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FIND YOUR FUN. Join us for summer day camps in Boulder, Weld and Larimer counties as well as YMCA Camp Santa Maria overnight camp. In YMCA of Northern Colorado Summer Camps, campers find fun and friendship, a sense of wonder and a spark of joy. With a variety of day camps in Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont and beyond, Y campers develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging — growing more self-assured in a safe and nurturing environment.

Boulder County Day Camps: YMCA Camp Noco: Traditional K-6th day camp Kindercamp: Traditional day camp for ages 3-6 Camp Elks: Outdoor, nature focused STEAMrollers: STEAM-focused Sports Camp: The perfect camp for sports lovers Y Riders Cycling Camps: Our camp for cyclists of all abilities NEW! Esports Mini Camp: Try our new half-day Esports Camp

YMCA Camp Santa Maria Overnight Camp YMCA Camp Santa Maria is a traditional overnight camp located on 1,000 beautiful acres near Bailey, providing children ages 6-17 with outdoor adventures, songs and s’mores, nature skills and countless moments of fun. Counselor-in-training and internship programs available, and YMCA Camp Santa Maria now offers one- and two-week teen adventure camps. Looking for more locations? We have day camps in Berthoud, Loveland, Johnstown and Fort Collins.

Find a camp at ymcanoco.org/summer-camps

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amp is a way to make memories that will last a lifetime. For many kids, camp is their ﬁrst big trip away from home. It’s a place to develop a little independence, ﬁnd new hobbies, make new friends and learn valuable lessons. From traditional camps that offer a taste of fun activities, to specialized camps that focus on chess, acting, visual arts, computer coding, soccer or horseback riding, Boulder County has a robust offering of day and overnight programs to suit almost any young person’s interests.

Adapted accessibility camps—open for children with physical and development differences— mean literally everyone gets the opportunity to get in on the camp fun. Your child can star in a piece of musical theater or learn how to use oil paints. Or maybe they’re eager to learn how to identify geological structures and explore the Western plains. Whatever their dreams, they’ll find the camp of their dreams within these pages. Camps fill up fast, so peruse Kids Camp with your youngsters ASAP and see what fits.

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DAY CAMPS ★Art Students League of Denver

Denver 303-778-6990, ext. 0 ASLD.org Visual art camps and teen studios for young artists ages 6-17. Build a foundation of art skills or just have fun exploring your creativity. Online and in-person, morning and afternoon camps, with additional supervised care available. Scholarships are available now and on a rolling basis throughout the summer.

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★ Boulder School of Fine Art

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Summer Camp Boulder 303-819-5923 bsofa.net Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 18-22 and 25-29. Students are invited to join BSOFA’s summer art camp for two weeks of inspiring skill building and fun art making. Students will draw anime, create ﬁgure and animal sculptures with clay, draw and paint mythical classical gods and beasts, learn about storyboarding a movie and go outside to draw and paint in their journals. Registration cutoff is June 1.

★ Color Me Mine Boulder 303-443-3469 boulder.colormemine.com Join locally owned and operated Color Me Mine for a funﬁlled, artistic summer! Walk-ins always welcome, or check out one of our fun kid’s night/day out events. ★ Colorado Academy

Summer Arts Academy Denver 303-914-2531 coloradoacademysummer.org This program offers exciting, hands-on experience for young studio artists to learn various art techniques.

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★ Crackpots Creativity Camp

Longmont 303-776-2211 ecrackpots.com Kids learn and have fun while expressing their creativity. Pottery painting, glass fusing, clay and more.

★ KidzToPros STEM, Sports

& Arts Summer Camps Boulder, Broomﬁeld, Thornton, Denver and suburbs 877-202-1554 kidztopros.com Explore, learn and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, Arts and Sports Summer Camps for kids ages 4 to 14! Led by top-tier instructors who are enthusiastic about child development, KidzToPros will ignite your child’s creativity and passion for learning. KidzToPros Arts Camps encourage imaginative thinking and inspire kids to look at things from a new perspective. From arts skills to graphic design, music production and ﬁlmmaking, kids will learn to express themself and inspire others!

★ Kids Clay Camp

Lafayette 303-926-0996 mudslingerspottery.com These camps are a unique offering during the summer months! During this one-week class (Monday-Friday), students

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★ STEAMrollers (YMCA

of Northern Colorado) Boulder and Loveland 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org The Y offers STEAMrollers morning and afternoon programs that help children build their conﬁdence— while having fun, getting creative and discovering their talents. The morning program encompasses all areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. The afternoon program provides a variety of activities that focus on the visual and performing arts. Financial assistance available.

★ Pottery Camps—with Studio

Arts Boulder and Boulder Parks & Recreation Boulder 720-379-6033 studioartsboulder.org/camps Studio Arts Boulder is offering week-long pottery camps for kids of all ages! Campers of all skill levels will have plenty of time to create and learn new techniques. Wheel-throwing or hand-building camps run each morning and afternoon Monday-Friday with the option to add supervised lunch. Each instructor is background checked, CPR certiﬁed, and health screened before each day.

★ The Arts HUB

Lafayette 303-229-1127 artshub.org The Arts HUB offers several summer camps for kids ages 4-17: art, dance, theater, circus arts, music and more.

★ The French Immersion

Summer Camp Boulder 303-819-4084 blossominternationalpreschool.com Blossom French Bilingual Preschool offers a variety

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Boulder 303-503-1902 tinkerartstudio.com Tinker Art Studio and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) have teamed up to bring a summer full of art camps to BMoCA’s beautiful space! Our lineup of camps include: Art at the Museum, culpt & Build, Art in Motion, Painters Camp, Realistic Drawing, Sewing Camp, Teen Paint, Teen Draw and Rainbow Sparkle Camp. Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration and time outdoors.

Longmont 720-400-1319 openwindowstudio.org Open Hands Art Camp, now located on a small family farm near Longmont, offers half-day and full-day camps throughout the summer for ages 6-17. Led by local artist Page Zekonis and ceramic artist Catharine Hull, Open Hands camp is designed to spark imagination, experimentation and creative fun in paint, clay and mixed media. Each week is limited to 12 campers divided into two groups of six. For more information contact Page at 720-400-1319.

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★ Open Hands Art Camp

of Waldorf inspired summer camp options blended with French language and culture. Ages 4-8 years. MondayFriday, June 6-July 29. No camp on July 4. For siblings, there’s a 5% discount.

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will explore potters’ wheel and hand-building techniques with hands-on assistance to make wonderful vessels and sculptures. We encourage creativity while learning the basics and developing personal styles. $150 tuition includes all materials and ﬁring.

★ Tinker Art Studio

Boulder 303-503-1902 tinkerartstudio.com Join Tinker this summer in our beautiful South Boulder studio! Choose from a huge selection of art camps for ages 3.5-16. We are excited to launch a series of brand new camps including Puppy Camp, Rainbow Sparkle Camp, Treasure Island, Pizza Party Camp and Glow in the Dark Art Camp! We’ll also have our favorite staples like wheel throwing and hand building clay camps, make and play, fairy keepers camp, realistic drawing, origami, teen camps and so much more. Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration, movement and time outdoors—led by experienced teachers. Young Artists at Work @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Boulder 303-443-2122, ext. 105 bmoca.org School days-off day camps offer a dynamic and inspiring day of artistic expression, where campers explore artists and art materials, and have fun together in an art museum setting! Open to students K-6th grade. Dates for spring 2022: April 25, 9 a.m–4 p.m. at BMoCA. Exciting summer camps will be offered for eight weeks between June 13-Aug. 11 in partnership with Tinker Art Studio. Each week has a different theme. KIDSCAMP

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Longmont, various locations 800-968-4332 invent.org A conﬁdence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships. Led by certiﬁed local educators, our camps offer new and exciting hands-on activities every year.

★ Camp Oonie Koonie Cha

Boulder 303-413-1711 campokc.com Pull on your boots and polish your spurs for an action packed Wild West music camp. Ride the range and barrel race on your own handmade painted ponies, listen to coyote tales, make handmade instruments including a guitar and agogo, and sing the old cowpoke songs around “the campﬁre.” Every child will make instruments, learn songs and stories, get a T-shirt and digital copy of the songs and stories, collecting magical, musical memories of an unforgettable week. Camp integrates science, art, drama, a xylophone orchestra thru music. Teachers are experienced educators in early childhood with a low student teacher ratio of 8:1. For kids ages 4-9. Location: St. Ambrose Episcopal Church (Camp has no religious afﬁliation), 7520 S. Boulder Road, Boulder. Camp Dates: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Week 1: June 6-10; Week 2: June 13-17. Optional Lunch Bunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. $20/day

★ Chess Wizards Camp at Friends

School South Campus Boulder 866-949-4386 chesswizards.com Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle—your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like bughouse), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards!

★ Colorado Center for the

Blind Summer Youth Programs Littleton 303-778-1130, ext. 222 cocenter.org

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★ CU Science

Discovery Boulder 303-492-7188 colorado.edu/sciencediscovery CU Science Discovery offers a wide variety of K-8 summer camps and high school classes at the CU Boulder campus and additional outdoor locations throughout Boulder County. Full- and half-day programs offer unique summer experiences that cover a wide range of STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math) and cater to a number of interests and experience levels. Full-day programs provide free lunchtime supervision, making summer scheduling a breeze for busy families. All summer programs combine engaging, experiential learning activities with inquiry-based instruction, both of which inspire exploration, curiosity and excitement in kids of all types. This approach creates a combination of engagement and organic fun that keeps families returning to Science Discovery summer after summer! Instructors include CU faculty and graduate scientists and ﬁeld experts that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their topic. Summer 2022 programs run from May 31-August 5.

★ Denver Museum of Nature

& Science Summer Camp Denver 303-370-6000 dmns.org Each week, campers will take amazing journeys throughout the museum as they experiment, create, build, ask questions and learn—but most of all have fun!

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Chess Camps Denver 303-770-6696 coloradomasterchess.com 28th Annual Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camps held on June 6-10 and July 5-7. Full- and half-day options, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 8:1 staff-to-student ratio. (Camp will be held virtually like last year, if not able to hold in person.) Participants will be taught scorekeeping,

etiquette, tournament preparation, logical-thinking and strategic planning for all phases of the game. Founded in 1993, the Rocky Mountain Chess camp is the oldest chess camp in the country. Thousands of students, including state and national scholastic champions, have attended the camp from around the country for decades. Learn from National Chess Master and international best-selling author Todd Bardwick.

★ Denver Zoo Summer

Safari: Zooper Heroes Denver 729-337-1400 denverzoo.org/summer-safari When school is out, Safari Camp is in! Provide the perfect adventure for your young animal fanatic! Camps feature animal experiences, zoo expeditions, and handson, camper-driven exploration. Escape the ordinary—go WILD with Safari Camp at Denver Zoo. Camps are for kindergarten through 8th grade and run weekly. Grades Pre-K through 8th.

★ Food Lab Boulder

Boulder 303-953-8364 foodlabboulder.com/summer-camps Ages 6-12. Cooking camps all summer long, starting the week of May 30, ending the week of August 8. 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. Camp themes: Latin, baking, Asia, Italy. $335/week. See site for current safety precautions. KIDSCAMP

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Boulder, Lafayette, Broomﬁeld and Louisville gardentotable.org Garden To Table has been partnering with schools in BVSD for 15 years, providing gardens and curriculum to ensure all students have the opportunity for gardenbased learning. At Garden Camp, you will spend the morning exploring a school garden. Activities will include gardening, harvesting, preparing and eating gardenfresh snacks. You will also put on your scientist hat to investigate soil, bugs, plants and more. Nature crafts, STEM challenges, scavenger hunts and games will round out the week. This will be a fun camp with a variety of enriching activities for kids. Visit www.gardentotable. org to learn more about their organization. Activities include: gardening, nature exploration, science, crafts, and garden-fresh snacks. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekly sessions starting June 6 through Aug. 5, excluding July 4-8. $195 per week, plus $25 materials fee. Ages 6-9. Group size 10-15.

★ Growing Gardens—

Children’s Peace Garden Boulder 303-443-9952 growinggardens.org Spend an active week gardening, cooking, and creating on our one-of-a-kind urban farm! Learn about sustainable agriculture, pollinators, and ecosystems through hands-on learning and exploration. We’ll engage all of our senses through farm-to-fork cooking, art and science projects, and games. Instructors are experienced educators trained in CPR and ﬁrst aid. Early bird discounts are available before March 15, 2022. Ages 5-11. Full-day camps, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Please go online to register—we hope to see you on the farm this summer!

★ iD Tech Camps

University of Denver, Colorado State University 888-709-TECH internalDrive.com Gain a competitive edge! Create iPhone apps, video games, movies, and more at week-long, day and overnight programs held at the University of Denver, CSU-Fort Collins, Stanford, Princeton and other universities. Small classes for ages 7-18 in a fun and challenging setting. Also two-week, teen-only programs held at the University of Denver, Stanford, Yale, Harvard and others: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy (ﬁlmmaking & photography).

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School Summer Camp Keystone 970-468-2098 KeystoneScienceSchool.org Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado this summer with our adventurous and traditional Day Camps. Campers, aged 5-12, will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Since 1976, our beautiful, 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the Continental Divide has served as the perfect basecamp for a summer full of adventure and fun in the outdoors. New theme options each week.

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★ Garden to Table’s Garden Camp

★ Keystone Science

Boulder 303-499-1999, ext. 258 friendssummercamp.org For preschool, elementary and middleschool students, ages 3-14. Week-long morning and afternoon sessions with programs including Preschool Backyard Camp, science, music, art, cooking, sports, dance, theater and more. Licensed and accredited.

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★ Kids & Critters

Summer Camp Longmont 303-772-1232, ext. 289 longmonthumane.org WANTED: Children ages 7-12 who love animals! Longmont Humane Society is holding animal care summer mini-camps, with five half-day sessions of three days each to choose from, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. June 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 or July 11-13. Campers enjoy a PAWS-itive summer break while expanding their knowledge of animal care, welfare and safety through interactive animal-themed games, activities and guest presentations. Email mckenna@longmonthumane.org for more information. Summer camp registration opens in March 2022 and is first come, first served.

★ Kids Camps at Butterﬂy Pavilion

Westminster 720-974-1861 butterflies.org Butterfly Pavilion camps are designed to provide memorable experiences that connect kids to nature and encourage an appreciation for science. All Butterfly Pavilion camps feature: • Hands-on activities that are engaging, informative, appeal to a variety of interests and abilities. • Opportunities to explore Butterfly Pavilion and experience the plants and animals that call it home. • Fun and exciting topics representing a range of STEAM disciplines. • Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced counselors who will inspire, and care for, your camper.

★ KidzToPros STEM, Sports

valuable skills in a fun, creative and safe environment. Led by top-tier instructors who are enthusiastic about child development, KidzToPros will ignite your child’s creativity and passion for learning. KidzToPros STEM Camps prepare kids for the tech-driven future. Innovative, project-based camps teach kids how to program robots, design video games, create websites and develop 3D models.

★ Longmont Museum Summer Camp

Longmont 303-651-8374 longmontmuseum.org Many of your favorite camps are returning this summer to the Longmont Museum! Indoor and outdoor options, including: Longmont history; arts & crafts; museum & theatre; STEM; Hogwarts & fantasy; outdoor exploration; and more. June 6-July 29, for ages 3-16. Need-based scholarships are available.

★ Ocean First Discovery Center

Boulder 303-444-7234 oceanﬁrstcommunity.blue The Ocean First Discovery Center is the ﬁrst interactive marine science education center in Northern Colorado, where we offer hands-on education to 6th-12th graders facilitated by marine biologists across a widevariety of backgrounds! Our summer camp fosters curiosity and creativity, providing our students opportunities to explore, discover, and value our marine habitats in a cohesive blend of science and conservation stewardship. We will dive into the interconnectedness of our ocean, the coastal environment, and rivers and watersheds emphasizing the importance of both lenses in solving the

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GARDEN CAMP

Activities include: • Gardening • Nature Exploration • Science • Crafts • Garden-fresh snacks

Ages 6-9

Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12:30 pm Weekly Sessions starting June 6 through August 5, excluding July 4-8 $195 per week + $25 materials fee Group size 10 - 15

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climatic and biodiversity issues we face today. More speciﬁc topics will include: coral reef ecology, sea level rise, climate change, ecosystem dynamics, sharks, and so much more! Each session will cover different topics, allowing students to return to continue expanding their knowledge, while working alongside scientists and conservationists.

★ Play-Well TEKnologies

Boulder 970-645-6075 Play-well.org Play-Well TEKnologies provides project-based programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering to kindergarten through 8th graders utilizing LEGO® products. Utilizing over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® for each camp, we strive to build students’ problemsolving skills, foster a greater appreciation of how things work, and encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, self-reliance and self-conﬁdence in children.

★ Space Voyage Space

Camp Littleton 303-985-3143 spacevoyage.com Space Voyage Space Camp immerses students in “thinking like an astronaut.” 2022 is our 31st year of space camp, inspiring kids and encouraging problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. Space Voyage offers learning and confidence building within a space motif. Space Voyage brings to life the importance of math and science, builds confidence through genuine achievement, creates a sense of belonging, and offers a fun and fantastic place for kids to learn and grow. Our space camp is the highlight of the summer for many students. Launch our ninefoot rockets, fly simulators and learn about space. Pathfinders ages 6-7, Cadets ages 9-14, Interns ages 14+. Summer 2022 offers six full weeks of day camp, Monday-Friday, June 13-July 29. Come for one or more weeks. Discounts available.

★ STEAMrollers (YMCA of

Northern Colorado) Boulder and Loveland 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org The Y offers STEAMrollers morning and afternoon programs that help children build their conﬁdence—while having fun, getting creative and discovering their talents. The morning program encompasses all areas of science, technology,

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engineering, the arts and mathematics. The afternoon program provides a variety of activities that focus on the visual and performing arts. Financial assistance available.

★ Summer Fantasy Writing

and Gaming Camp Online 720-300-2216 creative-writing-solutions.com Druidawn, Inc. specializes in helping reluctant writers to overcome writing resistance using fantasy role play gaming as a powerful motivator. These online week-long summer workshops delve deeply into the world of imagination and creativity, giving students the unique opportunity to add their own ideas to the exciting World of Druidawn as well as writing their own stories and playing the Druidawn game! We also offer advanced writing techniques and publishing opportunities for gifted young writers. These workshops are open to ages 7.5-14 and are available June 20-July 29. Email us at: druidawncreations@hotmail.com for more information.

★ Sunﬂower Preschool

Summer Camp Boulder 303-494-2012 sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com The Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp has been a well-run, outdoor oriented, fun summer experience for young children since 1985. Each day we emphasize the simple joys of summer with lots of time for: water play, gardening, walks, outdoor projects and child-directed exploration of our multi-dimensional play areas and gardens. Since 2012 we have developed our outdoor classroom into the 1st Certified Nature Explore classroom in Boulder. At the same time we offer a Montessori based classroom with a scientific theme curriculum. During the summer months we study bugs and insects, tropical rainforests, oceans, ocean animals, and the natural environment. In addition to the child directed classroom setting we have a science room designed as a hands on children’s museum for further discovery.

★ Women’s Wilderness

Boulder 303-938-9191 womenswilderness.org Our mission is to support girls, women and LGBTQ+ people in accessing their power and improving their health through

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Expeditions Albuquerque, New Mexico 550-248-0563 cottonwoodgulch.org Cottonwood Gulch sponsors educational wilderness expeditions and outdoor programs in the American Southwest that promote personal growth, scientiﬁc, historic and cultural discovery as well as a knowledgeable environmental ethic among all those who participate.

★ Global Works Travel

Boulder County-based with trips to domestic and international destinations 303-545-2202 globalworkstravel.com For over 30 years, Global Works has been providing exceptional Community Service, Summer Enrichment, Adventure Travel programs for students and groups. Choose from programs that focus on community development, language immersion, ecology and wildlife, civil rights, and public health/ medicine. Choose from destinations like Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Fiji, France, Spain, Peru, Nepal, the American South and the Paciﬁc Northwest. In all of our locations, we partner with communities and organizations to select and implement grassroots service projects that make an impact. Global Works offers summer service adventures for high school and middle school students and custom group travel for schools and organizations. If you are looking for fun and adventure, and want to be a spark for positive change in the world, let Global Works be your guide!

★ iD Tech Camps

DU, Colorado State University 888-709-TECH internalDrive.com Small classes for ages 7-18 in a fun and challenging setting. Also two-week, teen-only programs held at the University of Denver, Stanford, Yale, Harvard and others: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (ﬁlmmaking & photography). BOULDER WEEKLY

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The Best Choice in Rocky Mountain Camping for 76 years!! ★ Keystone Science School

Summer Camp Keystone 970-468-2098 KeystoneScienceSchool.org/camp Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional Overnight Camps or the excitement and adventure of our traveling Expeditions. Campers will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Since 1976, our beautiful 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the Continental Divide has served as the perfect basecamp for a summer full of adventure and new friends. Morrison pick-up and drop-off available. New theme options each week. Find a full summer calendar online.

Ride a horse through Pike National Forest on the way to our own outpost, The Meadow! Fish for trout or canoe in our lake, zip through the forest on our newly redone ropes course, or meet kids from all over the US and many foreign countries! Our many returning staff members and campers ensure our spirit and family atmosphere! Coach Bill and Dorothy Allen created a children’s world where kids can grow in all ways in the great outdoors with the help of excellent counselors. We are the camp you have been looking for. Ages 7-16 • Staff to Camper Ratio: 1-6 Call or write to: Tim Graf PO Box 146, Florissant, CO 80816 • 719-748-3279 • Fax: 719-748-3472 camp@bluemountainranch.com • www.bluemountainranch.com

★ Sanborn Western Camps

★ Women’s Wilderness

Boulder 303-938-9191 womenswilderness.org Our mission is to support girls, women and LGBTQ+ people in accessing their power and improving their health through connections to the outdoors and community.

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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH K-8 Summer Camps and High School Classes May 30 - August 5 REGISTER ONLINE: colorado.edu/sciencediscovery

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★ Bixby Summer Camp

Boulder 303-494-7508 bixbyschool.org Our Bixby Summer Camp is a play-based camp that centers around creativity and lots of outdoor play. Bixby Summer is open for campers entering grades K-ninth as well as our current preschool students. Set on our beautiful three-acre campus, Bixby Summer provides campers with a caring, safe environment to play and explore interests with the support of trained, mature counselors.

★ Boulder Valley Waldorf School

Summer Camps Niwot 303-652-0130 bvwaldorf.org/summercamps Early Childhood: A Waldorf-inspired camp for ages 3-6. Children enjoy creative play that nurtures the imagination on our 38-acre campus with old friends and new! Emphasizing movement and sensory-integration. Learning math, language and science through practical, play-based activities indoors and outside. Visit with farmers to gather food for snacks. June through August.Storycamp: Children bring stories to life through visual art, physical theater and interactive sculpture. We learn to walk on stilts, develop circus skills, outdoor skills, use tools and repurpose materials to build public art installations. This is collaborative fun that brings awesome to the community. We have a 38-acre campus with a cottonwood forest and open space. We adventure out on many ﬁeld

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Summer Camps Arvada 720-898-7200 arvadacenter.org There’s something for everyone this summer at the Arvada Center! We offer a wide variety of visual art camps in everything from drawing and painting to Pokemon and Fibers. Our camps are designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests and most importantly, have fun! Look for a complete list of camp sessions in our 2022 catalog at arvadacenter.org/education.

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trips. Our instructors are professional artists and experienced educators who have worked with children throughout the world. For ages 7-12 years. June through August.

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Kamp East Boulder Boulder 303-413-7270 BPRcamps.org Ages 5-11. Weekly activities include: Active and non-active games, arts and crafts, science, swimming, canoeing, ﬁshing, nature walks, creek play, and many more! Session 1: June 6-17 Session 2: June 20- July 1 Session 3: July 5-15 Session 4: July 18-29 Session 5: Aug. 1-12 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care is available from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for $15/day.

★ Camp Comfort

Near Georgetown on I-70 303-674-6400 campcomfort.org Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice offers a weekend camp for grieving children twice every summer. This unique bereavement camp is a way for children ages 6-12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. During this extraordinary weekend, children learn ways to cope with their grief through workshops led by licensed social workers and trained bereavement professionals. A volunteer “buddy” system ensures that children receive plenty of personal, one-on-one attention. And, while children are encouraged to share memories and express their grief, Camp Comfort offers fun, too. The camp includes plenty of opportunities for recreation including swimming, ziplining, horseback riding, arts and crafts, ﬁshing and hiking. There is no cost to attend Camp Comfort, includ-

ing all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks and overnight accommodations.

★ Cherryvale Day Camp

Boulder 303-998-1900 boulderjcc.org/camps Cherryvale Day Camp is the Boulder JCC’s day camp for children ages 4-12, located on-site at the Boulder JCC. Sessions begin on June 6 and run through August 12. All programs run MondayFriday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We offer a classic day camp program along with two-week specialty programs including Milk and Honey Farm, musical, and more. Cherryvale Day Camp at the Boulder JCC includes time on our farm, sports, arts and crafts, sprinkler time, exploring nature and more. Join us during one of our virtual Meet and Greets which are scheduled for the ﬁrst Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. to learn more. Cherryvale Day Camp is based in Jewish values and is open to children of all backgrounds and religions.

★ City of Lafayette School Age

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★ Colorado Academy Summer Day Camp Denver 303-914-2531 coloradoacademysummer.org Offering summer programs since 1951, Colorado Academy offers summer day camps that provide fun-ﬁlled activities for children ages 4-13, including instruction and participation in tennis, arts and crafts, organized games, archery, swimming, performance arts and special activities. Students may combine these activities with educational and other athletic pursuits for a more personalized camp experience. For more information, download or request a complete catalog from the website.

★ Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp

Eldorado Springs 303-249-1671 eldoradoyoga.org Kids and pre-teens will have a blast at our fun-ﬁlled, 5-day camp sessions open to all kids ages 5 to 12. In our beautiful, natural setting at the Eldorado Mountain Yoga Ashram (just 10 minutes from Boulder) kids will enjoy a free-spirited yoga, arts, and nature camp that integrates the wonderful body/mind/heart beneﬁts of yoga with traditional summer camp activities including music, hiking, arts and crafts, and games. Yoga and centering techniques infuse all camp activities. As a result, kids come home feeling nourished and balanced. Our staff of dedicated long-term yoga practitioners offers a high teacher to camper ratio. BOULDER WEEKLY

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a new activity, splash around in the pool, make friends, engage in active play, and let your mind run wild with STEM activities. This camp has something for everyone! June 6-August 5, ages 6-12, registration begins February 7, for residents and February 14 for non-residents. New for summer 2022 is Youth Adventure Camp! Each day is an exciting excursion that will be sure to have your teen excited for camp! Your kiddo will explore new challenges and develop skills to allow them to safely step outside their comfort zone. The focus of this camp is to encourage teens to add adventure to their summer. Daily trips will include rock-climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, go karting, and more! June 13-17 , July 11-15, August 1-5, ages 13-15, registration begins April 4 for residents and April 11 for non-residents.

Camp (YMCA of Northern Colorado) Lafayette and Loveland 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org Are you ready to dominate with Donkey Kong, master Mario and become the legend of Zelda? Welcome to esports at the Y. These three-daya-week mini camps are designed to give players the opportunity to connect with other gamers, develop skills and participate in tournament play. Mondays and Wednesdays will include curriculum-guided challenges and strategy-based skills sessions, and Fridays will be all about game play. Looking for a full-time summer camp? Join us at YMCA Camp Noco traditional day camp or YMCA Sports Camp throughout the week and before and after Esports Mini Camp to enjoy all the fun, sun, activity and community. CCAP accepted. Financial assistance available.

★ Friends School Summer

Programs Boulder 303-499-1999, ext. 258 FriendsSummerCamp.org For preschool, elementary, middle school students, ages 3-14, week-long morning and afternoon sessions. Programs include Preschool Backyard Camp, science, music, art, cooking, sports, dance, theater, and more. Licensed and accredited.

★ Keitanat Har HaShem—

Congregation Har HaShem Boulder 303-499-7077 campharhashem.org Grades 1-5. Day camp. Monday-Friday. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One-week sessions. Each week is filled with games, crafts, music, nature, building community, making friends, field trips and more in a Jewish environment! Make new friends and be supported by an amazing staff including many terrific teen role models.

★ KidzToPros STEM, Sports

& Arts Summer Camps Boulder, Broomﬁeld, Thornton, Denver and suburbs 877-202-1554 kidztopros.com Explore, learn and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, Arts and Sports Summer Camps for kids ages 4 to 14! KidzToPros camps provide the perfect opportunity to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative and safe environment. Led by top-tier instructors who are enthusiastic about child development, KidzToPros will ignite your child’s creativity and passion for learning.

★ Kindercamp (YMCA of

Northern Colorado) Lafayette 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org Kindercamp is based on our traditional day camp experience—full of enriching activities but designed for younger kiddos. Each weekly session allows for exploration and individual learning opportunities. Little campers will unplug, enjoy hands-on learning, build and learn new skills and make new friends. Our weekly activities include STEAM, sports and games, swimming, art, cooking and lots of nature walks. CCAP accepted. Financial assistance available.

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★ Rocky Mountain

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Day Camp Boulder and Superior locations 303-495-5204 rockymtndaycamp.com The program at Rocky Mountain Day Camp is built for fun! Campers build conﬁdence and self-esteem through a wide variety of activities. Every activity we offer is conducted by our expert staff in an age and ability appropriate manner. We understand that all children have a wide array of interests. Our program is designed so that every camper has a rewarding experience every day.

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Summer Camps Longmont 303-774-8001 sunﬂowerfarminfo.com Weekly summer camps beginning May 31-August 5. Registration for summer begins on January 31. School age weekly camps, ages 5-10, choose one week or multiple, Monday-Friday. Full days 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $490/per week. (Discounted four-day weeks, of May 31 and July 5: $395 for full-day session.) New this year: School age 10-week Summer Program, Ages 5-8, which begins on May 31 and runs through August 5. Students can come one full Friday, two, three, four or ﬁve half- or full-days per week for 10 weeks. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Note: July 4 we are closed. Tuition is under our camp page on our website. Preschool SproutHouse Program, ages 3-5, is a 10-week summer program from May 31-August 5, halfday program 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or full-day program 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Choose Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, three days, four days or one full Friday. For registration for the preschool summer program, prices and more detailed information, please visit our webpage.

★ Sunset Academy Open Hands Art Camp offers morning and afternoon sessions in clay,

painting and mixed media for ages 6-17. Our camps are designed to spark imagination, experimentation and creative fun. Each session is limited to 12 campers – six in each session. Our goal is to help every camper find and express their unique creative voice.

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Summer Day Camp Longmont 303-651-6600 sunsetacademy.com Sunset Academy offers a low ratio summer camp that includes lots of onsite activities mixed with daily excursions to include swimming, skating, bowling, roller skating, museums, nature hikes and more. There are weekly trips to places

such as the Denver Zoo, National Parks, Museum of Nature & Science and more. We have a fun and educational environment, a large ﬁeld with a gazebo, and even a garden. Program ﬁlls up fast so call for registration information or stop by for a visit!

★ The Colorado Mountain

Ranch Children’s Summer Day Camp Gold Hill, Boulder 303-442-4557 coloradomountainranch.com Explorers—Grades 2-7 Mountaineers—Grades 7-11 Western Riders—Grades 6-12 Teen Leaders—Grades 9-12 Everything is outdoors in the mountains and all programs include Horseback Riding! Voted No. 1 Outdoor Day Camp for decades! Well worth the drive to the base of the mountains to meet our bus for the ride up. Camp Activities for all programs include: friendly camp-raised Horses, lots of riding, baby goats, arts and crafts, 10-step archery, mountainboarding, gymnastics and trampoline, woodcraft and outdoor skills, drama, games and fun galore! Competent, attentive, upbeat staff-inresidence. Children connect with people, peers, place, programs and nature to create their own kids’ community in the mountains. Long day and Transportation from 16th and Iris in Boulder included.

★ Women’s Wilderness

★ YMCA Camp Noco (YMCA of Northern Colorado) Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, Johnstown and Loveland 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org Join the Y this summer for a fun, enriching traditional day camp experience. YMCA Camp Noco allows campers to unplug, enjoy hands-on learning, try new activities, learn new skills and make new friends. Activities include camp songs and cheers, hiking and nature activities, archery, gaga ball, sports and games,

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OVERNIGHT CAMPS ★ Camp Kesem CU

Boulder 608-618-6462 campkesem.org Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, supporting children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Camp Kesem at the University of Colorado Boulder serves children from all around Colorado and the Front Range. This will be our ninth year as a chapter, and this Summer 2022 we plan to host our camp in person! We love to have fun, play games, be creative and just be ourselves during camp. Come see what the magic of Kesem is all about!

★ Global Works Travel

select and implement grassroots service projects that make an impact. Global Works offers summer service adventures for high school and middle school students and custom group travel for schools and organizations. If you are looking for fun and adventure, and want to be a spark for positive change in the world, let Global Works be your guide!

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★ Women’s Wilderness

★ YMCA Camp Shady Brook Deckers 303-647-2313 campshadybrook.org Tucked into the breathtaking background of Pike National Forest, Camp Shady Brook has been making memories in the mountains for over 70 years. We offer week and two-week long sessions for ages 6-17. Traditional summer camp activities include archery, swimming, boating and challenge course, to name a few. Specialized sessions include equestrian programs ages 8-17, mini aspen for ages 6 to 8, and adventure camp for ages 8-16. Make friends, build self-esteem, gain independence, learn responsible decision-making and have an adventure! Campers enjoy camp in a safe environment designed to foster growth through fun, safe and challenging programs. Easy online registration at www.campshadybrook. org

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OUTDOOR DAY CAMPS ★ ABLE To Sail Youth

Empowerment Camp Longmont 720-233-8969 abletosail.org Learn the basics of sailing: parts of the boat, rigging, capsize recovery, boat handling, tacking, jibing, and points of sail. Sailing then serves as the foundation on which we teach self-esteem. Each day is bookended by talking about how applying the lessons learned about sailing can be applied to navigating the stormy seas of youth. We also have LGBTQ+ speciﬁc camps! A four-day camp at Union Reservoir in Longmont. Various weeks June-August. Cost: $375. Ages 12-18.

★Advanced Double-Handed Sailing Camp Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least two weeks of intermediate camp or has previous experience sailing a c420 sailboat. Ages 12-17. Participants will sail with a partner on a larger double-handed c420 sailboat. This camp focuses on strengthening advanced sailing skills and boat handling, right of way, and sailing in all conditions under control. Campers are able to hone skills needed in a more challenging and responsive boat while increasing independence in all aspects of sailing.

★ Advanced Solo Sailing Camp

Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least two weeks of intermediate camp or has previous experience sailing a laser sailboat. The minimum weight requirement for sailing a laser safely (due to the sheer size of the boat) is 110lbs. Advanced sailors smaller than this can sail in the Advanced Double-Handed (c420) camp offered every other week. Sailors will sail solo while strengthening sailing skills and focusing on boat handling, right of way, and sailing in all conditions under control. Campers are able to hone skills needed in a more challenging and responsive boat while increasing independence in all aspects of sailing. Ages 12-17.

★ Adventure Quest with

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incredibly fun, award-winning outdoor experience like none other! In small groups of like ages, children ages 6-17 read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, and battle using safe, foam swords. Adventure Quest summer camps are designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other skills for social emotional development. Highly-trained staff, and over 25 years experience make Renaissance Adventures a family favorite kids camp since 1995. We offer $50 off your ﬁrst summer camp for new campers as well as sibling and multi-camp discounts.

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★ Avid4 Adventure

Boulder, Superior, Lafayette, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Denver, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch 720-249-2412 Avid4.com Avid4 Adventure Day Camps teach pre-K-7th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. With help from our time-tested curriculum and experienced instructors, we give campers solid skills and character-shaping conﬁdence, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure.

★ Boulder County United

plore the wondrous plants while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the famous pizza garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun. At Mountain Flower Goat Dairy, we will spend time getting to know the goats and guardian llama. Campers will have the opportunity to walk the goats on leashes, milk the mama goat and explore small scale farming practices, all while learning livestock management and the nutrient cycle. June 6-Aug. 12. (No camp the week of July 4.) 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Summer Soccer Camps Boulder and Lafayette 303-443-8877 bouldercountyunited.com/our-camps Boulder County United Soccer Camps provide an environment for soccer development for players of all abilities. Our camps maintain a focus on values of community, character, passion and achievement. Players will receive small-group training involving soccer fundamentals, techniques and tactics. For ages 3-14.

★ Dawson Summer Camps

★ BPR Goats and Gardens Camp

★ Dungeon Delvers with

Boulder 303-413-7270 BPRcamps.org Ages 5-11. Spend an active week exploring the wonders of Growing Gardens Children’s Peace Garden, get to know the goats at Mountain Flower Goat Dairy and ﬁnish off the day with fun and exciting games on the green with BPR. In the Children’s Peace Garden, we will investigate the secret world of insects, create art from nature and ex-

Lafayette 303-665-6679 dawsonschool.org/summer Ages 5-15. Week-long day camps. Monday-Friday. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7-Aug. 6. Sports, arts, tech and more. Over 70+ camps to choose from. Full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall. Take a break and cool off in the pool daily. Experienced adult director for every camp. 5:1 camper/staff ratio. Cost range: $330-$450 per week. Renaissance Adventures Boulder and Denver 303-786-9216 RenaissanceAdventures.com In Dungeon Delvers, Renaissance Adventures’s expert game masters and story crafters lead participants in a tabletop RPG program that utilizes the Dungeons & Dragons® game system. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome! Ages 10-17. KIDSCAMP

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★ Junior Sailing Instructor in

Training (JSIT) Camp Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org Is your child looking to volunteer with CSC this summer? Our Junior Sailing Instructor in Training (JSIT) Camp provides the necessary skills and training for Advanced sailors to become conﬁdent and qualiﬁed JSITs. Participants are taught what is needed to assist instructors with a wide variety of boats, and age groups. Leadership, camp curriculum, teaching strategies, and positive role model skills, are stressed in this course along with emerging skills in recognizing safety conBOULDER WEEKLY

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Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org Start sailing solo! This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least two weeks of Learn to Sail Camp or has previous experience sailing solo. Sailors will strengthen basic skills and become proﬁcient sailing by themselves in their own boat. Practice tacking, jibing, sail trim, all points of sail, boat handling, knot tying and capsize recovery. Returning Intermediate Campers graduate to a larger sail for a more challenging experience in order to safely prepare them for the next step. Taking two weeks of this camp is required before moving on to the Advanced level. Ages 8-14.

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Peace Garden Boulder 303-443-9952 growinggardens.org Spend an active week gardening, cooking, and creating on our one-of-a-kind urban farm! Learn about sustainable agriculture, pollinators, and ecosystems through hands-on learning and exploration. We’ll engage all of our senses through farm-to-fork cooking, art and science projects, and games. Instructors are experienced educators trained in CPR and ﬁrst aid. Early bird discounts are available before 3/15. Ages 5-11. Full-day camps, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Please go online to register.

School Summer Camp Keystone 970-468-2098 keystonescienceschool.org/camp Campers, aged 5-12, will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Since 1976, our beautiful, 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the Continental Divide has served the perfect basecamp for a summer full of adventure and fun in the outdoors. New theme options each week.

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★ Keystone Science

Boulder 720-383-4406 livingartsschool.com/camps Ages 7-12. Day camp. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Option of aftercare from 3-5 p.m). Monday-Friday. At Forest & Folk Summer Camps, we offer your child the simple joy of making things with their hands. In a world that moves faster and faster, we advocate a slower, gentler experience, in a beautiful, outdoor setting that inspires creativity, connection and beauty. 2022 Summer Camps are 10 weeks inspired by the natural world and include: Explorers & Mapmakers, Forest Dwellers, Masterpieces from Nature, Great Creek Race, Magic Potions, Preparing for the Banquet, Tiny Worlds, Animal Awareness, Rainbow Handwork & Fine Feathered Friends.

cerns. This course is mandatory for all ﬁrst year Junior Instructor applicants and only needs to be taken once. Visit our website for more details. Ages 12-17.

★ Forest & Folk Summer Camp

★ Laughing Coyote Project

Summer Camps Longmont programs@laughingcoyoteproject.org laughingcoyoteproject.org Laughing Coyote Project offers a variety of day camps with themes reflecting the practice of primitive skills and traditional knowledge, including: firemaking, archery, basketry, plant foraging, wildlife tracking, games, natural movement and camouflage. Day camps cost: $400. Ages: 8-12. Gender: co-ed.

★ Little Puffs Sailing Camp

Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org For our youngest campers, these weeklong camps introduce sailing, water safety, and boating through fun games and activities. Ages 5-7. This is a great introduction to how to have fun and be safe on the water. Sailing together as a group with the instructor and taking turns with each job in a larger Venture Keel 18 or Capri 14 sailboat, is a great way to teach the fundamentals with this age group.

★ Magic Cards and Games with

Renaissance Adventures Boulder and Denver 303-786-9216 RenaissanceAdventures.com Learn strategy and tactics playing Magic the Gathering® and other card and board games such as Werewolf®, Coup®, Samurai Sword® and Avalon®. Our expert game masters will facilitate fun experiential education through these games, while also leading active, movement breaks of foam sword dueling. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome! Ages 10-17.

★ Older Learn to Sail Camp

Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org This entry level camp is perfect for any ﬁrst time

sailor ages 10 and up. Campers will sail two to a boat in an age-appropriate Topaz Uno, or RS Feva sailboat. This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, and having fun. For any campers coming back for the second week of Older Learn to Sail Camp, a second sail can be utilized for added challenge. Sign up solo or with a friend! If your child is 10 and taller than average, this camp is for you. Ages 10-17. Taking two weeks of this camp is required before moving on to the Intermediate level.

★ Race Camp

Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org PREREQUISITE: Race Camp Participants must have completed at least one week of either Advanced Sailing Camp we offer. Ages 12-18. Is your child ready to take your sailing to the next level? Lasers and c240s are utilized to teach the foundation of sailboat racing in a fun, beginner-friendly atmosphere. This camp is scheduled to lead up to the Rocky Mountain Junior Olympics Festival hosted by Dillon Junior Sailing on Lake Dillon. Regatta details TBD for the 2022 season.

★ Race Team Clinics

Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org Want more time on the water? Ready to take your sailing to the next level? CSC’s Race Team Clinics pave the way to help you build a solid foundation of racing skills. Learn about the challenging dynamics of sailboat racing in a beginner friendly environment. Sailors must complete at least two weeks of Intermediate Camp or any of our Advanced Camps before participating. Clinics are “a la carte” where sailors can sign up for any or all clinics that ﬁt in your schedule. Returning racers are

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Boulder 303-413-7270 BPRcamps.org Ages 7-14. With more water activities this summer, campers will not have a problem staying cool in the hot Colorado summer sun. We will spend the week trying out a variety of on water crafts, as well as games and off-water arts and crafts on the green. With trips to dream cove, the swim beach, we will be sure to cover some ground exploring the Boulder Reservoir while also having the best summer ever! Camp dates (Monday-Thursday): June 13-16, June 20-23, June 27-30, July 11-14, July 18-21, July 25-28, Aug. 8-11.

★ Singletrack Mountain Bike

Adventures (SMBA) Boulder 303-447-8014 ridesmba.org Flexible schedule, ages 7-17. SMBA has been creating champions on and off the bike through a lot of time on the trail, skill progression, team camaraderie, outdoor play, and fun in the Boulder County area for almost 30 years. We offer weekly four-day summer camps (beginner, co-ed and all girls options), spring and fall after school ride programs (beginner to advanced, coed), spring/fall Sunday Team programs, Summer Team programs (intermediate to advanced, co-ed and all girls options), and Adventure Trips (intermediate, co-ed). Easy to advanced trail riding allows athletes to master mountain bike skills in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. SMBA provides an atmosphere where riders have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and interests in a fun and non-competitive environment.

★ Sky High Ranch

Near Fort Collins 877-404-5708 camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout—new campers get a discount! Registration is open for day and overnight camps statewide.

★ SPREE Camps

Johnson Habitat Park, Denver thegreenwayfoundation.org/summercamp.html We have 10 unique weeks of camp this year at SPREE Headquarters (HQ). Each week has a theme that ties to the South Platte River and our urban waterways. Hands-on activities, special guests every week, games, and crafts are tied to each weekly theme, allowing campers to learn about their environment through direct engagement.

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303-786-9216 RenaissanceAdventures.com Star Quest is a science ﬁction live-action roleplaying game that is designed to develop the 21st century skills of teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication and a love for learning. In this unique experience, the Questers band together in small groups of like age to discover strange new worlds, overcome dynamic challenges, negotiate intergalactic treaties, and battle using blasters (beanbags) and fusion blades (foam swords). The themes and settings explore futuristic mainstays like warp speed, mech suits, tapping into the “Meta” for telepathic powers, time travel, cyberpunk netrunning, alien “hive mind” sentience and more. See website for dates. Ages 10-17.

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★ SUP + Kayaking Camp

Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org This paddle-based camp is perfect for anyone who wants to experience both stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking. Campers learn basic SUP and kayak skills, explore the reservoir together, engage in fun waterbased activities and meet new friends in a unique camp environment. Ages 9-17.

★ The Colorado Mountain Ranch

Children’s Summer Day Camp Gold Hill, Boulder 303-442-4557 coloradomountainranch.com/summer-day-camp Explorers - Grades 2-7 Mountaineers - Grades 7-11 Western Riders - Grades 6-12 Teen Leaders - Grades 9-12 Voted No. 1 Outdoor Day Camp for decades! Well worth the drive to the base of the mountains to meet our bus for the ride up. Camp Activities for all programs include: friendly camp-raised Horses, lots of riding, baby goats, arts and crafts, 10-step archery, mountainboarding, gymnastics and trampoline, woodcraft and outdoor skills, drama, games and fun galore! Competent, attentive, upbeat staff-in-residence. Children connect with people, peers, place, programs, and nature to create their own kids’ community in the mountains. Long day and transportation from 16th and Iris in Boulder included.

★ Thorne Nature Experience

Summer Camp Boulder and Lafayette 303-499-3647 thornenature.org Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails and exploring Colorado’s wild places with the Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp! Thorne offers fun, hands-on nature “Camp Experiences” for children aged 3-15 in world-class parks and open space in Boulder, Lafayette and Littleton. Kids will have a blast practicing survival skills, exploring forests and streams, creating wild crafts, learning local plants and animals, and ﬁnding tadpoles, crawﬁsh, grasshop-

pers, and more! Our experienced, CPR and ﬁrst-aid trained instructors help facilitate student learning and appreciation for the outdoors while keeping them safe. Campers complete the program with a newfound respect and awe of nature, increased understanding of the environment, and a desire to get back outside.

★ Tomahawk Ranch

Near Bailey 1-877-404-5708 camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout—new campers get a discount! Registration is open for day and overnight camps statewide.

★ Wee Folk Forest Summer Camp

Boulder (two locations) 720-383-4406 weefolkforestkindergarten.com/summer-camp Ages 2.5-6. Day camp. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Optional before care: 8-8:30 a.m. and aftercare 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. At Wee Folk Forest Camps, we’ll be spending our mornings exploring our light-ﬁlled forest, and our afternoons beside our pond and taking adventure walks around the land. All 10 weeks of camp include a fun and balanced approach to the day; blending activities with outdoor free play, collaborative group play, music and storytelling. Email info@livingartsschool.com for more information. Wild Bear Nature Center Summer Nature Camps with Altitude! Nederland and Boulder Colorado 303-258-0495 wildbear.org Hike the mountain forests, play in the woods, discover the mountain water creatures, create art to take home and more! Low child to adult ratios. Shuttle service available. Generous scholarships are available and we are a CCAP provider. See OUTDOOR on PAGE 22 KIDSCAMP

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OUTDOOR from PAGE 20 Fun, hands-on, arts-integrated, outdoor nature camps for ages 3-12: Bear Cubs (ages 3-5 with an adult) NederRangers (ages 5-6) Mountain Rangers (ages 6-7) Wild Naturalists (ages 8-9) and Wild Adventurers (ages 10-12) Forest Fridays (special Friday program ages 5-8) For ages 5-12, choose any combo of Monday/Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday, or all four days. Monday-Thursday for each two week session or all summer long. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Two week sessions start June 6 and go through Aug. 12. Email registrar@wildbear.org.

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SUP + Kayak Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org This combo camp is great for an introduction to both paddle and sail-based sports. Ages 9-17. Campers learn basic windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayak skills through fun games and challenges. Campers will rotate between various sports based on optimal weather conditions and campers’ interest.

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of Northern Colorado) Boulder 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org This is a nature-based, outdooreducation camp where kids make friends through adventure, challenge and exploration. Campers swim, learn archery and go hiking as well as explore the natural land of Colorado. This camp will help children efficiently and mindfully move through the outdoors by learning important navigation skills and practicing Leave-no-trace principles. CCAP accepted. Financial assistance available.

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to Sail Camp Boulder 303-757-7718 communitysailing.org This entry level camp is perfect for any

first time sailor ages 7-10. Campers will sail two to a boat in a small age-appropriate Vanguard Pram sailboat. This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, and having fun. If your child is 10 years old and average height or shorter, this is the camp for you. Taking two weeks of this camp is required before moving on to the Intermediate level.

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Colorado Mountain Camp Mt. Evans, Windy Peak and expeditions leaving from Boulder 720-249-2412 avid4.com Avid4 Adventure Overnight Camps teach 1-12th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. Our experienced instructors use time-tested curriculum to provide campers with solid outdoors skills and character-shaping confidence they can use at camp and beyond, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure. One and Two Week sessions available from June through August. Learn more by emailing info@avid4.com

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303-526-0806 boldearth.com Bold Earth has operated teen adventure travel camps since 1976, with over 20,000 participants having joined from all 50 states and over 55 different countries. Bold Earth seeks to cultivate growth and connection for our teenage students through fun, adventure, and challenge. Our summer programs have been developed for students ages 13-18. Bold Earth students will surf on the Kona Coast in Hawaii, trek on glaciers in Iceland, summit peaks in the Swiss Alps, raft the mighty Colorado through the Grand Canyon, learn to surf in Costa Rica and so much more!

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★ Camp Chief Ouray/YMCA

of the Rockies Granby 970-887-2648 campchiefouray.org For over a century, Camp Chief Ouray has been the adventure playground for boys and girls from around the world. Located on 5,100 acres of mountains, valleys, streams and meadows—boredom is simply not an option. Traditional camp for kids ages 7-14 is designed to provide fun and growth through a series of exciting experiences in a beautiful mountain setting. Special attention is given to the development of positive human relations, leadership and character development. The week at camp consists of a mix of cabin activities, camping out, hiking, camp-wide games, and a chance for campers to choose their favorite activities. Adventure trips for teenagers ages 14-15 have a dynamic array of wilderness programs for campers looking for an added adventure. Leadership Training Programs for teenagers age 15-18 build community leaders.

★ Camp Granite Lake

Golden 720-249-2997 campgranitelake.com Connect with friends, counselors and nature in a supportive, unplugged community! Campers choose from activities including: sailing, rock climbing, woodworking, canoeing, ceramics, SUP, archery, etc. Beautiful 135-acre property with private 8-acre lake located in Coal Creek Canyon. 20-day sessions for campers ﬁnishing 2-10th grade. Well-trained & professional staff, Strict COVID protocols, ACA Accredited, CDHS licensed. Payment plans available.

★ Cheley Colorado Camps

Estes Park 303-377-3616 cheley.com Celebrating 100 years! Cheley provides an awesome 27-day overnight summer experience for girls and boys ages 7-17. Located in Estes Park, attracting children from all over the world. Activities include: backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, technical climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, a via ferrata, high ropes course and more. We have spaces available for our ﬁrst term (June 14-July 10) and second term (July 12-August 7) in certain BOULDER WEEKLY

age groups. We also offer a ﬁve-night experience for 7-10 year old boys and girls (Aug. 8-13) and a Family Camp for the whole family (Aug. 8-13).

★ Deer Hill Expeditions

Mancos 970-533-7492 deerhillexpeditions.com Deer Hill Expeditions provides enriching wilderness and service experiences in the American Southwest, designed to foster personal growth and cultivate a greater sense of self and community. Students are challenged through these experiences in nature, returning to their communities as more conﬁdent, skilled, and empathetic leaders. Summer Expeditions are roughly three weeks long, and lead participants into some of the most enriching hidden places of the Colorado Plateau. Groups begin and end their expeditions at Deer Hill’s Basecamp in Southwest Colorado, before exploring the surrounding area. We offer open-enrollment summer expeditions for students ages 10-18.

★ Historic Blue Mountain

Ranch Florissant 719-748-3279 bluemountainranch.com Memories to last a lifetime! Come and spend an amazing summer in the Colorado Rocky Mountains! Make memories and friends while learning new life skills at a third generation family owned and operated camp. Enjoy horseback riding, sports, campﬁres, ropes course and more at the camp Coach Bill Allen and his wife Dorothy created in 1946. Coach Allen knew that a child can develop more rapidly in anything if well versed in the fundamentals. His family continues to operate the camp with the same values and goals as Coach and Dorothy.

★ Keystone Science School

Summer Camp Keystone 970-468-2098 KeystoneScienceSchool.org/camp Experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado through traditional overnight camps or the excitement and adventure of our traveling expeditions. Campers will create lifelong friendships, explore and learn about the natural world, and gain leadership and wilderness skills. Since 1976, our beautiful 23-acre campus nestled in the mountains along the

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OUTDOOR from PAGE 23 Continental Divide has served the perfect basecamp for a summer full of adventure and new friends. Morrison pick-up and drop-off available. New theme options each week.

★ Laughing Coyote

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Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 10am-5pm • Closed Sunday

Project—Big Sky Teen Expedition Longmont laughingcoyoteproject.org Leave the high-tech, modern world behind and immerse yourself in a transformational experience, connecting to the natural world and other teens as you expand your capacities and capabilities. This three-week experience will include two weeks at the Fire Willow Farm Homestead, where the tribe will come together and begin to learn the skills of outdoor living; all in preparation for an epic survival adventure. The ﬁnal week is spent in the breathtaking country around Boulder, Utah with the world-renowned Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) for a seven-day traditional lightweight survival trek. This program is for teens who are adventurous, seeking challenges and craving an opportunity to transcend their limitations. Ages: 14-18. Gender: co-ed.

★ Sanborn Western Camps

Florissant 719-748-3341 sanbornwesterncamps.com Since 1948, Sanborn Western Camps have been creating outdoor experiences of exceptional quality and depth. Sanborn’s fun, relaxed atmosphere and caring staff provide a supportive environment for individual growth in self-conﬁdence, independence and awareness of others. Each child’s contributions are valued in a community based on mutual respect and shared adventures. Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls lie at an elevation of 8,700 feet in the center of Colorado. The camps own more than 6,000 acres of open pine forest, wildﬂower meadows and rocky bluffs, an unparalleled setting for outdoor adventures.

★ Singletrack Mountain

Bike Adventures (SMBA) Colorado, Utah 303-447-8014 ridesmba.org Ages 10-17. SMBA Adventure Trips introduce riders to multiple days of camping and mountain biking on some of the best trails in Moab UT, Colorado, and beyond. Founded in 1993, SMBA is the longest-running independent junior

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mountain bike program in Colorado. Our programs introduce junior athletes to the exhilaration of mountain biking and provide an atmosphere where riders have the opportunity to make new friends, and develop a range of skills and interests in a fun, supportive and non-competitive environment.

★ Sky High Ranch

★ Tomahawk Ranch

Near Fort Collins 1-877-404-5708 camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Girl Scout camp is the leader in summer fun and adventure for girls at an affordable cost. You don’t have to already be a Girl Scout—new campers get a discount! Registration is open for day and overnight camps statewide.

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★ YMCA Camp Santa Maria

Bailey 303-443-4474 ymcacampsantamaria.org YMCA Camp Santa Maria offers a classic overnight camp experience with a focus on inclusion and community. Campers, ages 6-17, can kayak, paddleboard, swim, enjoy crafts, learn archery, hike and explore, build gnome homes and learn outdoor skills. But the fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Evenings at camp are spent playing games, performing skits and singing songs by the campﬁre. Kids learn independence, challenge their own limitations and connect with the natural world. Camp Santa Maria offers leader-in-training and internship opportunities for high schoolers. New in 2022: Two-week adventure trips for 13- to 16-year-olds. Financial assistance available.

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★ Academy Stables Pony

Camp (Ages 6-8) Lafayette 303-665-4637 academystables.com Pony camp runs Wednesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. The objective of pony camp is to be an introduction to horses for younger kids. They will learn about horses, how to handle horses and how to prepare the horse for riding. They will also learn the basics of basic horsemanship to begin the process of building a horse/ human partnership for the mutual respect and enjoyment of the rider and the horse.

★ Triple Creek Ranch Summer Horse Camps Longmont 303-444-4291 triplecreek-ranch.com TCR Horsemanship Camps 2022 July 11-14, four-day camp July 18-20, three-day camp August 1-4, four-day camp August 8-11, four-day camp Our camps are for beginning riders aged 5.5-12. Campers will explore different types of riding: English, Western, bareback, games and trail riding. Every day includes a different, fun activity with horses. There may be dress-up, painting horses, time with mini horses, and more. Thursday is game day for parents to come to watch their campers show off BOULDER WEEKLY

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Camp (Ages 9-12) Lafayette 303-665-4637 academystables.com Horse camp runs MondayFriday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a beginner camp focused on learning the mechanics of riding. The objective is to learn and practice the “four aids,” good leg, hand and seat position as they learn and practice walk, trot, reverse, etc. We are excited about adding the concept of horsemanship and groundwork to our camps this year. Our goal is to begin building a solid foundation for kids in these skills.

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the new skills learned during the week. Campers will participate in daily chores and horse care (including nutrition, vet and farrier work). Campers will learn horse safety, horse behavior, grooming, braiding and bathing. Our camps change from year to year to make it fun and educational each time our campers attend.

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★ The Colorado Mountain

Ranch Children’s Summer Day Camp Gold Hill, Boulder 303-442-4557 coloradomountainranch.com Explorers—Grades 2-7 Mountaineers—Grades 7-11 Western Riders—Grades 6-12 Teen Leaders—Grades 9-12 Voted No. 1 Outdoor Day Camp for decades! Well worth the drive to the base of the mountains to meet our bus for the ride up. Camp activities for all programs include: Friendly camp-raised horses, lots of riding, baby goats, arts and crafts, 10-step archery, mountainboarding, gymnastics and trampoline, woodcraft & outdoor skills, drama, games and fun galore! Competent, attentive, upbeat staff-in-residence. Children connect with people, peers, place, programs and nature to create their own kids’ community in the mountains. Long day and transportation from 16th and Iris in Boulder included. For a focus on horseback riding, choose Western riders for rising sixth-12th graders, with long daily rides, groundwork, horse and kid goat care, barn time, Western art, roping, and choices from all other camp activities!

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Nature Camps "It's Cooler in the Mountains!"

Since 1981, we have offered a small, hands-on, nurturing environment where children can learn through exploration and discovery.

Celebrating 40 years of connecting young children to nature and their inherent sense of wonder! FAMILIES APPRECIATE OUR:

• Eco-friendly child care and certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom • Consistent, professional staff and Montessori-based learning centers • Vegetable & flower gardens and hands-on science museum • Warm, home-like atmosphere • Strong sense of community

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER CAMP Email today to schedule a tour sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com

H Hike the mountains Play Pl in the woods Get scientific scie and creative It's all good! It What's your nature name? What' 8AM-4PM June 6th-Aug 12th Ages 5-12 Shuttle from Boulder Aftercare option Generous scholarships CCCAP provider 20 Lakeview Dr, Nederland, CO (303) 258-0495 registrar@wildbear.org Visit wildbear.org for more info!

Get your kids off training wheels with our learn-to-ride bike camps for kids 3 and up. Located across the Denver Metro Area including Boulder and Broomfield Register today!

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adapted for accessibility camps DAY CAMPS ★ Brain Balance of Superior Superior 970-431-0050 brainbalance.com The Brain Balance Program addresses the root-cause of challenges with focus, attention, memory, social skills, cognition and more. This comprehensive approach uses tailored activities, exercises and nutrition to stimulate new and stronger information pathways in the brain. Call to schedule your free consultation.

★ Colorado Center for the

Blind Summer Youth Programs Littleton 303-778-1130, ext. 222 cocenter.org We have programs that teach the skills of blindness and offer exciting recreational activities for students in elementary school, middle school, high school and college prep.

★ Colorado Conservatory of

Dance’s Summer Camps Broomﬁeld 303-466-5685 ccdance.org/adaptive-dance-program Dance Expressions is an inclusive program with a speciﬁcally designed adaptive curriculum, which provides children of all abilities with a therapeutic dance experience. Students will gain increased body awareness, develop fundamental motor skills, improve self-esteem, concentration and focus, and have fun expressing themselves creatively. Classes are taught by Heather Sutton— registered dance/movement therapist with degrees in Special Physical Education & Motor Development and Somatic Counseling Psychotherapy. Each 30-45 minute class is targeted based on age and ability, as determined by the instructor. Dance Expressions is appropriate for ages 6+.

★ Learning Pathways

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We provide a summer boost for the struggling reader or who has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Orton-Gillingham instruction is used along with activities to engage and ignite learning. Two, threeweek sessions, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Session 1: June 6-24; and Session 2: July 11-29.

★ Yay! Camp

Highlands Ranch 303-569-2333 eastersealscolorado.org Helping children ages 7-18 with disabilities live with equality, dignity and independence.

OVERNIGHT ★ Camp Wapiyapi

303-534-0883 campwapiyapi.org Camp Wapiyapi is offers programs for children with cancer, at no charge to the families. With a dedicated medical staff volunteering onsite, parents relax and reconnect which is crucial to strengthening the family as a unit. It also provides life-changing experiences for hundreds of volunteer companions who support the children at camp.

★ First Descents

Nationwide Programs including Ouray, Estes Park, and Buena Vista, Colorado 303-945-2490 ﬁrstdescents.org First Descents (FD) provides lifechanging outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions through allinclusive, week-long programs, including whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, and surﬁng.

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★ Rocky Mountain Village

Empire 303-569-2333 eastersealscolorado.org A comprehensive summer camp program serving children and adults with a wide variety of special needs.

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DAY CAMPS ★ ABC Kids Climbing

Boulder 303-443-5437 abckidsboulder.com/camps Full- and half-day, indoor and outdoor climbing camps. Camps feature indoor climbing, trips to local outdoor climbing areas, art, cooperative games, special events and quality instruction. All ages and abilities.

★ Boulder County United Summer

Soccer Camps Boulder and Lafayette 303-443-8877 bouldercountyunited.com/our-camps Boulder County United Soccer Camps provide an environment for soccer development for players of all abilities. Our camps maintain a focus on the Boulder County United Soccer Club values of community, character, passion and achievement. Players will receive small-group training involving soccer fundamentals, techniques and tactics. Activities will be designed to accommodate players of all skill levels and abilities. Boulder County United soccer camps welcome recreational and competitive players who are looking to improve themselves as soccer players and have fun playing the beautiful game of soccer. For ages 3-14.

★ Boulder Indoor Soccer Camp

Boulder 303-440-0809 boulderindoorsoccer.com/camps-clinics Summer camps all summer long. Morning, afternoon and full day camps, indoors and out. Your player can register for individual days or for the entire week. Discounts for multiple days of registration.

★ Camp RMTC at Rocky

Mountain Tennis Center Boulder and Superior 303-449-5033 rmtenniscenter.com Welcome to Boulder County’s premier tennis camps! RMTC offers full and half day camps centering on tennis and featuring a full complement of sports and activities. Your children will enjoy tennis, basketball, soccer and overall athletic development. We offer High Performance Training Camps with assessment-please inquire for speciﬁcations.

★ Camp Timberline Outta Bounds

Locations along the Front Range 970-484-8462 camptimberline.com A day camp unlike any other for ages K-6, ten locations along the front range, Monday-Friday. SaturdaySunday overnight opportunities also available. BOULDER WEEKLY

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Mustang Sports Camps Denver 303-914-2531 coloradoacademysummer.org Whether for a competitive player or an individual achiever, Mustang Sports Camps are a special experience for young people.

★ Dawson Summer Camps

Lafayette 303-665-6679 dawsonschool.org/summer Ages 5-15. Week-long day camps. MondayFriday. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7-Aug. 6. Sports, arts, tech and more. Over 70 camps to choose from. Full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall. Take a break and cool off in the pool daily. Experienced adult director for every camp. 5:1 camper/staff ratio. Voted one of the top camps in Boulder County. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, Boulder. Cost range: $330-$450 per week.

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★ Front Range Judo Martial

Arts Summer Camps Boulder 720-799-3907 frontrangejudo.com Unleash your child’s inner warrior w/ two opportunities for week-long half-day camps in June. Kids will learn Judo, the Olympic sport and martial art that develops strength and agility, as well as physical and mental discipline. These camps are designed for beginners (or current FRJ white belts), and introduce kids to the amazing world of Judo. Please check out our website for registration and speciﬁc schedules and activities. Camp runs 9 a.m.-noon daily. Cost is $179/week, plus $40 judogi (uniform). Two-week registration is available; check our website for two-week camp discounts. Front Range Judo is ready and excited to start your child’s Olympic Journey. Dates: June 6-10 (ages 7-10); June 13-17 (ages 9-12).

★ Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls

Boulder 720-893-2386 gameonsports4girlsboulder.com/summercamp Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls – Boulder is a locally owned, licensed location of Game On! Sports 4 Girls, the premier organization dedicated to empowering girls through sports. Our weekly, multi-sport summer day camp gives girls of all skill levels entering grades K-8 the opportunity to learn and play multiple sports each day in a safe, fun and non-competitive environment. Sports and activities may include lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, ﬁeld hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, ﬁtness, yoga and more. Camp runs weekly

from June 1–July 22 at Douglass Elementary in Boulder. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care is available until 5:30 p.m., as well as a half day option for Kindergarten campers.

★ Indoor and Outdoor Rock Climbing

Camps — With The Boulder Rock Club Boulder 303-447-2804 boulderrockclub.com Ages 4-5, 6-12 and 12-17. The Boulder Rock Club’s expert instructors will teach essential safety skills and climbing techniques in a fun, supportive and motivating environment. Camps are designed to challenge beginner to experienced climbers. Tiny Tots, Teen, Girls and Climb Camps with twoday, three-day, ﬁve-day and single-day options.

★ KidzToPros STEM, Sports

& Arts Summer Camps Boulder, Broomﬁeld, Thornton, Denver and suburbs 877-202-1554 kidztopros.com Explore, learn and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, Arts and Sports Summer Camps for kids ages 4 to 14! KidzToPros camps provide the perfect opportunity to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative and safe environment. Led by top-tier instructors who are enthusiastic about child development, KidzToPros will ignite your child’s creativity and passion for learning. KidzToPros Sports Camps keep your child active and engaged. They’ll learn the fundamentals of sports, including proper technique, skills, strategies and rules, along with teamwork and leadership.

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Kids Love Archery Full Week Archery Camps 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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★ Northern Colorado Fencers

Beginning Fencing Summer Camps Boulder 303-443-6557 ncfencers.org Learn the exciting and safe sport of modern Olympic fencing at Northern Colorado Fencers. For children ages 8-12. Fencing equipment provided. Camps run half days from 9a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Cost is $195 per week. Please see our website for our summer camp schedule, for more information, and to pre-register. Camp schedule is subject to change based on pre-registration. Northern Colorado Fencers is a member club of USA Fencing.

★ Parkour Camp at Apex Movement

Denver 720-454-2857 apexdenver.com Parkour was in every single one of us as a kid; jumping off swings, climbing trees and hopping over cracks in the sidewalk. Parkour is a great way for youth to focus their energy into fun and functional movements.

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Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA) Boulder 303-447-8014 ridesmba.org Flexible schedule, ages 7-17. SMBA has been creating champions on and off the bike through a lot of time on the trail, skill progression, team camaraderie, outdoor play and fun in the Boulder County area for almost 30 years. We offer weekly four-day Summer Camps (beginner, co-ed and

faith-based camps DAY CAMPS ★ Camp Timberline Outta Bounds

Locations along the Front Range 970-484-8462 camptimberline.com A day camp unlike any other for ages K-sixth grade, 10 locations along the front range, Monday-Friday. Overnight Saturday-Sunday camps also available.

★ Cherryvale Day Camp

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all girls options), Summer Team programs (intermediate to advanced, co-ed and all-girls options), and Adventure Trips (intermediate, co-ed). SMBA provides an atmosphere where riders have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and interests in a fun and non-competitive environment. Overnight camp opportunities also available.

★ Spot Indoor Climbing Camp

Boulder 303-379-8806 thespotgym.com Learn to climb, or improve your skills, with The Spot’s experienced and encouraging instructors. Focus is on fun and safety in a controlled indoor environment.

★ Xtreme Altitude Summer Camp

Lafayette 720-887-6752 xtremealtitude.com/camps Xtreme Altitude is excited to announce Gymnastics Summer Camps for 2022! The camps are available for all recreational levels from beginners to the more advanced. Our qualiﬁed staff will assign each athlete to groups according to age and skill level. At Gymnastics Summer Camp, participants will be working on new skills, foundational basics, strength training and improving ﬂexibility.

★ Y Riders Cycling Camp (YMCA of

Northern Colorado) Boulder and Longmont 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org Y Riders Cycling Camps have taught local kids and teens to ride successfully and safely for more than 25 for children ages 4-12, located on-site at the Boulder JCC, open to children of all backgrounds and religions. Sessions begin on June 6 and run through Aug. 12. All programs run Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We offer a classic day camp program along with two-week specialty programs including Milk and Honey Farm, musical and more. Cherryvale Day Camp at the Boulder JCC includes time on our farm, sports, arts and crafts, sprinkler time, exploring nature and more. Join us during one of our virtual Meet and Greets which are scheduled for the ﬁrst Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. MT to learn more.

★ JCC Denver Summer Camps

Denver & Elbert 303-316-6445 jccdenver.org/camps A summer spent with Camp Shai, Ranch Camp, or Tennis is sure to inspire journeys that last a lifetime. At the J, we know the journey is just as important as the destination. Whether your child becomes a professional soccer player, an expert equestrian, or the next big name in STEM, we know the lessons and values gained from a summer at the JCC will prepare them for a lifetime

years, taking them from training wheels to trails. Children learn how to ride a two-wheeler in Learn-to-Bike Camp and build their skills in Y Riders Basic Skills. Junior Y Riders gives campers the skills to feel conﬁdent on the road, path or mountain. Financial assistance available.

★ YMCA Sports Camp (YMCA

of Northern Colorado) Lafayette and Johnstown 303-443-4474 ymcanoco.org YMCA Sports Camp is back, and we are ready to get your camper playing, learning and growing all summer long. The fundamental skills of our foundational sports like soccer and basketball will be reinforced through classic camp and playground games. Mornings will be dedicated to learning skills and strategies, and afternoons will bring the traditional summer fun your campers crave with swimming, camp games and fun-ﬁlled scrimmages. CCAP accepted. Financial assistance available.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS ★ Woodward Copper

Copper Mountain Resort 970-968-2318, ext. 60824 coppercolorado.com Woodward Copper is a co-ed residential summer camp for kids ages 7-17 in picturesque Summit County of the Rocky Mountains and 80 miles from Denver. Like the other Woodward locations, Woodward Copper attracts athletes of all ages who want to learn, progress, and have fun in action sports like snowboarding and freeski.

of exploration and personal success. From curiosity, conﬁdence, self-awareness, and beyond––start your child’s journey this summer with JCC Camps. We are adhering to Covid best practices and are making a safe and enjoyable experience for our campers. Sessions run June 6–Aug. 13.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS ★ JCC Ranch Camp

Elbert 303-316-6384 Ranchcamp.org Since 1953, the JCC Ranch Camp has been creating Jewish memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Located in Colorado’s magniﬁcent Black Forest, the Ranch Camp provides children entering grades 2-11 with a truly western Jewish experience. Held in one to three-week sessions, the camp is a place where life-long friendships blossom, Jewish identities are discovered and nourished, and children are challenged to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Ranch Camp is also renowned for one of the most acclaimed equestrian programs in the country. Don’t miss the opportunity for you and your children to become a part of the Ranch Camp family this summer. We are adhering to Covid best practices and are making a safe and enjoyable experience for our campers. FEBRUARY 10, 2022 31

Aerial Dance Summer Camps Learn to fly on our aerial playground and create a magical show each week! June 6 - July 22 All levels of experience Ages 5-17 info@frequentflyers.org 3022 E. Sterling Cir. #150 Boulder, CO 80301 • 303-245-8272 • frequentflyers.org

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and Teens Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Boulder 303-245-8272 frequentflyers.org/camps Join professional teachers of aerial arts and dance for our exciting camps! Students ages 5-17 are invited to fly through the air, dance and learn performance skills. Students will build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and have opportunities to practice teamwork, safe risk-taking skills, creativity, and improvisation. At the end of each week they will create an informal performance for family and friends! Visit our website for a full schedule and more information. Seven weeks to choose from: June 6-July 22. Camps for ages 5-17 and all levels of experience.

★ African Music and Dance Camp

Boulder 303-443-2969 kutandara.com/camp Immerse yourself in marimba, drumming and dance! Our music is active, energetic, percussive and joyful. Learn from Zimbabwean guest artists, professional musicians and an outstanding group of teen performers to create an end-of-session performance.

★ Arvada Center Summer Arts

Camps—Musical Theatre Teen Intensive Arvada 720-898-7200 arvadacenter.org The Teen Intensive Program gives musically-minded teenagers an opportunity to learn about all the elements of creating a full length production of the classic musical Jekyll and Hyde. Taking place over four weeks, this fast-paced process gives young artists a chance to work with theatre professionals and culminates with performances on the Arvada Center stage. Auditions will be used to determine casting and all students, beginner and experienced alike, will be given equal opportunities for participation. All performing arts sessions are taught by highly trained, knowledgeable teachers in a safe and fun environment. Look for a complete list of camp sessions in our 2022 catalog.

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Drama Camps Arvada 720-898-7200 arvadacenter.org The Arvada Center performing arts camps offer creBOULDER WEEKLY

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ative experiences in theatre, music and dance. Students in Arvada Center Drama Camps experience all types of theatre ranging from storytelling and fairy tales to improvisational acting and musicals. Musical Theatre and Drama performing camps ranging from threefour weeks are offered for kids ages 6-13. Look for a complete list of camp sessions in our 2022 catalog at arvadacenter.org/education.

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★ Boulder Performing Arts

Musical Theater Camps Boulder 303-859-4195 Boulderperformingarts.com Ages 5-12. Monday-Friday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday performances. Developing skills in singing, acting, dancing, movie making, painting and storytelling. Our camps are fun and encourage everyone to work as a team but shine like a star. Every camper will develop self conﬁdence. Everyone gets a challenging part. One-week camps, 5-12-year-olds grouped by age, and advanced camps two and three weeks, ages 8-12. All camps are being held outdoors with shelter. We follow COVID mandate and small camp size. Over 40 years in Boulder. Starting at $395. Register online $100 deposit, balances due the ﬁrst day of camp.

★ School of Rock Performance Camp

Boulder and Broomfield Boulder: 303-532-1201 Broomfield: 303-325-3772 Boulder.SchoolofRock.com Broomfield.SchoolofRock.com School of Rock Boulder’s unique, fun, and comprehensive camp experience is designed to give students of all levels the experience of playing in a band! We believe that playing in a band situation speeds learning and creates “seasoned” musicians. Even relatively advanced musicians are amazed at the amount of progress they make when regularly playing with other musicians We take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels.

★ Camp Oonie Koonie Cha

Boulder 303-413-1711 campokc.com Pull on your boots and polish your spurs for an action packed wild west music camp. Ride the range and barrel race on your own handmade painted ponies, listen to coyote tales, make handmade instruments including a guitar and agogo, and sing the old cowpoke songs around “the campﬁre.” Every child will make instruments, learn songs and stories, get a t-shirt and digital cd of the

songs and stories collecting magical, musical memories of an unforgettable week. Camp integrates science, art, drama, a xylophone orchestra thru music. Teachers are experienced educators in early childhood with a low student teacher ratio of 8:1. For kids ages 4-9. Location: St. Ambrose Episcopal Church (camp has no religious afﬁliation), 7520 S. Boulder Road, Boulder. Camp Dates: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Week 1: June 6-10 Week 2: June 13-17 Optional Lunch Bunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. $20/day.

★ Center for Musical Arts

Boulder 303-665-0599 centerformusicalarts.org Make music with us this summer. We offer music programs for all ages (as young as toddlers!) and all abilities, individual lessons in all instruments and voice, music camps, and more!

★ Colorado Conservatory

of Dance’s Summer Camps Broomﬁeld 303-466-5685 ccdance.org Whether you are new to dance, or you have danced for several years, Colorado Conservatory of Dance offers fun and creative summer programs for both girls and boys in a caring environment. We offer diverse programs for those ages 3-22 from beginner to advanced. We offer a broad-spectrum of dance techniques and practices. In-person and week long classes are available.

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Playwriting Intensive: Building the Next Generation of Great American Playwrights Denver 303-623-2349 curioustheatre.org/summer-intensive Come write your ﬁrst play—or your next play! An engaging three-week playwriting intensive! Daring playwrights ages 15-22 team with instructors to practice the art of playwriting and develop short new plays. Plays are produced over a weekend of performances using professional actors and directors. July 5-24, 2022. Festival of New Plays July 22-24. Applications are now available. Contact Education Director Dee Covington by emailing dee@curioustheatre.org for more information.

★ Parlando School of Musical Arts Boulder 303-442-0006 parlando.org Parlando School of Musical Arts offers summer camps and programs for all instruments, ages and abilities, including half-day and full-day options in piano, musical theater, song-writing, intro classes for most instruments and more.

★ Rocky Mountain Theatre

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★ Curious New Voices 2022 Summer

★ Drama Camps—Miss Joanie Drama

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★ Denver Center for the

Boulder 303-902-9106 missjoaniedrama.com Ages 4-11. Miss Joanie Drama offers thirteen weeks of drama camps in conjunction with the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation Department; from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday- Friday. Playmaking themes include, Fairy Tale Fun, Pretty Princess, Fancy Nancy, Christmas in July, Dr. Seuss and many more!

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★ Mojo’s Music Rock ‘n’ Roll camp

Longmont 303-776-3373 mojosmusicacademy.com Summer camp is open to musicians of ages 11-15. All instruments are welcomed. First week of camp is Monday June 6. Camps take place from Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There are eight different weeks available. All camps will learn songs, write a song, and perform a concert at the end of the week. Cost is $320 per week. Located at 350 Terry St., Suite 160, Longmont.

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Performing Arts—Education Denver 303-446-4892 denvercenter.org/education Acting, singing, movement and design at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Grades Pre-K-12th, day programs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6-Aug. 5. Scholarships may be available.

for Kids—Older Company Boulder 303-245-8150 theaterforkids.net/boulder_summer_camp Professional Youth Theatre At Its Best! The fun of summer camp with the culminating high of a full-scaled theatre production. Professional theatre staff, 10:1 student-teacher ratio, our own performance venues, and daily camp curriculum sculpted by 27 years of experience. The Tempest, Matilda, Legally Blonde, and more. Ages 8-17. There is also a “Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids—Younger Company“ camp available for ages 5-8 featuring Frozen Kids, The Greatest Showman, Alice in Wonderland, and more.

Niwot 603-770-3358 campstorycamp.com Explore the forest and bring stories to life through aerial dance and stilt-walking. With 38 acres and a cottonwood grove, we combine circus, bushcraft, art and theater into a child-directed, nature-based program that kids love.

OVERNIGHT ★ Jazz from A to Z at

Rocky Ridge Music Estes Park 303-449-1106 rockyridge.org July 26-31. Ages 13-18. Jazz from A to Z, a ﬁveday residential camp for ages 13-18, offers a deep dive into the performance, theory, and history of jazz. We welcome students of all levels, from beginners to experienced improvisers. Through individual instruction from our expert faculty, students explore improvisation within the jazz idiom and examine the solos of jazz legends. Performances in combos and small ensembles improve listening skills, teamwork, and musicality; performance in large ensembles tackle big-band tunes by greats such as Count Basie and Thad Jones. Students have the option to study the theoretical side of jazz through big-band arranging and composition classes.

★ Jumpstart: String Fundamentals

at Rocky Ridge Music Estes Park 303-449-1106 rockyridge.org July 12-17. Ages 10-15. This residential summer

camp is for true beginners (ages 10 to 15) playing violin, viola, or cello, and will prepare players for success in middle and high school programs with a solid, rudimentary foundation. Learn from expert teachers through private lessons and group classes in an environment that encourages fun.

★ Junior Artist Immersion: Solo +

Chamber at Rocky Ridge Music Estes Park 303-449-1106 rockyridge.org/programs June 28-July 10. Ages 13-18. In this two-week residential camp for advanced high school musicians (ages 13 to 18), students improve their musical skills and develop their unique voices through chamber ensembles, performance classes, private lessons, audition preparation classes, workshops, musician wellness activities, and nature-based explorations. Additionally, students collaborate to compose and premiere an original multidisciplinary group composition for their ﬁnal concert. Students should be proﬁcient at reading music and have prior experience playing in an ensemble.

★ Nuestras Raíces: Música

Mariachi at Rocky Ridge Music Estes Park 303-449-1106 rockyridge.org July 19-24. Ages 10-15. An exciting new ﬁve-day summer residential camp for beginners presented in partnership with the Latino Cultural Arts Center that explores the musical cultures of the Americas. In 2022, expert faculty members will guide students in the study of mariachi within a supportive and inspirational environment, to broaden a student’s musical experience and knowledge. No audition required and no prior experience necessary!

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