Teton Family Summer 2019 Issue No. 30 by Teton Media Works, Inc.

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SUMMER CAMP GU IDE

STEAM-POWERED LEARNING Programs provide for hands-on making

WILD ABOUT MUSHROOMS 'Tis the season for foraging and farming mushrooms

BAKING DONE BETTER Summer desserts using whole food swaps

D I S C O U N T E D T I C K E T S AVA I L A B L E O N L I N E AT J AC K S O N H O L E . C O M

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort delivers summer adventure for all in our majestic natural setting — just 12 miles from Jackson Hole on the way to Grand Teton National Park. Take a ride on the iconic Aerial Tram to see the Tetons on a grand scale, hike miles of scenic trails dotted with wildflowers, climb high on a guided climbing experience known as Via Ferrata or enjoy a delicious meal with a view at a mountain-top restaurant. If you love exhilaration, you’ll also love the Grand Adventure Park’s Aerial Ropes course, bungee tramp and downhill mountain bike park. The Tetons are calling. Come choose your own adventure. 51

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SUMMER

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Contents

Departments 4 8

22 — FEATURES 30 36 — — WILD ABOUT SHROOMS

Hunting and cultivating mushrooms is both an art and a science. We spoke to those who know best.

A Note From the Editor Mountain Style FOR THE LOVE OF E-BIKES We've got the line on family commuting

NO FAST FOOD HERE! Teton vendors do gourmet food on-the-fly

Daddysphere DEAR MEN ... Raising boys to be better

In the Garden NOXIOUS INVADERS An alternative look at invasive weed control

Conscientious Cook BAKING DONE BETTER Seasonal desserts using whole food swaps

Ask the Expert WORK. PLAY. CRASH ... HARDER Finding balance for adrenal disorders

On the Cover: From morels to chanterelles and oysters to porcini, mushrooms delight the palates of Teton foodies. Photo by Paulette Phlipot

36 — GAINING STEAM The Jackson Hole Children’s Museum and Teton Valley's Makerspace supply the canvas for hands-on discovery of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

41 — 2019 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE No shortage of calendar-fillers here!

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A note from the EDITOR doesn’t have to be somewhere NOW!

Lately, I’ve been into self-development books. (Don’t start groaning just yet.)

Yes, it’s fun and inspiring to look at the pretty pictures of mushrooms on page 30. But if you can’t put mushroom hunting on your to-do list—right under Friday’s parentteacher conference but before running your twelve-year-old to Idaho Falls for braces— then why even read that article?

So I went to check out the book Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis at the library. Of course, it was out and the waiting list was a mile long, convincing me that I was onto something good. So I whipped out my phone and bought it on Amazon. But now I’m stuck on Hollis’ very first concept: “… a lot of women look at lifestyle imagery as what they should aspire to be.”

We get it. The struggle is not only real. It’s relentless.

Now, as someone who sits at the helm of a lifestyle magazine, it’s easy to take this concept to heart. Because there might be someone out there who looks at Annie’s Tahini-Swirled Brownie recipe, made with whole food substitutes, on page 26 and thinks, who even has the time to squeeze whole foods into desserts? I’d rather just go by the box. Well, if that someone is you, I want you to know—you’re not alone. Sure, each issue of Teton Family may be chock full of Pinterest-worthy photos and ideas about how to make mountain living great. But that doesn’t mean that we—the writers and photographers involved in the making—are out there “living the dream.” Instead, we’re in the trenches struggling alongside you. We struggle to put healthy food on the table because the past few nights, totally burnt out, we opted to feed our kids cereal. We’d love to treat ourselves to one of the e-bikes featured on page 8, but the reality is we’re trying as hard as we can to sneak in a spin on the bike trainer while our babies are sleeping, before work, or when someone

So here I am presented with a pretty big job. That is, to put out copy that people connect with and, at the same time, inspire them not to strive for the finished product (if you do, your adrenals will suffer—read page 27). Instead, use our photos as a baseline for your own authentic living. And that might be different from your next-door neighbor’s. And it’s certainly different from your city-dwelling bestie. The point is: YOU DO YOU. You see, we all have areas where we shine. And by showing you our best—right alongside the junk show that comes with it—we strive to make our bond tighter. While one mom is perusing our camp list on page 41, filling her kids’ summer with experiences she never had, there’s another dad getting a vasectomy (page 15) in anticipation of his own boys’ “boundlessly intense sexual energy.” And it’s all okay. Because even if you never pull a noxious weed from your yard in your lifetime (easily identified on page 18), I know you’ll beat me up Snow King toting two toddlers in a Chariot stroller any day.

Molly Absolon writes to support her outdoor habit. She’d rather be hiking, biking, or skiing in the mountains than just about anything else. A former outdoor educator and current mother of a teenager, Molly lives in Victor, Idaho, with her husband and daughter.

Annie Fenn is a physician, writer, and culinary instructor. After practicing OB/GYN in Jackson for over 20 years, she now spends her time creating recipes, writing, teaching Brain Works Kitchen cooking classes, and speaking on Alzheimer’s prevention. Check out her recipes at jacksonholefoodie.com and brainworkskitchen.com.

Jordy Griffin is a teacher, dad, writer, and part-time hermit. He lives with his wife and two sons in the farthest reaches of Alta, Wyoming, and still uses a flip phone—no group texts, please.

Addie Pascal is a wife, mom, writer, registered nurse, and doer of all things. She loves being in the kitchen, on a mountain, or on a travel adventure with her tribe of five. She is forever on the hunt for the perfect bowl of curry.

Tibby Plasse thinks the poet Gary Snyder got it right when he wrote, “Find your place on the planet. Dig in. And take responsibility from there.” As a local farm advocate, her boots are constantly covered in compost. When she’s not boot-deep in poop, she’s mothering a six-year-old and handling development at the Flourish Foundation (flourishfoundation.org).

Melissa Snider is an elementary school librarian who lives and works in Jackson Hole. As a child, she was often caught reading way past bedtime. As an adult, she continues this habit. When she’s not immersed in books, Melissa can be found on family adventures in the mountains with her husband and two young daughters.

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FOR THE LOVE OF E-BIKES By Addie Pascal // Photography provided

couple of years ago, I noticed my friend Stef cruising around town on a funky-looking bike with her two kids riding on the back. They all seemed to be smiling, and Stef wasn’t even breaking a sweat. Either she was in fantastic shape—due to the fact she was hauling two kids everywhere—or there was something special about her bike. It piqued my curiosity. Turns out it was an “electric” bike. Stef could not stop raving about how easy it was to get around town, how much the kids loved riding it, and how little she used her car. Now, several years later, the e-bike phenomenon has hit mountain towns hard, and it seems like it’s here to stay. “In terms of transportation in this valley, it’s a real solution,” says Brian Remlinger, an avid bike commuter and Jackson Hole resident. “[E-bikes] reduce traffic as well as carbon emissions.” So my family (which includes three young kids) jumped on the wagon. The Radwagon, that is, by Rad Power Bikes out of Seattle. Logging over a thousand miles our first summer, this bike is a commuting solution for our family. And it just might be a good fit for you, too.

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10 REASONS WHY I LOVE MY E-BIKE Human interaction. I dare you to not smile at fellow commuters when you pass them on the pathway or chat while waiting for a light. In a world where technology is ever present, organic human interaction creates a breath of fresh air.

Awesome pathways. We are so spoiled! The trail system in Jackson—regularly cited as one of the most bike-friendly towns in America—makes commuting to work, school, or the grocery store both easy and enjoyable. (And Teton Valley is gaining on us, too.)

Carrying capacity. Without kids in tow, I can easily haul six grocery bags (and a bottle of wine or two). Of course, my kids are not likely to pass up bike riding, so usually I’m carrying four grocery bags and two or three very happy kids.

Built-in exercise. Bonus—you can control the pedal assist with an e-bike. For a good workout, turn it down or off. That way, you’re moving your body instead of sitting still.

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Less stress. Imagine this: no traffic; no searching for parking spaces; no car seats to wrangle kids into and out of. It really is as car(e)-free as it sounds.

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Inspires future generations. Okay, who am I kidding? My kids are actually inspiring me. I love that they consistently choose the bike over the car. And in the process, they’re learning that biking is a viable transportation option.

Reduces Energy Consumption. E-bike commuting is a low-energy way to travel. That means, no excuses!

Quality Family Time. My kids are actually nice to each other when they’re riding on the bike (most of the time, anyway). And it doesn’t hurt to strap on a Bluetooth speaker and play happy jams while shuttling to and fro.

It’s just plain FUN.

You can find the following bikes in use around the valley:

Radwagon Electric Cargo Bike. This affordable e-bike is quickly becoming one of the most popular cargo bikes around. With a throttle assist (a nice feature when starting up with a load on the back), a 750-watt motor, and a 350-pound weight limit, it tops out at 20 mph. Available online. MSRP $1,799. radpowerbikes.com Summer 2019 ¤ Teton Family

Xtracycle Edgerunner. This customizable bike comes in three sizes and is available with two motors that reach a top speed of either 20 or 28 mph. The cargo rack has a low center of gravity for increased stability. Available at Wilson Backcountry Sports and Hoff’s Bikesmith. MSRP $2,147. xtracycle.com

Pedego Stretch. With its vintage cruiser vibe, this bike just looks cool. And it’s one of the more powerful bikes on the market, too. The Pedego Stretch comes with adjustable handlebars and racks, a throttle assist, a quiet 500-watt motor, and a 400-pound capacity. Available online. MSRP $3,995 to $4,295. pedegoelectricbikes.com

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According to the Town of Jackson, an electric bicycle is a “bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.” Teton County, Wyoming, allows Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes—with a maximum speed of 28 mph—on pathways (whether or not it has throttle assist). And while Teton County, Idaho’s pathway restrictions aren’t yet set, following the Wyoming rules is advisable. Check with your local bike shop before purchasing to make sure the bike you buy abides by local regulations.

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+ Yuba Spicy Curry Bosch. This award-winning e-bike tops out at 20 mph and boasts a “low-rider” cargo rack Visit these local retailers that can be fitted with for all your e-bike needs: customizable accessories. • Hoback Sports, Jackson The performance motor • Hoff’s Bikesmith, Jackson and long-lasting battery • The Hub, Jackson make it one of the • Fitzgerald’s, Jackson and Victor most reliable bikes on • Wilson Backcountry, Wilson the market. Hauls 300 • Peaked Sports, Driggs pounds plus a rider. • E-bikes of Jackson Hole Available at Hoback (rental only) Sports. MSRP $4,499. yubabikes.com tf

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Mark Tuttle shovels pizza into the wood-fired oven on the Lucca Truck at Music on Main in Victor, Idaho.

NO FAST FOOD HERE! Local Vendors Serve Gourmet Food On-The-Fly By Addie Pascal // Photography provided

ooking to infuse your day with a bit of culinary adventure? Jonesin’ for a gourmet meal at a blue-collar price?

Have a hankering for a hearty sandwich after a long hike? Well, you needn’t look further than the local to-go scene. You see, “fast food” isn’t what it used to be—especially in this community—as local vendors take pride in their gourmet offerings. Around here, fresh, locally sourced, in-season sustenance with delicious flavor combos won’t break your bank. Your biggest challenge will be choosing which one. Jackson Stompin’ Grounds When Nick and Nora Phillips started serving mouth-watering meat combos at the Jackson Hole Farmers Market five years ago, they had much bigger plans in mind. “The idea for Sweet Cheeks began with a retail butcher shop,” says Nick. “We have a passion for sourcing sustainably and humanely raised animals, and wanted to connect the rancher and consumer in our community.” Now into their fourth year on Scott Lane, Sweet Cheeks 12

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Meats has developed a loyal fan base. And for good reason. Foodie reviewers call it “The Best Lunch Spot in Jackson Hole.” Some even claim to “live and die by their smoked brisket.” In addition to grab-’n’-go-style breakfasts, which change daily, the lunch menu offers three to five made-to-order options. Or round up a few friends for happy hour on Thursdays, when you can enjoy themed, shareable small plates. (Cajun, anyone?) Sweet Cheeks uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, including Cosmic Apple Gardens produce, loads of farmers market goods, Make a stop at Sweet Cheeks and locally raised Meats and fill your pack whole animals. With for the trail or the office. offerings like the chile Find them on Instagram verde breakfast sando, @sweetcheeksmeats. a green curry sausage bahn mi, and oldfashioned diner-style smash burgers, you know each meaty bite will be packed with irresistible flavor.

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• Streetfood and Butter: Marcos Hernandez and Amelia Hatchard opened this gem in Wilson in 2014. The globally themed menu emphasizes Mexican fare. And their newer café, Butter, offers their same made-from-scratch values, but in Victor. streetfoodjh.com; butterinvictor.com • The Yard Bar at Calico: With a sprawling, kid-friendly lawn and a fast-casual atmosphere, Calico features simple versions of its Italian menu at the Yard Bar. Drink in every last bit of a summer day here. calicorestaurant.com • Teton Thai Plate in Jackson: This unpretentious hole-in-the-wall tucked off Cache Street serves authentic Thai cuisine. Take out or eat in, but don't forgo the Panang curry. tetonthaiplate.com • Teton Thai Tap Room in Driggs: Teton Thai’s Tap Room serves up brewed beer, Japanese izakaya (pub-style) cuisine, and sushi. The hipster pub, which has transformed the vibe in Driggs, offers both indoor and outdoor seating and welcomes children. tetonthai.com/driggs

A Driggs’ Standalone On the Idaho side of the Tetons, John Perry (aka “Johnny Darkhorse”) and partner Tara Dolson serve soul food sandwiches and more—done right. The unassuming shack and ’59 Airstream Star Bar that make up the physical location of Chops in Driggs offer regular favorites and seasonal specials. Customer picks include the grilled pork chop sandwich with cranberry barbeque sauce and apple slaw. Or try the Kitty Ninja Melt with charred zucchini, caramelized onions, sagebrush smoked provolone, and tomato juniper jam on griddled multigrain bread. Other popular items include the Gheezer (a goat burger) and the Club Cubano. Johnny knows how to make local ingredients shine with specials that include meat from Thistle Brooks Farm, beef from Teton Valley Longhorn, produce from Full Circle Farm, freshbaked bread from 460Bread, Teton Coffee Company coffee,

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MOBILE FOOD VENDORS Look for these vendors at outdoor festivals and events, or book one for your private event.

— • Café Genevieve Food Truck: Get your sliders, tacos, and sandwiches done to order. And if they ask you if you want to try their Pig Candy, the answer is “yes.” genevievejh.com/cafe-genevieve-food-truck • Everest Momo Shack: Sange and Rita Sherpa offer traditional Nepali and Indian cuisine, including the savory dumplings their business is named after. Catch them at pop-up events. facebook.com/everestmomo • Jackson Hole Pop: This truck, cleverly named “The Kernel,” serves up sweet and savory gourmet popcorn. jhpopcorn.com • Lucca Truck: Mark and Mel Tuttle offer some of the best wood-fired pizza in the region. And they cook it up in a converted 1947 classic Dodge truck. luccatruck.com • Moe’s Original BBQ: If you’re after good ol’ fashioned Southern-style barbeque, Moe’s has you covered with pulled pork that’s out of this world. moesoriginalbbq.com • Morales Homemade: The Morales family is the talk of Victor for their authentic Mexican tamales, salsas, tacos, and their seasoned dried fruit called “Naughty Fruit.” facebook.com/moraleshomemade

seasonal fruit from Woods Garden, and wild mushrooms from independent foragers. And if your mouth isn’t watering yet, head to @tetonstreetfood on Instagram or Chops Eats on Facebook for a visual look at the goods. But be warned: Once you taste it, you may find yourself asking (as one reviewer put it), “How could anything be more

• Nom Nom Doughnuts: When you’re ready for dessert, see Melissa Mattson at Nom Nom. Her doughnuts enchant both kids and adults. nomnomdoughnuts.com • Pica’s: Pica’s serves tasty Mexican fare with a fresh twist. It’s a consistent local favorite. picastaqueria.com • Pinky G’s: Tom Fay’s pizza is regularly prized “The Best Pizza in Jackson.” And he’s been featured on The Food Network, too! pinkygs.com • R&R Catering: Ron James and Retta Feller supply awesome smoked barbeque to the attendees of mobile events on both sides of the hill. facebook.com/rrcateringteton • Sagebrush Grille: Jamie Culp and Amy Marrington bring you “elevated” mobile catering. Indulge your inner foodie with a pork slider topped in a red pepper aioli and arugula or roasted cauliflower bites. sagebrushgrille.com • Taste Buds: Carolyn Coffey and Kristi Davidson have something for everyone, like tacos, sandwiches, and salads made fresh to order. Catch them seasonally outside Grand Teton Brewery in Victor. facebook.com/taste-buds-mobile-kitchen

delicious than the meal I just ate?” Voted “Best Lunch Spot in 2018” in Teton Valley News’ “Best of Teton Valley” roundup, Chops has definitely found a recipe for success. “I think the fact that the food is unique, well-seasoned, served in substantial portions, and made with love are the reasons locals return and visitors end up finding us,” says Perry. tf

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By Jordy Griffin // Illustrations by Stacey Walker Oldham

hen my wife and I started talking about having children ten years ago, my greatest fear was raising daughters in a world that had boys between the ages of 12 and whenever they fully grow up. But those fears were quelled when my second son was born and I celebrated Mother’s Day under the vasectomy knife. My concern had dissipated not so much because now there was zero chance of bringing a little girl into this world. Instead, my worry transformed to a new, unnerving shift in my wife’s perception of me as the man who gave life to her womb. As it turns out, the savagely symbolic evisceration of our child-making potential had not settled well with her. But I’m writing this letter not to advise you on the dangers of Mother’s Day vasectomies. Instead, I’m coming to you from the throes of raising my boys to be better men than I. And it’s a hell of a lot harder than I thought it was going to be back when they were babies. You remember those days, right? The nights you pretended to be asleep when the baby was crying because, really, what could you do anyhow? Or when you didn’t change the diaper because your sense of smell just isn’t what it used to be? Or the emergency phone call you made to your wife at work when you realized that a poop explosion had plastered a brown racing stripe on the shiny new Furniture Row sofa? You may have even floated the notion that, while it was hard for Mom now, when the baby was older it would be your turn. Or sunk so low as to encourage your mother-in-law’s pontifications on her own child-rearing days, just when your wife needed it least. Cue sleeping in the guest room for a week. These acts of strategic incompetence are probably recognizable to all of us. And if not, you might want to check your societally conditioned .

But you were always there for bare-chested snuggles with baby right after a morning feeding. And when it was time to Skype with the grandparents, you and baby took center stage—shameless bedhead and all. For public outings, you gladly strapped on the Baby Bjorn so you could parade around like “Progressive Dad of the Year,” oblivious to the strange, bedraggled woman following behind you like some sort of mom-zombie. Admit it fellas: You see yourself somewhere in here. Well, if you’re like me and your boys are well past dirty diapers and eating meals with a spoon so small it makes using chopsticks look easy, your chickens have come home to roost. Now, instead, you’re trying to squeeze out the last of your man-child to make room for the hard business of raising boys who will not end up the on the receiving end of some embarrassing hashtag in 10 years. (This is where I admit that, until my wife explained it to me, I thought hashtags were some sort of code language that my middle school students use to make fun of me.) Summer 2019 ¤ Teton Family

Not that we need to completely leave our man-child behind. In fact, he’s the goofy inner child who makes our boys gut-laugh at bedtime with ridiculous stories about the sanddragon-turned-do-gooder who defeats the evil Lord Spaghetti Squash. Or the unbridled master builder who shows his boys how to be creative with random LEGO parts to avoid buying the absurdly priced Hogwarts LEGO castle on Amazon. And it is the same knucklehead who teaches them the infinite hilarity of farts.

Superman is not a real person. So, we must instead settle for human man. And despite the lackluster title, human man is the much better foil for our boys. He frees us to be truthful about who we are and to model honesty. To admit our mistakes. To embrace humility. And to love their mothers deeply, showing vulnerability. I believe this is a much better path to raising happy, well-adjusted boys.

It is not, however, the person we need when our boys experience their first flash of man-anger. It is our job to help them understand and manage it. Or when their brutally instinctive competitiveness compromises the values that we so desperately try to instill in them. Or when they discover the boundlessly intense sexual energy that could potentially lead to an irreparable lapse in judgment some day.

And know that even if we do our best, we may not be able to completely overcome the forces that relentlessly try to steer our young men down the wrong path. Our boys will make their mistakes, just as we did. They will hurt others, just as we did. They will feel the exhilaration of success and the torturous agony of failure and embarrassment, just as we did.

No, this is not the role of the man-child, but rather the role of the man we may fear we cannot be. The man who has all the right answers. The man who knows how to deliver those answers in just the right way at just the right moment. The man who knows how to teach his sons to carry those lessons with them to all the dark corners of the universe they will uncover on their own journey to manhood.

But if we have the courage to model human man, we will greatly increase the odds that they will be more resilient in the face of the external forces of life. And there will be fewer men out there giving us a bad name. Most of all, we will be able to look our friends’ daughters in the eye and tell them that we did the best we could.

CAM SUM

Oh, and by the way, your wife just might forgive you for that Mother’s Day vasectomy (mine did). Because I’m sure if you dig deep enough, you can find your own transgressions to make amends for. Good luck! tf

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NOXIOUS INVADERS And Alternative Treatments for a Better Ecosystem

By Molly Absolon Illustrations by Stacey Walker Oldham

pring. As the last of the snow melts, the foothills of the Tetons and surrounding mountain ranges take on a faint green hue. Aspen leaves unfurl, shiny and new. Lawns shift from brown to a haze of green, and then—pop!— everything turns yellow as the dandelions bloom. From their first blossoms in May or June, dandelions blanket not only the Teton area but also much of the temperate world. They are annoying to some, and persistent, but they aren’t the weeds that really cause problems. “Noxious is a legal definition for weeds,” says Amanda Williams, the Teton County, Idaho, weed superintendent. “They are perceived to be a threat to agriculture and the environment. They cause economic harm.” Dandelions do not meet this definition. In fact, according to Williams, the biggest issue

most people have with dandelions is that they interfere with their vision of a perfect lawn. But they don’t cause any economic or environmental impact. In fact, dandelions—which may have been brought to North America intentionally by early European settlers wanting a flower to remind them of home—have medicinal and nutritional value and can also be used to make a natural yellow dye. It just takes a different mindset to embrace the proliferating plants, according to Williams. But a different mindset isn’t enough for noxious weeds. The bad ones—Canada thistle, musk thistle, spotted knapweed, and toadflax, to name a few in the Teton region— 17

NOXIOUS WEED IDENTIFICATION — (Leucanthemum vulgare): Oxeye daisy is a root-spreading perennial, cultivated as an ornamental, and found in some commercial wildflower seed packets. The flowers are 1 to 2 inches in diameter and consist of a yellow disk with white rays. Oxeye daisy is not readily grazed by wildlife, which allows it to aggressively invade grasslands, displacing native forage.

(Linaria vulgaris): Yellow toadflax (also known as “butter and eggs”) is a creeping root perennial that spreads by both seeds and rhizomes. Toadflax can range from 6 to 48 inches high and can be found growing above 10,000 feet. It has showy, yellow, snapdragon-like flowers with an orange center and is considered a major threat to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

(Cirsium arvense): Canada thistles are native to Eurasia and were introduced to North America as a contaminant in crop seed. The clustered disk flowers are purple, light pink, or white. Canada thistle is one of the most destructive species ever introduced, as it spreads through its roots and reproduces by seed. (Carduus nutans): Musk thistle was introduced as an ornamental plant. This tap-rooted biennial reproduces through wind-dispersed seeds. The flower is 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter, bright pink, and nods as it matures. The plant itself stands between 3 and 6 feet tall.

are a real threat to ecosystems and agriculture. Williams says an uncontrolled infestation of Canada thistle can reduce crop yields by up to 60 percent. It also diminishes pasture capacity, degrades wildlife habitat, and displaces native vegetation, leaving behind large mono-stands of weeds with little biological diversity and low habitat value. Since they first plowed the land, ranchers and farmers have been fighting weeds. Invasives readily move into disturbed areas—like plowed fields, roadsides, and subdivisions—and with no natural predators or biological controls, they take over. 18

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(Cynoglossum officinale): First introduced through crop seed, houndstongue is a tap-rooted biennial that forms a leafy rosette in its first year and flowers in its second. The flowers are reddish purple with five short petals that form clusters around the top of the plant and produce heartshaped burr seeds. The plant is covered in soft, white hairs and is toxic to animals when consumed in large quantities. (Hesperis matronalis): Dame’s rocket is cultivated for its attractive flowers. This biennial can grow up to 4 feet tall. The flowers are 1 inch wide and have four purple, pink, or white petals. Dame’s rocket has an aggressive root system with prolific seeds that allow it to spread quickly. It can escape cultivated gardens easily, crowding out native species.

(Convolvulus arvensis): Agriculturalists deem field bindweed one of the most noxious weeds of all. It is a climbing perennial that forms extensive root systems and reproduces through stolons, rhizomes, and seeds that can remain viable for up to 60 years. The flowers are white or pink and funnelshaped, similar to the garden-variety morning glory flower but smaller.

“The No. 1, least invasive, least labor-intensive way to stop the spread of weeds is prevention,” says Lesley Beckworth, the landowner program coordinator at the Teton County Weed and Pest District in Wyoming. “You’ve heard it: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It’s cliché. But with weeds, it’s really true.” After prevention, the next step is what Beckworth calls EDRR: Early Detection and Rapid Response. The goal of EDRR is to control weeds before there are too many plants. At this stage mechanical removal is still a viable option. “Our weeds program is almost exclusively chemical because of the

type of work we do,” Beckworth says. “We just don’t have enough manpower to physically remove weeds from every single roadside.” But for private landowners who own less land, chemical removal is not the only option. Intermountain Weed Control, a private company that treats invasive weeds throughout the Greater Yellowstone region, is now successfully treating infestations without the use of synthetic herbicides.

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“From 2003 until 2017, we used traditional weed control, relying on chemicals and herbicides,” says Katie Salisbury, the owner of Intermountain Weed Control. “We found it wasn’t that effective, and we weren’t happy with its impact on the environment or on our employees. “So in 2018 we switched to organic methods to control weeds— primarily mechanical removal. But you can’t just remove weeds, you need to establish something in their place or the weeds come back to the disturbed area.” The tenacity of invasive weeds is actually fairly impressive. Most hitchhiked to North America in seed mixes, loads of hay, shipments of timber, the fur of animals, the hulls of ships or holds of airplanes, or stuck in the soles of shoes and in clothing. Many, including the notorious leafy spurge, were imported intentionally as ornamentals. Regardless, once here, they took advantage of the lack of natural controls or pathogens and took off.

“The No. 1, least invasive, least labor-intensive way to stop the spread of weeds is prevention.”

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– Lesley Beckworth, Teton County Weed and Pest “There are competing theories about why invasive species are so good at adapting,” Williams says. “Native species co-evolve with pathogens, mites, fungi, viruses, and predators that keep them in check. Underground, there are complex mycorrhizal relationships that control their growth. Invasives move in and have none of these checks, so their populations explode.” Invasives have different arsenals to ensure success. Some alter the underground mycorrhizal community. Some, like leafy spurge, can reproduce from both seeds and roots. Many weed seeds remain viable for years. And some plants can spread seeds over long distances or send taproots deep underground. All these strategies make them tough to eradicate. “There’s job security in our business,” Salisbury says. “We are never going to get rid of all weeds, but we can manage them. “We rely on mechanical removal followed by reseeding,” she says. “That’s what traditional spraying misses. It’s really pretty intuitive: If you remove the weeds, what’s going to grow in their place? Weeds—unless you plant something else.” Intermountain Weed Control has created a custom seed mix with both shallow- and deep-rooted native plants to reseed areas they’ve treated. Their crews walk transects, stopping to pull and map any weed they encounter, and placing roughly 10 seeds in the disturbed area before moving on. Salisbury says that, in most

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ALTERNATIVE WEED TREATMENTS — Lawn Health

Williams says the best way to control dandelions in your yard is to keep your lawn healthy. Make sure the soil is aerated and fertilized, and mulch any clippings. Mow high and keep your mower blades sharpened. The taller the grass, the healthier the lawn, making it less hospitable to weeds.

Non-chemical, Organic Herbicides

Consumer demand resulted in the development of a number of organic herbicides, such as Weed Pharm, C-Cide, GreenMatch, and WeedZap. Herbicidal vinegar, or acetic acid, falls into this category, as well. These herbicides kill the surface plant, but don’t touch the roots, making them most effective on annuals. Use organic products when weeds are small and young—two weeks after germination. There is no residual activity, but the products are expensive and tend to work best on broadleaf plants, making them useful for treating driveways and patios.

Ground Covers

The slower but more effective way to prepare ground for planting is to kill weeds beforehand with the use of a ground cover that blocks sunlight. Black plastic sheeting, silage cloth, commercially made weed cloth, and even old nylon carpet can be used. The ground cover is typically removed once the weeds are dead; however, weed cloth can remain in place, as it allows rain and air to pass through, keeping the soil viable.

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Cover crops consist of low-growing plants that require little maintenance. They block light and fill disturbed areas, preventing weeds from establishing themselves. It’s important, however, to find plants that aren’t too aggressive and don’t spread too rapidly. In the Tetons, clover and alfalfa work great.

Mechanical Weeding

The crews at Intermountain Weed Control recommend a stand-up weed puller. This tool allows you to stay off your knees while weeding. The blades create a type of claw that reaches deep to remove taproots. Salisbury says her crew’s favorite models are made by Fiskars or Weed Zinger.

places, her crews treat one acre in roughly two work hours. “We’ve found that it doesn’t take much longer than spraying with a backpack sprayer,” she says. Teton Valley organic farmer Sue Miller follows the same principles as Intermountain Weed Control. She prepares her beds by using silage cloth or some kind of black plastic to kill weeds before planting. Then she seeds her crop with a cover crop—often a nitrogen-fixing clover—to avoid bare ground where weeds flourish. Despite her efforts upfront, there’s still a lot of backbreaking weeding to follow. Weeds are tenacious, and if they find a weakness, they will exploit it.

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Salisbury says her crews use special weeding tools that allow them to stand up to pull offenders. The tools tend to get most of the roots as well as the aboveground foliage, but keeping properties weed-free is a commitment. Salisbury says it’s just part of the responsibility of being a landowner in the West. Because of their mandate to enforce the state’s noxious weed laws, the weed departments in Teton County, Idaho and Wyoming, continue to use chemicals in their weed treatments. “Chemicals are

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our bread and butter because of time and effectiveness,” Williams says. “But we work with the Bureau of Land Management and the Nez Perce Bio-Control Center for biological controls as well.”

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Biological controls include the use of organisms—bugs—to act as predators on invasive species. Williams says these controls aren’t a good option for all weeds, and she warns they need to be carefully vetted to prevent the controls from turning into pests in their own right. But they do add a tool to her toolbox that allows her to manage the weeds under her purview without chemicals. Beckworth also mentions biological controls as an option her department depends upon, not so much to eradicate a particular weed but to control its growth so it can’t outcompete natives and take over. Still, the battle is never ending.

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“There’s a saying in our field: ‘Our successes are invisible and our failures are obvious,’” Williams says. “It’s a continuous effort to stay ahead.” Despite its weeds, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is relatively intact, and its weed warriors feel a responsibility to help keep it that way. “Interestingly, Teton Valley [Idaho] has a legacy of land managed for agriculture,” Salisbury says. “Farmers and ranchers did a good job keeping weeds out. It affected their pocketbooks. But when the land was subdivided for development, that is when weeds became a bigger problem. We didn’t have the farmers out there taking care of things.” The county weed departments and Intermountain Weed Control are resources for homeowners looking for advice and support in controlling their weeds. But for people with small yards and minimal acreage, the key—according to Beckworth, Williams, and Salisbury—is to make sure that, however you remove your weeds (by spraying or pulling), you reseed the disturbed area immediately or the weeds will just come back. tf

(Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks)

PlayCleanGo is an international campaign designed to stop the spread of invasive species. Launched in 2012 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the campaign aims to give outdoor recreationalists the information and tools they need to prevent the inadvertent spread of weeds.

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Come Clean. Before leaving home take time to inspect clothing, boots, pets, and vehicles and remove dirt, plants, and bugs. Leave Clean. Before heading home, inspect your belongings and vehicle and remove any dirt, plants, or bugs. In Wyoming, Teton County Weed and Pest has boot-cleaning stations at popular trailheads and hopes to install bike-washing stations as well. In the absence of such amenities, clean your gear as soon as you get home. Stay on designated paths and trails. Use certified or local firewood and hay. Pests can hide in firewood, and weed seeds in infested hay can blow into the environment, spreading invasives.

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BAKING DONE BETTER Crave-Worthy Desserts Using Whole Food Swaps

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warm brownie swirled with a nutty spread. The aroma of toasted nuts and citrus rising from a rustic cake. A simple tart piled high with the season’s first berries.

I no longer need a big bag of white sugar in my pantry. Dates, maple syrup, honey, and fruit purees work beautifully to sweeten baked goods while adding layers of flavor, too. I also got rid of most of my all-purpose white flour. Instead, I use flours made from nuts, chickpeas, buckwheat, and white whole wheat to add robust flavor, a boost of fiber, and satisfying fats. Swapping chocolate with cacao not only tastes better, but it also provides a good dose of brain- and heart-healthy flavonoids. And although I will always love butter, I now prefer the savory note (plus the healthy mono-unsaturated fats and polyphenols) of extra virgin olive oil in baked treats.

Homemade sweets have the power to dissolve an after-school slump, elevate a weeknight supper, and evoke nostalgic vibes. After all, it’s hard not to feel loved when someone pulls a pan of brownies from the oven and hands you a gooey square. The best homemade treats are uncomplicated, beautiful, satisfying, and easy to make. But they can also be healthful. Like, what if we replace the usual suspects—refined sugar, white flour, and unhealthy fats—with nutrient-packed whole foods?

It may take a little experimentation to hit the sweet spot between creating goodies that are both fun to eat and good for you. But once you get the hang of Get started with recipes ingredient swapping, you’ll from Annie's website, want to upgrade all of your BrainHealthKitchen.com family’s favorites. tf

This is exactly what I was after when I set out to revamp my old family recipes with whole food ingredients. And I stumbled upon a delightful secret: Not only do healthy ingredient swaps work, they yield even better-tasting results. At some point along my “better baking” journey, I discovered

LEMONY BLUEBERRY CHIA SEED TART Makes one 9-inch tart

— Fresh blueberries—brain-health superstars shown to prevent cognitive decline—can get lost in the cooking process. This easy tart employs chia seeds (a potent anti-inflammatory) to gently turn the berries into a jammy filling.

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FOR THE CRUST:

½ cup dates 2 cups raw almonds ¼ cup oats ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing the pan)

FOR THE BLUEBERRY CHIA SEED JAM: 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chia seeds

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Soak the dates in water for 30 minutes. Drain and remove the pits. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Grease the sides and bottom of a 9-by-9-inch tart pan (with a removable bottom) with olive oil. Pulse the almonds in a food processor until mealy in texture. Add the oats and salt. Pulse a few more times. With the motor running, add one date at a time. Add the olive oil and process until a ball begins to form on the side of the bowl. (If your crust isn’t balling up, add another spoonful of olive oil.)

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Press the crust mixture into the prepared tart pan (corners and sides, too) to make an even layer. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Use the flat side of a glass to press the bottom crust evenly throughout. Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is browning on the edge. Place 2 cups of blueberries, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and the lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst (about 5 minutes). Stir in the 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes the consistency of jam. It should start to set in 1 to 2 minutes. Zest the lemon and set it aside for the topping. When the tart shell is done, let it cool. Slather the blueberry jam over the bottom of the crust in an even layer. Top with half the lemon zest. Arrange the rest of the berries on the surface. Sprinkle with the remaining lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of coconut palm sugar. Reduce the oven to 300º F. Bake the tart for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully to be sure the edges don’t burn. Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely. Once the tart is cool, lift the bottom of the tart pan from the sides. Just before serving, shower the tart with fresh thyme leaves and sprigs. Serve with a dollop of vanilla bean cashew cream, if using.

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MARMALADE OLIVE OIL CAKE Makes one 9-inch cake

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This rustic cake reminds me of breakfast in Italy—fragrant with fruity olive oil, dense with almonds, and laced with chewy bits of orange and lemon. Instead of white sugar, I use coconut palm sugar for a not-too-sweet result. It’s less likely to make blood sugar and insulin spike, too.

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1 organic lemon 1 organic seedless orange ½ cup raw almonds 1 cup white whole wheat flour ½ cup almond flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 eggs at room temperature ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ cups coconut palm sugar ²⁄³ cup fruity olive oil Berries, edible blooms, and honey Greek yogurt (optional)

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Preheat the oven to 325º F. Place the whole lemon and orange in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer

for 30 minutes. Drain and cool the fruit. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until toasty brown. When cool, pulse in a food processor until they are the texture of coarse sand. Remove from the processor and set aside. Increase oven temperature to 355º F (350º F at sea level). Cut the lemon in half; scoop out and discard the pulp and the seeds. Cut the orange in half. Without cleaning the food processor, add the lemon rind and the whole orange. Pulse until it resembles a thick marmalade. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour,

almond flour, and baking powder. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and sprinkle them with salt. Using a whisk, beat until foamy, then gradually add the sugar. 9. Fold the flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Add the "marmalade,” almonds, and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a thick batter forms. 10. Grease a springform pan with a few teaspoons of olive oil. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth over the top. 11. Bake for about an hour or until a toothpick placed in the center of the cake comes out clean. 12. Once cool, release the pan and garnish with fresh berries, edible blooms, and a dollop of honey Greek yogurt (if using). 8.

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TAHINI-SWIRLED BROWNIES Makes 16 2-inch squares

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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing) 2 large eggs ¾ cup almond flour ¹⁄³ cup no-sugar-added applesauce ½ cup pure maple syrup ½ cup natural cocoa powder (not Dutch processed) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup dark chocolate (70 percent), chopped ¹⁄³ cup tahini, well-stirred and at room temperature Preheat the oven to 400º F. Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with olive oil. Whisk together eggs and olive oil in a large bowl. Add almond flour, applesauce, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir well using a wooden spoon. Add the chopped chocolate, stirring until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth over the top with a spoon. Place dollops of tahini on top of the brownie batter. Use a skewer to swirl them throughout, creating a marbled effect. Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly. Cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares. Serve warm, cold, or partially frozen.

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD... CRASH HARDER Gaining Ground on Adrenal Disorders By Tibby Plasse

ost of us know when something is off in our bodies. Especially women, because we watch our cycles like hawks. But what do we do when something is off without explanation? And then, why do we keep pushing ourselves, regardless of the symptoms? Conventional checkups and basic blood panels rarely reveal signs of adrenal disruption. But a good understanding of our bodies and our environmental stressors can help us get a handle on adrenal fatigue, disorder, or deficiency. Fill in your buzzword of choice, because, really, until the adrenal glands completely fail—causing full-blown Addison’s disease—one can never quite be sure how mild or severe a case is. Adrenal fatigue has become an epidemic. We’re pushing ourselves past the point of function—literally. Our organs are shutting down because we’re worried about children’s schedules, sick parents, finances, politics, getting enough exercise. ... The reality is, life is an endurance sport and it’s getting harder and harder to keep up. The pressure to post something daily on social media is superfluous and yet omnipresent. Driggs acupuncturist Lori Lloyd asks, “Are we ever just doing one thing at one time?” So how do we correct an imbalance when we don’t even know what that imbalance is? Walking a Tight Rope The adrenal glands control the fight-or-flight reflexes in our bodies. They manage our bodies’ adrenaline and other hormones, and are

a critical point in the equilateral triangle of hormonal balance in women (the other two points being the thyroid gland and the ovaries). Located on top of the kidneys, the glands are small, delicate, and essential to bodily communication. Symptoms of fatigue and dysfunction can be vague but may include migraines, lower back pain, anxiety, neuropathy, insomnia, exhaustion, memory problems, irregular moods, and weight change. This array of symptoms, though not limited to the above, can surface after a physical injury or trauma, but they can also present in times of great stress, in the presence of an autoimmune disease, or, most often, by just ignoring the basic needs our bodies are asking for. According to Jackson naturopathic physician Monique Lai, “Most people are not to the level at which Addison’s disease and Cushing’s are diagnosed by the medical community. Yet, there is dysfunction. Your adrenal glands respond to a variety of stresses: physical, emotional, and spiritual. A lot of people are under the medical radar … but fall into the area where no one [in the medical community] knows what to do. [These individuals] need to change the way they’re going about identifying what is wrong. And an adrenal test is a great indicator.” When your organs can’t keep up because your schedule is taxing, you need to find ways to support them. Disciplining yourself to change bad health patterns or practices that don’t serve you can be life changing. Like birth stories, adrenal stories are unique in their own right, and Summer 2019 ¤ Teton Family

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Slow down. Take a walk (rather than a run). Take a bath with Epsom salt, Dead Sea salt, or Himalayan sea salt. Attend a yoga class or start a regular at-home yoga practice. Meditate: “Make it a habit like brushing your teeth,” says acupuncturist Lori Lloyd. “Even if it’s only ten minutes. Give yourself the space to do it.” Give your body as much of a chance to recover as you give it a chance to perform. Practice the adult version of “no-screen time.” Just like kids, we’re tuning out the natural world with the constant distraction of phones and TV. Clear your schedule each night after 6:00. Listen to the Solfeggio frequencies, an ancient six-tone scale said to balance energy, while working or sleeping. Eliminate stimulants and inflammatory foods from your diet, especially caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and nightshades. Kill your WIFI. Buy an ethernet chord or turn off your router when you’re not working.

each person has their own contributing factors. Autoimmune diseases, like lupus or arthritis, or chronic infections from a virus, a bacteria, or a Lyme spirochete can make the body work overtime. And over months or years, the lack of support for a body already battling something in the background takes a toll on the adrenal glands. Similarly, emotionally taxing relationships can create toxicity that will eventually present in physical symptoms. If you’re constantly put on the defense, constantly having to step it up, or are just stretched to the max, your metabolism and hormone pathways will find themselves syncopating to that discord. So what do you do? Supporting Balance Getting acquainted with the rules of nutrition is a good first step. For example, it’s important to understand what foods have too much potassium in them, like bananas and broccoli. Potassium is a mineral element we’ve all been told is good for us, but in excess, potassium decreases magnesium, a mineral lacking in most Western diets and a vital nutrient for managing stress and balancing hormones. A slight nutritional nuance, such as low levels of magnesium, can sometimes be the tipping point for adrenal taxation. Hair analysis and even annual blood tests can indicate certain nutrient deficiencies, and sometimes restoring these nutrients is a simple step toward giving your body, mind, and spirit what they need to recover. Calming down your body’s system is another important step. And that doesn’t mean just sitting on the couch and enjoying a movie marathon. If your body is in a constant state of fight-or-flight and depleting its adrenal reserves, it can’t just “snap out of it.” Instead, it requires actively working at a deep level on your parasympathetic nervous system. And while there are only a few practices that dig that deep into the body, our amazing local resources—like Rolfing, sound therapy, float therapy, and reflexology—are well worth exploring. With Rolfing, a practitioner looks at your body to identify its

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compensation methods. Then he or she corrects those methods so you can literally stand taller. The practice works on fascia—bands of connective tissue beneath the skin that attach, stabilize, and separate muscles and internal organs—manipulating it to expand and fulfill its capacity. As local Rolfer Ticia Sheets of Mountain Somatics explains: “We look at all the connective tissue and see what needs to be unwound [in your body].”

dissolved in it. Soothing music, total darkness, and complete buoyancy create a womb-like state where the brain can truly rest. Otherwise known as “sensory deprivation,” floating comes as close as possible to experiencing zero gravity, and it gives the brain an opportunity for “recovery growth.” See for yourself at Healing Waters Therapeutic Float Center.

Daniela Botur’s sound healing experience is also an exercise in recalibration. Daniela brings the client into a trance state with She compares this sense of “wellness” to a person standing tall singing bowls. As she moves from when looking at the horizon rather than bowl to bowl, each frequency resonates hunched over looking at the ground. “The vibrationally with a certain part of the person looking at the horizon, and standing “The reality is, life is an endurance body. When bodies get “out of tune”—by upright is going to feel better in their head,” means of stress, illness, or environmental she says. “A tall person doesn’t feel sick or sport and it's getting harder factors—specific frequencies help restore tired. But the person looking down feels and harder to keep up ... Driggs vibrancy to the affected area. sick.” She explains that balance in the body doesn’t just come from looking better but acupuncturist Lori Loyd asks, ‘Are we And then there’s reflexology, a healing also from being able to stand up straight ever just doing one thing at a time?’ ” practice that is over 2,000 years old, and breathe. “Structural integration is a lot according to Jackson wellness practitioner more than just realigning the tissue. And Kathy Chandler. Chandler explains that her therapy “works on every gland, every organ, every vessel, and while the work is deep, it’s at a level that your body and nervous all the nerves in your body.” By stimulating areas of the hands, system can handle. It’s not about getting beat up.” ears, and feet, Chandler helps realign nerve pathways to the brain, Sound and float therapy are, perhaps, the most passive forms restoring balance where communication has faltered. of healing. Interestingly enough, they are two therapies regularly Gaining ground on adrenal disorders is an uphill battle. Through used to treat conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, trial and error, sufferers can figure out which therapies resonate best traumatic brain injuries, and forms of depression. They also work with their particular bodies. But being mindful of healthy habits great for restoring adrenals. and preventing the impact before the crash is the end goal. Because, although adrenal issues won’t necessarily just disappear, the first step Float therapy involves soaking in a “pod” filled with 200 to balance is knowing what you’re up against. tf gallons of water and about 1,000 pounds of magnesium sulfate

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a mushroom newbie. But I don’t have mycophobia like some of my peers. In fact, in this country, mushrooms are just starting to pique mainstream interest for both culinary and supplemental use. Take for instance my Instagram feed, where ads for the hipster brand MUD\WTR pop up daily. They totally have my number, especially now that I’ve clicked on the link and discovered that this coffee substitute—a blend of chaga, cordyceps, lions mane, and reishi mushrooms—makes you feel “kinda like you took an Adderall. But not in a bad jittery way ... in a super focused energized way,” as one client puts it. Now, mainstream or taboo, I’m not after an Adderall fix, but I have to admit I wouldn’t mind feeling super focused after consuming some highly delectable mushrooms. So, being a nerdy forager myself, I tried to pick the brains of my local morel-hunting friends to no avail. They hold their stashes on lockdown, and any information given to me remained limited. This required me to seek out the area’s real mushroom gurus, from whom I learned that both foraging for wild mushrooms and cultivating them for culinary use is as much an art as it is a science, as mushrooms—being finicky forest-floor dwellers—require precise temperatures, a specific growing medium, and an ample amount of moisture to fruit.

On the Hunt

“My favorite thing to do is go out in the woods and look down,” says local mushroom man Tye Tilt (aka Fungi Tye). “I’m always looking down. My eyes are so focused on the ground, even if I’m not out to find food.” Tilt, owner and founder of Mountain Valley Mushrooms in Driggs, got into cultivating mushrooms after years of hunting morels with friends. “Sometimes we’d collect enough for just one meal. And then, in other years, we’d get 20 to 30 pounds.”

Photography by Paulette Phlipot

This sparked a business idea for the expert forager. He started selling his bounty to restaurants in Jackson in 2002. One year later, after enrolling in a grower’s course, he and partner Scott Button began to re-create indoors the wild mushroom-growing conditions he was so familiar with. They grew king oyster, pearl oyster, and shitake mushroom varieties until the production building of their farm burnt down in 2012. Since then, the partners have built the business back slowly, offering seasonal fungi varieties at regional farmers markets. To Tilt, hunting mushrooms is like going wildflower picking: “You know your lupine. You know your arrowleaf balsamroot. And once you know your mushrooms, it’s just like hunting flowers.” He mentions that, while mushroom hunting does have a small element of risk, very few mushrooms in our area will give you more than a tummy ache, making foraging nothing to shy away from. Tilt rarely eats anything other than four local and easily identifiable species: morels, oysters, chanterelles, and porcini.

Out of the Ash

Morels—the region’s finest-tasting wild mushroom. It’s the variety that started Tilt in the business and it’s the variety that every last one of my mushroom-hunting friends forages. I’ve eaten morels sautéed in butter and garlic, and stuffed with panko and Grana Summer 2019 ¤ Teton Family

Mushroom Identification Porcini Morels Pi n k O y s t er (not pictured) : August-September : Found during a wet year in riparian areas and in low-elevation lodgepole and mixed-fir forests. : Brown and greasy “bun-like” cap with yellowish-white flesh and a solid, uniform stem. Porcini have distinctive pores (like little tubes) instead of gills on the underside of the cap.

Season Habitat

Description

(pictured on page 33) : April-June : Cottonwood corridors; Douglas fir and lodgepole mixed forests; aspen mixed forests (in wet years only). Check northeastfacing slopes and riparian areas. : Uniform, honeycomb, gray and brown caps. Cap is attached to the stem. Completely hollow inside, from the tip of the cap through the stem.

Season Habitat

Description

S n o w O y s t er

Oyster

Season: June-October Habitat: Search for clusters in

cottonwood corridors in a wet year. Oysters grow on down and decaying aspen trees and even on standing dead trees. : Little to no stem, with an umbrella-shaped cap containing gills. White to gray in color, with white flesh and gills. Almondy smell.

Description

Season: Fourth of July-October Habitat: White pine, Douglas fir, and lodgepole pine forests.

Found growing at the base of a tree with which it forms a symbiotic relationship. Elevation-dependent as the summer goes on. : Convex or vase-shaped yellow or orange cap with a smooth stem. Yellow to white flesh. Contains “false gills” or gills that branch out like veins and run down the stem. They smell like fresh apricots.

Description

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!!NOT EDIBLE!! (not pictured) : First up in the spring : Found growing on the edge of snowpacks and in close proximity to fallen logs. An “indicator species.” (Go back in one week for the real thing.) : Caps are brown or reddish-brown, wavy, and hang freely from the stem. Filled with cottony filaments and chunks of tissue when sliced open.

Season Habitat

Description

Photography by Paulette Phlipot

Chanterelles

Li o n's M a n e False Morels

Padano cheese. I’ve sampled their honeycomb-like caps on fancy Asian dishes and searched for their elusive presence in the aspen forest on my property. Still, I have never come home with a bounty. Maybe I need to visit a burn …

mushrooms. Get the family involved. “Kids are low to the ground,” explains Tilt. “In a lot of cultures, kids go out [and pick mushrooms] with their grandparents, creating a lifelong passion. It can often be one of the first outings of the season.”

“Fire morels are different,” says Tilt. This phoenicoid (a variety of fungi that fruits in response to heat) can pop up in copious bumper crops in the spring following a substantial conifer forest fire. It’s believed that Native Americans collected this edible mushroom on the regular, and maybe even intentionally set fires of their own to spur proliferation.

Whether you have kids in tow or are setting out on a solo mission, implement practices that ensure both the sustainability of the species and the viability of your hunted product:

“A fire comes through and sterilizes the ground where the mycelium exists—they’re always there,” explains Tilt. “If you get enough moisture, mushrooms are the first thing to surface from the nutrient-dense earth. There is no competition, so they go crazy.” Researchers believe that fire morels are a different species than the typical morchella or “true morel.” They grow in clusters and sometimes pop up in immeasurable quantities. They are bigger than the varieties found in cottonwood groves or forests, and they have an almost ashy flavor. But they are abundant and under the right conditions can grow for weeks and even months.

Best Foraging Practices

Take a stroll this spring through cottonwood corridors, conifer forests, and burn areas. Search the bases of subalpine firs or flip over the occasional dead log, and you may stumble upon edible

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Always use a knife or scissors to cut the stem, rather than pulling the mushroom from the ground, so you don’t disturb neighboring mycelium. Never pick all the mushrooms in one area. Pick 60 percent and leave 40, then move on. Clean the cap on the spot with an artist’s brush. Rinsing mushrooms with water will cause them to deteriorate quickly, like a berry.

Place your finds in a wicker basket to allow dirt and pine needles to fall through. “Putting mushrooms in a plastic bag is like death,” says Tilt. “They will rot.” Also, follow the rules put in place by local forest districts, especially when hunting burn areas. “Fire area is delicate,” explains Mary Cernicek, public affairs officer for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. “And the sterile environment is super receptive to fertilization. You need to be hypervigilant about spreading noxious weeds.” She recommends washing and cleaning your equipment, including the soles of your shoes, before you go out. “These areas are ready to accept any type of vegetation and seeds.”

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Playing Mother Nature

As the interest in mushrooms grows (spawned locally, Sarah Depont and Patrick McDonnell of perhaps, by thriving wild Morning Dew Mushrooms prepare their culinary mushrooms for harvest. edibles, rather than Instagram feeds), culinary cultivators have followed the trend, reinventing wild mushroom habitats indoors. In fact, Sarah Depont and Patrick McDonnell, of Morning Dew Mushrooms in Tetonia, Idaho, are obsessed with it. By means of sophisticated infrastructure—including a sterilization room, complete with giant HEPA filters that bring in fresh air, an inoculation room where mycelium sit to “sprout” in its substrate, and a fruiting room outfitted with precise humidity and temperature control—the couple commercially grows several varieties of mushrooms and sells them to local restaurants and retailers.

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Perfecting the growing substrate (one that mimics nutrient-rich soil or decaying logs) and then sterilizing it is where the fun begins. The couple builds their own mushroom filter bags (which they call “unicorn bags”) using a mix of oak pellets, made for pellet-burning stoves and shipped in from Maine, and non-GMO soy hulls. While it would certainly be more convenient to use locally produced pine

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Snow oyster mushrooms begin fruiting in their "unicorn bags” at Morning Dew Mushrooms’ indoor farm.

pellets, most softwoods contain naturally occurring anti-fungals, making them unviable as a growing medium. The two ingredients are mixed and bagged in an uber-clean room, and then they enter a sterilization drum to “cook” for 32 hours at 232º F. Once the bags cool, in goes the mushroom spawn (mycelium) to inoculate in another room. Then they sit to fruit in their final climate-controlled home. The whole process takes about four weeks. Due to demand, the couple is now expanding their oneyear-old operation to perfect processing times.

Sampling (Culinary) Shrooms

Currently, Morning Dew Mushrooms cultivates blue, white elm, Italian, and snow oyster mushrooms, lions mane, and—the new kid on the block—chestnut mushrooms. The furry lion’s mane mushrooms were my family’s favorite. A good substitute for lobster or scallops, these dense, cream-colored beauties taste best sliced and simply pan-fried in butter or olive oil. Toast a brioche bun from 460Bread, add some crisp greens from Vertical Harvest, and, with a slather of pesto or melted butter poured over top, a beautiful vegetarian lobster roll is born. The oyster mushrooms are more delicate than their meaty counterpart, making them a perfect addition to a heavier beef dish or an egg-drop soup. Just make sure to preserve their velvety texture by not overcooking them. The professionals do it best, however. Forage Bistro and Lounge in Driggs, Idaho, buys weekly stock from Morning Dew, particularly for use in the restaurant’s famous vegan and gluten-free mushroom cakes, with a sweet-chili gastrique. On the West Bank, Calico purchases 30 pounds a week for their grilled chicken fettuccini and other dishes. Café Genevieve and Gather take advantage of the indoor growers’ offerings around the holiday season. And Morning

LOCAL FORAGING GUIDELINES —

• Collect up to one gallon of mushrooms a day for personal use (in Bridger-Teton National Forest). • Collect up to 10 pounds per season for personal use (in Targhee National Forest). • Leave no trace. Don't drive off road. Don't litter. • Minimize use around trailheads and campgrounds. • Obey stay limits in the national forest. • Commercial permits for Bridger-Teton picking, if offered, are available at fs.usda.gov/detail/btnf under “passes and permits.” • Commercial permits are not currently available for Targhee National Forest. • Foraging mushrooms is not permitted in wilderness areas.

Dew’s oyster and lion’s mane varieties can be purchased fresh each week from the cooler inside Barrels and Bins Market in Driggs. With permissive forest districts on both sides of the hill and hardworking local indoor farmers, there’s no excuse—even despite your possible mycophobia—not to gather some mushrooms to try for yourself. “The mushroom-picking experience is an exhilarating use of national forest,” says Cernicek. “It’s a scavenger hunt.” So why not hop on the mushroom bandwagon? (I promise I won’t disclose your stash.) If not to simply expand your palate, then for the sake of enjoying a newfound hobby. tf Summer 2019 ¤ Teton Family

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he Jackson Hole Children’s Museum is every parent’s dream: a wildly imaginative, screen-free, welcome-tomake-a-mess space that is not your home. Its Creativity Studio is packed with recycled and reclaimed One student engineers a spinning wheel and materials; the Mountain axle (above) and another examines a pulley system (below) at the Jackson Hole Children’s Market is always stocked Museum's simple machines program. with boxes, cans of food, and kid-size carts for shopping; and every corner begs for little hands to touch, try, and discover.

Since November 2011, this homegrown museum and Jackson Hole staple has encouraged families to explore, discover, build, and play together. But what parents may not realize as they watch their child pilot a plane, expertly apply a cast, or hot glue a million pom-poms onto varied mix mediums is that, for young children, play and learning are inseparable. “Play is critically important in supporting a child’s healthy cognitive development,” says museum Executive Director Jean Lewis, citing a September 2018 article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “Play facilitates parent engagement, promotes safe, stable, nurturing relationships, and is fundamentally important for learning twenty-firstcentury skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity.” The children’s museum provides in-house and outreach programs to thousands of children and families each year, both offsite and at their museum location. Innovative programs allow kids of all ages to blur the lines between facts and fun and to get lost in the excitement of discovering new knowledge. Summer 2019 ¤ Teton Family

Tucker Tyler teaches a toddler how to navigate the Sphero Robot at Valley of the Tetons Library's Makerspace.

What is STEAM?

STEM—an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—was popularized after the 2011 State of the Union address by President Barack Obama. His administration challenged the nation’s schools to emphasize STEM subject areas to bring American students up to speed with other nations around the world. In some schools, an overemphasis on these four fields resulted in idling and even cutting funds for art programming. Adding an “A” for Art to the STEM lineup—including music, fine arts, design, and language arts—creates STEAM and allows educators to integrate craft and design thinking into the other disciplines when appropriate. Around the country, makerspaces, engineering lessons, and handson, experiential learning now flourish both in and out of classrooms. “It’s science, but it takes on a whole other realm,” says JHCM’s K-5 education director Hatilie Lemke, explaining what STEAM means to her. “STEAM connects what you learn to something you create.”

Readying Kinders

The museum partners with families and preschools to help toddlers develop skills that will prepare them for elementary school, often described as “kindergarten readiness.” The museum’s space features adaptable areas for magnets, patterns, light tables, and other “mini-manipulative exhibits.” The climbing structure and magnet wall facilitate locomotor play and experimentation with simple machines, while the Mountain Market and Vet Clinic immerse children in social and pretend play. 38

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Kindergarten readiness begins with parent engagement, according to the aforementioned AAP report. In other words: Put down your phone and play.

3D pens extrude a narrow strand of melted plastic and are used to make three-dimensional designs or repair plastic items.

“We provide an engaging play and learning space for children and their parents,” says Lewis. “Our exhibits and weekly programs encourage families to explore and create together.” This family practice lends itself to “aha moments,” as kids and parents experiment and converse while promoting cognitive and motor development. Year-round, weekly programs for the museum’s youngest patrons include “Wacky Wednesday Science,” where kids can question, observe, hypothesize, and experiment to their hearts’ content. “Crafty Kids” presents children and caregivers with an idea for a craft involving specific supplies and then encourages them to make the project on their own. Sensory exploration is “best experienced with a smock,” according to the JHCM website, as kids are persuaded to pour, mix, scoop, dump, feel, squish, and splash while they investigate textures, patterns, and colors. “Our weekly programs are both sensory and ‘sciency,’ involving building and crafting,” says Lemke. “And while they are led by a teacher, kids get to be creative on their own.” The museum prides themselves on their Reggio Emilia-inspired Creativity Studio. Reggio Emilia—an Italian teaching approach that holds the child at the center of his or her learning—views the student as a curious being, capable of constructing his or her

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For Makerspace specialist and librarian Tucker Tyler, STEAM education is what he “always needed as a kid.” So he’s happy to be the go-to leader of a staffed space for robotics, tinkering, and general hands-on making at the Driggs branch of Valley of the Tetons Library.

Martha Lewis, MS Martha Lewis, certified Sleep Sense consultant “The kind of people who use libraries usually like to make and explore new things,” says Tyler, explaining why the library is the perfect place for a room happylittlecamperjh.com that holds everything from a programmable sewing machine and virtualreality headsets to music recording equipment and 3D printing pens.

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The library’s Makerspace, which opened in 2018, is devoted to Helping parents STEAM-centeredexhausted learning for both kids and adults. Staffed byget Tyler their babies sleeping and open to the public several days a week, year-round, Makerspace developed out of the need to upcycle materials accumulated over several years from various library programs.

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Tyler says he recognizes the need for more STEAM initiatives in rural communities, like Teton County, Idaho, where teachers may need support integrating STEAM into their existing curricula. For this reason, the library offers classroom-size sets of materials for teachers who want easy access to tools for hands-on learning.

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“This version of the library is a place for DIY learners,” says Tyler, “[one where he can] watch people grow and develop as makers and learners.”

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own understanding and knowledge. The learning environment in Reggio-inspired programs promotes experiential learning, as well as provocative thinking, communication, and collaboration. And it uses adults as mentors and guides, rather than traditional teachers, to provide the ultimate source of information. In addition to offering opportunities for families to play and learn together, the museum partners with preschools to create exploratory programs that support their in-school initiatives and kindergarten readiness. This past year, JHCM partnered with the Teton Literacy Center Preschool to hold a progressive and successful yearlong pilot program with a goal of increasing kindergarten readiness among

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sides of the hill. Lemke’s Madden Griffin rocks out on the Ableton background—a Teton Push (aka, desktop recording studio) at Science School grad Makerspace in Driggs. program student and a teacher at Journeys School—makes designing and teaching STEAM-themed programs a natural fit for her.

Mason Volcko and Cora Kirchner set the foundation for their three-dimensional plastic creations.

the center’s mostly Spanish-speaking clientele. “What we found is that our shared programming directly supports language development among their students,” explains Lewis. She hopes the museum can continue to make a difference. “Through our collaborative community partnership, we aspire to expand experiential learning among pre-K-aged children to narrow the kindergarten readiness gap in our community.”

Why STEAM?

Lemke, a certified teacher with a love for science, describes her work as a “dream job.” She conducts museum and STEAM programs for more than a thousand children each year in districts on both 40

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Lemke feels fortunate to have the time to prep her lessons, too. Tearing cardboard, gathering materials—it all takes time that classroom teachers often don’t have. And the partnership allows the schools to put project-based learning in the spotlight. Lemke says students shine when they get to show what they know in new ways. “I just love seeing kids who don’t often feel successful feel really successful,” she says. “I think when they have a chance to learn something and then apply their learning to a hands-on project, the whole world opens up to them.” The Jackson Hole Children’s Museum hosts a wide range of summer STEAM opportunities including full- and half-day camps, drop-off programs, and community programs. Visit its website at jhchildrensmuseum.org for information. tf

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Lemke works hard to bring STEAM to the classroom in a unique partnership with the Teton County School District #1 in Wyoming. The museum provides all kindergarten through fifth-grade students with two-hour STEAM workshops on curricular science topics like sound, force and motion, and variables in chemistry. Lemke says STEAM programming benefits students’ fine motor skills and creates what she calls “engineering literacy.” “They’re manipulating things around them,” says Lemke. “I see a lot of problem-solving happening when they get to build and create something.”

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ELEMENTARY-AGE CAMPS CAMP INVENTION Ages: entering grades 1 to 5 Dates: June 24-28, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Colter Elementary Activities: science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) programs that foster curiosity and innovative thinking Contact: invent.org; 800.968.4332 CAMP TETON PINES Ages: 4 to 9 Dates: July 1-August 9, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (before and after care available); full-week and half-week options Activities: swimming, golf, tennis, yoga, arts and crafts, group games, food fun, science projects, STEAM challenges Contact: kecamps.com; info@kecamps.com; 877.671.2267 JACKSON HOLE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CAMP Ages: pre-K through grade 6 Dates: tbd (see website for details) Activities: summer camps and drop-off programming where kids discover and learn about the world through fun and creative explorations Contact: jhchildrensmuseum.org hatilie@jhchildrensmuseum.org; 307.733.3996 JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT GRAND ADVENTURE CAMP Ages: 8 to 12 Dates and times: June 10-August 30, 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; weeklong or daily drop-ins Activities: drop tower, rock climbing, bungee trampoline, hiking, aerial adventure course, archery, scenic tram rides, pathway biking, arts and science activities Contact: jacksonhole.com/mountain-sports-school/ summer-programs; kidsranch@jacksonhole.com or info@jacksonhole.com; 307.739.2788 JH JEWISH COMMUNITY SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAINS SUMMER DAY CAMP Ages: entering grades K to 6 Dates: July 15-19 and July 22-26 Activities: swimming, singing, games, cooking, art, exploration opportunities, overnight experience

(for older children) Contact: jhjewishcommunity.org info@jhjewishcommunity.org; 307.734.1999 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF JACKSON HOLE JOY SUMMER CAMP Ages: entering grades 1 to 5 Dates: June 25-August 23, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (before and after care available), Monday-Friday Activities: outdoor fun through arts and crafts, silly science and nature time, adventure games, balance bikes, singing, adventures to national forests and national parks Contact: pcjh.org/joysummercamp; Dylan Wade at dwade@pcjh.org; 307.734.0388, ext. 103 SHEPHERD OF THE MOUNTAINS LUTHERAN CHURCH SUMMER CAMP Ages: age 4 to entering grade 6 (older ages welcome as helpers) Dates and times: see website for dates, 8:30 a.m.-noon Activities: nondenominational-themed Bible camp with Bible adventures, singing, team-building games, science gizmos, snacks, and collectable Bible memory buddies Contact: sotmlc.org; thobbs6@hotmail.com; 307.733.4382 TETON COUNTY/JACKSON PARKS AND RECREATION CAMP JACKSON Ages: entering grades 1 to 6 Dates: June 17-August 23, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: exploring Grand Teton National Park, hiking, swimming, biking, arts and crafts, sports, and more Contact: tetonparksandrec.org cmccollum@tetonwyo.org; 307.732.5756 TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY CAMP Ages: entering grades 1 to 4 Dates: June 17-August 16, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; weeklong day camps Activities: hands-on science exploration, hiking, canoeing, camping, water exploration, service projects, wildlife studies, survival skills, nature art, leadership, challenge course Contact: tetonscience.org/summer registrar@tetonscience.org; 307.734.3707 TETON SLOW FOOD FARMING AND COOKING CAMP Ages: entering grades 3 to 5 Dates: July 8-12, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: outdoor farming in Jackson, outdoor cooking with farm-fresh food, field trips to food destinations Contact: tetonslowfood.org; ashley@tetonslowfood.org WILDERNESS ADVENTURES BASE CAMP Ages: entering grades 1 to 6 Dates: June 17-August 23 (closed week of July 4), 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (before and after care available) Activities: base camp at Snow King Mountain Resort includes hiking, arts and crafts, field games, and adrenaline-filled activities like the bouldering wall and the Flying Squirrel adventure course Contact: wildernessadventures.com info@wildernessadventures.com; 307.733.2122 WILDERNESS ADVENTURES DISCOVERY PROGRAM Ages: grades 5 to 6 Dates: June 22-July 5, July 8-21, July 24-August 6; 14-day programs Activities: hiking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, SUPing, ziplining, leadership training in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Contact: wildernessadventures.com info@wildernessadventures.com; 307.733.2122 Summer 2019 ¤ Teton Family

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGE CAMPS ADVENTURE TREKS YELLOWSTONE TETON ADVENTURE Ages: grades 8 and 9 Dates: June 22-July 6, July 11-25, July 30-August 13; 15-day wilderness trips Activities: backpacking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, mountain summit Contact: adventuretreks.com info@adventuretreks.com; 888.954.5555 ALPENGIRL ADVENTURE CAMP FOR GIRLS Ages: 11 to 16 Dates: June 23-August 10; multi day and multi week adventure trips for groups of 12 or less led by 2 to 3 female leaders Activities: wilderness-based camps in MT, WY, ID, OR, and WA; backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, surfing, sea kayaking, canoeing, swimming, paddle boarding, yoga, wilderness tent camping, and outdoor skills Contact: alpengirlcamp.com; info@alpengirlcamp.com; 406.570.6312 GAP! (Girls Actively Participating!) CAMP Ages: entering grades 6 and 9 Dates: August 27-29, 9:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. (entering grade 6), 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (entering grade 9); 3-day camp Activities: prepare girls for the challenges of high school through games and activities with a focus on integrity (who you are), agency (how you make a difference), selfawareness (how your actions affect others), and fun Contact: gapjh.org; gapgirljh@gmail.com; 307.690.8043 JACKSON HOLE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP FOR BOYS Ages: entering grades 3 to 8 Dates: tbd Activities: football skills, offense, and defense Contact: High School Athletics Department; Cindy at csutton@tcsd.org; 307.732.3704 JACKSON HOLE WRITERS YOUNG WRITERS SUMMER CAMP (with Teton County Library) Ages: 10 to 13 Dates: June 26-July 31 Activities: workshops with published authors and poets guide young writers on their creative paths; light snacks provided. Contact: jhwriters.org amwells.wy@gmail.com subject: young writers camp MOONDANCE ADVENTURES BIG WILD TRIP Ages: grades 8 to 9 Dates: June 12-25, June 29-July 12, July 16-29; 15-day programs Activities: backpacking in the Wind River Range, rock climbing in Grand Teton National Park, fly fishing, rafting Contact: moondanceadventures.com info@moondanceadventures.com; 800.832.5229

NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) Ages 14 to 17 Dates: June-August 7; two 30-day trips Activities: Wyoming-based courses available in backpacking, camping, rafting, rock climbing, canoeing, fly fishing, mountaineering, horsepacking, and kayaking; earn academic credit Contact: nols.edu; 800.710.6657 OUTPOST WILDERNESS ADVENTURES Ages: 13 to 17 Dates: July 14-20 (Wyoming rock climbing), July 31-August 10 (Wind River backpacking and fishing) Activities: rock climbing, belaying, anchor building, lead climbing, multi pitch climbing, backpacking, fishing, mountaineering Contact: owa.com; info@owa.com PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF JACKSON HOLE TETON EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP Ages: Entering grades 6 to 8 Dates: dates tbd, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (before and after care available), Monday-Friday Activities: outdoor fun in and around the Jackson Hole area, overnight trips in the Tetons, SUPing, rock climbing, horseback riding, all while learning about “our creator” Contact: pcjh.org/joysummercamp; Dylan Wade at dwade@pcjh.org; 307.734.0388, ext. 103 SOAR (Dubois, WY) Ages: 11 to 18 Dates: June-August; 18-day outdoor adventure camps Activities: canoeing, horsepacking, riflery, hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and academics for youth with learning and attention challenges Contact: soarnc.org; admissions@soarnc.org 307.455.3084 TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMP Ages: entering grades 5 to 11 Dates: June 17-August 16, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; weeklong day camps, residential camps for grades 7 to 12 Activities: hands-on science exploration, hiking, canoeing, camping, water exploration, service projects, wildlife studies, survival skills, nature art, leadership, challenge course Contact: tetonscience.org/summer; registrar@tetonscience.org; 307.734.3707 TETON SLOW FOOD FARMING AND COOKING CAMP Ages: entering grades 6 to 8 Dates: July 22-26, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., MondayFriday; week long camp Activities: outdoor farming in Jackson, outdoor cooking with farm-fresh food, field trips to food destinations Contact: tetonslowfood.org; ashley@tetonslowfood.org TETON VALLEY RANCH CAMP (Dubois, WY) Ages: 11 to 16 Dates: June 16-July 15 (boys), July 18-August 16 (girls); month long residential camps Activities: backpacking, horseback riding, riflery, archery, fly fishing, arts and crafts, nature discovery Contact: tvrcamp.org; mailbag@tvrcamp.org 307.733.2958 TETON VALLEY RANCH CAMP EXPEDITIONS PROGRAM (Dubois, WY) Ages: 14 to 17 Dates: July 18- August 7; 3-week wilderness camp Activities: backpacking, alpine mountaineering, trip planning and preparation, navigation and route finding, campsite selection, backcountry cooking and nutrition, bear country travel techniques, hazard

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evaluation and risk management, mountain weather, geology, ecology, backcountry first aid, ethics and principles of leave no trace, leadership Contact: tvrcamp.org; mailbag@tvrcamp.org 307.733.2958 TETON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES JACKSON HOLE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Ages: 9 to 15 Dates: June 17-August 30; week long camps Activities: Phase 1 (ages 9-11): leadership and selfconfidence games, ropes course activities, canoeing, camping; Phase 2 (ages 12-15): five-day, four-night backpacking experience that ends with a guided whitewater rafting trip or rock climbing adventure. Contact: tyfs.org; Cassidy Creel at leadership@tyfs.org TRIANGLE C RANCH HORSEMANSHIP LEADERSHIP CAMP (Dubois, WY) Ages: 11 to 17 Dates: June 2-8 (boys), June 16-22 (girls) Activities: horsemanship instruction, including from renowned horseman Chris Cox, trail rides, fly fishing, teepee camping, cattle working, teambuilding, other ranch responsibilities. Contact: trianglec.com; info@trianglec.com, 307.455.2225 WILDERNESS ADVENTURES EXPLORER AND HIGH TRAILS PROGRAMS Ages: grades 6 to 12 Dates: June 22-August 6; 14-, 16-, and 21-day programs Activities: backpacking, hiking, climbing, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, fly fishing, mountaineering, leadership training (see camp descriptions for focus) Contact: wildernessadventures.com info@wildernessadventures.com; 307.733.2122 WYLDLIFE SUMMER TRIP Ages: grades 6 to 8 Dates: July 29-August 4 (leaves from Jackson for Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Oregon) Activities: water park, slides, pool, beach volleyball, mini-golf, climbing walls Contact: jacksonhole.younglife.org; 307.201.9914 YOUNG LIFE SUMMER TRIP Ages: grades 9 to 12 Dates: July 6-14 (leaves from Jackson to Castaway Club in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota) Activities: ziplining, parasailing, boating, sailing, giant swing Contact: jacksonhole.younglife.org; 307.201.9914

MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS ART ASSOCIATION OF JACKSON HOLE ARTIST WORKSHOPS Ages: entering grades K to 9 Dates: June 17-August 30, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (after care available) Activities: pottery, cardboard art, fashion design, plein air painting and drawing, preschool art, screenwriting and filmmaking, STEAM art, theater Contact: artassociation.org; signup@artassociation.org 307.733.6379 AXIS GYMNASTICS YOUTH CAMP Ages: 5 to 12 Dates: June 17-August 30, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: gymnastics, parkour, big air, and themed camps Contact: axisgymnastics.com; info@axisgymnastics.com 307.732.2947

CGA ACADEMY SUMMER SOCCER DAY CAMP Ages: 4 to 19 (birth years 2015-2001) Dates: August 5-8, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. for birth years 2013-2015; 9:00 a.m.-noon for birth years 2011-2012; 9:00 a.m.-noon (half day) or 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (full day) for birth years 2001-2010; full-day option includes lunch Activities: soccer skills development, goal scoring, specialized curriculum for each age Contact: cgaacademy.com; info@cgaacademy.com George Hahui, 307.413.7908; Alin Suru, 307.413.7627

CHALLENGER SPORTS NEXT LEVEL SOCCER CAMP Ages: 8 to 18 Dates: July 8-12, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: Next Level method of training includes speed of play, fast foot skills, first touch, advanced techniques, freestyle, strength and conditioning, attacking moves, finishing, and small-sided games; integrated with Challenger’s iChallenge training app, which will help players further develop skills. Contact: challengersports.com apayne@challengersports.com; 720.204.4148

CGA ACADEMY PRESEASON CAMP Ages: 7 to 15 (birth years 2012-2004) Dates: August 19-22, 9:00 a.m.-noon for all ages Activities: soccer skills development, goal scoring, specialized curriculum for each age Contact: cgaacademy.com; info@cgaacademy.com George Hahui, 307.413.7908; Alin Suru, 307.413.7627

CLYDEHURST CHRISTIAN RANCH CAMP (Montana) Ages: grades 3 to 12 Dates: June 12-July 6, different age groups each week Activities: hiking, fishing, horseback riding, archery, riflery, basketball, swimming, group games Contact: clydehurst.com; 406.294.0394 or 406.932.6332

CHALLENGER SPORTS GK ICON SOCCER CAMP Ages: 8 to 18 Dates: July 8-12, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: a specialist camp focused on the development of goalkeepers and those interested in goalkeeping Contact: challengersports.com apayne@challengersports.com; 720.204.4148

DANCERS’ WORKSHOP SUMMER PROGRAMS Ages: 7 to 18 Dates: June 24-August 30; June 25-September 1 (intermediate and advanced dance intensives) Activities: variety of dance disciplines, creative movement, choreography, visual art, and more Contact: dwjh.org; info@dwjh.org; 307.733.6398

CHALLENGER SPORTS INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CAMP Ages: 3 to 14 Dates: July 8-12, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Friday, 9:00 a.m.-noon Activities: Using methodologies from Europe, Brazil, and the United States, coaches will teach a progressive series of skill-building soccer practices, complete with drills, coached scrimmages, and daily tournaments. Contact: challengersports.com apayne@challengersports.com; 720.204.4148

EXUM MOUNTAIN GUIDES FAMILY CLIMBING DAY Ages: 5 to 13, with parents Dates: summer-long programs Activities: full day of climbing, team building, and rappelling Contact: exumguides.com; exum@exumguides.com 307.733.2297 GIRL SCOUTS OF MONTANA AND WYOMING Ages: grades K to 12 Dates: June-August (camps near Red Lodge and

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Butte, Montana, and Casper, Wyoming) Activities: themed camps, swimming, hiking, music, arts and crafts, camping, archery, music, cooking, sailing, visiting Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park Contact: gsmw.org, 800.736.5243 GRAND TARGHEE RESORT ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP Ages: 5 to 12 Dates: June 17-August 30, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (Driggs and Alta shuttle available) Activities: swimming lessons, horse education, horseback riding, disc golf, mountain biking instruction, arts and crafts, music, chairlift rides, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, hiking, nature study, group games and more Contact: grandtarghee.com cjacobsen@grandtarghee.com; 307.353.2300 GREEN RIVER OUTREACH FOR WILDERNESS FOUNDATION CAMP GROW (Boulder, WY) Ages: 8 to 17 Dates: June 16-July 13 (girls), July 14-August 17 (boys); residential, gender-specific, 1- to 4-week camps Activities: archery, backpacking, blacksmithing, camping, canoeing, climbing, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, rafting, swimming, arts and crafts, woodshop, ecology Contact: greenriverfoundation.com info@greenriveroutreach.com; 307.537.5420 JACKSON HOLE LACROSSE SUMMER DAY CAMP Ages: 8 to 18 Dates: tbd (July and August); one-week camp Activities: general lacrosse skills, cradling, passing, catching, shooting, advanced moves, game-play strategies, scrimmages Contact: jacksonholelacrosse.com jhlacrosseclub@gmail.com

MAKERSPACE Build and create from a large selection of crafting supplies Draw with 3D pens Learn to code Record and produce music Explore STEM kits Sew and embroider Spend time with a menagerie of robots Sketch on a drawing tablet Become a Minecraft Master Use a green screen ...and much, much more!

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JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP Ages: entering grade 2 (children who can ride a 20-inch wheel and up) Dates: June 10-August 30, 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; weeklong or daily drop-ins Activities: mountain-bike focused with an array of other activities Contact: jacksonhole.com/mountain-sports-school/ summer-programs; kidsranch@jacksonhole.com or info@jacksonhole.com; 307.739.2788 JACKSON HOLE MUSIC ACADEMY Ages: 5 to 18 Dates: June-August, Monday-Thursday; 9-week programs Activities: Suzuki violin group and private lessons, with instruction provided by SAA certified instructor in ECC Contact: jhmusicacademy.com michelle@jhmusicacademy.com; 307.690.0974 JACKSON HOLE PLAYHOUSE PLAYTIME Ages: 7 to 18 Dates: June-August; weeklong camps Activities: musical theater camp instructed by professional actors, Shakespeare workshops, cabaret-style camps, auditioning, rehearsals, each session ends with a performance Contact: jacksonplayhouse.com jhplayhouse@gmail.com or Vicki Garnick or Golden Garnick at msvickigarnick@gmail.com or jgolden888@gmail.com; 307.733.6994 *Scholarships available.

JACKSON HOLE SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB’S MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CAMPS Ages: 8 and up, beginner to intermediate riders Dates: 1 week in July, 1 week in August; see website Activities: body positioning, braking, pedaling, flat cornering, shifting, trail etiquette, balance, climbing, descending, sprinting, wheel lifts, wheelies, bunny hops Contact: jhskiclub.org/mtbikecamp rlapier@jhskiclub.org; 307.733.6433 JACKSON HOLE SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB’S SKATEBOARD CAMPS Ages: 6 and up Dates: 1 week in June, 1 week in July, 1 week in August; see website Activities: skateboard instruction at a variety of skateparks in Wyoming and Idaho — pumping, pushing, ollies, dropping in, kickflips, boardslides, grinds, bowl and ramp skating, skatepark etiquette, skateboard maintenance, and games JACKSON HOLE STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM Ages: 5 and up Dates: June 17-July 18, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m., Monday-Thursday; at Rec Center pool Activities: beginner and advanced swimming skills (beginners must be able to swim the length of the pool and be comfortable in the water for practice duration) Contact: jhstingrays.blogspot.com jhstingrayboard@gmail.com * Scholarships available.

JACKSON HOLE TUTORING ALL-GIRLS MATH CAMP Ages: entering grades 1 to 6 Dates: tbd, half-day camp runs 8:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Activities: Students will review and reinforce familiar concepts, explore new strategies and future topics, all while building math knowledge and having fun. Contact: jacksonholetutoring.com jhmathcamp@gmail.com 44

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JACKSON HOLE YOUTH BASEBALL SUMMER CAMP Ages: 7 to 18 Dates and times: tbd Activities: baseball skills and tactics, team building Contact: jacksonholeyouthbaseball.com Jason Huggins, jhuggins@tcsd.org, 307.690.2445 JACKSON HOLE YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP Ages: entering grades 1 to 8, boys and girls Dates: July 15-18, 9:00 a.m.-noon (grades 1, 2, 5, and 6) or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (grades 3, 4, 7, 8) Activities: shooting, ball-handling, passing, defensive skills Contact: jhyb.org/camps; jhybinfo@gmail.com * Online registration opens April 8.

JACKSON HOLE YOUTH SOCCER (see Challenger Sports listing for more info) Ages: 3 to 18 Dates: July 8-12, July 22-26; full-day and half-day options Activities: soccer skills, scrimmages, games Contact: jacksonholeyouthsoccer.org jacksonholeyouthsoccer@gmail.com; 307.200.6034 OFF SQUARE THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS Ages: K to 12 Dates: one-week camps begin around June 24, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (after care available for some camps) Activities: musical theatre camp; Shakespeare's Heroes and Villains camp; Improv Comedy Camp; Shakespeare Conservatory Camp; Story to Stage Camp; Wild Kingdom Camp Contact: offsquare.org; info@offsquare.org; 307.733.3021 OVERLAND SUMMER CAMP (Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks) Ages: grades 4 to 12 Dates: June-August; 2- to 3-week expeditions Activities: hiking, backpacking, kayaking, rafting, biking, writing, service projects, and sightseeing; activities specific to age group Contact: overlandsummers.com info@overlandsummers.com; 413.458.9672 RED CLIFF BIBLE CAMP (Pinedale, WY) Ages: entering grades 4 to age 12 (junior), ages 13 to 19 (teen) Dates: June 24-August 3; week-long camps Activities: zipline, rappelling, hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, group games, crafts, riflery, archery. Contact: redcliffcamp.org; redcliffcamp@gmail.com 307.367.2536 SNAKE RIVER FUND SNAKE RIVER DAYS Ages: grades 11 to age 18 Dates: August 23-29, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with one overnight Activities: intro to the Snake River watershed through activities like river hydrology, flat water canoeing and kayaking, aquatic entomology, fly fishing, plant, mammal and bird exploration, and white-water rafting Contact: register at tetonparksandrec.org or 307.739.9025; for info, contact Mike Estes at mestes@tetoncountywy.gov, 307.732.5761

14TH ANNUAL TARGHEE MUSIC CAMP (at Grand Targhee Resort) Ages: 9 to 17, accompanied by an adult Dates: August 5-8, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Activities: singing, songwriting, guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin, Dobro, banjo, concerts, and workshops (advanced beginner to expert ability levels) Contact: targheemusiccamp.com targheemusiccamp@gmail.com; 307.413.1947 TETON BEHAVIOR THERAPY EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS CAMP Ages: 8 to 17 Dates: ongoing through the summer Activities: indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that address long-term planning and goal setting, organization and time management, task initiation and problem solving, attention and self-monitoring, cognitive flexibility and emotional control Contact: tetonbehaviortherapy.com info@tetonbehaviortherapy.com; 307.734.6040 * Insurance and Medicaid accepted. Sliding scale offered.

TETON BEHAVIOR THERAPY SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND FRIENDSHIP CAMP Ages 5 to 17 Dates: ongoing through the summer Activities: indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that address assertiveness, self-esteem, healthy body image, anti-bullying, expressing emotions, social skills, communication skills and healthy relationships; we include many field trips and adventures Contact: tetonbehaviortherapy.com info@tetonbehaviortherapy.com; 307.734.6040 * Insurance and Medicaid accepted. Sliding scale offered.

TETON SLOW FOOD FARMING AND COOKING CAMP Ages: entering grades 3 to 8 Dates: August 5-9, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; week long camp Activities: outdoor farming in Jackson, outdoor cooking with farm-fresh food, field trips to food destinations Contact: tetonslowfood.org; ashley@tetonslowfood.org TETON SLOW FOOD FARMING AND COOKING CAMP (Intermediate) Ages: entering grades 3 to 8 (must have prior Slow Food Summer Camp experience) Dates: August 19-23, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; week long camp, Activities: outdoor farming in Jackson, outdoor cooking with farm-fresh food, field trips to food destinations Contact: tetonslowfood.org; ashley@tetonslowfood.org

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TETON COUNTY, WYOMING, LIBRARY SUMMER READING ADVENTURES (Jackson) Ages: all Dates: June 8-August 3; kickoff party June 15; finale party August 3 Activities: Read for prizes; book giveaway with program sign-up; fun activities and special events; Book Fair June 15 and 16 Contact: tclib.org; mflamino@tclib.org 307.733.2164 x 3249

SNOW KING HOCKEY CAMP Ages: 8-18 Dates: August 12-16 and August 19-23 Activities: hockey skills on and off the ice, sports nutrition Contact: snowkingsec.com; info@cmijh.com 307.201.1633

TETON RAPTOR CENTER RAPTOR ENCOUNTERS Ages: all Dates: June-September, 11:00 a.m.-noon, Wednesday-Friday Activities: education program with live raptors Contact: tetonraptorcenter.org raptors@tetonraptorcenter.org; 307.203.2551

IDAHO CAMP LIST PRESCHOOL-AGE CAMPS BUILDING BLOCKS SUMMER DAY CAMP Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years Dates: May-August, 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Activities: science, art, sensory activities, outdoor play, water play Contact: facebook.com/pages/Building-Blocks-EarlyLearningCenter; buildingblocks@silverstar.com 208.354.2610 THE LEARNING ACADEMY OF TETON VALLEY SUMMER CAMP Ages: 3 to 6 Dates: June 3-August 23, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, Activities: exploration and creative play, water play on a monster water slide, science, art, field trips, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hiking Contact: learningacademyschool.com thelearningacademy@gmail.com; 208.354.7898 * Pre-register by May 31 for June camps, by June 28 for July camps, and by July 26 for August camps.

TETON ARTS ART ADVENTURES CAMP Ages: 4 to 6 Dates: June 10-August 23, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: choice-based art program using mediums like paint, markers, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking, outside games, veggie garden projects, team problem-solving activities Contact: tetonartscouncil.com programs@tetonartscouncil.org; 208.354.4ART (4278) TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS TODDLER CAMP (Victor campus) Ages: 24 to 36 months

Dates: June 25-August 1, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Activities: nature-based exploration, painting, sand, water, clay, music, drawing Contact: tetonscience.org/summer registrar@tetonscience.org; 307.734.3707 TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS TODDLER CAMP (Victor campus) Ages: 3 to 5 Dates: June 24-August 2, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Activities: nature-based exploration, fort building, music, art, tracking, water-based activities Contact: tetonscience.org/summer registrar@tetonscience.org; 307.734.3707

ELEMENTARY-AGE CAMPS LINN CANYON RANCH COLT AND YEARLINGS CLUB CAMP Ages: 6 to 11, intermediate and advanced riders Dates: tbd in June Activities: horsemanship, trail riding, corral riding, grooming, saddle and tack, learn about horse-related careers Contact: linncanyonranch.com office@linncanyonranch.com; 208.787.5466

Contact: mountainbiketetons.org sprockidstv@mountainbiketetons.org; 208.557.4332 * Registration opened March 18th.

TETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN CAMP (Victor campus) Ages: 4 to 6 Dates: June 24-August 2, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 2-week sessions Activities: free play, hands-on nature exploration, water-based activities, nature art, hiking Contact: tetonscience.org/summer registrar@tetonscience.org; 307.734.3707

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGE CAMPS GAP! (GIRLS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING!) CAMP Ages: entering grades 6 and 9 Dates: August 20-22, 9:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. (entering grade

TETON REGION YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE SPROCKIDS PROGRAM Ages: 6 to 11 Dates and times: July 9-August 27, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., 1 day a week for 8 weeks Activities: fundamental to intermediate mountain biking skills, safety, etiquette, bicycle maintenance, environmental stewardship

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6), 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (entering grade 9); 3-day camps Activities: prepare girls for the challenges of high school through games and activities with a focus on integrity (who you are), agency (how you make a difference), selfawareness (how your actions affect others), and fun Contact: gapjh.org; gapgirljh@gmail.com; 307.690.8043 LINN CANYON RANCH RIDERS CAMP Ages: 12 to 14, advanced riders only Dates: tbd in July, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with an overnight stay, Monday-Friday Activities: horsemanship, trail riding, corral riding, grooming, saddle and tack, overnight pack trip scenario Contact: linncanyonranch.com office@linncanyonranch.com; 208.787.5466 NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) TETON VALLEY IDAHO BACKPACKING ADVENTURE Ages: 14 to 15 Dates: June 18-July 1, June 27-July 10, July 7-20, July 17-30, July 25-August 7 Activities: backpacking, camping, wilderness survival, team building, navigation, cooking, leadership Contact: nols.edu; 800.710.6657 * See website for additional course offerings.

NOLS TETON VALLEY IDAHO BACKPACKING ADVENTURE (Female Only) Ages: 14 to 15 Dates: June 18-July 1, July 25-August 7 Activities: backpacking, camping, wilderness survival, team building, navigation, cooking, leadership Contact: nols.edu; 800.710.6657 * See website for additional course offerings.

NOLS TETON VALLEY SALMON BACKPACKING AND RAFTING ADVENTURE Ages: 14 to 15 Dates: June 16-July 13, June 24-July 21, July 10-August 6 Activities: backpacking, rafting, team building, camping, cooking, leave-no-trace skills Contact: nols.edu; 800.710.6657 * See website for additional course offerings.

NOLS TETON VALLEY SALMON RIVER ADVENTURE Ages: 14 to 15 Dates: July 31-August 13, August 8-21, August 16-29 Activities: rafting, canoeing, kayaking, reading the water, scouting rapids, and executing maneuvers; learn backcountry living and leadership skills Contact: nols.edu; 800.710.6657 * See website for additional course offerings.

TETON SCOUTS ISLAND PARK HIGH ADVENTURE CAMP Ages: 14 and up, co-ed for Boy and Girl Scouts Dates: June 24-August 6, Monday-Saturday; overnight camp Activities: Shoshone Lake backcountry canoe trek in Yellowstone, paddling, fishing, exploring geothermal

features, team-building activities Contact: tetonscouts.org; Jason Eborn at jason. eborn@scouting.org; 208.847.5487 or 208.522.5155 TETON SCOUTS LITTLE LEMHI HIGH ADVENTURE CAMP (Swan Valley) Ages: 14 and up, co-ed for Boy and Girl Scouts Dates: June 17-July 20, Monday-Saturday; overnight camp Activities: rock climbing, white-water rafting, canoeing the Snake River, hiking, mountain biking, shooting, campfire program, team-building activities Contact: tetonscouts.org; Elias Lopez at elias.lopez@scouting.org; 208.716.9363

MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS CAMP TOA (Teton Outdoor Adventures) Ages: 5 to 15 for day camp, 7 to 15 for overnight Dates: June 10-August 30, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (pickup and drop-off available in Wilson); 2-, 3- and 5-day day and overnight camps Activities: horseback riding, art, meditation and yoga, growing vegetables and cooking, animal husbandry, ranch chores, animal care, offsite excursions to hot springs, national forest, and rodeo grounds Contact: camptoa.com; sierra.toa@gmail.com 307.413.6258 * Apprentice positions available for ages 12 to 15 and paid positions available for ages 15+.

CGA ACADEMY SOCCER DAY CAMP (Victor) Ages: 4 to 19 (birth years 2015-2001) Dates: July 29-August 1, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. for birth years 2013-2015, 9:00 a.m.-noon for birth years 2001-2012 Activities: soccer skills development, goal scoring, specialized curriculum for each age level Contact: cgaacademy.com; info@cgaacademy.com George Hahui, 307.413.7908; Alin Suru, 307.413.7627 CHALLENGER SPORTS TETON VALLEY SOCCER CAMP Ages: 3 to 14 Dates: June 17-21 and July 22-26, 9:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; full- and half-day programs available Activities: Using methodologies from Europe, Brazil, and the United States, coaches will teach a progressive series of skill-building soccer practices, complete with drills, coached scrimmages, and daily tournaments. Contact: challengersports.com crobson@challengersports.com GRAND TARGHEE RESORT ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP Ages: 5 to 12 Dates: June 17-August 30, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Driggs and Alta shuttle available), Monday-Friday Activities: swimming lessons, horse education, horseback riding, disc golf, mountain biking instruction, arts and crafts, music, chairlift rides, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, hiking, nature study, group games and more Contact: grandtarghee.com cjacobsen@grandtarghee.com; 307.353.2300

THE LEARNING ACADEMY OF TETON VALLEY SUMMER CAMP Ages: 6 to 12 Dates: June 3-August 23, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: exploration and creative play, water play on a monster water slide, science, art, field trips, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hiking Contact: learningacademyschool.com thelearningacademy@gmail.com; 208.354.7898 * Pre-register by May 31 for June camps, by June 28 for July camps, and by July 26 for August camps.

LOCAL GALLERIA “CREATIVE KIDS” CLASSES Ages: 3 to 12 Dates: June 10-August 23, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (ages 6 to 12), Thursday (ages 3 to 6) Activities: painting, drawing, spray-paint art, sidewalk chalk art Contact: tetonvalleylocalart.com teri@tetonvalleylocalart.com; 208.270.0833 14TH ANNUAL TARGHEE MUSIC CAMP (Grand Targhee Resort) Ages: 9 to 17, accompanied by an adult Dates: August 5-8, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Activities: singing, songwriting, guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin, Dobro, banjo, concerts, and workshops (advanced beginner to expert ability levels) Contact: targheemusiccamp.com targheemusiccamp@gmail.com; 307.413.1947 TETON ARTS ART ADVENTURES CAMP Ages: 6 to 14 Dates: June 10-August 23, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Activities: choice-based art program using mediums like paint, markers, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking, outside games, veggie garden projects, team problem-solving activities Contact: tetonartscouncil.com programs@tetonartscouncil.org; 208.354.4ART (4278) * Offering a counselor-in-training program for Teton Valley High School students. Email for more info.

TETON COUNTY, IDAHO, 4-H SUMMER CAMP Ages: 8 to 18 Dates: June 12-14; overnight camp in Alpine, WY Activities: hiking, outdoor cooking, shooting sports, crafts, team building, and more Contact: uidaho.edu/extension/county/teton teton@uidaho.edu; 208.354.2961 TETON COUNTY, IDAHO, 4-H Ages: 8 to 18 Dates: ongoing programs that culminate at the Teton County Fair in August; enroll online by May 1 Activities: livestock production, plant and animal science, environment and outdoors, business and citizenship, healthy living, creative arts Contact: uidaho.edu/extension/county/teton teton@uidaho.edu; 208.354.2961 TETON COUNTY, WYOMING, LIBRARY SUMMER READING ADVENTURES (Alta) Ages: all Dates: June and July Activities: read for prizes; book giveaway with program sign-up; fun activities and special events Contact: tclib.org/alta; alta@tclib.org; 307.353.2505 TETON INDOOR SPORTS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP Ages: 5 and up Dates: mid-June-mid-August, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Activities: inside play at the gymnastics gym in

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Dates: June 17-July 20, Monday-Saturday; overnight camp Activities: choose-your-own-adventure-style camp with activities like canoeing, hiking, campfire activities, fishing, leadership activities Contact: tetonscouts.org; Elias Lopez at elias.lopez@scouting.org; 208.716.9363

Contact: tvsef.org; info@tvsef.org; 208.354.4878 VALLEY OF THE TETONS "TREASURE AT MY LIBRARY" READING PROGRAM Ages: entering 1st grade to entering 7th grade (contact library for teen program) Dates: June 15-July 31, Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. (Driggs), Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. (Victor) Activities: theme-based activities focusing on literacy, STEAM, and fun Contact: valleyofthetetonslibrary.org; Rasheil at r.stanger@votlib.org; 208.354.5522 (Driggs) 208.787.2201 (Victor)

TETON SPRINGS KIDS GOLF CAMP Ages: 5 to 12 Dates: June 10-14 and July 22-26, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Activities: rules of golf, swing, approach, short game, putting, practice on driving range and par-3 course; kids encouraged to bring their own clubs, rentals available; lunch provided Contact: tetonsprings.com; golfshop@tetonsprings.com 877.787.8757

Driggs, outdoor park activities Contact: tetonindoorsportsacademy.com tisa@silverstar.com; 307.413.6082 TETON ROCK GYM CLIMBING CAMP Ages: 8 and up Dates: see website for dates, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Activities: fundamental skills for bouldering and roped climbing, knot tying, belaying, rappelling, travel to different regional climbing areas each day Contact: tetonrockgym.org; climb@tetonrockgym.org 208.354.1046

* Registration: June 10-15; sign-up is required to participate.

YMCA BIG ELK CREEK SUMMER CAMP Ages: 6 to 15 Dates: June 24-August 17; overnight camps, 2and 3-day camps (ages 6-17), weeklong camps (ages 7-17) Activities: hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, biking, survival, and more Contact: idahofallsymca.org ymcabigelkcreek@gmail.com; 208.523.0600, ext. 103

TETON SPRINGS KIDS SPORTS CAMP Ages: 5 to 12 Dates: July 22-26, Aug 5-9, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Activities: golfing, swimming, biking, hiking, tennis, basketball, soccer, and more Contact: tetonsprings.com; kidscamp@tetonsprings.com 877.787.8757

TETON SCOUTS ISLAND PARK SCOUT CAMP Ages: 11 and up, co-ed for Boy and Girl Scouts Dates: June 24-August 6, Monday-Saturday; overnight camp Activities: choose-your-own-adventure-style camp with activities like canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and rappelling Contact: tetonscouts.org; Jason Eborn at jason. eborn@scouting.org; 208.847.5487 or 208.522.5155

* Swim lessons and swim team available, dates tbd, contact swim@tetonsprings.com

TETON VALLEY SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP Ages: 8 to 18 Dates: see website for details Activities: cross-country focus, mountain bike skills and drills at Victor Bike Park and on Teton Valley singletrack trails; riders must be comfortable riding off pavement; advanced camp available for experienced riders

TETON SCOUTS LITTLE LEMHI SCOUT CAMP (Swan Valley, ID) Ages: 11 and up, co-ed for Boy and Girl Scouts

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