CAMP DIRECTORY 2010 (Text only, logos on file, for advertiser review only. To see the full version please go to: SUMMER 2010 ISSUE )

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 6 to 9. 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.

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, and rock climbing. Ask about our Olympic guest this summer. See our Web site for details. Fees: vary by program. Address: 1816 Boston Avenue. Contact: Staff at (303) 651-1456 or e-mail frontdesk@airbornegym.com, check out our Web site 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 e-mail alaya@alayapreschool.org for availability, or see our Web site at www.alayapreashool.org for general information.?
Alexander Dawson School Summer Camps and Programs
Lafayette. For ages 5-18. Day camps. Programs from 8:30 am to 4 pm. M-F. June 7-August 20th. Come join us for 10 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 with extended before/after camp care. Kids receive a full lunch in our dining hall every day and take a break to cool off in the pool. Location: 10455 Dawson Drive, 80026. Cost range from $199 to $365 per week. Please visit www.dawsonschool.org/summercamps or call us at (303) 665-6679, ext. 515 or you can e-mail tbrooks@dawsonschool.org for more information. See ad.

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, CO. Ages 11⁄2-18. Mon. - Fri. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is proud to present its 2010 summer camps. These inspiring and creative camps offer experiences in a variety of subjects, including 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! Various times. Fees: $40-$950. Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 80003. Summer camp schedule will be available online at www.arvadacenter.org. Camps start June 7 and fill fast. Call the box office at (720) 898-7200 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, $350, 6/7-8/13. (see Web site 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 visit www.Avid4.com for information. Save $15! Enter coupon code “bck” when registering online. See ad.?
Bits, Bytes & Bots
Boulder, Longmont, Westminster, & Arvada. 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 www.bixbyschool.org for more info. See ad.

Blue Sky Kindergarten
Boulder. For ages 2 1/2-6. 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! Call for our parent presentation schedule or for more information: (303) 443-4965. 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 7 to July 30th. 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 Web site www.bouldercountryday.org or call Kath Courter at (303) 527-4931 x230 or kcourter@bouldercountryday.org. See ad.

Boulder Stars
Show Choir!
Regional. For ages 6-16. Day Camps. Summer Camp. 1-Week-intensives. M-F, 10 am to 4 pm. Camp 1 (ages 6-10), June 21-25, and Camp 2 (ages 11-16), June 28-July 2. Both camps will have weekend performances! A joyful adventure in singing, dancing, & performing! Camps available for ages 6-9 and 10-16. Please visit our Web site for updated info and lots of pics! Call Chantel Mead at (303) 507-2114 or e-mail chantel@BoulderStars.com and check out www.BoulderStars.com

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.

Broomfield Academy
Broomfield. Ages 3-12. Academic preschool for children ages 3-4. Elementary preparatory program for children ages 4-6. Summer camp for children ages 5-12, M-F, 7 am to 6 pm, June 3-August 10. Days and weeks are flexible. Open to all area children! Four two-week sessions, including music/drama camp, STEM (Science Technology Engineering, and Math) camp, visual arts camp, and adventures in literacy camp. Arts & crafts, music, outdoor play, and other activities. Weekly fun and educational field trips. Electives include: rocketry, Storyteller’s Theatre, photography, painting, soccer, volleyball, Challenge Your Mind, chess for kids, creative writing, drawing, cooking, Memory Makers, world art, tumbling, the science of Star Wars, and Broadway musicals. NIPSA accredited. Learn more at www.broomfieldacademy.com. To request registration materials or for more information, please call (303) 469-6449 or principal@broomfieldacademy.com. Location: 7203 W. 120th Avenue. See ad.

BVSD Lifelong
Learning Program
Boulder. Ages 6-12. June-August. Morning or afternoon, M-Th. Lifelong Learning offers half-day camps, running all summer long. Visual arts, science, literacy, math, horseplay, rock climbing, theater, and more. Visit www.bvsd.org/LLL for more information or call (720) 561-3768 to request a catalog.

Camp Muddy Paws
Boulder. Ages 6-9. Day camp. 9 am to 4 pm. Week-long summer camps held Monday through Friday. May 31-August 13. $225 per week. Camp Muddy Paws at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a unique camp experience for animal-loving kids! Campers will build a sense of kindness, respect and responsibility for animals through their experiences at one of our one-week day camps. Your child will learn what it means to be a responsible and loving pet caregiver, how to stay safe around animals, how animals learn and much, much more! Location: 2323 55th Street. Register online at boulderhumane.org/education or call (303) 442-4030 ext. 613.

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha
Early Childhood
Music Camp
Boulder. Ages 4-8. Day Camp. 9 am to 12:30 pm. June 7-11 or June 14-18. M-F. OKC is an action-packed music camp that integrates music with drama, storytelling, an Orff xylophone orchestra, science, and movement. A magic carpet will transport the children “around the world” where they will learn Australian aboriginal Koori dances, Middle Eastern Tribal dances, and games from other exotic cultures, including exploring the sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. Our young travelers will return home with their own handmade instruments to play along with their complementary CD. It is a great way to start your child’s summer. $40 registration, $195 camp tuition. Contact Amy Haywood or Kelye Lotz at (303) 818-6827 or please e-mail Kelye_Lotz@hotmail.com for more information or visit www.musicare-usa.com

Circus Arts Camp
Boulder. Ages 8-16. Day camp. 9 am to 3 pm. Two sessions: July 19-23 & July 26-30. 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! 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. Visit www.imaginationcircusarts.com or call (303) 548-9340 for more detailed information, please e-mail us at marcy@imaginationcircusarts.com

City of Lafayette
Lafayette. Ages 1st to 6th grades. Day camp. June 1-August 6. 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. Location: 111 W Baseline Road, 80026. 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.

Colorado Mountain Ranch
Boulder. Ages 7-16. Quality day camp where childhood experiences are so valuable in today’s world! Build confidence & resilience. Immerse in community, friendships, nature, & FUN! Mountain adventure & focus programs, 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. M-F. New Activities: Experiences in sustainable living: Earth, focus camp, frolf, frisbee golf, & water! with swimming and boating! All programs feature Western horseback riding, animal care, & relationship w/horses, mountainboarding, Native American Indian lore, team-building ropes course challenges, arts & crafts, archery, gymnastics & trampoline, outdoor living skills, hiking & camping. Location: 10063 Gold Hill Rd., 80302. Boulder transportation provided. 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. 2008 rates. 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 2010
Boulder. For ages 10-18. July 19 to August 6, M-F, 1 pm to 4 pm. In this vigorous 3-week performance-training program taught by CSF professionals, participants present shortened Shakespeare plays on August 7 for the public. Register by May 1st and save $100! Call (303) 492-1537 or e-mail csfedout@colorado.edu to receive our registration materials. Please visit www.coloradoshakes.org/campshakespeare for more information. See ad.

Colorado Youth Program
“Mountain Summer Camp & Teen Adventure Camp”
Boulder County. For ages 11-17 (10 days). Overnight/Residential Camp. Explore nature in the mountains! Enjoy white-water rafting, bird banding, fishing, mountain biking, volunteering, canoeing, campfires, and more. Older teens backpack through wilderness and float the Upper Colorado River! Scholarships available with preference given to Boulder County residents. Sessions throughout the summer. Mailing address: 1906 13th St., Suite 205, 80302. Call (303) 402-9656 or please e-mail us at mary@coloradoyouthprogram.org or check out www.coloradoyouthprogram.org

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 2:30 to 6 pm. June 7 to August 13. 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

Colvig Silver Camps
Durango. Residential Camp. Four-week terms (June 10-July 9, July 12-August 9) for ages, 11-17, and two-week terms (June 10-June 23, June 25-July 8, July 12-July 25, July 27-August 9) 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: $3,960, two-week: $1,980. 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

Cornerstone Farm
Summer Horsemanship Camp
Longmont. For ages 8 and up. Camp runs Monday through Friday 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. Long pants, sunscreen, and sack lunch needed. Camp dates: June 7-11: Introductory level; June 14-19: Advanced, show on the 19th; June 21-25: Beginner 2; July 5-10: Advanced, show on the 10th; July 12-16: Introductory; August 2-6: Beginner 2. Year-round riding lessons as well. Cost is $350/week. Cost for advanced camp is $350 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 Web site at www.cornerstonefarminc.com

Cottage Excursion
Day Camp
Boulder/Longmont. Four locations. For ages 5 to 12. All summer by the week, M-F, 2-5 days per week. Full days or part days. Times vary with schedule. Activity-packed summer with daily excursions. Amusement and water parks, museums, horseback riding, fishing, pottery making, swimming, bowling, mini-golf, science, cooking, crafts, and so much more! 20 years of providing safe summer fun. Transportation provided for field trips. Call Kayleen Stratton at (303) 651-3522 for Longmont or Lisa Miracle at (303) 449-4380 for Boulder.

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 held in June and July (visit our Web site 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 please 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. Science enrichment since 1983. An outreach program in continuing education and professional studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, offering unique, hands-on, activity-based science, math, and technology classes on CU campus for ages 4-16. 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, marine sciences, and environmental education are complemented by a variety of outdoor adventures, rafting, lake kayaking, climbing, camping, and wilderness skills! Contact Debra Kulcsar at debra.kulcsar@colorado.edu or please check out www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery. Partial scholarships available! See ad.

Dana V. Music
Musical Theatre Camp
Louisville. For ages 10-20. Day Camp. Bring It to Broadway-Summer Intensive. From 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday-Friday. Three Broadway artists, Lawrence Street (Urinetown), Donna Lynne Champlin (Billy Elliot), and Nancy Anderson (Kiss Me, Kate), will rehearse and perform musical theatre numbers with students. Call Dana Vachharajani at (720) 240-1658 or e-mail danav@danavmusic.com or check out www.danavmusic.com/broadway_summer for more information.

Dream Makers
Super Summer Fun
Boulder. For ages 2 1/2 to 8. Day Camp. June 14 - August 20. 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.

Summers at Eastern Sun
Boulder. Ages 6 to grade 8. Our summer programs are designed to provide children with sense of connection to outdoors, environment, each other, & themselves; beautiful 22-acre campus in South Boulder; experienced instructors bring a wealth of energy! Equipment needed: full name labels on all clothes & gear, backpack with 15+ SPF sunscreen, repellent & sunglasses (optional), 2 snacks & lunch (snack only for 1/2 day), water bottle, additional clothing & hat, hiking shoes, and water-proof shoes. (See Web site for complete list). Location: 6717 South Boulder Road, 80303. Call Karina Zedalis at (303) 443-3302 or e-mail summer@easternsunacademy.org & check out www.EasternSunAcademy.org/summer for complete information. See ad.

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. Kids come home feeling nourished & balanced. Field trips to Eldorado pool and state park. 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
Boulder/Broomfield. Summer is time for great memories, new friends, and fun fitness! Join us for dance and creative camps for ages 3 and up. No dance experience required. One-day or three-day camps available starting at $40. Choose one or all to attend and bring your friends! Camp themes include: Hannah Montana, Dora– The Explorer, High School Musical, Harry Potter, superstar cheerleading & pom pon, princess camp, and more! For dates, times, and cost, please call, e-mail or visit our Web site! Call Boulder: (303) 442-3745 or Broomfield: (303) 466-8626 or please e-mail us at eda@elitedanceacademy.net and check out www.elitedanceacademy.net/bckc

Exploring Minds Academy
Erie. Ages 5-11 yrs (& completed kindergarten). Hours and days: 6:30 am to 6 pm, M-F. Super Funtastic Camp. $195/wk includes field trip fees. Qualistar Rate 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 please check out our Web site at www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Flatirons Strings Academy
Boulder. Ages 8 to 108. Day Camp. July 19 to July 24. A Midsummer Day’s Dream String Camp. M-F with 2 pm Saturday student concert and 7 pm Friday faculty concert. 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 Web site at www.FSAmusic.org for details & on-line registration. Contact us by e-mail at FSAmusic.contact@gmail.com or call us at (303) 908-2493.

Friends’ School
Summer Programs 2010
Boulder. Ages 3-16. Day camp. Weeklong, morning & afternoon sessions. June 14th to July 30th. Preschool ages: Backyard camp and cooking. Elementary & middle school ages: Art, creative writing & book making, computer & robotics, cooking, movie making, beach volleyball. Licensed and accredited. Please visit www.friendsschoolboulder.org for details and registration materials, or call (303) 499-1999 ext. 223, or please e-mail ksherwood@friendsschoolboulder.org for more information. See ad.

Girls’ Wilderness Program
The Women’s Wilderness Institute
Boulder. Wilderness-based courses specifically created for girls ages 8-18. Have a blast backpacking, rock climbing, learning outdoor skills, and expressive arts in a fun, “girl-positive” program. Four to 12-day overnight and day-camp sessions in Colorado and Wyoming, Tuition $425-$1,680; includes food, gear, clothing. Scholarships available. June-August. AEE accredited. Please call (303) 938-9191 or e-mail moreinfo@womenswilderness.org or check out www.womenswilderness.org for dates and details.
Guitar Summer Camp
Boulder. Day camp for ages 7 and up. Seven 1-week sessions: June 7th-July 23rd. 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. $179/week. Beginners welcome! For more information please go to www.paulrobertsguitar.com or contact Paul Roberts Guitar 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 OR 12:30 to 3 pm Mon/Wed (2.5 hrs) OR Tue/Thu (3 hrs).Mon/Wed:$50 a week, Tue/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 or check out www.gymboreeclasses.com for more information.

Happy Trails
Riding Center
Summer Horse Camp
Lafayette. All levels. Day Camp. 8 am to 4 pm. M-F. We teach a comprehensive horse riding, care, and farm curriculum for all levels and styles of riders of all interests and resources, in a fun and well-structured learning environment. Equipment needed: riding boots (NOT COWBOY BOOTS!) and riding helmet are suggested, but NOT required. Helmets are provided. Tennis Shoes are OK. See Web site or call for pricing on specific camp program. Location: 9960 Arapahoe Road, 80026. Call Rhonda Stevenson at (720) 327-9051 or e-mail admin@happytrailsridingcenter.com or check out www.happytrailsridingcenter.com

HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties
Colorado. Ages 6-17. Residential Camp. Camp Erin Weekend Bereavement Camp. FREE. HospiceCare, in partnership with The Moyer Foundation, now offers Camp Erin, a weekend bereavement camp for kids. Equipment needed: List will be provided. Call Annie Bomberg at (303) 604-5330 or e-mail anniebomberg@hospicecareonline.org for dates and times and check out www.hospicecareonline.org for more information.?

Hygiene Art/Farm Camp
Hygiene. Day camp for ages 5-12. M-Th, 10 am to 3 pm. Licensed art teacher. Kids will feed goats, play with chickens, plant and harvest in the organic garden, inspiring their creations in: clay architecture, drawing and painting, dinosaur sculpture, Native American arts. Fun! Equipment needed: wear grubby clothes & sun hat, bring a lunch and water bottle. Call Mary Magdalena at (303) 652-4004 or mary@marymagdalena.com or check out www.marymagdalena.com

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). Summer camp with a cross-cultural twist! Explore a wide range of music and dance. Two-week program. Session 1: July 5-16. Session 2: July 19-30. 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. Ages 7-8 and 9-12 yrs. Day Camp. M-F. Enjoy a PAWS-itive experience with pets at Longmont Humane Society. Learn dog & cat language, dog walking, cat handling, do a pet-related job every day, interactive games & activities to teach animal responsibility. HUGE price break this year. P.M. Pack: (ages 9-12), 1 to 5 pm, $175 per child/per week. Views a neuter surgery in our clinic and performs CSI techniques to solve a pet theft. Morning Paws: (ages 7 & 8), 9 am to noon. $150.00 per child/per week. Call (303) 772-1232 ext. 264 or check our Web site for application forms, schedules, and more information at www.longmonthumane.org

Kindermusik® Adventures
Boulder. For ages 4 - 7. Take a trip around the world as we explore other countries through music, art, movement, folktales, friendship, and fun. Early-Bird Summer Session begins in May. One-week summer sessions throughout the summer. Small groups of eight children or fewer. Please contact Jane Smolens (303) 413-1120, or check out www.mountainsongmusic.com for more details.

The Language of Food
French Immersion
Summer Camp
Boulder. Ages 5-12. Day camp. 8:30 am to 3 pm. M-F. Weekly sessions. June 1st to July 30th. Cooking 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 making, yoga, jewelry design, music, singing, and storytelling. $285 per session. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or e-mail marie@thelanguageoffood.com or check out http://thelanguageoffood.com

Larksong Preschool (Waldorf Inspired)
Longmont. Ages 3-7. Day camp. M-F. 8:30 -12:30 pm. Licensed. Imaginative nature-based Waldorf-inspired camp with master Waldorf kindergarten teacher. Sand and water play, nature crafts, story, music, wood working, water color painting, puppetry, gardening, nature walks, and organic snack. Equipment needed: Backpack and water bottle. Call Lin Welch at (720) 244-1168 or e-mail linceltic777@yahoo.com for more information.

Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet
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 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.

Lyons Community Montessori
Lyons. For ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. Morning summer program in June and July. Pottery in the Park, art classes, dance classes, local field trips, and more. Accredited program. Location: Downtown Lyons, PO Box 1040, 80540. Please contact Laurie Kennedy at (303) 823-9629 or check out our Web site at www.lyonscommunitymontessori.com or e-mail info@lyonscommunitymontessori.com for more information.

Martialworks & Colorado Sports Training
Boulder. Youth Summer Camps 2010. For ages 6-12 from June 7 to 10 and June 21 to 24 and for ages 14 to 17 from June 14 to 17. Hours: 9 am to 1 pm. $220 per session. Our unique training camps will teach a combination of physical exercise, yoga, meditation, martial arts, and filipino stick fighting. Sessions will also provide game playing opportunities, relaxation periods, and inspirational storytelling. Training equipment is included in the cost of the camp, this includes an authentic take-home Filipino fighting stick. Children will need to bring a snack, lunch. and water bottle. Location: 1501 Lee Hill Rd, Unit 11, 80304. Call Stephen Joffe at (720) 933-6011 or e-mail martialworks@gmail.com or check out www.martialworks.com or please check out our Web site at www.coloradosportstraining.com

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.

Montessori Academy
Summer Camp
Lafayette. For ages 2 1/2-6. Day camp. M-F, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Licensed. Montessori Academy has part-day or full-day options from one to five days a week in June and July. We offer children an authentic Montessori environment plus special summer activities with water play, field trips, gardening, and exceptional hands-on science units. Location: 801 N. 111th Street. Please contact Jean Chorbajian at (303) 926-8321 or visit www.montessoriacademylafayette.com or please e-mail montessori.academy@mac.com for more information. See ad.

Mountain Day Camp & Mountain Day Camp Junior & Backpacking
Boulder. Day/overnight camps. Day Camp for ages 4.5-11 years. Overnight for ages 11-14. M-F. Day Camp for 7-11-year-olds at Eldorado Canyon State Park (1- & 2-wk options), 1-week backpacking for ages 11 to 14, & 1-week for ages 4.5 to 6 in central Boulder. Premium experiences. Focus is on youth and group development through nature exploration and play. Hiking, climbing, team-building games, singing, crafts, swimming, fishing, Leave-No-Trace ethics, & more! Transportation provided for ages 7 to 11. ACA-accredited and licensed child care provider. Equipment needed: Labeled w/child’s name: backpack, tennis/hiking shoes & socks, layers, rain gear, lunch, water bottle, hat for shade, sunglasses. Fees vary by program, $64 to $90/day, scholarships available. Mailing: PO Box 3666, 80307. Call Betsy Strohmaier at (720) 249-2997 or info@mountaindaycamp.com or visit www.mountaindaycamp.com for more information.

Mountain Kids
Summer Day Camp
Louisville. For ages 5-12. M-F, 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. Mountains of fun! June 1 thru August 13. 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 ad.

Mountain Peak
Summer Camp
Longmont. For ages 5-12. Day camp. 7 am-6 pm M-F. (June 7-August 13). 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, 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.

Mudslingers Pottery School
Louisville. Ages 8 and up. Day camp. Summer Clay Camps 10 to noon, or 1 pm to 3 pm M-F. One-week sessions. $120 per week, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in full-service studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters’ wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of. Small groups of 5-10 children per session. Call John Hansen or Emilie Parker at (303) 926-0996 or mudslingerspottery@netzero.com or please check out www.mudslingerspottery.com

New Horizons Cooperative Summer Program
Boulder. For ages 3-6. Day camp. M/T/W/TH or M/W or T/TH from 9 am to 12 pm. $250 for 2 days-a-week or $500 for 4 days-a-week. Qualistar-rated NHCP summer program provides a high-quality, English/Spanish bilingual experience for children and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. The goal is to create in each child an appreciation of his or her own uniqueness and an understanding of the cultural diversity of the world in which we live. There are two field trips a week. Co-oping parents provide transportation for field trips. Bring a sack lunch. Location: 1825 Upland Ave, 80304. Call Helen Joffe at (720) 406-0455 or check out www.nhcp.org for more information.

Niwot Grassroots Teen
Theatre on the Green
Niwot. For ages 8-18. Indoor/outdoor day camp. One-, two-, and three-week programs, June 7-July 22. Weekdays with varying hours. Elite, mixed, and junior production camps. Original productions created together. Cooperative theatrical creation in a fun, supportive, hometown environment. Fees: $299-$750. 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 Web site 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 Peter Pandemonium in a family musical theatre presentation at the Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road July 22-26. Everyone gets a part. Fees: $50. 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 Annie, Music Man or Schoolhouse Rock while learning to sing, dance, and act. $210 a session. Two- week advanced workshop ($375) for middle/high schoolers culminates in public performances Aug. 13, 14. Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts, 990 Public Road. Call Jo Anne Lamun at (303) 786-8727 or www.peanutbutterplayers.com for more information and registration.

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. 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 brian@rockymtanglers.com or do check our Web site at rockymtanglers.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 The Wizard of Oz, Bye Bye Birdie, From Fantasy to Fame, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Musical Version, 2-, 3-, and 4-week camps, starting June 1. 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 you can register online 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 Fantastic Mr. Fox, Where the Wild Things Are, Finding Nemo, Toy Story, and more. Three-week camps starting June 1. M-Th, 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 Mountain
Theatre for Tots
Boulder. For ages 3-4. M-W-F from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Three-week camps, starting June 7. Program includes songs, imaginative play, creative movement, and acting out stories. Local Boulder locations. Call (303) 245-8150 or you can also register online at www.theaterforkids.net. See ad.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Summer Fun Camp
Boulder. Day camp. Ages 2 1/2-12. June 7th through August 13th. M-F. 7 am-6 pm. Our Summer Fun Camp is full of weekly themed activities, including swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, park excursions, science activities, water play, cooking, games, and much, much more! Come join us for a fun summer! 1317 Mapleton Ave, 80304. Call Shaye Feist at (303) 443-0684 or feists@shjboulder.org or please visit www.shjboulder.org for more information.

Shepherd Valley
Waldorf School
Niwot. For ages 3-13 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. Contact Barry Freniere at (303) 652-0130 or office@shepherdvalley.org or check out www.shepherdvalley.org for more information. See ad.

Shining Mountain
Waldorf School
Summer Camp
North Boulder. Wholesome, healthy summer fun for children. Basketball, volleyball, beekeeping, cross country, woodwork, gardening, cooking, circus, art, music, puppets, hikes, outdoor play, storytelling, theater, games, and more. For preschool through entering 8th grade. ACIS and AWSNA accredited. 999 Violet Avenue. Call (303) 444-7697 ext. 122, or e-mail summercamp@smwaldorf.org for details. Or you can visit us online at www.smwaldorf.org/programs/summercamps/scbrochure.pdf for more information.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures
Boulder. For ages 7-17. Day camps. 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. New this year are girls only camps and downhill days, ages 12-17. SMBA is celebrating its 17th year of riding excellence in Boulder County. Contact Kate Rau/Sage Porter at (303) 447-8014 or please e-mail us at info@lertprograms.com or check out www.ridesmba.org for more information.

Skyhawks Sports Academy
Hundreds of camps throughout Boulder & Broomfield counties and over 500 locations in the Metro Denver area with 11 different sports to choose from. Camps for boys and girls ages 3 1/2 to 12. Each program is designed to give kids a positive introduction to sports while learning to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. Skyhawks has been teaching life skills through sports since 1979. Call Skyhawks at (800) 804-3509 or visit www.skyhawks.com for more information.

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

The Storybook Players
East Boulder. For ages 7-15. Day camp. A 10-day session for children and youths in theater arts, culminating on the 11th day with two performances of Rumpelstiltskin. Starting on Monday, July 26 to Saturday, August 7. Weekdays 9 am to 12 pm. Two performances on Saturday, August 7th. Our program includes creative dramatics, script work, character development, singing and song writing, voice projection, comedy timing, and performance experience. We value teamwork and the satisfaction of ending the session with a delightful performance. We’ll meet at 8900 E. Arapahoe in Boulder. Call Sigrid Farwell, (M.A. Theater/Dance) at (303) 834-8481 or e-mail sigridfarwell@comcast.net 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. $125 for early registration. Tuesdays. 5 sessions, 1.5 hours each. Call (303) 915-4421 or please e-mail slewis.consulting@gmail.com or check out www.SS4k.com for more information.

Summer Fantasy Writing and Gaming Camp
Boulder/Longmont. For ages 7-17. Day Camp. Days and hours: M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. Exciting, fantasy, and fun. Camps held at Twin Peaks Charter Academy in Longmont June 21st to July 2nd and at Bixby School in Boulder, from July 12th to July 23rd. Previously hosted by Rocky Mountain School. Creative writing, art, games and adventure-questing outside. Unique writing motivation for imaginative kids! Reserve your child’s spot today! Equipment needed: notebook, lunch, and a bottle of water. Call for specific locations and dates. $250 per week. Call Miriam Darnell at (217) 419-5474 or please e-mail miriamsilver@hotmail.com or please check our Web site at www.creative-writing-solutions.com for more information.

Sunflower Farm
Summer Camps
Longmont. For ages 3-10. (June 2-August 13). Step back into an old-fashioned rural summer! Giant tree houses, pony rides, popsicles, baby animals and vast open spaces to explore. Endless array of outdoor experiences, 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 late teen girls 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 signup for several! Location: 11150 Prospect. To view schedule and register online, go to www.sunflowerfarminfo.com or call (303) 774-8001.

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 5-12. Day camp. Play with clay from 10 am to 3 pm. Pick from one or two week sessions during the summer. Only ten children per session! If your child loves clay, (hand building and wheel throwing), the outdoors, stories in the tepee and music, this is the place. Check out all the different camp sessions and classes to choose from at www.SunshinePotteryStudio.com or call Mira at (303) 517-5436, or you can also e-mail us at mirahatland@gmail.com to register.

The Art Underground Fanciful Fairy Camps
Louisville. Ages 3-5 and 6-9. Day camps. 9 to 11:30 am (3-5 yrs) & 12:30 to 3 pm (6-9 yrs). Session 1; July 12-16 & Session 2; July 19-23. Cost: $145. Come experience a fanciful fairy week through dancing to fairy stories set to music while wearing fairy costumes. You will have a week of fairy tea parties with fruit teas and fairy games and crafts. Create fairy magic scents, fairy houses, and more. Location: 901 Front St. Lower Level. Register online on our Web site at www.theartunderground.org. For more information, please e-mail us at info@theartunderground.org. See ads.

The Little Gym
Boulder. Ages 3-8. 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. 4800 Baseline Road, Suite C106-108, 80303. Contact Brooks Crosby at tlgboulderco@thelittlegym.com for more information or please check out www.tlgboulderco.com. See ad.

The Spot Bouldering Gym and
Climbing School
Boulder. Ages 6-15. Day camps 9 am to 3 pm. Five-day programs in June, July, August. At The Spot Summer Camps kids will learn rock climbing and other outdoor skills that transfer to many areas of their lives and make friendships that last well beyond the summer. Climbing is central to the camp schedule, but activities also include hiking, Leave-No-Trace ethics, nature games, and climbing lore. Outdoor clothing required. Check out our Web site at www.thespotgym.com. Please e-mail climbingschool@thespotgym.com or call (303) 379-8806 to register.

Thorne Natural Science School (TNSS)
Boulder & Waterton Canyon. Ages 3 - 15. One-week programs in June, July, and August, M-F, from 8:30 am to noon, with afternoon options. For 56 years, Thorne has “connected kids to nature” with exciting, educational, hands-on field trips held outdoors “in the field.” Outdoor clothing and shoes required. Please check out www.thorne-eco.org and register online. E-mail info@thorne-eco.org or call (303) 499-3647 for information and free catalog. See ads.

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 Web site for more details at www.treehouselearning.com, See ad.

Unicorn Ranch
Horse Camp
Boulder/Longmont. Ages 8-12+. Day camp. 9 am to 3:30 pm. Monday-Thursday. Open camp ages 9+ and leadership training for ages 12+; and Little Kids Weeks for ages 8-10. English or Western style riding, beginners on up. Learn to ride, explore horse care, and have fun with horses. We have professional instructors and adult supervision, a real focus on safety and horsemanship education. Bring boots, helmets, and lunch. Fees: M-Th: $350/child; $600/2 children; $100 deposit/camper. Horse Care Day (Friday only) $45, no riding, can sign up for Fridays only. Call Pam at (720) 270-5553, or you can e-mail pam@unicornranchhorses.com or please check out our Web site at www.unicornranchhorses.com

Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery Summer Workshops
Boulder/Nederland. Ages 5-12. Day Camp. Nature Discovery Workshops. M-F, 9 am to 3:30 pm, with before and aftercare available. Wild Bear offers age-appropriate, hands-on nature discovery workshops June 8-August 7. Shuttle service available to Nederland! $55/day, scholarships available. Equipment needed: Weather-appropriate clothing, good walking shoes, lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and an adventurous spirit! Call (303) 258-0495 or e-mail wildbear@wildbear.org to register. For complete course listings and online registration check out www.wildbear.org

YMCA of Boulder Valley
Camp Chief Niwot
Boulder Valley area. For children entering 1st grade through 8th grade. New this summer, YMCA Camp Chief Niwot will be held at the Arapahoe YMCA in Lafayette. With the addition of our new outdoor family fun pool at the YMCA, camp at the new location will offer many more fun opportunities for the campers. Camp Chief Niwot has a rich history, serving youth in Boulder County for over 10 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. Call (303) 443-4474 x4490, e-mail camps@ymcabv.org or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Camp Santa Maria
Grant, CO. Ages 6-16. Overnight resident camp. One-week $595/two-week $1,195 session. 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 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 e-mail funinthesun@ymcabv.org or call 303-443-4474 x2001.

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, Leaders in Training for Teens, Teen Escape Amusement Adventure, Girl Power for Teens, Let’s Dance for Teens, Urban Art for Teens. Call (303) 443-4474 x4490, e-mail camps@ymcabv.org or visit www.ymcabv.org for more information.

YMCA Longmont
Longmont/Frederick/Hygiene. Grades 1-12. 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. Locations: Longmont YMCA, Heritage Middle School, and Frederick Elementary, and Hygiene Elementary. Preregistration required for all camps. 9th & Lashley, 80501. Call (303) 776-0370 or please visit our Web site 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! June 14-July 23. 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 education@bmoca.org. Location: 1750 13th Street, 80302. Visit www.bmoca.org for more information. See ad.