Summer Camp Guide 2015 by Prairie Mountain Media

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Your child’s summer adventure is about to unfold, and we have countless options to ensure your family has the best summer ever. From swim lessons to soccer teams, from camping he Y creates under the stars to rock climbing with friends, th experiences that immerse your child in an atmossphere that inspires, guiding them to live healthy, help otherrs and work together as a team. As a nonprofit, we help your child flourish socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.

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Fun in the Sun Excursion Camps

Blast Camps

YMCA of Boulder Valley & BVSD Lifelong Learning Camps

Middle & High School Camps

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Ice Skating & Hockey Camps

Skateboarding Camps Adventure Camps

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ARAPAHOE CENTER 280 00 Dagny Way, Lafayette • 303-664-5455

MAPLETON CENTER 2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder • 303-442-2778

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Equestrian...................................................... 17 Other Camps ................................................. 18 Outdoor Adventures...................................... 21 Special Needs ............................................... 25 Spiritual.......................................................... 25 Sports ............................................................ 26 Traditional ...................................................... 31 Index................................................................... 39

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Drawing/Painting/Pottery/Clay

M-F, 9am-12pm & 1-4pm

6-8

Jewelry

M-F, 1-4pm

9-12 $150

$125-$150

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Skills Camp at Valmont Bike Park M-F, 9am-3pm Blast Off! Science Camp M-F, 9am-4pm

Gr. 2-11 $395 6-11 $208(R)/$260(N)

Bear Peak Adventure Camp

M-F, 9am-4pm

6-11 $208(R)/$260(N)

Rock Climbing & Slack Line

M-F, 9am-3pm

6-13 $375

Goats & Gardens

M-F, 9am-4pm

6-11 $275(R)/$344(N)

M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm

5-12 $210

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DANCE/GYMNASTICS 9

Dance Camps

M-F, 9am-1pm

4-12 $125(R)-$220(N)

My 1st Camp

M-F, 9:45-1pm

4-6

Summer Recreational Gymnastics M-F, 9am-12pm

$160(R)/$200(N)

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5-12 $184(R)/$230(N)

KIDZ KAMP 10-11 Kidz Kamp

M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm

5-11 $220(R)/$275(N)

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RESERVOIR - Community Sailing & Water Sports 12

Little Puffs

M-F, 9:30am-3:30pm

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Learn to Sail – Advanced

M-F, 9:30am-3:30pm

8-17 $435

Paddle Board & Windsurﬁng

M-F, 9:30am-3:30pm

8-17 $435

Jr. Water Sports Camp

M-Th, 8:45am-2:15pm

Water Sports Camp

M-Th, 8:30am-4:30pm

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$400

$160(R)/$200(N)

10-13 $270(R)/$338(N)

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SPORTS - Tennis, Nuggets & USA Ultimate 14

Skyhawks Sports Camps

M-F, 9am-12pm

4-12 $145

Gonzo Tennis Summer Clinics

Tu/W/Th, 9am-12pm & 3-6pm

5-15 $104/$130

Grand Slam Tennis

M-F, 9am-4pm

6-11 $199(R)/$249(N)

USA Ultimate

M-F, 9am-1pm & 9am-4pm

7-14 $160-$260

Denver Nuggets Camp

M-F, 8:30-11:30am & 1:30-4:30pm

7-14 $215

M-F, 8:30-11:30am & 12:30-3:30pm

5-13 $178-$190

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ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP CAMPS BCCS Chess Camp

Camp Invention

Address: Boulder Country Day School, 4820 Nautilus Court North, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $195 - $370 Dates: June 1-5 and July 20-24 Ages: 5 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Studies have shown that chess can: Strengthen problemsolving skills, teaching how to make difﬁcult and abstract decisions independently. Enhance reading, memory, language, and mathematical abilities. Foster critical, creative and original thinking. Activities include discussion topics and practice, tournament, simul, blitz, bughouse, puzzle solving and much more. Phone: (303) 652-8890 Website: bouldercountychessschool.com

Address: National program hosted locally Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $225 Dates: June 1-5 (Black Rock Elementary), June 6-12 (Mackintosh Academy Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Led by local educators, the weeklong Camp Invention experience immerses elementary school children in hands-on innovative activities that reinvent summer fun. Phone: (800) 968-4332 Website: campinvention.org

Broomfield Academy Summer Academic Preparation Classes and Summer Enrichment Camp Address: 7203 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield Registration Deadline: May 29 Cost: $65-$275/week Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Co-ed educational and fun enrichment prep classes and day camp for children ages 3 to 12: “Summer Odyssey.” June 1 through July 31. Days and weeks flexible. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. One-week camp sessions including space, culture, geography, technology, art, sports, music, cooking and pets. Splash and swim in our onsite saltwater pool and enjoy weekly fun and educational field trips. Academic Preschool for children ages 3 to 4. Kindergarten Prep, Elementary Prep and Intermediate Prep program for children ages 4 to12 will focus on enriching and sharpening academic skills for the fall. Summer camp for children ages 5 to 12, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fun weekly field trips to places including: The Children’s Peace Garden, Swallow Hill Music, Sports Authority Field, SparkFun, The Fort, History Colorado Center, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Bella Glass and The Wild Animal Sanctuary. Phone: (303) 469-6449 Website: broomfieldacademy.com

Challenge Island Address: 1254 Sherman Drive, Longmont Registration Deadline: Aug. 3 Cost: $120/week Dates: June, July and August Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Are you ready to party this summer with Challenge Island? Join in for one or more themed STEMChallenge Camps! Grab a tribeful of friends and join in on challenges from the most popular Islands. Challenge Island is a wildly popular enrichment program that promotes creative and critical thinking skills in children. Loosely based on the well-known reality TV show Survivor, Challenge Island has kids dividing into cooperative tribes and taking on a vast array of exciting challenges set on action-packed thematic “islands”. The innovative programming reinforces STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and core language arts skills (but let’s keep that last part under our hats, because as far as kids are concerned Challenge Island is just plain fun!) Phone: (303) 776-0969 Website: challenge-island.com/ colorado-longmont

Junior Museum Camp Address: 1200 Broadway, Denver Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $250-$280 Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 7 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Find out what goes on behind the scenes in a large his6

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tory museum! Campers will become “employees” of the museum and travel back in time to learn Colorado’s most fascinating stories. Get exclusive access to the design and production studio where we create exhibits and visit super-secure collections storage areas where the museum keeps its artifacts. Phone: (303) 866-2394 Website: h-co.org/juniorcamp

Math and Language Arts Camp at Kumon of Boulder Address: 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395/subject Dates: June 1 to Aug. 15 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Children attend class 1 to 3 days per week for about 30 minutes/ subject. Class days/times are Mondays (3 to 7 p.m.), Wednesdays (3 to 5 p.m.) and Thursdays (3 to 7 p.m.). Short daily assignments are given for non-class days. Students begin their studies at a comfortable starting point, then gradually progress, ﬁlling in any possible gaps from previous classes. The program is designed to assist academically-struggling students and to challenge gifted and talented children. Incentives are provided to reward students’ progress. Parents are welcome to use our WiFi and enjoy a beverage in our comfortable waiting room, or they are welcome to run errands during their child’s time at the center. Upon completion of the camp, students will receive substantial discounts for fall enrollment, if elected.) Phone: (303) 709-5336 Website: kumon.com/boulder

Learning Pathways Address: 1790 30th St., Suite 235, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $200-$700 per week Dates: June 8-Aug. 10 Ages: 6 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Summer intensive reading programs for struggling readers. We offer an intensive intervention over the summer using multi-sensory methods proven to help anyone with his/her reading. It is not unusual to see gains

of 2-4 grade levels in 4-6 weeks of an intensive intervention. You can choose any number of hours per week for any length of time. Phone: (303) 499-1941 Website: learningpathwayscolorado.com

Space Voyage Space Camp Address: 11809 West Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $249 to $299 Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: 25th summer of offering an immersion day camp to inspire and empower students to “think like an astronaut.” Pathﬁnder programs for students ages 6-8, Cadet programs for ages 9-16. Space Voyage Intern program ages 14-17. Space adventure simulations that include hands-on, minds-on learning. Discounts and scholarships available. Space Voyage is a STEM based program that celebrates the arts. Designed to inspire, motivate and empower. Described by participants as a cross between Disneyworld, a Montessori school and Santa’s House. FUN! Space Voyage allows students to explore STEM careers while embracing The Arts. Fly our simulators, make new friends, earn a Space Flight Medal and have fun! Come for one or more weeks. Phone: (303) 985-3143 Website: spacevoyage.com

Summer Discovery Address: University of Colorado, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $5,199-$6,799 Dates: June 28-July 17 Ages: Students completing grades 9 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Join Summer Discovery at the University of Colorado Boulder for our pre-college summer STEM Research (4 week program) and STEM Academics (3 week programs). We offer opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to highly motivated high school students. STEM Academics Overview: Noncredit STEM Academics are open to high school students completing grades 9, 10, and 11. They are taught by CU-Boulder scientists, faculty, and outside experts and meet for 4 hours, Monday-Friday. STEM Academics include guided laboratory work, museum visits, ﬁeld trips, guest lectures, and discussion groups. Outside of class readings, library and internet research, and written or oral reports are assigned. March 2015

ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP CAMPS STEM Academics: • BioFrontiers: New Advances in the Biosciences • The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience and Psychology • Scientific Podcast Production • 3D Design and Printing • Sustainable Design Studio • Technology & Physical Computing • Explore Engineering • The Art of Engineering • Visual Mathematics STEM Research Experience Overview: CU-Boulder faculty and graduate students mentor students in this noncredit program. Each mentor works with 1-2 students, based on research interest. Students work 30-40 hours Monday-Friday on their research project. Work schedules may vary among different labs. Readings and assignments may be assigned prior to the start of the program. Activities: In addition to furthering your STEM education this summer, get ready to discover Colorado’s endless opportunities for fun. Daily activities and weekend excursions like a trip to Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, a visit to the red rock formations at Pike’s Peak and Colorado Springs and a hike or bike through Rocky Mountain National Park, to name a few, are included in your tuition. Phone: (516) 621-3939

Website: summerdiscovery.com/ cu-boulder-stem

Summer Literacy Programs Address: 4730 Table Mesa Drive, A100, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $300-$800 Dates: June 8 - Aug. 7 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join us for one of our amazing and fun summer programs to engage students in literacy and learning this summer. By dedicating part of your student’s summer to building reading, writing and comprehension skills you can help ensure they won’t fall behind academically during the summer months. Individualized and group programs available. Phone: (303) 499-9729 Website: summitrc.com/#!summerprograms/c2302

Camp Inc. Address: Steamboat Springs Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $3,375 per 2.5 week session Session 1: June 18- July 5 Session 2: July 7-July 23 Session 3: July 27 to Aug. 12 Ages: Entering 6th to 12th graders Gender: Coeducational

ARTS & MUSIC

Type: Overnight Camp Program Details: Work with a team of friends to launch your own business! Camp Inc. is a Jewish overnight summer camp where 6th to 12th grade campers develop conﬁdence and leadership through hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and business. Campers from all over the world come to Colorado for twoa and a half week sessions where they live on Camp Inc.’s gorgeous property in Steamboat Springs. Campers spend part of each day learning about business and entrepreneurship, and part of the day having incredible experiences rock climbing, hiking, doing arts and crafts, boating, swimming, singing and much more. The business program includes touring companies, meeting with founders, CEOs, non-proﬁt executives and ultimately pitching their new company to a panel of investors “Shark Tank” style! Phone: (303) 500-3020 Website: CampInc.com

A Midsummer Day’s Dream Music Camp Address: First Presbyterian Church 1820 15th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $550 Dates: July 6-11 Ages: 4 to 22 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A summer day camp in Boulder presented by Boulder Symphony and Flatirons Strings Academy. Four programs available from beginner to advanced including the popular Midsummer Day’s Dream String Camp focusing on violin, viola, cello, ﬁddle, and string quartet. Monday through Friday. 2 p.m. Saturday student concert and 7 p.m. Friday faculty concert. Our Budding Program is for beginners - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Young Artist Program for advanced quartet training. Renowned, award-winning teachers, including 2014/15 Colorado Fiddle Grand Champion, Katie Gassman, and from the Grammy-nominated premiere string orchestra, “A Far Cry,” Jae Young Lee. Composition, music appreciation, theory, sight-reading, master classes, chamber and orchestral training, jazz, ﬁddle and more. Phone: (303) 908-6784 Website: bouldersymphony.org/ category/education.html.

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ARTS & MUSIC Aerial Arts Summer Camp Address: 3022 E. Sterling Circle #150, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $330 Dates: June 1-July 24 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Has your child ever dreamed of flying – the amazing freedom, the fun, the excitement? Join professional teachers of aerial arts, dance and theater for this exciting camp! Students ages 8-16 are invited to Frequent Flyers’ Aerial Dance Studio to learn skills on trapeze, aerial fabric, aerial sling, dance and so much more. Help us transform the equipment into a magical world of flying bodies and soaring spirits! We will work to combine dance and improvisation to cultivate the skills necessary to become a performing artist. At the end of the week there will be a small informal performance for family and friends in the studio. Students will divide into groups based on age and ability. Seven weeks to choose from! Registration open on March 1st. Phone: (303) 245-8272 Website: frequentflyers.org/page/classes

Afterbeat Drum School World Rhythm Drumming Camp & Jazz Camps Address: 917 Front St., Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $175 Dates: Weeks of June 8, June 15, July 6 and July 13 Ages: 8 to 12 & 12 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A fun camp for any child who wants to explore the world of drumming! We will use rhythms from Africa, America, Brazil and Cuba and the native instruments they are created with. Each morning we will focus on Samba, Rumba, Second Line, Rock & Roll, and an opening drum circle. All campers will make a percussion instrument and have the opportunity to perform at the end of the week! Jazz Camp is for middle schoolers and high schoolers. See website for details. Phone: (720) 837-5410 Website: afterbeatdrumschool.com

American Girl Camp Address: 901 Front St. #B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $165 Dates: June 15-18 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program: Bring your American Girl doll as each day we will have a new theme for you and your doll. American Doll birthday party, a slumber party, art 8

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studio, vacation around the world, and a fancy tea party. We will be making art projects for both the doll and the girls. Take home three projects each class. We will be making a snack in class that we can eat each day. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Dates: June 8-August 10 Ages: 6-12 Gender: Coeducational Program: Enjoy a variety of week-long art camps, including Clay, Pottery on the Wheel and Jewelry Camp offered various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (720) 379-6033 Website: BoulderPotteryLab.org

Animal Madness

Arvada Center Summer Camps

Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $165 Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 2 to 5 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: In this preschool camp your child will experience art, dance/movement, and theater through storytelling. Each day the art projects, books, and music will be instructed around a theme: pets, wild animals, ocean animals and dinosaurs. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Registration Deadline: Aug. 3, Cost: $60 - $1050 Dates: June 1 - Mid-Aug. 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/education/ summer-camps-2015

Around the World Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $165 Dates: Aug. 3-7 Ages: 4 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Grab your passport and let’s go travel around the world and explore the art in other cultures. We will make a mask and work with clay, fabric textiles, wood and mosaics. We will explore a new country each day. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Art Camp Address: 1010 Aurora, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 7 Cost: $125-$135 Dates: June 29-Aug. 10 Ages: 6 to 8 or 9 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: One week camps for 6 to 8 year olds from 9 a.m. to noon and one week camps for 9 to 12 year olds from 1-4 p.m. Join Dakko and Jana on the path to creativity and imagination where art is self expression. Design and create with a variety of art materials. Practice skills and develop your style. Break time at Beach Park. Phone: (720) 379-6033 Website: boulderpotterylab.org

Art/Clay/Pottery Camp Address: City of Boulder Pottery Lab, 1010 Aurora, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $125-$150

Bashem Bots Using LEGO Address: 901 Front St., B1 Louisville Registration Deadline: July 13 Cost: $165 Dates: July 13-17 Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a massive motorized LEGO machine? Our Play Well Engineering instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard LEGO vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots, and take on Play-Well Instructors’ colossal creations. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

BDT Academy - Drama Camp (Elementary School) Address: 3045 19th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 8 Cost: $210 per week Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: In cooperation with the

City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department, we offer ten week-long drama camps from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. The campers perform their skits each Friday afternoon at the end of camp. The camps are held at Salberg Park at the corner of 19th St. and Elder Avenue. Each week is different and uses the technique of “playmaking,” which lets the children use their imagination to adapt a familiar story or write their own script! Each day consists of script creation or review, drama instruction, set and costume making, rehearsal and outdoor playtime. There is a lovely playground/park at the drama camp site that we use for lunch and for breaks. Phone: (720) 238-7784 Website: bdtacademy.org

BDT Academy - Drama Camp for (Middle/High School) Address: 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: April 15 Cost: $750 per 3-week camp Dates: June 8-27 Ages: Middle and High School Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The BDT Academy Theater Production Camps provide intensive training in the dramatic arts, with a focus on performing a full-scale musical production. With rigorous concentration on singing, dancing, and acting, these camps are ideal for committed student performers, whatever their experience level. New this year: Tech Camper program. With separate camps for middle and high school students, and with a maximum enrollment per camp of 30 students, everyone gets a chance to shine. Professional actors direct the production, introducing all students to tech lighting, sound, set design, and stage management. The camps also include enrichment classes in theater specialties such as make-up, dance techniques, preparing a monologue, and scene studies. The high-school and middle-school camps both culminate in two performances of the selected show. Our age-speciﬁc camps enable us to create an effective learning environment that gives each student plenty of stage time. Phone: (720) 238-7784 Website: bdtacademy.org

Boulder’s Broadway Bound: Musical Theater Dance Camp Address: Boulder Ballet, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $340 Dates: June 15-26 Ages: 5 to 7 and 8 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program Details: Musical theater March 2015

ARTS & MUSIC dance workshop. Camp for ages 5 to 7 runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; ages 8 to 11 attend from 12 to 3 p.m. These two-week sessions will end with the children performing a piece from Mary Poppins for their families. In addition, camp will include a ﬁeld trip to the Boulder Dinner Theater to see a professional presentation of the musical. Phone: (303) 443-0028 x201 Website: boulderballet.org

Little Orphan Annie, Sound of Music kids, Adv. Camps Into The Woods & Adventures of Matilda. Stop Frame ﬁlm animation, Private Music/Voice instruction and more. All day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scholarships and sibling discounts. Free performances on stage every Friday. Sign up before April 1st to receive a $25.00 discount. Deposits due at sign up, balances ﬁrst day of camp. Phone: (303) 859-4195 Website: bpac.biz

Bugs Galore!

Boulder Performing Arts Co. Address: 355 Ponca Place, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $275-$550/scholarships Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join us for fun. Musical theater camp. We sing, dance, act and make our sets and script. Choose the part you want. Show themes include Fun with Frozen, Brave, Aladdin,

Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 3 Cost: $100 Dates: June 3-5 Ages: 2 to 5 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Discover all different types of bugs: ones that ﬂy, ones that crawl, helpful bugs to harmful bugs, and what their jobs are. Make three projects each class using a large range of non-toxic art materials. We will have playtime, story, and snack included. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Address: 7520 S. Boulder Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $250

Dates: June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26 Ages: 4 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A young children’s music camp that integrates music with drama, storytelling, xylophone orchestra, science, and movement. This year’s theme, Going Places, takes us on a magic carpet ride around the world. Travelers will return home with their own handmade instruments to play along with their complimentary CD. Toe-tapping transportation songs will keep your family jammin’ all year long. Phone: (303) 413-1711 Website: campooniekooniecha.com

Shakespeare by rehearsing, staging and performing a shortened play on the Outdoor Mary Rippon Stage. Camp Shakespeare is a fabulous way for kids and teens to explore theater. Tuition includes one ticket to attend a group ﬁeld trip to a CSF production. Phone: (303) 492-1973 Website: coloradoshakes.org/ education/summer-camps/campshakespeare

Camp Shakespeare Address: 277 UCB, Boulder Registration Deadline: April 1 Cost: $850 (before April 1) Dates: June 1-29 (Session One); July 20-August 7 (Session Two) Ages: 10 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program Details: Camp Shakespeare is a 17-year-old education program run by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Each summer, kids ages 10-18 come to CU-Boulder’s campus to study Shakespeare with CSF professionals. Working in small groups, these students learn about

Camp Up with People Address: 3586 Horizons Way, Harrisonburg, VA Registration Deadline: June 22 Cost: $3,100 Dates: June 22-July 11; July 13-Aug. 1 Ages: 13 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Up with People (UWP) the international, educational program now has a one-of-a-kind 3-week

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ARTS & MUSIC summer camp experience for 13 to 17 year olds. Camp Up with People (Camp UWP) is located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, approximately two hours from Washington D.C. The purpose of Camp UWP is to provide young people with an opportunity to explore their interests, develop their talents and to create a safe, supportive and caring environment where young people can make friends, have fun and achieve personal growth. Campers from all over the world attend camp with 40%50% of our campers coming from outside the U.S. The camp is based on the core program of UWP: Performing Arts, Community Service, Leadership and Culture. Throughout the 3-week program, Camp UWP “cast members” will receive much of the performing arts training that UWP’s touring cast members go through including dance workshops, vocal training, stage movement and theatrical arts. Our counselors are actually former staff and cast members from UWP. They support and reﬂect UWP and Camp UWP’s values of integrity, compassion and respect for others. At Camp UWP, young people can build healthy relationships, gain self-conﬁdence, and learn to see their lives as part of today’s amazing and challenging

world. Camp UWP’s program may include typical camp activities, such as swimming, horseback riding, hiking and campfires as well as some other activities like zip-lining, rock climbing and high/low ropes courses. We typically visit Washington, DC, where campers might stay with Host Families for 1 or 2 nights. They may also be involved with community service projects in the Harrisonburg, VA area. At the end of the three weeks, Camp UWP cast members will put on a free public performance, showcasing their talents, cultures and hopes for the world that reflects the UWP spirit… while making lifelong friends AND having a LOT of fun! Through this unique combination of components, including outdoor activities, service projects and staging, campers will gain a sense of social responsibility, confidence and purpose, as well as the skills and appreciation of working cooperatively as part of a diverse group. Phone: (540) 742-4093 Website: campupwithpeople.org

Canvas to Canvas Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $65 Dates: June 29, July 3

Helping Children to be Exceptional, Accelerated and Creative

Summer Enrichment Camp, Kindergarten Prep, Elementary Prep and Intermediate Prep Classes

Ages: 5 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This class will guarantee to ﬁll a wall full of one-of-a-kind art pieces! Participants will be working with a large range of art materials and mediums: clay, pastels, watercolor, fabric, and a ﬁnished masterpiece will be done in acrylics on canvas. Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and old clothes that can get messy. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Center for Musical Arts Summer Programs Address: 200 East Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026 Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Varies Dates: June 1 to Aug. 8 Ages: All Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program Details: Center for Musical Arts offers music camps, classes, and private lessons for all ages and abilities. This summer at your favorite classes are returning, and a variety of new classes have been added. New programs include Summer Piano Party, Colorado Twinklers, Ukulele Social

Club Junior, Introduction to 5th Grade Instrumental Music, Beatles for Guitar, and Tuning the Human Instrument. Phone: (303) 665-0599 Website: COmusic.org

CenterStage Theatre’s A Year with Frog and Toad, Kids Address: Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $425 Dates: July 13-24 Ages: Entering 2nd-5th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Enjoy putting on a full production of A Year with Frog and Toad on a real stage this summer. Learn acting skills, songs and dance while having fun with your new friends. We will have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors while eating lunch and playing theater

Two Summer Options: Camp or Academic Prep

Summer Camp June 1-July 31 Sessions Include: Space • Culture • Geography • Technology • Art • Sports • Music • Cooking • Pets • Swimming • Ages 3-14 • Small Class Sizes • Sibling Discounts

• Full-Day accredited Kindergarten • Academic Preschool-Middle School • Individualized Student Learning Plans

Open House and Tour: March 31st and May 6th 9am and 5pm

Registering Players in 2nd - 8th Grade Flag Teams - Kindergarten -1st Grade Taking Applications for Coaches Teams Formed by Grade Level & Ability Home Games at the Broomfield Commons

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ARTS & MUSIC games. Camp hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two performances on July 24. Phone: (303) 673-0744 Website: centerstagetheatrecompany.org

CenterStage Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Musical Theatre Camp Address: Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 13 for June 15 Camp; July 5 for July 6 Camp Cost: $595 Dates: June 15-26, July 6-17 Ages: Entering 4th-9th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Enjoy putting on a full production of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. on a real stage this summer. Study acting, singing and choreography while having fun with your new friends. We will have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors while eating lunch and playing theater games. Camp hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two performances on July 17. Phone: (303) 673-0744 Website: centerstagetheatrecompany.org

Clay Camps Address: 1010 Aurora, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 29 Cost: $135 Dates: June 8-Aug. 10 Ages: 6 to 8, 9 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: One week morning camps for 6 to 8 year olds from 9 a.m. to noon and one week afternoon camps for 9 to 12 year olds from 1 to 4 p.m. Working in clay students will have an opportunity to improve their techniques in clay, ﬁnd their creativity, decorate with a variety of slips and have their pieces glazed and ﬁred. Phone: (720) 379-6033 Website: boulderpotterylab.org

Drama Camps Address: Salberg Center & Park, 19th & Elder, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $210 Dates: June 8-Aug. 10 Ages: 5-12 Gender: Coeducational Program: Drama camps are offered weekly all summer. Each week is different and uses the technique of playmaking, which allows children to use their imagination to write a script, create sets and costumes and more. Phone: (303) 449-6000 Website: bdtacademy.org

Dance Camps Address: 1370 Miners Drive #111, Lafayette Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $125-$250 Dates: June 8-Aug. 8 Ages: 5 to 18 March 2015

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Dance camps that are weekly, age appropriate levels. Each week a different camp with Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Character, Musical Theatre and Choreography. A trip to the local pool and a great show each week. You will not believe how much these kids learn in just one week! Prep for the distinguished Royal Academy of Dance levels. Learn and have fun this summer at our state of the art studios! Phone: (303) 661-0719 Website: reverenceweb.com

Disney’s Cinderella Kids Theater Camp Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $350 Dates: July 6-17 Ages: entering 3rd-6th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Come join us for a theater production camp of Disney’s Cinderella KIDS for actors entering 3rd through 6th grades. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters and denied a chance to go to the royal ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella’s dreams come true. She goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! This two-week camp will run each day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., culminating with a production on Friday, July 17 in a local venue. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org

Fairy Camp Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 22, July 13 Cost: $165 Dates: June 22-26, July 13-17 Ages: 3 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Fairy camp is back and we are 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. We will make fairy wings and costumes and put on a dance show for family and friends on Friday.

Summer Camp AT BCD DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 3–7. SPECIALTY CAMPS FOR AGES 3–13. JUNE 1ST—AUGUST 11TH. 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. 303-527-4931 | bouldercountryday.org/summer

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Frozen the Movie Camp Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 8 Cost: $165 Dates: June 8-12 Ages: 3 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Come enjoy a camp that is designed around the movie Frozen. Each day we will explore the kingdom of Arendelle. Make Elsa’s snow castle, wand, crown, and winter jewelry box. Join Olaf on his adventures through the four seasons as we make a clay Olaf and canvas. We will explore different art materials as we create magical projects for the week. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/ campsregister

Fun Digital Photography for Kids – Session 1 Address: 901 Front St., B1 Louisville Registration Deadline: June 29 Cost: $193 Dates: June 29 to July 3 Ages: 8 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: If your child loves photography, a scavenger hunt and crafting, then this camp is for them! Each day we’ll create a craft using images that are photographed during their time spent with us. We’ll have a fun daily excursions taking pictures around Old Town Louisville. During that time, some basic techniques will be taught like, ﬁlling the frame, rule of thirds, how to photograph a group and architecture. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org

Fun Digital Photography for Kids – Session 2 Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 27 Cost: $193 Dates: July 27-31 Ages: 8 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: New crafts and new ideas on how to use the basic techniques taught in session 1. Your child does NOT have to attend session 1 to enjoy this camp. We will go further in depth using the techniques used in session 1, like the rule of thirds, composition, plus we’ll talk about aperture, ISO and shutter speed. We will have daily outdoor excursions around Old Town Louisville! During session 2, campers will have new craft projects that will incorporate photographs taken during session 1 and 2 for a mixed media art 12

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project. They will learn to follow step by step instructions on how to build their own picture frame. They will also learn how to put together a portfolio using their images. Plus, a lot more fun activities and crafts! Camp is designed for point-n-shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, cell phone cameras, or iPods. Please be sure to send the camera cable with your child we can upload and print photos. A few manual cameras will be on hand for campers to see how manual settings work. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org

Glamour Girl Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 20 Cost: $165 Dates: July 20-23 Ages: 5 to 9 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program: Calling all glamour girls! This is a fun camp where you will make your own lip gloss, bath gel, jewelry box, vanity mirror, and make all sorts of accessories. Each day create a new fashion accessory and work with fabric samples to create one of a kind outﬁts for paper dolls. We will put on a fashion show on Friday. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/ campsregister

Guys and Dolls Theater Camp Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 8 Cost: $595 Dates: June 8-19 Ages: Entering 6th-10th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join us for a production of Guys and Dolls, Jr. for actors entering 6th through 10th grades. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys And Dolls Jr. is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to ﬁnd the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Guys And Dolls Jr. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. This two-week camp will run each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., culminating with a production on Friday, June 19 in a local venue. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org

Imagination Circus Arts Address: 4747 N. 26th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 13

Cost: $300/ session Dates: July 13-17, July 20-24 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: An adventure not to be missed! Circus campers of all skill levels get their feet off the ground 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. Sessions: July 13-17 and July 20-24 Phone: (303) 548-9340 Website: imaginationcircusarts.com/ Circusartscamp.htm

Dates: Session 1: June 9 – June 21, Session 2: July 28 – Aug. 9 Ages: 10 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: The camp curriculum is rigorous, varied, and fun with ample instructional time in private lessons, chamber-music, choir, composition, orchestra, wind ensemble, string class, piano duets, concerto competition, concerts and much more. Electives include ﬁddling, jazz improvisation, musical theater and horse-back riding. For music students in piano, voice, composition, and all orchestral instruments. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org

Living Arts School

Jewelry Camp Address: 1010 Aurora, Boulder Registration Deadline: July 17 Cost: $150 Dates: July 20-24 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: From bead-making to Precious Metal Clay campers will discover the joy of designing and making their own jewelry. One-week camp from 1-4 p.m. Phone: (720) 379-6033 Website: boulderpotterylab.org

Junior Curator: Pickles and Insects and Aliens, Oh My! Address: Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $235 Dates: June 8-12 Ages: 8 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: If you invented an alien species, what would your aliens eat? What do pickles have in common with lampreys? Bring the answers to life in a week of museum play like you’ve never seen it before. Go behind the scenes of a museum, then create creatures from your own imagination for exhibits of your own. Phone: (303) 443-3464 Website: boulderhistory.org/event/ junior-curator-pickles-and-insectsand-aliens-oh-my

Junior Music Camp at Rocky Ridge Address: 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: March 15 Cost: $1,850

Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $295 Dates: June 15- Aug. 7 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Children in our program learn traditional living skills and crafts, build friendships in a noncompetitive, loving community, and have daily access to farmland and the natural world. We make things with our hands. Themed weeks for Summer 2015 include: Spinners & Yarn Dyeers, Bakers & Potters, Straw Bale Builders & Fermenters, Papermakers & Bookbinders, Felters & Candle Makers, Chefs & Foragers, Tie-Dyers & Potion Makers. Phone: (720) 383-4406 Website: livingartsschool.com/summer-camp

Longmont Theatre Company’s New Generation Theatre Academy “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” Address: 513 Main St., Longmont Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $350 Dates: July 7-26 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: All of your favorite characters from the hit Disney film - Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more - are here in “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.”, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, flying carpet rides, and the tuneful, score, with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me”. Students will receive a camp t-shirt as part of the registration, and two ticket vouchers for guests to attend a performance. There will be two evening performances at the end of the production. Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org March 2015

ARTS & MUSIC Longmont Theatre Company’s New Generation Theatre Academy “Disney’s Cinderella Kids” Address: 513 Main St., Longmont Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $300 Dates: June 15-26 Ages: 8 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The timeless fairy tale becomes a new audience favorite in “Disney’s Cinderella Kids”, an adaptation of the treasured animated ﬁlm geared toward young performers. Students will receive a camp t-shirt as part of the registration, and two ticket vouchers for guests to attend a performance. There will be two evening performances at the end of the workshop. Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org

Longmont Theatre Company’s New Generation Theatre Academy “Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids” Address: 513 Main St., Longmont Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $300 Dates: June 15-26 Ages: 11 to 14

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: “Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids” brings the classic fairy tale to life. With songs from the beloved ﬁlm, including “Once Upon a Dream”, and fun new songs like “Maleﬁcent!” and “A Little Magic Now”, this show is sure to delight kids and families. Students will receive a camp t-shirt as part of the registration, and two ticket vouchers for guests to attend a performance. There will be two evening performances at the end of the production. Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org

Longmont Theatre Company’s New Generation Theatre Academy “Express Yourself! Make-Believe!” Address: 513 Main St., Longmont Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $150 Dates: June 8-12 Ages: 5-7 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. Students will

receive a camp t-shirt as part of the registration. The ﬁnal performance will be free, on the afternoon of the last day. Phone: (303) 772-5200 Website: longmonttheatre.org

Meet the Artist Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 30 Cost: $150 Dates: June 30-July 2 Ages: 5 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: We’ll be taking a look at famous artists throughout history, looking at their works, duplicating some of their masterpieces and exploring all types of art materials and mediums. We will look at Van Gogh, Picasso, O’Keeffe, Matisse, and Degas. This is a great camp that offers you a chance to try charcoals, acrylics, watercolor, pastels and clay. We will also be sketching each day. Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle, Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Mine, Craft, Build: Adventure Game using LEGO Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 15

Cost: $165 Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 5 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures! Build a Zoo, create a Medieval Castle, and design a Tree House Village! This LEGO experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular game, Minecraft. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Mine, Craft, Build: Adventure Game using LEGO Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $165 Dates: June 15-19 Ages: 7 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Resourcefulness, creativity,

Young Artists at Work June 1 - August 7 For ages 5-8 and 9-12 $190 / $160 members BMoCA's summer art-making camps are designed by artists around inspired themes and the museum's exhibitions. With a different theme each week, workshops explore multiple mediums and concepts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, and more. For the camp schedule and registration, visit bmoca.org, call 303.443.2122 or stop by the museum. Image by Lauren Harper Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art 1750 13th Street Boulder, Colorado 80302 303.443.2122 BMOCA.org March 2015

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ARTS & MUSIC and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, craft tools, and watch out for Creepers! This ultimate LEGO Minecraft experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors, using gameplay elements and characters inspired by the popular Minecraft video game. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Mojo’s Rock Band Camp Address: 1350 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $295 per week Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 11 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Mojo’s Music Summer campers will learn the history of Rock n’ Roll through performance. Every day we will focus on a different decade of music. Each band will create an original song during the week from one of these inﬂuences. Campers must have at least one year of music lessons under-their-hands. Weeks 3 and 7 are for 8 to 10 year old campers. Certain weeks will have performances at local music festivals. Phone: (303) 776-3373 Website: mojosmusicacademy.com

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. Some camps include supplemental/ complementary music-oriented ﬁlms in the Dairy’s Boedecker Theater. Phone: (303) 442-0006 Website: parlando.org

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Day Camps Address: 990 Public Road, Lafayette Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $225-375 Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, July 27-31, Aug. 3-15 Ages: 7 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Week-long full day study of Broadway musicals Wizard of Oz, Aladdin, Jungle Book and (advanced 2 week) Chorus Line. Professional staff voted Best Day Camp. Campers study acting, dance, music while preparing Friday show for family and friends. Learn costuming, set and props making and ﬁnd new friends. Phone: (303) 786-8727 Website: peanutbutterplayers.com

Parlando School for the Arts Summer Camps Address: 2590 Walnut St. #2, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $125-$430 Dates: June 8-July 24 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Parlando School for the 14

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Play-Well TEKnologies Address: Iris Center, 3198 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $178-$190 Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Program: Playwell TEKnologies provides project based programs designed to teach engineering principals and methods utilizing Lego® products. Each week is a different theme. Phone: (303) 441-4427 Website: BPRcamps.org

Pottery on the Wheel Address: 1010 Aurora, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 7 Cost: $150 Dates: Aug. 10-14 Ages: 8 to 12, 12 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: One-week camp for 8-12 year-olds from 9 a.m. to noon and one week camp for 12-14 year olds from 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 12-14. Teens

Phone: Boulder (303) 532-1201 and Broomﬁeld (303) 325-3772 Website: boulder.schoolofrock.com; broomﬁeld.schoolofrock.com

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Address: 5311 Western Ave., Suite 135, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 10 Cost: $350 - $1,395 Dates: June 1-Aug. 10 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Our camp day is broken into a diverse and rich performing arts curriculum where singing, creative movement and dance, acting, mime, and improvisation are included in every camp day. Phone: (303) 245-8150 Website: theaterforkids.net/colorado_ summer_camp.php

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Open Hands Art Camp Address: 1720 Bluff St., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 22 Cost: $375-$415/week Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Ages: 7-12; middle and high school Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: At Open Hands Art Camp we provide a supportive, fun community where all have the freedom to explore and grow creatively. Among our weekly themed camps for ages 7-12 are Dragon Riders, Sculpt a Story, Paint a Poem and Garden Worlds. “Finding Your Muse” is our popular middle school camp. All camps are co-taught by ceramic artist, Sue Allman and painter, Page Zekonis. Join us as we celebrate our 10th summer. Phone: (720) 400-1319 Website: openhandsart.com

move into a world of new experiences through hand-building and wheel throwing, learning problem solving skills and building conﬁdence in a creative and fun atmosphere. Phone: (720) 379-6033 Website: boulderpotterylab.org

Address: 3280 28th St., Boulder and 11970 Quay St., Broomﬁeld Registration Deadline: 1 week prior to camp start Cost: $500 Dates: June 8 to Aug. 10 Ages: 8 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program Details: Through workshops, clinics and private instruction, the comprehensive camp experience is designed to hone music performance and ensemble skills in a creative and fun environment. The School of Rock knows from experience that playing in a band situation speeds learning and creates “seasoned” musicians. Even relatively advanced musicians are amazed at the amount of progress they make when regularly playing with other musicians Students work in a handson atmosphere that includes: Learning the nuts and bolts of live performance, studio/band rehearsal time, Instruction and clinics with music professionals, Music theory, songwriting courses, Rock & Roll music appreciation, and interacting with other young musicians. A LIVE rock show performance for your friends and family at camps end.

Sew Fun at Fabricate Address: 2023 17th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $55 - $350 Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 6+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Learn to sew in summer camp. Our experienced instructors will guide campers through fun-ﬁlled, themed, week-long or afternoon 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 and much more. With an unlimited variety of projects, campers will build on fundamentals as they gain conﬁdence and hone skills. Phone: (303) 997-8245 Website: fabricateboulder.com/ classes/categories/weeklong-summer-camp

Shakespeare’s Sprites Address: 277 UCB, Boulder Registration Deadline: April 1 Cost: $180 (before April 1) Dates: July 6-10 (Session One); July 13-17 (Session Two) Ages: 6 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program Details: Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its fifth year, is a playful introduction to the Bard for ages 6 to 9. Discover the fun of Shakespeare through pool-noodle fights, Elizabethan costumes, period insults, Renaissance songs and lively scene work. Sprites can sign up for one or two weeks. Each week culminates in a final showing for family and friends. This program is the perfect way to instill a love of language and theatre in your child. Students enrolled in Shakespeare’s Sprites should have basic reading skills. Tuition includes one ticket to attend a group field trip to a CSF production. Phone: (303) 492-1973 Website: coloradoshakes.org/education/summer-camps/shakespearessprites March 2015

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SpaceWurks Innovation Camp Address: 9800 W. Dartmouth Place, Lakewood Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $249 to $299 Dates: June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages: 9 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This day camp combines science and innovation with the performing arts, visual arts, photography, projects and investigations. Learn about blended learning and continue the program after camp is over. SpaceWurks is designed to allow students entering grades 4-8 to experience an arts program that includes school subjects, innovation and technology. You’ll gain skills you can use in school, make new friends and have fun. The camp is for public school,

private school and home school students. You’ll get to make a “Big Kid” or “Big Head” help in the production of a video, be the “on air” talent, or be the director or producer. We’ll create video productions and Animoto slide productions that we’ll publish. You’ll have the opportunity to be an author of your own online “blog” that you can continue to use after camp is over. You’ll have a fun week and learn a lot. We’ve been working on this program for more than three years and are happy to offer it this summer. Phone: (720) 201-8586 Website: spacewurks.com

Star Wars Jedi Camp Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 6 Cost: $150 Dates: July 6-9 Ages: 4 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Ready to sign up to be a Jedi? In this art camp you will learn the Jedi way and how to use your powers and the Force to bring peace to the galaxy! Build your own spaceship, light-saber, mask, and robot friends. Jedis will be sent on missions and must work together to solve and rescue those in need. Participants will be working with a large range of

materials and mediums. Come play, dress up, and create three art projects to take home. We will be doing yoga exercise to get us ready for our Jedi training and missions. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

String Quartet Program of Northern Colorado Workshop Address: 3805 West 12th St., Greeley Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $290, scholarships available Dates: July 18-25 Ages: Middle and high school age, Some exceptions for age available. Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The mission of the String Quartet Program of Northern Colorado is to offer middle and senior high school string players a summer opportunity to expand their musical skills through intensive study of string quartets with a faculty of professional teachers and performers. As students experience the challenges and thrills of harmonizing four instruments and four individuals into one musical performance, they also develop cooperation and disciplined pursuit of common goals. Phone: (315) 529-1957

Website: www.sqpnc.org

Summer Academic Preparation Classes and Summer Enrichment Camp Address: 7203 W. 120th Avenue, Broomfield Registration Deadline: May 29 Cost: $65-$275/week Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Co-ed educational and fun enrichment prep classes and day camp for children ages 3 to 12: “Summer Odyssey.” June 1 through July 31. Days and weeks flexible. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. One-week camp sessions including space, culture, geography, technology, art, sports, music, cooking and pets. Splash and swim in our onsite saltwater pool and enjoy weekly fun and educational field trips. Academic Preschool for children ages 3 to 4. Kindergarten Prep, Elementary Prep and Intermediate Prep program for children ages 4 to12 will focus on enriching and sharpening academic skills for the fall. Summer camp for children ages 5 to 12, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fun weekly field trips to places including: The Children’s Peace Garden, Swallow Hill Music,

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ARTS & MUSIC Sports Authority Field, SparkFun, The Fort, History Colorado Center, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Bella Glass and The Wild Animal Sanctuary. Phone: (303) 469-6449 Website: broomﬁeldacademy.com

Summer Dance Intensive Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 20 Cost: $195 Dates: July 20-24 Ages: 11 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This fun and challenging program is designed with an emphasis on reﬁning technique, performance abilities, and to broaden understanding of various dance styles of dance. This week will include classes in dance audition prep, ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, and house (a style of hip hop) with set choreography taught during each class. Additionally throughout the week there will be dance seminar classes in Dance History, Composition, and Injury Prevention. Please bring a sack lunch and a water bottle! At the end of the week friends and family are invited to an exciting informal classroom performance featuring choreography learned throughout the Dance Intensive in various dance forms. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org

Super Hero Camp Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 20 Cost: $165 Dates: July 20-24 Ages: 3 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Calling all Super Heroes!! Come and create three art projects to take home each day. We will be looking at Batman, Spiderman, Iron Man and Star Wars. On Friday, kids will create their own super hero powers and make a costume to complete their look. Come play and create great art while working with a large range of materials. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister 16

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Super Hero Engineering Using LEGO Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 13 Cost: $165 Dates: July 13-17 Ages: 5 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Save the world with LEGO Super Heroes! Build the hideouts and vehicles of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes, but Super Hero Engineers! An experienced PlayWell instructor guides young heroes as they design, build, and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can solve any conﬂict. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps

Teddy Bear Camp Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: Aug. 10 Cost: $135 Dates: Aug. 10-13 Ages: 2.5 to 6 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Bring your favorite bear to a camp of fun. We will have a teddy bear birthday party, Bear Olympics, and a bear tea party. Participants will be making three projects for their bear in each class. Come play and create great art. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

The Art of Lego Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 9 Cost: $90 Dates: June 9-11 Ages: 3 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Create your favorite animals out of Legos. We will be doing Lego brick printing of animals on canvas. Come play and create with Legos, do team Lego challenges and have a snack. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

The French Immersion Summer Camp Address: 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $310/week Dates: July 6th-July 24th Ages: 6 to 12+ Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This summer, The Language of Food invites you to “Les vacances à la ferme”. Located on

a beautiful 38-acre farm in Niwot, 8 minutes from Boulder, on the campus of Shepherd Valley Waldorf School, The French Immersion Summer Camp once again offers lots of fun activities while immersing the children in French language with a strong emphasis on French culture. All activities are taught in French and presented in a practical way, such as cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, jewelry design, music, singing and storytelling. No previous French language experience necessary. Please come to “Les vacances à la ferme” and put French into action. Phone: (303) 819-4084 Website: thelanguageoffood.com

The Great Outdoors Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: Aug. 3 Cost: $120 Dates: Aug. 3-6 Ages: 4 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: In this camp we will be making fun projects that go outdoors. We will be making a wood birdhouse, a cement mosaic stepping stone, clay gnome with mushroom, wind-chimes and a bug house. We will be working with a large range of art materials and mediums. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

The Sky is the Limit Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: June 22 Cost: $170 Dates: June 22-26 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Let’s kick off the summer with some creative fun! Children will create a mixed medium masterpiece on canvas, sculpt with clay, make a mini paper-mâché pinata, design a t-shirt and more! Please send your child with nut-free snacks and a water bottle. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Tinker Art Studio Summer Camps Address: 1300 Yellow Pine Ave., Unit B, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $195 Dates: June- Aug. 14 Ages: 3.5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join Tinker for a summer full of art, movement, and plenty of creativity! Morning and afternoon camps for ages 3.5 to 13 include clay,

painting and theme-based visual art camps, as well as performance, drumming and yoga arts-integrated camps. Come tinker around! Phone: (303) 503-1902 Website: tinkerartstudio.com

Under the Sea Address: 901 Front St., B1, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 7 Cost: $150 Dates: July 7-10 Ages: 3 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Come on our adventure under the sea. In this camp we will be working with all types of art materials and mediums. Participants will have an hour to make art projects to take home each day in the art room. They will have an hour of dance and movement where they will practice and participate in The Rainbow ﬁsh dance skit (Family Show on Friday of camp). We will make our costumes, learn about the ocean and the animals that live there, and make a yummy snack to enjoy each day. Phone: (303) 229-1127 Website: artunder.org/camps/campsregister

Unleash Your Creativity Address: 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette Registration Deadline: June 14 Cost: $120 Dates: June 16, July 21 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Get caught up in the creative process as you try your hand at various mediums from clay to doodles, paint to encaustic wax, and blend able markers to mixed media designs. Work with professional artists and learn to let go of inhibitions as you unleash the secrets of your creative mind! Phone: (720) 890-7888 Website: particularsart.com

Young Artist Program Address: Rocky Ridge Music Center, 465 Longs Peak Rd., Estes Park Registration Deadline: March 15 Cost: 3800 Dates: June 23-July 26 Ages: 15 to 24 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: At Rocky Ridge, music students draw inspiration from the grandeur of our natural setting, the artistry of our faculty, and our vibrant and nurturing learning community. For piano, voice, composition and all orchestral instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass). Apply early for ﬁnancial aid consideration. Phone: (970) 586-4031 Website: rockyridge.org March 2015

ARTS & MUSIC Young Artists at Work Address: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $190 / $160 BMoCA members Dates: June 1 - Aug. 7 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp

Program: Created and taught by artists, BMoCA’s summer art camps encourage personal expression, ﬁne art techniques and material exploration in a museum setting. Choose from fun half and full-day workshops in painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, architecture, animation and more. Phone: 303.443.2122 Website: bmoca.org

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EQUESTRIAN Camp Unplugged Horse Camp Address: Dragonﬂy Farm, 15575 County Road 25, Platteville Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $250 Dates: June 1-19, July 13-17 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This camp is designed to move away from cell phones, video games and other electronic distractions and focus the campers on the joys of country life with animals. Horse care, feeding, interaction, games, art and photography will be offered. Trips to the Platteville Library to work on research projects and a presentation at the end of camp will be a highlight. We are not a riding camp but offer lots of hands-on with horses and donkeys. Social skills like communication, leadership and compassion will be addressed through ground work, games and training of the horses and donkeys. Horse care and safety will be stressed and fun is guaranteed! No horse experience is necessary just an open mind and open heart for animals and fellow campers. For more info on camp leaders Annette Price and Lauren Munger please visit: onthewingofahorse.com. Phone: (970) 785-9090 Website: sacredhoofprints.com

Keeping Summer Wild Horse Camp Address: 8922 N. 39th St., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $425 Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This is not just any horse camp! Participants partner with Spanish and American Mustangs and the local ecosystem, gaining hands-on farming and ranching experience. Our camps cultivate young peoples’ understanding and appreciation of nature, community and self, and build skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Activities include: Horse handling, communication and care; Ranching skills: feeding, watering, grooming, training, exercising, riding; Natural Horsemanship training techniques; Service project at The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary (GEMS), a 501c3 non proﬁt organizaMarch 2015

tion; Earth-based skills including ﬁre making, archery, shelter building, animal tracking and wild edibles; Expressive arts and crafts; Natural Movement (combination of yoga, martial arts and animal embodiment); Friday afternoon “Personal Best” demonstration for family and friends. No prior horse experience necessary. A percentage of the proceeds beneﬁt the Jr. GEMS Coalition Youth Outreach Program. Discount for siblings. Scholarships available on limited basis. Phone: (720) 675-9745 Website: horsehuman.com

Little Buckaroos Horse Camp Address: Sun Pony Ranch, 18212 County Road 1, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $115-$140 per 3-day week Dates: Weekly, June 2-Aug. 6 Ages: 5 to 7 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Campers learn about life on a ranch. They learn and practice feeding and taking care of the horses. Riding and interacting with the horses is a signiﬁcant part of each day. Campers learn about and practice safety. They will get to try out some ranch chores, and have special ranch fun. Activities are all age appropriate for these younger kids. Phone: (303) 349-0779 Website: SunPonyRanch.com

Sun Pony Ranch Horsemanship Camp Address: Sun Pony Ranch, 18212 County Road 1, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $330-$380/week Dates: Weekly, May 25-Aug. 7 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, horse-focused. Non-competitive Horse Show each Friday to show new skills. Phone: (303) 349-0779 Website: SunPonyRanch.com

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EQUESTRIAN Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team or Horsemanship Horse Camp Address: 4255 Nelson Road, Longmont Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $450-$500 Dates: June 15-Aug. 7 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Serving Boulder County for 24 years we have great horse camps. Expand your child’s knowledge with hands on experience with the horses in our Horsemanship Camps. Different styles of riding: English, Western, bareback. Daily chores, activities involved in horse care and responsibility of taking care of horses on the ranch. Drill Team Camp is a group of horses and riders working together

to create a dance like performance on horseback choreographed to music. Sharpens rider’s control of the horse’s speed with precision riding while working as a team. Riders love this camp as they ride and ride to music for their big performance! Great community of barn friends and barn horse friends. Phone: (303) 444-4291 Website: triplecreek-ranch.com

Zuma’s Horse Camp Address: Zuma’s Rescue Ranch, 7745 North Moore Road, Littleton Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $450-$495 Dates: June 22-26, July 20-24 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: At Zuma’s Rescue Ranch Horse Camp campers are partnered with rescued and rehabilitated horses and are taught how to care for them, groom, catch, lead and interact in a safe way. Working with the horses in the round pen, arena and obstacle course teaches conﬁdence and games and group interaction teaches social skills. Art projects around horse breeds, colors and personality types will be introduced along with a daily journal and a photo book will be made with pictures taken

by campers. Riding instruction will be offered on the last two days of camp with a horse show for friends and family on the last day for campers to show what they learned throughout the week. Making friends, effective communication with horses and peers, leadership and fun are our primary goals. Lauren Munger, camp director, has had decades of working with children and her philosophy and programs can be viewed at sacredhoofprints.com. Eight campers maximum group size allows for a high leader/camper ratio. Just two weeks are available. Campers may attend one or both weeks Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early registration by May 1st offers a $45 discount. Enroll soon, as this popular camp will ﬁll early. Phone: (303) 591-4357 Website: zumasrescueranch.com

OTHER CAMPS Alexa Cafe

Boulder JCC

Address: University of Denver Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Varies Dates: Weekly; June 22 to July 31 Ages: 10 to 15 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program Details: At Alexa Café, girls ages 10 to 15 collaborate around café tables and learn to code apps, produce ﬁlms, design websites, develop wearable electronics, and more. Discover a passion for technology in this unique environment that emphasizes leadership, philanthropy, innovation and more. Phone: (888) 709-8324 Website: AlexaCafe.com

Address: 3800 Kalmia Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $115 to $395 per week Dates: June 1-Aug. 14 Ages: 3 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: We offer a variety of fun and educational weekly specialty camps for ages 3 to 12. Half and full day options are available. Camps include Lego Building & Robotics, Cooking, Gardening, Sports, Drama, Science, Art, Leadership and more. See website for full list of offerings. Phone: (303) 998-1900 Website: boulderjcc.org

BCD Day & Specialty Camps Address: 4820 Nautilus Ct. N., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $100-$300 Dates: June 1-Aug. 14 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Students 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. BCD offers summer specialty classes including basketball, soccer, all-sports camp, foreign language, Lego Engineering, chess, art, academics, cooking and more. Phone: (303) 527-4931 Website: bouldercountryday.org

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Dream Makers Super Summer Fun Address: 1345 28th St. (tennis courts behind the Millennium Hotel), Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 19 Cost: $45-$75 per day Dates: June 1-Aug. 19 Ages: 2.5 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Weekly themes including Tennis Lessons taught by pros at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, Creative Art, Water and Mud Play, Fossils Study at CU Museum, Butterﬂy Pavilion’s Bugmobile, Pooch Pals, Organic Cooking Creations, Kid’s Khemistry, Unusual

Pets (potbelly pig, goats, kissing llama), Spy Camp, and more! Your child will have the opportunity to experience the happiest summer camp in Boulder, in our breathtaking setting right on Boulder Creek. Phone: (720) 274-0101 Website: dreammakerspreschool.com

Global Works Travel Address: 2342 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: July 15 Cost: $3,795-$6,995 Dates: June 25-Aug. 2 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: For 25 years, Global Works has been providing exceptional Community Service, Cultural Exchange, Adventure Travel, and Language Immersion programs for students and groups. Much more than a vacation, Global Works international trips are the bridge for meaningful cultural exchange with people around the world. In all of our locations, we partner with communities and organizations to select and implement grassroots service projects that make an impact. Our philosophy is to work with a village, not for a village. All Global Works programs feature community service projects and adventure activities. Global Works offers summer service adventures for high school students, gap programs for young adults, and custom group travel for schools and organizations to more than 20 countries. If you are looking for fun and adventure, and want to be a spark for social change in the world, let Global Works be your guide! Phone: (303) 545-2202 Website: globalworkstravel.com

iD Tech Camps Address: University of Denver and the University of Colorado Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Varies

Dates: Weekly; June 22 to July 31 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Code, game, create. At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7 to 17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies and more. Kids meet new friends and gain a competitive edge for school and future STEM careers. Phone: (888) 709-8324 Website: iDTech.com

Mountain Flower Goat Dairy Kids Camp Address: 3240 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $190 to 300 Dates: June 1-Aug. 10 Ages: 4 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The camps will focus on farm life, teamwork and farm animal care by feeding, walking, bottle feeding, milking, adventuring and getting to know the goats and llamas at Mountain Flower Goat Dairy. Campers learn to make goat cheese and goat milk lotions too. In the afternoon campers will cultivate their green thumbs as they care for the vegetables growing at the Children’s Peace Garden. During the week, each camper will dye wool from Mountain Flower with plants they gather in the Peace Garden and take their wool samples home with them! Every Children’s Peace Garden Summer March 2015

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OTHER CAMPS camp ends the week by making solar oven pizzas out of garden vegetables, and this camp’s pizzas will be enhanced with cheese campers make at Mountain Flower Goat Dairy. We will be offering summer camps all summer for kids 4-14. Our “Goats and Gardens” and “Grazers and Growers” camps are in partnership with Growing Gardens and the North Boulder Rec Center. These are full day camps. Mountain Flower is also offering three weeks of half-day camps for kids 4 & 5 years old and kids in middle school. Phone: (518) 605-8382 Website: mountainﬂowerdairy. com/2015-summer-camps

Mountain Peak Summer Camp Address: 1833 Sunset Place, Longmont Registration Deadline: May 22 Cost: $35/half day, $55/full day, $195-$250/week Dates: June 1-Aug. 14 (except July 3) Ages: 5 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Camp is for Children entering Kindergarten through age 13. Small, intimate setting with 1:9 staff/ child ratio (maximum 27 kids/day). Swimming, fun ﬁeld trips in the local

area, daily craft projects, organized games, physical activities and academics. Daily snack provided. Children need to bring their own lunch. One week Science Theme Camp Aug. 1014, Ages 3 to 13. Phone: (720) 494-1622 Website: mountainpeakschool.com/ summer_camp.php

Museum Summer Workshops for Children Address: University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, Broadway and 15th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $25 Dates: June 12-Aug. 7 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Have your kids join the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History this summer for halfday workshops on topics in natural history ranging from dinosaurs to deep sea creatures. Combining handson projects with scientiﬁc instruction, kids are sure to have fun learning in spite of themselves Phone: (303) 492-1666 Website: cumuseum.colorado.edu/ education-tours/summer-workshops

Peace & Justice Day Camp Address: Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1241 Ceres Drive, Lafayette Registration Deadline: May 22 Cost: $235-$285 Dates: June 1-5 Ages: Kindergarten to 5th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Explore peace and justice through music, art, stories, mindfulness, martial arts, games, service projects and more. For our 9th annual camp, we’re partnering with PeaceJam leaders to explore the lives of the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Rigobertu Menchu Tum. PeaceJam creates young leaders committed to positive change in themselves and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates. Phone: (303) 665-4280 Website: bvuuf.org/camp

Sacred Heart of Jesus School Address: 1317 Mapleton Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $257-$919 Dates: June 15-Aug. 14 Ages: 3 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Sacred Heart of Jesus is proud to announce its 2015 summer camp.

This faith based summer camp is sure to ignite your child’s creativity. Come and explore the community, compete in Olympic games, and cook around the world. This two-month camp is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can be purchased in two-week sessions, four week sessions or a punch pass option. We will also have family discount rates. Phone: (303) 443-0684 Website: shjboulder.org

The Heroes’ Academy Address: Golden Gate Canyon State Park, 92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden Registration Deadline: June 25 Cost: $235-$475 Dates: April 18-19, June 29-July 2, July 28-31 Ages: 14-18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: A transformative live-action role-playing experience for mature teens. Immersive plot; real challenges; ambushes day and night with foam swords. Behind the veil of this game is an intensive experiential education program that develops primitive skills, self-accountability, critical thinking, communication, integrity and perseverance. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: RenaissanceAdventures.com

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL

& EARLY LEARNING CENTER Summer Camp Fun For All Ages!

For more information call 303-469-2049

visit our website at bsls-broomfield.org or e-mail: school@beautifulsavior-lcms.org

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

June 8 to August 8 8 Weeks of Grade Specific Dance Camps, Ballet, Character, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre & Choreography.

Day camps: Wizard of Oz June 1-5. Aladdin June 8-12. Jungle Book July 27-31. Chorus Line (adv. 2 wks.) Aug 3-15. 303-786-8727 • www.peanutbutterplayers.com 20

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8 Weeks of Senior Ballet Tuesday & Thursday Evenings.

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Reverence Academy of Dance 1370 Miners Drive #111, Lafayette, CO. 303-661-0719 • info@reverenceacademyofdance.com March 2015

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Adventure Quest: The Phoenix Overnight Address: 2282 County Road 87, Jamestown Registration Deadline: July 1 Cost: $645 Dates: July 7-10 Ages: 9 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: The ultimate Adventure Quest experience. Kids join together in small groups of like age to create a guild, then each plays a powerful guild character in an immersive live-action roleplaying game with puzzles and maps, costumed characters, elaborately staged locations, props to discover, mysteries to solve, and exciting combat using foam swords. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: RenaissanceAdventures.com

levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. With help from our time-tested curriculum and experienced instructors (all 21+ and certiﬁed in Wilderness First Aid and CPR), we give campers solid outdoors skills and character-shaping conﬁdence they can use at camp and beyond, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure. Day camps in Boulder, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Denver Washington Park and Denver Stapleton. Overnight camps in Bailey. Phone: (800) 977-9873 Website: avid4.com

Avid4 Adventure Address: 3995 Aurora Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $395-$415 Dates: June 15-Aug. 14 Ages: 3 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: This summer, experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure. Avid4 Adventure summer camps teach pre-Kindergarten to 12th graders of all

Bear Peak Adventure Camp Address: South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $208-$260 Dates: June 8-July 27 Ages: 6 to 11

Gender: Coeducational 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

the principles of safe riding, basic bike mechanics, and go on ﬁeld trips with fun stops along the way! Low studentto-instructor ratios ensure maximum learning, safety, and fun! Each day begins with stretching and a teambuilding exercise. Campers will then learn and practice basic bike mechanic skills in a safe environment under the guidance of a professional mechanic. Campers will go on ﬁeld trips to fun destinations, practicing navigational and safe-riding skills along the way. Nature walks, frisbee games, and rides at Valmont Bike Park are all on the menu. A major goal of our camp is to give participants the skills and practice they need to safely get around Boulder via bike. Phone: (720) 565-9601 Website: communitycycles.org/bikecamp

Bike Camp

Bike Skills at Valmont Bike Park

Address: Community Cycles, 2805 Wilderness Place, Unit 1000, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $495/2 weeks Dates: July 20 -31, Aug. 3-14 Ages: 7-10 (July) and 11-14 (August) Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Community Cycles is proud to present a Summer Bike Camp in July and August. In each two-week session, campers learn and practice

Address: Valmont Bike Park, Valmont & Airport Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $395 Dates: May 25-Aug. 14 Ages: Grades 2 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Program: Weekly camps offered at Valmont Bike Park with Avid 4 Adventure. Enjoy exploring Valmont Bike Park in this instruction-based program

BOULDERBALLETSCHOOL BBS alumna Jordan Richardson, currently dancing with Ballet West.

Summer Program!

Voted “Best Dance Studio” by the Boulder Weekly annually since 2008! We offer: Classes for all ages & levels, June 8 - Aug. 8 Boulder’s Broadway Bound! musical theater dance workshop, ages 5 - 11, June 15 - 26 Summer Intensive for experienced dancers aged 9 and up, July 13 - 31 Master Classes for students and professionals, Aug. 10 - 14

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Summer music camps and classes for all ages.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES and learn or enhance your riding skills through increasingly challenging activities, exercises, and differing terrain. Phone: (720) 249-2412 Website: Avid4.com

Blast Off! Science Camp Address: North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $208-$260 Dates: June 1- July 13 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

Breckenridge Recreation Department Summer Camps Address: 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge Registration Deadline: June 3 Cost: $20/day-$200/week Dates: June 3-Aug. 21 Ages: 3 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Breckenridge is your kid’s favorite mountain getaway! Young visitors can try out a variety of exciting day camps, from exploring the wild, rock climbing, learning a sport or just making new mountain friends. Come for one day or come for all – every day we discover the natural beauty and fantastic amenities and events throughout Summit County. Phone: (970) 453-1734 Website: breckenridgerecreation.com

Cal-Wood Summer Camps Address: 2282 County Road 87 Registration Deadline: No deadline Costs: Vary by camp Dates: Weekly; June-August Ages: 8 to 18 Gender: Co-Ed Type: Overnight Camp Details: Variety of activities (archery, high ropes courses, primitive skills, backcountry travel, backcountry cooking, hiking, camping, and ﬁshing). Overnight facilities include tents and rustic cabins in a private foothill setting. Energetic, experienced camp staff. Financial aid is available. Phone: (303) 449-0603 Website: calwood.org

Cheley Colorado Camps Address: 3960 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park Registration Deadline: June 18 Cost: $5,300 Dates: June 17-July 13, July 15-Aug. 10 Ages: 9 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Spend your summer hiking, 22

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backpacking, horse riding, mountain biking, climbing, rafting, SUP boarding and more. Our mission states, “We build the lasting character and resiliency of young people, creating unique life experiences in a challenging and nurturing natural environment.” Campers from over 45 states and 25 countries attended Cheley in 2014. Phone: (303) 377-3616 Website: cheley.com

Circle of the Silver Sun Address: The Starhouse in Boulder, and at private property in Nederland. 3476 Sunshine Canyon, Boulder Registration Deadline: April 25 Cost: $250-$350 Dates: July 20-25 Ages: 9 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Circle of the Sun is an initiatory journey and a dedication. It opens to children a landscape shaped by tales of heroines and heroes seeking their place in the wider circle of the community. The camp invites children to ﬁnd a sense of belonging in the heart of nature itself and to seek their role in the human community. Working through expressive movement, painting, crafting, outdoor skills, writing, creating plays and cooperative games, friendships will be formed, mysteries unveiled, and heart-strength awakened. The children will have the chance to share their creative work with a gathering of parents and friends at the end of each session. Created by innovative educator, dancer, and wilderness guide, Laura Melling, MA, IDMA, as the sequel to her Fairy Tale Forest program, this camp intends to assist children in ﬁnding their voice within a community of peers oriented toward love and knowledge of the local and mythic forest. This program will be offered in Boulder and Nederland. Phone: (303) 918-6183 Website: mythmovearts.org/circle-ofthe-silver-sun

Cure Organic Farm Kids’ Farm Camp Address: 7416 Valmont Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 2 Cost: $280/week Dates: June 1- Aug. 6 Ages: 6 to 9 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Kids’ Farm Camp allows children to experience the workings of a small, organic farm. Campers participate in farm chores such as weeding, composting, harvesting, collecting eggs, feeding the pigs and planting. They explore the ecosystem of the farm and wild-craft seeds for projects. Art, cooking and play are also an important part of camp. Phone: (303) 666-6397 Website: cureorganicfarm.com/kidscamp.htm

Earth & Sky Discovery Camp Address: 80 Garden Center, Suite 354, Broomﬁeld Registration Deadline: No Deadline Ages: Varies Dates: June 1-Aug. 20 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Exploring our natural environment, people & local history through ﬁeld trips, hiking, storytelling and hands on experience. Not only will we have fun through swimming, games and crafts, we will learn practical skills and knowledge while emphasizing the need to honor the land & life we encounter. Each of our three four-week sessions for only 6 kids can stand alone or build on each other. Website details all content, activities and pick up locations. Register for any or all sessions for a unique and meaningful experience for your child’s summer that will last a lifetime. Phone: (303) 604-1311 Website: earthskycamps.com

Fairy Tale Forest Address: The Starhouse in Boulder and at a private property in Nederland. 3476 Sunshine Canyon, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $225-$325 Dates: June and July Ages: 3.5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Fairy Tale Forest is an immersion in wonder and joy among the mysteries and magic of nature, within an environment of imaginative community such as pervades the world of fairy tales and legends. Children at FTF spend the day in a serene forest environment hearing stories and music, dancing, painting and crafting. The day unfolds at a gentle pace as we learn, work and play together, basking in the beauty and joy of summertime in the woods. Children spend the day with one teacher: innovative Waldorf educator, dancer and poet Laura Melling, MA, IDMA. Our movement journeys are accompanied by nationally-renowned Harpist and composer Margot Krimmel. 2015 marks the sixth year of Fairy Tale Forest enchantment in the Boulder foothills. We have camps in Boulder and Nederland. Phone: (303) 918-6183 Website: mythmovearts.org/fairy-taleforest

Type: Day Camp Program: An all day fly fishing camp just for kids, with an emphasis on fishing. Your child will learn to fly fish on the waters in and around Boulder in a fun and friendly environment with plenty of supervision. No equipment is needed, we supply everything: rods, reels, leaders, tippets and flies. The three-day camps are for younger anglers; and the four-day camps are for older, more experienced anglers and involve an overnight trip to the Colorado or Rocky Mountain National Park. Additional activities include: fly tying, casting, knots and bugs 101. Pick up and drop off daily at our shop at 1904 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder. Learn to Fly Fish with RMA. Phone: (303) 447-2400 Website: rockymtanglers.com/4/Youth. cls#target

Goats and Gardens Camp Address: North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $275-$344 Dates: June 15-Aug. 10 Ages: 6 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Program: Spend an active week exploring the Children’s Peace Garden, Mountain Flower Goat Dairy and swimming at the rec center. Offered various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

Growing Gardens Children’s Peace Garden Address: 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $185-$300 Dates: June 15 - Aug. 7 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, creating art from nature, and exploring wondrous plants while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! We’ll learn about all the pollinators in the garden like how birds ﬂy and why the honeybees dance. Children learn peace, respect, environmental stewardship and friendship at Growing Garden’s Children’s Peace Garden programs. Phone: (303) 443-9952 Website: growinggardens.org/peacegarden-summer-camps

Fly Fishing Kids Camp Address: Rocky Mountain Anglers, 1904 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: September 1 Cost: $350-$495 Dates: 3 Day: July 7-9; July 14-16; July 21-23; 4 Day: July 27-30; Aug. 3-6 Ages: 7 to 14 Gender: Coeducational March 2015

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Heroes’ Alliance Allenspark Address: Allenspark Registration Deadline: June 8 Cost: $335 Dates: June 19-21, July 17-19 Ages: 14 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Exciting quests, night-time ambushes with foam swords, medieval lodge merriment, and monster-laden wilderness to explore. This live-action roleplaying game is set in a village of 70+ costumed gamers of all ages to undergo fantastic adventures, solve mysteries, read maps and overcome great odds in a world of magic, danger, and heroism. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: RenaissanceAdventures.com

Learn to Row with Colorado Junior Crew Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st St., Boulder Registration Deadline: July 27 Cost: $225 per 2-week session Dates: June 1-12, June 15-26, July 6-17, July 27-Aug. 7 Ages: 13-18 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 Learn to Row camps this summer. Sessions are offered at the beautiful Boulder Reservoir weekday mornings (Monday through Friday) throughout the summer from 7:30-9:30 a.m. CJC summer camps are the perfect time to try this addicting sport – the water is calm and temperatures are warm. Sign up for one session or several. Phone: (206) 501-0426 Website: cjcrew.org

Pali Adventures Address: 30778 Highway 18, P.O. Box 2237, Running Springs, CA Registration Deadline: June 14 Cost: $1945 per week Dates: June 14-Aug. 15 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Pali Adventures is a unique summer camp where kids choose all their own favorite activities. They choose one morning specialty per week from 21 incredible options such as Flying Trapeze, Secret Agent, Watersports, Hollywood Stunts and many more. They choose all of their own afternoon activities, then come together in the evening for camp-wide night programs. Kids feel they can try amazing new things and be successful, because we provide a very supportive and encouraging environment. Our campers are from all over the United States and the world. Transportation available from March 2015

LAX and ONT airports. Phone: (909) 867-5743 Website: paliadventures.com

Renaissance Adventures Address: Boulder, Longmont, Denver & Littleton locations Registration Deadline: Aug. 14 Cost: $299-$499 Dates: June 1-Aug. 19 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Be the hero of a mythic quest. Kids work as a team in small groups of like age to solve mysteries and riddles, overcome perilous challenges, negotiate peace treaties, and battle with foam swords to save the kingdom. For over 20 years, we have led fun, outdoor experiential education programs that won us multiple awards. Phone: (303) 786-9216 Website: RenaissanceAdventures.com

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Reservoir Camps Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $160-$410 Dates: June 1-Aug. 10 Ages: 5-17 Gender: Coeducational Program: Spend a summer week learning to sail with Community Sailing of Colorado or enjoying a variety of active water sports in one of our Water Sports Camps. Phone: (303)413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

March 23 - 27 · 9am - 3pm Now kids can enjoy their favorite summer camp activities during spring break. At our beautiful setting near Eldorado Canyon, kids integrate the body-mind-heart benefits of yoga with arts and crafts, games, music, field trips, theater, hiking, and more. All sessions for the 2015 summer camps are now full. Thank you for your support!

Rock Climbing Camp Address: Denver Mountain Guiding, Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $60/day Dates: June 8-11, June 15-18, June 2229, July 20-23 Ages: 7 to 10 and 10 to 14 Type: Coeducational Type: Day Camp

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Program: Denver Mountain Guiding is offering four-day rock climbing camps for kids. In these camps, kids will enjoy rock climbing, rock climbing instruction, team building, rappelling, bouldering and other fun activities! Our goal in our summer camps is to engage the kids in outdoor rock climbing in a fun and safe environment, while hanging out with friends. Kids may choose to participate in one, a few or all of the days for $60/day. Camps are divided in age groups of 7-10 and 10-14. Phone: (303) 884-2755 Website: denvermountainguiding.com/ Summer_Camps.php

Rock Climbing & Slacklining Address: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive & Boulder Rock Club, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $375 Dates: June 8-Aug. 3 Ages: 6 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Program: Join the Boulder Rock Club for a fun indoor rock climbing and slackline experience. Offered various weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 447-2804 Website: BPRcamps.org

Sunﬂower Farm Summer Camp Address: 11150 Prospect Road, Longmont Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $279 to $468 Dates: June 1-July 31 Ages: 3-14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Different programs available for ages 3-8 (one day a week for 9 weeks) and ages 5-14 (9 one-week long camps). These programs are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Children grouped by age and friend requests. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, horse rides, gardening, art, and just oldfashioned play, such as climbing hay bales, zip line, tree houses, tire swings and so much more. Multiple-session discount. Sign up for several sessions – these camps are never the same. Phone: (303) 774-8001 Website: sunﬂowerfarminfo.com

Swift Nature Camp Address: W7471 Ernie Swift Road, Minong, WI Registration Deadline: June 30 Cost: $600 per week Dates: 2, 3 and 6-week programs Ages: 6 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Swift Nature Camp is an overnight nature camp for boys and girls ages 6-15. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities 24

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while increasing a child’s appreciation for nature, science and the environment. Phone: (630) 654-8036 Website: swiftnaturecamp.com

Thorne Summer Camp Address: P.O. Box 19107, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $285 and up Dates: June 1-Aug. 14 Ages: 3 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program Details: 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 aged 3 to 15 in two stunning locations; Waterton Canyon in Littleton and in Boulder. Kids will have a blast practicing important survival skills, exploring forests and streams, learning about local plants and animals, and getting their hands on tadpoles, crawﬁsh, grasshoppers and more! Our experienced, CPR and ﬁrst-aid trained instructors help facilitate student learning and appreciation for the outdoors while keeping them safe. Students complete the program with a newfound respect and awe of nature, increased understanding of the environment and a desire to get back outside. Phone: (303) 499-3647 Website: thornenature.org/programs/ summer-camps

horseback riding and/or rafting. Phone: (970) 445-0644 Website: utespringselc.org/programs/ summer-camp-programs/

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Address: 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 106 Nederland Registration Deadline: Aug. 14 Cost: $55-$65/day Dates: June 8-Aug. 14, 2015 Ages: 5 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Summer Camps in the Wild engage young people from all over the region in top quality nature education experiences which are also fun and safe. Wild Bear’s full day workshops in the mountains begin and end at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in downtown Nederland. All workshops are designed to meet the needs of speciﬁc age groups and engage children in the details for their backyard. Workshops often integrate artistic and musical interpretation and are loads of fun. Phone: (303) 258-0495 Website: wildbear.org

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Ute Springs Experiential Learning Center Address: P.O. Box 5799, Eagle Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $250-$375 /week Dates: 6/15/2015 to 8/14/15 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Ute Springs ELC offers something for every age range from elementary Adventure Camp through high school Leadership/Counselor-in-Training programs. All of our camps offer four-days of programming with the overnight components. All elementary programs offer a one-night overnight while the middle and high school programs offer a three-night experience. Activities are all outdoor-based and may include: hiking, ﬁshing, orienteering, equine facilitated learning, boating, ropes courses,

Address: 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 106, P.O. Box 3017, Nederland Registration Deadline: Aug. 15 Cost: $15-$65 Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Ages: 3 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Wild Bear Summer Camp offers a fantastic combination of nature education, adventure and loads of fun! Children are dropped off at the nature center or ride the shuttle up from Boul-

der with our staff. Programs are agespeciﬁc and begin and end in the nature center. Each group (NederRangers age 5-6, Mountain Rangers, age 6-7, Wild Naturalists, age 8-9 and Mountain Youth ages 10 and older) head out to Mud Lake, private land or permitted trails on Roosevelt National Forest and Indian Peaks Wilderness. Get out of the heat and head to the mountains where it’s cool! Phone: (303) 258-0495 Website: wildbear.org

YMCA of Boulder Valley Adventure Day Camps Address: Based at 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $365-$425 Dates: June 1-Aug 14 Ages: 3rd to 8th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join the Y for land adventures and water thrills this summer. The Y’s newly expanded Adventure Camps now include three different options: Campers will progress from basic skills to advanced skills in our rock climbing, whitewater stand up paddleboarding and ﬂatwater stand up paddleboarding. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org

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Address: Mount Evans Hospice, 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen Registration Deadline: June 19 Cost: $150 (scholarships available) Dates: June 26-28 and July 24-26 Ages: 6 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: A weekend camp that addresses the special needs of grieving children. Offers children a supportive environment in which they can gain an understanding of grief and loss. Grief workshops are balanced with recreational activities. Phone: (303) 674-6400 Website: CampComfort.com

Address: St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: July 15 Cost: $150-$188 per week Dates: June 1- July 24 Ages: 13 to 17; 18 and older Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: SCOPE offers recreational programs and activities for individuals of all abilities. SCOPE Teen & Adult campers will experience a wide variety of activities, including crafts, swimming, life skills, and social and educational outings. Please note, SCOPE Camp is a summer recreation program, not day care program. Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/ scope-therapeutics-special-needs/scope-camp

SPIRITUAL Highlands Camp Address: P.O. Box 66, Allenspark Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $250-600 Dates: June 14 - July 24 Ages: 5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Experience all Highlands

Camp has to offer as you canoe, rock climb, zip line, hike, and shoot archery in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Make new friends as you learn more about God, sing songs around the campﬁre, and appreciate all the great outdoors has to offer. Phone: (303) 747-2888 Website: highlandscamp.org

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SPORTS ABC Kids Climbing Address: 1960 32nd Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 21 Cost: $150-$495 Dates: June 1- Aug. 21 Ages: 4 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: We offer 3-day or 5-day camps (full or half-day) with the option of climbing indoors, outdoors or a combination.Each week will include opportunities for teamwork and leadership through climbing, slacklining, art projects, Leave No Trace principles, group games, special events and guests. Phone: (303) 443-5437 Website: abckidsclimbing.com

July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 Ages: 7 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp Boulder. For ages 7 to 13. half-day camp. 9 a.m. to 12 noon (1 to 4 p.m. on selected weeks) Monday through Friday. We provide all the instruction and equipment needed for a safe and fun introduction to the sport of fencing. Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our website for camp details and to pre-register. Discount for multiple weeks/siblings. Camp schedule subject to change based on pre-registration. Phone: (303) 443-6557 Website: ncfencers.org

Boulder Bears Youth Football

Beginning Fencing at Northern Colorado Fencers Address: 1949 33rd St., Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 10 Cost: $195/session Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19,

Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $250; Early Bird Discount $25 by April 15. Dates: Practice starts July 27. Season is August through November Ages: 7 to 13 Type: Day Camp Program: Boulder Bears is Boulder’s only youth tackle football program. We not only teaches our players football fundamentals, but also we build conﬁdence, character and pride in growth of the team as a whole. We are a dynamic,

volunteer run community with a dedicated and enthusiastic group of coaches that take the safety and development of your children very seriously. Overall, our goal is to create lifelong enthusiasts of the great game of football. Website: boulderbearsfootball.com

Boulder Indoor Soccer Camp Address: 3203 Pearl St., Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 17 Cost: $40 - $275 Dates: May 26-Aug. 21 Ages: 4 to 15 years old Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: We will offer Summer camps all summer long. Every week (June through August) our coaching staff will run morning, afternoon and full day camps, with an evening option available as well. Players can register for individual days or for the entire week. Multiple day registration discounts available.

Phone: (303) 440-0809 Website: boulderindoorsoccer.com/ youths/youths_summer.php

Broomfield Blitz Football Address: Broomfield Registration Deadline: June 15 Cost: $190 Residents; $200 Non Resident Dates: Practice starts August 10 Ages: Kindergarten to 8th Grade Type: Day Camp Program: The Broomfield Blitz Football Club is a competitive youth football chapter of the Jefferson County Midget Football Association. It fields teams based on grade level with flag football for Kindergarten and 1st grade and tackle football for 2nd to 8th grade level, playing teams from across the Denver metro area including Arvada, Brighton, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood and Wheatridge. Website: broomfieldfootball.net

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SPORTS Camp RMTC Address: 1345 28th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: from $205 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 4 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Welcome to Boulder County’s premier tennis camp. RMTC offers full and half day camps centering on tennis and featuring a full compliment of sports and activities.Your children will enjoy tennis, swimming, basketball, soccer and the arts (for age 10 and younger) and overall athletic development. Phone: (303) 449-5033 Website: rmtenniscenter.com

CATS Camp Address: Colorado Athletic Training School, 2400 30th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $80-$390. Dates: June 8-12 (Team Camp), June 22-26, July 13-17, Aug. 3-7 (RecCamp), June 8,10 & July 27, 29 (Trampoline, Fun & Fit Camp), July 20,22,24 (Preschool Cub Club Camp) Ages: Varies on camp (grouped by age and ability)

Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Voted Best of Boulder County 2012,13,14 for Gymnastics and Dance Studios Colorado Athletic Training School - CATS Camp’s mission is to offer safe, fun and challenging gymnastics and fitness instruction. Our professional staff is USAG certified and are NCIS background checked. Our facility is well equipped, clean and cool in the hot summers. CATS is a locally owned, independent business for 28 years. 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. • Team Level Camp: June 8-12; 9:00 a.m.-varies • Recreational through Team Level Camp (Ages 6-14): June 22-26, July 13-17, Aug. 3-7; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Cub Club Preschool Camp (Ages 3-7): July 20, 22, 24; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Fun Camp: Trampoline, Tumble, Fabric and Fitness (all ages): June 8, 10 and July 27, 29; 9 a.m.-12p.m. Phone: (303) 939-9699 Website: catsgym.com

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Colorado Conservatory of Dance’s Summer Camps Address: 3001 Industrial Lane #12, Broomﬁeld Registration Deadline: No Deadline Ages: Varies by age and level Dates: June 22-Aug. 1 Ages: Toddlers to Adult Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: CCD will introduce your youngest dancers to the world of dance, including our Dance With Me for toddlers, StoryTime Ballet Camp, and our Fairytale Ballet Camp. We also offer programs for beginners who are 9+. Ballet Expressions is a unique program for children with physical and cognitive needs. We also have programs for intermediate and advanced dancers preparing them to excel in classical and contemporary repertoire. Phone: (303) 466-5685 Website: ccdance.org/classes/summerprograms

Colorado Junior Crew Rowing Camp Address: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st St., Boulder Registration Deadline: July 27 Cost: $225 per 2-week session Dates: June 1-12, June 15-26, July 6-17, July 27-Aug. 7

Ages: 13-18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Older kids who want to try a new sport as well as experienced rowers who want to improve can take advantage of calm water and warm temperatures at the Boulder Reservoir during 2-week rowing camps offered weekday mornings throughout the summer. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9:30am. Both sweep and sculling instruction is offered – visitcjcrew.org for schedules. Sign up for one session or several. Phone: (206) 501-0426 Website: cjcrew.org

Flatirons Gymnastics Summer Camps Address: 2645 Industrial Ln., Broomﬁeld Registration Deadline: Early Bird Registration by, April 25th, for a discounted rate. Registration is open until the Friday before each camp week. Cost: $150-$325 Dates: June 22 to 26: Mad Scientist Camp, July 13 to 17 Mystery Camp, July 20 to 24 Preschool Animal Camp, July 27 to 31 Gymnastics Camp Ages: 6 to 12 for School Age Camps, 3 to 5 for Preschool Camps Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp, with full and half

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SPORTS day options. Full day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Half day 9 a.m. to 12 noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Also choose from 3 or 5 day camps. Program Details: Our themed camps are activity based camps where campers will participate in games, crafts, and group activities. Theme camps will have special guest visits to learn more about the camps theme, previous camps have had visits from the Butterﬂy Pavilion. Theme camps will include some gymnastics instruction. Our Gymnastic camps are half day only camps, where recreational gymnasts will have more time to perfect their gymnastic skills. Phone: (303)465-6303 Website: ﬂatironsgymnastics.com/camps

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls Address: Douglas Elementary School, 840 75th St., Boulder Registration Deadline: June 30 Cost: $375/week. Multiple week discount available. Dates: June 8-July 17. Ages: 4 to 14 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program: Game On! has spent years devoted to inspiring GIRLS, ages PreK - 8th, through its proven teaching methodology, fun programming and spirited traditions. Name a sport – we play it with the added beneﬁt of playing multiple sports daily. We know that learning the right way and understanding the sport leads to increased conﬁdence and the ability to enjoy. Join us and feel #ProudToPlayLikeAGirl #GirlsCan #SportsEmpower #GirlTalk #CharacterCounts Phone: (847) 229-9959 Website: gameonsportscamp.com

ment are included. Weeklong Camps run Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during June, July and August. Phone: (303) 757-7718 Website: communitysailing.org

Marcelo Balboa Soccer Camps Address: Williams Field at Community Park, 1350 Coalton Road, Superior Registration Deadline: May 29 (June 1 Camp), June 5 (June 8 Camp), July 17 (July 20 Camp), July 24 (July 27 Camp) Cost: $145 Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages: 6 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: As a camp participant, each day you’ll do warm-up and stretching combined with fun games, work on technical training, dribbling, receiving, ball control, heading and shooting, play mini games where newly learned skills are applied, and ﬁnish each day with cool down and stretching. Camp is from 9am-1pm. We feel that soccer camp should be a fun experience. Our goal is to provide a fun, challenging environment where campers have an opportunity to develop both as individuals and as soccer players. Phone: (303) 499-3675 Website: superiorrec.com

gain strength through an age appropriate, periodized and individualized program that incorporates both Olympic style weightlifting and more traditional strength training techniques. In addition, speed development is produced through various drills and exercises that teach proper running mechanics along with increasing the athletes ability to move and change direction quickly and efﬁciently. The program will also improve overall athleticism including hand-eye coordination, ambidexterity, agility, foot quickness, vertical jump, mental focus, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to maximize your athletic potential. Phone: (303) 485-2550 Website: power-speed-strength.com

No Limits Track & Field Club Address: 1140 Boston Ave., Unit G, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $219-$569 Dates: May 8-Aug. 15 Ages: Grades 6-12 & Adults Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The No Limits T&F program equips athletes with the confidence, knowledge, skill and ability to compete successfully at the State, Regional and National Level. No Limits T&F is designed to improve the athlete’s power, technique, event specific conditioning and mental fortitude. Additionally the program will assist the field event athlete with the technical components required to achieve maximal jump heights and distances along with maximal throw distances. Athletes will benefit immensely from the education, core strengthening, muscular endurance and energy systems training/conditioning. Practices and meets will be held throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 485-2550 Website: power-speed-strength.com

Parkour Summer Camps

Junior Sailing Camps Address: 5565 N 51st St., Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 14 Cost: $375-$435 Dates: June 1-Aug. 14 Ages: 5-17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Community Sailing of Colorado’s Summer Sailing Camps at the Boulder Reservoir are ideal courses for all children (ages 5-17) to learn the sport of sailing. Instructors will introduce new skills daily in a safe and comfortable environment, making the experience effective and lots of FUN. Instruction, sailboats and safety equip28 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

No Limits Strength, Speed & Athleticism Training Address: No Limits Sports Performance & Fitness, 1140 Boston Ave., Unit G, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $109 - $229 Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 4th to 12th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: No Limits Sports Performance and Fitness is offering speed and strength training for athletes in 4th grade or above. Classes are offered Monday-Friday at various times throughout the summer. Athletes will

Address: 3850 Frontier Ave., Suite 250, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 31 Cost: $250 to $300 Dates: June 1-Aug. 7 Ages: 5 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Parkour was in every single one of us as a kid; jumping off swings, climbing trees, and hopping over cracks in the sidewalk. Parkour is a great way for youth to focus their energy into fun and functional movements. Training with us is fun and feels more like playing than exercising. Because of this, your kids will keep coming back for more, moving their body in challenging new ways, and gaining valuable strength and mobility needed to live a safe and healthy life. Phone: (720) 432-0279 Website: APEXMovementBoulder. com/summercamps

Peak to Peak Soccer Academy Address: 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $125 Dates: June 1-5 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. Players come to this camp both as beginners as well as advanced individuals. One of the nice things about this camp is the great number of High School athletes who help out as counselors. Phone: (303) 453-4794 Phone: peaktopeak.org/pages/Peakto Website: PeakCS/Athletics_Activities/ Athletics/Camp_Information

Rocky Mountain Hockey Schools Address: P.O. Box 880, Kittredge Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: $475-$1295 Dates: June 8-Aug. 14 Ages: 8 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Defensive & Offensive Concepts Camp (11-18 year old players, all abilities): 9:15 am - 4:15 p.m. daily, 3 hours on-ice per day, 90 minutes off ice per day. SportsBoard Player Assessment Campers must pack their lunches daily. Schedules subject to change due to registration levels up to one week before the ﬁrst day of camp. The Defensive segment will cover defensive tactics, coverages, checking, body play, gap control, positioning, defensive theory, transitions, jumping into the play and defending odd-man rushes. The Offensive segment will focus on offensive theory, face-offs, sustaining an attack, cycling, attacking with speed, odd-man rushes for, offense at the puck, offense away from the puck and support. Skills, Drills, & Small Area Games (6-10yrs) 6-10 year old players, all abilities 9:15am - 4:15pm daily 3 hours on-ice per day 90 minutes off ice per day SportsBoard Player Assessment Campers must pack their lunches daily Schedules subject to change due to registration levels up to one week before the ﬁrst day of camp The age groups that we will work with in these camps will be 6 to 10 years of age. As all of us know players under 10 need to work on fundamentals and skills in a fun learning environment. The skating that will be covered will March 2015

SPORTS work on edges, skating stride backward and forward, crossover, stopping, turning, quicker starts, and transitional skating. Puck skills like passing, stickhandling, and over all better control of the puck will be covered in full detail. All of these skills will be taught in full detail. After the skills are improved the staff will show how to use the skills in game situations within small area games and hockey speciﬁc drills. Dryland Training (11-18 years): Strength and Conditioning Coach Sady Tobin implements dryland training in conjunction with RMHS on-ice drills and lessons. Phone: (877) 848-7647 Website: rmhshockey.com

Skyhawks Sports Address: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $145 Dates: June 8-Aug. 3 Ages: 4 to 12 Gender: Coeducational 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) 441-4427 Website: BPRcamps.org

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com

Address: 1750-1 30th Street #431 Registration Deadline: Varies Cost: $120 - $749 Dates: March 1-October 31 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Outdoor Adventure Camp Program: Mountain bike summer camps, team programs and racing. Flexible schedule. Easy to advanced trail riding allows young riders the opportunity to master new skills in a safe, fun and supportive environment. All abilities are welcome. Girl’s only camps and co-ed camps available. Weekly summer camps June through August. Weekend, after school and team programs February through October. Phone: (303) 447.8014 Website: ridesmba.org

Square State Skate Summer Skateboarding

Soccer Day Camp Address: 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $150 half day; $300 full day Dates: July 6-10 Ages: 5 to 8 (half day); 9 to 14 (full day Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Coaches from Longmontbased St. Vrain FC will be on site to instruct campers on all areas of soccer, including dribbling, passing and shooting, in a fun-ﬁlled and friendly environment. All experience levels are welcome! For full day campers, each day will also include pool time, movie time, lunch and additional soccer-related fun!

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Address: Louisville, Lafayette, Arvada, Erie and Thornton Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Lessons: $20/day, $80/week; Camps: $70/day, $320/week Dates: June 1 - Aug. 14 Ages: 5 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Program: Square State Skate provides skateboard instruction and guidance for children of all ages, allowing your youngsters’ skills, passion and personality to grow in a safe, fun environment. Phone: (720) 441-4047 Website: Squarestatesskate.com

Summer Group Swim Lessons Address: 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $68-$102 Dates: June 1-26 and July 6-31 Ages: 2 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Program: Group Swim lessons are a great way for children to improve their swimming technique, meet new friends, and have fun. LAC swim instructors are Red Cross certiﬁed in First Aid and

CPR. We offer a wide variety of group swim lessons that cater to all ages and ability levels, whether you have never stepped in a pool before, or have gills growing behind our ears, the LAC has a group swim program for you. SWIM CLASSES: Minnows & Sharks and Level 1-7 We offer two 4-week sessions and private swim lessons year round. Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com

Super-Soaker Camp Address: 10 Mountain View Avenue, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $79-$99 Dates: July 20-24 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 so much more. These are just a few of the fun games that the LAC’s certiﬁed swim staff will play with you. Must be able to swim without help to attend. Bring your swim suit, sunscreen, sneakers and towel. Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com

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SPORTS Tennis Address: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $104/$260 Dates: June 2-Aug. 10 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational Program: Various full and half day tennis camp options available most weeks throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 413-7270 Website: BPRcamps.org

game. The camp will be coached by veteran coaches and experienced college and elite club players from all over the country. Learn, play and have fun with Ultimate! Discs are provided - free disc with registration. Cleats or running shoes are required, no other equipment needed. Camp is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Phone: (303) 499-3675 Website: superiorrec.com

Top-Spin Tennis Camp Address: 10 Mountain View Avenue, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $79-$99 Dates: June 1-5 and July 27-31 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Steve Williams, LAC Junior Tennis Academy Head USPTA Certiﬁed Pro & 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. Bring your sneakers, racquet, swimsuit and towel. Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com

Ultimate Frisbee Camp Address: Scanlan Field at Community Park, 1350 Coalton Road, Superior Registration Deadline: June 12 for June 15 Camp, July 10 for July 13 Camp, Aug. 7 for Aug. 10 Camp Cost: $80 Dates: June 15-18, July 13-16, Aug. 10-13 Ages: 11 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting, non-contact team sport that mixes elements from soccer, basketball and American football into one high energy

Volleyball Camp Address: 10 Mountain View Avenue Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $79-$99 Dates: July 13-17 Ages: 8-12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Join Holli Stetson-Former Longmont High Head Volleyball Coach and the Longmont High School Volleyball Team for a week of fun and learning. The camp will focus on teaching basic volleyball skills in a fun and exciting environment. Bring your sneakers, towel, swimsuit, and love for the game of volleyball Phone: (303) 772-4700 Website: longmontathleticclub.com

Volleyball Strength & Speed Training

University of Colorado Sports Camps Address: CU Campus, Boulder Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $25-$600 Dates: May through Aug. 4-18 Gender: Coeducational Program: Day and overnight camps for all ages from May to August. This is the opportunity to learn your favorite sports from Your Team, the Colorado Buffaloes. CU Athletics offers summer sport camps for the following sports: football, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, golf, ski, volleyball and soccer. The camps provide a chance to work with CU coaches and athletes, experience life on campus, and play where the Buffaloes play. Phone: (303) 492-7931 Website: cubuffs.com/camps

Address: No Limits Sports Performance & Fitness, 1140 Boston Ave., Unit G, Longmont Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $109 Dates: May 26-Aug. 14 Ages: 6th - 12th grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: No Limits Sports Performance and Fitness is offering speed and strength training for volleyball players in 6th-12th grade. Athletes will gain strength through an age appropriate, periodized and individualized program that incorporates both Olympic style weightlifting and more traditional strength training techniques. In addition, speed development is produced through various drills and exercises that teach proper movement mechanics along with increasing the athletes ability to move and change direction quickly and efﬁciently. The program will also improve overall athleticism including hand-eye coordination, ambidexterity, agility, foot quickness, vertical jump, mental focus, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to maximize your athletic potential.

Phone: (303) 485-2550 Website: power-speed-strength.com

Xtreme Altitude Summer Camps Address: 1405 S. Public Rd. Lafayete Registration Deadline: Early Bird Registration by April 25, for a discounted rate. Registration is open until the Friday before each camp week. Cost: $150-$325 Dates: June 15 to 19 Wild West Camp, June 22 to 26 Preschool Disney Camp and Gymnastics Camp, July 6 to 10 Gymnastics Camp, July 27 to 31 Ninja Camp and Preschool Little Einstein Camp. Ages: 6 to 12 for School Age Camps, 3 to 5 for Preschool Camps Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Our themed camps are activity based camps where campers will participate in games, crafts, and group activities. Theme camps will have special guest visits to learn more about the camps theme, previous camps have had visits from the Butterﬂy Pavilion. Theme camps will include some gymnastics instruction. Gymnastic camps are half day only camps, where recreational gymnasts will have more time to perfect their gymnastic skills. Phone: (720)887-6752 Website: xtremealtitude.com

With more than 70 camps over seven weeks, you could attend a different camp every week!

All Skill Levels ● Ages 4 -14 ● We Play it All

Join us this summer & feel proud to play like a girl! Phone: 847.229.9959 Email: info@gameonsportscamp.com Location: Douglass Elementary School, Boulder

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SPORTS YMCA of Boulder Valley Sports, Skateboarding and Cycling Camps Address: 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Prices vary Dates: June 1-Aug. 14 Ages: 1st-10th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Y sports camps will include both traditional and non-traditional sports practice and games all aimed to develop individual skill and team work...and of course, for kids to have fun and make friends. Campers will play a different sport each week and participate in traditional camp activities. Y Riders Cycling Camp and Y Skateboarding Camp also available throughout the summer. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org

TRADITIONAL cooking, story/reading time, ﬁeld trips.

AO Camps Address: 11902 Camp Eden Rd., Golden Registration Deadline: Aug. 8 Cost: $965-$990/Weekly Dates: June 28-Aug. 8 Ages: 7 to 15 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: Front Range Foothills, 1 and 2 weeks. Develop authentic relationships with friends and nature at our beautiful 135-acre camp with a private, natural lake. Hiking, sailing, climbing, horseback riding, backpacking, crafts, music and more. Discounts and camperships available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Phone: (720) 249-2997 Website: aocamps.com

Bixby Summer Camp Address: 4760 Table Mesa Drive Registration Deadline: No deadline Cost: See website for details Dates: June 1- Aug. 28 Ages: 5 to 10 Gender: both Type: Day Camp Program Details: Art/crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, games, gardening, drama, free swim, water play,

Phone: (303) 494-7508 Website: bixbyschool.org

math) and art. Sign up for just the weeks you need, or ask about daily drop-in rates if you need more ﬂexibility. Phone: (303) 665-5511 Website: brighthorizons.com

Camp Chief Ouray

Bright Horizons X-Treme Summer Fun Address: 1818 Centennial Drive, Louisville Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $145 - $240 per week Dates: June 1-Aug. 19 Ages: 6 to 10 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: X-Treme Summer Fun at Bright Horizons at Louisville offers school-age children weekly-themed camps with hands on fun learning activities that focus on ﬁtness, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and

Address: 1101 CR 53, P.O. Box 648, Granby Registration Deadline: Aug. 1 Cost: $310-$1000 Dates: June 7-Aug. 14 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: For over a century, Camp Chief Ouray (CCO) has been the adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids age 7-17. Campers live in cabins with two counselors and six to nine other children of their own gender and age. Each cabin is under the direct leadership of a college-aged counselor. Counselors receive extensive training at camp prior to the campers’ arrival. We maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 or lower. Located on 5,100 acres of mountains, valleys, streams and meadows – boredom is simply not an option. Phone: (970) 887-2648 Website: campchiefouray.org

Mountain Bike Camps

Weekly Summer Camps -

Weekend, After School,Team Programs and Race Series

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TRADITIONAL Camp Quest Colorado Address: 5782 Yukon St., Arvada Registration Deadline: July 1 Cost: Choose your price! $500, $600, $700 or $800 Dates: Aug. 10-Aug. 16 Ages: 7 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Freethinking Science & Adventure Sleepaway Camp Program: At Camp Quest, children are free to think, open to wonder, and prime for discovery. Featuring HUGE activities like hands-on science, ﬁshing, sunrise canoeing, stargazing through a 14” telescope, nature hikes, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wilderness camping, mountaineering, campﬁres, smores and new friends and memories to last a lifetime. Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: campquestco.org

City Of Lafayette Summer Day Camp Address: 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $140/$150 per week Dates: June 8 - Aug. 7 Ages: K to 5th Grade Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Lafayette’s talented group of counselors lead fun games, creative crafts and wild adventures: including swimming and off-site field trips. Come join us and see all that we have to offer. Our oldest campers, the 9-11 age groups, will have more activities and field trips geared specifically to their age. Come to our Informational Parent Night on May 21 for more information. Phone: (303) 665-0469 Website: cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Dawson Summer Camps Address: 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette Registration Deadline: June 1 Cost: $250-$375 Dates: June 1 - July 24 Ages: 5 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Come join us this summer for 7 weeks of Dawson’s 70+ exciting summer camps and programs for ages 5-18. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Between June 1 and July 24, we will offer various 32

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weeklong day camps in academics, arts, music, drama, language, sports, cooking and specialty day camps. Campers will receive a full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall every day and take a break to cool off in the pool daily. Phone: (303) 381-0756 Website: dawsonschool.org/summercamps

Earth & Sky Discovery Camp Address: 80 Garden Center, Suite 354, Broomﬁeld Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: See website Dates: June 1 - Aug. 20 Ages: 8 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Exploring our natural environment, people and local history through ﬁeld trips, hiking, storytelling and hands on experience. Not only will we have fun through swimming, games and crafts, we will learn practical skills and knowledge while emphasizing the need to honor the land & life we encounter. Each of our three four-week sessions for only six kids can stand alone or build on each other. Website details all content, activities and pick up locations. Register for any or all sessions for a unique and meaningful experience for your child’s summer. Phone: (303) 604-1311 Website: earthskycamps.com

Friends’ School Summer Program Address: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder Registration Deadline: July 31 Cost: $60-$250/week Dates: June 8-July 31 Ages: 3 to 14 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Located in Boulder. Weeklong, morning and afternoon sessions. Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School Camps. Preschool Backyard Camp, Painting Classes, Cooking, Musical Theater, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Circus Stunts, Capoeira, Time-Lapse Photography Art, Technology and Robotics, Backpacking, Cartooning, and more. Phone: (303) 499-1999 Website: FriendsSummerCamp.org

Girl Scouts of Colorado Address: 3801 E. Florida Ave., Suite 720, Denver Registration Deadline: July 31 Cost: Starting at $50 Dates: June 14-July 31 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Female Type: Day Camp Program: Girl Scout camp is a place where your girl can be a girl – and she can be anything she imagines. She can explore her world, make forever friends, learn to be a leader and push herself to try new things all while having fun outdoors. Girls learn differently than boys and everything at Girl Scout camp is designed to meet girls where they are. No labels. No competition. No boys. There’s just a whole lot of “you go, girl!” Most day camp sessions are ﬁve days per week from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is now underway. Phone: (877) 404-5708 Website: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/camp

Keitanat Har HaShem Address: 3950 Baseline Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: July 3 Cost: $299-$355 Dates: June 1-July 3 Ages: Entering 1st-5th grades Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: One-week sessions. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each week is filled with games, swimming, baking, crafts, field trips, music, social action projects and more. Come for one week or come for all five. Led by popular and talented educators, Caroline Saliman and Leah Boonin, and assisted by enthusiastic and cool teen counselors, one-week sessions include a field trip or two plus fun and games. The summer concludes with a one-night overnight. Phone: (303) 499-7077 Website: campharhashem.org

Lafayette Explorers Summer Camp Address: 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $110-$120 per week Dates: June 8-July 31 Ages: 3 to 5 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Our camp is a wonderful opportunity for 3-5 year olds to embark on fun ﬁlled summer adventures! They will explore nature, art, music, mathematics, science and large motor activities. Our campers will have fun creating new friendships and using their imagination. Phone: (303) 665-0469 Website: cityoﬂafayette.com

BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer Camps Address: 6500 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder (camps held at various BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County) Registration Deadline: 10% earlybird discount through March 27. Registration open for individual camps until one week prior to start date. Cost: $124 - $285 Dates: June 1- Aug. 15 Ages: 2 to 18 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day camps Program Details: Offering camps in science, technology, engineering, sports, visual arts, dance, drama, cooking, horsemanship, Legos, museum, language, handwriting Phone: (720)561-5968 Website: bvsd.org/lll

Kidz Kamp Address: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $220-$275 Dates: June 1- Aug. 17 Ages: 5 to 11 Gender: Coeducational 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

Logan Camp Address: 1005 Yosemite Street, Denver Registration Deadline: May 1 Cost: Choose your price! $400-$500 Dates: Starting June 15 Ages: 4.5 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp with overnight options Program Details: The best in hands-on creativity-driven education combined with the best in summer camp. Welcome to a world created by kids for kids. Logan Camp is a program designed for the dreamer, fueled by imagination, and celebrated by parents. Are you a Jedi? March 2015

TRADITIONAL Superhero? Wizard? Pirate? Scientist? Choose from 22 camps, each with a speciﬁc theme, adventure, trips, optional overnights and loads of fun! Phone: (970) 389-5611 Website: logansummercamp.org

Longmont Summer Day Camp Address: St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Registration Deadline: July 24 Cost: $35-$44 per day Dates: May 26-Aug 7 Ages: 5-12 years Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: An activity-based traditional summer camp with swimming twice a week, weekly ﬁeld trips to various Longmont parks, and optional add-on enrichment activities available for an additional fee. Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website:longmontcolorado.gov/departments/ departments-n-z/recreation-services/childrenyouth-teen-programs/summer-day-camp

Mt.View Preschool Summer Play Program Address: 355 Ponca Place, Boulder Registration Deadline: May 15 Cost: $100/week Dates: June 22 - Aug. 6 Ages: 3 to 8 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Mt. View Preschool offers summer play! Summer Play is for children 3 to 8 years old. It is a play based camp with different activities each day, including arts and crafts, water play, playground fun and a picnic lunch. Drop off Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Phone: (303) 494-3557 Website: mvpreschool.org

North Star Camp for Boys Address: 10970 W. Boys Camp Road, Hayward WI Registration Deadline: May 30 Cost: $5,400-$9,500 Dates: June 22-Aug. 14 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. We offer four or eight-week

sessions with diverse programming including adventure, athletics, creative arts and water sports. Our philosophy encourages each camper to feel secure, have fun, develop strong relationships and self-conﬁdence. Phone: (715) 462-3254 Website: NorthStarCamp.com

Sky High Ranch Girl Scouts of Colorado Address: 30924 State Highway 67, Woodland Park Registration Deadline: July 31 Cost: $600 per week average Dates: June 14-July 31 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program: Girl Scout camp is a place where your girl can be a girl – and she can be anything she imagines. She can stand atop a mountain and take in the forever view. She can feel her heartbeat in her ears as she zips down the zipline. She can bow to her fellow campers as they applaud her ﬁrst bullseye. This summer, girls will be able to have those experiences – and hundreds more – at Sky High Ranch near Colorado Springs. There’s no better place for your girl to grow and shine than at Girl Scout camp. Registration is now underway.

Phone: (303) 816-1714 Website: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/camp

Rocky Mountain Day Camp Address: PO Box 270608, Louisville Registration Deadline: July 27 Cost: $355 per week Dates: June 3-Aug. 7 Ages: Kindergarden to 14 years old Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Locations in Boulder and Superior. Sports, swimming, music, rock wall, archery, drama, arts and crafts, Wacky Wednesday, Color War, special events and more. Best staff and ratio (7 to 1). Campers are grouped by age and gender to maximize participation and fun. Your camper will be happy every day at our award winning camp. Phone: (303) 495-5204 Website: rockymtndaycamp.com

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TRADITIONAL Summer Camp Fun Address: Beautiful Savior Lutheran School and Early Learning Center 6995 W. 120th Avenue, Broomﬁeld Registration Deadline: June Cost: $180 per week (full day), $105 per week (half-day) Dates: May 26-Aug. 7 Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years Gender: Coeducational Program: Summer programs consist of a variety of age-appropriate activities. Weekly themes such as Wacky Olympics, Patriotic Camp, Theater & Dance, Art, Science, Legos, Under the Sea, Jungle Animals, Cooking and more. Phone: (303) 469-2049 Website: bsls-broomﬁeld.org

Sunset Academy Summer Camp Address: 711 S. Sunset St., Longmont Registration Deadline: April 20 Cost: $185 week Dates: May 26-Aug. 18 Ages: 5 to 12 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Sunset Academy offers a low ratio summer camp that includes lots of onsite activities mixed with daily excursions 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

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more. We have a fun and educational environment, a large ﬁeld with gazebo and even a garden. Program ﬁlls up fast so call for registration information or stop by for a visit. Phone: (303) 651-6600 Website: sunsetacademy.com

in our onsite saltwater pool and enjoy weekly fun and educational field trips. Academic Preschool for children ages 3 to 4. Kindergarten Prep, Elementary Prep and Intermediate Prep program for children ages 4 to12 will focus on enriching and sharpening academic skills for the fall. Summer camp for children ages 5 to 12, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fun weekly field trips to places including: The Children’s Peace Garden, Swallow Hill Music, Sports Authority Field, SparkFun, The Fort, History Colorado Center, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Bella Glass and The Wild Animal Sanctuary. Phone: (303) 469-6449 Website: broomfieldacademy.com

Ages: 7 to 16 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: The Colorado Mountain Ranch believes in the value of confidence-building outdoor summer activity for children. The Outdoor Adventure experience is an opportunity to learn, grow and have fun. The Colorado Mountain Ranch offers outdoor activities with qualified instruction emphasizing enjoyment and personal skill development. Some of the activities your child will experience include Western riding, horse and animal care, mountainboarding, swimming, gymnastics and trampoline, arts and crafts, archery, Native American Indian Lore, dramatics, music, dance, Frisbee golf, nature, fire ecology and environmental appreciation, outdoor living skills, hiking, camping, tracking, green experiences in sustainable living, sports and games, teen leadership and problem-solving team challenges on the ropes course. Optional weekly overnights and campouts round out each week. Bus transportation is provided to and from Boulder. Phone: (303) 442-4557 Website: coloradomountainranch.com

The Colorado Mountain Ranch Address: 10063 Gold Hill Road, Boulder Registration Deadline: Sept. 10 Cost: $445-545 per week Dates: June 8- Aug. 14

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TRADITIONAL Tomahawk Ranch, Girl Scouts of America Address: 2113 County Road 43, Bailey Registration Deadline: July 31 Cost: $600 per week Dates: June 14- July 31 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Female Type: Overnight Camp Program: Girl Scout camp is a place where your girl can be a girl – and she can be anything she imagines. She can stand atop a mountain and take in the forever view. She can feel her heartbeat in her ears as she zips down the zipline. She can bow to her fellow campers as they applaud her ﬁrst bullseye. This summer, girls will be able to have those experiences – and hundreds more – at Tomahawk Ranch southwest of Denver. There’s no better place for your girl to grow and shine than at Girl Scout camp. Registration is now underway. Phone: (303) 816-1642 Website: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/camp

Tween LOCO Summer Camp Address: Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont Registration Deadline: July 17 Cost: $50-$63 per day Dates: June 1-July 31

Ages: 11 to 13 Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: Experiential-based summer camp that utilizes opportunities within and surrounding downtown Longmont. Campers walk to daily focused activities (i.e. speciﬁc dates for dance, music, science,sports) within weekly themes. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with wrap around care available. Phone: (303) 651-8404 Website: longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreationservices/children-youth-teen-programs/ summer-day-camp

YMCA Camp Santa Maria Address: 51321 US Highway 285, Grant Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: Prices Vary Dates: June 7-Aug. 8 Ages: 6 to 17 Gender: Coeducational Type: Overnight Camp Program: YMCA Camp Santa Maria offers a life-shaping experience that encourages a spirit of community, exploration and adventure. Campers can spend one- or two-week sessions in this picturesque mountain camp: hiking, rock climbing, swimming, kayaking,

June 1 - August 14

playing sports, enjoying drama and art projects, dancing, singing and making friends. The staff strives to create a safe, fun environment and a community where cooperation and understanding prevail and character counts. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcacampsantamaria.org

YMCA of Boulder Valley Fun in the Sun Camp Address: Six locations throughout the Boulder Valley, Louisville/Boulder Registration Deadline: No Deadline Cost: $190-$305 Dates: June 8-Aug. 7 Ages: K to 6th Gender: Coeducational Type: Day Camp Program: A classic summer experience ﬁlled with theme weeks, ﬁeld trips, swimming, games, adventure, arts, crafts, science and projects all led by well-trained and enthusiastic staff. Located at six locations throughout Boulder Valley. Phone: (303) 443-4474 Website: ymcabv.org

Multi-Sport

SUMMER FUN CAMP ALL SPORTS ALL DAY

summer camps 2015 CAMPS FOR KIDS AGES 18 MONTHS TO 17 YEARS

We have something for everyone! March 2015

2015 CAMPS WILL INCLUDE: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Girls Leadership Institute Mine, Craft, Build using LEGO® Jr. Ninjaneering with LEGO® Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO® Robotics Art and Drama Bugs, Butterﬂies and Bees Camp Cursive Cooking and Yoga Camp Eco-Fun Challenge Island CU Science Discovery Sports And more!

• Soccer • Baseball • Kickball • Games + More • Flag Football • Golf • Swimming • 50’ Inflatable Obstacle Course Ages 5-14 all skill levels are welcome. May 29th - August 21st Mon-Fri full and half days Single Days! Weekly Rates! Online Registration!

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Cellphones at summer camp? Parents are part of the problem By Kate Jonuska, Special to the Denver Post

he glows give them away every time, says Matt “Sully” Sullivan. “At night, you see the kid curl over and try to hide that ambient lighting, but it leaks everywhere,” says Sullivan, assistant camp director of Camp Chief Ouray for the YMCA of the Rockies. “You wait until they’re done, and they roll back over, and you’re standing right there saying, ‘Give it here.’ “ Sometimes the device under the covers is a tablet, MP3 player or videogame system, says Sullivan, “But it’s the phones, hands down, we see the most of.” Like most outdoorsy, sleep-away camps across the county, Camp Ouray’s technology policy requests that kids leave their devices at home, and it’s not surprising that campers push back. When looking into how such camp policies are formed and work in action, however, what’s more surprising is who’s most likely to break the rules (hint: It’s not always the kids) and the interesting ways technology is used behind the scenes to keep parents more involved. Parental warning While the kid may be the one caught with a screen in the dark, it seems the trouble with no-tech policies often stems from campers’ parents. For the kids at Tomahawk Ranch, operated by the Girl Scouts of Colorado, co-director Monica “Obi Joe” Gray says the girls ﬁnd their no-technology policy is a natural transition, as their rules are usually similar to policies in place at schools. And for those seeking to thwart those policies, the environment itself is usually deterrent enough. “For one, we still don’t really have service,” says Gray. “With some girls who do bring their phones, within two days or less, it doesn’t work anyway. There’s not power or outlets to charge them, and so they have to give up and move on with camp life.” Though Tomahawk Ranch hosts about 200 girls per week in the summer, Gray can think of only two occasions when campers couldn’t handle leaving their technology — or perhaps its sense of connectedness — behind. In fact, most camp professionals ﬁnd it’s campers’ parents that have a harder time letting go. “The kids are dependent on the 36

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Tyler Edmondson, far right, points out a bird to his students, (from right) Jade Latimore, 11, Topiltzin Martinez, 11, and Marcus Centeno, 10, in Brighton. (Anya Semenoff, Denver Post file) technology, sure, but it’s also the parents,” says Sullivan. “Numerous times parents will give kids their cellphone and slip (it) into their bag and say, ‘Text me at night. Give me that quick update.’ They’re not used to being out of the loop.” For Miriam Shwartz, co-director of Jewish Community Center’s Ranch Camp, that parental paradox is all the more frustrating because her camp prides itself on building values. “In fact, some parents go as far as giving a dummy device that staff members can find, a second one so the child has a back up,” she says. “They know they’re breaking rules and asking their child to break rules, and they’re OK with that. It’s hard to talk about honesty and why rules are in place and the good of the community when parents are willing to go to those extremes and make campers their accomplices.” The real why of the rules These parents usually have good motives, wanting only to keep in touch with their child, but defying no-screen rules can actually also work against many of the valuable experiences camp cultivates, including working on face-to-face communication and safely test-driving independence. “I hear so often now how parents are texting their kids constantly, trying to make sure they’re OK and where they’re at,” says Shwartz, who thinks keeping in touch can ruin the freedom of camp. “For some campers, this is truly the first environment in their life where they’re given the opportunity to

make decisions without the input of a parent. It becomes such an important piece of growing up and maturing, having this ability to make decisions and have failures and build resistance.” In other words, being out of touch is good for child development. “Sometimes communication can increase homesickness,” says Beth Markham, youth programs director for Walking Mountains Science Center camps. “We want them to live in that moment and learn the importance of doing that and saving their stories and experiences for their friends when they get back home.” Devices are also status symbols at camp, she says. “We do have to be careful about the kids that do have those things versus those that don’t,” she says. Ideally, camp should be egalitarian. “We don’t want anyone to feel left out. We want for all the students to have access.” The rules are designed to prevent isolated or isolating use of technology rather than general technical development. So no screens doesn’t mean no high-tech activities. For instance, Tomahawk Ranch offers a digitalphotography and photo-editing classes and sometimes uses iPad astronomy applications during evening events. Tech that does work Parents still feeling the urge to slip their kid that cellphone might be reassured that while technology is being kept out of kids’ hands, administrators are often using high-tech tools behind the scenes to keep families more con

nected. “We actually have one-way e-mail now, which is where parents e-mail our system,” says the Girl Scouts’ Gray, who says the practice is becoming increasingly common at camps. “We take that e-mail, print it off once a day, and give it to their daughter in the form of a letter. It’s like a modern mail call.” Camps are also using social media to show parents closer to real time what their kids are up to. “We have an Instagram, we have a Facebook page, and we also have our website, and we will post on our website with a password-protected system,” says Ouray’s Sullivan, stressing that camps with such sites should be password protected for privacy and safety. “Then we also have a YouTube channel where we have different weekly videos and things like that of really cool stuff like zip-lining, sunsets, evening activities, horseback riding.” They’re using newer technologies to show how much fun traditional outdoor activities can be, and in the end, the latter activities are still a big draw for modern kids, who soon learn to live without their devices and perhaps to live a little better with fellow humans. “When kids come to camp, we want to make sure they’re unplugging ... because they’re missing a lot of interpersonal, face-to-face interaction in their everyday lives,” says Sullivan. “At camp, they get a chance to look up and work on other skills that kids need today, like communication, collaboration and creativity.” March 2015

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FREE!

The Daily Camera & Broomfield Enterprise, in conjunction with the American Camp Association, will present a FREE Summer Camps Fair to help parents with their summer camp plans.

Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Boulder Community Center

Avid4 Adventure BOCO/CCAP (Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program) Boulder Bears Boulder Indoor Sports Broomfield Academy Camp Inc

Participating Camps Include: City of Boulder Parks & Recreation Colorado Mountain Ranch Community Sailing of Colorado Friends’ School Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls Renaissance Adventures Rocky Mountain Day Camp

Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids School of Rock Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures Thorne Nature Experience UC/Science and Discovery Wildflower School of Voice YMCA

FREE Activities for Kids! Including: Climbing Wall with Avid4 Adventure, Foam Sword Fighting with Renaissance Adventures, Face Painting with Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Enter to win a Splash Pass from City of Boulder Parks and Recreation (value $150) and a Free Week of Summer Camp at YMCA (up to $250 value) For information on booth reservations or to advertise call 303.473.1400 Don’t miss the Summer Camps Guide publishing Sunday, March 8! presented by 38

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Advertiser Index ABC for Kids.......................................37

City of Boulder Parks & Recreation.......5

Mountain Kids ....................................15

Arvada Center ....................................37

Colorado Music Festival.....................21

Peanut Butter Players.........................20

Avid4 Adventure .................................17

Colorado Mountain Ranch .................3

Renaissance Adventures....................7

Beautiful Savior ..................................20

Community Sailing of Colorado .........19

Reverence Academy of Dance ...........20

Bixby School ......................................37

CU Presents .......................................15

Rocky Mountain Day Camp ...............40

BMoCA ...............................................13

CU Science Discovery........................9

Rocky Mountain Tennis Camp ...........29

Boulder Ballet.....................................21

Dawson School ..................................30

Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids......27

Boulder Bears.....................................7

Eldorado Mountain Yoga Ashram.......23

School of Rock...................................19

Boulder Country Day..........................11

Frequent Flyers...................................25

Singletrack Mountain Bike

Boulder Indoor Sports........................35

Friends’ School ..................................27

Adventures .........................................31

Boulder JCC.......................................35

Game On Sports Camp......................30

Thorne Nature Experience..................4

Boulder Ki Aikido................................4

Growing Gardens ...............................25

Town of Superior ...............................21

Broomﬁeld Academy..........................10

Happy Trails Riding Camp..................19

Wild Bear ...........................................19

Broomﬁeld Football Blitz ....................10

ID Tech................................................37

Wildﬂower School of Voice.................15

Cal-Wood ...........................................35

Imagination Circus..............................29

Xtreme Gymnastics ...........................33

Camp Inc ............................................26

Jack & Jill ...........................................33

YMCA ................................................2

Camp Quest Colorado .......................20

Kumon of Boulder ..............................7

Center Stage Theater .........................25

Lifelong Learning BVSD .....................9

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