Parents- start planning a date night or two, because the kids will be occupied with all of these fun events over the holiday season! We've got everything from horses and hot chocolate to visits with the jolly guy in red, as well as some school's out camps for every age and interest. If your kids like "experience gifts", this may be your one-stop-shop!
Each of these is likely to fill up, so we recommend reserving spaces sooner than later.
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Kids' Nite Out
| Broomfield
Kids (ages 7-12) can enjoy age-appropriate themed fun nights on Fridays throughout the year at Paul Derda Rec Center. Drop the kids off to do some holiday shopping, plan a date night, or just a few hours to take a break during this busy time of year!
Fridays, 7:00 to 10:30 PM
Cost: $15 per person
- Dec 6: Battle Night
- Dec 13: Winter Wonderland
- Jan 10: Under the Sea Night
- Jan 17: Glow Night
- Jan 24: Best Friends Night
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YMCA Northern CO | Various Locations
Calling all campers! It’s time for you to put down your books, your crayons and your devices—and take a much-deserved brain break during the school year. During YMCA School Day Off Camps, kids can just be kids and enjoy days full of fun, games, movement and a ridiculous amount of silliness. K-5th graders will join the Y during school days off for sports, arts and craft projects, group games, outdoor play & tons of adventure. It’s an opportunity for kids to unplug, enjoy hands-on learning, build confidence and try tons of new activities. Friendship, fun and community are the name of the game. Students from all schools welcome.
Boulder Valley School District: Held at the Lafayette and Boulder Ys
Cost: $80
- Dec 23, 2024-Jan 3, 2025*
- Jan 6, 2025
- Jan 20, 2025
St. Vrain Valley School District: Held at the Longmont Y
Cost: $80
- Dec 20, 2024
- Dec 23-27, 2024*
- Dec 30, 2024-Jan 3, 2025*
- Jan 6, 2025
- Jan 20, 2025
Weld RE-5J School District: Held at the Johnstown Y
Cost: $58
- Dec 6, 2024
- Dec 20, 2024
- Dec 23, 2024-Jan 3, 2025*
- Jan 6, 2025
- Jan 20, 2025
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Warrior Challenge Arena | Broomfield
Holiday camps are available for kids (ages 5-13) and run 10 AM - 3 PM. Coaches will guide participants through aerial swinging challenges, team challenges, stunt games, ninja warrior obstacles, and a variety of games and activities.
Cost: $80
- Dec 23, 2024
- Dec 26, 2024
- Dec 30, 2024
- Dec 31, 2024
- Jan 1, 2025
- Jan 2, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025
- Jan 6, 2025
- Jan 20, 2025
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The Apollo Center | Broomfield
This fun filled aerial performance camp, for kids ages 5-17 years old, will focus on learning new aerial technique and creating an aerial show. Campers will learn choreography in the air and on the ground all inspired by the theme of the week. We will have a camp performance on the last day of camp for parents and family members to watch their child(ren) perform! Students will be split into appropriate level groups during the camp. A 10% discount will be given for siblings. Cost: $385
Winter Aerial Performance Camp (ages 5-17 years): Monday, December 30th, 2024- Friday, January 3rd, 2025 | 9AM-2PM
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Athletic Adventures | Frederick
School-age campers will enjoy a day filled with games, gymnastics stations, ninja courses, social interaction, special guest visits, arts/crafts, and so much more! Our school day off camps will keep your kiddo active and off the couch.
Winter Camps: December 30 & 31, January 2 & 3 and February 14 & 17
Half-Day (5 yrs +) ~ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Cost: $65
Full-Day (6 yrs +) ~ 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Cost: $110
(Discounts provided for campers attending more than one day camp. See website for details.)
Register HERE!
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Giggling Life Farm | Brighton
Horses, Hot Chocolate, & Holiday Cheer: Dec. 20th & 23rd
Create special feasts for the animals, decorating the farm with holiday cheer, and making heartfelt gifts—all while sipping on hot chocolate and indulging in delicious cookie decorating.
Cost: $110/participant
Register HERE!
Holiday Fun on the Farm: Dec 27, 2024 & Dec 30 2024 - Jan 6, 2025
Get ready for the ultimate holiday celebration at the farm! Whether it’s sipping on hot chocolate, making tasty snacks, or decorating the animals in festive style, we’ve got it all covered! Join us for a season filled with laughter, games, and cozy moments as we enjoy the colder weather together. Kids will love grooming our animals, playing holiday-themed games, and diving into all the festive fun we’ve planned! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season—farm style!
Cost: $325/Camp or $110/Day Drop In
Register HERE!
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Shredder Indoor Snowboard +Ski School| Lafayette
Camps are designed for kids (3 - 10 yrs) to learn or strengthen their ski or snowboard skills! Each day, your child will spend significant time getting instruction or just honing their ski/snowboard skills for the upcoming season. Camp activities include skiing/snowboarding, sledding, other fun games/sports, free play time, arts/crafts, and more! All camps (Half-Day and Full-Day) are drop-off programs. Parents should return at the conclusion of the program for pick-up! Cost: AM Half Day - $65/day & PM Half Day - $55/day
Winter Camp: Dec 23, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
Half Day AM Camp: - 9AM - 12PM | Register HERE!
Half Day PM Camp: - 1 - 4 PM | Register HERE!
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Climbing Collective | Longmont
Climbing Camps, specially crafted for our young climbers aged 4 to 7 and 8 to 13! Activities: Bouldering, Auto-Belay Climbing, Top Rope Climbing, Outdoor Climbing Wall, other fun and games!
Cost:$69 - $97 (Rates vary from date & camp time. see website for details.)
Winter Camp: Full Day 9AM - 3PM and Half Day 9AM - 12PM
- Dec 23, 2024
- Dec 24, 2024
- Dec 26, 2024
- Dec 27, 2024
- Dec 30, 2024
- Jan 2, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025
- Jan 6, 2025
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Warrior Playground | Longmont
All ability levels welcome! Learn all the skills needed to be an American Ninja Warrior: Balance, body awareness, agility, swings & catches, grip, strength, power and more! Practice on real replicas of obstacles from the TV show, like the warped wall, salmon ladder, wingnuts and spider wall to name a few! Develop confidence, build character, practice growth mindset, gain self-pride and make great friends! Daily rest-time games and arts & crafts projects! Cost: $85 per day
Winter camp: 9AM - 3:30PM
- Dec 20, 2024
- Dec 23, 2024
- Dec 26, 2024
- Dec 27, 2024
- Dec 30, 2024
- Jan 2, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025
- Jan 6, 2025
- Jan 20, 2025
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Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance | Boulder
Campers will play games, spend time outside, work together to create, learn creative movement skills, and build strength and technique on aerial fabric. We will work to combine dance, theater and improvisation to cultivate the skills necessary to transform the equipment into a magical world of creativity and soaring spirits! Ages 8-17 and all levels are welcome! No experience is required to join.
Holiday Camp: (Ages 8-17, all levels welcome. | Cost: $108 per camper / per day) 9AM-3PM
- Dec 26, 2024
- Dec 27, 2024
- Dec 30, 2024
- Jan 2, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025
- Jan 6, 2025
Lil Flyers Holiday Camp: (Ages 5-7 | Cost: $54 per camper / per day) 9AM-12PM
- Jan 2, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025
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