Mountain Parent Magazine Summer Issue (July-September)

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MOUNTAINPARENT R OA R I N G

F O R K

VA L L E Y,

C O L O R A D O

RECRE AT ION CEN T ERS

LOC A L E V EN TS

RI V ER T I M E

I N DEPEN DENCE

PL AYGRO U N DS GU I DE

Programming Guide

Aspen to Glenwood

Safety & Freedom on the Water

Where to Go & Top Picks

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In this Issue R EC R E ATI O N & OU TDOO R S 5 6 8 10 11

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Bike Trails Build Community in New Castle River Exploration for Kids. Get in the Boat!

Top Picks for Family Outdoor Ed Adventures RFTA’s Bus Routes for Kids Summer/Fall 2017 Rec Center Guide

TH E H O M E FRO NT 16 17 18 19

. . . . Yum! Recipe . . . . Seasonal Craft How-To . . . . Meet the Local Maker: New Jammies . . . . Meet the Local Maker: Viola Studio

THANKS TEAM! Many thanks to designers Randy Levensaler (levensaler.com) and Jen Moss. Thank you nap-time warrior Alix Knipe for everything else.

Thanks to all the contributors, advertisers, encouragers and inspiring organizations that make great things happen for kids!

DISCL AIMER The opinions and views expressed by the Contributors to Mountain Parent are not necessarily those of the Publisher. Mountain Parent Magazine has been registered with the State of Colorado. Reproduction or use without permission of editorial or graphic content is prohibited.

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GOOD STUFF:

W E LLN E SS

24 . . . . Fish Oil for the Family 25 . . . . Sodium Intake and Kids 26 . . . . Building your first-aid kit

LE A R N I N G

31 . . . . TOOLBOX: Ways to Keep Engaged in Learning over the Break for Pre-K, Elementary, Middle and High School 32 . . . . Local College Student Shares His Love of Physics

A R EG I O N A L G U I D E TO PL AYG RO U N DS! 36 . . . . The Hidden Gems of our Valley’s Playgrounds

CO M M U N IT Y C A LE N DA R

43 . . . .Storytimes and More at Our Libraries 44 . . . .Local events from July through September 2017

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DEAR READERS Lately I’ve been watching kids learn to walk, to run, to ride bikes and kick balls. For months these determined learners are finding balance, falling down and building coordination. They conquer their frustration with incremental victories and hopefully lots of hugs too.

While seeing all this in action, I’ve been reminded about finding balance between looking down at our feet and out to the horizon. It is a physical imperative if you want to run - look down and then look up! We’ve all seen the kid who is so happy about their fast new kicks that they just face plant right into the wall in front of them. Well, who’s kidding I’ve seen an adult or two do this too.

As an adult I have to remind myself that taking a microscopic look down to life “at my feet” is just as important as life ahead. I’ll never run to where I want to be without looking down. Our team would love Mountain Parent to be sprinting, not crawling. We’re anxious for MP to embody, right now, all of our greatest ideas and goals. But, as I look at my toddler as he face plants into that wall, I remember what’s important. One baby-step at a time. Today may be about looking at my feet (get new insurance, work on taxes, update software, organize contact lists)but tomorrow just may be about something far more grand. That view from on top will take many, many moments of looking down first. If you are out there working on your own new goal or life vision, Mountain Parent is giving you a big high five. You may take some baby steps to get there and that’s ok. And as we mentioned…watch out for that wall!

Sincerely,

Publisher, Mountain Parent Magazine

Lef t: Lauren and Grif f. Right: Cutie pie Soren stores the last issue of MP on his bookshelf.

A N OTE FRO M TH E A R TI S T “Creating covers for Mountain Parent Magazine has been a delightful outlet for me because I could not resonate more with the idea of bringing your kids up in the mountains and sharing the magical delights of nature with children as they grow. Even though I wasn’t born in a mountain town, I grew up with mountain loving parents who were not afraid to take a toddler winter camping. I’m grateful for those cold toes and crusty wind-kissed cheeks that I got a taste of early in life. It’s those values my nature loving parents instilled in me as a kiddo that continue to help me feel so alive and inspired by the wild places that now inform my work as an artist…and as a happy human being in general!”

Sarah is a working artist and commercial illustrator based in Carbondale, Colorado. She loves working with local businesses to help craft a conservation story through illustration or taking on custom commissions for watercolor paintings. You can learn more about her and check out her work on sarahuhl.com

New Castle Trails TRAIL BUILDING IS MORE THAN JUST FUN

ADAM CORNLE Y NEW C ASTLE TR AIL S, NEW C ASTLE, CO

In 2015 a group of us started an organization called New Castle Trails. We saw the need for an organized voice for recreation. As New Castle’s pavement, housing stock and services grow, its important that recreational opportunities grow as well. Our group formed with the general goals of improving soft surface trail opportunities in town, exposing outdoor sports to the youth in our community and strengthening volunteer engagement through trail events in town. We believe that the more people stay local to New Castle to bike, hike and play in their free-time, the stronger our sense of connection each other as neighbors and citizens will become.

My wife Jenny and I moved to New Castle in 2008 largely due to the lower housing costs compared to other up valley communities. What has kept us here after starting our family is the excellent school system, safe neighborhoods and a strong sense of community. Over the years we have noticed an influx of young families that are identifying with New Castle for similar reasons and are making the move “down valley.”

New Castle Trails has partnered with the Town of New Castle to plan and build recreational facilities in town that cater to young families, since most of us have young children. NCT and its volunteers finished intermediate level single track trails and we plan to expand the trail network with additional beginner level trails in Town. NCT is in the planning and groundwork phase of developing a beginner skills loop at VIX Ranch Park.

This soft surface loop will expose introductory mountain bikers of all ages to the various challenges that they will encounter on trails typical of the area. Currently, the bike park includes two pump tracks, an introductory “tot” track and a larger intermediate pump track. This summer the bike park will be expanded to included bike jumps catering to all skill levels.

I am proud of what NCT has been able to accomplish in such a short time. We have established solid relationships with officials within the Town, BLM and private landowners. We have formed a solid and always growing group of dependable volunteers who are taking ownership of community projects. Lastly we are educating the youth in our community to enjoy the outdoors and to respect their Town and the natural environment that we are so blessed to live in. Our hope is that these little bikers and hikers will grow up to be responsible land stewards and will pass these qualities on to younger generations for years to come.

So, perhaps lowly trail builders should be added to the list of important economic players, alongside land planners, investors, engineers and such.

What do you think?

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Let them Explore

BY PE TER BENEDIC T L I F E - L O N G B O AT E R , F AT H E R A N D I N S T R U C T O R AT C R M S

Many would consider it neglect not to teach your children to ski/snowboard as soon as they can walk. Teaching kids to ski young develops their balance and gives them a great sport they can enjoy for a lifetime. Kayaking can be similar. This valley was created by rivers and they represent one of its greatest playtime assets. Rivers can take kids into beautiful places that are difficult to reach otherwise and is a great sport that can last a lifetime. Starting early gives them a headstart. However, the process is important.

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O P P O S I T E Peter's son Otter, chasing the light in an eddy on the Yampa River.

SA FE T Y

TIPS If kids feel safe, and are having fun, they will learn.

Through experience, taking my kids out I have to add one - Bring Snacks!!! So here they are, the cardinal rules of taking kids into the outdoors.

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Just like when teaching a kids to ski, you have to keep them comfortable and at the same time challenge them. With kayaking, this means starting at a pond or a pool. Glenwood Springs and Aspen recreation centers offer kayak rolling times! You can also try the Stillwater preserve in Aspen, Beaver Lake in Marble, and the No Name eddy for beginner experiences. The key is the to mess about! No skirt. No rolling. No agenda. Just have them explore in a contained environment. Kids tend to be doers. They like to feel. They like to poke around in the bushes and wiggle their paddles in the water. All that exploration forms the foundation of an innate sense of balance and comfort in a boat that cannot be learned any other way. In particular, have them go underwater and under their boats as much as possible. When they are ready for more, they will ask. Otter, my oldest, asked for a skirt at age 8 after 3 - 4 seasons of paddling without one. He even eventually asked to learn to roll.

15 minutes later, he did roll. Kids!

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ENCOURAGE THEM TO EXPLORE

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BRING SNACKS!

Many manufacturers offer equipment that is designed for younger paddlers. Some notes: • Lifejackets should have an open neck that don't rub their chins (such as the Astal Otter).

• It is more important for paddles to be light than short. Often kids specific paddles are made out of cheap materials which are heavy and hard for the kids to lift. It is better to buy the lightest used adult paddle you can find. A longer paddle also allows for them to reach the water. If you can’t find a used one the Werner Twist has small blades, small shaft, and is available in shorter sizes.

• Boats should have high sides to keep water out when they paddling without a skirt.

Just throw a pad into boost them up.

Try the Liquid Logic Remix 47.

• Finally, wetsuits allow them to play longer in the cold mountain water around here.

Also like skiing, the river is an inherently dangerous environment. River travel with kids should be done in July and August when the rivers are warmer and at lower levels.

Kids should practice swimming with lifejackets. This includes swimming through easy rapids with big pools at the bottom.

If you are not comfortable with rivers then Aspen Kayak SUP and Alpine Quest offer local kids and adult clinics that will teach them good river safety skills.

E XPER I EN CE

Over the years, I have gotten to share the joy of kayaking with hundreds of young people.

There is nothing like seeing them run their first wave train or surf for the first time. This area is a great place to kayak and offers endless experiences for all levels of paddlers. A lot like skiing. I play with kids in the outdoors for a living.

I teach math at a private high school in Colorado. I am also a ski coach and run the river program. Part of the magic of doing what I do is being there at that moment when they go through their first rapid, or sit on their first wave. ............................................

Peter Benedict is the director of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS)River Program and math teacher. He is a father of three awesome children that all paddle. He learned to kayak when he was twelve and it has affected all of his major life decisions for the last 38 years.

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Junior Naturalist 101 R E A L TI PS FO R E X PLO RI N G TH E ROA RI N G FO R K VA LLE Y PHEBE ME Y ERS NATUR ALIST FIELD SCHOOL MANAGER, ACES

Junior Naturalist Trail Spotlights: Red Hill/Mushroom Rock, Carbondale, CO: Look at the geology of the rock as you explore this trail.

The red sandstone tells a story about what this landscape used to be. When you get to Mushroom Rock, look out towards Mt. Sopris and make note of the tree line on the mountain. This is also a great spot to observe the different life zones.

Iowa Shaft Trail, Hunter Creek Valley, Aspen, CO: You will find everything from huge aspen groves with signs of bear and elk to wildflower meadows. How did the large rocks get there? What is so special about Aspen Trees? Check this trail out to explore this forested landscape.

The Grottos, Independence Pass:

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These fascinating rock formations were formed by water.

Take a walk around the Grottos making note of the forest composition, temperature, and sounds. What story does this landscape tell?

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This beautiful alpine lake offers you a glimpse into the Alpine ecosystem. What dominant plant surrounds the lake? Can you hear a Pika? If you would like to continue your hike, scramble up to the rocky ridge. What alpine wildflowers can you see? Can to name five mountain peaks from where you are standing?

TIPS FOR EXPLORING: •

Bring plenty of food and water - fun hiking snacks help with motivation!

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Always prepare for weather changes, which can happen in seconds in the mountains! Bring extra warm layers, hats, sunscreen, a 1st aid kit, and a rain coat!

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Bring your naturalist tool kit! Pack a waterproof topographic trail map, binoculars, field guides for plants, mammals, and birds (digital apps or books work), field journal/notebook, and camera (to document your findings or things you have questions about).

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Stay quiet! You will see and hear more if you keep your voices low.

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Return to the same spot throughout the year to see how the area has changed.

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Plants that repeat along the trail - Plants are good indicators of water, sunlight, and soil composition.

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Tracks, marks on trees, or scat - These are good signs as to what animals live in the area.

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Wet and dry areas-It is fun to compare what you might find in both these areas

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What sounds do you hear? - Closing your eyes and experiencing an area with just your ears and nose can help you find new things in a landscape to search for.

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Use your five senses on the trail but do not eat anything that you can not 100% identify.

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Establish roles on the walk- navigator, master naturalist, or hydration master.

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Have special snacks appear along the trail-create a naturalist mystery.

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Prepare a few riddles, jokes, or stories to share along the trail.

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Take breaks to enjoy your surrounding and look around.

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Find special hiding spots along the trail, encouraging them to pretend to be an animal that lives in that area.

So Much To Do!

ACES has something for everyone this season.

For more about the mission of ACES and our offferings, please visit:

A S PE N N AT U R E .O RG S TA R S A BOV E A S PE N

Sundeck on Aspen Mountain Monday, August 14th • 6PM - 10:30PM Ticket information TBA. The public is invited to gaze through telescopes, learn the constellations, and enjoy interactive presentations at this family friendly event.

DA I LY FA R M TO U R S

Rock Bottom Ranch Monday – Saturday, through October 14

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11:00AM

$5 suggested donation / $10 per family / members free

Explore the Ranch, animal paddocks, hoop houses, and gardens while learning the science behind our vegetable production and livestock rotational grazing system. Appropriate for all ages.

G A R D E N & G AT H E R W E D N E S DAYS

Rock Bottom Ranch Wednesdays, through August 2 • 4:30-6:15PM FREE Head to Rock Bottom Ranch on Wednesdays throughout the summer to work and learn alongside Rock Bottom Ranch agriculture staff!

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ARTS City Market Spring Street Aspen Art Museum

SUMMER BUS DESTINATIONS Where can you go by bus?

Check out these local kid friendly destinations all accessible via RFTA and the Rio Grande Trail

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Castle Cree Maroon

Aspen Schools

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Aspen Business Center

Snowmass Mall

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Snowmass Rodeo Grounds

Upper Woody Creek

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Aspen Recreation Center (ARC) Aspen Youth Center Basalt Recreation and Basalt Pool Buddy Program Carbondale Recreation Center Crown Mountain Recreation Center Glenwood Community Center NAMI Family Support Group River Valley Ranch Snowmass Village Recreation Center Youth Entity YouthZone

GOVERNMENT

Basalt Middle School

Arbany Park

Basalt Library Carbondale Library Glenwood Library Pitkin County Library Roaring Fork Family Resource Center

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maps, fares and schedules visit

ASPEN

Paepcke Park

Kids under 5 ride FREE! For more information on routes, trail

Rubey Park Transit Center

Downtown Aspen

Anderson Ranch Arts Center Aspen Art Museum Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities Dancing Progressions Glenwood Center for the Arts Glenwood Dance Academy & Dance Arts Theatre Company Theatre Aspen The Art Base (previously the Wyly Art Center) The Red Brick Arts Wild @Art

Basalt Downtown

Basalt High School

Basalt Park and Ride

or call 970.925.8484

CAMPS Willits El Jebel Park and Ride

Crown Mtn Park

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Blue Lake

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Carbondale Rodeo Grounds

Sopris Park/Pool Carbondale Elementary Carbondale Middle School

HWY 133

Carbondale Park and Ride

Carbondale High School

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Roaring Fork Market Place

Grand Ave.

27th Street Park and Ride

Sayre Park

20th Street 15th Street GWS High School GWS Elementary School Community Center 9th Street 8th Street

7th Street Hot Springs Pool Vapor Caves

HWY 6 6th Street Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Glenwood Meadows

Johnson Park

Glenwood Mall GWS Middle School

WEST GLENWOOD SPRINGS

West Glenwood Park and Ride

ACES - Aspen AJAX Adventure Camp Aspen DayTrippers Blue Lake Preschool Camp Aspen Snowmass Camp Chip-A-Tooth Camp Oginali Camp ReGeneration by Aspen TREE Camp Run-A-Muk Carbondale Clay Center Challenge Aspen Honey Tree Preschool Mountain Kids Academy Nature’s Cool Day Camp RADCAD Summer Technology Camp Rock Bottom Ranch Thunder River Theatre Train Your Brain Camp Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center

SPORTS Art of Defense TKD Aspen Basketball Academy Aspen United Soccer Club Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club Basalt Soccer Club Carbondale Skate Park Carbondale Soccer Club Crystal River Ballet Glenwood Soccer Club Rising Crane Training Center Rocky Mt Martial Arts Three Rivers Little League Thunder River Gymnastics

Recreation Center MINI-GUIDE

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

C R O W N M O U N TA I N PA R K

B A S A LT

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INSIDE: KIDS RECREATION PROGR AMS JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2017

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ASPEN

ASPEN CITY DAY CAMP 2017

YOUTH CO-ED SOCCER

September - October Ages › 5, 6-7, 8 – 9yrs Cost: $54 Kindergarten, $97 6-9yrs (online) ------------------

Monday - Friday › Drop-off between 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Pick-up between 3:30PM - 5:30PM July 3 to August 24 Cost: $40/ day online for residents. $66/ day online for non-residents- Ages: 5 -10 years old

U8 Soccer is an introductory or continuation program for our youth. It will teach kids how to dribble, pass, shoot, play defense as well as teamwork.

This program will practice two days per week, Monday/ Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday at either 3:30-4:30 or 4:30-5:30, which will be determined when we identify who our volunteer coaches are and what days and times they can coach. Games will be held on Fridays starting the second week of the season. Season start date subject to change.

YOUTH TENNIS CLINICS @ ASPEN GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

July – Mid August Mighty Mites: Tuesdays & Thursdays Junior Beginner & Intermediates: Monday- Friday Ages: 5-17yrs Cost: 10 Clinic Punch Pass $180 online -----------------Something for all ages. The Mighty Mites (5-8yrs) start on a smaller court and work on basic tennis skills and hand-eye coordination. Junior Beginners (8-15yrs) become more consistent through drills and games. Junior Intermediates (10 – 17yrs) develop consistency, power and competitive instincts with advanced drills and strategies.

The courts are open to the public and can be reserved for private parties or play by calling 970-429-2869.

Open to residents and non-residents. Aspen City Day Camp offers three camps: 5-6 year old camp, 7-8 year old camp and 9-10 year old camp. Our trained and certified staff will take your kids on fun and exciting activities all around Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. Activities include swimming, skating and climbing at the Aspen Rec Center, hiking around Independence Pass, science experiments with the Aspen Science Center and more. Your kid is sure to have fun, learn a thing or two and create lasting summer memories!

AROCK - ASPEN RECREATION OUTDOOR CLIMBING Tuesdays › 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 11, 18, 25 and August 1,8,15 Cost: $101/ day online Ages: 8 and older The City of Aspen takes kids ages 8 and up out on the real rocks of Independence Pass. No experience or technical climbing equipment is needed to participate. Learn the basics of climbing safety, belaying, knots, rappelling and leave no trace principals of outdoor recreation. We only do top rope climbing on harnesses in the outdoor setting, and all participates will wear helmets. All guides are AMGA SPI certified and have first aid training. All trips will meet and return to the Red Brick facility and transportation will be provided. Please register early to be assured of a spot. Registration: 970-920-5140 or online at: aspenrecreation.com. For information on rock climbing classes and activities for 4-7yr olds please go to the website.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Aug 24 – End of school year 2018 Times: Wednesday – 1:40pm – 5:30pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 3:15pm – 5:30pm Cost: Wednesdays: $20 All other days $15 Ages: 5-11 years old Come play with the Aspen Recreation Department Afterschool Club, a state-licensed program for youth 5-11yrs.

Program will include homework help and lots of fun recreational activities. Things to bring: Snacks, Homework, Proper Attire for Daily Activities (Swim suit, towel, warms clothes, etc). All participants meet in the cafeteria of the Aspen Elementary School after school.

New! Strider 2 Pedal Program Tuesdays, July 11 – August 8 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location › Red Brick Recreation Center Ages:3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs Cost: $100 for 5 days. $25/day drop in. Max 6 kids.

90 minute clinics to be held from 4:30 – 6:00pm. All participants must have their own bike and wear a helmet.

Strider to Rider 3-4 yrs: Class consists of fun drills and games to develop balance, coordination and bike handling.

Pedal Riders: 4-5 yrs: Class consists of moving from the strider bike to the pedal bike using balance and handling.

Explorer Riders: 5-6 yrs: Class consists of riders with strong enough skills to go on a local adventure with a coach and their friends.

Summer Swim Lessons July to September Location › ARC Times vary The Aspen Recreation Centers offers group and private swimming lessons for kids. All lessons meet four times per session.

Visit our website for more information. Please call 544-4100 to inquire about private lessons.

The Aspen Recreation Department has even more youth activities to choose from, please go to our website to learn more. Programs are subject to change.

ASPEN RECREATION CENTER (THE ARC) 970.544.4100

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0861 Maroon Creek Rd • Aspen, CO, 81611 aspenrecreation.com

SNOWMASS

SNOWMASS VILLAGE PARKS, RECREATION & TRAILS

Summer Camp

Adult Fitness Classes

Monday - Friday June 5- August 23 Recreation Center Ages: 5 -14

Monday - Friday, All Day Cost: $15 Sunrise, Adaptive and All Level Yoga.

TRX, Indoor Cycling, HIIT, Power Pilates, Sports Conditioning, Pilates

Swimming Lessons

Birthday Parties

Monday - Thursday July - September Parent Child through Level 4 American Red Cross learn to swim programming. All sessions are made up of 6, 45 minute classes for $105.

Pool Party, Climbing Party, Bounce House Party and Ultimate Party packages available. Prices and times are dependent upon packages.

Mountain Biking

Tennis

August 7 - 17 Ages: First through Fourth Grades Empowering youth through the sport of cycling. Each camp will cover technical mountain bike skills in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Detailed clinic curriculum and offering can be found online.

For Adults Clinics - Monday through Thursday, 8:00 & 9:00AM Match Play - Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:00PM Cost: $15

2835 Brush Creek Road Snowmass Village, CO 81615 snowmassrecreation.com 970.922.2240

B A S A LT

Tennis @ The Basalt Tennis Courts at Basalt Middle School Tiny Tots and Youth Tennis: Wednesdays & Fridays Session 2: July 12 - 28 Session 3: August 2 - August 18 Times: 5-6 yrs old, 3:30-4:30PM 7-11 yrs 4:30-5:30PM Cost: $40

Intermediate Tennis Players ages 11-13 Times: 9:00AM- 12:00PM Dates: July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28 We will be working on serve, forehand/ backhand and volley. We are getting away from just being baseline hard hitters. Lots and lots of drill work followed by chalk talk.

Cost: $85.00

Youth Hiking Adventures (Ages 8 - 15) Session I: Thursday, July 20 Eagle Lake (6 miles round trip) Session II: Thursday, August 17 Thomas Lake (7 miles round trip) Times: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Cost: $45

BASALT RECREATION CENTER 101 Midland Avenue • Basalt, CO 970.927.8214 x 400 basaltexpressrec.org

Youth Tennis Camps Mondays & Fridays 4:00 - 7:00PM for Ages 6 - 12 Each camp is 3 hours long and includes pizza, tennis instruction and swimming at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center.

High School Tennis Players ages 14-17 Times: 9:00AM- 12:00PM Dates: August 7-11, August 14-18 Open to all high school tennis players who want to play on their high school team.

We will be covering strategy, specialty shots and net play.

Cost: $85.00

Hiking adventures are about encouraging children to explore some of the beauty that makes us appreciate the amazing valley we live in.

We will learn about flora and fauna and how we can take care of our beautiful natural resources. Our first hike on July 20 we will go above Ruedi Reservoir to Eagle Lake. Next on August 17 we will take to the hills to climb to the base of Sopris and Thomas Lake. The beautiful wildflowers will keep us entertained for the whole trip up. Both of these hikes are relatively easy and beautiful!

Please call or e-mail for instructions on how to prepare your child for the day of hiking and to pre-register!

Yoga and Art in the Park

Yoga and Art in the Park

Session II: July 12, 19, 26 Session III: August 2, 9, 16 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ the Lion's Park band shell Cost: $35 per session includes materials This is an opportunity for your child to learn the various yoga poses and then translate their experience into a unique drawing. 3 classes per monthly session.

No experience necessary.

Session II: July 12, 19, 26 Session III: August 2, 9, 16 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ the Lion's Park band shell Cost: $35 per session includes materials This is an opportunity for your child to learn the various yoga poses and then translate their experience into a unique drawing. 3 classes per monthly session.

No experience necessary.

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CROWN M O U N TA I N PA R K Golf in the Park

Saturday, July 8 Ages: All Cost: FREE 9:00AM

BMX State Race

Saturday, July 29 Ages: All Cost: FREE 10:00AM

Kids ROUGH MUDDER Saturday, August 24 Ages: All Cost: FREE 11:00AM

SERIOUSLY AMAZING PARTY RENTALS Bubbleballs

Foam Machine

Cost: $200/hour Bubble balls are great for bachelorette & bachelor parties, corporate team building, birthday parties, and special events. This is a great way to have fun, without worrying about getting hurt. If rented at Crown Mountain Park this includes exclusive use of a soccer field.

Cost: $200/hour (Includes machine & gel) Mini Cannon: Shoots 40 feet long and 30 feet high. Great for large events or parties.

Large Foam Machine: Covers a 30ft x 30 ft area 4ft high. Great for little kids wanting to swimming through foam.

Obstacle Course & Bounce House

The Pavilion

Cost: $200/ for 3 hours Includes 7 Pop Up Obstacles, 4 Vertical Obstacles 2 Block Obstacles, 1 Tunnel Climbing Wall and Slide

Cost: $20/hour Free lawn games with rental (Bochee Ball, Spike Ball, Ladder Toss, Cornhole).

CROWN MOUNTAIN PARK 501 Eagle County Drive, El Jebel, CO 81623 crownmtnpark.org 970.963.6030

C ARBONDALE

CARBONDALE RECREATION CENTER 567 Colorado Avenue • Carbondale, CO 970.510.1290 carbondalerec.com 14

Motion Monday

Pee Wee Football

Mondays, 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM (except Labor Day) Ages: 1 - 6 Cost: $5 member/$6 non-member/Play Care Punch Pass Motion Monday will continue through the summer!

Please remember this is a parent-supervised program.

We will set up the bounce house, obstacle courses, sports equipment, and other fun toys. Bikes, scooters, etc are all welcome to be ridden in our gym!

11:00 - 11:30AM September 5 -12 Ages 3 - 5years Cost: $45/includes kit Registration Deadline: Friday, August 18 An introductory football program. Parents will interact and learn how to teach their child football skills including: passing, kicking, and punting. Kids get a football, flag belt, kicking tee and practice cones.

Volleyball Skills Camp

Basketball Skills Camp

July 24 - 27 1:00 - 3:00PM Ages: 7 - 10 Cost: $80 Registration Deadline: Monday, July 17 Bump, Set, Spike! This four-day camp will cover all the basics of volleyball—indoor and out! Using both an outdoor sand volleyball court, as well as an indoor volleyball court, we will cover passing, serving, setting, and hitting. Must sign up for full camp7

July 31-August 3 Ages: 7 - 10 Cost: $80 Registration Deadline: Monday, July 24 Brush up on your basketball skills before our youth league rolls around again. Practice skills both on our indoor basketball court at the Rec Center, and the outdoor court at Miners Park. Practice passing, shooting, and dribbling. Participate in fun drills and skills activities, and play in real games. Must sign up for full camp.

All Star Sports Camp

Introduction to Pickleball

August 7 - 10 1:00 - 3:00PM Ages: 7 - 10 Cost: $80 Registration Deadline: Monday, July 31 Explore a plethora of different sports with our All-Star Sports Camp! Each day we will learn and play a variety of different sports and activities such as: Soccer, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Pickleball, and many more!

August 1 - 17, 9:00 - 9:45 AM Ages: 5 - 8 Cost: $30 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 25 Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, and is fun for people of all skill levels and ages. Learn rules and scoring while practicing basic stroke fundamentals, serving, ground strokes, and volley. Location: Darien Pickleball and Tennis Courts

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Preschool Learn to Swim

Parent Child Learn to Swim

Level 1 Learn to Swim

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30 PM April 4 - 13 Ages: 4 - 5 Cost: $30 member, $40 non-member Preschool students will develop positive and safe practices around the water. Skills include using arms and legs with support and blowing bubbles for 3 seconds.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00 - 10:30AM / July 11 - 20 5:15 - 5:45PM / August 1 - 10 Learn how to safely work with your child in the water.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5:15 - 5:45 PM July 11 - 20 / August 1 - 10 Level 1 participants will be introduced to basic skills, working toward water competency.

Level 2 Learn to Swim

Level 3 Learn to Swim

Level 4 Learn to Swim

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5:15 - 5:45 PM / July 11 - 20 6:00 - 6:30 PM / August 1 - 10 Level 2 participants will increase skills on front and back, and move toward independent aquatic locomotion.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30 PM / July 11 - 20 10:00 - 10:30 AM / August 1 - 10 Level 3 students will learn to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke, as well as various kicks and entry techniques.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30 PM / July 11 - 20 10:00 - 10:30 AM / August 1 - 10 Improving the swimming stroke proficiency and swim longer distances.

Rec Camp

Junior Lifeguarding

Intramural Volleyball

Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00 PM / July 14 - 18 Ages: Kindergarten to 5th Grade Action packed camp, both indoors and outdoors.

Mondays - Fridays / July 7 - 28 11:00AM - 1:00PM Mandatory pre-course session on Friday, July 7th.

Mondays, Wednesdays / July 24 - September 4 4:30 - 6:00PM Ages: 5th and 6th Grade Girls Warm ups, drills practices, and scrimmages.

Youth Climbing Classes

Tennis

Preschool Special Events!

Monday / Wednesdays July 10 - August 2 Morning times vary depending on age group Ages: 5 - 8 Utilizing the new international guidelines for court size and balls. Parents are encouraged to come to class and learn alongside their children.

Wednesday, July 12, 11:00AM - 1:30 PM Wednesday, July 26, 11:00AM - 1:00 PM Ages: 3 - 6 Experience a sampling of what recreation has to offer.

Face painting, craft making, bounce house. Adult must accompany.

Mondays July 7 - August 18 4:30 - 5:30PM for Ages 5 - 8 5:30 - 6:30PM for Ages 9 - 12

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Lemon+Dill

Corn Salad

THAT EVEN KIDS MIGHT E AT

I N GR EDI EN T S DRESSING 3 tbs. fresh dill chopped 3 tbs. fresh cilantro chopped Juice of 4 - 5 ripe lemons (about 5 Tbs.) Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tsp. honey or sugar (optional) 3 -4 Tbs. Olive VEGETABLES 1 red bell pepper diced 1 can black beans, rinsed 4 -5 ears fresh corn cut off cob 4 green onions diced 1/2 to 1 whole red onion finely diced (to taste) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 green onions diced

HOW TO This recipe is all about your preferences. Adjust the seasonings, lemon to oil ratio and optional sweetener to your liking. It is so great because after you've done all the hard work chopping it keeps really well in the fridge without getting soggy. Kids enjoy the many colors, little small bites and well‌if they are picky an ingredient can easily be picked around.

THERE ARE 3 RULES WITH THIS RECIPE: 1. You absolutely must mix the "dressing" in the bowl first, before putting in the many veggies.

2. Don't skimp on the lemon.

3. Quality veggies in full summer ripeness are of course the best!

STEP ONE: Mix all of the dressing ingredients in a large Tupperware that has a lid for storing once done.

STEP TWO: Finely dice all veggie ingredients and throw them in the Tupperware. Mix and enjoy! This salad tastes even better once it has been in the fridge for an hour or more.

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Local finds

Two local artisans making cool stuff for cool kids.

VIOLA HALE is a Colorado craft artist and owner of Viola Studio.

She fashions her original designs by hand from high quality materials. Soft handcrafted dolls, animal toys made of recycled premium wool sweaters, unique nursery decor, children’s apparel and more. Every piece is designed and handmade from start to finish with care by Viola in her Carbondale studio boutique.

“I enjoy making heirloom quality creations for everyone, driven by the pursuit of fine craftsmanship, creativity, and imagination.”

Viola Studio products can be found online at ViolaStudio.etsy, as well as in museum stores, select boutiques and art shows.

This summer you can meet Viola and her creations at the Aspen Saturday Market and Vail Farmers Market and Art Show Sundays.

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NEW JAMMIES has happily made its home in the Roaring Fork Valley since 2008. Founder, Nicole Ludlow, envisions a world for our children that is pure and simple and where every child is happy and healthy. New Jammies is the result of that vision offering 100% pure, natural organic cotton pajamas and layette. As a designer, Nicole loves developing simple ideas into colorful, playful images that send children off to dream each and every night. “I love the first sketch, to creating a textile pattern, to finding the right color combinations that bring my pajamas to life in the final garment design. There is a joy in knowing children will sleep cozy and comfy in their New Jammies, while we’ve also managed to be responsible stewards of our environment by supporting organic farming through our manufacturing process.” , says Nicole.

New Jammies continues to grow through amazing partnerships with over 400 domestic and international retailers including some of our favorite local boutiques here in the valley: AS Organics of Aspen, Sawyer’s Closet of Carbondale, and Avalanche Ranch of Redstone. Let’s give our children a good night’s sleep and a world worth inheriting.

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Sweet Summertime A PAPER MACHE WATERMELON BOWL

SON YA TAY LOR MOORE YELLOW C ANARY ART STUDIO, BASALT

S T EP BY S T EP • Mix up papier-mâché . The good ol' fashioned recipe works best: flour and water. It should be the consistency of thick pancake batter. Experiment! If it turns out too runny add flour, too thick add water. Kids love to do the mixing!

• Cut one of the newspapers into long and short strips.

• Blow up the balloon to desired size (do you want a big watermelon bowl or small?)

• Choose a flat surface as your work space, outside if possible.

• Spread the second newspaper on your work space.

• Dip newspaper strips in the papier-mâché. A thin coat works best.

Drop the wet newspaper strip over the top section of your ballon.

• Repeat until the entire top section of the balloon is covered.

• Papier- mâché a second layer.

• Let dry overnight • Pop the balloon if it hasn't already popped naturally.

• Now comes the fun! Paint the entire bottom and inside rim green, then paint a stripe of pink, finish off by painting the rest red.

Once the red has dried paint the black seeds.

• Display your bowl in a place where it can be enjoyed all summer long!

SU PPL IE S 2 newspapers, scissors, flour, water, a large bowl, spoon, a balloon, green, pink, red and black acrylic paint, paint brushes

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Health Notes

I N A D DI T IO N T O M P ' S PA R E N T I N G T O O L B OX , I N H E A LT H N O T E S W E S I M P L Y P R E S E N T S O M E I D E A S A N D R E S OU RC E S F O R YOU R C ON S I D E R AT ION . T H E Y A R E N O T E S ON FA M I L Y W E L L N E S S A N D P RO DUC T S F O R YOU T O E VA LUAT E F O R YOU R OW N FA M I L Y I N YOU R OW N WA Y !

COD LIVER OIL For centuries people around the world have been taking cod liver oil as a daily dietary supplement. Before our modern times, children commonly suffered from bone deficiencies, such as Rickets. Cod liver oil became the best defense against this and other types of disease. To this day experts still agree that its benefits are many. In the winter months the family might need a little boost of Vitamin D and Cod Liver Oil is an excellent source for this. In the summer months sunshine isn’t a problem in western Colorado, but we can still benefit from its rich nutrients.

Here is an important thing to know about cod liver oil as a parent. It doesn't taste bad! In fact, quality, refined oil doesn't have much flavor at all. Try taking it in liquid form together as a family as part of your mealtime routine or experiment with taking the chewables.

CARLSON BRAND

We’ve taste tested this one in particular and it is surprisingly mild. No fishy taste and just a hint of lemon. Purchase locally at Natural Grocers (Glenwood), Whole Foods (Basalt) and other grocers for around $28.

One bottle will last months.

O M E G A - 3 FAT T Y AC I D S Omega-3 fatty acids can help aid cognitive development, reduce inflammation and asthma, and boost coordination as well as general growth.

BOOSTING IMMUNITY Supplementing with cod liver oil decreased trips to the doctor for upper respiratory illnesses by 36 to 58 percent, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

V I TA M I N S A In infants and children, vitamin A is essential to support rapid growth and to help combat infections.

It aids tissue and bone repair, healthy skin, eyes, and immune responses according to the WHO. V I TA M I N D Vitamin D plays a part in the bone-building process by helping the body to absorb calcium. It supports the immune system, insulin production and cell growth.

DHA DHA supports neurological health and brain development which is why it is a particularly critical fat for babies and young children whose brains are developing rapidly. DHA is often added to infant formulas.

DISCLAIMERS Cod liver oil is generally regarded as safe as long as your child takes it in the recommended amounts, as specified on the product label. Always speak to your doctor and read product labels thoroughly before taking a new supplement.

Don’t take cod liver oil if you are pregnant.

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Health Notes

M O U N TA I N - PA R E N T. C O M

SODIUM

We sampled common kids foods to see how much sodium is in a serving. Just because a brand is organic doesn’t at all mean that it contains less salt or less processed sugar than other brands.

DAV E’S K ILLE R BRE A D 190 mg NEWMAN’S OWN MARINARA 490 mg for half a cup ANNIE’S MAC N’ CHEESE 510 mg per 1 cup

Mountain Parent culled some data from the USDA, World Health Organization, American Heart Association and the CDC to understand more about daily sodium guidelines for children. According to the CDC, about 9 in 10 children in the US eat more sodium than recommended. It’s easy to see why. We sampled some common foods that kids love and eat often. It’s amazing how much sneaky sodium we find in staples such as bread, cheese and sauces. No need to go crazy stressing over sodium but here is some food for thought.

The maximum recommended amount of salt for babies and children is: • under 12 months – 400 mg • 1 to 3 years – 800 mg • 4 to 6 years –1200 mg • 7 to 10 years – 2000 mg • 11 years and over –2400 mg

SMOKED UNCURED DELI HAM 440 MG for 2 oz. (which is about 4 - 6 slices) NOOSA R A SBE RRY YOGUR T 55mg for 4 oz.

PEPPERONI PIZZA SLICE 390 mg - 600mg per slice HOT DOGS 350 - 500 mg per hot dog HEINZ KETCHUP 190 mg for 1 Tbsp.

CO T TAG E C H E E S E 360 mg for 1/2 cup

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HOT DOG WINNERS

Hot dogs on the lower side of sodium contain under 400mg of salt, which is 50% of the recommended sodium per for a 3 year old. Applegate and Coleman are winning our “lower” sodium category.

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M O U N TA I N - PA R E N T. C O M

FIRST AID A well stocked medicine cabinet can be a real blessing when a minor emergency happens.

If you are dealing with a screaming child with a bad case of road rash, the last thing you want to be doing is scrounging around all over your house for the right supplies.

Keeping a travel size first aid kit in the car or even your bike trailer is also a great idea. Be sure to store first-aid kits in places that are out of children’s reach but easily accessible for adults. Check the kit every couple months for expired medications and missing supplies.

Of course knowing how to use what's in the kit is important! Many store bought first aid kits come with helpful manuals and recommendations. In addition to the “must know” tactics of child & infant CPR, and the Heimlich Maneuver, the next thing you’ll want to learn is about how to dress a wound.

Kids get banged up! Ask your doctor and do some reading.

ME4KIDZ

Find this Medibag First Aid Kit at Me4kids.com for only $15.

It is stocked with kid size band-aids and even fun stickers to use a distraction. It is for basic scrapes, etc.

It does not include any medications.

MEDICINE CABINET & F I R S T- A D K I T L I S T M E D I C AT I O N S Choosing which medications you’ll give your kids is a very personal choice but here are a few to consider keeping around: Benadryl, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Cough Syrup. Allergy eye drops.

Activated charcoal. Tums or Rolaids.

Purchase the children’s dosage type and read dosing instructions.

FOR DRESSING WOUNDS Adhesive tape. Cotton balls and swabs. Bandages and band-aids in lots of sizes. Gauze pads. Petroleum jelly.

Ace bandage. Butterfly bandages.

A N T I S E P T I C S & A N T I H I S TA M I N E S Neosporin, Calamine Lotion, Hydrocortisone cream FOR CLEANING WOUNDS Hydrogen peroxide. Disinfectant and alcohol wipes, for minor cuts and scrapes. Soap.

TOOLS Tweezers. Thermometer. Nasal aspirator.

Small scissors and magnifying glass. Small flashlight.

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N O M E T H O D , B E L I E F, O R PA R E N T I N G S T Y L E I S R I G H T F O R E V E R YO N E O R P E R F E C T. N O L E A R N I N G S T Y L E , T A C T I C O R G A M E I S F O R E V E R Y K I D .

M P ’ S T O O L B OX M I N I - S E C T I O N I S A L L A B O U T I D E A S . P E R H A P S YO U ’ L L P I C K U P A T O O L F O R YO U R O W N PA R E N T I N G T O O L B OX - O R N O T ! T H I S I S S U E ' S T O O L B OX H A S S O M E H E L P F U L L E A R N I N G I D E A S .

SNEAKY

SKILLS LENA FISHMAN FOUNDER, KOAL A COACH, ASPEN, CO

Play around with these stress-free learning activities that will prepare children of any age to enter the coming school year with confidence, ready to learn and grow!

PRESCHOOL Preschoolers are naturally curious and eager to learn everything! Take advantage of these years by incorporating learning activities into your summer routines. The goal for the preschool years is to get the brain ready to learn how to read and work with numbers. This means working on pre-reading skills such as rhyming, alphabet letter identification and number sense.

ALPHABET POPSICLES Cool off this summer with a refreshing and educational Alphabet Popsicle! Children love to make their own alphabet popsicles.

Pour popsicle mix of choice into a cup or mold. Have kids throw edible alphabet letters in the mix. You can find these most places you find cake decorations (grocery stores, Target, etc.). As the kids toss in letters talk about the name of the letter, the sound it makes and words that start with that letter. Place a popsicle stick or spoon in the liquid and freeze. When the pops are ready, challenge kids to call out the letters as they enjoy the popsicle, all while encouraging alphabet learning at the same time!

RHYMING HIKES Hiking with kids is the perfect opportunity for rhyming. Rhyming while hiking not only works on this essential pre-reading skill, it also helps distract kids from complaining and encourages them to appreciate the surrounding beauty! As you hike the trail, ask kids to point out something they notice.

Then, as a family, work together to generate as many words as possible that rhyme with the item that your child noticed. For example, if your child calls out ‘tree’, you can spend several minutes listing words that rhyme with it: bee, knee, free, see, ski, pee (ha!)

MASSAGE MATH Sometimes a parent just needs to rest for a few minutes. This usually happens exactly when preschoolers demand attention! Try this: Place a blanket outside in a shady spot. Cuddle with your child on the blanket, close your eyes, and play Massage Math.

Write secret numbers on your child’s back with your finger. See if they can guess the number you are writing. Give them clues by tapping on their back with the number of taps corresponding to the number you wrote. This game requires children to pay attention, count, and understand how big and small different numbers are. Switch places and have your child write numbers on your back --- this way, you get to rest for a little longer!

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SNEAKY SKILLS… fun learning any time

ELEMENTARY During the elementary school years, children vastly expand their critical thinking capacities and overall skills. Developmental leaps are made by frequently engaging with words and numbers. Sneaking in a few math, reading, and writing opportunities throughout the summer will help students enter the upcoming school year confident and ready to learn.

CALENDAR CLASSROOM Time management skills are essential for a kid’s future school and life success.

Use a large wall calendar to help children understand what a year looks like and how long the summer months truly are.

Figure out how many total days of summer vacation there will be and then do a daily subtraction problem to see how many days are left before school starts or another major event. Use the calendar to practice writing skills as well. Children can write all over the calendar noting important events such as: Camp starts, Grandma visits, or Swim lessons! It’s also fun to have kids make up special or silly days each week to add to the calendar: Family Movie night, Read to the Dog Night, Ice Cream Tuesdays!

READING TO THE ROSES It’s essential to practice reading in as many low-stress situations as possible.

Sometimes, creating a silly scenario helps.

One idea is to conduct a family experiment to find out if a plant will grow more if you read to it! First, have your child choose two plants. Then have your child measure and record the date as well as the heights of each plant. Throughout the summer your child should only read to one designated plant. After each reading session, both plants should be measured. Gardens are relaxing and plants are happy to listen to young readers without judgement, corrections or added pressure. Although reading will not actually affect plant growth; if this experiment is performed diligently throughout the summer, your child’s reading growth will definitely be measurable!

SWIMMING MATH One of the essential conditions for becoming mathematically proficient is the ability to quickly access the answers to math facts. The only way for many children to achieve rapid recall with math facts is through continual review. Summer is an ideal time to increase math fact fluency so that children are primed to learn new mathematical information and procedures when the school year begins. For example, it’s easy and fun to incorporate math into pool time. Challenge children to swim across the pool (5+4) times, or (3x4) times.

Have kids see how long they can tread water by counting by threes, sixes or thirteens!

After tossing several dive sticks into the pool, shout out a math fact, like (7-4) or (9 ÷ 3). Swimmers need to dive and pick up the corresponding number of objects.

MIDDLE The middle school years can present a challenging time when students are navigating between childhood and adolescence.

During the school year, it is not uncommon for students to feel stressed by demands from teachers and parents. Keeping skills sharp over the summer will help reduce stress that arises with the approach of the next school year. Find creative, stress-free ways to encourage middle schoolers to synthesize their learning in a way that empathizes with the demands of the school year!

SLEEPING IN IS A WIN Negotiating the demands of an entire school year is exhausting! Sometimes, middle schoolers just need some time to recover and sleep in during the summer.

Instead of nagging them about the amount of time they are ‘wasting,’ use it as a way to keep up their math skills. Every time they wake up past a reasonable morning hour, ask them to figure out the fraction of the day they slept. Or, calculate the percentage of the week they slept. For a slightly bigger challenge, compare the ratio of waking hours to sleeping hours over the course of the entire summer!

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FAMILY BOOK CLUB One of the bothersome aspects of school for students is lack of autonomy. Under the constant demands of homework and tests, they don't get to choose what they study or when. Summer is a time when a middle schooler can be afforded the opportunity to experience the joys of self-directed learning. Have middle schoolers assign a book to the entire family to read. Go out for a family dinner and discuss the book together!

CAMPING CALCULATION Instead of dragging your middle schooler on the family camping trip, put them in charge of planning it! First, encourage your child to investigate camp sites and pick a location. Then, ask them to figure out what gear is needed, make a packing list, and calculate the amount of food needed based on the number of campers and days.

Encourage map reading, organizational lists and research as part of the project.

If they seem really motivated ask them to research some local history to share with the family once they arrive.

HIGH SCHOOL High School is a time to practice being independent while still benefitting from the safety net of living with your family. It is the time to synthesize the information that has been learned in school and use it to become an active participant in the broader world.

STRAVA SCHOOL Indulge a teenager’s need to be connected to a social media community, but at the same time, encourage them to get outdoors, explore the world, and challenge themselves physically as well as mathematically! Buy teenagers a summer subscription to Strava, a website and mobile app used to track athletic activity via GPS. Have teenagers collect and analyze the stats and data generated by their physical activity. Challenge teenagers to understand the physics that the application uses to figure out power!

DO SOMETHING Over summer vacation, teenagers can make a difference in their community and the world. The website www.dosomething. org activates millions of young people in every US area code and in 131 countries!

The organization provides service projects that engage a variety of interests and easily fit into any teenager’s schedule. Website users are guided to pick an issue, a time commitment (starting at one hour) and finally a type of action. Projects can be documented through a blog, social media or a journal.

CITIZEN SCIENTIST Teenagers have spent several years learning information about the world. Becoming a citizen scientist provides a unique opportunity to be part of the discovery of new knowledge. The website S C I S TA R T E R .

C O M allows users to find an array of research investigations taking place in their area, as well as track their contributions.

Some of the studies focus on the specific habitat of Colorado like the Bald Eagle count. Other studies can be researched from anywhere, like scanning the realm beyond Neptune for new planets. A citizen science project can involve one person or millions of people collaborating towards a common goal. astronomy, medicine, computer science, statistics, psychology, genetics, engineering and many more.

ABOUT KOALA COACHING Mountain Parent met up with Lena Fishman who splits her time between Aspen and Denver. Lena decided to put her years of education experience towards Koala Coach. It is a new education company inspired by nature’s design of the koala’s pouch: a system that allows a parent to care for a child’s needs while going about daily activity. She says that Koala prepares parents to integrate simple, playful learning into their busy schedules. The tactics help enhance a child’s reading, writing and math skills with creative, stress-free activities that fit into real life.

Koala demonstrates activities for subscribers through short teaching videos and idea write-ups, with new content added every month. Parents can subscribe to Koala Coach at www.koalacoach.com

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for children and parents alike. Maybe you’re concerned that a lecture on relativity or some other lofty idea will be too much for your kid to understand, and that’s a legitimate concern. What’s the point of bringing your kid to a lecture where they won’t understand enough to actually learn anything? Well let me tell you, as a kid who went to these lectures, the ones that were most memorable and had the biggest impact on me were the ones where I understood the least. It’s fun to learn a nice, neat fact, like the sky is blue because particles in the air refract the light, but what about the old adage, “always leave them wanting more”?

DEAR PARENTS OF THE ROARING FORK VALLEY, You may find yourself wondering, as my parents did, how to encourage and foster a scientific interest and curiosity in your children. Perhaps, your kid is starting to ask tough questions like, “why is the sky blue?”, “how far away are the stars?”, “What’s that constellation called?”, “why do things fall?” and you can only google so many answers for them. You want to find a way for them to keep learning about science, and more importantly, you want to fan that spark of curiosity into a burning passion to find the answers to all of life’s big questions. After all, a child’s curiosity and wonder at the world are incredible things.

As one of those children (albeit a bit older now) I can point to one specific thing my parents did that had the biggest impact on me: My parents regularly took me to the Physics BBQs at the Aspen Science Center. As a young kid with a growing interest in science and a desire to know how everything works, these were the highlight of my week during the summer. As good as the burgers were, I was more interested in watching dry ice smoke flow through the ditch, and I was always one of the first ones to grab a seat for the evening’s highlight: a free lecture from a renowned physicist.

Of all the BBQs my parents took me to one that really stands out in my mind was a lecture on Einstein’s theories of relativity that, in all honesty, mostly went so far over my head that I hardly retained a thing, but it gave me a peak at a whole universe of amazing things to learn. If you want to keep your child curious, don’t give them answers, give them more questions. Show them how many questions there are for them to ask, and how many questions we still don’t have answers to, and maybe they’ll just keep asking. It worked out pretty well for me; my parents started taking me to the physics BBQs in elementary school, and now I’m studying physics at CU Boulder with plans to spend the rest of my life asking questions.

What made these lectures so great was that they were always given in a way that everyone could understand them, while still being intriguing

C ALEB WE XLER VALLEY NATIVE AND CURRENT STUDENT AT CU-BOULDER

ASPEN CENTER FOR SCIENCE

SUMMER PHYSICS BBQs These Wednesday night family BBQs feature an outdoor picnic for families, complete with liquid nitrogen ice cream, hands-on science demonstrations, experiments and games, and a brief lecture by visiting physicists tailored to families and school-age children.

Learn about dark matter and quarks while eating your hamburger and chips!

Wednesdays through August 9th 5:oo pm to 7:oo pm Visit aspensciencecenter.org for locations and more information

A B O V E Caleb and his father Brian Wexler together at a Dead and Co. concert in June.

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PLAYGROUNDS LOC AL GEMS FROM NEW C A STLE TO A SPEN

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WAGNER & TOT LOT PARKS

Herron

Tot Lot Park is a hidden gem found off Buena Vista Drive and Cemetery Lane. This park has a large open lawn area with a playground catered to the younger children. You will find a full sized basketball court, picnic table, rest room and benches you can enjoy when you find this fun intimate park.

On Neale Street. One of Aspen's most popular parks used by the locals and their kids. On any given day you will find people in this park playing in the lazy river on the wood playground structure or picnicking with family..

Snyder Park

Triangle

Located on Midland Ave. Another hidden gem!

The first thing you will find is a beautiful pond and waterfall that makes a very intimate setting for any user. Further in the park there is a playground, picnic table, parking, rest room, and benches within the park for you to use at your leisure.

Triangle Park is a small neighborhood park designed around the young ones. The playground is designed and made for the infant to the toddler age group.

Everything is small just for them. This small park has a great lawn space throughout most of the park. You can also find a picnic table and benches around the park to rest and relax with your little one.

Yellow Brick Building

Willa

Corner of Bleeker and Garmisch. Accompanied by an abundance of shade, Yellow Brick Park is located just north of the downtown core. This park is adjacent to the Yellow Brick Day School and has an epic playground for most age ranges.

Willa Park is located off of Gibson Avenue at the Centennial Apartment Complex just north of town. This very simple small park just contains a playground for the 5 year olds and up.

Pedestrian Mall / Wagner

Harmony

350 E Durant Ave . This is a very popular playground area within the pedestrian walking mall. Come and bring your kids, dogs, or lunch and enjoy one of Aspen's iconic parks with breath taking views of Aspen Mountain.

Truly a place of beauty, Harmony park is located adjacent to the Burlingame neighborhood. It includes a 1/2 acre play lawn, age separated play areas, naturalistic water features, picnic table areas, native landscape zones and large land forms that can function as sledding hills in wintertime.

Waite Robison

Ute

Waite Robinson Park is a neighborhood park comprised of a half basketball court area and a playground area. This park is located off of Doolittle Drive just past Aspen Valley Hospital on the left hand side. Within this park you can find numerous benches to sit and enjoy your lunch. Perfect spot for small birthday parties or get together.

Ute Park is located adjacent to the Ute Cemetery on Ute Avenue east of the downtown area. Ute Park offers a very secluded setting with a picnic table and a playground area. This park is walking access only.

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SNOWMASS Rodeo Park

At the Rodeo Lot and Rec Center

Town Center Near the Town Park Station

Snowmass Chapel 5307 Owl Creek Road

Cathy Robinson

Off Owl Creek Road

Yarrow

At junction of Brush Creek + Owl Creek Trails

Snowmass Skate

By the Rodeo parking lot

SNOWMASS PARKS AS EXPECTED . . . ARE BREATHTAKING

The ropes course at Snowmass Chapel is a thrill. The climbing rocks and tree towers near the Rec Center are just plain cool.

B A S A LT Arbaney

600 Elk Run

Cliff Park Homestead Drive and Sopris Drive

Grace Shehi Bike Park 600 Southside Drive Behind Basalt High School

Linear

East Valley Road-Willits

Triangle

East Valley Road and Harris Street

Wildwood

Meadowview Lane and Summerset Lane

BASALT PARKS ARE LUSH AND VARIED

From the bike park, to a playful water fountain to wooded timber beams, Basalt offers some incredible playgrounds.

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C ARBONDALE + REDSTONE Redstone Town Park

Downtown Redstone. River frontage, swing set and playground.

Gianetti Park Village Road. Amazing shade. Locals favorite!

Miners Park Barber Dr. Swing set and Playground (Structures for Ages 2-5 and 5-12).

Colorado Meadows

Mesa Verde. Neighborhood secret.

Playground and swings.

Hendrick Ranch

Hendrick Drive. Infant and child swings and playset.

Sopris Park

Carbondale's flagship playground.

River Valley Ranch x 2!

CARBONDALE AND REDSTONE HAVE SOME TRUE GEMS

Redstone's playground area is spectacular and often forgotten about. Carbondale has such great variety it is hard to choose.

Enter off Hwy 133. Hidden away with a beautiful, rustic feel. Smaller playset park also on Crystal Bridge Drive.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Axtell Park

Near 11th and Cooper.

Cardiff Glen Off of Airport Road.

Gregory Park

Off of Center Drive.

Sayre Park

Large park off Grand Avenue downtown

Three Mile Park

Hidden away on Mountain Drive

Two Rivers

Devereux Rd. Large, green, on river

Veltus/ Kiwanis Park

Midland Avenue near the river

Vogelaar Park

Near School Street near the river

GLENWOOD'S PLAYGROUNDS ARE OFTEN NEAR THE RIVER AND OFFER NEEDED SHADE Playgrounds in Glenwood are clean and represent a variety climbing and slide equipment.

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NEWCASTLE Kay Williams Park

ages 2 -5 and hosts Preschool on Wheels a few times a week

Grand River Park

great for ages 2 to 12. CR 335.

Hot Shot Park

hosts many activities. South Wild Horse Drive.

Burning Mountain Park

great for ages 2 to 12. Jasper Ward Avenue.

New Castle Sports Park

under construction - opening fall 2017

NEW CASTLE PARKS ARE SPORTY AND ARE WELL MAINTAINED

New Castle is all about great infrastructure these days and their park system is top notch.

A big thanks to our Playgrounds Guide Sponsor:

SGM is the largest full-service engineering f irm in Wes tern Colorado, providing civil, structural, and MEP engineering, along with consulting and sur veying ser vices for public and private clients. For 30 years SGM has contributed engineering solutions to Wes tern Slope communities, providing large-firm resources with small-firm, personalized ser vice. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs with regional offices in Grand Junction, Gunnison, Salida, Durango, Aspen a n d M40 e e ke r.

"As Town Eng ineer, SGM has suppor ted the g rowth of New Castle for almost as long as the company has been around. It has been ver y g ratif ying to par tner with the Town to enhance the vibranc y of neighborhoods through the addition of parks and playg rounds. V IX , Alder, Grand River, Coal Ridge, Rollie Gordon, Hot Shot, and soon Lakota- -all play an active par t in New Castle’s vast parks and rec reation net work, providing connectivit y on a number of levels." [ JEFF SIMONSON, PE, CIVIL ENGINEER ]

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FOREST KINDERGARTEN We are now accepting enrollment for children ages 4-6 in this unique outdoor-based educational model. Located on twelve picturesque acres of open space in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, our outdoor classroom provides opportunities for children to explore the natural world while developing their curiosity, capacity for critical thinking, and connection to the rhythms of nature.

Where nature is our classroom

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The Gift of Dance The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet offers an array of classes for students ages 3 & up in four locations throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Enrollment opens July 10 for current students and July 24 for new students. Participating ballet students ages 5 & up can sign up to be in The Nutcracker by September 22.

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We Love Our Libraries storytimes and more

Pitkin County Library in Aspen

Baby Storytime

Kids Storytime

Tunes and Tales

Tuesdays 10:30 AM

10:15 AM Preschool 11:00 - 11:30 AM Toddler

Through August 8 10:30 - 11:00 AM

Ages: 0 - 24 months Learn songs, bounces and rhymes to share with your child, with a few stories thrown in. Storytime lasts about 10 minutes with stay-and-play following.

Ages: 2 - 5 Storytime for toddlers!

Ages: 3 - 5 For children ages 3-7. Sponsored in conjunction with the Aspen Music Festival and School. Storytelling by Susan with musical accompaniment by students of the Aspen Music Festival.

Baby Books

Toddler Tales

Preschool Adventures

Fridays through August 11 10:30 AM Ages: 0 - 24 monthsThis program features stories, fingerplays, songs, rhymes, and playtime. We have tons of fun learning new things and being surrounded by other parents and children.

Tuesdays through August 8 10:30 AM Ages: 2 - 3 Toddler storytime features movement, music, fingerplays and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind. We will shake, shake our shakers.

Thursdays through August 11 10:30 AM Ages: 3 - 5 Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, designed to promote early learning.

CPR Training for Teens

Preschoolers Storytime

Toy Hacking for Teens

July 12 4:00 PM Thinking about getting CPR certified? Join us! We will do training to prep you for your certification!

Free lunch will be provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies.

Thursdays 11:30 AM Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

July 26 4:00 PM Disassemble and reassemble toys to create a monster, masterpiece, or something in between! Take home your creation or give it to a friend. This event is part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program.

STEM

Toy Hacking for Teens

Basalt Regional Library

Carbondale Branch Library

Glenwood Springs Branch Library

Storytimes Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30 AM An exciting storytime with songs, stories, and fingerplays! Interact with your child and learn creative ways to teach your child to love literacy!

July 19 2:30 PM Join the library, AmeriCorps, and Rocky Mountain Wrangler 4-H for an hour of fun STEM programming!

July 26 1:00 PM Disassemble and reassemble toys to create a monster, masterpiece, or something in between! Take home your creation or give it to a friend. This event is part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program.

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First Fridays Dragonfly Music & Movement @ Avalanche Ranch

Creative Flow Atudio Art Classes

African and World Dance Classes

July 8, 15, 22 9:30 - 11:30AM at Creative Flow Studio Cost: $30 Arts Educator Pam Porter will host three Saturday classes for kids age 5-10.

TheCreativeFlowStudio.com to register

July 10, 17, 24 6:30 - 8:00 PM Carbondale Community School Cost: $30 Ages: All Ages and Skills Welcome Live drumming. Rhythms from Africa, the Caribbean, Brazil, and Hawaii.

CarbondaleRhythmCollective.org

Lemonade Day

Aspen Art Museum Family Workshop

Kids Activities: Aspen Music Festival

June 15 9:00AM in Downtown Basalt Day of family friendly activities, including face painting, a bounce house and music. Lemonade Day has the mission of helping today’s youth become business leaders, social advocates and forward thinking citizens of tomorrow…one lemonade at a time.

Cost: Free

July 15 10:00 AM at the Aspen Art Museum Family Workshops are designed to provide children and adults free opportunities to explore the galleries and create works of art on their own. Families are encouraged to communicate, reflect, and produce art together.

Visit aspenartmuseum.org

KIDS NOTES: July 20 4:00PM @ The Hospitality Tent (near the Benedict Tent) , Aspen FAMILY CLASSICAL CONCERT July 20 5:00PM @ Harris Concert Hall, Aspen Both aurally and visually captivating, these programs offer a wonderful, accessible introduction to the classical concert world with lively music and a shorter, kidappropriate concert length. Free. Best for ages 7 and under. aspenmusicfestival.com

Beatbox and Rap with Mr. Kneel

Wednesdays on the Mountain

Bluegrass Sundays

July 25 10:30 AM Carbondale Branch Library 1:30 PM Glenwood Branch Library Mr. Kneel shares his love of reading with beatbox and rap versions of the classics from Dr. Seuss to Kurt Vonnegut. More at gcpld.org

Every Wednesday in July 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Top of Aspen Mountain; Organized by Pitkin County Library. Kids’ stories and crafts on the top of Aspen Mountain. For kids of all ages. visit pitcolib.org

Every Sunday through September 3 @ Aspen Mountain 12:30 PM - 3:00PM Cost: Gondola ticket Dance Dance Dance!!! to amazing bluegrass performing in this ideal Rocky Mountain setting. Free with purchase gondola ticket. aspensnowmass.com

Artillum A's Dance Storytime

Bike, Jeeping, Rafting to Rock Bottom Ranch

Carbondale Mountain Fair

July 7 and all First Fridays this summer 10:00AM - 1:30PM Enjoy a fun for all ages music and dance class followed by a relaxing swim and soak at beautiful Avalanche Ranch outside Carbondale. Space is limited. RSVP to Shannon.yoga@gmail.com

July 18 Carbondale Branch 10:30 - 11:30 AM Glenwood Branch 1:30 -2:30 PM July 19 New Castle 1:30 -2:30 PM Rifle based dance group comes back this year for another exciting event. This Rifle based group will present an interactive dance storytime as part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program.

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July 25 All Day Event Choose from biking down the Rio Grande Trail, jeeping over Snowmass Divide, or rafting on the Roaring Fork River. End at Rock Bottom Ranch Farm for a Farm to Table dinner, followed by s'mores around the campfire with a musician playing family tunes beneath the Colorado night sky. Ages 0-12 Adult: $195 Children: $175 blazingadventures.com

July 20 - 30 all day @ Sopris Park in Carbondale Cost: Free Live music and various forms of performing arts fill the stage all weekend long. A family area called the Oasis provides free interactive, creative experiences for children. carbondalearts.com

August 2017

Build a Better YOU Through Magic August 1 1:00PM - 2:00PM @ Pitkin Library, Aspen Be wowed with the magic and juggling of Ann Lincoln, Master magician. For children going into grades 1-4. More at pitcolib.org

First Fridays Dragonfly Music & Movement @ Avalanche Ranch

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Garfield County Fair

August 4 and all First Fridays this summer 10:00AM - 1:30PM Enjoy a fun for all ages music and dance class followed by a relaxing swim and soak at beautiful Avalanche Ranch outside Carbondale. Space is limited. RSVP to Shannon.yoga@gmail.com

July 31 - August 6 @ Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle Ages: All Ages Clowns Face-painting, pony rides, jugglers, a petting zoo, mechanical bull, high fly bungee jump, cotton candy, and funnel cakes. Rodeos, bull riding, parades, machines, and youth 4-H livestock shows. garfieldcountyfair.com

Tuff Trucks

Star Lab

Part of Garfield County Fair in Rifle August 6 2:30PM Tuff Truck Challenge, 5 Classes, Modifies-Stock-Open Class-Powder Pull-Freestyle Trucks, SUV’s, UTV’s, Buggies, Side X Sides garfieldcountyfair.com

Aug 7 1:00 – 4:00 PM Aug 8 2:00 – 5:00 PM Basalt Regional Library Gaze at the stars in the dome with guide Garry Pfaffmann. basaltlibraryevents.org

Science Street Fair

Family Exploration @ Filoha Meadows

Zoppe Italian Family Circus

August 6 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Paepke Park, Aspen Aspen Science Center hosts interactive exhibits, games and shows. Free. aspensciencecenter.org

August 9 and 18 9:30 - 11:30 AM Bring your family to learn about the local bat population, visit beaver ponds, collect aquatic insects, and go on a scavenger hunt. Appropriate for families and children of all ages. Roaring Fork Conservancy 970-927-1290. Free: Registration is required and opens three week in advance of program.

August 18 - 20 @ Snowmass Mountain A one-ring circus in a 500 seat tent that honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition. Nino the clown, acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, and canine capers. gosnowmass.com

Family Classical Music Concert: Benjamin Wall Fisch - Dirty Beasts

Stars Above Aspen

Ghost Town Tour

August 14 6:00 - 10:30 PM through ACES Explore the cosmos atop Ajax. Gaze through telescopes, learn about constellation.

More info at aspennature.org

Aug. 12 10:30AM -12:00PM – Ashcroft Aug. 19 10:30AM - 12:00PM – Independence Cost: $10 Learn about these cool ghost towns. aspenhistory.org

Demolition Derby + Car Show

Part of Garfield County Fair in Rifle August 5 Car Show: 12:00PM Adults: $20 Kids: $10 Demo Derby: 7:00PM Adults: $20 Kids: $10 Crashing metal and the sight of mud flying through the air. The rumble of big block engines, polished chrome reflecting the sunshine, and the best looking cars on the western slope. garfieldcountyfair.com

August 17 5:00 PM @ Harris Concert Hall, Aspen Aurally and visually captivating, these programs offer a wonderful, accessible introduction to the classical concert world with lively music and a shorter, kidappropriate concert length.

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Aspen Art Museum Family Workshop

Mac N' Cheese Festival

Family Exploration @ Filoha Meadows

September 9 10:00 AM @ the Aspen Art Museum Family Workshops are designed top provide children and adults free opportunities to explore the galleries and create work so art on their own. Families are encouraged to communicate, reflect, and produce art together. Visit aspenartmuseum.org

September 9 2:00PM - 5:00PM East Hopkins Ave Between Monarch and Mill St., Aspen Organized by the City of Aspen Parks and Recreation and Aspen Chamber Resort. Free. Bring your own spoon! Local restaurants will offer free samples of their Mac N’ Cheese concoctions.

September 9 9:30 - 11:30 AM Bring your family to learn about the local bat population, visit beaver ponds, collect aquatic insects, and go on a scavenger hunt. Appropriate for families and children of all ages. Roaring Fork Conservancy 970-927-1290. Free: Registration is required and opens three week in advance of program.

Community Picnic

Snowmass Balloon Festival

History on Tap: Full Moon Cemetary Tour

@ Snowmass Fanny Hill and Softball Field September 8 - 10 Saturday + Sunday: 7:30AM -10:00AM: Kids’ Elevation Station (Free bouncy house, face painting and more) gosnowmass.com

Sept 6 7:30PM Red Butte Cemetary, Aspen Gaze at the stars in the dome with guide Garry Pfaffmann. aspenhistory.org

Harvest Festival

Bluegrass Sundays

September 30 Downtown Glenwood Springs Featuring live music, food vendors, children’s activities, and fall farmers market.

September 3 12:00 - 3:00 PM Aspen Mountain; Organized by Aspen/Snowmass Dance Dance Dance!!! to amazing bluegrass performing in this ideal Rocky Mountain setting. Free with purchase gondola ticket.

Glenwood Caverns: Music on the Mountain

September 10 11:00AM - 2:00 PM Adults: $20 Kids: $10 @ Aspen Golf Course Aspen Gold Course, Organized by The City of Aspen Free food for the first 750 people, bring the kids, a picnic blanket and enjoy an afternoon of festivities including miniature golf, bocce ball, kickball, and kite flying. Go Car Free, no parking is available.

September 9, 10, 16, 23 @ Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park FREE “tram for a can” starts at 4pm and music plays from 6pm to 10pm. Support LIFT UP! glenwoodcaverns.com

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