BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Volume XXVI No. 2 • CAMP ISSUE 2020
“S’mores under the Sky, by Menkyi L. Nyinda, age 8, Coal Creek Elementary School
SUMMER 2020
ONLINE ISSUE! CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN FOR OVER
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Contents
Summer 2020
Volume 26 No.2
Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.
From the Publisher......................................................... 5 Cover Story—Menkyi Nyinda.......................... 5
Virtual Directory...................................................6-8
Story Telling Corner..................................................... 9
How Can Screen Time Be Advantageous?......... 10 Learn How to Conduct!................................................ 12 NEWS ABOUT TOWN.................................................... 13
Evaluation for Learning Disabilities......... 14
Kids’ Planet.............................................. 16-17
HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY........ 18 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY..................... 20
What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 21
Helpful Links and Videos Taylor’s Blog
25
Over YEARS
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STRESS.................................................................................26-27
Keeping You and Your Finances Safe........... 28 Distress in Children...................................................... 29
FOOD DIRECTORY..............................................30-33 CAMP DIRECTORY.................34-45
Cool Links
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CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY. 48–52 TLC Learning Center CHILD Summer Reading.............................. 53-55 All www.LearningWithTLC.org
PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY....................... 56–57
Birthday Party Directory.......... 58–59 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS..................... 60–62 SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS...... 64–67 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin
Cool Cover Art -Menkyi L. Nyinda
Proofing to Perfection -Julia Wrapp
Mascot - Indie
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS From the Publisher: Wow! We are onlineonly this issue with live links and some awesome videos for you. You are only a click away from our advertisers, food orders, museums and music and more. Have a wonderful and safe summer. Be safe, be well, and please be in touch! We keep updating! Jennifer and Indie
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ur cover artist is Menkyi L. Nyinda, a student of three years with Lika at Sunflower Art Studio, in Gunbarrel. Her piece S’mores under the Sky, was done with Acrylic on paperboard. She has an older brother Ösel, who will be age 13 this summer and her little sister Rigsang is age 4. Mr. Lotus, the cat and 7 chickens are also in the family. Her favorite classes in school are math, art and writing. Her culinary favorite is homemade pizza with black olives! Pho Cafe is her favorite restaurant. Top pick movie is How to Train Your Dragon and top pick TV show is Wild Kratts. She loves to listen to the song Dance Monkey, and plays the piano. She plays sports and her favs are IMA karate and swimming. Her favorite thing about Summer is roller blading and riding her bike with her neighborhood friends. She is reading the Harry Potter Series while on home stay. Menkyi also adds that she can now write the Tibetan alphabet and is learning to read in Tibetan. “I love to make art at my art studio”. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.
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VIRTUAL DIRECTORY
Check it out online!
Art, cooking, Gardening, Music,
Theatre, Singing, yoga, educational, Adventure and more!
ADVENTURE QUEST ONLINE
Join us for an adventure in our one of-a-kind online enrichment classes! Kids ages 7-17 go on story-based quests into mythical lands where their decisions matter. Our tabletop roleplaying (RPG) and live action roleplaying (LARP) classes are led by outstanding Quest Leaders and Game Masters on Zoom! We gather in small groups of 6 and work together to solve mysteries, overcome unique challenges and save the kingdom. Want to learn what we are doing? Check out our Free Intro to Quest class for a limited time, and affordable Intro to Adventure Quest & Dungeon Delver classes. Enjoy $10 off any program at checkout with code: ONLINE10. Join us in this non competitive environment where everyone gets to be a hero! www. renaissanceadventures.com Or call (303) 786 -9216 or email info@ renaissanceadventures.com for more information.
BACKSTORY THEATRE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
BackStory has offered high-quality theatre education, exploration, and community performances for over 10 years! Kids 3-7 can join us virtually each week through the end of August for our FREE live class. Get moving, use your imagination, and help us tell a new silly story every week in English & Spanish with Ms. Jeli from FISH and Mrs. Felicia from BackStory! No registration required. Plus, check our website for affordablypriced week-long VIRTUAL day camps for kids 3-17. For Zoom links and updates, email info@ backstorytheatre.org, or call (720) 263-0836, or go online at www. backstor ytheatre.org/ bsta-classes. ¡FISH & BackStory Theater se unen todas las semanas para ayudar a sus hijos a moverse y aprender
algunas historias tontas! Todos son bienvenidos, pero son mejores para edades de 3 a 7 años. ¡GRATIS! Todos los viernes 11-11: 30am. Utiliza la plataforma Zoom del sitio web de BackStory aquí: www. backstorytheatre.org.
Growing Gardens Virtual Summer Camps
Virtual Summer Camp with technology and technology-free adaptations. Ages 5-12. Two camp themes per week, M-F, with activities and lessons to fill 4 hours per day. June-August. Camp themes include Growing Your Own Garden, Farm to Table Cooking, Art on the Farm, Goats, Bees, and Worms, Back to the Land, and Keep Your Garden Growing. Each camp offers daily Zoom calls, activities for your child and the whole family, hands-on learning video lessons, and recipes. Our camps are geared to give your child a fun, educational, and engaging summer camp experience from home with all materials provided. Register to save your spot online at www. growinggardens.org.
BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer Camps!
Virtual. Our school sites may be closed this summer, but you can still invigorate your mind and kickstart your body with our Virtual Summer Enrichment! 225 week-long options i n cl u d e Bl a c k Ro c k e t c o d i n g, skateboa rding, ukulele, Growing Gardens and crafts with Jocelyn Rosenberg. Su m mer En r ich ment runs every week through August 21. Register at www.LLL.BVSD.org or call (720) 561-5968.
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Check out Renaissance Adventures! www.renaissanceadventures.com
Kutandara’s African Music & Dance Camp
Boulder. Ages 7-12. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Kutandara’s Summer Camp gives children an in-depth oppor tunity to explore music and dance from Zimbabwe. Young people play by ear and build their musical confidence on all levels. Session 1: June 1-5, Session 2: June 8-12, Session 3: June 22-26, Session 4: August 10-14. $325. Call (303) 443-2969 or please email us at info@kutandara.com or check out www.kutandara.org/camp for more information.
Ivy Camps USA
O n l i n e. Age s 6 -17. Wo u ld yo u l i ke you r ch i ld to con nect wit h children from around the globe in a fun and educational setting? Join us this summer as we connect kids from all around the world with our innovative online camp programs. With all of our instructors hailing from the world’s top universities, including Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, campers ages 6 to 17 are guided by some of the brightest minds on the planet, providing them with one of a kind, educational and, of course, fun programming. Our camp programs fo cus on a r a nge of i n novat ive subjects including the following: Build Your Own Business, STEAM Discovery, YouTube Content Creation Pre-University Preparation, Fitness & Dance, Theater & Music. With an average 1:5 instructor to online c a m p e r r a t i o, yo u r c h i l d w i l l always feel suppor ted, mentored, a nd sup er vise d du r i ng t he t i me they spend with us. Through our t houg ht f u l ment or sh ip a nd f u n, educational activities, we aim to promote coop erat ion, tea mwork, and cross-cultural respect, trust, and acceptance among campers and staff members alike. Programs from June 21 to August 14 with flexible hours. Home office: PO Box 9293, Aspen 8612. Call Travis Haley at (970) 5575155 or travis@ivycamps.org or check out https://ivycampsusa.com for more information.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Ocean First Institute Marine Science Summer Camps
Longmont Museum
Longmont. Ages 3 – 16. Day camps. June-July, M-F. Discover history, art, music, culture, and technology in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Build a robot or become an archeologist. Camps held outdoors or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. For requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.longmontmuseum.org for more information.
MUSIC TOGETHER ONLINE AND OUTDOOR CLASSES
Boulder. Ages 0-5 with caregivers. We e k d ay m o r n i ng s, Sa t u r d ay mor nings. See website schedule. Now offering an online and outdoor option! Nurture your child’s musical development through an interactive p r o g r a m o f s i n g i n g, d a n c i n g, instrument play all from the comfort and safety of your home or outdoors in central Boulder backyard! Online format includes weekly live Zoom class plus weekly mini pre-recorded classes (via private Facebook group or private website portal). Tuition includes materials. Siblings FREE for online class! Also, online piano lessons available. Call Jane Smolens (303) 413-1120 or email jsmolens@ mountainsongmusic.com or check out mountainsongmusic.com for more information.
Boulder. Ocean First Institute (OFI) pr ides itself on offer ing un ique summer camps for hands-on ocean adventure! Enjoy daily interactions with trained staff scientists, creative at-home science activities, and a special kit of materials delivered to your home. OFI is committed to providing an engaging, educational, and inspiring camp experience — even at a distance! Pick from the following v i r t u a l ca mps: G i rls i n O c e a n Science, Ocean Science, and Marine Conservation. June 8th-August 7th. 9 am to 12 pm and 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Call (303) 956-7885 or email info@ oceanfirstinstitute.org or check out www.oceanfirstinstitute.org/what-wedo/youth-programs/summer-camps/ for more information.
OCEAN FIRST SWIM SCHOOL
Now offering small group size summer camps. At our satellite site up Flagstaff Road, you can choose from a number of different marine science or nature based camps for the kids or the whole family! Created and led by our knowledgeable staff, let us take you on an educational adventure! Call (303) 444-7234 or email swim@oceanfirst. blue or check out shopoceanfirst.blue/ swim for more information.
Ocean First Insitute can tell you all about sharks! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MihydzgcC0U&t=30s
Ivy Camps USA has a range of programs available all online at https://vimeo. com/429472855.
Parlando School of Musical Arts
Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F. 9 am to 5 pm. ONLINE CAMPS! Parlando is offering a series of online music and theater camps this summer that include group time and independent work AWAY FROM YOUR SCREEN. We also offer private lessons (online and in-person) throughout the summer and school year - complete with free group components like weekly Open Mic Sessions, Jam Sessions, and “Online Practice Club.” We offer instruction for piano, voice, guitar, and all school band/orchestra instruments. Location: ONLINE and 2590 Walnut Street, (Dairy Arts Center). Call (303) 442-0006, email info@parlando.org or check www. parlando.org for more information. See ad.
The Natural Cook® Training
Online NO RECIPE, intuitive culinary training specializing in plant-based ingredients. Proven over 30 years to be a life-long skill and more than 17,000 graduates. Study with the independent study format from our professional chef-training curriculum. Teacher suppor t th roughout the training. Students have access for 1 year but it only takes 6 months to move through the entire curriculum. The best way to understand this highly unique style of learning or expanding cooking experience and knowledge is to request a live demonstration with an instructor. 6 -12 month access Your choice; available 24/7 with weekly meeting to have Q & A with an instructor, live. Call Julianaa Satie at (303) 444-8068 or email info@naturalcookery.com or check out www.naturalcookery.com
Check out the School of Natural Cookery! www.naturalcookery.com
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Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Camps
Boulder. We have moved a ll of our summer programs online for 2020! Students will receive highly individualized music instruction from world-class instructors and access to a community of like-minded musicians. In addition to private lessons, students will participate in studio classes, composition and music theory classes, music projects that incorporate nature t hemes, a nd com mun it y ser vice projects through music (with proper social distancing!). They’ll also get pre-recorded practice accompaniments and virtual performance opportunities! Junior Artist Seminar: 7/15-7/26, $775 for ages 13-18. Junior Music Program: 7/15-7/26, $775 for ages 10-16. Jazz Program: 7/28-8/2, $375 for ages 13-17. Call Megan Quilliam at (303) 4491106 or email megan@rockyridge.org or please check out www.rockyridge. org for more information and daily schedules.
Tinker Art Studio YouTube Workshops!
Check out our YouTube Channel above or search Tinker Art Studio on YouTube to follow along with our FREE Kids Art Workshops. Tinker’s YouTube channel was created to support our community by bringing art workshops right into your home. Our goal is for children to be able to watch the videos and follow along as we complete art projects, learn some new techniques, work with awesome materials, and enjoy creative time each day. With a new Virtual Studio on the horizon, follow us on Instagram@(TinkerArtStudio) or sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know when new classes are released! Please visit us online at www.tinkerartstudio.com to view all of our current virtual programming options; email tinker@tinkerartstudio. com or call (303) 503-1902 for more information.
Join Christie at Tinker Arts on YouTube for some at home art classes! Click on the video above. www.youtube.com/channel/UCvm7pvh5DSoCliau1pfJd2g
Wow’s Children’s Museum Family Friday and storytime.
WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Sing Yourself Happy For KIDS At Home!
This 4-week Online KIDS Course is perfect for home-bound learning and FUN! But it’s much more than a singing course… In 8 x 50 minute video lessons, your kids get to: Have FUN, Move their bodies, Build selfesteem, Develop a positive attitude, Learn to be okay with mistakes, Develop vocal skills, Sing in 2-part harmony, Learn to make up songs AND, it’s designed to be FUN FOR T H E W HOLE FA M I LY :-) A ny days you choose! Any hours you choose! $57 (normally $97). For more information email Ashlie Schares at support@singyourselfhappy.com or check out www.singyourselfhappy.com for more information. See their video in the camp directory.
WOW! Children’s Museum is here for you! During this time of at-home learning, we have created a number of resources to bring WOW! into your home. Now Introducing WOW! Parties @ Home! Our birthday party kits include party supplies to bring the WOW! party to you! Add on an optional slime making or pirate ship making activity to your party kit! WOW! Party @ Home kits start at $25 and are available for curbside pickup or delivery. For more information on birthday parties, visit https:// wowchildrensmuseum.org/parties/ wow-birthday-parties/ Check out w o w c h i l d r e n s m u s e u m . o rg / w o w _ at_home for more information on the WOW or call (303) 604-2424.
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Virtual
adjective 2 : being on or simulated on a computer or computer network print or virtual books a virtual keyboard : such as a : occurring or existing primarily online virtual shopping b : of, relating to, or existing within a virtual reality a virtual tour
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS JUST FOR FUN!
STORY TELLING CORNER Elizabeth Rose Ditty Dotty Ditties
Take a trip to the ocean, check out wildlife in real time. You can travel from home oall over the world. Just click and there you are. These are live cams that are capturing amazing places with amazing animals. You may get addicted to some of these sites. They are fabulous. You can even vist places with night vision and see what lurks in the dark! Visit eagles, elephants, Puffins, humingbirds, penguins, owls and more. You can even go under water for jelly fish, dolpins, manatees, fish and lots of other aquatic delights! https://explore.org/livecams
Visit planets, see Earth from space and check out the spsace station where you can move around the cabin and see the cotrols and views from the windows. Very cool! https://www.google.com/maps/@0,-106.0503552,25976652m/ data=!3m1!1e3 Visit a real-life farm that is a sanctuary for some very cool animals that you will come to love. Check out the site and get acquainted with many of the animals that live out in Erie at the Luvin Arms Sanctuary.
Hickory Dickory Ages: Very Young
Elephant Orphanage Pindwalla Ages: Middle Grades
Moon Catching Ages: All
And, in one in Spanish with Mary Alice Anaya
Tic Tac
Siglos: Muy Joven
Julie Andrews www.julieslibraryshow.org
Check out Julie Andrew’s new weekly children’s podcast show. Luvin Arms Sanctuary in Erie has virtual visits!
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS We will be updating again mid-July so check back and see what new things we have for you. The Back-To-School issues comes out August 1st!
Check it out!
This month’s topic is MENTAL HEALTH and new Blog coming soon with Our Planet! We are blogging baby!
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WEB
LOG
A blog is a website on which things are posted on a regular basis. The word blog was shortened down form of web log. It basically means that you are logging something regularly but on the web hence leading back to the definition of a blog.
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Free Conducting Classes Online! With Elliot Moore of the Longmont Symphony
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How Can Screen Time Be Advantageous? by Cynthia Johnson, PhD, NCSP
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he use of screen time has changed significantly during COVID19, for both parents and children. How can we benefit from it without letting it overwhelm us or our kids? I want to introduce two different ways of thinking about screen time. First of all, Dr. Liz Angoff from UC Berkeley has some great tips as we create new rules for screen time. I’ve heard from many parents that they are continuing to have some kind of academic time at home during the summer. Yet that academic time may also be screen time, social time is screen time, and down time is screen time, how in the world do we regulate it? Experts recommend redesigning your screen time rules—and relaxing them. To redesign your rules, take some time to figure out what your concerns really are. “It’s too much” or “the pediatrician said…” won’t cut it during this time. But you can create new rules that meet your kids’ needs, and make sure that your child: • Stays emotionally regulated • Gets some outside time every day • Is using technology to connect, not isolate • Participates in family time every day • …and anything else you feel is really important for your child’s wellbeing. If you stick to those underlying concerns, you will find that different kids can handle different amounts and differ-
ent types of screen time better than others. With this in mind, here’s a brief description of what redesigning the rules might look like.
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During a neutral time (when everyone is calm), ask your child about their screen time needs or concerns, and listen to why these are important to them. Make a list! . Then (and only then) share your concerns, perhaps the ones listed above. . Together, see if you can come up with some new screen time rules that address both their concerns and yours. This may look like a lot more screen time for right now, if your concerns are met in other ways. For example, if your child expresses concerns about not enough time to socialize with friends but you’re concerned about exercise, it may look like more screen time for social activities, as long as it’s balanced by outside play, or agreeing to exercise with friends online.
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DON’T DECREASE SCREEN TIME. INCREASE IN-PERSON TIME
Watch for signs of isolation or big feelings that are hard to regulate. These may
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be a sign that it’s too much for that particular child. In these situations, it may be most helpful to focus on ways to increase in-person connection and physical world activities—time together, art projects, family games—rather than focusing on decreasing screens themselves. Kids are likely trying to fill a need and solve a problem. They will need support finding a different solution first, before they can release the thing that’s “working” for them now. Dr. Ross Greene just posted a podcast/show that addresses some of these issues using Collaborative Proactive Solutions. Tech Generation, by Mike Brooks, is an excellent, scientifically-based resource for learning to have healthy conversations around technology with children, and how to set appropriate limits whether your child is doing “ok” or is totally off the rails. And guess what, they use a lot of the key concepts of Collaborative Proactive Solutions to do so!
MOVE IT! MOVE IT!
If your kids are on screens a lot, make sure they are moving A LOT. Go outside and in nature as much as possible, but for those rainy days
or times when outside is not possible, here are some fun ideas: • Clown PE: They are leading weekly PE classes, posted on Youtube and Facebook. • GoNoodle.com: Your school may already be using this, so it is likely familiar to kids! • Family Exercise: for a more formal workout that is parent and kid friendly, try this. • And don’t forget those Brain Breaks! A second way to think about screen time involves thinking about what can be learned while interacting with a screen. LearningWorks 4 Kids (LW4K) offers information below about how to use video games in a more constructive way where kids need to think, problem-solve, and work on skills that will improve them as people and as students. For children who are inflexible, struggle with transitions, find some games in this listing to work on these skills. If they are disorganized, try mastering some of these apps. For kids who don’t like to read but love to game, try these games. You can find many other games and apps that will help with math, working memory, and time-management skills in our find games and apps search tool. There is an overwhelming amount of research connecting gameplay and the use of screen-based technologies to learning. As more kids are using online tools for learning during the coronavirus, we need to ask how we maximize the online learning
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opportunities presented to our kids and how we make this learning into skills that will help them in real-world problem solving – something we need a lot of today. It is important to recognize the limitations of screenbased technologies for realworld learning and communication with others. Screenbased learning and communication is often disconnected from the real world, a step away and different from IRL (in real life). Many adults are becoming accustomed to communicating via screens rather than in face-to-face meetings during the coronavirus pandemic, but kids have been using these tools for years in their online gameplay. Perhaps a reason that kids do not learn more from their gameplay is that most parents are so minimally involved with their kids’ use of games and technologies. Unlike sports, scouting, religious groups, and homework, parents do not serve as coaches or discussants to help their kids make the connection between game-based learning and real-world skills. And unfortunately, most games do not build in these types of opportunities for learning. But games are incredibly powerful resources for practicing and learning about social-emotional and executive functioning skills that will be necessary for 21stcentury success. Only about 30% of parents play or even observe their kids playing video games, and as a result, these technologies are not nearly as useful for teaching skills as more traditional activities such as sports or playing a family board game. Consider how often parents talk to their kids about their weekly soccer match or softball game. However, very few parents have similar discus-
sions about their children’s daily experience of playing Minecraft. LW4K suggests, during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond, to get used to talking more to your kids about their screen-time activities. Many parents are talking to their kids about safety issues during the pandemic, and having similar discussions about the risk of online activities would also be appropriate. To help kids learn more from their gameplay, LW4K suggests the following three talking points. These three steps, which could be applied to almost any learning activities, are steeped in the science of generalization. While this is a bit more involved than three steps, LW4K has simplified the science to help your children identify some of their strategies in screenbased play, think more about how these skills have helped them, and, we hope—this is the key—apply these skills to other settings.
DETECT:
Ask your children what they need to do to master parts of the game or app they are using. Identifying the skill they used is the first step, and you may need to label the skill for them. For example, if they had to do something quickly, they were probably using time management, while if they had to collect something, they were using organization. To learn more about how executive and social-emotional learning skills are used in gameplay, check out the “digital play tab” of LW4K’s various thinking skills pages.
REFLECT:
Ask your children to consider how the skill helped them in the game and how it might be used in their daily lives. This is the metacognitive part, where thinking
about ones’ thinking is essential. This time of reflection allows people to see how a skill helps in screenplay and can also help in the real world. Encourage routine thinking about how executive skills help at home and school.
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Tell your children you are letting them play games a bit more during the pandemic so they can learn some new skills, not just get better at games. Have them identify a task or activity where the game-based skill will help them and then challenge them to use it, evaluating how it helped and what needs to be tweaked. For example, see how their game-based thinking helped when they used time management to get their online schoolwork done efficiently. These principles may sound simple, but they are complex and not magical. If generalization of skills from one setting to another were easy, every child who did some math problems would be prepared to be an engineer, and taking a year of Spanish classes would make one fluent. You will need to keep working to help your kids learn more from their gameplay. LearningWorks 4 Kids also provides the image at the beginning of this article of the concept of a “Play Diet”, where you can imagine how kids can participate in different types of play throughout their day. Keep in mind that this graphic just relates to play time, not academic time, chore time etc… It divides up the 100% of time a child spends playing a day. It espouses that 25% of play time be spent on active play (i.e. running around outside) and social play (playing with siblings and parents); 20% of time spent on creative play
and digital play, and 10% of time spent on free play (i.e. child’s choice of play). So, if a child spends six hours of time playing each day during the summer, it is suggested that approximately 1.5 hours each be spent on active play and social play; 70-80 minutes each spent on creative play and digital play, and 1 hour spent on free play. And you can imagine how some types of play can occur simultaneously (playing soccer with friends). Also keep in mind that this graphic refers to time before the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are experiencing the pandemic, social play may include digital play with friends, rather than active play with friends. As you are likely aware, play is like a child’s work, where they learn how to problem-solve and navigate their way to reaching their intended goals, both by themselves and with others. Making sure your child engages in all types of play helps them develop into more well-rounded individuals. More information can be found at learningworks4kids. com. Cynthia Johnson, PhD, NCSP is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with learning disabilities, gifted/2e, complex ADHD, intellectual disability, and related emotional, social and behavioral difficulties. She is the owner of StepStone Psychological Assessment and Therapeutic Services. She can be reached at www.stepstoneassessment.com. Her Facebook posts entitled, “Hope on the Range – A Psychologist’s Guide to Finding Harmony in Your Home During COVID-19” can be found on her FB page, www.facebook.com/ pg/StepStone-PsychologicalAssessment-and-TherapeuticServices-382220019004398/posts/
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olordao’s Sonja K. Solter just released her new book When You Know What I Know this last March. A sensitive, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful novel in verse about one girl’s journey in the aftermath of abuse. Appropriate for middle grade ages. Here are some of the reviews as follows: “Written with leap-off-the page boldness and sensitivity, Sonja K. Solter’s When You Know What I Know is as fresh and profound a story of hope in the aftermath of tragedy as I have ever read. Young readers will hang on every word of Tori’s confusion, pain, and hard-won renewal. A triumph!” —Tony Abbott, author of The Summer of Owen Todd and The Great Jeff “Solter emphasizes the emotional effects both of the molestation and of the disparate reactions she encounters when others hear about it. This offering of hope after trauma is, importantly, unromanticized.” —Kirkus Reviews
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hroughout the growing season across 55 childcare programs in Boulder County that serve over 3,000 children aged 6 months and up a partnership between the Boulder County Farmers Markets and Boulder County Public Health created a new liason. The idea started out small, in the form of $1,000 veggie bucks matched by the Boulder County Farmers Market to Boulder County Public Health’s Child Health Promotion program’s purchase of $1,000 veggie bucks. It’s evolved into the successful program it is today. Participating childcare programs receive Veggie Bucks, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares, gardening equipment and nutrition education thanks to funding from the City of Boulder’s Health Equity Fund and the City of Longmont’s Housing and Human Services fund. For more information you can contact the Boulder County Farmer’s Market on their website at www.community@bcfm.org.
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TD COVID-19 service changes took effect April 19th. Reductions are being made across system, including on B and G commuter rail lines. Included are reductions on two of the agency’s commuter rail corridors, the B and G Lines. T h e R T D B o a r d o f Directors last month approved a package of changes that originally would have taken effect in May, plus a more extensive service reduction plan to address COVID19 that provides weekend service on weekdays. A complete list of service changes is on the COVID-19 service plan webpage. RTD ridership has dropped significantly resulting from the spread of coronavirus. The weekend levels of service approved reduce service by about 40% from current levels and will remain in effect through Sept. 20, the next planned change. For the latest RTD updates about COVID-19, visit at www.rtd-denver.com or call (720) 326-7311 for more information.
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routine, non-urgent appointments. However, if medically appropriate, we are offering the opportunity to have a telephone or video visit with your physician. We are also now offering E-Visits for patients who suspect they may have symptoms of COVID-19. Simply sign into your MyBCH account and select E-Visit. Once all of your information is submitted, your chosen physician will respond via MyBCH message within one business day. If you do not have a MyBCH account, you may sign up for free at my.bch. org. Please check with your insurance provider if you are covered for our phone, video or E-Visits. Our three BCH Urgent Care Centers, located in Superior, Gunbarrel and Erieand are open seven days a week, 365 days a year from 8 am to 8 pm. Contact your doctor’s office for more information.
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elisa who is a 10th grader at Fairview Highschool is available for tutoring younger children on any subject including Spanish. Please email her at belisaalptekin@ gmail.com or contact her through instagram at belisa_ alp for more information.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS to Support Boulder County Families. Formerly called Children’s Alley, Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA will offer high-quality, affordable child care, and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas for children three months to four years of age. Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA will provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow in redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas. The high-quality program will provide an emphasis on parent engagement and education through a twogeneration approach; health equity emphasis through scheduled activities and active play time; good nutrition modeling and activities including diverse and healthy meal plan; and all of its teachers are certified in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and trained in social/emotional skills to help with behavior management. Persimmon Early Learning will include the same drop-in care YWCA Boulder County has always provided plus the addition of two new permanent care classrooms now enrolling for fall. All programs will include: ECE-certified teachers, level four Colorado Shines school certification, a Storybook Journey curriculum focused on play-based experiential learning, milestone assessment tools and bi-annual parent/teacher conferences, family and community events, and all materials and activity fees. Additionally, programs will include a complete wellness program, including: Three healthy meal/ snacks daily prepared by onsite nutritionist. Programs including active place, farm to ECE programs, field trips and lessons focused on the holistic development of the
child. Onsite Kids Connect consultant providing children and parents with resources supported by Mental Health Partners. Parent resources will include classes such as the Incredible Years Parenting Course (English and Spanish), Co-Parenting for Life, and Financial Counseling. Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA is currently enrolling for permanent care slots for fall 2020 for children three months to four years of age. Please check out www.ywcaboulder.org for more information.
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he Carousel Gears Up for New Summer Hours! It will increase days of operation during the Summer. The Carousel of Happiness is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to inspire happiness, well-being and service to others through stories and experiences. Almost 1 million riders have found joy since the Carousel opened in 2010 and they are thrilled to be celebrating their 10th anniversary. For the remainder of the Summer, the Carousel will be open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ride tickets will still cost only $2. The Carousel can also be reserved for groups of up to 9 people, call 303.258.3457 for availability and additional details. The Carousel continues to implement health protocols for the safety of visitors. Chief among these is that all riders, ages 3 and up, are required to wear facemasks. Disposable masks are available for purchase at the ticket
counter, if needed. Additional cleaning and sanitizing is done throughout the Carousel facility for the protection of visitors, with high-touch surfaces on the carousel being sanitized every two hours. Riders are provided with hand sanitizer before and after riding, and sanitizer is also available in the gift shop. Employee health is monitored with daily temperature checks and visitors are asked to stay home if they believe they are ill. A one-way traffic flow also has been established. After purchasing tickets outside at the front window, visitors are directed to the back patio where they will enter the Carousel house when their group is called. The number of visitors allowed to ride the Carousel is limited to 9 at a time, per Colorado’s statewide limit on gatherings. Riders are socially distanced through the use of empty rows between people in different households. After riding, visitors exit through the re-configured gift shop to allow the next group of riders to enter. The Carousel’s second-floor, including the party room, is off limits to visitors at this time. However, the Story Catcher recording booth is accessible by scheduled appointment. The Carousel’s operational plans are approved under state, county and local rules. Check out their website at www.carouselofhappiness. org or call (303) 258-3457 for more information.
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teve Carr of Premier Memebers Credit Union, (who does our financial column on page 30), came across this excellent article from Junior Achievement called A guide for Teens Called Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID19. It offers a great explanation of the current situation. that is easy to understand.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS What is Involved in Getting an Evaluation for Learning Disabilities/ADHD? ate younger children if their difficulties are significant enough to impair overall functioning. For all types of difficulties, summertime is an optimal time to evaluate children when school is not in session. Given the upheaval in this year’s spring semester, it will be important to have evaluations completed a month or so before school begins as the school system will likely be more frenzied than usual.
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a r l i e r t h i s y e a r, Cindy Goldrich, EdM, ADHDCCSP interviewed licensed psychologist Dr. Cynthia Johnson to help parents determine when, where, and how to go about having their child evaluated for possible learning disabilities and ADHD. We thought this article might be particularly helpful at this time as many parents have seen their children struggle with online schooling during the pandemic. For children with learning difficulties, the upset in routine and typical learning practices can be particularly difficult. Parents and children may have experienced significant frustration as parents attempted to teach their children during this stressful time. “If a parent tells you that his or her child is struggling at school, despite getting additional help (i.e., reading group, reminders to pay attention), what role does an evaluation by a psychologist play?” From an overall perspective, determining information related to academic or attention difficulties is like assembling pieces of a puzzle. Comprehensive assessment looks at many areas of student functioning to specify areas of strength and weakness. Each area of functioning is a piece of the puzzle. Once the puzzle is assem-
bled, the information is then used to identify subsequent steps to help a child succeed. “Is there a particular age when it is too early, or that is more ideal for seeking an evaluation?” It depends on the specific child and the situation. A good time to administer an evaluation is when a child is having notable difficulties with some aspect of their functioning. For example, if a child received early intervention services due to a delay in achieving early developmental milestones (i.e., walking, talking, etc.), developmental evaluations are helpful before early intervention services typically end at a child’s third birthday. In another instance, if there is a family history of reading difficulties, and a fouryear-old child is struggling to learn how to rhyme or achieve other early language milestones, it would be the perfect time to have that child evaluated. Some children encounter reading difficulties in 3rd or 4th grade when they transition from “learning to
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read” to “reading to learn.” An evaluation uncovers underlying phonological difficulties. These children may be bright enough that they learned ways to compensate for these weaknesses, such as memorizing certain words. Yet when reading vocabulary and passage length increases in mid-elementary school, their weaknesses become more evident. From an overall perspective, the earlier interventions are received, the more helpful they are. Some providers do not evaluate a child with attention/hyperactive difficulties before their sixth birthday. Other providers will evalu-
“What is involved in the evaluation process?” The evaluation process typically begins with a diagnostic clinical interview with the parents/guardian, where the medical, social, and educational history of the child and the family are discussed. The next step includes multiple assessment sessions with the child and clinician, where specific assessments are administered according to the diagnostic questions discussed during the interview. Sessions typically last one to three hours in duration, and there are typically two to three sessions with the child. During this time, clinicians can directly observe the child
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS completing various tasks. Depending on the specific information to be gathered, a comprehensive assessment may include activities related to cognitive, academic, executive function, language, memory, and motor abilities. Cognitive tests measure the child’s ability to process different types of information (verbal comprehension, visual-spatial abilities, reasoning abilities, short-term memory, and processing speed), resulting in a pattern of learning style. Academic or achievement tests assess skill levels in Reading, Math, and Written Expression. Targeted, in-depth reading/ writing assessments may also be administered. Tests of executive function measure attention, hyperactivity, as well as a student’s ability to regulate their behavior, emotions, and thought processes. Language tests assess the core and social use of language. Memory tests measure short-and long-term visual and auditory memory. Motor tests assess the fine and gross motor coordination skills necessary for school performance. Comprehensive assessments may also include an emotional and behavioral assessment to check for problems that may be occurring in addition to the diagnostic questions at hand. Some of the assessments include individual activities, while others include rating scales to measure various aspects of the child’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Scales are often completed by the child, the parents, and teachers. Results may indicate behavior patterns that may differ based on time of day, teacher, or location. Information gathered from this process represents the different pieces of the puzzle mentioned above. The clinician assembles all these piec-
es to get a full picture of what may be impeding a child’s academic success. Following the assessment sessions, the clinician writes a comprehensive report and recommends specific interventions and treatments to support the child in his or her academic efforts. The final step of the evaluation process includes an in-depth feedback session with parents/guardians to discuss test results and recommendations. “OK, I understand how assessment provides relevant information and recommendations for interventions to help a student succeed. But what if a child is having significant emotional or behavioral problems related to their area of difficulty?” Individuals experiencing academic difficulty may also struggle with their emotions. For example, many students with learning disabilities experience anxious feelings. Academic difficulties can also be manifested through behavioral problems in some children. Some clinicians also provide individual therapy to help mitigate any related emotional or behavioral challenges. “If I am bringing my child in for an evaluation, do you have any suggestions on how to best prepare him or her for what he or she will experience? And if my child is on medication, should he or she take as usual or skip for the evaluation?” It is important that a child is well-rested and has had proper nutrition before evaluation sessions. Any medications that the child is taking needs to be discussed at the initial interview session between the parent/guardian
and the clinician. Typically, children adhere to their medication protocols. If a child is on ADHD medication, that medication may be postponed for subsequent sessions if a comparison of performance on/off medication is part of the diagnostic question. Any concerns regarding the overall evaluation process can be discussed at the initial interview session. Rather than telling a child that he or she will be evaluated or is “going for tests,” it is helpful when parents explain to their child that he or she will be doing lots of activities during his or her visits. Some of the activities will be familiar, and others may be new. Many of the activities will be easy, yet some will be harder. Breaks in the sessions are taken as needed. Typically, children find many parts of the sessions to be enjoyable.
Cynthia Johnson, PhD, NCSP is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with learning disabilities, gifted/2e, complex ADHD, intellectual disability, and related emotional, social and behavioral difficulties. She is the owner of StepStone Psychological Assessment and Therapeutic Services. She can be reached at info@stepstoneassessment.com, www.stepstoneassessment.com. Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHDCCSP, is a mental health counselor, certified ADHD Clinical Service Provider, parent coach and teacher trainer. As an ADHD Specialist, she supports parents, educators, and other professionals to mitigate the impact of ADHD & Executive Functioning on learning, motivation, and behavior. Check out www.PTScoaching.com or email info@PTScoaching.com for more information.
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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience EARTH DAY ANNIVERSARY
Drawing by Kara Priest
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ince 2020 is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, it might be interesting to remember the very first one in Boulder back in 1970, and how it got started. I helped with the original effort here, so I will try to remember some of what actually happened to bring it about. In 1970, I was involved with two organizations. One was the nonprofit Thorne Ecological Institute, which today is called Thorne Nature Experience! We “connect youth to nature” through hands-on, place-based, environmental education experiences. The other organization was Thorne Films, Inc., an educational film company, of which I was president. Tom Mayberry, a young man who had recently started to work for Thorne Films,
had been trying to locate documentary film footage that might be available for use by our company. He learned that one possible source was the Phoebe Hurst Museum of Anthropology in San Francisco. They had filmed many Native American Indian craft techniques. So he travelled out to check their film archives. While he was there, Tom heard about a future conference that was to be held at the end of September 1969 in San Francisco, put on by UNESCO (United Nations
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Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). It was to be called The First International Conference on Man and the Environment. At that time, Dr. Bettie Willard was the president of Thorne Ecological Institute. Tom told her and me about the Conference. We decided that Sandy Cooper, who was Bettie’s administrative assistant, and Tom, should attend it. During the conference there was repeated mention of a future event called Earth Day: an Environmental Teach-In, which was to be held nationally on April 22, 1970. Denis Hayes and Senator Gaylord Nelson, who were in attendance at the Conference, were the organizers, along with Congressman Pete McCloskey. When the meetings of the day were over, Tom met Hayes and Nelson having a drink in the bar. He learned more about Earth Day and asked them who was in
charge of their Colorado program. They looked at each other, then pointed at Tom and said, “You are!” So that’s how Thorne Ecological Institute became the organizer of Boulder’s first Earth Day. We c o n t a c t e d t h e University of Denver, who later helped organize the Denver Earth Day program. Tom placed advertisements in both the Colorado Daily and the Boulder Camera for a Boulder organizational meeting in Chemistry 140 at the University of Colorado in October 1969. About 200 people, mostly students, attended. Several members of the Boulder Quaker Friends Meeting were also in attendance. After several more meetings, two Environmental Centers were set up, one at the University and one for downtown Boulder. The former grew into what is today the University of Colorado’s E n v i r o n m e n t a l C e n t e r. They are also celebrating their 50th Anniversary! One of the Boulder Quaker Friends Meeting members, Ellie Krause (who also went by Sunni Eckert), was their first student director who they now refer to as “student founder.” W h e n Bo u ld e r ’s f ir s t Earth Day finally arrived,
there were many activities. I remember that I led nature walks along Boulder Creek. The Public Service Company of Colorado (now Xcel Energy) donated space for a downtown headquarters. Several environmental workshops were held there as well as at the University in Hale Science and at the UMC (University Memorial Center). We held a big celebration for the Earth in Central Park with balloons, music, and speakers. My nephew, Dave Hard, came wearing a gas mask to emphasize air pollution problems and autographed balloons for the kids. It was an exciting day for Boulder. Many more Earth Days that followed indeed contributed to our environmental awareness as a community that led in so many ways for the sake of the Earth!
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Dr. Thorne is founder and president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute) a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boulder. For 66 years they have helped “connect youth to nature!” For information about their programs, please check their website at www.thornenature. org or email info@thornenature.org or call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.
“The most intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calm that is not easily disturbed.”
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HELPFUL SERVICES Toys Safehouse
Resources Boulder Valley School District
The only BVSD Youth and Family Resource Guide. Find services and activities your family needs. Tutoring, counseling, the arts, childcare, support services, college planning, cooking, birthday parties and more. 720.561.5977 www.guide.bvsd.org
Banking Premier Members Credit Union
Banking and savings. For all your banking needs. 5505 Arapahoe, Boulder 303-442-8850 www.pmcu.org
Our library has many resources available to us even though the doors are closed. If you aren’t familiar with our library’s digital resources, here are things to check out that are free!
Homework help for students Elementary school homework resources www.boulderlibrary.org/youth/elementary-school-resources/
Advocacy
Domestic Violence Shelter and Advocacy. Open 24 Hours. SPAN provides shelter and advocacy programs to adults, youth, and children experiencing domestic abuse. 835 North Street. Boulder Crisis Line (303) 444-2424 www.safehousealliance.org
FREE Online Resources Through Our Libraries
Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe
Middle and high school homework resources www.research.boulderlibrary.org/HomeworkHelp Academic research www.research.boulderlibrary.org/articles
Ebooks and resources for kids
Tumble Books Find all of your favorite toys, gifts, and more at Grandrabbitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. https://research.boulderlibrary.org/eCollections/eBooks â&#x20AC;˘ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childcare you canThree trust like family. Our au pairs are stores to choose from. Free gift Overdrive Kids collection FDUHIXOO\ VFUHHQHG DQG WUDLQHG E\ RXU RZQ VWDII DQG DUH wrapping. Special events for LQIDQW &35 DQG )LUVW $LG FHUWLILHG www.frontrange.overdrive.com/library/kids/ children. Check our website for play days! â&#x20AC;˘ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flexible. <RX VHW WKH VFKHGXOH KRZHYHU \RX GHFLGH DQG 303-443-0780 - Boulder KDYH KHOS ZKHQ \RX QHHG LW LQFOXGLQJ PRUQLQJV DIWHU VFKRRO 303-465-8005 - Broomfield HYHQLQJV HYHQ ZHHNHQGV 303-815-1500 - Westminster www.grtoys.com â&#x20AC;˘ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affordable. *HW XS WR KRXUV RI FKLOGFDUH HDFK ZHHN IRU
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Jen Rodehaver, Local Childcare Consultant in Boulder County. Affordable, flexible childcare with the added element of a cultural exchange. These young foreigners have childcare backgrounds and are eager to be a part of your family. They care for your children in exchange for the opportunity to live with an American family and have a unique experience. These relationships can last for years and bring depth to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision of the world. Up to 45 hours per week of childcare. 303-956-6189 jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com www.culturalcare.com/jrodehaver
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Stream or download e-books, audio books, music, or videos www.research.boulderlibrary.org/c.php?g=156549&p=1026088 Teach Yourself Tech www.research.boulderlibrary.org/tech
Online instructor-led classes Gale Courses www.education.gale.com/l-boulderlibrary/
Parent on-line tools Current Covid-19 Statistics for Colorado https://covid19.colorado.gov/case-data Tax Forms www.research.boulderlibrary.org/taxes Business Research www.research.boulderlibrary.org/business
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Job Search www.research.boulderlibrary.org/jobs Consumer, health & legal help & DIY auto repair www.research.boulderlibrary.org/diy_legal_consumer
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Current Covid-19 Statistics for Colorado https://covid19.colorado.gov/case-data
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Boulder County Resources https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/ covid-19-resources/
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
Nurse Advice Line Available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. School Districts Boulder Valley School District St. Vrain School District FOOD BANKS: BOULDER Harvest of Hope Pantry Emergency Family Assistance Association BROOMFIELD North Denver Cares Food Panty ERIE Erie Communnity Food Bank LOUISVILLE Community Food Share LONGMONT St. John Community Food Bank LAFAYETTE Sister Carmen Community Center Food Bank LOUISVILLE Our Center NEDERLAND Nederland Food Pantry
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“For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson
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HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY Advantage Electrolysis of Colorado Sharon Bradford, CE 2995 Baseline Road #302 Boulder
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Tatum Oman, LPC RPT-S Play Therapist Supervisor Remote Play Therapy Boulder
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Tatum@KidLifeColorado.com www.childtherapyboulder.com Ages: 3-13 years old. Offering play therapy for children Offering remote play therapy (video) for children experiencing a behavioral, and/or emotional concern. I am finding that remote play therapy can help with processing current and other events, decrease anxiety, encourage selfawareness and acceptance of all feelings, increase coping skills and more. I am also offering parent coaching and will soon have available videos on parent tools and a parent class series that teaches how to do child-centered play therapy at home (also known as filial). Fees: $125/hr. Video fee will vary. Tatum Oman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). Please see website for more information or feel free to email or call.
Sherry Lewis, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor 1800 30th Street, Suite 306 Boulder
(303) 915-4421
slewis.consulting@gmail.com www.sherrylewiscounselor.com Ages: All. Recovering from Covid. Counseling for: individuals, kids, parents and families. Helping kids have healthy friendships, feelings and families. Parenting is challenging! I help you have calm, confident kids and more peace at home. Schedule an initial FREE 30-minute consultation to see how I can help you!
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Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults Boulder/Longmont
(720) 722-1454
hkoutreach@bouldercounty.org www.bouldercounty.org/family/medical/pages/healthykidsinitiative.aspx Ages: All. Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults assists individuals and families get covered by health insurance, access affordable health care and enroll in Food Assistance (SNAP). The team of friendly, bilingual eligibility technicians helps individuals and families enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Food Assistance (formerly known as Food Stamps). Medicaid and CHP+ are free or lowcost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. Healthy Kids and Adults can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. Call or email for more information. Hours: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm.
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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?
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wonder if Mother Nature finally became so upset with us that she sent us to our rooms to “think about things” and to stay there until we are ready to change our ways! She’s giving us a chance to examine our lives, to slow down and look at our priorities and values. What I’ve noticed is that I’m feeling guilt-free about staying home where before my list of things to do was never ending. I even felt guilty about not seeing the latest movie or trying out the newest restaurant but, not now; I get to stay at home and feed the birds. I received an email from the Department of Health in which we were encouraged to stay healthy and remain calm. To focus on what we can control… and to not overdose on the news or social media. Try to keep a schedule even though it’s technically not necessary. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day; have meals and showers and exercise and do your schoolwork without fail. But here’s the most important over reaching rule: stay in the present! Don’t look backwards or forwards. Don’t regret the past or fear the future. This could be the ulti-
mate “Staycation,” if we can eliminate the fear, a time for home and family. How often I’ve wished I could simply lock my front gate and stay home and now it’s happened. We have a choice in all of this, in how we’re going to react to self-isolation. I’ve been amazed at the creativity bubbling up in people left to their own devices, staying at home and finding the humor in it all. I’m certain you’ve all seen the wonderfully inventive videos that we’ve all enjoyed and forwarded on. We’ve become closer by remaining apart. My Grandmother Clara used to pinch back her petunias to make them stronger. Perhaps that’s a way we could think about this extraordinary time. We are by ourselves, we get to sit with ourselves and enjoy ourselves, perhaps to finally get to know and listen to ourselves in a deep and meaningful way. This Covid-19 coronavirus attack makes me think about the Indigenous Peoples here in the Americas when the Europeans arrived. We decimated them with our smallpox and measles and every other disease to which they had no immunity. Captain Cook wiped out half of the native Hawaiians pretty quickly as they were not immune to his germs and viruses. The same thing is now happening to everyone around the planet: no one has immunity to the coronavirus. Approximately one in twelve older people who catch the virus will die. I am 78 years old with a compromised heart and that gives me pause. I never thought I’d say this, but, don’t visit your grandmother except on Face Time or Zoom or over the back fence while she sits on
her porch. And finally, wash your hands and don’t touch your face. Hand-to-Face is the most common final step in the virus’s long journey to infection. Be safe.
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Suggested Resources Resources to find help: 1. Have you, or someone you know, experienced a hatecrime in the coronavirus response, which has especially targeted Asian communities? Report it online at www. act.moveon.org, a site developed by Asian Americans Advancing Justice. 2. Mental health for frontline workers: Low-cost, online services for frontline communities, including health care workers, first responders, and other essential service providers without the option of staying home. 3. Multilingual information on coronavirus: Information is available in 79 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, American Sign Language, and more. 4. If you are a health care worker needing masks: Go online and use www.mask-match.com to request that folks with spare N95 or surgical masks send them to you. 5. Resources for domestic violence survivors and people experiencing homelessness: National hotlines and community tips for especially vulnerable communities, with resources for both at-risk individuals and the organizations that provide direct services to these communities. People experiencing homelessness should also refer to this website to find a shelter and other resources. 6. Undocumented and seeking health care: A guide to the health care options of undocumented community members. The National Immigration Law Center also created their guide on the rights of undocumented persons seeking health care and navigating private insurance and Medicaid. 7. Artists and members of the gig economy: Find resources, including emergency funding and community care opportunities, on this website. 8. General anxiety support: Get smart tips on managing the financial, emotional, and mental anxiety of this pandemic. 9. Tipped and service industry workers: Ask for financial support from a mutual aid fund set up by One Fair Wage.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Suggested Resources: Resources to offer help:
Latania Logan, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Rush University Medical Center, discusses the importance of teaching kids the proper way to wash their hands to prevent the spread of viruses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWQARQrH3yA
1. Send equipment to health care workers. Go online to use www.mask-match.com to send spare N95 masks and surgical masks to individual health care workers, or you can also use www.GetUsPPE.org to see what health care centers in your community need and how to donate. 2. Guide on taking care of disabled and immuno-compromised friends: Notes on equitable care from a chronically ill human in the Seattle area. 3. Learn to disrupt racism: This is a skill we all need to have all the time, and developing it now will help address the rising rate of hate crimes against Asian communities we’re seeing in response to the coronavirus. 4. How to make masks, hand sanitizer: Several clear, step-by-step, practical guides at www.flumob.org/resources. 5. Donate to relief funds: Millions have been hit with joblessness, with vulnerable communities often receiving the hardest hit or being excluded from stimulus efforts. There are countless ways to contribute—like the linked fund to provide rent relief to undocumented communities in Seattle, this Twitter thread of queer/trans artists in the gig economy, or the One Fair Wage relief fund for tipped and service industry workers, a fund to which MoveOn members have already donated more than $100,000. 6. Consider creating your own mutual aid network: Here’s a great guide to getting started, with more resources linked, and join the Mutual Aid Slack Network for more resources and community. Have a COVID-19 question? At www.covid19.fas.org/l/en you can ask a scientist. The Federation of American Scientists has an online portal of frequently asked questions and an opportunity to submit your questions to scientists for an answer. We’ve all seen bad information on coronavirus floating around on the internet. When in doubt, don’t reference a meme. Ask a scientist! Everywhere we look, people are working together—city by city and block by block—to develop teams and resources to meet the needs of our most vulnerable loved ones and face this pandemic together. These are mutual aid networks. Small groups of neighbors asking for and offering help. Click here to find a mutual aid network near you. This will take you to a map of local groups that’s been compiled by Town Hall Project and AARP. www.aarpcommunityconnections.org/search-results/ Great mental health tips from a psychologist.
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Proper Hand Washing Hamilton Health Sciences Our hands are covered in thousands of germs. We may not be able to see them, but they are there. You may think that you are killing these germs when you wash your hands. Think again. Most people wash their hands too quickly to kill most germs. And few people dry their hands properly. Wet, partially washed hands make it easy for germs to grow and spread. Watch to learn the proper technique! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neUTmGOLJys
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Three ways to make your own facemasks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1mwc295aWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmlKaEv3hr8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLnjlCxk3YE
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Google Arts and Culture www.artsandculture.google.com/search/ streetview?project=performing-arts Travel on the rooftops of 95 locations around the world. National Parks www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/find-your-virtual-park.htm PBS Kids Ranger Rick Time for Kids www.pbskids.org www.rangerrick.org www.time.com/ttfk-free/ National Geographic Kids Sesame Street www.kids.nationalgeographic.com www.sesamestreet.org Highlights Kids www.highlightskids.com
Zoo Books www.zoobooks.com/magazines
Free Audiobooks for Kids www.stories.audible.com/start-listen The Land of Me (Free on iPhone & iPad) Enriches language development and early literacy as kids build their own story. ABC Genius (Free on iPhone & iPad) There are tons of games on this free app, including some with word play and missing letters. Kids Learn to Read (Free on Android) Helps kids learn how letter sounds become words with Tommy the Turtle. uKloo (Free on iPhone, iPad, & Android) Research skills and independent learning lead readers toward visual word recognition. Learn With Homer: Reading and Educational Games (Free on iPhone, iPad, & Android) This game is a Teacher’s Choice Award winner that focuses on broad-based learning skills and reading readiness for young learners. Sparky and the Case of the Missing Smoke Alarms (Free on iPhone, iPad, & Android) This free app is a mystery reading game. Word Games for Kids - Futaba (Free on iPhone & iPad) This app is a free multiplayer word game.
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Taylor’s Blog Day Nine...
by Taylor Cannon
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or this issue, we asked parents from across the country to share the good, bad and hilarious experiences of coping with this pandemic from home with their children. Initials have been used in place of names, to protect identities. Isolation with a very active, social and intelligent
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five-year-old while attempting to work remotely is HARD. When I’m working, I feel guilty about not giving Eli what he needs. When I’m with Eli, I feel guilty that there is so much work to be done that simply isn’t happening. So there’s a constant cloud of worry and guilt over my head. For his entire life up until this point, I could open the door and like a cat he would bolt outside. He had enthusiasm for anything and everything. The last week or so though, he fights going outside. He is losing his motivation. So rather than focusing on a set schedule for him, I’m focusing more on maintaining that zest for life. I take his lead on his curiosities. He asked me what a peacock would do if you poked it (I have no idea-- peck you? But I didn’t say that), so we looked up peacocks in his Encyclopedia and read all
about them. It led to discoveries about other game birds, then reptile, etcetera. We have also discovered online games, which has exploded his mind. He has incredible focus, so if he enjoys something, he will do it for hours and hours, so my stories may look different from other parents. Together each morning, we create a to-do of fun projects during the day, but we almost never follow them. I, like other parents, am still navigating how this is all going to work and keep this experience as trauma-free as possible. It’s a work in progress, and it’s difficult! But it’s also been a beautiful time with opportunities to spend time together. A child forces you to live in the moment, something I’m really needing anyway to survive right now. - CG, mother of 1 in Burlington, VT This has been a complete change for us. We are very used to being on the go and previously had kept a full calendar. We did play time at the gym, parks, story time at local libraries, and lots of shopping around. Being home the last couple of weeks has definitely been a challenge for both of us! But some things that have kept us entertained have been nature walks around our neighborhood, time playing in water in a plastic pool I bought at the grocery store for $7, dance parties to upbeat, positive music in the mornings and story time in the afternoons. I found it best to create a schedule but then be totally flexible with it...it’s
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH more of a guideline of ideas of things to fill our days with. This week we’re adding in arts and crafts! I bought some nontoxic finger paint and we’re going to create a stained glass mural on a window in front of our house. Hopefully this brings joy to everyone who will see it! We have also gone on hikes on trails that are still open here in Arizona...taking care to keep the 6-foot rule for anyone we may pass along the way. - MC, mother of 1 in Phoenix, AZ [My husband] and I are both working full time from home and have done so with both kids home too since March 16. Our jobs are both a little crazier since all this started, so the expectation level is high to still get work done, but with a 3 year-old, almost-2-year-old and two dogs constantly in the background, we’ve finally gotten into a sort of routine wherein we try and split into at least 2 hour segments of work in the morning and another after nap time. It’s helpful to schedule out all meetings at least a day or two in advance around the others schedule and we have to make an hourly effort to jump in when needed. We’re setting behavior goals daily for each of them to earn stickers on a chart. We’re also trying (and mostly failing) to get them actively learning a couple hours a day and spend some time outside. Funny Stories: I was finalizing an internal company update with our CEO on the phone when Liv ran in and yelled at me, “Mommy! I just had an accident all over the bathroom!” Alex fell while drinking from a straw, piercing the roof of his mouth and getting himself so upset about it he proceeded to vomit vanilla
ice cream and blood all over the carpet. It’s daily insanity. My parents can’t come help due to potential exposure. And we’re just trying to survive this together. We are very lucky to both have jobs right now and so appreciative that it could be much, much worse, but it’s absolutely the hardest thing I’ve ever done for sure. - JK, mother of 2 in Saint Louis, MO Things that have kept them occupied while I try to do stuff around the house—not gonna lie, extra TV time is one of them. I’ll also set my daughter up with paper and markers, turn on an audiobook for her to listen to while she plays or draws, or play a kids yoga video on YouTube. I can’t get anything done while Clark is awake, so no help there. Some favorite moments have definitely just been the slow moments we’ve had while playing outside. Going for walks, sitting in the hammock together, picking flowers. The days are blurring together but the time we spend outside is memorable! Also, sometimes I stick them in the car and we drive around town listening to an audiobook. Nowhere to go, but we drive anyway. - ER, mom of 2 in Louisville, KY
Taylor Cannon writes a blog for Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppes. This piece was originally posted on Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe’s blog, Play Matters which is located at www.playmattersgrandrabbits. com. Play Matters is an outlet for Grandrabbit’s to further its mission of nurturing the hearts, minds and bodies of children. The blog aims to cultivate a thoughtful community in which to discuss ideas and perspectives with the goal of bringing up healthy, happy, confident and engaged kids.
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STRESS E To no u Pa ile gh pe t r by Jessica Dancingheart
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uring stressful times, such as the one we a r e exp e r ienc i ng as a result of the CoVID-19 scare, the best and worse of humanity is unveiled. In our homes, we and our children may not be on our best behavior. This is to be expected, especially since many of us are stressed w it h n ew wo r r i e s a n d un k nowns. We have the ex t r a r e s p o n sib i l it y of taking care of our children who can’t go to school or
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childcare. And, we and our children are isolated from our communities. At this time, it is especially important to hold ourselves and our children with extra tenderness and care, while holding to our boundaries, so our homes are filled with love, trust and respect. Here are some general steps to consider. They fall into two categories: Prevention and Repair.
PREVENTION Caring for Our Basic Needs: W hen we a re in H H A L T S S S ( Ho r m o n a l, Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sick, Sad, Stressed), we are most likely to be reactive, make poor decisions and do things we later regret. This is why it is imperative that we prioritize getting proper nutrition; rest; uplifting connection with eye contact, where possible; healthy and safe touch
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with our household members; and, engagement in activities that will keep our spirits up and help us have a sense of contribution and belonging. It is also important to be aware of and honor all the hormonal changes we experience, whether cyclically or developmentally. At different life stages, our hormones can very strongly influence our moods and behaviors. Regularly Connecting: Just like we need to brush our teeth to keep them healthy, it is important that we create psychologically safe and fun connections with each other. Doing so is like putting money in the bank, proverbially speaking. By psychologically safe, I mean having time that is free of criticism, judgment, and advice giving. I also mean fully listening, being present, and sharing how each person is important to the family system. Different routines can be put into place, during shared meal time or regularly scheduled family meetings. These include: talking without interruption about a specific topic or about anything anybody wants to talk about; doing problem solving; and, having fun times playing either physically active games or ones involving age appropriate challenges. Setting Boundaries: When we know what to expect and have bounds on behavior, we can free energy to handle extra tasks with
grace. Consequently, boundaries are a gift of love and care that we can offer the world. They tell people what to expect and how to behave around us. They are not a set of lines in the sand, rather they are a statement of care saying, “I love you and me and us so much, that I want us to treat each other with care and respect and these are some ways we can do that.”
REPAIR Regulating Ourselves When We Get Reactive: Knowing that we are going to slip and behave in ways that we will later regret, it is important that we learn to regulate ourselves as a way to minimize time that we are reactive, and to have at our disposal a way to bring ourselves “back to our senses” or higher selves. A quick way to learn how to regulate
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH ourselves is to spend a few minutes, several times a day, breathing in and out fully, while noticing what we hear, what we smell, what we feel, what we see, and the tastes in our mouth. We can do this exercise by ourselves or with members of our household. When we or our family members become reactive, we can have code words in place that we can invoke to take us out of our reactive states by employing this regulation exercise. The code words could be: what color is the sky? or what are you smelling? or what is the temperature of your fingers and toes?
Making Amends: Since we are human and will slip, it is good to have a process in place to make things right and offer each other grace. Ideally, it would involve: listening to those who were hurt by our actions and acknowledging without
excuse making the impact of the hurtful actions; sharing what we were hoping would happen and/or the needs we were trying to meet; direct repair where possible; and, a commitment to meet in the future, the needs we were trying to meet, in more respectful and caring ways. It would also involve offering the same process for the people whose actions hurt us. In summary, please take good care of yourselves and your families during these stressful times by extending extra tenderness and care. Take steps to prevent reactiveness and to create a solid foundation for repair, and when you have slipped, know that there is a way for you and your family to slow yourselves down and make things right. I would love to know your thoughts about this process and what you have gained if
you have chosen to adopt any or all of it. Please feel free to call or email me with questions or comments.
Jessica Dancingheart is a personal and organizational consultant working to build healthier and stronger relationships at work, at home, and in your communities. Please check out www.openingtopossibilities.com or call (303) 589-8420 or email at jessica@openingtopossibilities.com for more information.
More fun in the sun with an au pair! This summer, welcome an au pair into your home and your heart. What is an au pair? An au pair is an educated young person from abroad who lives with you in your home for up to two years, cares for your children and becomes a special part of your family. Welcoming an au pair is a chance to bring a piece of the world into your home and heart—and to breathe new life into your family’s routine.
To learn more, contact Jen Rodehaver, Local Childcare Consultant in Boulder County, Colorado 303-956-6189 facebook.com/LCCJenRodehaver ZZZ culturalcare.com/jrodehaver
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Keeping You and Your Finances Safe by Steve Carr
Can the novel coronavirus be transmitted from handling cash?
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h e Wo r l d H e a l t h Organization (WHO) warns that paper currency may carry the coronavirus. While transmission of the virus is much less likely than from person-to-person transmission, there are hard surfaces to be mindful of as well. COVID-19 can exist on hard surfaces for a significant amount of time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours, to days, on surfaces made from a variety of materials, including banknotes (dollar bills). The best advice is to handle money as little as possible, and ideally not at all. Make sure to exercise an abundance of caution. The best defense, if you have to handle money, is to practice good hygiene and wash your hands immediately after handling money, and especially prior to eating, handling food, and touching your face. If you receive money, wear protective gloves and let the money set for several weeks before handling it. According to Dr. Sanjay M a g g i r w a r, P r o f e s s o r and Chair, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, a nd Tropica l Med ici ne, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George
Wa sh i ng t o n Un ive r sit y, “Credit cards are personal, so no one touches them (in many retail transactions) other than the owner. Cash exchanges hands and you never know how far that particular bill has traveled.” He recently told CBS MoneyWatch that researchers think coronaviruses “can stay on surfaces in their fully active states for at least 10 days. That includes cash and all kinds of other surfaces that people normally touch. So certainly with the coronavirus, cash handling is a concern.”
KEEP YOUR FINANCES AND PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE:
Remain cautious! And always remember the following to protect yourself from scams: Never click on links or information designed to scare you into clicking on their potentially dangerous link(s). If you receive a suspicious email that appears to come from an official organization such as the WHO, CDC, or even a charity, close that email and report the email
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to the official organization through their website. If you want to make a charity donation, go to its website to submit your payment, or mail a check directly to the charity. Type the charity’s web address in your browser, instead of clicking on any links in emails, or other messages. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), CBS Money Watch.
Steve Carr is the Business Development Consultant at Premier Members Credit Union. He has worked with educators and youth for over 32 years. Steve has organized four high school, student-run credit union branches and provides educational programs and presentations covering various financial topics such as the importance of savings and budgeting, and using credit responsibly. Premier Members is a local, not-for-profit financial cooperative that has helped members save on their financial services since 1959. Visit www.pmcu.org or call (303) 657-7000 to learn more about how credit union benefits can help your family and you. At Premier Members Credit Union, the health and well-being of our staff and members continues to be our highest priority. The credit union is taking many precautions to ensure the health and safety of all. We are asking members to access services through our contact center, drive-thru tellers at various branches, ATMs, and online and mobile banking. For a complete list of branch access options and hours, please visit us online at www.pmcu.org/covid-19.
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Distress in Children and How to Recognize It
by Tatum Oman, LPC, RTP-S
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s your child in distress? Does your child have a hard time with change and transitions? Was your child stressed or anxious prior to Covid-19? While some children have lower stress with not having to go to school, other changes may be effecting them in negative ways. The sudden reduction of inperson social interactions with friends, coupled with an increase of screen time and other changes may be taking a toll psychologically and emotionally. Identifying your child’s distress is the first step in being able to help them with it. Decreasing a child’s daily stress and anxiety can also help in lowering their reaction to distress, making their distress more manageable.
INDICATORS OF DISTRESS Children have different ways of showing distress. The list below can be indicators of distress (and anxiety), especially if more than one is present and there is an increase in duration and frequency. • They may have explosive behavior or irritability. • They may be more sensitive or cry excessively. • They may pick fights. • They may not want to do things that they otherwise normally would enjoy. • They may have a hard time focusing even on the simplest of tasks.
• Short term memory may be affected, making it hard to remember conversations or events. • Tense muscles. • Fatigue. • Bed wetting. • Diarrhea and/or using the rest room more often. • Insomnia can develop or become more prevalent. • Fidgeting may be present or increase in duration and frequency. • They may complain of headaches and/or stomach aches. When a child is exhibiting or complaining of any of the above symptoms frequently, your child may be telling you that their anxiety and reaction to their distress is at an elevated and constant high level.
HELPING YOUR CHILD DECREASE THEIR DISTRESS There are many things you can do to proactively help your child. During this time of change try to have as much normality as possible while creating a new normal. Normality can be simple things like playing catch in
the backyard for 10 minutes, or Friday family game nights. Try to have consistent boundaries and some sort of schedule including, but not limited to, regular bathing and bedtime routine. Get them outside for at least 30 minutes every day, even if it is to read a book while out in the sunshine. Add in one or two regulating activities per day, ideally in same placement in the schedule. For example, make an obstacle course, make a balance beam/slack line in the backyard, do a science experiment, bake or build something, do yoga, meditate with them, listen to music or have reading time. There may be a lot they can not do on their own but if they can do it, let them. Children need social interaction with you as well as some alone time daily. Do not forget to allow hard feelings and hard days as well. If your child is worried about something, let them talk and try not to rescue them or quickfix the situation. Have empathy and reflect understanding of their feelings and observations of what is occurring. Making stories with words or pictures can be help-
ful to process their feelings. Children do not always have the words to express what they are going through. Artwork and free play can also help with this! Your child will let you know what helps them and what does not. When you notice those signs of stress decreasing, his or her anxiety is lowering. We all have stress, including our kids. As adults, we have more control than our children do. With your help, they can decrease their distress which helps everyone. When you begin to see more indicators of building stress as opposed to intense moments that seem to come out of nowhere, that is a good sign. They are doing it! With your help they can gain more control in their life. You got this! But also remember that you’re not alone. If you ever feel like you need help, many professionals are able to offer remote support. Tatum Oman is a licensed professional counselor and a play therapist supervisor offering parent coaching and therapy via video chat/play with children that are experiencing a hard time emotionally/behaviorally. Please inquire about coming videos on parent tools and a parent class series that teaches how to do child-centered play therapy at home (also known as filial). For more information, or to schedule a session please visit www.childtherapyboulder.com or call Tatum at (720) 470-7244.
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Restaurants Open for Take Out or Delivery DELIVERY SERVICES Check their sites for many more options. Grub Hub www.grubhub.com Hungry Buffs hungrybuffs.com Door Dash www.doordash.com/fooddelivery/boulder-co-restaurants Uber Eats www.ubereats.com
Boulder Ali Baba Grill 3033 28th Street 303-440-1393 www.alibabagrill.com Call the Middle Eastern spot to order takeout, or opt for delivery through Hungry Buffs or DoorDash. Arcana 909 Walnut Street 303-444-3885 www.arcanarestaurant.com You can call the restaurant to order a pay-what-you-can meal (suggested price $20) for pick-up or delivery. Find details on the restaurant’s Instagram page. Here’s a message from the restaurant: “At 4 p.m. Arcana will no longer be a ‘restaurant.’ Arcana is now an isolated community service and resource center. We will be providing meals on a pay-what-you-can basis, for pick-up or delivery. We are here to help. It is our only purpose. We are operating in isolation, we are healthy, we are stopping any interaction with the public within our walls.”
Attic Bar & Bistro 949 Walnut Streetr 303-415-1300 www.atticbistro.com Call to order pick-up or choose delivery from Grubhub, Hungry Buffs or DoorDash; updates are being made on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Bartaco 1048 Pearl Street 719-249-8226 www.bartaco.com The Boulder outpost of this national chain is offering takeout and delivery; call or visit Bartaco’s website to order. In addition, 100 percent of gift card sales go to the restaurant’s employee fund. Basta 3601 Arapahoe Avenue 303-997-8775 www.bastaboulder.com Call the restaurant from 4 to 9 p.m. to order takeout or delivery; you can also order on the eatery’s website. Blackbelly 1606 Conestoga Street 303-247-1000 www.blackbelly.com Call ahead to 720-479-8296 for breakfast and lunch orders between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 303-247-1000 for dinner takeout from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The restaurant is exploring thirdparty delivery options; stay up to date on its Facebook page. Blackjack Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations. www.blackjackpizza.com Call your local franchise or order online for takeout and delivery.
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Boss Lady Pizza 1129 13th Street 303-449-0909 www.bossladypizza.com The restaurant is currently offering takeout and free delivery from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday and 11 am to 2:30 am. Thursday through Saturday. Order on the joint’s website (not by phone) and be prepared to pay with a credit card in advance. While there, you can nominate a needy family to receive a free meal. Stay up to date on Boss Lady’s Facebook page. Cafe Aion 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue 303-993-8131 www.cafeaion.com The eatery is offering a limited pick-up and delivery menu from 4 to 7 p.m. with great deals on wine (currently $20 per bottle). Call to place your takeout order or request delivery through Uber Eats. Chipotle Mexican Grill Multiple Boulder-area locations www. chipotle.com Order a giant burrito for pickup on the chain’s restaurant; delivery is also available through Uber Eats. Dagabi Tapas Bar 3970 North Broadway 303-786-9004 www.dagabicucina.com Dagabi is offering free delivery and takeout of its full menu; visit its Facebook page for nightly specials and call to place your order. Dry Storage 3601 Arapahoe Avenue 720-420-0918 www.drystorageco.com
Call ahead or walk up to the window to order bread and ingredients from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, or from the full menu from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m to 3 p.m.; you can also order on the eatery’s website. Saturday and Sunday. Details are up on the bakery’s Facebook page. Efrain’s 1630 63rd Street 303-440-4045 www.efrainsrestaurant.com Call the Mexican restaurant with your order from its abbreviated to-go menu; see details on its Facebook page. Eureka! 1048 Pearl Street 720-259-3636 www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com Call with your to-go order, or opt for delivery with Uber Eats, Hungry Buffs, DoorDash or Postmates. See updates on its Instagram page. Firehouse Subs 534 West South Boulder Road, 303-665-9363 1695 29th Street, Boulder, 303-440-7827 www.firehousesubs.com The sandwich shop is accepting phone orders for takeout. In addition, online order and delivery from third-party services are available at some locations; visit the website for more info. Five Guys Multiple Boulder-area locations www.fiveguys.com Select locations of the burger chain are open for takeout and delivery; visit Five Guys’
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website for details. Flower Child 2580 Arapahoe Avenue 303-386-8090 www.iamaflowerchild.com Flower Child is offering takeout (call or order on the restaurant’s website) and delivery via DoorDash. It will be donating all tips on to-go orders to its furloughed employees and has also started a GoFundMe page for its Team Relief Fund. Folsom Thai 1575 Folsom Street 303-955-4437 www.folsomthaiatboulder. com Call the restaurant to order pick-up, or order delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub or Hungry Buffs. Foolish Craig’s 1611 Pearl Street 303-247-9383 www.foolishcraigs.com www.Order takeout or delivery via Hungry Buffs on the eatery’s website. The Front Range Catering Co. 5741 Arapahoe Avenue 303-449-1981 www.frontrangecatering.com Order online or by phone by 10 a.m. to pick up your meal between 3 to 6 pm daily. Credit cards only. Hapa 1117 Pearl Street www.hapasushi.com Call the restaurant to order takeout, or order online for third-party delivery. Hotel Boulderado/Spruce Farm & Fish
2115 13th Street 303-442-4880 www.boulderado.com spruceboulderado.com Call to order food from a limited to-go menu as well as drinks from the bar. Japango 1136 Pearl Street 303-938-0330 www.boulderjapango.com Call or visit the sushi spot’s website to order takeout; delivery is available through Uber Eats. Jill’s 900 Walnut Street 720-406-7399 www.stjulien.com A limited menu is available for takeout from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; call the restaurant directly to order. The Kitchen 1039 Pearl Street 303-544-5973 www.thekitchenbistros.com The Kitchen is offering family meals for takeout; orders must be placed by phone and pre-paid for the next day. See its website for details. Le Peep Multiple Boulder-area locations www.lepeep.com Select locations of the breakfast and lunch restaurant are offering takeout; visit Le Peep’s website for details. Marco’s Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations www.marcos.com All of the pizza place’s locations are offering takeout and delivery; visit its website for details.
Mateo 1837 Pearl Street 303-443-7766 www.mateorestaurant.com Call to order takeout from a shortened menu. The eatery will also be offering delivery through DoorDash soon.
Noodles & Company Multiple Boulder locations www.noodles.com Diners can call individual locations or order on the restaurant’s website or mobile app for takeout; delivery is available via DoorDash.
Modern Market Eatery Multiple Boulder and Longmont locations. www.modernmarket.com The cafe chain is offering free delivery from all its locations for orders over $15 (order via its website); in addition, diners can order on site and carry out their meal.
Oak at Fourteenth 1400 Pearl Street 303-444-3622 www.oakatfourteenth.com A limited menu (see Oak’s website for details) is available for takeout from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5:30 through 8 p.m. Sunday; call the restaurant to order. Oak expects to offer delivery shortly and anticipates providing staff meals several times per week to all employees.
Motomaki 1600 28th Street www.motomaki.com All locations are currently open for pick-up and delivery; place your order on the mini-chain’s website. Mustard’s Last Stand 1719 Broadway 303-444-5841 www.mustardslaststandcolorado.com Get your Chicago-style dogs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call to order takeout or do delivery via Grubhub or DoorDash (Denver) and Hungry Buffs or Grubhub (Boulder). Stay up to date with Mustard’s Instagram page. Next Door American Eatery 1035 Pearl Street 720-542-8159 1232 South Hover Street, Longmont, 303-325-9690 www.nextdooreatery.com Takeout and delivery via a variety of third-party services is available. Visit the chain’s website for details and to place your order.
Papa John’s Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations www.papajohns.com The pizza chain is offering takeout and no-contact delivery; visit its website for individual location info and to place online orders. Papa Murphy’s Multiple Boulder-area locations www.papamurphys.com Order on Papa Murphy’s website to get takeout (or delivery) of take-and-bake pizza. The Post Brewing Co. All locations www.postbrewing.com All three outposts (Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder) will be filling delivery and to-go orders from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. Call for curbside pick-up or DoorDash for delivery.
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Restaurants Open for Take Out or Delivery Potbelly Sandwich Shop 1685 29th Street 720-213-7266 www.potbelly.com Call or order online for pickup and delivery. Proto’s Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations www.protospizza.com The local Neapolitan-style pizza chain. Takeout from 11 am to 8 pm daily. Call your closest location to place an order. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 1101 Walnut Street, Boulder 303-444-3690 www.riograndemexican. com Limited takeout menu from noon until 8 am; you can also donate to a staff support fund on GoFundMe. River and Woods 2328 Pearl Street 303-993-6301 www.riverandwoodsboulder.com Call or email order@ riverandwoodsboulder.com from 11 am to 7 pm. “Eat at home” menu for take-andbake options or an abbreviated version of its regular menu. Takeout and delivery are available. Roadhouse Boulder Depot 2366 Junction Place 303-443-2167 www.roadhouseboulderdepot.com Call the restaurant directly for takeout orders, or get delivery via Grubhub or Uber Eats. Roxie’s Tacos 1325 Broadway, Boulder
303-444-4465 www.roxiestacos.com Get a fix of two great cuisines — Indian and Mexican — by calling the taco shop or ordering on its website for takeout and free delivery. Salt 1047 Pearl Street 303-444-7258 www.saltthebistro.com Takeout and delivery are both available by calling the restaurant directly; in addition, you can order delivery through DoorDash. Santo 1265 Alpine Avenue 303-442-6100 www.santoboulder.com Curbside pick-up between 7 am and 8 pm. M-F. Thirdparty delivery options; stay up to date on its Facebook page. Sforno Trattoria 1308 Pearl Street 303-449-1787 www.sfornoboulder.com Call to place takeaway orders; you can also order delivery through DoorDash. Shine Restaurant & Potion Bar 2480 Canyon Boulevard, 303-449-0120 www.shineboulder.com Call in your to-go order, or visit Shine’s website to order delivery. The Sink 1165 13th Street 303-444-7465 www.thesink.com Call the Sink to place a takeout order from its full menu (hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily.) Delivery is also available through Hungry Buffs,
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Grubhub and DoorDash. Stay up-to-date on promotions and specials on the eatery’s Facebook page. Snarfburger 2000 Arapahoe Road,303444-7711 www.snarfburger.com Call ahead for takeout now. Snarf’s Sandwiches Multiple Boulder locations www.eatsnarfs.com Order takeout by phone, Snarf’s website or mobile app. You can also order delivery via DoorDash. Snooze 1617 Pearl Street 303-225-7344 www.snoozeeatery.com All locations are offering delivery. Find details and order online at the breakfast joint’s website. A Spice of Life 5541 Central Avenue 303-443-4049 www.aspiceoflife.com Order (by phone or on Spice’s website) at least 24 hours in advance for delivery or pick-up of the catering company’s individual meals. Steak House No. 316 1922 13th Street 720-729-1922 www.steakhouse316.com The steakhouse is offering takeaway and curbside pick-up; place your order by phone. Sweet Cow Three Boulder-area locations www.sweetcowicecream.com All of the ice cream shop’s locations are offering pick-up and delivery; order on Sweet Cow’s website.
The Taj 2630 Baseline Road 303-494-5216 www.tajindianboulder.com Call the Indian restaurant to order takeout or delivery. Texas Roadhouse Multiple Boulder-area locations www.texasroadhouse.com Place your takeout order by phone, online or via mobile app. Torchy’s 2805 Pearl Street 720-617-4462 www.torchystacos.com Order on the taco shop’s website for takeout or delivery. Twisted Pine Brewing Co. 3201 Walnut Street 303-786-9270 www.twistedpinebrewing.com The brewery is offering curbside pick-up of food and beer, and delivers food via DoorDash. Details are up on its Facebook and Instagram pages. Verde 3070 28th Street, Boulder, 720-470-4348 640 Main Street, Louisville, 720-746-9471 www.verdeeatdrink.com Eatery’s website for takeout orders, or order delivery through Hungry Buffs and Chow Now (Boulder) or Uber Eats and DoorDash (Louisville). Village Coffee Shop 1605 Folsom Street, Boulder 303-442-9689 www.villagecoffeeshopboulder.com The longstanding diner is offering takeout and delivery; call to order.
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Wahoo’s Tacos and More 2790 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-473-9072 1087 South Hover Road, Longmont, 303-776-5625 www.wahoos.com The seafood shack/taqueria mashup is open for takeout and delivery via DoorDash and Grubhub. Visit its website for individual location information. West End Tavern 926 Pearl Street 303-444-3535 www.thewestendtavern Boulder can get its barbecue fix by calling the West End for curbside takeout from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm; if you want delivery, order on DoorDash. West Flanders Brewing Co. 1125 Pearl Street, Boulder 303-447-2739 www.wfbrews.com Call to place a takeout order from its full menu (hours are 2 to 8 pm daily.) Delivery is also available through Hungry Buffs, Grubhub and DoorDash. Stay up-to-date on promotions and specials on the eatery’s Facebook page. Whole Sol 1420 Pearl Street 720-475-1355 www.wholesol.com The juice bar is offering takeout and delivery. Order on its website.
Broomfield
Blake’s Taphouse 16860 Sheridan Parkway 720-583-2920 www.blakestaphouse.com The full menu is available for takeout from 11 am to 7 pm. daily. The Gourmet Kitchen
1200 Miramonte Street 303-768-8970 www.thegourmetkitchen.biz The caterer is offering delivery and curbside pick-up. Call to order; online ordering on the website. Go Fish 2055 West 136th Avenue 720-593-1888 www.facebook.com/gofishbroomfield The sushi bar is open for takeout orders and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates. See updates on the Instagram pages @pokeconceptco and @gofishsushi.
Lafayette
Community 206 South Public Road 720-890-3793 www.eatatcommunity.com Community is offering takeout and free delivery within a five-mile radius (with orders of over $20). Place an order by phone or on its website and keep up on its Facebook page. Reelfish 2770 Arapahoe Road, 720-630-8053 www.eatreelfish.com Order on the chippie’s website for takeout from 11 am to 8 pm. Eats & Sweets 401 S Public Rd (303) 665-3287 www.eatsandsweets.biz Dine-in, take-out and delivery. Liquid Mechanics Family-friendly brewery with a food truck. Now offering sit down service. 297 US-287 #100 (720) 550-7813 www.liquidmechanicsbrewing.com
The Post 105 West Emma Street 303-593-2066 www.postbrewing.com/lafayette/ M-Th. Curbiste pick up now also offering sitdown service with reservations.
Longmont
Caprese Trattoria 1067 South Hover Road 303-485-6240 www.capresetrattoria.com Call the restaurant directly from noon to 8 p.m. for takeout and delivery; it’s also offering delivery via DoorDash. Visit its Facebook page for more information. Cheba Hut 635 Main Street 720-600-4949 www.chebahut.com Order takeout on the sandwich shop’s website, by phone or mobile app, or use DoorDash for delivery. Jefes Tacos & Tequila 246 Main Street 303-827-3790 jefeslongmont.com The taqueria offering takeout from 4 to 8 pm daily; call to order, and find updates on its Facebook page.
Louisville
740 Front 740 Front Street 720-519-1972 www.740front.com Curbside pick-up on Wed noon to 7 pm. (for pick-up F/Sat 5 to 7 pm.) and Thurs noon to 7 pm. Hours may expand; updates will be made on the steakhouse’s website. The Melting Pot 732 Main Street 303-666-7777 www.meltingpot.com Get sweet or savory fondue to go-call to order pick-up.
LaMar’s Donuts 133 McCaslin Boulevard 720-890-3875 www.lamars.com All locations are providing takeout and delivery; visit the La Mar’s website for contact info and delivery options. Moxie Bread Co. 641 Main Street, Louisville 720-420-9616 www.moxiebreadco.com Offering online and walk-up ordering from 8 a.m. to 4 pm daily (no cash transactions). Updates are being posted on its Instagram page. Waterloo 817 Main Street (303) 993-2094 www.waterloolouisville.com DINE-IN SERVICE NOW OPEN! Daily 11 am to close! We can’t wait to serve you again!
Lyons
Pizza Bar 66 430 Main Street 303-823-6262 www.pizzabar66.com Order takeout by phone or on Pizza Bar’s website; updated hours and info are on its Facebook page.
Superior
Chuck E. Cheese 305 Marshall Road 720-304-3107 www.chuckecheese.com If your kid can’t live without the chain’s pizza for another day, call your local joint for pick-up orders or choose delivery via Grubhub, DoorDash or Uber Eats.
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Boulder. Health and safety is a priority at ABC. Our camps have undergone a number of changes and will meet all state and county guidelines. Ages 5 and older. Indoor and outdoor day camp options. Indoor camps are M-F or M-W, 9 am to 3 pm or 9 am to noon. Days are filled with climbing, outside games, arts and crafts, and field trips. Groups will be kept small and the number of people in the gym will be limited. Outdoor camps are packed with climbing, adventure, and fun! M-F, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm for kids age 7+. Kids will climb in areas such as the Flatirons, Eldorado Canyon, and Boulder Canyon. At this time parents are required to drop off and pick up their children from the climbing area. Location: 1960 32nd Street. For registration and more information please call (303) 443-5437 or email info@abckidsclimbing.com or visit www.abckidsclimbing.com. See ad.
Airborne Gymnastics & Dance
Longmont and Frederick. Day camps. Ages 4-12. M-F in Longmont, T/Th in Frederick. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Half-day options available. Imaginative themes like Superheroes, Star Wars, and Musical Theater—plus Gymnastics and Ninja Skills camps! See our website for details. Fees vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue, Longmont; 3773 Monarch Street, Frederick. Call (303) 651-1456 or email Longmont@ AirborneGym.com or please check out www.airbornegym.com for more information.
Alaya Preschool Summer Camp
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Lafayette. Ages 6+. 9 am to 3 pm. M-F. June 1st thr u August 14th. Wildly popula r horse camps for horse-crazy kids! Camps run every week of the summer. Tuition: $445. Safety-oriented. Beginner through advanced levels. Camps include riding lessons, horse painting and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse care and safety lessons, games, and a horse show.
Boulder. For ages 3 through kindergarten. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Alaya’s curriculum is experiential, play-based and grounded in the exploration and appreciation for the richness of ordinary, everyday life. Creative arts, social play, exploration and discovery on an acre of yards and gardens. Location: 3340 19th St. 80304. Call (303) 449-5248, email alaya@alayapreschool.org or visit our website www.alayapreschool.org for more information about our year-round program.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Bixby Summer Camp
Arts HUB Camp Program
Lafayette. Ages 5 to 18. June 1-August 14. The Arts HUB provides high quality theater, dance, art, and Coding-with-Kids camps in the summer. For this unique summer, the Arts HUB is offering three formats of programming: kits for activities at home, virtual camps, and camps at the HUB with proper health and safety precautions. The Arts HUB facility & grounds house art and dance studios, a 196-seat theater, and outdoor activity spaces. Camps $55- $550. Call (303) 229-1127 or email info@artshub.org or check out www.artshub.org for more information.
Boulder. Enter ing g rades K-7th. 8:30 am to 3 pm; Extended day care available from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Social Distancing does not preclude joy and fun! Variety of activities including local field trips, arts and crafts, sports, science, water games, gardening and free time. Bixby offers over three shady acres with a large sandbox and unique play structures. Please go to www.bixbyschool.org for more information. Sign Up Today! http://bit. ly/BixbySummer2020. See ad.
Avid4 Adventure Camps
Boulder. Ages 3 to 7 years. M-F. June 1st to July 17th. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. (Est. 2000). Blossom French Bilingual Preschool offers a Waldorf-inspired cur r iculum blended with French language and culture. Camp activities involve language, music, arts, and culinary experiences. All activities are taught in French and English: cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. Blossom is fully licensed. $405/week. 5% discount to siblings and BFFs. Call Marie-Pierre Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or you can email thelanguageoffood@gmail.com.
Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps
BackStory Theatre Youth Classes & Camps
Broomfield. Ages 3-18 years. Day camp. BackStory has offered high-quality theatre education, exploration, and community performances for over 10 years! We are still registering students for summer camps/activities for beginning to intermediate students. Any camps that do not run will receive a 100% refund. Virtual options may also be available! See schedules online. Fees vary. For more information and updates, please email info@backstorytheatre.org, call (720) 263-0836, or check us out at www.backstorytheatre.org/bsta-classes.
We offer one-on-one sessions to meet individual needs! Financial assistance available
Social Language
Blossom French Bilingual Preschool
With a focus on the health and safety of campers and staff, we’ve made significant changes to our 2020 camp offerings. Boulder County Day Camps Pre K - 7th: Small Group Outdoor Adventures and Camp at Home. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm plus weeklong Online Camp AM & PM sessions. We provide experiences that empower kids to choose active, outdoor lifestyles. Kids gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the outdoors. Experienced, health and background screened instructors. For more info, please visit www.avid4.com/programsoverview call (720) 249-2412, or you can email info@avid4.com
Looking for summer speech services?
Boulder. Ages 3-14. M-F 8 am to 4 pm. Boulder Country Day’s summer camp is a great place for young campers to create a super fun summer! BCD offers week–long day camps for students ages 3-5 and a wide variety of morning specialty camps for student ages 5-14 including Legos®, ar t, sports, chess, cooking, science, music, technology, world languages and more. Specialty campers ages 5-8 can extend their day until 4 pm through the afternoon camp. BCD is state of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Cost varies depending on selections. Location: Gunbarrel. For more information please visit at www.bouldercountryday.org/summer or email summer@bouldercountryday.org for more information.
Communication Delays
Articulation Language Comprehension Stuttering Evaluations and Expression Summer camps coming in July:
Reptile Rendezvous (ages 4-6, social communication); Colorado Speaks (teens who stutter); Hears to You (children ages 7-12 who have hearing loss)
Email slhc@colorado.edu for more info!
Bixby Summer Camp
K - 7 T H GRA DE SO CI A L DI ST A N CING DOE S NOT P R E CL U DE J O Y A ND FUN! Experienced Staff
3+ Acres Lunch Provided
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Boulder Children’s Chorale
Bou lder. G r a des 2 - 8. Ju ne 8 -12. 9 am to 12 pm. Come sing with us this summer! Our half-day camp is open to all children entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2020. All abilities are welcome-no prior experience is required! Participants will be grouped by age and receive instruction in choral singing, music literacy, and performance skills in a fun, engaging l e a r n i n g e nv i r o n m e n t . G a m e s, community building activities, and a culminating performance. Tuition: $225 ($200 for early registration by Apr il 30). Sibli ng Discount: $25. Students should bring a water bottle and small snack each day. Call (303) 554-7692 or email us at julie@boulderchorale.org or www. boulderchorale.org/boulder-childrenschorale for more information.
Boulder Parks and Recreation
Boulder. Ages 4-17. Summer day camps and school day off camps. Enjoy action-packed days from goats + gardens to boating, climbing, mountain biking, theater and a diverse array of exciting, age-appropriate games, sports, aquatics, arts, crafts and more. Register today for a great summer of fun and adventure. Choose from more than 100 state-certified camps featuring arts, dance, drama, gymnastics, golf, sports, swimming, boating, biking, Frisbee®, Legos®, goats and gardens and more! Times and locations (all in Boulder) vary. Call (303) 413-7620 or visit www. BPRCamps.org for more information.
Boulder JCC Early Childhood Summer Camp
Boulder. Camp is open! Camp is dependent and based on local and state guidelines in partnership with the Boulder County Health Department and State Licensing. Ages toddlers entering Pre-K. Monday - Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm. The Boulder JCC early childhood summer camps explore nature, gardening, art, friendships, science, music, and more. Location: 6007 Oreg Ave, 80303. Contact Susie Valdez at Susie.Valdez@boulderjcc. org for camp availability or with any questions. For more information visit www.boulderjcc.org.
Boulder JCC Day Camp
Boulder. Camp is open! Camp is dependent and based on local and state guidelines in partnership with the Boulder County Health Department and State Licensing. Ages entering Kindergarten- rising 7th graders. Monday - Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm. Building resilience, grit, teamwork, independence, creativity, friendships, problem-solving, and personal growth. Location: 6007 Oreg Ave, 80303. Contact (303) 998-1900 or email Julia. Paeglis@boulderjcc.org with any questions. Visit www.boulderjcc.org/ camps for more information.
Boulder Performing Arts Musical Theater Camps
Boulder. Ages 5-12. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Camps that teach your children to have self-confidence, be assertive, be creative, work as a team and star as an individual. Free Friday performance on stage. Developing skills in singing, acting, dancing, painting & story telling Everyone gets a challenging part in Peter Pan, Into The Woods Jr, Star Wars Jedi Training, Fun With Frozen, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, scenes and songs from your favorite Broadway shows. Over 37 years in Boulder. $350-$750. Call Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 859-4195 or email boulderperformingarts2@ gmail.com or check out www.bpac.biz for more information.
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Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music, Art and Science Camp
Boulder. CANCELED. Ages 4-9. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. Let’s Go! Camp OKC is an early childhood, week-long music camp that blends a variety of musical experiences with instrument construction, science, dramatic play, a xylophone orchestra and a final performance into one amazing week. A magic carpet will transport the children around the world. Our young travelers will return home with their own handmade instruments to play along with their complimentary digital album of the music from camp. $55 non-refundable registration fee and $250 tuition. New Dates: July 13-17 & July 20-24. A healthy gluten- and nut-free snack and smoothie provided every day. Call Laura Nordson at (303) 880-9494 or email bouldercampokc@ gmail.com or check out www.campokc. com for more information.
discovering ourselves through safe, fun, and engaging activities. These programs are designed to keep your child engaged and happy. Your child will experience all of this and more if registered! Please email the General Programs Supervisor, Becca Mack at Becca.mack@cityoflafayette.com with questions. Visit www.cityoflafayette. com/camps for more information and to register.
City of Longmont Summer Recreation
L ong mont. Ages p r escho ol a nd youth. Daily, weekly and summer camp options. Programs var y on times, dates and locations. Longmont Recreation and Golf offers camps and programs for preschool and youth. Full-day, half-day, specialty and onetime options available. Sports camps, swim programs, general interest camps and a full-day summer camp are all provided. Check us out! Call Recreation Services at (303) 6518404, or email us at RecSupport@ longmontcolorado.gov or visit www. longmontcolorado.gov/rec for more information.
Center for Musical Arts Summer Music Camps
Lafayette. All ages. Lessons, classes, camps. Join the Center for Musical Arts online to bring music into your home.. We have online music programs for all ages! Music Together for toddlers and their caregivers on a paywhat-you-can basis, online lessons, and more! Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road. For more information please visit us online at www. centerformusicalarts.org.
City of Lafayette
Lafayette. Ages 5-12. Summer Day Camps. Our school-age camp (ages 5-12) is scheduled to run from June 1st to July 31st, M-F, from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Lafayette’s summer day camp will be following state and county guidelines for Covid-19 to ensure the operation of a safe summer camp. Please check www.cityof lafayette. com/camps for current information. Summer is a time for our imaginations to run wild: a time for laughing, making life-long friends, learning through hands-on adventures, and
Colorado Mountain Ranch
Boulder. Summer Day Camp. Rising Grades 2-11. M-F, June 1-August 14, 2020. Fees include extended care 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. The Camp Day is 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. Voted Boulder’s Best Summer Camp year after year! Si nce 1947, ca mp ers have su ng “You’re the Best in All the World!” for our amazing people, place, & programs. HORSES are a favorite! Also team-building, ropes course, mountainboarding, gymnastics & trampoline, archery, and many more outdoor activities. Upbeat staff in residence, kids’ own community in the mountains, transportation provided and long-day included. $495 per week. Equipment needed: Backpack with long pants, socks, and close-toe shoes (a must for horseback-riding and mountainboarding), lunch, water bottle, and jacket every day! Check us out at www.coloradomountain ranch.com Call Lynn or Gail at (303) 442-4557 or office@coloradomountainranch.com for more information.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Central City Opera Performing Arts Intensive
Englewood. Ages 15-18. June 8 -13. M-Sat. 9 am to 4 pm with a 7 pm performance on Saturday. Hosted by Kent Denver, this camp is designed to give high schoolers wholistic training in the performing arts. Modeled after CCO’s artists training program for young professionals, campers will receive training in singing, stage movement, yoga for singers, diction, stage combat, vocal health, and acting. The grand finale is a performance of scenes from age-appropriate musicals and opera. $470. Bring comfortable clothes, water bottle, lunch, yoga mat, black dress clothes and shoes for performance. Call Emily Murdock (303) 331-7026 or please ema i l education@centralcityopera.org or check out www.centralcityopera.org/ performing-ar ts-intensive-at-kentdenver/ for more information.
Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 13-18. Colorado Junior Crew offers rowing camps for new and experienced rowers 13+ at Boulder Reservoir weekdays throughout the Summer. Our camps a re the per fect time to t r y this addicting sport - the water is calm and the temperatures are warm. Kids can discover if rowing is for them without com m itting to an enti re season. Sessions are structured into 2- week blocks; 1.5 hours morning, Monday Thursday. Equipment needed: Facial covering, water bottle, hat, sunglasses and form-fitting shorts like bike shorts. Visit www.cjcrew.org for session dates, fees, and additional information. Please email info@cjcrew.org or check our www.cjcrew.org for more information.
Summer at CU Science Discovery
Boulder/Anschutz. Ages 5-18. We offer summer camps and high school classes covering a range of science, technology, engineering and math topics. Our programs provide an eclectic mix of engaging, experiential learning activities that are sure to ignite a passion for project-based learning, exploration and summer fun! Instructors include CU faculty and graduate scientists who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From escape room
and game design, to video production, robotics, aerospace engineer ing, entrepreneurial tech, medicine and bioengineering—we have something for everyone! Visit us at www.colorado. edu/sciencediscovery/ for complete program offerings and descriptions. See ad.
zero experience to sightreading songs on the piano. Certain camps will also feature composition and improv basics or a focus on piano performance. Performance opportunities at all camps (remote group recitals, pending changes). One-on-one lessons can be added to camp package. Please email dynamicjoymusic@gmail.com or check out www.dynamicjoymusic.com for more information.
Front Range Anglers on Pearl Street
Teen Stuttering Camp
Boulder. Ages 11-18. Day Camp. Dates: July 27th – August 1st, from 9 am to 4 pm. This intensive therapy program helps build communication skills in adolescents who stutter. Individual and group therapy sessions, as well as offcampus excursions are used to provide a supportive camper environment. The activities help campers build con f idence, bet ter ma nage t hei r stuttering, and communicate more effectively. Campers will develop individualized communication goals that will be taken with them into the new school year. For more information, contact Julie Breidenstein at (303) 4923066 or at slhc@colorado.edu. See ad.
Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs
Lafayette. Ages 5-15. Week-long day camps. M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 1st July 31st. Sports*Arts*Tech*and More. Exciting NEW camps being offered in 2020! Over 70+ camps to choose from. Full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall. Take a break and cool off in the pool daily. Experienced adult director for every camp. 5:1 camper/staff ratio. Voted one of the top camps in Boulder County. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $320 to $450 per week. Please visit us online at www. d aws on s cho ol. org /su m m e r c a mp s or you can email us directly at summercamps@dawsonschool.org for questions. See ad.
EVO Rock + Fitness
Louisville. Ages 6-14. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm & 9 am to 12 pm. EVO Rock + Fitness has a fantastic full- and half- day summer camps planned for your kiddo. Starting June 1, our enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors will teach campers the basics of toprope climbing, bouldering, and climbing technique with fun climbing games and other surprise activities. $380/wk per child full-day; $260/wk per child half- day. Early drop off and late pick up available. We provide rental gear for the week but feel free to bring your own shoes and harness along with a bag lunch, snacks, and water. Due to severe allergies, we do not allow peanut or tree nut products. 5-day Outdoor Camps also available. Ca ll (303) 317-3770 or you ca n email nicholas@evorock.com with any questions or go online for more information or to sign up online at www.evorock.com/louisville-co/.
Summer Camps
Boulder. Ages 6 and up. Cooking camps all summer long. Starting May 26th, ending the first week of August 3rd. 9 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 4 pm. Camp themes: Latin, Baking, Asia, Italy. $310/ week. Call (303) 953-8364 or email events@foodlabboulder.com or check us out online at www.foodlabboulder. com/kids-summer-camp for more information.
Dynamic Joy Music Camps
Boulder County area. May-August. M-F. Individual remote lesson packages (open to all ages kids + adults), & remote group lessons (ages 5-7, 8-12, or 13+), are now being offered in lieu of traditional camps (pending changes). Explore multiple aspects of music: music theory, music history, music appreciation, rhythm, & piano technique will be taught using games, singing, piano, percussion, and art, and will be tailored to the level of remote campers. Beginner level classes come w/ a promise your child goes from
Pre-Engineering, and more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete details and you can register online at www.FriendsSummerCamp.org or call (303) 499-1999.
Boulder. Ages 9 -14. Day camps. Kids Fly Fishing Camp. June 8-12, June 22-26 & July 6-10. M-F. 8:30 am to 3 pm. Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certified. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kid’s camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about fly fishing. Safety and a quality fishing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Price: $595.00 for the week. Location: 2344 Pearl Street, 80302. Call (303) 494-1375 or please email antonio@ frontrangeanglers.com or please check www.frontrangeanglers.com for more information.
Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
Boulder. 5-14 years. Multi-Sport Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. June 1-July 17. After-camp care available until 5:30 pm. Half-day option for Pre-K and K campers (lim ited number of 4-year-old campers permitted; restrictions apply). Empowerment, Confidence, Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Just 4 Girls. Learn and play multiple sports daily, which may include lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, fitness, and more in a wa r m a nd spi r ited envi ron ment. Staffed by highly qualified coaches, teachers, and athletes, Game On! is more than your average sum mer camp. Location: Douglass Elementary School, 840 N. 75th Street. Call (720) 893-2386 or email boulder@ gameonsports4girls.com or check out www.gameonsports4girls.com/boulder for more information.
Friends School Summer Programs 2020
Boulder. Ages 3 -14. Day ca mp. Week-long, morning, & afternoon sessions. June 8th through July 24th. Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Ca mp, Explorer’s Ca mp, Ci rcus Classes, Cooking, Art, Drama, Dance, 3D Printing, Photography, Soccer, Computer Programming, Architecture,
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Heroes & Heroines, Ents & Elves: Middle Earth and Beyond
SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | MATH
Experiential learning and summer fun for ages 5-18! • Outdoor ecology, fossils and geology • Minecraft, video game design and board game design • Escape room design, Amazing Race challenges • Programming and robotics • Video production, iMovie and stop-motion • Applied physics, space science and aerospace • DNA science, medicine, bioengineering and more!
Online. Ages 4-12. July 6-10. 9 am to 12 pm. Students will create their own fairy tales based on the characters and themes in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings as well as popular Grimm Brothers Tales and Aesop’s Fables. Explore fantasy worlds, design your own sets, develop awareness through theater and film, and express yourself t h r o u g h m u si c a n d m ove m e nt. Cost: $35-$70 based on registration options. Call (720) 577-5441 or email info@integralsteps.org or check out integralsteps.org/heroes for more information.
K-8 Summer Camps and High School Classes CU Boulder and CU Anschutz
May 26 - July 31 Register online: colorado.edu/sciencediscovery
303.492.7188
Children’s Peace Garden
Virtual. Ages 5-12. Full-day summer camps, M-F. June-August. Virtual Summer Camp with technology and technology-free adaptations. Two camp themes per week, M-F, with activities and lessons to fill 4 hours per day. Camp themes include Growing Your Own Garden, Farm to Table Cooking, Art on the Farm, Goats, Bees, and Worms, Back to the Land, and Keep Your Garden Growing. Each camp offers daily Zoom calls, activities for your child and the whole family, hands-on learning video lessons, and recipes. Our camps are geared to give your child a fun, educational, and engaging summer camp experience f r o m h o m e w it h a l l m a t e r i a l s provided. Register to save your spot online at www.growinggardens.org. Register to save your seat by calling (303) 443-9952 or online at www. growinggardens.org.
B.A.M.M.
Online. Ages 4-12. July 20-24. 9 am-12 pm. Is your child inquisitive about the world around them? Inspire them with a rich integration of biology, art, music, and movement. Themes are introduced kinesthetically through music and movement, deepened through science, & expressed through the arts. Cost: $35-70 based on registration options Call (720) 577-5441 or please do email us at info@integralsteps.org or check out www.integralsteps.org/ bamm-summer for more information.
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SMARTY: Oh, The Places We’ll Go
Online Ages 4-16. July 13-17. 9 am to 12 pm. Using music, art, yoga and Spanish as our guides, come along on a jour ney a round the world! Through Integral Steps’ integrative programming, students will explore a multi-medium artistic environment, through STEAM learning. Expand your horizons through song, ar t, Spanish, and creative thinking. Don’t forget to pack your imagination! M-Th. $35-70 based on registration options. Call (720) 577-5441 or email us at info@integralsteps.org or check out www.integralsteps.org/smarty for more information.
Keitanat Har HaShem
Boulder. Grades 1-5. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. One-week sessions. Each week is filled with games, swimming, baking, crafts, field trips, music, building community, making friends and MORE in a Jewish environment! Location: Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Road, 80303. Call Caroline Saliman at (303) 499-7077 or email camp@harhashem.org or please check www.campharhashem.org for more information.
Kids Climbing Camp
Longmont. Ages 7-14. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm, and 9 am to 3 pm. LCC has re con f ig u re d ou r su m mer ca mp offerings to still give your kids an experience of learning the skills of climbing, having fun with friends, building coordination, strength and flexibility. Within limitations of social distancing and reduced numbers. You deserve a break and your kids deserve a carefree summer. Space is limited so register today! Full Day $412.50 / $371.25 (early bird). Half Day: $302.50 / $272.25 (early bird) *Early Bird discount expires 1 week before camp begins. All equipment is provided. Call Shauna Hylenski at (720) 340-3640 or email info@longmontclimbingcollective. c om or che ck on l i ne at www. longmontclimbingcollective.com for more information.
Learning Pathways Reading Camps
Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Day camp. M-F. June 8-26 and July 13-31. Summer reading camps and reading intensives for emerging or struggling reader s. Use of evidenc e -ba se d structured literacy employing trained Orton-Gillingham instructors. The methodology proven to help any child learn to read. Location: 1790 30th Street, 80301. Call Deborah Kratovil at (303) 499-1941 or please visit us at www.learningpathwayscolorado.com or email lpboulder@gmail.com for more information.
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Little Folks Folk School
Boulder. Ages 6 -12. June 8 - 19, weekdays. Music and dance from around the world. Little Folks Folk School brings folk music, dance and community together for a fun summer experience! We will be teaching music through singing and instrumentation on ukulele, percussion, recorder and violin. Dances will be taught from several different countries and will be accompanied by live music per for med by kids! Call K risten Demaree (253) 332-2845 or email boulder fol kschool@gmail.com or check out www.littlefolksfolkschool. org for more information.
Longmont Christian School Summer Day Camp
Longmont. Ages 5-11. M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Where kids experience fun, faith, and friendship! All kids ages 5-11 will engage in creative, fun experiences that help them grow in their Christian faith and make new friends. It’s your total summer solution for school-age kids! Up to 9 weeks of camp, each with a unique theme. Created by the makers of the world’s leading VBS! Open to everyone! $215. Call (303) 776-3254 or check out www.longmontchristian.org for more information.
LDTA Ballet & Dance Camp
Longmont. Ages 3-18. June 9-July 25. M-Th. 10 am to 4 pm. Sauté through the summer with classes and weekly camps featuring ballet instruction plus variations, pointe, Chinese, jazz, aerial, stage combat, modern, and more! Choreograph your own summer program with 1-6 week sessions. Camps for young dancers include a weekly theme & crafts. Join us as we celebrate over 22 years as Northern Colorado’s premier preprofessional ballet school. Fees begin at $90. Equipment needed: Girls: solid black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Boys: Solid colored shor ts/t ights/pa nts, wh ite socks, black/white ballet slippers. Call (303) 317-2707 or office@ldtacademy.com. For additional infor mation, visit www.LDTAcademy.com.
Longs Peak United Methodist Church
Longmont. Ages 3½ to 11. Day camp. Knights of the North Castle: Quest for the King’s Armor Vacation Bible School. July 20-24. M-F, from 9 am to 12 pm. Join the Quest that invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power! Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and begin their quest. They’ll explore Old a nd New Test a ment stor ies a nd discover different pieces of protective armor-the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Justice, the Shoes of Peace, the Shield of Faith, and the Helmet of Salvation—at work in the lives of familiar Bible characters, and explore how that armor works in their own lives as they follow and serve God. Help kids take up the gauntlet and accept the challenge to “armor up” and be strong by remaining with God and sharing God’s love to the world! L ocat ion: 1421 El m hu rst Drive, 80503. Call (303) 776-0399 or email kids@lpumc.org or visit w w w. t m a b . c o k e s b u r y v b s . c o m / longspeakumc for more information.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Does your child love to Laugh? Play? Make Believe?
SUMMER CAMPS For 4 to 11 Year olds
NOW REGISTERING! Create and adapt plays from storybooks.
Laugh. Play. Create. Make believe. Perform.
Mackintosh Academy Boulder Campus Specialty Summer Camps
Boulder. Ages 5-17. M-F. June 8 to August 7. Summer might look a little different this year, but don’t let your child miss out on some unique virtual specialty camps! Help your child explore their interests, discover new ones and make new friends. We have everything from arts to inventions and all the good stuff in between. Create a custom summer camp experience that meets the needs of your children and your schedule. For a full listing of summer camps and to register, please visit www.mackboulder.com.
Miss Joanie Drama
Boulder. Ages 4-11. M-F. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Using a theme specific to each week, children are guided to create adaptations of plays from favorite story books. From Dr. Seuss and Fairy tales to Fancy Nancy and animal stories, imaginations run wild as we write and perform plays with these themes. Free performances each Friday for friends and family. Laugh, play, explore and perform! Su m m e r s e ssion s $35 0/we ek. Equipment needed: water bottle, lunch/ snacks, sunscreen Contact Joanie Rubald by emailing her at joanie@ missjoaniedrama.com or check out www.missjoaniedrama.com for more information. See ad.
FREE PERFORMANCE EVERY FRIDAY FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Mountain Kids Summer Day Camp
Louisville. For ages 5-12. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! Mat u r e, exp er ienc e d st a f f, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics, NinjaZone and Dance, optional swimming lessons, open swim, rock climbing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H 2O bot tle, a nd lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027. Call (303) 665-8287 or email camp@ mountainkidslouisville.com or visit www.mountainkidslouisville.com for more information.
SUMMER 2020
Week-long, all-day camps at beautiful Salberg Park facility, 3045 19th St. Boulder Formerly the Boulder Dinner Theater Academy
303.902.9106
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Montessori Academy
Middle School Prep Camp
Boulder. Ages 10-12. M-F. 9 am-4 pm. Middle School Prep Camp is a coveted, one-of-a-kind experience designed for all kinds of learners transitioning into 6th grade. Through an interactive learning environment ‘modeled like a middle school’, and adventure and exploration through field trips in the community and nature, campers learn the exact skills and mindsets they need to approach middle school (& life) with confidence. $550. Transportation provided. All snacks, workbooks, public transportation and tour fees i ncluded, a nd suppl ies provided. Br i ng you r ow n lu nch. You ca n email Ashley Chandler directly at ashley@elevatedadolescence.com or please do register on our website at www.middleschoolprepcamp.com!
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L a fayet t e. I n p e r s on c a nc el le d for 2020, Zoom sessions with the teachers throughout the summer! Ages 1-7. M/W. 9 am Toddler zoom, 10 am Preschool zoom. Montessori Academy provides a challenging a nd nu r t u r i ng envi ron ment t hat leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society fullmember school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Schedule a tour today! Please see our website for more details and our FaceBook page, for a short virtual tour. Please email if you would like more information or to enroll. Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/Montessori-AcademyLa fayet te- CO -26588754346 0272/ Please call Beth Weekley at (303) 926-8321 or email us at Montessori. Academy@mac.com or check online at www.MontessoriAcademyLafayette@ mac.com for more information.
Summer Clay Camp
Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp M-F. Summer Clay Camps. Our 23rd year! Morning sessions from 10 am to 12 pm, and afternoon sessions from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. One-week classes, $150 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in fullservice studio. Children receive handson instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of in stoneware clays and high-fire glazes. Call (303) 926-0996 or please email mudslingerspotteryinc@ gmail.com or check online at www. mudslingerspottery.com for more information.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Museum of Boulder Comic Book Camp
Boulder. ages 7-10 (June 22-26) and ages 9-12 (July 13-17), from 9 am to 3 pm or half-day with noon pickup. Get creative and dream up your own superheroes and fantasy creatures. Tell the stories of the crazy adventures they go on in your very own comic book! You’ll work with real comic book illustrators and writers and leave with a masterpiece to take home! Location: Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway. $225 half day 9 am to 12 pm, $285 full day 9 am to 3 pm. Please contact Emily Zinn at emily@museumof boulder. org or (303) 449-3464 x3 or check https://museumof boulder.org/event/ comic-book-summer-camp/ for more information.
Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp
Boulder. For beginners ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon (1 to 4 pm, on selected weeks). M-F. USFA coaches. All the instruction/equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience. Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our website for camp/registration details and other g reat club activities! $195/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts). Location: 1949 33rd Street, 80301. Call Gary Copeland at (303) 4436557 for registration or please check online at www.ncfencers.org for more information. See ad.
Zen Kids Ninja Academy: Ninja Camp
Lafayette. SOLD OUT! Ages 6-13. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Campers learn REAL ninja skills from experienced Martial Artists, including: agility, stealth and hand-eye coordination and even some arts and crafts like Origami. There is a major emphasis on teamwork and social skills. Also, did you know that Ninjas meditate? To gain access to the hidden wisdom and calm mind of the true ninja, our campers practice meditation and breath work to obtain inner peace. To meet the high demand of Ninja Camp, we added a new July 13th session. $265. Check out our covid safety & responsibility procedures on our website. Sack lunch & water bottle. Call (720) 775-2839 or email zenkidskungfu@gmail.com. Register at www.rockymountainkungfu.com/ summer-ninja-camp.
Pedalheads Bike Camps
Ocean First Institute Marine Science Summer Camps
Off Broadway Preschool Summer Camp 2020
B o u l d e r . O F F B R O A D WA Y P R E S C H O O L O F A RT S H A S CA NCELED A LL SU MMER CAMPS. WE WILL BE A N T IC I PAT I NG R E - OPE N I NG ON AUGUST 24TH. Ages 3-5. June to August. M-F. 8 am to 5:30 pm. From printmaking to ukulele 101 to dinosaurs, our weekly summer camps are all about fun! Enroll for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Choose your desired weeks, or enroll for the whole summer for a 5% discount. Half Day: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, $55 per day or $275 per week. Full Day: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, $90 per day or $450 per week. Extended Day: 8 am to 5:30 pm, $105 per day or $525 per week. Wholesome, organic snacks are provided. Call Emily L’Hommedieu (303) 800- 0324 or email emily@ offbroadwaypreschool.org or check out www.off broadwaypreschool.org for more information.
Virtual. Students entering grades 3rd-8th. M-F select weeks from June 8th–August 7th, from 9 am to 12 pm (AM camp) and/or 12:30 to 3:30 pm (PM camp) ($125/camp). Ocean First Institute (OFI) prides itself on offering unique summer camps for hands-on ocean adventure! Enjoy daily interactions with trained staff, creative at-home science activities, and a special kit of materials delivered to your home. OFI is committed to providing an engaging, educational, and inspiring camp experience — even at a distance. Pick from the following camps: Girls in Ocean Science, Ocean Science, and Marine Conservation. Location: Online (can join from anywhere!) Email lauren@ oceanfirstinstitute.org or check out www.oceanfirstinstitute.org/what-wedo/youth-programs/summer-camps/ for more information.
Posh Painting Camp
pARTiculars Gallery Oodles of Art Camp
Summer Learning Institute with The Owl Education Group
Louisville. Ages 7-18. M-F. 3-5 day options. Morning & afternoon times available. Students of all ability levels build reading and writing foundations, a l lowi ng p er for ma nce to match potential. Multi-sensory programming empowers students as they gain essential skills through systematic, individually designed instruction in four or five-week sessions. Intensive. Research-based. Highly qualified teachers. 1:1 setting. Please visit us at www.owledgroup.com for more information or you can email Shay at shay@owledgroup.com.
Denver. Hampden South, Washington Pa rk, St apleton, a nd H ig h la nds Ranch. Ages 3 and up. M-F. June 15 to August 14. 9 am to 12 pm. 1 to 4 pm. and 9 am to 4 pm. Get riding this summer with our fun Pedalheads Bike camps! Our most popular camp is Level 1 Newbees, where kids learn to ride without their training wheels. We deliver bike camps in over 140 cities across USA and Canada. We have taught over 250,000 kids how to ride with confidence. $175-$455. Call customer service at (888) 886-6464 or email info@pedalheads.com or check out www.pedalheads.com/bike for more information.
Lafayette. Ages 6-14. June 15-18 and July 13-16. M-Th, from 9 am to noon, for ages 6-9 and from 1 to 4 pm for ages 10-14. We present ART projects that are not only fun, but help in developing dexterity and confidence, while stimulating creativity. Your child will be exposed to a variety of art mediums and techniques, both in 2-D and in 3-D. Come create a masterpiece with us this summer! $140 per session plus $20 supply fee. Call Jeanne Hougen at (303) 519-5254 or email at jhougen@comcast.net, or check out www.particularsart.com for more information.
Boulder. Ages 3.5 and up. M-F. 10 am to 3 pm. Kid’s Camp at Posh is a wonderful activity for the kids while they are off school for break! $24 for 3 hours or $40 for 5 hours (summer only). Three hours includes a painting class with step-by-step instruction through the painting of the day and lunch time. Five hours adds another art activity with a different medium that is themed with the painting! Pizza lunch $6 extra or bring lunch from home! Call Chelsey Langlinais (303) 4427674 or email info@poshsplat.com or check out www.poshsplat.com for more information.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Adventure Quest with Renaissance Adventures
Boulder. Ages 6-17. M-F. From parttime, half day to full day week long camps all summer long.. Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning experience like none other! Online and in-person summer camps and programs. Youth join forces to solve myster ies and r iddles, overcome intr iguing challenges, and battle foes in efforts to save the kingdom of a magical land. $10 off of online programs with code: ONLINE10 & $50 off in-person summer camp for New Ca mp er s! $10 -529. C he ck out www. rena issa nceadvent u res. com / k ids- ca mps-bou lder- denver/ program-types/onlinecamp. Or, call (303) 786 -9216 or email info@ renaissanceadventures.com for more information. See ad.
Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp
Boulder. Ages 6+ and 9+. Day and overnight camps. All-day fly fishing camp for youngsters. Three-day sessions: Ages 6+, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, T/W/TH. Session I: June 2-4; Session II: June 16-18; Session IV: July 21-23. Four-day sessions w/overnight: Ages 9+, 8 am to 5 pm, M-TH. Session III: July 6-9; Session V: August 3-6. Fly fishing camp with the emphasis on fun and fishing. The majority of the day is on the water. Never more than 4 campers per guide. Trips to private waters. Fly fishing, fly tying, casting, bug collecting, prizes, FUN! ALL equipment for each child is supplied. Three-day camps $395 and four-day camps $595. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Avenue. Call us at (303) 447-2400 for more details or to register. Email us at info@rockymtanglers.com or check online at www.rockymtanglers.com for more information.
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company
Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for Matilda, Tarzan, Annie Jr., Shrek Jr. and more. One, two, three and four-week camps, starting May 26th. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Precare and aftercare available. Programs include dance, voice, music, makeup, performance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/ Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or www.theaterforkids.net to register.
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company
Boulder. For ages 5-9. Join us for Peter Pan, Snow White, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, and MUCH MORE. One and two-week camps starting May 26th. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a 3:30 to 5:30 pm post-care option available for all camps. 9:1 studentteacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or www.theaterforkids.net to register.
Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Camps
Boulder. We have moved a ll of our summer programs online for 2020! Students will receive highly individualized music instruction from world-class instructors and access to a community of like-minded musicians. In addition to private lessons, students will participate in studio classes, composition and music theory classes, music projects that incorporate nature t hemes, a nd com mun it y ser vice projects through music (with proper social distancing!). They’ll also get pre-recorded practice accompaniments and virtual performance opportunities! Junior Artist Seminar: 7/15-7/26, $775 for ages 13-18. Junior Music Program: 7/15-7/26, $775 for ages 10-16. Jazz Program: 7/28-8/2, $375 for ages 13-17. Call Megan Quilliam at (303) 4491106 or email megan@rockyridge.org or please check out www.rockyridge. org for more information and daily schedules.
up-cycle and teach practical life skills while sparking creativity in our lovely downtown studio. Day camps as well as week-long themed camps all summer. Sewing machines, tools, fabric, patterns, and all other materials included. Take home tutorials and patterns. No prior experience necessary. Camps are small for individual attention to challenge students. Call (303) 997-8245 or email us at contact@fabricateboulder.com. Visit www.fabricateboulder.com for more information and to register.
Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures
Boulder. Ages 7-17. M-F. Flexible schedule, after school, weekend, and summer camp programs. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, junior camps, explorer camps, team programs, and more. SMBA has been in riding in the Boulder County area more than 25 years. For more information (303) 447-8014 or trish@lertprograms. com or call (303) 447-8014 or check online at www.ridesmba.org for more information.
Sew Fun at Fabricate
Boulder. Ages 6-16. Fabricate summer camps are an opportunity for kids to learn to sew and improve their sewing and crafting skills (including knitting, felting and embroidery) while exploring all things textile! We focus on design as well as construction in a fun and nurturing environment. Projects will include apparel, accessories, and items for the home. Always adding new patterns and projects so repeat students welcome. We love to mend,
Take a singing class in your very own living room with Ashlie!
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Because summers should be about your child’s passions, being creative, and digging in the dirt.
Full & Half Day Speciality Camps (ages 5-15) June - August Spectacular 23 Acre Campus
www.mackboulder.com
Sing Yourself Happy For KIDS At Home!
Boulder. Ages 6-11 (But fun for the whole family!) Any days you choose! Any times you choose! This 4-week online KIDS Course is perfect for home-bound learning and FUN! But it’s much more than a singing course… In 8 x 50 minute video lessons, your kids get to: Have FUN, Move their bodies, Build self-esteem, Develop a positive attitude, Learn to be okay with mistakes, Develop vocal skills, Sing in 2-part harmony, Learn to make up songs, AND it’s designed to be FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY :-) $57 (normally $97). Equipment needed: Internet connection, computer/tablet/ or smart phone for watching the video lessons. Contact Ashlie Schares at support@singyourself happy.com or check out www.singyourselfhappy.com for more information.
6717 S. Boulder Rd. 303-554-2011
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Boulder. Ages 4-12, (must be 5 by 10/15/2020). May 26-July 31. M-F 7:30 am to 6 pm. At Steve & Kate’s kids have free choice, learn to trust their own judgment, and become prepared to tackle an ever-changing world. Choose from an array of activities, including Sewing Salon, Media Lab, Bakery, Music, Scrap Heap, Crochet Corner, Lounge, Arcade, Blocktopolis, Card Cave, Drawing Room, RC Raceway, Sports, Water Works, Weekly Specials, Pie Day Fridays and Carnival! Choose day passes or a summer pass, good for any day, at any location. Everything’s included (that’s lunch and snacks). Unused passes? No sweat: automatic refunds. You don’t have to call ahead, dictate dates in advance, or predict the future. Day Pass $95/Summer Pass $2850. Register with as little as one day pass. Pack a swim suit and towel for water play everyday! Call or text Danette at (303) 848-8713 or email boulder@steveandkate.com or check out www.steveandkate.com.
Storycamp
Niwot. Grades 1-7. M-F, Full days. Circus art and survival skills. Children spend time in nature and bring stories to life through physical theater, art, animation, and puppetry. We adventure into the wild, practice aerial dance, juggling, acrobatics. We learn fire building, archery, plant identification and more! Located on BVWS campus, 38 acres of open space and forest for games and exploring. Field trips to mountain lakes, national parks, museums, maker spaces, and libraries. Ou r inst r uctors a re exper ienced educators, engineers, and professional a r t ist s. C he ck us out at w w w. storycampdangercamp.com or call (603) 770-3358 for more information.
Small Group Pottery Camp
Boulder. Ages 6-16. June to August. 9 am to 12 pm, 1 to 4 pm. Small Group Pottery Camps at Studio Arts Boulder are packed with fun and safe social distancing. Campers of all skill-levels will learn new techniques and have lots of time to create. $195-$230. T-shirts will be provided but plan to get messy! Call (720) 379-6033 or check out www.studioartsboulder.org for more information.
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Tinker Art Studio
ser vices in a yea r-round setting to successfully prepare children for academic and life success. Location: 611 Korte Parkway, 80501. Call Lisa Stratton at (303) 776-7417 or check out www.learningwithtlc.org for more information. See ad.
Sunflower Farm Preschool & School Age Summer Camps
Longmont. 9-week preschool summer camp session from 6/1-7/31, half-day from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and fullday from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Choose from 2-, 3-, or 5-days or just-Friday options available. School-age summer camp, for ages 5-12, runs from 6/18/7, M-F. 9 am to 1 pm, or full-day from 9 am to 3 pm. These camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. All campers will be divided into groups based on age and friend request. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play such as climbing hay bales, slackline, an old airplane and so much more! $325 for weekly half days, $425 for full days. Call (303) 774-8001 or email sunf lowerfarmmail@gmail.com or check www.sunflowerfarminfo.com for more information.
Boulder. Ages 3.5-16. Day camps. M-F. Half-day. 9 am to 12 pm or 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and 1 to 4 pm or 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Finish up the Summer with us and get some time out of the house! With camps in a variety of themes, including Sew i ng Sof t ies, F lor a l D esig n, Independent Artists, and more, there is sure to be a great option for all artists! Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration, movement and time outdoors—led by experienced, licensed teachers. Celebrating our 8th year of summer camps, and very conveniently located in South Boulder. See you in the studio! Location: 693 S. Broadway, Suite B, 80305. Please visit www. tinkerartstudio.com to view all of our summer camp offerings and to register online or email tinker@tinkerartstudio. com or call (303) 503-1902 for more information.
Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp
Bou lder, L a fayet t e & Lit t leton. Ages 2-15. Day camp. NEW DropOff P reschool Sum mer Camp in Boulder! Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails, practicing outdoor skills, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with Thorne Summer Camp! Our experienced CPR and first-aid trained instructors facilitate learning, appreciation for the outdoors while keeping kids safe and having fun! Children complete the program with a new-found respect and awe for nature, increased understanding of the environment, and a desire to get back outside. For more information about Thorne summer camps please visit www.thornenature.org. See ad.
TLC Learning Center
Longmont. Ages 8 weeks-6 years. Preschool and early child care. TLC Learning Center (formerly Tiny Tim) M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Colorado Sh i nes L evel 4 P rog ra m Rated. Preparing children for success by supporting the individual child has been our focus for over sixty years. Our Longmont center offers highquality infant, toddler, and preschool educational and pediatric therapy
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Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camps
Longmont. Day Camp. Ages 5.5-12. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Horsemanship Camp: June 8-12, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31, August 3-7. TCR has been teaching children how to ride and horse education in Boulder County for 29 years! Your horse-crazy child will experience all the different fun activities with horses. Beginners or experienced riders. Western and English. Full days of working and riding horses, grooming, vet care, farrier, feeding, chores and more! Every year we offer different things in our camps so they are never the same year to year for our campers. We always have those campers that keep coming back! Friday is game day for the parents/family to come watch campers ride! So much to learn about horses! Cost: $500, deposit $200. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 444-4291 or please check us out online at www.triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings. TCR camps fill quickly! See ad.
Wild Bear Nature Center
Boulder/Nederland. Summer Nature Camps! Fun with altitude! Ages 3-16. June 1-August 7. M-F, from 8 am to 4 pm. Flexible to fit your busy schedule! Choose one day or an entire week. Optional shuttle service from/ to Boulder. Day camps are $70/day. Discounts and scholarships available. CCA P accept e d! Tra nsp or t at ion p r ov i d e d . E q u i p m e n t n e e d e d : Appropriate outdoor clothing, lunch & snacks, water, and program-specific gear. For more infor mation, call Wild Bear at (303) 258-0495, email registrar@wildbear.org, check online at www.wildbear.org for details, or stop by the nature center! We are open M-Th, from 11 am to 5 pm & F/Sat/ Sun from 10 am to 5 pm. Wild Bear Nature Center is Boulder County’s only FREE, all-ages nature center located in Nederland, Colorado. See you on the mountain!
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Sunshine, Air, Dirt and Horses! Smaller Groups!
LONGMONT
Horsemanship Summer Camp
June 8-12, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31, August 3-7
• Lesson Programs: English, Jumping, Western Riding • Mini Horse Camps (2 days) Spring Break, Thanksgiving, Holiday
Triple Creek Ranch Serving Boulder County for 29 Years!
Learn more at triplecreek-ranch.com • 303.444.4291
It’s a Virtual World These Days!
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Cool LINKS THE Whole FAMILY Will Enjoy MUSEUMS: Online Museums Local & International
The British Museum Best for kids ready to explore a more interactive experience. Check out the Rosetta Stone or a real-life mummy on their interactive tour complete with with artifacts searchable by era, region or type. Discover cool objects, including a bank check from Barclays and a papyrus poem from ancient Egypt. Van Gogh Museum Anyone who’s been to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam knows how amazing it is to view all of the artist’s works in one place. Take a virtual journey through the collection via Google Arts & Culture. Don’t miss Almond Blossom, one of Van Gogh’s most delightful oil paintings. Discuss the history and culture and see much of his work online. Boston Children’s Museum The Boston Children’s Museum welcomes online visitors into its exhibits (no lines!) and you can supplement the images with your own at-home activities and games. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Denver Art Museum Check out their collection online and visit your favorite artists any time of the day.. You can also view videos and more learning about cultures, take art classes and learn about contemporary artists. Kirkland Art Museum You can visit the museum with a 360 degree virual tour. Check it out and have fun walking through the museum. Clyfford Still Museum The nation’s only museum dedicated to abstract expressionist legend Clyfford Still has made 2,533 works available digitally on its website The Metropolitan Museum of Art Best for: future time travelers ages 7-12. New York’s Met Museum offers MetKids, a digital site made for, with, and by kids. The online-only experience with an interactive map of the museum that allows you to check out various exhibitions around the building. The Louvre Kids obsessed with ancient Egypt or medieval architecture. will love this site. . The Louvre’s virtual tour takes you to some of its galleries, including into the basement ruins of the building’s original moat, which dates back to 1190. Don’t miss the Egyptian antiquities, where you can learn more about the pharaonic period. While the entire museum isn’t available as a tour, much of the collection is available via photos on their website, so you can check out the Mona Lisa while you are there.
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An all-encompassing educational experience for the whole family. Take yourself on a tour to check out dinosaur skeletons, animals from around the globe and even past exhibits that are no longer on display. Keep your kids learning about the world around them even when they can’t be in school, and there are plenty of follow-up activities or readings you can do after the tour. While you’re there, stop by the Smithsonian Castle and the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden, both of which have adjoining virtual tours. The National Gallery of Art Another Smithsonian museum, the National Gallery of Art has thousands of items and paintings online via Google. Explore the current exhibition Fashioning a Nation to learn about American fashions from 1740 to 1895, or search through the various periods, from baroque to modern art. The National Gallery is home to some very important works, so look for Vermeer’s Woman Holding a Balance, Cassatt’s Little Girl in a Blue Armchair and Gauguin’s Words of the Devil. It’ll make you want to visit next tim you are in Washington D.C. Musée d’Orsay Uffizi Gallery Great for kids or teens studying European history. This iconic museum in Florence can be explored on Google Arts & Culture, and there’s a lot of art to see. Most of the works are from the Renaissance with an emphasis on paintings by Italian artists. It’s not just about the paintings—the collection tells you a lot about Italian history, which can be really helpful if you have a teenager studying European history this year. Prado Check out Spains famous museum.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS AT HOME Museu de Arte de São Paulo Something different. Latin art! Strong Museum of Play The Strong® is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families. The International Children’s Museum Just for fun.
or the supersonic wind tunnel,. Don’t worry, NASA has a lot of stuff online, making it a great resource for this time at home.
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Guggenheim Museum - New York Can’t go wrong with this one! Musei Vaticani Some of the world’s best art at the Vatican. Museo Archeologico – Athens Travel to Greece to see some cool antiquities. Easter Island Get outside and view these incredible monuments and see the Moai up close! Google has created a virtual tour of the one of the most inhabited islands in the world and its famed statues. There’s also a short video of the island and its massive ancient creations. Discuss world geography with your kids! Monterey Bay Aquarium Aquatic exploration for some quiet time. Video cams with the kelp forests, jelly fish, coral reefs, aviary, penguins, sharks, sea otters and more. Learn about animals, habitats and listen to interesting stories. Take a look at peaceful videos of undersea life when we need a break from reality? When the live cams aren’t running (they operate during specific hours), there are pre-recorded videos to fill in. Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Perfect for kids who devoured James and the Giant Peach.Located outside London, before having a marathon day of reading The Witches or The BFG to your kids. You can search through the exhibits and even learn more about the picturesque countryside outside the museum in Buckinghamshire. Tour the Roald Dahl Museum NASA Glenn Research Center: Tour Glenn Research Center Tour the Hubble Telescoper A perfect place for your science-oriented kids. Take a virtual tour of the NASA Glenn Research Center or the Space Telescope Operations Control Center, which houses the Hubble Telescope. At NASA Glenn, delve into the ballistics impact lab
CarnegieHall - Musical Exploreres Curriculum designed to connect children in grades K–2 for enrichment and musical skills and appreciation with all kinds of music and great entertainment. The Green Space Check them out for live streaming performances for all ages in house. A whole variety of interesting music from classical to ethnic to rock operas. Look forward to getting some cool concerts on your calendar. Lincoln Center for Performing Arts: www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/show/lincoln-center-pop-up-classroom-309 www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home www.lincolncenter.org/free Schools may be closed but Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classroom is open. Tune in to @LincolnCenterNYC on Facebook Live every weekday at 11 am for your daily dose of creativity. After the livestream, lessons stay available for you to watch on demand. Led by some of world’s best artists and educators, each creative learning activity utilizes simple materials found at home to help families with children explore a variety of art forms. Check out concerts and story telling as well. Philharmonie de Paris The Parisian venue is posting a Concert du Jour daily at 8:30 pm Paris time (12:30 pm) on it’s Philharmonie de Paris Live site. Each is available for 24 hours. Met Opera The New York Metropolitan Opera is offering operas every night through their web site or through their free app that can be loaded onto Roku, Apple TV, Smart TVs, etc. Check it out. A different opera every night!
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY holidays. We host a mixed-age classroom of 12 children per day in a beautiful Waldorf-inspired classroom environment. At Blossom, we celebrate diversity and we welcome families with children ages 2 to 5 years old. W: blossombilingualpreschool.com E: thelanguageoffood@gmail.com Alaya Preschool—Boulder 3340 19th Street (303) 449-5248 Contact : Steve or Juliet Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - Pre-K Licensed Year-round w/camp Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Part-time and full-time. A division of Naropa University emphasizing creative arts, social play, exploration, and self-discovery. Alaya is a place where children unfold. They learn about themselves, about friendships, and about their world. Monthly open houses. Check our website, the BCK calendar, or sign-up online to RSVP for tour dates. W: www.alayapreschool.org E: alaya@alayapreschool.org
Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa Drive (303) 494-7508 Contact: Staff Ages: 2.5-5 Licensed by the State of Colorado NAIS Year-round Hours and Days: Preschool Session: 9 am to 2:30 pm (3-, 4-, or 5-day schedule options). Before Care: 7:15 am to 9 am. | After Care: 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm. At Bixby School, preschool is the first step of the journey for our children and families towards growing into our community and exploring the joy of being an individual among friends, teachers, and other families. Our preschool has distinct features that allow for rich experiences and a day that embraces our children with love, intention, and a sense of wonder. Bixby Preschool also includes a healthy, hot lunch prepared by our onsite chef, swim 3 days a week and weekly field trips. Schedule your private tour today or come visit us at our upcoming open houses. W: www.bixbyschool.org E: admissions@bixbyschool.org
Blossom-French-Bilingual Preschool—Boulder 4700 Sioux Drive (303) 819-4084 Contact – Marie-Pierre Nicoletti Ages: 2-5 Blossom Bilingual Preschool is a member of WECAN, CAEYC and CAFCC. We are a FARM to ECE preschool and the recipient of a 2020 Grant from Early Childhood Council of Boulder County (ECCBC). Year Round Hours and Days: 8 am to 5 pm. M- F Description: Blossom French Bilingual Preschool is a Waldorfinspired, play- and nature-based Licensed Large Home Child Care in operation since Fall 2015. We follow a Waldorf curriculum all year round and French language is integrated into our daily rhythm and circle/songs. We create a nurturing and supportive environment, empowering children to explore and expand during their early years. We celebrate U.S. and French festivals and
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Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette 1135 Cimarron Drive (720) 564-2206 Contact - Enrollment Line Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed Late August – May Program Days: M-F (full-day). Boulder County Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program, with 4 across Boulder and Lafayette. We provide a high-quality experience that supports school readiness skills for your child and wrap-around support service to all families. We believe our job is to support families’ engagement in their child’s education and help them connect with the resources they need to succeed. CCAP Accepted, Se habla Español. Facebook: facebook.com/BoulderCountyHeadStart/ W: www.bouldercounty.org/departments/community-services/head-start/ E: HSEnrollment@bouldercounty.org
Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: 2 1/2 to 8th Grade. Licensed June – August/Camp Program Days: M-F. 3-day and 5-day options for Preschool. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15 pm. Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School. At Boulder Country Day School, students love school. BCD is a top-rated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and differentiated and engaging academics, our preschool, elementary and International Baccalaureate (IB) middle school teachers seek to develop active learners who strive to be their best selves. Offering a well-rounded education in a community environment, BCD graduates are kind, empowered, well-rounded, resourceful, and academically prepared. W: www.bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org
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Community Montessori—Boulder 805 Gillapsie Dr. (720) 562-3700 Contact: Shannon Minch Ages: 3-5 Montessori/Colorado State Certified August-May Hours and Days: 8 am to 2:30 pm. 5 days a week Our Children’s House program for students ages 3-6, offers development in all areas of Montessori pedagogy including language, math, sensorial, cultural, science, practical life, and grace and courtesy. T he Montessori classroom is a children’s house. Children choose their activities from materials displayed on open shelves. The classroom materials are divided into five specific content areas. Through repeated work with materials that capture the child’s attention, they develop the capacity for concentration, order, coordination, and independence. A self-disciplined, orderly, and focused community gradually develops. W: www.cme.bvsd.org
In your home (303) 956-6189 Contact : Jennifer Rodehaver Ages: 3 months to teens. Year-round Program Days: up to 45 flexible hours of affordable childcare per week including weekends and holidays. Government sponsored cultural exchange program. Affordable, flexible childcare with the added element of a cultural exchange. International students ages 18 - 26 stay in your home as a part of your family. Most have a drivers license and are skilled swimmers. Au Pairs have childcare experience and are eager to bond with you and your children. These relationships can last for years beyond the program dates and bring depth to your child’s experience of the world. E: jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com W: www.culturalcare.com/jrodehaver
Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder Ages: 2-6 yrs ( 720) 274-0101 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm. The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage located beside Boulder Creek promotes a natural ongoing process that empowers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nurturing both intellect and spirit using the Reggio Emilia approach, your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teachers. Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day Pre-K program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kindergarten. Summer programs available for ages 2 - 8 yrs. Maximum enrollment of 15 children. Ratio 1:5. W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com
Fairy Ring Garden—Longmont 9147 Fleetwood Ave. (303) 507-7331 Contact: Ginger Johnson, M.Ed. Ages: 1-5 years Licensed. Lifeways (Waldorf) Certified. Year-round Hours and Days: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full-days and part-time. M-F A small, play-based, outdoor-oriented home school for children ages one to five in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Outdoor learning with gardening and farm animals. Master’s degree teachers. Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Waldorf/Lifeways curriculum. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. Natural, wood and sustainable toys. Non-profit school welcoming of diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation. CCAP families welcome! W: www.fairyringschool.org E: fairyringschool@gmail.com
Flagstaff Academy Preschool—Longmont 2040 Miller Drive (303) 651-7900 Contact: Patty Quinn Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed August through May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:20 am & 12:20 to 3:10 pm. Learning is fun for students and teachers at Flagstaff Academy’s preschool. Spanish is taught in both pre-K classes. Teachers use multi-sensory teaching strategies and work on building each child’s self-esteem. Students meet new friends as they are given ample opportunities to practice their social skills. W: www.flagstaffacademy.org E: pquinn@flagstaffacademy.org
Friends School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times. Parent/Toddler one day/week, 3-4-year-olds three half-days/ week, 4-5-year-olds four half-days/week. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art, nature immersion, and a foundation for preacademic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including art, music, and PE. Award-winning, master-level teachers with over 20 years of experience in each classroom. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY the goals of our curriculum and give the children a successful start in school. Our convenient auto-pay options and competitive rates make preschool as easy for Mom or Dad as it is enjoyable for your little one. See our website for rates and payment options. W: www.cityoflafayette.com/BBRCPreschool E: Sarah.Cleland@cityoflafayette.com Heart and Hands Montessori Center—Lafayette 1355 Forest Park Cir.,#100 (303) 444-0181 Contact: Susan Sears Smith Ages: 6 weeks through 3 years Year-round American Montessori Affiliation. Program Days: M-F Hours: Infants: 8 am to 4 pm; Toddlers: 7:30 am to 5 pm. Montessori-trained and experienced educators nurture each child in a warm, vibrant, beautiful environment. Outdoors: in the garden, on the playground, and walks through the surrounding forest park. Healthy nutrition is celebrated with food preparation and tasting. W: www.heartandhandsmontessori.com E: susan@heartandhandsmontessori.com
Harmony Preschool—Boulder 3990 15th Street (303) 444-8452 Contact: Staff Ages: 2.5 to 5 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp Days and hours: M-F, 8 am to 3:30 pm. NEW! Monday through Thursday option available. A small family- and community-based program in North Boulder. We strive to meet the needs of each individual child while choosing not to embrace just one philosophy but pulling the best from several. Our teachers all have years of experience and are all licensed in the state of Colorado with a background in early childhood education. Come see what Harmony is all about! W: www.harmony-preschool.com
Lafayette Explorers Preschool–Lafayette 111 W. Baseline Road (303) 665-0469 Contact: Sarah Cleland Ages: 2.5 - 5 Colorado State Licensed Preschool August - May Hours and Days: Mornings 8:30 to 11:30 am. M-F, M/W/F, T/Th. NEW! Extended day program available for 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners and form friendships. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. We allow children to learn at their own pace and in the ways that are best for them. We establish good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of self; making a difference in the rest of their lives. The activities we plan for children, the way we organize the environment, select toys and materials, plan the daily schedule, and talk with children, are all designed to accomplish
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Montessori Academy—Lafayette 801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact: Beth Weekley Ages: 1-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp cancelled for 2020 opening at the end of August 2020 Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full- and half-day programs, with before- & after-school care. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society full-member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Music and Spanish are offered. See our Facebook page for a short virtual tour! Please call if you would like more information or to enroll. Facebook: www.facebook.com/Montessori-Academy-LafayetteCO-265887543460272/ W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: montessori.academy@mac.com
Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Liana Oram Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/ Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am to 5:30 pm) At Mountain Shadows, art, science, field-trips, math, gardening, drama, writing, and music are all woven into a student’s day. Our dedicated AMI Montessori teachers create a learning environment where each child can develop a love of learning while becoming capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society. Mixed-age level classes afford the children an opportunity to learn from one another, grapple with challenging problems in a safe and caring environment, and become their best selves in a beautiful rural setting minutes from Boulder. Please visit our website to arrange a personal tour of our campus. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org
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Mt. View Preschool—Boulder 355 Ponca Place (303) 494-3557 Contact: Amy Chally Ages: 2-6 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm. Mt. View Preschool has been providing excellence in early learning for 52 years. W: mvpreschool.org E: mtviewboulder@outlook.com
Off Broadway Preschool of Fine Arts—Boulder 1235 Pine Street (303) 800-0324 Contact - Emily Ages: 3-5 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. Full- or half-days from 8:30 am to 12:30 or 3:30 pm. Extended care 8 am to 5:30 pm. At Off Broadway Preschool we aim to inspire curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children and families through the arts. Our daily schedule balances child-directed play experiences with structured group classes in music, yoga, visual art, and integrated arts. We employ professional educators to guide children through the school day, and keep low teacher to student ratios (1:5) to ensure that children and families are given personalized attention. Meals are prepared in house using high quality organic ingredients. Our recently updated facility is conveniently located in downtown Boulder which allows us to take walking field trips to the Farmers Market, library and Museum of Boulder. Adjustments have been made to the facility and daily program to adhere to state, city and Early Childhood Council COVID-19 guidelines. W: www.offbroadwaypreschool.org E: info@offbroadwaypreschool.org
Persimmon Early Learning of the YWCA—Boulder 2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact: Staff Ages: 8 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 6 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Boulder County’s only drop-in, temporary, short-term/emergency childcare center. Children are scheduled one day at a time and fees are based on a sliding scale, making them affordable to all. C-CAP accepted. Center features experienced teachers, nutrition and wellness coordinators, and assistance for those in need. Some longterm contracts are available. W: www.ywcaboulder.org/childrensalley E: childrensalley@ywcaboulder.org
Promise Christian Preschool—Boulder 270 76th Street (303) 666-9874 Contact – Julie Bock Ages: 3-5 years Licensed by the State of Colorado-The Division of Child Care of the Colorado Department of Human Services September through May Program Days: M-F. Pre-K program for ages 4-5 on M/W/F . Preschool program for ages 3-4 on T/TH. Program Hours: 9 am to 12 pm. Promise Christian Preschool is a privately operated 501c3 (not for profit organization). We provide an age-appropriate Christian educational program that encourages children to grow spiritually, mentally, physically and socially in a loving and caring environment. Now enrolling for the 20-21 school year W: www.promisechristianpreschool.org E: promisechristianpreschool@gmail.com
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: 3-5 years Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:45 am and 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Rocky Mountain Christian Academy’s early education program provides children with a loving, secure environment in which to learn and grow. Each early education class is led by a lead and assistant teacher. Our staff considers a day successful when every child leaves school feeling loved and having learned about God, themselves, and the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program is designed as an additional year for students to grow and mature before entering Kindergarten. Our teachers help assess whether a student is best suited for this class as an option. W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org
Strawberry Farm Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder 805 Orman Drive (303) 709-0549 Contact - Rita Batiste Ages: 2-5 Licensed Year-round Program Days: Tu-F, 8 am to 5 pm. Year round nature and community based program with experiential learning and outdoor play as the touchstone. All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided. W: www.strawberryfarmboulder.com E: admin@strawberryfarmboulder.com
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Sunflower Farm SproutHouse Farm Preschool–Longmont 11150 Prospect Rd (303) 774-8001 Contact: Staff Ages: 3-5 State licensed Year-round Hours and Days: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and 1:30 to 4 pm, or full-day options. M-F. For fifteen years, Sunflower Farm’s SproutHouse Preschool has provided a quality early childhood, farm-based, education. This licensed program is child-directed and based on experiential learning. Our teachers focus on developing relationships with others and the world around us. Curiosity, creativity and compassion are everyday concepts along this journey. Daily schedule includes hands on animal time, free play, gardening and nature, reading and writing together, art, music, movement, science and math concepts—all as it pertains to the outdoors. Open houses available bi-monthly. Please visit our website for details. W: sunflowerfarminfo.com
Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact: Marisa Ellman Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 5:30 pm. Part-time available. Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on, nurturing environment, where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower, our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years. Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment. W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com
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TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy. (303) 776-7417 Contact:- Cindy Wickham Ages: 8 weeks-6 years. Colorado Shines Level-4 rating. Year-round Hours: M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Half- and full-day options available. High-quality early education and child care that prepares children for lifelong success by nurturing the individual learning styles of all children. W: www.LearningWithTLC.org E: lstratton@learningwithtlc.org
Treehouse Learning—Louisville 175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact: Patti Gee - Head of School Ages: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7 am to 6 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and full-day kindergarten. Our curriculum is comprehensive, integrating social skills with academics, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, secure environment, nutritious snacks and lunches, beautiful facility, and naturally landscaped grounds. Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; independent school, local family-owned since 1997. Limited availability in all groups. W: www.treehouselearning.com
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS www.boulderbookstore.net
SUMMER READING - lets read a few books! GO TO WWW.BOULDERBOOKSTORE.NET TO ORDER AND SHIP TO YOUR HOME For ages 4 - 16
This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie, Kathy Jakobsen 9780316458054 | 0316458058
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group) Hardcover Picture Book $18.99 USD Summary: Now with a bright new design, this beloved classic Woody Guthrie folk song is perfect for family sing-alongs and every child’s bookshelf!
fables: The Lion and the Mouse, The Goose and the Golden Egg, The Fox and the Crow, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Dog and the Wolf, The Lion and the Statue, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The North Wind and the Sun, The Fox and the Grapes, The Dog and the Wolf, The Lion and the Boar.
Soosh 9780316426626 | 0316426628 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group) Hardcover Picture Book.
Ian Lendler, Pamela Zagarenski 9781328585523 | 1328585522 HMH Books for Young Readers (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Hardcover Picture Book.
$18.99 USD Summary: Honoring the path of a slave, this dramatic picture-book biography and concise anthology of Aesop’s most child-friendly fables tells how a child born into slavery in ancient Greece found a way to speak out against injustice by using the skill and wit of his storytelling—storytelling that has survived for 2,500 years. Includes thirteen illustrated
How to Solve a Problem The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion Ashima Shiraishi, Yao Xiao
9781524773274 | 1524773271 Make Me a World (Random House) Hardcover
Mermaid and Me
The Fabled Life of Aesop The extraordinary journey and collected tales of the world’s greatest storyteller.
Under the Lilacs
$17.99 USD Summary: From Instagram sensation and New York Times bestselling authorartist, Soosh comes a heartwarming celebration of friendship between a mermaid and a human girl. A young girl has always loved Mermaids. Every day she wishes she could be friends with one. And on one magical day, her wish comes true. Nestled on the beach, a place between their two worlds, these unlikely friends discover imaginative ways to go on many adventures. But will one stormy night drive them apart?
$17.99 USD40 pages Summary: From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world’s youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance—in rock climbing and in life. To a rock climber, a boulder is called a “problem,” and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there’s nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved. Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.
E. B. Goodale 9780358153931 | 035815393X HMH Books for Young Readers (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Hardcover Picture Book
$17.99 USD Summary: From Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner E. B. Goodale comes a celebration of nature, family, and building our own hands-on adventures—perfect for any reader who has ever craved a bit of independence.
Black Brother, Black Brother Jewell Parker Rhodes 9780316493802 | 0316493805 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Book Group) Hardcover
$16.99 USD 240 pages Summary: From award-winning and bestselling author, Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are
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forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition. When he’s bullied and framed by the captain of the fencing team, “King” Alan, he’s suspended from school and arrested for something he didn’t do.
Mañanaland
Pam Muñoz Ryan 9781338157864 | 1338157868 Scholastic Press (Scholastic (Trade Publishing)) Hardcover with dust jacket March 3, 2020 Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
$18.99 USD Summary: Newbery Honoree Pam Muñoz Ryan weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery. Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.
To Night Owl From Dogfish Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer 9780525553243 | 052555324X Puffin Books (Penguin Publishing Group). Paperback
$8.99 USD Summary: From two extraordinary authors comes an exuberant, laugh-out-loud story of two very different girls
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and the friendship that will change their lives forever. Avery Bloom, who’s bookish, intense, and afraid of many things, particularly deep water, lives in New York City. Bett Devlin, who’s fearless, outgoing, and loves all animals as well as the ocean, lives in California. What they have in common is that they are both twelve years old, and are both being raised by single, gay dads. When their dads fall in love, Bett and Avery are sent, against their will, to the same sleepaway camp. Their dads hope that they will find common ground and become friends— and possibly, one day, even sisters to be a family?
Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen Anne Nesbet 9781536206197 | 1536206199 Candlewick (Candlewick Press) Hardcover April 14, 2020
$18.99 USD Summary: When a publicity stunt goes terribly wrong, twelve-year-old Darleen Darling, star of the silent film era, must defeat villains both on screen and off in this edge-of-your-seat adventure. Lights! Camera! Kidnapping? It’s 1914, and Darleen Darling’s film adventures collide with reality when a fake kidnapping set up by her studio becomes all too real. Suddenly Darleen finds herself in the hands of dastardly criminals who have just nabbed Miss Victorine Berryman, the poor-little-rich-girl heiress of one of America’s largest fortunes. Soon real life starts to seem like a bona fide adventure serial, complete with
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dramatic escapes, murderous plots, and a runaway air balloon. Will Darleen and Victorine be able to engineer their own happily-ever-after, or will the villains be victorious?
will tell her what’s going on. Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, this coming-of-age tale by New York Times bestselling author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school — and the steadfast connection that defines family.
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
Meg Medina 9781536212587 | 153621258X Candlewick (Candlewick Press)
$7.99 USD Summary: “The realistic portrayal of a complex young Latina’s life is one many readers will relate to…. Medina cruises into readers’ hearts.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Merci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, as strong and thoughtful as Merci is, she has never been completely like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna’s jealousy. Things aren’t going well at home, either: Merci’s grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately — forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. And Merci is left to her own worries, because no one in her family
Nat Enough (Nat Enough #1)
Maria Scrivan 9781338538199 | 1338538195 Graphix (Scholastic (Trade Publishing))
Paperback $12.99 USD Summary: Making friends isn’t easy, but losing them is even harder! Natalie has never felt that she’s enough -- athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. And on the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers that things are worse than she thought —now she’s not even cool enough for her best friend, Lily! As Natalie tries to get her best friend back, she learns more about her true self and natural talents. If Natalie can focus on who she is rather than who she isn’t, then she might realize she’s more than enough, just the way she is.
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Camping with Unicorns (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 11) Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Dana Simpson 9781524855581 | 1524855588 Andrews McMeel Publishing
$11.99 USD Summary: Life is never boring when your best friend is a unicorn! The latest installment in this bestselling series is full of mischief, magic and adventure—as well as an important reminder to always stay true to yourself. School’s out, so Phoebe and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have the entire summer to play games, visit the pool, and even go camping. Unicorn horns are excellent utensils for roasting things over the campfire, too, even if Marigold prefers toasted apples to s’mores. While exploring in the woods, Phoebe and friends meet a unicorn named Alabaster, who uses a special video game console that’s powered by plants. Throughout her summer adventures, Phoebe learns that being cool isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and that it’s much better to be your true self. It’s all part of the unforgettable experience of Camping with Unicorns.
Bloom
Kenneth Oppel 9781524773007 | 152477300X Knopf Books for Young Readers (Random House)
$16.99 USD Summary: The first book in a can’t-put-it-down, can’t-readit-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that’s part Hatchet, part Alien! The invasion begins—but not as you’d expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout—overnight, everywhere. These new plants take over crop fields, twine up houses, and burrow below streets. They bloom—and release toxic pollens. They bloom—and form Venus flytrap-like pods that swallow animals and people. They bloom—everywhere, unstoppable. Or are they? Three kids on a remote island seem immune to the toxic plants. Anaya, Petra, Seth. They each have strange allergies— and yet not to these plants. What’s their secret? Can they somehow be the key to beating back this invasion? They’d better figure it out fast, because it’s starting to rain again…. Series Overview: A threepart action-thriller-adventure about an unexpected alien incursion, and the three young teens who may the only ones able to fight back.
A book is a gift you can open again and again. -Garrison Keillor
All the Stars and Teeth
Adalyn Grace 9781250307781 | 1250307783 Imprint (Macmillan)
$17.99 USD Summary: She will reign. As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer—the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it’s never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy’s dangerous magic. When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: he’ll help her prove she’s fit to rule, if she’ll help him reclaim his stolen magic. But sailing the kingdom holds more wonder—and more peril—than Amora anticipated. A destructive new magic is on the rise, and if Amora is to conquer it, she’ll need to face legendary monsters, cross paths with vengeful mermaids, and deal with a stowaway she never expected… or risk the fate of Visidia and lose the crown forever.
After three days of not reading, talk becomes flavorless. -Chinese Proverbs
Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. -Margaret Fuller
A book is like a garden carried in your pocket. -Chinese Proverbs
The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”
Albert Einstein
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Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool (starting at 2.5 years old) - 8th Grade Licensed June – August/Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15 pm. Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School. At Boulder Country Day School, students love school. BCD is a toprated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and differentiated and engaging academics, our preschool, elementary and International Baccalaureate (IB) middle school teachers seek to develop active learners who strive to be their best selves. Offering a well-rounded education in a community environment, BCD graduates are kind, empowered, well-rounded, resourceful, and academically prepared. W: www.bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org
Dawson School—Lafayette 10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: K-12th grade Licensed & Accredited September-June / Camp Program Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8 am to 3:30 pm, plus free afterschool care. Boulder County region’s leading independent, college-preparatory school, Dawson offers challenging academics, robust arts and athletics programs, and renowned outdoor and experiential education. The school is committed to the development of character, emphasizing respect, compassion, courage, and integrity, and to the social-emotional well-being of our community. Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their individual potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world. Academic excellence, individual attention. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1; daily enrichment (art, music, PE, technology, language, library). Renowned outdoor and experiential learning. After-school care and daily hot lunch no charge. W: www.dawsonschool.org E: admissions@dawsonschool.org
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Schools Friends School—Boulder South Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania (Preschool and Elementary), North Campus: 3800 Kalmia Avenue (Middle School and Teacher Prep Program) (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: Preschool-8th Grade Licensed & Accredited Aug-May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: Elementary 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, Middle School 8:45-3:30. Aftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pm. A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Social-emotional curriculum catered to each individual grade level. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Exceptional specials including art, music, Spanish, library, technology, and PE programs. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org
Mackintosh Academy—Boulder 6717 South Boulder Road (303) 554-2011 Contact: Jenny Strode Ages: K-8th Grade For over 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next generation gifted education. Mackintosh Academy nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students in a caring community of learners so that they contribute to a world that needs them. Authorized IB World School, social-emotional learning, gifted and creative students, design/innovation, service & global action, $23,140 (LS) and $23,830 (MS) with tuition assistance available. Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio. W: www.mackboulder.com E: jstrode@mackboulder.com
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Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Liana Oram Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available 7:15 am to 5:30 pm) At Mountain Shadows, art, science, field-trips, math, gardening, drama, writing, and music are all woven into a student’s day. Our dedicated AMI Montessori teachers create a learning environment where each child can develop a love of learning while becoming capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society. Mixed-age level classes afford the children an opportunity to learn from one another, grapple with challenging problems in a safe and caring environment, and become their best selves in a beautiful rural setting minutes from Boulder. Please visit our website to arrange a personal tour of our campus. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org
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Watershed School–Boulder 1661 Alpine Avenue (303) 440-7520 Contact: Admissions Ages: 6th-12th grades ACIS accredited August-May Program Days: M-F, 8:10 am to 3:10 pm. Watershed School is a national leader in real-world education for middle and high school students. At Watershed, students learn by going off campus, working with experts, and creating solutions to realworld problems. Instead of memorizing answers for standardized tests, students might learn economics by starting a small business or master algebra by solving an engineering problem. Watershed students learn with a purpose. Along the way, they’re part of a close-knit community that allows them to be who they are. It’s no wonder they love coming to school every day. W: www.watershedschool.org E: admissions@watershedschool.org
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: PS-8th Grade Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Rocky Mountain Christian Academy is a classically-inspired school community where education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, and a Life. We are dedicated to inspiring students to a lifelong passionate pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, and equipping them to impact their world for Christ. In its 21st year of service to the north Front Range region, RMCA is an inter-denominational Christian day school that serves families with three educational programs: Early Education (ages 3 to 5 years), Elementary (grades K-5), and Middle School (grades 6-8). W: www.rmcaonline.org E: info@rmcaonline.org
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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY Boulder Birthday Party at Thorne Nature Experience ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Fun, lowstress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abilities. Hours: Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com
Ages: 3-10 Sombrero Marsh, 1466 N. 63rd St. Thorne offers birthday parties at the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center for youth ages 3-10. Birthday parties include two hours of hands-on activities and nature exploration led by one of Thorne’s experienced environmental educators, with an additional 30 minutes to enjoy cake and refreshments. We promise a fun and educational birthday party that your son or daughter will remember for years to come! 1-12 children: $250. 12-24 children: $400. Contact: Gwen Tenney 303-499-3647 ext 103 gwen@thornenature.org www.thornenature.ticketspice. com/birthday-party
Posh Birthdays! Ages: All. 2035 Broadway Birthday parties at Posh are a no-fuss-no-mess for parents, and fun for all the kids who attend! A 2-hour painting party makes for a great celebration! We will teach any painting the birthday boy or girl chooses and each child leaves with a 16”x 20” canvas of their acrylic painting creation! $250 flat fee for up to 10 kids and an additional $15 per kid for more than 10. (Kids younger than 4 will require parental assistance.) Additional options can be added as well. Hours: 2-Hour Saturdays and Sundays available. C: Chelsey Langlinias info@poshsplat.com www.poshsplat.com 303- 442-7674
Tinker Art Studio Birthday pARTies Ages: 3-15 693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa. Let Tinker help celebrate your child’s next birthday! The birthday child and their guests will have a great time being creative and making a unique art project, while parents sit back and enjoy watching artists at work. Have a slime party, paint a canvas, make jewelry, design a small world-fairy garden, unicorn island, dinoland, and more!—create clay sea turtles, or choose another project from our
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elaborate pARTy menu with over 20 options. Party-goers leave with their handmade art and memories of a fantastic birthday party! For further details and to reserve your pARTy, visit tinkerartstudio. com. Hosting at your house? Ask about our awesome pARTy in a Box options! Hours: Friday and Saturday afternoon slots available. Contact: Staff 303-503-1902 tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com
Countywide Adventure Quest & Sword Games Birthdays Ages: 6+ Throughout Front Range Exciting quests, team games, treasure hunts, and more! Choose from a variety of options, customize the theme, and let Renaissance Adventures lead an unforgettable experience! We join your birthday party or other event in costume and equipped with safe foam swords and other props. Be a hero in a new Star Wars-themed adventure, journey as Frozen-themed princesses in a treasure quest, rally teams in Viking capture the flag, or pick some other fantastic option! Offering summer quests, holiday quests, after-school programs, and birthday parties in Boulder and beyond since 1995. 303-786-9216 www.RenaissanceAdventures.com
Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties
Ages: 3 & up 111 W. Baseline Road. Birthday parties at the Lafayette Recreation Center always make a splash! Let us take care of the details and you have all the fun. Price includes party room, tablecloth, paper goods & admission to the pool for 10 children. Parties available on Saturdays and Sundays, and are $110 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Contact: Becka Mack 303-661-1467
Ninja Birthday Party 990 S. Public Rd. #B1 Party like a ninja with one of our stealthy B-day party packages! Smash a piñata with nunchucks, slice your custom ninja cake with a real Katana sword, throw ninja stars, run obstacle courses and more! Weekends. C: Elizabeth Bourdon 720-775-2839 rockymtnkungfu@gmail.com www.rockymountainkungfu. com/birthday-party-packages/
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EVO Birthday Parties 1754 Dogwood St. Birthday parties at EVO are where it’s at. Have you heard of EVO LOU’s “Room of Doom?” It is complete with a slide, rings, and a climbable fort. Kids enjoy going bananas, laughing, and generally having the best time ever. There is additional awesomeness and climbing upstairs. For older kids, the entire gym is a playground ready for them to celebrate on. Days and Hours: Sat/Sun 11:301:30 pm and 2-4 pm blocks. C: Nick Miller (303) 317-3770 www.evorock.com/louisville-co/ groups-parties/ YouthPrograms@evorock.com
Birthday Party at The Carousel of Happiness Ages: all 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland Celebrate your birthday at the Carousel of Happiness by renting the entire carousel or our upstairs party room! Bring your own food, drink and decorations. Fees: Party Room $60 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel $175 per hour (includes unlimited rides). Call for more details and a party planning consultation! Days and Hours: Party Room: M-F: 10 am to 6 pm; Sat/Sun: 10 am to 7 pm. Entire Carousel: Available before or after business hours only Contact: Staff 303-258-3457 www.carouselofhappiness.org
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Mountain Kids Gymnastic-Themed Parties Ages: 2-10 474 S. Taylor Avenue Gymnastics, Ninja and Dancethemed birthday parties include 1 hour of activity time with our enthusiastic birthday party staff. Activities include a gigantic obstacle course, trampoline, games, relays, parachute play, and 30 minutes of party time for cake, presents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, party favors and facilitate all the activities and, of course, take care of all the cleanup! Great parties for kids of all ages! Call for fees. Contact: Anna Narvaes 303-665-8287 fun@mountainkidslouisville.com www.mountainkidslouisville.com
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1. Birthdays didn’t begin until calendars were created. 2. It all started with the Egyptians. 3. You can thank Greeks for all those birthday candles. 4. Birthdays first started as a form of protection. 5. The ancient Romans were the first to celebrate the birth of the common “man.” 6. Birthdays were first considered to be a pagan ritual in Christian culture. 7. German bakers invented the birthday cake as we know it today. 8. The Industrial Revolution made a way for everyone to enjoy sugary cakes. 9. The tune of “Happy Birthday” was actually a remix of sorts. 10. Marie Antoinette should not be credited for the quote “Let them eat cake. 11. October 5 is the most common birth date in the U.S. On another note, May 22 is considered to be the least common birthday in the U.S. 12. The lack of history on early birthday celebrations may be due to a lack of wealth.
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After-School Programs Climbing
Arts & Science
CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Boulder
Grades: K-8 4001 Discovery Drive Are you looking for an enriching experience that is so much fun your kids won’t realize how much they are learning? CU Science Discovery offers a variety of school year enrichment programs including afterschool, homeschool, BVSD day-off and holiday classes designed to inspire K-8 science enthusiasts. School-year programs explore STEM topics using hands-on activities that are engaging and creative. Register online or by phone. www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery P: 303-492-7188
BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley
Grades K-5 Offering high-quality enrichment classes after school and on no-school days. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in video production, music, cooking, engaging science, LEGOS™, sports, and Spanish. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County and are open to BVSD and non-BVSD kids. Please visit our website for complete class listings. Registration is available online or by phone. Program Days: M-Sat. C: Lifelong Learning lifelong.learning@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968
ABC KIDS CLIMBING Boulder
Ages: All 1960 32nd Street ABC Kids Climbing offers classes in the mornings, after-school, and on weekends for climbers all ages and abilities. ABC caters to older children through Clubs, Teams, and a weekly teen dropin class. Parent’s Night Out on the second Saturday of every month. Hours: M- Sun. Hours varied. C: Staff www.abckidsclimbing.com P: (303) 443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com
TINKER ART STUDIO CHILDREN’S & TEEN ART CLASSES Boulder
Ages: All 693B S Broadway Street Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children (and adults!) to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Choose from weekly classes, drop-in art, small group instruction, seasonal workshops, and school-day-off & holiday camps in a variety of mediums. Visit us online for a complete class schedule and to register. M-F, Daytime and afterschool programs available. C: Christie Hubley https://tinkerartstudio.com/ christie@tinkerartstudio.com christie@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com P: 303-503-1902
“ To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage. “ Georgia O’Keeffe
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“ Everybody’s a teacher if you listen. “
Dance
Doris Roberts
LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY Longmont
Ages: 2-Adult 1422 Nelson Road Longmont’s only pre-professional ballet school. Benefit from the very finest in classical
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After-School Programs dance training. Experience the joy of movement through ballet, pointe, men’s classes, jazz, modern, and ballet in the air. Grow with us as an artist in the studio and on stage! Coupon code BOCOKIDS (Save $25) Hours: See website or call for days and hours. registration@ldtacademy.com www.ldtacademy.com P: 303-317-2707
PARLANDO School of Musical Arts Boulder
Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School of Musical Arts offers private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice/singing, acting and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 650 students each week. More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. C: Staff info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006
Gymnastics Cheerleading
BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder
Ages: 4-18 Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more. Call for fees and times. Program Days: M-F C: Staff info@bouldersuzukistrings.org www.bouldersuzukistrings.org P: 720-295-5647
Music MOUNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance Louisville
Ages: Walking and up 474 S. Taylor Avenue At Mountain Kids there are mountains to climb, rivers to cross, jungles to conquer, and fun to be had. Also, strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence, and new skills are acquired every day. Students discover their amazing movement potential through GYMNASTICS & DANCE classes in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment! We make moving and learning fun! C: Anna Narvaes fun@mountainkidslouisville.com www.mountainkidslouisville.com P: 303-665-8287
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MUSIC TOGETHER® Boulder/Longmont
Ages: Birth to age 8. Boulder’s premier early childhood music & movement program. Celebrating over 20 years! Offering family classes and babies-only music classes. Music enrichment through intimate experiential classes. Learn how to support your child’s musical growth in a rich, fun, nurturing environment. FREE demo classes offered. Hours: Call for times and days. North/East Boulder: Online Classes Available! C: Laura Nordson/Jane Roche Birth-age 8. www.musictogetherboulder.com P: 720-440-2775 Central/South Boulder: Online and Outdoor Classes Available! C: Jane Smolens Birth-age 8. www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120 Longmont C: Alexandra Fischer Birth to age 5. www.melodykids.com P: 720-773-0742
Music Together with Jane Smolens in Central and South Boulder.
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After-School Programs Music Cont’d
Piano Sports PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Boulder
ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder
Ages: All 1128 Pine Street Rocky Ridge Music Academy offers individual and group lessons, giving students of all ages and levels a variety of opportunities to work with exceptional artists, teachers, and colleagues within the vibrant NoBo Arts District. Rocky Ridge has been providing transformative music education since 1942. In addition to instruction on all orchestral instruments, we offer lessons in voice, composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world. Hours: 30-, 45- and 60-minute lessons available 7 days a week. C: Megan Quilliam MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org www.rockyridge.org P: 303-449-1106
SANDY BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO Niwot
Ages: All Individual private lessons in flute, violin, and piano. Group Lessons: a) Intro to Music, 1 semester- explore flute, violin or piano, b) Penny Whistle Program—ideal class for ages 3 to 6. Fees: Pay by semester/session. Call for current class times. C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287
“ The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. ” Oprah Winfrey
Ages 5 and up. Online ZOOM PIANO LESSONS available during COVID-19 shut down. Children learn to read music, play songs by ear, basic music theory, composition/ improvisation music in a fun and supportive environment. Lessons are individualized based on age, interest and learning style. Weekly ½ hour lessons in Central Boulder (across the street from BCSIS/High Peaks Elementary when we return in person). Free trial Zoom lesson available. Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986. She also directs and teaches the Music Together ® Program with Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. Celebrating over 20 years in Boulder! C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120
Rowing COLORADO JUNIOR CREW Boulder
Ages: 13-18 Colorado Junior Crew offers youth rowing programs for those new to the sport and experienced rowers aged 13+ at the Boulder Reservoir weekdays throughout the Fall. Our fun, friendly and welcoming environment make this the perfect time to try this addicting sport. Twohour sessions are offered in the afternoons with varying days available to suit your schedule. Equipment needed: water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form-fitting shorts like bike shorts. Email info@ cjcrew.org or check out www. cjcrew.org for more information. C: Staff info@cjcrew.org www.cjcrew.org
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THE SPOT YOUTH PROGRAM Boulder
Ages: 5-18 3240 Prairie Avenue Kids love climbing! It’s a healthy way to stay active and make friends. The Spot Youth Program offers your child an encouraging environment to learn and have fun. We also offer a FREE trial session, contact us to schedule yours! Hours: M-F: 4 to 8 pm. C: Head Coach headcoach@thespotgym.com www.thespotgym.com/youthprograms P: (303) 379-8806
EVO AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS
Swimming
Louisville
Ages: All 1754 Dogwood Street EVO Rock + Fitness offers a wide selection of after-school programs for kids of all ages. Whether kids want to climb for play, exercise, sport, or competition, one of our programs is sure to meet their needs. Monday-Friday 4:30-8:00 C: Nick Miller YouthPrograms@evorock.com www.evorock.com/louisville-co/kids/ P: (303) 317-3770
SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont
Ages: 2 mos through 5 yrs 795 S. Sherman Street WE ARE OPEN! At
Infant Aquatics with Briggs, at 8 months!
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After-School Programs Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference. Hours: M-Th: 7 am to 7 pm, F: 8 am to 1 pm. C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229 ART
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“He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.” BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY
TheatRE
MUSIC Swimming
“Art is the beautiful way of doing things. Science is the effective way of doing things. Business is the economic way of doing things” Elbert Hubbard
Ages: 3-12 Join us for online classes in musical theater, film and music lessons. Classes for everyone 3-12 yrs. Over 30 years teaching drama, dance, and music in Boulder. Our studio is about fun. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity & friendship. Oncea-week classes with a final production. Sliding fees & scholarships. Please check our website for class times and days. Show themes change each semester. Offering week-long summer camps. C: Pollyanna Demitro boulderperformingarts2@gmail. com www.bpac.biz P: 303-859-4195
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BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield
Ages 3-18. BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, and community performances including new FREE and fee-based virtual programs. Classes and audition-based performances available throughout the year for beginning to advanced students. Check our website for schedule and registration information. Schedules vary. C: Mary Wilkie info@backstorytheatre.org www.backstorytheatre.org P: 720-263-0836
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reading, diagnosed with dysAges: 5-16 lexia, behind in math, 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135 LEARNING PATHWAYS PATHWAYS difficulty putexperiencing (near Arapahoe & 55th) ting thoughts into words? Boulder’s premierBOULDER youth OFFICE - 303 303-499499-1941 We help where traditional theatre offers Boulder’s best www.learningpathwayscolorado.com tutoring can’t. Our multitheatrical training in musical sensory methods get quick theatre, acting, voice, dance, results that last a lifetime. improvisation, & more. An average student will After-school programs, achieve a 2-grade-level Actors Academy Program, increase in just a few weeks and summer camps. of intensive instruction. C: Barry Freniere Hours: M-F: 9 am to 6 pm info@theaterforkids.net C: Deborah Kratovil www.theaterforkids.net learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.com www.learningpathwayscolorado.com P: 303-245-8150 P: 303-499-1941
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS SUMMER Calendar of Events 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.
PUBLISHERS NOTE: Welcome to our Summer Calendar! We have a lot of great events that are on Zoom, YouTube and virtual formats for you. We did our best to update everything for you, but please do check online or call to make sure some of the events are still happening, or if dates have changed. There is a lot going on, so don’t miss out! Have a great summer!
ART/MUSEUMS
First Tuesdays—Denver Target First Tuesday Nights from 4 to 8 pm, for all ages at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work. Through their generous sponsorship to the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play FREE the first Tuesday of each month. Through 2020—Denver The Denver Art Museum will offer free general admission to ALL youth, ages 18 and under. Youth pricing for all special ticketed exhibitions $5. For more information check out w w w. d e n v e r a r t m u s e u m . o r g / freeforkids. Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days from 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm; runs from early September through late May at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive dropin program encourages children ages 2-5 to engage in creative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their parents. Call (303) 651-8374 for more information. Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, open Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an
2nd/4th Saturday—Longmont Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) 12 to 12:45 pm, for ages 5-8 and 1 to 2 pm, for ages 9-12, located at 667 4th Ave. Free with family membership. $10 drop-in. Your children will learn about contemporary art, create artwork and bring it home. Preregistration is encouraged. Call Mary Chapin Durling at (303) 6512787 or email info@firehouseart. org or check www.firehouseart.org for more information. Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.
BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING
Weekly—Podcast Julie’s Library is a where books bring us together. Every week, Julie Andews an her daugter Emma Walton Hamilton will settle into the reading nook for new story. Check it out at www.julieslibraryshow.org. M/W/F—Virtual The Library may be closed due to COVID-19, but the storytime fun continues on the Library’s Facebook page or Twitter feed every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Monday: La Biblioteca ofrece cuentos bilingües para niños mientras que esté cerrado.Virtual Bilingual Storytime, 11 to 11:30 am . Stories and songs in English and Spanish for children of all ages. Cuentos Bilingües Virtuales, de 11 a 11:30 am. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y español para niños de todas edades, en la página Facebook de la Biblioteca, en Twitter o el canal YouTube. Wednesday: The library offers storytime for babies and their caregivers each week.Virtual Baby Storytime, 11 to 11:20 am. An interactive storytime designed for infants to age 2 and their grownup. Enjoy 20 minutes of short stories, lots of songs, rhymes, bouncing, and fun for child and grownup to
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build language and pre-literacy skills! Friday: The library offers a storytime for kids 3 and older and their caregivers each week. Virtual Family Storytime, 11 to 11:30 am. A 30-minute Friday fun storytime designed for children of all ages and their grown ups. Lots of fun picture books will be shared along with movement. Ageappropriate stories and games to help your children become ready to read. Checkout /longmontcolorado. gov/Home/Components/Calendar/ Event/37238/1300?curm=05&cu ry=2020 Ongoing—Boulder Storytimes at the Main Library for ages birth to 36 months. Ageappropriate storytime posters will be posted by the doors to the Mt. Sanitas room by 9 am and direct patrons to take a token for each person in their group. Limit of 40 to each storytime. Time are: Lap Babies (birth to 15 months) on Tuesdays, at 9:15 am; Cruisers & Crawlers (15-24 months) on Wednesdays, at 9:15 am, Younger Toddler Time (24-30 months) on Mondays, at 9:15 am; Older Toddler Time (30-36 months) on Thursdays, at 9:15 am. Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org or call (303) 441-3100 for more information. Ongoing—Boulder County/Denver Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Story Time for ages 1-6, located at 2525 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, 14644 Orchard Pkwy #1000 in Westminster, and 8340 Northfield Blvd. in Denver. Weekly Story Time with a craft or activity for preschoolers. It’s Free and lots of fun. Check our website for times and directions. Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or email lynne@ grtoys.com or you can check out www.grtoys.com for more information. T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30, bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library. Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please email howardm@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/ event/kids-family/storytime for more times and information.
CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS May 20, 27—Virtual K-Dome to Home for middle school and high school students from Fiske Planetarium. Free weekly planitarium shows with lessons designed to compliment your school’s science objecties. Each week a 20-30 minute topic. Check out https://www.facebook. com/events/fiske-planetarium/k12-dome-to-home-for-middle-school-and-high-schools t u d e n t s / 2 1 9 1 4 2 3 9 6 1 8 6 1 8 3 /. Recorded sessions so you can go back and watch anytime, or attend the live sessions and ask questions in the chat box or submit your questions in advance. M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348. 2 Mondays a month—Lafayette Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Immaculate Conception Church, 715 Cabrini Drive. Includes food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out immaculateconceptionchurchmops. com for more information. 1st and 3rd Wednesay—Erie Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:30 am, beginning September, at 722 Austin Ave. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out www.MOPS.org/stluke org or stlukeorthodox.org or call (720) 771-8951 for more information. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays—Erie Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 to 11 am, at 615 Evans St. Mornings:30 include food, craft, or activity,
speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out http:// www.calvarybible.com for more information. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays—Erie Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:30 am, September to May, at 615 Evans St. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out calvarybible.com/momsnext/ erie for more information. 2x month on Wed—Berthoud Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 to 11 am, at 550 S McCaslin Blvd. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out www.newfreedomministry.com for more information. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays—Niwot MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 am to 11:15 am or from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at 9447 Niwot Rd. Includes food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out RockyMOMSnext.wordpress. com or www.mops.org/groups/ rockymomsnext or rockymops. wordpress.com for more information. Every other Tuesday—Longmont Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 6:30 to 8 pm, or every Wednesday at 9:15 to 11:15 am, at Lifebridge Christian Church at 10345 Ute Hwy Room 121. Includes food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out lbcc. or for more information. Every other Tuesday—Longmont Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 6:30 to 8 pm, or every Wednesday at 9:15 to 11:15 am, at Lifebridge Christian Church at 10345 Ute Hwy Room 121. Includes food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out lbcc.
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1st and 3rd Thurdays—Longmont Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 to 11:30 am, at 2101 Gay St. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out http://mops.calvarylongmont.org/ mops/wp for more information. 1st Mondays—Boulder La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, from 10 to 11:30 am, located in the Community Room at Boulder Nurse Midwives, 4800 Riverbend Road, Suite 100. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-tomother support, and encouragement to women who are nursing their toddlers. Babies and children welcome. For more information call Diane at (303) 444-9849, Linda at (720) 314-8839, or Kate at (303) 473-9918. Tuesdays—Boulder FIRST LEGO® Robotics Workshops for ages 9-13, from 6:30-7:30 pm, located at George Reynolds Branch Boulder Public Library at 3595 Table Mesa Drive. For kids interested in all things STEAM, robotics, community service, public speaking and leadership. Weekly workshop will support robotics 4-H project and help students prepare for membership on FIRST LEGO® team attending tournament in 2020. Please email for more information. Contact Candice Brown at (720) 938-0307 or steam.4h.boulder@gmail.com or www.steam4hboulder.wordpress.com for more information.
www.RenaissanceAdventures.com for more information. 3rd Tuesdays—Boulder Local mothers are invited to a free meeting of the Boulder County chapter of Mothers & More. We connect moms through evening meetings, speakers, moms’ night out, book discussions, children’s activities, and MORE. Come and meet us! Check them out online at www.meetup.com/Mothers-MoreBoulder-County for more up-todate information. 3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 9223549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location. Daily—Countywide Boulder County WIC Program. Supplemental foods and nutritional health education for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women with children up to 5 years. Ongoing enrollment at 5 clinic sites. Boulder Office: 3305 Broadway; San Juan Office: 3100 34th St. in Boulder; Longmont Office: 529 Coffman, Suite 200; Salud Clinic: 231 East 9th in Longmont; Tri-cities Office: 1345 Plaza Court North, 3A in Lafayette. FREE. Call (303) 441-1451. Tuesdays–Boulder Teen Girl Yoga for ages 13 to 16, from 4:30 to 5:25, located at 1676 30th Street. A safe place for teen girls to reconnect to their inner wisdom and knowledge, through mindful breath and yoga. Contact Teri Jacobson, MA CYI at (303) 588-4092 or boulderyogakids14@
gmail.com or check out www. boulderyogakids.com for more information. Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms). New group for mothers of school-age children (kindergarten-12th grade) to share their joys and challenges. Includes guest speakers, child care, and refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost: $5. Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Call Jan at (303) 494-4248 or Darcy at (303) 9261590 for more information. Thursdays—Broomfield Tough Love Parent Support Group will meet at the United Church of Broomfield at 825 Kohl Street, from 7 to 9:30 pm. Call Jerry Hart at (303) 494-4598 for more information. Saturdays—Boulder Teen Art Therapy Groups, for ages 13-17, from 12 to 2 pm, located at 5378 Sterling Drive, Studio 6. Express Yourself! No art experience necessary. Teens can make a mess and get real together about issues that concern them. Contact Catherine M. Houston, LPC at (720) 628-0158 or catherine@catherinemhoustonlpc. com or check us out online at www.catherinemhoustonlpc.com for more information. Every Wednesday–Online 50 Minute Wednesday Community Gratitude Call for ages 8 to adult, from 1:30 to 2:20 pm, by phone: In the US, dial (425) 436-6306 and use access code 845302. Outside the US, go to FreeConferenceCall.com. Exercise your spirit like you exercise your body for what promises to be a great emotional, psychological, social, spiritual and
2nd Tuesdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, at 7 pm, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-tomother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or check out www.longmontlll.org for more info. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays—Boulder Renaissance Adventures Dropin Hike using Pokemon GO App for ages 6 to adult, from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Adventure League Go! is a safe and fun event for all ages oriented around hiking and interactive trainer challenges. Participants also engage in a variety of live-action role playing challenges, such as beanbag games of agility, performances and social encounters, and a costume contest. Call (303) 786-9216 to pre-register or please check us out online at
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physical health boost. Join Jessica Dancingheart by phone, as she leads you in a gratitude meditation followed by time to talk about what brings you happiness. Jessica will lead the group in a different gratitude theme each week. Contact Jessica Dancingheart at (303) 589-8420 or jessica@openingtopossibilities.com or please check online at www.facebook.com/ events/197919447941963 for more information. Ongoing—Boulder Wonder Wonder for all ages, located at 1685 29th Street, Suite 1268, open 7 days a week, is a new form of experiential entertainment that intends to bring out the weird, wild, and wonderful in ways you’ve never seen before. Our mission is to create an immersive one-of-a-kind experience that is as engaging as it is inspiring. Part art exhibit, part photography opportunity—each room is meant to tap into people’s creativity and curiosity while providing a welcoming environment for all experience-goers. Call (720) 429-1895 for hours and more information. Ongoing—Boulder Tinker Art Studio classes for ages 18 months to 13 years old, located at 693B S. Broadway. P r o g r a m m i n g o ff e r e d d a i l y. Weekly “Drop-In” classes are on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the school year. Call Tinker Art Studio at (303) 503-1902 or email Tinker@tinkerartstudio.com for more information or check out www.tinkerartstudio.com to register. Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200. Call Lika Gitis at (720) 939-7545 or email lika@artsunflower.com or visit us at www.artsunflower.com. Ongoing—Lafayette pARTiculars Art Gallery/Studio Art Classes and Workshops for ages 7 to teens, located at 401 S. Public Road, Unit 1. Taught by experienced artists and art educators. Call April Christenson at (303) 665-3642 or you can email aprilgchristenson@gmail.com or check out www.particularsart.com for more information. Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)subsidized child care for children 0-12. Apply for our CCAP waitlist. Application on our website www. bouldercountychildcare.org under with forms CCAP application. Must be county resident, income and activity requirements. Other requirements apply. Questions: www.ccap@bouldercounty.org. Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids
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and Adults! helps families and individuals enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Medicaid and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0 to $50 depending on family income. Healthy Kids and Adults! can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a new health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. For more information, call (720) 515-1454. Ongoing—Longmont Swim•Float•Swim! Aquatic Academy—The ultimate swim lesson experience for ages 6 months and up. Boulder County’s only dedicated warm-water swim lesson facility where children learn to swim and float independently in weeks, not years. The Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or email judy@infantaquatics.com for more information. Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, located at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes. Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information. Ongoing–Virtual Free Music Together ZOOM Demos for ages 0-5, from Contact Us, located at online contact us for Zoom link. Come visit a Music Together ZOOM Class with friends and family! Support your child’s musical development from the comfort and safety of your own home. We are still interactive with lots of singing, movement, at home instrument making. Celebrating over 20 years serving Boulder and beyond. Contact Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or jsmolens@ mountainsongmusic.com or please do check online at www. mountainsongmusic.com for more information.
online program. This a great way to get started and develop your character! Call (303) 786-9216 or info@renaissanceadventures.com or check out www.renaissanceadventures.com/registration/ for more information. Through August 14—Virtual Free Intro to Questing every Friday, online, for ages 7-17, from 4:15 to 5:30 pm. Be the hero of a mythic quest! Our Intro to Questing class, which will orient your child to our online Adventure Quest or Play Quest programs and gives you a chance to check out what we are up to. Your child will play an exciting Adventure Quest game within the class period with an opportunity to learn the game system, become familiar with our online format, and create a character to play. Call (303) 786-9216 or info@renaissanceadventures.com or check out www.renaissanceadventures.com/ registration/ for more information. To Sept 10—Erie Erie Farmers Market on Thursdays, from 5 to 8 pm, at 10 Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt. Erie Farmers Market seeks to support Colorado farms and businesses by providing communities with a dynamic and inviting market that is beneficial to both its vendors and customers by emphasizing the importance of buying local products. We are pleased to bring locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisan breads, honey, cheese, coffee, baked goods, natural body care, massage and much more to this wonderful community. Our farmers sell Coloradogrown organic, transitional and pesticide-free vegetables. Our orchard keepers bring organic and conventional fruit from Palisades, Colorado. The quality and diversity of our vendors’ produce and products promises you an exciting shopping experience in a friendly, family atmosphere. And, shopping locally benefits our Colorado farms, the environment, the community and the economy. Weekly—Online Check out weekly concerts with the Boulder Philharamonic. Free concerts on FaceBook at #playhome, www.facebook.com/boulderphil.
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Through August 14—Virtual Intro to Dungeon Delvers online, every Friday, for ages 9-17, from 4:30 to 5:45 pm. If you’ve never played with us before! Dungeon Delvers makes use of the Dungeons & Dragons® (D&D®) to play an exciting D&D® game within the class period, learn the game system, and get familiar with our
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June 1—Louisville Taste of Louisville Arts and Crafts Show for all ages, from 9 am to 4 pm. Juried. Promote local restaurants. Many food booths, commercial booths and arts/craft booths. Activities for children such as fire
engine rides, jumping cages, etc. June 5-6—Boulder Danse Etoile Ballet presents Matisse’s Gardens and Jazz for all ages, on June 5 at 7:30 pm, and June 6 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, located at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street. Inspired by Matisse’s Gardens and Jazz, Danse Etoile Ballet’s newest ballet will offer you a mural in motion of Matisse’s exploration of colors and shapes, immersing you in Matisse’s art through the canvas of the stage and the brush of the music. Tickets at www.bit.ly/37r7pjx or www. danseetoile.org. Contact MarieJose Payannet at (720) 938-3030 or mariejose@danseetoile.org or check out www.danseetoile.org for more information. June 6—Louisville Taste of Louisville for all ages, from 9 am to 4 pm. An opportunity to taste the “Quality of Life” in Louisville. Come and enjoy excellent food, served by our fine restaurants, beer served by your favorite local breweries, arts & craft booths, kid’s entertainment and informational booths from our local merchants. You won’t want to miss the Louis-Palooza which features local bands performing at the Steinbaugh Pavilion. The Louisville Rec Center will be hosting the Touch a Truck from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. This will also be the opening day for the Farmer’s Market. For information call the Louisville Chamber at (303) 666-5747 or please do email us at info@louisvillechamber.com June 12—Nederland The Carousel reopens! They will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm. Ride tickets will still cost only $2. The Carousel can also be reserved for groups of up to 9 people. Please note, the Carousel hours may change in July based on ridership. We have implemented new health protocols for the safety of visitors. Chief among these is that all riders, ages 3 and up, are required to wear facemasks. Additionally, we are limiting the number of riders to 9 people at a time and our new traffic flow, cleaning/sanitizing standards and staff health checks all help keep our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Our reopening plans were approved under state, county and local rules. Check out our website at www.carouselofhappiness.org or call (303) 258-3457 for more information. June 22—Longmont Youth Company Auditions for ages 5-18, by 5 pm. Centennial State Ballet is thrilled to announce our 2020/21 Season: A Time to Dance! We are now accepting video audition submissions for youth company members for Fall Showcase featuring Die Puppenfee! Registration and submissions are due by 5 pm. Each performance this season
will be produced and performed through video/film. We can’t wait to see you dancing! Contact Laura Malpass at talent@centennialstateballet.org or check out centennialstateballet.org/the-company/company-members/what-to-expect for more information. June 25 to July 30—Boulder We are excited to bring you the 2020 virtual Colorado Music Festival. Join us for performances every Thursday evening. All performances can be watched ondemand and are presented for free to express our gratitude to donors, subscribers, ticket buyers, and the community. We think you will be as excited as we are to experience unique performances by guest artists from around the world and our own Colorado Music Festival Orchestra members. Details will be announced soon. Please visit coloradomusicfestival.org for more information. June 26-August 1—Boulder Colorado Music Festival for all ages, presents its six-week summer concert season, at Chautauqua Auditorium (900 Baseline Road. Offering 23 diverse performances of orchestral and chamber music by the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra and guest artists, alongside educational programming. Please do check us out online at www.ColoradoMusicFestival.org or call (303) 440-7666 for more information. June 28—Longmont Barnyard Critter Day for ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at Agricultural Heritage Center 8348 Highway 66. Enjoy a day at the Agricultural Heritage Center and learn about the roles of animals on a farm. Please leave pets at home so working animals will not be disturbed. Contact Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty.org or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.
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July 1—Boulder Boulder Farmers Market Artisan Show for all ages, from 8 am to 2 pm, at Central Park next to the Farmer’s Market. Food, kids’ activities and more. July 4—Boulder Ralphie’s Indepdence Day Blast for all ages, from 8:30 pm, at Folsom Stadium, at 2400 Colordao Avenue. An annual tradition since 1941. Locals flock to the University of Colorado’s football stadium, to take
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part in stadium-wide sing-along, listen to live music, see Ralphie— the real buffalo that is CU’s mascot—and, of course, watch the live fireworks show. The gates open at 7:45 pm, entertainment begins at 8:30 pm, and the fireworks start at dark, usually around 9:40 pm. Free. Check out www.boulder4thofjuly. com for more information. July 11-12—Broomfield FlatIron Crossing Fine Art Festival for all ages, from 10 to 5 pm, at 1 West FlatIron Crossing. July 4—Longmont Longmont Half and 5K Race. City of Longmont Sandstone Ranch Community Park, at 2525 E. Ken Pratt Blvd. Kick off your July 4th celebration with a BANG! There may not be fireworks at this early morning event, but you will be STUNNED with majestic views of Longs Peak. Celebrate this Independence Day in style sporting a new red, white, and blue Longmont shirt! This event partners with OUR Center, raising food donations, awareness, and monetary donations for their mission. Check out www.lmhalf.com or check out visitlongmont.org or call (352) 464-0286 for more information.
July 8—Broomfield Catfish Night for all ages, from 7:30 to 11 pm. located at Stearns L a k e a t C a r o l y n H o l m b e rg Preserve Dillon Road on South 104th Street. Enjoy a summer night of fishing! Anglers must have a current Colorado fishing license. Kids under 16 don’t need a license. Shore fishing only. Check-in required. Contact Dave Hoerath at (303) 678-6204 or dhoerath@bouldercounty.org or check out www. bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information. July 22—Boulder Boulder Country Day School Virtual Open Houses. Now more than ever is the time to become a Bulldog! With an incredible community of support, best-in-class faculty and academic offerings, and a commitment to the social/ emotional development of every student, BCD is truly the unsurpassed location for PS-8th grade education in Boulder County. At BCD, students are taught to think critically, question bravely, and act responsibly. Given the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living, what values could be needed more? Located in Gunbarrel at 4820 Nautilus Court North. Register at www.bouldercountryday.org. Limited spaces available for the 2020-21 school year. Financial assistance is available. Call (303) 527-4931 x295 for more information. July 25-26—Denver 2020 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Sloans Lake Park. It’s
our 20th anniversary! Year of the Mouse! Global Cultures! Check out (303) 953-7277 or www.CDBF.org for more information.
August 1 to Sept—Boulder Boulder Creek Hometown Fest for all ages. Just as the Boulder Creek Festival kicks off the summer in Boulder County, the Boulder Creek Hometown Fest is the perfect bookend to close out the summer event season. This hometown celebration features arts & crafts exhibitors and more. August 8—Boulder Attention Homes 13th Annual Fundraising Gala for ages 21+, from 5 to 10 pm, located at 2601 Canyon Blvd. This year’s theme is HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS: A Night on the Red Carpet. It will be a glam-filled evening so dress in your best and join us for dinner, drinks, dancing to Hazel Miller, silent and live auctions, casino, program, and games to benefit Attention Homes! Contact Aubreigh Doran at (616) 635-8127 or check out www.attentionhomes. org/13th-annual-gala/ for more information. August 11—Boulder Boulder Country Day School Virtual Open Houses. Now more than ever is the time to become a Bulldog! With an incredible community of support, best-in-class faculty and academic offerings, and a commitment to the social/ emotional development of every student, BCD is truly the unsurpassed location for PS-8th grade education in Boulder County. At BCD, students are taught to think critically, question bravely, and act responsibly. Given the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living, what values could be needed more? Located in Gunbarrel at 4820 Nautilus Court North. Register at www.bouldercountryday.org. Limited spaces available for the 2020-21 school year. Financial assistance is available. Call (303) 527-4931 x295 for more information. August 15, 16—Longmont Longmont Summer Home Show for all ages, at 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road. Call (303) 772-7170 or check out www.bouldercountyfair.org for more information.
September 24—Zoom Teacher Preparation Program Info Session for adults, at 9 am, 10/19/20 4pm (in person), locat-
ed at 3800 Kalmia Avenue. Have you always wanted to be a teacher? Earn your Colorado teaching license and optional Master’s degree in one year through Friends School’s teacher preparation program for adults with a Bachelor’s Degree. This highly regarded graduate program places teachers in public and independent schools throughout Boulder County. Please RSVP. Contact Julie Hart at (303) 499-1999 or tppinfo@friendsschoolboulder.org or check out www.friendsschoolboulder.org/ programs/teacher-preparation/ for more information. September 22—Erie Realities FORE Children Charity Golf Tournament for adults, but teens welcome, from 8 am to 3 pm, located at 2700 Vista Parkway. Swing your support for scholarship funds for former foster care youth! Our event features an 18 hole round of golf with cart, fun contests, prizes for winning teams, continental breakfast and a post event luncheon on the patio. Covid-19 safety measures will be in place at the event. $150 per player. Contact Leanne Fisher at (720) 420-9780 or leanne@propelmarketingllc.com or check out https://rfcbc.org/golf/ for more information.
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If you have a dated calendar event in August, September or October, please do let us know by July 10th. One-listing-permonth limit on a space-available basis, with nonprofit and free dated events prioritized. Please check out our website at www. bouldercountykids.com, click on the calendar button and fill out the Calendar Submission Form. To be included in our email reminder list, please do email us at calendar@bouldercountykids. com with an Email Reminder Request in the subject line or use our online form on our website. We will send you back a receipt on all submissions and requests so you know you are on our list.
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