Boulder County Kids Summer 2016

B OUL DER COUN T Y KIDS Volume XXII No. 3 • CAMP ISSUE 2016

Celebrating Over 21 Years!

“Bird Tree” Acrylic on Canvas by

Sia Cariov, age 10

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14 Pages of Summer Fun!

SUMMER ISSUE

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

Indoor + Outdoor

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, & Surrounding Areas Summer 2016

Contents

21 YEARS

Volume 22 No. 2

Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.

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Note: Many of our covers come from monthly student Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;12 art displays at the Boulder Valley Credit Union at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue next to the Boulder Dinner Theatre. Check it out!

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS is a division of Martin

House Publications, Inc. Published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 17114, Boulder, CO, 80308. Phone number: (303) 939-8767.

Copyright 1995 to 2016 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. Please go to www. bouldercountykids.com for more information.

From the Publisher............................................................. 5

Cover Storyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sia Cariov............................ 5

Kitchen Art Projects................................. 6 Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Planet...................................................... 8 HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY.......... 10 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY............. 12 Dealing With A Vegetarian Teen......... 14 Setting Up Your Child For Success in Sports... 16

What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 18 Regulate, Relate, Reason......... 19 NEWS ABOUT TOWN....................... 20

Learning to Save Money...

Nurturing Success in All Children since 1956

TLC offers early childhood care and education programs to nurture children from eight weeks to six years old. Call today for information on enrolling your child.

Tiny Tim Learning Center is now TLC!

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY........ 36â&#x20AC;&#x201C;40 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY............................. 42â&#x20AC;&#x201C;43

Birthday Party Directory.......... 44â&#x20AC;&#x201C;45 AFTER-SCHOOLâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;PROGRAMS..................... 46â&#x20AC;&#x201C;49 SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS...... 50â&#x20AC;&#x201C;53 Cool Cover Art - Sia Cariov

303.776.7417 (p) 303.776.7471 (f)

www.LearningWithTLC.org

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Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin

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Cover Story: Sia Cariov

ummer is upon us and are we ready for some sun and fun! It is always so nice to get out and swim, run and smell the grass. We hope you have a great time and have a chance to just look at the clouds go by.

Take good care and be in touch!

Jennifer & Indie

Jennifer Martin, Publisher

Indie, West Highland Terrier

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on the next issue

Get the Word Out!

Reach 20,000 families in Boulder County, Broomfield County, and surrounding areas!

The FALL issue deadline is JULY 10th. That issue covers August, September and October. Please call early to reserve your space. This is our BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE. Calendar of Events listings are published at no charge and on a spaceavailable basis. All of our advertising information, rates and sizes are available online. Check out our Advertising Page at www.bouldercountykids. com. Calendar events must be submitted online on our Calendar Submission Form. Receipts will be sent back to you.

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Openings available for private lessons ER LD Ages 4 through high school Beginner through advanced The Program Offers: Note reading, theory & string orchestra Studio & community concerts and recitals STRINGS Weekly private lessons and twice-monthly group lessons New: Birth to 3 toddler classes est 1982

Boulder Suzuki Strings For information call (303) 499-2807

Website: bouldersuzukistrings.org E-mail: info@bouldersuzukistrings.org

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ur cover artist is Sia Cariov who is 10 years old and attends Lincoln Learning Online School.

She is in the 4th grade. Sia has one brother, Teodor, who was a cover artist in 2010. He is now 14 and lives in Spain. Favorite subjects in school are math and science and her favorite food is sushi that her father makes. Favorite restaurants are Brasserie Ten Ten in Boulder and Sachi Sushi in Niwot. Austin Powers is Siaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top pick for movies and she loves watching Good Eats and all other food channels. Top music band is Disclosure she and has her own play list for the car. Sia plays a lot of tennis and her dad is her coach. She also likes to do parkour which is rapid movement around obstacles. She studies art with Lika at Sunflower Studios in Gunbarral. Trixie the dog, Fin the cat, and Pikachu the chinchilla are her family pets. When she grows up, she wants to be a professional tennis player and win Wimbledon for her dad. he cover sponsor is Premier Members Credit Union which provides kids an excellent environment in which to save money and provides incentives, activities, events and mascot visits. To join, or for more information, call (303) 442-8850 in Boulder or (970) 577-0750 in Estes Park, or you can also visit www.BVCU.org.

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KITCHEN ART PROJECTS

with Jean Martin and the Hildegard Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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hese lessons come from the files of artist and teacher Jean Martin. They have been compiled by the Hildegard Center in Lincoln, Nebraska where they have developed the Art Bridges program.

BLOW PAINTING

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS: r Drinking straws r Construction paper (any color), 9” x 13” or other desired sizes r Tempera Paint r Matting to finish the art work r Old shirts to cover clothing and drop cloths/ newspaper to protect surfaces

r Potatoes and carrots— sliced into quarters, wedges or cut into specific shapes such as a flower or star INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Put a small “dab” of paint on the piece of construction paper.

2 . Take the straw and position it next to the “dab” of paint.

3. Gently blow through the straw and move the paint in the direction you want it to go.

4 . Repeat this process with additional dabs of paint until you have the desired design.

5. Let your creation dry flat.

6 . Matte your “Blow Painting” and hang it.

PAINTING “TOOLS” YOU CAN FIND IN THE KITCHEN Look through the drawers and cupboards in your kitchen to come up with some great tools to create art. r Sponges can be cut into various shapes and sizes to help create art

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r Knives can be used to create straight lines and spread paint. r Squeeze bottles are helpful in painting narrow lines and/or experimenting with different textures. r Rags and paper towels are great for spreading paint and blending. r A few drops of paint in a salad spinner can be a creative (but messy!) painting method. r Cooked spaghetti with some paint added can be sensory and be used to create art. r Rolling pins can be used to spread paint colors over paper or a canvas. r Potato mashers and slotted spatulas can be used with paint to make prints. r Plastic wrap can be used to create unique textures. r Aluminum foil can be the basis for sculptures. r Coffee filters can be used to make snowflakes, flowers, and a multitude of other crafts.

Fresh Produce combined with paper and paint can also be used to create art prints: r Apples and pears—cut lengthwise in half r Bananas--cut in half r Oranges and lemons-cut crosswise in half r Corn—cut in half with a stick inserted in the end to make a handle r Bell Peppers—sliced crosswise in half with the seeds removed r Broccoli and cauliflower—separated into individual florets r Mushrooms—sliced button or any round mushrooms lengthwise in half

FINGER PAINTING WITH CHOCOLATE PUDDING

By adding enough water to a package of instant chocolate pudding to give it the consistency of finger paint, any budding artist can have an interesting (and tasty!) new medium to create art.

Use whatever you have on hand to work with the “paint” to create interesting designs.

The texture of the pudding leaves a 3-dimensional effect when applied to paper. This is a great activity for any age.

MODELING CLAY

Air-Hardening Clay r 2 cups baking soda r 1 cup cornstarch r 1 1⁄2 cups cold water Place ingredients in a pan and stir until smooth. Set the

pan over medium heat and stir until boiling. Break up any lumps and cook until it is the consistency of mashed potatoes. Turn out onto a plate and cover with a damp, well-wrung kitchen towel— let the mixture cool. Dust a work surface with cornstarch and knead until pliable—then you are ready to create! You can add food coloring to the clay or leave it white and paint it after it dries.

No-Cook Play Dough r 2 cups all-purpose flour r 1 cup salt r 1 cup cold water r 1 T vegetable oil (can use baby oil) Drop all the ingredients into a plastic bag and seal.

Knead the ingredients together inside the bag then tip it out for modeling fun.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Jean Martin was an award winning artist and teacher who was recognized for her outstanding dedication to and appreciation of the arts in her community. Conversations with Jean about her vision to bring art experiences to senior citizens was the inspiration for Hildegard’s “Art Bridges.” Hildegard is continuing on with her vision through their programs for seniors, children with disabilities and veterans and has just gone international!

Art Bridges project contains more than 120 activities, lessons and/or articles for enrichment, growth and healing in downloadable form (all free of charge). Check out www. hildegardcenter.org or call (402) 488-0678 or please email info@ hildegardcenter.org for more information.

BOULDER’S LARGEST CONSIGNMENT STORE FOR MOMS-TO-BE AND THEIR KIDS!

3183 Walnut Street

in the Walnut Gardens Shopping Center

www.childishthingsconsign.com

Boulder • 303.442.2703

We sell new and gently used furniture, toys and clothing. We have an extensive maternity wear section and lots of NEW cloth diapers .

Don’t have your summer

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planned yet?

Don’t Worry!

Check out pages 22 to 35

14 PAGES of VERY cool SUMMER programs!

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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience

RACHEL CARSON, DDT, and ME

by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

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first met Rachel Carson in 1952 when I was a graduate student in the Yale Conservation Program, which today is called Environmental Studies. I was working on my Master’s degree project. It was to raise funds to save the Sunken Forest on Fire Island, NY. This was a forest of mainly American holly trees on this barrier island off the south coast of Long Island.

Dr. Richard ”Dick” Pough, the well-known bird guide author, had suggested to me that I take on this project.

He gave me the names of various people and foundations to contact. One of them was John Oakes, the N.Y. Times editorial writer, who

photo of Taylor Sanders taken by Erin Sanders

Drawing by Kara Priest

Rachel Carson (1907 – 1964)

Painting by Minnette D. Bickel in honor of the 25th anniversary of the publication of Silent Spring.

wrote an article about my efforts. Rachel Carson read it, called me up, and asked, “Can I help?” Walt Disney had recently made a movie of her book The Sea Around Us. She came to speak at our fundraising dinner about her book and her love of the sea.

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We raised several thousand dollars towards saving the Sunken Forest!

It was about the same time that I received a call from Ernie Brooks, director of the Old Dominion Foundation in New York City. They had approved a grant of $15,000 toward my project, but he could not give the money directly to me. It had to go to a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. I had no idea what that was.

So I immediately called Dick Pough and told him my problem. Two years earlier he and some friends from the Ecological Society had formed a nonprofit. They had just received their taxexempt status. He said that these funds could be funneled through their little

new organization to help my project. When I asked him what its name was, he said, “We’re calling it The Nature Conservancy!” Today this is one of the largest conservation organizations in the world!

I was soon joined in my efforts by others who wanted to help. We were successful in saving the Sunken Forest.

It later became part of the Fire Island National Seashore run by the National Park Service.

Rachel Carson called me again six months later and wanted me to do a survey of what natural areas were still left along the Atlantic Coast between Maine and Florida.

She had received a grant to do this work. I had to turn her down because I had already accepted an important summer job at Valley Ranch in Wyoming. Wow, that was hard for me!

Less than a decade later, Rachel Carson wrote her most famous book, Silent Spring. It was how insecticides, especially DDT, were damaging many of our valuable ecosystems in the United States. As a result, we were losing some of our most important bird species, such

as the Bald Eagle (our national emblem), Osprey, and Peregrine Falcon, to name a few.

When people sprayed DDT to kill various flies and bugs, some of it would get into ponds, streams, and lakes. A tiny water organism would absorb a small amount of DDT. Then a small fish would eat that organism.

Then a bigger fish would eat the smaller one. The amount of DDT would increase in the fatty tissue of each fish as one went up what we call the â&#x20AC;&#x153;food chainâ&#x20AC;? with bigger and bigger fish. Finally when a big bird, like an eagle, would eat one of the large fish, it would get enough DDT in its body to do damage to its egg shells. They would become so soft that the eggs would break. No baby eagles would hatch!

Rachel Carson died of cancer shortly after her famous book was published. She was

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a great biologist and today is recognized as one of the most significant authors of her century. I feel greatly honored to have known her.

Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute) in Boulder.

For 62 years they have helped â&#x20AC;&#x153;connect youth to nature!â&#x20AC;? For information about their programs for kids, check their website at www.thornenature.org or please email info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.

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$400 includes daily lunch at Center for Community (financial assistance available) This week-long intensive therapy program is designed to build communication skills in teens who stutter. Within a supportive and fun environment, campers will interact with others who stutter and participate in activities that help them build confidence, better manage their stuttering, and communicate more effectively This summer program allows teens to develop individualized, motivating therapy goals that can be taken with them into the new school year. Prior experience with stuttering treatment is recommended, but not necessary CAMPERS CAN EXPECT TO: â&#x20AC;˘ Meet other people their age who stutter â&#x20AC;˘ Have fun talking and learning new ways to make talking easier â&#x20AC;˘ Learn more about stuttering â&#x20AC;˘ Be encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings about stuttering

Call 303-492-3066 for more information and/or email alison.kroening@colorado.edu

AT THE START so its still fun at the finish...

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HELPFUL

The Summer of Ingenuity

SERVICES

Over 30 inspiring performances!

JUNE 30 – AUGUST 7, 2016 Season Sponsors CHRIS

Advocacy

& BARBARA CHRISTOFFERSEN

4 FAMILY CONCERTS INCLUDING THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT

Machines and Dreams!

Saturday, July 2, 10 am at Chautauqua Auditorium with S o¯ Percussion – energy, rhythm, and rhyme!

Inspired by Mozart’s Toy Symphony, Colin Matthews’ Machines and Dreams with toy pianos, fishing rods and bird calls!

Safehouse

Domestic Violence Shelter and Advocacy. Open 24 Hours. SPAN provides shelter and advocacy programs to adults, youth, and children experiencing domestic abuse.

835 North Street. Boulder Crisis Line (303) 444-0169 www.safehousealliance.org

Banking Festival & Chamber Orchestra Concerts • Family Concerts • Presenting Series • Music Mash-Ups • Artistic Currents at the Dairy Arts Center • Special Events!

FOR DETAILS AND TICKETS:

COmusic.org

Ride the FREE Hop 2 Chautauqua

BOULDER COUNTY’S PREMIER DESTINATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION Workshops with Festival performers • Private lessons in 22 instruments and voice • Classes and ensembles

Premier Members Credit Union

Banking and savings. For all your banking needs.

5505 Arapahoe, Boulder 303-442-8850 www.bvcu.org

Drug & Alcohol Prevention

SUMMER SESSION: JUNE 6–AUGUST 6, 2016 Natural Highs

Music for All Ages!

200 E. Baseline Rd, Lafayette

COmusic.org | 303.665.0599 Page 10 • www.bouldercountykids.com

Ages 13-19 Hours: 4:15 to 6:15 pm, Tuesdays Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol. Supportive community of teens who are interested in learning about healthy alternatives to drugs & alcohol, the brain chemistry of drugs & alcohol, depression, anxiety, happiness, and so much more! Any teen is welcome to join.

Fees: By donation Avani Dilger avani@naropa.edu 4705 Baseline (NW corner of Baseline & Foothills) 303-859-5778 www.naturalhighs.us

Hair Jack and Jill Salon

Jack & Jill Children’s Salon is the only full-service hair salon exclusively dedicated to kids and tweens in Colorado. From bobs and up-dos to buzz cuts and faux hawks, we do it all. Our talented Style Squad continuously educates themselves on the latest trends. Like them on Facebook and get a $3 off coupon.

2525 Arapahoe, Boulder 202-444-2500 www.jackandjillchildrenssalon.com

Toys Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe

Find all of your favorite toys, gifts, and more at Grandrabbit’s. Three stores to choose from. Free gift wrapping. Special events for children. Check our website for play days!

303-443-0780 - Boulder 303-465-8005 - Broomfield 303-815-1500 - Westminster www.grtoys.com

Travel Carefree Travel

Because all your travel should be carefree. Member of The Travel Society and experts in European travel, family cruises, and more.

3000 Center Green Dr., Suite 220 Boulder, 80301 303-499-9400 www.bouldercarefreetravel.com

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Friends’ School Where gratitude is part of the curriculum and happiness greets you at the door.

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Biking * Climbing * Dance * Disc Golf Drama * Gymnastics * Goats & Gardens Kidz Kamp * Education/Engineering Sailing * Tennis * Science * Ultimate Water Sports & More!

Make your child’s summer fun and enriching!

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Special Family Events:

• Kids to Parks Day – May 21 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) • Civic Area/Library Lawn • Boulder Creek Festival – May 28-30 • Civic Area • Weekend at Valmont – June 11-12 • Valmont Bike Park • Summer Sounds Family Concert Series – June 18, July 23, Aug. 27 (7 p.m. festivities; show 8:30 p.m.) • Civic Area Bandshell • Star Spangled Splash – July 4 weekend • Boulder Reservoir • SummerFest – July 30 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) • Civic Area/Library Lawn

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Birthday Parties: Let us host your next swimming, gymnastics,

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Meeting Needs: We offer a wide range of specialized and

pottery, indoor climbing or cycling themed birthday party.

inclusive social and recreational programs for people with disabilities and provide low- and no-cost after-school and vacation day programming for low-income families.

For our latest program offerings and events, visit: BoulderParks-Rec.org or call 303-413-7260

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HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY coping skills, self-soothing, and selfconfidence. Also offering parent support.

Fees: $110/hr, option of sliding scale on limited basis. Tatum is a registered play therapist (RPT) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

Hours: M-F, 9 am-7 pm, Sat: 8 am-1 pm.

Advantage Electrolysis The Art of Electrolysis by Rebecca, C.E. 5757 Central Avenue Suite 150 Boulder

(303) 444-6861

www.advantageelectrolysis.com Electrolysis. Fifteen-minute to onehour treatments with 20 years experience. $15 off with a mention of Boulder County Kids!

Hours: M-Th, 10 am-5 pm. Call for appointment. See ad.

Dr. Birchann Paffenbarger 745 Poplar Avenue Boulder

(720) 445-6709

www.MyBoulderChiropractor.com Ages: All. Dr. Birchann Paffenbarger at Boulder Chiropractic specializes in pediatric and prenatal care. Safe and comfortable treatment may help a pregnant woman’s body prepare for birth and help with fetal positioning for an easier pregnancy and delivery. Chiropractic is a gentle and natural treatment that may help children of any age with colic, ear aches, hyperactivity, growing pains, and much more. Call Boulder Chiropractic today!

Hours: Call for appointment.

Doctor At Your Door Dr. Carole Gedenberg, M.D. Countywide

(720) 418-1705

www.doctoratyourdoor.co boulderdoctors@gmail.com Ages: 0-18 years.

A delightful pediatrician who makes house calls on nights and weekends.

Board certified pediatrician.

Fees: See website.

Hours: 24 hours.

See ad.

Beauty Benefits Bethany Gray 4800 Baseline Road, Suite C-108 Boulder

Core Therapeutic Center Tatum Oman, LPC, RPT 1634 Walnut, Suite 221 Boulder

(601) 668-8100

beautybenefitsboulder@gmail.com www.vagaro.com/BeautyBenefits Complete skin and brow care. Licensed esthetician. Eyebrow shaping, lash & brow tinting, customized facials, lash extensions. Convenient Boulder location at the Phenix suites. Online booking for easy scheduling.

Hours: See website to schedule. See ad.

(720) 470-7244

tatum@coretherapeuticcenter.com www.coretherapeuticcenter.com Ages: 3-12 years old.

Offering play therapy and animal-assisted therapy for children experiencing a social, behavioral, and/or emotional concern. Encourages self-awareness and acceptance of all feelings, increases

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and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0-50 depending on family income. Healthy Kids and Adults can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. Call for more information.

Hours: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Boulder County Healthy Kids Boulder/Longmont

(720) 515-1454

Germaine Weaver, PT

Integrative Physical Therapy

2299 Pearl Street, Suite 301 Boulder

(303) 444-2233

www.bouldercranio.com gweaverpt@yahoo.com Ages: All. Germaine Weaver, PT delights in helping babies and children enjoy a healthy start to life. Over 33 years experience as a Physical Therapist and 28 years as a CranioSacral Therapist. Hands-on therapy for resilience, to recover quicker from health issues. Play therapy for integration, plus fun.

Hours: M-F, 10 am to 6 pm and by appointment.

www.bouldercountyhhs.org Ages: All. Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults assists individuals and families to enroll in health insurance and access affordable health care. Healthy Kids and Adults helps individuals and families enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Medicaid

Bethany Gray Licensed Esthetician

Eyebrow Shaping Lash & Brow Tinting

Skin & Brow Care 601-668-8100 Ask about Dermaplaning Services

Customized Facials Lash Extensions

NEW CLIENTS: $15 off if you mention Boulder County Kids! www.AdvantageElectrolysis.com 5757 Central Avenue Suite 150 • Boulder • 80301

Call for your appointment today!

NEW LOCATION! 303.444.6861

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4800 Baseline Rd. Suite 106 Phenix Suites

Boulder

For a complete list of services and to book online

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Don’t take time out of your busy day to bring your child to the doctor.

We’ll work with your schedule.

We care for children in your home.

DR. CAROLE GEDENBERG, MD Board Certified Pediatrician

KIDS LOVE HOUSE CALLS

720-418-1705 www.DoctorAtYourDoor.CO CARING FOR PATIENTS 18 AND YOUNGER

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Dealing with a Vegetarian Teen

by Donna Feldman, MS RDN

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f your teenager, or preteen, announced “I’m not eating meat anymore. I’m vegetarian (or vegan),” what would be your first reaction?

Panic? Irritation? You would not be alone. The last thing a busy parent of teenagers needs is yet another monkey wrench thrown into the delicate machinery of daily family life. Do you have the time and energy to quickly become an expert on vegetarian cooking and teen nutrition, while also dealing with school issues, monitoring social media usage, scheduling and driving car pools, worrying about drugs and alcohol, enforcing rules,

working, managing home finances and having a life?

Do you look forward to cooking two separate meals every night? You probably don’t.

While raising my own teens and counseling parents on nutrition issues for their kids, I’ve met plenty of people in that exact situation.

And I’ve seen as many ways to cope as there are families.

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Reactions range from complete disengagement—make yourself a PB&J for dinner every night to extreme involvement—research and write a report about all the consequences of giving up meat, along with a detailed plan on how you will make up for any nutritional deficiencies, along with recipes and meal plans.

So where should you begin? You may not demand a 10-page research report, but if your teenager wants to be a vegetarian or vegan, I believe he or she should be involved in the implementation. Their decision to give up meat should not turn into another chore for Mom or Dad to deal with. That means learning about the nutritional issues involved and finding foods and recipes that are healthy and that they will eat.

Protein is one important consideration. Meat and dairy foods are high protein, so vegetarians and vegans include plant protein sources like beans, nuts and whole grains in their daily diet. But, in the world of the new vegetarian teen, it could be all about soy burgers, energy bars, fake meat, plant-based “milk” and soy lattes. And that can be a problem. A teenager who gives up meat (and if vegan, dairy and eggs), left to his or her own devices

could end up eating an unbalanced and highly processed diet.

This is where parents need to step in. It might be tempting to make meal planning easy and just load up on packages of soy burgers. But your teen would be missing out on the variety and health benefits of a diverse plantbased diet, full of vegetables, beans, grains, nuts, fruit, dairy and eggs. Not to mention the variety of flavors and textures that go along with all those foods. From a health standpoint, a steady diet of soy burgers isn’t that different from a steady and equally unbalanced diet of fast food cheeseburgers.

Several vitamins and minerals are also of concern for vegetarian or vegan teens.

Calcium is critical for bone growth, especially during growth spurts in the teen years. Dairy foods like milk, yogurt and cheese are the best natural sources. Plant milks are poor sources of calcium unless they’re fortified. Many are these days, and foods like legumes and greens are also naturally good calcium sources. Vitamin B12 may be of concern for vegans, as it’s only found in animal-sourced foods. The form of iron in meat is better absorbed than the iron salts in plant foods, but a balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide enough of this mineral.

The good news about having a vegetarian or vegan teen: it’s an opportunity for the family to explore recipes and meals that are more plant-based. When planned

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH properly, it’s a healthier diet for everyone. The point isn’t forced conversion to a meatless diet. Rather, you can learn about strategies for eating less meat.

And keep in mind, the teenage years are for exploring, developing an identity and pushing against boundaries. Giving up meat may be a permanent change, inspired by peer pressure or concerns about the environment or animals. But it may also be temporary or sporadic. One week it’s all about vegan foods; the next week your son is guzzling milk or eating ice cream. Your vegetarian daughter may also eat chicken. My advice: as long as they’re eating good food, ignore these inconsistencies, but keep them involved with meal planning.

Donna P. Feldman is a Louisvillebased registered dietitian, whose food philosophy favors the Mediterranean-style diet. She’s the author of Feed Your Vegetarian Teen, writes the Radio Nutrition blog and co-hosts the Walk Talk Nutrition podcast.

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Howard Hughes: The Secret Life Author: Charles Higham Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Price: $7.99 (Google Play), $23.10 (Amazon.com) Ages: 14+ Summary: Higham’s book details the life of one of the

most major contributors to aviation in the 20th century.

A self-made man, Howard Hughes was a successful filmmaker, inventor, entrepreneur, engineer and aviator. His accomplishments before entering aviation were many. He was creating popular films in his early 20s, and saw heavy involvement in both business and real-estate. By 1939, at just 34, Hughes had already test flown the Hughes H1, D2, and XF 11. All were part of his own aircraft production company, Hughes Aircraft. Furthermore, he would go on to purchase TWA airlines, only adding to an already impressive legacy in the industry. All of this success was not without its struggles, however. It was common knowledge that Hughes had become less public as he aged. Many attributed this to worsening obsessive compulsive disorder and other physical stresses. However, Hughes never let the challenges stop him. He always seemed to push through and emerge the victor despite the toll of a situation, and his legacy certainly displays that. Overall, this book will give you an in-depth analysis of the man many thought they knew, despite the secret life which he led behind closed doors.

The reading level for this story in reality lies somewhere in the 11-12 range as it pertains to difficulty. I only list 14 and up as some slightly more mature topics such as mental illness do appear in the story. Otherwise, it is a great read, and shows that even when challenges present themselves, a positive legacy can still be left if proper dedication is given to success.

What I Liked About the Book: As a future pilot and

somebody who spent a great deal of his time interested in aviation throughout my childhood, The Aviator, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, was a movie which stood out to me at the time of its release. It was quite a spectacle to witness the story of a man who test flew so many aircraft such as the H1 Racer, XF 11, and Hercules H4 all at a time in which developments were being made in aviation left and right. This book gives young aviation enthusiasts who may have already seen the film a chance to learn more about the man portrayed on screen.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Setting Your Child up for Success in Sports

by Tatum Oman

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ports can be amazing for children. Along with the physical attributes, sports can help increase self confidence, communication and cooperation skills, and lower anxiety.

If in the wrong sport, negative affects can occur as well.

A question that I am asked sometimes is what sport would be a good fit for my child? Is s/he ready for a team sport? Is it okay to quit a sport and try something new?

This article will be based on the emotional/feeling side of an individual and is meant to help brain storming.

gymnastics. Some team sports include lacrosse, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, football, hockey, and softball/ baseball.

Individual sport or team sport?

There are many things to consider when choosing a sport for your child. Your child first and foremost must have a desire to play a sport.

There are many sports to choose from. To begin with,

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team vs. individual is a big question. Is your child easily distracted? Does your child exhibit extreme anxiety or high frustration in life (s/he may seem to not have triggers and explode spontaneously, cry easily)? If you said yes to any of these, an individual sport is advised to start with and depending on the child possibly the only type sports s/he ever does.

Individual sports allow more one-on-one attention encouraging focus. Some of those sports involve individuals playing solo but can affect a team. In these sports, children can learn some of the same social lessons that they learn from team sports. A few can also lead to a small team within a team, for instance a relay track team which would be an easier transition to a bigger team sport if that is a desired goal of the child’s.

The child needs to be able to build their self confidence and lower anxiety prior to playing on a team sport so to be more successful. Being successful individually is one way to help build his/her self confidence. Examples of individual sports: martial arts (*there are many kinds, look into before committing), tennis, climbing, cycling, track, archery, skiing, swimming,

Which sport do we choose?

Physical Requirements

Once you have figured out if your child would most likely would be successful in an individual sport or team, the next step is which one exactly. Certain sports require more hand-eye coordination like tennis, basketball and hockey while others require more balance like soccer. Softball/baseball requires a lot of focus to name another. Take into account their body size as well; smaller bodied children may have an easier time in lacrosse vs. football where a smaller child may be knocked around easier. A child will have more success if s/he obtains the requirements first.

It is worth researching what is needed prior to making a commitment to that sport. It is not to say your child cannot improve in the sport and likely will especially if placed correctly and the right amount of praise and encouragement is given.

Time Committment

Different sports require d i ff e r e n t t i m e c o m m i t ments as well. Is your child an introvert, needing more alone time after school to help stay grounded? What is

your child’s schedule currently like? Busy or have a lot of time to fill because restless? Some sports meet once a week while others meet 5 to 6 times a week. Also, is your child active in life currently so it would not be a big change to be in a physically demanding sport like football?

How can I help my child’s self confidence and success?

S o y o u h a v e i t n a rrowed down and your child is signed up for their sport.

How can you help your child be successful, have fun, and increase their self confidence? With a mix of encouragement and constructive criticism. Timing is Huge here. When your child is proud of themselves, let them be proud. After a game, it is not the time for constructive criticism. It is the time for praise and encouragement.

Examples: Good job! You rocked it! I saw you make that goal, way to go! You should be proud of yourself!

Constructive Criticism

It is hard at times to not say something right away, however, your child will hear you more if you wait. If your child asks you for immediate feedback, let them know how proud you are and that s/he should be proud as well. To give you time to think about it and you can talk later on.

Ask them what do they think?

They may know the answer and ask for specific help. If help is not asked for but you really want to help them, a few days later when practicing, work into the play what s/he needs help with. If focus is a concern, there are exercises that can help learn this skill. And it will not necessarily involve the field or court.

Sports can truly build up a

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child and enhance their life; however, if not chosen wisely a sport can hinder a child as well. If a child makes a commitment to a team and then wants to quit mid-season, have your child at least sit on the bench so to support the team for that season. Explore with your child why the desire to quit if at end of the season and not wanting to go back. Is it something that can be worked on like dexterity or coordination? Or are they wanting to try something new and explore their happiness within something else? Just as an adult, a child discovers their passions in experiencing. Let’s help them to have amazing experiences.

Tatum is a play therapist who utilizes play therapy and animal assisted therapy (with her hedgehog) in her work with children 3-13 years old who are experiencing a hard time emotionally/behaviorally.

She also offers parent coaching.

She is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and founder of the Core Therapeutic Center in Boulder. Please visit www.childtherapyboulder.com or call Tatum at (720) 470-7244 for more information.

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?

Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

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My wife worries all the time. Sometimes she will cancel events just because she is too worried about things going wrong. I know it is something from her childhood because her mother said she has

always been like this. It keeps her up a night and keeps her home too much. What can we do about this?

Signed loving husband

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Excessive worrying is also known as Chronic Anxiety.

Anxiety is not good for our health, physically, mentally or emotionally. Some people believe their anxiety/worrying keeps them safe or keeps bad things from happening.

In fact, it does neither. That could be thought of as “magical thinking.” Somehow one’s thoughts alone can

control the outside world. I can “think” events to happen or not. This does not work except coincidently.

Chronic anxiety often starts in childhood and raises one’s “anxiety set point” for life. We speak of people being “high strung” as though they were the strings of a violin wound too tight. This is a condition that needs therapy and medication management with antidepressants. They have been found to control anxiety very well. They help to lower the anxiety set point and may help your wife contain her worrying. People with an anxiety disorder do not have the ability to relax and trust in the belief that everything will be all right.

We control what we can and give the rest over to the powers that be.

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My husband does not seem to like any of my friends. It gets very hard for me to invite people over that he doesn’t like. I think it is hard on our relationship. Do I really have to give up my friends for a good marriage?

Signed three-year marriage

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Recently an old high school buddy of 50 years ago came to visit my friend for a week.

My friend was worried that his buddy would prove offensive to his wife, as his buddy was often opinionated and “crass” But my friend’s wife was up to the task at hand.

She engaged the old high

school buddy with wit and humor. They went on to have a fun week of seeing the sights in their town. She was what we used to call a “good sport.” Are women just better at that than men? Are we more adaptable or adjustable or just more willing to put up with someone because he is our husband’s old friend? Or does this not necessarily hold true.

Please don’t give up your friends for the sake of your husband or even your marriage. Doing so will mean that you will disappear and that his desires are more important than yours. After years of being eroded, you will no longer recognize yourself. This is about the art of compromise. How can a marriage survive without give and take? If your husband is averse to going to couple’s counseling, perhaps there are marriage or interpersonal relationship classes in your church or elsewhere in your town. They are often less intimidating than couple’s counseling. It’s a good place to start. You might also consider beginning individual therapy yourself.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Regulate, Relate, Reason

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by Jessica Dancingheart

any Gen X-ers and Millennials are suffering from stress, and their stress bleeds out onto their children.

Unfortunately, they and their children are using unhealthy stress management tools like watching two or more hours of movies or TV a day, surfing the Internet, overeating, self-medicating with alcohol or other drugs, smoking, taking prescription anti-anxiety drugs, and napping and sleeping more than they need.

These coping mechanisms beget more stress in the longterm. Our children are suffering.

According to the 2011 Hea l t h y Ki d s Colorado Survey, 24.3 percent of high school students in Colorado reported feeling sad everyday for two weeks or more to the point that their daily activities were effected, 14.5 seriously considered suicide, and 6.6 percent attempted suicide one or more times.

Unfortunately, many people try to reason with the children or adults who are suffering from stress. The reality is that we need to follow the three Rs—regulate, relate, then reason.

Many of you when reading this will get what I am saying about how reasoning is futile: “Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down.”

So what does it mean to regulate, relate and then reason? What happens in the brain when people, young and old, are stressed is that

their amygdala or “lizard” brain is activated. They feel fear and become reactive.

They are unable to focus.

Their thinking is unreasonable. They are basically in survival model. They are not available to be reasoned with or engaged intellectually.

To help anybody who is stressed, including children, get out of survival mode, once you meet their physical needs for nutritious food, a safe comfortable predictable environment, sleep, a vibrant and supportive community with healthy relationships, several techniques can be used to regulate the nervous system: 1) orientation to the present moment. This is similar to the concept of distraction used by some parents to calm their children, and it is very specific in that the change in focus is deliberate to bring into awareness what is actually going on by encouraging the stressed person to name colors and objects, and sense textures, smells and sounds; 2) instead of punishing and breaking off connection, move in and offer presence and safe touch to the extent that it is welcomed by the child or adult who is dis-regulated; 3) model rhythmic deep breath. Deep breath slows the heart rate, gets more oxygen to the brain, and calms people; 4) try to calm yourself down using one of the above methods. As humans, because we have what are called mir-

ror neurons, we are very affected by the psychological state of one another. Do you ever notice how your emotional state can be affected by somebody else’s? It works both ways.

As people become regulated, their breathing becomes deeper, their muscles relax, the tension in their face melts, and you can begin to relate. As you relate, don’t try to control them, rather engage them in conversation or non-verbal communication. Offer understanding and compassion in the form of guessing what they may need with the desire to connect, not to change or manipulate them into a different emotional or mental state. Show interest in them. Relating can also be used as a way to regulate, if you are coming from a regulated place. As you regulate and relate, you will notice that the discussion can become more creative and “reasoned”—like a cloud has been lifted.

Next time you are stressed out or are with somebody

who is, don’t tell them to calm down, instead regulate, relate and then reason.

Of course, it is optimal to be proactive and take good care of yourself and your children by eliminating undue stress—by sleeping enough, eating nutritious food, connecting with nature, having a strong vibrant community with healthy face-toface interactions, exercising, having a safe warm physical environment, and creating routines. And in your community, if you know of people who are stretched very thin, help them by offering what you can of the above.

Jessica Dancingheart is a mother, peace activist and skilled facilitator coach who brings her sincere and intelligent leadership to families, schools, the justice system, workplaces, and private clients.

She has over a decade of experience with nonviolent communication, The work of Byron Katie and body awareness techniques. She has been a columnist for Boulder County Kids since 2007. She is a long-time restorative justice practitioner. To find out more about her work and trainings please visit www.openingtopossibilities.com, call (303) 589-8420 or email her at jessica@openingtopossibilities.com for more information.

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o u i s v i l l e Tr e b o l Soccer Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 1996, Erich Delfs, director of coaching, added, “We’re only as good as our dedicated coaches...” Coaches come from different backgrounds and levels of experience; players, regardless of ability become valued, dependable teammates while having fun. Please check out www. trebolsoccer.org for more information.

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WIM•Float•SWIM! is opening a satellite location in Boulder.

This marks a return to Boulder for Infant Aquatics and Judy Heumann. Judy spent 25 years teaching survival swimming to thousands of babies and children in Boulder before opening the unique SWIM•Float•SWIM! Aquatic Academy in Longmont in 2010. ‘this is Boulder County’s only swim school dedicated to teaching infants, toddlers and young children aquatic survival skills. Private lessons will be offered at the warm water Mapleton Hospital therapy pool in northwest Boulder, Monday through Thursday mornings which began in April. Visit their website at www.swimfloatswim.com or call (303) 499-2229 for more information on both the Longmont and new Boulder locations.

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he National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States (National Geographic Books; ISBN: 978-1426216510; March 2016; $26; hardcover), is coming out just in time for the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. This flagship, best-selling parks travel reference has been 100 percent redesigned and updated with all-new information and maps. Since it was first published in 1989, this title has sold more than 1.25 million copies. And, to get the whole family involved, National Geographic Kids is also publishing an edition for the young adventurers. For more information check out shop. nationalgeographic.com. ational Geographic is also offering the chance to win a spectacular family vacation for four to Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks. “This fabulous 8-day family adventure from National Geographic Expeditions is a dream trip come true. Discover the incredible geological treasures of the American Southwest and marvel at the rainbow colors of the high desert; explore the Grand Canyon’s North Rim on foot or mule; hike amid Zion’s wonderland of slot canyons, hanging gardens, and waterfalls, and splash through the Narrows of the Virgin River; wind through Bryce

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Canyon’s whimsical maze of red rock spires, and go on a scavenger hunt. Stay in historic park lodges with Old West atmosphere, and take part in activities and excursions geared for explorers of all ages. The National Geographic National Parks Sweepstakes runs through August 31. To enter or obtain full Official Rules go to: NationalParksSweeps.com.

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ouisville-based registered dietitian Donna P. Feldman, MS RDN, has published Feed Your Vegetarian Teen, for parents of teens who decide to give up meat. There are many reasons for teens to experiment with diet changes: peer pressure, concern about animal welfare, concern about the environment and personal health and weight.

Vegetarian and vegan diets are a popular choice in Boulder County. Parents may see this as yet another parenting chore to make life with teenagers even more complicated. “Feed Your Vegetarian Teen” gives parents the tools to understand nutrition and health implications of a meatless diet. The book includes basic nutrition information for vegan or vegetarian teens, and information about the benefits of plant-based diets for health and the environment. Recipes use high protein foods—from meat to tofu—as condiments,

so everyone can share one meal, adding the protein food of their choice. The book is available on Amazon for $11.95 paperback, or Kindle version for $3.99, and it is available at The Boulder Bookstore in the Vegetarian Cooking section. For more information check out www.

FeedYourVegetarianTeen. com.

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ear Boulder early childhood community, It is with a bittersweet but full heart of love and gratitude that I write this letter to you to let you know that our wonderful Blue Sky Kindergarten will be closing its star gates as of June 1st.

The teachers and I have been blessed with over 25 years of joy in serving so many families who have been so deeply devoted to their children. I owe so much to the amazing teachers who have been involved with our school and I know that we all will continue our journey in sharing our love of these most magical years of early childhood.

As we sing everyday at our school…“la la this away, la la that away, la la this away, here we go….” Deep thanks to all of you for your kindness and support that made our school so special. And many thanks to Boulder County Kids for their dedication to sharing and caring for our community with their great publication. With love, Mindy Upton.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH FINANCIAL WHEN SHOULD KIDS START LEARNING TO SAVE MONEY?

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by Steve Carr

he answer is simple: As soon as possible! Experts concur that there is no such thing as starting too early when it comes to learning to save.

While it’s obvious that a 3-year-old is not going to understand portfolio management or know what a money market account is, toddlers begin to learn about controlling their behavior, sharing, making better choices, etc.

So go ahead and introduce the savings concept.

In fact, it is generally easier to teach the value of savings with younger children than with teenagers or college-bound students. In most cases, younger children actually respond better because savings can be fun, (such as putting coins in a savings bank and watching their money grow), or observing Mommy and Daddy discussing saving and spending decisions. In addition, they have far less peer pressure to spend money, and parents can help guide and reward them to make savings a habit early on.

Further, when kids are young, it is also easy to integrate learning about savings into their daily lives.

For example, when reading Winnie the Pooh to them,

interject… “Notice that how Winnie the Pooh loves to eat honey, but still tries to save some honey for blustery days ahead? Well, just like Winnie, it is important for us as a family to not buy everything we want. Instead, we can take that money and put it in our savings for another day for when times are not so good.”

As time goes by, reinforcement is critical! Remind them, over the past years when you wanted all of those new toys like puzzles, dolls, action figures, and so on. Well, instead of buying those things, we put that money into your own savings account which has now grown to $535.95. With your continued help, we hope that balance will continue to grow, so when you get older, you will have enough money to purchase your first used car instead of financing it, since financing makes a car cost even more. This helps to

“Compounding interest is the most powerful force in the Universe” – Albert Einstein

illustrate how saving money today [instead of spending it] will be there for them later in life to buy even bigger, more meaningful things. Also, taking them to the financial institution to actually make their own deposits can further their learning and make savings a habit.

Time is of the essence.

The earlier one starts to save money, the more time it has to earn compound interest and double in value.

Compounding interest simply means, earned interest also earns interest, and that extra amount begins to grow exponentially. The Rule of 72 is a formula to estimate how many years it takes for an investment to double. Divide the average annual interest rate into 72. The answer is the number of years.

More importantly, consider that an extra 10 to 12 years of portfolio growth can double the size of a nest egg due to how compounding interest and the Rule of 72 can work for you. Small savings adds up over the years and for example, regular deposits at a young age can accumulate up to a million dollars or more. And the extra 10 to 12 years can make a $½ million become $1 million, or $2 million become $4 million, etc.

If your children are older, it still is never too late to help them learn the importance of saving and help them start budgeting money. For example, before they need a new computer or cell phone, explain to them that it is better to save money to help pay for these types of things.

Take time to help them develop their own short and longterm goals. This will show them how saving money today will help them attain more expensive items they want (delayed gratification) like a new computer or cell phone. Give them opportunities to earn money by helping you around the house; it’s a win-win situation!

And finally, how much should one save? As you can see, savings is not only important, but is very powerful to help improve the quality of life. Experts say 10%.

While this is a good rule of thumb, work on stretching that to more when you can.

Find ways to trim spending money and earn extra money.

Take those dollars and sock them away. Those extra savings today will help make your future so much brighter.

Happy $avings!

Steve Carr is the Business Development Consultant at Premier Members Credit Union.

Ask about savings incentives for children under 13 years old, and a youth checking account with a debit card with no monthly fee for high school students. Contact Steve Carr (303) 657-7558 or scarr@ pmcu.org for more information.

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Academy Stables Summer Camps

Lafayette. Ages 6+. 9 am to 4 pm. M-F. $395. Wildly popular horse camps for horse-crazy kids! Camps run every week of the summer. Tuition: $395.

Safety-oriented. Beginner through advanced levels. Camps include riding lessons, horse painting and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse care and safety lessons, games, and a horse show/pizza day Friday! Helmets provided. Early bird discounts. Riding lessons, birthday parties, boarding, and pony rides also available! Please call (303) 6654637 or visit our website at www.academystables.com for more information and to sign up online.

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Boulder: Ages 2½-6. Louisville: Ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with extended stay options 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fulland part-day and drop-in available for preschoolers and their siblings (up to age 8). Creative theme-based camps: Our Galaxy, Wizards & Potions, Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales, Wet & Wild, Pirates & Buried Treasure and more. ABK and ALK maintains small group sizes to promote social growth and guidance through play and

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Boulder: call Tina Davis at (303) 4999854 or email director.abk@gmail. com. Louisville: call Kristen Argow at (303) 665-9669 or email ka@ activeboulderkids.com or check out www.activeboulderkids.com and www. activelouisvillekids.com for more information. Active bodies. Active minds.

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Adventure Quest

Boulder, Longmont, and other Front Range locations. Ages 6-16. Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning outdoor experience like none other! In small groups of like ages, the heroes read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, and battle using safe, foam swords. As with all Renaissance Adventures programs, Adventure Quest is designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other 21st century skills. Get a $75 discount for joining for the first time, and a $75 credit for referring others! Visit www.RenaissanceAdventures.com or call (303) 786-9216. See ad.

Afterbeat Drum School

Louisville. World Rhythms Drumming Camp!

Ages 8-11. Day camp. Weeks of June 13, June 20, July 11 & July 18. Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 pm. $175 + $10 materials fee. A weeklong exploration and introduction of world rhythms on hand drums and drum set. We will build a foundation of rhythm using Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, African, and Western music (rock and roll!). Students play in a group, make their own percussion instrument and perform live! Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground in downtown). Contact Christopher Beers at (720) 837-5410 or you can visit us online at www.afterbeatdrumschool.com to register.

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Longmont. For ages 3-5 and 6-12! (varies by program). Half-day and full-day options, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 pm. Morning camps are themed and vary from week to week, options available. Afternoon camps for ages 4+, Ninja, gymnastics, trampoline-guaranteed to wear your kids out! We also offer weekly classes. See our website for details. Fees vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue. Call (303) 651-1456 or you can email frontdesk@ airbornegym.com or please check out www.airbornegym.com for more information. New Frederick location coming soon!

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Alaya Preschool Summer Camp

Boulder. For ages 3 through kindergarten. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.. Alayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curriculum is experiential, play-based and grounded in the exploration and appreciation for the richness of ordinary, everyday life. Creative arts, social play, exploration and discovery on an acre of yards and gardens. Location: 3340 19th St. 80304. Call (303) 449-5248, email alaya@alayapreschool. org or visit our website alayapreschool. org for more information about our year round program.

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Bixby Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 5-10. Day Camp. M-F. 7:15 am to 5:45 pm. M-F. State of Colorado Dept. of Human Services, #46939. An exciting summer adventure with weekly themes such as Theater Production, Acrobats and Jugglers, Jurassic Park, and Ghanian Drum & Dance, in addition to art/ crafts, outdoor activities, games, swimming, cooking, story/reading time.

Special activities can include visits to areas outside of Bixby, Avid4 Adventure, and swimming lessons.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Do you need help paying for summer care/camps?

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BackStory Theatre Youth Classes & Camps

Broomfield. Ages 5-14. Day Camp.

Half - d a y a n d f u l l-d a y o p tio n s .

BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, and community performances. Register now for camp sessions for beginning to advanced students. Camps include a public performance at the Broomfield Auditorium.

Schedules available online. Fees from $245. For more information, email info.backstorytheatre@gmail.com or call (720) 263-0836 or check online at www.backstorytheatre.org.

Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-13. M-F. June 6 to August 12. 8 am to 4 pm. Boulder Country Day’s summer program has something for everyone! BCD’s summer program offers weeklong day camps for students ages 3-8 and a wide variety of specialty classes for students ages 3-13. Your child will discover his/ her excellence in camps and classes ranging from LEGO® to literacy, day camp to art classes, soccer to chess, science, music, theater, technology, foreign language, and more! Mix and match your BCD camp selections to create a custom program that works for your child and your schedule and fits your budget. BCD is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Costs vary depending on selections. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please visit www.bouldercountryday.org or email summer@ bouldercountryday.org for more information.

Boulder Dinner Theatre Academy

Boulder. Ages 5-17. Day Camps. BDT Academy Summer Drama Camps.

Middle/high school camps include instruction, auditioning, rehearsing, and performing on the BDT stage.

For elementary ages, we collaborate with the City of Boulder and offer two week-long Spring Break camps and ten 1-week play-making camps. Contact Carrie Hausfather at (303) 449-6000 x193 or bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www.bdtacademy.org for more information.

Boulder. Ages 2.5 years to 12 years.

Day Camps. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm with extended day options from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Offering traditional day camp, specialty camp, and preschool camp options, such as Legos®, sports, science, art, pottery, theater, leadership, farming, gardening, and more.

Location: 6007 Oreg Ave., 80303.

Contact (303) 998-1900, shari@boulderjcc.org, or michael@boulderjcc.org with any questions. For more information visit boulderjcc.org/camps.

Boulder Performing Arts Musical Theater Camps

Boulder. Preschool ages 3-5, M-F. Half-day camp: 9 to 11 am. $95.00.

Ages 5-13: from 9 to 3 pm. $295-$650.

All camps sing, dance, act, make our sets and script. Choose the part you want. Show themes include: Little Orphan Annie, Minions, Mary Poppins, Pocahontas, Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland. Advanced 2-week camps: ages 8-13, Hercules and School of Rock. The “voice” singing camp. Green screen film making spoofs on Star Wars, Harry Potter and The Avengers.

Private music/voice instruction and more. Shows on stage every Friday!

Visit our website for details Earlybird sign up discounts save $25.00 per family if you register before April 1st.

Location: 355 Ponca Place, 80303.

Contact Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 8594195 or email boulderperformingarts2@ gmail.com and check out www.bpac. biz for more information.

Boulder Parks and Recreation

Boulder. For ages 4-16. Day camps.

School Day Off: Enjoy action-packed days of exciting and diverse, ageappropriate games, sports, swimming, indoor climbing, arts, crafts and more.

Register today. Summer Camps: Get ready for a great summer of fun and adventure. Choose from more than 100 state-certified camps offering arts, dance, drama, gymnastics, golf, sports, swimming, boating, biking, Frisbee®, Legos®, goats and gardens and more!

Registration started March 1. Locations and times vary. Call (303) 413-7620 or check www.BoulderParks-Rec.org for more information.

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Boulder School of Metals

Boulder. Ages 13-18. Day camp. M-Th. 11 am to 2 pm. One session: June 6th to 9th. Metalsmithing/jewelry making. This introductory class provides a unique opportunity for teens to explore and develop the necessary technical skills for making jewelry in a wellequipped professional studio. Cost: $265. Call Shelly Bohin at (720) 8831233 or please email info@boulderschoolofmetals.com or check online at www.boulderschoolofmetals.com for more information.

Broomfield Academy

Broomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer enrichment day camp: “Summer Discovery” M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, June 6 to July 29. Before & after care available from 7 am to 6 pm. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts.

One-week & two-week camp sessions, including educational and fun exploration of architecture, science experimentation, the Wild West, 3D printing and robotics, art creation, the Olympics and musical theater. Splash and swim in onsite saltwater pool and enjoy educational fun weekly field trips. Ageappropriate arts & crafts, outdoor play and sports, and other fun activities.

Children in the summer preschool and prep programs (ages 3-14) will focus on enriching and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. A good blend of fun, activity, and academic education. Location: 7203 W. 120th Ave. Call (303) 469-6449 or email principal@ broomfieldacademy.com or check out www.broomfieldacademy.com for more information.

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music/Art/Science Camp

Boulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. Pull on your boots and polish your spurs. Camp Oonie Koonie Cha is an action-packed music camp for children. This year’s camp features the Wild West, as we reenact the excitement of riding the range, with barrel racing on handmade painted horses and telling coyote tales around the campfire. Campers make their own instruments, learn great songs and stories, and receive a complimentary T-shirt and CD. Bronco Ben, Kit Cat Kelye, Skedaddle Sue, and Antelope Amy will gallop and gallumph the giggling gophers out of you! Plus, a whippersnappin’ special dippity do dah day with Jeff Coyote Kagan. Yee Haw! Visit our websites for dates and times. Fills up quickly, so shake a leg.

Location: 7520 South Boulder Road, 80303. Visit www.campokc.com or call Amy Haywood at (303) 413-1711 or email bouldercampokc@gmail.com for more information.

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Central City Opera

Central City. Ages 12-18. Day camp.

July 29-31, 2016, 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. $300. All-Access Pass Day Camp.

Spend 3 days in Central City with an “all-access pass” to Central City Opera. Participate in master classes, go behind the scenes, and attend performances. Fee includes one meal per day; transportation between all events (with possible select pickup/dropoff in Lakewood); and tickets to The Ballad of Baby Doe and Tosca, productions of the 2016 Festival. Please contact Emily Murdock at (303) 331-7026 or emurdock@centralcityopera.org or check online at www.centralcityopera.org/day camp for more information.

Circus Arts Camp

Boulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 11-15, and July 18-22. Get your feet off the ground with all kinds of aerial equipment, like trapeze, aerial net, fabric, and web, as well as ground skills like Chinese pole, circus bike, acro-stunting, and teeterboard! Focus on performance and an acro finale! End-of-week show! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in. Presented by Imagination!

Circus Arts. Held at the Boulder Circus Center at 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us online at www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340 or email marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com for more detailed information.

Children’s Peace Garden

Boulder. Ages 3-11. Day camp. Halfand full-day camp. June to August.

M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. Spend an active week in the blooming Peace Garden, investigating the secret world of insects and honeybees, creating art from nature, and exploring wondrous plants, flowers and foods while making new friends.

We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! Instructors are experienced environmental educators trained in CPR and first aid. Location: Growing Gardens at 1630 Hawthorn Avenue, 80304. Call (303) 443-9952 or please check out www.growinggardens.org to enroll online.

City of Lafayette

Lafayette. Ages K to 5th grades.

Summer enrichment day camp. June 6 to August 5. Daily, 7:30 am to 6 pm.

State of Colorado licensed program.

We keep kids moving in a learning atmosphere. Affordable, thematic program includes swimming, games, arts, sports, cooking, and field trips. Register for 1 week or 9 weeks. Call Casey Gray or Karen Snortland at (303) 665-0469 or email casey.gray@cityoflafayette. com or karens@cityoflafayette.com or you can also visit www.cityoflafayette. com/recreation for more information.

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City of Longmont Summer Recreation

Longmont. Ages preschool and youth.

Daily, weekly and summer camp options. Programs vary on times, dates and locations. Longmont Recreation and Golf offers camps and programs for preschool and youth. Fullday, half-day, specialty and one-time options available. Sports camps, swim programs, snag golf, general interest camps and a full-day summer camp are all provided. Check us out! Call Recreation Services at (303) 651-8404, or marty.page@longmontcolorado.gov or visit www.longmontcolorado.gov/rec for more information.

Colorado Junior Crew

Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 13-18.

M-F. 7:30 to 9:30 am. Learn-to-Row Summer Camp. Colorado Junior Crew offers rowing camps for new and experienced rowers ages 13+ at Boulder Reservoir during weekday mornings throughout the summer. Our camps are the perfect time to try this addicting sport—the water is calm and temperatures are warm. Sessions are structured into flexible two-week blocks.

Equipment needed: Bring a water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form fitting shorts like bike shorts. Visit www. cjcrew.org for 2016 session dates, fees, and additional information.

As campers have sung since 1947, CMR is the best in all the world!

Remember your camp? We’ve got the same spirit and the winning place, people, and programs! Build confidence & connections, community, friendships, nature, animals, & FUN! Gentle Western horses, animal care, & relationship w/horses, mountain boarding, Native American Indian lore, teambuilding ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, children’s yoga, “Eat Real,” outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping, and outings for swimming and boating. Upbeat kid-friendly residential staff of mostly returnees!

Location: 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302.

Transportation provided to/from North Boulder Park. Equipment needed: Backpack, long pants for horseback riding & mountainboarding, sweatshirt or jacket, water bottle, & lunch. Licensed by the CO State Dept. of Human Services & Child Care. Call Lynn or Gail at (303) 442-4557 or email office@ColoradoMountainRanch. c o m a n d c h e c k o u t w w w.

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Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps

Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 6-18. M-F. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs! Shakespeare’s Sprites is a week-long mini camp for 6- to 9-year-olds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. July 11-15, July 18-22. $185/wk (before April 1). Camp Shakespeare is an acting intensive for ages 10-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage. Session One: May 31-June 27, 9 am-12 pm. Session Two: July 18-August 5, 1-5 pm. $850/session (before April 1). Call (303) 7351181 or email csfedout@colorado.edu to sign up. Visit www.coloradoshakes. org/education/summer-camps for more information.

Coding with Kids

Boulder/Lafayette/Longmont. Ages 5-15. Day Camp. June, July and August. M-F. Jump start your child’s STEM education for the careers of tomorrow! Campers will be introduced to fundamental coding concepts and computational thinking to learn game development and much more. Visit www.codingwithkids.com or email

Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Boulder’s original day camp.

Ages 7-16. M-F, 7:45 am to 5:15 pm.

Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts Summer Music Camps

Lafayette. All ages. Lessons, Classes, Half-Day Camps. Experience the JOY of music-making this summer—we have music programs for all ages! Music Together, Suzuki Violin, Piano Summer Party, Beginner Violin, Ukulele Social Club, Dalcroze—Music Through Movement, Music Therapy Groups—Autism Spectrum & ADHD, Private Lessons, and more! Held at the Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road, 80026. For more information visit www.COmusic.org or please call us at (303) 665-0599.

Experiential STEM fun for ages 5-18!

NEW Summer 2016 Camps include: • CO2 Dragster Design • EV3 Missions to Space • Improving Our Future Through Music and Movement • Nursing School Experience • Optics: The Science of Light • Programming with ALICE • Science of Art • Smart Garments: Creating E-Textiles • stARCHITECTS: Green Building for the Future 7HUUDUL GRPH ([SORULQJ (DUWK·V 6SKHUHV • Urban Forest...and many more!

Summer Camps in Boulder and Denver May 31-August 12.

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Common Threads Summer Sewing Camps

Boulder. Ages 7-10 and 11-18.

Day Camp. M-F. Half-day programs: 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to 5:30 pm. June 6 to August 19. Our 9th exciting summer! Each week projectcentered, multiple registrations welcome. Age-appropriate camps. Projects vary and may include machine and hand sewing, design, and mixed media. Make new friends while crafting inspired designs and gaining skills to last for years! Equipment needed: Daily snack. Use of tools and sewing machines, as well as some materials included. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80302. Call to register at (303) 4495365. Complete information at www. shopcommonthreads.com/schedule.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Crackpots Creativity Camp

Longmont. For ages 6-14. Day Camp.

M-F. 9 am to 11 am. Kids learn and have fun while creating beautiful, functional fired art masterpieces.

Choose from a variety of weeklong themes, each one including its own unique mix of pottery painting, glass fusing, clay hand building, mosaic and multimedia projects. Our helpful and creative staff helps each child express themselves in a way that is uniquely their own. Special attention is given to idea generation, design concepts, and technique. Location: 505 Main Street, 80501. Contact Tamar at (303) 7762211 or check out www.ecrackpots.com for more information.

CU Boulder Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic Stuttering Camp

Boulder. Ages 12-18. Day camp. July 18-22. Boulder Friends Stuttering Camp. M-F. 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. This week-long intensive program builds communication skills in teens who stutter. Within a supportive and fun environment, teens will interact with others who stutter and participate in activities that help them build confidence, better manage their stuttering, and communicate more effectively. The program includes individual and group therapy sessions. Located at 2501 Kittredge Loop Road, 80309. Contact Alison Kroening at (303) 492-3066 or slhc@ colorado.edu or visit www.colorado. edu/slhs for more information. See ad.

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Crested Butte Music Festival: Opera Children’s Chorus

Crested Butte. For ages 8-18. Day Camp. Daily program, for three weeks from July 5 to 23, from 10 am to 5 pm.

CBMF: Opera Children’s Chorus. The Opera Children’s Chorus is for singers.

OCC participants receive professionallevel training in music and drama, and will appear in the production of Puccini’s La Bohème. Music festival runs June 25 to August 18. Fee: $399. Mailing: PO Box 2117, 81224. Contact Stephanie J. Janes at (970) 349-0619 or please check online at crestedbuttemusicfestival.org for more information.

Boulder/Front Range. Ages 5-18. We offer over 230 summer camps covering a range of disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math and art. Our camps provide an eclectic mix of engaging, experiential learning activities that are sure to ignite a passion for project-based learning, exploration and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and under-graduate scientists that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From Programming with ALICE and the Science of Art to Nursing School Experience, Dot and Dash in Space and Mythbuster Madness—we have something for everyone! Please visit us at sciencediscovery.colorado. edu for additional information. See ad.

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Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs

Lafayette. Ages 5-18. Weeklong day camps, M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 6 to July 29. Come join us this summer for 7 weeks of Dawson’s 70+ exciting summer camps in academics, arts, ceramics, music, drama, language, sports, cooking, and specialty day camps. Campers will receive a full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall every day and take a break to cool off in the pool daily. Voted one of the top camps in Boulder County! Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $285 to $395 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information visit us online at www.dawsonschool. org/summercamps or please email us at summercamps@dawsonschool.org for questions. See ad.

Denver Zoo Summer Safari 2016

Denver. Ages 4 years through eighth grade. Day camp. M-F, full-day oneweek program, 9 am to 4 pm, half-day program, 9 am to 12 pm and afternoon half-days from 1 to 4 pm. Weekdays, June 6 to August 12 (except July 4).

Accredited by Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Denver Zoo’s Summer Safari is a unique opportunity for kids to interact with some of their favorite animals, engage in meaningful handson activities, games and projects that foster human-animal connections.

Registration starts Monday, January 25.

Location: 2300 Steele Street, 80205.

Denver Zoo Camp Registration: call (720) 337-1408 or email us at safari@ denverzoo.org or check out denverzoo. org/summer-safari for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Dream Makers Super Summer Fun

Boulder. Ages 2.5-8. Day Camp. 1:5 ratio, maximum 15 children. June 6 August 24. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm, $250 per week. (only August 22, 23, 24 - $50 per day). Your children will enjoy the weekly curriculum themes all built around summer fun, including tennis lessons taught by pros at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, creative art, water and mud play, fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, Pooch Pals, organic cooking creations, Kid’s Khemistry, unusual pets (potbelly pig, goats, surprise pets), and more! Your child will have the opportunity to experience the happiest summer camp in Boulder, in our breathtaking setting right on Boulder Creek! Location: 1345 28th St. Bldg. C, 80302, between the Millennium Hotel and Folsom Field.

Drop-ins are welcome when space permits ($50 per day). Contact Ms. Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101, or email gedenbed@comcast.net. You may request a brochure for more information and to view our schedule of weekly themes. Dream Makers Day Camp is rated the best in Boulder! Come play with us!

Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp -Sold Out

Eldorado Springs. For ages 5-15. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm, M-F. $280 per week first child, $180 per week for siblings.

Kids and teens will have a blast at our fun-filled camps, which run 8 weeks through June and July. In a beautiful natural setting, they will enjoy a freespirited yoga arts and nature camp that integrates the wonderful body/mind/ heart benefits of yoga with traditional summer camp activities, such as swimming and hiking. Kids come home feeling nourished & balanced. Location: 2875 County Road 67, 80303. Register online at eldoradoyoga.org or call (303) 249-1671 to reserve space for next year.

Exploring Minds Academy

Erie. Ages 5-11 years. M-F. 6 am to 6 pm. Super Funtastic Camp program that is designed to encourage learning with fun. Summer fun includes field trips galore, sports camp with physical fitness and coordination activities, and much more. Participate in a camp that combines science, math, reading, music, and art with the great outdoors.

Call (303) 828-3452 or check out www. exploringmindsacademy.com for more information.

Flagstaff Academy Dragon Flight Summer Specialty Camps

Longmont. For ages 5-15. Day camp.

M-F. 9 am to 1 pm, extended hours available. Week-long camps at Flagstaff Academy. Cooking, Robotics, Team Sports, Minecraft, Writing, Leadership, Greenhouse, Science and more! Tons of elementary and middle school options available. Location: 2040 Miller Drive, 80501. Call Jeanna Peppler at (303) 217-6764 or email jpeppler@ flagstaffacademy.org or check online at www.tinyurl.com/FSADragonFlight for more information.

French Immersion Summer Camp The Language of Food

Boulder. Ages ​3 -12. ​N ew and permanent ​​location for The French Immersion Summer Camp and Blossom Bilingual Preschool in Boulder. Fully Licensed. 3 to 6 Years: June 6th; 13th; 20th and 27th. M-F. 8:30 am to ​4​:30 pm. Weekly sessions.​ Half-days available ​ . $ ​ 2 35 ​ / week ​ full day. $185/week half days​.​8-12 Years: July 11th; 18th; 25th. M-F. 8:30 am to 3 pm. Weekly sessions. $295/week. A language and arts program where children are immersed in a French environment in which all activities are taught in French and presented in a practical way, including cooking​(daily), sewing, arts and crafts, theater, mask-making, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. ​For the 8th year, join us for a fun experience and ​put French into action! Call Marie Nicoletti at (303)​ ​819-4084 ​for more information​ or email thelanguageoffood@gmail. com to reserve your child’s spot in our camp! Merci et à bientôt!

Friends’ School Summer Programs 2015

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp.

Weeklong, morning, & afternoon sessions. June 13th through July 28th.

Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Camp, Explorer ’s Camp, Circus Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Computer Programming, Architecture, Pre-Engineering, and more. Licensed and accredited.

Discounts available for early registration. View complete details and register at www.FriendsSummerCamp.org or call (303) 499-1999 x223. See ad.

Front Range Anglers Fly Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 9 -14. Day camps. Kids Fly Fishing Camp. June 20th-24th and July 11th-15th. M-F. 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certified. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kid’s camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about fly fishing. Safety and a quality fishing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Please contact Front Range Anglers for pricing.

Location: 2344 Pearl Street, 80302.

Call Zach Lass at (303) 494-1375 or please email zach@frontrangeanglers. com or check www.frontrangeanglers. com for more information.

Harmony Music House

Boulder. Ages 5-8. Day camps in June, July, and August. American folk music camp. 4 days, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. $145. This camp will involve playing ukulele, drums, singing, and other musical activities. Additional, daily, private piano lessons can be added to camp. Location: 2525 1/2 Broadway.

Call Robby Loeb at (303) 444-7444 or email info@harmonymusichouse.com or check www.harmonymusichouse. com for more information.

Herb Camp for Kids

Boulder. Ages 5-15. Day camp. 9 am to 4 pm. July 5, 6, 7, 8. $350 for 4 days.

Learn about herbs, health, food preparation, crafts, games, survival skills, first aid, stories and much more! Bring a sack lunch daily. Call Brigitte Mars at (720) 633-0790 or email brigittemars@ gmail.com or you can check our website at www.brigittemars.com for more information.

be worn on the last day, and a closing performance for family and friends followed by our annual hot dog lunch. The kids are also invited to give a special performance to the congregation during Sunday services. Heart of Longmont, a United Methodist Congregation, where faith and reason are compatible. We welcome every person and recognize each as a unique and sacred child of God. You have a place here regardless of age, race, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. $12/child, maximum of $30/family. Location: 350 11th Avenue, 80501. Call Misty Bone at (720) 628-7261 or email kidsofhol@ hotmail.com or check heartoflongmont. org for more information.

Horizons K-8 School Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 5-13. Day camp. June 6-10 and June 13-17. 9 am to 4 pm.

Half- and full-day options. Unique camp offerings like 3D Printing, Web Design, Catapults, Crafts and much more! Location: 4545 Sioux Drive, 80303. Please check online at www. horizonsk8camp.com for more information.

Inspiration Art Academy

Longmont. Ages 5 and up. Day camp.

M-F. Summer Art Camps are full day or half days: 9-4 pm, 9-12 pm, or 1-4 pm. You can choose one day, a few days or all week! $57 full-day, $40 half-day. Art is fun! That is our motto at Inspiration Art Academy. Our camp is filled with art projects and our numerous choice-based art centers. Location: 457 Main St., 80501. Equipment needed: Sack lunch for full day campers.

Contact Cynthia Barnes at (720) 2732477 or email inspirationartacademy@ gmail.com or check online at www. inspirationartacademy.com for more information.

Keitanat Har HaShem

Heart of Longmont

Longmont. Ages 3-10. Day Camp.

M-F. 8:30 am to 12 pm. July 11-15.

Children will participate in crafts, games, science, music and storytelling and will learn to see God’s hand in our lives every day. Includes continental breakfast and snack daily, a T-shirt to

Boulder. Grades 1-5. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. One-week sessions. Each week is filled with games, swimming, baking, crafts, field trips, music, social action projects and more! Location: Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Road, 80303. Call Caroline Saliman at (303) 499-7077 or email camp@harhashem.org or please check online at www.campharhashem.org for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Summer Camp

Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 years old who love animals!

Longmont Humane Society is holding four minicamps this summer. Four half-day sessions to choose from are June 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 or 27-29. Enjoy a PAWS-itive summer break, learning subjects such as proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, and special guest visitors. $160/session. Please contact Julie Talty at julie@longmonthumane.org or call (303) 772-1232 for more information.

Living Arts School

Niwot. Ages 6-12. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. (Option of aftercare from 3 to 5 pm). M-F. Children in our program learn traditional living skills and crafts, build friendships in a noncompetitive, loving community, and have daily access to farmland and the natural world. We make things with our hands! Themed weeks for Summer 2016 include: Jugglers & Creature Makers, Toy Makers & Taffy Pullers, Kite Makers & Nature Weavers, Homesteaders & Fort Builders, Tie Dyers & Potion Makers, Cake Bakers & Candlestick Makers, Instrument Builders & Jam Preservers, Terrarium Gardeners & Lantern Makers. Call Elizabeth at (720) 383-4406 or email info@livingartsschool. com or visit www.livingartsschool.com/ summer-camp/ for more information.

Longs Peak United Methodist Church

Longmont. Ages 4-12. Day camp.​ Surf Shack Vacation Bible School.

Sunday​, June 26​, 5:30 to 7:30 pm;​ and June 27-30, 9 am to n​ oon. $10/ child; maximum of $25/family. ​O ur main lesson will be to “remember that the LORD is great and awesome!” (Nehemiah 4:14b). ​S urfers are invited to c​ atch the w ​ ave of God’s​ amazing​love​with us. Location: 1421 Elmhurst Drive, 80503. Call Jo Ann Hauger at (303) 776-0399 or email​​ kids@lpumc.org or visit www.lpumc. org for more information.

Kinesis Dance Camps and Intensives

Boulder. Ages 3-18. Day camp. We offer youth dance and musical theatre camps for beginning to intermediate/ advanced level dancers. Princesses and Pirates Camp, Dancing Days Pre-School Camp, Dance Camps and Intensives. Come dance with us in a fun, educational and joyful environment. Location: 5603 Arapahoe Ave, Unit 6, 80303. Call Kinesis Dance at (720) 515-6268 or you can also email kinesisdance@outlook.com or check out www.kinesisdance.com for more information.

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Learning Pathways Reading Camps

Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Day Camp. M-F. Summer Reading Camps Reading camps and reading intensives for emerging or struggling readers.

Location: 1790 30th Street, 80301. Call Deborah Kratovil at (303) 499-1941 or visit www.learningpathwayscolorado. com or email lpboulder@gmail.com for more information. See ad.

BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer camps!

Boulder County. Ages 2-18. Our weekly summer camps run from May 31August 12 with both morning and afternoon offerings. Extended hours care available. We have a camp for every child and interest: Sports, Robotics, Technology, Martial Arts, Cooking, Visual Arts, Science, Dance/Drama, Chess, Languages, Writing, LEGOS®, Horse Camps, and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations and times. Register at www. bvsd.org/lll or call (720) 561-5968.

Register by March 31 and receive 10% off all summer camps!

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Mackintosh Academy Summer Camps

Longmont Athletic Club

Longmont. Ages 5-12. Day camps/ Residential camps/Open to Members/ Non-members. LAC SUMMER KIDS CAMPS. M-F. From 2 to 5 pm.

TOPSPIN TENNIS CAMP for ages 5-10, June 6th-10th. VOLLEYBALL CAMP for ages 8-12, July 11th-15th.

SUPER-SOAKER CAMP for ages 5-12, July 18th-22nd. Location: 10 Mountain View Avenue, 80501. Call the LAC at (303) 772-4700 or email laura@longmontathleticclub.com or visit www.longmontathleticclub.com for more information.

Longmont Museum

Longmont. Ages 5-14. Day camps.

June-August, M-F. Discover history, art, music, culture, and technology in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Build a robot or become an archeologist. Camps held outdoors in historic buildings or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. Registration opens April 4. For requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 6518374 or visit www.longmontmuseum. org for more information.

Boulder. For grades K-8. Day camps.

Half- and full-day programs. M-F. Is your child’s idea of fun fueled by creativity and invention? Creative explorers will thrive on our stunning 23-acre campus. We offer various themed fullday camps and full- and half-day specialty camps for ages 5-14. Specialty camp options include: Sticky Fingers Cooking, Chess Camp, Druidawn (fantasy writing), Fencing, Robotics, with many more coming soon! Location: 6717 South Boulder Road, 80303.

Email jenny@mackintoshacademy.com with questions or please visit www. mackintoshacademy.com/summercamps for more information. See ad.

Marine Science and Swim Mini Camp

Boulder. For ages 4-8. M-F. 1 to 3 pm.

June-August. The ​Ocean First Swim School now offers an exciting weeklong marine science and swim minicamp. Learn about the wonders of the underwater world and improve swim technique and safety through crafts, games, stories, and a full swim lesson every day of the week! Location: 3015 Bluff Street, 80301. Call ​us at (303)​ 444-7234 or email ​swim@oceanfirst. blue or check out www.​o​ceanfirst.blue​ for more information. See ad.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun

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PRESIDENT Auditions May 21, 28, 1-4 p.m. at 1376 Miners Drive, Suite 106 Lafayette Performances July 21, 22, 23, 24, 2016

Summer workshops

June 6-10 Jungle Book, June 13-17 Cinderella, July 25-29 Music Man, August 1-13 Chorus Line (advanced - 2 wks)

303-786-8727 • www.peanutbutterplayers.com

Summer Clay Camp

Mountain Kids Summer Day Camp

Louisville. For ages 5-12. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun!

Mature, experienced staff, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics twice a week, optional swimming lessons, open swim, rock climbing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H2O bottle, and lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027.

Call (303) 665-8287 or email anna@ mountain-kids.com or visit www. mountainkidslouisville.com for more information. See ad.

Mountain Peak School Summer Camp

Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp.

7:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F. (June 6-August 12, except July 4). Camp is for children entering kindergarten through age 12. Tired of summer camp programs with too many kids? We offer a small setting with low staff/child ratio (1:9).

Field trips (including swimming), academics (daily reading/math and more), craft projects, group games, etc. Full or part time. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, 80501. Contact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or email mountainpeak@ comcast.net or check online at www. mountainpeakschool.com/summer_ camp.php for registration forms and more camp details.

Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp.

M-F. Summer Clay Camps. Our 18th year! Mornings from 10 am to 12 pm, and afternoons from 1 to 3 pm. Oneweek sessions, $140 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in full-service studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of in stoneware clays and high-fire glazes. Call (303) 926-0996 or email mudslingerspotteryinc@gmail.com or check online at www.mudslingerspottery.com for more information.

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Music Together® Mixed Ages & Big Kids Programs

Boulder. For ages 5-7. BIG KIDs: A drop-off program integrating music, art, movement, friendship and FUN! Weekly (M-F) sessions throughout the summer. MIXED AGES: for infants through 4 year olds and their caregivers. Two six-week summer sessions.

Siblings of any age attend for FREE in select mixed-age summer classes!

Contact Jane Smolens, director, at (303) 413-1120 or please visit www. mountainsongmusic.com for more information.

Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

Boulder. For beginners ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon (1 to 4 pm, on selected weeks). M-F. USFA coaches.

All the instruction/equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience.

Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our website for camp/ registration details and other great club activities! $195/week (multiple weeks/ sibling discounts). Location: 1949 33rd Street, 80301. Call Gary Copeland at (303) 443-6557 for registration or check out www.ncfencers.org for more information. See ad.

2016 Mountain Kids Summer Adventure Camp May 31st - August 12th 5- 12 years old • Small camper - counselor ratio • Mature + Experienced Counselors • Free before + after care Individual Attention • Tons of Field Trips

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS 2016 Junior Summer Track Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Summer Private Lessons, Classes, and Camps

Boulder. K - Adult. Year-round with summer programs, full calendar available online. Full-semester options available. An innovative blend of singing, dancing, creative movement, instrument exploration, and personal expression in a beautiful, state-of-theart classroom. Our classes are rooted in quality LIVE MUSIC of American folk, world, and popular genres. The instructor accompanies the singing with guitar, banjo, drums, or piano. Please visit our website for more details.

Location: 1235 Pine Street (Pine Street Church), 80302. Call us at (303) 8000318, email info@offbroadwayfinearts. org or visit www.offbroadwayfinearts. org for more information.

Old Town Suzuki Strings Summer Camp Rock ‘n’ Roll

Louisville. Ages 3-5 and 6-14. Day camp. Half-day and full-day programs.

June 20-24. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 12 or 3 pm. Pre-twinkle program for ages 3-5, from 10 am to noon.

After care available for additional fee.

Summer Strings. Spend a week at camp with others who share your love for music and art. Along with Suzuki pieces, explore and perform Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and the Beatles. For beginner to intermediate string students. Fees: $90 to $275. Equipment needed: Your own violin, viola or cello. Call Kat Fritz at (360) 632-3855 or email old.town. suzuki.teachers@gmail.com or check online at www.oldtownsuzuki.com for more information.

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. Parlando School of Musical Arts offers a variety of music camps and summer programs for all ages and abilities, from early childhood to adulthood, on all instruments and across all musical interests, including piano, guitar, voice, musical theater, and more. (Also, some camps also include supplemental/complementary music-oriented films in the Dairy’s Boedecker Theater!) Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Call (303) 442-0006, email info@ parlando.org or check www.parlando. org for more information. See ad.

Rock & Roll Camp for Teens and Kids

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

Lafayette. Theater experience for ages 5-18. M-F. 1 to 4:30 pm. Theatre performance experience for 5-18 year olds to participate in a fully staged musical Me For President. Rehearsals at Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 1376 Miners Drive, Suite 106 from June 20 through July 20 in afternoons only with performances July 21, 22, 23, 24. All who audition on May 28 or June 4 (1-4 pm) get a part. $100 fee.

Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or email pbpcontacts@gmail.com or check www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information. See ad.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops

Lafayette. Weeklong day camps for ages 6-18. M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. June 6-10 Jungle Book; June 13-17 Disney’s Cinderella; July 25-29 Music Man; Aug. 1-5 (advanced workshop) Chorus Line. $250/week with sibling discounts; $375 advanced workshop. Located at Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 1376 Miners Drive Suite 106.

Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or email pbpcontacts@gmail.com or check www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration.

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Boulder. Ages 11-19. Day camps. T-Th, 7:30 am to 9 am, Sun, 11:30 am to 1 pm. Ric Rojas provides a comprehensive summer training program for competition or off-season conditioning for Fall Cross-Country. Open to 5th graders through High School. Fees: From $225 to $345. Equipment needed: running shoes and apparel. Call Ric Rojas at (303) 257-5908 or please do email ric@ricrojasrunning.com or check out ricrojas.wazala.com for more information.

Lafayette. Ages 6-18. Day camp. 10 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon. M-F. BEST OF BOULDER 2008. Colorado’s first and preferred teen music camp. Locally owned since 2003! Beginners and advanced players will enhance their skills on guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and more. With the help of our professional staff of instructors, in our state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, students will play in a band, write original music, and a perform live and recorded gig. Fees: $395 per week (teen, ages 11-18) OR $275 per week (child, ages 6-10). Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026. Equipment provided: guitars, basses, cords, drumsticks, amps, or bring your own. Please visit www.doghousemusic.com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 7+, 10+. All-day camp.

8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Three-Day Sessions: for ages 7+, T/W/Th. Session 1: July 12, 13, 14; Session 2: July 19, 20, 21; Session 3: July 26, 27, 28. Four-Day Sessions: for ages 9+, M-Th, Session 1: Aug 1- 4 ; Session 2: Aug 8 - 11. A flyfishing camp with an emphasis on fun and fishing. Tons of activities. Only four campers per guide for better instruction.

Fly fishing, casting, knots, fly tying, bug collection, awards, FUN! All fly fishing equipment provided. Each session is limited to 16 campers. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Ave. Call Brian Harris or Randy Hicks at (303) 447-2400 or randy@rockymtanglers.com or please check online at www.rockymtanglers. com for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for Peter Pan, Legally Blonde, Willy Wonka JR and more. One-, two-, threeand four-week camps, starting May 31.

M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-care and aftercare available. Program includes dance, voice, music, makeup, performance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product.

Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please check online at www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

Science Adventure Program

Boulder. For ages K-8th grades. Day and overnight camps. M-F 9 am to 4 pm. $10/hour. Experienced lead instructor holds a Master’s degree in ecology and conservation. All camps, from survival skills to farm camps, include time for exploration in nature, games, group bonding, and interacting with animals on our mini-farm. Transportation is provided. Come with a sense of adventure!

Dropoffs and pickups at 841 Gapter Rd., 80303. Call Christina at (303) 2290944 or you can email sap.christina@ gmail.com. Check our website www. scienceadventureprogram.com for more information.

Boulder Camps and Nederland Camps

• Junior Rider Camp Age 7-11 • Explorer Camp Age 9-12 • Cycling Sisters Camp Age 7-12

Creating Champions in Sports and in Life

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-8. Join us for Aladdin, Beauty & The Beast, Peter Pan, Charlie & Chocolate Factory, and MUCH MORE. Three-week camps, starting May 31. M-F. AM session: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. PM session: 1 to 5 pm. 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/ Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or please go online to www.theaterforkids. net to register. See ad.

SAGE Center for Gifted Summer Program

Boulder/Louisville. Ages 3-18. Day camp. Half-day programs. Wonder and contemplation, multi-age groupings, project-based themes, storybook/literature, fantasy/science fiction, nature and science, community garden, urban arts/ architecture camp, fall warm-up. SAGE Center honors the multiple intelligences of gifted children! Holistic and inclusive. Call Renu B. Rose at (720) 4389620 or please check online at www. sagecenterforgifted.com for more information and registration. See ad.

Niwot. For ages 7-12 years. June through August. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Aftercare until 5 pm. Children bring stories to life through visual art, stop-motion animation, physical theater and interactive sculpture. We learn to walk on stilts, develop circus 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 venture out on many field trips. Our instructors are professional artists and experienced educators who have worked with children throughout the world. Call (303) 652-0130 or check out www.shepherdvalley.org for more information. See ad.

Weekly & Overnight Mountain Bike Camps • June – August Team & After-School Programs • March – October SMBA 303.447.8014 www.ridesmba.org

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School

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Niwot. For ages 3-12 years. June through August. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:20 pm, with aftercare to 5:30 pm. Summercamps, Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School. Outstanding private education with sensible tuition! Shepherd Valley weaves the academic, the artistic, and the practical into our curriculum. With a nurturing pre-school/kindergarten promoting physical play and a rigorous grades program, the children are guided to cultivate self-knowledge. We have small class sizes, exceptional teachers, 38-acre campus and a strong community. Location: Hwy. 119/Hwy. 52. Call for a personal school tour. Call (303) 652-0130 or please check out www. shepherdvalley.org for more information. See ad.

Summer camp led by exceptional teachers emphasizing movement and sensory-integration.

Learning math, language and science through practical play-based activities indoors and outside in nature.

Contact Ruth Godberfforde, Admissions, at

303.652.0130 or enrollment@shepherdvalley.org

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Shining Mountain Waldorf School

Boulder. For grades pre-K-5th. Day camps: M-F, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Serving children from preschool through 5th grade, ages 3-11. Shining Mountain’s summer camps offer wholesome summertime fun for your child grounded in Waldorf philosophy and values. Contact Mary Beth Fifer at (303) 951-8555 or please email her at marybethf@smwaldorf.org or please go to shiningmountainwaldorf.org for more information.

Shredder Programs

Boulder. Ages 3-10. Day camp. Spring programs and Summer camps. Indoor and outdoor skiing, snowboarding, play, other sports and tons of fun!

Equipment needed: If you have your own ski or snowboard gear and a bike helmet, please bring it. If not you can use ours. Location: 6655 Arapahoe Road, Suite J., 80303. Call Shredder at (303) 396-1754 or please do email theshredder@shredderski.com or check online at www.shredderski.com for more information.

ous parks in Boulder County (transport included). Hour lunch break, field trip to the Rio restaurant each week before Graduation on Fridays! An exciting, well-rounded training that springboards students to becoming heroes. Tuition: $385. Payment plans available. Call or text our Director at (720) 364-1902 or visit SpringboardHero.com for dates and more information.

Stir It up Cooking School

Boulder. Ages 5-16. Weekly summer cooking camps. M-F. Half-day and full-day. June to August. Join us on a cooking adventure with flavors from around the world, using herbs and vegetables from our backyard garden.

Learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun in the kitchen. Menus for 2016 will include American, Asian, Mexican, European, Mediterranean, or Caribbean. We eat what we make, so bring your appetite. Location: 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 80305. Phone: (303) 494-2665 or you can email Carol@ stiritupcooking.com or please check out www.stiritupcooking.com for more information.

Studio Arts Boulder Pottery Lab

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Boulder. 7-17. Flexible schedule, after school, weekend, half day and summer camp programs. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles.

Camps include girls-only camps, Junior Camps, Explorer Camps, Team Programs and more. SMBA is celebrating its 23rd year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Tricia Klomhaus at (303) 447-8014 or trish@ lertprograms.com or check out www. ridesmba.org for more information. See ad.

Springboard Hero Training Camp

Boulder. For ages 7 and up. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. An empowering, revolutionary camp that combines CPR/First Aid certification, self-defense, mixed martial arts, yoga, leadership & integrity training, natural disaster safety training, and more. Training is held outdoors at vari-

Boulder. Ages 6-16. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm or 1 to 4 pm. June 6 August 12. Studio Arts Boulder invites kids of all ages and abilities to make great summer memories and treasured works of art at the historic Pottery Lab. Location: 1010 Aurora Avenue, 80302.

Call (720) 379-6033 or please email contact@studioartsboulder.org or check out www.studioartsboulder.org for more information.

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Success Strategies 4 Kids: Alternatives to Anger & Friendship Skills

Boulder. Alternatives to Anger: Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? Practical skills to manage behavior, accept no, and problem solve. FUN workshops that kids enjoy for ages 8-15, Secrets of Friendship: What makes kids like other kids? Find out! Six secrets of making & keeping friends for ages 5-15. $165 for early registration. Five sessions, 90 minutes each. Call (303) 915-4421, email slewis.consulting@gmail.com, check out www.SS4k.com or Facebook.com/ sLewisCounselor for more information.

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Sunflower Kids Art Studio

Boulder. For ages 5-15. M-F. Half-day camps at our spacious and colorful new space. We’ve got a large lobby for lunches and breaks as well as cozy outside courtyard to run around.

New interesting themes every week: Impressionism, Picasso, Drawing and Sketching, Watercolor, Ancient Egypt, African Masks and much more. Please visit our website to see all camps offered. All students will create and complete a beautiful artwork that they will want to keep forever. To register, please visit www.artsunflower.com.

Location: 6545 Gunpark Drive, #200 Boulder. You can call at (720) 9397545 or email lmaldutis@gmail.com for more information. See ad.

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 2 1 / 2 -6. Day camp.

M-F, 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature. Sunflower is now a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks to Martin Park, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and learning about native plants and animals. Please bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. Location. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305.

Contact Debbie Ellman at (303) 4942012 or sunflowerpreschoolboulder@ gmail.com or check online at www. sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information.

The Spot Bouldering Gym

Boulder. Ages 6-12. Day camp.

Summer Indoor Climbing Camp. M-F. 9 am to noon and/or 1 to 4 pm. Learn to climb, or improve your skills, with The Spot’s experienced and encouraging instructors. Focus is on FUN and SAFETY. Ten percent discount for BCK readers, mention this ad.

Location: 3240 Prairie Ave, 80301. Call Josh Paton at (303) 379-8806 or email coaching@thespotgym.com or check out www.thespotgym.com/camps for more information.

TLC Learning Center

Longmont. Ages 8 wks-6yrs. Preschool and early child care. TLC Learning Center (formerly Tiny Tim) M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Colorado Shines Level 4 Program Rated. Preparing children for success by supporting the individual child has been our focus for over fifty years. Our Longmont center offers high-quality infant, toddler, and preschool educational and pediatric therapeutic services, including summer classes to successfully prepare children for academic and life success.

Location: 611 Korte Parkway, 80501.

Call Cindy Wickham at (303) 776-7417 or check out learningwithtlc.org for more information. See ad.

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

Sunrise Anglers, LLC Kids Fly-Fishing Camps

Boulder. For ages 7-16. Day camp and overnight camps. Summer Camps start in June. Sunrise Anglers offers your child the adventure of their break.

Three different age groups with a 2-to1 instructor ratio. Learn to not only fly-fish but respect the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Fly tying, entomology, photography, reading/wading water. Overnight in RMNP. ALL equipment provided. Call Thomas Schneider at (303) 532-9111, or kingfisher@sunriseanglers.com. Please visit us at www.sunriseanglers.com for more information.

Boulder & Littleton. Ages 3-15. Day camp. Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with Thorne Summer Camp! Our experienced CPR and first-aid trained instructors help facilitate student learning and appreciation for the outdoors while keeping them safe. Students complete the program with a new-found respect and awe for nature, increased understanding of the environment, and a desire to get back outside. For more information about Thorne summer camps, visit www.thornenature.org, call (303) 499-3647, or please email us at info@ thornenature.org. See ad.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS 444-4291 or check triplecreek-ranch. com for bookings and slide shows from last years camps! Camps fill up quickly. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Sports Camps

Tinker Art Studio

Boulder. Ages 3-13. Summer day camps. M-F. Full and half-day.

Available daily. Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Theme-based camps include hand building and wheel throwing ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media and more!

Location: 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue, 80304. Call our staff at (303) 503-1902 or please email tinker@tinkerartstudio. com or check out www.tinkerartstudio. com for more information.

Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 9-15. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. June 16-22 and July 18-22. The most exciting upbeat horse camp around! Western or English riding. Drill Team is a group of horses and riders performing choreographed maneuvers to music. Fun, basic skillbuilding drills, and synchronized formations build rider’s confidence at riding while working as a team on horseback. Friday camp performance for family. Campers owning their own horses are welcome to bring them to camp. Serving Boulder County for 25 years! Cost: $500, deposit $200.

Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503.

Max. 10 per camp. Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 444-4291 or www.triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and slide shows from last year!

This camp books quickly! See ad.

Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camp

Longmont. Day Camp Ages 6-15. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. TCR is offering multiple camp themes so your horse-crazy child can experience different fun with horses. Hands-on experience learning horse care and chores everyday along with the camp theme. TCR camps will expand your child’s knowledge and riding experience whether they are beginners or experienced riders. Ride western and English. Horsemanship Show Camp: Participate and learn all about horse showing June 6-10, August 1-5. Morning horse shows June 11 and August 6. Horsemanship Camp: Learn all about horses and care June 20-24, July 11-15: Gymkhana Camp: Games, obstacles and timed events July 25-29.

Serving Boulder County for 25 years!

Cost: $500, deposit $200. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., Contact TCR at (303)

YMCA Camp Santa Maria Overnight Camp

Near Bailey, Colo. Ages 6-16. Oneand two-week sessions. An overnight camp experience created with a focus on youth development. Campers have opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, including hiking, backpacking, climbing, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, swimming, art, drama, and sports. We provide campers with experiences that support their growth and help them develop relationships, leadership, and decision-making skills. ACA accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. Location: 51321 US Hwy 285 (45 minutes west of Denver). Visit ymcacampsantamaria. org or call (303) 443-4474 ext. 4450 for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Adventure Camp

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For children entering 3rd–8th grades.

Campers will progress from basic skills to advanced skills in our rock climbing, whitewater standup paddleboarding and flatwater stand up paddleboarding camps. Our progressive curricula will inspire campers to challenge themselves, develop positive relationships, build excellent leadership skills, learn the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle and conquer their own greatest perceived limitations. Contact Adventure Camp at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4455 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Fun in the Sun Day Camp

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For children entering kindergarten– 6th grades. Campers will participate in weekly camp traditions, including opening and closing ceremonies, theme days and much more. Campers will engage in a variety of activities such as archery, sports, swimming, crafts, STEM, rock climbing and more.

Engaging field trips, including a weekly trip to our outdoor education center, round out each week. Located at eight convenient locations throughout Boulder County ensure that we have the fun covered for your camper this summer. Contact Fun in the Sun programs at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4242 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For children entering 1st–6th grades. Our sports camps include a variety of both traditional and non-traditional sports to help kids develop individual skill and team work. The Y’s fun-filled sports camps bring boys and girls together to practice and play in a positive and nurturing environment. Campers will be divided up into groups based on their age and ability. They will participate in daily clinics, healthy competition and mini scrimmages. Skateboarding camp and Y Riders cycling camp also available. Contact YMCA Sports Camps at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4460 or visit www. ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Ultimate Teen Camps

Throughout the Boulder Valley.

Entering 6th-10th grade. This year, Teen Camp at the Y will be better than ever. Each session, campers explore different themes, including Urban Legends, Wild Beasts, Top Chef, and Real Magic. We’ll visit awesome places like Pirate’s Cove, Jump Street, Water World, and Lyons Classic Pinball (to name just a few). We’ll also go to Elitch Gardens every week, and if you sign up for three or more weeks, your camper will get to keep an Elitch’s Season Pass! Sign up early to ensure you don’t miss out – space is limited.

Contact Teen Camps at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4651 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Young Artists at Work

Boulder. For ages 5–8 and 9–12. June to July, M–F, 9 am to 5 pm. Full-day and half-day camps available. Lunch Bunch from 12–1 pm. Young Artists at Work is BMoCA’s signature series of immersive art-making camps, featuring individualized workshops designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and the museum’s exhibitions. With a different theme each week, workshops explore multiple mediums and concepts, including collage, painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, and more. Each week culminates in an exhibition for families in the museum. Cost: $200, $175 for BMoCA members, $25 for Lunch Bunch. Contact the museum for multiple camp, early bird, and referral discounts at (303) 443-2122 or info@ bmoca.org. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and registration.

Coding and Multi-Media Arts

Boulder County. Day camp. Ages 8-12. M-F. 8:30 to 3:30 pm. June 6-10, June 20-24, July 18-22, or August 8-12. $350/week (five day session); $25 materials fee payable to instructor.

Kids will utilize BitsBox online coding/ programming tools to create their own apps that can be shared with friends and family allowing kids to animate objects and create mini-games. Handson art projects and learn how to use digital cameras and Photoshop. Time in the computer lab, interactive games, hands-on art projects, outdoor recess and an outdoor photo safari. Students should bring two peanut-free snacks, lunch and weather-appropriate clothing. Campers are encouraged to bring their own digital camera, as long as it has a removable SD card (smart phones are not used for photography for this camp). Location: 2222 14th Street. Call Lena Ripple at (303) 443-0419 x104, or email lena@ywcaboulder.org or visit www.ywcaboulder.org/programs/ youth-empowerment/ for more information.

Fashionably Mashed®: The STEM of Fashion Design

Boulder County. Day camp. Ages 8-12. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. June 27-July 1 or August 1-5. 350/week; $25 materials fee payable to instructor.

Fashion designers are knowledgeable about history, science, mathematics, art, human behavior, communications and more. Professional fashion design including concepting, sourcing, costing and marketing working with color theory and physics, economics and sustainability, business math and consumer science, soil science and human behavior. Design for your community and explore how fashion design can be your tool for making the world a better place. Create T-shirt designs, pitch them to potential investors, and the winning design will be printed for all the participants to take home.

Experiment with hands-on STEM projects including building circuits.

Students should bring two peanut-free snacks, lunch, and weather-appropriate clothing. Location: 2222 14th Street.

Call Lena Ripple at (303) 443-0419 ext. 104, or you can email lena@ ywcaboulder.org or visit online at www.ywcaboulder.org/programs/youthempowerment for more information.

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Acorn School for Early Childhood Development—Boulder 2845 Wilderness Place (303) 938-8233 Contact - Amanda Naylor Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Acorn School is a full-day program, serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our low student/teacher ratios, highly qualified staff, engaging learning environments, and our focus on teaching social-emotional competence make us a high-quality early care and education program. Qualistar rated as a 4 out of 4 stars. Two meals & snack served daily. Visit website to make admissions inquiries.

W: www.theacornschool.org E: amanda@theacornschool.org

Active Boulder Kids Preschool & After-School Care—Boulder 5001 Pennsylvania Ave. (303) 499-9854 Contact - Tina Davis Ages: 2 1/2 - 9 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm A world of creative and fun discoveries and adventures! We provide imaginative programs and activities that promote social/emotional growth. We teach life skills and encourage the child’s learning through active play and exploration. Small classroom sizes, caring, qualified teachers, nature/play-based/learning centers.

W: www.activeboulderkids.com E: director.abk@gmail.com

Active Louisville Kids Infants-PreK-Louisville 1970 Centennial Dr. (303) 655-9669 Contact - Kristen Argow Heaton Ages: 6 weeks - 8 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm A world of creative and fun discoveries and adventures for children as young as 6 weeks! We provide imaginative programs and activities that promote social/emotional growth. We teach life skills and encourage the child’s learning through active play and exploration.

Educated, caring, qualified teachers, nature/play-based/learning centers.

W: www.activelouisvillekids.com E: ka@activeboulderkids.com

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Alaya Preschool—Boulder 3340 19th Street (303) 449-5248 Contact - Steve Sachs Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round w/camp Days: M-F. Hours: 7:45 am to 3:30 pm. Part-time and full-time.

A division of Naropa University emphasizing creative arts, social play, exploration, and self-discovery. Alaya is a place where children unfold. They learn about themselves, about friendships, and about their world.

W: www.alayapreschool.org E: alaya@alayapreschool.org

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Emily Armiak Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: 5 1/2-hour program. Extended Hours: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Children experience exploratory learning and participate in a wide variety of developmental activities, including art, music, science, dramatic play, and small and gross motor.

W: www.bixbyschool.org E: preschool@bixbyschool.org

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Blossom-French-Bilingual Preschool—Boulder 4700 Sioux Drive (303) 819-4084 Contact - Marie-Pierre Nicoletti Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - 5 yrs Licensed August to May, summer program Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Half-days available.

Blossom’s mission is to respect and support each child’s developmental needs and ensure that each student blossoms, and to nurture a confident and curious child through daily rhythms that connect to the seasons.

E: thelanguageoffood@gmail.com

Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette 1135 Cimarron Drive (702) 564-2210 Contact - Susi Gritton Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed September – May Program Days: M-F (full day). T-F (half day).

Boulder County Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive preschool, with sites in Boulder and Lafayette. We provide a quality experience that supports school readiness skills for your child. We believe our job is to help families connect with resources and support families’ engagement in their child’s education. Income guidelines for eligibility apply. Se habla Español.

W: www.bouldercounty.org E: sgritton@bouldercounty.org

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Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten and Preschool—Boulder 4072 19th Street (303) 541-0671 Contact - Linda Abelkis Ages: 1-6 Licensed September – May, and summer camp Program Days: M-F. 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, plus optional coverage until 3:30 pm.

Situated on a one-acre farm with chickens, goats, rabbits, organic gardens and fruit trees, Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten and Preschool preserves the wonder of childhood. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that education is an art. As such, the curriculum is designed to ignite the child’s imagination and develop capacities for creative and independent thinking from the very earliest years. Our school is a wonderful example of practical and artistic life where children are inspired to learn and grow.

W: www.boulderwaldorf.com E: office@boulderwaldorf.com

Children’s Alley—Boulder 2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact - Staff Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.

Boulder’s only drop-in, temporary childcare center. Children are scheduled one day at a time and fees are based on a sliding scale, making them affordable to all. C-CAP accepted. Center features caring, experienced teachers, and nutritious meals and snacks are included. Please call or visit our website for more information.

W: www.ywcaboulder.org/childrensalley E: childrensalley@ywcaboulder.org

Children’s House Preschool—Boulder 3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael Knuckey Ages: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am-11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Schedules range from 5 hours to 29.5 hours a week.

At Children’s House Preschool, we inspire our preschoolers to learn through the Storybook Journey by experiencing themes from children’s literature in a fully integrated way. Children learn through exploration, dramatic play, art projects, cooking, science experiments, planting, block building, tactile play, music, and movement. We further promote creative thought by allowing children to become authors of their own stories before reading them aloud to the class. By using the Storybook Journey as a learning tool, our preschoolers graduate ready for kindergarten with the confidence that allows them to be successful throughout school. Our award-winning staff is recognized by Boulder County’s Affiliate of the

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Elaine McCarthy “Educator of the Year 2010” and Michael Knuckey “Educator of the Year 2015.” Lovingly educating Boulder’s preschoolers since 1970.

W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org E: info@childrenshousepreschool.org

Elm Tree Preschools—Boulder 2575 Glenwood Drive (303) 440-2934 Contact: Sarah Tibbetts 1330 Alpine Avenue Ages: 1-6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8 am to 5:30 pm.

Elm Tree is a small, locally-owned preschool; we are dedicated to nature-centric, play-based learning with a contemplative teaching approach.

W: www.theelmtree.org E: us@theelmtree.org

Exploring Minds Academy—Erie 4051 E. County Line Rd. (303) 828-3452 Contact: Sandy, Director Ages: 6 wks -11 years Licensed Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-F. 6 am to 6 pm.

Quality early learning programs taught by loving and nurturing teachers. To ensure that your child is ready for school, all teachers are highly trained in early childhood education and work as partners with you to create a learning environment that is appropriate for each child. Specially designed classrooms filled with activities that encourage learning through discovery. Warm nutritious meals served. Flexible full- & part-time programs. Active military and educator discounts. Accept Colorado Child Care Assistance program.

W: www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Flagstaff Academy Preschool—Longmont 2040 Miller Drive (303) 651-7900 Contact - Patty Quinn Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed August through May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30-11:20 am & 12:20-3:10 pm.

Learning is fun for students and teachers at Flagstaff Academy’s preschool. Spanish is taught in both pre-K classes. Teachers use multisensory teaching strategies and work on building each child’s self esteem. Students meet new friends as they are given ample opportunities to practice their social skills.

W: www.flagstaffacademy.org E: pquinn@flagstaffacademy.org

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Forest Park Montessori School—Lafayette 2687 North Park Dr. (720) 260-0519 Contact - Adena M. Boyd,M.Ed. Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed August through May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 am-12 pm with an option for 3 or 5 afternoons 12 pm-3:30 pm. Before and aftercare available.

Afternoon special offerings include baking, natural history, gardening, and art. FPMS is an authentic Montessori school and a full member of the American Montessori Society with fully credentialed lead teachers. The curriculum and environment nurtures creative thinking, peaceful social interactions, and individualized instruction that gives each child the opportunity to learn and develop at his or her own pace. FPMS has an active parent community with parent development workshops, many volunteer opportunities, and a parent board of directors. Call today to schedule an individual tour of our beautiful school.

W: www.forestparkmontessori.org E: info@forestparkmontessori.org

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Melanie Leggett Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times.

Parent/Toddler one day/week, 3-4-year-olds three half-days/week, 4-5-year-olds four half-days/week, optional extra half-days available. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

Gateway Montessori School—Longmont 1500 9th Avenue (303) 772-3864 Contact - Reyn Hedger Ages: 21/2 - 6 NOW OPEN YEAR-ROUND State Licensed & Eco-Healthy designation, member of AMS. Program Days: M-F . Hours: 8 am-5:30 pm. We offer full- or halfday programs.

Offering an authentic Montessori preschool, kindergarten and summer camp. We nurture the love of learning!

W: www.gatewaymontessorischool.net E: office@gatewaymontessorischool.net

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Heart and Hands Montessori Center—Lafayette 1355 Forest Park Cir.,#100 (303) 444-0181 Contact - Susan Sears Smith Ages: 6 weeks through 3 years Year-round American Montessori Associate Member. Bilingual.

Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:15 am-5:45 pm.

Montessori-trained and experienced educators nurture each child in a warm, vibrant, beautiful environment. Outdoor activities include time on the playground and walks through the surrounding forest park. Healthy nutrition is celebrated with food preparation and tasting.

W: www.heartandhandsmontessori.com E: susan@heartandhandsmontessori.com

Junior Jets Child Development Center—Longmont 2175 17th Avenue (720) 652-6626 Contact - Beth Cushing, Dir. Ages: 6 weeks through 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 6 am-6 pm.

Non-profit, Federal Aviation Administration-operated child development center open to the community. The only child development center in Longmont that is NAEYC/Qualistar-accredited. Committed to providing children with a warm, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment. Devoted to setting and maintaining the highest standards of quality care that reflect innovative thinking in early childhood education. Curriculum includes Teaching Strategies GOLD, Zoo Phonics, sign language, Spanish, ECE CARES, Stretchn-Grow, music, and more. Healthy meals cooked in-house daily.

Federal employees receive a 10% discount on tuition and do not pay registration fees.

W: www.juniorjets.org E: beth@juniorjets.org

Miss Catherine’s Creative Learning Center—Boulder Miss Catherine’s Infant Center—Boulder 6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 340 (303) 530-1820 5280 Spine Road, Suite 104 Contact - Catherine Médal Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed, NAEYC accredited Year-round Toddlers/Preschool/:Pre-K: M-F, MWF or T/TH full day 7 am - 6 pm. Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to 5:30 pm.

Creative curriculum, music, Spanish, and art teacher, breakfast, lunch, snack. Infant Center has a 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to students, newly renovated! Three developmental rooms—newborns, crawlers, and walkers. “Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Each child moves at his or her own pace to each developmentally appropriate group. Call us for a personal tour.

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Montessori Academy—Lafayette 801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact - Jean Chorbajian Ages 1-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full- and half-day programs, with before- & after-school care.

Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child.

Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society fullmember school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Music is offered 2 days a week, and Spanish is offered 2 days a week.

Schedule a tour today!

W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: montessori.academy@mac.com

Mountain Peak School—Longmont 11833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom Buckett Ages: 2 1/2-5 years Licensed August - June Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30-11:15 am and 12:30-3:15 pm.

Mountain Peak School Preschool Our Preschool Program is designed to provide a strong foundation of learning and individual development to prepare each child for the future. An inspired, balanced curriculum is created by our degreed educators to meet the needs of each class and challenge each child at his/her own level. Fees: 3-4 year-old preschool, 2 mornings (T/Th) $2100, 3 mornings(M/W/F) $2,900, 5 mornings $4,300.00, Pre-Kindergarten $4,500.00 W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: mountainpeak@comcast.net

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Ann Kasunich Ages: 12 months through 6th grade. Toddler/Primary/Elementary ~ Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9 and 12-month programs Hours: Staggered 8 am to 3 pm; extended day (7:30 am - 5:30 pm).

Since 1976, children from the earliest stages of their childhood have been joyfully reaching their individual potential through independence, academic excellence, respect, and moral responsibility, while learning, exploring, and playing in and around our 12-acre farmhouse campus. Mountain Shadows is Colorado’s only internationally accredited Montessori school providing an authentic Montessori education.

W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org

Mt. View Preschool—Boulder 355 Ponca Place (303) 494-3557 Contact - Amy Chally Ages: 2 1/2-5 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mt. View Preschool has been providing excellence in early learning for 50 years.

W: www.mvpreschool.org E: mtviewboulder@outlook.com

Off Broadway Preschool of Fine Arts—Boulder 1235 Pine Street (303) 800-0324 Contact - Emily Ages: 3-5 years State of Colorado Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Preschool Arts-focused full-day preschool in downtown Boulder with low ratios, daily creative arts enrichment, an experienced staff, and high quality meals prepared in-house.

W: www.offbroadwaypreschool.org E: info@offbroadwaypreschool.org

Patience Montessori School—Boulder 3600 Hazelwood Court (303) 449-5214 Contact - Patience Schutrumpf Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Patience Montessori is a private multicultural Montessori school for children from the ages of six weeks though six years; we accept children who are not potty trained. Patience Montessori offers a child-care program as a service to working parents; we are open year-round. Our teachers are Montessori-accredited and group-leader qualified.

W: www.patiencemontessori.com E: patience@patiencemontessori.com

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY discovery. At Sunflower our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years.

Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment.

W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd (303) 652-9162 Contact - Admissions Office Ages: 3-5 years ACSI Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:30 am and 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

RMCA’s preschool provides children with a loving, secure environment in which to learn and grow. Our developmentally responsive programs for 3- through 5-year-old children encourage learning through play. Spacious and welcoming classrooms allow for activities that are both child-and-teacher initiated. At 8:25 am, teachers open their doors to greet families and allow students to gently begin the day with their choice of quiet learning activities. Morning class times facilitate learning through a hands-on approach that is tailored for each age group. Parents may opt to pick up their children when their morning session ends at 11:30 am or enroll in our full day program, with sessions ending at 3:15 pm. Our dedicated staff considers a day successful when every child leaves school feeling loved and having learned about God, themselves, and the world around them.

W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org

TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy (303) 776-7417 Contact - Cindy Wickham Ages: 8 weeks-6 years. Colorado Shines Level-4 rating. Year-round Hours: M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Half- and full-day options available.

High-quality early education and child care that prepares children for lifelong success by nurturing the individual learning styles of all children.

W: www.LearningWithTLC.org E: cwickham@LearningWithTLC.org

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Shepherd Valley Waldorf School—Niwot Hwy. 119/Hwy. 52 (303) 652-0130 Contact - Ruth Godberfforde Ages: 3-14 Licensed August - June and Summer Camp Hours: M-F, 8:30 am to 3:20 pm, with aftercare to 5:30 pm.

Shepherd Valley weaves the academic, the artistic, and the practical into our curriculum. With a nurturing pre-school/kindergarten promoting physical play and a rigorous grades program, the children are guided to cultivate self-knowledge and to meet the world by awakening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought, and strength of purpose. We have small class sizes, exceptional teachers, 38-acre campus and a strong community. Call for a personal school tour.

W: www.shepherdvalley.org E: enrollment@shepherdvalley.org

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie Ellman Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time available.

Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on, nurturing environment, where children learn through exploration and

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Treehouse Learning—Louisville 175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact - Patti Gee - Head of School Ages: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7 am to 6 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and full-day kindergarten. Our curriculum is comprehensive, integrating social skills with academics, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, secure environment, nutritious snacks and lunches, beautiful facility, and naturally landscaped grounds. Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; independent school, local family-owned since 1997.

Limited availability in all groups.

W: www.treehouselearning.com

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Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - John Suitor Ages: K - 5th Grade Licensed 9-month & year-round Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm (7:15 am to 5:45 pm extended day).

Small group instruction in language arts, mathematics, geography, science, music, art, and history, with curriculum geared to challenging each student’s needs. We teach to individual strengths so every child thrives.

W: www.bixbyschool.org E: office@bixbyschool.org

The Boulder Sudbury School—Boulder 2855 Folsom Street (720) 943-0918 Contact - Robert David Ages: 4-19 Licensed August - May Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm.

The Sudbury model of education. Boulder Sudbury is founded upon the principle that learning is best fostered by self-motivation, self-regulation, and self-criticism, in a social environment that functions as a democratic micro-society.

W: www.bouldersudbury.org E: info@bouldersudbury.org

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact - Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15 pm.

Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available.

Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School. Situated on a picturesque, safe, and private 5.5acre campus, Boulder Country Day School provides a balanced, classical education distinguished by academic excellence and social development in a caring and supportive learning environment. Preparing all students to reach their potential. Summer camp June to August.

W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

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Schools Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Melanie Leggett Ages: K-6th grade Licensed & Accredited Aug - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Aftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pm.

A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available.

ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

Hillside School—Boulder 6717 S. Boulder Road (303) 494-1468 Contact - Kathy Sherman Ages: 1st-9th grade Accredited August-May & Summer Program Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm.

Hillside enables students with dyslexia and other learning differences to reach their academic potential. Four students per class. Individualized instruction. Specially-trained faculty. Multi-sensory approach. Half-day program.

W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: info@hillsidelearning.org

Mackintosh Academy—Boulder 6717 South Boulder Road (303) 554-2011 Contact - Jenny Strode Ages: K-8th Grade Licensed August - June + Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 pm.

For nearly 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next generation gifted education. Mackintosh nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students in a caring community of learners so that they contribute to a world that needs them. Authorized IB World School, social-emotional learning, gifted and creative students, design/innovation, service & sustainability, $17,590. to $18,100. with tuition assistance available. Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio.

W: www.mackintoshacademy.com E: jenny@mackintoshacademy.com

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Mountain Peak School—Longmont 1833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom Buckett Ages: 3 - 12 yrs (6th grade) Licensed August - June/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:15 am-3:15 pm.

Mountain Peak is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Recently voted Longmont’s #1 private school. We recognize that each child is unique, therefore our teachers are empowered to individualize curriculum based on each child’s developmental stage. We offer learning experiences that reach beyond the core academic areas beginning at the preschool level. We strive for excellence by nurturing each child’s intellect, curiosity, and social growth. And because studies have shown that large class sizes adversely affect learning, we are committed to keeping our classes small (15-16 maximum for 1st-6th grades, 10-12 for preschool & Kindergarten). Come and discover what “true” individualized curriculum is. Before/after-school care available. We offer art, music, French, daily PE, Coding and STEM. W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: mountainpeak@comcast.net

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St. Louis Catholic School—Louisville 925 Grant Avenue (303) 666-6220 Contact - Susan Kersey Ages: 3-14.

Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F. K-8 & Early Learning Center for ages 3-5. 7 am to 6 pm (extended hours).

Challenging curriculum, experienced, caring faculty, extra-curricular opportunities, all while seeking to foster our students’ love for God and neighbor. Our students test two years above grade level on national exams. Pre-S, Junior K, Kindergarten-8th grade.

W: www.stlp.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact - Admissions Office Ages: PS-8th Grade ACSI Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Classical Christian education. Engaging minds, inspiring virtue... preparing for life. A high-quality education is important. But, education is more than just what you can accomplish; it is the shaping of persons into the very images we were created to become. RMCA cares about what matters and creating an environment where a child can think, and do, and grow toward God and others. Leaders stand out from the crowd and stand up for what is true. Our philosophy incorporates the best thoughts on education over the centuries, our methods whisper of the past while remaining the best preparation for the future; our students are not told what to think; they are taught how to think for themselves; our community thrives on family activities and shared values; our academic pursuits are worthy of thoughtful conversation and guided practice. Discover why your child should grow up here—it could make all the difference in the world.

W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org

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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY Boulder Dog House Music TINKER ART STUDIO BIRTHDAY PARTIES

ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Fun, low-stress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abilities.

Hours: Call for times.

Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com

Ages: 3-13 1300 Yellow Pine Ave. Let Tinker help celebrate your child’s next birthday! The birthday child and their guests will have a great time being creative and making a unique art project chosen from our elaborate pARTy menu, while parents sit back and enjoy watching the young artists at work. The best part—when the last present has been opened and crumb of cake eaten, we take care of all the cleanup! For further details and to reserve your pARTy, visit tinkerartstudio.com.

Hours: Saturday afternoon slots available.

Contact: Staff 303-503-1902 tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com

Countywide Adventure Quest & Sword Games Birthdays Throughout Front Range

Ages: 6+ Exciting quests, team games, treasure hunts, and more! Choose from a variety of options, customize the theme, and let Renaissance Adventures lead an unforgettable experience! We join your birthday party or other event in costume and equipped with safe foam swords and other props. Be a hero in a new Star Wars-themed adventure, journey as Frozen-themed princesses in a treasure quest, rally teams in Viking capture the flag, or pick some other fantastic option!

Offering summer quests, holiday quests, after-school programs, and birthday parties in Boulder and beyond since 1995.

303-786-9216 www.RenaissanceAdventures.com

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Mysto the Magician Ages: 4 - 84 With over 30 years of experience Mysto the Magi gives you “The Most FUN You Will Ever Have at a Magic Show!” Perfect for birthday parties, block parties, family reunions, and summer camps.

Call now to have one of the front ranges best magicians at your next event.

Days: Whenever you are ready.

Whatever day you wish.

Contact: Mitch Harwood 970-759-5015 mystothemagi@hotmail.com www.mystothemagi.com

Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 10 111 W. Baseline Road Birthday parties at the Lafayette Recreation Center. Choose from tree climbing, skateboarding or swimming! Price includes party room/skatepark shelter, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods, and one of 10 special party “themes.”

Contact: Staff 303-665-0469 www.cityoflafayette.com/parties

Ages: 5 to adult 525 Courtney Way Rock & Roll Birthday Parties!

Authentic rock & roll birthday parties for kids, teens, and adults.

Rock & roll makeover, interactive music video games on our giant flat screen, live performance by teen band.

Hours: By appointment.

Contact: Gary Lennox 303-664-1600 Contact@doghousemusic.com www.rockandrollbirthday.com

WOW! Children’s Museum Ages: 1-11 110 N. Harrison Avenue Celebrate your child’s next birthday in a fun, hands-on, and educational environment! Two-hour affordable and customizable party packages include party room rental, paper goods, playtime in the museum, and more! For a unique experience, after-hour private parties available on Fridays and Sundays.

Days and Hours: Book online or call for details.

Contact: Museum Staff 303-604-2424 www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

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Longmont Louisville Inspiration Art Academy Art Parties Ages: 4 and up 457 Main Street We have many fabulous art projects and activities for your child’s birthday party! Or, if your child has their own idea— we can make it happen! We will collaborate to create a fun, creative, birthday memory!

Fees: Art Parties: Up to 6 children-$130, $18 each additional child. Sewing parties: 6 children-$180 Hours: Saturdays, 10 to 12 pm, 1 to 3 pm or 4 to 6 pm. (3 hours for sewing parties, 4-7pm) Contact: Cynthia Barnes 720-273-2477 inspirationartacademy@gmail.com www.inspirationartacademy.com

Mountain Kids Gymnastic-Themed Parties Ages: 2-10 474 S. Taylor Ave. (in the Colorado Technology Center) Gymnastics-themed birthday parties include 1 hour of gymnastics time with our enthusiastic birthday party staff. Activities include a gigantic obstacle course, trampoline, games, relays, parachute play, and 30 minutes of party time for cake, presents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, invitations, thank-you notes, and party favors, and, of course, take care of all the cleanup! Great parties for kids of all ages! Call for fees.

Contact: Anna Narvaes 303-665-8287 anna@mountain-kids.com www.mountain-kids.com

Nederland

Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties Ages: 4 -12 4255 Nelson Road $350 / $100 deposit. 2.5 Hours Party: for up to 10 children (additional fee for over 10). Join the fun of horse games, playing with the mini horses, and painting the special B-day horse, along with a lead-line ride! Of course it’s washable paint! Kids and parents leave saying it’s the best party and setting they have ever been to! Fastmoving, fun, lasting memories.

With years of experience, TCR takes great pride in our parties, to make sure all the extra touches are there for your guests! Check out our slide show on the Web page.

Contact: Lynn McChesney 303-444-4291 lynntriplecreek@gmail.com www.triplecreek-ranch.com

Birthday Party at The Carousel Ages: all 20 Lakeview Drive Rent the entire carousel or our upstairs party room. Party givers are welcome to bring their own treats; many local restaurants are able to provide food and drink. Fees: Party Room $40 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel (available when we are not open) $125 per hour, which includes unlimited rides during your event. Call for more details.

Days and Hours: we are always open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; please call for additional days and hours.

Contact: Carousel Director 303-258-3457

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Arts & Science SUNFLOWER ART STUDIO Boulder

CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Boulder

Ages: 5-13 3400 Marine Street Are you looking for an enriching experience that is so much fun your kids won’t even realize how much they are learning?

CU Science Discovery offers a variety of after-school and student-day-off/holiday programs designed to inspire budding science enthusiasts. Programs explore technology and science using hands-on activities that are sure to delight. Please register online or by phone.

C: Anjali Maus www.sciencediscovery.colorado.edu P: 303-735-2230

INSPIRATION ART ACADEMY SEWING CLASSES Longmont

Ages: 6 and up 457 Main Street “Kids Sew!” is a fun-filled sewing class for beginners. Students use sewing machines to create useful projects including: P.J. pants, shoulder bags, panel skirts, animal pillows and zipper pouches. Yes! Kids can be taught to use sewing machines safely. We require an 8-week commitment for sewing classes.

Tu/Wed and/or Th: 4:15 to 5:45 pm, Sun: 12 to 1:30 pm, 2-3:30 pm, 4 to 5:30 pm. American Girl Art/Sew class is Sundays 4-5:30 pm Fees: $23/per class. Most fabric, notions and equipment included.

C: Cynthia Barnes lnspirationartacademy@gmail.com www.inspirationartacademy.com P: 720-273-2477

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley

Grades K-5 Offering high-quality enrichment classes/camps after school and on no-school days.

Instruction provided in visual arts, science, theater, cooking, LEGOS™, sports, and language.

Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County. Please visit our website for complete class listings.

Registration is available online or by phone.

Program Days: M-Sat. C: Lifelong Learning lifelong.learning@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968

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Ages: 3.5-15 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200 Small, cozy groups, which allows each child to explore at their own pace and receive individual attention from the instructor. Teaching everything they need to know on creating paintings that both kids and parents will be proud of. Using multiple 2-D mediums, children learn how to create an art work from a simple sketch to a finished and well-established painting. Low student/teacher ratio. Mediums include acrylic paintings, drawing, sketching, watercolor, graphics, collages, and basics of composition.

Hours: Daily. Please see our schedule and online gallery for more information.

C: Lika Gitis sunflowerkidsartstudio@gmail.com www.artsunflower.com P: 720-939-7545

TINKER ART STUDIO North Boulder

Ages: 18 months to 13 years old 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children (and adults!) to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Choose from weekly classes, drop-in art, weekend workshops, private lessons and school-day-off and holiday camps in a variety of mediums— wheel throwing and hand building ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media, and more.

Visit us online for a complete class schedule and to register.

Hours: Daily programming.

C: Staff tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com P: 303-503-1902

KINESIS DANCE Boulder

Ages: 3-18 5603 Arapahoe Ave, Unit 6.

We are a youth-focused dance company offering high quality competitive and recreational level dance. Classes offered include preschool dance, creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary and ethnic dance.

Hours: M-Sat. 9 am to 8 pm.

C: Cindy or Kirsten kinesisdance@outlook.com www.KinesisDance.com P: 720-515-6268

LEMON SPONGE CAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET Boulder

Ages: 11-18 5603 Arapahoe Ave, Unit 6.

After School Ballet Classes and Program.

World-class ballet training at an affordable price! We provide youth nourishment in the performing arts. With international caliber instruction at its core, the school is centered in producing professional dancers for the future, and inclusive of youth interested in learning to dance for personal pleasure.

Hours: Call for days and times.

C: Jenifer Sher workshop@lemonspongecake.org www.lemonspongecake.org P: 720-352-2903

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After-School Programs Gymnastics Cheerleading

Music MUSIC TOGETHER® of Boulder Ages: Birth-5 Small intimate parent/child programs. FREE demo classes offered throughout the year.

Call for times and fees. Two Boulder locations—downtown and north.

C: Jane Simms Roche www.musictogetherboulder.com P: 303-530-0434

LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY Longmont

Ages: 3-Adult 1422 Nelson Road Longmont’s only pre-professional ballet school. Benefit from the very finest in classical dance training. Experience the joy of movement through ballet, pointe, men’s classes, jazz, modern, hip hop, and ballet in the air. Grow with us as an artist in the studio and on stage!

Hours: Call for days and hours.

C: Marcy Cox office@longmontdancetheatre.com www.ldtacademy.com P: 303-772-1335

Empowerment SUCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDS Boulder

Grades: K-10 Secrets of Friendship. What makes kids like other kids?

Students will learn and practice six most important friendship skills, what makes kids avoid other kids, how to NOT lose your friends. Small class size, individual attention, student workbook, parent handout, and snacks. Early registration $165, week of class $185.

Days and Hours: Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm. Summers are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

C: Sherry Lewis, MS, LPC successstrategies4kids@gmail.com www.ss4k.com Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor LinkedIn.com/in/SherryLewisCounselor Twitter.com/sLewisCounselor P: 303-915-4421

MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

Ages: Walking and up 474 S. Taylor Avenue At Mountain Kids there are mountains to climb, rivers to cross, jungles to conquer, and fun to be had. Also, strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence, and new skills are acquired every day. Students discover their amazing movement potential through GYMNASTICS & DANCE classes in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment! We make moving and learning fun!

Transportation available from select schools. Programs & times vary. Please call or visit our website for more information.

C: Anna Narvaes anna@mountain-kids.com www.mountain-kids.com/louisville P: 303-665-8287

BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder

Ages: 4-18 Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more.

Call for fees and times.

Program Days: M-F C: Staff info@bouldersuzukistrings.org www.bouldersuzukistrings.org P: 303-499-2807

MUSIC TOGETHER® BABIES/MIXED AGES/ BIG KIDS PROGRAMS Central Boulder

Ages: Infants to age 7.

Award-winning music and movement programs celebrating over 15 years in Boulder!

Introductory Babies Class for newborns through 9 months and caregivers. Mixed-age classes for infants through age 4 with their caregivers integrating singing/movement/ instrument play in a playful yet structured environment. Big Kids Class (Ages 5-7), optional drop-off program integrating drumming, conducting, solfege (ear training) improvisational piano, creative expression, and more. Free demo classes and online registration.

Hours: Weekday mornings, Saturday morning, and evenings. Register online.

C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

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After-School Programs SANDY BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO Niwot

MY LOCAL MUSIC LESSONS North Front Range

Ages: 6 and up Custom Lessons for ALL instruments, in the convenience of YOUR home. We save you time, and give you peace of mind!

Background checked instructors, A+ rating with BBB, and convenient online scheduling system. To sign up see website, click “purchase lessons” button, choose 1st option for instructor/instrument/area, and time and day. 1st lesson FREE with 1st month enrollment, enter promo code 1stfree at checkout for 25% OFF 4pack/series.

FREE lessons for referrals also!

Days and Hours: 9 am to 9 pm.

7 days a week C: Lee Johnson booking@mylocalmusiclessons.com www.mylocalmusiclessons.com P: 303-558-6160

PARLANDO School of Musical Arts Boulder

Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School of Musical Arts offers private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice/singing, acting and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 650 students each week.

More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music.

C: Staff info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006

Ages: All Individual private lessons in flute, violin, and piano. Group Lessions: a) Intro to Flute, 6 weeks; b) Intro to Violin, 8 weeks; c) Intro to Music, 1 semester—explore flute, violin, or piano; d) Penny Whistle Program—ideal class for ages 3 to 6.

Fees:$10/group class. Pay by session.

Call for current class times.

C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

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ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder

OFF BROADWAY School of Fine Arts Boulder

Ages: All 1235 Pine Street Off Broadway School of Fine Arts (SoFA) provides private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwind, and brass instruments to students of all ages and abilities in our NEW location in downtown Boulder.

We also offer after school and evening programming in a variety of disciplines.

Fees: Trial lessons $20; Ongoing/prorated registration for lessons and most classes.

Hours: Arranged with individual instructors.

C: David L’Hommedieu info@offbroadwayfinearts.org offbroadwayfinearts.org P: 303-800-0318

Ages: All 3970 Broadway St., Unit 201E Rocky Ridge Music Academy offers individual and group lessons, giving students of all ages and levels a variety of opportunities to work with exceptional artists, teachers, and colleagues within the vibrant NoBo Arts District. Rocky Ridge has been providing transformative music education since 1942.

In addition to instruction on all orchestral instruments, we offer lessons in composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world.

Hours: 45 and 60 minute lessons available 7 days a week.

C: Max Wolpert MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org www.rockyridge.org P: 303-449-1106

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SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont/Boulder

Ages: 2 months and up 795 S. Sherman Street-Longmont 311 Mapleton-Boulder At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. Our Longmont facility features two warm-water indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures your child the safest and most comfortable water experience. Our new satellite Boulder location is a convenient alternative for Boulder families. We are the swim lesson experts—stop by our child-friendly Longmont facility to discover the difference.

Hours: Longmont—M-Th- 7 am to 7 pm, Fri- 8 am to 1 pm.

Please call for Boulder schedule.

C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229

BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Ages: 3-13 Musical theater, film , and music lessons. Over 30 years teaching drama, dance, and music to kids in Boulder. Our studio is about having fun.

We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity, friendship. Once-a-week classes with a final production, costumed on stage for friends and family. Show themes change each semester and are geared to entertain children and families.

Hours: M-F. 3 to 7 pm. Sliding fee & scholarships. Please check our website for class times and days.

C: Pollyanna Demitro www.bpac.biz P: 303-859-4195

OCEAN FIRST SWIM Boulder

Ages: 6 months and up 3015 Bluff Street At the Ocean First Swim School, we provide a fun, supportive and comfortable environment to learn new swimming skills. Our private facility, small class sizes, and 89º heated indoor pool allow swimmers to focus on learning new skills and not worry about their comfort in the water.

Programs Days: M-Th, 9 am to 6 pm, and Fri, 3 to 6 pm. swim@oceanfirst.blue www.oceanfirst.blue P: 303-444-7234

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

After-School Programs Theater BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield

Ages: 3-18.

BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, & community performances.

Classes available throughout the year for beginning to advanced students. Check website for schedules and registration information.

Hours: After-school, schedules vary.

C: Mary Wilkie info.backstorytheatre@gmail.com www.backstorytheatre.org P: 720-263-0836

BOULDER VOICE YOUTH SHOW CHOIR Boulder

Ages: 10-15 Boulder Voice Musical Theater Review.

We’re excited to offer a new kind of musical theater experience in Boulder! Join us while we put the “show” into show choir, testing our acting, singing and dancing skills in an original review based on famous heroes and heroines. Please visit our website to learn more about our instructors and fall class.

We look forward to hearing your voice!

Hours: M/Th, 4:30 to 6 pm.

C: Lisa Albright www.bouldervoiceshowchoir.com

Tutoring

Do you have a bright child who is struggling with learning or focus?

COLORADO SHAKESPEARE Festival School of Theatre Boulder

Ages: 8-18.

The CSF School of Theatre offers classes and workshops for kids, teens, and adults yearround. Winter/Spring classes include a Taming of the Shrew class, a King Lear class, and an acting class for adults. Oneday workshops (ranging from costume design to improvisation) are held monthly in Boulder and culminate in a short performance for friends and family. Space is limited! Call for schedule.

C: Kelsey Didion csfedout@colorado.edu www.coloradoshakes.org/ education/csf-school-theatre P: 303-735-1181

ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS Boulder

Ages: 5-16 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135 (near Arapahoe & 55th) Boulder’s premiere youth theatre offers Boulder’s best theatrical training in musical theatre, acting, voice, dance, improvisation, & more.

After-school programs, Actors Academy Program, and summer camps.

C: Barry Freniere info@theaterforkids.net www.theaterforkids.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.com P: 303-245-8150

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Boulder Hours: M-F, 9 am-6 pm Ages: 5 to Adult C: Deborah Kratovil 2300 Central Ave., Suite A-1 learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net We promise at least one www.learningpathwayscolorado.com grade level increase in 30 P: 303-499-1941 hours of instruction, or we will teach your child for free!

One-to-one supplemental educational services in reading, spelling, math, writing, critical thinking, and study skills. Research-proven curriculum guarantees rapid progress. Also offering ACT/ SAT/GED prep, advanced MATHNASIUM math and writing, foreign MATH ONLY Learning Center languages, and homework Lafayette help. Flexible payment plans.

Grades: 1-College Calculus Refund policy. Check out our 2770 Arapahoe Rd. Ste. 114 new executive function and We make math make sense! early education classes!

Mathnasium’s affordable, Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pm proven, customized proC: Staff grams work with kids to legacyoflearningoffice@gmail.com build a solid MATH foundawww.thelegacyoflearning.org tion that makes sense to P: 303-444-8422 them. Our programs increase confidence and help kids understand & do their homework. Catch-up and enrichment, private lessons, special summer camps, & SAT/ACT math prep programs. Now in our 11th year of service!

WARNING: Your child could become crazy about math!

Hours: 3 to 7 pm, M-Th; Sundays, 1:30 to 5:30 pm.

C: Lisa & Alan Iguchi boulder@mathnasium.com www.mathnasium.com/boulder P: 720-890-9000

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SUMMER Calendar of Events ART/MUSEUMS

May 1—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum “Lei Day” Hula Performance for all ages, at 2 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Celebrate May Day in Hawaii with a special hula performance by Keaka O Kalani I Na Mauna, a hula and Polynesian dance school from Boulder.

The school’s mission is pass on the aloha spirit as well as a love and appreciation of Hawaiian and other Polynesian dance, language, and culture. This program is a part of the “WOW! Goes Around the World” series, sponsored by Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission and is included with Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check online at www. wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

May 21—Longmont Opening Event for How People Make Things exhibition at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road from 10 am to 2 pm. $8 adults, $ students/seniors, free for members and children 3 and under.

Explore the new hands-on manufacturing exhibition for kids and climb on cool construction equipment, including a front-end loader, bucket truck and backhoe, outside courtesy of Longmont Power & Communications! Crafts for kids, and snacks and drinks served. Call (303) 651-8374 or check out www. longmontmuseum.org for more information.

May 21 to August 28—Longmont Longmont Museum exhibit How People Make Things for all ages, from M-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm and Sun, 1 to 5 pm, located at 400 Quail Road. Every object in our world has a story of how it is made. Hands-on activities using real factory tools and machines to create objects with four manufacturing processes—molding, cutting, deforming and assembly.

Include 10,000 Crayola crayons in 90 colors, 10,000 plastic pellets, 300 ice cream cups, stop lights, cooking pans, sneakers, baseball bats, baseball mitts and matchbox cars. Call (303) 651-8374 or check out www.longmontmuseum.org for more information.

May 28-September 30—Denver Hotel de Paris Museum 2016 Tour Season for all ages, from 12 to

4 pm, located at 409 6th Street.

Visitor access to an outstanding collection of over 5,000 objects original to the site has been improved through newly developed “visible storage” located in the 1878 commercial kitchen of Louis Dupuy’s Hotel de Paris. Call Kevin Kuharic at (303) 569-2311 or email kevin.kuharic@hoteldeparismuseum.org or check out hoteldeparismuseum.org for more information.

First Tuesdays—Denver Target Tuesday Nights from 4 to 8 pm, for all ages at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work.

Through their generous sponsorship to the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play FREE the first Tuesday of each month.

Saturdays—Denver Denver Art Museum Free First Saturday/CelebrARTE for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway.

11/7, 12/5, and 1/2. Enjoy free general admission and entry to all non-ticketed exhibitions. In-gallery games and art-making opportunities and special bilingual family activities. Tickets available starting at 10 am. No reservations needed. Call (720) 865-5000 or email info@denverartmuseum.org or check out www.denverartmuseum. org for more information.

Now to 2020—Denver The Denver Art Museum will offer free general admission to ALL youth, ages 18 and under, for the next five years, thanks to a fiveyear gift from Scott Reiman and the Reiman Foundation. A oneyear grant from Kaiser Permanente Colorado also will support the Free for Kids program. FREE general admission to all children, including school tours and other youth group visits. This incredible access opportunity also will seed a new transportation fund, providing bus-funding assistance for Title I schools. Youth pricing for all special ticketed exhibitions will be $5 for the next five years. For more information, please check out www.denverartmuseum.org/ freeforkids.

Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days, from 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm; runs from early September through late May at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive drop-in pro-

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gram encourages children ages 2-5, to engage in creative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their parents. Call (303) 6518374 for more information.

Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, is open to the public on Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. Admission is FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926.

For more information or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824.

2nd/4th Saturday—Longmont Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) 12 to 12:45 pm, for ages 5-8 and 1 to 2 pm, for ages 9-12, located at 667 4th Ave. Free with Family Membership. $10 to drop in. Fun and exhibitionbased art activities, led by certified art instructors. Participants visit the current exhibition and then create from that experience. Your children will learn about contemporary art, create artwork and bring it home. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call Mary Chapin Durling at (303) 651-2787 or email info@ firehouseart.org or check out www. firehouseart.org for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up.

Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

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Ongoing—Boulder Storytimes at the Main Library for ages birth to 36 months. Ageappropriate storytime posters will be posted by the doors to the Mt. Sanitas room by 9 am and direct patrons to take a token for each person in their group. Limit of 40 to each storytime. Time are: Lap Babies (birth to 15 months) on Tuesdays, at 9:15 am; Cruisers & Crawlers (15-24 months) on Wednesdays, at 9:15 am, Younger Toddler Time (24-30 months) on Mondays, at 9:15 am; Older Toddler Time (30-36 months) on Thursdays, at 9:15 am. Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org or call (303) 441-3100 for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder/Westminster/ Denver Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Story Time for ages 1-6, located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder, 14644 Orchard Pkwy #1000 in Westminster and 8340 Northfield Blvd. in Denver. Weekly Story Time with a craft or activity for preschoolers. It’s Free and lots of fun. Check our website for times and directions. Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or email lynne@ grtoys.com or check out grtoys. com for more information.

Ongoing Mondays—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for Kids & Teens for ages 5 and up, from, 2 to 5:30 pm, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave through July. Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes--but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Free. Call Alice Eccles at (303) 441-3100 or email ask@boulderlibrary.org or check out calendar.boulderlibrary. org for more information.

T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30, bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library.

Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please email howardm@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/ event/kids-family/storytime for more times and information.

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May 21—Boulder CU Wizards Immunity in Health and Disease! for ages 5-15, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at CU B o u l d e r- C r i s t o l C h e m 1 4 0 .

Professor Moni Fleshner presents a show that will help students understand how our immune systems function to keep us healthy. CU Wizards shows are for kids and families. FREE every month at CU Boulder. Call Candice Brown at (303) 492-5011 or you can email

djnadmin@jila.colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/ cuwizards for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Fabricate After School Workshops for ages 7 & up, from 3:45 to 5:45 pm, located at 2023 17th Street.

Our after school workshops are a wonderful opportunity for students to enhance their sewing skills in a fun and positive environment.

Class sizes are small so that each student will be given individual attention. Projects include apparel, accessories, and home decor.

We will cover safety, fabric and pattern terminology, and sewing machine mechanics and get LOTS of practice sewing, with the goal of having students become more confident, independent sewers. Call Linda Spillmann at (303) 997-8245 or email linda@fabricateboulder. com or www.fabricateboulder.com for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder The Language of Food presents French After-School, language, arts and crafts classes for children in 1st through 5th grades, located in BVSD elementary schools, September through May. Please call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or please email her at thelanguageoffood@gmail.com for more information.

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tues, from 7 to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348.

1st & 3rd Fridays—Boulder Mothers & Babies—Leaders’ support group, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Also offers support groups for new moms and babies under 6 months old for a nominal fee. Call (303) 530-0698 or visit our website at www.momsandbabies.org for more information.

2nd and 4th Mondays—Boulder First Presbyterian Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:15 am, at 1820 15th Street. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455.

1st Mondays—Boulder La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages from 10 to 11:30 am, located in the Community

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Room at Boulder Nurse Midwives, 4800 Riverbend Road, Suite 100.

Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who are nursing their toddlers. Babies and children welcome.

For more information call Diane at (303) 444-9849, Linda at (720) 3148839, or Kate at (303) 473-9918.

2nd Tuesdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, at 7 pm, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome!

Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or email or check out longmontlll.org for more information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder Local mothers are invited to a free meeting of the Boulder County chapter of Mothers & More. We connect moms through evening meetings, speakers, moms’ night out, book discussions, children’s activities, and MORE. Come and meet us! Check online at www. meetup.com/Mothers-MoreBoulder-County for more up-todate information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 9223549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location.

Daily—Countywide Boulder County WIC Program.

Supplemental foods and nutritional health education for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women with children up to 5 years. Ongoing enrollment at 5 clinic sites. Boulder Office: 3305 Broadway; San Juan Office: 3100 34th St. in Boulder; Longmont Office: 529 Coffman, Suite 200; Salud Clinic: 231 East 9th in Longmont; Tri-cities Office: 1345 Plaza Court North, 3A in Lafayette.

FREE. Call (303) 441-1451.

Mondays/Saturdays—Longmont The Family Garden Mommy & Me Yoga for ages 0-1, from 10:3011:45 am on Mondays and on Saturdays from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. Located at 600 S. Airport Rd., Suite B. This class is a wonderful way to connect with your baby while stretching, moving, and relaxing your body. A typical class includes calming breath, stretching, slow vinyasa sequences, standing poses and relaxation all with a hard-working, postpartum body in mind. Includes strong core-work to engage and restore

the postpartum core in a gentle and loving way. The babies can join in on almost all of the poses and have their own yoga and massage session towards the end of class.

It is beneficial and suitable for all yogis­—new, experienced and still in diapers! Call Rachel at (303) 678-1144 or please email Debbie@ family-garden.org for more information or check online at www. family-garden.org.

Tuesdays—Boulder Boulder Zumba. Zumba dance fitness for Kids ages 7-13, from 4 to 5 pm, located at 6185 Arapahoe Road. Rockin’ fitness parties for kids with kid-friendly routines & music. $5 drop-in or $40 for 10-punch card. Call Donna Shonle at (303) 604-9098 or email donna@shonle.net for more information or www.boulderzumba. com.

Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms).

New group for mothers of schoolage children (kindergarten-12th grade) to share their joys and challenges. Includes guest speakers, child care, and refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost: $5.

Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Call Jan at (303) 494-4248 or Darcy at (303) 9261590 for more information.

Thursdays—Broomfield Tough Love Parent Support Group will meet at the United Church of Broomfield at 825 Kohl Street, from 7 to 9:30 pm. Call Jerry Hart at (303) 494-4598 for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Tinker Art Studio classes for ages 18 months to 13 years old, located at 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue, Unit B, in NoBo. Programming offered daily. Weekly “Drop-In” classes are on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the school year. Call Tinker Art Studio at (303) 503-1902 or email tinker@tinkerartstudio.com for more information or check out tinkerartstudio.com to register.

Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200. Call Lika Gitis at (720) 939-7545 or email lika@artsunflower.com or visit us at www.artsunflower.com.

Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidized child care for children ages 0-12, with drop-in open hours for application assistance and question opportunity on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm, at 3460 N. Broadway in Boulder and 1921 Corporate Center Circle, Suite 3F in Longmont. Questions?

(303) 678-6014, please email ccap@bouldercounty.org or call the bilingual outreach coordinator

at (303) 928-0821. Must be county resident, income and activity requirements apply. Download an application and checklist online at www.bouldercountychildcare.org.

Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults! helps families and individuals enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).

Medicaid and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0 to $50 depending on family income.

Healthy Kids and Adults! can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado a new health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. For more information, call (720) 515-1454.

Ongoing—Longmont Swim•Float•Swim! Aquatic Academy—The ultimate swim lesson experience for ages 6 months and up. Boulder County’s only dedicated warm-water swim lesson facility where children learn to swim and float independently in weeks, not years. The Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or email judy@infantaquatics.com for more information.

Ongoing—Lafayette Boulder Water Polo Club Water Polo Spring League for ages 8-18, from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm, located at Arapahoe YMCA at 2800 Dagny Way. If you love team sports and swimming, play water polo! Sign up anytime and make new friends, train with top-notch coaches, get in great shape, and have fun! Call Cece Bloomfield at (303) 9950328 or email boulderwpc@gmail. com or please check out www. boulderwaterpolo.org for more information.

Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, located at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes.

Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Music Together(R) with Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. presents free demo class for ages 0-5 years, located at Boulder Piano Gallery at 3111 Walnut. Research-based music and movement program celebrating over 25 years of family music-making. Have fun planting

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the seeds of musical development through singing, movement, instrument play, friendship and fun!

Classes are mixed-age and siblings are welcome. These free demo classes are for families who would like to visit a class before enrolling in one of our semesters. Call Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or you can email Jane at jsmolens@mountainsongmusic.com or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Boulder Aikikai Youth Aikido Classes for ages 9-15, from 4 to 4:50 pm, located at 2424 30th St. Beginner Aikido classes every Monday and Wednesday. Aikido is a Japanese martial art that teaches coordination, body awareness and sensitivity through the physical resolution of conflict. Call Jennifer Barr at (303) 444-7721 or email jenn@boulderaikikai.org or check out www.boulderaikikai.org for more information.

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3rd Friday thru Sept—Lafayette City of Lafayette Art Night Out for all ages, from 5 to 9:15 pm, located at 311 S. Public Road. Art Night Out features artist booths, children’s activities, five food trucks, and a beer & wine garden as part of their summer arts series. Free, family friendly community event throughout the spring and summer in Downtown Lafayette. Call Susan Booker at (303) 661-1260 or email arts@cityoflafayette.com or check out www.cityoflafayette.com/ANO for more information.

May 1—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space May Day at Walker Ranch Homestead for ages kids-adult, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 8999 Flagstaff Rd., west of Boulder. Join us for a peek into pioneer living in springtime. Smell what’s cooking in the log house, chat with the blacksmith, and experience hands-on traditional activities with costumed volunteers. Call Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or email skippen@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.

May 4—Boulder Boulder Farmer’s Market opens on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 pm, at 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. Check out BCFM.org for more information.

May 6—Boulder Rocky Ridge Music Academy First Fridays for all ages, from 6 to 9 pm, located at 3970 Broadway St., Unit 201E. Join us for an event of art, music, food, and fun! Rocky Ridge is proud to be a part of the NoBo Arts District First Friday open house, which will feature music performed by our students and faculty, and showcases of work by local artists. Free

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and open to the public! Call Max Wolpert at (303) 449-1106 or email MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org or check out www.rockyridge.org for more information.

May 7—Denver Invest in Kids 8th Annual Gala for all ages, from 5:30 to 10:30 pm, located at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum at 7711 E Academy Blvd. Once again, Invest In Kids is partnering with Heroes Like Us to bring you the best culinary bites in the city! The Invest in Kids Gala is known as a top foodie event in Denver, where guests can sample dishes from a variety of premier restaurants in one place. Call (303) 839-1808 or check out www.iik for more information.

May 7—Niwot Shepherd Valley Waldorf School May Faire for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 6500 West Dry Creek Parkway. Local families are welcome to come tour our Niwot campus and meet our teachers while celebrating the arrival of Spring! We’re also celebrating the launch of our Sensible Tuition Model which makes a Waldorf education possible for more Boulder County families. Call Ruth Godberfforde at (303) 652-0130 or email enrollment@shepherdvalley. org or check out www.shepherdvalley.org for more information.

May 20—Boulder Boulder County Head Start Full Moon Hike for ages 3-5, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, located at Sawhill Ponds. This is our annual Full Moon Hike with the City of Boulder Mountain Parks and Open Space naturalists. We will have a potluck from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, and then hike around the ponds.

Bilingual presentation. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email sgritton@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercounty.org for more information.

May 20-22—Denver Denver ’s first-ever Colorado Dragon Film Festival for all ages, at the King Center on the Auraria Campus, co-sponsored by CU Denver. Cinema by and about Asians and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) will be a highlight. Friday. May 20 at 6 pm, special VIP opening night reception and screening of Uzumasa Limelight that also pays tribute to Charlie Chaplin’s classic Limelight.

May 21, the festival continues with a family-friendly Anime feature (TBA). Following the film, children of all ages will have the opportunity to engage with Asianrelated craft projects provided by the Denver Art Museum. Check out www.cdbf.org/new-film-festival for more information.

May 21—Boulder City of Boulder Parks and

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Recreation Kids to Parks Day nature festival for all ages, from 11 to 2 pm, located at 1001 Canyon Ave. Join the Department of Parks and Recreation as we encourage everyone to explore the Civic Area and discover science, history, nature and adventure. Enjoy free activities provided by Children’s Museum of Denver, Play-Well TEKnologies, Mountain Flower Goat Dairy, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Feet on the Earth, Front Range Anglers, log sawing competition, CU Museum of Natural History, and Greenwood Wildlife Rehab. Call Judy Evans at (303) 413-7222 or please check out www. bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec for more information.

May 21, 28—Lafayette Peanut Butter Players auditions for ME FOR PRESIDENT for ages 5-18, from 1-4 pm, located at 1376 Miners Drive Suite 106. Come to auditions, sing and read a little, and everyone gets a part in a timely musical about a boy and girl who run for President. No experience necessary. Rehearsals start June 20 in the afternoons. Performances July 22, 23. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or please email pbpcontacts@gmail.com or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information.

May 21—Westminster Butterfly Pavilion Bloomapalooza for all ages, from 9 am to 5 pm, located at 6252 W. 104th Ave. Boogie down in our bloomin’ gardens for a rockin’ celebration of Plant Conservation Day! Join us in this global celebration, dedicated to preserving, protecting, and conserving plants for people and the planet. There will be fun for the whole family! Call Amy Yager at (303) 589-6634 or check out www. butterflies.org for more information.

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June 18—Boulder CU Wizards The Liquid Crystals Wizards Show for ages 5-15, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at CU Boulder-Duane Physics G1B30.

Professors Noel Clark and Dave Walba will present a show that will get kids thinking outside the box as they learn more about an interesting phase of matter that is not quite solid or liquid, but somewhere in between! Call Candice Brown at (303) 492-5011 or email djnadmin@jila.colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

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June Through August—Boulder City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Summer Nature Play for all ages, M/W, from 9 to 11 am, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Calling all Explorers! Nature play promotes daily contact with our natural environment and outdoor space. The aim of nature play is to create a greater appreciation for, and awareness of, the natural environment. Come celebrate Summer and bring out the adventurer that is hibernating inside every child.

You supply the supervision, we supply the fun! Meet in the nature play area, west of the Boulder Main Library, just walk towards the creek, go under the library skywalk and you’ll find us. Pre-registration not required. Call Judy Evans at (720) 376-1049 or check out www. bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec for more information.

June Through August—Boulder City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Civic Area Walking Tours for all ages, at 10 am, each Tuesday meeting at the Boulder Bandshell, 1236 Canyon Blvd.

Past, Present, and Future Journey through Boulder’s Civic Area, with a park ambassador as your guide.

Learn stories from the past, beginning with the history of the Plains Indians and the first settlers that arrived in Boulder, to what the Civic Area is today and what is in store for the future. Your walking tour begins at the Boulder Bandshell. Walks last for approximately 45- 60 minutes. Call Judy Evans at (720) 376-1049 or check out www.bouldercolorado.gov/ parks-rec for more information.

June 3—Boulder Rocky Ridge Music Academy First Fridays for all ages, from 6 to 9 pm, located at 3970 Broadway St., Unit 201E. Join us for an event of art, music, food, and fun! Rocky Ridge is proud to be a part of the NoBo Arts District First Friday open house, which will feature music performed by our students and faculty, and showcases of work by local artists. Free and open to the public! Call Max Wolpert at (303) 449-1106 or email MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org or check out www.rockyridge.org for more information.

June 3, 4—Broomfield Danse Etoile Ballet The Hunchback of Notre Dame for all ages, at 7:30 pm on Friday and 2 and 7:30 pm on Saturday, located at 3 Community Park Road. Never seen as a ballet, Colorado-based composers have teamed up with DE to create stunning contemporary pieces of music.

Tickets $18 General Admission, $12 Children/Students/Seniors 65+. Purchase your tickets online (www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2489972), at the BOX (720)

938-3030, by email or at the door.

Call or email Marie-Jose Payannet at mariejose@danseetoile.org or check out www.danseetoile.org for more information.

June 11, July 9,12,19,26—Boulder Boulder Public Library Coder Dojo Open Code for children and teens, from 1 to 3 pm, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Bring your Bitsbox, Scratch, Digital Sandbox, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and more. Show off your creations on the big screen. Not a class, but rather a community building event.

Beginners to advanced coders are welcome and parents encouraged to participate! Bring your own laptop if you can. Limited supply of sphero, laptops and digital sandboxes. Adults and teens can volunteer with the library to help. Call Kathy Lane at (303) 441-3100 or email ask@boulderlibrary.org or do check out calendar.boulderlibrary. org for more information.

June 11—Westminster Butterfly Pavilion World Ocean’s Day for all ages, from 9 am to 5 pm, located at 6252 W. 104th Ave. Held every June, is a day of ocean celebration and action. Together we can save the ocean! Call Marissa Copan at (303) 469-5441 or check out www.butterflies.org for more information.

June 21—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Visit with Denver Zoo Animals for all ages, from at 10 am to 12 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Avenue.

Interact with some special animal visitors from the Denver Zoo! Celebrate the wonder and awe of animals that inspires individuals to respect, value and care for the natural world. This special program is included with Museum admission.

Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

June 25-26— Estes Park Town of Estes Park Scandinavian Midsummer Festival for all ages, from 9:30 am to 5 pm, (Sunday till 4 pm), located at Bond Park, E. Elkhorn & MacGregor. Family event with Scandinavian music, dance, crafts and food vendors, Fjellborg Viking re-enactors and encampment, cultural & lefse demonstration tents, children’s crafts activities, flower crowns & dala horse painting, beer krog, Saab & Volvo auto show, silent auction, raffle. Friday evening music & dancing at the beer krog. Saturday raising of the midsummer pole, followed by parade. Live entertainment Sat. & Sun. Free. Wheelchair accessible. Parking adjacent. Call Cathy at (303) 449-9596 or email info@estesmidsummer.com for more information or check out www.estesmidsummer.com.

June 14, 28, July 12, 26—Boulder Postoley Dance Ensemble Folk

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Dancing for Kids for ages 4 to teens and their parents, from 6:15 to 7 pm, located at Plaza, Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th. FREE! Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse. (Free parking off 14th St.) A real family-oriented event. Features fun children’s dances from around the world. All dances are taught! No experience needed. A wonderful way to introduce children to dance and learn what youngsters do in other parts of the world. Call (303) 499-6363 Tom Masterson or please email tom.masterson@colorado.edu or check out www.postoley.org for more information.

June 26—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Barnyard Critter Day for ages kids-adult, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 8348 Highway 66.

Come learn about the roles of chickens, pigs, horses and other animals on a farm. See demonstrations of sheep herding and horseshoing, visit with chickens and pigs, and ride on a horse-drawn wagon. Please leave pets at home so our working animals will not be disturbed. Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or you can also email jdrew@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace. org for more information.

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July 1—Boulder Rocky Ridge Music Academy First Fridays for all ages, from 6 to 9 pm, located at 3970 Broadway St., Unit 201E. Join us for an event of art, music, food, and fun! Rocky Ridge is proud to be a part of the NoBo Arts District First Friday open house, which will feature music performed by our students and faculty, and showcases the work by local artists. Free and open to the public! Call Max Wolpert at (303) 449-1106 or email MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org or check out www.rockyridge.org for more information.

July 2—Boulder Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts Young Peoples Concert for all ages, at 10 am, located at Chautauqua Auditorium at 100 Baseline Rd. Percussion joins music director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and the CMF orchestra for a fun introduction to classical music for the entire family. Inspired

by Mozart’s Toy Symphony, Colin Matthew’s Machines and Dreams is a symphonic masterpiece that has been described as full of broad as well as sly humor, and features as solo instruments, every thing from toy pianos to fishing rods to bird calls. Call Sharon Park at (303)

665-0599 or email info@comusic. org for more information or check out www.comusic.org June 10, July 1, 15, 22—Broomfield BackStory Theatre Fantastic Friday Theatre for all ages. All shows at 6 pm at 3 Community Park Road. Performed by BackStory Academy’s youth theatre students, these short shows at the Broomfield Auditorium are fun for the whole family. 6/10 Little Red Riding Hood, 7/1 Jack & the Beanstalk and The Princess & the Frog, 7/15 Aladdin, 7/22 Peter Pan. Tickets available at the door for $3, kids 4 and under free.

Check our website for additional performances throughout the summer. Call (720) 263-0836 or email info.backstorytheatre@gmail.com for more information, or check out www.backstorytheatre.org.

July 10—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m Sensory Friendly Playtime for all ages, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. A special museum event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. WOW! will limit admission to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all!

Reservations are required and space is limited. To reserve space email olivia@wowchildrensmuseum. org. Admission is free thanks to WOW!’s Scholarship Program!

Call Olivia at (303) 604-2424 or check www.wowchildrensmuseum. org for more information.

July 12—Boulder Boulder Public Library All Ages Game Day for all ages, from 2 to 3:30 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Drive. Spend the afternoon with our Wii, X-Box and assorted board games. Snacks provided. Bring the whole family! Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3100 or email ask@boulderlibrary.org or check out calendar.boulderlibrary. org for more information.

July 16—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Evening at Walker Ranch Homestead for all ages, from 5 to 7:30 pm, located at 8999 Flagstaff Rd, west of Boulder. Bring your family and a picnic supper (please bring a blanket if you plan to picnic). Visit with costumed volunteers as they demonstrate late 1800s rural games and chores such as doing laundry the old-fashioned way, woodworking, meal prep, and blacksmithing. Visitors can participate in chores and games. Call Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or email skippen@bouldercounty.org or you can check online at www. bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.

July 16—Boulder Boulder Public Library Avid4 Adventure: Climbing Wall for children at 11 am to 12 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Drive and from 3 to 4 pm, located at 4800 Baseline Road. Come climb our 25-foot mobile wall! With our instructor’s guidance, the only prerequisite is the desire to have fun. Helmets and safety gear provided. Takes place in the Arapahoe parking lot. No reservations required. Sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3100 or email ask@boulderlibrary.org or check out calendar.boulderlibrary. org for more information.

July 16—Westminster Butterfly Pavilion Insectival for all ages, from 9 am to 5 pm, located at 6252 W. 104th Ave. Experience the wondrous world of insects in a festive, fun-filled carnival atmosphere! Learn while you play games under the Big Top and take part in dozens of activities.

All activities, games and entertainment are included with your daily admission! Call Katherine Harris at (303) 469-5441 or you can check out www.butterflies.org for more information.

July 30-31—Denver 16th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. Saturday & Sunday festival, Sloan’s Lake Park. Your weekend passport to Asia, with over 100 traditional and contemporary performances on five stages, two Taste of Asia food courts, Marketplace vendors, Asian cultural exhibits and demonstrations, and of course, the thrilling sport of Dragon Boat Racing! Call (303) 953-7277 or check out www.cdbf. org for more information.

SUBMITTING EVENTS Boulder County Kids Mail

If you have a dated calendar event in August, September or October, please do let us know by July 10th! Onelisting-per-month limit on a spaceavailable basis, with nonprofit and free dated events prioritized. Please go online to www.bouldercountykids. com, click on the calendar button and fill out the automated calendar form.

To be included in our email reminder list, please do email us at calendar@ bouldercountykids.com with an Email Reminder Request in the subject line or use our online form on our website. We will send you back a receipt on all submissions and requests so you know you are on our list.

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