Family Resources for Longmont, St. Vrain Valley areas
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Home and Family
Be sure to review Information about the West Nile Virus, visit http://www.comosquitocontrol.com/. If you are new to our area, please be sure to wear insect repellent when staying outdoors in the early morning and after dusk when mosquitoes are the most prevalent.
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The St. Vrain Valley School District recently announced that parents of 5-year olds can begin registering their children for kindergarten. See the SVVSD website for details on enrollment.
THE KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP usually begins the first two full weeks in April each year.
Schools for Kindergarten - see the SVVSD Directory, under Charter and Elementary Schools. |
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Things to do with kids and for kids, in Longmont and nearby:
also see Entertainment / Special Events
Longmont Recreation Center -For Kids' Nite Out Schedule and details, call for more info: 720-371-9867 or vist the website: www.kidsniteout.org.
Twin Peaks Mall Movie Theaters - for local listings
1250 S. Hover Road, Longmont, CO 80501, 303-651-2855
Longmont Public Library - The Longmont Library offers story and craft times and other programs for kids.
Longmont Museum - The Longmont museum offers craft, science, and project times too.
See also Spring and Summer Programs for Children as some programs run throughout the year.
Outdoor Activities/Parks:
Dacono MBX Track at Carbon Valley Rec Center - BMX Bike racing track.
Longmont Parks - Find out about all of the park options in Longmont.
Longmont Recreation Information
Longmont Skateparks and Rollerparks - For skate boarders/roller blades, etc.
Centennial Bowling Lanes - 110 E. 9th Ave.; (303) 651-3800
Twin Peaks Mall - play area - The Twin Peaks Mall has a small play area great for little ones from ages Infant to about 6/7.
Things to do outside of Longmont:
WOW Children's Play Museum - This place is in Lafayette. It is a fun and educational place for your children. There are areas set up such as a music area, house area, computer area, tap dancing area, and much more! It is worth an afternoon trip with your kids.
Ocean Journey - (303) 561-4450. This is an excellent afternoon trip to the aquarium. You can see all kinds of ocean life as well as tigers, birds and many other animals. You can stand right over swimming sharks and also watch them swim over head!
Six Flags Elitch Gardens Fun and Water Park - (303) 595-4386 - A great day trip. Roller coasters, and rides galore for adults and kids. They also now have a fairly new water park area to go with the fun park rides. You can work up a sweat and then go cool off!
Water World - (303)427-7873 - Great water park!!
Denver Zoo - - (303) 376-4800
Denver Museum - Wonderful dinosaur museum as well as many other areas of interest. Also has an IMAX theater
Butterfly Pavillion: - 104th Ave & Hwy 36 in Westminster. This is a wonderful place to experience bug nature! Kids love it. Where else can you go and have butterflies land right on you?
Gateway Park & Fun Center - (303) 442-4fun, 28th Street in North Boulder
Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Arcade, Batting cages and golf practice area..
Boondocks Fun Center - (720) 977-8000, 11425 Community Center Drive in Northglenn
Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf, Batting Cages,Laser Tag, Kiddie Cove
Hiking areas:
View the Longmont City Park Listings - Find all of the parks with their details from Rogers Park on Hover by the fair grounds to Golden Ponds, or even the small neighborhood park nearest you.
View Boulder County's Park System - Find all of the parks located within the Boulder County area. Chataqua Park is in the City of Boulder.
Information about Colorado - quick little overview of the state information.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 13:06 |
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Books
* The 3 Rs Series (K-3rd), An Easy Start in Arithmetic, A Strong Start in Language, A Home Start in Reading, Dr. Ruth Beechick
You Can Teach Your Child Successfully (4-8th), Dr. Ruth Beechick
* For the Children's Sake, Susan Schaeffer Macauley, encouragement to make your child's education the best it can be
* Homeschooling for Excellence, David and Micki Colfax
* How Children Fail, John Holt
How Children Learn, John Holt
Teach Your Own, John Holt
* Should I Teach My Kids At Home?, Kat Kerman
* Better Late Than Early, Raymond Moore
Magazines and Newsletters
* Homeschooling Today, PO Box 1425, Melrose, FL 32666
* Homeschool World, PO Box 1425, Melrose, FL 32666
* The Teaching Home, PO Box 20219, Portland, OR 97294-0219
503 253-9633
* Home Education Magazine
* Holt Associates publishes Growing Without Schooling, 2269 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 864-3100
* CHEC Handbook/Newsletter, Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC)
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Are you looking for a way to help, volunteer or become involved in a local organization? Below are some organizations you may wish to check out and see how you can participate and share your knowledge, time and expertise!
Longmont Senior Services - Offers a variety of programs and services for Longmont's seniors and their families.
Niwot Senior Advisory Council
Contact: Verna Newman, President
Ph: 303-652-2822
RSVP - works with many child serving agencies to help build a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. If you would like to work with newborn infants, 4 to 6 year olds, and their parents, consider becoming a volunteer. Call 303-443-1933 for more information |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 13:28 |
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U.S. Frost chart - DATES GIVEN are normal averages for a light freeze (32 degrees F); local weather and topography may cause considerable variations.
USDA Plant Hardiness - Find your zone on this map. Here is Colorado's Map.
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension - yard and garden.
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Also see: Community / Recreation
This section has information on local organizations for kids, such as, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Soccer, etc.
Boulder County 4H
Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts/Venture Scouts/Explorer Scouts
If you are a male between the ages of 7 and 20, or a female between the ages of 14 and 20 and would like more information about the local scouting program please contact us at 303.447.8511 or http://www.longspeakbsa.org
Girl Scouts of Colorado - Contact local school or church to find a troop.
PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM:
There are many organizations through the school system that our children can get involved with. People should start at their school's web-site to find out more about local school organizations.
St. Vrain Valley School District - You can get to any school using this website |
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(ie. catalogs with great descriptions of curricular options)
* The John Holt Book & Music Store, 2269 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02140
(617) 864-3100
* Home School Supply House, PO Box 7, Fountain Green, UT 84632
1-800-772-3129
* Scholastic Place
* Michael Olaf, PO Box 1162, Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 826-1557, fax (707) 826-2243
* Montessori Services, 836 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-3003, fax (707) 579-1604
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If you or someone you know is having a difficult time and needs some support, Boulder County provides a wealth of agencies and organizations which can provide emotional support options.
Longmont Senior Services - Offers a variety of programs and services for Longmont's seniors and their families.
Boulder County Information - The Community Services Department is made up of six major divisions and other programs, each of which provides services and programs aimed primarily toward low income, youth, elders, disabled and minority citizens of Boulder County.
Boulder Senior Services - The City of Boulder Senior Services offers a growing array of programs and services designed to improve the quality of life for our community's 9,000-plus senior citizens and their families.
The Eldercare Locater - The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the National Association of State Units on Aging. 1-800-677-1116
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 13:10 |
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Other interesting sites (not in any order):
Longmont Mom - Blogging about activities and events in our great city of Longmont
Mom Central - Smart solutions for busy moms.
Moxie-Moms - provides expecting moms and moms a great way to meet others for casual and charitable events, attend fitness classes that welcome little ones, and find discounts at the best local retailers and service providers.
FlyLady.net - Your personal online coach to help you gain control |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 December 2009 14:06 |
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