Hit the Local Roads : Family Day Trips In and Around Boulder County and Northern Colorado
With spring around the corner and the promise of nicer days, now is the time to start planning for fun family day trips in Boulder and Northern Colorado. Check out our list of day trips around Northern Colorado that are perfect for the whole family. Fun required.
The Essential List of Summer Outdoor Activities for Your Kids
As summer draws near, these outdoor activities are sure bets to keep your kids active while taking advantage of the Colorado sunshine.
Nature & Learning : Summer Programs that Immerse Children in New Experiences Alongside Nature and Animals
Getting away from screens and going outside gives children countless ways to think, discover, be creative and problem solve while also being more active.
Colorado Mountain Ranch Camp: Rich in History, Fun and Friendship
At its heart, Gold Hill’s Colorado Mountain Ranch Camp is a community resource. The camp boasts a rich history, including devastation in the wake of the 2010 Fourmile Canyon Fire and surviving the COVID pandemic. Now, with support from both the local community and federal grant funding, they continue to provide a supportive environment where kids can learn about themselves and the world around them while having fun and making friends.
Performing Arts Experiences for Kids
Kids with a creative bent have options to explore their muses over the summer, and a lot of artistic expression can be packed into three months.
YMCA raising funds to give kids affected by Marshall Fire ‘pure summer joy’
The YMCA of Northern Colorado is stepping up in a big way to bring “pure summer joy” to the kids who need it most, said Andra Coberly Webster, executive director of communications at YMCA NOCO.
Activities of Science, Strategy & Skill
Hoping to avoid the summer slide? Science activities, activities of strategy and experiments are perfect for keeping kids’ brains engaged during the school break. Here are a few amazing opportunities to get the kids stretching their legs and minds this summer.
Fun, Faith and Friendship: Faith-based summer activities for kids
Faith-based camps are especially meaningful for young people because they allow for the development of spirituality and friendships within faith groups.
Camp Kind: Summer Camp With a Purpose
At Camp Kind there is an opportunity to have a blast and learn the ‘art’ of giving back, volunteerism and philanthropy.
Super Fun Summer Activities for Preschoolers
Immersing your children in supervised summertime activities or enrolling them in day camp offers opportunities for new social interactions and learning skills to keep their minds engaged when school isn’t in session.
Summer Reading Offers Immense Benefits for Kids
Summer can be a slippery slide, but not in a fun way. The cure is simple and the remedy is free. It be healed by a strong dose of summer reading.
Implementing a Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum into Summer Camp
Living with the threat of COVID has been stressful for everyone – including our kids. Which is why the YMCA of Northern Colorado is taking a proactive approach to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) at their camps this summer.
Summer Fun Empowering Future Leaders
Summertime experiences abound offering safe, structured opportunities to learn and grow while developing independence and self-confidence alongside friendships and new skills.
The Benefits of Arts & Music Camps
Imagine your child’s life devoid of art and music. Scary thought, right? However they are exposed to art and music, the benefits are for life.
A Summer of Expression: The Benefits of Dance and Theater Camps
For any student looking for creative ways to spend their summer vacation, Colorado offers a wealth of options. Whether it’s discovering a love of the stage in a theater or dance camp or taking a spin at gymnastics, students can find their muse, along with friends, confidence and inspiration, at these local summer camps.
The Traditional Summer Camp Experience
Traditional summer camps like the ones below offer a perfect opportunity for children to stay active, make friends and grow their self-esteem.
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