After-the-Bell-Rings Activities

Altitunes

5630 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge (303) 995-5634

1075 S. Yukon St., Unit LL 12, Lakewood (218) 341-7040

Sloan’s Lake Park in Wheat Ridge altitunes.net

All ages

Altitunes is committed to nurturing a genuine love for music, strengthening family and community bonds, and offering children and their families opportunities to explore, learn, and enjoy music.

Apex Performing

Arts Collective

209 Kalamath St., Unit 16, Denver (720) 707-2339 apexperformingarts.com

Ages: Vary

Our mission is to provide high-quality artistic opportunities to the Denver community, to entertain and uplift audiences through musical theatre productions, and to offer a collaborative and educational artistic experience for children and teens.

Art Garage

6100 E. 23rd Ave., Denver (303) 377-2353 artgaragedenver.com

Ages: 3+

Private lessons at the Art Garage provide a supportive, expressive, and technique-based one-on-one environment to help children, teens, and adults take their art to the next level.

ARTistic Fox Art & Design Academy

6050 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 100, Greenwood Village (720) 216-7586 artisticfoxacademy.com

Ages: 10+

Observational and self-expressive art in painting and drawing is the main focus of these classes. Students will begin to develop visual arts vocabulary, become more aware of their surroundings, and learn the relationships between colors.

Artistic Fusion

5660 W. 88th Ave., Westminster (720) 929-1820 artistic-fusion.com

Ages: 2-18

Artistic Fusion is a nationally-acclaimed dance studio that trains students in the art of dance and the beauty of life. Our goal is that each student experience life lessons as they grow in an artistic environment.

Youth Theater

401 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton (303) 564-1569 ao1theater.org

Ages: 5-18

Audience of One Youth Theater is celebrating 15 years of shining for Christ and serving our youth community through award-winning theater productions and education.

Babcock Studios

1221 Pecos St., Denver (310) 696-9599 babcockstudios.com

Ages: 13+

Babcock Studios is a professional acting studio for film, television, and theater created by Hollywood teacher, filmmaker, and actor Todd Babcock.

Boulder Ballet School

2590 Walnut St., Boulder (303) 443-0028 boulderballet.org

Ages: 2+

The Boulder Ballet School provides ballet training for all ages, preschool through adult, in an atmosphere of creative excellence. New students are welcome to enjoy a free introduction class at our school.

Boulder

Performing Arts Co.

4847 Pearl Pkwy., B4, Boulder (303) 859-4195 boulderperformingarts.com

Ages: 5+

Our classes are for kids to have fun! We want to develop and nurture creativity and, most importantly, build self-esteem.

Challenge Island

Southeast Denver

3990 S. Spruce St., Denver (505) 604-6254 challenge-island.com

Ages: 2-18

Our STEAM teams visit different island destinations each week and tackle challenges using only materials in their treasure chests and their boundless imaginations.

Colorado Ballet Academy

1075 Santa Fe Dr., Denver (303) 837-8888 coloradoballet.org

Ages: Ages 3+

The Academy shapes students into wellrounded, dynamic dancers by empowering our students to freely and creatively express themselves while cultivating their technique and musicality.

Colorado Budokan, LLC

3547 S. Monaco St. Pkwy., Denver (720) 253-7473 coloradobudakan.com

Ages: 4+

We provide professional instruction in the art of karate and promote the history, philosophy, and techniques of traditional Karate-Do.

Colorado School of Acting

9651 M.L.K. Jr Blvd., Denver (720) 233-4832 coloradoschoolofacting.com

Ages: 5-19

If you are serious about acting, ready to take it to the next level, and looking for a program that provides not only acting classes, but also tools, support, and opportunities for your acting development, then you’ll want to try a workshop, and then audition for our Elite Program.

Denver Academy of Musical Arts

1485 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 130, Denver (720) 708-3251 denverama.org

Ages: 8-11

We think learning should be fun and rewarding, and that’s why we incorporate games and props into lessons. We specialize in piano, voice, and guitar lessons, preschool classes, and acting workshops.

Hero Kids Sports

Multiple locations (857) 400-8858 herokidsports.com

Ages: 2-12

Hero Kids Sports is a non-competitive sports enrichment program teaching the fundamentals of sports and the values of teamwork, all while having fun!

Kidcreate StudioBroomfield

5025 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield (303) 578-8060 kidcreate.com

All ages

Weekly classes, camps, workshops, and homeschool classes are age-specific and are tailored to provide each student with the curriculum that suits them best.

Mad Science of Colorado

8380 Zuni St. Unit 105, Denver (303) 403-0432 colorado.madscience.org

Ages: 4-12

Our unique approach gives children a solid scientific foundation that goes beyond the classroom. Children engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demos, and take home an educational science toy every class.

MindCraft Makerspace

2501 Dallas St. #228, Aurora (303) 341-4065 mindcraftmakerspace.com

Ages: 5+

The cutting-edge equipment and a knowledgeable team make our programs a unique experience.

Neighborhood

Music and Theatre

2501 Dallas St., Ste. 130, Aurora (720) 378-3668 ensembleschools.com

Ages: 4+

Neighborhood Music offers private lessons to students ages 4 to 104 in a variety of instruments, including piano, guitar, drums, voice, brass, woodwind instruments, and violin.

Ocean First Swim School

3015 Bluff St., Boulder (303) 444-7234 oceanfirst.blue

Ages: 6 months+

At the Ocean First Swim School, we provide a fun, supportive, and comfortable environment to learn new swimming skills.

Parker Arts, Culture, & Events Center

20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker (303) 805-6800 parkerarts.org

Ages: Vary

Parker Arts is the perfect venue to engage your children in performing arts for the first time.

Personal Achievement Martial

Arts

3964 Youngfield St., Wheat Ridge (720) 287-3796 wheatridgema.com

Ages: Vary

Martial arts is not just self-defense. It’s a tool we use to help kids become leaders. Hundreds of Wheat Ridge parents can’t believe the incredible transformation.

Pi Q Math

3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver (720) 263-5502 piqmath.com

Ages: 5-14 (1st-8th Grade) Dedicated to instilling joy and confidence in math, such that children embrace math for the rest of their lives.

Reel Kids

3063 Sterling Cir. #5, Boulder (720) 212-1244 myreelkids.com

Ages: Vary

What started off as a small-town educational company has now become one of the most recognized performing arts organizations in the Boulder area and beyond. Since opening its doors, Reel Kids has managed to captivate the hearts of audiences nationwide with their state-ofthe-art film classes and interactive theatre.

Robert & Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts

2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver (303) 871-7720 newmancenterpresents.com

All ages

As a cultural anchor for a thriving, dynamic, and diverse 21st-century Denver, the Newman Center provides programming and educational opportunities for students of all ages, in addition to a robust professional development program for K-12 teachers.

Rocky Mountain Conservatory Theatre

216 S. Grant St., Denver (303) 476-0222 youthactors.com

Ages: Vary

Our mission is to teach children the skills they will need to cultivate healthy relationships, build self-esteem, and generate positive attitudes.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids

5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135, Boulder

3425 S. Broadway, Englewood (303) 245-8150 theaterforkids.net

Ages: Varies

Our after-school classes focus on teaching basic acting, vocal, and dance techniques. We create work along with our students in a creative process style to nurture imaginative play.

Stagebugz Theatre

7300 W. Elmhurst Ave., Littleton (720) 295-5389 stagebugztheatre.com

Ages: Vary

Stagebugz is a nonprofit committed to providing fun, safe, and positive performing arts experiences while fostering creativity, compassion, and confidence in young artists through theatre.

Spotlight Performing Arts Center

6328 E. County Line Rd., Unit 102, Littleton (720) 443-2623 spotlightperformers.com

Ages: Vary

It is Spotlight’s mission to operate a positive and professional learning environment where clients of all ages can receive quality instruction and loving support.

Talk to the Camera

Several locations talktothecamera.com

Ages: 6-12

Hours vary

Talk to the Camera’s STEAM-based after-school classes and camps spark imaginations and boost self-confidence through moviemaking and video creation.

The Little Gym of Westminister

10141 Wadsworth Pkwy. #300, Westminster (720) 573-1450 thelittlegym.com

Ages: 4 months+

At The Little Gym, we believe kids should be able to act like kids. We also believe fun environments are especially conducive to the kind of learning that prepares them for life’s adventures.

Town Hall Arts Center

2450 Main St., Littleton (303) 794-2787 townhallartcenter.org

Ages: Vary

We seek to build communities by creating engaging theatre learning experiences for everyone. We offer programs yearround for students of all ages and levels of experience with theatre arts.

Warriors Martial Arts

10958 E. Bethany Dr., Aurora (720) 400-0023 mawarriors.com

Ages: 5+

Our children’s classes consist of active, high-energy instruction with a curriculum designed to develop children’s bodies and minds. Children develop strength, stamina, speed, and flexibility through wellmoderated physical instruction.

Young Voices of Colorado

99 Inverness Dr. E., Ste. 150, Englewood (303) 979-7464 youngvoices.org

Young Voices creates young musicians and lifelong singers with high-level skills that serve them for the rest of their lives. Whether they become professional musicians or music teachers, doctors, or attorneys, we are proud to know that they are better for having spent some time with us.