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THE NATURE DEFICIT Why today’s youth are in danger and what parents can do about it KATIE HARRIS
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n this age of technology, there is no question that modern youth spend less and less time interacting with nature. In fact, any simple look back through the generations of the past hundred years would show a clear and steady decline in the average amount of time that children spend outdoors in general. Kids these days are under house arrest,” says Kate Kosakowski, a kindergarten para at Harris Bilingual School in Fort Collins who has spent years advocating for kids to be outdoors as a volunteer with Children and Nature Connection of Northern Colorado. “Today’s kids are growing up in a bubble-wrapped, sanitized society where they are missing out on the connection
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Connecting kids with nature Kate Kosakowski has lots of ideas for you to get out and explore!
Go for a nature walk: Let your kids pick up a stick and play with it—sticks are the toys that have withstood evolution! Take a bike ride: The ability to ride bikes almost everywhere is a huge benefit of living in the northern Colorado area.
Hit the park: Almost everywhere in Fort Collins is within walking distance of a park—let your kids “break the school playground rules” and test their limits! Get over the fear factor: Stop consciously and unconsciously teaching your kids that the outdoors is a dangerous place. Don’t be afraid to get a little lost.
Start a small garden: Turn some soil, throw some seeds out and let your kids do the watering. Explore a natural area or open space: Let your kids take the lead, and when they stop to examine something stop with them. Learn to view the world through your child’s eyes. Live a little: If your child wants to dig a hole let her! If she wants to splash let her get wet! If she falls and scrapes her knee celebrate the new scar!
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with nature that older generations had,” she says. “Specifically they are missing out on the chance for unrestricted and unsupervised outdoor play.” Kosakowski says the biggest disparities she notices in the classroom between students who spend significant time outdoors and those who don’t are their imaginative abilities. “We see such a difference in kids who are exposed to green spaces, playing in the mud, and climbing trees,” she says. “They have higher executive functioning.” Kosakowski’s sentiments are echoed in the 2005 book “Last Child in the Woods,” in which author Richard Louv describes the range of behaviors frequently seen as a result of children spending less time outdoors in nature, coining the term “nature-deficit disorder.” In the article “No more naturedeficit disorder” posted by Louv on psychologytoday.com, he explains that the term was meant to describe “the psychological, physical and cognitive costs of human alienation from nature, particularly for children in their vulnerable developing years.” These costs, according to numerous studies done on the topic in years since, include an increase in mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as increased cases of attention deficit disorder (ADD), effects Kosakowski says she’s seen firsthand. “As an ADD kid myself, I thank God I was able to run and jump and play outside growing up,” she says. “Now in the classroom I see the difference in kids who have been able to play outdoors on their own.” In fact, multiple studies have found that microbiomes found in dirt are likely to provide natural immunity against mood disorders, which can in turn effect overall health, according to the article “Mental health may depend on creatures in the gut” published on scientificameri can.com on March 1, 2015. Other studies show physical health declining as a result of less time in nature. According to the National Recreation and Park Association’s website nrpa.org, the sedentary lifestyle and
decrease in outdoor time in today’s children has resulted in unprecedented and rising levels of obesity. Nrpa.org says that children today spend an average of only four to seven minutes per day outdoors in an unstructured environment, while spending an average 7.5 hours in front of electronic media. In addition to obesity, excessive amounts of screen time have recently been found to lead to an increase in Myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Just last month, Optometry Australia came out with new evidence that children are developing Myopia at a much earlier age—once uncommon before puberty, their studies find a significant increase in Myopia in children as young as 5. “A growing body of evidence now suggests that a lack of outdoor light is contributing to the development of myopia,” says Optometry Australia spokesman Luke Arundel in the article “Optometrists warn myopia is a ‘looming epidemic’ for screen-addicted children” published on news.com.au on March 10, 2017. In the article, Arundel stresses the importance of children spending a couple hours outside each day in order to avoid a huge jump in the number of nearsighted people in the world. In addition to the effects a lack of time in nature has on today’s youth, scientists and activists are concerned about the implications for the earth itself. According to nrpa.org, “By engaging with nature, individuals gain an understanding about the impact that their actions can have on our natural environment.” The site says that the disconnect between today’s youth and nature will likely lead to troubling effects on the future of conservation, as well as the future of our economy and the health and wellness of our communities. “By allowing our kids to gain confidence outdoors, to stimulate their senses and connect with nature, we raise kids who are respectful, in tune with their surroundings, and better able to thrive both in the classroom and outside of it,” says Kosakowski.
“We are creating our next stewards of the environment,” she says. They can’t protect something they’re not in love with.”
Get outdoors
Check out these sites for resources, ideas and community contacts. Children and Nature Connection Northern Colorado, www.kidsnatureconnection.org: Visit the website for more resources, ideas, and local community contacts. Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center, www.csuelc.org: Hike the trail system, visit the raptor center located on site, or sign up for one of the many classes and camps offered to all age groups. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, www.fcmod. org: Find maps of local natural areas inside the entrance to the museum. While there explore some of the native wildlife exhibits FCMoD has to offer. Gardens on Spring Creek, www.fcgov.com/ gardens: Explore the gardens with your child, or sign up for a nature-themed kids’ class. High Plains Environmental Center, www.suburb itat.org: Families without home gardens can rent a plot and try their hand at growing their own food, while getting a little dirty at the same time. Experienced gardeners are often available to offer tips and tricks. Larimer County 4H, www.larimer.colostate. edu/4h: Local clubs provide opportunities to learn about and create projects in areas of interest, including topics such as hiking, camping, backpacking, gardening, and animal care. Larimer County Open Space, www.co.larimer. co.us/parks: Call or visit online for a plethora of resources on local open spaces and outdoor activities. Local girl and boy scout programs, www. girlscoutsofcolorado.org and www.scouting.org: These programs offer opportunities for outdoor exploration and education, and are available almost everywhere. Poudre River Trail Corridor, www.poudretrail.org: Get started by visiting this Greeley/Windsor 21-mile interactive trail complete with informational signs to further your outdoor education experience.
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Camps for all abilities
Adventure camps cater to kids with special needs KATIE HARRIS
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very child can benefit from a well-structured, adventurepacked summer camp, and children with disabilities are no exception. In Colorado numerous camp programs have spent years perfecting the art of building confidence, independence, and friendships in youth with a range of disabilities. These camps allow youth the opportunity to challenge themselves with safe, personalized itineraries including activities such as ropes courses, hand cycling, kayaking, horseback riding, rock climbing and more. Read on for a list of available camps across the state, and call or visit online for more information and to register. Don’t wait—these highly popular camps fill up quickly!
Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Snowmass 970-315-0513 www.aspencamp.org
Adam’s Camp, Denver and surrounding areas 303-563-8290 www.adamscamp.org
Day camps are available to children of all ages who have experienced a brain injury. Programs take place June through August, in six-day increments with activities including river rafting, ropes course, hand cycling, wall climbing, and theme dance. The cost is $1890 per session, and registration is available online.
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 $1400$2900 per week, with scholarships available to qualifying campers.
Camps are designed to increase self-esteem, confidence and individual skills in deaf and hard of hearing individuals through activities such as rafting, high ropes and backpacking. Nine to 14 daylong summer camp sessions take place in June, July and August for 8- to 17-year-olds, and family camp for all ages will take place in August. Sessions run from $1099-$1199 ($200/person for family camp) and scholarships and payment plans are available. Brain Injury Alliance camps, Breckenridge 303-562-0401 www.biacolorado.org
Ascendigo Summer Adventures Camp, Glenwood Springs 970-927-3143 www.ascendigo.org
This specialized residential camp for children on the autism spectrum includes programs for all ability levels, ages 7 to 17. Course options include Alpine Sports, Lake Sports, Ranch Sports, and River Sports. Day camp and overnight camp sessions are available mid-June and run through mid-August. Pricing for camps is by week and starts at $1500. 12 | RMPARENT
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Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, Breckenridge 970-453-6422 www.boec.org
Camps for summer 2017 include Camp Little Tree, an overnight fiveday program for 8- to 12-year-olds with sensory integration impairments and attention deficits; Camp Big Tree, a similar program for 12- to 16-year-olds; and Camp Possible for 8- to 12-year-olds with cerebral palsy featuring three days of confidence and social skills building activities. Camp activities include hiking, rafting and rock climbing. All camps are held in June and July and prices for the camp start at $800.
Camp Paha, Lakewood 303-987-4866 www.lakewood.org/paha/
Camp Paha offers day camps for children with disabilities that include activities such as swimming, drama and hiking. Ages 6-17. Camp sessions take place June 12-July 28, with costs ranging from $930 for a 3-week session to $1860 to participate in the full 7-week summer camp.
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Camp takes place in six-day sessions beginning in late May and running through early August and costs $700 plus a $150 registration fee. Hearts and Horses, Loveland 970-663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org
All-Abilities camps offer therapeutic riding lessons for children with and without special needs, ages 6 to 13. Camps focus on teaching compassion and respect, and take place M-Th throughout June and July. Cost is $350/session. National Sports Center for the Disabled multiple locations 970-726-1518 www.nscd.org Camp Wapiyapi, Estes Park 303-534-0883 www.campwapiyapi.org
These weeklong camps are designed for children with cancer and their families to discover hope and support through positive outdoor group experiences. The camp is available to ages six to 17, and sessions take place June 3rd-June 17th. This camp is made available free of charge, and medical doctors and nurses are always on site. Champ Camp, Livermore 303-847-0279 www.lung.org
This weeklong camp emphasizes helping children better manage their asthma through activities such as canoeing, hiking and rock climbing. The camp is available for ages 7 to 14 and will take place June 25-July 1. Cost is income-based with financial aid available, and a cap of $300 per child. Medical staff is on site at all times throughout camp. Colorado Lions Camp, Woodland Park 719-687-2087 www.coloradolionscamp.org
Weekly summer camp sessions are for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, down syndrome, hearing and visual impairment, sensory processing disorders and physical challenges.
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Activities include crafts, horseback riding, hiking, swimming and more. Camp sessions take place early June through mid August. Cost is $550 per session, with a limited number of scholarships available.
NSCD provides a variety of camps for children and families with physical, emotional and cognitive diagnoses. Camps include canoeing/ kayaking, rock climbing, horse riding and more. For more information, including scholarships available, and to register call the number above.
Camp Comfort, Georgetown 303-674-6400 www.campcomfort.org
Sky High Hope Camp, Bellvue 303-861-1754 www.skyhighhope.org
This weekend-long 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 16-18 and July 14-16. Cost is $150 per session, and scholarships may be available. Easter Seals Colorado Highlands Ranch 303-233-1666 www.easterseals.com
Summer day camps provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, community field trips and more for children with a variety of disabilities and health challenges. Children must be ages 6 and up to attend.
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PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2017 Academics (AC), Arts (AR), Athletics (AT), Before School (BS), After School (AS), Day Camps (DC), Residential Camps (RC), Clubs/Organizations (CO)
D I R E C T O R Y B Y C A T E G O R Y ACADEMICS Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum Camp Invention Children’s Speech Therapy Center Discovery Montessori Discovery Science Center Garbage Garage Education Center Latin Classes & Latin Club Little Bear’s Child Care Math Tutoring Our Global Village Museum Poudre River Public Library Districts Science Toy Magic Speech-Language Clinic Spring Creek School The Reading Clinic The Reading Place TR Paul Academy Tutor Doctor UNC Las Chicas de Matematicas UNC Leadership Enrichment Program UNC Summer Enrichment Program VanCo School of Art Weld Library District ARTS Aunt Bea’s Pottery Painting Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Canyon Concert Ballet Clothes Pony Contemporary Dance Academy CSU School of the Arts Dance Express Debut Theatre Company Explorati Teens Writer Boot Camp Expressive Arts Fire It Up Ceramics Flying Colors Art School Foodies! Culinary Academy Fort Collins Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum Fort Collins Museum of Art Front Range Classical Ballet Academy Greeley Museums Hands On Music Academy Harrington Arts Academy Inertia Dance JasCo Music Kindermusik by Priscilla la-de-da... Loveland Dance Academy Loveland Museum/Gallery Lyric Cinema Café Main Street Music MeTeggart Irish Dance Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Natural Piano Center Philomusica Piano & Guitar Institute Piano Center of the Rockies Rocky Mountain Music Center
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Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp Sera Schools Music Programs Studio West Dance Center Stylz Dance Studio UNC Jazz Camp Youth Orchestra of the Rockies ATHLETICS Air Force Sports Camps All Star Youth Sports American Dragon Martial Arts Arena Sports ATA Family Martial Arts Baton Twirling with the Golden Girls Big Thompson Tennis Academy Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Camp Chief Ouray-YMCA of the Rockies Chippers Lanes City of Fort Collins Youth Team Sports Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu City of Fort Collins Golf Courses Classic Lanes Collindale Golf Academy Colorado Cheer Academy Colorado Ice Indoor Football CSU Youth Sport Camps Dance Factory Eaton Country Club Edge Sports Center Edora Pool Ice Center Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) Fort Collins Baseball Club, Inc. Fort Collins Club Fort Collins Girls Softball Club Fort Collins Hockey Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse Gargot Farms Riding Academy GK Gymnastics Greeley-Evans Youth League GRIT Athletics Havoc Girls Lacrosse Hearts & Horses Highland Meadows Golf Course Highland Park Lanes Horsetooth All-Star Cheerleading Inner Strength Rock Gym Inner Wave Pencak Silat Inspiration Riding Academy International Black Belt Academy Jumpin’ Karate West, Inc. Kids Night Out Loveland Lewis Tennis School Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Archery Exchange Loveland Dance Academy Matpac Wrestling Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Moore Martial Arts Mulberry Pool
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New World Sports NoCo Ice Center Northern Colorado Shooting Stars All-Star Cheerleading Northern Colorado Baseball Camps Northern Colorado Orcas Northern Colorado Soccer Camps Northern Colorado Soccer Club Northern Colorado Youth Hockey Northside Aztlan Center Playmakers Practice Facility Premier Gymnastics Raintree Aerobic and Fitness Center Ripple Effect Martial Arts Rocky Mountain Cheer & Dance Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Rollerland Roo Jumps Safe Routes to School Scott Downing’s Youth Football Camp Southridge Junior Golf Academy Sykes Family Martial Arts The Studio Thompson Soccer Assn. Trans Martial Arts Treetop Yoga Studio UNC Baseball Kids Camps UNC Football Camps UNC Men’s Basketball Camps UNC Tennis Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Wrestling Camps UNC Volleyball Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team Vollitude Volleyball Club Vortex Swim Club Windsor Lacrosse Windsor Gymnastic Academy Windsor Parks & Recreation BEFORE /AFTER SCHOOL ABC Child Development Centers Bright School-Age Centers BASE Camp Blooming Girls Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Bright Horizons Children’s Early Learning Centers Children’s Workshop Gardens on Spring Creek Girl Scouts of Colorado GK Gymnastics Healthy Kids Club-PVHS Hearts & Horses KinderCare Learning Centers Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Rivendell School Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers
DAY CAMPS ABC Child Development Centers & Bright School-Age Centers Big Thompson Elementary Blue Mountain Riding Academy Centennial Village Museums Choice City Christian Camp City of Loveland Parks & Recreation Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Youth Sport Camps Farm at Lee Martinez Park Gargot Farms Riding Academy Girl Scouts of Colorado Greeley Museums Hearts in Hand Child Dev. Center Heritage Christian Academy iD Tech Camps Impact, Inc./Teencamp KidzZone Day Camp Larimer Humane Society Lobos Football Technique Camp Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Mountain Kids Mustang Hollow Equestrian Center My Pursuit Church OD’s Sports Crossing Red Fiddle Dance Company Rivendell School Spring Creek School Striped Horse Day Camp Young People’s Learning Centers RESIDENTIAL CAMPS Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA of the Rockies Camp Sunrise Camp Timberline, Inc. Cheley Colorado Camps CSU Football Educo Frontiers of Science Institute Girl Scouts of Colorado iD Tech Camps Kent Mountain Adventure Center Larimer County Foster Care Program Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Boy Scouts of America Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Club of Weld County Child Evangelism Fellowship CSU Environmental Learning Center Fort Collins Baseball Club, Inc. Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Youth Lacrosse Girl Scouts of Colorado Larimer Humane Society Latin Classes & Latin Club Team Fort Collins United Way 211
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PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2017 Academics (AC), Arts (AR), Athletics (AT), Before School (BS), After School (AS), Day Camps (DC), Residential Camps (RC), Clubs/Organizations (CO)
A L P H A B E T I C A L L I S T I N G S 4-H Larimer County, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC, 498-6000 www.larimer.org/extension Weld County, 525 N. 15th Ave., GR, 304-6535, www.weld4h.org Age group: 8-18 years A community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Fee. Category: CO ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers 5000 11th St., GR Plus school-based locations in Greeley/Evans, Johnstown/Milliken and Windsor/Severance 352-2222, www.abccdc.com Age group: 1-16 years Providing school-age activities in a school-age setting. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Adventure Bound Day Camp 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-13 years Variety of camp activities including arts, crafts, science, skits, field trips, more. Fee. Category: DC Adventure Child Development Center 5800 W 18th St., GR, 330-KIDS (5437) Age group: 6 weeks-13 years Summer day camps, enrichment programs, childcare and parties. Fee. Category: DC Adventure Gymnastics Center 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-0632 www.facebook.com/AdventureGymnastics-1413728738845680 Age group: 3-17 years Gymnastics instruction. Fee. Category: AT Air Force Sports Camps Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, 719-333-2116 www.goairforcefalcons.com Age group: 8-18 years Summer camps for boarders and commuters. Basketball, cheerleading, diving, fencing and golf. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC
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Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics 3005 West 29th St., Unit F, GR 352-2042, www.airbornetigers.com Age group: 3 years-Adult Gymnastics and tumbling on a competitive, non-competitive and special-needs basis. Fee. Category: AT All Star Youth Sports 155 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC 855-500-ASYS (2797) www.allstaryouthsports.org Age group: 5-17 years Non-contact flag football leagues for coeds. Games on Sundays and Mondays. Fee. Category: AT Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/ Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club FC, 484-1153, 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 ATA Family Martial Arts 2561 S. Shields, 3E, FC, 282-3737 910 E. Eisenhower, LV, 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 541-0958, www.atafma.com Age group: 4 years-Adult Tae Kwon Do classes, summer programs and camps. Fee. Category: AT Ballet Renaissance 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP 480-7697, www.balletren.org Age group: Pre-K-Adult Ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience. Fee. Category: AR, AT BASE Camp 1241 Riverside, FC, 266-1734 www.mybasecampkids.org Age group: 5-13 years Before- and after-school program in many local elementary schools. Fee. Category: AS, BS
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Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. CR 58, FC, 482-9168 www.beefamilyfarm.org Age group: All History of northern Colorado agriculture, children’s activities, farm animals, more. Fee. Category: AC Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 532-2757 www.berthoud.colibraries.org Age group: All Free. Category: AC Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 West Hwy 34, LV, 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Age group: Grades 1-5 Summer programs. Fee. Category: DC Blooming Girls 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 220, FC 207-4094, www.bloominggirlsco.com Age group: 5-12 years Instructor provides confidencebuilding classes for girls and workshops to build self-esteem. Free. Category; AS, BS Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC, 223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Age group: All Musical instruments for sale or rent, lessons, accessories. Fee. Category: AR Bounce 1020 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 593-1800 www.bounceloveland.com Age group: All Indoor playground open daily or reserve party space for your special event. Fee. Category: AT Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 1505 Brodie Ave., EP, 583-2361 1608 Lancer Dr., FC, 484-5198 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 663-5450 3815 W. Harrison, Wellington, 568-7338 www.begreatlarimer.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential. Fee. Category: AS, CO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County 2400 W. 4th St., GR, 2400 1st Ave., GR,100 Broad St., Milliken Galeton Elementary, Galeton, 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 2215 23rd Ave., GR, 330-6305 5604 McWhinney Blvd, LV, 203-9530 www.longspeakbsa.org Age group: Grade 1-20 years Serving scouting families in northern Colorado. Call today to join. Fee. Category: CO, RC Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC, 484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC, 229-0300 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: Grades 1-5 Developmentally appropriate curricula, certified teachers, state-ofthe-art facilities. Free. Category: AC, AS, BS Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby, 887-2648, www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years Camp Chief Ouray provides opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body. Fee. Category: RC Camp Invention Greeley 2101 47th Ave., GR, 800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org Age group: Entering Grades 1-6 One week science and invention camp. Fee. Category: AC, DC Camp Sunrise 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd., LV, 679-4200 www.sunriseranch.org Age group: 4-17 years Outdoor adventure quests, sustainable agriculture—farm and garden, environmental education, earth stewardship. Fee. Category: RC
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Camp Timberline, Inc. 1207 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 484-8462 www.camptimberline.com Age group: 7-18 years Sports and mountain adventure camp at the foot of Longs Peak. Fee. Category: AT, RC Canyon Concert & Ballet Dance Center 1031 Connifer St., #3, FC, 472-4156, 4103 S. Mason, FC, 217-9262 www.ccballet.org Age group: 3+ years Creating and sharing the passion of dance through artistically enriching performance and education Fee. Category: AR Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1111 Diamond Valley Dr. #102, WS, 460-9112 www.catalystbjj.com Age group: 6 years-Adult An academy offering Jiu Jitsu, antibullying and self-defense techniques. Fee. Category: AT
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Centennial Children’s Chorus FC, 970-460-6589 www.CCCHome.org Age group: Grades 3-8 Dedicated to offering quality music education through choral performance. Fee. Category: AR Centennial Village Museums 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years Experience pioneer life with hands-on activities, games, crafts and more. Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., EP 970-586-4244 www.cheley.com Age group: 9-17 years Hiking, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, rafting, mountain biking, sports, climbing, arts, crafts and more. Fee. Category: AT, RC Chessmates FC, 581-2424 www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: Grades K-9 Kids have fun, learn and compete through chess. Fee. Category: CO
Children’s Speech and Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr., Ste. #10, FC 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Age group: Up to 12 years Quality speech, language and literacy programs. Sliding scale. ASHA certified therapists. Nonprofit. Fee. Category: AC Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center 2822 Silverplume Dr., FC, 226-5854 635 S. Grant Ave., FC, 221-1818 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 6700 29th St. Rd., GR, 330-2233 1425 Diana Dr., LV, 663-3146 4601 Sunview Dr., LV, 613-9424 www.childrens-workshop.com Age group: 5-12 years Games, arts and crafts, field trips, fun; transportation provided. Fee. Category: AS, BS Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fitness and aquatics. Fee. Category: AT Chilson Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2446 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-5 years Preschool program that focuses on cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional development. Fee. Category: AC Chippers Lanes 555 S. Saint Vrain Ave., EP, 586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 226-6327 2454 8th St., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Age group: 6-14 years Camps, junior bowling leagues, school fundraisers. Fee/Free. Category: AT Choice City Christian Camp 3125 Conestoga Ct., FC, 310-6335 www.choicecitychristiancamp.com Age group: 5-12 years Summer activities day camp with daily field trips. Open 7am-6pm. Fee. Category: DC City of Fort Collins Golf Courses 221-6650, www.fcgov.com/golf Age group: 7-12 years Instruction for girls and boys. Fee. Category: AT
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City of Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Youth Team Sports 413 S. Bryan Ave., FC 221-6385 www.fcgov.com/sports Age group: 6 years and up Tackle/flag/ultimate football, softball, volleyball, track, basketball. Fee. Category: AT City of Greeley Junior Golf 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 Age group: 6-18 years Multi-level programs for boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT City of Loveland Golf at Cattail Creek 2116 W. 29th St., LV, 663-5310 www.golfloveland.com Age group: 3+ years Fun and easy place to play golf whether you’re a golfer or not. Fee. Category: AT City of Loveland Parks & Recreation 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-12 years State-licensed camp, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, science, drama, indoor and outdoor games. Fee. Category: AT, DC
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City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps 700 E. 4th. St., LV, 962-2445 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-18 years Summer youth athletic sports camps. Fee. AT, DC
Colorado Cheer Academy 105 W. Prospect Rd., FC, 305-0170 www.coloradocheeracademy.com Age group: 5-18 years Cheer program, athlete performance program, training and conditioning. Fee. Category: AT
Clearview Library District 720 Third St., WS, 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org Age group: All Bookmobile, special programs, story times. Serving Windsor, Severance and West Greeley. Free. Category: AC
Colorado Crush Indoor Football 218 Smokey St., FC, 472-0128 www.thecoloradoice.com Age group: 5+ years Cheerleading hosted by Icicle cheerleaders; football hosted by Ice players and coaches. Fee. Category: AT
Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys 111 N. College Ave., FC, 224-2866 www.clothespony.com Age group: Toddler-10 years Sing-alongs and storytimes. Fee/Free. Category: AR
Colorado Early Learning Epic Explorers Summer Camp 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 316-6836 Age group: 3-10 years Summer camp that includes field trips, splash days and special events. Fee. Category: DC
Collindale Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 223-4653 www.collindalegolfacademy.com Age group: 5-17 years PGA professional supervised junior golf camps, clinics and instruction. Fee. Category: AT
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Colorado Youth Outdoors 209 E. 4th St., LV, 663-0800 www.coloradoyo.org Age group: Families Camping skills, archery, shooting sports. Fee. Category: AT
Community Life Center 220 Nor th Gr ant Ave., FC, 449-5191 400 S. Link Lane, FC, 449-5191 www.thematthewshouse.org/ community-center Age group: Families After-school programs, adult education, recreation, community resources. Category: AC, AT, AS Community Preschoolers 1003 W. 6th St., LV, 669-4323 www.communitypreschool.org Age group: 2 1/2-5 years Co-op preschool, August-May. Fee. Category: AC Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC, 232-9539 www.contemporarydanceacademy.com Age Group: 2-18 years Ballet, jazz, lyrical. Fee. Category: AR Cool Beans Playhouse & Cafe 4019 S. Mason St., #5, FC, 266-1135 www.coolbeansfoco.com Age group: Birth-8 years with Adult Indoor creative play space with treehouse, forest and a café for parents. Fee. Category: AT
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CSU Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC, 491-6131 www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/boys-basketball; www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/girls-basketball Age group: Grades K-12 Fee. Category: AT, DC
Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside Ave., FC, 224-5774 www.debuttheatre.org Age group: 6-17 years Northern Colorado’s only year-round, nonprofit, hands-on youth acting school/performing troupes. Fee. Category: AR
CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington St., FC, 491-2787 www.csuschoolofthearts.com Age group: Children and youth Over 90 music, theatre, dance, visual arts performances and exhibitions each semester. Fee. Category: AR
Diagonal Theatre Co. Held at Bas Bleu Theatre 401 Pine St., FC 720-216-3138 www.diagonaltheatre.org Age group: 5-7 years Summer theatre camps for kids, including play making, improv, Shakespeare and musical theatre.
CSU Early Childhood Center 223 S. Shields St., FC, 491-7082 www.ecc.colorstate.edu Age group: 6 weeks-6 years Quality care and educational experiences. Fee. Category: AC
Discovery Montessori 225 E. Skyway Dr., FC, 223-2445 www.discoverymontessori.hubbli.com Age group: 2 years-Grade 6 Calm classrooms, onsite horsemanship, French, music, computers, art. Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, BS
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CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 213-1830 www.csuvolleyballcamps.com Age group: Grades 4-8 Beginner to advanced youth players. Instruction from CSU coaches and elite staff. Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Youth Sport Camps 201-A Moby B Complex, FC, 491-6318 www.hes.cahs.colostate.edu/YSC/ Age group: Grades 1-8 A day camp that promotes the benefits of physical activity for youth in the community. Fee. Category: AT, DC Dance Express 633 S. College Ave., Ste. H, FC, 493-2113 www.danceexpressfc.com Age group: 5+ years Modern dance troupe for persons with and without disabilities. Fee. Category: AR Dance Factory 2956 W. 29th St. #19, GR, 506-9040 www.dancefactorylb.com Age group: 3-18 years Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom. Fee. Category: AR
Drum Major and Leadership Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 859-351-2987 www.commandthefield.com Age group: 13-19 years Registration deadline: June 1 Learn conducting and leadership skills. For future drum majors. Fee. Category: AR, RC Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2479 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-18 years Weekly play and lessons for ages 9-17. Beginner lessons ages 5-8. Fee. Category: AT Edge Sports Center 4450 Denrose Ct., FC, 472-0048 www.edgesportscenter.com Age group: Grades K-8 Provides indoor turf for youth and adult sports, like soccer. Fee. Category: AT Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic.php Age group: 6 months-Adult Ice Skating lessons, swimming. Fee. Category: AT
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Educo Leadership Adventures/No Barriers USA 224 Canyon Ave., Ste. 207, FC 484-3633, www.nobarriersusa.org Age group: 10-17 years Adventures that challenge kids to become leaders and gain confidence since 1988. Fee/Free. Category: AT, RC Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP, 586-6548 www.estesparkmountainshop.com/ climbing-gym.htm Age category: All 4,500 square feet of indoor climbing for beginners through experts. Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP, 586-2340 www.evrpd.com/aquatic-center/ Age group: All Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes. Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Museum 200 Fourth St., EP, 586-6256 www.colorado.gov/pacific/ townofestespark/museum Age group: All Exhibits and programs detailing the area’s history from the Ice Age to today. Free. Category: AR Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP, 586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org Age group: All Vast array of books and other media, special programs, story times. Free. Category: AC Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Age group: Youth-Adult Lessons focused on music reading, theory, physical technique and ear training. Fee. Category: AR Family FunPlex Adventure Island Indoor Waterpark 1501 65th Ave., GR, 350-9401 http://greeleygov.com/activities/ recreation/facilities/family-funplex Age group: All Indoor waterpark, miniature golf, fitness center, gymnasium, more. Fee. Category: AT
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Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St., FC, 221-6665 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 6+ years Summer and spring break camps. Fee. Category: DC First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool 1005 Stover St., FC, 482-0343 www.preschoolfumc.org Age group: 2 1/2-4 years Quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program. Fee. Category: AC Flying Colors Art School 2117 Bighorn Rd., FC www.flyingcolorsartschool.com Age group: 5-12 years Summer art adventure camps. Multimedia, multicultural themes. Fabulous indoor and outdoor projects. Fee. Category: AR, DC foodies! Culinary Academy 4206 S. College Ave., #108, FC, 226-2665 www.foodiescca.com Age group: 3 years-Adult Culinary classes, spring/summer camps, workshops, TOP Chef birthday parties. Fee. Category: AR Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) FC, 372-2744 www.fortcollinsareaswimteam.org Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round competitive swimming. Call for free trial week. All abilities. Fee. Category: AT Fort Collins Baseball Club 211 S. Bryan Ave., FC, 484-3368 www.fortcollinsbaseballclub.org Age groups: 5-24 years Recreational and competitive baseball club for boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Children’s Theatre FC, 498-4110 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 10-14 Theatre, summer workshop, fall production cast. Free. Category: AR, DC Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net Age group: 5-12 years After-school and summer youth day camps—swimming, climbing wall, XRKADE. Free. Categories: AS, AT, DC
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Fort Collins Judo Club 2415 E. Mulberry St., FC, Unit 11, 232-8016 www.fcjudo.com Age group: 6+ years A dojo with the objective to teach traditional and competitive judo. Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC, 482-2787 www.ftcma.org Age group: 5 years-Adult A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities. Fee. Category: AR Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Age group: Grades 1-6 Provides hands-on learning for all ages. Fee. Category: AR Fort Collins Pencak Silat 4103 S. Mason St., FC, 817-4266 www.fortcollinssilat.com Age group: 5+ years Kungfu for kids and families. Training benefit for life. Fee. Category: AT Fort Collins Soccer Club 2721 S. College Ave., Ste. 10, FC, 226-4253, www.soccerfortcollins.org Age group: 4-18 years Recreational and competitive soccer for boys and girls. Age-appropriate camps. Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club FC, 672-9797, www.fcstars.org Age group: 6-15 years Girls recreational softball fun, player development. All abilities welcome. Competitive fall tryouts. Fee. Category: AT Fort Collins Vipers Lacrosse 231-4054, www.fclax.com Age group: Grades 4-8 Competitive and recreational leagues, camps and clinics. Fee. Category: AT, CO
Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 2709 Ringneck Dr., FC, 980-8425 www.frcba.com Age group: 4 years-Adult Creative movement through pre-professional ballet. Russian-based syllabus. Fee. Category: AR Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2976 www.unco.edu/mast/precollegiate.htm Age group: Grades 10 & 11 Six-week summer science immersion program. Fee. Category: AC, RC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 498-5770 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/GG/ GarGar.htm Age group: Grades K-12 Displays and interactive exhibits relating to reducing, reusing, recycling, landfills and household hazardous waste. Free. Category: AC Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 2+ years Experience nature. Fun events, ongoing programs and camps all with horticulture themes. Fee/Free. Category: DC Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, 443-5467 www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 years Indoor arena, 50 acres; English, individual, group, camps; equineassisted psychotherapy, sports psychology. Fee. Category: AT Girl Scouts of Colorado 855-726-4726 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Age group: 6-17 years Summer camp open to all girls. Fee. CO, RC GK Gymnastics 2026 Lowe St., FC, 226-0306 www.gk-gymnastics.com Age group: 5 years-Adult Price includes weekly bowling, skating, karate, gymnastics, movie, trampoline, conditioning and open swimming. Fee. Category: AS, AT, DC
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Global Village Museum and Learning Center 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Age group: All Collections and activities to promote international understanding. Fee. Category: AC Golden Girls Baton Academy 534 W. 66th St., LV 631-4842, www.batonacademy.com Age group: 4-16 years Twirling, dancing, drilling, parades, festivals, shows. Improve coordination, poise, self-esteem, discipline. Fee. Category: AT Greeley Archers GR, 420-0429, www.greeleyarchers.com Age group: All Encouraging and enjoying the sport of archery. Fee. Category: AT Greeley-Evans Youth League 6501 W. 20th St., GR, 339-8286 www.geyl.org Age group: Varies Recreational and competitive baseball and softball league for boys and girls. Fee. Category: AT, CO Greeley Ice Haus 900 8th Ave., GR, 350-9402 www.greeleyicehaus.com Age group: All Party packages include cake, supplies, skate rental, public skate and chaperones. Fee. Category: AT Greeley Museums Several locations throughout Greeley, 970-350-9220 Centennial Village Museum Store, 970-350-9224 Hazel E. Johnson Research Center, 970-336-4187 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years Hands-on activities for youth. Fee. Category: DC Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 http://greeleygov.com/Recreation/ GreeleyRec.aspx Age group: All Fitness facility, racquetball, indoor pool, The Rock climbing wall, two gymnasiums, rooms to rent for parties, community programming. Fee. Category: AT, DC
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Greeley Youth Sports UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-9401 www.greeleygov.com/rec Age group: 8-14 years Fee. Category: AT, DC GRIT Athletics Livermore, 219-6214 www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years Wrestling, running and rodeo training. Fee. Category: AT Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC 207-9111 www.facebook.com/pages/ Hands-On-Music-AcademyLLC/162392463778765 Age group: 4+ years Explore piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass composing, recording, team bands, Bach-Rock. Fee. Category: AR Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten 725 W. Drake Rd., FC, 232-9668 www.congregationharshalom.org/ preschool Age group: 3-6 years A Jewish, Montessori-inspired preschool and kindergarten. All are welcome. Fee. Category: AC Harrington Arts Alliance 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 568-8370 www.harringtonartsalliance.org Age group: All Creative expression for all. Acting, singing, dancing, drawing, songwriting, main stage productions. Fee. Category: AR Haunted Game Cafe 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 402-2466 www.hauntedgamecafe.com Age group: 10+ years Family board game fun. Open games. Free. Category: AC Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado www.fclax.com Age group: 8-13 years Northern Colorado girls lacrosse organization. Winter and spring seasons. Fee. Category: AT
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Healthy Kids Club, University of Colorado Health 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 495-7511 www.uchealth.org Age group: Grades Pre-K-8 Provides health and safety education, after-school programs and special events. Free. Category: AS, AT Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Age group: 2+ years Therapeutic riding program for children with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. Fee. Category: AT Hearts in Hand Child Development Center 2464 Marquette St., FC, 223-1245 www.heartsinhandschool.com Age group: 5-12 years Private kindergarten; summer camp. Fee. Category: AC, BS, AS, DC Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., FC, 494-1022 www.heritagechristian.info Age group: Grades Pre-K-12 Heritage Summer Learning Studio offers learning opportunities in a Christian-centered environment. Fee. Category: AC Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS, 204-4653 www.highlandmeadows.com Age group: 7-14 years Weeklong junior golf camps for beginner and intermediate golfers. Fee. Category: AT, DC Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Age group: 4-18 years Winter junior bowling league. Fee. Category: AT High Plains Library District 2650 W. 29th St., GR, 506-8560 Centennial Park Branch Library 2227 23rd Ave., GR, 506-8600 Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR, 506-8500 Lincoln Park Branch Library 919 7th St. Ste. 100, GR, 506-8460 www.mylibrary.us Age group: All A community of libraries offering programs and materials for all ages. Free. Category: AC
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Hope Farms 1601 N. Shields St., FC www.HopeFarmsFC.com Age group: 7-12 years Day camp includes horsekkeeping and riding, caring for animals. Vegetable garden, crafts, supervised cooking classes, and other fun farm activities. Fee. Category: DC Horsetooth Cheer Elite 4103 S. Mason St., FC, 282-9890 www.cheerelite.net/northerncolorado-elite Age group: 5-18 years All-star competitive cheer (3 levels), recreational cheer, tumbling. Fee. Category: AT i9 Sports 1437 N. Denver Ave., LV. 720-934-3749, www.i9sports.com Age group: 3-12 years Fun, safe, convenient youth sports leagues for spring, summer and fall. Fee. Category: AT iD Game Design & Development Academy Held at University of Denver and more. 888-709-8324 www.idgamedevacademy.com Age group: 13-18 years Pre-college, intensive summer programs in game design, development, programming and 3D modeling. Fee. Category: AC, RC iD Programming Academy Held at University of Denver and more. 888-709-8324 www.idprogrammingacademy.com Age group: 13-18 years Two-week, pre-college, intensive summer programs in programming, app development, robotics and more. Fee. Category: AC, RC iD Tech Camps Held at University of Denver, Colorado State University and more. 888-709-8324, www.idtech.com Age group: 7-17 years Create apps, video games, programs, movies and more. Week-long, day and overnight programs. Fee. Category: AC, DC, RC ideas happen here 402 N. College Ave., FC, 227-3356 www.ideashappenhere.com Age group: All Art classes at FC Museum of Art. Fee. Category: AR, DC
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Impact Dance Academy 1031 Conifer St., FC, 231-0844 www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years Full-time age-appropriate activities for 11- to 15-year-olds. Fee. Category: AR
Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV, 308-0439, www.kidsniteout.org Age group: 8-14 years Disco, gym, contests, fun, supervised youth program Saturday nights. Fee. Category: AT
Inner Strength Rock Gym 3713 S. Mason St., FC, 282-8118 www.innerstrengthrock.com Age group: 6-14 years Climbing classes for all abilities. Fee. Category: AT
KinderCare Learning Centers Centers in FC, LV, GR www.kindercare.com Age group: Infant-12 years Before- and after-school, and enrichment programs. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS
Inspiration Riding Academy FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Age group: 5 years-Adult Teaching hunter jumper lessons. Pony club. Lesson horses available. Fee. Category: AT International Blackbelt Academy 1833 E. Harmony Rd., FC, #5, 204-9977 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 330-5425 www.internationalblackbeltacademy.com Age group: 4+ years Karate for kids and families. Fee. Category: AT JasCo Music www.jascoguitar.com Age group: 10+ years Guitar instruction emphasizing solid technique and understanding music theory. Fee. Category: AR Jumpin’ 6055 Sky Pond Dr., Ste. P100, LV, 776-9756 www.jumpinfun.com Age group: 3-10 years A kids inflatable play place. Fee. Category: AT Karate West, Inc. 3725 S. Mason St., FC, 223-5566 www.karatewestinc.com Age group: 4+ years-Adult Martial Arts programs for peewees, kids, teens and adults. Fee. Category: AT Kent Mountain Adventure Center 170 Elm Rd., EP, 586-5990 www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneering, school groups, families. Fee. Category: AT, RC
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Larimer Humane Society 6317 Kyle Ave., FC 226-3647, www.larimerhumane.org Age group: 8-12 years Spring break camp. Fee. Category: DC Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/sep Age group: Grades 11 & 12 Registration deadline: March 3 For gifted, talented and creative high-ability learners looking to be challenged. Fee. Category: AC, RC The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 266-0844 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 4-8 years Four-day science camps filled with experiments, exploring and enthusiasm. Fee. Category. AC, DC Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC, 672-2030 www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: All Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain. Fee. AC Lewis Tennis School 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.Lewistennis.com Age group: Grades K-12 Thirty-eight years directing tennis programs, professionally run instruction, tournaments, leagues. Fee. Category: AT Life Center 1511 East 11th St., LV, 667-4939 www.honservice.org/life-center Age group: Families Education, activities, recreation and resources for the whole family. Category: AC, AT, AS
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Lighthouse Dance 217 E. 4th St., LV, 667-2060 www.lighthousedance.com Age group: 3 years-Adult High-quality dance training in an atmosphere of joy and encouragement. Fee. Category: AT
Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 962-2410 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: Grades 1-9 After-school arts classes, summer and spring break workshops. Fee. Category: AR, AS
Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC, 221-6735 www.lctix.com Age group: All ages Live family-friendly performances to introduce children to arts and culture. Fee. Category: AR
Loveland Preschool 2500 N,. Garfield Ave., LV 412-2320, www.lovelandpreschool.org Age group: 2-4 years Parents and teachers cooperate to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment. Fee. Category: AC
Little Bears Child Care 1247 Riverside Ave., FC, 472-1984, 2251 Hampshire Rd., FC, 484-3932 www.littlebearschildcare.com Age group: 6 weeks-8 years Core knowledge emphasis, Spanish and sign language included. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS
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Lobos Football Technique Camp c/o Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W. Swallow, FC, 488-7023 Age group: 7-13 years Noncontact football technique. Camp led by Rocky Mountain Football program. Fee. Category: AT, DC
Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp LV, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age group: 5-12 years Fun, safe place for children with reading, math, sports and activities. Fee. Category: AC, AT, DC
Lone Pine Classical School www.lonepineclassical.com Age group: Grades 3-12 Latin and Greek classes for homeschoolers. Fee/Free. Category: AC
Loveland Swim Club 203-1374, www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 3 years-College Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes. Fee. Category: AT
Loveland Archery Exchange 907 N. VanBuren Ave., LV, 667-2934 www.facebook.com/laxarchery Age group: 9+ years Learn patience and focus. Have fun. Individual instruction and Saturday morning shoots. Fee. Category: AT
Loveland Youth Gardeners 907 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 669-7182 www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org Age group: 5-21 years Cultivates skills, stewardship in young people through sustainable gardening and healthy living practices. Fee/Free. Category: AS, CO
Loveland Dance Academy 440 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-2091 www.dancedream3.com Instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, combo, and lyrical. Fee. Category: AR Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center 401 Denver Ave., LV, 663-9999 www.laserfuncenter.com Age group: 7+ years Laser tag, laser maze, climbing wall, parties, group events and more. Fee. Category: AT
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Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams, LV, 962-2665 http://www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Programs, story times. Free. Category: AC
Magnolia Music Studio 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 10, FC, 481-8661 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Age group: Youth-Adult Voice, fiddle, harp, violin. Fee. Category: AR Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS, 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Age group: Varies Molding musicians since 1988. Private lessons and summer camps. Fee. Category: AR
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Matpac Wrestling WS, 250-8557 www.matpacwrestling.org Age group: 11-18 years Teaching the fundamentals of wrestling, sportsmanship, hard work and teamwork. Fee. Category: AT
Mountain Sage Community School 2310 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 568-5456 www.mountainsage.org Age group: Grades K-8 A K-8 charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living. Free. Category: AC
Mathnasium 2733 Council Tree Ave. #107, FC, 221-1432 www.mathnasium.com/fortcollins Age group: Grades K-12 Math tutoring. Fee. Category: AC
Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 6 months-Adult Swim lessons. Fee. Category: AT
McTeggart Irish Dancers 1200 S. College Ave., FC, 663-0282 www.mcteggart.com Age group: Varies Boys and girls perform year round. Fee. Category: AT Mighty Kicks Northern Colorado, 970-682-4898 www.MightyKicksNorthernCO.net Age group: 3-5 years Introductory soccer program focusing on the overall development of each child using an age-specific curriculum. Fee. Category: AT Miramont Lifestyle Fitness 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 2211 S. College Ave., FC, 225-2233 3755 Precision Dr., Ste., 100, LV, 744-5005 www.miramontlifestyle.com Age group: 5-18 years Safe, fun and active after-school programs, day camp, no-school day camp, swim lessons, more. Fee. Category: AS, DC Moore Martial Arts 514 Main St, WS, 686-1247 www.mooremartialarts.com Age group: Varies Teaching true self-defense with a combination of Anshinkai-do Karate and Kosho Ryu Kempo. Fee. Category: AT Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-3118 www.mountain-kids.com Age group: 5-18 years Gymnastics, dance, swimming, preschool, summer day camp, afterschool transportation and care. Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, AT, DC
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My Heroes 701 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com Age group: Grades K-12 Hippotherapy services for specialneeds riders. Fee. Category: AT New World Sports 119 E. Mountain St., FC 224-5857 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8-18 years old Guided biking, hiking and rafting tours. Fee. Category: AT NFL Flag Football & Cheerleading 155 E. Boardwalk Dr., #550, FC, 855500-2797 www.playnflflagco.com Age group: 5-17 years Registration includes official NFL jersey, mouth piece and flags. Fee. Category: AT NoCo Ice Center 7900 S. CR 5, WS, 206-4423 www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years-Adult Hockey and skating for youth and adult. Serving FC, GR, LV, WS. Fee. Category: AT NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater 1296 Main St. #D, WS, 407-970-7504 www.nocotheatrix.com Age group: 5-13 years Musical theater programs year round. Singing, dancing, acting. Camps, workshops, more! Fee. Category: AR NORCO Volleyball Club 7395 Greendale Rd., WS 667-5005 www.norcovolleyball.com Age group: 5-18 years Private lessons, camps, clinics, leagues. Fee. Category: AT, DC
Northern Colorado Elite 4103 S. Mason St., FC, 282-9890 www.epscheer.com Age group: Grades K-12 All-star competitive cheer (3 levels), Recreational Cheer, tumbling. Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Orcas WS, 282-5150, www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 7-17 years Synchronized swimming is for anyone who likes music, dance and swimming. Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Snow Valley Basketball Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 720-470-4282 www.SnowValleyColorado.com Age group: Grades 5-12 Individual skills camps for improving basketball skills while having fun. Fee. Category: AT, RC Northern Colorado Rush 4681 W. 20th St., #203, GR, 3516255 www.northerncoloradosoccer.org Age group: 5-14 years (indoor) Age group: 9-18 years (outdoor) Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive for all participants. Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Snow Valley Basketball Camp UNC, Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 720470-4282, www.unco.edu Age group: 12-18 years Individual skills camp designed to fine tune fundamental skills in a fun, entertaining environment. Fee. Category: AT, RC Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR, 351-2090 www.northerncoloradowrestlingcamps.com Age group: 8-18 years Multiple camps for advanced and beginning wrestlers looking to gain valuable skills and techniques. Fee. Category: AT, RC Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 S. CR 5, WS, 206-4423 www.ncyh.org Age group: 5-18 years USA hockey. Competitive and rec teams with clinics and summer programs. Fee. Category: AT
Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 6+ years Classes, programs, sports, camps. Fee. Category: Category: AT, DC Partners Mentoring Youth P.O. Box 484, EP, 577-9348 500 S. College Ave., Unit 1, FC 484-7123 710 11th Ave., GR, 378-6501 www.partnersmentoringyouth.org Age group: 7-17 years One-to-one mentoring relationship between adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and/or academic lives. Free. Category: CO Philomusica 2105 S. College Ave., FC, 419-8801 www.philomusica.com Age group: 1-12 years Music classes; instrumental lessons; innovative approach to group, prepiano, guitar lessons. Fee. Category: AR, DC Piano & Guitar Institute 2925 S. College Ave., #8, FC, 206-4930 1295 Main St. #3, WS, 686-9660 www.PianoInstituteLLC.com Age group: Grades K-12 Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres. Fee. Category: AR, DC Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., #5A, FC, 282-9171 www.pianocenteroftherockies.com Age group: All Specializing in piano classes for kids, teens, adults and retirees. Fee. Category: AR Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200, FC, 221-6740 Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC, 221-6740 Old Town Library , 201 Peterson St., FC, 221-6740 Webster House Administration Center 301 E. Olive St., FC, 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: All Programs to encourage literacy, curiosity and imagination. Free. Category: AC
Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 1410 E. 11th St., LV, 663-3173 www.premiergymnastics.net Age group: 18 months-18 years Gymnastics, cheer and tumbling classes. Private lessons, open gym. Summer camps. Fee. Category: AT PSD Early Childhood Program 703 E. Prospect, FC, 490-3036 www.psdschools.org/department/ early-childhood Age group: 3-5 years Early Head Start, early childhood, preschool programs. Fee/Free. Category: AC Qdoba Events Center 218 Smokey St., FC, 282-1112 www.ods-sports.com Age group: 8-13 years Six-week high intensity inline hockey camps. Soccer-TBD, Lacrosse-TBD. Fee. Category: AT, DC Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 5-17 years Swim lessons. Fee. Category: AT Ripple Effect Martial Arts 2948 Council Tree Ave., #137, FC, 282-3714 www.rippleeffectmartialarts.com Age group: 5-12 years High-energy summer and year-round martial arts program. Fee. Category: AT Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: Grades Pre-K-5 Summer day camp sessions-ages 3-12 years. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play. Fee. Category: AC, DC RJ’s Amazing Entertainment LV, 377-0093 www.kidsfunpartyideas.com Age group: 2+ years Parties, including airbrush tattoos, face painting, princess themes, balloon animals, more. Fee. Category: AR
Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC, 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6+ years Indoor archery range offering equipment and lessons for all skill levels. Fee. Category: AT Rocky Mountain Cheer & Dance 148 SW 2nd St., LV, 669-0762 www.rmcdcrockets.com Age group: 18 months-18 years Recreational and competitive cheer, tumbling and dance. Fee. Category: AT Rocky Mountain Fever 3307 S. College Ave., #200-1, FC 631-9310, www.RMFever.com Age group: Grades 4-11 Club basketball for boys and girls from any community. Fee. Category: AT Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at CSU Colorado State University, FC, 491-1584 www.bands.colostate.edu/camp Age group: Grades 7-12 Camp for band, orchestra, vocal studies, jazz, percussion with worldclass instruction. Fee. Category: AR Rocky Mountain Youth Sports 3307 S. College Ave., #200-1, FC, 631-9310 www.RMYouthSports.com Age group: Grades Pre-K-12 Basketball camps, clinics and personal training. Fee. Category: AT, DC Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 586-4031 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years Classical music camp for all ages. Fee. Category: AR RollerLand Skate Center 324 S. Link Lane, FC, 482-0497 www.rollerlandskatecenter.com Age group: Grades K-12 School fundraisers, birthday parties, school-break skates, private parties, live music! Fee. Category: AT Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals 3946 Carson Ave., Evans, 622-0055 Age group: All www.roojumps.com Inflatibles play areas for events. Fee. Category: AT
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Safe Routes to School 281 N. College Ave., FC, 416-2357 www.fcgov.com/saferoutes Age group: Grades K-8 Kids and parents walking and biking to school for good grades and good health. Free. Category: AT Science Toy Magic 11 Old Town Square, FC, 484-2377 Age group: 5+ years Boomerang lessons. First Sundays March-September. Boomerangs provided. Free. Category: AC Scott Downing’s Football Camp UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-9401, www.greeleygov.com/rec Age group: 8-14 years Fee. Category: AT, DC Seraphim MMA 804 E. Eisenhower Blvd., LV, 292-8016 www.seraphimmma.com Age group: 8-16 years Youth and teen MMA. Six-week camp. Boost confidence. Make new friends. Fee. Category: AT Sera Schools Music Programs FC, 343-0819, www.seraschools.com Age group: Pre-K-Adult Private, semi-private, and group instruction on piano, guitar, violin, and voice. Fee. Category: AR Shadowcliff Critters, Creeks, and Crows 100 Summerland Park Rd., Grand Lake, 970-627-9220 www.shadowcliff.org Age group: 6+ years Learn about the laws of nature as a family, relax, enjoy. Fee. Category: RC Soggy Noodle Estes Park Children’s Theatre EP, 586-9125, www.soggynoodle.com Age group: 9+ years Co-op theatre company where parents contribute their time and talents. Fee. Category: AR Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC 416-2828, www.golfsouthridge.com Age group: 5-16 years Beginner and intermediate golf classes. Fee. Category: AT
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Speech & Language Stimulation 317 N. Meldrum St., FC, 495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com Age group: All Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, social-pragmatic language, vocal-cord issues, more. Fee. Category: AC Spring Creek School 1900 Remington, FC 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com Age group: 12 mos.-Grade 5 Preschool, kindergarten, before- and after-school, summer camps. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Starflower Dance Company EP, 593-8424 www.starflowerdance.com Age group: 6 years-Adult Private and group dance and fitness classes for all ages and ability levels. Fee. Category: AR, AT Studio West Dance Center 216 W. Horsetooth Rd., Ste. B, FC 225-1611, 645 N. Denver Ave., LV, 970-663-3133, www.swdcfc.com Age group: 3-17 years Summer dance day camps and workshops. Fee. Catagory: AR, DC Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/sep Age group: Grades 5-10 Registration deadline: June 6 Enrichment program for gifted and talented high-ability learners entering grades 5-10. Fee. AC, RC Sunshine House Four area locations, 800-551-1561 www.sunshinehouse.com Age group: Infant-School age After-school and summer camp, part-/full-time available. Fee. Category: AS, DC Sykes Family Martial Arts 5800 S College Ave., FC 267-0490 www.sykeskarate.com Age group: 3 years-Adult Karate, Jiu Jitsu, bullying prevention. Fee. Category: AT
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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV, 667-3915 www.sylvandale.com Age group: 6-18 years Old-fashioned family camp, ranch adventures, trail rides, hay rides, camp fires. Fee. Category: DC, RC
Tomora Training Center 11000 U.S. Hwy. 34, GR, 970-330-6552 www.tomoratrainingcenter.com Age group: Youth-Adult Equestrian training, lessons, clinics and events revolve mostly around dressage. Fee. Category: AT, DC
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., Ste. 100, FC 4932628, www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool. Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS
T.R. Paul Academy of Arts & Knowledge 4512 McMurry Dr., FC, 226-2800 www.tpaak.org Age group: Grades Pre-K-8 Free public Mosaica charter school with a fine arts focus. Fee. Categories: AC
TEAM Wellness & Prevention 201 S. College Ave., 3rd Floor, FC, 224-9931 www.teamwandp.org Age group: Grades K-12 Promotes healthy lifestyles through the prevention of substance abuse. Free. Category: CO
Tran’s Martial Arts 2925 S. College Ave., FC, 493-3838 222 E. 29th St., LV, 635-9222 www.transfortcollins.com Age group: 4 years-Adult Instruction in self-defense, physical and personal fitness. Fee. Category: AT
The Reading Clinic 800 N. Garfield Ave., LV, 667-3190 www.lovelandreadingclinic.com Age group: 5 years-Adult Individualized instruction in reading, writing, study skills and math. Fee. Category: AC
Tutor Doctor 416-7777, www.tutoringnoco.com Age group: School age One-on-one, in-home tutoring. Fee. Category: AC
The Studio 3307 S. College Ave., Unit 6, FC, 223-8155 217 E. 4th St., LV, 669-5155 3307 S. College Ave., FC 223-8155, www.thestudioco.com Age group: All All-in-one camps, dance intensives, rock-star camps, and summer classes. Fee. Category: AR, DC Thompson Soccer Association 1217 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 461-9358 www.thompsonsoccer.org Age group: Grades 3-12 Competitive and district leagues; fall and spring programs. Fee. Category: AT, DC Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc. 803 E. 16th St., LV, 667-6552 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org Age group: 3-6 years Income-based, school readiness preschool program. Building the foundation for a child’s education. Fee/Free. Category: AC
UNC Baseball Camps UNC Jackson Field, GR, 351-1714 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Age group: 9-18 years Offering several baseball camps. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Bear PAW Camp 351-1202, www.bit.ly/bearPAW Age group: 5-11 years Registration deadline: June 30 Fun week of physical activities, skill development and active games. Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Football Camps UNC Butler Hancock Fields, GR, 351-1875 http;//camps.jumpforward.com/ earnestcollinsfootballcamps Age group: Grades 1-12 Multiple day/overnight camps designed to develop fundamental football skills. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Individual Men’s Basketball Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 351-2939 www.uncbears.com Age group: 8-16 years Registration deadline: Varies Two camps offered in June with various games and competition. Fee. Category: AT, DC
Off the Hook Arts Offers
Five-day, Summer Music and Arts Camp Off the Hook Arts once again offers its popular summer music camp, this year celebrating themes of social justice and human rights through the magical world of Harry Potter. SummerFest Music and Art Workshop will explore theater arts through the lens of Hogwarts Spell Casting class; experience music through movement with Dalcroze, design sets and costumes; and provide a fun-filled study of string instruments for beginners (already started) through advanced performers. The camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 10 to 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Stuart St. Tuition is $260 but scholarships are available — just ask! Application deadline is June 10. This summer camp will bring inspiration, intuition and imagination to kids this summer by offering a fun and educational way to learn more about themselves and the arts. Collaborating with the Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp and Integral Steps, OTHA’s String Players can choose between traditional classical track blended with fiddle music or a purely fiddle track of study. This division of the program brings the finest faculty together for an intensive and uplifting week of great music making through world music, Suzuki tunes, fiddling, chamber music, master classes and music games. Faculty includes Margaret Gutierrez, Kat Fritz, Cody Stadelmaier and Vi Wickam. Our Music Explorers is geared for
children who don’t yet play an instrument. Led by the extremely creative faculty of Integral Steps, sessions will include a multifaceted Integrative Arts Adventure. OTHA will combine kinesthetic learning through music and movement (Dalcroze Eurhythmics); performance through theater arts; and expressive learning through fine arts and theater design. A Tri-wizard Tournament will help house elves seeking equality and dignity. This theatrical experience is based on an original play by J.K. Rowling. Students will perform scenes and songs in the final performance. All students participate in these theatre and Dalcroze classes, and String Players will perform a showcase of the week’s repertoire in an outdoor public location. For more details and registration information please refer to our website, www.OffTheHookArts.org or call 970-305-2261.
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UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2394 www.arts.urico.edu/jazzcamp Age group: Middle school-College Registration deadline: June 15 Jazz skills and theory camp offers students the opportunity to work with nationally respected musicians. Fee. Category: AR, RC UNC Las Chicas de Matematicas UNC Mathematical Sciences, Ross 2240A, GR, 351-2425 www.unco.edu/nhs/mathsci/ mathcamp/ Age group: 14-18 years One-week math camp for incoming high school girls. Free. Category: AC, RC UNC Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/cebs/sep Age group: Grades 11 & 12 Motivating and challenging; gifted, talented and creative; high-ability learners. Fee. Category: AC, RC UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 351-1716 www.uncbears.com Age group: Grades 9-12 Registration deadline: June 1 Freshman, JV and varsity teams. Seven game guarantee. Fee. Category: AT, RC UNC Soccer Camps UNC Jackson Field, GR, 351-1758 www.unccamps.com Age group: 6-13 years Offering several technical and tactical sessions with organized games. Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Soccer Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR, 351-1758 www.unccamps.com Age group: 12-18 years Overnight skills camp in mid-July. Fee. Category: AT, RC UNC Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/sep Age group: Grades 5-10 Enrichment program for high-ability learners. Fee. Category: AC, RC
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UNC Tennis Camps UNC Tennis Courts, GR www.unco.edu Age group: Varies Offering several camp options. Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 3512998, www.uncvolleyballcamps.com Age group: Grades 3-12 Multiple overight and day camps in July. Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 351-2534 http://kamieethridgebasketballcamps. com Age group: Grades 1-12 Offering several camps in June. Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR 351-2683 www.unco.edu/Sep Age group: 4 years-Grade 4 Children’s enrichment program for high-ability learners. Fee. Category: AC, DC Up In Lights Productions LV, 292-8682 www.UILProductions.com Age group: 6-18 years Musical theatre training summer camps, singing, dancing, acting, final performance. Fee. AR, DC VanCo School of Art 204 Maple St., Ste. 105., FC 430-5113 www.vancoschool.blogspot.com Age group: 5-11 years Offers classical training for artists with a passion to learn and create. Fee. Category: AR Village Green Pool 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC, 493-2099 www.vgpool.com Age group: Birth-18 years Swimming, diving, wading pool, swim teams, swim lessons, tennis. Friendly neighborhood community. Fee. Category: AT
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Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC, 493-2099 www.vgsynchro.com Age group: 6-18 years Fun, teamwork, exercise for girls in a safe, supportive environment. Fee. Category: AT
YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 888-613-9622 www.ymcarockies.org Age group: All For youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Fee. Category: DC, RC
Vollitude Volleyball Club Northern Colorado, 690-3441 Age group: 12-18 years Offering opportunity for players to play at the club level in northern Colorado. Fee. Category: AT
Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR 351-2683 www.unco.edu/sep Age group: 4-9 years Registration deadline: June 15 Enrichment program for children who demonstrate unique talents and abilities. Fee. Category: AC, DC
Vortex Swim Club 481-6640, www.Teamvortex.org Age group: 5-18 years Developmental and competitive program for beginning and advanced swimmers. Fun environment. Fee. Category: AT Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., WS 674-0004 www.windmillcec.com Age group: 5-12 years Fun, safe summer camp for schoolage children. Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC Windsor Gymnastics Academy 687 Academy Ct., WS 686-6175 www.windsorgymnasticsacademy.com Age group: 5-13 years Summer day camp, fun activities. Fee. Category: DC Windsor Lacrosse 7025 Eastman Park Dr., WS 576-9694, www.windsorcolax.com Age group: Grades 2-12 Basic lacrosse skills and skill development. Fee. Category: AT, DC Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Age group: All Programs and activities for families. Fee. Category: AT Windsor Wrestling Club Windsor High, 1100 Main St., WS, 218-1056 www.windsorwrestlingclub.net Age group: 6-15 years Fee. Category: AT
Young People’s Learning Centers 209 E. Plum St., FC 482-1212 405 Mathews St., FC 482-6264 1015 E. Elm St., Milliken 587-7722, www.youngpeopleslc.com Age group: 5-15 years Fun child and teen camps. Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC Youth Enrichment League 970-688-4151 www.youthenrichmentleague.com Age Group: Grades K-12 Youth enrichment classes and summer camps. Fencing, Legos (STEM), chess, sports, more. Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC Youth Orchestra of the Rockies FC, 310-7998 www.cochamberorchestra.org Age group: 7-18 years Challenges young musicians to strive for excellence. Concerts held in November. Fee. Category: AR
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Colorado Early Learning Preschool Invites You to Join our 2017 Summer Camp Program:
EPIC EXPLORERS! Where: CEL-Preschool—4512 McMurry Ave, Fort Collins When: Monday – Friday, From June 5 through August 9 th
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We have a dynamite program planned this summer with activities for each age level!
The camp is open to ages 3-10 Hours of availability from 7:30am – 6:00pm Choose your own schedule to fit your family’s needs Any number of days from 2-5 per week As many weeks as you choose!
TO LEARN MORE: pick up an enrollment packet in the Director’s office on the 1st floor! OR CONTACT US AT: 970-316-6836 or director@aakpreschool.com
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2 Crane & Seager Orthodontics 3 CSU Summer Music-Theatre Program 48 CSU Youth Sport Camps 36 Debut Theater Company 4 Diagonal Theatre Company 35 Educo Adventure Camp 8 Fort Collins Baseball Club 3 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 34 Fort Collins Soccer Club 31 Fort Fun 6 Gargot Farms Riding Academy 4 GK Gymnastics 37 Global Village Academy 23 Grace Place Breakaway Camp 20 Gwen Bartran 26 Health District of Northern Larimer County 34 healthinfosource.com 23 High Plains Library District 5 Inspiration Riding Academy 19 Karate West
8 Larimer Humane Society Critter Camp 21 Learning House 47 Loveland Museum Camps 32 Loveland Sports Camps 2 Mighty Kicks 48 Mountain Kids 21 Off the Hook 30 Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies 6 Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 28 Rollerland 22 Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 7 The Edge 24 Thompson River Pediatrics and Urgent Care 27 UNC Extended Campus 20 Way Orthodontics 47 Wee Love Preschool 3 Young People’s Learning Center 28 Youth Enrichment League
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May 30 – August 18 For children entering K- to 8th Grade Through innovative programming and the use of active learning practices focusing on obesity prevention lifelong fitness and skill development of the youth sports camp support the educational and public service commission of the department of health and exercise science in Colorado State University by providing the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for youth in the community
970-491-6318 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & EXERCISE SCIENCE 100F Moby B Complex • Fort Collins 48 | RMPARENT
■ Baseball/Softball (grades K-8)— 1-week sessions from 5/30-7/7 ■ Basketball (Grades 4-8)— 1-week sessions from 6/26-8/18 ■ Colorado Adventure Camp (Grades 5-8) – Helps campers to explore outdoor activities and pursuits. 1–week sessions from 5/30-8/11 ■ Field Sports (Grades K-8)—Provides campers a brief “taste” of several different sports. 1-week sessions from 5/30-8/18 ■ Fun LIFE (GradesK-6)—Fitness, nutrition and recreation camp. 1-week sessions from 5/30-8/10 ■ In-line Hockey (Grades 4-8) —1-week sessions from 5/30-6/23 ■ Golf (grades K- 8) 8:00-10:00am only. 1-week sessions from 5/30-8/10 ■ Lacrosse (Grades K-8) — 1-week sessions from 6/5-8/4
■ Music and Movement (Grades K-8) )— Explore the combination of dance, aerobics and non-contact martial arts from 6/5-8/18 ■ Smart Fit Girls (ages 12-14) A girls-only camp focusing on healthy physical, social, and personal development through physical activity. 6/19-6/23 ■ Soccer (Grades K-6)— 1-week sessions from 6/26-8/18 ■ Sport Science (Grades 5-8) - A look into the science of movement and activity. 1-week sessions from 6/12-8/18 ■ Super Sports Camp (Grades K-7)—A combination of sports, swimming lessons and other enrichment activities. 2-week sessions from 5/30-8/18 ■ Tennis (Grades K-8)—8:00-10:00am only. 1-week sessions from 6/5-8/18 ■ Volleyball (Grades 4-8)—1-week sessions from 7/10-8/18
Get information and register online at: www.ysc.colostate.edu
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