. Drake Rd., FC, 232-5191 www.congregationharshalom.org/ preschool Age group: 3-6 years A Jewish, Montessori-inspired preschool and kindergarten. All are welcome.

Fee. Category: AC Harrington Arts Alliance 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 568-8370 www.harringtonartsalliance.org Age group: All Creative expression for all.

Acting, singing, dancing, drawing, songwriting, main stage productions.

Fee. Category: AR, DC 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: CO Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado FC, 366-9304, www.havoclax.org/ Age group: Grades 1-8 Year-round seasons and clinics Fee. Category: AT, CO Healthy Kids Club-UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 495-7511 www.uchealth.org Age group: Grades Pre-K-8, Families Health and safety education, afterschool programs and special events.

Fee. Category: AS, AT Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Age group: 2+ years Therapeutic riding program for children with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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Hearts in Hand Child Development Center 2464 Marquette St., FC, 223-1245 www.heartsinhandschool.com Age group: 6 weeks-Grade 5 Preschool, private kindergarten; summer camp.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., FC, 494-1022 www.heritagechristian.info Age group: Grades Pre-K-12 Learning opportunities in a Christiancentered environment.

Fee. Category: AC Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 golfingreeley.com/highland-hills/ Age group: 5-17 years Junior golf program.

Fee. Category: AT Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS 204-4653 www.highlandmeadowsgolfcourse.com Age group: 7-17 years Programs for beginner and intermediate golfers.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS, 217-9291 www.highlandmeadowstenniscenter.com Age group: 5-18 years Semi-private and group lessons.

Junior competitive programs.

Fee. Category: AT Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Age group: 4-18 years Winter junior bowling league.

Fee. Category: AT High Plains Library District 2650 W. 29th St., GR Centennial Park Branch Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Branch Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans 888-861-7323, www.mylibrary.us Age group: All A community of libraries offering programs and materials for all ages.

Fee. Category: AC

Hope Farms 1601 N. Shields St., FC www.HopeFarmsFC.com Age group: 7-12 years Horse riding, animal care, gardening, crafts, supervised cooking classes, more.

Fee. Category: DC i9 Sports FC, GR, LV, WS 422-1127, www.i9sports.com Age group: 3-12 years Fun, safe youth sports leagues for spring, summer and fall.

Fee. Category: AT iD Tech Summer Camps CSU and more. 888-709-8324 www.idtech.com/ Age group: 7-19 years Coding, game development, robotics, and design for kids and teens.

Fee. Category: AC, DC, RC ideas happen here 200 Mathews St., FC, 227-3356 www.ideashappenhere.com Age group: 5-10 years Art classes and parties for children.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Impact Dance Company 1031 Conifer St., FC, 231-0844 www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years Age-appropriate activities for 11- to 15-year-olds.

Fee. Category: AR Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy 117 W. 2nd St., LV, 817-4266 www.innerwavemartialarts.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Kungfu/pencak silat for kids and families. Training benefit for life.

Fee. Category: AT Inspiration Riding Academy FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Teaching hunter jumper lessons. Pony club. Lesson horses available.

Fee. Category: AT, DC International Black Belt Academy 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 330-5425 www.internationalblackbeltacademy.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Martial art and karate classes for kids and families.

Fee. Category: AT

Island Grove Splash Park 302 N. 14th Ave., GR 353-4253, greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Jumpin’ 6055 Sky Pond Dr., Ste. P100, LV 776-9756, www.jumpinfun.com Age group: 1-10 years An inflatable play place for kids.

Fee. Category: AT Kaizen International Black Belt Academy 1833 E. Harmony Rd. #5, FC 204-9977, www.KaizenIBBA.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Kenpo Karate Jiu-Jitsu instruction for the whole family. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Karate West, Inc. 3725 S. Mason St., FC, 223-5566 www.karatewestinc.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Martial Arts programs for peewees, kids, teens and adults.

Fee. Category: AT Kent Mountain Adventure Center EP, 586-5990 www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneering, school groups, families.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center, EP, LV, WS, 308-0439 Frederick, 720-295-0695 www.kidsniteout.org Age group: 7-14 years Supervised Saturday night fun with live DJ, activities, contests, more.

Fee. Category: AT KinderCare Learning Centers FC, WS, 888-525-2780 www.kindercare.com Age group: Infant-12 years Before- and after-school, and enrichment programs.

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Krav Maga Loveland 653 Denver Ave., LV, 412-7002 www.kravmagaloveland.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Practical-application self-defense training utilizing real-life scenarios, plus conditioning.

Fee. Category: AT

The Learning Experience 4775 Boardwalk Dr., FC, 223-3377 www.thelearningexperience.com Age group: 6 weeks-8 years Academy of early education, quality childcare, premier preschool, kindergarten enrichment.

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Lake Loveland Swim Beach 2626 N. Taft Ave., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fee. Category: AT

The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 266-0844 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 12 months-Kindergarten Playgroups, preschool, preKindergarten and Kindergarten in a non-day care setting.

Fee. Category. AC, DC

Larimer Humane Society 3501 E. 71st St., LV 226-3647, www.larimerhumane.org Age group: 8-13 years Critter Camp: 5-days to teach children about responsible care and treatment of animals.

Fee. Category: DC Larimer Knights Rugby Club 303-523-7336, http:// larimeryouthrugby.teampages.com Age group: 5-14 years Touch, flag and tackle rugby for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Laughing Buck Farm 3724 N. CR 13, FC www.laughingbuckfarm.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Year-round farm school for all ages.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Launch Creative Center: Community Through Skateboarding 1007 N. College Ave., Unit B, FC 443-2420 www.launchskate.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/leadership-enrichmentprogram.aspx Age group: Grades 11 & 12 Registration deadline: March 3 For high-ability learners looking to be challenged.

Fee. Category: AC, RC

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Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC 672-2030 www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: All Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain.

Fee. Category: AC Let’s Play Music FC, 227-0303, www.KidsMusicFC.com Age group: Starting 4-6 years.

Fun curriculum for piano and total musicianship.

Fee. Category: AR Lewis Tennis School 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.Lewistennis.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Instruction, tournaments, leagues.

Fee. Category: AT Life Center—House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud 532-0161 www.honservice.org/life-center Age group: Families Education, activities, recreation and resources for the whole family.

Category: AC, AS, AT Lifetree Day Camps 1515 Cascade Ave., LV 800-366-8948, www.group.com/ daycamps Age group: 6-11 years Fun, faith, friends! Full-day camp with option of early and extended days.

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Lighthouse Dance 217 E. 4th St., LV, 667-2060 www.lighthousedance.com Age group: 18 months-Adults High-quality dance training in an atmosphere of joy and encouragement.

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

Fee. Category: AR Little Bears Child Care 1247 Riverside Ave., FC, 472-1984 2251 Hampshire Rd., FC, 484-3932 www.littlebearschildcare.com Age group: 6 weeks-8 years Developmentally appropriate programs where children develop skills through play. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Lobos Football Technique Camp c/o Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W. Swallow Rd., FC, 488-7016 rmh.psdschools.org/athletics/camps Age group: 7-14 years Non-contact football technique.

Camp led by Rocky Mountain Football program.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Loveland Academy of Music 1355 N. Cleveland Ave., LV, 581-3553 www.lovelandacademyofmusic.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, drum, mandolin, banjo and bass lessons.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland & Conservatory Dance 813 8th St., GR, 356-7104 440 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-2091 www.dancedreamstudios.com Age group: 2 years-Adults Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center 401 Denver Ave., LV, 663-9999 www.laserfuncenter.com Age group: 7 years-Adults Laser tag, laser maze, ropes course, climbing wall, parties, group events, more.

Fee. Category: AT

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Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Art classes and camps for tots, children, teens and adults.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC Loveland Preschool 2500 N,. Garfield Ave., LV 412-2320, www.lovelandpreschool.org Age group: 2-5 years Parents and teachers cooperate to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Fee. Category: AC

Main Street Music Academy 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, viola, cello, electric bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe. Private lessons and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AR Mathnasium 2733 Council Tree Ave. #107, FC 221-1432 www.mathnasium.com/fortcollins Age group: Grades 2-12 Math tutoring.

Fee. Category: AC

Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV, 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Age group: All Programs, story times.

Fee. Category: AC

McTeggart Irish Dancers 1532 E. Mulberry St., Unit B, FC 663-0282, www.mcteggart.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Irish dance for the whole family.

Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp 1669 Eagle Dr., LV, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age group: 6-12 years Fun, safe place for children with reading, math, sports and activities.

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Mighty Kicks Northern Colorado, 682-4898 www.MightyKicksNorthernCO.net Age group: 3-8 years Introductory soccer program focusing on the overall development of each child using an age-specific curriculum.

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Loveland Swim Club LV, 203-1374 www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 4 years-College Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 4 through college.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Youth Gardeners 907 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 669-7182 www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org Age group: 5-21 years Cultivates skills, stewardship in young people through sustainable gardening and healthy living practices.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Magnolia Music Studio FC, LV, 303-931-0130, www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Age group: Youth-Adults Harp, flute, piano, voice.

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Moore Martial Arts 514 Main St., WS, 686-1247 www.mooremartialarts.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Teaching true self-defense with a combination of Anshinkai-do Karate and Kosho Ryu Kempo.

Fee. Category: AT The Mother Earth Academy 1425 W. 29th St., LV 203-4629, www. themotherearthacademy.com Age group: Grades K-5 A micro school focused on inquirybased exploration, investigation and analysis of the natural world.

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

Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, AT, DC

Mountain Sage Community School 2310 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 568-5456 www.mountainsage.org Age group: Grades K-8 A charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living.

Fee. Category: AC Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: All Open swimming, lessons, teams.

Fee. Category: AT Music Workshops & Camps at CSU CSU, FC, 491-1584 music.colostate.edu/workshopscamps/ Age group: Grades 7-12 Camps for band, orchestra, vocal, percussion with world-class instruction.

Fee. Category: AR My Heroes 735 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774, www. myheroestherapy.com Age group: Children-Adults Hippotherapy for special-needs riders.

Fee. Category: AT New World Sports 119 E. Mountain St., FC 416-6803 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8-18 years old Guided biking, hiking and rafting tours.

Outdoor sports gear and rentals.

Fee. Category: AT No Barriers USA 224 Canyon Ave., Ste. 207, FC 484-3633, www.nobarriersusa.org Age group: 10 years-Adults Adventures that build leaders and help people gain confidence.

Fee/Free. Category: AT, RC NoCo Ice Center 7900 S. CR 5, WS, 206-4423 www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years-Adults Hockey and skating for youth & adult.

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NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater 1296 Main St. #D, WS, 407-970-7504 www.nocotheatrix.com Age group: 5-13 years Musical theater programs year round.

Singing, dancing, acting. Camps, after school, workshops, more.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC NoCo Vipers www.fclax.com Age group: Grades K-8 Competitive and recreational leagues, camps and clinics for boys.

Fee. Category: AT, CO NORCO Volleyball Club 7395 Greendale Rd., WS 667-5005, www.norcovolleyball.com Age group: 11-18 years Private lessons, camps, clinics, leagues.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Northern Colorado Orcas FC, 310-7307 www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 8+ years For anyone who likes music, dance and swimming.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Rush 4681 W. 20th St. #203, GR, 351-6255 www.nocorush.com Age group: 8-18 years Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR, 351-2090, www. northerncoloradowrestlingcamps.com Age group: 8-18 years Multiple camps for advanced and beginning wrestlers looking to gain skills and techniques.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 5-18 years Competitive and rec teams with clinics and summer programs.

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Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 2+ years Classes, programs, sports, camps.

Fee. Category: Category: AC, AT, DC OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo 4520 N. Garfield Ave., LV. 461-0444, www.omscolorado.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Olympic taekwondo, self-defense classes, workshops, private lessons, camps, parties.

Category: AT Opera Fort Collins FC, 482-0220 www.operafortcollins.org Age group: Grades K-12 Students learn elements of opera culminating in a musical performance.

Fee. Category: AR Partners Mentoring Youth EP, 577-9348 530 S. College Ave., Unit 1, FC 484-7123 710 11th Ave. #106, GR, 378-6501 www.partnersmentoringyouth.org Age group: 7-17 years One-to-one mentoring relationship between adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and/or academic lives.

Free. Category: CO Piano & Guitar Institute 2170 W. Drake Rd., Ste. B-8, FC 206-4930, 2105 Maple Dr., LV 631-5916, 1296 Main St., Unit C, WS 686-9660, www.PianoInstituteLLC.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Play-Well TEKnologies 645-6075, www.play-well.org Age group: Grades K-8 Week-long LEGO engineering summer camps June 4-Aug. 17.

Fee. Category: DC

Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200, FC Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: All Literacy, curiosity and imagination.

Fee. Category: AC Poudre River Public Library District Summer Reading Challenge: A Universe of Stories Books, STREAM activities, prizes, fun!

Register May 20-August 18.

221-6740 www.PoudreLibraries.org/srp Age group: All Free. Category: AC Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 1410 E. 11th St., LV, 663-3173 www.premiergymnastics.net Age group: 18 months-18 years Gymnastics, cheer and tumbling classes. Private lessons, open gym.

Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC PSD Early Childhood Program Fullana Learning Center 220 N. Grant Ave., FC, 490-3204 www.psdschools.org/department/ early-childhood Age group: 3-5 years Early Head Start, early childhood, preschool programs.

Fee. Category: AC Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 237-6696 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 4-17 years Youth dance, yoga, weight lifting, basketball, swimming.

Fee. Category: AT The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV, 667-3190 www.lovelandreadingclinic.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Individualized instruction in reading, writing, study skills and math.

Fee. Category: AC Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center 7755 Greenstone Tr., FC, 206-0381 Age group: 2 1/2-6 years www.redeemerconnect.com Half-day programs.

Fee. Category: AC

Ripple Effect Martial Arts 2948 Council Tree Ave. #137, FC 282-3714 www.rippleeffectmartialarts.com Age group: 3 years-Adults High-energy summer and year-round martial arts program.

Fee. Category: AT Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: 3 years-Grade 5 Summer day camp sessions. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC RJ’s Amazing Entertainment FC, GR, LV, WS, 377-0093 www.kidsfunpartyideas.com Age group: 2+ years Parties, airbrush tattoos, face painting, balloon animals, more.

Fee. Category: AR Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC, 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6-18 years Indoor archery range offering equipment and lessons for all skill levels.

Fee. Category: AT Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club 3307 S. College Ave. #200-1, FC 631-9310, www.RMFever.com Age group: Grades 3-11 Club basketball for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT,CO Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 586-4031 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years Classes, lessons, camps for all ages.

Fee. Category: AR, RC RollerLand Skate Center 324 S. Link Ln., FC, 482-0497 www.rollerlandskatecenter.com Age group: Grades K-12 School fundraisers, birthday parties, school-break skates, private parties Fee. Category: AT

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Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Northern Colorado, 622-0055 www.roojumps.com Age group: All Interactive and inflatable play areas for events.

Fee. Category: AT Safe Routes to School 281 N. College Ave., FC, 416-2357 www.fcgov.com/saferoutes Age group: Grades K-8 Kids and parents walking and biking to school for good grades and good health.

Fee. Category: AT Science Toy Magic 305 W. Magnolia St. #310, FC www.sciencetoymagic.com Age group: 6 years-Adults Active, engaging presentations, aided by the use of science toys.

Fee. Category: AC Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge 100 Summerland Park Rd. Grand Lake, 627-9220 www.shadowcliff.org Age group: 6+ years Outdoor education camps for families.

Fee. Category: RC Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-5 years Preschool program that focuses on cognitive, language, physical and social-emotional development.

Fee. Category: AC Snow Valley Basketball Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 720-470-4282 www.SnowValleyColorado.com Age group: Grades 6-12 Camps to improve basketball skills while having fun.

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

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Speech & Language Stimulation 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C, Ste. 100, FC, 495-1150, www.speechlanguage-voice.com Age group: All Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, social-pragmatic language, vocal-cord issues, more.

Fee. Category: AC Spring Creek School 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com Age group: Walking 12 mos.-Grade 5 Preschool, kindergarten, before- and after-school, summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Sproutin’ Up Summer Camps 5100 E. Hwy. 14, FC 391-2613, www.sproutinup.com Age group: 3-11 years Choose from Junior Farmer one-day experiences or week-long day camp options.

Fee. Category: DC Starflower Dance Company 751 Pine Tree Dr., EP, 593-8424 www.facebook.com/ StarflowerDanceCompany Age group: 6 years-Adults Private and group dance and fitness classes for all ages and ability levels.

Fee. Category: AR, AT

The Summit 4455 N. Fairgrounds Ave., WS 663-6363, www.playatthesummit.com Age group: All Bowling, laser tag, arcade, more.

Fee. Category: AT Sunrise Splash Park 325 12th St., GR 356-2594, greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Sunshine House FC, GR, LV, 800-551-1561 www.sunshinehouse.com Age group: Infant-School age After-school and summer camp, part-/full-time available.

Fee. Category: AS, DC Sweetheart Lanes 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 667-3510, www.sweetheartlanes.net Age group: All Leagues, parties and open bowling.

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

Fee. Category: DC, RC

The Studio 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 223-8155 5613 McWhinney Blvd LV, 669-5155 www.thestudioco.com Age group: 2 years-Adults All-in-one camps, dance intensives, rock-star camps and summer classes.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., Ste. 100, FC, 493-2628 2109 Maple Dr., LV, 667-7240, www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS

Studio West Dance Center 216 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 225-1611, www.swdcfc.com Age group: 3-17 years Summer day camps and workshops.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

TEAM Wellness & Prevention 2900 S. College Ave., FC, 224-9931, www.teamwandp.org Age group: Grades K-12 Promotes healthy lifestyles through the prevention of substance abuse.

Fee. Category: CO

Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram Age group: 4 years-Grade 12 Registration deadline: June 6 Enrichment program for gifted and talented high-ability learners.

Fee. Category: AC, RC

Tennis Association of Greeley 356-5326 Age group: Varies Junior tennis programs and tournaments.

Fee. Category: AT

Thompson Valley Preschool 803 E. 16th St., LV, 667-6552 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Income-based, school-readiness preschool program. Building the foundation for a child’s education.

Fee. Category: AC Timberline Gymnastics 2026 Lowe St., FC, 226-0306 www.timberlinegym.com Age group: 18 months-Adults Recreational gymnastics for physical, social and mental growth.

Fee. Category: AS, AT, DC Tomora Training Center 11000 U.S. Hwy. 34, GR, 381-3499 www.tomoratrainingcenter.com Age group: Youth-Adults Equestrian training, lessons, clinics for all styles and disciplines of riding.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Tran’s Martial Arts 1125 W. Drake Rd., FC, 493-3838 www.transfortcollins.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Instruction in self-defense, physical and personal fitness.

Fee. Category: AT Tutor Doctor 303-963-9711 www.tutoringnoco.com Age group: School age One-on-one, in-home tutoring.

Fee. Category: AC UNC Baseball Camps UNC Jackson Field, GR, 351-1714 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Age group: Grades 2-12 Offering several baseball camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Bear PAW Camp 351-1890, www.unco.edu/nhs Age group: 5-11 years Fun week of physical activities, skill development and active games.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Football Camps UNC Butler Hancock Fields, GR, 351-1875 camps.jumpforward.com/ EarnestCollinsJrFootballCamps Age group: Grades 1-12 Multiple day/overnight camps designed to develop football skills.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2394 www.arts.unco.edu/music/jazz-camp Age group: Middle school-College Jazz skills and theory camp offers students the opportunity to work with nationally respected musicians.

Fee. Category: AR, RC UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 351-2983 uncbears.com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: Grades 9-12 Freshman, JV and varsity teams.

Seven game guarantee.

Fee. Category: AT, RC UNC Swim Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Swimming Pool, GR 800-645-3226 uncbears.com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: 9-18 years Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Campus, GR, 351-1719 www.uncvolleyballcamps.com Age group: Grades 3-12 Open to boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 351-1713 uncbears.com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: 5-8, 9-17 years Offering several camps in June.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

United Soccer Club 1217 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 461-9358, www.thompsonsoccer.org Age group: Grades 3-12 Competitive and rec programs in spring and fall.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

Vortex Swim Club www.teamvortex.org Age group: 5-18 years Developmental and competitive program for beginning and advanced swimmers. Fun environment.

Fee. Category: AT

Up In Lights Productions LV, 292-8682 www.upinlights.org Age group: 5 years-Adults Musical theatre training, summer camps, singing, dancing, acting.

Fee. AR, AS, DC

Wee Love Preschool 3800 W. 20th St., GR, 339-3305 www.weelovepreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Premier, nonprofit, parent-cooperative school providing an academically focused program.

Fee. Category: AC

VanCo School of Art 254 Linden St. (inside Downtown Artery building), FC 430-5113, www.vancoschool.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Offers classical training for artists with a passion to learn and create.

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

Fee. Category: AT Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC 493-2099, www.villagegreenpool. com/synchro-swim-team/ Age group: 6-18 years Fun, teamwork, exercise for girls.

Fee. Category: AT

Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., WS 674-0004, www.windmillcec.com Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Child care and fun, safe summer camp for school-age children.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Windsor Gymnastics Academy 687 Academy Ct., WS, 686-6175 www.windsorgymnasticsacademy.com Age group: 18 months-12 years Competitive and rec teams. Summer day camp, fun activities.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500, www.windsorgov.com Age group: All Pool, sports, programs and activities.

Fee. Category: AT Windsor Wrestling Club 31725 Great Western Dr., WS, 539-3069 www.windsoryouthwrestling.com Age group: 6-15 years Fee. Category: AT, CO

Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 SE 4th St., LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AT YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 586-3341, www.ymcarockies.org Age group: All Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Fee. Category: DC, RC Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/young-child-program.aspx Age group: 4-10 years Registration deadline: June 15 Enrichment program for children who demonstrate unique talents and abilities.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Young People’s Learning Centers FC, 482-1212 www.youngpeopleslc.com Age group: 5-15 years Fun child and teen camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Youth Enrichment League 2453 Marquette St., FC, 227-6679 www.colorado. youthenrichmentleague.com Age Group: Grades K-12 Youth enrichment classes and summer camps. Fencing, Legos (STEM), chess, sports, more.

Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC

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2019 School Calendars Special Dates, School Holidays, School Not in Session

GREELEY-EVANS SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 Apr. 29 K-12 no school May 23 Last day of school for students May 23-25 High school graduations Aug. 15 1-12 classes begin Aug. 20 K classes begin Sept. 2 No School, Labor Day Sept. 30 K-12 no school Oct. 11 & 14 K-12 no school Nov. 8 K-12 no school POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT Apr. 12 K-12 no school May 17 No school May 23-25 High school graduations May 27 K-12 no school, Memorial Day May 30 K-12, Last Day of Classes, half Day Aug. 19 Middle/High School Transition Day Aug. 20 K-12 classes begin Sept. 2 No School, Labor Day Sept. 20 K-8 no school Oct. 17 K-5 no school Oct. 18 K-12 no school Nov. 11 K-8 no school THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT Apr. 22 K-12 no school May 15 Graduating seniors, last day of school May 25 K-12, last day of school, half day May 25 High School Graduation Aug. 19 6 & 9 Transition Day; K-5 classes begin Aug. 20 6-12 Classes begin Sept. 2 No school, Labor Day Oct. 4 K-12 no school Oct. 10-11 K-12 no school WINDSOR SCHOOL DISTRICT Apr. 1-5 Spring break Apr. 8 K-12 no school Apr. 26 K-12 no school May 27 K-12 No school, Memorial Day June 6 K-12, last day of school June 9 High school graduation Aug. 14 K-12 classes begin Sept. 2 No school, Labor Day Sept. 23 K-12 no school Oct. 18 & 21 K-12 no school 44 | RMPARENT

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May 28 – August 16 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 commission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University by providing the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.

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■ Baseball/Softball (grades K-8)— 1-week sessions from 5/28 to 7/6 ■ Basketball (Grades 4-8)— 1-week sessions from 6/25-8/16 ■ Colorado Adventure Camp (Grades 5-8) – Helps campers to explore outdoor activities and pursuits.

1–week sessions from 5/28-8/9 ■ Field Sports (Grades K-8)—Provides campers a brief “taste” of several different sports. 1-week sessions from 5/28-8/16 ■ Fun LIFE (Grades K-6)—Fitness, nutrition and recreation camp. 1-week sessions from 5/28-8/9 ■ In-line Hockey (Grades 4-8) —1-week sessions from 6/3 to 6/28 ■ Golf (grades K- 8) 8:00-10:00am only. 1-week sessions from 5/28- to 8/9 ■ Lacrosse (Grades K-8) — 1-week sessions from 6/3 – 8/2

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greeley district 6 news Pre-apprenticeship program trains students Fifteen students from Greeley-Evans School District 6 high schools became the first student apprentices at Vestas, a wind-blade manufacturing plant in Windsor, at the inaugural contract signing on February 20.

Leaders from District 6 and Vestas provided information about the program, which will train the students for jobs in advanced manufacturing.

Business Community Partnership Administrator CJ Renaud thanked all those who came together to make this apprenticeship program a reality and a model for other apprenticeship programs to come.

“This is a fantastic group of students who want this opportunity,” Renaud said.

Students will initially earn $12 an hour and work with a mentor who will help provide on-the-job training. Students will work only day shifts with a flexible schedule that allows them to attend their classes. If the students are successful and want to continue the apprenticeship in the summer, their pay rate will go up to $13 an hour. Vestas also plans to recruit 24 more District 6 students to participate in the program starting this summer.

Upon graduation, the students will have the opportunity to continue with Vestas at a rate of $14 to $17.30 an hour, with full benefits and 401K. District 6 high school students and local businesses who would like to learn more about pre-apprenticeship program opportunities should contact CJ Renaud at crenaud2@greeleyschools.org or call at 970-348-6305.

BRENTWOOD EARNS IMPRESSIVE DESIGNATION AND RATING The Colorado Association for Middle Level Education selected Brentwood Middle School in Greeley as one of five Colorado schools to receive designation as a 2019 Trailblazer School to Watch.

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focus on the whole child. An inclusive environment that cultivates student inquiry, personal connections, and intellectual stamina results in a dynamic school where students thrive,” State Director of Colorado Schools to Watch Dian Lauer said in a press release.

Brentwood has also earned the highest rating, called Performance, from the Colorado Department of Education for the past three years.

“It’s a testament to the hard work I think we’ve been doing for the past several years,” said Nicole Peterson, the principal at Brentwood.

Five Colorado middle schools and more than 100 other schools across the

country will receive recognition at the National Schools to Watch Conference on June 28 in Washington, DC. KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSES AND REGISTRATION START APRIL 1 Not sure where to send your little one to school next year? Learn more about District 6 elementary and K-8 schools by attending kindergarten open house events this month.

Families can register students online at www.greeleyschools.org/admissions, inperson at any elementary or K-8 school, at the District 6 Admissions office on 1025 9th Ave. in Greeley, Colo., or during one of the events listed. Please contact District

6 Admissions at 970-348-6065 for school attendance information and other enrollment questions.

Parents/guardians must provide the following documentation:

1. Child’s birth certificate 2. Child’s immunization record 3. Proof of address (examples: recent utility bill, lease agreement, closing papers from purchase of home) 4. P arent/Guardian valid photo identification card

Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old by October 1, 2019, in order to register for the 2019-2020 school year.

• Bella Romero Academy K-3 970-348-1400 Class of 2032 Welcome Night Wednesday, April 24, 5:30-6:30pm • Centennial Elementary School 970-348-1100 • Kindergarten Round Up Thursday, May 2, 4-7pm (Dinner 5pm) • Chappelow Arts Magnet 970-348-1200 Kindergarten Night

Monday, April 1, 4-6pm •D os Rios Elementary School 970-348-1300 Kindergarten Round-Up Thursday, April 4, 5-7pm •H eiman Elementary School 970-348-2400 Kindergarten Registration Wednesday, April 10, 5-6pm • J ackson Elementary 970-348-1500 Kindergarten Registration Wednesday, April 10, 4:30-6:30pm •M adison Elementary School 970-348-1700 Kindergarten Registration Tuesday, April 2, 5-6:30pm •M aplewood Elementary 970-348-3800 Kindergarten Registration Monday, April 8, 4-6pm •M artinez Elementary School 970-348-1800 Kindergarten Round Up Thursday, April 11, 6-7pm (Dinner 5:30pm) •M cAuliffe STEM Academy K-8 970-348-1900

Kindergarten Round Up Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-7pm • Meeker Elementary School 970-348-2000 Kindergarten Open House Tuesday, April 23, 5-6pm • Monfort Elementary School 970-348-2100 Kindergarten Open House Wednesday, April 24, 4:30-6pm • Scott Elementary School 970-348-2200 Kindergarten Open House Thursday, April 25, 4-6pm • Shawsheen Elementary School 970-348-2300 Kindergarten Round Up Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6:30pm • Tjardes School Of Innovation 970-348-4800 Tour of School (by appointment) Wednesday, April 3, 8am-2pm • Winograd K-8 970-348-2600 Spring Community Builder/Kindergarten Round Up Thursday, April 25, 6-8pm

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poudre school district news Preston Middle School named a Trailblazer School

Preston Middle School has for the second time been honored as a ‘Colorado Trailblazer School to Watch’ by the Colorado Association of Middle Level Education. This prestigious designation recognizes schools for academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity and organizational structure and processes.

The honor will be celebrated later this year at the National Schools to Watch Conference in Washington, D.C. “It’s no surprise to hear that Preston Middle School has been honored as a 2019 Colorado Trailblazer School to Watch, not once but twice now,” PSD Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Scott Nielsen said. “Their team is doing amazing work to give all students unique experiences that will help them succeed in high school and beyond. We’re so 26

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proud of what they, and all of our schools do, for kids each day.”

Preston teachers focus on the needs of individual students and look for opportunities to help them thrive, Principal Amy Schmer said. The school has a robust offering of extracurricular activities that allow students to pursue their passions, delve deeper into their studies and feel connected to their school community.

“Our teachers really pride themselves on building relationships and knowing what each student needs at any given time,” Schmer said. “Whether they need support or enrichment, or if they just need an arm around their shoulder and someone asking how they’re doing, our staff does a really good job at that.”

Selection for the Schools to Watch designation requires a written

application and a site visit to confirm that the school has met the rigorous requirements for the award.

“Preston demonstrates that highperformance is the result of intentional focus on the whole child. A personalized environment that cultivates student curiosity, creativity, social-emotional, and intellectual development results in dynamic schools where students thrive,” said Diane Lauer, State Director of the Colorado Schools to Watch program. “Preston excels in providing active, engaging, and rigorous student learning for every child. They have built a powerful, high-quality middle school that is a model for our state.”

PSD has more schools with this designation than any other district in Colorado. Lesher, Polaris, and Wellington Middle School are also ‘Colorado Trailblazer Schools to Watch.’

STUDENTS READ ALL DAY TO CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS. Students across PSD celebrated Read Across America Day with fun costumes, library displays and reading activities.

The special day is designed to encourage students to become lifelong readers.

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thompson school district news Chess Tournament winners

The Thompson School District Middle School Chess Tournament was held February 23, 2019. Twenty-five middle schoolers competed and the winners were: • 1st—Max Bilodeau—Walt Clark Middle School​ • 2nd—Brad Rogers—High Plains School​ • 3rd—Shane Bishop—Colorado Early College • 4th—Zach Reak—Conrad Ball Middle School​ • 5th—Noah Dart—Loveland Classical Schools

The Elementary School Division Chess Tournament was held Saturday, March 9.

Eighty-six competitors played five rounds of chess to determine the champions: K/2 Division • 1st—Jarin Dreiling—B.F. Kitchen Elementary School • 2nd—Carter Hendricks—Coyote Ridge Elementary School • 3rd—Sylus Cortez—Coyote Ridge

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Elementary School • 4 th—Kason Olson—Coyote Ridge Elementary School • 5th—Benjamin Bogan—LEAP

3/5 Division

• 1st—Jack Clark—Berthoud Elementary School • 2nd—Daniel Angulo—Cottonwood Plains Elementary School • 3rd—Cameron Hendricks—Coyote Ridge Elementary School • 4th—Wesley Eltringham—Coyote Ridge Elementary School • 5th—Hugh Adams—Coyote Ridge Elementary School

A nail-biting 10-minute lighting round between Jack Clark and Daniel Angulo determined 3/5th 1st place tiebreaker. Great job to all participants!

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST On March 6, Thompson School District

thanked all SROs with an appreciation breakfast. Not only do we appreciate them, but our students look to them as role models and protectors. This breakfast was just a small token of our gratitude. We look forward to working with them in the future and to continue the partnership between TSD and our Local Law Enforcement.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS STEMS Summer Camp Session 1: June 10-14 Session 2: June 17-21

The “Summer in Thompson—Experiences in Math and Science” (STEMS) program provides half-day courses, taught by licensed teachers and content specialists, designed to extend and develop the talents of elementary and middle school students both academically and creatively.

Sibling discount. Registration deadline: April 30th, 2019 Register: https://thompson.revtrack. net/st-ems/

Middle School Summer Skills—Math and Literacy Conrad Ball Middle School June 3 to June 27 Monday through Thursday

Project-Based Experiences: For students exiting 6th through 8th grade seeking additional opportunities to develop math and literacy skills. They will be able to participate in project-based experiences that have integrated literacy and math skills in a variety of content areas.

Register: https://thompson.revtrak. net/MS-Summer-Program/ DESTINATION IMAGINATION Saturday, March 2, TSD sent over a dozen teams to the regional Destination Imagination Tournament at Monarch HS, in Louisville.

The following placed to advance to the state tournament in April: • Truscott Elementary School–1st Place Elementary level service-learning challenge Team name—Flash Foxes • Centennial Elementary School–3rd Place Elementary level improvement challenge Team name—The Constellations • Lucile Erwin Middle School–3rd Place Middle school level scientific challenge Team Name—We Couldn’t Decide

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE TSD thanks the 180 staff, family and community members who attended the ELD Showcase on Tuesday, February 19.

The event was a huge success!

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APRIL 2019 ONGOING MONDAYS Be You Parenting Online Live Radio Show Listen live or hear archived shows. 11amNoon. www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/ author/marydravisparrish.

FIRST WEDNESDAYS Hugs Social Group for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Kin Connect with others in similar situations.

Mountain View Presbyterian Church 2500 N. Garfield Ave., LV. 11:30am-1:30pm. 669-2837 www.GrandFamilyCoalition.com.

FOURTH THURSDAYS Hugs Social Group for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Kin Connect with others in similar situations.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5450 S. Lemay Ave., FC. Noon-2:30pm.

669-2837 www.GrandFamilyCoalition.com.

APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 Good Earth Art for Preschoolers: Projects 1-4 Create Earth-friendly art with staff from Who Gives a Scrap. Materials provided.

Registration required for each session.

Ages 4-6. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

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THROUGH APRIL 4 Loveland Habitat for Humanity: Open Application Cycle Applications available to help local families become homeowners. Loveland Habitat for Humanity, 108 W. 29th St., Unit D, LV. 669-9769, www.lovelandhabitat.org.

APRIL 5 & 6 Lost Marbles Theatrics: The Mouse That Roared Christian high school acting troupe depicts story of microscopic country in the Alps near bankruptcy that declares war on the U.S. to receive aid when they lose–but they win! $13. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. Friday-7pm, Saturday-2pm and 7pm.

962-2120, www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 Beyond the Classroom: Magic Four-part series teaches the basics of magic.

No need to attend all sessions to participate.

Registration required. Grades 3-5. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 1 pm. 888861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market Veggies, meats, eggs, seasonings, baked goods, more. Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave., FC. 9am-1pm. www.focomarket.org.

SATURDAYS, APRIL 6 & 20 Greeley Winter Farmers’ Market Locally raised meat, fresh breads, coffee, honey. Zoe’s Café and Events, 715 10th St., GR. 9am-Noon. www.greeleygov.com/fm.

SATURDAYS, APRIL 6, 13, 30, 27 Loveland Kids’ Nite Out Dancing, inflatables, gym games, swimming, contests, prizes, concessions.

Ages 7-14. $12/child; Dinner vouchers +$5 each. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St. LV. 7-10:30pm. 962-2386, www.cityofloveland.org.

SATURDAYS, APRIL 6 & 20 Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon: A Tribute to John Denver Nationally recognized band plays tribute to the music of John Denver. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. 5:30pm-doors open, 6pmdinner, 7:30pm-curtain. 744-374 www.ColoradoCandlelight.com.

APRIL 18 THROUGH 28 Baby Animal Days Interact with various baby animals such as pigs, lambs, chicks, ducks, goats, rabbits. $3/person, ages 3+. Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., GR. 10am-3pm (closed Easter). 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com.

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THROUGH APRIL 18 Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity: Open Application Cycle Applications available to help local families become homeowners in the Harmony Cottages neighborhood. Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity Administrative Offices, 1600 Palm Dr., FC. 488-2605, www.FortCollinsHabitat.org.

SATURDAYS, APRIL 20 & 27 Discovery Lab: April Showers Explore how water travels into the sky and back down again. Ages 6+ with adult.

Registration recommended. $5/family of 6 ($4/member family). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 1:302:30pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

THROUGH APRIL 21 Thompson School District Student Art Show: Local Motion Swim, fly, ride, hike, run and explore through colorful worlds of local studentartists as they interpret motion though art. $7 (Members-free). Loveland Museum, Main Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 962-2410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

THROUGH APRIL 27 Paths and Passage: Exploring Human Connection through Printmaking Exhibit Local printmaking artist/instructor Johanna Mueller presents detailed animal imagery, created with various printmaking and mixed media techniques. Tointon Gallery, 651 10th Ave., GR. 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday. www.greeleyart.com.

APRIL 27 & 28 Canyon Concert Ballet Presents The Little Mermaid A beautiful new ballet that re-imagines the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale and takes you on a journey beneath the waves. Ages 6+. $20-$25. The Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. Saturday-2pm and 7pm, Sunday-2pm.

221-6730, www.lctix.com.

THROUGH MAY 15 Greeley’s 2019 Landscape Lecture Series Greeley’s Water Conservation program presents free workshops to promote sustainable landscape practices. RSVP required. City Center South Building, 1001 11th Ave., GR. 6pm. 350-9210 www.greeleygov.com/LandscapeLectures.

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THROUGH MAY 26 Once Upon a Playground Take an interactive journey from the past to the present and beyond, and share in playground nostalgia with historic images. $4 plus general admission (Free/members).

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Oliver!

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary.

744-3747, www.ColoradoCandlelight.com.

My Fair Lady Hailed as “one of the best musicals of the century” by The New York Times.

Midtown Arts Center, 3750 S. Mason St., FC. Times vary. 225-2555 www.midtownartscenter.com.

THROUGH JULY 20 Skål! Scandinavian Spirits National exhibit shares traditions of drinking culture in Sweden, Norway and Denmark with focus on beer and aquavit, the traditional alcoholic beverage that translates as “the water of life.” Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St., GR. 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com.

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2020 The Dakan Perspective: Over a Century of Father & Son Photography Father and son photographers, Lew and Denny Dakan, documented Weld County and northern Colorado in photos that range from aerial views to nature scenes.

Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St., GR. 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Loveland’s Talking: What do you enjoy doing now?

Seasoned adults in Loveland share stories with local high school students. Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., LV. 1:303pm. www.cityofloveland.org.

Discovery Zone Art: Thumb Print Art Crafts, science and fun. Ages 5+ with a caregiver. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 3:30pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Keep Kids Safe On The Internet Family presentations by Fort Collins police regarding Internet dangers, (e.g., sexual predators, social networking websites, cyberbullying, email, instant messaging, sexting). Ages 8+. Call to RSVP. Fort Collins Police Services Community Room, 2221 S. Timberline Rd., FC. 6:30-8pm. www.fcgov.com/police.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Chris Perondi with Vinny the Stunt Dog at Magic Rat Chris Perondi and his stunt dog, Vinny, performs. Learn how to teach your furry friends great tricks. All ages. Magic Rat (in the Elizabeth Hotel), 111 Chestnut St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Little Explorers: Animals in Nature Meet & Greet Meet three animal ambassadors from Nature’s Educators. Registration required.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 10:30am. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Discovery Zone Art: Thumb Print Art Crafts, science and fun. Ages 5+ with a caregiver. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 3:30pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Penguins in Space!

Explore penguins and rocket ships with science experiments, activities and crafts.

Ages 2-5. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30-11am. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/event/1669248.

Just (a) Dance Party 2019 Move your bodies to the latest hits of Just Dance 2019. Ages 9-12. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 6:30-7:30pm.

686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1668822.

Dragon’s Lair Fairy Garden A dragon’s lair, rich in jewels, is the focal point of this fairy garden. All ages. $45. Pre-registration required. Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., FC. 10:30-11:30am. 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com.

Home Free All vocal a cappella country music sensation with quick-witted humor. $31/$46/$62. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7pm. 356-5000 www.ucstars.com.

World Language Event in Russian Presented by the Poudre River Public Library District. All ages. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 11am-Noon. 2214600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 In the Dome: Pitter Patter Journey through the water cycle. in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater, then head to the Learning Lab for a craft. Ages 3-5. $5/child ($4/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15-11am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Book Signing with Ronald Johnson Local author Ronald Johnson will sign copies of his new book, The Trees for the Forest. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 1-2pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Peace Initiative Speaker Series Daryl Davis, noteworthy author and musician known for improving race relations in America, will speak. Ages: high school/college students, adults. $15/ general admission, $10/student. CSU’s Lory Student Center Ballroom, 1101 Center Ave. Mall, FC.6-8pm www.peace.eventbrite.com.

Build It Together Birdhouse Bring the whole family to build, paint and decorate a birdhouse for your yard.

Registration required for each person.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Book Talk with Amy Rivers Colorado author Amy Rivers will discuss her latest thriller, All the Broken People.

All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Independence! Adulting – Budget Cents Learn how to budget. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 4pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Noches En Familia Celebrate Latinx’s cultural roots through children’s stories, music, food, puppets, crafts, and traditional games. All ages.

Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 5pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Fangirl with Ashley Poston and Casey McQuiston YA author Ashely Poston and local romance author Casey McQuiston will discuss Poston’s newest book, The Princess and the Fangirl. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 4847898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

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Tiny Trekkers Explore nature, facts and activities. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Registration required.

Devil’s Backbone Open Space, 1725 Hidden Valley Dr, LV. 10-10:45am. 619-4489, https://offero.larimer.org/Calendar.

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Clearview Homeschooler’s Academy Let your imagination and ingenuity guide to create unique fantasy structures from a few simple materials. Ages 5-12. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 1-2pm.

686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1713600.

The Illegalization of Weed with Box Brown Cartoonist, illustrator, and author Box Brown will discuss his new book, Cannabis: the Illegalization of Weed in America. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Michael McDonald Enjoy this man with a career that encompasses five Grammys and collaborations with some of the world’s most prominent artists. $47/$69/$93.

Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7pm. 356-5000, www.ucstars.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Riverside STEAM Club: Poultry & Embryology Learn the development of chickens from egg to adult. Create your own bouncy egg and learn about DNA. Grades K-5.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 4pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Discover Intuition with Michelle DesPres Local author Michelle DesPres celebrates her new guide book to health and fulfillment, Intuitively You: Evolve Your Life and Mend the World. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 4847898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

DimeStories at the Forge Writers of all ages and skill levels read their 3-minute prose stories to their peers.

All ages. The Forge Publick House, 255 Old Firehouse Alley, FC. 6:30pm sign-ups, 7pm readings. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Había Una Book Event A bilingual event to share books, songs, games and more in Spanish and English.

Ages 0-5. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10-11am. 686-5603, www. clearviewlibrary.org/event/1593805.

Little STEAMers: Flower Dissection Spring into science with a closer look at a sweet smelling flower, then make your own wildflower seed bomb. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. $5/child ($4/members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:1511am and 2:15-3pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

History Brown Bag Series: Jewish Soldier Experiences of World War II Presented by Greeley Historic Preservation Commission and part of Voices of the Holocaust, a week of memorial observances. Greeley Active Adult Center, dining room, 1010 6th St., GR. Noon1pm. 350-9222, www.greeleygov.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 LEGO Build Club Building/engineering activities about nature and outdoor adventures. Grades K-5. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 1pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Book Talk with Mandy Mikulencak Colorado author Mandy Mikulencak will discuss her new book, Forgiveness Road, a tale of dark secrets and the three generations of women those secrets effect.

Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Family Spanish Bingo Night Learn and speak basic Spanish as you play and win prizes. No Spanish required. All ages. Skyview Elementary School, 1000 Stone Mountain Dr., WS. 6:30-7:30pm.

686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1701720.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Pollinator Palace Build a mason bee house. All materials, even the bees, are included. All ages. $45. Pre-registration required. Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., FC. 10:30-11:30am. 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Open House: Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Learn what makes these areas special, and share thoughts on promoting ecological integrity, protecting natural and cultural resources, etc. Northside Aztlan Community Center, Eagle Rooms, 112 Willow St., FC. www.fcgov.com/naturalareas.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Yes, You Can Adopt Seminar Receive information on domestic, international, embryo adoption and foster care/adoption. Registration required.

Nightlight Christian Adoptions, 150 E. 29th St., Ste. 255, LV. 6pm. 663-6799 www.nightlight.org.

Voyage Vessels Use old maps and tour guides to decoupage a box unique to you. Ages 9-12. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 6:30-7:30pm. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/event/1669145.

Designing 3D Models with Tinkercad for Kids This class will get you started with moving and changing shapes to create fun and easy 3D models. Ages 13 and under.

Registration required. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Russian Roundtable Open public forum to discuss any and all things Russian. Hear from CSU Russian heritage students and local residents who have lived in or traveled there. All ages. $5 Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 2-4pm.

221-4600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

In the Dome: On One Flower Explore an amazing flower and what it provides to butterflies, aphids and more in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater, then head to the Learning Lab for a craft. Ages 3-5. $5/child ($4/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15-11am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Penguins in Space!

Explore penguins and rocket ships with science experiments, activities and crafts.

Ages 2-5. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30-11am. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org.

Skygazing Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provides telescopes and expertise about the night sky. Bring blankets/chairs. All ages. Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, Carpenter Rd./ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline Rd. on north side of Carpenter Rd., FC. 8-10pm. 416-2815 www.fcgov.com/naturalareas.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Poultry & Embryology Learn the development of chickens from egg to adult. Create your own bouncy egg and learn about DNA. Registration required. Grades K-5. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 3:30pm. 888861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Superhero Bugs, Oh My! Design a bug game that morphs ordinary insects into extraordinary superheroes.

Create your bug using modeling clay.

Ages 6-9. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 2-3pm. 686-5603, www. clearviewlibrary.org/event/1669136.

One Book Colorado: A Book for Every 4 Year Old Four-year-old kids can listen to a special reading by State Senator Joann Ginal and Larimer County Commissioner John Kefalas, get a free book and enjoy fun activities. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 2pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Classic Miniature Gardening Class Create your own miniature fantasy world with just a few plants, accessories and a little imagination. $40. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry, FC. 11am-12:30pm. 482-1984 www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Noches En Familia Celebrate Latinx’s cultural roots through children’s stories, music, food, puppets, crafts, and traditional games. All ages.

Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 5pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Family Bingo Night Play BINGO and win prizes with family and friends. All ages. Range View Elementary School, 700 Ponderosa Dr., Severance. 6:30-7:30pm. 6865603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1700874#branch.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt for Teens After-hours hunt in the library, plus video gaming, music making, snacking, crafting, karaoke, more. Registration required.

Grades 9-12. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 7pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Earth Day Fort Collins Family friendly activities, events, informational booths, arts and crafts, live music, speakers, local food and beer garden. All ages. Civic Center Park , 201 Laporte Ave., FC.11am-5pm. 310-5791, www.sustainablelivingassociation.org.

Vinyl Records Recycled Come to the library to upcycle old records into clocks, dream catchers, more. Grades 6-12. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Who is Russia? An Historical Perspective Educational program presented by Steven Seegel, professor of Russian, East European and Eurasian History at UNC. All ages. $5 Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 2-4pm. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

World Language Event in Arabic Enjoy children’s books , crafts, puppets and music in Arabic. All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt for Tweens After hours hunt in the library, plus video gaming, music making, snacking, crafting, karaoke, more. Registration required.

Grades 4-8. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 Tiny Trekkers A morning filled with nature, facts and activities. Ages 2-5 with guardian.

Registration required. Devil’s Backbone Open Space, 1725 Hidden Valley Dr, LV. 10-10:45am. 619-4489 https://offero.larimer.org/Calendar.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 23 David Archuleta He became a platinum-selling pop singer at age 16, then an American Idol runnerup and now has produced eight albums and multiple sold-out tours worldwide. $42, $125/VIP. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7:30pm. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Little STEAMers: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Explore the rainbow through experiments and crafts about how rainbows are made.

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. $5/child ($4/ members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15-11am and 2:15-3pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

Spring has Sprung!

Celebrate the season with springtime crafts and activities that encourage early literacy. Ages 2-6.Severance Town Hall, 3 Timber Ridge Pkwy., Severance. 10:3011:00am. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/event/1726098.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Drop-In Coding Club for Tweens Create music videos, games, more in a group or on your own. No coding experience required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 3:30pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra: A Fond Farewell to Maestro Glen Cortese Enjoy Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy and Durufle’s Requiem with 150+ UNC singers. $24/$37. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm.

356-5000, www.ucstars.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Safely dispose of unused, unneeded and/or expired over-the-counter and prescription medications. Free and anonymous. Fort Collins Police Services, 2221 S. Timberline Rd., FC (north parking lot). 10am-2pm. www.fcgov.com/police.

Independent (Indie) Bookstore Day Celebrate with snacks, discounts, deals and exclusive merchandise only available at indie bookstores. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. All day. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Spring Open House Family event featuring kids activities, shopping and info from gardening and horticulture-related community organizations. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry, FC. 10am-4pm. 482-1984, www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

Seaside Aerium Create an air plant seascape in a glass fish bowl. All ages. $45. Pre-registration required. Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., FC. 10:30-11:30am. 223-4769, www.gulleygreenhouse.com.

Teen Self-Care Workshop Experts on hand to provide the skills needed to keep your teenage years stressfree. Registration required. Ages 12-18.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 1pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 School’s Out, Library’s In: Mission to Mars Design/build a model spaceship frame and experience the difficulty of guiding a rover over distant terrain from earth-bound Mission Control. Registration required.

Grades 2-5. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 1 pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Build It Together Birdhouse Bring the family to build, paint and decorate a birdhouse for your yard. All supplies provided. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Be Brave with Brooke Boynton-Hughes Local author /illustrator Brooke BoyntonHughes celebrates release of her debut children’s book, Brave Molly. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm.

484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

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NEW RECRUIT NIGHT

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time out Oh suffer, you

Please tell me I’m not a Lawnmower Parent LEA HANSON

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he term, “lawnmower parent,” has been popping up on my social media feeds lately.

Evidently, it’s the new helicopter parents and headlines call it a “troubling trend,” and teachers aren’t having them. That’s enough for me to feel I don’t want to be one, but just so we’re on the same page: “Lawnmower parents go to whatever lengths necessary to prevent their child from having to face adversity, struggle, or failure” (https://abcnews.go.com/ GMA/Family/move-helicoptermoms-lawnmower-parents-rise/ story?id=57805055).

Parenting is really hard and at one time or another, we all have that familiar, sweeping feeling of dread telling us we’ve done it all wrong so far. As parents, we have an instinctive, carnal obligation to care for our children, keep them safe, and generally provide a buffer to the world so they can have better lives than we did. But what constitutes a better life?

I grew up in Minnesota where suffering is an art. Pretending everything is ‘fine’ and nothing bothers us is an art only those of Midwestern, Scandinavian, and Lutheran decent can really understand. Of course not literally, but I think you know what I mean. Either way, few could suffer better than my family could.

Let me be clear: I grew up with privilege and I didn’t have to learn to go without tangible items like food, shelter, and junior varsity sports activity fees, but I was varsity level at suffering (a.k.a. going without much emotional support) from the start. Maybe you can relate. It can’t be overlooked that this was the 80s and 90s where suffering was en vogue.

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result. My daughter is 8 and we’re crossing the threshold from blanket emotional support to higher expectations of more robust emotional strength—a.k.a. suffering. It’s a tough transition for both of us and I probably should have stopped validating every feeling earlier.

Last night she opened a grapefruit cup and the juice exploded all over her jammies. She cried. I think we can agree tears are a tad bit stronger of an emotional reaction than is necessary for spilled grapefruit juice. I said, “No big deal, just grab the dish towel and wipe it off. It will dry.” Would a lawnmower parent have cleaned the juice for the child and also provided a clean pair of jams? It seems so.

Also yesterday, we were skiing and she was wearing her spring ski gloves instead of the warmer mittens. After one run, she complained of her hands being cold and did I ski to the base, walk to the car, and get the warmer mittens?

You bet I did.

The question of whether I am lawnmower parent is more complex than these two examples, of course.

But I can’t help but wonder, is being a lawnmower parent more about easing the suffering of the child or easing our own suffering? I definitely did NOT go get those mittens because I was convinced of and cared about my kid’s fingers being cold (it was a warm day and I fully realized she was experiencing a minor inconvenience), I got them because I didn’t want to hear her complain anymore.

If that’s the honest truth, which it is, whose suffering am I really invested in ending? Are lawnmower parents really trying to guide their kids through a pain-free life? Or are they just exhausted from their own personal suffering experienced as we came of age in the 80s and 90s and we just don’t have the energy to deal with doing the same to our children? Either way, the pendulum has swung.

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