SUMMER
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WHETHER IT’S HIKING, BIKING, LEARNING OR JUST PLAIN OL’ FUN, THERE’S PLENTY FOR BOULDER AND BROOMFIELD COUNTY YOUTHS TO DO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP .................................6 ARTS & MUSIC......................................................10 EQUESTRIAN ........................................................18 OTHER CAMPS.....................................................19 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ...................................20 SPECIAL NEEDS....................................................27 SPIRITUAL .............................................................28 SPORTS .................................................................29 TRADITIONAL.......................................................34 ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.......................................39
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Finding the right camp for your child
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ou are considering a summer camp, but how to choose? There’s a camp that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun whether your child attends a day or overnight camp, a specialized or traditional camp. With a little help from the camp professionals at the American Camp Association, here’s some sound advice that helps parents sort through the choices and benefits that camp delivers. As spring approaches, parents and children can look forward to planning for the future – a future that includes the opportunities for exploration and discovery that arrives with summer camp. How to decide when your child is ready for camp Children are ready for new experiences at different stages. Parents know their children best and these questions can help gauge whether this is the summer your child will start camp. What is your child’s age, and what is your perception of his or her readiness level? Children under 7 who have not had overnight experiences may do better with a day camp as their first camp experience. If you think your child might not be ready for an overnight camp experience, consider the day camp experience to prepare him or her for future overnight camp. How did your child become interested in camp? Does your child talk about camp on a sustained basis? How much persuasion is necessary from you? Has your child had positive overnight experiences away from home? Visiting relatives or friends? Were these separations easy or difficult? What does your child expect to do at camp? Learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations. Are you able to share consistent and positive messages about camp? Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious. A camp for every child – the perfect fit Camp can last for just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It’s well worth the trouble to investigate the variety of choices offered by camps before your child packs a backpack.
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These questions help you consider the options. Near or Far? Where do you want your child to go to camp? Locally or far away? While each camp experience has something unique to offer your child, this is an opportunity for families to assess what they value for their campers. Benefits of camp nearby • Easier to evaluate and visit • Friends and family are likely familiar with camp • Minimal travel costs • Likely contact with classmates or children from same region Benefits of camp far away • More choices • Different experiences, different geography, e.g., mountains or oceans – even different languages • Promotes independence, particularly for early and late adolescent campers • Diversity of campers • Chance for family to visit and vacation at close of camp Session length offers another choice Camps offer widely varying options to help parents and children reach their goals for summer fun and exploration. Talking with your child about the goals you both share helps determine which choice is right for you. Benefits of short sessions (one-three weeks) • First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new skills • Bonds develop with other campers and staff • Great exposure to camp experience with less expense • Minimizes homesickness Benefits of longer sessions (four-twelve weeks) • Strong sense of belonging to camp community • Chance to learn new skills • Development of specialized skills • Multiple opportunities for learning and enrichment • Lifelong friendships • Opportunities to contribute to camp culture
Boys only, girls only or co-ed? Now may be the opportunity to explore the choices and benefits of all boys, all girls, or co-ed camps. Benefits of single sex camps • Breaking gender stereotypes – girls interact with women in position of authority and boys interact with men who act as nurturers • More opportunities to “be yourself” without impressing or competing with the opposite sex • Camp philosophy may be tuned into gender strengths and weaknesses • Brother or sister camps may share activities Benefits of co-ed camps Breaking gender stereotypes—girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys interact with men who act as nurturers Mirrors and prepares campers for everyday living in a co-ed world Allows families with a boy and a girl to attend the same camp Offers diverse points of view Breaks through rigid divisions set up in school when campers participate in equal footing A camp for every child: traditional, specialty and special needs Choices abound when it comes to camp programs. One may highlight a wide variety of activities geared to campers of all ages and skill levels, others, because of their setting and expertise, may concentrate on one or two activities while providing traditional activities as well. Parents of children with special needs are pleased to learn about the range of camp activities that help kids be kids first. Benefits of traditional camps • Wide variety of activities
• Chance for campers to try new activities • Exposure to more campers and staff at varying activities Benefits of specialty camps • One or two specialized activities (often combined with traditional offerings) • Expectation for increased proficiency during camping session • Deepens knowledge and skill in particular area of interest or ability Benefits of special needs camps • Activities geared to campers’ abilities • Knowledgeable staff with expertise to understand campers’ strengths and challenges • Supportive and fun atmosphere to share with others The value of camp for every child What happens when you make the decision to choose camp? You open up a world of discovery and learning for your child, a world that values children for who they are and who they will become. Camp gives each child a world of good. For nearly one hundred years, the American Camp Association has been serving the camp community and families considering camp. Please visit our family resource Web site, www.CampParents.org, to learn more about the camp experience, search the Find a Camp database, and explore the world of child and youth development. For more information about child development and the camp experience, please visit the ACA’s family-dedicated website, CampParents.org or call 1.800.428.CAMP (2267).
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eeking more than day care from your child’s Summer Camps? Choose from 125+ exciting camp sessions, each designed to stimulate your child’s physical, mental and social development. Make your child’s summer both fun and enriching!
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Gonzo Tennis Summer Clinics
Tu/W/Th, 9am-12pm
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$114(R)/$143(N)
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Gonzo Tennis Summer Clinics
Tu/W/Th, 3-6pm
5-15
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$114(R)/$143(N)
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Blast Off Science Camp
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
6-11
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$250(R)/$313(N)
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Bear Peak Adventure Camp
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
6-11
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$250(R)/$313(N)
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Goats & Gardens
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
6-11
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$290(R)/$363(N)
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My 1st Camp
M-F, 9am-12pm
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$168(R)/$210(N)
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Dancing Days
M-Th, 9am-12pm
4-5
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$125(R)/$156(N)
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Dance Camp
M-F, 9am-12pm
6-12
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$155(R)/$194(N)
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Musical Theater Dance Camp
M-F, 9am-1pm
6-12
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$175(R)/$220(N)
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Intermediate Dance Camp
M-F, 10am-3pm
10-18
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$300(R)/$325(N)
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Summer Recreational Gymnastics
M-F, 9am-12pm
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$189(R)/$236(N)
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DRAMA CAMP provided by Boulder Dinner Theatre 7
Drama
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Kidz Kamp
M-F, 8am-5:30pm
5-11
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$238(R)/$298(N)
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Kidz Kamp with a Flip at NBRC
M-F, 8am-5:30pm
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RESERVOIR - Community Sailing & Water Sports provided by Community Sailing and City of Boulder 10
Little Puffs
M-F, 9:30am-3:30pm
5-7
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Learn to Sail Camps
M-F, 9:30am-3:30pm
5-17
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$285-$445
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Paddle Board & Windsurfing
M-F, 9:30am-3:30pm
8-17
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Water Sports Camp
M-Th, 8:30am-4:30pm
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SPORTS - Skyhawks, Avid4 Adventure, Boulder Rock Club, USA Ultimate & Boulder Youth Disc Golf provided by our partners 12
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M-F, 9am-12pm
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Skills Camp at Valmont Bike Park Rock Climbing & Slack Line Camp
M-F, 9am-3pm M-F, 9am-3pm
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USA Ultimate Elementary
M-Th, 9am-1pm
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USA Ultimate Middle School
M-Th, 9am-4pm
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USA Ultimate Girls Only!
M-Th, 9am-1pm
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Play-Well Camps
M-F, 9am-12pm
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ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP
ACADEMIC PREP & ENRICHMENT
Address: 1691B Coalton Road Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $150 - $225 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Parents can select academic prep only, enrichment (art, science, Lego, Spanish) only or a combination of both. The program extends to 6 p.m. for parents who need extended hours as an option. The program is limited to 16 students so we can ensure quality care in a fun and nurturing environment. Groups will be created using a 2 year age range. There will be at least 2 field trips each week. Cooking Camp and Apple Camp are under consideration. Phone: (720) 507-6284 Website: rockcreekafterschool.com
BCCS CHESS CAMP
Address: Boulder Country Day School, 4820 Nautilus Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $195-$335 Dates: June 6-10 and July 11-15 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Chess has inspired artists, leaders, politicians, and poets. The “Immortal Game” is played throughout the world – from Italy to India, Egypt to Ecuador. Chess
encourages the concentration, creativity, and calmness that is necessary in our world of electronic distractions. This is Boulder Country Day’s 21st chess camp. Phone: (720) 999-0494 Website: BoulderCountyChessSchool.com
BOULDER POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY
Address: 1805 33rd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 27 Cost: No Cost Dates: June 6-17 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:If you’ve ever wanted to experience what being a police officer is really like then the Boulder Police Department’s Youth Academy is the place for you! Youth Academy will provide you with an in-depth look at Law Enforcement, along with some hands on training. Phone: (303) 441-3338 Website: bouldercolorado.gov/ police/april-29-2015-boulder-policedepartment-to-offer-free-two-weeksummer-youth-academy
BROOMFIELD ACADEMY ELEMENTARY PREP
Address: 7203 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: Tuition based - please contact for current tuition information Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages: Entering 1st to 3rd Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Elementary Prep students will focus on enriching and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. The Elementary Prep program is ideal for families who desire a balance of core academic lessons and activities with plenty of summer fun, swimming and field trips for their children. Students will explore weekly themes through literature, projects, and field trips. Phone: (303) 469-6449 Website: broomfieldacademy.com
Broomfield Academy Elementary Prep Camp.
BROOMFIELD ACADEMY STORY STRETCHERS ACADEMIC CAMP
Address: 7203 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: Tuition based - e-mail for current tuition Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages: 3 to 5 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Join Broomfield Academy for a new book each week that it stretches and expands using math, writing, science and art. Many of your child’s favorite books will be developed into daily classroom curriculum. Watch as they create an art project using splatter paint from the book Color Dance. Laura Numeroff’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, will become a cooking lesson. Fun and excitement awaits. Learning and reading has never been so exciting. Phone: (303) 469-6449 Website: broomfieldacademy.com
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Math and Language Arts Camp at Kumon of Boulder SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
Address: 3800 Kalmia Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 01 Cost: $4275 Dates: $7575 Ages: 6th to 12th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:The Camp Inc. Business Academy is an elite businessfocused overnight camp, where entering 6th to 12th graders come from all over the world to gain the skills necessary to become future leaders and innovators. Our unique summer program gives campers an opportunity to develop community, confidence, leadership, and Jewish identity through hands-on experience in startups, finance, marketing,
design or coding. Phone: (303) 500-3020 Website: campinc.com
CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY
Address: 3400 Marine St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $185-$650 Dates: May 31 – Aug. 12 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: CU Science Discovery offers summer camps encompassing science, technology, engineering, math and art. Its camps provide a mix of engaging, project-based, experiential learning activities that are sure to ignite a passion for exploration and fun. With over 240 camps – from CO2 Dragster Design and Minecraft Mods to Mythbusting, Programming with Alice and Science of Art – CU Science Discovery has something for everyone. Phone: (303) 492-7188 Website: sciencediscovery.colorado.edu
FUNGRAM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND ELECTRONICS
Address: 1606 S. Elbert Court , Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $200 - $300 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 19 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: FunGram holds half-day summer camps during the summer months of June through August. Throughout the one week technology camp, students build and complete interesting electronics projects and write software to control them. Its curriculum is built around the Arduino (www.arduino.cc) computing platform. Phone: (720) 515-7503 Website: fungram.co Summer 2016
PROGRAM LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Boulder Broomfield Lafayette Longmont Louisville Superior
BEST. SUMMER. EVER. Get ready for a summer of action, adventure and achievement. Riding rapids or reading books. Arts or archery. Cannonballs or canoeing. When you count on the Y, you count on a summer of action, adventure and achievement. From swim lessons to soccer, hockey to camp, the Y is here to help your kids have the best summer ever.
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP AT YMCABV.ORG! YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY • ymcabv.org • Serving Boulder, Broomfield & Weld Counties
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Arapahoe Center 2800 Dagny Way Lafayette, CO 80026 303-664-5455 Ed & Ruth Lehman Center 950 Lashley Street Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-0370 Mapleton Center 2850 Mapleton Avenue Boulder, CO 80301 303-442-2778
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HORIZONS K-8 SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS
Address: 4545 Sioux Drive, Boulder, Registration Deadline:April 30 Cost: $160-$280 Dates: June 6-17 Ages: K to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Horizons K-8 Charter School is offering a wide variety of unique summer camps. Creative writing, acting and improv, music, volunteerism, 3D design and printing, sports, French, web design, catapults, jump roping, sewing, circus skills, fantasy crafts, guitar, storytelling and creative movement and a nature camp. Half and full day options. Phone: (614) 804-9101 Website: horizonsk8camp.com
LIGHTHOUSE WRITER’S WORKSHOP CREATIVE WRITING CAMP AT THE ART UNDERGROUND
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: July 14 Cost: $300 Dates: July 18-22; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ages: 11 to 15 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Lighthouse Writers Workshop Creative Writing Camp will provide an opportunity for all participants to have a positive and
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Address: Valmont Park, 3160 Airport Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $178-$200 Dates: June 20 - Aug. 5 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Playwell TEKnologies provides project based programs designed to teach engineering principals and methods utilizing Lego® products. Each week is a different theme. Phone: (720) 515-7309 Website: bprcamps.org
Specialty Camps at Cherryvale, Liftoff Camp. enjoyable experience while exploring creative writing in a safe, nurturing environment. Lighthouse Writers Workshop is the largest nonprofit literary center in Colorado and the Mountain West. Phone: (720) 879-2290 Website: artunder.org
MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS CAMP AT KUMON
Address: 2525 Arapahoe, Boulder Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $495 for one subject; $895 for two subjects.
Dates: June 1 - Aug.15 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Math and Language Arts instruction tailored to assist struggling students and challenge gifted students. Camp days are Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. Kids come one to three times each week, staying for about 30 minutes per subject (can stay longer, if desired). Practice problems assigned for nonclass days. Fun learning environment. Phone: (303) 709-5336 Website: kumon.com/boulder
READY TO WORK (EMPLOYMENT READINESS FOR TEENS) Address: 102 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: $299 - $349 Dates: Three sessions: June 6-10, July 11-15, Aug. 8-12 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Soft-skills and on-thejob maturity are critical for young employees. Put the phone away and make eye contact with customers and co-workers. This interactive camp builds confidence, preparing teens to succeed in a new job. Participants earn a ‘Ready to Work’ certificate to present to prospective
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employers. Give them an edge. Phone: (720) 484-6095 Website: confluencesbc.com/register/ youth-in-business/ready-to-work
SPACE ADVENTURE CAMPS Address: 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: $130-$200 Dates: June, July and August Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Get ready for some serious space exploration fun. Week-long camp programs unlock the secrets of real-life space mysteries with rocket & spacecraft building, rover driving, alien chasing, planet hopping and much more! Classes run half-day and full-day Monday through Friday and at locations all around Denver and Longmont. Phone: (720) 851-7700 Website: spacetimekids.com
SPACE VOYAGE SPACE ADVENTURE CAMP
Address: 11809 W. Coal Mine, Littleton Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $254-$349 Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 8-12
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Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Space simulation day camp inspires students to “think like an astronaut.” Pathfinder ages 6 to 8, Cadets ages 9 to 16, Interns ages 14 to 17. Hands-on, minds-on learning using immersive and projectbased programs; STEM based while celebrating the arts. Phone: (303) 985-3143 Website: spacevoyage.com
SPECIALTY CAMPS AT CHERRYVALE
Address: 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $75 - $215/week Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 4 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Specialty Camps at Cherryvale offers a variety of half-day camp options that provide a wonderful opportunity for your child to spend a week or more focused on a specific area of interest in a fun and safe environment. Specialties include Legos, farming, cooking, science, sports, STEM, dance and more! Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps/ summer-day-camps-at-a-glance
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: YOUTH IN BUSINESS
Address: 102 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: $299 - $349 Dates: June 6-10, July 11-15, Aug. 8-12 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Life-long entrepreneurs are made, not born, and early failures can lead to future success. Give teens a head start with this interactive week-long experience. Have a product idea? Provide a unique service? Participants will learn what it takes to make it happen. It’s not too early to spark the flame! Phone: (720) 484-6095 Website: confluencesbc.com/ register/youth-in-business/youngentrepreneurs
www.viacolorado.org 303.447.2848
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ARTS & MUSIC
ADULT PIANO SEMINARS
Address: Rocky Ridge Music Center, 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: $925 - $1750 Dates: May 28 - June 1; June 1-5 Ages: 18+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Adult pianists of all levels are invited to participate in a five or 10 day intensive seminar exploring the enormously rich solo piano repertoire. Through daily master classes, private lessons, discussion panels, and studio performance classes, students develop their skills in a friendly, supportive, and stimulating community. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org/prgm/ adult_piano.php
AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC PROGRAM
Address: 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150-$825 Dates: September 2-5 Ages: 18+; minors must have adult chaperone Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:This broad-reaching program welcomes singers, banjo pickers, fiddlers, guitarists, and mandolinists. Along with private and group instruction, students learn to craft vocal and instrumental music arrangements of their own. The program probes blues, bluegrass,
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Cajun and Creole, old-time mountain ballad and song styles, honky-tonk fiddling, and more. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org/prgm/ rootsmusic.php
ANIMAL ART WITH THE JENSDOTTER PROJECT
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $400 Dates: July 18 - 22 Ages: 5 to 9, 10 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Learn to draw and paint animals from life, imagination, and photo. Includes trip to Denver zoo on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Zoo admission not included for parents accompanying children.) Art will be shown Friday night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in our state of the art gallery space. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
ANIMAL ART WITH THE JENSDOTTER PROJECT
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $400 Dates: July 18 - 22 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Learn to draw and paint animals from life, imagination, and photo. Includes trip to Denver zoo on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Zoo admission not included for parents accompanying children.) Art will be shown Friday night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in our state of the art gallery space. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
ART CAMP AT THE JENSDOTTER PROJECT
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $250
Animal Art With The Jensdotter Project. Dates: June 6-10 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:The Jensdotter Project’s flagship art camp. Basic art techniques combined with groundbreaking curriculum and above all fun. Taught by professional artists. Class ends with exhibition of work in our beautiful gallery space. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
ART CAMP AT THE JENSDOTTER PROJECT: CHILDREN, YOUTH AND TEEN
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 5 Cost: $95 - $250 Dates: May 23 - Aug. 5 Ages: 2 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:The Jensdotter Project’s flagship art camp. Basic art techniques combined with
groundbreaking curriculum and above all fun. Taught by professional artists. Each camp ends with an exhibition of work in a cutting edge gallery space. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
ART UNDERGROUND DANCE INTENSIVES
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $50-$195 Dates: May 30 - Aug. 13 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Try one of several dance intensives offered this summer: 1. Summer Dance Intensives; Junior (7 to 11 years.), Intermediate (10 to 13 years) and Advanced (12 to 18 years) 2. Hip Hop Intensives; Jr. (7 to 11 years) and Senior (12 to 18 years) 3. Ballet Intensive for ages 10 to 12 4. Intermediate Tap for ages 11 to 18 Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
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ART UNDERGROUND DROP-IN DANCE CLASSES
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $40 to $162 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:The Art Underground is offering drop-in and weekly summer classes for ages 3 to 18 at special summer rates. It’s a great opportunity to try out a variety of dance styles. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
ART UNDERGROUND FAIRY CAMPS
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: June 22 Cost: $150 Dates: June 27-July 1 Ages: 3 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Fairy camp is back and Art Underground is ready to explore the world of fairies. Participants will have an hour of dance/movement and an hour of art. Make your own fairy snack and have a story read about a fairy each day. Campers will make fairy wings, wand, house and put on a dance show for family and friends. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
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ART UNDERGROUND’S I WANNA BE ON BROADWAY!
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $135 Dates: June 6-10 Ages: 11 to 15 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:How do I get there? Discover how to use your entire mind and body as your instrument. Lisa Phillips, professional singing coach, and theater teacher, will teach you how to prepare a musical theater song and audition. The camp will focus on style and healthy, controlled singing and projection of sound. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
ART UNDERGROUND’S JUNGLE BOOK KID’S THEATER CAMP
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $350 Dates: Aug. 1-12 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Banished by the ferocious tiger Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend Bagheera are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two
meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants, and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. Elementary aged actors will explore singing, acting and dancing in a full musical production of the Jungle Book. The two-week camp will end in a performance in the new Arts Hub facility. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
ART UNDERGROUND’S WILLY WONKA KIDS
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: June 8 Cost: $375 Dates: June 13-24 Ages: 9 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Nine to twelve-year-old kids will spend two weeks exploring singing, dancing and acting the show Willy Wonka Kids, which will be performed with full production elements at the end of the camp. Kids will also participate in traditional camp activities to ensure a full summer fun experience. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
ART UNDERGROUND’S XANADU JR. THEATER CAMP Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: July 13
Cost: $595 Dates: July 18-22 Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world’s first Roller Disco in this 1980s glitter explosion based on the cult film and Broadway musical. This will be the first production to be performed in the theater of the new Arts Hub facility in Lafayette. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
ARVADA CENTER SUMMER CAMPS
Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $70 - $1050 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 8 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:These inspiring and creative camps offer experiences in ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography, and visual arts. Programs are designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests, and most importantly, have fun. Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: arvadacenter.org
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BOULDER BALLET
Address: 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: See website Dates: July 11-29, 2016 Ages: 8+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Stretch & strength; ballet technique; pointe or variations; modern/jazz/character/physical theater; rehearsal. Showcase on the last day of class. Phone: (303) 443-0028 Website: boulderballet.org
BOULDER BALLET MASTER CLASSES
Address: 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: See website
Dates: Aug. 8-12 Ages: 8+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Stretch & strength, ballet technique, and pre-pointe/pointe. Faculty includes Ana Claire (Boulder Ballet Artistic Director), Hernan Justo, and Anita Sun Pacylowski. Phone: (303) 443-0028 Website: boulderballet.org
BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS CO.
Address: 355 Ponca Place, Boulder Registration Deadline: June 6 Cost: $96-$560 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 13 Ages: 3 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp
Program: Kids will have fun learning acting and dance skills while helping to create a script, paint sets, make props and perform on Friday for friends and family. Everyone gets a great part and works as a team to make the show a success. Shows are age-based which could include Hairspray, School of Rock, Mary Poppins, Menions, Peter Pan, Hercules, Sleeping Beauty, Pocahontas, Little Orphan Annie, Alice in Wonderland and more. Phone: (303) 859-4195 Website: bpac.biz
BROADWAY KIDS 1
Address: Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 10 (June Session), July 8 (July Session) Cost: $250 Dates: June 13-17, July 11-15 Ages: 1st to 5th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Join Broadway Kids for a week of singing, dancing and acting. The camp will explore songs from the Broadway repertoire that highlights kids like you – from Annie to Oliver to Matilda to Peter Pan. Everyone gets a moment in the spotlight. Each day will include singing, dancing and acting, as well as lots of improv games! Truly learn what it means to be onstage and create a character. Phone: (303) 673-0744 Website: centerstagetheatrecompany.org
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Boulder Ballet.
Address: Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 17 (June Session, July 15 (July Session) Cost: $250 Dates: June 20-24, July 18-22 Ages: 1st to 5th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Join Broadway Kids for a week of singing, dancing and acting. The camp will explore songs from the Broadway repertoire that highlights kids like you – from Annie to Oliver to Matilda to Peter Pan. Everyone gets a moment in the spotlight. Each day will
include singing, dancing and acting, as well as lots of improv games! Truly learn what it means to be onstage and create a character. Phone: (303) 673-0744 Website: centerstagetheatrecompany.org
CAMP OONIE KOONIE CHA Address: 7520 S. Boulder Rd., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $255 Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24 Ages: 4 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Pull on your boots and polish your spurs. Camp Oonie Koonie Cha is an action-packed music camp for children ages 4 to 8. This year’s camp features the Wild West, as we reenact the excitement of riding the range, with barrel racing on handmade painted horses and telling coyote tales around the campfire. Campers make their own instruments, learn great songs and stories, and receive a complimentary T-shirt and CD. Phone: (303) 413-1711 Website: campokc.com/ camp-oonie-koonie-cha
CENTERSTAGE THEATRE’S ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Address: Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 9 (June Session), July 8 (July Session) Cost: $595 Dates: June 13-24, July 11-22 Ages: 4th to 9th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Jump into singing, dancing and acting this summer with CenterStage Theatre Company’s production of Once on this Island, Jr. – an enchanting musical fable that tells the story of forbidden love between people from two different worlds. Spend the summer with us exploring Caribbean dance, music and drama. Phone: (303) 673-0744 Website: centerstagetheatrecompany.org
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CHAMBERRE IN THE ROCKIES
Address: Rocky Ridge Music Center, 465 Longs Peak Rd., Estes Park Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $312 - $520 Dates: Aug. 10-14 Ages: 18+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Chamberre in the Rockies is a program for mature amateur and professional musicians (strings and piano). Players assemble in small groups to read through a wide range of chamber music. Participants develop lasting friendships, forged in five days of music and great food. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org/prgm/ chamberre.php
CREATIVITY DAY CAMP
Address: 1405 Lander Lane, Lafayette Registration Deadline: June 30 Cost: $225 Dates: Aug. 1-5 Ages: 8 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Campers will explore art elements by combining outdoor nature sketching with indoor studio experiments in a variety of media including charcoal drawing, acrylic painting, and collage. Personalized attention to each student is important
and the Creativity Day Camp is proud to provide high quality art experience to motivated students. Phone: (303) 469-2072 Website: RuthSoller.com
CREATURE CAMP (ART)
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $250 Dates: July 11 - July 15 Ages: 5 to 9, 10 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Week long camp that explores making imaginative creatures in clay, painting, drawing. Camp ends with showcase of student creatures at The Jensdotter Project’s state of the art gallery space. Taught by Professional Artists. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
DANCE & GYMNASTICS CAMPS
Address: North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $125-$325 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 17 Ages: 4 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Program: From your first camp to youth recreational dance, musical
theater and gymnastics camps, you’ll find movement, games, interaction and friendship fun center stage in these fun dance and gymnastics camps. Choose from 8 week-long camps each with a different focus Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: bprcamps.org
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR
Address: 602 Center Drive, Suite E & F, Superior Registration Deadline: July 5 Cost: $800 Dates: July 6-31 Ages: 6 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Based on the original Broadway production, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written. With many fun supporting roles allowing students to play objects inside the castle, this “tale as old as time” is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities. Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: myreelkids.com
DRAMA CAMPS
Address: Salberg Center & Park,
3045 19th Street, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $210 Dates: June 8 - Aug. 10 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Program: Drama camps are offered weekly all summer. Each week is different and uses the technique of “play making”, which allows children to use their imagination to write a script, create sets and costumes and more. Each session takes place at Salberg Park with its indoor, mini theater, playground and more. Phone: (303) 449-6000 Website: bdtacademy.org
DRAMA CAMP: FOOTLOOSE Address: 5501 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder Registration Deadline: March 1 Cost: $750 for 3-week camp Dates: 2 camps; June for middle school; July for high school Ages: Entering 6 to 12 grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Camps provide training in the dramatic arts, actual classes, in addition to performing a full-scale musical production on the BDT stage. A parallel program in technical theater is offered for students who would rather be behind the scenes. Phone:(303) 449-6000 Website: bdtacademy.org
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DRAMA CAMP: PLAYMAKING
Address: 3045 19th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $210/week Dates: May 31-Aug. 12 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: BDT Academy’s technique of “playmaking” lets children use their imagination to adapt a familiar story or write their own script... making each child’s play original and unique. Each week culminates in a free Friday afternoon performance for friends and family. Phone: (303) 449-6000 Website: bdtacademy.org
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN MUSIC CAMP
Imagination Circus Arts Camp.
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Address: 1820 15th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $45 Dates: June 13-17 Ages: 4 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Each day, campers will rotate through stations in a small group of their peers. They will play games, enjoy snacks, learn Bible lessons, make crafts, and practice the musical that they will perform on the
last day of camp! This camp is fun, meaningful, and full of energy! Phone: (303) 402-6416 Website: fpckidtrek.org
GODSPELL
Address: 602 Center Dr., Suite E Superior Registration Deadline: May 20 Cost: $800 Dates: May 30-June 26 Ages: 12 to 19 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz and it took the world by storm. A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville is employed as the story of Jesus’s life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’s messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: myreelkids.com
HARMONY’S A.C.T. SUMMER CAMPS AT THE ART UNDERGROUND
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $45-$170 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 4 Ages: 2-1/2 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Harmony’s A.C.T. camps are back at the Art Underground, including some old favorites, as well as some fresh, new theme camps; Minion Art Camp, Puppet Builders, Star Wars Jedi Camp, American Girl Camp, Backyard Adventure, Dino’s are Back Camp, Frozen Movie Camp, Aliens vs. Monsters Lego, The Art of Magic, and many more. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
HOGWARTS FILM CAMP
Address: 602 Center Drive, Suite E, Superior Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $250 Dates: June 6-10 Ages: 7 to 15 Gender: Coeducational| Type: Day Camp Program: Always wanted to be in a scene from one of the Harry Potter movies? Ever thought there was a scene from the books that should have been in the movie? Want to make a
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movie where you cast spells and fight Voldemort ad the Deatheaters? Sign up for a week of movie making using the Harry Potter books as our source material. Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: myreelkids.com
IMAGINARIUM
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $250 Dates: May 23-27 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Students experiment with various art mediums focusing on imagination. This class centers around developing an individual sense of expression, confidence and creativity in the visual arts. Class taught by professional artists. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
IMAGINATION CIRCUS ARTS CAMP
Address: 4747 N. 26th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: April 13 Cost: $300/Session Dates: July 11-15, July 18-22 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: All skill levels get their feet off ground the learning circus and theatre. Fabric, web, swings, Chinese pole, teeterboard, circus bike and more! The week finishes with a show on the last day for an audience of family and friends. Phone: (303) 548-9340 Website: imaginationcircusarts.com/ Circusartscamp.htm
JUNIOR MUSIC CAMP
Address: 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: March 15 Cost: $1950 Dates: July 19-31 Ages: 10 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:Faculty members guide students to develop their unique musical talents in a supportive and inspirational community. The camp curriculum is varied, comprehensive, and fun: students immerse themselves in music through private lessons, chamber ensembles, orchestra, choir, fiddling and jazz improvisation classes, musical theater, an optional concerto competition and more. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org/prgm/jmc.php
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS MUSICAL
Address: 602 Center Drive, Suite E, Superior Registration Deadline: July 15 Cost: $1100 Dates: June 25-29, Aug. 8-12 Ages: 12 to 19 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Phone: (720) 212-1244 Website: myreelkids.com
LIVING ARTS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295-$305 Dates: June 13 - Aug. 12 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Children learn traditional living skills and crafts, build friendships in a noncompetitive, loving community, and have daily access to farmland and the natural world. Living Arts is convinced that the best teacher is hands-on experience...the camp will provide a playful and rich exploration of folk arts and crafts. Phone: (720) 383-4406 Website: livingartsschool.com/ summer-camp/children-ages-6-12
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LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY NEW GENERATION THEATRE ACADEMY “DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS”
Address: 513 Main St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $300 Dates: June 13-24 Ages: 8 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat! Specially adapted for young performers from the animated film, “Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids features colorful characters and all your favorite songs. There will be two evening performances at the end of the workshop. Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org/ new-generation-theater-academy
May 31, 2016 August 5, 2016 REGISTER TODAY for the Best Summer Day Camp in Boulder County!
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LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY NEW GENERATION THEATRE ACADEMY “DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.”
Address: 513 Main St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $350 Dates: July 11-29 Ages: 12 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and all of her aquatic friends in “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.”, adapted for young performers from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. There will be two evening performances at the end of the workshop. Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org/ new-generation-theater-academy/ 2015-12-10
LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY NEW GENERATION THEATRE ACADEMY “EXPRESS YOURSELF! MAKEBELIEVE!“
Address: 513 Main St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150 Dates: June 6-11 Ages: 5 to 7 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Actors turn a children’s book into a play; each performer will play a unique role! Performers will love the games, play-acting, music and fun in this class. There will be a performance, at the end of class the last day. Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org/ new-generation-theater-academy
MOJO’S MUSIC ROCK N ROLL CAMP
Address: 1350 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295 Dates: June 13 - Aug. 5 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Summer camp is open to musicians of ages 8 to 16. All instruments are welcomed,some experience required. All camps will learn songs, write and record a song, and perform on our concert stage. Phone: (303) 776-3373 Website: mojosmusicacademy.com
MUDSLINGERS CLAY CAMP
Address: 920 Main St., Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $140 Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 5-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, 16
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PLAY-WELL TEK ART AND ARCHITECTURE AND JEDI ENGINEERING CAMPS AT THE ART UNDERGROUND
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Younger Company. Aug. 8-12 Ages: 8 to Teen Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Week long pottery classes emphasizing wheel, hand-building, and sculpture techniques and fun. Morning and afternoon sessions with small class size and handson assistance. Participants make stoneware pottery to be proud of. Join Mudslingers for its 18th year of professional instruction in Old Town Louisville. Phone: (303) 926-0996 Website: mudslingerspottery.com
MUSIC AND MUSICAL THEATER CAMPS!
Address: 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: April 1 Cost: $100-$500 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 15 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Parlando School of Musical Arts offers a variety of music camps and summer programs for all ages and abilities, from early childhood to adulthood, on all instruments and across all musical interests, including piano, guitar, voice, musical theater, and more. Also: Camps that include supplemental/complementary musicoriented films in the Dairy Center’s Boedecker Theater. Phone: (303) 442-0006 Website: parlando.org
BE AN OLYMPIAN CAMP / OUTDOOR ARTS CAMP Address: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette Registration Deadline: Aug. 10 Cost: $100-$200 Dates: Aug. 15-17 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Campers may choose the “Be an Olympian” morning camp or “Outdoor Arts Camp” in the
afternoon from 1 to 4:30 p.m. with a field trip on Wednesday, or combine the two for a full day camp option. Camps will be run in the new Arts Hub facility in Lafayette. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
PARTICULARS ART WEEK
Address: 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette Registration Deadline: Week before class begins Cost: $125 Dates: June 20-24, July 25-29 Ages: 7 to 11, 12 and Up Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Be an artist for the summer and beyond. Each session, students will work on 2D and 3D art in this weeklong summer series. They will be making collages and paintings (at least one on canvas!), and exploring the world of art journals. Teachers will be bring out each student’s own unique creativity. The morning classes are for ages 7 to 11 and the afternoon classes are for ages 12 and up. Phone: (720) 890-7888 Website: particularsart.com
PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS THEATRE WORKSHOPS
Address: 1376 Miners Drive, Ste. 106, Lafayette Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $225 Dates: June 6-10; June 13-17; July 25-29 Ages: 6 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Week-long theatre day camps (June 6-10 Jungle Book, June 13-17 Cinderella, July 25-29 Music Man) with professional instruction in musical theatre, no experience necessary. Full day of fun culminating in camp show for parents and friends. Phone: (303) 786-8727 Website: peanutbutterplayers.com
Address: 901 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: June 8, July 13 Cost: $170 Dates: June 13-17, July 18-22 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:In the Art and Architecture Camp, explore great works of art and architecture through LEGO! Teamwork and creativity take high culture to the next level! Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire in the Jedi Engineering camps. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org
ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS OLDER COMPANY
Address: 5311 Western Ave., Ste 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395-$1,495 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 8 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Professional youth theatre at its best. The fun of summer camp with the culminating high of a full-scale theatre production. Professional theatre staff, 10:1 student-teacher ratio, independent performance venues, and daily camp curriculum sculpted by 21 years of experience. Legally Blonde, Peter Pan, Willy Wonka and more. Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/boulder_ summer_camp
ROCKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS YOUNGER COMPANY
Address: 5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395 - $750 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 5 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Professional youth theatre at its best! The fun of summer camp with the culminating high of a full-scale theatre production. Professional theatre staff, 10 to one student-teacher ratio, independent performance venues and ageappropriate curriculum sculpted by 21 years of experience. Peter Pan, Aladdin, 101 Dalmatians and more. Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/ colorado_summer_camp_tots Summer 2016
ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER JAZZ CAMP
Address: 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: March 15 Cost: $975 Dates: Aug. 2-7 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:Enjoy one week of immersion in the performance, theory, and history of jazz. The camp welcomes students of all levels, from those whose study of jazz is just beginning to experienced improvisers. Through individual instruction from its expert faculty, students explore improvisation within the jazz idiom and examine the solos of jazz legends. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org/prgm/ jazzcamp.php
ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER JUNIOR ARTIST SEMINAR Address: 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: March 15 Cost: $1950 Dates: June 7-19 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp
Program:In two weeks of intense immersion in music, students hone their skills and develop their unique musical voices through composition, ensembles, performance and private lessons. Students collaborate to compose a new orchestral work for the final concert. Electives include jazz improvisation, fiddling and a concerto competition. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org/prgm/jas.php
ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER YOUNG ARTIST SEMINAR
Address: 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: March 15 Cost: $3200 Dates: June 21 - July 17 Ages: 18 to 24 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:During four weeks of intense study, students receive an education that is unmatched anywhere in the country in breadth, depth, and value. While participating in twice-weekly private lessons and two full orchestra concerts, students delve deeply into advanced chamber music, recitals and concerto performances. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org/prgm/yas.php
SEW FUN AT FABRICATE
Address: 2023 17th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $55 - $400 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 7 & Up Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Learn to sew in summer camp. Experienced instructors will guide campers through fun-filled, themed, week-long or afternoon day camps, where students will learn practical skills such as how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, hem clothes, sew buttonholes, read, cut and sew from a commercial pattern, use interfacing, install a zipper, embroider and more. With a variety of projects, campers will build on fundamentals as they gain confidence and hone skills. Phone: (303) 997-8245 Website: fabricateboulder.com/classes/ categories/summer-sewing-camps
SING THE WORLD GREEN MUSIC CAMP Address: 5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 25 Cost: $385 Dates: June 13-18 Ages: 5th to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational
Type: Day Camp Program:Sing the World Green is a music camp to learn environmental songs, play games, do art projects, and do an ecological stewardship project. The camp will culminate in a concert. The camp believes that environmental music and hands-on service together help us to feel a deeper connection to the Earth. Phone: (720) 387-9182 Website: singitgreen.org
TEEN ATELIER
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: June 20 Cost: $250 Dates: June 20-24 Ages: 13 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Students study advanced painting and drawing techniques involving still life, portraiture, landscape and abstraction. Class concludes with exhibition on Friday. Camp concludes with exhibition of student work in The Jensdotter Project’s state of the art gallery space. Taught by professional artists. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
Friends’ School Where gratitude is part of the curriculum and happiness greets you at the door.
Summer Programs – ages 3-14 Preschool through Middle School 303-499-1999 FriendsSchoolBoulder.org
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ROCK AND ROLL SUMMER CAMP
SUN PONY RANCH HORSEMANSHIP CAMP
Address: The Rock and Pop Music Academy of Boulder, 3200 Valmont Road, Unit 8, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $400 to $495 Dates: June 13 - Aug. 5 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Rock and Roll Summer Camp provides beginners and advanced musicians the opportunity to play in rock bands for an entire week. Campers will work with highly educated and trained professional musicians learning about song structure, music theory and specific ensemble techniques. They will record a CD and create their own T-shirt, CD covers and a concert poster. Most importantly they will have fun creating great music and building friendships. Phone: (720) 443-2222 Website: rockpopma.com
Address: 18212 County Road 1, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $330 to $380 Dates: May 30 - Aug. 12 Ages: 8 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Campers get their own horse for a week; learn safety and responsibility to care for it. Twice daily riding lessons, feeding, grooming, tacking, etc. English or Western Riding; Beginner to Advanced lessons, including daily saddle and bareback lessons. Activities are hands-on, horsefocused. Non-competitive Horse Show each Friday to show new skills. Phone: (303) 349-0779 Website: SunPonyRanch.com
SUN PONY RANCH LITTLE BUCKAROOS HORSE CAMP
URBAN ARTS
Address: 5470 Conestoga Court, Boulder Registration Deadline: June 10 Cost: $250 Dates: June 6-10 Ages: 13 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Students learn techniques in stencil making, screen-printing, airbrush, spray paint art, graphic design. Taught by professional artists. Camp concludes with an art exhibition in The Jensdotter Project’s state of the art gallery space. Phone: (720) 256-3021 Website: thejensdotterproject. squarespace.com
The Rock and Pop Music Academy’s Rock and Roll Summer Camp.
RUNNING WOLF RIDING CENTER HORSE & ART CAMP
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YMCA ARTS & HUMANITIES CAMPS
Address: 950 Lashley St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: Prices vary Dates: May 31-Aug. 12 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Whether your child is an aspiring actor, an inspiring artist or simply a kid who likes to get messy, the Y has plenty of options for a summer of spotlight-shining, paint-splattering, dirt-digging fun. YMCA specialty camps in Longmont take kids into our garden, onto the big screen and out of the box. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org
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THE HORSE + HUMAN PROJECT: KEEPING SUMMER WILD
Address: 2299 Pearl St., Ste. 100, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $1200/week Dates: June 12-17, July 17-22 Ages: 10 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Campers meet at the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary in Deer Trail, CO for a sleep-away adventure. Partner with mustangs to learn about yourself. Live ranch life. Sleep under the stars. Natural horsemanship instruction, trail ride to view wild horses on the range; art, and the freedom of 1000 acres. Phone: (303) 859-7410 Website: horsehuman.com
Address: 15589 Navajo St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $50-$240 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Students will learn everything from the ground up, such as the care of horses, feeding, first aid, grooming, tack and riding skills. Students will have one formal lesson per day. Trail rides will also be included in weekly rides. There is limited space for six to 10 campers per day. Phone: (720) 933-8301 Website: runningwolfridingcenter.com
SOS HORSES SUMMER CAMP
Address: 5551 Indiana St., Golden Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $325-$350 Dates: June 6-9, 27-30; July 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; Aug. 1-4 Ages: 7 and up Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Create a meaningful and safe experience that allows campers/ students to learn about the care and responsibilities of horses while developing or improving riding skills. Phone: (303) 250-0809 Website: soshorses.com
Address: 18212 County Road 1, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $115 to $140 Dates: June 7 - Aug. 4 Ages: 5 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:This three-day camp is for younger kids not yet ready for a full Horsemanship Camp. “Little Buckaroo” Campers learn and practice safety around horses and around the ranch. They get to try out some ranch chores, and ride each day. Activities are all age appropriate for these younger kids. Phone: (303) 349-0779 Website: SunPonyRanch.com
TRIPLE CREEK RANCH HORSEMANSHIP YOUTH CAMPS
Address: 4255 Nelson Road, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $500 Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5 Ages: 6 and up Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Horsemanship camp for horse crazy kids. Expand kids knowledge of horses and riding, learning how to do chores, and fun activities with the horses. Visit Triple Creek’s website for more details. Phone: (303) 444-4291 Website: triplecreek-ranch.com
Sun Pony Ranch Horsemanship Camp. Summer 2016
CAMP KIND
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CAMP COMFORT
Address: 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Empire Registration Deadline: June 10, July 1 Cost: $150 Dates: June 17-19, July 8-10 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:Camp Comfort is a weekend camp that addresses the special needs of grieving children and offers a supportive environment where they can gain an understanding of grief and loss. Grief workshops are balanced with recreational activities such as swimming, ziplining, horseback riding and fishing. Phone: (303) 674-6400 Website: campcomfort.org
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Address: Silver Hills Middle School 12400 Huron St., Westminster Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $175-$200 Dates: July 11-22 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Camp Kind partners with local community organizations to offer campers a diverse range of volunteer and sustainable living experiences, allowing children to exercise their inherent quality of being considerate to others and the environment. In addition Camp Kind offers traditional camp activities of trips, sports, arts and crafts and drama. Phone: (720) 984-5805 Website: CampKind.org
CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY: A CAMP FOR ADOPTED KIDDOS
Address: 400 E. Simpson St., Ste. 104, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $425 Dates: June 27 - July 1 Ages: 7 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:This camp is designed for adopted (kinship, domestic, international) to connect to themselves and share experiences
through art, yoga, martial arts, and other activities. Visit website for more detailed information. Phone: (720) 722-1339 Website: healingamongchaos.com/ children--teens.html
CREATE, CONNECT, CENTER!
Address: 400 E. Simpson St., Ste. 104, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $325 Dates: July 18-22 Ages: 7 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Join in on a week of fun and growth through Lego play, art, martial arts, regulation and other activities. Campers will explore more deeply their identity and learn how to connect to their center so they can share who they truly are with the world. Visit website for more details. Phone: (720) 722-1339 Website: healingamongchaos.com/ children--teens.html
CURE ORGANIC FARM KID’S CAMP
Address: 7416 Valmont Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $285 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 6 to 9 Gender: Coeducational
Type: Day Camp Program: At Cure Organic Farm children experience all the workings of an organic, diversified farm. The kids have their own garden space to turn and amend soil, plant seeds, transplant starts, weed, trellis, harvest and taste. Campers participate in farm activities such as scavenger hunts, compost kick ball, collecting eggs, and feeding the chickens and pigs. They will explore the ecosystem of the irrigation ditches and more. Phone: (303) 666-6397 Website: cureorganicfarm.com
EQUINE EMPOWERMENT CAMP
Address: 3005 47th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $500/week Dates: June 6-10, June 27-July 1 Ages: 8 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Equine Empowerment Camps provide boys and girls with five days of horsemanship skills tailored to enhance personal responsibility, self-esteem, listening skills, leadership, empowerment and much more. There are two different camps available for kids and pre-teens. Phone: (720) 295-6837 Website: healthroughplay.com/ #!camps/c3ip6
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Ages: 5 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Weekly cooking camps with a pantry full of fun. Hands-on cooking and baking, with fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables from Stir It Up’s own backyard garden and raspberry patch. Daily themes will include American, Asian, European, Mexican Caribbean or Mediterranean. Guest chefs make it fun and the kids make it delicious! Eat what you make, so bring your appetite! Half-day and full-day camps available. Phone: (303) 494-2665 Website: stiritupcooking.com
THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD
Frequent Flyers Summer Aerial Camp.
FREQUENT FLYERS PRODUCTIONS SUMMER AERIAL CAMPS
Address: 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Ste. 150, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $180-$330 Dates: June 6 - July 22 Ages: 4 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Has your child ever dreamed of flying - the freedom, fun, and excitement? Join professional teachers of aerial arts, dance and theater to learn skills on trapeze, fabric, sling, acrobatics and more. At the end of each week-long camp will be an informal performance for family and friends at the studio. Phone: (303) 245-8272 Website frequentflyers.org
KIDS & CRITTERS DAY CAMP
Address: 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $160 Dates: June 6-8, June 13-15, June 20-22, June 27-29 Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Wanted: Children ages 7 to 12 years old who love animals! Longmont Humane Society is holding four half-day mini-camp sessions this summer. Enjoy a PAWS-itive summer break while learning about proper dog walking, animal body language, cat care, handling and participating in interactive animal-themed games and activities. Phone: (303) 772-1232 Website: longmonthumane. org/?q=kids-and-critters-camp
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QUEST & QUILL
Address: 302 Pearl St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $479 Dates: June 20-24, July 25-29 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Quest & Quill encourages creative writing and the oratory arts within an adventure where the kids are the heroes of a mythic quest. Each session includes creative writing, Questers reading aloud a short excerpt of their writing, and then – for the bulk of the session – embarking on an outdoor quest. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com
RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES OVERNIGHT
Address: 2282 County Road 87, Jamestown Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $645 Dates: July 12-15 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:It is the ultimate Adventure Quest experience. Join for an immersive quest filled with elaborate plots, authentic props, and surprise encounters as campers explore the forested wilderness of Calwood. Be the hero of a mythic quest – experiential education through liveaction roleplaying games. Locations in Boulder, Longmont and Lyons. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com
STIR IT UP COOKING SCHOOL
Address: 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $126 - $238 Dates: June - August
Address: 4700 Sioux Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $185-$295 Dates: June 6 - July 25 Ages: 3 to 12 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The Language of Food will offer campers fun, hands-on activities incorporating the French language and French culture. Activities include cooking, sewing, arts, crafts, jewelry design, singing, storytelling and role playing. No previous French language experience is necessary. Phone: (303) 819-4084 Website: thelanguageoffood.com
WE ARE NATURE
Address: 1241 Ceres Drive, Lafayette Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $235-$285 Dates: June 6-10 Ages: K to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Join Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist’s 10th annual day camp where you’ll explore interconnectedness with nature through music, science, art, stories, Karate, yoga, mindfulness and more. Other favorite camp activities include bouncy castle, fire circle and water play. Phone: (303) 665-4280 Website: bvuuf.org/camp
YMCA TEEN PROGRAMS
Address: Manhattan Middle School and Twin Peaks Charter Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Prices vary Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 6th to 10th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:During YMCA Teen Camps, campers will visit amusement parks, the mountains, water parks, mini-golf courses and more. Or if you are looking for leadership opportunities, check out the Leaders in Training program to make a difference this summer. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
ABC KIDS CLIMBING
Address: 1960 32nd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150-$495 Dates: May 31 - Aug. 19 Ages: 4-1/2 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Three or five fun filled days, each bringing new challenges and excitement. ABC camps are designed for beginner and intermediate climbers. Campers will work on body awareness, footwork and route reading to develop efficiency and confidence in bouldering and rope climbing. More advanced climbers will work on a variety of advanced techniques catering to their ability. Phone: (303) 443-5437 Website: abckidsboulder.com/ indoor-camps
ABLE TO SAIL
Address: Union Reservoir, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295 - sliding scale available Dates: June - August Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:“Learn to Sail...and then some!” A super-fun 4-day empowerment camp, revealing courage and self-esteem. Learn basic sailing with a US Sailing Certified Instructor, with an emphasis on changing the negative self-image of “I can’t, and I’m not,” into, “I am and I can!”. Phone: (720) 233-8969 Website: abletosail.org
ADVENTURE QUEST
Address: 901 S. Fordham St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $389 Dates: June 6-10, June 20-24, July 5-8, July 18-22, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 15-19 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Since 1995, Renaissance Adventures has led summer quests where the kids play/act as the heroes of a dynamic and exciting adventure. Participants choose mythic archetypes and powers, band together as a team, solve riddles and dilemmas, and swashbuckle against foes using Summer 2016
BIKE SKILLS AT VALMONT BIKE PARK
foam swords. Locations in Boulder, Longmont and Lyons. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com
Address: 5275 Valmont Road, Boulder Cost: $399 Dates: May 30 - Aug. 19 Ages: 2nd to 11th grade Gender: Coeducational Program: Weekly camps offered at Valmont Bike Park with Avid 4 Adventure. Enjoy exploring Colorado’s premiere bike terrain park in this instruction-based program and learn or enhance your riding skills through increasingly challenging activities, exercises and diverse terrain from pump track to slope style; dirt jumps to cyclocross. Phone: (720) 249-2412 Website: Avid4.com
ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE! BIKING & SWIMMING
Address: 841 Gapter Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $375 Dates: Aug. 15-19 Ages: 3rd to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:Biking and swimming: a perfect end-of-summer cool down. Campers will bike and swim all week, some days biking on city bike paths to swimming holes along the Boulder Creek and the last day taking a trip to swim and hunt salamanders in a gorgeous mountain lake. Phone: (303) 229-0944 Website: scienceadventureprogram.com
ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE! SLEEP AWAY FARM CAMP
Address: 841 Gapter Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $850 Dates: Aug. 1-5 Ages: 3rd to 5th Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:Sleep away farm camp in Paonia, Colorado. Campers will camp in a gorgeous fruit orchard where we pick and eat fruit and swim in a pond every day. Spend days visiting farms, learning to care for animals, harvest, cook, and preserve food, make cheese, and learn what it means to live “sustainably.” Phone: (303) 229-0944 Website: scienceadventureprogram.com
Avid4 Adventure Camps.
ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE! SLEEP AWAY FARM CAMP INTERNSHIPS
Address: 841 Gapter Rd., Boulder, Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $1560 Dates: July 23 - Aug. 2 Ages: 8th to 10th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Sleep away farm internships in Paonia, CO for 8th to 10th graders (11 days). With usual orchard basecamp for breakfast, dinner and camping, students will spend their days as an intern at a farm of their choice, working with animals, veggies and fruit trees or building projects. Designed for a small group of older students. Phone: (303) 229-0944 Website: scienceadventureprogram.com
ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE! BACKPACKING AT SALAMANDER POND
Address: 841 Gapter Rd., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $625 Dates: July 11-15 Ages: K to 5th Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Campers will spend the week (three nights) camping by the lake, with time for wading and catching salamanders, cooking over the fire, working on skills (shelterbuilding, bow drill fires, sketching, playing games, telling stories). Above all, slowing down and getting back to nature with no technology. Phone: (303) 229-0944 Website: scienceadventureprogram.com
ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE! SURVIVAL SKILLS AND PLANT MEDICINE
Adventures in Science! Biking and Swimming Camp. Summer 2016
Address: 841 Gapter Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $375 Dates: July 4-8 Ages: K to 5th grade Gender: Coeducational
Type: Day Camp Program: This special survival skills week will focus on the incredible uses of rocky mountain plants, from making cordage from plant fibers to learning how to identify and use edible and medicinal plants. Every day campers will learn how to make something yummy and something useful. Phone: (303) 229-0944 Website: scienceadventureprogram.com
AVID4 ADVENTURE
Address: P.O. Box 287, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $409 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 15 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Avid4 Adventure camps teach pre-kindergartens through 7th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. With help from its time-tested curriculum and insanely experienced instructors, the camp gives campers solid skills and character-shaping confidence, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure. Phone: (800) 977-9873 Website: avid4.com
BEAR PEAK ADVENTURE CAMP
Address: South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250-$313 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 5 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Get reconnected with nature, let your imagination run and experience all that south Boulder has to offer. Enjoy activities such as canoeing, swimming, hiking, nature play scavenger hunts, fishing and more. Offered various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: bprcamps.org
BOULDER YOUTH DISC GOLF
Address: Valmont Park, 3160 Airport Road; Halow Platts Park, 1360 Gillaspie, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $180 Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages: 11 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Explore and enjoy the emerging sport of disc golf through skills and fun experiments with flying things. Refine your long, medium and short range disc techniques while exploring this fun, new sport. Offered various weeks throughout summer. Phone: (303) 641-2975 Website: discgolfcamps.org
CAMP UNPLUGGED
Address: 15575 County Road 25, Platteville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $295/week Dates: June 20-24, July 11-15 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Working with horses and donkeys, nature art and activities, group dynamics, communication skills and leadership emphasized. High percent of returning campers. Leader/ camper ratio 4 to 1. Fun with animals and nature. Limited spaces available. Some scholarships available. Phone: (303) 591-4357 Website: sacredhoofprints.com
BLAST OFF! SCIENCE CAMP
South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250-$313 Dates: June 13 - Aug. 12 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Program: Spend the day creating wacky science projects, setting off rockets, swimming and more. Offered various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: bprcamps.org SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 21
CAMP UNPLUGGED Loosening the digital umbilical By Christopher A. Thurber, Ph.D.
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oung people between eight and eighteen spend an average of 6.5 hours a day absorbed in media – much of the time is solitary. Pro-Children Solutions Electronic technology has done a lot to make life more convenient. Sadly, the 1950s dream of having robots and computers do most jobs so that adults could work fifteen-hour weeks never came true. In fact, the seductiveness of new technology probably contributes to most Americans’ working longer than forty hours per week. For many people, checking their e-mail outside of work hours is habitual. Others keep their cell phone handy to make and receive calls during time off. This summer, I regularly saw parents “on vacation” at the beach checking their e-mail on handheld devices while their children splashed in the ocean. Sure, these gadgets are convenient, but they easily blur the lines between work, play, and family time. Electronic technologies also provide a mixed bag – sorry, stream – of media. Television programs, DVD movies, Internet sites, and video games are entertaining, often educational. On the other hand, unsavory content and time absorption are the two most frequently cited problems associated with these media. Research last year by the Kaiser Foundation concluded that young people between eight and eighteen spend an average of 6.5 hours a day absorbed in media. Most of it is electronic and much of the time is solitary. So parents can be drawn into more work; children into more isolating, unwholesome screen time. Sound familiar? Probably. These are becoming such trendy laments in 21st century America that some of you may be tempted to stop reading here. But don’t, because the rest of this article is about solutions. Not protechnology or anti-technology, but pro-children, pro-camp solutions. Password: Thoughtful Use Can there be any way out of the technology trap? Can there be uses of technology that connect, rather than disconnect people? What can save children from the (de)vices of the modern world? The answers, of course, are: Yes, yes, and camp. 22
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Is it really that simple? Indeed. All it requires is thoughtful application of intentionally selected technologies. Whatever the technology, it must meet one of four criteria: efficiency, connection, education, and entertainment. Electronic technologies are particularly welcome when they save us time, nourish our relationships, teach us something, or amuse us in healthy, wholesome ways. If your next use of a cell phone, computer, digital music player, or handheld hybrid meets one of these criteria, without noticeably eroding one of the other criteria, then it has passed the “thoughtful” test. These days, every camp uses electronic technology of some sort, from telephones to toasters. Even the most rustic and isolated camps use electronic technologies for safety (e.g., GPS units, walkie-talkies, satellite phones) or publicity (e.g., Web pages). Evaluating a camp’s appropriate use of technology no longer involves questioning whether it uses new technology, but how. Famil-E-Values Every family has different values and a different history with technology. For some, what camp offers is welcome relief from the burdensome yoke of electronic technologies. For other families, camp might offer tools that truly enhance interpersonal connections. As you consider each point, ask yourself what makes the most sense for your circumstances, your own family’s values and history, and your child’s development. • Telephones. Telephone calls are inexpensive, simple, and instantaneous. Nevertheless, some camps have a “no phone/no call” policy because they recognize that telephone calls exacerbate homesickness and erode children’s independence. Although parents and camp directors may have phone contact, campers are not typically permitted to make or receive calls. (Exceptions are made for family emergencies, of course.) Some sevenor eight-week camps allow scheduled weekly phone calls. Again, this policy reflects the belief that phone contact is not a treatment for homesickness, nor should it interfere with the growth in self-reliance most camps seek to promote.
• E-mail. Many camps allow parents to send e-mails to their children which are sorted and distributed with the regular mail. Like phone calls, these e-mails are inexpensive and simple, but unlike a call, children and parents don’t hear the sound of each others’ voices. As tender as real voices are in other contexts, such immediate contact while children are at camp reliably flares campers’ homesickness (and parents’ “kid-sickness”). By contrast, e-mails have the advantage of being more like a traditional letter. They are written, not spoken, so they can be handled and reread at will. And until recently, campers replied using traditional letters – most still do. • Facsimile. Faxes used to be the ugly duckling of the tech world. Today, plain paper faxes resolve images almost as well as photocopy machines, and some camps are using faxes to send campers’ handwritten letters to their eager parents. Potentially, a parent could
send an e-mail to their child in the morning and receive a faxed reply in the afternoon. Potentially, this also creates an unnecessary burden for parents, children, and camp staff. • Photographs. Since the 1920s, some camps have published photographic yearbooks. Of course, families had to wait until Thanksgiving to receive a copy. The advantage of such a long wait was that it forced children to recreate a verbal narrative of the experience. These narratives not only helped parents understand their child’s camp experience, they also helped children comprehend it, especially the parts that may have been challenging or confusing. Today, such narratives may be bypassed because camps are posting hundreds of digital photographs a day on their Web sites. Parents at home or at work can instantly view, purchase, and download photos of their child at camp. Of course, this can also create undue anxiety when your child is not Summer 2016
photographed on a certain day, or appears not to be smiling in a certain snapshot. • Video Streaming. You thought photos captured the camp experience on your desktop? What about live digital video using Web cams placed strategically around camp? Whereas some camps see this as the ultimate way to give parents a window into their child’s world, others see it as the ultimate way to rob children of an experience all their own. Even more so than the provision of photographs, this medium may create more anxiety than it was designed to quell and encourage children to bypass a truly interactive, personal narrative with their parents. Why write during camp or talk after camp when mom and dad already saw it all on their laptop? Run the Diagnostics In your search for the camp that best matches your child’s interests and abilities, consider that the thoughtful application of electronic technology requires two things. First, it must meet one or more of the criteria of efficiency, connection, education, and wholesome entertainment without eroding any of the other criteria. Second, it must be in accord with the camp’s stated mission. If a camp hasn’t applied
technology thoughtfully, consider other camps that have. Any camp that passes these diagnostic tests must now pass two tough parent tests: First, does the camp’s application of technology match your value system? For example, the camp may provide live streaming video, thus providing a kind of connection and entertainment that is in accord with its stated mission of inviting parents to witness camp as it happens. But does this match your value system, which may include affording your child an opportunity to independently explore a new place and new relationships? Are you comfortable that someone could hack past the camp’s Web site password and view camp activities, or does that threaten your sense of safety and privacy? If the camp’s technology passes your values test, the second test is this: Does the camp’s application of technology give you an opportunity to take a break from full-time parenthood? As much as parents and children might miss one another, both say their relationship is stronger when they’ve had some time apart. However, if the camp’s use of technology makes more work for you, it diminishes one of the benefits of time apart: respite for you.
Worth the Wait • Remember that camp is not the stock market or a breaking news story. It’s community living, away from home, in a natural, recreational setting. Nothing needs to be transmitted at the speed of light. Plus, children are exposed to electronic technology all year. It’s nice for them to have a break during the summer. It’s also healthy for children and parents to talk with each other about their experiences after spending some planned time apart. Technologies should not crowd out the necessary psychological space for dialogue. The artificial needs created by new electronic technologies – to see and hear everything the instant it happens – are not always developmentally appropriate needs for our children. To wait a few days for a traditional letter to arrive, for example, gives parents and children alike the time to reflect, form new relationships, solve problems independently, and understand their emotions. In these ways, unplugging the digital umbilical promotes healthy growth and self-reliance. Wireless Interpersonal Networking (WIN) • An ancient technology – wireless interpersonal networking – has the advantage of being the most reliable,
easy-to-learn, no-cost, virus-free option for children to connect at camp. In fact, camps were originally conceived – back in the 1860s – as the ideal connectivity platform for wireless interpersonal networking. What is wireless interpersonal networking? It’s an honest-togoodness, face-to-face, totally free, real-time, one-on-one conversation between your child and another human being. Such networking has widespread applications for new camper-camper connections and camper-staff connections. The technology may also be transferred, without clumsy cables or costly upgrades, to camper-parent interactions, both in handwritten letters and post-camp conversations. This kind of connection is so precious and rewarding, it may be what you and your child remember best about camp. Christopher A. Thurber, Ph.D., a board-certified clinical psychologist, is co-author of The Summer Camp Handbook. A proponent of the thoughtful application of electronic technology, Chris’s latest project is hosting The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success, an ACA DVD-CD released in February 2006.
Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2006 American Camping Association, Inc.
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COLORADO COMMUNITY SAILING CAMPS Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder Cost: $285-$445 Dates: June 3 - Aug. 12 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Spend a summer week learning to sail with Community Sailing of Colorado. Gain fundamentals though advanced sailing skills in a safe, supportive environment. A variety of camps for all levels, various weeks through summer. Phone: (303) 757-7718 Website: communitysailing.org/ peace-garden-summer-camps Growing Gardens Children’s Peace Garden.
CHILDREN’S PEACE GARDEN
Address: 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $205-$305 Dates: June 13 - Aug. 5 Ages: 3 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Children explore and discover in the blooming Peace Garden, investigating the secret world of insects and honeybees,
tasting fresh garden snacks, creating art from nature, and exploring wondrous plants while making new friends. Campers will grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! They’ll learn about all the pollinators in the garden like how birds fly and why the honeybees dance. Children learn environmental stewardship and friendship through organic gardening. Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org
CULINARY CAMP FOR KIDS
Address: 467 Pearl St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $349-$399 Dates: July 25-29 Ages: 8 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Leveraging experience and education from an elementary teacher and a professional cook, children will enjoy a curriculum which instills appreciation for the earth as the source of all food, the alchemy of the kitchen, and the joy of creating and eating in community around a table.
Please call or see website for more details. Limited to six. Phone: (303) 717-0590 Website: culinarycampforkids.com
GIRLS’ WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
Address: 2845 Wilderness Place, Ste. 211, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $50-$1,195 Dates: June 10-14, June 27-30, July 7-12, July 15-22, July 24-29, Aug. 1-8 Ages: 8 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program:Experience real outdoor adventure in the most girl-positive program in the Front Range. Girls ages 8 through 18 climb, hike and backpack in our empowering day and overnight programs. With experienced, fun female role models as instructors, girls learn selfconfidence and leadership skills that help them lead for life. Scholarships available! Phone: (303) 938-9191 Website: womenswilderness.org
GOATS AND GARDENS CAMP
Address: Iris Center, 3198 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $290-$363 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12
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Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Spend an active week exploring the Children’s Peace Garden, Mountain Flower Goat Dairy and swimming at the rec center. Make cheese and pizza, hang out with goats and llamas and so much more. Offered various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: bprcamps.org
HEROES’ ACADEMY
Address: Wilderness Camp, Allenspark Registration Deadline: June 10 Cost: $299 Dates: June 10-12 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Exciting quests, nighttime ambushes, inn merriment, and monster-laden wilderness to explore! In small teams led by a supervisor, participants engage in an immersive village created by 70+ costumed adult characters. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com
KIDZ KAMP
East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder Cost: $192-$313 Dates: May 31- Aug. 17 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Looking for a camp that offers a variety of outdoor play? Each camp week is different and packed with engaging activities designed for fun, skill and character development. Choose from 12 week-long camps each with a different theme. Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: bprcamps.org
KIDS FLY FISHING CAMP Address: 1904 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 15 Cost: $350-$475 Dates: July 12-14, July 19-21, July 26-28, Aug. 1-4, Aug. 8-11
Ages: 7 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:On the water fly fishing camp for kids with the emphasis on fishing. Learn knots, fly tying and bugs 101 as well. Four campers per counselor, plenty of instruction for your beginner anglers. All gear is provided. Four-day sessions include one overnight camp trip. Phone: (303) 447-2400 Website: rockymtanglers.com/4/ Youth.cls#target
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RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES
Address: 302 Pearl St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $209 - $479 Dates: Weekly all summer Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning live-action role-playing experience! Students develop 21st century skills as they work together to solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, negotiate peace, and battle against foes using foam swords. Locations in Boulder, Longmont and Lyons. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: renaissanceadventures.com
ROCK CLIMBING & SLACKLINING
Address: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $375 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 5 Ages: 6 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join the Boulder Rock Club for a fun indoor rock climbing and slackline experience. Learn or advance your safety skills and techniques with fun, supportive, expert instructors. Offered various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 447-2804 Website: BPRcamps.org
adventure camps pre-K – 12th grades In Boulder at High Peaks/BCSIS Elementary School & Valmont Bike Park
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SINGLE TRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES
Address: Millennium Sporting Association, 194 Taft, Unit C, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $249-$599 Dates: March - October Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Single Track Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA) introduces youth to the exhilaration and adventure of mountain biking. Easy to advanced trail riding allows for mastery of new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment. SMBA provides an atmosphere where riders have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and interests, from a 7-year-old beginner to a mature racer. Phone: (303) 447-8014 Website: smba.lertprograms.com Spring Session Crew.jpg
SWIFT NATURE CAMP
Address: W7471 Ernie Swift Road, Minong, WI Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $650/week Dates: June 15 - Aug. 12 Ages: 6 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Swift Nature Camp (SNC) is an old fashioned outdoor camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 15. The small camp blends fun activities with personal growth while increasing a child’s appreciation for nature and the environment. Swift specializes in first time campers. Phone: (630) 654-8036 Website: swiftnaturecamp.com
THORNE NATURE EXPERIENCE
Address: 1466 N 63rd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $20-$549 Dates: May 31-June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22;
July 25-29; Aug. 1-5; Aug. 8-12 Ages: 3 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with the Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp. Thorne offers fun, hands-on environmental “Camp Experiences” for children ages 3 to 15 years in Boulder and Littleton. Kids will have a blast exploring forests and streams, getting their hands on tadpoles, crawfish, grasshoppers and more. Phone: (303) 499-3647 Website: thornenature.org/programs/ summer-camps
USA ULTIMATE CAMPS
Address: East Boulder Community Park, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $175-$275 Dates: June 13-24 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Learn to play one of the fastest growing field sports in America. Ultimate combines elements of football, soccer and basketball using a flying disc. Offered various weeks in June. Phone: (303) 588-7843 Website: USAUltimate.org/camps
WATER SPORTS CAMP
Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $208-$277 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 17 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:The ultimate water sports variety camp featuring stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, sailing, swimming, fishing, slack lining, wind surfing and so much more. Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: bprcamps.org
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WILD BEAR MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY CENTER
Address: 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 107, Nederland Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $65/day Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 3 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Fun, hands-on, arts integrated nature camps for ages 3 to 13. Nederbugs, ages 5 to 6; Mountain Rangers, ages 6-7; Wild Naturalists, ages 8 to 10 and Wild Workshops for ages 10 and older. Camps in the mountains (shuttle provided) and on Fridays at NCAR in Boulder. Phone: (303) 258-0495 Website: wildbear.org
YMCA ADVENTURE CAMP
Address: Manhattan Middle School and the Longmont Y Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: Prices vary Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12 Ages: 3rd to 8th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Campers will progress
from basic to advanced skills in our rock climbing, whitewater stand-up paddleboarding and flatwater standup paddleboarding camps. YMCA Adventure Camp inspires campers to challenge themselves, build leadership skills, learn the importance of an active lifestyle and conquer their perceived limitations. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org
YMCA CAMP SANTA MARIA
Address: 51321 US Hwy. 285, Grant Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Prices vary Dates: June 5 - Aug. 6 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, YMCA Camp Santa Maria provides kids and teens with a traditional overnight camp experience, allowing them to make new friends, unplug, experience the natural world, try new activities and learn new skills. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org
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SPECIAL NEEDS
BRAIN BALANCE
Address: 1232 S. Hover St., Ste. B100, Longmont; 406 Center Drive, Superior Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $6,700 for 3 month program Dates: Anytime Ages: 4 to 21 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:The Brain Balance program complements your summer schedule nicely. It requires three one-hour appointments for 12 weeks. The camp offers a cutting-edge, drug-free program to help children struggling with learning, behavioral or social issues stemming from ADHD, Asperger’s, learning disabilities, processing disorders, sensory integration, lack of focus, impulsivity, tantrums, family/social relationship
Brain Balance Camps. issues and similar conditions. Phone: (720) 506-9880 Website: brainbalancecenters.com
SCOPE TEEN CAMP
Address: 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150-$188/week; $1,155- $1,451 for eight weeks; daily rates available Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp
Program:Longmont Recreation Services provides an eight-week Summer SCOPE Teen Camp program for teens with special needs, ages 13 to 17 years of age, licensed through the State of Colorado. Campers will experience a wide variety of activities, including crafts, swimming, life skills, and social and educational outings. Phone: (303) 651-8394 Website: longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-n-z/ recreation-services/scopetherapeutics-special-needs/scopeteen-camp 1750 13th Street Boulder, Colorado 80302 303.443.2122 BMOCA.org
Young Artists at Work Summer Camp June–July For ages 5-8 and 9-12 $200 / $175 members Early bird, referral, and multiple camp discounts available. Contact BMoCA at 303.443.2122 or info@bmoca.org.
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Immersive art-making camps featuring workshops designed by visiting artists. With a different theme each week, workshops explore multiple mediums and concepts, including collage, painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, jewelry, and digital art. Visit BMOCA.org for more information, a complete schedule, and registration.
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FIRST PRES MUSIC CAMP
Address: 1820 15th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $45 Dates: June 13-17 Ages: 4 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Each day, campers will rotate through stations in a small group of their peers. They will play games, enjoy snacks, learn Bible lessons, make crafts, and practice the musical that they will perform on the last day of camp! This camp is fun, meaningful and full of energy. Phone: (303) 402-6416 Website: fpckidtrek.org
FIRST PRES SPORTS CAMP Address: 3130 Repplier St., Boulder
Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $80 Dates: July 18-22 Ages: 4 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Join First Pres for this high energy, high impact camp! Recreational level skills are taught in cheer, basketball, flag football, and soccer. Campers will choose which sport to focus on for the week, and will be mentored by a coach each day! Bible lessons are incorporated into each day. Phone: (303) 402-6416 Website: fpckidtrek.org
HEART OF LONGMONT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Address: 350 11th Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $12/child, $30/family Dates: July 11-15 Ages: 3 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Children will participate in crafts, games, science, music and storytelling and will learn to see God’s hand in our lives every day. Includes continental breakfast and snack daily, a T-shirt to be worn on the last day, and a closing performance for family and friends followed by our annual hot dog lunch. Phone: (720) 628-7261 Website: heartoflongmont.org
Heart of Longmont Vacation Bible School.
HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER
Address: PO Box 66, Allenspark Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $400-$850 Dates: June 12 - July 22 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Looking to grow in your faith this summer in a beautiful place? Come to Highlands Summer Camp to build your faith, meet new friends, rock climb, canoe and shoot archery
all in the beautiful setting of the Rocky Mountains. Come join for an unforgettable summer. Phone: (303) 747-2888 Website: highlandscamp.org
RAINBOW TRAIL DAY CAMP AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Address: 2200 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $85 Dates: June 26 - July 1 Ages: 1st to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp
CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP at the
JUNE 6 - AUGUST 5 Cherryvale Day Camp Activities include: • Sports • farmING • arts • music • pottery
• swimming • Cooking • gaga • Jewish Values • ELECTIVES ...and more!
SPECIALTY CAMPS at the
Experiential STEM learning in Boulder and Denver for ages 5-18! Summer camps run May 31-August 12 Register online now! sciencediscovery.colorado.edu
MAY 31 - AUGUST 12 Preschool Camps Summer 2016 JAY AND ROSE PHILLIPS
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Program: Spend the week exploring faith, fun, and fellowship at Rainbow Trail Day Camp at Trinity Lutheran Church! Campers will spend the week learning about God in Bible Study, doing crafts, exploring the community through field trips and playing all along the way with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp’s staff. Phone: (303) 442-2300 Website: trinityboulder.org/ day-camp
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SPARK YOUTH YOGA SUMMER CAMP
Address: 302 Pearl St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150 per student Dates: June 13-17; July 11-15; Aug. 8-12 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Spark Youth Yoga strives to empower youth through mindfulness and movement. Through yoga, breath work, meditation, song, creative art, writing and community building, students will explore mindfulness in fun and accessible ways. Classes will combine physical activities, such as yoga poses and group games with exercises to calm and focus the mind. Phone: (720) 943-7938 Website: sparkyouthyoga.com/ summer-camps
BOULDER KARATE SUMMER CAMP
Address: 1672 30th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $225-$399 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Action-packed Karate fun. Kids will learn respect, discipline, and how to protect themselves. Study the five Shaolin Animals and Boulder Karate’s five values: attitude, integrity, respect, self control and heart. Fun Karate games like Ninja Dodgeball, suction-cup ninja-star throwing, relay races and more. Phone: (303) 442-4330 Website: boulderkarate.com/ summer-camp
Address: 1089 Laramie Blvd., Unit D, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $199 Dates: June 1 - July 13 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Track and field program led by Boulder’s Melody Fairchild, to introduce kids to the sport of running and field events in a fun learning environment. Join in Boulder’s All-Comer’s track meets and twice weekly practices. Develop the traits of the Mountain Warrior: Passion, Courage, Commitment, Respect and Resilience. Phone: (303) 818-8063 Website: melodyfairchild.com
CAMP TIMBERLINE
Address: 1207 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $225-$899 Dates: June 5 - Aug. 13 Ages: 6 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Be known, be loved at Colorado’s premier Christian sports and mountain adventure camp in Estes Park for resident camp, teen backpacking program and junior/
Boulder Mountain Warriors Run Club. senior internship program. A day camp unlike any other, Outta Bounds, is available along the front range for kids entering first through sixth grade. Phone: (970) 484-8462 Website: camptimberline.com
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CATS GYMNASTICS & SPORTS CAMPS
Address: 2400 30th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Varies Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20 & 22, July 13 & 15, July 18-22, August 1-5 Ages: Varies on camp Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Voted Best of Boulder County for Gymnastics and Dance Studios. CATS Camp’s mission is to offer safe, fun and challenging gymnastics and fitness instruction. Curriculum includes: gymnastics, trampolines, rock climbing, dance, challenge course, camp show, a swimming afternoon, team building, crafts, camp show and more. Campers are grouped by age and ability. Phone: (303) 939-9699 Website: catsgym.com/#!camps/ xube1
COLORADO JUNIOR CREW ROWING CAMP Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st St., Boulder Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $240 Dates: May 31 - June 10, June 13-24, July 5-15, July 25 - Aug. 5 Ages: 13 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Older kids who want to try a new sport as well as experienced rowers who want to improve their skills can take advantage of calm water and warm temperatures at the Boulder Reservoir during two-week rowing camps offered weekday mornings throughout the summer. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. Both sweep and sculling instruction is offered. Phone: (303) 229-5081 Website: cjcrew.org
CU BUFFALOES SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Address: 2100 Stadium Drive, Boulder
Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $25-$400 Dates: May 20 - July 31 Ages: 4 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:This is the opportunity to learn your favorite sports from your team, the Colorado Buffaloes. CU Athletics offers Summer Sports Camps for the following sports: football, basketball, tennis, golf, volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, and cheer & dance. The camps provide a chance to work with CU coaches and athletes, experience life on campus and play where the Buffaloes play. Phone: (303) 492-6843 Website: cubuffs.com
FIRST PRES SPORTS CAMP
Address: 3130 Repplier St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $80 Dates: July 18-22 Ages: 4 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Join First Pres for this high energy, high impact camp. Recreational level skills are taught in cheer, basketball, flag football and soccer. Campers will choose which sport to focus on for the week, and will be mentored by a coach. Bible lessons are incorporated into each day. Phone: (303) 402-6416 Website: fpckidtrek.org
FLATIRONS VOLLEYBALL CLUB CAMPS AND CLINICS Address: 2485 Clayton Circle, Boulder Registration Deadline: Varying Deadlines Cost: $40 - $150 Dates: June 6 - July 31 Ages: 10 to 17 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program:Flatirons Volleyball Club offers fundamental through advanced skills camps. The camp also offers position and serving clinics. Please check our website for additional information. The
instructors are Flatirons club coaches, high school coaches and college players. Registration is open to all; membership in Flatirons Volleyball Club is not required. Phone: (303) 543-7605 Website: flatironsvbc.org
I9 SPORTS CAMP
Address: 1350 S. Coalton Road, Superior Registration Deadline: June 13 Cost: $115 Dates: June 20-24 Ages: 4 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Is your 4 to 7 year old getting interested in sports? Then this camp is for you! Campers will have fun while learning the fundamentals of soccer, T-ball and various sports. While 8 to 12 year olds will focus on skill development, drills and scrimmages. Participants will receive a T-shirt and award with registration. Phone: (303) 499-3675 Website: superiorrec.com
LEARN TO ROW WITH COLORADO JUNIOR CREW
Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st St., Boulder Registration Deadline: July 25 Cost: $240 per two-week session Dates: May 31 - June 10, June 13-24, July 5-15, July 25 - Aug. 5 Ages: 13 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Kids who love the water and want to try a new sport can give rowing a try during Colorado Junior Crew’s very popular Learn to Row camps this summer. Sessions are offered at the beautiful Boulder Reservoir weekday mornings (Monday through Friday) throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 229-5081 Website: cjcrew.org
LONGMONT ATHLETIC CLUB GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Address: 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont
I9 Sports Camp. Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $62-$105 Dates: June 6 - July 1, July 11 - Aug. 5 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Group swim lessons are a great way for your children to improve their swimming technique, meet new friends and have fun. LAC swim instructors are Red Cross certified in First Aid and CPR. The camp offers a wide variety of group swim lessons that cater to all ages and ability levels. Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com
MARCELO BALBOA MILE HIGH SOCCER CAMP
Address: 1350 Coalton Road, Superior Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $145-$325 Dates: May 31 - June 3, June 6-10, July 18-22 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Marcelo Balboa Soccer Camps are offered in a fun, challenging environment where participants ages 6 to 16 have an opportunity to develop both as individuals and as soccer players.
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Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program:Led by Boulder native Melody Fairchild who was the first high school girl to break ten minutes for two miles, and multiple national champion and record holder. This camp empowers, educates and strengthens girls with a dream to realize their potential and be happy and healthy doing it. Phone: (303) 818-8063 Website: melodyfairchild.com
NORTHERN COLORADO FENCERS YOUTH FENCING CAMPS
Melody Fairchild Running Camp for Girls. Participants can sign-up for one week, two weeks, or all three weeks. Each participant will receive a Powerade® towel and water bottle with registration. Phone: (303) 499-3675 Website: superiorrec.com
MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP
Address: 555 Alter St., Ste. E, Boulder Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $350 Dates: July 11-15; Aug. 1-5 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Study the martial art style of Wushu and learn how to use foam nunchakus. Activities will include martial art training, drills, self defense, creative art projects, games and stories. Phone: (303) 280-6000 Website: fcmacolorado.com
MELODY FAIRCHILD RUNNING CAMP FOR GIRLS
Address: 40 Pinecliff Trail, Nederland Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $900 Dates: June 13-19 Ages: 12 to 18
Address: 1949 33rd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $195/Session Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 8-12 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:For beginners. 9 a.m. to 12 noon (1 to 4 p.m. on selected weeks) Monday through Friday. USFA coaches. All the instruction and equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience. Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Visit website for camp/registration details. Phone: (303) 443-6557 Website: ncfencers.org
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SKYHAWKS SPORTS
Address: East Boulder & Foothills Community Parks, Boulder Cost: $145 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 5 Ages: 4 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Skyhawks Sports offers weekly skill-development programs in various sports including soccer, lacrosse, football, basketball and more. Offered in half day camp options various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 222-8039 Website: bprcamps.org
SLACKLINE CLINIC
Address: 601 W. Coal Creek Drive, Superior Registration Deadline: July 15 Cost: $35 Dates: July 23, Aug. 27 Ages: 8 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Want to learn how to
Slackline? Slacklining is the act of balancing on a flexible piece of webbing which is low to the ground and usually anchored between two trees or posts. Slacklining improves core strength, balance and movement - and it’s a lot of fun. No prior experience is required. Phone: (303) 499-3675 Website: superiorcolorado.gov
SPARK YOUTH YOGA SUMMER CAMP
Address: 302 Pearl St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150 per student Dates: June 13-17; July 11-15; Aug. 8-12 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Spark Youth Yoga strives to empower youth through mindfulness and movement. Through yoga, breath work, meditation, song, creative art, writing and community building, students will explore mindfulness in fun and accessible ways. Classes will combine physical activities, such as yoga poses and group games with exercises to calm and focus the mind. Phone: (720) 943-7938 Website: sparkyouthyoga.com/ summer-camps
PEAK TO PEAK SOCCER ACADEMY
Address: 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette Registration Deadline: June 6 Cost: $130 Dates: June 6-10 Ages: 6 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:This one week program will consist of warm-up activities, development and advanced individual skill, and small sided as well as full sided games to teach strategies. The coaching is designed to allow players the opportunity to further their skills in a friendly, but competitive environment. Phone: (303) 453-4794
Superior Recreation’s Slackline Clinic.
Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun
June 20 - July 29 Registration begins March 7 Summer camps for beginning and intermediate dancers ages 3 - 13. Summer Intensive for advanced dancers ages 12 - 22. More Info at ccdance.org | 303.466.5685
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PRESIDENT Auditions May 21, 28, 1-4 p.m. at 1376 Miners Drive, Suite 106 Lafayette Performances July 21, 22, 23, 24, 2016
Summer workshops June 6-10 Jungle Book, June 13-17 Cinderella, July 25-29 Music Man, August 1-13 Chorus Line (advanced - 2 wks)
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SUMMER BATON TWIRLING CAMP
Address: University of Colorado, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 28 Cost: $215-$400 Dates: June 24-26 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:Baton twirling is back! Learn the artistic sport of baton twirling with a former World Champion instructor and two college feature twirlers. Campers will also have dance and gymnastics instruction. These skills will be combined into routines which will be performed at the end of camp. Overnight and day camp options are available. Phone: (303) 325-4764 Website: highpeakstwirlers.com
SUPER-SOAKER CAMP
Address: 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $85-$95 Dates: July 18-22 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Be in and out of the water playing games such as line and freeze tag, sharks and minnows, capture the
flag, dodge ball, obstacle courses, sponge races, slip-n-slides, Marko polo, water balloon toss and races, noodle relays and more! These are just a few of the fun games that the LAC’s certified swim staff will play with you. Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com
TENNIS
Address: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $114/$143 Dates: May 30 - Aug. 11 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Various half day tennis camp options available most weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (720) 480-0249 Website: bprcamps.org
THE SPOT SUMMER INDOOR CLIMBING CAMP
Address: 3240 Prairie Ave, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250-$450 Dates: June 1 - Aug. 14 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Learn to climb, or improve your skills, with The Spot’s experienced and encouraging instructors. Focus is on fun and safety in a controlled indoor environment. Phone: (303) 379-8806 Website: thespotgym.com/camps
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Superior Recreation’s Ultimate Disc.
Address: 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: June 6 Cost: $85-$95 Dates: June 6-10 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Steve Williams, LAC Junior Tennis Academy Head USPTA Certified Pro and his staff will teach children with little to no tennis skills in an entertaining, fun and positive
environment. Steve specializes in junior player development. Camp emphasis will be on basic tennis strokes-forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com
ULTIMATE DISC
Address: 1350 S. Coalton Road, Superior Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $80 Dates: June 13-16, July 11-14, Aug. 1-4 Ages: 11 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Ultimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport that mixes elements from soccer, basketball, and football into one high energy game. This camp will be coached by veteran coaches and elite club players from all over the country. Learn, play and have fun with Ultimate. Phone: (303) 499-3675 Website: superiorrec.com
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Address: 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $85-$95 Dates: July 11-15 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join Longmont High Head Volleyball Coach Holli Stetson and the Longmont High School Volleyball Team for a week of fun and learning. The camp will focus on teaching basic volleyball skills (passing, setting, blocking, digging and serving) in a fun and exciting environment. Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com
YMCA SKATEBOARDING AND CYCLING CAMPS
Address: Manhattan Middle School, 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: Prices vary Dates: May 31 - Aug. 12
YMCA Sports Camps. Ages: 1st to 10th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:The YMCA offers camps for young skateboarders and cyclists throughout the summer. From beginner to more advanced, campers progress in skill, explore the Front Range and make like-minded friends – all under the guidance of trained YMCA staff. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org
YMCA SPORTS CAMPS
Address: Locations in Boulder and Longmont Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: Prices vary Dates: May 31 - Aug. 17 Ages: 1st to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:YMCA Sports Camps include a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports clinics and games all aimed to develop individual skill, technique and teamwork. The Y’s fun-filled sports camp brings boys and girls together to practice and play in a positive and nurturing environment. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org
With more than 70 camps over seven weeks, you could attend a different camp every week!
Vet Camp for Kids Call for New Camp Schedule! 7-14 July 21st from 9am - 2pm ••Ages: Ages: 7-14
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Participants observe live surgeries and dentals while interacting and asking questions. They practice bandaging for urgent care situations, study digital radiographs, discover animal behavior and learn firsthand about the heart, lungs, ears and eyes. Each participant receives a BuildA-Bear, scrub top, stethoscope and much more! Lunch is provided.
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The long-lasting benefits of camp
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amp has become a part of the fabric of America – conjuring special memories of hiking, swimming, friendships, and adventure for generations. When children go to camp, they’ll likely come home gushing about the lifelong friends they’ve made, and the exciting adventures they had. What they probably won’t tell you about are the life lessons camp has given them – those skills that, if nurtured at home after camp, translate into a lasting self-confidence, an awareness of the importance of kindness, and a greater comfort in voicing their opinions. For more than 150 years, camp has been changing lives – allowing all children to feel successful, especially those who may struggle with traditional educational settings. Camp is full of fun and excitement, but it is so much more – developing children who are better equipped to lead in the twenty-first century with skills such as independence, empathy, the ability to work as part of a team, and a broader world view. Camp is a safe and nurturing environment that enhances social skills. Camp is for everyone, so children and youth have the opportunity to meet and interact with peers from outside their school environment. Camp supplements traditional education. Camps use intentional programming to create a balance of experiential learning opportunities that are physical, emotional, and social. Camp provides experiences that promote self-confidence and future academic growth. American Camp Association® (ACA) independent research shows that parents and camp staff, as well as the campers themselves, report significant growth in several areas, including leadership, Summer 2016
independence, social comfort, and values and decisions. Camp encourages a respect and love of nature. Children are able to learn about the natural world. Camp also gives them a chance to “unplug.” More and more experts are advocating the value of time spent in nature for children – and camp is a perfect place to do that. Camp provides the opportunity to stay physically active. Camp is the ultimate outdoor experience with programs that offer physical activities and sports that enhance health and teach self-confidence. Camp is a natural extension of the classroom. Research indicates that by participating in strategically planned, structured summer experiences, children reduce summer learning loss. Camp challenges children, keeps them engaged, develops creativity and their talents, and expands their horizons. The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization with more than 9,000 individual members and nearly 3,000 member camps. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy and evidencebased education and professional development, and is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accredits approximately 2,400 diverse camps nationally. ACA-Accredited Camps meet up to 300 health and safety standards. Accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the health, safety, and overall well-being of both campers and staff. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
SUMMER CAMP
AT BCD
June 6th— August 12th Day Camp for children ages 3–8 and specialty camps for ages 3–13. Classes include Legos to literacy, day camp to art, soccer to chess, science, music, theater, technology, and more! Mix and match your camp selections and create a program that matches your child’s interest with your budget. BCD is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS.
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the development of positive human relations, leadership and character development. The week consists of a mix between cabin activities, activities with kids of a similar age, camp out, hiking, camp-wide games and a chance for campers to choose the activities that they want to be a part of. Phone: (970) 887-2648 Website: campchiefouray.org/ camps/traditional-camp
TRADITIONAL
CHERRYVALE DAY CAMP
Address: 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $329 $349/week Dates: June 6 - Aug. 5 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Cherryvale Day Camp creates a vibrant, enriching, and fun summer camp experience for children 5 to 12 years old that is rooted in Jewish values and welcomes children of all backgrounds, races and religions. The program offers a variety of activities for our campers, including sports, creative arts, farm activities, swimming and electives. Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org/camps/ cherryvale-day-camp
BIXBY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP
Address: 4760 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: See website Dates: May 31 - Aug. 31 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:An exciting summer adventure with weekly themes such as Theater Production, Acrobats/ Jugglers, Jurassic Park, and Ghanian Drum & Dance; in addition to arts/ crafts, outdoor activities, games, and swimming. Special activities include field trips and swimming lessons. Three shady acres with unique play structures, large indoor pool and ropes course. Phone: (303) 494-7508 Website: bixbyschool.org/ programs/summer
BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Address: 4820 Nautilus Court North, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250/week Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 3 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Boulder Country Day School’s summer program is composed of two parts: Summer Day Camp (ages 3 to 8) and Summer Specialty Classes (ages 3 to 13).
Friends’ School Summer Program. Students enrolled in Day Camp are welcomed into inviting classrooms and outdoor spaces designed to enhance age appropriate social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth. Rich learning experiences promote active participation through arts, crafts, music, science, physical fitness, cooking, dramatic play, nature walks and games. Phone: (303) 527-4931 Website: bouldercountryday.org/ Page/Programs/Summer-Camp
BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SUMMER CAMP
Address: 4820 Nautilus Court North, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $275-$425 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 3 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Camp activities include arts, crafts, music, science, physical fitness, cooking, dramatic play, nature walks, and games. Specialty classes include basketball, soccer, STEAM, foreign languages, Lego™ Engineering, chess, art, academics, cooking and more. Phone: (303) 527-4931 Website: bouldercountryday.org/ summer
BROOMFIELD ACADEMY DISCOVERY CAMP
Address: 7203 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $300-$350/week Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Students in the Summer Enrichment Camp enjoy oneweek sessions focusing on fun and educational arts- and science-related topics. The 2016 Summer Enrichment Camp theme is “Summer Discovery.” Students will also participate in weekly thematic field trips and will have plenty of opportunity to swim. Phone: (303) 469-6449 Website: broomfieldacademy.com
DAWSON SUMMER CAMPS
Address: 10455 Dawson Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $285-$395 Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Come join this summer for seven weeks of Dawson’s 70+ exciting summer camps and programs for ages 5 through 18. Various weeklong day camps include academics, arts, music, drama, language, sports, cooking and specialty day camps. Phone: (303) 381-0756 Website: dawsonschool.org/ summercamps
CAMP CHIEF OURAY
Address: P.O. Box 648, Granby Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $679-$1,190 Dates: June 12 - Aug. 16 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program:Camp Chief Ouray is designed to provide fun and growth through a series of exciting experiences in a beautiful mountain setting. Special attention is given to
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FRIENDS’ SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM
Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 13 - July 28 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Week-long, morning and afternoon sessions. Preschool, Elementary and Middle School camps. Preschool Backyard Camp, Explorer’s Camp, Circus Classes, Cooking, Art, 3D Printing, Photography, Roller Coaster Design, Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Musical Theater, Global Science Programs, Maker Camps, Anatomy, Capoeira, Pre-engineering and more. Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org
GAN IZZY DAY CAMP OF THE ROCKIES
Address: Silver Hills Middle School, 12400 Huron St., Westminster Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150-$200 Dates: June 27 - July 22 Ages: 3 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Gan Izzy Day Camp is a Jewish-themed day camp serving
families in the US 36 corridor and North Metro area. Our program, situated in a spacious environment offers sports, trips, crafts, drama and fun Jewish enrichment activities. The camp’s experienced staffers work to develop skills and confidence within each child. Phone: (720) 837-3733 Website: jewishkidscamp.com
GIRL SCOUTS OF COLORADO SKY HIGH RANCH
Address: Woodland Park Registration Deadline: Varies Cost: $285 - $600 Dates: June 12 - July 29 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program:Get a new view from a mountaintop, make lifelong friends, sing around the campfire and try new things like archery, ziplining or painting a chicken’s toenails at Girl Scout Camp. Sky High Ranch, a beautiful rustic camp near Woodland Park, has three-day or six-day sessions available. Phone: (877) 404-5708 Website: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/camp
GIRL SCOUTS OF COLORADO TOMAHAWK RANCH Address: Bailey
Registration Deadline: Varies Cost: $285-$1,150 Dates: June 8 - July 29 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program:Get a new view from a mountaintop, make lifelong friends, sing around the campfire and try new things like archery or painting a chicken’s toenails at Girl Scout Camp. Tomahawk Ranch, located an hour west of Denver, has 3-day, 6-day and 12-day sessions. Phone: (877) 404-5708 Website: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/camp
KEITANAT HAR HASHEM
Address: 3950 Baseline Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $299-$355 per week Dates: June 6 - July 8 Ages: 1st to 5th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Each week is filled with games, swimming, baking, crafts, field trips, music, social action projects and more! Field trips have included Coors Field, hiking, bowling, boating, the Denver Aquarium and the zoo. Join for one week or for all five. The summer session ends with a one-night overnight. Phone: (303) 499-7077 Website: campharhashem.org
Longmont Summer Day Camp.
LONGMONT SUMMER DAY CAMP
Address: 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $50-$66 Registration Fee, $35-$44 per day Dates: May 31 - Aug. 5 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Activity-based traditional summer camp with swimming twice a week, weekly field trips to various parks throughout Longmont, and optional add-on enrichment activities available for an additional fee. With a single family registration fee, enroll in specific dates needed. Enjoy flexible enrollment in person or online- and flexible payment options. Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: ow.ly/WfgOE
Registering Tackle Players in 1st-8th grade Flag Teams - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Coaches will be USA Football Heads Up Certified Teams Formed by Grade Level & Ability Home Games at the Broomfield Commons To Register a player or Apply to Coach Go To:
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SUNSET ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP
Address: 711 S. Sunset Street, Longmont Registration Deadline: April 20 Cost: $195 Dates: May 26 - Aug. 15 Ages: 5 to 12 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Sunset Academy offers a low ration summer camp that includes lots of on-site activities mixed with a daily excursion to include swimming, skating, bowling, museums, nature
hikes and more. There are weekly trips to places such as the Denver Zoo, Broomfield Aquatic Park, National Parks and more. Phone: (303) 651-6600 Website: sunsetacademy.com
THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN RANCH
Address: 10063 Gold Hill Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $445-$545 Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 7 to 16 Gender: Coeducational
Rocky Mountain Day Camp.
MOUNTAIN PEAK SUMMER CAMP
Address: 1833 Sunset Place, Longmont Registration Deadline: May 27 Cost: $35 half day, $55 full day, $250/ week, $1950 full summer Dates: June 6 - Aug. 12 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Are you tired of summer camp programs with too many kids? Want your child to keep learning over the summer but still have fun? Activities offered include: Swimming, crafts, organized games and other physical activities, academic programs including daily individualized math and reading, weekly themes with science/social studies included. Variety of fun field trips in the local area. Phone: (720) 494-1622 Website: mountainpeakschool.com/ summer_camp.php
NORTH STAR CAMP FOR BOYS
Address: 10970 W. Boys Camp Road, Hayward, WI Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $5500 Dates: June 20 - Aug. 12
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Ages: 8 to 15 Gender: Male Type: Overnight Camp Program:North Star Camp for Boys is a premiere traditional residential camp located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The camp offers four or eight-week sessions with diverse programming including adventure, athletics, creative arts and water sports. North Star’s philosophy encourages each camper to feel secure, have fun, develop strong relationships and self-confidence. Phone: (715) 462-3254 Website: northstarcamp.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP
The Colorado Mountain Ranch.
Address: Centennial Middle School, Boulder; Eldorado K-8, Superior Registration Deadline: July 24 Cost: $340-$365 per week Dates: May 31 - Aug. 5 Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Award winning summer day camp. Sports, arts, rock wall, swimming, archery, wacky special events, green vs. white and a lot more! 7 to 1 camper to staff ratio. Your camper will want to be at RMDC all summer. Phone: (303) 495-5204 Website: rockymtndaycamp.com
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YMCA Fun in the Sun Day Camp. Tween Loco Summer Day Camp. Type: Day Camp Program:Nestled in the mountains above Boulder, The Colorado Mountain Ranch offers something for everyone. Whether it is riding horses through the forest on our 200 acres, or shredding it up on our mountain boarding course, or learning outdoor living skills. Transportation is included to and from Boulder each day. Plus an optional overnight on Thursdays. Phone: (303) 442-4557 Website: coloradomountainranch.com
TWEEN LOCO SUMMER DAY CAMP
Address: 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $50-$66 Registration Fee, $40-$50 /day Dates: June 6 - July 29 Ages: 11 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Longmont Recreation Services’ experiential-based
traditional summer camp for campers ages 11 to 13 that utilizing local opportunities and camper input. Includes swimming twice a week and weekly field trips. Expanded hours/ weeks of camp available. Enjoy flexible enrollment, in person and online, and flexible payment options. Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: ow.ly/WfgOE
YMCA FUN IN THE SUN DAY CAMP
Address: Various Locations Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: Prices vary
Dates: May 31 - Aug. 17 Ages: K to 6th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program:Campers engage in a variety of activities: archery, games, swimming, arts and crafts, STEM and more. Weekly themes, a new reading program, foam machine, massive slip ‘n’ slide and special events ensure this is will be child’s best summer ever. Field trips include adventures at the YMCA’s outdoor education center. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org
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SUMMER CAMPS FAIR Saturday, March 12 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive in Boulder The Daily Camera, Broomfield Enterprise and Colorado Hometown Weekly in conjunction with the American Camp Association, will present a FREE Summer Camps Fair to help parents with their summer plans. FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS! ENTER TO WIN GREAT PRIZES!
Climbing wall with Avid4 Adventure, face painting with Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, foam sword dueling with Renassaince Adventures, Dig for Dinos with Thorne Nature Experience and more!
CAMP PARTICIPANTS: Avid4 Adventure Bixby School Boulder JCC Boulder Karate Brain Balance City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Colorado Mountain Ranch CU Science Discovery Fairchild Fitness Friends’ School Growing Gardens
Game On! Sports Camps 4 Girls Mackintosh Academy Renaissance Adventures Rocky Mountain Day Camp Rocky Mountain Theatre 4 Kids Single Track Mountain Thorne Nature Experience YMCA of Boulder Valley
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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY ABC For Kids II.......................................................... 13 Frequent Flyers ...................................................... 30 Animal Doctor, The ................................................ 32 Friends’ School ......................................................... 17 Arvada Center........................................................... 11 Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls................................ 19 Avid4 Adventure .................................................... 25 Growing Gardens ................................................... 39 Bixby School ............................................................. 8 ID Tech Camps.......................................................... 11 Boulder Ballet ........................................................... 17 Imagination Circus.................................................. 30 Boulder Country Day School.................................. 33 Jack & Jill Children’s Salon..................................... 29 Boulder Cycle Sport.................................................. 24 Kumon of Boulder......................................................... 39 Boulder JCC ........................................................... 28 Mackintosh Academy ............................................... 9 Boulder Karate.......................................................... 14 Nest Children’s Boutique.......................................... 3 Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) . 27 Peanut Butter Players............................................. 31 Boulder Valley School District ................................ 36 Renaissance Adventures ........................................ 36 Brain Balance.......................................................... 40 Rock & Pop Music Academy .................................... 13 Broomfield Academy.............................................. 37 Rocky Mountain Day Camp...................................... 15 Broomfield Football - Blitz ..................................... 35 Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids................................ 37 Cal-Wood Education .............................................. 34 Shining Mountain Waldorf School.......................... 29 Center Stage Theater Co. ........................................ 23 Single Track Mountain Bike ...................................... 2 City Of Boulder Parks & Recreation ......................... 5 Colorado Conservatory Of Dance.......................... 31 Thorne Nature Experience ....................................... 10 Colorado Mountain Ranch ....................................... 23 Town of Superior....................................................... 19 Colorado Music Festival ........................................... 12 UC Athletics Department ......................................... 12 CU Presents............................................................ 27 UC Science Discovery ............................................ 28 Dawson School....................................................... 32 Wild Bear Center Nature Discovery....................................24 Fairchild Fitness...................................................... 24 Womens Wilderness............................................... 34 First Presbyterian.................................................... 35 YMCA of Boulder Valley ........................................... 7
BOULDER KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER
MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS SUMMER CAMP JUNE 1ST - AUGUST 15TH
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This summer, help your child get a head start on the 2016-2017 school year! Brain Balance offers a cutting-edge, drug-free approach to help children struggling with learning, behavioral and social issues stemming from:
• ADHD • Asperger’s • Learning Disabilities • Processing Disorders • Sensory Integration
• Lack of Focus • Impulsivity • Tantrums • Family/Social Relationship issues
Treat the cause, not the symptom. If you’re dealing with one or more of these concerns, the Brain Balance Assessment can help you understand the root of these issues. Based on those insights, we create an individualized plan to address your child’s unique challenges.
Now Enrolling for Summer. Summer is the perfect time to enroll your child in the The Brain Balance Program®. The program entails three 1-hour sessions each week and can be easily scheduled into existing summer plans. Space is limited for the summer session. Brain Balance of Superior has been opened since November 2014 and we’ve already helped so many families. See what other parents are saying at: facebook.com/BrainBalanceSuperior
Ready to help your child and bring peace back into your home? The non-invasive, drug-free Brain Balance program can offer your child the help he or she needs to improve attention and behavior issues, making upcoming school work less of a burden and bringing peace back to your family interactions. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
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