Boulder County Kids Spring 2013

Volume XIX No. 1 • CAMP Issue 2013

SPRING ISSUE“Flowers” by Avanti Gautam

Age 6 at Bear Creek Elementary School—Boulder

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Boulder County Kids is a Division of Martin House Publications, Inc. Published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 17114, Boulder, CO, 80308. Phone number: (303) 939-8767. Copyright 1995 to 2013 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. See submission guide-lines at www.bouldercountykids.com

Contents Volume 19 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—Avanti Gautam ............................... 5

Finding Fun Indoors .............................. 6

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

Life of Pie ..................................................... 10

U$ NATIONAL DEBT .............................................................. 14

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

Embracing Change ............................................. 17

News about Town .............................................. 18

Impact on Education Awards .................. 19

Winter Wellness Wisdom ............................... 20

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY ............................ 21

What Do I Do Now, Romona? ......................... 22

Avery’s Avid-Reader Corner ............................ 23

The Power of Empathy ................................... 24

Alone Time ................................................ 26

Insatiable Appetites ............................. 28

CAMP DIRECTORY ........................................................... 30–43

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY ....... 44–48

PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY ............................ 49–50

HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY ......................................... 51

HeAlTH TIp .......................................................................... 51

Birthday Party Directory ................................................. 52–53

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ................................ 54–57

Spring Calendar of Events ........................................ 58–61

Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Totally Cool Cover Art -Avanti GautamBest in the World Printers - Longmont Daily Times-Call Distribution Gurus - CircServ Official Mascot - Luna

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Picture Perfect Photography - Greig Robertson

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Reach 20,000 families in Boulder County, Broomfield County, and surrounding areas!SUMMER issue deadline is APRIL 10th. That issue covers May, June and July and is our CAMP issue. Please call early to reserve your space! Calendar of Events listings are published at no charge and on a space-available basis. All advertising information and forms are available online, please check out our Advertising Page at www.bouldercountykids.com. Calendar events must be submitted online on our Calendar Submission Form. Receipts will be sent back to you.

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Photo Courtesy of Raye Harris Photography Studio in Erie.

Avanti Gautam is six years old and is in the first grade at Bear Creek Elementary in Boulder. She has a twin sister, Yosha. Avanti likes reading about

the human body and may want to be a doctor. Her sister Yosha loves the stars and wants to be an astronomer. Avanti loves music, math and PE class. She has a passion for Indian classical music. Avanti doesn’t play any instruments but likes to sing. She plays soccer and does gymnastics along with her sister Yosha, and particularly likes the spring-board. Her favorite food is an apple and, given her choice of restaurants, Nepal Restaurant is on the top of her list. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is her favorite movie, and she doesn’t watch TV. She likes to read instead. Appropriately, her favorite things about Spring are flowers. She studies art with her sister at Sunflower Art Studios with Lika Maldukis.

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Cover art by Avanti Gautam

Happy Spr ing eve ry -one! I want to dedicate this issue to my mother,

Jean Martin, who is turning 90 on February 8th. She is a remarkable woman and a wonderful mother and friend.

We have a big issue this time around, with 64 pages! Our CAMP

DIRECTORY is full of all sorts of programs to fit your interests, schedules and pocketbooks. I know you will enjoy checking them out. We will run the camp directory next issue as well, but remember, many of these programs sell out early, so it is good to plan in advance.

Happy reading and we wish you a lovely spring. We have some great articles this issue, and we hope you will read all of them! Be well and

please be in touch.

Fondly, Jennifer Martin

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W hen the snow flies and the cold days of

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Plan ahead for the late winter doldrums and be pre-pared for a sudden case of “cabin fever”! These things can easily creep into your cozy home as the cold days of winter play tag with the anticipated warm days of spring. If you’re prepared, you can shake off the shivers and add some excitement to the day.

One tried-and-true bore-dom buster is setting out a jigsaw puzzle for the whole family to work together. For some longlasting fun both Ravensburger and Melissa and Doug make delightful puzzles with piece counts ranging from 35 to 3,000

or more. Work together as a family and watch the pieces bring wild animals, roaring dinosaurs, twirling ballerinas or far-away places to life in your living room.

For instant action and some hands-on fun, pull out the interesting recyclable items you have tossed in a kitchen drawer. Gather up a twist tie, juice or jar lids, a couple of small boxes, or a water bottle, add some tape, and ta-da, something fabu-lous to wear or an amaz-ing robot will appear! You might also stash away some prepackaged activities like Scratch Art “Rainbow Notes” or of Toysmith “Rainbow Clay” to make the gray days fly by.

When dark days turn blah, stir up a batch of popcorn, relax, and enjoy a puppet show or a homegrown the-ater production. Break out a “Sew Cute Sock Puppy” kit by Creativity for Kids and create a magical character, write a script or act out a tale, using “Tell Me A Story” cards by eeBoo. Unleash the “Ladybug Girl,” “Fancy Nancy” or “Tough Boris” the pirate from the pages of a book in a homemade play! Great hats by Elope or cos-tumes by Great Pretenders can help a dragon, knight or superhero come to life on any stage.

If the indoor wiggles are just too much, get mov-ing with a treasure hunt or

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by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

You may have heard the word “frack-ing” a lot lately. It is

short for the term “hydraulic fracturing”, which is a meth-od of drilling used to get natural gas from shale rock formations deep beneath the surface of the earth. It has become very controversial and has caused arguments against it by many citizens and environmental groups, and counterarguments in favor of it by the oil and gas industry. Whatever side you may be on, it is important to understand exactly what fracking is and to learn as much as possible about this complex process. Then make your own judgment.

To drill and frack a well takes millions of gallons of water. Added to the water are various chemicals and sand. The chemicals help stop bac-teria growth and corrosion,

and they lubricate and thick-en the fluid to better sus-pend the sand in the water. After drilling a vertical shaft thousands of feet down, the drill gradually turns and continues horizontally until it eventually reaches the shale. The watery fracking fluid is then pumped under very high pressure, crack-ing the shale rock. The sand in the fluid keeps the lay-ers of cracked shale slightly

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separated, allowing the natu-ral gas to escape up the well shaft.

There has been a rush to drill in many parts of the United States. Some of these “hot spots” include the Barnett Shale in Texas; o the r sha l e s i n Nor th Dakota, Michigan, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana; and the Marcellus Shale under parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland….a very large area. Locally in Colorado, there is the Wattenberg Shale in eastern Boulder County and much of Weld County. There has already been a con-siderable about of fracking in Weld County.

Natural gas is methane, which is a powerful “green-house” gas that is even worse for global climate change than carbon dioxide, especially if there is some

methane leakage from the drilled wells, which there often is. But burning natu-ral gas releases much less carbon dioxide than burn-ing coal, so there is strong argument in favor of replac-ing coal-fired electric power plants, like many of the ones in the Boulder/Denver area, with gas-powered plants. It is argued by some that since fracking makes natural gas cheaper, it helps to stimulate switching from coal to gas, which is a good step toward slowing down global warm-ing and climate change.

On the other hand, others argue that switching from coal to natural gas simply postpones the development of clean alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, and even some new kinds of nuclear energy (such as integral fast reactors, already positively tested at Hanford, WA). You

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can see how complex this sit-uation is.

In the West, however, one of the biggest worries about fracking is the tremen-dous amount of water that is required for each well. Also, some of the water remains deep underground after frack-ing, removed forever from the normal water cycle. The depletion of surface water and water from aquifers (res-ervoirs of water beneath the surface of the earth) are the main concern here. Water is becoming as valuable as gold!

Because of the chemicals used in fracking, the waste water is unable to be treat-ed by our local treatment plants. A fracking drill site also causes much damage to the natural environment and includes a lot of truck traf-fic for transporting the huge amounts of water required. So there are many questions about fracking that still need to be answered. I hope you

will be a good scientist and learn as much as you can about this process. Then don’t be afraid to speak up and voice your opinion!

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Kini Christie grew up mak-ing pie. Her mother, Ruth, used to make her father a blueberry pie for his birthday every year. To this day, the family has birthday pie rath-er than cake at their homes.

Her grandmother Hazel, taught her granddaughters how to make pie at her white-painted kitchen table, using a tea cup from the cupboard to measure the ingredients. In the summer orchards of Delta County, Colorado, they

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From left to right: Wendell Pickett, Samantha Pickett, Jeff Christie, Kini Christie, Toni Pickett, and Austin Pickett.

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Cuddle Bug: Chocolate Cream: MMMMM...just deli-cious! I am going to give it to you straight, I have a major sweet tooth! It had just the right amount of choco-late and whipped cream! My tongue felt as though it was swimming in a smooth, creamy bath of wonderful-ness! Apple: I normally hate apple pie, but this pie stands out from all the rest! Perfect and I mean perfect tex-ture! Blackberry Raspberry: When Kini was interviewed, she said that I would like this pie. HOW DID SHE KNOW? Being at my rebel-lious stage, I kind of want-ed to prove her wrong, but I just couldn’t! It is like in the movie Ratatouille, when the rat tastes the cheese and then the strawberry. The flavors danced in my mouth!

A.W.: These pies were actually the best pies I’ve ever had. Yes, that means even better than Mama Pickett’s pies. The crust is crumbly and works with any pie filling. These pies are fresh and absolutely stunning. True American classics made better than ever. Chocolate Cream: a great dessert pie for someone with a sweet tooth. Coconut Cream: still another amazing pie, with a tropical feel. Cherry: another American classic, the cherry is a tart cherry, so don’t be expecting an extremely sweet pie. Apple: a truly exception-al pie, another American clas-sic. The pie tastes like fresh apples. Strawberry/ Rhubarb: this pie is a sweet rhubarb pie, with a hint of strawberry. Blackberry Raspberry: this is an absolutely amazing pie. It sounds strange, but the fla-vors mix very well. Peach:

this pie was truly amazing and barely in second place. The peaches were firm and full of flavor. Blueberry: This pie is easily my favor-ite; it bursts with flavor and has fresh wild blueberries. Overall these pies are amaz-ing, and I would recommend these to anyone.

Mama Pickett: I used to bake pies for my church youth group fundraiser as a teen, and my job was chief pie crust maker. Colorado’s dry c l imate chal lenges my piecrust skills. These piecrusts are the perfect com-plement to the very fresh fill-ings.

It was fun to taste 8 dif-ferent flavors of pie. The 2 cream pies were perfect. The fruit pies each had dis-tinct characteristics, none too sweet. These pies are a great alternative for families seeking healthier desserts. I recommend a family pie tast-ing, especially for picky eat-ers, and see what works! It worked for my picky eater, surprisingly, she tried them all.

Pops: Exploding tiny blue capsules of intense juicy blueberries are the star of these not-too-sweet pies. The handmade golden brown crust supports and balances the filling, making this pie worthy of passing it off as your own, when your criti-cal mother-in-law arrives. Or, hide it, and enjoy it yourself!

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On December 10, 2012, debt held by the public was approximately $11.575 tril-lion, or about 72% of the GDP. Intergovernmental holdings stood at $4.795 tril-lion, giving a combined total public debt of $16.370 tril-lion. As of July 2012, $5.3 trillion, or approximately 48% of the debt held by the public was owned by for-eign investors, the largest of which were China and Japan, at just over $1.1 trillion each.

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What does one TRILLION dollars look like?

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A packet of one hundred $100 bills is less than 1/2 inch thick and contains $10,000. It can easily fit in your pocket.

This next little pile is $1 million (100 packets of $10,000). You could stuff that into a grocery bag and walk around with it.

While a measly $1 million looked a little unimpressive, $100 million is a little more respectable. It fits neatly on a stan-dard pallet...

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T he United States public debt is the money bor-rowed by the federal

government of the United States through the issue of securities by the Treasury and other federal government agencies. US public debt consists of two components:

Debt held by the public includes Treasury securities held by investors outside the federal government, includ-ing those held by individu-als, corporations, the Federal Reserve System, and foreign, state, and local governments.

Debt held by government accounts, or intergovernmen-tal debt includes nonmarket-able Treasury securities held in accounts administered by the federal government that are owed to program bene-ficiaries, such as the Social Security Trust Fund. Debt held by government accounts represents the cumulative surpluses, including interest earnings, of these accounts that have been invested in Treasury securities.

Public debt increases or decreases as a result of the annual unified budget def-icit or surplus. The federal government budget deficit or surplus is the difference between government receipts and spending, ignoring inter governmental t ransfers . However, some spending that is excluded from the def-icit (supplemental appropria-tions) also adds to the debt.

Historically, the US public debt increased during wars and recessions and subse-quently declined. For exam-ple, debt held by the public as a share of GDP peaked

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And $1 BILLION... now we’re really getting some-where...10 pallets.

Next we’ll look at ONE TRILLION dollars. This is that number we’ve been hearing so much about. What is a trillion dollars? Well, it’s a million million. It’s a thousand billion. It’s a one followed by 12 zeros.

You ready for this?It’s pretty surprising. Go ahead...scroll down...Ladies and gentlemen... I give you $1 trillion dollars... In the

picture, a man in the red shirt (bottom left) is standing next to one trillion dollars. And the US National Debt is over 16 tril-lion dollars, or 16 of these.

Notice those pallets are double stacked...and remember those are $100 bills.

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by Isabella Martinez

H ello, my name is Isabella Martinez. Spring is com-

ing, and some vegetables will soon start to pop up in the gardens. Vegetables are very yummy to eat fresh, but there are other ways that veggies can be ingested. In this article, I will be talking about juicing. Juicing has been around for many years and has had many benefits for people. Juicing is a won-derful way to deliver miner-als, vitamins, and nutrients to your body. It is an easy way to get your daily vegetables in a quick and delicious way. Juice is also a great way to detoxify and cleanse your body. It is one of my favorite ways to have vegetables.

A single vegetable is high in minerals, vitamins, and nutrients, but it can take a long time to eat the recom-mended servings of veggies every day. The recommend-ed amount of fruits and veg-

gies per day is five servings. This is difficult for some people for many reasons. They might not like the fla-vor or it just feels like its too much to eat in a single day. Juicing is a great solution for people who have this prob-lem. Juicing is the process in which the juice of a vegetable or fruit is extracted. Juices can be made from more than one serving of vegetables and you can have all your daily vegetables in one single drink! I can understand that this might seem like it would just taste like all the vege-tables mixed together, but it doesn’t taste like them at all. It becomes a refreshing drink, dense with necessary nutri-

ents for your body. As Amber Cox, a friendly and helpful employee of Whole Foods, states, “Juices can be surpris-ingly tasty!”

Juice is also a good way to detoxify and cleanse your body. It helps to free your body of built-up toxins from our world. These toxins can be from polluted air, inorgan-ic food (sprayed with pesti-cides), or other environmen-tal factors. Every once in a while, it is important to rid your body of this toxin build-up. Juices help to do this. Juices also can cleanse your digestive track and colon while loosening blockage. They are a natural laxative. Juices are a wonderful natu-

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Izzy’s Gardenral way to cleanse your body, and there are many different recipes to create the perfect juice for you. (See page 51.)

There are many differ-ent vegetables used to cre-ate many different recipes for juice blends. One delicious juice blend is made up of car-rots, celery, spinach, beets, parsley, and orange. This drink is high in vitamins and nutrients. The celery in it also helps to maintain the body’s water, because it is high in sodium. Another juice rec-ipe has carrots and a small amount of grated ginger. One other is made of apple, kale, and other greens of your choice. You can decide how much of each ingredient you prefer in your juice. It is all about preference.

Juice is a magnificent way to intake your daily dose of vegetables and fruits. They cleanse your body while delivering nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, they taste great! If you don’t prefer to juice, you can still eat the vegetables by themselves. No matter what way you con-sume your vegetables, it is important to intake the rec-ommended amount of them each day for a healthy body and life.

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by Jessica Dancingheart

Change is more inevi-table and recurrent in life than death and

taxes. Every moment is a new one. We can count on change. Our kids grow up. Their tastes evolve. What used to apply yesterday in parenting them, does not apply today. Their abilities change. We change. The weather chang-es. Seasonal shifts occur.

Depending on our atti-tude toward change, it can be enjoyable, or it can be stress-ful. My belief is that change is stressful when we hold so strongly to a strategy of consistency in order to feel safe. Yet, as parents, we often hear the advise that we need to be consistent in order to offer our kids a sense of safe-ty. I am beginning to believe that the goal of consistency is unattainable and our reac-tions to change when we aim for consistency trigger stress-based behaviors, which, iron-ically, end up leaving us and our kids feeling unsafe.

I would like to offer that you may want to ditch the idea of consistency as a means of offering safety and predictability to your children and instead embrace the idea that every moment is unlike any other moment that we have experienced and differ-ent than what we anticipate. So what this would requires is for us to clear our minds of any expectations and to begin to be open and curious to what actually is in front of us.

For example, when our

child’s food tastes suddenly change, and the favorite dish that we spend hours prepar-ing is no longer enjoyed, instead of being upset about the change and arguing with our children that they must eat it because it is a favor-ite dish, we might want to accept the change in our child’s preference and ask, “What would you like to add to this dish (from our pantry and fridge) to make it more delicious for you?” A l t e r n a t i v e l y, w e c a n empower our children to create their own dish as we enjoy what we prepared.

Another strategy for avoid-ing stress as things change or don’t happen as we expect or plan is to bring gratitude into the moment. I am sure many of you have expe-rienced times when plans

changed and you were happy because you got a bonus hour to spend on something else. It is harder to be happy when we are really attached to our plans happening the way we want. In those moments, it is harder to say, “Yay.” Yet, if we pause and look around us, there is probably some gift in there for us, alongside the disappointment and grief of lost dreams. So let’s say we have a routine with our kids of spending every Sunday morning reading a book, and they are ready to shift that time to a different activity, we can grieve the loss of a sweet ritual, while also cel-ebrating that our children are individualizing and coming to find their own clear prefer-ences.

My guess is that embracing change, as opposed to feeling

sad or frustrated, can bring a lot of joy. Would you rather be happy or consistent and attached to your plans and ideals?

Jessica Dancingheart is a moth-er, communication coach, and the founder of Opening to Possibilities. She gets a thrill out of watching her clients become empowered. She enjoys facilitating the “aha” moment, as her clients realize that they have many choices, as they employ her tools to tap into their own strengths and values. To learn more about her and her services, call (303) 589-8420 or visit www.OpeningToPossibilities.com.

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Celia the Great: Tricks for Being a Happy Kid. Celia discovers

that her magic can help her handle many situations. She

finds that she can be patient, use good manners, listen, and follow directions. This magic thing is great! Abby Jacobs is an art therapist on sabbatical, raising her two magical chil-dren. Abby has helped chil-dren and adolescents, as well as adults, to understand and express emotion through the use of art and talk therapy. As a mother, Abby searched for ways to help her children deal with the intense emo-tions that arise during early childhood. Using “magic” has helped empower her children to become aware of their emotions and begin the self-soothing process. Celia’s magic tricks are used in Abby’s household on a daily basis. Her daughter, five years old, is now teaching her son, two years old, to use Celia’s “magic.” For more information about Abby, visit www.abbyjacobsbooks.com

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L ouisville–Impact on Education is proud to announce the recipients

of the annual Impact Awards. These awards recognize indi-viduals in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) who have an extraordinary impact on student learning through exceptional teaching skills, job dedication, volunteering, and/or leadership.

Select teachers, adminis-trators and BVSD staff were nominated by a colleague, supervisor, or parent. A com-mittee read each nomination and chose 10 finalists. The finalists then interviewed with a panel composed of Impact on Education Board members. Although a dif-ficult decision because of the caliber of the 10 final-ists, the panel then chose our five recipients based on their achievements, nomination, and interview.

To inform the winners, Impact on Education planned surprise announcements at the recipients’ schools in coor-dination with the school/dis-trict administration. The win-ners will be recognized on March 6 at the Impact Awards celebration at the Boulder Theater. Each remaining finalist will receive a $300 gift certificate to Frasca Food and Wine. The finalists will receive a mini iPad, $1,000 for their school, and a $500 personal award.

Russ LuceroBVSD bus driverFor 12 years, Russ Lucero

has driven a multitude of stu-dents to and from school. The students, who he believes are the most precious gifts, have named the vehicle in which they take their daily rides, “The Russ Bus.” “The Russ Bus” is really where the learning begins. Russ puts

up a word, phobia, riddle, or song every day to spark stu-dent thinking and conversa-tion. He loves watching them all grow through their learn-ing and hopes his activities and care for the students are part of that growth. “This positive individual is the very first adult the children meet in the morning, and the last they see during the afternoon. His altruistic, kind, and posi-tive interactions with kids help foster their self-esteem, and his creative curricular planning helps feed a love of learning and knowledge in his passengers,” said his nominator. Russ holds the safety of his students above all else and is humbled by the visible impact he makes on their lives.

Wendy PearsonArapahoe Ridge High

S choo l Teen Pa r en t Program director

When this UK native is not making afternoon tea for the staff, she is carrying out her morals of respect and under-standing. As the Teen Parent Program director, Wendy is constantly assisting pregnant or parenting teens dealing with issues in and outside of school. She goes above and beyond her job inside the halls of Arapahoe, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all the students for which she is responsible. She takes it upon herself to give the very best care to her students and their children. “She respects diversity in her staff and students. She has a heart of gold, supports the underdog, and sees greatness in others,” said the school’s interventionist. Wendy’s humor, organization, and dedication to her job have contributed an invaluable ideal of the highest standards

and care for her students to Arapahoe.

Kurt SchaeferPeak to Peak H igh

School science teacherWhen Kurt Schaefer is

in the classroom at Peak to Peak Charter School, he is on stage. He is not teaching the art of acting, but rather the complexities of science. “If necessary, he will actu-ally sing, dance, or model a reaction in a way that brings theory to life in a high school classroom,” said his nomina-tor. It is this excitement for learning that has provided Kurt’s students with a fuller understanding of chemistry and biology. He also founded and coaches the speech and debate team, where he uses his personality and hard work to help students rise from a shy freshman to a confident senior not afraid to speak in front of crowds. He fills his classes with real-world sto-ries and application and his “near-maniacal need to burst out into laughter at least once in every class.”

Stephanie Van HornDouglass Elementary

3rd grade teacherStephan i e Van Horn

has always believed in tak-ing risks as an educator to enhance the way her stu-dents learn. She has imple-mented a reading program called CAFE and Daily 5 and a whole-classroom environ-ment ideal called 7 Habits of Happy Kids. These pro-grams were innovative and new to her school system, but something she believed in enough to share with her students. Daily 5 redistributes teacher and student time, and 7 Habits leads students to a proactive love of learning. In addition to her enthusiasm

in the classroom, Stephanie shares her teaching secrets on her blog 3rd Grade Thoughts. On this blog, her followers find tips, tricks, and the sense that Stephanie would have nothing more than to be in the classroom teaching her third graders how to love life and learning. Her col-league Bill Smith says, “she is the epitome of the lifelong learner—someone who learns for the sake of learning…and who shares knowledge because in doing so makes us all better.”

John WilliamsBoulder High School

social studies teacher“From my first anxious

day as an 8th grade teacher at Casey Junior High in 1986 to now, I have knocked myself out to do the best job I could possibly do to teach and actively engage my students,” John said. In his career as a social studies teacher, he has more than engaged, but inspired his students and his peers to enjoy every moment of learning. His tireless work in preparing freshmen for the AP US Government and Politics exam and his efforts to bring the Colorado Supreme Court to try two cases in front of metro area students, are just two exam-ples of the way he has con-tinued on the path to teaching excellence. “It’s obvious that he makes learning fun for his students, but what’s equally true is how, just by being himself, he reminds his peers that teaching is fun, too,” said a colleague. John’s humor is unforgettable, his passion is contagious, and his work is impressive. A longtime col-league said, “All these years later, he still has the magic touch.”

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by Sue Van Raes

While many of us shy away from the cold days

and dark nights winter brings, the energetics of winter luster have a lot to teach us about quiet, stillness, and inner wis-dom. As we embark on the 2013 pilgrimage together, it is valuable to allow more time for rest and soul-search-ing. We can then access so much of our bodies’ wisdom and our hearts’ yearning, while remembering to cele-brate the returning of life and light with more vitality than ever before.

We have seen in nature that its true essence is change, between expansion and con-traction. Often winter is thought of as the contrac-tion side of the wave, only a part of the endless cycle of nature’s vibrations. Ride the wave to its fullest and culti-vate more vitality, more ener-gy, and synchronize ourselves from the inside out. Make this year, 2013, one of sacred inner rhythm and luminosity as we emerge from the dark-est nights.

Follow these winter wise New Years secrets and watch how our bodies breathe a sigh of relief when we sink into the deeper currents of nature both around us and within us.

RESTORE: The energet-ics of winter remind us to hunker down, slow down, and restore our prana (life force). This is the time of year to reflect on our health,

replenish our energy, and conserve our strength. We benefit from cooking our food slow and long and find-ing coziness and warmth together in our families and communities, while warm-ing our hearts with laughter and connection. If you feel like you have spent too much time in your PJs over the holidays, don’t dismay. A big part of health and healing is allowing ourselves to rest and slow down. The guilt of get-ting to the gym may hover over your head, but as you allow yourself to deepen into rest, your energy will return stronger than before, and so will your visits to your favor-ite ski hill, yoga class, or car-dio heaven.

ROOT DOWN: Winter eating often entails prepar-ing seasonal whole foods that can be stored, canned, or kept for the colder days of winter. Canadian scientists recently compared the nutrient density of 33 vegetables and found that the most powerful winter veggies are Brussels sprouts, leeks, beets, and kale. These are important ones to land on your plate this year. Just another way to bring vital-ity back to your body. Avoid eating too many raw foods during the winter, as these

tend to cool the body (diges-tion) too much. Emphasize warming foods that stimulate digestion, circulation, and immunity:

Soups and stewsRoot vegetablesBeans (especially

adzuki and mung beans)Miso and seaweedGarlic and ginger

If you decide to cleanse this winter, be sure to approach it with the winter season in mind. Take warm baths, use your spices and herbs such as ginger and cinnamon to warm up your digestion. Move toward your health goals slowly and steadily creating habits that are long-lasting and sustain-able, rather than the usual race for the finish line. This year, drop the ambition to fit into the skinny jeans or daily competition with the scale. Instead, add in just a couple of new healthy habits at a time so that you can begin to practice them regularly without being overwhelmed, enjoying one beautiful day at a time.

Here are some simple ideas:

√ Add in some green juices each day this year to up your

super food intake and phyto-nutrient consumption.

√ Do a winter wellness cleanse (check out Boulder Nutrition for details) to reset your blood sugar and detoxi-fy your cells.

√ Add a few extra servings of veggies into each meal, looking at your plate should be like gazing into nature’s plant rainbow.

√ Find a buddy and move your body more. Dance, yoga, snow shoeing, skiing, walking, or going to the gym are always more fun with a buddy, and some good tunes.

√ Schedule time for self- care into your calendar. Massages, pedicures, long tea dates, reading your favorite novel, or aromatherapy baths for the divine in you. Make this year all about self-care and health care!

REFLECT: According to traditional Chinese medicine, winter is the time to find a sense of inner peace and sol-ace. The sound of winter is silence. The silence of the snow falling and the silence of our own journey inward. It’s a great time to visit our intentions for this new year, meditate by candlelight, and become crystal clear on what we are calling forth as the light returns. Remember what nourishes you other than food and cultivate more time to nurture you heart strings this year. Studies show that when we increase our own personal pleasure, we find ourselves

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REVERE: Create a mind-fulness practice around meal-time. Because the body is moving slower in the winter-time, we are more sensitive to rushing through meals and higher levels of stress. To lis-ten to what our bodies really want, we need to slow down. Plan to sit down at mealtime in a calm environment for each nourishing meal. Eat slowly and mindfully so that you can focus on chewing your food, listening to when your body is full, and absorb-ing and digesting optimally.

REVEL: Celebrating the returning of the light and the beginning of a new year has been a ritual enjoyed by many cultures, far and wide, for centuries. When we come together, we warm each other’s hearts with love, gratitude, and kindness. Take snowy walks, use the time indoors to get creative in the kitchen, sit with candlelight to enjoy food together, and give thanks for the abundance we share through the winter. I invite you to start your new year simply, naturally, and holistically, coming back to the natural flavors of whole foods, and sharing and savor-

ing winter pleasures with presence and consciousness.

With this winters magi-cal nights and the birth of a new year, explore your deep-est self this winter. Find cel-ebration in the marriage of awareness in your body and mind. The awareness brings back life force and rejuve-nates the body. Open to more light from within than ever before and share that light with gusto and brilliance with others.

SUE VAN RAES is a dynamic and passionate nutritional therapist, health coach, and yoga instructor in Boulder. Sue specializes in wom-en’s health and hosts both individu-al programs and ongoing women’s groups and retreats, both locally and internationally. Sue founded Boulder Nutrition in 2003 and is the confounder of Health For Life International, a cleanse company designing programs for yoga stu-dios all over the country. Check out www.bouldernutrition.com www.healthwise-woman.com for more information.

Sue’s recently published book, HEALTH WISE: True Health and Happiness for the Empowered Woman, is a culmination of her life’s continual self-study and work. Follow her on Facebook at Health Wise Woman or subscribe to the Health Wise Community.

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?and present relationship with his mother. There are steps to be gone through in various stages of growth and devel-opment, culminating in suc-cessful separation from her, that determine how a guy is going to move through the rest of his life. This will be influenced to a large part by his mother’s personality and mental health and whether they like each other or not. Surprisingly this is not a given. There are mothers that don’t like their sons as well as mothers that think their sons can do no wrong. So pay attention to his relationship with his mom, his sense of respect, care, and concern, and you may see your future in the making.

about it being used as a treat-ment for PTSD in returning soldiers. The sleep clinic developing this technique is located in Albuquerque, and apparently they teach lucid dreaming as a way to com-bat the nightmares that are a part of post traumatic stress Disorder. That raised the idea of lucid dreaming a peg or two in my book as it’s non-pharmaceutical, it’s self-directed, and it’s a skill that’s available anytime you need it. There’s even an applica-tion that’s called Lucid Day-Dreaming. So to answer your question, anyone can lucid dream with training and prac-tice.

Q . They say you should never get involved with a fellow that

doesn’t get along with his mother. Do you think that is true?

Signed S.F.

A . Any folk wisdom deserves close con-sideration as it usu-

ally is built on a time-hon-ored truth. In this case, the truth seems to be that the past informs the present, and that we ignore that fact at our peril. And, let’s not forget the fact that we repeat patterns that have become habitual. All of this sets the stage for why we should pay attention to how the new man in our lives treats his mother. How a man relates to women is pro-foundly dependent on his past

being manipulated after a while, and people will often walk away to avoid the situ-ation. People with HPD do not usually believe they need therapy, as they don’t believe there’s anything wrong with them. If they do seek help it’s usually after another failed relationship. So I don’t know if your grandmother is really histrionic or if she has HPD, but it sounds like your mom was exasperated with her. You can practice being calm in an emotionally charged sit-uation, observe what’s going on with understanding, and resist becoming involved in the “histrionics.”

Q . Can everyone do lucid dreaming?

Signed curious.

A . A lucid dream is any dream in which one is aware that

one is dreaming. I’m cer-tain that we’ve all experi-enced that without planning it. Developing the skill to plan your dreams, to actively and consciously participate in your dreams, and to per-haps influence the outcome is the purpose of lucid dream-ing. Yes, you can go on the Internet and join in a chat room of lucid dreamers, and you can find a step-by-step guide to lucid dreaming on YouTube. I’d never given this subject much serious thought until recently when I read an article in The New Yorker

Q . My mother says that my grandmother is histrionic. What does

that exactly mean?

Signed 15-year-old granddaughter.

A . When someone is described as histri-onic it means that

they are overly dramatic and emotional. They might slam doors or burst into tears over a perceived insult when none was intended. Their reactions may be seen as theatrical or melodramatic. My mother would sometimes call me “Sara Bernhard” when she thought I was being histrion-ic. This is a personality trait, but it could also be a per-sonality disorder, depending on the severity of the symp-toms. If you think about this characteristic as existing on a continuum, on one end is the trait of histrionics and on the other is “histrionic personal-ity disorder.” This person’s self-esteem is dependent on the approval of others. They really need to be noticed and to be the center of attention. Initially they are socially fun to be around, but their larger-than-life reactions to things soon wear thin. No one likes

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Title: The Brothers KaramazovAuthor: Fyodor DostoevskyPublished: 1880 Ages: 14 and upPrice: $11.25+ shipping (Amazon.com)

Summary: In The Brothers Karamazov, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, the book’s main character, Alyosha Karamazov, is followed throughout. Alyosha Karamazov is an adolescent, who is beginning to explore the world around him. This world is an 1880s Russia, which is rapidly transforming from an Imperialist country to a Communist society, due to multiple social movements that were occurring during the time. This causes Alyosha to begin forming opinions about his ethics and morality. His adventures throughout Russia are explored, and a close look is taken at the young boy’s family, as well as the events that bring them close together, but at the same time tear them farther apart. Readers will find that, The Brothers Karamazov is a passionate and philosophical novel that makes an astounding effort to observe the ethical debates of God and free will, while at the same time, examining the moral struggles concerning faith, doubt, and reason, set against a modernizing Russia. But most of all, this is a book filled with twists and turns, which will keep the reader on the edge of their seat, wondering if both Alyosha, as well as his family, will come out unharmed.

What I liked About the Book: There were multiple reasons why I enjoyed The Brothers Karamazov. First of all, I found the characters in the book to be very well developed by the author. This, along with the amazing scenery described in the book, paint quite a picture for the reader, as they make their way through the book. Second, I found that this book con-stantly kept me on the edge of my seat, due to the twists and turns that occurred every step of the way. Lastly, I enjoyed the book because although it was classified as fiction it still contains many true historical events from 19th century Russia, which will give any reader a great history lesson. For these reasons, I found the book to be very enjoyable.

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BOULDER COUnty KiDsThe Power of

Empathyby Bruce David Kugler, Ph.D.

E mpathy is the bed rock tha t p rov ide s t he

human baby with the rudi-mentary psychological and emotional tools to begin developing a primitive under-standing of its existence. Even before having any con-cept of it’s own self, a human being’s first awareness is the presentation of this “other,” who will be known as the mother.

Just as a newborn has requirements to nourish its biological development, the development of a human self first begins with the mother, who is able to attune herself to an infant’s feelings, subtle moods, and needs. She then acts like a mirror, or an echo, by responding in specific ways that match her new-born’s experiences.

Mother, father, and others who come face-to-face with the baby, seem to be under its influence, as if pulled out of themselves, to match the baby’s facial expressions and mood, with what seems to be an automatic shift to a higher, and softer tone of voice.

The face of the baby puts out a call, and seems to capti-vate us, ripping us from self-concern, to a shift in empath-ic attunement to baby’s feel-ings and needs. For a human being only in it’s early stage of development; that’s power!

However present, the call from the baby’s face may be for empathic attunement and mirroring, in the strictest sense of the term, empathy is

a “learned” process; a devel-opmental achievement born from having had others who were attuned to our unfold-ing development, particularly during the first several years of life. It is having empathi-cally attuned others in our experiences, with a dash of imagination, that makes it possible for us to understand what it is like to “stand in another person’s shoes” and see the world from a perspec-tive other than our own.

The late Heinz Kohut, the founder of a branch of ana-lytic thought known as “Self- Psychology,” asserted that our natural human need for

empathic attunement is not only the foundation of our ability to develop a cohesive and resilient self, but is vital-ly important for the mainte-nance of one’s self through-out life and well into older age.

Empathic attunement is the psychological and emotional equivalent to oxygen, food, and water for one’s survival. Having empathic others, who are capable of using their own experiences, both good and not so good, in recogniz-ing, affirming, and mirroring our experiences, validates us as the people we are becom-ing and know ourselves to be

along the way. Empathy is the bridge

between individuals inhab-iting different bodies and space, an unspoken language that establishes trust and reconfirms our connected-ness to the world of others. Sometimes the other is even another species! I am reflect-ing on the shift in “training” horses, as demonstrated by Buck Brannaman, Monty Roberts, in the movie and the book The Horse Whisper.

Instead of using fear and force, these men learned to work not from outside, but from within the horse’s nature, by using empathic regard and mutual trust.

Abraham Lincoln, who had enormous losses and challenges in childhood, and up until his death, has been reintroduced to the world in the movie, Lincoln, based on Doris Kerns-Goodwin’s remarkable book, A Team of Rivals.

The author suggests that Lincoln’s ability to be both politically effective and able to survive the tragedies in his personal life may have had something to do with his development of empathy.

Lincoln’s father was an uneducated, but very hard-working man, who, from all we know, gave his son instruction about the world of work, but little more. It is known Lincoln was harsh-ly mistreated, and perhaps abused by his father.

His mother, however, was described by those who knew


BOULDER COUnty KiDsher, as a very smart, even, an “intellectual woman.” Young Abraham’s mother spent much of her time reading many different books to her son, including the Bible. This frequent routine and assumed dialogue, may have been a part of an empathic bond between the two that provid-ed Lincoln with a voracious appetite for books, and the oral tradition of storytelling using the use of metaphor.

After his mother’s death, when Lincoln was nine years old, he was not seen with-out a book, reading every-where and everything he could get his hands on. His thirst seemed insatiable, as if books and accumulating knowledge, re-presented to him the empathic bond with his mother who spent many hours reading to him.

Lincoln would continue on in life to experience many more losses, as well as being ridiculed mercilessly by those who did not take him serious-ly as a politician, or a man, for that matter. Despised for his views by many, includ-ing those in his own party, he often responded with self-deprecating comments, or humorous stories with a poignant point to make, tai-lored to his advisories, under-standing. Perhaps this was his adaptation to transform-ing the dark cavern of tragic experiences and depression he not only endured, but was able to fully experience and integrate into his empathic regard for others.

Beginning with a sufficient empathic bond and trust, the need for instituting discipline takes on a different meaning, providing children with the necessary structure of rules, expectations and consequenc-es for noncompliance, which have a greater chance of being respected and adhered to.

Children afforded the vital life blood of empathy are

more aware of their goals, ideals, and values, and have an understanding of how to maintain and protect their “Selves.”

B y h a v i n g e m p a t h y for others and oneself we feel more alive and have a shared sense of humanity with others. Without empa-thy, which informs both the heart and mind, we can be reduced to fearful animals, blinded by our wounds, with a commitment only to indi-vidual survival, which is often expressed by a compul-sion for revenge to right the wrongs that have been done to us and are never forgotten.

Sources: Nicholas Evans. The Horse Whisperer, Delacorte Press, 1995.

Heinz Kohut, Self Psychology and The Humanities, W.W. Norton & Comp., 1985.

Doris Kerns-Goodwyn. Team of Rivals, Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2005.

Special thanks to Drs. Lane Gerber, Steen Halling, and Reverend Leonard Goering (for teaching, empathic con-cern, and giving a damn.)

Dr. Bruce David Kugler is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Longmont, Colorado. He has been in the men-tal health field for thirty years. He provides therapy to children (play therapy & express arts), parent guidance and support, as well as therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples. For comments on this article and/or consultations, Dr. Kugler can contacted by telephone at (303) 919-3579.

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BOULDER COUnty KiDsAlone Time

The Gift, the Whys and the Howsby Nancy Monson and Maribeth Nelson

Which is worth more, a crowd of thousands,Or your own genuine soli-tude?Freedom, or power over an entire nation?A little while alone in your roomWill prove more valuable than anything else that could ever be given you.

~Rumi

We live in a busy w o r l d , w h e r e m o r e e m p h a -

sis is placed on what we do, what we look like, what we achieve, and what we own, than on who we are…what we feel, think, or experience. This imbalance can easily create illness, depression, a feeling of loss and disconnect (not just from ourselves, but from being able to be deeply satisfied and nourished by the world).

Spending quality time alone, is about coming home to our self and our inner world and staying in con-tact with that which is deep and permanent….and invis-ible….that “which cannot be lost in a shipwreck.” Self-knowledge requires time alone that is quiet, allowing for reflection, feeling, relax-ing, and yes, sometimes dis-comfort. Self knowledge is the path to integrating experi-ence and information, leading to discovering who we are, what we are here to do, and fulfilling ourselves through the giving of our gifts back to the world.

It is important early in life to begin to provide children with the opportunity to “just be” with themselves. It is just as important to “bond” with our self as it is to bond with our primary caregivers. It is both of these bonding experiences that allow us to continue to connect deeply to our self and others as we go through life, laying the foun-dation for an integrated bal-ance between moving easily and with confidence between these two worlds: the inner and the outer. Too little time spent alone can leave a child feeling empty and shallow, dependent on others (a con-stant need for emotional stim-ulation) or material things for their sense of self. Too much time alone leaves a child feeling unable to meaning-fully connect with others. If both of these bonding experi-ences happen in an appropri-ate way, then the possibility of a child feeling confident and secure in themselves can come to fruition.

So what does it look like for children to have this very necessary nutrient as part of their education? It begins with babies! Babies are born from a place of dark-ness, stillness, and quiet. And, while connected to the mother as a living medium, they are in the womb by themselves. They are very used to this kind of space when they are born, obvi-ously much more than the world of people, stimulation, light, and activity. We’ve all noticed times when a baby is quiet and content, looking around, gazing at things, and it’s clear that they’re enjoy-ing themselves. It’s important that a baby have this kind of time—to begin to assimilate the world into itself and pro-cess experience internally—“How does my world feel to me?” and “How do I feel to myself?” It’s fine and it’s necessary to allow the baby space to do this. In addi-tion to meeting the baby’s physical and other emotion-

al needs, this is one of the first balances that needs to be struck for a child. And it’s up to the parents to tune into what the baby’s needs are in this way—some children by nature are more outgoing, some more introverted, some need more alone time, some thrive on more people time. If it’s too little or too much one way or another, you’ll see a baby who gets cranky, irritable, or falls asleep, in an attempt to regulate the incoming or lack of incoming stimulation.

For children who haven’t had this kind of experience from early on, it’s best to talk about alone time as a fam-ily practice (parents are no exception to this need for quiet alone time) and a bal-ance that everyone needs in their lives—time spent alone and time spent with other people. A good visual aid for showing children what hap-pens to us internally when we’ve been busy all day with school, friends, and activi-ties, is to use a glass jar filled with water and dirt. Shake it up, and as the water clears, it gives a good example of how we can feel clear and settled when the contents of our minds, feelings, and bodies have a chance to stop being so busy! This can be used at any age to describe our inter-nal situation.

So if at all possible—find a time that can work for every-one in the family to take 15 to 20 minutes where they can be alone in their own space. Young children to start with can’t be still—it’s not the nature of a child’s energy. But they can learn to settle


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and relax, which is the first step toward becoming still. During alone time—young children or any child who’s never done this before, can play quietly in their room or a spot in the backyard when it’s warm. But, NO SCREEN time. It can take some time for kids to settle down and in. You’ll notice the shift in energy when this happens. Playing soft, slow music (Gregorian chants work well) helps create a soothing envi-ronment. Some families set a timer—especially at first if kids are a little anxious about being alone for a brief time. As a child gets older, 6 years or more, s/he can begin to develop more focused still-ness, along with doing alone time once a day. Sitting for 1 to 5 minutes with a parent and a candle or other object the child likes to look at, try-ing to stay still, the child will begin to learn what it is to be centered, grounded, and focused. Over time, both these practices can increase in time spent.

Another place to help children slow down and feel themselves, is in nature. Nature is one of the easiest accesses to silence, stillness, and presence. At Running River School, we do alone time both in the classroom and on our weekly hikes.

The key is to start young if you can (but it’s never too

late…I was in my 20s!). Be consistent and make it a fam-ily practice. It is about learn-ing how to simply “be” and not have to be “doing” all the time to feel a sense of self. We want children to reach teens feeling solidly connect-ed to themselves, their feel-ings, and experience, which is the best defense against the extreme pulls of peer pressure, social media, and unhealthy cultural norms. Children who have this kind of internal connection would never be capable of the acts of violence against others that we’ve heard about lately….. or against themselves. We owe it to the children to give them this gift that will be an ally and guide throughout their entire lives.

Nancy Monson is founder and director of Running River School, as well as a teacher and parent educator. www.runningriver.org or [email protected]

Maribeth Nelson is a licensed pro-fessional counselor, specializing in child and family therapy. www.harmonizingforkids.com.

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BOULDER COUnty KiDsInsatiable Appetites

What to Do When Kids Just Can’t Get Enoughby Sanam Pejuhesh

There are times when each of us, young or old, encounters

those internal voices that come from a sad, scary place called “scarcity”—I’m not rich enough, pretty enough, my house and salary aren’t big enough, I don’t have enough_________ (you fill in the blank). In Buddhism it is called “The realm of the hungry ghosts,” and it is not a pretty place to be. As a child psychotherapist, I often see children who dwell in this realm. “Can we buy this?” “Will you buy me that?” “When can we go to the store?” “You said you’d get it for me if I was good.” “You’re mean because you won’t buy that for me.” Hungry little ghosts with persistent, insistent requests, often more like demands, that leave parents feeling empty, exasperated, help-less and often like there is no other choice than to give in.

Children have a right to want and to ask for what they want. And it is OK for us to validate their desires. “I hear you honey, you really think that the Star Wars Lego set is cool.” We can validate children’s desires, appreciate them for asking kindly, and we can say no. Saying no is often a way of showing chil-dren that they are safe with us. We will maintain bound-aries, stay consistent, and be

true to our word. Sometimes a child is pushing a parent because they are actually seeking a boundary. Children feel unsafe when they experi-ence Mom or Dad as being inconsistent and not having control over a situation. By modeling healthy ways of saying “no,” we are setting a vital example for little ones who will, soon enough, be teenagers. For hungry teen-age ghosts, it’s no longer just about Legos and Pokemon cards—the objects of desire are often far riskier, and the stakes for these insatiable appetites much higher.

Above all, it is imperative that parents understand the underlying need and message beneath the insatiable appe-tite for “stuff.” Our materi-alistic culture teaches that stuff can be a substitute for love. This is a scary message that kids receive far too often through the media. It is up to

parents and schools to limit media exposure and to teach children that material goods are not a substitute for love and connection. If your child is constantly bombarding you with requests for “stuff” or trips to the toy store, likely they are feeling a void and struggling to feel their self-worth, independent of mate-rial goods. We as adults must help them feel loved and worthy by being willing to connect with and redirect that feeling of emptiness.

When your child is per-sistently asking for “stuff,” rather than hop in the car and head to Target, offer connec-tion, some special playtime, an activity that you can do together. Make it a prac-tice to redirect the requests and demands for stuff to an opportunity to experience your abundance as a family. “Honey, I hear that you want that Pokemon card, but we

have so many toys already, so we aren’t going to get it. But we can have some special play time together instead.” Or simply, “No, buddy, we can’t get that. But I’ll come do a puzzle with you so we can be together.” Rather than engaging in a power struggle or giving in, substitute love, undivided attention, con-nection, and an interest in the activities that make your child tick.

Here is a fun idea for fam-ilies who struggle with this issue and need consistent redirecting.

You’ll need a jar, some pencils or markers, and some paper or card stock. Together with your child(ren) come up with special activities you would like to do together as a family. You can even color code the activities for things you do on a regular basis and special treat activities. Each week (biweekly, monthly—


BOULDER COUnty KiDswhatever works for you) your child picks one, and you do it together. Do not buy gifts or toys for these special days. This is about connecting and spending time together with-out the interruption of materi-al goods. The one rule is that each activity that goes into the jar needs to be something you are 100% willing to do when it is chosen.

Activities can range from playing blocks together, going to the park, riding bikes, going out for pizza (more regular-basis activities) to going to the zoo, going miniature golfing, swimming, and so on.

The change may not hap-pen overnight. Your child may still ask for things for some time to come. But somewhere beyond the realm of the hungry ghosts lies nir-vana.

As you hold clear boundar-ies and offer consistent, undi-vided attention and connec-

tion doing things that your child loves to do, positive change will take place.

And you will both be able to experience how abundant and blessed you are just sim-ply because you get to be together.

Sanam Pejuhesh is a Boulder psychotherapist and parenting resource, specializing in play thera-py. She works closely with parents, caretakers, and educators, encour-aging a team approach to sup-port each child’s well-being. She believes that each human intrinsi-cally possesses all that they need to heal and live a fulfilling life and that in a compassionate, supportive environment we can access these gifts. For more information, visit www.playtoheal.com or call (303) 717-1749.

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Jr. Leaders, BackpackingBoulder. Ages 11-16. Day camp. 2-week & 1-week sessions, M-F. 8:45 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $150-$500/week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed

child care by State of Colorado. Junior Leaders gives training & experience working with younger children and alongside our staff in AO’s Junior Program. Backpacking is 1 or 2 days of day camp and a 3- or 4-day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. For beginners & up! Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Campers bring lunches to day camp. All food & equipment—except clothes & shoes is supplied for backpacking trips. Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail [email protected] or check out aocamps.com for more information.


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Summer CampsAO Sleep Away Camp

Boulder. Ages 9-16. Residential Camp. 6- & 13-day sessions. ~$850/week. Discounts & camperships available. American Camp Association accredited camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. AO is taking its day camp to the next level with a sleep-away camp! For 2 weeks campers head to a beautiful moun-tain setting to hike, climb, kayak, horseback ride, backpack, & more! Transportation pro-vided. Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail [email protected] or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Arvada CenterSummer Camps

Arvada. Ages 1½-18. M-F. These inspiring and creative camps offer experiences in ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography, and visual arts. Programs are designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests, and most importantly, have fun! Camps start June 3 and fill fast. Registration begins March 1, 2013. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Call (720) 898-7200 or e-mail us at [email protected] or check out www.arvadacenter.org for more information. See ad.

Avid4AdventureBoulder, Golden, Denver, & Highlands Ranch. Ages 3-17. Avid4 Adventure day & overnight camps (NEW location this year!) offer age-appropriate & safety-focused out-door pursuits. In day camp, kids rock climb, mountain bike, hike, kayak, & canoe (plus backpack, raft, & horseback ride at over-night camp). American Camp Association accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. Day Camp: M-F 8:45-2:30 ages 3-12 ($375/wk). Overnight: ages 7-17, 6/30-7/27 ($995-$1900). Valmont Bike Park Skills Camp 5/28–8/17 for ages 7-14, ($395/wk). Call (720) 249-2412, e-mail [email protected] or please visit www.Avid4.com for information. Save $15! Enter coupon code “bck” when registering online.

Bixby Summer CampBoulder. Ages 5-10. Day Camp. M-F. 7:30 am-5:30 pm. M-F. State of Colorado Dept. of Human Services, #46939. The typical day offers art/crafts, indoor and outdoor activi-ties, games, gardening, drama, free swim, water play, cooking, story/reading time. Special activities can include visits to areas outside of Bixby, Avid4 Adventure, swim-ming lessons, 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 envi-ronment. Call Cindy at (303) 494-7508 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.bixbyschool.org for more info. See ad.

Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool

Boulder. For 21/2-6-year-olds. A neighbor-hood preschool/kindergarten, embracing the spirit of the seasons with storytelling, song, movement, carpentry, sculpture, play, music, and outdoor explorations. Year-round programs, including summer camps. Rich and engaging programs available, includ-ing morning and afternoon daily programs and our lovely parent/child morning groups. Call us about our craft classes. Call (303) 443-4965 for more information or check out www.blueskykindergarten.com. See ad.

Ballet Nouveau ColoradoBroomfield. Day Camps. Ages 12 months old and up. June 17 - July 27 (4 & 6 week options available). Summer programs for dancers of all ages, abilities, and aspira-tions, from toddler through adult. Introduce your youngest dancers to the world of dance, including our ever-popular fairy tale Ballet Camp for 5-8-year-olds and Dance With Me for toddlers and their caregivers. Ballet Expressions, a program designed for children with specific physical and mental needs, is offered for children ages 4-13. We have unique programs for intermediate and advanced dancers, preparing young artists to excel in both classical and contemporary repertoire. There is something for you this summer at BNC! Location: 3001 Industrial Lane #12, 80020. Call us at (303) 466-5685 or please check www.bncdance.com for details about our summer programs.

Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-13. M-F. June 3rd to mid-August. 8 am to 4 pm. Weeklong day camps and specialty classes. Boulder Country Day’s Summer Program has something for everyone! We offer a wide variety of pro-grams ranging from Legos to literacy, day camp to art classes, soccer to chess, science, music, theater, technology, 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 bud-get. Boulder County Day School is State of Colorado licensed and accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Discover the Boulder Country Day Difference! Costs from $70.00-$300.00 per week. Location: 4820 Nautilus Court North. Please visit www.bouldercountryday.org or e-mail [email protected] for more information. See ad.

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Colorado Shakespeare FestivaL

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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.

Boulder JCC Summer Specialty Camps

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day Camps. M-F. Half- and full-day camps. Offering a vari-ety of fun and educational weekly specialty camps. Camps include LEGO® building & robotics, cooking, gardening, sports, music, science, art, leadership, and more! Location: 3800 Kalmia Avenue, 80303. Contact Shari Blake Schnee at (303) 998-1900 or [email protected] or please check out www.boulderjcc.org for more information. See ad.

Boulder Performing Arts Musical Camps

Boulder. Ages 5-12. Day Camp. Summer Drama Camps. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. $150-800. Everybody has fun making sets & props, writing script, singing, dancing, and acting. Friday performances on stage. Orphan Annie, Cinderella, Jungle Book, etc. Stop frame film. Location: 355 Ponca Place. Contact Pollyanna Demitro at (303) 859-4195 or [email protected] or check out www.bpac.biz for more information.

Broomfield AcademyBroomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer enrichment day camp: “Fun in the Sun” M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, June 3 to August 2. 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 old world sports, international cooking, computer programing, inventions, archi-tecture, music and art forms. 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 enriching and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. A good blend of fun, activity, field trips

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.

BVSD Lifelong Learning 2013 Summer Camps

Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Ages 6-12. Running May 28 – August 2, BVSD Lifelong Learning offers morning and afternoon, M-F. Full-day care is available. Cooking, Visual Arts, Summer Academy, Science, Dance/Drama, Chess, Languages, Writing, LEGOS®, Horse Play, and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations, and times. Registration is available online at www.bvsd.org/LLL or by calling (720) 561-5968.

fCamp Harmony

Boulder. Ages 2½ to 6. Day Camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Check out our literacy-based Camp Harmony curriculum! Each weeklong session will emphasize multiple key core values to foster optimum social and emotional development. Together, we will take a magical journey through one captivat-ing story each session. We will get to know the characters as friends, walk in their shoes, and open our eyes and hearts to new and different experiences. Location: 3990 15th Street, 80304. Call Jennae Sevvom at (303) 444-8452 or [email protected] or harmony-preschool.com for more information..

Camp Muddy PawsBoulder. Ages 6-10. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm. June 3 - August 9. Two-week ses-sions. $550 per session. Calling all animal-loving kids! Campers will focus on mak-ing a difference in the day-to-day lives of shelter animals dogs, cats, and small mam-mals. Learn how to be an Animal Adoption Friend, a Junior Animal Trainer, and Junior Veterinarian. Offers a unique, hands-on experience with lessons on responsible pet guardianship, health and training, and community volunteerism. Location: 2323 55th Street. Call (303) 442-4030 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.boulderhumane.org/camp for more information. Online registration begins March 1st at 9 am.

Camp Oonie Koonie ChaEarly Childhood

Music CampBoulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 12:30 pm. June 3-7, June 10-14 or June 17- 21. Weeklong music camp that blends a variety of musical experiences with art and instrument construction, science experi-ments, dramatic play, a xylophone orchestra, and a final performance all in one amaz-ing week. Creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child in an unforgettable camp experience. Low stu-dent/teacher ratio of 8:1. Join us this year for “Island Days,” with tropical tales of sharks, sea turtles, and pirates. Come to our luau and dance the hukilau in your handmade grass skirt and ocean drum. Find out what mystery critter Jeff Kagan will bring to his seriously silly science classes. Your kids will be playing their instruments and singing along with their CD all year long! Visit us at www.CampOonieKoonieCha.com or call Amy Haywood at (303) 413-1711 for more information.

CampHarmony

Indoor/outdoor classroom, including 3 beautiful sensory gardens, science experiments, skits on our outdoor stage, creative arts and crafts, outdoor play and gardening, games and cooking, and so much more! All taught through a week-long story book journey, emphasizing our nine key core values.

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C a m p D i r e C t o r yChildren’s Peace Garden

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 4-10. M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. Spend an active week in the garden, investigating the secret world of insects, creating art from nature, and exploring wondrous plants while making new friends. We’ll grow and taste from the salsa gar-den and cook pizza using the power of the sun! All equipment provided. $160-$260 per week. Call Annie Sweeney at (303) 443-9952 or check out www.growinggardens.org to enroll online.

Circus Arts CampBoulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 22 to 26, and July 29 to August 2nd. Get your feet off the ground with all kinds of aerial equipment, like tra-peze, 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 Imag-ination! Circus Arts. Held at Boulder Circus Center 4747 N 26th St., 80301. Please visit us online at www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340. Please e-mail us at [email protected] for more detailed information. See ad.

City of LafayetteLafayette. Ages 1st to 6th grades. May 28-August 2. Daily, 7 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 10 weeks. Pay in full (for 6 or more weeks) by April 23rd and receive a 10% discount. Call Casey Gray or Karen Snortland at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or you can also visit www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information.

Clementine Art StudiosSummer Camp

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 4-9. M-F, 1 to 4 pm. Clementine Studio offers weekly sum-mer camps focused on creative explorations, using a wide range of materials, techniques, and mediums in an inspiring and nurtur-ing environment! Location: 2775 Valmont. Please call Lisa Holub at (303) 443-2520 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.openartsclementine.org for more information. See ad.

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/horses, moun-tainboarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, children’s yoga, “Eat Real,” out-door living skills, options for hiking, camp-ing and outings for swimming and boat-ing. Our awesome 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 e-mail [email protected] and check out www.ColoradoMountainRanch.com

Colorado Music Festival RMCMA Summer

Music CampsLafayette. Day camp. All Ages. Experience the JOY of music-making this summer at the Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts—we have music camps for all ages! Music Together, Jump Start to Middle School Band, C’s Jazz in Summer, Suzuki Guitar Camp, String

Cornerstone Farm 2013

Summer Horsemanship Camps

introduction to Horses and RidingFor riders age 7 and up

with little or no riding experience.June 17-21

Horse Show CampFor all level of riders age 7 and up.

Campers will participate in a real horse show on Saturday. June 3-8,

July 1-6, July 29- august 3

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Camps, Meet the Instruments, Classically Kids, Broadway Kids, and more! Held at Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette. For informa-tion visit www.COmusic.org or call (303) 665-0599 for dates and times. See ad.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Summer Camps

Boulder. Day camp. Ages 6-18. M-F. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s wildly popular summer acting programs. Camp Shakespeare is a 3-week intensive for ages 10-18, in which campers rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays on the Mary Rippon stage! Camp Shakespeare runs July 22 to August 9 from 1 to 5 pm. Shakespeare’s Sprites, now in its 3rd year, is a weeklong mini-camp for ages 6-9, held from 9 am to 12 pm. $200-$800. Call (303) 492-1973 or e-mail [email protected] to sign up. Please visit our website at www.coloradoshakes.org/education-outreach/camps for more information. See ad.

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center All

Abilities Summer Camp Longmont. Ages 4-17. M-TH. 9 am to 3 pm. CTRC joins special need and able-bodied campers to learn about horses and riding. Our structured camps offer a safe, support-ive environment to learn and grow, and have FUN. $300: 1-week camps; $600: 2-week camps. Six camps to chose from. Location: 11968 Mineral Rd, 80504. Call Penelope Powell at (303) 652-9131 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.ctrcinc.org/programs/camp.html for more informa-tion.

Early Registration discounts available until May 1st.

Camps fill quickly!

Our greatest wish for people is to love being around horses and making learning about horses accessible for every-one. Our camps are centered on riding technique & styles, horse care, safety & responsi-bility, in a fun and energetic environment. Because we are a working camp, our campers are expected to participate in the daily chores involved in horse care. We instill a posi-tive work ethic and sense of accountability that boosts confidence, self-esteem, and greater independence.

• Full Day, 8am-4pm• Half Day, 8am-1pm• Mini Camp, 1pm-4pm• Extended Camp Care for Parent Schedule Conflicts• Generous Ride Times• All Ages• Low Student-to-Instructor Ratios

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Our greatest wish is for people to love being around horses making learning about horses accessible for everyone. Our camps are centered on riding technique and styles, horse care, safety and responsibility in a fun and energetic environment. As a working camp, our campers are expected to participate in the daily chores involved in horse care. We instill a positive work ethic and sense of accountability that boosts confidence.

All horses deserve, at least once in their lives,

to be loved by a child.

• Full Day, 8am-4pm• Half Day, 8am-1pm• Mini Camp, 1pm-4pm• Extended Camp Care for Parent Schedule Conflicts

• Generous Ride Times• All Ages• Low Student to Instructor Ratios

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C a m p D i r e C t o r yColvig Silver Camps

Durango. Residential Camp. Ages 7-17: 7-10, two-week terms (6/10, 6/25, 7/12, 7/27), $2,180; 11-17, four-week terms (6/10, 7/12), $4,360. 43 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 (800) 858-2850 or please e-mail 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 3 to August 9. Our sixth 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) 449-5431, complete information at www.commonthreadsboulder.com/schedule

Cornerstone FarmSummer Horsemanship

CampLongmont. For ages 7 and up. Day Camp. 9 am to 2 pm. Introduction to Horses and Riding: M-F, June 17-21. For riders age 7 and up with little or no riding experience. Cost $400. Horse Show Camp: M-Sat, June 3-8, July 1-6, July 29-August 3. For riders age 7 and up with minimum riding require-ment of walk and trot. Focus of daily riding lessons will prepare campers for a real horse

show on Saturday. Cost $400 plus show fees. Your horse or ours. Located at Triple Creek Ranch, 4255 Nelson Rd, 80501. Contact Jen Shannon at (303) 828-9040 or please e-mail us at [email protected] or for more information, or you can visit us online at www.cornerstonefarmllc.com

Creative Adventures Camp YWCA

Boulder County. For various ages. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Stretch your imagination through the YWCA’s day camps for girls and boys. Activities include making your own movie, digital photog-raphy, writing stories/poetry, yoga and art, and more. We provide equipment, includ-ing digital cameras and computer access. Visit our website for specific weeks, cur-riculum, and pricing. We also offer the pop-ular Bolder Girls Program (Grades 4-6), providing the opportunity for girls to have their voices heard and have their article pub-lished in the Daily Camera. Choose July 15-26 or July 29-Aug 9. Visit website for details. Location: 2222 14th Street. Call Sarah Woolverton-Mohler at (303) 443-0419 or please e-mail [email protected] or visit www.ywcaboulder.org for more infor-mation.

CU Science Discovery Day Camps

Boulder/Front Range. Ages 5-18. We offer over 220 summer camps, covering a range of disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, and art. Our camps pro-vide an eclectic mix of engaging, hands-on activities that are sure to ignite a passion for learning, exploration, and fun! Instructors include CU faculty and undergraduate sci-entists who are enthusiastic and knowledge-able. From innovative inventions and Magic Tree House Science Club to herpetology, amusement park physics and wildlife foren-sics—we have something for everyone! For additional information, please visit us at sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

Dana V. MusicMusical Theatre Camp

Louisville. For ages 9 to adult. Bring It to Broadway: Movie Musicals runs July 28-August 3 from 12:30 to 6:00 pm. Broadway and film stars Meredith

Patterson (The Good Wife, 42nd St., and White Christmas) and Lauren Pastorek (The Producers, Will Rodgers Follies) will lead special classes in dancing, acting, and singing, ending in presentations from those beloved musicals that have made it to the silver screen. Audition workshop for all students on July 28, from 10 am to 12 pm. Adult master class as well on 7/31! Call Dana V. Music at (303) 974-5586 or e-mail [email protected] or please check out www.danavmusic.com for more information.

fDream Makers

Super Summer FunBoulder. For ages 21/2 to 8. Day Camp. June 10-August 16. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm ($42 per day) or 9 am to 3:15 pm ($67 per day). Enroll for the whole week and save $50. Only $160 per week, or choose any two, three, or four days throughout the summer. It is not necessary to sign up for a full week, or for the entire summer. Work us in around YOUR vacations! Enriching curriculum of summertime fun, including art, water play, sports sampler, fossils study at CU Museum, Butterfly Pavilion’s Bugmobile, organic cooking creations, kid’s chemistry, unusual pets, & other enjoyable educational activities. Weekly themes. Call for a brochure. Knowing that your child is enjoying every moment of summer camp in our invigorating, safe setting is a wonderful feeling for all! Drop-ins are welcome on a space-available basis. Location: 1345 28th St., 80302. (On the grounds of the Millennium Hotel) Contact Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101 or [email protected] for more information.

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 siblings. Kids and teens will have a blast at our fun-filled camps, which run 7 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.

Spring Break and Summer Dance

Camps & ClassesBoulder/Broomfield. Looking for dance fun this spring break or during the long, hot Summer? Come indoors and make great memories, new friends, and dance your heart out! No dance experience required. Week-long and one-day camps, and four-week dance sampler classes are available for ages 3 and up. Dance sampler classes will include instruction for a different style of dance each week. Camp themes include Rock-Star, Bust-a-Move, Teen Dance Day, and Disney Princess! Call today to reserve your spot! Call: (303) 466-8626 or e-mail us at [email protected] and check out www.elitedanceacademy.net for more information.

Exploring Minds Academy

Erie. Ages 5-11 years (completed kinder-garten). Hours and days: 6 am to 6 pm, M-F. 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 sci-ence, math, reading, music, and art with the great outdoors. Call (303) 828-3452 for more information or please check out www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Sew Fun at FabricateBoulder. For ages 6 and up. Weeklong camps. M-F. 9 am to 1 pm and day camps from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Our summer sew-ing camps are an opportunity for students to enhance their skills in a fun and positive environment. We will explore design as well as construction and cover safety, fabric and pattern terminology, and sewing machine mechanics, with the goal of having students become more confident, independent sew-ers. $260 for weeklong camps, $50 for day camps. Location: 2023 17th Street, 80302. E-mail us at [email protected], call (303) 997-8245 or please go to www.fabricateboulder.com for more information. 10% sibling discount.


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Family HEART Camp Summer Camp for All Ages!Regional. Residential camp for all ages, July 13-20 in Boulder, Colorado. Family HEART Camp is a unique community experience for parents and children who want more har-mony, ease, authenticity, respect, and trust in their families and in the world. Please e-mail us at [email protected] or check out familyheartcamp.org for more information and pricing.

French Immersion Summer Camp

The Language of Food Boulder. Ages 6-12. Day camp. M-F. 8:30am-2:30 pm. Weekly sessions. Licensed. $310/week. A language and art program, where children are immersed in a French environment in which all activities are taught in French, including cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, theater, mask mak-ing, jewelry design, music, singing, and sto-rytelling. PUT FRENCH INTO ACTION! Located in Boulder. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or e-mail [email protected] to register your child’s spot in camp! Call Marie to inquire about our “Paris Tours for Kids June 2013,” Paris/France.

Friends’ SchoolSummer Programs 2013

Boulder. Ages 3-14. Day camp. Weeklong, morning & afternoon sessions. June 10th to August 8th. Preschool, elementary, and middle school ages. Backyard Camp, Creative Cooking Lab, Fashion Art, Video and Film Production, Comedy Theater, Circus Stunts, Paper Making and Fine Arts, Kids’ Technology Classes and many more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete details and register now at www.friendsschool-boulder.org or call (303) 499-1999 ext. 223, or please do e-mail us at [email protected] for more informa-tion.

Girls’ Wilderness ProgramThe Women’s Wilderness

InstituteColorado and Wyoming. Fun, creative, girl-positive wilderness courses specifically created for girls, ages 8-18. Have a blast backpacking, rock climbing, learning out-door and leadership skills! New and cre-

ative courses include winter hut trip, leader-ship training with horses, and expressive arts while building confidence and cour-age physically, emotionally, and as a leader. Four- to 14-day overnight and day-camp sessions. Tuition $495-$1,795; includes food, gear, clothing. Generous scholarships available. June-August. AEE accredited. Please call us at (303) 938-9191 or please e-mail us at [email protected] or check out www.womenswilderness.org for dates and details.

Kids Ice Cream & Popsicle Camp—Starting A

Mindful BizBoulder. For grades 1-5. Day camp. Learn how to start a small business through mak-ing ice cream & popsicles and farm to table concepts. Practice some basic math skills in a fun setting and discover that money does not grow on trees! Call Connie Fisher at (720) 291-9349 or please e-mail [email protected] or check us out online at www.gopurplebus.com for more informa-tion.

Happy Trails Adventures In Science

Youth CampLafayette. Ages 8 and up. Day Camps. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. An exciting adventure for your young scientist! Full-day camp filled with realistic science labs, and appli-cable learning in a fun and challenging environment. Primarily, an outdoor camp, with both in, and outdoor lab sessions. Studies include Rocketry, Aerodynamics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Wetland Conservation, Botany, Bee Husbandry, and the use of the scien-tific method. Materials and supplies are included in tuition. Curriculum available upon request. Early and extended care are a part of this camp experience for no extra costs. Please call for details. Early regis-tration discounts available until May 1st. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.com

Happy Trails Outdoor Adventures

CampLafayette. Ages 7 and up. Day Camp. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. For your outdoor enthusiast! Can’t decide how to spend your summer? Outdoor Adventures camp is a weeklong, full-day, working, educational, and excit-ing experience rooted in rough and tumble, and real life activities. Campers spend their days learning about survival, fishing, home-

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FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST! Can’t decide how to spend your summer? Outdoor Adventures camp is a weeklong, full day, working, educational, and exciting experience rooted in rough and tumble, and real life activities. Campers spend their days learning about survival, fishing, homesteading, construction, crafts, art, horses, animal husbandry, beekeeping, and more! Progressive camps build on skills, knowledge, and evolve into a Montessori-style curriculum. Please call for details.

Early Registration Discounts available until May 1st.

Camps fill quickly!

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Happy TrailsYoung Scientists Adventure Camp

11051 Jasper Road • Lafayette720-327-9051 • happytrailsridingcenter.com








An exciting adventure for your young scientist! We are offering a full day camp filled with real-istic science labs and applicable learning in a fun and challeng-ing environment. Primarily, an outdoor camp, with both in and outdoor lab sessions. Studies include Rocketry, Aerodynamics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Aquatic Biology, Biodiversity, Wetland Conservation, Botany, Bee Husbandry, Environmental Science. Materials and supplies are included in tuition.

Curriculum available upon request

Early Registration Discounts available until May 1st.

Camps fill quickly!


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C a m p D i r e C t o r ysteading, construction, crafts, art, horses, animal husbandry, beekeeping, and more! Progressive camps build on skills, knowl-edge, and evolve in to a Montessori-style curriculum. Please call for details. Early registration discounts available until May 1st. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.com

Happy Trails Riding Center

Summer Horse CampLafayette. All levels. Weekly Camps. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. We offer a fully comprehen-sive horse riding, beginner jumping, horse care, and farm curriculum for all levels and styles of riders of all interests and resourc-

es, in a fun and well-structured learning environment at our premier facility. Indoor arena, 3 outdoor arenas, inside break and lunchroom area with ALL the amenities. See website or call for pricing on specific camp programs, required equipment, and avail-ability. Early registration discounts available until May 1st. Camps fill quickly. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or please e-mail [email protected] or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.com

ICPonies Summer Horse and Pony Day Camp

Longmont. Ages 6-11. Day Camp. June 17-20, 24-27M-th, July 15-18, 22-25, M-TH. 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. See website for

fun events. Fun-filled days that include rid-ing, crafts, games, lessons, and water activ-ity on the last day of week. $225 each ses-sion, Equipment needed: Closed in shoes, pants are required. Helmets provided. Call Isabel or Robin at (720) 445-1006 or e-mail [email protected] or check out icponies.com for more information.

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Iris StudioSummer Art Camps

Boulder. Ages 5-11. Day camp. Mornings Mondays-Thursdays. Fun, process-oriented, theme-related art camps for kids! Beautiful Iris Studio is located 1/2 block west of Foothill Elementary. We also offer after-school classes and birthday parties. Call Pam Porter at (303) 402-9556 or e-mail [email protected] and please do visit us at www.irisstudiokids.com for more infor-mation.

Journey CampBoulder. Ages 3-5 & 8-11. Day Camp. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Let your child’s imagination take flight through their exploration of the arts, creative movement, nature, and their relationship to self and other at Journey Camp, a Waldorf-inspired summer camp! 2013 sessions are Earth Magic (ages 3-5) and Goddesses (all-girls, ages 8-11). More details at www.kidsjourneycamp.com or please e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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African Music and Dance Camp at Kutandara Center

Boulder. Ages 6-8, 8-10, and 10-12. M-F, 8:30 am to 1 pm + add’l marimba jam 1 to 3 pm. Four sessions: June 3-14, June 17-28, July 8-19, July 22-Aug 2. Immerse your-self in marimba, drumming, and dance! Our

music is active, energetic, percussive, and joyful. You’ll be jamming the first day! Kids of all musical abilities learn and play togeth-er. Learn from Zimbabwean guest artists, professional musicians, and an outstanding group of teen performers. You’ll create a show-stopping, end-of-session performance for your family and friends ~ they’ll be amazed! No musical experience needed. Scholarships available. Call (303) 443-2969 or learn more at www.kutandara.com/camps

Kids and Critters Spring Break Camp

Longmont. WANTED: Children ages 7-12 years old who enjoy learning about animals. April 1-5, 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy a PAWS-itive spring break at Longmont Humane Society, performing a pet-related job every day, learning proper dog walking, animal body language, cat handling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, 4th-6th graders view a feline neuter surgery in our clinic, talk with our veterinarian & vet-techs, and perform CSI techniques to solve a fic-tional pet theft. $55 per child/per day. Check our website for application forms at www.longmonthumane.org under Education, or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 286.

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center

Longmont. Ages 6-14. Day camps. June-August, M-F. Discover history, art, and LEGO engineering in these hands-on camps. Learn from professional artists, Native Americans, a mountain man, and dedicated LEGO instructors. Camps held outdoors in historic buildings or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. Call for equipment requirements and fees. Call the Museum at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.longmontmuseum.org for more information.

Mountain KidsSummer Day Camp

Louisville. For ages 5-13. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! May 28th thru August 9th. Mature, experienced staff, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics twice a week, optional swimming lessons, open swim, rock climb-

SMBA 303.447.8014 www.ridesmba.org

Creating Champions in Sports and in Life

Weekly & Overnight Mountain Bike Camps

• June – August Team & After School Programs

• March – October

• Junior Rider, Ages 7-11 • Advanced Junior Rider, Ages 9-12 • SMBA Team, Ages 9-11 & 12-17 • All Girls Camps, Ages 7-11 & 12-16


BOULDER COUnty KiDsing, local field trips, hiking, open gym, pic-nics, 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 e-mail [email protected] or visit www.mountain-kids.com/louisville for more infor-mation. See ads.

Mountain Peak Summer Camp

Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F. (June 3-August 9). Camp is for children entering kindergarten through age 12. Tired of summer camp pro-grams with too many kids? We offer a small setting with low staff/child ratio. Field trips (including swimming), academics (daily read-ing/math and more), craft projects, games, etc. Full or part time. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, 80501. Contact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.mountainpeakschool.com for more information.

Summer Clay CampLouisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer Clay Camps 10 to noon. One-week sessions. $130. includes everything. Fun, professionally taught classes in our new full-service studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculp-ture methods, creating pieces to be proud of. Small class size. Our 15th summer program. Afternoon- and half-day sessions available. Location: 920 Main St. Suite B. Call John Hansen or Cathy Queen at (303) 926-0996 or e-mail [email protected] or check out us out at www.mudslingerspottery.com

music FUNdamentalsBoulder. Ages 8-11. Day camp. M-F. 9 am to 12 pm. $220 ($200 early registration). A super-fun intensive music program taught by local favorite Lisa Harrington, where campers will learn keyboard harmony, swing with the 12-bar blues, jam on African and Latin percussion, and dive into classical masterpieces with stories and art projects. An ideal supplement to piano lessons. Small class size means lots of individual atten-tion, friendship, and great music-making! Location: Mapleton Hill studio near down-town. Visit www.lisaharringtonmusic.com or contact Lisa Harrington at [email protected] for more information.

Niwot Grassroots TeenTheatre on the Green

Niwot. For ages 8-18. Indoor/outdoor day camp. Varying schedules and tuitions. Teen Theatre on the Green has been creating theatrical magic together with our campers since 1999. After a brief cancer hiatus last year, we are excited to return to offering our unique blend of collaborative creation in a fun, supportive, small town environment. No two camps or creations alike! Testimonials and references galore! Fees: $350-$695. Discounts available. Mailing address: P.O. Box 381, 80544. Call Kathy Raczkowski at (303) 652-6523 for registration and more information.

Northern Colorado Fencers Summer Camp

Boulder. For ages 7-13. Day camp. 9 am to noon, (1 to 4 pm on selected weeks). M-F. USFA coaches beginning fencing. All the instruction/equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience. Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our website for camp/registration details and other great club activities! $170/week (multiple weeks/sibling discounts). Mailing address: 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—GleekFest!

Music Theater IntensiveBoulder. Ages 12-18. Day Camp. July 8-21. M-F. 9 am to 4 pm with options for pre- and aftercare. Early bird registration through March 1. Inspired by the hit TV series Glee, this show follows the adventures of gleeks, jocks, and cheerleaders as they sing and dance their way through the ups and downs of high school life. Songs include Don’t Stop Believing, Thriller, Proud Mary, Walking on Sunshine, and many more! Location: 1237 Pine Street (Pine Street Church), 80302. Call Cathy Compton at (720) 445-9104 or e-mail [email protected] or please visit www.offbroadwayfinearts.org for more information.

Off Broadway School of Fine Arts—Rose Red: A

New MusicalBoulder. Ages 8-18. Day Camp. June 3-30 M-F. 9 am to 4 pm with options for pre- and aftercare. Early bird registration through

March 1. Students will be singing, dancing and acting their way through this brand-new musical based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Location: 1237 Pine Street (Pine Street Church), 80302. Call Cathy Compton at (720) 445-9104 or e-mail [email protected]. For more informa-tion visit www.offbroadwayfinearts.org

Parlando School for the Arts

Boulder. All ages. Day camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 6 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 voice and musical theater. Location: 2590 Walnut Street (Dairy Center for the Arts). Contact Travis LaBerge at (303) 442-0006 or please e-mail [email protected] or check out www.parlando.org for more information.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Musical

Lafayette. Theater experience for ages 5 and up, M-F, afternoon rehearsals June

17-July 24. Own costume required. A large cast of both children and adults will per-form Meredith Willson’s Music Man at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Auditions May 18 and 25, 1 to 4 pm. Everyone gets a part. Performances July 25-28. $75 membership fee. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information.

Peanut Butter Players Sum-Fun Workshops

Lafayette. Weeklong workshop for ages 7-16, M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Full-day work-shops enable students to study musical the-atre while learning to sing, dance, and act. June 3-7: Grease; June 10-14: Cinderella, and July 29-August 2. Sound of Music. Advanced 2-week workshop: August 5-16 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (public performances Aug. 16, 17). Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check us out online at www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration.

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Primrose School at the FlatIrons

Superior, Broomfield, Lafayette. Ages 5-9. Day camp. M-F. 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. $240 per week. Our hours accommodate work-ing parents and may accommodate younger siblings. Activities for younger and older children include interactive board games, life size blocks, jumping castles, obstacle courses, and science activities. Bring-your -Bike-to-School day once a month for the whole summer. Water park atmosphere weekly. The children will also enjoy mul-tiple field trips, including Eldorado Canyon, roller skating, zip cord fun, hip-hop dance, bowling, and more. Field trip transportation provided. To continue with the excitement, while maintaining literacy levels, Reading Theater will also be available. Lunch and snacks included. Licensed and accredited through AdvancEd. Please visit us at www.primroseflatirons.com and/or call Kacy at (303) 469-8000 for more information.

Project Youth Learning and Leadership—Math or Literacy Programs

Boulder. Ages 8 - 11. 3:30 to 4:45 pm. Math or literacy intervention groups. Income based at $25-40 per hour in groups of four. Times are scheduled on a need basis. The teacher is an education specialist with an MFA. For elementary-aged students with learning differences and students who are struggling with basic number sense, struc-tures of numbers, and using numbers in operations using strategies. Teacher is Add-Vantage-Math-trained and will assess stu-dents for growth. Call Kris Walton at (303) 717-7280 or e-mail [email protected] or please check out www.kris-list.com for more information.

Project Youth Learning

and Leadership— Literacy Program

Boulder. Ages 9 - 11. Day camp. M-F. 1 to 5 pm. June 24th to the 28th. Literacy through Project Citizen. $300. Literacy instruction through social studies and science content for students with learning differences. The curriculum is award winning and engag-ing. Taught by an education specialist. Call Kris Walton at (303) 717-7280 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.kris-list.com for more information.

Rock & Roll Camp for Teens and Kids

Lafayette. Ages 6-17. 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! Beginners and advanced players will enhance their skills on guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and more. With the help of our professional staff of instructors, in our state-of-the-art rehears-al studios, students will play in a band, writeoriginal music, and perform a live, recorded gig at a local venue. Fees: $425 per week (teen) OR $250 per week (child). Location: 525 Courtney Way, 80026. Equipment need-ed: Guitars, basses, cords, and drumsticks. Visit www.doghousemusic.com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Rocky Mountain Day Camp

Superior and Boulder. Co-ed ages 4-14. Day camp. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fully li-censed by State of Colorado. We divide our campers by age and gender. Our program includes: sports, swimming, arts and crafts, music, drama, archery, rocketry, games, ten-nis, golf, color war, special events, rock wall, and more! We are Boulder County’s best summer day camp for boys and girls! $320 to $335 per week. Locations: 3351 Indiana St., Superior and 1301 High St., Boulder. Call David Hansburg at (303) 495-5204 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.rockymtndaycamp.com for informa-tion and to register your campers.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Summer

Performing Arts Camp Older Company

Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for THE HOBBIT, FOOTLOOSE, GLEE-FUL 3, and more. One-, two- and four-week camps, starting May 28. 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, noncompeti-tive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Avenue (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or please register at www.theaterforkids.net. See ad.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids

Summer Performing Arts Camp Younger Company Boulder. For ages 5-8. Join us for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ALICE IN WONDER-LAND, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and more. Three-week camps, starting May 28. M-F. AM session: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. PM session: 1 to 5 pm. 8:1 stu-dent-teacher ratio. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play, and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final perfor-mance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue, (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or please register online at www.theaterforkids.net. See ad.

Rocky Ridge Music Camp

Estes Park. Ages 10 and up. Residential camp. Junior Student Seminars. $1,700, includes room and board. Two sessions June 11-23 and July 30 to Aug. 11. Junior Student Seminars are for young musi-cians who want to advance their musical skills in an intense, creative, and nurturing environment. Young Artist Seminar (ages 15-24) and Adult Piano and Chamber Music Seminars also available. Call Karen Dusek at (970) 586-4031 or [email protected] or check out www.rockyridge.org for more information. Use promo code BCK10213 for a $50 discount on tuition.

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School

Niwot. For ages 3-12 yrs. June through August. A 38-acre school site offer-ing part-day/full-day activities M-F, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Daily rhythm of outside/

inside play, games, crafts, water play, bak-ing, storytelling, nature walks, picnics, and song. Centrally located minutes from both Longmont and Boulder in Niwot, east of the Diagonal Hwy 119. (303) 652-0130 or check out www.shepherdvalley.org for more information.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures

Boulder. For ages 7-17. After school, weekend and summer camp programs. Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures, Summer from 8am to 3:30pm. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a vari-ety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, junior, Advanced Jr., Team, and more. SMBA is celebrating its 20th year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Jessie Vogt/Jenell Archer at (303) 447-8014 or please e-mail us at [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. May 28 to August 23. Join us on a cook-ing 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 2013 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 e-mail [email protected] or check out www.stiritupcooking.com for more information.


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Strawberry Farm Summer Camp

Central Boulder. Ages 0-6+ yrs. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 5 am. (2-, 3- & 5-day options). All natural/organic snacks and lunch pro-vided. State licensed. Nature-based, expe-riential learning at its best...from our own backyard to local organic farms to hiking the trails nearby; swimming, Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Zoo, and more. Student/Teacher ratio 3:1. Location: 1020 Portland Pl, 80304. Call Rita Batiste at (303) 709-0549 or Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911. Please e-mail us at [email protected] or go to www.strawberryfarmboulder.com for more information.

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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 behav-ior, accept no, and problem solve. FUN workshops that kids enjoy. $150 for early registration. 5 sessions, 90 minutes each. For more information: Call (303) 915-4421, e-mail: [email protected], check out www.SS4k.com, Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor

Sunflower Farm Summer Camps

Longmont. Ages 3-10, 10-14. (June 3 - Aug. 2) INTRODUCING: A TOTALLY NEW CAMP for older kids: ages 10-14. (In addi-tion to our regular camp: ages 3-10). These camps are designed to give each child a sense of rural, farm lifestyle. Each morning we break into groups based on age. Outdoor activities include feeding and care of ani-mals, horse rides, gardening, art, and just old-fashioned play, such as climbing hay bales, zip line, treehouses, and tire swings, and so much more! Camp counselor staff will range from late-teens with an interest in child education, paired with experienced women/teachers in the community. Visit our website to see a more detailed curriculum for the camp for older kids. Multiple-session discount. Sign up for several sessions—these camp mornings are never the same. Location: 11150 Prospect Rd. 80501. To view schedule and register online, go to www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call (303) 774-8001.

Sunflower Kids Art Studio

Boulder. For ages 5-12. Weekly day camps. Come join us for the summer of inspiration, creation, and fun at our bright and spacious studio space! Each week we will focus on one of the ten interesting subjects and cre-ate an artwork based on that theme. Choose from Impressionists, Famous Fairy Tales, African Art, Print Making, and so much more. Equipment needed: Lunch, water bot-tle, smock. Location: 5345 Arapahoe Ave. 80303. Call (720) 939-7545 or e-mail [email protected] or please check out www.artsunflower.com for more information.

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

Sunrise Anglers, LLCKids Fly Fishing Camps

Boulder. For ages 7-16. Day camp and overnight camps. Starting the first week of June. M-F. 8 am to 4 pm (flexible). Sunrise Anglers offers your child the adventure of their summer 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. Cost: $350-$500. Call Thomas at (303) 532-9111, or Katie Beamon at (970) 371-3297, e-mail us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.sunriseanglers.com for more information.

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The Patchwork SchoolSummer Camps

Louisville. Ages 1-12. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Once again, The Patchwork School will be offering various weeks of summer camp fun! Join us for outdoor exploration, gardening, water, mud, and more. Location: 1428 Main Street, 80027. Call (720) 271-6729 or please e-mail [email protected] or check out our website at www.thepatchworkschool.com for more information.

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 of 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 e-mail us at [email protected]

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 pre-school 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 e-mail [email protected] or see our website at www.treehouselearning.com for more details. See ad.

Triple Creek Ranch Drill Team Horse Camp

Dancing with Horses!Longmont. Day camp. Ages 9-15. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. July 8-12th. Drill team is a choreographed ride to music, and riders are challenged to ride in sync, performing basic maneuvers as a group while on horse-back. This will sharpen rider’s control of the horses speed and movement while working as a team. Friday afternoon performance. Camper’s confidence will soar. Cost: $500/nonrefundable deposit of $200. All materials for costumes provided. Camp T-shirt made by campers. Campers bring sack lunches and water bottles. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd, 80503. Maximum 10 children per camp. Riders must be able to walk/trot with control and some canter work. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or e-mail@[email protected] or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or please check out triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings.

Triple Creek Ranch Fantasy Horse Camp

Longmont. Day camp. Ages 7-12. M-F. 9 am to 2 pm. Camp 1: June 10-14th; Camp 2: June 24-29; Camp 3: July 22-26. Last year we sold out all the camps! Little girls dream of magical horses. Learn about fan-tasy horses, their magic, enchantments, & powers! Create new identities transform-ing into enchanted riders on their assigned fantasy horse. Theatrical performance on Friday, wearing their designed costume! Riding daily, improving horsemanship skills, costume design, acting, building confidence and having fun. Cost: $500/nonrefundable deposit of $200. All materials for costumes provided, camp T-shirt made by camp-ers. Campers bring sack lunches and water bottles. Location: 4255 Nelson Rd, 80503. Maximum 10 children per camp, beginner to advanced riding level. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or please do e-mail us at [email protected] or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or triplecreek-ranch.com for bookings.

Triple Creek Ranch Youth Horse 1- & 2-Day

WorkshopsLongmont. Day camp. Ages 6-12. May 24th to August 6th. There is a lot to learn about horses other than just riding to become well-rounded in equine educa-tion. Offering half-day workshops, level 1 and level 2, that expand on your child’s knowledge with more “hands-on” experi-ences, as well as classroom education, which support your child’s need to understand horses and how they think. Build confi-dence, learn to be in control/safety concerns, Teamwork, leadership and sense of commu-nity, Responsibility! $125 per day or $200 for two. (Monday/Tuesday sign-up). Bring lunch, jeans/riding pants, riding boots, sun-block, and water bottle. Helmets are manda-tory and can be borrowed from the ranch. Call Tami Stockwell at (720) 308-3113 or please do e-mail us at [email protected] or call TCR at (303) 444-4291 or check out triplecreek-ranch.com for dates and bookings.

Wild Earth’s ChildrenBoulder. Ages 4-7 and 7-12. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 2:30 pm. For children to explore and reconnect deeply with nature. We’ll be telling stories, playing games, and enjoying adven-tures! Children will discover fire by friction, shelters, tracking animals, and bird language, and create bows and arrows and many other awesome skills. Equipment needed: Outdoor clothing, water bottle, food. Call Simon Har-rison at (303) 823-0875 or check out www.wildearthschildren.org

YMCA of Boulder ValleyBVSD Lifelong Learning

Day CampBoulder Valley area. New this summer, the YMCA of Boulder Valley and BVSD Lifelong Learning are combining opportuni-ties for your children. Full-day and half-day options available. Camp choices include: Summer Fun Academy, Junior Chefs, Create & Craft, Dance & Drama, Science

Adventures, Art & Architecture. Held at BVSD Elementary Schools. Call (303) 443-4474, or visit www.ymcabv.org for more

information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Santa Maria

Overnight CampNear Bailey, CO. Ages 6-16. Overnight summer camp. One-week and two-week in-camp and adventure trip sessions. ACA accredited and licensed by the State of Colorado. An overnight camp experience created with a focus on youth development. Campers will have an opportunity to par-ticipate in a variety of activities, includ-ing hiking, backpacking, climbing, horse-back riding, rafting, kayaking, swimming, art, drama, and sports. Our goal is to pro-vide campers with experiences that sup-port their growth and help them develop relationship, leadership, and decision-mak-ing skills. Location: 51321 US HWY 285, 80448 (45 minutes west of Denver). E-mail [email protected] or call (303) 413-9622 or check out www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder ValleyFun in the Sun Day Camp

Boulder Valley area. For children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. At YMCA “Fun in the Sun” programs we focus on lots of outdoor summer fun and games, where children learn and develop new skills through special activities, a variety of games and crafts, and exciting field trips. Camp is held in various elementary school loca-tions throughout Boulder County. Weekly themes, field trips, swimming, outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science. Three age-appropri-ate groups. For more information about Fun in the Sun programs call (303) 443-4474 or visit www.ymcabv.org. See ad.

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YMCA of Boulder ValleySpecialty Summer

Day CampsBoulder Valley area. For children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. At YMCA “Fun in the Sun” programs we focus on lots of outdoor summer fun and games, where children learn and develop new skills through special activities, a variety of games and crafts, and exciting field trips. Camp is held in various elementary school loca-tions throughout Boulder County. Weekly themes, field trips, swimming, outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science. Three age-appropri-ate groups. For more information about Fun in the Sun programs call (303) 443-4474 or visit www.ymcabv.org. See ad.

Young Artists at WorkBoulder. For ages 5-8, 9-12. Half- and full-day art-making workshops offered during the weeks of June 3 to August 9. M-F. 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm, Lunch Bunch, from noon to 1 pm. Hands-on art-making camp, featuring small, individualized workshops, designed by visiting artists around inspired themes and the museum’s exhibitions. Week-ly workshops will focus on collage, painting, sculpture, photography, and fiber art, among other media. Weekly student exhibition and reception for families in the museum. $140, $120 Members, $25 Lunch Bunch. Receive a 5% discount when you enroll more than one child in the same family in camp together. Contact the museum at (303) 443-2122 or [email protected]. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and more information.

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Acorn School for Early Childhood Development—Boulder

2845 Wilderness Place (303) 938-8233 Contact - Kathy AzevedoAges: 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. 4-star Qualistar rated center.NAEYC accredited. Now enrolling all ages. www.facebook.com/theacornschoolW: 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: 21/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pmAutana Preschool is a bilingual Montessori home-based preschool. We offer a warm and loving home atmosphere, Montessori learning areas, education for peace, joy of learning, Spanish (bilingual staff), nature-oriented activities, a strong sense of community, and a veg-etable and flower garden. W: www.autanaschool.comE: [email protected]

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7505 Contact - Emily ArmiakAges: 2 yrs 9 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 pm. Our 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

Boulder Bilingual Child Care & Preschool—Boulder2700 29th Street (303) 815-8086 Contact-Patricia Swanson Ages: 1 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.A multicultural family environment with many daily educational activities. Homemade healthy food prepared fresh every day. Our director, Patricia Swanson, has been working with children since 1995 and would like to invite you to check out her latest and great-est achievement—our beautiful new child care facility. Please call for an appointment.W: www.BoulderBilingualChildcare.comE: [email protected]

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder4820 Nautilus Court N. (303) 527-4931 x248 Contact- Susan BoyleAges: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/CampProgram Days: M-F Preschool Hours: 8 am to 1 pm or 3 pmBefore- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS and ACIS. Small class size, one-on-one attention and a welcoming and caring environment distinguishes the preschool program at BCD. Inviting classrooms and creative outdoor spaces encourage active par-ticipation in a mix of activities and materials designed to enhance children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. The academically based curriculum is a mix of teacher-directed/child-initiated activity. Summer camp available in June and July.W: bouldercountryday.org E: [email protected]

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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. Full-time option is available.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]

Cottage Schools Preschool & Child Care—Boulder/Longmont805 30th Street/1301 North St (Boulder) 1941 Terry St.(Longmont)Boulder (303) 449-4380/(303) 546-6814/Longmont (303) 651-3780Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: A variety of schedules available. Known in Boulder and Longmont for their “home-away-from-home” atmosphere combined with their balanced learning pro-grams, the Cottage Schools offer quality education and nurturing child care. Whether in their Montessori program in Longmont or their creative curriculum program in Boulder, the children enjoy a happy and relaxing environment, where they develop their poten-tials and their natural enthusiasm for learning. The dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and caretakers are committed to guiding the children’s exploration, creative expression, social and emotional growth, and early academic learning in a way that leads to chil-dren’s feelings of success and self-confidence.

Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder

Boulder (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 empow-ers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nurturing both intellect and spirit using the Love & Logic approach, your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teach-ers. Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day pre-K program on Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kinder-garten. Summer programs available for ages 2 1/2 - 8. Maximum enroll-ment of 15 children.

Boulder County Head Start—Boulder3482 N. Broadway (720) 564-2210 Contact - Susi GrittonAges: 3-5 Licensed September - MayProgram Days: M-F (full-day) or Tu-F (half-day).Boulder County Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive (health, nutri-tion, family supports, social/ emotional, and physical development) preschool. In addition to a quality experience that supports school readiness skills for your child, we believe our job is to help families connect with resources and support families’ engagement in their child’s education. Income guidelines for eligibility apply. Se habla Espanol.W: www.bouldercounty.org E: [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 2 1/2 -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]


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

Forest Park Montessori School—Lafayette2687 North Park Dr. (303) 928-9990 Contact - Christine Lowry, M.Ed.Ages: 21/2 - 7 Licensed August through May/SummerCampProgram Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with early and aftercare. Half- and full-day programs and 3-day/week+ programs. Afternoon special classes in yoga, PE, Spanish, music, art, cooking, and gardening. FPMS is an authentic Montessori school that is a full member of the American Montessori Society with fully credentialed teachers. The curriculum and environment nurtures creative thinking, positive and peaceful social interactions, and individualized instruction that gives each child the opportunity to learn, develop, and accomplish at his or her own pace. Active parent community with monthly parenting classes, many volunteer opportunities, and a parent board of direc-tors. FPMS does not discriminate on any basis. W: www.forestparkmontessori.org

Friends’ School—Boulder5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle FriedmanAges: 3-5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer CampProgram Days and Hours: Call for days and times.A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hands, and heart. Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid avail-able. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.W: www.friendsschoolboulder.org E: [email protected]

Gateway Montessori School—Longmont1500 9th Avenue (303) 772-3864 Contact - Linda Gottschalk Ages: 2.5 to 6 State Licensed September through MayProgram Days: M-F . Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 am/12:45 to 3:45 pm.4 or 5 half-day programs. M-Th or M-F.Offering an authentic Montessori morning or afternoon part-day program, plus an extended-day kindergarten for 5-year-olds in their 2nd or 3rd year at Gateway.W: www.gatewaymontessorischool.net E: [email protected]

Meadowdale Kinderhaus—Niwot7378 Meadowdale Drive (303) 827-6292 Contact - Stacie SchaeferAges: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-roundHours: M-W, 9 am to 1 pm (extended care available till 3 pm)Waldorf-inspired home preschool located in Niwot. Nurturing and protecting childhood in a small group setting is a key element to our Kinderhaus. Play is the heart of the program, and life is the curriculum. Offering a mixed-age program in a beautiful nurturing environment. Children experience baking, painting, finger plays, sto-ries, gardening, and tending to gentle farm animals. Media-free and wholesome organic snack and lunch are provided.

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 teacher, breakfast, lunch, snack. Infant Center has a 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to students, newly renovated! Three developmental rooms—newborns, crawlers, and walkers.“Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Each child moves at his own pace to each developmentally appropriate group. Come visit us for a personal tour.



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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-day programs, with before- & after-school care. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environ-ment 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 member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified and have extensive classroom experience. We have a bilingual English/Spanish program in our preschool classroom. Music is each offered 2 morn-ings a week. Schedule a tour today! W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: [email protected]

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Ann KasunichAges: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 12months-3 years and 3-5 years. Hours: Full day: 8:15 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:15 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has con-tinuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus.W: www.mountainshadows.org E: [email protected]

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]

StarSong LifeWays Child Care & Preschool—BoulderNorth Boulder (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, imaginative play, storytelling, gardening, and plenty of time outside. Organic lunch provided. W: www.starsong-lifeways.comE: [email protected]

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Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder1020 Portland Pl. (303) 709-0549 Contact - Rita Batisteor Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911Ages: 0-6+ Licensed August - May, plus campProgram Days: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. (2-, 3- and 5-day options).August 15th - May 31st, Summer camp: June 1st - August 15th.Nature and community-based program with experiential learning as the touchstone. All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided. Student/Teacher Ratio 3:1.W: www.strawberryfarmboulder.comE: [email protected]

St. Stephen’s Wonder Kids Preschool & Child Care—Longmont1303 S. Bross Ln. (303) 776-1072 ext. 5 Contact - Heidi Wagner Ages: 2 yrs- 12 yrs Licensed Year-roundHours: 6 am to 6 pm. Preschool Hours T/W/TH 8:30-11:30 am. Family flexible schedules for child care program full & part time. Child care open year-round.The goal of St. Stephen’s is to develop each child’s mind, body, and spirit, while establishing strong foundations of knowledge and posi-tive self-image in a creative, loving, Christian environment. We offer small class sizes with experienced certified teachers. Now scheduling tours.W: www.ststephenswonderkids.orgE: [email protected]


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Sunflower Farm Homeschool/Enrichment Program—Longmont

11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - BrenAges: 5 to 9 yrs Closed during the summerProgram Days and Hours: M-Th. Choose one day or several.This program provides a broad overview of everyday rural lifestyle and sustainable living. This includes organic food production as well as traditional farm trades and skills. Activities will vary accord-ing to the season and student interest. If your child loves animals, then this is the program for him/her. We will participate daily in the everyday routines of a working farm, including the care and feeding of animals—big and small. Of course, we will always make time to incorporate good, old-fashioned play. Sensitivity and respect toward unschooling is addressed. To view schedule and register please check out our website. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.comE: [email protected]


Sunflower Farm Sprouthouse Drop-Off Program—Longmont

11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - BrenAges: 2.5 to 5 yrs Year-roundProgram Days and Hours: M-F. Choose 1 class per week or several.Mornings: 9 am to 1 pm, Afternoons: 1:30 to 4 pm This is an early childhood, outdoor, nature program. Even on cold days, we bundle up and walk the farm, feed animals, build snow-men, collect eggs, climb the giant tree house, catch toads, or follow bugs. Inside activities include books, blocks, and a recycled creative art building, where children choose from painting, woodworking, sculpting, fabric art, sensory materials, and more! This is a drop-off program, however, parents are welcome to stay anytime. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.comE: [email protected]

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie EllmanAges: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Part-time schedules avail-able.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]

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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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]

Friends’ School—Boulder5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle FriedmanAges: K-5th grade Licensed & Accredited Aug - May/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pmAftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pmA 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: 1 - 9th grade Licensed August - May/Summer programProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pmHillside provides specialized, research-based instruction for students with learning differences such as dyslexia in grades 1-9, in a caring, supportive environment. Experiencing real academic growth allows our students to discover their full potential and become successful learners in all academic areas.W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: [email protected]

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Alexander 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: 8 am to 3:25 pm, plus After-School Academy.A well-rounded, Renaissance approach. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1, daily enrichment (art, music, computers, library, foreign language, sports), stimulating academics, superb teachers.W: www.dawsonschool.org E: [email protected]

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Pat BakerAges: 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]

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact - Susan BoyleAges: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15.Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School. Situated on a picturesque, safe, and private 5.5-acre campus, Boulder Country Day School is a small, independent school that provides a well-rounded classical education distinguished by academic excellence and social development in a caring and supportive learning environment. Summer camp in June and July.W: bouldercountryday.org E: [email protected]

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Mountain Peak Private 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 am to 6 pm MPPS is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Recognizing that each child is unique, MPPS entitles its teachers 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 nur-turing 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]

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Ann KasunichAges: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 12 months-3 years and 3-5 years.Hours: Full day: 8:15 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:15 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while devel-oping skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your per-sonal tour of our campus.W: www.mountainshadows.org E: [email protected]

The Patchwork School—Louisville1428 Main St. (720) 271-6729 Contact - Michele Beach/Elizabeth BakerAges: K-5, Preschool and Toddlers August - MayProgram 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 a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado. We offer full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 to 12 years old, including kindergarten through 5th grade, as well as homeschooler programs. Our philosophy is composed of principles from Democratic Education, Reggio Emilia, and Humane Education. We are committed to preserving every person’s right to a life of self-direction, meaning, and joy.W: www.thepatchworkschool.comE: [email protected]

Tiny Tim Center—Longmont611 Korte Pkwy (303) 776-7417 Contact - CindyAges: 2.5 to 6 Qualistar and NAEYC accreditationHours: M-F: 7:30 am to 6 pm. Half- and full-day options & kindergarten.Preschool offering an inclusive classroom environment for both special needs and typical children. Low teacher to student ratios. Scholarships available to families who qualify.W: www.tinytimcenter.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 - 102775 ValmontNew larger location! Parties designed with your child in mind. Art parties with high-quality mate-rials and lots of fun for all for 11/2 hours. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 30 children. Optional extras of cakes, invitations, and gluten-free treats. Bright and spacious facility.Hours: Saturday morning and after-noon slots available.Contact: [email protected] www.openartsclementine.org

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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 amaz-ing adventure filled with riddles, dueling, interesting characters, and challenging games. Offering summer quests and birthday par-ties since 1995. Serving Boulder, Denver, and Surrounding Realms. For more information, vis it RenaissanceAdventures.com or call 303-786-9216.

Fun in a BubbleAges: 4 and upWiggle and giggle with your kids! Fun for family members of all ages! Have a party where your family can learn the art of bubb-lology. Your child will experience and learn how to make “unbreak-able” bubbles, make wands out of household items, stand in a bubble, make a smiley face and exotic shape bubbles, and many more activities. Children have had so much fun they ask, “Do we have to go eat cake?” Nancy will travel to your party site in Boulder County and surrounding areas. Call for fees.Contact: Nancy Winkler [email protected]

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Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties

Ages: 3 - 10111 W. Baseline RoadBirthday Parties at the Recreation Center on Saturdays or Sundays. Choose from skateboarding, swim-ming, or gymnastics! Price includes 1-1/2 hours in the party room/skatepark, cake, candles, table-cloth, paper goods, and one of 12 special party “themes.” Fees: $100-185. Contact: Heide Barrowman [email protected]/recreation

Dog House MusicAges: 5 and up525 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]

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Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Ages: 3 and up1816 Boston AvenueOne hour of gymnastics fun, 45 minutes in the party room!! Trapeze, ropes, trampolines, foam pit! Rock climbing and dance par-ties also available. Fees: Prices start at $130.Contact: Staff [email protected]

ICPoniesAges: 5 - 118590 N 87th StreetParties include pony rides, barrel train ride, crafts, and many more fun activities. Check out our web-site for more information, testimo-nials, and prices. Family day/night and classroom parties also avail-able.Contact: Isabel or [email protected] icponies.com

Triple Creek RanchHorse Birthday Parties

Ages: 4 -124255 Nelson Road2.5 Hours Party: “Paint-A-Dandy” for up to 10 children, ages 4 and up. Join the fun of games, play-ing with the mini horses and painting the special B-day horse,

Dandy, along with a lead line ride! Of course it’s washable paint! $350.00. 2-Hour Party: “Cowgirl Up” for girls ages 12 and up,For those too old for painting ponies! 6 girls team up for games on horseback with 3 horses! Fun and upbeat memories with friends that they continue to talk about over and over! $300.00. All the information and pictures you need on the web page! Kids and parents leave saying it’s the best parties and setting they have ever been too! Fast moving, FUN, lasting memories and smiles! With years of experience, TCR takes great pride in our parties, to make sure all the extra touches are there for your guest!$100 deposit required. Everyone will enjoy being at Triple Creek Ranch!Contact: Lynn McChesney [email protected] www.triplecreek-ranch.com

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Mountain KidsGymnastic-Themed

PartiesAges: 2-10 yrs474 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]

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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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After-School Programs

Dance

Arts & ScienceCU 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. 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+C: Kendra MotsingerP: 303-443-0028

Boulder/Broomfield Ages: AllJoin our dance family, where EVERYONE is a star! Dance

Sunflower Kids art Studio

BoulderAges: 3.5-155345 Arapahoe Avenue #6Our children are taught in small, cozy groups, which allows each child to explore at their own pace and receive individual attention from the instructor. Sunflower Kids teaches children everything they need to know to create paintings that both kids and parents will be proud of.Hours: Classes held every day.Please see our schedule andonline gallery for more infor-mation.C: Lika [email protected]: 720-939-7545

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WilD earth’S ChilDren

Boulder CountyAges: 4-17, plus family outingsPrimitive Skills & Nature Awareness. Reconnect with the earth through primitive skills & nature awareness. Experience the natural world as never before. Fire by friction, wild edibles, tracking, adventures, and more.Hours: Ongoing programs, check our website for details.C: Simon [email protected] www.wildearthschildren.orgP: 303-823-0875

Boulder valley School DistrictBoulder Valley

Ages: 6-12Spring Break and No-School Day camps offered for chil-dren ages 6-12 by BVSD Kids Lifelong Learning. After-school classes are also available at several BVSD schools. Choose from LEGOS™, Visual Arts, Science, and Music. Please visit our website for complete class listings, locations, and times. Registration is available online at www.bvsd.org/LLL or by call-ing our number below.Program Days: M-FC: Lifelong Learning [email protected]/LLLP: 720-561-5968

Clementine art ClassesBoulder

Ages: Children to adults2775 ValmontClementine Studio™ is a full-time, art enrichment program with hands-on, multimedia programs that encourage inde-pendent exploration of age-appropriate art materials in a nurturing and inspiring environ-ment. Weekly classes, work-shops, camps, parties, 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

IRISSTUDIO

iriS StUDioBoulder

Ages: 5-11Kids’ Art Classes. Pam Porter has her master’s in art educa-tion and offers classes in her beautiful studio that are cre-ative, process-oriented, and lots of fun! Located 1/2 block west of Foothill Elementary School. Pam can meet and walk with Foothill students to the studio.Days and Hours: After school on weekdays. Holiday and sum-mer camp schedules. Birthday parties, too!C: Pam [email protected] www.irisstudiokids.comP: 303-402-9556

Feet on the earthBoulder County

Ages: AllAfter-school & family pro-grams. Join us for adventures that connect you with nature, yourself, and community! Discover your own connec-tion to the natural world, build confidence being outdoors, and experience positive authentic community while learning ancient skills for living close to the earth. Edible & medicinal plants, animal tracking, primi-tive skills, nature crafts, games, songs, stories, and more. Co-ed, girls, and boys programs.C: Lorene [email protected] www.FeetOnTheEarth.orgP: 303-642-0562


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BOULDER GUITAR STUDIO Boulder

Ages: 6 and upGuitar and bass guitar lessons for all ages, styles, & levels. Learn your favorite songs & the fundamentals, techniques, theory, & reading skills behind them. Custom approach deter-mining your interests & focus on having fun while reaching goals. Fees: $30 per 30 min-utes, $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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BALLET SCHOOL Boulder

Ages: 3-182590 Walnut Street Treat your child to an oppor-tunity to study with experts at the Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School. We offer ballet training for students ages 3 to 18. Classes range from kinder dance, kinder motion, ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to the unique and exciting Lemon Sponge Cake LAB program. Learn unique choreography with on-stage performances.Days/Hours: M-Sat with after-school hours.C: Jenifer [email protected]: 303-545-2298

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MOUNTAIN KIDS GyMNASTICS &

DANCE Louisville

Ages: 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]: 303-665-8287

AIRBORNE GyMNASTICS &

DANCELongmont

Ages: All1816 Boston AvenueDance, gymnastics, cheer skills, and rock-climbing classes for children. After-school and Saturday classes available.C: Staff [email protected]: 303-651-1456

SUCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDSBoulder

Ages: 6-16Interactive, fun workshops for kids. Helping kids gain commu-nication skills, reduce aggres-sion, decrease behavior issues, and build friendships. SECRETS OF FRIENDSHIP: Six Skills to Make and Keep Friends. ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER: Strategies to Deal with Anger.Days & Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 pm, 5 sessions.Fees: $175. ($150 early regis-tration).C: Sherry [email protected]/sLewisCounselorLinkedIn.com/in/SherryLewisCounselor Twitter.com/sLewisCounselorP: 303-915-4421

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Congregation Nevei Kodesh—Boulder

Ages: 6-13 years3269 28th Street We provide Nevei Yeladim (Oasis for Children), a Jewish Renewal school with innovative programs in Hebrew, Jewish culture, and Torah study, designed to inspire, delight, and nourish your child’s spiritual growth.Program Days: Sun-Th.Hours: afternoons/eve.C: Sue [email protected] P: 303-443-4567

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JACOBSDANCE Boulder

Ages: 9 to AdultDairy Center for the Arts, Studio #3BEGINNING YOUTH MODERN/JAZZ DANCE on Wednesdays for ages 9 and up. Beginning level Modern/Jazz dance class teaching techniques of ballet mixed in with tradi-tional and contemporary styles of modern and jazz. Great for young aspiring beginning danc-ers, located at the Community Dance Collective at 2020B BEGINNING MODERN/JAZZ DANCE CLASS on Sundays for ages 14 and up. Perfect for teens and adults wanting to learn traditional and contem-porary styles of modern and jazz dance, located at Boulder Ballet at the Dairy Center for the Arts, Studio #3.Fees: $15 drop-in and $12 for 5 or more classes card.Hours: From 4-5:15 pm. C: Tracey Jacobs [email protected] P: 303-909-5480

AFTERBEAT DRUM SCHOOLLouisville

Ages: 8 and upPrivate lessons in a creative environment, tailored to your

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with our expertly trained staff, receive personalized evalua-tions and recommendations for continual development, and watch your dancer grow. Live video observation! All ages and abilities! Class types include jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom, and more. Others include preschool ages, boys only, all-star poms, “GLEE” boot camp, as well as opportunities for competitive and performing teams. Plenty of offerings to work for tight family schedules. Monthly packages and single-class pric-ing available! Check out our state-of-the-art facilities today and schedule your studio tour with a one-on-one meeting. [email protected] www.elitedanceacademy.net/bckP: 303-442-3745

child’s unique learning style. All levels and abilities welcome. Berklee College of Music gradu-ate with 20 years of teaching experience. Ask about sum-mer camp and group lessons! Located in downtown Louisville next to The Art Underground.Hours: Weekday afternoons/evenings & Saturdays C: Christopher Beers [email protected] www.afterbeatdrumschool.comP: 720-837-5410

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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®Central Boulder

Ages: Mixed ages, birth through 4 years.Research-based early childhood music & movement program, incorporating singing, move-ment, and instrument play for children & caregivers. Siblings welcome. Free demo by appointment. Weekly 45-minute classes. Weekday morn-ings, Saturday morning, and evening times. Register online.C: Jane Smolenswww.mountainsongmusic.comP: 303-413-1120

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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

MUSIC TOGETHER® BIG KIDS

BoulderAges: 5-7The next musical step for your 5-, 6- or 7-year-old. The Big Kids class blends elements of the beloved Music Together® curriculum with new musical activities perfect for older chil-dren. Classes integrate singing, movement, creative expression, drumming, and tonal/rhythmic solfége. This is primarily drop-off class, though parents are wel-come to stay if need be.C: Jane Smolenswww.mountainsongmusic.comP: 303-413-1120

ROSE GARDEN MUSIC

North BoulderAges: 4 to 84Deep LOVE of teaching mu-sic in a joy-filled, humorous way that leads to success & musicality for each student. Individualized, customized program that focuses on intrin-sic motivation. Performance opportunities, emotionally safe, nonjudgmental, support-ive, and happy environment. Extensive background in piano performance, composition, pedagogy, psychology, & child-hood development has proven invaluable with children of all ages as well as adult students! NPR endorsement.Hours: By appointmentC: Jessica [email protected] P: 303-442-2690

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

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SANDy BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO

Niwota) Intro to Flute, 6 weeks.b) Intro to Violin, 8 weeks.c) Intro to Music, 1 semester – explore flute, violin, or piano.d) Penny Whistle Program – ideal class for ages 3 to 6.Fees:$10/class. Pay by session.Call for current class times. C: Sandy BurrellP: 303-652-3287

ROCKy MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR

MUSICAL ARTS Lafayette

Ages: All200 E. Baseline RoadLessons, classes, and en-sembles. Full member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, RMCMA is committed to providing high- quality musical experiences for people of all ages, abilities, cul-tural backgrounds, and finan-cial circumstances. We value excellence in arts education and access for all members of the community.Hours: M-F, 9 am - 9 pm C: Nancy Brace [email protected] P: 303-665-0599

ILLUMINATA MUSICSIMPLy MUSIC

LongmontAges: 6 and up Simply Music is a revolutionary Australian-developed piano and keyboard method that offers a breakthrough in music educa-tion. Licensed Simply Music teacher. Please visit our web-site for more information.Hours: M-F C: Brenda diZerega [email protected] www.illuminatamusic.musicteachershelper.comP: 303-776-6651

ILLUMINATA MUSICKINDERMUSIK

LongmontAges: birth to 7 Kindermusik at St. Stephen’s Preschool. Music and move-ment classes. Licensed Kinder-musik teacher. Hours: Mornings, M-FC: Brenda diZerega [email protected] www.illuminatamusic.musicteachershelper.comP: 303-776-6651


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BoulderAges: 7 and up1790 30th Street, #235 Is your child struggling with reading, diagnosed with dys-lexia, behind in math,experiencing difficulty put-ting thoughts into words? We help where traditional tutoring can’t. Our multi-sensory methods get results quickly that last a lifetime. An average student will achieve a 2-grade-level increase in just a few weeks of intensive instruction. Hours: M-F, 9 am-6 pm C: Deborah Kratovil learningpathwayscolorado@comcast.netwww.learningpathwayscolorado.com P: 303-499-1941

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INFANT AQUATICSLongmont

Ages: 6 months and up.Diagonal 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

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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ROCKy MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS

BoulderAges: 5-155311 Western Ave., Ste. D(near Arapahoe & 55th)Boulder’s premiere children’s theater offers Boulder’s best theatrical training in acting & auditioning, musical theater, improvisation, voice, dance, & more. After-school pro-grams, school-day-off camps, and summer camps. C: Stuart [email protected] www.theaterforkids.net P: 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, spe-cial summer camps & SAT/ACT math prep programs. WARNING: Your child could become crazy about math!Hours: 3 to 7 pm, M-Th; Sundays, 1:30 to 5:30 pmC: 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. Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pmC: Staff [email protected] P: 303-444-8422

COLORADO SHAKESPEARE

FESTIvAL SCHOOL OF THEATRE

BoulderAges: 8-18.The Colorado Shakespeare Fes-tival Education Department of-fers classes and private coach-ing sessions for kids, teens, and adults year-round. Classes include Costume Design, Shake-speare’s Fools, and Shakespeare in Production: Cymbeline. Space is limited! Days: Call for schedule.C: Amanda Giguere [email protected]/education-outreach/schoolP: 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.C: Callie Holcomb [email protected]: 303-440-7946 (SWIM)

JOy IN MOTIONBoulder

Ages: All4800 Baseline Rd. Suite D206 Boulder’s newest wellness movement studio; committed to all ages. Starting with prena-tal through seniors. We believe that through movement we find health, no matter your age or ability.Hours: Call for times.C: Jackie Diner [email protected] www.joyinmotion.coP: 720-428-8612

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Spring Calendar of Events

ART/MUSEUMSFebruary 1—GoldenGolden’s First Friday event in historic downtown Golden fea-turing several exhibits openings, including the 75th anniversary of the “Face to Face: Contemporary Portraits of Legendary People of Golden” at the Golden History Center, “Surface Explorations” at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and “Oskate Wicasa – One Who Performs” at the Buffalo Bill Museum. Check out www.VisitGolden.com for more infor-mation and a complete calendar of events.

February 15—Denver Children’s Museum of Denver 3,2,1... Blast Off!, for ages 2-8, at 9 am, located at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. Our rocket sci-ence exhibit is coming back! Build, launch and test your own ROCKETS and other flying, float-ing creations to learn about aero-dynamics, physics, technology and engineering. Call Rachael Fischer at (303) 561-0101 or e-mail [email protected] or check out mychildsmuseum.org/exhibits/ for more information.

February 15—DenverReturn to the Ice Age at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age opens. From the Field Museum in Chicago. Check out www.dmns.org, or call (303) 370-6000 for more information.

February 18—Lafayette WOW! Chi ldren’s Museum Chinese New Year Celebration for all ages, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Help us celebrate the year of the snake with a special Chinese New Year lion dance performance by the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association. Chinese New Year crafts also available. Included with museum admission. Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or please check us out online at www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

Tu/W/F—LongmontDiscovery Days at 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm, at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive drop-in program encourages chil-dren (ages 2-5) to engage in cre-ative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their par-

ents. 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.

Ongoing—Louisville Louisville Historical Museum at 1001 Main Street. Museum Hours: T/W/Th, & 1st Saturday of every month, 10 am-3 pm. Free. Tours available. Call Carol Gleeson at (303) 665-9048 or e-mail [email protected] or www.ci.louisville.co.us/museum.htm for more information.

BOOKS ’n’STORYTELLING

February 9—Boulder George Reyno lds /Meadows Branch Libraries Mad Science: Fire and Ice for ages 4-12, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./4800 Baseline. Discover the cool chemistry in the states of matter and learn the basics of air pressure. This exciting and high-energy interactive show will amaze and entertain chil-dren of all ages! No reservations required. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or please e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderlibrary.org

M/TH/SAT—Boulder Boulder Public Library story times at 10:15 am, located at Main, Reynolds, & Meadows Branches. For all ages, but designed for ages 5 & under. Sat stories in Spanish/English. Main Library, Marcelee Gralapp Children’s Library: M, TH, Sat, at 10:15 am, Reynolds Branch Library: TU at 10:15 am, Meadows Branch Library. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or e-mail [email protected] or boulderlibrary.org/youth/for more information.

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

T/W/TH—Louisville Louisville Public Library pre-school story time on T/W for ages 3-6, at 10:30 am and 1 pm, located at 951 Spruce. 30-minute sessions with theme-based stories, includ-ing fingerplays, feltboard, and songs. Also, for ages 12 mos-3 yrs, at 10:30 am on TH, twenty minutes of brief stories, songs, fingerplays, or feltboard. Call Michele Kolman-Weber at (303)-335-4821 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.ci.louisville.co.us for more information.

Wednesdays—Thornton Rangeview Library—Thornton Branch story time for ages 3 to 6 at 10:30 am & 1 pm, located at 8992 Washington St. Children’s librarian reads a story, and then the children do a craft with a related theme. Call Ann Myers at (303) 288-2001 or e-mail [email protected] or www.rangeviewld.org

Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please e-mail [email protected] for more infor-mation or check out boulderlibrary.org/youth/for more information.

CLASSES ’n’WORKSHOPS

February 6 to April 30—Boulder A Place to B Studio So Rim Kung Fu for ages 7 to 18, W/Th, from 4:30-5:30, located at 1750 30th St. Gentle discipline for the mind and body, old world knowledge and values. Skills beyond ordinary martial arts, Reiki, Taiko drums, Korean and Chinese terms, aware-ness. Call Sa Bom Nim at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or please check us out online www.boulderdancestudio.com

February 14 to March 14—Boulder Shalom Baby/Boulder JCC Mini Chefs Cooking for ages 2.5-4, from 10:15-11 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Does your toddler want to help out in the kitchen? In this class, kids will learn to measure, mix, stir, and cook from

scratch. This is a hands-on class where we get to eat our creations. Please let us know of any allergies when registering. Class maxium of 8 kids. Call (720) 364-1812 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org

February 23—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Junior Ranger Adventures for ages 6-12, from 11 am to 1 pm, located at Mud Lake Open Space. Calling all snow-loving kids! We help you be safe and prepared for all the adventures the cold weath-er can bring. A day of fun as you complete winter challenges and become a Junior Ranger! Parent or guardian must be present. Pre-registration is required. Please visit www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/register. Call Ranger Erin O’Leary at (720) 352-7041 or please e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org

February 23—Westminster Butterfly Pavilion Bugs We Love for all ages, from at 9 am to 5 pm, located at 6252 W. 104th Avenue. Get cozy with some of the most enamoring animals on the plan-et! Festivities include scavenger hunts, cockroach races, crafts and giveaways. Plus the chance to get up close and personal with the bugs we love! Call Gail Neujahr at (303) 469-5441, or you can e-mail [email protected] for more information please check out www.butterflies.org

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and chil-dren, on M: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: W: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: F: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 play group 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.

M/T/W—Boulder/LongmontHospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties Healing Circles Grief Groups for ages 6-18, evenings. Healing Circles provides grief-support groups for children, teens, and parents. Donation requested. Call (303) 604-5300 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.hospicecareonline.org for more information.

1st/3rd Thursdays—Longmont Calvary MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), bimonthly meet-ings for moms of children ages


BOULDER COUnty KiDs0-5, from 9 to 11:30 am, at 2101 Gay Street. MOPS is dedicated to encouraging moms of young chil-dren. Find friendship and accep-tance where we understand that “mothering matters.” Child care provided. Call Rene or Lauren at (303) 776-2400 or please e-mail [email protected]

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.

1st Tuesdays—North DenverICAN of Colorado—monthly meetings for adults, from 7 pm to 10 pm, at 3131 Osceola Street. A safe forum for information on pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Women who have experienced a cesarean can share their feelings, and expectant parents can dis-cuss birth options, with the latest research relating to cesarean and VBAC. Call Kristi R. Conroy at (303) 477-6243 or please e-mail [email protected]

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.

2nd Tuesdays—Lafayette La Leche League of Lafayette holds monthly breast-feeding support meetings for all ages at 9:30 am, at 100 West S. Boulder Rd. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Linda Peirce at (303) 499-0680 or check out lafayettelll.wordpress.com

2nd Wednesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder month-ly breast-feeding support group meets from 6:30 to 8 pm, located at 4394 Apple Court. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Amanda at (303) 666-6850 or e-mail [email protected] 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! For more informa-tion check out www.meetup.com/Mothers-More-Boulder-County

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.

4th Tuesdays—Erie La Leche League of Erie monthly breast-feeding support group for all ages, at 10 am, located at the Community Library meeting room. Information, education, and support to all women who are interested in breast-feeding. Babies and children always welcome! Call Linda at (303) 499-0680, or [email protected] or erielll.wordpress.com

1st & 3rd Saturdays—BoulderThe Language of Food presents The French Cooking Club for ages 6 to 12, from 1 to 4 pm, locat-ed at 1140 South Lashley Lane. “Le Club de Cuisine Française,” Practice the French language, exchange ideas and information with recipes, vocabulary, cultur-al information, maps, and draw-ings. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or please e-mail her at [email protected] for more information or check out www.thelanguageoffood.com

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.

Mon/Tues—Westminster/Boulder Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Play Days for ages 2-7, at 11 am, locat-ed at 14622 Orchard Parkway in Westminster on Mondays and 2525 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder on Tuesdays. Stories, music, art, and adventure...new theme every week. Free! Call Lynne Milot at (303) 443-0780 or e-mail [email protected] or check out grtoys.com for more information.

Monday/Thursdays—Longmont Sunflower Farm homeschool enrichment program for ages 5 to 9, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. This program will provide a broad overview of every-day farm lifestyle and sustainable living. We will actively partici-pate in the everyday routines of a working farm as well as seasonally

appropriate gardening. Call Bren at (303) 246-1127 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or www.sunflowerfarminfo.com

Tuesdays—Boulder Stepmother Support Group for adults, from 6 to 7 pm, at 255 Canyon, Suite 201. A safe, sup-portive environment for sharing your feelings and finding solu-tions to challenges facing you and your stepfamily. Call Paula Schild at (303) 908-6557 or please e-mail [email protected] or check out www.paulaschild.com

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

Tuesdays—LongmontNew Leaf Wellness Mom’s Group for all ages, from 9 to 10:30 am, located at 600 S. Airport Road. Active moms who meet weekly with our kids at various locations and trailheads for fitness and fun. Once-a-month health topics with doctors. Call Cecilia at (720) 877-3671 or [email protected] or www.nlcwellness.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.

Tuesdays & Thursdays—Boulder Fabricate After School Sewing Workshops for ages 6 & up, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 2023 17th Street. Each class in the three- part series will teach practical skills and will build on fundamen-tals in a fun and creative environ-ment. Projects include: tote bags, pillows, PJs, zippered pouches, aprons, and more! Call Linda or Corey at (303) 997-8245 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.fabricateboulder.com

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

Saturdays—Boulder Boulder Public Library, Main Children’s Library Young Creative Writers for ages 8-12, from 10 to 11 am, located at 1000 Canyon Blvd. Writing is fun in this popu-lar and free class for kids in 3rd through 6th grades! Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or check out www.boulderlibrary.org/youth

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 e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Ongoing - Boulder Music Together®/Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. present a free Music Together Demo Class for ages birth-5 and their caregivers. Music Together® is a research-based music and movement pro-gram including singing, movement and instrument play. Free demo classes by appointment. Call Jane Smolens at (303) 413-1120 or [email protected] for more information or visit www.mountainsongmusic.com

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

Ongoing—Boulder CountyNeed health insurance for your family? Boulder County Healthy Kids enrolls families in Medicaid and CHP+ (the Child Health Plan). Call (303) 441-1589 or visit www.bchealthykids.org or call Joan Nagel at (303) 594-5847 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.bchealthykids.org

Ongoing—Boulder County Boulder County Housing and Human Services provide Child Care Assistance Program, for ages 0-12, located at 450 Courtney Way. Help with child care expens-es for Boulder County children for qualified families. Contact Aspen Family Services at (303) 604-1043 x 2828 for eligibil-ity requirements and prescreening. Se Habla Espanol. Call Elizabeth Groneberg at (303) 928-0821 or e-mail egroneberg@bouldercounty.

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Ongoing—Boulder CountyNeed health insurance for kids? For ages 0 to 19. Boulder County Healthy Kids helps families enroll in the Child Health Plan (CHP+) and Family Medicaid. These free or low-cost public health insur-ance programs include coverage for kids until they turn 19 and preg-nant women. Call (303) 441-1589 or check out www.bchealthykids.org for more information.

Ongoing—LongmontSwim•F loa 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 (303) 499-2229 or e-mail [email protected]

Ongoing—Longmont MOMS Club of Longmont West for preschool ages. Support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! Call Jen Dickhans at (303) 827-3400 or e-mail us at [email protected] or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check online at longmontwestmoms.com

JUST FOR FUNFebruary 2—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Heritage Center for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 8348 Ute Hwy 66. Interactive exhibits in the big red barn, a farmhouse you can tour fur-nished as it was back in 1910 and many other buildings and machin-ery that offer a view into Boulder County agricultural history. During warmer months there are farm ani-mals on-site. Enjoy a guided tour or explore on your own. Admission is free for everyone! Call Jim Drew at (303) 776-8688 or e-mail [email protected] for more infor-mation or check us out online at www.bouldercountyopenspace.org

2nd & 4th Weds—LafayetteFlatirons MOPS—Meeting for mothers of children ages 0 to pre-K, from 9 am to 11:30 am, at 400 W. South Boulder Rd. Fellowship, fun, & food for moms. Child care provided. Call (303) 665-5021 x 264, or [email protected] for more information.

4th Mondays—Boulder B o u l d e r S e n i o r S e r v i c e s Grandparents Raising Grandkids Group for ages 45+, from 10 to 11:30 am, located at 909 Arapahoe Ave. Connect and get emotional support plus meet others in simi-lar situations. Free child care. Call

Sandy Hollingsworth at (303) 441-4388 or e-mail [email protected] or please check out boulderseniorservices.com

Ongoing—BoulderMonthly art exhibits from Boulder Valley schools, at Boulder Valley Credit Union, at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue. Call LeAnn at (303) 415-3514 for more information.

Ongoing—BoulderFiske Planetarium presents Public Astronomy Shows for ages K-20. $4 for adults, $3 for children/seniors. Call (303) 492-5001 or (303) 492-5001 or www.colorado.edu/fiske 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—Longmont MOM’S Club of Longmont East. Mothers with children of all ages who offer support and fun activi-ties for moms and their children. Weekly park days, all ages and infant/toddler playgroups, field trips, moms’-night-out get-togeth-ers, monthly meetings w/speakers & discussions, lasting friendships. Call Elizabeth Johnson at (303) 678-1573 or please e-mail us at [email protected] or you can also check out our website at momsclub.longmonteast.googlepages.com/home

MUSIC ’n’ THEATER

February 1–3—LakewoodBallet Nouveau Colorado Carry On for all ages, at 7:30 pm, (2 pm Sunday), located at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Winner of Westword’s Best of Denver award for best col-laboration. Call Elaine Adair at (303) 466-5685 or please e-mail [email protected] for more information or bncdance.com

February 2—Boulder Boulder Theater Laurie Berkner: The You & Me Tour for ages 0-6, at 1 pm, located at 2032 14th Street. Best-selling children’s singer and Nick Jr. channel favorite Laurie Berkner performs in a special solo concert. Call Boulder Theater at (303) 786-7030 or check out www.bouldertheater.com for more infor-mation.

February 8–10—Denver Ballet Nouveau Colorado Carry On for all ages, at 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday), located at 1001 W. 84th Avenue. Winner of Westword’s Best of Denver award for Best Collaboration. This celebrated pro-duction features an original score

by one of Colorado’s most beloved bands, Paper Bird, and choreogra-phy and film by Garrett Ammon. Call Elaine Adair at (303) 466-5685 or [email protected] for or more information or check out bncdance.com

February 10—Boulder Boulder Bach Festival Bach in the Community-Kids for Bach for all ages, at 2 pm, located at Boulder Public Library. Canyon Theatre Kids for Bach gives students K through 12 an opportunity to per-form the music of Bach in a free public concert and to join Festival art ists in mini-performances throughout Boulder County. Call Marcia Schirmer at (303) 776-9666 or please do e-mail us at [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderbachfestival.org

February 16—ParkerBallet Nouveau Colorado Carry On for all ages, at 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday), located at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker, CO. Winner of Westword’s Best of Denver award for best collaboration. This cel-ebrated production features an original score by one of Colorado’s most beloved bands, Paper Bird, and choreography and film by Garrett Ammon. Call Elaine Adair at (303) 466-5685 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or bncdance.com

February 23—BoulderZimbabwean Music by Kutandara. For all ages, from 5:30 to 9 pm at 5440 Conestoga Court (55th & Arapahoe). A benefit for Legacy of Learning, a nonprofit educa-tional organization that has served over 1,000 at-risk Boulder County families since 1998. Food, refresh-ments, and silent auction. Call (303) 444-8422 or please check us out online at thelegacyoflearning.com for more information.

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March 2—Longmont P.E.O. International from Nest to Wings, for ages 16-18, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, located at Fox Hill Country Club. College-bound junior/senior high school young women and their mothers are invit-ed to attend. This half-day event will provide educational sessions to maximize the college applica-tion, college choice, and first year experience. Call Margaret Meek at (303) 772-0841 or e-mail [email protected] or visti us online at longmont-nest-to-wings.webnode.com

March 31—LyonsWild Earth’s Children Wild Earth Skills: Fire for ages 7-12, from 10 am to 12 pm, located at 1908 Apple Valley Rd. For children and their parents (optional) to discover the secrets of fire together. Children will learn how to make a highly effective fire structure, discover what makes a good tinder bundle, and even try making fire by fric-tion using the ancient bow-drill technique. Call Simon Harrison at (303) 823-0875 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.wildearthschildren.org

JUST FOR FUNMarch 14—EverywherePi Day. Pi Day is an unofficial holiday commemorating the math-ematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in month/day date format), since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form. One of the more popular things to do on Pi Day is to eat pie.

March 16—Boulder George Reynolds/Meadows Branch Libraries Puppets and Things on Strings for ages 4-12, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./4800 Baseline Rd. Willy Worm takes kids on an adventure in read-ing where they not only explore how reading opens up a world of learning, but also why reading is important. They also learn about classics and how to use their imagi-nations. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or please e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderlibrary.org

March 26–28—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Nano Days Celebration for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Dropin for hands-on science activities, colorful crafts, fun games, and free giveaways. Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or please check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

March 30—BoulderGrandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe 37th Annual Easter Egg Race for ages 10 & under, from 10 am to 2 pm, located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Pictures with Grandrabbit and gath-er eggs with coupons and prizes. Races every 20 minutes by age. Bring your baskets! Call Lynne at (303) 443-0780 or e-mail [email protected] or check out grtoys.com for more information.

March 30—Denver Children’s Museum of Denver Bunny Trail EggVenture for ages 0-8, from 10 am to 5 pm, locat-ed at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. It’s the finest spring festival in town! Jump, hop, and bounce from one eggsploration station to the next at our spring extravagan-


BOULDER COUnty KiDsza! Filled with all kinds of blos-soming fun, including egg-dyeing, springtime artwork, tasty treats, and story time with Big Bunny. You’ll also get to meet animal friends and take a spin around the plaza on Vern’s mini train. Call Rachael Fischer at (303) 561-0101 or e-mail [email protected] or check out mychildsmuseum.org/events/bunny-trail-eggventure.aspx for more information.


March 3—Boulder Boulder JCC/Shalom Baby Teddy Bear Tea & Concert, for ages 2.5-5.5, from 4 to 5 pm, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. You’re invited to a beary special tea party and a spe-cial teddy bear concert with Amy and Kelye. We’ll dance and sing along to lots of teddy bear songs. During our tea-riffic celebration, there will be a visit by a big, danc-ing teddy bear, so you may want to bring your camera! We’ll finish by sipping herbal tea and eating teddy bear treats. Call (720) 364-1812 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org

March 7–10 & 14–17—BoulderA c t o r ’s A c a d e m y f o r t h e P e r f o r m i n g A r t s ( R M T K ) Thoroughly Modern Millie for all ages located at 5311 Western Ave. Suite 135. Filled with frisky flap-pers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady of a villainess audi-ences will love to hate, a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. Tickets: $18 Adults / $15 Kids 12 & under. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.ActorsAcademyCO.com or call Ingrid D. Rayborn at (303) 245-8150 or please e-mail us at [email protected] for more infor-mation.

March 23—Boulder Boulder Philharmonic Cirque de la Symphonie for all ages, at 7:30 pm, located at Macky Auditorium, CU Campus. The magic of the cir-cus returns with fresh, new acts by aerial fliers, acrobats, jugglers, and contortionists sharing the stage with the Boulder Phil. This will sell out. Adults and children alike great-ly enjoy this visual entertainment extravaganza, featuring high-ener-gy music. Call Shelley Sampson at (303) 449-1343 or e-mail [email protected] for more informa-tion or please check us out at www.boulderphil.org

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April 1—LyonsWild Earth’s Children Homeschool Earth Adventures for ages 7-12, from 10 am to 2:30 pm, located at Lions Gulch Trailhead. For chil-dren aged 7-12 years and their parents (optional) to discover the secrets of nature together. You’ll be making fire by friction, building shelters, tracking animals, discov-ering wild edibles, playing games, enjoying stories, learning how to spot animals, and much more. Call Simon Harrison at (303) 823-0875 or please e-mail us at [email protected] for more information or check out www.wildearthschildren.org

JUST FOR FUNApril 1–5—LongmontKids and Critters Spring Break Camp for ages 7-12, from 9 am to 5 pm, at the Longmont Humane Society. Perform pet-related jobs every day, learn proper dog walk-ing, animal body language, cat han-dling, interactive animal-themed games & activities, 4th-6th grad-ers view a feline neuter surgery in our clinic, talk with our veterinar-ian & vet-techs, and perform CSI techniques to solve a fictional pet theft. $55 per child/per day. Check our website for application forms at www.longmonthumane.org under Education, or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 286.

April 5, 22—DenverFREE DAYS. Colorado residents can enjoy a special free day at the Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, thanks to funding from the SCFD. Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street loca-tion) on Monday, April 22. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield on Friday, April 5. Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the premiere locations for world-class art, spe-cial exhibits, and innovative pro-grams. Visit www.botanicgardens.org or call (720) 865-3585 for details.

April 6—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Craft Club for ages 3-8, at 11 am, locat-ed at 110 N. Harrison Ave. This month’s theme: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Included with museum admission. Call Katie MacDonald at (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

April 13—Boulder G e o rg e R e y n o l d s / M e a d o w s Branch Libraries The Dinosaur Lady for ages 4-12, at 11 am and 3 pm, located at 3595 Table Mesa Dr./4800 Baseline Rd. Connie Burton Burkhart has created a unique blend of entertainment and education as she shares informa-tion and stories about dinosaurs,

fossils, rocks, and digging in a dinosaur quarry. Weaving togeth-er facts and stories, using fossils, puppets, and props, the Dinosaur Lady has captured the interest of various museums, the Geologic Society of America, as well as many school and outdoor adventure groups throughout the southwestern United States. Call Hannah Lackoff at (303) 441-3120 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderlibrary.org

April 14—Broomfield Healthy Learning Paths Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health for all ages, from 8 am to 12 noon, located at 11450 Broomfield Lane. Great family fun, 5K, 1K, diaper dash, buzz, prizes, health resources, and the best food of any race! Bring the entire family! Call Chris Marchioni at (303) 464-7191 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.healthylearningpaths.org

April 21—BoulderTaste of Pearl for all ages, from 2 to 6 pm. Tickets will go on sale early March. From the heart of America’s foodiest town, an unforgettable afternoon explor-ing Boulder’s tantalizing culinary arts scene, celebrating Colorado’s distinctive wines while stroll-ing through downtown Boulder. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Boulder’s Emergency Family Assistance Association (efaa).

April 27—BoulderTulip Fairy & Elf Festival for all ages, at 3 pm, at the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall.

April 28—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Spring Heritage Day for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm, locat-ed at 7701 Flagstaff Mountain Road. Join us at the Walker Ranch Homestead and learn about life on a ranch in the 1880s, participate in several chores, including mak-ing wooden shingles, churning but-ter, doing laundry the old-fashioned way, and planting. Learn with games like graces and jump rope. There is even a barn dance! Guided tours of homestead, blacksmithing, butter churning, historical games, old-fashioned laundry, cooking on a wood-burning stove, calf rop-ing, and log hewing/wood cutting. FREE. Call Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or please do e-mail us at [email protected] for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org


April 12–13—Denver /BoulderPro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchest ra The Road Home: American Journeys for ages 12+, at 6:30 pm, located on Friday at St.

Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant Street, Denver, and on Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder. 7:30 pm concert, 6:30 pm pre-concert talk (Cynthia Katsarelis). Tickets: $20 General ($18 in advance), $5 Students. Tickets are available online. For further information call (720) 443-0565 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or do check out www.promusicacolorado.org

April 12–21—Boulder CU Theatre & Dance Department present Little Women, the musical for all ages, at 2 pm or 7:30 pm, located at CU University Theatre. It’s not the opera or the film, the novel or the television show. It’s the same enchanting story of the March sisters beloved for genera-tions as a musical. April 12, 13, 17-20 at 7:30 pm and April 14, 21 at 2 pm. Call the box office at (303) 492-8181 or e-mail [email protected] or please check out theatredance.colorado.edu or more information.

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Realities for Children Boulder County

Making the Difference - Together

Realities for Children Boulder County is a not-for-profit charitable organization, dedicated to improving the circumstance and futures of Boulder County’s abused, neglected and at-risk youth. Through business membership and individual philanthropy, RFCBC is able to fund the provision of emergency services, education, sponsorship support and special activities for Boulder County youth when no other funding resources are available.

100% of all donor and fundraising dollars directly serve our children in need.

All children served by Realities for Children Boulder County are provided for through our recognized affiliate agencies who request support after all other resources has been exhausted. No monies go toward the overhead or operational costs of these programs.

RFCBC Member Businesses That Care about Boulder County’s Youth!

KGNU - Lucky’s Market - Logan’s Cafe - Gateway Fun Park - Liz Lewis, Legal Shield The Wolftones band - Artemis Photography - North Boulder Liquor

For more information about how YOU can become a business member or donor of RFCBC and have your brand associated with improving the lives of Boulder County’s abused and neglected youth, contact us at [email protected]

or (720)420-9780. Membership and donations are tax deductible.Join the RFCBC community and..... Make the Difference - Together!

Executive Wisdom InstituteExtraordinary LeadershipInspired Life

“Why Yes, I am an Adopt a Piggy!

Blue Sky BridgePartners Mentoring YouthI Have A Dream FoundationPolaris House Transitional Living Program

Mental Health Partners of Boulder CountyBoulder County Housing and Human Services 20th Judicial District’s Teen Drug Treatment CourtBoulder and St. Vrain Valley School Districts’ Homeless Youth Services

Your Family, Your Business, Your Civic Group, Your Faith Community,Anyone can Adopt a Piggy!Adopt one of our kid-decorated piggy banks

and every penny raised builds our Youth Scholarship Fund!

Adopting a Pig is a fun way to make a big difference!

RFCBC’s Youth Scholarship Fund&

Annual Hero Awards Luncheon celebrates the the ability of Boulder

County youth to overcome adversity and achieve their educational potential.


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Boulder County Kids Spring 2013