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Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Who’s in charge of me?—Freedom means being accountable for your actions

WOMEN’S HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . 8 Be your own health advocate—Be informed and ask for what you need

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . 10 Run a virtual family 5K—Participate as a family and contribute to a good cause

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 Create some at-home fun—Giant bubbles, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, escape rooms

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Find activities that are right for your child in this extensive guide of programs throughout the region. Plus, check out the latest updates on school options for this year.

COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . 14 Facing a new reality—Swimming pool appointments, county fairs closed to public, schools planning multiple approaches

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HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . 16

Tips for at-home schooling—Be ready to homeschool your kids this year

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Events and activities for parents, kids and families

TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 Baby # 3—Where has our energy gone?

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School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Build resiliency by letting kids work things out on their own, encouraging risk taking, being honest, and teaching coping skills for stress and disappointment.

2020-21 reopening schools plan

Poudre School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2020-21 school year planning

Thompson School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2020-21 school year options, school supply lists, registering students, school calendar

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Generosity Who’s in charge of me? learning, being and doing

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women’s health Be your own health advocate Be informed and ask for what you need

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’m happy to say that I am 10 years post breast cancer. It’s a major celebration because now my odds to get cancer again are the same as everyone else’s. I learned a lot going through the process, and one was that we need to be our own health advocates.

Doctors cringe when they hear you say you googled a health condition, but why? Sure, they’re concerned we will read some scary statistics or go down the wrong path and worry needlessly, but the flipside is that we will educate ourselves on what’s happening to us, and influence the care we receive.

Had I not been set on driving my own health care bus, I might have chronic lymphedema today—a painful swelling in the arm that lasts a lifetime.

I’d read that women with breast cancer get lymphedema because doctors remove dozens of lymph nodes in the armpit to check for spread. Instead, doctors can do what’s called a sentinel node biopsy and take just a few nodes, greatly reducing the chance of lymphedema. I was loud and clear—that’s what I wanted. Yet when the nurse called to confirm my surgery for the next day, and I confirmed I was getting a sentinel node biopsy, she said that the plan had changed. An anesthesiologist was needed to place the dye, and one wasn’t available that early in the morning, so my surgeon decided not to do it. Needless to say, I raised a huge stink and I got my sentinel node biopsy.

My arm is lymphedema free today.

This is just one story to prove a point, but I hope it brings home the importance of being informed and asking for what you need—and being persistent if need be. Maybe I am sensitive because I had breast cancer (discovered a year and a half after a mammogram) but I’m not buying the revised guidelines by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that

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says women don’t need to start getting screening mammograms until age 50, and then every other year. I was 46. Imagine if I had followed this guideline? Sure, false positives are a pain and mammograms are not fun, but they are important. The American Cancer Society drums to a different tune, saying women 40 to 44 should get to choose on their own, women 45 to 55 should have one every year and women 55 and older every two years.

The truth is, most insurances will cover a mammogram if your doctor requests one, regardless of age. If you have a reason to want one—whether it’s having a family history, or even if it is simply to ease a worry—ask for one.

The same goes for pap smears.

Pap smears were hailed as a miracle for saving women’s lives from cervical cancer, reducing the US cervical cancer rate by 80 percent. In the past, it was automatically a yearly deal for most women of all ages. Now, the USPSTF

says every three to five years for women ages 21 to 65. Here’s the thing. Cervical cancer is silent until it’s deadly. Once you experience symptoms, it’s probably too late for about half of you. On the other hand, caught early by a pap smear, 92 percent of women survive, according to a large study reported on WebMD. Excuse my cynicism, but did insurance companies influence the change in guidelines? Maybe not, but regardless, you get to decide what’s right for you.

A gynecologist once told me that he saw the most cervical cancer deaths in women who hadn’t had a pap smear in five years or more. It’s slow growing, so my plan is to have one every other year.

What’s yours?

Hopefully, you won’t have to ever face cancer or any other major health concern. But if you do, or if a loved one does, be your own health advocate. Ask questions, voice opinions, even question your doctor or get a second opinion. It’s your health, your life.

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family activities

Run a virtual family 5K

Participate as a family and contribute to a good cause KATIE HARRIS

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f running a 5K has been on your bucket list, but the idea of running alongside diehard racers felt too intimidating, this is your year! The COVID-19 pandemic has given way to a new trend in racing—the virtual 5K race!

5Ks are an excellent way to get exercise, spend time as a family and contribute to a good cause, and are suited to any age and ability level. Read on for upcoming virtual races, along with tips for training as a family, then get ready to cross another item off the bucket list!

Racing Prep

In the weeks before your race: Start small and build. Begin with a family trip around the neighborhood, walking and jogging in intervals, and slowly increase your jogging time and distance until you can jog at a steady pace for a full 3.1 miles. Consider downloading a virtual coaching app like, “5K Runner: Couch to 5K Trainer” as a guide.

LOCALLY SPONSORED, VIRTUAL RACES! Virtual Dash for Hope 5K Saturday, Sept. 12

In it’s 3rd year, the Dash for Hope 5K is going virtual to support suicide prevention and survivor support. All funds raised will be donated to the Weld County Suicide Coalition. This year’s virtual event, sponsored by Richter Orthodontics, will allow participants to run any time throughout the day and record their progress on Richter Orthodontics’ Facebook page with the hashtag #DashforHope2020.

Cost: Registration fees are waived this year but participants can make a donation on the event’s registration page.

To register: www.active.com/ running/distance-running-virtualevents/virtual-dash-for-hope-5k2020?int=72-3-A2 Superhero 5K Saturday, Sept. 12th through Sunday, Sept. 20

This year’s virtual event, sponsored

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printable finisher’s certificate and will be entered to win a door prize. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and the first 100 finishers will receive a medal. Proceeds will benefit fighting child abuse.

Cost: $25/person To register: www.lifestoriesweld.org/ superhero-run/ Steps for Stability Saturday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 31

Benefiting United Way of Weld County, this year’s virtual race will allow participants to complete a 5K at their own pace and at a location of their choosing, then record their results online. The first 200 registrants will receive a race t-shirt and awards will be given to top finishers in each age group.

Cost: Over 12: $35, ages 6-12: $15, under 6: free To register: https://runsignup.com/ Race/CO/Greeley/StepsForStability For a complete list of upcoming virtual 5Ks taking place nationwide, which anyone can sign up for, visit: www.virtualrunevents.com.

Mix it up: Vary your running location to keep things interesting and to distract the kids from their tired legs.

Set a goal: Ask the kids to design a goal chart with fun colors and stickers. Have each family member create a personal racing goal and use the chart to track each family member’s progress.

Day of the race: That morning: Wake up early for a high protein breakfast. Make sure to pack sunscreen, a hat, layered clothing and plenty of water, but don’t bring anything extra that you’ll have to carry while you run.

During the race: Maintain a positive and encouraging attitude, even if some family members start to lag behind. Remember, the ultimate goal is to complete the race together, even if that means walking the whole way because someone got a runner’s cramp 10 yards from your start line (been there!).

Have fun, be silly, and time will fly!

After the race: Don’t plan too much else for the rest of the day—you’ll all be exhausted! Make your first stop post-race a snack or lunch stop, then plan to lounge around and recover. And don’t forget to congratulate yourselves on a bucket list item completed!

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learn and live

Create some at-home fun

Giant bubbles, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, escape rooms THERESA BAER

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midst this COVID-19 pandemic, this summer has been like no other we’ve seen. To help you get through the last bit before school starts– wherever and however it may be–read on for some free or inexpensive activities that encourage creativity, movement, problemsolving and togetherness.

GIANT BUBBLE COMPETITION This activity combines science, the outdoors and fun. Variations of giant bubble recipes are available online– see sidebar for a simple recipe. Beals Science offers great suggestions in their video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Lw25wmif1SM. There are many “wands” you can buy at local toy/craft stores or online, or you can make them with items around the house. A hula hoop can be used with the bubble solution in a kiddie pool. Or for a smaller version, take two straws and a piece of yarn that is six to eight times longer than one straw, and thread the yarn through the straws and tie in a knot. Another wand option is attaching a loop of cotton fabric (cut strips from the bottom of an old t-shirt) to two dowels and then dip it in a bubble solution, pull it out and spread the loop to make those enormous bubbles! Once you have the solution and your choice of wand, get creative and bubble on!

HOMEMADE OBSTACLE COURSES Keep the kids (and you!) active while improving coordination, listening and creative-thinking skills with a homemade obstacle course, indoors or out. Utilize jump ropes, sports cones, pool noodles, hoola hoops, mattresses, pillows or anything safe for the kids to run around to set up a course. Encourage the kids to design a course too. Make it more challenging by implementing rules for certain movements for each section like crab crawl through the pool noodle tunnel 12

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Giant Bubble Recipe

In a large bucket, gently stir to avoid making it frothy: 12 cups of water 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup liquid dish soap 3 ounces of glycerin (available at drug/ hobby stores) Helpful tip: Let it sit for at least an hour before making bubbles.

or bear walk around the cones. You could have team relay races or partners that carry objects together. Individuals can race against the clock to beat their fastest times, try it in slow motion or even backwards. For a quicker option, you can draw out a course with sidewalk chalk, including movements like hopping on circles, walking the chalk line for balance, jumping over lines, dancing, etc. With either option, you might want to include a “break” section where they can pause and spell an animal name you call out or make a sound before moving on to the other parts of the course.

SCAVENGER OR TREASURE HUNTS Build problem-solving and observation skills by creating scavenger hunts or search the internet for ideas and free printable versions. They can be as simple as a list of

objects to find or more elaborate with clues to work out to locate treasures (treats like a small toy or piece of candy). For younger children, use pictures of objects for them to find. For older kids, send them off to search the neighborhood for nature items to collect, or have them take pictures of what they find like specific shapes they see on houses/fences/etc.

DIY ESCAPE ROOMS Escape rooms offer an exciting experience that develops observation, communication and problem-solving skills. To help save money, several options exist for a do-ityourself (DIY) escape room at home for a variety of age groups. A quick search online can lead you to free printable kits and several local and online retailers sell kits at various price points. With a simple online option, you download a kit, print out photos on your home printer, then place the puzzle cards around your room by following the setup guide. More intricate kits will take more time and effort but are worth it for the memories created– would be ideal for a birthday party.

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community news Facing a new reality

Swimming pool appointments, county fairs closed, school plans THERESA BAER

COUNTY FAIR—A DIFFERENT BREED THIS YEAR In light of public health concerns, organizers for the 2020 Weld County Fair, scheduled for July 24 through August 3, closed the event to the public and cancelled all vendors and entertainment. A livestock sale continued as well as 4-H and FFA competitive events, though no open shows. As for the Larimer County Fair originally set for July 31 to August 4, organizers chose to take a virtual approach featuring 4-H competitions, livestock auction, DIY crafts, entertainment live streams, trivia, at-home fair recipes and more online but cancelled all commercial activities including the carnival, fair vendors, food booths and entertainment.

DIGITAL BOOKS DELIVER Unite for Literacy is a NoCo-based organization focused on providing all children access to books that celebrate their languages and cultures and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.

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addition to their current offering is a growing collection of digital books with vital information parents and children need to learn more about and discuss prevention, symptoms, daily life and coping during this public health crisis.

Visit www.uniteforliteracy.com to see all their available books. The link at the top will take you to the COVID-19 specific books.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR POOL TIME Centennial Pool in Greeley is open for limited public swim times with advance sign-up for two-hour blocks of time. Each of the two-to-three swim times a day will limit attendance to a maximum of 50 people at a time. City staff will clean the facility between swim sessions. Reservations can also be made for lap swim. To view hours, fees, and restrictions or reserve a swim time, visit www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics.

Loveland’s Chilson Recreation Center leisure and shallow lap pools are open but appointments are required for use and daily fees apply. Open swim time is Monday through Friday after 10am with 90-minute time slots up to three hours for up to 12 families of four in the household. For families with more than four family members, you will need to reserve two time slots. Make your appointment by calling 970-962-2386 or online up to three days in advance at https://bit.ly/ChilsonAppt.

Fort Collins has only the lap pool at

EPIC (Edora Pool Ice Center) available for public use and reservations must be made online in advance. Learn more and make reservations at www.fcgov.com/ recreation/epic.

LIBRARIES RE-OPEN WITH LIMITED HOURS AND SERVICES In addition to offering curbside pickup, several local libraries have reopened for Grab & Go service with safety procedures in place including limits on building capacities. All in-person programs continue to be suspended. All three Poudre River Library District libraries in Fort Collins now offer in-library browsing Monday through Friday, noon until 6pm and Saturday, noon until 5pm with a 30-minute limit per person or household group. Note the dedicated hour Monday through Saturday from 11am until noon for high-risk visitors.

View details at www.poudrelibraries. org. Loveland Library is open to check out holds, browsing Monday through from 10am to 3pm. You can also access their WiFi from their parking lot or lawn. Visit www.lovelandpubliclibrary. org for details. The Windsor-Severance Library is also open Monday through Friday, 9am until 7pm, Saturday, 9am to 4pm and Sunday, 1pm until 4pm with the first hour of each day reserved for vulnerable individuals. Learn more at www.clearviewlibrary.org.

SAFETY FIRST WHEN BOATING AND PADDLING With many pools still closed, local reservoirs are seeing an extraordinary number of recreators this summer.

Larimer County has offered the following guidance for paddle crafts (SUPs, kayaks) and motorized boats alike to stay safe while enjoying the water. Additional information can be found online at www.larimer.org/ naturalresources/parks/boating.

• Adults are required to have a life vest (personal floatation device or PFD) for everyone on board, including those recreating on a paddleboard or kayak.

• Children 13 years and under must wear a PFD at all times.

• A whistle or air horn is required while on

a paddle craft.

• Watch the weather as it can change quickly during the summer.

• Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature. Wear layers in cooler weather and bring an extra set of clothes in the event you get wet.

Museum, located in the former Reporter-Herald building just west of the museum, also recently opened for art classes with sufficient space to allow for social distancing space. Visit www. lovelandmuseumgallery.org for more details or to register for classes.

FORT COLLINS BIKEWAY BINGO PROVIDES ACTIVE EXPLORATION Explore and learn about Fort Collins’ family-friendly bikeways, animals, parks, natural areas, neighborhoods and public art using a series of five Fort Collins Bikeway Bingo Challenges. View bicycling resources, maps and download the various bingo cards at www.fcgov. com/bicycling/fort-collins-bike-network before you go bingo.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS FACE MULTIPLE SCENARIOS THIS FALL In light of the ongoing coronavirus health crisis, local school districts have prepared multiple possible scenarios for student learning this fall that range from completely in-person to completely remote and combinations of the two, as well as delayed starts and modified traditional schedules. Final plans will be announced just prior to the planned school year starts pending current health conditions and state, county and CDC guidance. View details for your district online:

LOVELAND MUSEUM AND THE BEET EDUCATION CENTER ARE OPEN The Loveland Museum reopened midJune with modified hours, allowing 50 visitors in the building at one time. CDC screening questions will be asked prior to entry and visitors over 10 years of age must wear facial masks and everyone will follow floor markings that guide the flow of traffic through the exhibits to ensure the required social distancing. The Beet Education Center at the Loveland

• Estes Park School District R-3: www.estesschools.org • Greeley-Evans School District 6: www.greeleyschools.org • Poudre School District: www.psdschools.org • Thompson School District: www.thompsonschools.org • Weld RE-4 School District: www.weldre4.org

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healthy living

Tips for at-home schooling Be ready to homeschool this year

LEA HANSON

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ith homeschooling—to one extent or another—on the horizon in northern Colorado, most families with school-aged kids are reeling with indecision and trying to understand what homeschooling can look like for their kids if and when it has to be done.

• Poudre School District: Fort Collins, Wellington, www.psdschols.org/ psd2020-21 • Thompson School District: Loveland, www.thompsonschools.org/Page/21984 • Weld County 6: Greeley, Evans, www. greeleyschools.org/Page/24240 • Weld RE-4: Windsor, www.weldre4.org/ announcements/community_message_ july_17_school_opening_update

All school districts in northern Colorado are scenario planning for the fall start and include options ranging from all-day, in-person school to fully virtual school. Most districts are asking parents and caregivers to commit to one or another (plan to come in person, plan to be educated online, or a hybrid option) before the district releases their plan for in-school instruction.

KNOW YOUR KIDS’ LEARNING STYLE Some types of learners can do better learning independently while others struggle. Online [and independent] learning is not necessarily easy. It requires a lot of self-regulated learning skills. Different kids will do best in different learning environments.

MAKE TIME FOR HOBBIES Online at-home schooling leaves kids with seemingly more free time since school days consist of lunch, recess, PE, homeroom, and more. Usually three hours of actual school work is sufficient. Whether it’s art, cooking, 16

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Minecraft, or gardening, encourage your kid to work on a large-scale passion project. If they’re truly passionate, you won’t have to bug them to do it.

FREE RESOURCES ≠ FREE EDUCATION Districts are offering an online option, and will certainly deliver curriculum online for students who opt into in-person school and end up at home somehow. And for public school kids, this option is free. But many resources go into this happening, namely time. Consider the value of your own time and whether hiring someone to provide tutoring might be a better use of your resources. Or consider creating a group with other families and sharing a tutor.

DESIGNATE TIME AND SPACE Humans work better when we have

different places in which we do different things. We eat at the table and sleep in a bed for a reason. A place set aside for school activities that is only used for that purpose will help your child focus and be engaged. Same with a designated time. Set up a schedule that can be filled with the right amount of learning for your child.

Just like in-person school, when a kid finishes early, they can read silently. If they take longer, they can return later or bring it home for homework.

GIVE GRACE Both you and your child need flexibility. You’re (likely) not a (formally educated or licensed) teacher and your child isn’t used to having you in that role. Mistakes will be made; take the opportunity to practice patience and grace as you make them and try again the next day.

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Strength through resiliency Know when to step in, when to hold back Lynn U. Nichols

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s parents, we hate to see our kids struggle. We have the urge to jump in and fix it, whether it’s a broken friendship or a missed shot at the goal. While it might help ease the moment, it doesn’t build lasting strength and resiliency. The most resilient kids are the ones who are aware that they have to tolerate discomfort and challenges in life. They know you will be there to help if need be, but that you are not there to solve all their worries.

When kids act bravely and take the high or harder road, they gain self-confidence and a sense of inner strength. Build resiliency by letting kids work things out on their own, encouraging risk taking, being honest, and teaching coping skills for stress and disappointment.

LET THEM WORK IT OUT Brace yourself—you are not going to like to hear this advice: Let your kids fail. By failing, kids learn that they can try again and do better next time, or that they have the power to fix a situation. Challenge yourself to hold back the next time your child complains that a teacher gave them an unfair grade, or a friend left them out. Instead of telling them how to handle it, ask them their thoughts and encourage them to come up with a solution on their own.

“For parents, the trick is deciding when to step in and when to let them solve their own problems,” says Andrea Holt, a licensed marriage and family therapist with Poudre Valley Health System’s Family Medicine Center.

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bell, let them work it out,” Holt says. In other words, unless your child is in an unsafe situation or harming themselves or others, bite your tongue.

each day. The more they put themselves out there, the more the world will deliver the message that they are smart or skilled or brave for trying.

ENCOURAGE RISK TAKING Maybe it is human nature for some of us to hesitate when trying new things.

Instead of just diving in, we think about the possible ways we could fail. Or, in our success-driven culture that doesn’t leave room to travel up the learning curve, we try it once and if it doesn’t work, we give up. Have you ever noticed that trait in your kids? Somehow, kids get the message today that they must be great at everything they try, instantly. If they are not, they think they should never try that sport or activity again because they are not good at it, and never will be.

The next time your child expresses a new interest, encourage them to try it. If things don’t go as planned right away, remind them that things take practice and time, and that sometimes you have to fail or fall to succeed. Give examples of people who got back up and tried again, like Magic Johnson who didn’t make the basketball team in ninth grade. Better yet, describe times in your own life that you really wanted to be good at something but it didn’t go as planned—but that you were glad you did it anyway. Start out small—like suggesting they invite a new friend on a family outing, or challenging them to raise their hand in class at least once

TELL IT LIKE IT IS It’s tempting to make our kids feel better by sending the “you are fine” message. For example, if they fail at a new sport, don’t comfort them by saying the sport is stupid anyway, or if they get a bad grade that the teacher is the one to blame. This just teaches kids to not take responsibility for their failure.

Instead, acknowledge that it didn’t go as planned and ask them where they think things went awry. Then—letting them lead—help brainstorm what they could do differently next time.

GIVE KIDS TOOLS TO COPE We all cope with stress differently.

Some of us meditate or do yoga. Others work out. There are a ton of options from listening to music, playing an instrument, going for a bike ride, getting out in nature, writing in a journal, or even talking or crying it out. You know your kids best—help them identify what might work for them to relieve stress and reset their mood, and encourage them to do it on a regular basis. As they grow older, they will naturally gravitate toward it when they feel overwhelmed.

Remember, seeking help from a counselor is a great solution when the situation warrants. Sometimes it takes

just a few sessions to give kids the tools and boost they need.

Young people don’t have the life experience to know the valuable lesson that “this too shall pass.” School or social stress can feel overwhelming and all-consuming. After the fact when they feel better the next day, it’s okay to reinforce this wisdom or put it in words you think they will understand.

Encourage them to contemplate how the situation improved, as in, “Remember how upset you were? Try to remember that things can change fairly quickly the next time you feel down, fail or get overwhelmed.”

When things calm down, encourage them to take the action they deem appropriate to fix the situation. For example, if they are frustrated with sitting on the bench, encourage them to speak up to their coach. Then, when the coach puts them in the game, praise them for taking care of themselves.

Real strength comes from facing challenges and working through them.

By sending the message to your kids that they have the power, smarts and know-how to work through challenges and come out okay or even better on the other side, you encourage strength.

“It’s important that parents allow kids the chance to practice self-reliance, so they can grow up knowing how to make sound decisions and good choices,” Holt concludes.

They know you will be there to help if need be, but that you are not there to solve all their worries.

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he faculty and staff at northern Colorado school districts are working harder than ever to gear up for the 2020-21 school year. Between new principals, changes to school start dates and all the extra planning and preparation Covid-19 made necessary, your local district is guaranteed to see some changes this year. Read on for all the updates you need to know about.

Poudre School District School start dates

For sixth graders transitioning to middle school and ninth graders entering high school, the first day of school is Aug. 14.

The first day of school for all PSD students is Aug. 17.

To see the complete 2020-21 school calendar, visit www.psdschools.org/ your-district/calendars.

COVID-19 Updates

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Polis, the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and other public health and government officials, have developed four educational phases that allow the district to continue educating students while also adapting to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. Student learning could be remote, remote with limited in-person interactions, a blend of in-person and remote learning, or fully in-person.

PSD is prepared for shifting among phases throughout the year, as required or permitted by health officials and conditions.

For students and families who are not ready or able to go back to school when health conditions allow for it, PSD Virtual, a 100-percent online education option will be available.

Please note that plans for the 2020-21 school year may change due to COVID-19 and health conditions in our community. For the most current information on what the new school year in PSD will look like, please visit the PSD website at: www.psdschools.org.

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Back-to-school newsletter

PSD’s back-to-school newsletter will be emailed to parents and available online (www.psdschools.org) in August. The newsletter will feature everything you need to know to start the school year off right including the latest information about school meals, transportation, immunization requirements, paying fees, volunteering and more.

Online registration is available for 2020-21 NEW students New K-12 students registering at their neighborhood school for the 202021 school year can register online or by contacting their neighborhood school. Note: Beginning with the 202021 school year, kindergarten students must be 5 and first-grade students must be 6 on or before Oct. 1. For more information about registering for school or kindergarten, the online process or to determine your neighborhood school, please visit https://www.psdschools.org/ schools/school-registration.

New Early Childhood Education online application process

The PSD Early Childhood Education program has modified the family

application for programs and services. For the 2020-221 program year, applications and enrollment forms are available on the ECE website. Forms can be filled out electronically and should be emailed to PSDECE@psdschools.org. The ECE team will notify families by email about their eligibility and/or enrollment status.

Learn more about PSD early childhood programs and services: www.psdschools. org/programs-services/early-childhoodeducation

Principal and administrator changes:

Bauder Elementary School: Stephen Boese is the new principal for Bauder Elementary School. Boese began his new role after Brian Carpenter retired after serving as principal of Bauder for 15 years. Boese has been with the district since 2005, beginning his PSD career as a teacher and more recently serving as assistant principal at both Johnson and Lopez Elementary.

Dunn Elementary School: Abby Himlie has been selected as the new principal for Dunn Elementary School.

Himlie, who first joined the district in 2011 as dean of students at Lincoln Middle School, began serving in her new role after Deborah Ellis retired at the end of the school year.

Shepardson STEM Elementary School: Wayne Thornes has been selected as the new principal for Shepardson STEM Elementary School. Thornes, who has served as Shepardson’s assistant principal since 2015, took over as principal at the end of the school year when principal Alissa Poduska began serving in her new role as principal of PSD’s under-construction southeast elementary school, expected to open in fall 2021.

Transportation Director: Jake Bell has been named the new Director of Transportation. Bell has been with PSD since 2016, serving as the operations manager for the Transportation Department, and since 2019, as the co-interim director of Transportation.

9 weeks from the start of school). PSD will reevaluate this decision after first quarter and update the community on any changes then.

Stay Informed

Get social with PSD on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

Stay up to date with the latest news about PSD and go behind the scenes to see what students’ day-to-day learning experiences are like. Learn about the return on your investment in public education.

• Facebook: Facebook.com/ PoudreSchoolDistrict • Twitter: @PoudreSchools • Instagram: Poudre_School_District • YouTube: YouTube.com/ PoudreSchoolDistrict

Thompson School District School Start Dates

• Grades K, 6 and 9 (transition day): August 17 • All students: August 18

Moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic

Thompson School District staff members are planning for three potential scenarios as students return this fall for

the 2020-2021 school year: • A full return to in-person instruction • A blended model of both in-person instruction and virtual instruction • A full virtual learning schedule TSD will follow the direction of the state of Colorado and local health department professionals in determining the model that needs to be adopted.

Staff members are planning for each potential scenario in order to help ensure that the district is as prepared as possible when formal decisions are made. Communication will be sent to all TSD families and will also be featured on the district’s website, www. thompsonschools.org. The health and safety of our students, families, staff members and community remains our number one priority. Our dedication to the well-being of our TSD family will continue to guide our plans as we move forward.

New principals

Carrie Martin Elementary School: Della Buchmann has been named principal at Carrie Martin Elementary School. She filled the position most recently held by interim principal Anne Marie Sanchez. Buchmann previously served as a professional learning coach in the district where she supported early

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literacy and other educational programs and also facilitated elementary curriculum leaders. In total, Buchmann has over 27 years of experience in education, serving as an elementary teacher for 18 years, an instructional coach for five years, an elementary assistant principal for one year and an elementary principal for three years. Buchmann earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado and a master’s degree in Instruction and Curriculum with an emphasis in Math from San Diego State University. She received her principal endorsement from the University of Wyoming.

Ivy Stockwell Elementary School: Anne Marie Sanchez has been named principal at Ivy Stockwell Elementary School. She filled the position vacated

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Johnstown. Sanchez has worked in education for over 21 years. She has served in Thompson School District for much of her career, including as the principal of Centennial Elementary School in Loveland for five years. She later transitioned to the district administration office, initially to work on a literacy initiative and later to serve as a director of elementary education for an additional five years. Sanchez was interim principal at Carrie Martin Elementary School this past year.

Lincoln Elementary School: Brandi Stott has been named principal at Lincoln Elementary School. She filled the position vacated by Michelle Malvey, who retired from the district. Stott previously served as an assistant principal and instructional coach at Vivian Elementary School in Wheatridge, Colo.

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as an elementary school teacher having worked at Mortensen Elementary School in Littleton, Colo., and Giberson Elementary School in Colorado Springs, Colo. Stott earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications as well as an Education Specialist degree in Leadership in Education from the University of Colorado-Denver and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado.

Ponderosa Elementary School: Lorynda Sampson has been named principal at Ponderosa Elementary School. She filled the position vacated

by Kandi Smith, who retired from the district. Sampson previously served as the principal at Northridge Elementary School in Longmont, Colo., a position that she held for nearly 10 years. She also previously served as the principal at Westminster Elementary School in Westminster, Colo., and has extensive experience as an educator, coordinator and professional developer in school districts in the region. Throughout her career, she has earned several honors including the “2019 National Distinguished Principal of the Year” award for Colorado presented by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the “Colorado Teacher of the Year” award in 2003. Sampson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado as well as a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix.

Riverview PreK-8 School: Rick Bowles has been named principal of the Riverview PreK-8 school being built in the Thompson River Ranch subdivision in Loveland. He is currently assisting with preparations for the new school, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2021. Bowles previously served as principal of Ivy Stockwell Elementary School in Berthoud. His first assignment in the district was as a teacher at the school, where he taught 4th and 5th grade for 10 years. He later served as the principal of Namaqua Elementary School in Loveland for four years before rejoining the Ivy Stockwell team, where he has served as principal for the past eight years. Bowles earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from

the University of Northern Colorado.

Learn more about Thompson School District at www.thompson schools.org.

Greeley-Evans School District 6

School start dates (for all non-charter schools): • Kindergarten: August 19th • Grades 1-12: August 17th

COVID-19 Updates

Greeley-Evans School District 6 is working closely with local, state and national health officials to monitor the coronavirus health issue, provide information as it becomes available, and make decisions as the situation evolves. Please visit www. greeleyschools.org/covid19 for the most up-to-date information.

New student admissions

Families new to District 6 and incoming kindergarteners can register students online at www.greeleyschools.org/ Admissions or visit the District 6 admissions office at the administration building, 1025 9th Ave. in Greeley this summer, Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm. For your convenience, the office will be open late (7pm) on Aug. 7.

Call 970-348-6062 with questions.

To register for school, parents should have available: • A birth certificate or its equivalent for the student • Up-to-date immunization records for the student • Proof of address (recent utility bill, lease agreement or something similar)

Jefferson High School: Rebecca Garcia is the new assistant principal.

New programs

In partnership with the District 6 Success Foundation, which secured a Daniels Fund Grant, and funding from the City of Greeley, the Advanced Manufacturing Lab and classrooms are now open at Greeley Central High School.

Learn more about District 6 at www.greeleyschools.org.

Weld RE-4 School District School start date: August 12

Today, our approach to learning in Weld RE-4 is evolving to better position our students for college admissions and academic and athletic scholarships and, beyond that, to prepare them for the demands of a modern workforce and ever-evolving society. We focus on learning activities that are meaningful and relevant to individual learners— activities driven by their needs and interests. In classrooms across the district, strong routines and expectations are beginning to empower learners to initiate their own learning with support and guidance from educators as well as local and national experts in the field.

Ultimately, we are committed to teaching our learners how to learn,

because once they learn that, they can learn anything, anywhere, anytime.

Approaching learning in this way relies heavily on Weld RE-4’s long-standing focus on relationships. Educators invest in getting to know each learner personally and, in turn, learners care more about their learning.

Weld RE-4 educators are designing lessons that are aligned with the Colorado State Standards, but these lessons unfold uniquely in each classroom, as individual learners have input into how they learn and how they demonstrate their learning. Our aim is that learning activities in classrooms across the district will focus on what is meaningful and relevant to individual learners. When learners make decisions and have input into how they learn, it triggers their investment, interest, and motivation.

We endeavor to take our learners on an adventure-filled journey down paths less-traveled, where they are inspired by what they find around every corner. This approach will awaken important qualities in Weld RE-4 learners, including confidence, curiosity, creative problem solving, and the ability to embrace ambiguity, which will empower their success beyond Weld RE-4—in college and in their careers.

Learn more about Weld RE-4 School District at www.weldre4.org.

New principals, assistant principals joining District 6 (not including charter schools):

Bella Romero Academy K-8: Former assistant principal Ashley Aragon is the new principal.

Early College Academy: Former assistant principal Kim Silva is the new principal.

Bella Romero Academy K-8: Bill Fern is the new associate principal.

Brentwood Middle School & Greeley West High School: Amanda Jones is the new assistant principal.

Franklin Middle School & Prairie Heights Middle School: Bob Williams is the new assistant principal.

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YOUTH PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020 Academics (ac), Arts (AR), After School (AS), Athletics (AT), before school (BS), clubs/organizations (CO), day camps (DC), residential camps (RC)

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 SchoolAge Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Adolesco Youth Exchange Axis International Academy Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum Berthoud Library Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Blooming Girls Bright Horizons Camp Invention CEC Fort Collins High School CEC Fort Collins Middle School Children’s Speech and Reading Center Clearview Library District Code Ninjas Colorado Early Learning Preschool Community Life Center Community Preschool CSU Early Childhood Center CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps Discovery Montessori Estes Valley Library First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Cooperative 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 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 Museum of Art Fort Collins Northside Aztlan Community Center

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Poudre River Public Library District PSD Early Childhood Program The Reading Clinic Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center Rivendell School Science Matters Northern Colorado 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 Flourish Music Academy 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 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

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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 SchoolAge Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Code Ninjas Community Life Center Discovery Montessori Flourish Music Academy Fort Collins Club Game On! Sports 4 Girls 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 Science Matters Northern Colorado 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 Becks’ Martial Arts Camp Timberline 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 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 Game On! Sports 4 Girls Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs 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 & Skate Park 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 (Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse) NORCO Volleyball Club Northern Colorado Orcas Northern Colorado Rush Baseball Northern Colorado Rush Soccer 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 Ten Pin Bowling 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 Whetstone Climbing Windsor Gymnastics Academy Windsor Parks & Recreation Windsor Wrestling Club Winona Outdoor Pool BEFORE SCHOOL (BS) ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers 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) 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 CEC Fort Collins High School CEC Fort Collins Middle School 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 County 4-H Larimer Knights Rugby Club Loveland Youth Gardeners NoCo Vipers Partners Mentoring Youth Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club Whetstone Climbing Weld County 4-H Windsor Wrestling Club

DAY CAMPS (DC) ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Adventure Bound Day Camp Air Force Sports Camps Axis International Academy Becks’ Martial Arts Camp Invention Camp Timberline 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 Code Ninjas Colorado Early Learning Preschool Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Basketball Camps CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Edge Sports Center Farm at Lee Martinez Park Flourish Music Academy Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Preschool Fort Collins Soccer Club Game On! Sports Camps 4 Girls 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 Launch Creative Center & Skate Park 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 Science Matters Northern Colorado Silicon STEM Academy Summer Camps 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 Whetstone Climbing 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 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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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.

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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.aakelementary.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 (ABDC) 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 Loveland facilities including library, museum, pools and sports park.

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Adventure Gymnastics 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-0632 www.adventuregymnastics.wixsite. com/adventuregymnastics 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, recreational and specialneeds basis.

Fee. Category: AT All Star NFL Flag Football 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 happens in spite of gravity for the whole family.

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Axis International Academy 2130 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 658-4199, www.AXIScolorado.org Age group: Grades K-5 Tuition-free public school for K-5 students, including homeschool enrichment.

Fee. Category: AC, DC 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 Becks’ Martial Arts 2020 S. College Ave​., FC 682-2648 www.becksmartialarts.com Age group: All Traditional Korean Taekwondo programs.

Fee. Category: AT, DC 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 http://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, 889-0275 211 W. 6th St., LV, 889-0473 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, 302-7151 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 411 S. McKinley Ave., 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.

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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.

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Camp Timberline 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 Conifer St., FC, 472-4156 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 CEC Fort Collins Middle School 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-4549 www.fortcollinsms. coloradoearlycolleges.org Age group: Grades 6-8 Colorado Early Colleges provides a rigorous, personalized curriculum.

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CEC Fort Collins High School 4424 Innovation Dr., FC, 377-0044 www.fortcollins. coloradoearlycolleges.org Age group: Grades 9-12 Public charter school with personalized education in prep for college and workforce.

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

Fee. Category: AR Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 350-5636 www.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 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 4190486 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 342-2296 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

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 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 Sports Camps 700 E. 4th. St., LV, 962-2445 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-18 years Summer youth athletic sports camps.

Fee. AT, DC

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

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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

Fee. Category: AT

City of Fort Collins Summer Camps: Camp FunQuest 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6309 www.fcgov.com/recreation/daycamps Age group: 5-15 years Camps with themes.

Fee. Category: DC

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 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

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

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 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

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.

Fee. Category: AR, CO

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Code Ninjas 4239 Centerplace Drive, Unit 1F, GR 673-7268, www.codeninjas.com Age group: 7-14 years Kids build video games while learning coding, math, logic and problemsolving skills.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC

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.

Fee. Category: AR

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

CSU Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC MBB: 217-0085 WBB: 203-383-9534 www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes-youthsport-camps Age group: Grades K-12 Fee. Category: AT, DC

Colorado Early Learning Preschool 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-2354 www.celpreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Preschool and summer camp that includes field trips, splash days, special events.

Fee. Category: AC, DC 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

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Community Life Center 531 S. College 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.

Fee. Category: AR

CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington St., FC 491-5529 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 Mechanical Engineering Camps CSU Campus, FC, 491-0924 https://stem.colostate.edu/events/ engineering-your-world Age group: Grades 6-12 Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 213-1830 www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes-youthsport-camps Age group: Grades 3-8 Beginner to advanced youth players.

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Fee. Category: AT, DC

CSU Youth Sport Camps FC, www.chhs.colostate.edu/hesyouth-sport-camps Age group: Grades 1-8 Promotes the benefits of physical activity for youth in the community.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

Eaton Country Club—Junior Golf 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2587 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-17 years Weekly play and lessons for ages 9-17. Beginner lessons ages 5-8.

Fee. Category: AT

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

Fee. Category: AR

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

Dance Factory 2956 W. 29th St.,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 Year-round, nonprofit, hands-on youth acting school/performing troupes.

Fee. Category: AR Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR, 350-5636 www.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 http://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

Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic 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, 586-8191 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 on music reading, theory, physical technique and ear training.

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

Fee. Category: AT

Fort Collins Children’s Theatre FC, 235-0247 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., Ste. 3, FC 232-8016, www.fcjudo.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Traditional and competitive judo.

Fee. Category: AT, CO

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 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

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 Cooperative 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

Flourish Music Academy 1640 25th Ave., Ste. A, GR, 573-5856 www.flourishmusicacademy.com Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round lessons in piano, voice, strings, guitar/bass and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) FC, www.fortcollinsareaswim team.org Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round competitive swimming for all abilities.

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

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

Fee. Category: AT Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 3501 S. Mason St #1, FC, 980-8425 www.frcballet.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Creative movement through preprofessional ballet.

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

Fee. Category: AC, RC

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Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls 312 S. Princeton, FC, 829-8899 www.GameOnSports4Girls.com Age group: 5-14 Girls build skills, values and confidence while learning to play 5-10 unique sports.

Fee. Category: AS, AT, DC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 498-5772 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/ education/edcenter Age group: Grades K-12 Displays and interactive exhibits about reducing, reusing, recycling, landfills, household hazardous waste.

Free. Category: AC Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 2+ years Fun events, programs and camps with horticulture themes.

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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.

Fee. Category: CO, RC 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

Greeley Archers GR, www.greeleyarchers.com Age group: All Promoting the sport of archery.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley-Evans Youth League— Baseball & Softball GR, 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 www.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, www.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.

Fee. Category: AT

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, 223-5191 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 1112 Oakridge Dr., Ste 104, 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/services/ community-health/healthy-kids 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

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 www.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.highlandmeadows golfcourse.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 Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Library 1012 11th St., 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 481-3454, 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 Impact Dance Company 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, 350-5636 www.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 281-7480, 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, 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

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

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Krav Maga Loveland 567 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 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

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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.

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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

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Launch Creative Center & Skate Park 1007 N. College Ave., Unit B, FC 443-2420 www.launchskate.org Age group: All Skateboarding and hands-on learning to promote creative thinking and personal expresssion.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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 The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 215-3068 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 12 months-Kindergarten Playgroups, preschool, preKindergarten and Kindergarten in a non-day care setting.

Fee. Category. AC, DC Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC 674-7077 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 Age group: Families Education, activities, recreation and resources for the whole family.

Category: AC, AS, AT Lifetree Day Camps 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.

Fee. Category: DC

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 221-6730, 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 www.rockyathletics.org/page/3357 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

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 609 Main St., WS, 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 514-3201 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.

Fee. Category: AC, AT, DC

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.

Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Swim Club LV, 744-4254 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 1511 E. 11th St. #257, 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 4019 Mason St., #2, FC 614-5691 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Age group: Youth-Adults Harp, flute, piano, voice.

Fee. Category: AR

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.facebook.com/ MotherEarthAcademy 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, 239-3717 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 Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org Age group: All A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities.

Fee. Category: AR Music Workshops & Camps at CSU CSU, FC, 491-5529 www.music.colostate.edu/ masterclasses-camps 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 317 Stover St., Unit A, 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

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NoCo Ice Center 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years-Adults Hockey and skating for youth & adult.

Serving FC, GR, LV, WS. Fee. Category: AT NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater 1296 Main St. Unit 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

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NoCo Vipers (Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse) 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, 321-626-4774 www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 8+ years For anyone who likes music, dance and swimming.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado RUSH Baseball FC, www.nocorush.com Age group: Youth Competitive baseball builds technical skills and essential teammate behaviors.

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

Fee. Category: AT

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Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR 351-2090, www.northerncolorado wrestlingcamps.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.

Fee. Category: AT 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: 5 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 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 FC, LV, WS 645-6075, www.play-well.org Age group: Grades K-8 LEGO-inspired engineering classes, camps and workshops.

Fee. Category: DC Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., #200, FC Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: All Encouraging literacy, curiosity and imagination, summer reading challenges.

Fee. 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 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, 821-9410 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 4-11 years Youth dance, yoga, weight lifting, basketball, swimming.

Fee. Category: AT

The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV, 667-3190 www.thereadingclinicinc.com Age group: 5 years-Adults 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 4870 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown 829-1837 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

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Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club 3307 S. College Ave. #200-1, FC 631-9310, www.feverhoops.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 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 Matters Northern Colorado 303-805-9287 www.sciencematters.tv Age group: K-6 After school STEM programs and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge 105 CR 663, Grand Lake 627-9220, www.shadowcliff.org Age group: 6+ years Outdoor education camps for families.

Fee. Category: RC Silicon STEM Academy Summer Camps CSU Campus, Walnut Hall, FC 303-800-0011, www. siliconstemacademy.com Age group: 8-17 years STEM camps in robotics, programming, stop-motion animation and mobile apps.

Fee. Category: DC

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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

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., FC, 493-2628 1209 Maple Dr., LV, 667-7240 www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS

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

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

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Tennis Association of Greeley GR, 356-5326 www.facebook.com/Tennis-Associationof-Greeley-167234287334967 Age group: Varies Junior tennis programs & tournaments.

Fee. Category: AT

Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 416-2828 www.fcgov.com/golf/southridge.php Age group: 5-16 years Beginner and intermediate golf classes.

Fee. Category: AT Speech & Language Stimulation Center 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 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

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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 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, 350-5636 www.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 Ten Pin Bowling 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

Thompson Valley Preschool 803 E. 16th St., LV, 667-6552 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Income-based, school-readiness preschool program.

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 (Physical Activity Week) Camp GR, 351-1890 www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercisescience/unc-active-school-lab/ outreach 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 https://camps.jumpforward.com/ edmccaffreyfootballcamps 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 http://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 http://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, 351-2998 http://uncbears.com/ sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx 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 http://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

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

United Soccer Club 1327 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit B, LV 461-9358, www.thompsonsoccer.org Age group: 8-18 Competitive and rec programs in spring and fall.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

Whetstone Climbing 220 Smokey St., FC, 795-8356 www.whetstoneclimbing.com Age group: 4-17 years Non-competitive programs tailored to growth of individual climbers.

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Up In Lights Studio 1152 S Tyler Ave., LV, 292-8682 www.facebook.com/UILStudio Age group: 5 years-Adults Musical theatre training, summer camps, singing, dancing, acting.

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Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., WS, 674-0004 www.greatschools.org/colorado/ windsor/4019-Windmill-ChildEnrichment-Center Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Childcare and fun, safe summer camp for school-age children.

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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 Swim Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC, 493-2099 www.villagegreenpool.com/synchroswim-team Age group: 6-18 years Fun, teamwork, exercise for girls.

Fee. Category: AT 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

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.

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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 with unique talents and abilities.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Young People’s Learning Centers FC, 482-1212 www.greatschools.org/colorado/ fort-collins/3430-Young-PeoplesLearning-Center 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.youthenrichmentleague.com/ franchise/yel-northern-colorado Age Group: Grades K-12 Youth enrichment classes and summer camps. Fencing, Legos (STEM), chess, sports, more.

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greeley district 6 news Reopening Schools Plan

District 6 is committed to ensuring all students are prepared for their future. As we plan for reopening schools in August, the District 6 Mission and Vision are at the core of every decision we make.

We know that school closures due to COVID-19 have had a large impact on our students, families and community.

Based on survey feedback, we know the majority of our families are ready to get back to in-person learning this fall.

While we know we cannot mitigate every risk, through thoughtful and careful planning, we believe we can safely bring students and staff back to in-person learning in August. The information and procedures outlined our Reopening Schools Plan will continue to be updated as we receive additional guidance from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and the Centers for Disease Control and 22

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Prevention (CDC).

We also know this is a temporary situation, and these protocols will only be in place while COVID-19 is still a factor in our learning environment. We ask for your understanding that this is a rapidly evolving situation, and health and safety protocols are updated frequently.

Any changes or updates in protocols or procedures will be communicated directly to parents, students and guardians.

To provide additional staff training and to ensure all buildings are able to safely receive students, the first day of school for students in grades 1-12 has been moved to August 17, 2020. School was previously slated to begin August 13, 2020. The first day for kindergarten students will be August 19, with readiness testing for kindergarten being conducted on August 17 and 18.

Knowing that in-person learning might not be the best option for every family, District 6 will be offering an

online learning option to those who are interested. No matter which option is best for your family, we promise to engage, nurture and support students through this phase of their education.

District 6 believes that teaching students in-person is important for the wellness of our students and families. As we reopen schools this fall, the health and safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. Using the following guiding principles, we will be able to minimize the risk to students, staff and the public.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Prioritize the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and community • Minimize the risk of infection • Ensure that we can identify and contact anyone who has been in close contact with individuals who have been infected • Open schools as close to “typical” as possible to provide familiarity and stability for our students and families;

understand that the school year will not be “business as usual” and maintain flexibility to respond as needed • Provide parent choice to enroll their children for either in-person or full-time online (remote) learning • Maintain appropriate physical distancing and reduced group size/capacity loads in each classroom and/or building, to the extent possible • Support and accommodate those students with unique learning needs (including English language learners, students with disabilities, and gifted students) who might face barriers in accessing their in-person, remote, or online learning environment.

PARENT CHOICE Parent voice and choice are key to the successful re-opening of schools in August, 2020. Protecting the health of vulnerable populations, including students, families and educators, is important. Each family may have a different level of comfort during this

time, which is why there are options for both in-person and online learning.

The decision to engage in online or in-person learning should be made in collaboration with the student’s parent/ guardian and their medical provider.

District 6 conducted a parent survey in June. Of the 3,722 responses received, 2,432 parents surveyed preferred a return to in-person learning.

Following that, a combination of inperson learning and remote learning was the second choice for most parents. The least preferred learning environment was for students to engage in full remote learning at home. While the survey provided valuable information, it is clear that learning environment choice is important to our families. District 6 is prepared to offer two options for students in grades K-12 for the 20202021 school year: IN-PERSON LEARNING Return to school with safety protocols in place including physical

distancing at times during the day and other safe practices for students and staff.

Students will engage in the typical school day with typical classes and remain in cohorts to the extent practicable.

ONLINE LEARNING Families may choose to have students engage in learning through a fully remote, online platform.

Classes include all core classes of English language arts, math, science, social studies, as well as a more limited offering of elective courses.

Students will be required to engage in online learning daily for an average of 6 or 7 hours, just like a typical school day, with a combination of video conferencing with teacher, video instruction by teacher, and engaging in individual learning activities and assignments.

Parent/guardian will need to engage and provide supervision and mentoring support.

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poudre school district news 2020-21 school year planning Poudre School District staff continue to prepare plans for the 2020-21 school year that allow PSD to be nimble in responding to the ever-changing health crisis and prioritize the health and safety of students and staff while providing a high-quality education. This work is being done in close partnership with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, and aligns with local, state and national public health and education guidance.

PSD is prepared to deliver instruction via four educational phases that range from a most-restrictive to least-restrictive environment. We also anticipate that PSD may transition among the phases during the school year, as the public health response to COVID-19 evolves.

• Phase 1 – Remote-only • Phase 2 – Mostly remote; in-person for small groups only • Phase 3 – Hybrid at-home and in-person learning • Phase 4 – Return to mostly normal at-school instruction with some health protocols

Learn more about the phases of education and other aspects of planning by visiting the 2020-21 School Year web pages: https://www.psdschools.org/ psd2020-21.

PSD VIRTUAL, A 100-PERCENT ONLINE OPTION FOR 2020-21 Poudre School District will launch PSD Virtual (PSDV) as a 100-percent, standalone online education option for families who cannot or are not yet ready to send their children to school if inperson education is permitted in some form this fall during the COVID-19 pandemic. PSD Virtual is a separate alternative to education offered in all phases. The district is working with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, continuing to follow local and state health and education guidance, and cautiously optimistic about opening to in-person education 24

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this fall. However, families who are not comfortable returning to any form of in-person instruction have the option to enroll in a full-time online program.

For more information, including about how to enroll and to get answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the PSD Virtual web page: https://www. psdschools.org/psd2020-21/psdvirtual.

PSD’S ACTION PLAN FOR EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Equity and education are partners in working toward our mission to “Educate Every Child, Every Day.” Our Language, Culture & Equity (LCE) Department has developed an Equity Diversity and Inclusion Framework.

This framework will guide our work in ensuring that schools engage in

meaningful dialogue with and provide actionable support to students and staff, all of whom have multifaceted layers of humanity and identities. Read more: https://www.psdschools.org/node/1578

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thompson school district news 2020-21 School year The 2020 – 2021 school year is fast approaching! Here is some great information for Thompson School District families.

For back-to-school information and updates, please visit: https://www. thompsonschools.org/back-to-school As the Recovery or back-to-school plan was developed the district worked with guidance from the Larimer County Health Department, CDE, and the Department of Education. The four content areas below help define the details needed to return to school.

• Academics – Defines all areas in academics k-12, and ESS • Physical safety – Includes nutrition services, Transportation, and all aspects associated with school safety • Business operations – Defines Human Resources and Financial services details • Social-Emotional – Defines support for students during these times

HEATH AND SAFETY As schools re-open, important safety guidelines have been established with our local County Department of Health. These guidelines will help our students and staff limit the exposure of COVID-19.

• Six feet of social distancing will be practiced to the fullest level possible.

Students in classrooms will be socially distanced to the greatest extent possible.

• There will be requirements in place regarding the use of face coverings for staff and students. The extent of these requirements are still being developed by the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

• Symptom screening will be required for staff and students. The process for this will be developed with the health department this month.

• Regular sanitization hand washing.

• The sharing of supplies is not encouraged. If supplies (such as laptop computers) are shared, disinfection will need to take place between users.

• Increased building disinfecting in all high traffic areas and restrooms.

• Use of common spaces – cafeteria, gymnasium, auditoriums – is prohibited for large and mixed-group use.

• Enhanced cleaning and decontamination of buildings and buses.

• Due to safety precautions, the use of playground equipment will not be accessible at the beginning of the school year.

• If the closure of the district, individual schools, or specific groups of students is recommended by health officials due to a virus outbreak, we will be ready to serve students in a remote environment.

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household can review and/or update the student’s household, emergency contact and health information and permissions for the 2020-2021 school year and add a new student via this link.

If you need assistance with Parent Portal, e-mail portal@thompsonschools.org.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS To view the 2020 – 2021 school supply list for your school, please go to (thompsonschools.org) and use the “Our Schools” tab to visit your school’s website.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION If you have not signed your child up for Kindergarten, please visit our website for registration information: https://www. thompsonschools.org/page/9880 REGISTER FOR SCHOOL ONLINE If you have not registered your child for school, please visit our website for registering online: https://www. thompsonschools.org/page/9500 SCHOOL CALENDAR: To view the 2020-2021 school calendar, please visit the following sites: • English: https://www.thompsonschools. org/Page/21472 • Spanish: https://www.thompsonschools. org/Page/21485

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AUGUST 2020

EVENTS CALENDAR Please check websites for the status of the following events as cancelations or postponements may have been announced after our publication date.

FESTIVALS, FAIRS & CELEBRATIONS

VIRTUAL, THROUGHOUT AUGUST Monster Day Greeley Featuring Greeley the Gremlin, this familyfriendly celebration of all things monster moves from in-person events to online programs throughout August (TBD). www. facebook.com/events/916378662090596.

MONDAYS–THURSDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 FoCo Food Truck Grab & Go Four trucks each night with easy access to your car for grab and go service. View vendor schedule online. Online ordering encouraged. City Park, N. Sheldon Drive between City Park Drive and Oak Street FC. www.FoCoFoodTruckRally.com.

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WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16 Loveland Food Truck Rally Each week sees 3–4 trucks at each of four different Loveland parks. Fairgrounds Park, Loveland Sports Complex, North Lake Park, Mehaffey Park, LV. View website for vendor schedule and park details. 5–8pm. www.visitlovelandco.org.

THROUGH AUGUST 4 Virtual Larimer County Fair 4-H competitions, livestock auctions and virtual components such as DIY crafts, entertainment live streams, trivia, at-home fair recipes and more via Facebook. Check website for event schedule. www.LarimerCountyFair.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Be Kind FoCo Kindness Fest Celebrate incredible nonprofits, kids giving back, businesses who pay it forward, first responders and folks making the world a little more kind with music, activities, food and a Spread-the-Kindness scavenger hunt in hopes of inspiring others to find more ways to pay it forward and be kind.

Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC. 11am–2pm. www.facebook.com/ events/234913010860658.

AUGUST 24 THROUGH 29 Virtual Poudre River Fest Virtually experience and celebrate the Cache la Poudre River with a variety

of programming including family-fun activities, lunch-and-learn sessions, Explore the Poudre River content and streamed-live entertainment every day. www.poudreriverfest.org.

AUGUST 29 & 30 Virtual Fort Collins Comic Con Virtual event encourages youth literacy through comic books and other pop culture mediums. Benefits the Poudre River Library District. www.fococomiccon.com.

LIBRARY & BOOK EVENTS

In addition to offering curbside pickup, local libraries are open with limited hours and services. In-person programs continue to be suspended—check websites for online storytimes and other virtual programming.

TUESDAYS Tween Writers Write stories or poems with a group of creative writers, develop new skills and ideas. Ages 9–12. Registration required.

Zoom meeting. 1–2pm. https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/4323356.

WEDNESDAYS Getting Crafty Each week’s craft project uses simple supplies found around your home. Ages 6–12. YouTube, 3–4pm www.youtube.com/clearviewlibrary.

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THURSDAYS The Works Develop your STEAM skills using everyday items found at home. Ages 6–12.

YouTube. 3–4pm. www.youtube.com/clearviewlibrary.

THROUGH AUGUST 14 Poudre River Public Libraries Virtual Summer Reading Challenge The online program, A Summer to Imagine, is filled with fairy tales and fantasy, enchanted forests and mystical lands, spellbinding science, weekly challenges, writing contests and more learning activities. Sign up online, track your reading, win prizes! All ages. www.poudrelibraries.org/src.

THROUGH AUGUST 16 High Plains Virtual Summer Reading Adventure Each task is an Adventure. Finish five Adventures and you will have completed a Quest. Finish three Quests (15 Adventures) to unlock your reward.

Finish all 25 Adventures to achieve the Epic Quest and earn the bonus Dragon’s Treasure Prize! Ages 0–adult. www.mylibrary.us/sra.

THROUGH AUGUST 24 Clearview Library District Summer Adventure Program Fairy Tales. Fables. Folklore. Travel to the land of make believe through this year’s virtual Summer Adventure Program, “Imagine Your Story.” Receive at-home challenges paired with library resources/ programs to earn prizes. https://clearviewlibrary.org/sap-2666.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Family Cooking Challenge Final challenge from Clearview Library District via Facebook. 10–11am. https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/4366121.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 Online Fairy Tales for Tots Experience traditional fairy tales while engaging in STEM activities. Materials list posted in event calendar in English/ Spanish. Hosted by High Plains Library District. YouTube session. 8–8:30am. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup/ Calendar?lib=1006.

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Teen Cooking Learn to make a new recipe each week on Instagram and their YouTube channel.

Ages 12–18. 3–3:15pm. https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/4343096.

MONDAYS, AUGUST 3 & 10 Gnome Zone Weeklong Challenge Join the Summer Reading Gnomes for a fun challenge every week to do at home.

New challenges go live on library’s blog every Monday at 10am. Ages PreK–12. https://blog.poudrelibraries.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Teen Cooking Challenge: Biscuits Unusual This week, create a biscuit with an unusual ingredient (but you must still be willing to eat it yourself!). Ages 12–18. 4–5:30pm.

Registration required for Zoom link: https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/4341454.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Teen Craft-a-Thon: Perler Bead Bowl Join friends online for an evening of crafting. Ages 12–18. 6–7pm. Registration required for Zoom link: https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/4341236.

CONNECT TO NATURE

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS The Gardens Read and Seed Preschool story and related craft. Ages 2–4 with adult. Limit of 5 students/caregivers per session. Registration required. Free/ members; $8/non-member child; $11/ non-member adult (includes gardens/ butterfly house.) Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., FC. 11:15–Noon. www.fcgov.com/gardens/read-and-seed.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Wade the River Use dip nets and collecting trays to discover what lives beneath the surface of the Cache la Poudre River. Dip netting equipment provided but no waders. All ages. Registration required. Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood, FC. 10–11amd and 11–noon. www.fcgov.com/events.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Nature Playdate Explore nature in a safe and accessible way with your little ones. Ages 3–7.

Registration required. Gateway Natural Area, 5216 West Highway 14, Bellvue.

10–noon, 970-416-2815. www.fcgov.com/naturalareas.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Junior Naturalists: Abuzz with Life Explore, learn and grow your stewardship skills to become a Junior Naturalist! Ages 8–12 with adult. Registration required.

Nix Farm Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Rd., FC. 9:30–11:30am. www.fcgov. com/events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Astronomy & Skygazing: Seeing Saturn Telescopes and information provided by Northern Colorado Astronomical Society.

All ages. Registration required. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, 10184 Co Rd 32C, LV. 8–10pm. 970-416-2815. www.fcgov.com/events.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Toddler Tracks with Book Bike Learn about nature through stories, activities, nature walks and hands-on projects. Bring your library card to check out books from the Book Bike. Ages 1–3 with adult caregiver. Registration required.

Red Fox Meadows Natural Area, 1809 Longworth Rd., FC. 10–11am. www.fcgov.com/events.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Campfire at Nix: Benefits of Bats Cozy evening by the campfire, complete with nature stories and s’mores! All ages.

Registration required. Nix Farm (Natural Areas Office), 1745 Hoffman Mill Road, FC. 7–8:30pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Campfire at the Cabin: Benefits of Bats Cozy evening by the campfire, complete with nature stories and s’mores! All ages.

Registration required. Coyote Ridge Natural Area, meet your guide at the cabin (details online), FC. 8–9:30pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Skygazing Telescopes and information provided by Northern Colorado Astronomical Society.

Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, 3340 Carpenter Rd, FC. 8:30–10:30pm. 970416-2815, www.fcgov.com/naturalareas.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Moonlight Mysteries Night Hike Discover the magic of a 1–2 mile nighttime hike under a full moon. All ages. Registration required. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, 10184 W. CR 32C, LV. 7–8:30pm. 970-416-2815 www.fcgov.com/events.

MUSEUM EVENTS

VIRTUAL (ANY TIME) Loveland History/Art Activities Explore quick local history lessons and complete a history scavenger hunt, journal about your pandemic experience, take virtual world tours, go outside to explore art and more. www.lovelandmuseumgallery. org/virtual-learning.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6 Fantastical Worlds Exhibit Loveland artist and curator Kerri Sewolt invites you to enter her world of fantasy tinged with the stark reality of the human condition. Loveland Museum Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

FIRST SATURDAYS Take Apart Day at FCMoD Deconstruct everything from alarm clocks to printers to see electronics from the inside out. Take Apart activities included with admission/membership. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am–1pm. www.fcmod.org/event.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Youth Art: Canvas Collage Paint, mixed media and a canvas board.

Bring a lunch. Ages 6–11. Registration required. $30 ($24/member). Beet Education Center at the Loveland Museum, 201 E. 5th St., LV. 10:30am–1:30pm.

962-2410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

FIRST FRIDAYS, AUGUST 7, SEPTEMBER 4, OCTOBER 2 First Fridays at the Heritage Courtyard Drop in to explore some of Fort Collins history inside the historic buildings by the Old Town Library. Heritage Courtyard at Library Park, 200 Mathews St., FC. 6–8pm. www.fcmod.org/event.

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AUGUST 7 THROUGH 9 & 14 THROUGH 16 Pets ‘N’ Popsicles Guests can experience animals and enjoy a frozen treat. Wagon rides Saturday/ Sunday, weather permitting. The grounds will be open to walk around, but historical buildings will be closed. $3/ages 3+.

Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., GR. 10am–4pm. www.greeleycalendar.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Youth Art: Still Life Drawings Learn to draw still life drawings with pencil and colored pencil. Bring a lunch.

Ages 6–11. Registration required. $30 ($24/member). Beet Education Center at the Loveland Museum, 201 E. 5th St., LV. 10:30am–1:30pm. 962-2410. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Heritage Courtyard Tours Museum curators provide guided tour of the 1858 Antoine Janis cabin, the 1864 “Auntie” Elizabeth Stone cabin, the 1882 Franz-Smith cabin, and the 1905 Upper Boxelder Schoolhouse. Ages 12+.

Registration required. Heritage Courtyard at Library Park, 200 Mathews St., FC. 2–2:30pm. www.fcmod.org/event.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Tune-Out Tuesdays in the Dome Adults enjoy a short “Sky Tonight” astronomy presentation, then sit back and relax to soothing music and stunning 360-degree visions of the cosmos in the Dome. Bring your lunch. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am–1pm. www.fcmod.org/event.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Centennial Village Museum Theme Day: Artisans Enjoy the 8-acre outdoor museum along with a few added elements related specifically to artisans. Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., GR. 10am–4pm. www.greeleycalendar.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Parent/Child Tot Art: Foil Fun Foil embossing using lots of different materials. Ages 3–5 with required adult (no younger siblings). Registration required. $15/child ($12/member). Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30–11:30am. 962-2410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Saturday History for Kids: Mountain Man Adventures Explorers, guides, hunters, mountain men.

Learn how these adventurous men survived in the vast wilderness of the Rockies. Ages 6–11. Registration required. $10 ($8/ member). Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 1–2:30am. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

ENTERTAINMENT

VIRTUAL Fort Collins Symphony: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in 360-Degree Surround Recorded February performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 5, in C minor, Op 67 in 360-degree surround. http://www.fcsymphony.org/ beethoven-5-360.

THROUGH AUGUST 23 Peter Pan High-flying Tony Award-winning musical based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Market Place Dr., Johnstown. Times vary. www.coloradocandlelight.com.

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST Greeley’s Virtual Friday Fest Live musical performances from Greeley musicians, personal interviews with musicians, mixed with features highlighting the city’s downtown businesses and creative community. 7–8pm. www.facebook.com/GreeleyCreativeDistrict.

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 1 & 22 The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Follow Flat Stanley as he travels the world seeking a solution to his unusual problem.

All ages. No meal concessions will be sold. $12.95/person. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Market Place Dr., Johnstown. Doors open 12:45pm; Show 1:30–2:30pm. www.coloradocandlelight.com.

TUESDAYS, AUGUST 4 & 11 Kids on the Plaza Play in the splash pad fountains, engage in an art activity with local artists and play games on the lawn. Watch $2 kids movies at 10:30am and 2:15pm. The Foundry Plaza, 3rd Street between Lincoln and Cleveland, LV. Noon–2pm. www.downtownloveland.org/calendar.

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THURSDAYS, AUGUST 6, 13 & 20 Windsor Summer Concert Series Bring your lawn chair and blankets and enjoy live music, food trucks and a beer garden. All ages. Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th Street, WS. 6:30–8:30pm. www.recreationliveshere.com/219/ Summer-Concert-Series.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Windsor Movies in the Park Bring your lawn chair to enjoy a movie with family and friends. July titles include Coco (PG) at Boardwalk Park and Frozen II (PG) at Main Park. Movies are free and start at 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. www.facebook.com/ events/1310584325811436.

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AT YOUR LEISURE Fort Collins Bikeway Bingo Explore and learn about Fort Collins’ family-friendly bikeways, animals, parks, natural areas, neighborhoods and public art using a series of five Bingo Challenges. www.fcgov.com/bicycling/fort-collinsbike-network.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 & 15 Family Yoga at The Gardens Classes for a child and adult to practice yoga together outside. Ages 4+. $15/adult; $12/child (includes admission to The Gardens and Butterfly House). Ages 4+.

Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., FC. 9:15–10am. 970-416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens.

Greeley Recreation Check out swimming, ice skating, sports and more: www.greeleyrec.com.

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 8, 22 & 29 Adult Yoga at The Gardens Class led by a Family Balance Yoga instructor and held outside. Ages 18+. $15 (includes admission to The Gardens and Butterfly House). Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., FC. 9:15–10am.

970-416-2486, www.fcgov.com/gardens.

Windsor Recreation Seek swimming, fitness and athletic programs: www.recreationliveshere.com.

ONGOING RECREATION Estes Valley Recreation Explore swimming, golf, sports and fitness: https://evrpd.colorado.gov/recreation.

Fort Collins Recreation Discover a multitude of swimming, sports, skating and fitness opportunities: www.fcgov.com/recreation.

Loveland Recreation Locate sports, fitness, swimming and more: www.cityofloveland.org/ departments/parks-recreation/chilsonrecreation-center.

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time out Baby # 3

Where has our energy gone?

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he significance of time, except bedtime, has been lost in my home. Without milestones and holidays to observe, the days and weeks writhe and spiral like a serpent consuming its tail. I cannot tell the beginning from the end, but bedtime, I never forget bedtime.

We settled into a nice routine during the early days of the Great Lockdown of 2020. Sarah transformed our dining room into a serviceable classroom and work station. Grayson’s artwork adorned the walls, and Sarah’s paperwork was shuffled and neatly filed next to both complete and incomplete first-grade math and literacy worksheets. My furloughed brother-in-law, Brian, found his inner “Charles in Charge” and pitched in with childcare, cooking and cleaning.

I kept us all in clean clothes, dishes and whatever morale I could muster after chasing a 3-year-old with a newfound sense of independence and predilection for loudly stating “NO!” Regardless of our day’s progress, everything shut down at 8pm. Nearly 10 hours of sleep was the reward for reverse engineering simple math concepts that are now somehow complex, rationing toilet paper and fretting when Winnie becomes silent (We found her with a pink Sharpie drawing faces on the wall. She was so proud and happy.

We couldn’t stay angry). Was it Tuesday or Thursday? I didn’t know, but I never lost sight of 8pm.

When the temperatures warmed, we distracted the children with a new trampoline and hundreds of self-sealing water balloons (probably the greatest invention of the last 10 years). While all of this was occurring, while the days were blending, we felt we still had time to plan, time to mentally prepare. As we chased those best-laid plans like mice, 36

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we welcomed our third child into the family. And 8pm became a suggestion.

Holden was born on a Tuesday morning and was home by the next afternoon.

Due to the blurring of the days and week, we never had time to ponder the challenges of bringing a baby home during a pandemic. We shifted into our twice-practiced newborn system.

Even with the older two assisting with diapers and bottles, we could not deny the seven years between the oldest and youngest had depleted our once youthful vigor.

Pre-Holden Covid had been a blitz of housework, homework and home officing. Post-Holden Covid sped up the pace and found us stealing naps and asking each other, “Is it 8 yet?”

It is a big jump from two to three children. Divide and conquer has given

way to all hands on deck. Everyone has picked up the slack. Grayson is a great babysitter when I realize it has been two days, I need a shower. Brian has prepared some very tasty meals. Sarah is quick to take over in the evenings knowing I will be there to cover the overnight shift. Even Winnie will run from the other room to deliver a diaper or place one in the trash.

Even with all of the daytime help, multiple nighttime milk runs were easier last decade. And Holden isn’t shy about asking for food.

It dawns on me during these sleepless nights that my brother and sister may have been right, “The youngest gets away with everything.”

By the time Holden is a teenager, I might be at the level of too tired to care and let it go.

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