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Contents

Volume 20 No. 2

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

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

Cover Story—Brandon Norman......... 5

The Sixth grade crisis........................... 6 Kids’ Planet...................................................... 8

Health and Well-being.............................. 12

Health Tips....................................................................... 12

Health care Directory............. 13

Creating Trust in Relationships....... 14 Self-Soothing for Children.................... 16

Sweet Like Syrup........................................... 18 Nutrition Facts.................................................... 20

Organizing Tips with Michele........................ 21 What Do I Do Now, Romona?.......................... 22

Avery’s Avid-Reader Corner............................. 23

Should we stay or should we go?.............. 24

Izzy’s Garden.......................................................... 25

Classic Summer Fun................................... 26

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY............................. 27

CAMP DIRECTORY....................... 28–43

Child Care/Preschool DIRECTORY........ 44–49 Private school DIRECTORY............................. 50–51

Birthday Party Directory.......... 52–53 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS................................. 54–57

Summer Calendar of Events............. 58–61 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Totally Cool Cover Art - Brandon Norman Best in the World Printers - Longmont Daily Times-Call Distribution Gurus - Impact Distribution Official Mascot - Indie To Perfection Editing & Proofing (really, the gal is so good!) - Linda Carlson The Most Awesome Web Designer - Bolderwomen: www.bolderwomen.com

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ow, we have some great camps this issue to check out. I hope you all have a wonderful summer and enjoy all the activities in this great State of Colorado. Not only do we have a huge camp section this issue, but we have some great articles on health and well-being. Remember to eat well and drink a lot of water. Be good and be careful of the sun this summer and have a blast!

Take good care, and please be in touch!

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Cover Story: Brandon Norman

ur cover artist is Brandon Norman. He is 8 years old now, but was 6 when he did the painting “Summer City.” This was his first painting with graphic markers at Sunflower Art Studio, and he declared it his favorite medium. He attends 2nd grade at Flagstaff Academy in Longmont, where his favorite subjects are ancient world and American history, and math. You will often find him playing games related to what he is learning in history at school. Brandon likes to play with his neighborhood friends and his 10-year-old sister. They create their own games. When his brain needs a rest, Brandon likes to watch TV shows like Phineas and Ferb or Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Currently, his favorite movies are The Lego Movie and Star Wars. Brandon likes to listen to rock music and has been playing piano since kindergarten. He is very adventurous trying new foods and hot sauces, as his family likes to experience foods from different countries. He says “My favorite foods from home are teriyaki fish and shepherd’s pie.” For dinner out, he likes to go to Mod Market and Sakura. Brandon is also currently enjoying reading The Jedi Quest book series. His goal is to read all the books in the series by the end of summer. Brandon plays soccer and football and loves going to the pool in the summer to swim and play with his friends. He is going to Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, this summer to meet with his cousins and extended family. He loves the crabs hanging out by their burrows, the pelicans diving for fish, and the snails that come out at night. He will be swimming a lot with his cousins there, too!

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T he Sixth Grade Crisis

by Claudia Lewis

When my daughter was seven years old, she asked me what I did at work. I told her that my job was to teach people how to draw. She stared back at me, incredulous, and said, “You mean they forget?”

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” ~Pablo Picasso

sk any classroom of kindergartners how many consider themselves to be artists, and it’s likely the entire class will enthusiastically raise their hands. Pose the same question to a room full of adults, and perhaps two in ten will say yes. Why does this happen? How do we lose the joy of art making we had when we were kids? The Sixth Grade Crisis (my name for it) is probably to blame. This is a wellknown phenomenon in art education, first described in 1947 by Victor Lowenfeld. As children develop physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially, they will also develop aesthetically through several consistent and predictable phases. Between the ages of two and four, children begin mark-making, starting with bang dots and uncontrolled marks, progressing to con-

~ Howard Ikemoto

Growing Up Ar t sy trolled marks and intentional planning. They appreciate abstract, nonrepresentational works with bright colors and simple patterns. As symbol-makers from ages four to nine, children develop representational symbols to express things they know, think and feel. They begin to tell stories with their art, and the narrative becomes an important element. By nine years of age, children are making conscious aesthetic choices, and their artwork is almost entirely about personal experience. This is the phase where children tend to be the most enthusiastic about art.

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Between nine and eleven, in the emerging-expertise phase, children’s art may actually regress a bit as they struggle to achieve realism. During this time, it is essential that children experience acceptance and encouragement in their efforts. Socially, children this age are highly influenced by their peers and are consumed with the desire to fit in. Sometimes their love of artistic expression can be derailed by a single person who criticizes or makes fun of their efforts. Artistic challenges emerge between the ages of 11 and 13, when children most often experience the Sixth Grade Crisis. Now, they begin to focus on finished products more than the process of making art that used to bring them joy. During this stage, children develop a sense of judgment about “good art” and “bad art” and decide either they are good at art or they aren’t. This decision— and it is a decision, not a fact —usually stands firm for the rest of their lives.

When I was a child, coloring books were strictly forbidden in our house. My father, an art teacher and museum director, was adamant that I develop naturally without the influence of the simplified and sterile symbols found in coloring books. If I wanted to create a picture of a flower or a dog, or the monster under my bed, he taught me that the obvious thing to do was to draw it myself. In kindergarten, the other kids had started developing a basic understanding of what it meant to color inside the lines, a concept that was relatively foreign to me. I didn’t want to stay inside someone else’s lines, and was labeled as having poor eye-hand coordination. Eventually though, Dad’s approach paid off. As my friends struggled for realism in their drawings, using the adult formulas they had been taught, I continued to enjoy the many forms art could take. No sixth grade crisis for me. My weakness became my strength.

Nur t uring t he Child Ar t is t

When I became an art teacher, my primary goal was to ensure my students would have a nurturing environment where they could freely explore their creativity. Learning to draw as others have drawn is simply imitation. The elements of design and principles of composition are important tools for making art and should be the foundation of any art classroom, but there is more to art than that. It’s about a visual rendering of what’s inside you, whatever form that takes. Art is about personal story and self-expression. A good art teacher designs lessons and asks the kind of questions that will encourage students to infuse their artwork with meaning at a deeper level. That’s what makes art come alive for both the maker and the viewer. What can you do to nurture the artist within your child? Start by recognizing that art is a fundamental human process. Humans, especially children, enjoy the thrill of creation. Encourage them to tell their stories. Ever since the first cave dwellers made impressions on the walls around them, people have felt a need to “make special” the world around them. A world without creativity would be sad world indeed.

T hree Essent ial Condit ions for Ar t Making

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Educator Kenneth Beittel describes three essential conditions for making art. As a parent, you can ensure that these conditions are present in your child’s art making.

1) Art must spring from

the imagination of the creator; the child must be the source of the art, free from the influence of adult formulas.

2) An artist must express

their lived experiences. When children are simply following instructions, the art becomes irrelevant to them.

Children must have the freedom to use artistic materials to symbolize personal relevance, like making unique color choices, or intentionally distorting the size of things in a drawing. In the book Art & Fear, the authors remind us that most art is made by ordinary people. “Art is rarely made by Mozart-like people—essentially there aren’t many people like that.” There are as many ways to make art as there are people in the world. You can keep the love of art alive in your child, and maybe rekindle it in yourself while you’re at it, by forgoing judgment. Stay open to the vast possibilities for self expression art provides. Go make something. It feels good!

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Claudia Lewis is an art teacher with a masters in art education, and teaches fine art classes to children and adults. She is also the owner of Full Circle Art & Design (formerly Lewis Graphics), offering graphic design services in the Boulder area for the past 20 years. For examples of Claudia’s and her students work please go online to claudialewisarts.zenfolio.com or e-mail fullcircle.claudia@gmail. com or call (303) 530-1534.

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BOULDER County Kids Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience CLONING THE PASSENGER PIGEON? Drawing by Kara Priest

by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

t was 100 years ago that the last Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) died in the Cincinnati Zoo! So this is the centennial year anniversary of the sad event. I have written here before about this amazing kind of bird. When the first settlers came to North America, there were probably somewhere between three and

five billion of these “wild pigeons.” Now there are none. Humans exterminated them in less than a century! Passenger Pigeons roosted and nested in huge colonies that were usually many

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miles long and often less than a mile wide. As late as 1871, just 43 years before the last of them died, there was a nesting colony reported in Wisconsin that covered 850 square miles and contained millions of these birds! The big question now is: can scientists clone the Passenger Pigeon and actually bring the species back to life again? The genetic material in the cells of specimens, called “study skins,” that are now in various museum collections, would be the source of the DNA necessary to do the cloning. This process has been called “de-extinction.” It may sound like a “cool” thing to do, but it would be an extremely difficult task, almost impossible. The two species of extinct animals that scientists have talked about cloning are the Passenger Pigeon and the Wooly Mammoth. Right now this seems like a “mad scientist’s dream.” If it was even possible someday to do this “de-extinction” of the Passenger Pigeon, what would be some of the problems? If it was possible to recreate a male and a female of these birds, would they mate,

lay eggs, and raise young? What happened in the early 1900s when there were only a few of them still alive? In about 1900, we know that Professor Charles Otis Whitman at the University of Chicago had a small colony of Passenger Pigeons alive and in captivity. In 1902 he gave one female to the Cincinnati Zoo. They named her “Martha.” In 1903 he had twelve birds. He had been trying to breed them, but apparently they would not breed in captivity. By 1906 there were only six of his birds left alive. Finally the only Passenger Pigeon still alive was “Martha,” who died on September 1, 2014. She was the last one known. It seems clear to scientists that Passenger Pigeons, being a very “social” species, must have needed lots of others of their kind around in order to successfully get “in sync” and breed. If there were not enough of them, they apparently would not breed. This is one of the theories on why they became almost extinct so fast. Their numbers suddenly dropped down to just a few. The commercial market gunners and netters had killed off so many that the few that were left just could not build up their numbers again. So if scientists someday could “de-extinct” the Passenger Pigeon, how many would they have to re-create in order for them to breed successfully? If Professor Whitman couldn’t get his few birds to breed, it seems like we would now have to create a flock of hundreds. Could this ever be possible? If we

could do this successfully, would these birds really be “wild pigeons” again and be able to survive in our modern world? There are lots of unanswered questions. It is exciting to think of what scientists might be able to do in the future. I hope this story might get you interested in studying science. There is so much to still discover.

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BOULDER County Kids HEALtH Creating Trust in Relationships

by Jessica Dancingheart

s some of you may recall, just before Christmas there was a breach of the Target credit card system. The breach caused a security problem for some people who made credit card purchases at Target. Yet, Target was responsible and disclosed the breach, and they took proactive measures to prevent any harm to those whose credit card numbers were or may have been stolen. Punitive responses to a weakness or mistake are all too common. Just look at the number of lawsuits and political attacks that take up airwaves because of a mistake, an error of judgment, and/or a weakness. When children watch the blame-game and experience punitive responses, their inclination might

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be difficult to implement especially if we feel fear or hurt or lapse into habitual ways of blaming and shaming. 1) If we feel fear or hurt, we can name the fear and hurt and separate the behavior from the person. We can reveal what is going on for us and show genuine curiosity. So rather than saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are so selfish and thoughtless,â&#x20AC;? we can say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you got home later than we agreed, I got scared. Would you be willing to tell me why you did not call me to tell me you were late?â&#x20AC;? 2) When we make mistakes, we can set aside our egos and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am sorry. I made a mistake when I yelled at you and called you thoughtless when you were late. Can I make it right by giving you a phone to carry with you so I can reach you

the next time you are late and I get worried?â&#x20AC;? If we earnestly want to make things right, we can expect our kids to take responsibility for their part while we take responsibility for ours. 3) Rather than micromanaging our kids, we can give them chances to make their own mistakes and have their own victories. When they make mistakes, rather than saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told you so,â&#x20AC;? we can listen to what is going on for our children. If it seems right, we can say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, I am sorry that did not work out the way you wanted. Would you like me to continue listening, or is there anything you would like from me to support you as you get back on track?â&#x20AC;? 4) For those of us who are fortunate to have children who share openly with us, when they tell us something we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to hear or something distressing, we can thank them for their honesty and keep our ears open and our mouths clear of advice, unless they ask us for advice. This does not mean that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set boundaries or reestablish our behavioral norms. Chances are that if we listen deeply and with an open heart, they will hold themselves up to the standards we set and more likely than not, to a higher standard than

we would, so they can bring themselves back to wholeness. 5) It is equally important that when things go well, that we take the time to celebrate and tell our kids what they do that makes life more wonderful for us and those around them. Recently, a parent confided in me that she was afraid that by telling her kid that he did something well and that she delighted in his ways of perceiving the world, that she would inflate his ego. This could be true if the feedback given is in the form of, “You are amazing. You are incredible….” Yet, if the feedback is in the form of, “Wow that was so cool to listen to you as you helped your friend with his homework. I really liked the way you explained the problem.” If they achieve a goal they set, we can notice and say, “I am so happy to see that you got all your home-

BOULDER County Kids HEALtH work done before dinnertime, just like you wanted to. Congratulations!” In summary, we can be honest about what is going on for us, we can model accountability, we can show interest in what is going on in them, we can practice trusting them to do the right thing, and we can celebrate their victories. Children naturally want to excel and be accountable, and they will if we trust them. Jessica Dancingheart is a mother, communication coach, and the producer of The Mahalo Show (www. youtube.com/TheMahaloShow). She enjoys facilitating her clients’ “aha” moments, as they employ the tools and perspectives she shares with them. She also loves producing video stories of Real People Doing Real Things That Make A Difference TM. Call (303) 589-8420 or visit www. OpeningToPossibilities.com to learn more about her coaching services.

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Self-Soothing for Children by Tatum Oman

t feels good to be needed, but it also feels good to be needed a little bit less and have a more independent child. It is possible for a young child to learn how to self-soothe! Before going over some self-soothing techniques, I will be discussing how to recognize that your child is in need of self-soothing, signs of stress/anxiety, identifying triggers and learning what is causing them, and modeling for your child some things to do and helping them do some as well. At times,

before a child can self-soothe she/ he needs to be taught how to self-soothe. Have you ever had the thought, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh gosh, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you to learn that!â&#x20AC;? Your child notices what you say and do.

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When Self-Soothing is NeededÂâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Signs of Anxiety A child will give indicators that s/he is in need of self-soothing prior to those moments of major distress. There may be a change of temperature, so this could look like your child is sweating when it is not hot or saying they need a blanket when it is not cold. Your child may be looking around (avoiding eye contact), experiencing a hard time concentrating, have a racing heart and shortness of breath, tense neck muscles, and/or fidgeting. Your child may be irritable, have diarrhea or use the rest room often, be fatigued, and/or have insomnia. Your child may complain of stomachaches or headaches. When a child is complaining of a stomachache/headache, or any of the other symptoms frequently, your child may be telling you that their anxiety is at a constant high level.

Identifying Triggers and What Causes Them

When anxiety continues to increase, the feeling can come out in many forms, (one of the above or possibly as explosive behavior and excessive crying). When this occurs your child is often inconsolable. Whatever just happened, or was said, was a trigger for him/her and pushed their anxiety over the top, and they no longer have control over themselves. If it is inconsistent and seems random, the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anxiety can stay at a high level, and any stress can tip them over. When at a constant high level, your child may benefit from professional help (one modality is play therapy), to help process their feelings and build their tolerance for anxiety.

Modeling and Reflecting Understanding We naturally reflect when we are excited or happy. It is the hard feelings that can be difficult to reflect: Hard feelings such as frustration, anger, and sadness. The next time you find yourself feeling a hard feeling: â&#x20AC;˘ State the hard feeling. â&#x20AC;˘ State the body sensations that told you what feeling you were having (eyes looking around, racing heart, tense neck). â&#x20AC;˘ Model a self-soothing activity. Exampleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m angry. My voice is getting louder. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to take a few deep breaths.â&#x20AC;? Another exampleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m frustrated. My neck is tensing up. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to go into the other room and clean the dishes.â&#x20AC;? Be sure to say what you are feeling and not what you believe your child is feel-

ing. Also, choose an activity that will genuinely help you to feel calmer. This will help your child accept all of their feelings and to understand them more. A way to reflect understanding can sound like, “I know you are angry.” “You’re disappointed we couldn’t stay longer.” As people we all want to feel heard and understood. By modeling acceptance of your feelings, it will help your child become more comfortable with accepting their own feelings.

Self-Soothing Techniques There are many self-soothing techniques that you can model, encourage your child to do by themselves, or do with your child. It is important to find techniques that you are comfortable with and that help you when modeling. If a modeling technique does not work for you personally, it may not work for your child. I encourage you to choose two techniques to start with and build from there. Another option with modeling is to encourage your child to do the activity with you. A few techniques that are helpful include, but are not limited to, giving yourself a hug, hiding in between pillows, stretching, moving walking, running, skipping, crawling, squeezing down your legs and arms,

BOULDER County Kids HEALtH taking a few deep breaths, drinking cold water, listening to music, or cooking. A few that you can encourage your child do on their own include jumping on a trampoline, rocking in a chair, bouncing on a big ball, sucking a sucker, eating something crunchy, riding a riding toy, playing with play dough, or pushing/pulling/pressing/ or carrying something. The last technique of carrying something can be especially helpful when transitioning into a next activity. Being tucked in snuggly can be calming and help the person to relax as well. Your child will let you know what helps them and what does not. When you notice those signs of stress decreasing, his or her anxiety is lowering. Model recognition, acceptance, and patience with yourself and feelings, and your child will learn to do the same.

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Sweet like Syrup I just made a few snacks for you. by Sue Van Raes

Five Health Tips For Sweetening Things Up Avoid Artificial Sweeteners

Due to the many health risks associated with too much sugar, many folks have tried to take shortcuts using artificial sweeteners in place of the natural sweet. The media has enforced this giving the taste buds and the body the message that we are enjoying the sweet flavor without the cost. Unfortunately this is a shortcut NOT worth taking. Many artificial sweeteners create addictive patterns, cravings, and serious withdrawal symptoms. Avoid artificial sweeteners like the plague. While the mechanisms of harm may differ, they’re ALL harmful in one way or another. This includes aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal), sucralose (Splenda), and any other artificial sweeteners. Aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal) contains high amounts of phenylalanine and aspartic acid. While these amino acids are found naturally in the body, when they

are combined out of their natural ratio they can cause many side effects, such as headaches, mental confusion, dizziness, and seizures. As these amino acids break down in this out-of-balance combination, they can literally break down into a form of formaldehyde, which is toxic to the body. Splenda is the artificial sweetener otherwise known as sucralose. This sweetener has received a ton of press in the past few years, leading us to discovering not only is this sweetener made up of a high percentage of chlorine, but now recent studies show that sucralose may raise the blood sugar and insulin levels, kill off good bacteria in the GI tract, and in long term exposure, damage DNA permanently. Beware of High Fructose Corn Syrups (HFCs) used to sweeten your foods and

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drinks! HFCs are everywhere in processed foods. Soda, baked goods, candy bars, sauces, and salad dressings, and even cereal and cereal bars. HFCs may not be considered an artificial sweetener, but they have been proven to be far higher in the fructose to glucose ratio, creating a dangerous reaction in the body that can lead to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease.

Get Back to Basics

Eat a whole food diet to reset your taste buds. The body thrives when we eat our foods close to nature, whole, simple, clean, and alive. These ancient principles of eating are great guidelines on how to grocery shop, cook, and feed our bodies nourishing foods. The palate can transform back to its original and intended tasting organ as we purify our diets. When we are competing with really strong enhanced flavors found in mainstream processed foods, such as super salty foods or overly sweet sodas, we become so overstimulated by our taste buds that something like an apple or a carrot loses its appeal. Coming back to the basics with whole food eating will recalibrate your taste buds, and a lot of those strong flavors (especially sugar) will vanish from your cravings.

Use Natural Sweeteners

Sweetening your food is something many of us seek in our day-to-day meals, healthy desserts, and snacks. With the whole food eating in mind, you will notice that your palate adjusts, and what used to taste pleasantly sweet (like a soda) may now be too sweet to drink. Finding natural sweeteners to use in your baking, sauces, and creations in the kitchen is a great option to enhance your flavors while still keeping your flavors in balance. Here are some of my favorites. Raw honey is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is a pure source of sweet, and even though it is fairly high on the glycemic index scale, a little goes a very long way. The health benefits of local raw honey include naturally suppressing the common cough, aiding in a good night’s sleep (by facilitating tryptophan), and boosting immunity, to name a few. Coconut sugar, made from the sap of the coconut palm, doesn’t put stress on your blood sugar levels the same way that white sugar does. Because coconut sugar is unrefined, it retains all of its natural minerals and vitamins, so it has a higher nutrient density. Coconut sugar is easy to cook with and can be substituted 1:1 in recipes. Maple syrup, made by boiling sap from the maple tree, contains compounds that could help manage type 2 diabetes, as well as acting as anticancer and antinflammatory agents. Maple is full of many antioxidants, full of a wide range of vitamins and minerals, especially zinc and manganese. Many health

experts are now calling pure maple syrup a champion food. Xylitol is pure, and creates essentially no blood sugar response. Xylitol also comes with some benefits, such as fighting tooth decay. Xylitol is safe and a beneficial sweetener. Where is Agave syrup in this list? Agave has been discovered to have many controversial health characteristics, including a high amount of processing and a high ratio of fructose to glucose (not recommended), which is higher than high fructose corn syrup. Studies show these characteristics can result in more insulin resistance and a long-term risk of liver damage. This is information has been very deceptive as we have all heard how agave is a great healthy choice. I am still exploring all of the information, but many are saying to avoid overusing agave. If

BOULDER County Kids HEALtH you are going to use agave, it is best to use the raw and unpasteurized version to keep all the natural enzymes intact and keep that fructose level down to under 55%.

Eat a Low Glycemic Diet

If you stick to a low glycemic diet you will not only see benefits in almost every area of your health, energy, sleep, and metabolism, you will also see your sugar cravings diminish before your eyes. The glycemic index of a particular food rates the food on how quickly it turns to sugar in your bloodstream. Processed carbohydrates and refined sugars are always going to rate very high on the spectrum, whereas proteins, fats, whole grains, and some fruits will be low to moderate. There are some added tricks to lowering the glycemic index of your meal: First, you can add more proteinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have some nuts

with dried fruit. Second, you can add high quality fatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;put a little olive oil on that piece of bread. Third, you can add fiber or choose a high-fiber version of the foodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;cook brown rice instead of white. Eating a low glycemic diet is one of the quickest ways to see your health and vitality turn around. It is fairly simple and incredibly effective.

Sweeten Up Your Life

The sweet flavor has often been linked to love, pleasure, comfort, and many other soothing qualities we all yearn for in our humanness. Often, when we are not getting enough of these in our lives, we crave more sugar and overly self-soothe with the sweetness in food. Try enhancing your life with the sweetness you can find in your daily down time, in the way that you exercise, the practices you do that acti-

vate your senses in a positive way, and especially the way you love yourself. This is where the true sweetness is found. SUE VAN RAES is a dynamic and passionate nutritional therapist, health coach, and yoga instructor in Boulder. Sue specializes in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and hosts both individual programs and ongoing womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups and retreats, both locally and internationally.Â Sue founded Boulder Nutrition in 2003 and is the cofounder of Health For Life International. Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, HEALTH WISE: True Health and Happiness for the Empowered Woman, is a culmination of her lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. Follow her on Facebook at Health Wise Woman or subscribe to the Health Wise Community. Check out www. bouldernutrition.com or www. healthwise-woman.com for more information.

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he ingredients label on a can of soup, soda or other processed food is changing in several ways. We read these labels to understand the serving size, the number of calories, kinds of fat, etc... I am a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, so when I am feeding my daughter, my first choice in healthy food is fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and animal protein. Fresh fruits and vegetables do not have ingredient labels. They may have a sticker that says “organic” or where they are from. When I buy eggs or a nice steak, there are no ingredients listed, but there will be choices about organic, free range, no antibiotics, grass fed, or none of the above. My first choice in food is to select food in its most natural unprocessed state. Ingredient labels are for processed food, and yes, I eat those, too. So lets learn how they are changing and what to look for.

The calories will be printed larger, and calories from fat will be removed, since research shows the type of fat is more important than the amount. The total fat will still be shown as the saturated fat and the trans fat. Cholesterol and sodium remain unchanged. Total carbohydrate now goes by total carbs. Dietary fiber and sugars and now joined by “added sugars.” Vitamins A and C have been dropped, and vitamin D and potassium have been added. Iron remains the same. The footnote on Daily Values [DV] and calories reference will still be inserted at the bottom of the list.

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The other big change will be the serving size. A 12ounce soda and a 20-ounce soda are now both considered to be equal to 1 serving, since people typically drink either size in one sitting. A pint of ice cream will change from 4 servings to 2 servings. Certain packages that are larger and could be consumed in one or multiple sizes will have a “dual column” to indicate “per serving” and “per package.” This may make sense since people tend to eat more now then they did decades ago when the single Proposed Serving Size Changes

serving was established. The FDA thinks that “making the calories and serving sizes more prominent will emphasize the parts of the label that are important in addressing public health concerns like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.” I think it is unfortunate that vitamins C and A were dropped. I also would be more interested in knowing if the food is genetically modified [GMO]. I don’t want my daughter eating GMO foods, so I avoid them by providing only organic food. Fruit, with the sticker that says it is organic is only really organic if one of the first two numbers is a 9. There was some controversy last year with “organic” food from China that was far from organic. Be sure to look for that number nine. My daughter and I watch a TV show called Good Luck Charlie. It recently ended, and we enjoyed seeing the last few episodes. Somehow I feel that these new FDA changes are a mixed bag, and though they are trying to be realistic, I am not sure they are sending the right message. My advice is to eat unlabeled real food, and when you eat food with a label then...good luck Charlie. JoHannah Reilly, ND is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist practicing since 1980. She lives and works in Boulder.

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pring is here! Flowers are starting to bloom and the hiking trails are crowded. Spring can also mean spring cleaning and dealing with clutter so I am sharing my top-ten organizing tips that can help you get started.

Start slow and small. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself. One idea is to set a timer for 10 minutes and organize. If you want to continue working after the timer goes off, you can, but if not, feel great about your accomplishment.

2. Establish priorities if you have multiple areas that you struggle with. As they say, “Rome was not built in a day.” Ideally you will work on organizing tasks when you are most naturally productive, otherwise you might not be satisfied with the results might or just end up redoing it later. 3.

Everything in your house should have a designated “Home.” Make sure everyone who lives in the home knows where those locations are. If an adult home resident doesn’t like where an item is located, have a conversation, as maybe there is a better place for it. If you can’t agree, ask an outside source for help and their unbiased opinion.

with Michele 4. “Don’t Put it Down,

Put it Away.” This is especially useful for children. Take the extra time to put a loose item in its appropriate home rather than just moving it to another temporary location.

Yo u r c o m p u t e r inbox is NOT an attic/storage space. There is a saying “If you have to scroll, you have lost control.” Take time every few days ( if not every day) to move items to appropriate folders or the trash.

Be realistic about your to-do list. Allow for spontaneous time with family and friends, unexpected surprises (good or bad), and breathing room.

Know that being organized is not necessarily reflective of how a space looks but how it functions. Your space does not have to look like Architectural Digest or Martha Stewart’s craft room to be considered organized. We all have our own ideas of what it means to be organized. It doesn’t matter if your friend or neighbor considers the organized space to be not to their liking, there are multiple ideas/methods/ systems for organizing, and you want to create a system that works for you and your family.

8 . Try not to be overwhelmed by all the organizing material and advice.

If you struggle with disorganization, realize that this is not an easy process for everyone and be proud of every organizing goal (big and small) that you achieve. Surround yourself with positive influences and make it as fun as you can. You can play music (unless you find it too distracting), and taking breaks is allowed. Trusted friends are encouraged to help you succeed.

9. You will not FIND time to be organized, you have to MAKE the time. It might be just a few minutes a day or a few times a week, depending on your schedule and lifestyle, but if you establish a routine for organizing, you are more likely to stick with it. Remember that while much of life is out of our control, we do have control over the objects in our home. I often remind clients that who they are and what they have are linked and that home is the physical and emotional base of their family, which helps them to make staying organized a priority.

10 . Take the extra time before you move to purge, as it doesn’t make sense (in time or money) to move unwanted items. After moving, take the time while unpacking to plan ahead in setting up areas to function for you and your lifestyle. Michele Grybeck is a professional organizer and personal assistant/concierge and owner of Agent Yes. She has been helping clients outsmart chaos in Boulder County since 2004. Agent Yes is bonded and insured. She can be reached at (303) 8195862 or michele.grybeck@ gmail.com or please check out www.agentyes.com for more information. She is a member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), NAPO Colorado Treasurer, the Institute for Challenging Disorganization and the International Concierge and Lifestyle Management Association.

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

Should I let my son play football? I have been hearing how concussions can cause a lot of damage later in life. I can’t see how it can be worth it to risk my son’s health, or for that matter, letting my daughter play soccer when she gets older.

Signed concerned parent.

In the past, we accepted a lot more injury in life and sports than we do now. If a child was injured during recess or on the swing set at school, it simply came with the territory. If he or she fell off a horse or while riding a bike, we accepted the fact that these things happen. Today we all wear helmets

when participating in these sports. We now know better, so we should do better. When my brother and I rode horses bareback, holding on to their manes, galloping back to the barn as fast as they could go, my mother stood silently by praying that we wouldn’t fall off. She wanted us to be brave and full of adventure and not be afraid. It’s that choice that’s difficult to make when you don’t want your child in danger. The information we have about children’s brains is alarming, as they appear to be much more susceptible to long-term effects of injury than adults. You are weighing the risks against the positive results of playing these games, as children learn many things while playing sports. You might consider other sports that are less dangerous: basketball, baseball, tennis, swimming, golf and track. I’ve been told that soccer for young people is relatively safe as th,ey don’t do head butts or sliders. As I said earlier, we now know better, so we should do better. We survived our childhoods, sometimes by the skin of our teeth, but we can find other

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ways to teach our children these important lessons.

My sister’s husband lost 30 pounds. He looks great. My sister says not only does he look different but his personality seems different. Is that possible with weight loss?

Signed curious sister.

Yes, it’s fairly certain that someone’s personality can change with weight loss. When we move the pieces on a chessboard, the game changes. But how it changes is less certain. One woman became excessively controlling, another man became flirtatious and quite extroverted. A large amount of weight loss changes how the world sees us, and we can become more vulnerable. I remember meeting a woman who was in public relations who had just lost 100 pounds. Her biggest problem was that no one recognized her, and it adversely affected her business. She threatened to begin wearing a name tag. You didn’t say how your friend’s husband changed, so I can’t comment directly on her situation. I believe that we gain weight for psychological as well as physical reasons. It’s more than just “calories in/calories out.” We put on weight because we use food for comfort or we hide from the world behind our layer of fat. When we lose weight, we still have the underlying psychological problem. I know I must sound repetitive but therapy is a good idea. If you

can confront the underlying issues for the initial weight gain, you might be able to keep from gaining it back.

Do the seasons of the year make any difference in our moods? It seems like everyone was really cranky this last January.

Signed interested.

There’s a condition called seasonal affective disorder that can cause depression in some people who have insufficient exposure to the sun. The treatment for that is more sun exposure or the use of special lights to augment the sunrays. But, yesterday morning it was foggy and gray here at my home. My neighbor across the street e-mailed me that she never felt happier than when it was gray and overcast and the sun didn’t shine. There’s a healthy dose of attitude in how the weather affects our mood. I’ve always felt that having the weather determine our mood puts something else in charge of how we felt. How much better it is to adapt to whatever Mother Nature sends our way and not take it as a personal affront. This last January was extremely cold and snowy in some parts of the country. Perhaps the crankiness had more to do with the effects of the weather, like cars not starting or snow drifts, than in actual mood changes. I actually know people who prefer that kind of weather to the heat of summer.

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resides here for the majority of her childhood. However, Jane was adopted at a young age and due to poor relations with the relatives who took her in, her exit is prompted. At this point, she leaves for the Lowood School. It is here in the book that social issues such as class gaps and feminism truly start to show their face, only to be amplified when Jane moves on to her new position as a governess at Thornfield Hall, following her graduation and short teaching career at Lowood. Here, supernatural occurrences and an odd, strenuous relationship with the Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master, Mr. Rochester, not only leave the reader to question the morality and intelligence of those involved in the story, but will leave the reader on the edge of their seat, trying to see if Jane will make it out unscathed.

What I Liked About the Book: What was truly incredible about this book was not just the amazing plot, char-

acter development, and constant suspense, but the way that it thoughtfully examined the social issues that plagued England throughout the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Charlotte BrontĂŤâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firsthand experience with these issues, such as the equality of class and gender, allowed her to accurately depict them as well as their after effects within the book. These issues alone will give the reader a lot more to think about than just the plot, once finished with the novel, thus giving it a truly incredible feel.

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TALENTE

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by Steve Carr

Should we stay or should we go? What would you do?

hat would you do if you and your spouse believe that you can’t afford a summer family vacation, but your two teenaged kids come to you and say all their friends are going on a vacation, and they have pooled their savings (some of which was earmarked for college), which is enough for a nice family trip in the mountains for two nights? Do you say NO and explain to them that you can’t afford it, and encourage them to continue to save their money? Or...do you take them up on it and arrange a nice family vacation? The following are two viewpoints that you can review to help bring up a discussion within your family.

Go on the vacation

• Family is important, and getting away to make new family memories is very important. • It is important for children to learn to contribute to the family in other ways. • It demonstrates that the kids are willing to make a Boulder

sacrifice and helps teach the kids about paying for their own way and how much a vacation really costs. • The kids will really appreciate the family time more since they paid for it. • Once you are there, take a hike, swim at the hotel pool to try not to spend more. Use coupons and other discounts to help keep expenses down. PLUS…They still will have some time to save for college. • It is not often that teenagers actually want to spend time with their parents and siblings. It’s better to take advantage of this moment. This situation could have been that the teenagers wanted to go off on their own with friends. • If things go awry later on, and you really don’t have money for the rent or house payment, it will be another lesson learned as well.

Don’t go on the vacation

• You can have a great time at home around the Boulder/ Denver area—make memories at the park, at the zoo, a museum, take multiple day trips to the mountains, play 3000 Center green drive

board games and watch a movie at home on pay-perview. • You can’t spend the kids’ money. In addition, some of this is saved for college and it is not sending the kids the right message. Dipping into long-term savings for immediate gratification is wrong. • All of our friends are going on a vacation, and we want to go, too. Spending money that you don’t have simply because their friends are all going on vacation is not the right message, either. • It is better to teach kids that we can’t afford it and it is important to live within our means. • The lesson pa r ents taught them about saving has already been learned. The fact that the kids wanted to chip in is amazing. Now you teach them the next lesson that sometimes you have to say NO. We all want to do MORE than we can afford, and that is why many people are in debt. • It is very shortsighted for parents to even consider spending their kids’ college money, which will help them in the future to land a better job and possibly earn more money. • Kids should not manipulate their parents and are not old enough to make these types of decisions; it is not a money smart decision.

all had a great time and now we all have to buckle down and tighten our belts. It was not the right thing to spend the kids’ money, but in doing so, we became closer and will remember this time for many years to come.” However, we should not teach kids that it is okay to blow your college savings on a two-day trip to go out and have fun. There are thousands of things to do in our city and in the nearby mountains. Making memories ARE very important, but do not have to cost a lot. Many times, just spending the time together and doing things as a family, then coming home and fixing a great meal together and playing a board game till bedtime can build more long-lasting memories that spending hundreds of dollars. Spending more money does not make it a “better memory.” Do not take money from your kids. Instead, give them positive reinforcement that they made a good decision to save and for offering to spend their money. And hopefully when the kids are in college, they will thank their parents for holding true to their principles. Understand that it can be more satisfying to have money in savings, knowing that you could spend it on something, than to actually spend it on that.

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It is not the end of the world to not go on a vacation when you can’t afford it. On the other hand, you can go on the vacation and bounce back and feel, “We

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Izzy’s Garden by Isabella Martinez

Photo by Roman Martinez

ello. My name is Isabella Martinez. I am a student at Boulder High School and am currently in 9th grade. The weather is beginning to become warm, and colors are splattered like paint all over the gardens. Smiles form on faces, and the glow of the sun drips like water on the earth. The life that awakens in warm weather wanders as the tall green grasses flourish. It is summertime, and happiness roams about. Happiness is a very important emotion that leads us to feel both enlightened and fills us with joy. In this article I will share with you many activities and different ways to feel happy this summer and throughout the year.

Bethy, Isabella and Brigitte

Recently I met with Brigitte Mars, (a local herbalist), and Bethy Lovelight (a local poet), and we talked about the importance and benefits of being happy. As I talked to them, they seemed like beautiful fairies, full of wisdom and light. The first thing I will share with you are different activities you can do to promote a happy lifestyle. One great activity

is dancing. Dancing is a form of exercise and is great for the body. Dancing always is a beneficial thing to do, but during the summer, it seems to feel more free and fun. As Bethy told me, “It is a good idea to take off your shoes and feel the earth below you as you dance. You feel the pulse of the earth against your feet and feel connected.” The music that we choose to dance to can also greatly affect our moods. It is important to pick lighthearted and positive music. Another idea is to have relaxed meetings with your friends and do something out of the ordinary. Brigitte recommends having a book trade or even a clothes swap. This is a cheap and simple way to have fun. It is also a good idea to do things that you wouldn’t usually do because of time constraints. Some good ideas to try are writing poetry, playing a new instrument, cooking new food, or even singing. These are all good activities to try to make you happy, but another option is making food. The feeling we get after making and eating homemade foods is one of accomplishment and of happiness. There are many tasty food ideas that can be a delicious and fun snack in summer. “During this time of year, it

is nice to enjoy colorful fruits and veggies,” states Brigitte Mars. Often during summer most fruits and vegetables being sold are local and in my opinion, tastier. Lemon balm is also a wonderful plant that can be used in a water bottle to add a little lemon flavor. Bethy also told me, “During the summer it is important to eat foods from the ground, like salads. This can be a light meal during a summer day.” One other simple summer treat is homemade lemonade. To do this you can squeeze lemons, add ice, then blend with maple syrup or sugar. Bethy said, “Adding a pinch of sea salt to the mix will help replenish the body.” All these ideas on foods to eat or drink during the summer are other ways to stay heathy and happy.

Happiness is what carries us on throughout the day. In my experience, when I am feeling down, everything feels a little gray. In order to have happiness it helps to surround yourself with positive energy. Keeping the space around you positive and relaxed is a must. Sometimes simply being on your own gives you enough time to breathe and remember life is spacious not constricted. Happiness is what brings light to our lives, as well as to others. From this article, I hope that you have learned about the importance of happiness as well as what you can do to make you happy. Happiness is one of the most important emotions there is, and it is important to always treat your body so this emotion can be present. Always feel the earth under your feet, the radiant sunshine on your neck, and dance for what we have in our world! Publishers Note: Check our calendar for dance events. Also, you can check out Avalon, Solstice on Pearl and Street Side Studios and the Dairy Center for the Arts for upcoming events.

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Classic Summer Fun by Becca Levin

t’s more than simply breaking out swimsuits and heading for the nearest pool. It’s more than chalk scratching against grated pavement, frying eggs on the sidewalk to take in just how hot it is, and putting on sunscreen. It’s summer, and it’s here, whether we’re ready for it or not (after our winter, we are). When you’ve got small kids, big kids, or are just looking for some great family things to do with everyone, finding the right thing is not always the easi-

est of tasks—especially when there’s a small budget to consider. Fear not, though. Just because the budget’s on a shoestring doesn’t mean the fun has to be, too. The advent of the Internet gives us a uni-

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verse of ideas, trips, and tips for families looking to beat the heat and have some fun this summer. Take Pinterest, for example. The site gives its users a way to express their interests and ideas with the simple click of a button, whether it’s DIY makeup or designer dresses to drool over. When it comes to family fun, users post the small-budget big hits they’ve tried in their homes for others to test. Why not freeze plastic dinosaurs in a big block of ice and let the kids play paleontologist for the day? They can use a variety of utensils, like spoons, toothbrushes, and sandbox tools to dig up their creatures of the past. While they’re at it, they can learn about these ancient animals and stay cool on hotter days. There’s so much more. Use cookie cutters to make eating watermelon that much more unique. Poke holes in an empty water bottle and attach it to your hose for a DIY sprinkler. Spray-paint circles on the backyard grass to make a Twister mat the wind can’t blow away. Use glow-bracelets to keep a game of ring-toss going after dark. Go on a scavenger hunt for the letters of the alpha-

bet. The possibilities are (literally) endless. Better yet— come up with your own idea and upload its results online for others to see and try for themselves. Old-school items aren’t things of the past, though. Take that chalk, for instance. Using circular stencils, kids can create their own mandalas. Water guns become carnival fun with the help of stacked plastic cups. Sun-sensitive paper creates shadow art to last a lifetime. Magnifying glasses and terrariums are there for all the bug catching that’s bound to happen. There are always those water balloons, too. The options, again, are only limited to the imagination. And the safety of others, of course. Speaking of scavenger hunts—we mentioned the thrill of geocaching last issue, and it’s still a great option for family hikes beyond the backyard. But what about adventures way beyond the backyard? Summer vacations are practically a tradition for families everywhere. Road trips are one way to travel crosscountry and actually get to see our great United States. Historical sites sprinkle the landscape and are great ways to connect to our roots. Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, for instance, is a wonderful interactive blast from the past that offers more than facts on placards and old buildings to stare at. It’s

Night At The Museum, during the day, and you can participate in all the ruckus—in costume! But what about gas? Hotels? Or in my case, smelly siblings? Speaking as a broke just-out-of-college kid, big trips have always seemed just out of reach. Or so I thought. T h a t ’s w h e r e B u d g e t Travel comes in. The site calls itself “the ultimate resource for the world’s savviest travelers.” They list more than dream destinations at BT—they actually make them attainable for those of us looking to spend a little less. Their “Family” trip ideas tab reels in articles, tips, tricks, and more for those looking to create a fun and unique vacation for the summer break. Colorado’s own Estes Park is listed as one of the top-ten small-town travel destinations for 2014.

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So whatever your dreams are for this summer – you and your kids are in for a treat, figuratively, literally, or both! Adventure can be found in your backyard and beyond, smelly siblings and all.

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C a m p Di rec tory ABC Kids Climbing

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm or 9 am to 4 pm. New 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 e-mail info@ abckidsclimbing.com or check out www. abckidsclimbing.com

Active Boulder Kids

Boulder. Ages 2½-6. Day camp. M-F 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with extended stay options 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Full- and 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 maintains small group sizes to promote social growth and guidance through play and outdoor exploration. Early Childhood Education State License #1552814. Call director Kristen Argow at (303) 499-9854 or e-mail ka@activeboulderkids.com or check out www.activeboulderkids.com for more information. Active bodies. Active minds.

ABLE TO Sail

Boulder Reservoir. Ages 11-18. Day Camp June through August. Four-day sessions, Tu–F, 10 am to 4 pm. Learn to Sail…and then some! Using the thrilling, character “revealing” sport of sailing as the platform for empowering our youth. Get ready for FUN and join us in saying, “Yes, I Am ABLE!” U.S. Sailing-certified instructors. Cost: $325. Equipment needed: wet clothes and closed-toe sandals/water shoes, sunscreen, water, lunch, hat, sunglasses, change of clothes, and towel. Contact Diane McKinney at (720) 233-8969 or diane@ communitysailing.org or please visit www. communitysailing.org/abletosail for more information.

Adventure Quest

Boulder/Longmont/Lyons. Ages 6-16. Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! This incredibly fun outdoor adventure invites kids to play act as the heroes of a dynamic adventure, solving mysteries, dilemmas, maps and riddles, swashbuckling foes, using foam swords, and negotiating with interesting characters and monsters. Summer Quests and Holiday Quests whenever school is out. Questing since 1995. For more information, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com or call (303) 786-9216.

Academy Stables, Inc.

Lafayette. Ages 6 and up. Wildly popular horse camps for horse-crazy kids. M-F. Level-1 (beginner) and Level-2 (intermediate) camps run every week of the summer with a full day option (9-4) or half-day option (9-12 or 1-4). Level-3 (advanced) camps run monthly. Fees: $295 for Levels 1, 2, and 3 camps. $395 for full-day camps. See our website for additional information and discount information. Camps include lessons, anatomy, games, demonstrations, horse care, and a horse show/BBQ on Fridays. Helmets are provided. Early bird discounts. Lessons, boarding, birthday parties, and pony rides also available. Call (303) 665-4637 or please visit us at www. academystables.com for more information.

Afterbeat Drum School

Louisville. World Drumming Exploration Camp! Ages 8-10 and 11-13. Day camp. One-week sessions throughout the summer. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. $200. A weeklong exploration and introduction of world rhythms on hand drums and drum set. We will build a foundation of rhythm using Brazilian, AfroCuban, African, and Western music (rock and roll!). Students play in a group, make their own percussion instrument and perform live! NEW 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) 837-5410 or visit us online at www. afterbeatdrumschool.com

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Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps AO Sleep Away Camp

Longmont. For ages 21⁄2 and up (varies by program). Call for days and hours. We offer a variety of full- and half-day programs for dance, gymnastics, circus skills, and rock climbing. We also offer weekly classes. See our website for details. Fees: vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue. Call (303) 651-1456 or please e-mail frontdesk@ airbornegym.com or please do check out www.airbornegym.com for more information.

Boulder. Ages 7-14. Residential Camp. 1and 2-week sessions. $900/week. Discounts & camperships available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Develop authentic relationships with friends and nature at our beautiful 135-acre camp with a private, natural lake. Hiking, sailing, climbing, horseback riding, backpacking, crafts, music, & more! Call us at (720) 249-2997 or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Alaya Preschool Summer Camp

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps Eldorado Canyon

Boulder. For ages 3 through kindergarten. Day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Creative arts, social play, exploration, and discovery on an acre of yards and gardens. Equipment needed: bring lunch, swimsuit, and towel. Location: 3340 19th Street, 80304. Call (303) 449-5248 or please e-mail us at alaya@ alayapreschool.org for availability, or see our website at www.alayapreashool.org for general information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps AO Junior Camp

Boulder. Ages 4 ½-6. Day camp. 1-week sessions, M-F. 9 am to 3 pm w/extended care options. $340/week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Connect with nature, other campers, & staff in this premium day camp program. AO Junior features include: great staff & ratios; outdoor experiences in Boulder’s natural spaces; hiking, climbing, crafts, music, and environmental themes. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: We supply everything but lunch, rain gear, and closed-toe shoes—we even give campers a water bottle! Call us at (720) 249-2997 or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Boulder. Ages 1st-5th grade. Day camp. 2-week and 1-week sessions, M-F. 9 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $345/ week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Eldorado Canyon helps kids take summer outside, all day long. We create genuine connections between campers & staff & nature. Great staff & ratios; hiking, climbing, kites, crafts, music, environmental education programs, and more. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Campers must bring their own lunch, rain gear, and closed-toe shoes. We provide everything else—even a water bottle! Call us at (720) 249-2997 or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Avid4Adventure Camps

Day Camps in Boulder, Denver, Golden, Highlands Ranch & overnight camps in Bailey, CO. For ages 3-17. M-F. 8:45 am to 2:30 pm. Extended care available. $395. Member of the American Camp Association. Rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, rafting, and more. Save $15 now! Use code bouldercountykids. Call (970) 249-2412, e-mail info@avid4.com or please visit www.Avid4.com for more information.

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C a m p Di rec tory The BellaVita School

Longmont. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day Camp. M-F. 8 am to 4 pm. Small preschool license. Outdoor adventures, treasure hunts, huge organic garden, artistic creations and concoctions, ongoing individual journals and scrapbooks. Organic meals and snacks provided. Low student-to-teacher ratios. Location: 641 Terry St. Call Ms. Rachael at (303) 772-3228 or please e-mail us at thebellavitaschool@comcast.net or check out www.thebellavitaschool.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. The typical day offers art/crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, games, gardening, drama, free swim, water play, cooking, story/reading time. Special activities vary each summer but can include visits to areas outside of Bixby, Avid4 Adventure, swimming lessons, and Adventure Quest. Bixby boasts 3 shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large swimming pool, and a ropes course. A wonderful environment. Call Cindy at (303) 494-7508 or e-mail office@bixbyschool.org or check out www. bixbyschool.org for more info. See ad.

Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool

Boulder Ballet Summer Classes

Boulder. For 21/2-6-year-olds. 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) 4434965 or www.blueskykindergarten.com for more information. See ad.

Boulder. All ages. Day Camp. “Best Dance Studio” voted by Boulder Weekly, 20082013, Boulder Ballet offers ballet classes for all ages and levels in an atmosphere of playful professionalism. From children’s creative movement to pointe and adult class, our summer session runs June 9 to August 9. Experienced dancers can participate in our Summer Intensive, July 7-25, with a master class taught by a special guest artist, August 11-15. Location: Dairy Center for the Arts. 2590 Walnut St., 80302. Please call Nan at (303) 443-0028 or e-mail us at info@ boulderballet.org. For more information visit www.boulderballet.org

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C a m p Di rec tory Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-13. M-F. June 3rd to August 11th. 8 am to 4 pm. Boulder Country Day’s summer program has something for everyone! Weeklong day camps with add-on specialty class options for students aged 3-6 and weeklong specialty classes with optional lunch-bunch for students aged 7-13. BCD’s summer program offers a wide variety of camps and classes to help your child discover his/her excellence. Program offerings range from Legos 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. Boulder County Day School is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Costs from $70 to $400 per week depending on camp selection. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please visit www.bouldercountryday. org or e-mail summer@bouldercountryday. org for more information. See ad.

Boulder Dinner Theater 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 ten 1-week play-making camps. Contact Carrie Hausfather at (303) 449-6000 x193 or bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www. bdtacademy.org for more information.

Boulder JCC Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 18 months-12 years. Day Camps M-F. Half- and full-day camps. Offering a variety of fun and educational weekly camps. Camps include preschool, LEGO® building and robotics, cooking, gardening, sports, music, science, art, leadership, and more! Location: 3800 Kalmia Avenue, 80301. Contact (303) 998-1900 or shari@boulderjcc.org and check out www. boulderjcc.org for more information.

Boulder History Museum

Boulder. Ages vary. SKH Quest licensed ninja school. For 2014, we are offering halfday and full-day camps. In these martial arts camps, your child will embody the ninja experience: perseverance, warrior spirit, and compassion. Please contact Mary at Boulder Quest at (303) 440-3647 for details. Location: 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. Check out www.boulderquest.com/events or e-mail ninja@boulderquest.com for more information.

Westminster. Ages 5-14. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Summer camps and classes at Butterfly Pavilion ignite curiosity and connect campers to nature! Led by a dynamic education team, our camps incorporate exploration, inquiry, art, play, and discovery. From Bugs and Brushes Art Camp to Nature Explorers Survival Camp, choose the camp that will give your child a summer filled with memories! Call (720) 974-1877 or e-mail education@butterflies.org for more information or visit www.butterflies.org to register today!

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Boulder. Ages 3 and 4. Day camp. M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Licensed. Give your child a Montessori experience this summer. We have a focus on gardening and other outdoor experiences, along with time in a Montessori classroom. We are celebrating 40 years of excellence. Come join us! Location: 3300 Redstone Rd., 80305. Call Amy Condon at (303) 494-5814 or amy@bouldermontessori. org or check out bouldermontessori.org for more information.

Boulder. Ages 13-18. Day camp. M-Th. 11 am to 2 pm. Two sessions: June 9th to 12th and August 4th to 7th. 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 well-equipped professional studio. Cost: $265. Call Shelly Bohin at (720) 883-1233 or please e-mail info@boulderschoolofmetals.com or check out www.boulderschoolofmetals.com for more information.

Broomfield Academy

Boulder Performing Arts Musical Camps

Boulder. Ages 11-14. Day camp. A Day at the Museum. 9 am to 3:30 pm. M-F. July 21st to 25th. $215. Bring Boulder’s history to life through fun and hands-on exploration, hikes, activities, games, crafts, visits to local museums, and so much more! Location: 1206 Euclid Avenue, 80302. Please register at bvsd.org/LLL. For more information, call Emily Zinn at (303) 449-3464 or e-mail education@boulderhistory.org or check out www.boulderhistory.org for more information. See ad.

Boulder Quest Martial Arts Ninja Camps

Butterfly Pavilion Summer Nature Camps

Boulder. Ages 5-12. Summer Drama Camps. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. $150-250. Everybody has fun making sets & props, writing script, singing, dancing, and acting. Our big summer show for ages 3 to 12 years, performs in August. $100 per student Puss’n Boots. Camps with Friday performances on stage: Lion King, Little Mermaid, and more. Stop frame film. Location: 355 Ponca Place. Contact Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 8594195 or boulderperformingarts2@gmail.com and check out www.bpac.biz for more information.

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Broomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer enrichment day camp: “Exploration Station” M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, June 2 to August 1. Before & after care available from 7 am to 6 pm. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. Oneweek & two-week camp sessions, including brain games, techno-robotics, sports adventures, mythology, culinary arts, film arts, and music. Splash and swim every day in onsite saltwater pool and enjoy educational fun weekly field trips. Age-appropriate 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 principal@broomfieldacademy.com or check out www.broomfieldacademy.com for more information. See ad.

Camp Connect Colorado Play Therapy and Parenting Support

Boulder. Ages 5-9. Day Camp. M-F. 8:30 to 11:30 am. $325 or $300 early bird (before May 15). A program teaching children social skills and emotional regulation through play, art, music, story, yoga. Learn to make friends, develop empathy, respect boundaries, recognize feelings, self-regulate while having lots of fun! Call Sanam Pejuhesh at (303) 717-1749 or go online and check out www.coloradoplaytherapy.com/programs for more information.

Camp Harmony

Boulder. Ages 2½ to 6. Day Camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Check out our literacybased Camp Harmony curriculum! Each weeklong session will emphasize multiple key core values to foster optimum social and emotional development. Together, we will take a magical journey through one captivating story each session. We will get to know the characters as friends, walk in their shoes, and open our eyes and hearts to new and different experiences. Location: 3990 15th Street, 80304. Call Jennae Sevvom at (303) 444-8452 or Jennae@harmony-preschool. com or harmony-preschool.com for more information. See ad.

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• Vegetable, sensory and flower gardens • Science explorations and experiments • Skits on the outdoor stage • Creative arts and crafts • Games and cooking • Water Play

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Children’s Peace Garden

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music Camp

Boulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20. Travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs for a fun-filled, weeklong, musical adventure. Camp OKC is an early childhood music camp, blending music with instrument construction, science (what will Jeff Kagan do this year?), dramatic play, storytelling, and a final performance. Creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child in an unforgettable camp experience. It is a well-organized camp with a low student/teacher ratio of 8:1. Visit us at www. CampOonieKoonieCha.com or call Amy Haywood at (303) 413-1711 for more information.

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 4-10. 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 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 educators trained in CPR and first aid. Location: Growing Gardens 1630 Hawthorn Ave. $175-$275 per week. Call Annie Sweeney at (303) 443-9952 or 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 21 to 25, and July 28 to August 1st. 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-ofweek show! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in. Presented by Imagination! Circus Arts. Held at Boulder Circus Center at 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us online at www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340. Please e-mail us at marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com for more detailed information.

City of Lafayette

Lafayette. Ages 1st to 6th grades. Summer Enrichment Day Camp. June 4-August 8. Daily, 7:30 am to 6 pm. State of Colorado licensed program. We keep kids moving in a learning atmosphere. Affordable, thematic program includes swimming, games, arts, sports, cooking, and field trips. Register for 1 week or 10 weeks. Pay in full by April 30th to receive the 10% discount (register for minimum of 6 weeks). Call Casey Gray or Karen Snortland at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail casey.gray@cityoflafayette.com or karens@cityoflafayette.com or you can also visit www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information.

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C a m p Di rec tory Clementine Art Studio Summer Camp

Boulder. Day camps. Ages 4-9 & 7-11. M-F, 1 to 4 pm. Clementine Studio offers process-oriented summer art camps with dynamic weekly themes: Creatures of the Deep, Space Odyssey, Expressionism/ Impressionism, ... experienced through a wide range of techniques and materials (stop motion animation, Gyotaka printing, painting, sculpture, clay, to name a few). Expand your young artist’s world in an inspiring and nurturing environment! Remember, life without art is a mistake! 1237 Pine Street, Boulder 80302. Call Lisa Holub at (303) 443-2520 or please do e-mail her at lisa@ openartsclementine.org or check out www. openartsclementine.org for more information.

Coalesce Academy of Manual Arts & Design

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 8-16. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. The Coalesce Academy of Manual Arts & Design is an enrichment program focused on reuniting kids with the lost art of creating and building with their own two hands. Location: 1930 Central Ave. Suite A1, 80301. Please call Greg VanderBeek at (303) 588-3380 or e-mail coalescedesignfab@gmail.com or check out www.BoulderBuildAcademy.com for more information.

Colorado Athletic Club Blast!

Boulder. Day Camps. Ages 5-12. Summer Sports Camp. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm. At our camp children develop sport-specific skills and build confidence in a positive social atmosphere. Our counselors are experienced athletes and coaches, helping children improve at sports and try new ones. Location: 1821 30th Street, 80301. Call Lealy Murphy at (303) 501-1700 or e-mail lmurphy@wellbridge.com or check online at ColoradoAthleticClubs.com/Boulder for more information. See ad.

Colorado Conservatory of Dance

Broomfield. Day Camps. Ages 12 months old and up. June 23 - August 2 (4 & 6 week options available). Summer programs for dancers of all ages, abilities, and aspirations, from toddler through adult. Introduce your youngest dancers to the world of dance, including our ever-popular fairy tale Ballet Camp for 5-8-year-olds and Dance With Me for toddlers and their caregivers. Ballet Expressions, a program designed for children with specific physical and cognitive needs, is offered for children ages 4-13. We have unique programs for intermediate and advanced dancers, preparing young artists to excel in both classical and contemporary repertoire. There is something for you this summer at CCD! Location: 3001 Industrial Lane #12, 80020. Call us at (303) 466-5685 or please visit ccdance.org for details about our summer programs.

Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts Summer Music Camps

Lafayette. Day camp. All Ages. Experience the JOY of music-making this summer at the Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts—we have music camps for all ages! Music Together, Jump Start to Middle School Band, C’s Jazz in Summer, Suzuki Guitar Camp, String Camps, Meet the Instruments, Classically Kids, Broadway Kids, and more! Held at the Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette. For information visit www. COmusic.org or call (303) 665-0599 for dates and times. See ad.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps

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, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, children’s yoga, “Eat Real,” outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping, and outings for swimming and boating. Our awesome new barn was built since the 4-mile fire took our old barn! 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 e-mail office@ ColoradoMountainRanch.com and check out www.ColoradoMountainRanch.com

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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! NOW OFFERING EXPANDED PROGRAMMING. Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its 4th year, is a weeklong mini camp for 6- to 9-year-olds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. July 7-11, July 14-18. $180/wk. 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: June 2-30, 9 am-12 pm. Session Two: July 21-August 8, 1-5 pm. $850/session. Call (303) 492-1973 or e-mail csfedout@colorado.edu to sign up. Visit www.coloradoshakes.org/education/ summer-camps for more information.

Colvig Silver Camps

Durango. Residential Camp. Ages 7-17: 7-10, two-week terms (6/9, 6/24, 7/11, 7/26), $2,260; 11-17, four-week terms (6/9, 7/11), $4,520. Forty-three years of tradition and innovation in outdoor ADVENTURE and FUN allow us to provide each camper the opportunity to create their own summer experience in a positive and supportive community of camper and adult friends. Creative and diverse in-camp programming combine

with exciting wilderness expeditions to meet your family’s goals for a summer (and a life) experience. Mailing: 9665 Florida Rd, Durango, CO 81301. Director Clay Colvig looks forward to speaking with you at (970) 247-2564 or please e-mail us at office@ colvigsilvercamps.com. For more information visit www.colvigsilvercamps.com

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 2 to August 15. Our seventh exciting summer! Each week projectcentered, multiple registrations welcome. Age-appropriate camps. Projects include machine and hand sewing, pattern making, design, and mixed media. Make new friends while crafting inspired designs and gaining skills to last for years! Equipment needed: Daily snack. All other materials included, but kids are welcome to bring their own fabric and participants in the 11-18 age group are encouraged to do so. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80302. Call to register (303) 449-5365, complete information at www. commonthreadsboulder.com/schedule

Cornerstone Farm Summer Horsemanship Camp

Longmont. For ages 7 and up. Day Camp. 9 am to 2 pm. Introduction to Horses and Riding: M-F, June 16-20, July 7-11. For riders age 7 and up with little or no riding experience. Cost $450. Horse Show Camp: M-Sat, June 2-7, July 21-26, July 28-August 2. For riders age 7 and up with minimum riding requirement of walk and trot. Focus of daily riding lessons will prepare campers for a real horse show on Saturday. Cost $450 plus show fees. Your horse or ours. Located at Triple Creek Ranch, 4255 Nelson Rd., 80501. Contact Jen Shannon at (303) 828-9040 or please e-mail us at Jen@cornerstonefarmllc. com or for more information, or you can visit us online atwww.cornerstonefarmllc.com

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Kids ages 5-18!

Kids Ages 5 - 18 www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps

Crackpots Creativity Camp

Longmont. For ages 6-16. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 10:30 am. Kids learn and have fun while creating beautiful, functional fired art masterpieces. Choose from a variety of weeklong themes, including Meet the Masters, Animal Kingdom, Do the Dishes, Multimedia, and Claytime. Our helpful and creative staff helps each child express themselves in a way that is uniquely their own. Special attention is given to idea generation, design concepts, and technique. Location: 505 Main Street, 80501. Contact Tamar at (303) 776-2211 or check out www. ecrackpots.com for more information.

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, hands-on activities that are sure to ignite a passion for learning, exploration, and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and under/graduate scientists who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From Recess Science, Grossology and Hunger Games to EcoExplorers, Flow Visualization, and Science Journalism—we have something for everyone! For additional information, please visit sciencediscovery.colorado.edu See ad.

Dana V. Music Musical Theatre Camp

Louisville. For ages 9 to adult. Bring It to Broadway: In the Books! runs July 27-August 2 from 12:30 to 6 pm. Broadway star Justin Greer (Annie, Shrek, Batboy) and Shannon O’Bryan (42nd St., White Christmas, Gentleman Prefer Blondes) will lead special classes in dancing, acting, and singing, ending in presentations from those beloved novels that have made it to Broadway. Audition workshop for all students on July 27, from 10 am to 12 pm. Adult master class as well on July 30! Call Dana V. Music at (303) 974-5586 or e-mail info@danavmusic. com or please check out www.danavmusic. com for more information.

Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs

Lafayette. Ages 5-18. Weeklong day camps, M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 2 - July 25. Come join us this summer for 7 weeks of Dawson’s 50+ exciting summer camps in academics, arts, 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. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $250 to $375 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information visit us online at www.dawsonschool. org/summercamps or e-mail mjacobsma@ dawsonschool.org for questions. See ad.

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C a m p Di rec tory Family Weekend Shoshoni Yoga Retreat June 13-15

A retreat for the entire family. Spend an unforgettable weekend at our mountain yoga retreat center just forty minutes west of Boulder. Enjoy spectacular views, delicious vegetarian meals, yoga for kids, crafts, games, and outdoor activities for everyone! Stay in our newly redesigned eco-cabins or bring a tent and stay in our forested camping area (all facilities are nearby). $100 per family plus accommodations.

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Dream Makers Super Summer Fun 21/2

Boulder. For ages to 8. Day Camp. June 2-August 20. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm ($42 per day) or 9 am to 3:15 pm ($67 per day). Enroll for the whole week and save $50. Only $160 per week, or choose any two, three, or four days throughout the summer. It is not necessary to sign up for a full week, or for the entire summer. Work us in around YOUR vacations! Enriching curriculum of summertime fun, including art, water play, sports sampler, fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, organic cooking creations, kid’s chemistry, unusual pets, & other enjoyable educational activities. Weekly themes. Call for a brochure. Knowing that your child is enjoying every moment of summer camp in our invigorating, safe setting is a wonderful feeling for all! Drop-ins are welcome on a space-available basis. Location: 1345 28th St., 80302. (On the grounds of the Millennium Hotel) Contact Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101 or gedenbed@comcast.net for more information.

Denver Firefighters Museum

Denver. Ages 5-7, 8-12. Day camp. Junior Firefighters Summer Camp, M-F. 1:30-3:30 pm (7/7 camp), 12:30-3:30 pm (7/14) 7/77/11, 7/14-7/18, $55 for 7/7-7/11 camp, $65 for 7/14-7/18 camp A weeklong day camp for kids to learn all about safety and firefighting. Includes visits from animal helpers and firefighting professionals! 7/7 camp for 5-7 year old kids, 7/14 camp for 8-12 year old kids Mailing: 1326 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80204. Call Sarah Crocker at (303) 825-0608 or e-mail her at sarah@ denverfirefightersmuseum.org or check out www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org for more information.

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Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp

Eldorado Springs. For ages 5-15. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm, M-F. $280 per week with 50% discount for up to 2 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 free-spirited 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 www.eldoradoyoga. org or call (303) 249-1671 to register or for more information. See ad.

Amazing Spring Break and Summer Dance Camps and Classes

Boulder/Broomfield. Ages 2 and up. Looking for dance fun during the long, hot summer? Come indoors and make great memories, new friends, and dance your heart out! No dance experience required. Weeklong and one-day camps, audition workshops and regular four-week dance sampler classes are available for all levels. NEW Intensives include “So You Think You Can Dance,” prepointe and pointe push. Dance sampler classes will include instruction for a different style of dance each week. Camp themes include Jungle, Rock-Star, Bust-aMove, Teen Dance Day, SuperStar Pom, and Fairy Princess! NEW Princess Extravaganza Camps offer exploring a new princess each week, too! Call today to reserve your spot! Call (303) 466-8626 or please e-mail info@ elitedanceacademy.net and check out www. elitedanceacademy.net for more information. Come celebrate summer with us at Elite!

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C a m p Di rec tory Experiential Learning Wilderness Journeys

Boulder. For ages 11-15. Residential Camp. M-F. We combine the best of science, community building, wilderness skills, & adventure. Paleo Field Science, June 8-13 or Whitewater & Wolves, July 6-11. Two decades of successful experience developing and running the Wilderness Camp program at CU Science Discovery and years of combined teaching, ropes course facilitation, and science outreach brings a depth of rich experience and a FUN dedicated staff. One of the original programs offering amazing experiential science trips for mostly Boulder/ Denver youth to Mission:Wolf, Sand Dunes, Utah the Pacific Northwest, and more. Excellent safety record. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Sleeping bag, tent, and personal gear. We provide all kitchen gear, food and group gear. Licensed through CDHS. Insured through WOGA ELA. Contact Deb Kulcsar at (303) 6659381 or e-mail deb@experientiallearningassociates.org or check out experientiallearningassociates.org for more information. See ad.

Sew Fun at Fabricate

Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Weeklong camps. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm and day camps from 2 pm to 5 pm. Our summer sewing camps provide an opportunity for students to enhance their skills in a fun and positive environment. We will explore design as well as construction and cover safety, fabric and pattern terminology, and sewing machine mechanics, with the goal of having students become more confident, independent sewers. $350 includes a $75 materials fee for weeklong camps (10% sibling discount), $55 for day camps. Location: 2023 17th Street, 80302. Please e-mail us at contact@ fabricateboulder.com, call (303) 997-8245 or please go to www.fabricateboulder.com for more information.

Family HEART Camp Summer Camp for All Ages!

Regional. Residential and commuter camp for all ages. July 19-26 in Boulder, Colorado. Family HEART Camp is a unique community experience for parents and

children who want more Harmony, Ease, Authenticity, Respect, and Trust in their families and in the world. This weeklong immersion in the principles and practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) helps participants develop relationship skills for the entire human family. Please e-mail us at host.colorado@familyheartcamp.org or check out familyheartcamp.org for more information and pricing.

Eagle Prairie Summer Camp Seasonal Magic for the Creative Child

Land-Based, Waldorf-Inspired Embodied Arts Program

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Flatirons Strings Academy

Boulder. Ages 5 to 105. Day Camp. July 7-12. A Midsummer Day’s Dream String Camp. M-F with 2 pm Saturday student concert and 7 pm Friday faculty concert. Budding program for beginners 10 am to 12 pm. Violin, viola, cello, & string quartet. Featuring renowned, award-winning teachers, including 2014 Colorado Fiddle Grand Champion, Katie Glassman, and Jae Young Lee from Boston’s premiere string orchestra, A Far Cry. We offer composition, music appreciation, theory, sight-reading, master classes, chamber and orchestral training, jazz, fiddle, and more. String quartet seminar for advanced quartet training. Please refer to our website at www.FSAmusic.org for details and online registration. Contact us by e-mail at info@fsamusic.org or call us at (303) 908-6784 for more information.

Friends’ School Summer Programs 2014

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Weeklong, morning & afternoon sessions. June 9th through July 31st. Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Backyard Camp, Cooking Lab, Creative Writing & Song Writing, Comedy Theater, Circus Stunts, Camping Skills, Digital Photography, Kids’ Technology & Robotics, and many more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete details and register at www. FriendsSchoolBoulder.org or call (303) 499-1999 x223, or e-mail SummerCamp@ friendsschoolboulder.org for more information. See ad.

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For Children 5-8 Years On a Beautiful 4-Acre Farm in Niwot

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Girl Scouts of Colorado

Regional. Ages 6 and up. Day and overnight camps. Registration started January 22! All girls welcome, not just Girl Scouts. New offering at Tomahawk Ranch overnight camp will be homesteading camps (farming, gardening, and ranching). Three fun Boulder county day camp offerings, with activities including archery, outdoor skills, and literacy. Call (303) 778-8774 or please check out www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org for more information.

Girls’ Wilderness Program The Women’s Wilderness Institute

Colorado and Wyoming. Overnight and day camps. Fun, creative, girl-positive wilderness courses specifically created for girls, ages 8-18. Have a blast backpacking, rock climbing, learning outdoor and leadership skills in 5- to 14-day overnight and daycamp sessions. Express yourself creatively while building confidence and courage physically, emotionally, and as a leader. Tuition $495-$1,795; includes food, gear, clothing. Generous scholarships available. June-August. AEE accredited. Please call us at (303) 938-9191 or please e-mail us at moreinfo@womenswilderness.org or check out www.womenswilderness.org for dates and details.

Happy Trails Outdoor Adventure and Young Scientist Camp

Lafayette. Ages 8 and up. Weekly Camps. 9 am to 4 pm. M-F. An exciting adventure for your young scientist who likes to be outdoors! Full-day camp filled with realistic science labs and applicable learning in a fun and challenging environment. Primarily an outdoor camp, with both in- and outdoor lab sessions, including Rocketry, Aerodynamics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Wetland Conservation, Botany, Bee Husbandry, and the use of the scientific method. Working, educational, and exciting experience, rooted in rough and tumble, and real-life activities. Campers learn about survival, fishing, homesteading, construction, crafts, art, horses, animal husbandry, and more! Progressive camps build on skills, knowledge, and evolve into a Montessori-style curriculum. Materials and supplies included in tuition. Curriculum available upon request. Early and extended care available for no extra costs. Please call for details. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Early registration discounts available until May 1st. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or e-mail admin@happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter. com

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C a m p Di rec tory Happy Trails Riding Center Summer Horse Camp

Lafayette. Instruction for all levels of riders. Weekly Camps. 9 am to 4 pm. M-F. We offer a fully comprehensive horse riding, beginner jumping, horse care, and farm curriculum for all levels and styles of riders of all interests and resources, in a fun and well-structured learning environment at our premier facility. Progressive camps build on current skill set and development of riders’ specific abilities. Indoor arena, outdoor arenas, inside break and lunchroom area with ALL the amenities. See website or call for pricing on specific camp programs, required equipment, and availability. Please call to register. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or please e-mail admin@ happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.com

Summer Camp

Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 years old who love animals! Longmont Humane Society’s camp runs for weeklong sessions May 27 to August 8 from 9 am to 5 pm with early drop-off starting at 8:30 am and pick up as late as 5:30 pm. Enjoy a PAWS-itive summer break, performing a pet-related job every day, learning proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, 9- to 12-year-olds view a feline neuter surgery in our clinic, talk with our veterinarian & vet-techs, and perform CSI techniques to solve a fictional pet theft. $270 per child/per week. Check our website for application forms at www.longmonthumane. org or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 286.

Boulder. Ages 4-10, 11-17. Day camp. 9 am to 4 pm. Two sessions. June 30 and July 1st for ages 4-10; July 2nd and 3rd for ages 11-17. $100 per 2-day session. Learn about wild food, survival skills, herbal crafts, games, and songs. Please bring a sack lunch daily. Location: Sunflower School at 3340 Dartmouth Ave., 80305. Call Brigitte Mars at (720) 633-0790 or e-mail brigitte@indra. com or check out www.brigittemars.com for more information.

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Kiddie-Kopia PreSchool Summer Camp

Lafayette. Ages 2-6. Day camp. M-TH. 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. For the month of June. $150 per week. Licensed. Summer fun for your preschooler. Woodworking, summer science, ant mazes, and gardening! Sign up now! Space is limited! Equipment needed: Bring a daily disposable lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Call Kim Flippen at (720) 436-9367 or kiddiekopia@yahoo.com for more information.

Longmont. Ages 5-14. Day camps. JuneJuly, M-F. Discover history, art, music, and archeology in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Meet a mountain man or become an archeologist. Camps held outdoors in historic buildings or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. For requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.longmontmuseum.org for more information. See ad.

Boulder County. Ages 6-12. Running June 2 to August 15, BVSD Lifelong Learning offers morning and afternoon camps, M-F. Full-day care is available. Outdoor living, Cooking, Visual Arts, Summer Academy, Science, Dance/Drama, Chess, Languages, Writing, LEGOS™, Horse Play, and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations, and times. Registration is available online at www.bvsd.org/LLL or by calling (720) 561-5968.

Summer Clay Camp

Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer Clay Camps. Mornings from 10 am to 12 pm and afternoons from 1 to 3 pm. Oneweek sessions, $130 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in fullservice studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of. Call John or Cathy at (303) 926-0996 or email us at mudslingerspottery@gmail.com. Check us out at www.mudslingerspottery. com for more information.

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Music Together® with Jane Smolens

Mountain Kids Summer Day Camp

Kids Lifelong Learning Boulder Valley School District

Herb Camp for Kids with Brigitte and Sunflower Mars

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center

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 e-mail anna@mountain-kids.com or visit www.mountain-kids.com/louisville for more information. See ad.

Boulder. For ages 0-5. Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. presents Music Together® mixed-age classes. M-Sat. Morning and evening classes. Two six-week summer sessions through June, July, August. Colorado Parent “Family Favorite 201013”. Research-based, music and movement program for children birth through age 5 and their caregivers. Have fun planting the seeds for musical growth through singing, movement, instrument play. Classes are mixed ages, and siblings are welcome. Summer Special: One sibling of any age attends for free with any registered sibling in a mixed-age class (excludes Saturday class). Location: Boulder Piano Gallery at 3111 Walnut Street. Contact Jane Smolens, M.Ed at (303) 413-1120 or please e-mail jsmolens@mountainsongmusic.com or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com for specific dates, days, and time. See ad.

Brain Training Summer Camp 2014

Living Arts School

Boulder. Ages 7-12. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. M-F. Children in our program learn traditional living skills and crafts, build friendships in a noncompetitive, loving community, and gain a new understanding of what lies within. We make things with our hands! Call Elizabeth Uhrich at (720) 3834406 or e-mail info@livingartsschool.com or check out www.livingartsschool.com for more information.

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Mountain Peak School Summer Camp

Longmont. For ages 5-12. Over age 12 may be admitted with staff approval. Day camp. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F. (June 2-August 8). 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. Field trips (including swimming), academics (daily reading/math and more), craft projects, games, etc. Full or part time. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, 80501. Contact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or e-mail mountainpeak@ comcast.net or please check online at www. mountainpeakschool.com for more information.

Boulder/Denver. For ages 6-24. Day camp. M-F. 1-2 hours per day (between 9 am and 8 pm). Please call for pricing. All licensed professionals. Intensive neurofeedback training specially designed to optimize attentional performance. Areas of expertise are ADD/ADHD/Aspergers/Anxiety/MTBI/ Performance. For children & teens who want to begin the fall school year on track. Equipment needed: Full evaluation including qEEG and IVA test required prior to BLOCK I or BLOCK II start date. Location: 2501 Walnut Street, Ste. 205, 80302. Call Kerri Honaker at (303) 417-1797 or KHonaker@neuroAgility.com or check out www.neuroAgility.com for more information. See ad.

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C a m p Di rec tory Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

Boulder. For ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon (1 to 4 pm on selected weeks) M-F. USFA coaches beginning fencing. 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! $170/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts). Mailing address: 1949 33rd Street, 80301. Call Gary Copeland at (303) 443-6557 for registration or check out www.ncfencers.org for more information.

Rodgers & Hammerstein Broadway Review Off Broadway School of Fine Arts

Boulder. Ages 12-18. Day camp. July 21-August 1. M-F. 10 am to 3 pm with options for pre- and aftercare based on demand. Broadway review featuring music from Sound of Music, King and I, Cinderella, and Oklahoma. Develop audition materials for Golden Age singing, learn the most beloved of music theater repertoire, receive intensive coaching in voice, theater, and dance. Culminates in a semi-staged production at the end of camp with songs and monologues featuring each participant in solo, small group, and large ensemble songs. Placement auditions will be held the first day of camp. Sibling discounts available. Location: 1237 Pine Street (Pine Street Church), 80302. Call us at (720) 244-8760, e-mail info@offbroadwayfinearts.org or please visit us at www.offbroadwayfinearts. org for more information.

Center for the Arts). Call (303) 442-0006, email info@parlando.org or check out www. parlando.org for more information. See ad.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

Lafayette. Theater experience for ages 5 and up, M-F, afternoon rehearsals June 16-July 24. Own costume required. A large cast of children will perform Seussical, the Musical at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Auditions May 17 and 24, 1 to 4 pm. Everyone gets a part. Performances July 24-27. $75 membership fee. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops

Lafayette. Weeklong workshop for ages 7-16, M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Full-day workshops enable students to study musical theatre while learning to sing, dance, and act. June 2-6: Sound of Music; June 9-13: High School Musical, and July 28-August 1: Annie. ($225) Advanced 2-week workshop: August 4-15: Godspell ($375) (public performances Aug. 15, 16). Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or online at www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration.

Progresh Action Sports Summer Camp

Thornton. Ages 6 and up. Day camp. M-F. 8 am to 5 pm. Skateboard Camp: June 2nd6th; Snowboard Camp: June 9th-13th; Ski Camp: June 16th-20th; Tumble/Parkour: June 16th-20th; Bike/Scooter Camp: June 23rd-27th; 6 Years and Under Camp: July 1st-3rd; Skateboard Camp: July 7th11th; Digital Media Camp: July 7th-11th; Snowboard Camp: July 14th-18th; Tumble/ Parkour: July 14th-18th; Ski Camp: July 21st-25th; Bike/Scooter: July 28th-August 1st; Skateboard Camp: August 3rd-7th; and 16 Years and Up Camp: August 11th-15th. Location: 9499 Washington Street, Suite 50, 80229. Call Mike at (720) 441-2112 or e-mail mike@progresh.com or check out www.progresh.com for more information.

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 perform a live, recorded gig at a local venue. Fees: $395 per week (teen) OR $250 per week (child). Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026. Equipment provided: guitars, basses, cords, drumsticks, amps, or bring your own. Visit www.doghousemusic. com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Camp play!

Parlando School for the Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. Parlando School for the 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. New for 2014: Camps that include supplemental/complementary musicoriented films in the Dairy’s Boedecker Theater! Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy

Boulder. Ages 3-9. Day camps. Camp play! has something for everyone! Each day a fun theme, with crafts, games, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, and even special guests! Monday is movement day, Tuesday is art, Wednesday is music, Thursday is language and science, and Friday is outdoors. Sign up for the week or pick individual days full of fun! Location: 2525 Arapahoe Avenue, 80302. Call our staff at (303) 443-8675 or please e-mail playmanager@grtoys.com or check out www.playatgrandrabbits.com for more information. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp

fun and fishing. Tons of activities. Only four campers per guide for better instruction. Fly fishing, casting, knots, fly tying, bug collection, awards, FUN! All fly fishing equipment provided. Each session is limited to 16 campers. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Ave. Call Brian Harris or Randy Hicks at (303) 447-2400 or randy@rockymtanglers.com or check out rockymtanglers.com for more information.

Rocky Mountain Day Camp

Superior and Boulder. Coed ages 4-14. Day camp. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fully licensed by the State of Colorado. We divide our campers by age and gender. Our program includes: sports, swimming, arts and crafts, music, drama, archery, rocketry, games, tennis, golf, color war, special events, rock wall, and more! We are Boulder County’s best summer day camp for boys and girls! $325 to $345 per week. Locations: 3351 Indiana St., Superior and 2205 Norwood Ave., Boulder. Call Tyler Fravel at (720) 369-8042 or e-mail tyler@rockymtndaycamp.com or check out www.rockymtndaycamp.com for information and to register your campers.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for Oliver, Into the Woods Jr., Little Mermaid Jr., and more. One-, two-, three- and fourweek camps, starting June 2. 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 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please go online to www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

Boulder. Ages 7+, 10+ and 5-7. All-day camp. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Session 1: T, W, TH—July 8-10; July 15-17; July 22-24. Session 2: M-TH—July 28-31, Aug 4-7. Midge Camp for Youngsters (ages 5-7): Aug 11, 12. A fly-fishing camp with an emphasis on

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Science Adventure Program

Boulder. For ages K - 8th grades. Day and overnight camps. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. $10/ hour. Experienced instructor holds MA in ecology and conservation. All camps, from survival skills to farm camp, include time for exploration in nature and group bonding through games, yoga, and interacting with animals on the farm. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Sense of adventure! Location: 841 Gapter Rd., 80303. Call Christina de Martino at (303) 229-0944 or e-mail sap.christina@gmail.com or for full descriptions of summer camps, see the 2014 Summer Camps tab on our website at www. scienceadventureprogram.com for more information.

Private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, violin and all school band and orchestra instruments. Daylong camps include complementary music films in the Dairy’s Boedecker Theater. All Classes Take Place in

the Dairy Center

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303.442.0006 Info@Parlando.Org Parlando.Org

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-8. Join us for The Wizard of Oz, Jungle Book, Cinderella, and MUCH MORE. Three-week camps, starting June 2. 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, (near 55th/ Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please go online to www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

Summer Camps!

Rocky Ridge Music Camp

Estes Park. Ages 10 and up. Residential camp. Junior Student Seminars. $1800, includes room and board. Two sessions June 10 to 22 and July 29 to August 10. Junior Student Seminars are for young musicians who want to advance their musical skills in an intense, creative, and nurturing environment. Young Artist Seminar (ages 15-24) and Adult Piano. Early Music and Chamber Music Seminars also available. Contact Karen Dusek at (970) 586-4031 or RRMC@ RockyRidge.org or visit www.rockyridge. org for more information.

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Niwot. For ages 3-12 years. June through August. A 38-acre school site offering partday/full-day activities only 5 minutes from Boulder! M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Each day unfolds in a rhythmic way, alternating group activities with opportunities for free play. Children will enjoy homelike classrooms and exploring our 38-acre campus during their daily walk to interact with the farmer and gather food for morning snacks, stories, songs and circle games, outdoor play with sand and water, crafts such as felting and finger painting. Call (303) 652-0130 or check out www.shepherdvalley.org

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, e-mail: slewis.consulting@gmail.com, check out www.SS4k.com, Facebook.com/ sLewisCounselor

Summer Camp and Summer SproutHouse Program

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Boulder. For ages 7-17. After school, weekend, and summer camp programs. Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures, summer, from 8 am to 3:30 pm, M-TH. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, Junior Camps, Advanced Jr. Camps, Team Programs and more. SMBA is celebrating its 21st year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Jessie Vogt/Jenell Archer at (303) 447-8014 or jessie@lertprograms.com or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information. See ad.

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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 2014 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 e-mail Carol@ stiritupcooking.com or please check out www.stiritupcooking.com for more information.

Longmont. Different programs range from Ages 3-5, 5-10, 11-14. (June 9 - Aug. 1) These camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Each morning we break into groups based on age. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, horse rides, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play, such as climbing hay bales, zip line, tree houses, tire swings, and so much more! Camp counselor staff will range from late-teens with an interest in child education, paired with experienced women/teachers in the community. Visit our website to see a more detailed curriculum for the camp for older kids. Sign up for multiple-sessions and get a discount— no two weeks of camp are ever the same. Location: 11150 Prospect Rd. 80501. To view our schedule and register online, go to www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call (303) 774-8001.

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Junior Rider, Ages 7-11 Advanced Junior Rider, Ages 9-12 All-Girls Camps and Team Ages 7-17 SMBA Team 7-17

Creating Champions in Sports and in Life Weekly & Overnight Mountain Bike Camps • June – August Team & After-School Programs • March – October SMBA 303.447.8014 www.ridesmba.org

Sunflower Kids Art Studio

Boulder. For ages 5-15. Day Camps. M-F. Small group classes. New interesting themes every week: Impressionists, Portraits, African Art, Drawing and Sketching, Famous Folk Tales, Painting Landscapes, and much more. At the end of each camp all students will create a complete and beautiful artwork that they will want to keep forever. To register, please go online and fill out the short form. Location: 5345 Arapahoe Ave #6, 80302. You can also give us a call at (720) 939-7545 or please e-mail us at lika@artsunflower.com or visit our website at www.artsunflower.com for more information, exact dates and camp rates.

Sunshine Pottery Studio

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. Call Debbie Ellman at (303) 4942012, or e-mail us at sunflowerpreschool@ yahoo.com or please do check out www. sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information.

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-to-1 instructor ratio. Learn to not only fly-fish but respect the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Fly tying, entomology, photography, reading/wading water. Overnight in RMNP. ALL equipment provided. Call Thomas Schneider at (303) 532-9111, or kingfisher@sunriseanglers. com. Please visit us at www.sunriseanglers. com for more information.

Boulder. Ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-16 girls. Day camp. Open 10 am to 3 pm. Early morning drop-offs for small fee. 5-8-year-olds: Younger age children’s programs are being created with involved mothers and work trade. Please contact us if you are interested. 9-12-year-olds: Hand-building and wheel-throwing instruction. Outdoor play, circling up in the tepee, bonding with the horses. 13- to 16-year-olds/girls only: Handbuilding and wheel-throwing instruction. Self-assertiveness and confidence-building exercises, sit spots on the land, bonding time with other girls. “If you need peace of mind from the city vibe and your kids thrive in the outdoors, this is the place to be!” Maximum campers 15. Only 12 minutes from downtown Boulder. Well worth the drive. Call Mira (303) 517-5436 or e-mail mirahatland@gmail.com or visit www. SunshinePotteryStudio.com for more information. See ad.

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C a m p Di rec tory Have your child ride into the Best Summer of their life! The Spot Bouldering Gym

The Patchwork School Summer Camps

Louisville. Ages 1-16. Once again, The Patchwork School will be offering various weeks of summer camp fun! Join us for outdoor exploration, gardening, water, mud, and more. Location: 1428 Main Street, 80027. Call (720) 271-6729, e-mail info@ thepatchworkschool.com, or check out our website at www.thepatchworkschool.com for more information.

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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 please e-mail coaching@thespotgym.com or do check out www.thespotgym.com/campsbck for more information.

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 e-mail us at info@thornenature.org

Treehouse Learning

Lafayette/Louisville area. Day camp. Ages 3-6. Treehouse Learning Summer Camp 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or 7 am to 6 pm. Fun, physical summer nature program for children preschool through 1st grade. Sign up for one or multiple sessions. We offer flexible scheduling. Location: 175 N 96th Street, 80027. Call (303) 666-1950 or please e-mail director@treehouselearning.com or see our website at www.treehouselearning.com for more details. See ad.

• Drill Team Horse Camp (ages 9-15) Horse Camp (ages 6-10) • Fantasy KIDs Horse Programs in the County! • Best Summer Youth Programs • Lessons, & Birthday Parties

Triple Creek Ranch

Longmont Serving Boulder County for 23 years!

Learn more at triplecreek-ranch.com • 303.444.4291

Triple Creek Ranch Beginner and Advanced Drill Team Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 9-17. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Western and English riding. Dancing with Horses while riding them! July 7-11: Beginner Drill Camp (walk/trot some riding exp.) June 23-27: Advanced Drill Camp (walk/trot/canter exp. needed). Drill team is a choreographed ride to music, and riders are challenged to ride in sync, performing basic maneuvers as a group while on horseback. This will sharpen rider’s control of the horses speed and movement while working as a team. Campers confidence will soar. Riders love this camp as they ride everyday all day! Friday performance for family. Cost: $500 deposit $200. Camp T-shirts. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Maximum 12 children per camp. Contact: TCR at (303) 444-4291 or check out triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and slide shows from last year! See ad.

Triple Creek Ranch “Most Amazing Fantasy Horse Camp Ever”

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 5 1/2-10. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Camp I: June 9-13. Camp II: July 14-18. Every year we book this camp quickly! Little girls dream of magical horses. Learn about fantasy horses, their magic, enchantments, & powers! Create new identities transforming into enchanted riders on fantasy horses. Theatrical performance for families with the horses, wearing their designed costume! Daily riding with expert handlers, horsemanship skills, costume design, acting, building confidence, and having fun. Cost: $500/nonrefundable deposit of $200. All materials for costumes provided plus camp T-shirt. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Maximum 12 children per camp. No riding experience needed. Contact: TCR at (303) 444-4291 or e-mail triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and more information/slide show. See ad.

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C a m p Di rec tory Triple Creek Ranch Youth 2-Day Summer Camps with Horses

Longmont. Ages 6-12. Day camp. 9 am to 2 pm. June 16/17, July 21/22 and 28/29, August 4/5 and 7/8. There is a lot to learn about horses other than just riding to become well-rounded in equine education. Offering half-day workshops that expand on your child’s knowledge of horses with hands-on experiences. Riding daily. Build confidence, learn control/safety concerns, teamwork, leadership, responsibility! Fun camp! $125 per day or $200 for two days. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Contact: TCR at (303) 444-4291 or please check out triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and more information. See ad.

Wildflower School of Voice

Twin Peaks Youth Sports

Longmont. Ages 5-12. Day camp. TPYS Flag Football & Basketball Clinics. M-Wed. Multiple sessions from 8 am to 12 pm. $50$75. Players will learn and improve the basic fundamentals to be successful players. T-Shirt provided. Equipment needed: Players will need sneakers for basketball and cleats for flag football. Location: 10 Mountain View Ave., 80501. Call Jason Johnson at (720) 635-5726 or please e-mail twinpeaksyouthsports@gmail.com or check out www.twinpeaksyouthsports.org for more information.

YOUNG ARTISTS AT WORK A Summer Art Experience for Youth Ages 5-12

Boulder. Ages 10-17. Day camps. 10 am to 12 pm. Songwriting/Recording: August 4-8, Create and record a song! Wildflower Show Choir: June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, with a concert on July 31, Learn & perform current songs! Fun, safe, and creative environment! Call Monica Augustine at (720) 9379647 or monica@wildflowerschoolofvoice. com or www.wildflowerschoolofvoice.com for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Fun in the Sun Day Camp

YMCA Camp Santa Maria Overnight Camp

Near Bailey, Colo. Ages 6-16. One- and 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 www. ymcabv.org or call (303) 443-4474 ext. 4450 for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Adventure Camp

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For chil-

Be insipired by BMoCA’s exhibitions and make art with hands-on instruction from visiting artists! Choose from inventive classes exploring sculpture, print-making, painting, ceramics, and more. Folk Arts from Around the World July 7-11 | Ages 5-8 Create art inspired by other cultures with Gretchen Skypeck, Shambala Center & The Spanish Institute as your tour guides. Monster Mud July 14-18 | Ages 9-12 Learn how to create, glaze, and fire terrifying monsters made of clay at the Boulder Potters Guild! Materials fee: $20 Cost & Registration $160 per workshop for members $190 per workshop for non-members For more information, including a full schedule, visit BMOCA.org or call 303.443.2122. 1750 13th Street | Boulder, CO 80302 | 303.443.2122 | BMOCA.org

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dren entering 4th–6th grades. Campers will progress from basic to advanced skills in rock climbing, white water paddleboarding, mountain biking, and outdoor stewardship. Our progressive curricula inspires campers to challenge themselves, develop positive relationships, and build leadership skills all while learning the importance of public lands and healthy, active lifestyles. Contact Adventure Camp at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4614 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information See ad.

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For children entering kindergarten–6th grades. YMCA’s Fun in the Sun programs focus on outdoor summer fun and games. Children develop new skills and make friends while enjoying group activities, themed projects, a variety of games and crafts, swimming, outdoor adventure, and exciting field trips. Camp is held in various BVSD elementary schools. Contact Fun in the Sun programs at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4614 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. Campers will be broken up into groups based on age and ability and will participate in a variety of skills clinics and games in a specific sport each week. Participants will learn the Y Way to Play—fun, sportsmanship, opportunity, progressive competition, and community— through healthy competition and mini scrim-

BOULDER County Kids

C a m p Di rec tory SUMMER AT THE Y WE’RE EXPERTS AT MAKING THE BEST OF SUMMER BREAK

For decades, YMCA of Boulder Valley has been making the sunkissed days of summer more fun for local kids. With a bounty of day camps, sports, ice, aquatics programs and YMCA Camp Santa Maria, there is no limit to the adventure, amusement and activities to be had at the Y. We teach, inspire and nurture character through athletics, exploration and enrichment. So join us this summer as we soak up fun like it was sunshine. It’s gonna be legendary. REGISTER TODAY AT YMCABV.ORG

YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY Serving Boulder Valley for 140 Years

Arapahoe Center 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette • 303-664-5455 Mapleton Center 2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder • 303-442-2778

mages. Skateboarding camp and Y Riders cycling camp also available. Contact YMCA Sports Camps at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4614 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

Young Artists at Work

YMCA Longmont

YMCA of Boulder Valley Teen Camps

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For teens entering 6th–9th grades. The Y offers two teen camps: Outdoor Living Skills Camp and The Ultimate Week Camp. Outdoor Living Skills helps campers enjoy the Colorado outdoors. They’ll learn fire making, outdoor cooking, shelter building, weather safety, orienteering, and basic equipment needs. During the Ultimate Week Camp, we’ll head to Elitch Gardens, Water World, Boondocks, YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, and a local pool. Contact Teen Camps at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4614 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

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Longmont. Day camp. Ages 6-12. M-F. 7 am to 6 pm, Y Camp is only $135 per week this summer! Three weekly camps to pick from. STEM camp, Fine Arts or Action Kids. Swimming and field trips, too! Preregistration required for all camps. Equipment needed: SUNSCREEN, backpack, water bottle, swim suit, and towel. Location: 950 Lashley Street. Call (720) 652-4731 or please e-mail us at kkelley@ longmontymca.org or visit our website at www.longmontymca.org/en/summer-camps for more information.

Boulder. For ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-18. Half-day and full-day art-making workshops offered June 2 to August 15. M-F. 9 am-4 pm, Lunch Bunch, from 12 to 1 pm. Immersive art-making camps, featuring small, 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, jewelry, and digital art & design. Each week culminates in an exhibition for families in the museum. Cost: $140, $120 for Members, $25 for Lunch Bunch. Receive a 5% discount when you enroll more than one child from the same family in camp together. Contact the museum at (303) 443-2122 or info@bmoca.org. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www. bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and more information. See ad.

Adventures in Art & Digital Photography

Boulder County. Day camp. Ages 8-12. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. June 2-6, June 23-27, or August 4-8. $310. For the budding artist, this camp centers on the appreciation of multimedia art and photography. Camps will feature various areas of art and utilize Photoshop. Location: 2222 14th Street. Call Kate Pennella at (303) 4430419 or e-mail kate@ywcaboulder.org or visit www.ywcaboulder.org/programs/youthempowerment for more information.

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Acorn School for Early Childhood Development—Boulder 2845 Wilderness Place (303) 938-8233 Contact - Kathy Azevedo 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 a diverse population from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our small group sizes, low ratios, and our primary caregiving philosophy make us a high-quality early care and education program. Two meals & snacks served daily. NAEYC accredited. Now enrolling all ages. www.facebook.com/theacornschool W: www.theacornschool.org E: kathy@theacornschool.org

Active Boulder Kids Preschool & After-School Care—Boulder 5001 Pennsylvania Ave. (303) 499-9854 Contact - Kristen Argow 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: ka@activeboulderkids.com

Autana Bilingual Montessori Preschool—Boulder 4732 Greylock St. (720) 935-9740 Contact - Raquel or Patricia Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Autana Preschool is a bilingual Montessori home-based preschool and kindergarten. We offer a warm and loving home atmosphere, Montessori learning areas and quality materials, joy of learning, Spanish (bilingual staff), nature-oriented activities, peace education curriculum, a strong sense of community, and a vegetable garden. W: www.autanaschool.com E: info@autanaschool.com

The BellaVita School—Longmont 641 Terry St. (303) 772-3228 Contact - Ms. Rachael Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round/SummerCamp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm BellaVita is a small Reggio Emilia inspired preschool program where children are treated with love and respect. Organic meals and snacks. Low student-teacher ratios. Music, dance, Spanish, and science classes. W: www.thebellavitaschool.com E: thebellavitaschool@comcast.net

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Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7505 Contact - Emily Armiak Ages: 2 yrs 9 mos - 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 3. Summer Camps June and July. W: blueskykindergarten.com

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Court N. (303) 527-4931 x248 Contact- Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/Camp Program Days: M-F Preschool Hours: 8 am to 1 pm or 3 pm Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS and ACIS. Small class size, one-on-one attention and a welcoming and caring environment distinguishes the preschool program at BCD. Inviting classrooms and creative outdoor spaces encourage active participation in a mix of activities and materials designed to enhance children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. The academically based curriculum is a mix of teacher-directed/childinitiated activity. Summer camp available in June and July. W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

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BOULDER County Kids CHILD CARE/preschool Directory education. Five-acre campus, with creative outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and a teaching garden for ages 2 1/2 -7. W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: principal@broomfieldacademy.com Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette 135 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

Boulder Journey School—Boulder 1919 Yarmouth Ave (303) 443-8909 Contact - Christi Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years Licensed Year-round Hours: M-F/MWF/TuTh. 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Experience based learning for 21st century skills. W: www.boulderjourneyschool.com E: christi.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com

Boulder Montessori School—Boulder 3300 Redstone Rd (303) 494-5814 Contact - Amy Condon Ages: 18 mo/6yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. We are Licensed by the State and accredited by NAEYC and AMS. Boulder Montessori is celebrating 40 years of excellence in early childhood education. We have two national accreditations, an excellent dedicated staff, and a beautiful location. W: bouldermontessori.org E: amy@bouldermontessori.org

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield 7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat Garner 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. 1/2-day & full-day options. 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

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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 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Drop-in, temporary child care center. Children are scheduled one day at a time, and fees are based on a sliding scale. Call at 2 pm to reserve child care for the following day. You may reserve ahead for Saturdays. 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 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. Full-time option is available. Bringing books to life through the Storybook Journey since 1970. Our preschoolers explore and experience themes from children’s literature in a fully integrated way through dramatic play, art projects, cooking, science experiments, planting, block building, tactile play, music, and movement. Children discover the joys of becoming authors when their dictated stories are read to the class. Director Elaine McCarthy BCAEYC’s “Educator of the Year 2010” has been with the school since 1992. W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org E: info@childrenshousepreschool.org

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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 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.

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ECCO Preschool —Boulder 2575 Glenwood Drive (303) 443-1654 Contact - David Suppan Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-Th. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. ECCO Preschool is a new school in north Boulder with a focus on social-emotional growth that invites attention from all the child’s senses as if listening to the deep sonorous echo of a bell. We offer quality materials in support of handwork, crafts, woodworking, and gardening among many other creative explorations. A summer session will be offered July 28th to August 8th. W. www.eccopreschool.com E: dsuppan@me.com

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle Friedman Ages: 3-5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times. 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

First Presbyterian Preschool—Boulder 1820 15th Street (303) 402-6386 Contact - Amy Hanson, Dir. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs Licensed September - May Program Days: M-F for our unique 5’s class (those who are too young for kindergarten, but ready for more) M-Th for 3s and 4s. Enrichment opportunities for Friday Hours: 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Now enrolling for fall 2014. Please contact if you are interested in registering for fall 2014. Fully licensed by Colorado Department of Social Services. A play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum offered in a safe, nurturing environment in the context of a Christian preschool. W: www.boulderpreschool.org E: preschool@fpcboulder.org

Gateway Montessori School—Longmont 1500 9th Avenue (303) 772-3864 Contact - Reyn Hedger Ages: 2.5 to 6 State Licensed & Eco-Healthy designation September - May Program Days: M-F . Hours: 8 am-12:30 pm possible for Preschool & 8 am-1:45 possible for Kindergarten 4 or 5 half-day programs. M-Th or M-F. Offering an authentic Montessori preschool & kindergarten program. Also offering a parent-child program for infants and toddlers. We Nurture the Love of Learning! W: www.gatewaymontessorischool.net E: office@gatewaymontessorischool.net

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.net

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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 of celebrating childhood. E: barbara_don_mcgregor@msn.com

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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 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 full-member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Music is offered 2 days a week and Spanish is offered 2 days a week. Schedule a tour today! W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: montessori.academy@mac.com

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Ann Kasunich Ages: 12 months to 6th grade Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 6th grade and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 12 months-3 years and 3-5 years. Hours: Full day: 8:15 am to 3 pm, half day: 8:15 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: admissions@mountainshadows.org

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Early Childhood Music—Boulder 1237 Pine Street (720) 244-8760 Contact - Cathy Compton Ages: 6 weeks - 3 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: Do Re Mi and You: Early Childhood Music 10:15-11 am on Wednesdays $15 drop ins/ $120 punch card/10 classes. An innovative blend of singing, dancing, creative movement, instrument exploration, and personal expression in a beautiful, state-of-the-art 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. W: offbroadwayfinearts.org E: info@offbroadwayfinearts.org

Patience Montessori School—Boulder 3600 Hazelwood Court (303) 449-5214 Contact - Patience Schutrumpf Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm Patience Montessori is a private multicultural Montessori school for children from the ages of six weeks though six years; we accept children who are not potty trained. Patience Montessori offers a child care program as a service to working parents; we are open yearround. Our teachers are Montessori-accredited and group-leader qualified. W: patiencemontessori.com E: patience@patiencemontessori.com

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&EVDBUJOH $IJMESFO t $VMUJWBUJOH $PN 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 Waldorf School is only 5 minutes from Boulder and offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that integrates the arts and rigorous academics for children from preschool/kindergarten through eighth grade. It encourages the development of each child’s sense of truth, beauty, and goodness. The aim of the education is to inspire in each student a lifelong love of learning and to enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. Call for a personal school tour. W: www.shepherdvalley.org E: enrollment@shepherdvalley.org

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StarSong LifeWays Child Care & Preschool—Boulder N. Boulder (303) 442-0998/(720) 203-9694 Contact - Julie Zacharias Ages: 1-5 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F: 8:30 am -12:30 pm or 8:30 am -3:30 pm. (2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day options). Waldorf-inspired, relationship-based care in a home environment, where “life” is the curriculum. LifeWays focuses on nurturing, social, and creative arts, letting childhood unfold through imaginative play, storytelling, gardening, and plenty of time outside. Organic lunch provided. W: www.starsong-lifeways.com E: julie@starsong-lifeways.com

Sunflower Farm Sprout House/Sprout House Extension Program—Longmont 11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - Colette Ages: 3 to 5 yrs/5 to 7 yrs Program Days and Hours: M-F. Choose 1 class per week or several. Mornings: 9 am to 1 pm. Afternoons: 1:30 to 4 pm. Outdoor, early-childhood, and nature program. It’s simple—kid’s just need to play. This program is as much outdoor time as we can possibly pack in. Even on cold days, we bundle up and walk the farm, feed animals, build snowmen, collect eggs, climb the giant tree house, catch toads, or follow bugs. Activities include participating in daily farm routines, feeding and caring for animals, gardening and harvesting. Inside activities include a recycled creative art building, where children choose from painting, woodworking, sculpting, fabric art, and sensory materials. By popular demand, we have now added a SproutHouse extension program for children, ages 5 to 7. Children will have the opportunity to explore more in-depth, handson interest in farm lifestyle. This drop-off program is a great supplement or alternative to traditional preschool or kindergarten. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.com E: sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie Ellman Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules 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: sunflowerpreschool@yahoo.com

TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy (303) 776-7417 Contact - Cindy Wickham Ages: birth to 6 Qualistar accreditation Year-round Hours: M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Half- and full-day options available. High-quality child care and early education that prepares children for 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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o Alexander Dawson School—Lafayette 10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact - Admissions Office Ages: K - 12th grade Licensed & Accredited September - June/Camp Program Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8 am to 3:25 pm, plus AfterSchool Academy. A well-rounded, Renaissance approach. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1, daily enrichment (art, music, computers, library, foreign language, sports), stimulating academics, superb teachers. W: www.dawsonschool.org E: admissions@dawonschool.org

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Pat Baker 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

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. 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 in June and July. W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

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Schools Broomfield Academy—Broomfield 7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat Garner, 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

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle Friedman 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 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm Hillside School provides individualized, research-based instruction for students with learning differences such as dyslexia. In classrooms of four, students make significant and measurable academic gains in a caring and supportive environment. W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: info@hillsidelearning.org

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Private 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: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Mountain Peak is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Recognizing that each child is unique, teachers are entitled 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 for K-6th grades, 10-12 for preschool). Before/after-school care, daily PE, art, music, foreign language. 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 to 6th grade Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 6th grade and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 12 months-3 years and 3-5 years. Hours: Full day: 8:15 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:15 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: admissions@mountainshadows.org

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Schools The Patchwork School—Louisville 1428 Main St. (720) 271-6729 Contact - Michele Beach Ages: K-12, Preschool and Toddlers August - May & Summer Camps Program Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 3 pm. Before and aftercare, from 8 to 9 am and 3 to 4 pm. The Patchwork School is an innovative nonprofit organization promoting children’s rights and meaningful educational options for all, at the heart of which is a community-based democratic school for children ages one and up, located in Louisville, Colorado. By respecting children as people with ideas, interests, and opinions, and by utilizing our community’s resources, we have created an experiential learning environment that fosters critical thinking and problem solving, develops communication and leadership abilities, nurture’s self-confidence and self-direction, promotes compassion and sustainability, and most of all preserves a passion for learning. Through the school, our parent education, teacher training, and community building, we advocate for freedom, responsibility, and compassion in community. W: www.thepatchworkschool.com E: info@thepatchworkschool.com

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Birthday Party Directory Boulder

with plenty of play! in mind! Parents can relax; enjoy the guests and the wide-eyed wonder of the birthday crowd! Contact: Betty Quigley 303-443-8675 www.playatgrandrabbits.com

Clementine 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 - 10 1237 Pine Street. New location! Parties designed with your child in mind. Art parties with high-quality materials and lots of fun for all for 11/2 hours. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 30 children. Optional extras of cakes, invitations, and gluten-free treats. Bright and spacious facility. Hours: Saturday morning and afternoon slots available. Contact: Staff 303-443-2520 lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org

Elite Dance Academy

Anne Brousseau Yoga PArties Boulder

Ages: 3-18 Location: Call for arrangments. Offering Yoga Ed., Yoga Calm, and Tools for Teachers. I offer fun, energetic, and grounding yoga to kids of all ages. Available for private and group sessions. I hour sessions your children and friends will love. Contact: Anne Brousseau, NASM CPT, Cornell Plant Based Nutritionist. 817-939-3643 annehealthfitness@gmail.com www.annehealthfitness.com

Ages: All 3005 Sterling Circle-Boulder 8820 W. 116th Circle-Broomfield Are you looking for something different for your child’s next Birthday Bash? Come to Elite where the kids can dance, create a craft, and jump into a themed world—Princess, Jungle, RockStar, 80s, Ballet, Hip-Hop, and many more. We host parties for ages 2 and up. We can take care of anything and everything! Call to book your party today! Contact: Brittney Smith 303-466-8626 info@elitedanceacademy.net www.EliteDanceAcademy.net

Broomfield

Challenge Island 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

Countywide Adventure Quest or Sword Games Birthdays

Birthday Parties play! at Grandrabbit’s

Boulder

Ages: 1-9 2525 Arapahoe Ave H-7 The birthday child and guests will have an incredible experience being creative, experimenting, and engaging in activities designed

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lenging games. Offering summer quests and birthday parties since 1995. Serving Boulder, Denver, and Surrounding Realms. For more information, please visit us online or call. 303-786-9216 RenaissanceAdventures.com

Boulder/Denver

Ages: 6 - 16 Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! Choose from swasher team games, Treasure Quest, or Adventure Quest. We come in costume, bring foam swasher swords, and lead the participants on an amazing adventure filled with riddles, dueling, interesting characters, and chal-

Ages: 5 - 12 Why just throw a party when you can throw a Challenge Island party! Choose from a whole slew of celebratory challenges (like our Ice Cream Stream Extravaganza and our Angry Birds Challenge at Catapult Cay) to create your own unique tribal birthday celebration! We supply all the Island party gear and giveaways (and even the cake if you like) and your guests supply the creativity. All challenges are based on the STEM Principles (Science,Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics). Your birthday boy or girl and all of their friends will have a wild time trying to Outthink, Out-play, and Out-PARTY on Challenge Island! Please visit our website for more details. Days: Seven days a week. Contact: Megan Johnson 303-776-0969 challengeislandco@gmail.com www.challenge-island.com/ colorado-longmont

Fun in a Bubble Ages: 4 and up Wiggle and giggle with your kids! Fun for family members of all ages! Have a party where your family can learn the art of bubblology. Your child will experience and learn how to make “unbreakable” bubbles, make wands out of household items, stand in a bubble, make a smiley face and exotic shape bubbles, and many more activities. Children have had so much fun they ask, “Do we have to go eat cake?” Nancy will travel to your party site in Boulder County and surrounding areas. Call for fees. Contact: Nancy Winkler 303-709-4767 nancy@funinabubble.com www.funinabubble.com

BOULDER County Kids

Birthday Party Directory Lafayette Longmont 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, swimming, or gymnastics! Price includes party room/skatepark shelter, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods, and one of 12 special party “themes.” Contact: Heide Barrowman 303-665-0469 heideb@cityoflafayette.com www.cityoflafayette.com/parties

Dog House Music 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

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, Dandy, 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! Fast moving, 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 guest! Check out our slide show on the Web page. Contact: Lynn McChesney 303-444-4291 lynntriplecreek@gmail.com www.triplecreek-ranch.com

Louisville

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

Mudslingers Birthday Parties 920 Main Street Ages: 5 and up Mudslinger’s Pottery is happy to provide a fun and unique birthday party experience. Each party attendee will learn to glaze a professionally hand-crafted piece of pottery. Learn more about how the pieces were made with a demonstration/mini lesson on the potter’s wheel for an additional cost of $25. Call today to set up your party! Fees: $18 per child. Hours: By appointment. Contact: John Hansen 303-926-0996 mudslingerspotteryinc@gmail.com www.mudslingerspottery.com

Nederland Birthday Party at The Carousel

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

Ages: all 20 Lakeview Drive Rent the entire carousel or our upstairs party room. Party givers are welcome to bring their own treats; many local restaurants are able to provide food and drink. Fees: Party Room $40 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel (available when we are not open) $125 per hour, which includes unlimited rides during your event. Call for more details. Days and Hours: we are always open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; please call for additional days and hours. Contact: Carousel Director 303-258-3457

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After-School Programs Arts & Science

Dance Boulder/Broomfield

Boulder Valley School District Boulder Valley

Clementine Art Classes Boulder

Ages: Children to adults 1237 Pine Street. NEW LOCATION! Clementine Studio™ is a full-time, art enrichment program with hands-on, multimedia programs that encourage independent exploration of age-appropriate art materials in a nurturing and inspiring environment. Weekly classes, workshops, camps, parties, and more. Drop-in classes available and now offering BVSD in-service day camps—full- and half-day options. For a complete listing, please visit our website. Hours: Call for times and days. C: Lisa Holub lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org P: 303-443-2520

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 sciencediscovery.colorado.edu P: 303-735-2230

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-S C: Lifelong Learning lifelong.learning@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968

Boulder Ballet School Boulder

Ages: 3-Adult The official school of Boulder Ballet, under the direction of Ana Claire. Rigorous training in an atmosphere of playful professionalism. Recipient of the Florence Ruston Award for Overall Excellence, Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding Teacher Award, and Best of Boulder Award. Program Days: M-F, Sat. Hours: 9 am-7 pm+ For information on classes please visit boulderballet.org or call registrar. C: Nan Streicker P: 303-443-0028

Sunflower Kids Art Studio Boulder

Ages: 3.5-15 5345 Arapahoe Avenue #6 Our children are taught in small, cozy groups, which allows each child to explore at their own pace and receive individual attention from the instructor. Sunflower Kids teaches children everything they need to know to create paintings that both kids and parents will be proud of. Hours: Classes held every day. Please see our schedule and online gallery for more information. C: Lika Gitis lika@artsunflower.com www.artsunflower.com P: 720-939-7545

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Ages: All Join our dance family, where EVERYONE is a star! Dance with our expertly trained staff. Watch your dancer grow through our live video observation! All ages and abilities! Class types include jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom, and more. Others include preschool ages, boys only, all-star poms, “GLEE” boot camp, as well as opportunities for competitive and performing teams. Your dancer will receive personalized evaluations and recommendations for continual development. Plenty of offerings to work for tight family schedules. Monthly packages and singleclass pricing available! Check out our state-of-the-art facilities today and schedule your studio tour with a one-on-one meeting. info@elitedanceacademy.net www.elitedanceacademy.net/bck P: 303-466-8626

Empowerment

Success Strategies 4 Kids Boulder

Grades: K-10 Secrets of Friendship. What makes kids like other kids? Students will learn and practice six most important friendship skills, what makes kids avoid other kids, how to NOT lose your friends. Small class size, individual attention, student workbook, parent handout, and snacks. Early registration $165, week of class $185. Days and Hours: Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm. Summers are Tuesdays and Thursdays. C: Sherry Lewis, MS, LPC successstrategies4kids@gmail.com www.ss4k.com Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor LinkedIn.com/in/SherryLewisCounselor Twitter.com/sLewisCounselor P: 303-915-4421

BOULDER County Kids Guitar

Gymnastics Cheerleading

nourish your child’s spiritual growth. Program Days: Sun-Th. Hours: afternoons/eve. C: Sue Salinger school@neveikodesh.org www.NeveiKodesh.org P: 303-443-4567

Language Boulder Guitar Coach Boulder

Ages: 8 and up Guitar Lessons for Kids. Colorado certified elementary teacher. I can help your child to express themselves musically, while getting a solid music education and having Fun! Students will learn songs they are excited to play and make music from the very beginning. Days and Hours: M-Sat. 10 am-7 pm. C: Wayne Daniels info@boulderguitarcoach.com www.BoulderGuitarCoach.com P: 720-323-6424

Boulder Guitar Studio Boulder

Ages: 6 and up Guitar, Bass, Dobro, Lap Steel and Ukulele lessons for all styles and levels. Learn your favorite songs & the fundamentals, techniques, theory, & reading skills behind them. Custom approach determining your interests & focus on having fun while reaching goals. Fees: $30 per 30 minutes, $40 per 45 minutes, $50 per hour. Days and Hours: M-F, 10 am-7 pm. C: Lee Johnson lee@boulderguitar.com www.boulderguitar.com P: 303-442-2379

Mountain Kids Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

Ages: Walking and up 474 S. Taylor Avenue At Mountain Kids there are mountains to climb, rivers to cross, jungles to conquer, and fun to be had. Also, strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence, and new skills are acquired every day. Students discover their amazing movement potential through GYMNASTICS & DANCE classes in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment! We make moving and learning fun! Transportation available from select schools. Programs & times vary. Please call or visit our website for more information. C: Anna Narvaes anna@mountain-kids.com www.mountain-kids.com/louisville P: 303-665-8287

Ages: 6-13 years 1925 Glenwood We provide Nevei Yeladim (Oasis for Children), a Jewish Renewal school with innovative programs in Hebrew, Jewish culture, and Torah study, designed to inspire, delight, and

Ages: 4 and up Formerly known as Harmonious Music. Piano and accordion instruction in Russian or English, with a European flair. For children and adults. Master’s degree in piano, accordion, and musical performance. Fun and loving instruction in your home or ours, using traditional methods of reading and playing, coupled with the Russian school of piano/ accordion playing techniques. Lessons focus on music as an art form and how it has the ability to portray its different feelings, moods, and emotional experiences associated with everyday life. Multiple concerts held yearly. Hours: M-Sat. 10 am - 9 pm C: Nina www.intlschoolofmusic.com P: 303-502-8224

Bilingual Tots Boulder County/Denver

Ages: 0-10 Bilingual Tots, a language school for children 0-10, total immersion language courses in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese, with native teachers in several locations. Small classes! Hours: Mornings and late afternoon sessions. C: Steven Roszell www.BilingualTots.com P: 303-351-1721

Music

Jewish Studies

Congretaion Nevei Kodesh Boulder

International School Of Music Boulder/Westminster

Music Together® of Boulder Ages: Birth-5 Small intimate parent/child programs. FREE demo classes offered throughout the year. Call for times and fees. Two Boulder locations—downtown and north. C: Jane Simms Roche www.musictogetherboulder.com P: 303-530-0434

Music Together® Central Boulder

Boulder Suzuki Strings Boulder

Ages: 4-18 Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more. Call for fees and times. Program Days: M-F C: Staff info@bouldersuzukistrings.org bouldersuzukistrings.org P: 303-499-2807

Ages: Mixed ages, birth - 5 years and their caregivers. Award-winning, research -based early childhood music & movement program celebrating 25 years of family musicmaking. Families have fun planting the seeds for musical growth through singing, movement, and instrument play. Siblings welcome. Free demo by appointment. Weekly 45minute classes. Hours: Weekday mornings, Saturday morning, and evening times. Register online. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

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Sandy Burrell Music Studio Niwot

Cont’d

Parlando School for the Arts Boulder

Music Together® Big Kids Boulder

Ages: 5-7 Our curriculum includes solfège (ear training), solos and ensembles, folk dances, harmony singing, vocal development, and drumming. Limited to 6 children, and each child will have their own keyboard. Safe, fun environment, conducting and improvisation, story songs, and game songs. Beginning piano component where we will apply some of what we are learning specifically to the piano. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Boulder

Ages: All 1237 Pine Street The Off Broadway School of Fine Arts (SoFA) provides excellence in private music instruction, encouraging students of all ages and abilities to find unique expressions of self through the unifying power of music. Experienced and professional instructors teach lessons in voice, piano, guitar, Suzuki guitar, violin, viola, cello, and a variety of other disciplines. Fees: Trial lessons $20; Ongoing/prorated registration. Hours: Arranged with individual instructors C: Staff info@offbroadwayfinearts.org offbroadwayfinearts.org P: 720-244-8760

Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School for the Arts offers private instruction, group classes, and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 700 students each week. More than half of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. C: Staff info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006

Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts Lafayette

Ages: All 200 E. Baseline Road Lessons, classes, and ensembles. Full member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, RMCMA is committed to providing highquality musical experiences for people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and financial circumstances. We value excellence in arts education and access for all members of the community. Hours: M-F, 9 am - 9 pm C: Nancy Brace brace@comusic.org www.COmusic.org P: 303-665-0599

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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/class. Pay by session. Call for current class times. C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

Piano

Group Piano/ Keyboard Class

Mungo Music Jazz Piano/Guitar Boulder County

Ages: 5 and up and adults. In-home piano and guitar lessons in Boulder County for over 15 years. Traditional classical piano, as well as jazz theory and improvisation. Blues, rock, whatever! Young, enthusiastic and upbeat, passionate teacher. Piano tuning, too! Call Chase today! Hours: Call to schedule. C: Chase Norris Norris.Chase@gmail.com www.mungomusic.net P: 303-257-7777

Boulder

Ages: 6 and up Children learn musical notation, theory, composition/improvisation music in a fun, supportive, creative environment. Weekly one-hour classes. Small groups of 6 children or fewer. Keyboards provided during lesson time. Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

Rose Garden Music North Boulder

Ages: 4 to 84 Deep LOVE of teaching music in a joy-filled, humorous way that leads to success & musicality for each student. Individualized, customized program that focuses on intrinsic motivation. Performance opportunities, emotionally safe, nonjudgmental, supportive, and happy environment. Extensive background in piano performance, composition, pedagogy, psychology, & childhood development has proven invaluable with children of all ages as well as adult students! NPR endorsement. Hours: By appointment C: Jessica Dinsdale rosegardenmusic@aol.com P: 303-442-2690

BOULDER County Kids Swimming

Theater Tutoring

of intensive instruction. Hours: M-F, 9 am-6 pm C: Deborah Kratovil learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net www.learningpathwayscolorado.com P: 303-499-1941

Mathnasium MATH ONLY Learning Center

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: 7 am-7 pm, M-F C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229

Colorado Shakespeare Festival School of Theatre Boulder

Ages: 8-18. The CSF School of Theatre offers classes, workshops, and private coaching sessions for kids and teens year-round. Winter/Spring Classes include Directing, Costume Design, and Movement. One-day workshops (ranging from Gore Makeup to Stage Combat) are held every month in Boulder, and culminate in a short performance for friends and family. Space is limited! Call for schedule. C: Amanda Giguere csfedout@colorado.edu www.coloradoshakes.org/ education/csf-school-theatre P: 303-492-1973

Dreamcatcher Direct Instruction Centers Boulder

Ages: 5 to Adult 5440 Conestoga Court (at 55th and Arapahoe)

We promise at least one grade level increase in 30 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 math and writing, foreign languages, and homework help. Flexible payment plans. Refund policy. Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pm C: Staff admin.dreamcatcher@gmail.com www.dreamcatcherlearning.com P: 303-444-8422

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

Swim School of Boulder Boulder

Ages: 6 months and up 3015 Bluff Street 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 88-degree pool. Programs Days: M-Th, 9 am to 6 pm. C: Callie Holcomb callie@swimschoolboulder.com www.swimschoolboulder.com P: 303-440-7946 (SWIM)

Is your child experiencing any or all of the following: • Behind in reading or math Rocky Mountain • Weak organizational skills Theatre for Kids • Difficulty paying attention in school Learning • Illegible writing or writing not at ability Boulder Pathways Ages: 5-16 • ADD/ADHD Boulder 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135 Open the door to a permanent path of learning Ages: 7 and upthat goes (near Arapahoe & 55th) beyond tutoring or medication. We utilize the latest 1790 30th Street, #235 Boulder’s premiere youth brain research in our individualized, one-on-one program. Is your child struggling with theatre offersSee Boulder’s best why thousands have succeeded--your child can too! reading, diagnosed with dystheatrical training in musical lexia, behind in math, theatre, acting, voice, dance, LEARNING experiencing PATHWAYS PATHWAYS difficulty putimprovisation, & more. ting thoughts into words? After-school programs, BOULDER OFFICE - 303 303-499499-1941 We help where traditional Actors Academy Program, www.learningpathwayscolorado.com tutoring can’t. Our multiand summer camps. sensory methods get quick C: Stuart Motola results that last a lifetime. info@theaterforkids.net An average student will www.theaterforkids.net achieve a 2-grade-level www. ActorsAcademyCO.com increase in just a few weeks P: 303-245-8150

Lafayette

Grades: 1-College Calculus 2770 Arapahoe Rd. Ste 114 We make math make sense! Mathnasium’s affordable, proven, customized programs work with kids to build a solid MATH foundation that makes sense to 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. 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

P roj e c t YOU Project Youth Boulder

Ages: Elementary School A nonprofit for increased student achievement. After-school literacy and math intervention program for fall and spring semesters. Intense intervention for a duration is the only way to increase achievement. Only four openings available. Must be behind in literacy or math. Hours: M-Th. After school until 5:15 pm. C: Kris Walton, director and CEO. krismiss6@gmail.com www.kris-list.com P: 303-717-7280

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Summer Calendar of Events with their parents. Call (303) 6518374 for more information.

ART/MUSEUMS

May 3, June 7, July 5—Denver Denver Art Museum Free First Saturdays for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy the museum’s art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free! A Collection Highlights tours in Spanish is offered at 2 pm. Modern Masters requires a special exhibition ticket. Sponsored by Target. Made possible by the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Call Rose Beetem at (720) 913-0130 or e-mail info@denverartmuseum.org for more information or check out www.denverartmuseum.org May 11, June 8, July 13—Denver Denver Art Museum Totspot Sunday for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Bring your under 5-year-olds with the whole family, and join us every second Sunday of the month for in-gallery performances by Buntport Theater at 10:30 or 11:30 am. Check in at the Family Activity Cart. Afterwards, check out all of the other activities available to families in the museum. Call Jody Gorochow at (720) 913-0048 or please e-mail us at info@denverartmuseum.org for more information or check out www.denverartmuseum.org May 18, June 15, July 20—Denver Denver Art Museum CelebrARTE for all ages, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Bring toda la familia to celebrate your creativity and cultura. May 18: Celebrate the abundance of nature at De colores. June 15: Immerse yourself in warm sun, balmy breezes and outdoor fiestas at Tropical. July 20: Explore the frontier and the vaquero lifestyle at Fronteras. Call Madalena Salazar at (720) 913-0130 or e-mail info@ denverartmuseum.org for more information or check out www. denverartmuseum.org 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

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. Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING

May 5, 25—Boulder George Reynolds/Meadows Library Silent Film Screening for all ages, at 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline. Back by popular demand! Join Rodney Sauer of the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra for a viewing of some classic silent movies with musical accompaniment. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or e-mail lackoffh@boulderlibrary. org for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org May 12—Denver Children’s Museum of Denver Bookworms Early Literacy Fair for ages 0-8, from 9 am to 2 pm, located at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. Activities include photos and fun with a costumed character from a beloved children’s book, literacy crafts, reading resources for parents, and special story times. Activities included with general Museum admission. Call Rachael Fischer at (303) 5610101 or e-mail rachaelf@cmdenver.org or mychildsmuseum.org/ events 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

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for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please e-mail howardm@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/event/ kids-family/storytime for more times and information.

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To May 20—Boulder Shalom Baby-JCC Gymnastics at the JCC for ages 15 months to 3 years, at 9:30 and 10:30 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Climbing, rolling, balancing, and jumping all in a fun and safe environment. This class helps your child channel their energy while increasing their flexibility and coordination. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or e-mail beth@boulderjcc.org for more information or check out www. boulderjcc.org Through May 2014—Boulder Blue Sky Kindergarten The Living Craft School for adults, located at 3046 11th St. We will be travelling through the seasons with craft work using very traditional and productive techniques. We will transform materials from the earth such as wool, felt, wood, silk, cotton, and more, into your personal creations. Interweaving of song and story will accompany our seasonal handwork sessions together. Please call to join! Call Mindy Upton at (303) 443-4965 or e-mail blueskykindergarten@gmail.com for more information. May 4—Lafayette B o b L . B u rg e r R e c r e a t i o n Center Dances with Branches Recreational for ages 7 and over, from 12:30 to 3 pm, located at Waneka Lake Park at 1600 Caria Drive. Climb safely on ropes, reconnect with nature from on high. Trained and experienced facilitators provide all the instruction and equipment necessary. Participants should be reasonably fit and in good health. Long pants and sturdy, closed-heel and toe footwear are required. Gloves recommended. Minor climbers must be accompanied by parent/ guardian throughout the climbing session. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or please e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette.com or check www.cityoflafayette.com/ recreation May 10—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m WOW! Craft Club from 10 am to 12 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Join us the second Saturday

of each month for Craft Club. In May, we’re making a special Mother’s Day craft! Craft Club is geared for children ages 3 and up and is included with Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or please check us out online at www.wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information. May12-17—Boulder Music Together® with Jane Smolens Free Demo Classes for ages 0-5, located at Boulder Piano Gallery at 3111 Walnut. Music Together is a research-based, award-winning music and movement program for infants through 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Free demos are for new/prospective families. Additional times by appointment. Call Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or please e-mail jsmolens@mountainsongmusic. com for more information or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com May 17—Boulder CU Boulder-CU Wizards A Visit With Marie Curie for ages 10-14, from 9:30-10:30 am, located at CU Boulder, Cristol Chem., Rm. 140. Time travel to 1915 Paris to meet scientist Marie Curie, discoverer of radioactivity (the property that some elements give off very high energy rays), and the elements radium and polonium. Political oppression, romance, and scientific brilliance take you on a journey exploring the tenacity of the human spirit and the allure of science. Marie Curie (brought to life by Storysmith® Susan Marie Frontczak) even gives you a chance to ask her questions! Call Jan Ternes at (303) 429-5011 or e-mail djnadmin@jila.colorado. edu for more information or check out www.colorado.edu/physics/ Web May 17, 24—Lafayette Wonders Inc. presents Support for Kids for ages 7-12, from 11 am to 12 pm, located at 775 West Baseline. A group for kids grieving the loss of someone they love. This class gives kids the opportunity to talk about their experiences and simple tools for managing their loss. Free class at the Lafayette Public Library conference room. Call Mimi McDavid at (720) 9887482 or e-mail mimimcdavid@ yahoo.com or please check out wondersinc.org for more information. May 17—Westminster Butterfly Pavilion Bloomapalooza for all ages, from 9 to 5 pm, located at 6252 West 104th Ave. Plants rock! Get your plant groove on and join us for a celebration of

Plant Conservation Day! Lineup includes giveaways, workshops, planting projects, kids‚ activities, and much more for the whole family to enjoy! Last entrance 4:15 pm. Included in daily admission ($0-10). Call Butterfly Pavilion at (303) 469-5441 or e-mail info@ butterflies.org for more information or check out www.butterflies. org/bloomapalooza Ongoing—Boulder The Language of Food presents French After-School, language, arts and crafts class 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 e-mail her at thelanguageoffood@gmail.com for more information. Ongoing—Boulder play!Time at Grandrabbit’s open M-F. for ages 1-9, located at 2525 Arapahoe, Ave H-7. Check website for times. Explore our interactive play!space with your children or sit back and relax while they have a blast. Call (303) 443-8675 or www.playatgrandrabbits.com 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 pm 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.

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

2nd Tuesdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, at 7 pm, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Charlotte at (303) 747-6522 or Amanda at (303) 601-5689 or e-mail charlotte@longmontlll.org or check out longmontlll.org for more information. 3rd Thursdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, at 9:30 am, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Charlotte at (303) 747-6522 or Amanda at (303) 601-5689 or e-mail charlotte@longmontlll.org or check out longmontlll.org for more information. Mondays—Westminster Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Play Days for ages 2-7, at 11 am, located at 14622 Orchard Parkway. Stories, music, art, and adventure...new theme every week. Free! Call (303) 443-0780 or check out grtoys.com for more information.

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.

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.

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 parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455.

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.

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 tod-

1st & 3rd Saturdays—Boulder The Language of Food presents The French Cooking Club, a French cooking and language class for children ages 7 to 12, from 2 to 5 pm, located at Stir-ItUp Cooking School, 1140 South Lashley Lane. Runs September to May. Please call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or e-mail her at thelanguageoffood@gmail.com or

www.thelanguageoffood.com for more information. 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-Thurs—Longmont Sunflower Farm now has an enrichment program for ages 5 to 8, from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a great program for home-school kids or as a supplement to your child’s kindergarten program. We provide a broad overview of everyday farm lifestyle and sustainable living involved in the care and feeding of animals, gardening, farm trades and skills, and, of course, we will always make time for good, old-fashioned, outdoor play. One day per week or more. Call (303) 774-8001 or please e-mail sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com for more information or check out www. sunflowerfarminfo.com Tuesdays—Boulder Boulder Zumba. Zumba dance fitness for Kids for 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 e-mail 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. Friday Evenings—Lafayette City of Lafayette Bob Burger Recreation Center Friday Night Fun Club for ages 7-13, from 7 to 10 pm, located at 111 West Baseline Rd. A structured, supervised program that offers a safe, social, and recreational atmosphere. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or debbiew@ cityoflafayette.com for more information or www.cityoflafayette.com

Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 5345 Arapahoe Ave. Call Lika Gitis at (720) 939-7545 or e-mail lika@artsunflower.com or visit us at www.artsunflower.com Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for children ages 0-12, with drop-in open hours for application, redetermination assistance, and questions 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. Stop by for a CCAP application. Income and activity eligibility required. Information (303) 441-1000 or the bilingual outreach coordinator at (303) 9280821 or please check us out at www.bouldercountychildcare.org Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids. Did you know that more people are now eligible for free or lowcost public health insurance programs? Boulder County Healthy Kids helps families enroll in the Child Health Plan (CHP+) and Family Medicaid. These programs include coverage for kids, parents, and pregnant women. For more information call (303) 441-1589 or check out www.bchealthykids.org 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 (303) 499-2229 or e-mail judy@infantaquatics.com 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 e-mail sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information.

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May 1—Longmont Sunflower Farm Spring Opening day! For all ages, from 9 am to 1 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. Experience true rural lifestyle. This outing includes baby animals, pony rides, huge shade trees with incredible tire swings, sandboxes, sidewalk chalk, bicycles, tractors to explore, hammocks, free-roaming chickens, giant tree houses, and a zipline, among many other agricul-

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tural sights. No reservation necessary. $7. Call (303) 774-8001 or check out www.sunflowerfarminfo. com for more information. May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18—Boulder Spring Plant Sales at Growing G a r d e n s . We e k e n d s s t a r t i n g May 3rd. Please check out www. growinggardens.org for more information. May 3—Longmont TLC Learning Center Celebrate Your Inner Child Auction for all ages, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, located at 1850 Industrial Circle. Come celebrate your inner child and support the children at TLC Learning Center. Silent auction and raffle tables, buffet dinner and cash bar, and “Simon Says” with the real Simon. Tickets are $75/person. All proceeds benefit TLC Learning Center, nurturing success in all children. Call Michelle Henry at (303) 776-7417 or e-mail mhenry@ LearningWithTLC.org for more information or check out www. LearningWithTLC.org May 3-4—Denver Denver Mini Maker Faire, 9 am 5 pm, National Western Complex. A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. May 7—Boulder Wednesday Farmer’s Market opens from 4 to 8 am through October, 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon. May 8—Boulder County Boulder County Head Start will be hosting an Open House at all of our sites on Thursday, May 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 am, and 2:30 to 4 pm, at 2675 Mapleton Avenue and 2845 Wilderness Place in Boulder and 1135 Cimarron Drive in Lafayette. This is an opportunity to meet other parents and staff and hear about our fabulous program. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or please e-mail sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information. May 9, 23—Boulder play! Parent’s Night Out for ages 3-9, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. We know how hard you work, it’s time for a night out! It’s the perfect place to drop off your kids while you head to dinner and get in some much needed relaxation! Your kids will be excited and engaged by the FUN games and activities we offer! Three hours is only $25 and $15 per each additional child! Plus, that price includes dinner! It’s the perfect night out for both you and your children! Every Friday June-Aug! Call Emily at (303) 443-8675 or e-mail playmanager@grtoys.com or please check us out online at www.playatgrandrabbits.com for more information.

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May 16-18—Pueblo Wi l d Wi l d We s t F e s t i v a l , Downtown Pueblo along Union Avenue between East B Street, Enjoy 3 days of family fun, including carnival rides, street vendors, live entertainment, American Bucking Bill Inc. events and much more!

May 17—Boulder Attention Homes 2014 Kaleidoscope Gala for ages 21+, at 5:30 pm, located at 3080 Center Green Drive. Kaleidoscope significantly impacts our ability to provide services for youth in crisis. Wine, beer, and Parisian cuisine, live and silent auctions, dancing, dining, and general merriment akin to visiting Paris in the springtime! Seating is limited to the first 300 guests. Call Laura Teta at (303) 447-1206 or please e-mail lteta@ attentionhomes.org for more information or check us out online at www.attentionhomes.org May 17, 18—Boulder Boulder Opera Operamania! for children ages 4 and up, at 12 and 2 pm, located at Boulder Public Library. A lively performance of opera scenes that introduces children of all ages to the wild world of Opera. Highlights include The Magic Flute, Cinderella, Carmen, Porgy and Bess, and La Boheme. Tickets: $8 to $16. Call Dianela Acosta at (646) 438-0110 or please e-mail us at dianela@boulderoperacompany.com or check out www. boulderoperacompany.com May 18—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Crafts and Trades of Olden Days for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 8348 Highway 66. Come to the farm for this free event and learn how people made the things we now buy in a store. Sweaters, candles, even door hinges were made by hand, using skills not widely practiced today. Join Boulder County staff and volunteer craftsmen and women to celebrate traditional arts and crafts associated with rural life. Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or e-mail jdrew@ bouldercounty.org for more information or check us out online at www.bouldercountyopenspace.org May 24 - Sept. 14—Longmont Longmont Museum exhibition Planes, Trains and Automobiles for all ages, from 9 am to 5 pm. MonSat, and 1 to 5 pm on Sun, located at 400 Quail Road. Children and families will uncover the secrets of model planes, trains, and automobiles. Whether it flies, runs on rails, or zips on roads, the Longmont Museum’s exhibition has it! Visitors will see realistic models, antique models, and collectible models, as well as build and test their own models and layouts at the Museum. Call Erik Mason at (303) 651-8374 or e-mail erik.mason@ ci.longmont.co.us for more infor-

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mation or check us out online at www.longmontmuseum.org May 24-26—Boulder 2 7 t h A n n u a l B o u l d e r C re e k Festival®. Join us on Memorial Day weekend for the best event in Boulder! The Festival is free to the public and features something for everyone: 9 separate event areas with 500 vendors showcase everything from community arts and crafts to health alternatives and technology with music and dance. Carnival rides, food and beverage vendors, and the signature event: a rubber duck race down the creek! May 31-June 1—Denver Denver Chalk Art Festival at Larimer Square. The Denver Chalk Art Festival on Larimer Square is a two-day, street-painting festival. More than 200 artists spend hours that weekend turning the streets of Larimer Square into a museum of chalk art. 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 e-mail jdrew@ bouldercounty.org for more information or please do check out 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 artwork during our open hours. Call (303) 415-3514 for more information. Ongoing—Boulder Boulder County Housing & Human Services is a Certified Connect for Health Colorado Assistance Site and has trained health coverage guides to help residents enroll in health insurance. Call (303) 4411000 or e-mail HealthCoverage@ bouldercounty.org for more information or to make an appointment. Visit our website at www. BoulderCountyHealthCoverage.org for more information and a list of our upcoming events. Ongoing—Boulder Fiske Planetarium presents Public Astronomy Shows for ages K-20. $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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June 5—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m Get Growing! with Ollin Farms at 11:30 am located, at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Join the farmers from Ollin Farms as they tend to WOW!’s summer garden. Kids can get their hands dirty and lend a helping hand planting veggies and learning what plants need to grow. Garden program is included with Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

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June 6-7—Pueblo 14th Annual Boats, Bands & BBQ. A premiere summer event on the Riverwalk. With great food, live music and a festival-type atmosphere, this is one experience your family is sure to enjoy. June 7-8—Denver 43rd Annual Capitol Hill People’s Fair, Civic Center Park, Denver, An art and music festival featuring handcrafted art, live local music, delicious festival food, a wine pavilion, the People’s Fair “Green Space” with sustainability-focused vendors, a Healthy Village, a nonprofit showcase, and a family area with carnival rides and kids crafts. June 10, 24, July 8, 22—Boulder Danceophile Studio FREE Dances for Kids for ages 4+, from 6:157 pm, located at Plaza, Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th. Free program of folk dances from around the world for children of all ages + their parents. All dances are taught. No experience needed. Come join the fun! Call Tom Masterson

at (303) 499-6363 or e-mail tom. masterson@colorado.edu for more information or check us out online at www.danceophile.com June 16-20, 23-27—Boulder Dreamcatcher Direct Instruction Centers Power Up! Executive Functioning for ages 11 thru 17, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, and 3:30 to 5 pm, located at 5440 Conestoga Court. Increase your learning power using proven Executive Functioning Strategies in fun, small groups. Two separate courses for 6th to 8th graders and 9th to 12th graders. Learn lifelong organizational skills, problem solving techniques, and improve communication. Space is limited. Call (303) 444-8422 or e-mail us at admin. dreamcatcher@gmail.com for more information or check us out online at dreamcatcherlearning.com June 21—Boulder CU Boulder-CU Wizards The Physics of Sports! for ages 10-14, from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Located at CU Boulder, Duane Physics, Rm. G1B30. Call Jan Ternes at (303) 429-5201 or e-mail djnadmin@jila. colorado.edu for more information or check out www.colorado.edu/ physics/Web June 21—Boulder Reynolds/Meadows Branch Libraries Science of Ice Cream for ages 5 and up, at 11 am/3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline. Come learn about the science of ice cream with Glacier Homemade Ice Cream and Gelato. We will talk about how ice cream is made and bring along some delicious samples for you to enjoy. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or e-mail lackoffh@boulderlibrary. org for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org June 22—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Barnyard Critter Day for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 8348 Highway 66. Come learn about the roles of chickens, pigs, horses, and other animals on a farm. See demonstrations of sheep herding and horseshoing, visit with chickens and pigs, and ride on a horse-drawn wagon. Please leave pets at home so our working animals will not be disturbed. Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or e-mail jdrew@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www. bouldercountyopenspace.org June 27-29, Aug 1-3—Boulder Actor ’s Academy and Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kid Summer Shows located at 5311 Western Ave. Ste. 135. (Fri 7 pm, Sat 1 pm & 7 pm, Sun 2 pm). OLIVER! in June. Consider yourself part of the RMTK family! Enjoy this stunning musical adaption of Dickens classic story. Into The Woods Jr. in August. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (& his beanstalk), and

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the Witch! The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” in this cockeyed musical fairy tale. Call Barry Freniere at (303) 245-8150 or e-mail info@theaterforkids.net for more information or check out www.theaterforkids.net

June 27—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center The Sizzler Fun Run For Kids for ages 3-14, at 9 am SHARP, located at Peak to Peak Track, 800 Merlin Dr. Groups: 3 years old–30 yard dash, 4-5 years–100 yard dash, 6-7 years–220 yard dash, 8-9 years– 440 yard dash, 10 and up–880 yard dash. Entry fee of $3 residents/$8 nonresidents includes ribbons and refreshments. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or please e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette.com for more information or check us out online at www.cityoflafayette.com/ recreation

CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS July 8-22—Boulder Success Strategies 4 Kids Alternatives to Anger for ages 12-15, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th Street, Suite 306. Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? These workshops teach kids what does and doesn‚t work in getting along with others and managing anger, making it simple to understand. It includes stories, role play, inquiry, and a workbook to enable continued practice. Class sizes are limited. Call Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or e-mail successstrategies4kids@gmail.com or check out successstrategies4kids. com for more information. July 21-25—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Harmony A.C.T. Once Upon A Time for ages 3-7, from 9 am to 12 pm, located at Starkey Building, 309 S. Public Rd. Calling all princesses and knights! Do you love stories that start with “Once upon a time”? Now it’s your turn to be in a fairytale story. We will be making costumes, props, and other Disney fairytale art projects. This class has playtime, story, art, dance, and snack time. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or please e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette.com for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation July 8-22—Boulder Success Strategies 4 Kids Alternatives to Anger for grades 6-9, on Tues/Thurs, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th Street, Suite 306. Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? These

workshops teach kids what does and doesn’t work in getting along with others and managing anger, making it simple to understand. It includes stories, role play, inquiry, and a workbook to enable continued practice. Class sizes are limited. Call Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or e-mail salewis5@mac. com for more information or check out ss4kids.com July 12—Boulder George Reynolds/Meadows Library Canyon Critters Reptile Show for ages 5 and up, at 11 am/3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline. Come meet the rescued reptiles of Canyon Critters and learn about the characteristics and behavior of each critter as you get to touch them. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or e-mail lackoffh@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org

July 19—Westminster Butterfly Pavilion Insectival for all ages, from 9 to 5 pm, located at 6252 West 104th Ave. Come one, come all... it’s the coolest, craziest, crawliest carnival on earth, celebrating Butterfly Pavilion’s 19th birthday! You’ll experience the wondrous world of insects in a festive, fun-filled carnival atmosphere! Last entrance 4:15. Included in daily admission ($010). Call Butterfly Pavilion at (303) 469-5441 or info@butterflies.org for more information or check out www.butterflies.org/insectival

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July 4—Lafayette Lafayette Chamber Celebrate 4th of July for all ages, from 4 to 10 pm, located at 1600 Caria Drive. Free face painting & balloon sculpting. Free Concert by Chris Daniels & the Kings, fireworks, and lots of activities. Also, foods and drinks will be available for purchase. Shuttle service available. We are accepting donations for a spectacular fireworks display, visit www. lafayettecolorado.com for details. Call Pat Vero at (303) 666-9555 or e-mail events@lafayettecolorado. com for more information or check out www.lafayettecolorado.com July 18—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Jump, Wiggle & Spin! for all ages, from 10 to 11 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Get the sillies out this summer! Turning the Wheel and WOW! are partnering together to host a summer series of fun, interactive programs to help kids express themselves through movement. Turning the Wheel program is included with Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum. org for more information. July 19—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open

Space Summer Heritage Evening for all ages, from 5 to 7:30 pm, located at 8999 Flagstaff Mountain Road. Bring your family and a picnic supper and blanket or chairs. Visit with costumed volunteers as they demonstrate late 1800s rural games and chores, such as doing laundry the old-fashioned way, woodworking, meal preparation, and blacksmithing. Visitors can participate in chores and games. Event takes place at the Walker Ranch Homestead. Call Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or e-mail skippen@bouldercounty.org for more information or please check out www.bouldercountyopenspace. org July 21-26—Pueblo National Little Britches Rodeo Finals, Colorado State Fair Grounds. One of the oldest, continuing junior rodeo associations in the nation. The aims and purposes of the organization are directed toward the interests of the westernminded youth of the nation. July 26-27—Boulder F i re f l y H a n d m a d e S u m m e r Market for all ages, from 10 am on Saturday and 11 am on Sunday, both open to 5 pm, located at Twenty Ninth Street. Carefully curated handmade artisan market. 100+ artisans from categories including fun & fine art, children’s & adult clothing & accessories, bath & body, leather goods, home goods & accessories, food, & more. Free kids’ Creation Station, food trucks, free admission & parking, loads of Firefly fun! Check out www.fireflyhandmade.com for more information.

Submitting Events Boulder County Kids Mail

If you have a dated calendar event in August, September, or October please let us know by July 10th! One-listingper-month 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 on our e-mail reminder list, please e-mail calendar@bouldercountykids.com with an E-mail 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 they came in.

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BOULDER County Kids BUILD IT, DRIVE IT, RACE IT, FLY IT!

LONGMONT MUSEUM

MAY 24 - SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

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BOULDER County Kids “Jane is great with kids (and adults!), knows music well, and teaches in a fun and engaging way.” -Lisa, Boulder Parent

t Music Together® Mixed Age Classes Babies - 4 year olds t Two 6 Week Summer Sessions! t Music Together® Big Kids Classes 5-7 year olds t With Beginning Piano Focus Resumes in the Fall t Group Keyboard & Private Piano Lessons 6 year olds & Up t Resumes in the Fall

FREE DEMO CLASSES for New Families! Register online for a demo class or call to schedule an appointment for your demo class.

School is out! Bring one sibling (of any age) for free.

(Music Together Mixed Age Classes Only. Excludes Saturday Class)

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MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER. Come spend time with your kids in our exciting family classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a rich musical environment that encourages your child to explore the joy of music. Join infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them in the fun of moving, singing, and playing instruments. Find out what beautiful music you and your family can make together.

(800) 728-2692 U WWW.MUSICTOGETHER.COM

Sign up for a FREE trial class today! MUSIC TOGETHER OF BOULDER North Boulder and Downtown (303) 530-0434 www.musictogetherboulder.com MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC. Central and South Boulder (303) 413-1120 www.mountainsongmusic.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS Lafayette (303) 665-0599 www.comusic.org

Ask about our class for children ages five through seven.

MUSIC TOGETHER OF THE ROCKIES Louisville and Superior (720) 280-5871 www.musictogetheroftherockies.com