Arts on Fire
(Ages 7+) Arts on Fire, with locations in Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock, is a locally (and family!) owned Paint-Your-Own-Pottery and Glass Fusing studio with a large selection of pottery, glass fusing, and mosaics and NO studio fees.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
9358 Dorchester St., #101, Highlands Ranch, CO
Backcountry Wilderness Area
(Ages 3+) Children grow best outside! One of the gems of Douglas County is the Backcountry Wilderness Area, with 8,200 acres of conservation space and experiential, hands-on outdoor activities and environmental education for all ages.
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6005 Ron King Trail, Highlands Ranch, CO
Castle Rock Dance Academy
(Ages 3+) At Castle Rock Dance Academy, best friends are made, etiquette and self-discipline are taught, and students learn skills they can carry with them through life. Students will achieve their personal goals while learning in a positive, non-competitive environment. This is more than a dance studio; it's an extended family!
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140 S. Wilcox St., Suite A, Castle Rock, CO
Code Ninjas Highlands Ranch
(Ages 5+) Code Ninjas teaches kids to write code (computer programming) in a safe and inspiring learning environment. It is a game-based curriculum that teaches valuable computer skills in a way that encourages fun with games such as Scratch®, Minecraft®, Roblox®, JavaScript, and others.
Code Ninjas Lone Tree
(Ages 5+) Code Ninjas teaches kids to write code (computer programming) in a safe and inspiring learning environment. It is a game-based curriculum that teaches valuable computer skills in a way that encourages fun with games such as Scratch®, Minecraft®, Roblox®, JavaScript, and others.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
9068 Forsstrom Dr. #C10, Lone Tree, CO
Colorado Chamber Orchestra
(Grades 4-6) There's no better time to learn an instrument! Learn how in Band and Orchestra Instruction for Elementary Students in Douglas County from Colorado Chamber Orchestra (CCO) Educational Outreach. Classes are held at various elementary schools, and the fabulous Grand Finale Concerts are side-by-side with professionals from the CCO.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dance Exploration
(Ages 18 months-10 years) Dance Exploration is proud to be a non-competitive first introduction to the art of dance. Dancers in our program find a place to dance, learn, and grow through the Dance to Learn® Curriculum.
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Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301 N. Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock, CO
Douglas County Libraries
(Ages 5+) Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery, and connection. We are proud to help you build bright futures for your kids through a variety of engaging programs, such as Slick Science, Bark for Books, Reading Buddies, book clubs, seasonal and school-break camps, and more.
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100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios
(Ages 2.5-17) Stir up tons of fun with amazing cooking experiences at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios!
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2030 E. County Line Rd., Highlands Ranch, CO
HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program
(Ages 3+) The HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program is intended to enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs. Programs are facilitated by qualified staff to provide a quality and compassionate community-based environment for participants ages 3 through adult.
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4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch
Inspire to Learn & Imagine (I2LI)
(Ages 3-14) Inspire to Learn & Imagine (I2LI) offers fun and educational programs for children. We know kids learn best when they are having fun, and our hands-on programs inspire kids to remember what they learn, imagine, and create!CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Music Academy of the Rockies
(All Ages) Come make us your musical home! The Music Academy of the Rockies (formerly Music Together of Castle Rock) offers Music Together classes for ages 0-5, Rhythm Kids classes for ages 4-8, and our fun Guitar Club and Singing Club and flute lessons for ages 8+.
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4807 N. Industrial Way, Castle Rock, CO
Musical Minds Music Studio
(Ages 3+) Discover joy through music at Musical Minds Music Studio! Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Ukulele lessons for all ages. Beginners welcome!
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Private Studio near Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO
Parker Arts/PACE Center
(All Ages) Parker Arts provides enrichment opportunities and access to fine and performing arts, technical theater, culinary arts, science, engineering, media, history, and culture for all ages. Student matinees are provided several times throughout the year to enrich the curriculum and provide live performing arts experiences. Scholarships are available for qualifying families and schools.
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20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO
Parker Parks and Recreation – Kids' Zone
(Ages 18 mos-6 yrs) Kids’ Zone classes and events are designed to enrich your child’s life and grow a healthy self-esteem. Classes encourage motor development, creative expression, or social skills in a non-competitive, nurturing environment.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave., Parker, CO
Parker Parks and Recreation – Therapeutic Recreation
(Ages 3+) Parker Parks and Recreation's Therapeutic Recreation program helps to enhance the quality of life for youth through adults with disabilities through participation in adapted programming. We strive to minimize barriers, increase leisure awareness and opportunities, promote skill-building, celebrate individual success, and improve overall well-being.
Performing Arts Academy (PAA)
(Ages 3+) Performing Arts Academy welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities! Our mission is to provide transformative character-building experiences in K–12 students through the performing arts. Learn, Perform, and Grow with PAA!
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5690 County Line Place, Highlands Ranch, CO
Tunes for Tots with Musical Minds Music Studio
(Ages 0-5) In these high-energy classes, parents and children sing songs, play with instruments, dance, learn about melody and rhythm, interact with other kids, and develop imaginative play. We will be loud and soft, fast and slow, silly and serious, educational and fun!
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Private Studio near Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch, CO
Uncorked Kitchen
(Ages 6-17) Uncorked Kitchen is the perfect extracurricular escape or after-school activity. We offer seven sessions for kids during the academic calendar year, each running for five weeks. At the end of each class, students proudly take their delicious creations home to share with the family (serving a family of three to four).CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
8171 S. Chester St., Suite A, Centennial, CO
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