Kids Calendar

Fall Break Camp at The Studio:  During Fall Break, October 11 – 15, The Studio will be holding camp for K-6th grade students every day 8:30am to 3:30pm.  Join us Monday for sculpting your own paper mache pumpkins, Tuesday for making your own fall wreath, Wednesday for fall pastel drawing, Thursday for fall collaging with natural objects, and Friday for making your own ceramics tiles with fall leaf impressions.  Camp is $40 per day.  Call 349-2799 or email melissa@crestedbuttestudio.com to enroll. 

Stepping Stones is now offering an after school program for K thru 2nd grade:  We will pick children up at the big school at 3:30 and bring them back to Stepping Stones until 5:30.  Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  We will transport children to extra curricular activities as well.  Please call Mark or Jen at 349-5288 for more information.
Half-Day Art Enrichment Program for 4 and 5 year olds:  4 and 5 year old Pre-K and Half-Day Kindergarten students LOVE The Studio Art School’s Little Innovators Program.  Students explore, create, learn, and grow in an environment designed to stimulate creativity and build confidence.  Class focuses on exploration of all types of art mediums, discovery of the creative self, and instilling a can-do attitude through problem solving and perseverance.   In addition to visual art; music, literature, science, and movement are also incorporated.  AM and PM class options.  Call 349-2799 to enroll or visit www.crestedbuttestudio.com for more info.  
Little Red Schoolhouse Offerings:  In addition to enrolling kids aged 6 months-6 years for the school year, Little Red is now offering an After School Camp for children K-3rd grade! Your child can ride the bus after school directly to Little Red for Science, Spanish, Yoga, Art, and Homework Help until 5:15pm. Call Jessica at 349-0996 for more info.
Create with Kelly at The Trailhead Children’s Discovery Museum!  Join Kelly, our resident artist, every Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. for an outstanding, guided art activity.  All ages welcome.  Located in the Outpost Building next to the Adventure Park at the base of the ski area in Mt. CB.  Open Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  www.trailheadkids.org.  970-349-7160.
Enrichment Programs for Kindergartners at The Trailhead Children’s Discovery Museum:  Fall Break Enrichment Camps at The Trailhead: Under the Big Top!  Climb aboard the circus train… discover the acrobat, magician, lion-tamer, clown and performer in you!  2 two-day offerings: Mornings on Monday and Tuesday, October 11-12.  Afternoons on Thursday and Friday, October 14-15.  Contact The Trailhead for more info and to register.  970-349-7160.  ross@trailheadkids.org.  
Ay Mateys!  The Trailhead is now enrolling for the upcoming High Seas Adventure, a 6 week program from November 3 – December 15.  Offering morning and afternoon half-day sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  (No sessions the week of Thanksgiving).  Please contact The Trailhead for pricing, transportation details, and more info.  970-349-7160.  ross@trailheadkids.org.
New New New Storytimes at the Old Rock Library, beginning October 1st!  Mondays AND Fridays at 10:30 for ages 3 and up, and continuing Wednesdays at 11:15 for babies and toddlers. Library storytimes will highlight the 6 early literacy skills recommended by the American Library Association, as well as incorporate titles from the Children’s Book List by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. All this means is that it’s going to be fun!  See you there! Call 349-6535 for more information.”
The Old Rock Library’s FREE After School Science Program for kids in grades 1-5 continues every Wednesday from 3:45-4:45 p.m., with the following upcoming themes:  Sept. 22 Aspens and Leaves.  Sept. 29 Fossils.  Oct. 6 “Habitracks” and Big Cats.  Oct. 20 Winter Survival.  Oct. 27 To be determined, but we’ll be here!  Nov. 3 Snow/Water Cycle.  Nov. 10 Animal Autographs.  Please call Jen at the library at 349-6535 for more information.
After School KIDS PAINT Program!  This fall, The Pottery Place is offering complimentary beverages and snacks to kids who come in after school to paint pottery.  Starting directly after school M-F, kids ages 5 and up are invited to snack, socialize, and get creative painting pottery with artistic guidance from our staff.  Supervision and instruction is provided, and parents need not be present.  There is no additional cost for this program beyond the price of the chosen pottery pieces painted.  Call 349-2799 for more info.

If you would like to include your kids’ event or announcement in the calendar free of charge, please contact Melissa Neuner at melissa@crestedbuttestudio.com by Monday morning at 11am to be included in that Thursday’s edition of the paper.  

Calendar compiled by The Studio Art School and The Pottery Place, offering art and writing classes and workshops for kids and adults.  Located at 502 Belleview in Clark’s Market shopping center.  www.crestedbuttestudio.com