Fort Collins Golf Club

Tomorrow, August 26, 2010 at 8am the morning senior league will be meeting for a 9 hole play at the South Ridge Golf Course.  The senior league is a group that gets together for friendly, semi-competitive play, great times, and afterward meet up at the club house for lunch at Mackenzie’s Pub & Grill.  To learn more about how you can join in the fun of the senior league game, contact Matt Magley at 416-2828 for more details.  You can also learn more about the three Fort Collins golf courses below.

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Fall is almost here, and with it comes the fall issue of the Fort Collins community recreation magazine, the Recreator.  The new issue has just come out, and if you will be relocating to Fort Collins, the Recreator is a one stop shop for a diverse collection of community opportunities for all ages and abilities. Whether you are new to Fort Collins, or have lived in the Fort Collins area all your life, the Recreator is a wonderful resource about all the city wide programs, events, recreation, clubs and activities.

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Fort Collins School Uniforms

It is that time of the year again! School shopping, for most Fort Collins area families, is underway and excitement is growing as children anticipate the new school year, which is set to start in just a few weeks. If you have just bought Northern Colorado real estate, or will be moving to Fort Collins very soon, you may feel worried about how to get your children ready for the year, and where to find the right uniforms.

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Fall Baseball for Fort Collins Area Residents

Students in Fort Collins area schools in grades 3 through 8th are eligible to participate in the Recreational Players and Travel Teams as part of the Fort Collins Baseball Club (FCBC). Registration  has started and continues through August 23rd. Even if you will be moving to Fort Collins soon, or are currently looking to buy Fort Collins Real Estate, you can still register for the baseball team that will be in your new Fort Collins neighborhoods online.

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Fort Collins Back To School Information

If you area relocating to Fort Collins, you may be feeling a little pressure to get your children ready for the start of school. Don’t worry though, Fort Collins is an amazing place to raise a family, and the award wining Fort Collins school district, the Poudre School District, will be right there with you to ensure your children have a smooth adjustment to their new Fort Collins neighborhood and settle into a great routine.

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CNN and Money.com recently set out to find the best small cities  in the country to live based on numerous employment, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and other outstanding features that make a town a great place for raising a family.

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Camping in Fort Collins Colorado

One of my favorite summer activities is camping. The Northern Colorado area communities are nestled in the perfect location for some great family camping memories. The best part of camping? You get an amazing vacation for very little money and without a lot of travel. If you live in Fort Collins, Berthoud, Firestone, Frederick, Greeley, Johstown, Longmont, Loveland, Platteville, Wellington, or Windsor, you have numerous great camping options all around-which allows you to also choose just how far from home you want to go, and when kids are involved, that freedom to be close to home is wonderful.

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Fort Collins Area Zoo and Park

Whenever I greet new Fort Collins real estate clients that will be soon relocating to Northern Colorado from other areas, I quickly find out if they have children-and if so,  I recommend making a trip to The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. There are many wonderful Fort Collins, CO communities and events that make the Northern Colorado area a great place to raise a family,  and The Farm at Lee Martinez Park is just one great example of everything our area offers.

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Fort Collins Area Entertainment

The heat of summer is upon us, and though summers in Fort Collins Colorado are nothing compared to the sticky, humid, sizzling summers found in the deep south, it is still great to find outdoor activities that keep you cool.

Fort Collins whitewater rafting is a perfect activity, as there are rafting rivers that offer different skill and experience levels. So whether this will be your first time or your 100th, with your younger kids or old college buddies, you will find a rafting adventure perfect for you right by the beautiful Northern Colorado communities.

Fort Collins Outdoor Family Entertainment

I find that I never lack for family entertainment options in the Fort Collins, CO area. The Northern Colorado area is a great place to raise a family because there are so many options to keep everyone entertained-ranging from free community events to summer long day camps to overnight hiking adventures. Though you may still hear your children complain about being bored, by buying Fort Collins real estate, you now have unlimited options to find the perfect “I’m bored” antidote.

Summer Options for Fort Collins Whitewater Rafting

The following groups run whitewater rafting in the Fort Collins area:
Rocky Mountain Adventures
A Wanderlust Adventure
A-1 WildWater, INC
Mountain Whitewater Descents

If you are moving to a Northern Colorado neighborhood area, simply contact me, Jason Humpal and I can sent you my personalized Northern Colorado Relocation Guide with information on local information, entertainment and events in your new town.

Enjoy staying cool on the rivers!

Until next time,
Jason

Fort Collins has wonderful summer weather. While most cities are enduring sticky, crazy hot summers, Fort Collins has enjoyable weather. It is warm enough to enjoy swimming and camping, but not so hot that your shoes melt on the sidewalks. Overall, Fort Collins is the perfect summer destination-which times up well for all the children that are now out of school.

Fort Collins Area Summer Camps

Fort Collins is a wonderful place to raise a family. Not only do we have year around family activities and wonderful weather that encourages outdoor activity through all seasons, but we also have numerous programs in our many Northern Colorado communities that cater to family needs and entertainment.

Right now you can see a list of summer camps for all ages at www.coloradokids.com There is are multiple camping/hiking/wilderness training camps, and fun performing arts, academics, and sport camps as well. Some of the programs even offer a little bit of everything.

Do you have children that need a little bit of help catching up on school work? The outstanding Fort Collins school system has summer tutorial programs to support your family. You contact your local school to sign up, and if you will be relocating to Fort Collins this summer, you can still take part. Just simply search by Fort Collins real estate area to see what schools your children will attend and contact that school for the summer academic weekly camps information.

Learn About Fort Collins Colorado Events

I always try to keep the Northern Colorado Real Estate Blog up to date with the most current area events, but if there is ever anything in particular you want to learn about, from the Fort Collins schools to finding the perfect Fort Collins homes for sale, then simply contact me, your Northern Colorado real estate expert.

Enjoy the summer!

Until next time,
Jason