Boulder County Kids Spring 2015

Volume XXI No. 1 • Camp Issue 2015

“Flowers” by Preslee Rowell,

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Spring 2015 Contents Volume 21 No. 1

Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, Estes Park, & Surrounding Areas

Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.

From the Publisher ............................................................ 5

Cover Story—Preslee Rowell ............ 5

What is Art For? ............................... 6

Kids’ Planet .....................................................8

What Do I Do Now, Romona? ........... 12

HealtH care Directory ............ 13

Parenting a Child with ADHD ....... 14

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY .................. 15

Izzy’s Garden .................................. 16

Serving Love and Care ....................... 17

Integrate Money $ ..................................... 18

Helping our Kids Through Loss............. 20

CAMP DIRECTORY..........................22-35

CHILD CaRE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY ....... 36–41

PRIVaTE SCHOOL DIRECTORY ............................ 42–43

Birthday Party Directory ......... 44–45

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS .................... 46–49

Spring Calendar of eventS .... 50–53

Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Cool Cover art - preslee rowell

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T his issue is dedicated to my dear mother, Jean Martin, who passed

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amazing will to make things happen for people. She changed lives and made things better and more interesting for everyone around her. I will miss her every day.

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Our cover artist is Preslee Rowell. She is 6 years old and is a first grader attending Flagstaff academy in Longmont. She has an older broth-

er, Jeff, who is 31 and married. She also has an older sister, Harlo, who is 8 years old, and attends third grade at Flagstaff academy too. Preslee painted this picture when she was 5 years old at the Sunflower art Studio in Boulder under the instruction of Lika Gitis. Her favorite subjects are music and art. Preslee’s favorite restaurant is Bone Fish Grill. Her favorite food is macaroni and cheese. Her top movie pick is Maleficent. She likes how Maleficent is both a hero and a villain. Preslee’s favor-ite TV show is Peppa Pig. She likes to listen to music. Her favorite songs are “We Will Rock You” by Queen, “Gold on the Ceiling” by the Black Keys and “Timber” by Ke$ha. Preslee likes to swim at her swim class and in the summer at her friend’s pool. Her favorite thing about spring are the tulips in bloom.

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by Claudia Lewis

“Art is not a thing; it is a way.” ~Elbert Hubbard

I magine a wedding. The bride wears a care-fully selected dress.

Her bridesmaids wear gowns and carry flower bouquets. The groom wears a suit or a tuxedo as do his grooms-men. The guests dress up too but are careful not to draw attention from the bride. The music is familiar, the words are lyrical, symbolic rings are exchanged and rituals are performed. The specifics vary according to religious, regional or ethnic factors, but the basic underlying structure of the ceremony is ubiquitous and familiar.

Technica l ly, none of these elements is required for a marriage to happen. However, this scenario illus-trates one of the most basic of human instincts—the need to make ordinary human behav-iors more special by creating rituals comprised of signifi-cant, formalized and symbol-

ic practices. anthropological evidence suggests rituals such as these have been pro-foundly important to the evo-lution of human beings since early hominids walked the earth.

Making Special

Recently, I had the priv-i lege of hearing highly respected researcher, Ellen Dissanayake, speak at the Colorado art Education association’s annual confer-ence. Dissanayake’s work focuses on the anthropologi-

cal exploration of art and cul-ture, a previously uncharted field of study. She is cred-ited for re-defining the arts as “Making special”; taking something out of its everyday context and “artifying” it into something special.

For decades, Dissanayake, an accomplished musician with a master’s degree in art history, has pondered ques-tions such as, what is the evo-lutionary purpose of art and why did early peoples spend time on artistic endeavors if it wasn’t necessary for surviv-al? For the past four decades, she has made a case that the arts are intrinsic components of human nature—normal, natural, and necessary, con-tributing to our biological survival and reproductive success.

In the early hunter-gather-er societies of 200,000 years ago, religion and ceremony—with their accompanying art forms of hand-made sym-bolic materials, dance, music, costumes and rituals—perme-ated their lives. “To an evolu-tionist, devoting time, effort, and resources to apparent-

ly non-utilitarian pursuits should have made people less, rather than more, like-ly to survive,” Dissanayake says. “Yet the fact that they occur so extravagantly, so universally, requires an oppo-site conclusion: the arts must have enabled their practitioners to better survive than humans who did not go to such exten-sive and expensive extremes. Their ‘value’ had to be not only cultural, but biological.”

I n h e r b o o k , H o m o Aestheticus, Dissanayake writes that throughout his-tory, “Ceremonies occur at times of transition. Birth, marriage, wartime, sickness, death—these are moments of great uncertainty and anxi-ety.” Making art gives us “the ability to shape and thereby exert some measure of con-trol over the untidy material of everyday life.”

Dissanayake hypothesizes that engaging in ceremonial arts contributed to our ances-tors’ survival in two ways. First, having “something to do” when facing misfor-tune or uncertainty helped to reduce fear and anxiety. Second, it instilled collective emotions of trust and belong-ingness, strengthening the community’s commitment to each other.

What is Art For? “ A r t m u s t b e viewed as an inher-ent universal trait of the human species, as normal and natu-ral as language, sex, sociability, aggres-sion, or any of the other characteristics of human nature.”

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Relationship

Dissanayake makes a strong case that the “germs” of human art and music stem from the first and most important relationship of our lives, that of mother and baby. Mothers natu-rally engage their infants in a way reserved only for babies—high pitched, soft, rhythmic, undulant voices with a slow tempo, exag-gerated vowels, and repeti-tion of words. Physically, we make funny faces (wide eyes, raised eyebrows, open mouth, wide, sustained smiles) and rhythmic head movements. Mothers instinctively know that babies like gentle regu-lar, repetitive movement like rocking and patting. Infants reward us with kicks, wrig-gles, smiles, and coos. This language of “Motherese” is found in all human cultures around the world.

Interestingly, we don’t teach babies to respond to these interactions; they actu-ally teach us to perform them. In her research, Dissanayake has found that these pat-terned, dynamic, rhythmic activities released oxytocin in the adult, fostering mater-nal behavior. Interactive babies who elicited these sig-nals from their mother and encouraged her to keep mak-ing them, helped to insure maternal care and therefore their own continuing surviv-al—and the survival of the human race.

Where Does Ceremony

Come From?

There are five identifi-able elements of Motherese, subconsciously designed to alleviate anxiety, thus creating feelings of trust and confidence. These are

Formalization, Repetition, Exaggeration, Elaboration a n d M a n i p u l a t i o n o f Expectation. These five ele-ments are also present in rituals, ceremonies and other symbolic practices, which Dissanayake has character-ized as a “collection of arts.” When these elements com-bine in the form of dance, music, symbols and costume to create ceremony, they rep-resent a higher meaning than simple movements, sounds, objects and clothing did in their original ordinary form.

The fact that babies are receptive to exactly these things, in a multi-modal form, suggests that they are born ready to “artify.” Dissanayake concludes that the same five elements that create our first loving rela-tionship have also created the arts—first as ingredients in ritual ceremonies and more recently as ways for indi-viduals to make their ordi-nary lives something more-than-ordinary. When partici-pating in artful behavior by themselves and with others, people express and transform their feelings, thoughts, and desires into something more. In responding to these dis-plays and transformations, our feelings of well being also expand.

The Arts vs. Artifying

Over the last two or three centuries, the Western notion of capital-a arts have become separate from ritual and can now be used in any context whatsoever. The downside to this separa-tion is that people in modern society often dismiss the arts as unnecessary without real-izing how deeply ingrained in human nature they are. While there is an important place in contemporary soci-ety for the kind of art found

in museum and galleries, Dissanayake argues, “the arts of our time aren’t just the things hanging in the ‘high art’ galleries. The arts of our time are advertising, block-buster movies and partici-patory rituals like the Super Bowl or the opening ceremo-ny of the Olympic Games.” Every time you make an aes-thetic choice or participate in the act of making something special, you are engaging in the wider notion of artifying.

Picture again the wedding I described at the beginning of this column. There is an elemental and evolutionary reason why we artify special occasions, dress up for wed-dings, play love songs, send greeting cards and exchange symbols of our devotion. art is the glue that holds us together, reduces anxiety and makes us feel loved, safe and connected. “Making special” is as fundamental as breathing.

When you look at the arts through the lens that Ellen Dissanayake has provided, it’s easy to see why it’s so important to recognize the value of the arts. Since the beginning of our time on earth, humans have embraced art on a survival level, as important as food and shelter. It makes you wonder, what happens if we stop?

Claudia Lewis has a Masters in art education, and teaches fine art classes to children and adults. She is also the owner of Full Circle Art & Design, offering graphic design services in the Boulder area for the past 20 years. To see examples of Claudia’s work and that of her stu-dents, please visit claudialewisarts.zenfolio.com. You can email her at [email protected] or call (303) 530-1534.

A special thank you goes to Ellen Dissanayake for providing lecture notes for use in the writing of this article.


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by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

M ore and more stud-ies of childhood development have

stressed the importance of wild play in nature for very young children. What is wild play? It is allowing chil-dren to play freely in nature, enjoying it in their own indi-vidual way. This is unstruc-tured play, allowing the child to experience whatever comes along.

a s tudy by Corne l l University has shown that plenty of wild nature play before the age of eleven encourages good environ-mental attitudes and behav-iors later on in adulthood. This certainly is true in my case. I grew up surrounded by 60 acres of woods, fields, streams, and even a lake. I

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him, seeing beautiful sunris-es and flocks of ducks flying everywhere, and feeling the fresh cool air in my face…memories I will never forget.

Wild play also helps devel-op one’s creativity and imag-ination. There is no substi-tute for hands-on exploration of nature to develop critical creative skills. There is tre-mendous variety in nature’s play-spaces for kids to dis-cover for themselves. Dr. albert Einstein said that “Imagination is more impor-tant than knowledge.” Nature itself is full of imagination! Imagination thrives in young children during wild play in ways far beyond adult think-ing.

I believe that wild play in nature allows young children to have many hands-on learn-ing experiences. These build on each other and are often vividly remembered. Nature’s playground gives the child endless numbers of direct

and real experiences. With the average kid spending over 50 hours a week watch-ing a television or computer screen, let’s have more of a balance between “green time and screen time!”

Wild play provides the opportunity for children to find their own private plac-es, as my friend David Sobel has pointed out in his book Children’s Special Places. Maybe it’s an old stump or a log to hide behind, or some bushes to use as a fort, which becomes a home away from home to the child. These experiences help children to bond with the natural world, allowing them to feel com-fortable and connected to the landscape. Instead of having a fear of nature, they soon have a deep love for it, even-tually becoming committed as stewards of it.

These wild places are in deep contrast to the typi-cal playground that is often

WILD PLAY IN NATURE

was allowed generous time out in nature, rain or shine. When I grew up, I majored in biology and then founded Thorne Nature Experience, where we have connected youth to nature for 60 years.

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I remember taking a group of students on a field trip one day and spotting a Prairie Falcon sitting in a tree about 200 yards from us. We were able to walk right under the tree without scaring the bird. It then flew down and caught a vole in the meadow right in front of us. What an adven-ture that was for all of us!

Think about the impor-tance of wild play in your life. Boulder County has lots of wild open space. Get out-side and visit these places and enjoy some wild play!

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?assertiveness was a particu-lar problem for women. For various reasons we believed that if we were good, that is compliant and not demand-ing, others would take care of our interests and us. So we tried to remain passive and not complaining until we couldn’t take it anymore and then we would blow up, embarrassing ourselves and sending us back into passiv-ity. We were either passive or aggressive, bypassing the middle ground known as assertiveness.

In your carpooling situa-tion, words like “That doesn’t work for me”, or “My sched-ule doesn’t allow for that”, are simple assertive state-ments that essentially mean “No”. In the beginning you may have to repeat these statements more than once, as other people won’t believe you are standing up for your-self and setting a boundary. But they’ll catch on eventual-ly as you continue to practice assertiveness.

men will be hard to establish and maintain but it’s the only way I know to both protect yourself emotionally as well being kind to those around you.

Q I have a carpooling situation with my kids. I find myself

getting the short end of the stick when I deal with the other mothers. I know I need to stand up for myself, but I always seem to be giving in to the other mothers’ sched-ules. How can I be more assertive without becoming a B**** ?

Signed mini-van mother

A Our fear of becom-ing a B**** and “hurting other peo-

ple” can effectively stop us from standing up for our-selves. We continue to be the proverbial doormat, not able to set boundaries or keep them, or to assertively place limits on what we’ll do or not do.

Back in the 1970s, I taught a class in assertiveness. It was at the beginning of the feminist movement and we all recognized that the lack of

A You appear to have been trying to be kind to your neigh-

bor, going the extra mile and generally being supportive. But good intentions don’t guarantee good outcomes. Whether your neighbor has a personality disorder or not, you must think about your own emotional health and how to protect it. You seem to be under a great deal of stress at the moment and unable to add more responsibility. I suspect that your neighbor wants more from you than tickets to an event. He prob-ably wants personal connec-tion and when he doesn’t get it, he becomes angry. He is unable to understand that you are overwhelmed with family cares and concerns.

What I am going to sug-gest may seem counter intui-tive but instead of reacting to him, you could lead the way. For example, you could call him to chat for 10 minutes. When you are ready to hang up you might say, “I’ll talk to you next week when I return from caring for my relative.” Then ignore all text messages or calls but do call him for 10 minutes when you return. Set limits for yourself, no more than 10 minutes and no more than once a week. This regi-

Q My neighbor has a personality disor-der of some sort,

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AttentIon Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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often misunderstood cogni-tive condition abound. Is it even real? Aren’t these kids just lazy, or products of bad parenting? Isn’t it just phar-maceutical companies trying to get more money?

Thanks to modern technol-ogy and the ability of neu-roscientists to study activity in the brains of people with ADHD, evidence exists that ADHD is, indeed, a real cog-nitive abnormality involving a deficit of the neurotransmit-

a recent study conducted by the CDC, approximately 11% of children in the U.S. (or 6.4 million children) have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011. [1] Parenting a child with ADHD can be exceed-ingly challenging. As a teach-er and learning specialist who has spent the last 13 years working extensively with students with attention dif-ficulties, I am regularly asked for advice by parents look-ing for ways to better support their child at home. The fol-lowing four tips are a great starting point to instill basic habits that will help mitigate the ADHD so that the child can be a successful, less scat-tered, adult.

1) A place for every-thing, and everything in its place. So it’s time to leave and you’re running around searching for the lost shoe, and digging last week’s moldy turkey sandwich out of the lunch box just unearthed from the bottom of the toy box. Because children with ADHD are so easily distract-ed, they will often set down an object without noticing. Of course, this makes retrac-

ing steps to find that miss-ing shoe much more diffi-cult. All children can have trouble keeping their belong-ings cleaned up, but because disorganization is part of the ADHD mind, children with ADHD must be ingrained with the habit of keeping important materials in one place. It’s more than just the skill of keeping a room clean; organization has to become a habit so that as an adult keep-ing track of important items will be less of a struggle.

2) Give direct, descriptive instructions. “I need you to be really good right now,” seems like an adequate direc-tive to give a child. However, what does “good” really look like? Does the child not talk at all, or just talk quietly? Does he need to stand in one place, or can he walk around a little and still be “good”? Children with ADHD real-ly need one or two specific behaviors to focus on, rather than a general term that could encompass too many behav-iors to try to keep track of at once. Instead, try, “I need you to speak in a very quiet voice, and stay close to me.”

3) Break large tasks into manageable pieces. Remember that the part of the brain that is affected most by ADHD is the same part that is in charge of planning and organization. This means that large, complex tasks with many steps will feel completely insurmountable to a child with ADHD—to the point that they will do all kinds of crazy things to avoid

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4) Establish Routines. Life for a child with ADHD can feel chaotic. There are no set procedures to follow during many times through-out the day, such as getting ready in the morning, so the child ends up bouncing from one task to the next, usually without completing many of them. Help your child learn how to methodically progress through an otherwise disor-derly time by making a list of all the required behaviors for that routine. Then create a chart (use visuals rather than words if helpful) to be used as a step-by-step guide through this routine. Once the steps in the chart have started to become a habit, try phas-ing out the chart to see if the child can complete the rou-tine independently. There are some wonderful ready-made charts in the book Smart But Scattered by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare.

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H ello. My name is Isabella Martinez. I am sixteen years

old and am a sophomore at Boulder High School. It is springtime and it is beauti-ful. I think of spring as one of the happiest times of the year. Flowers of all color shades flourish and perfume the air with sweet scents. The awakened sun illuminates the teal blue sky that stretches for miles. Vegetables are planted and new life wonders about. There is so much to love about the spring time. For this article I will be writ-ing about a book called The Home Reference to Holistic Health & Healing, created by my lovely and bright teacher, Brigitte Mars and her friend Chrystle Fiedler. This book is filled with remedies and knowledge about all types of herbs, ways to nurture your

wholeness, and thoughts about the changing seasons. It is a guide to living and lov-ing life fully.

T h i s b e a u t i f u l b o o k includes many different kinds of herbs. Some exam-ples not commonly heard of, are ashwagandha, valerian, and poria. Ashwagandha is a herb that helps to support the nervous system and is considered to be a promoter of both memory and learn-ing. Valerian is a herb used for stress, anxiety and sleep.

Poria is a herb that helps to strengthen digestion and improve both bloating and diarrhea. These are just a few examples of interesting and not well known herbs. There are also many references to remedies of different kinds that can be used to benefit the body and soul. Breathing exercises are explained as a simple way to let go of both tensions and toxins if done right. One that I enjoy is the Deep Relaxation Breath. Lie on the floor with a pillow supporting the knees. Place the palms over the abdomen, with the fingers gently laced just above the navel. Breathe in to a count of three as the abdomen pushes the fingers toward the ceiling. Exhale to a count of five as the fingers and abdomen move toward the floor. This is a great way to bring your self peace, relaxation, and an awareness of your own body.

Throughout this book dif-ferent recipes for the chang-ing of seasons are talked

about. Brigitte states that her book, “provides ideas and recipes for moving through each season and natural ways to deal with the physical emotional changes we might experience.” In honor of spring, Brigitte says, “Spring is a time of rebirth when the new greens emerge from the earth. In Asian Medicine the season of spring correlates to the liver and gall bladder, the flavor of sour, the color green, and the element of wood. As nature comes to life again, it is a time for us to begin new projects and to clean our homes and rejuve-nate our bodies. At this time our diet should reflect more of the meaning of spring by choosing a lighter fare than the heavier diet of winter. It is a time for salads, soups and green leafy vegetables. It seems natural to get up ear-lier, to plant our gardens, and be more playful. We delight in coming out of our homes to welcome and visit our friends.”

In conclusion, this is a lovely book that will teach you many things. It is impor-tant to know about the herbs around us and learn how to use them. This is a book that could be very beneficial to read! Have a beautiful spring!

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Do you ever notice that your reaction to your children’s iden-

tical acting out behavior dif-fers? As parents we so often are confronted with kids who act out. That is their yet unskilled way of crying out for help and care. When we are well-rested and happy, it is easy to handle their behav-iors with love and care. When we aren’t, we are more sus-ceptible to being triggered and punitive. So what can we do?

We can develop practices —daily ones that will help us remain resourced and strong. We need to practice diligent self-care. Yes, it is great to have a luxurious bath or mas-sage, yet we need to start our self-care at a more basic level. By doing so, while it may at first seem like we are not taking good care of our kids, we are modeling essen-tial life skills. We need to take care of our own basic needs by getting enough sleep, healthy foods, exercise, time alone, time with our partner and friends, and play time with our kids. Life is not a big chore; we can’t enjoy it if we are not taking care of ourselves.

If you are a parent of young kids tending to all of your own and your kid’s needs may seem like a monu-mental task. It is if you are trying to do it all alone. So,

moment, that will help you feel part of a bigger loving world, and that will help you get rest.

A perfect HALT preven-tion tool, once we neglect self-care, is one developed over time. Our kids can learn it too as we become transpar-ent with them around what goes on for us. It is the tool of reading our body cues and giving names to our feelings. It is very handy. When I am overwhelmed, right before the point of get-ting angry, I notice that my arms become tense and my chest tight. If I am scared or angry, I notice that my entire body gets rigid and I jut my neck out getting close to the object of my anger. It is equally important for me to be aware of when I am relaxed, happy and in flow. So for me, there is a way in which when I am resourced I feel strength in my body and my breath is more rhyth-mic and deep. If I am out-of-sorts, I time out explain-ing that I am out-of-sorts so I can take care of myself. Kids need transparency and gen-

erally calm down when they see their parents take care of themselves in this way. They also learn to not blame themselves for their parents’ anger. Generally what helps me after I express my feel-ing is to breathe, realign my body to its relaxed state and go to my practiced self-care or HALT plans.

This is a lot of informa-tion. Choose one of the tools that speaks to you. Practice it. Once you feel good with it, move on to the next. My guess is that you will be able to increasingly perceive and meet your child’s acting out behavior as a cry for help and care. I wish you well as you undertake the most impor-tant job in the world—that of nurturing and preparing your child for a good life.

Jessica Dancingheart is a mother, communication coach and the pro-ducer of The Mahalo Show (www.youtube.com/TheMahaloShow). She enjoys facilitating her cli-ents’ “aha” moments, as they employ the tools and perspec-tives she shares with them. She also loves producing video sto-ries of Real People Doing Real Things That Make A DifferenceTM. Call (303) 589-8420 or visit www.OpeningToPossibilities.com to learn more about her coaching ser-vices.

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reach out and build a commu-nity for yourself with other like-valued people, includ-ing parents of young children so you can share some of the tasks—such as prepping healthy meals, doing house chores together, and child-care that will give you daily reprieves from being on con-stant alert. The added bonus of a community is that your kids will have friends for life, as will you and your partner. Take the time to create your basic needs self-care plan, and evaluate it regularly. It will change with time.

Sometimes, life gets ahead of us and demands are more than we anticipate. That is a good time to check if we are hungry, angry, lonely and tired (HALT). Obviously, it would be nice to not get into HALT. And the reality is that we do, and that is when we need to be most gentle on ourselves. It helps if we have well-rehearsed tools to help us get out of HALT. Write down at least three doable action items that will help satiate your hunger, that will help you come back to the



to explain the laundry list of reasons to them. We’ve all seen the parent/kid episodes at the movie theater, zoo, theme parks, and toy stores to name a few.

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Integrate—Instead of living through trying situa-tions, experts concur that the best way to teach chil-dren about acceptable money responsibility is to integrate it into your everyday lives. Whenever you purchase anything, take a moment to explain your thoughts as well as your decisions to your children. Share with them that things cost money and we simply cannot afford to buy EVERYTHINNG we want or we will not have money available for the things we need. We spend

wisely and make Money Smart decisions to help our money go farther.

Practice what you preach —Some people agree that this might be one of the hard-est things because we all like buying new things. So as you walk through a store, take the time to point out the things you need to buy and if your children want some-thing else, explain that we can’t afford it now, but if it is worth it, maybe suggest that they can begin to save for it and they can earn extra money beyond their allow-ance to save for it possibly faster. We all know that later they typically will lose inter-est in buying it, or it may cost less (which are other important lessons).

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ensure tHat your kids learn valuable, lifelong financial lessons early on.

Teaching ch i l d r en good money hab-its is actually one of

life’s most important lessons. Unfortunately, as children grow up this opportunity is missed because we are “too busy” with life, sports and entertainment.

In fact, most parents dread the thought of having to teach their children about money. Yet they also hate when their children continu-ally beg them for a new toy, clothes, electronics, etc., and when they throw a tantrum when they are denied some-thing they want. Further, it’s frustrating when kids ask for money and parents question them, “Where is the $20 I gave you four days ago?” and the child hasn’t a clue.

Excuses for teaching chil-dren are plentiful includ-ing “they are too young, they won’t understand, we never have the time…blah, blah, blah.” The good news is that experts agree that it is NEVER too early to start teaching children the impor-tance of savings, spending wisely, and using money and credit responsibly…and the best time is when they begin to ask questions, like “why?”

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to remind them of the things you taught them as opposed to just starting out. When kids are involved in the money spending decisions and understand “why not,” they will tend to be more for-giving when you explain why not.

five easy ways to teacH your cHildren about Money.

1. Use a clear piggy bank when they are young. Sometimes when kids can’t see the money, they distrust it is in there. When they can see their money adding up (or not) it can help motivate them to save more. Showing them how to get the money out can also let them know the money is there when they need it.

2. Use cash some-times. Young kids don’t see the “costs” when you simply use a credit card or write a check. Sometimes it is eas-ier for them to see that you have NO MONEY when they see the money coming out of your wallet for groceries and then you don’t have any more for something they want.

3. Play family games. There are many games you can play as a family, that teaches them about money. Games are helpful to opening up discussions. Sometimes the value of time is bet-ter spent playing Monopoly, for example, instead of shooting baskets or play-ing video games. And when the Monopoly game is over, take a few minutes to explain


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what happened and how the bankrupt player could have done better if they did such ‘n such…and why the winner was able to grow their prop-erties and cash. Okay, many times it is more about luck (or bad luck of the dice) that dictates the outcome.

4. Empower them to manage their own money. Give them an allowance and let them know they can spend it how they wish, but when it’s gone, it is gone until the next allowance period…or if they save some/most of it, they will have more to spend on something more expensive than they have saved for.

5. Encourage them to take extra money they have been saving and deposit it into a savings account. This provides several positive les-sons. It gets them into a sav-ings habit, it makes it less likely they will easily spend

it and they will have to think twice, it is safer than keep-ing it at home, and finally it earns interest which provides another learning opportunity.

Where you have an account can make a big dif-ference too. You want to seek a financial institution that charges the lowest/few-est fees, has the lowest mini-mum balance requirements, and will have more favorable terms on financing down the road when they are older and may need to borrow.

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Helping Our Kids Through Lossby Mimi McDavid

T each your children early on that loss and death is a natural part

of life. All of us experi-ence “little deaths” through-out life…. divorce, death, changing jobs or schools. Remembering your own experiences will serve you well when supporting your kids through difficult times. Sometimes we want to pro-tect our children from painful feelings or we are not sure what to say. Kids are resil-ient. A little coaching will help them through the ups and downs of loss and pre-pare them for the challenges

ended questions and pick a time when there are no dis-tractions. Let them lead the conversation and listen. A few simple questions can easily start these meaning-ful conversations: How are you feeling? How are you doing with all of this? Where were you when you heard the news?

Learn to listen. What does it mean to really listen? It means that all of your focus is on your child: no phones, no distractions. When you are in listening mode—be an empty vessel, open and curious to their interpreta-tion of events. This is not a time to tell them about what you are feeling. Don’t try to “fix it” or your kids—just listen. Riding in the car can be a great time to have this conversation. Give them the gift of your attention—they will feel so empowered and important.

What to say to your kids? Kids will be curious when a major event has occurred and may have a lot of questions. Be as clear and as honest as possible. For younger chil-dren share the simple facts. It’s much better to say that Grandma died versus say-

ing she is sleeping or passed away. An older child can understand a lot more infor-mation and detail but it’s important to empower them with facts appropriate to their age. If you leave too much to their imagination you might hear your kids make up some pretty interesting interpreta-tions of their own.

Small Boy— “Where do animals go when they die?”

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Always let your chil-dren know they will survive these painful times. Remind them that you love them and that together you will move through these changes.

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Over time your children will begin to understand that change and loss is a natural part of life. They will learn that grief is painful and tem-porary and that expressing loss is one of the surest ways to begin the process of heal-ing. We all need an inner set of skills for when we are discouraged or frightened or feeling lost. Empower your kids with tools and skills. Include them as much as you can in the events of life as well as loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve—inspire them to find their own way with your guidance. If

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ABC Kids ClimbingBoulder. All ages. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 3:30 pm. The first kids climbing/athletic facility! Build agility, balance, and coordina-tion, the cornerstones of athletics with ABC! Camps feature indoor and outdoor climb-ing, art, cooperative games, special events, and supportive quality instruction. Geared toward all ages and abilities. Location: 1960 32nd Street. For registration and more infor-mation please call (303) 443-5437 (KIDS) or please email [email protected] or check out www.abckidsclimbing.com.

Academy Stables, Inc.Lafayette. Ages 6+. Wildly popular horse camps for horse-crazy kids! Camps run M-F, every week of the summer, with a half-day ($295) or full-day ($395) option. Beginner-Advanced levels. Camps include riding les-sons, horse painting and crafts, scavenger hunts, horse care and safety lessons, games, and a horse show/pizza day on Fridays! Helmets provided. Early bird discounts. Riding lessons, boarding, birthday parties, and pony rides are also available! Please call (303) 665-4637 or visit our website at www.academystables.com for more information.

Active Boulder KidsBoulder. Ages 2½-6. Day camp. M-F 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with extended stay options 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Full- and part-day and drop-in available for preschoolers and their siblings (up to age 8). Creative theme-based camps: Our Galaxy, Wizards & Potions, Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales, Wet & Wild, Pirates & Buried Treasure and more. ABK maintains small group sizes to promote social growth and guidance through play and outdoor exploration. Early Childhood Education State License #1552814. Call director Kristen Argow at (303) 499-9854 or email [email protected] or check out www.activeboulderkids.com for more information. Active bodies. Active minds. See ad.

Adventure QuestBoulder/Longmont/Lyons. Ages 6-16. Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! This incred-ibly fun outdoor adventure invites kids to play-act as the heroes of a dynamic adven-ture, solving mysteries, dilemmas, maps and riddles, swashbuckling foes, using foam swords, and saving the kingdom. Summer Quests and Holiday Quests whenever school is out. Questing since 1995. For more infor-mation, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com or call (303) 786-9216.

Afterbeat Drum SchoolLouisville. World Drumming Exploration Camp! Ages 8-10 and 11-13. Day camp. One-week sessions throughout the summer. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. $175. A weeklong ex-ploration and introduction of world rhythms on hand drums and drum set. We will build a foundation of rhythm using Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, African, and Western music (rock and roll!). Students play in a group, make their own percussion instrument and perform live! Summer Jazz Workshops! Instruments eligible include drums, bass, guitar, piano, trumpet, trombone and sax. Two sessions, one for middle schoolers and one for high schoolers. M-F, 12 pm to 3 pm. Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground in downtown). Contact Christopher Beers at (720) 837-5410 or visit us online at www.afterbeatdrumschool.com.

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Longmont. For ages 21⁄2 and up (varies by program). Call for days and hours. We of-fer a variety of full- and half-day programs for dance, gymnastics, circus skills, and rock climbing. We also offer weekly classes. See our website for details. Fees: vary by pro-gram. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue. Call (303) 651-1456 or you can email [email protected] or please do check out www.airbornegym.com for more informa-tion.

to register, visitwww.boulderjcc.org

2015 CAMPS WILL INCLUDE: Girls Leadership Institute

Mine raft, Build using LEGO®

Jr. Ninjaneering with LEGO®

Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO®

Robotics

Art & Dance

Bugs, Butterflies and Bees

Camp Cursive

Cooking and Yoga

Camp Eco-Fun!

Challenge Island

CU Science Discovery

Sports

Plus Camp Inc. and Preschool

And more!

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CAMPS FOR KIDS FROMAGES 18 MONTHS TO 17 YEARS

Check out our online version of this issue and use SEARCH with specific key words like Pottery, Art, Horse,

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Alaya PreschoolSummer Camp

Boulder. For ages 3 through kindergarten. Day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Creative arts, social play, exploration, and discovery on an acre of yards and gardens. Equipment needed: bring lunch, swimsuit, and towel. Location: 3340 19th Street, 80304. Call (303) 449-5248 or please email us at [email protected] for availability, or see our website at www.alayapreashool.org for gen-eral information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps

Sleep Away Camp West of Boulder. Ages 7-15. 1- and 2-week sessions. Hiking, sailing, climbing, horse-back riding, backpacking, crafts, music, and more! AO creates authentic relationships with nature, friends, and counselors, with a focus on youth development and play at our beautiful 135-acre camp with a private natural lake in the mountains. $975/week. Discounts & scholarships available. Visit aocamps.com or call (720) 249-2997 to speak with a director.

Avid4Adventure CampsDay Camps in Boulder, Denver, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Stapleton (NEW for 2015!) & overnight camps in Bailey, CO. For ages 3-17. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm, 8:45 am to 2:30 pm. Extended care available. $395. Member of the American Camp Association. Rock climbing, mountain biking, kayak-ing, hiking, standup paddleboarding, and more. Save $15 now! Use code bckids15. Call (970) 249-2412 or 800-977-9873, email [email protected] or please visit www.Avid4.com for more information. See ad.

The BellaVita School Longmont. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day Camp. M-F. 8 am to 4 pm. Small preschool license. Outdoor adventures, treasure hunts, huge organic garden, artistic creations and con-coctions, ongoing individual journals and scrapbooks. Organic meals and snacks provided. Low student-to-teacher ratios. Location: 641 Terry St. Call Ms. Rachael at (303) 772-3228 or do please email us at [email protected] or check out www.thebellavitaschool.com for more information.

Bixby Summer CampBoulder. Ages 5-10. Day Camp. M-F. 7:15 am to 5:45 pm. M-F. State of Colorado Dept. of Human Services, #46939. The typi-cal day offers art/crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, games, gardening, drama, free swim, water play, cooking, story/reading time. Special activities vary each summer but can include visits to areas outside of Bixby, Avid4 Adventure, swimming les-sons, and Adventure Quest. Bixby boasts 3 shady acres with a huge sandbox, unique play structures, a large swimming pool, and a ropes course. A wonderful environ-ment. Call Cindy at (303) 494-7508 or email [email protected] or check out www.bixbyschool.org for more info. See ad.

Blue Sky Preschool/Kindergarten

Boulder. For 21/2-6-year-olds. Session I: June 8th-July 1st. Session II: July 6th-24th A neighborhood preschool/kindergarten, embracing the spirit of the seasons with storytelling, song, movement, carpentry, sculpture, play, music, and outdoor explora-tions. Year-round programs, including sum-mer camps. Rich and engaging programs available, including morning and afternoon daily programs and our lovely parent/child morning groups. Call us about our craft classes. Call (303) 443-4965 or check out www.blueskykindergarten.com for more information. See ad.

Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-13. M-F. June 1st to August 7th. 8 am to 4 pm. Boulder Country Day’s summer program has something for every-one! Weeklong day camps with add-on spe-cialty class options for students aged 3-6 and weeklong specialty classes with optional lunch-bunch for students aged 7-13. BCD’s summer program offers a wide variety of camps and classes to help your child dis-cover his/her excellence. Program offer-ings range from LEGO® to literacy, day camp to art classes, soccer to chess, sci-ence, music, theater, technology, foreign lan-guage, and more! Mix and match your BCD camp selections to create a custom program that works for your child and your schedule and fits your budget. Boulder County Day School is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Costs from $70 to $400 per week depending on camp selection. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please visit www.bouldercountryday.org or email [email protected] for more information. See ad.

This summer, experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure.

ADVENTURE CAMPS PRE–K through 7TH GRADES

Save $15 per session! Enter code: bckids15

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Day Camp for children ages 3–7 and specialty camps for

ages 3–13. June 1st—August 7th. Classes include Legos

to literacy, day camp to art, soccer to chess, science,

music, theater, technology, and more! Mix and match

your camp selections and create a program that matches

your child’s interest with your budget. BCD is State of

Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS.

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Boulder Dinner Theater Academy

Boulder. Ages 5-17. Day Camps. BDT Academy Summer Drama Camps. Middle/high school camps include instruction, audi-tioning, rehearsing, and performing on the BDT stage. For elementary ages, we col-laborate with the City of Boulder and offer ten 1-week play-making camps. Contact Carrie Hausfather at (303) 449-6000 x193 or [email protected] or check out www.bdtacademy.org for more information. See ad.

Boulder JCC Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 18 months-12 years. Day Camps M-F. Half- and full-day camps. Offering a variety of fun and educational weekly camps. Camps include preschool, LEGO® building and robotics, cooking, gardening, sports, music, science, art, lead-ership, and more! Location: 3800 Kalmia Avenue, 80301. Contact (303) 998-1900 or [email protected] and check out www.boulderjcc.org for more information. See ad.

Boulder Performing Arts Drama Camps

Boulder. Ages 5-13. Day camps. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. $150-350. Everybody has fun making sets & props, writing script, singing, dancing, and acting. Friday performances on stage. Camp themes: Fun with Frozen, Wizard of Oz, Muppets, Stop Frame Film.Puppet making/theater and more... cool class rooms, fenced playground and great stage. Performances open to public and free of charge. Location: 355 Ponca Place. Contact Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 859-4195 or [email protected] and check out www.bpac.biz for more informa-tion.

LLCdiscover your inner jeweler

Boulder School of Metals Boulder. Ages 13-18. Day camp. M-Th. 11 am to 2 pm. One session: June 8th to 11th, 11 am to 2 pm. Metalsmithing/jewelry making. This introductory class provides a unique opportunity for teens to explore and develop the necessary technical skills for making jewelry in a well-equipped profes-sional studio. Cost: $265. Call Shelly Bohin at (720) 883-1233 or please email [email protected] or check out www.boulderschoolofmetals.com for more information.

An Individualized EducationHelping Children to Be Exceptional, Accelerated and Creative

Small Class Sizes • Nationally Accredited • Ages 2 1⁄2–14 Half- or Full-day Academic Preschool–Middle School

Accredited Full-day Kindergarten & Grades 1–8Now Enrolling for Spring, Summer and Fall 2015

An Individualized EducationHelping Children to be Exceptional,

Accelerated and Creative7203 W. 120TH AVENUE

BROOMFIELD(303) 469-6449

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On-site Swimming

Two Summer Options!

Summer Camp or Academic Prep

Open House & Tour:Feb. 4, March 4 and March 31

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Summer CampJune 1-July 31, 2015

Sessions Include: Space • Culture • Geography • Technology • Art • Sports • Music

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Broomfield AcademyBroomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer enrichment day camp: “Summer Odyssey” M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, June 1 to July 31. Before & after care available from 7 am to 6 pm. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. One-week & two-week camp sessions, includ-ing space, culture, geography, technology, art, sports, music, cooking and pets. Splash and swim every day in on site saltwater pool and enjoy educational fun weekly field trips. Age-appropriate arts & crafts, outdoor play and sports, and other fun activities. Children in the summer preschool and prep programs (ages 3-14) will focus on enrich-ing and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. A good blend of fun, activity, and academic education. Location: 7203 W. 120th Ave. Call (303) 469-6449 or [email protected] or check out www.broomfieldacademy.com for more information. See ad.

Camp Oonie Koonie ChaEarly Childhood

Music CampBoulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. $45 registration, $205 tuition Total: $250. Oonie Koonie Cha is a music camp that integrates music with drama, sto-rytelling, xylophone orchestra, science, and movement. This year we are Going Places. A magic carpet will transport the children around the world. Our young travelers will return home with their own handmade instruments to play along with their com-plimentary CD. Toe-tapping transportation songs will keep your family jammin’ all year long. Location: 7520 South Boulder Road, 80303. Visit www.campokc.com or call Amy Haywood at (303) 413-1711 or email [email protected] for more information.

Challenge Island Longmont . Ages 5-12. Day Camp. Challenge Island STEM Challenges. M-Th. 12:30 to 4:30 pm. $140/week or $40/day. Challenge Island is a wildly popular enrich-ment program that promotes creative and critical thinking skills in children. Kids experience a vast array of exciting challeng-es set on action-packed thematic “islands.” Call Megan Johnson at (303) 776-0969 or email [email protected] or please check out www.challenge-island.com/colorado-longmont for more informa-tion.

Children’s Peace Garden Boulder. Ages 3-11. Day camp. June to August. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. Spend an active week in the blooming Peace Garden, investigating the secret world of insects and honeybees, creating art from nature, and exploring wondrous plants while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa garden and cook pizza using the power of the sun! Instructors are experienced envi-ronmental educators trained in CPR and first aid. Location: Growing Gardens at 1630 Hawthorn Avenue, 80304. $185-$285 per week. Call (303) 443-9952 or please check out www.growinggardens.org to enroll online.

Circus Arts CampBoulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 13-17, and July 20-24. Get your feet off the ground with all kinds of aerial equipment, like trapeze, aerial net, fabric, and web, as well as ground skills like Chinese pole, circus bike, acro-stunting, and teeterboard! Focus on performance and an acro finale! End-of-week show! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in. Presented by Imagination! Circus Arts. Held at the Boulder Circus Center at 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us online at www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340 or please do email us at [email protected] for more detailed information. See ad.

City of LafayetteLafayette. Ages K to 5th grades. Summer enrichment day camp. June 8 to August 7. Daily, 7:30 am to 6 pm. State of Colorado licensed program. We keep kids moving in a learning atmosphere. Affordable, thematic program includes swimming, games, arts, sports, cooking, and field trips. Register for 1 week or 9 weeks. Pay in full by April 30th to receive the 10% discount (register for minimum of 6 weeks). Call Casey Gray or Karen Snortland at (303) 665-0469 or email [email protected] or [email protected] or you can also visit www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information.

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C a m p D i r e C t o r yColorado Junior Crew

Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 13-18. M-F. 7:30 to 9:30 am. Learn-to-Row Summer Camp. Colorado Junior Crew offers rowing camps for new and experienced rowers ages 13+ at Boulder Reservoir during weekday morn-ings throughout the summer. Our camps are the perfect time to try this addicting sport—the water is calm and temperatures are warm. Sessions are structured into flex-ible two-week blocks. Equipment needed: Bring a water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form fitting shorts like bike shorts. Visit www.cjcrew.org for 2015 session dates, fees, and additional information.

Colorado Mountain Ranch

Boulder. Boulder’s original day camp. Ages 7-16. M-F, 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. As campers have sung since 1947, CMR is the best in all the world! Remember your camp? We’ve got the same spirit and the winning place, people, and programs! Build confidence & connections, community, friendships, nature, animals, & FUN! Gentle Western horses, animal care, & relationship w/hors-es, mountain boarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course chal-lenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, children’s yoga, “Eat Real,” outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping, and outings for swim-ming and boating. New barn was built since the 4-mile fire took our old barn! Location: 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302. Transportation provided to/from North Boulder Park. Equipment needed: Backpack, long pants for horseback riding & mountainboard-ing, sweatshirt or jacket, water bottle, & lunch. Licensed by the CO State Dept. of Human Services & Child Care. Call Lynn or Gail at (303) 442-4557 or email [email protected] and check out www.ColoradoMountainRanch.com.

Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical

Arts Summer Music Camps

Lafayette. All ages. Lessons, Classes, Half-Day Camps. Experience the JOY of music-making this summer—we have music programs for all ages! Music Together, Suzuki Violin, Piano Summer Party, Beginner Violin, Ukulele Social Club, Meet the Instruments, Jump Start to Middle School Band, Dalcroze—Music Through Movement, Music Therapy Groups—Autism Spectrum & ADHD, Private Lessons, and more! Held at the Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026. For more information visit www.COmusic.org or please call us at (303) 665-0599.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps

Boulder. Day Camp. Ages 6-18. M-F. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s lan-guage with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs! NOW OFFERING EXPANDED PROGRAMMING. Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its 5th year, is a weeklong mini camp for 6- to 9-year-olds, held from 9 am to 12 pm. July 6-10, July 13-17. $180/wk. Camp Shakespeare is an acting intensive for ages 10-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage. Session One: June 1-29, 9 am-12 pm. Session Two: July 20-August 7, 1-5 pm. $850/session. Call (303) 492-1973 or e-mail [email protected] to sign up. Please visit www.coloradoshakes.org/education/summer-camps for more informa-tion. See ad.

Colvig Silver CampsDurango. Residential Camp. Ages 7-17: 7-10, two-week terms (6/11, 6/26, 7/13, 7/28), $2,340; 11-17, four-week terms (6/11, 7/13), $4,680. Forty-four years of tradition and innovation in outdoor ADVENTURE and FUN allow us to provide each camper the opportunity to create their own summer experience in a positive and supportive com-munity of camper and adult friends. Creative and diverse in-camp programming combine with exciting wilderness expeditions to meet your family’s goals for a summer (and a life) experience. Mailing: 9665 Florida Rd, Durango, CO 81301. Director Clay Colvig looks forward to speaking with you at (970) 247-2564 or please email us at [email protected]. For more informa-tion visit www.colvigsilvercamps.com.

Common ThreadsSummer Sewing Camps

Boulder. Ages 7-10 and 11-18. Day Camp. M-F. Half-day programs: 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to 5:30 pm. June 1 to August 14. Our eighth exciting summer! Each week project-centered, multiple registrations welcome. Age-appropriate camps. Projects include machine and hand sewing, pattern making, design, and mixed media. Make new friends while crafting inspired designs and gaining skills to last for years! Equipment needed: Daily snack. All other materials included, but kids are welcome to bring their own fab-ric and participants in the 11-18 age group are encouraged to do so. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80302. Call to register (303) 449-5365, complete information at www.commonthreadsboulder.com/schedule.

Crackpots Creativity Camp

Longmont. For ages 6-14. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 10:30 am. Kids learn and have fun while creating beautiful, functional fired art masterpieces. Choose from a variety of weeklong themes, each one including its own unique mix of pottery painting, glass fusing, clay hand building, mosaic and multimedia projects. Our helpful and creative staff helps each child express themselves in a way that is uniquely their own. Special attention is given to idea generation, design concepts, and technique. Location: 505 Main Street, 80501. Contact Tamar at (303) 776-2211 or check out www.ecrackpots.com for more information.

CU Science Discovery Summer Camps

Boulder/Front Range. Ages 5-18. We offer over 230 summer camps covering a range of disciplines, including science, technol-ogy, engineering, math and art. Our camps provide an eclectic mix of engaging, hands-on activities that are sure to ignite a pas-sion for learning, exploration and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and under/graduate scientists that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. From Introduction to Python and Spy School to Craft Technology and the Architecture of Music—we have something for everyone! Please visit us at sciencediscovery.colorado.edu for additional information. See ad.

Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs

Lafayette. Ages 5-18. Weeklong day camps, M-F. 8:30 am to 4 pm. June 1 - July 24. Come join us this summer for 7 weeks of Dawson’s 70+ exciting summer camps in academ-ics, arts, ceramics, music, drama, language, sports, cooking, and specialty day camps. Campers will receive a full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall every day and take a break to cool off in the pool daily. Voted one of the top camps in Boulder County! Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $250 to $375 per week. For a full listing of our summer camp information visit us www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps or email [email protected] for ques-tions. See ad.

Denver ZooSummer Safari 2015

Denver. Ages 4 years through eighth grade. Day camp. M-F, full-day program, 9 am to 4 pm, half-day program, 9 am to 12 pm. Weekdays, June 1 to August 7 (except July 3). Accredited by Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Kids, be a hero for the plan-et this summer! Summer Safari: Zooper Heroes will get kids out of the classroom and into the wild. Uncover environmental challenges that face animals today, and take steps to make a difference in the world you share. Location: 2300 Steele Street, 80205. Denver Zoo Camp Registration: call (720) 337-1408 or email [email protected] or check out denverzoo.org for more information.

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Denver Firefighters Museum

Denver. Ages 5-7, 8-12. Day camp. Junior Firefighters Summer Camp, M-F. 1:30-3:30 pm (7/6 camp), 12:30-3:30 pm (7/13) 7/6-7/10, 7/13-7/17, $55 for 7/6-7/10 camp, $65 for 7/13-7/17 camp. A weeklong day camp for kids to learn all about safety and fire-fighting. Includes visits from animal help-ers and firefighting professionals! 7/6 camp for 5-7 year old kids, 7/13 camp for 8-12 year old kids. Mailing: 1326 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80204. Call Sarah Crocker at (303) 825-0608 or email her at [email protected] or check out www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org for more information.

Dream MakersSuper Summer Fun

Boulder. Ages 2.5-8. Day Camp. June 1 - August 19. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm, ($45 per day) or 9 am 3:15 pm, ($75 per day). Enroll for 2-4 days per week, or save $50 when you enroll for 5 days per week. You can even plan a custom schedule around your vacations! Your children will enjoy the weekly curriculum themes all built around Summer Fun, including Tennis Lessons taught by pros at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, Creative Art, Water and Mud Play, Fossils Study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, Pooch Pals, Organic Cooking Creations, Kid’s Khemistry, Unusual Pets (potbelly pig, goats, kissing llama), and more! Your child will have the opportunity to experience the happiest summer camp in Boulder, in our breathtaking setting right on Boulder Creek! Location: 1345 28th St. Bldg. C, 80302, between the Millennium Hotel and Folsom Field. Drop-ins are welcome when space permits. Contact Ms. Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101, or email [email protected]. You may request a brochure for more information and to view our schedule of weekly themes. Dream Makers Day Camp is rated the best in Boulder! Come play with us!

Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp

Eldorado Springs. For ages 5-15. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm, M-F. $280 per week with 50% discount for up to 2 siblings. Kids and teens will have a blast at our fun-filled camps, which run 8 weeks through June and July. In a beautiful natural setting, they will enjoy a free-spirited yoga arts and nature camp that integrates the wonderful body/mind/heart benefits of yoga with traditional summer camp activities, such as swimming and hiking. Kids come home feeling nourished & balanced. Location: 2875 County Road 67, 80303. Register online at www.eldoradoyoga.org or call (303) 249-1671 to register or for more information. See ad.

Experiential LearningWilderness Journeys

Boulder. For ages 11-15. Overnight Trip Camp. M-S. We combine the best of sci-ence, community building, wilderness skills, & adventure. Paleo Field Science, June 8-13 or Whitewater & Wolves, June 22-27. Over 25 years of successful experience devel-oping and running the Wilderness Camp program at CU Science Discovery and years of combined teaching, ropes course facilita-tion, and science outreach brings a depth of rich experience and a FUN dedicated staff. One of the original programs offering amazing experiential science trips for mostly Boulder/Denver youth to Mission: Wolf, Sand Dunes, Utah, the Pacific Northwest, and more. Excellent safety record. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Sleeping bag, tent, and personal gear. We provide all kitchen gear, food and group gear. Licensed through CDHS. Insured through WOGA ELA. Contact Deb Kulcsar at (303) 665-9381 or please email [email protected] or check out experientiallearningassociates.org for more information. See ad.

Exploring Minds Academy

Erie. Ages 5-11 years. M-F. 6 am to 6 pm. Super Funtastic Camp program that is designed to encourage learning with fun. Summer fun includes field trips galore, sports camp with physical fitness and coordination activities, and much more. Participate in a camp that combines science, math, reading, music, and art with the great outdoors. Call (303) 828-3452 for more information or please check out www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Flatirons StringsAcademy

Flatirons Strings Academy/Boulder

SymphonyBoulder. Ages 4 to 104. Day Camp. July 6-11. Four programs available from begin-ner to advanced including the popular A Midsummer Day’s Dream String Camp. Violin, viola, cello, & string quartet. M-F. 2 pm Saturday Student Concert and 7 pm Friday Faculty Concert. Our Budding Program is for beginners from 10 am to 12 pm. Young Artist program for advanced quartet training. Renowned, award-win-ning teachers, including 2014/15 Colorado Fiddle Grand Champion, Katie Glassman, and from the Grammy-nominated premiere string orchestra, A Far Cry, Jae Young Lee. Composition, music appreciation, theory, sight-reading, master classes, chamber and orchestral training, jazz, fiddle, and more. For more information please check out www.bouldersymphony.org/camp or www.fsamusic.org/strings-camp or email [email protected] or call (303) 908-6784. Online registration will be available soon.

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Every Child is an Artist at inspiration Art Academy!Art Classes,

“Day Off” and Summer Camps, Birthday Parties and

even Sewing Classes! Classes for Under 5 years old and School-Aged Kids, After

School and Homeschool! Come join the fun!

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Experiential Learning Associates

Experiential Learning Associates

• Paleo Field Science

• Yellowstone Wolf Trek

• Whitewater & Wolves

Wilderness Journeys

www.Experiential LearningAssociates.org

Connecting youth to the wonders and workings of the natural world while developing community, scientific knowledge, practical living skills and an environmental stewardship ethic.

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Specialty Summer Trips for Grades 5-9

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Specialty Summer Trips for Grades 5-9

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French Immersion Summer Camp

The Language of Food Niwot. Ages 6-12. Located on a 38-acre farm, 8 minutes from Boulder, on the cam-pus of Shepherd Valley Waldorf School. M-F. 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Weekly sessions. Licensed. $310/week (5% discount for siblings and BFF). A Language and Arts program where children are immersed in a French environment in which all activi-ties are taught in French and presented in a practical way, including cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, theater, mask-making, jew-elry design, music, singing, and storytelling. Please come to “Les vacances à la ferme” and put French into action! Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or please email [email protected] to register your child’s spot in our camp! To know more about Marie, please check out www.thelanguageoffood.com. Merci et à bientôt !

Friends’ SchoolSummer Programs 2015

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Weeklong, morning & afternoon sessions. June 8th through July 31st. Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Camp, Paint ing Classes , Cooking, Musical Theater, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Circus Stunts, Capoeira, Time-Lapse Photography Art, Technology and Robotics, Backpacking, Cartooning, and more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete details and register at www.FriendsSummerCamp.org or call (303) 499-1999 x223. See ad.

Front Range Anglers Fly Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 9 -14. Day camps. Kids Fly Fishing Camp. June 8 - 12, July 6 - 10 and August 3 - 7. M-F. 8:30 am to 3 pm. Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certi-fied. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kid’s camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about fly fishing. Safety and a quality fishing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Please contact Front Range Anglers for pricing. Location: 2344 Pearl Street, 80302. Call Zach Lass at (303) 494-1375 or please email [email protected] or check out www.frontrangeanglers.com for more information.

Gateway Montessori Summer Camp

Longmont. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. M-F. 8:10 am to 5:30 pm. State licensed & Eco-Healthy designation, member AMS. Offering an authentic Montessori summer camp, fun hands-on learning. We Nurture the Love of Learning! Call Reyn Hedger at (303) 772-3864 or please email [email protected] or check out www.gatewaymontessorischool.net for more information.

Girl Scouts of ColoradoRegional. Ages 6 and up. Day and overnight camps. Registration started Jan 13 on the Girl Scouts of Colorado web-site! All girls welcome, not just Girl Scouts. At overnight camp, your girl can stand atop a mountain and take in the forever view, feel her heart-beat in her ears as she zips down the zipline, bow to her fellow campers as they applaud her first bullseye. Girls will be able to have those experiences and hundreds more at Sky High Ranch! Resident camp is returning to this beautiful rustic camp near Manitou Lake and Woodland Park for the first time since 2012 and will also offer resident camp at perennial favorite Tomahawk Ranch near Bailey, southwest of Denver. At day camp, your girl can explore her world, make for-ever friends, learn to be a leader, and push

herself to try new things all while having fun outdoors. Three fun Boulder County day camp offerings. Call (303) 778-8774 or please check out www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org for more information. Sign up early. Some sessions fill in just a few hours.

Inspiration Art Academy Longmont. Ages 5 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer Art Camps 9 am to 4 pm, or 9 am to 12 pm, or 1 to 4 pm. $50 full-day, $35 half-day. Art is fun! That is our motto at Inspiration Art Academy. Our camp is filled with art projects and choice time in our numerous art centers: drawing, paint-ing, collage, sculpture, printmaking, tex-tiles, etc.! Location: 457 Main St., 80501. Equipment needed: Sack lunch for full day campers. Contact Cynthia Barnes at (720) 273-2477 or [email protected] for more information.

Keitanat Har HaShemBoulder. Grades 1-5. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. One-week sessions. Each week is filled with games, swimming, baking, crafts, field trips, music, social action projects and more! Location: Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Road, 80303. Call Caroline Saliman at (303) 499-7077 or email [email protected] or please check online at www.campharhashem.org for more information.

Summer CampLongmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 years old who love animals! Longmont Humane Society is holding three minicamps this summer. Three sessions to choose from are June 8-10, 15-17 or 22-24, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, daily. Enjoy a PAWS-itive sum-mer break, learning proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interac-tive animal-themed games & activities, and special guest visitors. $150/session. Contact Maya Key at [email protected] or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 286 for more information.

Kids Lifelong Learning Boulder Valley School District

Boulder County. Ages 2-18. Summer camps running June 1 – August 14, week-ly camps running both morning and after-noon, M-F. Extended hours care is avail-able. Sports, Robotics, Technology, Martial Arts, Cooking, Visual Arts, Science, Dance/Drama, Chess, Languages, Writing, LEGOS™, Horse Camps, and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations, and times. Registration is avail-able online at www.bvsd.org/lll or by calling (720) 561-5968.

Living Arts SchoolNiwot. Ages 6-12. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. (Option of aftercare from 3 to 5 pm). M-F. Children in our program learn tradi-tional living skills and crafts, build friend-ships in a noncompetitive, loving commu-nity, and have daily access to farmland and the natural world. We make things with our hands! Themed weeks for Summer 2015 include: Spinners & Yarn Dye-ers, Bakers & Potters, Straw Bale Builders & Fermenters, Papermakers & Bookbinders, Felters & Candle Makers, Chefs & Foragers, Tie-Dyers & Potion Makers. Call Elizabeth at (720) 383-4406 or please do email us at [email protected] or check out www.livingartsschool.com/summer-camp/ for more information.

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center

Longmont. Ages 5-14. Day camps. June-August, M-F. Discover history, art, music, culture, and robots in these hands-on camps. Learn from artists and musicians. Meet a mountain man or become an arche-ologist. Camps held outdoors in historic buildings or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. For requirements, fees, and details call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.longmontmuseum.org for more information.

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Mountain KidsSummer Day Camp

Louisville. For ages 5-12. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! Mature, expe-rienced staff, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics twice a week, optional swimming lessons, open swim, rock climbing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H2O bottle, and lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027. Call (303) 665-8287 or email [email protected] or visit www.mountain-kids.com/louisville for more information. See ad.

Mountain Peak School Summer Camp

Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F. (June 1-August 14, ex-cept July 3). Camp is for children entering kindergarten through age 12. Tired of sum-mer camp programs with too many kids? We offer a small setting with low staff/child ratio (1:9). Field trips (including swimming), aca-demics (daily reading/math and more), craft projects, group games, etc. Full or part time. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, 80501. Con-tact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or email [email protected] or please check online at www.mountainpeakschool.com/summer_camp.php for more information.

Summer Clay Camp

Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer Clay Camps. Mornings from 10 am to 12 pm, and afternoons from 1 to 3 pm. One-week sessions, $130 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in full-service studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculp-ture methods, creating pieces to be proud of. Call John or Cathy at (303) 926-0996 or email us at [email protected] or check out www.mudslingerspottery.com for more information.

Music Together®

Mixed Ages & Big Kids Programs

Boulder. For ages 5-7. Big KiDs: A drop- off program integrating music, art, move-ment, friendship and FUN! Weekly (M-F) sessions throughout the summer. MixeD AgeS: for infants through 4 year olds and their caregivers. Two six-week summer ses-sions. Siblings of any age attend for FRee in mixed age classes! Contact Jane Smolens, director, at (303) 413-1120 or please visit www.mountainsongmusic.com for more information. See ad.

Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

Boulder. For beginners ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon (1 to 4 pm on selected weeks) M-F. USFA coaches. All the instruc-tion/equipment needed for a safe and excit-ing experience. Runs most weeks through-out the summer. Check out our website for camp/registration details and other great club activities! $195/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts). Location: 1949 33rd Street, 80301. Call gary Copeland at (303) 443-6557 for registration or check out www.ncfencers.org for more information.

Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Summer Classes, Camps, and

Private LessonsBoulder. All Ages. Day camps and indi-vidual instruction throughout the summer. Off Broadway School of Fine Arts offers a variety of summer classes and camps including bluegrass band workshops, the-atre games and improv, creative writing, music theatre, and more! Private instruction and trial lessons are available on an ongo-ing basis. Please visit our website for more details. Location: 1237 Pine Street (Pine Street Church), 80302. Call us at (720) 244-8760, email [email protected] or visit offbroadwayfinearts.org for more information.

Parlando School for the Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. Parlando School for the Arts offers a variety of music camps and summer programs for all ages and abili-ties, from early childhood to adulthood, on all instruments and across all musical inter-ests, including piano, guitar, voice, musical theater, and more. Also: Camps that include supplemental/complementary music-orient-ed films in the Dairy’s Boedecker Theater! Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Call (303) 442-0006, email [email protected] or do check out www.parlando.org for more information. See ad.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

Lafayette. Theater experience for ages 5-18. M-F. 1 to 4:30 pm. $75.00 Young actors will participate in fully staged and costumed production of Beauty and the Beast on July 23-26 at Harlequin Theatre. All who audi-tion on May 16 or 23 get a part. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or email [email protected] or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more informa-tion. See ad.

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Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops

Lafayette. Weeklong workshop for ages 7-18. Day Camp. M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. $225-375. Week-long theatre workshops: June 1-5 Wizard of Oz, June 8-12 Aladdin, July 27-31 Jungle Book, Aug. 3-14 Chorus Line. Located at Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or email [email protected] or check online at www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration. See ad.

Rock & Roll Camp for Teens and Kids

Lafayette. Ages 6-18. Day camp. 10 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon. M-F. BEST OF BOULDER 2008. Colorado’s first and pre-ferred teen music camp. Locally owned since 2003! Beginners and advanced play-ers will enhance their skills on guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and more. With the help of our professional staff of instruc-tors, in our state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, students will play in a band, write original music, and perform a live, recorded gig at a local venue. Fees: $395 per week (teen) OR $250 per week (child). Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026. Equipment provided: guitars, basses, cords, drumsticks, amps, or bring your own. Visit www.doghousemusic.com or call (303) 664-1600 for more infor-mation.

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly-Fishing Camp

Boulder. Ages 7+, 10+. All-day camp. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Three-Day Sessions: for ages 7+, Tu-Th. July 7, 8, 9; July 14, 15, 16; July 21, 22, 23. Four-Day Sessions: for ages 10+, M-Th, July 27-30; Aug 3-6. A fly-fishing camp with an emphasis on fun and fishing. Tons of activities. Only four campers per guide for better instruction. Fly fishing, cast-ing, knots, fly tying, bug collection, awards, FUN! All fly fishing equipment provided. Each session is limited to 16 campers. Loca-tion: 1904 Arapahoe Ave. Call Brian Harris or Randy Hicks at (303) 447-2400 or [email protected] or please check online at rockymtanglers.com for more information. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Tennis Center

Boulder. For ages 4-18. Day camp. M-F. Rocky Mountain Tennis Center offers an array of Tennis Camps for all ages through-out the summer. Half- and full-day camps, tennis and sports camps that include swim-ming, soccer, basketball and tennis and the arts. Our coaches are high energy, positive, kind, highly trained and experienced. We are located on the beautiful Boulder Creek path under a lovely setting of trees and nature. Our pool area is also a great place to take a dip and enjoy a healthy lunch. Come join us and learn the great lifelong sport of Tennis! Location: 1345 28th Street, 80302. Call our pro shop at (303) 449-5033 or please check out www.rmtenniscenter.com for more infor-mation. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer

Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for Mary Poppins, Wicked, Cinderella and more. One-, two-, three- and four-week camps, starting June 1. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-care and aftercare available. Program in-cludes dance, voice, music, makeup, perfor-mance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please go online to www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids

Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company Boulder. For ages 5-8. Join us for Annie, Big Hero 6, Paddington and MUCH MORE. Three-week camps, starting June 1. M-F. AM session: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. PM ses-sion: 1 to 5 pm. 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, per-formance, musical theatre, imaginative play and creative movement. Each session culmi-nates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue; Suite 135 (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please go online to www.theaterforkids.net to register. See ad.

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Come build a world! Make p o t i o n s , m u s i c , a n d monsters. Look through the eyes of giants and insects. On our 38-acre c a m p u s - a m i d s t t h e cottonwood forest, open space and farmland, we explore stories and bring them to life. At the end of each session we celebrate with a community festival of l i v e m u s i c , p u p p e t r y , performance, and food.

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Science Adventure Program

Boulder. For ages K-8th grades. Day and overnight camps. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. $10/hour. Experienced instructor holds MA in ecology and conservation. All camps, from survival skills to farm camp, include time for exploration in nature and group bond-ing through games, yoga, and interacting with animals on the farm. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Sense of ad-venture! Location: 841 Gapter Rd., 80303. Call Christina de Martino at (303) 229-0944 or email [email protected] or for full descriptions of summer camps, see the 2015 Summer Camps tab on our website at www.scienceadventureprogram.com for more in-formation.

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School

Niwot. For ages 3-12 years. June through August. School offering part-day/full-day activities only 5 minutes from Boulder! M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Aftercare until 5pm. Imagine building a world. Here, on our 38-acre campus, with open space, farmland and cottonwood forest, we make potions, music, and monsters. We see through the eyes of giants and insects. We conduct experiments and uncover mysteries about our universe. Together we explore stories and bring them to life. Each session ends with a community festival of puppets, games, food, performance and music. Call (303) 652-0130 or please check out www.shepherdvalley.org for more information. See ad.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Boulder. 7-17. After school, weekend, and summer camp programs. Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures, summer, from 8 am to 3:30 pm, M-TH. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of moun-tain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, Junior Camps, Explorer Camps, Team Programs and more. SMBA is cel-ebrating its 22nd year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Tricia Klomhaus at (303) 447-8014 or [email protected] or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information. See ad.

Stir It up Cooking SchoolBoulder. Ages 5-16. Weekly summer cook-ing camps. M-F. Half-day and full-day. June to August. Join us on a cooking adventure with flavors from around the world, using herbs and vegetables from our backyard garden. Learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun in the kitchen. Menus for 2015 will include American, Asian, Mexican, European, Mediterranean, or Caribbean. We eat what we make, so bring your appetite. Location: 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 80305. Phone: (303) 494-2665 or email [email protected] or please check out www.stiritupcooking.com for more informa-tion.

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Kids: Friendship Skills & Alternatives to Anger

Boulder. Ages 5-15: Secrets of Friendship: What makes kids like other kids? Find out! Six secrets of making & keeping friends! Ages 8-15: Alternatives to Anger: Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? Practical skills to manage behavior, accept no, and problem solve. FUN work-shops that kids enjoy. $165 for early reg-istration. Five sessions, 90 minutes each. For more information: Call (303) 915-4421, or email [email protected] or check out www.SS4k.com or Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor.

Summer Camp and Summer SproutHouse

ProgramLongmont. Different programs range from ages 3-5, 5-10, and 11-14. (June 1 - July 31) These camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. SproutHouse program meets once a week, while summer campers meet five mornings each week: sign up for several days or weeks if you choose. Each morning we break into groups based on age. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of animals, horse rides, garden-ing, art, and just old-fashioned play, such as climbing hay bales, zip line, tree houses, tire swings, and so much more! Visit our website to see a more detailed curriculum for the camp for older kids. Sign up for multiple-sessions and get a discount—no two weeks are ever the same. Location: 11150 Prospect Rd. 80501. To view our schedule and reg-ister online, go to www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call (303) 774-8001.

Sunflower Kids Art Studio

Boulder. For ages 5-15. M-F. Half-day camps at our spacious and colorful new space. We’ve got large lobby for lunches and breaks as well as cozy outside courtyard to run around. New interesting themes every week: Impressionism, Picasso, Drawing and Sketching, Watercolor, Ancient Egypt, African Masks and much more, please visit our website to see all camps offered. All students will create and complete a beautiful artwork that they will want to keep forever. To register, please visit our website www.artsunflower.com. Location: 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200 Boulder You can also give us a call at (720) 939-7545 or email us at [email protected] for more information. See ad.

Sunflower PreschoolSummer Camp

Boulder. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. M-F, 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules available. The Summer Camp emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities and connecting children with nature. Sunflower is now a Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a National Wildlife Federation certified wild-life habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. We enjoy taking walks to Martin Park, gardening, water play, arts and crafts, and


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learning about native plants and animals. Please bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. Location. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Contact Debbie Ellman at (303) 494-2012 or [email protected] or www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com for more information.

Sunrise Anglers, LLCKids Fly-Fishing Camps

Boulder. For ages 7-16. Day camp and overnight camps. Summer Camps start in June. Sunrise Anglers offers your child the adventure of their break. Three different age groups with a 2-to-1 instructor ratio. Learn to not only fly-fish but respect the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Fly tying, entomology, photography, reading/wading water. Overnight in RMNP. ALL equipment provided. Call Thomas Schneider at (303) 532-9111, or [email protected]. Please visit us at www.sunriseanglers.com for more information.

Sunshine Pottery StudioBoulder. Ages 8-15. Day program. Open 10 am to 3 pm. Early morning drop-offs available. Only 6 children each session. Lots of attention and caring. 12 minutes from downtown Boulder. Gorgeous 4.5 acres of mountain land to play in. Hand-building and wheel-throwing instruction. Outdoor play, storytelling, bonding with the horses. Self-assertiveness and con-fidence-building exercises. “If your child needs peace of mind from the city vibe and your kids thrive in the outdoors and cre-ativity, this is the place to be!” Give your child the gift of creativity with Sunshine Pottery Studio. Call Mira (303) 517-5436 or email [email protected] or visit www.SunshinePotteryStudio.com for more information. See ad.

The Spot Bouldering Gym

Boulder. Ages 6-12. Day camp. Summer Indoor Climbing Camp. M-F. 9 am to noon and/or 1 to 4 pm. Learn to climb, or improve your skills, with The Spot’s experienced and encouraging instructors. Focus is on FUN and SAFETY. Ten percent discount for BCK readers, mention this ad. Location: 3240 Prairie Ave, 80301. Call Josh Paton at (303) 379-8806 or email [email protected] or check out www.thespotgym.com/camps for more information.

TLC Learning Center Longmont. Ages 8 wks-6yrs. Day camp. TLC Learning Center (formerly Tiny Tim) M-F. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. 4-star Qualistar Rated. Preparing children for success by supporting the individual child has been our focus for over fifty years. Our Longmont center offers high-quality infant, toddler, and preschool educational and pediatric therapeutic services, including summer enrichment programs to successfully pre-pare children for academic and life success. Location: 611 Korte Parkway, 80501. Call Cindy Wickham at (303) 776-7417 or check out learningwithtlc.org for more informa-tion. See ad.

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Thorne Nature Experience

Summer CampBoulder & Littleton. Ages 3-15. Day camp. Spend the summer catching frogs, get-ting muddy, biking down mountain trails, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with Thorne Summer Camp! Our experienced CPR and first-aid trained instructors help facilitate student learning and appreciation for the outdoors while keeping them safe. Students complete the program with a new-found respect and awe for nature, increased understanding of the environment, and a desire to get back outside. For more infor-mation about Thorne summer camps, visit www.thornenature.org, call (303) 499-3647, or please email us at [email protected]. See ad.

Tinker Art StudioBoulder. Ages 3-13. Summer day camps. M-F. Full and half-day. Available daily. Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Theme-based camps include hand build-ing and wheel throwing ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media and more! Location: 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue, 80304. Call our staff at (303) 503-1902 or please email [email protected] or check out www.tinkerartstudio.com for more infor-mation.

Treehouse LearningLafayette/Louisville area. Day camp. Ages 3-6. Treehouse Learning Summer Camp 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or 7 am to 6 pm. Fun, physical summer nature program for chil-dren preschool through 1st grade. Sign up for one or multiple sessions. We offer flex-ible scheduling. Location: 175 N 96th Street, 80027. Call (303) 666-1950 or please email [email protected] or see our website at www.treehouselearning.com for more details. See ad.

Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 9-16. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. The most exciting upbeat horse camp around! Western or English riding. Drill Team is a group of horses and riders performing choreographed maneuvers to music. Fun, basic skill-building drills, and synchronized formations build rider’s con-fidence at riding while working as a team on horseback. Friday camp performance for family. Campers owning their own horses are welcome to bring them to camp. Drill Camp I: June 15-19th (walk/trot some riding exp.) Drill Camp II: July 13-17th (walk/trot/ some canter exp) Cost: $500 deposit $200. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Max. 10 per camp. Contact Triple Creek Ranch at (303) 444-4291 or triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and slide shows from last year! This camp books quickly! See ad.

Triple Creek Ranch Horsemanship Camp

Longmont. Ages 6-12. M-F Day camp. 9 am to 2 pm. Expand your child’s knowledge with hands-on experience with the horses. Campers will explore different styles of riding, including English, Western, bare-back and games. Daily chores and activi-ties involved in horse care and responsibil-ity. This is an opportunity for your son or daughter to have fun, gain self-confidence while learning to ride and care for horses. Beginners to experienced campers. Camp I: June 22-26th. Camp II: July 20-24th, Camp III: Aug 3rd-7th. Cost $450.00 deposit $200 Location: 4255 Nelson Rd., 80503. Contact TCR at (303) 444-4291 or triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings and more information. See ad.

YMCA Camp Santa Maria Overnight Camp

Near Bailey, Colo. Ages 6-16. One- and two-week sessions. An overnight camp experience created with a focus on youth development. Campers have opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, includ-ing hiking, backpacking, climbing, horse-back riding, rafting, kayaking, swimming, art, drama, and sports. We provide campers with experiences that support their growth and help them develop relationships, lead-ership, and decision-making skills. ACA accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. Location: 51321 US Hwy 285 (45 minutes west of Denver). Please check out ymcacampsantamaria.org or call (303) 443-4474 ext. 4450 for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder ValleyAdventure Camp

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For chil-dren entering 3rd–8th grades. Campers will progress from basic to advanced skills in rock climbing, flat water and white water paddleboarding, and outdoor stewardship. Our progressive curricula inspires camp-ers to challenge themselves, develop posi-tive relationships, and build leadership skills all while learning the importance of public lands and healthy, active lifestyles. Contact Adventure Camp at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4293 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder ValleyFun in the Sun Day CampThroughout the Boulder Valley. For children entering kindergarten–6th grades. YMCA’s Fun in the Sun programs focus on outdoor summer fun and games. Children develop new skills and make friends while enjoying group activities, themed projects, a variety of games and crafts, swimming, outdoor adventure, and exciting field trips. Camp is held in various BVSD elementary schools. Contact Fun in the Sun programs at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4242 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.


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YMCA of Boulder ValleySports Camps

Throughout the Boulder Valley. For children entering 1st–6th grades. Campers will be broken up into groups based on age and ability and will participate in a variety of skills clinics and games in a specific sport each week. Participants will learn the Y Way to Play—fun, sportsmanship, opportunity, progressive competition, and community—through healthy competition and mini-scrim-mages. Skateboarding camp and Y Riders cycling camp also available. Contact YMCA Sports Camps at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4242 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more informa-tion. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder ValleyTeen Camps

The Ultimate Week (Entering 6th-9th Grade). Denver is loaded with exciting plac-es to play! Campers will head to a different Mile High adventure every day. Destinations include Elitch Gardens, Water World, and Boondocks. We’ll visit the fun-filled YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park and finish the week with a relaxing pool day. Contact Teen Camps at (303) 443-4474 ext. 4651 or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

Young Artists at WorkBoulder. For ages 5-8 and 9-12. Half-day and full-day art-making workshops offered June to July. M-F. 9 am to 5 pm. Lunch Bunch from 12-1 pm. Immersive art-making camps, featuring small, individualized workshops designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and the museum’s exhibitions. With a different theme each week, workshops explore multiple mediums and concepts, in-cluding collage, painting, sculpture, photog-raphy, fiber art, jewelry, and digital art & de-sign. Each week culminates in an exhibition for families in the museum. Cost: $190, $160 for BMoCA members, $25 for Lunch Bunch. Contact the museum for multiple camp dis-counts at (303) 443.2122 or [email protected]. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and more information. See ad.

Young Artists at Work

June - JulyFor ages 5-8 and 9-12$190 / $160 members

Immersive art-making camps featuring workshops designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and BMoCA’s exhibitions. With a different theme each week, workshops explore multiple mediums and concepts, including collage, painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, jewelry, and digital art and design.

Contact BMoCA for multiple camp discounts at 303.443.2122 or [email protected].

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1750 13th StreetBoulder, Colorado 80302303.443.2122

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WE’RE EXPERTS IN MAKING THE BEST OF SUMMER BREAK For decades, YMCA of Boulder Valley has been making the sun-kissed days of summer more fun for local kids. With a bounty of day camps, residential camp, sports and swimming, there is no limit to the adventure to be had through Y summer programs. What we offer is more than childcare: We teach, inspire and nurture character through athletics, exploration and enrichment.

Mapleton Center2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder • 303-442-2778

YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY ymcabv.orgOne membership. Two locations.

Arapahoe Center2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette • 303-664-5455

CAMPS, SPORTS & AQUATICS COMING THIS SUMMER…YMCA Camp Santa Maria • Fun in the Sun Camp • Adventure Camp • SoccerY Riders Cycling Camp • Basketball • Baseball • Tennis • Lacrosse • GolfHockey • Figure Skating • Swim Lessons • Competitive Swim Team • and more!

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Acorn School for Early Childhood Development—Boulder2845 Wilderness Place (303) 938-8233 Contact - Amanda NaylorAges: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmAcorn School is a full-day program, serving a diverse population from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our small group sizes, low ratios, and our primary caregiving philosophy make us a high-quality early care and education program. Two meals & snacks served daily. Visit website to make admissions inquiries. W: www.theacornschool.org E: [email protected]

Active Boulder Kids Preschool & After-School Care—Boulder5001 Pennsylvania Ave. (303) 499-9854 Contact - Kristen ArgowAges: 2 1/2 - 9 Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmA world of creative and fun discoveries and adventures! We provide imaginative programs and activities that promote social/emotional growth. We teach life skills and encourage the child’s learning through active play and exploration. Small classroom sizes, caring, qualified teachers, nature/play-based/learning centers.W: www.activeboulderkids.com E: [email protected]

Autana Bilingual Montessori Preschool—Boulder4732 Greylock St. (720) 935-9740 Contact - Raquel or PatriciaAges: 2 1/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pmAutana Preschool is a bilingual Montessori home-based preschool and kindergarten. We offer a warm and loving home atmosphere, Montessori learning areas and quality materials, joy of learning, Spanish (bilingual staff), nature-oriented activities, peace education curriculum, a strong sense of community, and a vegetable garden. W: www.autanaschool.comE: [email protected]

The BellaVita School—Longmont 641 Terry St. (303) 772-3228 Contact - Ms. RachaelAges: 2 1/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round/SummerCampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm BellaVita is a small Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool program, where children are treated with love and respect. Organic meals andsnacks. Low student-teacher ratios. Music, dance, Spanish, and science classes.W: www.thebellavitaschool.com E: [email protected]

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Emily ArmiakAges: 2 yrs 6 mos - 5 yrs Licensed Year-roundHours: 5 1/2-hour program. Extended Hours: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Children experience exploratory learning and participate in a wide variety of developmental activities, including art, music, science, dramatic play, and small and gross motor. W: www.bixbyschool.org E: [email protected]

Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool—Boulder3046 11th St. (303) 443-4965 Contact - StaffAges: 21/2 - 6 yrs. Licensed Year-round/summer camp program Program Days: M-F, Hours 8:30 am to 1 pm, + aftercare to 3:30 pmOur rich curriculum embraces the arts and honors the seasons: gar-dening, handwork, music, puppetry, crafts, movement, baking, and storytelling. After-school art program. Morning Glory Program for parents & toddlers 6 months to age 3. Summer Camps June and July.W: blueskykindergarten.com

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY

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Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette135 Cimarron Drive (702) 564-2210 Contact - Susi GrittonAges: 3-5 Licensed September – May Program Days: M-F (full day) T-F (half day)Boulder County Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive preschool,with sites in Boulder and Lafayette. We provide a quality experiencethat supports school readiness skills for your child. We believeour job is to help families connect with resources and support families’ engagement in their child’s education. Income guidelines foreligibility apply. Se habla Español.W: www.bouldercounty.orgE: [email protected]

Boulder Montessori School—Boulder3300 Redstone Rd (303) 494-5814 Contact - Amy Condon Ages: 18 mo/6yrs Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. We are Licensed by the State and accredited by NAEYC and AMS. Boulder Montessori is celebrating 40 years of excellence in early childhood education. We have two national accreditations, an excel-lent dedicated staff, and a beautiful location. W: bouldermontessori.orgE: [email protected]

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat GarnerAges: 2 1/2+ Licensed Year-round, including summerHours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Before/after-school option (7 am to 6 pm).Days: M-F. 2, 3, or 5 days/week. 1/2-day & full-day options.Academic preschool and jr. kindergarten. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education, helping children be excep-tional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and after-school programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus, with creative outdoor spaces, a swim-ming pool, and a teaching garden for ages 21/2 -7. W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: [email protected]

Children’s Alley—Boulder2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact - StaffAges: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.Drop-in, temporary child care center. Children are scheduled one day at a time, and fees are based on a sliding scale. Call at 2 pm to reserve child care for the following day. You may reserve ahead for Saturdays. Center features caring, experienced teachers, and nutri-tious meals and snacks are included. Please call or visit our website for more information.W: www.ywcaboulder.org E: [email protected]

Children’s House Preschool—Boulder3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael KnuckeyAges: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am-11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Schedules range from 5 hours to 29.5 hours a week.Bringing books to life through the Storybook Journey since 1970. Our preschoolers explore and experience themes from children’s literature in a fully integrated way through dramatic play, art proj-ects, cooking, science experiments, planting, block building, tactile play, music, and movement. Children discover the joys of becoming authors when their dictated stories are read to the class. Director Elaine McCarthy, BCAEYC’s “Educator of the Year 2010”, has been with the school since 1992. W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org E: [email protected]

Dream Makers Preschool—BoulderBoulder (720) 274-0101 Contact - Deb GedenbergAges: 2 1/2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm (choose any two, three, four, or five days). The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage promotes a natural ongoing process that empowers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nur-turing both intellect and spirit using the Reggio Emilia approach, your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teachers. Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day Pre-K program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kindergarten. Summer programs available for ages 2 1/2 - 8 yrs. Maximum enrollment of 15 children. Ratio 1:5.W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com

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Friends’ School—Boulder5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Melanie LeggettAges: 2-5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer CampProgram Days and Hours: Call for days and times.Parent/Toddler one day/week, 3-4-year-olds three half-days/week, 4-5-year-olds four half-days/week, optional extra half-days avail-able. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Play and exploration-based pre-school with a focus on relationships, communication, art, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teach-er ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: [email protected]

Gateway Montessori School—Longmont1500 9th Avenue (303) 772-3864 Contact - Reyn Hedger Ages: 2.5 to 6 Now open year-roundState Licensed & Eco-Healthy designation, member of AMS. Program Days: M-F . Hours: 8:10 am-5:30 pm. We offer full- or half-day programs.Offering an authentic Montessori preschool, kindergarten and sum-mer camp. We nurture the love of learning!W: www.gatewaymontessorischool.net E: [email protected]

Heart and Hands Montessori Center—Lafayette 1355 Forest Park Cir.,#100 (303) 444-0181 Contact - Susan Smith Ages: 6 weeks through 3 years Year-round American Montessori Associate MemberProgram Days: M-FHours: 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Montessori-trained and experienced educators nurture each child in a warm, vibrant, beautiful environment. Outdoor activities include time on the playground and walks through the surrounding forest park. Healthy nutrition is celebrated with food preparation and tasting.W: www.heartandhandsmontessori.com E: [email protected]

ECCO Preschool —Boulder2575 Glenwood Drive (303) 443-1654 Contact - David Suppan Ages: 2 1/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days and Hours: M-Th. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.ECCO Preschool is a new school in north Boulder with a focus on social-emotional growth that invites attention from all the child’s senses as if listening to the deep sonorous echo of a bell. We offer quality materials in support of handwork, crafts, woodworking, and gardening among many other creative explorations. W: www.eccopreschool.comE: [email protected]

Exploring Minds Academy—Erie4051 E. County Line Rd. (303) 828-3452 Contact: Sandy, DirectorAges: 6 wks -11 years Licensed Year-roundPrograms Days and Hours: M-F. 6 am to 6 pm. Quality early learning programs taught by loving and nurturing teachers. To ensure that your child is ready for school, all teachers are highly trained in early childhood education and work as part-ners with you to create a learning environment that is appropriate for each child. Specially designed classrooms filled with activities that encourage learning through discovery. Warm nutritious meals served. Flexible full- & part-time programs. Active military and edu-cator discounts. Accept Colorado Child Care Assistance program. W: www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Forest Park Montessori School—Lafayette2687 North Park Dr. (720) 260-0519 Contact - Adena M. Boyd,M.Ed.Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed August through May/Summer CampProgram Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 am-12 pm with an option for 3 or 5 afternoons 12 pm-3:30 pm. Before and aftercare available. Afternoon special offerings include baking, natural history, gar-dening, and art. FPMS is an authentic Montessori school and a full member of the American Montessori Society with fully credentialed lead teachers. The curriculum and environment nurtures creative thinking, peaceful social interactions, and individualized instruction that gives each child the opportunity to learn and develop at his or her own pace. FPMS has an active parent community with parent development workshops, many volunteer opportunities, and a par-ent board of directors. Call today to schedule an individual tour of our beautiful school.W: www.forestparkmontessori.orgE: [email protected]


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Little Bird Preschool/Home Care—Longmont1308 S Sherman Street (720) 204-6660 Contact - Dawn Mitchell Ages: 6 weeks through 5 years Year-round Program Days: M-FHours: 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Montessori-inspired preschool/day care. In-home, organic eco-friendly. Six children total. One-on-one learning.W: littlebirdpreschool.net E: [email protected]

McGregor’s Garden Preschool—South Boulder

3535 Eastman Avenue (Martin Acres) (303) 499-9341 Contact - Barbara or Don McGregorAges: 2 - 5 years. Licensed for 12 children. Program Days: M-F, Hours: 7:30 am to 5 pm. $60 per day.Very active, loving child care in our happy home near Martin Park. Husband and wife team (both former elementary teachers). Full preschool program. Lots of field trips in the big blue van (we pro-vide 12 car seats). Healthy, homemade meals, including cooking lessons and jelly making. Arts and crafts, science, gardening, music, dance, games, puzzles, building, digging, hiking, sledding, and fishing. We climb trees and rocks and play in creeks. Plenty of cre-ative free-play in our interesting home and in our shady backyard. We emphasize social skills and being a good friend. Fun for your child; peace of mind for you. Closed during BVSD Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring breaks, with no charge to parents when closed. Priority given to children who will be attending Creekside Elementary School in Martin Acres. Celebrating our 25th year of celebrating childhood.E: [email protected]

Miss Catherine’s Creative Learning Center—BoulderMiss Catherine’s Infant Center—Boulder

6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 340 (303) 530-1820 5280 Spine Road, Suite 104 Contact - Catherine MédalAges: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed, NAEYC accredited Year-roundToddlers/Preschool/:Pre-K: M-F, MWF or T/TH full day 7 am - 6 pm. Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to 5:30 pm. Creative curriculum, music, Spanish, and art teacher, breakfast, lunch, snack. Infant Center has a 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to stu-dents, newly renovated! Three developmental rooms—newborns, crawlers, and walkers. “Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Each child moves at his or her own pace to each develop-mentally appropriate group. Call us for a personal tour.

Montessori Academy—Lafayette801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact - Jean ChorbajianAges 1-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full- and half-dayprograms, with before- & after-school care. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing envi-ronment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society full-member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certi-fied. Music is offered 2 days a week, and Spanish is offered 2 days a week. Schedule a tour today!W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.comE: [email protected]

Mountain Peak School—Longmont1833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom Buckett Ages 2 1/2-5 years Licensed August - JuneProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 11:15 am, 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm. Mountain Peak School PreschoolOur Preschool Program is designed to provide a strong foundation of learning and individual development to prepare each child for the future. Fees: 3-4 year-old preschool, 2 mornings (T/Th) $2100, 3 mornings(M/W/F) $2900, 5 mornings $4500.00, Pre-Kindergarten $4300.00 W: www.mountainpeakschool.comE: [email protected]

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Ann KasunichAges: 12 months through 6th grade. Toddler/Primary/Elementary ~ Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9 and 12-month programs Hours: Staggered 8 am to 3 pm; extended day (7:30 am - 5:30 pm).Since 1976 children, from the earliest stages of their childhood, have been joyfully reaching their individual potential through inde-pendence, academic excellence, respect, and moral responsibility, while learning, exploring, and playing in and around our 12-acre farmhouse campus. Mountain Shadows is Colorado’s only inter-nationally accredited Montessori school providing and authentic Montessori education. W: www.mountainshadows.org E: [email protected]

Early Childhood Music—Boulder1237 Pine Street (720) 244-8760 Contact - Cathy Compton Ages: 6 weeks - 3 years Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: Do Re Mi and You: Early Childhood Music 10:15-11 am on Wednesdays $15 drop ins/ $120 punch card/10 classes.An innovative blend of singing, dancing, creative movement, instrument exploration, and personal expression in a beautiful, state-of-the-art classroom. Our classes are rooted in quality LIVE MUSIC of American folk, world, and popular genres. The instructor accompanies the singing with guitar, banjo, drums, or piano. W: offbroadwayfinearts.orgE: [email protected]

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Patience Montessori School—Boulder3600 Hazelwood Court (303) 449-5214 Contact - Patience Schutrumpf Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm. Patience Montessori is a private multicultural Montessori school for children from the ages of six weeks though six years; we accept chil-dren who are not potty trained. Patience Montessori offers a child care program as a service to working parents; we are open year-round. Our teachers are Montessori-accredited and group-leader qualified.W: patiencemontessori.comE: [email protected]

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School—NiwotHwy. 119/Hwy. 52 (303) 652-0130 Contact - Ruth GodberffordeAges: 3-14 Licensed August - June and Summer CampHours: M-F, 8:30 am to 3:20 pm, with aftercare to 5:30 pm.Shepherd Valley weaves the academic, the artistic, and the practical into our curriculum. With a nurturing pre-school/kindergarten pro-moting physical play and a rigorous grades program, the children are guided to cultivate self-knowledge and to meet the world by awak-ening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought, and strength of purpose. We have small class sizes, exceptional teachers, 38-acre campus and a strong community. Call for a personal school tour.W: www.shepherdvalley.org E: [email protected]

StarSong LifeWays Child Care & Preschool—BoulderN. Boulder (303) 442-0998/(720) 203-9694 Contact - Julie Zacharias Ages: 1-5 Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F: 8:30 am -12:30 pm or 8:30 am -3:30 pm. (2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day options)Waldorf-inspired, relationship-based care in a home environment, where “life” is the curriculum. LifeWays focuses on nurturing, social, and creative arts, letting childhood unfold through imagi-native play, storytelling, gardening, and plenty of time outside. Organic lunch provided. W: www.starsong-lifeways.comE: [email protected]

Sprout HouseProgram—Longmont

11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - ColetteAges: 3 to 6 yrs Days and Hours: M-F, choose 1 class per week or several. Mornings: 9 am to 1 pm. Afternoons: 1:30 to 4 pm.Outdoor, early-childhood, and nature program. It’s simple—kids just need to play. This program has as much outdoor time as we can pos-sibly pack in. Even on cold days, we bundle up and walk the farm, feed animals, build snowmen, collect eggs, climb the giant tree house, catch toads, or follow bugs. Activities include participating in daily farm routines, feeding and caring for animals and gardening. Inside activities include a recycled creative art building, where chil-dren choose from painting, woodworking, sculpting, fabric art, and sensory materials. This drop-off program is a great supplement or alternative to traditional preschool or kindergarten. Visit our web-site to view open-house opportunities. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.comE: [email protected]

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie EllmanAges: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules available.Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on, nurturing environment, where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years. Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment.W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: [email protected]


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TLC Learning Center—Longmont611 Korte Pkwy (303) 776-7417 Contact - Cindy WickhamAges: 8 weeks-6 years. 4-Star, Qualistar accreditation. Year-roundHours: M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Half- and full-day options avail-able.High-quality early education and child care that prepares children for lifelong success by nurturing the individual learning styles of all children.W: www.LearningWithTLC.orgE: [email protected]

Treehouse Learning—Louisville175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact - Patti Gee - Head of SchoolAges: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7 am to 6 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and full-day kindergarten. Our curriculum is comprehensive, integrating social skills with academics, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, secure environ-ment, nutritious snacks and lunches, beautiful facility, and naturally landscaped grounds. Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; independent school, local family-owned since 1997. Limited availability in all groups.W: www.treehouselearning.com

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Friends’ School—Boulder5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Melanie LeggettAges: K-5th grade Licensed & Accredited Aug - May/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.Aftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pm.A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasiz-ing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: [email protected]

Hillside School—Boulder6717 S. Boulder Road (303) 494-1468 Contact - Kathy Sherman Ages: 1st-9th grade Accredited August-May & Summer ProgramProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm.Hillside enables students with learning differences, such as dyslexia, to reach their academic potential. Four students per class. Individualized instruction. Specially-trained faculty. Multi-sensory approach. Half-day program.W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: [email protected]

Mountain Peak School—Longmont1833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom BuckettAges: 3 - 12 yrs (6th grade) Licensed August - June/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 7:15 am to 5:15 pm. Mountain Peak is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Recognizing that each child is unique, teach-ers are empowered to individualize curriculum based on each child’s developmental stage. We offer learning experiences that reach beyond the core academic areas beginning at the preschool level. We strive for excellence by nurturing each child’s intellect, curiosity, and social growth. And because studies have shown that large class sizes adversely affect learning, we are committed to keeping our classes small (15-16 for K-6th grades, 10-12 for preschool). Before/after-school care, daily PE, art, music, foreign language.W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: [email protected]

Dawson School—Lafayette10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact - Admissions OfficeAges: K-12th grade Licensed & Accredited September-June / CampProgram Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8am to 3:30pm, plus free after-school care.Academic excellence, individual attention. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1; daily enrichment (art, music, PE, technology, language, library). Robust athletics and arts programs; character education; renowned outdoor and experiential learning. After-school care and daily hot lunch no charge. W: www.dawsonschool.orgE: [email protected]

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Nicholas EdgertonAges: K - 5th Grade Licensed 9-month & year-roundHours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm (7:15 am to 5:45 pm extended day). Small group instruction in language arts, mathematics, geography, sci-ence, music, art, and history, with curriculum geared to challenging each student’s needs. We teach to individual strengths, so every child thrives.W: www.bixbyschool.org E: [email protected]

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat Garner, principal Ages: 2 1/2 - 14 yrs Licensed Year-round, including summerProgram Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Before- and after-school programs.Academic preschool through middle school. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education helping children be exceptional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and after-school programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus with creative outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and a teaching garden. Year-round enrollment.W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: [email protected]

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The Patchwork School—Louisville1428 Main St. (720) 271-6729 Contact - Michele BeachAges: K-12, Preschool and Toddlers August - May & Summer CampsProgram Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 3 pm. Before and aftercare, from 8 to 9 am and 3 to 4 pm.The Patchwork School is an innovative nonprofit organization promoting children’s rights and meaningful educational options for all, at the heart of which is a community-based democratic school for children ages one and up, located in Louisville, Colorado. By respecting children as peo-ple with ideas, interests, and opinions, and by utilizing our community’s resources, we have created an experiential learning environment that fosters critical thinking and problem solving, develops communication and leadership abilities, nurtures self-confidence and self-direction, pro-motes compassion and sustainability, and most of all preserves a passion for learning. Through the school, our parent education, teacher training, and community building, we advocate for freedom, responsibility, and compassion in community.W: www.thepatchworkschool.comE: [email protected]

Running River School—Lafayette1370 Forest Park Circle (303) 499-2059 Contact - Karyn Weese Ages: 5 to 14 Licensed August - MayProgram Days and Hours: M-F, 8:45 am-3:15 pm.Experiential Education, K to 8th grades. Does your child love school? Find out how joyful school can be with an education that is meaningful, experiential, individualized and nature-based for elementary and middle school children.W: www.runningriver.orgE: [email protected]

St. John the Baptist Catholic School—Longmont350 Emery Street (303) 776-8760 Contact - Tami Moskal Ages: 3 and 4 year olds. Licensed August - MayProgram Days and Hours: Pre-Kindergarten: MWF, 8 am to 12 pm or 8 am to 3 pm. Preschool: T/Th, 8 am to 11 am.We are a licensed and accredited early learning program. Because our preschool program operates within a parish day school, it provides continuity for the child, fosters a smooth transition to kindergarten and encourages spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical growth. W: school.johnthebaptist.orgE: [email protected]

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ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 181960 32nd StreetClimbing Parties! Fun, low-stress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abil-ities.Hours: Call for times.Contact: Staff303-443-5437 [email protected] www.abckidsclimbing.com

Clementine Birthday Parties

Ages: 3 - 101237 Pine Street. New location! Parties designed with your child in mind. Art parties with high-quali-ty materials and lots of fun for all for 11/2 hours. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 30 children. Optional extras of cakes, invitations, and glu-ten-free treats. Bright and spacious facility.Hours: Saturday morning and after-noon slots available.Contact: [email protected] www.openartsclementine.org

Birthday Parties play! at Grandrabbit’sAges: 1-92525 Arapahoe Ave H-7 The birthday child and guests will have an incredible experience being creative, experimenting, and engaging in activities designed with plenty of play! in mind! Parents can relax; enjoy the guests and the wide-eyed wonder of the birthday crowd!Contact: Betty Quigley303-443-8675www.playatgrandrabbits.com

TINKER ART STuDIO BIRTHDAy PARTIES

Ages: 3-131300 Yellow Pine Ave. Let Tinker help celebrate your child’s next birthday! The birth-day child and their guests will have a great time being creative and making a unique art project chosen from our elaborate pARTy menu, while parents sit back and enjoy watching the young artists at work. The best part—when the last present has been opened and crumb of cake eaten, we take care of all the cleanup! For further details and to reserve your pARTy, visit tinkerartstudio.com.Hours: Saturday afternoon slots available.Contact: [email protected] www.tinkerartstudio.com

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Broomfield Academy Splash Parties

Ages: 3 - 187203 W 120th AvenueBirthday parties in Broomfield Academy’s very warm indoor salt-water pool are a blast. And very affordable! Pool rental and life-guard fee is $60 per hour (2-hour minimum). Heated and fully enclosed pool building is perfect for the kids to play games in the pool, in any kind of outside weather, including snow! Bring your own birthday cake. Or, have pizza deliv-ered! Or, bring your own food. It is an easy way to have a party. This pool is great for kids—and our life-guards are fun to have in the pool during your party! Call to reserve your pool party today! Private, semiprivate, and group swim les-sons are also available after school and on weekends. Parent-tot class on Saturdays. Contact: Anica303-469-6449www.broomfieldacademy.com

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Adventure Quest or Sword Games

BirthdaysBoulder/Denver

Ages: 6 - 16Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! Choose from swasher team games, Treasure Quest, or Adventure Quest. We come in costume, bring foam swasher swords, and lead the participants on an amazing adven-ture filled with riddles, dueling, interesting characters, and chal-lenging games. Offering summer quests and birthday parties since 1995. Serving Boulder, Denver, and Surrounding Realms. For more information, please visit us online or call.303-786-9216RenaissanceAdventures.com

Challenge Island Ages: 5 - 11Why just throw a party when you can throw an island party?! Choose from a whole slew of celebratory challenges (like our Angry Birds Challenge) to create your tribal birthday celebration! Please visit our website for more details. Days: Any day of the week. Contact: Megan Johnson [email protected] www.challenge-island.com/colorado-longmont

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Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties

Ages: 3 - 10111 W. Baseline RoadBirthday parties at the Lafayette Recreation Center. Choose from tree climbing, skateboarding or swimming! Price includes party room/skatepark shelter, cake, can-dles, tablecloth, paper goods, and one of 10 special party “themes.” Contact: Heide Barrowman [email protected]/parties

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Dog House MusicAges: 5 to adult525 Courtney WayRock & Roll Birthday Parties!Authentic rock & roll birthday par-ties for kids, teens, and adults. Rock & roll makeover, interactive music video games on our giant flat screen, live performance by teen band.Hours: By appointment.Contact: Gary Lennox [email protected]

WOW! Children’s Museum

Ages: 1-11110 N. Harrison AvenueCelebrate your child’s next birthday in a fun, hands-on, and educational environment! Two-hour affordable and customizable party packages include party room rental, paper goods, playtime in the Museum, and more! For a unique experience, after-hour private parties available on Fridays and Sundays.Days and Hours: Call for times.Contact: Museum Staff303-604-2424 www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

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Triple Creek RanchHorse Birthday Parties

Ages: 4 -124255 Nelson Road$350 / $100 deposit. 2.5 Hours Party: for up to 10 children (addi-tional fee for over 10). Join the fun of horse games, playing with the mini horses, and painting the spe-cial B-day horse, Dandy, along with a lead-line ride! Of course it’s wash-able paint! Kids and parents leave saying it’s the best party and set-ting they have ever been to! Fast-moving, fun, lasting memories. With years of experience, TCR takes great pride in our parties, to make sure all the extra touches are there for your guests! Check out our slide show on the Web page.Contact: Lynn McChesney [email protected] www.triplecreek-ranch.com

Inspiration Art Academy Art Parties

Ages: 4 -12457 Main StreetWe have many fabulous art proj-ects and activities for your child’s birthday party! Or ,if your child has their own idea--we can make it happen! We will collaborate to create a fun, creative, birthday memory!Fees: Up to 6 children-$100, $15 each additional child Hours: Saturdays, 1 to 3:30 pm, or 4 to 5:30 pm. Contact: Cynthia Barnes 720-273-2477 [email protected]

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Mountain KidsGymnastic-Themed

PartiesAges: 2-10474 S. Taylor Ave. (in the Colorado Technology Center)Gymnastics-themed birthday parties include 1 hour of gymnastics time with our enthusiastic birthday party staff. Activities include a gigantic obstacle course, trampoline, games, relays, parachute play, and 30 min-utes of party time for cake, pres-ents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, invitations, thank-you notes, and party favors, and of course take care of all the cleanup! Great parties for kids of all ages! Call for fees.Contact: Anna Narvaes [email protected]

Mudslingers Birthday Parties

Ages: 5 and up920 Main StreetMudslinger’s Pottery is happy to provide a fun and unique birthday party experience. Each party attend-ee will learn to glaze a professionally hand-crafted piece of pottery. Learn more about how the pieces were made with a demonstration/mini lesson on the potter’s wheel for an additional cost of $25. Call today to set up your party! Fees: $18 per child.Hours: By appointment. Contact: John Hansen 303-926-0996 [email protected]

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Birthday Party at The Carousel

Ages: all20 Lakeview DriveRent the entire carousel or our upstairs party room. Party givers are welcome to bring their own treats; many local restaurants are able to provide food and drink. Fees: Party Room $40 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel (avail-able when we are not open) $125 per hour, which includes unlimit-ed rides during your event. Call for more details.Days and Hours: we are always open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; please call for additional days and hours. Contact: Carousel Director303-258-3457

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Cu SCIENCE DISCOVERy

BoulderAges: 5-133400 Marine StreetAre you looking for an enrich-ing experience that is so much fun your kids won’t even realize how much they are learning? CU Science Discovery offers a variety of after-school and stu-dent-day-off/holiday programs designed to inspire budding science enthusiasts. Programs explore technology and science using hands-on activities that are sure to delight. Please regis-ter online or by phone.C: Anjali Maussciencediscovery.colorado.eduP: 303-735-2230

BOuLDER BALLET SCHOOLBoulder

Ages: 3-AdultThe official school of Boulder Ballet, under the direction of Ana Claire. Rigorous training in an atmosphere of playful professionalism. Recipient of the Florence Ruston Award for Overall Excellence, Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding Teacher Award, and Best of Boulder Award.Program Days: M-F, Sat. Hours: 9 am-7 pm+For information on classes please visit boulderballet.org or call registrar.C: Nan Streicker P: 303-443-0028

SuNFLOWER KIDS ART STuDIO

BoulderAges: 3.5-156545 Gunpark Dr. #200Small, cozy groups, which allows each child to explore at their own pace and receive individual attention from the instructor. Teaching everything they need to know on creat-ing paintings that both kids and parents will be proud of. Multiple 2-D mediums, chil-dren learn how to create an art work from a simple sketch to a finished and well-established painting. Low student/teacher ratio. Mediums include acrylic paintings, drawing, sketching, watercolor, graphics, collages, and basics of composition.Hours: Daily. Please see our schedule and online gallery for more information.C: Lika [email protected]: 720-939-7545

BOuLDER VALLEy SCHOOL DISTRICT

Boulder ValleyGrades K-5Offering high-quality enrich-ment classes/camps after school and on no-school days. Instruction provided in visual arts, science, theater, cooking, LEGOS™, sports, and language. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County. Please visit our web-site for complete class listings. Registration is available online or by phone. Program Days: M-SC: Lifelong [email protected]/LLLP: 720-561-5968

CLEMENTINE ART CLASSESBoulder

Ages: Children to adults1237 Pine Street.NEW LOCATION! Clementine Studio™ is a full-time, art enrich-ment program with hands-on, multimedia programs that encourage independent explo-ration of age-appropriate art materials in a nurturing and inspiring environment. Weekly classes, workshops, camps, par-ties, and more. Drop-in classes available and now offering BVSD in-service day camps—full- and half-day options. For a complete listing, please visit our website. Hours: Call for times and days.C: Lisa [email protected] www.openartsclementine.orgP: 303-443-2520

TINKER ART STuDIONorth Boulder

Ages: 18 months to 13 years old1300 Yellow Pine Ave. Tinker Art Studio provides authentic art opportunities for children (and adults!) to grow as both skilled artists and creative individuals. Choose from weekly classes, drop-in art, weekend workshops, private lessons and school-day-off and holiday camps in a variety of mediums—wheel throwing and hand build-ing ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media, and more. Visit us online for a complete class schedule and to register.Hours: Daily programming.C: [email protected] www.tinkerartstudio.comP: 303-503-1902

INSPIRATION ART ACADEMy Longmont

Ages: Kindergarten and up457 Main Street “Afterschool Art Club” is child-centered art making using mul-tiple art centers and emphasizes critical thinking, problem solv-ing and creativity. Mondays and Fridays from 4:15 to 5:30 pm. “Kids Sew!” is fun hand and machine sewing. Tu/W/Th: 4:15 to 5:45 pm or Sundays: 2 to 3:30 pm or 4 to 5:30 pm.Fees: $20/per class C: Cynthia Barnes [email protected] P: 720-273-2477

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BOuLDER GuITAR STuDIO Boulder

Ages: 6 and upGuitar, Bass, Dobro, Lap Steel, and Ukulele lessons for all styles and levels. Learn your favorite songs & the funda-mentals, techniques, theory, & reading skills behind them. Custom approach determining your interests & focus on hav-ing fun while reaching goals. Fees: $30 per 30 minutes, $40 per 45 minutes, $50 per hour. Days and Hours: M-F, 10 am-7 pm. C: Lee Johnson [email protected] www.boulderguitar.comP: 303-442-2379

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MOuNTAIN KIDS Gymnastics & Dance

LouisvilleAges: Walking and up474 S. Taylor AvenueAt Mountain Kids there are mountains to climb, rivers to cross, jungles to conquer, and fun to be had. Also, strength, flexibility, coordination, con-fidence, and new skills are acquired every day. Students discover their amazing move-ment potential through GYMNASTICS & DANCE classes in a safe, creative, and nurtur-ing environment! We make moving and learning fun! Transportation available from select schools. Programs & times vary. Please call or visit our website for more informa-tion.C: Anna Narvaes [email protected]/louisville P: 303-665-8287

SuCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDSBoulder

Grades: K-10Secrets of Friendship. What makes kids like other kids?Students will learn and practice six most important friendship skills, what makes kids avoid other kids, how to NOT lose your friends. Small class size, individual attention, student workbook, parent handout, and snacks. Early registration $165, week of class $185. Days and Hours: Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 pm. Summers are Tuesdays and Thursdays.C: Sherry Lewis, MS, [email protected]/sLewisCounselorLinkedIn.com/in/SherryLewisCounselor Twitter.com/sLewisCounselorP: 303-915-4421

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BOuLDER GuITAR COACH Boulder

Ages: 8 and upGuitar Lessons for Kids. Colorado certified elementary teacher. I can help your child to express themselves musically, while getting a solid music education and having fun! Students will learn songs they are excited to play and make music from the very beginning. Days and Hours: M-Sat. 10 am-7 pm.C: Wayne Daniels [email protected] www.BoulderGuitarCoach.comP: 720-323-6424

BOuLDER SuzuKI STRINGSBoulder

Ages: 4-18Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more. Call for fees and times.Program Days: M-FC: [email protected] bouldersuzukistrings.orgP: 303-499-2807

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WEST GATE KuNG Fu SCHOOL Boulder

Ages: 5 to 113005 Sterling Circle, Suite 150 Kids’ Kung Fu. A holistic approach to martial arts, focus-ing on meditation, self-aware-ness, leadership, and coopera-tion alongside a fun and chal-lenging program of traditional kung fu. Ideal for inquisitive, self-motivated girls and boys. Free two-week trial.Days and Hours: T/TH 5 -6 pm.C: Adam Reed [email protected] westgateboulder.comP: 720-885-9554

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THE FAMILy GARDEN Boulder

Ages: 0-1 with AdultParents with Infants Group. *FREE* For postpartum fami-lies with babies from newborn up until they are mobile. This group provides a safe place to connect, receive support, and build community with other new parents. Drop-ins are always welcome and your infants are also welcome in the group.Days and Hours: Thursdays from 11 am to 12 pm.www.Family-Garden.orgC: Rachel P: 303-678-1144

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Infant AquaticsLongmont

Ages: 6 months and upDiagonal Trade Center795 S. Sherman StreetBoulder County’s best swim lessons are in Longmont! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. Our two warm-water indoor pools and UV water purification system ensure your child the safest and most comfortable water experi-ence. We are the swim lesson experts—stop by our child-friendly facility to Discover the Difference.Hours: 7 am-7 pm, M-FC: Judy [email protected]: 303-499-2229

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GROuP PIANO/KEyBOARD CLASS

BoulderAges: 6 and upChildren learn musical notation, theory, composition/impro-visation music in a fun, sup-portive, creative environment. Weekly one-hour classes. Small groups of 6 children or fewer. Keyboards provided during les-son time. Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.comP: 303-413-1120

PARLANDO School for the Arts

BoulderAges: All2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center)Parlando School for the Arts offers private instruction, group classes, and ensembles for stu-dents of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 700 students each week. More than half of our faculty have advanced degrees in music.C: [email protected] www.parlando.orgP: 303-442-0006

SANDy BuRRELL MuSIC STuDIO

NiwotAges: AllIndividual private lessons in flute, violin, and piano. Group Lessions: a) Intro to Flute, 6 weeks; b) Intro to Violin, 8 weeks; c) Intro to Music, 1 semester—explore flute, vio-lin, or piano; d) Penny Whistle Program—ideal class for ages 3 to 6.Fees:$10/group class. Pay by session.Call for current class times. C: Sandy BurrellP: 303-652-3287

OFF BROADWAy School of Fine Arts

BoulderAges: All1237 Pine StreetThe Off Broadway School of Fine Arts (SoFA) provides excellence in private music instruction, encouraging stu-dents of all ages and abilities to find unique expressions of self through the unifying power of music. Experienced and profes-sional instructors teach lessons in voice, piano, guitar, Suzuki guitar, violin, viola, cello, and a variety of other disciplines. Fees: Trial lessons $20; Ongoing/prorated registration.Hours: Arranged with individu-al instructorsC: Staff [email protected] offbroadwayfinearts.orgP: 720-244-8760

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MuSIC TOGETHER®of Boulder

Ages: Birth-5 Small intimate parent/child programs. FREE demo classes offered throughout the year. Call for times and fees. Two Boulder locations—downtown and north. C: Jane Simms Rochewww.musictogetherboulder.comP: 303-530-0434

MuSIC TOGETHER®MIxED AGES & BIG KIDS PROGRAMS

Central BoulderAges: Infants to age 7.Award-winning music and movement programs celebrat-ing over 15 years in Boulder! Mixed Age Classes: Infants through age 4 with their care-givers integrating singing/movement/instrument play in a playful yet structured environ-ment. Big Kids Class (Ages 5-7), an optional drop-off program integrating drumming, con-ducting, solfege (ear training) improvisational piano, creative

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MuSICBoulder/Westminster

Ages: 4 and upFormerly known as Harmonious Music. Piano and accordion instruction in Russian or English, with a European flair. For children and adults. Master’s degree in piano, accor-dion, and musical performance. Fun and loving instruction in your home or ours, using traditional methods of read-ing and playing, coupled with the Russian school of piano/accordion playing techniques. Lessons focus on music as an art form and how it has the ability to portray its different feelings, moods, and emotional experiences associated with everyday life. Multiple concerts held yearly.Hours: M-Sat. 10 am - 9 pmC: Nina Soloviovawww.intlschoolofmusic.com P: 303-502-8224

expression, and more. Free demo classes and online regis-tration.Hours: Weekday mornings, Saturday morning, and eve-nings. Register online.C: Jane Smolenswww.mountainsongmusic.comP: 303-413-1120

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ROCKy MOuNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS

BoulderAges: 5-165311 Western Ave., Ste. 135(near Arapahoe & 55th)Boulder’s premiere youth theatre offers Boulder’s best theatrical training in musical theatre, acting, voice, dance, improvisation, & more. After-school programs, Actors Academy Program, and summer camps. C: Mary Beth [email protected] www.theaterforkids.net www. ActorsAcademyCO.comP: 303-245-8150

MATHNASIuMMATH ONLy Learning Center

LafayetteGrades: 1-College Calculus2770 Arapahoe Rd. Ste. 114 We make math make sense! Mathnasium’s affordable, proven, customized pro-grams work with kids to build a solid MATH founda-tion that makes sense to them. Our programs increase confidence and help kids understand & do their home-work. Catch-up and enrich-ment, private lessons, special summer camps, & SAT/ACT math prep programs. Now in our 11th year of service! WARNING: Your child could become crazy about math! Hours: 3 to 7 pm, M-Th; Sundays, 1:30 to 5:30 pm.C: Lisa & Alan Iguchi [email protected]/boulderP: 720-890-9000

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Ages: 5 to Adult5440 Conestoga Court (at 55th and Arapahoe)We promise at least one grade level increase in 30 hours of instruction, or we will teach your child for free! One-to-one supplemental educational services in read-ing, spelling, math, writing, critical thinking, and study skills. Research proven cur-riculum guarantees rapid progress. Also offering ACT/SAT/GED prep, advanced math and writing, foreign languages, and homework help. Flexible payment plans. Refund policy. Check out our new Executive Functioning classes!Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pmC: Staff [email protected] P: 303-444-8422

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Festival School of Theatre Boulder

Ages: 8-18.The CSF School of Theatre of-fers classes, workshops, and private coaching sessions for kids and teens year-round. Winter/Spring Classes include Play writing and Shakespeare’s Lost Play. One-day workshops (ranging from Sonnets to Shakespearean Wordplay) are held every month in Boul-der and culminate in a short performance for friends and family. Space is limited! Call for schedule. C: Amanda [email protected]/education/csf-school-theatreP: 303-492-1973

SWIM SCHOOL OF BOuLDER

BoulderAges: 6 months and up3015 Bluff StreetThe Swim School of Boulder is the county’s premier aquatic training facility. As underwater experts in both scuba and swim training, we teach swimming skills and aquatic safety to all ages in our private, indoor 88-degree pool.Programs Days: M-Th: 9 am to 6 pm, and Fri: 3 to 6 pmC: Jenny [email protected]: 303-440-7946 (SWIM)

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Spring Calendar of Events

ART/MUSEUMSTu/W/F—LongmontDiscovery Days, from 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm; runs from early September through late May at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive drop-in pro-gram encourages children ages 2-5, to engage in creative, and some-times messy, arts & crafts projects with their parents. Call (303) 651-8374 for more information.

Saturdays—BroomfieldThe Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, is open to the public on Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. Admission is FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information or to sched-ule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824.

Ongoing—BoulderThe CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplish-ments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

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February 21—Boulder Boulder Public Library: Reynolds/Meadows Branches Let’s Make Noise for ages 3 and up, at 11 am/3 pm, located at 3250 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline. Get out your winter blues with Sondra Singer and Helen Trencher as they bring to life the Russian folktale “The Stubborn Turnip,” lead a percus-sion circle, and teach Babatunde Olatunji’s Fanga song and dance! Bring the whole family for a noisy and fun Saturday. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or email [email protected] for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org

T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30,

bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library.

Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/event/kids-family/storytime for more times and information.

CLASSES ’n’WORKSHOPS

Starts February—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Drop In Family Fitness for ages 6+, M/F, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 111 W. Baseline. These age-appropriate classes will help all family members increase endur-ance, strengthen and tone mus-cles, develop flexibility, and cre-ate healthy habits together. Takes place in Recreation Center Fitness Room. 1 Adult + 1 Child/ $7. Each additional member is $3.50. Ages 10+ can attend without par-ent. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or email [email protected] for more infor-mation or please check out www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation.

Feb 4, 9, 10, 18, 21, 23—Denver Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra for ages 6 and under, at 9:30 & 10:45 am. An engaging 45-minute performance created to introduce kids ages 6 and under to orches-tral music. We put kids literally “inside the orchestra” as they are surrounded on the stage by our adult professional orchestra. Live opera music will also be sung by a Central City Opera singer! Call Shelby Mattingly at (303) 355-7855 or please do email [email protected] for more information or check online at insidetheorchestra.org

February 10-26—Boulder City of Boulder Family Services Pre-licensing Training for adults, from 6 to 9:30 pm, located at 2160 Spruce Street. Pre-licensing training for new family child care providers. Six evenings: Feb. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26. Call Robin Pennington at (303) 441-1912 or please do email [email protected] for more information.

Feb 18 to March 18—Boulder Boulder JCC Shalom Baby Let’s Pretend with Erica Sodos for ages 3-6 years from, 4 to 4:45 pm,

located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Does your child love playing dress up? Each week, kids will get to choose a costume out of Erica’s costume box (or they can bring their own) and then through storytelling, and theatre games, Erica will help kids make up a play out of their own imaginations. This is a great begin-ning class for creative kids to dis-cover theater. Free Demo Class. Wednesday, February 11, 4 to 4:30 pm. To attend the demo, email RSVP. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org.

February 17, 18—LafayetteWOW! Chi ldren’s Museum February Discovery Days for all ages from 10 am to 1 pm, locat-ed at 110 N. Harrison Ave. This Month’s Topic: Colorado Weather. Discover your inner scientist! Drop in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science pro-gram. This month, we’re learn-ing about windy, snowy weather! Activities and crafts are open for exploration from 10 am to 1 pm, and are included with your Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or please check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

February 21—Boulder CU Wizards Biochemistry for Kids for ages 9-14, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at CU Boulder, Cristol Chem., Rm. 140 with Profs. Deborah Wuttke and Dylan Taatjes. Visually stunning demon-strations of basic chemical reac-tions! Some of the points of dis-cussion will revolve around how energy is generated, the rates of chemical reactions, ph, and pro-tein compositions. Call Jan Ternes at (303) 492-5011 or please email [email protected] for more information or check out www.colorado.edu/physics/web.

February 28—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Junior Ranger Adventures for ages 6-12, from 11 am to 1 pm. Please register for location. Have you ever wondered what rangers do when the snow arrives? Join us for a day of wintery fun, learn-ing how rangers and their for-est friends thrive during winter. Boulder County Parks and Open Space Rangers will also have a fire and s’more building station. Registration required. Dress for winter weather. Sunscreen, water and snacks are also recommended. Call Ranger Erin Hartnett at (720) 352-7041 or you can email them at [email protected] or

www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for more information.

Ongoing—BoulderThe Language of Food presents French After-School, language, arts and crafts class for children in 1st through 5th grades, locat-ed in BVSD elementary schools, September through May. Please call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or please email her at [email protected] for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder play!Time at Grandrabbit’s open M-F. for ages 1-9, located at 2525 Arapahoe, Ave. H-7. Check web-site for times. Explore our interac-tive play!space with your children or sit back and relax while they have a blast. Call (303) 443-8675 or www.playatgrandrabbits.com.

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tues, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348.

1st & 3rd Fridays—BoulderMothers & Babies—Leaders’ sup-port group, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Also offers support groups for new moms and babies under 6 months old for a nominal fee. Call (303) 530-0698 or visit our website at www.momsandbabies.org for more information.

2nd and 4th Mondays—BoulderFirst Presbyterian Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:15 am, at 1820 15th Street. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and dis-cussion time that deepens relation-ships with your group. Children are cared for in parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455.

1st Mondays—Boulder La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meet-ing for all ages from 10 to 11:30 am, located in the Community Room at Boulder Nurse Midwives, 4800 Riverbend Road, Suite 100. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who are nursing their tod-dlers. Babies and children welcome.

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BOULDER COUnty KiDsFor more information call Diane at (303) 444-9849, Linda at (720) 314-8839, or Kate at (303) 473-9918.

2nd Tuesdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meet-ing for all ages, at 7 pm, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encour-agement, information, and educa-tion. Babies and children welcome! Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or email or check out longmontlll.org for more information.

2nd Thursdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder meeting for all ages, from 9:30 to 11 am, located at Play! at Grandrabbits, 2525 Arapahoe. Please join us for an informal dis-cussion about mothering through breast feeding. Questions wel-come! Bellies, babies, kiddos are all welcome. Call Diane Michel at (303) 444-9849 for more informa-tion.

Mondays—Westminster Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Play Days for ages 2-7, at 11 am, locat-ed at 14622 Orchard Parkway. Stories, music, art, and adven-ture...new theme every week. Free! Call (303) 443-0780 or check out grtoys.com for more information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder Local mothers are invited to a free meeting of the Boulder County chapter of Mothers & More. We connect moms through evening meetings, speakers, moms’ night out, book discussions, children’s activities, and MORE. Come and meet us! Check online at www.mee tup . com/Mothe r s -More -Boulder-County for more up-to-date information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An inter-national, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 922-3549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location.

1st & 3rd Saturdays—BoulderThe Language of Food The French Cooking Club, a French cook-ing and language class for chil-dren ages 7 to 12, from 2 to 5 pm, located at Stir-It-Up Cooking School, 1140 South Lashley Lane. September to May. Please call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or email [email protected] or check online at www.thelanguageoffood.com for more information.

Daily—CountywideBoulder County WIC Program. Supplemental foods and nutritional

health education for pregnant, breast-feeding, and postpartum women with children up to 5 years. Ongoing enrollment at 5 clinic sites. Boulder Office: 3305 Broadway; San Juan Office: 3100 34th St. in Boulder; Longmont Office: 529 Coffman, Suite 200; Salud Clinic: 231 East 9th in Longmont; Tri-cities Office: 1345 Plaza Court North, 3A in Lafayette. FREE. Call (303) 441-1451.

Mondays–Thurs—Longmont Sunflower Farm now has an enrich-ment program for ages 5 to 8, from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a great pro-gram for homeschool kids or as a supplement to your child’s kinder-garten program. We provide a broad overview of everyday farm lifestyle and sustainable living involved in the care and feeding of animals, gar-dening, farm trades and skills, and, of course, we will always make time for good, old-fashioned, outdoor play. One day per week or more. Call (303) 774-8001 or please email [email protected] for more information or check out www.sunflowerfarminfo.com.

Mondays/Saturdays—Longmont The Family Garden Mommy & Me Yoga for ages 0-1, from 10:30-11:45 am on Mondays and on Saturdays from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. Located at 600 S. Airport Rd, Suite B. This class is a won-derful way to connect with your baby while stretching, moving, and relaxing your body. A typi-cal class includes calming breath, stretching, slow vinyasa sequenc-es, standing poses and relaxation all with a hard-working, postpar-tum body in mind. Includes strong core-work to engage and restore the postpartum core in a gentle and loving way. The babies can join in on almost all of the poses and have their own yoga and massage session towards the end of class. It is beneficial and suitable for all yogis —new, experienced and still in diapers! Call Rachel at (303) 678-1144 or please email [email protected] for more infor-mation or check online at www.family-garden.org.

Tuesdays—Boulder Boulder Zumba. Zumba dance fit-ness for Kids ages 7-13, from 4 to 5 pm, located at 6185 Arapahoe Road. Rockin’ fitness parties for kids with kid-friendly rou-tines & music. $5 drop-in or $40 for 10-punch card. Call Donna Shonle at (303) 604-9098 or email [email protected] for more infor-mation or www.boulderzumba.com.

Thursdays—BoulderBeyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms). New group for mothers of school-age children (kindergarten-12th grade) to share their joys and chal-lenges. Includes guest speakers, child care, and refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost: $5.

Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Call Jan at (303) 494-4248 or Darcy at (303) 926-1590 for more information.

Thursdays—BroomfieldTough Love Parent Support Group will meet at the United Church of Broomfield at 825 Kohl Street, from 7 to 9:30 pm. Call Jerry Hart at (303) 494-4598 for more infor-mation.

Friday Evenings—Lafayette City of Lafayette Bob Burger Recreation Center Friday Night Fun Club for ages 7-13, from 7 to 10 pm, located at 111 West Baseline Rd. A structured, super-vised program that offers a safe, social, and recreational atmo-sphere. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or [email protected] for more infor-mation or www.cityoflafayette.com

Ongoing—Boulder Tinker Art Studio classes for ages 18 months to 13 years old, located at 1300 Yellow Pine Avenue, Unit B in NoBo. Programming offered daily. Weekly “Drop-In” classes are on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the school year. Call Tinker Art Studio at (303) 503-1902 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out tinkerartstudio.com to register.

Ongoing—BoulderSunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 5345 Arapahoe Ave. Call Lika Gitis at (720) 939-7545 or email [email protected] or visit us at www.artsunflower.com

Ongoing—Boulder/LongmontBoulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) sub-sidized child care for children ages 0-12, with drop-in open hours for application assistance and ques-tion opportunity on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm, at 3460 N. Broadway in Boulder and 1921 Corporate Center Circle, Suite 3F in Longmont. Questions? (303) 678-6014, e-mail [email protected] or call the bilin-gual outreach coordinator at (303) 928-0821. Must be county resi-dent, income and activity require-ments apply. Download an applica-tion and checklist online at www.bouldercountychildcare.org

Ongoing—CountywideBoulder County Healthy Kids helps families enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Medicaid and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0 to $50 depending on fam-ily income. Healthy Kids can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado a new health insurance marketplace where peo-ple can shop for health insurance

and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premi-ums. For more information, call (303) 441-1589.

Ongoing—LongmontSwim•Floa t •Swim! Aqua t i c Academy—The ultimate swim les-son experience for ages 6 months and up. Boulder County’s only dedicated warm-water swim les-son facility where children learn to swim and float independently in weeks, not years. The Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or email [email protected]

Ongoing—Lafayette Boulder Water Polo Club Water Polo Spring League for ages 8-18, from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm, located at Arapahoe YMCA at 2800 Dagny Way. If you love team sports and swimming, play water polo! Sign up anytime and make new friends, train with top-notch coaches, get in great shape, and have fun! Call Cece Bloomfield at (303) 995-0328 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderwaterpolo.org

Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, locat-ed at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes. Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email [email protected] for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder/Westminster Music Together(R) with Mountain Song Music Studio Free Demo Classes for ages 0-4 years. Contact us located at Boulder Piano Gallery at 3111 Walnut. FREE DEMO classes for new/prospec-tive families. Music Together(R) is a research-based, internationally recognized music and movement program. Plant the seeds for musi-cal development through sing-ing, movement, instrument play. Contact Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or please email her at [email protected] for more information or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com

JUST FOR FUNThrough April 13—BoulderDowntown Boulder, Inc. Boulder Student Banner Project for all ages, located at Pearl Street Mall. Take a stroll down the Pearl Street Mall while enjoying 51 new lamp pole banners created by the tal-ents and imagination of 53 bud-ding artists from Columbine Elementary School, Casey Middle School and Boulder High School. This year’s theme is “Local Foods and Farmers.” Call Katie Knorr at

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Through June—LongmontTLC Learning Center (formerly Tiny Tim Center) Christmas Tree Festival for all ages, located at the Longmont Plaza Conv. Center at 1850 Industrial Circle. Tree and event sponsorships are available now. Call Laura Teta at (303) 776-7417 or please email her at [email protected] for more infor-mation or check online at www.learningwithtlc.org.

Feb 4, March 4, 31—Broomfield Broomfield Academy Enrollment Open House & Tour for ages 2.5-14, located at 7203 W. 120th Ave. The school provides individualized programming, small class sizes and an advanced curriculum. Programs include instruction in swimming, Spanish, Chinese, music and tech-nology. Please RSVP. To arrange a private tour email [email protected] or call Pat Garner at (303) 469-6449 or email [email protected] or www.broomfieldacademy.com for more information.

February 12—Boulder Blue Sky Preschool/Kindergarten Open House for adults from 4 to 5:30 pm, located at 3046 11th Street. Please join us for our next parent presentation to learn about the beauty of the Blue Sky peda-gogy that includes the daily, weekly & yearly rhythms & rituals in the life of the kindergartener. Please come for the entire time so that you can enjoy everything we have to share with you. This is an adults only presentation! There will be future opportunities for your child to visit as well. We look forward to sharing our lovely school com-munity with you! Call Mindy Upton at (303) 443-4965 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.blueskykindergarten.com

February 7—Broomfield Broomf ie ld Depo t Museum Cornflake CrashFest for all ages, from 9 am to 3 pm, located at 2201 West 10th Ave. Join the Broomfield Depot Museum Fr iends for Cornflake CrashFest! The fun and quirky day-long celebration com-memorates the 100th Anniversary of the t ruck- t ra in crash in Broomfield involving a Kellogg’s Cornflake delivery truck and an electric Denver and Interurban car. Museum visitors will enjoy an exhibit featuring photos, news clippings and letters related to the “cornflake crash,” along with a box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (for the first 50 visitors) and a free recipe featuring cornflake chicken from Broomfield pioneer Aunt Jessie Kosicek. Admission is free. Contact Jacqui Ainlay-Conley at (303) 460-6824 or jainlay-conley@broomfield.

org or broomfielddepotmuseum.org for more information.

February 14—Broomfield Broomf ie ld Depo t Museum Valentine’s Day Celebration for all ages, from 9 am to 3 pm, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue. Bring your Valentine to the museum. Tour the historic interior, sip sparkling cider in the depot waiting room, play with our Brio train, create a valen-tine, and enter to win dates—tickets for two to family-friendly cultural events and places. Contact Jacqui Ainlay-Conley at (303) 460-6824 or [email protected] or broomfielddepotmuseum.org for more information.

Feb 14 to Mar 21&2/16—LafayettePeanut Butter Players Three Little Wolves & the Big Bad Pig for all ages, at 11 am, located at 990 Public Road. Based on the popular children’s book, a “kiddie satire” with a twist on the familiar story. Funny, tuneful and bright—a treat for the entire family. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or email [email protected] or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information.

1st Saturdays—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Heritage Center for all ages, from 10 to 5 pm, locat-ed at 8348 Ute Highway 66. Learn about the rich agricultural histo-ry of Boulder County. The farm includes two barns, an outhouse, a milk house, a blacksmith shop, and a 1909 farmhouse. The big red barn contains interactive exhibits for all ages to enjoy—including a real tractor cab! Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or [email protected] for more information or www.bouldercountyopenspace.org.

Ongoing—BoulderMonthly art exhibits from Boulder Valley schools, at Boulder Valley Credit Union, at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue. Check out children’s art-work during our open hours. Call (303) 415-3514 for more info.

Ongoing—Boulder Boulder County Housing & Human Services is a Certified Connect for Health Colorado Assistance Site and has trained health coverage guides to help res-idents enroll in health insurance. Call (303) 441-1000 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or to make an appointment or visit www.BoulderCountyHealthCoverage.org for more information and events.

Ongoing—BoulderFiske Planetarium presents Public Astronomy Shows for ages K and up. $4 for adults, $3 for children/seniors. Call (303) 492-5001 or (303) 492-5001 or www.colorado.edu/fiske for more information.

February 7—LongmontGateway Montessori School Open

House for ages 2-5, from 10 am to noon, located at 1500 9th Ave. Come experience our classroom, have your questions answered and meet our caring staff. Contact Reyn Hedger at (303) 772-3864 or [email protected] or go online and check out www.gatewaymontessorischool.net for more information.

February 21—Denver Central City Opera How the West Was Sung for ages 6 and up, at 1 and 3 pm, located at 1340 Pennsylvania St. Together with the Central City Opera, the Molly Brown House Museum presents a musical treat bringing western frontier history alive and featuring our very own Unsinkable “Molly” Brown. Paired with a tour of the Museum, it is a musical journey through Colorado’s past as per-formed by the Central City Opera Ensemble Artists. Call Emily Murdock at (303) 292-6500 or email [email protected] or www.centralcityopera.org/mollybrown for more information.

Ongoing—BoulderThe Business Women’s Connection currently has a few openings in their weekly group of women pro-fessionals from the Boulder County area. We are a weekly group sup-porting one another both profes-sionally and personally. Check www.businesswomensconnection.com for more information and to see how to visit our group.

Ongoing—Boulder Many individuals may now qualify for reduced-cost health insurance! The Boulder County Housing and Human Services Assistance Site can help individuals and families navigate the new health insurance marketplace. Connect for Health Colorado, to shop and enroll in plans. For more information, call (303) 441-1000 and ask to speak with a certified health coverage guide. Do check online at www.bouldercountyhealthcoverage.org for regular updates regarding upcoming education and enroll-ment events in the community.

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March 11—Boulder Boulder JCC Shalom Baby Pediatric CPR/AED Course for adults, from 6 to 8 pm, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. The course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies to help pedi-atric victims (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students

who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Pediatric CPR/AED valid for two years. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org.

March 14—Boulder CU Wizards Waves & Radios: The Physics for ages 9-14, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at CU Boulder, Duane Physics rm. G1B30 with Professor Konrad Lehnert. Together, you will explore the magic behind telegraph and radio waves before jumping to exploding balloons with lasers and even par-ticipating in a special night-vision battle with remote controls. Call Jan Ternes at (303) 492-5011 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.colorado.edu/physics/web

March 21—Boulder Boulder Public Library: Reynolds/Meadows Branches Radical Rainforests for ages 5 and up, at 11 am/3 pm, located at 3250 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline. Bugs aren’t so little when they’re projected onto a giant screen! Get SUPER close as we journey with the Butterfly Pavilion through one of the world’s most fascinating biomes. Sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or email [email protected] for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org.

March 24-26—LafayetteWOW! Chi ld ren ’s Museum NanoDays for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Celebrating the science of the small! Explore how to make things invisible, investigate new nano products and materials, make nano crafts to keep, and launch nano particles with an air cannon! This program is included with museum admission. Organized by NISE Net, NanoDays is a nationwide festi-val of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

March 23-27—Boulder Little Locheart Arts Spring Break Art Camp for ages 3-9, from 9 am to 3 pm, located at 1400 Lee Hill Rd. “Art and Science Week”. When we play and explore, sometimes we discover new things. Call Chelsea Pohl at (720) 201-6978 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.locheartarts.com

March 28—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1-8, at 10 am, located at 1600 Caria Drive. This is a free event, please arrive early, bring a basket or container for all the goodies and get your spot before start time. The Easter

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JUST FOR FUNMarch 7—Boulder Blue Sky Preschool/Kindergarten Open House for adults from 10 to 11 am, located at 3046 11th Street. Please join us for our next par-ent presentation to learn about the beauty of the Blue Sky pedagogy that includes the daily, weekly & yearly rhythms & rituals in the life of the kindergartener. Please come for the entire time so that you can enjoy everything we have to share with you. This is an adults only presentation! There will be future opportunities for your child to visit as well. We look forward to sharing our lovely school com-munity with you! Call Mindy Upton at (303) 443-4965 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.blueskykindergarten.com.

March 13—Boulder/LafayetteBoulder County Head Start Open Houses from 10 am to 12 pm; and 2 to 4 pm. Please come tour any of the three Head Start sites in Boulder County: 2675 Mapleton in Boulder; 2845 Wilderness Place, Boulder; 1135 Cimarron Drive, Lafayette and see our beau-tiful classrooms, happy kids and hear how to enroll in our full-day or half-day classes for the Fall of 2015. Contact Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or please email [email protected] for more infor-mation.

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April 5—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Dances With Branches for ages 7+, from 12:30 to 3 pm, located at 1600 Caria Drive. Climb safely on ropes into the crown of a tall tree. Trained and experienced facilitators provide all the instruction and equipment necessary. Great activity for fami-lies and single adults. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or email [email protected] for more information or check www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation.

April 7-28—Boulder Boulder JCC Shalom Baby Mini Chefs Toddler Cooking for ages 2.5-5 years from, 10:15 to 11 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Does your toddler want to help out in the kitchen? This class is for your youngest kitchen helper who is

ready to explore on their own. They will learn to measure, mix, stir, and cook from scratch. This is a hands-on class where we get to eat our creations. We’ll make baked snacks, smoothies, and when pos-sible cook with organic ingredients. Please let us know of any allergies when registering. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or email [email protected] for more informa-tion or check out www.boulderjcc.org.

April 1—Boulder ParentingVillage Parent Coaches Loving, Effective Discipline Class for ages 1-6, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, located at 2222 14th St. Loving Discipline Parenting Class teaches parents how to raise calm, happy children and set healthy boundar-ies. Call Lorna Kellogg at (720) 388-6386 or email [email protected] for more information or check out kelloggcoaching.com.

April 8—Boulder ParentingVillage Parent Coaches Loving Sleep Solutions Class for ages birth to 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Located at 737 29th Street #201. Parenting class, learn to sup-port your child’s healthy sleep hab-its so the whole family can sleep! Call Lorna Kellogg at (720) 388-6386 or email [email protected] for more information.

April 21, 22 —LafayetteWOW! Children’s Museum April Discovery Days for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. This Month’s Topic: Be Green. Discover your inner sci-entist! Drop in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, we’re learn-ing about energy and how to be green for Earth Day! Activities and crafts are open for exploration from 10 am to 1 pm, and are included with your Museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org for more information.

April 25—Boulder CU Wizards The Chemistry of Energy for ages 9-14, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at CU Boulder, Cristol Chem., Rm. 140 with Professor Steve George. All kinds of energy conversions will be observed and discussed and demonstrate how lightning bugs convert chemical energy to light energy and how hydrogen can be produced by electrolysis and then reacted to produce energy. Ethanol will be combusted with oxygen to illustrate the “ethanol car” and a photovoltaic panel will be used to run a model car in a demonstration of solar energy conversion. Orange juice will be used to power a clock and vegetable oil will be reacted to make biodiesel fuel. The show will explain how plants harvest sunlight and why plants are green. We will also learn about the origin of coal and oil from photosynthetic

organisms. Call Jan Ternes at (303) 492-5011 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.colorado.edu/physics/web.

JUST FOR FUNApril 4—Boulder Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe 38th Annual Easter Egg Race for ages 10 & under, from 10 am to 2 pm, located at 2525 Arapahoe Avenue. A tradition in Boulder where chil-dren find 12,000 plastic eggs filled with coupons & prizes. Boulder location only. Check our web-site for information. Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or e-mail [email protected] for more infor-mation or check out grtoys.com.

April 12—BroomfieldHealthy Learning Paths Frank Shorter Race4Kids’ Health 5K and Health Odyssey Expo for all ages, at 8 am, located at 11450 Broomfield Lane. Whole Foods, Healthy Learning Paths, and Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter are on a mission. Fun fam-ily events. Compete in the new Mazzola’s Miracle Mile Relay with a 4-person team! Young runners won’t want to miss the Diaper Dash and Buzz. Come dressed in your favorite costume and you could win a prize! Call Chris Marchioni at (303)4647191 or email [email protected] for more information or check out www.healthylearningpaths.org.

April 18—Boulder Boulder Public Library: Reynolds and Meadows Branch presents Eric West’s Music for Kids for ages 5 and up, at 11 am/3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa/4800 Baseline. With his trunk filled with home-made, ethnic and “found” instru-ments (e.g. the pasta pot guitar and pan-jo), dancing limberjacks, and puppets, Eric gets everyone involved. This show is a great pre-lude to Earth Day 2015. Sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation. Contact Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or please email her at [email protected] for more information or check out bplnow.boulderlibrary.org.

April 18—Boulder Boulder County Parents of Twins and More Sale for ages 0-12, from 8 am to 1 pm, located at 7100 South Boulder Road. Sponsored by Yellow Scene. The half-price sale on certain items is from noon to 1 pm. Gently used seasonal clothes from newborn to size 14, books, CDs DVDs, infant gear, strollers, cribs, toys, bedding, fur-niture, bikes and SO much more. Name brands. Sign up at www.BoulderTwins.org for an early shopping pass. A $1 fee per adult will be collected at the door. Call Brenda Bohrn at (303) 868-1345 or email brendabohrn@centurylink.

net for more information or check out www.bouldertwins.org.

April 26—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Spring Heritage Day for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, located at 8999 Flagstaff Road. For ranch-ers, Spring was when the list of things to do seemed endless. See costumed volunteers demonstrate chores associated with rural liv-ing in the late 1800s such as black-smithing or cooking on a wood stove. Contact Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or please email [email protected] for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org

April 26—BoulderTulip Fest for all ages, from 1 to 5 pm, a the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Pearl Street. Spring officially arrives in Downtown Boulder when the beautiful, colorful Tulip Fairy, along with pint-sized fairies and elves, parade around the Pearl Street Mall ‘welcoming the tulips’. This much beloved springtime tra-dition features special events and activities for girls and boys and more than 15,000 tulips that adorn the world renowned Pearl Street Mall throughout the spring season.

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Now kids can enjoy some of their favorite summer camp activities during Spring Break! At our beautiful mountain setting just outside of Eldorado Canyon, our yoga camp integrates the wonderful body/mind/heart bene�ts of yoga with traditional camp activities.

Spring BreakYoga CampA camp for kids ages 5-14.March 23-27 9am-3pm

Register online at: eldoradoyoga.org

$60 per day or $250 per week for the �rst child $50 per day or $200 per week for siblings

Save $10 on each registration when you enroll before March 10!

MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER.

Come spend time with your kids in our exciting family classes—a rich musical environment that encourages your child to explore the joy of music.

Join infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them in the fun of moving, singing, and playing instruments. Find out what beautiful

music you and your family can make together.

Ask about our class for children ages

five through seven.

MUSIC TOGETHER OF BOULDER North Boulder and Downtown(303) 530-0434 www.musictogetherboulder.com

Sign up for a FREE trial class today!

MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC. Central and South Boulder(303) 413-1120 www.mountainsongmusic.com

MUSIC TOGETHER OF THE ROCKIES Louisville and Superior

(720) 280-5871 www.musictogetheroftherockies.com

CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTSLafayette

(303) 665-0599 www.comusic.org

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Boulder County Kids Spring 2015

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