CAMP DIRECTORY 2011 (Text only, for advertiser review only. To see the full version with logos please go to: SUMMER 2011 ISSUE PAGES 26-34.)

Active Kids
Boulder. Ages 21⁄2-9. Day camp. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Full- and part-day and drop-in preschool programs offered for ages 2 1⁄2-6. Early Childhood Education State License #1552814 Licensed Play-based, creative curriculum, learning centers, and outdoor play. Creative fun programs, small classroom sizes, caring teachers. Active Play, Exploration, and Learning. Call Kristen Argow at (303) 499-9854 or e-mail ka@activeboulderkids.com or check out www.activeboulderkids.com for more information.

Adventure Quest Day Programs
Boulder. Ages 6-16. June to August. Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! Active outdoor Renaissance-themed questing games. Solve mysteries and riddles, brainstorm creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas, swashbuckle with foam swords, and negotiate peace treaties. Offering summer quests and birthday parties since 1995. Summer location: 302 Pearl Street, 80302 (and outdoors in parks). For more information, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com or call (303) 786-9216.

Adventure Quest Overnight at Cal-Wood
At Cal-Wood in Jamestown. Ages 9-16. July 12 to 15. Be the hero of a mythic quest! Active outdoor Renaissance-themed questing games. Solve mysteries and riddles, brainstorm creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas, swashbuckle with foam swords, and negotiate peace treaties. Offering summer camps and birthday parties since 1995. For more information, visit RenaissanceAdventures.com, or call (303) 786-9216.

Afterbeat Drum School
Louisville. Ages 13 and up. Day camp. Groove Camp for Drummers! Three one-week sessions offered during June and July. M-F, 10 am to 2 pm. $250. Five students max. A weeklong drumming intensive geared toward intermediate/advanced high school drummers. Styles include: samba, second line, funk, drum & bass, Latin, blues, reggae, Afro-Cuban, salsa rhythm section; we will also focus on working the weak side, hands and/feet focus, abstract drumming, and group syncopation studies. Location: 901 Front Street (next to The Art Underground) Louisville. To register contact: Christopher Beers at (720) 837-5410 or check out our website at www.afterbeatdrumschool.com for more information.

Airborne
Gymnastics & Dance
Longmont. For ages 21⁄2 and up (varies by program). Call for days and hours. We offer a variety of full- and half-day programs for dance, gymnastics, fitness, and rock climbing. Ask about our Olympic guest this summer. See our website for details. Fees: vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue. Contact: Staff at (303) 651-1456 or e-mail frontdesk@airbornegym.com or check out our website at www.airbornegym.com for more information. See ad.

Alaya Preschool
Summer Camp
Boulder. For ages 3 to kindergarten. Day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Creative arts, social play, exploration, and discovery on an acre of yards and gardens. Equipment needed: bring lunch, swimsuit, and towel. Location: 3340 19th Street, 80304. Call (303) 449-5248 or please e-mail us at alaya@alayapreschool.org for availability, or see our website at www.alayapreashool.org for general information.

Alexander Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs
Lafayette. Ages 5-18. Weeklong day camps. 8:30 am to 4 pm, M-F. June 6 - August 12th. Come join us for 8 weeks of Dawson’s exciting new summer camps with 40 various camps in academics, arts, music & drama, language & culture, sports, as well as specialty day camps. Kids receive a full hot/cold lunch in our dining hall every day, and take a break to cool off in the pool. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range: $199 to $368 per week. Call us at (303) 665-6679, ext. 515 or e-mail tbrooks@dawsonschool.org or please check out our website at www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps for more information. See ad.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps
AO Eldorado Canyon
(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)
Boulder. Ages 6-11. Day camp. 2-week & 1-week sessions, M-F. 8:15 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $340/week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association Accredited Camp, licensed child care by State of Colorado. Eldorado Canyon helps kids take summer outside, all day long. We create genuine connections between campers & staff & nature. Great staff & ratios; hiking, climbing, kites, crafts, music, environmental education programs and more. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: Campers must bring their own lunch and closed-toe shoes. We provide everything else—even a water bottle! Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail info@aocamps.com or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps
AO Jr. Leaders & AO Intro to Backpacking
(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)
Boulder. Ages 11-16. Day camp. 2-week & 1-week sessions, M-F. 8:15 am to 4:15 pm w/extended care options. $100-$450/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. Intro to Backpacking is 2 days of day camp and a 3-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 info@aocamps.com or check out aocamps.com for more information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps
AO Junior Program
(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)
Boulder. Ages 4 1⁄2-6. Day camp. 1-week sessions, M-F or MWF. 8:30 am to 2:30 pm w/extended care options. $325/week. Camperships & discounts available. American Camp Association Accredited Camp, Licensed child care by State of Colorado. Connect with nature, other campers & staff in this premium day camp program. AO Junior features include: great staff & ratios; outdoor experiences in Boulder’s natural spaces; hiking, climbing, crafts, music, and environmental themes. Transportation provided. Equipment needed: We supply everything but lunch, rain gear, and closed-toe shoes—we even give campers a water bottle! Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail info@aocamps.com or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Altogether Outdoors Summer Camps
AO Sleep Away Camp
(Formerly Mountain Day Camp)
Boulder. Ages 9-15. Residential Camp. 6- & 12-day sessions. $800/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 mountain setting to hike, climb, kayak, horseback ride, backpack & more! Transportation provided. Call Tommy Feldman at (720) 249-2997 or e-mail info@aocamps.com or please check out aocamps.com for more information.

Ann Turbin’s
Cultural Crafts Camp
Boulder County. Day camp for girls who love to do handwork (sew, knit, bead), dress up, and learn about life long ago. These popular classes will be offered in June, July, and August. First program each week is 9 am to noon, and the second program 1 to 4 pm. Classes offered will be 1) American Indian Girl’s Life in the 1700s, 2) Girl’s Life in Colonial Times, 3) Pioneer Girl’s Life in Colorado, 4) Fairies, Flowers, and Photography. The classes have a variety of crafts, games, music, dress up, and artifacts. Some field trips. Small class size. Fees $125-$145 for 5 days am or pm in Boulder and Longmont. For exact dates, locations, and classes, please request a brochure by calling Ann Turbin at (303) 501-6352 or please e-mail
at touchthepast@gmail.com

Arvada Center
Summer Camps
Arvada. Ages 11⁄2-18. M-F. These inspiring and creative camps offer experiences in ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography, & visual arts. Programs are designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests, and most importantly, have fun! Camps start June 6 and fill fast. Registration begins March 2, 2011. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Call (720) 898-7200 or please do check out www.arvadacenter.org for more information.

Avid4Adventure
Boulder, Golden, Denver & Highlands Ranch. Ages 5-16. Avid4Adventure Day Camp offers fun, diverse, age-appropriate, & safety-focused outdoor pursuits for kids aged 5+. Each week kids rock climb, mountain bike, hike, kayak, & canoe! Day camp 1-week sessions run M-F, 8:45 am-2:30 pm, for ages 5-12, $365, 6/6-8/19. (see website for other location dates). Lunches & extended care available. Also check out our sleep-away camp for kids 7-14, or leadership program for kids 13-17. Call (720) 249-2412, e-mail info@Avid4.com or please visit www.Avid4.com for information. Save $20! Enter coupon code “bck” when registering online. See ad.

Ballet Nouveau Colorado
Broomfield. Day Camps. Ages 3 and up. The School of BNC offers a variety of summer programs for dancers of all ages, abilities and aspirations. Level: Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced. Certified Community School of the Arts for Dance. Call us at (303) 466-5685 or please check www.bncdance.com/school for details of our summer programs. ?
Bits, Bytes & Bots
Boulder. Ages 6-14. June-August. M-F, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Colorado’s best computer camps since 2002. Build and program robots, create computer games, & make movies. All skill levels. Fee: $285/half-day, weeklong session. Register soon; classes sell out. Call (303) 494-2687 x 703 or please visit www.bitsbytesbots.com for more information.

Bixby Summer Camp
Boulder. 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 activities, games, gardening, drama, free swim, water play, cooking, story/reading time. Special activities can include visits to areas outside of Bixby, Avid4 Adventure, swimming lessons, and Adventure Quest. Bixby boasts 3 shady acres with a huge sandbox, unusual play structures, a large swimming pool, and a ropes course. A wonderful environment. Call Cindy at (303) 494-7508 or e-mail office@bixbyschool.org or check out www.bixbyschool.org for more info. See ad.

Blue Sky
Kindergarten/Preschool
Children’s Peace Gardens
Boulder. For ages 21/2-6. A Waldorf-inspired preschool/kindergarten, focusing on the spirit of the season with story, song, movement, artistic, and outdoor activities. Various programs available, including summer camp, which is filled with water fun, carpentry, storytelling, puppetry, singing, and making long-lasting friends! New this summer! Children’s Peace Garden Summer Camps for ages 4-10. Spend an active week playing garden games, investigating insects and exploring plants and planting. Call for more information: (303) 443-4965 or check out our website at blueskykindergarten.com. See ad.

Boulder Country Day School Summer Camps and Enrichment Classes
Boulder. Ages 3-13. Offering summer camps for preschool and school-age children from June 6 to August 12. M-F, 8 am to 4 pm. State of Colorado Licensed and Accredited by ACIS and NAIS. Also offering a wide range of specialty camps and classes for every child’s interest throughout the summer. Science, music, theater, and more. For more information, visit Boulder Country Day’s website www.bouldercountryday.org or call Kath Courter at (303) 527-4931 x230 or kcourter@bouldercountryday.org. See ad.

Boulder Dinner
Theater Academy
Boulder. Ages 5-17. Day Camps. BDT Academy Summer Drama Camps. Middle/high school camps include instruction, auditioning, rehearsing, and performing on the BDT stage. For elementary ages, we collaborate with the City of Boulder and offer ten 1-week playmaking camps. Contact Carrie Hausfather at (303) 449-6000 x193 or bdtacademy@gmail.com or check out www.bdtacademy.org for more information.

Boulder Rock Club
Boulder/Estes Park. Ages 6-12+. Day Camp. Daily Summer Climbing Camps. M-F, 9 am to 4 pm (6 to 8-year-olds end at 3 pm). American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certificated instructors. Our climbing camps are designed to challenge both the beginner and the experienced climber. Camps start in our indoor facility to practice safety then head outdoors in Boulder or Estes Park to sample the famous climbing in the area. Our climbing camps focus on fun, climbing skills, leave no-trace and outdoor leadership development. Location: 2829 Mapleton Ave. Call Jen Herling at (303) 865-3557 or e-mail jherling@totalclimbing.com or check out www.totalclimbing.com for more information.

Boulder Valley Community Open School
Boulder. Ages 8 - 13. Day Camp. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm with extended care optional. Visual Art Explorations. Experience a variety of art mediums with a certified art teacher. Explore clay, papermaking, printmaking, puppetry, painting, weaving, stitchery, paper mache, garden art, birdhouse building, scrap wood construction, and more. Low staff/child ratio. Call Dawn Maggio at (303) 588-4971 or e-mail info@bvcoschool.org or check out www.bvcoschool.org/Home.html for more information.

Boulder Valley School District—Tell Your Story
Boulder. Ages 10-14. Day Camp. M-Th, July 18 to July 28 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Writing and art workshop. Tell your story through visual arts: ceramics, imovie, sculpture, book arts, and painting. Write your story in poetry and prose. Display your work through gallery, spoken-word, and anthology collections. Make new friends through fun community building activities. Teachers and artists from CU and BVSD are excited to offer this opportunity rich in expressive arts and community building to middle school students, including students who will start middle school in the fall. Location: CU Fine Arts Complex. Tuition: $295 (lunch included). Materials fee is $10. Call Kathryn Singey at (303) 587-5211 or e-mail a note of interest and address it to kathryn.singey@bvsd.org or Val Wheeler at val.wheeler@bvsd.org, and we will send you a registration packet.

Broomfield Academy
Broomfield. Ages 5-12. Summer enrichment day camp. M-F, 7 am to 6 pm, June 2 to August 5. Open to all area children! Sibling discounts. One- and two-week camp sessions, including environmental science, athletics, robotics/tech, leadership, archeology, astronomy, journalism, & film. Swimming, age-appropriate arts & crafts, music, outdoor play and sports, and other fun activities, including educational field trips. Electives include the basics of volleyball, Broadway musicals, cheerleading, jewelry making, creative writing, drawing, mastering the art of (kid) cooking, tumbling, dance and tap, the science of Star Wars, soccer, snorkeling, chess, photography, challenge the mind, and magic. Children in the Prep programs will focus on enriching and sharpening their academic skills for the fall. Location: 7203 W. 120th Avenue. (303) 469-6449, principal@broomfieldacademy.com or please check out www.broomfieldacademy.com. See ad.

BVSD Lifelong
Learning Program
Boulder. Ages 6-12. June through August. Morning or afternoon, M-Th. Lifelong Learning offers half- and full-day camps. Visual arts, science, literacy, math, horseplay, rock climbing, theater, fencing, cooking and more. New this summer, College4Kids, academically challenging camps for Talented and Gifted students. Visit www.bvsd.org/LLL for more information or call (720) 561-3768 to request a catalog.

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha
Early Childhood
Music Camp
Ages 4-8. Day Camp. 9 am to 12:30 pm. June 6-10. M-F. Registration fee: $40 Camp fee $195. Pull on your boots and polish your spurs for an action-packed Wild West music camp. Ride the range, with barrel racing on handmade painted horses, telling coyote tales, exploring the wisdom of Native Americans, and making handmade instruments to sing with the old cowboy songs and more. Every child will make his or her own instruments, learn songs and stories, collecting magical memories of an unforgettable week, with a T-shirt and a CD of our camp songs. Low 8:1 student/teacher ratio. Teachers and guides are experienced educators in early childhood. This year’s camp runs for one week only. Register soon before the ride is full! Call Amy Haywood at (303) 413-1711 or missamyh@gmail.com or check out MusicareBoulder.com for more information.

Center Stage Theater
Louisville. Grades 4th-9th. Day camp. M-F. (June 13-25) and Boulder (July 11-22). Have a musical summer and join CenterStage’s production of Annie Jr., the youth version of the Tony Award winning Broadway show. This two-week, full-day camp is for kids entering 4th to 9th grades in the fall and will end with a complete musical production. Don’t wait until tomorrow, register today. Call Ileane Olson at (303) 673-0744 or www.centerstagetheatercompany.org for more information.

Circus Arts Camp
Boulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 18-22 & July 25-29. Get your feet off the ground with all kinds of aerial equipment like trapeze, aerial net, fabric, and web, as well as ground skills like Chinese pole, circus bike, acro-stunting, and much more! Focus on performance and an acro finale! Bring lunch, a water bottle, and clothes you can move in. Fees: $285 per session. Presented by Imagination! 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. For more detailed information, e-mail us at marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com

City of Lafayette
Lafayette. Ages 1st to 6th grades. May 31-August 5. 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 30th and receive a 10% discount. Call Kathy Apjoke at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail kathya@cityoflafayette.com or you can also visit www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation for more information.

Classically Kids
Workshop Series
Boulder. Day camp. Ages 7-11. A series of fun, interactive workshops designed to engage kids in the excitement of classical music. Participants meet international guest artists, engage in hands-on activities and attend a Colorado Music Festival concert. $12/participant. Held at the Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Rd., in Chautauqua Park. For information visit www.coloradomusicfest.org or call (303) 449-1397 for dates and times. See ad.

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

Colorado Mountain Ranch
Boulder. 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, mountainboarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, disc golf, outdoor living skills, options for hiking, camping and outings for swimming and boating. Since the 4-mile fire took our old barn, we’re putting up a new one! Our spirit is fireproof! Location: 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302. Transportation provided to/from North Boulder Park. Equipment needed: Backpack, long pants for horseback riding & mountainboarding, 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 office@ColoradoMountainRanch.com and check out www.ColoradoMountainRanch.com

Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s Camp 2011
Boulder. Ages 6-18. Unlock the magic of Shakespeare’s language with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s summer acting program, Camp Shakespeare. In this 3-week intensive for ages 10-18, campers rehearse and perform Comedy of Errors and Romeo and Juliet. Camp Shakespeare runs July 18-August 5, from 1 to 5 pm. New this summer: Shakespeare’s Sprites, a weeklong “mini camp” for 6- to 9-year-olds, held from 9 am to 12 pm! Call (303) 492-1973 or e-mail csfedout@colorado.edu to sign up. Visit our website at www.coloradoshakes.org/campshakespeare for more information.

Colorado Youth Program
Boulder. Ages 11-18. Mountain Summer Camp is a 10-day coed backcountry tent camp for youth ages 11-15 that focuses on environmental education, conservation, friendships and FUN! Enjoy white water rafting, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, playing in the snow, campfires & much more! Scholarships available. Teen Adventure Camp is tailored for older teens, ages 15-18, seeking to increase their level of adventure and outdoor skills. Embark on a 6-day adventure backpacking along the Continental Divide while enjoying alpine lakes, waterfalls, and breathtaking views. Scholarships available. Call Mike at (303) 402-9656 at or please e-mail us at mike@coloradoyouthprogram.org or check out www.coloradoyouthprogram.org for more information.

Colvig Silver Camps
Durango. Residential Camp. Four-week terms (June 9-July 7, July 11-August 8) for ages, 11-17, and two-week terms (June 9-June 22, June 24-July 7, July 11-July 24, July 26-August 8) for ages 7-10. Residential wilderness program combines individualized in-camp programming with a variety of exciting wilderness expeditions. 40 years of fun! Fee: Four-week: $4,120, two-week: $2,060. Mailing: 9665 Florida Rd, Durango, CO 81301. Call Clay Colvig at (800) 858-2850 for registration and more information or e-mail office@colvigsilvercamps.com or visit www.colvigsilvercamps.com

Common Threads
Summer Sewing Camps
Boulder. Ages 7-10 and 11-16. Day Camp. M-F. Half-day programs: 10 am to 1 pm or 2:00 to 5:30 pm. June 6 to August 8. Each week project-centered, multiple registrations welcome. Age-appropriate camps. Projects include machine and hand sewing, drawing, 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 fabric and participants in the 11-16 age group are encouraged to do so. Location: 2707 Spruce Street, 80303. Call Libby Alexander or Sarah Tracy at (303) 449-5431 or please check out www.commonthreadsboulder.com

Cornerstone Farm
Summer Horsemanship Camp
Longmont. For ages 8 and up. Day Camp. M-F, 9 am to 2 pm. Three types of camps are offered: Introductory for those with little to no experience, Beginner 2 for those who can already trot, and Advanced. For advanced camp sessions, riders will participate in a formal horse show on the Saturday following camp. Advanced campers must be able to walk, trot, and canter. June 6-10: Intro level; June 13-18:Advanced level, show on the 18th; June 20-24: Beginner 2 level; June 27- July 1: Beginner 2 level; July 11-15: Intro level; July 25-29: Beginner 2 level; August 1-5. All levels. Long pants, sunscreen, and sack lunch needed. Year-round riding lessons as well. Cost is $400/week. Cost for advanced camp is $400 plus horse show fees. Located at Triple Creek Ranch, 4255 Nelson Rd, 80501. Contact Jen Shannon at (303) 828-9040 or please e-mail jennikay@frii.com or for more information please visit our website at www.cornerstonefarminc.com

Cottage Excursion
Day Camp
Boulder/Longmont. Ages 5-12. Children are grouped by age and can attend all summer or by the week, full or part time and 2 to 5 days per week. What is more exciting and encourages social development, more than “field trips.” School-age children have a lot of structure and few opportunities for social development during the school year. Our program is designed to provide a welcomed balance. We provide safe summer fun through our activity and outing-packed camp program. Excursions include amusement and water parks, museums, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, mini-golf, and bowling. Between outings, children can enjoy cooking, crafts, science, sports, and more. Call for more information. Boulder: (303) 449-4380, Longmont: (303) 651-3780.

Creative Adventure Camp YWCA
Boulder County. For ages 8-12. Day camp. YWCA’s EDGE summer day camps from 9 am to 12 pm, M-Th. $95-$150. Stretch your imagination through the YWCA’s day camps (visit our website for specific weeks). Write stories, enjoy digital photography, create movies, and more. We provide all equipment, including digital cameras and computer access. Location: 2222 14th Street. Call Jennifer Klimowicz at (303) 443-0419 or e-mail jenniferk@ywcaboulder.org or visit www.ywcaboulder.org for more information.

CU Science Discovery
Classes & Overnight Wilderness Camps
Boulder/Front Range and out-of-state. Advanced Astronomy, Kids Chemistry, Digital Photography, Life in Ponds/Streams, Solar Racers, Science Adventures, Physics for Fun, Fossils/Crystals/Rocks, Advanced Lego Mechanics, and much more! Overnight wilderness camps for grades 4-10. Yellowstone, Olympic, Mount Rainier, Rocky Mountain, Bandelier, Great Sand Dunes, Mission: Wolf. Wolf ecology, wildlife biology, geology, archaeology, paleontology, marine science, and environmental education are complemented by a variety of outdoor adventures, such as rafting, lake kayaking, climbing, camping, and wilderness skills! Science enrichment from CU Boulder since 1983. Please e-mail scidisc@colorado.edu or check out our website at www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery.

Dana V. Music
Musical Theatre Camp
Louisville. For ages 10 to adult. Daily Workshops. Bring It to Broadway-Summer Intensive: Workshops with Masters begins July 23-29th, call for times. Broadway artists, Lawrence Street (Urinetown) and others will lead special classes in dancing, acting and singing, ending in presentations. Take one class or all! Call Dana Vachharajani at (720) 240-1658 or e-mail danav@danavmusic.com or please check www.danavmusic.com for more information.

Denver Firefighters Museum
Denver. Ages 5-7 (July 11 to 15) and 8-12 (July 18-22). Junior Firefighter Mini-Camp. M-F, 12:30 to 3:30 pm. $55. The Denver Firefighters Museum helps kids experience real-life superheroes at this weeklong minicamp. From a kid-sized obstacle course to the basics of first aid, kids even learn how to cook a meal at the firehouse. Special visits include real animal helpers and professionals within the firefighting community. Mailing: 1326 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80204. Call Tara Sikora at (303) 892-1436 or tara@denverfirefightersmuseum.org or check out www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org for more information.

Dream Makers
Super Summer Fun
Boulder. For ages 2 1/2 to 8. Day Camp. June 13 - August 19. M-F, 9 am to 1 pm ($40 per day) or 9 am to 3:15 pm ($65 per day). Enroll for the whole week 9-1 and save $50. Only $150 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. Contact Deb Gedenberg at (720) 274-0101 or gedenbed@comcast.net for more information.

Eldorado Mountain
Yoga Camp
Eldorado Springs. For ages 5-15. Day camp. 9 am-3 pm, M-F. $250 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. Call Mukti Miller at (303) 249-1671 regarding registration. Check out www.eldoradoyoga.org for more information. See ad.

Summer Dance
Camps & Classes
Boulder/Broomfield. Summer is time for great memories, new friends and fun fitness! No dance experience required. One- day camps, one-week camps, and four-week dance sampler classes are available for ages 3 and up. One day camp themes include: Shake It Up, Dora—The Explorer, Fairy Princess, Yo Gabba Gabba, a Teen Dance Day or create your own Personalized Camp! Dance sampler classes will include instruction for a different style of dance each week incorporating jazz, ballet, hip hop and jazz/hip hop. Call today to reserve your spot! Call Boulder: (303) 442-3745, Broomfield: (303) 466-8626, e-mail us at info@elitedanceacademy.net or visit www.elitedanceacademy.net/camps

Exploring Minds Academy
Erie. Ages 5-11 yrs (& completed kindergarten). Hours and days: 6 am to 6 pm, M-F. Super Funtastic Camp. $175/wk includes field trip fees. Qualistar rated program. Summer fun includes field trips galore, sports camp with physical fitness and coordination activities, weekly gymnastic lessons, and much more. Participate in a camp that combines science, math, reading, music, and art with the great outdoors. Call (303) 828-3452 for more information or check out www.exploringmindsacademy.com

FatCats
Kids Bowling Camp
Westminster. Ages 8 and up. Day Camp. Two four-week sessions. June 7-June 30 and July 12-August 4. T/TH. 10 am-1 pm. Includes: instruction, lunch, laser maze, arcade, a tournament with trophies and their own bowling ball. All for only $250 plus tax. Kid’s Lunch Bunch League: 10 weeks of bowling and lunch Weds. 11 am to 1 pm. June 8 to Aug 10. $12 per week. Includes bowling, shoes, lunch and a party with trophies. Location: 10685 Westminster Blvd. Register soon—don’t miss out! Call (303) 466-7515 or check out our website at www.fatcatsfun.com for Kids Bowl Free all Summer!

Flatirons Strings Academy
Boulder. Ages 5 to 105. Day Camp. July 25-30. A Midsummer Day’s Dream String Camp. M-F with 2 pm Saturday student concert and 7 pm Friday faculty concert. Budding program for beginners 10 am to 12 pm. Violin, viola, cello, & string quartet. Featuring renowned, award-winning teachers, we offer composition, music appreciation, theory, sight-reading, master classes, chamber and orchestral training, jazz, fiddle, and more. String quartet seminar for advanced quartet training. Please refer to our website at www.FSAmusic.org for details & on-line registration. Contact us by e-mail at info@fsamusic.org or call us at (303) 908-6784.

French Immersion
Summer Camp
The Language of Food
Boulder. Ages 5-12. Day camp. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. M-F. Weekly sessions. June 6th to July 29th. Cooking and Art program, where children are immersed in a French environment in which all activities are taught in French, including cooking and gardening, sewing, arts and crafts, theater, mask making, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. $310 per session. Call Marie-Pierre Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or e-mail marie@thelanguageoffood.com or check out http://thelanguageoffood.com

Friends’ School
Summer Programs 2011
Boulder. Ages 3-15. Day camp. Weeklong, morning & afternoon sessions. June 6 to July 29. Preschool, elementary, and middle school ages. Backyard camp, cooking, Spanish and art, circus, creative writing, computer & robotics, biking & hiking, beach volleyball and more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. Visit www.friendsschoolboulder.org for details and registration materials or call (303) 499-1999 ext. 223, or please e-mail us at ksherwood@friendsschoolboulder.org for more information. See ad.

Girls Empowerment Horse Camp
Boulder. Ages 8-11, June 13-17. Ages 12-15, July 11-15. Day Camp, M-F, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Instructor is a licensed professional counselor and certified in equine-assisted growth and learning. Participants will gain riding and horsemanship skills and leave with a greater foundation for being a strong and confident girl. Contact with horses changes lives! Horses, helmets, and snack provided. Please have your girls wear pants, boots, and bring sun hat and water. Contact Calyn Acebes at (303) 845-0327 or e-mail info@contactwithhorses.com. For more information go online and check out our website at www.contactwithhorses.com

Girls’ Wilderness Program
The Women’s Wilderness Institute
Colorado and Wyoming. Fun, creative, girl-positive wilderness courses specifically created for girls, ages 8-18. Have a blast backpacking, rock climbing, learning outdoor skills, and expressive arts while building the confidence to rock your world. Four- to 12-day overnight and day-camp sessions. Tuition $495-$1,595; includes food, gear, clothing. Generous scholarships available. June-August. AEE accredited. Please call us at (303) 938-9191 or please e-mail us at moreinfo@womenswilderness.org or check out www.womenswilderness.org for dates and details.

Guitar Summer Camp
Boulder. Day camp for ages 7 and up. Four 1-week sessions: June 6th-July 1st. M-F, 9 am-12 pm. GUITAR KIDS WANTED. Make your own CD! Rock out, play the blues, or hit a reggae groove. Guitar is a fun way for kids to learn self-confidence, creativity, and focus. Students earn a certificate of achievement upon completion. Includes opportunity to perform. $199/week. Beginners welcome! For more information please go to www.paulrobertsguitar.com or contact Paul Roberts at (720) 479-9697 or paul@paulrobertsguitar.com

Gymboree Play & Music of Boulder
Boulder. Day camp. Ages 3-5. Fun and exciting weekly camp themes geared specifically to ages 3 to 5, or potty trained children. $20 deposit holds your camp space (Drop-off)! 9 am to noon, Tue and Thu, $60 a week. Call for details! Location: 2525 Arapahoe Ave, H-7. Call Kristin Hawley at (303) 546-0081 or please e-mail us at boulderco@gymboreeclasses.com for more information.

Happy Trails
Riding Center
Summer Horse Camp
Lafayette. All levels. Weekly Camps. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. We offer a fully comprehensive horse riding, beginner jumping, horse care, and farm curriculum for all levels and styles of riders of all interests and resources, 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 availability. Early registration with 10% discount before May 20th. Location: 11051 Jasper Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or please e-mail admin@happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.com

Harmony Music House
Summer Music Camp
Boulder. Ages 6 - 16. Day Camp. M-F with 4-hour sessions. Our camp is split into two age groups: 6-9 and 10-16. This half-day program will include: individual instruction, group playing, music history, basic music theory, and more. Our intent is to make sure that our students are having a good time learning about and playing music. Some of our camps will focus on the music of the Beatles, and other camps will be a mix of popular music. Your child can choose to play: guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys. Location: 2525 1/2 Broadway St., 80304. Call Robby Loeb at (303) 444-7444 or e-mail info@harmonymusichouse.com or check out www.harmonymusichouse.com for more information.

HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties
Camp Erin
Camp Wondervu, (40 miles west of Denver.) Ages 6-17. FREE residential camp. Supportive and fun weekend grief camp for children and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one. Offered by HospiceCare, in partnership with The Moyer Foundation. Equipment needed: List will be provided. Call Annie Bomberg at (303) 604-5330 or anniebomberg@hospicecareonline.org for details. Please do visit us at www.hospicecareonline.org for more information.

Kamp Kutandara
Boulder. Ages 4-12. Day Camp. M-F. 9 to 11:30 am for 4-5 yrs; and 9 am-1 pm for 6-12 yrs. Session 1: June 6-June 17, Session 2: June 20-July 1. Summer camp with a cross-cultural twist! Explore a wide range of music and dance. Two-week program. Give your child an experience to remember this summer! Two weeks of African drumming and percussion, Zimbabwean marimba (ages 6-12), African crafts & dance, new friends, & great fun! Nonperishable snack, lunch (if staying until 1 pm), & water bottle needed. No prior musical experience necessary. Family discounts available. Call Kutandara Center at (303) 443-2969, e-mail info@kutandara.com or visit www.kutandara.com for more information or to register.

Kids and Critters
Longmont. WANTED: Children in grades 2-6 who enjoy learning about animals. M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy a PAWS-itive summer 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-tech and perform CSI techniques to solve a fictional pet theft. $250. per child/per week. Check our website for application forms and schedules at www.longmonthumane.org under Education, or call (303) 772-1232 Ext. 264.

Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School
Boulder. For ages 3-18. Day camp. Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School summer session identifies and nurtures individual strengths to further the freedom of expression. It offers a sound Classical Ballet training in conjunction with Contemporary Movement classes to develop the student’s knowledge, understanding, and passion for dance. We educate, encourage, and support the needs of each and every individual student. Location: 2590 Walnut Street, (Dairy Center for the Arts), 80302. Call Jenifer Sher at (303) 545-2298 or dance@lemonspongecake.org or check out www.lemonspongecake.org for more information.

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
Longmont. Ages 4-14. Day camps. June-August, M-F. Discover history, art, and science in these hands-on camps. Learn from professional artists, a real blacksmith, a mountain man, and dedicated science instructors. Camps held outdoors in historic buildings or at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, 80501. Call for equipment requirements and fees. Call Jill Overlie, curator of education at (303) 651-8374 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum for more information.

Manifest Art Gallery
Summer Art Camp
Niwot. Ages 6 - 11. Day Camp. M-F, 9 to 1 pm. $40/day includes materials & snacks. Daily art play-shops for elementary children taught by Boulder County school art teachers & artists in a working art gallery. Enrollment is online on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 8 to 10 campers. Location: 108 2nd Ave., 80544-0881. Please bring a sack lunch. Call Karen Adler at (303) 652-0952 or please e-mail her at karen@manifestartgallery.com or please do check out manifestartgallery.com for more information.

Mathnasium
Lafayette. Summer Math Fun! Four Affordable Programs: 1) Grades 1-12: Summer only & year-round programs. Summer hours begin June 1st M-Th: 2 to 6 pm. Mathnasium’s proven, customized program continues all summer, helping kids build a solid math foundation and confidence while having fun building their math skills! 2) Grades 4-12: Weeklong intensives help kids solidify their math foundations and get ahead in a variety of areas. 3) Grades 1-3: Summer Math Maniac Fun 3-week sessions (90 min/2x-week on Tu/Th. 12:30-2 pm). Offers younger children a fun and effective way to learn problem-solving skills through math puzzles, crafts, and activities. 4) BRAND-NEW: Grades 2-5: Money Counts & Time Flies 3-week sessions (90 min/2x-week on M/W, 12:30-2 pm). A fun and effective way for kids to master their time and money skills through math puzzles, crafts, and activities. Limited program enrollments, so sign up early! Contact Alan Iguchi at (720) 890-9000 or for further information e-mail boulder@mathnasium.com. Please visit www.mathnasium.com/boulder for details.

Mountain Kids
Summer Day Camp
Louisville. For ages 5-13. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! May 31st thru August 12th. Mature, experienced staff, low camper to counselor ratio. Activities include gymnastics twice a week, swimming lessons, open swim, rock climbing, local field trips, ice skating, hiking, open gym, picnics, special guests, and much, much more! Lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen, H2O bottle, and lots of energy required. 474 S. Taylor Ave., 80027. Call (303) 665-8287 or e-mail anna@mountain-kids.com or visit www.mountain-kids.com for more information. See ads.

Mountain Peak
Summer Camp
Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, M-F. (June 6-August 12). Camp is for children entering kindergarten through age 12. Tired of summer camp programs with too many kids? We offer a small setting with low staff/child ratio. Field trips (including swimming), academics, craft projects, games, etc. Full or part time. Location: 1833 Sunset Place, Longmont, 80501. Contact Tom Buckett at (720) 494-1622 or mountainpeak@comcast.net or please check out www.mountainpeakschool.com for more information.?
Mountain SongTM Rhythmic Rainbows
Boulder. For ages 4-6. Explore music fundamentals as they relate to movement and painting! Thematic units will integrate dynamics, shape, form and feeling as they relate to different art forms. Plenty of opportunity for creative expression, improvisation, friendship and fun! One weeklong summer sessions in a small, intimate setting. Contact Jane Smolens at Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. at (303) 413-1120 or check out our website at www.mountainsongmusic.com

Summer Clay Camp
Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp. M-F. Summer Clay Camps 10 to noon. One-week sessions. $125. includes everything. Fun, professionally taught classes in our new full-service studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of. Small class size. Our 14th summer program. Afternoon- and half-day sessions available. Location: 920 Main St. Suite B. Call John Hansen or Echo Zoyiopoulos at (303) 926-0996 or e-mail mudslingerspotteryinc@gmail.com or please check out us out at www.mudslingerspottery.com

Niwot Grassroots Teen
Theatre on the Green
Niwot. For ages 8-18. Creating theatrical magic since 1999. Indoor/outdoor day camp. One-, two-, and three-week programs, June 6-July 28. Weekdays with varying hours. Elite, mixed, and junior production camps. Original productions created together. Cooperative theatrical creation in a fun, supportive, hometown environment. Fees: $275-$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 8-13. 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.

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 abilities, from early childhood to adulthood, on all instruments and across all musical interests, 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 info@parlando.org 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 in July. Own costume required. A large cast of both children and adults will perform Hans Christian Anderson in a family musical theater presentation at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. July 21-24. Everyone gets a part. Fees: $65. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or check out www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration.

Peanut Butter Players
Sum-Fun Workshops
Lafayette. Weeklong workshop for ages 7-16, M-F, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Full-day workshops enable students to study Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music, Hello, Dolly while learning to sing, dance, and act. $210 a session. Two-week advanced workshop ($375) for middle/high schoolers culminates in public performances of Rent, Aug. 12, 13. 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.

Project Grow
Children’s Gardening
Niwot. Ages 5-12. Day camp. Children’s Gardening and outdoor skills at Willow Way Herb Farm. Session I: June 13-17. Session II: July 11-15. Classes M-F, 9 am to 2 pm. $250 per week. Enlivened organic gardening, nature attunement, soil and plant development, fundamentals of sustainability, traditional wisdom ways, learning to grow our food, fun movement games and skills. Equipment needed: Sun hat, working/running shoes, work gloves. The leaders are trained in permaculture, biodynamics and spacial dynamics. Maximum enrollment: 12, not more than 4 students per instructor. To register, call Robert-David at (303) 530-1415 or e-mail robertdavid@warmlava.com or check out willowwaywellness.com for more information.

Reel Kids
Boulder/Superior. Ages 7-16. Day camp. M-F, 11 am to 4 pm. Film/acting summer camp. $250. Member of Town of Superior, Boulder Chamber of Commerce and BVSD/LLL Star in a Short Film!! At REEL KIDS we use fun, creative improvisation games to help kids learn to create honest, real and interesting characters. All students receive a DVD copy of their film. Location: Superior Marketplace, 602 Center Dr. #E, 80027. Call Tracey Hinkley at (303) 530-7600 or e-mail traceyhinkley@gmail.com or check out www.myreelkids.com for more information.

Restoration Fitness Tween2Queen
Boulder. Ages 10-13. Day camp. Saturday, June 11th or July 23, 9:30 am to 3 pm. Five certified, highly experienced instructors teach yoga, fitness, belly dancing, kick-boxing, and nutrition. We combine movement, creative arts, and open dialogue to enhance positive body image and bonding between tweens and their moms/mentors. Location: 5603 Arapahoe Ave. Ste #5. Call Nicole at (303) 482-6290 or please e-mail us at nicole@restorationfitness.net or check out www.tween2queen.com for more information.

RoanOake Farm
Horse Camp
Longmont. All ages. Day camp. Call for days and hours. Summer Youth Program at the Farm. Internationally certified instructor. Lessons, camps and “Mommy and Me” programs available for all ages. We offer a safe, fun & peaceful environment, with well trained, gentle horses and ponies. Variety of programs with flexible scheduling. Equipment needed: ASTM/SEI Helmets (bike fine), closed toe shoes, water bottle, sunscreen Call Stephanie Wendorf at (303) 359-2273 or e-mail roanoakefarm@aol.com or check out www.RoanOakeFarm.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 preferred 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 rehearsal studios, students will play in a band, write
original 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 needed: Guitars, basses, cords, and drumsticks. Visit www.doghousemusic.com or call (303) 664-1600 for more information.

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly Fishing Camp
Boulder. Ages 7 - 14. Day Camp. T/W/Th, 8 am to 4 pm. Session 1: July 12-14; July 19-21; July 26-28; Session 2: July 25-28; Aug 1-4 and Aug 8-11. A fly fishing camp with an emphasis on fun and fishing. Tons of activities. Only four campers per guide for better instruction. Fishing, fly tying, bug collection, awards ceremony. Fishing equipment provided. Location: 1904 Arapahoe Ave. Call Brian Harris or Randy Hicks at (303) 447-2400 or randymhicks@gmail.com or do check our website at rockymtanglers.com for more information.

Rocky Mountain
Day Camp
Superior. For ages 4-14. Day camp. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Fully licensed 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, tennis, 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. Location: 3351 Indiana St , 80027. Call David Hansburg at (303) 495-5204 or e-mail david@rockymtndaycamp.com or check out
www.rockymtndaycamp.com for more information.

Rocky Mountain
Theatre for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp Older Company
Boulder. For ages 8-16. Day camp. Join us for Willy Wonka, The Lightning Thief, and Alice in Wonderland, 1-, 2- and 4-week camps, starting May 31. M-F, 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-care and aftercare available. Program includes dance, voice, music, makeup, performance, character building, musical theatre, improvisation, mime, creative movement, and stage combat. A nurturing, noncompetitive program that merges the creative process with professional product. Location: 5311 Western Ave. (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150, or 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 Lion King, Mary Poppins, Pocahontas, Annie, and more. 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Three-week camps starting May 31. M-F AM session: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. PM session: 1 to 5 pm. Program includes music, dance, acting, performance, musical theatre, imaginative play, and creative movement. Each session culminates with a final performance in our theater. Location: 5311 Western Avenue, (near 55th/Arapahoe). Call (303) 245-8150 or register online at www.theaterforkids.net. See ad.

Rocky Ridge
Music Camp
Estes Park. Ages 10 and up. Residential camp. Junior Student Seminars. $1650 includes room and board. Junior Student Seminars are for young musicians 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) 443-3333 or rrmc@rockyridge.org or check out www.rockyridge.org for more information.

Shepherd Valley
Waldorf School
Niwot. For ages 3-12 yrs. June through August. A 38-acre school site offering part-day/full-day activities M-F, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Daily rhythm of outside/inside play, games, crafts, water play, baking, 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. See ad.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures
Boulder. For ages 7-17. Weekly camps & weekends for Team SMBA. Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Offering fun for all skill levels and includes a variety of mountain bike riding styles. Camps include girls-only camps, juniors, downhill days and more. SMBA is celebrating its 18th year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Jessie Vogt/Sage Porter at (303) 447-8014 or please e-mail us at info@lertprograms.com or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information. See ad.

Stir It up Cooking School
Boulder. For ages 5-16. Day camps. Summer Cooking Camps. Half-day and full-day, M-F, June 1 - August 25. Weekly cooking camps. Join us on a cooking adventure with flavors from around the world. Our pantry is full of options that are sure to excite cooks of all levels. Menus include Mexican, Asian, American, Mediterranean, and European. Bring your appetite. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 80305. Call Carol Wiggins at (303) 494-2665 or Carol@stiritupcooking.com or check out www.stiritupcooking.com

Strawberry Farm Summer Camp
Boulder. Ages 0-6+ yrs. Day camp. Flexible hours for the working parent; DROP OFF AS EARLY AS 7:30 AM AND PICK UP AS LATE AS 5:30 PM. Children must arrive no later than 9 am and can be picked up as early as 3:30 pm. M-F (2-, 3- and 5-day options). All natural/organic snacks and lunch with breakfast for the early drop-offs. State licensed. Nature-based, experiential learning at its best...from our own backyard to local organic farms to hiking the trails nearby; swimming, Butterfly Pavilion, WOW Museum, 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 admin@strawberryfarmboulder.com or go to www.strawberryfarmboulder.com for more information.

Success Strategies 4 Kids: Friendship Skills & Alternatives to Anger
Boulder. Ages 5-15: Secrets of Friendship: What makes kids like other kids? Find out! Six secrets of making & keeping friends! Ages 8-15: Alternatives to Anger: Does your child need strategies to deal with anger? Practical skills to manage behavior, accept no, and problem solve. FUN workshops that kids enjoy. $150 for early registration. Tuesdays. 5 sessions, 90 minutes each. For more information: Call (303) 915-4421, e-mail: slewis.consulting@gmail.com, check out www.SS4k.com, Facebook.com/sLewisCounselor

Sunflower Farm
Summer Camps
Longmont. For ages 3-10. (June 1-August 12). Step back into an old-fashioned rural summer! Giant tree houses, pony rides, popsicles, baby animals! Explore the magical forest off the beaten path. Feed animals, groom horses, collect eggs. Gardening and building projects, plus a barn full of unusual nature/recycled materials to create art. Let your imagination soar! Campers break into groups, based on age. Camp counselor staff will range from older teens with an interest in children’s education paired with experienced women/teachers in the community. Swimsuits (for sprinkler play) under clothes please. Every session is different, so sign up for several! 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. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. Come join us for ten weeks of inspiration, creation, and fun! Each week we will focus on a new interesting subject and create an art work based on that theme. Equipment needed: Lunch, water bottle, smock. Location: 5440 Conestoga Ct., 80301. Call Lika Maldutis at (720) 939 7545 or e-mail lika@artsunflower.com or check out www.artsunflower.com

Sunflower Preschool
Boulder. For ages 21/2-6 yrs. From 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. M-F. Sunflower, est. 1981, offers hands-on, child-directed activities. Summer is outdoor oriented with extensive gardens and a science emphasis. BYO play clothes, swimsuits, towels, and lunch. We offer M-F, MWF, and TTH schedules. We are closed for the first 2 weeks of July. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Call Debbie Ellman at (303) 494-2012, or you can also e-mail us at info@sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com to register.

Sunflower Preschool
Summer Camp
Boulder. Ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. $15/week materials fee. The summer program emphasis at Sunflower is on outdoor activities. We enjoy taking walks, gardening, water play, and learning about native plants and animals, as well as many arts/crafts projects. Bring your own lunch, bathing suits, and towels. 3340 Dartmouth, 80305. Call Debbie Ellman at (303) 494-2012, or you can also e-mail us at info@sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com to register.

Sunshine Pottery
Boulder. For ages 8-12. Day camp. In the beautiful Boulder foothills/ just 12 minutes up Sunshine Canyon. Play with clay and enjoy the mountains. M-F, 10 am to 3 pm. Young adults create pieces, glaze, and take home pottery all in one week. If your child loves clay, (hand building and wheel throwing), the outdoors (playing in the creek and trees), story telling on the beautiful boulder rocks on our land, this is the place for your kid for an unforgettable summer experience. Quote from many kids who attended last summer “This was my favorite camp of all the camps I attended. I want to come back every summer!” Check out all the different camp sessions and classes to choose from at www.SunshinePotteryStudio.com or call Mira at (303) 517-5436, or e-mail us at mirahatland@gmail.com to register.

The Art Underground
Louisville. Ages 3-12. Day camp. M-F with various hours. Join The Art Underground for a summer of our popular Fanciful Fairies, Playwell Tek Legos, and Jungle Animal Mania camps. Discover fairy tea parties, fairy games and crafts, build amazing Lego figures and create your favorite jungle animals. Or, be a star in our fully produced, age-appropriate musical. Please check out www.theartunderground.org for camp and registration details.

The Little Gym
Boulder/Broomfield/Westminster. Ages 3-10. Day camps. 9 am to 12 pm or 1 to 4 pm. M-F. Our children’s summer camps offer three hours chock-full of fun activities. Designed for kids ages three to eight, each camp day combines physical fitness and play, including obstacle courses, group activities, and movement challenges along with arts and crafts, snacks, and special events—which all add up to the perfect camp day for kids. Contact the Boulder location at www.tlgboulderco.com or the Broomfield/Westminster location at www.tlgwestminsterco.com
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The Patchwork School
Summer Camps
Louisville. Ages 2 1/2 to 8. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 12:30 pm. For the first time, The Patchwork School will be offering two weeks of summer camp fun! Join us for a week or two of outdoor exploration, gardening and more. Location: 1428 Main Street, 80027. Call Christy Lochary at (720) 271-6729 or info@thepatchworkschool.com or check out www.thepatchworkschool.com for more information.

The Spot Bouldering Gym and Climbing School
Boulder. Ages 6-15. Day camps. June to August. Summer climbing camps for all ages and levels. The Spot is Boulder’s premier bouldering gym. Enjoy amazing freestanding boulders modeled after some of the world’s most famous destinations. The Climbing School provides incredible climbing experience, both indoor and outdoor.Our staff will provide you with the climbing experience you are looking for. Summer camps are a great experience for young climbers both beginner and experienced. $250 to $450 per week. For more information and registration please visit our website at www.thespotgym.com or call (303) 379-8806.

Thorne Natural
Science School
Boulder & Littleton. Ages 3 - 15. Spend the summer catching frogs, getting muddy, biking down mountain trails, and exploring Colorado’s wild places with the Thorne Natural Science School! 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 newfound respect and awe of nature, increased understanding of the environment, and a desire to get back outside. For more information about TNSS summer camps visit www.thorne-eco.org/summercourses.htm, call (303) 499-3647, or please e-mail us at info@thorne-eco.org

Treehouse Learning
Lafayette/Louisville area. Day camp. Ages 4-6. Treehouse Learning Summer Camp 7:30 am to 6 pm. M-F. Fun, physical summer program for children entering kindergarten and 1st grade. Sign up for one or multiple sessions. Location: 175 N 96th Street, 80027. Call Nancy or Charlene (303) 666-1950 or please e-mail us at director@treehouselearning.com or see our website at www.treehouselearning.com for more details. See ad.

Wild Earth’s Children
Boulder. Ages 7-12, 13-17. Day camp. M-F, 9 am to 2:30 pm. This class is designed for children to explore the natural world as never before. Through primitive living skills your children will be discovering a deep connection with the Earth. We’ll be telling stories, playing games, but most of all enjoying adventures! We’ll be making fire by friction, tracking, making bows and arrows, discovering bird language and many other awesome skills. Equipment needed: Outdoor clothing, warm clothing, water bottle, food. Call Simon Harrison at (303) 823-0875 or please e-mail us at simon@wildearthschildren.org or check out www.wildearthschildren.org

YMCA of Boulder Valley
Camp Chief Niwot
Boulder Valley area. For children entering 1st grade through 8th grade. This summer, YMCA Camp Chief Niwot will be held at the Arapahoe YMCA in Lafayette. With the addition of our outdoor family fun pool at the YMCA, camp at the Y location will offer many more fun opportunities for the campers. Camp Chief Niwot has a rich history, serving youth in Boulder County for more than 11 summers, providing youth with a traditional day camp experience. Opportunities for friendship, adventure, and exploration of the natural world await campers every day. Each day at camp begins with an opening ceremony, where stories, music, and funny anecdotes will get everyone ready for the events of the day. Days in camp are spent cooling off at our on-site pool, exploring arts, crafts, and drama, playing sports and nontraditional games, and making new friends. Visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Camp Santa Maria
Grant, CO. Ages 6-16. Overnight resident 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 participate in a variety of activities, including hiking, backpacking, climbing, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, swimming, art, drama, and sports. Our goal is to provide campers with experiences that support their growth and help them develop relationship, leadership, and decision-making skills. Location: 51321 US HWY 285, GRANT, CO 80448 (45 minutes west of Denver.) For more information e-mail SantaMaria@ymcabv.org or call (303) 413-9622 x4450. Check out www.ymcabv.org for more information.

YMCA of Boulder Valley
Fun in the Sun
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 locations throughout Boulder County. Weekly themes, field trips, swimming, outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science. Three age-appropriate groups. For more information about Fun in the Sun programs call (303) 443-4474 x2001 or visit www.ymcabv.org. See ad.

YMCA of Boulder Valley
Specialty Summer
Day Camps
Boulder Valley area. Day camps. We have a variety of specialty summer day camps for all ages. Arapahoe Sports Camp, Fine Arts Camp, Lego Robotics Camp, Skateboarding Camp, Y-Riders Cycling Camp, and many Teen-specific camps, including Leaders in Training and Girl Power. Call (303) 443-4474 x4490, or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information. See ad.

YMCA Longmont
Longmont/Frederick. Locations: Longmont YMCA, Heritage Middle School, Frederick Elementary, Eagle Crest Elementary, and First Lutheran Church. Preschool-8th grades. Summer Y-Camp promises an action-packed summer. All programming highlights the Four Core Values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility. Activities: swimming, sports, games, arts and crafts, cooking, science, and field trips. Sports camps, too: swimming basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and soccer. Full- and half-day camps for preschoolers. Preregistration required for all camps. Call (303) 776-0370 or please visit our website at www.longmontymca.org for more information.

Young Artists at Work
Boulder Museum
of Contemporary Art
Boulder. For ages 5-10. Half- or full-day Art Adventures. 9 am-noon/1 pm-4 pm, M-F. Stay all day! Get ready for an exciting summer! Young Artists at Work is an interdisciplinary art program, featuring workshops designed to jump-start young peoples’ inherent creativity. Art exhibits in the museum’s galleries inspire students, while visiting artists provide hands-on instruction. Explore new techniques and incorporate unique art materials. Each weeklong workshop is taught by a visiting artist with demonstrated flair in the chosen theme, as well as a specialized art educator and 4-5 education interns. The classes are intentionally kept small in order to provide each student with plenty of individualized attention. Each week culminates in a student exhibit and reception at the museum. Contact the museum at (303) 443-2122 or info@bmoca.org. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for specific dates, themes, and more information.