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MAKING SENSE OF SEPARATION ANXIETY Sports, it’s more than a game Spring break staycation It’s okay, babies milestones vary INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connect with nature—It will do you and your family a world of good

FIRST YEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Stop worrying, your baby’s fine—All babies are not the same, milestones vary

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . 10 Spring break staycation—Explore museums, recreation centers and the great outdoors

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 Promote literacy through writing—Inspire imagination, encourage interaction and develop vocabulary skills

COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . 14

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

TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree—Or, oh no!

Did I pass that trait on to my kids?

Features 18 SPORTS, IT’S MORE THAN A GAME

Learn sportsmanship, tolerance and respect.

Sports isn’t just about winning the game. Kids learn about sportsmanship, teamwork and friendship—on and off the field. Keep it fun.

Also, keep it safe. If your child is injured, give her time to heal.

20 MAKING SENSE OF School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Success Foundation honors outstanding District 6 staff, District 6 launches website for bond projects

Poudre School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using robots, Timnath students dip toes into the world of computer science, Adapted P.E. helps students shine at Bethke Elementary

Thompson School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MLK celebration, The Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers 2020 Award Recipients, Spelling Bee, OtterCares donates to new innovation lab, MVHS raises money for community

SEPARATION ANXIETY

Start building independence early.

Separation anxiety that occurs in toddlers is a normal developmental stage. Start preparing your child early to avoid problems down the road. Learn to handle separations appropriately.

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first years Stop worrying, your baby’s fine All babies are not the same, milestones vary

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It’s easy to compare your baby to other babies during play dates, yoga class or when out with friends. As a new parent, it’s natural to wonder if your baby is developing normally. While there are set milestones that babies should reach in the first year, when they reach them can vary. Take sitting up, for example. Some babies sit up before 5 months, others not until 8 months. Both are normal.

Usually, babies who develop more slowly than others catch up with their playmates over time.

MOVEMENT MILESTONES Knowing when your child should be doing certain things—and knowing there’s a range—can help ease your mind. The top four physical milestones your baby will reach in the first year are rolling over, sitting up, crawling and walking. Typically, they’ll develop these skills in that order, since gross motor development occurs from the head down as the nerves develop. To make it easy to remember, think 3, 6, 9 and 12. Your baby will roll over around 3 months, sit up around 6, crawl at 9 and walk at 12— with emphasis on the around. In fact, statistics show that just a little over half of all babies walk by their first birthday.

If your baby is doing any of the above within a few months on either side of these milestones, she’s absolutely fine.

MAKING NOISE When it comes to verbal development, the range is even wider. Babies tend to talk between 12 and 18 months. By 18 months, most babies say about 10 words. After that, vocabulary speeds up and they learn new words quickly, with most babies saying about 50 words by 24 months. You will notice your child stringing a few words together to get their point across, like “me hungry” or “all gone” by her second or third birthday.

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ALL BABIES ARE NOT THE SAME With that said, remember that babies develop in different ways and at different rates. One baby might not walk until 14 months, but he says da da and other syllables at 9 months. Another child might take her first step at 9 months but not say her first word until 12 or 18 months. Both are normal. Both remind parents not to compare.

Know this: If your child is developing on the slow end of the spectrum, it’s no indication of future achievement physically or intellectually in any way. Talking early doesn’t guarantee your child a spot on the high school debate team just like early walking doesn’t mean he’ll be a track star.

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The first year is full of fears that something may go wrong. Take the first time your baby sleeps through the night. Most parents jump out of bed with wobbly knees and a big sigh of relief—and celebration!—to see their baby breathing soundly. If you are encouraging your baby’s growth with interaction, games and exercises, like tummy time, and you see progression, do your best not to worry or compare.

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family activities

Spring break staycation

Explore museums, recreation centers and the great outdoors KATIE HARRIS

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taying in town for spring break?

Make time for a local day trip or two, and it will be a spring break staycation to remember!

NOT YOUR AVERAGE MUSEUM When it comes to making learning feel like play, The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery has it down to a science.

With educational exhibits for all ages you can easily spend a whole day taking it all in. The youngest guests will love the giant tunnel tree, train table and water zone; older kids and adults alike can learn to play a musical instrument, explore the history of the Fort Collins area, and design and build their own spacecrafts. Through the end of April the museum will also be home to “Game Changers,” a limited time exhibit focused on how innovation has shaped the video game industry. While visiting the museum, be sure to take in a show at the Otter Box Digital Dome Theater.

Learn about the stars from the cast of Sesame Street, witness the Apollo story, or view incredible time-lapse images of Aurora Borealis on a 360 degree, 39foot diameter dome screen.

FAMILIES THAT PLAY TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER You’re sure to be a hero at home after taking the family for a day at the Greeley Family FunPlex. Challenge your housemates to a volleyball match in the multi-court gym, which offers open gym hours most days of the week. Then, hit the pool where you can swim laps while the kids play water basketball or take a ride down one of the giant waterslides (48” minimum height requirement). If you’re lucky, you might even squeeze in a workout in the fitness area or join a walk-in class (yoga anyone?). Weather permitting, head outdoors to enjoy 18 holes of mini golf on the Poudre 10

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Canyon-themed course. The best part?

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EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS Head outdoors for the day on the Loveland Recreation Trail. The 26-mile trail encircles the city of Loveland, and can be caught at various parking areas around the city. A fun stretch for families with youngsters can be found between Taft Avenue and Highway 287, just south of downtown. Start your adventure at Centennial Park, complete with play structures suited to all ages, baseball fields and plenty of open, grassy areas. Before the kids tire out, head southeast on the paved path. You’ll soon pass River’s Edge Natural Area, where you have the option of venturing onto a dirt trail around a series of ponds, or entice little-legged family members to keep on trekking with the promise of your next destination, Fairgrounds Park, approximately 1.5 miles ahead. This park features two separate play areas—a large, modern play structure for older

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learn and live

Promote literacy through writing

Inspire imagination, encourage interaction and develop vocabulary skills THERESA BAER

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eading to your children seems to be the number one way to encourage language development, vocabulary and curiosity, but writing with your child is just as important as reading. It allows children to be creative and affords an opportunity to organize their thoughts and express themselves clearly. I know plenty of adults, including myself, that could benefit in this way too. So why not take some time to slow down and create one-of-a-kind stories, poems, and memories together?

Doing something as simple as Mad Libs™ to occupy the time waiting at the doctor’s office encourages interaction, originality and laughter. I recall working on Mad Libs with my family and friends—taking turns asking one another for nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. to fill in the blanks—then giggling at the silly outcomes. The kids are applying writing and reading skills in a fun and memorable way—with you! Look online for free printables or at your local bookstore for books with various themes/characters for all ages.

You could also write short stories or silly poems together, taking turns to write what happens next as a way to spark ideas.

Story starters are all around us—maybe write about household objects coming to life or animals you see in the park or a family trip you’ve taken or dream of taking. If you’re still struggling to come up

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A 2017 study at the University of Washington indicated that children who read and write at home—whether for assignments or just for fun—are building longterm study and executive function skills. with ideas, writing prompts are available online at sites such as www.thinkwritten. com/writing-prompts-for-kids. They offer 300 suggestions and questions to get you thinking, imagining and writing, such as: 2. Write a short story about what it might be like if you woke up one morning with a mermaid tail or 13. If you were in charge of the whole world, what would you do to make the world a happier place?

I came across another company, Once Upon a Pancake (www.onceuponapan cake.com), that offers unfinished books

for ages 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12 where you take turns adding content.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create your stories—a simple notebook will suffice. But if you would like to make these creations extra special, look to additional resources such as free printable templates or story-making kits that are already bound like a book as a way to “publish” your writing.

Be sure to keep it light and fun versus a chore. Don’t worry about grammar, spelling and punctuation so much as keeping the ideas flowing and praising the content. As they get older, they will learn to revise their work many times to create a polished piece with correct grammar, structure, etc. For now, focus on the fun of writing for you both—let loose of the rules to encourage this important literacy skill long term and enjoy your time together.

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community news Opportunities abound

Local hunger relief, low-income assistance, youth jobs, art shows DINE OUT BETWEEN MARCH 1 AND 14 TO HELP REDUCE LOCAL HUNGER Loveland’s Philo has partnered with over 20 local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and wineries to allow customers to Dine Out With Heart by enjoying quality dining and making an individual contribution to the fundraiser where proceeds will fund local nonprofits that address hunger in Loveland and Berthoud. View participating restaurants or make a donation online at www.dineoutwithheart.org.

During the same two weeks, the Downtown Fort Collins Business Association presents its 15th annual Great Plates of Downtown fundraiser highlighting 43 restaurants offering $25 dinner specials where 100 percent of donation proceeds will benefit the Food Bank for Larimer County. Visit www.

GreatPlatesofDowntown.com for the list of restaurants and their deals.

MULTIPLE YOUTH HIRING EVENTS Youth seeking summer employment should plan to attend one or all of the following job fairs in March: The Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development’s CareerRise Team is connecting teens ages 14 through 18 to business information, opportunities and job search best practices in Loveland on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Larimer County Loveland Campus, 200 Peridot Avenue, and in Fort Collins on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Larimer County Courthouse Offices, 200 W. Oak Street.

Call 970-498-6608 or visit www.larimer. org/ewd/summer2020 for details.

Youth Enrichment and Employment Services of Weld County will host a Greeley Young Adult Job Fair for ages 15 through 24 on Wednesday, March 11 from 5pm to 7:30pm at Island Grove Park, 501 N. 14th Avenue. Bring your Social 14

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THERESA BAER

Security number for quick registration.

To learn more, call 970-400-6715 or visit www.greeleyrec.com/activities/calendar.

The City of Fort Collins Parks & Rec will host a youth summer hiring fair for work in the pools, parks, ballfields and more on Saturday, March 28 from 9am until noon at EPIC, 1801 Riverside Avenue. Bring a resume and/ or previous employment history (and a parent/guardian if under the age of 18).

EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR LOW-INCOME SINGLE PARENTS Project Self-Sufficiency assists lowincome, single parents in their efforts to achieve economic independence and become free from government assistance while building and maintaining strong, healthy families.

On Thursday, March 12, Project Self-Sufficiency will hold their 14th annual Bring the Power Luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Loveland from 11:30am until 1pm. Event attendees

will hear program success stories and learn how they can be a partner in delivering programs and services in their community—or receive assistance themselves. It’s free to attend, however, attendees are asked to consider making a donation. To learn more or register by the March 5 deadline, visit www. bringthepower.org/events.

SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING A partnership of the Health District and SummitStone Health Partners, Connections offers options and support to individuals and families looking for help with mental health or substance use concerns. On Wednesday, March 11 from noon to 1pm, Connections will offer a QPR training, which stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. This free hour-long suicide prevention training covers warning signs and how to question people about suicide, persuade them to accept professional help, and refer them to community resources.

Registration is required. Please contact Ana Pasini at apasini@healthdistrict. org or 970-530-2842. To learn more, visit www.healthdistrict.org/classestrainings-and-talks.

GREELEY OFFERS FOOD TAX REBATES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS Low-income households in Greeley that meet the requirements based on family size and income level can receive up to $65 per household member in food tax rebates. Applicants must have been Greeley residents for a minimum of ten months in 2019 and reside in Greeley at the time of application. Proof of residency is required—such as copies of home utility bills—and must show dates and the name and address of the person applying for said rebate. Qualified family members are legal dependents claimed on federal form 1040A and a Social Security number for each family member listed on the application is also required.

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2020.

The application and instructions are available online in English and Spanish at www.greeleygov.com/finance, in person (along with bilingual assistance) from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, at Greeley City Hall, 1000 10th Street, or by calling 970-350-9748.

FREE ADMISSION TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD Connect to Curiosity is a program in which the Poudre River Public Library District has partnered with various museums, galleries and attractions to offer free admission. Curiosity Passes are available to those with a District resident library card and an email address. One pass per library card may be reserved for admitting multiple people on a particular day. Passes may be reserved up to 60 days in advance at www.poudrelibraries.org/things/ curiosity for Butterfly Pavilion, Cheyenne Depot Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, Colorado Railroad Museum, Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Dinosaur Ridge, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Gardens on Spring Creek, Global Village Museum, Museum of Art—Fort Collins, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and

Wings Over the Rockies Museum.

GREELEY ARTS PICNIC CALL FOR ARTISTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS Calling all artists and crafters—whether student, amateur or professional—to sell your goods at the 42nd annual event scheduled for July 25 and 26 in downtown Greeley’s Lincoln Park. The “Park Your Art” committee is accepting arts/ crafts booth applications for the 2020 juried show. To learn more and apply online (or download an application), visit www.greeleygov.com/activities/ arts-picnic) or call 970-350-9406.

APPLY NOW FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR TOURNAMENT IN APRIL The Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (LCEWD) is accepting applications for the April 2020 Young Entrepreneur Tournament (YET) session. This four-week program with veteran business leaders helps youth ages 18 and under develop their ideas into winning business plans, including idea generation to business launch strategies and will culminate in a business pitch competition where winners will take home cash prizes! An information and idea session will take place on Wednesday, March 25 from 6pm to 8pm at 200 W. Oak Street in Fort Collins that will include what to expect, and how to prepare, and family and friends can best support these young entrepre-

neurs. The tournament will take place on Saturdays from April 4 through April 25 from 10am to 3pm on the 5th floor of 200 West Oak Street in Fort Collins, and lunch/snacks will be provided each day. To learn more, see past tournament videos and apply by the March 23 deadline, visit www.larimer.org/ewd/yet.

YOUTH ART MONTH Help celebrate Youth Art Month in your community celebrate by visiting exhibitions of the works of kindergarteners through 12th graders in the following locations. Carnegie Center for Creativity at 200 Mathews in Fort Collins is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, from noon until 6pm and the exhibit runs March 11 through 28.

Lincoln Park Library at 1012 11th Street in Greeley will host the District 6 Art Show all month long with an opening reception on March 6 from 5pm to 7pm.

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healthy living

Spring back into shape 4 tips to help you stay on track

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s much as we all try to stick to our workout routines, the cold weather and shorter days during the winter often lead to less working out and a string of holidays means more snacking for many. Yet, again, here we are in March and it’s time to spring back into action, but where and how to start? Craig Murguia is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Orthopedic Exercise Specialist who specializes in adaptive, orthopedic personal training in a private, one-on-one setting owns Southpaw Fitness (http:// southpawfit.com/) says following these four concepts is the best place to start.

SET REALISTIC GOALS Even if you were hard into a workout routine before winter hibernation kicked in, you’re going to need to start slow as you get back into it. Start by committing to working out two to three times per week. If you want to work out more often, add a few days once you’ve established a routine. Also, be realistic about the results you expect to see, if you’re looking to drop fat and gain muscle, take time to understand how long that process will take. Murguia says looking at goals that are far away can feel daunting to some, to combat this he recommends spending more time focused on the smaller, short-term goals. “If losing weight is your goal, set weekly weight loss goals to celebrate.

It’s safe and healthy to lose one to two pounds per week.” If you have specialized, adaptive needs, listen to the experts around you who will give you a sense of how your progress might look.

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since you’ve been active, or you have specialized mobility or adaptive needs, you may not be limited in WHAT you can achieve, but HOW you go about achieving it.

Murguia supports functional fitness and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts for most people, HIIT workouts are challenging, but effective for both strength building and fat loss.

Functional fitness is another type of interval training—bursts of intense activity alternated with intervals of lighter activity. He says, “These type of workouts work for most of my clients because they’re engaging—they feel like time passes more quickly. Plus, people tend to have more fun, which also makes time pass faster.”

FUEL PROPERLY Nutrition is an integral part of any exercise, and poor nutrition can easily

undo all the hard work in the gym. It’s important to make sure you’re eating enough and drinking enough water to safely fuel your workout. Just like fueling beforehand is important, eating for muscle recovery should also be a priority. Try to eat something with protein within an hour of your workout.

This is the period during which your muscles can utilize the protein most effectively to repair and rebuild.

DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP Getting back into a workout routine isn’t easy. Even if you start slow and have a workout buddy, there may be days when you give in to the call of the couch. The worst thing you can do on these days is beat yourself up and decide that it just isn’t worth it. Give yourself a little wiggle room and cut yourself some slack, especially early on. Don’t let missing a single day take the steam out of your engine!

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ith sports, the most valuable points don’t end up on the scoreboard. They’re counted in the many ways your kids show good character—sportsmanship, teamwork and friendship—on and off the field. Sports are loaded with chances to practice these valuable life lessons.

THE SOFT SIDE OF SPORTSMANSHIP Giving a high five to the winning team, shaking an opponent’s hand, saying congratulations to the other team’s coach. Being a good sport can go against the American grain that winning is most important above all else. But we know that when it comes to life, that’s simply not true. Showing humility and acting with dignity are more valuable—and prove the bigger person. Let’s face it. We all prefer being around kind, compassionate people that are willing to be flexible rather than those who boast, never admit they are wrong, and always push to win.

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The reward for good sportsmanship is often being well liked and respected, which goes a long way toward lifelong happiness. Kids who learn sportsmanship learn how to get along with others in all areas of their lives. They know how to compromise and take turns leading. They know how to shrug off a loss and vow to try hard again next time.

When your child walks off the field and has played his hardest and shown respect, he’s a winner whether his team won the game or not. If your child is upset for missing a goal or getting a bad call from a ref, tell him you understand how frustrating it can be to not have things turn out as hoped. Tell him you are proud of him, despite the loss, and you noticed how he was trying his hardest. Resist the urge to review a play and tell him what he should have done differently. Likely, he already knows but as we all know, we can’t always make our bodies do what we want them to do.

LET IT HEAL

Whether your child sprained her ankle kicking a soccer ball or tore a tendon sliding into second, do the wise thing and let it heal before allowing her back in the game. The coach might be chomping at the bit to get a good player back on the field, or your child might say he’s just fine and beg you to let him play, however, pushing the body when it’s injured might mean more—and worse—damage. Playing while in pain can lead to a chronic injury that can haunt your child’s sports career for months or even years.

If it’s a mild injury, ice and rest for a few days might be enough. If it’s more serious, like a torn ACL, your child might be on the sidelines longer and likely need rehab exercises and a staged return to playing.

Either way, put your foot down and insist he or she wait until the pain and swelling are completely gone before getting back in the game.

You might not believe this, but most kids just want to have fun. Many kids would rather play on a losing team than sit on the bench of a winning one. Kids feel stress when they are playing a sport to please their parents or their coach.

Make sure your child is playing the sport for the right reason—for the thrill of the game, for companionship, and for exercise. Remind her that winning isn’t the goal and that you won’t judge her on her performance. After all, very few players earn a scholarship to play in college.

According to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) only two percent of high schoolers have that honor

in the U.S. each year. Better to cheer them on and set them up for a lifetime of enjoying recreational sports.

make a difference. They also learn that not everyone is like them, which fosters tolerance and respect for others.

BEING ONE OF THE GANG Being a part of a team and celebrating each other’s stand-out moments is an excellent backdrop to life. Kids who master this skill have it easier as they move through life at school, on the playground and when they get older and take a job. Being a good team player is at the top of every employer’s wish list. If you know how to be a part of a team, you are not afraid to cheer on a coworker’s success or share ideas.

So how can parents help instill the characteristics of a good team player including responsibility, respect, compassion, tolerance, courtesy and fairness on and off the field? It may seem unrelated, but consider getting your kids involved in volunteering in addition to playing sports. The lessons learned there will transfer to the playing field.

“There’s so much learning to be had from tangible life experiences.

Volunteering presents many teachable moments about the bigger world,” says Andrea Holt, Marriage and Family Therapist with UCHealth’s Family Medicine Center in Fort Collins.

Developmentally, young kids are naturally a bit egocentric. Through hands-on volunteering, kids learn that their life really matters, that they can

FEATHERED FRIENDS Sports are a great way for kids to make friends. From the get go, they all have the same goal—to play the game, work hard and improve—making it easy to bond. When kids feel accepted in a group, they have better self-esteem. Encourage your kids to pitch in by helping pick up cones and balls after practice. Model complimenting their team mates on the ride home and encouraging your kids to cheer each other on. Individual sports— like gymnastics, tennis, golf, archery and track and field—can make it even easier to take out the element of competition and boost the habit of encouraging each other.

After all, when each person does well individually, the team does well overall.

Inspire your child to try a sport for all the right reasons—having fun, building character and getting exercise.

You have lots of options in northern Colorado, from city recreational teams and sports associations, to sports programs offered at school. If you keep those three reasons in mind, your kids might avoid the statistic by the National Alliance for Youth Sports that says 70 percent of kids drop out of sports by the age of 13. The longer kids play, the longer they have the chance to gain the positive life lessons that sports bring.

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Making sense of separation anxiety Katie Harris

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early all parents can relate—the pleading eyes, little hands clinging to your pant leg, maybe even a wail as they’re gently pulled from your side while you make your escape. Leaving a child who’s suffering from separation anxiety is one of the toughest battles we moms and dads face, and one that often leaves us baffled as to how best to handle the situation without making it worse.

According to Brian Mesinger, pediatric psychologist at The Youth Clinic for the past 25 years, there are two distinct types of separation anxiety: developmental and clinical.

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developmental stage,” explains Mesinger. “We usually see it around age 12 to 14 months as stranger anxiety, with kids getting extra clingy to mom, then again around age 2 when they’re trying to do things by

themselves for the first time. These are both very normal.”

Less common is what’s known as clinical separation anxiety. Typically seen in older kids, this condition often goes hand-in-hand with a shy

temperament and anxious attachment to a primary caregiver. Clinical separation anxiety can result in difficulty coping with regular activities, such as school and sports.

“Clinical separation anxiety becomes a big problem when it’s not caught and dealt with early,” says Mesinger. “If it goes on long enough it can lead to other negative behaviors, such as power struggles, which can be nearly impossible to correct.”

The best way to avoid battles down the road, according to Mesinger, is to start preparing early.

“Pay attention to the temperament you’re dealing with when kids are still little,” he advises. “If a child is shy and very attached to mom, start practicing for separations before they happen.”

Mesinger suggests leaving small children with grandparents more often, allowing them to wander into another room at home without immediately following, and letting them lead the way down the grocery store aisle, to help teach independence at an early age.

Equally important to preparing for separations early on, is handling them appropriately when they do crop up.

“The way parents deal with early separation anxiety can set the stage for how kids handle it down the road,” says Mesinger. “We need to reinforce independence by telling kids what a great job they did when they do attempt things on their own, and then leaving it at that. What we don’t want to do is reinforce the fear by constantly talking about it.”

Mesinger says it’s okay to do a trial run before taking a child to daycare or school for the first time, but once or twice is enough. After that, plan a goodbye ritual ahead of time, such as a high five, fist bump or hug, and follow it with a quick goodbye, then walk away.

“The longer you stay and drag out your goodbyes, the harder you’ll make it on your child in the long run,” he explains. “Over talking, baby talking,

and showing concern on your own face can also have a negative impact on your child’s ability to cope.”

Mesinger suggests packing a transition object, such as a teddy bear or picture of mom and dad in the child’s backpack, and letting teachers and staff members know ahead of time if your child might have difficulty saying goodbye, so that they can make themselves available at drop-off time to help with the transition.

“Check in with the teacher or daycare staff later to see how things went,” he says. “If your child was fine, or at least functional, once you left, then it’s okay. Remember that parents always see the worst of it.”

While in most cases it’s best to push through and trust that things will get easier, rather than bail an anxious child out of a difficult situation, there are times when it’s necessary to seek outside support.

“If you’re dealing with school refusal you need to see someone pretty quickly,” says Mesinger. “I get kids sometimes who

have already been out of school for six weeks, and it becomes extremely difficult to get them back at that point.”

He says that when separation anxiety encroaches on other aspects of a child’s health, causing headaches, stomach aches or nightmares, it’s also time to turn to a professional.

In general though, the best route is to be consistent and steadfast in your commitment to your drop off routine.

“The hardest thing is seeing your child upset; at times to the point of what looks like a panic attack,” says Mesinger. “But when you get to that point, soothing them with your voice won’t work. You’ve really got to say your goodbyes and leave.”

Once your child has made it through his time without you, feel free to slather on the praise, just don’t dwell on it too long.

“The most important thing you can do,” adds Mesinger, “is be understanding, validate their feelings, acknowledge what a great job they did, and move on.”

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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CAMP BUILDS SOCIAL SKILLS Swann says, “Building social skills is one of the biggest benefits of camps from a parent perspective. It’s important for kids continue to interact with new people, outside of home and school, to learn how communicate, cooperate, and adapt to changing social situations.

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empowerment; even if you think your 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.

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Which camp is right for my child?

Check on fit and safety before sending your kid off to camp JANET WERST

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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.

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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!

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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 SchoolAge 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 Flourish Music Academy Fort Collins Club Game On! Sports 4 Girls Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Little Bears Child Care Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Youth Gardeners Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs The Mother Earth Academy Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater Rivendell School Science Matters Northern Colorado Spring Creek School Sunshine House Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Timberline Gymnastics Up In Lights Productions Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League ATHLETICS (AT) Adventure Gymnastics Air Force Sports Camps Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics All Star NFL Flag

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i9 Sports Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy Inspiration Riding Academy International Black Belt Academy Island Grove Splash Park Jumpin’ Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Karate West, Inc. Kent Mountain Adventure Center Kids Night Out Loveland Krav Maga Loveland Lake Loveland Swim Beach Larimer Knights Rugby Clubs Launch Creative Center & Skate Park Lewis Tennis School Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Lighthouse Dance Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Loveland Swim Club McTeggart Irish Dancers Mighty Kicks Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs Moore Martial Arts Mountain Kids Mulberry Pool My Heroes New World Sports No Barriers USA NoCo Ice Center NoCo Vipers (Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse) NORCO Volleyball Club Northern Colorado Orcas Northern Colorado Rush Baseball Northern Colorado Rush Soccer Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Northern Colorado Youth Hockey Northside Aztlan Community Center OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Raintree Athletic Club Ripple Effect Martial Arts Rocky Mountain Archery Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club RollerLand Skate Center Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Safe Routes to School Snow Valley Basketball Camp Southridge Junior Golf Academy Starflower Dance Company The Summit Sunrise Splash Park Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling Tennis Association of Greeley Timberline Gymnastics Tomora Training Center Tran’s Martial Arts UNC Baseball Camps UNC Bear PAW Camp UNC Football Camps UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp

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

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

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

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2020 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.aakelementary.org Age group: Grades K-5 Public Mosaica charter school with a fine arts focus.

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

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

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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, recreational and specialneeds 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

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AC Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 532-2757 http://berthoud.colibraries.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AC Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Age group: Grades K-5 Fee. Category: AC, BS, CO

Blooming Girls FC, 207-4094 www.bloominggirlsco.com Age group: 5-12 years Classes and workshops for girls to build confidence and self-esteem.

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

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

Fee. Category: AS, CO Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County 24750 3rd St., Galeton, 302-7151 2400 1st Ave., GR, 353-1278 2400 W. 4th St., GR, 353-1278 500 24th Ave., GR, 302-2026 111 E 26th St., GR, 702-3900 411 S. McKinley Ave., Fort Lupton 702-4660 320 Centennial Dr., Milliken 590-8478 www.bgcweld.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee. Category: AS, CO

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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

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

Fee. Category: AC, CO

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

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

Fee. Category: AC, CO

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.

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AT

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: CO, DC

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

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

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

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, bowling leagues, 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 City of Fort Collins Summer Camps: Camp FunQuest 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6309 www.fcgov.com/recreation/day-camps Age group: 5-15 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 you’re a golfer or not.

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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.

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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 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

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

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

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

Category: AC, AT, AS Community Preschool 1003 W. 6th St., LV, 669-4323 www.communitypreschool.org Age group: 2 1/2-5 years Co-op preschool, August-May. Fee. Category: AC

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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 The Cooking Studio 123 N. College Ave. #130, FC 251-0941 www.the-cooking-studio.com Age Group: 6 years-Adults Classes and camps for kids of all ages.

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps CSU Campus, FC, 491-0924 www.ramcamps.colostate.edu Age group: Grades 6-12 Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 213-1830 www.ramcamps.colostate.edu Age group: Grades 3-8 Beginner to advanced youth players.

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AR

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

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

Fee. Category: AR, RC

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

Fee. Category: AT 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 Age group: 6 months-Adults Open swimming and ice skating, lessons, teams, Fee. Category: AT Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP, 586-6548 www.estesparkmountainshop.com Age category: All 4,500 square feet of indoor climbing for beginners through experts.

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AC

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

Fee. Category: AR

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

Free. Category: AR, DC

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

Fee. Category: AT

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

Fee. Category: AT, CO

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

Fee. Category: AC Flourish Music Academy 1640 25th Ave., Ste. A, GR, 573-5856 www.flourishmusicacademy.com Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round lessons in piano, voice, strings, guitar/bass and summer camps.

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

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

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AS, AT, DC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 498-5772 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 Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 2+ years Experience nature. Fun events, programs and camps all with horticulture themes.

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.

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

Fee. Category: CO, RC 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

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 Archers GR, www.greeleyarchers.com Age group: All Encouraging and enjoying the sport of archery.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley-Evans Youth League— Baseball & Softball GR, 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 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 Greeley Rodarte Community Center Spring and Summer Camps 920 A St., GR, 350-9430 RodarteCC.com Age group: 6-17 STEM, arts, crafts, recreational programs, field trips.

Fee. Category: DC

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free. Category: CO Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado 1112 Oakridge Dr., Ste 104, FC 366-9304, www.havoclax.org Age group: Grades 1-8 Year-round seasons and clinics Fee. Category: AT, CO

Healthy Kids Club—UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 495-7511 www.uchealth.org/services/ community-health/healthy-kids Age group: Grades Pre-K-8, Families Health and safety education, afterschool programs and special events.

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

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AC, DC, RC Impact Dance Company www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years Age-appropriate activities 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.internationalblackbelt academy.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Martial art and karate classes for kids and families.

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AT, RC

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

Fee. Category: AT

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

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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

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

Krav Maga Loveland 567 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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The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 215-3068 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 12 months-Kindergarten Playgroups, preschool, preKindergarten and Kindergarten in a non-day care setting.

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

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

Category: AC, AS, AT

Lifetree Day Camps 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 221-6730, www.lctix.com Age group: All Live family-friendly performances to introduce children to arts and culture.

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

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

Camp led by Rocky Mountain Football program.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Loveland Academy of Music 1355 N. Cleveland Ave., LV, 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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AC

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AT

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

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

Fee. Category: AR

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

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

Fee. Category: AR

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

Fee. Category: AT

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AS, CO

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, AS, BS

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

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

Fee. Category: AC

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

Fee/Free. Category: AT, RC

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

Fee. Category: AT

NoCo Ice Center 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years-Adults Hockey and skating for youth & adult.

Serving FC, GR, LV, WS. Fee. Category: AT

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

Fee. Category: AT, RC

NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater 1296 Main St. Unit D, WS 407-970-7504 www.nocotheatrix.com Age group: 5-13 years Musical theater programs year round.

Singing, dancing, acting. Camps, after school, workshops, more.

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AT

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

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AC 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 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, 821-9410 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 4-11 years Youth dance, yoga, weight lifting, basketball, swimming.

Fee. Category: AT

The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV, 667-3190 www.thereadingclinicinc.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 4870 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown 829-1837 www.rippleeffectmartialarts.com Age group: 3 years-Adults High-energy summer and year-round martial arts program.

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AT,CO

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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 Kids and parents walking and biking to school for good grades and good health.

Fee. Category: AT Science Matters Northern Colorado 303-805-9287 www.sciencematters.tv Age group: 5 years-Adults After school STEM programs and summer camps.

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

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

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

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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.

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Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., FC, 493-2628 2109 Maple Dr., LV, 667-7240 www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool.

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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.

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

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

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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 Center 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C Ste. 100, FC, 495-1150 www.speech-language-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.

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

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

Fee. Category: AS, DC Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 667-3510, www.sweetheartlanes.net Age group: All Leagues, parties and open bowling.

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

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

Fee. Category: AC 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.

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

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

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Football Camps UNC Butler Hancock Fields, GR, 351-1875 http://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, http://uncbears. com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: Grades 9-12 Freshman, JV and varsity teams.

Seven game guarantee.

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

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

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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

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

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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

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

Fee. AR, AS, DC

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fee. Category: AT

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.youthenrichmentleague.com/ franchise/yel-northern-colorado Age Group: Grades K-12 Youth enrichment classes and summer camps. Fencing, Legos (STEM), chess, sports, more.

Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC

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

Fee. Category: AT Windsor Wrestling Club 31725 Great Western Dr., WS 539-3069 www.windsoryouthwrestling.com Age group: 6-15 years Fee. Category: AT, CO Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 4th St. SE, LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AT YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 586-3341, www.ymcarockies.org Age group: All Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

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greeley district 6 news Foundation honors outstanding District 6 staff

The Success Foundation supporting Greeley and Evans Schools honored outstanding District 6 staff at its annual Success in 6 Awards Ceremony at Zoe’s Event Center in downtown Greeley.

The Success Foundation hosts this annual event to honor District 6 staff.

Nominations are submitted by District 6 employees and reviewed by a selection committee.

This year’s honored employees are:

Educator of the Year • Elementary: Teresa Santos, Kindergarten, Winograd K-8 • Secondary: Jennifer Hicks, CLD Teacher/ Instructional Lead, Northridge High School Heart & Soul Award (nonteaching staff) • Dolores (Dolly) Steffen, Paraprofessional, Greeley Central High School • Nicole Cornell, School Psychologist, Monfort Elementary Leader Among Leaders • Elementary: Kelly Atkinson, Dean, Meeker Elementary School • Secondary: Dawn Hillman, Principal, Heath Middle School Rookie of the Year • Cris Fierro, 8th Grade Science/Social Studies, McAuliffe STEM Academy Success Foundation Choice Award

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• Bill Alexander, Advanced Manufacturing Teacher, Greeley Central

Thank you to the Success Foundation for always supporting our schools and our staff !

DISTRICT 6 LAUNCHES WEBSITE FOR BOND PROJECTS Greeley-Evans School District 6 has launched a new website to provide information about the projects funded through the 2019 bond issue.

The site can be reached through

the District 6 website at www. greeleyschools.org/bond.

This dedicated website will track all the projects funded through the voter-approved bond issue. It provides information on renovations and building projects at each school site. It also includes general information about the bond issue, including financial transparency, frequently asked questions, bids and contractors selected for projects, news and updates, and will eventually include reports from the Bond Oversight Committee.

“We encourage everyone in Greeley and Evans to watch the progress District 6 is making in the projects we promised to complete in the 2019 bond election,” says Superintendent Dr. Deirdre Pilch.

“We are very grateful to our voters for granting us this revenue to do some very important building projects in District 6, and we want them to see their dollars at work and making a positive impact on our students.”

This website will be updated regularly as projects progress. Questions about this website or the bond projects can be directed to District 6 Chief of Communications Theresa Myers at tmyers@greeleyschools.org or at (970) 348-6000.

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poudre school district news Students dip toes into computer science

The robots blinked, buzzed and twirled as they zipped around the hardwood floor of the Timnath Elementary School gym. Groups of excited first and fourth graders stood nearby, huddled over glowing iPads as they coded the spherical robots’ next move.

This lively morning activity might have seemed like it was all fun and games, but these students were practicing deep problem solving, coding skills and teamwork as they coded their Dash robots to complete various tasks. To complete their assignment, students had to get their robots to travel around the gym, light up and change colors, record the sound of their voice, and more.

For the past few months, these firstand fourth-grade classes have been working together on these types of projects. For the younger students, it’s a chance to stretch their computer science abilities. For the fourth graders, it’s a chance to test their knowledge and leadership skills as they coach their younger peers.

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be more willing to get involved with computer science opportunities like coding in the future.”

ADAPTED P.E. HELPS STUDENTS SHINE Bethke fifth grader Dominic loves soccer.

He loves everything about it—the way it feels to sprint toward the goal, the thrill of playing a team sport with his friends, and, most especially getting to jump up and down after he kicks the ball past the goalie.

“I like soccer because of my

teammates,” he says.

Every day, Dominic and other students with special needs at Bethke spend about half an hour in an adapted P.E. class just for them before lunch.

This small class is in addition to the students’ regularly scheduled gym class, but gives them a tailor-made experience where they can find the confidence they need to step outside of their comfort zone, teacher Terri Keyworth says.

“There are the little successes … the excitement on their face when they score

a goal, for example,” Keyworth says. “But there are also big successes, like how much more confidence I see in them during their regular classes.”

During the adapted P.E. time, activities are modified to meet student’s needs, and the smaller class size means kids have more chances to catch a ball, score a goal or shoot a basket.

The modifications are tailored for each student. For example, some students might practice basketball by throwing a ball into a bucket, rather than a hoop; some might use a pool noodle when playing tag, and others might need some extra support when practicing their skills on a balance beam.

Keyworth says she’s seen students who used to be too nervous to participate in their regularly scheduled P.E. classes find the confidence to start running around with the rest of their peers after spending some time in adapted P.E. “It gives them more opportunities to be successful,” she says.

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thompson school district news Leader In Me program receives gift together for Multicultural Education.

There are 10 TSD candidates who are finishing the degree.

MLK CELEBRATION Thompson School District, City of Loveland, and Thompson Education Foundation sponsored a beautiful holiday celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The special event was entitled “A Renewed dedication to Humanity”. The MLK event featured performances by Cleo Parker Robins Dance Company along with local student art and essay winners.

2020 MLK ART WINNERS

Kindergarten • 1st Place—Calvin Schuett, Garfield ES • 2nd Place—Jacob Huicochea Lopez, Garfield ES • 3rd Place—Breana Wenger, Garfield ES 5th Grade • 1st Place—Ben White, Centennial ES • 2nd Place—Ava Neggenberg, Centennial ES • 3rd Place—Chloe Cummings, Centennial ES Middle School • 1st Place—Kendall Haslund-Nielsen, 7th Grade Bill Reed MS • 2nd Place—Ava Neggenberg, 7th Grade Bill Reed MS High School • Dominique Lopez – Mountain View HS

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2020 MLK ESSAY WINNERS

Kindergarten • 1st Place—Calvin Schuett, Centennial Elementary ES • 2nd Place—Brooklyn Ladd, Centennial Elementary ES • 3rd Place—Olivia LaHaie, Centennial Elementary ES 5th Grade • 1st Place—Alivia Daley, Coyote Ridge ES • 2nd Place—Ava Schuh, Ponderosa ES • 3rd Place—Kate Ward, Ponderosa ES Middle School • 1st Place—Kelsey Stevenson, Conrad Ball MS • 2nd Place—Matias Lopez, Conrad Ball MS • 3rd Place—Kelsey Stevenson, Conrad Ball MS High School • 1st Place—Magdelena McKee, Mountain View HS • 2nd Place—Lila Ehrlich, Mountain View HS

CONGRATULATIONS! To Cottonwood Plains Elementary Dual Language Immersion Grade 3 teacher Yesenia Perez who will be recognized by Colorado University’s School of Education.

Yesenia is in the TSD Cohort Program in the Masters of Arts in Education Equity and Cultural Diversity (EECD) with a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) endorsement at Colorado University in Boulder.

The Thompson Cohort Program started in the Fall of 2017 and the candidates will be graduating this spring, on May 7th. The University of Colorado Boulder Bueno Center put this cohort together for Multicultural Education.

THE COLORADO CONGRESS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS At the annual spring conference, the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers (CCFLT) recognized several of Colorado’s outstanding world language students, teachers, and professors, as well as school administrators, academic departments, and other state leaders who have enriched the communities in which they live, learn, and teach.

Congratulations to TSD’s Karen Hanford, Principal at Truscott Elementary School, and Eric Harting, Principal at Cottonwood Plains Elementary, who won the “Friends of World Language Award.” Both elementary campuses serve as Dual Language Immersion schools within the district.

SPELLING BEE Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2020 Annual District Spelling Bee. There were more than 50 volunteer graders with 110 elementary and 47 middle school students who participated.

Congratulations to the six top

middle school students who qualified for state and the four alternates. The state spelling bee will be held March 14th in Denver. Congratulations to the following students:

Elementary • 1st Simone Rings—Loveland Classical School • 2nd Valentina Bartels—Big Thompson Elementary School • 3rd Kate Ward—Ponderosa Elementary School Middle School • 1st Tate Carboneau—Bill Reed Middle School • 2nd Ty Bakker—Bill Reed Middle School • 3rd Kailey Sellers—Walt Clark Middle School

OTTERCARES DONATES TO NEW INNOVATION LAB Thank you to OtterCares Foundation who donated $10,000 to Cottonwood Plains Elementary School for their new innovation lab. CPES is transforming their computer lab and library into an innovative learning environment for students by implementing a multimedia studio, collaboration den, makerspace and robotics/coding room in the space. They will use the funding to purchase new and innovative materials and technology that will assist in preparing students for Thompson’s Strive 2025 Strategic Plan.

MVHS RAISES MONEY FOR COMMUNITY For the past six years, the local Salvation Army has held a friendly competition between local high schools to see who can get the most students to volunteer to ring the Red Kettle bell for donations during the holiday season.

Not only did Mountain View High School win this year, but they have kept the winning title since the challenge started six years ago. This year, the students at MVHS volunteered 67 total hours.

ALL the money raised is kept in the Loveland/Berthoud community.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN TONI THEISEN! As part of the 2020 JNCL-NCLIS Language Advocacy Day in Washington DC, the National David Edwards Power of Advocacy Award was presented to Toni for her tireless dedication to the field of World Language. Her work has made a difference in classrooms on a national scale.

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MARCH 2020 ONGOING MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS Read and Seed Preschool readiness activities including story and related craft. Ages 2–5 with adult. Registration required. Free/ members. $11/adult; $8/child ages 2+.

Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave. FC. 10:15am & 11:15am. 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens.

FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS Greeley’s Winter Farmers Market Enjoy hardy root crops, winter squash, greenhouse-grown produce, locally raised meat, fresh bread, coffee, honey, savory spices, and more plus special performances and activities.. Zoe’s Café, 715 10th St., GR. 9am–Noon. www.greeleygov.com/ activities/fm/home.

SECOND & FOURTH SATURDAYS THROUGH APRIL 11 Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market Indoor opportunity for fresh veggies.

Opera Galleria, 145 N. College Ave., FC. 9am–1pm. www.focomarket.org.

SATURDAYS Family Fun Saturdays Learn the ukulele, explore STEAM projects, get your groove on at the open mic and more. All ages. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 2–4pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

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MOST SATURDAYS Kids’ Nite Out Dancing, inflatables, games, prizes, contests, swimming. Ages 7–14. $12; +$7/ dinner voucher. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV. 7–10:30pm. 308-0439 www.cityofloveland.org.

THIRD SUNDAYS THROUGH MAY 17 Sensory Friendly Family Swim For families with sensory needs…small crowd, accepting environment, and noise lessened by turning off water features except for lazy river. All ages. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St., LV 6–7:15pm. www.cityofloveland.org.

MARCH 1 THROUGH 14 Dine Out With Heart Presented by Loveland Philo to reduce hunger in Northern Colorado. Visit participating restaurants, breweries, wineries, bakeries and coffee shop, then make a donation. Loveland. www.dineoutwithheart.org.

Great Plates of Downtown FC 43 restaurants offering $25 dinner specials with 100% of donation proceeds to benefit the Food Bank for Larimer County. Old Town, FC. 5pm–close. www.GreatPlatesofDowntown.com.

MARCH 6 THROUGH MAY 9 Brewing History: Fort Collins’ Global Connections Learn the city’s history of beer including a long prohibition period, bootleggers and underground tunnels, home brewing, and more. All ages. Free admission opening night, 6–9pm. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave. FC. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

MARCH 7 & 22 CBD Coffee & Chat What is CBD? How much do I take?

What’s the best method? What products are best for my needs? All ages (play area for kids). Canna World Market Loveland, 270 E 29th St. LV. 11am. 617-2996 www.cbdloveland.com.

MARCH 13 & 14 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Musical retelling of the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. $6–15.

Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre 417 W. Magnolia, FC. Times vary.

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MARCH 17 THROUGH 20 FCMoD Geek Week Different themes and activities each day.

Costumes encouraged for each day’s theme. Included with admission. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am–3pm and 2:15–3pm.

221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

MARCH 18 & 19 Shen Yun Diverse ethnic and folk traditions are beautifully evoked through dance alongside legends and stories of ancient China. $80–180. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm.

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THROUGH MARCH 22 The Ice Rink at The Promenade Shops at Centerra Beautiful outdoor, ice skating rink open 7 days a week with all-inclusive, allday pricing. All ages. Main Plaza of The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., LV. 667-5283 www.theicerinkattheshops.com.

MARCH 28 & 29 Poudre School District Science & Engineering Fair Fourth and fifth grade students will display the top projects. On Saturday, community judges will interview students and determine awards for various categories. Free for public viewing. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10–1pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

THROUGH MARCH 29 Jekyll & Hyde Broadway’s Gothic musical thriller based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary.

744-3747, www.coloradocandlelight.com.

THROUGH APRIL 11 Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art Traveling exhibition offers an insightful look at modernism in interwar Europe.

Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., FC. 10am–6pm. 491-1989 www.artmuseum.colostate.edu.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Fort Collins Symphony: Musical Zoo Enjoy musical entertainment including an instrument petting zoo, performances by middle/high school students and a grand finale performance by the FCSO. All ages. $5. Timberline Church, 2908 Timberline Rd., FC. 2–4:30pm. www.fcsymphony.org/musical-zoo.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Seuss Celebration Celebrate Dr. Seuss with stories, special crafts and activities. All ages. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR.10– 11am. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Ozobots Explore coding basics with the tiny but smart Ozobot. Grades 3–5. Registration required. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 2pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Underground Mazes, Oh My! Create your own marble run using materials like paper plates, paper tubes and straws. Ages 6–8. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 3:30–4:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3889543.

Seuss-A-Cadabra Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday in this show featuring Master Magician Mark Strivings. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 6:30–7:30pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 FCMoD Mommy Mornings Connect with other moms when the museum is quieter… before it opens!

Enter at The Museum Café entrance. No admission fee. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 9:30am– 10:30am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Loveland Summer Employment Night The Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development’s CareerRise Team is connecting teens to business information, opportunities, job search best practices and pizza. Ages 14–18.

LCEWD office, 200 Peridot Ave., LV. 6:30–8pm. 498-6608 www.larimer.org/ewd/summer2020.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 In the Dome: Three Lost Seeds Follow seeds on their journey to sprouting, then make a craft and a meet local children’s book author and illustrator, Stephie Morton. Ages 3–5. $5/child ($4/ members); caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15–11am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Independence! #Adulting: Tax Basics Learn life skills for maximum independence. Teens. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 4–5:30pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Film Screening of Ice on Fire by Leonardo DiCaprio Eye-opening documentary on many neverbefore-seen solutions designed to slow down our escalating environmental crisis.

All ages. Avogadro’s Number, 605 S. Mason St., FC. 6–8pm. 213-9107 www.sustainablelivingassociation.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Beyond the Classroom: Don’t Let It Melt!

UNC professor helps students compare contraptions designed to protect ice cream from heat and explore research methods to objectively determine the best. Grades 3–5. Registration required. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2–3pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Noches en Familia Connect to the Latinx’s cultural roots through stories, music, food, puppets, crafts and traditional games like lotería.

All ages. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. 5pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

The Music of John Denver Jim Curry and the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra present a tribute to the beloved singer-songwriter. $25/$37/$50. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm. 356-5000, www.ucstars.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Be Ready Preschool and Family Fun Fair Community resources, kids activities, free breakfast burritos, book giveaways, city vehicles, trilingual stories and more. Ages 8+ and families. Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams, LV. 9am–Noon. 962-2753 www.bereadylarimercounty.org.

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Museum Takeover: Brainstorm Dive deep into the brain’s lobes, cortices and neurons. Ages 5+. Cost included with admission. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am– 1pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Kids Crafterschool: Clay Creations Learn new skills and create masterpieces.

Supplies provided. Registration required.

Grades 3–5. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 3:30–5:30pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Crafty Tales: Eric Carle Celebrate Eric Carle with his stories, songs and a special craft. Ages 3–6. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30– 11:30am. 686-5603 https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/3889903.

Riverside STEAM CSU Extension teaches magnetism with cool experiments. Grades K–5. Limited to first 15. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 4–5pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band All-star bluegrass group featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians.

All ages. $39 (+$15 VIP upgrade). Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7:30pm.

962-2120, www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

Greeley Young Adult Job Fair Youth Enrichment and Employment Services of Weld County host this hiring event with local businesses. Bring your Social Security number for quick registration. Ages 15–24. Island Grove Park, 501 N. 14th Ave., GR. 5–7:30pm. 400-6715 www.greeleyrec.com/activities/calendar.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Family Yoga at the Library Yoga mats and stories provided.

Registration required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 1pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 We Dream in STEAM: Magnetism Conduct experiments using cool magnets.

Ages 9–12. Windsor-Severance Library 720 3rd St., WS. 3:30–4:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3890062.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Juguemos Lotería/Let’s Play Loteria Learn this traditional game, win prizes and try different snacks. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 5–6pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Parents, Kids and CBD Is CBD right for your family? All ages (play area for kids). Canna World Market Loveland, 270 E 29th St. LV. 10:30am.

617-2996, www.cbdloveland.com.

QPR Training: Suicide Prevention Question, Persuade and Refer training covers warning signs and how to question people about suicide, persuade them to accept professional help, and refer them to community resources. Bring sack lunch.

Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC. Noon–1pm.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Little STEAMers: All About Wind Children observe, test and reflect about which items will blow away or stay in wind, then build their own kite. Ages 3–5 with caregiver. $7/child ($5/members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15–11am and 2:15–3pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

Teen Tech: Do-It-Yourself Crime Scene Investigation Each month, explore new technologies, build robots, experiment with mad science and create your own masterpieces. Teens.

Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 4–5:30pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Fort Collins Summer Employment Night Connecting teens to business information, opportunities, job search best practices and pizza. Ages 14-18. Larimer County Courthouse Offices, 200 W. Oak St., Hearing Room #155, FC. 6:30–8pm. 4986608, www.larimer.org/ewd/summer2020.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Parent/Child Tot Art: Women in Art Frida Kahlo inspired masks. Ages 3–5 with required adult (no younger siblings).

Registration required. $15/child ($12/ member). Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30–11:30am.

962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Family BINGO Night Play BINGO and win prizes with family and friends. All ages. Range View Elementary School, 700 Ponderosa Dr., Severance. 6:30–7:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3948058.

CJRO: A Night at the Village Vanguard Hear big band jazz hits made famous at New York’s The Village Vanguard. $20–29. Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7:30pm. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Fun with Numbers Explore numbers through games, art, and math activities. Ages 2–5. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30– 11am. 686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary. org/event/3894707.

Comic Creators Workshop All skill levels will learn to write, storyboard and draw their own comic book with local writer/artist. Ages 8–13. $30 ($24/member). Limited to 15 – buy tickets online. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 1:30–4:30pm.

221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Spring Paint n’ Tea Picnic Bring your grown-up and sample different teas and Japanese snacks while painting “sakura” (cherry blossoms). Ages 6–12.

Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 2–3pm. 686-5603 https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/3890270.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 LEGO Building: Make It Move Grades K–5 (under 8 years requires adult caregiver). Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Imagine Yourself as an Artist Bring an imaginary friend to life using recycled materials. Ages 5+ with caregiver.

Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. 1pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Family Fort Day Get creative building with your family.

All ages. Registration required. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 2pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Now Showing! The Tale of Despereaux A spring break matinee recommended for kids and their families. Rated G. All ages.

Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 10am. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Youth Art: Fiber Mesh Mash Create fiber, canvas and wire art. Bring a lunch. Ages 6–11. Registration required. $30 ($24/member). Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30am–1:30pm. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Play Together Kids and caregivers interact, read and connect. Caregivers must supervise children at all times. Toys, books and activities provided. All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Youth Art: Canvas Abstracts Create abstract art with acrylics. Bring a lunch. Ages 6–11. Registration required. $30 ($24/member). Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30am–1:30pm. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Imagination-Filled, Screen-Free Game Time Play board games and create a take home craft. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. Noon. 221-6740, www. poudrelibraries.org.

Clearview Homeschooler’s Academy: Out of this World Fairy Tales Make your own planet using milk, soap and food coloring. Then learn the fundamentals of fairy tales and write a tale set on your planet. All ages. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 1–2pm. 686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary. org/event/3890301.

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Glow Fest: Laser Light Production Immerse yourself in a demonstration of the vast capabilities of laser lights used in concert venues and production stages around the world. All ages. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 3:30–4:30pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Sing and Play Together Kids and caregivers interact, read, sing, make music and connect. All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Youth Art: Pet Portraits Create a Secret Life of Your Pet collaged and painted. Bring a lunch. Ages 6–11.

Registration required. $30 ($24/member).

Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30am–1:30pm.

962-2410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Imagine Yourself as a Musician Heather Stenner, who will shares the basics of song writing and reading music.

Ages 2–12 and families. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. 1pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

EVICS Developmental Screening Trained Parent Educators screen and help gauge your child’s physical, social and emotional development. Ages 0–5. EVICS Family Resource Center, 1182 Graves Ave. Unit A, EP. 3:30–6pm. 586-3055 office@evics.org.

Project Lifesaver: CPR and Stroke Awareness Learn and practice hands-only CPR on dummies, and learn the signs of a stroke to recognize it and get help quickly. Ages 12+. Limited to first 30. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV.11am–Noon.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Project Lifesaver: Emergency Vehicles Explore an ambulance, firetruck and police car and meet the important people who keep us safe. All ages. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV.11am–Noon.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Read, Write and Play Together Kids and caregivers interact, read, write and connect. Caregivers must supervise children at all times. Toys, books, writing/ art supplies and activities provided. All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Youth Art: Birds of a Feather Create birds molded in clay. Bring a lunch. Ages 6–11. Registration required. $30 ($24/member). Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30am–1:30pm. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Imagine Yourself as an Illustrator Local artist Julie Rowan-Zoch leads this interactive workshop. Grades K–5.

Registration required. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. 11am.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

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Interactive Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Grades 4–12. Registration required.

Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. 2pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Kids Create: Art Inspired by Books Listen to a favorite children’s book, discuss the illustrations, then create your own masterpiece. All ages. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 4–4:45pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Indoor Fun Triathlon Partake in 20 minutes each of swimming, stationary bike, and running/walking/ crawling the track. NEW 30-minute version for ages 8–11. $16/child ages 8–11; $32/person ages 12+. Registration ends March 14. Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., WS. 674-3529 www.windsorgov.com/calendar.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Little STEAMers: Music Minstrels Learn categories of instruments, sound science, and basic musical counting through song, then build your own instrument. Ages 3–5 with caregiver. $7/ child ($5/members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15–11am and 2:15–3pm.

221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 ENRA Japanese supergroup defies conventions of space, time, gravity and physics through seamless synchronization of digital projection and physical movement. $33. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730, www.lctix.com.

History Brown Bag Series: Women’s Suffrage Discussions in the 1890s Greeley Tribune Presented by Greeley Historic Preservation Commission. Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St., GR. Noon–1pm. 350-9222 www.greeleygov.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Tween Top Chef Compete against your friends using special ingredients to make delicious iced drinks. Ages 9–12. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 3:30–4:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3890348.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Y is for Yoga Build literacy skills and healthy minds and bodies through books, songs, rhymes and yoga. Ages 3–6. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10–10:45am.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3891084.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Sledding in Rocky Mountain National Park All ages. RMNP Day Pass required (America the Beautiful Pass: Free or $25/ day pass/vehicle). Hidden Valley, Rocky Mountain National Park. 10am. 586-3055 www.facebook.com/evicsEP. Kids Crafterschool: Basket Weaving Learn new skills and create masterpieces.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Travel the World in 3D This month’s journey: Titanic: 100 Years in 3D. All ages. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 11:30am–12:30pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Beyond the Classroom: Magnetism Learn how magnetism works with cool experiments. Grades 3–5. Registration required. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2–3pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

CBD 101 How much should you take? What about your pets? What’s the difference between Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum and Isolate? All ages (play area for kids). Canna World Market Loveland, 270 E 29th St. LV. 3:30pm. 617-2996, www.cbdloveland.com.

STEM Club Try your hand at coding, play with Harry Potter coding wands, ozobots, botley robots, 3D printing pens, Go VR headsets, and more. Grades 4–12. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 4pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Fort Collins Parks & Rec Summer Hiring Fair This summer, work in the pools, at the parks, teaching classes, going on trips and at the ballfields. Bring resume and/or job application information such as previous employment history (and a parent/ guardian if under the age of 18). EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave., FC. 9am–Noon. www.fcgov.com/jobs.

3rd Annual Poudre Pour Tastings from 15 local brewers and distillers, paired appetizers, blues music, kids activities, guest speakers. Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St., WS. 2–6pm. www.poudreheritage.org/poudre-pour.

Recreating the Past: The Archaeology of Beer Learn the beginnings of beer in the ancient Near East through its development and stylization throughout Europe. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 2–4pm.

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1940s Prom Gala Benefiting Canyon Concert Ballet Fundraiser celebrates their 40th anniversary and includes three-course gourmet dinner, dancing, drinks, silent auction and more. Ages 21+. $45–$55.

CSU Football Stadium Ballroom, 715 W. Pitkin, FC. 6–10pm. 472-4156 www.ccballet.org/calendar.

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time out The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree Or, oh no! Did I pass that trait on to my kids?

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s we entered the final trimester of our third child, I reflected on my nearly seven years of fatherhood. This self-analysis and introspection revealed that yes, the sins of the father truly are visited upon the children.

Sins may be a bit harsh. It might be safer to go with undesirable traits and qualities. Before I reveal what my children will have to apologize for in their future relationships, I want to put it out there, I have improved significantly since my 20s and 30s.

Prior to my current role of stay-athome-dad, I was an English teacher. I worked close to home and with summers idle, I had ample quality time with my son, Grayson. We lived in Oklahoma during those years, and the summer months are brutal and feature triple digit heat and sticky high humidity. While Sarah worked, Grayson and I hung out in T-shirts and boxer shorts or in his case, a diaper. I didn’t think anything of it. I learned it from my dad, and I know grandpa disliked pants in the house. A couple of years later, we moved to Fort Collins, and I broke the cycle. Grayson did not.

Regardless of season, when Grayson arrives home, the school clothes come off. He races up the stairs to his room and reemerges adorned with boxers and, if we are lucky, a shirt.

When asked about this practice, he responded with, “What? I’m comfortable.

Pants make my legs hot.” More than once, I have had to yell at him to put clothes on before guests arrived. My mother did the same thing to my dad before we had people over.

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face. For years, anybody could read my mood, thoughts and opinions just by the expression on my face. Winnie and Grayson will have to figure it out for themselves, and maybe fast as they both have a mighty scowl.

I can overlook both of those quirks, but there is one trait that compels me to apologize to my parents a thousand times over. My kids are stubborn. The kind of stubborn that digs in, grows roots and begs you to try and move them. It’s powerful, confrontational and totally me.

These brief periods of hard-headedness have taught me patience and given me comfort that they will also feel the compulsion to apologize in the future.

It won’t be a stretch to believe that the new baby also will be a hot legged, pantsless, scowling, stubborn child. At this point, it is expected. But, I also hold out hope baby boy will inherit the one facet of my personality that brings

tears to my eyes when I see it in my children. A trait they have mastered and express with their entire heart. My kids are huggers. Have a bad day, you get a hug. Have a good day, you get a hug. Ice cream for dinner, you get two hugs. On second thought, hugging may be a Sarah thing.

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