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Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A silver lining—What the future might hold

AS WE GROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 It’s all in the balance—Structure vs. spontaneity

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . 10 Hit the slopes—Check ski areas for COVID-19 adjustments

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 Scrapbooks preserve memories—Spark hands-on indoor creativity with memory keeping

COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . 14

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HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . . 16 Mindfulness matters—Improve attention, reduce stress and feel compassion and empathy

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 The poetry of super heroes—Tales and connections span generations

Features 18 T ALKING TO TEENS ABOUT SUICIDE

Protect your preteens and teens against depression and suicide. Pay attention to their exposure to social media and keep communication open.

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perspective Generosity A silver lining

learning, being might and doing What the future hold

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young approached mea in a parking he darkman cloud of 2020 got silver lining lot yesterday. for us the other day when Andy and “My family us and I are over Alli FaceTimed and saidstaying that they there and if we could get five dollars we could were going to have a baby. Kristin teared up get adid pizza. we could getthing ten we get and thatIfhand fluttery in could front of two and that would cover us.” her face at the thought of a grandchild. I, too, I had no idea whether his story was true. smiled broadly.

He looked as though he was living rough, I They sent us pictures of the ultrasound. though—gaunt, sunken cheeks, despairing thought it (we’re not really sure how to refereyes.

Without hesitation, out my walleta lot to the growing baby Iatpulled this point) looked and handed him ten bucks.

I don’t know just why I did it.

He like me at that age, but who could say since they didn’t do thatwasn’t in the threatening.

Middle Ages.He wasn’t over imploring. He just seemed to really need a boostThis right andfirst interacting withnext himgeneration. right thereAll a couple of feet willthen be the child of the seriousness away, I just felt it was a moment. aside, we expressed to Andy that they would probably be good parents I’m onhad a mission to give away all of our walk sinceIt’s all not theirthat ancestors managed to have children whomoney. lived atI least and drive by plenty of people who are asking for a little push.

And I’m long enough to have children. not driven to help others by a sense of guilt or even a feeling of being So, what kind of world might this child be entering? On the home lucky baby enough haveloving it andparents, these others don’t and so grandparents therefore it’s with my front, willtohave two sets of doting social obligation to do it.

Nor do I get a big sense of satisfaction.

I have great grandparents, all in northern Colorado. Spoiled doesn’t begin to a hardit.time why I feel compelled to help out sometimes, cover The pinpointing little one (still working on monikers) will grow up with good whether scooping a sidewalk for a neighbor or stopping to push pad. a car, schools in a beautiful area. It’s hard to imagine a better launching and Of other times not so much. course, and not to be a Debbie Downer but…, that’s all against Every fall,ofa the neighbor of oursplague comesand by with his(my air compressor the backdrop fires, floods, locusts reference to and blows out our sprinkler lines.

He makes the rounds our that has the politics and social division that seem to be eating us in alive) corner of the neighborhood and gets everyone ready for winter.

He been 2020. doesn’t ask for anything.

He just does it because he can.

It is not I realize that every generation goes through that. When I was a akid, transactional offer in any way.the Vietnam war and riots. My parents we had duck-and-cover drills, Theresa Baer writes this month in her Learn and Live column were born as WWII was heating up followed

by Korea and likely many about teaching children to be generous and to volunteer.

She also offers other challenges that I don’t have a clue about. And they maintain some ideas about where and how. The idea is to help children to be refreshingly positive spirits. aware of others’ needs and understand thatthe they, themselves, Above all though, I feeltohopeful.

I’ve had good fortune tohave be something to offer. friends with my children and many of their friends. I’ve also formed The goal is forneighbors them, really allare of close us, toto not doages generosity friendships among who myjust kids’ and I’veas an activity that we have come to understand as something that should gotten to know their kids. All these interactions make me feelwe good about do because we’re lucky enough to have something and those other where we’re headed. Will it be a messy world? Quite likely. Will there people are struggling.

Where we’re really headed with this Will is forthey our be be environmental, political, social challenges?

Undoubtedly. children to see people who are just like they are, who just want to be able to address these and make a better world than the one they’ve been happy just as they do and who don’t want to feel bad just as they don’t handed? I’m certain of it. Because they know that they, too, are borrowing wantgift to.of We to get beyond the them and us feelings.

We don’t just this lifewant on our little blue-green planet from their children. drop“Scott, moneyare in you a can and walk by.

We stop.

We talk and engage with happy?” 2-year-old neighbor Eli asks. people who are just like us.

I have only one answer to that smiling, carrot-topped face: “Totally.”

In the we want to be generosity, not just do generosity, though Be well.end, Be happy, the path to being generosity, it seems, lies through the path of doing Scott generosity.

‘Tis the season, Scott

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as we grow It’s all in the balance Structure vs. spontaneity

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tructure is a balancing act. Like a teeter totter, the sweet spot is smack in the middle. Too much structure and your family can feel stressed and constrained.

Too little structure and your family can feel chaotic and lost. The right balance means calm, clockwork, with times of spontaneity and fun. With so much at-home time due to the pandemic, you might be feeling out of balance with structure. Here are some ideas to find the middle again.

THE UPSIDE OF STRUCTURE When kids know what to expect—for example a daily routine that’s predictable— they feel calmer, more in control, and more secure. Structure also lets kids know the world works by certain social rules. It might seem counterintuitive, but enforcing structure by saying no and setting rules can make kids feel loved—even if they object.

If you don’t set any rules you run the risk of kids assuming you simply don’t care.

KEEPING STRUCTURE WITH RULES With structure, comes rules. When your parents were kids, it was called discipline.

Now, it is called setting limits, creating boundaries, or promoting positive behaviors. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s structure—and it’s important for helping your kids learn how to get along at home and out in the world. That’s why experts suggest parents create a handful of house and behavioral rules, and then develop strategies to maintain them.

Do two things—first, decide on a set of specific responses that will increase the behavior you want in your kids—like praise, rewards or attention—and secondly, decide on strategies to give consequences for undesirable behavior—like losing privileges, or natural consequences like foregoing a future play date with a friend if your child was physical or rude.

Most importantly, stick to your plan.

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three key ingredients for building structure at home: consistency, predictability, and follow through. Your kids might reject new rules, but if you stay consistent, they will accept them in time.

THE UPSIDE OF BREAKING FREE OF STRUCTURE Overdoing structure can cause kids to rely too heavily on the known, leaving them unsure of what to do in new situations.

Also, unstructured time where kids can play freely encourages them to flex their creativity muscles and practice their communication skills without a parent always intervening. Kids who are allowed to work out their own conflicts, with some gentle reflecting afterwards from you when needed, learn the building blocks of maintaining good relationships—a major key to lifelong happiness.

RELIEVING STRESS WITH SPONTANEOUS FUN To build resiliency and allow for spontaneity and joy in your family life, it’s important to set daily routines aside now and then. When you do, just make sure you announce the change to your kids. For example, you could say: “Instead

of doing homework right after school today, we are going to go to the park to play tag.” This reinforces that you have a regular routine, while showing the benefits of sometimes not following it.

The key is not breaking structure too regularly, and sticking to the routine on most days. By being flexible at times with structure, you are teaching your kids to handle change and give themselves permission to break out and have fun.

After all, taking breaks from the stress of life is an important lesson in self care.

Breaks from structure can also be used as rewards for staying in structure.

For example, saying to your kids, ‘If you finish your homework on time, we can take a bike ride around the neighborhood before dinner’ gives them an incentive to stick to the plan. It also teaches them that hard work is rewarded.

Having your kids at home more often these days is a good time to step back and evaluate your daily routine and rules. If something isn’t working, change it. Of course, let your kids know why and lay out the new plan to fix it. There’s no one-size-fits-all with family structure.

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family activities

Hit the slopes

Check ski areas for COVID-19 adjustments LEA HANSON

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s an activity in the Covid-19 era, skiing has a lot going for it—it’s outdoors, people naturally distance by spreading out all over a mountain, and they’re used to covering their faces. What’s tricky is everything around skiing: renting gear, waiting in lift lines, sharing gondolas and chairs, crowding at mid-mountain restaurants, and finding a place to stay if you want or need to stay overnight.

If your family skis or snowboards, you know this season is going to much more difficult to navigate than previous years. With the unknown of hotel and short-term rental vacancy and required reservations for mountain access, many families feel overwhelmed when they anticipate this year’s ski season. And, when you factor in the cost of lift tickets and passes, many aren’t certain we’ll even get our money’s worth.

But, if you’re going to brave the slopes, here are a few things to think about and anticipate to make your experience go as smoothly as possible.

THINK AHEAD This winter, forget about impulse decisions to waltz in for a few runs.

This season, many resorts won’t have walk-up ticket sales and reservations will be key for almost everything from lifts to rental to lunch. Think a few weeks ahead and make reservations hat will get you through your entire visit.

Check websites to see how the ski area is adjusting for COVID-19. What are the mask requirements?

MAKE THE MOST OF NEWLY FLEXIBLE POLICIES With several major airlines getting rid of change fees, many skiers are securing cheap flights, just in case. Similarly, you can book many accommodations with no-penalty cancellations that allow for 10

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last-minute pivots—a chain hotel might be more flexible than an Airbnb, but it might also feature more common areas where social distancing is harder.

Many resorts also know this, and their pass policies reflect that. The IKON Pass offers the opportunity to defer the amount spent on your 20202021 pass to the 2021-2022 season if the pass goes completely unused. And, at a almost $600 cost, almost no family can stand to lose that money.

THINK SMALL Popular resorts like Vail can draw big crowds on weekends and holidays. Since they will operate at partial capacity, you may not be able to go on your preferred dates. Snowy Range in Wyoming is

shorter than a two-hour drive from the Northern Front Range and the lift tickets are much less expensive. Eldora, just west of Boulder, is even closer, but oftentimes also busy due to this proximity. But the resort is smaller and the parking is free.

BYO EVERYTHING If you have your own gear, bring it, because rentals are going to be a bit of a hassle. Likewise, be ready to boot up in your car since locker rooms are likely to be either closed or restricted.

In fact, think of your car as a home base and stock it with items that used to be easy to get on the slopes: water, snacks, tissues, sunscreen, lunch, masks, sanitizer.

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Scrapbooks preserve memories Spark hands-on indoor creativity with memory keeping THERESA BAER

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crapbooks keep memories alive and offer a hands-on creative activity you can work on with your children this winter. If you haven’t done this together before, start small, choosing one specific event like a birthday or holiday to focus on. Other project ideas could be travel adventures, summer fun or best friends.

Print pictures at home or upload your pictures to an online printing site to pick up at a local store or have prints mailed to you directly. Base the project on your child’s age and capabilities.

For younger children, scrapbooks can be as simple as a few pieces of cardstock paper stapled or tied together with ribbon. At a minimum, provide colorful paper, scissors to cut out pictures, glue and possibly stickers, stamps, washi tape or ribbon to use as embellishments. Help them choose where to place pictures and ask them to add words to describe the picture or person shown.

For older children or teens, scrapbooks can be more elaborate. They, too, can make a book of papers using a hole punch and ribbon or purchase a multi-page bound memory book.

Have fun selecting acid-free (better to preserve artwork) background papers from the many colors, themes and textures now available at craft stores. Local scrapbooking stores also offer layout ideas, themed kits that can include the book, papers, adhesives and embellishments like stamps, stickers, ribbons and die cuts. Ranea Hasstedt,

“Focus on the pictures, not the embellishments.

The goal is to tell your story with the pictures.”

— Ranea Hasstedt, owner of Scrap 2 It

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Tips for Beginners: • Choose one event in time to scrapbook.

• Pick a color scheme for a more uniform look.

• Choose one photo as a focal point and use a few additional smaller photos as supporting details to tell the rest of the story.

• Crop photos to highlight a specific expression and eliminate unnecessary backgrounds.

owner of Scrap 2 It, suggests 3–8 pictures on a 2-page spread and to make sure those facing pages match one another. But most importantly, Hasstedt says “Focus on the pictures, not the embellishments. The goal is to tell your story with the pictures.” If you make an appointment, Scrap 2 It in Fort Collins will close its shop for a bit for a FREE, private class to help you along!

Also encourage your kids to journal a bit throughout the book to provide their perspective of the pictures and include dates and names.

No matter their age, embolden your child’s imagination and creativity.

Don’t fuss over it being perfect. Simply enjoy the activity and remembering the moment in time you’re celebrating.

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community news Starting 2021 strong

Explore resources for paying energy bills, healthy kids, school readiness THERESA BAER

HELP PAYING ENERGY BILLS Energy Outreach Colorado has funding available for households who have past due energy bills or have run out of their heating source, such as firewood or propane. This year-round program serves all Colorado households who are having a rough time paying their bills, and can also provide assistance coordinating emergency repair and/or replacement of your heating system. Visit www. energyoutreach.org/find-agency or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP to find a place that can help!

SIGN UP FOR HEALTHY KIDS CONNECTION NEWSLETTER Healthy Kids Connection, presented

by UCHealth/Healthy Kids Club, is a monthly publication in both English and Spanish with news, resources, contests and education to help keep northern Colorado families and schools healthy and connected. Previous issues offered tips for healthy activities, recipes, videos focused on gratitude and social emotional health, as well as a “Challenge” to northern Colorado families to create (or continue) traditions around physical activity. Visit www.healthykidsclub.org to see current and past issues. To subscribe, select the link at the end of the issue.

COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Want to learn more about the COVID-19 response and what services are currently available across the state?

Visit the 2-1-1 Colorado database at www.211colorado.org/COVID-19 or call 2-1-1 for critical information about COVID-19, including the location of virus testing sites. You can also learn about and access health and legal services related to workplace protections and healthcare discrimination.

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Last month, on December 19, people across the country came together for National Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach younger generations the value of freedom. In Greeley’s Linn Grove Cemetery, volunteers laid over 1,200 evergreen wreaths on the graves of veterans to honor hometown heroes and recognized their service to our community and nation. Participants socially distanced and spectators were able to watch a brief live-streamed program that consisted of a color guard, National Anthem, WAA Proclamation read by Mayor John Gates, and presentation of ceremonial wreaths.

BE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN If you’ve got a 4-year-old, look to the “Ready Set Kindergarten!

Guide” from Be Ready Larimer County to help you prepare your

child for success in kindergarten.

Available in both English and Spanish, the guide can be found online at www.bereadylarimercounty. org/kindergarten, and provides fun activities for making friends and getting along in the classroom; tips to get ready for reading, writing, and math; a month-by-month guide to keep you on track with kindergarten registration, vaccinations, and more.

The Be Ready site also provides registration information and links to the Estes Park, Poudre and Thompson School Districts.

For those in Weld County, United Way of Weld County’s early childhood efforts are now all under the umbrella of Reading Great by 8, formerly known as Promises for Children. School readiness resources as well as information on parenting, childcare and more are available at www.unitedway-weld. org/roadmap4kids or directly at www. unitedway-weld.org/schoolreadiness.

LOVELAND TEEN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Teens in Loveland can still volunteer their time despite the ongoing pandemic.

Loveland Public Library offers volunteer kits for pick up at their Teen Hangout.

Designed to take about an hour, teens complete the activity safely at home and return the items to receive either volunteer service credit at school or simply the good feelings that come from helping others.

Teens can complete one volunteer bag per week and activities include Painting rocks for local senior centers; Creating fleece dog toys for the Larimer Humane Society; Decorating masks that will be given to teens without them; Creating no-sew fleece hats/scarves for local emergency shelters and food kitchens. When returned to the library, the items are quarantined and then donated to the appropriate local nonprofit.

KIDS GUIDE TO DENTIST VISITS DURING PANDEMIC Before you take your kids to the dentist, check out DentaQuest’s guide that includes tips for grownups regarding kid’s visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide teaches kids what to expect when going to the dentist, how to prepare before their appointment, and tips for after their visit. To see the kids’ guide in both English and Spanish, visit https://tinyurl.com/yxjlvgxy.

WAR COMES HOME: THE LEGACY The Greeley History Museum plans to open a new exhibition this month featuring private correspondence from almost every major conflict in U.S.

history that reveals how war changes lives, families and communities. The traveling exhibition “War Comes Home: The Legacy” highlights historical and contemporary letters, offering an intimate perspective into the thoughts and emotions of veterans and their families upon a soldier’s homecoming.

Spanning conflicts from the Civil War through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the exhibition exposes aspects of wartime separation, the adjustment to life back at home, and the costs of war.

Original exhibition dates are January 23 through August 21, though dates could change due to COVID-19. Visit https:// greeleymuseums.com to verify dates.

ALL FOR FALL CAMPAIGN HELPS LOCAL NONPROFITS The Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority recently ran

a month-long “All for Fall” campaign where 14 downtown businesses participated in inviting customers to ‘round-up’ their purchases to the nearest dollar to support four local nonprofits. In total, the campaign raised $9,869.85 which was split evenly and donated to the four participating nonprofits including The Food Bank for Larimer County, The Family Center/La Familia, Outreach Fort Collins and Neighbor to Neighbor.

Thanks to those that rounded up!

5210+ CHALLENGE IN FEBRUARY The Healthy Kids 5210+ Challenge is an annual program held in February where students, school staff and parents keep track of their activity minutes and other 5210 healthy habits. Prize money is awarded to schools with the highest percentage of participants. Last year, over 100 schools participated, representing over 28,000 students, staff and families and over $22,000 in prize money was awarded to the schools with the highest participation. This year, the Challenge goes online and participants will choose between printing logs to complete by hand or using a fillable PDF log to keep track of their 5210+ health habits on their computer.

Participants achieving the minimum number of checkmarks will receive a free 5210+ Challenge t-shirt. Schools will send information this month or you can learn more online at www. healthykidsclub.org.

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healthy living

Mindfulness matters

Improve attention, reduce stress and feel compassion and empathy LEA HANSON

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he concept of mindfulness has become an increasingly understood term and an everbroadening demographic is welcoming the practice into their lives and daily routines. Practicing mindfulness has been shown to improve attention and reduce stress as well as increase the ability to regulate emotions and feel compassion and empathy. Mindfulness also is widely considered an effective psychotherapy treatment for adults, children, and adolescents with aggression, ADHD, or mental health problems such as anxiety.

Mindfulness can not only help kids have empathy and compassion, it can also help academic performance. Because practicing mindfulness enhances kids’ self-concept, self-regulation, and self-management, and planning and organizational skills, the impact the practice can have on kids’ student identities is noticeable. And for kids who struggle with school—whether academically, environmentally, or both—this can feel like a life-changer. Students learn about attending to the here and now and being present with the people that they interact with, with themselves, [and] with their environment in a non-judgmental way.

HOW TO TEACH MINDFULNESS AT HOME Practicing mindfulness at home is the best way to ensure the mindset “sticks” and becomes embedded into everyday life for the long haul.

Here are some strategies for teaching mindfulness at home: • Take a “Brain Break”—Taking a brain break means taking a deep breath and calming oneself for three to five minutes to quiet the mind, be present, and just focus. Parents can encourage 16

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their kids to take a brain break during homework time, during stressful situations, or simply when transitioning from one activity to the next.

• Go on “Listening Walks”— Practicing mindful awareness during everyday activities is a way to embed the practice into life while experiencing fewer big changes and shifts. Like walking and eating, to teach kids to truly be in that moment

and not thinking about tomorrow’s math test or Saturday’s birthday party.

Parents can do a “listening walk” with their children, asking them what sounds they hear, what the sounds remind them of, and how they help them remember a happy time or appreciate a happy experience.

• Use Technology—We know now that screens can be teachers as well as brain killers. Apps like Stop, Breathe & Think offer kids interactive activities in a gamified way that can help kids understand mindfulness in a way that feels current and relatable.

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Talking to Teens about Suicide Get and stay connected with your teens

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olorado: 300 days of sunshine a year. A young, active population.

Lots of outdoor places to explore. Yet, our 2019 teen suicide rate is nearly double the nation’s average, according to a United Health Foundation study. Why? And what can parents do to protect their kids?

TALK, LISTEN, THEN TALK SOME MORE The best way to protect your preteens and teens against depression and suicide is to keep the conversation flowing. Make it a habit to ask openended questions and give responses without judgment.

“Check in with your kids regularly.

Ask how school’s going, how friendships are going. Even if they shut you down, keep checking in,” says Alison Hartman, LMFT, Program Manager of Colorado Spirit, a crisis counselor program through

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SummitStone Health Partners, formed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen for key words that signal that your child may be depressed or thinking about suicide, even vaguely.

You might hear your teen say, ‘Nothing matters,’ or ‘Why should I bother or even care.’ Or, they might say something more obvious, like, ‘I wish I was never born,’ or ‘You’d be better off without me,’ or even, ‘I want to die.’

Don’t write these words off as teen melodrama. Take them seriously.

“It’s okay to ask your depressed or anxious teen if they have ever thought about ending their life. Parents worry that if they’re wrong they will plant a seed and give their teen the idea of suicide, but research shows this isn’t the case,” Hartman adds.

When your teens do talk, reassure them that they are not alone, that

everyone has hard feelings sometimes, and that these feelings won’t last forever. If you are concerned, seek help immediately. You or your teen can call SummitStone’s 24-Hour Crisis Line at (970) 494-4200, option 4 or text TALK to 38255 anytime. SummitStone provides mental health services to all ages in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park.

Hartman suggests that if your teen won’t talk with you, see if there is a family friend, older cousin or grandparent that you could enlist to reach out and have a conversation.

Isolation and loneliness are common feelings for teens who attempt suicide.

Do your best to stay calm and resist forcing the conversation.

“As parents, if we are concerned we can push kids to talk, right now, but that can make kids shut down. Even if

The connection between social media and teen depression

There’s a reason technology execs don’t let their kids have screen time, including social media.

They understand how it’s designed to keep kids hooked, and the emotional damage it can do.

Spending a lot of time on social media is not good for anyone’s mental health. Data shows a national increase in teen depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide attempts, right around the time social media became available on mobile phones in 2009. Jonathan Haidt, a professor at New York University who studies the phenomenon, points to data on the number of preteens and teens admitted to the hospital for harming themselves. Numbers went up 189 percent for preteen girls ages 10-14, with suicide rates for the same group jumping to 151 percent in 2011. It’s a topic that’s tackled in the recent Netflix film, The Social Dilemma.

As a parent, it’s important to stay on top of your pre-teen and teen’s social media use.

More likely than not, if you ask them if they think they use too much social media they will say yes. According to a Pew research study, 60 percent of teens said that their age group spends too much time online, and 41 percent admitted that they overdo social media.

Another study showed teens spend about nine hours each day online. That’s time that could be spent being active or connecting to family and friends.

TIPS TO LIMIT SOCIAL MEDIA TIME

they don’t share, give them permission to talk whenever they want, with a promise that you are there to listen,” Hartman says.

WATCH FOR SIGNS THAT LEAD TO SUICIDE Larimer County reports that 17.3 percent of surveyed youth in recent years considered suicide in the past 12 months, with 45 percent of LGBTQ+ students saying they made a plan for a suicide attempt in the past 12 months.

“Girls attempt suicide more often than boys, but boys complete more often because they are more willing to use lethal means, like firearms,” Hartman says.

Studies show that teens who have suffered a major loss like a break up or death, or who abuse substances are at a higher risk for suicide. So are kids who are

1. Have a relaxed conversation Ask your teen open-ended questions about their social media use. Ask about what social media they use and what they like about it. Then, ask them what they don’t like about it.

Question how it makes them feel afterwards. If they don’t know, make a note to check in with them right after using it to get a sense of their feelings. Discuss how much time they think they should spend each day on social media. Their answer just might surprise you.

Negotiate an amount of time that feels acceptable to you.

2. Set up ways to limit use For tweens especially, set strict rules around device use. For example, at certain times—dinner, bedtime—the device is put away. Ban notifications so your teen doesn’t get interrupted constantly by dings for every text, post or email. Literally, those dings are designed to pull people back to their devices. Cut the leash. Set up time limits on use. Try Apple’s Screen Time feature to limit social media time and block apps. To do so, go to Settings > Screen Time > App Limits.

3. Delay getting your kids devices If you haven’t bought your older child a cell phone yet, hold off. The average age kids in the US get their first cell phone is 10 years old—a time when most kids are not yet equipped with a ton of self-control. Studies show that 50 percent of kids have social media accounts by age 12. Bill Gates didn’t let his kids have a smartphone until they were 14 years old. That gives you all the answer you need to the question of whether or not too much media is healthy for kids.

publicly humiliated, pressured by peers, have a family history of suicide, and access to weapons. Red flags can be an unexpected decline in grades, abandonment of favorite activities, depression, aggressiveness and changes in mood.

“Depression can manifest differently in teens than adults.

Teens might seem irritable or have an attitude. They might self-harm.

They might be lethargic, and be more isolated or withdrawn from family and friends,” Hartman says.

In her work, she is concerned that

with the pandemic teens don’t have easy access to school counselors right down the hall, or that online schooling is causing teens to feel isolated from their peers.

“Thankfully, we haven’t seen an increase in the number of suicides in teens over the past year in Northern Colorado—even with the pandemic,” Hartman says.

She urges parents to be extra vigilant during these strange times and to stay connected with your teens, and seek help if you are concerned.

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arnyard animals are waiting for you at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Of course, a few restrictions have been added—one-way traffic, masks required, no oats for sale—but you can see everything there. That includes the 19th-century homestead house. The farm has been open again since June and Supervisor Bridget Brownell hopes that it will stay open.

“Everything is a gamble,” she says.

“We’re hoping to do camps again next summer.” The farm is open for now, but Bridget suggests calling ahead or checking the website.

The challenge is to fill at least part of your family’s free time with something active and engaging that does not have a screen, whether at home or, with proper precautions, in the once-friendly out-there.

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children including weather watching, parts of an ecosystem matching game, scavenger hunt, bug catching and more.

THE FARM AT LEE MARTINEZ PARK

www.beavermeadows.com

www.fcgov.com/recreation/the-farm-leemartinez-park.

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park has provided hands-on family fun since 1985. The Farm serves as an educational and interactive experience for Fort Collins residents and visitors.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/elc/

Straddling the Cache la Poudre River on east side of Fort Collins, the Environmental Learning Center features two trails that pass through several ecosystems. Spend a day exploring. You can also find descriptions of activities to do at home for elementary and preschool

BEAVER MEADOWS RESORT RANCH For a great outing, head up the hill to Red Feather Lakes where you’ll find Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch nestled in the hills around the north fork of the Cache la Poudre River. At the ranch you can slide down the slope on one of 12 lift-accessed snowtubing runs, skate on the ponds, go for a walk on the trails and warm up with hot chocolate by the fire. Grab lunch and a beverage at the Ranch House Restaurant & Pub. You can zip up there for the day or make a weekend of it and stay at the Beaver Lodge, in a condo or cabin.

SLEDDING Check out our story on where to go sledding in our December issue at

Libraries and museums deliver for families Libraries Leading the charge for keeping minds occupied, libraries have come up with all sorts of projects and kits that you can pick up, download, or purchase. The list goes on: learning challenges, craft kits, reading challenges, activity bags, takeand-make kits, cooking challenges and more. In addition, you can log onto virtual discussions and activity classes.

Museums Many museums in northern Colorado remain closed following COVID-19 regulations. One exception is the Colorado Model Railroad Museum, though safety precautions are followed.

Though not open at the time of writing, the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery offers online discussions and programs in addition to Discovery Boxes.

You can also log on directly to the following library websites.

Colorado Model Railroad Museum Open Friday through Sunday, the museum features many activities for kids including an Eye Spy Game, Legos, a play area with Thomas the Tank Engine, simulators and a 1919 caboose.

• Clearview Library District Windsor, Severance, www.clearviewlibrary.org • High Plains Library District Greeley, Evans, Eaton, Ault, Johnstown, more • Loveland Public Library District Loveland, www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org • Poudre River Public Library District Fort Collins, www.poudrelibraries.org

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Discovery Boxes On top of their extensive regular-hours offerings when they are able to be open, the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery brings hands-on discovery straight to you. Discovery Boxes are filled with a combination of books, toys, science experiments, learning challenges, guided explorations and educational activities to help you deep-dive into discovery. www.fcmod. org/product/discovery-box/.

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ICE SKATING Embrace the season with a pair of skates.

OUTDOOR RINK • The Ice Rink at The Promenade Shops at Centerra www.icerinkattheshops.com Loveland, Open until January 18

INDOOR RINKS • Edora Pool and Ice Center www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic Fort Collins, Reservations required • Greeley Ice Haus https://greeleyrec.com/greeley-ice-haus/ Greeley, Reservations required

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Check out our story on outdooradventure ideas in our December issue at www.rmparent.com and choose the Digital Issues tab.

Art is everywhere in northern Colorado. Murals on walls, painted transformer boxes and sculptures grace our towns.

scavenger hunt to see all the art over time.

Fort Collins www.fcgov.com/artspublic/ Take a public art tour that you can find on the website. Choose from Community Parks, Downtown, Northeast Fort Collins and the bike trails. You can even print a Bikeway Bingo card for public art!

Loveland Loveland public art www.lovelandpublicart.org Loveland boasts hundreds of public sculptures with the crown jewel being the Benson Sculpture Garden on west 29th Street. Take stroll through the 158 pieces on permanent display.

Check the website for a citywide map of public art on display.

Greeley www.greeleygov.com/activities/ public-art Greeley displays more than 100 works of art outdoors. Check the art map on the website to see what’s near you or make a weekly

Chapungu Sculpture Garden at Centerra Explore this one-of-a-kind outdoor exhibit displaying 82 stone sculptures from Zimbabwean artisans traversing 26 acres of natural and landscaped gardens.

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When choosing the right school for your child be sure to take note of any specialized area of focus the school offers, such as STEM, IB, or LISA (wondering what all these acronyms stand for? See our sidebar for definitions).

Read on for information regarding school-of-choice options and registration deadlines.

Poudre School District

2407 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins 970-482-7420 www.psdschools.org Serving Fort Collins and surrounding areas Parents interested in sending their children to a school other than their neighborhood school should follow the instructions available at www.psdschools. org/schools/school-options-choice and complete the application.

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registration on school choice, visit psdschools.org, using the “Student Registration” Quick Link. Families who have been accepted will be notified by email and given two business days to accept or decline the choice seat. Families who are not accepted will be placed on a waiting list. Visit the PSD website at www.psdschools.org for complete information regarding school choice and registration. The first consideration deadline for all elementary and secondary schools is Jan. 15 at noon (MST).

The designated Kindergarten registration day is Jan 14. Online registration will be available beginning Jan. 8 for K-12 students, and Kindergarten parents may register their student before Jan. 14. Register online at olr.psdschools.org, call to check with your school for inperson registration details. Hours vary by school; check online or call the school directly for a schedule. Even if you register online, the following documents must be provided to your neighborhood school to complete the registration process: • Verification of child’s birth date (birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate, military ID, original or certified copies acceptable).

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• Immunization records or signed State of Colorado Exemption Certificate.

• Proof of residency (example: ID or utility bill).

• Paper student enrollment forms will be available through the PSD website or at school sites.

Elementary Special Focus

Bennett, IB 1125 Bennett Rd., FC; 970-488-4750 ben.psdschools.org

Cache La Poudre Elementary, IB 3511 W. County Road 54G, Laporte 970-488-7600; cpe.psdschools.org

Dunn, IB 501 S. Washington Ave., FC 970-488-4825; Dun.psdschools.org

Harris Bilingual (K-5) 501 E. Elizabeth St., FC; 970-488-5200 har.psdschools.org

Irish Elementary Escuela Bilingüe 515 Irish Dr. FC; 970-488-6900 iri.psdschools.org

Laurel School of Arts and Technology 1000 E. Locust Ct., FC; 970-488-5925 lau.psdschools.org

Lopez: “Leader in Me” 637 Wabash St., 970-488-8800 lop.psdschools.org

McGraw: IB 4800 Hinsdale Dr., FC; 970-488-8335 mcg.psdschools.org

O’Dea: Core Knowledge 312 Princeton Rd., FC; 970-488-4450 ode.psdschools.org

Olander: Project-Based Learning 3401 Auntie Stone St., FC; 970-488-8410 ola.psdschools.org

Shepardson: STEM 1501 Springwood Dr., FC; 970-488-4525 she.psdschools.org

Traut: Core Knowledge 2515 Timberwood Dr., FC; 970-488-7500 Pga.psdschools.org

Zach: Core Knowledge 3715 Kechter Rd., FC; 970-488-5100 zac.psdschools.org

School program options

Cache La Poudre: IB World School 3515 W. CR54G, Laporte; 970-488-7400 cpm.psdschools.org

Kinard: Core Knowledge 3002 E. Trilby Rd., FC; 970-488-5400 kin.psdschools.org

Lesher: IB 1400 Stover St., FC; 970-472-3800 les.psdschools.org/

Lincoln: IB 1600 W. Lancer Dr., FC; 970-488-5700 lin.psdschools.org

Charter School: These schools are publicly funded but operate separately from public schools. They are designed to provide unique educational opportunities and held accountable through monitoring of academic results. See http://www.nea.org/ home/16332.htm for more information.

Middle School Special Focus

K-12 schools:

Polaris Expeditionary Learning 1905 Orchard Pl., FC; 970-488-8260 pol.psdschools.org

Poudre School District Global Academy 703 E. Prospect Rd., FC 970-490-3086 pga.psdschools.org

Instructional Focus Programming Advanced Placement Schools:

Fort Collins, Fossil Ridge, Rocky Mountain, Poudre, Poudre Global Academy

Advanced Placement: Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide students the opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while enrolled in high school. AP courses are college courses, utilizing the same text and requirements as those that are taught at the university, delivered by district faculty.

Alternative Program/School: Specialized assistance for students requiring nontraditional learning environments.

Arts and Technology Schools: Curriculum is delivered through a focus on arts and technology using visual, literary, and performing arts projects along with technology.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): AVID is an elementary through postsecondary college readiness system that is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance using methods based in effective instruction.

Bilingual/Dual Language Immersion: Programs offered feature a dual language instructional method with 50 percent of teaching occurring in English and 50 percent in Spanish.

Concurrent Enrollment: Concurrent enrollment in college courses gives students the opportunity to graduate from high school with college credits through a partnership with local colleges. Eligible students are able to take college courses while still in high school either on the high school campus or at the local college. Programs vary and are based on eligibility.

Core Knowledge: The Core Knowledge Sequence is based on the concept that what children are able to learn at any given moment depends upon what they already know, which in turn is a function of previous experience and teaching. The Core Knowledge Sequence presents a specific and sequential academic learning process for students to build knowledge and skills from year to year.

Expeditionary Learning: Expeditionary learning is a non-traditional, hands-on, experiencedbased approach to learning. It is based on the idea that students learn more by experiencing the world around them.

Students engage in interdisciplinary, indepth study of compelling topics, in groups and in their community, with assessment coming through cumulative projects, public presentations, and portfolios.

International Baccalaureate (IB): A school with official International Baccalaureate status is known as an IB World School. IB schools follow a vigorous curriculum that develops internationally minded learners who take action to make a positive impact on the world.

IB students ask questions, think critically, construct their own meaning, and reflect on their learning. High school students may earn college credit based on their IB exam scores.

Leader in Me: The Leader in Me program is an innovative, school-wide model that emphasizes a culture of student empowerment and helps unleash each child’s full potential. It is based on Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.® Magnet/Lab School: These schools offer traditional curriculum while allowing students interested in the school’s special focus to pursue it to a greater depth. Many magnet schools integrate their magnet focus into all subjects.

Online/Hybrid Learning: This hybrid alternative to traditional school may appeal to students who learn best through blended instruction—a combination of online and on campus. Students are able to work at his or her academic level and learning pace.

Private School: Private schools are funded primarily through tuition, rather than relying on public tax dollars, and therefore choose their own educational methods.

Project-Based Learning: Project-Based Learning is an instructional approach built on authentic learning experiences, which naturally engage student interest and motivation. Projects are designed to answer a relevant question or solve a real problem that reflects the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world.

Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Math (STEM/STEAM): STEM offers a framework for teaching the interconnected nature of the various disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, (Arts) and Math as it is practiced and experienced in the real world. Grounded in standards-based curriculum, these programs incorporate problem solving, critical thinking, scientific reasoning, inquiry, and innovation into the application of learning.

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Alternative Secondary Programs:

Opportunities Unlimited

Centennial High School and Poudre Community Academy (contact school directly for details)

Teen Parenting Program 703 E. Prospect Rd., FC; 970-490-3329

Offered to students who have withdrawn from class. A reengagement program with individualized support for students that offer multiple pathways to succeed and support in completing students high school equivalency. Contact Kathleen at 970-2035670 for more information.

Alliance Program

703 E. Prospect Rd., FC; 970-490-3286

AVID Schools

Blevins, Boltz, Wellington, Fort Collins, Poudre

Bilingual/Dual Language Immersion Schools: Harris, Irish, Lesher

Concurrent Enrollment Schools All PSD high schools offer concurrent enrollment courses

Core Knowledge Schools Bethke, O’Dea, Traut, Kinard, Zach

Expeditionary Learning Schools Polaris

The Futures Lab

Futures Lab is a PSD program offering high school students the opportunity to spend half their day in one of 9 pathways where they have the chance to build career skills while earning PSD credit and, in many cases, college credit and/or an industry certification. There are 22 upcoming pathways for 2021-22. Also, check out the Futures Lab website for additional information.

Students can express interest in registering for a pathway by speaking with their high school counselor.

Gifted and Talented

All schools offer resources for gifted and talented students. The specialized Beacon Program provides full- and half-day instruction for students by a dedicated gifted and talented teacher. Schools that offer the Beacon program: Beattie *Each school has a gifted site coordinator, who coordinates identification efforts and is a liaison between the district gifted office and the school site. psdschools.org/academics/gifted-andtalented/program-locations

International Baccalaureate Schools

Bennett, Cache La Poudre Elementary, Dunn, McGraw, Riffenburgh, Cache La Poudre Middle, Lesher, Lincoln, Poudre High School

Leader in Me Schools Lopez

Online/Hybrid Learning Schools Poudre School District Global Academy

Project-Based Learning Schools

STEM Schools

Shepardson, Timnath, Blevins, Preston

STEAM Schools Tavelli

All high schools Credit recovery for students failing courses.

Charter Schools

Compass Community Collaborative School 2105 S. College Ave., FC 970-372-4242 compassfortcollins.org

Fort Collins Montessori 1900 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC; 970-631-8612 focomontessori.org

Liberty Common (K-6) 1725 Sharp Point Dr., FC; 970-482-9800 k6.libertycommon.org

Liberty Common (7-12) 2745 Minnesota Dr., FC; 970-672-5500 hs.libertycommon.org

Mountain Sage Community School 2310 East Prospect Rd. Ste. A, FC 970-568-5456, mountainsage.org

Ridgeview Classical Schools 1800 S. Lemay Ave., FC; 970-494-4620 ridgeviewclassical.com

Fort Collins Private Schools

Christian Core Academy: Pre-K-8 125 Crestridge Dr., Unit 4, FC 970-672-3565 www.christiancoreacademy.org

Fort Collins Christian School: Pre-K-8 2040 Nancy Gray Ave., FC; 970-893-2925 www.fcchristianschool.com

Front Range Baptist Academy: Pre-K-12 625 E. Harmony, FC; 970-223-2173 www.frbacademy.org

Heritage Christian Academy: Pre-K-12 2506 Zurich Dr., FC; 970-494-1022 www.HeritageChristian.info

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Rivendell School: Pre-K-5 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC; 970-493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org

St. Joseph’s Catholic School: Pre-K-8 127 N. Howes St., FC; 970-484-1171 gosaintjoseph.org

Fort Collins Charter School Academy of Arts and Knowledge: K-8 4800 Wheaton Dr., FC; 970-226-2800 www.aakelementary.org

Thompson School District 800 S. Taft Avenue, Loveland 80537 970-613-5000 www.thompsonschools.org Serving Loveland, Berthoud, Windsor, Johnstown and South Fort Collins Thompson schools are available for choice/open enrollment based on space and program availability. Once a student is accepted, he/she is enrolled at the school of choice for the duration of the grades served by that school, as long as space is available. For more information, please visit www.thompsonschools.org/ OpenEnrollment.

Schools with special focus Berthoud High: Agricultural Education Pathways Program; Project Lead the Way Program; STEM, AP 850 Spartan Ave., Berthoud; 970-613-7700, https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudhs

B. F. Kitchen: Health and Wellness 915 Deborah Dr., LV; 970-613-5500 https://www.thompsonschools.org/BFKitchen

Big Thompson: Nature and STEM 7702 W. Hwy. 34, LV; 970-613-5600 https://www.thompsonschools.org/BigThompson

Bill Reed: Loveland Integrated School of the Arts 370 W. 4th St., LV; 970-613-7200 https://www.thompsonschools.org/BillReed

Carrie Martin: Leader in Me 4129 Joni Ln., LV; 970-613-5700 https://www.thompsonschools.org/CarrieMartin

Conrad Ball: 1:1 Device Program; Next Generation Learning 2660 N. Monroe Ave., LV; 970-613-7300 https://www.thompsonschools.org/ConradBall

Cottonwood Plains: Dual Language Immersion Program 525 Turman Dr., FC; 970-613-5900 https://www.thompsonschools.org/preschool

Coyote Ridge: IB 7115 Avondale Rd., FC; 970-679-9400 https://www.thompsonschools.org/preschool

Explore, Engage, Expand (E3)

E3 gives K-12 students the option to receive credit for independent and personalized learning about topics not taught in district curriculum. https://e3learningtsd.org/

Garfield: LISA 720 Colorado Ave., LV, 970-613-6000 https://www.thompsonschools.org/garfield

High Plains: STEAM 4255 Buffalo Mountain Dr., LV, 970-679-9800 https://www.thompsonschools.org/highplains

Ivy Stockwell: STEM 175 5th St., Berthoud, 970-613-6100 https://www.thompsonschools.org/IvyStockwell

Laurene Edmondson: 1:1 Device Program; STEM 307 W. 49th St., LV, 970-613-6300 https://www.thompsonschools.org/edmondson

Lincoln: Project-Based Learning 3312 N. Douglas Ave., LV, 970-613-6200 https://www.thompsonschools.org/lincoln

Loveland Classical Academy Campus (6-12): Core Knowledge 3015 W. 29th St., LV; 970-541-1507 http://www.lovelandclassical.org/index.php

Loveland Classical Lyceum Campus (K-5): Core Knowledge 3835 14th St. SW, LV; 970-541-1507 http://www.lovelandclassical.org/index.php

Loveland High: IB, Entrepreneurship Program, AP 920 W. 29th St., LV; 970-613-5200 https://www.thompsonschools.org/loveland

Lucile Erwin: IB 4700 Lucerne Ave., LV 970-613-7600, https://www.thompsonschools.org/ erwin

Monroe: Leader in Me 1500 Monroe Ave., LV, 970-613-6500 https://www.thompsonschools.org/monroe

Mountain View High School: 1:1 Device Program, LISA, Project Lead the Way, STEM, Next Generation Learning, AP 3500 Mountain Lion Dr., LV, 970-613-7800 https://www.thompsonschools.org/mountainview

New Vision Charter (K-3): Core Knowledge 2366 E. 1st St., LV; 970-593-6827 http://www.newvisioncharterschool.org/

New Vision Charter (4-8): Core Knowledge 299 Peridot Ave., LV; 970-237-6425 http://www.newvisioncharterschool.org/

Ponderosa Elementary School: Global Learning 4550 Florence Dr., LV, 970-679-9500 https://www.thompsonschools.org/ponderosa

Riverview PK-8 (opening fall of 2021) 3550 Barkwood Dr., Johnstown, 970-613-7000 https://www.thompsonschools.org/riverview

Sarah Milner: AVID 743 Jocelyn Dr., LV, 970-613-6700 https://www.thompsonschools.org/SarahMilner

Thompson Valley High AVID, AP, Agricultural Education Pathways, Engineering Your World, Entrepreneurship Program; STEM Engineering 1669 Eagle Dr., LV, 970-613-7900 https://www.thompsonschools.org/thompsonvalley

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Truscott: Dual Language Immersion Program 211 W. 6th St., LV, 970-613-6900 https://www.thompsonschools.org/truscott

Turner: STEM 950 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, 970-613-7400 https://www.thompsonschools.org/turner

Walt Clark: AVID, STEM 2605 Carlisle Dr., LV, 970-613-5400 https://www.thompsonschools.org/WaltClark

Thompson Career Campus Manufacturing and Design, Information Technology, Health Science and Construction Skilled Trades. It serves to complement programming that is currently hosted at each of the district’s high schools.

1811 W. 15th Street, LV, 970-613-5304 https://www.thompsonschools.org/cte

Thompson Early Childhood

Thirteen sites throughout Thompson School District Offices: 407 E. 42nd St., LV, 970-613-5052 https://www.thompsonschools.org/preschool

Thompson Online Campus

Online education option for K-12 students enrolled in Thompson School District. Thompson Online Campus affords access to a variety of classes including credit recovery, core, comprehensive (NCAA approved) and CTE (coming soon). 970613-5989; https://www.thompsonschools.org/ thompson-online

Concurrent Enrollment/Early College/ ASCENT

Open to all high school students who receive academic plan approval, meet application deadlines, and meet college course requirements.

The cost of tuition is paid by Thompson School District at community college rates. Books and fees are not covered.

Alternative Schools/Programs

Ferguson High School 1811 W. 15th St., LV, 970-613-5300 https://www.thompsonschools.org/ferguson

Loveland/Berthoud Enrichment Access Program (LEAP) LEAP provides enrichment for homeschooled students grades K-12.

970-203-5489, www.tsdleap.org

Charter Schools

Loveland Classical Schools Lyceum Campus (K-5), 3835 14th St. SW, LV

Loveland Classical Schools Academy Campus (612), 3015 W. 29th St., LV, 970-541-1507 http://www.lovelandclassical.org/index.php

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New Vision Charter (K-3) 2366 E. 1st St., LV http://www.newvisioncharterschool.org/

New Vision Charter (4-8) 299 Peridot Ave., LV 970-237-6425

For a complete listing of Thompson School District schools and educational offerings please visit www. thompsonschools.org.

Loveland Private Schools

Campion Academy: 9-12 300 SW 42nd St., LV; 970-667-5592 www.campion.net

HMS Richards Adventist School: Pre-K-8 342 SW 42nd St., LV; 970-667-2427 www.hmsrichards.org

Immanuel Lutheran School: Pre-K-8 4650 Sunview Dr., LV; 970-667-7606 http://school.immanuelloveland.org

Loveland Protestant Reformed Christian School: K-12 705 E. 57th St., LV; 970-667-9289 http://lovelandprcs.org

Resurrection Christian School: K-12 6508 E. Crossroads Blvd., LV; 970-612-0674 www.rcschool.org

St. John’s Catholic School: Pre-K-8 1730 W. 12th, LV; 970-635-5830 www.school.saintjohns.net

Greeley-Evans School District 6 1025 9th Ave., Greeley 970-348-6000 www.greeleyschools.org Serving Greeley and Evans Families interested in choice/open must fill out an online application at https:// www.greeleyschools.org/openenrollment Open enrollment is held between Nov. 1st and Dec. 17th each year.

Special focus schools Brentwood: IB 2600 24th Ave. GR; 970-348-3000 https://www.greeleyschools.org/brentwood

Chappelow Arts Literacy: K-8 Magnet 2001 34th St., Evans 970-348-1200, 970-348-5400 https://www.greeleyschools.org/chappelow

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Dos Rios Elementary School—IB Primary Years Programme 2201 34th St., Evans; 970-348-1300 https://www.greeleyschools.org/dosrios

Early College Academy Earn a two-year associates degree from Aims Community College and high school diploma in four years.

5590 W. 11th St. GR; 970-348-5800 https://www.greeleyschools.org/eca

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation—project-based learning 717 6th St., GR; 970-348-4800

Greeley Central Fashion Design Pathway, Performing Arts Pathway, Visual Arts Pathway, Interior Design Pathway, Advanced Manufacturing Pathway, Business Education Pathway, Finance Pathway, Marketing Pathway, Health Science Pathway, Family and Consumer Science Pathway, Teacher Cadet Pathway, Multimedia Pathway, Engineering Technology Pathway, Industrial Technology Pathway and Advanced Placement 1515 14th Ave., GR; 970-348-5000 https://www.greeleyschools.org/greeleycentral

Greeley-Evans Alternative Program (GAP) 1113 10th Ave., GR; 970-348-4900 https://www.greeleyschools.org/gap

Greeley West High School Ag Mechanics Pathway, Animal and Plant Science Pathway, Horticulture Pathway, Fashion Design Pathway, Graphic Design Technology Pathway, Construction Pathway, Interior Design Pathway, Business Education Pathway, Entrepreneurship Pathway, Finance Pathway, Marketing Pathway, Culinary Arts Pathway, Family and Consumer Science Pathway, Industrial Technology Pathway, Information Technology Pathway, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programme 2401 35th Ave. GR; 970-348-5400 https://www.greeleyschools.org/greeleywest

Jefferson High School 1315 4th Ave., GR; 970-348-1600 https://www.greeleyschools.org/jefferson

Jefferson Junior High School 1424 13th Ave., GR; 970-348-1600 https://www.greeleyschools.org/jefferson

Northridge Academy of Engineering, Academy of Information Technology, Academy of Math and Science, Multimedia Pathway, Criminal Justice Pathway, Emergency and Fire Management Pathway, Alternative Cooperative Education Pathway, Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Family and Consumer Science Pathway, Culinary Arts Pathway, ProStart Pathway, Business Education Pathway, Marketing Pathway, Interior Design Pathway and Advanced Placement 100 71st Ave., G, GR; 970-348-5200 https://www.greeleyschools.org/northridge

Charter Schools

Frontier Charter Academy: K-12 K-5: 2560 W. 29th St., GR; 970-330-1780 6-12: 6530 16th St., GR; 970-339-9153 https://www.frontieracademy.net

Salida del Sol Academy 111 26th St., GR; 970-397-3308 http://www.salidadelsolacademy.org

Union Colony Elementary School 1051 29th St. Evans; 970-673-4997 https://www.unioncolonyschools.org/Elementary

Union Colony Preparatory School: 6-12 2000 Clubhouse Dr., GR; 970-673-4546 https://www.unioncolonyschools.org/Elementary

University Schools: K-12 6525 W. 18th St., GR; 970-330-2221 https://www.universityschools.com

West Ridge Academy: K-9 6200 W. 20th St., GR; 970-330-3671 http://wrak8.org

Weld RE-4 School District 1020 Main St., Windsor 970-686-8000 www.weldre4.org Serving parts of West Greeley, Severance and Windsor Information on enrollment is located on each schools website as well as the District Office, 1020 Main Street, Windsor.

Elementary schools Grandview Elemenatary 1583 Grand Ave, Windsor; 970-686-8600 www.gv.weldre4.org

Mountain View Elementary (3-5) (Professional Learning Communities School) 810 Third St., Windsor; 970-686-8300 www.mv.weldre4.org

Range View: IB 700 Ponderosa Dr, Severance; 970-833-7300 www.rv.weldre4.org

Skyview: STEM 1000 Stone Mountain Dr., Windsor 970-686-8500, www.sv.weldre4.org

Tozer Primary(K-2): Project Based 501 Oak St, Windsor 970-686-8400 www.tz.weldre4.org

Middle Schools Severance Middle School 1801 Avery Plaza St, Severance 970-833-7200, www.sms.weldre4.org

Windsor Middle School 900 Main Street, Windsor: 970-686-8200 www.wms.weldre4.org

High Schools

Severance High: Concurrent/Dual Enrollment/Career Pathways/AP 1200 Hidden Valley Pkwy., Severance www.shs.weldre4.org

Windsor High: Concurrent/Dual Enrollment/Career Pathways/AP 1100 Main St., Windsor: 970-686-8100 www.whs.weldre4.org

Online option

Inspire4 K-12 Online 1020 Main Street, Windsor: 970-833-7350 online.weldre4.org

Charter Schools

Windsor Charter Academy Elementary 680 Academy Ct., Windsor: 970-674-5020 www.windsorcharteracademy.org

Windsor Charter Academy Middle 810 Automation Dr., Windsor: 970-833-5190 www.windsorcharteracademy.org

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School 810 Automation Dr., Windsor: 970-833-5190 www.windsorcharteracademy.org

Greeley Private Schools

Adventist Christian School: K-8 612 23rd Ave., GR; 970-353-2770 http://greeley22.adventistschoolconnect.org/

Dayspring Christian School: Pre-K-12 3734 W. 20th, GR; 970-330-1151 www.dayspringeagles.org

St. Mary Catholic School: K-8 2351 22nd Ave., GR; 970-353-8100 www.stmarycs.net

Sierra School of Weld County: K-12 (referral only school for students with disabilities) 2040 Clubhouse Dr., GR; 970-888-3150 www.catapultlearning.com/schools/sierra-schoolweld-county/

Trinity Lutheran Day School: Pre-K-8 3000 35th Ave., GR; 970-330-2485 www.tlsgreeley.org

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YOUTH PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2021 Academics (ac), Arts (AR), After School (AS), Athletics (AT), before school (BS), clubs/organizations (CO), day camps (DC), residential camps (RC)

D I R E C T O R Y B Y C A T E G O R Y ACADEMICS (AC) ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Adolesco Youth Exchange Axis International Academy Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum Berthoud Library Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Blooming Girls Bright Horizons Camp Invention CEC Fort Collins High School CEC Fort Collins Middle School Children’s Speech and Reading Center Clearview Library District Code Ninjas Colorado Early Learning Preschool Community Life Center Community Preschool CSU Early Childhood Center CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps Discovery Montessori Estes Valley Library First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Cooperative Preschool Frontiers of Science Institute Garbage Garage Education Center Global Village Museum and Learning Center Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten Hearts in Hand Child Development Center Heritage Christian Academy High Plains Library District iD Tech Summer Camps KinderCare Learning Centers Laughing Buck Farm Leadership Enrichment Program The Learning House Learning Rx Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Little Bears Child Care Loveland Preschool Loveland Public Library Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Mathnasium The Mother Earth Academy Mountain Kids Mountain Sage Community School Museum of Art Fort Collins Northside Aztlan Community Center

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Poudre River Public Library District PSD Early Childhood Program The Reading Clinic Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center Rivendell School Science Matters Northern Colorado Small Fries Preschool Speech & Language Stimulation Spring Creek School Summer Enrichment Program Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Thompson Valley Preschool Tutor Doctor Wee Love Preschool Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young Child Summer Enrichment Program Young People’s Learning Centers ARTS (AR) Ballet Renaissance Boomer Music Company Canyon Concert Ballet Centennial Children’s Chorus Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys Contemporary Dance Academy The Cooking Studio CSU Center for the Arts Dance Express Dance Factory Debut Theatre Company Discovery Montessori Drum Major and Leadership Camp Estes Park Museum Estes Park Violin Flourish Music Academy Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum of Art Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Front Range Classical Ballet Academy Global Village Museum and Learning Center Hands On Music Academy Harrington Arts Alliance Impact Dance Company Let’s Play Music Lincoln Center Loveland Academy of Music Loveland & Conservatory Dance Loveland Museum/Gallery Magnolia Music Studio Main Street Music Academy Mountain Kids Music Workshops & Camps at CSU NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater Opera Fort Collins

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Piano & Guitar Institute RJ’s Amazing Entertainment Rocky Ridge Music Center Starflower Dance Company The Studio Studio West Dance Center UNC Jazz Camp Up In Lights Productions VanCo School of Art AFTER SCHOOL (AS) ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Code Ninjas Community Life Center Discovery Montessori Flourish Music Academy Fort Collins Club Game On! Sports 4 Girls Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Little Bears Child Care Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Youth Gardeners Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs The Mother Earth Academy Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater Rivendell School Science Matters Northern Colorado Spring Creek School Sunshine House Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Timberline Gymnastics Up In Lights Productions Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League ATHLETICS (AT) Adventure Gymnastics Air Force Sports Camps Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics All Star NFL Flag Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club

Ascent Studio-Climbing & Fitness Ballet Renaissance Becks’ Martial Arts Camp Timberline Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Centennial Outdoor Pool Cheley Colorado Camps Chilson Recreation Center Chippers Lanes City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports City of Greeley Junior Golf City of Loveland Youth Golf City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps City Park Pool Collindale Golf Academy Colorado Youth Outdoors Community Life Center Cool Beans Playhouse & Cafe CSU Basketball Camps CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Discovery Bay Waterpark Eaton Country Club-Junior Golf Edge Sports Center Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop Estes Park Aquatic Center Family FunPlex Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Judo Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club Game On! Sports 4 Girls Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Greeley Archers Greeley-Evans Youth League-Baseball & Softball Greeley Ice Haus Greeley Recreation Center Greeley Youth Sports GRIT Athletics Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts & Horses Highland Hills Golf Course Highland Meadows Golf Course Highland Meadows Tennis Center Highland Park Lanes i9 Sports

Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy Inspiration Riding Academy International Black Belt Academy Island Grove Splash Park Jumpin’ Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Karate West, Inc. Kent Mountain Adventure Center Kids Night Out Loveland Krav Maga Loveland Lake Loveland Swim Beach Larimer Knights Rugby Clubs Launch Creative Center & Skate Park Lewis Tennis School Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Lighthouse Dance Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Loveland Swim Club McTeggart Irish Dancers Mighty Kicks Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs Moore Martial Arts Mountain Kids Mulberry Pool My Heroes New World Sports No Barriers USA NoCo Ice Center NoCo Vipers (Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse) NORCO Volleyball Club Northern Colorado Orcas Northern Colorado Rush Baseball Northern Colorado Rush Soccer Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Northern Colorado Youth Hockey Northside Aztlan Community Center OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Raintree Athletic Club Ripple Effect Martial Arts Rocky Mountain Archery Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club RollerLand Skate Center Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Safe Routes to School Snow Valley Basketball Camp Southridge Junior Golf Academy Starflower Dance Company The Summit Sunrise Splash Park Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling Tennis Association of Greeley Timberline Gymnastics Tomora Training Center Tran’s Martial Arts UNC Baseball Camps UNC Bear PAW Camp UNC Football Camps UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp

UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps United Soccer Club Village Green Pool Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team Vortex Swim Club Whetstone Climbing Windsor Gymnastics Academy Windsor Parks & Recreation Windsor Wrestling Club Winona Outdoor Pool BEFORE SCHOOL (BS) ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Discovery Montessori Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Little Bears Child Care The Mother Earth Academy Spring Creek School Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS (CO) Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council CEC Fort Collins High School CEC Fort Collins Middle School Chessmates Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Judo Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Girl Scouts of Colorado Greeley-Evans Youth League-Baseball & Softball Haunted Game Cafe Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado Larimer County 4-H Larimer Knights Rugby Club Loveland Youth Gardeners NoCo Vipers Partners Mentoring Youth Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club Whetstone Climbing Weld County 4-H Windsor Wrestling Club

DAY CAMPS (DC) ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Adventure Bound Day Camp Air Force Sports Camps Axis International Academy Becks’ Martial Arts Camp Invention Camp Timberline Centennial Village Museums Chessmates Choice City Christian Camp City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Fort Collins Summer Camps City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps Code Ninjas Colorado Early Learning Preschool Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Basketball Camps CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Edge Sports Center Farm at Lee Martinez Park Flourish Music Academy Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Preschool Fort Collins Soccer Club Game On! Sports Camps 4 Girls Gardens on Spring Creek Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Greeley Museums Greeley Recreation Center Greeley Rodarte Community Center Spring and Summer Camps Greeley Youth Sports Harrington Arts Alliance Hearts & Horses Hearts in Hand Child Development Center Highland Meadows Golf Course Hope Farms iD Tech Summer Camps Inspiration Riding Academy Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Larimer Humane Society Laughing Buck Farm Launch Creative Center & Skate Park The Learning House Lifetree Day Camps Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater NORCO Volleyball Club Northside Aztlan Community Center

Piano & Guitar Institute Play-Well TEKnologies Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Rivendell School Science Matters Northern Colorado Silicon STEM Academy Summer Camps Spring Creek School Sproutin’ Up Summer Camps The Studio Studio West Dance Center Sunshine House Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Timberline Gymnastics Tomora Training Center UNC Baseball Camps UNC Bear PAW Camp UNC Football Camps UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps United Soccer Club Up In Lights Productions VanCo School of Art Whetstone Climbing Windmill Child Enrichment Center Windsor Gymnastics Academy YMCA of the Rockies Young Child Summer Enrichment Program Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League RESIDENTIAL CAMPS (RC) Air Force Sports Camps Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA Camp Timberline Cheley Colorado Camps The Cooking Studio Drum Major and Leadership Camp Frontiers of Science Institute Girl Scouts of Colorado iD Tech Summer Camps Kent Mountain Adventure Center Leadership Enrichment Program No Barriers USA Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Rocky Ridge Music Center Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge Snow Valley Basketball Camp Summer Enrichment Program Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch UNC Baseball Camps UNC Football Camps UNC Jazz Camp UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps YMCA of the Rockies

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YOUTH PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2021 Academics (AC), Arts (AR), Athletics (AT), Before School (BS), After School (AS), Day Camps (DC), Residential Camps (RC), Clubs/Organizations (CO)

A L P H A B E T I C A L L I S T I N G S 4-H Larimer County, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC, 498-6000 www.larimer.org/extension Weld County, 525 N. 15th Ave., GR 400-2066, www.weld4h.org Age group: 8-18 years Young people learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Fee. Category: CO ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers Preschool locations: Greeley/Evans, Ault/Pierce.

School-age locations: Greeley/ Evans, Johnstown/Milliken, Windsor/ Severance, Ault/Pierce.

352-2222, www.abccdc.com Age group: 5-13 years Provides model child care and educational experiences.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School 4800 Wheaton Dr., FC, 226-2800, www.aakelementary.org Age group: Grades K-5 Public Mosaica charter school with a fine arts focus.

Free. Categories: AC, AS Adolesco Youth Exchange 303-913-4845, www.Adolesco.org Age group: 9-17 years A flexible and affordable nonprofit program of unique, two-way exchanges to Canada, France, Germany, Spain, UK/Ireland for qualifying U.S. students.

Fee. Category: AC Adventure Bound Day Camp (ABDC) LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 5-12 years and Grades 6-9 Arts, crafts, games, songs, skits, sports, swimming, field trips, enrichment activities taking full advantage of Loveland facilities including library, museum, pools and sports park.

Fee. Category: DC

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Adventure Gymnastics 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-0632 www.adventuregymnastics.wixsite. com/adventuregymnastics Age group: 2-14 years Gymnastics instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Air Force Sports Camps Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs 719-333-2116 www.goairforcefalcons.com/camps Age group: 8-18 years Summer camps for boarders and commuters. Basketball, cheerleading, diving, fencing and golf.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics 3005 W. 29th St., Unit F, GR 352-2042, www.airbornetigers.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Gymnastics and tumbling on a competitive, recreational and special-needs basis.

Fee. Category: AT All Star NFL Flag Football Northern Colorado 855-500-ASYS (2797) www.allstaryouthsports.org Age group: 4-12 years Non-contact flag football leagues for coeds.

Fee. Category: AT Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/ Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club FC, 988-3803, www.annsallstars.org Age group: Children and Youth Child-centered twirling club focused on learning to twirl, forming friendships, developing good sportsmanship and having fun.

Fee. Category: AT Ascent Studio-Climbing & Fitness 2150 Joseph Allen Dr., FC 999-5596, www.ascentstudio.com Age group: All Indoor climbing, bouldering and other cool stuff that happen in spite of gravity for the whole family.

Fee. Category: AT

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Axis International Academy 2130 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 658-4199, www.AXIScolorado.org Age group: Grades K-5 Tuition-free public school for K-5 students, including home school enrichment.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Ballet Renaissance EP, LV www.balletren.org Age group: Pre-K-Adults Ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience.

Fee. Category: AR, AT Becks’ Martial Arts 2020 S. College Ave​., FC 682-2648 www.becksmartialarts.com Age group: All Traditional Korean Taekwondo programs.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. CR 58, FC, 482-9168 www.beefamilyfarm.org Age group: All History of northern Colorado agriculture, children’s activities, farm animals, more.

Fee. Category: AC Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 532-2757 http://berthoud.colibraries.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AC Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Age group: Grades K-5 Fee. Category: AC, BS, CO Blooming Girls FC, 207-4094 www.bloominggirlsco.com Age group: 5-12 years Classes and workshops for girls to build confidence and self-esteem.

Fee. Category: AC

Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC, 223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Age group: All Musical instruments for sale or rent, lessons, accessories.

Fee. Category: AR Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 1505 Brodie Ave., EP, 817-4943 (summer only) 1608 Lancer Dr., FC, 484-5198 2500 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 556-8868 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 663-5450 743 Jocelyn Dr., LV, 776-6747 1500 Monroe Ave., LV, 889-0275 211 W. 6th St., LV, 889-0473 197 Elder Dr., LV, 776-6187 3815 W. Harrison Ave., Wellington, 568-7338 www.begreatlarimer.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County 24750 3rd St., Galeton, 302-7151 2400 1st Ave., GR, 353-1278 2400 W. 4th St., GR, 353-1278 500 24th Ave., GR, 302-2026 111 E 26th St., GR, 702-3900 411 S. McKinley Ave., Fort Lupton, 702-4660 320 Centennial Dr., Milliken, 5908478 www.bgcweld.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council 330-6305 www.longspeakbsa.org Age group: 6-20 years Serving scouting families in northern Colorado.

Fee. Category: CO, RC

Getting back to life with Covid-19 Colorado moved into the “Safer At Home” phase of reopening on April 27th and, as of this writing, that order expires on May 26th, 2020.

The next planned phase is titled “Protect Our Neighbors” and is focused on a more normal social life, while still being protective against the spread of Covid-19. What does all of this mean though? What does the future look like?

When can our kids go back to school?

First off, we need to understand that these orders and timelines are a general guide and are flexible. If new case numbers begin to rise, we can go back to “Safer At Home” or even “Stay At Home” orders. We have to be ready to make adjustments to our lives as are necessary.

We also need to be realistic with what our near future looks like with this pandemic. In reality, we are looking at many more months of precautions. Even with our modest control measures currently in place the medical community is expecting a peak for the pandemic to be around July. Then, its expected that we will continue to see cyclical periods of new cases for the next 12 to 18 months, until we can mass produce an effective and safe vaccine.

While it is true that this virus luckily spares children from severe, or even moderate illness, kids can still be a source of spread to the more vulnerable populations. School closures were an effective way to help slow the spread due

to less interactions between children, families, teachers and everyone involved in educating our youth. There is no doubt it has helped to save countless lives.

The state of Colorado is currently still hopeful that we will be able to open schools in the fall. However, this is an ongoing situation and that may end up being pushed further back. It is important to understand that the precautions we are taking today will have impacts on when things like schools and businesses can return to normal schedules.

One thing that we do need to come to terms with is that when schools do open back, it will likely be under different circumstances than we are used to. There will be temperature checks, and restrictions for returning to school after illness. There will likely be new rules for drop-off and pick-up that reflect our social distancing guidelines. School sports, concerts, plays, and assemblies will likely be much more restrictive for a while, maybe even years.

As our children are integral parts of our lives, we have to understand that the changes they will experience may not be directly related to their own health. These sacrifices and changes are for their neighbors, their grandparents, their friends who have chronic illnesses. It is for their communities. We are all in this together and will get through this together.

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Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC, 484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC, 229-0300 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: Infants-Youth Developmentally appropriate curricula, certified teachers, stateof-the-art facilities.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby, 887-2648, www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years Camp Chief Ouray provides opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body.

Fee. Category: RC Camp Invention Eaton, EV, FC, GR, LV, Wellington 800-968-4332, www.campinvention.org Age group: Grades K-6 A STEM summer program that turns curious students into innovative thinkers.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Camp Timberline 1207 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 484-8462 www.camptimberline.com Age group: 5-18 years Sports and mountain adventure camp at the foot of Longs Peak.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Canyon Concert Ballet 1031 Conifer St., FC, 472-4156 www.ccballet.org Age group: 3+ years Creating and sharing the passion of dance through artistically enriching performance and education.

Fee. Category: AR Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1111 Diamond Valley Dr. #102, WS 460-9112, www.catalystbjj.com Age group: 5 years-Adults An academy offering Jiu Jitsu, antibullying and self-defense techniques.

Fee. Category: AT CEC Fort Collins Middle School 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-4549 www.fortcollinsms. coloradoearlycolleges.org Age group: Grades 6-8 Colorado Early Colleges provides a rigorous, personalized curriculum.

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CEC Fort Collins High School 4424 Innovation Dr., FC, 377-0044 www.fortcollins. coloradoearlycolleges.org Age group: Grades 9-12 Public charter school with personalized education in prep for college and workforce.

Fee. Category: AC, CO Centennial Children’s Chorus FC, 460-6589 www.CCCHome.org Age group: Grades K-8 Dedicated to offering quality music education through choral performance.

Fee. Category: AR Centennial Outdoor Pool

2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 350-5636 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Centennial Village Museums 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years Experience pioneer life with handson activities, games, crafts, more.

Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., EP, 586-4244 www.cheley.com Age group: 9-17 years Hiking, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, rafting, mountain biking, sports, climbing, arts, crafts, more.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Chessmates FC, 658-9976, www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: Grades K-9 Kids have fun, learn and compete through chess.

Fee. Category: CO, DC Children’s Speech and Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr., Ste. #10, FC, 419-0486 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 342-2296 www.csrckids.org Age group: Up to 12 years Quality speech, language and literacy programs. Sliding scale. ASHA certified therapists. Nonprofit.

Fee. Category: AC

Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center 2822 Silverplume Dr., FC, 226-5854 635 S. Grant Ave., FC, 221-1818 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 6700 29th St. Rd., GR, 330-2233 1425 Diana Dr., LV, 663-3146 4601 Sunview Dr., LV, 613-9424 www.childrens-workshop.com Age group: Toddler-12 years Games, arts and crafts, field trips, fun; transportation provided.

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Choice City Christian Camp 2112 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 310-6335 www.choicecitychristiancamp.com Age group: 5-12 years Summer day camp with daily field trips. Open 7am-6pm.

Fee. Category: DC

City of Greeley Junior Golf 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com Age group: 5-15 years Multi-level programs for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT

City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps 700 E. 4th. St., LV, 962-2445 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-18 years Summer youth athletic sports camps.

Fee. AT, DC

City of Fort Collins Junior Golf 221-6300, www.fcgov.com/golf Age group: 5-17 years Instruction for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fitness, sports and aquatics.

Fee. Category: AT

City of Fort Collins Summer Camps: Camp FunQuest 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6309 www.fcgov.com/recreation/daycamps Age group: 5-15 years Camps with themes.

Fee. Category: DC

City of Loveland Youth Golf 2116 W. 29th St., LV, 663-5310 701 Clubhouse Dr., LV, 667-8308 2115 West 29th St., LV, 667-5256 www.golfloveland.com Age group: 5-18 years Fun and easy place to play golf whether you’re a golfer or not.

Fee. Category: AT

1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: All Outdoor summer fun with water features, slides and swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT

Chippers Lanes 555 S. Saint Vrain Ave., EP, 586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 226-6327 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Age group: 6-14 years Camps, junior bowling leagues, school fundraisers.

Fee/Free. Category: AT

City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6308 www.fcgov.com/sports Age group: Grades K-12 Basketball, football, wrestling, cross country, volleyball and track.

Fee. Category: AT

City of Loveland Parks & Recreation 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-12 years State-licensed camp, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, science, drama, indoor and outdoor games.

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Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC Collindale Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 2234653 www.collindalegolfacademy.com Age group: 5-17 years PGA professional supervised junior golf camps, clinics and instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Colorado Early Learning Preschool 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-2354 www.celpreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Preschool and summer camp that includes field trips, splash days, special events.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Colorado Youth Outdoors 4927 E. CR 36, FC, 663-0800 www.coloradoyo.org Age group: Grades 4-1 Camping skills, fishing, archery, shooting sports, more.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Community Life Center 531 S. College Ave., FC, 449-5191 400 S. Link Lane, FC, 449-5191 415 Mason Ct. #1, FC, 472-0609 www.thematthewshouse.org Age group: All After-school programs, adult education, recreation, community resources.

Category: AC, AT, AS Community Preschool 1003 W. 6th St., LV, 669-4323 www.communitypreschool.org Age group: 2 1/2-5 years Co-op preschool, August-May. Fee. Category: AC Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St. #2A, FC, 232-9539 www.contemporarydanceacademy.com Age Group: 2-18 years Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical.

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The Cooking Studio

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Fee. Category: AR CSU Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC MBB: 217-0085 WBB: 203-383-9534 www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes-youthsport-camps Age group: Grades K-12 Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington St., FC 491-5529 smtd.colostate.edu/events/ Age group: Children and youth Music, theatre, dance, visual arts.

Fee. Category: AR CSU Early Childhood Center 223 S. Shields St., FC 491-7082 www.ecc.colostate.edu Age group: 6 weeks-6 years Quality care and educational experiences.

Fee. Category: AC CSU Environmental Learning Center 2400 S. CR 9, FC, 491-1661 www.csuelc.org Age group: Grades K-12 Educational programs, nature center, trails. Camps. Open to public.

Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps CSU Campus, FC, 491-0924 https://stem.colostate.edu/events/ engineering-your-world Age group: Grades 6-12 Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 213-1830 www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes-youthsport-camps Age group: Grades 3-8 Beginner to advanced youth players.

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Fee. Category: AT, DC

CSU Youth Sport Camps FC, www.chhs.colostate.edu/hesyouth-sport-camps Age group: Grades 1-8 A day camp that promotes the benefits of physical activity for youth in the community.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Dance Express FC, 493-2113 www.danceexpressfc.com Age group: 5+ years Modern dance troupe for persons with and without disabilities.

Fee. Category: AR Dance Factory 2956 W. 29th St.,GR, 506-9040 www.dancefactorylb.com Age group: 3-18 years Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom.

Fee. Category: AR Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside Ave., FC, 224-5774 www.debuttheatre.org Age group: 6-17 years Northern Colorado’s only year-round, nonprofit, hands-on youth acting school/performing troupes.

Fee. Category: AR Discovery Bay Waterpark

715 E. 24th St. GR, 350-5636 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics Age group: All Outdoor summer fun with water features and slides.

Fee. Category: AT Discovery Montessori 225 E. Skyway Dr., FC, 223-2445 http://discoverymontessori. hubbli.com Age group: 1-6 years Calm classrooms, onsite horsemanship, French, music, computers, art.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, BS Drum Major and Leadership Camp UNC, GR, 859-351-2987 www.commandthefield.com Age group: 13-19 years Registration deadline: June 1 Learn conducting and leadership skills. For future drum majors.

Fee. Category: AR, RC

Eaton Country Club—Junior Golf 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2587 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-17 years Weekly play and lessons for ages 9-17. Beginner lessons ages 5-8.

Fee. Category: AT

Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Age group: Youth-Adults Lessons focused on music reading, theory, physical technique and ear training.

Fee. Category: AR

Fort Collins Children’s Theatre FC, 235-0247 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 10-14 Theatre, summer workshop, fall production cast.

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Edge Sports Center 4450 Denrose Ct., FC, 472-0048 www.edgesportscenter.com Age group: Grades Pre-K-8 Provides indoor turf for youth and adult sports, like soccer, volleyball, baseball and more.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

Family FunPlex 1501 65th Ave., GR, 350-9401 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics Age group: All Indoor waterpark, miniature golf, fitness center, gymnasium, more.

Fee. Category: AT

Fort Collins Judo Club 2721 S. College Ave., Ste. 3, FC 232-8016, www.fcjudo.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Traditional and competitive judo.

Fee. Category: AT, CO

Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic Age group: 6 months-Adults Open swimming and ice skating, lessons, teams, Fee. Category: AT Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP 586-6548 www.estesparkmountainshop.com Age category: All 4,500 square feet of indoor climbing for beginners through experts.

Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP, 586-8191 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ aquatics Age group: All Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes.

Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Museum 200 Fourth St., EP, 586-6256 www.colorado.gov/pacific/ townofestespark/museum Age group: All Exhibits and programs detailing the area’s history from the Ice Age to today.

Fee. Category: AR Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP, 586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org Age group: All Vast array of books and other media, special programs, story times.

Fee. Category: AC

Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St., FC, 221-6665 www.fcgov.com/recreation/thefarm-lee-martinez-park Age group: Preschool, Families Summer and spring break camps.

Fee. Category: DC First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool 1005 Stover St., FC, 482-0343 www.preschoolfumc.org Age group: 3-5 years Quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program.

Fee. Category: AC Flourish Music Academy 1640 25th Ave., Ste. A, GR, 5735856 www.flourishmusicacademy.com Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round lessons in piano, voice, strings, guitar/bass and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) FC, www.fortcollinsareaswimteam.org Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round competitive swimming for all abilities.

Fee. Category: AT Fort Collins Baseball Club 211 S. Bryan Ave., FC, 484-3368 www.fortcollinsbaseballclub.org Age groups: 4-22 years Recreational and competitive baseball club for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Provides hands-on learning for all ages. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, DC Fort Collins Cooperative Preschool 1200 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 221-1345 www.fortcollinspreschool.com Age group: 2-5 years Structured, cooperative preschool classes.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Fort Collins Soccer Club 2721 S. College Ave. #10, FC 226-4253, www.soccerfortcollins.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Recreational and competitive soccer for boys and girls. Age-appropriate camps.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club FC, www.fcstars.org Age group: 6-15 years Competitive girls softball fun. All abilities welcome.

Fee. Category: AT Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 3501 S. Mason St #1, FC, 980-8425 www.frcballet.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Creative movement through preprofessional ballet.

Fee. Category: AR Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2976 www.fsiunc.org Age group: Grades 11-12 Six-week summer science immersion program.

Fee. Category: AC, RC

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Fee. Category: AT, CO

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Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls 312 S. Princeton, FC, 829-8899 www.GameOnSports4Girls.com Age group: 5-14 Girls build skills, values and confidence while learning to play 5-10 unique sports.

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Global Village Museum and Learning Center 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Age group: All Collections and activities to promote international understanding.

Fee. Category: AC, AR

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Greeley Ice Haus 900 8th Ave., GR, 350-9402 www.greeleyicehaus.com Age group: All Hockey leagues, ice and figure skating instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley Museums Several locations throughout Greeley, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years, All Hands-on activities for youth and families.

Fee. Category: DC Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 www.greeleyrec.com Age group: All Pool, tumble room and rock wall, parties.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Greeley Rodarte Community Center Spring and Summer Camps 920 A St., GR, 350-9430

RodarteCC.com Age group: 6-17 STEM, arts, crafts, recreational programs, field trips.

Fee. Category: DC

Greeley Youth Sports UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-9401, www.greeleyrec.com/ sports/youth-sports Age group: 8-14 years Fee. Category: AT, DC GRIT Athletics 846 SE Frontage Rd., FC, 219-6214 www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years Wrestling, track and field.

Fee. Category: AT

Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC, 207-9111 www.facebook.com/pages/ Hands-On-Music-AcademyLLC/162392463778765 Age group: 4+ years Explore piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass composing, recording, team bands, Bach-Rock.

Fee. Category: AR Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten 725 W. Drake Rd., FC, 223-5191 www.congregationharshalom.org/ preschool Age group: 3-6 years A Jewish, Montessori-inspired preschool and kindergarten. All are welcome.

Fee. Category: AC Harrington Arts Alliance 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 568-8370 www.harringtonartsalliance.org Age group: All Creative expression for all.

Acting, singing, dancing, drawing, songwriting, main stage productions.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Haunted Game Cafe 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 402-2466 www.hauntedgamecafe.com Age group: 10+ years Family board game fun. Open games.

Free. Category: CO Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado 1112 Oakridge Dr., Ste 104, FC 366-9304, www.havoclax.org Age group: Grades 1-8 Year-round seasons and clinics Fee. Category: AT, CO Healthy Kids Club—UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 495-7511 www.uchealth.org/services/ community-health/healthy-kids Age group: Grades Pre-K-8, Families Health and safety education, afterschool programs and special events.

Fee. Category: AS, AT Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Age group: 2+ years Therapeutic riding program for children with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges.

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Hearts in Hand Child Development Center 2464 Marquette St., FC 223-1245 www.heartsinhandschool.com Age group: 6 weeks-Grade 5 Preschool, private kindergarten; summer camp.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., FC, 494-1022 www.heritagechristian.info Age group: Grades Pre-K-12 Learning opportunities in a Christian-centered environment.

Fee. Category: AC Highland Hills Golf Course

2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/highlandhills Age group: 5-17 years Junior golf program.

Fee. Category: AT Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS 204-4653 www.highlandmeadowsgolfcourse.com Age group: 7-17 years Programs for beginner and intermediate golfers.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Highland Meadows Tennis Center

6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS 217-9291, www.highland meadowstenniscenter.com Age group: 5-18 years Semi-private and group lessons.

Junior competitive programs.

Fee. Category: AT Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Age group: 4-18 years Winter junior bowling league.

Fee. Category: AT

High Plains Library District 2650 W. 29th St., GR Centennial Park Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Library 1012 11th St., GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans 888-861-7323, www.mylibrary.us Age group: All A community of libraries offering programs and materials for all ages.

Fee. Category: AC Hope Farms 1601 N. Shields St., FC 481-3454, www.HopeFarmsFC.com Age group: 7-12 years Day camp includes horse riding, animal care, gardening, crafts, supervised cooking classes, more.

Fee. Category: DC i9 Sports FC, GR, LV, WS 422-1127, www.i9sports.com Age group: 3-12 years Fun, safe youth sports leagues for spring, summer and fall.

Fee. Category: AT iD Tech Summer Camps CSU and more. 888-709-8324 www.idtech.com Age group: 7-19 years Coding, game development, robotics, and design for kids and teens.

Fee. Category: AC, DC, RC Impact Dance Company www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years Age-appropriate activities.

Fee. Category: AR Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy

117 W. 2nd St., LV, 817-4266 www.innerwavemartialarts.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Kungfu/pencak silat for kids and families. Training benefit for life.

Fee. Category: AT

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Pony club. Lesson horses available.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

International Black Belt Academy 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 330-5425 www.internationalblackbelt academy.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Martial art and karate classes for kids and families.

Fee. Category: AT Island Grove Splash Park

302 N. 14th Ave., GR, 350-5636 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Jumpin’ 6055 Sky Pond Dr., Ste. P100, LV 776-9756, www.jumpinfun.com Age group: 1-10 years An inflatable play place for kids.

Fee. Category: AT Kaizen International Black Belt Academy 1833 E. Harmony Rd. #5, FC 281-7480, www.KaizenIBBA.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Kenpo Karate Jiu-Jitsu instruction for the whole family. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Karate West, Inc. 3725 S. Mason St., FC, 223-5566 www.karatewestinc.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Martial Arts programs for peewees, kids, teens and adults.

Fee. Category: AT Kent Mountain Adventure Center EP, 586-5990 www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneering, school groups, families.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center, LV, WS, 308-0439 Frederick, 720-295-0695 www.kidsniteout.org Age group: 7-14 years Supervised Saturday night fun with live DJ, activities, contests, more.

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KinderCare Learning Centers FC, WS, 888-525-2780 www.kindercare.com Age group: Infant-12 years Before- and after-school, and enrichment programs.

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303-523-7336, http:// larimeryouthrugby.teampages.com Age group: 5-14 years Touch, flag and tackle rugby for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Laughing Buck Farm 3724 N. CR 13, FC www.laughingbuckfarm.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Year-round farm school for all ages.

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1007 N. College Ave., Unit B, FC 443-2420 www.launchskate.org Age group: All Skateboarding and hands-on learning to promote creative thinking and personal expresssion.

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Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/leadership-enrichmentprogram.aspx Age group: Grades 11 & 12 Registration deadline: March 3 For high-ability learners looking to be challenged.

Fee. Category: AC, RC The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 215-3068 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 12 months-Kindergarten Playgroups, preschool, preKindergarten and Kindergarten in a non-day care setting.

Fee. Category. AC, DC Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC 674-7077 www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: All Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain.

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Age group: Starting 4-6 years.

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Lewis Tennis School 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.Lewistennis.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Instruction, tournaments, leagues.

Fee. Category: AT Life Center—House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud 532-0161 www.honservice.org Age group: Families Education, activities, recreation and resources for the whole family.

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800-366-8948, www.group.com/ daycamps Age group: 6-11 years Fun, faith, friends! Full-day camp with option of early and extended days.

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Lighthouse Dance 217 E. 4th St., LV, 667-2060 www.lighthousedance.com Age group: 18 months-Adults High-quality dance training in an atmosphere of joy and encouragement.

Fee. Category: AT Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC 221-6730, www.lctix.com Age group: All Live family-friendly performances to introduce children to arts and culture.

Fee. Category: AR Little Bears Child Care 1247 Riverside Ave., FC, 472-1984 2251 Hampshire Rd., FC, 484-3932 www.littlebearschildcare.com Age group: 6 weeks-8 years Developmentally appropriate programs where children develop skills through play. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Lobos Football Technique Camp c/o Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W. Swallow Rd., FC, 488-7016 www.rockyathletics.org/page/3357 Age group: 7-14 years Non-contact football technique.

Camp led by Rocky Mountain Football program.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Loveland Academy of Music 1355 N. Cleveland Ave., LV, 5813553 www.lovelandacademyofmusic.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, drum, mandolin, banjo and bass lessons.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland & Conservatory Dance

813 8th St., GR, 356-7104 440 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-2091 www.dancedreamstudios.com Age group: 2 years-Adults Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center 401 Denver Ave., LV, 663-9999 www.laserfuncenter.com Age group: 7 years-Adults Laser tag, laser maze, ropes course, climbing wall, parties, group events.

Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Museum & Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Art classes and camps for tots, children, teens and adults.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC Loveland Preschool 2500 N,. Garfield Ave., LV 412-2320, www.lovelandpreschool.org Age group: 2-5 years Parents and teachers cooperate to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Fee. Category: AC

Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS, 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, viola, cello, electric bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe. Private lessons and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AR Mathnasium 2733 Council Tree Ave. #107, FC 514-3201 www.mathnasium.com/fortcollins Age group: Grades 2-12 Math tutoring.

Fee. Category: AC

Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV, 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Age group: All Programs, story times.

Fee. Category: AC

McTeggart Irish Dancers 1532 E. Mulberry St., Unit B, FC 663-0282, www.mcteggart.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Irish dance for the whole family.

Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp 1669 Eagle Dr., LV, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age group: 6-12 years Fun, safe place for children with reading, math, sports and activities.

Fee. Category: AC, AT, DC

Mighty Kicks Northern Colorado, 682-4898 www.MightyKicksNorthernCO.net Age group: 3-8 years Introductory soccer program focusing on the overall development of each child using an age-specific curriculum.

Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Swim Club LV, 744-4254 www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 4 years-College Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 4 through college.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Youth Gardeners 1511 E. 11th St. #257, LV, 669-7182 www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org Age group: 5-21 years Cultivates skills, stewardship in young people through sustainable gardening and healthy living practices.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Magnolia Music Studio 4019 Mason St., #2, FC 614-5691 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Age group: Youth-Adults Harp, flute, piano, voice.

Fee. Category: AR

Moore Martial Arts 514 Main St., WS, 686-1247 www.mooremartialarts.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Teaching true self-defense with a combination of Anshinkai-do Karate and Kosho Ryu Kempo.

Fee. Category: AT The Mother Earth Academy

1425 W. 29th St., LV, 203-4629 www.facebook.com/ MotherEarthAcademy Age group: Grades K-5 A micro school focused on inquirybased exploration, investigation and analysis of the natural world.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart St., FC, 239-3717 www.mountain-kids.com Age group: 5-18 years Gymnastics, dance, swimming, preschool, summer day camp, afterschool transportation and care.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, AT, DC

Mountain Sage Community School 2310 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 568-5456 www.mountainsage.org Age group: Grades K-8 A charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living.

Fee. Category: AC Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: All Open swimming, lessons, teams.

Fee. Category: AT Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC, 482-2787, www.moafc.org Age group: All A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities.

Fee. Category: AR Music Workshops & Camps at CSU CSU, FC, 491-5529 www.music.colostate.edu/ masterclasses-camps Age group: Grades 7-12 Camps for band, orchestra, vocal, percussion with world-class instruction.

Fee. Category: AR My Heroes 735 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774, www. myheroestherapy.com Age group: Children-Adults Hippotherapy for special-needs riders.

Fee. Category: AT New World Sports 119 E. Mountain St., FC 416-6803 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8-18 years old Guided biking, hiking and rafting tours.

Outdoor sports gear and rentals.

Fee. Category: AT No Barriers USA 317 Stover St., Unit A, FC 484-3633, www.nobarriersusa.org Age group: 10 years-Adults Adventures that build leaders and help people gain confidence.

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NoCo Ice Center 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years-Adults Hockey and skating for youth & adult. Serving FC, GR, LV, WS. Fee. Category: AT NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater 1296 Main St. Unit D, WS, 407-970-7504 www.nocotheatrix.com Age group: 5-13 years Musical theater programs year round. Singing, dancing, acting.

Camps, after school, workshops, more.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC NoCo Vipers (Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse) www.fclax.com Age group: Grades K-8 Competitive and recreational leagues, camps and clinics for boys.

Fee. Category: AT, CO NORCO Volleyball Club 7395 Greendale Rd., WS 667-5005, www.norcovolleyball.com Age group: 11-18 years Private lessons, camps, clinics, leagues.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Northern Colorado Orcas FC, 321-626-4774 www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 8+ years For anyone who likes music, dance and swimming.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado RUSH Baseball FC, www.nocorush.com Age group: Youth Competitive baseball builds technical skills and essential teammate behaviors.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Rush Soccer 4681 W. 20th St. #203, GR, 351-6255 www.norcorush.com Age group: 8-18 years Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive.

Fee. Category: AT

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Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR 351-2090, www.northerncolorado wrestlingcamps.com Age group: 8-18 years Camps for advanced and beginning wrestlers looking to gain skills/techniques.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 5-18 years Competitive and rec teams with clinics and summer programs.

Fee. Category: AT Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 2+ years Classes, programs, sports, camps.

Fee. Category: Category: AC, AT, DC OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo 4520 N. Garfield Ave., LV. 461-0444, www.omscolorado.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Taekwondo, self-defense, workshops, private lessons, camps, parties.

Category: AT Opera Fort Collins FC, 482-0220 www.operafortcollins.org Age group: Grades K-12 Students learn elements of opera culminating in a musical performance.

Fee. Category: AR Partners Mentoring Youth EP, 577-9348 530 S. College Ave., Unit 1, FC 484-7123 710 11th Ave. #106, GR, 378-6501 www.partnersmentoringyouth.org Age group: 7-17 years One-to-one mentoring relationship between adult role models and youth facing challenges.

Free. Category: CO Piano & Guitar Institute 2170 W. Drake Rd., Ste. B-8, FC 206-4930 2105 Maple Dr., LV, 631-5916 1296 Main St., Unit C, WS 686-9660 www.PianoInstituteLLC.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Play-Well TEKnologies

PSD Early Childhood Program FC, 490-3204, www.psdschools.org/ department/early-childhood Age group: 3-5 years Early Head Start, early childhood, preschool programs.

Fee. Category: AC

Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., #200, FC Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: All Encouraging ongoing literacy, curiosity and imagination, plus summer reading challenges.

Fee. Category: AC

Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 821-9410 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 4-11 years Youth dance, yoga, weight lifting, basketball, swimming.

Fee. Category: AT

FC, LV, WS 645-6075, www.play-well.org Age group: Grades K-8 LEGO-inspired engineering classes, camps and workshops.

Fee. Category: DC

Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 1410 E. 11th St., LV, 663-3173 www.premiergymnastics.net Age group: 18 months-18 years Gymnastics, cheer and tumbling classes. Private lessons, open gym.

Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV, 667-3190 www.thereadingclinicinc.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Reading, writing, study skills and math.

Fee. Category: AC Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center 7755 Greenstone Tr., FC, 206-0381 Age group: 2 1/2-6 years www.redeemerconnect.com Half-day programs.

Fee. Category: AC

Ripple Effect Martial Arts 2948 Council Tree Ave. #137, FC, 282-3714 4870 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown 829-1837 www.rippleeffectmartialarts.com Age group: 3 years-Adults High-energy summer and year-round martial arts program.

Fee. Category: AT Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: 3 years-Grade 5 Summer day camp sessions. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC RJ’s Amazing Entertainment FC, GR, LV, WS, 377-0093 www.kidsfunpartyideas.com Age group: 2+ years Parties, airbrush tattoos, face painting, balloon animals, more.

Fee. Category: AR

Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC, 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6-18 years Indoor archery range offering equipment and lessons for all skill levels.

Fee. Category: AT Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club 3307 S. College Ave. #200-1, FC 631-9310, www.feverhoops.com Age group: Grades 3-11 Club basketball for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT,CO Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 586-4031 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years Classes, lessons, camps for all ages.

Fee. Category: AR, RC RollerLand Skate Center 324 S. Link Ln., FC, 482-0497 www.rollerlandskatecenter.com Age group: Grades K-12 School fundraisers, birthday parties, school-break skates, private parties Fee. Category: AT

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Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Northern Colorado, 622-0055 www.roojumps.com Age group: All Interactive and inflatable play areas for events.

Fee. Category: AT Safe Routes to School 281 N. College Ave., FC, 416-2357 www.fcgov.com/saferoutes Age group: Grades K-8 Kids and parents walking and biking to school for good grades and good health.

Fee. Category: AT Science Matters Northern Colorado 303-805-9287 www.sciencematters.tv Age group: K-6 After school STEM programs and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge 105 CR 663, Grand Lake 627-9220, www.shadowcliff.org Age group: 6+ years Outdoor education camps for families.

Fee. Category: RC Silicon STEM Academy Summer Camps CSU Campus, Walnut Hall, FC 303-800-0011, www. siliconstemacademy.com Age group: 8-17 years STEM camps in robotics, programming, stop-motion animation and mobile apps.

Fee. Category: DC Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-5 years Preschool program that focuses on cognitive, language, physical and social-emotional development.

Fee. Category: AC Snow Valley Basketball Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 720-470-4282 www.SnowValleyColorado.com Age group: Grades 6-12 Camps to improve basketball skills while having fun.

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Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 416-2828 www.fcgov.com/golf/southridge.php Age group: 5-16 years Beginner and intermediate golf classes.

Fee. Category: AT Speech & Language Stimulation Center 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C Ste. 100, FC 495-1150, www.speech-languagevoice.com Age group: All Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, socialpragmatic language, vocal-cord issues, more.

Fee. Category: AC Spring Creek School 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com Age group: Walking 12 mos.-Grade 5 Preschool, kindergarten, before- and after-school, summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Sproutin’ Up Summer Camps

5100 E. Hwy. 14, FC 391-2613, www.sproutinup.com Age group: 3-11 years Choose from Junior Farmer one-day experiences or week-long day camp options.

Fee. Category: DC Starflower Dance Company 751 Pine Tree Dr., EP, 593-8424 www.facebook.com/ StarflowerDanceCompany Age group: 6 years-Adults Private and group dance and fitness classes for all ages and ability levels.

Fee. Category: AR, AT The Studio 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 223-8155 5613 McWhinney Blvd LV, 669-5155 www.thestudioco.com Age group: 2 years-Adults All-in-one camps, dance intensives, rock-star camps and summer classes.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Studio West Dance Center 216 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 225-1611, www.swdcfc.com Age group: 3-17 years Summer day camps and workshops.

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Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram Age group: 4 years-Grade 12 Registration deadline: June 6 Enrichment program for gifted and talented high-ability learners.

Fee. Category: AC, RC

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Thompson Valley Preschool 803 E. 16th St., LV, 667-6552 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Income-based, school-readiness preschool program. Building the foundation for a child’s education.

Fee. Category: AC

4455 N. Fairgrounds Ave., WS 663-6363, www.playatthesummit.com Age group: All Bowling, laser tag, arcade, more.

Fee. Category: AT Sunrise Splash Park 325 12th St., GR, 350-5636 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Sunshine House FC, GR, LV, 800-551-1561 www.sunshinehouse.com Age group: Infant-School age After-school and summer camp, part-/full-time available.

Fee. Category: AS, DC Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling

2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 667-3510, www.sweetheartlanes. net Age group: All Leagues, parties and open bowling.

Fee. Category: AT Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV, 667-3915 www.sylvandale.com Age group: 6-18 years Old-fashioned family camp, trail rides, hay rides, camp fires.

Fee. Category: DC, RC Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., FC, 493-2628 1209 Maple Dr., LV, 667-7240 www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool.

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GR, 356-5326 www.facebook.com/ Tennis-Association-ofGreeley-167234287334967 Age group: Varies Junior tennis programs and tournaments.

Fee. Category: AT

Timberline Gymnastics 2026 Lowe St., FC, 226-0306 www.timberlinegym.com Age group: 18 months-Adults Recreational gymnastics for physical, social and mental growth.

Fee. Category: AS, AT, DC Tomora Training Center

11000 U.S. Hwy. 34, GR, 381-3499 www.tomoratrainingcenter.com Age group: Youth-Adults Equestrian training, lessons, clinics for all styles and disciplines of riding.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Tran’s Martial Arts 1125 W. Drake Rd., FC, 493-3838 www.transfortcollins.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Instruction in self-defense, physical and personal fitness.

Fee. Category: AT Tutor Doctor 303-963-9711 www.tutoringnoco.com Age group: School age One-on-one, in-home tutoring.

Fee. Category: AC UNC Baseball Camps UNC Jackson Field, GR, 351-1714 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Age group: Grades 2-12 Offering several baseball camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

UNC Bear PAW (Physical Activity Week) Camp GR, 351-1890 www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercisescience/unc-active-school-lab/ outreach Age group: 5-11 years Fun week of physical activities, skill development and active games.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Football Camps UNC Butler Hancock Fields, GR, 351-1875 https://camps.jumpforward.com/ edmccaffreyfootballcamps Age group: Grades 1-12 Multiple day/overnight camps designed to develop football skills.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2394 www.arts.unco.edu/music/jazzcamp Age group: Middle School-College Jazz skills and theory camp offers students the opportunity to work with nationally respected musicians.

Fee. Category: AR, RC UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 351-2983 http://uncbears.com/ sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: Grades 9-12 Freshman, JV and varsity teams.

Seven game guarantee.

Fee. Category: AT, RC UNC Swim Camps

UNC Butler-Hancock Swimming Pool, GR 800-645-3226 http://uncbears.com/ sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: 9-18 years Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Campus, GR, 351-2998 http://uncbears.com/ sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: Grades 3-12 Open to boys and girls.

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UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 351-1713 http://uncbears.com/ sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: 5-8, 9-17 years Offering several camps in June.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC United Soccer Club 1327 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit B, LV 461-9358, www.thompsonsoccer. org Age group: 8-18 Competitive and rec programs in spring and fall.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Up In Lights Studio 1152 S Tyler Ave., LV, 292-8682 www.facebook.com/UILStudio Age group: 5 years-Adults Musical theatre training, summer camps, singing, dancing, acting.

Fee. AR, AS, DC VanCo School of Art 254 Linden St. (inside Downtown Artery building), FC 430-5113, www.vancoschool.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Offers classical training for artists with a passion to learn and create.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Village Green Pool

1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC 493-2099, www.vgpool.com Age group: Birth-18 years Swimming, diving, wading pool, swim teams, swim lessons, tennis.

Friendly neighborhood community.

Fee. Category: AT Village Green Synchronized Swim Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC 493-2099, www.villagegreenpool. com/synchro-swim-team Age group: 6-18 years Fun, teamwork, exercise for girls.

Fee. Category: AT Vortex Swim Club www.teamvortex.org Age group: 5-18 years Developmental and competitive program for beginning and advanced swimmers. Fun environment.

Fee. Category: AT

Wee Love Preschool 3800 W. 20th St., GR, 339-3305 www.weelovepreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Premier, nonprofit, parentcooperative school providing an academically focused program.

Fee. Category: AC Whetstone Climbing 220 Smokey St., FC, 795-8356 www.whetstoneclimbing.com Age group: 4-17 years Non-competitive programs tailored to growth of individual climbers.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., WS, 674-0004 www.greatschools.org/colorado/windsor/ 4019-Windmill-Child-Enrichment-Center Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Child care and fun, safe summer camp for school-age children.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Windsor Gymnastics Academy 687 Academy Ct., WS, 686-6175 www.windsorgymnasticsacademy.com Age group: 18 months-12 years Competitive and rec teams. Summer day camp, fun activities.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500, www.windsorgov.com Age group: All Pool, sports, programs and activities.

Fee. Category: AT Windsor Wrestling Club 31725 Great Western Dr., WS 539-3069 www.windsoryouthwrestling.com Age group: 6-15 years Fee. Category: AT, CO

Winona Outdoor Pool

1615 4th St. SE, LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AT YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 586-3341, www.ymcarockies.org Age group: All Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Fee. Category: DC, RC Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/young-child-program.aspx Age group: 4-10 years Registration deadline: June 15 Enrichment program for children who demonstrate unique talents and abilities.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Young People’s Learning Centers FC, 482-1212 www.greatschools.org/colorado/ fort-collins/3430-Young-PeoplesLearning-Center Age group: 5-15 years Fun child and teen camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Youth Enrichment League 2453 Marquette St., FC, 227-6679 www.youthenrichmentleague.com/ franchise/yel-northern-colorado Age Group: Grades K-12 Youth enrichment classes and summer camps. Fencing, Legos (STEM), chess, sports, more.

Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC

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greeley district 6 news Coach named Cheer Coach of the Year The Colorado High School Coaches Association named Brodie Subia, the spirit coach at Greeley West High School, the Colorado Cheer Coach of the Year.

“I am honored to continue coaching Greeley’s favorite cheerleaders at Greeley West High School,” Subia says.

Subia is going into his 15th season as head cheer coach at Greeley West.

He started as an assistant cheer coach at Northridge High School in 2003. Subia also works as a paraprofessional in the Transitions Program.

INSTRUCTOR NAMED ALBERT EINSTEIN DISTINGUISHED EDUCATION FELLOW Machin Norris, a STEM teacher at Northridge High School, has been named to the Albert Einstein Distinguished Education Fellowship Program through the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program provides a unique opportunity for K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the national education arena.

Fellows spend 11 months

working in Federal agencies or in U.S. Congressional offices, applying their knowledge and classroom experiences to national education program and/or education policy efforts. At the end of the Fellowship, educators are prepared to return home, equipped with access to a national network of education leaders and programs, a better understanding of the challenges and possibilities in STEM education, and a renewed passion for teaching, ready to make significant contributions to their schools and school districts.

Ms. Norris will serve her fellowship at the National Air and Space Museum.

In previous years, Ms. Norris has been named a National Georgraphic Certified Educator and the Honewell Educator at Space Academy. She was also a finalist last year for Colorado Teacher of the Year.

BRENTWOOD RECEIVES KEYBOARDS The Brentwood Middle School music program got a huge boost with the arrival of new keyboards for Beginning Band

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students to use during remote learning.

Thanks to the Walmart Community Grant and Brentwood’s community partner, The Adventure SDA Church, Brentwood Middle School has received all 70 portable, musical keyboards for Beginning Band students. They’re donations, added to the initial funding from Ehrlich Toyota Cares and Music Depot Greeley, have put these instruments for learning music fundamentals into the hands of Brentwood sixth grade students.

They are so grateful to have enthusiastic community support for the arts at Brentwood Middle School!

VISIT KIDS EAT FREE WEBSITE For students and families who need to access meals during remote learning, please refer to www.greeleyschools.org/ kidseatfree for the most up-to-date information on meal bus routes, driveup locations and meal distribution with the Weld Food Bank.

Buses are delivering food to

neighborhoods throughout Greeley and Evans, Monday through Friday. Maps with stops are located on the website.

Drive up locations are also available Monday through Friday at school sites throughout Greeley and Evans. All these sites are also listed on the website.

This Saturday, there is a bonus meal distribution from 11am to 1pm at University Schools, 6525 West 18th Street.

All students are given bags containing seven breakfasts, seven lunches and a half-gallon of milk. One bag is allotted per student.

District 6 Nutrition Services is also partnering with the Weld Food Bank to distribute food to families. These distributions take place the first Monday of the Month at Salida del Sol Academy from 3-4:30pm, the second Tuesday of the month at Centennial Elementary School from 4-5:30pm, Northridge High School every Wednesday from 1-3pm and the fourth Friday of the Month at the Immigrant Refugee Center from 10-11:30am.

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poudre school district news COVID-19 case protocols in Phase 1 remote learning Although PSD is in remote education, staff and some identified students with additional needs will still be in our buildings. Our COVID-19 Response Teams will continue contact tracing assessments during this time, in accordance with health department guidance. We anticipate some of PSD’s current protocols may need to be updated following newly updated Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment guidance for schools. If changes need to be made as a result, new versions of the protocols will be available on the following webpages, as applicable.

COVID-19 School Status and Information webpage: Check out PSD’s recently updated data dashboard and information about PSD COVID-19 case assessments. https:// www.psdschools.org/psd2020-21/ COVID19schoolstatus PSD COVID-19 protocols: Staff and student protocols for a COVID-19 case or outbreak in PSD. https:// www.psdschools.org/psd2020-21/ psdprotocolsCOVID19 Return to Learn: When students and staff can return to school and work after experiencing illness symptoms. https://www.psdschools.org/psd202021/psdprotocolsCOVID19 Health and Safety webpage: Information on the 3 W’s best practices, cleaning and sanitizing of schools. https://www.psdschools.org/psd202021/healthsafety Larimer County COVID-19 data: Current COVID-19 data from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. https://www.larimer. org/health/communicable-disease/ coronavirus-covid-19 PSD, FOOD BANK CONTINUE DISTRIBUTING MEALS FOR FREE TO STUDENTS When PSD is in Phase1Remote Learning, meals will be available for students to pick up at designated school 26

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and mobile sites. The USDA extended its reimbursement program through the end of the 2020-21 school year, instead of through December as previously communicated. The district will provide free meals to PSD students. See the full list of locations on the PSD Meals During 2020-21 webpage. https://www. psdschools.org/psd2020-21/meals2020-21 HELP US CELEBRATE MISSION MOMENTS IN PSD At PSD, your mission moments of how you support “Educate ... Every Child ... Every Day” are important to us.

Telling the positive stories about what is happening in the district during this challenging time is valuable not only for our staff but also for the community.

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Submit a mission moment, that has inspired you, today through our google form at: https://tinyurl.com/y9llfodh.

PSD BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE SUPERINTENDENT’S RETIREMENT The Poudre School District Board of Education voted Dec. 7, 2020 to approve a mutual agreement with Dr. Sandra Smyser to retire from her position as district superintendent on Jan. 8, 2021. https://www.psdschools. org/News/SuperintendentRetirement.

PSD remains committed to our mission amid change in leadership of superintendent. Read here to learn more www.psdschools.org/node/1667.

#PSDCONNECTED Did you graduate from PSD? As a PSD alumnus, we invite you to join our PSD Alumni group on LinkedIn to stay connected with PSD after you graduate.

Join on LinkedIn today! https://www. linkedin.com/groups/8993049/.

SCHOOL OF CHOICE Applications are being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. The first consideration period deadline for new and renewal applications is approaching soon. For both elementary and secondary schools, the deadline is noon Friday, Jan. 15. https:// www.psdschools.org/schools/schooloptions-choice.

PSD COMMUNITY DONATES NEARLY 1,100 TURKEYS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED This fall, the PSD community collected a grand total of 1,099 frozen turkeys and 36 other food donations for the Food Bank of Larimer County. Bacon Elementary School collected the most turkeys in PSD with a whopping total of 289 turkeys! #PSDgives.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PSD’s preschool program still has open spaces for the 2020-21 school year, and ECE’s compassionate and professional teachers can’t wait to work with the children in your lives. More families may qualify now than ever before. To learn more and begin an application online, visit the Early Childhood Education web page, https://www.psdschools.org/ programs-services/early-childhoodeducation or call 970-490-3204.

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thompson school district news Loveland High senior’s impressive accomplishments Loveland High senior Delaney McNally has always liked to stay busy. Her list of activities and interests is mind-boggling, and even during the Coronavirus pandemic, she has managed to fill her time—whether it’s playing with her new puppy Ogma and her 5-year-old boxer Quinn, finding creative ways to run the purpose project she started in 2014, or preparing for college and the next phase of her life.

“I like learning new and different things,” Delaney explains, going through her extensive list of hobbies, which includes knitting, baking, biking and rock climbing—and those are just the things she does in her free time.

Delaney is also a captain on the varsity swim team, LHS Student Council treasurer, a volunteer for KidsPak, and a member of National Honor Society.

She plans to go to the University of Colorado-Boulder after she graduates in May, and is excited about their biomedical engineering program.

Delaney’s dad is a physician’s assistant in an emergency room, and her mom, who was just elected to the Board of County Commissioners for Larimer County, has a degree in kinesiology. “I think I get my drive to serve from my mom and my science exposure from my dad,” Delaney says. Originally, Delaney wanted to be a doctor, but eventually she realized what she actually wanted to do was be in a lab helping doctors do their jobs. She describes biomedical engineering as “engineering concepts

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within the human body.”

Delaney thinks it is her love of math that makes her apply facts and figures to her many interests. “I was raised on doing my research. If you’re going to say something, you need to have the facts to back it up,” she says.

Another of Delaney’s passions

is Generation Connect, the purpose project she created when she was in middle school and now runs with a team, partnering with organizations at Colorado State University and in the Larimer County community. Delaney had the idea for the group after her grandfather spent months in the hospital after a surgery. As the family gathered to see him when he was able to return home, he admonished everyone for their disconnect, and told them to put down their phones and talk to him.

“After he said that, I looked around the room and realized he was right: Every one of us was on our phones.”

As a result, Delaney created Generation Connect to encourage people to put down technology and connect with the people around them.

The organization hosts events for

people from different generations and backgrounds to get together and talk to each other. Since the pandemic began last spring, Generation Connect has hosted virtual events, maintaining the goal of providing people with opportunities to connect. “Our team creates such a safe place to talk,” she says.

With all of her many responsibilities, Delaney says she has had to learn how to balance everything, a lesson that has not always come easy.

“I know my limits now and how much I can take,” she says. “I am busy, but I’ve learned if I can’t handle something, I ask for help or say no.”

She also says she and her senior classmates can’t wait for normalcy to return to their lives once the pandemic is over. “I miss the little things—seeing a favorite teacher every day, just being with people,” she says but adds that she thinks there may still be good things to come from this. “I think people are going to not take these things for granted anymore after this.”

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EVENTS CALENDAR Please check websites for the status of the following events as cancelations or postponements may have been announced after our publication date.

SELF-CARE/PARENT-SPECIFIC EVENTS

TUESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 & 7 Colorado Spirit Social Hour: Ringing in the New Year Weekly support discussions on postholiday blues, self-care for colder months and taking the pressure off New Year resolutions. Zoom meeting, hosted by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and SummitStone Health Partners. Monday 10am, Thursday 2pm. www.fcmod.org/ events/2021-01.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 & 14 Colorado Spirit Social Hour: Substance Use Weekly support discussions on substance use during a pandemic, triggers/coping skills and community resources. Zoom meeting, hosted by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and SummitStone Health Partners. Monday 10am, Thursday 2pm www.fcmod.org/events/2021-01.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Parenting in a Pandemic Virtual Meetups (Spanish) Psychologist and early childhood mental health expert Dr. Buffy Trent Wolf will provide information, resources and tools about common COVID-related stressors impacting caregivers and children.

Participants can also connect with other local families. Register to receive Zoom link. 10:30–11:30am. www.fcmod.org/events/month.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Parenting in a Pandemic Virtual Meetups (English) Psychologist and early childhood mental health expert Dr. Buffy Trent Wolf will provide information, resources and tools about common COVID-related stressors impacting caregivers and children.

Participants can also connect with other local families. Register to receive Zoom link.

10:30–11:30am. www.fcmod.org/events/month.

LIBRARY & BOOK EVENTS

Some libraries are open with limited hours and services and others are offering curbside pick-up only. In-person programs continue to be suspended— check websites for online storytimes.

ONGOING Kids 365 Learning Challenge Kids can download or pick up a printed log every month that includes reading challenges and other activities. Once completed, they redeem it for a prize at the beginning of the next month. Ages 0–11.Loveland Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/ elementary-aged-learning.

Loveland Teen Monthly Activity Bag Visit the Teen Hangout to receive a free activity bag featuring robotics, crafts, experiments and more! Ages 11–17.

Loveland Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/teens.

January Kids Craft Kit Watch this month’s craft video tutorial and pick up your craft supply kit starting the third Monday every month, while supplies last. www.lovelandpubliclibrary. org. Facebook, @LovelandPubLibrary. www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 7 Winter Reading Challenge: A Winter Tale Poudre River Public Library District is holding a winter reading challenge.

Download or pick up reading logs curbside and curl up with at least five good books to earn prizes! Plus be entered to win one of six grand prizes. www.PoudreLibraries.org/winter.

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SECOND & FOURTH SUNDAYS Virtual ASL Stories Learn basic American Sign Language during these sessions of stories and songs.

All ages. YouTube video, 10–10:30am. 970686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/4699379.

JANUARY 2 THROUGH 31 Teen Take and Make: Snowflake Lights Create a glowing snowflake-covered votive to brighten up the long winter days.

Available at all three libraries (including during curbside hours) or while supplies last. Each kit includes an electric tea light, paper, and instructions. Grades 4–12. Old Town Library, Council Tree Library, & Harmony Library, FC. 970-221-6740. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Kindness Kits Spread some kindness! Included in this kit you’ll find goodies to make and share including Kindness Rock, a Kindness Catcher, and more, while supplies last.

Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

Teen Art Attack Take-and-Make: Superhero & Comic Book Magnets Create superhero and comic book magnets using preassembled Take and Make Kits picked up from the library, while supplies last. Ages 12–17. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

Seasonal Take-and-Make Kit Come grab a seasonal take-and-make craft, while supplies last. Early learning ages.

Centennial Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

JANUARY 4 THROUGH 31 January Take and Make: Snow!

Each kit contains materials for a fun, creative activity or project that celebrates snow! Available at all three libraries (including during curbside-only hours) or while supplies last. Ages 3+. Old Town Library, Council Tree Library, & Harmony Library, FC. 970-221-6740. www.poudrelibraries.org.

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Kids Crafterschool Take-and-Make: Galaxy Jars Make your own galaxy jar. Pick up supplies from the library beginning January 4 (while they last) and follow the instructional video of Farr’s Facebook page. Grades 3-5. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Getting Crafty: Popsicle Stick Snowman Craft a snowman out of popsicle sticks., cardstock and button with 15 kits supplied in advance—or use supplies from home.

Ages 6–12. YouTube, 3–3:30pm https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/4698039.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Family Cooking Challenge: Pudding Pies You’re challenged to get creative as a family and add a special ingredient of your choice to the Take & Make Kit you’ll pick up from the library. All ages. 4–4:30pm.

YouTube meeting, www.youtube.com/ clearviewlibrary. Registration required: https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/4698045.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Teen Cooking Challenge: Scones & Tea (with Take & Make Kits) Your challenge is to wander outside your comfort zone to make simply scrumptious scones and tea. Pick up a Take & Make kit from the library. Ages 12–18. Zoom meeting, 4:30–5:30pm. Registration required. https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/4649673.

JANUARY 11 THROUGH 31 Grab-n-Go Family Game Night Grab a bag with games like Minute to Win It challenges, a family cooking contest, trivia and charades, for the whole family to enjoy together. January’s theme is movies! Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., GR. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Virtual Makerspace: Balloon-Powered Cars Explore a hands-on engineering activity on kinetic energy and laws of motion. Children will design and build a balloon-powered car at home using supplies provided by the library.

Registered participants will receive supply information and video link by email. Ages 5–8. Online instruction video hosted by River Public Library District librarians, FC. 10–10:30am. 970-221-6740. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Among Us for Teens and Tweens Compete in the hottest multiplayer game online, Among Us! See who is the sneakiest and most dastardly assassin and who is the best at sniffing out a killer.

Registration required plus device to play Among Us with voice chat to participate.

Online with High Plains Library District.

6–7:30pm. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 The Works: Pop-Up Thank You Cards Develop your STEAM skills using everyday items found at home or in nature, or pick up one of 15 kits available from the library. Ages 6–12. YouTube. 3–3:30pm. https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/ 4698095.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Spanish Virtual Makerspace: Mini Piñatas Piñatas are vibrant and colorful decorative containers filled with small toys or candy and then smashed at parties. Learn to decorate your own individual size Piggy Bank piñata in this Spanish workshop with simultaneous English interpretation.

Ages 5–12. Registration required. Online, hosted by River Public Library District librarians, FC. 10–11:30am.

970-221-6740. www.poudrelibraries.org.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Virtual Homeschooler’s Academy: Moving! (with Take & Make Kits) Learn about migration and immigration, explore the lives of migrants and immigrants, and interview your family members about where your family came from. Then take on the role of a person who is migrating or immigrating and write and draw in a journal about your journey.

All ages. YouTube video, 1–2pm. 970686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/4706727.

Virtual PAWS for Reading with Take and Make Kits PAWS for Reading dogs make an appearance during Madeline Finn and the Library Dog. Pick up kits beginning January 12. Ages 3–12. Registration required. YouTube video, 3:30–4pm. 970686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/4702790.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Getting Crafty: Snowflake Doilies Craft snowflakes out of paper doilies with 15 kits supplied in advance—or use supplies from home. Ages 6–12. YouTube, 3–3:30pm https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/4698040.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Teen Craft-a-Thon: Dream Board (with Take & Make Kits) Celebrate winter by creating a dream board. Pick up Take & Make Kits at the library the week prior. Ages 12–18.

6–7pm. Registration required for Zoom link: https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/4698252.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Virtual Kids Club: All about the Arctic Learn about the Arctic and the different species of animals considered only arctic animals and experiment with the special fat that keeps polar bears so warm.

Registration required to receive a link for the virtual program. All ages. Online with High Plains Library District. 4–5pm. http://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 The Works: Engineering Tops Develop your STEAM skills using everyday items found at home or in nature, or pick up one of 15 kits available from the library. In this session, use creative engineering to make spinning tops. Ages 6–12. YouTube. 3–3:30pm. https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/4679637.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Winter Nature Walk: Winter Wildlife Join a naturalist for a winter adventure learning about winter wildlife and their survival, including winter birds. Easy, 2-mile walk for all ages. Registration required. Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood, FC. 9–10:30am. www.fcgov. com/events.

Virtual Bedtime Yoga Build literacy skills and healthy minds and bodies through books, songs, rhymes and yoga. Ages 2–5. YouTube video, 6:30–7pm.

970-686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary. org/event/4700924.

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS, JANUARY 11 THROUGH 26 The Gardens Read and Seed Garden storytime, movement or song plus a hands-on, nature-inspired activity. Ages 2–4 with adult. Limit of five students/ caregivers per session. Registration required. Free/members; $8/non-member child; $11/ non-member adult (includes gardens/butterfly house.) Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., FC. 11:15–Noon. www.fcgov.com/gardens/read-and-seed.

CONNECT TO NATURE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 Winter Nature Walk: First Day Hike at Pineridge A winter adventure learning about winter wildlife. Easy, 2-mile walk for older children and adults. Registration required.

Pineridge Natural Areas, Dixon Reservoir parking lot, off County Road 42C, FC. 1:30–3pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

Winter Nature Walk: First Day Hike at Running Deer Join a naturalist for a winter adventure learning about winter wildlife, especially the many birds. Easy, 2-mile walk for adults and older children. Registration required. Running Deer Natural Areas, off of E. Prospect Road, across the street from Riverbend Ponds Prospect Entrance, FC. 1:30–3pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Winter Nature Walk: Winter Wildlife Join a naturalist for a winter adventure learning about winter wildlife and viewing prairie dogs and birds. Easy, 2-mile walk for adults and older children. Registration required. Pineridge Natural Areas, Dixon Reservoir parking lot, off County Road 42C, FC. 3–4:30pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

Virtual Fireside Friday: Cool Winter Cats Chat all about those cool, clever cats— bobcats, mountain lions and lynx. What do they do in the winter? Since you’re unlikely to see them, how do you know they’re there? Facebook Live, www. facebook.com/fcnaturalareas. 6:30pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 Winter Nature Walk: Geology in Winter Join a naturalist for a winter adventure focused on geology. Moderate, 4-mile walk for ages 12+. Registration required.

Coyote Ridge, south of Trilby Road on west side of Taft Hill Road, FC. 10am–1pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

Virtual Fireside Friday: History in Context Chat about the mysteries of history. See examples of and learn about special clues to the past and how to be a good steward of natural and cultural history. Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/fcnaturalareas.

6:30pm. www.fcgov.com/events.

MUSEUM EVENTS

THROUGH JANUARY 10 Mental Health: Mind Matters Exhibit This new exhibit aims to build greater understanding of the importance of mental health and create a safe space for meaningful conversations about mental illness. All ages. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. www.fcmod.org/mindmatters.

THROUGH MARCH 20 Colorful Paintings Exhibit Explore colorful paintings by folk artists of central China. Global Village Museum, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

EVERY OTHER TUESDAY Tune-Out Tuesdays Is the daily grind getting you down? Then sit back and relax with soothing music and stunning visuals produced by the Digital Dome’s team. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Facebook Live. Noon–1pm. www.facebook.com/focomod.

EVERY OTHER THURSDAY FCMoD Discovery Live: Ask an Expert Tune in to Facebook Live to hear from a variety of guest experts, ask questions and discover science, history and art happening in your own backyard. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Facebook Live. 5pm. www.facebook.com/focomod.

JANUARY 23 THROUGH AUGUST 22 War Comes Home: The Legacy Private letters and email spanning conflicts from the Civil War through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.. Explore the joys and hardships of wartime separation, the adjustment to life back at home, and the costs of war. Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St, GR. Thursday–Saturday, 10am–4pm. www. greeleymuseums.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Rodgers & Hammerstein Jubilee Live Stream Concert The concert will stream live from the historic Rialto Theater stage in downtown Loveland. Online donations encouraged to benefit the Loveland Opera Theatre and Rialto Theater. Live Stream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/360055. 7pm. www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

ACTIVE-ITIES

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Polar Bear Run & Plunge All runners, walkers, kids and dare devils enjoy a beautiful 5K run around Horsetooth Reservoir then dive into the icy water! Proceeds benefit Larimer County Dive Rescue Team. Horsetooth Reservoir, FC. www.frontrangefreeze.com.

Fort Collins Recreation Discover a multitude of swimming, sports, skating and fitness opportunities: www.fcgov.com/recreation.

Greeley Recreation Check out swimming, ice skating, sports and more: www.greeleyrec.com.

Loveland Recreation Locate sports, fitness, swimming and more: www.cityofloveland.org/ departments/parks-recreation/chilsonrecreation-center.

Windsor Recreation Seek swimming, fitness and athletic programs: www.recreationliveshere.com.

ONGOING RECREATION Estes Valley Recreation Explore swimming, golf, sports and fitness programs: https://evrpd.colorado.gov/ recreation.

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Peter Parker was really just a kid But he became a hero with all that SpiderMan did.

What my grandson and I share is the knowledge that not only is Spider-Man cool, but also that his real identity was Peter Parker, who was bitten on the hand by a special spider and that gave him “spider powers.”

I came to this knowledge in my youth through comic books. There were a few TV shows, but mostly it all came from the colorful pages my brothers and I would pour over after we plunked our dimes on the drug store counter and took home our prizes.

Nowadays, these stories are mostly transmitted through the plethora of super hero movies featuring Iron Man, Wonder Woman, Superman, Black Panther, Spider-Man and so many others.

But I don’t think my 5-year-old fellow fan watches any of those. I figure that he knows about these characters mostly from the toy aisles in the store— full of brightly colored action figures.

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too—they wear super hero costumes at Halloween and pretend to be their favorites during playtime. Somehow they are all getting versed in the same lore.

I’m contributing.

After I read the Peter Parker piece to him, my grandson immediately assigned me a new “song” project: Batman.

That’s a tougher story, but I gave it a shot: Bruce Wayne During the day, he was a man who was rich.

But then at night he got a very dark itch To put on a cape and put on a mask And go out to do a hero’s task.

As The Batman, he fought a lot of bad dudes Like The Joker and The Penguin—they all left in bad moods.

He comes in on a rope or a plane from on high When the Bat Signal shines on a cloud in the sky.

My grandson is aware that Batman’s

real name is Bruce Wayne and he knows about some of the super villains that he battles. But Batman’s origin is due to a childhood trauma, something perhaps better discussed later on.

And discuss it we shall, because swapping these stories will continue.

My super hero “songs” are so popular that my new assignment is Captain America. He’s the “super soldier” created by science who becomes the point man for the Allies during World War II, saves the world by jumping on a rocket but gets frozen in uncharted waters until a group of other super heroes—The Avengers—find him, thaw him out and make him their leader.

Now, how do you make all of that stuff rhyme?

Tim Van Schmidt is a writer and photographer—and grandpa—based in Fort Collins.

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