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. . . . Local Spotlight: The Buddy Program . . . . Life: Alpine Bank Shares Financial Advice . . . . Learning: Reading List from RAR
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11 . . . . Rewards and Potty Training 13 . . . . Time Management for All Ages 16 . . . . Driving Lessons
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19 . . . . Is Vasectomy Right for Your Family? 21 . . . . Tick Season
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DEAR READERS ON BEING A TEAM PLAYER. I've been thinking a lot about teamwork recently, about how I couldn't do it without my team and about how I can myself step up my participation in teamwork. What teams am I on? Is there a team leader? How can I help my 3 year old son learn the value of seeing himself as part of a team and (God willing) break through of the "me, me, me" phase? There are SO MANY teams we are a part of as parents, whether we want to be or not. Super excited to spend your precious free time volunteering for your kid's school? Maybe not - but . . . teamwork. Ready to be the one to miss work and take the kids to the doctors in the middle of the day? Maybe not - but . . . teamwork. Those are the necessary and sometimes weighing things you do as a team player. There is a silver lining though. The onerous aspects of day-to-day parenting team "play" are very much worth the incredibly uplifting teams we can find ourselves on. As parents our unity and compassion for each other as playing for TEAM MOM or TEAM DAD is astounding. There is a truly unique sense of "I'm rooting for you" that we feel for each other, even if we don't know each other at all. Even if we are simply standing in line at the store witnessing each other's chaos. Mountain Parent recently welcomed our latest team player, Kathryn Camp of Carbondale, as Editor. What a team player she is folks. Our capacity for doing amazing work at Mountain Parent increases dramatically by adding another highly skilled team player. We hope that in your life there are teams you can join to help you find more capacity as a parent too. One great example from this issue of community teamwork is SUMMER BREAK. It truly takes a village to figure out what to do with our kids during summer break. While the kids are "off work" we as parents certainly are not. It is unbelievably complicated! The program providers listed in our Summer Activities & Camps Guide this issue are definitely playing for the team. I hope you'll find some new resources or reconsider ones you've already heard of this summer. In short - GO TEAM. Sincerely, Lauren Suhrbier, Publisher
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read Kathryn's articles in recent editions of MP. Or, you may have crossed paths with her through her work in advertising, teaching, or cooking – or through her children, Ryan and Lowry. Her best after-work hours are spent cheering for her kids' soccer, basketball and softball teams, or pedalling road bikes with her husband Rich, or turning dirt in their garden, where she keeps bees and eagerly awaits planting season.
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ALLIE OGG is a graphic designer and illustrator living in Fort Collins, having recently migrated there from Carbondale. She earned a BFA from Syracuse University for ceramics and printmaking and taught herself illustration and graphic design (which she does for CSU). Most of her work involves animals – foxes, chickens, elephants, owls and squirrels that appear in picture books, murals, toys, prints, cards, animations, and art pieces. Allie has also published two picture books: Goodnight Brew and Good Morning Brew. She is a founding board member of the Fort Collins Mural Project. When she is not using a jigsaw to cut out a giant chicken in a rocket ship, or creating other works of art, you can find her mountain biking or walking her dog by the river. WWW.ALLIEOGG.COM OR INSTAGRAM @ALLIEOGG.
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THE BUDDY PROGRAM: MORE THAN MENTORING Lindsay LaFaro E xe c u t i v e D i r e c t o r, T h e B u d d y Pr o g r a m, A s p e n
Top: (from left): 1. Basalt High School at McNamara Hut in April 2017. 2. DDC with AVSC: Participants from Dream Day Camp mountain biking with AVSC. 3. Participants from Dream Day Camp rafting on the Roaring Fork in August 2017. Bottom: (from left): 1. Outdoor Leadership Climbing: Students in the Roaring Fork High School Outdoor Leadership Course climbing near Marble. 2. Youth Camp Corona Arch Group Circle: Participants at Youth Camp reflect on the day at Arches National Park. 3. DDC with Wyly: Dream Day Camp participants showing off their art after a workshop at the Art Base in Basalt.
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For 45 years, the Buddy Program has been serving youth in the Roaring Fork Valley community. The Buddy Program runs four programs primarily serving youth from Aspen to Carbondale. In addition to matching adults, as well as high school students, with youth in one-on-one relationships, the Buddy Program also offers a group mentoring program for teens and many additional services. Our LEAD (Leadership through Exploration, Action and Discovery) Program includes the following components:
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP – HIGH SCHOOL COURSE Outdoor Leadership at Basalt and Roaring Fork High Schools is a year-long, school-day course designed and taught by Buddy Program staff. The 300-hour long course allows participants to develop leadership and outdoor travel and exploration skills, and participate in community service projects. In addition to focused life skills instruction, students develop competency in the areas of wilderness ethics, wilderness first aid, backcountry trip planning, navigation, meal planning, camping, backpacking, non-technical climbing, mountain weather, local land features and management, and group dynamics. Students participate in single and multi-day trips including hikes, camping trips, hut trips, rock climbing, snow-shoeing, environmental stewardship/trail work projects, and service projects. Students earn dual high school and college credit via Colorado Mountain College (CMC) as our course instructors are accredited CMC adjunct faculty for the Mountain Orientation and Non-Technical Mountaineering courses. New this school year, students will also earn CMC credit for the course of Canyon Orientation. OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP – MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE In addition to the course at the high school level, we also run a middle school version of the course. The course is designed to be a year-long, extracurricular opportunity where thirteen 7th and 8th grade participants engage in nearly 100 hours of leadership skill development and outdoor activity. Students participate in a 3-day trip in the fall and spring to locations such as backcountry huts, the Colorado National Monument, and Sylvan Lake State Park. The focus of this course is life skills development through the lens of backcountry travel, teamwork, and individual reflection (“solos”) while in the field, and participants stay connected between trips via monthly meetings at school. YOUTH CAMP + DREAM DAY CAMP Every June we take a group of 25 high school students to Moab, Utah for a 5-day, 4-night camp. These students may have participated in our Outdoor Leadership course, be Little Buddies or just interested in youth in the community who would like to participate. While at camp, participants camp overnight in the La Sal Mountains and experience “challenge by choice” via rock climbing, canyoneering, hiking, whitewater rafting, team building, and living in a respectful camp community. Each August, Dream Day Camp engages 20 middle school youth for 5 days of exploration around the Roaring Fork Valley. Activities vary from year to year and include environmental stewardship projects, art projects, outdoor activities such as rock climbing and low and high ropes course initiatives, team-building games, art projects, an overnight camping trip, river rafting, and participating in a respectful camp community. MORE THAN MENTORING In addition to the many programs we offer, twice a year we also offer youth in our programs an opportunity to apply for a scholarship for any extracurricular activity they choose. Our funding helps pay for Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club programming, ski passes, ARC passes, ballet classes and martial arts as well as much more. We also understand that sometimes families and youth need additional support and help and have a fund to help pay for counseling and therapy.
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FINANCIAL LITERACY JOHN STELZRIEDE Senior Vice President Alpine Bank - Glenwood Springs Member FDIC
Financial literacy is an essential life skill. It’s not always in school curriculums, so it’s important to have discussions about money early and often with your kids. To help your children make sense of their money, it’s helpful to categorize earning, budgeting, sharing, saving and investing. Fortunately here in the Roaring Fork Valley, we have Junior Achievement and YouthEntity, both of which help teach personal finance and help prepare students for their future. As a parent raising kids in an instant gratification world, remember the importance of consistency and discipline in following this advice. Your child will become more financially independent, which is good for them as well as you. Start now.
Dave Ramsey YouthEntit y spends a significant
amount of time teaching the 10-10-10-70 Rule. It looks like this:
IS A WELL-KNOWN EDUCATOR AND ADVISOR ON FINANCIAL LITERACY. NOW HIS DAUGHTER, RACHEL CRUZE, FOLLOWS IN HIS FOOTSTEPS WITH A FRESH MESSAGE FOR FELLOW MILLENNIALS.
THEIR ADVICE? FOR ELEMENTARY-AGE KIDS:
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SPEND THE FIRST 70 PERCENT OF YOUR MONEY ON WHAT YOU NEED.
1. Have them save in a clear jar, where the money is visible, versus a piggy bank. 2. Set an example yourself. Use credit sparingly for meals out and groceries. 3. Show them a tangible example of what things cost. For example, using the cash from the saving jar to purchase a toy.
SAVE TEN PERCENT FOR UNFORESEEN AND EMERGENCY PURPOSES.
AS THEY GET A LITTLE OLDER:
INVEST TEN PERCENT FOR YOUR FUTURE. GIVE TEN PERCENT OF YOUR EARNINGS TO CHARITIES, NONPROFITS AND THOSE LESS FORTUNATE.
4. Help them understand the different between “wants” versus “needs”. 5. Give commissions, not allowances, teaching them to earn through their practical chores. 6. Teach about giving. Let them choose a nonprofit, charity or a person who needs help.
AND BY THE TEENAGE YEARS:
7. Encourage them to open a bank account to take money management to the next level. Consider both savings and checking accounts. 8. Actively help them find a job. 9. At 18, kids start to receive credit card solicitations. Talk with them about the peril of debt.
FROM THE RED BAG AND BEYOND You may have spied one of our red Raising A Reader Aspen to Parachute book bags somewhere in the valley or had one in your home. If so, we are thrilled. With the help of partnering preschool and kindergarten teachers 1600 families receive our red bags carrying 4 different books each week. The books are important, but the magic is in the connection that occurs when families read together. With our book recommendations below, we applaud you for carving out time to read every day. Not only are you enriching family bonds, you are building critical language skills, vocabulary, curiosity and brain connections. For those receiving one of our Raising A Reader bags, remember too that family excitement about books from school is correlated with academic success. M A N DY M U R R AY Raising a Reader Program, Glenwood Springs
TIPS AND TRICKS OF RAISING A READER 1. Choose Wisely--- Reading should be fun! If you don’t like a book, then chances are the child won’t either. If you enjoy reading the book, the child will enjoy hearing it aloud and reading it alone. 2. Slow Down, You’re Moving Too Fast--- Reading is the first step, but the icing on the cake is the interaction. Ask questions… open-ended (NOT answered with yes or no). Wait for an answer. Patiently. Give them a chance to think. Their responses are worth it. 3. It’s Alive!--- Find ways to bring the story to life. Be silly. Use voices when reading picture books. Wear a story themed hat. Cook something from the book together. Write a note to your child and sign it as a character from their book. The possibilities are endless. 4. The Time is Now--- No matter the age of your child, it is a great time to read to them or with them. Read to that baby bump! Start a book club with your tween or teen! Find time to make reading a priority for your family and enjoy the magic. ABOVE: Leo and Samuel of Glenwood
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Suddenly! By Colin McNaughton: A large, toothy, mean-looking wolf zealously stalks Preston the pig. But each time the wolf gets close, Preston suddenly changes course and unknowingly eludes his pursuer. Young readers will laugh with delight as this suspenseful tale unfolds. (Amazon) Whoever you are… By Mem Fox: Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are just like you. (from the book jacket) Not A Box By Antoinette Portis: A box is just a box...unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. (Amazon)
I’ve Got an Elephant By Anne Ginkel: Owning an elephant is terrific, but what happens when he gets lonely and invites a friend over? Every time a busy little girl goes out―to school or to the movies or to the mall her elephant friends get lonely. Moonshot By Brian Floca: Simply told, grandly shown, here is the flight of Apollo 11. Here for a new generation of readers and explorers are the steady astronauts, clicking themselves into gloves and helmets, strapping themselves into sideways seats. Zero By Kathryn Otoshi: Zero sees herself as a big round number with emptiness inside. The other, more colorful numbers have fun, and they count. After trying to stretch and pinch herself into another shape Zero is ready to listen to some wise words: “‘Every number has value,’ said Seven.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume: Two is a crowd when Peter and his little brother, Fudge, are in the same room. Grown-ups think Fudge is absolutely adorable, but Peter and his pet turtle, Dribble, know the truth. Geronimo Stilton Series By Elisabetta Dami: Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love The Magician’s Elephant By Kate DiCamillo: A haunting fable about trusting the unexpected — and making the extraordinary come true. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her?
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TO REWARD OR NOT TO REWARD? KELSEY CLAPPER L e a d To d d l e r Te a c h e r, M t . S o p r i s M o n t e s s o r i S c h o o l Carbondale
I have had parents ask me whether to reward while toilet training or not. Well, this is a tricky subject as there are many different philosophies for parents. One family may swear by one thing and the other follows another routine regarding toileting. However, when a child is toileting we must ask ourselves one thing: do I get rewarded to use the toilet? Can I bust open the Ben and Jerry’s because I had a bowel movement today? Most likely most of our answers would be no, right? So then, should we allow our toddlers to have treats when they use the toilet? Have children become the “new” pets? As a parent and a teacher, the idea around raising our children to think that the simplest things should give them rewards, is something the consider. We want our children to look inside themselves for affirmation not from external sources. While thinking about this concept, I felt it pertinent to share reasons and ideas to help make this transition fun and far easier for the whole family. Toileting can be stressful on EVERYONE in the household. Therefore, there will be occasions your child will struggle with the transition; new siblings, moving, or lack of sleep. However, if parents follow these techniques our children will toilet far more easily! The best part is parents will struggle less too! And remember, providing rewards for our children encourages them to rely on extrinsic motivation throughout their lives. So… to reward or not to reward? I leave that for you to decide. ABOVE Ms. Kelsey and her student learning and playing - before the nex t pot t y break!
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IT’S TIME! TEACHING KIDS TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS by C H R I S TA M E L N Y K H I N E S
Although some of us may be inclined to consider punctuality, or the lack there-of, as a personality trait, experts say that time management is a skill that can be taught and is just as important to academic and long-term success as learning the three Rs.
“What are you doing?!” I say to my son. “I told you five minutes ago to get dressed. We are leaving for your baseball game!” Even in my apparent state of frustration, my 6-year-old refuses to be rushed along as he reluctantly tosses his toy plane onto the floor and slowly begins pulling one sock on and then another. His inner clock shows no urgency. And no amount of lecturing about dilly-dallying is going to expedite my dawdler. So begins another frantic dash out the door. “Time management skills for children are linked to ‘school survival skills’ when mastered young and become ingrained habits for later in life,” says Dr. Stephanie Mihalas, a nationally certified school psychologist and clinical instructor, department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. “Starting too young is never too early!” Time management includes executive functioning skills like organization and planning, reviewing work for quality and accuracy and staying focused. Other life-skills related to time management include: prioritization, assessing completeness, understanding instructions, organization and much more. We don't want for our kids to feel rushed and therefore stressed by our own adult schedules. It is always a good idea to curb our own display of feeling behind, late and pressured in a way that doesn't dampen their youth. Toddlers and young children don't have the mental capacity to understand the logic behind a a timeline. Always rushing them out the door could impact them more emotionally than developmentally. This doesn't mean we shouldn't start young in teaching them age-appropriate responses to understanding time and, of course, to doing what mom and dad ask them to do. 13
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TI PS A N D TOO L S FO R TE AC H I N G TI M E M A N AG E M E NT MEETINGS Schedule weekly family meetings. Use Sunday evenings to discuss the family’s upcoming schedule. CALENDARS Give each child her own calendar that she can fill out. Hang up a master schedule with each person’s activities in a different color of ink.
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TIMERS Use a timer. Build awareness about how long it takes to complete a task. Ask your child to estimate how much time he needs to finish his math assignment and then time him. “A great tool is TimeTimer (http://www.timetimer.com/) which is like a kitchen timer (either a stand alone tool or an app) that shows time in stopwatch fashion with the time remaining in red,” says Cindy Sullivan, a productivity, time management and professional organization expert. “As the red shrinks you are getting closer to the end time. It works great with homework or when doing a ‘beat the clock’ to tidy up or work on other tasks.” Timers can also work well to keep parents on track, says Dr. Jane Sosland, clinical assistant pro-fessor, department of Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center. “A lot of times we’ll say, ‘I need you to brush your teeth. I’ll be back in five minutes.’ Then we get busy with other children,” Sosland says. TIME BLOCKS Create a chunked to-do schedule. Divide the day into chunks of time on a dry erase board or laminate a task list. For example, the morning routine might say: Get dressed, make bed, eat breakfast and brush teeth. Your child can check off the tasks as she completes them.
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INCENTIVES Offer incentives. “The more checks can be linked to a natural reward like time with the family, helping to create the meal for the evening or play time with friends,” Mihalas says. Fewer checks results in natural consequences like less time to play with friends or watch a favorite TV program.
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SEEING IT Use visuals. For children who aren’t reading yet, photographs or pictures can help cue them. “I helped my son take responsibility for his morning routine as a kindergartner by drawing pictures on post-it notes of school clothes, eating breakfast, driving to school and stuck them on an analog clock,” says mom of two Sherlyn Pang Luedtke, author of The Mommy Advantage.
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“If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying. Changing old habits can take at least a month, and kids don’t usually share the same sense of urgency as adults do. When a morning goes poorly, rather than being furious and upset on the way to school, try and problem solve to decide what to do tomorrow so this doesn’t happen again. Maybe that’s waking up a few minutes earlier,” Sosland says.
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C H A LLE N G E S A N D SU PPO R T LAURA KUJUBU OF KIDS DISCOVER PROVIDES SOME FURTHER THOUGHTS ON THIS RATHER ENORMOUS TOPIC. CONFIDENCE Your child can also feel a great sense of pride and confidence as they learn to manage their time and meet their goals, no matter how small or large they might be. It’s esteem-building to become more self-disciplined and responsible. Your child can feel a growing sense of maturity as they themselves take on these responsibilities – with your guidance and support.
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STRESS One of the greatest positives as your child takes control of their schedule and their time is a reduction in stress – theirs and yours. Their large project will seem less overwhelming if they’ve broken it down into scheduled, incremental pieces; taking care of chores one by one as they check them off a checklist will feel satisfying as they get through each one; and organizing schoolwork and time so that there is enough time for fun activities or simply to daydream is also a great way to reduce stress. IDENTIYING THE PARTICULAR CHALLENGE At any age, kids commonly have trouble keeping track of time, things, and information. Your child may struggle to: • Estimate how much time is needed to do something • Set goals • Think about or do more than one thing at a time • Remember when school assignments are due • Remember to take necessary materials between school and home • Designate and use a specific place to store things • Get to school or other activities on time • Go back to doing something after she’s been interrupted Which of these seems to be the root struggle? Try to help them focus on mastering one of these skills at a time. OVER PROGRAMMING Another thing to remember is that kids are kids and in an age of “over programming” and early burnout, we parents need to help our kids recognize that slowing down is not such a bad thing either. Sometimes it’s nice to have a chance to smell the roses and take things as they come … as long as their homework is done on time.
Managing time well is a learned thing. And it only gets harder as life goes on. The fact is, there are more opportunities in life than there is time to do them. Start kids early at learning how to weigh their options. Not every task is equally important and not every task is equally urgent. Help your child determine what things can or cannot wait, and then, depending upon what they choose to tackle first, discuss how that will effect the rest of his time that day. He’ll start to learn how much time he needs to allocate to certain responsibilities and will improve his productivity too.
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HANDING OVER THE KEYS LEARNING THE RULES OF THE ROAD WITH THE IN & OUT DRIVING SCHOOL by K A T H R Y N C A M P
When our children are born, they
In my house, he who so recently ate raisins in a booster seat now asks to drive me to the grocery store to log more hours, and soon he will get his license, ask for the keys, and discover the freedom of the road.
need our support even just to hold up their heads. Thus begins an invisible progression toward
This generation of new Colorado drivers and their parents will find that the laws have changed since the days when the right to drive on the sixteenth birthday came with merely a wait at the DMV and passing written and road tests. Things changed after a 1998 incident in Greeley when 4 teens were killed in a collision with an 18-wheeler on the driver’s 16th birthday.
the day when they have complete independence. Of all the milestones we cross with our child, none gives parents more cause to worry, appropriately, than the age-sixteen
Parent groups and law enforcement agencies worked for several years with state legislators to create a system to ensure that Colorado teens had less distractions, and plenty of documented learning time before taking the
rite of passage – when their baby boy or girl takes the wheel.
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REQUIREMENTS: The steps required to get a Colorado Driver's License vary depending upon when a teen starts the process. For Example, to qualify for license on the 16th birthday, classroom instruction must be completed before the 15th birthday. For those starting the process later:
Ages 16 – 18 – Classroom course is recommended but not required before testing for a Learner’s Permit. Same rules and requirements apply.
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SECOND STAGE:
THIRD STAGE:
Age 14 + 7 months – 15 + 6 months 30 hours of classroom instruction required before testing for a Learner’s Permit.
6 hours instructional-driving mandatory before testing for a Restricted License, if driver is younger than 16 ½ when testing.
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Age 15 + 6 months – 16 At least 4 hours of classroom instruction required before testing for a Learner’s Permit.
Cell phone OFF while behind the wheel, with strict penalties. (Parents can install apps for supporting this restriction.)
Learner's Permit held for 12 months before testing for license Parent-accompanied driving: 50 daytime hrs + 10 nighttime hrs No kids other than siblings in the car
No nighttime driving after midnight.
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wheel without supervision. The result is a Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program that begins with 30 hours of classroom instruction, and progresses through a series of requirements from age 14 to age 18.
“The biggest contributing factor to car accidents in the 15-20 year age range
The GDL program was launched statewide during a period when many school districts ended Driver’s Ed programs due to budgetary limitations, liability concerns, maintenance issues and staffing needs. This inspired retired Arizona Police Captain Greg Denny to start the In & Out Driving School, which is owned and operated throughout the Western Slope by Carbondale native and retired Eagle County Sherriff Deputy Dave Lawson. Lawson is also a former founding board member and teacher at Ross Montessori School, so he combines his law enforcement perspective with his experience in the classroom to create an engaging experience for the students.
related accidents in previous decades. But now we face a whole new challenge
Colorado outlawed texting behind the wheel for all drivers, Lawson explains, adding that "kids sometimes need someone other than Mom and Dad to help them understand the gravity of a bad choice.” In & Out Driving School’s curriculum is unique in that every instructor is a former law enforcement officer. “While with the Sheriff ’s office, I educated drivers punitively, pulling them over after an infraction, and explaining why. Now I have an opportunity to teach kids the why, what and how of safe driving before they make mistakes that can be dangerous to themselves and others.”
are distraction, inattention and careless driving,” Lawson explains. “Accidents caused by drinking and driving have actually dropped compared to teen-
– cell phones. The GDL is designed to take away distractions until drivers have gained enough experience to make good choices.”
The onus of teaching a child to drive remains in the hands of parents, who are required in Colorado to keep a log of hours spent riding alongside their permitted driver – 50 hours of daytime driving and 10 hours of nighttime driving during a twelvemonth period. “Teaching a child to drive really begins when you’re first strapping them into their baby seats. The habits you keep will teach your children from the beginning,” Lawson says. “Your small child learns how to use a fork by eating with you at the dinner table mimicking what you do. They continue this throughout their lives. If they see you talking on the phone while racing down Highway 82 – or drinking then driving, or road raging, or answering a call when you know you really shouldn’t – they will do the same.” Spoken like the word of the law – with a warning, not a citation–this time.
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is vasectomy right for your
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DR. CHRIS TONOZZI, MD Mountain Family Health Centers
There are lots of birth control options out there right now, and choosing one can be difficult. Women have more options than men, deciding between pills, shots, surgery, patches, and implants. But men don’t have as many ways to help. It’s important that a man use condoms if there is a risk of sexually transmitted diseases, but condoms aren’t very reliable as birth control. Studies show that condoms are only 85% effective in preventing pregnancy. An option that guys do have is getting a vasectomy. Vasectomy is a surgery in which a small opening (approximately 1 cm) is made in the skin of the scrotum (the skin around the testicles). The right and left vas deferens (the tube that carries sperm) is brought out through the opening and a section of this tube is cut out. This prevents sperm, which usually travel from the testicles to the penis, from being ejaculated during sex, preventing pregnancy. Vasectomy is the most effective permanent form of contraception available to men. In nearly every way that vasectomy can be compared to tubal ligation it has a more positive outlook. Vasectomy is more cost effective, less invasive, has techniques that are emerging that may
facilitate easier reversal, and has a much lower risk of postoperative complications. Early failure rates, i.e. pregnancy within a few months after vasectomy, typically result from unprotected sexual intercourse too soon after the procedure while some sperm continue to pass through the vasa deferentia. Most physicians and surgeons who perform vasectomies recommend one (sometimes two) postprocedural semen specimens to verify a successful vasectomy; however, many men fail to return for verification tests citing inconvenience, embarrassment, forgetfulness, or certainty of sterility. However, if pre, post and follow-up procedures are followed Vasectomy is almost 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
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HERE ARE SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT VASECTOMY: WILL IT AFFECT ENJOYMENT OF SEX? The surgery doesn’t affect hormones or how a man has sex. For many couples, knowing that they have
100% effective birth control, helps them enjoy sex more. The semen (the liquid ejaculated during sex) will not have sperm in it any longer, but the man will still have semen, and it will look the same. WILL THE SURGERY BE PAINFUL? We use several techniques to minimize pain. Medicines are prescribed to take before the surgery to help
you relax, and to prevent pain. A local anesthetic (numbing medicine) is injected in the scrotum at the beginning of the surgery to prevent any feeling in the area. Dr. Chris Tonozzi, one of our experienced physicians here at Mountain Family Health Centers, uses a vasectomy technique called no-scalpel vasectomy. The opening in the skin is very small, reducing the need for skin to be cut. This minimizes pain, swelling, bleeding and other complications. HOW MUCH RECOVERY TIME WILL I NEED? It’s recommended that you have 2 – 3 days off from work, depending on what kind of work or
physical activities you normally do. Within a week after surgery, most patients are back to regular full activity, including work and sports. You should wait about a week after surgery before resuming sex. IS MY VASECTOMY REVERSIBLE? Although men considering vasectomies should not think of them as reversible, life circumstances and
outlooks can change, and there is a surgical procedure to reverse vasectomies using a procedure called vasovasostmy.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? We can only speak for our own medical practice, Mountain Family Helath. Insurance generally covers vasectomy.
If you don’t have insurance, Mountain Family has sliding fee scale program that may provide a discount. If you do not qualify for the sliding scale program and your insurance does not cover vasectomy, the charge is $ 80 – $150 for the consult (doctor’s appointment preceding the procedure) plus $625 for the procedure and follow-up appointment. Without insurance coverage or a discount, the total cost is $705 – $775. Check with your doctor's office and your insurance to get the latest costs.
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EW W. ICK ...
W H AT ' S T H E T R I C K?
'tis the season for
PRINCE CREEK. MARION GULCH. ARBANEY KITTLE. SOME OF THE TRAILS WE LOVE IN THE SPRING ARE WELL-LOVED BY TICKS TOO! Springtime, especially late May and June, is prime tick season in western Colorado. Ticks thrive in habitat where there are deer, squirrels, birds, dogs, mountain bikers, hikers and kids wandering around the trails. It makes for easy hunting. Kids are great targets for them. Here are some tips for preventing tick bites.
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Wear light colored clothing to more easily spot questing ticks. Tuck long pants into socks and shirts into pants to minimize access to skin for questing ticks.
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Stay to the center of hiking trails & avoid walking through tall grass and bushy areas. Ticks sense us search for something to feed on in areas that are popular.
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Protect your pets too! Dogs, cats and livestock are susceptible to tick-borne diseases. Pets may also transport ticks into your home, increasing your risk of exposure. Definitely check your pets after a hike on a tick-prone trail.
HABITAT
Ticks gravitate to the lower elevation scrub oak areas around here. They love tall grasses of course and any environment where they can easily fall from a low branch onto your socks, shoes or pants. Places like Red Hill aren't as wonderful for them. They prefer more moisture and dense foliage. Mostly, they breed faster and thrive in areas that are frequently traveled by mammalian hosts - whether it be cattle, dogs, wildlife or humans.
TICK CHECKS
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Conduct frequent tick checks on yourself and children if you live, work or recreate in tick habitat! Check along the hairline, nape of neck, inside & behind ears, armpits, groin, behind the knees, inside the belly button and between toes. Some ticks are as small as a poppy seed. Check thoroughly!
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Check your pets and gear too! Ticks can hitchhike on fabric or fur, increasing exposure to others in vehicles, homes or workplace.
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Place outdoor exposed clothing directly into dryer on high heat for 10-20 minutes to kill ticks that may be clinging to the fabric.
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Shower as soon as possible after spending time in tick habitat.
Ticks sense body heat, carbon dioxide, vibrations and odors and often quest in areas of high human or wildlife traffic.
PREVENTION
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It is definitely up to you if you feel these are safe, but you can use repellents on exposed skin that are labeled for ticks. Check DEET, Picaridin, IR3535 and Lemon Eucalyptus oil products. Use as labeled.If you want, wear permethrin treated clothing, boots and gear to kill ticks on contact. Never apply to skin.
TICKS!
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PROPER REMOVAL
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Always use fine-tipped tweezers or a tool that does not twist the tick and firmly grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
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With a steady motion, pull straight up! DO NOT twist, crush or jerk the tick as this may agitate the tick and increase the chance of disease transmission.
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Thoroughly wash hands and the bite area with soap and water or an alcohol based sanitizer. Sanitize tweezers as well!
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Take a photo of the tick up close. Identification and testing of tick may aid in early diagnosis should a health problem occur.
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NEVER use bare fingers, petroleum jelly, hot match, nail polish, essential oils or other topical products to remove a tick! These methods may increase the risk of disease transmission.
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RISK
While LYME DISEASE has been deemed not to be invasive in Colorado, there have been new (but few) cases identified. Over 20 tick-borne diseases (TBD’s) occur in the US alone. Risk of exposure to ticks and TBD’s varies regionally throughout the United States and the world; and the prevalence and distribution of ticks is growing according the the CDC. Many tick-borne diseases (TBD's) present initially with mild to severe flulike symptoms that may include fever, headache, sweats, chills, fatigue, muscle/joint pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and/or variable rashes. Colorado tick fever is the most common tick-born illness in Colorado. ** Thank you to the Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association and the Colorado State Univerisity Extension Office for providing this information. **
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TA K I N G O N
REAL LIFE MONSTERS Horrific news bombards us daily – school shootings, bombs, fires, train crashes. Parents try to shield “little pitchers with big ears” from such stories, yet children see and hear more than we did in the our own childhood when the news existed on three channels after bedtime. We try to protect our youngest, while we understand that older children need truth in order to become responsible citizens of the world. Too much information can overwhelm and depress teens and adults – so what is the right balance? KC: How can we protect and empower children when bad things happen? HH: Parents have to find ways – whether it’s through journaling, meditating, going for a walk or a bike ride – to digest what’s happening in the world. Children sense our feelings and can be very confused when we are agitated. We have to find our center. It is a spiritual practice to be a parent. When we meet a tragic event with a calm, purposeful, positive world view, as opposed to becoming entrenched in the drama of it, then we teach our children without using words that life is good. This is an incredibly powerful way to make a difference. KC: No matter how consciously we limit how much a young child is exposed to, they may see, hear, or experience something that they have no context for understanding. How can we help them process these events? HH: Horrific images go so deeply into the child that they
cannot just simply erase them. We adults can’t erase them. What we see and hear lives in our consciousness, and also in our sub-conscience, but these images can be balanced by positive images and actions– like holding candlelit vigil.
KC: How can we answer a child’s questions with truth, but without so many details that the trauma goes in deeper? HH: Instead of going blah, blah, blah about what we know, listen to what the child
an interview with HELENA HURRELL
W a l d o r f Te a c h e r a n d A r t T h e r a p i s t ( p h o t o g r a p h e d w i t h h e r g r a n d s o n H a r r i s o n) background artwork from one of Helena's students
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is really asking. For example, they might have heard about a school shooting, and they might ask about the perpetrator. Was he bad? You can affirm that yes, he did bad things, and he had an illness. Simple, direct, honest answers help our children, but how we listen helps them even more. When we ask them what they think, we give our children a powerful message that what they say matters. What did you hear? How do you feel about it? Keep the focus on the child and not on the event.
KC: So we can respond in such a way that the impact of a traumatic event might fade. How can we tell if it isn’t fading? HH: I work with families through all sorts of loss. Loss of pets,
homes, loved ones – and traumatic events present us with loss – loss of innocence, security, connection. One metaphor is to say that some events pierce our souls like a shard of glass, and the work of a therapist is not to remove the glass, but to make the shards whole again. We can start with loving, objective observance. Parents can pay loving attention to their child, and ask: Are they sleeping? How to they awaken? Raring to go? Or not? Are they eating? How do their hands and feet feel? Cold? Warm? How is their complexion? Cheeks rosy? Or wan? How do they walk? What is their posture like? Is there a sparkle in their eyes?
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KC: These questions can help us observe a child of any age? HEALING THROUGH NURTURING ARTS While earning her degree in Anthroposophical Art Therapy in England, Helena worked with a student who was healing from the unresolved loss of his father. When this process began, the child was 5 years old. His emotional life was weak, and his self-esteem was compromised. Helena worked with the boy using watercolor and other mediums to re-establish his inner strength and well-being. These paintings, as well as the background image on the previous page, were created in the therapeutic process.
HH: Yes, and adults too. We may be seeing the impact of something happening at
school or something from the broader world. And as children get older, they may ask for more information. They will start forming their own opinions about what they have encountered. The teenagers in Parkland, Florida – and all of the teens around the country right now who are joining the protests – I am so proud of them. They see themselves rightly as human beings with something to say. The actions they are taking will help them stay resilient. They are experiencing a certainty in their own sense of moral justice. As they feel outrage for what has happened to children across the country and the world, they are developing a deep, deep empathy for others. As parents and educators, again we need to step out of the way by avoiding the tendency to tell them what we think. We need to listen to them, and ask them what they feel, and what they believe is right. This supports them in healing, and it supports their soul development.
KC: Is this how we can protect older children from becoming cynical? HH: Whereas the young child is best served by a sense that Mom and Dad know "My heart to your Heart" are among the words the child painted in this drawing, a message to his father. You see in the red box a safe, secure place of containment.
Here is a bright sun shining in the sky, a tender green shoot rising upwards, beckoning new life – a picture far different from the dark cloud of disruptive behavior he felt in early days of therapy.
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what is best, teenagers need us to be honest that we don’t have all the answers. We know what we want the world to be like, but we don’t know each day what the world will bring. When we develop our own capacity for flexible, open, loving thinking, then we show our children that despite these horrific events, the world is still filled with goodness. And beauty. We help them trust in truth. Through all of it, and at every age of their childhood, when we learn how to bring warmth and flexibility to our thinking, we deepen our connection with our children. These catastrophic events can bring our families closer together. HELENA HURRELL is a longtime Waldorf early childhood teacher and the art therapist at WSRF. She also operates the nonprofit Helios Center in Carbondale, providing nurturing arts to children and adults.
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Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal R E FL EC T I O NS O N T H E B E H I N D -T H E -SC E N E S G I F T S O F T H E AT R E E D U C AT I O N W I T H LOC A L PROG R A M D I R EC TO R S
Jennifer Johnson, Graham Northrop & Corey Simpson
Let’s be honest. When our kids express an interest in acting, it’s natural to imagine red carpets – the same way tiny ski racers may evoke parental dreams of Olympic medals.
We can entertain these thoughts (ever so briefly) without turning into Tiger Mamas, because our local theatre programs offer children ways to experience the art and craft of acting – while emphasizing fun, friendship, and self-expression – rather than stardom. As our children enter adolescence – a time when their sense of self is both developing and vulnerable, their experience in theatre can offer gifts to serve them long after the curtains close. 25
Poise. Confidence. Eloquence, stage presence and grace, these
are the gifts we hoped to highlight when we decided to cover the ways theatre education can support healthy development. In particular, we imagined theatre as an antidote to the all-knees, elbows and pimples awkwardness of adolescence. However, we learned through interviews that IN ADDITION TO THESE OUTWARDLY-FOCUSSED QUALITIES, THEATRE CAN BUILD FAR RICHER INNER CAPACITIES. Rather than attempting to describe the passion and clarity these theatre directors shared, we give you their words.
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J ENN I FER JO HN SO N SOL THEATRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GR A HA M NO RTHR O P THEATRE ASPEN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & OUTREACH
CO R E Y S I MPSO N THUNDER RIVER THEATRE COMPANY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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The Gift Of Better Understanding Others:
The Gift Of Better Understanding Ourselves:
“Instead of acting an emotion, you play the intention of the character, and so the emotion becomes true. This practice builds empathy and gives kids a place where they can work through feelings and behaviors, a place that is more forgiving than the real world.”
“I create an environment where children are safe to be themselves, which is what frees them to move into their character. I realized recently that I created this space as if it was for my 8-year-old self.”
“80-90% of acting is reacting. You’re not just delivering your lines. You’re listening to and responding to other actors on the stage, working together to tell a story. This builds a muscle for true engagement, for being present in the moment.”
"Learning who a character is, and about their over-arching objectives and how to best portray them – this work of preparing for a role gives us a better understanding of our own motivations, our own inner struggles.”
“Through the process of creating and exploring a character, we come to understand their motivation, which gives us a window into the human condition. Of course, we really come to understand ourselves better as well.”
“Working in theatre, kids and adolescents experience ways to play with their impulses and engage authentically with others, so they naturally develop confidence and feel more comfortable in their own skin. They develop an appreciation for who they are, and how they might be different from or similar to other people. They can get out of their own way and stop questioning themselves so much.”
The Gifts Of Resilience & Independence:
“Theatre is a place where a child can feel their first steps toward independence, and if they don’t have that, then it’s harder for them to move into character. I work to create a space where they are safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and most of all, be themselves.”
"Our jobs as theatre directors is to create an environment where it is perfectly okay to fail in the pursuit of doing something new and interesting. When this happens during rehearsal, kids experience a deeply collaborative process and they learn that it’s not just about learning their lines. It’s not just about them.”
"Studies show that introducing children to the arts at a young age has an impact on their ability to think independently and creatively. When children grow up in an environment where they can experiment with who they are, not confining themselves to a certain way of thinking, and can express their own experiences – they grow up to be happier adults.”
Words of Advice:
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"One thing about the kids in Parkland, FL who are taking action – these kids are from the drama club. Theatre kids can articulate what they are passionate about. Sometimes theatre is your first experience of speaking to a room full of people – adults – who are really listening. This teaches a child to use their voice, and to believe that what they say has value.”
"The more experience you can get in life, the better an artist you will be because you will be better able to reflect the life experiences of others.”
“It’s important that kids have opportunities to explore and play without an end result in mind. Acting isn’t just about the stage production – the chance to video a performance – the real work of honing the craft is done long before opening night. In all of the arts, you can find it – the moment of being on the edge of creating as an artist is when we feel our humanity.”
Patrick Keleher as Dewey Finn in Theatre Aspen's production of School of Rock. Photo credit: Adam Frisch
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CONFESSIONS OF A DIRT BAG b y L I N D S E Y D E F R AT E S
I KNEW I ONLY HAD THREE SECONDS TO ACT. It was dark, cold, and suddenly, things just felt...wrong. In the backcountry, expeditions are lost or won by the choices we make in a split second, and I knew this was one of those moments. My adrenaline spiked as I flashed forward to the possible consequences, and I was out of my sleeping bag before I was even aware of moving.
IT WAS 12:56 AM IN THE DESERT NEAR THE BORDER OF UTAH, AND MY SON HAD TO PEE. HE WAS FOUR YEARS OLD AND STILL IN HIS SLEEPING BAG. The dance which ensued was worthy of becoming an obstacle on American Ninja Warrior as I, five months pregnant at the time, hoisted my oldest out of his bag and over the sprawled form of his 18-month old brother without crushing the sleeping dog. Somehow I unzipped the tent as swiftly and quietly (hah!) as possible. Shoes were damp and sand covered, so I took the risk of a cactus spike to my bare feet while carrying the sleepy, blond, ticking time-bomb over to the wash near our campsite. Mission completed, we returned to the tent. The dog was thrilled to see us, and noisily thwacked his tail as I repeated the whole awkward maneuver in reverse. My husband didn’t stir, my oldest went immediately back to sleep and the only loss, besides another pound of sand in the tent, was that my youngest had rolled over to placidly lay claim to my entire sleeping pad. I spooned the tent wall and tried to remember if I had packed the can opener until I fell into a deep sleep for exactly 36 minutes when my toddler began to lovingly kick me in the throat. This type of experience is by no means unique to my family, especially not in this valley. Many of us were once dirtbag climbers, rafters, mountain bikers, or general adventure enthusiasts and can’t wait to introduce our littles to the rocks, rivers and mountains we fell in love with. And while we know it is worth it to say ‘yes’ to that last minute camping trip, sometimes it can be daunting to take on yet another Class V parenting challenge. So as camping season ramps up, here are a few tips from my own experience over the last five years of getting first one, then two and now three kiddos out the door and into the woods. Please keep in mind that this short list is just a chip off the old iceberg shoulder block of what it takes to manage an overnight or multi-night excursion, and every family does it a little differently, so pass the salt grains liberally and start packing! 28
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MANY OF US WERE ONCE DIRTBAG CLIMBERS, RAFTERS, MOUNTAIN BIKERS, OR GENERAL ADVENTURE ENTHUSIASTS AND CAN’T WAIT TO INTRODUCE OUR LITTLES TO THE ROCKS, RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS WE FELL IN LOVE WITH.
TRIP ADVISORY TIP 1– MAKE A PLAN- SORT OF. Make a plan, yes, but under no circumstances should you ever fall in love with that plan- think ‘friendly acquaintance’ level of commitment. Without some kind of goal in mind, you would never leave the house, but you also need to accept the fact that you really only have about a 30 percent chance of making that exact plan happen, and that percentage decreases with every child under the age of...18. So you need to be okay with calling that plan and cancelling at the last minute to enjoy whatever adventure is happening in the moment. Embrace the chaos.
TIP 2– FRUSTRATION DOES NOT EQUAL FAILURE, AND FORGIVENESS IS FOR EVERYONE!
Coping with the needs of kids and that enormous pile of stuff essential for their very survival will almost certainly drive you a little crazy at some point. Or maybe your partner will feel the hangry devil of frustration rise up over the scramble in and out for bathroom breaks in Glenwood, Rifle, and Parachute. But that is okay! It’s more than okay. It’s life. Wave good-bye to perfect, and learn to forgive your partner, forgive yourself, and move on.
TIP 3– FREE THE BEDTIME. This was a major paradigm shift for me, and it took at least two kids for me to get there. I have always been a believer in bedtime, and naps are non-negotiable in our house. But what I have come to realize, with the help of mamas wiser than myself,
is that out in the woods, where there is so much to explore, sense and feel, your regular home schedule is no longer relevant. By arbitrarily sticking to that 7:30 bedtime, not only will you often be fighting the heat in a stuffy, well-lit tent, but you and your family will miss out on that magical time after dinner when twilight is approaching, blood sugar is back up and the campfire brings out all kinds of possibilities. And don’t worry about naps either. Those will either happen or they won’t, but if you try to force them, and I am speaking from personal experience here, then you will lose far more sanity and time than if you just shrug and let it happen. Something about time in the outdoors, with all the freedom of possibility and beautiful stimulation, seems to help kids find a different, natural rhythm, and they will sleep eventually.
TIP 4- EMBRACE THE ‘DE-RIG.’ Working as an Outward Bound instructor for a summer taught me that the only time you will be able to prepare for your next trip is immediately after the one you just finished. So no matter how tired, stinky and unable to say something nice you feel after that drive back from Zion, wash the dishes, re-pack the kitchen box and for God’s sake, dry out the tent that night, or at least before lunch the next morning. If you know where your gear is, and are certain that it has not developed that extra special kind of funk, you are much more likely to find the energy to load up the car the next time an opportunity presents itself.
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DELIGHTFUL D R A G O N F LY Ami Maes Founder + Creative Director H A N D M A K E R Y: A C h i l d r e n ’ s A r t S t u d i o
As springtime unfolds, the outdoors become artfully alive! Dragonflies always mesmerize with their stealthy speed, shimmery color, intricate detail, and pattern on point. They lead us to our favorite outdoor places and spaces, including rivers, ponds, and lakes. Spring into a simple process upcycling household goods to create a bountiful + beautiful ~ DIY Delightful Dragonfly. 30
SUPPLIES: CARDBOARD TUBE (paper towel length)
ONE: Collect all supplies and prepare a space to create.
TWO: Gently flatten one cardboard tube (paper towel length) and sketch a simple dragonfly body with a head, thorax, and long abdomen with a pencil. Cut with scissors, keeping lower half connected to provide a more 3D body.
CEREAL BOX (large) PENCIL SCISSORS BUBBLE WRAP (small and big bubbles) TEMPER A PAINTS (3-4 colors)
THREE: Open a large cereal box. On the plain cardboard side of the box, sketch one upper wing and one lower wing. Cut out and trace so you have two of each.
FOUR: Paint a base coat of a solid color on the body (interior and exterior) and all four wings (solid side). Dry.
FIVE: Paint bubble wrap with a sponge brush. Press painted wrap onto all four wings. Dry. Repeat this process with 2-3 different colors and different sizes of bubble wrap. Dry between layers.
SIX: Dazzle body with stripes of glitter sticky foam and decorate wings with sticky rhinestones. Helpful hint: Glue rhinestones as they don't always stick very long.
SEVEN: Layer plastic lids to form eyes, small lids inside large lid. Keep eyes symmetrical. Hot glue. You may also add an aqua glass gem to eye center. Helpful hint: Hot glue a small circle of foam to the gem bottom so it adheres when glued to plastic.
EIGHT: Simply bend a flap on the end of each wing to attach to body with hot glue. Hold in place to dry. Reinforce with additional hot glue. Name your dragonfly to personalize your creation!
PAINTBRUSH OR FOAM BRUSH PL ASTIC LIDS (2 pairs) A Q U A G L A S S G E M S (2) HOT GLUE STICK & HOT GLUE GUN (adult use) embellishments: GLITTER STICK Y FOAM SHEETS, STICK Y RHINESTONES, AND EVEN SHINY PIPE CLEANERS
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A FEW FUN D R AG O N F LY FAC T S: Dragonflies are insects with long bodies, transparent wings, and large eyes. They have a head, thorax, six legs, and a long segmented abdomen. The dragonfly is a great flyer. They can hover, fly incredibly fast, and even fly backward. Their speed can reach 30 miles per hour. Dragonflies are incredibly colorful- red, yellow, green and blue. Sizes range from half an inch to five inches long. Dragonflies are carnivores and eat other insects, including mosquitos and gnats. They have been around for 300 million years.
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They don’t sting or bite.
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Garden Party S PRI NGTIM E B I RTH DAY? AND IT'S SNOWING ON YOUR TULIPS?
No problem – even if you are still waiting for warmer days, here are some easy and inexpensive ways to bring the garden to life at an indoor garden party. C H R I S T I N A K AT Z a u t h o r, j o u r n a l i s t a n d w r i t i n g c o a c h
This kindergarten-though-elementary age birthday party will be fun for kids who love to help Mom and Dad in the garden – and also for those who prefer to keep their hands out of the dirt. You can grab supplies for each of these ideas at gardening centers, grocery and craft stores. These party ideas work well indoors, but if guests get to go outside and shake some ya-yas out, that’s an extra bonus.
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Supplies: Shallow plant liner, plastic planter or dollar store tray, potting soil, planter moss, glass beads, small polished stones, wooden houses, alyssum starts, plastic animals and figures.
CUSTOM BIRDHOUSES
Wooden birdhouses with hanging strings already attached, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, glass beads, buttons, other ephemera, Crafter’s Pick – The Ultimate glue. When hosting birthday crafts, start activities early to allow for drying time before guests depart. or
POTTED FLOWER PLANTERS
Supplies: Colored planting pots with liners, potting soil, plant starts like pansies, alyssum, and fuchsia. Glass beads or stones. Wooden stake for each guest’s name.
NON-CANDY FAVOR IDEAS
Seed packets – shown here, Botanical Interests Seeds, a Colorado supplier who specializes in organic, non-GMO, high altitude varieties. or A small watering can. Gardening gloves. Small garden shovel Potted pansies
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AROUND THE TABLE
MOM! DAD! WHAT'S FOR DINNER ? Wouldn't you like to know?
A N A N S W E R T O O U R FAVO R I T E DA I LY Q U E S T I O N KATHRYN CAMP Sometimes it feels like I’m a contestant on Stump the Chef when I stand at my fridge trying to figure out what to cook using a random collection of ingredients. (Eggs, romaine, rotisserie leftover and goat cheese, anyone?) This quandary hits hardest after a long day working and shuffling my children to basketball practice and jazz recitals, when everyone is hangry, especially me. It’s no wonder the folks at Taipei Tokyo recognize my voice when I call. I’m sure I’m not alone in this challenge. Admittedly, it takes root in my household long before the frazzled stand at the fridge. It grows from my frequent lack of inspiration at the market. I seem to toss the same assortment of fruits, veggies and food-group staples into my cart each week. I occasionally dance a tango around the olive bar or stumble upon a salad dressing that awakens my creativity, but I’m too busy now to let my inner chef out of hiding very often. I was, in fact, a career chef before motherhood, which means that my weeknight toss-it-in-the toaster oven routine gets plated up nicely, even with an occasional garnish, while I struggle with dinnertime just like everyone else.
How can we entice our kids to actually consume the meals we work hard to provide? And teach table manners to boot? How can we tap into our abundance of locally sourced food? While budgeting for life’s necessities? How can we shop, prep, cook and clean it all up seven nights a week without turning into Mommy (or Daddy) Dearest? With these conundrums in mind, we at Mountain Parent have created our own locally sourced Stump the Chef challenge. Each chef will
We are inviting regional food growers and chef / parents to join us in a new sponsored-content section where we will learn how our community's favorite restaurant foodies feed their families at home.
It seems that we all live with the same questions: How can we make dinnertime easier? Not to mention entertaining?
WH Y E AT LOC AL? Seems like you hear it all the time and almost everywhere you go – locally-sourced, locovore, local-centric, shop local. You get it. But why does it sometimes cost more, and who does it really serve?
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be tasked – not with shaping haute cuisine from a few outrageously dissimilar food items, but instead – with presenting a down-to-earth meal using locally grown ingredients readily available from our sponsors. In the process, we will introduce you to the families behind our food shed, discover new recipes, find inspiration, and perhaps even learn a few trade secrets underlying the pro-chef’s answer to the age-old conundrum – "What's for dinner?"
1.BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BET TER
When you purchase food directly from the source, you might pay more than from a big-box grocery – because conglomerate chains use their buying power to get cheap food from factory farms where workers often earn less than a living wage.
2.WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.
When you shop with growers, ranchers and locally-owned food stores, your dollars stay here, supporting jobs, open spaces and our food shed. A Garfield County study tells us that if every family spent $20 more each month supporting local businesses, this would result in more than $1.2 million staying in our community.
3.HEALTH BEGINS AT HOME .
When you get to know the people behind your food choices, you can teach your children where food really comes from. This leads to more respect for food, healthier habits, and maybe even an easier time trying tastes of new foods.
GRILLED NIESLANIK BEEF FLANK STEAK FAJITAS with Mountain Sorrel Chimichurri Salsa and grilled local asparagus found in seasonal abundance at
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STEP-BY-STEP:
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1. Make the Chimichurri Salsa ahead of time. It will keep refrigerated for a week. Combine ingredients in a blender, reserving half the olive oil. Pulse until it is chunky, then slowly add olive oil to emulsify.
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2. Tenderize the Flank Steak with a fork or jaccard meat tenderizer. Place it in a large casserole dish.
Marinade: 1/2 cup CHOPPED PA RSLEY 1/2 cup CHOPPED CIL ANTRO 1 tablespoon CHOPPED GA R LIC 1 tablespoon CHOPPED ONION 1 LIME, juiced 1/2 cup EXTR A V IRGIN OLI V E OIL FR ESH CR ACK ED PEPPER Mountain Sorrel Chimichurri Salsa: 2 cups MINCED SOR R EL 1 LEMON, juiced 1/2 cup EXTR A V IRGIN OLI V E OIL 2 tablespoons CHOPPED GA R LIC 1/2 teaspoon CAY ENNE PEPPER SEA SA LT
3. Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour over the Flank Steak. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. 4. Heat grill to 400 degrees. Brush the asparagus with olive oil or melted butter. 5. Grill the flank 5-6 minutes on each side, making sure that the meat is kept rare-to-medium rare. When turning the steak, place the asparagus on the grill. 6. Remove from heat, and let meat rest for at least 15 minutes. Carve by slicing against the grain to make it more tender. 7. Wrap steak and asparagus with a drizzle of chimichurri in a warm corn or wheat tortilla (Mountain Parent's pick – handmade and packed hot from Tortilleria Del Rocca in Carbondale.)
Calf #858 hit the ground on a snowy February morning. She was lucky this gentle hand was there to help her along.
Watching over the mother herd during calving season is hard work. Little sleep. No days off. Saving a life is all a cowboy needs to carry on.
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PARKER, MART Y, JOHNNY, C AR A AND JERILYN NIESL ANIK
ALL IN THE FAMILY – The Nieslanik family grazes cattle on land they've kept sacred for three generations, with plans of keeping the ranching tradition alive for years ahead. "Come see us," Jerilyn says, "Walk up the hill above Carbondale, enjoy the view, and bring our beef home to your family."
CHRIS KEATING, EXECUTIVE CHEF
A Community Event A diverse marketplace offering access to locally-grown farm fresh food and artisan venders from around Colorado Every Saturday June 16 – October 6 8:30 am – 3 pm East Hopkins – South Hunter – Hyman www.aspen-saturdaymarket.com W E W I L L A L S O L E T Y O U K N O W W H E N T H E S E I N G R E D I E N T S A R E H A R V E S T E D L O C A L LY.
PINECREEK COOKHOUSE
ALL IN A DAY'S WORK – A mile-and-a-half climb on horse or skis is routine for Pine Creek Cookhouse Executive Chef Chris Keating. This quiet stretch to and from work is when he finds inspiration for new dishes, like this one. He often tests recipes for shift meals, a trial-by-fire that results in higher creativity and lively dinners. So between lunch and dinner service, the Pine Creek family gathers for a shared meal of Nieslanik Beef fajitas – served while the sun sets over the peaks and pines surrounding the Cookhouse. 39
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FUN? WE KNOW RIGHT WHERE IT’S
HIDDEN THE LOST FOREST ISN’T HARD TO FIND — IT’S JUST HARD TO SEE. Tucked in among the trees and rocks on Snowmass are an alpine coaster and zip lines, biking trails, ropes challenges and climbing walls. There are ponds to fish in, creeks to hike along, places to enjoy nature alone or in groups, disc golf courses and passionate guides to help you find your next adventure.
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ASPEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 0861 Maroon Creek Rd Aspen, CO, 81611 aspenrecreation.com 970.544.4100
CITY OF ASPEN SUMMER DAY CAMP June 4 – August 22 Time: 7:30am - 5:30pm Ages: 5 - 10 years Fee: $43/ day online
Days will be packed full of fun & educational activities such as swimming, skating, science, nature and weekly field trips. City of Aspen Day Camp is a State of Colorado licensed program and follows all State Regulations.
SWIM LESSONS
Dates: Monthly Times and days based on specific class Ages: "Parent + Tot" and up Fees: $34 / month online. Call for private lessons. Beginners learn to be safe in the water and develop beginner swim skills in a fun environment with their instructor. Various levels of classes to choose from. Private lessons for kids and adults are available.
REC RIDERS
Dates › July 2 – August 13 Mondays › 8:45AM - 2:00PM Ages: 10 and up Fee: $50/ class Trail ride days will consist of a basic assessment of skills needed for the days ride including a bike check to make sure things are running good and the bike is ready to ride. Your child must know how to ride a bike and have completed a few beginner / intermediate mtn bike rides on single-track dirt trails to participate.
WEEKLY ART CAMPS
Theredbrick.org/youth-art-programs Dates: July - August Times: 9:30am - 3:30pm Ages: 5 1/2 to 10 years old Fee: $275/week The Red Brick Center for the Arts provides week-long day camps where children explore different themes each week through a variety of mediums such as papier-mâché, ceramics, mosaic, painting, collage and more!
CHESS WIZARDS DAY CAMP
BASEBALL, T-BALL, SOFTBALL
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm Ages: Grades 3 - 8 Session 1: June 18th thru 22nd Session 2: August 13 thru 17 Fee: $260/session Join us for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games and cool prizes. The interactive day-camp format includes all kinds of activities to keep kids both physically and mentally engaged during their time at chess camp.
June and July Ages: 5 - 15 years Fee: $71 - $138 League and age dependent Our programs focus on teaching the fundamentals of baseball, teamwork, sportsmanship, and of course FUN!
TENNIS & GOLF
OUTDOOR CLIMBING (A.R.O.C.K. and JR A.R.O.C.K.)
Youth Tennis: children clinics and lessons for all abilities are offered daily. Tournaments, Social, and Competitive tennis are offered throughout the season. Dates: June 11 - August 1 Fee: Drop-in $20 or 10 Punch Pass $180 Tennis + Golf Camp: This camp teaches the basics of tennis and golf for kids ages 9-13. Dates: June 13 - August . This is a 2 week camp that meets 2x per week. Fee: $200
MTN BIKE SKILLS & DRILLS Dates › June 11 – June 18 Mondays › 10:00AM - 2:00PM Ages: 8 and up Fee: $50/ class Class will consist of IMBA skills and drills for beginner and intermediate riders with a certified instructor. Class will improve your balance, comfort and confidence on the bike to help you gain the skills needed to get out on the trails and rip it up!
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Aspen Parks and Recreation offers financial assistance to residents, packets must be submitted by 5/1/18. Scholarships: Gordon Family Jr Tennis Scholarship & Marolt Scholarship. Please see the website for forms and details.
June 25 – August 7 Ages: 5 -7 years Mondays › 8:45am - 1:00pm Ages: 8 and up Tuesdays › 9:00am - 4:00pm Kids go out on the real rocks either at Independence Pass or other locations. Learn the basics of knots, rope work, belaying, rappelling, and "leave no trace" principals of outdoor recreation. All instructors are first aid trained and AMGA certified.
LEGO CAMP Build, create and more. Details coming soon, check our website for more details.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US! @ THE ARC choose the Green Room or the Aspen Youth
Center for older kids. Includes pool, climbing and skating if available. @ THE RED BRICK fee includes tables, chairs, set-up and tear-down. Add-ons are available for an additional fee, including bounce houses, aerials, trampolines and more. See the website for rental fees.
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SNOWMASS
SNOWMASS VILLAGE PARKS, RECREATION & TRAILS
2835 Brush Creek Road Snowmass Village, CO 81615 snowmassrecreation.com 970.922.2240
MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS
Dates: 3rd & 4th Grades: June 11 - August 17 1st & 2nd Grades: June 18 – 22, July 9 – 13, July 23 – 27 Drop Off: 9:00am Pick Up: 3:00pm Fee: $199/ week Weekly mountain bike camps will be based out of the Snowmass Village Recreation Center in partnership with Roaring Fork Cycling. Camp will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Registration and pricing is based on weekly (3 day) registration.
RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS
CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMPS
May - August Times: Morning and evening classes Days: Monday - Saturday Fee: $105 Courses are offered in May, June, July and August. Classes run at a maximum of 6 participants per instructor, and minimum of 3 participants. Each session consists of eight 45 minute classes.
Dates: Week 1, June 25th – 29th Week 2, July 30th – August 3rd Ages 3 - 14 Choose First Kicks or Half Day Camps Extended Day Options Available
SUMMER DAY CAMP
June 4 - August 22 Days: Monday - Friday Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Activities include but are not limited to, indoor rock climbing, swimming, hiking , art, playground free time, field trips and much more.
With programs for each age, the curriculum includes a variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a mini tournament play. Players also learn about our core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Please note that there will be a $10 late fee for campers registering within 10 days of the camp start date. Many camps will fill up and be closed prior to this date – please register early to avoid disappointment. Register online at challengersports.com @ Town Park Soccer Fields
HOST A PARTY Have your next party at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center. We offer a variety of rental options that include use of the swimming pool, bounce house, ice rink and indoor climbing wall. Price and times dependent upon packages. Please visit www.snowmassrecreation.com for more information.
RECREATION CENTER PASSES
There are a variety of memberships available at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center. Whether you want to work out for the day, of have ambitious fitness goals that may take a little longer, we offer something for every budget. You don't have to live in Snowmass Village to enjoy this great facility. Options include youth and adult one-time daily visits, monthly, yearly, and 20-visit punch passes.
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FRIDAY MORNING FUN WITH BEADY D.D.
BASALT LONGHORN BASKETBALL CAMP
TIN TOT & YOUTH TENNIS
FUTURE TENNIS PLAYERS
JUNIOR GOLF @ ROARING FORK CLUB
FRIDAY NIGHTS OUT
Fridays, 9:45am-11:15am Ages: 5 to adult Fee: $25/ class or $22 if you bring a friend June 22 - Fairies & Gnomes: Make little Fairies & Gnomes to hang outside in your garden or inside to keep you company! June 29 - Flag Pins: The 4th of July is approaching and we will make beaded safety pin flag pins to celebrate! July 6 - Summer Wind Chimes: Make a beaded wind chime to make music in the summer breeze!
Times: 5-6 yrs (3:00-4:00pm), 7-11 yrs (4:00 -5:00pm) Session I: Tues/Thrs, June 12-June 28 Session II: Tues/Thrs, July 10-July 26 Session III: Tues/Thrs, July 31 - August 16 Fee: $90 per session We will engage your child with fun games and drills in these fast paced tennis classes. Your child will learn proper stance, swing and control with hitting the ball. Take one session or take them all! We are all about making sure your child has fun while learning or perfecting their tennis skills.
Tuesday - Friday, June 5 - 8 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Ages: 8 - 13 years Fee: $110 per golfer includes on course instruction. The Roaring Fork Club would like to introduce the game of golf to children ages 8 to 13 years old. Bring your golf clubs and learn from the best! Class will be fully engaging and interactive using the latest techniques in coaching. Please register by 6/1.
Tues-Friday, June 12-15, 10:00am - 12:00pm Please register by 6/11 (Min/Max 15/60) Fee: $80 Ages: 3rd - 6th Grades This is a great opportunity to get into the courts this summer to work on skills, learn new drills and compete against other basketball players. This camp is for both boys and girls and provides an opportunity for young basketball players to take new skills to their next season of basketball. Join Coach Jason Kreiling to step up your game to the next level.
B A S A LT
Wednesday and Friday May 16-June 6 W-2:00-3:30, F-4:00-5:30 Fee: $40.00 Ages: 11 - 13 years We will be working on serve, forehand/backhand and volley. We are getting away from just being baseline hard hitters. Sign up is limited to the first 12 players. Get ready for the summer junior tennis tournament season. Lots and lots of drill work.
Friday April 27 + Friday May 11, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Ages: 6 - 11 @ BMS Football Field Fee: $20 for one, $15/sibling Bring your friends for an evening of Zorb games, flag football, soccer, Frisbee, tag games, rocket launches, and a few slower-paced activities, too, on the wide open fields of the Basalt High School football and soccer fields. After a long week of school, every kid needs time and space to get their energy out, so join us for several hours of loosely organized play, with pizza dinner and drinks (juice/water) provided while moms and dads can have a Friday night of their own!
BASALT RECREATION CENTER 101 Midland Avenue • Basalt, CO 970.927.8214 x 400 basaltexpressrec.org
CROWN MTN
BASALT NATURE CLUB CAMPS "Dangerous Book For Boys & Girls" Camp
Date: June 12-15 Time: Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages: 6-11 years Cost: $265 Based on the popular books Dangerous Book for Boys, and Daring Book for Girls, new activities this year include Zorb occer, pogo sticks, RC Cars, unicycling, juggling, and graffiti art, along with traditional activities including fire making, fort building, snapping fingers, blowing bubbles, setting up a tent, spontaneous dramas, Black Jack, yo-yos, story-telling, archery, slingshots, nature explorations, bug hunts, soccer, baseball, paper airplanes, rockets, Lego construction projects, and more.
SERIOUSLY AMAZING PARTY RENTALS Bubbleballs
Foam Machine
Cost: $200/hour Bubble balls are great for bachelorette & bachelor parties, corporate team building, birthday parties, and special events. This is a great way to have fun, without worrying about getting hurt. If rented at Crown Mountain Park this includes exclusive use of a soccer field.
Fees: $200/hour, $300/hr (2) machines, $400/hr (3) machines Large Foam Machine: Covers a 30ft x 30 ft area 4ft high. Great for little kids wanting to swimming through foam.
Obstacle Course & Bounce House
The Pavilion
Cost: $200/ for 3 hours Includes 7 Pop Up Obstacles, 4 Vertical Obstacles 2 Block Obstacles, 1 Tunnel Climbing Wall and Slide
Cost: $20/hour Free lawn games with rental (Bochee Ball, Spike Ball, Ladder Toss, Cornhole).
CROWN MOUNTAIN PARK 501 Eagle County Drive, El Jebel, CO 81623 crownmtn.org 970.963.6030
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C ARBONDALE
TRI TRAINING
Time: Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:15am Dates: June 9 - August 4 (No class July 28th) Ages: 6 - 14 years Cost: $45 for the series Learn swimming, biking, and running techniques all targeted to keep growing bodies safe as they enter a more competitive phase in athletics. Requirements: Bathing Suit, Swim Goggles, Bike, Helmet, and Athletic Shoes.
4TH OF JULY POOL PARTY
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm (Race times TBD) Fees: Races included in $5 entry fee for all Don’t miss all the fun at the pool this 4th of July, including greased watermelon relay races, kids’ coin hunt (bring your goggles), and the cardboard canoe race (made with cardboard and duct tape only – make ahead of time/some materials will be on hand).
GARDENING SERIES
CARBONDALE RECREATION CENTER 567 Colorado Avenue • Carbondale, CO 970.510.1290 carbondalerec.com
Cost: $10 per class or $25 for the series of 3 Mondays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Pollinator Gardening: Monday, June 18 Bugs in the Garden: Monday, July 23 Harvesting Your Garden: Monday, August 27 We are offering a 3 part gardening series this summer. We are encouraging individuals and families to join; children 6 or older please. The class is appropriate for new and experienced gardeners. Min/Max: 6/15. Must register Friday prior to class.
FAMILY BLOCK PARTY FIRST FRIDAY, MAY 4 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location: 4th Street Plaza, Carbondale Cost: Free admission. Suggested donation. Drink tickets for adults and food vendors on site for purchase. Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Project ALL KIDS STAGE. CARE Beer & Spirit Garden; KidZone by the Rec Center - bounce house & games; Craft Tent by HANDMAKERY; Local Food Vendors & Local Organizations; Silent Auction.
4th ANNUAL BONEDALE BIKE JAM
Saturday, May 19 Time: 9:30am on-site registration; 10:30am start Cost: $10 Location: North Face Bike Park The 3rd Annual free ride contest at Carbondale's bike park. From Striders to Pros, there will be many divisions and contests. Pump track time trials, best trick jam sessions, and more!
BONEDALE BIKE WEEK: KID'S SAFE RODEO
Monday, May 21 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Ages: 4 + Location: Carbondale Rec Center Cost: FREE Bring your bike and helmet and give our obstacle course a try! This event teaches kids basic bike safety “rules of the road” while navigating a fun obstacle course. Prizes will be awarded and a bike mechanic from Aloha Mountain Cyclery will be on hand to show you how to keep your ride in tip-top shape.
SUMMER C AMP & AC TIVIT Y GUIDE
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Life Skills KIDS BUILD AT S U M M E R C A M P CHRI S T IN A K AT Z
School's out for summer. The days are long, sun filled and warm. Glorious freedom from the classroom stretches it's arms out wide, and your kids are basking in their golden days of childhood. But you face deadlines. Proposals. Clients. Colleagues. A schedule – you know, the 40+ hour ephemera that pays the bills. At MOUNTAIN PARENT we feel you should banish the guilt. You have enough on your plate without the added burden. And so we share here a list created by Christina Katz, reasons why she sends her children to summer camp, to which we add a few of our own:
1. LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION In the Roaring Fork Valley, we have a vast and deep support network offering a wealth of summer program options. No matter your child's age, interest or aptitude, you can find a local day camp where your child will thrive. (MP'S Summer Program Listings follow.) 2. YOU'RE HUMAN, TOO, YOU KNOW
While you're at the office, or sneaking in a yoga class, your child's activities offer growth opportunities that you might not have yet considered. Christina Katz's list here of "30 Life Skills" is geared toward sleep-away camp, however, many of the aptitudes she describes are relevant to the day camp programs offered in our community.
3. SUMMER DAYS ARE LONG.
After work, you can pick your child up from camp and head out together for a hike, bike ride, concert, picnic dinner, or any adventure of your own making. You will, in fact, have plenty of time before sunset for seasonal fun.
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A place to grow. CARBONDALE ARTS 5. HEALTHY RISK-TAKING Is your child an adrenalin junkie, testing limits of what's humanly possible? Camp is the perfect
place to wear out a child with excess energy. Counselors can help campers channel a zest for risks into safe outlets.
Intellectual Skills
Summer Camps Monday - Friday 9am –3pm
Children in each three-week production will rehearse and present a stage production while learning new skills & having fun!
6. DECISION-MAKING
Does your child waffle when making decisions, take polls of other people's opinions or go along with the crowd too easily? Then camp is the perfect practice-ground to determine what he wants and needs on a regular basis. Choosing is a crucial ability for creating satisfaction in life.
7. ACCOUNTABILITY
Physical Skills 1. FITNESS
If your child is passionate about virtual realities, camp is the perfect motivation to get off the couch and get moving. You will be pleased when your child returns home tan, fit and inspired to keep moving.
2. PROFICIENCY
Does your child complain of boredom? Exposure to skill-building activities can convert kvetching into pride. Aptitude, discipline and confidence come from doing new things.
3. SAFETY AWARENESS
Do you find yourself fretting about your child's wellbeing? Then send her to camp to learn about first aid, water safety, and other safety protocols that go hand-in-hand with learning new things. When she gets home, she can teach you a thing or two about safety.
4. EYE-HAND COORDINATION
Concerned your child may be a tiny bit klutzy? Send him to camp to participate in activities that encourage process mastery like archery, horseback riding or rowing. Having to learn an ordered series helps dreamy kids focus and execute tasks.
Do you wonder if you do too much for your child? Whether she has to pack her own backpack for an overnight hiking trip or show up wearing activity-appropriate shoes, being prepared for what's coming next in life is important. When it comes to accountability, daily practice is always on tap at camp.
8. TIME MANAGEMENT
If your child is often running late, camp is a great place to learn timeliness. Your child will swiftly master punctuality when engaged in activities she enjoys. And this proactive habit can carry over into everyday life during the rest of the year.
Sleeping Beauty
Ages 6-12 Camp: June 11 – 29 Performances: June 27 & 28 – 6pm
Sing!
Ages 8-14 Camp: July 16-27 Performance: July 26 – 6pm
101 Dalmations
Ages 6-12 Camp: July 30 - August 17 Performances: August 15 & 16 – 6pm
TOLERANCE
If all of the kids in your child's immediate social circle are of the same culture, you might look for activities where they can build friendships with kids who come from a different race or background. With diversity, tolerance can take root, and children can appreciate ways they are different than, and similar to, others.
9. ASSERTIVENESS
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When kids lives are scheduled from morning to night year-round, they miss out on opportunities to speak up for what they think, need and desire. Camp offers kids opportunities to practice healthy communication all day long because no one is smoothing the path before them.
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Social Skills
10. SELF-CARE
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11. LISTENING
16. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Kids can't learn to take care of their needs unless they learn to pay attention to them. Going to camp puts kids' self-care muscles to the test. Navigating a new environment with unfamiliar people helps kids learn to trust their intuition and honor their instincts.
Do you have a shy child? If she lacks peers who are enthusiastic about her passions, an interest-based camp can help her meet more like-minded people. Socially awkward kids feel more accepted and appreciated every time they make a new friend.
Do you get weary of nagging and feel your child just doesn't listen anymore? Kids can certainly develop listening fatigue with parents and other everyday authority figures. But after tuning in closely to some new-to-them camp leaders, they might bring better listening abilities back home.
If you have siblings who bicker quite a bit, they may benefit from getting along more easily with kids who are not kin. Camp counselors have a way of expecting thoughtfulness and encouraging kids to practice it.
17. LASTING CONNECTIONS
12. PLAYFULNESS
Sometimes within the rush and rigors of daily life, families forget to relax and enjoy life. Camp is a great place to remember how to lighten up and enjoy the day.
13. GRIT
This trendy term means the combination of courage and resolve. If your child does not bounce back quickly from disappointments, camp is a great place to learn tenacity, conflict resolution and problem solving.
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Remember pen pals? At camps, kids can make new friends and find ways to keep in touch until they meet again. This is a great way for kids to make and maintain long-distance friendships.
14. SELF-APPRECIATION
Do you appreciate the heck out of your kid but wish he would esteem himself as much as others? Camp is a place where kids can discover new things to like about themselves. Increased self-reliance is often the first step towards building higher self-esteem.
18. SELF-EXPRESSION
Parents may unwittingly hold kids back from finding new forms of self-expression. At camp, kids find fresh audiences for the countless ways to share who they are and what they think and feel. Increased self-expression leads to unfolding self-discovery.
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19. COHABITATING
Sharing space and resources with others (ie. a tent with roommates) is a crash course in self-awareness and peacekeeping.
Occupational Skills 20. MENTORING
Camp counselors provide excellent examples of what a constructive mentor-mentee relationship is like. Go ahead and encourage kids to become counselors in the future if they wish to experience both sides of this educational relationship.
24. LEADERSHIP
28. NAVIGATION
25. DIPLOMACY
29. SURVIVAL
Environmental Skills
30. EARTH STEWARDSHIP
Camp provides opportunities for kids to discover and nurture the leader inside. You may not think of a prolific reader as a leader, but what a terrific example she can set at camp for those who avoid books altogether. With bullying behavior at an all-time high, diplomacy is more needed than ever. Camp offers opportunities to find common ground, share mutual respect and practice win-win-win relating.
26. UNPLUGGING
21. COLLABORATION
At camp, every endeavor, from cleaning a cabin to climbing a rock face becomes a new way to understand the importance of working together.
Virtual realities are great when balanced with the real world. If you cannot seem to make a dent in your child's obsession with technology, why not let the trained staff at camp take a whack at it.
22. NEGOTIATING
27. GROUNDEDNESS
Your kids benefit from learning how to sort things out between themselves at camp. Discussing, bargaining, and coming to agreements that make sense for everyone involved is tool for creating a richer life.
The first step to recovering from too much anxiety is a sense of earthiness that comes from being in touch with the natural world. Kids benefit in numerous ways from slowing down to the speed of life and keeping their feet firmly on the ground.
You won't likely be able to convince kids that they need to learn old-school map techniques while they have a GPS in their pocket. But put them in the middle of the woods with no internet connection and they just might feel differently. Would your child know how to build a shelter, purify water, start a fire and find food if lost in the wilderness? Learning naturalism empowers kids to feel competent and confident in every area of life. One of the best ways to teach kids about personal responsibility is to teach them about wilderness conservation. Learning about flora and fauna can spark kids' innate respect for the natural world.
Author, journalist and writing coach CHRISTINA KATZ spent ample time outdoors as a child, which fostered her love of nature, gardening and trees. She believes children of all ages deserve to regularly experience the wonders and richness of the wilds.
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Aspen Youth Center is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm for the WHOLE SUMMER! If your child is a rising 4th grader - 12th grader, no matter where they live, sign them up for a summer of FUN activities including climbing, rafting, horseback riding, art, cooking, hikes, science, sports, tech, & more! Check out our Facebook or website for more info. Sign up or get more info at: 970.544.4130, info@aspenyouthcenter.org, www.aspenyouthcenter.org 0861 Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, Colorado 49
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summer THE ASPEN VALLEY SKI CLUB TEACHES KIDS THAT EXPLORING THE MOUNTAINS CAN BE A YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURE
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It’s a familiar scene at Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club: kids of all ages unload out of parents’ cars, load gear into team vans, and head off to hit the trails with their coaches. Except this time, it’s June, and Thule racks loaded with bikes are affixed to the back of the vans that will cart kids off to local trail heads. While in their infancy compared to AVSC’s on-snow programs (which started in 1937), the club’s mountain biking programs are well-established; 2018 will be the club’s ninth summer on two wheels!
”Kids today are spending less and less time outside – how can we reverse that trend? A trailer full of bikes that can meet kids at any location in the Roaring Fork Valley is a good start.” – Miah Wheeler
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Mountain biking programs at AVSC mirror the club’s on-snow programs, serving all levels from never-evers to highly-competitive athletes. Last year, in part due to grant funding, the club launched a series of free mountain bike clinics that focused on teaching new riders the basics of riding a bike. A brand-new bike at that – Giant Bicycles donated a fleet of 15 bikes and helmets. Riders come out of the three-hour course understanding proper riding position, how to brake, and how to shift gears. While safety is top priority learning a new sport, kids have a blast testing their new skills in the pump track and on bike paths. Anyone is welcome to join; no prior experience required (the only prerequisite is that kids must be at least 8 years of age). Valley nonprofits such as Stepping Stones and Buddy Program have partnered with AVSC to get their participants on bikes for an afternoon. The more advanced groups of riders take advantage of the Valley’s extensive trail system. It is not uncommon for them to return to the clubhouse, bright white smiles
adorning muddy faces, after riding 25mi and climbing 5,000 vertical feet. Groups (including the beginner class) are coached by AVSC’s winter staff, who are highly trained in risk-management and are knowledgeable regarding environmental stewardship, trial etiquette, and bike maintenance. From time to time, riders are joined by guest coaches such as AVSC alum and 2018 Olympian Wiley Maple, who hit the trails with last summer’s participants. “Our goal with mountain biking is to get kids outdoors and help them understand how many different ways there are to recreate in the Roaring Fork Valley,” AVSC’s Development Director Miah Wheeler explains. “Kids today are spending less and less time outside – how can we reverse that trend? A trailer full of bikes that can meet kids at any location in the Roaring Fork Valley is a good start.” Not sure about joining a program but want to get out on bikes as a family? Wheeler suggests starting out easy – consider riding from Willits to Rock Bottom Ranch and back on the Rio Grande Trail – and running through your “ABCs” of biking before you head out: air (is there enough air in your tires?), brakes (make sure your brakes work before you head out), and chain (is your chain clean?). Other than that, make sure your children’s helmets fit snugly, wear sunblock, and pack plenty of water and snacks! Come check out the Community Pedaleando on June 10th at North Face Park in Carbondale. AVSC and their community partners will have games, information on valley-wide summer programs, and more!
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Martial Arts, Team Building, Leadership & Outdoor Exploration.
Summer Camps for all levels: Just For Beginners - Jun 13-15 9am -3pm 6-12yr Kickboxing & Conditioning - Jun 25-29 9am - 3pm. 9-14yr Traditional Weapons & Archery - July 9-10th 9am - 3pm 9-14yr Shape-Shifting Aeriels & Sword - July 31 - Aug 2 9am -3pm Teen Leadership Seminar - Aug 7-9th 1-4pm
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JAS BEAT LAB BEGINNERS
August 6-10 Carbondale Middle School August 13-15 Roaring Fork High School
Find information on pricing and scholarship opportunities at jazzaspensnowmass.org/summer-camp
NEW THIS SUMMER! JAS BEAT LAB WORKSHOP TUESDAYS AT THE BASALT LIBRARY Free workshop introducing students to the concepts and creation of electronic music and tracks while simultaneously having them create the music that is being used for these tracks. Full schedule & details at jazzaspensnowmass.org 970.920.4996
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Step On Up junior counselors ONE LOCAL'S EXPERIENCE
"My first experience as a camp counselor was a Camp Run-AMuk in Carbondale, where I worked for one summer about one day a week helping out with whatever was needed. I went to camp Run-A-Muk before being a counselor, from the age five to eleven and thoroughly enjoyed my time. This was probably one of the biggest reasons I wanted to work there and was able to get the position. Then I started to go to Camp Aspen Snowmass, which has a lot more options for older kids. I did primarily paintball and mountain bikes while I went there. Then last summer I worked there for 3 days a week with the 4 and 5 year old groups. My job there was to make sure everyone was 100% safe the whole time and most importantly was having fun. Overall I think the biggest reason I wanted to do this is because when I went to camp I had some very fun counsellors that had a very positive impact on my life. I wanted to be that kind of person for other kids too."
In short, “I learned that the simplest actions can really make a kid's day." WILL ROSE, ROARING FORK HIGH SCHOOL
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Leadership Being a Role Model Patience Safety Mindfulness Solving Logistical or People Problems Going with the Flow Work Ethics Creativity Respect for Authority FROM THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION & BRIAN PRESLY
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SUMMER FUN WITH AVSC Get outside, improve your skills, and make friends through a variety of summer camps run by AVSC’s specially-trained staff! Camps include a free beginner mountain biking course, all equipment included!
MOUNTAIN BIKING | TRAMPOLINE + SKATE CAMPS | BUTTERMILK GLACIER | FITNESS CAMPS LEARN MORE and REGISTER: WWW.TEAMAVSC.ORG/SUMMER
“Music is a present moment activity. It fosters creativity, builds connection, and teaches us how to be uniquely free.” ~ Chris Harrison
SUMMER ROCK BAND MUSIC CAMPS FOR KIDS Social and play-based music experience voice • guitar • keyboards • drums • brass & wind instruments
Separate, tailored programming for high school musicians. Scholarships available in gratitude to our community partners: Aspen Thrift Store, Carbondale Arts & The Arts Campus at Willits 970-379-9685 • chris@rockandrollroaringfork.com www.rockandrollroaringfork.com
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Week-long sessions for kids ages 8 - 14 Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm Locations: Rosybelle Art Bus in Carbondale 13 Moons Ranch on Hwy. 133 • The Temporary in Willits
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2018 SUMMER ART CAMPS 9:30AM - 3:30PM June 18 – 22 THE ART FORCE AWAKENS June 25 – 29 FAMOUS FASHION July 2 – 3 & 5 – 6 ARTVENTURE July 2 – 3 & 5 – 6 TEEN STUDIO July 9 – 13 TAKE A STAND July 9 – 13 PROJECT PHOTOSHOOT July 16 – 20 THE WIZARDING ART OF HARRY POTTER July 16 – 20 JUNIOR NATURE ILLUSTRATOR July 23 – 27 PAW PRINTS July 30 – August 3 ANIMAL ART July 30 – August 3 FANTASTIC FASHION
970.927.4123 99 Midland Ave, Basalt www.theartbase.org
Tee It Up junior golfers While we don't think of the RFV as a "country club" sports kind of place, you would be surprised how many families love golf and tennis. In fact, we have amazing low cost options for getting your child involved in golf - without the club membership.
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Boys and Girls Ages 4-6 6/15-7/6 & 7/13-8/3 $100 Kids learn with lightweight, oversized golf clubs and balls. They move up to using real clubs and balls. Days involve putting, chipping, or bunker play, and full swings on the driving range. Boys Programs Ages 7 - 15 6/12 - 8/9 $275 “LPGA Girls Golf” Ages 7 - 15 6/11 - 8/8 $275 The course covers all aspects of the game, from etiquette, putting, chipping and pitching, to full swing and specialty shots. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Saturday All Day Camps Tennis/Golf Camp After School Programs (May 1 - June 7)
Ages 7 and up Classes from June 10 - August 9 The RVR Junior Golf Program has a variety of weekly classes, discounted equipment and regular greens fees and tournament play.
BASALT EARLY SEASON CAMP basaltexpressrec.org
Ages 8 - 13 June 5 - 8 4:30 - 6:00PM $110 Basalt Rec and The Roaring Fork Club introduce golf to children ages 8 to 13 years old. Class will be fully engaging and interactive using the latest techniques in coaching. Register by 6/1. IRON BRIDGE GOLF CLUB ironbridgeclub.com
JUNIOR GOLF CAMP Ages 7 and up June 11 - 14, July 9 - 12, Aug 6 - 9 8:00AM - 12:00PM $225 This golf camp is a great way for your child to learn the game of golf, while providing him or her with more confidence, self esteem and love for the game!
below: Kids learn ball management and pace-of-play with the Roaring Fork Club and Basalt Rec programs.
This summer, adventure with ACES! From June through August, ACES offers fun and educational kids’ camps at Hallam Lake in Aspen and Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt. Summer offerings include: DAILY DROP-IN, WEEKLONG & OVERNIGHT options
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AJAX ADVENTURE CAMP, AJAX RANCH CAMP AND AJAX JUNIOR CAMP www.ajaxadventurecamp.com 205-9392 Ages: 7-15 Ajax Adventure Camp, 5-6, Ajax Junior Camp, 8-15 Ajax Adventure Ranch Camp Our mission is to inspire awesomeness by giving campers the freedom to craft their own adventure every day! Some choices include rock climbing, Paddle boarding, Paint-balling, Rafting, Archery, Robotics, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Mtn Go-Carts and Small Animals and Crafts. Day camp and overnight options!
ANDY ZANKA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM kdnk.org 963-0139 Ages: 12 -14 Join the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program and Carbondale Arts for a radio workshop, June 19th22nd from 12 PM -5 PM at KDNK Community Access Radio in Carbondale. Experience includes hosting and engineering radio shows on KDNK, exploring music, participating in a public art project, conducting interviews, and a live show.
ANDERSON RANCH
www.andersonranch.org (970) 923-3181 Ages: 4 -14 Children's workshops at Anderson Ranch range from material based traditional artistic disciplines to interdisciplinary technology and new media. Students are supported to explore, imagine and develop new ways of thinking and cultivating creative perspectives. Half day or full day workshops are available and run from Monday through Friday, June-August. Please visit andersonranch.org to register or to find out more
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” FRED ROGERS
ART BASE SUMMER PROGRAMS www.theartbase.org 970-927-4123 Ages: 4 -14 Themed art camps include: Star Wars, fashion, teen studio, Harry Potter, Animals and more.
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ASCENDIGO ADVENTURE CAMPS
CAMP ASPEN SNOWMASS
Ascendigo.org 970.927.3143 Ages: 12 -14 Week-long rewarding, challenging outdoor day and overnight camps with positive, autism-specific support for all levels of ability, behavior, and functioning. Whitewater rafting, wake boarding & surfing, horseback riding, climbing, music and more.
www.aspensnowmass.com/camp 970-923-1227 Ages: 1- Teen Camp for small people with big appetites for fun! Programs include biking, fishing, rafting, rocket building, mountainboarding, camp-outs, ropes course, alpine coaster, and more!
ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ACES)
ASPEN VALLEY SKI CLUB (AVSC)
aspennature.org 970-925-5756 Ages: 4 -14 ACES offers fun and educational camps at both Hallam Lake in Aspen and Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt. Options include drop-in, daily, weekly and over-night camps for all interests, including many partnership camps focused on art, photography, fishing, and more. Don’t forget to check out our exciting overnight camping and sleepaway options for ages 11-14!
awww.teamavsc.org/summer 970.205.5100 Ages: 7+ AVSC offers a wide range of summer camps including mountain biking (all abilities!), trampoline and ramp camps, and on-snow opportunities at Buttermilk! Visit the website for dates, pricing, and more!
ASPEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ASPEN YOUTH CENTER
aspenrecreation.com 970.544.4100 0861 Maroon Creek Rd Aspen, CO, 81611 See page 41 for program details. Many camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages.
www.aspenyouthcenter.org phone # Ages: Rising 4th grade and up Join us for art, cooking, science, sports, outdoor adventures, and DODGEBALL! We are dedicated to FREE programs and want to meet YOUR kids! Come daily or once a week, we are a drop in facility so we make it work for YOU.
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET
aspensantafeballet.com 970-925-7175 ext. 106 Ages: 3 & up Students learn in small classes in a supportive environment that fosters confidence and individual accomplishment as well as technique and artistry. Members of the professional company as well as world-renowned master teachers are regularly invited to teach
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BASALT RECREATION basaltexpressrec.org 970.927.8214 x 400 Ages: 4 -14 101 Midland Avenue, Basalt. See page 44 for program details. Many camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages.
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CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER
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beyondthebelldaycamp.com beyondthebell.cg@gmail.com 707-631-3993 Ages: 5 -12 We foster a culture of sportsmanship, exploration and empowerment. BTB accepts 5-15 year old children, 5 days a week from June through August. Hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm to accommodate working parents.
www.carbondaleclay.org 970-963-2529 Ages: 5-8 and 9+ The Carbondale Clay Center offers summer ceramic classes on the wheel and off for kids of all ages! Themes include dinosaurs, mountains, and the Caribbean.
www.campcozypoint.com 970-922-0025 Ages: 4 -18 Camp Cozy Point is an equestrian day camp for beginners to experienced competitors. Riders learn confidence, safety and responsibility in a fun environment.
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CARBONDALE RECREATION CENTER
CAMP RUN-A-MUK
www.carbondalearts.com 970-963-1680 Rosybelle, the Mobile Maker Bus, will offer a variety art forms for children to explore. Mediums include: Digital Animation, Painting, and Rock & Roll. Find Rosybelle at the Launchpad – 76 S 4th St, Carbondale; or at the New Castle Recreation Center – 23 W Main St, New Castle
carbondalerec.com 970.510.1290 567 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale See page 44 for program details. Many camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages.
www.camprunamuk.net 407-CAMP Ages: entering kindergarten -12 Carbondale's premier summer day camp is gearing up for another fun and exciting summer. Camp Runa-muk is a quality program that is caring and employs highly-qualified counselors. It's the place your kids want to be! Camp Run-a-Muk activities include dramatic play, games and arts and crafts.
Garden Boots & Paint Brushes SUMMER CAMP
at Carbondale Community School
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"Horses ... fill in the places we’re not capable of filling ourselves."
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9 am – 3 pm Tuesday – Friday June 12-15 July 10-13 August 7-10 $450 / session
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Your child will embark on a voyage that will explore the magical world of art and gardening. Be inspired by the natural wonders you find in the garden as you dig, plant, and learn how to grow delicious food. Use your inspirations from the nature in the garden to create whimsical 2D + 3D artworks in studio.
equine assisted learning and therapy center
Summer Camp Programs riding lessons ranch skills horse knowledge arts & crafts
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Sessions Monday - Thursday June 11 - August 16 We offer a personalized camp experience in a small group setting. Campers learn riding, jumping, vaulting and horse care. Kathy Weiss 970-309-7037 kathy@crystalspringsranch.co www.crystalspringsranch.co
Full Day - $325 / week 9 am – 3:30pm Includes a nutritious garden lunch and snack Half Day - $150/week 9 am – 12:00pm or 12:30pm – 3:30pm Lynne Cassidy, Art: (970) 618-1480 Diana Alcantara, Bilingual Garden: (970) 274- 2472
Registration forms at CCS or online at www.inky-hands-studio.com
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CROWN MOUNTAIN PARK
EARTH KEEPERS COMMUNITY DAY CAMPS
www.campsmashbox.com 480.395.2980 Ages: 5+ It’s a wild and wacky outdoor adventure camp that sends kids home exhausted and has them coming back the next morning begging for more.
crownmtn.org 970.963.6030 501 Eagle County Drive, El Jebel See page 45 for park details.
www.aspen-tree.org 970-379-2323 Ages: Farmyard & Me: Infant - age 5 with adult Earth Keepers: Ages 5 - 11 Farm Experiences Guided by Nature. Hands-on activities with farmyard animals, gardening, creative art projects, and wilderness exploration. Kids to learn about healthy living and develop compassion for themselves, their families, their communities, and the world. Enter promo code mountainparent for 15% off
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GARDEN BOOTS & PAINT BRUSHES
www.crystalspringsranch.com 970-309-7037 Ages: 4 -14 A personalized camp experience in a small group setting. Campers learn riding, jumping, vaulting and horse care.
www.inky-hands-studio.com 970-618-1480 Ages: 7+ Join us for a nature-inspired week of art and gardening. Be inspired by the natural wonders of gardening and use your inspiration to create whimsical 2D + 3D artworks.
crowcanyon.org 800-422-8975, ext. 455 Ages: 12-18 Don’t just learn about archaeology. Do it! Crow Canyon Archaeological Center offers weeklong camps throughout the summer for kids to dig with professional archaeologists, learn about the American Indian history and cultures, and more.
• Uncover mysteries and stories from the ancient past.
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• Learn the scientific process and the history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians.
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• Try your hand at ancient technologies.
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• Go on a field trip to Mesa Verde National Park.
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• Middle School Camp • High School Camp • High School Field School
Camps are held 9:00 - 3:00 Mondays-Thursdays for ages 6 - 9 years old
Session 1: Pearl Mermaids, June 11-14 Session 2: Coral Mermaids, June 18-21 Session 3: Emerald Mermaids, June 25-28 Session 4: Aquamarine Mermaids, July 9-12 Session 5: Moonstone Mermaids, July 16-19
thecreativeflowstudio.com in Carbondale with Pam Porter
crowcanyon.org • 800.422.8975, ext 455 • Cortez, CO
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HANDMAKERY
www.handmakery.com 970-309-7686 Ages: 3-10ish and young adults HANDMAKERY is a hands-on, art enrichment program located in Carbondale for children & young adults. Look for Mini Maker and specialized classes, camps and workshops throughout the year.
JAS ASPEN
jazzaspensnowmass.org 970-920-4996 Advanced, intermediate and beginner musical instruction in 3 week long programs in June, July and August. Plus JAS Beat Lab Workshops on Tuesdays at the Basalt Regional Library.
scavengerindustries.com 530-919-1385 Ages: 6 - 11 All Scavenger Industries camps are Monday though Thursday. Make art and play at beautiful riverside 13 Moons Ranch. Lunch offered on-site. Various themes throughout the summer include Guinean music, dance and art, mosaics, treasure camp, sculpture installation, textile art and treasure camp.
SNOWMASS VILLAGE PARKS, RECREATION & TRAILS snowmassrecreation.com 970-922-2240 Rec Center is located at 2835 Brush Creek Road Snowmass Village. See page 43 for program details. Many camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages.
MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
SOL THEATRE
MERMAID ART & SWIM CAMPS
ROCK & ROLL ACADEMY:
marblerocks@gunnisonschools.net 970-963-9550 and 970-456-2994 Ages: 5-12 Adventure camp offering art, history, cultural education, and MANY outdoor activities in the Roaring Fork Valley. Bus Service between Marble/ Carbondale. Sign up in advance. Camps run from late June - Early August; M-Thurs; 8-4.
www.thecreativeflowstudio.com Ages: 6-9 Located at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale. Join artist/ teacher, Pam Porter, for these small, creative camps. Do mermaid art in the mornings and swim in the afternoons. Children don’t need to be RVR residents to attend.
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SCAVENGER INDUSTRIES SUMMER CAMPS AT 13 MOONS HEART BARN
www.soltheatrecompany.org 970-274-0894 Ages: 6 -14 Make new friends, and join the fun of acting in a stage production. Sleeping Beauty (June), Sing (July) & 101 Dalmatians (August). Beginners welcome!
www.rockandrollroaringfork.com 970-379-9685 Ages: 8 -14 Summer Rock Band Music Camps for kids. Rock and Roll Academy is a modern music program; kids form bands with friends, choose and play music they love, and develop social and life skills.
RISING CRANE TRAINING CENTER
WINDWALKERS
www.risingcrane.net 970-274-8473 Ages: All ages and levels A range of martial arts classes – from beginners starting at age 6, through teen leadership + parent/ child and adult programs. Kickboxing, conditioning, traditional weapons, archery, sword, aerials, and outdoor exploration.
windwalkerstrc.org 970-963-2909 Ages: 6-11 All Inclusive/All Abilities camps offer daily activities in riding lessons (according to Level and skills), Learning about Horses (body parts, breed, markings, colors, etc) Ranch Skills, Arts & Crafts, Games and more (like Bareback games)!
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"You are always changed when you come back from summer camp." Emma Stone
"I have come to the conviction that a few weeks spent in a well organized summer camp are of more value educationally than a whole year of formal school work" Charles William Elliot
KIDS’ WO R KS H O P S AGES 4 – 12
"'Saturday Night Live' was actually started with a show that Lorne Michaels and I did at a summer camp called Timberlane in Ontario when we were 14 and 15. We would do an improvisational show with music, comedy and acting." Howard Shore
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Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel is the place to be this summer for activities and events for every member of your family. From tennis and volleyball to hiking and biking, there is something for all ages at Crown Mountain Park. Boasting 128 acres of open space, Crown Mountain Park features two softball fields, ten soccer/lax fields, two sand volleyball courts, an all ages playground, a one-mile concrete walking/biking loop, fenced dog parks for your furry family members and a state-of-the-art BMX track. Families are drawn to the Park to relax and enjoy the expansive grassy fields, shaded gathering spaces and safe environment while children practice sports, climb the wall & ropes challenge in the playground, ride bikes, scooters and striders and wear themselves out in the great outdoors. The Park abuts National Forest land with a network of walking trails through an estuary and natural habitats, leading down to the pathway along the Gold Medal waters of the Roaring Fork River. The 2018 Special Event Season launches with the Crown Summerfest Balloon Bash on June 22nd & 23rd where the best of two of last year’s events are combined into one FULL weekend of colorful hot air balloons, a bounce house kingdom, face painting, bubbles, family-friendly food, entertainment and more! The Third Annual Taco Competition brings out a variety of unique and delicious dishes prepared by the top restaurants in the valley. Live music, beer and margaritas keep the event lively throughout the day and evening. Admission is FREE so this is an event that is easy on the summer budget as well!
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For more information and a full calendar of summer events and adult & youth programs, log on to: www.crownmtn.org
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Aspen Basalt Carbondale Glenwood Springs Classes for ages 3 and up PLEASE REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: LIBRARIES + SCHOOLS
Pi t k i n Co u n t y L i b ra r y, A s p e n
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429.1900
Baby Storytime
Toddler & Preschool Storytime
Lego Club
Tuesdays 10:30 AM Ages: 0 - 24 months Learn songs, bounces and rhymes to share with your child, with a few stories thrown in. Storytime lasts about 20 minutes with stay-and-play following.
WEDNESDAYS 10:15 - 10:45 AM Preschool 11:00 - 11:30 AM Toddler Toddler ages 2-3 and Preschool ages: 3 - 5 Story Times at Pitkin County Library are held in the Evelyn R. Flug Children’s Library. Storytimes are a 30-year old year-round tradition for young children, parents, and caregivers.
TUESDAYS 4:00 - 5:00 PM Elementary School Aged kids, join us in The Lab for an hour of building fun! Leave your Legos at home. We'll provide the bricks and figures. Younger siblings are asked not to enter The Lab during Lego Club due to the chocking hazards.
After School Wednesdays
Homework Hangout
Spanish Film Family Night
WEDNESDAYS 2:30 - 4:00 PM This activity occurs during the school year and introduces a new STEAM activity every week.
WEDNESDAYS 3:00 - 5:00 PM Teens! Hangout at the library on Wednesday from 3-5 pm. Snacks provided. Work on homework, spend time with friends, or just relax after school.
EVERY FOURTH THURSDAY 5:30 PM The Dunaway Community Meeting Room is the spot for family-friendly Spanish language films with English subtitles. Free pizza and popcorn are provided.
Carbondale Library
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New Castle and other Garfield County Libraries
Preschool Storytime
Musical Storytime with Ms. Holly
THURSDAYS 10:30 AM Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and more in the Calaway Community Room! Children must be accompanied by an adult. As the library will be closed at this time, please use the after hours entrance to the Calaway Room, located by the parking lot.
APRIL 19 10:30AM Caregivers and their young children are invited to a joyous musical storytime that includes a movement circle, many songs, and a story in celebration of spring!
Cuentos en Español
Summer Reading Starts
PLEASE VISIT THE LIBRARY WESBITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING
gcpld.org
Infant & Toddler Storytime WEDNESDAYS 10:30 AM Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! Introduce children to the wonders of language, and make a few friends in the process! As the library will be closed at this time, please use the after hours entrance to the Calaway Room, located by the parking lot.
963.2889
TODOS LOS JUEVES 4:00 PM Venga y únase del programa Raising a Reader para una hora divertida y interactiva de cuentos en Español! Para edades de infantes a 5 años.
JUNE Check back with the library for a full schedule of the summer reading program. It involves special classes for kids of all ages and runs through the summer.
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M O U N TA I N - PA R E N T. C O M
Glenwood Springs & New Castle Libraries Dare to explore 2ND TUESDAYS THROUGH MAY 4:00PM Kids are invited to get excited about exploring the amazing open spaces around us - whether that’s in the wilderness, at a park, on a trail, or in their own backyards! Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers will present hands-on classes with games, crafts, and gear demonstrations with a focus on fun survival skills and Leave No Trace principles.
gcpld.org
STEM @ Your Library WEDNESDAYS THROUGH MAY 2:15PM Kids and teens are invited to join us to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on experiments, projects, crafts, and more! This weekly event series is presented by AmeriCorps and Colorado State University Extension 4-H.
Minecraft
Storytime
MONDAYS & FRIDAYS 4:00 PM We'll have iPads and a multiplayer server set up so you can join your friends and play Minecraft together at the library.
TUESDAYS 10:30 AM Come and join us for an exciting storytime with songs, stories, and finger-plays! Parents and caregivers take this opportunity to enjoy and interact with your child and learn creative ways to teach your child to love literacy! Join us by entering through the plaza entrance directly to the community room
Summer Reading Programs start in June. Check online for more information.
945.5958 Story Art FIRST THURSDAY OF MONTH THROUGH MAY 4:00 PM Kids are invited to join us for Story Art with the Aspen Art Museum to learn about artists and create masterpieces of their own! We'll meet the first Thursday each month, and you can drop in for one class or attend them all!
Basalt Library
PLEASE VISIT THE LIBRARY WESBITE FOR MORE
C O INFORMATION MMUNITY CALEND basaltlibrary.org
R E - 1 S c h o o l D i s t r i c t : R o a r i n g Fo r k S c h o o l s April 10
April 30, May 1 and 2
A Spring concert for the RFHS choir! This will include solos, ensembles, and performances by the RFHS guitar class!
Each night will feature a performance by the band, choir, or drama. There will be a student showcase featured each night from exploratory classes including Spanish, Tech, and Art. There will be a silent auction of gift baskets, event tickets, GSMS gear and much more.
Roaring Fork High School Spring Choir Concert
April 18
RFHS / JAS Dessert Bistro
This is the Jazz event of the year! Come and watch the RFHS Jazz ensembles and solos and eat the most delicious desserts in town!
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Glenwood Springs Middle School's Arts Showcase & Silent Auction Fundraiser
May 21 - 24
Glenwood Springs High School's Fine Arts Week
The drama, music, and visual art departments will showcase the diverse talents of their students. New this year, some of the senior Capstone Projects will be on display on Tuesday night.
May 26 Annual Longhorn Stampede Community Mud Run 11:00AM The event features a two-mile obstacle mud course at Basalt High School. All ages are welcome; we recommend an adult running alongside for ages 8 and under. Obstacles include a giant waterslide, multiple mud pits, and a huge hay bale climb. Be prepared to get dirty and wet! For more information see bhs.rfsd.org.
ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL TOUR APRIL 4, 8:30am - 9:30AM 340 Woody Creek Mesa Woody CreekContact: acs@discovercompass.org
CRES KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE APRIL 5 & 6, 5:00PM 160 SNOWMASS DR, CARBONDALE facebook.com/CrystalRiverElementary
MUSICAL STORYTIME WITH MS. HOLLY APRIL 19, 10:30 - 11:30AM CARBONDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
FREE. Caregivers and their young children are invited to a joyous musical storytime that includes a movement circle, many songs and a story. Expect to hear the live music of Ms. Holly's ukulele, the flute, and fairy harp. Expect to skip, jump, sing and maybe even whistle! Expect to have fun!
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 5:00 - 7:00 PM HALLAM LAKE @ ACES, ASPEN Head down to Hallam Lake to meet community members interested in environmental issues, explore the nature preserve, and enjoy locally sourced snacks from Rock Bottom Ranch and libations, including a bike-powered blender station where guests can use kinetic energy to make margaritas for the adults and pink lemonade slushies for the kids! More at aspennature.org
UPCOMING SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS GLITZ AND GLAM
THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES APRIL 12 - 15, 6:30PM SCHOOL DAY MATINEES FRI., APRIL 13 - 10:00AM & 1:00PM Thunder River Theatre, Carbondale Hans Christian Andersen's tale comes to life at awardwinning Thunder River Theatre Company. Introduce your youngsters to the magic and fun of live theatre. Performance runs approximately 1 hour. Contact info@ thunderrivertheatre.com
APRIL 13 7:00PM ASPEN GLEN CLUB, GLENWOOD SPRINGS A 20's themed fundraiser for the Ross Montessori School. Call 963-7199 for more information.
TOTALLY RAD 80's PROM
APRIL 14 7:00PM @ THE TEMPORARY IN WILLITS Re-live the 80's with the Roaring Fork's favorite yacht-rock band, The Davenports, and support the Waldorf School while doing it. Drink specials, big hair, bad dancing, and more... a great night for a great cause.
RIVERVIEW COLOR RUN
5 POINT FILM KIDS PROGRAMS
APRIL, 28 10:00AM - 1:00PM RIVERVIEW SCHOOL, GLENWOOD SPRINGS All profits raised from this even go directly to funding field work for students at Riverview School! Open to the entire community, Register by 4/13 to receive a t-shirt and racing bib. Find us on Facebook!
5POINTFILM.ORG CARBONDALE REC CENTER STUDENT FILM PROGRAM APRIL 20, 1:00 - 3:00PM A free program middle and high schoolers. KID'S FILM PROGRAM APRIL 21, 11:00 - 12:30PM All ages are welcome as we cruise into Saturday with flair, and enjoy not being quite grown up just yet. ICE CREAM SOCIAL/PICNIC APRIL 21, 1:00 - 2:30PM Free ice cream, outdoor lawn games, and kids climbing. Live art, live music, food and more.
ASPEN T.R.E.E. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
PARENTING SAFE KIDS WORKSHOP
APRIL 22, 2:00 - 5:00PM Cozy Pointe, Aspen Our celebration is free, and all are welcome! Learn about our new expansion while you enjoy live music, children's activities and Earth Day related booths from local vendors. For those interested in getting 'extra' dirty, join us at 11am for some real farmyard service and volunteer work. More at aspen-tree.org
APRIL 28, 9:30AM -1:30PM CARBONDALE LIBRARY The Parenting Safe Children workshop gives adults skills to keep children safe from sexual abuse. Contact 303-775-7037 for registration.
CARBONDALE’S FIRST FRIDAY Monthly themes:
APRIL: SPRING INTO WELLNESS MAY: FAMILY BLOCK PARTY JUNE: ART AROUND TOWN
5pm – 9 pm – Main Street & Beyond
DANCE VALLEY DANCE! SATURDAY, APRIL 14th PARENT APPEAL:
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Join Aspen Youth Center and Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley for a Dance-a-thon benefiting the youth of our valley! www.dancevalleydance.org
Every month in the Heart of Carbondale’s Creative District PARENT APPEAL:
Artists. Dining. Galleries. Live Entertainment. Kids’ Activities. Shopping.
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GRAND OPENING AND CELEBRATION OF LEARNING @ GSES MAY 3, 5:00PM This community celebration will showcase the school’s recently completed addition and major renovation, as well as samples of student work. Students, families, and community members are invited to come check out and celebrate the school's new and transformed spaces and celebrate student learning.
WINDWALKERS/R.F.V.H.C KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
RFCC 19th HOLE CASINO BENEFIT FOR BHS
PUPPETS & THINGS ON STRINGS
MAY 4, ELEMENT HOTEL, WILLITS A night of dining, dancing, gaming and silent/live auction to benefit BHS Softball, Tennis and Soccer teams. Keeping our students safe and healthy!
MAY 5, 3:00PM The Arts Campus at Willits, Basalt Ventriloquist Mark Hellerstein presents Puppets & Things on Strings. Kids love Winston, the belly laugh funny bookworm, as he narrates "Jack and the Beanstalk" with the help of a full-stage marionette puppet production...and they get to participate. They will also meet Pansy, a lovable and funny baby chimpanzee, and see a drawing that comes to life right before their eyes... and talks.
20TH ANNUAL DANDELION DAY
ALL DAY KIDS ART CAMP
MAY 12, 10:00AM SOPRIS PARK, CARBONDALE Bring your family and friends and come join us at 10am, KDNK station (2nd and Main) to kick off the Parade of Species! Together, dressed as animals (real and imagined), we will walk to Sopris Park. Come pick out a gift for Mom, get your face painted, connect with a non-profit, grab a local brew, meet your local farmers, get starters for your own garden, find local edible and medicinal products, and much, much more...
MAY 18 RED BRICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ASPEN THEREDBRICK.ORG
BONEDALE BIKE JAM
KIDS’ BIKE RODEO
LOCAL GRADUATIONS
MAY 19, 9:30AM NORTH FACE BIKE PARK, CARBONDALE The 3rd Annual free ride contest at Carbondale's bike park. From Striders to Pros, there will be many divisions and contests. Pump track time trials, best trick jam sessions, and more! Ages: 4 years and up. Time: 9:30am on-site registration; 10:30am start Cost: $10
MAY 21, 4:00 - 6:30PM CARBONDALE RECREATION CENTER Bring your bike and helmet and give our obstacle course a try! This event teaches kids basic bike safety “rules of the road” while navigating a fun obstacle course. Prizes will be awarded and a bike mechanic from Aloha Mountain Cyclery will be on hand to show you how to keep your ride in tip-top shape.
Starting on May 31 Check the Re-1, Aspen School District and your school's website for specific dates and times.
MAY 5, 2:00 - 5:00PM 1844 UPPER CATTLE CREEK RD, RUMBLE RIDGE RANCH, CARBONDALE Carbondale Join us for the best 2 minutes in horse racing. All are welcome even the "little jockeys" in your lives. Bring your BIG hats and seersucker suits. There will be food, drinks, and our silent auction.have fun!
On select days during the school year, The Red Brick Center for the Arts offers full day art camp to all elementary students (K - 5th) who would like to join Ms. Liz for a full day of creative play. Weather permitting the campers may head outside for more art making, exploring and play. Be sure to pack a lunch, snacks and water bottle. Dress for mess, wear comfortable shoes and be ready for a most excellent day!
FIRST FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY FRIDAY, MAY 4th
MOTHER’S DAY IS MAY 13, 2018
4:00PM to 8:00pm Downtown Carbondale
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Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Project ALL KIDS STAGE (new this year!); CARE Beer & Spirit Garden featuring Marble cocktails & Roaring Fork Beer Co. brews; KidZone by the Rec Center - bounce house & games; Craft Tent by HANDMAKERY; Local Food Vendors; Carbondale Creative District Vendors & Local Organizations; Silent Auction Benefits: 100% of the proceeds go to Colorado Animal Rescue, Carbondale Recreation & Community Center, Carbondale Creative District Youth Programming www.carbondale.com
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RODEO SEASON KICKS OFF JUNE 7, CARBONDALE WILD WEST RODEO Gates open: 5:30PM Grand entry: 7:30PM carbondalerodeo.com JUNE 13, SNOWMASS RODEO BBQ: 5:30PM Rodeo start: 7:00PM snowmassrodeo.org
You Rodeo Clowns, Grand Entry presentations and lots of good old fashioned grit.
HOLDEN/ MAROLT HOEDOWN
JUNE 12, 4:30PM - 7:00PM Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum, 10480 Highway 82 (just west of 7th street pedestrian bridge), ASPEN Live music from the Smuggler Mountain Boys, children’s activities, barbecue, beer, farm animals and ranching demonstrations. Hickory House BBQ. $20/advance, $25/adult day of, $10/kids. MORE AT: aspenhistory.org or 970-925-3721
YOUTH BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP With the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra JUNE 11 - 17, 9:00AM - 3:00PM @ THE LAUNCHPAD, CARBONDALE For intermediate and advanced students of violin, viola, cello, and bass. Need-based scholarships available!
COMMUNITY PEDALEANDO JUNE 10 North Face Bike Park, Carbondale AVSC and their community partners will have games, information on valley-wide summer programs, and more! More at: avcs.org
For more info contact: Sarah Graf, 970-306-1235, RFYouthOrchestra@gmail.com
LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS START
CROWN SUMMERFEST BALLOON BASH
JUNE 16, ASPEN SATURDAY MARKET 8:30AM - 3:00PM @ the corner of Galena & Hopkins Ave, Aspen aspen-saturdaymarket.com JUNE 17, BASALT SUNDAY MARKET 10:00AM - 2:00PM @ Lions Park on Midland Spur Road, in downtown Basalt. basaltsundaymarket.com
JUNE 22 & 23 CROWN MOUNTAIN PARK, BASALT WWW.CROWNMTN.ORG A full weekend of colorful hot air balloons, a bounce house kingdom, face painting, bubbles, family-friendly food, entertainment and more! The Third Annual Taco Competition brings out a variety of unique and delicious dishes prepared by the top restaurants in the valley.
MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES FOR KIDS & TEENS
ASPEN SNOWMASS
CAMP JUNE 11 - AUGUST 31, 2018 MONDAY - FRIDAY
This is the camp for small people with big appetites for fun. Our programs include downhill biking, rock climbing, fishing, rafting, rocket building, mountain boarding, arts & crafts, hiking, overnight campouts, and (new this year) ropes courses, and an alpine coaster! Run by qualified educators and professional guides, our camps provide age-appropriate adventures indoors and out.
AGES 3 - TEEN
844-289-3470 | ASPENSNOWMASS.COM/CAMP
MOTHER'S DAY
SHOPPING
As tempting as 2-day shipping is, no convenience is better than a warm greeting when you push open a shop door. Or a friendly smile. Or a story about a handmade or consciously selected item. Or the aromas of coffee, books, spices and flowers as you browse, taking in the soul of a place, the heart of community. Whether you are shopping for your mother, or wishing to leave a few well-placed hints for your partner or children, we share our suggestions with not only the recipient in mind – but also the shopper. We hope to save you time spent driving around searching, and most of all, we hope to introduce you to some of our favorite local retailers. So your experience may feel like a gift to yourself. Because shopping can be so much more than a tap on a screen.
FOR A LONG-DISTANCE MAMA
If this is a “HallMark Holiday” in your family, try an alternative with a purpose: LILYBART – a mother-daughter company started in Aspen to support Cystic Fibrosis treatment and research. The eco-friendly biodegradable product line includes whimsical greeting cards, wrapping paper and note pads. Available at retailers valley wide, including LOVE YOU MORE, a gift shop specializing in vintage finds. 355 GOLD RIVERS CT, BASALT $5 or $30 / set
FOR A BLISSFUL MAMA
Since before recorded time, the vapor caves at YAMPAH SPA have been a destination for healing and deep rejuvenation. Treat mom to a Chocolate Bliss Wrap or a Rose Petal & Cream Body Masque, among a full range of spa services that include a day in the caves. 709 6TH ST., GLENWOOD SPRINGS
$78
FOR A ZEN MAMA
Teapot with Brass handle, BARRO, made in Santa Fe from MAKER + PLACE. Part retailer, part design studio, part coffee house, this new storefront offers homeware, furniture and one of a kind accessories and garments. 614 EAST COOPER AVENUE, ASPEN
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FOR A WELL-RE AD MAMA
We asked the experts at Aspen's landmark bookstore, EXPLORE BOOKSELLERS, to share their shortlist of titles for mothers, daughters, and any-age feminista. 221 EAST MAIN STREET, ASPEN
FOR AN ORGANIC MAMA
Like a flight of fine wines, the Body Oil Triplet by OSMIA ORGANICS gives you a little taste of three of Osmia's best-selling scents. Light is bright and sweet, an energizing blend of lemongrass and ylang. Night is a soothing combination of lavender and cedar. And Naked is scent-free, just right for the times when you want to keep it simple. 2607 DOLORES WAY, CARBONDALE
$54
BROAD BAND by Claire l. Evans "The untold story of the women who made the internet" is about the female visionaries who have largely been written out of history. They are brought to life in this book that has been called a "radically important and timely work." Hardcover, $27 IT'S UP TO THE WOMEN
by Eleanor Roosevelt This treatise was written by the First Lady to "stiffen the spines and lift the spirits of readers as they moved through the Great Depression." Newly re-released, it remains relevant today. Hardcover, $14 JACKIE, JANET & LEE
by J. Randy Taraborrelli The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill. The biographer, who has written 2 other books centered on Jackie O, gives a compelling portrait of the woman behind the icon and her relationship with her mother and sister. Hardcover, $29
FOR A DA ZZLING MAMA
A wide selection of silver and gold jewelry made with pearls and gems of every color, in styles from every day to special occasion. Modeled here by mothers and daughters of three generations – Kerry Kleisner of El Jebel, her mother Karen Kleisner, and her daughter India Buchard. HARMONY SCOTT JEWELRY DESIGN has provided local, affordable, handmade jewelry to the mothers of the Roaring Fork Valley since 1998. 199 MAIN ST., CARBONDALE
$30 to $300
FOR A SWEET MAMA
Bee kind and give her a jar of Roaring Fork Valley artisanal honey infused with organic herbs and flowers from HONEYTREE BOTANICALS. Flavors include Cardamom Cinnamon Clove, Lavender, and Orange Vanilla. Available at HARMONY SCOTT JEWELRY DESIGN. 199 MAIN ST., CARBONDALE
$7-$15
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OUT & ABOUT
OUR COMMUNITY Meet a few of the many who show up in support of local organizations serving families and children. (clockwise)
MOUNT SOPRIS NORDIC COUNCIL – SKI FOR SISU Julie Oldham and Jenny Barsness skied laps on Finlandia while supporting racers who raised funds for
Spring Gulch, Carbondale's free family-friendly cross country ski area. CARBONDALE ARTS – GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA Jennifer Campbell, Alexandra Jerkunica and Becca Rogers were among a troupe of dancers who exemplified the Super.Natural theme of CA's 10th Annual fashion show, which benefited the arts organization's youth programming. ASPEN WORDS – POETRY SLAM Myrlin Hepworth, a teaching artist and performance poet, lead workshops that reached over 3,200 Roaring Fork Valley high school students, culminating in a Youth Poetry Slam. ASCENDIGO – BLUE ASPEN Vintage Trouble energized the audience at the Blue Aspen benefit at the Belly Up. Rob Snyder with Ascendigo Founder Sallie Bernard and Director of Development Courtney McEleney. (Organizations wishing to be featured in our Summer Edition "Out & About" coverage are invited to email press passes and releases to editor@mountain-parent.com.)
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WITH YOU FOR 45 YEARS Please join us in celebrating the spirit of trailblazing in honor of our anniversary at Alpine Bank–45 years of building Colorado communities with you. Alpine Bank proudly donated more than $3.7 million to community organizations and paid employees to volunteer nearly 14,000 hours last year alone. For inspiring tales of trailblazing by Alpine Bank, community leaders and entrepreneurs, visit alpinebank.com. #TrailblazingWithYou
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