Let your children's mind soar! Your child will be part of a FUN summer adventure using children's literature, art, science, imagination and play to keep those summer humdrums away. Topics and activities will vary by session, so sign up for one or all. Please apply sunscreen before class. No snack.

This course is designed for 11-13 year-olds, to give them the knowledge necessary for the first time babysitting. Bring lunch and a pen. The skills covered are:
-Basic First Aid/Pediatric CPR 2-year certification
-Personal Safety
-Growth and Development
-Discipline
-Prevention
-Basic care
Must attend all 6 hours of class
Instructor: Advanced Care CPR Training | advancedcarecpr@comcast.net

RECOMMENDED AGE FOR CHILDREN IN THIS CLASS IS 3-7 YEARS

Child(ren) and parent/caregiver must register in advance.

This high-energy yoga class introduces children and parents to mindfulness, meditation, and yoga postures, all based in fun and dramatic play. Enjoy music, games, and stories while practicing bodily awareness and breathing techniques. It is quality bonding time and stress-relief for the whole family! Class will be held outdoors at the shelter at the Louisville Arboretum next to the Skate Park. Please bring yoga mats or towels.

Brought to you by Haley Shapiro, haley@thepurplepiano.com

Introduce kids to the fundamentals of yoga, mindfulness and meditation! They will enjoy music, games, themes, stories and crafts while building strength, endurance, balance, confidence and calm. Each class will include movement, mindfulness and relaxation. This is an indoor & outdoor camp based at the Recreation & Senior Center. Bring labeled sunscreen, a nut-free snack, water bottle & yoga mat (or towel).

Haley Shapiro developed her program of Music, Mindfulness, and Movement for Kids after completing her Masters at Teachers College, Columbia University and 200-hour yoga teacher training at The Hidden Yoga Studio. Based in Louisville, CO, she is a fulltime teacher of piano lessons and yoga classes.

Brought to you by Haley Shapiro, haley@thepurplepiano.com

CLASSES HELD AT IMA DOJO, 1340 MAIN ST, LOUISVILLE

Introduce your child to the sport of self-discipline and concentration. This class promotes coordination, self-esteem, and increased attention in the young child. And, this class is a lot of fun! Children must earn their "gi" through active listening and participation. Hanshi Cyrus Madani, a 9th degree Black Belt, and his instructors, have been teaching Karate classes through the Recreation Center since 1990. His 50+ years of martial arts experience and special instruction method helps everyone succeed from the very first class. Parents, we encourage you to sign up as well and make it as family event! Additional fees for belt testing and gi.

Brought to you by International Martial Arts. WWW.imakarate.com, 303-665-0339.

Inspired by the great World Art Masters, these classes are all about creativity and imagination. Explore artists’ lives and styles, world cultures, languages, and unique art forms. Using an assortment of mediums, students create one-of-a-kind masterpieces each class.

Brought to you by CBArt | www.cbartstudios.com

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of the child prodigy and leader of the cubist movement Pablo Picasso. Kids will create their very own Guitar collage inspired by Picasso’s unique creativity.

Brought to you by CBArt | www.cbartstudios.com

In this workshop kids will be inspired by the master of Impressionism, Claude Monet, and his famous collection of water lilies paintings to create their very own Masterpiece.

Brought to you by CBArt | www.cbartstudios.com

In this workshop kids will discover the life and colorful work of the Spanish Catalan artist Joan Miró to get inspired and create their very own sculpture using clay, cardboard, wire and recycled materials.

Brought to you by CBArt | www.cbartstudios.com

Enjoy an evening of fun, frivolity, and friendship. Unleash your inner artist and create your own masterpiece: each month is a new acrylic painting on a 12X16” canvas, with step by step instruction. Meet with others in our community to enjoy conversation and creativity. Non-alcoholic drinks and light appetizers included. Plan to arrive early to check in, grab your seat and relax!

May: Wildflower Dandelions
June: Colorful Birds
July: Glowing Summer Forest
August: Fireflies

Brought to you by CBArt | www.cbartstudios.com

It's a jungle out there, and this immersive camp from Mad Science will introduce students to all the different ways that scientists study it! From birds and beasts to bugs and blue oceans, campers will have a blast with biology as they explore concepts related to ecosystems, conservation, recycling and more!

Brought to you by: Mad Science | 303-404-0432 | info@madscience.tv

Your animal lover will create their own animal-inspired robotic models. Learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming, while building insects, dolphins, gorillas, and more! Your child is sure to have a wild time as they build, learn, and play! Kids will be paired together by ages/abilities, and they will work on challenging and age-appropriate builds.

Brought to you by: Snapology
golden.snapology.com

Does your child love to experiment and ask questions about the world around them? If so, it sounds like you already have a little scientist on your hands! We will help them explore their curiosities and cultivate a love for science by experiencing the different domains of scientific study. Engage with concepts from the fields of astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics using LEGO® bricks and interactive learning tools. Science is fun, exciting, and approachable at Snapology! Kids will be paired together by ages/abilities, and they will work on challenging and age-appropriate builds.

Brought to you by: Snapology
golden.snapology.com

Here is our chance to join our friends and learn what it takes to become a true Mandalorian. Using LEGO ®, an experienced instructor will guide us through the skills and equipment needed to earn the title. We will build our gauntlet fighter ship to weave through the galaxy, our Z-6 jetpacks to maneuver through the air, and of course defend ourselves with our Mandalorian armor. Coming to a galaxy near you!

Brought to you by: PLAYWELL | MICHAEL@play-well.org

Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!!

Brought to you by: PLAYWELL | MICHAEL@play-well.org

Using Music, Art, Yoga and Spanish as our guides, come along on a journey around the world! Through Integral Steps' integrative programming, explore a multi-medium artistic environment, through STEAM learning. Expand your horizons through song, art, Spanish, and creative thinking. In addition to learning about real-world places and cultures, you’ll create your own fairy tales, explore fantasy worlds, design your own sets, and develop awareness through theater. Express yourself through music and movement, and don't forget to pack your imagination!

Integrative Education Classes through Music, Movement, Theater, Ecology, Language, and Creative Arts brought to you by Integral Steps (585) 704-5751 | WWW.INTEGRALSTEPS.ORG

Love The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wallace and Gromit, or Boxtrolls? Then join us to create your own claymation movie! You’ll even get to create your own clay character to star in a movie you'll Pilm, direct, and voice-over in small groups. *$35 Production fee is included in the price for the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY INCREDIFLIX | WWW.INCREDIFLIX.COM

Calling all crafty kids with a passion for all things Hawaiian! Unleashing your creative side and power up on problem-solving skills! Just like in the wildly popular series Nailed It!,
we'll provide you everything needed to recreate an awesome final product - but it's entirely up to YOU how you make it happen. Be ready to create rad surfboards, thrilling Tiki sculptures, volcanoes that really light up...and much more. Pack a nut-free snack and drink each day.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY KIDCREATE STUDO | BROOMFIELDCO@KIDCREATESTUDIO.COM

If you love glitter, we have got the perfect camp for you! We’ll use clay, paint, real canvas boards, and more, but the best part is, each masterpiece will be covered in glitter! Pack a nut-free snack and drink each day.
Brought to you by KidCreate Studio | www.kidcreatestudio.com | BROOMFIELDCO@kidcreatestudio.com

IN PERSON CAMP HELD AT UNIOR RESEVOIR IN LONGMONT. TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED, MUST MEET AT UNIOR RESEVOIR.

Learn to sail...and then some! This 5-day adventure and youth empowerment camp teaches the basic skills of sailing with a US Sailing Certified Instructor along with the added element of shifting negative thought patterns into an empowring mindset of possiblity. At ABLE to Sail, campers develop skills to replace "I can't" and I'm not" with "I AM" and "I CAN!".

This LGBTQ+ Youth Empowerment Summer Camp specifically supports LGBTQ+ youth in finding belonging, dealing with bullying, and supporting their courageous choice to be who they truly are in an inspiring, fun, and empowering way! LGBTQ+ youth, understandably, rate the highest in engaging in high-risk behaviors. Our Exec Director is “L,” so we understand – and we can help them walk their path with ease and grace!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY ABLE TO SAIL | WWW.ABLETOSAIL.ORG

IN PERSON CAMP HELD AT UNIOR RESEVOIR IN LONGMONT. TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED, MUST MEET AT UNIOR RESEVOIR.

Learn to sail...and then some! This 4-day advetnure and youth empowerment camp teaches the basic skills of sailing with a US Sailing Certified Instructor along with the added element of shifting negative thought patterns into an empowring mindset of possiblity. At ABLE to Sail, campers develop skills to replace "I can't" and I'm not" with "I AM" and "I CAN!".

Every lesson in sailing is used as a metaphor and teachable moment to address...belonging, bullying, being good enough, depression, anxiety, letting go of mistakes, celebrating diversity, high risk behaviors, the "self" in self-esteem, and negative thinking.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY ABLE TO SAIL | WWW.ABLETOSAIL.ORG

Building Blocks and Stepping Stones are fun, nurturing classes for 3-5 year olds to play, learn, grow and socialize at their own pace. The part-day preschool programs (classes are half-day and meet on M,W,F) are designed to meet the academic, social and physical needs of youngsters by providing a stimulating, safe and healthy environment.

Building Blocks, age 3 by 10/1/23
Stepping Stones, age 4 by 10/1/23

Lessons are fostered through play at this young age to develop a love of learning. Small classes promote social, emotional, fine and gross motor, cognitive and language development. The positive atmosphere increases self-esteem, creativity, risk taking and problem solving abilities and encourages the development of new ideas and new friends.

Your child will have access to both indoor and outdoor facilities of the Louisville Recreation Center of the newly expanded center to include new youth classrooms and learning spaces. Our teachers have backgrounds in education and experience working n a preschool classroom setting. They are educated professionals who provide a well supervised and stimulating learning environment for your children in a state licensed program.

Building Blocks:
This enrollment fee holds your child's spot until the deposit is due in April. You will receive an invoice in advance of the deposit due date. Enrollment and deposit is non-refundable/non-creditable after paid.

Stepping Stones: All 4 year olds by 10/1/23 are eligible for 10-15 hours of weekly preschool through the State of Colorado's Universal Preschool Program. Please see our preschool webpage for more information.

For children currently attending K-5th Grade for the 2022-2023 School Year. Be sure your child's current age and grade are both in the registration system. Proof of grade will be required upon paperwork completion this summer.

Summer "Play" Camp based at the Louisville Recreation Center has the perfect mix of structured and child directed activities! Arts and Crafts fosters creativity, free thinking and self expression. Sports and games provide opportunities for teamwork, new experiences and physical activity. Free choice time allows for child-centered play for healthy brain development, imagination, physical strength and cognitive skills. Plus weekly field trips, swimming and the best counselors! No wonder campers return year after year!

We ask that parents use their best judgement when considering enrolling a younger child who may not be accustom to being in a large setting (60 campers) of various ages; as well as older children who may not enjoy being with younger ages. Approximately 50% of the day is spent as a mixed-aged camp.

Registration is done online. No lottery for 2023.
Louisville Residents: Noon, 2/15
Non-Residents: Noon, 2/22

Cancellation/Transfer Policy:
100% refund for any cancellations received by Mandy Perera by March 1, 2023
50% refund for any cancellations received by Mandy Perera by April 26, 2023
25% refund for any cancellations no later than 3 weeks prior to camp start date

Visit www.louisvilleco.gov/summerdaycamp for more details, Camp Handbook as well as FAQ or contact Mandy Perera, mandyp@louisvilleco.gov or 303-335-4902.

We are hiring! It takes a great team to run a great camp. We can't do it without our amazing leaders. Help us spread the word. Apply online today at www.louisvilleco.gov
Apply early for amazing sign on bonuses!

GAIN:
• Experience Working with Youth
• Leadership & Problem solving skills
• Teamwork & Communication
• Knowledge about working with youth
• Volunteer Hours
Purpose: Summer Day Camp is seeking teens who love to engage with elementary-aged children in a day camp environment. Under the leadership of camp staff, CIT’s will participate in games & crafts with campers to encourage creativity, teamwork and sportsmanship while ensuring a fun and memorable summer for all!