BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN FOR OVER 26 YEARS! Volume XXV11 No. 2 • SUMMER 2021
SUMMER 2021
CAMP ISSUE! 12 Pages of Camps!
RECIPES, VIDEOS, LIVE LINKS, SUMMER CALENDAR AND LOTS OF FUN!
“CAPTAIN LLAMA” BY PAIGE GEAGAN, AGE 9
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for the 2021-2022 school year
Boulder County Head Start locations: Head Start at Lafayette
1135 Cimarron Dr., Lafayette 80026
The Dagny School - Lafayette 2802 Dagny Way, Lafayette 80026
Head Start at Woodlands - Boulder 2675 Mapleton Ave., Boulder 80304
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, & Surrounding Areas Summer 2021
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Volume 27 No.2
Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.
Don’t miss out on the next issue
Get the Word Out!
Reaching families in Boulder County, and surrounding areas!
From the Publishers ..................................................... 5 Cover Story—Paige Geagan............................... 5
Virtual Directory ........................................ 6-7
HONORABLE MENTIONS
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Cool Sites for Kids .......................... 9
RECIPES Cover Contest
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The FALL BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE issue deadline is JULY 10th . Covers August, September and October. Check out our Advertising Page at www.bouldercountykids.com for ad rates. Calendar events must be submitted online on our Calendar Submission Form. Receipts will be sent back to you. advertising@bouldercountykids.com • www.bouldercountykids.com
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Online Learning/Public Schools ................................. 12-13 Kids’ Planet ............................................. 14-15 HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY ............................16-17 !"#$"%&'%()*+,%( ................................... 18-19
News About Town ......................................... 20 VIDEO PAGES ................................................................ 21
What Do I Do Now, Romona?.................. 22 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY .................... 23
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CAMP DIRECTORY ........................ 32–43 BOULDER COUNTY KIDS is a division of Martin House Publications, Inc. Published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Mailing Address: 1464 E. Easter Circle, Centennial, CO 80122. Phone number: (303) 7284798. Copyright 1995 to 2021 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. Please go to www. bouldercountykids.com for more information.
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CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY 44–47 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY....................... 48–49
Birthday Party Directory ......... 50–51 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.......... 52-55 SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS..... 56–59 Publishers - Isabella Schutz and Annie Gieser Cover Art - Paige Geagan Proofing to Perfection - Darlene Mueller Morse
Mascot - Indie
Most Awesome Web Designer - Joshua Thorne
info@bouldercountykids.com • (303) 728-4798
I will be around for the next couple of issues to help in any way I can. Indie and I will be down in the Santa Fe area working with clay, cooking and music. Be well and be in touch! Much love and thanks to you all.
Jennifer and Indie
From the Publishers: Boulder has always been a close community to us; we both grew up in the Denver area and Isabella graduated from CU Boulder in 2019. But once we dove into Boulder County Kids and the entire community, we fell deeply in love. This is a place like no other, and we are so excited to now officially be a part of it. There is so much to look forward to: sunnier days, vaccinations & social gatherings, ice cream in the afternoons, and more that we hope will make this a better summer than the last. If you haven’t already, please follow us on social media! We are making big waves in the social world, and it is becoming a bigger community everyday. We are immensely thankful to Jennifer for her kindness and trust in us—we will take good care of your baby, Jenn! Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or even just to chat.
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After 27 years, I have decided to retire and will be passing the baton onto two absolutely fabulous women which will bring a new energy and vitality to Boulder County Kids. It has been a lovely journey for me working with a couple of generations of children, and I thank all the communities that have helped make this paper so special.
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ur colorful cover is by 9-year-old artist, Paige Geagan. As a third grader whose favorite class in school is art, Paige has exhibited her advanced skills in working with acrylic paints at Sunflower Art Studio, which is what she used in creating “Captain Llama.” She, her older sister, their parents, and the family’s fluffy Siberian cat Lola, moved to Boulder from Ohio in 2019. Paige loves donuts (the kind with strawberry icing and sprinkles), The Huckleberry Restaurant in Louisville, the movie Mrs. Doubtfire, the TV series Modern Family, and the funny song I’m a Chicken Taco on Skis, which she often sings along with her friends. Regarding instruments, Paige says that sometimes her tutor teaches her the ukulele. When she grows up, Paige wants to own a llama farm or be a cartoonist—she’s not opposed to the idea of doing both. What she most looks forward to about summer is the warm weather as she loves playing football in the backyard with her dad. Congratulations to Paige on being our front cover artist!
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VIRTUAL DIRECTORY Classes online!
ONLINE WITH RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES Online. Ages 7-17. Join our online role-playing (R PG) adventures where everyone gets to be a hero! Outwit a dragon, solve mysteries a nd r id d les, bat t le fo es, a nd negotiate for freedom in an effort to save the kingdom of a mythical la nd. Choose f rom Advent u re Quest or Dungeon Delvers for an unforgettable game live on Zoom led by our talented quest leaders. From after school and homeschool enrichment, summer camps, day off school/holiday camps, and game nights, we keep youth engaged a nd c on n e c t e d t h r o ug h play. Look for our Free Intro to Online Classes! L ea r n more at w w w. renaissanceadventures.com. Contact us at info@RenaissanceAdventures. com or call (303) 786-9216.
BACKSTORY THEATRE WORKSHOPS BackStory has offered high-quality theatre education, exploration, and community performances for over 10 years! Kids 3-18 will find something fun for all ages and abilities this season. BackStory classes are offered year-round in a combination of online and in-person for mats with small class sizes and close observation of COVID19 best practices for safety and health. For the most up-to-date offerings, please visit our “Classes and Camps” page online at www. backstorytheatre.org/bsta-classes or email us at info@backstorytheatre. org to see if we can create a custom theatre program for your small group. Call (720) 263- 0836 for more information.
STUDIO BOX FROM TINKER ART STUDIO!
MUSIC TOGETHER® Boulder. Ages: Birth to age 8. Boulder’s premier early childhood music & movement program, offering family, babies, and early elementary classes. Sing, dance, and support your child’s musical growth in a rich, fun, nurturing, and interactive environment. FREE demo classes offered. Offering outdoor and online classes. Mornings, afternoons, and weekend classes available. Check out www.musictogetherboulder.com or call Laura Nordson or Jane Roche at (720) 440-2775 for more information.
Check out Parlando School of Musical Arts!
Creativity, delivered to your door with Studio Box from Tinker Art St ud io! Fou r new proje ct s each month. Endless imagination. Our new monthly art subscription box for children ages 4-8 is packed full of process a r t projects, exciting materials, and tips for creating as well a pre-recorded video to greet kids each month. Studio Box is a lot more than a box of crafts. We’ve replicated the feeling of being in the studio, and have packaged it up in a gorgeous little box that arrives right on kids’ doorsteps. Join our fast-growing community of Studio Box kids! Follow us on Instagram (@TinkerArtStudio) to stay in the loop, and visit us online at www. tinkerartstudio.com to view all of our current virtual programming options; email us at tinker@tinkerartstudio. com or call (303) 503-1902 for more information.
PARLANDO SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTS Boulder. 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 700 students each week. More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. For all ages. NOTE: During the ongoing pandemic, lessons occur online or in-person based on family & teacher preference and availability. Located at 2590 Walnut St. in the Dairy Center. Email info@parlando.org or call (303) 442-0006 or check out www.parlando. org for more information.
Studio Box YouTube videos will give you an art class right in your own home. Shop Art Kits and Supplies: https://tinker-art-studio-llc.square.site/
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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
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Honorable Mentions For the Summer 2021 edition of Boulder County Kids, we had such a hard time choosing the cover for the magazine. We received a handful of incredible submissions that just couldn’t go unnoticed! See what the kids of Boulder County and surrounding areas are whipping up lately!
Anika, Age 5
Harlo, Age 14
Aubrey, Age 11
Chiara, Age 12
Tenzing, Age 11 Evelyn,Age 10
Amy Daily, 5th Grade
Ellie, Age 9 Special thanks to Sunflower Art Studio in Gunbarrel for sharing their students’ artwork with us.
Rosemary, Age 18
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Zoe, Age 11
Send your child’s artwork to info@bouldercountykids.com by June 15th for it to be considered for the cover of BCK’s Fall 2021 issue!
BOULDER COUNT Y KIDS 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 culturalcare.com/jrodehaver
Cool SITEs FOR KIDS Google Arts and Culture www.artsandculture.google.com/search/ street view?project=performing-arts Travel on the rooftops of 95 locations around the world. National Parks - Find YOur Virtual Park www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/find-your-virtual-park.htm PBS Kids Ranger Rick Time for Kids www.pbskids.org www.rangerrick.org www.timeforkids.com National Geographic Kids www.kids.nationalgeographic.com Highlights Kids www.highlightskids.com
Sesame Street www.sesamestreet.org
Zoo Books www.zoobooks.com/magazines
Free Audiobooks for Kids www.audible.com/ep/kids-audiobooks Scholastic and Scholastic Kids www.scholastic.com/home Epic After-school reading with Epic Free. They also have a subscription plan which has a monthly fee. Epic is also free for educators.
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RECIPES Easy as Cherry Pie by Annie Gieser
This is a super easy, crowdpleasing cherry pie that is perfect for summer. I always use frozen cherries so that I can make this any time of year, but fresh cherries work great, too. (Hack to easily pit cherries: use an empty glass bottle and a metal straw, pushing the pit of the cherry into the bottle with the straw). If you decide to use fresh cherries, use a little less cornstarch—the filling won’t have as much liquid and won’t need to thicken more. Once I started pre-heating the filling on this recipe, I never went back. Cooking the filling before baking makes the cherries a lot softer and the filling a lot thicker. You do not want to overcook it though; the filling should be sturdy, but not like jam. I also use a dutch crumble top; this is a fan-favorite for my regular pie-eaters and is super easy. A classic pie crust or braided top tastes delicious, too. Do whichever you prefer! Ingredients Crust & Dutch Crumble Top: 1 pie crust 1 cup of flour 1/3 cup of sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup of cold butter, cubed Filling: 5 cups frozen (or fresh, pitted) cherries 2/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch (less if using fresh cherries—1 1/2 -2 tablespoons) Sprinkle of salt 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine cherries, cornstarch, sugar, salt, vanilla & almond extract, and lemon juice in a large
pot over medium to high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until mixture starts to thicken (it will take a little bit, ~8-10 minutes. If the mixture does not thicken after 10 minutes, add a dash more of cornstarch). Once it hits boiling, reduce temperature to low and cook, stirring for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool to room temperature. While this cools, make Dutch crumble. Combine all Dutch crumble ingredients (make sure butter is COLD) in a medium bowl using a large fork or pastry cutter. Blend together until a crumble forms. Push pie crust into a pie pan, pinching the edges and pushing down on the bottom and sides to make sure there are no big air bubbles. Poke with a fork all over—this will help stop the pie from overfilling in the oven. Once filling has cooled to room temperature, pour into the pie shell and place cubes of butter on top. Then cover the filling evenly with Dutch crumble top. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 45-50 minutes. Cool for 2 hours before serving alongside some vanilla ice cream or melted dark chocolate. Cherry image by @Pixabay
Chicken Taco Soup by Isabella Schutz
Grab your Instant Pot, it’s about to get convenient up in here! Follow this recipe for a mouth watering, hearty, and filling week-night recipe. You won’t believe how easy it is and how much is left over!
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From Mommy’s Fabulous Finds
Jello Beach Dessert
This is the Instant Pot we use! Click for link! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts 3 cups chicken broth 1 can black beans 1 can pinto beans 1 can corn 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 cup salsa 1 packet taco seasoning 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) Shredded cheese (optional) Sour cream for topping (optional) Chopped green onion for topping Instructions: Turn your Instant Pot on the saute’ mode and add the olive oil and onion. Saute’ the onion for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook for one more minute. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring with a wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Turn off your Instant Pot. Add the chicken breasts, beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, and taco seasoning packet. Stir it up! Place lid on Instant Pot and set pressure valve to “sealing”. Turn the Instant Pot on “manual” or “pressure cook” (whatever option yours has) and set to cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Quick release the pressure. (IF LIQUID STARTS TO COME FROM THE VALVE, SEAL, WAIT 5 MINUTES, AND THEN RELEASE PRESSURE) Use two forks to shred the chicken and stir the soup well. Serve immediately with chips, cheese, and sour cream. When I make this recipe, I like to substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream as a healthier alternative. Veggies image by @_ladyzay_
Click here for online recipe
Frozen Yogurt Bites
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Rainbow Cupcakes
Click here for online recipe
No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
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B O U L D E R C O U N T Y K I DS
CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN FOR OVER 26 YEARS!
Volume ____ No. __ • 2021
“YOUR MASTERPIECE ” by YOU, age ___
Boulder County Kids is always looking for artwork for our Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter covers.
Picture Perfect $50 Award!
Colorful, vertical pieces work best for our covers. Please submit to Info@bouldercountykids.com
LET’s DO SOME ART! Summer 2021 • Page 11
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Online Learning Resources 350+ Amazing Online Learning Resources WeAreTeachers.com Zoom is temporarily lifting the 40-minute time limit on free basic accounts for schools affected by the Coronavirus. Here’s how to get access for your Elementary Online Learning Resources
school.
Middle and High School Online Learning Resources K-12 Online Learning Resources Remote Learning and Virtual Classroom Platforms
K-12 School Verification Form
Professional Development & Training
OPEN CULTURE This collection provides a list of free educational resources for K-12 students (kindergarten through high school students) and their parents and teachers. This page is being updated and cleaned up during the COVID-19 crisis. 200 Free Kids Educational Resources:
Video Lessons, Apps, Books, Websites & More. Page 12 • www.bouldercountykids.com
BOULDER COUNT Y KIDS The Boulder Valley School District has updated its #BackTogetherBVSD Reintroduction Plan. All students will now have the opportunity to return to in-person learning.
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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience
Science and Research
Drawing by Kara Priest
by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II
A
s a b oy, I w as always interested in how things worked. This led me to a strong interest in science. Thanks to a couple of my teacher/ mentors, I finally became determined to conduct a research project and get my Ph.D. (which stands for Doctor of Philosophy) in biology (which is the study of living things). So that’s how I became a scientist. Science is always asking questions and trying to discover the true facts about something. For example, from a young age I was interested in different kinds of birds and how they behaved. I would spend hours looking for their nests, watching how they flew, seeing what they ate, or what sounds they were making. Have you ever seen a Robin pulling a worm out of the ground? I would watch them tilt their heads as they listened for the sound of the worm moving in the soil. They could actually hear that sound! I was really beginning to do my own research about birds! Scientists are always checking their own facts as well as those discovered by other scientists. In this way, they keep trying to reach the truth about something
by checking and testing the facts. A good scientist, therefore, is always trying to correct bad science! When I first started to prepare to do research for my doctorate at the University of Colorado, I decided that I wanted to do an animal behavior study. My professor suggested that an animal that would be good for me to use was the White-footed Mouse (or Deer Mouse). They were easy to find and capture in the wild around the Boulder area. If I could catch a pair or two, they were easy to breed in captivity, so I would soon have as many individual mice as I needed for my research. The Biology Department where I was working had a battery of 60 individual small cages stacked in a special rack on wheels with 30 cages on each side. Each cage pulled out like a drawer. Each had a special bottle and tube that supplied water for an animal to drink. It was suggested that I supply dog chow checkers and whole barley for food as well as a paper towel and an empty tuna can in which a mouse could build a nest by shredding the paper towel with its sharp incisor (front) teeth. I soon had 60 mice in their individual cages, ready to study. But what should I study? I noticed that indeed the mice eventually shredded the paper towel and used the pieces to construct nests in the round tin tuna cans. What made them shred? Did they shred more at cold temperatures than at warmer ones. What about the quality of their nest building?
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White-Footed Mouse Since these mice are more active at night, did they shred more in the dark than in the light? I realized that finding the answers should be my research project! I then built a large structure out of plywood that looked like a shipping case with two big doors into which I could roll the battery of 60 cages and close the doors. It had lights, a heater, and a compressor (for cooling) inside so I could control the temperature (warm or cold) and light (bright or dark). I tested the mice for 24-hour periods, each time giving them one new paper towel to shred (or not). Sure enough, they shredded much more in the cold temperature and in the dark and made better nests than in the warm temperature and in the light. I was excited with these results!
This is just one example of research. I hope you grow up liking science and wanting to do research, as I did. Remember that the world always needs good scientists!
Dr. Thorne is founder and president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boulder. For 67 years they have helped “connect youth to nature!” For information about their programs, please check their website at www.thornenature.org or email info@thornenature. org or call (303) 499-3647, ext. 100.
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INSTAGRAM FEATURES Boulder County Kids has become more active on all social media, especially Instagram. Here are a couple accounts we love to keep tabs on in our Instagram community! Give them a follow!
Mile High Mamas
Purple Mountain Mama
Mile High Mamas was established in 2007 as one of the first online communities for Denver mommies! This group is not afraid of a little dirt, snow, and adrenaline-packed adventure. Follow along as the Mile High Mamas and their bear cubs don their hiking boots and enjoy the wonders Colorado has to offer! Get inspired by their outings, experience the trails they’ve taken, and enjoy a trusted community of supportive moms who produce content for parents alike!
Purple Mountain Mama is run by Douglas County mom, Allison, and connects Colorado parents through her micro-blog captions that seriously hit home! Want more of Allison’s writing and parenthood reflections? Purple Mountain Mama is also its own website and blog! Join the community that this mother of two has built, and enjoy the peaks and valleys of Colorado parenting alongside this admirable, and witty, matriarch.
IG: @themilehighmamas Site: milehighmamas.com
IG: @purplemountainmama Site: purplemountainmama.com
Worried about what to do this Summer?
Don’t Worry! Check out pages 32 to 43 TWELVE PAGES of VERY COOL CAMPS! Summer 2021 • Page 15
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HELPFUL SERVICES Toys Safehouse
ResouRces
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
Middle and high school homework resources www.research.boulderlibrary.org/HomeworkHelp Academic research www.research.boulderlibrary.org/articles
Ebooks and resources for kids Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Find all of your favorite toys, gifts, and more at Grandrabbit’s. Three stores to choose from. Free gift wrapping. Special events for children. Check our website for play days! 303-443-0780 - Boulder 303-465-8005 - Broomfield 303-815-1500 - Westminster www.grtoys.com
www.research.boulderlibrary.org/kids-online-library
Digital resources for all ages Arts & crafts video tutorials Creativebug www.creativebug.com/lib/boulderlibrary Digital newspapers and magazines www.research.boulderlibrary.org/eCollections/eMag Stream or download e-books, audio books, music, or videos research.boulderlibrary.org/eCollections/eBooks
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
Au PAir
Teach Yourself Tech research.boulderlibrary.org/tech/computers
Online instructor-led classes Cultural Care au Pair 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 child’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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Gale Courses education.gale.com/l-boulderlibrary
Parent online tools Current COVID-19 Statistics for Colorado www.nytimes.com Tax Forms research.boulderlibrary.org/taxes
BOULDER COUNT Y KIDS Job Search www.research.boulderlibrary.org/jobs Consumer, health & legal help & DIY auto repair research.boulderlibrary.org/diy_legal_consumer/diy Genealogy Research www.research.boulderlibrary.org/genealogy Carnegie Library for Local History Digital Collection www.localhistory.boulderlibrary.org Non-Profit Grant Writing www.research.boulderlibrary.org/grants
Other Important Online Resources Current COVID-19 Statistics for Colorado www.nytimes.com Boulder County Resources www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/covid19-resources/ 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 Community Food Bank LOUISVILLE Community Food Share LONGMONT St. John Community Food Bank LAFAYETTE Sister Carmen Community Center Food Bank NEDERLAND Nederland Food Pantry
Suggested Resources: Resources to offer help: 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 person. 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.CDC.gov. 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 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/searchresults/ Great mental health tips from a psychologist.
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Local Trauma Services
Online Resources SAFEHOUSE PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE FOR NONVIOLENCE
SPAN is #BoulderStrong, helping as best we can to pick up the pieces. We are still here. If you need someone to talk to about violence happening in your life, call our Crisis Line at 303-444-2424. BOULDER OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. Call Mental Health Partners at 303-443-8500 or 1-844-493-TALK (8255) 24/7 or visit Mental Health Partners on Facebook for virtual help. For immediate crisis support, community members can call the 24/7 Statewide Crisis Line at 1-844-493-TALK (or text TALK to 38255) or visit the 24/7 Walk-in Crisis Center & Addiction Walk-In Services at 3180 Airport Road, Boulder CO. Community members who need support can access mental health services via our main line at (303) 443-8500. Our social media sites (Facebook: @MentalHealthPartnersCO | Twitter: @MentalHealthCO | Instagram: @mentalhealthpartnersco) are also posting support and resources for the aftermath of a traumatic, mass violence event. MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERS
Resources for mental wellness in times of mourning. Visit us online or call our number below for resources and support regarding grief, processing this event, moving through trauma, and more. 24/7 Crisis Line: 844-493-TALK (8255).
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Where To Donate
Online Resources COLORADO HEALING FUND
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the victims, families and surrounding community. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The foundation has created the Boulder County Crisis Fund in response to March 22nd’s mass shooting. The fund is in partnership with the City of Boulder, Rose Community Foundation, Longmont Community Foundation, Together Colorado (a faith coalition including Westview Church, Congregation Har Hashem, Congregation Bonai Shalom, First Congregational Church and Boulder Mennonite Church), and the Colorado Healing Fund. The Denver Foundation has committed $25,000. You will be sent of a PayPal page. BOULDER COUNTY INJURED AND FALLEN OFFICER FUND Boulder County Injured & Fallen Officer Fund: A 501(c)(3) charitable organization benefits law enforcement members who become seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. The Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation:
The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accepts donations to provide line-of-duty death response and memorial planning. GoFundMe campaigns
The fundraising website has a list of verified campaigns that have been checked by its trust and safety team. Supporters may select a campaign of their choice or choose to contribute to the general fund. The Boulder Organization of Emergency Management
List of Boulder organizations: The Boulder Organization of Emergency Management has a list of groups accepting donations.
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NewsAboutTown... M
ark your calendar for this year’s 21st Community Plant Sale! Shop a wide variety of plant starts to create the garden of your dreams this year. You’ll find the best selection of local, organically grown plants, including heirloom tomatoes, vegetable, and herb starts, bee-safe (neonicotinoid-free) annuals and perennials, water-wise plants, natives, berries, grasses, and more! Scheduled for May 1 & 2, May 7, 8, & 9 and May 14, 15, & 16. Open 8 am to 4 pm, located at 1630 Hawthorn Avenue in Boulder.
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oulder Ballet School’s ensemble piece has been invited to compete at YAGP Finals this month! This is an honor with testament to the talent and work ethic of our amazing students, as well as Amy Earnest, the choreographer and rehearsal leader. The Youth America Grand Prix is a ballet competition with the mission to provide scholarships, performance opportunities, and education to support young world-class dancers from all economic, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds. In the past 20 years, YAGP has facilitated over $4 million in scholarship funds and several hundred of alumni are professional dancers in world-class companies.
Check online or check out www.boulderballet.org for more information.
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outh Gallery: The Firehouse Art Center presents a tonguein-cheek homage to one of “America’s Most Okayest Presidents.” Opening May 14th from 6 to 9 pm, a t 6 6 7 4 t h Av e n u e i n Longmont. Featuring educational tidbits and contributed work from Longmont and beyond. The Grover Cleveland Art Appreciation Society has what is likely America’s largest collection of contemporary Grover Cleveland themed art, with over 200 pieces - a selection of which will be on display in the Firehouse South Gallery. It was founded in 2018 to support and encourage developing artists. The Society is inspired by Grover Cleveland’s quote, “Someday I’ll be better remembered.” Check out firehouseart.org for more information.
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the north entrance of the Main Library and register today). Space will be limited; bring a pillow or blanket for comfort. A live stream will also be simultaneously played of the live storytime! Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Questions about library events and activities? Email ask@boulderlibrary.org or call (303) 441-3100 for more information.
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oulder Public Library is much more than a place to get books-it’s a cultural hub and community resource! Its offerings are vast. I especially love the makerspace, the musical programming, art gallery... it’s a rich and vibrant hub for stimulation and inspiration. Can’t wait till I can go there in person again.” - Angela. A 4-year-old boy asked, “How many books do we have at the Main Library?” -
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et resources during this difficult time. It’s okay to not be okay. The Boulder Public Library is here for you through this heartbreaking time in our community. We’d like to provide you and your family with books and other resources to process the recent violence, as well as help you address these topics with your loved ones. The City of Boulder has also put together a growing list of mental health resources.
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Video Pages Fun video picks!
Live Boulder Osperey Cam
Keep tabs on this little Osperey family in REAL TIME. The City of Boulder’s website gives the community a chance to watch nature do its thing, far from disruption or harm! We love!
See what videos and channels we’ve been watching lately! With fascinating nature facts, mini lessons about history, and a corner for creativity, we’ve been frequenting the TED-Ed channel on YouTube. TED-Ed is a branch of the TEDTalk brand and focuses on creating content that is easily digestible for children, ages 8+. Check out some of our favorite videos we’ve come across, and get ready to feed your brain!
How turtle shells evolved ... twice - Judy Cebra Thomas
A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor - Elizabeth Cox It’s another sweltering morn-
Questions No One Knows the Answers to (Full Version)
Hummingbirds: Tiny but Fierce
Check out the fascinating science behind the evolution of the turtle shell, over 260 million years in the making.
ing in Memphis, Egypt. As the sunlight brightens the Nile, Peseshet checks her supplies.
The surprising secrets of hummingbird flight - Kristiina J. Hurme and Alejandro Rico-Guevara
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WHAT DO I DO NOW,
Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist
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With vaccines rolling out and being so crucial to going back to normal, how do I explain antivaccinators to my kids, gracefully? Signed Concerned Parent.
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I’m reminded of the story of a 3-year-old child who asked his pregnant mom if there was a baby in her stomach. She was dreading the questions she expected to follow when the child leaned forward and yelled, “Hello in there!” before continuing with his play. The level of explanation depends on the child’s age, both mentally and chronologically. The best course of action appears to be to answer the child’s question and nothing more. A younger child just needs to be told that “Not everyone needs to agree on everything.,” or “People don’t always agree on things.,” or “Different people have different opinions.” It’s an opportunity to teach tolerance of another person’s point of view. “We don’t have to agree on everything to be friends.” Older children can be given a more nuanced response. “Some people are afraid vaccines might hurt you, but from what I’ve read, that isn’t true.” Honesty is important, but full disclosure is not always in the child’s best interest.
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Should I hide my emotions and fear about the Boulder shooting from my child? What do I say to explain my fear to a young person?
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Signed Scared Mom.
My Mom used to line up chairs in front of the biggest window in our farm house when I was young, so that we could watch the storm and the lightning and listen to the thunder. “The angels are bowling!” Years later I realized that she was terrified of storms and didn’t want to infect us with her fear. You must keep the full extent of your emotional reaction to the shooting toned down for your children. Try to minimize the presence of photographs and news stories in their environment. Questions from children under 6-yearsof-age should be answered simply with one sentence answers. Older children’s questions should initially be answered with the question, “What do you think about it?” or “What have you heard?” It will give you information about their readiness to hear some of the basic facts around the tragedy. Share your feelings of sadness but be careful with your words. Simple phrases like “The world is falling apart.” are a bad idea as a child will hear you literally and become even more fearful. Encourage them to talk with you and tell you about what they’ve heard and what they think. This will be a topic of discussion with their friends at school and may even be talked about in the classroom. You could ask them about what is being said by others. Shore up the feelings of security and safety in their lives even if you are worried about the world falling apart.
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Q:
With talk of the vaccine and everything opening up soon, my 7-year-old is showing signs of anxiety about going back to school. How do I approach this? Is this normal for kids this young? Signed 39-year-old Father.
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Anxiety in children is prevalent at this time for exactly the reason you’ve identified. Your 7-year-old just spent a seventh of her life at home with you, not being confronted with the social demands of the outside world. The anxiety of returning to school can be complicated by additional, sometimes unconscious, fears. I know of a couple whose marriage is in trouble and their small son knows that his presence often keeps Mom and Dad from rash actions. He worries that his returning to school might allow them to end their marriage, something he really doesn’t want. Even if he’s not conscious of these feelings, they are there anyway. This is an example of the many other reasons a child might be reluctant to return to the classroom. This past year has been disruptive for most people but perhaps the most affected are the children. In their short lives, this disruption has been major. The realization that life can change on a moment’s notice, that they had to stay home and wear masks and not see Grandma or Grandpa or play with their friends because of a virus, will leave an imprint on their world view and personality in good ways and bad. I would be anxious too.
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Taylor’s Blog Healing
by Taylor Cannon
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oulder County is hurting right now. I’d guess that most of us will remember the date of Monday, March 22, 2021, for many years to come. The horror of the events of that day reverberated across a nation that has already been plagued for years by high rates of gun violence, and our community will be grieving for a long time to come. And at the same time, as vaccinations begin to roll out and the American economy starts to open back up again, many of us are still processing the difficulties inflicted upon us by a year-long global pandemic. Students spent many months at home, isolated from their peers and heavily dependent upon their parents’ help and support for their education. Relationships crumbled under the pandemic pressures and single people were plagued by seemingly endless loneliness. American adults reported an overwhelming increase in adverse mental health conditions. The grief, anxiety, boredom and general intense stress of this time drove many of us to depend on drugs and alcohol at alarming rates. We’re all pretty bruised up and feeling vulnerable, even as the immediacy of these threats has waned. Although
the degrees to which we’ve been impacted by the King Soopers shooting or the pandemic most certainly vary, our families are all processing changes to our environments and our mindsets as a result of these historical events. And meanwhile, our children’s consciousness and view of the world is being shaped throughout it all. So how can we heal our families and show our kids what resilience looks like? The primary method of recovering from any level of a traumatic event or experience is, in my mind, to pull together with your neighbors, family and friends. There’s a good reason we feel the bonds in our communities strengthen after times of difficulty; we need to con-
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nect in order to support one another and overcome stressors. Particularly in the wake of the COVID pandemic, it’s important to nourish our relationships and fend off isolation. Until it’s safe to gather in person again, setting up habitual routines to virtually check in with your loved ones and your fellow community members on a regular basis can keep everyone’s spirits afloat. We all need to feel seen and heard and cared for, and the feeling you get from giving that to someone else is just as nutritive. We can also gently encourage recovery through a conscious and consistent effort to look for the good in the world. Seek out opportunities to be optimistic, and make them known to your families
when they arise. While we don’t want to embody a sort of forced regardless of context, it’s important to question our thoughts when we routinely find them to be making critical, negative or unkind assumptions. This kind of thinking does usually stem from feelings of fear, but it also stimulates anxiety, creating a vicious cycle. Look for acts of kindness of every day people and you will find them! And the more you see the good, the better your subconscious will become at finding it without much effort. And if all else fails, get the family out of the house to enjoy nature, fresh air and a little exercise. Evidence suggests that even a short period of time outdoors can calm
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH the nervous system and boost your mood. As the weather warms up and opportunities to enjoy nature become more frequent, take full advantage of all that this beautiful part of the country has to offer its residents. Camping, fishing and hiking are all great bonding activities for young families and can offer a muchneeded distraction from a stressful present. In times like these, taking care of your family doesn’t necessitate neglecting your own mental health. Make time to find small ways each day to show your children how self-compassion and resilience works; healing doesn’t happen without conscious, purposeful choices. Even if we’re still socially distanced, we are indeed still all in this together.
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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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Creating Family Time to Share Self-Pride by Jessica Dancingheart
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o help our children have physical, social, emotional, mental, creative, and spiritual health, we must provide our kids the foundations of good physical care while tending to their social-emotional needs. A tool for tending to social-emotional needs is to create the time and environment for family shares on self-pride. In the last year, I began to ask my clients and students to adapt the vital practice of gratitude by turning it inward. I have asked them to share what they are proud of with attentive people. The results have been excellent. The feedback is that this simple self-pride sharing exercise strengthens bonds and is clarifying and empowering when shared in emotionally nurturing social environments. Self-pride expression clarifies our values, the qualities we enjoy in ourselves and the people around us, and our meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling activities. It is a very vulnerable process. Therefore, it is best to treat it as one by offering our complete undivided and non-judgmental attention to the person sharing what they are proud of and by willingly sharing what we are proud of with the people who are being vulnerable with us. To create a safe and suitable environment for vulnerable sharing, we do not want
to interrupt, comment, judge, advise, distract ourselves with other activities, gossip, story-tell, compare, or oneup. By not interrupting, commenting, judging, or counseling, we are stating that we trust the person who is sharing to know their truth. By staying off our devices and not engaging in other activities while listening, we are saying, “I value you!” By not gossiping, comparing, oneupping, and story-telling, we are saying, “I respect you and myself, and honor that we have our unique paths.” I want to add a note on judgment. Societally, we tend to think of judgment as a “negative” commentary on what somebody says or does. It can also come from cheering and applauding. To contribute to a non-judgmental environment, we can listen deeply, and if we feel compelled to comment, we can
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do so by sharing our feelings. For example, instead of saying, “You are fantastic,” you may want to say, “I feel happy when I hear you talk about your accomplishment. I value seeing people master their goals. I enjoy watching you celebrate your efforts and am happy to celebrate them with you.” Now that I have talked about what a nurturing environment is for sharing expressions of self-pride, I want to talk about the importance of not only being proud of accomplishments and accumulations but celebrating qualities, relationships, awareness, etc. In a society where we are constantly measured for what we have accomplished and accumulated, we can easily go on the roller-coaster ride of external motivation—shifting with the tide of finding our value depending on our setting.
If we cheer ourselves on by sharing the innate qualities and the accomplishments we are proud of, we get to know and honor ourselves and feel more grounded and centered no matter who we are surrounded by. I suggest that during mealtimes, you make the time to have each member of your family, including yourself, share what they are proud of as everybody else gives complete and undivided attention. I would love to know how the practice goes for you. Please feel free to reach out and tell me.
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.
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Life Skills as Goals! by Tatum Oman, LPC, RTP-S
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ife skill goals for children can help them now as well as the future. Goals could include learning how to be present, creating things from what is available on hand, learning how to cook/bake, learning how to garden, learning how to fish or learning how to do basic car maintenance. Sometimes when making a goal it can be too broad and without a lot of direction. Be sure and make clear goals that are measurable and easily identified when obtained. Having specific written life skills can help with more focus and motivation to those specific goals.
ABOUT THAT GOAL
Setting a goal can be a joint effort with you and your child or individually for your child. When appropriate, I encourage you to share that goal with your child to instill confidence, ownership of the goal, and their cooperation in helping them to succeed. They may get excited that you want to help them learn something new or conquer something. If the goal
mals, your surroundings, and looking at clouds. Then, each can share what they heard and experienced in detail.
CREATING WITH AVAILABILITY
is something of contention, it may not be helpful to share as it could place more pressure on your child. We want to set your child up for success so if they think of a large goal this is ok, however, it may require small goals within the larger goal so it feels obtainable. Write the goal out and put it somewhere that can be seen daily for encouragement. If it is a larger goal with smaller ones within it, post the smaller goals as well and check them off as they are conquered! Acknowledge all steps that are made. The reward for accomplishing a goal is that amazing feeling of empowerment and success.
A Few Life Skills... BEING PRESENT
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Being present to me means without electronics, social media, music or even books. It is being where you are and not thinking about the past or future. There are no thoughts of where am I going next or what was missed out on or regrets of yesterday. There are no thoughts of anything besides what is going on right in that moment and needing nothing more than what they have. This is also a time without conflict. When teaching how to be more present, it can be helpful to go through the senses. Some examples include laying outside on the ground looking at the clouds and image searching, watching and listening to moving water, watching any movement without judgment, listening to birds chirping, lying in a hammock and soaking up sunshine, coloring, meditating or doing yoga. It may be needed to start with a moment being present and build to 5-10 minutes up to an hour and beyond. An objective goal for becoming more present could be spending 10 minutes outside as a family listening to the ani-
Being able to create things with what is available can be useful to many things in life. This skill is about flexibility and adaptability. Taking a box and making a shield, helmet, or bus. Making an obstacle course in their backyard. Taking inventory of what craft items are available and what can be created with those things, natural items and recycling. Utilizing what was to be recycled and creating something new is an amazing skill. With assistance, looking at what is available to make a flowerpot holder, bird box or foot stool. There can be great value in learning how to line things up, putting them together while taking into consideration what the object is being made for. If it is a bird box, what type birds live around the house? What size would be needed or how tall would a foot stool need to be to be comfortable? How does it need to be constructed to be sturdy and safe
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH for use? Building also takes patience and mindfulness of safety with the tools as well. An objective goal for this life skill could be creating something new from resources that is useful to a person without asking to buy anything.
LEARNING HOW TO COOK/BAKE
Cooking and baking can be regulating activities. There are different ways of cooking and baking, some including recipes and measuring while others are more the feel, taste and altering. There is value in either method. There can be many things learned when cooking and baking. For instance, at times it is necessary to change the bake time or recipe if baking at higher altitude. This reinforces the skill of flexibility. If the recipe was followed strictly then it may not bake correctly. This can be especially helpful for rule followers to learn. Cooking and baking can also help teach time management. This process can also teach when ingredients are bad, if they are missing and the effects, and how to know if the food is cooked thorough-
ly. These lessons are priceless. An objective goal for learning how to cook/bake could be cooking a complete healthy meal that adheres to your family’s dietary needs. I hope you and your family enjoy the process of acknowledging, focusing on and accomplishing some life skills. It can help to have a goal written out so not to be forgotten about. The time and energy utilized on the present self and future self will be well spent with no regrets!
Tatum Oman is a licensed therapist offering parent coaching and play therapy remotely with children (as young as 3 years old), that are experiencing a trauma, are fearful, have social concerns and/or are having a hard time emotionally/ behaviorally. For more information or to schedule a therapy session please visit www.kidlifecolorado. com or call Tatum at (720) 4707244.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS AT AT HOME Online Museums Local & International
FIND THIS DRESS
Virtual Art Journeys THE Whole FAMILY Will Enjoy
MUSEUMS:
Denver Art Museum When you visit Paris to Hollywood with the whole family, look for a QR code in the galleries to start a seek and find game! Explore Véronique Peck closet and find the garment that matches the photo prompts. Can you find them all? On exhibit now through July 18th!
Kirkland Art Museum You can visit the museum with a 360 degree virtual 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. Museum of Boulder The Museum of Boulder provides engaging educational experiences for people to explore the continuing history of the Boulder region.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Founded in 1972 by a group of local artists, Boulder Museum of Contemp rary Art (BMoCA) is one of Colorado’s premier venues for the exploration contemporary art.
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Boulder Philharmonic Longmont Symphony Boulder Chamber Orchestra Boulder Symphony Pro Musica Colorado Boulder Bach Festival Colorado Music Festival
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS
CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN FOR OVER 26 YEARS! Volume XXV11 No. 2 • SUMMER 2021
SUMMER 2021
CAMP ISSUE! BOOK SECTION, VIDEOS,LIVE LINKS, AND MORE!
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS
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5-Day Horse Camps
English & Western, Ages 7 & Up
May 31 - August 20
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
ABC Kids Climbing Boulder. 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. Outdoor camps are packed with climbing, adventure, and Fun! 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.
Academy Stables Summer Camps Lafayette. Ages 7+. 9 am to 3 pm. M-F. May 31st thru August 20th. 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. Riding lessons, birthday parties, and boarding also available! Please call (303) 665-4637 or visit our website at www.academystables.com for more information. See ad.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Airborne Gymnastics & Dance Longmont and Frederick/Erie areas. 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.
Boulder JCC Day Camp
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 offer unique summer camps/ activities for beginning to intermediate students. Camps that do not run will receive a 100% class credit or 94% refund. Virtual options may also be available! See schedules online. Fees vary. For more information and updates, please email info@backstorytheatre.org or call (720) 263-0836, or check us out at www.backstorytheatre.org/bstaclasses.
Blossom French Bilingual Preschool Boulder. Ages 4 to 8 years. M-F. June 1st to July 16th. 8:30 am to 5 pm. (Est. 2000). Blossom French Bilingual Preschool offers a Waldorfinspired curriculum 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. Daily maximum capacity is 12 children per day. $425/week. Call Marie-Pierre Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or you can email info@ blossombilingualpreschool.com.
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-7th graders. M-F, 9 am to 4 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. b o u ld e r j c c. o r g /c a m p s fo r m o r e information.
Arts HUB Camp Program Lafayette. Ages 5 to 18. June 1-August 14. Full-day and half-day camps. The Arts HUB provides high-quality theater, art, circus and theater arts, and Codingwith-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.
Bixby Summer Camp Boulder. Entering grades K-9th. 8:30 am to 3 pm; Extended care available. We have continued to provide safe i n-p erson lea r n i ng last su m mer 2020-present. 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. Private swimming lessons available for an additional fee. Bixby offers over three shady acres with a large sandbox and unique play structures. Please go to www.bixbyschool.org for more information. See ad and video.
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Boulder JCC Early Childhood Summer Camp Boulder. Our early childhood camp is open! Ages infants - entering PreK. Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. The Boulder JCC early childhood summer camps explore nature through our farm and extensive outside spaces, art, science, music, and, of course, friendships. Location: 6007 Oreg Ave, 80303. Contact Emma Lewallen at emma.lewallen@boulderjcc.org for camp availability or with any questions.
Boulder Performing Arts Musical Theater Camps Boulder. Ages 5-16. M-F. 8:30 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. Friday performance on stage. Developing skills in singing, acting, dancing, painting & story telling. Everyone gets a challenging part in Peter Pan, Sponge Bob the Musical, Mar y Poppins, Mula n, The Mandalorian and The Lorax scenes and songs from your favorite Broadway shows. Over 37 years in Boulder. $395-$1585. Call Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 859-4195 or email boulderperformingarts2@gmail.com or check out www.boulderperformingarts. com for more information. If Covid restrictions continue we will run our camps outdoors.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer Camps! Seven locations from Boulder to Erie. Ages 5-18. Half-day, one-week summer camps run from June 1-August 6 with both morning and afternoon offerings. Both in-person and virtual, indoor and outdoor options available. Kid favorite camps will return along with new offerings including a tech hub at Monarch for coding and robotics. Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations and times. Register at www.LLL.BVSD.org or (720) 561-5968.
Center for Musical Arts Summer Music Camps Lafayette. All ages. Begin music lessons t h is su m mer (on l i ne or in-person)—or, for a jump-start on the basics, our in-person Mini-Camps introduce students to instruments including violin, piano, percussion, and more. We also offer Music Together for toddlers and their caregivers. Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road. For more information please visit www. centerformusicalarts.org.
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH K-8 Summer Camps and High School Classes at CU Boulder
June 1 - July 30 City of Lafayette Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music, Art and Science Camp Boulder. Ages 4-9. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. Oonie Koonie Cha is an actionpacked music camp that blends a variety of musical experiences with a r tistic inst r ument const r uction, science, dramatic play, a xylophone orchestra, and a final performance into one unforgettable week. Music will transport the children around the world returning home with their own handmade instruments to play with a digital CD included. Toe-tapping transportation songs will keep your family jammin’ all year long. Wellorganized, creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child. Lunch bunch available. Special need kids welcome w/shadow. Registration begins January 15. Full refund minus $25 if camp is cancelled. Covid safety protocols are on the website. Bon Voyage! Call Laura Nordson at (303) 880-9494 or email bouldercampokc@ gmail.com. Check out www.campokc. comm for more information.
Lafayette. Ages 5-12. Summer Day Camps. Runs from June through August. M-F, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, with half-day options. School is out and summer fun is in! Wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, STEM, active play, sports and games, swimming, and more. Children will have time to tap into their creativity during free play and choice activity times. Camp Pioneer and Full STEAM A head Camps. All cur rent level COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, and staff are trained and certified within the CDHS rules and regulations. Call Becca Mack at (303) 661-1467 or Becca.mack@lafayetteco.gov with questions. Visit www.lafayetteco. gov/1948/Summer-Camps for more information and to register.
City of Longmont Summer Recreation Longmont. Ages preschool and youth. Daily, weekly, and summer camp & child care options. Programs vary on times, dates and locations. Longmont Recreation and Golf offers camps and programs for preschool and youth. Full-day, half-day, specialty and onetime options available. Select from sports camps, swim programs, general interest camps and a full-day summer camp. Check us out! Call Recreation Services at (303) 651-8404, or email us at RecSupport@longmontcolorado.gov or visit www.longmontcolorado.gov/rec for more information.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Colorado Mountain Ranch Boulder. Summer Day Camp. New redesigned smaller programs with precautions for Covid, so sign up now! R isi ng G rades 2-11. M-F, June 1 to August 13. 8 am to 5 pm. Vo t e d B o u l d e r’s B e s t S u m m e r Camp year after year! Since 1947, campers sing “You’re the Best in all the World!” for our amazing people, place, and programs. HORSES are a favorite! Also, mountainboarding, gymnastics and trampoline, archery, teambuilding experiences, and many more outdoor activities. Excursions for olders. Upbeat staff in residence, k i d s’ ow n c o m m u n i t y i n t h e mountains, transportation and long day included. Bring a backpack with long pants, socks, close-toe shoes (a must for horseback-riding and mountainboarding), lunch, waterbottle, 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.
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Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs Lafayette. Ages 5-15. Week-long day camps. M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 7-August 6. Sports*Arts*Tech*and More. Exciting NEW camps being offered in 2021! 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: $330 to $450 per week. Please visit us online at www.dawsonschool. org/summercamps or you can email us directly at summercamps@ dawsonschool.org for questions. See ad.
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 Sphero mini golf, to Scratch, robotics, aerospace engineering, digital art and media, medical research, immunology and neuroscience—we have something for everyone! Visit us at www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/ for complete program offerings and descriptions. See ad.
The Spot Summer & “Day Off” Camps Louisville, Boulder and Denver. Ages 6 and up. Kids love climbing! It’s a healthy way to stay active and make friends. Our youth camps offer your child an encouraging environment to learn and have fun. Varied programs are offered throughout the year for different ages and skill levels. Check out thespotgym.com/youth-programs or email programs@thespotgym.com for questions or to enroll or call (303) 317-3770. Registrations for camps open in Louisville, Boulder and Denver.
Summer Camps
Teen Stuttering Camp Boulder. Ages 11-18. Day Camp. July 19 to July 24, 9 am to 4 pm. (Saturday is 9 am to 12 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
Boulder. Ages 6 and up. Cooking camps all summer long. Starting June 1st, ending the first week of August. 9 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 4 pm. Camp themes: Latin, Baking, Asia, Italy. $310/week. (see site for current safety precautions). Call (303) 953-8364 or email events@ foodlabboulder.com or check us out online at www.foodlabboulder. com/kids-summer-camp for more information.
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Friends School Boulder Summer Programs 2021 Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Weeklong, morning, & afternoon sessions. June 7-July 29. Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Camp, science, cooking, performing arts, art, music, sports and more. Licensed and accredited. D i s c o u n t s av a i l a b l e fo r e a r l y registration. View complete details and you can register online at www. FriendsSummerCamp.org or call (303) 499-1999.
Front Range Anglers on Pearl Street Boulder. Ages 9 -14. Day camps. Kids Fly Fishing Camp, June 7-11, June 21-25, July 12-16 & July 26-30. M-F. 9 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: $650.00 for the week or $750.00 w/ Orvis Encounter Rod/Reel Kit. All campers will receive a complimentary 1 year Trout Unlimited membership! 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 Boulder. Grades K-8th. Multi-Sport Day Camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. June 1-July 30. After-camp care available until 6 pm. Half-day option for Kindergarten campers. Optional A f t e r- c a m p S p o r t s L e a d e r s h i p Program for 6th-8th grade campers. Empower ment, Confidence, SelfEsteem, Teamwork, Sportsmanship. Learn and play multiple sports daily, which may include lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, fitness, and more in a warm and spirited environment. Staffed by highly qualified coaches, teachers, and athletes, Game On! is more than your average summer camp. Location: Douglass Elementary School 840 N 75th St,, Boulder. Call (720) 8 9 3 -2 3 8 6 o r e m a i l b o u l d e r @ gameonsports4girls.com or check out gameonsports4girlsboulder.com for more information.
Garden to Table Boulder County. Ages 6-9. Weekly sessions starting June 1 through August 6, excluding July 5-9. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. Garden to Table has been partnering with schools in BVSD for 15 years, providing gardens and curriculum to ensure all students have the opportunity for garden-based learning. At Garden Camp you will spend the morning exploring a school garden. Activities will include gardening, harvesting, preparing and eating gardenfresh snacks. You will also put on your scientist hat to investigate soil, bugs, plants and more. Nature crafts, STEM challenges, scavenger hunts and games will round out the week. This will be a fun camp with a variety of enriching activities for kids. $195 per week + $25 materials fee. Group size 10-15. Covid precautions will follow Boulder Valley School District rules. Location: 9 different school gardens around Boulder County (1 location per week). Register at Garden To Table or email info@ gardentotable.org for more information.
Children’s Peace Garden Boulder. Ages 5-11. Full-day, in-person summer camps, M-F. Join us for an active week of summer camp and experience the wonders of our urban farm. Camp themes include Field to Fork Cooking, Survival Skills, Farming in the City, and Garden DIY. We’ll tend to the garden, explore through the lens of art and science, and make tasty snacks from the bounty of our harvests. Register to save your spot by calling (303) 443-9952 or online at www.growinggardens.org.
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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS Flight of the Bumblebee: A Buzzing Instrumental Music Camp Louisville. Ages 3–17. June 28–July 2. 9 am to 3:30 pm. Half- and fullday options. Give your child a musical boost and joy in their instrumental journey! This program will offer not only the joy of learning socially, but give individualized attention for the in-depth growth of your child. Each day will explore music from a different part of the world including group warmups and movement for each instrument, small group masterclass and lesson sessions, as well as enrichment electives that include art, composition, improvisation, note reading, music theory, & jam sessions. $180–$325 based on registration. Aftercare available till 4:30 pm. Call (720) 577-5441 or visit integralsteps. org/flight.html.
Stories of the World Louisville. Ages 4–7 and 8-12. August 2–6, 9 am to 4 pm, Half- and fullday options. Using music, art, yoga and Spanish as our guides, come along on a journey around the world! Wit h I nteg ra l Steps’ integ rative programming, your morning will be spent exploring a multi-medium artistic environment, through STEAM lea r n i ng. Expa nd you r hor izons through song, art, Spanish, and creative thinking. In the afternoon, you will create your own fairy tales, explore fantasy worlds, design your own sets, and develop awareness through theater and film. Express yourself through music and movement, and don’t forget to pack your imagination! $180–$325 based on registration. Call (720) 5775441 or visit integralsteps.org/stories.
Kids Climbing Camp A Midsummer Night’s Dream On l i ne. Ages 4 - 9. A n on l i ne integrative summer program. Register to join in the fun via Zoom! June 1418. Do you have a budding thespian? Does your child love all aspects of the theatre, from acting to set design, music to costumes? This online camp combines three 45 minute sessions of art, music and performance each day, delving into A Midsu m mer Night’s Dream and culminating in an online performance at the end of the week. Join us for all 3 sessions a day, or pick and choose, as we explore one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays through a truly unique online format! $7-$12 a class depending on registration options. Call (720) 5775441 or visit www.integralsteps.org/ midsummerdream.html
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Longmont. Ages 4-13. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm, and 9 am to 3 pm. Summer Fun is Back! June 7-August 13. The LCC program kicks into high gear! We have refined our camp offerings to accommodate the changes and restrictions surrounding the COVID Pandemic. This includes being one of the first 5-Star Certified businesses here in Boulder Count y. I ndoor exercise and activity in a fun safe environment. Climbing technique a nd ter m i nology. Tea m-bui ldi ng oriented games. Physical & mental challenges. Games & obstacle course programming. Strength, f lexibility and conditioning sessions. 15,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor facility with 4 climbing areas, workout space, outdoor patio, upstairs mezzanine for hang-out time and a spacious yoga studio equipped wit h auto -belays a nd adjust able climbing boards to accommodate climbers of all levels. 3-day and 5-day options. $189-$375. 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.
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have specialized camps that allows students to create their own individualized beautiful acres with panoramic views of the Flatirons. Mack has a wonderful playground and outdoor spaces, low ropes course, and a pond and stream for hands on exploration and fun. Visit MackBoulder.com for full list and camp descriptions. Questions? Email enrichment@mackboulder.com
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KidToPros Boulder. Ages 4 - 14. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm (pre- ca re & a f ter- ca re offered). Explore, learn and thrive at KidzToPros on-site STEM, Arts and Sports Summer Camps in Boulder and Denver! From coding and robotics to digital arts, film studio, music production, tennis, basketball and more, KidzToPros will ignite your child’s creativity and passions. One and two-week camps; full-day and halfday options. KidzToPros provides all equipment, including computers, art supplies and sports equipment, for usage in camp. $389 to $1,180. Early Bird Registration: Save $100 using code BCK-100. Call (877) 202-1554 or email contact@kidztopros.com or check out www.kidztopros.com/ summer-camps for more information.
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Learning Pathways Reading Camps Boulder. For ages 6 and up. Day camp. M-F. June 6-27 and July 12-30. 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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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS precautions. 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: www.facebook. com/Montessori-Academy-LafayetteCO-265887543460272. Please ca l l Bet h Week ley at (303) 926 -8321 or email us at Montessori.Academy@ mac.com or check online at www. MontessoriAcademyLafayette@mac.com for more information.
Longmont Museum L o n g m o n t . A g e s 3 – 16. D ay ca mps. June-July, M-F. Discover h istor y, a r t, music, cult u re, a nd technology in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Paint a masterpiece or become an archeologist. Camps held outdoors, online, or at the Longmont Museum, 4 0 0 Q u a i l R o a d , 8 0 5 01. F o r requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.longmontmuseum.org for more information.
Mackintosh Academy Boulder Campus Specialty Summer Camps Boulder. At Mackintosh Academy we believe summers should be about your child’s passions, being creative and digging in the dirt. This summer we are offering 38 camps to fill your camper’s wildest dreams. We have specialized camps that allows students to create their own individualized experience with both half-day and full-day camp options. We are located on 23 beautiful acres with panoramic views of the Flatirons. Mack has a wonderful playground and outdoor spaces, low ropes course, and a pond and stream for hands on exploration and fun. Visit www.mackboulder.com for more information. For a full list and camp descriptions check out our Online Camp Brochure. Questions? Email enrichment@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! Summer sessions $350/week. Spring Break Camp is March 22-26. $350/ wk. 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.
Marine Science & Summer Camps In-Person & Virtual Boulder/Virtual. Looking for safe and fun activities for your kids? Join us this summer for one of our marine science-focused programs. We are running outdoor education camps at our Flagstaff satellite site or swim camps at our Boulder facility. Taught through hands-on activities, crafts, and experiments, all of our summer offerings will have your kids exploring and discovering the magic of the ocean. Call (303) 444-7234 or email us at swim@oceanfirst.blue or check out www.oceanfirst.blue for more information. For information on our in-person and virtual marine science classes (3rd-5th graders) offered through the Ocean First Discovery Center please visit www. oceanfirstinstitute.org.
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Montessori Academy Lafayette. 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! Music and Spanish offered after the pandemic. Multiple Covid-safety
Summer Clay Camp Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp M-F. Summer Clay Camps. Our 24th year! Morning sessions from 10 am to 12 pm, and afternoon sessions from 1 to 3 pm. One-week classes, $150 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in full-service studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of in stoneware clays and highfire 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 on our website. Sack lunch & water bottle. Call (720) 775-2839 or email zenkidskungfu@gmail.com. Register at www.rockymountainkungfu.com/ summer-ninja-camp.
Comic Book and Board Game Camps Boulder. Comic Book Camp: June 14-18, ages 8-11. Board Game Camp: July 19-23, ages 9-12. 9 am to 3 pm, or half-day with noon pickup. Get creative and dream up your own superheroes and fantasy creatures. Create a comic book or board game from your own imagination with the help of real comic book illustrators and writers and leave with a masterpiece to take home! We’ll play lots of games and read lots of comics during the week. Location: Museum of Boulder at Tebo Center, 2205 Broadway. $225 half day 9 am to 12 pm, $285 full day 9 am to 3 pm. Please contact Emily Zinn at emily@ museumofboulder.org or (303) 4493464 x3 for more information or check museumofboulder.org/events/category/ camps/.
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. Ages 6-12. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Summer camp: June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23. Campers learn REAL ninja skills from experienced Martial Artists, including: agility, stealth and handeye 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. $315 with sibling discounts. Check out our Covid safety & responsibility procedures
SUMMER CAMP means lots of FUN and ADVENTURE
* Weekly themes * Splash days * Local field trips * Healthy snacks * 1/2, full and extended day options * Pick your weeks or sign up for the whole summer for a discount
Off Broadway Preschool Summer Camp 2021 Boulder. Ages 2 ½ - 5. June to August. M-F. 8 am to 5:30 pm. Summer camp at Off Broadway Preschool means lots of outdoor FUN and ADVENTURE. Each week is a different theme with activities, field trips to local attractions and in-house challenges to entertain and educate your child. Splash days twice a week. Healthy snacks provided. Half-day, full-day and extended-day schedules. Choose your weeks or sign up for the whole summer for a discount. Location: 1235 Pine Street. Contact Bethany at (303) 800-0324 or info@offbroadwaypreschool.org or check out www.offbroadwaypreschool. org for more information and the weekly themes.
1235 Pine Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Contact Bethany 303-800-0324 info@offbroadwaypreschool.org
Parlando School of Musical Arts Boulder. All ages. Virtual music camp for elementary students June 14-18, 9 am to 12 pm. Musical Theater Camp for middle/high schoolers June 12-19, 9:30 am to 4 pm; Musical Theater Camp for elementary students August 2-6. In-person components for both theater camps. Adult Summer Intensive: June 7-11, 5:30 to 7 pm, online. Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Call (303) 442-0006, email info@parlando.org or check www. parlando.org for more information.
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Pedalheads Bike Camps Boulder/Cher r y H ills Village/ Denver/Littleton. Ages 2-12. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm, 1 to 4 pm, or 9 am to 4 pm. Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels. We combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own. We also offer advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety, including exciting trail riding camps. $189-$479/week. Equipment needed: Bicycle, properly fitted bike helmet, water bottle and snack (please NO NUTS, as we are a nut-aware camp), mosquito repellent, rain gear, and/or sunscreen (weather dependent), Small backpack to hold all belongings, appropriate footwear for cycling, and comfortable clothes for a day of physical activity All-day campers also need to bring a lunch, extra snacks, and a change of clothes. Call customer service at (888) 886-6464 or check out www.pedalheads.com/bike for more information.
Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp Boulder. Ages 7+ and 9+. All-day Fly Fishing Camps for youngsters. Equipment provided for each young angler. Three-day sessions: Ages 7+, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, T/W/TH. Session I: June 1-3; Session II: June 15-17; Session IV: July 27-29. Four-Day Camps: Ages 9+ or experienced, 8 am to 4:30 pm, M-TH. Session III: July 1215; Session V: August 9-12. Fly Fishing Camp with emphasis on the “on the water” experience. Never more than four campers per counselor/instructor. Trips to private waters included. Fly fishing, fly tying, bug collecting, prizes, FUN!! All equipment is provided for each camper. Three-Day Camps $495; Four-Day Camps $650. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Avenue. Call us at (303) 4472400 for more details or to register. Email us at info@rockymtanglers.com or check online at www.rockymtanglers. com for more information.
Adventure Quest with Renaissance Adventures Boulder, Denver & Online. Ages 6-17. Be the hero of a mythical quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning roleplaying summer camp! Participants enter magical lands where they work together to solve mysteries and riddles, overcome intriguing challenges, and battle foes in an effort to save the kingdom. Our live-action and tabletop role-playing (R PG) camps foster social emotional learning, teamwork and creative problem solving in a noncompetitive environment. We have a full weekly schedule for in-person and online camps this summer. Check out www.renaissanceadventures.com. Or, call (303) 786-9216 or email info@ renaissanceadventures.com for more information. See ad.
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Junior Music Program Estes Park. Ages 10-16. June 29 - July 11. Residential. We’re serious about making music fun! In this 2-week program, faculty members guide students to develop their unique musical talents in a supportive and inspirational community. The program curriculum is varied, comprehensive, a nd f un: st udents improve thei r skills through chamber ensembles, performance classes, private lessons, workshops, wellness activities, and nature-based explorations. $2,950.00. No audition required. Must bring your own instrument (pianists excepted). Students in this program should have at least 1 year of experience on their instrument and should be able to read music notation. Call Megan Quilliam at (303) 449-1106 or email megan@rockyridge.org or please check out www.rockyridge.org for more information and daily schedules.
BOULDER COUNTY KIDS CAMPS of time to create. $195-$240. T-shirts will be provided but plan to get messy! Call (720) 379-6033 or check out www.studioartsboulder.org for more information.
Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures Boulder. Ages 7-17. M-F. Flexible schedule. SMBA has been creating champions on and off the bike through outdoor play, sk ill development, camaraderie, and fun in the Boulder County area for more than 25 years. Offering fun for all skill levels and mountain bike riding styles. Summer Camps include girls-only camps, junior camps, and explorer camps. Team programs include spring, summer and fall, after school and weekend programs, as well as, summer fulltime, part-time and adventure trip programs. For more information (303) 447-8014 or admin@lertprograms.com or call (303) 447-8014 or check online at smba.lertprograms.com for more information.
TLC Learning Center
Sunflower Farm Preschool & School-Age Summer Camps Longmont. 10-week preschool summer program session from 6/1-8/6, halfday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and full-day 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 5-10, runs from 6/18/6, 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.
Storycamp Niwot. Grades 1-7. M-F, Full days. Ci rcus a r t a nd su r v iva l sk i l ls. 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 will be limited this year for the health and safety of campers and staff. Our instructors are experienced 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
Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp Boulder. Ages 21/2-6. Day camp. M-F. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature. Sunflower is now a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks to Martin Park, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and learning about native plants and animals. Please bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. Location: 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Contact Marisa Ellman at (303) 494-2012 or email sunflowerpreschoolboulder@ gmail.com or check online at www. sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information. See ad.
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 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.
Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp Boulder & Lafayette. SOLD-OUT. Ages 3-15. Day camp. Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, practicing outdoor skills, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with Thorne Summer Camp! Our new two-week model with reduced group sizes allows us to keep everyone healthy and safe —and to provide incredibly rich and joyful hands-on nature experiences where campers build deep relationships with the outdoors, fellow campers, and staff! For more information about Thorne summer camps please visit www.thornenature.org. See ad.
and time outdoors—led by experienced teachers. Celebrating our 10th year of summer camps in our convenient South Boulder location. See you in the studio! Location: 693B S. Broadway, 80305 AND Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. 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.
Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camps Longmont. SOLD - OUT. Waitlist available Day Camp. Ages 5.5-12. M-Th. 9 am to 2 pm. Horsemanship Camp: June 14-17, June 21-24, July 12-15, July 26-29, August 9-12. TCR has been teaching children how to ride and horse education in Boulder County for 30 years! Your horse-crazy child will experience all the different fun activities in our intro to horses summer camp. Western and English riding. Full days of 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! Thursday 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!
Wild Bear Nature Center
Tinker Art Studio Boulder. Ages 3.5-16. Day camps. M-F. Half-day. 9 am to 12 pm or 1 to 4 pm. Join us this Summer in our studio or for our NEW Tinker @ BMoCA camps! With camps in a variety of themes, including clay camps, Miniature Worlds, teen camps and more, we have great options for all artists! Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration, movement
Nederland. Ages 3-12. June 7-August 12. M-Th. 8 am to 4 pm. Join Wild Bea r Nat u re Center in the cool mountain air this summer! Hike the mountain forests, play in the woods, discover the mountain water creatures, create art to take home and more! For ages 5-12, choose any combo of Mon/Tues, Wed/Thurs, or all four days for each two-week session or all summer long. Shuttle service from/ to Boulder available. $70/day, $20/ day Bear Cubs. Transportation: Yes. Appropriate outdoor clothing, lunch & snacks, water, and program-specific gear needed. Call (303) 258-0495 or email registrar@wildbear.org and check online at www.wildbear.org for more information.
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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 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
Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette Three locations (720) 564-2206 Contact - Enrollment Line Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed Late August – May Program Days: M-F (full-day). Boulder County Head Start (BCHS) is a comprehensive preschool program currently operating at three school locations in both Boulder and Lafayette. BCHS provides a high-quality early childhood experience that promotes school readiness for children with lowincome by offering educational, nutritional, health, social, and other services including wrap-around support service to all families. We believe our job is to support families’ engagement in a child’s education and help families connect with the resources needed to succeed. CCAP Accepted, Se habla Español. Facebook: facebook.com/BoulderCountyHeadStart/ W: www.boco.org/HeadStart E: HSEnrollment@bouldercounty.org
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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
Community Montessori—Boulder 805 Gillaspsie 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. The 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
BOULDER COUNT Y KIDS 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: culturalcare.com/lcc/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 - Colorado Shines Level 5 August - 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, Music, Nutrition, Gardening, and Wellness are taught in pre-K classes. Students meet new friends as they are given ample opportunities to practice their social skills and build selfesteem. W: www.flagstaffacademy.org E: pquinn@flagstaffacademy.org
Friends School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: 3 - 5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Days and Hours: Full-day: 9 am to 3 pm M-Th; 9 am to 1 pm F; Halfday: 9 am to 12 pm M-F. Preschool/Pre-K 3-5 year olds. Full- and half-day programs M-F. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Outdoor classrooms connected to nature encourage learning through play and exploration with a focus on relationships, communication, art, nature immersion, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including music, and PE. Award-winning, master-level teachers with over 20 years of experience in each classroom. Personalized Affordable Tuition. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org
Lavender Hill Preschool—Longmont 2115 Mallard Pl (720) 438-8747 Contact: Kai Miller Ages: 2-6 years Licensed September - May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. M-F. Lavender Hill is a Waldorf-Inspired Preschool/Kindergarten. We emphasize imaginative play, art and creative activities, music, storytelling, nature and seasonal festivals. W: lavenderhillpreschool.com E: lavenderhillpreschool@gmail.com
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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 Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3 pm. Full- and half-day programs, with before- & after-school care. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society full-member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Music and Spanish offered after the pandemic. Multiple Covid-safety precautions. 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: Ciara Wentworth, Director of Admissions 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 before and after school) ONGOING ENROLLMENT openings for this year.... At Mountain Shadows, art, science, field-trips, math, gardening, drama, writing, and music are all woven into a student’s day. Our dedicated, highly experienced 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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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
Sunflower Farm SproutHouse Farm Preschool–Longmont 11150 Prospect Rd (303) 774-8001 Contact: Liz Napp Ages: 3-6 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 sixteen years, Sunflower Farm’s SproutHouse Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten program 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 monthly. Please visit our website for details. W: sunflowerfarminfo.com
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Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact: Marisa Ellman Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: Call for hours. 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
Thorne Nature Preschool—Boulder/Lafayette 1466 N. 63rd Street (303) 499-3647 Contact: Mattie Schuler Ages: 3-6 years. Licensed September to May+Camp Hours: M-F. 9 am to 1 pm, 2-/3-/5-day options, extended care available. Thorne Nature Preschool is built on the simple belief that kids grow better in nature. Our preschool offers a unique early childhood education experience where young children go to learn, grow, and reach their full potential through daily immersion in nature with caring, attentive mentors. With dual goals of nature connection and fostering the development of the whole-child, Thorne Nature Preschool prepares young children to succeed in school and in life. W: www.ThorneNaturePreschool.org
TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy. (303) 776-7417 Contact: Lisa Stratton 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
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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. Celebrating 50 years! 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 Ave. (Middle School/Teacher Prep Program) (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: Preschool-8th Grade Licensed/Accredited August-May/Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: Elementary 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, Middle School 8:45-3:45 pm. Virtual AfterCare and enrichment classes. 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. Personalized Affordable Tuition. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org
B.A.S.E.—Lafayette 111 W. Baseline Road (303) 661-1467 Contact: Becca Mack Ages: 5 - 12 Colorado State Licensed Program August - May Hours and Days: M-F. Dismissal to 6 pm, and full-day care 7:30 am to 6 pm. Jump into fun in our BASE childcare programs that meet the needs of every child. We offer a wide range of activities that include arts and crafts, STEM, active play, sports and games, swimming and much more. Children will have time for homework assistance and a few snacks along the way. Safety is our top priority, rest assured that all COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, additional cleaning/ disinfecting procedures have been established, and staff are trained to follow all CDHS rules and regulations. Children from local Lafayette elementary schools are provided transportation at dismissal to the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, except for Pioneer Elementary School where we will escort the children from school to the BBRC. W: lafayetteco.gov/200/After-School-Care-BASE E: Becca.Mack@lafayetteco.gov
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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: Ciara Wentworth, Director of Admissions 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 before and after school) ONGOING ENROLLMENT openings for this year.... At Mountain Shadows, art, science, field-trips, math, gardening, drama, writing, and music are all woven into a student’s day. Our dedicated, highly experienced 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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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY
Boulder Birthday Party at Thorne Nature Experience
ABC Birthday Parties
Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Celebrate your climber’s birthday with a Private Lesson or small-group Open Gym! Lessons or Open Gym may include bouldering, top roping, games, and more! Hours: Monday-Sunday. Call to make a reservation. Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com
Ages: 3-10 Sombrero Marsh, 1466 N. 63rd St. In response to COVID-19 Thorne has shifted all programs and events to meet the emergent needs of families in our community. We are sorry that we are not able to offer birthday parties at this time. Please follow Thorne on Facebook and Instagram for news and check our website for updates in summer/fall 2021. 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. 1-12 children or 12-24 children. Contact: Maggie at 303-499-3647. maggie@thornenature.org www.thornenature.org www.facebook.com/ ThorneNatureExperience
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Tinker Art Studio Birthday pARTies
Ages: 3-15 693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa. Tinker Birthday pARTies are back! Book your party today and give your child a truly special celebration. Parties are limited to 8 children, and adhere to all of our COVID policies including social distancing, mask wearing, and individual supplies. Visit us online to pick your project from our party menu, then get ready to create together in the studio! 303-503-1902 tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com
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the front desk. Call to discuss your particular needs and reserve your date for one of the best party venues around. Contact: Staff 303-258-3457 info@carouselofhappiness.org www.carouselofhappiness.org
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Summertime
Horoscopes taurus APRIL 20 - MAY 20 Those born under the sign Taurus are practical and well-grounded. They make great long-term friends and are always there for the people that they love. Family is very important to a Taurus, they are happiest surrounded by loved ones while enjoying a home cooked meal and laughing until their stomachs hurt! This summer, Taurus should spend some time in a garden, and maybe even use what they grow to help cook for their family!
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Gemini MAY 21 - JUNE 20
cancer JUNE 21 - JULY 22
Geminis are very curious people who love new experiences. They can be sociable and always ready for fun, but also can get thoughtful and serious at times. Geminis love making new friends and learning new skills. Geminis should dedicate this summer to learning how to play a new instrument or sport! Try something new that you have always been curious about.
Cancers are known to be sensitive and sympathetic people. They are very loyal beings and usually make decisions based on their heart, over their mind. Cancers are lovers, not fighters, and usually avoid conflict at all cost. This summer should be filled with arts and crafts for Cancers! Try painting or drawing a nature scene and giving it to a loved one as a surprise gift.
JULY 23 - AUGUST 22 Those born under the sign Leo are confident, creative, natural leaders. Leos are very warm-hearted and love to have a lot of fun. A Leo’s animal is a Lion, which makes them naturally brave, sometimes even fearless, creatures. Take to center stage this summer, Leos! Join an acting class or even just act out plays at home for your family. With your courageousness, acting will likely come naturally.
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After-School Programs Adventure ADVENTURE QUEST WITH RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES
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
Boulder/Denver/Online Ages 7-17 Outdoor (LARP) and online role-playing (RPG) adventures where everyone gets to be a hero! Children and teens choose to play an archetypal character with special powers in a mythical quest. Create your own small group for our Home Quest program, or join us for Weekly Enrichment Classes while school is in session. These Award-winning experiential education programs foster empowerment, imagination, social-emotional learning, and team building skills as participants try on new perspectives, exercise discernment, and decipher riddles in small groups with a common goal. Learn more on our website. info@RenaissanceAdventures.com www.renaissanceadventures.com P: (303) 786-9216
Arts & Science
BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley
CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY Boulder
Base—Lafayette
Ages: 5 - 12 111 W. Baseline Road Hours and Days: M-F. Dismissal to 6 pm, and full-day care 7:30 am to 6 pm. Jump into fun in our BASE childcare programs that meet the needs of every child. We offer a wide range of activities that include arts and crafts, STEM, active play, sports and games, swimming and much more. Children will have time for homework assistance and a few snacks along the way. Safety is our top priority, rest assured that all COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, additional cleaning/ disinfecting procedures have been established, and staff are trained to follow all CDHS rules and regulations. Children from local Lafayette elementary schools are provided transportation at dismissal to the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, except for Pioneer Elementary School where we will escort the children from school to the BBRC. C: Becca Mack Becca.Mack@lafayetteco.gov lafayetteco.gov/200/AfterSchool-Care-BASE P: 303-661-1467
Grades K-5 Offering high-quality enrichment classes after school and on no-school days. Let your kids get creative, get active and get
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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
TINKER ART STUDIO CHILDREN’S & TEEN ART CLASSES Boulder Ages: All We’ve heard over and over that our small-group in-person art classes for elementary, middle, and high school students have been the highlight of their week. Join us for a semester of art making and community. Rather make art at home? Our online Shop is packed full of awesome art kits & materials. Art kits are perfect for parties, rainy weekends, or gifts + you’ll be shopping small and supporting local when it’s more important than ever. M-F, Daytime and afterschool programs available. tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com P: 303-503-1902
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After-School Programs Climbing
Music PARLANDO School of Musical Arts 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
ABC KIDS CLIMBING Boulder Ages: All 1960 32nd Street ABC Kids Climbing offers classes, teams, clubs, open gyms, private lessons, indoor and outdoor camps for climbers of all ages and abilities. Our programs thoughtfully designed by experienced climbers. Hours: M-Sun. Hours varied. C: Staff www.abckidsclimbing.com info@abckidsclimbing.com P: (303) 443-5437
MUSIC TOGETHER® Longmont
Ages: Birth to age 6 Online classes available. C: Alexandra Fischer/Jodi Parker www.melodykids.com P: 720-773-0742
MUSIC TOGETHER®
MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC.
Ages: Birth and up Offering the Music Together ® Outdoor and Online Program (0-4) and Private Piano Lessons for Children (5 and up). Music Together outdoors or online for spring/summer/fall. Hoping to return in person/indoors this winter. Interactive music and movement classes for children and caregivers which plant the important seeds for musical development. Siblings free for online classes; reduced sibling tuition for outdoor. Private Piano Lessons on Zoom during COVID, hoping to return in person soon. Have fun learning note reading, improvisation, playing piano by ear in a supportive environment. Jane Smolens, Director, is an experienced music educator since 1986. Contact her for free trial class/lesson. C: Jane Smolens, M.Ed jsmolens@mountainsongmusic.com www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120
Ages: Birth to age 8. Boulder’s premier early childhood music & movement program, offering family, babies, and early elementary classes. Sing, dance, and support your child’s musical growth in a rich, fun, nurturing, and interactive environment. FREE demo classes offered. Offering outdoor and online classes. Mornings, afternoons, and weekend classes available. www.musictogetherboulder.com C: Laura Nordson/Jane Roche P: 720-440-2775
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 700 students each week. More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. NOTE: During the ongoing pandemic, lessons occur online or in-person based on family & teacher preference and availability. info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006
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After-School Programs Music
Sports
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
Swimming THE SPOT YOUTH PROGRAM
Boulder, Louisville, Denver Ages: 6 and up. Kids love climbing! It’s a healthy way to stay active and make friends. Our youth programs offer your child an encouraging environment to learn and have fun. Varied programs are offered throughout the week for different ages and skill levels. programs@thespotgym.com www.thespotgym.com/youthprograms P:303-317-3770
“ The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. ” Oprah Winfrey Infant Aquatics with Briggs, at 8 months!
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After-School Programs SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont
Ages: 2 mos through 5 yrs 795 S. Sherman Street WE ARE OPEN! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference. Hours: M-Th: 7 am to 7 pm, F: 8 am to 1 pm. C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229
5280 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Boulder 5280 Synchro is a private, non-profit, artistic swimming team based in Boulder, offering recreational and competitive programs. Member of Rocky Mountain Synchronized Swimming Association and USA Synchro. Competing in local, regional, and national competitions. Learn and practice artistic swimming skills, routines, maintaining strong commitments to teammates, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic in an atmosphere of dedication and fun. Sept.May (June for Junior Olympic athletes) at the South Boulder Recreation Center and CU Boulder pools. We warmly welcome new members to join us at any time throughout the season! Visit our website for more information. 5280synchro.com
BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield
TheatRE
Ages 3-18. BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, and community performances including physicallydistanced in person, and 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
BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY
Ages: 3-16 Join us for online and live distanced classes in musical theater, film and music lessons. Classes for everyone 6-16 yrs. Over 37 years teaching drama, dance, and music in Boulder. Our studio is about fun. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity & friendship. Once-a-week classes, weekend workshops and holiday workshops. Sliding fees & scholarships. Please check our website for class times and days. Show themes change each semester. Join us for fun!!!! Spring shows “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Into the Woods”. C: Pollyanna Demitro boulderperformingarts2@gmail.com www.boulderperformingarts.com P: 303-859-4195
“ Be yourself; everyone else is taken.” Oscar Wilde
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elcome to our Summer Calendar! We still have a lot of great virtual events and outdoor events for those who are starting to feel more comfortable as vaccines are rolling out. 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 happy summer!
ART/MUSEUMS
May 7, 8, 9—Boulder Boulder Opera presents: L’enfant Et Les Sortilèges (The Child and the Spells), for ages 6 and up, at 5 pm on May 7, 8 and at 1 and 4 pm on May 9, located at The Spark at 4847 Pearl Street, Suite B4. Boulder Opera brings the enchanting L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Spells)! A child who has been grounded takes his anger out on the toys and objects in his bedroom. Suddenly, as if by magic, these innocent victims come to life and decide to get their revenge! The Opera is one hour long, sung in French with subtitles. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Contact Dianela Acosta at (646) 438-0110 or info@boulderoperacompany.com or check out www. boulderoperacompany.com for more information. Through August 31—Boulder Drawing Parallels: Community Art & Artifacts from 2020 through the Museum of Boulder. Check out museumofboulder.org for more information. First Tuesdays—Denver Target First Tuesday Nights from 4 to 8 pm, for all ages at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work. Through their generous sponsorship to the Children’s
Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play FREE the first Tuesday of each month. Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days from 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm; runs from early September through late May at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive dropin program encourages children ages 2-5 to engage in creative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their parents. Call (303) 651-8374 for more information. Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, open Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824. 2nd/4th Saturday—Longmont Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) 12 to 12:45 pm, for ages 5-8 and 1 to 2 pm, for ages 9-12, located at 667 4th Ave. Free with family membership. $10 drop-in. Your children will learn about contemporary art, create artwork and bring it home. Preregistration is encouraged. Call Mary Chapin Durling at (303) 6512787 or email info@firehouseart. org or check www.firehouseart.org for more information. Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.
BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING
May 10—Virtual Jan-Philipp Sendker - “The Heart Remembers,” 12 pm, at the Boulder Book Store. Book reading and author talk. For more information, check out eventbrite.com. May 12—Virtual Mariko Turk - “The Other Side of Perfect,” at 5 pm, at the Boulder Book Store. FREE kids event. Book reading and author speaking
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event. Register and get more information at eventbrite.com. Ongoing—Boulder Browse and borrow children’s materials at Main Library. Limited weekend access to the Main Library children’s collection. Browse and borrow materials from your favorite children’s authors on Saturdays and Sundays. Building and room capacity limits will be in effect, and face coverings are required. Learn more about our onsite library hours and services and COVID-19 safety information. Weekly—Podcast Julie’s Library is a where books bring us together. Every week, Julie Andrews and her daughter 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 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. Age-appropriate stories and games to help your children become ready to read. Checkout Longmontcolorado.gov for more information. 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. Times 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 (2430 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 Online Go Club for ages 5-16. Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 4413099 or please email howardm@ boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www. bplnow.boulderlibrary.org.
CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS
May 4—Boulder Learn How to Make Plant-based Thai Food. Ages 11 and up, 6:30 pm, tickets are $85. Check out foodlabboulder. com for more information. May 7—Virtual Drawing as Meditation - Calm, Focus, Clarity Class. 10 to 12 pm. Visit twohandspaperie.com for more information. May 9—Boulder M o t h e r ’s D a y B r u n c h w i t h FoodLab. Ages 11 and up, 9 am,
tickets are $85. Check out foodlabboulder.com for more information. Through May 31—Virtual Brain Breaks. Let’s be honest, school feels different this year and everything seems more challenging. Sometimes you just need to take a break, take a breath, and get creative. That’s where Brain Breaks come in. These short, interactive sessions are designed get you up and moving, learning about music and the arts. Available as a series of ten short episodes, Brain Breaks will spark creative thinking and set the tone for the rest of your day. Cost is pay what you can. For more information, visit operacolorado.org Weekly—Boulder Twirling Tech Goddess. Build STEAM skills with new videos weekly. Catch up on the newest video from the Twirling Tech Goddess each Friday. Watch and learn as she creates, dances, and twirls with tech while encouraging radical diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Offered by BLDG 61, Boulder Public Library’s makerspace, and the Boulder Library Foundation. 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. Every Wednesday—Virtual Finding Gratitude from 1:25 pm to 2:20 pm MST. At the end of each call participants talk about feeling uplifted. Have more energy and feel empowered to do the work you love to do to make this a world you want for current and future generations. Please email jessica@ openingtopossibilities.com saying you will be there. To attend the meeting, call (425) 436-6306 in the US. And when you are prompted for the meeting access code press: 845302#. After introductions, we will talk about the logistics of the call and behavioral norms to keep
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members of our community safe and comfortable. Then there will be a gratitude meditation. After the meditation, we will all have the opportunity to share about what brings us joy, a smile, delight and/ or gratitude. We will then close with parting thoughts. If you have questions, please feel free to call (303) 589-8420 before 5 pm on Tuesday. Jessica Dancingheart. Check out www.openingtopossibilities.com for more information. 1st and 3rd Wednesday—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.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 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. 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/mops/erie/ for more information.
out my.rocky.church/portal/event_ detail.aspx?id=31232 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. org for more information. 1st and 3rd Thursdays—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 longmontcalvary.org/get-involved/ women/ 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.
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/ page/mops for more information.
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. 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.
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
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 www.RenaissanceAdventures.com for more 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 their Facebook page at Boulder Yoga Kids 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.
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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 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. Every Saturday—Boulder 101 FREE Fly Fishing Beginner’s Demo Class. RSVP required as class is limited to 6 anglers! Please call the shop 877-935-2897 or 303494-1375 to R.S.V.P! Have you always wanted to learn about fly fishing, but didn’t have the equipment? Don’t miss our FREE Orvis 101 Demo class here at the shop. If you have never been fly fishing before, it is an excellent way to get a quick introduction to fly fishing with one of our qualified FRA Team Members. We will be demonstrating how to set up a rod, basic fly casting, flies, and some basic terminal tackle. Ongoing—Boulder Pregnancy and parenting resources in Boulder County at www.bouldercounty.org/families/pregnancy/. Nurse-family partnership, teen pregnancy support, special needs, fostering programs, health, childcare assistance, Boulder County Head Start and more. Check out their website for resource and ongoing programs. 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.
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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 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—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)subsidized child care for children 0-12. Apply for our CCAP wait list. Application on our website www.bouldercountychildcare. org and clock on forms for the CCAP application. Must be county resident, income and activity requirements. Other requirements apply. For more information check out www.ccap@bouldercounty.org.
Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults! helps families and individuals enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Medicaid and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0 to $50 depending on family income. Healthy Kids and Adults! can also connect families to Connect 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.
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Ongoing–Boulder Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc., offering FREE DEMO CLASS/ TRIAL LESSON for the Music Together® Program (birth-5 years). Online for winter; outdoor for spring/summer/fall. Private piano lessons (5 years and up). Online during COVID (in-person when safe). Contact Jane Smolens, director at (303) 413-1120 or jsmolens@ mountainsongmusic.com or please do check online at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more information.
Through May 27—Denver Great Barrier Reef 3D. At the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Grab your mask and snorkel and dive into an unforgettable adventure! “Great Barrier Reef” captures the natural beauty and exquisite strangeness of the world’s largest living wonder, and introduces us to the visionaries and citizen scientists who are helping us better understand this awesome, bizarre and vibrant living world. Visit secure1.dmns.org/for more information.
Ongoing—Boulder School-Day-Off Workshops. These 3-hour workshops are great for the days the kids have off from school! We try to follow the BVSD calendar. These classes are great one-day commitments that get the kids out of your house and into our kitchen! *Ages 5 and up, virtual can be any age. Please contact us if you have questions about what class would best suit your kids’ age and ability *We are not an allergen-free kitchen, yet we try our best to accommodate allergies. Please contact us to discuss. Check out foodlabboulder.com/kids-day-off-school-workshops for more information.
Thru November 20—Longmont Longmont Farmer’s Market from 8 am to 1 pm, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road. Grab and go kids’ activities.
Ongoing—Boulder Online classes available in painting and drawing, paper and book arts, writing and visual journaling, and mixed media. Check out twohandspaperie.com/classes/ for more information. Ongoing—Virtual Join us as we bring the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre online. You will find original content from the Cottage and program partners, including: A free digital program from Open House New York and our first ever familyfriendly Puppet Slam. Full puppet shows from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Fun educational activities for kids to learn.
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TBD—Boulder Meadow Music programs are some of Boulder’s most popular (and very fun) educational events. Children and parents join Open Space and Mountain Park’s Jeff Kagan, Paige Doughty and Mark Wesson for evenings of children’s music and nature education. The evening consists of a short, kidfriendly hike on the McClintock Trail followed by 45 minutes of nature music for kids on the Chautauqua Green, near the Ranger Cottage. Best for kids ages 2-8. Meadow Music is free! Bring a picnic and a blanket. Meadow Music happens rain or shine! A kid favorite. Join the musical duo Jeff and Paige for evenings of children’s music and nature education. Check online for more information.
Through November 20—Boulder Boulder Farmers Market from 8 am to 2 pm. Every Saturday. Rated the No. 1 farmers’ market in the country by readers of USA Today. Come sample, shop, meet local farmers, smell the flowers, hear live music, sit by the creek and eat great food. May 1-2, 7-9, 14-16—Boulder Mark your calendar for this year’s Growing Garden’s Community Plant Sale! Open 8 am to 4 pm, located at 1630 Hawthorn Avenue. Shop a wide variety of plant starts to create the garden of your dreams this year. You’ll find the best selection of local, organically grown plants, including heirloom tomatoes, vegetable, and herb starts, bee-safe (neonicotinoid-free) annuals and perennials, water-wise plants, natives, berries, grasses, and more! May 1—Louisville City Nature Challenge Bioblitz from 9 to 11 am. Join Louisville Open Space staff for a community bioblitz as part of the 2021 City Nature Challenge. Cities around the world will be competing to make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people. We will be looking for birds, plants, insects, fungi, anything alive! Enthusiasm is more important than prior experience. For the best experience, download the iNaturalist phone app in advance. Attendees must register in advance due to event size limitations and public health requirements. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citynature-challenge-bioblitz-tickets139671279557?aff=erelpanelorg May 2, 11—Boulder O n e Te a m S c a v e n g e r H u n t . Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction. All you need is your
own mobile device and an Internet connection. Young and old, individuals, families or friends. Participate in a group, as a couple, or individually. Create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly with something to appeal to all ages. You can play any time on any day—no reservations required! Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and smell the roses. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but teams of two, three or four work best. Recommended parking at 1500 Pearl Street. If you have any questions please visit the Help page on our web site at https://puzzlingadventures.com/faq. php May 5 to October 6—Boulder Wednesday Farmer ’s Market from 4 pm to dusk, located at the corner of 13th and Canyon. Kids activities, music, food and more. May 8—Boulder Artisan Shows every second Saturday of the month This monthly fine arts and crafts fair is an exciting event that runs next to Colorado’s biggest, and we feel, best farmers market, starting May 8th from 8 am to 2 pm, at the corner of 13th and Canyon. Kids activities, music, food and more. May 8—Louisville Dog Waste Pick-up at Davidson Mesa Trailhead from 10 to 11 am. Drop in for a casual poop clean-up event at the Davidson Mesa Dog Off-Leash area. Keeping our Parks and Open Spaces free of pet waste helps keep people and dogs alike safe and healthy! May 9—Everywhere Mother’s Day
May 12—Boulder Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure from 8 am to 7 pm. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a two-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Start when you want and play at your pace. Price is per team, not per person. Find details and redeem your ticket as a Prepaid Code online at www. UrbanAdventureQuest.com. May 13–16—Boulder Boulder Ballet presents their Spring Performance and Gala. May 13, 14 at 7 pm, May 15 at 2 pm, and Gala & Performance 6 pm, May 16 at 2 pm, at The Dairy Arts Center.
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Check out http://boulderballet.org/ spring-performance-and-gala/ for more information.
May 13-September 9—Erie Erie Farmers Market on Thursdays, from 5 to 8 pm. Located on Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt. May 29-31—Boulder Bolder Boulder 10K Race. Six locations throughout the front range. Every course will be marked, measured and timed. Open from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm on Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Register online. May 29—Niwot Niwot Sidewalk Sale from 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Niwot. Bring your family and friends for some socially distanced fun! Food & drinks, local stores & vendors, live music, pop up artists & crafts and kids’ activities. May 30, June 26—Boulder Urban Herb Walk with Bridgitte Mars from 5 to 7 pm, at 1919 19th St. Learn to identify local plants for edible and medicinal properties in an urban setting! Read more at https://brigittemars.com/event/ urban-herb-walk-4-2/.
Our mission is vital to those we serve, now more than ever, so we hope that you will help us sustain our services and grow our impact. As the largest fundraiser of the year, Big Event ensures we can continue to provide services. Together, let’s energize our community and empower those we serve to live as healthily and independently as they desire! Visit raceroster.com for more information. June 9-August 11—Boulder Bands on the Bricks. Tentatively Wednesdays from 5 to 9 pm. From oldies to alternative, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder’s premier outdoor summer concert series taking place on the bricks of the Pearl Street Mall. June 18 to August—Boulder Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre on CU Campus. Check online for more information. June 18-19—Boulder C o l o r a d o B r a z i l F e s t . Tw o rhythmic days of Brazilian dancing, capoeira, music, food and more at Boulder’s Bandshell.
Makers’ Market. For the most up-to-date schedule of events and more information visit www. bouldercreekfest.com. July 30 to August 8—Longmont Boulder County Fair located at 9595 Nelson Road. The Boulder County Fair will continue virtually and possibly have some 4-H & FFA youth livestock modified events on the fairgrounds. Check www. bouldercountyfair.org for more information.
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June 4—Broomfield For ages 21+, 5:30 pm. The Chocolate Lovers’ “Spring” Fling our 40th Annual fund-raiser for Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence! All money raised will help domestic violence survivors and their children find safety, security and stability through our Shelter, Housing Program, Legal Advocacy, Counseling, and Education! This year the Fling will be held at the Omni’s Outdoor Pavilion! Contact Kaylyn at (402) 802-7290 or kaylyn@ safehousealliance.org or check out safehousealliance.org for more information. June 5—Virtual Big Event 2021, Movement is Life. $40 for adults, $30 for kids. It’s time to #MoveWithCPF for the 16th Annual Big Event. The Big Event is a largest fundraiser of the year, and so important to our mission-providing integrative therapies and complementary services to persons living with long-term physical disabilities. Shape the future of wholeperson healthcare by supporting the mission of the Chanda Plan Foundation. Join us in celebrating 16 years of pioneering individualized wellness for people living with long-term disabilities.
June 24-27—Boulder Boulder International Film Festival. Films and filmmakers from around the world come to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema.
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July 4—Longmont Longmont Half and 5K from 6 am to 12 pm, located at City of Longmont Sandstone Ranch Community Park. Check online for more information. July 16-18—Boulder Boulder Creek Fest starting at 10 am each day. Music from a stellar lineup of local artists at the bandshell, festival, and community stage, enjoy all the eats from street food favorites to food trucks, exotic eats, and healthy options, creekside for kids with summer camp previews, face painting, and the activities, discover the brilliant handmade wares at the
If you have a dated calendar event in August, September, and 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. No camp programs for the summer calendar—see our camp directory. 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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