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Longer days and warmer weather is enticing for families looking at new homes for sale in Ft. Collins and Loveland. With summer coming up, families are also looking ahead at summer camps and local campgrounds for upcoming family trips. The Lakes at Centerra<\/a> is conveniently located near a number of camps and venues dedicated to keeping kids and families active and engaged while school’s out.To help you plan your summer itinerary, we’ve assembled our top compilation of both in the Loveland area.<\/p>\n

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Up In Lights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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For aspiring young theatre enthusiasts, Loveland is home to the Up In Lights musical summer camp at its Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. Each camp is filled with new areas of theater study and skills to help advance knowledge in performing arts, and camps are broken down by age (6-18). Participants are given the chance to perform on a professional stage to full audiences upon the end of this unique camp experience.<\/p>\n

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Loveland Sports & Academic Day Camp:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp is a non-profit group dedicated to helping families by providing constructive, out-of-school sports learning programs. The Sports Day Camp gives children a chance to try a variety of sports and determine their personal interests and strengths, while building self-esteem, teamwork, sportsmanship and athletic skills. The camp also offers reading and literacy components.<\/p>\n

Link: http:\/\/www.lovelandsportscamp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Adventure Bound Day Camp:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Known locally as the “ABDC” summer camp, this program is a state-licensed summer day camp with a combination of activities, including arts and crafts, games, songs and skits, sports, swimming, weekly field trip adventures, and added enrichment opportunities. The camp takes advantage of all Loveland has to offer in the summer, like visiting the Loveland Sports Park, Rialto Theater, and Public Library on a regular basis. Field trips also include swimming at Chilson and Winona pools, roller-skating and laser tag.<\/p>\n

Link: http:\/\/www.cityofloveland.org\/index.aspx?page=689<\/a><\/p>\n

iD Tech Camp:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inspiring the next generation of coders, game designers, engineers, and innovators, iD Tech Camp in Fort Collins offers a fun environment where students express their creativity through technology. This summer, kids and teens ages 7-17 can learn to program, code apps, engineer robots, design video games, mod Minecraft, and more. Just a short drive from Loveland, CO homes,this experience inspires kids to keep learning, giving them a competitive advantage for school, college, and life.<\/p>\n

Link: https:\/\/www.idtech.com\/locations\/colorado-summer-camps\/csu-fort-collins<\/a><\/p>\n

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Boyd Lake State Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for first-class camping,Boyd Lake State Park has a modern campground with 148 paved pull-through sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 40 feet in length. With access to horseshoe pits, kayaks, paddleboards, playgrounds and more, each site is located on a comfortable grassy knoll dotted with beautiful trees overlooking Boyd Lake.<\/p>\n

Link: http:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/placestogo\/parks\/boydlake<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nestled in the Big Thompson River Valley, Sylvan Dale Ranch is a true foothills get-away for weekend family trips. Horseback rides<\/a>, cattle drives<\/a> and a full range of activities are available, leaving visitorsrestored and re-energized. Additionally, pull up a chair at the family table for hot, fluffy, homemade pancakes that will be waiting for you each morning.<\/p>\n

Link: http:\/\/www.sylvandale.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re looking to settle into a new Loveland home, The Lakes at Centerra<\/a> has introduced collections from a carefully selected group of quality builders. Located in the middle of premiere shopping, entertainment, healthcare and employment, Centerra offers an escape to lakeside living, complete with miles of trails, lakes and natural areas. Visit us today to tour one of our 13 beautifully decorated model homes, open daily for your convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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