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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, & Surrounding Areas Summer 2017

Contents

22 YEARS

Volume 23 No. 2

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

-PUK 6\[ /V^ H[ )=*< 69. Note: Many of our covers come from monthly student K—12 art displays at the Boulder Valley Credit Union at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue next to the Boulder Dinner Theatre. Check it out!

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS is a division of Martin

House Publications, Inc. Published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 17114, Boulder, CO, 80308. Phone number: (303) 939-8767. Copyright 1995 to 2017 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. Please go to www. bouldercountykids.com for more information.

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

Cover Story—Ella Kraus-McLean...... 5 Taking The Family to India......... 6

Kids’ Planet...................................................... 8

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY.......... 10

GIRL POWER BOOK LIST...................... 11 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY............. 12

SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE................................. 13 PRINCESS POWER MEETS GIRL POWER......... 14

The Art of Assertiveness

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What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 17

The Theory of Relativity

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Importance of Face-to-Face Interactions.... 20

SUMMER DIRECTORY.............................. 22–35

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Birthday Party Directory.......... 44–45 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS..................... 46–49 SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS...... 50–53 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Cool Cover Art - Ella Kraus-McLean

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS From the Publisher: While in India I met a lot of

Cover Story: Ella Kraus-McLean

children in busy, over-crowded cities, primitive villages, alternative schools and temples. We are sharing some of my stories with you this issue. Glad to be home and we wish you a wonderful Summer full of fun and adventure. -- Jennifer Martin with her camel.

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ur cover artist is Ella Kraus-McLean. Her artwork “Blind Contour Portrait” is done with pen and watercolor. Ella is 13 years old and is in the 8th grade at Watershed School in Boulder. Ella moved here about a year ago from the Chicago area. She has two older brothers, Xander and Zach. Ella really likes math and art. Her favorite food is Butterbrezel and top restaurant pick is Zoe Ma Ma in Boulder. Favorite movie pick is The Color Purple and favorite TV show is Faceoff. Ella likes to listen to Jason Mraz. She plays soccer. skis and has a dog named Maddeline and three cats named Anakin, Greykin, and Appleton. When we asked Ella if there any else she wanted to tell us about herself, she said “I feel that our society over emphasizes appearance and labels that other people put on you. That is why I liked making this piece; while looking at myself in the mirror, I had to focus on parts of my face while drawing with a continuous line and not looking at my work. It is an imperfect self-portrait.”

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Taking the Family to India by Jennifer Martin

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ndia is a fascinating country full of color, spices, temples and mosques, with lots of people everywhere. The flight getting there is a long one and best to do a stopover like Paris to ease the jet lag. India is twelve-and-a-half hours later than Mountain Standard Time; yes that half-hour is in there since India wanted to have the same time through out the whole country. Since it is such a long way, I would suggest going for three weeks or more. There is a lot to see in India and you will only be able to see a small portion of the country. I would say that the trip is best for children ages 8 and older if you are touring cities and areas. Changing stations for babies are nonexistent and bathrooms can be quite the experience. Toddlers might be a lot to hold onto with the masses of people, traffic and lack of sidewalks. If you are going to an ashram or staying in one location you might be fine with younger children. We strongly recommend using a guide for your trip if

Our guide Fifu in front of his hotel. The people of India are quite friendly and love to meet travelers. you are touring around cities and areas. You can also book your trip through a travel agency or group tour. Although much English is spoken in the larger cities, there can be a lot of negotiations for car or bus travel or booking trains or flights to see the various sites. Delhi has a subway system but avoid rush hour and utilize the woman’s car which is up front. That can save you a lot of time getting around the city as can take many hours to get out of Delhi by car. Food and safety are issues throughout the country and I was advised by well-trav-

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eled friends to eat a vegetarian diet. To my surprise I didn’t miss meat at all. I did enjoy fresh fish on the Indian Ocean coast. The food is wonderful. Avoid street foods and take antibiotics with you in case you do get sick. I was also advised to take Plum Balls with me. They are little balls the size of pepper corns made from Japanese plums and yams. They keep your system alkaline and will help you stay healthy. You can order them online or buy them at Natural Grocers in Boulder or Longmont. Propolis spray is also good to take in case you get any respiratory issues. Smog is a big problem in India and can make you sick. Imodium, Pepto-Bismol tablets and hand sanitizer are good to take with you too. Depending on where in India you plan on visiting, check with your doctor for any vaccines or prescriptions to fill first. Driving in India is quite the experience and we strongly recommend that you don’t try it on your own. They drive fast, on the other side

of the of the road, through a dense traffic of cars, trucks, motorcycles (with as many as four people on one motorcycle), tuk-tuks, pedestrians and lots and lots of cows. Transportation, lodging and food are all very inexpensive but advance planning is advised. Trains can fill up on first class accommodations. Bring your own toilet paper and soap as they may lack such items on the train. There are overnight trains and they do provide bedding. It is not recommended to eat the food on the train so bring your own snacks, food and water with you. Air travel is available all over the country but allow a lot of time between domestic and international terminals. It took us three hours in Delhi to get from the domestic gate to the international gate and the shuttle system is very confusing. I would recommend hiring a van to meet you and take you directly. Our guide Fifu, met us in Delhi with drivers and escorted us to our bed and breakfast in New Delhi. He arranged security when needed in the larger cities as well as driv-

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The Taj Mahal is an amazing place to visit with a fascinating history. ers for day trips to places like Agra to see the Taj Mahal and various palaces and temples. Fifu is also the owner of Hotel Fifu in Jaiselmer. His hotel was a great place to stay with views of the old forted city and he can arrange camel rides in the desert. He was very helpful in explaining the religious and caste systems of the country. Fifu is a Jain Hindu and they are strict vegans. Not even root vegetables so they don’t kill the plant or kill any of the microorganisms that thrive in the soil. One of those organisms might be your great grandmother so they have great respect for all life. Another good reason for using a guide is to help you buy things. The textiles, jewelry and spices markets are quite exciting and they can help you buy quality and for the right price. The holy cities are quite interesting to visit. Various temples will expose you to many religious practices. Bring an extra pair of socks as they request you take your shoes off. Many shops will

Locals love to practice their English.

ask you to take your shoes off as well, so be prepared. The Brahman temples will try and get as much money from you as possible so remember to negotiate with the holy men and reserve some money in a pocket for your donation before you are asked. Small bills are what you need to work with in the temples, markets, and smaller restaurants. Meals will cost $3 to $4 and some higher end places will take credit cards. Transportation is very inexpensive and tuk-tucs will only cost a few dollars to take you places. You can ask them to work with you for several hours or the day but always negotiate your price in advance. There are ATMs in most areas but the banks may charge you up to 10% which gets expensive. When we were there they had a paper money crisis and large bills were devalued so the ATMs had lines of sometime 100 people to get small bills. The people of India are quite friendly and they will want to have their picture taken with you. They love practicing their English and taking selfies with you and you will be asked a lot. Beggars are rather aggressive at times. Having security with you can help ward off the swarms you might encounter. Best to give your

donations directly to the temples (not to the holy men), Some temples feed up to 3,000 people a day. Beware of pick-pockets in crowded markets and be careful at the ATMs. Take at least two debit cards with you as some ATMs will eat your card and it is the weekend you may have to wait until Monday to get someone to retrieve it for you. You will need a visa which you can order in advance online at indianvisaonline. gov.in. Choose the e-tourist eTV application and you can pay by credit card or Paypal. It may take you several days so give yourself a month before you leave to get your paperwork in hand. Take good walking shoes, a light jacket for cool evenings in the desert, long pants and shorts. Laundry is always

available for a few dollars. October through March is the best time to visit India. The majority of India is tropical and is affected by three main seasons; summer, winter and monsoon. Our last stop was a resort in Goa on the Indian Ocean which was a nice rest. Check your cell phone provider for international plans. Sim cards are inexpensive for a local phone number, but it is nice to be able to text your driver and check in back home when needed. India is a wonderful country and we hope you may be able to visit one day. Feel free to email me at info@ bouldercountykids.com for more information. If you want to contact our guide Fifu for help making arrangements or advice, go to hotelfifu.in to reach him. Happy travels!

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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience Drawing by Kara Priest

ART, MUSIC, AND NATURE

Artwork by James Manning.

by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

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n my last article I wrote about how science is cool. Now I’d like to write about art and music. I will also touch on how these interrelate with nature. I strongly believe that it is extremely important for young kids to have a chance to study and practice both art and music, because this helps develop creativity and imagination in each child. Yet these are the classes that usually get cut if there is a school budget crunch! Kids should be given art materials such as color pencils, crayons, watercolor paints, clay, and blank paper. I stress blank paper because it gives children the freedom to draw any shape or size that comes into their heads. I dislike standard coloring

books because they immediately limit this freedom. It doesn’t matter if the proportions of what children draw or paint are distorted. In fact, I feel that is often the real charm of kids’ art. For example, in a former article on imagination, I included as the graphic a crayon picture of a hummingbird that was given to me by a little girl to whom I had just shown a real hummingbird with a bright red throat. She was able to hold the tiny bird

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in her hand before it flew away. This had so impressed her that she drew a huge bright red hummingbird that dominated the whole picture. It was the way she imagined it. I still have that drawing on my office wall! The picture above was given to me by a little boy right after I showed him a real Red-winged Blackbird that we had caught at our Federal Bird Banding Station at the Thorne Nature Experience headquarters. He even noticed that the red in the wing had a yellow border and he clearly showed that in his drawing. I remember in the 1950s and 1960s when the Boulder Valley School District put on an annual show of children’s art at the University of Colorado Museum. I would always come out of that show smiling and happy because creativity and imagination were everywhere! As far as music is concerned, the more variety to

which children are exposed the better. For very young kids, various percussion instruments are always fun. They love to beat upon them, which develops their sense of rhythm. It’s great if they can experiment with a keyboard, piano, recorder, or small xylophone…anything that produces musical tones. It is also good for children to learn to sing. If you can sing a musical tone to a child and they can reproduce the same note, even if an octave higher, then that shows they already have some musical ability. Nature is full of music and art. I used to teach a course in nature photography at New Vista High School in Boulder. It was surprising to me, even in winter, the amazing variety of images my students were able to capture with their cameras. We would put on a show for the whole school every quarter. I taught them to “move in close” and discover some of the smallest

items, like a tiny flower or a bug. In the spring is a very good time to hear nature’s music. It is a time when the birds are singing the most. Chorus frogs are sounding off and maybe even a coyote is howling. Our Thorne office is at Sombrero Marsh, and I will often tell a group of school children to stand quietly, close their eyes, and notice what they can hear. With your eyes closed, your sense of hearing becomes much sharper. I hope that art, music, and nature become important to you in your life. I feel very lucky to have enjoyed all of these.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute) in Boulder. For 63 years they have helped “connect youth to nature!” For information about their programs for kids, check their website at www.thornenature.org or please email info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Lynne Millot of Grandrabbits Toy Shoppe shares her book picks

Girl Power Books who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart”.

GRUMPY FEET by Lisa Stubbs EAN 978-1481471671 The imaginary friend of a very grumpy little girl is determined to cheer her up in this lovely story that celebrates imagination, friendship, and sharing.

PRISCILLA GORILLA by Barbara Bottner EAN 978-1481458979 “Priscilla is obsessed with gorillas. But when her ape-like behavior gets her sent to the Thinking Corner, Priscilla wonders if she is really channeling her inner gorilla, or just being a troublemaker.”

LITTLE REE by Ree Drummond EAN 978-0062453181 New York Times bestselling author, Food Network star, and The Pioneer Woman herself, Ree Drummond brings us the first book in a brand-new picture book series! In Ree’s own words: “I was all grown up when I moved out to the country. When I first arrived, I felt so out of place! But eventually, I looked around and discovered all the wonderful things about country life.

MAGGIE B by Irene Haas EAN 978-0689500213 A little girl’s wish to sail for a day on a boat named for her” with someone nice for company” comes true.

ROLLER GIRL by Victoria Jamieson EAN 978-0803740167 “A graphic novel adventure about a girl

GIRLS WHO CODE by Reshma Saujani EAN: 978-0425287538 Part how-to, part girl-empowerment, and all fun, from the leader of the movement championed by Sheryl Sandberg, Jack Dorsey, and other giants of tech.

WOMEN IN SCIENCE: 50 FEARLESS PIONEERS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD by Rachel Ignotofsky EAN: 978-1607749769 “Highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world”

THE FRIENDSHIP CODE by Stacia Deutsch EAN: 978-0399542510 Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this series is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code!

Hatke EAN: 978-1596434462 When young Zita discovers a device that opens a portal to another place, and her best friend is abducted, she is compelled to set out on a strange journey from star to star in order to get back home.

LUCIA THE LUCHADORA by Cynthia Leonor Garza EAN: 978-1576878279 A story about courage and cultural legacy, Lucía the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.

Ada Twist by Andrea Beaty EAN: 978-1419721373 Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world.

SHE PERSISTED by Chelsea Clinton EAN: 978-1524741723 Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted.

GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS by Elena Favilli EAN: 978-0997895810 A book packed with 100 bedtime stories about the life of 100 extraordinary women from the past and present, illustrated by 60 female artists from all over the world.

ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER by Andrea Beaty EAN: 978-1419708459 Rosie is a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her greatgreat-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal to fly, Rosie sets to work building a contraption to fulfill her aunt’s dream.

DUMPLIN’ by Julie Murphy EAN: 978-0062327185 “Genuine, romantic, and with a dash of Texan charm, this is a novel [for young adults] that celebrates being who you are while also acknowledging that it’s incredibly difficult to do.” — The Horn Book

PRINCESS IN BLACK by Shannon Hale EAN: 978-0763678883 “Who says princesses don’t wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!”

LIFE IN MOTION: AN UNLIKELY BALLERINA by Misty Copeland EAN: 978-14187479790 An autobiography by the first AfricanAmerican principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history.

MY NAME IS NOT ISABELLA by Jennifer Fosberry EAN: 978-1402243950 From breakfast to bedtime, a young girl imagines being different women who made history, and ends the day empowered to be herself.

ZITA THE SPACEGIRL by Ben

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SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE BOULDER Boulder Creek Festival May 27-29 Three days of festivities featuring vendor booths, family activities, food and entertainment — all on the banks of Boulder Creek. BolderBoulder 10k Road Race May 29 One of the largest and most highly acclaimed 10Ks in the world, with runners, joggers, walkers and spectators of all ages — many in costume — and a bash at the finish line in Folsom Field stadium. Boulder Farmers Market Saturdays, April 1-November 18 Wednesdays, May 3-October 4 Rated the No. 1 farmers’ market in the country by readers of USA Today. Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. Colorado Shakespeare Festival June 11-August 13 Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and in the newly renovated indoor University Theatre. Bands on the Bricks Wednesdays , June 7-August 9, (Rain Date: August 16) Opening at 6 pm. Headline at 7 pm. From oldies to alternative and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County’s premiere outdoor summer concert series on Pearl Street Mall. Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the front range under the stars.

Boulder Ballet’s Ballet in the Park June 17-18 Boulder Ballet’s dancers put on a family-friendly show and little ones are invited on stage for a lesson in Central Park’s bandshell.

rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall River at Nicky’s Resort where they begin their journey. Competition/Race, Fair/Festival from Noon-3 pm. Children’s Activities, Live Music, Free Admission.

Colorado Music Festival June 29-August 3 Various concerts to choose from. Don’t miss the Children’s Concert on July 8th at 10 am at Chautauqua.

Midsummer Festival June 24-25 Celebrate the summer solstice in scenic downtown Estes. Enjoy traditional dances, the raising of the Maypole, hand-crafted Scandinavian art & goods, childrens activities, a vintage Volvo & Saab car show, delicious foods, Vikings and more! Free.

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast Fireworks Display July 4 Fireworks, live music and fun in CU’s Folsom Field stadium. Folsom Field 4th of July Pearl Street Arts Fest July 15-16 Tents line downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street for this juried celebration of visual arts — painting, photography, jewelry and more. Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival July 30-August 11 Experience the joy of dancing in the air, for beginners through advanced aerial dancers. Two weeks of classes, lectures/demonstrations, informal discussions and performances.

ERIE July 3rd Extravaganza Fireworks, music, food, drinks, children’s activities and more, all day Sunday, Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway, prices vary; erieco.gov.

ESTES PARK Duck Race May 6, Thousands of little yellow

LAFAYETTE Fourth of July at Waneka Lake, fireworks, food, beverages, children’s activities, pony rides, live music, starts at 4 p.m. Monday, Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, free/donations accepted; lafayettecolorado. com.

LONGMONT Boulder County Fair July 28-August 6 The oldest fair in the state of Colorado features a carnival, rodeos, 4-H and FFA demonstrations, live music, kids’ activities, and much more. Admission and parking are free! Rhythm on the River July 7- 8 Longmont’s largest event featuring live music, art, and environmental education. Climbing Wall, Kayak Pool, three music stages, glow-inthe-dark 5k race, Conservation Carnival, and more! Free admission, free parking, and free shuttle service. 5-10 pm,

Longmont Fourth of July Fireworks Display, 9:30 pm. Boulder County Fairgrounds, Hover and Boston streets. Free. longmontcolorado.gov. TinkerMill Fourth of July Carnival, live music, demos, auction, petting zoo, yard games, rockets, food, beer and a direct view of the Boulder County Fairgrounds’ fireworks, 4:30 pm. Free with $5 suggested donation, 1840 Delaware Pl. tinkermill.org.

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July 4 Fireworks Concert with food, concessions, henna and face-painting. 7 to 9 pm. Fireworks display around 9:30 pm at Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W. Dillon Road. Free. louisvilleco.gov/visitors/ special-events/july-4th-fireworks.

GOLD HILL 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, followed by a parade at noon, 8:30 am at Gold Hill Elementary School, 890 Main Gold Hill, children $3.75/adults $6.75, fire and law personnel free. lesliefinn@yahoo.com.

NEDERLAND 17th Annual High Peaks Art Festival June 24-25 Contemporary crafts, as well as live music all weekend. Voted one of Colorado’s 10 Best Summer Art Festivals in 2016 by Westword Magazine!

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH EDUCATIONAL

PRINCESS CULTURE MEETS GIRL POWER by Taylor Cannon

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ne of my parents’ favorite anecdotes is the story of their attempted resistance to the “Princess complex” for their daughters; they tried to keep us from vapid aspirations by choosing not to purchase us any Barbie dolls or Disney princess movies. Pure though their intentions may have been, their failure was, of course, inevitable. Not only were these products gifted to us by friends and relatives, but we were privy to heavily gendered messaging nearly everywhere we looked. On television, in movies, in advertisements—those depictions of men as being unemotional, thoughtless, violent animals in contrast to sensitive, passive and weak women were ubiquitous. These days, things haven’t improved much, and most of us are pretty clued in to the highly controversial nature of gender issues as they pertain to parenting. Battle lines can be drawn over the choice of a Barbie doll for a birthday present, and the internet has become riddled with think pieces dedicated to the dissection of the decision to allow your child to have a Cinderella-themed birthday party. Parents are encouraged to loosen their grip on gender-policing every choice their child makes, theoretically leaving kids free to determine their own identity.

But the unfortunate reality is that we live in a gender-binary world, where traditionally masculine characteristics are valued more highly than their feminine counterparts. The challenge is in raising children who are able to resist society’s expectation of acceptable behaviors and lifestyles for men and for women and become well-rounded, open-minded individuals. This is particularly important because many characteristics that are traditionally associated with a certain gender are necessary to hone in pursuit of becoming a balanced adult. Specifically, as I’ve written here before, the ability to successfully weigh rational thought with emotional sensitivity in the decisionmaking process is invaluable to personal development. Men are usually assumed to be more mathematical, less emotional and thereby, in the minds of many, more pragmatic. Women are more often accused of being over-

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ly emotional and lacking in pragmatism. While we tend to do a fairly decent job of teaching girls to express their emotions, boys are too often deprived of such an education. Yet another issue of adherence to this societal gender binary is the resultant “Princess complex.” Should we really be discouraging our kids from liking pink and being girly? It seems likely to me that the issue at the heart of this matter is how we, as a culture, define success. If we want our children to be successful, and we really stop to consider what that truly means, we’ll probably determine that happiness is the ultimate goal. And perhaps rather naively, we often associate happiness with power and money, which we believe are achieved through ambition, hard work and determination. But the mistake here is that happiness is actually found in our relationships with one another, and in our ability to

find work that fulfills us. In finding happiness and moving towards a more peaceful, receptive, civil society, it’s essential to equip the next generation with knowledge of how to cultivate loving, nourishing relationships with others and find joy in everyday life. If we want to encourage our children to gain the skills to build a life they can love, we need to teach them to recognize, process and express emotions and procure self esteem through acts of kindness and understanding. These, incidentally, are skills that we are more likely to stress with girls than with boys. Traits that are perceived as being traditionally feminine are too ubiquitously devalued, and when we strive for gender equality, it’s easy to unconsciously encourage both boys and girls to push sensitivity and kindness aside in pursuit of their goals. Meanwhile, differing expectations for behavior in boys and girls are evidenced in the fact that boys are still more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, leading to a generation of under treated women and over-medicated men. Boys are also far more likely to be convicted of a crime before the age of 18 and sent to a juvenile detention facility. The jury is still out on how much of these trends are attributed to socialization and what is dictated by biol-

ogy, but it’s true regardless that we tend to treat girls and boys differently in accordance with these outdated stereotypes. And both genders suffer from these oversights—boys’ emotions are more likely to be ignored, belittled or pushed aside, and encouraged to be altogether unexpressive. Girls, meanwhile, are expected to be sweet, likable and largely dependent upon emotions for decision-making ability. If we strive to help all kids to cope with their emotions in healthy ways they’ll be more thoroughly prepared to be successful adults. But how can we hope to change those heavily gendered messages that inundate our kids from all directions in this day and age? Well, at least in terms of the industry of children’s toys and media, parents have significant agency. Our dollar is our vote, and

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH EDUCATIONAL we can push the toy market to offer products that encourage kids to be more empathetic and self-reflective and provide positive messages of female empowerment. And changes are already starting to be noticeableDisney recently launched its “Dream Big, Princess” campaign, which focuses on the strength, determination and courage of its princesses. And an increasing number of children’s movies are being produced that focus on female protagonists who are ambitious, enterprising, bold and thoughtful. Moana, Brave and Frozen were all blockbuster hits that offered positive and powerful images of femininity, and the latest live-action version of Beauty and the Beast is yet another example of the strides taken in the children’s movie genre. In the realm of playthings, too, progression is visible.

Thames and Kosmos, a company that produces science kits for kids, teamed up with Mattel in 2016 to produce 2 Barbie STEM Science kits with scientist Barbie dolls. Individually, Mattel has introduced a new Barbie Fashionista Assortment of dolls of all shapes, sizes and colors. And after receiving plenty of push back for their rollout of a thinner, curvier, made-over version of their Merida doll from Brave, Disney promptly took the doll off the market. Power is in the hands of the buyer, and change is possible if we are discerning in our purchases.

vibrant, active community. Taylor has an affection for hiking, Joni Mitchell and poodles, and she can be reached at taylor.cannon1991@ yahoo.com.

See Page 11 for Lynne’s Milot’s list of Girl Power books to read!

Taylor Cannon is a freelance writer who recently completed her M.A. in Mass Communication Research at CU Boulder. She moved to sunny Colorado in 2014 and has fallen in love with Boulder County and its

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH

THE ART OF ASSERTIVENESS

by Tatum Oman Uhrick, LPC RPT

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hen assertiveness is not a person’s natural way, there can be a process in learning how to be assertive. Be kind to yourself and with your child and keep trying. It is worth the end result! Keep in mind, you cannot be assertive for another person; however, you can be a model for them. As you know, your children are always watching! My hope is also to give you some guidance in teaching them the art of assertiveness. Practice, model and teach.

What does it mean to be assertive?

Assertiveness is the ability to express yourself in words and actions that are congruent with how you feel without imposing. • clear communication without abruptness, however firm in words • good eye contact • speak with confidence • be your own advocate Assertive words are thought out. If needed, take a few breathes prior to reengaging in the conversation so to say with conviction and not too far as aggressive.

Why do we seek assertiveness?

It is a breathe of fresh air to stand up for yourself in a way that does not impose on others. Saying things that you want to communicate while feeling clear-headed and grounded without anger. You will fidget less and feel more empowered if you are not angry. Assertiveness also encourages healthy relationships. You will have less resentment because you will say no when you feel it is necessary. You will be showing your child how to stand up to bullies and advocate for themselves. You are saying that what you think matters. Your child will learn that they matter to.

How do we be more assertive?

When becoming more assertive, people that have a tendency towards passiveness then have a tendency to be a little more aggressive than they intended. That’s okay.

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The beautiful thing about communicating is that you can say something like “That came out more harshly than I intended. What I meant to say was...” Make “I” statements keeping the focus on yourself. If you have a passive tendency, you may feel bad for asking what you want/need. That possible awkwardness and reluctance will eventually pass as you find it feels good to stand up for yourself. Say “no” when you truly do not want to do something even it you feel like you “should.” Remember if you have a hard time doing it for yourself, then model for your child. Make eye contact when you speak to people. Try practicing with some smaller things. Example. Your partner asks where you want to go for dinner and instead of saying “anywhere,” name a few places. Or, name the part of town that you would like to be in. Say what you would prefer allowing choices as well if the situation calls for it. Example. You have plans to hike with a friend. The friend suggests a hike you are not comfortable doing. State the issue then make a suggestion. “That is a bit longer than I was hoping for.” “I was thinking closer to a hike like...” Example. Let’s say you are in a car and you are too warm. Instead of sitting uncomforably and possibly

waiting for another person to change your environment, ask if the a/c may be turned up. When you are uncomfortable, change your environment seeing your needs equal to others. It is okay to speak up for yourself when you are uncomfortable. Everytime you assert yourself your child will be learning good habits. When you make a decision and feel grounded and clearheaded, you have made the right decision. When something about a moment or day feels off, that is a time to be assertive. It is never too late to speak up. Not everyone around you will like your change and may try to keep you in your old role. Stick to it and hopefully they will come around. And if they don’t, it is okay too. You are a great parent. but you do not have to do it all. Taking on undo stress will take effect on you and your family. Practice assertiveness even when your children are not around to make it a way of life. Being assertive is the best way to teach assertiveness to your children.

Tatum is a play therapist who utilizes play therapy and animal assisted therapy (with her hedgehog), for children 3-13 years old that are experiencing a hard time emotionally/behaviorally. She also offers parent coaching. She is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and founder of KidLife, a private practice in Boulder and Nederland. For more information or to schedule play therapy sessions please visit www.kidlifecolorado.com or call Tatum at (720) 470-7244.

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Drawing by Fritz Scholder

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

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I am wondering about an appropriate age to talk to my children about death. My sister’s family skirts the issue with their kids and even hid the fact when their pet hamster died. I want to bring my children up without fear about death but I don’t want to traumatize them either. Signed mother of three

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When I was a child, the idea of death was a natural part of life. My pets died, the animals on our farm died and my grandparents died as well. I said a prayer every night, “If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.” It sounds morbid now, but I don’t remember being traumatized. I’m sorry your friends missed the golden opportunity to bury their hamster in the backyard in a shoebox with appropriate ceremony. It’s a great way to introduce children to death. I’ve noticed that if parents are uneasy around death they will often pass that on to their children. A child’s understanding of death will reflect their age and mental development, for example, a four-year-old may say that Grandpa is dead and still expect him to show up for supper. My sister-in-law’s granddaughter knew she no longer had to hide her

shoes from the cat because “Molly’s dead” but then looked for her under the bed. I sang in the children’s choir in our church and we were expected to sing the Requiem Mass for all the funerals. There was no attempt to shield us from the reality of death. We had our own problems around death though. We were of a stoic culture; country people who considered crying or any display of emotion showed a sign of weakness. It took a while for me to get past that belief. I’m always shocked when I meet an adult who’s never been to a funeral, much less attended a “wake”. It’s a parent’s responsibly to teach their children about all aspects of life, about money, about sex and about death. They are all loaded subjects that call upon us to examine our own feelings about these issues. It was easier when everyone lived closer to grandparents and aunts and uncles and went to church every Sunday with neighbors and had backyards in which to bury hamsters. If you don’t have an answer to the question, “Where did Grandpa go when he died?”, it will be hard to explain it to your child.

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Is using profanity a stress reliever? I have a friend who loves to use cuss words and her excuse is that it keeps her sane and makes her more calm. Her whole family cusses a lot but they also seem to laugh a lot. Any thoughts on this? Signed verbally concerned.

sion about expressing her emotions, both positive and negative, in that way. There is something to be said for not repressing one’s emotions and how we do it is a personal choice. Using vulgar language, drinking alcohol, going to a casino to gamble, driving too fast, eating too much, using drugs; are all used as stress reducers by some folks. But that does not keep these activities from causing harm to themselves and their friends and families. Part of being a mentally healthy adult is finding safe ways of combating stress. Going for a walk, going to the gym, reading a good book, baking a cake, going dancing, being on social media, all of these things can reduce stress in a fun and productive way. No one is free from stress but how we choose to manage it says a lot about our ability to manage our lives.

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Our son who is grown up now lives up in Aspen. He has lung issues and Aspen is very high altitude. His health would be much better at a lower altitude. I can’t seem to get him to move and I am worried about him. I can’t understand why he is so resistant to doing something

that would be so much better for his health. Sign concerned parents.

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Your last sentence is the real issue, isn’t it? “Why does he choose to do something that is not good for his health?” I think it may be part of the definition of what it means to be human. We can choose to do something that is not good for us. I think it started when we left the Garden of Eden. We call it original sin. We started early and we’ve kept it up. We do it in our individual lives and we do it as a society. I’m sure your son has his reasons. Perhaps living in Aspen fulfills a lifelong dream and he feels he can push his way through this. He’s young after all and feeling omnipotent and indestructible is a luxury of youth. How many people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) live in Denver when it’s been shown that living at high altitude shortens the life span of the person? I suspect your son is aware of his options and that your pointing them out may have an adverse effect on his decision making, which is yet another foolish luxury of youth.

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It sounds like your friend is just fine with cussing and she’s made her own deci-

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH FINANCIAL

by Steve Carr

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T he T heory of Relat ivity vs t he T heory of Reality Albert Einstein

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

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s early as grade school, students are taught that Albert Einstein’s most significant contribution was his theory of relativity and his mass– energy equivalence formula E = mc2 (which has been d u b b e d “ t h e w o r l d ’s most famous equation”). Regrettably his historic formula has little relevance

outside the classroom in most peoples’ day-to-day life. However, Albert Einstein also was quoted “Compound interest is the most powerful force in the universe.” Compounding interest simply means that interest earned,

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also earns interest at an exponential rate. Knowing this can have a major impact on everyone’s life, if they use it to their advantage. In other words, we must learn to live within our means so that we can save money regularly. This is the theory of reality according to Steve Carr. The key is to start saving early and allow compounding interest to work its magic for you over a longer period of time. The Rule of 72 is a much more useful formula that everyone can use everyday. This formula calculates how long it takes for an investment to double in amount. Divide the average interest rate into 72 and the answer is the number of years it takes for your investment to double. It’s that simple. If, for example, a person at age 22 invests $167/ month (=$2,000/year) for the next 9 years, that would aggregate to an $18,000 principle investment. If the average rate is 9%*, it would double every 8 years. This investment can easily grow to over a million dollars in one’s lifetime. Thus, everyone has the potential to be a millionaire, if they start

saving early on. Remember, it is NOT how much you MAKE that counts, it’s how you manage your money that can make a difference. Please consider the following example: At age 22, invest $167/ month for the next 9 years =$18,000 aggregate investment at 9% APR.

Age 30 = $26,000 Age 38 = $52,000 Age 46 = $104,000 Age 54 = $208,000 Age 62 = $416,000 Age 70 = $832,000 Age 78 = $1,664,000 Age 86 = $3,328,000 *NOTE: An average interest rate of 9% is realistic for a Roth IRA account based upon historical data.

From January 1970 through to December 2014, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500®, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 1 0 . 7 % ( s o u r c e : w w w. standardandpoors.com). Since 1970, the highest 12-month return was 61%

(June 1982 through June 1983). Ok, you want to play “Devil’s Advocate”, you say that it’s not realistic for a 22 year old to invest $167/mo. Then consider this: tens of thousands of young adults commit to paying $200+ for an auto loan at 9% or more for 5 to 6 years and don’t blink an eye in signing the loan agreement. If you realistically take immediate gratification out of the equation, anything becomes realistic. Instead, they could purchase a less-expensive car that they could pay for with cash and have NO monthly payment and invest that money each month. To reach your financial goals, one MUST substitute their constant immediate gratification urges with savings and put the power of compounding interest to work for their future.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH “The world owes you nothing, go out and earn it.” ~ Mark Twain, writer

While no one can predict future interest rates, one can learn that Albert Einstein was in fact a genius in many ways and ahead of his time. He also stated that “He who understands compounding interest can earn it, and he who does not understand it pays it.” I n s u m m a r y. S a v i n g to become a millionaire seems like a daunting task with an end goal far off in the future. We all wish we could flick a switch, work on retirement for a little bit, and be done. That simply isn’t the case. You have to be incredibly disciplined with your saving on a monthly basis for month after month,

year after year. Think how much more you would have in the example above, if you saved more than $2,000 a year and continued to save longer than 9 years. You have to be money smart and remain disciplined in savings. As difficult as saving for retirement can be, there is one part of retirement saving that is on your side: compound interest. Let it work hard for you. The biggest mistake is not starting to save now.

“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.”

“Take action! An inch of movement will bring you closer to your goals than a mile of intention.” ~ Steve Maraboli, life-changing speaker, bestselling author, and behavioral scientist.

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

~ Ann Landers, columnist

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH The Importance of face-to-face interactions Providing our children and ourselves healthy, attuned relationships

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by Jessica Dancingheart

c c o r d i n g t o D r. Bruce Perry of the Child Trauma Academy, as a society we live in “relational poverty.” We spend less and less time in the company of others having meaningful in person connections. We spend increasing amounts of time behind our screens and steering wheels. The number of people per household is decreasing. There is a rise in the number

of people who work in social isolation—remotely at home or on the road. Children are placed in front of a screen at young ages and at school, social time is replaced with computer

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time. Their interactions with adults is dropping. Whereas each young child had four adults interacting with him or her in generations past when we lived in multigenerational households, today we are happy when at day care an adult is tending to six children. No surprise that today, a 17-year-old, cumulatively over the course of his or her lifetime, has as much face-to-face interaction as a three-year-old did thirty years ago. For our children, t h i s d e f i c i t a ff e c t s t h e development of their brains and their capacity to socialize and self-soothe. For children and adults alike, we are seeing more susceptibility to mental and physical illness, along with a drop in our capacity to handle stress. Clearly, there is a need for us to rethink our lives and priorities and to place a greater emphasis on increasing our face-toface social interactions. As humans, we need healthy touch, eye contact with others, and emotionally attuned interactions in each other’s presence—not through social media. In order to offer our children

quality face-to-face time, we need to take care of our social needs as well. There are societal trends that are beyond our immediate control to reverse. There are lifestyle choices that we can make. I offer that you consider how you can shift your priorities by asking yourself when you and your child are behind a screen or rushing from activity to activity in the car, “Whether in the scheme of things, is what I am doing now an investment in the quality of my important relationship with my kids and other people in my life?” or “Am I serving me and my children’s social, emotional, mental and physical health?” Then, ask yourself “What small change can I make to reclaim face-to-face time with my family, friends and community?” “How can I set aside time to play games with my kids so that our social interaction time has a positive association—rather than it being chore or homework or activity or screen-time driven?” “How can I set aside time to do nothing other than sit with my child while sharing stories and cuddling?” or “How can I set aside family and friend time connecting with nature?” In making these shifts, get the support of friends, family and colleagues. Intentionally,

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH build yourself a community of people committed to increasing healthy attuned relationships. Mention what you have learned. Ask them if they want to join you in making small lifestyle changes to help increase your own and your children’s healthy social interactions. Be curious about what healthy social interactions mean. Reflect on fond memories of togetherness during childhood. Think about rituals that you enjoyed. As Maya Angelou said: “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”

Getting off the hamster wheel of the busy and media laden and socially isolated

lives we have will take effort, and I trust the rewards will be handsome.

Jessica Dancingheart is a m o t h e r, p e a c e a c t i v i s t , a n d skilled facilitator consultant who brings her sincere and intelligent leadership to you. She works with you to create, sustain and repair relationships at home and at work. Her methodology is grounded in our modern day understanding of how the brain works and various modalities for improving personal and professional relationships. For more information contact Jessica at (303) 589-8420 or visit www. openingtopossibilities.com.

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www.bouldercountykids.com Academy Stables Summer Camps

Lafayette. Ages 6+. 9 am to 4 pm. M-F. $395. Wildly popular horse camps for horse-crazy kids! Camps run every week of the summer. Tuition: $395. Safety-oriented. Beginner through advanced levels. Camps include riding lessons, horse painting and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse care and safety lessons, games, and a horse show/ pizza day Friday! Helmets provided. Early bird discounts. Riding lessons, birthday parties, boarding, and pony rides also available! Please call (303) 665-4637 or visit our website at www.academystables.com for more information and to sign up online.

small group sizes to promote social growth and guidance through play and outdoor exploration. State Licensed. Boulder: call Tina Davis at (303) 4999854 or email director.abk@gmail. com. Louisville: call Kristen Argow at (303) 665-9669 or email ka@ activeboulderkids.com or check out www.activeboulderkids.com and www. activelouisvillekids.com for more information. Active bodies. Active minds. Active kids.

ADHD and Executive Functioning Summer Camp

Denver. Grades incoming 6th-8th. Day camp. Session One: July 10th to July 21st. Session Two: July 24th to August 4th from 8 am to 4 pm. Let Results Learning make this upcoming summer a time for fun and learning for your child. This one-of-a-kind day camp teaches your child organizational, time management, planning, and selfadvocacy strategies, which are easy to implement and improve executive functioning skills. An educational and fun-filled experience combines field trips and activities every camper will enjoy. For more information please contact Cyle Feingold at (303) 7711160 or visit our website at www. results-learning.com.

Adventure Quest

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

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

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Afterbeat Drum School

Louisville. World Rhythms Drumming Camp! Ages 8-11. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. $175 + $10 materials fee. A weeklong exploration and introduction of world rhythms on hand drums and drum set. We will build a foundation of rhythm using Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, African, and Western music (rock and roll!). Students play in a group, make their own percussion instrument and perform live! Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground in downtown). Contact Christopher Beers at (720) 837-5410. For camp dates and to register visit www.afterbeatdrumschool. com.

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Longmont and Frederick. Day camps. Ages 4-12. M-F in Longmont, T&Th in Frederick. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with after-care available until 5:30 pm. Halfday options available. Imaginative themes like Superheroes, Swords & Dragons, and Musical Theater—plus Gymnastics and Ninja Skills camps! See our website for details. Fees vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue, Longmont; 3733 Monarch Street, Frederick. Call (303) 651-1456 or email frontdesk@airbornegym.com or please check out www.airbornegym. com for more information.

Arvada Center Summer Camps

Arvada. Ages 3-18. M-F. Arvada Center summer camps offer fun and creative experiences in theater, visual arts, dance, ceramics, music and photography. All sessions are taught by highly trained, knowledgeable teachers in a safe and fun environment. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Call (720) 898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org for more information.

Avid4 Adventure Camps

Day Camps in Boulder, Denver, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and Lafayette. Overnight camps in Bailey and Evergreen, CO. Grades Pre-K-12th. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm with extended care 8 am to 6 pm. Prices range from $344 to $439. Member of the American Camp Association. This summer, experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure. We teach preK–12th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. Time-tested curriculum and experienced instructors (all 21+ and certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR). We give campers solid outdoors skills and character-shaping confidence they can use at camp and beyond, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure. Save $15 now! Use code bckids17. Call 800-977-9873, email info@avid4.com or please visit www.Avid4.com for more information.

Bixby Summer Camp

Alaya Preschool Summer Camp

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

Boulder. Ages 5-11. Day Camp. Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.; Extended Day option 7:15 am to 5:45 pm. An exciting and engaging summer camp with skilled educators leading weekly themes in the areas of STEM, Cultural Exploration, and Mindful Movement. The camp experience includes swimming four days a week in our on-site pool, daily freshly prepared lunches, arts/crafts, outdoor activities, games, story/reading time. Special activities include trips to nearby parks, special guests, and swimming lessons. Bixby boasts 3 shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large indoor swimming pool, and a ropes course. Go to www.bixbyschool.org/ program/summer for more information. See ad.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS students ages 3-16. Your child will discover his/her excellence in camps and classes ranging 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. BCD is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Costs vary depending on selections. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please do visit online at www. bouldercountryday.org or email us at summer@bouldercountryday.org for more information.

Boulder Dinner Theatre Academy

Boulder. Ages 5-17. Day Camps. BDT Academy Summer Drama Camps. Middle/high school camps include instruction, auditioning, rehearsing, and performing on the BDT stage. For elementary ages, we collaborate with the City of Boulder and offer ten 1-week play-making camps. Please contact Carrie Hausfather at bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www.bdtacademy.org for more information. See ad.

BoomWriter/Project Youth

Virtual Classroom. Ages: Middle School/High School. Session 1: July 3-7, Session 2: July 24-28. Several activities each day. Engage Students in Writing! BoomWriter is a Google for Education Partner whose unique writing process is already used in over 30,000 classrooms around the world. Each day campers login and collaboratively write the next chapter of a story. Local instructor, Kris Walton, is a licensed Colorado K-12 education specialist who holds an MFA in writing. For hours and days, check out our website. Equipment needed: A computer and a love of stories. Call Kris Walton at (303) 717-7280 or email krismiss6@gmail.com or please check online at projectyouthlearning.com for more information.

Boulder JCC Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 5 years to 17 years. Day Camps. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm, with extended day options, from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Offering traditional day camp and specialty camp options, such as Legos®, business, technology, STEAM, dance, leadership, farming, and more. Location: 6007 Oreg Ave., 80303. Contact (303) 998-1900, shari@ boulderjcc.org, or david@boulderjcc. org with any questions. For more information visit boulderjcc.org/camps.

BackStory Theatre Youth Classes & Camps

Broomfield. Ages 5-16. Day Camp. Back Sto r y Th e at r e h a s o ffere d professional-quality theatre education, exploration, and community performances for over ten years! Register now for camp sessions for beginning to advanced students. Camps include a public performance at the Broomfield Auditorium. Schedules available online. Fees from $245. For more information, email info. backstorytheatre@gmail.com or call (720) 263-0836 or check online at www.backstorytheatre.org.

Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps

Studio Arts Boulder Pottery Lab

Boulder. Ages 6-16. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm, or 1 to 4 pm. June 5 August 11. Studio Arts Boulder invites kids of all ages and abilities to make great summer memories and treasured works of art at the historic Pottery Lab. Hand building and wheel camps. Location: 1010 Aurora Avenue, 80302. Call (720) 379-6033 or please email contact@studioartsboulder.org or check out www.studioartsboulder.org for more information and registration.

Boulder. Ages 3+. M-F. June 5 to August 11. 8 am to 4 pm. Boulder Country Day’s summer program has something for everyone! BCD’s summer program offers weeklong day camps for students ages 3-10 and a wide variety of specialty classes for

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Boulder Valley Waldorf School

Niwot. For ages 7-12 years. June through August. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Aftercare until 5 pm. Children bring stories to life through visual art, stop-motion animation, physical theater and interactive sculpture. We adventure into the wild, develop circus skills, use tools and repurpose materials to create art installations. This is collaborative fun that builds community. We have a 38-acre campus with cottonwood forest and open space. We venture out on many field trips. Our instructors are experienced educators and professional artists who have worked with children throughout the world. Check out www. campstorycamp.com or call (303) 6520130 for more information.

Broomfield Academy

Broomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, June 5 to ​August 2. Before/after care available,​ 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. Swim in onsite saltwater pool and enjoy weekly field trips. Age-appropriate crafts and art, outdoor play and sports, and interactive experiences. Children in the summer preschool and prep programs (ages 3-8) will focus on enriching and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. A balance of exploration, creativity, and academic activities. Location: 7203 W. 120th Ave. Call (303) 469-6449 or please email us at summer@broomfieldacademy.com or check out www.broomfieldacademy. com for more information.

Boulder Parks and Recreation

Boulder. Ages 4-17. Summer day camps and school day off camps. Enjoy actionpacked days from goats + gardens to boating, climbing, mountain biking, theater and a diverse array of exciting, a g e - appropr i at e g am e s , s p or t s , aquatics, arts, crafts and more. Register today for a great summer of fun and adventure. Choose from more than 100 state-certified camps featuring arts, dance, drama, gymnastics, golf, sports, swimming, boating, biking, Frisbee®, Legos®, goats and gardens and more! Camp reg starts March 7. Times and locations (all in Boulder) vary. Call (303) 413-7620 or visit www. BPRCamps.org for more information.

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

Boulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. Week 1: June 5-9 Week 2: June 12-16 Week 3: June 19-23. Karibu! Welcome! Safari means long journey in Swahili. Join us for a safari! Rumble in the jungle. Search for wild animals. Act out great jungle stories with drum accompaniments and make a beautiful monkey drum. Engage in scintillating science studies. Campers make their own instruments, learn great songs and stories, and receive a T-shirt and CD of our camp songs. Non-refundable registration fee:

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS $45 Tuition $215 Total Cost: $260. Call Amy Haywood (336) 703-1825 or email bouldercampokc@gmail.com or check out www.campokc.com for more information.

Central City Opera All-Access Pass Day Camp

Central City. Grades 9-12. Day camp. July 28-30, 9:30 am to 6:30 pm each day. $300. Spend 3 days in Central City with an “all-access pass” to Central City Opera. Participate in master classes, go behind the scenes, and attend performances. Fee includes one meal per day; transportation between all events (with possible select pickup/ dropoff in Lakewood); and tickets to Carmen and Così fan tutte, productions of the 2017 Festival. Register by July 1. Please contact Emily Murdock at (303) 331-7026 or emurdock@ centralcityopera.org or check online at www.centralcityopera.org/daycamp for more information.

Children’s Peace Garden

Boulder. Ages 3-11. Half-day & fullday camps available. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. June-August. Spend an active week in the blooming Peace Garden, investigating the secret world of insects and honeybees, creating art from nature, and exploring wondrous plants, flowers and foods while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! Instructors are experienced environmental educators trained in CPR and first aid. Location: Growing Gardens at 1630 Hawthorn Avenue, 80304. Call (303) 443-9952 or visit www.growinggardens.org to enroll online. Enroll now to reserve your seat! Multi-camp discounts available. Visit website for details.

Circus Arts Camp

Boulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 10-14, and July 17-21. Get your feet off the ground with all kinds of aerial equipment, like trapeze, aerial net, fabric, and web, as well as ground skills like Chinese pole, circus bike, acro-stunting, and teeterboard! Focus on performance and an acro finale! End-of-week show! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in. Presented by Imagination! Circus Arts. Held at the Boulder Circus Center at 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us at www.imaginationcircusarts. com or call (303) 548-9340 or email

marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com for more detailed information.

City of Lafayette

Lafayette. Ages K to 5th grades. Summer enrichment day camp. June 5 to August 4. Daily, 7:30 am to 6 pm. State of Colorado licensed program. We keep kids moving in a learning atmosphere. Affordable, thematic program includes swimming, games, arts, sports, cooking, and field trips. Register for 1 week or 9 weeks. Call Sarah Driver at (303) 665-0469 or email sarah.driver@cityoflafayette. com. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/ recreation for more information.

City of Longmont Summer Recreation

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

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Colorado Junior Crew Summer Rowing Camps

Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 13-18. M-F. Colorado Junior Crew offers rowing camps for new and experienced rowers ages 13+ at Boulder Reservoir weekdays throughout the summer. Our camps are the perfect time to try this addicting sport—the water is calm and temperatures are warm. Kids can discover if rowing is for them without committing to an entire season. Sessions are structured into flexible 1- and 2-week blocks; 2 hours each day. Equipment needed: Water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form-fitting shorts like bike shorts. Visit www.cjcrew. org for 2017 session dates, fees, and additional information. Email info@ cjcrew.org or check out cjcrew.org for more information.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Boulder’s original and iconic 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, mountain boarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, children’s yoga, sustainability, outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping, swimming, and boating. Upbeat kidfriendly residential staff of mostly returnees! 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302. Transportation provided to/from North Boulder Park. Licensed by Colorado State. Lynn or Gail at (303) 442-4557, office@ColoradoMountainRanch.com.

Camp. M-F. Half-day programs: 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to 5:30 pm. May 30 to August 4. Our 10th exciting summer! Each week theme-centered, multiple registrations welcome. Age- and skillappropriate camps. Make new friends while crafting inspired designs and gaining skills to last for years! Use of tools and sewing machines, as well as some materials included. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80302. Go online for complete information and to register at www.shopcommonthreads. com/schedule. Email questions to creativelab@shopcommonthreads.com.

Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts Summer Music Camps

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

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps

Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 6-18. M-F. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado S h a k e s p e a r e F e s t i v a l ’s w i l d l y popular summer acting programs! Shakespeare’s Sprites is a week-long mini-camp for 6- to 9-year-olds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. July 10-14, July 17-21. $185/wk (before April 1). Camp Shakespeare is an acting intensive for ages 10-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage. Session One: May 30-June 26, 9 am-12 pm. Session Two: July 24-August 11, 1-5 pm. $850/ session (before April 1). Call (303) 735-1181 or email csfedout@colorado. edu for more information. Visit www. coloradoshakes.org/education/summercamps to sign up. See ad.

Crackpots Creativity Camp

Longmont. For ages 6-14. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 11 am. Kids learn and have fun while creating beautiful, functional fired art masterpieces. Choose from a variety of weeklong themes, each one including its own unique mix of pottery painting, glass fusing, clay hand building, mosaic and multimedia projects. Our helpful and creative staff helps each child express themselves in a way that is uniquely their own. Special attention is given to idea generation, design concepts, and technique. Location: 505 Main Street, 80501. Contact Tamar at (303) 7762211 or check out www.ecrackpots.com for more information.

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303.492.7188 art. Our camps provide an eclectic mix of engaging, experiential learning activities that are sure to ignite a passion for project-based learning, exploration and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and under-graduate scientists that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From Cardboard Carnival and the Science of Pixar to Pharmacy School, iPad Art and RedBot Robotics—we have something for everyone! Please do visit us at sciencediscovery.colorado.edu for additional information. See ad.

summer camps in academics, arts, ceramics, music, drama, language, sports, cooking, and specialty day camps. Campers will receive a full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall every day and take a break to cool off in the pool daily. Voted one of the top camps in Boulder County and now offering weeks in August. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $290 to $395 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information visit us at www.dawsonschool.org/ summercamps or you can also email us at summercamps@dawsonschool. org for questions. See ad.

Summer Space Camp

Boulder. Ages 9-12. Day Camp. June 12–22. M-Th. From 9 am to 11 am. Hosted by Scottish Rite Foundation and CU Boulder. FREE due to generous contribution from Scottish Rite Foundation. This social communication intervention group is for verbal children on the autism spectrum. In this collaboration between the SommersBausch Observatory and Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic at CU Boulder, children with autism are asked to bring a typical peer or relative to engage in joint projects related to space exploration. Graduate clinicians in speech-language pathology, supervised by certified faculty, will facilitate the development of social communication among the children in paired, small group and large group activities. Curriculum will include the support of learning style challenges related to mild emotional dysregulation. For more information, contact Alison Kroening at (303) 492-3066 or slhcappointments@ colorado.edu. See ad.

Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs

Lafayette. Ages 5-18. Weeklong-day camps. M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 5 to August 11. Come join us this summer for 10 weeks of Dawson’s 70+ exciting

Dream Makers Super Summer Fun

Boulder. Ages 2.5-8. Day Camp. 1:5 ratio, maximum 15 children. June 5thAugust 15th. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm, $50 per day. Your children will enjoy each weekly curriculum themes all built around summer fun, including tennis lessons taught by pros at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, creative art, water and mud play, fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, Pooch Pals, organic cooking creations, Kid’s Khemistry, unusual pets (potbelly pig, goats, surprise pets), and more! Your child will have the opportunity to experience the happiest summer camp in Boulder, in our breathtaking setting right on Boulder Creek! Location: 1345 28th St. Bldg. C, 80302, between the Millennium Hotel and Folsom Field. Drop-ins are welcome when space permits ($50 per day). Contact Ms. Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101, or email gedenbed@comcast.net. You may request a brochure for more information and to view our schedule of weekly themes. Dream Makers Day Camp is rated the best in Boulder! Come play with us!

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Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp

SOLD OUT. Eldorado Springs. For ages 5-12. Day Camp. 9 am to 3 pm, M-F. $280 per week first child, $180 per week for siblings. Kids will have a blast at our fun-filled camps, which run 8 weeks through June and July. In a beautiful natural setting, they will enjoy a freespirited yoga arts and nature camp that integrates the wonderful body/mind/ heart benefits of yoga with traditional summer camp activities, such as swimming and hiking. Kids come home feeling nourished & balanced. Location: 2875 County Road 67, 80303. Register online at eldoradoyoga.org and call (303) 249-1671 for more information.

Equine Empowerment Camp

Boulder. Age 8-11 (co-ed) & 11-14 (girls only). July 17-21 (kids), & August 11-13 (girls). 9 am to 2 pm. Do you want to provide your child with a memorable, fun and purposeful summer experience? No experience with horses necessary. Our equine camps provide 5 days of horsemanship skills tailored to enhance personal responsibility, self-esteem, listening skills, leadership, empowerment and much more. The camps are for kids who want to feel more confident within themselves and socially with peers. Two camps for two different age groups. Closed-toed shoes a must. See website for more details. $500 if paid in full by May 30th. Call Heather Gunther at (720) 295-6837 or email playtherapyboulder@gmail.com or check out www.healthroughplay. com/summer-camps-2017 for more information.

EVO Rock + Fitness

Louisville. Ages 6-12. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. EVO Rock + Fitness has a great Summer Camp program planned for your child! Starting June 5 includes a variety of activities including top-rope climbing, bouldering, and climbing games. Hanging with EVO instructors on all the different terrain the facility has to offer will provide every participant with adventure, skills, and laughs. Early drop off and late pickup available $380/week per child. Please bring a bag lunch and snacks and water or water bottle to fill up. We provide all rental gear needed for the day but feel free to bring your own. Due to severe allergies we do not allow peanut or tree nut products in the gym during our camps. Call Becky Robran (303) 317-

Exploring Minds Academy

Erie. Ages 5-11 years. M-F. 6 am to 6 pm. Super Funtastic Camp program that is designed to encourage learning with fun. Summer fun includes field trips galore, sports camp with physical fitness and coordination activities, and much more. Participate in a camp that combines science, math, reading, music, and art with the great outdoors. Call (303) 828-3452 or check out www. exploringmindsacademy.com for more information.

EYG Basketball Skills Training

Broomfield. Ages 7 to 18. M-Th. All Summer. 8:30 am to Noon, or 1 to 4 pm. Workouts focused on developing or enhancing your athlete’s ballhandling, shooting, finishing or scoring for increased ​playmaking ability. Sessions for: Youth (2nd to 5th Grade), Middle School (6th to 8th Grade), High School (9th to 12th Grade), and College. $139 to $149 per session. Equipment needed. Bring your own basketball, basketball or workout clothing, basketball shoes and water bottle. Call Galen Harkness at (720) 318-6752 or email galen@eygbball. com or check out www.eygbball.com for more information.

Firehouse Art Center Camp for Creatives

Longmont. For ages 7-9, 10-12. Day camp. Younger program for ages 7-9, from 9 am to 12 pm. Older program for ages 10-12, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Led by Peg Hilliard, an Artist and Art Teacher for over 20+ years, youth will explore a wide range of art mediums Origami and Kirigami, Mixed Media Collage, Clay Projects, Sculpture, Oil and Watercolor Paintings, Weaving and Sewing, and more! Eco-artist Val lllg will provide outside creative activities and “free studio time” for full creative exploration! Cost $200.00 per week, all materials included. Location: 667 4th Avenue. Call Val at (303) 651-2787 or email or check out www.firehouseart. org /summer-camp or drop by in person at the Firehouse Art Center, Wed-Sun. 12 to 5 pm for more information.

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Flagstaff Academy Dragon Flight Summer Specialty Camps

Longmont. For ages 5-15. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm, extended hours available. Week-long camps at Flagstaff Academy. Cooking, Robotics, Team Sports, Minecraft, Writing, Leadership, Greenhouse, Science and more! Tons of elementary and middle school options available. Location: 2040 Miller Drive, 80501. Call Jeanna Peppler at (303) 217-6764 or email jpeppler@ flagstaffacademy.org or check online at www.tinyurl.com/FSADragonFlight for more information. See ad.

French Immersion Summer Camp The Language of Food

Boulder. Ages ​ 3 -7. ​ T he French Immersion Summer Camp takes place at Blossom French Bilingual Preschool. Creative Waldorf-inspired curriculum. Fully licensed and in operation since 2008. Weekly sessions: May 30th; June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. M-F. Full-day $​245​/week​: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Halfdays $200/week: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. 5% discount for sibling and BFFs. 12 children maximum per day. A language and arts program in which children are immersed in a French environment where all activities are taught in French and presented in a practical way, including cooking​, sewing, arts and crafts, theater, mask-making, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. Join us for a transformative summer experience and ​put French into action! Call Marie Nicoletti at (303)​​819-4084​ for more information ​or please email thelanguageoffood@gmail.com to reserve your child’s spot in our camp! Merci et à bientôt!

Friends’ School Summer Programs 2017

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Weeklong, morning, & afternoon sessions. June 5th through July 28th. Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Computer Programming, Architecture, PreEngineering, and more. Licensed and

Front Range Anglers Fly Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 9 -14. Day camps. Kids Fly Fishing Camp. June 26th-30th and July 10th-14th. M-F. 8:30 am to 3 pm. Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certified. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kid’s camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about fly fishing. Safety and a quality fishing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Price: $575.00. Location: 2344 Pearl Street, 80302. Call (303) 494-1375 or please email antonio@frontrangeanglers.com or check www.frontrangeanglers.com for more information.

Harmony Music House

Boulder. Ages 5-8. Music camps in June (4 sessions). 4 day camp, M-Th 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. $145. Early bird and sibling discounts available. This camp will involve playing ukulele, drums, singing, and other musical activities. Additional, daily, private piano lessons can be added to camp. Location: 2525 1/2 Broadway. Call Robby Loeb at (303) 444-7444 or email info@harmonymusichouse.com or check www.harmonymusichouse.com for more information.

Impacts Sports Summer Day Camp

Superior. Ages 5-13. M-F. 8 am to 5 pm. This sports camp will be like none other offered in Colorado. Each week there will be two sports highlighted and taught by highly qualified sports instructors. Other parts of the day, the kids will learn and participate in more non-traditional sports, and other activities. This camp will be a great way for your child to learn new sports, make new friends, and stay active all summer! $46.00 Superior residents get a discounted rate. All balls and equipment provided. Comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes and a good attitude required. Lunch available at our restaurant or bring you own. Call Danielle Reed (303) 467-2288 or email danielle@myimpactsports.com or check out www.myimpactsports.com for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Junior Farmers

Lafayette. Ages K-6th. May 29th -June 2nd. 9 am to 12 pm. Does your kiddo love animals and exploring nature? Junior Farmers is a perfect class for children to learn all about farm life. Each class will focus on everything from farm animals, to horsemanship, to basic gardening techniques. Activities include feeding the animals, grooming and leading horses, riding horses, planting seeds, growing plants, and harvesting vegetables. $250 + $10 materials fee. Equipment needed: sunscreen, water bottle, snacks, and closed-toed shoes. Call Corinne Schindler (720) 232-6421 or email acresofoppinfo@gmail.com or check out www.acresofopportunityranch.com for more information.

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls

Louisville. Ages 4-14 years. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Before- and after-camp care available until 5:30 pm. Empowerment,

Confidence, Self Esteem, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Just 4 Girls. Learn and play multiple sports daily, which may include lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, fitness, horseback riding, swimming and more in a warm and spirited environment. Staffed by highly qualified coaches, teachers and athletes, Game On! is more than your average summer camp. Call 1-84-GO-GAMEON or email info@ gameonsports4girls.com or check out www.gameonsports4girls.com for more information.

Keitanat Har HaShem

Boulder. Grades 1-5. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. One-week sessions. Each week is filled with games, swimming, baking, crafts, field trips, music, building community, making friends and MORE in a Jewish environment! Location: Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Road, 80303. Call Caroline Saliman at (303) 499-7077 or email camp@harhashem.org or please check online at www.campharhashem. org for more information.

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Kinesis Dance Camps and Intensives

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Kids & Critters Summer Camp

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

Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 who love animals! Longmont Humane Society is holding four minicamps this summer. Four half-day sessions to choose from: June 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28. Enjoy a PAWS-itive summer break while learning about proper dog walking, animal body language, and c a t h a n d l i n g . P a r t i c i p a t e i n i n t e r a c t i v e animal-themed games & activities, and meet special guest visitors. $160/session. Please contact Tegan Waters at tegan@longmonthumane. org or call (303) 772-1232 for more information.

Dragon Flight Summer Camp 2017 The Great Escape!

We will spend our days decoding, unscrambling, and solving our way through the summer. Campers will become private eyes, explorers, examiners, inquirers, and analyzers, using Breakout.EDU to experience our very own escape rooms. We will also offer a variety of activities including water play, outdoor and gym games, free play, technology, science, cooking, plus so much more.

NEW THIS SUMMER - TEEN CAMP!

We are be offering a Dragon Flight teen camp for students entering sixth grade to age 15, with teen-specific field trips on Mondays and Wednesdays. They can also join regular summer camp for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday field trips.

Registration is open - We fill quickly, so don’t wait!

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS

Learning Pathways Reading Camps

Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Day Camp. M-F. Summer Reading Camps Reading camps and reading intensives for emerging or struggling readers. Location: 1790 30th Street, 80301. Call Deborah Kratovil at (303) 499-1941 or visit www.learningpathwayscolorado. com or email lpboulder@gmail.com for more information. See ad.

BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer camps!

Boulder County. Ages 2-18. Our weekly summer camps run from May 31- August 4 with both morning and afternoon offerings. Extended hours care available. Cutting-edge new camps include 3D printing, podcast production and the Dream Tank Innovation Lab to go along with traditional favorites like LEGOS®, sports and music. Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations and times. Register at www.bvsd.org/LLL or call (720) 5615968. See ad.

Living Arts School

Niwot. Ages 6-12. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. (Option of aftercare from 3 to 5 pm). M-F. At Living Arts Summer Camps, we offer your child the simple joy of making things with their hands. In a world that moves faster and faster, we advocate a slower, gentler experience, in a farmland setting that inspires creativity, connection and beauty. 2017 Summer Camps are inspired by Makers in Early America and include: Campfire Cooks & the Oregon Trail, Paper & Ink Makers & the Pony Express, Map Makers & the Great Treasure Hunt, Chocolatiers & the Land of Whirligigs, Optical Illusions & the Fancy Folk, Johnny Cake Makers & a Homesteader’s Life, Flag Makers & a Pirate’s Life at Sea, Puppet Makers & the Shadow Box Theater. Call Elizabeth at (720) 3834406 or email info@livingartsschool. com or visit us online at www. livingartssummercamp.com for more information.

LDTA Ballet & Dance Camp

Longmont. Ages 3-18. June 12-July 28. Build your own summer program! Offering weekly classes for ages 3-18 and camps for ages 5-18 featuring ballet instruction. Camps offer a weekly dance focus including tap/ jazz, aerial, partnering, modern, hip-hop and more! Camps feature a weekly theme and crafts. The best in ballet training for all ages! We are Longmont’s premier pre-professional ballet s chool s ince 1998! Fees starting at $88. Equipment needed: Girls: solid black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and/or black tap shoes; Boys: solid-color shorts, white socks, black/white ballet slippers and/or tap shoes. Call Jenn Zavattaro (303) 772-1335 or email office@ longmontdancetheatre.com or check out www.ldtacademy.com/summer/ for more information. See ad.

Longmont Athletic Club

Longmont. Ages 5-12. Day camps/ Residential camps. Open to members and non-members. M-F. From 2 to 5 pm. Topspin Tennis Camp for ages 5-10, June 19th-23rd. Volleyball Camp for ages 8-12, July 10th-14th. Super-Soaker Camp for ages 5-12, July 17th-21st. Location: 10 Mountain View Avenue, 80501. Call the LAC at (303) 772-4700 or email laura@longmontathleticclub.com or visit www.longmontathleticclub.com for more information.

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Longmont Christian School Summer Camp

Longmont. Ages 3-12. M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30. Summer Camp themes are Kingdom Rock, All Ball, Science Magic, Engineering Challenge, Bible “Super Heroes”, Lego Mania, USA Summer Science, Amazing Art,Winter in July and Fun Factory. $30.00 per day. $25.00 for second child. Bring your own lunch. Call Cindy Zian at (720) 319-1016 or email czia@longmontchristian.org or check out longmontchrsistian.org for more information. See ad.

Longmont Museum

Longmont. Ages 5-14. Day camps. June-August, M-F. Discover history, art, music, culture, and technology in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Build a robot or become an archeologist. Camps held outdoors, in historic buildings, or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. Registration opens April 4. For requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 6518374 or visit www.longmontmuseum. org for more information.

Longs Peak United Methodist Church

Longmont. Ages 4-12. Day camp.​ Hero Central Vacation Bible School. Sunday, June 4, 6 to 7:30 pm; and June 5-8, 9 to noon. $15/child; maximum of $40/family. ​We’ll take all children on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes, and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. Our young heroes will learn how to carry out these instructions from Psalm 31: “Do good! Seek peace and go after it!” Location: 1421 Elmhurst Drive, 80503. Call Jo Ann Hauger at (303) 776-0399 or email ​k ids@lpumc. org or visit 2017.cokesburyvbs.com/ longspeakumc for more information.

Mackintosh Academy Boulder Campus Summer Camps

Boulder. For ages 5-14. Day camps. Half- and full-day programs. M-F. Is your child’s idea of fun fueled by creativity and invention? Creative explorers will thrive at our Summer Day Camps for grades K-8 on our stunning 23-acre campus. Join us for full and half day specialty camps Specialty camp options include: Art Around the World, Sports & Science, Hogwarts Americana, Wi l d e r n e s s S u r v i v a l , M a g i c a l Creatures, Embedded Electronics, Olympic Sports, Drawing & Painting, Macktastic Adventures, Dungeons & Dragons, Sticky Fingers Cooking, and Renaissance Adventures! Location: 6717 South Boulder Road, 80303. Email jenny@mackintoshacademy.com with questions. Please do visit us online at www.mackintoshacademy.com/ summercamps for more information. See ad.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Summer preschool superstar camp Gymnastics, dance, arts and story time. ­egins T u e s d a y, M a y 3 0 TUES & Thur 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Marine Science and Swim Mini Camp

Boulder. For ages 4-8. M-F. 1 to 3 pm. June-August. The ​O cean First Swim School offers an exciting weeklong marine science and swim minicamp. Learn about the wonders of the underwater world and improve swim technique and safety through crafts, games, stories, and a full swim lesson every day of the week! Location: 3015 Bluff Street, 80301. Call ​us at (303)​ 444-7234 or email ​swim@oceanfirst. blue or check out www.​o​ceanfirst.blue​ for more information. See ad.

Montessori Academy

Lafayette. Ages 1-7. M/T/W/TH. 8:15 am to 3:30 pm. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society fullmember school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Schedule a tour today! Please see our website for more details. Call Beth Weekley at (303) 926-8321 or please email Montessori. Academy@mac.com or check out MontessoriAcademyLafayette.com for more information.

Mountain Kids Summer Day Camp

Louisville. For ages 5-12. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! Mature, experienced staff, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics twice a week, optional swimming lessons, open swim, rock climbing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H2O bottle, and lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027. Call (303) 665-8287 or email camp@mountainkidslouisville.com or visit www.mountainkidslouisville.com for more information. See ad.

Mountain Peak School Summer Camp-A Fun & Academic Camp

Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp. 8 am to 5 pm, M-F. (June 5-August 11, except July 3 & 4). Camp is for children entering kindergarten through age 12. Tired of summer camp programs with too many kids? Looking for a camp where your child can have fun, while keeping up on math and literacy skills? Then look no further. We offer a small setting with low staff/child ratio (1:9). Weekly themes. Field trips (including swimming), academics (daily reading/ math and more), craft projects, group games, etc. Full- and part-time options available. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, 80501. Contact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or email mountainpeak@ comcast.net or check online at www. mountainpeakschool.com/summer_ camp.php for registration forms and more camp details.

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Mt. Hope Preschool & School Age Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 2 1/2 thru 10 years old. M-F. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Come join in the summer time fun! We will have days filled with summer activities that include summer crafts, painting, sidewalk chalk drawings, outside play that will include water activities, obstacle courses, gardening. There will also be weekly science experiments, cooking classes and music and movement classes for all the ages to enjoy. $40 per 1/2-day and $55 per full-day. You can pick and choose any combination of days or weeks to attend. You will need to pack a lunch for your child each day along with a water bottle and sunscreen. Swimsuit and towel needed on water days. Call Rebecca Bell at (303) 499-9804 or email mthopepreschool@gmail.com or check out www.mthopepreschool.org for more information.

Ocean First Institute Marine Science Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 9-14. June 19-23, 26-30, and July 17-21. 9 am to 12 pm. Do you have an interest in marine science, engineering, or exploration of the natural world? Then check out our unique summer camps for hands-on ocean adventure, right in the mountains of Colorado! Available for ages 9-14, each camp is run by staff scientists who will share their knowledge of the marine world, while instilling a sense of wonder for the ocean through interactive learning and fun! $225-250. Email lauren@oceanfirstinstitute.org or check out www.oceanfirstinstitute.org/ what-we-do/youth-programs/summercamps/ for more information.

Old Town Suzuki Teachers Summer Strings Camp Cruising the Caribbean!

Summer Clay Camp

Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp M-F. Summer Clay Camps. Our 19th year! Morning sessions from 10 am to 12 pm, and afternoon sessions from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. One-week classes, $135 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in fullservice studio. Children receive handson instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of in stoneware clays and high-fire glazes. Call (303) 926-0996 or email mudslingerspotteryinc@ gmail.com or check online at www. mudslingerspottery.com for more information.

Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

Boulder. For beginners ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon (1 to 4 pm, on selected weeks). M-F. USFA coaches. All the instruction/equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience. Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our website for camp/registration details and other great club activities! $195/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts). Location: 1949 33rd Street, 80301. Call Gary Copeland at (303) 443-6557 for registration or check out www. ncfencers.org for more information. See ad.

Louisville. Ages 3-5 and 6-14. Day camp. Half-day and full-day programs. June 19-23. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 12 or 3 pm. Pre-twinkle program for ages 3-5, from 10 am to noon. After care available for additional fee. Spend a week at camp with others who share your love for music and art. Along with the Suzuki repertoire, explore and perform music from the beautiful Caribbean Islands. For beginner to intermediate string students. Fees: $90 to $275. Equipment needed: Your own violin, viola or cello. Call Kat Fritz at (360) 632-3855, email old.town.suzuki. teachers@gmail.com or check online at www.oldtownsuzuki.com for more information.

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. Parlando School of Musical Arts offers a variety of music camps and summer programs for all ages and abilities, from early childhood to adulthood, on all instruments and across all musical interests, including piano, guitar, voice, musical theater, and more. (Also, some camps also include supplemental/ complementary music-oriented films in the Dairy’s Boedecker Theater!) Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Call (303) 4420006, email info@parlando.org or check www.parlando.org for more information. See ad.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS pARTiculars Gallery and Teaching Studio Kids Summer Art Camp

Lafayette. Ages 9-11 and 11 & up. Session #1 is June 5-9 and Session #2 is July 10-July 14. 9 am to 12 pm. (Ages 7-11) and 12 to 4 pm. (Ages 11 & up). “pART house” Imagine a place you can go to be supported and challenged by professional artists. Imagine a place to have fun, and experiment with art. Imagine a place where you can learn more advanced art techniques, and fine tune the ones you already know. Imagine no longer! “pART house”, pArticulars Summer Art Camp is here! With small teacher to student ratios, it is a special experience. $130.00 per session with $25.00 supply fee per session. Call Jeanne Hougen at (303) 519-5254 or email jhougen@ comcast.net or check out particularsart. 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 and recorded gig. Fees: $395 per week (teen, ages 11-18) OR $275 per week (child, ages 6-10). Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026. Equipment provided: guitars, basses, cords, drumsticks, amps, or bring your own. Please visit www.doghousemusic. com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

Lafayette. Ages 5-18. M-F. Sum-Fun musical NARNIA. Theatre experience for young people aged 5-18 to be on stage in the musical version of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe performed at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 1376 Miners Drive, Suite 106. Everyone who auditions on May 20 or 27 (1-4 pm) gets a part. Rehearsals are from 1-4 pm, starting June 19 with performances July 20-23. $100 fee and own costume. Call Jo Anne Lamun (303) 786-8727 for more information (or to schedule an alternate audition time), please email pbpcontacts@gmail or check online at www.peanutbutterplayers.com. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 7+ and ages 9+. Allday fishing camp. Three-day sessions: Ages 7+, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, T-W-TH. Session 1: July 11, 12, 13; Session 2: July 18, 19, 20. Four-day sessions: Ages 9+, 8 am to 5 pm, M-Th. Session 1: July 31-August 3; Session 2: August 7-10. A Fly Fishing Camp with a huge emphasis on fun and fishing. The majority of the time is “on the water.” Only 4 campers per guide for better instruction. Fly fishing, fly tying, casting, bug collecting, awards, FUN!! All equipment is provided. Each session is limited to 16 campers. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Avenue. Call us at (303) 447-2400 for more details or to sign up. Email us at info@rockymtanglers.com or check online at rockymtanglers.com for more information.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops

Lafayette. Ages 6-16/ Week-long day camps, 9:30 am to 4 pm. June 5-9 Beauty and the Beast; June 12-16 Shrek; July 24-28 Seussical; July 31-Aug. 4 The Lion King; Aug. 7-11 Willy Wonka. $250/week with sibling discounts. Located at 1376 Miners Drive, Suite 106, Lafayette, 80026. No experience necessary. Camp culminates with free performance for family and friends. Registration form available on website: at www.peanutbutterplayers. com or call (303) 786-8727 for more information. See ad.

care and aftercare available. Program includes dance, voice, music, makeup, performance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/ Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please check online at www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

SUM-FUN MUSICAL NARNIA

The musical of C.S. Lewis The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Auditions May 20 and 27, 1-4 p.m. 1376 Miners Drive, Suite 106, Lafayette

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-9. Join us for Finding Dory, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and MUCH MORE. One- and two-week camps starting May 30. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with a 3:30-5:30 pm post-care option available for all camps. 10:1 studentteacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or go to www.theaterforkids. net to register. See ad.

Performances July 20-23, 2017

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Shredder Programs

Boulder. Ages 3-10. Day camp. Spring programs and Summer camps. Indoor and outdoor skiing, snowboarding, play, other sports and tons of fun! Equipment needed: If you have your own ski or snowboard gear and a bike helmet, please bring it. If not you can use ours. Location: 6655 Arapahoe Road, Suite J., 80303. Call Shredder at (303) 396-1754 or please do email theshredder@shredderski.com or check online at www.shredderski.com for more information.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for Into the Woods, Lion King, Aladdin and more. One-, two-, three- and four-week camps, starting May 30. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-

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Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Boulder. 7-17. Flexible schedule, after school, weekend, half-day and summer camp programs. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, Junior Camps, Explorer Camps, Team Programs and more. SMBA is celebrating its 24th year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Tricia Klomhaus at (303) 447-8014 or trish@lertprograms.com or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information.

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Boulder. For ages 5-15. M-F. Half-day camps at our spacious and colorful new space. We’ve got a large lobby for lunches and breaks as well as cozy outside courtyard to run around. New interesting themes every week: Impressionism, Picasso, Drawing and Sketching, Watercolor, Ancient Egypt, African Masks and much more. Please visit our website to see all camps offered. All students will create and complete a beautiful artwork that they will want to keep forever. To register, please visit www.artsunflower.com. Location: 6545 Gunpark Drive, #200 Boulder. You can call at (720) 9397545 or email lmaldutis@gmail.com for more information.

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 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 Email Carol@ stiritupcooking.com or check out www.stiritupcooking.com for more information.

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Sunflower Kids Art Studio

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

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 2 1 / 2 -6. Day camp. M-F. Now offering longer hours: 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature. Sunflower is now a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks to Martin Park, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and learning about native plants and animals. Please bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. Location. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Contact Marisa Ellman at (303) 4942012 or sunflowerpreschoolboulder@ gmail.com or check online at www. sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information. See ad.

Sunshine Pottery Studio

Boulder. Ages 8-15. Day program. Our programs are full already. Please email us about special summer events for adults and kids and fall sign-up for home-schooled families. Only 6 children each session. Lots of attention and caring. 12 minutes from down-

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS town Boulder. Gorgeous 4.5 acres of mountain land to play in. Handbuilding and wheel-throwing instruction. Outdoor play, storytelling, bonding with the horses. Self-assertiveness and confidence-building exercises. “If your child needs peace of mind from the city vibe and your kids thrive in the outdoors and creativity, this is the place to be!” Give your child the gift of creativity with Sunshine Pottery Studio. Call Mira (303) 517-5436 or email mirahatland@gmail.com or visit www. SunshinePotteryStudio.com for more information.

TLC Learning Center

Longmont. Ages 8 weeks-6 years. Preschool and early child care. TLC Learning Center (formerly Tiny Tim) M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Colorado Shines Level 4 Program Rated. Preparing children for success by supporting the individual child has been our focus for over sixty years. Our Longmont center offers highquality infant, toddler, and preschool educational and pediatric therapeutic services, including summer classes to successfully prepare children for academic and life success. Location: 611 Korte Parkway, 80501. Call Cindy Wickham at (303) 776-7417 or check out learningwithtlc.org for more information. See ad.

The Elm Tree

Boulder. Ages 2 1/2-6 years. M-F. 8 am to 5:30 pm. Elm Tree offers fun, flexible summer camp options for families! Any child between the ages of 2 1/2 and 7 can enroll. Camp sessions are two weeks long and run from June 5 through August 11. Sign up for one session or all of them! Each 2-week session has a different topic of study to explore in the areas of nature and science! Visit our website for more information and schedules. Equipment needed: Children will need to bring a lunch and water bottle, a sun hat, any other outdoor gear appropriate for the weather and any personal items needed. Call Sarah Tibbetts (303) 440-2934 or email preschool@theelmtree.org or check out theelmtree.org for more information.

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

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

Tinker Art Studio

Boulder. Ages 3.5-15. Day camps. M-F. Half-day. 9 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 4 pm. Get your art on this summer! Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Theme-based camps include hand-building and wheelthrowing ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media and more! Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration time, movement and outdoor play at the park. Come tinker around with us! Location: 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue, 80304. Please visit www. tinkerartstudio.com to view all of our summer camp offerings and to register online, or email us at tinker@ tinkerartstudio.com or call (303) 5031902 for more information.

Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 9-15. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. June 12-16 and July 17-21. The most exciting upbeat horse camp around! Western or English riding. Drill Team is a group of horses and riders performing choreographed maneuvers to music. Fun, basic skillbuilding drills, and synchronized formations build riders’ confidence at riding while working as a team on horseback. Friday camp performance for family. Campers owning their own horses are welcome to bring them to

camp. Campers must be able to walk and trot independently. Cost: $500, deposit $200. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Max. 10 per camp. Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 4444291 or www.triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and slide shows from last year! This camp books quickly! See ad.

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center

Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camps

Longmont. Day Camp Ages 6-15. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Serving Boulder for 26 years. Your horse-crazy child can experience different fun with horses. Beginners or experienced riders. Western and English. Horsemanship Show Camp: June 5-9, July 31-August 4. Spend the week learning about horse shows and preparing you and your horse. Optional Saturday morning show. Morning Horse Shows: June 10 and August 5. Horsemanship Camp: June 19-23, July 10-14. Full days of working and riding horses, grooming, vet care, farrier, feeding and more! Tails, Trails and Horse Crafts: July 24-28. Ride and trail ride horses. Make beautiful masterpieces of horse art every day! Paint real horses! Cost: $500, deposit $200. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 444-4291 or www.triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings. TCR camps fill quickly! See ad.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Young Artists at Work

Boulder. For ages 5–12. March 27, May 29, November 20, and December 18. Young Artists at Work is BMoCA’s signature series of immersive art-making day camps, featuring individualized workshops designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and the museum’s exhibitions. With a different theme each day, workshops explore multiple mediums and concepts, including collage, painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, and more. Cost: $80, $75 for BMoCA members. Purchase all four camps for just $280, a savings of $40. Contact the museum for multiple camp, early bird, and referral discounts at (303) 443-2122 or info@bmoca.org. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and registration.

Boulder/Nederland. Ages 3-10+. M-F, 8 am to 4 pm. Nature Fun with Altitude! June 5-August 11. Flexible scheduling, Shuttle service available. Bulk rates and discounts, CCAP accepted. Wild Bear’s mission is to provide year-round educational programs to people of all ages fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment and promoting an environmentally aware and ecologically sound community. $65/day. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Appropriate outdoor clothing and program-specific gear. Call Melissa Freeman (303) 258-0495 or please email registrar@wildbear.org or check out www.wildbear.org for more information.

Coding and Multi-Media Arts

Boulder County. Day camp. Ages 8-12. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. June 5-9 or August 7-11. $195/week. Campers will be given opportunities to increase their skills and confidence in the use of technology and creative expression. They will utilize BitsBox online coding and programming tools to create their own apps that can be shared with friends and family. BitsBox will allow kids to animate objects and create mini-games—take your pet to the vet, play tic-tac-toe with a friend on another device, and create a virtual ant farm for your critter friends! Students will also have the opportunity to create projects with Hour of Code. When not in the lab, campers will be doing hands-on art activities, creating their own multi-media projects and learning how to use digital cameras and Photoshop. Computer lab, interactive games, hands-on art projects, outdoor recess, and an outdoor photo safari. Students should bring two peanut-free snacks, lunch, and weather-appropriate clothing. Location: 2222 14th Street. Contact Kate at (303) 443-0419 x108 or visit www.ywcaboulder.org/class/ youth-camps for more information.

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

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

Alaya Preschool—Boulder 3340 19th Street (303) 449-5248 Contact - Steve Sachs Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round w/camp Days: M-F. Hours: 7:45 am to 3:30 pm. Part-time and full-time. A division of Naropa University emphasizing creative arts, social play, exploration, and self-discovery. Alaya is a place where children unfold. They learn about themselves, about friendships, and about their world. Monthly open houses. Check the BCK calendar or call to RSVP. W: www.alayapreschool.org E: alaya@alayapreschool.org

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Emily Armiak Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: 5 1/2-hour program. Extended Hours: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Children experience exploratory learning and participate in a wide variety of developmental activities, including art, music, science, and dramatic play. Emphasis is on nurturing curiosity and friendships in a warm, welcoming environment. The school boasts three shady acres with beautiful, natural play areas. W: www.bixbyschool.org E: preschool@bixbyschool.org

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

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Blossom-French-Bilingual Preschool—Boulder 4700 Sioux Drive (303) 819-4084 Contact - Marie-Pierre Nicoletti Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - 5 yrs Licensed August to May, summer program Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Half-days available. Blossom is a Waldorf-inspired preschool. Blossom’s mission is to respect and support each child’s developmental needs and ensure that each student blossoms, and to nurture a confident and curious child through daily rhythms that connect to the seasons. E: thelanguageoffood@gmail.com

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette 1135 Cimarron Drive (702) 564-2210 Contact - Enrollment Line Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed Late August – May Program Days: M-F (full day). Boulder County Head Start is a no-charge, comprehensive preschool program, 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 support families’ engagement in their child’s education and help them connect with the resources they need to succeed. Income guidelines for eligibility apply. Se habla Español. Facebook: facebook.com/BoulderCountyHeadStart/ W: www.bouldercounty.org (search for Head Start)

Children’s Alley—Boulder 2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact - Staff Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Boulder’s only drop-in, temporary childcare center. Children are scheduled one day at a time and fees are based on a sliding scale, making them affordable to all. C-CAP accepted. Center features caring, experienced teachers, and nutritious meals and snacks are included. Please call or visit our website for more information. W: www.ywcaboulder.org/childrensalley E: childrensalley@ywcaboulder.org

Children’s House Preschool—Boulder 3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael Knuckey Ages: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am-11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. 5 hours to 29.5 hours/ week. Our dynamic preschool program brings children of all ages, abilities, and cultures together for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The four cornerstones of our 46-year-old program are Creativity, Nature and Science, Multiculturalism, and Service. Children learn lifelong skills and learn to care deeply about themselves, each other, and the Earth. We are piloting Boulder County Health’s “Farm to ECE” program this year, and have constructed 5 large garden beds that are cared for by our children and families. Children plant, water, harvest, wash and prepare our fresh grown produce for their snacks. Big congratulations to our executive director Elaine McCarthy, for entering into her 25th school year with Children’s House. A true educator, Elaine remained in the classroom as lead teacher, and has taught children from over 40 different home languages. Join us today. W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org E: info@childrenshousepreschool.org

Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder Ages: 2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (choose any two, three, four, or five days). The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage promotes a natural ongoing process that empowers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nurturing both intellect and spirit using the Reggio Emilia approach, your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teachers. Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day Pre-K program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kindergarten. Summer programs available for ages 2 - 8 yrs. Maximum enrollment of 15 children. Ratio 1:5. W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com

Exploring Minds Academy—Erie 4051 E. County Line Rd. (303) 828-3452 Contact: Sandy, Director Ages: 6 wks -11 years Licensed Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-F. 6 am to 6 pm. Quality early learning programs taught by loving and nurturing teachers. To ensure that your child is ready for school, all teachers are highly trained in early childhood education and work as partners with you to create a learning environment that is appropriate for each child. Specially designed classrooms filled with activities that encourage learning through discovery. Warm nutritious meals served. Flexible full- & part-time programs. Active military and educator discounts. Accept Colorado Child Care Assistance program. W: www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Flagstaff Academy Preschool—Longmont 2040 Miller Drive (303) 651-7900 Contact - Patty Quinn Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed August through May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30-11:20 am & 12:20-3:10 pm. Learning is fun for students and teachers at Flagstaff Academy’s preschool. Spanish is taught in both pre-K classes. Teachers use multi-sensory teaching strategies and work on building each child’s self-esteem. Students meet new friends as they are given ample opportunities to practice their social skills. W: www.flagstaffacademy.org E: pquinn@flagstaffacademy.org

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Forest Park Montessori School—Lafayette 2687 North Park Drive, Suite 102 (720) 260-0519 Contact - Adena M. Stedman, M.Ed. Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed August through May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:15 am-12 pm with an option for 3 or 5 afternoons 12 pm-3:30 pm. Afternoon special offerings include baking, natural history, gardening, and Spanish. FPMS is an authentic Montessori school and a full member of the American Montessori Society with fully credentialed lead teachers. The curriculum and environment nurtures creative thinking, peaceful social interactions, and individualized instruction that gives each child the opportunity to learn and develop at his or her own pace. FPMS has an active parent community with parent development workshops, many volunteer opportunities, and a parent board of directors. Call today to schedule an individual tour of our beautiful school. W: www.forestparkmontessori.org E: info@forestparkmontessori.org

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Melanie Leggett Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times. Parent/Toddler one day/week, 3-4-year-olds three half-days/ week, 4-5-year-olds four half-days/week. 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, nature immersion, and a foundation for preacademic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including art, music, and PE. Award-winning, master-level teachers with over 20 years of experience in each classroom. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

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Heart and Hands Montessori Center—Lafayette 1355 Forest Park Cir.,#100 (303) 444-0181 Contact - Susan Sears Smith Ages: 6 weeks through 3 years Year-round American Montessori Associate Member. Bilingual. Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:15 am-5:30 pm. Montessori-trained and experienced educators nurture each child in a warm, vibrant, beautiful environment. Outdoors: in the garden, on the playground, and walks through the surrounding forest park. Healthy nutrition is celebrated with food preparation and tasting. W: www.heartandhandsmontessori.com E: susan@heartandhandsmontessori.com

Kiddie Academy of Erie–Erie 641 Mitchell Way (303) 828-1030 Contact – Tarah Haverkate Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Year-round Program Days: M-F . Hours: 6:30 am-6 pm. Our passion is to deliver the highest quality childcare possible. This passion, and our 35 years in business, has earned us a leadership position in education-based childcare. It’s what drives us to positively shape the lives of children, families and communities everywhere. At Kiddie Academy, we never take a single moment of your child’s growth potential for granted. We feed your child’s curiosity and instinct to learn with days filled with age-appropriate activities designed to treat every experience as an opportunity to learn. W: kiddieacademy.com/erie E: erie@kiddieacademy.net

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. (8:30 am to 3:30 pm also available). $60 per day. Very active, loving child care in our happy home near Martin Park. Husband and wife team (both licensed 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. 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. Lots of outside time everyday. No bad weather here. Fun for your child; peace of mind for you. Closed 3-4 weeks in July. Closed during BVSD Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Breaks, with no charge to parents when closed. Full immunizations required. Celebrating our 25th year. E: barbara_don_mcgregor@msn.com

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS 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, 7 am to 6 pm. Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to 5:30 pm. Family-owned since 1995. The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, and music teacher. Educated and experienced teachers. Breakfast, lunch, and snack. Infant Center has a 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to students. Three developmental rooms—newborns, crawlers, and walkers. “Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Each child moves at his or her own pace to each developmentally appropriate group. Family-centered. Owner/ director on site. Call us for a personal tour. W: www.misscatherines.com

Montessori Academy—Lafayette 801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact - Beth Weekley 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 and Spanish are offered. Schedule a tour today! W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: montessori.academy@mac.com

Mountain Peak School—Longmont 11833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom Buckett Ages: 2 1/2-5 years Licensed August - June Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30-11:15 am and 12:30-3:15 pm. Mountain Peak School Preschool Our Preschool Program is designed to provide a strong foundation of learning and individual development to prepare each child for the future. An inspired, balanced curriculum is created by our degreed educators to meet the needs of each class and challenge each child at his/her own level. Fees: 3-4 year-old preschool, 2 mornings (T/Th) $2100, 3 mornings (M/W/F) $2,900, 5 mornings $4,300.00, Pre-Kindergarten $4,500.00 W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: mountainpeak@comcast.net

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Terri Allen Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9 and 12-month programs Hours: Staggered 8 am to 3 pm; extended day (7:30 am - 5:30 pm). Mountain Shadows provides an AMI Montessori environment in which children joyfully reach their full potential through the development of independence, academic excellence, respect for the environment, self and others, and moral responsibility to society. As a result children experience rapid development, accelerated learning, and grow in ways not possible anywhere else in Boulder County. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org

Mt. Hope Lutheran Preschool—Boulder 1345 S. Broadway (303) 499-9804 Contact - Rebecca Bell Ages: 2 1/2-10 years Licensed and CCAP August-May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm We are a faith-based program incorporating Christian values into the daily program to assist in nurturing the whole child. Our enriched environment is geared toward learning through play. Activities are planned to meet the developmental needs of the child along with a focus to nurture the child’s character to build their social/emotional development. Small class sizes & flexible schedules. Our highly qualified and professional staff has experience working with young children and are dedicated to the success of our program, the children and our families. New curriculum-Zoo-phonics geared to develop early literacy skills. W: www.mthopepreschool.org E: mthopepreschool@gmail.com

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

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Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact - Admissions Office Ages: 3-5 years ACSI Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:30 am and 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. RMCA’s preschool provides children with a loving, secure environment in which to learn and grow. Our developmentally responsive programs for 3- through 5-year-old children encourage learning through play. Spacious and welcoming classrooms allow for activities that are both child-and-teacher initiated. At 8:25 am, teachers open their doors to greet families and allow students to gently begin the day with their choice of quiet learning activities. Morning class times facilitate learning through a hands-on approach that is tailored for each age group. Parents may opt to pick up their children when their morning session ends at 11:30 am or enroll in our full-day program, with sessions ending at 3:15 pm. Our dedicated staff considers a day successful when every child leaves school feeling loved and having learned about God, themselves, and the world around them. W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org

Strawberry Farm Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder 805 Orman Drive (303) 709-0549 Contact - Rita Batiste Ages: 0-5 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. Nature & community-based program with experiential learning and outdoor play as the touchstone. All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided. W: www.strawberryfarmboulder.com E: admin@strawberryfarmboulder.com

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Marisa Ellman Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Part-time available. Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on, nurturing environment, where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years. Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment. W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com

TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy. (303) 776-7417 Contact - Cindy Wickham Ages: 8 weeks-6 years. Colorado Shines Level-4 rating. Year-round Hours: M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Half- and full-day options available. High-quality early education and child care that prepares children for lifelong success by nurturing the individual learning styles of all children. W: www.LearningWithTLC.org E: cwickham@LearningWithTLC.org

Treehouse Learning—Louisville 175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact - Patti Gee - Head of School Ages: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7 am to 6 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and full-day kindergarten. Our curriculum is comprehensive, integrating social skills with academics, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, secure environment, nutritious snacks and lunches, beautiful facility, and naturally landscaped grounds. Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; independent school, local family-owned since 1997. Limited availability in all groups. W: www.treehouselearning.com

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Schools technology, and PE programs. 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

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Patricia Jarvis 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, talented teachers, hands-on learning, and rich academics in language arts, mathematics, geography, science, music, art, and history. On-site pool and 3 shady acres with natural play areas and sports fields. W: www.bixbyschool.org E: admissions@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 pm. Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School. Situated on a picturesque, safe, and private 5.5acre campus, Boulder Country Day School provides a balanced, classical education distinguished by academic excellence and social development in a caring and supportive learning environment. Preparing all students to reach their potential. Summer camp June to August. W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Melanie Leggett Ages: K-Middle School Licensed & Accredited Aug-May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: Elementary 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, Middle School 8:45-3:30 Aftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pm. A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Social-emotional curriculum catered to each individual grade level. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Exceptional specials including art, music, Spanish, library,

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Hillside School—Boulder 6717 S. Boulder Road (303) 494-1468 Contact - Kathy Sherman Ages: 1st-9th grade Accredited August-May & Summer Program Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm. Hillside enables students with dyslexia and other learning differences to reach their academic potential. Four students per class. Individualized instruction. Specially-trained faculty. Multi-sensory approach. Half-day program. W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: info@hillsidelearning.org

Longmont Christian School—Longmont 1440 Collyer Street (303) 776-3254 Contact - Melody Jauregui Ages: 3 through High School Accredited August-May Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:15 am to 3 pm. Longmont Christian Preschool an academic environment that is fun and stimulating for children. We allow children opportunities to explore their world with creative play while developing the vital learning skills they need. W: longmontchristian.org E: info@longmontchristian.org

Mackintosh Academy—Boulder 6717 South Boulder Road (303) 554-2011 Contact - Jenny Strode Ages: K-8th Grade Licensed August - June + Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm For 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next generation gifted education. Mackintosh nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students in a caring community of learners so that they contribute to a world that needs them. Authorized IB World School, social-emotional learning, gifted and creative students, design/ innovation, service & sustainability, $18,206 to $18,734 with tuition assistance available. Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio. W: www.mackintoshacademy.com E: jenny@mackintoshacademy.com

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Mountain Peak School—Longmont 1833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom Buckett Ages: 3 - 12 yrs (6th grade) Licensed August - June/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:15 am to 3:15 pm. Mountain Peak is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Voted Longmont’s #1 private school two years in a row. We recognize that each child is unique, therefore our teachers are empowered to individualize curriculum based on each child’s developmental stage. We offer learning experiences that reach beyond the core academic areas beginning at the preschool level. We strive for excellence by nurturing each child’s intellect, curiosity, and social growth. And because studies have shown that large class sizes adversely affect learning, we are committed to keeping our classes small (15 maximum for 1st-6th grades, 10-12 for preschool & Kindergarten). Come and discover what “true” individualized curriculum is. Before/ after-school care available. We offer art, music, French, daily PE, Coding and STEM. W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: mountainpeak@comcast.net

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Terri Allen Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9 and 12-month programs Hours: Staggered 8 am to 3 pm; extended day (7:30 am - 5:30 pm). Mountain Shadows provides an AMI Montessori environment in which children joyfully reach their full potential through the development of independence, academic excellence, respect for the environment, self and others, and moral responsibility to society. As a result children experience rapid development, accelerated learning, and grow in ways not possible anywhere else in Boulder County. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact - Admissions Office Ages: PS-8th Grade ACSI Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Classical Christian education. Engaging minds, inspiring virtue... preparing for life. A high-quality education is important. But, education is more than just what you can accomplish; it is the shaping of persons into the very images we were created to become. RMCA cares about what matters and creating an environment where a child can think, and do, and grow toward God and others. Leaders stand out from the crowd and stand up for what is true. Our philosophy incorporates the best thoughts on education over the centuries, our methods whisper of the past while remaining the best preparation for the future; our students are not told what to think; they are taught how to think for themselves; our community thrives on family activities and shared values; our academic pursuits are worthy of thoughtful conversation and guided practice. Discover why your child should grow up here—it could make all the difference in the world. W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org

Running River School—Lafayette 1370 Forest Park Circle (303) 499-2059 Contact - Iris Kelly Ages: 5 to 14 Licensed August - May Program Days: M-F. 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. Academic Excellence that focuses on the process of learning and creating quality work through a curriculum that is meaningful, experiential, integrated, individualized and nature-based in a culture of collaboration and respect for grades K-8. W: www.runningriver.org E: admin@runningriver.org

Watershed School–Boulder 1661 Alpine Avenue (303) 440-7520 Contact - Admissions Ages: 6th-12th grades ACIS (2018 candidate) August-May Program Days: M-F, 8:10 am to 3:10 pm. Watershed is an uncommon school that fosters academic excellence and upstanding character through an innovative, rigorous and effective experiential college prep program. Our school is known for its engaged student body and its focus on global citizenship, experiential education, critical thinking, and real world problem solving. Our students experience adventure and wonder as they learn by doing and engage in complex, in-depth and abstract thought in written, oral and artistic forms. W: www.watershedschool.org E: admissions@watershedschool.org

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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY Longmont

Boulder Countywide Dog House Music

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

TINKER ART STUDIO BIRTHDAY PARTIES Ages: 3-13 1300 Yellow Pine Ave. Let Tinker help celebrate your child’s next birthday! The birthday child and their guests will have a great time being creative and making a unique art project chosen from our elaborate pARTy menu, while parents sit back and enjoy watching the young artists at work. The best part—when the last present has been opened and crumb of cake eaten, we take care of all the cleanup! For further details and to reserve your pARTy, visit tinkerartstudio.com. Hours: Saturday afternoon slots available. Contact: Staff 303-503-1902 tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com

Adventure Quest & Sword Games Birthdays Throughout Front Range

Ages: 6+ Exciting quests, team games, treasure hunts, and more! Choose from a variety of options, customize the theme, and let Renaissance Adventures lead an unforgettable experience! We join your birthday party or other event in costume and equipped with safe foam swords and other props. Be a hero in a new Star Wars-themed adventure, journey as Frozen-themed princesses in a treasure quest, rally teams in Viking capture the flag, or pick some other fantastic option! Offering summer quests, holiday quests, after-school programs, and birthday parties in Boulder and beyond since 1995. 303-786-9216 www.RenaissanceAdventures.com

Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 10 111 W. Baseline Road Birthday parties at the Lafayette Recreation Center. Choose from tree climbing, skateboarding or swimming! Price includes party room/skatepark shelter, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods, and one of our special party “themes.” Contact: Staff 303-665-0469 www.cityoflafayette.com/parties

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Ages: 5 to adult 525 Courtney Way Rock & Roll Birthday Parties! Authentic rock & roll birthday parties for kids, teens, and adults. Rock & roll makeover, interactive music video games on our giant flat screen, live performance by teen band. Hours: By appointment. Contact: Gary Lennox 303-664-1600 Contact@doghousemusic.com www.rockandrollbirthday.com

WOW! Children’s Museum Ages: 1-11 110 N. Harrison Avenue Celebrate your child’s next birthday in a fun, hands-on, and educational environment! Two-hour affordable and customizable party packages include party room rental, paper goods, playtime in the museum, and more! For a unique experience, after-hour private parties available on Fridays. Days and Hours: Book online or call for details. Contact: Museum Staff 303-604-2424 www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties Ages: 4 -12 4255 Nelson Road $350 / $100 deposit. 2-hour party: for up to 10 children (additional fee for over 10). Join the fun of horse games, playing with the mini horses, and painting the special B-day horse, along with a lead-line ride! Of course it’s washable paint! Kids and parents leave saying it’s the best party and setting they have ever been to! 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 guests! Check out our slide show on the Web page. Contact: Lynn McChesney 303-444-4291 lynntriplecreek@gmail.com www.triplecreek-ranch.com

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Louisville Nederland Mountain Kids Gymnastic-Themed Parties Ages: 2-10 474 S. Taylor Ave. (in the Colorado Technology Center) Gymnastics-themed birthday parties include 1 hour of gymnastics time with our enthusiastic birthday party staff. Activities include a gigantic obstacle course, trampoline, games, relays, parachute play, and 30 minutes of party time for cake, presents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, invitations, thank-you notes, and party favors, and, of course, take care of all the cleanup! Great parties for kids of all ages! Call for fees. Contact: Anna Narvaes 303-665-8287

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

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After-School Programs Dance

Arts & Science TINKER ART STUDIO North Boulder

CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Boulder

Ages: 5-13 3400 Marine Street Are you looking for an enriching experience that is so much fun your kids won’t even realize how much they are learning? CU Science Discovery offers a variety of after-school and student-day-off/holiday programs designed to inspire budding science enthusiasts. Programs explore technology and science using hands-on activities that are sure to delight. Please register online or by phone. C: Anjali Maus www.sciencediscovery.colorado.edu P: 303-735-2230

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley

SUNFLOWER ART STUDIO Boulder

Ages: 4-15 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200 Our teachers love children’s art more than anything else. Unique teaching-method engages children to discover and learn while creating beautiful works. We focus on teaching children to start their artwork with a simple idea and make it into a colorful, detailed and beautifully finished art piece. With a little encouragement, patience, and love children will become talented artists. Small group classes, all 2-D mediums including drawing, acrylic and watercolor painting, collage and basics of composition. Afterschool classes, homeschool groups and workshops. Hours: Daily. Please see our schedule and online gallery for more information. C: Lika Gitis sunflowerkidsartstudio@gmail.com www.artsunflower.com P: 720-939-7545

Grades K-5 Offering high-quality enrichment classes after school and on no-school days. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in video game development, LEGOS™, sports, music and language. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County. Please visit our website for complete class listings. Registration is available online or by phone. Program Days: M-Sat. C: Lifelong Learning lifelong.learning@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968

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Ages: 18 months to 16 years old 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children (and adults!) to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Choose from weekly classes, drop-in art, weekend workshops, private lessons and school-day-off and holiday camps in a variety of mediums— wheel throwing and hand building ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media, and more. Visit us online for a complete class schedule and to register. Hours: Daily programming. C: Staff tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com P: 303-503-1902

KINESIS DANCE Boulder

Ages: 3-18 5603 Arapahoe Ave, Unit 6. We are a youth-focused dance company offering high quality competitive and recreational level dance. Classes offered include preschool dance, creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary and multi-cultural dance. Hours: M-Sat. 9 am to 8 pm. C: Cindy or Kirsten kinesisdance@outlook.com www.KinesisDance.com P: 720-515-6268

LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY Longmont

Ages: 3-Adult 1422 Nelson Road Longmont’s only pre-professional ballet school. Benefit from the very finest in classical dance training. Experience the joy of movement through ballet, pointe, men’s classes, jazz, modern, hip hop, and ballet in the air. Grow with us as an artist in the studio and on stage! Hours: Call for days and hours. C: Marcy Cox office@longmontdancetheatre.com www.ldtacademy.com P: 303-772-1335

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After-School Programs 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. 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

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 fun@mountainkidslouisville.com www.mountainkidslouisville.com P: 303-665-8287

MUSIC TOGETHER® of Boulder Ages: Birth to 5 years. Boulder’s premier early childhood music & movement program. Celebrating 20 years! Offering Family classes and Babies-Only music classes. Music enrichment through intimate experiential classes. Learn how to support your child’s musical growth in a rich, fun, nurturing environment. Three locations: downtown, north & The Birth Center. FREE demo classes offered. Hours: M-Sun, mornings, afternoons & evenings. Call or visit our website. C: Jane Simms Roche www.musictogetherboulder.com P: 720-440-2775

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

Music

Gymnastics Cheerleading

Ages: Infants to age 7. Award-winning music and movement programs celebrating over 15 years in Boulder! Introductory Babies Class for newborns through 9 months and caregivers. Mixed-age classes for infants through age 4 with their caregivers integrating singing/movement/instrument play in a playful yet structured environment. Big Kids Class (Ages 5-7), optional dropoff program integrating drumming, conducting, solfege (ear training), creative expression, and more. Free demo classes and online registration. Hours: Weekday mornings, Saturday morning, and evenings. Register online. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

MY LOCAL MUSIC LESSONS We Come To You!

Ages: 6 and up Custom music lessons. ALL instruments in the convenience of YOUR home, same cost as stores or studios! Front Range Locations, Ft Collins to Boulder, to Denver, and between! A+ background-checked instructors, A+ rating BBB, convenient online scheduling. From website click “purchase lessons” button to browse by location, instrument and instructor. 1st lesson FREE w/ 1st month, coupon code 1stfree at checkout for 25% OFF 1st 4 pack. FREE lessons for referrals also! Days and Hours: 9 am to 9 pm. 7 days a week C: Lee Johnson booking@mylocalmusiclessons.com mylocalmusiclessons.com P: 303-558-6160

BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder

MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

Ages: Walking and up 474 S. Taylor Avenue At Mountain Kids there are

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

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PARLANDO School of Musical Arts Boulder

Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School of Musical Arts offers private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice/singing, acting and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 650 students each week. More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. C: Staff info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006

SANDY BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO

Piano

Niwot

Ages: All Individual private lessons in flute, violin, and piano. Group Lessions: a) Intro to Music, 1 semester- explore flute, violin or piano, b) Penny Whistle Program—ideal class for ages 3 to 6. Fees:Pay by semester/session. Call for current class times. C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

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Arts

INTEGRAL STEPS Regional

Ages: 3-10 Integrative programming for all! BAMM (Biology. Art. Music. Movement), SAMM (Spanish. Art. Music. Movement), Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes, Jungle Book Kids, and community events at Moxie Bread Co! Partnerships with Reel Kids Theater/Film School, Longmont Dance Theatre, Louisville Recreation Center, & The Dalcroze School of the Rockies.Hours: M, Th, F. C: Emma Shubin integral.steps@gmail.com www.integralsteps.org P: 585-704-5751

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GROUP & INDIVIDUAL PIANO/ KEYBOARD CLASS 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. Individual private piano lessons are also available. Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

ART ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder

Ages: All 3970 Broadway St., Unit 201E Rocky Ridge Music Academy offers individual and group lessons, giving students of all ages and levels a variety of opportunities to work with exceptional artists, teachers, and colleagues within the vibrant NoBo Arts District. Rocky Ridge has been providing transformative music education since 1942. In addition to instruction on all orchestral instruments, we offer lessons in composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world. Hours: 30-, 45- and 60-minute lessons available 7 days a week. C: Max Wolpert MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org www.rockyridge.org P: 303-449-1106

BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Ages: 3-13 Musical theater, film , and music lessons. Over 30 years teaching drama, dance, and music to kids in Boulder. Our studio is about having fun. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity, friendship. Once-a-week classes with a final production, costumed on stage for friends and family. Show themes change each semester and are geared to entertain children and families. Hours: M-F. 3 to 7 pm. Sliding fee & scholarships. Please check our website for class times and days. C: Pollyanna Demitro www.bpac.biz P: 303-859-4195

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THEATER

MUSIC Swimming

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS

After-School Programs Swimming

Theater

Tutoring What, I studied!

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

Ages: 2 months and up 795 S. Sherman Street-Longmont 311 Mapleton-Boulder At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. Our Longmont facility features two warm-water indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures your child the safest and most comfortable water experience. Our new satellite Boulder location is a convenient alternative for Boulder families. We are the swim lesson experts—stop by our child-friendly Longmont facility to discover the difference. Hours: Longmont—M-Th- 7 am to 7 pm, Fri- 8 am to 1 pm. Please call for Boulder schedule. C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229

OCEAN FIRST SWIM Boulder

Ages: 6 months and up 3015 Bluff Street At the Ocean First Swim School, we provide a fun, supportive and comfortable environment to learn new swimming skills. Our private facility, small class sizes, and 89° heated indoor pool allow swimmers to focus on learning new skills and not worry about their comfort in the water. Programs Days: M-Th, 9 am to 6 pm, and Fri, 3 to 6 pm. swim@oceanfirst.blue www.oceanfirst.blue P: 303-444-7234

BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield

Ages: 3-18. BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, & community performances. Classes​and audition-based performances​ available throughout the year for beginning to advanced students. Check our website for schedule and registration information. Hours: After-school, schedules vary. C: Mary Wilkie info.backstorytheatre@gmail.com www.backstorytheatre.org P: 720-263-0836

ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS Boulder

Ages: 5-16 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135 (near Arapahoe & 55th) Boulder’s premier youth theatre offers Boulder’s best theatrical training in musical theatre, acting, voice, dance, improvisation, & more. After-school programs, Actors Academy Program, and summer camps. C: Barry Freniere info@theaterforkids.net www.theaterforkids.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.com P: 303-245-8150

KIDSPIRATION TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT Boulder County

DREAMCATCHER’S LEGACY OF LEARNING Boulder

Ages: 5 to Adult 5277 Manhattan Circle #103 We provide one-to-one supplemental educational services in reading, spelling, math, writing, critical thinking, and study skills. We promise at least one grade level increase in 30 hours of instruction, or we will teach your child for free. 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. Check out our new Executive Function and Early Education classes! Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pm C: Staff admin@thelegacyoflearning.org www.thelegacyoflearning.org P: 303-444-8422

Grades: K-6 Do you have a bright child I can help your child in who thrive is struggling with school, whether it is an area learning of strength or weakness foror focus? them. As a Colorado licensed Is your child experiencing any or teacher who has taught for all of the following: 24 years, it is my pleasure • Behind in reading or math to build your child’s skills • Weak organizational skills through a creative, multidi• Difficulty paying attention in school mensional approach to learnLEARNING • Illegible writing or writing not at ability ing. PATHWAYS • ADD/ADHD Hours: M-F. Times as per Boulder student’s needs. We come to Open the door to a permanent path of learning Ages: 7 and upthat goes you. beyond tutoring or medication. We utilize the latest 1790 30th Street, #235 C: Holly Shawbrain research in our individualized, one-on-one program. Is your child struggling with kidspirationeducation@gmail.com See why thousands have succeeded--your child can too! reading, diagnosed with dyskidspirationeducation.weebly.com lexia, behind in math, P: (720) 476-0444 LEARNING experiencing PATHWAYS PATHWAYS difficulty putting thoughts into words? BOULDER OFFICE - 303 303-499499-1941 We help where traditional www.learningpathwayscolorado.com tutoring can’t. Our multisensory methods get quick results that last a lifetime. An average student will achieve a 2-grade-level increase in just a few weeks of intensive instruction. Hours: M-F, 9 am-6 pm C: Deborah Kratovil learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net www.learningpathwayscolorado.com P: 303-499-1941

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SUMMER Calendar of Events ART/MUSEUMS Through June 4—Denver Create-n-Takes, for all ages, Sat/Sun, from 10:30 am to 4 pm, located at the Denver Art Museum at 100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy. Get inspired and create art with these facilitated in-gallery activities! Pattern This, Bead That in the North Building, Level 3. Explore the floral and geometric patterns on beaded bandolier bags, then create and decorate your own. Light the Way in the North Building, Level 5. Discover the importance of animals throughout Asia, and make a lamp that shines. Contact Camila Navarrette at (720) 913-0052 or check out denverartmuseum.org/ programs/create-n-takes for more information. June 6 to August 18—Denver Create-n-Takes, for all ages, Tu-F, from 10:30 am to 3 pm, located at the Denver Art Museum at 100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy. See above for more information. Through November—Denver Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. $4-$5. Also, check out Extreme Mammals through January 8th and Mummies: New Secrets From The Tombs and the IMAX film Mummies: Secrets of The Pharaohs through February 2017. Call (303) 370-6000 for more information. First Tuesdays—Denver Target Tuesday Nights from 4 to 8 pm, for all ages at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work. Through their generous sponsorship to the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play FREE the first Tuesday of each month. Now to 2020—Denver The Denver Art Museum will offer free general admission to ALL youth, ages 18 and under. Youth pricing for all special ticketed exhibitions $5. For more information check out w w w. d e n v e r a r t m u s e u m . o r g / freeforkids. Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days, from 9 to 10:15

am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm; runs from early September through late May at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive dropin program encourages children ages 2-5 to engage in creative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their parents. Call (303) 651-8374 for more information. Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, open Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824. 2nd/4th Saturday—Longmont Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) 12 to 12:45 pm, for ages 5-8 and 1 to 2 pm, for ages 9-12, located at 667 4th Ave. Free with family membership. $10 drop-in. Your children will learn about contemporary art, create artwork and bring it home. Preregistration is encouraged. Call Mary Chapin Durling at (303) 6512787 or email info@firehouseart. org or check out www.firehouseart. org for more information. Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING

May 13—Boulder Silent Films for all ages at 11 am/3 pm. located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr/4800 Baseline Dr. Watch short silent films with live musical accompaniment by Rodney Sauer of the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. Fun for the whole family! No reservations required. Sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3100 or lackoffh@boulderlibrary.org or check out /boulderlibrary.org for more information. Ongoing—Boulder Storytimes at the Main Library for ages birth to 36 months. Age-

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appropriate storytime posters will be posted by the doors to the Mt. Sanitas room by 9 am and direct patrons to take a token for each person in their group. Limit of 40 to each storytime. Time are: Lap Babies (birth to 15 months) on Tuesdays, at 9:15 am; Cruisers & Crawlers (15-24 months) on Wednesdays, at 9:15 am, Younger Toddler Time (24-30 months) on Mondays, at 9:15 am; Older Toddler Time (30-36 months) on Thursdays, at 9:15 am. Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org or call (303) 441-3100 for more information. Ongoing—Boulder County/Denver Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Story Time for ages 1-6, located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder, 14644 Orchard Pkwy #1000 in Westminster, and 8340 Northfield Blvd. in Denver. Weekly Story Time with a craft or activity for preschoolers. It’s Free and lots of fun. Check our website for times and directions. Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or email lynne@ grtoys.com or check out grtoys. com for more information. T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30, bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library. Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please email howardm@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/ event/kids-family/storytime for more times and information.

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May 20—Boulder “The Chemistry of Energy,” for ages 5-18, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, located at CU Boulder Cristol Chemistry Room 140. This enlightening show will demonstrate many conversions of energy! Students will learn more about how plants harvest sunlight and about the origin of coal and oil from photosynthetic organisms. Contact Candice Bartholomew at (303) 492-5011 or djnadmin@jila. colorado.edu or check out www. colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tues, from 7 to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348. 1st & 3rd Fridays—Boulder Mothers & Babies—Leaders’ support group, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Also offers support groups for new moms and babies under 6 months old for a nominal fee. Call (303) 530-0698 or visit our website at www.momsandbabies.org for more information. 2nd and 4th Mondays—Boulder First Presbyterian Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:15 am, at 1820 15th Street. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455. 1st Mondays—Boulder La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, from 10 to 11:30 am, located in the Community Room at Boulder Nurse Midwives, 4800 Riverbend Road, Suite 100. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-tomother support, and encouragement to women who are nursing their toddlers. Babies and children welcome. For more information call Diane at (303) 444-9849, Linda at (720) 314-8839, or Kate at (303) 473-9918. 2nd Tuesdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, at 7 pm, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or email or check out longmontlll.org for more information. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays—Boulder Renaissance Adventures Dropin Hike using Pokemon GO App for ages 6 to adult, from 6:15 to

8:15 pm. Adventure League Go! is a safe and fun event for all ages oriented around hiking and interactive trainer challenges. Participants also engage in a variety of live-action role playing challenges, such as beanbag games of agility, performances and social encounters, and a costume contest. Call (303) 786-9216 to pre-register or check out www. RenaissanceAdventures.com for more information. 3rd Tuesdays—Boulder Local mothers are invited to a free meeting of the Boulder County chapter of Mothers & More. We connect moms through evening meetings, speakers, moms’ night out, book discussions, children’s activities, and MORE. Come and meet us! Check online at www. meetup.com/Mothers-MoreBoulder-County for more up-todate information. 3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 9223549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location. Daily—Countywide Boulder County WIC Program. Supplemental foods and nutritional health education for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women with children up to 5 years. Ongoing enrollment at 5 clinic sites. Boulder Office: 3305 Broadway; San Juan Office: 3100 34th St. in Boulder; Longmont Office: 529 Coffman, Suite 200; Salud Clinic: 231 East 9th in Longmont; Tri-cities Office: 1345 Plaza Court North, 3A in Lafayette. FREE. Call (303) 441-1451. Mondays/Saturdays—Longmont The Family Garden Mommy & Me Yoga for ages 0-1, from 10:30-11:45 am Mondays and Saturdays from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. Located at 600 S. Airport Rd., Suite B. Connect with your baby while stretching, moving, and relaxing your body. Includes calming breath, stretching, slow vinyasa sequences, standing poses and relaxation all with a hardworking, postpartum body in mind. Babies join in on most poses and have their own yoga and massage session towards the end of class. Suitable for all yogis­ — new, experienced and still in diapers! Call Rachel at (303) 678-1144 or please email Debbie@familygarden.org or check www.familygarden.org for more information. Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms). New group for mothers of school-age

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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. Saturdays—Boulder Teen Art Therapy Groups, for ages 13-17, from 12 to- 2 pm, located at Sterling Drive Studios 5378, Studio 6. Express Yourself! No art experience necessary. Teens can make a mess and get real together about issues that concern them. Contact Catherine M. Houston, LPC at (720) 628-0158 or catherine@catherinemhoustonlpc. c o m o r c h e c k o u t w w w. catherinemhoustonlpc.com for more information. Ongoing–Denver Create Playdate, for ages 3-5 recommended, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. Drop in on the second Wednesday of the month—with extended summer hours in June, July and August—for hands-on artmaking with your little ones! This playful program designed specifically for preschool-aged children offers a fun art project and storytime to build growing minds and inspire lifelong creativity. Youth general admission is free every day thanks to Free for Kids. Contact Shannon Robb at (720) 913-0053 or check out denverartmuseum.org/programs/ create-playdate for more information. Ongoing—Boulder Tinker Art Studio classes for ages 18 months to 13 years old, located at 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue, Unit B, in NoBo. Programming offered daily. Weekly “Drop-In” classes are on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the school year. Call Tinker Art Studio at (303) 503-1902 or email tinker@tinkerartstudio.com for more information or check out tinkerartstudio.com to register. Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200. Call Lika Gitis at (720) 939-7545 or email lika@artsunflower.com or visit us at www.artsunflower.com. Ongoing—Lafayette pARTiculars Art Gallery/Studio Art Classes and Workshops for ages 7 to teens, located at 401 S. Public Road, Unit 1. Taught by experienced artists and art educators. Call April Christenson

at (303) 665-3642 or you can email aprilgchristenson@gmail.com or check out wwwparticularsart.com for more information. Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidized child care for children ages 0-12, with drop-in open hours for application assistance and question opportunity on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm, at 3460 N. Broadway in Boulder and 1921 Corporate Center Circle, Suite 3F in Longmont. Questions? (303) 678-6014, please email ccap@ bouldercounty.org or call the bilingual outreach coordinator at (303) 928-0821. Must be county resident, income and activity requirements apply. Download an application and checklist online at www.bouldercountychildcare.org. Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults! helps families and individuals enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Medicaid and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0 to $50 depending on family income. Healthy Kids and Adults! can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a new health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. For more information, call (720) 515-1454. Ongoing—Longmont Swim•Float•Swim! Aquatic Academy—The ultimate swim lesson experience for ages 6 months and up. Boulder County’s only dedicated warm-water swim lesson facility where children learn to swim and float independently in weeks, not years. The Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or email judy@infantaquatics.com for more information. Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, located at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes. Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information. Ongoing—Boulder Free Music Together Demo Classes, for ages infants through 4 year olds and caregivers, located at Boulder Piano Gallery 3111

Walnut Street. Music Together is a research-based music and movement program. Plant the seeds for musical growth through singing, movement, instrument play. Mixed-age classes, siblings welcome. Weekday mornings, evenings, Saturday mornings. Contact Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or jsmolens@ mountainsongmusic.com or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com for more information.

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Through November 18—Boulder Boulder Farmers Market. Saturday mornings through November 18th and Wednesday afternoons through October 4th starting May 3rd. May 6—Estes Park Duck Race for all ages, from noon to 3 pm. Thousands of little yellow rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall River at Nicky’s Resort where they begin their journey. Competition/Race, Fair/ Festival. Children’s activities, live music, Free admission. May 7—Longmont Blacksmith Demonstration at the Farm, for all, from 10 am to 1 pm, drop-in, located at 8348 Ute Hwy 66. Watch blacksmiths forge new tools to be used at the Agricultural Heritage Center. Blacksmithing was a common trade that supported agriculture, mining and construction in creating and repairing all things iron and steel. This drop-in program is appropriate for all ages. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace. org for more information. May 11—Boulder How to Pay for College seminar, for all ages, from 5:15 to 6:15 pm, located at Gateway Park Fun Center at 4800 North 28th Street. Free educational seminar on how to pay for college. RSVP is required. Space is limited. Kids can play a free round of miniature golf while parents attend presentation. Email p.braun@ubs. com for information or to register or visit ubs.com/team/braun or call Peter Braun at (303) 441-5375 for more information. May 12, June 9, July 9—Lafayette Art Night Out for all ages, from 5 to 9 pm, located at Old Town Lafayette, 311 S. Public Road. Lafayette’s Art Night Out boasts a host of activities for all ages. Street performers, stilt walkers, face painters, live statues, balloon twisters and magicians provide exciting entertainment for children of all ages. Featuring a fantastic line-up of Colorado musicians. Contact Rachel Hanson at (303) 661-1261 or rachel.hanson@ cityoflafayette.com or check out

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www.cityoflafayette.com/ano for more information. May 12—Lafayette Family Dance Party for all ages, from 6 to 8 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Let’s party! Join us for an after-hours event for the whole family! Put on your dancing shoes for an evening of fun activities, including a kid-friendly DJ, games, giveaways, snacks, and more! Tickets are required. Contact Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information. May 14—Boulder Two Witches & A Prince for all ages at 11 am and 2 pm, at Boulder Theater, 2032 14th Street. The story of a hapless prince looking for his princess. Aided by the Good Witch but thwarted by the Bad Witch at every turn, he courts Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Sleeping Beauty. The story features the usual collection of fairy tale characters: stepsisters, dwarves, dragons, gargoyles, bats, and fairies and at least one ball and a wedding celebration. Fun for the whole family! check out bouldertheater.com for more information. May 20—Westminster Bloomapalooza for all ages from 9 am to 5 pm, located at 6252 W. 104th Ave. Join the Butterfly Pavilion for Bloomapalooza. This nature-filled extravaganza celebrates the wonder of flowers and the pollinators who make their growth possible. This event is part of our national Pollinator Awareness through Conservation and Education (PACE) initiative focused on increasing awareness of invertebrate pollination, encouraging the conservation and restoration of habitats. C o n t a c t Tr o y B r a d b u r y o r check out www.butterflies.org/ event/bloomapalooza/ for more information. May 20, 21—Broomfield/Longmont Join in the Dance Concert, for all ages, at 4 pm, May 20 at 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield Auditorium, and on May 21, at Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Rd. in Longmont. The Boulder Children’s Chorale and Grace Studios School of Dance are presenting a tribute to American Musical Theater. Come listen and watch as our singers and dancers create Broadway magic! Tickets $5-$10 (under 6 free) Contact Erin Christensen at (303) 554-7692 or boulderchorale@gmail.com or check out www.boulderchorale.org for more information. May 21—Denver Konstantin Dimopoulos “The Blue Trees” Family Fun Day, for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located on 16th St. Family Fun Day will

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take place ot Skyline Park on the 16th Street Mall, giving families a FREE opportunity to color 200 child-sized trees, participate in environmentally friendly educational activities, and enjoy kid-friendly entertainment. Contact David Moke at (720) 503-6832 or check out denvertheatredistrict.com for more information.

May 25—Westminster Homeschool Day at Butterfly Pavilion for ages 5 to 18, from 10 am to 4: pm, located at 6252 W. 104th Ave. Homeschoolers and your families, these days are reserved especially for you! Take advantage of these exciting opportunities to explore our engaging exhibits and interact with thousands of invertebrates, all without the crowds! Each Homeschool Day incorporates exciting themed activities great for all ages. Contact Troy Bradbury at TroyBradbury@ymail.com or check out www.butterflies.org for more information. May 27-29—Boulder Boulder Creek Festival. Three days of festivities featuring vendor booths, family activities, food and entertainment all on the banks of Boulder Creek. May 29—Boulder BolderBoulder 10k Road Race for all ages. One of the largest and most highly acclaimed 10Ks in the world, with runners, joggers, walkers and spectators of all ages, many in costume, and a bash at the finish line in Folsom Field stadium.

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June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15–Boulder Alternatives to Anger for grades 3-5, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th St #306. Does your child need Strategies to deal with Anger? Get the Tools to deal with Anger Constructively! Kids will Identify Anger Triggers, Anger Boundaries, Learn the Anger Rules, Clarify the Costs of hurtful behaviors, Develop a C.O.P. (chill out plan), Learn how Anger can be Helpful, Practice Positive Problem Solving Strategies, Accepting No, Dealing with Frustration, Practical Ideas & Strategies. Contact Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or sLewis. consulting@gmail.com or check out ss4k.com for more information. June 11-August 13—Boulder Colorado Shakespeare Festival for all ages, CU Boulder. Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and in the newly renovated indoor

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University Theatre. Check out www.coloradoshakes.org for more information. June 13, 27, July 11, 25—Boulder Folk Dancing for Kids! for ages 3 and up, from 6:15 to 7 pm. on Tuesday eventides, located at Boulder Municipal Plaza (beside the Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th Street.) A fun family evening to learn children’s dances from around the world and experience our cultural heritage and appreciate other countries and peoples. No experience needed. FREE program for kids of all ages and their parents, sponsored by Postoley, Danceophile Studio, and the City of Boulder HRC. Contact Tom Masterson at (303) 499-6363 or email tom.masterson@colorado. edu or check out www.postoley.org for more information. June 17—Boulder “From Very BIG to very small: Microscopy & Powers of Ten!” for ages 5-18, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, located at CU Boulder Duane Physics G1B30. Physics Professor Tom Perkins will s-t-r-e-t-c-h your imagination and give students new perspectives on the vastness of the very large and very small spaces that science seeks to understand, view, and measure. Students will be allowed to view all sorts of matter through very powerful lens, telescopes and microscopes. CU Wizards shows are FREE STEM shows for students ages 5-18 and families. Contact Candice Bartholomew at (303) 492-5011 or djnadmin@jila.colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/ cuwizards for more information. June 20, 21—Lafayette Discovery Days Science Program from 10 am to 12 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Science is for everyone, science is everywhere, science is fun! In this month’s Discovery Days program, we’re learning about Our Animal Friends! WOW!’s Discovery Days program encourages free exploration of different monthly themes through multi-sensory science activities, dramatic role play, relevant math and reading opportunities, and craft projects. Included with Museum admission. Contact Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

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June 2—Longmont Fun on the Farm: This Little Piggie, for ages 3-6 with adult companion, at 9:30 am, located at 8348 Ute Hwy 66. Do your kids get excited about farm animals and being outside? Children ages 3-6 with adult companions will learn all about pigs through stories and activities, and then visit live pigs in their farm pen. Stay and

enjoy visiting the other animals on the farm as well! Event repeats at 10:30 am. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@ bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information. June 5 to August 16—Boulder Nature Play for all ages, from 9 am to 11 am, located at 1001 Arapahoe. FREE nature play programs are designed to connect children to nature, outdoor play and learning. We provide the fun you provide the supervision. Nature explorers need to be prepared for any type of weather. Simply drop-in, sign-up and have fun. We gather in the Labyrinth area just west of the Boulder Main Library. Contact Judy Evans at (720) 3761049 or evansj@bouldercolorado. gov or check out cityofboulder.gov/ natureplay for more information. June 6—Lafayette Movies in the Park, for all ages, from dusk til 10 pm, located at 1600 Caria Drive. “Grab a lawn chair or blanket. All movies are free! Service dogs only. Contact Marty Walsh at marty.walsh@ cityoflafayette.com or check out www.cityoflafayette.com/moviesinthepark for more information. June 7-August 9—Boulder Bands on the Bricks for all ages, every Wednesday. Starting at 6 pm. From oldies to alternative and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County’s premiere outdoor summer concert series on Pearl Street Mall. Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the front range under the stars. June 9–Boulder The LEGO® Movie, for all ages, at 3 pm, located at 4800 Baseline Rd. Rated PG. No reservations required. Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Contact Monnie Nilsson at (303) 411-3100 or nilssonm@ boulderlibrary.org or check out b o u l d e r l i b r a r y. o rg f o r m o r e information. June 6–August 20,—Denver Family Backpacks for all ages. open regular museum hours, located at 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. Trek through the Denver Art Museum galleries with a family backpack full of artmaking activities, games and puzzles. Backpacks available Tuesday–Sunday (the museum is closed Monday). Available in the Hamilton Building, level 1. Each family backpack holds a different art adventure to help you and your little ones explore the museum! Contact Shannon Robb at (720) 913-0053 or check out denverartmuseum.org/programs/ family-backpacks/ for more information.

June 9, 10­—Boulder The Firebird/Petrushka, for ages 5+, from 7:30 pm, June 9th, 2 pm and at 7:30 pm on June 10th, located at Dairy Center for the Arts 2590 Walnut Street. Danse Etoile Ballet presents two classic ballets, The Firebird and Petruskha. Experience these enchanting Russian fairytales and the captivating characters of their whimsical world in a way you’ve never seen before. You won’t want to miss these artistic interpretations where Russia’s lore comes to life. Tickets at: tickets.thedairy.org/ Online/DanseEtoileBallet. Check out tickets.thedairy.org/Online/ DanseEtoileBallet for more information. June 12-22—Boulder Space Camp - Social Communication Intervention Group, M-Th. for ages 9-12, from 9 to 11 am, located at 2501 Kittredge Loop, Rd 409 UCB. FREE camp made possible through a generous grant from the Scottish Rite Foundation. In this collaboration between then Sommers-Bausch Observatory and Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic at CU Boulder, children with autism are asked to bring a typical peer or relative to engage in joint projects related to space exploration! Contact Alison Kroening at (303) 492-3066 or slhcappointments@colorado.edu or check out for more information. June 18—Boulder Boulder Ballet’s Ballet in the Park for all ages, at 7 pm. Boulder Ballet’s dancers put on a familyfriendly show and little ones are invited on stage for a lesson in Central Park’s bandshell. Check out boulderballet.org for more information. June 23-25—Boulder Into the Woods for ages 7 and up, at 7 pm on the 23rd, 12 & 7 pm on the 24th and 2 pm on the 25th, located at 5311 Western Avenue, Ste. 135. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Contact Barry Freniere at (303) 245-8150 or info@theaterforkids.net or check o u t w w w. t h e a t e r f o r k i d s . n e t / boulder_summer_camp/ for more information. June 24-25—Estes Park Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, for all ages, June 24 from 9:30 am to 5 pm and June 25 from 9:30 am to 4 pm, located at Bond Park at E. Elkhorn & MacGregor streets. Family event with Scandinavian music, dance, crafts and food vendors. Includes the Fjellborg Viking re-enactors

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and encampment, cultural & lefse demonstration tents, children’s crafts activities including flower crowns & dala horse painting, Midsummer pole raising at 10 am Saturday. Live entertainment continuous both Sat. & Sun. Free, all ages, wheelchair accessible. Parking adjacent. Contact Cathy Allen at (303) 449-9596 or check out www.estesmidsummer.com for more information. June 29—Boulder Colorado Music Festival - Olga Kern Plays Rachmaninoff, for ages 5+, from 7:30 pm, located at 900 Baseline Rd. Colorado Music Festival’s 40th Anniversary Season starts in high gear with the return of the “immensely talented” (Washington Post) pianist Olga Kern to perform music by her countrymen— Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini. Contact Brandi Numedahl or check out coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/ opening-night-kern/ for more information.

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July 3rd—Erie

Extravaganza for all ages. Fireworks, music, food, drinks, children’s activities and more, all day. Check erieco.gov for more information.

July 4—Boulder Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast for all ages. Fireworks display, live music and fun in CU’s Folsom Field stadium. July 4—Lafayette 4th of July Celebration, for all ages, from 4 to 10 pm, located at 1600 Caria Dr. Join us as we celebrate the 4th of July at Waneka Lake! Music (Chris Daniels and the Kings), Beer Garden (Odd 13) and food trucks. Kids’ activities including free face painting and fireworks show at Dusk! Fees apply for bungee trampoline and bounce house. Only service animals allowed in the beer garden area. Check out www.lafayettecolorado.com or call (303) 666-9555 or email events@ lafayettecolorado.com for more information. July 7- 8—Longmont Rhythm on the River for all ages, from 5 to 10 pm. Longmont’s largest event featuring live music, art, and environmental education. Climbing wall, kayak pool, three music stages, glow-in-the-dark 5k race, conservation carnival, and more! Free admission, free parking, and free shuttle service.

July 8—Boulder Colorado Music Festival - Young People’s Concert, for ages 4+, at 10 am, located at 900 Baseline Rd . Introduce young children (ages 4+) to the excitement of live orchestral music with a program that engages audience members young and old! After each concert, join us on the lawn for a Music Fair where kids meet costumed characters, try the instrument petting zoo, enjoy face painting and more! Contact Brandi Numedahl or check out coloradomusicfestival.org/concert/ opening-night-kern/ for more information. July 8—Boulder Hairspray Jr. for ages 7 and up, at 12 & 4 pm, located at 5311 Western Avenue, Ste 135. The familyfriendly musical piled bouffanthigh with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Adapted from the Broadway production that won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, a show that brings audiences to their feet with its positive message and uproarious sense of humor. Contact Barry Freniere at (303) 245-8150 or info@theaterforkids.net or check o u t w w w. t h e a t e r f o r k i d s . n e t / boulder_summer_camp/ for more information. July 12, 19, 26—Lafayette Summer Concert Series for all ages, from 7-8:30 pm, located at 1600 Caria Drive at Waneka Lake Park! Raising Cain, My Blue Sky and Burn It Blue will be playing each Wednesday night. Contact Marty Walsh at marty. walsh@cityoflafayette.com or check out www.cityoflafayette. com/summerconcerts for more information. July 15-16—Boulder Pearl Street Arts Fest for all ages, all day. Tents line downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street for this juried celebration of visual arts, painting, photography, jewelry and more. July 28-August 6—Longmont Boulder County Fair for all ages, all day long, at the Boulder County Fair grounds at Nelson and Hoover. The oldest fair in the state of Colorado features a carnival, rodeos, 4-H and FFA demonstrations, live music, kids’ activities, and much more. Admission and parking are free! Longmont Fourth of July Fireworks D i s p l a y, 9 : 3 0 p m . B o u l d e r County Fairgrounds, Hover and Boston streets. Free. Check out longmontcolorado.gov for more information. July 28-30—Boulder Lion King for ages 7 and up, at 7 pm on the 28th, 12 & 7 pm on the 29th and 2 pm on the 30th, located at 5311 Western Avenue, Ste 135. The story, told from the perspective of the young and charming lion

cub Simba, is a colorful, exotic blend of cultures using a myriad of dance modalities such as African, modern, and jazz forms. Join us as we celebrate the diversity and beauty of the circle of life. Contact Barry Freniere at (303) 245-8150 or info@theaterforkids.net or check out www.theaterforkids.net/ boulder_summer_camp/ for more information. July 30-August 11—Boulder Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival for all ages. Experience the joy of dancing in the air, for beginners through advanced aerial dancers. Two weeks of classes, lectures/demonstrations, informal discussions and performances.

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July 16—Lafayette Sensory Friendly Playtime from 8 to 10 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Join WOW! for Sensory Friendly Playtime, a special museum event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. WOW! will limit admission to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all! Reservations are required and space is limited. Contact Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information and to reserve your space.

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If you have a dated calendar event in August, September, and October please do let us know by July 10th! Onelisting-per-month limit on a spaceavailable basis, with nonprofit and free dated events prioritized. Please check out our website. Go to www. bouldercountykids.com, click on the calendar button and fill out the automated calendar form. To be included in our email reminder list, email calendar@bouldercountykids. com with an Email Reminder Request in the subject line or use our online form on our website. We will send you back a receipt on all submissions and requests so you know you are on our list.

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