Colorado Springs KIDS Magazine

K-12

Global Village Academy (Language Immersion K to 8) Give your child the advantage of a second language! Every Global Village student learns a second language in a culturally diverse K-8 Academy. GVA is a tuition-free, charter public school that offers free full-day kindergarten. Core content is learned in English as well as in Spanish, Mandarin or German. Monthly International Days are celebrated along with rich cultural events throughout the year. Regional bus transportation is available. Beginning fall of 2017, the school will be located at 303 Austin Bluffs Parkway. For more information visit www.gvaschools.org or call 719-645-8063 for a tour.

Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Half- day and Full –day Kindergarten through 8th grade. No common core, Love & Logic, Certified Teacher and Educational Assistant in every K-6 classroom. Now enrolling. Apply online today at cscharter.org or in person at 2577 N. Chelton Rd. 80909. Call us at 719-636-2722 with questions or to schedule a tour. www.cscharter.org.

Corpus Christi Catholic School
We are dedicated to every student, providing an exemplary, faith-filled education in the Catholic tradition. We combine that tradition with the very best of today’s technology and resources for a solid experience that develops the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically and socially. Our co-ed school of approximately 250 students from preschool through 8th grade provides exciting and challenging classes led by certified faculty members dedicated to presenting a Classical Curriculum and way of life that allows us to live, love, and learn faithfully. Corpus Christi Catholic School is accredited by AdvancED. 2410 North Cascade Ave. 719-632-6092; www.corpuschristicos.org/school.

School District 11 offers all children unique educational experiences that equip students for success today and in the future. Our dedicated and caring staff offers your child a nurturing environment with experienced teachers and educators unparalleled to other schools and districts. Our innovative programs are resulting in class after class of inventive problem-solvers, skilled collaborators, practiced communicators, and expert users of technology. For more information about District 11, visit our website at www.d11.org.

Mountain Song Community School
MSCS, a public Waldorf charter school, is accepting Intent to Enroll forms for SY17-18. Questions about enrolling in our K-8 program or our Homeschool Enrichment Program can be directed to Sarah White at 719-203-6364 or sarahwhite@mountainsongschool.com. Visit our website at www.mountainsongschool.com or like us on Facebook.

Preschools

CPCD…giving children a head start
If you have a child 5 or younger, you probably know that early education is essential for brain development. But you may not know that CPCD offers free preschool and infant/toddler programs throughout Colorado Springs. We’re accepting applications year-round. Start now and prepare your child for success. www.cpcdheadstart.org (719) 635-1536.

Hope Montessori Academy
Come experience the premiere choice in private kindergarten, preschool, and infant/toddler education. We offer both full and part-time programs, summer camp programs, and before & after school programs with transportation to select schools. Extracurricular activities include foreign language, dance, music, karate, and gymnastics. Our schools are proudly American Montessori Society affiliate schools. Please contact us for further benefits of our Montessori programs. Military discounts available. Best Of The Springs winner 2016!
East Campus: 6353 Stetson Hills Blvd           573-5300
West Campus: 2041 Chuckwagon Road          388-8818
Monument: 18075 Minglewood Trail              488-8723
Falcon: 7312 McLaughlin Road                       886-4900
Visit our website at www.montessorichild.com

Primrose School of Springs Ranch
Our proprietary Balanced Learning® curriculum emphasizes creative, social, emotional, physical, cognitive and character development. Tour today! Experience our commitment to early childhood education excellence. Infants—Private Kindergarten and After School. We’re located at 3805 Tutt Blvd., Colorado Springs, 80922; 719.442.1992; www.PrimroseSpringsRanch.com.

Foreign Language

Colorado Springs Chinese Language School offers language, dance and Tai Chi classes on Sunday. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Learn Chinese, invest your future! Register now for the Fall semester at www.cschineseschool.org or 719-201-7292.

Physical Education

City of Colorado Springs
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is the steward of a diverse park system that enriches the community through healthy, active opportunities that engage and inspire. Get moving with Youth Sports leagues, Ice Skating classes, or programs for preschool, elementary, teens and persons with disabilities. www.coloradosprings.gov. See our ad on page __.

i9 Sports is the leading locally owned youth sports program offering leagues, instructional programs, and camps for boys and girls ages 3-14. We offer today’s most popular sports, such as flag football, lacrosse, t-ball/baseball, cheerleading, soccer and basketball. Most players stop playing when they don’t have fun – we bring that fun back to the field! Most of our programs require only a 1 day per week commitment, leaving your family more time together instead of trying to follow a crazy weekday/weekend schedule. Check us out at www.i9sports.com or call 719-873-4949.

Mermaid Cove Swim School, mermaidcoveswim@gmail.com;
(719) 510-7051. Why waste time and money learning to splash when your child can start swimming in 10 lessons. Children as young as 1 year old love our warm, salt water pool. Mermaid Cove is also a great place for older kids to get a start with one-on-one instruction. For the advanced swimmer, we offer a comprehensive stroke development program. These 30 minute lessons run Tuesday-Sunday. Create-a-group is a great way to get your child and their friends to learn together. You pick the participants and the time and we organize the swimming fun. For baby swimmers we offer private parent-and-me classes. Check out the Mermaid Cove Mermaid Club! One hour of limitless imagination. Swimmers will be provided with a mermaid tail and instruction on mermaiding techniques. Mermaid Cove has been voted the "Most Unique Birthday Party in Colorado Springs". For further information on swimming lessons, birthday parties, or mermaid club, please view our website at www.mermaidcoveswimschool.com or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Mermaid-Cove-Swim-School-215314905253480/.

The 7k International Skating Academy guides all ages from the first steps on the ice to the Olympic experience. Our dedicated and passionate staff are highly qualified and ready to help you become your best both personally and athletically. Drop in for a week or join us for a season and we'll help you reach your goals and ascend above the rest! www.Skate7k.com.

Archery School of the Rockies
If you think your child could improve in the areas of discipline, confidence, strength, control, coordination, patience, relaxation, social skills, teamwork and physical fitness, archery may be right for them. Archery requires immense concentration, focus, endurance and self-control. Archery requires focus: you cannot let yourself become distracted by bad shots, something a friend says or what you are having for dinner. Young archers learn to not get emotional when they make a bad shot, but instead, learn to analyze the shot, learn from it and prepare for the next shot without emotion. Archery encourages self-discipline, which has been found to be the best predictor of a child’s academic performance. The goal of our programs is to provide target and 3-D experiences in an after-school setting using Olympic recurve, compound and traditional archery equipment. We provide a natural progression that helps students grow in a safe nurturing environment while preparing them for what the world may hand them. Archery School of the Rockies is a volunteer based organization that not only trains Olympic Archers but Olympians of life. 1831 N. Circle Dr, (719) 272-4379; www.archeryschooloftherockies.com.

Flipshack goes beyond gymnastics. It's about supercharging your ability to move, elevating your confidence and developing an attitude that never stops growing. At Flipshack, we have fun building smart bodies and strong spirits that can do great things. Discover what we can do for you at www.flipshack.com or by calling 719-578-1006.

U.S. Taekwondo Center
The U.S. Taekwondo Center has been educating children in Colorado Springs since 1986. Our friendly instructors teach so much more than just kicking and punching. Respect, focus, confidence, and self-control are just some of the benefits your child will gain through training. Taekwondo improves young minds and bodies by building confidence through knowledge. Dealing with bullies, developing listening skills, proper respect for adults, and stranger awareness are all cornerstones of our program. There are 5 locations in the Colorado Springs and Monument areas. Call 488-4321 or visit our website at www.FamilyBlackBelt.com.

Soccer Buddies
Outrageously FUN Soccer for Kids! Ages 10 months to 12 years. Your child will have a blast while they build motor skills, soccer skills, physical fitness, agility, and more! Come see how Soccer Buddies takes a unique approach to teaching the game of soccer by contacting us for a FREE TRIAL CLASS! Soccer Buddies classes build confidence in kids! REGISTER TODAY and receive a free t-shirt! Bring a friend to try it too! We have six locations near you - Colorado Springs (central, east and south), Bear Creek, Briargate, and Monument. (719) 330-9642;
www.coloradosoccerbuddies.com, Email us at info@coloradosoccerbuddies.com.

My Gym of Colorado Springs offers a number of different activities appropriate for children 7 months to 10 years. Enhancing physical development and a sense of individual success ; through age appropriate instruction in gymnastics, games, relays and more. In our commitment to educate the whole child we also offer a 3 hour "My Gym Preschool Prep Program" for children 2 years - 5 years focusing on making learning fun and exciting through the familiar and nurturing atmosphere of My Gym. Try a FREE trial class today at www.mygym.com/coloradosprings or by calling us at (719) 528- 5437.

CityROCK offers climbing programs for kids ages 2 and up. Our curriculum introduces kids of all levels to the exciting and challenging world of climbing through games, circuits, and balance and agility exercises in an enjoyable and engaging environment. In addition to basic motor skills involved with climbing, our programs help children develop confidence, teamwork, communication, and the ability to solve problems. We offer free trials for all our classes – please call at least 24 hours ahead to make sure the class is available. 21 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, 80903; 719-634-9099; www.climbcityrock.com.

Music & the Arts

Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT) &
Academy of Community Theatre (ACT II)
Throughout the year, ACT offers a variety of wholesome, family-honoring classes and camps for students from 4-years-old through High School, including Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Voice, and more! Registration for the fall semester classes will open in early July. This season, ACT II’s main stage productions include The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (Fall 2017) and Seussical Jr. (Spring 2018). For more information on semester classes, or auditions for our main stage productions, visit www.ACTcolorado.net or call (719) 282-9101.

DanceArt Academy Studios
The DanceArt Academy Studios, established in 2011, was created to provide students the opportunity to explore the performing arts in an encouraging and professional atmosphere. Each day, students experience technical training, artistic development and character building. Staff and faculty members serve as mentors, and students thrive in the joyful, yet thorough and professional classes that are provided. Students, staff and faculty have received honors and awards within the national dance circles, as well as the community in which they live and serve. Now with two locations: Fountain, Colorado and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Classes are available for all ages 2.5 - 99, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, acting for dancers, and classes for those with special abilities - extensive outreach in the community, including the Goodwill Possibilities program, CASA, and multiple school districts.. www.danceartacad.com ; danceartacad@gmail.com; 719-487-9271

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center – Whatever your artistic interest and whatever your age or skill level, we have classes to drive your passions at the Fine Arts Center. Our summer workshops, arts-intensive camps, and performance-oriented theatre school sessions are tailored toward kids of all ages. Experienced artists and art instructors, large studios and limited class size create a motivational and supportive environment to explore and develop your talents. We use the creative arts to craft experiences deeper than any traditional summer camp. For more information on theatre camps and art classes, call 634-5583, www.csfineartscenter.org.

Music & Arts will work with students to help prepare them for all kinds of performances, from open mic nights hosted in our stores to formal recitals and all-state competitions. As the nation’s largest lesson provider, we pride ourselves in being your music education experts. For more info please check out our local store page (https://stores.musicarts.com/colorado-springs).

Kids' Music Playground has been developing the young musician since 2000! Beginning kids ages 4-7, the course includes keyboard,
note-reading, rhythm, ear-training, ensembles, composition, singing, guitar and recorder. At KMP we develop confidence, skill and a great foundation for a lifetime of music. music! Email kidsmusicplayground@gmail.com or call 719-433-8288.

Dance Unlimited
We feature Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Contemporary, Acro-tumbling, Musical Theater, and Pre-school combo classes. Our Fall Session begins August 14, 2017. Check out our website www.danceu.com. Register on line or in person. 7850 North Academy Blvd. Conveniently located just across from Chapel Hills Mall. 719-528-5715.