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Why Movement Matters: The Importance of Physical Play for Growing Kids

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Indoor Activities for Kids in Louisville: Stay Active All Year Long

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7 Fun Indoor Games to Help Your Toddler Improve Balance

The Science Behind Kids in Ninja Sport

7 Healthy, Tasty, and Easy Summer Snacks to Make for Your Kids

Everyone’s a Winner — How Sports Help Kids with ADHD

Give Your Kid the Best Night Ever: A Kids Night Out

How to Encourage Your Kids with Outdoor Play (Safely) This Fall & Winter

6 Family Movie Night Films to Help Teach Kids All About Self Love

5 Mental & Physical Benefits of Getting Your Child Moving

Why Your Gymnast’s Mental Health is Important And How You Can Discuss It

How We Helped Our Community During the Marshall Fires

Meet Alison Fletcher, One of MCDA’s Most Inspiring Dance Instructors

Why Stretching Is Important For Your Child and How You Can Make It Fun

Books That Teach Children How to Love Themselves and Others

5 Enriching Podcasts for Kids to Help Reduce Screen Time

The Top 5 Ways Gymnastics Helps Kids with Disabilities

Help Your Kids Stay Healthy and Confident with a Backyard Parkour Course

Make the Joy of Summer Camp Last All Year with These Fun Activities

The 5 Surprising Perks of Joining Ballet as An Adult

Kick Summer Boredom to the Curb With These Fun At-Home Gymnastics Challenges

Best Family-Friendly Colorado Summer Attractions for Kids 10 and Under

Check out MCDA Featured in This Year’s Colorado Dance Film Festival

3 of the Most Fascinating Founders of Contemporary Dance

Exciting and Entertaining Scavenger Hunts Your Kids Will Love

How to Model Healthy Habits for Your Children

Fight Illness Better by Staying Active

3 of the Best Ways to Give Back as a Family

3 Powerful Reasons Why In-Person Learning is Best

Top 10 Reasons to Join us for National Gymnastics Day

6 Expert Ways to Encourage Independence in Your Child

The Importance Of Sleep And How To Help Your Child Get More Of It

The Exciting Benefits of Virtual Learning

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Tips to Teach Your Kids Hygiene & Healthy Living

Get Active with Our Virtual Dance, Gymnastics, and NinjaZone Classes!

3 Exciting Earth Day Books and Activities for Kids

Update 4/10/2020 : Mountain Kids/MCDA

Get Your Kids Moving With These Fun Indoor Activities

The Surprising Ways Volunteering Benefits Children

Blast Off Into 2020 with a Family Vision Board

Say Goodbye to Cabin Fever with These Colorado Winter Adventures

Warm Up Your Winter with 6 Family-Friendly Performances Around Colorado

3 Surprising Benefits to Taking Your Kids to Live Performances

Empathy, Connection, and Confidence: 3 Ways Dance Aids Emotional Development

3 Ways Morning Exercise Can Help Your Child in the Classroom

Cure End-of-Summer Boredom With These 4 Colorado Adventures

Body, Soul & Mind: How Mountain Kids Louisville Classes Help Your Preschooler Thrive

5 Ways Dance Helps Children Experience the “Flow State”

Confidence Starts at Home: 4 Do’s (and Dont’s) To Help Your Teen Overcome Body Anxiety

Mountain Kids Wins the Inspiration Award from There with Care

The Benefits of Building Core Strength Through Play

New Friends, Good Times and Great Health At Mountain Kids Summer Classes

The Growth Behind “Going For It”

Sweet Valentine’s Day Activities to do With Your Kids

NinjaZone: Bringing The Perks of Gymnastics to Boys

Mountain Kids Classes: The Perfect New Year’s Resolution For The Whole Family

Keep Your Kids Warm, Safe, and Active With Mountain Kids Winter Camps

5 Ways to Promote The Development of Your Child’s Vestibular System

3 Surprising Ways Music Helps Your Child’s Development

3 Reasons To Attend The Parenting Safe Children Workshop

Throw the Best Birthday Party in Louisville, CO At Mountain Kids!

It Takes a Village: How Mountain Kids Gives Back

A Look on the Bright Side: The Importance of Optimistic Parenting

Everything You Need to Know About Summer Activities at Mountain Kids

Mountain Kids Gives Back: Why We Love There with Care

The Learning Benefits of Rainbow Riders: Growing Strong Bodies and Brains

5 Winter Olympic Champions Who Were Gymnasts first

Guest Post: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Children Safe from Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports

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An Open Letter on USA Gymnastics and Larry Nassar

Peace, Focus and Empathy: The Top 3 Benefits to Teaching Your Children Mindfulness

30 Days of Giving Back: Ninja Zone December Kindness Calendar

November and December All-Stars: Our Best and Brightest

Give Your Kids the Gift of Experiences This Holiday Season

Honoring The Way Of The Toddler

October All-Stars: Our Best and Brightest

How to Make the Most of the Mornings with Your Kids

September All-Stars: Our Best and Brightest

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7 Tips for Encouraging the Little Athletes in Your Family

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5 Activities to Entertain Your Toddler During the Day

The Benefits of Taking a Class with Your Child

Learn, Play, Grow: The Benefits of Taking a Class With Your Toddler

7 Amazingly Messy Outdoor Activities for Kids

7 Amazingly Messy Outdoor Activities for Kids

The Importance of Starting Healthy Habits at an Early Age

The Importance of Starting Healthy Habits at an Early Age

Building Character and Self-Esteem Through Positive Coaching

Building Character Through Positive Coaching

Why Failure Is an Important Learning Experience

Finding Learning Opportunities Through Failure

Holiday Gift Ideas

Guest Blog: 20 Reasons Your Preschooler Should Do Gymnastics (That Have Nothing To Do With Learning Gymnastics)

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It’s a Pajama Party!

5 Reasons Why Your Gymnast Needs This Leo

10 Awesome Benefits Of Your Class Enrollment

Sample Day! Saturday, August 22, 2015

Watch Our New Video at Mountain Kids Louisville!

Grand opening party for our new location in Erie! July 18th, 2-4pm. Learn More