Program and Activity Guide August 2015

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AUGUST 2015 Poudre, Greeley-Evans 6, Thompson and Windsor school districts distribute the Youth Program & Activity Guide as service to students and their families. The districts do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the programs or services contained herein.

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What’s new in the schools near yOU

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he slew of backpacks, pencil cases, and 3-ring binders lining the shelves of the local box stores can only mean one thing—another school year is right around the corner! We know it can be hard to say goodbye to summer break (although we’re secretly counting down to kid-free grocery shopping right along with you), alas, it’s time to dust off the calendar and jot down a few important school-related dates. Read on for your district’s 201516 back-to-school updates!

Poudre School District

SCHOOL START DATES The first day of school in PSD for all students is August 24th. However, some schools offer transition days for incoming new students (typically at the 6th-and 9th- grade levels) starting August 19th. Check out the Back To School news item online for information regarding bell schedules, transportation information, school supply lists and more at www.psdschools.org.

FOLLOW PSD ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER Check out PSD on Facebook.com/ PoudreSchoolDistrict or Twitter (@ PoudreSchools) for stories, updates, pictures and important information regarding the District and schools.

THE PSD APP: YOUR DISTRICT, YOUR DEVICE, YOUR CONNECTION! A “Poudre School District” App, available to parents, students, staff and community members is now offered! The PSD App offers quick access to student information such as grades, lunch account payment and the school calendar. It also includes district notifications, news, issues, videos, job opportunities and more! You can get the free App from the Apple iTunes store or Google Play. If you have feedback about the PSD App, please email it to info@psdschools.org.

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issue. Bond funds are one-time dollars that will allow the district to maintain excellent facilities critical to providing a positive learning environment. Schools receive mill levy funds each year to support student instruction in a variety of ways. For more information on how mill dollars are supporting students, please visit the PSD website.

The 10 weeks of summer break are when the majority of renovation, construction and facility maintenance occurs at PSD’s 50 school sites, all thanks to the 2010 Bond. These construction projects include full-scale site renovations, upgrades to secure entryways and video security systems as well as installation of new lockers, playgrounds, kitchen equipment, windows, doors and so much more.

In some cases, access to schools during summer is limited because of the extent of construction. Five “red zone” schools are closed to allow for major renovations like new flooring and lockers. Other “yellow zone” and “green zone” schools have partial closures to accommodate new playgrounds, roofing, fencing, kitchen equipment, sinks and windows. For a full listing of all 2010 bond projects and closures, check the 2010 Building Fund web pages.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Concurrent enrollment, offered at all PSD high schools, allows high school students to enroll in college courses and high school classes simultaneously. Concurrent enrollment gives students an opportunity to graduate from high school with college credits and accelerates their progress toward earning advanced degrees and entering the working world. For more information about the program, visit the PSD website or speak with your school’s counselor.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICES Full priced/reduced price meal fees for elementary and secondary schools in 2015-16 will be as follows: Breakfast Paid Student: $1.25 Reduced: $0 Free: $0 Lunch Elementary Paid $2.45 Secondary Paid $2.70 Reduced $.40 Visit Child Nutrition on the PSD website for menus and other nutritional information.

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in Me school. This leadership model assists in integrating a culture of character and leadership into the school experience with students, staff and community based on the principles of the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Leader in Me brings the “7 Habits” into the elementary school setting where students can begin to develop these very important skills at a very early age. For more information, see the Leader in Me website at www. theleaderinme.org

PRINCIPAL CHANGES Alissa Poduska has been named the principal at Shepardson STEM Elementary School. Poduska has been the assistant principal at Bacon Elementary School in PSD since 2013 and prior to her time as an administrator, served as a classroom teacher for eight years.

Brett Larsen will be the new principal at Boltz Middle School. Larsen has worked as an assistant principal at Rocky Mountain High School for the last 10 years and in education for 20.

Penny Stires will be the new principal of Lincoln Middle School, an IB World School.

Previously, Stires served as the principal of Boltz Middle School in PSD, where she has worked since 2010.

Christopher Kiefer has been named the new principal of Webber Middle School. Kieffer has worked at Dysart Unified School District in Surprise, Arizona for eight years as a PK-8, and as an assistant principal for two years prior to that. He also served as a classroom teacher, Title I teacher and swim coach during his educational career.

Thompson School District

SCHOOL START DATES First days of school for the district will be as follows: 12 | RMPARENT

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Grades K-5: August 20 Grades 6 and 9 (transition): August 20 All other grades 6-12: August 21

THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION GUIDE The district will post its informational guide online at www.thompsonschools. org. The publication will include essential information needed to prepare for the start of school including registration information, school start times and program details.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) is a voluntary program that offers college-level classes at the high schools. By participating in the courses and exams, students are better prepared for the rigor of college, earn college credit while in high school and save tuition money as a result. Each high school offers a variety of AP classes. AP classes can also be taken online through Thompson Online.

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PATHWAYS PROGRAM Located at Thompson Valley High School and Berthoud High School, the Agricultural Education Pathways Program prepares TSD students for workforce readiness and continuing education beyond high school. The program is available to high school students throughout the district.

DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM A Dual Language Immersion Program, housed at Truscott Elementary School and Cottonwood Plains Elementary School, will begin fall 2015 with kindergarteners. In the program, children will be taught in both English and Spanish, not only acquiring the robust knowledge that they would gain in a traditional educational setting, but also fully immersing themselves into a cultural world that will greatly benefit them throughout their lives. Over the years, as their time in the program continues, students will become completely fluent and literate in both languages.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT/FREE COLLEGE/ASCENT Concurrent enrollment gives students an opportunity to graduate from high school with college credits. The cost for tuition is paid by Thompson School District at community college rates.

Students can accelerate their progress toward earning advanced degrees and the working world. This program is open to all high school students who receive academic plan approval, meet application deadlines, and meet college course requirements. Students can take college courses of their choosing at Front Range Community College, Aims Community College or other university partners.

Books and fees are not covered.

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own product or service. Entrepreneurs and business experts from the community will serve as coaches and mentors guiding student teams through the process of ideation, market research and business plan development. Over the course of the year, student teams will learn about product development, financial modeling, marketing, accounting and human resources, as well as the legal aspects of running a business to get them geared up for “Pitch Week”.

“Pitch Week” helps to further fire the entrepreneurial spirit by putting student teams in front of actual investors to pitch their innovative idea and possibly win funding to turn their business plans into reality during the summer and the following school year.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Project Lead the Way is the nation’s leading provider of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Through world-class K-12 curriculum, high-quality teacher professional development, and outstanding partnerships, PLtW is helping students develop the skills needed to succeed in the global economy.

1:1 DEVICE PROGRAM Students at Conrad Ball Middle School and Mountain View High School are provided a technology device to use in all of their learning experiences.

Students use a number of platforms and systems to enhance their learning through interaction with an iPad. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) STEM is offered at Berthoud High School as a focused educational program. STEM Engineering is offered at Thompson Valley High School and Mountain View High School. An “Engineering Your World” program is hosted at TVHS and a “Project Lead the Way” program is based at BHS and MVHS. STEM strives to produce scientifically and mathematically literate graduates who can step into leadership positions at the most competitive postsecondary programs in the country. The curriculum, educational enrichment and interactive approach will develop scientists capable of planning, conducting and 14 | RMPARENT

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communicating their own investigations.

Students design their own research project and work with an adult mentor during their junior and senior years.

Included in the program is Pogil Chemistry, Project Lead the Way engineering classes and Advanced Placement options.

Students interested in entering this rigorous program should call Berthoud High School at 970-613-7700. Three elementary schools—Big Thompson, Ivy Stockwell and Laurene Edmondson— and two middle schools—Turner and Walt Clark—are STEM focus schools.

STEM provides a multiple-pathwaysto-success approach so that all students can succeed. Students engage in problem-based learning centered on science, technology, engineering and math with literacy as the core. In collaborative groups, students solve real and relevant problems that cross all content areas with hands-on learning opportunities.

FERGUSON HIGH SCHOOL (FHS) FHS is an alternative high school for 10th graders and higher designed to address the needs of the student for whom the regular comprehensive high school situation has not been successful.

EXPLORE, ENGAGE, EXPAND (E3) E3 is an educational option for students in grades K-12 who have a passion to learn about a topic that is not taught in our district curriculum. Students identify what it is they want to learn about. They identify what they need to know and do to demonstrate they understand the concept. They work with a community member, their mentor, who helps them apply their new learning to their project. Students present their learning at the end of the year in a “Presentation of Learning” to a committee that awards the credit for the student. For more information, please visit http://e3learning.co/.

SECONDARY OPTIONS FOR ACHIEVEMENT RESULTING IN SUCCESS (SOARS) SOARS serves students 17 years of age and older who have dropped out of high school or are considering dropping out of high school. SOARS provides an alternative for students who need support in completing graduation requirements.

THOMPSON ONLINE Thompson Online offers a robust online education option for Thompson School District K-12 students. Students have

School programs defined

Many educational choices await students in northern Colorado, but deciphering them is sometimes a challenge. Check out these options.

Core Knowledge: Stresses cumulative

learning year to year through a specific outline of curriculum for each grade level.

The goal is to prevent repetition and holes in learning from one grade level to the next.

Learn more at http://coreknowledge.org/ about-the-curriculum.

International Baccalaureate (IB): IB World Schools teach curriculum that is recognized worldwide, and promotes compassion and curiosity with the goal of creating a better world. See http://www.ibo.org/index. cfm for more information.

Non-traditional/Experience Based: These

schools offer smaller class sizes and hands-on learning. Students complete portfolios of work rather than completing assignments for grades.

Magnet/Lab School: These schools offer

traditional curriculum while allowing students interested in the school’s special focus to pursue it to a greater depth. Many magnet schools integrate their magnet focus into all subjects.

Advanced Placement/College Credit:

These are intense courses designed to prepare students for higher education, boost college applications, and in some cases transfer as college credits.

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

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

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

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of the Arts (LISA) program is an educational option that provides integrated learning opportunities in the arts, with the arts, and through the arts. Creative writing, dance, drama, visual arts, digital arts and music are emphasized and infused into the core curriculum. Our LISA schools—Garfield Elementary School, Bill Reed Middle School and Mountain View High School—offer K-12 opportunities for students in Thompson School District. For information, please call Garfield Elementary at 970-613-6000, Bill Reed Middle School at 970-613-7200 or Mountain View High School at 970-613-7800.

NEW PRINCIPALS The following schools will greet new principals in the 2015-16 school year.

This list is current as of July 9th, 2015.

Carrie Martin Elementary School—

24/7 access to their classes through an online platform and/or can come into the classroom for extra support.

Students can participate as full-time or part-time students.

HOMESCHOOL COURSES Homeschooled students have the opportunity to participate in the high school SOARS program as part-time students. They can select courses from a full, comprehensive high school curriculum. Students attend four hours per day, five days per week.

CREDIT RECOVERY Credit recovery is for students in 9th12th grades who have failed a class required for graduation and need to make up those credits.

LOVELAND/BERTHOUD ENRICHMENT ACCESS PROGRAM (LEAP) LEAP provides enrichment to students in grades K-12 and is designed to support parents who choose to school their children at home or outside of the public school setting. Parents remain the primary instructional providers with LEAP supplementing their efforts. Students who choose this educational option attend class one day a week or a minimum of six hours. LEAP teachers provide a variety of learning opportunities. Some 16 | RMPARENT

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classes may take place in a self-contained building while others are more project based and occur throughout the Loveland community.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE International Baccalaureate (IB) is offered at three Thompson School District schools: Coyote Ridge Elementary School, Lucile Erwin Middle School and Loveland High School. Coyote Ridge Elementary has been certified as a Primary Years Programme school.

Lucile Erwin Middle School and Loveland High School have been certified as Middle Years Programme schools. IB students who wish to continue after the Middle Years Programme may apply for the Diploma Programme at Loveland High School. The IB program is a multicultural, international approach to learning the “big picture” through inquiry and critical thinking. With IB, all subjects are equal in importance, including mathematics, science and technology, social studies, arts, language, and personal, social and physical health. For more information, please call 970-6135200 for high school, 970-613-7600 for middle school, and 970-679-9400 for elementary school programs.

LISA PROGRAM The Loveland area Integrated School

Alex Martin has been named principal at Carrie Martin Elementary School. Martin is filling the position vacated by Deanna Terry, who retired from the district. Martin previously served as assistant principal at Laurel Elementary School in Poudre School District. He has held a variety of positions during his overall time in Poudre, including assistant principal (TOSA) at Dunn and Johnson elementary schools, and as a special education teacher at several buildings.

Martin earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree in Anthropology with an emphasis in History and Geology from the University of Kansas. He also earned a Master of Arts degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership PhD program at Colorado State University.

Winona Elementary School—

Emily Paris MacNiven has been named principal at Winona Elementary School. MacNiven is filling the position vacated by Larry Shores, who decided to return to a 5th-grade teaching position at Cottonwood Plains Elementary School. MacNiven had served at Provost Academy Colorado since 2011, most recently in the position of Executive Director. The Academy serves at-risk students in grades 9 through 12. Throughout her career, she has also garnered vast

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while ensuring students are prepared for post-secondary learning and careers. With the assistance of technology, students can dramatically increase their control over the time, place, path and pace of their learning.

Nine more schools – including four middle schools, two K-8 schools and two elementary schools – will begin implementing blended learning in 201516, joining three schools that kicked off the program last year.

experience as a school counselor, director of Instruction, and as a bilingual kindergarten teacher, among other positions.

MacNiven earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education/ Bilingual-Bicultural Education/ESL and Spanish and a Master of Arts in School Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. She also holds a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and Policies Studies from the University of Texas.

Greeley-Evans School District 6

SCHOOL START DATES First days of school for the district will be: • Kindergarten: Aug. 24 • Grades 1-12: Aug. 19

NEW CAREER PATHWAYS Career Pathways are programs in District 6 that offer high school students the opportunity to explore careers and fields of study they may want to pursue later in life. These popular programs offer hands-on experience, targeted instruction and some programs even offer students the ability to receive professional certificates while still in high school.

The Career Pathways programs offered at District 6 schools are: • Agriculture Pathway Greeley West High School

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• Arts Magnet Pathway Greeley Central High School •C onstruction Pathway Greeley West High School •C riminal Justice Pathway Greeley West High School •C ulinary Arts Program Northridge High School • E ntrepreneurship Pathway Greeley West High School • F ire Science Academy Greeley West High School •H ealth Science Academy Greeley Central High School • I nternational Baccalaureate Greeley West High School •S cience, Technology, Engineering, Math Pathway (STEM), Northridge High School • Teacher Education Pathway Northridge High School •U .S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC Northridge High School

BLENDED LEARNING District 6 is entering its third year of implementing blended learning districtwide. This instructional method allows educators to leverage technology to personalize learning for all students, while getting real-time data to help guide teaching.

The primary purpose for implementing a blended learning approach is to increase student achievement

NEW SCHOOLS A ribbon cutting and grand opening for Prairie Heights Middle School was held in July, a formal welcome for one of two new schools in Greeley-Evans School District 6.

This 103,000-square-foot middle school features state-of-the-art technology and modern learning spaces. Prairie Heights Middle School will replace John Evans Middle School, which is being torn down this summer. It will serve the same students as John Evans, but is located at 65th Avenue and 37th Street in Evans, about three miles west of the former school.

Prairie Heights was funded through a Building Excellent Schools Today grant and an $8 million bond issue approved by District 6 voters in 2012. It will open its doors with more than 700 students.

EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY The result of an innovative partnership between Greeley-Evans School District 6 and Aims Community College, Early College Academy is opening its doors in August 2015.

Early College Academy will give students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associates’ degree from Aims Community College simultaneously. This rigorous program is a mix between traditional high school and community college classes.

Students can graduate with 60 college credits that will automatically transfer to any four-year Colorado college at no cost to the student.

Early College Academy will open with approximately 170 students in grades 9 and 10. The academy will expand to grades 11 and 12 over the next two years, adding one grade a year.

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Delhia Mahaney, dean of students and social studies teacher, ASPIRE Stephanie Osborn, dean of students, Heath Middle School Sage Prutch, assistant principal, Jackson Elementary School Ramon Reyes, Bella Romero K-3 Academy, assistant principal Terry Shawn, assistant principal and athletic director, Northridge High school.

Weld RE-4 School District

SCHOOL START DATES The Weld RE-4 School District will be welcoming students back on August 13.

Please check your student’s school website for information on preschool/ kindergarten start and orientation dates along with back-to-school information including school supply lists, ice cream socials and back-to-school nights.

SCHOOL KICKOFF COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Greeley-Evans School District 6 is hosting its second annual School Kickoff Community Celebration on Saturday, August 8 from 10:30am to 1:30pm at Island Grove Regional Park, 501 North 14th Avenue in Greeley.

The School Kickoff Community Celebration is an annual event that raises money through sponsorships and donations to give away backpacks, school supplies and provide a free lunch to District 6 students, staff, families and community members. The event also includes community information booths, student entertainment, a petting zoo, face painting and many fun activities for families.

In addition, NextCare will be on site providing $10 sports physicals.

Emergency vehicles will be available for viewing and many community booths that will distribute information and provide fun activities will be there as well.

This year, District 6 has raised enough money to provide 2,200 backpacks filled with school supplies and lunch to 2,000, while supplies last.

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Center anytime during the kickoff.

Backpacks and supplies are provided to registered District 6 students only.

PRINCIPAL CHANGES A few new principals will be joining Greeley-Evans School District 6 in the 2015-16 school year: Gordon Boschman has been named the principal of Early College Academy, opening in August 2015.

Ryan McDougal has been named principal at Scott Elementary School.

Jeffrey Petersen will take over as principal at McAuliffe Elementary School. Petersen was previously the assistant principal at Heath Middle School.

Ben Alexander will take over as principal at ENGAGE Online Academy. Alexander previously served as assistant principal of the school.

Shawna Busby-Hirman will take the title of preschool principal. She previously served as a coordinator of the preschool program.

District 6 also has several new assistant principals: Alison Ferguson, assistant principal, Martinez Elementary School Chloe Knoche, assistant principal, Maplewood Elementary School

WEBSITE The district’s home web page can be found at: www.weldre4.k12.co.us. You can access all the school sites from this page. Please be sure to click on the Facebook and Twitter icons from the home page to follow district-wide news and events as well as emergency messages. While on the website, visit the links for nutrition services, health services, calendars and the parent and community links where there is a whole host of information for students and parents. Please feel free to call the District Office at 970-686-8000 if you have any questions or would like more information on schools.

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Back to School Guide 2015 D I R E C T O R Y B Y C AT E G O R Y

ACADEMICS

Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum Camp Invention Children’s Speech Therapy Center Discovery Montessori Discovery Science Center Fort Collins Preschool Garbage Garage Education Center Latin Classes & Latin Club Little Bear’s Child Care Math Tutoring Oakwood School 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 Weld Library District

ARTS

Aunt Bea’s Pottery Painting Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Canyon Concert Ballet Clothes Pony Colorado Academy of the Arts 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 Rocky

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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 Blue Mountain Riding Academy Boys & Girls Clubs, Larimer County Broadway Bound Dance Academy Camp Chief Ouray-YMCA of the Rockies Chippers Lanes City of Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Youth Team Sports City of Fort Collins Golf Courses Classic Lanes Collindale Golf Academy Colorado Cheer Academy Colorado Force 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 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 Pump It Up Raintree Aerobic and Fitness Center 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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Back to School Guide 2015 Academics (AC), Arts (AR), Athletics (AT), Before School (BS), After School (AS), Day Camps (DC), Residential Camps (RC), Clubs/Organizations (CO)

ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS 4-H Larimer County, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, FC, 498-6000 www.larimer.org/extension Weld County, 525 N. 15th Ave., GR, 304-6535, www.weld4h.org Age group: 8-18 years old 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 and Windsor 352-2222, www.abccdc.com Age group: 5-12 years old Providing school-age activities in a school-age setting.

Fee. Category: BS, AS, DC Adventure Bound Day Camp 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org/ABDC Age group: 6-13 years old 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) www.adventurekidsgreeley.com Age group: 6 weeks to 13 years old Summer day camps, enrichment programs, childcare, and parties.

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

Fee. Category: AT All-Star Kids Games 2112 E. Harmony Road, FC, 206-9600 www.mypursuitchurch.com Age group: 6-12 years old All-Star Kids Games: week of sport or activity instruction and competition.

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All Star Youth Sports 155 E. Boardwalk Drive, FC 855-500-ASYS (2797) www.allstaryouthsports.org Age group: 5-17 years old Non-contact flag football leagues for coeds. Games on Sundays and Mondays.

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 old-adult Tae Kwon Do classes, summer programs and camps.

Fee. Category: AT BASE Camp 1241 Riverside, FC, 266-1734 www.mybasecampkids.org Age group: 5-13 years old Before- and after-school program in many local elementary schools.

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

Fee. Category: AC Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 West Hwy 34, LV, 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Age group: 1st-5th grade Summer programs.

Fee. Category: DC Blooming Girls 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 220, FC 207-4094 www.bloominggirlsco.com Age group: 5-12 years old Instructor provides confidencebuilding classes for girls and workshops to build self-esteem.

Free. Category; BS, AS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 1505 Brodie Ave., EP, 583-2361 1608 Lancer Drive, FC, 484-5198 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 663-5450 3815 W. Harrison, Wellington, 568-7338 www.begreatlarimer.org Age group: 6-18 years old Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee $5/year. 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 old Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee $5/year. Category: AS, CO Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council 970-330-6305, www.BeAScout.org Age group: 1st grade through age 20 Develop character, competence, integrity and leadership in today’s youth through quality programs outdoor experience, and service.

Fee. Category: CO Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Drive, FC, 484-4700 3513 Richmond Drive, FC, 229-0300 3507 Richmond Drive, FC, 206-9200 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: 1st-5th grade Developmentally appropriate curriculums, certified teachers, state-ofthe-art facilities.

Free. Category: AS, BS Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby, 887-2648, www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years old 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 1st-6th grade One week science and invention camp.

Fee. Category: AC

Camp Sunrise 100 Sunrise Ranch Road, LV, 679-4200 www.sunriseranch.org Age group: 4-17 years old Outdoor adventure quests, sustainable agriculture—farm and garden, environmental education, earth stewardship.

Fee. Category: RC Camp Timberline, Inc. 1207 Longs Peak Road, EP, 484-8462 www.camptimberline.com Age group: 7-18 years old Sports and mountain adventure camp at the foot of Longs Peak.

Fee. Category: RC, AT 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 old and up Creating and sharing the passion of dance through artistically enriching performance and education Fee. Category: AR Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1111 Diamond Valley Drive #102, WS, 460-9112 www.catalystbjj.com Age group: 6 years old-adult An academy offering Jiu Jitsu, antibullying and self-defense techniques.

Fee. Category: AT Centennial Village Museums 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years old Experience pioneer life with hands-on activities, games, crafts and more.

Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Road, EP 970-586-4244 www.cheley.com Age group: 9-17 years old Hiking, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, rafting, mountain biking, sports, climbing, arts, crafts and more.

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Chessmates FC, 581-2424 www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: K-9th grade Kids have fun, learn, and compete through chess.

Fee. Category: CO Children’s Speech and Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Drive, Ste. #10, FC, 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Age group: Up to 12 years old 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 1425 Diana Drive, LV, 663-3146 4601 Sunview Drive, LV, 613-9424 www.childrens-workshop.com Age group: 5-12 years old Games, arts and crafts, field trips, fun; transportation provided.

Fee. Category: BS, AS Chippers Lanes 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Road, FC, 2266327 2454 8th St., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Age group: 6-14 years old Camps, junior bowling leagues, school fundraisers.

Fee/Free. Category: AT, DC Choice City Christian Camp 3125 Conestoga Ct., FC, 310-6335 www.choicecitychristiancamp.com Age group: 5-12 years old Summer activities daycamp with daily field trips. Open 7am-6pm.

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City of Greeley Junior Golf 2200 Clubhouse Drive, GR, 353-4653 Age group: 6-18 years old Multiple 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 old and up Fun and easy way 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 old State-licensed camp, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, science, drama, indoor and outdoor games.

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

Fee. AT, DC Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys 111 N. College Ave., FC, 224-2866 www.clothespony.com Age group: Toddler to 10 years old Sing-alongs and storytimes.

Fee/Free. Category: AR Collindale Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Road, FC, 223-4653 www.collindalegolfacademy.com Age group: 5-17 years old PGA professional supervised junior golf camps, clinics and instruction.

Fee. Category: AT

City of Fort Collins Golf Courses 221-6650, www.fcgov.com/golf Age group: 7-12 years old Annual introductory golf clinic for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT

Colorado Cheer Academy 105 W. Prospect Road, FC, 305-0170 www.coloradocheeracademy.com Age group: Under 5-18 years old Excellent cheer program, complete athlete performance program, fitness training and conditioning.

Fee. Category: AT

City of Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Youth Team Sports 413 S. Bryan Ave., FC 221-6385 www.fcgov.com/sports Age group: 6 years old and up Tackle/flag/ultimate football, softball, volleyball, track, basketball.

Fee. Category: AT

Colorado Ice Indoor Football 218 Smokey St., FC, 472-0128 www.thecoloradoice.com Age group: Kindergarten and up Cheerleading hosted by Icicle cheerleaders; football hosted by Ice players and coaches.

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Dance Express 633 S. College Ave., Ste. H, FC, 493-2113 www.fortnet.org/danceexp/ Age group: 5 years old and up Modern dance troupe for persons with and without disabilities.

Fee. Category: AR, CO

Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC, 232-9539 www.contemporarydanceacademy.com Age Group: 2-18 years old Ballet, jazz, lyrical.

Fee. Category: AR

Dance Factory 2956 W. 29th St. #19, GR, 506-9040 www.dancefactorylb.com Age group: 3-18 years old Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and pom.

Fee. Category: AT

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

Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Environmental Learning Center 3745 E. Prospect Road, FC, 491-1661 www.csuelc.org Age group: K-12th grades Educational programs, nature center, trails. Camps. Open to public.

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Instruction from CSU coaches and elite staff.

Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Women’s Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC, 491-6232 www.csurams.com/camps/csucamps-w-baskbl.html Age group: 4th-8th grades High-energy camp for girls looking to become better players.

Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Youth Sport Camps 201-A Moby B Complex, FC, 491-6318 www.hes.cahs.colostate.edu/YSC/ Age group: 1st-8th grades A day camp that promotes the benefits of activity for youth in the community.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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

Fee. Category: AR Discovery Montessori 225 E. Skyway Drive, FC, 223-2445 www.discoverymontessori.net Age group: 2 years old-6th grade Calm classrooms, onsite horsemanship, French, music, computers, art.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, BS, DC Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2479 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-18 years old 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: All ages A family-oriented sports facility providing a friendly environment for practice, instruction, and league play for turf-based sports.

Fee. Category: AT Edora Pool Ice Center 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic.php Age group: 6 months and up Ice Skating lessons, swimming.

Fee. Category: AT Educo Adventure Camp 494-0785, www.educoadventures.org Age group: 10-17 years old Adventurers that challenge kids to become leaders and gain confidence since 1988.

Free. Category: AS, RC

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Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St., FC, 221-6665 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 6 years old and up Summer and spring-break camps.

Fee. Category: DC Flying Colors Art School 2117 Bighorn Road, FC www.flyingcolorsartschool.com Age group: 5-12 years old Summer art adventure camps. Multimedia, multicultural themes. Fabulous indoor and outdoor projects.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

• Individual & small-group instruction • After-school and weekend lessons

FoCo Spartans Junior Roller Derby 324 S. Link Lane, FC, 231-8007 www.spartanbabes.weebly.com Age group: 7-17 years old Fun, athletic, full-contact and modifiedcontact team sport for girls.

Fee. Category: AT

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foodies! Culinary Academy 4206 S. College Ave., #108, FC, 226-2665 www.foodiescca.com Age group: 3 years old-adult Culinary classes, Spring/summer camps, workshops, TOP Chef birthday bash parties.

Fee. Category: AR Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) FC, 372-2744 www.fortcollinsareaswimteam.org Age group: K-12th grade 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 old 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: 5 years old-adult Theatre, summer workshop, fall production cast.

Free. Category: AR, DC, AS Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Road, FC, 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net Age group: 5-12 years After-school and summer youth day camps—swimming, climbing wall, XRKADE. Free. Categories: AT, AS, 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 old and up A dojo with the objective to teach traditional and competitive judo.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Age group: 1st-6th grade Provides hands-on learning for all ages!

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

Fee. Category: AR Fort Collins Pencak Silat 4103 S. Mason St., FC, 817-4266 www.fortcollinssilat.com Age group: 5 years old and up 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 old 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 old 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: 4th-8th grade Competitive and recreational leagues, camps and clinics.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 2709 Ringneck Drive, FC, 980-8425 www.frcba.com Age group: 4 years old-adult Creative movement through preprofessional ballet. Russian-based syllabus.

Fee. Category: AR

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Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2976 www.mast.unco.edu/fsi Age group: 10th & 11th grade Six-week summer science immersion program.

Fee. Category: RC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, FC, 498-5770 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/GG/ GarGar.htm Age group: K-12th grade 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 old and up Experience nature. Fun events, ongoing programs, and camps all with horticulture themes.

Free. Category: BS, AS Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, 443-5467 www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 years old 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 old Summer camp open to all girls.

Fee. CO, AS GK Gymnastics 2026 Lowe St., FC, 226-0306 www.gk-gymnastics.com Age group: 5 years old-adult Price includes weekly bowling, skating, karate, gymnastics, movie, trampoline, conditioning and open swimming.

Fee. Category: AT, AS, DC Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Age group: Youth and adults Art collections and activities to promote international understanding.

Fee. Category: AC

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Golden Girls Baton Academy 534 W. 66th St., LV 631-4842, www.batonacademy.com Age group: 4-16 years old Twirling, dancing, drilling, parades, festivals, shows. Improve coordination, poise, self-esteem, discipline.

Fee. Category: AT, AS 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 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 old Hands-on activities for youth.

Fee. Category: DC Greeley Youth Sports UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-9401 www.greeleygov.com/rec Age group: 8-14 years old Fee. Category: AT, DC GRIT Athletics Livermore, 219-6214 www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years old Wrestling, running and rodeo training for kids ages 5-18 years.

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 old and up Explore piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass composing, recording, team bands, Bach-Rock.

Fee. Category: AR Harrington Arts Academy 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 568-8370 www.harringtonartsacademy.com Age group: All ages Creative expression for all.

Acting, singing, dancing, drawing, songwriting, mainstage productions.

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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.havoclacrosse.org Age group: 8-13 years old Northern Colorado girls lacrosse organization. Winter and spring seasons.

Fee. Category: AT Healthy Kids Club, University of Colorado Health 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 495-7511 www.pvhs.org/healthykidsclub Age group: Preschool-6th grade Provides health and safety education, after-school programs and events.

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

Fee. Category: AS Hearts in Hand Child Development Center 2464 Marquette St., FC, 223-1245 www.heartsinhandschool.com Age group: 5-12 years old Private kindergarten; summer camp.

Fee. Category: AC, BS, AS, DC Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Drive, FC, 494-1022 www.heritagechristian.info Age group: Pre-K-12th grade Heritage Summer Learning Studio offers learning opportunities in a Christian-centered environment.

Fee. Category: DC Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS, 204-4653 www.highlandmeadows.com Age group: 7-14 years old Weeklong Junior Golf camps for beginner and intermediate golfers.

Fee. Category: DC Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Age group: 4-18 years old Winter Junior Bowling League.

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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 ages A community of libraries offering programs and materials for all ages.

Free. Category: AC iD Game Design & Development Academy Held at University of Denver and more. 888-709-8324 www.idgamedevacademy.com Age group: 13-18 years Two-week, 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 old 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 old 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 Art classes at FC Museum of Art. Fee. Category: DC Impact Dance Academy 1031 Conifer St., FC, 231-0844 www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years old Full-time age-appropriate activities for 11- to 15-year-olds.

Fee. Category: DC

Inner Strength Rock Gym 3713 S. Mason St., FC, 282-8118 www.innerstrengthrock.com Age group: 6-14 years old Climbing classes for all abilities.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Inspiration Riding Academy FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Age group: 5 years old to adult Teaching hunter jumper lessons. Pony club. Lesson horses available.

Fee. Category: AT International Blackbelt Academy 1833 E. Harmony Road, FC, #5, 204-9977 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 330-5425 www.internationalblackbeltacademy.com Age group: 4 years old and up Karate for kids and families.

Fee. Category: AT JasCo Music www.sixstring_slinger@yahoo.com Age group: 10 years old and up Guitar instruction emphasizing solid technique and understanding music theory.

Fee. Category: AR Jumpin’ 6055 Sky Pond Drive, Ste. P100, LV, 776-9756 www.jumpinfun.com Age group: 3-10 years old 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 old and up Martial Arts programs for peewees (4-7 years old), kids (8-12 years old), teens and adults.

Fee. Category: AT Kent Mountain Adventure Center 170 Elm Road, EP, 586-5990 www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years old Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneering, school groups, families.

Fee. Category: RC Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV, 308-0439 www.kidsniteout.org Age group: 8-14 years old Disco, gym, contests, fun, supervised youth program Saturday nights.

Fee. Category: DC

KinderCare Learning Centers Centers in FC, LV, GR www.kindercare.com Age group: Infant-12 years old Before- and after-school, and enrichment programs.

Fee. Category: AC, BS, AS Larimer County Foster Care Program 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-7000 www.larimer.org/fostercare Age group: Birth-18 years old Foster care is a supportive service to children/families who must live apart due to abuse/neglect.

Free. Category: RC Larimer Humane Society 6317 Kyle Ave., FC 226-3647 www.larimerhumane.org Age group: 8-12 years old Spring Break: Kid Care Spring Camp.

Fee. Category: DC Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Drive, Ste. 105, FC 672-2030 www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: All ages Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain.

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Lewis Tennis School 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.Lewistennis.com Age group: K-12th grade Thirty-eight years directing tennis programs, professionally run instruction, tournaments, leagues.

Fee. Category: AT 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 Little Bears Child Care 1247 Riverside Ave., FC, 472-1984, 2251 Hampshire Road, FC, 484-3932 www.littlebearschildcare.com Age group: 6 weeks to 8 years old Core knowledge emphasis, Spanish and sign language included.

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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 old Noncontact football technique. Camp led

by Rocky Mountain Football program.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Lone Pine Classical School www.lonepineclassical.com Age group: 3rd-12th grade Latin and Greek classes for homeschoolers.

Fee/Free. Category: AC, AS, BS, CO Loveland Archery Exchange 907 N. VanBuren Ave., LV, 667-2934 www.lovelandarcheryexchange.com Age group: 9 years old and up Learn patience and focus. Have fun.

Individual instruction and Saturday morning shoots.

Fee. Category: AT

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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 old and up Laser tag, laser maze, climbing wall, parties, group events and more.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 962-2410 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 1st-9th grade After-school arts classes, summer and spring break workshops.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp LV, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age group: 5-12 years old Fun, safe place for children with reading, math, sports and activities.

Fee. Category: DC, AC, AT Loveland Swim Club 203-1374, www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 3 years old-college Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 3 through college.

Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Youth Gardeners 306 N. Washington Ave., LV, 669-7182 www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org Age group: 5-21 years old Cultivates skills, stewardship and service in young people through sustainable gardening and healthy living practices.

Fee/free. Category: BS, CO Lyric Cinema Café 300 E. Mountain Ave., FC, 493-0893 www.lyriccinemacafe.com Age Group: 4-18 years old Morning cartoons Mon.-Sat., kids matinees on PSD no-school days.

Free. 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 Matpac Wrestling Windsor High, 1100 Main St., WS, 218-1056 www.matpacwrestling.com Age group: K-12th grade Fall preseason program for wrestlers with heart and desire to be great.

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 Miramont Lifestyle Fitness 901 Oakridge Drive, FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 2211 S. College Ave., FC, 225-2233 3755 Precision Drive, Ste., 100, LV, 744-5005 www.miramontlifestyle.com Age group: 5-18 years old Safe, fun and active after-school programs, day camp, no-school daycamp, swim lessons and more.

Fee. Category: BA, 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.

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Mothers’ Center of Fort Collins www.motherscenterfc.org Age group: All ages Nonprofit outreach organization with programs for mothers and children.

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Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-3118 www.mountain-kids.com Age group: 5-18 years old Gymnastics, dance, swimming, preschool, summer day camp, afterschool transportation and care.

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

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Northern Colorado Orcas WS, 282-5150 www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 7-17 years old Synchronized swimming is for anyone who likes music, dance and swimming.

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

Free. Category: AC

Northern Colorado Soccer Club 3527 West 12th St., Ste. 105, GR, 351-6255 www.northerncoloradosoccer.org Age group: 5-14 years old (indoor) Age group: 9-18 years old (outdoor) Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive for all participants Fee. Category: AT

Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 6 months and up Swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT

Northern Colorado Snow Valley Basketball Camp UNC, Butler Hancock Gym, GR 720-470-4282, www.unccamps.com Age group: 12-18 years old Individual skills camp designed to fine tune fundamental skills in a fun, entertaining environment.

Fee. Category: AT, RC

My Heroes 701 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com Age group: k-12 grade Hippotherapy services for specialneeds riders.

Fee. Category: AR New World Sports 119 E. Mountain St., FC 224-5857 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8 to 18 years old Guided biking, hiking and rafting tours.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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NoCo Ice Center 7900 S. CR 5, WS, 206-4423 www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years old-adult Hockey and skating for youth and adult. Serving FC, GR, LV, WS. Fee. Category: AT

NFL Flag Football & Cheerleading 155 E. Boardwalk Drive, #550, FC, 855-500-2797 www.playnflflagco.com Age group: 5-17 years old Registration includes official NFL jersey, mouth piece and flags.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Elite 4103 S. Mason St., FC, 282-9890 www.epscheer.com Age group: K-12th grade All-star competitive cheer (3 levels), Recreational Cheer, tumbling.

Fee. Category: AT

Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 S. CR 5, WS, 206-4423 www.ncyh.org Age group: 5-18 years old 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 old and up Activities, classes, programs, sports, camps.

Fee. Category: Category: AT 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 old Creates and supports a one-to-one mentoring relationship between adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and/or academic lives.

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Philomusica 2105 S. College Ave., FC, 419-8801 www.philomusica.com Age group: 1-12 years old Music classes; instrumental lessons; innovative approach to group, prepiano, guitar lessons.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Ripple Effect Martial Arts 2948 Council Tree Ave., #137, FC, 282-3714 www.rippleeffectmartialarts.com Age group: 5-12 years old High-energy summer and year-round martial arts program.

Fee. Category: AT

Piano & Guitar Institute 2925 S. College Ave., #8, FC, 206-4930 1295 Main St. #3, WS, 686-9660 www.PianoInstituteLLC.com Age group: K-12th grades Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Road, FC, 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: Pre-K-6th grade Summer day camp sessions. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play.

Fee. Category: BS, AS, DC

Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., #5A, FC, 282-9171 www.pianocenteroftherockies.com Age group: All ages Specializing in piano classes for kids, teens, adults and retirees.

Fee. Category: AR

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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 ages Programs to encourage literacy, curiosity and imagination.

Free. Category: AC, AR Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 1410 E. 11th St., LV, 663-3173 www.premiergymnastics.net Age group: Varies Recreational and competitive programs. Private lessons, open gym and special-needs. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT Qdoba Events Center 218 Smokey St., FC, 282-1112 www.ods-sports.com Age group: 8-13 years old Six-week high intensity inline hockey camps. Soccer-TBD, Lacrosse-TBD. Fee. Category: DC Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 5-17 years old Swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT

RJ’s Amazing Entertainment LV, 377-0093 www.kidsfunpartyideas.com Age group: 2 years old and up Parties, including airbrush tattoos, face painting, princess themes, balloon animals, more.

Fee. Category: AR Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Drive, FC, 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6 years old and up 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 mos.-18 years old Recreational and competitive cheer, tumbling and dance.

Fee. Category: AT Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at CSU Colorado State University, FC, 491-1584 www.bands.colostate.edu/camp Age group: 7th-12th grade 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: K-12th grade Basketball teams and camps for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT

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Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Road, EP, 586-4031 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years old Classical music camp for all ages.

Fee. Category: AR

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

Fee. Category: AT

RollerLand Skate Center 324 S. Link Lane, FC, 482-0497 www.rollerlandskatecenter.com Age group: K-12th grade School fundraisers, birthday parties, school-break skates, private parties, live music!

Fee. Category: AS

Speech & Language Stimulation 317 N. Meldrum St., FC, 495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com Age group: All ages Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, social-pragmatic language, vocal-cord issues, more.

Fee. Category: AC

Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals 3946 Carson Ave., Evans, 622-0055 Age group: All ages www.roojumps.com Inflatibles play areas for events.

Fee. Category: AT

Spring Creek School 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com Age group: 1-12 years old Kindergarten, before- and afterschool, summer camps.

Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC

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

Free. Category: AC, AT Science Toy Magic 11 Old Town Square, FC, 484-2377 Age group: 5 years old and up Boomerang lessons. First Sundays March through September.

Boomerangs provided.

Free. Category: AC Seraphim MMA 804 E. Eisenhower Blvd., LV, 292-8016 www.seraphimmma.com Age group: 8-16 years old 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 Private, semi-private, and group instruction on piano, guitar, violin, and voice.

Fee. Category: AT

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Shadowcliff Critters, Creeks, and Crows 100 Summerland Park Road, Grand Lake, 970-627-9220 www.Shadowcliff.org Age group: 6 years old and up Learn about the laws of nature as a family, relax, and enjoy.

Fee. Category: RC

Studio West Dance Center 216 W. Horsetooth Road, Ste. B, FC 225-1611, 645 N. Denver Ave., LV, 970-663-3133, www.swdcfc.com Age group: 3-17 years old Summer dance day camps and workshops.

Fee. Catagory: AR, DC Sunshine House Four area locations, 800-551-1561 www.sunshinehouse.com Age group: Infant through school-age After-school and summer camp, part/ full-time available.

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

Fee. Category: DC, RC Team Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC, 224-9931 www.teamfortcollins.org Age group: K-12th grade Promotes healthy lifestyles for all ages to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.

Free. Category: CO The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Drive, FC, 266-0844 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 4-8 years old Four-day science camps filled with experiments, exploring and enthusiasm.

Fee. Category. AC, DC

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The Reading Clinic 800 N. Garfield Ave., LV, 667-3190 www.lovelandreadingclinic.com Age group: K-adult Individualized instruction in reading, writing, study skills and math.

Fee. Category: AC

UNC Football Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Fields, GR 351-1875, www.unccamps.com Age group: Varies Several camps held throughout the summer.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

The Studio 217 E. 4th St., LV, 669-5155 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 223-8155 www.thestudioco.com Age group: 4-18 years old All-in-one camps, dance intensives, rock-star camps, and summer classes.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2394 www.uncjazz.com Age group: Middle school-college Jazz skills and theory camp. Students will work with nationally respected faculty.

Fee. Category: AR, DC, RC

Tomora Training Center 11000 U.S. Hwy. 34, GR, 970-3306552 www.tomoratrainingcenter.com Equestrian training, lessons, clinics and events revolve mostly around dressage.

Fee. Category: DC T.R. Paul Academy of Arts & Knowledge 4512 McMurry Drive, FC, 226-2800 www.tpaak.org Age group: Preschool-8th grade Free public Mosaica charter school with a fine-arts focus.

Fee. Categories: AC Tutor Doctor 416-7777, www.tutoringnoco.com Age group: School-age One-on-one, in-home personalized tutoring.

Fee. Category: AC UNC Baseball Skills Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR, 351-1203 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Age group: 9-14 years old Camp includes defense, hitting, base-running instruction. Games and competition.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Baseball All-Stars Camp UNC, Jackson Field, GR, 351-1203 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Age group: 9th-12th grade Two full days of activities, including a pro-style workout, skills and games.

Fee. Category: AT, RC

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UNC Las Chicas de Matematicas UNC Mathematical Sciences, Ross 2240A, GR, 351-2425 www.unco.edu/nhs/mathsci/ mathcamp/ Age group: 14-18 years old 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: 11th-12th grades Motivating and challenging; gifted, talented and creative; high-ability learners.

Fee. Category: AC, RC UNC Men’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Ctr., GR 351-1191 www.unccamps.com Age group: Varies Registration deadline: May 31 Offering several camps (skill and team) in June. Visit website for more information.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Soccer Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR, 351-1758 www.unccamps.com Age group: 6-13 years old Technical and tactical session with organized games OR half- and full-day camp.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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UNC Soccer Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR, 351-1758 www.unccamps.com Age group: 12-18 years old 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: 5th-10th grades Enrichment program for high-ability learners entering 5th-10th grades.

Fee. Category: AC, RC UNC Tennis Camps UNC Tennis Courts, GR www.unccamps.com Age group: Varies Offering several camp options.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Ctr., GR, 351-2998, www.uncvolleyballcamps.com Age group: 4th-12th grade Offers multiple camps in July. Day, overnight and team camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

TEEN CAMP The Colorado Experience Summer day camp for 11 to 15 year olds

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MAKE IT THE BEST!

Registration and more information at:

www.mycamp.co (970) 482-1212

Also registering for Kinder and Fun Camps for ages 5-10

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UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Ctr., GR, 351-1713 www.unccamps.com Age group: 1st-12th grades Offering several camps in June.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR, 351-2090 www.northerncoloradowrestling camps.com Age group: 5-18 years old Registration deadlines apply Youth and high school wrestling camps focusing on baseline skills that win at the highest level.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/sep Age group: 4-9 years old Children’s enrichment program for high-ability learners.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Up In Lights Productions LV, 292-8682 www.UILProductions.com Age group: 6-16 years old Musical theatre training summer camps, singing, dancing, acting, final performance.

Fee. AR, AS, DC

VanCo School of Art 204 Maple St., Ste. 105., FC 430-5113 www.vancoschool.blogspot.com Age group: 5 to 11 years old 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 old Swimming, diving, wading pool, swim teams, swim lessons, tennis.

Friendly neighborhood community.

Fee. Category: AT Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC, 493-2099 www.vgsynchro.com Age group: 6-18 years old Fun, teamwork, exercise for girls in a safe, supportive environment.

Fee. Category: AT Vollitude Volleyball Club Northern Colorado, 690-3441 www.vollitudevbc.com Age group: 12-18 years old Offering opportunity for players to play at the club level in northern Colorado.

Fee. Category: AT Vortex Swim Club 481-6640, www.Teamvortex.org Age group: 5-18 years old Developmental and competitive program for beginning and advanced swimmers. Fun environment.

Fee. Category: AT Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Drive, WS 674-0004 www.windmillcec.com Age group: 5-12 years old Fun, safe summer camp for schoolage children.

Fee. Category: BS, AS, DC Windsor Gymnastics Academy 687 Academy Court, WS 686-6175 www.windsorgymnasticsacademy.com Age group: 5-13 years old Summer day camp, fun activities.

Fee. Category: DC

Windsor Lacrosse 7025 Eastman Park Drive, WS 576-9694 www.windsorcolax.com Age group: 2nd-12th grade Basic lacrosse skills and skill development.

Fee. Category: DC, 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: K-Junior High Fun child and teen camps.

Fee. Category: DC, AS, BS

Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Age group: 8-12 years old Programs and activities for families.

Fee. Category: AT

Youth Orchestra of the Rockies FC, 310-7998 www.cochamberorchestra.org/youthorchestra-of-the-rockies Age group: 7-18 years old Challenges young musicians to strive for excellence. Concerts held in November.

Fee. Category: AR

YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Road, EP 888-613-9622 www.ymcarockies.org Age group: All ages For youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Fee. Category: DC, RC

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2015-16 School Calendars S P E C I A L D AT E S , S C H O O L H O L I D AY S , S C H O O L N O T I N S E S S I O N

GREELEY-EVANS SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 Aug. 19 1-12 classes begin Aug. 24 K classes begin Sept. 7 Labor Day Sept. 18 No school for students Oct. 16 No school for students Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving break Dec. 18-Jan. 4 Winter break, No School

Jan. 18 K-12, no school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 5 K-12, no school for students Feb. 15 K-12 no school, President’s Day Mar. 28-Apr. 1 Spring break May 24 Last day of school for students May 26-28 High school graduations

POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 24 Sept. 7 Sept. 25 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Nov. 13 Nov. 25-27

High School Transition Day Classes begin, High school Middle School Transition Day Classes begin, Elementary/Middle school Labor Day K-8 students off, collaboration day K-5 students off, parent-teacher conferences K-12 students off, parent-teacher conferences K-5 students off, work day Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 24-Jan. 1 Winter break Jan. 4 6-12 students off Jan. 18 K-12 students off, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Feb. 16 K-8 students off, collaboration day Feb. 26 K-5 students off, teacher work day Mar. 14-18 Spring break Apr. 8 K-12 students off, parent-teacher conference day May 19-21 High school graduations May 27 K-12, Last Day of Classes, Half Day

THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT Aug. 20 K-5, 6 & 9 Transition Day Aug. 21 K-12 Classes begin Sept. 7 Labor Day Sept. 8 No school, professional day Oct. 16 No school, teacher work day Oct. 23 No school, teacher exchange day Nov. 13 No school, professional work day Nov. 23-24 No school, work/exchange days Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving break Dec. 21-Jan. 1 Winter break Jan. 4 No school, teacher work/professional day Jan. 18 K-12 no school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 19 Feb. 15 Feb. 25-26 Mar. 3 Mar. 4 Apr. 4-8 Apr. 18 May 18 May 20 May 27 May 28

No school, professional day K-12 students off, Presidents Day No school, teacher work day No school, parent-teacher conferences No school, teacher exchange day Spring break No school, teacher exchange day 12, last day of school No school, professional day K-11, last day of school, half day High School Graduation

Jan. 4 Jan. 18 Feb. 1 Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Mar. 4 Mar. 7 Apr.4-8 May 20 May 22

No school, teacher work day K-12 No school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day K-12 No school—professional day K-12 No school, conference staff day K-12 No school, Presidents Day K-12 No school, professional day K-5 No school, professional day No school, Spring break K-12, last day of school High school graduation

WINDSOR SCHOOL DISTRICT Aug. 13 K-12 classes begin Sept. 4 K-5 No school, professional day Sept. 7 Labor Day Sept. 25 K-12 No school, professional day Oct. 16 K-5 No school, professional day Oct. 19 K-12 No school Nov. 23-24 K-12 No school, professional days Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving break Dec. 18 K-12 No school, professional day Dec. 21-Jan. 1 Winter break 52 | RMPARENT

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