By Jana Carson, GRANDcares Site Coordinator, Larimer County
The GRANDcares Project is working to update and
increase the amount of resources that we have to offer grandparents raising
grandchildren. During this process, we
at the Larimer County office have discovered a few great resources for grandparents
to utilize, especially over the summer when grandchildren are out of school. Some of the following programs are ongoing
while others are specific events. Some
of the programs geared towards grandfamilies while others are open to children
from all family situations. We hope that
this list will be helpful for grandfamilies, providing fun for grandchildren
and respite for grandparents. Feel free to
contact us if you have any questions!
Fundango
through Kids at Heart
This program provides low-cost respite care for foster, kinship, and adoptive families. They host regular three-hour events where children can go play games, make crafts, and have fun. They also provide a camp once a year. For more information, go to their website at www.kidsatheartfundango.org
This program provides low-cost respite care for foster, kinship, and adoptive families. They host regular three-hour events where children can go play games, make crafts, and have fun. They also provide a camp once a year. For more information, go to their website at www.kidsatheartfundango.org
Nature
Rides with the Growing Project and Kids at Heart
Three free events for children 7-13 years old. Children bike along the Poudre River and learn about the natural areas in Fort Collins. (Particiants can bring their own bike or use one of the bikes provided.)You can register here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949aba82fa2ff2-nature
Three free events for children 7-13 years old. Children bike along the Poudre River and learn about the natural areas in Fort Collins. (Particiants can bring their own bike or use one of the bikes provided.)You can register here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949aba82fa2ff2-nature
Colorado
Respite Coalition
This organization provides vouchers for families (including grandfamilies) to use for respite services. Currently in Larimer County, the voucher is accepted at Respite Inc. which provides respite for grandchildren with disabilities. Go here to fill out an application: http://coloradorespitecoalition.org/resources/family/respite-vouchers.php
This organization provides vouchers for families (including grandfamilies) to use for respite services. Currently in Larimer County, the voucher is accepted at Respite Inc. which provides respite for grandchildren with disabilities. Go here to fill out an application: http://coloradorespitecoalition.org/resources/family/respite-vouchers.php
Laramie
River Valley Rendezvous
This organization offers a free, week-long camp for at-risk youth ages 13 – 16 years old. During the week, youth participate in hiking, biking, horseback riding, and white water rafting. Afterwards, the youth participate in a 10-week mentoring program which emphasized community involvement through service, academic achievement, and life skills training. The camp takes place from July 10 – 15, so head to the website ASAP to sign up: www.LRVR.org
This organization offers a free, week-long camp for at-risk youth ages 13 – 16 years old. During the week, youth participate in hiking, biking, horseback riding, and white water rafting. Afterwards, the youth participate in a 10-week mentoring program which emphasized community involvement through service, academic achievement, and life skills training. The camp takes place from July 10 – 15, so head to the website ASAP to sign up: www.LRVR.org
Salvation
Army Wilderness Camp
This is a free camp for anyone ages 13 to 15. The camp runs from July 24 – 29 and still has openings. If you are interested, email Lilia at lilia.fernandes@usw.salvationarmy.org with the name and age of your grandchild and a number to reach you.
This is a free camp for anyone ages 13 to 15. The camp runs from July 24 – 29 and still has openings. If you are interested, email Lilia at lilia.fernandes@usw.salvationarmy.org with the name and age of your grandchild and a number to reach you.
Little
People's Landing (locations in Loveland and Fort Collins)
They provide fun, themed Parent's Night Out events on different Saturdays during the month from 5:00pm to Midnight. Grandparents must register their grandchildren ahead of time. Contact Jana at jana.carson@colostate.edu for a coupon to try this resource for free. Go to the website for more information: https://kidslovelpl.com/pno.html
They provide fun, themed Parent's Night Out events on different Saturdays during the month from 5:00pm to Midnight. Grandparents must register their grandchildren ahead of time. Contact Jana at jana.carson@colostate.edu for a coupon to try this resource for free. Go to the website for more information: https://kidslovelpl.com/pno.html
BASE
Camp
This organization provides full or part day childcare over the summer and during the school year. They offer reduced fees and scholarships, and you only pay for the days you use. Go to http://www.mybasecampkids.org/ for more information.
This organization provides full or part day childcare over the summer and during the school year. They offer reduced fees and scholarships, and you only pay for the days you use. Go to http://www.mybasecampkids.org/ for more information.
KidsTown
This center provides drop-in child care for $7 - $10/hour. Contact Jana (jana.carson@colostate.edu) for a coupon good for one free hour.
This center provides drop-in child care for $7 - $10/hour. Contact Jana (jana.carson@colostate.edu) for a coupon good for one free hour.
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