During the Summer of 2006, the Kaleidoscope Youth Program offered nine different classes, as well as five "Visiting Artist Series" special performances.  The class descriptions and links to photos are listed below.

KYP was made possible this summer with a generous grant from the Trinity Housing Corporation of Greeley, a separate, nonprofit entity of Trinity Episcopal Church of Greeley.  Trinity Housing Corp. also serves as the Board of Directors for Island Grove Village Apartments, The Grove Neighborhood Network, and KYP.

The "Visiting Artist Series" was funded by a folk arts mini-grant from the Colorado Council on the Arts.

From all of us, thank you.

KYP SUMMER 2006 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

MONDAYS

COOLections
(Mon 1-2 pm  -  Ages 6 +)
From coins to comic books, a wild list of collectible stuff.  Add to or even start a collection of your own.  See the photos here.

Football Mini-Camp
(Mon June 19 & 26, 2-3 pm  -  Ages 6 +)
Work on your football skills and have some sandlot fun.  Boys and girls. 

Make Real Books
(Mon July 10, 17, 24, 2-3 pm  -  Ages 8 +)
Make your own books with pictures and stories.  Computer software makes it easy and fun.  See the photos here.

Say it with Hands
(Mon 3-4 pm  -  Ages 6 +)
Speak without saying a single word by learning American Sign Language.  All new and exciting class this summer!  See the photos here.

TUESDAYS

Visiting Artists Series
(Tues 1-3 pm  -  Ages 6+)

JUNE 20 — RONN MIERA, a brilliant, emerging sculptor/carver of santos, will help Kaleidoscopers find their own artistic voices of expression with his paja embutidas, or “poor man’s gold.”  See Ronn's photos here.

JUNE 27 — DANNY MANY HORSES RAEL will tell stories, make you laugh, and dazzle you with his world-renowned Native American flute-playing.  See Danny's photos here.

JULY 11 — ZEB DENNIS, a living legend among cowboy poets, will make you laugh until your sides hurt, then show Kaleidoscopers how to write their own poetry.  See Zeb's photos here.

JULY 18  — GEORGE ANTUNA will talk about his life, his emerging awareness of his own Native American roots, and teach drumming and chanting, often with humorous lyrics that'll make you giggle while learning.  See George's photos here.

JULY 25 — Teresa Rodriguez McNeill will chant, dance, sing, and enchant while teaching us about "Prayer Chains," sweat lodges, and the importance of listening to your heart.  See Teresa's photos here.

Crazy for Crochet
(Tues 3-4 pm  - Ages 8 +)
Learn the basics of crocheting by making a Kaleidoscope Afghan and more!  A great time with some crazy people!  See the photos here.

WEDNESDAYS

Secret Codes
(Wed June 21, 1-2:30 pm  -  Ages 8 and up)
Learn all about codes and how to make secret messages.  See the photos here.

Fantastic Flight
(Wed 1-2:30 pm  -  Ages 8 +)
Ever wonder what makes things fly and just how planes stay up in the sky?  Find out here.  We’ll build gliders, aircraft, rockets, and more.  See what it feels like to be a pilot!  See the photos here.

Gymnastics
(Wed 2:30-4:00 pm  -  Ages 6 +)
Jump, jive, and jiggle this summer with gymnastics.  Get your body in motion and increase your fun-quotient!  See the photos here.

THURSDAYS

It’s a Mystery!
(Thur 1-4 pm  -  Ages 6 +)
Who knows what you’ll get to do in this class?  Who you might meet, or what you’ll see?  This class is only for people who really like surprises!  Shhh...  See the photos here.