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CBS News
8 hours ago
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- CBS News
The Urban Farm celebrates 30 years in Denver but concerns mount over future
The Urban Farm is a hidden gem just miles from Downtown Denver The Urban Farm is a hidden gem just miles from Downtown Denver The Urban Farm is a hidden gem just miles from Downtown Denver Horses, sheep, and donkeys, oh my! For the past 30 years, The Urban Farm has taught kids, summer campers, and adults what it's like to work at a farm. Located on Smith Road, just off Havana Street and I-70, The Urban Farm sits on 23 acres of property owned by Denver Parks and Recreation. According to the farm's executive director, Paige Heydon, more than 65% of funding comes from the city, the rest is through ticket sales, donations, and capital fundraising. The Urban Farm CBS It's easier in the summer months when summer camps are booked, but during the Fall and Winter, it is when things slow down considerably, said Heydon. And, in the uncertain economic times, like what other non-profits are experiencing, The Urban Farm is also concerned about its future. "There's a lot of competition both for government funding as well as private foundations, and all of us are hurting," she said. The summer season is considered the bread-and-butter for the farm. It averages 25,000 visitors a year, with about 20,000 visiting during the warmer summer months. It's the slow season, along with the city's financial resources also being hindered, that is concerning. "It is concerning time. I am mostly concerned because of the overhead of the farm and the cost of feeding and taking care of our animals," said Heydon. Summer is a busy time with camps at The Urban Farm. CBS Especially when it comes to the farm's horses. According to Heydon, there are 20 horses on the property. 13 are rescues, and 6 are going to "retire" over the next few years. With budgets tight, cost is a big concern. "The average cost of care for a horse is $7400 a horse, and that's a lot higher than a younger horse, and that's because they have special needs," said Heydon. Kate Barber is the farm's equine program manager. She's been at that position since 2024. As a CSU grad in Equine Science, she came to the farm after working for a saddle company in Kentucky, specifically to work with kids and horses. "I wake up with a smile on my face, and that is the most amazing feeling in the world," said Barber. On a daily basis, however, the budget on the horse's care is consistently top-of-mind. "You see a lot of issues, so medications that come up with problems from their past lives," said Barber. "We have a prevalent dental disease called EOTRH (or Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis), which requires a lot of dental work." The Urban Farm CBS On a Wednesday afternoon, when CBS Colorado came to visit, about 200 campers were taking part in farm activities including horticulture.
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Associated Press
Nationally Acclaimed Coding School Now Offers STEM After-School Programs and Summer Camps in The Woodlands (Houston, TX)
Well-established for STEM in Houston, iCode opens in The Woodlands with Summer Camps and After-School Programs THE WOODLANDS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 / / -- Families in The Woodlands now have a new option for summer learning and after-school enrichment with the opening of another iCode, a STEM-focused education center offering all-day and half-day summer camps for students ages 5 to 16. Located at 2001 Timberloch Pl #500, The Woodlands, TX 77380, the new iCode campus provides hands-on summer camp experiences where kids learn to build games, code with Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite, engineer robots, create and edit videos, explore 3D printing, and even program drones, all in a fun, structured environment. With weekly full-day and half-day summer camps, the award-winning program is built to fit family schedules while offering meaningful learning experiences. Each camp blends screen time with collaborative projects, hands-on experiences, and instructor-led challenges. 'This is more than just tech camp, it's a place where kids discover they can create, solve problems, and think like developers,' said the center's director, Mrs. Duggal. 'We're excited to bring iCode to the families of The Woodlands.' In addition to summer camps, iCode also offers After School Programs this August. The program offers a year-round curriculum that allows students to progress through different 'belts' - similar to martial arts - gaining skills in computer science, robotics, and game, web development, while building soft skills like teamwork and critical thinking. As interest in STEM education grows across Houston-area schools, coding schools like iCode are emerging as popular choices for families seeking a balance of academic enrichment and hands-on fun in The Woodlands. This new location offers a convenient option for families looking for quality enrichment that goes beyond traditional tutoring or childcare. To help families explore the program, iCode is offering a free trial coding class and hosting a free STEM Open House for kids and teens this summer. Families can RSVP through the events page on the iCode website. Enrollment for iCode summer camp in The Woodlands is now open, with limited spots available each week. For more information or to register, visit or call (713) 348-9491. Charu Duggal, Owner iCode The Woodlands +1 713-230-8907 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
