Dependent Family Members

We are happy to welcome students’ and scholars’ family members during their time at Mines. Below are a varity of resources to help family members settle into the US and have opportunities to explore Colorado. 

English Language Resources

Arapahoe Libraries 

12855 E Adam Aircraft Circle Englewood, CO 80112 

(303) 542-7279 

Offers free ESL classes.

 

Centro San Juan Diego 

2830 Lawrence St. 

Denver, CO 80206 

(303) 295-9470 

Offers a variety of health and health education including parenting classes and support services, ESL, and computer skills training. Provides assistance for newly arrived immigrant families who are experiencing isolation, anxiety, and cultural challenges. 

 

Community College of Aurora – Aurora Language Center 

9202 E Severn Pl., #105 

Denver, CO 80230 

(303) 340-7079 

Offers an ESL program that covers speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. ESL classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, or on Saturday.

 

Community College of Denver 

1111 W Colfax Ave. 

P.O. Box 173363 

Denver, CO 80217 

(303) 556-2600 

Offers ESL classes. Students must enroll at CCD and take a placement test for ESL classes. Classes begin at the intermediate level. Also offers GED and pre-GED instruction at a number of sites in Denver. 

 

Denver Public Library

Various locations throughout Denver (720) 865-1111 

Offers adult education classes, GED and ESL classes, and children’s activities. 

 

Denver Public Schools – Multilingual Education 

1860 Lincoln St. 

Denver, CO 80203 

(720) 423-3200 

Provides a bilingual program for Spanish-speaking students, Spanish language arts at secondary schools, and ESL programs. DPS offers language courses in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Heritage Spanish Language Arts, Japanese, and Lakota. Newcomer Centers is available for students new to the United States, have a history of interrupted education, and have minimal literacy skills in their native language and English. There are various locations for Newcomer Centers. Zone Schools is available if a student’s school does not provide the desired Multilingual Education Services. 

 

Emily Griffith Opportunity School 

1860 Lincoln St, 3rd floor Denver, CO 80203 

(720) 423-4901 

ESL office: (720) 423-4750 

Offers ESL classes. 

 

Glendale Public Library 

999 S Clermont St. Glendale, CO 80246 

(303) 691-0331 

Holds ESL classes for a small registration fee. Fee covers placement testing, class materials, and progress tests. Participants must register and take a placement test before taking class. 

 

Sheridan Public Library 

3425 W Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236 

Phone: (303) 542-7279 

Offers free ESL classes weekly that meet for 3 hours. 

 

Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning 

1373 Grant St. 

Denver, CO 80203 

(303) 863-0188 

Offers ESL, digital skills, adult secondary education, GED, citizenship preparation, education career pathways, ESL for early childhood education. Offers health literacy classes, community engagement activities, and patient navigation services to immigrant families living in Denver and Aurora. 

Finding Community

Colorado Muslim Society 2071 S Parker Road Denver, CO 80231 

(303) 696-9800 

Provides salat services 5 times a day, Sunday school for children, Janazah and burial services, Islamic advice, knowledge about Islam, Seri and Iftar food during Ramadan, and Eid prayers. 

 

 Convivir Colorado 

3264 Larimer St., Suite D Denver, CO 80205 Info@convivircolorado.org 

Provides students with a summer program, youth leadership council, mentorship program, arts and conversations community, and the opportunity to run informational workshops at conferences, events, and meetings with students, educators, service providers, and families. Offers families public workshops, family advising, and community events. 

  

Filipino-American Community of Colorado 

1900 N Harlan St. Edgewater, CO 80214 

(303) 233-6817 

Offers Tagalog classes, martial arts classes, and other social events. 

Mongolian Culture and Heritage Center of Colorado 

5999 N Pecos St. Denver, CO 80221 

(303) 669-1095 

Offers various programs to preserve and share Mongolian culture with the greater Colorado community. 

  

Thriving Families 

1330 Fox St. Denver, CO 80204 

720-504-4624 

motherwisecolorado@gmail.com 

Offers programs for women who are pregnant or have new babies and parenting. Provides therapy services, postpartum depression groups, parenting program for mothers of children 3-6 years old, workshops on relationships and communication skills for couples, and oral health education. 

 

Westwood Unidos 

3790 Morrison Road 

Denver, CO 80219 

Provides classes and workshops in English and Spanish at a very low cost or for free. Classes change frequently but have included Zumba, Nutrition, Computer Tutoring, Women’s Support Group, Yoga, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Music. Offers opportunities to be involved in the Safety Action Committee, raises awareness of the importance of limiting sugary drinks, and has a youth led bike library and shop. 

Child Care and Activities

YMCA 

YMCA is a nonprofit organization that offers services for the development of youth. Services include school time care, fitness opportunities, youth sports, diabetes prevention programs, etc. 

 

Bright by Text 

Phone: (303) 433-6200 

Email: contact@brightbytext.org 

A text messaging service that provides free tips, information, games, and resources regarding child development, language, early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more. Resources for parents and caregivers are available for children from prenatal to age eight. Available in English and Spanish. 

 

Jeffco Public Schools 

829 Denver West Drive #27 

Golden, CO 80401 

(303) 982-6500 

Local school district with services to help students from abroad transition into an American school. Visit their website for school enrollment information.

 

Mile High Early Learning 

 616 East Speer Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80203 

(303) 861-2602 

Operates six early learning centers that provide early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Offers programs to parents to help develop positive parent-child relationships, engage in their child’s education and transitions, advocate for their children’s needs, and build connections to the Mile High Early Learning community. Offers book clubs for parents whose children are not enrolled in early childhood education programs from birth to age three. 

 

 Scholars Unlimited 

3705 E 40th Ave. Denver, CO 80205 

(303) 355-0290 

Offers a 30 week after school program from mid-September to mid-May. The program is available for K- 5 students and provides snacks, literacy support, and activities. Some locations that currently offer the program is Alice Terry Elementary, College View Elementary, Harris Park Elementary, Mesa Elementary, and University Prep on Arapahoe St. And Steele St. 

Provides a free 6-week full day summer program that includes instruction, social emotional learning, and activities. Transportation is provided at select locations and meals and snacks are included. There is also a 6-week kindergarten readiness summer program for students starting kindergarten in the Fall. 

 

   

Recreation/Exploring Colorado

Denver

Denver Rec 

Denver offers a variety of recreations centers and other facilities that have gyms, pools, recreational activities, and volunteer opportunities. Outdoor activites often include equipment in the price and sometimes transportation. 

 

YMCA 

(720) 524 2700 

YMCA is a nonprofit organization that offers services for the development of youth. Services include school time care, fitness opportunities, youth sports, etc.  

 

Denver Museum of Nature & Science 

2001 Colorado Blvd. 

Denver, CO 80205 

(303) 370-6000 

Denver’s Museum of Nature and Science offers natural and historical exhibits of all kinds. The museum offers limited special exhibitions and interactive experiences.  

 

Denver Zoo 

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO 80205 

Denver zoo has over 3,000 animals representing 450 species from different parts of the world. Exhibitions are informative and interactive. 

 

Denver Art Museum 

100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Denver, Colorado 

(720) 865-5000 

Denver art museum contains a variety or artistical pieces that represent different cultures and areas of the world. Includes limited time special exhibitions and activities. 

 

Denver Aquarium 

700 Water St, 

Denver, CO 80211 · 

(303) 561-4450 

Denver aquarium houses over 500+ species. Includes exhibits, shops, and a restaurant next to the exhibitions.  

 

Botanic Gardens 

Botanic gardens have a wide range of collections and diversity from all over the world. It has special events and exhibitions depending on the time of the year.  

 

Water World 

Contains a variety of slides and rides for younger and adult visitors. 

 

Butterfly Pavilion 

Contain a variety of exhibits with different invertebrate species. Offers special seasonal events. 

 

Colorado Mills 

Shopping mall that has a variety of outlet stores that range from clothing. gift shops, food courts, and more.  

 

Apex Center 

Offers a variety of facilities for cardio, gyms, pools, ice skating, dance, golfing, climbing, etc.  

 

 

Golden 

 

Railroad Museum 

Offers a train ride around Golden to discover the history of Colorado via special exhibitions. Offers seasonal events.  

 

Golden History Museum 

Features historical Coors objects, a hands-on gallery for families, a gift shop, and displays that highlight the City’s collection of 15K historic objects. 

 

Golden Farmers Market 

Offers stand from local businesses that promote different types of foods and artisan products.  

 

Dinosaur Ridge 

Visitor center with exhibits on dinosaurs and fossils, plus a gift shop, picnic tables and a trail.  

 

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International Student & Scholar Services
924 16th Street
Green Center, Suite 219
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401

Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Main Office Phone and Email
(303) 273-3210 / isss@mines.edu