Boulder County Kids Spring 2013

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Boulder County KIDS

SPRING ISSUE “Flowers” by Avanti Gautam Age 6 at Bear Creek Elementary School—Boulder

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Contents

Volume 19 No. 1

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

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www.bvcu.org ŏ 303-442-8850 Note: Many of our covers come from monthly student K—12 art displays at the Boulder Valley Credit Union at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue next to the Boulder Dinner Theatre. Check it out!

Boulder County Kids is a Division of Martin

House Publications, Inc. Published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 17114, Boulder, CO, 80308. Phone number: (303) 939-8767. Copyright 1995 to 2013 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. See submission guidelines at www.bouldercountykids.com

Cover Story—Avanti Gautam................................ 5 Finding Fun Indoors............................... 6 Kids’ Planet............................................................... 8

Life of Pie...................................................... 10 U$ NATIONAL DEBT............................................................... 14

Izzy’s Garden.......................................................... 16

Embracing Change.............................................. 17 News about Town............................................... 18

Impact on Education Awards................... 19

Winter Wellness Wisdom................................ 20

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY............................. 21 Inspiring Every Child

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What Do I Do Now, Romona?.......................... 22

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

The Power of Empathy.................................... 24

Alone Time

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Insatiable Appetites.............................. 28 CAMP DIRECTORY............................................................ 30–43

Child Care/Preschool DIRECTORY........ 44–48 Private school DIRECTORY............................. 49–50

Health care Directory.......................................... 51

Health Tip........................................................................... 51

Birthday Party Directory.................................................. 52–53

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS................................. 54–57

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appy Spring everyone! I want to dedicate this issue to my mother, Jean Martin, who is turning 90 on February 8th. She is a remarkable woman and a wonderful mother and friend. e have a big issue this time around, with 64 pages! Our CAMP DIRECTORY is full of all sorts of programs to fit your interests, schedules and pocketbooks. I know you will enjoy checking them out. We will run the camp directory next issue as well, but remember, many of these programs sell out early, so it is good to plan in advance. appy reading and we wish you a lovely spring. We have some great articles this issue, and we hope you will read all of them! Be well and please be in touch.

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vanti Gautam is six years old and is in the first grade at Bear Creek Elementary in Boulder. She has a twin sister, Yosha. Avanti likes reading about the human body and may want to be a doctor. Her sister Yosha loves the stars and wants to be an astronomer. Avanti loves music, math and PE class. She has a passion for Indian classical music. Avanti doesn’t play any instruments but likes to sing. She plays soccer and does gymnastics along with her sister Yosha, and particularly likes the springboard. Her favorite food is an apple and, given her choice of restaurants, Nepal Restaurant is on the top of her list. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is her favorite movie, and she doesn’t watch TV. She likes to read instead. Appropriately, her favorite things about Spring are flowers. She studies art with her sister at Sunflower Art Studios with Lika Maldukis. he cover sponsor is Boulder Valley Credit Union, which provides kids an excellent environment in which to save money and provides incentives, activities, events, and mascot visits. To join, or for more information, call (303) 442-8850 in Boulder or (970) 5770750 in Estes Park, or you can also visit www.bvcu.org

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Finding Fun Indoors

by Betty Quiqley

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hen the snow flies and the cold days of winter give your family the blues, create some magic around your house. Plan ahead for the late winter doldrums and be prepared for a sudden case of “cabin fever�! These things can easily creep into your cozy home as the cold days of winter play tag with the anticipated warm days of spring. If you’re prepared, you can shake off the shivers and add some excitement to the day.

or more. Work together as a family and watch the pieces bring wild animals, roaring dinosaurs, twirling ballerinas or far-away places to life in your living room. For instant action and some hands-on fun, pull out the interesting recyclable items you have tossed in a kitchen drawer. Gather up a twist tie, juice or jar lids, a couple of small boxes, or a water bottle, add some tape, and ta-da, something fabulous to wear or an amazing robot will appear! You might also stash away some prepackaged activities like Scratch Art “Rainbow Notes� or of Toysmith “Rainbow Clay� to make the gray days fly by.

When dark days turn blah, stir up a batch of popcorn, relax, and enjoy a puppet show or a homegrown theater production. Break out a “Sew Cute Sock Puppy� kit by Creativity for Kids and create a magical character, write a script or act out a tale, using “Tell Me A Story� cards by eeBoo. Unleash the “Ladybug Girl,� “Fancy Nancy� or “Tough Boris� the pirate from the pages of a book in a homemade play! Great hats by Elope or costumes by Great Pretenders can help a dragon, knight or superhero come to life on any stage.

One tried-and-true boredom buster is setting out a jigsaw puzzle for the whole family to work together. For some longlasting fun both Ravensburger and Melissa and Doug make delightful puzzles with piece counts ranging from 35 to 3,000

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If the indoor wiggles are just too much, get moving with a treasure hunt or

a good game of in-house hide and seek. Add to the fun when you turn off the lights and use a Nite Ize “Spot Lit� or Toysmith “Glow Light Sword� to find your way. These glowing charmers can also add interest to an indoor hideaway made with Happy Kids “Fort A Ma Jig� pieces or an “Ogo Bild Pod� by Ogo Sport. Then take it up a notch with “Glow Chemistry� by Be Amazing by creating your own glowing laboratory. Mixing, pouring and experimenting with water and “Fizzy Tints� by Alex or an erupting a baking soda “Volcano� by 4M are sure to send cabin fever out the door.

If the cold snap has kept friends away, inviting them over for “game night” is a fantastic idea for beating the brrrry weather blues. You can hold a round-robin tournament with “Fastrack” by Blue Orange or have a laughing good time during a game of “Rummikub” by Pressman. An afternoon card party with “Rat a Tat Cat” by Game Wright or “Set” by Everest is sure to pop out some giggles and grins. Then, when it is time to cozy up in a blanket again and still keep your brain ticking, grab a mindbending strategy game like “Tangoes” by Rex Games, “Trucky” by Smart Games or “Rush Hour Jr” by Think Fun. These brain tickling games will be just the ticket, for kids of all ages, on those cold indoor days.

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When the weather outside turns frightful, pull out your bag of tricks and create some great experiences for your family. Cabin fever is defined by Houghton Mifflin as “Boredom, restlessness, or irritability that results from a lack of environmental stimulation, as from a prolonged stay in a remote, sparsely populated region or a confined indoor area.” Don’t let it get you down! Keep this creeping winter culprit at bay and turn cabin fever into cabin fervor. Magic will happen with all of these boredom busters up your sleeve. We are always looking for suggestions at Grandrabbit’s. If you have any questions or would like to make a suggestion, just talk to a friendly Grandrabbit’s associate at any of our three locations! You can stop in at any of our Grandrabbit’s locations and speak to our friendly and knowledgeable staff or check out www.grtoys.com

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BOULDER County Kids Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience F RA C KI NG

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ou may have heard the word “fracking” a lot lately. It is short for the term “hydraulic fracturing”, which is a method of drilling used to get natural gas from shale rock formations deep beneath the surface of the earth. It has become very controversial and has caused arguments against it by many citizens and environmental groups, and counterarguments in favor of it by the oil and gas industry. Whatever side you may be on, it is important to understand exactly what fracking is and to learn as much as possible about this complex process. Then make your own judgment. To drill and frack a well takes millions of gallons of water. Added to the water are various chemicals and sand. The chemicals help stop bacteria growth and corrosion,

and they lubricate and thicken the fluid to better suspend the sand in the water. After drilling a vertical shaft thousands of feet down, the drill gradually turns and continues horizontally until it eventually reaches the shale. The watery fracking fluid is then pumped under very high pressure, cracking the shale rock. The sand in the fluid keeps the layers of cracked shale slightly

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separated, allowing the natural gas to escape up the well shaft. There has been a rush to drill in many parts of the United States. Some of these “hot spots” include the Barnett Shale in Texas; other shales in North Dakota, Michigan, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana; and the Marcellus Shale under parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland….a very large area. Locally in Colorado, there is the Wattenberg Shale in eastern Boulder County and much of Weld County. There has already been a considerable about of fracking in Weld County. Natural gas is methane, which is a powerful “greenhouse” gas that is even worse for global climate change than carbon dioxide, especially if there is some

methane leakage from the drilled wells, which there often is. But burning natural gas releases much less carbon dioxide than burning coal, so there is strong argument in favor of replacing coal-fired electric power plants, like many of the ones in the Boulder/Denver area, with gas-powered plants. It is argued by some that since fracking makes natural gas cheaper, it helps to stimulate switching from coal to gas, which is a good step toward slowing down global warming and climate change. On the other hand, others argue that switching from coal to natural gas simply postpones the development of clean alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, and even some new kinds of nuclear energy (such as integral fast reactors, already positively tested at Hanford, WA). You

can see how complex this situation is. In the West, however, one of the biggest worries about fracking is the tremendous amount of water that is required for each well. Also, some of the water remains deep underground after fracking, removed forever from the normal water cycle. The depletion of surface water and water from aquifers (reservoirs of water beneath the surface of the earth) are the main concern here. Water is becoming as valuable as gold! Because of the chemicals used in fracking, the waste water is unable to be treated by our local treatment plants. A fracking drill site also causes much damage to the natural environment and includes a lot of truck traffic for transporting the huge amounts of water required. So there are many questions about fracking that still need to be answered. I hope you

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will be a good scientist and learn as much as you can about this process. Then don’t be afraid to speak up and voice your opinion! Dr. Thorne is founder and honorary president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute) in Boulder. They have helped “connect youth to nature” for 59 years. For information about their summer camp and classes for kids, please check www.thornenature.org or e-mail info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647 ext. 100.

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our Generations of Pie makers! Prizewinning pie maker Kini Christie grew up making pie. Her mother, Ruth, used to make her father a blueberry pie for his birthday every year. To this day, the family has birthday pie rather than cake at their homes.

Photos by Greig Robertson

From left to right: Wendell Pickett, Samantha Pickett, Jeff Christie, Kini Christie, Toni Pickett, and Austin Pickett.

Her grandmother Hazel, taught her granddaughters how to make pie at her whitepainted kitchen table, using a tea cup from the cupboard to measure the ingredients. In the summer orchards of Delta County, Colorado, they

would pick fresh cherries, apples, and peaches for the family pies. And then, she inherited amazing old recipes for cream pies from her mother-in-law, Doris. Kini’s sisters convinced her she made the best pie crust (prob-

ably because they didn’t want to make it!), so early on, Kini became the chief pie maker in the house. Generations of trials, tests, tastings, and tradition have been passed down, now to her daughter, Erica. Perhaps someday she will pass the magic on to the 5th generation! Kini’s husband, Jeff, is a chef and quickly caught on to the pie baking after she shared her recipes and techniques with him. He is now the workhorse in the bakery. Their kids, Jimmy, Erica, and Caleb all work in the business, too. You’ll see them at the shop in Niwot

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or at the farmer’s market in Longmont, Boulder, and the Rocky Mountain indoor market up in Ft. Collins.

THE REVIEWS Cuddle Bug: Chocolate Cream: MMMMM...just delicious! I am going to give it to you straight, I have a major sweet tooth! It had just the right amount of chocolate and whipped cream! My tongue felt as though it was swimming in a smooth, creamy bath of wonderfulness! Apple: I normally hate apple pie, but this pie stands out from all the rest! Perfect and I mean perfect texture! Blackberry Raspberry: When Kini was interviewed, she said that I would like this pie. HOW DID SHE KNOW? Being at my rebellious stage, I kind of wanted to prove her wrong, but I just couldn’t! It is like in the movie Ratatouille, when the rat tastes the cheese and then the strawberry. The flavors danced in my mouth! A.W.: These pies were actually the best pies I’ve ever had. Yes, that means even better than Mama Pickett’s pies. The crust is crumbly and works with any pie filling. These pies are fresh and absolutely stunning. True American classics made better than ever. Chocolate Cream: a great dessert pie for someone with a sweet tooth. Coconut Cream: still another amazing pie, with a tropical feel. Cherry: another American classic, the cherry is a tart cherry, so don’t be expecting an extremely sweet pie. Apple: a truly exceptional pie, another American classic. The pie tastes like fresh apples. Strawberry/ Rhubarb: this pie is a sweet rhubarb pie, with a hint of strawberry. Blackberry Raspberry: this is an absolutely amazing pie. It sounds strange, but the flavors mix very well. Peach:

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this pie was truly amazing and barely in second place. The peaches were firm and full of flavor. Blueberry: This pie is easily my favorite; it bursts with flavor and has fresh wild blueberries. Overall these pies are amazing, and I would recommend these to anyone. Mama Pickett: I used to bake pies for my church youth group fundraiser as a teen, and my job was chief pie crust maker. Colorado’s dry climate challenges my piecrust skills. These piecrusts are the perfect complement to the very fresh fillings. It was fun to taste 8 different flavors of pie. The 2 cream pies were perfect. The fruit pies each had distinct characteristics, none too sweet. These pies are a great alternative for families seeking healthier desserts. I recommend a family pie tasting, especially for picky eaters, and see what works! It worked for my picky eater, surprisingly, she tried them all. Pops: Exploding tiny blue capsules of intense juicy blueberries are the star of these not-too-sweet pies. The handmade golden brown crust supports and balances the filling, making this pie worthy of passing it off as your own, when your critical mother-in-law arrives. Or, hide it, and enjoy it yourself! Publisher’s Note: My Mom’s Pies also have organic, gluten-free, and sugar-free pies and will create special orders upon request. Prices range from $4 to $20. You can choose from Peach, Cherry, Blueberry, BlackberryRaspberry, Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, Strawberry/Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Coconut Cream, Banana Cream, and Chocolate Cream. Winter hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Tu-Sat. Sun/M occasionally, or by appointment. Extended hours will start in May.

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The U$ National Debt by Steve Carr

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he United States public debt is the money borrowed by the federal government of the United States through the issue of securities by the Treasury and other federal government agencies. US public debt consists of two components: Debt held by the public includes Treasury securities held by investors outside the federal government, including those held by individuals, corporations, the Federal Reserve System, and foreign, state, and local governments. Debt held by government accounts, or intergovernmental debt includes nonmarketable Treasury securities held in accounts administered by the federal government that are owed to program beneficiaries, such as the Social Security Trust Fund. Debt held by government accounts represents the cumulative surpluses, including interest earnings, of these accounts that have been invested in Treasury securities. Public debt increases or decreases as a result of the annual unified budget deficit or surplus. The federal government budget deficit or surplus is the difference between government receipts and spending, ignoring inter governmental transfers. However, some spending that is excluded from the deficit (supplemental appropriations) also adds to the debt. Historically, the US public debt increased during wars and recessions and subsequently declined. For example, debt held by the public as a share of GDP peaked

just after World War II (113% of GDP in 1945), but then fell over the following 30 years. In recent decades, however, large budget deficits and the resulting increases in debt have led to concern about the long-term sustainability of the federal government’s fiscal policies. On December 10, 2012, debt held by the public was approximately $11.575 trillion, or about 72% of the GDP. Intergovernmental holdings stood at $4.795 trillion, giving a combined total public debt of $16.370 trillion. As of July 2012, $5.3 trillion, or approximately 48% of the debt held by the public was owned by foreign investors, the largest of which were China and Japan, at just over $1.1 trillion each. The following link takes you to the US debt clock in real time, which provides an idea on how fast dollars add up: www.usdebtclock.org

What does one TRILLION dollars look like? I hope that this example provides a sense of what a trillion dollars looks like. We’ll start with a $100 bill. Currently the largest US denomination in general cir-

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culation. Most everyone has seen them, slightly fewer have owned them. Guaranteed to make friends wherever they go. A packet of one hundred $100 bills is less than 1/2 inch thick and contains $10,000. It can easily fit in your pocket.

This next little pile is $1 million (100 packets of $10,000). You could stuff that into a grocery bag and walk around with it.

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Next we’ll look at ONE TRILLION dollars. This is that number we’ve been hearing so much about. What is a trillion dollars? Well, it’s a million million. It’s a thousand billion. It’s a one followed by 12 zeros. You ready for this? It’s pretty surprising. Go ahead...scroll down... Ladies and gentlemen... I give you $1 trillion dollars... In the picture, a man in the red shirt (bottom left) is standing next to one trillion dollars. And the US National Debt is over 16 trillion dollars, or 16 of these.

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by Isabella Martinez

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ello, my name is Isabella Martinez. Spring is coming, and some vegetables will soon start to pop up in the gardens. Vegetables are very yummy to eat fresh, but there are other ways that veggies can be ingested. In this article, I will be talking about juicing. Juicing has been around for many years and has had many benefits for people. Juicing is a wonderful way to deliver minerals, vitamins, and nutrients to your body. It is an easy way to get your daily vegetables in a quick and delicious way. Juice is also a great way to detoxify and cleanse your body. It is one of my favorite ways to have vegetables. A single vegetable is high in minerals, vitamins, and nutrients, but it can take a long time to eat the recommended servings of veggies every day. The recommended amount of fruits and veg-

Amber Cox and Isabella at Whole Foods in Boulder at the juice bar.

gies per day is five servings. This is difficult for some people for many reasons. They might not like the flavor or it just feels like its too much to eat in a single day. Juicing is a great solution for people who have this problem. Juicing is the process in which the juice of a vegetable or fruit is extracted. Juices can be made from more than one serving of vegetables and you can have all your daily vegetables in one single drink! I can understand that this might seem like it would just taste like all the vegetables mixed together, but it doesn’t taste like them at all. It becomes a refreshing drink, dense with necessary nutri-

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ents for your body. As Amber Cox, a friendly and helpful employee of Whole Foods, states, “Juices can be surprisingly tasty!� Juice is also a good way to detoxify and cleanse your body. It helps to free your body of built-up toxins from our world. These toxins can be from polluted air, inorganic food (sprayed with pesticides), or other environmental factors. Every once in a while, it is important to rid your body of this toxin buildup. Juices help to do this. Juices also can cleanse your digestive track and colon while loosening blockage. They are a natural laxative. Juices are a wonderful natu-

ral way to cleanse your body, and there are many different recipes to create the perfect juice for you. (See page 51.) There are many different vegetables used to create many different recipes for juice blends. One delicious juice blend is made up of carrots, celery, spinach, beets, parsley, and orange. This drink is high in vitamins and nutrients. The celery in it also helps to maintain the body’s water, because it is high in sodium. Another juice recipe has carrots and a small amount of grated ginger. One other is made of apple, kale, and other greens of your choice. You can decide how much of each ingredient you prefer in your juice. It is all about preference. Juice is a magnificent way to intake your daily dose of vegetables and fruits. They cleanse your body while delivering nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, they taste great! If you don’t prefer to juice, you can still eat the vegetables by themselves. No matter what way you consume your vegetables, it is important to intake the recommended amount of them each day for a healthy body and life.

BOULDER County Kids Embracing Change

Would you Rather Be Happy Or Consistent? sad or frustrated, can bring a lot of joy. Would you rather be happy or consistent and attached to your plans and ideals?

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hange is more inevitable and recurrent in life than death and taxes. Every moment is a new one. We can count on change. Our kids grow up. Their tastes evolve. What used to apply yesterday in parenting them, does not apply today. Their abilities change. We change. The weather changes. Seasonal shifts occur. Depending on our attitude toward change, it can be enjoyable, or it can be stressful. My belief is that change is stressful when we hold so strongly to a strategy of consistency in order to feel safe. Yet, as parents, we often hear the advise that we need to be consistent in order to offer our kids a sense of safety. I am beginning to believe that the goal of consistency is unattainable and our reactions to change when we aim for consistency trigger stressbased behaviors, which, ironically, end up leaving us and our kids feeling unsafe. I would like to offer that you may want to ditch the idea of consistency as a means of offering safety and predictability to your children and instead embrace the idea that every moment is unlike any other moment that we have experienced and different than what we anticipate. So what this would requires is for us to clear our minds of any expectations and to begin to be open and curious to what actually is in front of us. For example, when our

Jessica Dancingheart is a mother, communication coach, and the founder of Opening to Possibilities. She gets a thrill out of watching her clients become empowered. She enjoys facilitating the “aha” moment, as her clients realize that they have many choices, as they employ her tools to tap into their own strengths and values. To learn more about her and her services, call (303) 589-8420 or visit www. OpeningToPossibilities.com.

child’s food tastes suddenly change, and the favorite dish that we spend hours preparing is no longer enjoyed, instead of being upset about the change and arguing with our children that they must eat it because it is a favorite dish, we might want to accept the change in our child’s preference and ask, “What would you like to add to this dish (from our pantry and fridge) to make it more delicious for you?” A l t e r n a t i v e l y, w e c a n empower our children to create their own dish as we enjoy what we prepared. Another strategy for avoiding stress as things change or don’t happen as we expect or plan is to bring gratitude into the moment. I am sure many of you have experienced times when plans

changed and you were happy because you got a bonus hour to spend on something else. It is harder to be happy when we are really attached to our plans happening the way we want. In those moments, it is harder to say, “Yay.” Yet, if we pause and look around us, there is probably some gift in there for us, alongside the disappointment and grief of lost dreams. So let’s say we have a routine with our kids of spending every Sunday morning reading a book, and they are ready to shift that time to a different activity, we can grieve the loss of a sweet ritual, while also celebrating that our children are individualizing and coming to find their own clear preferences. My guess is that embracing change, as opposed to feeling

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News about Town...

Announcements:

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erry Lee MacLean has come out with two new books: Moody Cow Learns Compassion and Pigs Over Boulder 2, along with a new app for ipads and smart phones called the Mind Jar. The new books are available at Amazon.com or check out www.familymeditation.com for more information.

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he Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Colorado will receive a $43M bonus payment in recognition of its leadership role in getting more children covered by health insurance in 2012. Since 2010 Colorado has received $94 million in performance bonuses for implementing sound public policies that ensure our public health care programs work better for families and taxpayers. Check out www.coloradokids.org or call (303) 620-4544 for more information.

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3405 Penrose Place Suite 205 in North Boulder near 34th and Iris. Please call (303) 444-6861 for more information or to schedule and appointment.

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roomfield Academy to Expand Middle School to Include Eighth Grade Next Fall! B r o o m f i e l d A c a d e m y, an independent school that provides individualized programming and small classes to children ages 2 1/2–14, is expanding its middle school to serve fifth through eighth grade students. Just 10 minutes from Boulder, Broomfield Academy’s small class sizes typically range between 8 and 15 students ,and their curriculum includes world language instruction and swimming lessons. Families interested in receiving additional information are invited to attend a February 6th and March 6th open house. To RSVP, please go to www.broomfieldacademy. com for more information or can call the school at (303) 469-6449.

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prouts had their grand opening January 2nd in Longmont. The store was completely packed all day long. It is located at Clover Basin, and Hover Road, next to Pet Smart and Kohls.

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he 2013 fee-free days the Forest Service will participate in are: Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; June 8, National Get Outdoors Day; Sept. 28, National Public Lands Day; and Nov. 9-11, Veterans Day Weekend. The U.S. Forest Service joins other federal agencies in offering fee-free days on public lands in 2013, beginning Jan. 21 in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Forest Service lands, which include 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands, offer something for everyone, from the casual hiker to the thrill-seeking recreationist. There also are opportunities and programs for children, from Discover the Forest to becoming a Junior Snow Ranger and more. Check out www.fs.usda.gov for more information.

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elia the Great: Tricks for Being a Happy Kid. Celia discovers that her magic can help her handle many situations. She

finds that she can be patient, use good manners, listen, and follow directions. This magic thing is great! Abby Jacobs is an art therapist on sabbatical, raising her two magical children. Abby has helped children and adolescents, as well as adults, to understand and express emotion through the use of art and talk therapy. As a mother, Abby searched for ways to help her children deal with the intense emotions that arise during early childhood. Using “magic” has helped empower her children to become aware of their emotions and begin the self-soothing process. Celia’s magic tricks are used in Abby’s household on a daily basis. Her daughter, five years old, is now teaching her son, two years old, to use Celia’s “magic.” For more information about Abby, visit www.abbyjacobsbooks.com

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r. L o w e l l C . Steinberg has purchased Visions Eye Care Center, the former practice of Dr. C. Jack Roffis. Visions Eye Care Center (formerly Visions Optical) has been in Boulder for more than 20 years. Dr. Steinberg has practiced in the BoulderDenver Metro area for 10 years and has provided family eye care for 25 years. The office is located at 1933 28th Boulder. Call (303) 447-8470 or please check out www. visionseyecarecenter.com for more information.

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ouisville–Impact on Education is proud to announce the recipients of the annual Impact Awards. These awards recognize individuals in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) who have an extraordinary impact on student learning through exceptional teaching skills, job dedication, volunteering, and/or leadership. Select teachers, administrators and BVSD staff were nominated by a colleague, supervisor, or parent. A committee read each nomination and chose 10 finalists. The finalists then interviewed with a panel composed of Impact on Education Board members. Although a difficult decision because of the caliber of the 10 finalists, the panel then chose our five recipients based on their achievements, nomination, and interview. To inform the winners, Impact on Education planned surprise announcements at the recipients’ schools in coordination with the school/district administration. The winners will be recognized on March 6 at the Impact Awards celebration at the Boulder Theater. Each remaining finalist will receive a $300 gift certificate to Frasca Food and Wine. The finalists will receive a mini iPad, $1,000 for their school, and a $500 personal award. Russ Lucero BVSD bus driver For 12 years, Russ Lucero has driven a multitude of students to and from school. The students, who he believes are the most precious gifts, have named the vehicle in which they take their daily rides, “The Russ Bus.” “The Russ Bus” is really where the learning begins. Russ puts

up a word, phobia, riddle, or song every day to spark student thinking and conversation. He loves watching them all grow through their learning and hopes his activities and care for the students are part of that growth. “This positive individual is the very first adult the children meet in the morning, and the last they see during the afternoon. His altruistic, kind, and positive interactions with kids help foster their self-esteem, and his creative curricular planning helps feed a love of learning and knowledge in his passengers,” said his nominator. Russ holds the safety of his students above all else and is humbled by the visible impact he makes on their lives. Wendy Pearson Arapahoe Ridge High S c h o o l Te e n P a r e n t Program director When this UK native is not making afternoon tea for the staff, she is carrying out her morals of respect and understanding. As the Teen Parent Program director, Wendy is constantly assisting pregnant or parenting teens dealing with issues in and outside of school. She goes above and beyond her job inside the halls of Arapahoe, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all the students for which she is responsible. She takes it upon herself to give the very best care to her students and their children. “She respects diversity in her staff and students. She has a heart of gold, supports the underdog, and sees greatness in others,” said the school’s interventionist. Wendy’s humor, organization, and dedication to her job have contributed an invaluable ideal of the highest standards

and care for her students to Arapahoe. Kurt Schaefer Pe a k t o Pe a k H i g h School science teacher When Kurt Schaefer is in the classroom at Peak to Peak Charter School, he is on stage. He is not teaching the art of acting, but rather the complexities of science. “If necessary, he will actually sing, dance, or model a reaction in a way that brings theory to life in a high school classroom,” said his nominator. It is this excitement for learning that has provided Kurt’s students with a fuller understanding of chemistry and biology. He also founded and coaches the speech and debate team, where he uses his personality and hard work to help students rise from a shy freshman to a confident senior not afraid to speak in front of crowds. He fills his classes with real-world stories and application and his “near-maniacal need to burst out into laughter at least once in every class.” Stephanie Van Horn Douglass Elementary 3rd grade teacher S t e p h a n i e Va n H o r n has always believed in taking risks as an educator to enhance the way her students learn. She has implemented a reading program called CAFE and Daily 5 and a whole-classroom environment ideal called 7 Habits of Happy Kids. These programs were innovative and new to her school system, but something she believed in enough to share with her students. Daily 5 redistributes teacher and student time, and 7 Habits leads students to a proactive love of learning. In addition to her enthusiasm

in the classroom, Stephanie shares her teaching secrets on her blog 3rd Grade Thoughts. On this blog, her followers find tips, tricks, and the sense that Stephanie would have nothing more than to be in the classroom teaching her third graders how to love life and learning. Her colleague Bill Smith says, “she is the epitome of the lifelong learner—someone who learns for the sake of learning… and who shares knowledge because in doing so makes us all better.” John Williams Boulder High School social studies teacher “From my first anxious day as an 8th grade teacher at Casey Junior High in 1986 to now, I have knocked myself out to do the best job I could possibly do to teach and actively engage my students,” John said. In his career as a social studies teacher, he has more than engaged, but inspired his students and his peers to enjoy every moment of learning. His tireless work in preparing freshmen for the AP US Government and Politics exam and his efforts to bring the Colorado Supreme Court to try two cases in front of metro area students, are just two examples of the way he has continued on the path to teaching excellence. “It’s obvious that he makes learning fun for his students, but what’s equally true is how, just by being himself, he reminds his peers that teaching is fun, too,” said a colleague. John’s humor is unforgettable, his passion is contagious, and his work is impressive. A longtime colleague said, “All these years later, he still has the magic touch.”

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BOULDER County Kids Winter Wellness Wisdom

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by Sue Van Raes

hile many of us shy away from the cold days and dark nights winter brings, the energetics of winter luster have a lot to teach us about quiet, stillness, and inner wisdom. As we embark on the 2013 pilgrimage together, it is valuable to allow more time for rest and soul-searching. We can then access so much of our bodies’ wisdom and our hearts’ yearning, while remembering to celebrate the returning of life and light with more vitality than ever before. We have seen in nature that its true essence is change, between expansion and contraction. Often winter is thought of as the contraction side of the wave, only a part of the endless cycle of nature’s vibrations. Ride the wave to its fullest and cultivate more vitality, more energy, and synchronize ourselves from the inside out. Make this year, 2013, one of sacred inner rhythm and luminosity as we emerge from the darkest nights. Follow these winter wise New Years secrets and watch how our bodies breathe a sigh of relief when we sink into the deeper currents of nature both around us and within us. RESTORE: The energetics of winter remind us to hunker down, slow down, and restore our prana (life force). This is the time of year to reflect on our health,

replenish our energy, and conserve our strength. We benefit from cooking our food slow and long and finding coziness and warmth together in our families and communities, while warming our hearts with laughter and connection. If you feel like you have spent too much time in your PJs over the holidays, don’t dismay. A big part of health and healing is allowing ourselves to rest and slow down. The guilt of getting to the gym may hover over your head, but as you allow yourself to deepen into rest, your energy will return stronger than before, and so will your visits to your favorite ski hill, yoga class, or cardio heaven. ROOT DOWN: Winter eating often entails preparing seasonal whole foods that can be stored, canned, or kept for the colder days of winter. Canadian scientists recently compared the nutrient density of 33 vegetables and found that the most powerful winter veggies are Brussels sprouts, leeks, beets, and kale. These are important ones to land on your plate this year. Just another way to bring vitality back to your body. Avoid eating too many raw foods during the winter, as these

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tend to cool the body (digestion) too much. Emphasize warming foods that stimulate digestion, circulation, and immunity:

Soups and stews Root vegetables Beans (especially adzuki and mung beans)

Miso and seaweed Garlic and ginger

If you decide to cleanse this winter, be sure to approach it with the winter season in mind. Take warm baths, use your spices and herbs such as ginger and cinnamon to warm up your digestion. Move toward your health goals slowly and steadily creating habits that are long-lasting and sustainable, rather than the usual race for the finish line. This year, drop the ambition to fit into the skinny jeans or daily competition with the scale. Instead, add in just a couple of new healthy habits at a time so that you can begin to practice them regularly without being overwhelmed, enjoying one beautiful day at a time. Here are some simple ideas: √ Add in some green juices each day this year to up your

super food intake and phytonutrient consumption. √ Do a winter wellness cleanse (check out Boulder Nutrition for details) to reset your blood sugar and detoxify your cells. √ Add a few extra servings of veggies into each meal, looking at your plate should be like gazing into nature’s plant rainbow. √ Find a buddy and move your body more. Dance, yoga, snow shoeing, skiing, walking, or going to the gym are always more fun with a buddy, and some good tunes. √ Schedule time for selfcare into your calendar. Massages, pedicures, long tea dates, reading your favorite novel, or aromatherapy baths for the divine in you. Make this year all about self-care and health care! REFLECT: According to traditional Chinese medicine, winter is the time to find a sense of inner peace and solace. The sound of winter is silence. The silence of the snow falling and the silence of our own journey inward. It’s a great time to visit our intentions for this new year, meditate by candlelight, and become crystal clear on what we are calling forth as the light returns. Remember what nourishes you other than food and cultivate more time to nurture you heart strings this year. Studies show that when we increase our own personal pleasure, we find ourselves

more content, more fulfilled, and less likely to turn to food in boredom and stress. What fills you up beyond your plate? What sparks your inner fire in 2013? REVERE: Create a mindfulness practice around mealtime. Because the body is moving slower in the wintertime, we are more sensitive to rushing through meals and higher levels of stress. To listen to what our bodies really want, we need to slow down. Plan to sit down at mealtime in a calm environment for each nourishing meal. Eat slowly and mindfully so that you can focus on chewing your food, listening to when your body is full, and absorbing and digesting optimally. REVEL: Celebrating the returning of the light and the beginning of a new year has been a ritual enjoyed by many cultures, far and wide, for centuries. When we come together, we warm each other’s hearts with love, gratitude, and kindness. Take snowy walks, use the time indoors to get creative in the kitchen, sit with candlelight to enjoy food together, and give thanks for the abundance we share through the winter. I invite you to start your new year simply, naturally, and holistically, coming back to the natural flavors of whole foods, and sharing and savor-

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ing winter pleasures with presence and consciousness. With this winters magical nights and the birth of a new year, explore your deepest self this winter. Find celebration in the marriage of awareness in your body and mind. The awareness brings back life force and rejuvenates the body. Open to more light from within than ever before and share that light with gusto and brilliance with others.

SUE VAN RAES is a dynamic and passionate nutritional therapist, health coach, and yoga instructor in Boulder. Sue specializes in women’s health and hosts both individual programs and ongoing women’s groups and retreats, both locally and internationally. Sue founded Boulder Nutrition in 2003 and is the confounder of Health For Life International, a cleanse company designing programs for yoga studios all over the country. Check out www.bouldernutrition.com www. healthwise-woman.com for more information. Sue’s recently published book, HEALTH WISE: True Health and Happiness for the Empowered Woman, is a culmination of her life’s continual self-study and work. Follow her on Facebook at Health Wise Woman or subscribe to the Health Wise Community.

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Drawing by Fritz Scholder

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

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. My mother says that my grandmother is histrionic. What does that exactly mean?

Signed 15-year-old granddaughter.

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. When someone is described as histrionic it means that they are overly dramatic and emotional. They might slam doors or burst into tears over a perceived insult when none was intended. Their reactions may be seen as theatrical or melodramatic. My mother would sometimes call me “Sara Bernhard” when she thought I was being histrionic. This is a personality trait, but it could also be a personality disorder, depending on the severity of the symptoms. If you think about this characteristic as existing on a continuum, on one end is the trait of histrionics and on the other is “histrionic personality disorder.” This person’s self-esteem is dependent on the approval of others. They really need to be noticed and to be the center of attention. Initially they are socially fun to be around, but their largerthan-life reactions to things soon wear thin. No one likes

being manipulated after a while, and people will often walk away to avoid the situation. People with HPD do not usually believe they need therapy, as they don’t believe there’s anything wrong with them. If they do seek help it’s usually after another failed relationship. So I don’t know if your grandmother is really histrionic or if she has HPD, but it sounds like your mom was exasperated with her. You can practice being calm in an emotionally charged situation, observe what’s going on with understanding, and resist becoming involved in the “histrionics.”

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. Can everyone do lucid dreaming?

Signed curious.

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. A lucid dream is any dream in which one is aware that one is dreaming. I’m certain that we’ve all experienced that without planning it. Developing the skill to plan your dreams, to actively and consciously participate in your dreams, and to perhaps influence the outcome is the purpose of lucid dreaming. Yes, you can go on the Internet and join in a chat room of lucid dreamers, and you can find a step-by-step guide to lucid dreaming on YouTube. I’d never given this subject much serious thought until recently when I read an article in The New Yorker

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about it being used as a treatment for PTSD in returning soldiers. The sleep clinic developing this technique is located in Albuquerque, and apparently they teach lucid dreaming as a way to combat the nightmares that are a part of post traumatic stress Disorder. That raised the idea of lucid dreaming a peg or two in my book as it’s nonpharmaceutical, it’s selfdirected, and it’s a skill that’s available anytime you need it. There’s even an application that’s called Lucid DayDreaming. So to answer your question, anyone can lucid dream with training and practice.

and present relationship with his mother. There are steps to be gone through in various stages of growth and development, culminating in successful separation from her, that determine how a guy is going to move through the rest of his life. This will be influenced to a large part by his mother’s personality and mental health and whether they like each other or not. Surprisingly this is not a given. There are mothers that don’t like their sons as well as mothers that think their sons can do no wrong. So pay attention to his relationship with his mom, his sense of respect, care, and concern, and you may see your future in the making.

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. They say you should never get involved with a fellow that doesn’t get along with his mother. Do you think that is true?

Signed S.F.

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. Any folk wisdom deserves close consideration as it usually is built on a time-honored truth. In this case, the truth seems to be that the past informs the present, and that we ignore that fact at our peril. And, let’s not forget the fact that we repeat patterns that have become habitual. All of this sets the stage for why we should pay attention to how the new man in our lives treats his mother. How a man relates to women is profoundly dependent on his past

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is followed throughout. Alyosha Karamazov is an adolescent, who is beginning to explore the world around him. This world is an 1880s Russia, which is rapidly transforming from an Imperialist country to a Communist society, due to multiple social movements that were occurring during the time. This causes Alyosha to begin forming opinions about his ethics and morality. His adventures throughout Russia are explored, and a close look is taken at the young boy’s family, as well as the events that bring them close together, but at the same time tear them farther apart. Readers will find that, The Brothers Karamazov is a passionate and philosophical novel that makes an astounding effort to observe the ethical debates of God and free will, while at the same time, examining the moral struggles concerning faith, doubt, and reason, set against a modernizing Russia. But most of all, this is a book filled with twists and turns, which will keep the reader on the edge of their seat, wondering if both Alyosha, as well as his family, will come out unharmed.

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all, I found the characters in the book to be very well developed by the author. This, along with the amazing scenery described in the book, paint quite a picture for the reader, as they make their way through the book. Second, I found that this book constantly kept me on the edge of my seat, due to the twists and turns that occurred every step of the way. Lastly, I enjoyed the book because although it was classified as fiction it still contains many true historical events from 19th century Russia, which will give any reader a great history lesson. For these reasons, I found the book to be very enjoyable.

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The Power of

Empathy

by Bruce David Kugler, Ph.D.

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mpathy is the bedrock that provides the human baby with the rudimentary psychological and emotional tools to begin developing a primitive understanding of its existence. Even before having any concept of it’s own self, a human being’s first awareness is the presentation of this “other,” who will be known as the mother. Just as a newborn has requirements to nourish its biological development, the development of a human self first begins with the mother, who is able to attune herself to an infant’s feelings, subtle moods, and needs. She then acts like a mirror, or an echo, by responding in specific ways that match her newborn’s experiences. Mother, father, and others who come face-to-face with the baby, seem to be under its influence, as if pulled out of themselves, to match the baby’s facial expressions and mood, with what seems to be an automatic shift to a higher, and softer tone of voice. The face of the baby puts out a call, and seems to captivate us, ripping us from selfconcern, to a shift in empathic attunement to baby’s feelings and needs. For a human being only in it’s early stage of development; that’s power! However present, the call from the baby’s face may be for empathic attunement and mirroring, in the strictest sense of the term, empathy is

a “learned” process; a developmental achievement born from having had others who were attuned to our unfolding development, particularly during the first several years of life. It is having empathically attuned others in our experiences, with a dash of imagination, that makes it possible for us to understand what it is like to “stand in another person’s shoes” and see the world from a perspective other than our own. The late Heinz Kohut, the founder of a branch of analytic thought known as “SelfPsychology,” asserted that our natural human need for

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empathic attunement is not only the foundation of our ability to develop a cohesive and resilient self, but is vitally important for the maintenance of one’s self throughout life and well into older age. Empathic attunement is the psychological and emotional equivalent to oxygen, food, and water for one’s survival. Having empathic others, who are capable of using their own experiences, both good and not so good, in recognizing, affirming, and mirroring our experiences, validates us as the people we are becoming and know ourselves to be

along the way. Empathy is the bridge between individuals inhabiting different bodies and space, an unspoken language that establishes trust and reconfirms our connectedness to the world of others. Sometimes the other is even another species! I am reflecting on the shift in “training” horses, as demonstrated by Buck Brannaman, Monty Roberts, in the movie and the book The Horse Whisper. Instead of using fear and force, these men learned to work not from outside, but from within the horse’s nature, by using empathic regard and mutual trust. Abraham Lincoln, who had enormous losses and challenges in childhood, and up until his death, has been reintroduced to the world in the movie, Lincoln, based on Doris Kerns-Goodwin’s remarkable book, A Team of Rivals. The author suggests that Lincoln’s ability to be both politically effective and able to survive the tragedies in his personal life may have had something to do with his development of empathy. Lincoln’s father was an uneducated, but very hardworking man, who, from all we know, gave his son instruction about the world of work, but little more. It is known Lincoln was harshly mistreated, and perhaps abused by his father. His mother, however, was described by those who knew

her, as a very smart, even, an “intellectual woman.� Young Abraham’s mother spent much of her time reading many different books to her son, including the Bible. This frequent routine and assumed dialogue, may have been a part of an empathic bond between the two that provided Lincoln with a voracious appetite for books, and the oral tradition of storytelling using the use of metaphor. After his mother’s death, when Lincoln was nine years old, he was not seen without a book, reading everywhere and everything he could get his hands on. His thirst seemed insatiable, as if books and accumulating knowledge, re-presented to him the empathic bond with his mother who spent many hours reading to him. Lincoln would continue on in life to experience many more losses, as well as being ridiculed mercilessly by those who did not take him seriously as a politician, or a man, for that matter. Despised for his views by many, including those in his own party, he often responded with self-deprecating comments, or humorous stories with a poignant point to make, tailored to his advisories, understanding. Perhaps this was his adaptation to transforming the dark cavern of tragic experiences and depression he not only endured, but was able to fully experience and integrate into his empathic regard for others. Beginning with a sufficient empathic bond and trust, the need for instituting discipline takes on a different meaning, providing children with the necessary structure of rules, expectations and consequences for noncompliance, which have a greater chance of being respected and adhered to. Children afforded the vital life blood of empathy are

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more aware of their goals, ideals, and values, and have an understanding of how to maintain and protect their “Selves.� By having empathy for others and oneself we feel more alive and have a shared sense of humanity with others. Without empathy, which informs both the heart and mind, we can be reduced to fearful animals, blinded by our wounds, with a commitment only to individual survival, which is often expressed by a compulsion for revenge to right the wrongs that have been done to us and are never forgotten.

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Alone Time

The Gift, the Whys and the Hows by Nancy Monson and Maribeth Nelson

Which is worth more, a crowd of thousands, Or your own genuine solitude? Freedom, or power over an entire nation? A little while alone in your room Will prove more valuable than anything else that could ever be given you.

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e live in a busy world, where more emphasis is placed on what we do, what we look like, what we achieve, and what we own, than on who we are…what we feel, think, or experience. This imbalance can easily create illness, depression, a feeling of loss and disconnect (not just from ourselves, but from being able to be deeply satisfied and nourished by the world). Spending quality time alone, is about coming home to our self and our inner world and staying in contact with that which is deep and permanent….and invisible….that “which cannot be lost in a shipwreck.” Selfknowledge requires time alone that is quiet, allowing for reflection, feeling, relaxing, and yes, sometimes discomfort. Self knowledge is the path to integrating experience and information, leading to discovering who we are, what we are here to do, and fulfilling ourselves through the giving of our gifts back to the world.

It is important early in life to begin to provide children with the opportunity to “just be” with themselves. It is just as important to “bond” with our self as it is to bond with our primary caregivers. It is both of these bonding experiences that allow us to continue to connect deeply to our self and others as we go through life, laying the foundation for an integrated balance between moving easily and with confidence between these two worlds: the inner and the outer. Too little time spent alone can leave a child feeling empty and shallow, dependent on others (a constant need for emotional stimulation) or material things for their sense of self. Too much time alone leaves a child feeling unable to meaningfully connect with others. If both of these bonding experiences happen in an appropriate way, then the possibility of a child feeling confident and secure in themselves can come to fruition.

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So what does it look like for children to have this very necessary nutrient as part of their education? It begins with babies! Babies are born from a place of darkness, stillness, and quiet. And, while connected to the mother as a living medium, they are in the womb by themselves. They are very used to this kind of space when they are born, obviously much more than the world of people, stimulation, light, and activity. We’ve all noticed times when a baby is quiet and content, looking around, gazing at things, and it’s clear that they’re enjoying themselves. It’s important that a baby have this kind of time—to begin to assimilate the world into itself and process experience internally— “How does my world feel to me?” and “How do I feel to myself?” It’s fine and it’s necessary to allow the baby space to do this. In addition to meeting the baby’s physical and other emotion-

al needs, this is one of the first balances that needs to be struck for a child. And it’s up to the parents to tune into what the baby’s needs are in this way—some children by nature are more outgoing, some more introverted, some need more alone time, some thrive on more people time. If it’s too little or too much one way or another, you’ll see a baby who gets cranky, irritable, or falls asleep, in an attempt to regulate the incoming or lack of incoming stimulation. For children who haven’t had this kind of experience from early on, it’s best to talk about alone time as a family practice (parents are no exception to this need for quiet alone time) and a balance that everyone needs in their lives—time spent alone and time spent with other people. A good visual aid for showing children what happens to us internally when we’ve been busy all day with school, friends, and activities, is to use a glass jar filled with water and dirt. Shake it up, and as the water clears, it gives a good example of how we can feel clear and settled when the contents of our minds, feelings, and bodies have a chance to stop being so busy! This can be used at any age to describe our internal situation. So if at all possible—find a time that can work for everyone in the family to take 15 to 20 minutes where they can be alone in their own space. Young children to start with can’t be still—it’s not the nature of a child’s energy. But they can learn to settle

and relax, which is the first step toward becoming still. During alone time—young children or any child who’s never done this before, can play quietly in their room or a spot in the backyard when it’s warm. But, NO SCREEN time. It can take some time for kids to settle down and in. You’ll notice the shift in energy when this happens. Playing soft, slow music (Gregorian chants work well) helps create a soothing environment. Some families set a timer—especially at first if kids are a little anxious about being alone for a brief time. As a child gets older, 6 years or more, s/he can begin to develop more focused stillness, along with doing alone time once a day. Sitting for 1 to 5 minutes with a parent and a candle or other object the child likes to look at, trying to stay still, the child will begin to learn what it is to be centered, grounded, and focused. Over time, both these practices can increase in time spent. Another place to help children slow down and feel themselves, is in nature. Nature is one of the easiest accesses to silence, stillness, and presence. At Running River School, we do alone time both in the classroom and on our weekly hikes. The key is to start young if you can (but it’s never too

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late…I was in my 20s!). Be consistent and make it a family practice. It is about learning how to simply “be” and not have to be “doing” all the time to feel a sense of self. We want children to reach teens feeling solidly connected to themselves, their feelings, and experience, which is the best defense against the extreme pulls of peer pressure, social media, and unhealthy cultural norms. Children who have this kind of internal connection would never be capable of the acts of violence against others that we’ve heard about lately….. or against themselves. We owe it to the children to give them this gift that will be an ally and guide throughout their entire lives.

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Insatiable Appetites

What to Do When Kids Just Can’t Get Enough by Sanam Pejuhesh

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here are times when each of us, young or old, encounters those internal voices that come from a sad, scary place called “scarcity”—I’m not rich enough, pretty enough, my house and salary aren’t big enough, I don’t have enough_________ (you fill in the blank). In Buddhism it is called “The realm of the hungry ghosts,” and it is not a pretty place to be. As a child psychotherapist, I often see children who dwell in this realm. “Can we buy this?” “Will you buy me that?” “When can we go to the store?” “You said you’d get it for me if I was good.” “You’re mean because you won’t buy that for me.” Hungry little ghosts with persistent, insistent requests, often more like demands, that leave parents feeling empty, exasperated, helpless and often like there is no other choice than to give in. Children have a right to want and to ask for what they want. And it is OK for us to validate their desires. “I hear you honey, you really think that the Star Wars Lego set is cool.” We can validate children’s desires, appreciate them for asking kindly, and we can say no. Saying no is often a way of showing children that they are safe with us. We will maintain boundaries, stay consistent, and be

true to our word. Sometimes a child is pushing a parent because they are actually seeking a boundary. Children feel unsafe when they experience Mom or Dad as being inconsistent and not having control over a situation. By modeling healthy ways of saying “no,” we are setting a vital example for little ones who will, soon enough, be teenagers. For hungry teenage ghosts, it’s no longer just about Legos and Pokemon cards—the objects of desire are often far riskier, and the stakes for these insatiable appetites much higher. Above all, it is imperative that parents understand the underlying need and message beneath the insatiable appetite for “stuff.” Our materialistic culture teaches that stuff can be a substitute for love. This is a scary message that kids receive far too often through the media. It is up to

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parents and schools to limit media exposure and to teach children that material goods are not a substitute for love and connection. If your child is constantly bombarding you with requests for “stuff” or trips to the toy store, likely they are feeling a void and struggling to feel their selfworth, independent of material goods. We as adults must help them feel loved and worthy by being willing to connect with and redirect that feeling of emptiness. When your child is persistently asking for “stuff,” rather than hop in the car and head to Target, offer connection, some special playtime, an activity that you can do together. Make it a practice to redirect the requests and demands for stuff to an opportunity to experience your abundance as a family. “Honey, I hear that you want that Pokemon card, but we

have so many toys already, so we aren’t going to get it. But we can have some special play time together instead.” Or simply, “No, buddy, we can’t get that. But I’ll come do a puzzle with you so we can be together.” Rather than engaging in a power struggle or giving in, substitute love, undivided attention, connection, and an interest in the activities that make your child tick. Here is a fun idea for families who struggle with this issue and need consistent redirecting. You’ll need a jar, some pencils or markers, and some paper or card stock. Together with your child(ren) come up with special activities you would like to do together as a family. You can even color code the activities for things you do on a regular basis and special treat activities. Each week (biweekly, monthly—

whatever works for you) your child picks one, and you do it together. Do not buy gifts or toys for these special days. This is about connecting and spending time together without the interruption of material goods. The one rule is that each activity that goes into the jar needs to be something you are 100% willing to do when it is chosen. Activities can range from playing blocks together, going to the park, riding bikes, going out for pizza (more regular-basis activities) to going to the zoo, going miniature golfing, swimming, and so on. The change may not happen overnight. Your child may still ask for things for some time to come. But somewhere beyond the realm of the hungry ghosts lies nirvana. As you hold clear boundaries and offer consistent, undivided attention and connec-

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tion doing things that your child loves to do, positive change will take place. And you will both be able to experience how abundant and blessed you are just simply because you get to be together.

Sanam Pejuhesh is a Boulder psychotherapist and parenting resource, specializing in play therapy. She works closely with parents, caretakers, and educators, encouraging a team approach to support each child’s well-being. She believes that each human intrinsically possesses all that they need to heal and live a fulfilling life and that in a compassionate, supportive environment we can access these gifts. For more information, visit www.playtoheal.com or call (303) 717-1749.

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Boulder. All ages. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm or 9 am to 3 pm. New kids climbing/ athletic facility! Build agility, balance, and coordination, the cornerstones of athletics with ABC! Camps feature indoor and outdoor climbing art, cooperative games, special events, and supportive quality instruction. Geared toward all ages and abilities. Location: 1960 32nd Street For registration and more information please call (303) 443-5437 (KIDS) or please e-mail info@ abckidsclimbing.com or check out www. abckidsclimbing.com

Lafayette. Horse camps for horse-crazy kids. Ages 6 and up. M-F. All camps run through spring break and summer. Level 1: (beginners) and Level 2: (intermediate) camps run mornings, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Three Level 3 (advanced) camps will run from 1 to 5 pm, and we will also have three full-day camps, running from 9 am to 4 pm (see available camp days on our website). Camps include lessons, anatomy, games, demonstrations, horse care, and a horse show/BBQ on Fridays. Helmets are provided. Fees: $295 for Level 1, 2, and 3 camps. $395 for full-day camps. Early bird discounts. Lessons, birthday parties, and pony rides also available. Call (303) 6654637 or visit www.academystables.com for more information.

Active Boulder Kids

Boulder. Ages 2½-6. Day camp. M-F 8:303:30 with extended stay options 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Full- and part-day and dropin available for preschoolers and their siblings (up to age 8). Creative theme-based camps: Our Galaxy, Wizards & Potions, Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales, Wet & Wild, Pirates & Buried Treasure and more. ABK maintains small group sizes to promote social growth and guidance through play and outdoor exploration. Early Childhood Education State License #1552814. Call director Kristen Argow at (303) 499-9854 or e-mail ka@activeboulderkids.com or check out www.activeboulderkids.com for more information. Active Bodies, Active Minds.

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

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

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

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Louisville. Drumming Exploration Camp! Age groups 8-10 and 11-13. Day camp. Oneweek sessions throughout the summer. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. $200. A weeklong exploration and introduction of world rhythms on hand drums and drum set. We will focus on building a foundation of rhythm using Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, African, and Western music (rock and roll!). Kids will play in a group setting, make their own percussion instrument, and perform live! Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground in downtown). To register or for questions, contact Christopher Beers at (720) 837-5410 or please visit www.afterbeatdrumschool.com for more information.

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

Alexander Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs

Lafayette. Ages 4-18. Weeklong day camps, M-F. 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. June 3rd to July 26th. Come join us this summer for 7 weeks of Dawson’s 40+ new and exciting summer camps in Academics, Arts, Music & Drama, Language, Sports, Cooking & Nutrition, and Specialty Day Camps. Kids will receive a full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall every day and take a break to cool off in the pool daily. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, 80026. Cost range: $233 to $368 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information, please visit us at www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps. For questions, please e-mail summercamp@dawsonschool. org. See ad.

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Boulder. Ages 6-11. Day camp. 2-week & 1-week sessions, M-F. 8:45 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $345/week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Get away from the school building and into nature! Eldorado Canyon helps kids take summer outside, all day long. We create genuine connections between campers & staff & nature. Great staff & ratios; hiking, climbing, kites, crafts, music, environmental education programs, and more. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Campers must bring their own lunch, rain gear, and closed-toe shoes. We provide everything else—even a water bottle! Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail 2013@ aocamps.com or please check out aocamps. com for more information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps Jr. Leaders, Backpacking

Boulder. Ages 11-16. Day camp. 2-week & 1-week sessions, M-F. 8:45 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $150-$500/week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed

child care by State of Colorado. Junior Leaders gives training & experience working with younger children and alongside our staff in AO’s Junior Program. Backpacking is 1 or 2 days of day camp and a 3- or 4-day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. For beginners & up! Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Campers bring lunches to day camp. All food & equipment—except clothes & shoes is supplied for backpacking trips. Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail 2013@aocamps.com or check out aocamps. com for more information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps AO Junior Program

Boulder. Ages 4 ½-6. Day camp. 1-week sessions, M-F or MWF. 9 am to 3 pm w/extended care options. $325/week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Connect with nature, other campers, & staff in this premium day camp program. AO Junior features include: great staff & ratios; outdoor experiences in Boulder’s natural spaces; hiking, climbing, crafts, music, and environmental themes. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: We supply everything but lunch, rain gear, and closed-toe shoes—we even give campers a water bottle! Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail 2013@ aocamps.com or please check out aocamps. com for more information.

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C a m p Di rec tory Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps AO Sleep Away Camp

Boulder. Ages 9-16. Residential Camp. 6- & 13-day sessions. ~$850/week. Discounts & camperships available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. AO is taking its day camp to the next level with a sleep-away camp! For 2 weeks campers head to a beautiful mountain setting to hike, climb, kayak, horseback ride, backpack, & more! Transportation provided. Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail 2013@aocamps.com or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Arvada Center Summer Camps

Arvada. Ages 1½-18. M-F. These inspiring and creative camps offer experiences in ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography, and visual arts. Programs are designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests, and most importantly, have fun! Camps start June 3 and fill fast. Registration begins March 1, 2013. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Call (720) 898-7200 or e-mail us at ac_cust_serv@ arvada.org or check out www.arvadacenter.org for more information. See ad.

Avid4Adventure

Boulder, Golden, Denver, & Highlands Ranch. Ages 3-17. Avid4 Adventure day & overnight camps (NEW location this year!) offer age-appropriate & safety-focused outdoor pursuits. In day camp, kids rock climb, mountain bike, hike, kayak, & canoe (plus backpack, raft, & horseback ride at overnight camp). American Camp Association accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. Day Camp: M-F 8:45-2:30 ages 3-12 ($375/wk). Overnight: ages 7-17, 6/307/27 ($995-$1900). Valmont Bike Park Skills Camp 5/28–8/17 for ages 7-14, ($395/ wk). Call (720) 249-2412, e-mail info@ Avid4.com or please visit www.Avid4.com for information. Save $15! Enter coupon code “bck” when registering online.

Ballet Nouveau Colorado

Broomfield. Day Camps. Ages 12 months old and up. June 17 - July 27 (4 & 6 week options available). Summer programs for dancers of all ages, abilities, and aspirations, from toddler through adult. Introduce your youngest dancers to the world of dance, including our ever-popular fairy tale Ballet Camp for 5-8-year-olds and Dance With Me for toddlers and their caregivers. Ballet Expressions, a program designed for children with specific physical and mental needs, is offered for children ages 4-13. We have unique programs for intermediate and advanced dancers, preparing young artists to excel in both classical and contemporary repertoire. There is something for you this summer at BNC! Location: 3001 Industrial Lane #12, 80020. Call us at (303) 466-5685 or please check www.bncdance.com for details about our summer programs.

Bixby Summer Camp

All the world's a stage... July 22 - August 9, 2013

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Summer Camps Camp Shakespeare (ages 10-18) Shakespeare's Sprites (ages 6-9)

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(303) 492-1973

Boulder. Ages 5-10. Day Camp. M-F. 7:30 am-5:30 pm. M-F. State of Colorado Dept. of Human Services, #46939. The typical day offers art/crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, games, gardening, drama, free swim, water play, cooking, story/reading time. Special activities can include visits to areas outside of Bixby, Avid4 Adventure, swimming lessons, and Adventure Quest. Bixby boasts 3 shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large swimming pool, and a ropes course. A wonderful environment. Call Cindy at (303) 494-7508 or e-mail office@bixbyschool.org or check out www.bixbyschool.org for more info. See ad.

Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool

Boulder. For 21/2-6-year-olds. A neighborhood preschool/kindergarten, embracing the spirit of the seasons with storytelling, song, movement, carpentry, sculpture, play, music, and outdoor explorations. Year-round programs, including summer camps. Rich and engaging programs available, including morning and afternoon daily programs and our lovely parent/child morning groups. Call us about our craft classes. Call (303) 443-4965 for more information or check out www.blueskykindergarten.com. See ad.

Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-13. M-F. June 3rd to midAugust. 8 am to 4 pm. Weeklong day camps and specialty classes. Boulder Country Day’s Summer Program has something for everyone! We offer a wide variety of programs ranging from Legos to literacy, day camp to art classes, soccer to chess, science, music, theater, technology, and more! Mix and match your BCD camp selections to create a custom program that works for your child and your schedule and fits your budget. Boulder County Day School is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Discover the Boulder Country Day Difference! Costs from $70.00-$300.00 per week. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please visit www.bouldercountryday. org or e-mail summer@bouldercountryday. org for more information. See ad.

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and academic education. Location: 7203 W 120th Ave. Call (303) 469-6449 or principal@broomfieldacademy.com or check out www.broomfieldacademy.com for more information. See ad.

Boulder Dinner Theater Academy

Boulder. Ages 5-17. Day Camps. BDT Academy Summer Drama Camps. Middle/ high school camps include instruction, auditioning, rehearsing, and performing on the BDT stage. For elementary ages, we collaborate with the City of Boulder and offer ten 1-week play-making camps. Contact Carrie Hausfather at (303) 449-6000 x193 or bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www. bdtacademy.org for more information.

Boulder JCC Summer Specialty Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day Camps. M-F. Half- and full-day camps. Offering a variety of fun and educational weekly specialty camps. Camps include LEGO® building & robotics, cooking, gardening, sports, music, science, art, leadership, and more! Location: 3800 Kalmia Avenue, 80303. Contact Shari Blake Schnee at (303) 998-1900 or shari@ boulderjcc.org or please check out www. boulderjcc.org for more information. See ad.

Boulder Performing Arts Musical Camps

Boulder. Ages 5-12. Day Camp. Summer Drama Camps. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. $150800. Everybody has fun making sets & props, writing script, singing, dancing, and acting. Friday performances on stage. Orphan Annie, Cinderella, Jungle Book, etc. Stop frame film. Location: 355 Ponca Place. Contact Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 8594195 or ndemitro@flash.net or check out www.bpac.biz for more information.

Broomfield Academy

Broomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer enrichment day camp: “Fun in the Sun” M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, June 3 to August 2. Before & after care available from 7 am to 6 pm. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. Oneweek & two-week camp sessions, including old world sports, international cooking, computer programing, inventions, architecture, music and art forms. Splash and swim every day in on-site saltwater pool and enjoy educational fun weekly field trips. Age-appropriate arts & crafts, outdoor play and sports, and other fun activities. Children in the summer preschool and prep programs (ages 3-14) will focus on enriching and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. A good blend of fun, activity, field trips

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BVSD Lifelong Learning 2013 Summer Camps

Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Ages 6-12. Running May 28 – August 2, BVSD Lifelong Learning offers morning and afternoon, M-F. Full-day care is available. Cooking, Visual Arts, Summer Academy, Science, Dance/Drama, Chess, Languages, Writing, LEGOS®, Horse Play, and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations, and times. Registration is available online at www.bvsd.org/LLL or by calling (720) 561-5968.

Camp Harmony

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

Camp Muddy Paws

Boulder. Ages 6-10. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. June 3 - August 9. Two-week sessions. $550 per session. Calling all animalloving kids! Campers will focus on making a difference in the day-to-day lives of shelter animals dogs, cats, and small mammals. Learn how to be an Animal Adoption Friend, a Junior Animal Trainer, and Junior Veterinarian. Offers a unique, hands-on experience with lessons on responsible pet guardianship, health and training, and community volunteerism. Location: 2323 55th Street. Call (303) 442-4030 or e-mail camp@boulderhumane.org or check out www.boulderhumane.org/camp for more information. Online registration begins March 1st at 9 am.

Boulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. June 3-7, June 10-14 or June 17- 21. Weeklong music camp that blends a variety of musical experiences with art and instrument construction, science experiments, dramatic play, a xylophone orchestra, and a final performance all in one amazing week. Creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child in an unforgettable camp experience. Low student/teacher ratio of 8:1. Join us this year for “Island Days,” with tropical tales of sharks, sea turtles, and pirates. Come to our luau and dance the hukilau in your handmade grass skirt and ocean drum. Find out what mystery critter Jeff Kagan will bring to his seriously silly science classes. Your kids will be playing their instruments and singing along with their CD all year long! Visit us at www.CampOonieKoonieCha.com or call Amy Haywood at (303) 413-1711 for more information.

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2013 Summer Horsemanship Camps

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For riders age 7 and up with little or no riding experience. June 17-21

Horse Show Camp

For all level of riders age 7 and up. Campers will participate in a real horse show on Saturday. June 3-8, July 1-6, July 29- August 3

Camps run M-F and Horse Show Camp runs M-Sat from 9 am to 2 pm, for children ages 7 and up. Cost is $400 for the week ($400 + show fees for Show Camp).

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Boulder. Day camp. Ages 4-10. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Spend an active week in the garden, investigating the secret world of insects, creating art from nature, and exploring wondrous plants while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! All equipment provided. $160-$260 per week. Call Annie Sweeney at (303) 4439952 or check out www.growinggardens.org to enroll online.

Circus Arts Camp

Boulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 22 to 26, and July 29 to August 2nd. Get your feet off the ground with all kinds of aerial equipment, like trapeze, aerial net, fabric, and web, as well as ground skills like Chinese pole, circus bike, acro-stunting, and teeterboard! Focus on performance and an acro finale! End-ofweek show! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in. Presented by Imagination! Circus Arts. Held at Boulder Circus Center 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us online at www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340. Please e-mail us at marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com for more detailed information. See ad.

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Lafayette. Ages 1st to 6th grades. May 28-August 2. Daily, 7 am to 6 pm. State of Colorado licensed program. We keep kids moving in a learning atmosphere. Affordable, thematic program includes swimming, games, arts, sports, cooking, and field trips. Register for 1 week or 10 weeks. Pay in full (for 6 or more weeks) by April 23rd and receive a 10% discount. Call Casey Gray or Karen Snortland at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail casey.gray@cityoflafayette.com or karens@cityoflafayette.com or you can also visit www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information.

Clementine Art Studios Summer Camp

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 4-9. M-F, 1 to 4 pm. Clementine Studio offers weekly summer camps focused on creative explorations, using a wide range of materials, techniques, and mediums in an inspiring and nurturing environment! Location: 2775 Valmont. Please call Lisa Holub at (303) 443-2520 or e-mail lisa@openartsclementine.org or check out www.openartsclementine.org for more information. See ad.

Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Boulder’s original day camp. Ages 7-16. M-F, 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. As campers have sung since 1947, CMR is the best in all the world! Remember your camp? We’ve got the same spirit and the winning place, people, and programs! Build confidence & connections, community, friendships, nature, animals, & FUN! Gentle Western horses, animal care, & relationship w/horses, mountainboarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, children’s yoga, “Eat Real,” outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping and outings for swimming and boating. Our awesome new barn was built since the 4-mile fire took our old barn! Location: 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302. Transportation provided to/from North Boulder Park. Equipment needed: Backpack, long pants for horseback riding & mountainboarding, sweatshirt or jacket, water bottle, & lunch. Licensed by the CO State Dept. of Human Services & Child Care. Call Lynn or Gail at (303) 442-4557 or e-mail office@ ColoradoMountainRanch.com and check out www.ColoradoMountainRanch.com

Colorado Music Festival RMCMA Summer Music Camps

Lafayette. Day camp. All Ages. Experience the JOY of music-making this summer at the Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts—we have music camps for all ages! Music Together, Jump Start to Middle School Band, C’s Jazz in Summer, Suzuki Guitar Camp, String

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Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 6-18. M-F. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs. Camp Shakespeare is a 3-week intensive for ages 10-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage! Camp Shakespeare runs July 22 to August 9 from 1 to 5 pm. Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its 3rd year, is a weeklong mini-camp for ages 6-9, held from 9 am to 12 pm. $200-$800. Call (303) 492-1973 or e-mail csfedout@colorado.edu to sign up. Please visit our website at www. coloradoshakes.org/education-outreach/ camps for more information. See ad.

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center All Abilities Summer Camp

Longmont. Ages 4-17. M-TH. 9 am to 3 pm. CTRC joins special need and able-bodied campers to learn about horses and riding. Our structured camps offer a safe, supportive environment to learn and grow, and have FUN. $300: 1-week camps; $600: 2-week camps. Six camps to chose from. Location: 11968 Mineral Rd, 80504. Call Penelope Powell at (303) 652-9131 or e-mail penelope@ctrcinc.org or check out www.ctrcinc. org/programs/camp.html for more information.

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C a m p Di rec tory Colvig Silver Camps

Durango. Residential Camp. Ages 7-17: 7-10, two-week terms (6/10, 6/25, 7/12, 7/27), $2,180; 11-17, four-week terms (6/10, 7/12), $4,360. 43 years of tradition and innovation in outdoor ADVENTURE and FUN allow us to provide each camper the opportunity to create their own summer experience in a positive and supportive community of camper and adult friends. Creative and diverse in-camp programming combine with exciting wilderness expeditions to meet your family’s goals for a summer (and a life) experience. Mailing: 9665 Florida Rd, Durango, CO 81301. Director Clay Colvig looks forward to speaking with you at (800) 858-2850 or please e-mail us at office@ colvigsilvercamps.com. For more information visit www.colvigsilvercamps.com

Common Threads Summer Sewing Camps

Boulder. Ages 7-10 and 11-18. Day Camp. M-F. Half-day programs: 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to 5:30 pm. June 3 to August 9. Our sixth exciting summer! Each week projectcentered, multiple registrations welcome. Age-appropriate camps. Projects include machine and hand sewing, pattern making, design, and mixed media. Make new friends while crafting inspired designs and gaining skills to last for years! Equipment needed: Daily snack. All other materials included, but kids are welcome to bring their own fabric and participants in the 11-18 age group are encouraged to do so. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80302. Call to register (303) 449-5431, complete information at www. commonthreadsboulder.com/schedule

Cornerstone Farm Summer Horsemanship Camp

Longmont. For ages 7 and up. Day Camp. 9 am to 2 pm. Introduction to Horses and Riding: M-F, June 17-21. For riders age 7 and up with little or no riding experience. Cost $400. Horse Show Camp: M-Sat, June 3-8, July 1-6, July 29-August 3. For riders age 7 and up with minimum riding requirement of walk and trot. Focus of daily riding lessons will prepare campers for a real horse

show on Saturday. Cost $400 plus show fees. Your horse or ours. Located at Triple Creek Ranch, 4255 Nelson Rd, 80501. Contact Jen Shannon at (303) 828-9040 or please e-mail us at Jen@cornerstonefarmllc.com or for more information, or you can visit us online at www.cornerstonefarmllc.com

Creative Adventures Camp YWCA

Boulder County. For various ages. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Stretch your imagination through the YWCA’s day camps for girls and boys. Activities include making your own movie, digital photography, writing stories/poetry, yoga and art, and more. We provide equipment, including digital cameras and computer access. Visit our website for specific weeks, curriculum, and pricing. We also offer the popular Bolder Girls Program (Grades 4-6), providing the opportunity for girls to have their voices heard and have their article published in the Daily Camera. Choose July 15-26 or July 29-Aug 9. Visit website for details. Location: 2222 14th Street. Call Sarah Woolverton-Mohler at (303) 443-0419 or please e-mail sarah@ywcaboulder.org or visit www.ywcaboulder.org for more information.

CU Science Discovery Day Camps

Boulder/Front Range. Ages 5-18. We offer over 220 summer camps, covering a range of disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, and art. Our camps provide an eclectic mix of engaging, hands-on activities that are sure to ignite a passion for learning, exploration, and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and undergraduate scientists who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From innovative inventions and Magic Tree House Science Club to herpetology, amusement park physics and wildlife forensics—we have something for everyone! For additional information, please visit us at sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

Dana V. Music Musical Theatre Camp

Louisville. For ages 9 to adult. Bring It to Broadway: Movie Musicals runs July 28-August 3 from 12:30 to 6:00 pm. Broadway and film stars Meredith

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Patterson (The Good Wife, 42nd St., and White Christmas) and Lauren Pastorek (The Producers, Will Rodgers Follies) will lead special classes in dancing, acting, and singing, ending in presentations from those beloved musicals that have made it to the silver screen. Audition workshop for all students on July 28, from 10 am to 12 pm. Adult master class as well on 7/31! Call Dana V. Music at (303) 974-5586 or e-mail danav@ danavmusic.com or please check out www. danavmusic.com for more information.

Dream Makers Super Summer Fun

Boulder. For ages 21/2 to 8. Day Camp. June 10-August 16. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm ($42 per day) or 9 am to 3:15 pm ($67 per day). Enroll for the whole week and save $50. Only $160 per week, or choose any two, three, or four days throughout the summer. It is not necessary to sign up for a full week, or for the entire summer. Work us in around YOUR vacations! Enriching curriculum of summertime fun, including art, water play, sports sampler, fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, organic cooking creations, kid’s chemistry, unusual pets, & other enjoyable educational activities. Weekly themes. Call for a brochure. Knowing that your child is enjoying every moment of summer camp in our invigorating, safe setting is a wonderful feeling for all! Drop-ins are welcome on a space-available basis. Location: 1345 28th St., 80302. (On the grounds of the Millennium Hotel) Contact Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101 or gedenbed@comcast.net for more information.

Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp

Eldorado Springs. For ages 5-15. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm, M-F. $280 per week with 50% discount for siblings. Kids and teens will have a blast at our fun-filled camps, which run 7 weeks through June and July. In a beautiful natural setting they will enjoy a free-spirited yoga arts and nature camp that integrates the wonderful body/mind/heart benefits of yoga with traditional summer camp activities, such as swimming and hiking. Kids come home feeling nourished & balanced. Location: 2875 County Road 67, 80303. Register online at www.eldoradoyoga.org or call (303) 2491671 to register or for more information.

Spring Break and Summer Dance Camps & Classes

Boulder/Broomfield. Looking for dance fun this spring break or during the long, hot Summer? Come indoors and make great memories, new friends, and dance your heart out! No dance experience required. Weeklong and one-day camps, and four-week dance sampler classes are available for ages 3 and up. Dance sampler classes will include instruction for a different style of dance each week. Camp themes include Rock-Star, Bust-a-Move, Teen Dance Day, and Disney Princess! Call today to reserve your spot! Call: (303) 466-8626 or e-mail us at info@ elitedanceacademy.net and check out www. elitedanceacademy.net for more information.

Exploring Minds Academy

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

Sew Fun at Fabricate

Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Weeklong camps. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm and day camps from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Our summer sewing camps are an opportunity for students to enhance their skills in a fun and positive environment. We will explore design as well as construction and cover safety, fabric and pattern terminology, and sewing machine mechanics, with the goal of having students become more confident, independent sewers. $260 for weeklong camps, $50 for day camps. Location: 2023 17th Street, 80302. E-mail us at contact@fabricateboulder.com, call (303) 997-8245 or please go to www. fabricateboulder.com for more information. 10% sibling discount.

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Family HEART Camp Summer Camp for All Ages!

Regional. Residential camp for all ages, July 13-20 in Boulder, Colorado. Family HEART Camp is a unique community experience for parents and children who want more harmony, ease, authenticity, respect, and trust in their families and in the world. Please e-mail us at host.colorado@familyheartcamp.org or check out familyheartcamp.org for more information and pricing.

French Immersion Summer Camp The Language of Food

Boulder. Ages 6-12. Day camp. M-F. 8:30am-2:30 pm. Weekly sessions. Licensed. $310/week. A language and art program, where children are immersed in a French environment in which all activities are taught in French, including cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, theater, mask making, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. PUT FRENCH INTO ACTION! Located in Boulder. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or e-mail marie@thelanguageoffood.com to register your child’s spot in camp! Call Marie to inquire about our “Paris Tours for Kids June 2013,” Paris/ France.

Friends’ School Summer Programs 2013

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Weeklong, morning & afternoon sessions. June 10th to August 8th. Preschool, elementary, and middle school ages. Backyard Camp, Creative Cooking Lab, Fashion Art, Video and Film Production, Comedy Theater, Circus Stunts, Paper Making and Fine Arts, Kids’ Technology Classes and many more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete details and register now at www.friendsschoolboulder.org or call (303) 499-1999 ext. 223, or please do e-mail us at SummerCamp@ friendsschoolboulder.org for more information.

ative courses include winter hut trip, leadership training with horses, and expressive arts while building confidence and courage physically, emotionally, and as a leader. Four- to 14-day overnight and day-camp sessions. Tuition $495-$1,795; includes food, gear, clothing. Generous scholarships available. June-August. AEE accredited. Please call us at (303) 938-9191 or please e-mail us at moreinfo@womenswilderness. org or check out www.womenswilderness. org for dates and details.

Kids Ice Cream & Popsicle Camp—Starting A Mindful Biz

Boulder. For grades 1-5. Day camp. Learn how to start a small business through making ice cream & popsicles and farm to table concepts. Practice some basic math skills in a fun setting and discover that money does not grow on trees! Call Connie Fisher at (720) 291-9349 or please e-mail info@ gopurplebus.com or check us out online at www.gopurplebus.com for more information.

Happy Trails

Outdoor Adventures Camp For your outdoor enthusiast!

Can’t decide how to spend your summer? Outdoor Adventures camp is a weeklong, full day, All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, working, educational, and exciting experience rooted in rough and tumble, Our greatest wish is for and real life activities. people to love being around horses making learning about Campers spend their days horses accessible for everyone. Our camps are learning about survival, centered on riding technique fishing, homesteading, and styles, horse care, safety and responsibility in a fun construction, crafts, art, and energetic environment. Early Registration Discounts As a working camp, our horses, animal husbandry, campers are expected to availableparticipate until inMay 1st. the daily chores beekeeping, and more! involved in horse care. We MER SUM ALL PS CAM Y WEEKL camps build Campsinstill filla positive quickly! work ethic Progressive and sense of accountability • Full Day,knowledge, 8am-4pm • Generous Ride Times that boosts confidence. on skills, and • Half Day, 8am-1pm • All Ages • Mini Camp, 1pm-4pm • Low Student to evolve into a Montessori• Extended Camp Care for Instructor Ratios Parent Schedule Conflicts style curriculum. Please before April 10th and receive a callRegister for details.

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Happy Trails Adventures In Science Youth Camp

Lafayette. Ages 8 and up. Day Camps. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. An exciting adventure for your young scientist! Full-day camp filled with realistic science labs, and applicable learning in a fun and challenging environment. Primarily, an outdoor camp, with both in, and outdoor lab sessions. Studies include Rocketry, Aerodynamics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Wetland Conservation, Botany, Bee Husbandry, and the use of the scientific method. Materials and supplies are included in tuition. Curriculum available upon request. Early and extended care are a part of this camp experience for no extra costs. Please call for details. Early registration discounts available until May 1st. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or e-mail admin@happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www. happytrailsridingcenter.com

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Young Scientists Adventure Camp An exciting adventure for your

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young scientist! We are offering a full day camp filled with realistic science labs and applicable learning in a fun and challenging environment. Primarily, an outdoor camp, with both in and outdoor lab sessions. Studies include Rocketry, Aerodynamics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Wetland Conservation, Botany, Bee Husbandry, Environmental Science. Materials and supplies are included in tuition.

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Girls’ Wilderness Program The Women’s Wilderness Institute

Colorado and Wyoming. Fun, creative, girlpositive wilderness courses specifically created for girls, ages 8-18. Have a blast backpacking, rock climbing, learning outdoor and leadership skills! New and cre-

Happy Trails Outdoor Adventures Camp

Lafayette. Ages 7 and up. Day Camp. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. For your outdoor enthusiast! WEEKLY CAMPS ALL SUMMER Can’t decide how to• Fullspend your summer? Day, 8am-4pm • Generous Ride Times • Half Day, 8am-1pm • All Ages Camp, 1pm-4pm • Low Student to Outdoor Adventures•• Mini camp is a weeklong, Extended Camp Care for Instructor Ratios Parent Schedule Conflicts full-day, working, educational, and excitRegister before April 10th and receive a Campstumble, fill quickly! ing experience rooted15%inDISCOUNT. rough and and real life activities. Campers their 11051 Jasperspend Road • Lafayette 720-327-9051 • happytrailsridingcenter.com days learning about survival, fishing, home-

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C a m p Di rec tory steading, construction, crafts, art, horses, animal husbandry, beekeeping, and more! Progressive camps build on skills, knowledge, and evolve in to a Montessori-style curriculum. Please call for details. Early registration discounts available until May 1st. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or e-mail admin@happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www. happytrailsridingcenter.com

es, in a fun and well-structured learning environment at our premier facility. Indoor arena, 3 outdoor arenas, inside break and lunchroom area with ALL the amenities. See website or call for pricing on specific camp programs, required equipment, and availability. Early registration discounts available until May 1st. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or please e-mail admin@happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.

fun events. Fun-filled days that include riding, crafts, games, lessons, and water activity on the last day of week. $225 each session, Equipment needed: Closed in shoes, pants are required. Helmets provided. Call Isabel or Robin at (720) 445-1006 or e-mail ponies@icponies.com or check out icponies. com for more information.

music is active, energetic, percussive, and joyful. You’ll be jamming the first day! Kids of all musical abilities learn and play together. Learn from Zimbabwean guest artists, professional musicians, and an outstanding group of teen performers. You’ll create a show-stopping, end-of-session performance for your family and friends ~ they’ll be amazed! No musical experience needed. Scholarships available. Call (303) 443-2969 or learn more at www.kutandara.com/camps

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Happy Trails Riding Center Summer Horse Camp

Lafayette. All levels. Weekly Camps. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. We offer a fully comprehensive horse riding, beginner jumping, horse care, and farm curriculum for all levels and styles of riders of all interests and resourc-

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Longmont. Ages 6-11. Day Camp. June 17-20, 24-27M-th, July 15-18, 22-25, M-TH. 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. See website for

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Boulder. Ages 3-5 & 8-11. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Let your child’s imagination take flight through their exploration of the arts, creative movement, nature, and their relationship to self and other at Journey Camp, a Waldorf-inspired summer camp! 2013 sessions are Earth Magic (ages 3-5) and Goddesses (all-girls, ages 8-11). More details at www.kidsjourneycamp.com or please e-mail kidsjourneycamp@gmail.com for more information.

Kids and Critters Spring Break Camp

Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 years old who enjoy learning about animals. April 1-5, 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy a PAWSitive spring break at Longmont Humane Society, performing a pet-related job every day, learning proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, 4th-6th graders view a feline neuter surgery in our clinic, talk with our veterinarian & vet-techs, and perform CSI techniques to solve a fictional pet theft. $55 per child/per day. Check our website for application forms at www. longmonthumane.org under Education, or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 286.

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center

Longmont. Ages 6-14. Day camps. JuneAugust, M-F. Discover history, art, and LEGO engineering in these hands-on camps. Learn from professional artists, Native Americans, a mountain man, and dedicated LEGO instructors. Camps held outdoors in historic buildings or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. Call for equipment requirements and fees. Call the Museum at (303) 6518374 or visit www.longmontmuseum.org for more information.

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African Music and Dance Camp at Kutandara Center

Boulder. Ages 6-8, 8-10, and 10-12. M-F, 8:30 am to 1 pm + add’l marimba jam 1 to 3 pm. Four sessions: June 3-14, June 17-28, July 8-19, July 22-Aug 2. Immerse yourself in marimba, drumming, and dance! Our

Mountain Kids Summer Day Camp

Louisville. For ages 5-13. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! May 28th thru August 9th. Mature, experienced staff, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics twice a week, optional swimming lessons, open swim, rock climb-

ing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H2O bottle, and lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027. Call (303) 665-8287 or e-mail anna@mountain-kids.com or visit www. mountain-kids.com/louisville for more information. See ads.

Mountain Peak Summer Camp

Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F. (June 3-August 9). Camp is for children entering kindergarten through age 12. Tired of summer camp programs with too many kids? We offer a small setting with low staff/child ratio. Field trips (including swimming), academics (daily reading/math and more), craft projects, games, etc. Full or part time. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, 80501. Contact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or e-mail mountainpeak@comcast. net or check out www.mountainpeakschool. com for more information.

Summer Clay Camp

Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer Clay Camps 10 to noon. One-week sessions. $130. includes everything. Fun, professionally taught classes in our new fullservice studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of. Small class size. Our 15th summer program. Afternoon- and half-day sessions available. Location: 920 Main St. Suite B. Call John Hansen or Cathy Queen at (303) 926-0996 or e-mail mudslingerspotteryinc@gmail.com or check out us out at www.mudslingerspottery. com

music FUNdamentals

Boulder. Ages 8-11. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm. $220 ($200 early registration). A super-fun intensive music program taught by local favorite Lisa Harrington, where campers will learn keyboard harmony, swing with the 12-bar blues, jam on African and Latin percussion, and dive into classical masterpieces with stories and art projects. An ideal supplement to piano lessons. Small class size means lots of individual attention, friendship, and great music-making! Location: Mapleton Hill studio near downtown. Visit www.lisaharringtonmusic.com or contact Lisa Harrington at lisaharrington@ me.com for more information.

BOULDER County Kids Niwot Grassroots Teen Theatre on the Green

Niwot. For ages 8-18. Indoor/outdoor day camp. Varying schedules and tuitions. Teen Theatre on the Green has been creating theatrical magic together with our campers since 1999. After a brief cancer hiatus last year, we are excited to return to offering our unique blend of collaborative creation in a fun, supportive, small town environment. No two camps or creations alike! Testimonials and references galore! Fees: $350-$695. Discounts available. Mailing address: P.O. Box 381, 80544. Call Kathy Raczkowski at (303) 652-6523 for registration and more information.

Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

Boulder. For ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon, (1 to 4 pm on selected weeks). M-F. USFA coaches beginning fencing. All the instruction/equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience. Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our website for camp/registration details and other great club activities! $170/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts). Mailing address: 1949 33rd Street, 80301. Call Gary Copeland at (303) 443-6557 for registration or check out www.ncfencers.org for more information.

Off Broadway School of Fine Arts—GleekFest! Music Theater Intensive

Boulder. Ages 12-18. Day Camp. July 8-21. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm with options for pre- and aftercare. Early bird registration through March 1. Inspired by the hit TV series Glee, this show follows the adventures of gleeks, jocks, and cheerleaders as they sing and dance their way through the ups and downs of high school life. Songs include Don’t Stop Believing, Thriller, Proud Mary, Walking on Sunshine, and many more! Location: 1237 Pine Street (Pine Street Church), 80302. Call Cathy Compton at (720) 445-9104 or e-mail info@offbroadwayfinearts.org or please visit www.offbroadwayfinearts.org for more information.

March 1. Students will be singing, dancing and acting their way through this brand-new musical based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Location: 1237 Pine Street (Pine Street Church), 80302. Call Cathy Compton at (720) 445-9104 or e-mail info@ offbroadwayfinearts.org. For more information visit www.offbroadwayfinearts.org

Parlando School for the Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 6 pm. Parlando School for the Arts offers a variety of music camps and summer programs for all ages and abilities, from early childhood to adulthood, on all instruments and across all musical interests, including voice and musical theater. Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Contact Travis LaBerge at (303) 442-0006 or please e-mail info@parlando. org or check out www.parlando.org for more information.

Lafayette. Weeklong workshop for ages 7-16, M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Full-day workshops enable students to study musical theatre while learning to sing, dance, and act. June 3-7: Grease; June 10-14: Cinderella, and July 29-August 2. Sound of Music. Advanced 2-week workshop: August 5-16 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (public performances Aug. 16, 17). Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check us out online at www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration.

Lafayette. Theater experience for ages 5 and up, M-F, afternoon rehearsals June

Peanut Butter Players

Peanut Butter Players Celebrates 28 Years of Excellence in Children’s Theatre with

Into the Woods, Jr. Stephen Sondheim’s

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Opening February 16 Playing on Saturdays through March 23 at

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Boulder. Ages 8-18. Day Camp. June 3-30 M-F. 9 am to 4 pm with options for pre- and aftercare. Early bird registration through

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

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Off Broadway School of Fine Arts—Rose Red: A New Musical

17-July 24. Own costume required. A large cast of both children and adults will perform Meredith Willson’s Music Man at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Auditions May 18 and 25, 1 to 4 pm. Everyone gets a part. Performances July 25-28. $75 membership fee. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information.

990 Public Road, Lafayette

Admission is $12 including lunch 11 am Show and Noon Lunch

Reservations Requested: (303) 786-8727 www.peanutbutterplayers.com

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C a m p Di rec tory Primrose School at the FlatIrons

Superior, Broomfield, Lafayette. Ages 5-9. Day camp. M-F. 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. $240 per week. Our hours accommodate working parents and may accommodate younger siblings. Activities for younger and older children include interactive board games, life size blocks, jumping castles, obstacle courses, and science activities. Bring-your -Bike-to-School day once a month for the whole summer. Water park atmosphere weekly. The children will also enjoy multiple field trips, including Eldorado Canyon, roller skating, zip cord fun, hip-hop dance, bowling, and more. Field trip transportation provided. To continue with the excitement, while maintaining literacy levels, Reading Theater will also be available. Lunch and snacks included. Licensed and accredited through AdvancEd. Please visit us at www. primroseflatirons.com and/or call Kacy at (303) 469-8000 for more information.

Project Youth Learning and Leadership—Math or Literacy Programs

Boulder. Ages 8 - 11. 3:30 to 4:45 pm. Math or literacy intervention groups. Income based at $25-40 per hour in groups of four. Times are scheduled on a need basis. The teacher is an education specialist with an MFA. For elementary-aged students with learning differences and students who are struggling with basic number sense, structures of numbers, and using numbers in operations using strategies. Teacher is AddVantage-Math-trained and will assess students for growth. Call Kris Walton at (303) 717-7280 or e-mail krismiss6@gmail.com or please check out www.kris-list.com for more information.

Rock & Roll Camp for Teens and Kids

Lafayette. Ages 6-17. Day camp. 10 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon. M-F. BEST OF BOULDER 2008, Colorado’s first and preferred teen music camp! Beginners and advanced players will enhance their skills on guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and more. With the help of our professional staff of instructors, in our state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, students will play in a band, write original music, and perform a live, recorded gig at a local venue. Fees: $425 per week (teen) OR $250 per week (child). Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026. Equipment needed: Guitars, basses, cords, and drumsticks. Visit www.doghousemusic.com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Boulder. Ages 9 - 11. Day camp. M-F. 1 to 5 pm. June 24th to the 28th. Literacy through Project Citizen. $300. Literacy instruction through social studies and science content for students with learning differences. The curriculum is award winning and engaging. Taught by an education specialist. Call Kris Walton at (303) 717-7280 or e-mail krismiss6@gmail.com or check out www. kris-list.com for more information.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company

Boulder. For ages 5-8. Join us for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and more. Three-week camps, starting May 28. M-F. AM session: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. PM session: 1 to 5 pm. 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play, and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue, (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or please register online at www. theaterforkids.net. See ad.

inside play, games, crafts, water play, baking, storytelling, nature walks, picnics, and song. Centrally located minutes from both Longmont and Boulder in Niwot, east of the Diagonal Hwy 119. (303) 652-0130 or check out www.shepherdvalley.org for more information.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Boulder. For ages 7-17. After school, weekend and summer camp programs. Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures, Summer from 8am to 3:30pm. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, junior, Advanced Jr., Team, and more. SMBA is celebrating its 20th year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Jessie Vogt/Jenell Archer at (303) 447-8014 or please e-mail us at info@lertprograms.com or check out www. ridesmba.org for more information. See ad..

Rocky Mountain Day Camp

Superior and Boulder. Co-ed ages 4-14. Day camp. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fully licensed by State of Colorado. We divide our campers by age and gender. Our program includes: sports, swimming, arts and crafts, music, drama, archery, rocketry, games, tennis, golf, color war, special events, rock wall, and more! We are Boulder County’s best summer day camp for boys and girls! $320 to $335 per week. Locations: 3351 Indiana St., Superior and 1301 High St., Boulder. Call David Hansburg at (303) 495-5204 or e-mail david@rockymtndaycamp.com or check out www.rockymtndaycamp.com for information and to register your campers.

Project Youth Learning and Leadership— Literacy Program

and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Avenue (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please register at www. theaterforkids.net. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for THE HOBBIT, FOOTLOOSE, GLEEFUL 3, and more. One-, two- and four-week camps, starting May 28. M-F, 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-care and aftercare available. Program includes dance, voice, music, makeup, performance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement,

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Rocky Ridge Music Camp

Estes Park. Ages 10 and up. Residential camp. Junior Student Seminars. $1,700, includes room and board. Two sessions June 11-23 and July 30 to Aug. 11. Junior Student Seminars are for young musicians who want to advance their musical skills in an intense, creative, and nurturing environment. Young Artist Seminar (ages 15-24) and Adult Piano and Chamber Music Seminars also available. Call Karen Dusek at (970) 586-4031 or rrmc@rockyridge.org or check out www.rockyridge.org for more information. Use promo code BCK10213 for a $50 discount on tuition.

Stir It up Cooking School

Boulder. Ages 5-16. Weekly summer cooking camps. M-F. Half-day and full-day. May 28 to August 23. Join us on a cooking adventure with flavors from around the world, using herbs and vegetables from our backyard garden. Learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun in the kitchen. Menus for 2013 will include American, Asian, Mexican, European, Mediterranean, or Caribbean. We eat what we make, so bring your appetite. Location: 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 80305. Phone: (303) 4942665 or e-mail Carol@stiritupcooking.com or check out www.stiritupcooking.com for more information.

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BOULDER County Kids Strawberry Farm Strawberry Farm Summer Camp

Central Boulder. Ages 0-6+ yrs. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 5 am. (2-, 3- & 5-day options). All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided. State licensed. Nature-based, experiential learning at its best...from our own backyard to local organic farms to hiking the trails nearby; swimming, Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Zoo, and more. Student/Teacher ratio 3:1. Location: 1020 Portland Pl, 80304. Call Rita Batiste at (303) 709-0549 or Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911. Please e-mail us at admin@strawberryfarmboulder. com or go to www.strawberryfarmboulder. com for more information.

Success Strategies 4 Kids: Friendship Skills & Alternatives to Anger

Boulder. Ages 5-15: Secrets of Friendship: What makes kids like other kids? Find out! Six secrets of making & keeping friends! Ages 8-15: Alternatives to Anger: Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? Practical skills to manage behavior, accept no, and problem solve. FUN workshops that kids enjoy. $150 for early registration. 5 sessions, 90 minutes each. For more information: Call (303) 915-4421, e-mail: slewis.consulting@gmail.com, check out www.SS4k.com, Facebook.com/ sLewisCounselor

Sunflower Farm Summer Camps

Longmont. Ages 3-10, 10-14. (June 3 - Aug. 2) INTRODUCING: A TOTALLY NEW CAMP for older kids: ages 10-14. (In addition to our regular camp: ages 3-10). These camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Each morning we break into groups based on age. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, horse rides, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play, such as climbing hay bales, zip line, treehouses, and tire swings, and so much more! Camp counselor staff will range from late-teens with an interest in child education, paired with experienced women/teachers in the community. Visit our website to see a more detailed curriculum for the camp for older kids. Multiple-session discount. Sign up for several sessions— these camp mornings are never the same. Location: 11150 Prospect Rd. 80501. To view schedule and register online, go to www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call (303) 774-8001.

SUMMER CAMP 2013

Sunflower Kids Art Studio

Boulder. For ages 5-12. Weekly day camps. Come join us for the summer of inspiration, creation, and fun at our bright and spacious studio space! Each week we will focus on one of the ten interesting subjects and create an artwork based on that theme. Choose from Impressionists, Famous Fairy Tales, African Art, Print Making, and so much more. Equipment needed: Lunch, water bottle, smock. Location: 5345 Arapahoe Ave. 80303. Call (720) 939-7545 or e-mail lika@ artsunflower.com or please check out www. artsunflower.com for more information.

gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and learning about native plants and animals. Please bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. Location. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Call Debbie Ellman at (303) 4942012, or e-mail us at sunflowerpreschool@ yahoo.com or please do check out www. sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information.

Sunrise Anglers, LLC Kids Fly Fishing Camps

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp

Boulder. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. M-F, 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature. Sunflower is now a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks to Martin Park,

Boulder. For ages 7-16. Day camp and overnight camps. Starting the first week of June. M-F. 8 am to 4 pm (flexible). Sunrise Anglers offers your child the adventure of their summer break. Three different age groups with a 2-to-1 instructor ratio. Learn to not only fly fish but respect the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Fly tying, entomology, photography, reading/wading water. Overnight in RMNP. All equipment provided. Cost: $350-$500. Call Thomas at (303) 532-9111, or Katie Beamon at (970) 371-3297, e-mail us at kingfisher@sunriseanglers.com or visit our website at www. sunriseanglers.com for more information.

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C a m p Di rec tory Adventures, Art & Architecture. Held at BVSD Elementary Schools. Call (303) 4434474, or visit www.ymcabv.org for more

The Patchwork School Summer Camps

Louisville. Ages 1-12. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Once again, The Patchwork School will be offering various weeks of summer camp fun! Join us for outdoor exploration, gardening, water, mud, and more. Location: 1428 Main Street, 80027. Call (720) 271-6729 or please e-mail info@ thepatchworkschool.com or check out our website at www.thepatchworkschool.com for more information.

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp

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

Treehouse Learning

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

Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team Horse Camp Dancing with Horses!

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 9-15. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. July 8-12th. Drill team is a choreographed ride to music, and riders are challenged to ride in sync, performing basic maneuvers as a group while on horseback. This will sharpen rider’s control of the horses speed and movement while working as a team. Friday afternoon performance. Camper’s confidence will soar. Cost: $500/ nonrefundable deposit of $200. All materials for costumes provided. Camp T-shirt made by campers. Campers bring sack lunches and water bottles. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd, 80503. Maximum 10 children per camp. Riders must be able to walk/trot with control and some canter work. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or e-mail@tamarastockwell@comcast.net or call TCR at (303) 4444291 or please check out triplecreek-ranch. com for bookings.

Triple Creek Ranch Fantasy Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 7-12. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Camp 1: June 10-14th; Camp 2: June 24-29; Camp 3: July 22-26. Last year we sold out all the camps! Little girls dream of magical horses. Learn about fantasy horses, their magic, enchantments, & powers! Create new identities transforming into enchanted riders on their assigned fantasy horse. Theatrical performance on Friday, wearing their designed costume! Riding daily, improving horsemanship skills, costume design, acting, building confidence and having fun. Cost: $500/nonrefundable deposit of $200. All materials for costumes provided, camp T-shirt made by campers. Campers bring sack lunches and water bottles. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd, 80503. Maximum 10 children per camp, beginner to advanced riding level. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or please do e-mail us at tamarastockwell@comcast.net or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or triplecreek-ranch. com for bookings.

Triple Creek Ranch Youth Horse 1- & 2-Day Workshops

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 6-12. May 24th to August 6th. There is a lot to learn about horses other than just riding to become well-rounded in equine education. Offering half-day workshops, level 1 and level 2, that expand on your child’s knowledge with more “hands-on” experiences, as well as classroom education, which support your child’s need to understand horses and how they think. Build confidence, learn to be in control/safety concerns, Teamwork, leadership and sense of community, Responsibility! $125 per day or $200 for two. (Monday/Tuesday sign-up). Bring lunch, jeans/riding pants, riding boots, sunblock, and water bottle. Helmets are mandatory and can be borrowed from the ranch. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or please do e-mail us at tamarastockwell@ comcast.net or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or check out triplecreek-ranch.com for dates and bookings.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Santa Maria Overnight Camp

Near Bailey, CO. Ages 6-16. Overnight summer camp. One-week and two-week in-camp and adventure trip sessions. ACA accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. An overnight camp experience created with a focus on youth development. Campers will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including hiking, backpacking, climbing, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, swimming, art, drama, and sports. Our goal is to provide campers with experiences that support their growth and help them develop relationship, leadership, and decision-making skills. Location: 51321 US HWY 285, 80448 (45 minutes west of Denver). E-mail SantaMaria@ymcabv.org or call (303) 4139622 or check out www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

Wild Earth’s Children

Boulder. Ages 4-7 and 7-12. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 2:30 pm. For children to explore and reconnect deeply with nature. We’ll be telling stories, playing games, and enjoying adventures! Children will discover fire by friction, shelters, tracking animals, and bird language, and create bows and arrows and many other awesome skills. Equipment needed: Outdoor clothing, water bottle, food. Call Simon Harrison at (303) 823-0875 or check out www. wildearthschildren.org

YMCA of Boulder Valley BVSD Lifelong Learning Day Camp

Boulder Valley area. New this summer, the YMCA of Boulder Valley and BVSD Lifelong Learning are combining opportunities for your children. Full-day and half-day options available. Camp choices include: Summer Fun Academy, Junior Chefs, Create & Craft, Dance & Drama, Science

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YMCA of Boulder Valley Fun in the Sun Day Camp

Boulder Valley area. For children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. At YMCA “Fun in the Sun” programs we focus on lots of outdoor summer fun and games, where children learn and develop new skills through special activities, a variety of games and crafts, and exciting field trips. Camp is held in various elementary school locations throughout Boulder County. Weekly themes, field trips, swimming, outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science. Three age-appropriate groups. For more information about Fun in the Sun programs call (303) 443-4474 or visit www.ymcabv.org. See ad.

BOULDER County Kids YMCA of Boulder Valley Specialty Summer Day Camps

Boulder Valley area. For children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. At YMCA “Fun in the Sun” programs we focus on lots of outdoor summer fun and games, where children learn and develop new skills through special activities, a variety of games and crafts, and exciting field trips. Camp is held in various elementary school locations throughout Boulder County. Weekly themes, field trips, swimming, outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science. Three age-appropriate groups. For more information about Fun in the Sun programs call (303) 443-4474 or visit www.ymcabv.org. See ad.

Young Artists at Work

Boulder. For ages 5-8, 9-12. Half- and fullday art-making workshops offered during the weeks of June 3 to August 9. M-F. 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm, Lunch Bunch, from noon to 1 pm. Hands-on art-making camp, featuring small, individualized workshops, designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and the museum’s exhibitions. Weekly workshops will focus on collage, painting, sculpture, photography, and fiber art, among other media. Weekly student exhibition and reception for families in the museum. $140, $120 Members, $25 Lunch Bunch. Receive a 5% discount when you enroll more than one child in the same family in camp together. Contact the museum at (303) 443-2122 or info@bmoca.org. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and more information.

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Acorn School for Early Childhood Development—Boulder 2845 Wilderness Place (303) 938-8233 Contact - Kathy Azevedo Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Acorn School is a full-day program, serving a diverse population from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our small group sizes, low ratios, and our primary caregiving philosophy make us a high-quality early care and education program. Two meals & snacks served daily. 4-star Qualistar rated center. NAEYC accredited. Now enrolling all ages. www.facebook.com/theacornschool W: www.theacornschool.org E: kathy@theacornschool.org

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

Autana Bilingual Montessori Preschool—Boulder 4732 Greylock St. (720) 935-9740 Contact - Raquel or Patricia Ages: 21/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Autana Preschool is a bilingual Montessori home-based preschool. We offer a warm and loving home atmosphere, Montessori learning areas, education for peace, joy of learning, Spanish (bilingual staff), nature-oriented activities, a strong sense of community, and a vegetable and flower garden. W: www.autanaschool.com E: info@autanaschool.com

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7505 Contact - Emily Armiak Ages: 2 yrs 9 mos - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: 5 1/2-hour program. Extended Hours: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Children experience exploratory learning and participate in a wide variety of developmental activities, including art, music, science, dramatic play, and small and gross motor. W: www.bixbyschool.org E: preschool@bixbyschool.org

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

Boulder Bilingual Child Care & Preschool—Boulder 2700 29th Street (303) 815-8086 Contact-Patricia Swanson Ages: 1 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. A multicultural family environment with many daily educational activities. Homemade healthy food prepared fresh every day. Our director, Patricia Swanson, has been working with children since 1995 and would like to invite you to check out her latest and greatest achievement—our beautiful new child care facility. Please call for an appointment. W: www.BoulderBilingualChildcare.com E: PatriciaRayo@aol.com

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

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Boulder County Head Start—Boulder 3482 N. Broadway (720) 564-2210 Contact - Susi Gritton Ages: 3-5 Licensed September - May Program Days: M-F (full-day) or Tu-F (half-day). Boulder County Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive (health, nutrition, family supports, social/ emotional, and physical development) preschool. In addition to a quality experience that supports school readiness skills for your child, we believe our job is to help families connect with resources and support families’ engagement in their child’s education. Income guidelines for eligibility apply. Se habla Espanol. W: www.bouldercounty.org E: sgritton@bouldercounty.org

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

Children’s House Preschool—Boulder 3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael Knuckey Ages: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am-11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Full-time option is available. Bringing books to life through the Storybook Journey since 1970. Our preschoolers explore and experience themes from children’s literature in a fully integrated way through dramatic play, art projects, cooking, science experiments, planting, block building, tactile play, music, and movement. Children discover the joys of becoming authors when their dictated stories are read to the class. Director Elaine McCarthy BCAEYC’s “Educator of the Year 2010” has been with the school since 1992. W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org E: info@childrenshousepreschool.org

Cottage Schools Preschool & Child Care—Boulder/Longmont 805 30th Street/1301 North St (Boulder) 1941 Terry St.(Longmont) Boulder (303) 449-4380/(303) 546-6814/Longmont (303) 651-3780 Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: A variety of schedules available. Known in Boulder and Longmont for their “home-away-fromhome” atmosphere combined with their balanced learning programs, the Cottage Schools offer quality education and nurturing child care. Whether in their Montessori program in Longmont or their creative curriculum program in Boulder, the children enjoy a happy and relaxing environment, where they develop their potentials and their natural enthusiasm for learning. The dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and caretakers are committed to guiding the children’s exploration, creative expression, social and emotional growth, and early academic learning in a way that leads to children’s feelings of success and self-confidence.

Children’s Alley—Boulder 2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact - Staff Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Drop-in, temporary child care center. Children are scheduled one day at a time, and fees are based on a sliding scale. Call at 2 pm to reserve child care for the following day. You may reserve ahead for Saturdays. Center features caring, experienced teachers, and nutritious meals and snacks are included. Please call or visit our website for more information. W: www.ywcaboulder.org E: childrensalley@ywcaboulder.org

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

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

Forest Park Montessori School—Lafayette 2687 North Park Dr. (303) 928-9990 Contact - Christine Lowry, M.Ed. Ages: 21/2 - 7 Licensed August through May/SummerCamp Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with early and aftercare. Half- and full-day programs and 3-day/week+ programs. Afternoon special classes in yoga, PE, Spanish, music, art, cooking, and gardening. FPMS is an authentic Montessori school that is a full member of the American Montessori Society with fully credentialed teachers. The curriculum and environment nurtures creative thinking, positive and peaceful social interactions, and individualized instruction that gives each child the opportunity to learn, develop, and accomplish at his or her own pace. Active parent community with monthly parenting classes, many volunteer opportunities, and a parent board of directors. FPMS does not discriminate on any basis. W: www.forestparkmontessori.org

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle Friedman Ages: 3-5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. W: www.friendsschoolboulder.org E: info@friendsschoolboulder.org

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Gateway Montessori School—Longmont 1500 9th Avenue (303) 772-3864 Contact - Linda Gottschalk Ages: 2.5 to 6 State Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F . Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 am/12:45 to 3:45 pm. 4 or 5 half-day programs. M-Th or M-F. Offering an authentic Montessori morning or afternoon part-day program, plus an extended-day kindergarten for 5-year-olds in their 2nd or 3rd year at Gateway. W: www.gatewaymontessorischool.net E: linda@gatewaymontessorischool.net

Meadowdale Kinderhaus—Niwot 7378 Meadowdale Drive (303) 827-6292 Contact - Stacie Schaefer Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: M-W, 9 am to 1 pm (extended care available till 3 pm) Waldorf-inspired home preschool located in Niwot. Nurturing and protecting childhood in a small group setting is a key element to our Kinderhaus. Play is the heart of the program, and life is the curriculum. Offering a mixed-age program in a beautiful nurturing environment. Children experience baking, painting, finger plays, stories, gardening, and tending to gentle farm animals. Media-free and wholesome organic snack and lunch are provided.

Miss Catherine’s Creative Learning Center—Boulder Miss Catherine’s Infant Center—Boulder 6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 340 (303) 530-1820 5280 Spine Road, Suite 104 Contact - Catherine Médal Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed, NAEYC accredited Year-round Toddlers/preschool/pre-K: M-F, MWF or T/TH full day 7 am - 6 pm. Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to 5:30 pm. Creative curriculum, music teacher, breakfast, lunch, snack. Infant Center has a 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to students, newly renovated! Three developmental rooms—newborns, crawlers, and walkers. “Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Each child moves at his own pace to each developmentally appropriate group. Come visit us for a personal tour.

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Montessori Academy—Lafayette 801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact - Jean Chorbajian Ages 1-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full- and half-day programs, with before- & after-school care. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified and have extensive classroom experience. We have a bilingual English/Spanish program in our preschool classroom. Music is each offered 2 mornings a week. Schedule a tour today! W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: montessori.academy@mac.com

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Ann Kasunich Ages: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 12months-3 years and 3-5 years. Hours: Full day: 8:15 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:15 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: admissions@mountainshadows.org

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

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

Strawberry Farm Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder 1020 Portland Pl. (303) 709-0549 Contact - Rita Batiste or Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911 Ages: 0-6+ Licensed August - May, plus camp Program Days: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. (2-, 3- and 5-day options). August 15th - May 31st, Summer camp: June 1st - August 15th. Nature and community-based program with experiential learning as the touchstone. All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided. Student/Teacher Ratio 3:1. W: www.strawberryfarmboulder.com E: admin@strawberryfarmboulder.com

St. Stephen’s Wonder Kids Preschool & Child Care—Longmont 1303 S. Bross Ln. (303) 776-1072 ext. 5 Contact - Heidi Wagner Ages: 2 yrs- 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Hours: 6 am to 6 pm. Preschool Hours T/W/TH 8:30-11:30 am. Family flexible schedules for child care program full & part time. Child care open year-round. The goal of St. Stephen’s is to develop each child’s mind, body, and spirit, while establishing strong foundations of knowledge and positive self-image in a creative, loving, Christian environment. We offer small class sizes with experienced certified teachers. Now scheduling tours. W: www.ststephenswonderkids.org E: Heidi@ststephenswonderkids.org

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Sunflower Farm Homeschool/Enrichment Program—Longmont 11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - Bren Ages: 5 to 9 yrs Closed during the summer Program Days and Hours: M-Th. Choose one day or several. This program provides a broad overview of everyday rural lifestyle and sustainable living. This includes organic food production as well as traditional farm trades and skills. Activities will vary according to the season and student interest. If your child loves animals, then this is the program for him/her. We will participate daily in the everyday routines of a working farm, including the care and feeding of animals—big and small. Of course, we will always make time to incorporate good, old-fashioned play. Sensitivity and respect toward unschooling is addressed. To view schedule and register please check out our website. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.com E: bren@ecentral.com

Sunflower Farm Sprouthouse Drop-Off Program—Longmont 11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - Bren Ages: 2.5 to 5 yrs Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-F. Choose 1 class per week or several. Mornings: 9 am to 1 pm, Afternoons: 1:30 to 4 pm This is an early childhood, outdoor, nature program. Even on cold days, we bundle up and walk the farm, feed animals, build snowmen, collect eggs, climb the giant tree house, catch toads, or follow bugs. Inside activities include books, blocks, and a recycled creative art building, where children choose from painting, woodworking, sculpting, fabric art, sensory materials, and more! This is a drop-off program, however, parents are welcome to stay anytime. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.com E: bren@ecentral.com

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie Ellman Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules available. Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play based, hands on nurturing environment where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years. Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment. W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: sunflowerpreschool@yahoo.com

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

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Private o Alexander Dawson School—Lafayette 10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact - Admissions Office Ages: K - 12th grade Licensed & Accredited September - June/Camp Program Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8 am to 3:25 pm, plus AfterSchool Academy. A well-rounded, Renaissance approach. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1, daily enrichment (art, music, computers, library, foreign language, sports), stimulating academics, superb teachers. W: www.dawsonschool.org E: admissions@dawonschool.org

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Pat Baker Ages: K - 5th Grade Licensed 9-month & year-round Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm (7:15 am to 5:45 pm extended day) Small group instruction in language arts, mathematics, geography, science, music, art, and history, with curriculum geared to challenging each student’s needs. We teach to individual strengths, so every child thrives. W: www.bixbyschool.org E: office@bixbyschool.org

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact - Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15. Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School. Situated on a picturesque, safe, and private 5.5acre campus, Boulder Country Day School is a small, independent school that provides a well-rounded classical education distinguished by academic excellence and social development in a caring and supportive learning environment. Summer camp in June and July. W: bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

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

Friends’ School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle Friedman Ages: K-5th grade Licensed & Accredited Aug - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm Aftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pm A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. W: www.friendsschoolboulder.org E: info@friendsschoolboulder.org

Hillside School—Boulder 6717 S. Boulder Road (303) 494-1468 Contact - Kathy Sherman Ages: 1 - 9th grade Licensed August - May/Summer program Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm Hillside provides specialized, research-based instruction for students with learning differences such as dyslexia in grades 1-9, in a caring, supportive environment. Experiencing real academic growth allows our students to discover their full potential and become successful learners in all academic areas. W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: kathy@hillsidelearning.org

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Mountain Peak Private School—Longmont 1833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom Buckett Ages: 3 - 12 yrs (6th grade) Licensed August - June/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MPPS is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Recognizing that each child is unique, MPPS entitles its teachers to individualize curriculum based on each child’s developmental stage. We offer learning experiences that reach beyond the core academic areas beginning at the preschool level. We strive for excellence by nurturing each child’s intellect, curiosity, and social growth. And because studies have shown that large class sizes adversely affect learning, we are committed to keeping our classes small (15-16 for K-6th grades, 10-12 for preschool). Before/after-school care, daily PE, art, music, foreign language. W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: mountainpeak@comcast.net

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Schools Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Ann Kasunich Ages: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMIAccredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 12 months-3 years and 3-5 years. Hours: Full day: 8:15 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:15 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: admissions@mountainshadows.org

The Patchwork School—Louisville 1428 Main St. (720) 271-6729 Contact - Michele Beach/Elizabeth Baker Ages: K-5, Preschool and Toddlers August - May Program Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 3 pm. Before and aftercare, from 8 to 9 am and 3 to 4 pm. The Patchwork School is a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado. We offer full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 to 12 years old, including kindergarten through 5th grade, as well as homeschooler programs. Our philosophy is composed of principles from Democratic Education, Reggio Emilia, and Humane Education. We are committed to preserving every person’s right to a life of self-direction, meaning, and joy. W: www.thepatchworkschool.com E: info@thepatchworkschool.com

Tiny Tim Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy (303) 776-7417 Contact - Cindy Ages: 2.5 to 6 Qualistar and NAEYC accreditation Hours: M-F: 7:30 am to 6 pm. Half- and full-day options & kindergarten. Preschool offering an inclusive classroom environment for both special needs and typical children. Low teacher to student ratios. Scholarships available to families who qualify. W: www.tinytimcenter.org E: LJFerebee@tinytimcenter.org

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Advantage Electrolysis Rebecca Feldman, C.E. 3405 Penrose Place Suite 205 Boulder CO 80301

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www.advantageelectrolysis.com Electrolysis and laser hair removal. Fifteen-minute to one-hour treatments with 20 years experience. $10 off first visit. Hours: Mon-Th: 10 am-5 pm. Call for appointment. See ad.

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leslielatimer.teamasea.com leslielatimer@gmail.com Ages: All Bio-active cellular support. Thirty-one international patents scientifically proven to enhance physical performance. ASEA is cellular support in the form of stable, redox signaling molecules. All illness begins on the cellular level, drink ASEA for healthy cells! Hours: Call for an appointment 9 am to 9 pm.

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(303) 417-1797

www.neuroAgility.com Ages: children, teens, young adults, adults—full range care. We specialize in ADD/ADHD, Brain Injury, Anxiety, Sleep, Aspergers. neuroAgility is a nonmedicated way to train your brain. Full evaluation, qEEG and neurofeedback is our area of expertise. We offer an accelerated summer program. Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 7 pm. See ad.

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Birthday Party Directory Boulder Broomfield Broomfield Academy Splash Parties ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Fun, low-stress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abilities. Hours: Call for times. Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com

Clementine Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 10 2775 Valmont New larger location! Parties designed with your child in mind. Art parties with high-quality materials and lots of fun for all for 11/2 hours. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 30 children. Optional extras of cakes, invitations, and gluten-free treats. Bright and spacious facility. Hours: Saturday morning and afternoon slots available. Contact: Staff 303-443-2520 lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org

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

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

Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 10 111 W. Baseline Road Birthday Parties at the Recreation Center on Saturdays or Sundays. Choose from skateboarding, swimming, or gymnastics! Price includes 1-1/2 hours in the party room/ skatepark, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods, and one of 12 special party “themes.” Fees: $100185. Contact: Heide Barrowman 303-665-0469 heideb@cityoflafayette.com www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Countywide Dog House Music

Adventure Quest or Sword Games Birthdays

Boulder/Denver

Ages: 6 - 16 Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! Choose from swasher team games, Treasure Quest, or Adventure Quest. We come in costume, bring foam swasher swords, and lead the participants on an amazing adventure filled with riddles, dueling, interesting characters, and challenging games. Offering summer quests and birthday parties since 1995. Serving Boulder, Denver, and Surrounding Realms. For more information, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com or call 303-786-9216.

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

BOULDER County Kids

Birthday Party Directory Longmont

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance Ages: 3 and up 1816 Boston Avenue One hour of gymnastics fun, 45 minutes in the party room!! Trapeze, ropes, trampolines, foam pit! Rock climbing and dance parties also available. Fees: Prices start at $130. Contact: Staff 303-651-1456 pam@airbornegym.com www.airbornegym.com

Dandy, along with a lead line ride! Of course it’s washable paint! $350.00. 2-Hour Party: “Cowgirl Up” for girls ages 12 and up, For those too old for painting ponies! 6 girls team up for games on horseback with 3 horses! Fun and upbeat memories with friends that they continue to talk about over and over! $300.00. All the information and pictures you need on the web page! Kids and parents leave saying it’s the best parties and setting they have ever been too! Fast moving, FUN, lasting memories and smiles! With years of experience, TCR takes great pride in our parties, to make sure all the extra touches are there for your guest!$100 deposit required. Everyone will enjoy being at Triple Creek Ranch! Contact: Lynn McChesney 303-444-4291 lynntriplecreek@gmail.com www.triplecreek-ranch.com

Louisville

Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties Ages: 4 -12 4255 Nelson Road 2.5 Hours Party: “Paint-A-Dandy” for up to 10 children, ages 4 and up. Join the fun of games, playing with the mini horses and painting the special B-day horse,

Days and Hours: we are always open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; please call for additional days and hours. Contact: Carousel Director 303-258-3457

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

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ICPonies Ages: 5 - 11 8590 N 87th Street Parties include pony rides, barrel train ride, crafts, and many more fun activities. Check out our website for more information, testimonials, and prices. Family day/night and classroom parties also available. Contact: Isabel or Robin 720-445-1006 ponies@icponies.com icponies.com

Nederland

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

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After-School Programs Adventure

Arts & Science CU Science Discovery Boulder

Boulder Valley School District Boulder Valley

Feet on the Earth Boulder County

Ages: All After-school & family programs. Join us for adventures that connect you with nature, yourself, and community! Discover your own connection to the natural world, build confidence being outdoors, and experience positive authentic community while learning ancient skills for living close to the earth. Edible & medicinal plants, animal tracking, primitive skills, nature crafts, games, songs, stories, and more. Co-ed, girls, and boys programs. C: Lorene Wapotich info@FeetOnTheEarth.org www.FeetOnTheEarth.org P: 303-642-0562

Wild Earth’s Children Boulder County

Ages: 4-17, plus family outings Primitive Skills & Nature Awareness. Reconnect with the earth through primitive skills & nature awareness. Experience the natural world as never before. Fire by friction, wild edibles, tracking, adventures, and more. Hours: Ongoing programs, check our website for details. C: Simon Harrison simon@wildearthschildren.org www.wildearthschildren.org P: 303-823-0875

Ages: 6-12 Spring Break and No-School Day camps offered for children ages 6-12 by BVSD Kids Lifelong Learning. After-school classes are also available at several BVSD schools. Choose from LEGOS™, Visual Arts, Science, and Music. Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations, and times. Registration is available online at www.bvsd.org/LLL or by calling our number below. Program Days: M-F C: Lifelong Learning Registrar ivy.lee@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968

Clementine Art Classes Boulder

Ages: Children to adults 2775 Valmont Clementine Studio™ is a fulltime, art enrichment program with hands-on, multimedia programs that encourage independent exploration of ageappropriate art materials in a nurturing and inspiring environment. Weekly classes, workshops, camps, parties, and more. Drop-in classes available and now offering BVSD in-service day camps—full-, and half-day options. For a complete listing, please visit our website. Hours: Call for times and days. C: Lisa Holub lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org P: 303-443-2520

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

Sunflower Kids Art Studio Boulder

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

Dance I

Iris Studio RIS Boulder

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Ages: 5-11 TUDIO Kids’ Art Classes. Pam Porter has her master’s in art educa tion and offers classes in her ) ' ! #%' % beautiful studio that are cre # &' # and ative, process-oriented, ##' & ! "' %* lots of fun! Located 1/2 block west of Foothill Elementary $

))) % &&'( # '*$ $ #! School. Pam can meet and walk with Foothill students to the studio. Days and Hours: After school on weekdays. Holiday and summer camp schedules. Birthday parties, too! C: Pam Porter pamporter@me.com www.irisstudiokids.com P: 303-402-9556

Boulder Ballet School Boulder

Ages: 3-Adult The official school of Boulder Ballet, under the direction of Ana Claire. Recipient of the Florence Ruston Award for Overall Excellence, Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding Teacher Award, and Best of Boulder Award. Program Days: M-F, Sat. Hours: 9 am-7 pm+ C: Kendra Motsinger P: 303-443-0028

Boulder/Broomfield

Ages: All Join our dance family, where EVERYONE is a star! Dance

BOULDER County Kids with our expertly trained staff, receive personalized evaluations and recommendations for continual development, and watch your dancer grow. Live video observation! All ages and abilities! Class types include jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom, and more. Others include preschool ages, boys only, all-star poms, “GLEE” boot camp, as well as opportunities for competitive and performing teams. Plenty of offerings to work for tight family schedules. Monthly packages and single-class pricing available! Check out our state-of-the-art facilities today and schedule your studio tour with a one-on-one meeting. info@elitedanceacademy.net www.elitedanceacademy.net/bck P: 303-442-3745

JacobsDance Boulder

Ages: 9 to Adult Dairy Center for the Arts, Studio #3 Beginning Youth Modern/Jazz Dance on Wednesdays for ages 9 and up. Beginning level Modern/Jazz dance class teaching techniques of ballet mixed in with traditional and contemporary styles of modern and jazz. Great for young aspiring beginning dancers, located at the Community Dance Collective at 2020B Beginning Modern/Jazz Dance Class on Sundays for ages 14 and up. Perfect for teens and adults wanting to learn traditional and contemporary styles of modern and jazz dance, located at Boulder Ballet at the Dairy Center for the Arts, Studio #3. Fees: $15 drop-in and $12 for 5 or more classes card. Hours: From 4-5:15 pm. C: Tracey Jacobs tracey@jacobsdance.com P: 303-909-5480

DRUMS

Afterbeat Drum School Louisville

Ages: 8 and up Private lessons in a creative environment, tailored to your

child’s unique learning style. All levels and abilities welcome. Berklee College of Music graduate with 20 years of teaching experience. Ask about summer camp and group lessons! Located in downtown Louisville next to The Art Underground. Hours: Weekday afternoons/ evenings & Saturdays C: Christopher Beers info@afterbeatdrumschool.com www.afterbeatdrumschool.com P: 720-837-5410

Ballet School Boulder

Ages: 3-18 2590 Walnut Street Treat your child to an opportunity to study with experts at the Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School. We offer ballet training for students ages 3 to 18. Classes range from kinder dance, kinder motion, ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to the unique and exciting Lemon Sponge Cake LAB program. Learn unique choreography with onstage performances. Days/Hours: M-Sat with afterschool hours. C: Jenifer Sher jenifer@lemonspongecake.org www.lemonspongecake.org P: 303-545-2298

Guitar

Boulder Guitar Studio Boulder

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

Gymnastics Cheerleading

Empowerment

Success Strategies 4 Kids Boulder

Ages: 6-16 Interactive, fun workshops for kids. Helping kids gain communication skills, reduce aggression, decrease behavior issues, and build friendships. SECRETS OF FRIENDSHIP: Six Skills to Make and Keep Friends. ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER: Strategies to Deal with Anger. Days & Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 pm, 5 sessions. Fees: $175. ($150 early registration). C: Sherry Lewis slewis.consulting@gmail.com www.ss4k.com Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor LinkedIn.com/in/SherryLewisCounselor Twitter.com/sLewisCounselor P: 303-915-4421

AIRBORNE GYMNASTICS & DANCE Longmont

Ages: All 1816 Boston Avenue Dance, gymnastics, cheer skills, and rock-climbing classes for children. After-school and Saturday classes available. C: Staff frontdesk@airbornegym.com www.airbornegym.com P: 303-651-1456

Mountain Kids Gymnastics & Dance Louisville

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

Jewish Studies

Congregation Nevei Kodesh—Boulder Ages: 6-13 years 3269 28th Street We provide Nevei Yeladim (Oasis for Children), a Jewish Renewal school with innovative programs in Hebrew, Jewish culture, and Torah study, designed to inspire, delight, and nourish your child’s spiritual growth. Program Days: Sun-Th. Hours: afternoons/eve. C: Sue Salinger www.NeveiKodesh.org school@neveikodesh.org P: 303-443-4567

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After-School Programs Piano

Music Parlando School for the Arts Boulder

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

Music Together®

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

Central Boulder

Illuminata Music Simply Music Longmont

Ages: 6 and up Simply Music is a revolutionary Australian-developed piano and keyboard method that offers a breakthrough in music education. Licensed Simply Music teacher. Please visit our website for more information. Hours: M-F C: Brenda diZerega bpdizerega@comcast.net www.illuminatamusic. musicteachershelper.com P: 303-776-6651

Illuminata Music Kindermusik Longmont

Ages: birth to 7 Kindermusik at St. Stephen’s Preschool. Music and movement classes. Licensed Kindermusik teacher. Hours: Mornings, M-F C: Brenda diZerega bpdizerega@comcast.net www.illuminatamusic. musicteachershelper.com P: 303-776-6651

Ages: Mixed ages, birth through 4 years. Research-based early childhood music & movement program, incorporating singing, movement, and instrument play for children & caregivers. Siblings welcome. Free demo by appointment. Weekly 45minute classes. Weekday mornings, Saturday morning, and evening times. Register online. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

Music Together® Big Kids Boulder

Ages: 5-7 The next musical step for your 5-, 6- or 7-year-old. The Big Kids class blends elements of the beloved Music Together® curriculum with new musical activities perfect for older children. Classes integrate singing, movement, creative expression, drumming, and tonal/rhythmic solfége. This is primarily drop-off class, though parents are welcome to stay if need be. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

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Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts Lafayette

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

Sandy Burrell Music Studio Niwot

a) Intro to Flute, 6 weeks. b) Intro to Violin, 8 weeks. c) Intro to Music, 1 semester – explore flute, violin, or piano. d) Penny Whistle Program – ideal class for ages 3 to 6. Fees:$10/class. Pay by session. Call for current class times. C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

Group Piano/ Keyboard Class Boulder

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

Rose Garden Music North Boulder

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

BOULDER County Kids Swimming Theater

Tutoring Mathnasium MATH ONLY Learning Center

Lafayette

Dreamcatcher Direct Instruction Centers Boulder

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

Swim•Float•Swim! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont

Ages: 6 months and up. Diagonal Trade Center 795 S. Sherman Street Boulder County’s best swim lessons are in Longmont! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. Our two warm-water indoor pools and UV water purification system ensure your child the safest and most comfortable water experience. We are the swim lesson experts—stop by our childfriendly facility to Discover the Difference. Hours: 7 am-7 pm, M-F C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229

Colorado Shakespeare Festival School of Theatre Boulder

We promise at least one grade level increase in 30 hours of instruction, or we will teach your child for free! One-to-one supplemental educational services in reading, spelling, math, writing, critical thinking, and study skills. Research proven curriculum guarantees rapid progress. Also offering ACT/ SAT/GED prep, advanced math and writing, foreign languages, and homework help. Flexible payment plans. Refund policy. Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pm C: Staff admin.dreamcatcher@gmail.com www.dreamcatcherlearning.com P: 303-444-8422

Ages: 8-18. The Colorado Shakespeare Festival Education Department offers classes and private coaching sessions for kids, teens, and adults year-round. Classes include Costume Design, Shakespeare’s Fools, and Shakespeare in Production: Cymbeline. Space is limited! Days: Call for schedule. Do you have a bright child C: Amanda Giguere csfedout@colorado.edu who is struggling with www.coloradoshakes.org/ learning or focus? education-outreach/school P: 303-492-1973

Is your child experiencing any or all of the following: • Behind in reading or math • Weak organizational skills • Difficulty paying attentionLearning in school • Illegible writing or writingPathways not at ability • ADD/ADHD

Boulder

Swim School of Boulder Boulder

Ages: 6 months and up 3015 Bluff Street The Swim School of Boulder is the county’s premier aquatic training facility. As underwater experts in both scuba and swim training, we teach swimming skills and aquatic safety to all ages in our private, indoor 88-degree pool. Programs Days: M-Th, 9 am to 6 pm. C: Callie Holcomb callie@swimschoolboulder.com www.swimschoolboulder.com P: 303-440-7946 (SWIM)

Ages: 7 and upthat goes Open the door to a permanent path of learning 1790 30th Street, beyond tutoring or medication. We utilize the latest #235 Is yourone-on-one child struggling brain research in our individualized, program. with Rocky Mountain reading, diagnosed See why thousands have succeeded--your child can too!with dysTheatre for Kids lexia, behind in math, experiencing difficulty putBoulder LEARNING PATHWAYS AYS into words? PATHW ting thoughts Ages: 5-15 We help where traditional 5311 Western Ave., Ste. D OFFICE - 303 BOULDER 303--499-1941 499 tutoring can’t. Our multi(near Arapahoe & 55th) www.learningpathwayscolorado.com sensory methods get results Boulder’s premiere children’s quickly that last a lifetime. theater offers Boulder’s best An average student will theatrical training in acting & achieve a 2-grade-level auditioning, musical theater, increase in just a few weeks improvisation, voice, dance, of intensive instruction. & more. After-school proHours: M-F, 9 am-6 pm grams, school-day-off camps, C: Deborah Kratovil and summer camps. learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net C: Stuart Motola www.learningpathwayscolorado.com info@theaterforkids.net P: 303-499-1941 www.theaterforkids.net P: 303-245-8150

Grades: 1-College Calculus 2770 Arapahoe Rd. Ste 114 We make math make sense! Mathnasium’s affordable, proven, customized programs work with kids to build a solid MATH foundation that makes sense to them. Our programs increase confidence and help kids understand & do their homework. Catch-up and enrichment, private lessons, special summer camps & SAT/ ACT math prep programs. WARNING: Your child could become crazy about math! Hours: 3 to 7 pm, M-Th; Sundays, 1:30 to 5:30 pm C: Lisa & Alan Iguchi boulder@mathnasium.com www.mathnasium.com/boulder P: 720-890-9000

Violin Boulder Suzuki Strings Boulder

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

Wellness Joy In Motion Boulder

Ages: All 4800 Baseline Rd. Suite D206 Boulder’s newest wellness movement studio; committed to all ages. Starting with prenatal through seniors. We believe that through movement we find health, no matter your age or ability. Hours: Call for times. C: Jackie Diner Jackie@joyinmotion.co www.joyinmotion.co P: 720-428-8612

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BOULDER County Kids Spring Calendar of Events ents. Call (303) 651-8374 for more information.

ART/MUSEUMS

February 1—Golden Golden’s First Friday event in historic downtown Golden featuring several exhibits openings, including the 75th anniversary of the “Face to Face: Contemporary Portraits of Legendary People of Golden” at the Golden History Center, “Surface Explorations” at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and “Oskate Wicasa – One Who Performs” at the Buffalo Bill Museum. Check out www. VisitGolden.com for more information and a complete calendar of events. February 15—Denver Children’s Museum of Denver 3,2,1... Blast Off!, for ages 2-8, at 9 am, located at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. Our rocket science exhibit is coming back! Build, launch and test your own ROCKETS and other flying, floating creations to learn about aerodynamics, physics, technology and engineering. Call Rachael Fischer at (303) 561-0101 or e-mail rachaelf@cmdenver.org or check out mychildsmuseum.org/exhibits/ for more information. February 15—Denver Return to the Ice Age at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age opens. From the Field Museum in Chicago. Check out www.dmns.org, or call (303) 370-6000 for more information. February 18—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m Chinese New Year Celebration for all ages, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Help us celebrate the year of the snake with a special Chinese New Year lion dance performance by the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association. Chinese New Year crafts also available. Included with museum admission. Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or please check us out online at www.wowchildrensmuseum.org Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days at 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm, at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive drop-in program encourages children (ages 2-5) to engage in creative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their par-

Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, is open to the public on Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. Admission is FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824. Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information. Ongoing—Louisville Louisville Historical Museum at 1001 Main Street. Museum Hours: T/W/Th, & 1st Saturday of every month, 10 am-3 pm. Free. Tours available. Call Carol Gleeson at (303) 665-9048 or e-mail gleesoc@ci.louisville.co.us or www.ci.louisville.co.us/museum. htm for more information.

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February 9—Boulder George Reynolds/Meadows Branch Libraries Mad Science: Fire and Ice for ages 4-12, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./4800 Baseline. Discover the cool chemistry in the states of matter and learn the basics of air pressure. This exciting and high-energy interactive show will amaze and entertain children of all ages! No reservations required. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or please e-mail lackoffh@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.boulderlibrary.org M/TH/SAT—Boulder Boulder Public Library story times at 10:15 am, located at Main, Reynolds, & Meadows Branches. For all ages, but designed for ages 5 & under. Sat stories in Spanish/ English. Main Library, Marcelee Gralapp Children’s Library: M, TH, Sat, at 10:15 am, Reynolds Branch Library: TU at 10:15 am, Meadows Branch Library. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or e-mail howardm@boulderlibrary. org or boulderlibrary.org/youth/for more information.

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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 T/W/TH—Louisville Louisville Public Library preschool story time on T/W for ages 3-6, at 10:30 am and 1 pm, located at 951 Spruce. 30-minute sessions with theme-based stories, including fingerplays, feltboard, and songs. Also, for ages 12 mos-3 yrs, at 10:30 am on TH, twenty minutes of brief stories, songs, fingerplays, or feltboard. Call Michele KolmanWeber at (303)-335-4821 or e-mail kolmanm@ci.louisville.co.us or check out www.ci.louisville.co.us for more information. Wednesdays—Thornton Rangeview Library—Thornton Branch story time for ages 3 to 6 at 10:30 am & 1 pm, located at 8992 Washington St. Children’s librarian reads a story, and then the children do a craft with a related theme. Call Ann Myers at (303) 288-2001 or e-mail amyers@rangeviewld. org or www.rangeviewld.org Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 4413099 or please e-mail howardm@ boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out boulderlibrary. org/youth/for more information.

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February 6 to April 30—Boulder A Place to B Studio So Rim Kung Fu for ages 7 to 18, W/Th, from 4:30-5:30, located at 1750 30th St. Gentle discipline for the mind and body, old world knowledge and values. Skills beyond ordinary martial arts, Reiki, Taiko drums, Korean and Chinese terms, awareness. Call Sa Bom Nim at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail reikiwave@ comcast.net for more information or please check us out online www. boulderdancestudio.com February 14 to March 14—Boulder Shalom Baby/Boulder JCC Mini Chefs Cooking for ages 2.5-4, from 10:15-11 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Does your toddler want to help out in the kitchen? In this class, kids will learn to measure, mix, stir, and cook from

scratch. This is a hands-on class where we get to eat our creations. Please let us know of any allergies when registering. Class maxium of 8 kids. Call (720) 364-1812 or e-mail Beth@boulderjcc.org for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org February 23—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Junior Ranger Adventures for ages 6-12, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at Mud Lake Open Space. Calling all snow-loving kids! We help you be safe and prepared for all the adventures the cold weather can bring. A day of fun as you complete winter challenges and become a Junior Ranger! Parent or guardian must be present. Preregistration is required. Please visit www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ register. Call Ranger Erin O’Leary at (720) 352-7041 or please e-mail eoleary@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org February 23—Westminster Butterfly Pavilion Bugs We Love for all ages, from at 9 am to 5 pm, located at 6252 W. 104th Avenue. Get cozy with some of the most enamoring animals on the planet! Festivities include scavenger hunts, cockroach races, crafts and giveaways. Plus the chance to get up close and personal with the bugs we love! Call Gail Neujahr at (303) 469-5441, or you can e-mail gneujahr@butterflies.org for more information please check out www. butterflies.org M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on M: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: W: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: F: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 play group on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tues, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348. M/T/W—Boulder/Longmont HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties Healing Circles Grief Groups for ages 6-18, evenings. Healing Circles provides grief-support groups for children, teens, and parents. Donation requested. Call (303) 604-5300 or e-mail griefcenter@ hospicecareonline.org or check out www.hospicecareonline.org for more information. 1st/3rd Thursdays—Longmont Calvary MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), bimonthly meetings for moms of children ages

0-5, from 9 to 11:30 am, at 2101 Gay Street. MOPS is dedicated to encouraging moms of young children. Find friendship and acceptance where we understand that “mothering matters.” Child care provided. Call Rene or Lauren at (303) 776-2400 or please e-mail maclemensen@mesanetworks.net 1st & 3rd Fridays—Boulder Mothers & Babies—Leaders’ support group, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Also offers support groups for new moms and babies under 6 months old for a nominal fee. Call (303) 530-0698 or visit our website at www.momsandbabies.org for more information. 1st Tuesdays—North Denver ICAN of Colorado—monthly meetings for adults, from 7 pm to 10 pm, at 3131 Osceola Street. A safe forum for information on pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Women who have experienced a cesarean can share their feelings, and expectant parents can discuss birth options, with the latest research relating to cesarean and VBAC. Call Kristi R. Conroy at (303) 477-6243 or please e-mail icanofcolorado@hotmail.com 2nd and 4th Mondays—Boulder First Presbyterian Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:15 am, at 1820 15th Street. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455. 2nd Tuesdays—Lafayette La Leche League of Lafayette holds monthly breast-feeding support meetings for all ages at 9:30 am, at 100 West S. Boulder Rd. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-tomother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Linda Peirce at (303) 499-0680 or check out lafayettelll.wordpress.com 2nd Wednesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group meets from 6:30 to 8 pm, located at 4394 Apple Court. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Amanda at (303) 666-6850 or e-mail Afrederick@ live.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

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and meet us! For more information check out www.meetup.com/ Mothers-More-Boulder-County

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.

appropriate gardening. Call Bren at (303) 246-1127 or e-mail bren@ ecentral.com for more information or www.sunflowerfarminfo.com Tuesdays—Boulder Stepmother Support Group for adults, from 6 to 7 pm, at 255 Canyon, Suite 201. A safe, supportive environment for sharing your feelings and finding solutions to challenges facing you and your stepfamily. Call Paula Schild at (303) 908-6557 or please e-mail prschild@sugarloaf.net or check out www.paulaschild.com

4th Tuesdays—Erie La Leche League of Erie monthly breast-feeding support group for all ages, at 10 am, located at the Community Library meeting room. Information, education, and support to all women who are interested in breast-feeding. Babies and children always welcome! Call Linda at (303) 499-0680, or linda@peircefamily.net or erielll.wordpress.com

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

1st & 3rd Saturdays—Boulder The Language of Food presents The French Cooking Club for ages 6 to 12, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 1140 South Lashley Lane. “Le Club de Cuisine Française,” Practice the French language, exchange ideas and information with recipes, vocabulary, cultural information, maps, and drawings. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or please e-mail her at thelanguageoffood@gmail.com for more information or check out www.thelanguageoffood.com

Tuesdays—Longmont New Leaf Wellness Mom’s Group for all ages, from 9 to 10:30 am, located at 600 S. Airport Road. Active moms who meet weekly with our kids at various locations and trailheads for fitness and fun. Once-a-month health topics with doctors. Call Cecilia at (720) 8773671 or cecilia@nlcwellness.com or www.nlcwellness.com

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. Mon/Tues—Westminster/Boulder Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Play Days for ages 2-7, at 11 am, located at 14622 Orchard Parkway in Westminster on Mondays and 2525 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder on Tuesdays. Stories, music, art, and adventure...new theme every week. Free! Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or e-mail lynne@grtoys. com or check out grtoys.com for more information. Monday/Thursdays—Longmont Sunflower Farm homeschool enrichment program for ages 5 to 9, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. This program will provide a broad overview of everyday farm lifestyle and sustainable living. We will actively participate in the everyday routines of a working farm as well as seasonally

Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms). New group for mothers of schoolage children (kindergarten-12th grade) to share their joys and challenges. Includes guest speakers, child care, and refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost: $5. Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Call Jan at (303) 494-4248 or Darcy at (303) 9261590 for more information. Tuesdays & Thursdays—Boulder Fabricate After School Sewing Workshops for ages 6 & up, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 2023 17th Street. Each class in the threepart series will teach practical skills and will build on fundamentals in a fun and creative environment. Projects include: tote bags, pillows, PJs, zippered pouches, aprons, and more! Call Linda or Corey at (303) 997-8245 or e-mail contact@fabricateboulder.com for more information or check out www.fabricateboulder.com Thursdays—Broomfield Tough Love Parent Support Group will meet at the United Church of Broomfield at 825 Kohl Street, from 7 to 9:30 pm. Call Jerry Hart at (303) 494-4598 for more information. Friday Evenings—Lafayette City of Lafayette Bob Burger Recreation Center Friday Night Fun Club for ages 7-13, from 7

to 10 pm, located at 111 West Baseline Rd. A structured, supervised program that offers a safe, social, and recreational atmosphere. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or debbiew@ cityoflafayette.com for more information or www.cityoflafayette.com Saturdays—Boulder Boulder Public Library, Main Children’s Library Young Creative Writers for ages 8-12, from 10 to 11 am, located at 1000 Canyon Blvd. Writing is fun in this popular and free class for kids in 3rd through 6th grades! Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or check out www.boulderlibrary.org/ youth Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, located at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes. Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or e-mail sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information. Ongoing - Boulder Music Together®/Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. present a free Music Together Demo Class for ages birth-5 and their caregivers. Music Together® is a researchbased music and movement program including singing, movement and instrument play. Free demo classes by appointment. Call Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or jsmolens@mountainsongmusic. com for more information or visit www.mountainsongmusic.com Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 5345 Arapahoe Ave. Call Lika Maldutis at (720) 939-7545 or e-mail lmaldutis@gmail.com or visit us at www.artsunflower.com Ongoing—Boulder County Need health insurance for your family? Boulder County Healthy Kids enrolls families in Medicaid and CHP+ (the Child Health Plan). Call (303) 441-1589 or visit www.bchealthykids.org or call Joan Nagel at (303) 594-5847 or e-mail jnagel@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bchealthykids.org Ongoing—Boulder County Boulder County Housing and Human Services provide Child Care Assistance Program, for ages 0-12, located at 450 Courtney Way. Help with child care expenses for Boulder County children for qualified families. Contact Aspen Family Services at (303) 604-1043 x 2828 for eligibility requirements and prescreening. Se Habla Espanol. Call Elizabeth Groneberg at (303) 928-0821 or e-mail egroneberg@bouldercounty.

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org for more information or check out www.bouldercounty.org/help/ family/pages/ccap.aspx Ongoing—Boulder County Need health insurance for kids? For ages 0 to 19. Boulder County Healthy Kids helps families enroll in the Child Health Plan (CHP+) and Family Medicaid. These free or low-cost public health insurance programs include coverage for kids until they turn 19 and pregnant women. Call (303) 441-1589 or check out www.bchealthykids. org 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 (303) 499-2229 or e-mail judy@infantaquatics.com Ongoing—Longmont MOMS Club of Longmont West for preschool ages. Support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! Call Jen Dickhans at (303) 827-3400 or e-mail us at membership@longmontwestmoms. com or e-mail jen_bill03@msn. com for more information or check online at longmontwestmoms.com

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February 2—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Heritage Center for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Hwy 66. Interactive exhibits in the big red barn, a farmhouse you can tour furnished as it was back in 1910 and many other buildings and machinery that offer a view into Boulder County agricultural history. During warmer months there are farm animals on-site. Enjoy a guided tour or explore on your own. Admission is free for everyone! Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or e-mail jdrew@ bouldercounty.org for more information or check us out online at www.bouldercountyopenspace.org 2nd & 4th Weds—Lafayette Flatirons MOPS—Meeting for mothers of children ages 0 to preK, from 9 am to 11:30 am, at 400 W. South Boulder Rd. Fellowship, fun, & food for moms. Child care provided. Call (303) 665-5021 x 264, or mops@flatironschurch.com for more information. 4th Mondays—Boulder Boulder Senior Services Grandparents Raising Grandkids Group for ages 45+, from 10 to 11:30 am, located at 909 Arapahoe Ave. Connect and get emotional support plus meet others in similar situations. Free child care. Call

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Sandy Hollingsworth at (303) 4414388 or e-mail hollingsworths@ ci.boulder.co.us or please check out boulderseniorservices.com

Ongoing—Boulder Monthly art exhibits from Boulder Valley schools, at Boulder Valley Credit Union, at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue. Call LeAnn at (303) 4153514 for more information. Ongoing—Boulder Fiske Planetarium presents Public Astronomy Shows for ages K-20. $4 for adults, $3 for children/ seniors. Call (303) 492-5001 or (303) 492-5001 or www.colorado. edu/fiske for more information. Ongoing—Boulder The Business Women’s Connection currently has a few openings in their weekly group of women professionals from the Boulder County area. We are a weekly group supporting one another both professionally and personally. Check www.businesswomensconnection. com for more information and to see how to visit our group. Ongoing—Longmont MOM’S Club of Longmont East. Mothers with children of all ages who offer support and fun activities for moms and their children. Weekly park days, all ages and infant/toddler playgroups, field trips, moms’-night-out get-togethers, monthly meetings w/speakers & discussions, lasting friendships. Call Elizabeth Johnson at (303) 678-1573 or please e-mail us at momsclub.longmonteast@gmail. com or you can also check out our website at momsclub.longmonteast. googlepages.com/home

MUSIC ’n’ THEATER

February 1–3—Lakewood Ballet Nouveau Colorado Carry On for all ages, at 7:30 pm, (2 pm Sunday), located at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Winner of Westword’s Best of Denver award for best collaboration. Call Elaine Adair at (303) 466-5685 or please e-mail mstrathmeyer@bncdance.com for more information or bncdance.com February 2—Boulder Boulder Theater Laurie Berkner: The You & Me Tour for ages 0-6, at 1 pm, located at 2032 14th Street. Best-selling children’s singer and Nick Jr. channel favorite Laurie Berkner performs in a special solo concert. Call Boulder Theater at (303) 786-7030 or check out www. bouldertheater.com for more information. February 8–10—Denver Ballet Nouveau Colorado Carry On for all ages, at 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday), located at 1001 W. 84th Avenue. Winner of Westword’s Best of Denver award for Best Collaboration. This celebrated production features an original score

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by one of Colorado’s most beloved bands, Paper Bird, and choreography and film by Garrett Ammon. Call Elaine Adair at (303) 4665685 or mstrathmeyer@bncdance. com for or more information or check out bncdance.com

February 10—Boulder Boulder Bach Festival Bach in the Community-Kids for Bach for all ages, at 2 pm, located at Boulder Public Library. Canyon Theatre Kids for Bach gives students K through 12 an opportunity to perform the music of Bach in a free public concert and to join Festival artists in mini-performances throughout Boulder County. Call Marcia Schirmer at (303) 776-9666 or please do e-mail us at info@ boulderbachfestival.org for more information or check out www. boulderbachfestival.org February 16—Parker Ballet Nouveau Colorado Carry On for all ages, at 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday), located at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker, CO. Winner of Westword’s Best of Denver award for best collaboration. This celebrated production features an original score by one of Colorado’s most beloved bands, Paper Bird, and choreography and film by Garrett Ammon. Call Elaine Adair at (303) 466-5685 or e-mail mstrathmeyer@bncdance.com for more information or bncdance.com February 23—Boulder Zimbabwean Music by Kutandara. For all ages, from 5:30 to 9 pm at 5440 Conestoga Court (55th & Arapahoe). A benefit for Legacy of Learning, a nonprofit educational organization that has served over 1,000 at-risk Boulder County families since 1998. Food, refreshments, and silent auction. Call (303) 444-8422 or please check us out online at thelegacyoflearning. com for more information.

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March 2—Longmont P.E.O. International from Nest to Wings, for ages 16-18, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, located at Fox Hill Country Club. College-bound junior/senior high school young women and their mothers are invited to attend. This half-day event will provide educational sessions to maximize the college application, college choice, and first year experience. Call Margaret Meek at (303) 772-0841 or e-mail nest2wings@hotwings.com or visti us online at longmont-nest-to-wings. webnode.com

March 31—Lyons Wild Earth’s Children Wild Earth Skills: Fire for ages 7-12, from 10 am to 12 pm, located at 1908 Apple Valley Rd. For children and their parents (optional) to discover the secrets of fire together. Children will learn how to make a highly effective fire structure, discover what makes a good tinder bundle, and even try making fire by friction using the ancient bow-drill technique. Call Simon Harrison at (303) 823-0875 or e-mail simon@ wildearthschildren.org for more information or check out www. wildearthschildren.org

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March 14—Everywhere Pi Day. Pi Day is an unofficial holiday commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in month/day date format), since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form. One of the more popular things to do on Pi Day is to eat pie. March 16—Boulder George Reynolds/Meadows Branch Libraries Puppets and Things on Strings for ages 4-12, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./4800 Baseline Rd. Willy Worm takes kids on an adventure in reading where they not only explore how reading opens up a world of learning, but also why reading is important. They also learn about classics and how to use their imaginations. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or please e-mail lackoffh@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.boulderlibrary.org March 26–28—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Nano Days Celebration for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Dropin for hands-on science activities, colorful crafts, fun games, and free giveaways. Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or please check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org March 30—Boulder Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe 37th Annual Easter Egg Race for ages 10 & under, from 10 am to 2 pm, located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Pictures with Grandrabbit and gather eggs with coupons and prizes. Races every 20 minutes by age. Bring your baskets! Call Lynne at (303) 443-0780 or e-mail lynne@ grtoys.com or check out grtoys.com for more information. March 30—Denver Children’s Museum of Denver Bunny Trail EggVenture for ages 0-8, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. It’s the finest spring festival in town! Jump, hop, and bounce from one eggsploration station to the next at our spring extravagan-

za! Filled with all kinds of blossoming fun, including egg-dyeing, springtime artwork, tasty treats, and story time with Big Bunny. You’ll also get to meet animal friends and take a spin around the plaza on Vern’s mini train. Call Rachael Fischer at (303) 561-0101 or e-mail rachaelf@cmdenver.org or check out mychildsmuseum.org/events/ bunny-trail-eggventure.aspx for more information.

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March 3—Boulder Boulder JCC/Shalom Baby Teddy Bear Tea & Concert, for ages 2.55.5, from 4 to 5 pm, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. You’re invited to a beary special tea party and a special teddy bear concert with Amy and Kelye. We’ll dance and sing along to lots of teddy bear songs. During our tea-riffic celebration, there will be a visit by a big, dancing teddy bear, so you may want to bring your camera! We’ll finish by sipping herbal tea and eating teddy bear treats. Call (720) 3641812 or e-mail Beth@boulderjcc. org for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org March 7–10 & 14–17—Boulder A c t o r ’s A c a d e m y f o r t h e Performing Arts (RMTK) Thoroughly Modern Millie for all ages located at 5311 Western Ave. Suite 135. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. Tickets: $18 Adults / $15 Kids 12 & under. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www. ActorsAcademyCO.com or call Ingrid D. Rayborn at (303) 2458150 or please e-mail us at info@ theaterforkids.net for more information. March 23—Boulder Boulder Philharmonic Cirque de la Symphonie for all ages, at 7:30 pm, located at Macky Auditorium, CU Campus. The magic of the circus returns with fresh, new acts by aerial fliers, acrobats, jugglers, and contortionists sharing the stage with the Boulder Phil. This will sell out. Adults and children alike greatly enjoy this visual entertainment extravaganza, featuring high-energy music. Call Shelley Sampson at (303) 449-1343 or e-mail info@ boulderphil.org for more information or please check us out at www. boulderphil.org

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CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS

April 1—Lyons Wild Earth’s Children Homeschool Earth Adventures for ages 7-12, from 10 am to 2:30 pm, located at Lions Gulch Trailhead. For children aged 7-12 years and their parents (optional) to discover the secrets of nature together. You’ll be making fire by friction, building shelters, tracking animals, discovering wild edibles, playing games, enjoying stories, learning how to spot animals, and much more. Call Simon Harrison at (303) 823-0875 or please e-mail us at simon@ wildearthschildren.org for more information or check out www. wildearthschildren.org

JUST FOR FUN April 1–5—Longmont Kids and Critters Spring Break Camp for ages 7-12, from 9 am to 5 pm, at the Longmont Humane Society. Perform pet-related jobs every day, learn proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, 4th-6th graders view a feline neuter surgery in our clinic, talk with our veterinarian & vet-techs, and perform CSI techniques to solve a fictional pet theft. $55 per child/per day. Check our website for application forms at www.longmonthumane.org under Education, or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 286. April 5, 22—Denver FREE DAYS. Colorado residents can enjoy a special free day at the Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, thanks to funding from the SCFD. Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street location) on Monday, April 22. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield on Friday, April 5. Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the premiere locations for world-class art, special exhibits, and innovative programs. Visit www.botanicgardens. org or call (720) 865-3585 for details. April 6—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Craft Club for ages 3-8, at 11 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. This month’s theme: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Included with museum admission. Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org April 13—Boulder George Reynolds/Meadows Branch Libraries The Dinosaur Lady for ages 4-12, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./4800 Baseline Rd. Connie Burton Burkhart has created a unique blend of entertainment and education as she shares information and stories about dinosaurs,

fossils, rocks, and digging in a dinosaur quarry. Weaving together facts and stories, using fossils, puppets, and props, the Dinosaur Lady has captured the interest of various museums, the Geologic Society of America, as well as many school and outdoor adventure groups throughout the southwestern United States. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or e-mail lackoffh@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www. boulderlibrary.org April 14—Broomfield Healthy Learning Paths Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health for all ages, from 8 am to 12 noon, located at 11450 Broomfield Lane. Great family fun, 5K, 1K, diaper dash, buzz, prizes, health resources, and the best food of any race! Bring the entire family! Call Chris Marchioni at (303) 464-7191 or e-mail info@ healthylearningpaths.org for more information or check out www. healthylearningpaths.org April 21—Boulder Taste of Pearl for all ages, from 2 to 6 pm. Tickets will go on sale early March. From the heart of America’s foodiest town, an unforgettable afternoon exploring Boulder’s tantalizing culinary arts scene, celebrating Colorado’s distinctive wines while strolling through downtown Boulder. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Boulder’s Emergency Family Assistance Association (efaa). April 27—Boulder Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival for all ages, at 3 pm, at the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall.

April 28—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Spring Heritage Day for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 7701 Flagstaff Mountain Road. Join us at the Walker Ranch Homestead and learn about life on a ranch in the 1880s, participate in several chores, including making wooden shingles, churning butter, doing laundry the old-fashioned way, and planting. Learn with games like graces and jump rope. There is even a barn dance! Guided tours of homestead, blacksmithing, butter churning, historical games, old-fashioned laundry, cooking on a wood-burning stove, calf roping, and log hewing/wood cutting. FREE. Call Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or please do e-mail us at skippen@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org

MUSIC ’n’ THEATER

Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant Street, Denver, and on Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder. 7:30 pm concert, 6:30 pm pre-concert talk (Cynthia Katsarelis). Tickets: $20 General ($18 in advance), $5 Students. Tickets are available online. For further information call (720) 443-0565 or e-mail info@ promusicacolorado.org for more information or do check out www. promusicacolorado.org April 12–21—Boulder CU Theatre & Dance Department present Little Women, the musical for all ages, at 2 pm or 7:30 pm, located at CU University Theatre. It’s not the opera or the film, the novel or the television show. It’s the same enchanting story of the March sisters beloved for generations as a musical. April 12, 13, 17-20 at 7:30 pm and April 14, 21 at 2 pm. Call the box office at (303) 492-8181 or e-mail emily.scraggs@ colorado.edu or please check out theatredance.colorado.edu or more information.

Submitting Events

Boulder County Kids

If you have a dated calendar event in May, June, or July, please let us know by April 10th! One-listing per-month limit on a space-available basis, with nonprofit and free dated events prioritized. Please go to our website at www. bouldercountykids.com, click on the calendar button and fill out the automated calendar form. To be on our e-mail reminder list, e-mail to calendar@bouldercountykids.com with an E-mail Reminder Request in the subject line or use our online form on our website. We will send you a receipt on all submissions and requests so you know it came in.

April 12–13—Denver /Boulder Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra The Road Home: American Journeys for ages 12+, at 6:30 pm, located on Friday at St.

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BOULDER County Kids Realities for Children Boulder County Business Community Philanthropy Faith Communities

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Youth Service Agencies Realities for Children Boulder County is a not-for-profit charitable organization, dedicated to

improving the circumstance and futures of Boulder County’s abused, neglected and at-risk youth. Through business membership and individual philanthropy, RFCBC is able to fund the provision of emergency services, education, sponsorship support and special activities for Boulder County youth when no other funding resources are available.

100% of all donor and fundraising dollars directly serve our children in need.

All children served by Realities for Children Boulder County are provided for through our recognized affiliate agencies who request support after all other resources has been exhausted. No monies go toward the overhead or operational costs of these programs. Mental Health Partners of Boulder County Boulder County Housing and Human Services 20th Judicial District’s Teen Drug Treatment Court Boulder and St. Vrain Valley School Districts’ Homeless Youth Services

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KGNU - Lucky’s Market - Logan’s Cafe - Gateway Fun Park - Liz Lewis, Legal Shield The Wolftones band - Artemis Photography - North Boulder Liquor For more information about how YOU can become a business member or donor of RFCBC and have your brand associated with improving the lives of Boulder County’s abused and neglected youth, contact us at info@rfcbcc.org or (720)420-9780. Membership and donations are tax deductible.

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