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museums • denver zoo • casa bonita Putt Putt • imax theatre • movies arts & crafts • bumPer bowling roller skating • swimming all tickets and admission fees are paid by the camp. the only items your child needs to bring every day are lunch, a water bottle, sun screen and appropriate clothing or extras (such as swim suits or towels).

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Do your homework before sending the kids to summer camp L aur a Richardson, S a fe K i ds L a r i m e r Co u n t y

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ummer means fun in the sun, water recreation and for many, summer camp! “The warmer months of May through September are when most accidental injuries happen whether playing at home, riding in a vehicle or enjoying summer camp. Parents should be well informed about how the camp they choose makes for a safe, healthy environment for kids,” says Dr. Peyton Taliaferro, Safe Kids member and Loveland-based family physician.

Safe Kids offers the following tips to help parents make the best, safest choice for their child when it comes to summertime activities at camp.

First, decide what kind of camp your child would enjoy including day camps, specialty camps, and sleepover camps. Next, contact the camps of your choice and ask some key questions: What does a typical day look like?

What kind of foods (meals and snacks) do they provide?

Alert the camp director of any special-needs your child has and ask how they may accommodate your camper.

What is the camp counselor-to-child ratio? This is especially important for any swimming or water-based activities.

What type of training or certification requirements does the camp have for its staff (including CPR/First aid training)?

Does the camp require a thorough criminal/background check for all staff?

What kind of safety gear is provided? (i.e. horseback riding = helmet; swimming/canoeing/boating = life jacket; bike/scooter/skating = helmet; etc.)

Will children be transported at any time during camp (i.e. field trips) and if so, how?

What is the nearest emergency room/trauma center?

Ask for a copy of a written safety or emergency plan.

How is medication administered?

Do they have a camp nurse on site?

What is the camp’s discipline policy?

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Is the summer camp ACA (American Camp Association) accredited?

ACA Accreditation ensures that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states.

ACA accreditation is the best evidence parents have of a camp’s commitment to a safe environment for their children.

Parents may want to visit the camp before sending their child and may ask for a list of references.

As parents make safety a priority when considering a camp, here are additional tips for parents so that safety stays top of mind: If your child will be biking at camp, make sure her bike is in good working order with reflectors on the front, back and sides. Children should wear closetoed shoes and a helmet, every time.

Ensure your child wears a life vest when out on boats/canoes, near open bodies of water or when participating in water sports.

Remind children to wear their seatbelt when traveling in any camp car or van; be sure to bring a car seat or booster seat and require that your child be properly restrained when in a vehicle. (School buses are exempt from child restraint devices and use a different type of crash injury prevention called compartmentalization).

Send children with proper footwear (water shoes, closed-toed shoes, hiking boots) for the various activities they will be doing.

If children will be playing on a playground, remove hood and neck drawstrings from their clothing.

Apply sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher to your child’s exposed skin 15 to 30 minutes before going out, and send a bottle of sunscreen with your child so that he can reapply frequently.

Make sure your child drinks plenty of water. A child who seems tired or achy should rest in the shade or go inside for a while. Send a refillable water bottle with your child and encourage her to fill it several times a day in order to stay hydrated.

Teach your child to know what is safe and what is unsafe. As a parent, you cannot always be around to protect them – equipping them with safe teachings and the confidence to know when something isn’t safe is the best practice!

Active supervision by counselors, using proper protective gear every time and other simple prevention steps will help children avoid danger this summer while attending camp. For more information about summer safety, call the Safe Kids Larimer County office at 970495-7504 or visit www.safekids.org.

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Our PGA Professionals LOVE teaching full-time, ensuring your child gets THE BEST INSTRUCTION!

Supervised Play Available this Summer!

• Junior League Wed. Afternoons • Northern Colorado Junior Golf Tour

Junior Golf Academy Programs your child can grow with!

New Classes EVERY week! Check website for details!

Packages for under $100!

Ages 5-6 Beginner Series of 2 - 45 Minute Clinics - $40

Ages 7-17 Beginner Series of 4 – 60 Minute Lessons - $79 Ages 7-17 Intermediate Series of 4 – 90 Minute Lessons - $99

Ages 7-17 Intermediate and Advanced Series of 5 - 2 hour Clinics (10 hours total) - $175 10 Hours of PGA instruction • Digital V1 video swing analysis • Take-home CD • Prizes Mini-private lesson • Refreshments • Goodie bag • Graduation Doughnut Party *All Junior Clinics have a 6 to 1 Student/Professional ratio *Golf clubs are provided if needed

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SUMMER CAMP Jump-N-Art is a one-of-a-kind art camp, offered exclusively at Pump It Up. Kids spend part of their time exploring their inner artist and the rest of their time laughing, enjoying snacks, playing games and, of course, bouncing.

The Jump-N-Art program was developed by a fine-arts education center and emphasizes the joy of self-expression through art. Studies have shown that when physical activity is blended with artistic activities, creative capabilities are greatly enhanced. We see it all the time at Jump-N-Art, watching young artists develop through a unique combination of art instruction and exercise.

Weekly Camp Sessions Pump It Up Jump-N-Art Summer Camp is ideal for 4-10 year olds with lots of energy and imagination. Registration includes water bottle, art supplies, morning snack and lunch.

June 19-21 • July 17-19 • July 24-26 Tuesday - Thursday • 9:00am - 2:00pm

Introductory price: ONLY $29 per day in 3 day camp

Mention code “RMP0512 Summer Camp” when you sign up for camp and receive

Space is limited. To sign up for camp, call:

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to enjoy throughout the summer! Each pass value is $7.

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Proceeds will benefit The Kayla Marie Adsit Memorial Foundation, a fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.

The Foundation provides financial support to the music programs at local schools and non-profits who focus on the needs of young people.

Plants provided by Gulley Greenhouse.

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Camp for Preschool/Pre-K • Camp for K-6th Grade Grouped by age; transportation provided from Fort Collins Children’s Workshops Hands-on Activities • Field Trips Nutritiouis Snacks & Lunches Included Spring Break & Summer Camps

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Your New Life Begins Now Dedicated to bringing the joy of hearing b ack to everyday life.

May is Better Hearing Month.

A perfect time to learn about your hearing.

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May 29 – August 17

For Children Entering K- to 8th-Grade

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

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

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

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

1-week sessions from May 29 – August 17.

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

970-491-6318

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

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

1-week sessions from June 4 – August 17.

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

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

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

1-week sessions from July 9 - August 17.

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

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

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