Boulder Weekly

Camp Guide 2006
Unplugged Summer
Courtesy of ARA Content (editorial@boulderweekly.com)

Summer will be here before you know it, and parents around the country are facing the same dilemma: What should we do to keep the kids busy this summer?

Some families will travel. Others will send the kids to recreational programs in a neighborhood park. For many, though, there are no planned activities. The kids will simply spend more time watching TV on the couch and playing computer games in their rooms.

But there is another option you may not have considered. Why not sign your kids up for summer camp?

At their recent annual conference, members of the American Camp Association (ACA) discussed some of the reasons today's parents are not exploring that option as readily as their own parents did. Quoting Wendy Mogel, Ph.D, from her book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, and author Richard Louv in his articles about "Nature-Deficit Disorder," ACA members identified a number of causes: over-protective parents; fears about their child's safety, injury or teasing; fixation on materialism over nature; over-scheduling of sports, lessons and other programs near home; and tolerance of more and more video games, cell phones and hand-held computers.

Louv urges parents to restore childhood to the unplugged state of casual outdoor play that they may remember from their own youth but that few promote in their offspring. "It's society's whole attitude that nature isn't important anymore," says Louv, 56, who has two sons ages 17 and 23. He advises parents "to let kids be kids."

In response to parents' hesitation to look to a camp experience as a viable part of youth development, the ACA has introduced its "Partnering With Parents" campaign. It seeks to reassure parents that providing their children with a community of caring adults who will nurture experiential education will ultimately pay off by helping children build what the ACA calls the "Four Cs": compassion, contribution, commitment and character.

"First and foremost, we want to provide a safe haven for learning, growing, relating and having fun," says Sam Cote, executive director of his family-owned and operated twin camps, Camp Lincoln for Boys and Camp Lake Hubert for Girls. These camps, located on opposite sides of a pristine, spring-fed lake in the Brainerd Lakes area of north central Minnesota, have been providing a "North Woods Experience" for boys and girls for nearly 100 years. They attract children from all over the U.S. and several foreign countries.

"We specialize in building moments that create wonderful, lifelong memories," Cote says. "But we also realize that such experiences help shape the future; we teach and reflect qualities that help build a better world. The kids pick that up by osmosis, though; they are too busy having fun, experiencing new sports and activities, and making lasting friendships to know that they are learning or relearning values that will remain with them into adulthood."

There are many accredited ACA camps providing just about every kind of camp experience for all ages and for various periods, costs and locations. At Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, for instance, children between the ages of 8 and 17 are accepted into programs of 2, 4 or 8 weeks with the cost starting at $2,000.

"Camp is a special place for fun and exploring the real, the genuine and the non-artificial," says Cote. "It's a shame that so many youth today are not being given this tremendous opportunity."

For years, campers' parents have reported that when their children return home from camp they are more caring, understand the importance of giving, are more equipped to stand up for what they know is right, and are willing to be more responsible. These are qualities that will help build a successful nation and a civil society.

Parents interested in more information on summer camps can contact the American Camp Association at www.acacamps.org . (Hit the "Find a Camp" button.) For more information on Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert, call (800) 242-1909 or visit its Web site at: www.lincoln-lakehubert.com.

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CAMP DIRECTORY

Arts and Crafts

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
www.arvadacenter.org
720-898-7200
Plan your summer now! The Arvada Center offers a wide range of classes and camps for children and teens, including drama, dance, fine arts, storytelling, music and photography. Request a class catalog online at www.arvadacenter.org.

Boulder Museum of
Contemporary Art
1750 13th St., Boulder
303-443-1212
www.bmoca.org
Young Artists at Work. Unique Summer Art Experiences for ages 6-14. Experience, explore and create contemporary art and performance in hands-on workshops with guest artists. Students will be encouraged to explore new methods and exciting materials in their artistic endeavors. Two four-day workshops each month. All skill levels and interests. Discounts for BMOCA members. Scholarships available.

Colorado Academy Summer Arts Academy
3800 S. Pierce St., Denver
303-914-2531
www.coloacad.org
This program offers exciting, hands-on experience for young studio artists to learn serious art technique in areas including photography, sculpture, studio art, circus arts and portraiture.

Color Me Mine
1938 Pearl St., Boulder
303-443-3469
www.boulder.colormemine.com
Sign up for one of our week-long multi-media programs or our Wednesday afternoon mini-camp on off weeks. We build with clay, paint ceramics, create amazing crafts, play games both inside and out and more! Friday pizza parties. Week-long program: Ages 5-9, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Ages 10+, 12-3 p.m. Afternoon mini-camps: All ages, 2-4:30 p.m.

Crackpots Creativity Camp
501 Main St., Longmont
303-776-2211
Kids learn and have fun while they create fun and functional pieces of art. Kids paint a different ceramic piece and learn a new technique each day in week-long, themed classes. Themes include "Dazzling Dishes," "Bedroom Bright," "Animal Kingdom," and "Beautiful Bathroom." In the new Multimedia Art Camp, different media are explored each day of the week. Camps begin June 12.

KidsArt Camps
Art Students League of Denver
200 Grant St., Denver
303-778-6990
www.asld.org
Summer KidArt Camps offer programs for kids grades 1-9 and will be held at the Art Students League of Denver. Classes are divided into three groups, grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9. It is a fun and educational mixture of classes that develops creative and analytical thinking through the exploration of fine-art techniques and media. Areas of study include acrylic impressionistic painting, art of the surrealists, beginning ceramics, cartooning, drawing with pencils, pens and colors, fiber arts, landscapes, mask-making, sculpting with clay, wire circus, wearable art, and many more. Camp begins June 12-Aug. 18. Visit the website to download the catalog.

Mizel Arts Center for Arts and Culture
350 S. Dahlia St., Denver
303-316-6383
www.mizelcenter.org
Mizel's Summer Art Academy offers an extensive range of arts programs for kids grades 1 through 10. Visit the website at www.mizelcenter.org for information about this and other Mizel summer programs.

Pizazz
Mosaic Movement Arts
1844 55th St., Boulder
303-402-9777
www.mosaicmovementarts.com
An annual expressive arts summer camp for children in which they create weekly performances through a fun-filled collaboration of dancing, drama, singing, art, improvisation and outside play. Call for more information.

Educational

Bits, Bytes and Bots Computer Adventures
303-494-2687
www.bitsbytesbots.com
Our courses engage your children's imagination, while teaching them important skills and preparing them to succeed in school. Their creativity can run wild in our classes while they are learning logic, problem solving, organization and teamwork. Located in the Table Mesa Shopping Center. Classes available in Highlands Ranch, Longmont and Westminster, also. Log onto www.bitsbytesbots.com/summer2006.htm for the summer camp schedule.

Boulder Quest Center
303-440-3647
www.boulderquest.com
info@boulderquest.com
The Boulder Quest Center programs bridge the gap between the timeless wisdom of the East and the fresh pragmatism of the West by exploring the fullness of human potential in the physical, mental and spiritual realms. Your adventure in To-Shin Do martial arts, mind-science meditation, Quest Cardio or Mighty Dragons (ages 4-6) begins with a free lesson. Help kids experience their potential through intelligent training, realistic challenges, and powerful friends and teachers.

Camp Invention
800-968-4332
www.campinvention.org
Created by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation, Camp Invention is a week-long summer enrichment day camp offered in your local elementary school for children in the 2nd-6th grades. Participating daily in five activity-oriented thematic modules, campers enhance their understanding of science, math, history and the arts while having lots of fun. This exciting program invites children to let their imaginations run wild through teamwork, creative problem solving and inventive thinking.

Chess Academy of Denver Chess Camps
Englewood and Washington Park
303-770-6696
www.ColoradoMasterChess.com
12th Annual Rocky Mountain Chess Camps: June 12-16 (Englewood) full- and half-day options. July 17-19 (Denver). All abilities and ages, 8:1 ratio. Five two-day chess camps are also offered throughout the summer in Englewood for specific ability levels. Participants will be taught scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament preparation, logical thinking and strategic planning for all the phases of the game. Learn from nationally recognized Denver chess master Todd Bardwick.

Children's Peace Garden Summer Program
Boulder Community Garden Site, Boulder
303-413-7248 ext. 1
Ages 5-10. Three four-week sessions are offered, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, July 11-Aug. 1. Play in giant sunflower houses, a bean-pole teepee and a grape-arbor shelter. They see how food grows and try out recipies from their gardens. Children work together to grow organic vegetables to donate to the community. Scavenger hunts, games, building scarecrows, compost-relay races and exploring of the worm bin. $50 per child.

Clear Creek History Park
Golden
303-278-3557
Hands-On History sessions, gold panning, one-room schoolhouse, lessons, searching for eggs in the coop, making soap and paper and playing 1800's-style baseball. Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Session1: June 12-16, Session 2: June 19-23, Session 3: June 26-30, Session 4: July10-14, Session 5: July 17-21, Session 6: July 24-28 and Session 7: July 11- Aug. 4. Ages 6-10, $135 for members, $165 for nonmembers. Call for more information.

Colorado Academy Summer Academic Institute
3800 S. Pierce St., Denver
303-914-2531
www.coloacad.org
Programs provide opportunities for elementary- and middle-school students who want to enhance academics during the summer. Camps include emphases in writing, vocabulary, reporting, outdoor adventure, science, math, and reading, among other topics.

Cure Organic Farm Kids' Camp
7416 Valmont Rd., Boulder
303-666-6397
www.cureorganicfarm.com
Ages 6-9. Weekly sessions June 26-Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. With the farm as a living classroom, children develop a deeper sense of community through shared work and play in the Giving Garden, working with the farm animals, making arts and crafts using natural fibers, harvesting, preparing and eating food fresh from the garden and through play, songs and stories. Cost: $225 per week.

CU Science Discovery Summer Classes
303-492-7188
www.colorado.edu/ScienceDiscovery
A program of the University of Colorado at Boulder that offers unique activity-based science, math and technology classes for ages 4-14. Small class size, more than 190 summer classes, experienced teachers, a variety of field experiences and use of community and university resources. Class topics include geology, astronomy, art and science, marine biology, chemistry, Lego mechanics, model rockets, ponds and streams, and much more. June 12-Aug. 11.

Cybercamps
1-888-904-camp
www.cybercamps.com
CYBERCAMPS provides single and multi-week computer camps for 7-18-year-old students on prestigious university campuses across the United States. It's a perfect place to make new friends, learn from enthusiastic counselors and, of course, spend lots of time learning industry-leading software like Flash MX, C++ and Photoshop Elements. For parents, it's a smart investment in their child's future. One camper per computer. Call for schedules, and check the website for locations.

Denver Chess Camp
St. Mary's Academy
1-888-65-CHESS
www.chesscamp.com
The annual Denver Chess Camp will be held June 12-16, with morning, afternoon and all-day sessions available for all skill levels. Ages 5-16, co-ed beginners through advanced. Call for more information, or register online.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
303-322-7009
www.dmns.org
Children ages 4-12 will learn about dinosaurs, animals, geology, stars, human health, insects and ocean life. Camps run June 12-Aug. 18. One-day, two-day and four-day workshops are available.

Denver Zoo's Summer Safari Program
2300 Steele St., Denver
303-376-4888
www.denverzoo.org
Fun-filled educational experience for animal lovers from preschool to those going into fifth grade. Campers participate in hands-on activities, animal visits and observations, crafts, games, stories, projects and zoo tours. Activities are designed specifically for each age group. Campers enjoy nutritious snacks. Call or visit website for more information.

Jarrow Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct., Boulder
303-546-9689 ext.113
www.jarrow.org
Ages 2-1/2 to 9, June 19-Aug. 11. We offer four two-week blocks during the summer: Communities, Arts & Crafts, Stellar Science, and Sports & Nature. Each week will include sports, arts, science, Spanish, lunch and swimming at the North Boulder Rec Center. Jarrow is proud to offer its first sports camp, which will teach strategies in soccer, ultimate frisbee and baseball, all taught at the Foothills Community Park Fields. All campers must be potty-trained. Call for a brochure.

iD Tech Camps
CU—Boulder, DU, Colorado College
888-709-TECH
www.internalDrive.com
Hands-on week-long, day and overnight technology summer camp for ages 7-17. During the week-long course, these digital kids film and edit digital movies, produce stunning blockbuster special effects, create 2D and 3D video games, model 3D characters, experience game modeling, design websites, twist and warp digital photos, program robots and more. With one computer per student and an average of six students per instructor, campers are given the attention they need to excel.

Kids and Critters
Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont
303-772-1232
www.longmonthumane.org
Kids ages 9-12 can embrace a mission of pet responsibility through hands-on, interactive education. Helping shelter staff care for dogs, cats and rabbits. Observing an actual spay or neuter surgery in our clinic. Learning what people can do to help stop pet over-population. Learning how to draw different animals, sew cat toys and make dog biscuits. Making "Paw Print" stationery with favorite shelter critters. Learning about caring for our companion animals and how they communicate with us. Meeting the LHS dog trainer and teaching shelter dogs. Meeting real working dogs who are arson investigators and search dogs. First session begins June 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $150 per session.

The Princeton Review SAT and ACT Prep courses
The Princeton Review of Colorado
1135 Broadway; Ste. 200, Boulder
303-939-9100
For next fall's juniors and seniors, SAT and ACT preparatory courses will be offered throughout summer. See www.review.com for details.

September School
1902 Walnut St., Boulder
303-443-9933
www.septemberschool.org
June 27-July 29. Academics and art classes. English composition, French, Spanish, Algebra I and II, Geometry, College/SAT prep., American and world history, photography, music.

Sonic Music Production School
720-320-3318
www.tetonrecords.com/sonic.html
A fun-filled, creative learning experience for kids having finished 6th grade and older. Kids will learn how to record music, including hip-hop and dance, arrange, mix and generally get creative with sounds and melody. Privates, group lessons or summer curricula available. Call or visit the website for details.

Summer Robocamps
Colorado School of Mines, Golden
www.robocamps.org
303-273-3995
Robocamp, Roboweekends and Advanced Robocamp. The goal of these camps is to introduce students children to hands-on robotics. Middle-school campers will develop a set of practical tools to successfully tackle problems of any size. Legos, various sensors, and microcontroller technology from MIT provide the platform for most of the campers' learning experiences. Advanced students create dynamic, interactive robots and use custom-built 2WD platform, C programming and Bluetooth software. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Roboweekends are also available, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Stir It Up Cooking School
1140 Lashley Lane., Boulder
www.stirupcooking.com
303-494-2665
Spring Break Camp, March 27-29. Ages 7-11, Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 12-15, 1:30-5 p.m. Kids will be cooking up Italian, Chinese and Mexican dishes.

The Thorne Natural Science School
303-499-3647
www.thorne-eco.org
Thorne Natural Science School offers outdoor hands-on environmental education courses in Boulder and Littleton for young people ages 6 - 15. We carry on a long tradition of celebrating nature by giving children the opportunity to explore and discover the natural world along the ecosystems of the Front Range. Half- and full-day options are available in both locations. Ages 6-15, June 12 - Aug. 11.

University of Colorado, Integrated Teaching and Learning Program
ITL Laboratory on CU-Boulder Campus
303-492-5230
http://itll.colorado.edu
janet.yowell@colorado.edu
Exploiting engineering as a vehicle to integrate math and science, the ITL Program offers a wide range of hands-on engineering workshops and classes for youngsters entering grades 4-9. The University of Colorado at Boulder uses the term outreach to describe the various ways in which the University extends its expertise for the direct benefit of Colorado communities and other external audiences.

University of Colorado Science Discovery
University of Colorado at Boulder
303-492-7188
www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery
Science Discovery's summer classes emphasize the excitement of science through hands-on discovery, experimental learning and fun. A wide variety of classes in science and math with multidisciplinary emphasis, taught by knowledgable and enthusiastic teachers, ensure that there is an experience from which any child will benefit. These classes are available for students ages 4-14. Classes are offered by the week, June 13-Aug. 12.

Wild Bear Science School
PO Box 3017, Nederland
303-258-0495
www.WildBear.org
Mountain Program—Wild Bear's Mountain Program provides a full day of fun in the mountains for ages 5-12, 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Based at Nederland Elementary School.
Boulder Program—Wild Bear's Boulder program provides a half day of fun on the grounds surrounding Chautauqua. Ages 5-12. Call or visit website for more information.

Faith-Based Camps

Boulder JCC Preschool Day Camp
3800 Kalmia Ave., Boulder
303-448-9939
jccpreschool@boulderjcc.org
www.boulderjcc.org
Summer Camp at the JCC preschool is an enriching and playful experience for children ages 2-1/2 to 5 years old. Campers will make friends, engage in outdoor play, learn new sports, meet special guests, explore many types of artistic materials and much more. Four two-week sessions, June 12-Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Camp Shai and Camp Shalom
350 S. Dahlia St., Denver
303-316-6392
www.jccdenver.org
Sponsored by the Jewish Community Center. Every day is packed with adventures, friendship, Judaica and fun. Extended day programs are available. Camp Shai for grades 1-12 and Camp Shalom for ages 2-1/2 to 5. Multiple sessions and a variety of programs for all ages. Starts June 5.

Keitanat Har HaShem
Congregation Har HaShem, Boulder
303-499-7077 x14
harhashemschool.org
A fun-filled day camp for children entering grades 1 to 5. We begin each day with Tfillah and songs. Monday and Wednesdays are spent playing and creating in and around Har HaShem. Tuesdays are spent swimming and playing at the East Boulder Recreation Center, and Thursdays are our designated field-trip days. On Fridays we focus on a mitzvah project and spend the morning with residents at Boulder Manor. We also get ready for Shabbat each Friday with songs, stories and challah baking.

Mizel Museum's Camp M! 2006 Summer Enrichment Programs
303-394-9993 ext. 3
www.mizelmuseum.org
� Animal Symbols Sculpture Camp
Ages 5-7, July 17-21 from 9 a.m.-Noon. Create a variety of animals that have special meaning to different peoples of the world. Campers will work with papier-maché and clay to make animals come alive. Kids will create a gurgling "animals of the world" water fountain as a special group project and paint other animal treasures before going home.

� The Artist's Way
Ages 8-12, July 24-28 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Learn to see from you mind's eye as you meet famous artists in their creative worlds. Be introduced to Chagall's stories told in colored lights. Create Agam's moving hues and shapes. Make a Modigliani sculpture from vegetables. Observe Hundertwasser's whimsical designs and invent your own!

� Big, Bright and Bold Sculpture Camp
Ages 8-12, Aug. 7-11, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Put on your creativity cap, let go and get messy as you explore color, shape and texture, giving birth to wild outdoor sculptural creations for display at the Mizel Museum. You will also build and paint your own papier-maché imaginary sculptures to take home.

� Ceremonies and Festivals Multicultural Group
Offered at the Gold Crown Field House,150 S. Harlan St., Lakewood. Grades 2-4, July 17-21 or July 24-28, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Join the fun as we visit a different world culture every afternoon using art projects, dance and games from the Hispanic, Jewish, African-American, Asian-Pacific and Muslim cultures. Max. 15 campers. Full-day package with Basketball Camp available.

� Circling the Globe with the Four Elements
Ages 8-12, June 26-30, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. In a grand tour around the planet, we will celebrate each of the four elements and match them with a particular country. The flavors, textures, values and geography of each culture will be explored through art, language, music, movement and song.
� Cook Up Some Fun: Cultural Lunch Bunch
Ages 6-12, July 17-21, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Travel the globe to celebrate ceremonies and festivals of six different cultures. Tempt your taste buds along the way as you prepare delicous delicacies from each culture you visit. We will prepare Chinese fortune cookies, Native American corn pudding, Israeli salad in pita bread, Hispanic empanadas and many other dishes. Kosher dietary laws observed.

� Bill Hanzlik/Denver Nuggets Basketball Camp
Offered at the Gold Crown Field House, 150 S. Harlan St., Lakewood. Grades 2-4, July 17-21 or July 24-28, from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. Campers will learn fundamentals working on shooting, passing and dribbling, plus drills and pratice techniques. Each camper receives a camp T-shirt and at least one prize. Check the website at www.goldcrownfoundation.com, or call 303-773-1442.

� Designs in Body Art
Ages 8-12, July 31-Aug. 4, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Journey from the ancient past to present times exploring the fascinating history and modern meanings of multicultural body art and design. Using color and pattern, create magnificent masks and elegant jewelry. Discover the origin of makeup and tattoos. Experience the magic of Mendi, mix henna paste and create your own temporary body designs.

� Faces of the World Mask Camp
Ages 8-12, June 12-16 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Explore cultures that believe in the mystical and healing powers of the mask. You will transform yourself as you try on masks from around the world. Using a variety of materials, create masks worn for an African harvest festival, the Japanese theater, a Native American secret society and a colorful Mardi Gras parade.

� How the West Was Fun
Offered in cooperation with Four Mile Historic Park
Ages 6-11, June 12-16 or Aug. 7-11, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers will enjoy hands-on experiences as they learn about several different groups of immigrants and their unique experiences in the Westward Expansion. The customs, traditions and crafts of the African-American, Hispanic, Jewish and Mormon pioneers will bring history to life for children. Kids will experience a simpler way of life as they learn and play as Colorado children did in the late 1800s. This is an unbiased, culture-based curriculum. To register, go to www.fourmilepark.org. No phone registration.

� Israel Explorers Pre-School Camp
Ages 4-6, May 22-26. Mornings 9 a.m.-noon, Full days 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Learn Hebrew vocabulary and use your imagination to travel from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv to Eilat. Learn Israeli songs, create art projects, sample Israeli foods and cool off with a "day at the beach." Campers receive a CD of songs to help them remember their trip.

� Israel Safari
Ages 4-6, May 30-31, June 1-2. Mornings 9 a.m.-Noon, Full days 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. From the mysterious and exotic creatures of the sea and desert to everyday pets, you'll explore the wonderful world of Israeli animals through arts and crafts, stories, cooking and songs. Learn about a "dog" that is actually a fish and other Hebrew names for animals.

� Legends, Language and Letters
Ages 8-12, August 7-11 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Travel to legendary lands to decipher secret signs, symbols and letters. Learn to write in man's oldest known written language, find out secrets of the ancient Maya and hear Pharaoh's legends told in hieroglyphics. Practice the exquisite art of illuminated Hebrew manuscript writing, dabble in the Samurai's ancient art of calligraphy and delight in the excavation of "ancient" shards.

� Passport To Israel
Ages 6-8, June 5-9. Mornings 9 a.m.-Noon, Full days 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All aboard... with stops in Tel Aviv, Eilat, Tiberius, Haifa and a mud bath at the Dead Sea! Stamp your passport as you explore a different Israeli city daily. Your journey will include arts and crafts, music, acting, Israeli snacks and a sampling of the Hebrew language.

� Petit Picasso Great Artists Camp
Ages 5-7, June 17-21 from 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Petit Picassos will have the experience of creating art, learning about artists and understanding how and why art is made. Campers will create colorful "masterpieces" as young artists stretch their skills and imagination in this hands-on introduction to an array of real artists' materials and techniques.

� World Unity and Community
Ages 8-12, June 19-23 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Imagine a planet that solves problems through art, singing and dancing! Delve into the ways cultures work together by creating harmony and beauty. You will make wind poems from Japan, royal sculptures from Africa and geometric earth art inspired by Native Americans and the people from villages in India.

General

ABC for Kids!
ABC for Kids Athletic Facility
Boulder Rock Club, 2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
303-443-KIDS
www.abckid.net
ABC for Kids is a unique athletic facility focused on developing agility, balance and coordination in children ages 2-6. Kids are encouraged to learn new skills and independence through programs including: climbing, yoga, pilates, dance and more. Afternoon program involves art exploration. Full-day programs available. Multiple sessions. Call for more information.

B&C Bounce Town
303-378-2843
www.bncbouncers.com
Come have fun in the area's largest indoor bouncer facility. Enjoy 5,000 square feet of interactive inflatables. Perfect for birthday parties, child-care outings or big get-togethers. Open bounce times are available Monday through Friday. For more information, visit our website.

Boulder Parks and Recreation Kids Camp
303-413-7270
www.ci.boulder.co.us/parks-recreation/
Offering a wide variety of classes for children of all ages. Check the website or brochure for information.

Children's Museum of Denver Summer Programs
2121 Children's Museum Dr., Denver
303-433-7444
www.cmdenver.org
Join the museum this summer for hands-on, interactive and often messy activities. Call for more info.

Circus Camp
Imagination Circus Arts
4747 N. 26th St., Boulder
303-548-9340
www.imaginationcircusarts.com
Learn about the exciting world of the circus! Try your hand at juggling, trapeze, unicycle, clowning, acrobatics and more. Discover how to perform with style and grace. Our staff of professional circus trainers will help you bring it all together in a fun performance at the end of the week. July 17-21, July 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 8-16, $250 per child, per session. Multiple-week and family discounts apply. Call for info.

Colorado Academy Summer Day Camp
3800 S. Pierce St., Denver
303-914-2531
www.coloacad.org
Now in its 53rd year, CA Summer Day Camp provides fun-filled activities for children ages 5-12, including instruction and participation in tennis, arts and crafts, organized games, archery, swimming, performance arts and special activities. Students may combine these activities with educational and other athletic pursuits for a more personalized camp experience. Download a complete catalogue off our website.

The Cottage Excursion Camp
Boulder/Longmont
303-449-4380
www.cottageschools.com
An activity-packed program with daily excursions to amusement parks, horseback riding, swimming, skating, bowling center and museums, etc., in addition to the sports, games, cooking, crafts, science and other activities at the base camp. For ages 5-12, grouped by age. Enrollment by week, two to five days per week, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Two locations available in both Boulder and Longmont.

Friends' School Summer Camp
5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder
303-499-1999, ext. 23
www.friendsschoolboulder.org
Ages 3-6, June 19-Aug. 4, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. (12-1 p.m. optional). The camp will include arts and crafts, make-believe, waterplay, building activities and lots of time for fun and exploration. Each week will be focused on a kid-oriented theme. Cost: $160/week for half-day program.

Kangaroo Kingdom
303-926-7550
www.TheKangarooKingdom.com
This camp offers infant, gym, music, evening and craft classes. Summer camps include art classes (up to age 10) and music (up to 6 years). Call for time and location.

Kid's Station
La Petite Academy Summer Camp
Louisville/Lafayette or Superior/Louisville
303-666-6719 or 303-673-9333
For ages 6 weeks-12 years. Program runs Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Transportation and meals provided. Activities include cool field trips, outdoors, swimming, bowling and lots more. Two locations to choose from. Beginning June 9.

The Living School's "Choose Your Own Adventure"
1852 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
303-449-0866
www.livingschool.org
Ages 5 and up. Half- and full-day programs, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., June 26-July 21 and July 31-Aug. 25. Set your child's creativity free this summer at The Living School. In this unique learner-directed program, your child is invited to invent, create and imagine! Build a castle, plant a garden, make a lemonade stand, lead a community project, read by the creek, hike, create and perform a play. The sky's the limit. Sign up for one week or all eight. Need-based financial aid available. Cost: Half-days—$150/wk or $550 for four weeks. Full-days—$190/wk or $675 for four weeks.

Rainbow Child Care Center
3485 Stanford Ct., Boulder
303-499-3038
mt.calvaryrainbowcenter@hotmail.com
Rainbow is a small, high-quality, learning-based center tucked away in South Boulder, which has provided a safe, nurturing environment for more than 25 years. We have six teachers, 25 children and 2,634 square feet of play space (and that's just inside)! We include structured, small-group times with planned activities and also plenty of free time to explore and be creative. We place great emphasis on reading to children, positive interaction between adults and children and being playful and fun.

Running River Summer Camp
1370 Forest Park Circle., Lafayette
303-499-2059
rrsummercamp@yahoo.com
www.runningriver.org
Day camp for ages 5-9. June 19-July 28, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Weekly and biweekly sessions. Nature-theme based, hiking, crafts and fun, seasoned teachers, contemplative, safe environment, small-group focus. $215/week, scholarships and before- and after-care available.

Summer Camp Fun
Mountain Shadows Montessori School
4154 N. 63rd St., Boulder
303-530-5353
Please call for more information and a brochure.

Sunset Academy
711 S. Sunset St., Longmont
303-651-6600
Enroll two to five days a week. Daily excursions featuring swimming, skating, bowling, roller blading, museums, nature hikes and more. Ages 5-12.

Teens Inc. Summer Day Camp
151 East St., Nederland
303-258-3821
julia@teensinc.org
Arts and crafts, gymnastics, music, field trips and more! A fun, creative, safe, recreational day camp for your child. Now offering a sports camp, as well. Ages 5-11, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular camp runs June 12-Aug. 4. Sports camp has three different sessions running June through August. British soccer camp, July 10-14. Call for more information.

YMCA of Boulder Valley Summer Programs
2850 Mapleton St., Boulder
303-442-2778
www.ymcabv.org
For ages 3-17. Caring, safe, fun and quality camps and programs. Day camps for ages 4-6 include sports, nature, science, fine arts and "Y Riders" bicycling. Youth and teen camps include adventure camps (rock climbing, white-water rafting, wilderness), bicycling camp and sports. Countywide camp locations. School-based programs in 10 locations.

Outdoors

Adventure Quest Day Camps
302 Pearl St., Boulder
303-786-9216
www.renaissanceadventures.com
Ages 6-16, June to August. Be the hero of a mythical quest! Active outdoor Renaissance-themed questing games. Solve mysteries and riddles, brainstorms creative solutions to puzzling dilemmas, swashbuckle with foam swords and negotiate peace treaties.

A4 Adventure
PO Box 287, Boulder 80306
720-249-2412
info@Avid4.com
www.avid4.com
Avid4 Adventure offers fun, age-appropriate and safety-focused outdoor pursuits, including rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and much more! One-week sessions, Monday-Friday, June 12-Aug. 18. Ages 7-12, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $300. Ages 5-6, 9 a.m.-noon, $150. American Camp Association Accredited.

Alaya Summer Camp
3340 19th St., Boulder
303-449-5248
Day camp for ages 6-10. Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. A warm inviting program of creative arts, nature lore, gardening, games, swimming and more on an acre of yards and gardens.

Cal-Wood Summer Camp
P.O. Box 347, Jamestown
303-449-0603
www.calwood.org
Outdoor exploration skills, overnight campout, fishing, arts and crafts, rock climbing, horseback riding, hikes and field trips, natural and cultural history, environmental learning, wildlife and forestry studies, family cookout. Private 1,000-acre outdoor learning center. June 18-23, $475. Ages 9-13.

Climbing For Life
303-881-8129
www.climbingforlife.org
Climbing For Life is a nonprofit organization devoted to healthy youth development in at-risk populations from the Denver metro area. Programs, including our long-term mentoring program, provide young people with challenging personal experiences through outdoor education. Call or visit our website for specific times and dates.

Colorado Mountain Ranch Summer Day Programs
10063 Gold Hill Rd., Boulder
303-442-4557
office@coloradomountainranch.com
Specialized programs in mountainboarding and Western riding and horse relationship. Also offering ropes course and teen adventures. For boys and girls ages 11-16. Weekly enrollment, July 10-July 28.

Cure Organic Farm Kids' Camp
7416 Valmont Rd., Boulder
303-666-6397
www.cureorganicfarm.com
Ages 6-9. Weekly sessions June 26-Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. With the farm as a living classroom, children develop a deeper sense of community through shared work and play in the Giving Garden, working with the farm animals, by making arts and crafts using natural fibers, harvesting, preparing and eating food fresh from the garden and through play, songs and stories. Cost: $225 per week.

Dolphin Summer Scuba Camp
Rotan, Bay Islands of Honduras
1-800-227-3483
www.anthonyskey.com
Children ages 5-14 will learn about interacting with bottlenose dolphins through various encounters, feeding and training sessions while their parents vacation. They'll also be exposed to diving and snorkeling skills according to their age and skill level. Oceanside discussions and short classroom sessions, snorkeling trips and other activities will give children an appreciation for the ocean, marine life and our environment. Weeklong sessons starting May 28 through Aug. 25.

eXperience, Inc.
8426 N. Foothills Hwy, Boulder
303-447-1212, 1-800-447-1212
www.heros-experience.com
Ages 6-16. Providing education through interactive storytelling. Our active, outdoor game is designed to cultivate the imagination, develop self-esteem, communication and problem-solving skills. Take a mythical and magical journey to a world where enchantment abounds and you become the hero of your own exciting adventure! Also offering an all-girls group with female staff.

Kent Mountain Adventure Center
P.O. Box 835, Estes Park
970-586-5990
www.kmaconline.com
Check our website to see the variety of outdoor experiences available to kids, from tepee camping and rock climbing to hiking and canoeing in Colorado and beyond.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA)
303-447-8014
www.lertprograms.com/smba
Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA) is the leader in junior development mountain biking. Established in 1993, SMBA provides programs for riders of all abilities, beginner to expert racer, ages 7-18. The low coach-to-rider ratio and curriculum allow individuals to excel with confidence in every facet of the sport. SMBA Competitive training and racing programs for ages 12-18 begin in early April. Summer camps run every week from June through August.

Performing Arts

Boulder Arts Academy Summer Camps
Dairy Center for the Arts
2590 Walnut St., Suite B, Boulder
303-449-9291
www.boulderartsacademy.org

� A Ton of Fun Musical Theater!
Ages 8-12, June 12-23, 8:30 a.m.-Noon. Kids will love this upbeat, fun and exciting musical theater camp conducted by three talented and enthusiastic vocalists and performers: Patricia Irby, Karlene Mueller and Ernie Hargett. Kids of all skill levels will have a great time improving their acting, improv, dance and voice skills, while participating in a fully staged production. Final performance: June 23, 7 p.m.

� Music Galore!
All summer long, the Boulder Arts Academy offers a wide range of basic and introductory music lessons, choirs and ensembles.

Boulder Arts Academy/Boulder Ballet Dance Camps
Dairy Center for the Arts
2590 Walnut St., Suite B, Boulder
303-449-9291
www.boulderartsacademy.org

� Kidz Move! Circus Arts
Monday-Friday, June 19-23. Ages 3-4, 9:30-11 a.m. Ages 5-7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Presentation on Friday, June 23.

� Kidz Move! Fairytale Land
Monday-Friday, July 17-21. Ages 3-4, 9:30-11 a.m.. Ages 5-7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Presentation on Friday, July 21.

� Dance Works
June 19-July 16, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Presentation on Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m. For dancers who have been on pointe for at least three years and with teacher's permission. Covers Pilates, ballet technique, pointe, musical theater and modern theater.

� Dance Alive (beginning/intermediate children)
June 19-July 16, Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4:30 p.m. Presentation on Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m. For children in levels two and three and with teacher's permission. Covers ballet technique, theater and musical theater.

� Dance Alive (intermediate/advanced children)
June 19-July 16, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1-5 p.m. Presentation on Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m. For dancers who have been on pointe for at least one year and with teacher's permission. Covers ballet technique, pointe, musical theater and modern theater.

CenterStage Theater Company
303-673-9095
www.centerstagetheatercompany.org
July 10-14—Ages 4-6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 7-8, 1-4 p.m.
Dramatic Theater—July 17-21. Ages 9-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Musical Theater—July 24-28. Ages 9-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost is $125, and camps are held at the Dairy Center for the Arts.
Singing in the Summer—Contact CTC for details.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival's Summer Camp Programs
CSF Education Outreach, Boulder
303-492-1537
www.coloradoshakes.org/education/summer/camp.cfm
Camp Shakespeare—Held on-site at CSF's facilities on the CU-Boulder campus, this lively and challenging three-week summer program focuses on the skills needed for acting Shakespeare. Participants also take workshops on costume, vocal production, set design, stage combat and movement. Cost is $450, or $400 if received by May 2. Ages 11-18, July 24-Aug. 12.

Curious Theatre Company
303-623-2349
www.curioustheatre.org
Curious New Voices: An intensive Summer Playwriting Workshop for ages 15-21. July 10-30. Full Scholarships. Applicants will need to submit a short play for consideration by May 1. Twelve young writers work with professional playwrights, actors and directors to develop and produce a staged reading of their short plays.

Denver Center Theater Academy
1245 Champa St., Denver
303-446-4892
www.denvercenter.org
The Denver Center Theatre Academy is offering summer Performing Arts Camps and classes for children ages 3-18. Please call or visit our website for more information.

Kamp Kutandara For Kids
303-443-2969
www.kutandara.com
Celebrating the music and cultures of Africa.
Give your child an experience to remember this summer! African drumming, Zimbabwean marimba, African crafts and dance, new friends and great fun! Call for a schedule of summer camps and classes.

Looking Glass Arts Filmmaking Intensive
303-440-0790
rebecca@lookingglassarts.org
Ages 14-18. Using a multi-dimensional approach to developing, shooting and editing a film, the participants will learn the ancient art of storytelling with the contemporary tools and techniques of professional video cameras and computers. This is a very hands-on experience that will challenge the norm and explore the nature of creativity. Sessions: June 14-July 12 and July 24-Aug. 18. Cost: $1,995, scholarship funds available.

Mountain Song Music Studio
303-413-1120
www.mountainsongmusic.com
Offers a variety of summer music programs for infants to 7-year-olds. Music Together, Kindermusik Adventures, Piano Lessons and Birthday Parties.

Niwot Grassroots Teen Theatre on the Green
Left Hand Balley Grange Hall
7512 Nikau Ct., Niwot
303-652-6523
Senior and Junior Creative Production camps offer kids the chance to create and stage their original works to the public in our outdoor theatre. All sessions focus on creative expression and cooperative teamwork. Ages 8-18, June 12-July 28. One-, two- and three-week sessions. Space is limited.

Peanut Butter Players Sum Fun Musical Theater
1370 Miners Dr., Lafayette
303-786-8727
bcn.boulder.co.us/arts/pbp/
Theater workshops for kidgs ages 7-18. No experience necessary. Study musical theater, act, sing, dance, make costumes, props, perform for parents and friends. Call or check online for summer schedule. Call for directions to their facility.

Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts
200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette
303-665-0599
www.rmcma.org
Nonprofit community school for all ages and abilities. Summer term begins June 12-Aug.5. Varied programs include individual and small group lessons on all instruments and voice, Music Together early childhood classes, theory classes, musical theater workshop for teens and Classically Kids—a new workshop collaboration with the Colorado Music Festival. Call for details. Tuition assistance is available.

Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids—Summer Creative Arts Camp
303-245-8150
www.theaterforkids.net
Participate in theater improvisation and performance, scene study, mime, masks, puppetry, directing and field trips. Running sessions for kids ages 5-16 throughout the summer in Denver and Boulder. Small intimate groups and public performances at the end of each session, featuring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Little Mermaid, The Wiz, Alice in Wonderland and more! Call for more information or to register, or attend our special open house on Saturday, March 18, from 3:30-6 p.m. at The Magic Playhouse, 5311 Western Ave., Suite D, in Boulder.

Sonic Music Production School
720-320-3318
www.tetonrecords.com/sonic.html
A fun-filled, creative learning experience for kids having finished 6th grade and older. Kids will learn how to record music, including hip-hop and dance, arrange, mix and generally get creative with sounds and melody. Private, group lessons or summer curricula available. Call or visit the website for details.

Special Needs

Adams Camp
Denver Tech Center
303-563-8290
www.adamscamp.org
Children with special needs and their families will take part in intensive, personalized and integrated therapeutic programs. The program caters to children with cerebral palsy, autism and sensory-integration dysfunction. For ages 6 months and up. Adams Camp offers a vast array of programs from early April to the end of October. Call for schedule specifics, or visit their website.

Boulder Parks and Recreation Kids Camp
303-413-7270
www.ci.boulder.co.us/parks-recreation/
Offering a wide variety of classes for children of all ages. Check their website or brochure for information.

NSCD Day Camp
Winter Park
303-316-1540
www.nscd.org
Sponsored by the National Sports Center for the Disabled. River rafting, river duckie kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, therapeutic horseback riding, camping, mountain biking, adaptive cycling, hiking, fishing, moonlight adventures and resort activities for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.

Sports

Boulder County Force Soccer Camps
Boulder
303-443-8877
www.bcforce.com
For ages 6-16. Boulder's premier summer soccer camp. Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-Noon. One-week sessions. Camp begins June 6.

Boulder Junior Soccer Summer Camp
Boulder
303-443-1618
www.novasoccer.com
Training for youths in individual and team soccer skills. Camp includes sessions for co-ed youths grades K-4. Weekly sessions are include a camp T-shirt and soccer ball. Discounts for multiple children. Camp takes place from June-August.

City of Boulder Sports Camps
303-441-4137 or 303-441-4427
www.ci.boulder.co.us/parks-recreation
Tennis, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball and more. Check for schedule and locations. Ages vary by sport.

Colorado Academy Mustang Sports Camp
3800 S. Pierce St., Denver
303-914-2531
www.coloacad.org
Students of all skill levels work together to develop skill and a lifelong love of sports. Sessions include golf, volleyball, soccer, frisbee, lacrosse, conditioning, racquetball, basketball, baseball and rock climbing.

Colorado Soccer Camp
303-735-0530
www.cusoccercamp.com
cusoccercamp@aol.com
Individually and in small groups, field players and goalkeepers ages 4-18 and of all ability levels receive training in basic and advanced techniues and tactics. Our top-notch staff features the current University of Colorado women's coaches, current and former University of Colorado players and college coaches from every part of the country.

Colorado Academy Summer Program
3800 S. Pierce St., Denver
303-914-2531
www.coloradoacademy.org
For students in grades K-12. Students of all skill levels work together to develop skill and a lifelong love of sports. Sessions include golf, volleyball, soccer, frisbee, lacrosse, conditioning, racquetball, baseball, and rock climbing. Please call or visit our website for more information.

Girls Basketball Camp at CU-Boulder
303-492-6086
www.cubuffs.com (click on 'camps')
Individual camp—June 18-21
Team Camp—June 23-25
Elite Camp— June 30-July1
Call or visit our website for more information.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA)
303-447-8014
www.lertprograms.com/smba
Young riders and racers from all over the country have made SMBA racing and training camps part of their regular summer routine. SMBA provides a variety of programs which allow young riders to fine tune their skills in a safe, small group environment. Programs open to riders age 7-18, running from mid-June through August. Call or visit the website for more information.

The Spot Boulder Gym
3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder
303-379-8806
www.thespotgym.com
programing@thespotgym.com
The largest bouldering gym in the world with a 12,000-sq.-foot state-of-the-art facility. Indoor and outdoor climbing sessions June through August. Children grouped according to age and ability, ages 6-16. Call for more information.

Teens Inc. British Soccer & Sports Camps
151 East St., Nederland
303-258-3821
julia@teensinc.org
Sports camp has three different sessions running June through August. British soccer camp, July 10-14. Also offering a general summer camp with arts and crafts, gymnastics, music, field trips and more! Call for more information.

YMCA Little Kickers
2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
303-442-2778
Soccer camp for 4-and 5-year-olds includes hour practices and hour-long scrimmages on the weekends. Kids participate in three-on-three games and learn to develop a sense of teamwork as well as individual agility and coordination. Call for info.

Residential Camps

Educational

CU Science Discovery Wilderness Camps
303-492-7188
www.colorado.edu/ScienceDiscovery
CU Science Discovery Wilderness Camps connect youth with the natural world through rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, llama trekking, wolf ecology, geology, biology, mountain biking, archaeology, astronomy and community building.There will be a free camp preview on April 2, from 3-4:30 p.m., at 3400 Marine St., in Boulder.

Keystone Science School
1628 Sts. John Rd., Keystone, Co 80435
970-468-2098
www.keystone.org
Discovery Camp is a four- or six-day camp that focuses on the many different mountain ecosystems and the critters that live within them. Climbing 12,000-foot peaks at night to investigate beaver dams, river rafting and learning about native flora are just some of the exciting adventures waiting for you! Ages 7-17, first session begins July 5.

Faith-Based Camps

Adventure Unlimited Ranches
Buena Vista
719-395-2468
www.adventureunlimited.org
Mountaineering, horsemanship, rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, arts and crafts, archery, riflery, leadership and mountain biking for Christian Scientists, boys and girls grades 3-12. Two-week youth sessions as well as four 10-day outcamp excursions are available. Call or visit the website for more information.

Camp Colorado
238 N. Highway 67, Sedalia (in Pike National Forest)
www.campcolorado.org
303-688-4481
Situated on 85 acres in Pike National Forest, Camp Colorado offers activities, including hiking, volleyball, softball, horseshoes, small group activities and religious instruction. Camps ensue on different dates for different age groups, grades 3-12. Check website for dates and info.

Camp Elim
5567 Country Rd. 78, Woodland Park
www.campelim.com
719-687-2030
A nondenominational Bible camp for grades 3-12. Call or visit the website for more information.

Camp Shwayder
303-388-4013 ext.327
www.shwayder.com
Focusing on Jewish values for children entering grades 3-10. High up in the Rockies, camp activities include hiking, camping, arts and crafts, horseback riding and singing. There are six sessions over the summer. First session begins June 12.

Camp Tavor
Michigan
262-334-0399
www.camptavor.com
Habonim-Dror manages several summer camps in the U.S. that run as communal villages patterned after the classic kibbutz, probably the purest expression of socialism ever to flower. Kids learn Jewish culture and history, as well as progressive politics. Community service projects outside the camp are part of the curriculum. Usual summer camp activities also take place. The atmosphere is rustic and the cost reasonable.

JCC Ranch Camp
21441 N. Elbert Rd., Elbert
303-316-6384
www.ranchcamp.org
Programs for grades 2-8. Includes horseback riding, sports, crafts, swimming and more. Jewish values are woven into camp experience. Sessions include the Ranch Program, Mountain Biking Adventure, Teen Adventure and Service Corp, Teen Village Expedition and Mini Camp.

Outdoors

Adventure Quest Overnight Camp
Calwood, Jamestown
303-786-9216
www.renaissanceadventures.com
Ages 9-16, July 11-14. Be the hero of a mythical 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.

Anderson Western Colorado
Camps, LTD
7177 Colorado River Rd., Gypsum
970-524-7766
www.andersoncamps.com
Spend the summer in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains having the adventure of your life! Girls and boys ages 7-17 enjoy a extended out-of-camp trip, noncompetitive daily activities, and campouts with their new and old friends. Campers can choose from among rafting, playaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, a climbing wall, rappelling, a low-ropes course, trap shooting, riflery, archery, swimming and more. Limited enrollment allows our caring staff to focus on each individual camper for growth, development and success. Ask about our new horse program! Call or visit website for more information.

Blue Mountain Ranch
P.O. Box 146, Florissant
719-748-3472
www.bluemountainranch.com
Sports, horseback riding, ropes course, riflery, backpacking, archery, nature crafts, canoeing, dance, fishing, drama, tubing, mountain climbing, tennis, swimming, outpost, geology, field trips and hiking. New friends, new experiences and new skills bring a sense of achievement to boys and girls, ages 7-16. Sessions available starting June 10. Call for details.

C Bar T Trail Ranch
P.O. Box 158, Idledale
303-674-6477
This summer youth camp specializes in wilderness camping and wilderness horsemanship. Camp sessions consist primarily of a continuous horseback pack trip in the National Forests of Colorado. All ability ranges and experience levels are welcome. Each camper has their own horse to care for with the help and supervision of the staff. Cost varies depending on the length of the program. Call for more information.

Cheley Colorado Camps
Estes Park
303-377-3616
www.cheley.com
A summer at Cheley Colorado Camps means spending your summer hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and playing in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Wake up each morning to fresh mountain air, views of peaks that soar to 14,000 feet and the laughter of your fellow campers. Since 1921, the Cheley Family has owned and operated Cheley Camps located in Estes Park, Colo. We welcome children ages 9-17 from more than 42 states and 10 foreign countries for three-and-a-half-week terms. June 15-July 11 and July 13-Aug. 8. $3,750 per session.

Colorado Mountain Camps
1-800-651-8336
Colorado Mountain Camps offer a residential youth camp and youth wilderness trips. Traditional camp experiences like arts and crafts, horseback riding, sports and games are mixed with adventure activities like backpacking, rock climbing and white-water rafting.

Colorado Youth Program
205 Canyon Blvd., Suite 105 Boulder
303-402-9656
www.coloradoyouthprogram.org
Camping in the mountains for girls and boys this summer while having fun, learning, playing and volunteering to help the environment. Activities include: building and improving trails, environmental education and conservation, white-water rafting, fishing, astronomy and much more! Financial assistance is available. Ten-day sessions for ages 11-16 from June 11-Aug. 1. Teen Adventure Camp ages 15-17 from Aug. 6-15. For more information, please call.

Colvig Silver Camps
Durango, Colo.
970-247-2564
www.colvigsilvercamps.com
Program offers noncompetitive outdoor education, fun and adventure with the natural variety of southwest Colorado and southeast Utah as the setting. Through camp activities and wilderness expeditions, campers develop life skills and friendships. Programs include grades 2-4 completed, 5-7 completed (boys and girls seperate), 8-9 completed co-ed, 9-11 completed co-ed. Camp runs from June 12-Aug. 8. Call or visit website for more details.

Eagle Lake Camp
Colorado Springs
1-800-873-2453
www.eaglelake.org
This program, open to males and females, ages 8-21, offers numerous camping opportunities. Camps include: horse camps, wilderness camps, senior high co-ed service crew program, bike camps and excursion trips. Call or visit website for more details.

EDUCO Camps
1-800-332-7340
www.educointernational.org
Adventure program for kids ages 9-18. Nurtures leadership abilities, teaches respect for the natural world and compassion, as well as instilling a sense of purpose in the young and young at heart. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, hiking, "leaving no trace" camping and more.

Flying "G" Ranch
Deckers
303-778-0109
www.girlscoutsmilehi.org
Program focuses on enhancing self-esteem, developing leadership skills, building relationships and community. Open to girls ages 6-18. Camps either one week or 13 days with three camp options available. Non-Girl Scouts are welcome. Call for information.

Geneva Glen Camp
Indian Hills
303-697-4621
www.genevaglen.org
Geneva Glen offers children a wide range of daily activities. Depending on the age of the child, he or she participates in activities in a group or chooses his or her own schedule according to particular interests. Program is open to girls and boys, ages 6-12, beginning June 19. Camp includes horseback riding, drama/musical productions, ropes course, climbing and rappelling, archery, riflery, nature studies, ecology and environmental education, folk and Indian dancing, arts and crafts, and a specialized teenage leadership program. Call for more information.

Girls Wilderness Program Adventure Camp
Women's Wilderness Institute
2885 E. Aurora Ave., Suite 23, Boulder
303-938-9191
www.womenswilderness.org
Hungry for some adventure? On this course, you'll spend six days learning the outdoor skills of camping, backpacking and rock climbing, while building friendships and having fun! The six-day course includes art projects, rock climbing and a two-night backpacking trip and peak climb in Colorado State Forest. Ages 12-13, call for more information.

High Peak Camp
Estes Park
970-586-3311
Camps for children ages 6-16, co-eds and seniors are available. Sessions run from June to August, and include hiking, arts and crafts, fishing, paddle boats, discovery center, and Bible study in Rocky Mountain National Park. Call for more details.

Horizons Adventures Inc.
1370 Birch St., Denver
303-393-7297
www.horizonadventures.com
Wilderness courses are available for young men and women ages 13-18. Six-, eight-, nine- and 12-day courses are available, in addition to two specialty courses involving rock climbing and white-water rafting. Courses run from June 10-Aug. 12.

J Bar CC Ranch Camp
Elbert
303-316-6384
www.ranchcamp.org
The Ranch Camp and Mini Camp programs tap into the imaginations of the campers. Campers get to know each other intimately and support each other as they learn and grow. Some activities are Western horseback riding, swim instruction, archery, arts and crafts, barbeques, basketball, campfires, camping, drama, football, hiking, climbing, mountain climbing and more. Sessions beginning June 11. Call or visit website for more information.

Kent Mountain Adventure Center
P.O. Box 835, Estes Park
970-586-5990
www.kmaconline.com
Ages 9-17, multi-day, overnight residential camp. Transportation provided; success-oriented; emphasis on personal growth. Rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking and mountaineering skills. Personal clothing is all that's needed; technical equipment, sleeping bags and camping gear provided. Call for fees.

Kid's Natural World
Colorado Trail, San Juan Mountains
303-526-0809
www.coloradotrail.org
Need an opportunity to spend time with your kids while hunting for butterflies, searching for rocks during a hike up a beautiful peak or learning to use a compass? Come along for some fun and adventure and maybe even a few stories. Call or log on for more info.

Lost Creek Outpost
303-816-1400
lostcreekoutpost.org
Lost Creek Outpost is a nonprofit residential outdoor adventure camp 90 minutes southwest of Boulder. Our co-ed program for ages 10-15 specializes in wilderness skills and ecology. We also offer rock climbing, rapelling, flyfishing, night hikes and astrology, orienteering, wildlife awareness/safety, edible wild plants, animal tracking and outdoor cooking. All levels of experience and ability in the backcountry are welcome. We are also available for children's or adult groups of up to 30 people.

Meadow Mountain Ranch
Allenspark
970-493-1844
www.gsmpc.org
Girl Scout camp featuring horseback riding, camping, backpacking, arts and crafts, drama, environmental education, rafting, badge work and more. For girls ages 7-17. Program begins in June. Call for details.

Poulter Colorado Camps
Steamboat Springs
888-879-4816
www.poultercamps.com
Small groups grow through challenging wilderness adventures and team-building activities, promoting an improved self-concept and individual growth. This co-ed program is open to kids in grades 4-9. Call or log on for more information.

Sanborn Western Camps
www.sanbornwesterncamps.com
Florissant, Colo.
719-748-3341
Surrounded by spectacular wilderness and stunning peaks, Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls lie at an elevation of 8,700 feet 35 miles west of Colorado Springs. The camps own more than 6,000 acres of open pine forest, wildflower meadows and rocky bluffs—an unparalleled setting for outdoor adventure!

Sky High Ranch
Colorado Springs
719-597-8603
www.girlscouts-wwc.org
At an altitude of 8,200 feet, Sky High Ranch is an 880-acre camp in a beautiful rustic setting. During the summer, an international camp staff helps girls explore the wilderness. Girls ride horses, canoe, dabble in the arts, backpack with llamas, learn camping skills, rock climb, play an assortment of sports, put on plays, hike, sing and make new friends. And that is just the SHORT list! Program begins in June. Call or visit website for details.

Trails Wilderness School
Jackson Hole, Wyo.
1-800-869-8228
www.trailsws.com
Direct involvement in stimulating and challenging activities encourages self-confidence, responsibility and leadership. Students are guided to their goal and beyond through teamwork and personal initiative. Program emphasizes backcountry safety, minimum-impact camping, natural interpretation and wilderness leadership. No previous experience necessary. One- to four-week sessions run from July 30 through Aug. 13. Call or visit our website for details.

Wild Bear Science School; Teen Backpacking and Camping Adventures
PO Box 3017, Nederland
303-258-0495
www.WildBear.org
These three-week programs teach you to know the land, the forests, the stars and yourself as you journey into the high country with experienced back-country adventurers. Focus on minimum-impact camping, group challenges and the local environment. Ages 5-12, June-August.

Performing Arts

Glacier View Ranch
8748 Overland Rd., Ward
303-459-0771
www.glacierviewranch.com
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains at 9,000 feet in elevation, Glacier View Ranch is a delightful hideaway from the noise and rush of city life. Co-ed residence camp with drama/musical productions; archery; folk and Indian dancing; arts and crafts; Bible study; and photography. June 11-July 16. Call for details, rates and availability.

Rock and Roll Camp
San Diego, St. Louis, New York
800-897-6677
www.powerchordacademy.com
San Diego: From June 26-July 22, St. Louis: July 9-July 29, New York: July 16-Aug. 5.Young musicians age 12-18 will get the opportunity to play in a band, make a video, record a CD, meet a touring band and perform a concert. This camp teaches the understanding necessary to succeed in the professional music industry.

Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp
High Peak Camp, Estes Park
303-753-6870
www.RMFiddle.com
Two one-week sessions, Aug. 6-13 and 13-20 for fiddle, piano, guitar, cello, bass, mandolin, harp, singing and dance. Camp is open to adults and children of all ages and levels of ability. Youths under 16 must attend with an adult. There will be world-class workshops and classes by day and jams, concerts and dancing at night. Call or visit website for more information.

Special Needs

Camp to Belong
Buena Vista
303-791-0915
www.camptobelong.org
The Camp to Belong summer camp in Buena Vista, Colo., offers campers 14 and older an opportunity to participate in a program designed to support teenagers in foster care, which includes a visit to a college campus. This program encourages kids to rise above their circumstances and offers skills training for successful adult living, including conflict resolution and anger management. A sibling enhancement program and a therapeutic art program are also offered. If you would like to sponsor a foster child to send to camp, please contact the office.

Champ Camp
American Lung Association of Colorado
1600 Race St., Denver
800-LUNG-USA
champcamp@alacolo.org
Residential camp specializing in kids with asthma ages 7-14. Activities include swimming, mountain boarding, archery, canoes, rock climbing and asthma education. Fully staffed by medical professionals. At Eagle Lake Camp in Woodland Park. Call for more information.

Colorado Center for the Blind
2233 West Shepperd Ave., Littleton
303-778-1130
www.cocenter.org
The Summer Youth Programs at the Colorado Center for the Blind are designed to enable blind students to obtain the skills needed to achieve success in school, interact with peers in a variety of social situations, gain a knowledge of the working world and build self-confidence and self-esteem. Teenagers from around the country and around the world will be participating in a sports camp involving swimming, track and field, judo, wrestling and goal ball.

Colorado Lions Camp
PO Box 9043, Woodland Park
719-687-2087
www.lionscampco.org
Residential camp for persons with visual and/or hearing and/or speech impairments, mild cognitive and/or physical challenges. For ages 8-12, 13-18, 19-30, and 30+. Separate week-long sessions for each age group throughout the summer. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, nature studies, storytelling, astronomy, high/low ropes, fishing, Western re-enactment and open campfire. Not wheelchair accessible. Financial sponsorship available. Continuous registration.

Sports

Alexander Dawson Summer Institute and Sports Camp
10455 Dawson Dr., Lafayette
303-665-6679
www.dawsonschool.org
The Dawson School summer institute and sports camp offer the following activities for students ages 5-18: basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, softball, football, acting, photography, exploration arts camp, ceramics, jewelry making, woodworking and our All Sports Camp. Call for prices and dates.

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA)
303-543-0849
www.lertprograms.com/smba
This is an adventure you will never forget. Riders looking for a Cross Country "XC" challenge learn what it takes to master Colorado's toughest trails. The Downhill "DH" camps are geared toward "gravity pilots" and junior racers, and include top-notch coaching on specific descending topics, along with video analysis. Camping experience recommended. Ages 12-18.

Vail Mountain Bike Camp
970-479-2279
www.vailrec.com
A variety of camping activities are available for kids of all ages, including sports, outdoors and educational opportunities. Call or visit website for more information. Ages 13 and up.

Travel

AAVE Teen Adventures
1-800-222-3595
www.aave.com
Teenagers enjoy summer adventure travel in two- to six-week camps in locals such as Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, France, Australia and many more. Backpack, raft, mountain bike, rock climb, kayak, sail and speak French or Spanish. Prices and dates listed online.

America's Adventure Ventures Everywhere
2308 Fossil Trace Dr., Golden
1-800-222-3595
www.aave.com
Ages 12-18, two-week and 40-day adventures. Sleeping bag and backpack required. Teens travel on three- to six-week camping adventures around the world where responsibility, commitment and inspirational leadership are at the core. Call for a brochure.

Colorado Outward Bound School
866-746-9777
www.cobs.org
Myriad trips and recreational activities are available through Outward Bound. Call or visit website for more information.