Boulder County Kids Spring 2016

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Volume XXII No. 1 • CAMP ISSUE 2016

Celebrating Over 21 Years!

SPRING ISSUE

“Spring Chicken” Acrylic and Ink on Paper by

Molly Slupik, age 9 Flagstaff Academy

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14 Pages of Summer Fun!

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Summer Camp AT BCD June 6th—August 12th Day Camp for children ages 3–8 and specialty camps for ages 3–13. Classes include Legos to literacy, day camp to art, soccer to chess, science, music, theater, technology, and more! Mix and match your camp selections and create a program that matches your child’s interest with your budget. BCD is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS.

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

Contents

21 YEARS

Volume 22 No. 1

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

-PUK 6\[ /V^ H[ )=*< 69. Note: Many of our covers come from monthly student K—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 Story—Molly Slupik................... 5

2016 Tax Updates..................................... 6 Kids’ Planet...................................................... 8 HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY.......... 10 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY............. 12

Looking Beyond.......................................... 14

NEWS ABOUT TOWN....................... 16 What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 18 Building Resilience......................................... 19 Building Blocks for Your Financial Success... 20

CAMP DIRECTORY.................22-35 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!

PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY............................. 42–43

Birthday Party Directory.......... 44–45 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS..................... 46–49 SPRING CALENDAR OF EVENTS.......... 50–53 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin

611 Korte Parkway, Longmont, 80501

Cool Cover Art - Molly Slupik

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www.LearningWithTLC.org

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY........ 36–41

Distribution Gurus - Impact Distribution

Level 4 Program Quality Rated

Proofing to Perfection - Darlene Mueller Morse

Mascot - Indie

Best in the World Printers - Prairie Mountain Publishing Most Awesome Web Designer (Retired) - Bolderwomen

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Cover Story: Molly Slupik

appy NEW YEAR! Here’s wishing you a wonderful year. We have our SUMMER CAMP directory in this issue and we have lots of super fun programs to choose from. We hope you are having a good time back in school and we all look forward to Spring flowers and warmer weather. Be well, and be in touch!

Jennifer & Indie

Jennifer Martin, Publisher

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Don’t miss out on the next issue

Get the Word Out!

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

The Summer issue deadline is APRIL 10th. That issue covers May, June and July. Please call early to reserve your space. This features our SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY again and will fill up fast. Calendar of Events listings are published at no charge and on a space-available 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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ur cover artist is Molly Slupik who is age 9 and attends the 4th grade at Flagstaff Academy. She has one brother, Noah who is age 6, and a sister, Ella who is age 3. They all study art with Lika Gitis at Sunflower Art Studio. Molly likes writing and Spanish at school. Her favorite restaurant is Saigon Xpress and loves smoothies, sushi and her father’s homemade pizza. Her top pick movie is Inside Out and top TV show pick is Fixer Upper. Molly enjoys listening to Pentatonix and plays the recorder. She plays basketball and soccer, enjoys hiking and snow shoeing, and is a runner. The family has 1 dog, (Zoe), and 7 chickens (Annie, Lucy, Penny, Dottie, Rainbow, Cutie and Sunshine). Her favorite thing about Spring is playing with her chickens. 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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Understanding Your Tax Advantages by Amy Lister, CPA

2016 Tax Changes

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o you have a child or other dependent under the age of 13 living at home? Are you gainfully employed or in an active search for gainful employment? Did you or will you pay someone to care for your child or other dependent while you are working or looking for work? If you answered “yes” to each of these questions, then you may qualify for the child and dependent care credit. The child and dependent care credit is calculated as a percentage of your employment-related expenses. Expenses cannot exceed $3,000 per year if you have one qualifying child, or $6,000 per year for two or more. The credit is computed as a percentage of your expense—in most cases, 20%. But the percentage will vary based on your adjusted gross income. If your adjusted gross income is $43,000 or less, the percentage will be higher, but not above 35%. It should be noted that a credit,

such as the child and dependent care credit, reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar and is non-refundable. For an expense to qualify for the child and dependent care credit, it must be an “employment-related” expense. The primary function of the expense is to assure the qualifying child’s well-being and protection. Typical expenses that qualify for the credit are payments made to a day-care center, nanny, or nursery school. The cost of overnight care may qualify if you work at night. However, the cost of an overnight camp does not qualify. Amounts paid to provide education aren’t expenses paid for the care of a qualifying child. Summer school, tutoring, and private school tuition are not for the care of a qualifying child and therefore do not qualify for the credit. However, expenses for

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before—or after-school care of a qualifying child in kindergarten or a higher grade may be eligible. Does your employer offer a dependent care FSA (flexible spending account)? You may want to consider participating in the FSA instead of taking the child and dependent care credit. If your marginal income tax rate is more than 15%, participating in the FSA would probably be more beneficial than taking the child and dependent care credit. Under a dependent care FSA, you may contribute up to $5,000 on a pre-tax basis. This means that the amount contributed to an FSA isn’t included in your wages when figuring social security or Medicare taxes withheld from your paycheck. The amount you decide to contribute is withheld by your employer from your paycheck and placed in an account with a plan administrator. As you incur dependent care costs, you submit a statement with the plan administrator and request a reimbursement from the funds that were withheld. There are several disadvantages that come with participating in a dependent care FSA. First, money is deposited in an FSA on a “use it or lose it” basis. If you don’t incur dependent care expens-

es that equal or exceed the amount you deposited in the FSA, you forfeit the surplus. Second, once you elect to participate in an FSA, and elect the amount withheld, with limited exceptions, you may not change your election. Third, it often takes several weeks to receive reimbursement for the expenses submitted. Outlined here are the important basics of the child and dependent care credit and a dependent care flexible spending account. Both are designed to help ease the burden at tax time. There are many factors to consider when deciding which option is best for you and your situation. Be sure to consult with your tax advisor with any questions.

Amy M. Lister, CPA is a senior accountant at JBSK CPAs LLP in Longmont with eight years of experience in all aspects of public accounting serving individuals, C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, non-profits, and estates and trusts. Amy attended Colorado State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She is a third generation Native of Colorado, having been born and raised in the Denver metro area and currently lives in Frederick with her husband and two sons. Email her at alister@jbskcpas.com or call (720) 864-9816 for more information.

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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience

SEEING AND HEARING

by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

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s a naturalist, I depend greatly on all my senses, but particularly my ability to see and hear. This may seem obvious to most of you, but it is amazing to me how many people are oblivious to the sights and sounds of nature when they go outside. What bothers me even more is to see those who purposefully “tune out” nature by wearing some sort of electronic device (such as headphones) even though they are outside and birds are singing everywhere! When I was only eightyears-old, I was usually out in the woods looking for birds’ nests or some other exciting discovery in nature.

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I would wait for the builder of the nest to appear and then try to identify what kind of bird it was. Sometimes I would hear a bird singing but not know what kind. I would then try to track it down, see it, and look it up in my birdguide book. Sometime when you’re out in nature, try standing still, closing your eyes, and lis-

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tening. You will notice that your sense of hearing gets much sharper. You notice the direction from which various sounds are coming and whether a particular sound is nearby or far away. I always teach my students this trick in order to improve their ability to hear. As I grew up, I learned even more about birds from my high school biology teacher, Frank Trevor, a well-known faculty member at Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY. He was a Cornell-trained ornithologist (a person who studies birds). He would take us on field trips and point out different bird songs. We then had to guess what kind they were. Sometimes we would guess correctly and sometimes he would finally have to tell us the answer. I got really good at knowing my bird songs.

When you get good enough, you can even do a Breeding Bird Census entirely by ear! When you hear a bird song in the spring or early summer, it is only the male bird that sings. This is to set up and defend his breeding territory and to attract a female. So a singing male means a nesting pair of that kind of bird. When I was a senior in college, I did a Breeding Bird Census of the entire 360-acre Audubon center in Greenwich, CT using this method. Birds sing the most at daybreak, so I got up at 4 am each morning for three weeks and usually surveyed 20 acres a day. My hearing sense really improved! I grew up in the 1930s… before television. We listened to radio. All the information was taken in through one sense only…hearing.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS You had to imagine what was happening in a radio drama. The sound-effects person was very important. Later, (in the 1960s) I produced many silent film-loops for education. These had no sound track. They were silent moving images. All the information was taken in through one sense only…seeing. Nobody was telling you what to see. You made your own observations. There was no language barrier either; therefore, you could send these films to any country and they would be understood and useful. The point I am trying to make here is that sometimes it is best to just use your hearing and other times it is best to just use your seeing ability. You usually use both these senses together, but it’s good to be able to use just one of them at certain times. Get good at seeing and hearing!

Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute) in Boulder. They have helped “connect youth to nature” for 62 years! For information about their summer camp program for kids, check their website at www.thornenature.org or please email info@thornenature. org or call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING WITH… Talking? Expressing ideas? Understanding others? Learning to read?

OPENINGS for Ages

2 to 18

years old

Call 303-492-3066 for information about evaluation and research opportunities. Contact CU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic at 303-492-3066 or slhc@colorado.edu

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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HELPFUL

SERVICES Advocacy 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 ADL is proud to work with you and your school to make Boulder County safe and inclusive for all people.

Premier Members Credit Union

Banking and savings. For all your banking needs. 5505 Arapahoe, Boulder 303-442-8850 www.bvcu.org

Drug & Alcohol Prevention Natural Highs

For more information please contact the Anti-Defamation League: 303.449.2607 • Boulder@ADL.org

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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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Summer Camps: Get ready for a summer of fun and adventure. Choose from hundreds of camp offerings! Registration begins March 1. Art: Explore the arts and pottery with us. Great minds thrive on art. Cycling: Learn to ride or even fly (on a bike) with our expert guides at Valmont Bike Park. Dance: Discover the joys of creative movement, tap, jazz, ballet and more (ages 2½ and up). Day Off Camps: Join our certified camps for school days off.

EXPAND: We offer a wide range of specialized and inclusive social and recreational programs for people with disabilities. Gymnastics: Share the fun way to gain balance, poise, athleticism and flexibility in our spacious “state of the sport” facilities. NEW! Gymnastics class for 2 - 2½ year olds at our South Boulder Center. Birthday Parties: We offer swimming, gymnastics, art, indoor climbing and cycling themed birthday parties for young people.

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e also offer great childcare, reduced rate and scholarship options – all because we love our Boulder kids (and their parents, too)! Spring program registration begins March 1.

Sports: Have a ball watching your child laugh & play, ages 9 mos. to 17 years. Swim: Give the gift of water! Expert private, semi-private and group water safety and swim instruction ages 3+. Tennis: Individual and group tennis instruction for beginners to competitive players (ages 3+). Meeting Needs: Our YSI program offers low- and no-cost after-school and vacation day programming for low-income families. For our latest program offerings and events, visit: Boulder Park & Recreation BoulderParks-Rec.org 303-413-7260

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HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY A Boulder Body Mind Spirit Counseling, LLC Jayma Jamieson, MA 325 S. Boulder Rd. Suite 1 Louisville

(303) 579-5134

www.jaymajamieson.com hellojayma@yahoo.com Counseling services for kids & families. Masters in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Counseling for empowering kids to cope with bullying, family relationship problems (communication/divorce), anxiety, and depression. Fees: $95/hour; $135/90 minutes. Hours: M-F, 9:30 am-7 pm, with Saturday hours.

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

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

(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 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.

families 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 $0-50 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.

Germaine Weaver, PT

Integrative Physical Therapy

2299 Pearl Street, Suite 301 Boulder

(303) 444-2233

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.

Boulder County Healthy Kids Boulder/Longmont

(720) 515-1454

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

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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.

Holistic Psychology

Dr. Carolyn Williams-Orlando, PhD

Countywide

(720) 352-7891

www.mountainvoicehealth.com dr.cwillow@gmail.com Ages: All ages. Therapy for children with ADHD or PTSD. I help children overcome ADHD and PTSD using proven therapies which train attentional skills, build emotional intelligence, and calm the nervous system. Hours: Please call or email for an appointment.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Bethany Gray

Skin & Brow Care 601-668-8100

Licensed Esthetician

Ask about Dermaplaning Services

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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.

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For a complete list of services and to book online

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Haircuts Fun Hair Styles Ear Piercing Manicures Gift Shoppe Pedicures Now Hiring Experienced Stylists Call 303-444-2500

Dancing For Birth® Music Together ® Breastfeeding Education

Community Groups Low-Cost On-Site Childcare Mommy and Me Yoga

2525 Arapahoe Ave Boulder

303-444-2500

Childbirth Classes Baby Massage Expires 3/30/16

Newborn Care Sliding Scale

600 Airport Road • Longmont • 303 678-1144 www.family-garden.org

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Looking Beyond by Amy Webb, Ph.D.

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s a person trained in the methodology of family science, there is nothing that bothers me more than when the media misinterprets a research article. Researchers know this happens frequently and are often leery of publicizing their work (even interesting work) because of this issue. Case in point—the recent study that was all over the media concerning the amount time parents spent with their children. * You probably read the headlines—“Parents, give up the guilt, study says quality time matters more than quantity.” It is quite telling that almost every article that discusses this study includes the word “guilt.” This tells

Quality vs Quantity Time with Kids me that this is an emotionally charged issue, not just for the readers, but perhaps for the journalists writing the articles. First, before I delve into this further, let’s look at the basics of the study: • The study examined children ages 3-11 and adolescents ages 12-18. • The outcomes that were assessed in the children included emotional adjustment, academic achievement and behavior. • The authors looked at

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two types of time: (1) accessible time—time in presence of mother, but not engaged in an activity; (2) engaged time—basically any time engaged with the mother in an activity . • the data came from time diaries from one weekday and one weekend day. The authors “created” weekly sums by extrapolating 2-day sums to a full week (they say this is a common practice). • They also looked at children and adolescents’ time spent with their father (alone) and both parents. • As usual, the study include other structural factors—mothers’ education, family income, family structure (i.e., two-parent, single parent, step-family, etc). Fir st, the ma in f inding that prompted all the headlines was this one: the sheer amount of time mothers spent with their children was not associated with any of the child outcomes. It did not matter when the authors looked at engaged time or accessible time; the amount of time was not related to outcomes. This was for children only; there were some relevant findings concerning time spent with adolescents. Okay, that is interesting but does it imply the headline that “quality trumps quality?” In contrast to virtually every media outlet around (except notably the Brookings Institute), I say “no.” This finding does not imply that quality trumps

quantity when it comes to time spent with children. As the authors themselves point out, they did not specifically assess “quality” time. “Although we examined engaged time, in which children and mothers were interacting with each other, we did not focus on quality time – the amount of time in particular quality activities with children, such as reading or eating meals together versus watching TV or cleaning with them – neither did we assess the quality or tone of mothers interaction with children, such as warmth, sensitivity or focus.” To adequately assess the question of quality time versus quantity of time, a study would have to specifically measure these two concepts distinctly and compare them. This study did not do that. Although this study did separate out engaged and accessible time, it did not define either of these as “quality time.” From this study alone, we have no better understanding of what “quality time” actually looks like or what types of activities might be more beneficial for children. This was not the goal of the study, yet the media has extrapolated from this study that “quality trumps quantity.” Yet another disappointing example of how the media often overlooks the details of a study to get a flashy headline. As I mentioned, the word “guilt” was included in almost every story written about this article. What does this tell us about the state of parenting today? Apparently, we as parents (perhaps including the journalists) are dealing with a lot of guilt. I

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH understand this. I am a stayat-home parent so I spend a lot of time with my kids and I still feel guilty at times. Yes, I put my kids in front of the TV sometimes just so I can have a few moments of peace or time to cook dinner. Is the answer to this to believe whatever the media tells us to moderate the feelings of guilt? I believe not. How about taking a different approach? How about we “own” these feelings of guilt and use it as an opportunity for self-reflection. How are our children doing? Are they misbehaving at school or acting particularly rebellious at home? If so, maybe this is a sign that we do need to spend more time with them. However, it’s not because we feel guilty; it’s because our children need us. If our children are overall adjusted and seem to be functioning well, then maybe our guilt is just societal-driven and not based on anything real.

We all face many pressures as parents in today’s culture. I think the key is to take some time to really look at your specific family and decide whether your choices to work or stay at home or work parttime are really meeting the needs of everyone involved. If so, then have confidence in your parenting and the idea that you are doing the best you can. Please do not buy into this media-contrived idea of “quality vs. quantity.” This is not the answer; parenting and life are much more complicated than that.

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News about Town... “Receiving this recognition by my peers is a true honor,” Messinger said upon receiving the news. “I appreciate the opportunity to serve as a leader in Colorado public education as we strive to expand opportunity for all students and improve the quality of education throughout the state.”

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r. Carole Gedenberg, a Boulder pediatrician, published The Baby Manual. New babies are complicated. Thank goodness there’s a manual! One Amazon review states: “This book is worth buying two, one for you to keep and one to lend to your friends. This is a must have book for all new parents!” The Baby Manual is a short, easy-toread text for new parents. The book covers all of the basics needed to take care of a newborn baby. Written by a pediatrician, this book contains the advice that parents will get at their first several newborn checkups, along with answers to the most common questions new parents ask. The book may be purchased on Amazon for $19.99. Dr. Gedenberg believes in an integrated approach to health care, with a focus on caring and making people better. She owns and operates Doctor At Your Door, and makes house calls in Boulder County and surrounding areas. If you have any questions about her new book, call (720) 418-1705.

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oulder Valley Schools superintendent Bruce Messinger named 2016 Colorado Superintendent of the Year Englewood, October 28, 2015 – Dr. Bruce Messinger, superintendent of the Boulder Valley School District, was selected as the Colorado Superintendent of the Year for 2016. The selection was made by a committee of previous award winners and educational leaders. Messinger will represent Colorado in the 2016 American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year program. “We are proud to recognize Bruce Messinger for his work as superintendent and as an exceptional leader for Colorado students and educators,” CASE Executive Director Bruce Caughey said. “CASE has been so fortunate to have his expertise and leadership as its Legislative Committee Co-Chair since 2011 and his influence extends across the state. Furthermore, Bruce’s passion and dedication to all students is undeniable.”

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ichael Knuckey was recognized as 2015 “Educator of the Year” by the Boulder County District chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). For 10 years, Michael has dedicated his career to Children’s House, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to receive a high quality, affordable education. Beyond his role as a teacher and director, he has helped families connect with affordable housing, food assistance, and family services. He is on advisory councils for Front Range Community College, and the Boulder Va l l e y S c h o o l D i s t r i c t . During the winter, he volunteers at Eldora with the Ignite Adaptive Ski Program to share his love of the slopes with physically and cognitively disabled athletes and children. He is pictured here with Jesse Vanden Hogen, of Friend’s School who also received the “Educator of the Year” award.

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h i l d r e n ’s H o u s e Preschool celebrates i t s 4 5 t h a n n i v e rsary of serving the children and families of Boulder this year. One of our communities longest continuous running preschools, Children’s House has set the bar high for quality Early Childhood Education. Under the professional guidance of its longterm Executive Director and teacher, Elaine McCarthy, for the past 23 years, the program has honed its unique development of the Storybook Journey approach. Children’s House has served over 30 different home languages, and many children with varying diagnoses and is recognized for its leadership by the Boulder County District chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). C h i l d r e n ’s H o u s e i s locally supported by the Elevations Foundation, The Community Foundation of Boulder County, City of Boulder Housing and Human Services, and Boulder County, as well as the Anschutz Family Foundation, and the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation. Grant awards provide the opportunity for 50% of the school’s population to attend on scholarship assistance. The program is housed in the iconic little red schoolhouse in the Iris Hollow neighborhood.

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA? A Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

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some old issues that she is blaming her mother for. The daughter is not going to a licensed therapist but only counseling with her pastor. Any advice on how we can help the daughter get better help along with patching up her relationship with her mother? Signed long-term friend

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may not be a legitimate counselor, and most important is the fact that the daughter has uncovered ‘issues’ that need addressing. Pastoral counseling has been accepted as a branch of counseling, which is spiritually based and psychologically informed. I will assume that the daughter’s pastor is trained. He may not wish to involve the mother, preferring to keep the one-on-one relationship with the daughter primary. But there can be no objection to both the mother and the daughter going to a family counselor to discuss their strained relationship. This is not meant to be manipulative, but adjunctive. One can have different counselors for different reasons. I’ve known couples with a separate therapist for each of them and then another for couples therapy. Being asked to leave a therapist, whether pastoral or secular, is not a small thing. It can cause psychological damage and re-injure a person who has established a bond with the counselor. The daughter must have “established a bond” with the pastor in order to uncover old issues.

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I like to have a few glasses of wine at night to take the edge off the day. I do that most nights and once in a while it turns into the whole bottle of wine. When should I be worried if I am really self-medicating and if I have a problem or not? Signed 48-year-old mother of three teens.

I am impressed that you are sufficiently self-aware to ask the question, “Do I have a problem?” Most people in your situation exist in a state of denial that there’s anything wrong at all. Your drinking is a warning to you to take a better and closer look at your life. How did it get out of balance and how much is your drinking aggravating the problem? You speak of taking the “edge off the day,” which is another way of referring to stress in your life. Why does your day have an “edge?” Could that be addressed along with cutting down on alcohol consumption? There are three basic levels of alcohol use: normal social drinking, problem drinking and alcoholism. When you are a problem drinker, you drink for stress release, usually consistently and often, too much. A full bottle of wine is too much. In fact 3 glasses of wine is too much. I don’t believe that having a glass of wine at the end of the day is a bad thing, but watching consumption carefully is wise. While you’re not an alcoholic, you do drink more than normal social drinking. Now is the time to address the underlying problem as well as the addiction to alcohol. I really think that therapy would be helpful for you to begin to address both.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Building Resilience by Opening Our Kids to Possibilities

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isappointment is inevitable and presents itself at every stage of life. Unfortunately, we can’t protect our children from those moments of frustration and pain that come from life turning out differently than planned or expected. However, we can help them prepare to handle those moments with grace and resilience. We can do so by taking them through simple steps that will help them stay connected to their needs and open to possibilities. The steps are simple: trust your kid will be okay, validate their feelings, help them identify their needs, and help them come up with a plan and supportively stand back as they execute the plan. TRUST: One of the harder things that I see parents struggle with is letting their kids be sad or upset. Very often I see parents want to take their children’s pain away by telling their kids it is no big deal, distracting them, or trying to fix the situation for them. In those moments, I offer my clients to go back to moments where their kids came through to the other side of a disappointment with flying colors. What this means for you as a parent is: keep a daily journal of times your kids overcame a difficulty through their own resourcefulness. Their own resourcefulness can include them asking for help from others, including you. Yet, it is their initiative and creativity that helped them pull through.

VALIDATE THEIR F E E L I N G S : Give your kids space to feel their feelings in safe ways that are not destructive towards themselves or others. Kids are smarter than we sometimes give them credit. Give them a feelings vocabulary through modeling. As you feel your own feeling give names to the plethora of emotions you have. If they are not able to verbalize their feelings, if they will let you, hold them as you give names for the feelings you guess they are having—pain, sadness, frustration, disappointment. It is useful to also validate feelings associated with contentment, happiness, and joy, so they know that all feelings are okay to have and express as part of their human journey. Respect that they are autonomous. Don’t confuse your feelings with theirs. Own your own feelings and let them have theirs. HELP THEM IDENTIFY THEIR NEEDS: Feelings are great indicators of met and unmet needs. Help them connect their feelings to their needs. For example, if they are lonely, they may need connection with friends, family or nature. If they are frustrated, they may need mastery and ease. If they are angry, they may need to feel safe and secure. If they are sad, they may need to grieve. Before the heat of the moment, you can play games with them. For example,

you can draw balloons with strings attached to them on separate sheets of paper and you can ask them to identify needs connected to different feelings. The feelings can be labelled on the strings and the needs on the inside of the balloon. Or, you can come up with scenarios and ask them to guess what kinds of needs you may have by telling them what you feel, and you can do the same with them. HELP THEM CREATE A PLAN: Once their needs are identified, children are very creative in coming up with strategies to meet them. Cheer them on and encourage them in their creativity. You can guide them by asking them what they need to meet their needs and helping them make their plan SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relatable and timebound). If you would like them to consider your needs when making a plan, then tell them what they are. For example, if they feel lonely

and they have identified a need for fun and companionship, they may come up with a plan to meet with a buddy. If they are old enough, let them take the initiative and call to make arrangements to get together or go down the street and knock on their friend’s door. If they are relying on you for transpiration to a friend’s house, you can tell them the bounds on your time. If their plan fails, they will be able to go back to their need and come up with a different plan; in this case it can be reading or playing a game with you or a sibling. In summary, to help your kids shift from disappointment to a place of possibility remember they are resourceful and can be trusted to work through disappointment. Sit with them as they feel their frustration, disappointment and pain, help them identify their needs, and support them as they create and execute a plan of action to meet their needs. Don’t confuse your feelings with theirs. To learn more about Jessica’s private coaching sessions and workshops, contact her at jessica@ openingtopossibilities.com. You can find copies of a feelings and needs list on Jessica’s website: www. openingtopossibilities.com .

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T H E B U I L D I N G B LO C K S F O R YO U R F I N A N C I A L S U C C E S S Make 2016 a Prosperous New Year For Your Entire Family!

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lowest fees over the longterm. BEST RATES Just think, if you could save $100 to $200 a month by refinancing your mortgage, auto loans and high-cost credit balances, you would save $1,200 to $2,400 a year—enough for a nice family vacation. LOWEST FEES Look for low fees. Historically, credit unions are known for charging lower fees than banks. SATISFACTION According to the November 2014 survey from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), credit unions significantly outpaced all other financial institutions with an 85 customer satisfaction score, where the average bank score lags behind at 76. Scores are calculated on a 100- point scale.

STUDENT FINANCIAL LITERACY:

Premier Members Credit Union sponsors student credit unions located in several local high schools. They provide the hands-on financial education to help students learn the importance of savings, manage their money

wisely, and use credit responsibly. And when students graduate from high school, there are shared branches and in-network ATMs within in ALL 50 states, which are located on or nearby most college campus. Visit www. pmcu.org (Youth Tab) for more information. Make your New Year’s resolution today to start 2016 off on the right foot and take advantage of low-cost financial services for you and your children.

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Seek a locally-owned, full-service financial institution that offers the best financing and savings rates, the lowest fees, the most number of branches and in-network ATMs nationwide, and who has your best interest in mind every day 24/7. Buy local! Steve Carr is the Business Development Consultant at Premier Members Credit Union. Credit unions have a long tradition of providing a great value in savings and financing for their member-owners. Take a few minutes to discover how the Credit Union can benefit you and your family through refinancing higher-cost loans and earning more on your savings and investments. The Credit Union provides a full range of financial services including mortgages and online/mobile banking. 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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ABC Kids Climbing

Boulder. Ages 4½ and older. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 3:30 pm. The first kids climbing/athletic facility! Build agility, balance, and coordination, the cornerstones of athletics with ABC! Camps feature indoor and outdoor climbing, art, cooperative games, special events, and supportive quality instruction. Geared toward all ages and abilities. Location: 1960 32nd Street. For registration and more information please call (303) 443-5437 (KIDS) or please email info@abckidsclimbing.com or check out www.abckidsclimbing.com.

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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.

outdoor exploration. State Licensed. 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. Active kids. See ad.

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.

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Active Boulder Kids Active Louisville Kids

Boulder: Ages 2½-6. Louisville: Ages 6 weeks to 6 months. 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

Camp! Ages 8-10 and 11-13. Day camp. One-week sessions throughout the summer. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. $175. 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! Summer Jazz Workshops! Instruments eligible include drums, bass, guitar, piano, trumpet, trombone and sax. Two sessions, one for middle schoolers and one for high schoolers. M-F, 12 pm to 3 pm. Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground in downtown). Contact Christopher Beers at (720) 8375410 or visit www.afterbeatdrumschool. com.

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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!

Alaya Preschool Summer Camp

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Avid4Adventure Camps

Day Camps in Boulder, Denver – Stapleton & Washington Park, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and Lafayette. (NEW in 2016!) Overnight camps in Bailey, CO. For ages 3-17. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm with extended care 8 am to 5:30 pm. Prices range from $409 to $439. Member of the American Camp Association. This summer, experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure. We teach pre-K–12th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. Time-tested curriculum and experienced instructors (all 21+ and certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR). We give campers solid outdoors skills and character-shaping confidence they can use at camp and beyond, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure. Save $15 now! Use code bckids15. Call (970) 249-2412 or 800977-9873, email info@avid4.com or please visit www.Avid4.com for more information.

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. Bixby boasts 3 shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large indoor pool, and a ropes course. For more information, call (303) 494-7508 or check online at www.bixbyschool. org/programs/summer for more information. See ad.

Blue Sky Preschool/Kindergarten

Boulder. For 2½-6-year-olds. Session I: June 13-30. Session II: July 11-28. A neighborhood preschool/kindergarten, embracing the spirit of the seasons with storytelling, song, movement, carpentry, sculpture, play, music,

and outdoor explorations. Year-round programs, including summer camps. Rich and engaging programs available, including morning and afternoon daily programs and our lovely parent/child morning groups. Call us about our craft classes. Call (303) 443-4965 or check www.blueskykindergarten.com for more information. See ad.

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 LEGOŽ 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. BCDS is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Costs vary depending on selections. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please visit www. b o u l d e r c o u n t r y d a y. o rg o r e m a i l summer@bouldercountryday.org for more information.

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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. See ad.

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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,

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dance, drama, gymnastics, golf, sports, swimming, boating, biking, Frisbee®, Legos®, goats and gardens and more! Registration opens March 1. Locations and times vary. Call (303) 413-7620 or check www.BoulderParks-Rec.org for more information.

Boulder JCC Summer Camps

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. See ad.

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.

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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.

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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. See ad.

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.

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

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Small Class Sizes • Nationally Accredited • Ages 2 1⁄2–14 Full-day Academic Preschool–Middle School Accredited Full-day Kindergarten & Grades 1–8 Now Enrolling for Spring, Summer and Fall 2016 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/ daycamp for more 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.

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. See ad.

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broomfieldacademy.com gram 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.

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.

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 pro-

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.

Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Boulder’s original day camp. Ages 7-16. M-F, 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. 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 swim-

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS ming 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. ColoradoMountainRanch.com for more information.

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.

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.

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.

CU Science Discovery Summer Camps

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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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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Lafayette. Ages 5-18. Weeklong day camps, M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 6 - 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: $275 to $395 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp informa-

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

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS 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

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 for more information. See ad.

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. Weeklong 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) 2176764 or email jpeppler@flagstaffacademy. org or check online at www.tinyurl.com/ FSADragonFlight for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Friends’ School Summer Programs 2015

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, maskmaking, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. F ​ or 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!

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.

#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.

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.

Horizons K-8 School Summer Camp

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

lives every day. Includes continental breakfast and snack daily, a T-shirt to 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.

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

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.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS 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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Longs Peak United Methodist Church

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,

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.

Mackintosh Academy Summer Camps

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.

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.

Summer Clay Camp

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.

Peanut Butter Players Celebrates 31 Years of Excellence in Children’s Theatre with

Peanut Butter YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN Players Saturdays

February 13 through March 19 Presidents Day show February 15.

the Avalon

Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe, Boulder

Admission $15 includes lunch 11 am Show and Noon Lunch

Call (303) 786-8727 for reservations WWW.PEANUTBUTTERPLAYERS.COM

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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.

The Magical Summer of Your Child’s Dreams

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.

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: Camps that 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 do check out www.parlando.org 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. See ad.

Rock & Roll Camp for Teens and Kids

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.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

Shining Mountain Waldorf School SUMMER CAMPS M-F 8:30-12:30, for children ages 3-11 Mary Beth Fifer | 303 951 8555 | marybeth@smwaldorf.org

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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.

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

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS 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.

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.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-8. Join us for Aladdin, Beauty & The Beast, Alice In Wonderland, 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.

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.

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School

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 adventure 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.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Springboard Hero Training Camp

Shining Mountain Waldorf School

Boulder. For grades pre-K-5th. Day camps: M-F, 8:30am-12:30pm. 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) 9518555 or marybethf@smwaldorf.org or please go to shiningmountainwaldorf. org for more information.

Shredder Programs

Have Your Child Ride into the Best Summer of 2016!

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.

Triple Creek Ranch Longmont

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 various 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.

Serving Boulder County for 25 years!

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

• Lesson Programs: English, Western, Jumping 6-10 & August 1-5: Horsemanship Show Camp • June 13-17 & July 18-22: Drill Team Camp • June 20-24 & July 11-15: Horsemanship Camp • June • July 25-29: Gymkhana Horse Camp

Triple Creek Ranch • LESSONS • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • SUMMER CAMPS

Learn more at triplecreek-ranch.com • 303.444.4291

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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.

Studio Arts Boulder Pottery Lab

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.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS

Success Strategies 4 Kids: Friendship Skills & Alternatives to Anger

Boulder. Ages 5-15: Secrets of Friendship: What makes kids like other kids? Find out! Six secrets of making & keeping friends! Ages 8-15: 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. $165 for early registration. Five sessions, 90 minutes each. For more information: Call (303) 915-4421, or email slewis.consulting@gmail.com or check out www.SS4k.com or Facebook.com/ sLewisCounselor.

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.

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.

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

Creating Champions in Sports and in Life

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 our website www.artsunflower.com. Location: 6545 Gunpark Drive, #200 Boulder. You can call at (720) 939-7545 or email lmaldutis@ gmail.com for more information. See ad.

Boulder Camps and Nederland Camps

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.

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

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School

Camp Morning Glory Ages 3-5

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.

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

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

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 newfound 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.

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.

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.

YMCA Camp Santa Maria Overnight Camp

Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camp

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

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

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

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.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS 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.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Sports Camps

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

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.

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. See

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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Young Artists at Work Summer Camp June–July For ages 5-8 and 9-12 $200 / $175 members Early Bird Discounts Referral Discounts Multiple Camp Discounts Contact BMoCA at 303.443.2122 or info@bmoca.org.

Immersive art-making camps featuring workshops designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and BMoCA’s exhibitions. With a different theme each week, workshops explore multiple mediums and concepts, including collage, painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, jewelry, and digital art and design. Visit BMOCA.org for more information, a complete schedule, and registration. Image: Young Artists at Work, 2015

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY

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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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

Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool—Boulder 3046 11th St. (303) 443-4965 Contact - Staff Ages: 21/2 - 6 yrs. Licensed Year-round/summer camp program Program Days: M-F. Hours 8:30 am to 1 pm, + aftercare to 3:30 pm Our rich curriculum embraces the arts and honors the seasons: gardening, handwork, music, puppetry, crafts, movement, baking, and storytelling. After-school art program. Morning Glory Program for parents & toddlers 6 months to age 21/2. Summer Camps in June and July. W: www.blueskykindergarten.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

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield 7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Principal Ages: 2 1/2+ Licensed Year-round, including summer Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Before/after-school option (7 am to 6 pm). Days: M-F. 2, 3, or 5 days/week. Full-day. Academic preschool and jr. kindergarten. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education, helping children be exceptional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and after-school programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus, with creative outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and a teaching garden for ages 21/2 -7. W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: principal@broomfieldacademy.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

Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder Boulder (720) 274-0101 Contact - Deb Gedenberg Ages: 2 1/2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm (choose any two, three, four, or five days). The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage promotes a natural ongoing process that empowers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nurturing both intellect and spirit using the Reggio Emilia approach, your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teachers. Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day Pre-K program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kindergarten. Summer programs available for ages 2 1/2 - 8 yrs. Maximum enrollment of 15 children. Ratio 1:5. W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com

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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

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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

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

McGregor’s Garden Preschool—South Boulder 3535 Eastman Avenue (Martin Acres) (303) 499-9341 Contact - Barbara or Don McGregor Ages: 2 - 5 years. Licensed for 12 children. Program Days: M-F, Hours: 7:30 am to 5 pm. $60 per day. Very active, loving child care in our happy home near Martin Park. Husband and wife team (both former elementary teachers). Full preschool program. Lots of field trips in the big blue van (we provide 12 car seats). Healthy, homemade meals, including cooking lessons and jelly making. Arts and crafts, science, gardening, music, dance, games, puzzles, building, digging, hiking, sledding, and fishing. We climb trees and rocks and play in creeks. Plenty of creative free-play in our interesting home and in our shady backyard. We emphasize social skills and being a good friend. Fun for your child; peace of mind for you. Closed during BVSD Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring breaks, with no charge to parents when closed. Priority given to children who will be attending Creekside Elementary School in Martin Acres. Celebrating our 25th year. E: barbara_don_mcgregor@msn.com

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.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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 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

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

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

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield 7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Principal Ages: 2 1/2 - 14 yrs Licensed Year-round, including summer Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Before- and afterschool programs. Academic preschool through middle school. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education helping children be exceptional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and afterschool programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus with creative outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and a teaching garden. Year-round enrollment. W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: principal@broomfieldacademy.com

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Schools 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

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Melanie Leggett Ages: K-5th 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 learning differences, such as dyslexia, 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

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Private 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 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

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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Schools 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

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

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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY Boulder

Countywide 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

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Lafayette

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

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

Dog House Music Broomfield Academy Splash Parties Ages: 3 - 18 7203 W. 120th Avenue Birthday parties in Broomfield Academy’s very warm indoor saltwater pool are a blast. And very affordable! Pool rental and lifeguard fee is $60 per hour (2-hour minimum). Heated and fully enclosed pool building is perfect for the kids to play games in the pool, in any kind of outside weather, including snow! Bring your own birthday cake. Or, have pizza delivered! Or, bring your own food. It is an easy way to have a party. This pool is great for kids—and our lifeguards are fun to have in the pool during your party! Call to reserve your pool party today! Private, semiprivate, and group swim lessons are also available after school and on weekends. Parent-tot class on Saturdays. Contact: Anica 303-469-6449 www.broomfieldacademy.com

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Mysto the Magician Ages: 4 - 84 Mysto has performed thousands of shows in the mountains of Colorado for 25 years. Now he brings his strong magic and clean comedy for your holiday party! Member of Society of American Magicians/ International Brotherhood of Magicians. $200 and up. Days: Whenever you are ready. Whatever day you wish. Contact: Mitch Harwood 970-759-5015 mystothemagi@hotmail.com www.mystothemagi.com

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

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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY Nederland 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

Longmont

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

Louisville

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

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

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After-School Programs Dance

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 Empowerment

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

Enrichment

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

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

Music

Cheerleading BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder

Ages: 0-1 with Adult 600 Airport Road. #B. Parents with Infants Group. *FREE* For postpartum families with babies from newborn up until they are mobile. This group provides a safe place to connect, receive support, and build community with other new parents. Drop-ins are always welcome and your infants are also welcome in the group. Days and Hours: Thursdays from 11 am to 12 pm. www.Family-Garden.org C: Debbie Lane P: 303-678-1144

MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

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

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

Gymnastics

THE FAMILY GARDEN Longmont

MUSIC TOGETHER® of 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

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

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.

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Music Cont’d

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

Niwot

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. Our community theatre program (multi-generational) auditions on an ongoing basis, and we 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

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

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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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Arts

Swimming

SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont

Ages: 6 months and up Diagonal Trade Center 795 S. Sherman Street Boulder County’s best swim lessons are in Longmont! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. Our two warm-water indoor pools and UV water purification system ensure your child the safest and most comfortable water experience. We are the swim lesson experts—stop by our childfriendly facility to Discover the Difference. Hours: M-F, 7 am to 7 pm 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 (Formerly The Swim School of Boulder)

Boulder

Ages: 6 months and up 3015 Bluff Street Ocean First Swim, formerly called the Swim School of Boulder, is the county’s premier aquatic training facility. As underwater experts in both SCUBA and swim training, we teach swimming skills and aquatic safety to all ages in our private, indoor 90-degree pool. 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

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After-School Programs Theater

Tutoring

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

COLORADO SHAKESPEARE Festival School of Theatre Boulder

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

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: Mary Beth Ward info@theaterforkids.net www.theaterforkids.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.com P: 303-245-8150

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Boulder

Open the door to a permanent path of learning Ages: 7 and upthat goes beyond tutoring or medication. We utilize the latest 1790 30th Street, #235 brain research in our individualized, one-on-one program. Is your child struggling See why thousands have succeeded--your child can too!

with reading, diagnosed with dyslexia, behind in math, LEARNING experiencing PATHWAYS PATHWAYS difficulty putting thoughts into words? BOULDER OFFICE - 303 303-499499-1941 We help where traditional www.learningpathwayscolorado.com tutoring can’t. Our multisensory methods get quick results that last a lifetime. An average student will LEGACY OF achieve a 2-grade-level LEARNING increase in just a few weeks of intensive instruction. 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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SPRING Calendar of Events ART/MUSEUMS

February 13—Boulder CU Museum of Natural History CU Museum Family Day for all ages, from 10 am to 4 pm, located at 1030 Broadway. Catch Me if You Can: How plants and animals chase each other through evolutionary time. Join us for this special Family Day developed by the Evolutionary Outreach Committee—a group of graduate students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology who are interested in communicating science to the public. We have worked together to develop ageappropriate activities to make learning about evolution fun. Design your own butterfly, explore animal camouflage with jelly beans, learn why some plants are minty or spicy, and more. We’ll have cake for Darwin Day (it’s Charles’ 206th birthday) and a station to make Valentine’s cards. Call Education Office at (303) 492-1666 or email museumed@ colorado.edu or check online at cumuseum.colorado.edu/events 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 starting February 2nd. 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 program 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

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on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING

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. 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.

CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS

Through Feb 25—Boulder Success Strategy 4 Kids Young Friends for ages 6-8, from 5:30 to 6:45 pm, located at 1800 30th St

#306. These workshops teach kids what does and doesn’t work in getting along with others. It includes stories, role play, inquiry, and a workbook to enable continued practice. Class sizes are limited. Call Sherry Lewis at (303) 9154421 or email sLewis.consulting@ gmail.com or check out ss4K.com for more information. February 9—Boulder Hillside School Dyslexia for ages 13 and up, from 9 to 10:30 am, located at 4800 Baseline, Suite A-112. What does recent research tell us about dyslexia? What are dyslexia’s origins, and connections? How does dyslexia affect your child in the classroom? We’ll discuss ways to help children with dyslexia learn most effectively, including learning strategies they can employ and how parents can best support them. Call Kathy Sherman at (303) 494-1468 or email info@hillsidelearning.org or check out www.hillsidelearning. org for more information. February 15—Lafayette City of Lafayette Recreation Department Kinesis Dance for ages 3-12, located at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Rd. From jazz to hip hop, and creative movement to ballet, Kinesis dance will provide a positive, safe and fun learning environment. Call Christina Cardinale at (303) 665-0469 or email christina. cardinale@cityoflafayette or check out www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information. February 20—Boulder E n e rg y a n d O x i d a t i o n , C U Wizards show for K-12 students, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at CU Boulder in Cristol Chemistry Rm 140. Professor Tarek Sammakia will delight young science enthusiasts with a show that features lively explanations punctuated with explosions, implosions, electrolysis and more! CU Wizards Shows are FREE. Please visit online at www.colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information. February 27—Nederland Boulder County Parks and Open Space Junior Ranger Adventures for ages 6-12, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at Mud Lake Open Space. Join us for a winter adventure. Activities include ice safety, building a snow shelter, and learning winter survival skills. After completing the outdoor challenges, you will receive the title of Junior Ranger and enjoy s’mores over a warm campfire! Website registration required. A parent or guard-

ian must be present. Dress for cold weather! Call Erin Hartnett at (720) 352-7041 or please email ehartnett@bouldercounty.org 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 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!

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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 Rachel@ 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 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 fall/winter/spring/summer 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 Photo Camp Photography Workshops for moms, located at 1012 Hawthorn Ave. Join others who share a love of photography for an experience filled with con-

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nection, creativity and learning. Photo Camp will help you find confidence handling your digital camera, develop an eye for creative composition and give you the inspiration to tell your family story. Call Julie Afflerbaugh at (303) 704-9999 or you can also email contact@photo-camp.com or please check out www.photo-camp.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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Through Feb 7—Breckenridge The Annual ISSC takes over Breckenridge. Throughout the five days (65 hours) of sculpting, teams create enormous works of art from 12-foot-tall, 20-ton blocks of machine-made Colorado snow. Artists achieve finished pieces without the use of power tools, internal support structures or colorants. Family-friendly. Free. Call (877) 864-0868 for more information. Through May—Longmont Flagstaff Academy Weekly Daytime Tours for ages K-8, at 9:30 am, located at 2040 Miller Drive. Call Lisa Trank-Greene at (303) 6517900 or please email enroll@ flagstaffacademy.org or check out www.flagstaffacademy.org for more information. February 6—Broomfield Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence 2016 35th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Fling for ages 21+, from 5:30 to 11 pm, located at the Omni Hotel/500 Interlocken Blvd. The annual event brings more than 350 of Boulder and Broomfield’s movers and shakers together for a night of chocolate, wining and dining, dancing and much more! Call Aparna Harris at (720) 217-1497 or email aparna@ safehousealliance.org or check out www.safehousealliance.org for more information. Through Feb 7—Boulder Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company Vera Rubin: Bringing the Dark to Light for ages 10-16, from 10 am to 7 pm, located at 2414 Regent Drive. An exciting World Premiere, integrating a stage play and a planetarium show, at the Fiske Planetarium! This half-hour performance is suitable for theatregoers of elementary-school age and older. Vera’s story will resonate with people of all ages. One of the

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first efforts of its kind in the United States, this production combines live performance with state-of-theart planetarium projection technologies for an immersive experience you’ll enjoy and remember. Call Leslie Belfor at (303) 717-7071 or email Leslie@betc.org or check out www.betc.org/verarubin for more information. Feb 13 to March 19—Boulder Peanut Butter Players You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown for all ages, at 11 am, located at 6185 Arapahoe Ave. Luncheon theatre for the family with the delightful Peanuts characters in a musical performed by those talented kids, the PBP Lunch Bunch. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or email pbpcontacts@gmail.com or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information. February 15—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m Chinese New Year Celebration for all ages at 11 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave.. Celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Monkey with craft activities and a traditional lion dance performance by the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association of Boulder. All activities are included with Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information. February 29—Boulder Kid’s Night Paint “Circus” for ages 4 and up, at 1468 Pearl Street. Kid’s paint night at Posh is the perfect date night on Pearl for parents. Drop the kiddos off for an evening of painting and fun! Ages 4 and up! $24.00 walk in or punch cards can be used! (Pizza available for $6.+tax additional). Your kids will enjoy learning about painting and get step by step instruction for the painting of the night! Each child will leave with a painting that is uniquely theirs! No experience, set-up, or clean up necessary! Call 303-442-POSH(7674) for more information. 1st Saturdays—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Heritage Center for all ages, from 10 to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm includes two barns, an outhouse, a milk house, a blacksmith shop, and a 1909 farmhouse. The big red barn contains interactive exhibits for all ages to enjoy—including a real tractor cab! Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty. org for more information or www. bouldercountyopenspace.org. Ongoing—Boulder Monthly art exhibits from Boulder Valley schools, at Boulder Valley Credit Union, at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue. Check out children’s art-

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work during our open hours. Call (303) 415-3514 for more info. Ongoing—Boulder Fiske Planetarium presents Public Astronomy Shows for ages K and up. $4 for adults, $3 for children/ seniors. Call (303) 492-5001 or (303) 492-5001 or www.colorado. edu/fiske for more information. Ongoing—Boulder The Business Women’s Connection currently has a few openings in their weekly group of women professionals from the Boulder County area. We are a weekly group supporting one another both professionally and personally. Check www.businesswomensconnection. com for more information and to see how to visit our group. Ongoing—Boulder Many individuals may now qualify for reduced-cost health insurance! The Boulder County Housing and Human Services Assistance Site can help individuals and families navigate the new health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, to shop and enroll in plans. For more information, call (303) 441-1000 and ask to speak with a certified health coverage guide. Do check online at www. bouldercountyhealthcoverage. org for regular updates regarding upcoming education and enrollment events in the community.

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March 8—Louisville The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia, at 6 pm located at Cinebarre Boulder, 1164 W. Dillon Rd. $10/adult, $5/youth. This thought-provoking film provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson and financier Charles Schwab. It not only clears up misconceptions about dyslexia, but also paints a picture of hope for all who struggle with it, shining a spotlight on the latest scientific and psychological research. Proving that dyslexia is a neurological issue and not a character flaw, The Big Picture beautifully illustrates that while the condition is an obstacle, it also carries some unique advantages. Call Kathy Sherman at (303) 494-1468 or email info@hillsidelearning.org or check out www.hillsidelearning. org for more information. March 21, 22 & 23—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m NanoDays Science Program for all ages from 10 am to 12 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Celebrate

the science of the small during NanoDays. Explore how to make things invisible, investigate new nano products and materials, make nano crafts to keep, and launch nano particles with an air cannon! Organized by NISE Net, NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering. NanoDays is included with Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum. org for more information.

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March 4, 5—Winter Park Invest in Kids 17th Annual Jane-AThon for all ages, from 8 am to 4 pm. Located at Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road. Love skiing/ snowboarding? Want to help kids while hitting the slopes? Colorado’s longest running ski fundraiser benefiting children! Put together a fundraising team with your company, friends, or family, and enjoy a day of food, fun, prizes and great skiing/snowboarding while supporting Invest in Kids. Your $45 registration includes your lift ticket, lunch, T-shirt, hat, beverage and the afterparty. Prizes for fundraising, vertical feet, speed, the 16 mogul run challenge, and more. Call Annie Thompson at (303) 839-1808 or email athompson@iik.org for more information or please check out iik. kintera.org/jane-a-thon to register. March 4-6—Boulder Boulder International Film Festival Youth Pavilion for ages 3 and up, from 10 am to 6 pm, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Free events for kids at the Boulder International Film Festival! Fun-filled workshops and film screenings for kids ages 3 through 18. See the BIFF website for more workshop and film details. Call Patricia O’Rourke at (303) 304-0696 or email patti@ biff1.com or check out biff1.com/ youth for more information. March 5—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Heritage Center for any age from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Hwy 66. Learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. In the big red barn, visitors of all ages can enjoy interactive exhibits, including a real tractor cab! The farm includes two barns, an outhouse, a milk house, a blacksmith shop, and a 1909 farmhouse furnished with items from the 1910s. Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8848 or you can email jdrew@ bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information. March 12—Boulder CU Museum of Natural History Family Day at CU Museum for all ages, from 10 am to 4 pm, located at 1030 Broadway. Celebrate a carnival of curiosity and creativity in cahoots with caterpillars, cam-

els, and countless cool crafts. Call Education Office at (303)492-1666 or email museumed@colorado.edu or check out cumuseum.colorado. edu/events for more information. March 12 —Boulder The Physics of Sports, CU Wizards show, for K-12 students and their families, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at CU Boulder in Duane Physics G1B30. Professors Debbie Jin and John Bohn are well known for their educational, humorous and entertaining way of captivating young audiences! There is sure to be plenty of audience participation in this captivating show that explains the laws of physics that govern our favorite sports! CU Wizards Shows are FREE. Please visit online at www.colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information. March 13—Boulder University of Colorado 64th Circle K International Boulder Stars of Tomorrow Youth Talent Show for ages K-12, at 1 pm, located at 1669 Euclid Ave. Actors, dancers, Singers and instrumentalists, classical and contemporary performance for grades K-8 in classical, K-8 in contemporary, grades 9-12 in classical & 9-12 contemporary divisions. Call Paul Bailey at (303) 520-0200 or you can also email boulderstarsoftomorrow@gmail. com or check out sites.google.com/ site/boulderstarsoftomorrow for more information. March 19—Lafayette City of Lafayette Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt for ages 8 & under, at 10 am SHARP, located at 1600 Caria Drive. Bring your basket and join the City of Lafayette Recreation Department as we host our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This is a FREE EVENT, so please arrive early to park and get your spot. We encourage families to walk or bike. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos after the event. Rain/Snow date is March 26th. Call Christina Cardinale at (303) 665-0469 or christina.cardinale@ cityoflafayette.com or check out www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information. March 21-24—Boulder Spring Break Nature Play. Nature has sprung for ages 2-12, from 9 to 11 am, located next to the Boulder Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Civic Area Labyrinth. Come celebrate the new season and bring out the adventurer that is hibernating inside every child. Calling all Spring Explorers! FREE Spring Break Nature Play program in the Civic Area. You supply the supervision, we supply the fun! Meet in the labyrinth area just west of the main library, on the south side of the creek. FREE. Reservation not required. Call (720) 376-1049 or check out www. bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/ nature-play for more information.

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March 26—Boulder Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe 39th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 10 & under, from 10 am to 2 pm, located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Annual Easter Tradition for Family fun! Egg hunts by age for coupons and prizes every 20 Minutes. Take kids photo with Grandrabbit...Live! Call Lynne Milot at (303) 4430780 or email lynne@grtoys.com or check out grtoys.com for more information.

March 27—Copper Mountain Copper’s Easter Egg Hunt has increased from 50,000 to 65,000 eggs! New this year, 15,000 eggs are plant-based biodegradable. As part of the reduce, reuse, recycle movement, Copper encourages participants to turn empty eggs back in to be re-loaded for reuse in future years. Hallmark will provide a small prize to the first 400 kids who recycle their eggs. There are different hunts for kids of all ages from 3 and under in Copper’s Center Village to adults.

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April 4—Lafayette City of Lafayette Recreation Department Pee Wee & Tiny Tyke Soccer, for ages 3-5, at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Rd. Join our popular Soccer program for the Spring season. Tiny Tykes are for 3-yearolds, who can’t wait to play. Pee Wee Soccer is open to boys and girls looking for a non-competitive activity that will stress the instruction of soccer fundamentals with the emphasis of fun and participation. Call Christina Cardinale at (303) 665-0469 or email christina. cardinale@cityoflafayette.com or check out www.cityoflafayette. com/recreation for more information. April 5—Boulder Surviving and Thriving with Executive Function Challenges. Reception and Fundraiser begin at 6 pm, presentation at 7 pm, located at the Dairy Arts Center. Learn how executive functions, such as planning, decision-making, and problem-solving, impact learning and achievement. Discover how to recognize executive function difficulties and the most effective ways to help children improve their academic performance and behavior. Presenter: George McCloskey, PhD. Tickets at thedairy.org or call Kathy Sherman at (303) 494-1468 or info@hillsidelearning.org or check out www.hillsidelearning.org for more information.

April 12—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Itsy Bitsy Bugs for all ages at 10 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion, this program is guaranteed to keep your toddlers fluttering, hopping, and singing. With puppets, music, and of course, live bugs to keep your tots buzzing with excitement! This special program is included with Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information. April 23—Boulder Super Heros and Villains CU Wizards show, for students K-12, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, at CU Boulder in Duane Physics G1B30. Professor James Thompson will at last unveil his CU Wizards show to all! What on Earth could a physicist, with ongoing scientific research projects dubbed the “Quantum Entanglement,” “The Laser with Perfect Pitch,” “Sayonara Demolition Man,” “The Heart of Darkness” and “The Entanglement Tango” have in store for a young audience eager to learn more about the nature of our physical world? Come find out! All students are welcome to this show that is especially geared for young audiences. FREE! Please visit www. colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

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April 2 to Nov 19—Boulder Boulder Farmer’s Market opens on Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm, at 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. Check out BCFM.org for more information. April 3—Boulder Tulip Fairy & Elf Parade for all ages, downtown Boulder on Pearl Street Mall. Spring officially arrives in Downtown Boulder when the vibrant Tulip Fairy, along with pint-sized fairies and elves, parade around the Pearl Street Mall ‘welcoming the tulips.” This beloved springtime tradition features performances and activities for girls and boys and celebrates the more than 150,000 tulips that adorn the world renown Pearl Street Mall throughout the spring season. The Tulip Fairy and hundreds of tiny fairies and elves wake up 15,000+ tulips with a parade and festival. April 2 to Nov 19—Longmont Boulder Farmer’s Market opens on Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm, at the Boulder Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road. Check out BCFM.org for more information. April 9—Boulder CU Museum of Natural History Family Day for all ages, from 10 am to 4 pm, located at 1030 Broadway (15th & Broadway). Join us for our grand opening of our Becoming Butterflies Exhibit.

Becoming Butterflies presents a captivating look at how a creeping caterpillar transforms into a flying insect, the wild natural enemies butterflies must overcome, and how caterpillars have helped some of our favorite foods evolve. We will have a family day of crafts and activities devoted to butterflies. Call the education office at (303) 492-1666 or email museumed@ colorado.edu or please check out cumuseum.colorado.edu for more information. April 17—Boulder Taste of Pearl. For all ages, from 2 to 6 pm, downtown Boulder on Pearl Street Mall. Spend an afternoon in America’s foodiest town tasting delicious chef creations and Colorado wines. April 23—Boulder Growing Gardens BEE Earth Day for all ages, at 10 am, located at 1630 Hawthorn Ave. April is the ideal time to explore the beauty of Growing Gardens’ organic farm as everything is budding to life. Children will be able to plant seeds to take home, investigate insects, habitats, explore the worm composting world, learn about local honeybees and create garden art. There will be live music, food trucks and other fun activities! Free admission. Call Alyson at (303) 443-9952 or please do email alyson@growinggardens.org or check www.growinggardens.org for more information.

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If you have a dated calendar event in May, June or July, please do let us know by April 10th! One-listing-permonth limit on a space-available 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 email 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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