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Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A warm kitchen—flavors and feelings blend while cooking together

WOMENS HEALTH . . . . . . . . . 8 Temper tantrums be gone—teaching toddlers to control their frustrations

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . 10

Welcome spring with greenery—learn about designing and growing a garden in your space

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 Take flight with a kite—launch some family fun on a blustery day

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Enrich your child’s life this summer with a camp experience. Spend some time planning together then pick from the many opportunities: day or residential, adventures, science, academics, nutrition, athletics, arts and more. And find out what are the key questions to ask when choosing a camp to help ensure a safe environment for your child. CAMP DIR

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COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . 14

Save, play, create—NoCo Communities prioritize all

HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . . 16

Families that cook together—strengthen their bonds, work together and learn new skills

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 Events and activities for parents, kids and families

TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Do white lies get the green light?—intention vs. deception

School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Governor Polis visits Jackson Elementary School, celebrating National School Breakfast week, seats available for District 6 VIP Tours this spring

Poudre School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PSD’s on-time graduation rate increases in all schools

Features 18 IS BABY OKAY?

As a parent, you expect your baby to do certain things by certain. For example, by 6 months, babies begin to sit up. By 9 months, they begin to crawl. By 12 months, they’re taking their first steps and beginning to say words. But what if your baby isn’t doing those things?

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Thompson School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Superintendent community forums, KidsPak drive provides food for students, TSD Spelling Bee winners, new director named, kindergarten enrollment, Ignite your child’s imagination, mark your calendar

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perspective A warm kitchen

Flavors and feelings blend while cooking together

ne year, we decided to cook. It’s not that we hadn’t cooked before. In fact, we liked to cook and thought we were reasonably good at it. Everyone ate it, anyway. Of course, what choice did they have? This one, though, we decided to up our game. One day a week, let’s say it was Thursdays, we could prepare something new and interesting that we had never prepared before, maybe never even heard of before. We got our friends and the kids’ friends involved too. Before long, we were pounding out chicken breasts and rolling stuff up inside and making fruit tarts that looked like the ones in the magazines. Our culinary skills improved. We got to know food and how to cut it up and how to cook it. It was a masterful year that gave us all confidence to tackle just about any food challenge we could find that endures to this day. And the joy of cooking became the joy of eating. Not only did we have fun planning, shopping and preparing these meals, but we also enjoyed sitting down together at the table. Part of the pleasure was certainly sampling the fruits of our labor and discussing what worked and what didn’t or what we might do better the next time. A lot of it, though, was sharing the moment together, the deliberate act of sitting down together to talk and listen and just be there. We didn’t necessarily describe it like that, but that’s what it was. And that carried over. After that, we routinely had gatherings of friends and family around the table. We could all see how special it was to share a meal that we had created with others. A warm feeling arises when you invite people into your home and sit down to spend time together. Conversation flows, bonds grow stronger and trust is built. If you’re wondering about cooking with your kids, check out Lea Hanson’s story on page 16. She gives you plenty of reasons why it’s worth the extra push to get your kids in the kitchen with you. I would also like to draw attention to our Camp Guide 2019. It’s a great place to discover the right fit for your child this summer. Lea Hanson and Janet Werst offer insights about how to find a camp that is safe and appropriate for your little camper. It’s also packed full of programs & activities from which you and your kids can choose. Thanks, Scott

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Temper tantrums be gone! Teaching toddlers to control their frustrations LY N N U. N I C H O L S

here’s no denying it, when your little guy gets on the floor and starts wailing in the middle of the grocery aisle, it’s embarrassing. Just remember, he’s not setting out to make a scene in public. He simply wants control over his world. We all do, toddlers just do it with style! Remember, everyone has tantrums once in a while. As we grow older, we simply learn how to do it in a more socially acceptable way. Have you ever traveled to a foreign country with a repertoire of only 50 words in the native language? If so, then you know what a toddler feels like. Maybe you felt frustrated. Or helpless. Hopefully you didn’t get on the floor and kick and scream. Toddlers have tantrums to voice frustration and to bid for control. They simply don’t have the words or skills to do or say what they want. And that’s both scary and frustrating. Four tips for handling temper tantrums. 1. IGNORE THE FLAILING Rather than trying to stop your toddler, let him express himself. Do your best to ignore his outburst and not interact. If you stop and respond, your son sees that he has changed your behavior. This only feeds his tantrum. Worse yet, if you give in to his request, he’s learned that tantrums get him what he wants. Wait it out. If you want to lay down the law, try saying, “I noticed your behavior, but that won’t get my attention. You need to use your words to get my attention. All that behavior gets you a timeout.” Then, give a timeout for no more than two minutes. If your parenting style is gentler, give immediate, positive attention the second the tantrum is done. You 8

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could say, “Good job getting under control. Now, how can I help you?”

to the car, where she can have her tantrum in peace.

2. OFFER PRAISE WHEN IT’S OVER If you can find a positive thing to say about the tantrum, you are instructing your child on how to control his behavior. You could say, “Good job, that tantrum didn’t last as long as the last one.” Or, “You didn’t throw yourself down and kick like last time!”

4. BEST YET, AVOID A TANTRUM FROM THE START As parents, we try to compress as much as we can in a set timeframe. There is always one more chore, one more errand. Yet, our toddler might not have the stamina. Listen to your child and watch for cues while out doing errands. He’ll tell you that he’s hit his limit by rubbing his eyes, fussing or whining. That’s when you should let go of the list and go home. If it’s something you must do, take a fun break at a park or get a bite to eat before finishing the task. It’s true, some toddlers have grander, wilder tantrums than others—some so violent that parents think they must have seizures or a brain problem. Rest assured, that’s rarely the case. Like all stages, this too will pass.

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Welcome Spring with greenery Learn about designing and growing a garden in your space LEA HANSON

lthough northern Colorado is still covered in snow when spring begins, most of us are ready for warmer weather, spring rainfall, and blooming plants. Planning family visits to northern Colorado gardens gets us in the mood for spring as well as helps us start planning our own home gardens. TOUR TREASURE ISLAND DEMONSTRATION GARDEN (WINDSOR) Group tours can be easily arranged by calling 303-726-7634. Tours can have a specific focus such as Plant Select©, xeric© gardening, or vegetables. Or they can be simple walk-throughs to see what is growing and blooming. Parking is available beside the road for cars or small group buses. Tours are accessible to all abilities; most of the garden can be viewed from paved surfaces. PURCHASE A GARDEN IN A BOX (GREELEY) The City of Greeley partners with Center for ReSource Conservation to support the community’s commitment to water conservation. Whether you are looking to redesign a portion of your yard, attract bees and butterf lies, or simply increase your curb appeal, Garden In A Box makes it fun and easy to feel like a master gardener. These do-ityourself garden kits come with 1530 started plans, a Plant and Care Guide, and plant by number maps. Greeley water customers are eligible for a $25 discount while supplies last. Go online to learn more (www. greeleygov.com/services/ws/home/ blog/water/2017/03/14/GIAB_Sale). SUPPORT LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS (LOVELAND) This nonprofit is dedicated to cultivating job and life skills, 10

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Attend a Gardens on Spring Creek Event

There are events all year long, but things start to really get rolling in the spring months. Some events this month include: March 2: Seed Starting Made Simple Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. (West of Old Town Library) 10am—noon

March 16: Interpreting and Using Your Soil Science Test Carnegie Center for Creativity 200 Mathews St., 1pm—3pm

March 9: High Plains Landscape Workshop Drake Center, 802 W Drake Rd. 8:15am—3pm

March 23: An Introduction to Medicinal Plants Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St., 10am—noon

March 16: Grown Your Own Veggies Carnegie Center for Creativity 200 Mathews St., 10am—noon

March 23: Planting for Pollinators Class will be held at the Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St. 1pm—3pm

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Take flight with a kite Launch some family fun on a blustery day KIM SHARPE

umans have a fascination with flying and kites are an affordable, fun, historical way to experience the phenomenon. Kites were invented in China during the 5th century (401-500) BC as a way to communicate with people far away. Made of paper, silk and bamboo, they were used during wartimes to signal that a city was under siege. They also were used by inventors like Benjamin Franklin who flew a kite during a thunder storm to try to prove that lightning was a form of electricity and the Wright brothers whose earliest flying machines were similar to large kites. Today, there are four basic types of kites. There is a basic single-line kite, the diamond-shaped kind many people make as kids. Next is a dualline kite which can be steered to the right or left. There also are quad-line or Revolution stunt kites. The fourth type is a depower kite which can lift you off the ground and help you fly through the air. (Think kite surfing on a beach.) John Farrell, NoCo kite enthusiast, who travels the nation to compete in kite competitions, says f lying kites is a great activity for everyone and very educational. “Kids learn a lot of basic skills when they build a frame, put the skin over the frame and learn the technique of f lying. Plus, it’s just fun. Show me a kid with a string in his hand and kite in the sky who’s not smiling; that’s very rare.” If you want to learn to f ly a kite, it’s the perfect time of year to do it. March’s windy weather is traditionally associated with f lying kites and April is National Kite Month. To celebrate, travel down

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the Front Range Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys a short distance 111 N. College Ave., 970-224-2866 or to the Arvada www.clothespony.com Kite Festival on Sunday, Hobby Town April 7. Details 3500 S. College Ave., FC 970-226-3900 or are at www. www.hobbytown.com arvadafestivals.com/ arvada-kite-festival. On Into The Wind May 19, the City of Fort 1408 Pearl St., Boulder 303-449-5906 or Collins is hosting Kids in www.intothewind.com the Park, formerly called Kites in the Park. Learn more about the event at www.fcgov.com/recreation/ kidsinthepark. The City of Greeley plans to hold a kite festival, too, but the date hasn’t been set yet. The event will be posted to the public via www.greeleycalendar.com once all plans are final.

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community news

Save, play, create NoCo communities prioritize all

KIM SHARPE

FOCO MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY FEATURES PLAYGROUND EXHIBIT Playgrounds help shape children’s lives and lifelong memories. Once Upon a Playground, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s special traveling exhibit— open now through May—offers a visual and interactive tour of over 100 years of American playground equipment, and celebrates both the evolution and lasting power of these objects and structures that are synonymous with childhood. In partnership with the City of Fort Collins Park Planning and Development, the museum secured a giant sugar beet play structure for the exhibit that is slated to be installed in a new city park this summer. Children 14

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will beat a path to climb, traverse and explore this 12-foot tall sugar beet, with a seven-foot slide. Entry to the exhibition is $4 in addition to general admission; it’s free for museum members. Learn more at www.fcmod.org. CHANGE SHOWERHEADS TO SAVE WATER The City of Greeley wants its residents to save water by installing high-efficiency showerheads. Sound expensive? Actually, you can switch out your less-efficient showerheads for free.

Since 2013, Greeley’s Water Conservation program allows Greeley residents to exchange their old showerheads for high-efficiency ones. And there are many types of showerheads available in either white or chrome, including handheld models. The first showerhead exchange takes place at the Greeley Tribune Home and Garden Show during the first weekend of March. Water Conservation Program staff will be at the Island Grove Exhibition Building to exchange old showerheads for new

models on Friday, March 1, noon-5pm; Saturday, March 2, 9am-4pm; and Sunday, March 3, 10am-3pm. In addition to their old showerheads, City of Greeley water customers must bring a copy of their Greeley Water bill with their water account number to receive new ones. You also can sign up for a conservation audit to get free showerheads for your home. Call 970336-4288 or visit www.greeleygov. com/audits to schedule a home visit/ audit. For more information about Greeley’s Water Conservation Program, visit www.greeleygov.com/wc. GREELEY OFFERS FOOD TAX REBATES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS The City of Greeley’s 2018 food tax rebate program application process for low-income Greeley residents began on February 1 and runs through May 31. Applicants must have resided in Greeley for at least 10 months in 2018 and be a resident at the time of application. Proof of residency is required. Qualified family members are legal dependents claimed on federal tax form 1040. Applicants must provide a Social Security number for each family member requested on their application. The maximum rebate is $65 per person. To qualify for the low-income rebate, households must have an annual income below the following limits: Family Members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

install a signal that detects pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersection of Shields and Magnolia Streets. The installation helps complete the Magnolia Bikeway, a Safe Routes to School Corridor, and the continuation of the W. Mulberry east-west bike route. Construction is expected this spring. To review the design and provide feedback, visit www.fcgov. com/bicycling/west-mulberry-streetimprovements. TSD STUDENT ART DISPLAY AT THE LOVELAND MUSEUM On Saturday, March 9, artwork from more than 350 up-and-coming artists will be on view in the Main Gallery at the Loveland Museum. The best part? These talented artists created their masterpieces while juggling school schedules, homework and extracurricular activities. Local Motion, the Thompson School District Student Art Show 2019, highlights 160 two- and threedimensional works by Loveland and Berthoud students that explore interpretations of motion through art. The annual exhibit, which is displayed

at the Loveland Museum every other year, coincides with National Youth Art Month (observed annually in March) and features photography, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, collages, paintings and drawings by students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The exhibit is open to the public March 9 through April 21 during regular Museum hours. For times and admission information, call 970-962-2410 or visit www. lovelandmuseumgallery.org. PLEASE, DON’T FEED THE DUCKS It’s tempting to help Mother Nature by feeding her critters, like ducks, but bread and other food can make them ill. Plus, it doesn’t contain the right nutrition or calories they need to keep warm in winter and cold spring months. Additionally, rotting food pollutes their water and causes surface algae, which kills fish and gives ducks diseases. It also makes the water smell. Colorado Parks and Wildlife prohibits feeding or disturbing any and all wildlife—including feeding ducks. Please don’t feed them or other wild creatures.

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healthy living

Families that cook together…

Strengthen their bonds, work together and learn new skills LEA HANSON

n today’s busy world, cooking dinner can too often mean throwing a pizza into the oven, picking up take-out, or popping a ready-made lasagna in the microwave. For many parents and caregivers, taking time to prepare a full, nutritious meal might seem impossible between work, school, and after-school activities. After a difficult and busy day, it’s no wonder many adults are inclined to work solo in the kitchen. Sometimes it’s quicker. It’s less messy. It’s often just…easier. But when families cook together, the benefits to everyone make it more than worth the extra cleanup. If you’re not in the habit of cooking together, here are some reasons you’ll want to start: Trish O’Neill, Founder and Owner of the Cooking Studio, www.thecooking-studio.com/, says cooking is becoming a lost art. “Cooking, in and of itself, is a process of loving food and making something taste delicious, O’Neill says. “So, when you think about it in this way, it’s the perfect thing to do with people you love.” FAMILY BONDING First and foremost, cooking together gives families a time to share, bond, and work together. Setting aside a time during which the entire family can work together to create a meal gives us a chance to pause, catch up, and just connect with one another. Considering adding the time for family cooking can be daunting. If this is the case, you might start with just one night a week of family cooking. KIDS DON’T LEARN IT IN SCHOOL As school budgets are cut, fewer and fewer schools are offering home economics and cooking classes. Many of the kitchen skills that were taught 16

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at school are assumed to be taught at home. Additionally, nutrition is something that many schools don’t teach until kids are in middle and high school. Cooking with your kids helps teach them how to eat healthy and make informed choices about food.

allowed) to cut and cook ingredients, but they can help select groceries, set the table, measure ingredients, tear up lettuce for salads, and be taste testers. By involving your kids in an important part of the day, you help build confidence and self-worth.

TEAM FAMILY Your family is a team and reinforcing that bond will only make your unit stronger. Cooking is just like many other projects we do with others; teamwork of almost any kind increases bonding, problem solving, organization, and planning skills. And, there are jobs for everyone, O’Neill says. “No matter the age of your kids, there is always something for everyone to do.” Little kids might not be able (or

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION Meal preparation includes lots of organization and planning. Meal planning, budgeting, creating grocery lists and time management are all skills that are honed through cooking. We also use our problemsolving skills by cooking whether it’s substituting ingredients on a whim, understanding and/or converting units of measurement, being resilient after making mistakes, and more.

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Is baby okay?

Kim Sharpe

s a parent, you can’t help but marvel when your baby smiles for the first time or rolls over. You expect your baby to do certain things by certain ages as there is some predictability to child development. For example, by 6 months, babies begin to sit up. By 9 months, they begin to crawl. By 12 months, they’re taking their first steps and beginning to say words. But what if your baby isn’t doing those things? First, talk with your child’s doctor. There could be a simple explanation for the delay and nothing to worry about. Pediatricians and family physicians can perform a screening by using a standardized tool like the “Ages and Stages” questionnaire (www.agesandstages.com) to get a sense if something isn’t quite right. If your doctor feels there may be delays and cause for 18

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Recognizing and finding support for developmental delays further evaluation, the next step would be to contact an Early Intervention program. This is the route Monica Gringerich and her husband took when they had concerns about their second baby’s development. Gingerich says, “It seemed from the get-go that she was a little behind other babies her age. She was late to sit up and didn’t crawl till she was over 1 year old. I’m part of Facebook group for moms and put a question out to members to see if I was just worrying too much. That’s where I first learned about the Early Intervention program. When our childcare provider asked if we ever thought about having her assessed, that’s when we talked to our family doctor and then reached out ourselves to get a referral.” Gingerich’s baby was 18 months old at that time. The Early Intervention program is available throughout

Where to turn If you have questions about your baby’s development, here’s a list of resources that might be appropriate for you. • Milestone Moments—www.cdc.gov/milestones 1-800-CDC-INFO

the U.S., and is state and federally funded, so there’s no cost to families regardless of insurance or immigration status. It’s part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and also is called Part C. Basically, it guarantees that if a child is determined to have developmental delays that they receive the support they need from birth till the day before their 3rd birthday. If it’s determined they need support beyond that time, they move to Part B, which guarantees special education preschool services. Laura Veradt, coordinator of Larimer County’s Early Intervention program housed at Foothills Gateway, explains that when a parent or caregiver calls with concerns or a doctor makes a referral, “First, we gather basic demographic information about a family and their child, and then we assign them a service coordinator who will help them access a full evaluation.” Gingerich says then an evaluation team, which included physical, occupational and speech therapists, came to their home. They asked many questions and interacted with their daughter. It was determined that she had some structural deficiencies that delayed development of the left side of her body. “We first called because we wanted reassurance our baby was okay, but if not, we wanted to get on top of the situation right away,” Gingerich says. “Since then, our daughter has received so much support and we’ve been given tools about how to help our daughter strengthen her left side. She’s 2 ½ now, and doing well, but our physical therapist still comes to our home once a month.” Veradt wants parents to know it’s okay to ask for help. “Raising babies and toddlers is hard and it’s common for children to develop at different paces. It’s also very common for children to need additional help to get them ready for school.” According to the Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD), “One in eight Colorado children are affected by some type of social, emotional or behavioral challenges or developmental delays. Unless they receive needed supports, they will struggle to reach their full potential.” Gingerich adds, “There’s such a broad spectrum of what’s ‘normal.’ If you’re not sure your child is on track, it doesn’t hurt to reach out. As a parent, you can proactively do something. You can feel you have some control.

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS • Larimer County, Foothills Gateway—970-218-9194 or 970-226-2345 • Weld County, Envision—970-313-2655 • Colorado—www.eicolorado.org • Larimer County Maternal, Child and Family Health— www.larimer.org/health/maternal-child-and-family-health/ kids-initiative-developmental-support • Weld County Health Department—www.weldgov.com/ departments/health_and_environment/health_services/ • Early Childhood Council of Larimer County—www.ecclc. org • Early Childhood Council of Weld County-Promises for Children—www.unitedway-weld.org/what-we-do/education/ promises-for-children/early-childhood-council/Weld

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t’s spring break! Does your mind say beach vacation, but your wallet says staycation? Why not flip the perfect image of hot sun, soft sand and ocean waves on its head this year and replace it with blue skies, quick getaways and glistening snow? Yes, snow. After all, in just a month or two snow will be history in northern Colorado. Get out there and take advantage of the beautiful winters we have in Colorado. The options for enjoying snow are endless, some just a few hours drive from home. Here are some ideas—beyond skiing and snowboarding—to get you motivated to embrace these final days of winter. 1. DAY TRIPS TO WINTER FUN There’s a good chance you won’t find snow in northern Colorado over spring break, so you are going to have to pack up the car with lots of drinks

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and snacks, and drive. Here are a few options for day trips. Getting to high country from northern Colorado can mean a long drive, so take advantage of your closest mountain pass—Cameron— for some winter play in the form of cross-country skiing (try Blue Lake trail) or ice fishing for lake trout at Chambers Lake. You can rent crosscountry skis on your way out of town at Jax Mercantile or Rocky Mountain Adventures in north Fort Collins on your way towards Highway 14, which takes you up the Poudre Canyon. Ever wanted to try a fat tire bike on the snow? You can at Beaver Meadows, a resort just up the road from Red Feather Lakes. Or maybe tubing or sledding is more your thing, followed by hot chocolate around a bonfire. The resort offers a snow tube park with 12 runs, cross-country ski

trails, snow shoe trails, ice skating and hockey. You’re required to purchase a pass. Equipment is available to rent. Visit Rocky Mountain National Park.Yep, they are open in the winter. The park maintains dozens of snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails. You can even join a ranger-led tour. Hit the trails! There’s a good chance you could spot an elk. 2. OVERNIGHT ROAD TRIPS FOR ENDLESS SNOW-FILLED OPTIONS If you are willing to drive and have the cash for an overnight adventure, you can find big, winter fun throughout Colorado. Here are a few ideas to get you planning. If you’ve skied the big mountains—Vail, Breck, Keystone—why not try an offbeat smaller mountain? Ski Sunlight (sunlightmtn.com) outside of Glenwood Springs is one option, and

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The National Parks Service offers a “Every Kid in a Park” pass that gets 4thgraders and their families into all national parks for free! No sign-up time limits, just go online and print your pass. Fourth-grade teachers can get a pass, too!

Outside play matters

If you are still not convinced that a snowcation is the way to go, consider the alternative—your kids hanging out in the house picking on each other or staying in their pajamas well past noon in front of a screen. Outside play has the obvious benefit of physical fitness, but did you know active play is crucial for brain development? When kids play, they awaken their frontal cortex, helping to create connections in the brain. “Unstructured play is hugely important. Studies on elementary kids show imaginary play is a large part of brain development,” says Andrea Holt, Marriage and Family Therapist with UCHealth Family Medicine Center in Fort Collins. Have you heard of the Attention Restoration Theory or ART? Basically, it says that being in nature helps restore calm and improve focus. A part of the theory is that we spend our lives bombarded with stimulation

you can head to the Iron Mountain Hot Springs or Glenwood Hot Springs for a soak afterwards. Ever wondered what it’s like to be pulled by a team of huskies? Well, you can get a taste of it by taking a dog sled ride in Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Vail, Breckenridge or Winter Park. Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park (dsrwp.com) offers sled rides almost every day by reservation from around $40 a person. 3. F INDING WINTER FUN CLOSE TO HOME If you can’t head out of town, don’t fret. There are ways to find it close to home. How about going ice skating at rinks in Old Town Fort Collins or Centerra in Loveland? If we are blessed with snow, go sledding in Fort Collins

at City Park or on the hill near the entrance of Maxwell Natural Area at the Overland Trail and County Road 42C junction. In Loveland, try Kroh Park or Derby Hill Park. In Greeley, try Island Grove Regional Park. If cross-country skiing or snow shoeing is more your thing, try Lory State Park, City Park (and the nearby Grandview Cemetery and the City Park 9 Golf Course) or various open space locations in Fort Collins. In Loveland, head to Devil’s Thumb Ranch and hit their cross-country trails. Even easier, if there’s snow, send your kids out back or take them to a nearby park to build a snowman. Simple, self-driven fun can be the best kind of fun of all. Give your spring break a twist with some snowy winter fun.

that exhausts our brains. Being in nature stimulates a different way of paying attention, one that creates peace and pleasure, not fatigue. Even if you don’t make any elaborate plans for spring break, kick your kids outside and promote some good, old-fashioned unstructured play. Grant them a few new freedoms to explore to motivate the up and out—like riding their bikes to a nearby park with friends (depending on their age), or challenging them to come up with an original yard game or scavenger hunt that the whole family can play. “It’s important that parents allow kids the chance to practice self-reliance, otherwise they can grow up without knowing how to make sound decisions and good choices,” Holt says.

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What’s New in Gardening: 2019 There’s nothing new under the sun, or so the saying goes, but if you dig deep enough you’ll always find something surprising and fun. With that in mind, 2019 may not bring about any massively revolutionary new ideas to the age-old practice of gardening, but there are still some pretty exciting things to talk about!

LED Grow Lights While LED grow lights have been around for a few years, prices are finally falling to the point where they make sense to use at home, not just in commercial growing operations. With LED bulbs that can fit into regular light fixtures, these extremely efficient bulbs can serve as standalone lighting or can be used help provide extra light for indoor houseplants that might otherwise suffer in poorly-lit rooms, and at a fraction of the energy consumption of traditional incandescent or compact fluorescent grow lights. They are available in different colors: red to promote blooming or red and blue together to promote foliar growth.

Wild Woolies® Felt Birdhouses These sustainable felt birdhouses are made of sustainably harvested, naturally water repellent wool with eco-friendly dyes. Surface moisture from dew, rain or snow quickly dries in the open air. Wool is also naturally dirt and mold resistant. The opening can be enlarged to the right size for your preferred avian guests. Handcrafted by Fair Trade workers in Nepal, these birdhouses come stuffed with recycled newspaper from Kathmandu so you can catch up on the latest from Nepal - just remove the paper when you’re ready to hang the birdhouse up. These fun, colorful, and sustainable birdhouses are designed to make everyone happy - birds and people alike!

Seed Mixes from Territorial Seeds Although seed mixes are nothing new, Territorial Seed Company has raised the bar in 2019, introducing a tremendous variety of new mixes designed to make gardening fun and easy. Blends include the more traditional, such as Hummingbird Mix and Shade Mix, as well as more niche options like Western Xeriscape Mix and Beneficial Bug Mix. These seed mixes are sure to provide variety and beauty to your landscape, and thanks to Territorial Seed Co.’s commitment to biodynamic and organic seed production, you can trust that whatever blend you choose was produced in the most eco-friendly way possible.

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hile summer is still months away, parents who send their children to day camps when school is out of session have already begun the process of choosing from the varying options. The majority of northern Coloradans who are employed full-time and throughout the year want to find a safe, fun, and enriching place for their children to be while they are at work. When looking for summer activities for their children, northern Colorado parents today are faced with an incredible wealth of options. Churches, gyms, schools, activity centers, and more offer summer day camp options. With so many from which to choose, the process of planning and registration can feel overwhelming and frustrating to the parents and caregivers who make these decisions. Despite these frustrations, parents and caregivers universally want to give their children opportunities for fun, learning, and enrichment rather than simply a safe place for them to be all day. Whether your family is seeking camp-care each week over the summer, or only for a few weeks to add excitement and fun to the summer, the benefits remain meaningful and plentiful. Summer camp is important because it offers a structured opportunity for children to grow. Kids go from home to school to extracurriculars, with each environment contributing to their development. Summer camp, then, is another unique venue for growth, allowing kids to become independent and self-confident,

while socializing and making new friends, and even learning new skills. CAMPS OFFER NEW EXPERIENCES At the most basic level, day camps can offer kids unique opportunities that nurture creative impulses or exposure to places or ideas that aren’t always addressed in schools. Kristen Wilkinson, Program Coordinator for the Environmental Learning Center with Colorado State University contributes to the oversight of the ELC’s youth summer camp program. She says, “In my experience, one of the biggest benefits

of kids participating in summer camp is the opportunity spend time in nature in a way that fosters personal connections to a place.” Kids Do It All summer theater camp offers a completely different type of new experiences by offering campers a unique opportunity that encourages teamwork and cooperation while encouraging kids to be totally creative. A group of 10-15 kids come together as strangers on Monday and by Saturday, they are a creative team showcasing a finished theatrical production. “It’s pretty incredible what kids can

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kids are independent, nothing brings out and tests that independence more than giving them time away from you, on their own. Without parents around, kids need to make their own decisions. Wilkinson says, “Spending so much time in nature [or any new camp environment] increases kids’ confidence in themselves and we see them get more comfortable with exploring and becoming more confident as the week goes on.” CAMPS FACILITATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS Ninety-six percent of youth campers say, “Camp helped me make new friends.” Camps give kids an extraordinary opportunity meet new friends with whom they might not otherwise interact. Students often attend school year after year with the same peers, which can lead to labeling and being ‘stuck’ with a particular perception. A child may become known as studious, quiet, etc., when, really, he can be boisterous in another setting. Children who go to day or sleepaway camps meet a whole other group of people in a different environment. Often times, a child will break out of his supposed

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ven though the thermometer doesn’t say it, summer is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what to do with the kids. If you’re considering sending your kids to a summer day camp or an overnight camp, here are some things to consider ensuring it is a safe environment. First and foremost, is the camp accredited through the American Camp Association? ACA accreditation ensures that the camp has had a regular, independent safety audit that goes beyond regulations in most states. This accreditation is the best evidence we have of the camp’s commitment to a safe environment for children. Second, what type of training is required for staff members? All staff should be certified in first-aid/ CPR. They should also have additional training for specific medical emergencies. If you have a child with special health care needs (asthma, diabetes, allergies, ADHD, etc.) be sure to inform the camp staff prior to the first day and find out what type of training they’ve received in regards to your health concerns. If you do not feel their training is adequate, schedule a time with their nurse and key

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staff to provide the training that is specific to your child. Do your research. Ask other parents, read their website, interview the staff, ask for references. • What type of activities will your child be participating in during the day? • If transportation is provided for field trips, will they provide an appropriate child restraint or do you need to supply one? Do they know how to install the child restraint? • How do they handle discipline issues? • How do they handle children who do not want to participate in particular activities (not all kids are good at art or at sports)? Are there options to keep them engaged? • What type of healthy lunches and snacks do they provide? How do they handle food allergies for meals/snacks? • What is the counselor-to-child ratio? Younger children should have more counselors to provide active supervision to ensure curiosity does not put them in danger. • W hat type of supervision is provid-

ed for water activities? Camp staff should be heavily involved in the supervision even if certified lifeguards are be provided. The more eyes the better as drowning is a silent killer. •F or an overnight camp, how safe are the cabins? How often are bunk beds inspected, do they have hand rails on stairs? Has the staff practiced evacuation drills in case of a fire? • W hat type of medical oversight is there? Is there a nurse that only comes one day a week or even less? Not all camps are created equally. Staff changes on a frequent basis, so even if your child has gone to that particular camp before, ask about staffing and the schedule of events. You want your child to create great memories and make new friends while keeping them safe. Include your child in the decision making if they are old enough/mature enough. For more information, you can visit www. campparents.org. Happy Camping! Janet Werst works with Safe Kids Larimer County based out of UCHealth.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2019 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 School-Age Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Adolesco Youth Exchange Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum Berthoud Library Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Blooming Girls Bright Horizons Camp Invention Children’s Speech and Reading Center Clearview Library District Colorado Early Learning Community Life Center Community Preschool CSU Early Childhood Center CSU Environmental Learning Center Discovery Montessori Estes Valley Library First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins 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 Experience 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 Northside Aztlan Community Center Poudre River Public Library District PSD Early Childhood Program The Reading Clinic

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Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center Rivendell School Science Toy Magic 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 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 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 ideas happen here 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 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 School-Age Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School BASE Camp Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Community Life Center Discovery Montessori Fort Collins Club 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 Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater Rivendell School 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 Camp Timberline, Inc. 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 Cheer 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 Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Golden Girls Baton Academy 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: Community Through Skateboarding 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 NORCO Volleyball Club Northern Colorado Orcas Northern Colorado Rush 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 Lanes 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 Windsor Gymnastics Academy Windsor Parks & Recreation Windsor Wrestling Club Winona Outdoor Pool

BEFORE SCHOOL (BS) ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers BASE Camp 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 Spring Creek School Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS (CO) 4-H 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 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 Knights Rugby Club Loveland Youth Gardeners NoCo Vipers Partners Mentoring Youth Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club

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DAY CAMPS (DC) ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers Adventure Bound Day Camp Adventure Child Development Center Air Force Sports Camps Camp Invention Camp Timberline, Inc. 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 Colorado Early Learning Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Basketball Camps CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Edge Sports Center Farm at Lee Martinez Park Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Preschool Fort Collins Soccer Club 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 The Learning Experience 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

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2019 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 A community of young people who are 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.tpaak.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 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 5-12 years, Grades 6-9 Arts, crafts, games, songs, skits, sports, swimming, field trips, enrichment activities taking full advantage of various Loveland facilities including the library, museum, Winona Pool and Loveland Sports Park. Fee. Category: DC

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Adventure Child Development Center 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-KIDS (5437) Age group: 6 weeks-13 years Summer day camps, enrichment programs, childcare and parties. Fee. Category: DC Adventure Gymnastics 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-0632 www.adventuregymnasticscenter.com 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, non-competitive and special-needs basis. Fee. Category: AT All Star NFL Flag 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 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 BASE Camp 1224 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 266-1734 www.mybasecampkids.org Age group: Grades K-5 Before- and after-school program in many Larimer County elementary schools. Fee. Category: AS, BS 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 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, 372-2299 211 W. 6th St., LV, 223-1709 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, 353-1278 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 1600 9th St., Fort Lupton, 702-4660 320 Centennial Dr., Milliken, 590-8478 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

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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, state-ofthe-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, Inc. 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 Connifer St., FC, 472-4156 4631 S. Mason St., FC, 672-8268 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 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

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Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 330-2837 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 hands-on activities, games, crafts, more. Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., EP 586-4244, 303-536-8873 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, 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. Fee. Category: AS, BS Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fitness, sports and aquatics. Fee. Category: AT

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

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City of Fort Collins Summer Camps: Camp FunQuest 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6308 www.fcgov.com/recreator Age group: 3-15 years Camps with themes. Fee. Category: DC 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 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 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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a golfer or not. 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. Fee. Category: AT, DC 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 Park Pool 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 Clearview Library District 720 3rd St., WS, 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org Age group: All Bookmobile, special programs, story times. Serving Windsor, Severance and West Greeley. Fee. Category: AC Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys 111 N. College Ave., FC, 224-2866 www.clothespony.com Age group: Toddler-10 years Sing-alongs, storytimes and LEGO club. Fee. Category: AR, CO

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Collindale Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 223-4653 www.collindalegolfacademy.com Age group: 5-17 years PGA professional supervised junior golf camps, clinics and instruction. Fee. Category: AT Colorado Cheer Academy 2536 Midpoint Dr., FC, 305-0170 www.coloradocheeracademy.com Age group: 5-18 years Cheer program, athlete performance program, training and conditioning. Fee. Category: AT Colorado Early Learning 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-2354 www.celpreschool.org Age group: 3-10 years Preschool and summer camp that includes field trips, splash days, special events. Fee. Category: AC, DC

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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 220 N. Grant 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. Fee. Category: AR

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CSU Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC 491-6491 www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/boys-basketball, www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/girls-basketball Age group: Grades K-12 Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington St., FC 491-2787 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 Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 213-1830 http://ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/volleyball/ Age group: Grades 3-8 Beginner to advanced youth players. CSU coaches and elite staff. Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Youth Sport Camps 201-A Moby B Complex, FC 491-6318 ramcamps.colostate.edu/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

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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. #19, 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, 353-3538 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 www.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, 454-2479 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-17 years Weekly play and lessons for ages 9-17. Beginner lessons ages 5-8. Fee. Category: AT

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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 Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic.php 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, 586-2340 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 Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Age group: Youth-Adults Lessons focused on music reading, theory, physical technique and ear training. Fee. Category: AR

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

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

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

Fort Collins 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

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

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 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 Stars Girls Softball Club FC, 672-9797, www.fcstars.org Age group: 6-15 years Competitive girls softball fun. All abilities welcome. 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

Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 2709 Ringneck Dr., FC, 980-8425 www.frcba.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Creative movement through preprofessional ballet. Fee. Category: AR

Fort Collins Children’s Theatre FC, 829-8929 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 10-14 Theatre, summer workshop, fall production cast. Free. Category: AR, DC Fort Collins Judo Club 2721 S. College Ave., Unit 3, FC 232-8016, www.fcjudo.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Traditional and competitive judo. Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC, 482-2787, moafc.org Age group: All A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities. Fee. Category: AR

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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 Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 498-5775 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/ education/edcenter Age group: Grades K-12 Displays and interactive exhibits about reducing, reusing, recycling, landfills, household hazardous waste. Free. Category: AC

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Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 2+ years Experience nature. Fun events, ongoing programs and camps all with horticulture themes. Due to construction at The Gardens, all 2019 camps will be hosted at the Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St., FC. Fee/Free. Category: DC Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 years Indoor arena, 50 acres; English, individual, group, lessons and camps. Fee. Category: AT, DC Genesis Health Clubs 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 3755 Precision Dr., Ste., 100, LV, 744-5005 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com Age group: 4 weeks-18 years Safe, fun activities that build well being. Fee. Category: AT, AS, DC

Greeley Archers GR, www.greeleyarchers.com Age group: All Encouraging and enjoying the sport of archery. Fee. Category: AT Greeley-Evans Youth League— Baseball & Softball 6501 W. 20th St., GR, 339-8286, www.geyl.org Age group: 6-16 years Recreational and competitive baseball and softball league for boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, CO 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

Girl Scouts of Colorado 877-404-5708 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Age group: Grades K-12 Activities, community service, summer camp. Fee. Category: CO, RC

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

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

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

Golden Girls Baton Academy 534 W. 66th St., LV, 631-4842, www.batonacademy.com Age group: 4-18 years Twirling, dancing, drilling, parades, festivals, shows. Improve coordination, poise, self-esteem, discipline. Fee. Category: AT

Greeley Youth Sports UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-9401, 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

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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, 232-5191 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 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 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. Fee. Category: AT, DC

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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 Christiancentered environment. Fee. Category: AC Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR 353-4653 golfingreeley.com/highland-hills/ 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.highlandmeadowstenniscenter. 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 Branch Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Branch Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, 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 www.HopeFarmsFC.com Age group: 7-12 years Day camp includes horse riding, animal care, gardening, crafts, 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 ideas happen here 200 Mathews St., FC, 227-3356 www.ideashappenhere.com Age group: 5-10 years Art classes and parties for children. Fee. Category: AR, DC Impact Dance Company 1031 Conifer St., FC, 231-0844 www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years Age-appropriate activities for 11- to 15-year-olds. 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

Inspiration Riding Academy FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Teaching hunter jumper lessons. Pony club. Lesson horses available. Fee. Category: AT, DC International Black Belt Academy 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 330-5425 www.internationalblackbeltacademy. 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 353-4253, greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Jumpinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 204-9977, 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

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Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center, EP, 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. Fee. Category: AT KinderCare Learning Centers FC, WS, 888-525-2780 www.kindercare.com Age group: Infant-12 years Before- and after-school, and enrichment programs. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Krav Maga Loveland 653 Denver Ave., LV, 412-7002 www.kravmagaloveland.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Practical-application self-defense training utilizing real-life scenarios, plus conditioning. Fee. Category: AT Lake Loveland Swim Beach 2626 N. Taft Ave., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fee. Category: AT Larimer Humane Society 3501 E. 71st St., LV 226-3647, www.larimerhumane.org Age group: 8-13 years Critter Camp: 5-days to teach children about responsible care and treatment of animals. Fee. Category: DC Larimer Knights Rugby Club 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. Fee. Category: AC, DC

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Launch Creative Center: Community Through Skateboarding 1007 N. College Ave., Unit B, FC 443-2420 www.launchskate.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AT 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 Experience 4775 Boardwalk Dr., FC, 223-3377 www.thelearningexperience.com Age group: 6 weeks-8 years Academy of early education, quality childcare, premier preschool, kindergarten enrichment. Fee. Category: AC, DC The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 266-0844 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 672-2030 www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: All Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain. Fee. Category: AC Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Play Music FC, 227-0303, www.KidsMusicFC.com Age group: Starting 4-6 years. Fun curriculum for piano and total musicianship. Fee. Category: AR Lewis Tennis School 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.Lewistennis.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Instruction, tournaments, leagues. Fee. Category: AT

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Life Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud 532-0161 www.honservice.org/life-center Age group: Families Education, activities, recreation and resources for the whole family. Category: AC, AS, AT Lifetree Day Camps 1515 Cascade Ave., LV 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. Fee. Category: DC 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 221-6735, 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 rmh.psdschools.org/athletics/camps Age group: 7-14 years Non-contact football technique. Camp led by Rocky Mountain Football program. Fee. Category: AT, DC

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Loveland Academy of Music 1355 N. Cleveland Ave., LV, 581-3553 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, more. 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

Loveland Swim Club LV, 203-1374 www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 4 years-College Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 4 through college. Fee. Category: AT

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

Loveland Youth Gardeners 907 S. Lincoln Ave., 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

The Mother Earth Academy 1425 W. 29th St., LV 203-4629, www. themotherearthacademy.com Age group: Grades K-5 A micro school focused on inquirybased exploration, investigation and analysis of the natural world. Fee. Category: AC

Magnolia Music Studio FC, LV, 303-931-0130, www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Age group: Youth-Adults Harp, flute, piano, voice. Fee. Category: AR Main Street Music Academy 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 221-1432 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

Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-3118 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 Music Workshops & Camps at CSU CSU, FC, 491-1584 music.colostate.edu/workshopscamps/ 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

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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 224 Canyon Ave., Ste. 207, FC 484-3633, www.nobarriersusa.org Age group: 10 years-Adults Adventures that build leaders and help people gain confidence. Fee/Free. Category: AT, RC NoCo Ice Center 7900 S. CR 5, WS, 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. #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 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, 310-7307 www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 8+ years For anyone who likes music, dance and swimming. Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Rush 4681 W. 20th St. #203, GR, 351-6255 www.nocorush.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. northerncoloradowrestlingcamps.com Age group: 8-18 years Multiple camps for advanced and beginning wrestlers looking to gain skills and 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: 4 years-Adults Olympic taekwondo, self-defense classes, 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 in their personal, social and/or academic lives. 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 645-6075, www.play-well.org Age group: Grades K-8 Week-long LEGO engineering summer camps June 4-Aug. 17. Fee. Category: DC Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200, FC Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: All Literacy, curiosity and imagination. Fee. Category: AC Poudre River Public Library District Summer Reading Challenge: A Universe of Stories Books, STREAM activities, prizes, fun! Register May 20-August 18. 221-6740 www.PoudreLibraries.org/srp Age group: All Free. Category: AC 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 PSD Early Childhood Program Fullana Learning Center 220 N. Grant Ave., FC, 490-3204 www.psdschools.org/department/ early-childhood Age group: 3-5 years Early Head Start, early childhood, preschool programs. Fee. Category: AC

Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 237-6696 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 4-17 years Youth dance, yoga, weight lifting, basketball, swimming. Fee. Category: AT The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV, 667-3190 www.lovelandreadingclinic.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Individualized instruction in 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 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

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Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club 3307 S. College Ave. #200-1, FC 631-9310, www.RMFever.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 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 Walking and biking to school for good grades and good health. Fee. Category: AT Science Toy Magic 305 W. Magnolia St. #310, FC www.sciencetoymagic.com Age group: 6 years-Adults Active, engaging presentations, aided by the use of science toys. Fee. Category: AC Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge 100 Summerland Park Rd. Grand Lake, 627-9220 www.shadowcliff.org Age group: 6+ years Outdoor education camps for families. Fee. Category: RC Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-5 years Cognitive, language, physical and social-emotional development. Fee. Category: AC

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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. Fee. Category: AT, RC Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC 416-2828, www.golfsouthridge.com Age group: 5-16 years Beginner and intermediate golf classes. Fee. Category: AT Speech & Language Stimulation 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C, Ste. 100, FC, 495-1150, www.speechlanguage-voice.com Age group: All Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, social-pragmatic 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. Fee. Category: AR, DC Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/summer-enrichmentprogram.aspx Age group: Grades 5-10 Registration deadline: June 6 Enrichment program for gifted and talented high-ability learners. Fee. Category: AC, RC The Summit 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 356-2594, 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 Lanes 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., Ste. 100, FC, 493-2628 2109 Maple Dr., LV, 667-7240, www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS

TEAM Wellness & Prevention 2900 S. College Ave., FC, 224-9931, www.teamwandp.org Age group: Grades K-12 Promotes healthy lifestyles through the prevention of substance abuse. Fee. Category: CO Tennis Association of Greeley 356-5326 Age group: Varies Junior tennis programs and tournaments. Fee. Category: AT 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 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

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UNC Bear PAW Camp 351-1890, www.unco.edu/nhs 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 camps.jumpforward.com/ EarnestCollinsJrFootballCamps 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/jazz-camp 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 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 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, 351-1719 www.uncvolleyballcamps.com Age group: Grades 3-12 Open to boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

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UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 351-1713 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

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

United Soccer Club 1217 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 461-9358, www.thompsonsoccer.org Age group: Grades 3-12 Competitive and rec programs in spring and fall. Fee. Category: AT, DC

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

Up In Lights Productions LV, 292-8682 www.upinlights.org 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. Fee. Category: AT Village Green Synchronized Swimming 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

Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., WS 674-0004, www.windmillcec.com 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 SE 4th St., 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.youngpeopleslc.com 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.colorado. youthenrichmentleague.com 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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May 28 – August 16 For children entering K- to 8th Grade Through innovative programming and the use of active learning practices focusing on obesity prevention, lifelong fitness, and skill development, the Youth Sport Camps support the educational and public service commission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University by providing the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.

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■ Baseball/Softball (grades K-8)— 1-week sessions from 5/28 to 7/6 ■ Basketball (Grades 4-8)— 1-week sessions from 6/25-8/16 ■ Colorado Adventure Camp (Grades 5-8) – Helps campers to explore outdoor activities and pursuits. 1–week sessions from 5/28-8/9 ■ Field Sports (Grades K-8)—Provides campers a brief “taste” of several different sports. 1-week sessions from 5/28-8/16 ■ Fun LIFE (Grades K-6)—Fitness, nutrition and recreation camp. 1-week sessions from 5/28-8/9 ■ In-line Hockey (Grades 4-8) —1-week sessions from 6/3 to 6/28 ■ Golf (grades K- 8) 8:00-10:00am only. 1-week sessions from 5/28- to 8/9 ■ Lacrosse (Grades K-8) — 1-week sessions from 6/3 – 8/2

■ Music and Movement (Grades K-8) )— Explore the combination of dance, aerobics and non-contact martial arts from 6/3-8/16 ■ Smart Fit Girls (ages 12-14) A girls-only camp focusing on healthy physical, social, and personal development through physical activity. 6/27 – 8/2 ■ Soccer (Grades K-6)— 1-week sessions from 6/25 to 8/16 ■ Sport Science (Grades 5-8) - A look into the science of movement and activity. 1-week sessions from 6/10-8/16 ■ Super Sports Camp (Grades K-7)—A combination of sports, swimming lessons and other enrichment activities. 2-week sessions from 6/3-8/16 ■ Tennis (Grades K-8)—8:00-10:00am only. 1-week sessions from 6/3-8/16 ■ Volleyball (Grades 4-8)—1-week sessions from 7/8-8/16

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greeley district 6 news Governor Polis visits Jackson Elementary School Colorado Governor Jared Polis and State Rep. Rochelle Galindo, House District 50, were in Greeley Friday, February 15 and stopped by Jackson Elementary School to meet with students, staff, parents and Board of Education members, and to see the good work going on at Jackson and in District 6. Several students who introduced themselves, both in English and in Spanish, greeted Governor Polis. The governor is fluent in Spanish, and conversed with the students in both languages. He visited a second-grade classroom, and English language learner classroom and ended his visit at a kindergarten classroom, where he and Rep. Galindo read a book to the students. During the visit, the Governor reiterated his desire to fully fund fullday Kindergarten in Colorado. Right now, full-day kindergarten is funded a little over one-half of the full-time per pupil rate. The governor is also supporting the expansion of preschool in Colorado. CELEBRATING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK March 4-8 is National School Breakfast Week, and Greeley-Evans School District 6 has some special events in store to celebrate. This year’s theme is “Start Your Engines With School Breakfast,” which aims to illustrate the benefits of fueling up for the day with a healthy school breakfast to parents, students, and school officials. To honor this celebration, Nutrition Services has a variety of activities planned across all sites, and is offering several ‘special’ breakfast items throughout the week. Additionally, throughout the week, parents with children attending schools that serve breakfast in the cafeteria can come eat school breakfast with their children for $1! These schools include: Chappelow, 24

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Fred Tjardes, Frontier Elementary, Greeley Central, Heiman, McAuliffe, Monfort, Northridge, Union Colony Elementary, University Middle, West Ridge, and Winograd. SEATS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRICT 6 VIP TOURS THIS SPRING Greeley-Evans School District 6 is offering a new way for residents to get a personal view of what is happening in its public schools. Seats are still available for the second semester District 6 VIP Tours. These half-day tours will provide information on the operations of the school district, including academic programs, instructional practices, assessments, district finances and much more. Participants will visit and tour three schools, as well as the Central Kitchen and Warehouse. Lunch will be provided, and participants will be transported via school bus to the different sites. “This is a first-hand look at public schools in Greeley and Evans. The

first two tours last semester were very successful. Participants walk away with real, timely information about their schools and their school district,” says Superintendent Dr. Deirdre Pilch. “This is also a great opportunity for our stakeholders to ask questions about our schools and discover what we are doing to educate our students every day.” Participants will visit one elementary school, a K-8 or middle school, and a high school. There will also be time for discussion and questions on the ride between locations. These tours are replacing the District 6 Citizens Academy this year. Here are the tour dates and times for upcoming tours: • Wednesday, March 20, 11am to 3:30pm • Monday, April 15, 8am to 1pm

The District 6 VIP Tours are free. Space is limited. To sign up for a tour, visit www.greeleyschools.org/VIPtour. If you need assistance signing up, please contact Theresa Myers at tmyers@ greeleyschools.org or at (970) 348-6003.

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poudre school district news On-time graduation rate increases in all schools

Poudre School District’s four-year graduation rate increased to 84 percent in 2018, bringing it 3.3 percent above the statewide rate of 80.7 percent. PSD has exceeded the statewide average for four-year graduation rates in all but one year since 2010, when the state changed how the rate was reported. At the Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools Scott Nielsen presented the new graduation rates. All four of PSD’s comprehensive high schools and all four of its smaller high schools saw increases in four-year graduation rates. PSD saw large improvements in the four-year graduation rate at multiple schools. Additionally, 26

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for the first time in several years, PSD’s dropout rate was just 1 percent, compared to the state rate of 2.2 percent. “I appreciate, and I know our principals do, too, the work that our teachers are doing to connect with students and to try to increase the number of students who walk across the stage (at graduation),” Nielsen said at the meeting. “I think it’s critically important to recognize the work that’s going on at the student-teacher level because that’s really where the magic happens.” The four-year graduation rate includes 2018 seniors who fulfilled PSD’s graduation requirements within four years but remain enrolled in high school to participate in the Ascent program,

which allows them to take college classes at Front Range Community College or AIMS Community College tuition free. Students in the Ascent program take only college courses. This inclusion of Ascent students in four-year graduation totals marks a departure from how the state calculated graduation rates in the past, following the implementation of new legislation that allowed schools to count these students in four-year graduation totals. PSD’s four-year graduation rate does not include 2018 seniors who remain enrolled in other specialized programs including: Opportunities Unlimited–a specialized program housed at Poudre High School with flexible hours, college

courses and some online classes. Cooper Home/Community Connections–transition programs for students with special needs up to age 21 that helps with life skills. Students enrolled in those programs continue to show up in five-, six- and seven-year graduation rates, depending on their circumstances. During his presentation to the directors, Nielsen identified several areas for improvement that district staff would focus on in the coming years. Nielsen said district staff would explore ways to help reduce the gap in graduation rates for students on IEPs and their peers. Data show that PSD students with individualized education programs, commonly referred to as IEPs, have a lower four-year graduation rate when compared to their peers who do not have IEPs. IEPs are for students who receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act.

The district will also continue to monitor and work on graduation rates for English Language Learners, for whom PSD data show a lower four-year graduation rate than their peers. “We’ll continue, systemically, to work on what we’re doing in the classroom, engaging students in active learning (and) trying to bring on opportunities for students to actively engage in real-life work,” Nielsen said. “Active, hands-on learning has the biggest impact on students that struggle the most in a traditional setting, so we’ll continue that work.” District staff will continue reviewing and refining its Students Connections survey, which helps school staff better understand what students are experiencing, and identify and support any students who are worried they won’t graduate on time, Nielsen said. “We think it’s a positive story with room for improvement,” Nielsen said. RMPARENT

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thompson school district news Students present projects at science fair

TSD MIDDLE SCHOOL SPELLING BEE WINNERS The TSD Middle School Spelling Bee was held on January 26th. Middle school students from around the district participated. Congratulations to the following State Bee Qualifiers:

1st—Kailey Sellers, Walt Clark, 8th grade 2nd—Tate Charboneau, Bill Reed, 7th grade 3rd—Aiden Hurst, Bill Reed, 7th grade

Additional State Qualifiers

Paxton Walker—Conrad Ball, 7th grade Audrey Lehnherr—Walt Clark, 7th grade Anderson Hendrix—High Plains, 6th grade

TSD ELEMENTARY SPELLING BEE WINNERS The TSD Elementary Spelling Bee was held on January 26. Elementary students from around the district participated in the fun event. The oral portion of the Elementary Spelling Bee was broadcast live on TSD’s Facebook page. The Elementary Spelling Bee Champions include: 1st— Valentina Bartels, Big Thompson 4th grade

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2nd—Jack Kellog, Centennial, 5th grade 3rd— Simone Rings, Loveland Classical 4th grade

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? Thompson School District Superintendent Dr. Marc Schaffer has been hosting a series of three listening sessions throughout the community. You still have time to join the third session. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions as well as learn more about what the district is working on. • March 4—Thompson Valley High School, 1669 Eagle Dr. 6:30-8:30pm.

ENGINEERING CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Ignite your little engineer’s imagination with an engineering camp this spring. Engineering Camp for grades 3-5 Weather Station, Monday, April 22 9am-3pm, An intensive one-day exploration of weather-related patterns, collection of data and construction of a weather station. Keystone Technologies volunteers will join the students in the afternoon for hands-on learning and

mentoring. Four locations: High Plains School, Lucile Erwin Middle School, Turner Middle School, Walt Clark Middle School, Cost: $60, Register: http://bit.ly/2TxMO5W Ignite camps for grades K-2 will also be held at each location. If your child has a middle school-aged sibling that likes science and engineering, Engineering Camp for Middle School will be running simultaneously at High Plains, Lucile Erwin and Walt Clark middle schools. www.thompsonschools.org/ignite Engineering Camp for Middle School, Lighthouse Optics, Monday, April 22, 9am-3pm, An intensive oneday exploration of the behaviors and properties of light, design thinking, and problem solving for middle school students. Keystone Technologies volunteers will join the students in the afternoon for hands-on learning and mentoring! Three locations: High Plains School, Lucile Erwin Middle School, Walt Clark Middle School Cost: $60, Register: http://bit.ly/2TxMO5W Keysight volunteers will also be

Calendar of events March 18 - 22

TSD Spring Break

March 4 Superintendent Listening Session— Thompson Valley High School April 22 Walking “Wild” With Nature K-2 April 22 Engineering Camp for 3-5 & Middle Schoolers

visiting our upper elementary camps (grades 3-5). Ignite camps for grades K-2 and 3-5 will be running simultaneously at each location. If your teen has a sibling that likes science and engineering, visit: www.thompsonschools.org/ ignite THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE Now is the time to enroll. http://bit. ly/2HCmTsz. In-district resident students enrolled in TSD’s Early Childhood Program will automatically be enrolled in kindergarten based on their residential address. KIDSPAK DRIVE PROVIDES FOOD FOR STUDENTS The 3rd Annual KidsPak City Wide Food Drive will take place March 8th, 9th and 10th at various locations in Loveland and Berthoud. KidsPak is a weekend hunger relief program that directly assists approximately 650 students each week in the Thompson School District. More than 6,300 TSD students receive free/reduced lunch and homeless students in TSD exceeds 700. Last year, Loveland Rotary provided 19,713 bags of food (equaling 98,565 meals) and this year they expect to deliver 20,700 bags (103,500 meals). During last year’s food drive, Loveland Rotary collected 28,213 pounds of food, and their goal this year is to collect 30,000 lbs. Food Items (May be private label) No glass containers, please. • Ravioli—15 oz. • Can spaghetti—16 oz. • Tuna or chicken—5 oz. in water

Dr. Maria Gabriel •M ac & cheese—7 oz. •G reen beans, peas or corn—15 oz. •G rape jelly—30 oz. •N ature Valley oats and honey granola bars •H unts pasta sauce—24 oz. • P eanut butter—16 oz. • F ruit cups—4 oz. (4 or 6 pack)

Locations will be announced soon. Check TSD’s Facebook page for updates.

NEW DIRECTOR NAMED Thompson School District is pleased to announce that it has named Dr. Maria Gabriel as the district’s Director of Language, Culture and Equity. Dr. Gabriel is currently serving as Assistant Principal and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Coordinator at Laurel Elementary School of Arts and Technology in Fort Collins. As part of her duties at the school, she leads the effort to ensure that all of the students’ academic, social-emotional and behavior needs are met. In addition, she leads and coordinates state and local assessments at the school and has worked on “positive

behavior interventions,” restorative justice practices, student behavior needs and the creation of meaningful relationships with school families. Dr. Gabriel’s varied career also includes work in Thompson School District from 1997 to 2011, serving in the positions of Hispanic Youth Advocate and Equity and Diversity Coordinator. “I’m humbled and honored to return to my home district, which is where I grew up and is where my children attend school,” Dr. Gabriel says. “I look forward to supporting Thompson’s efforts to increase educational equity for each and every child. I’m excited to work with such a strong and committed team!” Dr. Gabriel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature and Sociology from the University of Colorado-Boulder. She also holds a Masters degree in K-12 Education Counseling from the University of Phoenix and she earned a doctorate in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University. RMPARENT

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MARCH 2019 ONGOING MONDAYS Be You Parenting Online Live Radio Show Listen live or hear archived shows. 11amNoon. www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/ author/marydravisparrish. FIRST WEDNESDAYS Hugs Social Group for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Kin Connect with others in similar situations. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 2500 N. Garfield Ave., LV. 11:30am-1:30pm. 669-2837 www.GrandFamilyCoalition.com. FOURTH THURSDAYS Hugs Social Group for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Kin Connect with others in similar situations. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5450 S. Lemay Ave., FC. Noon-2:30pm. 669-2837 www.GrandFamilyCoalition.com. MARCH 1-2 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra and UNC present this classic story. $25/$37. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm. 356-5000www.ucstars.com.

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SATURDAYS, MARCH 2 & 9 Intercultural Skillfulness: Adult Workshop Become a cultural mediator. Ages 18+. $50/day or $90/both days. First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St., FC. 9am-3pm. 689-0226, www. interculturalcommunitybuilders.org. SATURDAYS, MARCH 2 & 16 Greeley Winter Farmers’ Market Hardy root crops, winter squash, greenhouse-grown produce, locally raised meat, fresh breads, coffee, honey. Zoe’s Café and Events, 715 10th St., GR. 9amNoon. www.greeleygov.com/fm. THROUGH MARCH 3 Nunsense The Little Sisters of Hoboken are in dire need of funds and decide to put on a variety show. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary. 744-3747 www.ColoradoCandlelight.com. MARCH 8-17 Murder by Natural Causes Presented by the Stampede Troupe. $20. Union Colony Civic Center, Hensel Phelps Theatre, 701 10th Ave., GR. Times vary. 356-5000, www.ucstars.com.

SATURDAYS, MARCH 9 & 23 Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market Veggies, meats, eggs, seasonings, baked goods, more. Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave., FC. 9am-1pm. www.focomarket.org. MARCH 11-15 STEAM into Spring Break Choose one or all: Foil and clay boats, pendulum painting, earthquake resistant structures, celebrate pi, or juggling by Ann Lincoln. Grades K-5. Registration required. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 1pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us. MARCH 11-16 Teen Spring Break Fun Choose one or all: Mario Kart trivia tournament, crafternoon, smoothie island, animated afternoon or spring break wrap up. Registration required. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2:30pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. MARCH 14 THROUGH MAY 26 Oliver! Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary. 744-3747, www.ColoradoCandlelight.com.

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SATURDAYS, MARCH 16 & 23 Discovery Lab: Smashes and Crashes Families explore forces and motion by crashing toy cars with trained staff and volunteers. Ages 8+ with adult. Registration recommended. $5/family of 6 ($4/member family). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 1:30-2:30pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org. MARCH 19-22 Geek Week Full week of gaming, superheroes, sci-fi and more, with different themes/activities each day. All ages. Included with museum admission. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am-3pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org. MARCH 28-30 Something Rotten! Set in 1595, this hilarious musical comedy tells of two brothers desperate to write a hit play. Rated PG-13. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. Times vary. 221-6730, www.lctix.com. MARCH 29, 30, 31 Theatre at the Poudre Libraries: Tales of Trolls and Treasures Two stories come to life as trolls are outwitted, treasures are discovered and goodness prevails. Harmony Library, March 29, 4:30pm; Council Tree Library, March 30, 5pm; Old Town Library, March 31, 2pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org. THROUGH MAY 15 Greeley’s 2019 Landscape Lecture Series Greeley’s Water Conservation program presents free workshops to promote sustainable landscape practices. RSVP required. City Center South Building, 1001 11th Ave., GR. 6pm. 350-9210 www.greeleygov.com/LandscapeLectures. THROUGH MAY 26 Once Upon a Playground Take an interactive journey from the past to the present and beyond, and share in playground nostalgia with historic images. $4 plus general admission (Free/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

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THROUGH JULY 20 Skål! Scandinavian Spirits National exhibit shares traditions of drinking culture in Sweden, Norway and Denmark with focus on beer and aquavit, the traditional Scandinavian alcoholic beverage that translates as “the water of life.” Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St., GR. 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 District 6 Art Walk Opening reception celebrating Youth Art Month when student art will be displayed. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 5pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. Noches En Familia Celebrate traditions and community and connect to the Latinx’s cultural roots through stories, music, food, puppets, crafts and traditional games. All ages. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 5pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org. One-Hour Dairy-Free Cheese-Making Demo with Claudia Lucero Enjoy a demo of how to make two dairyfree cheeses. Sample provided. All ages. $10. Crash Cuisine, 630 E. 29th St., LV. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Snapshots of China’s Cultural Revolution Grand Opening Showcases prints, household articles and propagandist items from China’s Cultural Revolution, from 1966-1976. All ages. Half-price: $2.50/adults, $1.50/seniors & students. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 6-9pm. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Seuss Celebration A Seuss-abration with a stories, crafts, more. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 10:30am. OR Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 2pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us. Broken Pot Fairy Garden Create a cascading fairy garden with clay pot pieces and a fairy figurine. Ages 8+ with adult. $45. Pre-registration required. Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., FC. 10:30am or 1pm. 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com. Così fan tutte – “A School for Lovers” – for Kids Loveland Opera Theatre presents Mozart’s opera with interactive performances, educational sessions about sets/costumes and a peek backstage. $12/ adult, $10/children. Rialto Theater 228 E. 4th St., LV. 2:30pm. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

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Masterworks 4 Concert: Andes to Austria A Fort Collins Symphony performance featuring Max Soto-Sibaja for Mozart’s Oboe Concerto. Ticket prices vary. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730, www.fcsymphony.org. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Musical Zoo: Education & Entertainment Features short youth performances, an instrument “petting zoo” and performance by the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Ages 3-12 with families. $5. Timberline Church, 2908 Timberline Rd., FC. 2-4:30pm. www.fcsymphony.org/musical-zoo. TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Loveland’s Talking: Oh the Places You’ve Been Seasoned adults in Loveland share stories with local high school students. Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., LV. 1:30-3pm. www.cityofloveland.org. Discovery Zone: Math and Magic Tricks Discover crafts, experience science. Ages 5+ with caregiver. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 3:30pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Contemporary ballet with top global choreographers, distinctive repertoire and virtuoso dancers. All ages. From $15. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730, www.lctix.com. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Baby Sensory: Make It and Play Babies can play while caregivers create sensory jars and gel bags. Limited to first 25. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 9:30am. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. Crafterschool: Cross Stitch Learn to cross stitch your own masterpiece. Grades 3-5.Registration required. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 3:30pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

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Fluffy Slime See this slime formed using everyday household items. Ages 9-12. Registration required. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 6:30-7:30pm. 686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/event/1590015. THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Early Literacy Fair Drop-in for fun learning activities, including imagination and musical games, and crafts. Ages Birth-PreK. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 10am. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us. In the Dome: Baby on Board Learn clever ways animals carry their babies in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater, then head to the Learning Lab for a craft. Ages 3-5. $5/child ($4/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:1511am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org. Independence! #Adulting – Demystifying Taxes for Teens Teens learn how to fill out, prepare and submit taxes. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 4pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. War Moments with Ed Darack Local author presents and discusses photos from his new book. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St. FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Drop-In Coding Club for Tweens Code on your favorite sites, such as Scratch. Create music videos, games, more in a group or on your own. No experience required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 3:30pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org. Simply Talented Gala A TV-inspired talent competition supporting TEAM Wellness & Prevention. Winners receive $1,000, $500, $100 based on audience votes. $50 with dinner; $10 side seats only–no food included (intended for youth/friends of contestants). Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd., FC. 6pm cocktails, 7pm dinner/performances. www.teamwandp. org/simply-talented. Lighthouse Dance 2019: Time to Shine Student choreographed and auditioned pieces showcase the best of a variety of dance styles. $10. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7pm. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 9 High Plains Landscape Workshop Explore LOCALscaping, a concept that looks closer into gardening practices and impacts of limited water resources. All proceeds benefit Gardens on Spring Creek. $75/non-members, $65/member. Drake Centre, 802 W. Drake Rd., FC. 8:15am-3pm. www.fcgov.com/gardens.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 10 An Evening with Lisa See An evening with this best-selling author. All ages. Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd., FC. 2pm, doors open at 1:30pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com. TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Preschool Self-Portraits Create a self-portrait using paint, paper, noodles, yarn. Ages 2-5. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30-11am. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/event/1590033. School’s Out, Library’s In: Perler Beads Drop-in program for Grades K-12. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. DimeStories Writers of all skill levels are invited to create and read three-minute prose stories. All ages. The Forge Publick House, 255 Old Firehouse Alley, FC. 6:30pm sign-ups, 7pm readings. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com. Walk-In Health Services Clinic Larimer County Department of Health offers immunizations, reproductive health services and STI testing and treatment for those with Medicaid or who are uninsured. People with private health insurance should visit their regular health care provider. Larimer County Offices, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC. 10am-2pm. www.larimer.org/walkins. Museum Takeover: BRAINstorm Dive deep into the brain’s lobes, cortices, neurons and more with fun, interactive stations taught by CSU biomedical students. Ages 5+. Normal admission fees. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am-1pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org. Build a Wood Flower Press Build and paint a wooden flower press. Fresh flowers provided. Ages 5+ with adult. $45. Pre-registration required. Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., FC. 10:30am or 1pm. 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com.

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Canvas & Candy Painting with acrylics on canvas while eating candy. Registration required. Grades K-5. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Marble Mazes & Runs Try fun, creative and unique homemade marble runs and mazes. Limited to first 15 kids to arrive. Grades K-5. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 4pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Supernatural Stories: Life, Death and Community in Contemporary Russian Villages Learn about the magic and ancestors visiting from the grave. All ages. $5. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 2-4pm. 2214600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Little STEAMers: Sink or Float Build, craft and experiment in water. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. $5/child ($4/ members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15-11am and 2:15-3pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Discovery Zone: Math and Magic Tricks Discover crafts, experience science. Ages 5+ with caregiver. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 3:30pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Preschool Self-Portraits Create a self-portrait using paint, paper, noodles, yarn. Ages 2-5. Severance Town Hall, 3 Timber Ridge Pkwy., Severance. 10:30-11am. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/event.

Mother & Son Superhero Night A superhero-filled night of pizza, games, music. Dressing as superheroes is encouraged. Ages 3-10. $25/parent-child group. Foothills Activity Center, 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC. 5-7pm. 221-6655, www.fcgov.com/recreation.

Celebrate Pi Celebrate Pi with games, crafts, and of course, PIE. Registration required. All ages. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St. Evans. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

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MONDAY, MARCH 18 Babysitting 101 Learn top-notch babysitting skills. Ages 12+. Registration required. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 10am. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org. Family Time: Paper Crafts and Print Making Drop in for paper crafts and print making. Supplies provided. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 2:30pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org. Peter Heller This Colorado author celebrates the release of his fourth novel “The River.” All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Colby Williams in Conversation with Ariana Friedlander Colby Williams will discuss his new book “Small Town, Big Money” with local author and entrepreneur Ariana Friedlander. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com. Ladysmith Black Mambazo Five time Grammy winning a cappella group marries South African musical tradition. All ages. $20. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730, www.lctix.com. Skygazing Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provides telescopes. Bring blankets/ chairs. All ages. Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, Carpenter Rd./ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline Rd. on north side of Carpenter Rd., FC. 8-10pm. 416-2815, www.fcgov.com/naturalareas. SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Preschool Self-Portraits Create a self-portrait using mixed-media. Ages 2-5. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30-11am. 686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/event.

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Favorite Friends: Bingo Bring your favorite stuffed, cuddly friend to play Bingo. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 2-3pm. 686-5603, www. clearviewlibrary.org/event/1590037. “B” The Underwater Bubble Show Fantasy becomes reality in this visual fairytale with seahorses, starfish and mermaids. All ages. $12. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 2pm and 6pm. 221-6730, www.lctix.com. SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Rise Up, O Men: Church Basement Ladies Brand new musical comedy featuring the men of the church and your favorite basement ladies who serve them. $27/$32/$40. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 2pm. 356-5000, www.ucstars.com. Nerf Battle for Teens Two teams compete in challenges and skirmishes throughout the library after hours. Registration required. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 7pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 LEGO Build Club Investigate technology used by firefighters and police, then engineer and build. Grades K-5. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 2pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org. C.J. Box Local favorite author will discuss the latest in his Joe Pickett series, “Wolf Pack.” All ages. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2000 Stover St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Crafterschool: Super Spool Knitting Learn to spool knit and create a masterpiece. Registration required. Grades 3-5. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 3:30pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. Yes, You Can Adopt Seminar Nightlight Christian Adoptions shares adoption info on domestic, international, embryo, and foster care or foster adoption. Registration required. Online, real-time presentation. 6pm. 663-6799 www.nightlight.org. Finger Knitting Create your own colorful crafty snakes and butterflies to take home. Ages 9-12. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St. WS. 6:30-7:30pm. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/event/1590040.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Out of this World Art Create your own 3D planets, experimenting with color filters and designing moon features. Registration required. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org. LEGO Challenge: Pop-Up Books Create a scene that springs to life inside of a pop-up book built from LEGO bricks. Registration required. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 4pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org. HOA Workshop: Covenant Enforcement Free workshops for Homeowners Association (HOA) board members. City Center South, City Council Chambers 1001 11th Ave., GR. 6-8pm. 336-4167 www.greeleycalendar.com.

Fangalangus Island The importance of imaginative creativity to a child’s sense of self-worth. $5. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 6:30pm. 356-5000, www.ucstars.com. Inconceivable Great Games (and a Movie) Screen The Princess Bride or play games inspired by the movie. Teens. Registration required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 DIY Fairy Garden Accessories Make tiny stepping stones, twig fences, birdhouses, more. Ages 8+ with adult. $30. Pre-registration required. Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., FC. 10:30am or 1pm. 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com.

Face Vocal Band Rock your spring with their amazing all-vocal style. $25. Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., LV. 7:30pm. 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

Celebrating 10 Years of Council Tree Library Enjoy cookies, lemonade and looking back on a decade of service to the community. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave, FC. 11am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Out of this World Technology Learn about the science of engineering rockets and technology that connects us to the solar system. All ages. Registration required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

The Hit Men These five musicians and singers toured and recorded with big names in the music business throughout the 1960s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s to create many memorable top songs. $42. Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., LV. 7:30pm. 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Laughter Labyrinth Walk Dress warm for this invigorating walk through the labyrinth as you reflect, connect, laugh, express, release and enjoy a time of renewal. McKee Medical Center, gazebo behind McKee Cancer Center off of Hoffman Dr., LV. 10-11am. www.laugh4wellness.net/events. MONDAY, MARCH 25 School’s Out, Library’s In: Marble Run Build and test a marble run prototype, then compete against other design teams. Registration required. Grades 2-5. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave. GR. 1pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. School’s Out, Library’s In: Cupcake Decorating Drop-in program for Grades K-12. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us. TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Project Self-Sufficiency’s Community Luncheon Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow is the theme of this annual fundraiser. Register by March 19. Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy., LV. 11:30am-1pm. www.bit.ly/2019selfpowerluncheon.

An Evening with Elaine Weiss Elaine Weiss will discuss the paperback release of “The Woman’s Hour.” All ages. CSU, Lory Student Center Theater, 1101 Center Ave. Mall, FC. 5:30pm. 484-7898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com. THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Little STEAMers: Three Little Pig Architecture Build homes made of straw, sticks and bricks, plus enjoy a painting craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. $5/child ($4/ members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15-11am and 2:15-3pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org. FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Fort Collins Symphony Pops Concert American Road Trip features music written by American composers Leroy Anderson, Aaron Copland, Morton Gould, Leonard Bernstein, more. $10/ youth, $25/adult. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 6:30pm. 221-6730 www.fcsymphony.org.

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Girl Power–Learn to Code Use the Hour of Code to learn the basics of drag-and-drop coding and explore computer programming. No prior experience needed. For girls ages 8-15. Registration required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Zonta Living Her Legacy Women’s Music Concert An art and education project that recognizes women’s accomplishments to inspire future generations. All ages. Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 301 E. Stuart St., FC. 2-4:3pm. 988-8529, www. RiseWomensMusicCelebration.info.

Red Worm Farm Build a starter worm farm for composting. All supplies included. Ages 5+ with adult. $40. Pre-registration required. Gulley Greenhouse, 6029 S. Shields St., FC. 10:30am or 1pm. 223-4769, www.gulleygreenhouse.com.

Collectif9 Cutting edge classical string band that breathes life in a new age performance. All ages. $10. Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remingon St., FC. Times vary. 221-6730, www.lctix.com.

Tree of Dreams Release Party Celebrate the release of Laura Resau’s new book with music, crafts and chocolate. All ages. Everyday Joe’s Coffeehouse, 144 S. Mason St., FC. 12-2pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

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time out Do white lies get the green light? Intention vs. deception

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ying is bad, right? If you ask me, it depends on the intention of the lie. Telling a white lie to protect someone’s feelings or keep them safe can be just fine, as long as it doesn’t become a constant. So is telling a lie to calm fears, like when I told my son that people don’t break into homes in our neighborhood, or school shootings don’t happen in Fort Collins. On the off chance I was wrong about that, I was prepared to come clean. It was that or let him (and me) experience many sleepless nights. White lies have been widely studied and are dubbed “pro-social”— lies told to benefit or help others. Most of us tell them. As kids grow up, they come to understand the subtleties of when to tell a white lie, and when to not. For the most part, lying is right up there on the bad behavior list— along with stealing and swearing—and rightly so. Honesty is the basis of all healthy relationships. People who lie are not trusted and therefore cannot sustain intimate relationships with others. Yet sometimes, it’s not as simple as a truth or lie. We’ve all had those moments when our preschoolers are brutally honest. I remember when my then 3-year-old asked his aunt, “Why are you so fat?” Ouch. That’s when you can’t wait for your kids to learn self-control and the ability to discern when to blurt out their truth or hold it inside. At that age, my son believed that by not speaking his truth, he was harboring a lie. The trick is helping younger kids distinguish between a white lie and a malicious or self-serving one. Research shows that kids as young as first grade understand the distinctions between types of lies. Until then, broach the topic of white

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lies when they witness you making one—like I had to when I went on and on about the new sweater my mom bought me, then gave it away to a friend. That one didn’t get past my son, who we dubbed eagle ears (and apparently eyes) because he heard everything, even two floors down. I had to fess up and tell him a little lie is sometimes okay, if it keeps someone from feeling hurt. Be forewarned, your kiddo might try to sneak lies by you, testing to see which lie you will

accept and which you won’t. At age 5, my son thought he’d try his hand at cheating while playing a board game, and I had to call him out, fast and firm. If I let it slip once, I knew he’d figure cheating pays and try again. White lies might be subtle, but our actions to confront real lies needs to be blunt. He never cheated again. I did, however, catch him in a white lie recently. At Christmas, he claimed to love the sweater I bought him. I saw right through it.

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