Cottonwood Center for the Arts is a nonprofit arts complex located in downtown Colorado Springs. Run out of a refurbished office building, Cottonwood holds gallery spaces, artist studios, and classrooms. Our diverse programming includes monthly First Friday events, popular wheel-throwing pottery classes, and calls for entry that allow artists from throughout the region to display their pieces in juried shows.
Make memories with little ones
We’d love to welcome you to our shabby chic tearoom and bouTeaque. We are open Tuesdays through Saturdays 9am-5pm. You can pop by for a cuppa and a scone or book ahead for our Afternoon (“High”) Tea offered Wednesdays through Saturdays.
In our bouTeaque we carry a variety of unique and locally made products. We also host a range of arts, crafts, culinary, and tea classes.
On Wednesdays during June and July join us for the Summer ActiviTea Club where we offer fun activiTeas for the kiddos while you get to enjoy a Cream Tea!
Discover more about and sign up for our events at Festiviteallc.com. Cheers
Woodmen Hills Metro District, Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of recreational programming and facilities. At the heart of our District are two recreation facilities, The Recreation Center East, and Community Center West. The RCE amenities include an indoor 6-lane lap pool, a warm water play pool, an indoor basketball court, cardio equipment, and a weight room. Our CCW location has a 24-hour access weight room with cardio equipment, rental spaces for events, an outdoor playground, outdoor sand volleyball, pavilion rental, and an outdoor seasonal pool.
For our outdoor enthusiasts, the district has 8 miles of trails, 4 playgrounds, pickleball courts, 18-hole disc golf, an artificial turf field, multiple basketball courts, and a BMX park.
The Southern Colorado Doula Collective is providing resources and community to Southern Colorado families. We are providing support, guidance and personalized services in order to make the journey into motherhood as positive as possible. This isn’t just our profession, but our true passion – so you can rest assured that you’ll be in the best of hands.
We are a locally owned and operated intimate magic theater. We currently offer two unique shows, a Family Matinee and an Evening Show.
Our Family Matinee consists of an hour show with fun interactive magic for the whole family. This show is recommended for ages 3 and up.
Our Evening Show consists of a two hour show with a 10-15 min. intermission included. This show is recommended for ages 12 and up.
We also offer private part options: Birthday parties for all ages, Family reunions, Cooperate events, Team building, Holiday Parties, etc.
Madame Barbara with Springs French Music Lingua teaches French to kids 0-8+ using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling. Don’t miss out on this exciting program that introduces young children to learning languages when they are most capable of language acquisition.
Savvy Keys is a small music studio located in central Colorado Springs offering private piano and cello lessons at $15 per half hour, as well as a group music class for kids ages 3-5 at $10 per half hour class. Savvy Keys strives to be flexible and work around the clients’ schedules, to work with each student as an individual and adjust her teaching accordingly, while trying to develop in the students a love for, and enjoyment of music, rather than just the ability to make it. Parents can expect their kids to to be introduced to reading music, rhythm, interpreting and expressing the music, ear training, finger exercises, and theory. For more info, check out the Savvy Keys Facebook site above, or send her a message with any questions.
CityROCK offers fun for the entire family and is a climbing and fitness centered designed with families in mind. At CityROCK, you can climb our walls, have a birthday party, or participate in weekly classes. Children ages 2 to 6 will love the Aerie, our unique, imaginative playspace where they can explore verticality. Children 6 and up will love our summer climbing camps that will teach problem solving as well as climbing skills and techniques. Parents will love climbing with their kids, or taking a class, attending yoga, or enjoying healthy delicious food in our family friendly restaurant while your children climb with us. Come see all that we have to offer and have a family adventure with us!
French Classes for Kids in Colorado Springs!
Springs French teaches French to kids using the Music Lingua curriculum. This unique method teaches foreign languages to young children when they are most capable of learning a second language through the use of music, movements, drama, storytelling and art.
Classes are ongoing – sign up for a parent-child class today!
At British Swim School of North Colorado Springs and Douglas County, we don’t just teach swim lessons. We teach water survival skills. Our curriculum-based program begins with the foundation of water survival first, followed by learn-to-swim programs. And while our students recognize that swimming is a lifelong, lifesaving skill, we also make learning exciting through a structured program of songs, games and fun!
Our mission is to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. We aim to instill within our students a love and respect for water, and to foster abilities that can translate into lifelong enjoyment. Whether you’re looking for swimming classes for babies, toddlers, kids, or adults, British Swim School of North Colorado Springs and Douglas County offers a variety of swim lessons for all ages and skill levels. Be it water acclimation for your Tadpole or growing independence and survival skills as a Minnow, there’s a program for everyone. Learn more about all of our swim programs and levels from infant through to adult classes.
Have questions? Contact us today by email or phone!
Each week in Music Together classrooms around the world, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids—and the grownups who love them®—gather to make music as a community. Our early childhood music classes give families with children from birth through age 8 the chance to get in touch with their inner musicians and connect with other families.
We’re on a mission to make the world a better place by making it more musical™. And you can be part of it by joining one of our music classes in your neighborhood!
Code Galaxy offers the most comprehensive online summer camps Colorado Springs students can enroll in. All classes are taught live by qualified teachers at a time that works for you. We offer programming skills for elementary and middle-schoolers through thrilling and interactive projects. At our camps, students take ownership of what they are learning as they dive deep into the world of computer science with courses on game development, design, web development, Python programming, and other STEM-related programs.
Enroll today or sign-up for a free trial and learn why Code Galaxy is the coding school Colorado Springs families love the most!
Here at Dragonfly Aerial Company, students will learn how to FLY on Fabric, Hoop, Net, Sling and invented apparatus! As well, they’ll learn the foundations of Acro, Ballet and Theater!
We love to share our passion for aerial arts at Dragonfly. There is a place for everyone here! With decades of experience in the industry, we have a heart for beginners, yet we also have students who are now traveling the world performing professionally or have gone on to open their own studios. Whether you or your kids are looking for a fun and unique path to fitness or have aspirations of joining Cirque du Soleil, you’ve come to the right place. Our space is a 24/7 devoted aerial training space with a trussing system equipped with the latest in Aerial Safety Lower Out Systems. Come FLY with us!
Space Foundation Home Study Program
This school year will have a different meaning to the word “Homeschool.” We at Space Foundation Discovery Center will spend this year considering EVERY student a “Home Study” student, whether in school, attending virtually or enrolled in a formal homeschooling program. Space Foundation Discovery Center’s Home Study Program will focus on how we will be assisting parents and families to educate their K-12 students in Science Standards through Space as a lens for the 3 Sciences: Earth & Space, Physical, and Life Sciences.
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STEM Education Virtual Field Trips
Space Foundation supports K through 12 students with standards-based curriculum that uses space principles to integrate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) into all content areas. Programs are delivered virtually to student by our team of accredited educators.
Space Foundation Discovery Center takes advantage of extraordinary teaching tools to deliver our virtual programs, including Science On a Sphere® and our programmable robots used in a simulated Martian environment.
The classes we offer are available to individual classroom teachers; school districts and other educational institutions, including public and private schools, colleges and universities offering education curriculum; and homeschool organizations.
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Sign ‘n Grow offers Baby Sign Language classes for parents & babies in an exciting, interactive learning environment! Our singalong, mommy-and-me style classes help you foster your child’s language development, ease frustration, and promote bonding through early communication.
Classes are in small groups and are offered both online and in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs classes are held at a residence in 80923 (exact address is emailed upon signup).
Please send Mary an email if you have any questions at [email protected]. You can also follow on Instagram @signngrow, where we post free tips, videos, and info about language development and baby signs. Happy Signing!
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.
Every week a TOT instructor will teach your child athletics, academics, and agility. The classes are focused around improving your child’s physical and mental growth through movement and music. TOT uses the perfect mixture of physical movement, hand-eye coordination, and brain use to maximize the growth of your preschooler.
In addition to weekly classes, TOT Superstar will have the opportunity to perform twice during the school year. Once at a halftime performance of a local basketball game and at the end of the year celebration called “Shine Time Exhibit.” You will be amazed at all your child will learn in our TOT program.
To find out more information, visit http://www.teamsoftomorrow.com.
TOT Weekly Preschool Classes
Weekly classes are the core of our Preschool Program!
Every week a TOT instructor will teach your child athletics, academics, and agility. The classes are focused around improving your child’s physical and mental growth through movement and music. TOT uses the perfect mixture of physical movement, hand-eye coordination, and brain use to maximize the growth of your preschooler.
Each TOT Superstar will have the opportunity to perform twice during the year.
First at a TOT Halftime Performance. Your child will get the opportunity to perform at mid-court showing off all their new TOT ball handling and dribbling skills! We are not sure who gets a bigger kick out of this event… the kids or the parents! It is a blast watching your child on the court!
We end the year with our TOT Preschool Program Grand Finale, our Shine Time Exhibit.
We want you to know exactly what your child has learned over the past 9 months. You will get to see first hand how TOT has improved your child’s confidence and coordination. The results will blow you away!
Register your child for an amazing TOT Season. Visit http://www.teamsoftomorrow.com
Once inside Seven Falls, you’ll be enveloped by cliffs and delighted by the cascade of water. The falls tumble 181 feet down the head of this box canyon, dancing from granite face to granite face in seven distinct leaps.
Every week a TOT instructor will teach your child athletics, academics, and agility. The classes are focused around improving your child’s physical and mental growth through movement and music. TOT uses the perfect mixture of physical movement, hand-eye coordination, and brain use to maximize the growth of your preschooler.
In addition to weekly classes, TOT Superstar will have the opportunity to perform twice during the school year. Once at a halftime performance of a local basketball game and at the end of the year celebration called “Shine Time Exhibit.” You will be amazed at all your child will learn in our TOT program.
To find out more information, visit http://www.teamsoftomorrow.com.
This is a child-led environment designed intentionally to help children learn scientific and artistic concepts, problem solving, and build relationships.
Simple, easy, and amazing Birthday Parties, is what we do BEST! Our party packages will allow you to sit back and relax and enjoy all the smiles from your child as they play, swing, and jump with their friends.
1st and 3rd Wednesday at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Gather Food Studio was created to be an inclusive food community based on learning, sharing and doing. We offer cooking classes to suit any need; whether you’re looking for laughter or classic techniques, we have a class for you! We also love offering other services based around food – kids cooking class parties, recipe development, “fix-a-recipe”, food styling, private dinner parties, knife sharpening and more.
At Flipshack, we have fun building smart bodies and strong spirits that can do great things.
1st and 3rd Thursdays starting September 7th at 9:15 AM-11:15 AM
The Little Dipper Pool is located in the Skyway neighborhood in the southwest part of Colorado Springs and is available to members and their guests. In addition to the pool, which includes a diving board and baby pool, there is a sand volleyball court, a horse shoe pit, and a sandbox for kids to play in. Each month, the Little Dipper hosts a Kid’s Night and a Sunday Funday as well as other fun events throughout the summer. We also offer parties during business hours and private parties after hours. The pool is a laid back, fun place to hang out for all ages!!
As a full service family photographer in Colorado Springs, Taryn Kimberly Photography strives to provide a sense of permanence to families through lifestyle photography. I will be your partner through every step of the process; from session planning to ordering the perfect prints and storybooks that you are eager to share with generations to come. I specialize in the following: adoption photography, family photography, lifestyle photography, newborn photography, maternity photography, and engagement photography.
At Front Range, we aim to be the best Southern BBQ Colorado Springs has to offer. We’re passionate about every item on our menu, from our home-cooked, Southern Style BBQ and Cajun Dishes to our all-natural Beef Burgers.
Empowering women to birth and raise children from a place of confidence rather than fear.
We do things differently at The Circle. We believe in you and your famlies’ ability to birth your baby. We know that the support you receive as you adjust to your growing family can be imperative to a successful transition. That is why we have created a solid system of support through every step of your journey. No matter what comes up in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum, The Circle has you covered.
“For 60 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served our world-famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages – offering an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. Come visit our IHOP restaurant near Colorado Springs, CO!”
Erica Tipton, owner of Puddles & Pearls Photography is an amazing photographer in the Colorado Springs area. She specializes in newborn photography as well as milestone, maternity, children portrait, and many more. She has a unique eye that perfectly captures amazing moments in your children’s life at every stage, giving you long-lasting memories that are there for years and years to come.
Real Spanish Tapas.
Skyline Nails & Spa is a local family-owned nail shop located in the Cheyenne Mountain area that has been proudly served Colorado Springs community since 2010. Our mission is to provide the best service with innovative and creative methods when it comes to nail care. At our salon, you can fully truly relaxed and spend quality time with family and friends. Our nail techs has more than 10 years experiences and they are the experts when it comes to customer nail arts and designs.
Check out our works on Instagram – skylinenails.colorado
Located in beautiful historic Old Colorado City on the west side of Colorado Springs, Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna has been delighting loyal guests since 1997. Their delicious and innovative Greek specialties are made with fresh ingredients like Paopu perfected at his Philadelphia restaurant. We have something for every palate, from a kids menu, to vegetarian and vegan options.
Recognized nationally for academic excellence, Cheyenne Mountain High School is a Blue Ribbon School as selected by the U.S. Department of Education. This is a prestigious national award received by only a handful of schools in Colorado. Additionally, Cheyenne Mountain High School has been a winner of the John Irwin School of Excellence award every year since the award’s inception in 2001.