This Weekend’s Entertainment Pick: Tristan Prettyman
As a native Californian, I tend to be drawn to musicians who embody that laid-back, sunny lifestyle that brings me back to the beach, however far away I may be. Tristan Prettyman captures that spirit with charming, soulful lyrics in which she willingly shares stories about her life. She also happens to be a native of the Golden State, not that I’m bias or anything. (more…)
March 2008
Camp Directory
Academy of Rock at Globalsound Studio
510 Compton St. Suite 102, Broomfield, 303.439.7956. Ages 10-15. Weeklong sessions. Play in a band, learn to write songs and record a CD (most instruments). academyofrock.com.
American Dance Training Camp
Winter Park Mountain Lodge, 81699 U.S. Hwy 40, Winter Park, 866.383.2382. Ages 8-17, girls only. June 15-July 5 (weeklong sessions). Learn new dance moves, meet new friends at this overnight camp. americandancetrainingcamp.com.
Axis of Movement
451 Oak St., Suite 208, Frederick, 303.833.7353. Ages 3 and up. June 23-Aug. 7 (One-day four week to multi-day six-weeks). Intermediate Dance Intensive, Princesses and Knights Dance Camps, Broadway Dance Camps and Hip-Hop and Break Dance. axisofmovement.com.
Ballet Nouveau Colorado
3001 Industrial Lane No. 12, Broomfield, 303.466.5685. Ages 3-18. June 23-Aug. 1 (2-5 days per week). Ballet, musical theater and other dance forms, including Fairy Tale Ballet for younger students. balletnouveaucolorado.org.
BDT Academy
5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.449.6000 x193. Grades 6-12. June 9-June 28 (middle school), July 7-July 26 (high school). Drama instructing, auditioning, rehearsing and performing on the Boulder Dinner Theatre stage. bouldersdinnertheatre.com.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s Camp Shakespeare
University of Colorado, Boulder, 303.492.1537. Ages 10-18. July 21-Aug 8 (Morning and afternoon sessions). Workshops in many aspects of Shakespearian theater. coloradoshakes.org.
Color Me Mine
1930 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.3469. Ages 5 and up. July-August (three-day sessions). Art adventures include ceramic building, painting, and other arts and crafts projects. boulder.colormemine.com.
Crackpots Creativity Camp
501 Main St., Longmont, 303.776.2211. Ages 7 and up. June 23-June 27, July 21-July 25, Aug. 4-Aug. 8. Sessions include Princesses and Pirates, Do the Dishes, and Animal Kingdom. ecrackpots.com.
Dance Dimensions
638 Main St., Longmont, 303.772.3750. Ages 9-18. Dance intensives and L.A. mini-convention with L.A. Edge pro teacher. Jazz, hip hop, funk, musical theater, ballet, tap, lyrical, hoola and belly dancing. dancedimensions.net.
Dawson School Arts Camps
10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, 303.665.6679, x647. June 9-July 11. Ages 5-18. Ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. dawsonschool.org.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave., Denver, 720.913.0048. Dates TBA. International art, design, architecture and patterns. denverartmuseum.org.
Doghouse Rock ‘N’ Roll Camp
525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, 303.664.1600. Ages 12-17. June 2-Aug. 8 (weeklong sessions). Learn to play and write music, and form a band and record a CD. doghousemusic.com.
Elite Dance Academy
8820 W. 116th Circle, Broomfield, 303.466.8626. Ages 3 and up. July 19-Aug. 9 13(single- and three-day camps, plus regularly scheduled classes). Themed camps include Hanna Montana,, High School Musical, Little Princess, Superstar Pom and Cheer, and more. elitedanceacademy.net.
Kamp Kutandara African Music and Arts
5401 Western Ave. Suite B, Boulder, 303.443.2969. Ages 4-12. July 14-25(two-week camps). African music, crafts and activities. kutandara.com.
Kindermusik Adventures
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.413.1120. Ages 4-6. June-August (weeklong sessions). Explore multicultural music, art, movement. mountainsongmusic.com.
Longmont Theatre Summer Youth Program
513 Main St., Longmont, 303.772.5200. Ages 6-17. Six-week session. Theater and performing arts. longmonttheatre.org.
Make Scents Camps
108 2nd Ave., Niwot, 303.652.3616. Ages 5 and up. June 2-Aug. 1. Explores essential oils and creates natural bath and body products. makescents.info.
Mojos Music Academy
230 Primrose Court #1, Longmont, 303.776.3373. Ages 10-15. June 6-Aug. 8 (weeklong sessions). Learn the basics of Rock ‘n Roll and perform live. mojosmusicacademy.com
Niwot Grassroots Teen Theatre on the Green
Left Hand Valley Grange, Niwot, 303.652.6523. Ages 8-18. June 9-July 31 (one-, two- or three-week sessions). Elite, Mixed and Junior Production Camps and Theatrical Workshop sessions.
Peanut Butter Players Musical and Workshops
1376 Miners Drive, Lafayette, 303.786.8727. Ages 4-18 musical; 7-16 workshops. July 24-27 (musical); June 2-6, June 9-13, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8 (weeklong sessions). Camps include singing, dancing, acting, and other aspects of performing. peanutbutterplayers.com
P’zazz Singing Summer Day Camp
11905 W. 107th Ave., Broomfield, 303.466.8275. Ages 9-12. July 23-25. Auditions in May and June for vocal training. Includes solo work and choreography; camp ends with live performance. singpzazz.com.
Reverence Academy of Dance
1370 Miners Drive Suite 103, Lafayette, 303.661.0719. Ages 5 and up (7 and up for full day). June 16-20 and July 14-18. Ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, voice and more. reverenceweb.com.
Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts
200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303.665.0599. All ages. Dates TBA. Jazz in Summer camp with Steve Christopher and other programs. rmcma.org.
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids
5311 Western Ave., Boulder, 303.245.8150. Ages 3-16. June 2-Aug. 8 (two-week-plus sessions). Theatrical performances, character building, improvisation, mime, stage combat, dance and music. theatreforkids.net.
Rocky Ridge Music Center
465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park. 970.586.4031. Ages 10-24. June 9-Aug. 12 (two-week-plus sessions). Residential camp for orchestral and chamber music. rockyridge.org.
Stir it Up Cooking School
1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303.494.2665. Ages 5-16. May 27-Aug. 21 (four-day-plus sessions). The basics of the arts of cooking, baking, eating. stiritupcooking.com.
A Child’s Song
1317 W. 121st Ave., Westminster, 303.460.7408. Ages infant and up. Education through music and movement. achildssong.com.
Adventure Camp
West View Recreation Center, 10747 W. 108th Ave., Westminster, 303.460.9530. Ages 3-6. Four- or eight-week sessions. ci.Westminster.co.us.
Bixby School Summer School
4760 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303.494.7508. Ages 5-11. Mid-June-Mid-August. Gardening, drama, swimming, cooking, ropes course training, story time. bixbyschool.org.
Children’s House Montessori
3801 Weld County Road 18, Erie, 303.651.3215. Ages 2.5-6. June 1-Aug 31 (month long sessions). Swimming lessons, hikes, summer reading programs and outdoor activities. childrenshousewc.com.
Children’s Museum of Denver
2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, 303.433.7444. Ages 1-8. July 13-Sept. 13 (various events). New summer exhibits, StoryTime, Toddler-Time, Arts à la carte, Playscape Escape. mychildsmuseum.org.
FasTracKids
3280 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.5437. Ages 2-8. Astronomy, natural science, drama and art. fastrackids.com.
Forever Young
4051 County Line Road, Erie, 303.828.3452. Ages 1-12. Part- or full-time daycare. Drop ins welcome. eriechildcenter.com.
Jarrow Montessori Summer Camp
3900 Orange Court, Boulder, 303.443.0511. Ages 2 1/2-9. June 16-Aug 8 (weeklong sessions). Arts and crafts, nature and science, sports, field trips and guest artists. jarrow.org.
Kangaroo Kingdom Summer All Day Open Play
1361 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, 303.926.7550. Ages infant-5. Drop in daycare throughout the summer. thekangarookingdom.com.
Mt. Zion Summer Camp
1680 Balsam Ave., Boulder, 303.443.8477. For preschoolers. May 27-August. Swimming, gymnastics, crafts, nature studies, and more in a Christian environment. mtzionboulder.org.
Music Together
Boulder, Fort Collins and Westminster locations, 303.413.1120. Ages infant-4. June-August. Early childhood music and movement program that incorporates singing, movement and instrument play. mountainsongmusic.com.
Rainbow Child Care Center
3485 Stanford Ct., Boulder, Ages 2 1/2-6. Day care throughout the summer. boulderrainbow.com
Adventure Quest with Renaissance Adventures
302 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.786.9216. Ages 3-16. May 28-Aug. 22. Outdoor Renaissance-themed questing games. Renaissanceadventures.com.
Children’s Peace Garden, Growing Gardens
3198 North Broadway, Boulder, 303-413-7248. Ages 5-10. June 16-19, June 23-27, July 14.17, July 21-24. Learn to garden and cook. growinggardens.org.
Eldorado Yoga Day Camp for Kids and Teens
2875 County Road 67, El Dorado Springs, 303.494-3051. Ages 5-17. June 9-Aug. 1 (weeklong sessions). Hatha yoga, music, hikes, arts and crafts, jewelry making and theater. eldoradoyoga.org.
Kids and Critters Camp
Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303.772.1232 ext. 264. Ages 7-12. June 2-Aug. 11 (one-week sessions). Learn the daily operations at Longmont Humane Society’s new, state of the art facility. longmonthumane.org.
Out and About
Lafayette, Broomfield and Longmont locations, 303.926.6452. Ages 7-21. Integrative program for kids with developmental disabilities. Includes swimming, horseback riding, dance, sports, arts and crafts, gardening and field trips. outabout.org.
Avid4 Adventure
Boulder, Longmont and other metro-area locations, 720.249.2412. Ages 5-15. June 23-Aug. 15 (day and sleep-away camps). Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and canoeing. avid4.com.
Boulder Rock Club and Colorado Mountain School
2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303.447.2804. Ages 6-18. Year-round camps. Specific rock climbing camps with lots of individual instruction from highly-trained staff. totalclimbing.com.
Cal-Wood Summer Camp
2282 County Road 87, Jamestown, 303.449.0603. Ages 9-13. July 20-25. Hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, wilderness skills, nature discovery, arts and crafts, and fishing. calwood.org.
Camp Chief Ouray
YMCA of the Rockies, 1101 County Road 53, Granby, 970-887-2152 ext. 4172, Ages 7-15. June 10-Aug. 12 (weeklong camps). Traditional, horse, wilderness, leadership and family camps offered. ymcarockies.org.
Cheley Colorado Camps
POB 1170, Estes Park. 970.586.4244. Ages 9-17. June 18-Aug. 11 (two, 27-day sessions). Horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, technical climbing, mountain biking, crafts, sports, rifle skills, archery and more. cheley.com.
Colorado Youth Program Camps
3970 Broadway Suite B2, Boulder, 303.402.9656. Ages 11-17. June 8-July 29 (10-day mountain summer camp). Aug. 3-12 (teen adventure camp). Environmental education and conservation, trail-building, white water rafting, and more. coloradoyouthprogram.org.
Colvig Silver Camp
9665 Florida Road, Durango, 800.858.2850. Grades 2-11. June 14-Aug. 10 (two- and four-week sessions). Develop self esteem and leadership skills throughout outdoor adventure. colvigsilvercamps.com.
Deer Hill Expeditions
POB 180, Mancos, 800.533.7221. Grades 7-12. July 1-Aug. 12 (18- to 25-day sessions) Wilderness adventures and service projects in U.S. and Costa Rica. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, Spanish language immersion. deerhillexpeditions.com.
Girls Wilderness Program of the Women’s Wilderness Institute
5723 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.938.9191. Ages 12-17. June 11-Aug. 12 (four- to 12-day camps). Backpacking, rock climbing, outdoor skills and more. womenswilderness.org.
River Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp by Colorado Trout Unlimited
Peach Ranch, Basalt, 303.987.8425. June 8-13. Ages 14-18. Learn coldwater conservation and fly fishing. cotrout.org.
The Spot Rock Climbing Camp
The Spot, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder, 303.379.8806. Ages 6-15. June 2-Aug 15 (weeklong sessions). Bouldering, rappelling and rock climbing games in both indoor and outdoor settings. thespotgym.com.
Wilderness Camp
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, Breckenridge. 970.453.6422. Ages vary by camp. June 19-Aug. 11. Various outdoor camps are offered throughout the summer. boec.org.
Bits, Bytes & Bots
Boulder, Longmont and Denver locations, 303.494.2687. Ages 6-15. June 2-Aug. 8 (weeklong sessions). Build and program robots, create computer games, make movies, design anime. bitsbytesbots.com.
Camp Invention
Rocky Mountain School for the Gifted, 5490 Spine Road, Boulder, 303.545.9230. Grades 1-6. June 23-June 27 (weeklong session). Teaching science literacy through hands-on activities. rms.org.
Crow Canyon Archeological Center
23390 Road K, Cortez, 970.565.8975. Grades 6-12. June 22-Aug. 2. Hands-on field research includes learning the techniques of archeological digging and outdoor adventures. crowcanyon.org.
CU Science Discovery Summer Wilderness Camps
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, 303.492.7188. Ages 4-16. June 5-Aug. 4. Rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, lake kayaking, horseback, environmental sciences and wildlife biology. colorado.edu/sciencediscovery.
Dawson School Education Camps
10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, 303.665.6679, x647. Ages 5-17. June 9-July 18 Chinese, writing, speech and more. dawsonschool.org.
iD Tech Camps
University of Denver, 888.709.8324. Ages 7-17. June 22-Aug. 8. Create digital movies, video games, websites and more. internaldrive.com.
Keystone Science School
1628 Sts. John Road, Keystone, 800.215-5585. Ages 6-17. June 23-Aug. 2 (weeklong sessions-plus). Combines science and adventure through hands-on education, mountain adventures and other traditional camp activities. keystonescienceschool.org.
Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303.651.8374. Ages 5-14. June 9-Aug. 1. Hans-on camps include Life in Ponds and Streams, Science Magic, and Cool Chemistry. ci.Longmont,co.us/museum.
Mad Science
Westminster, Louisville and other metro-area locations. Ages 4-13. July 9-Aug. 17 (weeklong sessions). Demos, discussions and hands-on exploration of science topics. madscience.tv.
Mountain Shadows Montessori School
4154 N. 63rd St., Boulder, 303.530.5353. Ages 3-12. Call for details, spaces fill quickly. Fun educational look into science, art and culture. mountainshadows.org.
Science Discover Summer Camps
Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, 720.974.1862. Ages 5-9. June 2-Aug. 1 (weeklong sessions). Learn about spiders, bugs, butterflies and other insects in various themed sessions. butterflies.org.
Space Voyage Summer Academy
Summit Ridge Middle School, 11809 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, 303.985.3143. Ages 5-16. June 9-Aug 1 (five-day sessions). Learn about space flight and space stations. spacevoyage.com.
Summer Science Camp
Spine Education and Research Institute, 9005 Grant St. Suite 100, Thornton, 720.540.7374. Grades 3-12. June 17-Aug 1 (Four-day sessions). Explore the latest technological in modern-day medicine. spine-education.org.
Summer Study Programs
University of Colorado at Boulder, 800.666.2556. Grades 10-12. July 6-Aug. 9. Get a taste of college life while enjoying the recreational opportunities of Boulder, Penn State and Paris programs available. summerstudy.com.
Sylvan Learning Center Instructional Camps
Westminster, Longmont, Boulder and other Front Range locations. Longmont, 303.698.9195; Westminster, 866.277.4748; Boulder, 800.698.9195; Grades 1-12. Throughout summer (weeklong sessions). Math, reading, writing and study skills. educate.com.
Thorne Natural Science School
1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder, 303.499.3647. Ages 3-15. June 9-Aug. 8 (half-day to weeklong sessions). Hands-on, outdoor environmental education classes with daily trips to different ecosystem. thorne-eco.org.
Western State College Math and Computer Science Camp
Western State University, Gunnison, 970.943.2015. Grades 11-12. June 22-June 28. Get a start on college-level technology courses while getting a taste of college life.
Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery
Nederland and Boulder, 303.258.7092 ext. 242. Ages 5-12. June 9-Aug. 8 (two- to four-day camps). Mountain and Chautauqua workshops with an age-appropriate nature focus. wildbear.org.
WOW Children’s Museum Science Programs
110 N Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303.604.2424. Ages 3-11. TBA (day classes). Themed science programs. wowmuseum.com.
Academy Stables
4277 N. 109th St., Lafayette, 303.665-4637. Ages 6 and up. June 2-Aug. 22. Horse lessons, games, demonstrations, care and shows. academystables.com.
Airborne Gymnastics and Dance
1816 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303.651.1456. Ages 4 and up. Dance, gymnastics, rock climbing, cheerleading and a Broadway Production camp. airbornegym.com.
All Abilities Horse Camp
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, 11968 Mineral Road, Longmont, 303.652.9131. Ages 5-16. June 9-Aug. 14 (one- and two-week sessions). Gives children with or without special needs the opportunity to gain riding skills and learn about horses. ctrcinc.org.
All Skills Volleyball Camp
University of Colorado at Boulder, 303.492.6141. Grades 7-12, girls only (Day or overnight). July 12-14. Learn volleyball skills (beginner to advanced) from University of Colorado coaches and players. cubuffs.com.
Aqua Vista Swim School
Louisville, Lafayette and Erie locations, 303.499.3188. Ages 6mos and up. Weekdays, small groups, private and semi-private swimming lessons. aquavistaswimschool.com.
Boulder Nova Soccer
1790 30th St. Suite 450, Boulder, 303.443.1618. Grades K and up. June 16-Aug. 15 (weeklong sessions). Recreational and competitive soccer camp sessions available. novasoccer.com.
Circus Arts Camp
Boulder Circus Center, 4747 N 26th St., 303.548.9340. Ages 8-16. July 21-Aug. 1 (weeklong sessions). Learn circus arts like tight wire, unicycle, trapeze, acrobatics, clowning and more. imaginationcircusarts.com.
City of Boulder Sports Camps
S. Boulder Rec Center, 3198 Broadway, Boulder, 303.441.4137 for tennis; 303.441.4427 for other sports. Ages vary by camp. Call or check web for dates/times. Tennis, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, basketball, roller hockey and more. ci.boulder.co.us/parks-recreation.
CU Soccer Camps
University of Colorado at Boulder, 303.492.6141, Ages 5-18. June 16-June 30 (four-day residential camps, full and half-day sessions). Learn soccer from University of Colorado coaches and players. cusoccercamp.com.
Dawson School Sports Camps
10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, 303.665.6679, x647. Ages 6-18. June 9-July 11. Baseball, basketball, lacrosse and more. dawsonschool.org.
Dry Creek Arabians Horse Youth Clinic
Niwot Equestrian Center, 7182 N. 83rd St., Niwot, 303.652.2950. Ages 8-18. June-August (weeklong sessions). Riding safety, ground school, riding at beginning to intermediate level. Call for quipment needed. drycreekarabians@comcast.net.
Elite Training Volleyball Camp
University of Colorado at Boulder, 303.492.6141.Grades 10-12, girls only, varsity experience required. July 17-20. (Day or overnight). Teaches volleyball skills with an emphasis on playing at the college level. cubuffs.com.
Falcon Sports Camps
Air Force Academy, 2169 Field House Drive, Colorado Springs, 719.333.2116. Ages 8-18. June 8-June 25 (three- and five-day sessions, day and overnight). Basketball, cheerleading, golf and more than 20 sports total offered.
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Flatirons Equestrian Center
1326 S. 96th St., Louisville, 303.666.7778. Ages 6 and up (1/2 day camps for younger students). June-August (weeklong session plus March 24-28 Spring Break). Learn a wide variety of aspects of horsemanship, while boosting self confidence, teamwork skills, and responsibility. flatironsequestriancenter.com.
Haystack Junior Golf School
5877 Niwot Road, Niwot, 303.530.1400. Ages 6-11. June 2-July 25 (four weeklong sessions). Little Linksters and Mini Tour provide instruction for all levels. golfhaystack.com.
Horsemanship Camp
Sun Pony Ranch, 18490 CR 1, Berthoud, 970.532.4040. Ages 8-14. June 2-Aug 15 (weeklong sessions). Learn horsemanship and skills with your own horse for the week. English or Western riding style. sunponyranch.com.
Icon Lacrosse Boulder Day Camp
Kittredge Turf Fields, University of Colorado at Boulder, 866.617.8626. Grades 6-10. June 22-25 (day or overnight). Coaches include some of the top professional players and coaches in their respective positions. iconlacrosse.com.
Little Spikers Camp
University of Colorado at Boulder, 303.492.6141. Grades 3-6. July 8-11 (two, two-day sessions). Teaches the basic fundamentals and skills to play the game of volleyball. Camps for older players also available. cubuffs.com.
Adventure Bound Day Camp Chilson Recreation Center
700 E. 4th St., Loveland, 970.962.2467. Ages 6-12. June 2-Aug. 15 (weeklong sessions and longer). Activities include science, painting, crafts and swimming. cityofloveland.org.
Colorado Mountain Ranch
10063 Gold Hill Road, Boulder, 303.442.4557. Ages 7-13. June 9-Aug 8 (weeklong sessions). Horse riding, animal care, mountainboarding, swimming, gymnastics and trampoline. coloradomountainranch.com.
Camp Jackson
YMCA Highway 165, Rye, 719.543.5151. Ages 7-17. June 22-Aug. 8 (weeklong sessions). Sleep in cabins, toast marshmallows over a fire and enjoy all the other traditional summer camp activities; extreme and leadership camps. campjackson.com.
Cottage Excursion Day Camp
Boulder and Longmont locations, 303.449.4380, Boulder; 303.651.3522, Longmont, Ages 5-12 (two- to five-days a week). Daily excursions to amusement and water parks, swimming, bowling, and more. cottageschools.com.
Friends’ School Summer Camp
5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303.499.1999 x223. Ages 3-11. June 23-July 31 (weeklong sessions). Cooking and gardening classes include kitchen chemistry, baking, international fare, harvesting, digging, composting. friendsschoolboulder.org.
Girl Scout Summer Residential Camps
throughout metro area. 303.778.8774. Ages 6-18. June 8-Aug. 8 (weeklong sessions). Equestrian training, climbing, archery, nature and science, and more. girlscoutsmilehi.org.
Id-Ra-Ha-Je Camp & Retreat Center
Park County Road 43a, Bailey, 303 838-5668. Grades 1-12. June 8-Aug. 9. Resident, adventure, sport, retreats and outdoor education camps. idrahaje.org.
Lafayette Recreation Department Summer Day Camp
Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303.665.0469. Ages 6 and up. June 2-Aug. 8 (weeklong sessions). Games, arts, crafts, sports, cooking and field trips with revolving themes. cityoflafayettee.com/recreation.
Longmont YMCA Summer Day Camps
950 Lashley St., Longmont, 303.776.0370. Grades 1-8. June 2-Aug. 15 (weeklong seesions or longer). Swimming, sports, games, arts and crafts, cooking, science, and field trips. longmontymca.org.
Longmont Summer Day Camps
St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., 303.651.8404. Ages 6-12. June 2-Aug. 15 (weeklong-plus sessions). Swimming, field trips, games, crafts and sports. ci.Longmont,co.us/rec.
Mountain Center Summer Day Camp
74 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville, 303.665.8287. Ages 5-12. June 2-Aug 15 (weeklong sessions). Gymnastics, swimming, rock climbing, local field trips, hiking, open gym and picnics, special guests. themountaincenter.com.
Mountain Day Camp
PO Box 3666, Boulder, 720.249.2997. Ages 4-12. June 2-Aug. 8 (week and two-week sessions). Environmental education, hiking, climbing, crafts and music. mountaindaycamp.com.
Seven Oaks Academy/Bright Horizons
West Longmont, 303.682.0102; East Longmont, 303.772.1008; Westminster, 303.650.0065; Louisville, 303.665.5511. Ages 6-12. May 27-Aug. 15 (weekly sessions). Field trips, music, art, science, and movement. 7oa.com.
Shepherd Valley Waldorf School
6500 W. Dry Creek, Niwot, 303.652.0130. Ages 3-12. Jun 16-Aug. 8 (two- and three-week sessions). Themed camps include woodworking, herbal wild crafting and bee keeping. shepherdvalley.org.
Summer Adventure Day Camp
Louisville Recreation Center, 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville, 303.335.4902. Grades K-5. June 2-Aug. 1 (one-week sessions). Swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, and sports and games. louisvillerecreation.com.
Summer Y Camp
Longmont and Carbon Valley locations, 720.652.4731. Grades 1–8. June 2-Aug. 15 (two- to five-days a week). Swimming, sports, games, arts and crafts, cooking, and more. longmontymca.org.
Sunflower Farm’s Kid’s Farmfest Summer Camp
11150 Prospect Road, Longmont, 303.774.8001. Ages 3-10. June 4-Aug. 15 (three-day sessions). Daily farm tasks, art, nature and animals, gardening and harvesting. sunflowerfarminfo.com.
YMCA of Boulder Valley
Boulder and Lafayette locations, 303.664.5458 x4490. Ages 7-16. June 11-Aug 11. Specialty arts and sports camps, and residential mountain camps. ymcabv.org.
March 2008
Pink-faced in Boulder
C’mon Boulder. We know you are the most P.C. city in the nation but you are going a little too far in one of your most recent cases of protecting animals. Joy Douglas, a local salon owner, dyed her poodle pink—making Cici a breast-awareness dog. (more…)
March 2008
Minimum Reasoning
Blaming Rock Bottom’s lay offs on minimum wage hikes is a tough dish to swallow
Full disclosure first: I got laid off my job as a columnist at The Denver Post in June for reasons I still struggle to grasp. So when Rock Bottom Restaurants did the same to 36 employees at its Louisville headquarters in November, I paid close attention to the explanation. (more…)
March 2008
Not Ready For Prime Time Just Yet
Hunter’s Improves with Steakhouse Approach; Fine-Dining Polish Needed
Editor’s Note: It’s 11:33 p.m. on deadline night, and we just found out Hunter’s shuttered its doors just months after trying to revamp the 10-year-old eatery into a high-end steakhouse. Perhaps this is why: (more…)
March 2008
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