The summer brain drain isn’t inevitable. While test scores for most kids tend to drop between May and August, parents can thwart summer learning loss by encouraging a healthy balance between exploratory play and skill-building activities.
Summer Camp Articles
Early Education: Summer learning activities that families can do at home
Helping your young child retain what they learned during the school year throughout the summer doesn’t have to be tedious. You can incorporate it into the magic of summer and avoid the dip in learning that so many kids experience after a summer off.
Kids, Connections, Confidence
How summer camps aid in children’s self-discovery and enhance their educational experience
Encouraging Self-Expression Through Art & Music
Art and music camps and programs at places like Rocky Ridge Music, Studio Arts Boulder and pARTiculars help students build their confidence in being creative and innovative.
The Transformative Power of Performing Arts
In Boulder County, the summer is set to be a season of artistic discovery and growth. The performing arts camps stand ready to open their doors to the next generation of artists, offering experiences that will shape their lives in profound and joyful ways.
Unleashing the Imagination
Renaissance Adventures and Boulder Performing Arts Co. provide a unique platform for kids to not only embrace their passions but also build the social and emotional skills that will serve them well beyond the summer months.
Summer of Discovery
Here are a few rock and water camps and activities designed to get kids and teens outside, to learn new skills and life lessons and meet friends from the community, not just the classroom.
Monkeying Around: Great Gyms for Active Kids
Do your kids love climbing, maneuvering obstacle-like courses, and monkeying around? There are several gyms throughout Boulder County where they can challenge themselves, gain new skills and build confidence.
4 Lessons to Learn from Nature
Spending time in nature makes us better humans. It helps us relax, disconnect, and discover the depth of life. This summer, prioritize the following lessons for your child through the natural experiences offered by these local camps and organizations.
Business: Gear up for summer activities with Play It Again Sports
Are you ready for summer? Play It Again Sports in Boulder offers everything you need for summer’s outdoor activities, sports, family adventures and travel.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Katie Adamson Conservation Fund
In Colorado, The Katie Adamson Conservation Fund is an organization that rises above traditional wildlife conservation methods, blending education, community development and innovative technologies to protect endangered species.
Healthy Outdoor Smiles
How to have good oral health while camping or away at camp. We reached out to Samantha Graffeo Gardner at South Boulder Pediatric Dentistry for her tips on maintaining oral health this summer.
Maximizing Summer at Home
We’ve assembled some ideal home improvement projects for the summer months, measures that can augment the home living experience even as they increase property values.
The Many Benefits of Summer Camp and How It Complements the Educational Process
The field trips, fun themes and even some slime in the name of science are what makes summer camp so fun, but the thoughtful programming at regional schools also allows for lots of learning and skill-building, which complements the educational process.
12 Seriously Fun Outdoor Activities & Camps for Kids
There’s nothing like summer in Colorado, especially for our kids. Here’s a breakdown on some seriously fun activities and camps our kids can get involved in.