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Summer ISSUE “Chelsea Soccer Player” by Teodor Cariov Grade 6 at Casey Middle School—Boulder
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Contents
Volume 19 No. 2
Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.
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Cover Story—Teodor Cariov.................... 5 Summer Recipes............................................... 6
Kids’ Planet............................................................... 8
Picketts Pick It........................................... 10
Protect your Credit Cards................................. 14
Izzy’s Garden.......................................................... 16
Power of Faith............................................................... 17 News about Town............................................... 18
Summer Lovin’................................................................... 20 What Do I Do Now, Romona?.......................... 22
Avery’s Avid-Reader Corner............................. 23 Inspiring Every Child
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Ready, Set, Play!........................................................ 24
Cleaning Tips
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HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY............................. 25
Boulder Art Talk............................................. 26
Homemade Shampoos
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CAMP DIRECTORY............................................................ 30–43
Child Care/Preschool DIRECTORY........ 44–48 Private school DIRECTORY............................. 49–50
Health care Directory.......................................... 51
Health Tips....................................................................... 51
Birthday Party Directory.................................................. 52–53
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS................................. 54–57
Summer Calendar of Events..................................... 58–61 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Totally Cool Cover Art -Teodor Cariov Best in the World Printers - Longmont Daily Times-Call Distribution Gurus - CircServ Official Mascot - Indie To Perfection Editing & Proofing (really the gal is so good!) - Linda Carlson The Most Awesome Web Designer - Bolderwomen: www.bolderwomen.com Picture Perfect Photography - Greig Robertson
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appy times are ahead! School will be out and we can put on our swimsuits and shorts, get our bicycles out and head out into the long summer days. We wish you the best summer ever. This issue has a huge number of camp programs to choose from so be sure and check out the camp directory on pages 30 to 43. There are so many great things to do in Boulder County and surrounding areas. We hope you all will find some time to just enjoy nice weather and relax in the grass. Have a great time and be in touch with us, we always love hearing from you! Please be careful in the sun and take your hat with you.
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BOULDER County Kids
Summer Recipes Super Easy Gluten-Free Cookies 1 Cup Peanut Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1 Cup Chocolate Chips Pinch of Salt
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BOULDER County Kids Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience Drawing by Kara Priest
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by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II
hen I was a boy, I was lucky to grow up “in the country” far away from “the big city.” We lived on sixty acres of woods and meadows with a stream and even a lake. We even had a large garden, and I had an area of it that was mine to grow whatever I wanted. From a very young age, I had freedom to roam. I was always outside. Sometimes I would be looking for a bird’s nest and figuring out what kind of bird had built it. I’d have to wait patiently until the bird returned, then try to identify it in my bird book. Other times I would find a toad, a turtle, or a butterfly on a pretty flower. On rainy days I would play in the mud, watch how the water flowed, and make pebble dams to change the flow. In one way or another, I was usually in contact with nature. I indeed had the freedom to explore my surroundings.
What about kids today? Do they have the kind of freedom that I had? I’m afraid that many of them don’t. We have many parks and open spaces, but often the rules are that both kids and adults must always stay on the trails or paths. They are not allowed to build secret “forts”, like I used to do in our woods. They are not allowed to climb trees or build tree houses. Suburban kids might have a backyard,
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but urban kids may only have cement sidewalks and streets outside their apartment…no place to explore nature or to have a garden. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can design areas where children can play freely and discover things about nature, what David Hawkins, the famous educator, called “messing about with science.” That’s exactly what I was doing when I built my pebble dams. There’s an organization called Wild Zones that builds these sorts of areas where kids are able to explore and have direct contact with nature. Public parks and open spaces can zone some areas as “protected” and others where children are allowed “free play” to explore without being afraid of breaking some rule. In a recent article, I talked about “biophilic design,” where developers bring nature into their plans on
purpose, especially when they are redesigning an urban area that might have become blighted, run-down, or deserted. An old vacant lot can become a community garden, where neighbors can come together and get to know each other while working cooperatively to grow fruits and vegetables that they can harvest for their families. This certainly is a kind of “nature contact.” On a larger scale, there are some famous parks that have preserved nature for a big city. Central Park in New York City is one of these. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, whose son, F r e d e r i c k J r. , c a m e t o Boulder in 1910 and created a plan to have greenbelts around the city and along Boulder Creek. It was over 50 years later that this report was republished and used for publicity to help pass the sales tax for the city to buy open spaces. We m u s t c o n s c i o u s l y see the importance of having places where children have the freedom to roam. Planners and public citizens need always to remember this! 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 classes for kids, please check www.thornenature.org or e-mail info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647.
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by Toni, Samantha, Austin and Wendell Pickett
The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS)
Keenesburg, CO 80643 1946 County Road 53.
Photo by Austin Pickett
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Tigers, up close and personal with the overhanging walkway at TWAS. They seem to be quite relaxed with visitors above.
bears, tigers, leopards, lions, wolves, you name it, and they probably have it or had one in the past. This sanctuary has extremely friendly staff and volunteers to help guide
you on your journey to see the animals that prowl around their enclosures, enjoying some sun or chowing down on some of the fresh meat they get daily.
These animals all have been abused or neglected in there previous lives and are rehabilitated to live in these enclosures. Each animal has a personally tailored program
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so they can get the correct attention and help they need. These animals are extremely well taken care of and are from all corners of the earth. I highly recommend a visit to anyone who wants to have a good time. Everyone can go and see these animals from the raised walkway (accessed by a ramp) and enjoy the beauty of these animals. The staff is very friendly and willing to answer any of your questions. Grab your camera, a picnic, and your family and friends and go to the sanctuary to enjoy an evening of watching animals with a beautiful mountain sunset in the background.
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WAS is a growing large animal rescue just outside of Denver. They specialize in creating large acreage enclosures (most are 10+ acres) that allow many animals to be placed with their fellow beasts. They rescue these animals from terrible conditions, each one has a story, and many have traveled from distant parts of the world. The park is not your ordinary zoo. They have created a wide, continuous elevated viewing boardwalk, from which you can view the animals’ habitats. It is easily accessible to young, old, and the physically challenged. From the boardwalk, you look across and down at the animals, viewing them playing while also enjoying an outstanding view of the mountains and beautiful sunsets. The staff and large volunteer force is very helpful in answering questions and providing the detailed story for each and every animal. You will be impressed by their knowledge and their enthusiasm in caring for these animals. I would recommend that you pick a pleasant day, pack a dinner picnic, take
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your camera, load up the family, and make the short drive.
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LOVED THE BEARS! My personal favorites were the baby bears. There were two of them, brother and sister. They played king of the branch, and they were adorable. They are the kind of adorable that makes girls go awwwww in a really loud and high-pitched manner. I couldn’t stop myself from doing it. After watching the little bears, I watched two bears that were like mama bear and kid bear. The “momma bear” (I don’t even know if it was a girl), chased the “kid bear” into a cave-like structure and did it over and over again, she even sat down in front of the structure! My mom and I joked that the “kid bear” didn’t clean his room and couldn’t come out and play until the room was clean. All in all, remember to bring your camera to take pictures of all these adorable animals.
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really enjoyed visiting TWAS. Here are my mom-to-mom tips: Go early in the day or late in the day, so you can see the animals when they are being fed and most likely are up and active. This is recommended for anytime you are going to see animals. We especially enjoyed watching the bears playing while we were there. Check the website before you go for tips. The staff is so helpful, you may even want to call to get their tips on when to visit and whether the concessions are open or if you should pack your own meal or snacks. We arrived around 4 pm on a Saturday and got to see the animals being fed. We learned that the tigers are getting a new water
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habitat that is guaranteed to be fun to watch, get the tips on when is best to see them at play. It is a 50-minute drive from Longmont. I felt the drive went very quickly, because we passed through 3 small towns along highway 52 and in the blink of an eye, we were there. Visiting TWAS is different from visiting the zoo, because there are fewer types of animals, and you view them from an overhead walkway. This is less threatening to the animals, and they seem much happier in this animalbehavior conscientious environment. But remember in the parking lot not to walk up to the bears or wolves in the adjacent habitat, or you will be asked to stop. Apparently, it is very aggressive to look animals in the eye at the same level and TWAS doesn’t want the animals to feel threatened in their forever home.
Be sure to pack your stroller or wagon to transport the kids. The walkway can get breezy, so be sure to pack jackets appropriate for the weather, and if the forecast says good weather, I would still stick in a jacket just in case. I tend to run cold, so it was nice to have my jacket when the sun went under the clouds and the breeze turned cold quickly. Whether you go on a family outing, participate in a playgroup or mother’s group field trip, or organize your own visit, it will be well worth the effort and a great learning experience for the whole family. Who knew that Colorado had such a wonderful place for abused and neglected exotic animals to be rescued.
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by Steve Carr
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Protect Your Credit Cards from Unauthorized Scanning
and-free pickpocketing is a new way for thieves to get your money. With electronic readers selling for as little as $30 on the Internet, personal data could be stolen from your smart-chip credit card by thieves who do not even have to touch or swipe your card. The rate of identity theftrelated fraud continues to rise. A recent study* revealed that identity theft affected more than 11.6 million adults in 2011 (a 13% increase from 2010). Experts concur that this trend will continue. ID theft happens to victims in many ways and, most of the time, before the victim even knows it. Among countless types of scams, ID theft can occur from a phone scam, a deceiving e-mail, and now simply by walking down the street, in airports, train stations, restaurants, or in a shopping mall via RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) readers. The RFID microchip technology was available as early as 1969. RFID chips are encoded with information and were developed to allow for quick electronic transmission of information over relatively short distances. Refinements in RFID technology over the years have made it possible for RFID chips to be embedded into items ranging from concert and ski lifts tickets, to credit cards and passports, as well as toll road transponders. For example, RFIDencoded tickets allow operators to get customers through lines more quickly and effi-
I’ll just put that on my credit card!
ciently. RFID chip transmissions have helped businesses streamline the process of tracking inventory, shipping companies to track parcels in route to the point of delivery, airlines to minimize the incidents of lost baggage, and the list goes on. In recent years, cleaver thieves have been known to place their own magnetic stripe readers into gas pumps and other POS readers to try to capture the cardholder’s private information as they swipe. The RFID technology-enabled credit cards, also known as “smart” or “contactless payment” cards, are beginning to replace the familiar magnetic strip, so
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cardholders can simply hold or wave their cards in front of a reader/sensor (known as PayPass) instead of swiping it to process the transaction.
Regrettably, RFID chips also have significant disadvantages along with their many advantages. Activists believe that the RFID chip within credit cards represent a noteworthy security risk to their users. Why? Unfortunately, high-tech thieves have discovered ways
of using this technology to steal consumer information and to commit identity theft, even when a credit card is still in a wallet or purse. This has prompted many cardholders to question the safety/ security of their cards containing an RFID chip. The embedded RFID microchip can be read from up to 30 feet away, which poses the possibility that high-tech identity thieves, who have RFID card readers, can capture the cardholder’s personal data relatively easily— simply by walking or standing nearby, without actually handling the card. The reader then transfers the data to the thief’s laptop computer. “So far, there’s no proof that RFID skimming has been used in identity theft” reports the Identity Theft Resource Center. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it hasn’t happened—in many cases, it’s impossible to know how a particular victim’s information was stolen. In addition, RFID isn’t a wide-open door for crooks. The reader devices cannot glean Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) or CVV codes, those three digits on the backs of cards (or four digits on the front of American Express cards). In newer smart-chip plastic, the cardholder’s name is also unreadable this way. And without that information, counterfeit cards can’t be produced or online purchases made. The primary danger comes if you carry a single card that
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contains an older RFID chip —it can send out a clear signal to an illicit reader device. However, if you have a wallet full of plastic, multiple transmissions can be jumbled and unintelligible to the scammer. The good news is that you can easily protect yourself for a few dollars. Since metal effectively blocks the radio waves, just place smart-chip cards in RFID-protective card sleeves, which can be purchased online. Or cut two pieces of cardboard the size of a credit card and wrap each with aluminum foil, suggests the Better Business Bureau. Then place the chipcontaining card(s) between the foil-wrapped pieces to block unauthorized RFID scanning and data transmission. How do you know if there is an RFID embedded in your credit card? If you see the words Pay Pass TM and/or the RFID symbol on your credit card, then your credit card contains the RFID microchip. How to destroy the chip, the transmission ability, and any data it contains from cards you are no longer using? First, cut the small, black microchip from the connected antenna. This will end the chip’s transmission to the tracker, but will not destroy the chip itself. Take a hammer and smash the small, black chip. Repeat until the chip is completely
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BOULDER County Kids by Isabella Martinez
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ello, my name is Isabella Martinez. Summer is here, bringing a whole new environment and more activities with it. Birds chirp high up in the treetops, as aromas of delicate and fresh smells surround us. The summer is a wonderful time to be outside and involved with the environment. It is also nice to become health conscience and be motivated to live a healthy lifestyle. Farming and being outside is the perfect way to feel your best during the summer months, while also having fun. In this article, I will describe exactly what it is like to live healthy and what it precisely means to be a farmer. In Boulder, there are many places where farming can be done. A few places are The Community Gardens throughout Boulder and Longmont and of course your own yard! I interviewed
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a real organic farmer, Connor Murphy, who lives and works right here in Boulder. He works at Growing Gardens and leads and teaches me and many other teens to farm during the hot summer months. I asked his advice on farming and some important things to know. “I am a solar-powered creature and work long hours in the summer and short hours in the winter,� he says. Connor explains that farming involves dedication and a lot of hard work. “When you are outside in a farming environment, you are part of the earth. It is also important to be able to problem solve and be able to fix problems right on the spot� says Connor. I asked Connor why he decided to become a farmer. “I got an apprenticeship at
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Grant Family Farms in 2008. I learned many skills and developed a passion for hard work as well as the tangible results that careful planning can produce.� Personally I have committed a lot of time and work in the gardens throughout the summer and have had the same sense of passion as Connor. I wake up early a couple times a week to tend to the gardens with others. It takes a long time, but, by the end of the summer, the gardens are brimming with fresh veggies. It feels so rewarding that I can contribute to this beauty. We also had a chance to talk about seasonal changes in the garden and what is needed to support all the crops. Each season brings something different for the
garden. During the summer, most of the hard work is done, like the weeding and taking care of the plants. When August and September come around, we harvest many of the plants grown during the summer and plant others. During fall, the soil is prepared for the winter and things that can grow during this time are tended to. In spring, the soil is prepared for more planting. Some other factors are very important to have a healthy garden. These things include lady bugs and honeybees. The bees work to pollinate, while the lady bugs eat bugs that eat the plants. Watering the plants in the morning is also extremely important, because otherwise the sun can take all the water into the air, leaving the plants with none. Overall, being a farmer involves having a lot of fun while also working very hard. It contributes to staying healthy while being outside and promotes eating good food. I greatly recommend taking up farming.
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The Power of Faith
by Jessica Dancingheart
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s humans, we all need something bigger than ourselves to believe in, in order to find happiness and peace. The things we believe in vary from science, the power of loving kindness, the Buddha, Christ, Mohammed, anthroposophy, God, the rising of the sun, the fact that our cars work to get us where we want to go. Without faith, our lives can be very chaotic. Children naturally have faith when their needs are taken care of. I worked with a young boy who was struggling with the addiction issues that go on in his home. As you can imagine, the boy was riddled with guilt, shame, worry. He was carrying the stresses of an adult, while having very few tools and life experiences to handle them. He spent much time trying to figure out how to bring happiness to his hurting parents, at a cost to his well-being and the developmentally appropriate activities of a 9-year-old. His is not an uncommon story. In most US households, there is at least one addict who suffers from one or more of many addiction issues— eating disorders, gambling, or the use of addictive substances, such as legal and illegal drugs and alcohol. Usually, the addicts take up
much of the energy that one would hope would be directed to the children. So, like many children in households with untreated addiction, this young boy was left to fend for his own needs more than one would hope a 9-year-old would have to. As I worked with the boy, we talked about his worries and how they expressed themselves. He had tummy pains. He would put off his feelings while tending to those of his parents. Instead of playing like all the other kids, he worried and spent much time alone, thinking of ways to help the mommy and daddy he so dearly loves. He lost his support structure and turned to himself to give comfort and strength to his parents. Clearly, he was over his head and being hurt by a disease that was far bigger than he could handle alone. We talked about how the addiction of his parent was a disease, and how he could help himself as his parents helped themselves—in daily life between his sessions with me and with support groups. So, I began to explore with this boy what he believed in that gave him comfort and joy. He talked about play-
ing ball, petting his puppy, climbing trees. As he did so, I could see his face brighten. His faith in those things was tangible for him—more so than science or abstract religious thoughts. So, I encouraged him to create a little box with pictures of puppies and baseballs and trees. I suggested that every time he was worried about anything —parents, school, friends— that he write down on a sheet of paper what worried him and put it into the box. I also suggested that he replace his concerns with activities that gave him joy. Over time, I watched the boy go back to being a 9-year-old. He would so excitedly report to me how putting his worries in the box
worked. He was becoming happier and found hope in something bigger than himself.
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.
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olk Dances for Kids! Wow! A dance just for kids, really fun, with great teaching, enthusiasm, and lots of young participants! This free program takes place every other Tuesday evening in June & July, outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse (1770 13th St.) in Boulder. No experience is needed—all dances are taught. The program is sponsored by Postoley Dance Ensemble, Danceophile Studio, and the City of Boulder Human Relations C o m m i s s i o n . C a l l To m Masterson at (303) 499-6363 or tom.masterson@colorado. edu or check out www.postoley.org for more information.
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lementine Studio has moved to a fabulous new space! They are now conveniently located in beautiful downtown Boulder, at the Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine Street. The space is already home to the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts (SOFA), and everyone is excited about a center of cultural and family-oriented activities! Visual, theatrical, and musical arts will all be
housed together under one roof. Offering weekly morning, afternoon, and afterschool classes, Sunday workshops, Sunday morning art play, weekly afternoon summer camps, birthday parties, and more! Please check out www.openartsclementine.org or call (303) 443-2520 for more information.
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ixby School names new head of school. The Bixby School Board of Trustees selected David Stringfield to be Bixby’s new head of school, succeeding Pat Baker who cofounded the school with Harlan “Bart” Bartram in 1970. Pat is retiring after serving as executive director and teacher for the past 43 years. David will officially assume the position on July 1st. Call (303) 533-7463 or e-mail bixbysac@gmail.com for more information.
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oulder County is one happy place! According to a study
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of 10 million geotagged Tweets, scores of cheerful 140 character postings on Twitter earned Lafayette the accolade of being the 9th happiest city in the country. Even though Hawaii was ranked as the happiest state, a number of Colorado cities were in the top 15, including #2 Longmont, #9 Lafayette, #12 Boulder, and #13 Fort Collins. Read the full investigation study at http://arxiv. org/pdf/1302.3299.pdf
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e a r l S t r e e t M a l l ’s enforcement of the smoking ban began April 1. The ordinance bans all smoking between 11th and 15th streets on the Pearl Street Mall and on the lawn of the Boulder County Courthouse.
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r a n d r a b b i t ’s To y Shoppe in Boulder has expanded their facilities with PLAY! A brand-new child, family, and adult interactive playspace, where imagination, creativity, and active human potential knows no bounds. This amazing 3,000-square-foot environment offers opportunities for individual exploration or parent-child interactions in a safe, clean, playful, and educational atmosphere. The daily schedule allows for play! time, toddler and preschool age classes, and
a variety of workshops for all ages. A punch pass gives access to play! time, where children, friends, and adults are invited to explore. Parents can get involved with the children or just sit back and relax. Call Betty Quigley at (303) 443-8675 or e-mail play@grtoys.com or check out www.playatgrandrabbits. com for more information.
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ighty Fudge Studios in Boulder recently completed animating their second iPad app for children, The Stink Bottom Boat Sing Along, which is now available for download in the iTunes store for $1.99. It is available at https://itunes. apple.com/us/app/stinkbottom-boat-sing-along/ id589478943?ls=1&mt=8 The interactive app, targeted to 3 to 7-year-olds, is based off of the award winning short film. The Stink Bottom Boat short film in 2008 took home awards and recognition from all over the country. For more info on Mighty Fudge Studios, visit www.mightyfudgestudios. com or e-mail them at kim@ mightyfudge.com or call (303) 859-4982.
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BOULDER County Kids Summer Lovin’
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by Sue Van Raes
hh, summertime….. The long luscious days of sun, and the liberating evenings of playing outside, bike riding, and enjoying the evening breeze from your porch. Summertime is the most expansive of all the seasons, lending itself to feelings of freedom, connection, and heartful play. BBQs, picnics, neighborhood parties, and, of course, endless summer camps, camping trips, and travels. Come the end of May, it always seems to me like just the right medicine for the soul. With the expansiveness at full throttle, how can we still maintain a balance of the deep nourishment, home base, and the family meal to keep us touched in and connected to those we love and those we seek to nourish and find nourishment with? As always, with busy schedules and a lot of fun and play, we feel the pressure of time and what to make for dinner. One of the beauties of summer is the simplicity of food we eat. Meals are usually lighter, fresher, and easier to make. Picking a fresh salad from the garden and cooking a piece of Colorado trout on the grill makes for an easy meal. Biking with the family down to the local farmers market and finding fresh greens, local cheeses, and even a special bottle of Colorado wine (for Mom and Dad) can inspire a simple yet
keep the spirit of the family alive through nourishing each other from the inside out!
localicious meal. Remember, it’s not only what we serve around the table, but it is who we share the table with, that counts. Try these few summer family mealtime tricks to make your summer nourishing for body, mind, and family!
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Create dinner summertime mealtime rituals. Connect to the natural rhythms of the season and sync us back up with ourselves, and each other. So often when we are busy, we forget to sit down with our food and take respite. We eat in the car, standing over the counter, or, heaven forbid, not at all. This summer, make your mealtime magical by setting a special outdoor table, inviting the friends and family over, and taking time to give thanks for the abundance of the good fresh local food we have to share.
food preparation of seasonal meals engages them in the mealtime ritual while giving you a little help in the garden or kitchen.
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Learn the art of adding pleasure and play back into the family meal. Summer, the season of fun and play, opens us up to an inner spark of joy and happiness. Enjoy fun conversation, joke telling, or sharing highs and lows of the day over dinner, to increase family connection.
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Most of all, enjoy the season of the heart, the season of abundance and freedom. Many of us feel love and give love through food. Find your summer lovin’ at the dinner table and
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 or 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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Ginger Marinade 1/4 Cup Water 3 Tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce 2 Green Onions, Chopped 1 Clove Garlic, Minced 2 Teaspoons Freshly Grated Ginger or 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Ginger Mix water, soy sauce, onions, garlic, and ginger in small to medium bowl. Pour over the meat, poultry, or fish of your choice and marinate for one hour in the refrigerator prior to cooking. Jane Tracker, Longmont
Tom’s Marinade 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 Cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce 1/3 Cup Lemon or Lime Juice Mix all the ingredients in small bowl. Marinate your favorite meats or veggies for 10–30 minutes and they are ready for cooking. Decreasing or increasing this recipe is easy. Just use equal parts olive oil, soy sauce, and citrus juice. Tom Thompson, Louisville
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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA? Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist
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. My best friend is really messy. She doesn’t pick up her room and just plain seems lazy about keeping things in order. It is her room, and she can keep it the way she wants it. But, when I am invited to her room or I have to get her for something and make any kind of comment, she says I am OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). I know I like to have things in order but where is the line on OCD? Signed best friend.
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. Must your bed be made before you leave the house or the dishes done before you go to bed? How anxious are you when these things are impossible to accomplish. This is not obsessive compulsive disorder, but it can give you an idea of the discomfort that someone with true OCD experiences. The tasks that these folks must complete to stave off extreme anxiety are all-encompassing and life crippling. They are often obsessed with cleanliness, washing their hands twenty or thirty times a day, sometimes more. We think of them as germ phobic and aware of
“contamination,” for example, after being touched by a child’s sticky little hands. An encounter like that can set off an episode of clothes washing, car decontamination, multiple showers, washing out the washer with bleach and on and on. No, it doesn’t sound like you have OCD. You’re more of a neatnik. Someone with OCD can have their lives brought to a halt by a need to reestablish control over their surroundings. But that’s what its about for a neatnik as well. We like to have our surroundings under control and established patterns of behavior, like always hanging our clothes in the closet instead of dropping them on the floor, help us maintain that. Life outside our homes is often uncontrollable and that order in our homes is a healthy response.
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efficiency for as long as possible in our lives. Remember the last time you were thirsty, really thirsty? You probably had difficulty with focusing or solving a math problem or even remembering what you were supposed to do next. Adequate consumption of water can help to solve that. A well-hydrated brain is a better functioning brain, and a better functioning brain can provide a better foundation for better mental health. Dehydration in the elderly is well known and causes many visits to the ER. Dehydration in younger people has effects that are subtler but no less debilitating. We are lucky to live in a society where access to water is so easy and water is one of the reasons our brains function well.
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like your other children and perhaps you as well. We have a tendency at any age to feel sorry for folks who live alone or travel alone or spend time in their rooms alone. It’s thought that they are somehow deprived or at least dejected. In truth it’s a well-kept secret that the ability to be alone and enjoy one’s own company is part of the foundation for good mental health. If our happiness depends on the presence of others and constant relatedness in the form of Facebook, texting, or Twitter, we are vulnerable to eventual disappointment. Have you heard of people taking a vacation from social media to get back in touch with themselves again? Your daughter needs to be able to be social and outgoing as well as being by herself, somewhere in the middle, moderation in all things. But no, I don’t think she has a problem
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which eliminates all but a small fraction of the world population. What remains of the human race is sealed up by constructing a city covered by a powerful glass dome. The city is ruled by The Benefactor under a corrupt governmental system. The citizens are known by numbers, with the males indicated by a consonant (D-503, R-13) and the females by vowels (O-90, I-330). Though extremely oppressed by the government, the society within the book, also known as One State, is said to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;like one organism and that each person is only a working cell to continue the growth and production of One State.â&#x20AC;? The word happiness is no longer a personal expression of the self, but a term meaning whether a decision is logical. As one could see, this is not necessarily a society that all would enjoy, especially not O-90, a female in the book, who, with all the oppression around her begins to consider a rebellion as a means of destroying the corrupt government. The only question is can her rebellion be successful enough to free the people and restore order?
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Ready, Set, Play! by Betty Quiqley
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check. Bubbles — check. Sidewalk chalk—check. Dress-up clothes and plenty of great books—check! Summer is coming, and it is time to gear up for the hours, days, and weeks of sunshine and fun time. I bet some of you are thinking, wondering, and deciding on the best plan for your child this summer. According to new research on brain development and some old well-known facts, one of the best things you can plan this summer is plenty of time for PLAY! In an article written by ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailers Association). “playing is everything -fun, yes, but also vital for their growth. It’s how they explore the world and learn to do stuff: crawl, talk, walk, build, sing, draw, and make friends.” According to Child Action, Inc., it is “through play, that children try new skills, explore their imagina-
tion and creativity, and develop relationships with other people in their lives.” Play is important! There are many ways that you can support your child at play. Be a play partner! Children learn social skills by modeling your behavior, and they love it when you are a little silly or playful. Turn a meal into a picnic, call a fruit drink “bug juice” wear a paper sun hat, step into a chalk drawing, tap into your
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fun side, and you have done your job. It is important to really value play and play activities. Increase your knowledge of the stages of play and engage your children in experiences that are appropriate and exciting. Ensure that your children are safe while playing. Establish a positive environment and create an inviting physical space. It is also important to provide classic, multipurpose toys and materials. An excellent pile of loose parts, boxes, tape, and scissors, combined with a good story and who knows what dragon, knight, super hero, fairy, or spy might show up in your backyard? Let imagination and ingenuity lead the way. Adding a few adventures to the schedule will certainly increase the possibilities for delightful play experiences when you return. A trip to the water park or pool one
day and a backyard sprinkler playdate the next is sure to delight. A summer visit to zoo might inspire hours of creating a bug view zoo or wooden block and “wild” animal safari on your patio. You can even follow up a hike in to the mountains with the creation of a miniature fairy hiking trail through the landscape, bushes, and pathways at your house. If you need help when the sun shines bright and it is too hot to be outside, or when the rain falls, don’t fret. Play can continue when you venture out to many exciting venues throughout the Front Range. Get ready for summer! Gather up some classic toys, and simple equipment, get set for some fantastic play!
Consider visiting the new 3,000-square-foot, interactive space in Boulder called play! at Grandrabbit’s. It offers play!time each day, classes, workshops, events, and camps that are all designed with play! in mind. 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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HELPFUL SERVICES
Cleaning Tips Banking z
Microwave: For a messy microwave, put one-half cup of
white vinegar and one-half cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat the solution until it boils. Once everything has cooled, remove the bowl and wipe down the interior with a cleaning rag dipped in the contents of the bowl. Easy peasy.
Boulder Valley Credit Union Banking and savings. For all your banking needs. 303-442-8850 5505 Arapahoe, Boulder www.bvcu.org
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Shower Curtain: To take mildew off of the shower
curtain liner, wash the liner in your washing machine on the gentle cycle with cold water, using your regular detergent plus one cup of baking soda. Include a bath towel with the curtain liner to help keep the plastic from sticking. Allow the curtain to air dry.
Rental Gear
Children’s Clothing
Z Baby Gear Baby and toddler gear to rent. For visitors: Strollers, full size cribs, pack-n-plays, car seats, high chairs, and more. For travelers: Child or car seat carriers and portable DVD players. Porch pick up available in Boulder and Louisville. Free delivery to Boulder. 303- 667-3007 Contact: Jessica Redak Zettlemoyer jessie@zbabygear.com www.ZBabyGear.com
Little Frugalista
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Sink: Baking soda is a wonderful scouring powder.
Sprinkle some over a wet sink basin, wait for a few minutes, scrub down with a wet rag or sponge. To clean and deodorize the drain, pour one cup baking soda and one cup white vinegar into the drain. Let this mixture sit for fifteen minutes. Listen for a hissing sound and you know the acidic vinegar is reacting with the baking soda. Careful with these two items, they have a strong reaction and can burn you. You don’t want to inhale any of this. The two products together can help loosen grease and clogs. Follow with a kettle full of boiling water down the drain and finish up by shining the faucet with a spritz of your vinegar and water solution. z
Showerheads: To clean up showerheads, fill a small plas-
tic bag with one-half cup baking soda and one-half cup vinegar. Use a rubber band or tie to attach the solution-filled bag to the shower head, (so that the nozzle is covered with the solution). Wait about fifteen to thirty minutes, then remove the bag. Scrub with an old toothbrush or scouring brush if needed to dislodge any stubborn deposits, and then run the water.
www.frugalistashop.com Our online store offers you the opportunity to save time and money on your children’s clothing. Shop from the comfort of home at any time of the day or night. All of our adorable and affordable gently worn clothing (sizes newborn through 7/8) are 100% guaranteed to delight. You’ll love the convenience and amazing savings at Little Frugalista! shirley@frugalistashop.com www.frugalistashop.com
Discounts Moxie Moms Huge discounts on the best area shops, food, activities & services. Join today! www.moxie-moms.com
Toys Grandrabbits Toy Shoppe Find all of your favorite toys, gifts and more at Grandrabbits. Three stores to choose from. Free gift wrapping. Special events for children. Check our website for play days! 303-443-0780 - Boulder 303-465-8005 - Broomfield 303-815-1500 - Westminster www.grtoys.com
Travel
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Grout: Make a thick paste by mixing baking soda and water.
Apply it to your grout, let it sit for fifteen minutes, and then scrub clean with an old toothbrush.
Photography & Gardens
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Surfaces: For general surface cleaning, fill a spray bottle
with half white vinegar and half water and use as a spray cleaner. Test on a small area of any surface before use, as you would with any cleaning product. Do not use vinegar on marble, and use with caution on finished wood surfaces and tile, as the acid can etch the surfaces.
Greig Robertson
Carefree Travel 3000 Center Green Dr., Suite 220 Boulder, 80301 Because all your travel should be carefree. Member of The Travel Society and experts in European travel, family cruises and more. 303-499-9400 www.bouldercarefreetravel.com
Informal outdoor photography and expert garden consultations. 303- 241-5150 greig241@gmail.com
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Boulder Art Talk Art and More...Fun Festivals All Summer Long!
MAY
May 2-5 Music & Blossom Festival Cañon City www.ccblossomfestival.com
May 3 Home & Garden Show Montezuma County Fairgrounds—Cortez www.trumba.com May 4 25th Annual Estes Park Duck Race Riverside Plaza—Estes Park, 12 pm www.epduckrace.org May 4, June 1, July 6 First Friday Art Walk Santa Fe Drive—Denver denverartwalk.squarespace.com
May 4, June 1, July 6 First Friday Art Walk Fort Collins—Old Town www.fortcollinsgallerywalk.com
May 4, June 1, July 6 First Friday Art Walk Louisville—Old Town www.downtownlouisvilleco.com
May 4, 5 25th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival and Parade Civic Center Park—Denver Starts at 10 am cincodemayodenver.com May 10 - 12 Art and Jazz Festival, Grand Junction www.visitgrandjunction.com
May 17-19 Wild Wild West Festival Pueblo www.wildwildwestfestival.com
May 10-11 Colorado Chocolate Festival Merchandise Mart—Denver www.chocolate-festival.org May 11 The Hill Flea Pennsylvania Ave & 13th St.—Boulder Starts at 10 am thehillflea.com
May 18 Erie Town Fair Downtown Erie www.eriechamber.org May 18 Thorntonfest Multipurpose Field— Thornton www.cityofthornton.net
May 11 Home & Garden Fair 29th Street Mall—Boulder 10 am to 4 pm
May 18-19 23rd Annual Jazz Fest/Art Walk Estes Park www.estesparkcvb.com
May 11, June 15, July 13 Boulder Farmer’s Market Arts Fair Central Park—Boulder www.boulderfarmers.org
May 18–19 Strawberry Festival Antique Show Boulder County Fairgrounds—Longmont
May 25-27 Territory Days Colorado Springs May 25-27 Western Art & Antiques Show Art Market in Bond Park Estes Park www.estesparkcvb.com May 25-27 Boulder Creek Festival www.bceproductions.com May 25-27 Art Market Bond Park—Estes Park Downtown www.estesparkcvb.com May 26-27 Old South Gaylord 34th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Festival Old South Gaylord Street Downtown Denver southgaylordstreet.com
www.visitlongmont.org/events
May 4-5 Boulder Art and JazzFest Pearl St. Mall—Boulder
May 11, July 13 Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market 46th & Tennyson—Denver horseshoemarket.com
May 4,5 Women’s Life and Style Expo Larimer County Fair Grounds—Loveland
May 11, June 8, July 13 Second Saturday Royal Gorge/Canyon City
May 5 Tour de Classics Car & Motorcycle Show Denver -University Park Elementary School www.tourdeclassics.com
May 17, July 19, September 20 Longmont Art Walk 3rd-6th Avenues Fridays, 6:30 to 9 pm www.artlinklongmont.org
May 25, June 29, July 27 Longmont Farmer’s Market Art Fair Boulder County Fairgrounds www.boulderfarmers.org
www.coloradoinfo.com/royalgorge
May 17-19 Wild Wild West Festival Colorado State Fair & Union Avenue, Historic District—Pueblo www.wildwildwestfestival.com
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May 24-25 15th Annual Denver Arts Festival Denver Performing Arts Complex—Denver www.downtowndenverarts festival.com May 24-27 Mountain Film Festival Telluride www.telluridefilmfestival.org
May 31 - June 2 30th Annual Telluride Balloon Festival
JUNE June–September Rhythm on the Rails Concert Series Niwot Bandstand Thurs Eves—5:45–8:45 pm bceproductions.com
BOULDER County Kids June 1 Taste of Louisville 1001 Main Street— Louisville 10 am to 4 pm www.tastehalf.com
Jun 8-9 Summer Art Market Art Students League of Denver 200 Grant St.—Denver www.asld.org
June 1 Culturefest: Taste of Downtown Brighton www.brightonco.gov
June 8 to July 23 Colorado Renaissance Festival Larkspur
June 1-2 Chun Capitol Hill Peoples Fair Denver www.chundenver.org June 1-2 The Denver Chalk Art Festival Larimer Square-Denver Opens at 10 am www.denver.org June 1- August 31 Twenty-Ninth St. Live! Boulder—29th Street Mall www.bceproductions.com June 3-23 Colorado College Summer Music Festival Colorado Springs www.coloradocollege.edu June 6-9 Crawford Pioneer Days www.crawfordcountry.org Town Park, Crawford June 7-9 Denver International Gem and Jewelry Show Merchandise Mart - Denver www.denvermart.com June 7-9 Taste of Fort Collins Civic Center Park Fort Collins www.tasteoffortcollins.com
June 7 to July 26 Downtown Concert Series Fridays, 6 to 9 pm www.downtownlongmont.com
June 8,9 Grand Lake Fine Art and Crafts Fair Town Park—Grand Lake www.grandlakechamber.com
www.coloradorenaissance.com
June 9 Boulder Jewish Festival Pearl Street Mall—Boulder www.boulderjewishfestival.org
June 13-16 Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup Steamboat www.rockymountainmustangroundup.org
June 14-16 Parker Days O’Brien Park—Parker www.parkercolorado.net
June 15
4th Annual G’Knight Ride Prospect Park—Longmont 3 to 11 pm www.gknightride.org June 15-16 6th Annual Breckenridge Kingdom Days www.coloradoinfo.com June 20-23 Telluride Blue Grass Telluride www.bluegrass.com/telluride
June 21/July 12
Louisville Downtown Street Faire Walnut/Front Sts—Louisville 10 am
June 28 - July 7 Greeley Stampede, Island Grove Park—Greeley June 28-30 Salida ArtWalk Historic Downtown—Salida www.salidachamber.org/events
June 29 - July 4 110th Annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days Steamboat www.steamboat-chamber.com
June 29-August 9 Colorado Music Festival Chautauqua—Boulder www.comusic.org
JULY July 5 Oz with Orchestra comusic.org 7:30 pm Chautauqua—Boulder
July 5-7 30th Annual Breckenridge Art Festival www.gobreck.com July 5-7 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, www.cherryarts.org July 5-7 Pikes Peak Arts Fest America the Beautiful Park —Colorado Springs
pikespeakartsfest.com July 6-7 Bluegrass In Paradise Crested Butte
www.bluegrassinparadise.org
www.downtownlouisvilleco.com
June 22-23 Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour Keystone
July 6-14 113th Cattlemen’s Days Gunnison www.cattlemensdays.com
July 12-14 Colorado Irish Festival Clement Park—Denver www.coloradoirishfestival.org
July 12-14 27th Colorado Black Arts Festival City Park—Denver 17th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. www.denver.org July 13-14 32nd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 39th Annual Art in the Park Steamboat www.steamboat-chamber.com
July 13-14 Boulder Art Festival 29th Street Mall— Boulder www.twentyninthstreet.com
July 19-21 Mid Summer Festival Estes Park-Bond Park www.estesparkcvb.com July 20 Longmont Kinetics Sculpture Race Union Reservoir—Longmont
www.ci.longmont.co.us
July 20-21 Open Arts Fest Pearl Street Mall—Boulder openartsboulder.org July 26-28 10th Annual Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival www.gobreck.com July 26-28 Carbondale Mountain Fair Sopris Park—Carbondale www.carbondalearts.com
July 26-28 RockyGrass Festival Lyons www. bluegrass.com/rockygrass
June 22-23 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park www.estesparkcvb.com
July 8-14 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com
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National Parks
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by Walter Katz
ow is the time to plan your trip to one of our national parks. We are only a one-day drive to some of the most spectacular nature in the world and some of the most spectacular lodges in the world. The wonders of Old Faithful L o d g e i n Ye l l o w s t o n e , El Tovar at the rim of the Grand Canyon, and the Awanee Lodge in Yosemite are incredible destinations. And each of these parks have other lodging as well in addition to a wide range of camping possibilities. The national parks do not take reservations for more than one year in advance. The secret is to plan for the next year, and one year and a day before you want to be at the park, call or go online and make your reservations. Alaska offers a wide range of family-friendly vacations. Many people combine an overland trip to Denali National Park with a cruise along the inland waterway. We shy away from the big cruise boat scene and combined a five-day cruise on the Prince William Sound on a small cruise ship, which
only had 100 passengers. We sailed through fjords narrow channels and we were close enough to glaciers and icebergs to touch them. We saw a feeding humpback, stopped and just hung out watching for an hour. We went near streams and watched brown bears chomping down on salmon. The wildlife was very close and amazingly plentiful. The cruise spent one day in Cordova. We hiked to Sherman Glacier, got in some rafts, hunted ice worms, and then did a thrilling white water rafting trip. After the cruise we rented a car and drove the length of the Kenai Peninsula and stayed in Homer for four days. We had access to a gas grill and cooked and ate fresh halibut, salmon, king crab, and my favorite, halibut cheeks. We then took the Alaskan Railroad to Denali. Denali is a difficult park to really experience. The standard two-night stay included in the cruise packages
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allows an uncomfortable bus ride through the park. We stayed four nights, did the bus tour, the jet boat ride, and the flight over, around and through the south and north peaks of Mt. McKinley. This is one of the sight-seeing highlights of my life. I have met several people who have had this experience, and we all agree it is the ultimate. Alaskans are proud of their state and how they cope with the harsh conditions. Every venue has their own special way of telling you about them and Alaska. We met Bob the Oysterman on our cruise. He told us about how he harvesting oysters. Joe the fur trapper told us which of the animals he trapped were edible and which were tasty and which were not. And then there were the corny jokes at the Alaska night in Denali. We r e n t e d a c a r i n Fairbanks and drove about an hour to the Chenin Hot Springs. Do visit the Ice Museum, and parents, do try
their Appletini served in a martini glass make of solid ice. The overnight flight back to Denver was on the night of the lunar eclipse. Those on the left side of the plane saw the Northern Lights, those on the right side saw the lunar eclipse, so if you are leaving Alaska in late August, you might want to reserve your seats in advance. Here are some phone numbers and websites for making your reservations. Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone can be reached at (303) 600-3400. Canyon de Chelly at (800) 679-2473, and Yosemite at (801) 559-4884. A general website for everyone is at: www.nps.gov/ or you can go to our website at www.bouldercountykids. com for a complete link page of the lodges. Just go to our home page, Summer 2013 issue contents and click on this article.
BOULDER County Kids Home Made Shampoos
for you and your dog!
SHAMPOO CONDITIONER Use one tablespoon of baking soda, mixed well with one cup of warm water, for washing hair. It’s clean afterward, and no residual smell. One bonus is this shampoo helps with eczema on the scalp and is gentle on the skin and really great for people with allergies or sensitive skin. Buy baking soda in large boxes from the supermarket. Optional: For normal hair 30 drops of Peru-balsam essential oil or 30 drops of bay-laurel essential oil* For fine hair Add 30 drops Peru-balsam essential oil or 30 drops baylaurel essential oil. For oily hair Add 12 drops rosemary oil or 8 drops lavender oil
Apple cider vinegar works very well. You can buy it at any supermarket. Dilute one tablespoon of vinegar in one cup of water. Or, add 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of baby oil and a little more water.
Toothpaste 3 tbs baking soda (bicarbnate soda) 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbs glycerine 15 drops peppermint extract or peppermint essence Method: Mix the baking soda and salt together, then add the glycerine and form a stiff paste. Finally, when all ingredients are well mixed, add the peppermint essence and mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight container.
* (not recommended for Optional pregnant women) 1/8 tsp tea tree essential oil. This is very good for your gums.
Dog Dog SHAMPOO Conditioner There aren’t many ingredients, and they’re all cheap and easy to obtain.
Conditioner helps make your dog’s fur soft and shiny. The ingredients are even simpler than those 1 cup of white vinegar (or needed for the shampoo. apple cider vinegar) 1 cup of antibacterial 2-3 tablespoons of rosesoap. Ivory clear liquid is mary seeds a good option and can be 2 1/2 cups of water found almost anywhere. 1 quart water Boil the water and then 1/3 cup of glycerin add the rosemary seeds. Bring to a boil for around 2 Put the water into any minutes. Remove from heat bowl or container appropri- and let it to cool down to ate for mixing. Add all of luke warm (not hot). Strain the ingredients: the vinegar, the rosemary seeds from the soap and glycerin. Stir well water. After you shampoo or shake in lidded jar. This your dog, pour the rosemaryis all it takes. Once stirred, water solution over your your homemade dog sham- dog, rubbing it into his or poo is ready for use! It is her fur vigorously. Rinse great for killing bacteria and your dog one last time and washing off unwelcome dust towel-dry. mites. Be sure to avoid your That is really all it takes dog’s eyes and ears when for keeping your dog’s skin applying this shampoo. The and fur clean, soft, and white vinegar in this sham- shiny, without the use of poo recipe will bring the pH chemical-filled commercial of the soap down and more products. Always do it the closely match your dog’s natural way for your dog’s skin pH of between 6 and 7. well-being!
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C a m p Di rec tory ABC Kids Climbing
Boulder. All ages. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm or 9 am to 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
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.
ABLE TO Sail
Boulder County. For ages 9-19. Day Camp. June 11 to Aug 16. Four-day sessions. TuF. 10 am to 4 pm. Learn to sail...and then some! Experience the thrilling, character ‘revealing’ sport of sailing and learn to navigate the challenges of youth! Join us in saying, “Yes, I AM ABLE!” U.S. Sailingcertified instructors. Cost: $250. Equipment needed: wet clothes and closed-toe sandal/ water shoe, sunscreen, water, lunch, hat, sunglasses, change of clothes, and towel. Location: Boulder Reservoir. Contact Diane McKinney at (720) 233-8969 or diane@ communitysailing.org please or check out www.communitysailing.org/abletosail for more information.
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Adventure Quest
Boulder/Longmont/Lyons. Ages 6-16. Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! This incredibly fun outdoor adventure invites kids to play act as the heroes of a dynamic adventure, solving mysteries, dilemmas, maps and riddles, swashbuckling foes, using foam swords, and negotiating with interesting characters and monsters. Summer Quests and Holiday Quests whenever school is out. Questing since 1995. For more information, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com or call (303) 786-9216.
Academy Stables, Inc.
Lafayette. 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 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 Levels 1, 2, and 3 camps. $395 for fullday camps. Early bird discounts. Lessons, birthday parties, and pony rides also available. Call (303) 665-4637 or visit www. academystables.com for more information.
Afterbeat Drum School
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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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.
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.
Alaya Preschool Summer Camp
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.
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.
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, visit us at www.dawsonschool.org/ summercamps. For questions, please e-mail summercamp@dawsonschool.org. See ad.
Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps Eldorado Canyon
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.
BOULDER County Kids
2012 2013Summer SummerCamps Camps Kids ages 4-18
Kids ages 5-18!
www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps
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.
Arvada Center Summer Camps
Arvada. Ages 1½-18. M-F. Arvada Center summer camps offer fun and creative experiences in theater, visual arts, dance, ceramics, music, creative writing, storytelling, and photography. All sessions are taught by highly trained; knowledgeable teachers in a safe and fun environment. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Call (720) 898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org for more information.
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, 6/30-7/27 ($995 to $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.
Bixby Summer Camp
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) 4434965 or www.blueskykindergarten.com for more information. See ad.
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.
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C a m p Di rec tory Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps
Boulder. Ages 3-13. M-F. June 3rd to 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 to $300 per week. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please visit www.bouldercountryday.org or e-mail summer@bouldercountryday.org for more information. See ad.
Boulder Dinner Theater Academy
Boulder. Ages 5-17. Day Camps. BDT Academy Summer Drama Camps. Middle/ high school camps include instruction, auditioning, rehearsing, and performing on the BDT stage. For elementary ages, we collaborate with the City of Boulder and offer ten 1-week play-making camps. Contact Carrie Hausfather at (303) 449-6000 x193 or bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www. bdtacademy.org for more information.
Boulder JCC Summer 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.
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.
One-week & 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, 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 Quest Martial Arts Ninja Camps
Butterfly Pavilion Summer Nature Camps
Boulder Performing Arts Musical Camps
Boulder. Ages vary. SKH Quest licensed ninja school. For 2013, we are offering halfday and full-day camps. In these martial arts camps, your child will embody the ninja experience: perseverance, warrior spirit, and compassion. Please contact Mary or Jamie at Boulder Quest at (303) 440-3647 for details. Location: 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. Check out www.boulderquest.com/events or e-mail info@boulderquest.com for more information.
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Boulder School of Metals
Boulder. Ages 14-18. Day camp. M-Th. 11 am to 2 pm. Metalsmithing/jewelry making. This introductory class provides a unique opportunity for teens to explore and develop the necessary technical skills for making jewelry in a well-equipped professional studio. Cost: $265. Call Shelly Bohin at (720) 883-1233 or please e-mail info@ boulderschoolofmetals.com or check out www.boulderschoolofmetals.com for more information.
Broomfield Academy
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.
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Westminster. Ages 5-14. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Summer camps and classes at Butterfly Pavilion ignite curiosity and connect campers to nature! Led by a dynamic education team, our camps incorporate exploration, inquiry, art, play and discovery. From Bugs and Brushes Art Camp to Nature Explorers Survival Camp, choose the camp that will give your child a summer filled with memories! Call (720) 974-1877 or e-mail education@butterflies.org for more information or visit www.butterflies.org to register today!
Camp Harmony
Boulder. Ages 2½ to 6. Day Camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Check out our literacybased Camp Harmony curriculum! Each weeklong session will emphasize multiple key core values to foster optimum social and emotional development. Together, we will take a magical journey through one captivating story each session. We will get to know the characters as friends, walk in their shoes, and open our eyes and hearts to new and different experiences. Location: 3990 15th Street, 80304. Call Jennae Sevvom at (303) 444-8452 or Jennae@harmony-preschool. com or harmony-preschool.com for more information. See ad.
Camp Muddy Paws
Boulder. Ages 6-10. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. June 3 to 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.
Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music Camp
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.
Children’s Peace Garden
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.
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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! New location: 1237 Pine Street. Please call Lisa Holub at (303) 4432520 or e-mail lisa@openartsclementine.org or check out www.openartsclementine.org for more information. See ad.
Camp Harmony is led by our dynamic teachers and is designed for children 3-6 years old. Weeklong summer camps beginning June 4th For information contact: Jennae@harmony-preschool.com
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City of Lafayette
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.
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
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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.
3 beautiful sensory gardens, science experiments, skits on our outdoor stage, creative arts and crafts, outdoor play and gardening, games and cooking, and so much more! All taught through a weeklong story book journey, emphasizing our nine key core values.
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 Camps, Meet the Instruments, Classically Kids, Broadway Kids, and more! Held at Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette. For information visit www.COmusic.org or call (303) 665-0599 for dates and times. See ad.
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C a m p Di rec tory Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps
Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 6-18. M-F. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs! Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its 3rd year, is a weeklong mini camp for 6- to 9-yearolds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 5-9. $200/wk. 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 is full —accepting waitlist only.) July 22-August 9 from 1-5 pm. $800. Call (303) 492-1973 or e-mail csfedout@colorado.edu to sign up. Visit our website at www.coloradoshakes. org/education-outreach/camps for more information.
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.
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
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 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.
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
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
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.
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, art, and more. We provide equipment, including digital cameras and computer access. Visit our
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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.
Amazing Summer Dance Camps and Classes
for Kids June 2013,” Paris/France. long and one-day camps, audition workshops and regular four-week dance sampler classes are available for all levels. NEW Intensives include “So You Think You Can Dance,” Prepointe and Pointe Push. Dance sampler classes will include instruction for a different style of dance each week. Camp themes include Rock-Star, Bust-a-Move, Teen Dance Day, SuperStar Pom and Fairy Princess! NEW Princess Extravaganza Camps offer exploring a new princess each week, too! Call today to reserve your spot! Call (303) 466-8626 or please e-mail info@ elitedanceacademy.net and check out www. elitedanceacademy.net for more information. Come celebrate Summer with us at Elite!
Family HEART Camp Summer Camp for All Ages!
Regional. Residential and commuter 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.
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.
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
Flatirons Strings Academy
Boulder. Ages 5 to 105. Day Camp. July 15-20. A Midsummer Day’s Dream String Camp. M-F with 2 pm Saturday student concert and 7 pm Friday faculty concert. Budding program for beginners 10 am to 12 pm. Violin, viola, cello, & string quartet. Featuring renowned, award-winning teachers. We offer composition, music appreciation, theory, sight-reading, master classes, chamber and orchestral training, jazz, fiddle, and more. String quartet seminar for advanced quartet training. Please refer to our website at www.FSAmusic.org for details and on-line registration. Contact us by e-mail at info@fsamusic.org or call us at (303) 908-6784 for more information.
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.
Boulder/Broomfield. Ages 2 and up. Looking for dance fun during the long, hot summer? Come indoors and make great memories, new friends, and dance your heart out! No dance experience required. Week-
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French Immersion Summer Camp The Language of Food
Boulder. Ages 6-12. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 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) 8194084 or e-mail marie@thelanguageoffood. com to register your child’s spot in camp! Call Marie to inquire about our “Paris Tours
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 creative 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.
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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. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Early registration discounts available until May 1st. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 3279051 or e-mail admin@happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.com
care, and farm curriculum for all levels and styles of riders of all interests and resources, in a fun and well-structured learning environment at our premier facility. 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. com
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ICPonies Summer Horse and Pony Day Camp
Longmont. Ages 6-11. Day Camp. June 17-20, 24-27, July 15-18, 22-25, M-TH. 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. See website for 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 and long 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.
Lafayette. All levels. Weekly Camps. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. We offer a fully comprehensive horse riding, beginner jumping, horse
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Lafayette. Ages 7 and up. Day Camp. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. For your outdoor enthusiast! Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decide how to spend your summer? Outdoor Adventures camp is a weeklong, full-day, working, educational, and exciting experience, rooted in rough and tumble, and real-life activities. Campers spend their days learning about survival, fishing, homesteading, 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
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Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 years old who love animals! Longmont Humane Society’s camp runs for week long sessions May 27-August 14, 9 am to 5 pm with early drop off starting at 8:30 am and pick up as late as 5:30 pm. Enjoy a PAWSitive summer break, performing a pet-related job every day, learning proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, 9 -12-year-olds view a feline neuter surgery in our clinic, talk with our veterinarian & vettechs, and perform CSI techniques to solve a fictional pet theft. $260 per child/per week. Check our website for application forms at www.longmonthumane.org or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 286.
Kids Lifelong Learning Boulder Valley School District
Boulder Valley. Ages 6-13. M-F. May 28August 16. Full-day and half-day weekly summer camps available through BVSD Kids Lifelong Learning. Keep your children learning all summer long through our fun and active camps. Choose from cooking, languages, LEGOS™, visual arts, science, music, and more. Registration online at www.bvsd.org/LLL or call (720) 561-5968.
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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 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
Kiddie-Kopia PreSchool Summer Camp
Lafayette. Ages 2-7. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Young children ages 2-6 years old will enjoy this all “hands-on” program! Call Kim Flippen at (720) 4369367 or e-mail kiddiekopia@yahoo.com or check out www.kiddiekopia.com for more information.
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.
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 climbing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H2O bottle, and lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027. Call (303) 665-8287 or e-mail anna@mountain-kids.com or visit www. mountain-kids.com/louisville for more information. See ads.
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Mountain Peak Summer Camp
Niwot Grassroots Teen Theatre on the Green
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.
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.
Summer Clay Camp
Northern Colorado Fencers Summer 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. 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.
GleekFest! Music Theater Intensive Off Broadway School of Fine Arts
Boulder. Ages 11-18. Day Camp. July 8-21. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm with options for pre- and aftercare. Sibling and refera-friend discounts available. 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) 244.8760 or please e-mail us at info@offbroadwayfinearts.org or check out www.offbroadwayfinearts.org for more information.
BOULDER County Kids Rose Red: A New Musical Off Broadway School of Fine Arts
Boulder. Ages 8-12 and 12-18. Day Camp. June 3-30 M-F. 9 am to 4 pm with options for pre- and aftercare. Sibling and refera-friend discounts available. 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) 244.8760 or please e-mail us at 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.
Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical
Lafayette. Theater experience for ages 5 and up, M-F, afternoon rehearsals June 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.
Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops
Lafayette. Weeklong workshop for ages 7-16, M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Full-day workshops enable students to study musical theatre while learning to sing, dance, and act. June 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.
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.
P roj e c t YOU Project Youth Summer Intervention Groups for Math and Literacy
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.
P roj e c t YOU Project YOUth Learning and Leadership— Literacy Program
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 Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp
Boulder. Ages 7 and up, 10 and up and 5-7. Day Camp. T/W/TH, 8 am to 4 pm. Session 1: July 9-11; July 16-18; July 23-25. Session 2: July 29- Aug 1, Aug 5-6. Midge Camp for Younger Kids (ages 5-7): Aug 13-15. A flyfishing camp with an emphasis on fun and fishing. Tons of activities. Only four campers per guide for better instruction. Fishing, fly tying, bug collection, awards ceremony. Fishing equipment provided. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Ave. Call Brian Harris or Randy Hicks at (303) 447-2400 or randymhicks@ gmail.com or rockymtanglers.com for more information.
Public Works Theatre Company Clown Mini-Camp
Lafayette. Ages 5-8 and 9-12. Session 1: July 8-12, ages 5-8, 9 am to 12 pm. Session 2: July 15-19, ages 9-12, 9 am to 12 pm. Explore the fine art of silliness! Juggling, balancing, falling, and chases abound. Campers learn traditional clown routines and make up their own to show on the last day of camp. Both sessions taught by artistic director Sondra Blanchard. Tuition: $120 per session (Save! See our website for discounts). Location: First United Methodist Church, 1255 Centaur Village Dr., Lafayette. For more information or to register visit www.publicworkstheatre. com or e-mail publicworkstc@gmail.com or call (720) 891-1882.
Rocky Mountain Day Camp
Superior and Boulder. Coed ages 4-14. Day camp. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fully licensed by 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.
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.
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, and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Avenue (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please go online to www. theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.
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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 go online to www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.
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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 to 23 and July 30 to August 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.
Niwot. For ages 3-12 yrs. June through August. A 38-acre school site offering part-day/full-day activities M-F, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Daily rhythm of outside/ 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 8 am to 3:30 pm. 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 jessie@lertprograms.com or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information. See ad.
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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, Denver Science Museum, Children’s Museum of Denver, and more. Student/Teacher ratio 3:1. Location: 2611 Pine Street, 80302. Call Rita Batiste at (303) 709-0549 or Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911. 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
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.
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, tree houses, tire swings, and so much more! Camp counselor staff will range from late-teens with an interest in child education, paired with experienced women/teachers in the community. Visit our website to see a more detailed curriculum for the camp for older kids. 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.
BOULDER County Kids
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, please e-mail us at kingfisher@ sunriseanglers.com or visit our website at www.sunriseanglers.com for more information.
Sunflower Kids Art Studio
Boulder. For ages 3-13. M-F. Day camp. Our summer camps are designed with small classes so that all children can have individual attention from instructors and work at their own pace. Each week we will focus on learning and exploring interesting subjects such as the impressionists, fauvist portraits, Egyptians, Finding Nemo, sculpture and much more. At the end of each camp all students will create a complete and beautiful artwork that they would want to keep forever. What to bring: Lunch, water bottle, and smock. Location: 5345 Arapahoe Ave. 80303. Please call (720) 939-7545 or e-mail lika@artsunflower.com or please check out www.artsunflower.com for more information and our online calendar.
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.
Fly-Fishing Camp Session 1
Ages 7 & up• July 9-11 • July 16-18 • July 23-25
Fly-Fishing Camp Session 2
Ages 10 & up: July 29-Aug 1, • August 5-6
Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp
Boulder. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. M-F, 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature. Sunflower is now a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks to Martin Park, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and learning about native plants and animals. Please bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. Location. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Call Debbie Ellman at (303) 4942012, or e-mail us at sunflowerpreschool@ yahoo.com or please do check out www. sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information.
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
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Sunrise Anglers, LLC Kids Fly-Fishing Camps
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,
Lafayette/Louisville area. Day camp. Ages 3-6. Treehouse Learning Summer Camp 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or 7 am to 6 pm. Fun, physical summer nature program for children preschool through 1st grade. Sign up for one or multiple sessions. We offer flexible scheduling. Location: 175 N 96th Street, 80027. Call (303) 666-1950 or please e-mail director@treehouselearning.com or see our website at www.treehouselearning.com for more details. See ad.
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C a m p Di rec tory 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 please e-mail@tamarastockwell@comcast.net or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 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.
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Boulder/Nederland. Ages 3-15. Day camp. M-F, 8 am to 5:30 pm. June 3-August 16. $15-$60. State of Colorado School Age Child Care license. Choose your own schedule, any days of the week. Engage in FUN, age-specific and age-appropriate arts integrated nature camps. Nederbugs, for ages 5-6, Mountain Rangers for ages 6-7, Wild Naturalists for ages 8-10, & Wild Workshops for ages 10 & older. Shuttle service from Boulder is available. Location. 20 Lakeview Drive Unit 106, 80466. Call Wild Bear at (303) 2580495 or e-mail registrar@wildbear.org or check out www.wildbear.org
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
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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 Adventures, Art & Architecture. Held at BVSD Elementary Schools. Call (303) 4434474, or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.
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.
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.
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.
BOULDER County Kids Wilderness Journeys 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.
YMCA Longmont
Longmont. Day camp. Ages 5 (K)-12. M-F. 7 am to 6 pm, Y Camp is only $99 per week this summer! Scholarships available and based on school free/reduced lunch program enrollment. Kids get to choose their own adventure in 17 different themed camps. Swimming and field trips, too! Preregistration required for all camps. Equipment needed: SUNSCREEN, backpack, water bottle, swim suit, and towel. Location: 950 Lashley Street. Call (720) 652-4731 or please e-mail us at kkelley@ longmontymca.org or visit our website at www.longmontymca.org/en/summer-camps for more information.
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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 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
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
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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 Alley—Boulder 2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact - Staff Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Drop-in, temporary child care center. Children are scheduled one day at a time, and fees are based on a sliding scale. Call at 2 pm to reserve child care for the following day. You may reserve ahead for Saturdays. Center features caring, experienced teachers, and nutritious meals and snacks are included. Please call or visit our website for more information. W: www.ywcaboulder.org E: childrensalley@ywcaboulder.org
Children’s House Preschool—Boulder 3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael Knuckey Ages: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am-11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Full-time option is available. Bringing books to life through the Storybook Journey since 1970. Our preschoolers explore and experience themes from children’s literature in a fully integrated way through dramatic play, art projects, cooking, science experiments, planting, block building, tactile play, music, and movement. Children discover the joys of becoming authors when their dictated stories are read to the class. Director Elaine McCarthy BCAEYC’s “Educator of the Year 2010” has been with the school since 1992. W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org E: info@childrenshousepreschool.org
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.
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
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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
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.
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Miss Catherine’s Creative Learning Center—Boulder Miss Catherine’s Infant Center—Boulder 6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 340 (303) 530-1820 5280 Spine Road, Suite 104 Contact - Catherine Médal Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed, NAEYC accredited Year-round Toddlers/preschool/pre-K: M-F, MWF or T/TH full day 7 am - 6 pm. Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to 5:30 pm. Creative curriculum, music 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.
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 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 - 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
BOULDER County Kids CHILD CARE/preschool Directory Strawberry Farm Do Re Mi—Boulder 1237 Pine Street (720) 244-8760 Contact - Cathy Compton Ages: 6 weeks - 3 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: Do Re Mi and You: Early Childhood Music 10:15 - 11 am on Wednesdays and on Mondays starting in June. $15 drop ins/ $100 punch card/10 classes. An innovative blend of singing, dancing, creative movement, instrument exploration, and personal expression in a beautiful, state-ofthe-art classroom. Our classes are rooted in quality LIVE MUSIC of American folk, world, and popular genres. The instructor accompanies the singing with guitar, banjo, drums, or piano. W: offbroadwayfinearts.org E: info@offbroadwayfinearts.org
Patience Montessori School—Boulder 3600 Hazelwood Court (303) 449-5214 Contact - Patience Schutrumpf Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm Patience Montessori is a private multicultural Montessori school for children from the ages of six weeks though six years; we accept children who are not potty trained. Patience Montessori offers a child care program as a service to working parents; we are open yearround. Our teachers are Montessori-accredited and group-leader qualified. W: patiencemontessori.com E: patience@patiencemontessori.com
StarSong LifeWays Child Care & Preschool—Boulder N. Boulder (303) 442-0998/(720) 203-9694 Contact - Julie Zacharias Licensed Year-round Ages: 1-5 Program Days: M-F: 8:30 am -12:30 pm or 8:30 am -3:30 pm. (2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day options). Waldorf-inspired, relationship-based care in a home environment, where “life” is the curriculum. LifeWays focuses on nurturing, social, and creative arts, letting childhood unfold through imaginative play, storytelling, gardening, and plenty of time outside. Organic lunch provided. W: www.starsong-lifeways.com E: julie@starsong-lifeways.com
Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder 2611 Pine Street (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
Sunflower Farm Enrichment Program—Longmont 11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - Colette Ages: 5 to 9 yrs Program Days and Hours: M-Th. Choose one day or several. This program provides a broad overview of everyday rural lifestyle and sustainable living. Activities include daily chores, care and feeding of animals—big and small. We will be gardening, harvesting, and exploring traditional farm trades and skills. Guest professionals from the community are occasionally invited to share their expertise. Projects vary according to the season and student interest. Of course, we will always make time to incorporate good, old-fashioned play. Sensitivity and respect toward unschooling is addressed. Free open-house Friday, Aug. 16; 3-4 pm. No reservation required. To view schedule and register please check out our website. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.com E: sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com
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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: sunflowerfarmmail@ gmail.com
Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie Ellman Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules available. Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on nurturing environment where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years. Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment. W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: sunflowerpreschool@yahoo.com
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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
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 Ages: K-12, Preschool and Toddlers August - May & Summer Camps Program Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 3 pm. Before and aftercare, from 8 to 9 am and 3 to 4 pm. The Patchwork School is a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado, with full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 and up, 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
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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
BOULDER County Kids
Health Care Directory Boulder s
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.
ASEA Leslie Latimer Regional Representative
(720) 203-4596
leslielatimer.teamasea.com leslielatimer@gmail.com Ages: All Bioactive 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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Boulder Nutrition Sue Van Raes 1120 Alpine Avenue
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www.bouldernutrition.com sue@bouldernutrition.com Ages: All Boulder Nutrition is both a science- and psychology-based health care practice where you can learn the ins and outs of a healthy lifestyle, improve your relationship to food and your body, and feel better than ever. Visit us at www. BoulderNutrition.com for programs, groups and events to fit your holistic health care. Hours: Call or use our online system at boulder-nutrition.genbook.com to make your appointment today. See ad.
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neuroAgility, PC Kerri Honaker, M.S., M.A., LPC 2501 Walnut St. Suite 205 (Boulder) 3773 Cherry Creek No. Drive, Suite 690W - (Denver)
(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
with plenty of play! in mind! Parents can relax; enjoy the guests and the wide-eyed wonder of the birthday crowd! Contact: Betty Quigley 303-443-8675 www.playatgrandrabbits.com
KidzArt
ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Fun, low-stress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abilities. Hours: Call for times. Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com
Ages: 4 - 18 Looking for a fun, unique, no mess idea? Let our party specialists WOW your young guests as they are guided through an exciting art extravaganza! Everybody takes home a masterpiece! To add sparkle to your party, you can choose from a menu of cool projects and mediums. Contact: Michelle Goffin 303-530-1368 michelle@kidzart.com www.KidzArtboco.com
Musical Birthdays Boulder
Clementine Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 10 1237 Pine Street. New location! Parties designed with your child in mind. Art parties with high-quality materials and lots of fun for all for 11/2 hours. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 30 children. Optional extras of cakes, invitations, and gluten-free treats. Bright and spacious facility. Hours: Saturday morning and afternoon slots available. Contact: Staff 303-443-2520 lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org
1237 Pine Street Ages: 1-12 A “Musical Birthday” at the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts! Children and parents will explore music and movement together in a fun and creative environment. We’ll sing songs, play instruments, and even try some yoga stories for kids! Activities are led by our experienced staff, all of whom hold degrees in music education. Hours: Call for reservations. For parties of up to 15 children. Contact: Cathy Compton 720-244-8760 info@offbroadwayfinearts.org offbroadwayfinearts.org
Broomfield
lenging games. Offering summer quests and birthday parties since 1995. Serving Boulder, Denver, and Surrounding Realms. For more information, please visit us online or call. 303-786-9216 RenaissanceAdventures.com
Fun in a Bubble Broomfield Academy Splash Parties Ages: 3 - 18 7203 W 120th Avenue Birthday parties in Broomfield Academy’s very warm indoor saltwater pool are a blast. And very affordable! Pool rental and lifeguard fee is $60 per hour (2-hour minimum). Heated and fully enclosed pool building is perfect for the kids to play games in the pool, in any kind of outside weather, including snow! Bring your own birthday cake. Or, have pizza delivered! Or, bring your own food. It is an easy way to have a party. This pool is great for kids—and our lifeguards are fun to have in the pool during your party! Call to reserve your pool party today! Private, semiprivate, and group swim lessons are also available after school and on weekends. Parent-tot class on Saturdays. Contact: Anica 303-469-6449 www.broomfieldacademy.com
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
Lafayette
Countywide Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties play! at Grandrabbit’s Boulder
Ages: 1-9 2525 Arapahoe Ave H-7 The birthday child and guests will have an incredible experience being creative, experimenting and engaging in activities designed
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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 chal-
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
BOULDER County Kids
Birthday Party Directory Dog House Music 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
Longmont
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, 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 to! 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
Nederland Birthday Party at The Carousel
Ages: all 20 Lakeview Drive Rent the entire carousel or our upstairs party room. Party givers are welcome to bring their own treats; many local restaurants are able to provide food and drink. Fees: Party Room $40 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel (available when we are not open) $125 per hour, which includes unlimited rides during your event. Call for more details. Days and Hours: we are always open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; please call for additional days and hours. Contact: Carousel Director 303-258-3457
ART PARTY! 303-530-1368 michelle@kidzart.com www.kidzartboco.com
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
Triple Creek Ranch Horse Birthday Parties Ages: 4 -12 4255 Nelson Road 2.5 Hours Party: “Paint-A-Dandy”
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
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
Arts & Science
Clementine Art Classes Boulder
Ages: Children to adults 1237 Pine Street. NEW LOCATIONA! Clementine Studio™ is a full-time, art enrichment program with handson, multimedia programs that encourage independent explo-
ration of age-appropriate art materials in a nurturing and inspiring environment. Weekly classes, workshops, camps, parties, and more. Drop-in classes available and now offering BVSD in-service day camps—full-, and half-day options. For a complete listing, please visit our website. Hours: Call for times and days. C: Lisa Holub lisa@openartsclementine.org www.openartsclementine.org P: 303-443-2520
Boulder Valley School District Boulder Valley
Ages: 6-12 Summer 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
CU Science Discovery Boulder
Ages: 5-13 3400 Marine Street Are you looking for an enriching experience that is so much fun your kids won’t even realize how much they are learning? CU Science Discovery offers a variety of after-school and student-day-off/holiday programs designed to inspire budding science enthusiasts. Programs explore technology and science using hands-on activities that are sure to delight. Please register online or by phone. C: Anjali Maus sciencediscovery.colorado.edu P: 303-735-2230
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Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Boulder
Ages: 8-12 1237 Pine Street Kuimba: Children’s World Music Ensemble. Beginning late August. Travel the world through music! Drum, dance, and sing your way from the jungle regions of West Africa to the shores of Japan, to the Andes mountains, and beyond! Kuimba is a performing children’s music group focused on the whole music experience, which includes singing, dancing, and playing a variety of instruments. Calling all adventurers aged 8-12. Reserve your audition today! Fees: $150/Semester Hours: 5 to 6:30 pm. Mondays C: Cathy Compton info@offbroadwayfinearts.org offbroadwayfinearts.org P: 720-244-8760
Dance
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
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 County Kids DRUMS
Guitar
Boulder/Broomfield
Ages: All Join our dance family, where EVERYONE is a star! Dance 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
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
Boulder Guitar Studio Boulder
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
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
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
Jewish Studies
Congregation Nevei Kodesh—Boulder Ages: 6-13 years 1925 Glenwood. We provide Nevei Yeladim (Oasis for Children), a Jewish Renewal school with innovative programs in Hebrew, Jewish culture, and Torah study, designed to inspire, delight, and 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
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
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 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
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
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
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. Do you have a bright child Space is limited! who is struggling with Days: Call for schedule. C: Amanda Giguere learning or focus? csfedout@colorado.edu Is your child experiencing any or www.coloradoshakes.org/ education-outreach/school all of the following: P: 303-492-1973
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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)
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
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
Wellness
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Boulder
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
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 SUMMER Calendar of Events ART/MUSEUMS
May 4—Lafayette W O W ! C h i l d r e n ’s M u s e u m WOW! Craft Club for ages 3 and up, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. This month we’re making bug boxes! Trace and color a shrink-a-dink bug and decorate a bug box! Included with museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or do check out www. wowchildrensmuseum.org May 4, June 1, July 6—Denver Denver Art Museum Free First Saturday for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Enjoy our art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Free general admission tickets available on-site starting at 10 am. Call Rose Beetem at (720) 9130000 or info@denverartmuseum. org for more information or check out www.denverartmuseum.org May 8, June 12, July 10—Denver Denver Art Museum Create Playdates for ages 3-5, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Drop in with your little ones for artmaking, story time and gallery games. Museum admission is free for kids 5 and younger. Call Rose Beetem at (720) 913-0000 or e-mail info@ denverartmuseum.org for more information or check out www. denverartmuseum.org May 12—Denver Denver Museum of Nature & Science SCFD Community FREE Day from 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy outstanding permanent exhibitions, including Expedition Health, Space Odyssey, Prehistoric Journey, and Egyptian Mummies. Check out www.dmns.org or call (303) 370-6000 for more information. May 19 to Sept 22—Denver Denver Art Museum Spun: Adventures in Textiles for all ages, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Enjoy Navajo blankets to contemporary fiber artists as well as a full menu of activities from the Quilt Studio to a dye garden on the plaza. Call Rose Beetem at (720) 913-0000 or e-mail info@ denverartmuseum.org for more information or check out www. denverartmuseum.org
May 19, June 16, July 21—Denver Denver Art Museum CelebrARTE for all ages, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Every third Sunday of each month celebrate your creativity and culture at the DAM’s bilingual program, CelebrARTE. All activities included with museum admission. Call Madalena Salazar at (720) 913-0054 or e-mail msalazar@ denverartmuseum.org for more information or check out www. denverartmuseum.org May 27—Broomfield Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Picnic for all ages, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at 13200 Sheridan Blvd. Free event at the Broomifeld County Commons Park features musical performances by the Broomfield Civic Chorus and members of the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, free ice cream from Higgy’s Ice Cream Shoppe, and an outdoor exhibit featuring military uniforms and restored World War II-era vehicles. Bring picnics or purchase burgers and hotdogs grilled by the Broomfield Lions Club. The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, at 12 Garden Center in Broomfield, is normally open Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm, and by appointment during the week for group tours by calling (303) 460-6801. Call Vance Rasmussen at (303) 902-6521 or e-mail broomfieldveterans@gmail. com for more information or check out broomfieldveterans.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 parents. Call (303) 651-8374 for more information. Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, is open to the public on Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. Admission is FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824. Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up.
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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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May 11—Boulder Reynolds and Meadows Branch Libraries The Best of Mary Sue and Cari for all ages, at 11 am/3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline Rd. Be ready to clap, stomp, sing and enjoy with Parent Choice award-winning singer-songwriters as they celebrate their twelve years of performing music together with one of their final children’s shows in Boulder! Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 4413120 or lackoffh@boulderlibrary. org for more information or check out bplnow.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. 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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Ongoing—Boulder play! at Grandrabbit’s play!time for ages 1-9, located at 2525 Arapahoe, Ave H-7. Open M-F, from 8:30-9:30 am, 10:30-11:30 am, 12:30 to 2 pm, and 3 to 4 pm. Explore our interactive play!space with your children or sit back and relax while they have a blast. Call Betty Quigley at (303) 443-8675 or e-mail besquigley@grtoys.com for more information or check out www.playatgrandrabbits.com May 1 to July 1—Boulder A PLACE TO B studio So Rim Kung Fu for ages 8 and up, at 4:30 pm, located at 1750 30th St. Guiding students through the questions of life on a physical, mental and energetic level to finding answers for themselves. So Rim includes animal forms of defense; snake, monkey, bear, tiger, crane, rabbit, eagle and more. Call Sa Bom Nim at (303) 440-8007 or please e-mail reikiwave@comcast. net for more information or check out www.boulderdancestudio.com M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 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) 7765348.
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 Tues/3rd Thurs—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support meeting
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for all ages, at 7 pm on Tuesday and 9:30 am on Thursdays at First Lutheran Church located at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Charlotte at (303) 7476522 or Amanda at (303) 601-5689 or check out longmontlll.org
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 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. 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 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 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 appropriate gardening. Call Colette at (303) 246-1127 or please e-mail sunflowerfarmmail@gmail.com for more information or check out 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 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 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 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—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids C H P + / M e d i c a i d E n ro l l m e n t Help for ages 0-18 yrs. We help qualifying families enroll in lowcost health insurance: CHP+ and Medicaid. Pregnant women may also be eligible. We are part of Boulder County Housing and Human Services—not private insurance. Call (303) 441-1589 or e-mail jnagel@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bchealthykids.org for more information.
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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 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.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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May 1, June 5, July 3—Boulder Boulder Green Streets Community Night at Shine for all ages, at 5 pm, located at 2027 13th St. Join us for conversation and cocktails! Free dance class starts at 7 pm and at 8 pm we will have live music ($8 cover). Visit bouldergreenstreets. org for more details. Call Lee Ann Ryan at (405) 503-1190 or e-mail bouldergreenstreets@gmail.com for more information or check out bouldergreenstreets.org May 11, Aug 17—Boulder Boulder Green Streets The Hill Flea for all ages, from 10 am to 4 pm, located at 13th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. One part vintage flea market, one part interactive workshop, the Flea will bring traditional vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs together to offer their talents and treasures for sale while also imparting their skills or knowledge to the visiting public. Call Hillary Griffith at (720) 422-3354 or hillary@bouldergreenstreets.org for more information or check out thehillflea.com May 18—Boulder Environment for the Americas Walk in the Wild for all ages, from 9 am to 1 pm, located at Walden Ponds. This event features education stations along the trail that teach participants of all ages about birds, how to use binoculars, insects, plants, and more. Raptor demonstration and guided bird walks. Help conserve habitats for birds and other wildlife. Proceeds dedicated to the purchase of native wildflowers, willows, and cottonwoods where birds and other wildlife nest and feed. Call Michelle Mendieta at (303) 499-1950 or e-mail mmendieta@birdday.org for or check out walk.birdday.org/site/ TR/Wal for more information. May 19—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Crafts and Trades of Olden Days for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Call Jim Drew at 303-776-8688 or e-mail jdrew@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org May 19 to Sept 22—Denver Denver Art Museum Spun: Adventures in Textiles for all, ages, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Enjoy a wide-ranging examination of textiles from Navajo blankets to contemporary fiber artists as well as a full menu of activities from the Quilt Studio to a dye garden on the plaza. Call Rose Beetem at (720) 913-0000 or e-mail info@denverartmuseum.org for more information or check out www.denverartmuseum.org 2nd & 4th Weds—Lafayette Flatirons MOPS—Meeting for mothers of children ages 0 to pre-
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K, 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 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
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May 5, June 1, July 11—Lafayette City of Lafayette Recreation Department Dances with Branches for ages 7+ years, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, located at Waneka Lake Park 1600 Caria Drive. Climb safely on ropes into the crown of a tall tree. Long pants and sturdy, closed heel and toe footwear are required. Gloves recommended. Minor climbers must be accompanied by parent/guardian throughout the climbing session. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 656-0469 or e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette.com for
more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com May 12—Longmont Bogdanova Dance Ballet production La Sylphide for all ages, at 3 pm, located at 4901 Nelson Road. Bogdanova Dance students invite you to the classical romantic ballet at Silver Creek High School Auditorium to celebrate Mother’s Day. For free tickets, call (303) 324-2486. Find Bogdanova Dance on Facebook. Call Anna Bogdanova at (303) 324-2486 or e-mail anna@bogdanovadance.com for more information. May 17, June 21, July 19—Lafayette City of Lafayette Art Night Out for all ages, from 5 to 9 pm, located at 311 S. Public Road, (downtown Lafayette). B-52s tribute band, Hey Lady, will kick off the sixth-annual season May event. Jockamo, a fun Blusiana band will be in June and Raising Cain, a popular 80s band will headlining at the July event. The Art Night Out series also will feature Arty’s Creation Station, a free children’s art activity booth, children’s activities. Call Rachel Hanson at (303) 520-3798 or e-mail arts@cityoflafayette.com for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com/ano
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June 4-25—Boulder Shalom Baby—Gymnastics at the Boulder JCC for ages 15 month to 3 years, at 9:30/10:30 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Mountain Kids Gymnastics at the Boulder JCC, two mini sessions-June 4-25 and July 9-30. Ages 15-30 mths and 2-3 yrs. Pls ck website for class times and costs. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or e-mail bethlitz@ yahoo.com for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org June 16—Boulder County Feet on the Earth Getting Kids Nature Connected for all ages, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Find out how to get your kids plugged into nature and keep them connected. Join us for a fun morning of games and adventures for the whole family during which parents will learn powerful tools for keeping their kids (and themselves) enthusiastic about being in nature. Followed by a potluck lunch. Call Lorene Wapotich at (303) 642-0562 or e-mail info@feetontheearth.org for more information or check out www.FeetOnTheEarth.org June 18, 19—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum June Discovery Days from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison
Ave. Discover your inner scientist! Drop in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, we’re learning about animals and their habitats! Denver Zoo will be here with live animals from 10 am to 12 pm on June 18th! Included with your museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or www. wowchildrensmuseum.org
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June 15 to August 22—Denver Children’s Museum of Denver Just Add Water for ages 1-8, from 9 to 4 pm, located at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. Explore wild water! Drip, splash, splosh, woosh! With elements that are both simple and wildly unpredictable, there are many ways to get wet, to play and to learn in this outdoor summer exhibit filled with swirling, whirling, geyser-filled adventures. Call Rachael Fischer at (303) 561-0101 or e-mail rachaelf@cmdenver.org or check out mychildsmuseum.org/ exhibits for more information. June 23—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Barnyard Critter Day for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or e-mail jdrew@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www. bouldercountyopenspace.org June 28—Lafayette City of Lafayette Recreation Department The Sizzler - Fun Run For Kids for ages 3-14, at 9 am SHARP, located at 800 Merlin Dr. Participants will be divided into age groups. Entry fee of $3 residents/$8 nonresidents includes ribbons and refreshments. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail debbiew@cityoflafayette.com for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com
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June 11, 25, July 9, 23—Boulder Danceophile Folk Dancing for Kids for ages 4 & up, from 6:15 to 7 pm, located at 1770 13th Street. Free outside dance for kids of all ages and parents. All dances are taught. No experience needed. Multicultural event featuring dances from around the world. Call Tom Masterson at (303) 499-6363 or e-mail tom.masterson@colorado. edu for more information or check out www.danceophile.com June 18—Central City Central City Opera Opera Inside Out for ages 6-12, from 1 to 3 pm, located at 113 Eureka Street. A behind-the-scenes opera experience for families opens with a short family performance and progress with age-appropriate activities and a tour of the historic Central City Opera House. The behind-
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the-scenes opportunities continue with a backstage tour that includes the orchestra pit and the adjoining Cast House with views of the singers‚ dressing rooms, the costume shop and the wig and make-up studios. Interactive games and activities will also be included. Tickets are just $10. Call Deb Morrow at (303) 292-6700 or check out www. centralcityopera.org/insideout
June 21-23—Boulder Public Works Theatre Company presents Wanda and The Wave for all ages, located at Wesley Chapel, 1290 Folsom St. Adapted from the children’s book The Old Woman & The Wave by Shelley Jackson. Tickets: $12. Showtimes: Friday, June 21 at 7 pm; Saturday June 22 at 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm; Sunday, June 23 at 3 pm. For tickets or more information please visit www. publicworkstheatre.com or e-mail publicworkstc@gmail.com or call (720) 891-1882.
CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS
July 5—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Get Growing! with Ollin Farms at 10 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Join the farmers from Ollin Farms as they tend to WOW!’s summer garden. Kids can watch and even lend a helping hand as weeds are pulled, soil is tilled, and veggies are harvested! Included with museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or www.wowchildrensmuseum.org July 14—Boulder County Feet on the Earth Summer Edible and Medicinal Plants for all ages, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm . Come find out which plants are good to eat, will heal your aches and pains, and should be avoided. Learn how to correctly identity and safely harvest common edible and medicinal plants. Plus learn common poisonous plants that can be hazardous and/or mistaken for nonpoisonous look-alikes. We end with a wild feast. Call Lorene Wapotich at (303) 642-0562 or e-mail info@ f e e t o n t h e e a r t h . o rg f o r m o r e information or check out www. FeetOnTheEarth.org
JUST FOR FUN
July 4—Boulder Parenting Place 4th of July Kids’ Bike Parade for ages 0-9, at 10 am, located at Municipal Lawn (downtown Boulder). The fun-filled event kicks off Independence Day. This family friendly event is one-of-akind, with old-fashioned sack races, live kid’s entertainment, bike deco-
rations and of course the parade and all for free for our community! Call Mahala Evans at (303) 449-0177 or e-mail mahalaevans@ gmail.com for more information or check out www.parentingplace.org
July 4—Lafayette Lafayette Chamber Celebrate 4th of July for all ages, from 4 to 10 pm, located at 1600 Caria Drive at Waneka Lake. Food concessions, beer & wine garden! Free face painting & balloon sculpting. Pie eating contest (preregistration required). Kids activities including pony rides, bungee trampoline, bounce house and more. Fees may apply. Free evening concert. Free shuttle service. No alcohol, glass bottles or containers, grills of any kind, illegal personal fireworks or open fires. Free fireworks show at dusk (DONATIONS ACCEPTED). Please visit www.lafayettecolorado.com or call (303) 666-9555 or please e-mail events@lafayettecolorado.com for more information. July 7-27—Boulder County Host families needed. FRENCH STUDENTS are coming to your area this summer participating in sight seeing and activities during the week. These are GREAT kids.. Any family would be lucky to have them! Japanese host families needed July 23-August 12! Open your hearts and home today! Contact Kristy Shine (303) 661-9170 or e-mail richardkristyshine@q.com July 9—Denver Free days for Colorado residents are held throughout the year at both the Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Please visit www.botanicgardens.org for details and current events. July 13—Boulder Reynolds and Meadows Branch Libraries The Short Grass Prairie Saga for all ages, at 11 am/3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline. You will meet and learn the secrets of snakes, hawks, coyotes, black footed ferrets, burrowing owls and others in this entertaining and educational puppet show. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or please e-mail her at lackoffh@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org July 20—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Summer Heritage Day for all ages, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm, located at 7701 Flagstaff Mountain Road. Visitors are invited to participate in some chores and games. Dogs and bicycles are not permitted on the site. Call Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or please e-mail skippen@bouldercounty.org for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org
MUSIC ’n’ THEATER
July 5-7—Boulder Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids The Hobbit: The Musical for ages 3 & up, at 5311 Western Avenue, Suite 135. Be a part of the epic journey, which prequels the unprecedented tale of The Lord of the Rings. This dramatic musical enchants audiences with the tale of the reluctant Hobbit hero Bilbo Baggins and company as they encounter dangerous trolls, then escape into Goblin country where Bilbo finds the ring with the power of invisibility and encounters the awful dragon Smaug. Peformed by our youth actors. Call Ingrid Rayborn at (303) 245-8150 or e-mail info@theaterforkids.net for more information or check out www.theaterforkids.net July 18—Central City Central City Opera Take a Child to the Opera for ages 6 and up, from 11:30 to 5 pm, located at 124 Eureka Street. A full day of fun and the opportunity to see a family matinee performance of The Barber of Seville at 2:30 pm and scavenger hunt around Central City. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the Opera House Garden, learn about the famous Barber of Seville from Central City Opera singers, participate in interactive theater games and head to the opera with a special gift. Tickets, which include the opera performance of The Barber of Seville, are $25 for children and $30 for adults. Call Deb Morrow at (303) 292-6700 or check out www. centralcityopera.org/takeachild
Submitting Events Boulder County Kids
If you have a dated calendar event in August, September or October, please let us know by July 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, please e-mail us at 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.
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BOULDER County Kids Realities for Children Boulder County Business Community Philanthropy Faith Communities
Making the Difference - Together
Youth Service Agencies Realities for Children Boulder County is a not-for-profit charitable organization, dedicated to
improving the circumstance and futures of Boulder Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 RFCBC 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 Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Teen Drug Treatment Court Boulder and St. Vrain Valley School Districtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Homeless Youth Services
Blue Sky Bridge Partners Mentoring Youth I Have A Dream Foundation Polaris House Transitional Living Program
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Anyone can Adopt a Piggy! Adopt one of our piggy banks and every penny raised builds our Youth Scholarship Fund!
Annual Hero Awards Luncheon celebrates the the ability of Boulder County youth to overcome adversity and achieve their educational potential.
RFCBC Member Businesses That Care about Boulder Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth!
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KGNU - Luckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market - Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2122; C Cafe f -G Gateway t Fun Park - Liz Lewis, Legal Shield The Wolftones band - Artemis Photography - North Boulder Liquor - Dagabi Cucina - Arrowhead Awards 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 Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER. Come spend time with your kids in our exciting family classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a rich musical environment that encourages your child to explore the joy of music. Join infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them in the fun of moving, singing, and playing instruments. Find out what beautiful music you and your family can make together.
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Sign up for a FREE trial class today! MUSIC TOGETHER OF BOULDER North Boulder and Downtown (303) 530-0434 www.musictogetherboulder.com MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC. Central and South Boulder (303) 413-1120 www.mountainsongmusic.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS Lafayette (303) 665-0599 www.comusic.org
Ask about our class for children ages five through seven.
MUSIC TOGETHER OF THE ROCKIES Louisville and Superior (720) 280-5871 www.musictogetheroftherockies.com