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Program Directory by category, page 18 alphabetical, page 20

School CalendaRs page 50

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Finding the right fit for your child KATIE HARRIS

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rom neighborhood schools to a range of alternatives, educational opportunities continue to grow for northern Colorado families.

Each year, opportunities for northern Colorado families expand as new specialties and alternative options are added to local school curriculums.

Most parents send their children to their neighborhood school. For other parents, the option to choose a school outside their neighborhood boundaries is a blessing, but deciding which school is the right fit for your child can feel like a curse at times, too.

With acronyms like IB, STEM and SOARS being tossed around in everyday school lingo, it’s becoming increasingly important for parents to study up before deciding on an educational path for our children. Below, find the complete list of specialty schools and programs by district, as well as descriptions of common terms in northern Colorado education.

School of Choice policies Poudre School District: Parents in-

terested in sending their children to a specialized school or one that is outside their boundary area should follow the instructions available at www. psdschools.org/academics/educational -choices/school-choice and complete the application that can be found there. If total applicants for any school exceed available space for that school then an automated lottery system will be utilized. Families who have been accepted will be notified and given two school days to accept or decline.

Families who are not accepted will be placed on a waiting list.

Deadline to apply for the 2013-14 school year:

The district chooses which schools will be available for choice/open enrollment based on available space, staff, and accommodations. The list of choice/open enrollment schools for 2013-14 can be found at www. thompson.k12.co.us/Divisions/ Learning_Services/openEnrollOpen Closed.html.

Deadline to apply for the 2013-14 school year: • All schools: Dec. 21

• Elementary: Feb. 8 • Secondary: Jan. 25

Notification of acceptance:

• Elementary: Beginning Feb. 11 • Secondary: Beginning Jan. 28

Weld County District 6: Families

Acceptance emails sent to families:

Thompson Valley School District:

This year’s Rotary Teacher of the Year finalists were Martha Petty (left), Harris Bilingual Elementary teacher; Dawn DuPriest (center), Preston Middle School teacher; and Kelly Motichka, Poudre High School teacher. DuPriest was selected as the Rotary Teacher of the Year.

• All schools: Prior to Jan. 10

interested in choice/open enrollment should stop by the school office or by the main office at 1025 9th Ave.,

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Greeley for more information. Applications will be accepted providing the requested school is not already at or above capacity, and providing that any special needs can be met for the applying student. For more information visit http://heiman.greeleyschools. org/domain/832.

Deadline to apply for the 2013-14 school year: • All schools: Dec. 20

Notification of acceptance: • All schools: Early March

Weld RE-4 School District: Families

should visit any school office or the district office located at 1020 Main St., Windsor to pick up a choice/ open enrollment form. For more 8

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information visit www.weldre4.k12. co.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?page id=50912&sessionid=1ba00e3d422fd 526384c09bc3d46e8f9.

Deadline to apply for the 2013-14 school year: All schools: March 1

The following is a list of specialty schools by district. Visit your local district’s website for a complete list of neighborhood schools.

Poudre School District

2407 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins 970-482-7420 www.psdschools.org Serving Fort Collins and surrounding areas Hybrid Option

PSD Global Academy: K-12 (100-percent choice) PSD Options Homeschool Enrichment Program at PGA 703 E. Prospect Rd., 970-490-3086 Elementary Special Focus

Beattie Elementary: Gifted and Talented specific courses 3000 Meadowlark Ave. 970-488-4225 Harris Bilingual Elementary: Bilingual Immersion School (100-percent choice) 501 E. Elizabeth St. 970-488-5200 Irish Elementary: Dual-language Immersion Program 515 Irish Dr. 970-488-6900 Laurel School of Arts and Technology 1000 E. Locust 970-488-5925 Lopez Elementary School: Leader in Me 637 Wabash St. 970-488-8800 Olander School for Project-Based Learning 3401 Auntie Stone St. 970-488-8410

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Putnam Elementary School of Science 1400 Maple St. 970-488-7700

Bethke Elementary 5100 School House Dr. 970-488-4300

Shepardson Elementary School: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 1501 Springwood Dr. 970-488-4525

Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School (100-percent choice) 3002 E. Trilby Rd. 970-488-5400

Tavelli Elementary: Science, Technology Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) 1118 Miramont Dr. 970-488-6725 Timnath Elementary School: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 3909 Main St., Timnath 970-488-6825 Core Knowledge Curriculum Bauder Elementary 2345 W. Prospect Rd. 970-488-4150

O’Dea Core Knowledge Elementary 312 Princeton Rd. 970-488-4450 Traut Core Knowledge Elementary (100-percent choice) 2515 Timberwood Dr. 970-488-7500 Zach Core Knowledge Elementary 3715 Kechter Rd. 970-488-5100 International Baccalaureate (IB)

Bennett IB World School Elementary 1125 Bennett Rd. 970-488-4750

Schools programs defined 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 promote 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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Dunn IB World School Elementary 501 S. Washington Ave. 970-488-4825 Lesher IB World Middle School (Offers bilingual immersion for incoming Harris students and qualifying bilingual Lesher students) School-wide with an honors track 1400 Stover St. 970-472-3800 Lincoln IB World Middle School 1600 W. Lancer Dr. 970-488-5700 McGraw IB World School Elementary 4800 Hinsdale Dr. 970-488-8335 Poudre High School 201 Impala Dr. 970-488-6011 IB Candidate Schools:

Cache La Poudre Elementary, Cache La Poudre Middle and Riffenburgh Elementary Non-traditional, Experience-based

Lab School for Creative Learning: K-8 1905 Orchard Pl. 970-488-8260 Polaris Expeditionary Learning School: 6-12 1905 Orchard Pl. 970-488-8260 AP and Post-secondary College Credit Classes:

Offered at all PSD senior high schools Alternative Secondary Programs

Centennial High School 330 E. Laurel 970-488-4940

Poudre Community Academy 2540 Laporte Ave. 970-490-3295 Teen Parenting 3400 Lambkin Way 970-488-8220 Pathway After Hours: Offered to Poudre High School students who have withdrawn from class. All work is selfpaced.

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All high schools: Credit recovery for students failing courses Charter Schools

Liberty Common 1725 Sharp Point Dr. 970-482-9800 Ridgeview Classical 1800 S. Lemay Ave. 970-494-4620 T.R. Paul Academy of Arts and Knowledge: K-8 www.tpaak.org 4512 McMurry 970-226-2800 Fort Collins private schools

Beebe Christian School: K-8 www.beebechristianschool.org 821 W. Lake 970-482-4409

Discovery Montessori School: Pre-K-6 www.discoverymontessori.net/ 225 E. Skyway Dr. 970-223-2445 Front Range Baptist Academy: Pre-K-12 www.frbacademy.org 625 E. Harmony 970-223-2173

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Heritage Christian Academy: Pre-K-12 www.HeritageChristian.info 2506 Zurich 970-494-1022 Oakwood School: Pre-K-6 www.oakwoodabc.com 1401 W. Mountain Ave. 970-221-0566 Rivendell School: Pre-K-6 www.rivendell-school.org 1800 E. Prospect Rd. 970-493-9052 St. Joseph’s Catholic School: Pre-K-8 www.stjosephchurchfc.com 127 N. Howes 970-484-1171

Thompson School District 800 S. Taft, Loveland Mailing address: 2890 N. Monroe, Loveland 80537 970-613-5000 www.thompsonschools.org Serving Loveland, Berthoud and Fort Collins Core Knowledge Curriculum

Bill Reed Middle School 370 W. 4th St. 970-613-7200

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New Vision Charter Core Knowledge 2366 E. 1st St. 970-593-6828 Truscott Elementary School 211 W. 6th St. 970-613-6900 International Baccalaureate (IB)

Coyote Ridge Elementary School (application process) 7115 Avondale Rd., Fort Collins 970-613-5800 Loveland High School 920 W. 29th St. 970-613-5200

Lucile Erwin, IB (application process) 4700 Lucerne Ave. 970-613-7600 Magnet and Lab Schools

Berthoud High School: Science Focus 850 Spartan Ave., Berthoud 970-613-7700 B.F. Kitchen Elementary School: Health and Wellness Focus 915 Deborah Ave. 970-613-5500

Advanced Placement

Berthoud High School 850 Spartan Ave., Berthoud 970-613-7200 Loveland High School 920 W. 29th St. 970-613-5200 Mountain View High School 3500 Mountain Lion Dr. 970-613-7800 Thompson Valley High School 1669 Eagle Drive 970-613-7900 Alternative Schools

Ferguson High School 804 E. Eisenhower 970-613-5300 Secondary Options for Achievement Resulting in Success (SOARS) Online high school credit recovery and dropout retrieval program 970-613-7575

Loveland/Berthoud Enrichment Access Program (LEAP) LEAP provides enrichment for homeschooled students grades K-12 970-203-5489 www.tsdleap.net LEAP lab or be lab, Unschooled learning, Anthology Books, downtown Loveland www.thebelab.blogspot.com Charter Schools

Loveland Classical School: K-12 3835 SW 14th St. 970-670-0527 New Vision Charter Core Knowledge 2366 E. 1st St. 970-593-6828 Loveland Private Schools

Campion Academy: 9-12 www.campion.net 300 SW 42nd St. 970-667-5592

Big Thompson Elementary: Science Focus 7702 W. Hwy. 34 970-613-5600 Bill Reed Middle School: Loveland Area Integrated School for the Arts (LISA) 370 W. 4th St. 970-613-7200 Garfield Elementary School: Loveland Area Integrated School for the Arts (LISA) 720 Colorado Ave. 970-613-6000 Mountain View High School: Loveland Area Integrated School for the Arts (LISA) 3500 Mountain Lion Dr. 970-613-7800 Turner Middle School: Math Focus 950 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud 970-613-7400

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Several educators from Thompson and other school districts participated in a mini-showcase and presented presentations about instruction modules designed to provide more literacy into all secondary courses. This was part of a two-day Literacy Design Collaborative session to support teachers in addressing students’ reading and writing skills within various subject areas. The Literacy Design Collaborative is part of the Colorado Legacy Foundation and Colorado Department of Education’s Integration Project in which Thompson has taken a lead role with several other school districts to improve teacher effectiveness.

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Immanuel Lutheran School: Pre-K-8 www.ilcslove.org 4650 Sunview Dr. 970-667-7606 Loveland Protestant Reformed Christian School: K-9 705 E. 57th St., 970-667-9289 Resurrection Christian School: K-12 www.rcschool.org 6508 E. Crossroads Blvd., 970-612-0674 St. John’s Catholic School: Pre-K-8 www.school.saintjohns.net 1730 W. 12th, 970-635-5830

Greeley-Evans School District 6 1025 9th Ave., Greeley 970-348-6000 www.greeleyschools.org Serving Greeley and Evans

International Baccalaureate (IB):

IB Diploma Program at Greeley West High School 2401 35th Ave. Greeley, 970-348-5400 IB Middle Years Program at John Evans Middle School 2900 15th Ave. Greeley, 970-348-3600 Magnet Schools and Career Pathways

Academy of Engineering at Northridge High School 100 71st Ave. Greeley, 970-348-5200

Accounting Program: Greeley Central 1515 14th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5000 Greeley West 2401 35th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5400 Northridge 100 71st Ave., Greeley Agriculture Career Pathways at Greeley West High School 2401 35th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5400

Health Science Academy at Greeley Central High School 1515 14th Ave. Greeley, 970-348-5000

University Schools: K-12 6525 W. 18th St., Greeley 970-330-2221

Horticulture Magnet at Greeley West High School 2401 35th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5400

West Ridge Academy: K-9 6200 W. 20th St., Greeley 970-330-3671

Performing and Visual Arts Magnet at Greeley Central High School 1515 14th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5000

Greeley Private Schools

Science, Technology and Math Magnet at Northridge High School 100 71st Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5200

Dayspring Christian School: Pre-K-12 www.dayspringeagles.org 3734 W. 20th, 970-330-1151

Teacher Prep Career Pathway at Northridge High School 100 71st Ave. Greeley, 970-348-5200

St. Mary Catholic School: K-8 www.stmarycs.net, 2351 22nd Ave. 970-353-8100

Advanced Placement

Trinity Lutheran Day School: K-8 3000 35th Ave., 970-330-2485

Greeley West High School 2401 35th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5400

Weld RE-4 School District

Greeley Central High School 1515 14th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5000

Northridge High School 100 71st Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5200 Concurrent/Dual College Credit Classes (with UNC and AIMS)

Greeley Central High School 1515 14th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5000 Greeley West High School 2401 35th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5400 Jefferson High School 1315 4th Ave. Greeley, 970-348-1600 Northridge High School 100 71st Ave., Greeley, 970-348-5200 Alternative Schools

Greeley-Evans Alternative Program (GAP) 1113 10th Ave., Greeley, 970-348-4900 Charter Schools

Chappelow Arts Literacy: K-8 Magnet School 2001 34th St., Evans, 970-348-1200

Frontier Charter Academy: K-12 K-5: 2560 W. 29th St., Greeley 970-330-1780 6-12: 6530 16th St., Greeley 970-339-9153

Criminal Justice Academy at Greeley West High School 2401 35th Ave. Greeley, 970-348-5400

Union Colony Preparatory School: 6-12 2000 Clubhouse Dr., Greeley 970-673-4546

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Adventist Christian School: K-8 612 23rd Ave., 970-353-2770

1020 Main St., Windsor 970-686-8000 www.weldre4.k12.co.us Serving Greeley, Severance and Windsor Elementary Special Focus

Skyview Elementary: Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) 1000 Stone Mountain Dr., Windsor 970-686-8500 Core Knowledge Curriculum

Windsor Charter Academy: K-8 680 Academy Ct., Windsor 970-674-5020 International Baccalaureate (IB)

Range View Elementary (IB candidate) 700 Ponderosa Dr., Severance 970-674-6000 Advanced Placement and College Credit Classes

Windsor High School 1100 Main St., Windsor 970-686-8100 Charter Schools

Windsor Charter Academy: K-8 680 Academy Ct., Windsor 970-674-5020

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Program & Activity Guide 2013 dir ec tory Academics 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 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 Academy at Midtown Arts Center 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 Mountain Summer Music Camp

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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 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 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 International Blackbelt 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

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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 Volleyball Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Wrestling Camps 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 2013 A L P H ABETICA L 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 A community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Fee. Category: CO ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers 5000 W. 11th St., GR, 1511 12th Ave., GR. Plus school-based locations in Greeley, Evans, Johnstown and Wind­ sor. 352-2222, www.abccdc.com Age group: 5-12 years old Greeley’s premier centers. Provid­ing school-age activities in a school-age setting.

Fee. Category: BS AS DC Academy at Midtown Arts Center 3750 S. Mason, FC, 225-2555 www.midtownartscenter.com Age group: K-12 Performance-based musical theatre and acting classes and camps for ages K-12 Fee. Category: AR Adventure Child Development Center 5800 W 18th St., GR, 330-7540 Age group: 6 weeks to 12 years 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 & golf.

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

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All Star Youth Sports 155 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC, 232-8652 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, 282-3737 www.atafma.com Age group: 4-adult Tae Kwon Do for ages 4-adult. Summer programs and camps.

Fee. Category: AT Aunt Bea’s Pottery Painting 3423 N. College Ave., LV, 204-4150 Age group: all ages Children’s 5-week workshops.

Par­ties welcome.

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

Fee. Category: BS AS DC 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 Big Thompson Tennis Academy TVHS, LV, 704-497-1666 www.bigthompsontennis.org Age group: 5-18 years old Premier tennis training for juniors.

Affordable. All levels.

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

Free. Category; BS, AS

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Blue Mountain Riding Academy 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Age group: 7 and up Summer camps and horsemanship lessons.

Fee. AS, DC Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 1608 Lancer Dr., FC484-5198 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 663-5450 3815 W. Harrison, Wellington www.bgclarimer.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 2215 23rd Ave., GR, 330-6305 www.longspeakbsa.org Age group: 1st grade-age 20 Serving scouting families in northern Colorado. Call today to join.

Fee. Category: CO Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC, 484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC, 229-0300 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: 1st-5th grade Developmentally appropriate cur­ riculums, certified teachers, state-ofthe-art facilities Free. Category: AS BS Broadway Bound Dance Academy 645 N Denver AV, LV, 663-3133 www.broadwayboundda.com Age group: All ages Classes in ballet, pointe, tap, hip-hop, jazz, modern, lyrical. Recre­ational and competitive.

Fee. Category: AT

Camp Chief Ouray— YMCA of the Rockies 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby 887-2648, www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years old Camp Chief Ouray provides opportuni­ ties for growth in spirit, mind, and body.

Fee. Category: RC Camp Sunrise 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd., LV, 679-4200 www.sunriseranch.org/arts/camp-sunrise Age group: 4-17 An adventure in Earth stewardship and nature exploration.

Fee. Category: RC Camp Timberline, Inc. 1207 Longs Peak Rd., Estes Park 586-7777, 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 Dance Center 1031 Connifer St., #3, FC, 472-4156, 4103 S. Mason, FC, 217-9262 www.ccballet.org Age group: Ages 3 years and up Beginning to advanced instruction; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop and more.

Fee. Category: AR Centennial Village Museums 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.centennialvillagemuseum.com Age group: 8-13 years old Summer camps.

Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., Estes Park 303-377-3616, www.cheley.com Age group: 9-17 years old Hiking, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, rafting, mountain biking, sports, climbing, arts, crafts and more.

Fee. Category: RC Chessmates 4825 S. Lemay, FC, 581-2424 www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: K-9th grade Kids have fun, learn, and compete through chess.

Fee. Category: CO

Got Grandkids?

Visit rmparent.com for family-friendly activities in northern Colorado.

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Child Evangelism Fellowship 2955 W. Stuart St, LV, 493-1409. www.cefonline.com Age group: 5 to 12 years old Good News Club. Thursdays in Fort Collins; Wednesdays in Loveland.

Call for information.

Free. Category: AS Children’s Speech & Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr., Ste #10 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Age group: Up to age 12 Quality speech, language & literacy programs. Sliding scale. ASHA certi­ fied therapists. Nonprofit.

Fee. Category: AC Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center 2822 Silverplume Dr, FC, 226-5854 635 S. Grant Ave, FC, 221-1818 1425 Diana Dr., LV, 663-3146 4601 Sunview Dr., LV, 613-9424 6700 29th St. Rd., GR, 330-2233 www.childrens-workshop.com Age group: 5-12 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 Rd., FC, 226-6327 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 2112 E. Harmony, FC, 310-6335, www.choicecitychristiancamp.com Age group: 5-12 years old Summer activities daycamp 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 old Annual introductory golf clinic for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT City of Fort Collins Parks & Rec­ reation 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.

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City of Fort Collins Recreation 112 E. Willow St., FC, 221-6655 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: pre-K and above Programs and activities for all ages and abilities.

Fee. AC, AR, AT, AS, DC City of Loveland Adventure Bound Day Camp 700 E. 4th St. LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-12 years State-licensed camp, field trips, arts & 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: 5-18 Summer youth athletic sports camps.

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

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

Fee. Category: AT Colorado Academy of the Arts 4637 S. Mason, Ste. A2, FC 224-2224, www.performatcaa.com Age group: 4-18 Education, music, theatre for stu­dents in dance, voice, and acting.

Fee. Category: AR Colorado Force 605 S. College Ave, FC, 484-4653 www.forcesoccer.org Age group: 3 years to adult Women’s semi-pro soccer team runs events, leagues, camps and clinics.

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 & coaches.

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Colorado Football Academy Fort Collins, 215-9308 www.coloradofootballacademy.com Age group: 6-14 Teaching life skills through football.

Learn fundamentally sound physical and mental skills.

Fee. Category: AT

FREE

EXAMINATION

Dr. Milnor’s Office offers discounts of up to 10% OFF and reasonable payment plans to fit your budget.

Colorado Youth Outdoors 209 E. 4th St., LV 663-0800 www.coloradoyo.org Age group: families Camping skills, archery and shooting sports.

Fee. Category: AS Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields, 2A, FC, 232-9539 www.contemporarydanceacademy.com Age Group: 2-18 years Dance classes and dance camps for all ages Fee. Category: AR Cooking Classes for Kids 1003 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-5137 Age group: 5-16 years Fun, hands-on classes develop basic cooking skills with kid-friendly recipes Fee. Category AC CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington, 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 Environmental Learning Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 491-1661, www.csuelc.org Age group: K-12th grades Educational programs, nature center, trails. Camps. Open to public.

Fee. Category: DC CO CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 491-6582 www.csuvolleyballcamps.com Age group: 4th-8th grades Beginner to advanced youth players.

Instruction from CSU coaches and elite staff.

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CSU Women’s Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC, 222-7196 http//:ramcamp.colostate.edu 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 physical activity for youth in the community.

Fee. Category: AT DC Dance Express 633 S. College, Ste. H, FC 493-2113 www.danceexpressfc.org Age group: 5 and up Modern dance troupe for persons with and without disabilities.

Fee. Category: AR CO 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 Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside, 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 Dr., FC 223-2445 www.discoverymontessori.net Age group: 2 years-6th grade Calm classrooms, onsite horseman­ ship, French, music, computers, art.

Fee. Category: AC AR AS BS DC Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton 454-2106 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-18 years old Weekly play and lessons for ages 917. Beginner lessons ages 5-8.

Fee. Category: AT

Trashy Tales from Yesteryear

Saturday, February 2, 2013 • 10am to Noon How did ancient Romans, American pioneers and others handle trash? A fun, informative and interactive program for all ages.

Phone 970-498-5772 to register.

Birthday Party and Open House

Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 10am - 2pm Help celebrate the Garbage Garage’s 10 years of providing trash and 3Rs education. Activities, magician, refreshments, and fun for all ages.

Waste Ranger Camps

Wednesday, June 12, July 10, or August 7, 2013 8:30am-2:30pm • Ages 8 to 12.

Registration is required (970-498-5772) Tours, hands on activities, behind the scenes at the landfill, zero waste lunch, and more!

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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, FC 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation 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.

Fee & free. Category: AS RC Explorati Teens Writer Boot Camp 401 Pine St., FC, 482-5585 www.exploratiteens.com Age group: 12-17 years Writing instruction, construc­tive critique, four genre tracks, awardwinning teachers, public reading finish.

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

Fee. Category: DC Flying Colors Art School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC 416-7486 www.flyingcolorsartschool.com Age group: 5-12 Summer art adventure camps. Mul­ timedia, multicultural themes. Fabu­ lous 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-adult Culinary classes, Spring/summer camps, workshops, TOP Chef birth­day bash parties.

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Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) 1112 Oakridge, Dr.690-SWIM (7946) 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 PO Box 442, FC 498-4110 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 5-adult Theatre for ages 5 and up. Summer workshop for 10-14 years. Fall production cast 12 & up.

Free. Category: AR, DC, AS Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect, 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 Fort Collins Judo Club 217 Pine St., FC, 232-8016 www.fcjudo.com Age group: 6 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 Exciting events, classes, programs.

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

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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

Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, 443-5467 www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 Indoor arena, 50 acres; English, indi足 vidual, group, camps; equine-assisted psychotherapy, sports psychology.

Fee. Category: AT

Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club PO Box 271366, 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

Girl Scouts of Colorado 1600 Specht Point RD, #105, FC, 4931844, www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Age group: 6-17 years old Day and overnight summer adventures just for girls with new-camper discounts.

Free. CO, AS

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 Dr., FC 980-8425 www.frcba.com Age group: 4 years to adult Creative movement through preclassical ballet. Russian-based syllabus Fee. Category: AR Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR 351-2976 http://mast.unco.edu/fsi Age group: Apply in 10th & 11th grade 6-week summer residential science immersion program at UNC for juniors and seniors.

Fee. Category: RC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 498-5772 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 and up Experience nature. Fun events, ongoing programs, and camps all with horticulture themes.

Free. Category: BS AS

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GK Gymnastics 2026 Lowe, FC, 226-0306 www.gk-gymnastics.com Age group: 5-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.com Age group: youth and adults Art collections and activities to pro足 mote international understanding.

Fee. Category: AC 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 coordina足 tion, 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 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years old Summer camp, morning and afternoon sessions in one-room school at Centen足nial Village.

Fee. Category: DC

tots rock Class, More than Mere Child’s Play It’s never too early to expose toddlers to music. recent studies show early music training increases IQs and enhances early language skills and spatial intelligence—the guts of what’s needed to solve math problems. that’s the theory behind the Piano & Guitar Institute’s tots rock class, offered on an ongoing basis in both Fort Collins and Windsor.

It’s amazing how much fun and learning is jammed into one half-hour session. on a recent Wednesday morning, six toddlers from walking to three years were busy enjoying a variety of activities with their moms close behind. the day started with Dirk Kraus, the institute’s owner, playing guitar and singing rock tunes. Quickly after, the tots selected colorful ribbons to swing while dancing. next up was picking a stuffed animal from a box, naming its color and passing it while counting to their neighbor. soon, the group made a butterfly craft complete with a song on butterflies, a discussion on whether it was butterfly season, and a chance to fly their butterflies.

It’s obvious that every moment of the class is thought out thoroughly to make it both fun and educational. “We developed the

class to help toddlers achieve academic readiness, explore music, and develop both fine and gross motor skills,” says Kraus. In the class, tots are exposed to four genres of music: children’s tunes, jazz & blues, classical and rock n’ roll. “We don’t repeat any lesson for four months, so toddlers can stay in the class continually until they graduate to the next level,” he adds.

For three- to five-year-olds the institute offers “Busy Bee Basics” a six-week group piano class or private piano lessons. “our goal is to teach young kids to read music,” adds Kraus who developed and wrote the institute’s music curriculum—the Premier Pianist series. lessons are available for all ages, including adults. “the advantage of having all of our instructors use the same curriculum is that there’s no willy-nilly guessing of how to teach music. they all receive training on our curriculum—one of the best in the nation—and teach to that high standard,” says Kraus. the institute has 15 instructors “so we can really match each child with just the right teacher,” exclaims Kraus. If you like themes, you’ll love the institute. It has several themed lesson rooms. Which would your child choose? the

panda room, tiger room, star Wars room, super Mario room or the ocean room? If that’s not enough, five themed recitals are held each year, including a summer beach party. the year culminates with a grand event at the rialto theatre where each of the institute’s 250 or so students show off their skills. the teachers, many with music degrees, perform at half time. “one year’s theme was 350 years of opera. other years’ themes were Mickey Mouse’s 75th Birthday and the 25th anniversary of Mtv. It’s a jampacked weekend of fun,” says Kraus. the institute is located at 1295 Main street #3 in Windsor or 2925 s. College #8 in Fort Collins. Contact Dirk at 970-206-4930 in Fort Collins/ 970-686-9660 in Windsor, or visit www.pianoinstitutellc.com.

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GRIT Athletics Livermore, 219-6214, www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years Grace, righteousness, intensity, toughness—wrestling, running and rodeo.

Fee. Category: AT Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC, 207-9111 Age group: 4 and older Explore piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass composing, recording, team bands, Bach-Rock.

Fee. Category: AR Harrington Arts Academy 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 232-8410 www.harringtonartsacademy.com Age group: all ages Creative expression for all: acting, singing, dancing, drawing, songwriting, mainstage 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, 231-8866 www.havoclacrosse.org Age group: 8-13 years old Northern Colorado girls lacrosse organization. Winter and spring seasons.

Fee. Category: AT Healthy Kids Club, PVHS 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 special events.

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

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

Fee. Category: AC BS AS DC

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Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., 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, Windsor, 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.

Fee. Category: AT High Plains Library District 1939 61st Ave., 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 Horsetooth Cheer Elite 4103 S. Mason St., FC, 282-9890 www.epscheer.com/hcecheer Age group: K-12th grade All-star competitive cheer (3 levels), Recreational Cheer, tumbling.

Fee. Category: AT iD Gaming Academy for Teens University of Denver, 888-709-8324 www.idgamingacademy.com Age group: 13-18 iPhone App Development, Xbox 360 Programming, Level Design w/UDK and more for Teens.

Fee. Category. AC iD Tech Camp & Teen Academy Held at Colorado State University 888-709-8324 www.internalDrive.com Age group: 7-17 years Students create iPhone apps, video games, and more at 60+ prestigious universities nationwide.

Fee. Category: DC, RC

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ideas happen here 201 S. 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, FC, 282-8118 www.innerstrengthrock.com Age group: 6-14 years old Climbing classes for 6-8 and 9-14 years. All abilities welcome.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Inner Wave Pencak Silat 4103 S. Mason, FC, 817-4266 www.innerwavesilat.com Age group: 5 and up Kungfu for kids and families. Training benefit for life.

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

Fee. Category: AT JasCo Music 3008 Sumac, FC, 535-0808 Age group: age 10 and up Guitar instruction emphasizing solid technique and understanding music theory.

Fee. Category: AR Jumpin’ 6065 Sky Pond Dr. #N118, LV 776-9756, www.jumpin-fun.com Age group: 3-10 years Children’s playground and party place.

Fee. Category: AT Karate West, Inc. 3725 S. Mason St., FC, 223-5566 www.karatewestinc.com Age group: age 4 and up Martial Arts programs for peewees (4-7 years), kids (8-12 years), teens, and adults.

Fee. Category: AT

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Kent Mountain Adventure Center PO Box 835, Estes Park, CO 80517 586-5990, www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years old Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneer­ ing, 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 Disco, gym, contests, fun, supervised youth program Saturday nights.

Fee. Category: DC KidzZone Day Camp 3920 S. Shields, FC, 226-2095 www.faithefc.org Age group: 4 years-5th grade Day camp with High Seas Expedi­tion theme.

Free. Category: DC KinderCare Learning Centers 1100 Rocky Mountain Way, FC, 223-5437, 3506 Lochwood Dr., FC, 223-3888, 4703 McMurry Ave., FC, 377-0407, 4755 Royal Vista Cr., FC, 223-0056, 4059 W. 11th St., GR, 352-0721, 2755 N. Garfield, LV 663-0754, www.kindercare.com Age group: infant-12 years old before- & after-school programs; enrichment programs.

Fee. Category: AC BS AS la-de-da...

2925 S. College Ave., Unit 7, FC, 412-4413, www.ladedacolorado.com Age group: K-12th grade Musical theater training, specializing in age-appropriate, original material.

Fee. Category: AR DC Larimer County Foster Care Program 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-7000 www.larimer.org/fostercare Age group: 0-18 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 Spring Break: Kid Care Spring Camp.

Fee. Category: DC

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Latin Classes & Homegrown Romans Latin Club www.lonepineclassical.com Age group: 3rd-12th grade Great for college applications, SAT prep.

National awards. Scholarships available.

Fee/Free. Category: AC AS BS CO Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC, 6722032, www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: all ages Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain.

Fee. AC Lewis Tennis School 1205 W. Elizabeth St., Ste. E, PMB 111 FC, 493-7000, www.Lewistennis.com Age group: K-12th grade Thirty-eight years directing tennis programs, professionally run instruc­ tion, 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

Make Better Hearing Your

New Year’s Resolution

Little Bears Child Care 1900 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 472-1984, 2551 Hampshire Rd., 484-3932, www.littlebearschildcare.com Age group: 6 weeks to 8 years Core knowledge emphasis, Spanish and sign language included.

Fee. Category: AC AS BS DC Lobos Football Technique Camp c/o Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W. Swallow, FC, 416-7183 Age group: 7-13 years old Noncontact football technique. Camp led

by Rocky Mountain Football program.

Fee. Category: AT DC

“My wife says I never listen to her, at least I think that’s what she said.”

— Anonymous

Susan D. Baker, BS BC-HIS Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist

(970) 221-5249 2001 S. Shields Street, Bldg J2 • Fort Collins

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Loveland Archery Exchange 907 VanBuren Ave., LV, 667-2934 www.lovelandarcheryexchange.com Age group: 9 and older Learn patience and focus. Have fun.

Individual instruction and Saturday morning shoots.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Dance Academy 126 W 4th St., 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: 5 years and up Birthday parties, youth groups, team-building, walk-ins, fundraisers, leagues, lock-ins, family fun.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, 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 Camp 1669 Eagle Dr., LV 493-1593 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age group: 6-12 years Weekly camps providing kids a funfilled summer of sports and activities.

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

Fee. Category: AT Lyric Cinema Café 300 E. Mountain Ave., FC 493-0893 www.lyriccinemacafe.com Age Group: 4-18 years 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 Math Tutoring 2102 Estrella Ave., LV 663-6447 Age group: 1st–8th grade Raise your child’s grades and confidence with a Thompson School District certified teacher.

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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 4229 S. Mason, FC, 663-0282 www.mcteggart.com Boys and girls perform yearround.

Fee. Category: AT Miramont Lifestyle Fitness—South 901 Oakridge, FC, 282-1000 www.miramontlifestyle.com Age group: 5-18 years old Safe, fun and active after-school programs, day camp, no-school daycamp, swim lessons & more.

Fee. Category: BA DC Moore Martial Arts 514 Main St, Windsor, 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 Mothers’ Center of Fort Collins www.motherscenterfc.org Age group: all ages Nonprofit outreach organization with programs for mothers and children.

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

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

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Mustang Hollow Equestrian Center Wellington, 897-2209 www.mustanghollow.com Age group: 8 years and up Horsemanship school and riding les­ sons. 4-H club available. See website.

Fee. DC Natural Piano Center 3710 Mitchell Dr., FC, 226-4035 Age group: 7 years and older 8-week piano course for beginners; includes piano in your home.

Fee. Category: AR New World Sports 244 N. College Ave., FC, 224-5857 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8 to 18 years Mountain bike skills clinics.

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

Fee. Category: AT NoCo Ice Center 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC, 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: age 4-adult Hockey and skating for youth and adult. Serving Loveland, Windsor, Greeley and Fort Collins.

Fee. Category: AT North Colorado Orcas https://sites.google.com/site/orcassyncronc Age group: 7-17 Synchronized swimming is for anyone who likes music, dance, and swimming.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Soccer Club 3527 West 12th St., GR, 351-6255 www.northerncoloradosoccer.org Age group: 5-14 (indoor) Age group: 9-18 (outdoor) Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive for all participants Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Baseball Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR, 351-1203 www.unco.edu/summerconf Age group: Elementary-High School Offers a youth day camp and a team camp.

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Fee. Category: AT, DC Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC , 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 Center 112 E. Willow, FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: Age 6 and up Seasonal sports leagues, camps.

Fee. Category: Category: AT Oakwood School 1401 W. Mountain, FC 221-0566 www.oakwoodabc.com Age group: pre-k to 6th grade Promotes individualized academic achievement; fosters independence, self-esteem, responsibility.

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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.

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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 FC, 221-6740 Old Town Library , 201 Peterson, FC, 221-6740 Webster House Administration Center 301 E. Olive, FC, 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: all ages Programs to encourage literacy, cu­ riosity, and imagination for children, teens and adults.

Free. Category: AC, AR Premier Gymnastics 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 Pump It Up 1420 Riverside Ave., #114, FC,472-1122 www.pumpitupparty.com Age group: 2 years to adult Social, physical development while bouncing, sliding, having fun!

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 Aerobic and Fitness Center 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 5-17 years old Swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT Reading Place Tutoring 4160 Sumter Sq., FC, 225-2997 Age group: K-3rd grade Individualized, balanced reading instruction taught by former PSD literary teacher.

Fee. Category: AC Red Fiddle Dance Company 2839 Brush Creek Dr., FC , 282-3814 www.redfiddle.com Age group: 0 to Adult Dance and movement; manners and etiquette for boys and girls.

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Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: Pre-K-6th grade Summer day camp sessions for age 6-12. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play.

Fee. Category: BS AS DC Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC, 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6+ Indoor archery range offering equip­ ment 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 to 12th grade Camp for band, orchestra, vocal studies, jazz, percussion with world-class instruction.

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Rocky Mountain Youth Sports 3307 S. College Ave., #213, FC 631-9310, www.RMYouthSports.com Age group: k-12th grade Basketball teams and camps for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 443-3333 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years old Classical music camp for all ages.

Fee. Category: AR 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 Roo Jumps—Inflatable party 3946 Carson Ave., Evans, 622-0055 Age group: All ages www.roojumps.com Inflatibles play areas for events.

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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 Mulberry St. & City Park Ave., FC, 484-2377 Age group: 5+ years First Sundays, March through September. Boomerangs provided.

Free. Category: AC Scott Downing’s Football Camp UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350940, www.greeleygov.com/rec Age group: 8-14 years old Fee. Category: AT, DC Sera Schools Music Programs 208-8010, www.seraschools.com Private, semi-private, and group instruction on piano, guitar, violin, and voice.

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

Fee. Category: AT Speech & Language Stimulation 317 N. Meldrum, 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 Spring Creek School 1900 Remington, FC, 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com Age group: 1-12 years old Kindergarten, before- and afterschool, summer camps.

Fee. Category: AS BS DC Striped Horse Day Camp 23757 WCR 70, Eaton, 539-5556 Age group: 7-15 years old A day learning proper riding skills, horse care, games on horseback, trail riding.

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Studio West Dance Center 216 W Horsetooth Suite B, FC 225-1611, www.swdcfc.com Age group: 3-17 Summer dance day camps & workshops.

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Fee. Category: DC, AS Sykes Family Martial Arts 5800 S. College Ave., FC, 267-0490 www.sykeskarate.com Age group: 3-adult Karate, Jiu Jitsu, bullying prevention.

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

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Stylz Dance Studio 2925 S. College Ave., FC, 237-2819 www.stylzdancestudio.com Age group: 3 years and older Performance-based studio offering hip-hop, breaking, lyrical, jazz, ballet, tap, theatre jazz.

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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 Dr., FC, 266-0844 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 4-8 years old Four-day science camps filled with ex­ periments, exploring and enthusiasm.

Fee. Category. AC, DC 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.

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The Reading Place Tutoring 4160 Sumter Square, FC 225-2997 Age group: School age Individualized, personalized, read­ing instruction designed around your child’s strengths and needs.

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

Fee. Category: AR, DC TR Paul Academy 4512 McMurry, 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 Up In Lights Productions 545 Cleveland Ave., LV, 292-8682 www.UILProductions.com Age group: 6-16 years Musical theatre training summer camps, singing, dancing, acting, final performance.

Fee. AR, AS, DC Village Green Pool 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC, 493-2099 www.vgpool.com Age group: 0-18 years Swimming, diving, wading pool, swim teams, swim lessons, tennis.

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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.

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Vollitude Volleyball Club 104 Keep Cr., Berthoud, 690-3441 www.vollitudevbc.com Age group: ages 12-18 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 Developmental and competitive pro­ gram for beginning and advanced swimmers. Fun environment.

Fee. Category: AT Wild Child Outdoor Photo Camps Northern Colorado, 217-7522 www.wildchildoutdoorphotocamps.com Age group: 3rd-5th grade Photography techniques taught while engaging children in nature. Digital cameras provided.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., Windsor, 6740004, www.windmillcec.com Age group: 5-12 years Fun, safe summer camp for schoolage children.

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

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Windsor Lacrosse 100 Poudre Bay, WS, 576-9694 www.windsorcolax.com Age group: 2nd-12th grade Basic lacrosse skills and skill development.

Fee. Category: DC, AT Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., Windsor, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Age group: 8-12 years Extensive programs & activities for families.

Fee. Category: AT Young People’s Learning Centers 209 E. Plum, 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 and teen camps.

Fee. Category: DC AS BS Youth Activity Center 415 E. Monroe, FC, 221-6655 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age groups: K-12th grade Activities for youth ages 3-18.

Fee. Category: AR BS AS AT Youth Orchestra of the Rockies P.O. Box 270396, FC, 310-7998 www.fortnet.org/yor Age group: 7-18 years old Challenges young musicians to strive for excellence. Concerts held in November.

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2013 School calendars Special Dates, School Holidays, School Not in Session

Greeley-Evans School District 6 Dec. 21-Jan. 4 Winter break Jan. 21

K-12, no school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb. 8

K-12, no school for students

Feb. 18

K-12 no school, President’s Day

Mar. 29

K-12, no school for students

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May 22

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May 24-25

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Jan. 21

K-12 students off, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Feb. 18

K-12 students off, collaboration day

Mar. 15

K-5 students off, teacher work day

Mar. 18-22

Spring break

Apr. 12

K-12 students off, parent-teacher conference day

Apr. 15

K-8 students off, collaboration day

May 17

K-8 students off, teacher work day

May 24-25

High school graduations

May 27

Memorial Day

May 31

K-12, Last Day of Classes, Half Day

Thompson School District Dec. 24-Jan. 4 Winter break Jan. 7

No school for students, PD/W day

Jan. 21

K-12 students off, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb. 18

K-12 students off, Presidents Day

Mar. 8

No school, PD/W day

Apr. 1

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Apr. 2-5

Spring break

May 25

12, last day of school

May 25

Graduation

May 27

Memorial Day

May 30

K-11, last day of school

Windsor School District Dec. 24-Jan. 4 Winter break Jan. 7

K-12 students off

Jan. 21

K-12 students off, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb. 15

K-12 students off

Feb. 18

K-12 students off, Presidents Day

Mar. 22-29

No school, Spring break

Apr. 1

K-12 students off

May 23

K-12, last day of school

May 26

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