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25 YEARS
Volume 25 No. 4
Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.
From the Publisher......................................................... 5
Cover Story—Our Very First Issue!.......... 5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY................................
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Kids’ Planet.................................................... 8
Holiday Guide
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HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY.........11 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY..................... 12
What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 13
VAPING Teaching Empathy Taylor’s Blog Teen Corner: Acne
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Letting Go..................................................................... 18
CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY. 20–24
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PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY....................... 26–27
Birthday Party Directory.......... 28–29 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS..................... 30–33 WINTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS........ 34–37 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Cool Cover Art - Amy Raucher
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS From the Publisher: This issue completes our 25TH YEAR! Yahoo! Many thanks to all that came to our birthday party on September 28th at the Carousel of Happiness. It was a blast. We had over 350 children with over 500 in total. Lots of presents and tons of fun. Jennifer and Indie
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25TH ANNIVERSARY/BIRTHDAY PARTY Special thanks to everyone for a great party! We had a super fun day!
Photo by Debra Reingold Reiss
Evelyn, age 4 gets tickled by her dad, Tyler, a firefighter with the BFD.
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Aiva Gerious, age 5, takes one of the first morning rides on the cheetah.
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Vicka Ilina, age 3, of Boulder, resembles the little mermaid she is riding on. Zoey Klein, age 4, left, and her sister Nyah, age 6, of Boulder, ride the carousel for the 4th time.
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Even the older kids get a chance to ride. Janeen Butler, age 50 gets in a ride with her dad, Jack Butler, age 83. Yee haw! Page 6 • www.bouldercountykids.com
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Special thanks to our volunteers and businesses that helped make this event possible! Jack Butler Janeen Butler Sally Fulton Sue Cooper Pat Stoll Carrie Degraw Toni & Wendell Pickett Susan Wientzen Jennifer Rodehaver The Carousel Staff Special thanks to Debra Reiss for the amazing photographs!
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arly childhood is a critical time to provide opportunities to spend time playing outdoors, building upon children’s inherent curiosity and love of nature. This is certainly the role of nature preschools. A growing body of research shows that frequent play in nature stimulates all of a child’s developmental domains. These include their cognitive, creative, physical, social/emotional, and spiritual development. We often referred to this as “wild play.” To put it simply: “kids grow better in nature.” In the past few decades, children’s access to frequent, unstructured time has become much less common. Influences such as overscheduled lives, parental and teacher fears, urbanization, standardized testing,
and technology (television, computer games, cellphones, etc.) have had a profound impact on the amount of time young children spend outdoors. Studies have shown that American children now spend almost eight hours each day with electronic media versus barely 30 minutes per week in unstructured outdoor play. The result is that many of today’s children suffer from what bestselling author Richard Louv calls “nature deficit disorder” in his book Last Child in the
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Woods. This term describes the psychological, physical, and cognitive costs of human alienation from nature, particularly for children in their vulnerable developing years. In an attempt to reverse these trends, there is a growing movement happening in the world of early childhood education that is bringing a focus on nature into preschools. In this country and around the world, naturebased preschools and kindergartens are on the rise. A recent national survey shows the number of nature preschools operating in the USA is at an all-time high of more than 250. Sixty years ago, there were none. The professional association of nature-based early childhood educators, the Natural Start Alliance, defines nature preschools as ones that use nature as the organizing principle for their programs and that addresses both child development and the development of an “eco-
logical identity.” Nature preschools spend the majority of the school day outside and, as often as possible, integrate nature into the overall learning experience. One of the main purposes of a true nature preschool is to support the holistic development of young children and their relationship to the natural world. We feel that this is best supplied through joyful, hands-on, placebased, developmentallyappropriate experiences that nurture the whole child and foster an emotional connection to nature. The educational philosophy here is to provide an early childhood educational experience that initiates young children into a deep relationship with the natural world, thereby planting the seed for lifelong environmental stewardship. Daily immersion in nature with caring mentors, and with a focus on supporting early childhood development, fosters the
growth of the whole child. It is important for teachers to create a safe and caring learning environment that provides both structured routines as well as unstructured time to explore and play in nature. Since this year is Thorne Nature Experience’s 65th Anniversary, I would like to clearly state our core beliefs, which are (1) nature promotes the health and wellbeing of the whole child; (2) nature is the ideal venue for academic growth, imaginative play, social/emotional learning, and problem solving, all of which promote active play in general; (3) frequent, immersive experiences in nature, especially with a mentor present, cultivates a sound environmental ethic; (4) place-based environmental education connects children to their local community and is the starting point for responsible citizenship; and (5) today’s youth are tomor-
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Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boulder. For 65 years they have helped “connect youth to nature!” For information about their programs, please check their website at www.thornenature.org or email info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.
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November 23 Boulder Holiday Market is a holiday shopping spectacular not to be missed, featuring an awesome selection of one-of-a-kind seasonal items, high quality handcrafted goods, fabulous holiday gift ideas, delicious specialty foods, made from a diverse collection of local artists and crafters. Talk with the artists, enjoy a live musical performance, play in the park along the Boulder Creek, and entertain your family for free next to the very popular Boulder County Farmers Market in the heart of Downtown Boulder at 1236 Canyon Boulevard from 10 am to 5 pm. November 24 Switch on the Holidays. Holiday sing-along performances lead up to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall, with a special appearance by Santa himself starting at 5 pm. Then stick around for FREE visits with Santa until 7 pm. Check out www. boulderdowntown.com for more information. November 29 to December 1 The Nutcracker Ballet for all ages, at 2 pm on Nov. 23-25 and at 7 pm on Nov. 24, located at Macky Auditorium 17th St. & University Ave. Brought to life by Boulder Ballet, the Boulder Phil and the Boulder Children’s Chorale. A holiday tradition with exciting choreography and a full, live orchestra! Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 449-1343 or info@boulderphil.org or check out boulderphil.org/event/nutcracker-ballet for more information. November 30 St. Nick on the Bricks visits with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm every Saturday on Pearl Street Mall. Bring the kids and your camera for FREE visits with Santa. Check out www.downtownboulderholidays.com or call (303) 449-3774 for more information. December 7 Lights of December Parade at Downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall starting at 6 pm. Check out www.downtownboulderholidays.com or call (303) 449-3774 for more information. December 8 Boulder Holiday Gift Festival is Boulder’s biggest and best holiday shopping extravaganza. The festival is a great place to find the perfect gift from 100 exhibitors. You will find a vast array of amazing high quality gifts that are locally made. This fun and unique shopping experience can be enjoyed by the whole family. Admission is free and there is a holiday concert starting at noon. Doors open at 11 am. Located at the YMCA of Boulder Valley at 2850 Mapleton Avenue.
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December 13 Longmont Lights. Santa’s Workshop from 5 to 7:30 pm: This parent/child activity workshop is geared for children ages 10 and under. Free craft (one per family please), courtesy of Home Depot. Visits with Santa are available from 5 to 7:30 pm: due to Santa’s overwhelming schedule, the line to see Santa will be cutoff at 7:15 pm in order to adhere to the closing time of 7:30 pm. Check out www.visitlongmont.org. December 14 Open Skate Ice Skating. 1 to 9 pm. 3:30 pm: Parade line-up begins along Longs Peak Avenue and Bross Street. Downtown Winter Wonderland. From 3 to 5 pm. Stop by St. Stephen’s Plaza in Downtown Longmont, (500 Main Street) for interactive activities, music, family fun. 5 pm: Parade begins: This year’s theme is “Joy to the World.” Main Street will be illuminated with more than 60 floats twinkling with lights. December 21 Last Chance Gift Festival at the Boulder County Fair Grounds at 9595 Nelson Road. At this annual holiday shopping extravaganza you can find the perfect gift, featuring a vast assortment of art, crafts, toys, home decor, delicious food, unique items and much more!
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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?
Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist
Q
My 45-year-old daughter is having some issues with her kids. She has also had some issues with her own life and has all of a sudden gotten in to lots of self-help books. She has probably ordered six in the last month. Do self-help books really help? Is this a good thing? Signed, concerned father
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Buying six self-help books in a month seems to signal some difficulties in your daughter’s life. The books are probably not going to cause any harm, except that they may be keeping her from getting the help she needs. The books allow her to feel like she’s doing something and so she feels better for awhile. But unless she actually changes her behavior and puts a process in motion, she will quickly slip back into her old way of being. It’s a temporary fix, at best. Then she buys another book. You could suggest that she look at the panel of behavioral health providers her insurance company offers to see if there’s someone she would like to consult. She need not make an immediate commitment, in fact she should wait and see how she feels about the therapist, but
real change can be made in therapy. A good therapist is not going to tell her what to do, but will help her decide on a course of action. Your daughter needs to hear herself think, which happens in the therapeutic setting.
Q
We often hear about children, or adults for that matter, that don’t communicate enough. Can you communicate too much? Is there a healthy balance? Signed, curious
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This morning a word popped up on my favorite vocabulary website—logorrhea. It means uncontrollable talkativeness. Why do some people talk too much? A short answer is that it’s a defense mechanism, a defense against having to listen or perhaps to feel or to participate in a conversation. The word communication conveys the idea of conversation and conversation involves more than one person. There’s a rhythm to it. You say something and then I say something on the same subject. It’s surprising how many people don’t know how to converse. They might know how to monologue, to regale you with their ideas and stories, but conversation is a two-way street. A part of good conversation is silence. Having the ability to tolerate a bit of silence, not having to cram words into every available second and to enjoy just being with the other person without words makes for good conversation. As with most things, balance is the
key. If this person is your child, please teach them the art of good conversation.
Q
What makes serotonin levels drop? Is it genetic? My best friend says she has to take anti-depressants because she has such low serotonin production. Signed, good friend
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain along with dopamine and norepinephrine. They are responsible for the smooth operation of the synapses and for mood as well. Exercise, good nutrition, sunshine and plenty of sleep seem to keep the majority of people’s serotonin at a good functioning level. The role of genetics in serotonin deficiency is less well-established as we don’t understand the connection with depression completely. But hormones, poor diet and lack of sunshine contribute to serotonin deficiency, and yes, genetic factors as well. Depression can “run in families.” Your friend is probably taking an SSRI, a select serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This is a class of antidepressant that slows down the brain’s reuptake or destruction of serotonin, so there’s more available at any one time. Although it has been shown that if a person walks an hour a day, it fights depression as well as medication. But it’s hard to convince a depressed person to walk or exercise.
Q
We would like our family to be closer. Are there any activities that are good for families to do that can help us work better together and communicate more? Signed, concerned parents
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When I was a child, my church had a saying, “The family that prays together, stays together.” I would like to add to that with, “The family that plays together, stays together.” I believe that shared interests from fishing to cooking to playing card games like bridge, eating together or any of a myriad of activities gives the family a chance to talk and share themselves with each other. I forgot the making and enjoyment of music is a lovely shared experience. Ask open- ended questions that can’t be answered with a simple yes or no and then really listen to the answer. This level of communication and conversation is facilitated by playful activities like going on a hike in the mountains. My sister-in-law talks about “making memories.” To this day, she arranges an annual vacation for the entire family, a dozen people, to cook and play together.
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Romona Please email
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and we will answer your questions. Winter 2019 • Page 13
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VAPING by Dr. Heather Isaacson, UCHealth
Doctor’s Advice To Parents About Vaping
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olorado youth are vaping nicotine at twice the national average and at the highest rate of 37 states surveyed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These devices are still fairly new, but the effects on the developing teen brain are alarming. Nicotine can cause lasting cognitive and behavioral impairment and issues with memory and attention. There can also be problems with the lungs including serious complications and noninfectious pneumonia. Recently, there have been several cases in Colorado and across the country of hospi-
talizations and even deaths from vaping, especially when combining e-cigarettes with marijuana. This investigation is ongoing. What parents need to know about vaping and e-cigarettes: • They have many names such as e-cigs, vape pens, JUUL, mods and pods. • E-cigarettes have many forms and can resemble pens, flash drives or combustible cigarettes. • The liquid may contain harmful chemicals and carcinogens. • They are often available in flavors that appeal to children and teens including
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fruit, candy, peppermint and bubble gum. • The nicotine is addictive and harmful to the developing brain, and sometimes teens do not realize the solutions they are using contain nicotine – between 0-59mg/ ml. • Youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes in the future. • Although originally marketed for this purpose, e-cigarettes are not recommended as a way to quit smoking. • Teens and youth can purchase e-cigarettes online, even if they are under 18. The second-hand effects of vaping are still unknown, but the vapor is harmful to growing lungs. There has been an increase in calls to poison control centers over the past five years from children getting poisoned from e-cigarettes. A young child can be killed by a small amount of nicotine, less than a half a teaspoon. If parents are using these products, they should not vape in front of their kids
and the containers should be locked and out of reach of young children. What should you do if you find out your child is vaping? The first thing is to remain calm. You will not be able to communicate if you are upset. Try to have an open and honest conversation with your child about why he/she is vaping. Ask questions: Do you have your own device or are you sharing with friends? Do you use it every day and how much? Have you ever tried to stop? Talk to their pediatrician or family doctor to get some resources or have your child meet with their provider to discuss the health risks and how to get help with stopping. For more information, parents can visit the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Heather Isaacson is a pediatrician at UCHealth Pediatric Care Clinic and UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Teaching Empathy I wouldn’t want someone to slip on that!
STAY STRONG
by Tatum Oman LPC, RPT-S
DEFINING EMPATHY
Empathy can be witnessed in a person as young as 18 months old; however, true empathy does not usually develop until a child is 8 to 9 years old. Empathy is being able to put oneself in another’s shoes and feel what they are feeling. It is seeing a situation from the perspective of another person. If you have ever felt an emotion because someone else around you was feeling it said, “I know exactly how you feel.”, or feel as if someone understands what you were going through, then you have experienced empathy. An empathetic person will feel what the other person is feeling and either take action or help the person resolve the problem when possible. There are many benefits to being empathetic, and thankfully if a person is not naturally empathic, empathy can be learned.
BENEFITS OF BEING EMPATHIC
Being empathetic can be overwhelming for those people who are naturally very empathic and do not know how to regulate their emotions. The person may cry and feel like they do not want to be crying. Along with empathy, self-regulation can be learned. Being very empathic is a good quality so please do not try to change this about yourself or someone else! Being empathic
I encourage you to say what you need and don’t need and share your feelings.
can help build healthy positive relationships. When you put yourself in your child’s, sibling’s, or friend’s shoes it will not only help them to feel understood but it can help you to understand what they are needing as well. This quality can lower stress which is good for your overall well-being. This is also good because you must be calm to understand how another person is feeling. An empathetic person is present and aware of their surroundings which can be helpful in many ways.
HOW TO OBTAIN
While some people are naturally empathic, others lack or have little empathy. If someone you know lacks empathy, you can help them. If that someone is your child I recommend these steps. First, have them acknowledge or become aware of a person. Then have them notice what that person is doing. For example, saying “Your sister is crying because her bear was left at grandma’s house.” Then, help them realize what she is experiencing. Acknowledge the event. For example, “Your sister is
probably feeling how you felt when your friend had to cancel coming over to play the other day.” She feels sad. Then ask them, “Can you think of anything that could help your sister to feel better?” Brain storm with your child. It could be them saying, “I’m sorry you don’t have your bear.” They could offer one of their special stuffies to hold onto until their bear comes back home. Another approach would be asking what was it like when they were disappointed or sad the other day. Help them to really feel so they understand. When you empathize with your child, you can share your experience or story when they are needing normalizing so they do not feel alone in that feeling. Be mindful to quickly put the focus back onto your child and what can be done to help them. Having empathy for someone does not mean you rescue the person. Sometimes simply sitting with the person is all that is needed. It helps knowing that someone else acknowledges what you are going through. When you are in need of empathy and they are trying to rescue you,
It can be difficult at times to stay empathic when others around you lack empathy. Be empathic because it feels right. It can feel amazing to be there for someone else. By connecting with others in meaningful ways, you are helping your own stress levels go down, be present and form good relationships. When you observe your child showing empathy, encourage and praise them. When others are not showing empathy, show yourself empathy. Be your own friend and be kind to yourself. If you or someone you know is not naturally empathetic, be patient and acknowledge when growth occurs. As with anything, change takes time and effort. Imagine what it would be like to be surrounded with empathy. Be that empathy and more will come.
Tatum Oman is a play therapist supervisor who utilizes play therapy and animal-assisted therapy (with her hedgehog) with children 3-13 years old that are experiencing a hard time emotionally/behaviorally. She is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist supervisor and founder of KidLife, a private practice in Boulder. To read more articles by Tatum, for a free consultation or to schedule play therapy sessions, please visit www.childtherapyboulder.com or call Tatum at (720) 4707244.
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Taylor’s Blog
The Point of Parenting
by Taylor Cannon
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demanding, but he fights to make it home for dinner on time to afford his wife some relief from the evening childcare duties. The two of them often lament their disappointment with themselves when it comes to some aspects of childrearing; specifically, they find themselves too often doing things for their toddler that she really should do for herself, just to save time and energy. This became a real issue a few weeks ago when, to my dear friend’s dismay, her daughter noticed that at preschool, most of her peers already knew how to put their shoes on by themselves, while she was left waiting for an adult to assist her. My friend was beside herself with regret; she felt certain that this was because of her (and her husband’s) tendency to do everything for their little girl in order to get them all out the door in time. While this is a pretty benign example, my friend’s
experience demonstrates that doing basic tasks for our kids, regardless of our intention, is a hinderance to their development in the long run. And the modern struggle to provide kids with the appropriate level of guidance while nurturing their sense of individual responsibility is something of a hot topic in the news today. Commentators were criticizing the parents of Millennials and Generation Z for a decade, but the fervor has been substantially heightened recently with the report that certain members of the country’s most elite social class paid large sums of money in order to have their children admitted into toptier universities. These events sound so scandalous and so deeply contradict our idea of the American dream—to achieve success through honest hard work and nothing else—that it is easy to write the parents in question off as selfish cheaters looking for a quick and easy shortcut. But after digging a bit deeper, and
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH reading some of these parents’ testimonials, I think that the issue is a bit more nuanced than that. If we, as a society, perpetuate the idea that to be a successful parent is to protect your child from all harm and ensure their success via every avenue that is within your power, it seems pretty natural that parents would take whatever means necessary to get their kids into the best possible school. Sure, they may feel guilt from the awareness that their child’s success was not entirely warranted, but the guilt that parents shoulder so that their children can be one step closer to happiness is not something that any mother or father is unfamiliar with. When we talk about this scandal, I think it’s useful to separate the issue of cheating from the issue of overprotective parenting, because I do think that there is value in addressing them separately. Cheating is bad. It’s likely that we can all agree on that. But when did we decide that “good” parenting is equivalent to protecting our children from any sort of adversity? If we can expand our definition of “harm” or “adversity” to consider the long-term implications of overprotective parenting, it’s clear that solving all problems for your child is actually quite harmful to their overall resilience and preparedness for the real world. Psychologist Michael Ungar told Psychology Today, “It’s so sad. The point of parenting should be to grow a child who is capable of taking on adult tasks. I can fully understand coaching a child on how to fill in applications and how to deal with admissions officers. But doing that for the child is misguided and short-sighted. This is not a strategy for long-term wellbeing. It is always better to empower children to make good choices for themselves
rather than having them remain dependent on parents to sort out problems for them.” By robbing kids of the opportunity to do something wrong in pursuit of figuring out how to do it right, we effectively make it harder for them to grow up. This kind of parenting works against the nurturing of resilience in kids, and makes them less familiar with the adversity that they are guaranteed to eventually be forced to face. It’s not always easy or expedient, but it is essential to their health and wellbeing that we insist that kids do what they are capable of. Encourage them to tie their own shoes, brush their own teeth, care for their own pets and plants, and advocate for themselves when they are able. They will thank you someday.
Taylor Cannon writes a blog for Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppes. This piece was originally posted on Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe’s blog, Play Matters (www.playmattersgrandrabbits.com). Play Matters is an outlet for Grandrabbit’s to further its mission of nurturing the hearts, minds and bodies of children. The blog aims to cultivate a thoughtful community in which to discuss ideas and perspectives with the goal of bringing up healthy, happy, confident and engaged kids.
TEEN CORNER Acne Help by Dr. Kimberly Slonaker
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cne is caused by a combination of two big things:
1. The blackhead: Pores get blocked with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria (fun fact, the bacteria is called Propionibacterium acnes, which is where the name acne comes from). 2. The pimple: All that stuff breaks the pore open on the inside and causes inflammation. Acne treatment is all about prevention —there’s not much you can do once the pimple is already there. You have to stop things before it turns into a pimple. How do you do that? 4 Wash your face two or three times per day. In the morning and after school, wash with a gentle facial cleanser. Use your hands, and don’t scrub hard. At bedtime, use an over-the-counter acne face wash that contains benzoyl peroxide. This stuff bleaches fabric, which is why I like it at night—bleached sheets usually aren’t as big a deal as bleached clothes. If the benzoyl peroxide is too drying, you can start with a salicylic acid wash instead. These washes are great because they both kill the bacteria and exfoliate (help break up that stuff that accumulates in your pores). 4 Keep pores clear. Cosmetics that clog your pores also worsen acne. If you insist on using make-up, stick to something that is oil-free and water-based and says “noncomedogenic” on the package. 4 Other factors. Many teens with acne have a firstdegree relative who also had acne, so there appears to be a genetic link. I get a lot of questions about diet. There is no reliable evidence that eating chocolate is related to acne. However, there are studies suggesting that high glycemic load diets (high carb foods) could increase your risk. Stress also has been shown to contribute to the development of acne, so remember to take time to decompress during high stress periods like exams. 4 Give this at least four weeks to work. Remember— you are trying to prevent new pimples, not fix old ones. If you don’t see a significant improvement, talk to your doctor about adding prescription-strength agents.
Dr. Kimberly Slonaker is a pediatrician at UCHealth Pediatric Care Clinic in Longmont, located at 1925 W. Mountain View Ave. Dr. Slonaker and her partners provide complete pediatric care from birth through adolescence at clinics in Longmont and Firestone.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Letting Go is Not Easy, But It is Rewarding 2. Know and use your
resources—family, friends, community, skills, tools and experts. While we tout individualism in American culture, it is difficult to parent in isolation. Know what resources are available to you and use them.
by Jessica Dancingheart
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s parents, we are wired to protect our children. We want to meet their needs, sooth them when they are in pain, and ease their lives to whatever extent possible. It becomes difficult to know when and how to let them step into increasing independence from us as they grow. Yet, we want them to have an interdependent relationship with us and be prepared for the eventuality of us not being there.
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can take to help our children healthfully grow up, individuate and eventually live their own best lives? Wouldn’t it be nice if they can move from being dependent on us to having an interdependent relationship with us? Even though the step-bystep books may not always work for every parent-childcircumstance combination, guidelines can be very helpful. I offer you these guidelines for easing the letting go process:
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Take care of your basic human needs. Start with physical, then emotional, then social, then mental and finally spiritual needs. It is easy to be distracted with the newest fad or the loudest squeaky wheel, but without taking care of your basic human needs, you won’t be healthy and resourced enough to make sound decisions.
ible. Each child is different. Circumstances change. Needs, abilities, temperament, and resources vary over time. So, in each moment, you will be served to feel into your children’s, your own, your family’s and your community’s physical, emotional, mental, psychological and spiritual state, all while being aware of your larger context and goals. This may require you to change expectations and reprioritize. It will definitely provide you with information about the actuality of what is going on with your children rather than what you would think should be going on with them.
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Honor your children and family. Celebrate progress, successes, togetherness, development, and growth.
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As your children grow, give them increasing responsibilities that match their specific developmental stage and the knowledge you have of who they actually are. Celebrate their successes. Allow them to learn from their mistakes without shame, by being a resource as they explore how to. It is best to let them learn how to handle “mistakes” when the stakes are not as high, in that way
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH they have a felt sense of how to make “good” choices and handle mistakes. Be happy when they succeed, and also when they feel dignity and joy by moving past a mistake. This will give them the message that you trust them, and that you are there for them no matter what. When we take care of our basic human needs and tap into our resources, we are in turn resourced and consequently able to be alert and flexible. With alertness and flexibility comes less stress and the capacity to make sound and thoughtful decisions. And as we regularly recognize all the wonderful qualities of our children and our family, it becomes easier to trust our children and give them increased responsibilities in a way that builds a foundation of trust, peace and respect with our children. With the repeated practice of
all these guidelines, we will eventually bear the fruits of our labor as our relationship with our children morphs from a loving dependency to a loving interdependency. If you have questions or comments, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out.
Jessica Dancingheart is a personal and organizational consultant working to build healthier and stronger relationships at work, at home, and in your communities. Check out www. openingtopossibilities.com or call (303) 589-8420 or email at jessica@openingtopossibilities.com for more information.
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Trust Because an au pair lives in your home, mutual trust develops more quickly than with a daycare provider or nanny.
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Alaya Preschool—Boulder 3340 19th Street (303) 449-5248 Contact : Steve or Juliet Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - Pre-K Licensed Year-round w/camp Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 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 our website, the BCK calendar, or sign-up online to RSVP for tour dates. W: www.alayapreschool.org E: alaya@alayapreschool.org
Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa Drive (303) 494-7508 Contact: Staff AGES: 2.5-5 Licensed by the State of Colorado NAIS Year-round Hours and Days: Preschool Session: 9 am to 2:30 pm (3-, 4-, or 5-day schedule options). Before Care: 7:15 am to 9 am. | After Care: 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm. At Bixby School, preschool is the first step of the journey for our children and families towards growing into our community and exploring the joy of being an individual among friends, teachers, and other families. Our preschool has distinct features that allow for rich experiences and a day that embraces our children with love, intention, and a sense of wonder. Bixby Preschool also includes a healthy, hot lunch prepared by our onsite chef, swim 3 days a week and weekly field trips. Schedule your private tour today or come visit us at our upcoming open houses. W: bixbyschool.org E: admissions@bixbyschool.org
Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette 1135 Cimarron Drive (720) 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)
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Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed June – August/Camp Program Days: M-F. 3-day and 5-day options for Preschool. 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. At Boulder Country Day School, students love school. BCD is a top-rated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and differentiated and engaging academics, our preschool, elementary and International Baccalaureate (IB) middle school teachers seek to develop active learners who strive to be their best selves. Offering a well-rounded education in a community environment, BCD graduates students are kind, empowered, wellrounded, resourceful, and academically prepared. W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org
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 6 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Boulder’s only drop-in, temporary, short-term/emergency 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 experienced teachers, a nutritional expert, assistance for those in need. Some long-term contracts are available. W: www.ywcaboulder.org/childrensalley E: childrensalley@ywcaboulder.org
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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boulder Ages: 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 yrs.  Licensed/ NAEYC  September- May/Summer Camp June-August    Program Days: M-F, morning sessions, 8:30 am to 11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. 5 hours to 29.5 hours/wk. Summer hours are 9 am to 3 pm. M-F. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House celebrates its 50th year in 2020. 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 50-year-old program are Creativity, Nature and Science, Multiculturalism, and Service. Our program is inspired by Reggio Emilia and we use the Storybook Journey approach to teach children using literature in the classroom. Children learn lifelong skills and learn to care deeply about themselves, each other, and the Earth. We are a leading Boulder County Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farm to ECEâ&#x20AC;? program and have 5 large garden beds and onsite growing planters that are cared for by our children and families. Children plant, water, harvest, wash and prepare our fresh-grown produce for their snacks. Join us today.  W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org  E: info@childrenshousepreschool.org
Community Montessoriâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boulder 805 Gillapsie Dr. (720) 562-3700 Contact: Shannon Minch Ages: 3-5 Montessori/Colorado State Certified August-May Hours and Days: 8 am to 2:30 pm. 5 days a week Our Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House program for students ages 3-6, offers development in all areas of Montessori pedagogy including language, math, sensorial, cultural, science, practical life, and grace and courtesy. T â&#x20AC;&#x2039; he Montessori classroom is a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Children choose their activities from materials displayed on open shelves. The classroom materials are divided into five specific content areas. Through repeated work with materials that capture the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention, they develop the capacity for concentration, order, coordination, and independence. A self-disciplined, orderly, and focused community gradually develops. W: cme.bvsd.org/classes/Pages/primary.aspx
In your home (303) 956-6189 Contact : Jennifer Rodehaver Ages: 3 months to teens. Government Regulated Year-round Program Days: up to 45 flexible hours of affordable childcare per week including weekends and holidays. Government-sponsored cultural exchange program. Affordable, flexible childcare with the added element of a cultural exchange. International students ages 18 - 26 stay in your home as a part of your family. Most have a drivers license and are skilled swimmers. Au Pairs have childcare experience and are eager to bond with you and your children. These relationships can last for years beyond the program dates and bring depth to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience of the world. jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com
Dream Makers Preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boulder Ages: 2-6 yrs ( 720) 274-0101 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm. The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage located beside Boulder Creek 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 childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
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Fairy Ring Garden—Longmont 9147 Fleetwood Ave. (303) 507-7331 Contact: Ginger Johnson, M.Ed. Ages: 1-5 years Licensed. Lifeways (Waldorf) Certified. Year-round Hours and Days: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full-days and part-time. M-F A small, play-based, outdoor-oriented home school for children ages one to five in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Outdoor learning with gardening and farm animals. Master’s degree teachers. Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Waldorf/Lifeways curriculum. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. Natural, wood and sustainable toys. Non-profit school welcoming of diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation. CCAP families welcome! W: www.fairyringschool.org E: fairyringschool@gmail.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 to 11:20 am & 12:20 to 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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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, hand, 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
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 Affiliation. Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:15 am to 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
Harmony Preschool—Boulder 3990 15th Street (303) 444-8452 Contact: Staff Ages: 2.5 to 5 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Days and hours: M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. A small family- and community-based program in North Boulder. We strive to meet the needs of each individual child while choosing not to embrace just one philosophy but pulling the best from several. Our teachers all have years of experience and are all licensed in the state of Colorado with a background in early childhood education. Come see what Harmony is all about! W: harmony-preschool.com
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Lafayette Explorers Preschool–Lafayette 111 W. Baseline Road (303) 665-0469 Contact: Sarah Cleland Ages: 2.5 - 5 Colorado State Licensed Preschool August - May Hours and Days: Mornings 8:30 to 11:30 am. M-F, M/W/F, T/Th. NEW! Extended day program available for 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners and form friendships. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. We allow children to learn at their own pace and in the ways that are best for them. We establish good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of self; making a difference in the rest of their lives. The activities we plan for children, the way we organize the environment, select toys and materials, plan the daily schedule, and talk with children, are all designed to accomplish the goals of our curriculum and give the children a successful start in school. Our convenient auto-pay options and competitive rates make preschool as easy for Mom or Dad as it is enjoyable for your little one. See our website for rates and payment options. W: www.cityoflafayette.com/BBRCPreschool E: Sarah.Cleland@cityoflafayette.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 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 Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Liana Oram Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/ Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program.
Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am to 5:30 pm) Mountain Shadows provides an AMI environment where children joyfully reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers create rich learning environments where children develop a love of learning and become capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society. Our mixed-age level classes provide children with the opportunity to develop a growth mind-set and experience real leadership opportunities. Our beautiful campus is a wonderful place to explore and provides endless possibilities for school community events and activities. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org
Mt. View Preschool—Boulder 355 Ponca Place (303) 494-3557 Contact: Amy Chally Ages: 2-6 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm. Mt. View Preschool has been providing excellence in early learning for 52 years. W: www.mvpreschool.org E: mtviewboulder@outlook.com
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: 3-5 years Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:45 am and 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Rocky Mountain Christian Academy’s early education program provides children with a loving, secure environment in which to learn and grow. Each early education class is led by a lead and assistant teacher. Our staff considers a day successful when every child leaves school feeling loved and having learned about God, themselves, and the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program is designed as an additional year for students to grow and mature before entering Kindergarten. Our teachers help assess whether a student is best suited for this class as an option. W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org
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Sunflower Farm SproutHouse Farm Preschool–Longmont 11150 Prospect Rd (303) 774-8001 Contact: Staff Ages: 3-5 State licensed Year-round Hours and Days: 9 am to 1 pm and 1:30 to 4 pm. M-F For thirteen years, Sunflower Farm’s SproutHouse Preschool has provided a quality early childhood, farm-based, education. This program is child-directed and based on experiential learning. Our teachers focus on developing relationships with others and the world around us. Curiosity, creativity and compassion are everyday concepts along this journey. Daily schedule includes learning about animals, free play, gardening and nature, reading and writing together, art, music, movement, science and math concepts—all as it pertains to the outdoors. Open Houses available bi-monthly. Please visit our website for details. W: sunflowerfarminfo.com
Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact: Marisa Ellman Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 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
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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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Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed June – August/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. At Boulder Country Day School, students love school. BCD is a toprated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and differentiated and engaging academics, our preschool, elementary and International Baccalaureate (IB) middle school teachers seek to develop active learners who strive to be their best selves. Offering a well-rounded education in a community environment, BCD graduates students are kind, empowered, well-rounded, resourceful, and academically prepared. W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org
Dawson School—Lafayette 10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: K-12th grade Licensed & Accredited September-June / Camp Program Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8 am to 3:30 pm, plus free afterschool care. Boulder County region’s leading independent, college-preparatory school, Dawson offers challenging academics, robust arts and athletics programs, and renowned outdoor and experiential education. The school is committed to the development of character, emphasizing respect, compassion, courage, and integrity, and to the social-emotional well-being of our community. Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their individual potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world. Academic excellence, individual attention. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1; daily enrichment (art, music, PE, technology, language, library). Renowned outdoor and experiential learning. After-school care and daily hot lunch no charge. W: www.dawsonschool.org E: admissions@dawsonschool.org
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Schools
Friends School—Boulder South Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania (Preschool and Elementary), North Campus: 3800 Kalmia Avenue (Middle School and Teacher Prep Program) (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: Preschool-8th Grade 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, hand, 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, 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
Mackintosh Academy—Boulder 6717 South Boulder Road (303) 554-2011 Contact: Jenny Strode Ages: K-8th Grade For over 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next generation gifted education. Mackintosh Academy 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 & global action, $19,745 (LS) and $20,335 (MS) with tuition assistance available. Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio. W: www.mackintoshacademy.com E: jenny@mackintoshacademy.com
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Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Liana Oram Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am to 5:30 pm) Mountain Shadows provides an AMI environment where children joyfully reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers create rich learning environments where children develop a love of learning and become capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society. Our mixed-age level classes provide children with the opportunity to develop a growth mindset and experience real leadership opportunities. Our beautiful campus is a wonderful place to explore and provides endless possibilities for school community events and activities. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org
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Watershed School–Boulder 1661 Alpine Avenue (303) 440-7520 Contact: Admissions Ages: 6th-12th grades ACIS accredited 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
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: PS-8th Grade Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Classical Christian education. Engaging minds, inspiring virtue... preparing for life. A high-quality education is important. But, education is more than just what you can accomplish; it is the shaping of persons into the very images we were created to become. RMCA cares about what matters and creating an environment where a child can think, and do, and grow toward God and others. Leaders stand out from the crowd and stand up for what is true. Our philosophy incorporates the best thoughts on education over the centuries, our methods whisper of the past while remaining the best preparation for the future; our students are not told what to think; they are taught how to think for themselves; our community thrives on family activities and shared values; our academic pursuits are worthy of thoughtful conversation and guided practice. Discover why your child should grow up here—it could make all the difference in the world. W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org
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ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Fun, lowstress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abilities. Hours: Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com
Ages: 3-10 Sombrero Marsh, 1466 N. 63rd St. Thorne offers birthday parties at the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center for youth ages 3-10. Birthday parties include two hours of hands-on activities and nature exploration led by one of Thorne’s experienced environmental educators, with an additional 30 minutes to enjoy cake and refreshments. We promise a fun and educational birthday party that your son or daughter will remember for years to come! 1-12 children: $250. 12-24 children: $400. Contact: Gwen Tenney 303-499-3647 ext 103 gwen@thornenature.org thornenature.ticketspice.com/ birthday-party
Posh Birthdays! Ages: All. 2035 Broadway Birthday parties at Posh are a no-fuss-no-mess for parents, and fun for all the kids who attend! A 2-hour painting party makes for a great celebration! We will teach any painting the birthday boy or girl chooses and each child leaves with a 16”x 20” canvas of their acrylic painting creation! $250 flat fee for up to 10 kids and an additional $15 per kid for more than 10. (Kids younger than 4 will require parental assistance.) Additional options can be added as well. Hours: 2-Hour Saturdays and Sundays available. C: Chelsey Langlinias info@poshsplat.com www.poshsplat.com 303- 442-7674
Tinker Art Studio Birthday pARTies Ages: 3-15 693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa. 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, while parents sit back and enjoy watching artists at work. Have a slime party, paint a canvas, make jewelry, design a small world-fairy garden, unicorn island, dinoland, and more!—create clay sea turtles, or choose another project from our
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elaborate pARTy menu with over 20 options. Party-goers leave with their handmade art and memories of a fantastic birthday party! For further details and to reserve your pARTy, visit tinkerartstudio. com. Hosting at your house? Ask about our awesome pARTy in a Box options! Hours: Friday and Saturday afternoon slots available. Contact: Staff 303-503-1902 tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com
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Ninja Birthday Party 990 S. Public Rd. #B1 Party like a ninja with one of our stealthy B-day party packages! Smash a piñata with nunchucks, slice your custom ninja cake with a real Katana sword, throw ninja stars, run obstacle courses and more! Weekends. C: Elizabeth Bourdon 720-775-2839 rockymtnkungfu@gmail.com rockymountainkungfu.com/ birthday-party-packages/
Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties
Ages: 3 & up 111 W. Baseline Road Birthday parties at the Lafayette Recreation Center always make a splash! Let us take care of the details and you have all the fun. Price includes party room, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods & admission to the pool for 10 children. Parties available on Saturdays and Sundays, and are $110 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Contact: Marty Walsh 303-661-1467
Dog House Music Ages: 5 to adult 525 Courtney Way 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
WOW! Children’s Museum Ages: 1-8 110 N. Harrison Avenue Let’s Party! Celebrate your child’s next birthday in a fun, hands-on, and educational environment! Two-hour customizable party package includes 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
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Imagination Birthday Parties with Melissa Ages: 3-6 Act out favorite fairy tales with costumes, music and dance. You provide the cake, refreshments, and paper goods and Melissa will lead the children through an hour of non-stop entertainment. Examples are Fairies in the Toy Shop, Pirates, Princesses, Snow Queen, Super Hero, Teddy Bears, Circus, Wild Africa, Nutcracker, Madeline, Under the Sea, Angelina Ballerina, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, and more. In-home, backyard (weather permitting), your private venue, or mine. 1 1/2 hr with 1/2 hr for set up. Limit 12. $175. BFA degree in dance and Colorado Early Childhood Professional Certificate. Birthday parties with the Longmont Parks and Recreation Dept since 2009. C: Melissa Ayash 720-728-9953 (Leave a message or text and I will reply asap) melissabdparty@gmail.com
Louisville EVO Birthday Parties 1754 Dogwood St. Birthday parties at EVO are where it’s at. Have you heard of EVO LOU’s “Room of Doom?” It is complete with a slide, rings, and a climbable fort. Kids enjoy going bananas, laughing, and generally having the best time ever. There is additional awesomeness and climbing upstairs. For older kids, the entire gym is a playground ready for them to celebrate on. Days and Hours: Sat/Sun 11:301:30 pm and 2-4 pm blocks. C: Nick Miller (303) 317-3770 www.evorock.com/louisville-co/ groups-parties/ YouthPrograms@evorock.com
Ages: 2-10 474 S. Taylor Avenue Gymnastics, Ninja and Dancethemed birthday parties include 1 hour of activity 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, party favors and facilitate all the activities 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 fun@mountainkidslouisville.com www.mountainkidslouisville.com
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Birthday Party at The Carousel of Happiness Ages: all 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland Celebrate your birthday at the Carousel of Happiness by renting the entire carousel or our upstairs party room! Bring your own food, drink and decorations. Fees: Party Room $60 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel $175 per hour (includes unlimited rides). Call for more details and a party planning consultation! Days and Hours: Party Room: M-F: 10 am to 6 pm; Sat/Sun: 10 am to 7 pm. Entire Carousel: Available before or after business hours only Contact: Staff 303-258-3457 www.carouselofhappiness.org
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USA Ninja Challenge Ages: 6 and up. 500 Front Street (Downtown) A FUN birthday party where the kids get to play games and try a wide variety of Ninja obstacle courses where they tumble, climb, balance, swing, jump, run and even climb up a warped wall ... like on the TV show! A comfortable viewing area for parents to watch the action. One hour of fun on the gym floor and 1/2 hour for cake and birthday activities in our birthday area. Food and refreshments provided by the birthday parents. Our staff will handle the clean up! $295 for up to 15 participating kids. $10 per additional participant. Reserve online or call to get more details. Days and Hours: Sat afternoons 1 to 1:30 pm, 2 to 2:30 pm, 3 to 3:30 pm, 4 to 4:30 pm. C: Staff 720-440-1235 usaninjachallenge.com/louisville-co/ Ninja500@usaninjachallenge.com
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After-School Programs Climbing
Arts & Science
CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Boulder
Grades: K-8 4001 Discovery Drive Are you looking for an enriching experience that is so much fun your kids won’t realize how much they are learning? CU Science Discovery offers a variety of school year enrichment programs including afterschool, homeschool, BVSD day-off and holiday classes designed to inspire K-8 science enthusiasts. School-year programs explore STEM topics using hands-on activities that are engaging and creative. Register online or by phone. www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery P: 303-492-7188
BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley
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 production, music, cooking, engaging science, LEGOS™, sports, and Spanish. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County and are open to BVSD and non-BVSD kids. 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
ABC KIDS CLIMBING Boulder
Ages: All 1960 32nd Street ABC Kids Climbing offers classes in the mornings, after-school, and on weekends for climbers all ages and abilities. ABC caters to older children through Clubs, Teams, and a weekly teen dropin class. Parent’s Night Out on the second Saturday of every month. Hours: M- Sun. Hours varied. C: Staff www.abckidsclimbing.com P: (303) 443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com
TINKER ART STUDIO South Boulder
Ages: 18 months to 17 years old 693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa. 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, private lessons, seasonal workshops, and school-day-off & holiday camps in a variety of mediums—wheel throwing and handbuilding 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
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“ To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage. “ Georgia O’Keeffe
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LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY Longmont
Ages: 2-Adult 1422 Nelson Road Longmont’s only pre-professional ballet school. Benefit from the very finest in classical
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After-School Programs dance training. Experience the joy of movement through ballet, pointe, men’s classes, jazz, modern, and ballet in the air. Grow with us as an artist in the studio and on stage! Coupon code BOCOKIDS (Save $25) Hours: See website or call for days and hours. registration@ldtacademy.com www.ldtacademy.com P: 303-317-2707
Empowerment
SUCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDS Boulder
Grades: K-10 Secrets of Friendship. What makes kids like other kids? Students learn and practice the 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 $175, week of class $195. Days and Hours: Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm. Individual & family sessions also available. C: Sherry Lewis, MS, LPC slewis.consulting@gmail.com ss4k.com Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor LinkedIn.com/in/ SherryLewisCounselor P: 303-915-4421
Gymnastics Cheerleading
MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville
Ages: Walking and up 474 S. Taylor Avenue At Mountain Kids there are mountains to climb, rivers to cross, jungles to conquer, and fun to be had. Also, strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence, and new skills are acquired every day. Students discover their amazing movement potential through GYMNASTICS & DANCE classes in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment! We make moving and learning fun! C: Anna Narvaes fun@mountainkidslouisville.com www.mountainkidslouisville.com P: 303-665-8287
Music
MUSIC TOGETHER® Boulder/Longmont
Ages: Birth to age 8. Boulder’s premier early childhood music & movement program. Celebrating over 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. FREE demo classes offered. Hours: Call for times and days. North/East Boulder: C: Laura Nordson/Jane Roche Birth-age 8. www.musictogetherboulder.com P: 720-440-2775 Central/South Boulder: C: Jane Smolens Birth-age 8. www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120 Longmont: C: Alexandra Fischer Birth to age 5. www.melodykids.com P: 720-773-0742
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
PARLANDO School of Musical Arts Boulder
BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder
Ages: 4-18 Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more. Call for fees and times. Program Days: M-F C: Staff info@bouldersuzukistrings.org www.bouldersuzukistrings.org P: 303-499-2807
Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School of Musical Arts offers private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice/singing, acting and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 650 students each week. More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. C: Staff info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006
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PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Boulder
ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder
Ages: All 1128 Pine Street 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 voice, composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world. Hours: 30-, 45- and 60-minute lessons available 7 days a week. C: Jon Bee MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org www.rockyridge.org P: 303-449-1106
SANDY BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO Niwot
Ages: All Individual private lessons in flute, violin, and piano. Group Lessons: 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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INTEGRAL STEPS: A PLACE TO GROW Regional
Ages: 6 months to 10 years Integrative programming for all! Classes include Biology•Art• Music•Movement; Spanish• Art•Music•Movement; Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Rhythmic Solfege. Community Events with Moxie Bread Co. Partnerships with Reel Kids, Longmont Dance Theatre Academy, Louisville Recreation Center, Rocky Ridge Music and The Dalcroze School of the Rockies. C: Emma Shubin info@integralsteps.org www.integralsteps.org P: 720-577-5441
EVO AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS Louisville
Ages: All 1754 Dogwood Street EVO Rock + Fitness offers a wide selection of after-school programs for kids of all ages. Whether kids want to climb for play, exercise, sport, or competition, one of our programs is sure to meet their needs. Monday-Friday 4:30-8:00 C: Nick Miller YouthPrograms@evorock.com www.evorock.com/louisville-co/kids/ P: (303) 317-3770
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Ages: 5 and up Children learn to read music, play songs by ear, basic music theory, composition/improvisation music in a fun and supportive environment. Lessons are individualized based on age, interest and learning style. Weekly ½ hour lessons in Central Boulder (across the street from BCSIS/High Peaks Elementary). Free trial lesson available. Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986. She also directs and teaches the Music Together ® Program with Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Celebrating over 20 years in Boulder! C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120
Rowing
USA NINJA CHALLENGE Louisville
500 Front Street (Downtown) Ages: 4-13 Ninja is like gymnastics only WAY more fun! Obstacle courses and games that teach kids to tumble, climb, balance, swing, jump, run and even climb up a warped wall ... like on the TV show! Weekly after school classes organized by age groups. Kids progress through 6 levels in small one-hour classes led by experienced instructors. A comfortable viewing area for parents to watch the action. Hours: M-Sat. 4 pm to 7:30 pm and Sat mornings. C: Staff usaninjachallenge.com/louisville-co/ Ninja500@usaninjachallenge.com P: 720-440-1235
COLORADO JUNIOR CREW Boulder
Ages: 13-18 Colorado Junior Crew offers youth rowing programs for those new to the sport and experienced rowers aged 13+ at the Boulder Reservoir weekdays throughout the Fall. Our fun, friendly and welcoming environment make this the perfect time to try this addicting sport. Twohour sessions are offered in the afternoons with varying days available to suit your schedule. Equipment needed: water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form-fitting shorts like bike shorts. Email info@ cjcrew.org or check out www. cjcrew.org for more information. C: Staff info@cjcrew.org www.cjcrew.org
THE SPOT YOUTH PROGRAM Boulder
Ages: 5-18 3240 Prairie Avenue Kids love climbing! It’s a healthy way to stay active and make friends. The Spot Youth Program offers your child an encouraging environment to learn and have fun. We also offer a FREE trial session, contact us to schedule yours! Hours: M-F: 4 to 8 pm. C: Alex Stiger headcoach@thespotgym.com www.thespotgym.com/youth/teams P: (303) 379-8806
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SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont
Ages: 2 mos through 5 yrs 795 S. Sherman Street At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference. Hours: M-Th: 7 am to 7 pm, F: 8 am to 1 pm. C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229
BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield
Ages: 3-18. BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, & community performances. Classesand audition-based performancesavailable 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.org www.backstorytheatre.org P: 720-263-0836
BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Ages: 3-12 Join us for our Winter/Spring Production of Mary Poppins Jr. Offering musical theater, film, and music lessons. Classes for everyone 3-12y. No audition. Star Performers ensemble for our advanced students ages 7-9 & 9-12 by audition only. Over 30 years teaching drama,
dance, and music in Boulder. Our studio is about fun. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity, & friendship. Once-a-week classes Do you have a bright child with a final production, coswho is struggling with tumed on the big stage. Hours: M-TH. 3 to 7learning pm. Sliding or focus? fees & scholarships. Please Is your child experiencing any or check our website for class of the following: times and days.all Show themes • Behind in reading or math change each semester. Offering week-long summer • camps. Weak organizational skills C: Pollyanna Demitro • Difficulty paying attention in school LEARNING boulderperformingarts2@gmail.com • Illegible writing or writing not at ability PATHWAYS www.bpac.biz • ADD/ADHD P: 303-859-4195 Boulder Open the door to a permanent path 7 of and learning Ages: upthat goes beyond tutoring or medication. We utilize the latest 1790 30th Street, #235 brain research in our individualized, one-on-one program. Is your child struggling with See why thousands have succeeded--your child can too! reading, diagnosed with dyslexia, behind in math, LEARNING experiencing PATHWAYS PATHWAYS difficulty putting thoughts into words? BOULDER OFFICE - 303 303-499499-1941 We help where traditional www.learningpathwayscolorado.com tutoring can’t. Our multiROCKY MOUNTAIN sensory methods get quick THEATRE FOR KIDS results that last a lifetime. An average student will Boulder achieve a 2-grade-level Ages: 5-16 increase in just a few weeks 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135 of intensive instruction. (near Arapahoe & 55th) Hours: M-F: 9 am to 6 pm Boulder’s premier youth C: Deborah Kratovil theatre offers Boulder’s best learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net theatrical training in musical www.learningpathwayscolorado.com theatre, acting, voice, dance, P: 303-499-1941 improvisation, & more. After-school programs, Actors Academy Program, and summer camps. What, C: Barry Freniere I studied! info@theaterforkids.net www.theaterforkids.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.com P: 303-245-8150
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“ The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.” Mario Batali
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WINTER Calendar of Events ART/MUSEUMS
Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8—Denver Create Playdates for ages 3 to 5 and their grownups, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at Teh Denver Art Museum at 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Drop in with your little ones and meet up with other tots and their grownups for story time, artmaking, and more! Create Playdates are included with general admission, which is free for kids 18 and younger. Meet on level 3, near the First Light Family Space, for program location. Contact Rose Beetem at (720) 913-0130 or info@ denverartmuseum.org or check out www.denverartmuseum.org for more information. November 25-29—Denver Thanksgiving Break at the Denver Art Museum, for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. (Closed Thanksgiving Day). During the break, the Paint Studio and Createn-Takes are open daily. All break week activities are included in general admission, free for kids 18 and younger. Contact Rose Beetem at (720) 913-0130 or info@ denverartmuseum.org or check out www.denverartmuseum.org for more information. First Tuesdays—Denver Target First 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.
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Ongoing—Boulder Storytimes at the Main Library for ages birth to 36 months. Ageappropriate storytime posters will be posted by the doors to the Mt. Sanitas room by 9 am and direct patrons to take a token for each person in their group. Limit of 40 to each storytime. Time are: Lap Babies (birth to 15 months) on Tuesdays, at 9:15 am; Cruisers & Crawlers (15-24 months) on Wednesdays, at 9:15 am, Younger Toddler Time (24-30 months) on Mondays, at 9:15 am; Older Toddler Time (30-36 months) on Thursdays, at 9:15 am. Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org or call (303) 441-3100 for more information. Ongoing—Boulder County/Denver Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Story Time for ages 1-6, located at 2525 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, 14644 Orchard Pkwy #1000 in
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Westminster, and 8340 Northfield Blvd. in Denver. Weekly Story Time with a craft or activity for preschoolers. It’s Free and lots of fun. Check our website for times and directions. Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or email lynne@ grtoys.com or check out grtoys. com for more information. T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30, bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library. Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please email howardm@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/ event/kids-family/storytime for more times and information.
CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS
Through December 31—Boulder PLAYpass, for ages 0 to 17. PLAYpass provides eligible youth with $250 towards participation in approved sport/recreation programs! Eligible youth are City of Boulder residents, and able to provide proof of participation in an assistance program like Free/ reduced lunch or Medicaid. An application is required to get a PLAYpass, so please visit playboulder.org/access-playpass to apply! Contact Kristin Milardo at (720) 791-2460 or playpass@ playboulder.org or check out www. playboulder.org/access-playpass for more information. November 2—Boulder The Chemistry of Baking Bread for ages 5-17, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Cristol Chemistry, 140 University of Colorado, CU Boulder. Chemistry Professors Ta r e k S a m m a k i a a n d N i e l s Damrauer invite you to their lively CU Wizards show, “The Chemistry of Baking Bread (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Gluten and Flaming Gummy Worms!)” Contact C. Brown at (303) 492-5011 or Candice. Bartholomew@JILA.colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/ cuwizards for more information.
November 6—Boulder Teacher Candidate Info Sessions for adults with Bachelor Degrees, at 9 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Avenue. Want to earn your teaching license in one year? Friends School offers a unique teacher preparation program to aspiring teachers who want to attain a Colorado teaching license as well as a Master ’s degree in education. This highly regarded graduate program places teachers in public and independent schools throughout Boulder County each year. Learn more at one of our info sessions. Please RSVP. Contact Julie Hart at (303) 499-1999 or tppinfo@ friendsschoolboulder.org or check out www.friendsschoolboulder.org/ programs/teacher-preparation/ for more information. November 6–Boulder Free Family Improv Class, for ages 12+ (tweens & teens!) with their parents, from 6:15 to 8 pm, located at the Boulder Public Library at Meadows Branch, 4800 Baseline Road. (entrance at back lot behind/south of the Safeway). Come play and bond as a family. Games! Laughs! Chickens! Contact Curly Chicken at info@ curlychicken.com or check out www.curlychicken.com for more information. December 7—Boulder A Visit from Madame Curie for ages 5 to 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Old Main Chapel at the University of Colorado. This one-woman drama exposes the struggles and triumphs of Madame Marie Curie an academic, private, Polish scientist, mother, & teacher. One-hour Chautauquaformat program for students and their families. Contact Candice Bartholomew Brown at (303) 4925011 or candice.bartholomew@ colorado.edu or check out www. colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information. November 7—Boulder Young Friends Workshop for grades 1-2, from 5:30 to 6:45 pm, located at 1800 30th St., Suite 306. Students learn the 6 most important friendship skills, what makes kids like others, how not to lose your friends, taking turns (without getting upset), how to use your words to solve problems (without hitting, kicking, name calling, etc.) and more. Contact Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or sLewis.consulting@gmail.com or check out ss4k.com for more information.
Nov 6, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12—Boulder Secrets of Friends Workshop for grades 3-5, from 5:30 to 7 pm, located at 1800 30th, St., Suite 306. It’s not as hard as you think! Students will learn and practice the 6 most important friendship skills, What makes kids avoid other kids, Secrets of Friendships, What makes kids like other kids? Find out the 6 secrets of making & keeping friends! How to NOT lose your friends. Contact Sherry Lewis at (303) 915-4421 or sLewis. consulting@gmail.com or check out ss4k.com for more information. November 7—Louisville Understanding Opioids and Prescription Drugs—What Parents Need to Know for ages 14+, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, located at Monarch High School at 329 Campus Drive. Get the facts about opioids and prescription drugs and learn how to talk to your kids about these substances. Hear stories and get resources from a panel of experts. Free event. PEN asks you to consider a donation of $10. to be used towards our substance- use initiative and will help continue to support parents in our community. Contact Taylor Schmidt at taylor.schmidt@ penbv.org or check out www. parentengagementnetwork.org/ event/understanding-opioids/ for more information. November 11, 25, 27—Louisville Kids Fun Days: Veterans Day for ages 6-12, from 9 am to 3 pm, located at 1754 Dogwood St. EVO Kids Fun Days have it all! Our staff of qualified instructors will teach indoor rock climbing, bouldering, obstacle courses, slacklining, games, art, and more! We’ll go over intro to bouldering and top roping. Instruction on different climbing techniques, warm-ups, games, and team building activities. Half- and fullday options available. Contact Nick Miller at (303) 317-3770 or louisville@evorock.com or check out www.evorock.com/louisvilleco/kids-fun-days/ for more information. November 18–Boulder Free Family Improv Class for ages 9+ with their parent(s), from 6:15 to 8 pm, located at the Boulder Public Library at Meadows Branch at 4800 Baseline. Come play and bond as a family. Games! Laughs! Chickens! Contact Curly Chicken at info@curlychicken.com or check out www.curlychicken.com for more information. M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 pm, support
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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. 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-tomother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or check out longmontlll.org for more info. 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. Tuesdays–Boulder Teen Girl Yoga for ages 13 to 16, from 4:30 to 5:25, located at 1676 30th Street. A safe place for teen girls to reconnect to their inner wisdom and knowledge, through mindful breath and yoga. Contact Teri Jacobson, MA CYI at (303) 588-4092 or boulderyogakids14@ gmail.com or check out boulderyogakids.com for more information. Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms). New group for mothers of school-age 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 5378 Sterling Drive, 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—Boulder Wonder Wonder for all ages, located at 1685 29th Street, Suite 1268, open 7 days a week, is a new form of experiential entertainment that intends to bring out the weird, wild, and wonderful in ways you’ve never seen before. Our mission is to create an immersive one-of-a-kind experience that is as engaging as it is inspiring. Part art exhibit, part photography opportunity—each room is meant to tap into people’s creativity and curiosity while providing a welcoming environment for all experience-goers. Call (720) 429-1895 for hours and more information. Ongoing—Boulder Tinker Art Studio classes for ages 18 months to 13 years old, located at 693B S. Broadway. 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 www.particularsart.com for more information. Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)subsidized child care for children 0-12. Apply for our CCAP waitlist. Application on our website www. bouldercountychildcare.org under with forms CCAP application. Must be county resident, income and activity requirements. Other requirements apply. Questions: ccap@bouldercounty.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
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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.
and the Pearl Street Mall, with a special appearance by Santa himself starting at 5 pm. Then stick around for FREE visits with Santa until 7 pm. Check out www. boulderdowntown.com for more information.
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.
November 29 to Dec. 1—Boulder The Nutcracker Ballet, for all ages, at 2 pm on Nov. 23-25 and at 7 pm on Nov. 24, located at Macky Auditorium 17th St. & University Ave. This Thanksgiving weekend, the curtain rises for the Boulder Ballet, the Boulder Phil and the Boulder Children’s Chorale. Catch the magic of this thrilling and heart-warming spectacle, all performed to Tchaikovsky’s masterful score. A holiday tradition with exciting choreography and a full, live orchestra! Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 449-1343 or info@boulderphil.org or check out boulderphil.org/event/nutcrackerballet 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 5-yearolds and caregivers. Contact us for days/times, located at The Boulder Piano Gallery, 3111 Walnut Street. Available for prospective families interested in enrolling in one of our upcoming semesters. Have fun singing, dancing, playing instruments in a structured, yet playful setting. Classes are mixed ages and siblings are welcome. Children attend with adult caregivers. Contact Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or jsmolens@ mountainsongmusic.com or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com for more information.
HOLIDAY FUN
November 23—Boulder Boulder Holiday Market is a holiday shopping spectacular not to be missed, featuring an awesome selection of one of-a-kind seasonal items, high quality handcrafted goods, fabulous holiday gift ideas, delicious specialty foods, and more, made from a diverse collection of local artists and crafters. Free. The whole family will enjoy this unique holiday shopping experience which is happening next to the very popular Boulder County Farmers Market in the heart of Downtown Boulder at 1236 Canyon Boulevard from 10 am to 5 pm. November 24—Boulder Switch on the Holidays. Holiday sing-along performances lead up to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse
November 30—Boulder St. Nick on the Bricks visits with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm every Saturday. Bring the kids and your camera for FREE visits with Santa every Saturday. Check out www. downtownboulderholidays.com or call (303) 449-3774 for more information.
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November 2—Boulder An Evening with Pianist Aldo López Gavilán, for all ages, from 7 to 9 pm, located at the home of Susan Olenwine and Frank Palermo. Experience an evening of fantastic Latin piano music, featuring Aldo López Gavilán. Support your Phil and experience music in intimate settings through this Contact Boulder Philharmonic at (303) 449-1343 or info@ boulderphil.org or check out boulderphil.org/event/aldo-lopezgavilan for more information. November 2—Longmont Visit the Agricultural Heritage Center for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Come to the farm, enjoy the rural setting and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm includes two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace. org/ahc for more information. November 7—Boulder All School Open House for parents and children, from 9 am to 10:30 am and 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, located at 4760 Table Mesa Drive. Come take a closer look at Bixby School. Our alumni tell us again and again that a Bixby School education has been their foundation for realizing their potential, finding their passions, and forging joyfully
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ahead as life-long learners. Contact Bryan Librizzi at (303) 494-7508 or admissions@bixbyschool.org or check out bixbyschool.org for more information. November 10—Louisville Music Connects Us: Global Concert Exchange for all ages, at 4 pm, located at Louisville Center for the Arts at 801 Grant Ave. Join musicians across the globe for a concert exchange taking place on the same day in many places! Be part of a multi-continental community of local musicians and music lovers. The Louisville concert involves students of Integral Steps and Emma Shubin, who have been collaborating with and exploring the worlds of the other locations’ performers. Tickets online at integralsteps. org/global Contact Sorcha BarrDeneen at (720) 577-5441 or info@ integralsteps.org or check out integralsteps.org/global for more information. November 20-Jan. 28—Boulder Friends School Open Houses, Tours & Info Meetings for ages PS-5th: adult only; 6-8th: parents and students, preschool: 11/20, 1/28 (at 5:30 pm), kindergarten: 11/13, 1/23 (at 9 am), elementary: 1/23 (at 9 am); middle school: 12/5 (at 6 pm) and 1/28 at (10:40 am). NOTE: PS-5th events are at our SOUTH Campus. MS events are at our NORTH Campus, located at 5465 Pennsylvania Ave. Come see what sets us apart from other Boulder schools, tour & observe our classrooms and meet our teachers. Contact Melanie Leggett at (303) 4991999 or RSVP at admissions@ friendsschoolboulder.org or check out www.friendsschoolboulder.org/ admissions/open-houses-tours/ for more information. November 22-24—Broomfield BackStory Youth Theatre Presents Guys and Dolls for ages 5 +, on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 9:30 pm and Sunday from 2 to 4:30 pm, located at Broomfield Auditorium at 3 Community Park Rd. Youth actors take center stage in this iconic story of unlikely love in NYC. Voted best musical in 1950, Guys and Dolls features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable tunes, including classic “Luck Be a Lady.” Contact Mary Wilkie at (720) 263-0836 or info@ backstorytheatre.org or check out www.backstorytheatre.org/tickets for more information. November 24—Boulder Switch on the Holidays. Holiday sing-along performances lead up to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall, with Santa himself starting at 5 pm. Then stick around for FREE visits with Santa until 7 pm. Check out www. boulderdowntown.com for more information.
Nov. 25-27, Dec. 30-31, Jan. 2-3— Lafayette Ninja Nanny, for ages 4.5-12, from 9 am to 4 pm, located at 990 S. Public Rd. What do you do when school is closed and you still have to work? Ninja Nanny To The Rescue! Thanksgiving and Winter break. Includes bar-none actual ninja-training taught by a real Kung Fu Master! Through meditation, our day-campers learn the art of self-awareness. Campers have ninja battles outside, run obstacle courses, learn origami and brush up on our stealth, agility & teamwork skills. Contact Elizabeth Bourdon at (720) 775-2839 or zenkidskungfu@gmail.com or check out rockymountainkungfu. com/ninja-nanny/ for more information. November 25-27—Longmont Thanksgiving Camp for ages 3-12, from 11 am to 3 pm, located at Sunflower Farm at 1150 Prospect Road. Designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Campers divided into groups based on age and friend request. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play such as climbing haybales, zipline, tire swings and so much more! Winter includes toasting marshmallows and sledding. Please pack a sack lunch. Contact Sunflower Farm at (303) 774-8001 or sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com or check out sunflowerfarminfo.com for more information. November 29 to Dec. 1—Boulder The Nutcracker Ballet, for all ages, at 2 pm on Nov. 23-25 and at 7 pm on Nov. 24, located at Macky Auditorium 17th St. & University Ave. This Thanksgiving weekend, the curtain rises for America’s favorite ballet, brought to life by Boulder Ballet, the Boulder Phil and the Boulder Children’s Chorale. Catch the magic of this thrilling and heart-warming spectacle. A holiday tradition with exciting choreography and a full, live orchestra! Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 449-1343 or info@boulderphil.org or check out boulderphil.org/event/nutcrackerballet for more information. November 30—Boulder St. Nick on the Bricks visits with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm every Saturday. Bring the kids and your camera for FREE visits with Santa every Saturday. Check out www. downtownboulderholidays.com or call (303) 449-3774 for more information.
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December 5—Boulder Youth Opera Workshop Auditions for ages 12-18, from 2 to 4 pm, located at Nevei Kodesh at 1925 Glenwood Dr. Boulder Opera Company will be holding auditions our second annual Youth Opera Workshop which is geared toward talented young singers with an interest in musical theater and opera and will be an excellent opportunity to develop and hone performing skills. Singers should prepare two contrasting pieces and bring music for pianist. Contact Elizabeth Hayes at (860) 617-7606 or education@boulderoperacompany. c o m o r c h e c k o u t w w w. b o u l d e r o p e r a c o m p a n y. c o m / workshops for more information. December 21 to Jan 6—Denver Winter Break at the Denver Art Museum, for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, at 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Paint Studio, First Light Family Space and Create-n-Takes are available daily. Performances of the family-friendly play, Art E m e rg e n c y : M o n e t E d i t i o n , weekdays at 11 am (excluding Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1). Included in general admission, free for kids 18 and younger. (Claude Monet requires separate admission ticket.) Contact Rose Beetem at (720) 913-0130 or info@denverartmuseum.org or check out www.denverartmuseum. org for more information.
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December 7—Longmont The Gentle Nutcracker for all ages, from 1 to 2 pm, located at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium at 600 E. Mountain View Ave. The Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Boulder Ballet present a sensory-friendly abridged version of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Ballet for individuals with special needs and their families. Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 772-5796 or info@ longmontsymphony.org or check o u t l o n g m o n t s y m p h o n y. o rg / concerts/gentlenutcracker-2019/ for more information. December 7—Boulder Lights of December Parade at Downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall starting at 6 pm. Check out www.downtownboulderholidays. com or call (303) 449-3774 for more information. December 7, 8—Longmont The Nutcracker Ballet for all ages, December 7 at 4 pm; December 8 at 2 pm, located at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium at 600 E. Mountain View Ave. The curtain rises for America’s favorite ballet, brought to life by the Boulder Ballet and the Longmont Symphony. Make your plans now for this heart-warming spectacle, all performed to Tchaikovsky’s
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masterful score. A holiday tradition with exciting choreography and a full, live orchestra! Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 772-5796 or info@longmontsymphony.org or check out longmontsymphony.org/ concerts/nutcrackerballet-2019/ for more information.
December 8—Boulder Celebrate!, for all ages, at 2 and 4 pm, located at Boulder Public Library, Canyon Theater 1001 Arapahoe Avenue. Two concerts presented by the Boulder Children’s Chorale training choirs and performance choirs previewing holiday music from the upcoming Boulder Chorale Holiday Concerts on December 14 and 15. An audience sing-along of holiday classics will be held at 2:30 and 4:30 PM. Free and open to the public. Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 554-7692 or sing@ boulderchorale.org or check out boulderchorale.org/events/ for more information. December 8—Boulder Boulder Holiday Gift Festival is Boulder’s biggest and best holiday shopping extravaganza. The festival is a great place to find the perfect gift from 100 exhibitors. You will find a vast array of amazing high quality gifts that are locally made. This fun and unique shopping experience can be enjoyed by the whole family. Admission is free and there is a holiday concert starting at noon. Doors open at 11 am. Located at the YMCA of Boulder Valley at 2850 Mapleton Avenue. December 14, 15—Boulder Boulder Chorale’s Brightest & Best Holiday Concert, for all ages, at 4 pm, located at First United Methodist Church at 1421 Spruce Street. A wonderful way to enjoy a wide variety of holiday music sung by a wide variety of ages. American folk musicians who will warm your heart and inspire you. Over 200 singers from six choirs are sure to delight and remind you of the joy and peace of the holiday season. Tickets $5-$25. Contact Holly Hickman at (303) 5547692 or sing@boulderchorale.org or check out boulderchorale.org/ events/ for more information.
JUST FOR FUN December 7—Longmont Visit the Agricultural Heritage Center for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Come to the farm, enjoy the rural setting and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm includes two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty.org or check
out www.bouldercountyopenspace. org/ahc for more information. Dec.23, 26-27, 30, Jan. 2-3—Louisville Kids Fun Days: Winter Break for ages 6-12, from 9 am to 3 pm, located at 1754 Dogwood St. EVO Kids Fun Days have it all! Our staff of qualified instructors will teach indoor rock climbing, bouldering, obstacle courses, slacklining, games, art, and more! We’ll go over intro to bouldering and top roping. Instruction on different climbing techniques, warm-ups, games, and team building activities. Half- and full-day options available. Contact Nick Miller at (303) 317-3770 or louisville@evorock.com or check out www.evorock.com/louisvilleco/kids-fun-days/ for more information. December 30 to Jan. 3—Longmont Winter Camp for ages 3-12, from 11 am to 3 pm, located at Sunflower Farm, at 11150 Prospect Road. Designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Divided into groups based on age and friend request. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play such as climbing haybales, zipline, tire swings and so much more! Winter includes toasting marshmallows and sledding. Please pack a sack lunch. Contact Sunflower Farm at (303) 774-8001 or sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com or check out sunflowerfarminfo.com for more information.
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January 20—Louisville Kids Fun Days: MLK Day for ages 6-12, from 9 am to 3 pm, located at 1754 Dogwood St. EVO Kids Fun Days have it all! Our staff of qualified instructors will teach indoor rock climbing, bouldering, obstacle courses, slacklining, games, art, and more! We’ll go over intro to bouldering and top roping. Instruction on different climbing techniques, warm-ups, games, and team building activities. Half- and full-day options available. Contact Nick Miller at (303) 317-3770 or louisville@evorock.com or check out www.evorock.com/louisvilleco/kids-fun-days/ for more information. January 25—Boulder The Physics of Superheroes! for ages 5 to 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Duane Physics G1B30, Duane Physics G1B30, University of Colorado. Join Physics Professor James Thompson as he explains how superheroes’ understanding of fundamental
physics ensures truth and thwarts villains! Sparks, explosions and plenty of action will punctuate this free STEM show that’s open to students of all ages! CU Wizards, for over 35 years, present free educational fun shows. Contact Candice Bartholomew Brown at (303) 492-5011 or candice. bartholomew@colorado.edu or check out www.colorado.edu/ cuwizards for more information.
JUST FOR FUN January 26—Boulder Winter Heritage Day for all ages, from 1 pm to 3 pm, located at Walker Ranch Homestead at 7701 Flagstaff Road. What did pioneer settlers do in the winter? Learn about winter chores and indoor games when you explore the homestead. Working demonstration in the blacksmith shop, smell food cooking on the wood stove. Be prepared for cold, windy weather and to walk in snow. Note: Dogs are not allowed at the homestead. Contact Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or skippen@ bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.
SUBMITTING EVENTS Boulder County Kids Mail
If you have a dated calendar event in February, March or April please do let us know by January 10th. One-listing-permonth limit on a space-available 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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Discover the joy of making music together with your family! Find a location near you! musictogether.com
Sign up for a free trial class today! Music Together of Boulder North BOE &BTU #PVMEFS (720) 440-2775 • musictogetherboulder.com Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Central and South Boulder (303) 413-1120 • mountainsongmusic.com Melody Kids Longmont ( ) 77 - • melodykids.com