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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Wildlife Discovery - Fascinating Fun for Everyone!

     Learn out about some of Colorado's most interesting and unusual wildlife species through fun activities and reading, plus links to other pages on the Web site! All activities are listed below. Over 40 species are described! Each species has activities for primary, elementary, and middle school students. Collect all of them into a booklet and share them with family, friends, and teachers. The Colorado Wildlife Coloring Book, based upon the species in this activity series, is now available for downloading or printing! It's in English and Spanish, too! Check out the Looking For Wildlife? checklist. Record all the wildlife species you have learned about and seen! (less) ... Read more

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  Lil' Time Travellers Story Time

     Dates: The first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am -10:30am 5/2/18, 6/6/18, 7/4/18, 8/1/18, 9/5/18, 10/3/18, 11/7/18, 12/5/18 Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Free with admission! (less) ... Read more

  KIDS FREE SUMMER 2018!

  Memorial Day through Labor Day kids 15 and under, wearing a baseball jersey (Little League through MLB) receive FREE* admission! *Offer valid with the purchase of a regularly priced adul…

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  Earn Digital Badges at HistoryColorado.org

     Online exhibits make Colorado history come alive through creative presentation of authentic artifacts, historical images, and audio-visual materials. Interactive and social media components provide forums for conversation relating past themes and issues to contemporary life. Complete a series of online activities to earn Digital Badges for your Mozilla Backpack. (less) ... Read more

  KIDS FREE SUMMER 2018!

  Memorial Day through Labor Day kids 15 and under, wearing a baseball jersey (Little League through MLB) receive FREE* admission! *Offer valid with the purchase of a regularly priced adul…

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  Libraries Rock

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  Libraries Rock - Summer Reading Programs

     Your public library has a great summer program that's full of fun for the whole family! Public libraries across the country are featuring music this summer, and their summer program has the fun - and true! - slogan, Libraries Rock! Find events for all ages, along with ongoing programs, concerts, and of course plenty of books, audio books, magazines, music CDs, eBooks, and much more to keep your family engaged this summer. You can also check out a nature backpack with a state park pass to get the family outside together, exploring and enjoying the beautiful Colorado outdoors. And best of all, when kids read and engage in enriching activities over the summer, they'll experience less summer learning loss and be more prepared to start school next year right where they left off. So visit your library this summer and sign up the whole family in the summer program - it's free, fun, and music filled! (less) ... Read more

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  Outward Bound

  Outward Bound

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  For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to lead the way in outdoor adventure-education for youth and adults. With locations throughout the United States and Internationally and over 500 courses to choose from, your perfect adventure awaits! Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness. Students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, as well as environmental and community stewardship. Courses range in length from four days to three months, for ages 12 to 45+. Activities include backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, sailing, dog sledding, skiing and much more. Scholarships are available. (less) ... Read more

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  STEAM Science and Robotics

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  Robotics Classes and In-School Field Trips!

     This unique program is a moving Art project, where children 7 to 12, build unique Art projects that are animated. Each project incorporates visual designs that the student arranges as their own creation and through a variety of devices ensures that this sculpture moves. Our unique Dynamic Art program combines art and technology while challenging your child to explore the relationship of these ideas. Through this program your child will be given the experience of making moving sculptures. Artists such as Alexander Calder used this method for his ceiling mobiles, which are seen all over the country. Each child will be given the opportunity to explore their creativity while incorporating the exciting elements of technology. Through the use of motors, gears and pulleys your child will learn how to turn their art to an exciting new level. They will be making beautiful and fun unique sculptures that exist as art and decorative objects. This class will challenge the functionality of the creative process as well as being fun and rewarding. It is more than your basic children's art class. Each kit contains motors, batteries, and circuits, which are essential to making moving sculpture as well as fun art tools such as construction paper, pipe cleaners, felt, pom poms, and googly eyes. All these items work together to create unique moving pieces of art and your child will closely examine the partnership between engineering and art. (less) ... Read more

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  StoryBlocks

  StoryBlocks

  Hop onto StoryBlocks.org to have fun helping your young child develop her language skills and get ready to learn to read in kindergarten! StoryBlocks is a collection of 30-60 second videos that model songs and rhymes appropriate for young children to parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators. Each video clip includes helpful early literacy tips about child development and learning. Search the videos by age group (babies, toddlers, preschoolers), type of activity (rhyme or song), and language (videos are available in 9 languages). Designed by librarians with Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy and filmed by Rocky Mountain PBS, this collection is sure to be a fun learning experience for you and your child! (less) ... Read more

Field Trips

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Denver

  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Looking for a way to turn Denver into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour of Denver. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the state capitol and takes you on a well designed course through some of Denver's art and culture, among shops along the 16th Street Mall and through courtyards and buildings steeped in rich Denver history. The tour requires approximately 2 miles of walking and uses the free 16th street mall transportation at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or an ice cream on the Mall - why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  20% off Amazing Urban Scavenger Hunt

  Use Promotion Code: FGCOUPON when you register on-line at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com to receive 20% off your family fun Adventure. Available 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset! Turn …

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Your fishin' is our mission​ - School Tours available at State Hatcheries

     Since 1881, Colorado Parks & Wildlife fish hatcheries have been dedicated to improving the fish populations of our beautiful state. Today, CPW operates 19 hatcheries that breed, hatch, rear and stock over 90 million fish per year. Many of the fish produced are to enhance angling opportunities, while others serve a critical role in native species recovery efforts. Colorado fish hatcheries support our angling pastime, which annually contributes 1.9 billion dollars to our state's economy! Tours for groups and schools must be arranged in as far in advance as possible. This will help ensure that a sufficient supply of educational materials is on hand and that your group has a coordinated, enjoyable experience. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  River Watch - Real People doing Real Science for a Real Purpose

     River Watch is a statewide citizen science, volunteer water quality-monitoring network supported by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in partnership with the non-profit 5013 Earth Force, capable volunteers and others. Our mission is to create stewards for all water and aquatic resources through hands-on chemical, physical and biological monitoring of watershed health and utilize this high quality data to make informed decision to preserve and restore the condition of Colorado's water. This program is unique in its statewide focus, leverage of resources, quality and frequency of data collection and use of the data for diverse watershed management decisions. (less) ... Read more

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  History Colorado

  Denver

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  History Colorado Field Trips: Explore The State's History

     From kindergartners to high school seniors, students love our immersive and experiential exhibits and programs that explore the state's history, people and environment while aligning with curriculum standards across multiple disciplines. Core exhibits at the History Colorado Center include Colorado Stories, Destination Colorado and Denver A to Z and Living West. Please book at least two weeks before your desired date. Minimum 20 people. (less) ... Read more

  KIDS FREE SUMMER 2018!

  Memorial Day through Labor Day kids 15 and under, wearing a baseball jersey (Little League through MLB) receive FREE* admission! *Offer valid with the purchase of a regularly priced adul…

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  History Colorado Coupon

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  STEAM Science and Robotics

  Multiple Locations

  STEAM Science and Robotics

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  Robotics Classes and In-School Field Trips!

     This unique program is a moving Art project, where children 7 to 12, build unique Art projects that are animated. Each project incorporates visual designs that the student arranges as their own creation and through a variety of devices ensures that this sculpture moves. Our unique Dynamic Art program combines art and technology while challenging your child to explore the relationship of these ideas. Through this program your child will be given the experience of making moving sculptures. Artists such as Alexander Calder used this method for his ceiling mobiles, which are seen all over the country. Each child will be given the opportunity to explore their creativity while incorporating the exciting elements of technology. Through the use of motors, gears and pulleys your child will learn how to turn their art to an exciting new level. They will be making beautiful and fun unique sculptures that exist as art and decorative objects. This class will challenge the functionality of the creative process as well as being fun and rewarding. It is more than your basic children's art class. Each kit contains motors, batteries, and circuits, which are essential to making moving sculpture as well as fun art tools such as construction paper, pipe cleaners, felt, pom poms, and googly eyes. All these items work together to create unique moving pieces of art and your child will closely examine the partnership between engineering and art. (less) ... Read more

Schools

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  CU Denver LYNX Summer Arts Camps

  Denver

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  CU Denver LYNX Summer Arts Camps

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  The LYNX Summer Arts Camps are summer programs for high school students at CU Denver! The LYNX Camps are sponsored by the College of Arts & Media and taught by our faculty and staff. We offer many different camp options. This summer we are offering the following seven camp programs: Music Industry, Filmmaking, Photography, 3D Digital Animation/Motion Graphics, Design|Make, Audio Production/Ableton Live, and 2D Animation/Illustration. Have fun while learning in Denver this summer! See our website for details and the application!