City & County of Broomfield

	Recreation Services 303-464-5500
	Kid Stuff
	Broomfield Community Center (BCC)
	280 Lamar Street 303-464-5500
	Dawn Stipe 303.464.5541

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Night of the Stars Youth Talent Show Audition
So you think you got what it takes to wow a crowd? If so, audition for the 7th annual Night of the Stars Talent Competition for kids. There will be a dress rehearsal on March 8 from 6-8 p.m. and the local show on March 12 at 6 p.m. at The Erie Community Center (450 Powers St., Erie, CO). First place winners will move on to compete at the finale on May 1 at The Northglenn Community Center. This competition cannot accept band entries. Please go over the rules sheet and turn in your participant information sheet found at www.BroomfieldRecreation.com when registering.
Ages: Kindergarten-12th grade

Talent Show Rule Sheet

Congratulations to the 2010 Broomfield Stars! Please come cheer on our talent on March 12th at The Broomfield Auditorium at 6 p.m.

Star Names	Category	Age Group
Joceyln B. & Samantha C.	Voice	5-8th
Meghan C	Variety	9-12th
Michael C	Variety	K-4th
Haley D	Voice	5-8th
Sofie F & Sophie K	Voice	5-8th
Natalie H	Dance	K-4th
Victoria R	Voice	K-4th
Murray R	Voice	K-4th
LJ S	Variety	K-4th
Brianna W & Natali C	Voice	5-8th
Carly L	Variety	5-8th
Andrew N	Voice	5-8th
Neveah K	Dance	K-4th

Winter Break Camp

Spend Winter Break with adventurous field trips with your friends! From Casa Bonita to bowling, our campers are busy every day. Exact trips will be posted at The Community Center and Paul Derda Recreation Center by November 10. Register early, space is limited! Location: BCC. For ages 6–12 years.

School's Out

What is better than having a day off from school? Having something to do! You’ll be able to hang out with all your friends all day filled with activities and field trips. Activities may include sports, games, arts and crafts, and swimming. Field trips are tentative.

NEW! Magic Workshop
Professional Magician and Entertainer Connie Elstun has created a special hands-on learning experience for upper elementary and middle school students. Join us as we meet exciting spooks and spirits, explore fantastic science magic, create mind blowing math and logical thinking concepts and delight in learning how to put sharp objects through balloons without popping them. Not to mention students who are not faint of heart will be taught to lie atop sharp swords while being photographed. Payable by CHECK to Connie Elstun. Age: 8 and over

35720

$125

Tuesday

5 - 6 p.m.

January 26 - March 2

BCC

NEW! “Comedy Improv” Enrichment
Professional magician, comedian, author and actress Connie Elstun teaches creative young people how to be funny on stage while improvising. In this beginner class students will inspire to create hilarious skits, scenes and briefs by using fast creative thinking skills. Students will participate in fun theatre games and they will have an opportunity to work with minimal costuming and props. This comedic endeavor will delight the audience while promoting stage speaking skills. At the end of this 6 week course students will put on a hilarious show for an invited audience. Payable by CHECK to Connie Elstun.
Age: 8 and over

35721

$125

Tuesday

4 - 5 p.m.

January 26 - March 2

BCC

Spring Break Out
Spend Spring Break with a week of adventurous field trips with your friends! Spring Break Out takes advantages of Spring Break by taking field trips everyday of the week. Stay busy from beginning to end. *Trips are tentative, weather permitting & subject to change. Register early, space is limited!

BackStory Theatre Academy
Payable by check to Anna Wilcox. If you have any questions about BackStory Theatre Academy or any of these classes, please contact Anna directly at 303-460-7777. Now’s the time! Step into the spotlight!

Intro to Acting!
In this introductory acting class, students will learn fundamental acting techniques focusing on movement, scene work, and improvisation. They will also explore exercises in character development.
Age: K-2nd grade

35717

$81

Monday

4 - 5:30 p.m.

April 5 - May 10

BCC

Age: 8-12 years

35716

$81

Thursday

4 - 5:30 p.m.

April 1 - May 6

BCC

Improvisational Acting!
Creating a character comes from exploring various ways to portray body movement, voices, emotions, and sense memory. Improvising these things is the key for every actor to become a living, believable character. This class will help young actors to think beyond just the words on the page. Students will work on developing fundamental acting skills through a variety of acting exercises and individual and group scene work. Age: 8-12 years

35131

$81

Wednesday

4 - 5:30 p.m.

April 7 - May 12

BCC

Youth Pottery

Make dishes you can eat out of, hand made projects, and useful objects to decorate or give as gifts. Price includes clay. Age 6 - 12 years.

35578

$52/$58

Friday

4 - 5:30 p.m.

February 19 - March 26

BCC

Youth TaeKwon Do This class is open to all students, white through black belt for students under 12 years old, and any level, white through black belt. It is specifically oriented for the younger crowd and is less strenuous. This class develops TaeKwon Do techniques in a manner and pace suitable for kids. For additional information refer to www.trinitytkd.com. Payable by CHECK only to Trinity TaeKwon Do. For ages 6-12 years. Location: BCC.

Jump Bunch Jump Bunch introduces sports and fitness to your child in a hands-on setting. The program utilizes a different sport or activity each class. Jump Bunch builds coordination and interest in sports in a safe, non competitive environment. It also fosters a positive attitude so that children are eager to try new activities. Jump Bunch offers a great opportunity to instill a life-long interest in fitness and exercise. For kids ages 18 months to 8 years. Click here to register online!

Tech Activities

(You must register for Tech Activities classes at our facilities: Payable by CHECK only to CTCE #209.) Access class listings, descriptions, or contact Computer Explorers with questions via www.computerexplorers.com/209.

Tech Activities Intro to Robotics- Roamer & more
Meet Roamer - a child-friendly robot just waiting to follow your child’s commands! Even our youngest students will be able to program this robot to dance, turn, draw, measure, do math, help tell stories & play music as they are introduced to ro botics & programming in an entertaining way.
Age: 3 - 6 years

35421

$52/$58

Tuesday

1 - 2 p.m.

March 2 - 30*

BCC

*No class March 23

Tech Activities Intro to Engineering
Explore simple machines using larger LEGO Duplo pieces, which are easier to manipulate for small hands. Projects include: Seesaw, Stamper (with multiple complex levers), Car & Launcher, Cab & Trailer, Crane and Fan (using a belt drive system). We’ll also play some fun games. Concepts include learning about levers (fulcrum, load, effort), wheels and axles (transporting heavy loads with less effort), pulleys (reducing friction; adding speed and strength) and gears (what, why and how).
Age: 3 - 6 years

35543

$52/$58

Tuesday

1 - 2 p.m.

April 6 - 27

BCC

Tech Activities Intro to Engineering 2
Explore more simple machines using larger LEGO Duplo pieces, which are easier to manipulate for small hands. Projects include a Merry-go-Round, Food Mixer, Winch, Turnstile, Car with Crane and a Measuring Wheel. Concepts include learning how gears change the speed and direction of your machine, including rounding a corner and how to use worm and spur gears together to adjust the output speed. Extra challenges may include a Wind Speed Tester, a Computer Carrier, an Entertainment Machine, a Carnival Ride, and/or a Mixing Machine.
Age: 3 - 6 years

35424

$52/$58

Tuesday

1 - 2 p.m.

May 4 - 25

BCC

Tech Activities Kindergarten Advantage!
The COMPUTER EXPLORERS Kindergarten Advantage! Program prepares students for academic success using curriculum that builds the framework for learning application skills. Kindergarten Advantage! Strengthens technology skills during the Kindergarten transition year and builds an eagerness to approach the next school year. Children build a multi-media computer PowerPoint production by end of class including basic computer usage, graphics, keyboarding, multimedia, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Age: 5 - 6 years

35425	$104/$110	Tuesday	2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	January 5 - February 23	BCC
35426	$104/$110	Tuesday	2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	March 2 - April 27*	BCC

*No class March 23

Tech Activities Video Game Animation
Dive into the world of video game animation by creating characters that dance, sing and interact with one another. Add sound effects and music clips to create a dynamic video animation game using Scratch, the innovative programming language created just for kids by the MIT Media Lab. You can post your game online so that your friends, your parents, even your grandmother can play your video game! Creativity rules in this fun version of video game design!
Age: 7 - 12 years

35427

$75/$81

Tuesday

3:30 - 5 p.m.

January 5 - 26

BCC

Tech Activities Spybots Secret Agent Camp
The innovative LEGO© Spybotics software will be used with programmable robots. Kids will become secret agents with the Mindstorms Spybots using CD-Rom software, programmable remote controller, complete daring missions and become the ultimate secret agent team!
Age: 7 - 9 years

35428

$75/$81

Tuesday

3:30 - 5 p.m.

February 2 - 23

BCC

Intro to Robotics I:
Be an inventor! Light and sound sensors, pulleys, wheels, levers and gears are all at your command! Design a machine and program it to move using Pico Cricket®. Classes include a whirlwind of merry-go-rounds, speeding cars, and snapping dragons! This course prepares students for more advanced programming and LEGO® robotics.
Age: 7 - 12 years

35429

$75/$81

Tuesday

3:30 - 5 p.m.

March 2 - 30*

BCC

*No Class on March 23

Junior Engineering Using LEGO®
Explore basic engineering concepts such while building simple machines from LEGO® Dacta kits. A different kit is used for each lesson, developing the concepts of structures and forces, levers, wheels and axles, gears and pulleys through construction of Lego® plans. Kids work in teams of 2 as they exercise their understanding with creative challenges to solve. Projects include exploration of lever classes, a rotating sign, cars, even a dinosaur and amusement park ride!
Age: 7 - 12 years

35430

$75/$81

Tuesday

3:30 - 5 p.m.

April 6 - 27

BCC

Tech Activities Junior Robotics - Discovery
Build a bug bot, a hoop bot, a dart launcher and an intruder detector. Learn to combine motion mechanics with sensors and “on-board” programming. Teach your robot to use light and touch sensors to respond to its environment. All programming performed on a LEGO® computer brick; no computers required!
Age: 7 - 12 years

35431

$75/$81

Tuesday

3:30 - 5 p.m.

May 4 - 25

BCC

Young Rembrandts

(You must register for Young Rembrant classes at one of our facilities: Payable by CHECK only to Young Rembrandts.)

For more information go to http://www.youngrembrandts.com.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class
This delightful program combines Young Rembrandts’ innovative, step-by-step drawing method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. This session, we start by practicing expressions and place different expressions on members of a family. Later we draw a collection of robots in different scenes and one of our sequence drawings focuses on tossing a snowball. All materials are provided.
Age: 6-12 years

35166

$84

Tuesday

5-6 p.m.

March 9 - April 27*

BCC

*No Class on March 23

Young Rembrandts Jr. Teddy Bear Camp
Teddy bears galore! Join the craze for personalized teddy bears by drawing your favorite bear in a variety of outfits. Enjoy three fun filled days full of drawing an assortment of bears in a wardrobe of costume choices and settings. Learn fur techniques, different clothing styles and the fun of accessorizing! All materials are included.
Age: 5-7 years

35167

$45

Monday - Wednesday

9 - 10:30 a.m.

March 22 - 24

BCC

Young Rembrandts Pastel Drawing Camp More Magnificent Masters
Our Pastel Art Camp will focus on 3 different artists. We will create an original pastel drawing re placating a famous artist’s masterpiece. We will draw a colorful goldfish bowl as Henri Matisse did in his “Goldfish” painting. On Day 2 we will recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night” complete with swirls throughout the sky. On our final day we will create powerful still life full of robust color as Paul Cezanne did often in his paintings. Each day will challenge us with the pastel media. But in the end we will be masters ourselves. Each day we will create 1 large drawing in pastel chalks. The results will be truly frameable! No experience necessary. Wear an old t-shirt or art smock. All materials are included.
Age: 6-12 years

35168

$50

Monday - Wednesday

10:45 - 12:15 p.m.

March 22 - 24

BCC

Abrakadoodle!

Payable by CHECK only to Abrakadoodle. You may also register at www.abrakadoodle.com

Abrakadoodle Color, Color, Everywhere
Have fun with color mixing and marbleizing in the style of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. We’ll dance through time with Degas’ ballerinas and let our imaginations fly with Malaysian moon kites! We’ll even get an extra dose of happiness by exploring the upbeat, colorful artwork of Alma Thomas. Each class introduces a new artist or technique and each child leaves class with a framed piece of art. A supply fee of $10 is due on the first day of class.

Age: 18 months - 3 years
35157	$55	Monday	2 - 2:45 p.m.	March 1 - 29	BCC
Age: 3.5 years-6 years
35158	$55	Monday	3 - 3:45 p.m.	March 1 - 29	BCC
Age: 7-12 years
35159	$55	Monday	4 - 5 p.m.	March 1 - 29	BCC

Abrakadoodle Spring Break - ZooDoodle Safari
Lions and tigers and snakes, oh my! Create jungle cats, monkeys, elephants and more when you go on this adventure. We’ll make safari art with paints, modeling materials and wild animal print papers. We’ll create pictures of your adventure so you don’t forget about the fun games, sing-alongs, and the animal stories that you learned. A supply fee of $20 is due on the first day of class.

Age: 3.5 years-6 years
35150	$185	Monday - Friday	9 a.m. 12 p.m.	March 22 - 26	BCC
Age: 7-12 years
35151	$185	Monday - Friday	9 a.m. 12 p.m.	March 22 - 26	BCC

Abrakadoodle Spring Break Camp - Art Camp Rocks
Art Rocks combines fun music and energetic art for a wildly creative adventure. Make musical instruments, learn about rhythm and create some music of their own! They’ll design a poster promoting a concert, as well as a unique label for a new CD. These rock artists will design mystifying paintings to music and try their hand at melodic action painting. A supply fee of $20 is due on the first day of class.

Age: 3.5 years-6 years
35152	$185	Monday - Friday	1 - 4 p.m.	March 22 - 26	BCC
Age: 7-12 years
35153	$185	Monday - Friday	1 - 4 p.m.	March 22 - 26	BCC

Abrakadoodle Spring Break Campers Who Lunch
Campers who enroll in both Spring Break camps will have an hour in between camps to eat lunch and do an extra special art project with their Abrakadoodle camp leader.
Age: 3.5 -12 years

35154

$15

Monday - Friday

12 - 1 p.m.

March 22 - 26

BCC

Abrakadoodle Kids on Canvas Perfectly Wonderful Painters 2
We will continue to focus each new lesson on painting techniques using safe non-toxic acrylic paints and canvas paper, canvas board and stretched canvas. Painters explore this dynamic medium while learning about styles and techniques of outstanding artists. This class may be taken without having enrolled in Perfectly Wonderful Painters 1. A supply fee of $20 is due on the first day of class.
Age: 7-14 years

35155

$70

Tuesday

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

March 30 - May 4

BCC

Abrakadoodle Wet and Stick
Let’s have fun with colorful art tapes creating distinctive artwork, including Navajo rugs, Haida masks and a playful geometric abstract focusing on the design techniques of Robert Delaunay. Stencils, colored papers and paints will also be used to design original funky animals like the artwork of Sophie Harding and simple figures inspired by the work of Charlotte Derain. Each class introduces a new artist or technique and each child leaves class with a framed piece of art A supply fee of $10 is due on the first day of class.

Age: 18 months - 3 years
35160	$55	Saturday	9 - 9:45 a.m.	April 3 - May 1	BCC
Age: 3.5 years-6 years
35161	$55	Saturday	10 - 10:45 a.m.	April 3 - May 1	BCC
Age: 7-12 years
35162	$55	Saturday	1 - 2 p.m.	April 3 - May 1	BCC

Abrakadoodle Digital Doodles
This highly specialized art program introduces children to digital imaging. Students use a digital camera to learn about photo illustrating. They may photograph their creations or use their photos in a unique photo illustration. Students will gain inspiration and be guided by such master photographers as Ansel Adams, William Wegman, Dali and Chagall. A supply fee of $20 is due on the first day of class.
Age: 7-14 years

35156

$70

Saturday

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

April 3 - May 8

BCC