ABC Kids Climbing offers year-round classes, clubs, teams, open gym and private instruction along with seasonal indoor and outdoor camps for climbers of all abilities. Our programs are thoughtfully and intentionally designed by experienced climbing educators specifically for youth. Special climbing programs include School Day-Off & Break Camps, Parents Night Out, and Outdoor Rock Climbing programs!

Offering high-quality enrichment classes before and after school at 29 BVSD schools. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in cooking, chess, sports, robotics, filmmaking, Spanish, coding and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings and to register online.

The Boulder Ballet School (BBS) provides ballet training for all ages, pre-school through adult, in a uniquely artistic and creative atmosphere. Join us for amazing opportunities to dance including ballet technique, contemporary, hip-hop, adaptive classes, musical theater and performance opportunities.

Musical theater singing, acting, dancing and voice lessons. Over 45 years working with kids in Boulder. Our studio is about having fun and developing your skill. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity & friendship. Fall/ Spring are once-a-week classes with a final production, costumed on stage for friends and family. Show themes change each semester and are geared to entertain children and families. Coming this fall Matilda Jr and The Little Mermaid.

Our afterschool Youth Climbing Club allows kids to get some physical exercise after a long day of school. We have passionate Instructors who love to climb and share climbing games and skills with kids. Kids get to climb in a supportive and motivating environment. Challenging but not overwhelming, these programs accommodate individual needs while helping to develop teamwork and leadership skills. Our Climbing Clubs runs in four 8-week sessions unless otherwise noted. Trailhead Tiny Tots for ages 4-5 Saturday from 9-10am. Basecamp Buddies for ages 6-8 on Mondays, Tuesday, or Thursdays from 4-5:30pm. Ridgeline Rangers for ages 9-11 on Mondays, Tuesday, or Thursdays from 5:30-7pm. Summit Seekers for ages 12+ on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30-6:30pm. Bonus! As part of their Climbing Club enrollment, each child receives a BRC Membership* while enrolled in Climbing Club! *Climbing Club Memberships do not include: Guest Passes, First Timer Passes, or Climb Pass.

Wheel Throwing Classes for Ages 8+, Teens, and Adults // Make-Together Handbuilding Workshops
Have you heard the news?! Tinker has expanded into a new space called Clay Hub! This sunny, inviting studio offers more wheel throwing and handbuilding classes as well as an (adult) membership space. Wheel throwing classes begin at age 8, and continue for teens, as well as adults. Wheel throwing is a very fun and engaging process. After learning how to center the clay, build the floor of the pot, and pull the walls, students will experiment with building bowls, cups, plates, altering the form, and more. Students learn surface decoration and glazing techniques with our gorgeous range of dinnerware safe glazes. Clay Hub also hosts Make-Together Workshops for kids + their grown ups on select Friday afternoons!

CU Science Discovery offers a variety of school year enrichment programs including afterschool, homeschool, BVSD day-off and holiday classes for K-8 students. All classes explore a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) topics using a hands-on, experiential learning approach designed to complement what your child is learning in school, while encouraging them to further explore and expand their knowledge. Register online or by phone.

Any student of any age, any musical ability, and any financial circumstance is welcome! We have assisted a punk rock singer who took voice lessons in order to expand his vocal training, guided a grandmother through her piano lessons so she could accompany her granddaughter who played flute, and welcomed a father and son guitar duo. At the Center, we teach people who just want to sing in the shower or serious students getting ready to audition for Juilliard (and everyone in between).

Jump into fun in our Colorado State Licensed BASE child care programs that meet the needs of every child. We offer a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, STEM, active play, sports and games, swimming, and much more. Children will have time for homework assistance and a few snacks along the way. Children from Ryan, Lafayette, and Peak to Peak elementary schools are provided transportation at dismissal to the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Pioneer Elementary students will walk with staff from the school to the BBC.

School is out, and Bob's is in session! Register your kiddo for a school's out day of fun at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Your child will participate in engaging activities throughout the day including swimming, crafts, active games, team building, and more! Please ensure your child has lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle for the program daily. Due to staffing and field trip limits, the deadline for full-day registration will be one week before each full-day program. Once registered, you will receive an email link to complete your child's state-mandated licensing profile through ePACT. Your ePACT profile must be completed before your child attends camp.

At Longmont Climbing Collective, our after-school programs help kids grow both physically and mentally. Through climbing challenges, games, and skill-building activities, children develop resilience, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Led by experienced instructors, each session focuses on climbing fundamentals in a safe, supportive environment where kids learn teamwork, embrace challenges, and celebrate progress.

Skills Developed:

- Growth Mindset: Overcoming challenges with determination
- Teamwork: Collaboration and communication
- Confidence & Agility: Building strength and resilience

Music classes for infants and preschool aged children and the caregivers who love them.

We offer pottery classes for all ages. Potter's wheel classes starting at age 8 and up.

Learn to fence with us at NCF Boulder with all equipment provided! Classes for ages 8-12, and for ages 13+, begin anytime. Also offering summer camps and birthday parties. You can commence your journey with a free trial lesson one-on-one with a coach - just sign up at www.thefencingtrainer.com. Contact us or see our website for more information.

Pursue your musical and theatrical passions with Parlando School of Musical Arts! Our talented faculty teach students of all instruments, ages, and abilities, including piano, voice/singing, guitar, strings, musical theater, and acting. We offer in-person and online lessons! Try a "Starter" or "Intro Pack" or dive into a full semester or school year of lessons! With over 60 faculty members, over 700 lessons occurring every week, and classes, performances, and workshops held throughout the year, we have something for everyone. Join our musical community and ignite your inner artist!

Elevate your voice with expert contemporary vocal coaching that gets results from the very first lesson! Performance High's teachers are highly trained in teaching singing in all popular styles from musical theatre to metal.

Our afterschool classes focus on teaching basic acting, vocal, and dance techniques to students ages 5-16. These classes are geared towards beginner to intermediate skilled performers alike. We create work along with our students in a creative process style to nurture imaginative play. All classes end with a final presentation on the last day of class, which is focused on the actors, though we may use simple costume accessories and set pieces to enhance the presentation!

At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference.

SMBA has been creating champions on and off the bike through outdoor play, MTB skill development, team camaraderie, and fun in the Boulder County area for over 30 years. Offering fun, on-trail ride programs for riders ages 6-18 who want to ride singletrack and explore trail systems in and around Boulder County. Our 8-week spring and fall team programs include after school and Sunday ride options with van transportation to and from ride locations for riders in 2nd grade and up who have mastered basic mountain bike skills, are comfortable riding on singletrack trails, and want to ride bikes with other kids their age. Our K-1 and 2nd - 5th grade Dirt Riders programs are 1-day / week, meet at the trailhead afterschool programs for young riders who can ride, but are newer to riding on singletrack.

Join us in the studio for art making and community! (Pro Tip: Sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know when classes open!) With over 40 classes per week, Pet Party, Teen Paint & Draw, Art Lab, Clay & Sculpt, Sewing, and Jewelry classes are just a few of our extensive program offerings. And for your youngest Tinkerers, sign up for Mini Makers or Tinker Time Art & Play! Getting ready for an upcoming school day off? Check out our BVSD School Day Off Camps, with both half and full day options. (And don't forget, we have amazing adult classes too!) Be sure to see our Clay Hub listing in the After School Directory for more about our new Ceramics Studio. Feel free to stop by for a studio tour -- we'd love to show you around!