Boulder County Youth Sports

Boulder County kids are active little things, and extensive local sports programs have a lot to do with keeping them that way. In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle, youth sports are a great way for children to meet friends and learn how to be team players.

BOULDER RECREATION CENTERS
303-413-7270 (class information/registration)

Rec centers offer classes in multisport triathlon, rock climbing, golf, volleyball, weight training, dance, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, judo, basketball and yoga, in addition to art, pottery and more. Also available are in-line hockey, football leagues and the Boulder Flyers Gymnastics Team.

BOULDER SOCCER CAMPS
303-443-1618

Professionally-run week-long soccer camps for children 6 and older are held at Pleasant View Soccer Complex, 47th Styreet and Kalmia Avenue. A supportive yet challenging environment helps young players learn basic techniques, increase ball-handling skills, and practice maneuvers during fun competitions. Conducted by Boulder Junior Soccer and Sports Diversified.

KIDS' CLIMBING CLASSES & CAMPS
At the Spot Climbing School, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder; 303-379-8806; www.thespotgym.com

Indoor classes, private coaching, youth groups and indoor & outdoor climbing camps.

KIDS' FENCING CAMPS
1949 33rd St., 303.443.6557, www.ncfencers.org

Northern Colorado Fencers offers week-long, half-day Summer Day Camps for boys and girls 8-14 years. Camps start June 2, including some all-girls sessions. All equipment is provided. Visit the website and download the Summer Camps brochure.

KIDS' FISHING PONDS
On the north side of Boulder Creek just east of 6th Street and adjacent to the Boulder County Justice Center parking lot.

Maintained by the city and stocked by Boulder Fish and Game Club, these ponds are for children aged 12 and under. Young anglers may keep their catch from these ponds.

YMCA of BOULDER VALLEY
Mapleton Center, 2850 Mapleton Ave., 303-442-2778; Arapahoe Center, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, 303-664-5455; www.ymcabv.org

Offers youth leagues including baseball/T-ball, soccer and basketball. Craft activities and youth fitness for preschool and elementary schoolchildren are available at the Arapahoe Center.