Save Our Summer - Survival Kit

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MOUNTAINPARENT SURVIVAL KIT

Save Our Souls: the international call for help may seem like hyperbole, but is it?

The big picture: According to the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women, “working mothers work the longest hours of anyone in the world, when paid and unpaid work are combined.” This amounts to an average of two-and-a-half hours more work per day than men worldwide. Women are ranked globally according to workplace safety, pay equity, opportunity and other factors intended to measure quality of life. While women in the U.S. are considerably better off in every measurable category than those in developing nations, we also land well below top-ranked Scandinavian women, who benefit from paid family leave and paid childcare, and who are notably the highest wage earners in rankings of lifetime pay equity compared with their male counterparts.

Meanwhile, in a recent study conducted by the American Psychological Association, we see that the role of fathers is changing significantly for our generation of parents.

According to the study, fathers today spend 66% more time actively engaged in household and child-rearing responsibilities than their fathers or grandfathers did in 1971. Studies show two major factors involved in this upswing: an increase in maternal income and a decrease in paternal work hours. In other words, we are the pioneer generation for workplace / homelife parity.

What does this mean to families in the Roaring Fork Valley? We live in a region with consistently low unemployment rates, on average half the national average. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, individual median incomes here are between 10k and 15k higher than the national average (44% higher). This sounds good. Right? Except that the average income in the RFV hovers surprisingly lower than the statewide average cost of living. Meanwhile, median home prices here are eye-popping compared with elsewhere.

For example, $200,000 is the average cost nationwide for a two bedroom single-family townhome. An equivalent home in Garfield County averages $361k; Eagle = $526k; Pitkin = $662k. To make it all add up, more than 17% of our workforce in Garfield and Eagle Counties commutes to Pitkin County for employment.

While we have plenty here to be grateful for, especially the freedom to choose to live in one of the most expensive and beautiful communities in the world – that feeling of being stretched in multiple directions, often well-beyond our comfort – that feeling is real. We feel it, and our children feel it. This is especially challenging in summertime, when our children are out of school precisely when the Valley’s economy cranks up higher in many professions than during ski season (think: realty, construction, development, agriculture, and even Valleywide tourism).

Before you send up a flare or set your text alert to the S.O.S. Morse code, let us help. We’ve compiled 20 Ways to Survive our busy season, with details on everything from local childcare referrals to making the most of our commutes, and sneaking a workout into our workdays.

Then, let us introduce you to 30 Summer Programs, because we’re with you. Unless our children are safe, unless they are happy, nourished and engaged while we’re at work, then it all gets a lot harder, impossible really. We echo your distress. Dot. Dot. Dot. Dash. Dash. Dash.

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For parents of infants and toddlers, finding a CHILDCARE ENVIRONMENT that fits their family’s lifestyle and budget can indeed feel like finding shelter in a storm. Fortunately, we have two local resources that can provide referrals for licensed childcare options near your home: Kids First (970) 928-7111 serving Pitkin County Early Childhood Network (970) 928-7111 serving Garfield and Eagle County

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C U LT I VAT E YO U R T E A M .

TEENAGE BABYSITTERS offer care in your home, often flexible hours, and the opportunity for a life-long connection with your family. Whether you are looking for date-night support or summertime childcare while you work, be sure that your sitter is well-trained for this responsibility.

A pirate comedy for kids grade 1-4!

Valley View Hospital’s SafeSitter® program is designed to train sitters ages 11-14 in best practices and First Aid. The full-day course is $55, a good investment in your childcare network.

Upcoming class dates: April 7 and May 19 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (970) 384-7566 to register.

Basalt Rec Department’s American Red Cross Babysitter Training: April 24 & 26 See page 52 for more information.

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FIND YOUR V ILL AGE .

It takes a village to raise a child, but first you need your village. Attend parent-child classes, show up for storytime at the library, go to the park and the pool, meet your friends’ friends.

In time, you will gather a circle of parents with shared interests whose kids’ ages and activities match yours. You’ll know when the time is right to ask for (and reciprocate) support, or even create a friendly childcare cooperative.

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12th & 19th @ 6:30 PM 13th & 20th @ 2:00 PM

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About working – we’re ALL working parents. Whether we’re clocking in or living on a newborn clock – it’s real. It matters. And no pressure or anything, but when we’re home with our kids (paycheck or not) this is the most important work we’ll ever do. Lean in, stay-at-home peace-maker power broker. This S.O.S. is for all of us.

C A S T A W I D E N E T.

In our Valley, we are home to 20 elementary / middle schools, which funnel into only 7 high schools. So we can view enrollment in summertime programs as an opportunity for our children to make friends outside of their school year circles. These friendships in the broader community can help them feel at home later, when they enter the social melting pot of high school.

Kalamaya | Goscha is an award-winning boutique mountain law practice that specializes in family law, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, and DUI defense. For us, everything is personal.

We have offices in Aspen, Glenwood Springs and Edwards.

For more information

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S T E E R T H E S H I P.

There’s a nautical saying about teenagers – they are often quite eager to sail, but they’re not always ready to steer the ship.

Case in point: summer vacation.

Teens have outgrown many of our excellent local programs, which are mostly geared for kids who need adult supervision.

However, if left on their own, even the most responsible kids can find themselves in situations their parents might wish to avoid.

(Get the latest intel on Vaping at Mountain-Parent.com.) Or teens may simply fill their free hours with Playstation 4 and the third season of Stranger Things, which is set to drop on July 4. Parents can take a proactive and preemptive role in helping teens make good choices by helping them to plan their summer. We offer a few ideas.

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The ultimate teenage summer job – working as a lifeguard at the pool – can give kids their first chance to gain hands-on life skills, while earning somewhat more than pocket change.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainings: Applicants must be 15 years old and pass various skills tests, including swimming 300 yards, treading water without arms or hands, and retrieving a ten pound brick from the bottom of the pool. Online hours are required prior to classroom instruction.

Aspen April 25-28; register through CMC. Aspen Rec Center Pool.

(970) 544-4105 Carbondale: May 10-12; register by May 8 Carbondale Rec Center & John M. Fleet Pool (970) 510-1290 Note: Parents looking for part-time employment, a family pool pass and a chance to mentor young professionals are encouraged to inquire about Carbondale’s Lifeguard Training program.

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“Service helps them (teens) realize that we don’t live in a narcissistic world, and it gives them purposeful work. They learn to appreciate their down time,” Barbara Rose Balock told us in a Boredom-Busting interview in our July 2018 edition. (Find it online at Mountain-parent.com) Volunteers ages 12-17 typically need parental signatures to sign up.

Pitkin & Garfield County Libraries Help with shelving, youth services and special events. Contact your local branch library or drop in to fill out a volunteer form and learn how you can be of service.

C.A.R.E Walk, play with, bathe, train and socialize dogs and / or cats. Ages 16+ can sign up to help transport animals to events, take dogs hiking, or cover much-appreciated clean-up shifts. (970) 947-9173

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NEW THIS SUMMER! DANCE IMMERSION CAMPS Dance immersion camps allow students to explore different types of dance including ballet and jazz, as well as options for tap, contemporary, musical theater, improvisation, and choreography.

PHOTO: ROSALIE O’CONNOR

Weekly camps run 9am-3pm, Mon.-Thurs., culminating in a showcase on Thursday afternoons at 2pm.

Open to students ages 8 & up.

Classes start June 10 PLEASE REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE

www.aspensantafeballet.com or contact Melanie Doskocil at 970-925-7175 x106 37

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According to Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, stay-at-home moms and dads account for 1 in 5 parents.

Meanwhile, 64% of mothers with children under the age of 6 are employed outside the home; 70% of these are working full time.

By comparison, in 1974, an average of 60% of mothers with children under the age of 18 did not work.

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B E H A P P Y.

... Jeff Foxworthy

L O O K F O R L E V I T Y. M I X T H I S W I T H G R I T.

Sometimes all we need is a friend who is carrying the same load, who can make us laugh about it, and feel heard and understood. Sometimes that someone is an author whose heroine is there for us until the wee hours. Check out A Door Opens, by Elisabeth Egan, about a mother of three who leaps way to make it all work. Sound familiar? Same here.

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L E T G O O F G U I LT

It’s normal to feel a pang when we’re dropping our children off on the first weekday of summer. Of course, we would rather go to the pool than rush to a meeting. However, instead of weeping at the park-and-ride, let’s remind ourselves that our professional lives teach our children invaluable life lessons: • Money truly does not grow on trees. It helps kids value it differently when they see us working for it.

• Our career opportunities demonstrate the importance of a good education.

• When we share our talents, we can make the world a better place.

• Creative fulfillment at work helps us find energy for all that we do.

• By planning and balancing our priorities, we teach our children to do the same.

• When both parents work and share household chores, kids learn teamwork.

• When the workday ends, it’s over. By shifting focus to our families, we show our kids that commitment matters at work and at home.

WHERE FAMILIES ARE BORN Aspen Valley Hospital is one of 16 hospitals in Colorado designated as “Baby Friendly.” Our team of doctors, midwives, registered nurses and lactation consultants is here for you every step of the way, ensuring you receive extraordinary, personalized care for this experience of a lifetime.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • Childbirth preparation classes for new and returning mothers, partners and siblings • Pain management techniques to support your birth plan • Post-discharge phone calls to address your unexpected questions and concerns • Lactation follow-up consultation • Weekly “Bosom Buddies” support group 0401 Castle Creek Road, Aspen | 970.544.1130 | aspenhospital.org |

Schedule a pre-admission navigation, tour or class today.

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Plan Sunrise and Lunchtime yoga classes into your work week, and find your flow on and off the mat.

ASPEN Aspen Shakti 535 E. Hyman Avenue (970) 925-1655 Lunch: 12:00 PM M-F “Shakti Vinyasa Flow”

CARBONDALE Kula on Main 443 Main Street (774) 563-0216 Sunrise: 5:30 AM Tues, “TAC Epic Strength” 6:30 AM W, “Prana Flow” Lunch: 12:00 PM M, W, F “High Noon Boost”

O2 408 South Mill Street (970) 925-4002 Sunrise: 6:00 AM M-F “O2 Fit” 7:00 AM M-F “Hot Flow” Lunch: 12:00 PM M-F “O2 Flow”

True Nature Healing Arts 100 N 3rd Street (970) 963-9900 Lunch: 12:00 PM M-F “Invigorate” daily + Pilates on Wed. + Steady Wisdom, a Vedanta Study Group on Thurs.

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS

Vimana Yoga 23300 Two Rivers Road (970) 927-1230 Lunch: 12:00 PM M, W, F “Vimana w/ Emily”

Providence Apothecary 713 Cooper Avenue (970) 928-3440 Lunch: 12:00 PM Tues & Friday “Power Hour”

Mermaid Camps Delightful & Small Art & Swim Camps in RVR in Carbondale with Pam Porter

Summer Mermaids 2019 Camps, ages 6-10

• Rose Mermaids: June 10-13 • Mango Mermaids: June 18-21 • Lemon Mermaids: June 24-27 • Emerald Mermaids: July 15-18 • Turquoise Mermaids: July 22-25 • Indigo Mermaids: July 29-Aug. 1

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JAS BEAT LAB June 10-14

10am-1pm at Roaring Fork High School

The JAS Beat Lab is an opportunity for small groups of students to compose, arrange, perform, and mix original music using the professional recording software Reason 8. Introduces students to the concepts of computer-based music production in a studio environment while having them create the music that is being recorded.

JAZZ CAMPS

Advanced: June 17-26 Intermediate: July 15-27

10am-3pm at Roaring Fork High School

College music students from the Denver area will join the June group for the last two days of the camp and will perform with them at the Glenwood Springs Summer of Music at Two Rivers Park. The July group will also perform at the Glenwood Springs Summer of Music at Two Rivers Park as well as the Carbondale Mountain Fair.

INFO:

jazzaspensnowmass.org 970.920.4996

Youthentity

Youth Career Internship Programs

Open to all high school students Learn real-world skills Earn class credits

Career Ready, Life Ready. youthentity.org

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PL A N A PE A K S A N D VA LLE YS “ POWE R LU NCH ”

Whether you’re catching a gondola ride for a noonish top-to-bottom, or jogging up and down the Ute Trail, you’ll find yourself navigating a rise and fall in terrain to make the most of your lunch break.

Here are a few hour-plus power runs (or bike rides) within steps of our Valley’s downtown centers.

ASPEN East of Aspen Trail A 7 mile round trip alongside Highway 82 up Independence Pass. Crushed gravel paths, connective boardwalks over wetland areas and a steady uphill climb make this a good way to clear your head after that big meeting.

BASALT Arbany Kittle West Trail From Hwy 82, turn North onto Bishop Lane, and then left onto Holland Hills Road. Continue to Kelli Court, where you will find a small parking area. You will break a sweat even on a chilly day, hiking, trail-running or mountain biking up this dog-friendly dirt trail. With a gain of just over 2000 vertical feet in 1.95 miles , it’s Stairmaster in a scrub oak forest.

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WILLITS Glassier Trail From Willits Lane, drive South to Hooks Lane, which will take you to Hooks Spur, where you will find a parking lot that abutts the Rio Grande trail. Walk or bike this flat, paved stretch for .8 mile to the Glassier Open Space trailhead.

This intermediate-to-moderate trail is NOT dog friendly. Also be aware of a seasonal wildlife trail closure from Dec. 1 – May 15.

This 1.6 mile route follows a band of red rock cliffs to the East, through sage meadows, to join the Buckhorn Traverse, which offers a steep uphill climb through scrub oak to the Crown BLM area.

CARBONDALE Red Hill Recreation Area Thanks to a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Aspen Valley Land Trust, this hiking and biking area now features a pedestrian and dog-friendly approach to the trailhead from a parking lot at the intersection of Highways 82 and 133. Take your pick of short, steep charging trails for an intense workout rewarded by a spectacular view of the skyline from Independence Pass to Mount Sopris, and up the Crystal Valley.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Boy Scout Trail This trailhead is a quick walk from downtown Glenwood Springs. You’ll find the well-marked route at the deadend of East 8th Street.

Follow the trail up 2.5 miles with a 1,500 foot elevation gain through a sagebrush meadow. The trail peaks at a plateau overlooking the City of GWS and Glenwood Canyon.

From here, you can either treat this like an out-and-back lunch break –or you can continue further by turning at a T intersection onto the Lookout Mountain Trail.

For more ideas, we suggest that you visit one of our excellent local outdoors retailers, who will gladly point you in the right direction.

Every Saturday

June 15 – October 5 8:30 am – 3 pm East Hopkins – South Hunter – Hyman

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F I R S T S T O P : R F TA .

If you haven’t bussed it since B.C. (before children), chances are, you haven’t experienced Veloci-RFTA, the first rural rapid transit system in the nation. Commuters can count on a BRT bus arriving at one of ten stations every twelve minutes (or less) throughout peak hours.

They can track their bus’s arrival time on “next bus” monitors at each station, or in real time on a live GPS map available online. Then, make the most of the ride with free WIFI at all Veloci-RFTA stations and buses.

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This summer, adventure with ACES! From June through August, ACES offers fun and educational kids’ camps at Hallam Lake in Aspen and Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt.

Summer offerings include: DAILY DROP-IN, WEEKLONG & OVERNIGHT options

Register today!

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The community-supported bike share program operates from May until the snow flies, providing free use of bikes for short (30 minute or less) one-way rides around the City of Aspen or Basalt, El Jebel and Willits. This makes it easier to ride the bus for your working commute, because you can hop on a bike at any Veloci-RFTA station to pedal the rest of the way. Large cargo baskets and an easy phone app take the hassle out of the shuffle – and give you a good excuse for dressing bike-savvy business casual.

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BIKE THE RIO GRANDE

The 42-mile continuous multi-use trail from Aspen to Glenwood Springs runs along the former Rio Grande railroad right-ofway, providing a trafficfree route from one end of the Valley to the other.

Arguably among the most scenic bike commutes in the U.S., this Rails-toTrails project connects to spur trails around Basalt, through Carbondale up the Crystal River Valley, and in Glenwood Springs to a designated scenic byway along the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon. The slightly downhill angle of the trail from Aspen makes it a popular home-fromwork commuter option.

Load your bike at one of 24 RFTA stations where buses equipped with racks run continuously from 6:00 AM until 7:30 PM, starting in midApril through Labor Day. Note: A section of the trail between Carbondale and Rock Bottom Ranch is closed annually during the winter season. It will reopen this year at 5:00 PM on April 30.

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E-BIKES & TRAIL ETIQUETTE

Motorized vehicles are prohibited on most of the Rio Grande Trail, except for Class 1 & 2 electric bikes, which are allowed only on a stretch of trail between Two Rivers Park in GWS and Emma Road in Basalt. Meanwhile, equestrian use is restricted to unpaved areas unless posted, and all riders and pedestrians must yield to horses. Dogs must be leashed at all times. All waste must be carried out or disposed of in marked bear-proof bins. Cyclists must use an audible signal and yield to pedestrians.

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A COMMUTER BAG

The RFV’s answer to the briefcase is a backpack loaded for the biking commute. To help you plan for potential wardrobe changes, as well as emergency essentials, here is a list of gear you’ll need: • helmet (non negotiable) • watch (to get whereever on time) • bright, seasonal clothing (think: sun, wind & skid protection) • water • snacks • sunglasses • pant clips (to keep loose fabric from getting stuck in your chain) • bike light • headlamp

2019 SUMMER THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

• bike bell • repair kit with pump, extra tubes, a set of tire levers and a patch kit.

• stuffable rain jacket • Panniers / frame seat bags a great commuter add on. Try this shop local lead: Defiant Packs.

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IF YOU H AV E A FAVORITE C A M PING S P O T , S H H H . . . Our local summertime

economy is fueled by visitors from the front range and beyond, so campsites that can be reserved are often booked by mid-April. If you haven’t already made a plan, we recommend doing so post haste. Go to www.Recreation.gov to find an interactive guide to more than 500 Colorado campground areas.

Searches can be filtered by site type (ie. tent only, hiking approach, cabin, or RV) or by amenities such as waterfront location and electrical hook up. You can factor in the required level of effort, and consider necessary permits, historic tours, horseback riding or even snorkelling.

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“The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable.” ... Lane Olinghouse American Writer

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(970) 925-5756 ASPENNATURE.ORG AGES: 4 +

(970) 923-3181 ANDERSONRANCH.ORG AGES: 4+

(970) 927-3143 ASCENDIGO.ORG AGES: 7 +

ACES / Rock Bottom Ranch

Anderson Ranch Art Center

Ascendigo

DATES: JUNE 3 - AUGUST 16

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 16

DATES: JUNE 16 - AUGUST 9

Hallam Lake in Aspen and Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt.

Options include drop-in, daily, weekly and over-night camps for all interests, including many partnership camps focused on art, photography, fishing, and more. Don’t forget to check out exciting overnight camping and sleepaway options for ages 11-14!

Your kids can explore photography, beading, printmaking, 3-D printing, kit building, multimedia, masks and more. The beautiful campus in Snowmass is a home for growing children’s imagination. Most camps run from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Summer adventure camps. The model and teaching methods are centered around athletic growth and fostering independence. Participants get the opportunity to try rock climbing, wake-boarding and wake-surfing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and much more! The summer residential program is located at Colorado Mountain College- Spring Valley Campus, and is designed to help promote independent living while fostering friendships and social skills.

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Aspen Art Museum

Aspen Historical Society

Aspen Sante Fe Ballet

DATES: JUNE 3 – AUGUST 16, 2019

DATES: JULY 11 - AUGUST 3

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 2

Summer Workshops at the Aspen Art Museum offer creative art-making opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests. Most Workshops run from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Explore the past with kid-friendly activities and stories led by the AHS Education staff. This program is provided for free courtesy of Aspen Valley Hospital. When: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 AM

Students learn in small classes in a supportive environment that fosters confidence and individual accomplishment as well as technique and artistry. Weekly dance immersion camps for students ages 8+. The weekly dance camps will give students the opportunity to try a variety of dance styles at their Glenwood Springs studio. Summer weekly classes for students age 3+ are offered at each studio - Glenwood, Carbondale, Basalt, Aspen.

(970) 925-8050 ASPENARTMUSEUM.ORG AGES: 4 +

EMAIL: education@aspenartmuseum.org

(970) 925-3721 ASPENHISTORY.ORG AGES: 3+

(970) 925-7175 ASPENSANTAFEBALLET.COM AGES: 3+

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2019 SUMMER ART CAMPS 9:30AM - 3:30PM June 10 – 14

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(970) 544-4130 ASPENYOUTHCENTER.ORG AGES: RISING 4TH GRADE AND UP

(877) 282-7736 ASPENSNOWMASS.COM/CAMP AGES: 3+

Aspen Youth Center (AYC)

Aspen-Snowmass

DATES: YEAR-ROUND. SUMMER PROGRAMMING STARTS IN JUNE.

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 30

Join in for art, cooking, science, sports, outdoor adventures, and DODGEBALL! AYC is FREE and wants to meet YOUR kids! Come daily or once a week, AYC is a drop in facility located in the Aspen Rec Center. Aspen Youth Center is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer (June – August).

Camp Aspen Snowmass is the big mountain camp for kids with big appetites for fun. Programs include downhill biking, rock climbing, fishing, rafting, rocket building, mountainboarding, arts and crafts, hiking, overnight campouts, ropes courses and the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster! There is even an overnight camp for ages 6+.

Prices are steeply discounted with the purchase of a 5-day punch pass (the Validation Pass).

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

June 17 – 21 ARTITECTURE

June 24 – 28 THE ART FORCE AWAKENS

July 1 – 3 CREATIVE BY NATURE & STARS AND STRIPES

July 8 – 12 THE STORY OF THE FOREST

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Carbondale Arts

Camp Smashbox

DATES: THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 16

Rosybelle, the Mobile Maker Bus, will offer a variety art forms for children to explore. Mediums include: Digital Animation, Painting, and Rock & Roll. Find Rosybelle at the Launchpad – 76 S 4th St, Carbondale; or at the New Castle Recreation Center – 23 W Main St, New Castle.

It’s a wild and wacky outdoor adventure camp that sends kids home exhausted and has them coming back the next morning begging for more. A typical day may include some combination of challenges, team-building, crafts, adventures, obstacle courses, cardboard creations, and heavy doses of nature and wet or messy play. Camp SmashBox Aspen/Snowmass is hosted at the Snowmass Chapel.

(970) 963-1680 CARBONDALEARTS.COM AGES: GRADES K - 12

FANTASTIC FASHION

July 15 – 19

(480) 395-2980 CAMPSMASHBOX.COM AGES: GRADES K - 6

SALTY EXPLORATIONS

July 22 – 26 JUNIOR NATURE ILLUSTRATOR

July 22 – 26 WILD KINGDOM

July 29 – August 2 ARTBOT ADVENTURES

July 29 – August 2 PROJECT PHOTOSHOOT

August 5 – 9 ANIMAL ART

970.927.4123 www.theartbase.org

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Handmakery

(970) 309-7686 HANDMAKERY.COM AGES: MIXED

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JAS Aspen

(970) 920-4996 JAZZASPENSNOWMASS.ORG AGES: MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

DATES: JUNE - AUGUST

DATES: JUNE 10 - JULY 27

Let your artist’s heart soar as they’re inspired by color + collaboration + connection + community + childhood + creativity in the beautiful children’s art studio in the heart of downtown Carbondale! Jump into art enrichment through hands-on exploration and mixed-media making + creating in our specialized classes, camps, workshops, special evenings, and art events. At HANDMAKERY they love to inspire children, develop creative confidence, and create a community connection within a colorful + creative environment!

Most art workshops will run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM!

The JAS Summer Camp is designed for middle and high school students of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. The Camp provides direct music instruction from professional musicians, including private lessons and group workshops as well as live performance elements.

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AVSC

Camp Cozy Point

Carbondale Clay Center

TEAMAVSC.ORG/SUMMER AGES: 7+

(970) 922-0025 CAMPCOZYPOINT.COM AGES: 4 - 18

DATES: THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

DATES: JUNE 6 - AUGUST 16, VARIOUS SESSIONS

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 16

AVSC offers a wide range of summer camps including mountain biking (all abilities!), trampoline and ramp camps, and on-snow opportunities at Buttermilk.Visit the website for dates, pricing, and details.

Camp Cozy Point is an equestrian day camp for beginners to experienced competitors and focuses on cultivating confident and responsible riders with a foundation in basic horsemanship. Riders learn confidence, safety and responsibility in a fun environment. Most programs are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The Wee Rider Camp is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM with an extended day option.

The Carbondale Clay Center offers summer ceramic camps for kids age 5+. Kids will either be handbuilding or learning use the wheel. Themes include dinosaurs, mountains, superheroes, under the sea and other topics with creative spark. Classes are either afternoon or morning sessions, depending on the age and date of the program.

(970) 205-5100

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City of Aspen Aspen Rec Department (970) 544-4100 ASPENRECREATION.COM AGES: 5+

DATES: JUNE 16 - AUGUST 9 Aspen Recreation Department offers many camps and classes over the course of the summer for all ages.

Swimming, day camps, golf, rock climbing, and even art at the Red Brick. There is so much to choose from!

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Crow Canyon Archeological Center

DATES: JUNE 16 - AUGUST 9

DATES: JUNE 16 - JULY 13.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 2.

(970) 925-8050 THECREATIVEFLOWSTUDIO.COM AGES: 6-10

Located at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale. Join artist/ teacher, Pam Porter, for these small, creative camps. Do mermaid art in the mornings and swim in the afternoons.

Children don’t need to be RVR residents to attend.

Monday through Thursday (one is Tuesday-Friday), 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, ages 6-10.

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Roaring Fork School District

Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra

DATES: JUNE 24 - JULY 26

DATES: JUNE 10 -14 Hosted at the Launchpad in Carbondale 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday - Friday

The Summer Advantage program is a free five-week program providing skill-building in math and reading, enrichment and talent development, and fun Friday activities with free breakfast and lunch. Application deadline is April 14. It is open to Basalt and Carbondale students in grades K-3. In Glenwood Springs, students in grades K-4 are encouraged to apply and will attend the program at Glenwood Springs Elementary School.

Learn more or complete an application here: summeradvantage.org/for-parents

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Creative Flow Studio

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(866) 924-7226 SUMMERADVANTAGE.ORG AGES: K - 4TH GRADE

(970) 963-2529 CARBONDALECLAY.ORG AGES: 5+

(970) 306-1235 RFYO.ORG AGES: 7 - 18

Open to students who play Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass.

Students learn fiddle and blues tunes, the basics of improvising, leading tunes and soloing.

(800) 422-8975 CROWCANYON.ORG AGES: 12-18

Don’t just learn about archaeology. Do it!

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center offers weeklong camps throughout the summer for kids to dig with professional archaeologists, learn about the American Indian history and cultures, and more. Crow Canyon is currently excavating sites inhabited by ancestral Pueblo Indians (Anasazi) nearly a 1,000 years ago. USA Today named the summer program one of the 10 best adventure camps for kids. Located in Cortez, Colorado.

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Rock and Roll Academy

(970) 379-9685 ROCKANDROLLROARINGFORK.COM AGES: 8 - 14 DATES: JUNE 24 - AUGUST 16 Summer Rock Band Music Camps for kids. A powerful musical and social program with a modern band format and instruments. No experience necessary. Instruments and instruction provided. Kids form bands with new friends, choose and play music they love, and have a blast preparing a mini-concert at the end of the week.

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Snowmass Village Parks & Rec

SOL Theatre

The Art Base

DATES: JUNE 3 - AUGUST 23

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 16

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 9

The Town of Snowmass Village offers a kid’s day camp for ages 5-14 years, which involve arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming and field trips. These camps are designed to build confidence, encourage creativity and emphasize teamwork among participants.

Camp sessions are weekdays from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center. Register in person at the Recreation Center, online, or via phone at 970-922-2240.

Make new friends, and join the fun of acting and signing in a stage production. There are 5 week-long camps offered throughout the summer. The hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Summer Art Camps are all-day/week-long programs designed to explore art fundamentals and community participation through hands-on artmaking, gallery visits, and a final exhibition or event.

Each week is themed-based and offers a creative art-making experience for all ages and abilities.

Scholarships available.

(970) 922-2240 SNOWMASSRECREATION.COM AGES: 5 - 14

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The Farm Collaborative (970) 379-2323 THEFARMCOLLABORATIVE.ORG AGES: 5 - 11

(970) 274-0894 SOLTHEATRECOMPANY.ORG AGES: 7 - 12

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Theatre Aspen

(970) 925-9313 THEATREASPEN.ORG AGES: GRADES K - 12

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 16

DATES: JUNE 10 - AUGUST 4

Guided by nature, the 10-week summer camp program provides children of all ages with hands-on fun at the unique half-acre “FarmPark” of outdoor gardens and greenhouses.

Summer with Theatre Aspen enhances creative impulses, strengthens collaborative skills, builds confidence, and much more. It empowers students of all ages to meet life head-on wherever they go, and in whatever circumstances they find themselves, whether on stage, in the classroom, the workplace or beyond. Weekly camps are offered throughout the summer.

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Town of Carbondale

YMCA of the Rockies Camp Chief Ouray

(970) 510-1290 CARBONDALEREC.COM AGES: PROGRAM DEPENDENT Camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages. Don’t forget to check out swimming classes offered summer long at the pool.

(970) 963-1616 CAMPCHIEFOURAY.ORG AGES: 7 - 18

DATES: JUNE 9 - AUGUST 13 For over a century, Camp Chief Ouray (CCO) has been the adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids age 7 - 17. Campers live in cabins with two counselors and six to nine other children of their own gender and age. Located on 5,100 acres of mountains, valleys, streams and meadows — boredom is simply not an option.

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(970) 927-4123 THEARTBASE.ORG AGES: 4+

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Town of Basalt

(970) 927.8214 X 400 BASALTEXPRESSREC.ORG AGES: 4 -14 DATES: SUMMER LONG Camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages. Activities include swimming, golf, day camps, hiking and more.

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More Options

Here are some more organizations to reach out to for summer programming: Camp Invention Ajax Adventure Camp Beyond the Bell Bob Johnson Hockey School Camp Run-a-Muk Camp Chip-a-Tooth CMC: Reach Your Peak Summer Camp Cooking School of Aspen Crystal Springs Ranch Glenwood Toys and Gifts Math Camp for Girls Mountain Kids Academy Sanborn Western Camps Train Your Brain Wildwood School Windwalkers