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Tap into SUMMER CAMPS

Libraries— more than just books Discover paint pouring

Goodbye, mom guilt! Hit the trails on snowshoes

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Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Oh, that feeling—The promise of summer camps and fun for today

WOMEN'S HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . 8 Goodbye, mom guilt!—Sometimes moms need to restore balance

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . 10 Beyond just books—Check out your local library

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 Discover paint pouring—Trendy technique yields amazing one-of-a-kind art

Special Sections SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

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It’s time to check out camps for summer. Find the best fit for your child by asking the right questions when you do your research. If you have a child with special needs—there are camps for him too.

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COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . 14 Resources galore—Young adult jobs, tax help, rebates, scammer protection, groceries for less

HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . 16

Hit the trails on snowshoes—Discover a winter wonderland while getting a great workout

Features

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

TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 Is coming out of the closet the new staying closeted?—Kids seem to understand that sexuality isn’t always black and white

School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 McAuliffe STEM Academy is open for business

Poudre School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Irish Elementary bilingual volunteer Nancy Hazelrigg inspires students, Traut Elementary namesake, Evelyn Traut, remembered, Coats and Boots program and business partners team up to get winter clothing to students

Thompson School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 TSD honors the 50th anniversary of Title IX by featuring a series of profiles of district graduates who have a unique perspective on Title IX and share their stories on the impact it has had on their lives. Featured this month: Lexi Eberhardt—2019 LHS graduate & 4-year basketball player

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Cultivate kids’ curiosities and skills though games and adventures. Camps are great places for kids to develop new friendships and social skills, try new sports and take classes in things that interest them. They also keep them learning and help them avoid the “summer slide.”

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perspective Oh, that feeling

The promise of summer camps and fun for today

t’s minus one degree outside right now, but no worries because it’s supposed to shoot up to 9 degrees this afternoon, so yeah. When I look at the forecast though it’s going to be above 50 degrees and warming after that! Yay! Spring, it seems, is a ways off here at 5,000 feet but I’m ready for it and then summer. March is our annual Summer Camps issue and for me and many parents, it’s when we first start to really think about summer and summer camps. We jump right past spring, in our minds, and begin to envision what those carefree days of summer will be like. We don’t think about sun exposure or smokey skies or soaring temperatures. Nope. What comes to mind is splashing at a beach somewhere, grilling, playing in the park, the good things, outdoors with hats and mittens tucked firmly away. So this issue is kind of a dream issue where you can page through the listings and read our stories about getting ready for camp and why camp is such a great thing for kids once you find the right fit. And, of course, plenty of camps are advertising their own version of summer so that you can see if they’re a fit for your campers. Another great way to find a great experience for your campers is to join us at the Adventure Fest, which we’re sponsoring and The Shops at Centerra is hosting. On the weekend of March 26-27, you can wander around and speak to camp representatives about what they have to offer. Nothing quite like chatting up someone to really see what they have going on. I’m getting excited just writing this. Spring crocuses can’t be too far off, right? And we saw a pair of house finches at the feeder and a flock of red wing blackbirds at the ponds. But, and it’s a big but, we still have a bit of winter to go and so in addition to preparing for summer camp, we also are bringing you plenty of ideas to wrap up winter and early spring. For indoor activities, check out Ellen Javernick’s story that explores all that libraries have to offer families beyond checking out books. And dive into the world of paint pouring with Theresa Baer’s story. Enjoy a snowy trail as the weather warms on snowshoes—fun for the whole family! It’s a great time of year to look forward to warmer weather but also to stay fully grounded in what’s going on now! To today and tomorrow! Scott

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women's health Goodbye, mom guilt!

Sometimes moms need to restore balance LY NN U. NICHOLS

o you ever feel something niggling at you that is bringing you down? If it has to do with your kids, it’s probably the dreaded mommy guilt. We all feel it. It sneaks up when we let our amazing mom standards slip and take a shortcut, like packing a school lunch with nothing but an apple and a bag of chips, letting your son play hours of video games, or cancelling a Saturday afternoon play date because you’re tired after a hard week of work. But here’s the thing—that’s just life. And there’s no such thing as perfection when it comes to parenting. Mom guilt is defined in a number of ways, but the general theme is a feeling that you are not giving your all or doing enough for your kids. Almost every mom experiences mom guilt. For some women, it’s pervasive. For others, it’s fleeting. At the core, mom guilt is simply a sign that life is out of balance, and that mothers are not getting their own needs met. By trying to constantly manage their kids’ lives so that they have the best possible life, mothers often forget about their own. So when we, as moms, temporarily slip into mediocrity we should take it as a sign that we need a break more than a sign that we are not good mothers. Another sign that we need to readjust and put ourselves first, for once, is feeling annoyed at our kids, overwhelmed by our daily schedules, or unappreciated. When you feel that way take a step back and ask yourself, “What do I need to restore a feeling of balance?” Whatever pops in your mind first is likely the right answer. Then, be firm and let your family know that you will be taking time to do just that. Or, if it’s more of a feeling like your life is not your own and no one is

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recognizing all the sacrifices you make, get honest. Tell your partner that you need more support. Even a simple solution like getting them to agree to cooking a few extra meals a week or doing the dishes more regularly helps a ton. We moms need to feel valued for all of our hard work. And it’s okay to say to your kids, “When you (leave dirty dishes laying around, walk in with muddy shoes, etc.) I feel (ignored, disrespected, unheard). And when you (put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher, take off your shoes) I feel (respected, happy). I know you can do a better job in the future on your own, and you don’t need me to nag you. So thanks.” Then praise the heck out of them when they actually get it right. Here’s another thing. Kids don’t need to be enrolled in five different activities to be happy. Mostly, they need time with you to connect, talk, play and listen. Bring balance to your life by

picking just two, or even one, sport or activity per child at a time. If you end up with free time, fill it with relaxed family activities. Remember, downtime is not bad time. We all need to recharge. If your kids start relying too much on screens to unwind, set limits and dig out your old board games or toys from childhood, or challenge them to come up with a game or activity that you can all play together once you’ve had a rest. So go forth and remember this mantra—there’s no such thing as perfection in parenting. Try your best and know that sometimes mediocrity is just fine. After all, you are simply human. And so is every other mom that you meet. As moms, let’s remember that we factor into the equation of family wellbeing, and that it’s okay to meet our own needs (even if it means our kids don’t always meet theirs), we will be happier and healthier—and our kids will, too.

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family activities Beyond just books Check out your local library

ELLEN JAVERNICK

oveland Public Library’s motto is “Where you can!” It’s not alone in providing programs and services so northern Colorado families can do more than check out books. As health guidelines change, libraries are returning to more in-person programing. Many have special activities planned for upcoming spring vacations (See Events Calendar for details). CLEARVIEW LIBRARY DISTRICT

serves West Greeley, Severance, Windsor https://www.clearviewlibrary.org

The main library is located at 720 Third St. Windsor. Bookmobiles travel to different areas of the widespread community. Clearview’s known for its 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Each of 10 levels contains 100 books. Once all levels are completed, winners get invited to a special party. Clearview offers a monthly family art challenge and cardholders can pick up supplies for online programs or take-home Explorer Kits. Choices include a metal detector, kite, juggling kit, and a remote-control car. According to staff member, Foster Helpler, “Paws to Read is perhaps the library’s most popular offering.” Children develop confidence reading to therapy dogs. ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY

https://estesvalleylibrary.org

Families select from dozens of theme-based discovery kits in their “Library of Things.” Topics range from Bye-Bye Diapers to Birds of Prey. Choose an electric voice changer, magic kit, or Critter Cam. Patrons wishing to use the library’s “maker space,” can take the orientation prior to visiting. 10

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HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY DISTRICT https://www.mylibrary.us/wrp/ Serving Greeley/Weld County

HPLD is comprised of seven branch libraries, bookmobile services and six autonomous member libraries. High Plains Library District is also joining libraries across the country that follow the national initiative offered by 1000BooksBeforeKindergrarten.org. This program is ideal for parents to track reading and know that every book they read with their child is moving toward his or her future success. It fosters a love of reading in their household. Beyond books, you can stream and download movies, check out audiobooks, music, State Park Passes, a telescope or a projector. Go to the website for daily activities at your local library. Find storytimes, music and movement classes, teen drop-in crafts, drop-in games and so much more! LOVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

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At the library children can use a light table, a puppet theatre, or work on crafts projects. Kids in 3rd to 5th grades now have their own space, the Treehouse, no grownups allowed! On the library’s second floor families can use a green

screen and do 3D printing. Children earn prizes by taking the Kids 365 learning challenge by reading and completing activities each month. Andrea Cleland, library staff member, says “Check-out kits are very popular. The ukulele and the microscope are most sought after.” On their way out families can stop at the seed library or pick up Kids Packs if their family is food insecure. POUDRE RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT https://www.poudrelibraries.org Council Tree Library, Harmony Library Old Town Library

All three libraries have their own personalities, but all offer the Gadgets and Things menu. You’re able to checkout a karaoke system or a projector for a movie night. Get a cake pan for a themed birthday party (Think pirates, or Barbie). Drew Bagby from Harmony Library says, “The GO Pro is popular with middle-graders who want to video their adventures.” Council Tree is one of several NOCO libraries that lets you check out a Discovery Pass, which is good for any of the Larimer County or Colorado parks. Wherever you live, your library card is a ticket to entertainment and adventure.

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Discover paint pouring Trendy technique yields amazing art

THERESA BAER

reate amazing art easily with your kids using the trendy technique of paint pouring! Paint pouring or flow painting is the method of acrylic painting without using brushes. Instead, fluid paints are poured directly on a surface, such as a canvas or wood, and then tilted to move the paint around and blend. Here are some ideas to get started. Most of the following individual supplies are available at local craft or dollar stores: • Pourable acrylic paints (Alternatively, you can mix regular acrylic paint and a pouring medium such as Floetrol®, to make the paint flow, or even a combination of acrylic paint, Elmer’s GlueAll® and water. See recommendations below for consistency required.) • Popsicle sticks or plastic spoons (only necessary if you’re mixing paint with pouring medium) • Canvases (start small for beginners) • Plastic or paper cups (one for each painting and enough to support/elevate finished canvases while drying) • Table cover—plastic tablecloth/trash bags, cardboard, etc. • Gloves • Paper towels • Flat, indoor drying area (i.e. large piece of cardboard, aluminum foil pan, etc.)

First, prepare a work space, preferably outdoors, expecting a bit of a mess. Cover a table with a plastic tablecloth, cardboard, etc. and place four cups upside down to support each canvas, preventing the canvas from sticking to the plastic tablecloth. Next, choose a combination of three paint colors for each canvas you will pour and mix with pouring medium, if necessary for uniformity between colors. Carolyn Snyder, artist and owner of Pour Decor in Fort Collins, says “As long as the paint mixtures are the right consistency—like warm honey—you can’t go wrong. If the consistency of your colors is different, they 12

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PHOTO BY: CAROLYN SNYDER, POUR DECOR

Paint Pouring Classes

won’t flow at the same rate, will differ in appearance, and also won’t dry at the same rate, resulting in possible cracking.” The following two methods are great for beginners: DIRTY POUR/FLIP CUP METHOD Place the canvas on the support cups to elevate it. Pour all three colors into one cup allowing them to morph together, but do not stir. Have your child slowly pour the paint out across the canvas as they desire. According to Snyder, the higher you pour, the more the paints will mix. You can also have your child hold their filled paint cup upright, then balance the canvas upside down on top of that cup. Hold the cup snugly to the canvas and flip both canvas and cup over to place onto the support cups. Your child can then slowly lift the cup so the paint flows out across the canvas. RING POUR METHOD Place the canvas on the support cups to elevate it. Pour the chosen three paint colors into your cup in thin layers. Then have your child tilt the cup to start slowly pouring the paint onto the center of the canvas, and as it hits the canvas, move your hand in tiny circles to create the “ring”

Loveland Kid + Adult Paint Pour Class Thursday, March 17, 1–2:30pm, Loveland Museum’s Beet Education Center, 201 E. 5th St., LV Make an amazing marbleized painting on canvas with a paint, glue and water mixture. Ages 5–12, with an adult. $32 Museum member; $40 non-member (fees are per child). www.thelovelandmuseum. org/kid-adult-art-classes Acrylic pouring classes: wall art, jewelry and coasters Ongoing events throughout northern Colorado, www.facebook.com/ ThePourDecor

effect. Keep going until the cup is empty. With either method, once the paint is all poured onto the canvas, your little artist can gently tilt the canvas to move the paint to the edges. Once satisfied with the look, lay the canvas flat on the support cups to allow paint to drip off the edges before moving to your drying area where, according to Snyder, “It should remain untouched for a minimum of three days, depending on the thickness and amount of your paint.” She continued, “When paints have dried, they may appear more dull and matte than when wet. If you want to bring the shine back out, you can spray Modge Podge® Gloss Spray (not super gloss) to finish it.” Once dry, hang your masterpieces for all to enjoy!

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community news Resources galore

Young adult jobs, tax help, rebates, scammer protection, groceries for less THERESA BAER

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE If you need tax assistance, VITA Loveland offers free tax return preparation by local IRS-certified volunteers. VITA Loveland will be at the HNS Life Center at 1511 E. 11th Street in Loveland, Mondays through Thursdays and the Loveland Library at 300 N. Adams Avenue on Saturdays. Both locations offer assistance by appointment only. Visit their website at https://vitaloveland.org to see if you qualify for help and to sign up for an appointment. SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Through its inCompass Fast Track program, the Larimer County CareerRise team is offering high school seniors real world experience through paid, 250-hour summer internships. Interns earn $15 per hour at local employers in an in-demand industry but to qualify, applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements. Students must be 16–21 years old, a U.S. Citizen and Larimer County resident, a high school senior on track to graduate, and qualify as both low income and experiencing a challenge to employment (for example, teen parent, disability, probation, homelessness, etc.). Learn more online at www.larimer.org/ewd/young-adults/ careerrise/incompass/fasttrack and complete an interest form to be notified when applications open for summer 2022 internships. YOUNG ADULT JOB FAIR The City of Greeley Youth Enrichment Program and Employment Services of Weld County are sponsoring a hiring event with local businesses. Focused on opportunities for ages 15–24, the event will take place Wednesday, March 9 from 5pm to 7:30pm at Island Grove 14

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Event Center, 425 N. 15th Avenue in Greeley. Those interested, can preregister at www.connectingcolorado.com or bring their Social Security number for quick registration. Visit https:// greeleyrec.com/events or call 970-4006715 to learn more.

project. Donations made to Can’d Aid’s Berthoud Adaptive Park Project will be matched up to $100,000 through May 19, 2022. Learn more about their story, the project and donate any amount you are able online at https://bit. ly/3kQx3GY.

BERTHOUD ADAPTIVE PLAYGROUND DONATIONS MATCHED THROUGH MAY 19 Colorado-based nonprofit Can’d Aid is raising funds to build the first adaptive public playground in Berthoud. Berthoud Adaptive Park was inspired by the needs of a Berthoud family, Lauren and Richard Bowling, whose 4-year-old son Miles is dependent on a wheelchair for his mobility and independence. The Bowlings found the closest accessible playground is 40 minutes away in Fort Collins and began to envision an inclusive playground for children and parents with a wide range of disabilities—a complex and expensive

GREELEY FOOD TAX REBATES FOR LOWINCOME 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 2021 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 1040 and a

Social Security number for each family member listed on the application is also required. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2022. 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. SIGN UP FOR GREELEY WATERSMART FOR CHANCE TO WIN $100 OR A TABLET To promote water savings this year, the City of Greeley is offering a chance to win $100 or an Android tablet to residents who sign up for WaterSmart to better manage their household water use. “WaterSmart is an online customer portal that pairs with the city’s water meters to track water use; offer water conservation ideas; catch costly leaks and more.” Sign up through May 31 at Greeley. WaterSmart.com—it’s free! Five winners will receive a $100 gift card just for signing up, and two winners will receive a tablet. Winners will be selected monthly at random. Learn more at https://greeleygov. com/government/ceo/press-release/tapin!-to-greeley.watersmart.com. VINDEKET NONPROFIT FOOD RESCUE WELCOMES ALL Vindeket is a nonprofit food rescue that partners with grocery stores, restaurants and farms to reduce wasted food. This no-cost market is open to anyone, powered by community members

working together to revalue food and one another. To support the mission, you can volunteer your time or donate financially. Visit the market at 1317 Webster Avenue in Fort Collins. Hours are Sundays from noon until 3pm, Tuesdays 2pm to 7pm, and Thursdays 11am until 1pm. Learn more on the Vindeket website at www.vindeketfoods. org or by calling 970-682-4631. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMMERS “As scammers have become more sophisticated in targeting their prey and using human behavior techniques to make you think they are credible, we have to become more street smart and beat scammers at their own game,” says Barbara Bennett of the Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office (LCSO). To

help community members protect themselves, LSCO offers descriptions of nearly 40 currently trending scams, useful tips for how to handle these situations if you receive a call, as well as information on what to do if you’ve fallen victim to a scam. Learn to recognize scammer tactics and how to secure your personal information and finances by visiting www.larimer.org/sheriff/services/ information/frauds-scams. BOOK ONLINE NOW TO CAMP THIS SUMMER Camping reservations in Larimer County are open and filling fast for 2022. Visit www.larimercamping.com to make a camping reservation for a Larimer County park or open space campsite up to 180 days before your arrival date. You can also purchase daily entrance permits for vehicles, RVs, boats and more online at the same time as making a camping reservation. For camping in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), a new onlineonly reservation system launches March 2. No permits will be issued via phone, fax or by in-person drawing this year. Familiarize yourself with spots ahead of time and visit recreation.gov/ permits/4675320 to book small groups (up to seven people) and large groups (eight to 12 people). If you just would like to visit RMNP this year (but not camp), you will need a reservation to do that also from May 27 to October 10. RMPARENT

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healthy living

Hit the trails on snowshoes

Discover a winter wonderland while getting a great workout LEA HANSON

here is still plenty of snow in the foothills for those looking to squeeze what they can from their winter sport hobbies before the spring weather arrives. Snowshoeing has a multitude of physical health benefits. Snowshoeing may seem just like walking (and it is for the most part), however, breaking trail in fresh snow is challenging. As an aerobic activity, snowshoeing gets your heart pumping. Along with improving cardiovascular fitness, snowshoeing provides health benefits for your muscles—especially your lower body. Like walking, snowshoeing primarily activates your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. This leisurely pastime also burns more calories than walking at the same pace and duration. Both important facts for those wanting to shed inches and/ or pounds. The weight of snowshoes and winter clothing combined with resistance against the snow, is a surprisingly challenging workout. If you’re yearning for the incredible scenery of the backcountry, look no further than northern Colorado. Be ready to create an unforgettable memory while spending the day snowshoeing on snow-packed trails along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. This is one of the most unique ways to enjoy the famous Colorado snow. Check out the nearby options for your spring snowshoeing adventure. Lory State Park: Located just west of Fort Collins, Lory State Park offers an abundant number of trails with beautiful views and ranging difficulty levels. Directions: 708 Lodgepole Dr., Bellvue Horsetooth Mountain Open Space: Located west of Fort Collins, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space is one of Fort Collins’ greatest outdoor playgrounds and it is open year-round. There are multiple trails that range in 16

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difficulty level. Directions: 6550 W. County Rd. 38 E, Fort Collins Mineral Spring Gulch: Located up the Poudre Canyon, this trail is great for a short, mid-winter excursion. It is four miles long, an out-and-back trail and great for beginners. Directions: 149-211 Crown Point Road, Roosevelt National Forest, Bellvue Little Beaver Creek Trail: Also up the Poudre Canyon, this trail is great for late-season snow and is moderate in skill level. It is two miles long, out-andback, and gains 1,500 feet in elevation. Directions: 7311 North County Road 63E, Roosevelt National Forest, Bellvue Big South Trail: This six-mile trail is located within the upper reaches of the Poudre Canyon and offers stunning views of frozen waterfalls. It is an out-and-back trail with moderate difficulty and gains 5600 feet in elevation Directions: 48924 Poudre Canyon Highway, Roosevelt National Forest, Bellvue Green Ridge Road: Located in the upper reaches of the Poudre Canyon, this moderate difficulty trail offers great views

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of several frozen lakes and travels through a rolling forest. Only three miles long, this snowshoeing trip is perfect for a quick out-and-back trip. Directions: 51561 Poudre Canyon Highway, Roosevelt National Forest, Bellvue.

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o t s n o s a e 5 R p into ta r camps e m sum ls

icho N . U Lynn

hile summer camp sounds like it’s all fun and games, it’s actually much more than that. Sure, your children might have a good time, but they will also learn a ton about the world, other people, and themselves. If you are toying with the idea of signing your kids up for a summer camp, here’s why you should do it. 1. HELP GROW THEIR FRIENDSHIP AND SOCIAL SKILLS Camps and summer classes are a cross between school field trips and relaxed gatherings among 18

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Cultivate kids’ curiosities and skills though games and adventures

friends. Learning is focused on fun without any real expectations, and camps remove kids from their usual school social circle, allowing for personal growth, strengthened independence, and new friendships. The main focus of camps is self-development and peer connection. “The biggest value of summer camps is socialization. At camp, kids can be themselves in a safe, structured space with their peers and develop new friendships,” says Sarah Gagne, CPRP, Senior Supervisor with City of Fort Collins Recreation.

2. FOSTER A NEW PERSPECTIVE Camps and summer classes offer a clean slate for kids to reinvent themselves, discover new sides to their personality, or practice new social skills. If your child has been struggling at school to make friends or break out of a label that’s used to define him or her, like jock or nerd, camps are a great place to do that. Learning new skills and trying new things helps kids become more well-rounded, and in turn, more tolerant of others who have different interests and backgrounds. And sharing the same activity with others helps foster connections. “Camps allow kids to develop friendships across a diverse population of kids,” Gagne adds. 3. EMPOWER THEM TO TRY NEW THINGS Camps and recreational classes empower kids to find new passions. Camps offer fun activities that kids sometimes can’t get exposure to anywhere else, like school, team sports, or lessons. You never know what might spark your kids’ interests. The City of Fort Collins offers unique selections, including a survival in the woods camp, bike riding camp, sustainability camp, cooking classes, and a whole list of farm camps, including horseback riding. The City of Loveland gives kids a chance to try elite sports that might otherwise be out of reach, like ballet, Pilates, and Krav Maga selfdefense classes. 4. PROVIDE A FUN ALTERNATIVE TO CHILDCARE City parks and recreation departments often offer camps to coincide with school closures during the summer months, school holidays, and during winter and spring breaks so that parents can rely on them for childcare. The City of Fort Collins offers all day, all summer camps called Funtime Adventures for kids

ages 4-5 and Camp Funquest for kids ages 5-11 and 12-15. Campers come for a week or for the whole summer. The City of Loveland offers a similar all-inclusive camp, called Summer Adventure Bound Day Camp, for kids grades K-5 and 6-9. Camps run from 7:30am to 5:30pm daily and feature a variety of fun themes and outings. “Parents appreciate that we are here when school is out to provide a safe, structured environment that’s fun and engaging. They can relax at work, knowing their kids are getting the socialization and stimulation they need,” Gagne says. If you work flexible hours, you can design a schedule that fits your needs, like signing up your kids for camps every other week or choosing summer classes for just the mornings or afternoons. 5. KEEP THEM TUNED IN TO LEARNING Have you heard of the summer slide? It’s not found on a playground, it’s what can happen to kids during the summer when they unplug from school and learning. Studies show that kids who receive little opportunity to practice both hard skills, like math and reading, and soft skills, like critical thinking, over the summer fall behind by the time school starts in the fall. One study found that children in grades 3-5 lost an average of 20 percent of reading gains, and 27 percent of math gains, over summer break. Research also shows that high-quality summer programs can counter the summer slide. “Camps and summer programs maintain kids’ curiosity and engage them in games and activities that help them practice important learning and socialization skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and self-regulation,” Gagne concludes.

The do’s and don’ts with camp planning Do sign up now, not later Camps fill up fast. Some are already full by early spring. The most popular camp through the City of Fort Collins is Camp Funquest, particularly Black Bear Camp Funquest, for middle schoolers, which promotes team-building, leadership training, and other important life skills through hands-on experiences and adventures. “My advice is to sign up before spring break. After that, it can be hit or miss, especially if you are interested in full-day camps all summer long,” says Sarah Gagne, CPRP, Senior Supervisor with City of Fort Collins Recreation. Don’t let cost stop you You might think that camps are expensive and that you can’t afford camps for your kids. Before ruling out a camp that seems out of reach, ask about reduced rates. According to the American Camp Association, 93 percent of its registered camps offer discounts to select families. Your city’s recreation department likely does the same. About 30 percent of all kids enrolled in the City of Fort Collins’ recreation camps and classes take advantage of a discount. “We offer a reduced-fee program to students who get a reduced or free lunch from Poudre School District. They automatically qualify, and so do their family members. This often amounts to 70 percent to 90 percent off of camp enrollment,” Gagne says. Do let your kids lead Instead of choosing camps for your kids, let them peruse through the guide and choose their own. If there’s really a camp you think would be good for your child, like a STEM science camp, then make the pitch after they’ve already chosen one that they really want to do. If your child isn’t a joiner, suggest a camp that’s a one-time deal, like an Indian fusion cooking class or a play-dough making class. Or, select something you can do with them, like a pottery or fitness class. If they warm up with one class, who knows, next year they might jump at the chance to go to a weeklong camp.

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Summer Camp choices Stay safe while having fun

RANDALL KAEMINGK

ummer is coming, and that means it’s time to look at summer camps! Sending a child to camp can be exciting but also a little daunting, especially if it is their first time. Before the bittersweet goodbyes can happen and before memories can be made, parents must first choose the right camp. It is difficult to know where to start when choosing the right camp for your child. There are so many questions to ask. Where? When? How long? These, and many other questions can seem big on their own, let alone together. The American Camp Association (ACA) is an organization dedicated to promoting safe and exciting camp experiences and they provide great pointers on how to go about choosing a camp for your child. The first step is to start with your child and what kind of camp they would enjoy. Options include day camps, specialty camps, and sleepover camps. Consider if you want your child to have a variety of experiences or a camp that focuses on a specific set of skills. Additionally, take a look at the size of the camp and whether or not your child would be comfortable with the number of campers. If your child requires special

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considerations start your research early. This will give everyone time to prepare and acclimate to the new situation. After you’ve found some options to consider, it’s time to start asking questions. You can contact the camps directly or look online for information on some of the items bellow. • W hat does a typical day look like? • How does the camp handle food? What kind of meals and snacks do they provide? Keep in mind any dietary restrictions your child might have and ask how they would be handled. • Ask the camp director how they might handle any of your child’s special needs. • W hat is the counselor to child ratio? • W hat type of training or certification requirements does the camp have for its staff ? Does the camp require a background check for all staff ? • Does the camp provide the proper equipment for various activities or should you pack your own?

• W ill children be transported at any time during camp? If so, how? If not via bus, then parents should provide a car seat or booster seat as needed. • Does the camp have plans for emergencies? What is the nearest emergency room/trauma center and how far is it from the site? • Ask for a copy of a written safety/ emergency plan. • How is medication administered? Do they have a camp nurse on site? • W hat is the camp’s discipline policy? • Additionally, look for camps that are ACA accredited. This accreditation shows that a camp has regular, independent safety checks that go beyond the basic licensing requirements of most states. Once you are ready to send your child to camp, make sure you set them up to be successful and safe. This summer in particular, there is even more to consider. COVID-19 is unfortunately still on our minds and adds extra safety

measures to the list: • Ask the camp what measures they are taking to prevent the spread of the virus. • Educate your child on proper safety techniques, hand washing, distancing, etc. • Wash gear, souvenirs, and crafts as thoroughly as possible when your child returns home. • For more information on COVID-19 and summer camps visit the CDC website. If your child will be biking, make sure their bike is in good working order with reflectors on the front, back and sides. Children should wear close-toed shoes and a helmet every time. • Teach children to obey traffic rules. As a general guideline, no child under the age of 10 should cross the street alone. • If children will be playing on a playground, remove hood and neck drawstrings from their clothing.

• Apply sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher to your child’s exposed skin 15 to 30 minutes before going out and send a bottle of sunscreen with your child so that they can reapply. • Make sure your child drinks plenty of water. Send a refillable water bottle with your child so they can refill it several times a day to stay hydrated. • Teach your child to know what is safe. As a parent, you cannot always be around to protect them. Equipping them with safe teachings and the confidence to know when something isn’t safe is a best practice! Active supervision by counselors, using proper protective gear, and other safety measures will help keep children safe this summer. For more information, call the Safe Kids Larimer County office at 970495-7504 or visit www.safekids.org

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Special camps for special kids Find the best program for your camper Scott Titterington

amps offer life-changing experiences for children of all abilities, and Colorado has many camps that cater to children with special needs. Colorado is home to an array of day, overnight and family camps for children in need of individualized programming and extra support. With activities such as ropes courses, fishing, sailing and theater, your child will experience unique and unforgettable opportunities while at camp. Best of all, campers can form

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relationships with their peers and camp counselors that will last a lifetime. Check in with your camp of choice to see what is available for your camper this year.

Adam’s Camp Denver and surrounding areas 303-563-8290, https://adamscamp.org Camps are available to individuals with mild to moderate special needs, including developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and down syndrome.

Activities promote occupational, physical, speech, music and art therapy, and camp ratios are one to two campers per therapist. Youth camps for ages 5 and up take place in June and July and cost is $1180$2950 per session, with scholarships available.

Ascendigo Summer Adventures Camp Glenwood Springs/ Roaring Fork Valley 970-927-3143, www.ascendigo.org This specialized camp for children on the

autism spectrum includes programs for all ability levels, ages 7+. Due to widespread staff and vehicle shortages as well as continued COVID-19 outbreaks they will offer a limited camp for 2022. $2350 per week.

Brain Injury Alliance camps Breckenridge 303-355-9969, www.biacolorado.org/ recreation-programs/ Day camps are available to children of all ages who have experienced a brain injury. Programs take place June through August, with activities including river rafting, ropes course, hand cycling, wall climbing, and theme dance. The cost is $2390 per session, and registration is available online. Contact the camp for 2022 program information.

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center Breckenridge 970-453-6422, www.boec.org Camp for summer 2022 includes Camp Big Tree, an overnight five-day program for 12- to 16-year-olds with sensory processing disorders, learning and/or attention deficits, as well as developmental disabilities. Cost is $900 per session. June 19th-June 23rd. Contact the camp for more 2022 program information.

Camp Wapiyapi Virtual, 303-534-0883 www.campwapiyapi.org/ Founded in 1998, Camp Wapiyapi’s mission is to foster healing, fun, and friendships for children and their families facing childhood cancer through an exceptional camp experience. The camp is available for patients and siblings ages 6 to 17 each summer at no cost to families. For more information on 2022’s ‘Beyond the Screen’ camp taking place in a safe, virtual format this June 6-11 and June 13-18, visit the website.

Camp Comfort Georgetown, 303-674-6400 www.mtevans.org/camp-comfort/ This camp offers support to grieving children, helping them understand and come to terms with loss. Camp activities include workshops, along with fishing, swimming, hiking and more. Camp is for ages 6 to 12 and will take place June 17-19 and July 15-17. Cost is $175 per session, and scholarships are available.

Easter Seals Colorado Highlands Ranch 303-233-1666, www.easterseals.com/co/ our-programs/childrens-services/ summerday-camps.html.

Summer day camps provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, community field trips and more for children with a variety of disabilities and health challenges. Ages 7 to 18. Camp takes place Monday through Thursday from June 17-July 29 and costs $1100 per session. Contact the camp for 2022 program information.

National Sports Center for the Disabled Granby, 970-726-1518, www.nscd.org Campers participate in canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and white-water paddling. These day camps are: Teen Adventure Camp Aug. 1-4, $450, ages 1317. Youth Adventure Camp June 20-23, $450, ages 5-13. Contact the camp for 2022 program information.

Sky High Hope Camp Bellvue, 303-382-720 www.skyhighhope.org A residential camp for children with cancer and their siblings offering rafting, fishing, archery, dance and more for ages 8 to 18. Camp takes place June 12-18 and is available at no charge. Medical staff is on site at all times during camp. Contact the camp for 2022 program information.

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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE 2022 Academics (ac), Arts (AR), After School (AS), Athletics (AT), before school (BS), clubs/organizations (CO), day camps (DC), residential camps (RC)

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

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

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Mountain Kids Music Workshops & Camps at CSU NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater Opera Fort Collins Educational Outreach Programs Piano & Guitar Institute RJ’s Amazing Entertainment/ Artsy Events Rocky Ridge Music Center Starflower Dance Company The Studio Songwoods Studio Studio West Dance Center UNC Jazz Camp VanCo School of Art AFTER SCHOOL (AS) ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Code Ninjas Community Life Center CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Youth Sports Camps 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 Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater Play-Well TEKnologies Rivendell School Science Matters Northern Colorado Spring Creek School Sunshine House Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Timberline Gymnastics Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

ATHLETICS (AT) 970 LAX Air Force Sports Camps Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/ Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club Ascent Studio-Climbing & Fitness Ballet Renaissance Becks’ Martial Arts Camp Timberline Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Centennial Outdoor Pool Cheley Colorado Camps Chilson Recreation Center Chippers Lanes City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports City of Greeley Junior Golf City of Loveland Youth Golf City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps City Park Pool Collindale Junior Golf Academy Colorado Youth Outdoors Community Life Center Cool Beans Playhouse & Cafe CSU Youth Sports Camps Discovery Bay Waterpark Eaton Country Club-Junior Golf Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) Epic Climbing Gym at Estes Park Mountain Shop Estes Park Aquatic Center Family FunPlex Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Judo Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club Game On! Sports 4 Girls Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Greeley Archers Greeley-Evans Youth League— Baseball & Softball Greeley Ice Haus Greeley Recreation Center Greeley Youth Sports Gridiron Flag Football GRIT Athletics Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts & Horses Highland Hills Golf Course

Highland Meadows Golf Course Highland Meadows Tennis Center Highland Park Lanes i9 Sports Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy Inspiration Riding Academy International Black Belt Academy Island Grove Splash Park Jumpin’ Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Karate West, Inc. Kent Mountain Adventure Center Kids Night Out Loveland Krav Maga Loveland Lake Loveland Swim Beach Larimer Knights Rugby Clubs Launch Creative Center & Skate Park Lewis Tennis School Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Lighthouse Dance Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center Loveland Sports & 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 Club 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 School-Age Centers Big Thompson Elementary School of Nature & STEM Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Discovery Montessori Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Little Bears Child Care Spring Creek School Sunshine House Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS (CO) 970 LAX Big Thompson Elementary School of Nature & STEM 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 Cultivating H.O.P.E. 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 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 School-Age Centers Adventure Bound Day Camp Air Force Sports Camps Ascent Studio—Climbing & Fitness Axis International Academy Becks’ Martial Arts Camp Invention Camp Timberline Centennial Village Museums Chessmates City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Fort Collins Summer Camps City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports & Sport Camps Code Ninjas Colorado Early Learning Preschool Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps CSU Youth Sports Camps 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 iD Tech Summer Camps Inspiration Riding Academy Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Larimer Humane Society Laughing Buck Farm Launch Creative Center & Skate Park Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Sports & Academic Day Camp

Mountain Kids NOCO Kids Academy & Kids Camp 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 VanCo School of Art Whetstone Climbing Windsor Gymnastics Academy YMCA of the Rockies Young Child Summer Enrichment Program Young People’s Learning Centers 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 No Barriers USA Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Rocky Ridge Music Center Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch UNC Baseball Camps UNC Football Camps UNC Jazz Camp UNC Leadership Enrichment Program UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Summer Enrichment Program UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps YMCA of the Rockies

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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, 970-498-6000 www.larimer.org/extension Weld County, 525 N. 15th Ave., GR 970-400-2066, www.weld4h.org Age group: 8-18 years A community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Fee. Category: CO 970 LAX Northern CO 512-663-5031, www.970lax.com Age group: Grades 1-8 (coed ages 3-7) Year-round lacrosse seasons/clinics for girls and boys plus coed for ages 3-7. Fee. Category: AT, CO ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers PreK locations: GR/EV, Ault/Pierce, WS School-age locations: GR/EV, Johnstown/Milliken, WS/Severance Ault/Pierce. 970-352-2222, 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, 970-226-2800, www.aakelementary.org Age group: Grades K-5 Public 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

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Adventure Bound Day Camp (ABDC) LV, 970-962-2467 www.lovgov.org Age group: 5-12 years and Grades K-9 Traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, games, songs & skits, sports and enrichment activities. Fee. Category: DC 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/ commuters: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, diving, fencing, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track/cross country, volleyball and wrestling. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics 3005 W. 29th St., Unit F, GR 970-352-2042, www.airbornetigers.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Gymnastics and tumbling on a competitive, recreational and specialneeds basis. Fee. Category: AT Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/ Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club FC, 970-988-3803 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 970-999-5596, 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, DC

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Axis International Academy 2130 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 970-658-4199, www.AXIScolorado.org Age group: Grades PreK-5 Tuition-free language immersion curriculum K-5. Tuition-based PreK. Fee. Category: AC, DC Ballet Renaissance EP, LV www.balletren.org Age group: Pre-K-Adults Ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience. Fee. Category: AR, AT Becks’ Martial Arts 2020 S. College Ave., FC 970-682-2648 www.becksmartialarts.com Age group: All Traditional Korean Taekwondo programs. Fee. Category: AT, DC Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. CR 58, FC, 970-482-9168 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 970-532-2757 http://berthoud.colibraries.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AC Big Thompson Elementary School of Nature & STEM 7702 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 970-613-5600 www.thompsonschools.org/ BigThompson Age group: Grades K-5 Fee. Category: AC, BS, CO Blooming Girls FC, 970-207-4094 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 970-223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Age group: All Musical instruments for sale or rent, lessons, accessories. Fee. Category: AR Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County EP (summer only), FC, LV, Wellington 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 Eaton, GR, Fort Lupton, Milliken 970-353-1278, www.bgcweld.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential. Fee. Category: AS, CO Boy Scouts of America— Longs Peak Council 970-330-6305 www.longspeakbsa.org Age group: 6-20 years Serving scouting families in northern Colorado (coed). Fee. Category: CO, RC Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC, 970-484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC 970-229-0300 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 970-461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: Infants-Youth Developmentally appropriate curricula, certified teachers, state-of-the-art facilities. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby 970-887-2648 www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years Opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body. Fee. Category: RC

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Camp Invention Eaton, EV, FC, 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, 970-484-8462 www.camptimberline.com Age group: 5-18 years Sports and mountain adventure camp at the foot of Longs Peak. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Canyon Concert Ballet 1031 Conifer St., FC, 970-472-4156 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 970-460-9112 2019 E. 11th St., LV, 970-619-8620 www.catalystbjj.com Age group: 5 years-Adults An academy offering Jiu Jitsu, antibullying and self-defense techniques. Fee. Category: AT CEC Fort Collins High School 4424 Innovation Dr., FC, 970-377-0044 www.coloradoearlycolleges.org/ fortcollins Age group: Grades 9-12 Public charter school with personalized education in prep for college and workforce. Fee. Category: AC, CO CEC Fort Collins Middle School 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 970-893-4549 www.coloradoearlycolleges.org/ fortcollinsms Age group: Grades 6-8 Tuition-free, open enrollment public charter school. Fee. Category: AC, CO CEC Fort Collins West Middle School 2130 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 970-568-8100, www.colorado earlycolleges.org/fcwestms Age group: Grades 6-8 Tuition-free, open enrollment public charter school. Fee. Category: AC, CO

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CEC Windsor 7640 Westgate Dr., WS, 970-657-2860 www.coloradoearlycolleges.org/ windsor Age group: Grades 6-9 Tuition-free, open enrollment public charter school. Fee. Category: AC, CO Centennial Children’s Chorus Northern CO, 970-460-6589 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 970-350-9484, https://greeleyrec. com/aquatics-facilities Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Centennial Village Museum 1475 A St., GR, 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years Experience pioneer life with hands-on activities, games, crafts, more. Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps EP, 970-586-4244 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, 970-658-9976 www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: Grades K-9 Kids have fun, learn and compete through chess. Fee. Category: CO, DC Children’s Speech and Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr., Ste. #10, FC 970-419-0486 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 970-342-2296 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 FC, GR, LV 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, 970-962-2386 www.lovgov.org Age group: All Fitness, sports and aquatics. Fee. Category: AT Chippers Lanes 555 S. Saint Vrain Ave., EP 970-586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC 970-484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 970-286-0802 2454 8th Ave., GR, 970-573-4619 www.chipperslanes.com Age group: 6-14 years Camps, junior bowling leagues, school fundraisers. Fee/Free. Category: AT

City of Fort Collins Junior Golf www.fcgov.com/golf/junior-program Age group: 5-17 years Instruction for girls and boys. Fee. Category: AT, DC City of Fort Collins Summer Camps: Camp FunQuest Northside Aztlan Community Center, FC, 970-221-6357, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/day-camps Age group: 5-15 years Camps with themes. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Fee. Category: DC City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports FC, 970-416-4280, 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 7309 W. 4th St., GR 970-353-4653, 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, 970-663-5310 701 Clubhouse Dr., LV, 970-667-8308 2115 West 29th St., LV, 970-667-5256 www.golfloveland.com Age group: 5-18 years Fun and easy place to play golf whether you’re a golfer or not. Fee. Category: AT City of Loveland Parks & Recreation LV, 970-962-2727 www.lovgov.org/services/ parks-recreation Age group: 6-12 years State-licensed camps, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, science, drama, indoor and outdoor games. Fee. Category: AT, DC City of Loveland Youth Sports & Sport Camps LV, 970-962-2445 www.teamsideline.com Age group: 3-18 years Summer youth athletic sports camps. Fee. AT, DC

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Collindale Junior Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC 970-223-4653 www.collindalegolfacademy.com Age group: 5-17 years PGA professional supervised junior golf camps, clinics and instruction. Fee. Category: AT

CSU Early Childhood Center 223 S. Shields St., FC 970-491-7082 www.ecc.colostate.edu Age group: 6 weeks-6 years (preK) Quality care and educational experiences. Fee. Category: AC

Colorado Youth Outdoors 4927 E. CR 36, FC, 970-663-0800 www.coloradoyo.org Age group: Grades 4-1 Camping skills, fishing, archery, shooting sports, more. Fee. Category: AT, DC

CSU Environmental Learning Center 2400 S. CR 9, FC, 970-491-1661 www.csuelc.org Age group: Grades K-12 Educational programs, nature center, trails. Camps. Open to public. Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC

Community Life Center 531 S. College Ave., FC, 970-449-5191 400 S. Link Lane, FC, 970-449-5191 415 Mason Ct. #1, FC, 970-472-0609 www.thematthewshouse.org Age group: All After-school programs, adult education, recreation, community resources. Category: AC, AT, AS

CSU Mechanical Engineering Camps CSU Campus, FC, 970-491-0924 https://stem.colostate.edu/events/ engineering-your-world Age group: Grades 6-12 Week-long, half-day summer camps. Fee. Category: AC, DC

Community Preschool 1003 W. 6th St., LV, 970-669-4323 www.communitypreschool.org Age group: 2 1/2-5 years Co-op preschool, August-May. Fee. Category: AC Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St. #2A, FC 970-232-9539 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 970-999-5179 www.the-cooking-studio.com Age Group: 6 years-Adults Classes and camps for kids, teen and adults. Fee. Category: AR CSU School of Music, Theatre and Dance 1400 Remington St., FC 970-491-5529 smtd.colostate.edu/events Age group: Children and youth Music, theatre, dance, visual arts. Fee. Category: AR

CSU Youth Sports Camps CSU Campus, FC 970-491-6318 www.ysc.colostate.edu Age group: 5-13 Promotes physical activity for youth in the community. Fee. Category: AS, AT, DC Cultivating H.O.P.E. 1601 N. Shields St., FC 970-578-9458 www.cultivatehopeco.org Age group: All Nonprofit community garden/farm offering parent/child volunteer opps and petting zoo. Fee. Category: CO Dance Express FC, 970-493-2113 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, 970-506-9040 www.dancefactorylb.com Age group: 3-18 years Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop. Fee. Category: AR

Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside Ave., FC, 970-224-5774 www.debuttheatre.org Age group: 6-17 years Year-round, nonprofit, hands-on youth acting school/performing troupes. Fee. Category: AR Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR, 970-350-9483 greeleyrec.com/aquatics-facilities Age group: All Outdoor summer fun with water features and slides. Fee. Category: AT Discovery Montessori 225 E. Skyway Dr., FC, 970-223-2445 http://discoverymontessori.hubbli.com Age group: 1-6 years Calm classrooms, onsite horsemanship, French, music, computers, art. Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, BS Drum Major and Leadership Camps UNC, GR, 859-351-2987 www.commandthefield.com Age group: 13-19 years Learn conducting and leadership skills. For future drum majors. Fee. Category: AR, RC Eaton Country Club — Junior Golf 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 970-454-2587 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-17 years Weekly play and lessons for ages 9-17. Beginner lessons ages 5-8. Fee. Category: AT Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 970-221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic Age group: 6 months-Adults Open swimming and ice skating, lessons, teams, Fee. Category: AT Epic Climbing Gym at Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP 970-586-6548 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, 970-586-8191 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ aquatics Age group: All Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes. Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Museum 200 4th St., EP, 970-586-6256 www.colorado.gov/pacific/ townofestespark/museum Age group: All Exhibits detailing the area’s history from the Ice Age to today. Fee. Category: AR Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP, 970-586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org Age group: All Vast array of books and other media, special programs, story times. Fee. Category: AC Family FunPlex 1501 65th Ave., GR, 970-350-9401 greeleyrec.com/aquatics-facilities Age group: All Indoor waterpark, miniature golf, fitness center, gymnasium, more. Fee. Category: AT Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St., FC, 970-221-6665, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/the-farm-lee-martinez-park Age group: Preschool, Families Farm animals, hands-on experiences. Summer and spring break camps. Fee. Category: DC First United Methodist Co-op (FUMC) Preschool 1005 Stover St., FC, 970-482-0343 www.preschoolfumc.org Age group: 3-5 years Quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program. Fee. Category: AC Flourish Music Academy 2170 35th Ave., Ste. D, GR 970-573-5856 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, 970-281-5425 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, 970-484-3368 www.fortcollinsbaseballclub.org Age groups: 4-22 years Recreational and competitive baseball club for boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Fort Collins Children’s Theatre FC, 970-829-8929 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 10-14 Theatre, summer workshop, fall production cast. Free. Category: AR, DC Fort Collins Judo Club 2721 S. College Ave., Ste. 3, FC 970-232-8016, www.fcjudo.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Traditional and competitive judo. Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 970-221-6738 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, 970-221-1345 www.fortcollinspreschool.com Age group: 2-5 years Structured, cooperative preschool classes. Fee. Category: AC, DC Fort Collins Soccer Club — Arsenal Colorado 2721 S. College Ave. #10, FC 970-226-4253 www.soccerfortcollins.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Recreational and competitive soccer for boys and girls. Age-appropriate camps. Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC

Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club FC, www.fcstars.org Age group: 6-15 years Competitive girls softball fun. All abilities welcome. Fee. Category: AT Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 3501 S. Mason St #1, FC 970-980-8425 www.frcballet.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Creative movement through pre-professional ballet. Fee. Category: AR Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 970-351-3622 www.unco.edu/nhs/mathematicsscience-teaching-institute/ program-areas/frontiers-scienceinstitute Age group: Grades 11-12 Six-week summer science immersion program. Applications due Feb. 15/ April 1. Fee. Category: AC, RC Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls FC, 970-829-8899 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 970-498-5772 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 Centre Ave., FC, 970-416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 2+ years Experience nature. Fun events, ongoing programs and camps all with horticulture themes. Fee/Free. Category: DC

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Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, 303-818-3524, www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 years Indoor arena, 50 acres; English, individual, group, lessons and camps. Fee. Category: AT, DC

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Greeley Museums 1475 A Street, GR 714 8th Street, GR 1324 9th Ave., GR 955 39th Ave., GR 970-350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: All Hands-on activities for youth and families. Fee. Category: DC Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 970-350-9400 greeleyrec.com/greeley-recreationcenter Age group: All Pool, climbing wall, parties. Fee. Category: AT, DC Greeley Rodarte Community Center Spring and Summer Camps 920 A St., GR, 970-350-9430 RodarteCC.com Age group: 6-17 STEM, arts, crafts, recreational programs, field trips. Fee. Category: DC Greeley Youth Sports GR, 970-350-9401 greeleyrec.com/sports/youth-sports Age group: 8-14 years Flag football, soccer, skateboarding, tennis, t-ball, volleyball. Fee. Category: AT, DC Gridiron Flag Football Fort Collins/Greeley 303-551-2692 Age group: 6-17 years Non-contact flag football leagues for coeds. Fee. Category: AT GRIT Athletics 9054 Pieper Rd., Wellington 970-219-6215, www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years Wrestling, track and field. Fee. Category: AT Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten 725 W. Drake Rd., FC, 970-232-9668 www.congregationharshalom.org/ preschool Age group: 3-6 years A Jewish, Montessori-inspired preschool and kindergarten. All are welcome. Fee. Category: AC

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Harrington Arts Alliance 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 970-568-8370 www.harringtonartsalliance.org Age group: All Creative expression for all. Acting, singing, dancing, drawing, songwriting, main stage productions. Fee. Category: AR, DC

Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS 970-204-4653 www.highlandmeadowsgolfcourse.com Age group: 7-17 years Programs for beginner and intermediate golfers. Fee. Category: AT, DC

Haunted Game Cafe 3307 S. College Ave. #107, FC 970-402-2466 www.hauntedgamecafe.com Age group: 10+ years Family board game fun. Open games. Free. Category: CO

Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS 970-217-9291, www.highland meadowstenniscenter.com Age group: 5-18 years Semi-private and group lessons. Junior competitive programs. Fee. Category: AT

Healthy Kids Club—UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-495-7511 www.healthykidsclub.org Age group: Grades Pre-K-8, Families Health and safety education, afterschool programs and special events. Fee. Category: AS, AT Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 970-663-4200 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 970-223-1245 www.heartsinhandschool.com Age group: 6 weeks-Grade 5 Preschool, private kindergarten; summer camp. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC

Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 970-330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Age group: 4-18 years Junior bowling league. Fee. Category: AT High Plains Library District Centennial Park Library 2227 23rd 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 i9 Sports FC, GR, LV, WS 970-422-1127, www.i9sports.com Age group: 3-12 years Fun, safe youth sports leagues for spring, summer and fall. Fee. Category: AT

Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., FC, 970-494-1022 www.heritagechristian.info Age group: Grades Pre-K-12 Learning opportunities in a Christiancentered environment. Fee. Category: AC

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

Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR 970-353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/highland-hills Age group: 5-17 years Junior golf program. Fee. Category: AT

Impact Dance Company at Canyon Concert Ballet 1031 Conifer St., FC 970-231-0844, ww.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years Age-appropriate contemporary modern dance activities. Fee. Category: AR

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Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy 117 W. 2nd St., LV, 970-817-4266 www.facebook.com/iwmaa Age group: 4 years-Adults Kungfu/pencak silat for kids and families. Training benefit for life. Fee. Category: AT Inspiration Riding Academy 41755 CR 29, Pierce, 970-402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Hunter jumper lessons. Saddle Club. Lesson horses available. Summer camps. Fee. Category: AT, DC International Black Belt Academy 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 970-330-5425 https://ibba.us 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, 970-350-9485 greeleyrec.com/aquatics-facilities/ splash-parks Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Jumpin’ 6055 Sky Pond Dr., Ste. P100, LV 970-776-9756, 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 970-204-9977 https://ibba.us Age group: 5 years-Adults Kenpo Karate Jiu-Jitsu instruction for the whole family. Summer camps. Fee. Category: AT, DC Karate West. 3725 S. Mason St., FC 970-223-5566 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, 970-586-5990 www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneering, school groups, families. Fee. Category: AT, RC Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV Windsor Recreation Center 250 11th St., WS 970-308-0439, www.kidsniteout.org Age group: 7-14 years Supervised Saturday night fun with live DJ, activities, contests, more. Fee. Category: AT KinderCare Learning Centers FC, WS, 888-525-2780 www.kindercare.com Age group: Infant-12 years Before- and after-school, and enrichment programs. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Krav Maga Loveland 567 Denver Ave., LV, 970-412-7002 www.kravmagaloveland.com Age group: 5 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, 970-962-2727 www.lovgov.org Age group: All Open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fee. Category: AT Larimer Humane Society 3501 E. 71st St., LV 970-226-3647 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 612-839-0762 http:// larimeryouthrugby.teampages.com Age group: 7-14 years Touch, flag and tackle rugby for girls and boys. Fee. Category: AT, CO

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Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC 970-672-2020 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, 970-227-0303 www.KidsMusicFC.com Age group: 4-6 years. Fun curriculum for piano and total musicianship. Fee. Category: AR Lewis Tennis School 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 970-493-7000 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, 970-667-4939 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 970-532-0161 www.honservice.org Age group: Families Education, activities, recreation and resources for the whole family. Category: AC, AS, AT Lighthouse Dance 217 E. 4th St., LV, 970-667-2060 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 970-221-6730, 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, 970-472-1984 2251 Hampshire Rd., FC, 970-484-3932 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 Little Lab Preschool 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 970-223-3939 www.littlelabpreschool.com Age group: 2.5-6 years Hands-on science and math curriculum. Fee. Category. AC Lobos Football Technique Camp c/o Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W. Swallow Rd., FC, 970-488-7016 www.rockyathletics.org/page/3114/mn 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 970-581-3553 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, 970-356-7104 440 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-667-2091 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, 970-663-9999 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 970-962-2410 www.thelovelandmuseum.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 970-412-2320, www. lovelandpreschool.org Age group: 2-5 years Parents and teachers cooperate to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment. Fee. Category: AC

Mathnasium 2733 Council Tree Ave. #107, FC 970-514-3202 www.mathnasium.com/fortcollins Age group: Grades 2-12 Math tutoring. Fee. Category: AC

Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC, 970-482-2787, www.moafc.org Age group: All A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities. Fee. Category: AR

McTeggart Irish Dancers 1532 E. Mulberry St., Unit B, FC 440 N. Lincoln Ave., LV www.mcteggart.org Age group: 5 years-Adults Irish dance for the whole family. Fee. Category: AT

Music Workshops & Camps at CSU CSU, FC, 970-491-5529 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 Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV, 970-962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Age group: All Child/teen programs, story times. Fee. Category: AC

Mighty Kicks Northern Colorado, 970-682-4898 www.MightyKicksNorthernCO.net Age group: 2-8 years Introductory soccer program focusing on the overall development of each child using an age-specific curriculum. Fee. Category: AT

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

Moore Martial Arts 514 Main St., WS, 970-686-1247 www.facebook.com/mooremartialarts Age group: 4 years-Adults Teaching true self-defense with a combination of Anshinkai-do Karate and Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo. Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Swim Club LV, 970-744-4254 www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 4 years-College Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 4 through college. Fee. Category: AT

Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart St., FC, 970-235-1336 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

Loveland Youth Gardeners 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 970-579-0828 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

Mountain Sage Community School 2310 E. Prospect Rd.,Ste. A FC 970-568-5456, www.mountainsage.org Age group: Grades K-8 A charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living. Fee. Category: AC

Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS, 970-674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, viola, cello, electric bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe. Private lessons and summer camps. Fee. Category: AR

Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 970-221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: All Open swimming, lessons, teams. 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 New World Sports @ Gearage Outdoor Sports 142 Remington St., FC 970-416-6803 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8-18 years old Guided biking, hiking and rafting tours. Outdoor sports gear and rentals. Fee. Category: AT No Barriers USA 605 S. College Ave. #101, FC 970-484-3633 www.nobarriersusa.org Age group: 10 years-Adults Adventures that build leaders and help people gain confidence. Fee/Free. Category: AT, RC NoCo Ice Center—Junior Eagles 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 970-206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years-Adults Hockey and skating for youth & adult. Serving FC, GR, LV, WS. Fee. Category: AT NOCO Kids Academy & Kids Camp (formerly Choice City Christian Camp) 1584 Taurus Ct., LV 970-282-0888 www.nocokidsacademy.com Age group: 5-12 years Faith-based early childhood program and summer day camp with daily field trips. Fee. Category: AC, DC

NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater 1296 Main St. Unit D, WS 407-970-7504, www.nocotheatrix.com Age group: 4-18 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 PreK-8 Competitive and recreational leagues, camps and clinics for boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, CO NORCO Volleyball Club 4539 Viking Way, LV 970-667-5005 www.norcovolleyball.com Age group: 4-18 years Private lessons, camps, clinics, league for girls and boys. Fee. Category: AT, DC Northern Colorado Orcas Johnstown, FC, LV, WS www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 8+ years For anyone who likes music, dance and swimming. Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado RUSH Baseball Club 1001 E. Harmony Rd. #379, FC, www.nocorush.com Age group: Youth Competitive baseball builds technical skills and essential teammate behaviors. Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Rush Soccer 4681 W. 20th St. #203, GR 970-351-6255 www.norcorush.com Age group: 8-19 years Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive. Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps UNC, GR, 970-351-2090 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

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Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 970-206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 5-18 years Competitive and rec teams with clinics and summer programs. Fee. Category: AT

Play-Well TEKnologies FC, LV, 512-757-4371 www.play-well.org Age group: Grades K-8 LEGO-inspired engineering classes, camps and workshops. Fee. Category: AS, DC

Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC, 970-221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 2+ years Classes, programs, sports, camps. Fee. Category: Category: AC, AT, 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 970-221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: All Programs encouraging ongoing literacy, curiosity and imagination, plus summer reading challenges. Fee. Category: AC

OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo 4520 N. Garfield Ave., LV www.omscolorado.com Age group: 7 years-Adults Olympic taekwondo, self-defense classes, workshops, private lessons, camps, parties. Category: AT Opera Fort Collins Educational Outreach Programs FC, 970-482-0220, www.opera fortcollins.com/season-events Age group: Grades K-12 Students learn elements of opera culminating in a musical performance. Fee. Category: AR Partners EP, 970-577-9348 530 S. College Ave. Unit 1, FC 970-484-7123 710 11th Ave. #106, GR, 970-378-6501 www.poweredbypartners.org Age group: 7-17 years One-to-one mentoring relationship between adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and/or academic lives. Free. Category: CO Piano & Guitar Institute 2170 W. Drake Rd. Ste. B-8, FC 970-206-4930 1296 Main St., Unit C, WS 970-686-9660 www.PianoInstituteLLC.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres. Fee. Category: AR, DC

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Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 1410 E. 11th St., LV, 970-663-3173 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, 970-490-3204 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, 970-821-9410 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 4-11 years Youth dance, yoga, weight lifting, basketball, swimming. Fee. Category: AT Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center 7755 Greenstone Tr., FC, 970-206-0381 Age group: 2 1/2-5 years www.redeemerconnect.com Half-day programs. Fee. Category: AC

Ripple Effect Martial Arts 2948 Council Tree Ave. #137, FC 970-282-3714 4870 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown 970-829-1837 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 970-493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: Grades PreK-5 Summer day camp sessions. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play. Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC RJ’s Amazing Entertainment/ Artsy Events FC, LV, WS, 970-377-0093 www.artsyevents.com/ Age group: 2+ years Parties, airbrush tattoos, face painting, balloon animals, more. Fee. Category: AR

Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC, 970-226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6-18 years Indoor archery range offering equipment and lessons for all skill levels. Fee. Category: AT

Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Northern Colorado, 970-622-0055 www.roojumps.com Age group: All Interactive and inflatable play areas for events. Fee. Category: AT

Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club 3307 S. College Ave. #200-1, FC 970-631-9310, www.feverhoops.com Age group: Grades 3-11 Club basketball for boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, CO

Safe Routes to School FC, 970-416-2357 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

Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 970-586-4031 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years Summer classes, lessons, camps for all. Fee. Category: AR, RC

Science Matters Northern Colorado FC, GR, 303-805-9287 www.sciencematters.tv Age group: K-6 After school STEM programs and summer camps. Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC

Rollerland Skate Center 324 S. Link Ln., FC, 970-482-0497 www.rollerlandskatecenter.com Age group: Grades K-12 School fundraisers, birthday parties, school-break skates, private parties Fee. Category: AT

Silicon STEM Academy Online/Denver 303-800-0011 www.siliconstemacademy.com Age group: 8-17 years Summer STEM camps in robotics, programming, stop-motion animation and mobile apps. Fee. Category: DC Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St., L 970-962-2487 www.cityofloveland.org/smallfries Age group: 3-5 years Preschool program that focuses on cognitive, language, physical and social-emotional development. Fee. Category: AC Songwoods Studio 1337 Riverside Ave. #3, FC 970-614-5691 www.songwoods.com Age group: Youth-Adults Voice, piano, guitar, ukelele lessons. Fee. Category: AR

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Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC www.fcgov.com/golf/junior-program.php Age group: 5-17 years Beginner and intermediate golf classes. Fee. Category: AT

The Summit 4455 N. Fairgrounds Ave., WS 970-663-6363, www. playatthesummit.com Age group: All Bowling, laser tag, arcade, more. Fee. Category: AT

Speech & Language Stimulation Center 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C, Ste. 100 FC, 970-495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com Age group: All Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, social-pragmatic language, vocal-cord issues, more. Fee. Category: AC

Sunrise Splash Park 325 12th St., GR, 970-350-9485 https://greeleyrec.com/aquaticsfacilities Age group: All Fee. Category: AT

Spring Creek School 1900 Remington St., FC 970-224-4240 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 FC, 970-391-2613 www.sproutinup.com Age group: 5-11 years Choose from Junior Farmer oneday experiences or week-long day camp options. Fee. Category: DC Starflower Dance Company 751 Pine Tree Dr., EP, 970-593-8424 www.facebook.com/ StarflowerDanceCompany Age group: 6 years-Adults Private and group dance and fitness classes for all ages and ability levels. Fee. Category: AR, AT The Studio 3307 S. College Ave., FC 970-223-8155 www.thestudioco.com Age group: 2 years-Adults Dance and music classes and camps. Fee. Category: AR, DC Studio West Dance Center 1640 Riverside Ave. #300, FC 970-225-1611, www.swdcfc.com Age group: 3-17 years Summer day camps and workshops. Fee. Category: AR, DC

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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: AC, AS, BS, DC Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-667-3510 www.sweetheartlanes.net Age group: All Leagues, parties and open bowling. Fee. Category: AT Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV, 970-667-3915 www.sylvandale.com Age group: 6-18 years Old-fashioned family camp, trail rides, hay rides, camp fires. Fee. Category: DC, RC Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., FC, 970-493-2628 1209 Maple Dr., LV, 970-667-7240 www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Tennis Association of Greeley GR, 970-356-5326 www.facebook.com/ Tennis-Association-ofGreeley-167234287334967 Age group: Varies Junior tennis programs and tournaments. Fee. Category: AT

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Thompson Valley Preschool 803 E. 16th St., LV, 970-667-6552 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, 970-226-0306 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 970-381-3499 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 970-493-3838 www.transfortcollins.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Instruction in self-defense, physical and personal fitness. Fee. Category: AT Tutor Doctor FC, 303-963-9711 www.tutoringnoco.com Age group: School age One-on-one, in-home tutoring. Fee. Category: AC UNC Baseball Camps UNC, GR www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Age group: Grades 2-12 Offering several baseball camps. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Bear PAW (Physical Activity Week) Camp UNC campus, GR www.unco.edu/nhs/sportexercise-science/unc-active-schoollab/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 970-302-4132 https://camps.jumpforward.com/ edmccaffreyfootballcamps Age group: Grades 1-12 Multiple day/overnight camps designed to develop football skills. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR 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 Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR 970-351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/leadership-enrichmentprogram.aspx Age group: Grades 11 & 12 For high-ability learners looking to be challenged. Fee. Category: AC, RC UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 970-351-2983 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 Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR 970-351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram Age group: 4 years-Grade 12 Enrichment program for gifted and talented high-ability learners. Fee. Category: AC, 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, 970-351-2998 http://uncbears.com/ sports/2014/10/ 13/GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: Grades 3-12 Open to boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

VanCo School of Art 155 N. College Ave., Ste. 201, FC 970-430-5113, www.vancoschool.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Offers classical training for artists with a passion to learn and create. Fee. Category: AR, DC

UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 970-351-1713, http://uncbears. com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: 5-8, 9-17 years Offering several camps in June. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

Village Green Pool 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC 970-493-2099 www.villagegreenpool.com Age group: Birth-18 years Swimming, diving, wading pool, swim teams, swim lessons, tennis. Friendly neighborhood community. Fee. Category: AT

UNC Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR, 970-351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/young-child-program.aspx Age group: 4-10 years Enrichment program for children who demonstrate unique talents and abilities. Fee. Category: AC, DC United Soccer Club 1327 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit B, LV 970-461-9358, www.thompsonsoccer.org Age group: 8-18 Competitive and rec programs in spring and fall. Fee. Category: AT, DC

Village Green Synchronized Swim Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC 970-493-2099 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

Wee Love Preschool 3800 W. 20th St., GR, 970-339-3305 www.weelovepreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Premier, nonprofit, parent-cooperative school providing an academically focused program. Fee. Category: AC Whetstone Climbing 220 Smokey St., FC, 970-795-8356 www.whetstoneclimbing.com Age group: 4-17 years Non-competitive programs tailored to growth of individual climbers. Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Windsor Gymnastics Academy 687 Academy Ct., WS, 970-686-6175 www.windsorgymnasticsacademy.com Age group: 18 months-12 years Competitive and rec teams. Summer day camp, fun activities. Fee. Category: AT, DC Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 970-674-3500 www.recreationliveshere.com Age group: All Pool, sports, programs and activities. Fee. Category: AT

Windsor Wrestling Club 31725 Great Western Dr., WS 970-539-3069 www.windsoryouthwrestling.com Age group: 6-15 years Fee. Category: AT, CO Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 4th St. SE, LV, 970-962-2435 www.lovgov.org/services/parksrecreation/ chilson-recreation-center/ swimming Age group: All Fee. Category: AT YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 970-586-3341, www.ymcarockies.org Age group: All Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Fee. Category: DC, RC Young People’s Learning Centers 209 E. Plum St., FC, 970-482-1212 405 Mathews St., FC, 970-490-3064 www.childhooddoneright.com Age group: 5-15 years Fun child and teen camps. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC

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greeley district 6 news McAuliffe is first major bond project completed After two years of ongoing construction at S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy, during which students and staff at the Greeley school worked around the renovation and addition project, the building finally opened to the public tours and ribbon cutting. A McAuliffe third grader, one of the individuals who uses the school every day, gave the remodeled building his full approval—with one, minor drawback. “I love it,” said 9-year-old Ryland Nield, whose mother, Lara, is a thirdgrade teacher in a room across the hall. “I love that it’s so much bigger. You can get lost easily and it’s a lot of walking.” McAuliffe, which expanded to a kindergarten through eighth-grade building in 2016, has an enrollment of 890 students with more than 900 students expected next year. Nield’s older sister, Cadence, an 11-year-old McAuliffe fifth grader, is pleased to be in a permanent classroom. Earlier this year, Cadence had class in an elementary music room because of the construction. For three weeks before the holiday break, her class was in an elementary STEM lab. Cadence takes sixth-grade math in a new section of the building. “It’s much bigger,” Cadence said of her classrooms. “In the portables, the walls were thin. I like that we don’t have to walk inside to outside and outside to inside.” The building, with a 55,000 squarefoot addition, is the first major project to be completed through funding of the $395 million bond issue passed in 2019, according to the school district. The estimated cost of the McAuliffe project is expected to be around $27.5 million. District 6 chief of communications Theresa Myers said that some work continues at McAuliffe and the cost will go up “slightly.” Madison Alison, a fifth-grade teacher and former District 6 student, spent her three previous years working in a portable classroom. She said one of the 22

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most important differences in the school this year is a general sense of unity. “We’re all inside under one roof and it’s been incredible,” Alison said. “We have our own rooms, we’ve unpacked our boxes and we have our own space. It’s definitely impacted our school community.” McAuliffe opened to the staff and the approximately 890 students on Jan.

4, the first day after winter vacation. District 6 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by guests from the school district, the city of Greeley and construction and engineering partners. The work at McAuliffe included a new gymnasium, a new secure front office and entrance, expanded cafeteria, new STEM labs and a new wing of

classrooms. With the addition, the 16 portable classrooms previously on site to manage overcrowding were removed earlier this month. “It’s so fun to see the collaboration of teachers and all nine grades in one building,” McAuliffe principal Jeff Petersen said in his remarks to the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was held in an open foyer adjacent to the main entrance. Petersen added his thanks to District 6 boards of education, past and present, for the work at the school. Petersen also thanked school district voters “who saw that the bond needed to happen.” McAuliffe physical education teacher John Paxton has been at the school for nearly a decade. This is the first time in all those years Paxton has had a full-sized gymnasium—94 feet long—to host middle school sports. Prior to this year, student-athletes at McAuliffe have used facilities at Maplewood. The larger gym also allows for more space and room for bigger middle-school-age students in Paxton’s

classes. He said they moved into the gym in November. “It was hard having 25 middle school students in an elementary gym,” he said. “I compare it to a regular hotel room and a suite. It took me four days (to adapt). ‘Oh, my gosh, I have my own gym, my own building and my own place to work with the kids.’” The addition to the school shifted the front door to the north side of the building, overlooking 4th Street. All traffic at the school is designed to enter from the west and then exits the parking lot onto 4th Street heading east. The traffic pattern was developed to relieve traffic congestion in residential neighborhoods on the other side of 51st Avenue, according to the district. District 6 superintendent Deirdre Pilch also recognized voters for their “gift” to the teachers and students at McAuliffe with the passage of the bond. “The significant investment the community has made, the bond is going to have an impact on student learning long after we’re gone,” Pilch added.

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poudre school district news PSD students, staff gave back match or meet. It’s about building a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves. Watch a recap of PSD athletics on Poudre School District’s YouTube channel. SUPERINTENDENT KINGSLEY LEARNS ABOUT PSD STAFF Look out for Superintendent Brian Kingsley as he digs in and gets to work with PSD employees. Stay tuned for the first episode in the series featuring Prima Vera, a bus driver here in PSD. Watch the video series teaser on PSD’s YouTube channel. On most school days, you’ll find Nancy Hazelrigg spending her afternoons at Irish Elementary School. You may see her helping teachers and staff by organizing offices, classrooms and student materials. She may be working with students, playing educational games with them, practicing reading and writing or assisting them with homework or scholastic book orders. “There is nothing better you can do than help kids be good students and learn to be good citizens,” says the dedicated Poudre School District volunteer about why she shows up at Irish every day. EVELYN TRAUT, REMEMBERED Former founding Principal of Traut Elementary School Art Dillon fondly remembers Evelyn Traut, the school’s namesake, through memories of tours of her garden, brunch at her home and, most recently, a picnic last July for the school’s retired teachers. “Miss Evelyn has been an inspiring example through the numerous ways she stayed active and invested in others through her life,” Dillon says, reflecting on his friend, who died at 95 in December 2021. “At Traut, Evelyn was a much-loved, regular member of 24

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the community. She came often to read to the students. ”Traut’s’ visits, Dillon says, were a highlight for students, who flocked to the devoted PSD educator. STUDENT-ATHLETES FOSTER SENSE OF BELONGING IN PSD Supported by coaches, friends and their school communities, PSD studentathletes show that there’s much more to playing a sport than winning a game,

INTRAMURALS HELP STUDENTS CONNECT Austin, a seventh grader, was getting bored at home during COVID, so he decided to join the intramural sports program at his school, Cache La Poudre Middle School. “I was able to meet people from different grade-levels and build new friendships,” says Austin, who participated in whiffle ball and basketball summer camp.

It was easy making new friends, Austin said, because everyone wanted to connect after being stuck at home during the pandemic. Being with people again and playing sports was his favorite part of the experience. COATS AND BOOTS PROGRAM AND BUSINESS PARTNERS TEAM UP A kindergartner recently walked up to a Poudre School District teacher nervously wringing her hands. The teacher waited eagerly to hear what she had to say. “Thank you for the boots,” said the young student quietly. “I wore them yesterday and they are really cozy. ”In a year unlike any other, businesses and organizations continue to step up to help PSD kids, including the North Fort Collins Business Association, which has set out to keep kids warm this year, rising above obstacles like supply chain issues. Read more at psdschools. org/news. For the latest on COVID-19 protocols, visit the PSD 2021-22 Health and Safety webpage.

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thompson school district news The 50th anniversary of Title IX This year is the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a federal civil rights law that was passed as a section of the Education Amendments in 1972. To help commemorate the anniversary, TSD is featuring a series of profiles of past district graduates who have a unique perspective on Title IX and who will share their personal stories on the impact it has had on their lives. LEXI EBERHARDT—2019 LHS GRADUATE & 4-YEAR BASKETBALL PLAYER Lexi is currently a student at CSU and assistant coach for LHS women’s basketball team. When Lexi Eberhardt began playing basketball as a 5-year-old at the Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland, it was the beginning of a love for the sport that would carry her through high school and beyond. At Loveland High, Lexi played basketball all four years, in addition to playing for a club team 90 minutes away and participating in track at LHS. At just 5’6” tall, Lexi says being shorter just made her more determined to put in the work and effort to be successful. “It wasn’t easy. I have a really close group of girlfriends and friends. I didn’t get to go to the movies or go shopping or hang out with them a lot,” Lexi says. “In the long run though, I think it definitely paid off because I’m where I am today.” Where Lexi is today is in the middle of her junior year majoring in communications with a minor in sports management at Colorado State University, where she also played basketball for two years before deciding this year it was time to move to the coaching side of her beloved sport. “It was pretty sweet, the opportunity I had there. I’m very fortunate, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Lexi says. “I really grew as a person, and I felt like it taught me 26

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how to work harder … instilled a better work ethic in me.” Lexi says that going from playing every minute of every game as a varsity high school athlete to spending much less game time on the court as a college athlete taught her how to bounce back from hard times and how to be accountable. Then this year, after all those years of playing, Lexi says it was time for a change of pace and she decided to

transition from playing to coaching. “I knew if I was going to be done, I needed to still be around it. I have so much passion for basketball and what it’s done for me.” As the assistant varsity coach at Loveland High, Lexi’s main role is to teach the guards, which was her primary position all through her playing years. “To me, it’s important that the girls are playing hard and doing great on the court, but off the court I also want them to work hard in the classroom. I want them to be respectful to the community and people around them. Being an overall good person can really take you far in life.” Lexi learned many of these lessons playing basketball, but she also has a very tightknit family that she credits with making her who she is. Lexi comes from an athletic, competitive family, including her father, who played on a state championship football team and

played football in college, a mother who was a dancer and played basketball, an older brother who played football at Loveland High School and for the University of Wyoming, and twin younger sisters who Lexi now coaches at LHS. “I never thought I’d have the opportunity to coach my sisters, but it’s the best thing in the world,” Lexi says. “They’re great humans and I love it.” With a goal of one day being the head coach of her own team, Lexi says she is so grateful for the opportunities Title IX has created in her life. “Going through this process and playing sports is proof that Title IX works,” Lexi says. “I’m proof that it does. Everything that’s happened has made me a better person, and I wouldn’t be playing and now coaching basketball if it weren’t for Title IX. It really gives females an opportunity to do the same thing as males.”

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MARCH 2022

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

FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

THIRD WEDNESDAYS Virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Training Anyone can learn the three steps– Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)–to help save a life from suicide in these virtual community training sessions. Registration required to receive meeting link. Alliance For Suicide Prevention of Larimer County Zoom meeting. https://bit.ly/3Gv0szv. THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Colorado Children’s Day Founded by long-time Loveland resident Annie Hall who believed children deserved a day dedicated to celebration and enjoyment. Enjoy fun games, demos, interactive booths. All ages. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St, LV. 1–3pm. www.lovgov.org/childrensday.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Young Adult Job Fair Hiring event with local businesses for young people ages 15–24. Bring Social Security number for quick registration. Island Grove Events Center 425 N 15th Ave., GR. 5–7:30pm. https://greeleygov.com. SATURDAY, MARCH 5 63rd Annual 4-H Carnival Carnival games, food, bake sale, prize drawings and live auctions with all funds generated assisting Larimer County 4-H programs. All ages. Larimer County Fairgrounds, The Ranch, First National Bank Bldg., LV. 10am–5pm. www.treventscomplex.com. MARCH 11 & 12 Grow with Me Kids Sale Northern Colorado’s biggest sale for gently used baby, kids and maternity clothes, toys, books, shoes, baby and maternity items. The Ranch Events Complex, First National Bank Bldg., LV. Friday 10am– 7pm; Saturday, 8am–2pm. www.growwithmesale.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Hoppy Go Lucky Walk/Run 5K & Community Celebration Race starts/ends in Centennial park followed by live music/entertainment, food/beverages and family activities. Awards for best times for females/ males/teens/kids/dogs, best dressed dog/ runner. All ages. Centennial Park, 3815 Harrison Ave., Wellington. 8:45am–1pm. www.eventbrite.com/o/soul-squaredbrewing-40673786343. Blarney on the Block Parade 8th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Downtown Greeley. 2:30pm. www. greeleydowntown.com/special-events/firstnational-bank-blarney-on-theblock-parade. SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Belong: Open House Fundraiser for The Family Center/La Familia Family-friendly event with food trucks, a mobile bar and tours to learn how the organization supports families in northern Colorado. The Family Center/La Familia, 309 Hickory St #5, FC. 2–5pm. https:// thefamilycenterfc.org/belong.

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NEW

Writing Contest Local Author Teresa R. Funke and Northern Colorado Writers team up to offer aspiring young writers a chance to shine.

eresa Funke well remembers the first time one of her poems was published in a district-wide magazine while she was in middle school. She’d been dreaming since the fifth grade of becoming an author when she grew up, and this early publication made that dream seem possible. While conducting author visits in area schools, Funke is often asked where young writers can submit their work. She noticed some of the more established local writing contests had disappeared, so she approached her friend, Amy Rivers, director of Northern Colorado Writers, and proposed they offer a writing contest for upper-elementary and middle-school students. This year’s pilot program involves 10 local schools who’ve been invited to submit student work to the inaugural “Writing Heights Youth Writers Contest.” Students can enter in three categories: personal essay or narrative writing; poetry; and creative expression (which could include anything from song lyrics to a comic strip). Winning entries will be published in a printed anthology later this spring. “It’s important for kids to see their work in print,” said Funke. “That’s when you feel like a real writer.” This year’s writing prompts center around themes in Funke’s own books, including her Home-Front Heroes children’s series set in World War II. Participating schools are receiving free copies of Teresa’s books, and students will be asked to consider how navigating difficult times (like the war or this current pandemic) challenges us to stay strong.

“With the middle-schoolers especially, Amy and I wanted to give the students a chance to tell us what the experience of living through the pandemic has been like for them. We want to give children a voice in this history.” Funke designed the contest pulling from her own experience working with the schools and with input from local teachers and educators. Rivers and her team are hosting the contest and will take it over entirely starting in the 2022-23 school year. “I’m eager to see what we learn from the pilot program this year and where Amy and her fabulous team will take the contest in the future,” said Funke.

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LIBRARY EVENTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Getting Crafty: Adventure Buddies Are you ready to get stitching? Imagine and create a tiny adventuring companion. Ages 6–12. Clearview Library District Zoom meeting. Register to receive meeting link. Virtual, Zoom link. 4:30–5pm. 970686-5603, https://clearview.libnet.info/ event/6085300.

SECOND TUESDAYS We Are Board Hang out and play board games with your friends. Bring your favorite game or select from the library’s collection. Snacks provided! Ages 12–19. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 4–6pm. www.mylibrary.us.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Rainbows and Prisms Learn about color and light through games and art. Ages 2–5 with caregivers. Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 10am. www.lovlib.org/events.

MONDAYS Homeschool Hangout Weekly event for homeschoolers, virtual learners and traditional students to socialize with one another while doing a different game, craft or movie. Ages 11–19. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 3:30–5pm. www.mylibrary.us.

Loteria Mexicana for Teens Play while practicing your Spanish and win prizes! Loteria Mexicana is a traditional game similar to Bingo. Ages 11–17. Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 4:30–5:30pm. www.lovlib.org/events. FRIDAYS Beyond the Classroom Interactive, enrichment experiences are ideal for online or home-schoolers and more. March topics include: origami bugs, and James and the Giant Peach book to movies. Registration required. Grades 3–5. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2–3pm. www.mylibrary.us. SATURDAYS Family Fun Saturdays Fun STEM projects and activities for the family every week. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 2–4pm. www.mylibrary.us. MARCH 1 THROUGH 31 Story Stroll: Call Me Tree/Llámame Árbol Interactive self-guided story stroll experience featuring “Call Me Tree/ Llámame Árbol” by Maya Christina Gonzales. All ages. Downtown Fort Collins, FC. www.poudrelibraries.org.

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Family Art Challenge: Comic Strip Adventure This month’s challenge has your family creating a comic strip of an adventure you have experienced. Pick up kits at WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS and listen to overview on Facebook All ages. Registration required. Clearview Library District Facebook meeting. 4–4:30pm. 970-686-5603, https://clearview.libnet. info/event/6089909.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Weird Science: Clever Compasses Investigate the skills to navigate in the wild. Explore magnetic science and build your own functional compasses! Kits available beginning March 3. Ages 6–12. Clearview Library District Zoom meeting. Register to receive meeting link. Virtual, Zoom link. 4:30–5pm. 970686-5603, https://clearview.libnet.info/ event/6085382. MARCH 13 THROUGH 20 See the Sea at Council Tree Stop by to create a piece of art to add to the “Ocean of Possibilities” interactive mural. Supplies provided. All ages/ abilities/imaginations. Council Tree Library Community Room, 2733 Council Tree Ave. #200., FC. www.poudrelibraries.org. MONDAY, MARCH 14 Teen Video Game Tournament Test your skills to earn awesome prizes! Group and single player opportunities. No registration required. Ages 11–17. Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 4:30–5:30pm. www.lovlib.org/events.

MARCH 7 THROUGH 14 Storytime Take-Home Kit: Spring Flowers Pick up a children’s storytime kit for lots of flowery fun and a craft, while supplies last. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

School’s Out: Ants Children will learn about ants with Patrick Pulis, 4-H youth developer and take home their own ant farm. Registration required. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2–3pm. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Yoganna Relax for Teens Virtual event to learn ancient and modern techniques such as yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi and mindful breathing, to help teens manage life stressors. Register to receive meeting link. Poudre River Library District Zoom meeting. 5–6pm. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Riverside Spring Break: Lego Art Create works of art with and inspired by Legos. No registration required. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 4–5pm. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

I Survived: My Wilderness Adventure Learn some useful survival skills and how to take care of others. Kits available beginning March 1. Ages 6–12. Clearview Library District YouTube channel. 6–6:30pm. 970-686-5603, https:// clearview.libnet.info/event/6085850.

Teen Cooking Challenge: Campfire Fries (with Take’n’Make Kit) Make delicious foil packet fries over a campfire or in the oven. Kits available beginning March 7. Ages 12–18. Register to receive meeting link. Clearview Library District Zoom meeting. 6–7pm. 970686-5603, https://clearview.libnet.info/ event/6085835.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Clearview Homeschooler’s Academy: Take a Hike! Enjoy some fun activities and learn about hiking in our beautiful Colorado. Kits available beginning March 8. All ages. Clearview Library District YouTube channel. 1–2pm. 970-686-5603, https://clearview. libnet.info/event/6085868.

Getting Crafty: Make a Map Create maps of the U.S., Colorado or another special place, adding markers to track our journeys. Kits available beginning March 10. Ages 6–12. Clearview Library District Zoom meeting. Register to receive meeting link. 4:30– 5pm. 970-686-5603, https://clearview. libnet.info/event/6085326.

Riverside Spring Break: Northern Colorado Wildlife Center Learn all about Northern Colorado animals and what’s involved to rescue, care for and release patients back to the wild. No registration required. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 4–5pm. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Y is for Yoga (and Stories) Build literacy skills and healthy minds and bodies through books, songs, rhymes and yoga. Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 10–11am. www.lovlib.org/events.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Lil STEAM: Build a Camping Shelter Monthly meeting to hear a story and explore the story’s theme with a STEAMrelated activity. This month, build shelters using toothpicks and marshmallows. Kits available beginning March 9. Ages 3–5. Clearview Library District Zoom meeting. Register to receive meeting link. 10– 10:30am. 970-686-5603, https://clearview. libnet.info/event/6085186. Riverside Spring Break: Family Movie Night Watch “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” No registration required. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 5:30–7pm. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup. THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Create ‘n Donate Gather with friends to make something to donate to our community! There is potential for students to complete community service hours. Registration required. All ages. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 4–5pm. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup. Loteria Mexicana Have fun and win prizes playing this traditional game similar to Bingo that the whole family can play! The event is free, and mostly in Spanish. All ages. Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 4:30–5:30pm. www.lovlib.org/events.

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What is a National Park? Virtual program where Rocky Ranger will teach kids about National Parks. Grades 3–5. Loveland Public LibraryZoom meeting. 1–2pm. www.lovlib.org/events. School’s Out: Butterfly Pavilion Bug Safari Meet invertebrates from around the globe, hear about characteristics, where and how they live, and why they are important in our world. Ages 3+. Registration required. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2–3pm. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup. SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Teen Volunteer Service Project Give back to your community! This project counts towards fulfilling volunteer service requirements. Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 1–4pm. www.lovlib.org/events. MONDAY, MARCH 28 School’s Out: Crafternoon When school’s out, library crafts are in! All ages and families welcome. No registration required. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., Evans. 3–4pm. https://mylibrary.evanced.info/signup. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 We Dream in STEAM: The Mighty Ants Learn fascinating information about ants. Kits available beginning March 23. Ages 9–12. Clearview Library District Zoom meeting. Register to receive meeting link. 4:30–5pm. 970-686-5603, https:// clearview.libnet.info/event/6085194.

CONNECT TO NATURE

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS The Gardens Read and Seed in English, en Español ¡Es tiempo de explorar en los Jardines! Garden story, movement/song plus natureinspired activity. Ages 2–4 with adult. Registration required. Free/members; $8/ non-member child; $11/ non-member adult (includes gardens/butterfly house.) Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., FC. English M/T 10:15–11am & 11:15am–Noon; Spanish Sat. 10:15–11am. www.fcgov.com/gardens/read-and-seed. SATURDAYS, MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26 Bald Eagle Viewing Drop in to watch the bald eagles that nest in Larimer County and learn eagle facts, history, sounds and more from volunteer naturalists. River Bluffs Open Space and Poudre River Trail, 6371 E. CR 32 E, WS 10am–noon. www.fcgov.com/events. MARCH 15 THROUGH 18 Early Bird Gets the Worm Workshop Worm composting/bird education: make a bird feeder and a pot a new plant. Ages 5–10. Garbage Garage Education Center, 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC. 10:30–11:30am or 12:30– 1:30pm. 970-498-5772 https://lcsweducationcenter.eventbrite.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Skygazing Volunteers from the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provide telescopes and share knowledge about the stars, planets, galaxies and more. Registration suggested. Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, Carpenter Rd./CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of Carpenter Rd., FC. 7–9pm. www.fcgov.com/events. FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Skygazing Volunteers from the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society provide telescopes and share knowledge about the stars, planets, galaxies and more. Registration encouraged. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, 6550 W CR 38 E, FC. 8–10pm. https://offero.larimer.org/calendar.

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MUSEUM EVENTS

SECOND THURSDAYS Greeley History Museum: Museum at Twilight Explore the galleries and enjoy light refreshments during evening hours. In March, learn more about weather observations in Weld County. Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St., GR. 4–8pm. 970-350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com. THROUGH MARCH 13 Katie Caron With unexpected and self-reflective materials, Colorado artist Caron generates immersive environments that both reflect upon and question individual influence within the social landscape. All ages. $7/ages 13+. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave, LV. Museum hours. www.thelovelandmuseum.org. THROUGH APRIL 10 Jennie Kiessling: In the Garden, In the Distance In small painted and drawn works, artist Jennie Kiessling explores the heights of geometric abstraction rooted in a personal structure. All ages. $7/ages 13+. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave, LV. Museum hours. www.thelovelandmuseum.org. THROUGH MAY 1 Tom Mazzullo Exhibit Works in metalpoint, an old drawing medium that employs precious metal to make marks on surfaces. All ages. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave. LV. Museum hours. www.thelovelandmuseum.org. THROUGH MAY 21 Girl Scouts Impact the World Explore how Girl Scouts, started in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, evolved into a global movement. $5/adults; $3/students/ seniors Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 11am–5pm Tuesday–Saturday. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org. MARCH 4 THROUGH 21 Art Exhibit: District 6 High School Art Celebrate Youth Art Month with Greeley’s young creatives. Works include painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. Tointon Gallery for the Visual Arts, 651 10th Ave., GR. 9am– 5pm M–F; 9am–2pm Saturdays. greeleygov. com/activities/public-art/tointon-gallery.

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MARCH 9 THROUGH 11 Spring Into Song Workshop Recycling and music: move, learn and play. Make an upcycled musical instrument for yourself. Ages 3–6. Garbage Garage Education Center, 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd. FC. 10:30–11:30am. 970-498-5772 https://lcsweducationcenter.eventbrite.com. THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Youth Art: Impasto Rooster Learn to paint with a palette knife for a 3D rooster that will pop off the canvas. Grades 1–5. $24/member; $30/nonmember. Loveland Museum Beet Education Center, 201 E. 5th St, LV. 3:45–5pm. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org. FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Tot Art Class: Fox in Socks Children and their adult helpers will explore this Dr. Seuss favorite of tonguetwisting rhymes as they make 3D artwork. Ages 3–5 with an adult. $16/member; $20/non-member. Loveland Museum Beet Education Center, 201 E. 5th St, LV. 10– 11:30am. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Girl Scouts Impact the World Free admission day! Explore how Girl Scouts, started in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, evolved into a global movement. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 11am–5pm. 221-4600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Kid + Adult Art Class: Pet Portraits Bring an 8”x10” photocopy of a favorite furry/feathery friend to transfer onto canvas and then paint a fabulous portrait of your pet. Ages 5–12 with adult. $32/ member; $40/non-member. Loveland Museum Beet Education Center 201 E. 5th St, LV. 1–2:30pm. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Kid + Adult Art Class: Paint Pour Make an amazing marbleized painting on canvas with a paint, glue and water mixture–no brushes needed. Ages 5–12 with adult. $32/member; $40/nonmember. Loveland Museum Beet Education Center, 201 E. 5th St, LV. 1–2:30pm. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Informational Mural Workshop with Rafael Lopez Rafael López, the #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator, presents this interactive workshop on how to design and create your own murals. Preregister. Ages 16+. $10/person. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 6pm. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org. Courage, Confidence, and Character: Girl Scouts Changing the World Virtual program featuring Katie Singleton of Girl Scouts of Colorado. Register to receive meeting link. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures Zoom meeting. 6–7:30pm. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Kid + Adult Art Class: Tropical Sand Painting Learn how to “paint” with colored sand as you make a colorful, textured, tropical landscape. Ages 5–12 with adult. $32/ member; $40/non-member. Loveland Museum Beet Education Center 201 E. 5th St, LV. 5–6:30pm. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org. Youth Art: Picasso Faces Color, shape, dimension and fun as you create Picasso-inspired faces. Grades 1–5. $24/member; $30/non-member. Loveland Museum Beet Education Center 201 E. 5th St, LV. 3:45–5pm. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Youth Art: “Stained Glass” Window Learn how to use several types of media to make art that looks like glass. Grades 1–5. $24/member; $30/nonmember. Loveland Museum Beet Education Center, 201 E. 5th St, LV. 3:45–5pm. www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

ENTERTAINMENT

THROUGH MARCH 13 Curtains The musical comedy whodunit. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary. 970-744-3747, www.coloradocandlelight.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 The High Kings Playing 13 instruments between four members, this bands sets the standard for Irish folk bands around the world. $30–$56. Streaming available. Union Colony Civic Center, Monfort Concert Hall, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm. https://ucstars.com. Comedian Tom Papa Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts, and on the live stage. All ages. $39. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7:30pm. www.rialtotheatercenter.org. SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory Enjoy contortionists, unicyclists, trapeze artists and more. All ages. $15–$45. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. 970-221-6730, www.lctix.com. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure sharing stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences. $24.50–$75. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 6pm. 970-221-6730, www.lctix.com. SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Ajijaak on Turtle Island Experience the story of a young whooping crane separated from her family in a fire and how she makes her first migration on her own, finding her voice and a family through the interconnectedness of all of creation. $12–$15. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 2pm & 6pm. 970-221-6730, www.lctix.com. SUNDAY, MARCH 13 The Original Harlem Globetrotters Witness the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters’ newly reimagined Spread Game Tour with ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag and rim-rattling dunks. All ages. $28–$113. Budweiser Events Center, LV. 2pm. www.treventscomplex.com.

The Animated Orchestra with the Fort Collins Symphony Introduce children to orchestra instruments with this interactive musical story features a playful and curious ferret named Ari. $5/person or $20/family of five. Timberline Church, 2908 S Timberline Rd., FC. 2:30pm. 970-221-6730 www.lctix.com. Disney Princess—The Concert A quartet of Broadway, Disney Channel and animated film icons celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of songs, animation and stories. $20–$227.50. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. 970-221-6730, www.lctix.com. MARCH 17 THROUGH APRIL 16 Murder on the Orient Express Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery adapted by Ken Ludwig. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary. 970-744-3747, www.coloradocandlelight.com. SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Aretha: A Tribute Experience a powerful tribute performance to the “Queen of Soul,” featuring the Greeley Philharmonic Symphony as they accompany Capathia Jenkins and three time Grammy award nominee, Ryan Shaw. $25–$37. Streaming available. Union Colony Civic Center, Monfort Concert Hall, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm. https://ucstars.com. On A Winter’s Night Presenting the 25th anniversary concerts of “On A Winter’s Night” from star singsongwriters Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Christine Lavin and Patty Larkin. All ages. $45; $60 VIP. Rialto Theater 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7:30pm. www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 National Geographic Live: Nature Roars Back Experience the rebirth of an epic African wildlife park through the eyes of Emmy Award-winning natural history cinematographer Bob Poole. $12–$25 Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. 970-221-6730 www.lctix.com. MARCH 31 THROUGH APRIL 3 Disney On Ice: Mickey & Friends Mickey Mouse is joined by Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on a journey to discover his favorite memory of all time. All ages. $20–$65. Budweiser Events Center, LV. Times vary. www.treventscomplex.com.

ACTIVE-ITIES

MOST SATURDAYS Kids Nite Out Loveland & Windsor Kid’s Nite Out (KNO) Across America provides games and activities such as swimming, dancing to a DJ, sports tournaments, arts and crafts, and more with different themes each event. Ages 7–14. $15/person; dinner vouchers, +$7. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV or Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., WS. 7–10:30pm. www.kidsniteout.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Hoppy Go Lucky Walk/Run 5K & Community Celebration Race starts/ends in Centennial park followed by live music/entertainment, food/beverages and family activities. Awards for best times for females/ males/teens/kids/dogs, best dressed dog/ runner. All ages. Centennial Park, 3815 Harrison Ave., Wellington. 8:45am–1pm. www.eventbrite.com/o/soul-squaredbrewing-40673786343.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Blippi The Musical Live, on-stage production featuring the energetic and loveable character, Blippi, where children learn about the world around them while singing and dancing along. $25–$65. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 6pm. 970-221-6730, www.lctix.com.

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time out Is coming out of the closet the new staying closeted? Kids seem to understand that sexuality isn’t always black and white LEA HANSON

n past generations (and sadly still today, but less so), those who didn’t fall into the cis-gendered and heterosexual buckets of identities were expected—for the most part—to reject or push down those parts of themselves and live out the roles of being cis-gendered and heterosexual. In other words, they stayed in the closet. And, if they wanted others to know they identified as anything BUT those things, they needed to say so plainly and overtly. Out loud. And over and over… and over. I think the norm might be changing. My fifth grader already has friends who identify as a sexuality other than heterosexual. And there wasn’t some statement or “coming out,” they just have always been that way. I suspect that today’s kids won’t experience the same timeline of ‘before coming out’ and ‘after coming out’ like we did. Sure, the environments in which they’re raised GREATLY impact their emotional safety in this process… and I’m simply talking about my own child and the kids she knows. Those with the privilege of being able to openly be something other than straight. People in their 30s and 40s today were the first generation to hear the term ‘gender isn’t a binary.’ While above I’m discussing sexuality (not gender), the concept of a range of identities remains the same. My child—without me telling her—seems to understand naturally that the concept of sexuality isn’t rigid or black and white. And those who identify as hetero have only had sexual feelings about the opposite gender. Not to indicate I think everyone is bisexual, nor does my daughter or her friends… I am simply stating what I observe: the realities of the complexities of sexuality seem to

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be naturally apparent to them. This is opposed to humans learning one correct way to be, and when faced with the idea that they or someone they know falls outside of that way, having to adjust to “accept” or “tolerate” it. Additionally, I am observing kids these days do not make one identity of a person the overpowering or all-encompassing one. When they do have a friend who’s gay, it’s not their “gay friend.” Just this morning, my daughter said about her friend (whom I have known for years), “well, she’s

gay.” I said, “Since when?” and my daughter responded with a side eye and “uuuhhhh, since…. forever?” I was surprised I didn’t know this basic thing about this girl. But also proud that it meant so little it hadn’t come up in conversation. It’s true that “youth today” get a bad rep no matter what year it is. People hated “kids these days” in the 50s, 70s, 90s, and we do today, too. It’s also true that the younger generations are making the world a better place. And, I, for one, am here for it.

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