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Choosing Afterschool Activities in Boulder
A parent's guide to afterschool activities in Boulder: team sports, arts, STEM, martial arts, climbing, and fencing, and how to choose the right fit.
October 5, 2026
Parent ResourcesFoil vs. Epee: Why We Chose the Strategist's Weapon
Epee vs foil vs saber, explained for parents. Target areas, right-of-way rules, and why NCF Boulder trains epee and nothing else.
August 16, 2026
Fencing AwarenessSports That Stand Out on College Applications (Hint: Not Soccer)
Rare sports stand out on college applications. Fencing has 45 NCAA programs and a recruiting edge soccer players never get.
July 1, 2026
Fencing AwarenessBest Sports for Kids with ADHD: Why Fencing Builds Focus
Fencing's open-skill structure, immediate feedback, and zero bench time fit how ADHD brains actually work. Here's what the executive function research shows and what NCF Boulder coaches see on the strip.
May 19, 2026
Sport AlternativesThe Sport That Gets Kids Off Screens
Epee fencing redirects the strategic brain that loves video games into a sport with a real NCAA college pathway. Here's why gamer kids take to it.
April 22, 2026
Fencing AwarenessSafe Sports for Kids: How Safe Is Fencing?
Looking for safe sports for kids? USA Fencing found a medical withdrawal in about 1 of every 296 elimination bouts at tournaments from 2019 to 2025. Here is what that means.
April 1, 2026
Sport AlternativesFencing vs. Climbing: The NCAA Advantage Parents Miss
Climbing vs fencing for kids in Boulder: climbing has no NCAA pathway. Fencing has 45 NCAA programs across three divisions. Here's what parents miss.
March 26, 2026
Sport AlternativesWhy Strategic Kids Choose Fencing Over Team Sports
Sports for introverts and strategic thinkers: fencing is the individual sport where analytical kids thrive. No bench time. No coach politics. Just you.
March 18, 2026
Sport AlternativesFencing vs. BJJ: Which Builds Better Discipline for Kids?
Comparing BJJ vs fencing for kids: both build discipline, but fencing offers an NCAA pathway and is a non-contact sport. See the data.
March 11, 2026
Youth DevelopmentYour Kid Doesn't Like Team Sports. That Might Be a Strength.
If your child has cycled through soccer, basketball, and baseball without connecting, they're not broken. They might need a sport that rewards how they think.
March 3, 2026
Boulder FencingYouth Fencing Classes in Boulder, CO
Boulder's only dedicated youth fencing program. Structured epee training for ages 7+ with a US Olympic Committee Coach of the Year. 46 national champions produced. Coached introductory lesson, gear included.
February 19, 2026
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