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Little Green Thumbs 360sunvalley.com online exclusive We profile gardens and those who tend to them at The Sage School, the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and The Mountain School.

what's new online 360 BLOG Covering everything kids and family: from health advice from a certified local nurse to hiking tips for families or how to find a good babysitter; if it involves family life in the Valley, you can find out about it on our 360° blog.

Getting Active in the Wood River Valley The terrific team at the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) will regularly highlight some of the Valley’s coolest attractions and community events.

Rainy Day Fun The Wood River YMCA in Ketchum will share some of the exciting activities they offer the whole family, especially those cool things to do like swim and rock climb when the weather forces us to have all our fun indoors.

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Specials Swing the Sticks We take a look at the growing trend of women golfers.

Photo Gallery More pics from Paula’s Prom Girls!

Equestrian Event Coverage Enjoy photographs and recaps all season long!

Ripe Recipes! Exclusive peek at select recipes from Ripe, a cookbook f lush with images by local food photographer Paulette Phlipot.

Daycares We have compiled an extensive listing of daycares in the Valley!

More Trails! Going hiking? Check out our recommended list of kid-friendly trails.

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It’s about the kids. It’s about family.

This, our inaugural issue of 360º Sun Valley, explores the where, what, how and when of life with kids in our Valley. The why, as every parent knows, is provided by any child over the age of two—as in “why do I have to brush my teeth” (answered on page 20) or “why can’t I jump in the water right now?”

But those of us on staff at Sun Valley Magazine had a few “why” questions of our own: Why isn’t there a comprehensive resource for kids and families in the Wood River Valley? Why can’t I get a complete list of all the options for day camps—with contact information and session themes, dates and age groups served?

So we decided it was time to answer the question ourselves. 360º Sun Valley is our answer. This magazine explores all the events, activities, opportunities and happenings that our world-class resort has to offer for children, families and teens, along with the personalities and characters that make up family life in our Valley.

Meet Nathan Kniffen (vocalist, guitarist, bassist, percussionist, pianist and Wood River High student) and learn why he loves life in the Valley (page 36). Or step inside the mind of The Sage School headmaster and local science teacher Harry Weekes for a quick hit on the state of education and teenagers in Blaine County (page 46 and in our special online feature at 360sunvalley.com).

Or read about Wood River middle schooler Fallon Knight’s adventures in motocross (page 51), then read on to discover more than 38 adventure camps offered in Sun Valley.

Want a family adventure? Head to the City of Rocks to explore the climbing, camping, history, hot springs and wildf lowers (page 56), or f lip to our Get Out There section to find out about the best places to hike with toddlers, preschoolers, tweens or older teens (page 27).

And that is just the tip of the iceberg. Literally. When we set out to compile this, our first kids and family issue serving Sun Valley (lots of requests, quite a few queries through sunvalleymag.com about where to go, what to do), we knew there were a lot of activities and events to choose from for parents and kids. We just didn’t know quite how many.

Our Summer Camp & Activities Fun Guide (page 34-55) offers parents, kids and teens a full rundown on all things science and outdoors, music and dance, art and theater, sports and athletics, exploring and adventuring, or just plain hanging around, that there is to do in the area.

And the list is long. We compiled 174 total camp listings, with more popping up each month.

So remember to check 360sunvalley.com and the calendar on sunvalleymag.com for up-to-date listings, events, tips, articles and blogs. And please contact us if you know of, or are offering, something new and want to be included in our next issue—it’s your publication, too.

We are dedicated to making 360º Sun Valley by, for and about Sun Valley kids and families, teens and tweens. So get out there. Enjoy yourself. And tell us about it.

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hailey is the family event center in the Wood river Valley. We live, work, and play here. check out some great annual Wood river Valley events below, or visit haileyidaho.com for the latest event information.

Valley Wide Events by stacy whitman

January • Sun Valley Nordic Festival • Ski the Rails • Pond Hockey Tournament February • Boulder Mountain Tour • Rotarun Fri Night Dual Racing Series • SOLFEST • SVCA Performing Arts Series March • Kindercup • SVCA Performing Arts Series • Wood River Extreme Ski-Joring Event • Children’s Arts Festival • Staycation – Spring Break in Hailey • US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame/ Skiing Heritage Week May • Arborfest • SV Wellness Festival: May 24–29 June • SummerFest – June 8 • Wood River Cup • Hailey Skate Park Grand Opening June 23 • WR Farmers’ Market Tues: Ketchum Thurs: Hailey, June – October • Sheeptown Drag Race

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July • Independence Day Celebration July 4th: Hailey Parade, Rodeo, Antique Fair & Fireworks • Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo July 2-4 • Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival June 30-July 8 • Hailey Night of Music July 9 • Hailey Garden Tour July 21 • SVCA Wine Auction July 19–21 • Sun Valley Road Rally July 27 & 28 august • Northern Rockies Folk Festival Aug. 3 & 4 • Northern Rockies Arts and Crafts Fair Aug. 4 & 5 • Kiwani’s Car Show Aug. 3 & 4 • Blaine County Fair Aug. 8–12 • Sun Valley Summer Symphony July 22-Aug. 14 • 44th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival: Aug. 10-12 • Sawtooth Century Ride: Aug. 11

OctOber • 16th Annual Trailing of the Sheep: Oct. 11-14 • Hailey Library Book and Bake Sale Oct. 17-20 • 23rd Annual Sun Valley Jazz Festival: Oct. 17-21 • Crosstoberfest 2012 Oct. 27 & 28 • Bellevue Haunted Forest Oct. 29 & 30 • Hailey Halloween Hoopla Oct. 31 nOVeMber • Thanksgiving Opening of the ski season DeceMber • Hailey Hometown Tree Lighting Celebration Dec. 1 • Hailey Hometown Raffle – Saturdays Dec. 8, 15, 22 • Christmas in Sun Valley Dec. 24

septeMber • Wagon Days: Sept Labor Day Weekend • ImPRA Rodeo Finals Sept. 1 & 2 • Hailey’s Main Street Antique Show Aug. 31, Sept. 1 & 2 • Hailey’s Antique Market Sept 1, 2, 3 • Sun Valley Harvest Festival Sept. 21–23

For more information call hailey chamber of commerce (208) 788-3484 Or visit www.haileyidaho.com

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The Art of Summer Fun Just as much fun as physical pursuits in the summer is letting the mind run wild—opening a studio door and encouraging little hands to get dirty with clay or paint. Places for young artists to create and experiment abound in our area. From structured arts and crafts experiences to self-led explorations and open studio time, these centers of creativity are a perfect complement to the hustle and bustle of sun-filled days. >> by stacy whitman and melanie crandall

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Kids art projects help decorate Sawtooth Botanical Children's garden.

Face painting is always a hit!

Check out these fun things to do with your kids. From handbuilding clay to a day of art and culture. Here are some great ideas! gardening Get Your Hands Dirty Build a backyard victory garden. Or borrow somebody else's by taking a stroll through the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, located just south of Ketchum. Daily camps and special programs for children ages 2 and up delight with activities geared toward building an understanding of our region’s ecology through exploration. In the “Discovery Corner,” staff lead age-appropriate activities—from capturing critters and hunting for alternative habitats to grabbing a net to find what’s on top of, and below, the surface of the Garden’s pond.

Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 111 Gimlet Road, Ketchum; 208.726.9358, sbgarden.org.

hands-on Artworks for the Home What could be better than creating your own personalized plates, mugs and bowls?

Ceramics studios and classes offer a way for budding artists of all ages to create usable art for the table or home. Options include Local Color, a bright and airy pottery space across from the Ketchum Post Office, and Boulder Mountain Clayworks, a non-profit ceramic studio which is tucked away in Ketchum’s light industrial district. At Local Color, an array 12:

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of clay shapes, paint colors, brushes and sponges serve as raw materials for youngsters who turn everything from mugs, bowls and platters to the more exotic dinosaurs, skateboards or butterfly boxes into works of art. Boulder Mountain Clayworks offers popular one-day-a-week classes and weekly camps for budding clay artists. Clay throwing classes for teens are held on select afternoons and family classes allow parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to create alongside children. This summer’s “handbuilding” series is outer-space themed for artists ages 6 to 10 to craft all things futuristic out of clay. Boulder Mountain Clayworks, 471 East 10th Street #B6, Ketchum; 208.726.0773, bouldermtnclay.com.

Local Color, 160 4th Street West, Ketchum; 208.726.2788.

to hairpins, and zipper pulls to fishing lines.

Iconoclast, 671 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum; 208.726.1564, iconoclastbooks.com. The Bead Shop, 7 East Bullion Street, Hailey; 208.788.6770.

Artists in Training Have a young artist who is undecided? Head over to Petite Picasso, a charming space completely for and about kids that is abuzz with activity in the summer. This summer’s three-day art sessions will include baking, Native American art, Japanese art, woodworking, and '80’s fashion and music (do we really have to relive it?). With its fenced backyard and garden, this spot is a locals’ favorite for kids’ birthday parties, tea parties and other special occasions (where staffers will work with you to create themed events with all the trimmings).

Petite Picasso, 460 East First Street, Ketchum; 208.720.1572, ketchumkidsart.com.

Bejewelled and Bedazzled Head to local independent bookseller Iconoclast to browse their selection of kids crafts packets—everything from making paper flowers and bottle cap necklaces to headbands and friendship bracelets. And if you want more direction, book a class at the The Bead Shop "Plus" in Hailey, which boasts more than 2,000 square feet of retail and studio space for artists both young and old, and features a stunning array of gemstones and jewelry-making material used to create everything from bookmarks

Girls play dressup at Petite Picasso

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exhibits Create a special night out filled with visual arts and exhibits at one of the monthly Gallery Walks hosted by the Sun Valley Gallery Association. Free to the public and with many of the internationally-recognized artists in attendance, these exhibition openings offer a great opportunity to explore the arts with young minds. Want a more handson approach? Call the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. “The Center,” as it is known, pres-

ents ongoing exhibits and special events.

Every exhibition features an area where children can create art thematically connected to the current exhibit. This summer’s visual art display centers on camping and includes an outdoor installation (on the Sun Valley Center lot located across from the Ketchum Post Office). Sun Valley Gallery Association, svgalleries.org. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth Street East, Ketchum; 208.726.9491, sunvalleycenter.org.

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Sun Valley Summer Symphony Summer Music Workshop Have an aspiring virtuoso in your house? If so, you may want to plan your trip around the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s Summer Music Workshop, July 30 – August 6 (requires advance registration). Children as young as five who have sung in a choir or completed at least one year of music instruction can learn from some of the finest musicians in the world.

The acclaimed musicians with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony orchestra and the Sun Valley Summer Symphony School of Music teach strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano and voice at varying levels. Private lessons and ensemble coaching are held at The Community School in Sun Valley and culminate with a week-ending performance. 131 Fourth Street, Ketchum; 208.622.5607, svsummersymphony.org.

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5 Shows Not to Miss Looking for entertainment for the whole family? These productions and events are sure to please all ages. by laurie sammis

1. “Sun Valley's Stars on Ice” at the Outdoor Ice Rink July 4 – August 4, 2012 Don’t miss “Sun Valley's Stars on Ice” this year, as the Sun Valley summer ice shows take the stage with a dazzling new production each Saturday night. Local skaters perform on the ice alongside world champions, and the themed productions are a joy for all ages!

The outdoor rink itself has seen a major overhaul—with an all new, state-of-the-art sound system that delivers superior lights and sound beneath the expansive Idaho night sky.

There is no other show like it, anywhere.

Highlights for 2012 feature a star-studded cast from the world of ice skating elite, including crowd favorite and stunning performer, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion and two-time U.S. Gold Medalist, Evan Lysacek. If you haven’t seen him perform under the stars in Sun Valley, make sure you get there this summer.

Lysacek is joined on July 21st by 2012 U.S. Gold Medalist, National Champion and twotime U.S. Bronze Medalist, Ashley Wagner in a show that is sure to live up to all the expectations of a “Sun Valley's Stars on Ice” production. Other notables include 2011 U.S. Gold Medalist and U.S. Silver Medalist Ryan Bradley performing with 2012 U.S. Junior Men’s Gold Medalist Nathan Chen on 14:

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July 4th, and three-time U.S. Gold Medalist Jeremy Abbot performing on July 7th. Don’t miss 2011 World Bronze Medalists and twotime U.S. Silver Medalists Alex and Maia Shibutani's July 14th performance, or 2012 U.S. Silver Medalist and two-time U.S. Gold Medalist Alissa Czisny skating in the July 28th performance.

Visit sunvalley.com for the complete lineup or to reserve the lavish Sun Valley Terrace Buffet. Standard bleacher seating is also available for purchase, but reserve early, as tickets go fast! For tickets, call 208.622.2135 or visit seats.sunvalley.com.

2 . San Francisco Ballet at the Sun Valley Pavilion July 8, 2012 San Francisco Ballet's summer/fall tour includes a one-night-only performance at the

spectacular Sun Valley Pavilion at Sun Valley Resort. The program includes choreography to “After the Rain,” “Don Quixote” and “The Dance House,” as well as solo performances and pas de deux from “In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated.” Visit sfballet.org or sunvalley.com for more details and tickets.

3. The Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival (Free) August 10-12, 2012 This festival, located at Ketchum's Atkinson Park, is great for all ages. In the activity area children will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty by trying some of the techniques used by the artists in the Festival. It’s all free, it’s all fun and it’s all for kids! All children under the age of 8 are welcome with an adult who is ready, willing and able to help them create art. Children ages 8-12 can work

alone but cannot leave the area unattended.

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4. The Sun Valley Summer Symphony (Free) July 30 – August 14, 2012 Enjoy classical music outdoors in the stunning elegance of the Sun Valley Pavilion with Bald Mountain as backdrop. Or bring a picnic to the lawn and listen to some of the best classical artists in the world perform completely free of charge. The Sun Valley Summer Symphony has attracted internationally-acclaimed guest artists and ensembles, including Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Vadim Gluzman and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, among others. Now the largest privately funded free admission symphony in America, it is not to be missed! Pops night (August 4) and the afternoon family concert (August 11, with narrator Ridley Pearson) are popular favorites, but programming changes yearly and is always world-class. For a full schedule and details visit sunvalleymag.com or svsummersymphony.org.

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5. Bellevue Haunted Forest & Hailey Halloween Hoopla (Free) October 31, 2012 Participate in a true local experience—dress up your goblins, witches and monsters and bring them to downtown Hailey on October 31st to trick-or-treat! It's free and local businesses open their doors to kids of all ages.

Want a true haunted experience? Visit the Bellevue Haunted Forest over Halloween.

Now in its 5th year, this event, a spookfest that encompasses a walking loop through The Howard Preserve in Bellevue that is about 15 minutes long, is growing in popularity and eeriness. The ticket price is right ($5) and all proceeds from the event are donated to the Friends of The Howard Preserve to help with long-term maintenance of the preserve.

Highlights include haunted graveyards, witches, monsters and themed creations (such as a pirate ship or Dante’s Inferno) that help create mazes with extra twists and turns. And remember: If traveling with little ones, it is recommended to visit the Forest before dark. After dark, all bets are off. Visit bellevuehauntedforest.com for more details or haileyidaho.com.

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july 22-august 14 Sun Valley Summer Symphony svss.org

july july 8 Sheeptown Drag Nationals River Street & Power House, Hailey. haileyidaho.com july 2-july 4 Hailey Rodeo haileyidaho.com

july 23-27 Summer Garden Chimes Boulder Mountain Clayworks. bouldermtnclay.com

july 4 Independence Day Celebration Parade, Rodeo, Antique Fair & Fireworks, Hailey. haileyidaho.com

july 25 Introduction to Glass Fusing Boulder Mountain Clayworks. bouldermtnclay.com

july 5 Tuscany on 10th Boulder Mountain Clayworks. bouldermtnclay.com

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June june 1-july 30 Dream Big—Read!

Ketchum Community Library storytime. thecommunitylibrary.org june 2 8th Annual Sun Valley Half Marathon sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com june 8 SummerFest Kids Carnival End of the school year Children’s Carnival with bouncy castles, face painting, games and entertainment.

Downtown Hailey. haileyidaho.com june 9-10 Chi Running Workshop A benefit for Girls on the Run. girlsontherunwrv.org june 11-aug 17 The Lunch Connection Free, hot meals to children. Woodside Elementary School, Hailey. thehungercoalition.org

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for mo re on the details se even ts june 12 Jurassic Park without the Dinosaurs thecommunitylibrary.org june 12-october 9 Farmer’s Markets 2-6pm Tuesdays in Ketchum; 2-6pm Thursdays in Hailey. wrfarmersmarket.org june 12-july 15 Wild Lunch with the ERC Tuesdays & Thursdays at Woodside Elementary School, Hailey. thehungercoalition.org june 16 Edible Plant Walk Sawtooth Botanical Garden 1pm–2pm sbgarden.org june 23 Hailey Skate Park Grand Opening june 24 SummerFest BBQ Silent auction and outdoor concert directed

by RL Rowsey. lightonthemountains.org

july 23-26 Junior America’s Cup (JAC) Boise’s BanBury Golf Club. junioramericascup.net

july 5-8 USA Cycling Cross Country Mountain Bike National Championships. sunvalley.com july 6-7 Ketchum Art & Antique Show sunvalley.com july 8 San Francisco Ballet at the Sun Valley Pavilion. sfballet.org july 9 Hailey Night of Music july 11- august 29 Tennis 101 Wednesdays Atkinson Park. idtennis.com july 13-15 Ketchum Arts Festival ketchumartsfestival.com

july 27-28 4th Annual Sun Valley Road Rally Rally, Dinner & Auction. sunvalleyroadrally.com july 30 A Parent’s Night Out Environmental Resource Center. ercsv.org

AUGUST august 1 Make a Platter Boulder Mountain Clayworks. bouldermtnclay.com august 3-4 Northern Rockies Folk Festival haileyidaho.com august 3-5 Exploring the Plasticity of Plaster Boulder Mountain Clayworks. bouldermountainclay.com august 4 Kiwanis Car Show

july 14-september 1 Tennis 101 Saturdays, Atkinson Park. idtennis.com

august 4-5 Northern Rockies Arts and Crafts Fair

july 18 Creative Card Making Boulder Mountain Clayworks. bouldermtnclay.com

august 4 A Parent’s Night Out Environmental Resource Center. ercsv.org

august 8 Felt Fusion Hats Boulder Mountain Clayworks . bouldermtnclay.com august 8-10 44th Annual Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival sunvalleycenter.org august 11-12 The Shooting Star Sleepout Environmental Resource Center. ercsv.org august 14 A Parent’s Night Out Environmental Resource Center. ercsv.org august 15 Little Pillow Boxes Boulder Mountain Clayworks. bouldermtnclay.com august 15-18 Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament dannythompsonmemorial.com august 29-30 Bellevue Labor Day Celebration august 31-september 2 Ketchum Art & Antique Show sunvalley.com

35th Annual Northern Rockies Folk Festival

August 3-4 Hop Porter Park becomes the venue for this everpopular annual folk festival along the banks of the Big Wood River in Hailey. A 2-day, multi-genre music festival that's great for families and kids—picnic on the grass together, run through the castle-like playground and dance to the sounds of bands handselected from all over the country. Grab your space on the lawn, you won’t want to miss it. Visit northernrockiesfolkfestival.com for a full lineup and tickets.

september 1-2 ImPRA Rodeo Event Hailey Rodeo Grounds. september 1-2 Papoose Club Pancake Breakfast Ketchum Town Square. papooseclub.org september 1-3 Wagon Days Rodeo, car collector’s auction, antique show, live music and more. visitsunvalley.com september 21-24 Sun Valley Harvest Festival sunvalleyharvestfestival.com

October october 11-14 16th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival trailingofthesheep.org october 17 Family Day-Fairy Tales Sun Valley Center for the Arts. sunvalleycenter.org october 27-28 Crosstoberfest 2012 sunvalleymag.com october 29-30 Bellevue Haunted Forest bellevuehauntedforest.com october 31 Hailey Halloween Hoopla Hailey, 3-6pm. haileyidaho.com

november 22 Turkey Trot haileyturkeytrot.com

December december 1-2 Papoose Club Holiday Bazaar papooseclub.org december 1-22 Hailey Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting, Santa Claus and Raffle. visitsunvalley.com december 24 Christmas in Sun Valley Ice show, Santa Claus, Torchlight Parade, Fireworks. sunvalley.com

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happy & healthy

Since the key to being a happy kid—of any age—is being a healthy one, we share tips on making healthy homemade treats, some tips for keeping smiles radiant and a few tricks for staying in ski and snowboarding shape during the off-season. We also share a story about local Guardian Angels. >>

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Healthy Treats for Kids of All Ages by molly peppo brown

Whether you're one year old or 101, it’s always important to eat healthy. To help keep the kid in all of us feeling great, we asked Molly Peppo Brown from Ketchum’s Glow Live Food Cafe to pass along a few favorite simple summer “Kid Treats” recipes. Molly believes that by introducing kids to whole foods early on, engaging in farm visits locally, where kids can eat food right from the source, growing home gardens and blending a leaf or two of kale into delicious fruit smoothies, kids can develop wholesome healthy tastes that will last a lifetime.

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Make cool, healthy treats at home.

Ingredients: Frozen bananas Make the ultimate ice cream and sorbet by simply freezing fresh, organic fruit and then simply feeding it through the juicer to make soft serve ice cream with power packed nutrition! Top it off with raw chocolate sauce, cacao nibs, shredded coconut and fresh berries. A fun project for the whole family.

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MYlK Packed with vitamins, protein, minerals, fiber and enzymes, a great substitute for dairy.

Ingredients: 1 cup hemp seeds 8 cups pure water pinch pink salt pinch vanilla powder (for more sweetness add a few soaked dates) Blend on high speed for 30 seconds, refrigerate.

farm fresh smoothies A refreshing and fun way to get greens—packed with minerals for bone health!

Ingredients: 1 cup “Mylk” 1/2 to 1 cup frozen or fresh berries 1 frozen banana for sweet and creamy flavor 1-3 leaves kale, spinach or chard Blend well.

Catch more of Molly's fun and healthy recipes on Sun Valley Magazine's Spring 2012 :19 Yum blog at sunvalleymag.com.

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Strong Smiles Keep your child’s teeth healthy and sparkling

Dr. Brian Galbraith has owned and operated Sun Valley Dental Group in Ketchum since moving his family, cosmetic and surgical dental practice to the Valley in 2005. He shares some healthy teeth tips.

Brush Your Teeth!

Brushing regularly is obviously important, so choosing a good toothbrush and toothpaste is vital. "My favorite toothbrush for kids is the Sonicare For Kids rechargeable, ultrasonic toothbrush," says Dr. Galbraith. "The kids I see using this toothbrush have much healthier teeth and gums at their checkups."

Remember to Floss!

The trick to getting kids to floss is giving them a system they can easily learn how to use.

Try the Oral-B Pro Health for Me Floss Picks, which can be used one-handed, are very affordable and are even great for parents who floss their toddlers’ teeth. Make sure you “pop and rub both sides” of each tooth for maximum flossing effectiveness.

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A healthy, well-balanced diet low in simple sugar can make the difference between a healthy checkup and a mouthful of cavities. A simple rule to help kids learn how to choose healthy, sweet foods says Dr. Galbraith: “If it grows on a tree, it’s fine with me.” Adequate hydration and other healthy foods, like vegetables, also help keep cavities away.

Get Cleaned!

Plaque left on any tooth surface can cause permanent damage within 24 hours. Brush at night and in the morning and remember to schedule regular visits to your dental hygienist for thorough, professional cleanings.

Seal the Deal!

Dental sealants offer easy, early protection against the most common type of tooth decay in children—pit and fissure decay. " I recommend them for all children between the ages of 6 and 18 years," says Dr. Galbraith, citing studies that show that when sealants are properly applied within the first six months after a new tooth comes in, the rate of tooth decay (read: your dental bill) can go down by more than 70%. -360° staff

Girls on the run Offering a program to help pre-teen girls develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running, Girls on the Run is an international non-profit that aims to address all aspects of a girl's development, from her physical, emotional and mental to social and spiritual well-being. Aimed at 8 to 13 year olds, the local chapter—Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley—offers a program that combines training for a 5k running event with self-esteem-enhancing and uplifting workouts. Serving approximately 160 local girls annually, Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley is always looking for mentors and volunteers who want to make a positive difference and inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. To find out more about participating or volunteering, check out girlsontherunwrv.org or call 208.788.RUN3.

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Dryland Training Tips

to rock while hiking, or practice balancing on two legs, and then just one leg, on a log, railroad tie or in the water—and once you get strong and comfortable at that, try doing so with your eyes closed.

by mike mckenna

As Jonna explains, most people don’t think of skiing and boarding as endurance sports, but they are, especially in places with no lines and fast lifts like Sun Valley. So Mendes recommends regular exercise that helps build endurance like biking, trail running, rollerblading, swimming or whatever gets your heart and lungs pumping. As one of her favorite coaches used to say, “If you can talk and socialize while you’re working out, you’re not getting what you need to out of it.”

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Keeping in shape for the winter

Build Endurance

As two-time Olympic skier Jonna Mendes knows well, one of the best parts about trying to use the warm weather months to keep in shape for carving turns during the winter is that there’s a huge variety of exercises that can accomplish the task.

“Skiing is one of the best sports in the world because you don’t need to limit yourself to one or two activities in the off-season to help yourself on the ski hill,” she said.

Mendes, who retired from professional skiing to focus on being a mom and her job as Director of Recruitment for the Sun Valley Ski Academy, passed along some tips for keeping yourself in tip-top ski and board shape during the off-season.

Keep Your Balance Since balancing skills are so important to skiers and snowboarders, Jonna recommends incorporating as many fun activities that involve improving balancing skills and core strength as possible. You can jump from rock

Stay Strong Weightlifting is a big part of a professional skier’s off-season, but it doesn’t have to be dogmatic. There are lots of different strength exercises and routines that help winter alpine athletes stay strong. As Jonna explains, “To be a successful skier you just need to have solid overall health and strength across the board, so the training for practically any sport can be transferred to skiing.”

Eat Fresh!

This beautiful book is packed full of healthy recipes that are delightfully kid-friendly and ohh so pretty!

Local photographer, mom and Sun Valley Magazine contributor, Paulette Phlipot, provided stunning imagery that will make your mouth water.

View select recipes at sunvalleymag.com.

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Jozey’s Guardian Angels make dreams come true by nancy glick

If you don’t believe in the power of a community, then you’ve obviously never heard the story of Jozey Mitcham. For the former Wood River High School student experienced the strength of community and more small town love than she ever imagined possible.

It all started in 2006, when Jozey Mitcham was named Paula’s “Prom Girl.” Each year since 2002, Paula Procter of Paula’s Dress Shop in Hailey has given a high school senior girl a little leg up and a prom night she’ll never forget—and few involved in the program will ever forget choosing Jozey.

When she was just two, Jozey lost her mother in a car accident and was raised by her aunt/mom Rustin Miller, uncle/dad Mark Miller, grandma Nancy Sherbine and father Jerry Mitcham.

Jozey’s prom night was more like a prom week. Professional women from all over the Valley pitched in whatever they could to send Mitcham off like a modern day Cinderella.

The young tomboy was forced to get girly.

Jozey received a new hairdo, a facial, a spray tan, flowers, a manicure and pedicure, tip money, high heels, jewelry, dinner for two and $100 toward her college books.

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“When they called me into the school office, I thought I was getting in trouble,” laughed Jozey. “I was so honored. I didn’t even know about Paula’s Prom Girls before then.”

For Procter, it’s about giving girls confidence. “Having a beautiful dress when they walk in a room gives them such confidence,” Proctor said, “and they get to choose ANY dress in the store.” What girl wouldn’t love that?

When Carol Harlig, one of the prom night donors, received a handwritten thank you note with a photo from Jozey, many lives were forever changed. Harlig was so impressed by this Paula’s Prom Girl that she reached out to other women in the community and wound up raising over $5,000 in just two weeks to help Jozey with her upcoming college expenses. These are normal, working-class people from all walks of life in the Wood River Valley who have become part of this young woman’s college experience. And the support has continued to grow. Jozey’s story and the way she handles herself has been so inspirational that there are now 60 women and one man that are part of her “Guardian Angels” team, which has now amassed more than $50,000 of assistance.

The new goal of the Guardian Angels is to hopefully inspire others to support a deserving student in the community. They ask everyone to donate a mere $100, which might not seem like much, but ask 60 friends to get involved and you can really make a difference in someone’s life.

Six years after choosing the prom dress of her dreams, Jozey Mitcham will graduate from Boise State with two Bachelor of Science degrees; Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Physics. Upon graduation she plans to integrate her engineering degrees with animals, her true passion, to discover new ways to improve animal health care. This summer, she’ll be interning at the Best Friends Animal Society in Utah, which will hopefully launch her career.

Throughout her journey, Jozey has continually updated her Guardian Angels with all the details of attending college. “They truly have become my family,” she said.

The power of community outreach is undeniable and our Valley is among the most generous. Jozey Mitcham’s Guardian Angels have watched her grow into an incredibly poised young woman, all while embarking on their own fulfilling journey.

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Get WEt

Summer sun is practically synonymous with water fun.

And though the sagebrushcovered slopes around Sun Valley may scream “dry,” there’s no shortage of opportunities to paddle, float, swim and fish within a short drive. From roaring rapids and fish-filled streams to hiking to sparkling lakes or splashing around in local parks, kids can get their feet wet in any number of places and ways. >> by stacy whitman and melanie crandall

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World of Toys

kids: craig wolfrom / rafting: courtesy mackay wilderness river trips

hop a board What do you get when you cross a surfboard and a canoe? A stand-up paddleboard—one of the hottest new trends in water sports that has taken Idaho by storm. “Kids love it,” says Bruce Weber of Backwoods Mountain Sports, an outdoor sporting goods store in Ketchum.

“It’s really fun and addictive.”

Paddleboarding doesn’t require much physical strength, so children as young as six or seven typically can do it, notes Jim Smith, owner of Stand Up and Paddle in Boise (supidaho.com). “In most cases, if you can ride a bike, then you can paddleboard,” explains Smith. While older teens may enjoy learning the technique, kids under 14 tend to be more interested in diving off the board and playing splashing games, Smith says. Either way, “they usually have a blast,” he adds.

Having the right equipment is key to making it fun. “The paddle needs to be about 10 inches taller than you are,” Smith points out. “If you’re stuck with one that’s too long, then it’ll be more difficult.” Boards with soft tops are ideal for young people because they’re typically “real floaty,” says Smith, adding “kids can jump off and bang themselves and they won’t get hurt.”

Paddleboards are surprisingly stable, but there’s always a chance that you’ll fall in—so participants should know how to swim. A personal flotation device is recommended for younger kids and less able swimmers.

Getting started: Rent or buy a paddleboard from Backwoods Mountain Sports (backwoodmountainsports.com; 208-726-8818) and haul it up to Pettit or Alturas Lake. Or head straight to the Redfish Lake Lodge Marina (redfishlake.com/marina; 208-774-3536), which boasts an impressive list of rentals, including paddleboards, paddleboats, pontoon boats, kayaks and canoes.

ride the rapids Idaho may be famous for potatoes, but its whitewater is just as legendary. As most river buffs know, our state has more runnable rapids than any other in the lower 48.

And just 60 miles north of Sun Valley lies Stanley—the jumping-off point for some of the coolest whitewater adventures for children ages 4 and up.

River trips on the scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon typically encounter Class 2 and 3 rapids in midsummer, and up to Class 4 in May and the first half of June, says Doug Fenn, owner of White Otter Outdoor Adventures. “It’s a little more exciting during the spring run-off,” explains Fenn, a former teacher at The Community School in Sun Valley. “In July and August, the water drops considerably, but there are still enough waves that you get splashed and the kids have a blast.”

For their first rafting experience, younger children may be best off in an oar boat, where a guide does all the paddling— leaving parents free to assist their little ones. For older kids, a paddle raft can be

Classic Toys for All Ages

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Water Safety Dos & Don'ts Stay in Touch. When in or near the water, younger children should be under “touch supervision”—or within an arm’s length of a grown-up—at all times.

Stay focused. No talking on the phone, texting or turning your back for even a second as long as you’re supervising a child around water.

Get lessons. Formal swimming instruction may lower the risk of drowning for children ages 1 to 4. (But remember: It will not make them “drown proof.”)

Wear a jacket. Children should wear Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) at all times when boating. The jacket should fit snugly and always be properly secured. Kids under age five, particularly those who can’t swim, should have a flotation collar to keep their head upright and their face out of the water.

Hold the beer. Adults should refrain from drinking alcohol when supervising little ones in or near the water.

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10.2 million: Number of kids ages 6 to 17 who fish

row a boat While it may not offer the same thrill as running whitewater, canoeing or kayaking on a crystal blue lake can be a boatload of fun, too. When you’re gliding on the water, you never know what you’ll come across. A secret cove? A family of ducks? For older kids, paddling on flat water can be a great way to hone their skills in

Rafting the Bliss stretch of the Snake River preparation for river trips.

For younger kids, canoes generally offer a stable ride with room for several passengers plus a dry bag full of snacks, sunscreen and other sundries.

Tweens and teens may prefer a one- or two-man kayak. There are different types, and the ones used on flat water are usually less tippy and don’t require a spray skirt or knowing how to Eskimo roll.

Keep your outings short at first—you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew, especially with a little one on board. Regardless of their age, 30 to 60 minutes on the water is about right for kids just starting out. A personal flotation device (PFD) is mandatory regardless of swimming ability. And to avoid a, um, situation, be sure to hit the potty before heading out.

Getting started: Rent a canoe or kayak from the Redfish Lake Lodge Marina (redfishlake. com/marina; 208-774-3536) or Backwoods Mountain Sports (backwoodmountainsports.com; 208-726-8818).

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go fish Think of fly fishing as an older person’s sport? Think again. Kids take to it like a fish to water, says Dave Faltings, head of fly fishing and guide coordinator at Silver Creek Outfitters in Ketchum. Being surrounded by nature, the sound of the water and the promise of hooking a fish can be just as alluring to kids as it is to adults.

And they tend to catch on quickly: Learning to cast is often easier for them than it is for grown-ups.

Beginning anglers tend to

have their eye on the prize—so it’s best to head somewhere where you’re likely to catch a fish. With younger kids, Faltings recommends starting off with a spinning reel and bobber, using salmon eggs or worms as bait at a fish-planted spot like Penny Lake. By the age of nine or 10, many will be ready to start casting with a fly rod. “That’s when they start to get into the technique and begin fitting into waders and boots,” Faltings says.

Teens tend to love it and can get seriously hooked—so watch out.

Be sure to visit the public pools this summer! The Wood River Valley is flush with great pools— put them on your summer check list: 1. BCRD Aquatic Center, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey, 208.578.2273; 2. Zenergy, 245 Raven Road, Ketchum, 208.725.0595; 3. Wood River YMCA, 101 Saddle Road, Ketchum, 208.727.9622; 4. AmericInn, 51 Cobblestone Lane, Hailey, 800.634.3444

rafting & little girl: craig wolfrom / hiking & fIshing: maritt wolfrom

even more fun because they get to help maneuver the boat down the river. Teenagers (age 14 and older) who are strong swimmers may prefer the idea of navigating the river solo in an inflatable kayak.

Getting started: Contact an outfitter such as White Otter Outdoor Adventures (whiteotter. com; 208-788-5005), The River Company (therivercompany.com; 208-788-5775) or Mackay Wilderness River Trips (800-635-5336; mackayriver.com).

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Take a Hike by stacy whitman

Rambling down a dirt trail is a great way to boost your fitness and unplug from the world no matter what your age, but for kids, it can be the ultimate discovery mission. Spotting a lizard sunning on a rock, a hawk circling in the sky or a thundering waterfall can be the definition of cool. And with three different mountain ranges and hundreds of miles of trails, the Sun Valley area is the perfect place to explore. We asked the guys who (literally) wrote the books—Matt Leidecker (dad of a 3- and 5-year-old) and Scott Marchant (father of four, ages 7 to 13)—for their picks of the best hikes based on age and ability.

Easy (ages 5 & under) Sunnyside Trail/ Adams Gulch Close proximity to Ketchum and numerous trail options make the Adams Gulch trail system a local fave. Wee walkers will love chasing grasshoppers down the gently rolling Sunnyside Trail, which winds through sage fields and aspen groves. (2 miles; modest vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive north on Highway 75 for 1.6 miles. Turn left onto Adams Gulch Road and continue 0.9 miles to the trailhead.

Waterfall Trail to Fall Creek Falls A short, easy stroll along a gravel path takes you to a wooden platform overlooking a spectacular 25-foot waterfall. Bring binoculars to look for mountain goats, frequently spotted on mountains to the north. (1.2 miles; 280 ft.

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vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, head east on Sun Valley/Trail Creek Road for 22.5 miles. Turn right at the Wildhorse/Copper Basin turnoff. Go 2.2 miles and turn left at the T-junction for Wildhorse Canyon. Go 3.4 miles to the Left Fork Junction. Turn left and continue 0.4 miles to the trailhead.

Prairie Creek This relatively flat out-and-back weaves through shady forest and sprawling meadows. After 1.6 miles, you’ll hit a small gravel beach that’s a fun destination (and perfect turn-around spot) for fledgling hikers.

Warning: Toddlers may need to be carried part way and over stream crossings. (3.2 miles; modest vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive north on Highway 75 for 18.6 miles. Turn left on Prairie Creek Road and continue 2.6 miles to the trailhead.

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Just one small portion of Greenhorn’s Cow Creek Loop, this short yet diverse loop is dotted with aspens, bridge crossings, wildlife, and, in early- to mid-summer, a dazzling lupine display. (1.5 miles; 463 vertical gain).

Getting there: From Ketchum, drive south on Highway 75 about 5.5 miles to the East Fork stoplight. Head West on Greenhorn Gulch Road and continue 3.7 miles to the parking lot.

intermediate (ages 6 to 9) Baker Lake Bursting with Indian paintbrush and lupine, this colorful hike leads to a stunning troutstocked lake. Fishing, anyone? (3.4 miles; 900 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, go north on Highway 75 for 15 miles.

Turn left onto Baker Creek Road (between mile markers 143 and 144). Continue for 9.3 miles until the road ends.

Chocolate Gulch While the climb up the gulch could pose a challenge to littler legs, kids over 6 should be able to hack it. Up top, they’ll be rewarded with gorgeous wildflowers and views. After the descent, the trail winds back along the Big Wood River. (4.7 miles; 729 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive north on Highway 75 for 6.9 miles. Turn left on Chocolate Gulch Road and park at the end of the road.

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Titus Lake This gentle out-and-back weaves through a shady forest and offers some lovely vistas of the Boulder Mountains and upper Titus drainage.

Warning: Don’t plan to picnic at the lake unless you’re fond of mosquitoes. (3.4 miles; 400 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive north on Highway 75 for 30.1 miles. Just before the Galena summit, turn right and park at the trail sign. Cross the highway to the trailhead.

Left Fork of Fall Valley Creek Fabulous views and a fast-flowing creek make this less-traveled trail fun for kids and worth the drive. Plan to turn around at the junction to Surprise Valley and Moose Valley—but not before finding a shady spot and having a snack. (3.8 miles; 500 ft. vertical gain) Getting there: From Ketchum, go east on Sun Valley/ Trail Creek Road for 22.2 miles. Turn right onto Copper Basin Road (FR 135). After 2 miles, turn right onto Wildhorse Road (FR 136). Follow this well-graded dirt road past the bridge crossing of Wildhorse Creek and turn left on FR 503. Go 0.4 miles to the end of the trailhead.

Happy Trails Thinking of venturing out with a preschooler or toddler? Scott Marchant, author of The Day Hiker’s Guide to Sun Valley & Ketchum , offers these tried-and-true, keep-‘em-smiling tips: 1. Go at his pace. Don’t push your munchkin to walk faster or farther than he wants to—unless you’re prepared to carry him or cope with a meltdown.

Unlike many adults, young children don’t care about miles logged or calories burned, so choose your hike accordingly.

2. Talk up the adventure. A hike? So boring! Instead, try calling it a butterfly hunt, stream hopping or animal tracking.

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3. Keep it interesting.

Take the time to stop and examine rocks and insects, skip stones across the river, or listen to a woodpecker or bird call.

4. Have a party. Plan to break every 15 to 20 minutes for a trailside “party” and surprise him with his favorite snack or a special story.

advanced (ages 10 to 14) Proctor Mountain Loop Don’t count on having the trail to yourself on this popular close-to-town hike. But after seeing the panoramic views from the top, you won’t mind sharing. Caution: The trail has unmarked junctions that can be confusing, so bring a guidebook. (5.6 miles; 1,626 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive east on Sun Valley/Trail Creek Road for 2.8 miles to the Hemingway Memorial.

Taylor Canyon Loop Despite being minutes from Ketchum, this loop with spectacular views of the Boulders, Griffin Butte and the Pios doesn’t get a ton of foot traffic. Don't miss the early summer flowers or fall colors. (4 miles; 1,280 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive north on Highway 75 for 3.4 miles. Turn right on Lake Creek Road and continue 1.5 miles to Taylor Canyon Road. Bear left and go 0.4 miles to the trailhead.

Summit Creek Meandering past beaver ponds, avalanche fields and sheer granite walls, this scenic trail may be a bit of a grind. But those who endure (especially the last 500-foot push to the saddle) are rewarded with a killer view of Devil’s Bedstead. (3.8 miles; 1,592 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive east on Sun Valley/Trail Creek Road. After 9.3 miles, the paved road turns into a wellgraded dirt road. Go another 2.7 miles to Trail Creek Summit. Turn right and park in the large, flat grassy area.

boy hiking: craig wolfrom

Carbonate Mountain Just steps from downtown Hailey, Carbonate, with its sweeping valley views and vibrant spring wildflowers, is understandably popular. Head straight up the ridge (1.1 miles; 1,308 vertical gain) for a thigh-burning hike or walk or bike up the switchbacks (2.1 miles; 1,308 vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive south on Highway 75 to Bullion Street.

Take a right and go 0.4 miles to the trailhead.

make it a “must do.” (7.2 miles, 2,050 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive east on Sun Valley/Trail Creek Road for 12.8 miles.

Turn left onto an unmarked road just before reaching the Park Creek Campground. Go 1.1 miles and turn left at the High Ridge Trail sign.

Go 0.1 mile to the road’s end.

Hyndman Creek to Wildhorse Saddle This hike follows an old mining road thru aspen groves and wildflower meadows before climbing into a spectacular glaciated basin, past a small lake, and up to jawdropping panoramas. The initial 2.3 miles make a great mountain bike ride that can be continued up the switchbacks into Big Basin.

(5.6 miles; 3,768 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, drive south on Highway 75 for 5.5 miles to the East Fork stoplight. Turn left and drive 6 miles on pavement and 1.3 miles on dirt to the Hyndman Creek junction.

Turn left onto Hyndman Creek Road #203 and continue 2.3 miles to the second private drive. Bear left into the creek bottom and left again after crossing the creek. Follow the main road 2.6 miles to the trailhead.

Kane Lake A beautiful but taxing hike to a picture-perfect aqua-blue lake surrounded by precipitous walls and 11,000-ft. peaks. The last mile involves scrambling over rock fields. But it’s worth the trouble, as it places you in the heart of the Pios with lots of nooks and crannies begging for exploration. (3.4 miles; 1,717 ft. vertical gain). Getting there: From Ketchum, head east on Sun Valley/Trail Creek Road for 19.3 miles. Turn right at the Kane Lake sign and continue 4.8 miles to the trailhead (4WD vehicle recommended).

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challenging (ages 15 & up) High Ridge Trail An epic hike with gorgeous canyons, rumbling creeks and steep cliffs. But it’s the breathtaking vistas of surrounding 10,000-ft.-plus peaks that

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FOREST SERVICE PARK / SKI & HERITAGE MUSEUM

Directly across the street from the Guy Coles Skate Park, Rotary Park is one of the most popular reservation parks. With a covered picnic area, tables, BBQ stands, public restrooms, drinking fountains, grassy shaded areas and access to world-class fishing right on the Big Wood River, this park is great for family gatherings and reunions. Part of Ketchum’s Youth

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pump ketchum PUMP PARK Little kids and big kids alike (think 3 year olds to 64 year olds) enjoy this dirt course between First and Second avenues. All that’s needed is a bike, a helmet and a sense of fun (and possibly elbow and knee pads!). Parents can take a load off and relax on the grass while watching little ones cruise around the rolling course. 8th Street (across from Hemingway Elementary School), Ketchum.

skate GUY COLES SKATE PARK Conveniently situated across from the Wood River YMCA en route to Warm Springs.

While this concrete skateground is a bit smaller than its Hailey counterpart, it’s no less fun, and skateboarders of all ages and abilities rock this park, which includes two large bowls, a vertical wall and rails. Older kids cool off afterward with a dip in the Big Wood River, accessible by a side trail. Saddle Road at Warm Springs Road, Ketchum.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS June 11th- August 17th Grades 3+

Youth Activity Guide online at www.ketchumidaho.org Registration May 11th

Providing 35 years of summer programs!

Contact John Kearney jkearney@ketchumidaho.org 208-726-7820

BELLEVUE play BELLEVUE MEMORIAL PARK This park offers natural beauty galore and plenty of shade for picnicking. It’s also the site of a range of summer events, including free Friday Night Movies throughout July and August. Third Street, between Cedar and Elm Streets, Bellevue.

HOWARD PRESERVE A 13-acre preserve along the Big Wood River in Bellevue. Well shaded with mature cottonwood trees, it features a walking path along the river, fishing access, benches and picnic areas. It is also the site of the Haunted Forest at Halloween—a popular annual event. Along Martin Lane (from Broadford Road), Bellevue.

O’DONNELL PARK A large open park focused on athletic fields—soccer, rugby and a baseball field.

Elm Street East and Slaughterhouse Creek Road, Bellevue.

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Fun-filled summer days, Sun Valley style!

FUN-FILLED SUMMER DAYS, SUN VALLEY STYLE!

18 months through 6 years of age Sign up now for Camp Big Wood at the Big Wood School…

June 13-15 Let’s Get Acquainted Camp June 13th—August 24th. Full Day and Half Day optionstoavailable.

June 18–22 * Flower Power Camp 100 Saddle Road, Ketchum 208-726-9053 June 25–29 Let’s Get Cookin’!

July 2–6 Bicycle Parade Week 1: June 13th - 15th Let’s Get Acquainted to Camp Adventures in Arts and Crafts July 9–13 July 16–20 Ecology . . . Love of the Earth!

July 23–27 Summer Olympics . . . Sports of All Sorts July 30–Aug. 3 VBS “Operation Overboard” Flower Power Camp Week 2: June 18th – 22nd Aug. 6–10 “A Sun Valley Summer” Aug. 13–17 Big Wood Hits the Broadway Stage Aug. 20–24 Down on the Farm

Sign up now for CAMP BIG WOOD at the Big Wood School

Week 3: June 25th – 29th Let’s Get Cookin’!

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Hailey play HOP PORTER PARK This sprawling, 4.3-acre fun zone is great for all ages and offers the largest play structure in town, a multifaceted wooden construction (designed with “wish list” input from local school kids) with a suspension bridge, multiple slides and lots of nooks for a rousing game of hide-and-seek. It is also the site of the annual Northern Rockies Folk Festival and numerous summer concerts. A covered group pavilion, with BBQ and picnic tables, offers shade and is popular for events and birthdays. Bullion Street, west of Main Street, Hailey.

LIONS PARK Focused on the athletic fields, this park is always full with organized softball and baseball games at the beautifully-maintained ballfield. Croy Creek Road (across the bridge, just west of Hop Porter park), Hailey.

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LAWRENCE HEAGLE PARK With a large, covered group pavilion, individual picnic areas, playground with slides and swings, public restrooms and plenty of grass, this is Hailey’s most popular park for weddings. Plenty of large trees help create shade and the Big Wood River access, and tennis and basketball courts make this 3.5-acre park popular for all kinds of activities. Della View subdivision, along War Eagle Drive, Hailey.

ROBERTA MCKERCHER PARK Named after local legend Roberta McKercher (news journalist, volunteer and celebrated home chef), this park is most well known for its special events—the Labor Day antique and crafts fair, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival and many others. In the winter months, the park is converted into an outdoor ice rink for local skaters of all ages and abilities. Main Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenue, Hailey.

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Another neighborhood park, this 3.3-acre park is teeming with activity in the large grassy areas that double as athletic fields for youth soccer games on the weekends. Trees, a playground and individual picnic areas help provide shade and activities for family gatherings and events. Deerfield subdivision, accessible from either Eastridge Drive or Chestnut Street, Hailey.

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Wood River frontage with trails, interpretive signage, picnic areas and fantastic fishing access. Accessible from either the Cedar Bend entrance along Cedar Street or the China Gardens main entrance along Aspen Drive, Hailey.

Neighborhood parks KEEFER PARK Hailey’s newest park, Keefer Park, is also the city’s largest at 8.6 acres and is abuzz with athletic events on most evenings and weekends. Amenities include restroom facilities, soccer/rugby fields, a softball field, basketball courts, a pavilion and playground. Central Woodside subdivision, at the intersection of Laurelwood and Moonlight Drive, Hailey.

FOXMOOR PARK A neighborhood park that has a play structure, athletic fields and individual picnic areas. Foxmoor subdivision near Wood River High School, Eastridge Drive, Hailey.

A sprawling dirt course (designed to use a rider’s momentum rather than pedaling to maneuver through the track) that wraps along the side and behind the Blaine County Aquatic Center—which is part of the BCRD SportScape and offers a regular and kiddiesized pool, a toddler playground, climbing wall over the big kid pool, snack bar, party rental space, leisure cabanas and palapa umbrellas and two sand volleyball courts next door. It all adds up to great fun for the whole family—especially big kids looking for more adventure! 1050 Fox Acres Road (across from the Community Campus), Hailey.

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Youth Adventure Summer Camp Our program develops lifelong skills through action-based adventures and emphasizes fun, safety, and respect for the outdoors and each other.

Youth Ages 8-12 Eight Weekly Camp Sessions: Monday thru Friday June 25 - August 17 Youth Ages 6-8 June 11-22 camp highlights:

Biking, rafting, climbing, horseback riding, paddleboarding, swimming, exploring, learning, making new friends

skate HAILEY SKATE & RODEO PARK Located near the airport, this feature-rich skate park (designed and built by Dreamland Skateparks and ridden by the master himself, Tony Hawk, along with Shaun White, in July 2003) was recently expanded and features a full radius concrete pipe, roll-in with handrails and an oh-so-cool vibe. Considered one of the best parks in the region, the Hailey Skate Park is best for kids ages 10 and up.

Hailey Skate Park is part of a multi-phase, $6 million master planned park that is proposed to encompass the outdoor arena and rodeo grounds, with future plans for Hailey Ice Rink and a visitor’s center/interpretive center for Hailey. Main Street /Hwy. 75 (next to the rodeo grounds), Hailey.

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Wondering what to do? Enjoy our fabulous guide to camps and activities. And read our profiles of some Valley leaders who are excelling in their areas of interest. So get inspired and get going!

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Ages: 3 months–5 years Dates: June 1-September 3 Sun Valley Resort sunvalley.com 208.622.2135

9. Summer Camp Little River Preschool enjoy hiking at camps like zenergy's Summer Kids Camp

summer camp...this list of

all-inclusive summer camps is a great way to get it all in!

1. 4-H Youth June Summer Camp University of Idaho Extension Ages: 8-12 Dates: June 18-20 Minidoka County, 85 Baseline Rd., Rupert 208.788.5585

2. a sun valley summer Camp Big Wood Ages: 18 months–6 years Dates: August 13-17 100 Saddle Rd, Ketchum 208.726.9053

3. BCRD Day Camp Blaine Country Rec. Dist.

Ages: 5-11 Dates: June-August A comprehensive program including activities such as swimming, archery, creativity, outdoor games and more.

Special morning programs include tennis, bike skills at the pump track and kids fitness.

1050 Fox Acres Rd. at the Community Campus, Hailey bcrd.org 208.578.2273

4. Camp Sawtooth Ages: Grades 3-12 Dates: June 24-July 27 campsawtooth.org 208.726.1155

5. Dare/PAL Ages: 9-16 Dates: June-August A summer activities day camp with everything from swimming, fishing and golf to rafting overnights and Redfish days. Sponsored by the Police Activities League and Blaine County Sheriff’s Office.

210 S. First Ave., Hailey 208.788.7080

6. Elkhorn Kid’s Camp Ages: 4-10 Dates: June-August elkhornkidscamp.com 208.622.2777

7. Galena Youth Adventure Camp Galena Lodge Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-August 17

Ages: 3-6 Dates: June-August 511 S. Main St., Hailey 208.788.7702

10. Summer Camp Miss Laura’s Child Care Ages: 2-8 Dates: June-August 900 N. Leadville Ave., Ketchum misslauras.com 208.928.7428

11. Summer Kids Camp Zenergy Health Club & Spa Ages: 4-8 Dates: June 11-August 24 From arts and crafts, swimming, tennis, yoga, squash, music, fishing, martial arts, kayaking, golf, Zumba, acting, gymnastics, hiking, science projects.

245 Raven Rd., Ketchum zenergyatthunderspring.com 208.725.0595 x 170

25-29), Holiday Hoopla (July 2-6), Awesome Art (July 9-13), Wet N’ Wild (July 16-20), Outdoor Adventures (July 23-27), Hooked on Fishing (July 3-August 3), Creative Cooking (Aug 6-10), Digital Design (August 13-17), Mountain Madness (August 20-24) and Summer Rewind (August 27-31).

101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

13. Youth Summer Day Camp at Sun Valley Sun Valley Resort Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 1-September 3 Activities include: gondola rides, swimming, paddle boarding, ice skating, putting green and many more fun Sun Valley activities.

Sun Valley Company sunvalley.com 208.622.2135

14. Youth Camps Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 3-8 Dates: June-August Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

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12. YMCA Day Camp Wood River YMCA Ages: 5-7 and 8-11 Dates: June 11-August 31 Field trips, swimming, climbing and more. Pre-care starts at 8:30am and after-care extends until 6pm. Session themes include Summer Start Up (June 11-15), All Through Time (June 18-22), Robotic Revolution (June 2012 issue :35

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Offering horseback riding, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming in alpine lakes, hot springs, rock climbing and an overnight in a yurt. galenalodge.com 208.726.4010

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Age: 18 School: Wood River High School Pets: A Golden Retriever named Elvis Groups: Sun Valley Summer Symphony, The B Tones and many others Styles: Classical vocal training, guitar, bass, percussion and piano Ketchum’s Nathan Kniffen is something of a musical prodigy, though he’d probably cringe at the use of the word. Nathan’s one of those people who found his gift early in life, embracing and enjoying it for its own sake. He’s a vocal student and musician, and participates in almost a dozen different musical programs and groups.

How did you get into singing? Was there one breakthrough moment or did it develop over time?

In the second grade, the school district gave a musical aptitude test and I scored in the 99th percentile—the highest in the district. From there I started slowly. I sang in the choir and experimented with some instruments.

Then in sixth grade, I took up the guitar and drums at the same time. That’s when it really took off. I taught myself bass and took up piano lessons. In my freshman year, I jumped into singing with R.L. (R.L. Rowsey, School of Music Artistic Director) and joined the B Tones.

Now I’m also in an all-men’s singing group. I’m in a total of 11 different groups.

Wow, how do you do it all?

It’s a lot of juggling. I focus on whatever group has the next performance.

Which discipline is your favorite?

Guitar is my specialty. I’ve taken to that the most. But it’s hard to compare to say Drum Line, where I ‘m the captain. I play the snare drum. It’s different instrumentation so it’s difficult to make a comparison. And a vocal performance is a much different sensation than a guitar performance.

Can you describe the sensation you get from vocal performing? Any instrument can show emotion to an audience. More than anything, singing does that. You’re speaking the music. It’s a lot more intimate; it’s you—you are the instrument.

It’s the most personalized. Growing up and watching videos of Metallica and Led Zeppelin, guitar for me is more about feeling like a rock star. It’s exciting. It’s fast.

It’s in your face.

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Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 ketchumidaho.org 208.726.7820

Ages: Grades 5-8 Dates: June 25-28 Students will be introduced to the art of storytelling, storyboarding and filmmaking.

Each student will leave the class with a finished film they have directed and edited and with skills to make future films. Students will have access to school cameras and computers. No prior experience is necessary.

Sun Valley Campus communityschool.org 208.622.3955

6. Art & Music Camp Teddy Bear Corner Ages: 2-10 690 S. Main, Hailey teddybearcornerpreschool.com 208.788.1955

7. Awesome Art YMCA Ages: 5-7, 8-11 Dates: July 9-13 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

8. Circus Arts Camp The Mountain School

art and music...from playing the violin and jamming in a rock band to painting ceramics and performing in a play. art

1. ADVENTURES IN ARTS AND CRAFTS Camp Big Wood Ages: 18 months–6 years Dates: July 9-13 100 Saddle Rd., Ketchum 208.726.9053

2. Art Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 6-10 Dates to be determined Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

3. Art Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Discover and explore many

diverse ways to be creative through drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Let creativity shine.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

4. Art, Farm & Wilderness The Mountain School Ages: 6-8 Dates: July 9-12; July 16-19; August 6-9; August 13-16 Intro to flute and percussion, storytelling, sculpture, painting, drawing, poetry writing, gardening and animal care, wilderness games‌and of course trips to the river!

100 Mustang Ln, Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170

Ages: 4-6 Dates: July 10-12, July 17-19 Children may make alder stilts and beanbags, learn to juggle and make felt clown noses. Have fun with balance challenges, scavenger hunts and so much more!

100 Mustang Ln., Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170

9. Digital Design YMCA Ages: 5-7, 8-11 Dates: June 25-29 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

10. Japanese Arts with zoey pierce Petite Picasso Ages: 6-12 Dates: July 16-19 Exploring origami, Sumigashi (using floating ink on water), creating tea cups for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, studying "The Great Wave" print and doing printmaking, image transfers and working with Sumi-e inks to make scrolls.

460 East 1st St., Ketchum ketchumkidsart.com 208.720.1574

12. Native American Arts Camp Petite Picasso Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 9-12 Create leather pouches, dreamcatchers, totem animals, feather hair clips, sage smudge sticks and more. The last day we will spend time with an elder of the Mohawk tribe who will share stories, drumming, and a blessing gift with you!

460 East 1st St., Ketchum ketchumkidsart.com 208.720.1574

13. Paper Making The Mountain School Ages: 4-6 Dates: July 31-August 2 100 Mustang Ln., Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170

14. Summer Art Camp Sun Valley Center for the Arts Ages: 7-10 Dates: July 16-20; July 23-27, The Center, Hailey 314 Second Ave. S., Hailey sunvalleycenter.org 208.726.9491

15. Warrior Arts Camps Sawtooth Martial Arts Ages: 6+ Dates: June 19-22, July 17-20 Martial Arts, archery and art are brought together to 2012 issue :37

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16. World of Felting The Mountain School Ages: 4-6 Dates: August 14-16 Learn the craft of felting!

Use beautiful wool roving to create colorful felted balls, cat toys or felted flower pins.

Learn wet and needle felting methods and take home sweet gifts for your family!

100 Mustang Ln., Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170 ceramics

17. back to the futurE Boulder Mountain Clayworks Ages: 3-18 Dates: July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-27; July 30-August 3; August 6-10 What will the world look like in 50 years? Lets make space vehicles, Martian Masks, musical instruments and space houses at our clay camp.

471 E. 10th St., #B, Ketchum bouldermtnclay.com 208.726.4484

18. ceramics painting The Bead Shop "Plus" / Bella Cosa Studios Ages: 5+ Dates: By appointment

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19. Clay Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Explore different techniques and a variety of clay types.

Visit local ceramists in their studios and critique clay as art in several Ketchum galleries.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

20. Painting Ceramics Local Color Ages: All Ages Dates: Open. No reservations needed.

Paint your own ceramics!

Great for parties and showers, and kids of all ages are welcome. Please call for hours and walking directions!

160 4th Street W., Ketchum 208.726.2788 cooking

21. let's get cookin' Camp Big Wood Ages: 18 months–6 years Dates: June 25-29 100 Saddle Rd., Ketchum 208.726.9053

22. Culinary Camp: Baking Series Petite Picasso Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 19-21

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Great for aspiring chefs! We will focus on baking trends from TV and the catering world. Cupcakes, fondant, cake pops, jar cakes, chocolate making, push pop cakes, designer cookies and more!

460 East 1st St., Ketchum ketchumkidsart.com 208.720.1574

23. Creative Cooking YMCA Ages: 5-7, 8-11 Dates: June 25-29 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

24. Little Chefs Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Create unique culinary delights each day—take home the "recipe of the day."

Use reading, math and our five senses.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

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25. Jewelry Making The Bead Shop "Plus" / Bella Cosa Studios Ages: 5+ Dates: Open, No reservations needed.

Creativity has no limits— make a special necklace, bracelet or earrings! Don't miss painting ceramics and working with clay at Bella Cosa Studios! We provide the tools, YOU are the designer!

7 Bullion St., Hailey 208.788.6770 music

26. Audio Architects YMCA Ages: 9-11 Dates: July 9-12; July 16-19; July 30-August 2 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

27. Audio Architects YMCA Ages: 12-16 Dates: July 9-12; July 16-19; July 30-August 2 Learn how to make music movies and animations.

101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

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teach life skills and character development.

613 N. River St., hailey thegatewaysv.com 208.720.6088

Ages: 8-14 Dates: August 20-24 Create amazing fashion items such as cut-off jeans with lace, purses, neon shirts and jewelry. Combine it with performance based music instruction with fun '80s pop songs with Mitzi Mecham.

460 East 1st St., Ketchum ketchumkidsart.com 208.720.1574 performing arts

29 28. Great Basin Jazz Camp CSI College 4 Kids Ages: 15+ Dates: July 9-13 315 Twin Falls Ave, Twin Falls greatbasinjazzcamp.com 208.733.9554

29. Guitar Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 7-9 Dates: July 22-27 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley 208.788.0897

30. Music & Rhythm Camp with Tom Nash SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Fun interaction with others through music and rhythm activities. Learn about instruments, how they work and construct musical instruments.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

31. Music Camp The Music House Ages: All Ages Dates: Open, by appointment Erin Mungall of The Music House offers private lessons, summer camps, small group

lessons, Suzuki method, and O'Connor method for all ages! the-music-house.org 208.721.8248

32. Music Fest CSI College 4 Kids Ages: 12-18 Dates: June 25-29 315 Twin Falls Ave., Twin Falls communityed.csi.edu 208.733.9554

33. Summer Music Program Music n’ Me Ages: 3-18 Dates: Sessions June-August 301 1st Ave. S., Hailey 208.788.3348

34. Summer Music Workshops Sun Valley Summer Symphony Ages: Grades 1-12 Dates: July 30-August 3 The Sun Valley Summer Symphony (SVSS) annually hosts the Sun Valley Summer Music Workshops during the first week of its season for elementary, middle and high school students. svsummersymphony.org 208.578.5464

36. big wood hits the broadway stage Camp Big Wood Ages: 18 months–6 years Dates: August 13-17 100 Saddle Rd., Ketchum 208.726.9053

37. CAMP LITTLE LAUGHS Camp Sawtooth Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: August 5-10 Drama, music, mime, improv, costumes, makeup, set design & construction, sports, arts & crafts, recreation, hiking and campfires.

208.726.9124

38. Company B Summer Performing Arts Day Camp St. Thomas Playhouse Dates: June 11-23 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum stthomassunvalley.org 208.726.5349

40. Laughing Stock Theater Ages: 3-18 120 Turf Dr., Ketchum 208.726.3576

41. Summer Performing Arts Conservatory Camp Camp Perkins Ages: 10-18 Dates: June 25-30 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

42. Summer Stages nexStage Theater Ages: 4-7, 8-16 Dates: July 2-20 A 3-week day camp with classes on acting, improvisation, art, stage combat, dance and music.

120 S. Main Street, Ketchum nexstagetheater.org 208.726.9124

43. Theatre Camp CSI College 4 Kids Ages: 8-18 Dates: July 9-13 315 Twin Falls Ave., Twin Falls communityed.csi.edu 208.733.9554 photography

44. Photography Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 5-8 Dates: July 22-27 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

39. Junior Theatre Camp CSI College 4 Kids Ages: 5-8 Dates: July 12-13 315 Twin Falls Ave., Twin Falls communityed.csi.edu 208.733.9554

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45. Reading & Storytelling Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Fun with phonics. Write or dictate and illustrate stories.

Summer word bingo to expand vocabulary.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818 video

46. Video 101 YMCA Ages: 12-16 Dates: July 9-12; July 16-19 July 30-August 2 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

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47. Video Editing intro Mountain Adventure Tours Ages: 7-10 Dates: August 13-16 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005 writing

48. Creative Writing The Community School Ages: Grades 6-8 Dates: August 6-10 Create new and fun stories.

We work on structure, description and editing, while reading wonderful examples of great writing and playing fun writing games!

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49. Cabin Writers The Cabin Ages: Grades 3-4, 5-6 Dates: August 6-10 Discover how art, music, nature, and your own inner voice lead you to stories and poems that only you can write. In conjunction with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts.

314 Second Ave. S., Hailey thecabinidaho.org 208.331.8000

50. Idaho Writing Camps CSI College 4 Kids Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-15 315 Twin Falls Ave., Twin Falls communityed.csi.edu 208.733.9554

51. Writing Camps at SVCA The Cabin Ages: Grades 3-4 Dates: August 6-10 Engage the five senses and play with language as a path to writing imaginative poems and stories. You’ll visit nearby parks, and learn fun activities to jumpstart your writing.

314 Second Ave. S., Hailey thecabinidaho.org 208.331.8000

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52. Woodworking Camp The Mountain School Ages: 9-12 Dates: July 23-26; July 30-August 2 Woodworking camps provide a great opportunity to learn how to be a craftsman.

Students have the opportunity to work on a community project for the farm or garden—with projects like tool boxes, garden signs, treasure boxes, a working go-cart and a beautiful farm stand.

100 Mustang Ln., Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170

53. Woodworking Camp Petite Picasso Ages: 8-14 Dates: August 14-16 Local furniture craftsman Wes Walsworth teaches woodworking basics without the heavy equipment of a shop. Using new and reclaimed wood, found objects, nature woods, driftwood and more, kids learn to make picture frames, a small stool, side table, a birdhouse, and more!

460 East 1st St., Ketchum ketchumkidsart.com 208.720.1574

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moyo tian • movement Age: 14 School: The Community School Siblings: Older brother, Averell Pets: A cat named Hermione Company: Footlight Dance Studio Styles: Ballet, Jazz, Modern Born in Singapore, Moyo Tian moved to the Valley when she was just two. A gifted student, last summer Moyo took part in the highly acclaimed John Hopkins’ Center for Talented Youth. She is also a gifted dancer.

Moyo has danced throughout the Wood River Valley, including performances at local schools each winter.

How long have you been dancing? Since I was four, but I only took Ballet through the sixth grade. In seventh grade I started taking Jazz and Modern and I really enjoy the variety. Dancing has always been there and I don’t know what I’d do without it.

Does dancing come naturally for you? It doesn’t come extremely naturally at all. I definitely have to work at it. There are days when I don’t want to dance, but I always come out happy that I have.

How often do you dance? Three days a week, twice a day and we do some Pilates.

Do you enjoy performing? It’s fun to perform and we really get to bond between dances. We have a really close company.

We’re not a competitive dance team so I like that we have to work together and be a team, but still have moments to show off your individual talent.

What’s your favorite class in school? I’m kind of a math nerd.

I’m very science and math oriented in school.

Not so much artistic driven, which is one of the things I like about dance, it’s so precise.

Do you have any other sports or hobbies? I play on the volleyball team and I want to go out for track. I used to ski race and I also love to cook and bake.

Favorite Book?

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card.

Favorite "kids" food?

Animal Crackers and I like Asian food. I love when we go back to Singapore because there’s so much food there. But my mom is from Oklahoma so I like a lot of American food, too. -Mike McKenna

Favorite ice cream?

Girl Scout’s Thin Mint Cookie ice cream!

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6. Dance Camp CSI College 4 Kids Ages: 12+ Dates: July 15, July 27 315 Twin Falls Ave., Twin Falls communityed.csi.edu 208.733.9554

7. Junior & Senior Ballet Sun Valley Ballet School Ages: Grades 5-12 Dates: August 13-24 Corner of Main and Silver, Hailey sunvalleyballet.com 208.806.1441

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movement...try and get a kid to sit still, especially on a summer day. No way! Kids love to move, dance, poke their siblings and run around.

Here are some choices to keep your kid moving. creative

1. Mindful Movement for Kids Mindful Movement Ages: 3 months–6 years Dates: Wednesdays in August mindfulmovement4kids.com 208.721.0444

3. Ballet Kinder, 1 & 2 Sun Valley Ballet School Ages: 4-9 Dates: June 18-29; July 30-August 10 Corner of Main and Silver, Hailey sunvalleyballet.com 208.806.1441

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2. August Dance Refresher Footlight Dance Centre Ages: 12-adult Dates: August 16-21 A weeklong intensive program that takes place prior to school starting.

Intermediate and advanced dancers have a chance to refresh their skills.

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4. Ballet 3 & 4 Sun Valley Ballet School Ages: Grades 3-4 Dates: June 18-29; July 30-August 10 Corner of Main and Silver, Hailey sunvalleyballet.com 208.806.1441

5. DANCE camp Footlight Dance Centre Ages: Grades 2-4 Dates: July 9-13; July 30-August 3 Includes a study of anatomy,

dance history and crafts.

1050 Fox Acres Road and Grange Hall, Hailey 131 W. 4th St., Ketchum footlightdancecentre.com 208.578.5462

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9. Camp Boing!

Wood River Gymnastics Academy Ages: 3-12 Dates: June-August Camp Boing! is Blaine County’s premier adventure into the joy of sport, the fun of creative expression and the wonder of the outdoors.

81 Martin Ln., Bellevue wrgymnastics.com 208.928.6199

Footlight Dance Centre A place to find joy in movement, for over 30 years Footlight Dance Centre has offered classes for four-years-old to adults in Creative Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop. Besides their popular free educational dance performances for Blaine County Schools each February, Footlight offers summer workshops including: DANCEcamp, a one-week camp for students entering grades 2-4; Cecchetti Ballet, for serious ballet dancers ages 9-plus; Summer Ballet & Pilates for ages 12-plus; and a Fall Dance Refresher in August for intermediate and advanced dancers.

ballerinas courtesy sun valley ballet school

8. Just Dance for Juniors!

CSI College 4 Kids

Ages: 6-14 Dates: August 6-10 This camp includes a mixed variety of many activities— especially having fun in the sun! All Spirit n' Motion camps include field trips, LOTS of gymnastics—including learning new routines, games, crafts, hikes, Zumba, and water play.

3950 Woodside Blvd., Hailey spiritnmotion.com 208.720.4306

angels: courtesy sun valley ballet school

11. Gymnastics in the Mountains Spirit n' Motion Ages: 6-14 Dates: July 9-13 This summer camp includes gymnastics combined with art and nature!

3950 Woodside Blvd., Hailey spiritnmotion.com 208.720.4306

12. gymnastics-Loving Summer Arts camp Spirit n' Motion Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 18-22 Summer camp includes gymnastics, dance, music, theater and arts all combined!

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3950 Woodside Blvd., Hailey spiritnmotion.com 208.720.4306 martial arts

13. soo bahk do Sawtooth Martial Arts Ages: 5+ Dates: June-August 613 N. River St., Hailey thegatewaysv.com 208.720.6088

14. taekwondo YMCA Ages: All Ages Welcome Dates: June-August 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

15. warrior arts camp The Gateway Ages: 6+ Dates: June-August 613 N. River St., Hailey thegatewaysv.com 208.720.6088

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16. Yoga Atkinson Park Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 ketchumidaho.org 208.726.7820

17. Zen Camp: Yoga & Art Petite Picasso Ages: 8-12 Dates: July 23-26 Each day begins with yoga and meditation led by HansMukh Khalsa. Various art projects are led by Marie Stewart with tribal dot painting and Deida with alternative eco-art nature projects.

460 East 1st St., Ketchum ketchumkidsart.com 208.720.1574

Spirit n' Motion Spirit n’ Motion Athletic School prides itself on providing the Wood River community a safe and positive environment for individuals to develop themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and morally through cheerleading, gymnastics, stunting, jumping, dancing, and fitness.

Spirit n’ Motion is now offering full gymnastics and cheerleading programs in their state-of-the-art facility and the first class is always free! With a goal of teaching respect, sportsmanship, selfesteem, self-discipline, selfconfidence and leadership skills, Spirit n’ Motion offers the largest gymnastics facility in the Valley, including a trampoline, uneven bars, vault, balance beams, parallel bars, pommel horse, rings and a high bar. At Spirit n’ Motion they love what they do, and can’t wait to share their expertise with you!

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10. Celebrating "Fun in the Sun" Gymnastics camp Spirit n' Motion

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lily gillespie • equine Age: 16 School: The Community School Siblings: Older sister, Emily, younger brother, Thomas Pets: Quarterhorse, Wellington, and two border terriers, Macy and Mackay Styles: Hunter/Jumper rom the Old West F wagon days to being home to America’s most beloved dressage horse, Brentina, of Hailey’s River Grove Farm, the Wood River Valley has a long and distinguished history in equestrian endeavors. It’s a tradition proudly being carried on by local riders like Lily Gillespie.

Gillespie, who lives north of Ketchum, is considered to be one of the best young hunter/jumper equestrians in Idaho.

How long have you been riding horses?

Since second grade.

My older sister was riding so I asked if I could ride, too.

What are your greatest achievements so far? I’m the Idaho Hunter Jumper Association state champion in 2’6” jumpers and reserve champion in 2’9” jumpers.

What horse do you ride for competitions? I always ride Wellington. He’s a seven-year-old quarterhorse trained by Lorraine Wilcox.

Where do you usually ride? The Lucky 13 Ranch in Hailey and I love to ride outdoors whenever I can.

Is horseback riding your passion? I love riding in general. If I don’t jump for like a week I get antsy and bored. (Life) just isn’t as exciting. I enjoy competing, too.

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Do you have any favorite riders? Top level riders like Beezie Maddon.

Any tips for young or new riders? Be patient.

What’s your favorite flavor ice cream?

Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie frozen yogurt.

Who is your hero? My older sister.

What’s your favorite “kids” food? Mac and cheese, especially at The Cornerstone in Ketchum.

What’s your motto?

Be myself. Be happy.

Go with the flow.

Do you participate in any other sports?

I dance with the Sun Valley Ballet School.

Favorite movie?

“Black Beauty” and “Center Stage.”

Favorite book? The Hunger Games and The Glass Castle.

Favorite musician?

Adele, Kelly Clarkson.

Place you’d most like to visit? Italy and Argentina.

-Mike McKenna

child on horse: courtesy sagebrush equine training center for the handicapped / horse jumping: courtesy lucky 13

In equine lingo, the different styles of riding are known as "disciplines"—English (dressage, eventing, hunter/jumper) or Western (cutting, reigning, rodeo, Western pleasure). To get an introduction, consider viewing one of these events: Mackay Rodeo June 15-17 Mackay, Idaho 208.879.2344

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The Event Derby at Rafter K July 1 Bellevue, Idaho idahodressageandeventing.org

within one hour and Days of the Old West Rodeo trot / canter within July 2, 3, 4 24 hours

equine...from hunters and

jumpers to leisure rides, here's your horse-related roundup.

1. Two Hearts North 4-H Horse Camp Amy Federko Ages: 8-18 208.788.5585

2. autumn hills farm Teresa Engelhart Ages: All Ages Dates: Year-round Dressage/Hunters/Jumpers 208.720.5903

3. cottonwood creek farm Kim Koch Sagebrush Arena Ages: All Ages Dates: Year-round River Grove Farm Private lessons for all levels.

Hunters/Jumpers 100 Let ‘er Buck Rd., Hailey 208.720.4042

4. Figge Farms Scott Martin Western Cutting Bellevue martincuttinghorses.com 541.848.7679

5. Horse & Youth Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 5-12 Dates: June-August

Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

6. Kelly Cole Sagebrush Arena Ages: All Ages 100 Let ‘er Buck Rd., Hailey 208.788.9613 ext.103

7. Kids Horse Summer Day Camp River Sage Stables Ages: 7 -11 Dates: Year-round Western and English lessons.

20 Prairie Sun Rd., Bellevue riversagestables.co 208.720.7749

8. Kristy Pigeon Sagebrush Arena Ages: All Ages 100 Let ‘er Buck Rd., Hailey 208.788.9636

9. Lucky 13 Ranch Lorraine Wilcox Ages: All Ages Dates: Year-round 162 S. Hiawatha Dr., Hailey 208.788.9237 lucky13ranchidaho.com

10. Mia Edsall Ages: All Ages

Jumping, Eventing and Dressage.

Bellevue 208.720.4414

11. Sarah Berkowitz Bell Mountain Farm, Hailey Ages: All Ages 208.316.1212

12. Suzie Q Ranch, Picabo Thomas Buck Western Cutting 208.788.8111

13. swiftsure ranch Ages: 3-21 Dates: Year-round 100 Let’er Buck Rd., Hailey swiftsureranch.org 208.578.9111

14. trudy peterson Bell Mountain Farm

Hailey Rodeo Grounds sawtoothrangers.org

Lucky 13 Summer Fun Shows August 11-12 & 18-19 Hailey, Idaho lucky13ranchidaho.com The Blaine County Fair August 8-11 Carey, Idaho 208.788.5585 Hunter Pace Event September 16 Rafter K Bellevue, Idaho idahodressageandeventing.org Dummy Roping Clinic at –B Ranch February Picabo, Idaho Wood River Extreme SkiJoring March Bellevue, Idaho woodriveresja.com

Ages: All Ages Western Beginners Hailey 208.481.2551

15. winter sun ranch Heather McMahan & Sue Martin Ages: All Ages 208.471.0346

horse bites

1. Horses are measured in hands (hh). A hand is four inches. 2. The hairs from a horse’s tail are used to make the bows for cellos and violins. 3.

Horses have bigger eyes than any other mammal that lives on land. 4. Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up. 5. Horses gallop at around 44 kph (27 mph).

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harry weekes • science Age: 43 Family: Wife, Hillary, and three children, Georgia, Penelope and Simon Pets: A dog, two cats, a smattering of fish and an ever-expanding flock of chickens Occupation: Head of The Sage School 11/12 Grade Team teacher

fter teaching biolA ogy and science for nearly two decades at The Community School, which was founded by his parents, Harry founded The Sage School in Hailey three years ago. The 6th through 12th grade school is committed to adolescents, experiential education, and developing self-awareness through community action and humanitarian and ecological responsibility.

You’re a very passionate educator. Did you always want to be a teacher? I never intended to teach. I’m as much of an accidental teacher as you’ll ever find. My former biology high school teacher asked me to sub for him and it was just a good fit for me.

What’s the key to being a good teacher? It's cliché, but it's really about paying attention to the students. When you know where they are mentally, emotionally, physically and socially then you can help them engage the content and curriculum. Then they can really learn.

Enrollment and applications to the school have been skyrocketing. What’s been the key to your success?

People think of learning as only a cognitive experience but it’s much more than that; it’s emotional, it’s physical. Kids want to explore and we let them explore.

As humans we’re natural tinkerers and that’s why a lot of our projects are hands-on.

So the kids are hav-

ing good experiences here and are telling others about it. We also get seen. The students here are getting out and are active in the community.

Is the Wood River Valley a good place for education? We’re lucky to have such a culturally rich community and we explore it. We want our kids to be doing meaningful work here.

Favorite motto? Never hurry. Never rest.

Favorite ice cream?

Häagen-Daz coffee. I have to watch myself.

I could eat a whole pint in one sitting.

Do you have any heroes? David Orr from Oberlin College who wrote, ‘‘Earth in Mind.’’ Jim Henson, Gary Larson and Gene Rodenberry What do you like to do when you’re not working? I like to walk, to draw, to water color, to write, to cook, to read. I love playing with my wife and kids.

Do you play any sports? Hockey. I used to play for the Suns.

Favorite ”kids” food?”

All of them. I’m a dad.

I like pizza crusts and left over mac and cheese and Chicken Dinos. I like it all.

-Mike McKenna

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5. Expeditions in Math & Science The Community School

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Ages: Grades 6-8 Dates: August 13-17 Middle school students will explore and extend fundamental math and science concepts through projects, experiments and games. Join Community School 7th grade science and math teacher Travis Vandenburgh and Middle School Director and math guru Ben Pettit for a week of math and science that will resonate throughout the school year.

Sun Valley Campus communityschool.org 208.622.3955

6. Farm Camp SteppingStone Preschool

science...gardens and bugs and forces of

nature are intriguing to kids of all ages. Science camp is not for nerds anymore.

1. 4-H Natural Resources Camp University of Idaho Extension Ages: 12-14 Dates: June 25-30 Ketchum 208.788.5585

2. Bug Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 This camp is perfect for curious kids who love all things squirmy, crawly and winged!

Learn about bug habits and habitats and observe a large variety of bugs.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

3. Dinosaur Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Travel back in time to discover many amazing facts about these fascinating creatures.

Learn about, make and erupt

your own volcano.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

4. ERC EcoCamps Environmental Resource Center Ages: Grades 4-7 Dates: 3 Sessions, from July 16-August 10 Prints on the Land (July 16-20) explores those who have gone before—from Native Americans to Basque sheepherders. Learn how they survived in the wild and their connection to the land. Forces of Nature (July 23-27) examines the creative and destructive effects of wind, water, fire and ice. Learn how to read the impact of volcanoes, earthquakes, wildfire, glaciers, rivers and wind on our landscape.

Flight School (August 6-10) immerses campers in the world of feathers and beaks as EcoCamp becomes a

bird banding station in conjunction with Idaho Bird Observatory researchers.

Central Idaho 4-H Camp at Prairie Creek, 17 miles north of Ketchum ercsv.org 208.726.4333

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Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Explore many different types of farms. Learn about specific farm animals and crops.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

7. Garden Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Learn plant science, create seed and flower art and plant

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13. Nature Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Gain a lasting appreciation for nature and a lifelong interest in caring for the earth. Learn the concepts of thinking green and leaving no trace. Outdoors adventures and hands-on learning.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

14. nature & science camps Sawtooth Botanical Garden

flowers to take home. Observe plants growing around our neighborhood and in the wild.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

8. Garden Essence Camp The Mountain School Ages: 4-6 Dates: August 7-9 100 Mustang Ln., Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170

9. I Love Animals Mountain Adventure Tours Ages: 7-10 Dates: July 9-12 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005

10. Mad Scientist Chemistry Camp The Community School Ages: Grades 5-9 Dates: July 20-August 2; August 6-9 48:

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Students will learn how to conduct experiments safely, use lab equipment, learn different experimental procedures and gain an understanding of chemical concepts. Some of the experiments will include: How do fireworks work? Build Your Own Solar Cell, MicroMole Rockets, and The Wacky World of Polymers.

Sun Valley Campus communityschool.org 208.622.3955

11. Mini Symphony of the Senses Mountain Adventure Tours Ages: 4-6 Dates: July 9-12 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005

12. Mother Nature Camp Petite Picasso Ages: 6-12

Ages: 4-10 Dates: June-August 11 Gimlet Rd., Ketchum sbgarden.org 208.726.9358

15. Outdoor Nature Camp Teddy Bear Corner Ages: 2-10 690 S. Main, Hailey teddybearcornerpreschool.com 208.788.1955

16. primitive wilderness camp The Mountain School Ages: 9-12 Dates: July 16-19; August 6-10; August 13-17 100 Mustang Ln., Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170

17. Robotic Revolution YMCA Ages: 5-7, 8-11 Dates: June 25-29 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

18. Science Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

19. Super Science Camp Camp Big Wood Ages: 18 months-6 years Dates: June 13-August 24 100 Saddle Rd., Ketchum 208.726.9053

20. Water/Science Camp SteppingStone Preschool Ages: 2-5 Dates: June 11-August 24 Explore water in all it's forms through many hands-on activities. Conduct water experiments and create art with water.

300 6th St. W., Ketchum 208.726.5818

the Mountain School Truly one of the Valley’s most unique schools, The Mountain School is offering six weeks worth of exciting specialty camps beginning July 9th! The three, four or five day camps are theme driven and tailored for specific age groups from 4-12 year olds.

Each camp will include elements of art and their farm and garden. Children will have time to explore the school’s beautiful farm setting, including spending time with their bunnies, goats and miniature horses, working in their organic gardens and enjoying age appropriate water activities and nature trails.

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Dates: July 30-August 2 Kids will create works of art using found objects such as willows, flowers, rocks, driftwood, moss and more!

Projects such as weaving, paper making, wildflower collage, woodland signs and more.

460 East 1st St., Ketchum ketchumkidsart.com 208.720.1574

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juan salamanca • sports Age: 39 Family: Wife, Cecilia, and three children, Omar, Edgar and Andrés Occupation: Dual Immersion Teacher at Hailey Elementary, Youth Soccer Coach For the last three summers, Juan Salamanca has worked tirelessly to help kids get outside. A bilingual Spanish teacher at Hailey Elementary, “Sr. Salamanca” is also the co-president of La Liga del Fútbol del Valle, a growing local soccer league for Latino and Anglo kids in need of something to do when the school doors close.

Where are you from?

I was born in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico.

What do you in the Valley? Teaching is my profession and I’ve been doing it for 11 years. I’m also really involved in the community, with activities at the church and with the kids. One of the things I helped do is start this soccer league for kids who don’t have the means to enter another program during the summer.

How would you describe your coaching style? The things I always work towards are respect, having fun and building some skills.

If we lose or win, the main thing is to enjoy the game. That’s what I stress with the kids.

Who’s your favorite soccer team or player? I follow the Mexican league, so I’m a Chivas fan. I also follow a lot of the big teams, like Barcelona, and I really enjoy watching (Lionel) Messi. Also Manchester United because of Javier Chicharito, who used to play for Chivas.

What’s your favorite book? Lluvia de Oro [by Victor Villasenor], which is about a family that moves to the U.S. and how they adapt to the new culture.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Well, the World Cup is coming up in Brazil [laughs]… and going to that would be incredible. -Alec Barfield

What’s your favorite food? I could eat carne asada every night.

What’s most rewarding about coaching?

I love sports. I spend a lot time with my own boys playing sports—baseball, football, soccer, basketball. So I just like to encourage kids to play and get involved.

We chose soccer because of it’s popularity in our culture.

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10. 5B Lacrosse Camp The Community School

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individual sports or organized sports offer all kinds of life lessons for kids of all ages. basketball

1. 5B Basketball Camps The Community School Ages: Grades 3-12 Dates: June 11-14; July 9-12 These small, intense camps focus on developing basketball skills. Sessions are filled with player development, teamwork and competition that build all the fundamental skills.

Sun Valley Campus communityschool.org 208.622.3955

2. Basketball Camp Camp Big Wood Ages: 18 months–6 years Dates: June - August 100 Saddle Rd., Ketchum 208.726.9053

3. Basketball Atkinson Park Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 ketchumidaho.org 208.726.7820

4. BCRD youth basketball Ages: 3-18 Dates: June-August Sports leagues and camps for all ages.

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5. Football camp Wood River Youth Football Ages: 7-11 Dates: June 4-7 woodriveryouthfootball.com

Ages: Boys, Grades 6-12 Dates: July 9-12 Whether you are new to the game or building on years of experience and looking to push it to the “next level,” this camp will provide both the fun and the individualized instruction you need to play “the fastest game on two feet.”

Sun Valley Campus communityschool.org 208.622.3955

general sports Ages: 18 months-6 years Dates: July 23-27 Sports of all sorts!

100 Saddle Rd., Ketchum 208.726.9053 golf

7. Bigwood Jr. Golf Camp Bigwood Golf Course Ages: 8-17 Dates: Starting June 11, every other week during the summer. zenergyatthunderspring.com 208.726.4024

8. Golf Atkinson Park Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 ketchumidaho.org 208.726.7820 hockey

9. Sun Valley Youth Hockey Ages: 4-13 Specailty camps and teams

13. Soccer Atkinson Park Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 ketchumidaho.org 208.726.7820 swimming

14. Mini Splash Bash Mountain Adventure Tours Ages: 4-6 Dates: July 30-August 2 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005

15. Wet n' Wild YMCA

11. girls on the run program Girls on the Run

Ages: 5-7, 8-11 Dates: July 16-20 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

Ages: Grades 3-8 Dates: After school, September 10-November 17 girlsontherunwrv.org 208.788.7863

16. Peak Performance Tennis Camp Zenergy

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6. summer olympics Camp Big Wood

School, Hailey onesoccerschools.com

12. one soccer schools Sawtooth United Ages: 6-18 Dates: July 16-20 Intensive camp includes technical and tactical training by the international team of world-class One instructors.

Wood River Junior High

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Ages: 8-17 Dates: June 11-15; July 9-13; July 16-20; August 6-10; August 13-17 zenergyatthunderspring.com

17. Tennis camp Atkinson Park Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 ketchumidaho.org 208.726.7820

Zenergy Peak Performance Tennis Camp Tennis coach George Maurtua’s very successful school-year based program is now being offered as summer sessions! Combining on-court tennis instruction with specialized fitness routines and court specific movements, the camps for 8 to 17 year olds run weekly throughout the summer.

Geared towards aspiring young players, the camps include on-court time, followed by stretching, recovery, lunch and other fun activities like swimming, yoga, gym workouts and biking. And don’t forget about the Bigwood Junior Golf Camp, which offers instructed rounds and specific golf drills (sand traps, putting green, driving, etc.) and also includes fun activities like swimming, biking and sport specific workouts.

soccer: craig wolfrom

sports

for all ages. svyha.pucksystems.com 208.720.3644

photograph by Ray J. Gadd

fallon knight • adventure Age: 13 School: Wood River Middle School Family: Sister, Laila Pets: A dalmatian named Chelsea Sport: Motocross By the time he was three, Fallon Knight was already zipping around his Hailey driveway on a 50cc dirt bike, albeit with some training wheels to help keep him upright. A decade later, Fallon’s bikes are a lot bigger, the training wheels are gone and he now races competitively, driving to over 30 events each season with his dad, fellow racer, Jim Knight. It’s not easy, but Fallon’s love of motocross and his dedication to the sport, including the mechanical aspects, have started paying off. He’s placing at more and more events and picking up more sponsorships.

An active 13-yearold with a need for speed, Fallon takes full advantage of the Valley’s yearround outdoor sports opportunities.

Where were you born? I was born in the old Sun Valley Hospital.

How did you get into Motocross? My Dad introduced me to it.

What do you like most about the sport? I like that it’s challenging. It’s all about how badly you want it.

What’s been your greatest achievements so far?

Probably getting 3rd place in the Rocky Mountain Series [the regional amateur motocross circuit], or winning my second race ever on an 85cc in Rupert.

Where do you ride?

We mostly ride at Ohio Gulch and Croy Canyon.

Who are some of your sponsors?

Woodside Motorsports and the Wood River Inn. Advice for newbies to motocross? Don’t rush yourself.

Do you like any other sports? Skiing and mountain biking.

Is it fun growing up in Hailey? Yeah, I like being able to do different sports in different seasons.

Where do you like to go out to eat in the Valley? Spaghetti at Rico’s in Ketchum or sushi at Zou in Hailey.

Hero? My Dad. Favorite movie?

Rambo: “First Blood.”

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be? I’d go to Loretta Lynn’s [home of the country music star] in Tennessee, where the amateur national championships take place. -Alec Barfield 2012 issue :51

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Dates: July 2-6 100 Saddle Rd., Ketchum 208.726.9053

4. Bike, Raft & Climb Mountain Adventure Tours Ages: 7-10 Dates: July 23-26 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005

5. Intro to Biking Mountain Adventure Tours

mountain adventure tours

adventure...kids love adventure, from back-

packing and mountain biking to camping and rock climbing, we cover it all. backpacking

1. Backpacking for Middle Schoolers The Community School Ages: Grades 6-8 Dates: August 4-7 From a low-impact base

camp in the Pioneer Range, campers embark on daily expeditions to scramble peaks, traverse ridges and swim the basins of some of Idaho’s most spectacular alpine terrain. Instruction

BCRD Founded in 1976, the BCRD (Blaine County Recreation District) is a non-profit recreation organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Blaine County through healthy, active recreation. Striving to make our community a place that feels like home, the BCRD is the primary resource for recreational opportunities for kids, families and adults in the Wood River Valley. Their programs include: the BCRD Day Camp, a comprehensive summer program open to 5 to 11 year olds offering activities like swimming, archery, outdoor games, special morning programs like tennis, bike skills at the pump track and kids fitness, plus much more; numerous sports leagues and community events like the Turkey Trot and open gym at the Community Campus; and their Kid Zone After School Program beginning each September.

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includes Leave No Trace camping, wilderness navigation, alpine ecology and geology, and self-care in the backcountry. communityschool.org 208.622.3955

2. Backpacking in the White Clouds The Community School Ages: 12-18 Dates: July 23-26 Travel through the highmountain lake country of the White Clouds with two veteran Community School teachers and outdoor educators who know where the lunkers live. Bring your fly rod, as instruction in casting, selection and presentation is an integral part of the trip as you hone your backcountry skills. communityschool.org 208.622.3955 biking

3. bicycle parade week Camp Big Wood Ages: 18 months–6 years

6. I Love Bikes @BASECAMP Mountain Adventure Tours Ages: 4-6 Dates: August 13-16 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005

7. Mountain Biking Atkinson Park Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 208.726.7820 ketchumidaho.org

8. Mountain Biking Idaho Bike Ranch Youth Boys Ages: 13+ Dates: June 22-24; July 6-8 Mountain bike training, track and trail for youth. Adult camps available as well.

208.720.2908 idahosmokies.com

9. Road & Dirt kids mountain bike summer camp Billy Olson and Joel Zellers Ages: 7+ Dates: June 18-22, July 23-27, August 13-17 Croy Creek Trail System (3.5 miles west of Hailey).

Kids will learn bike handling, pump track riding and trail course riding during each week-long summer camp. powerhouseidaho.com/ events 208.309.1119

kids & counselor: courtesy mountain adventure tours

Ages: 7-10 Dates: July 30-August 2 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005

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10. Rock Climbing: Beyond the Top Rope The Community School

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Lane Letorneau Lane was nervous the first time she went cliff jumping with Mountain Adventure Tours (MAT). Although only seven at the time, she still bravely made the leap—and has been a passionate camper ever since. “They make you get out of your comfort zone,” says Lane, now in seventh grade. Every summer, MAT both challenges and entertains its campers (ages 4-16) by getting them outside and exposing them to our natural world for the playground that it is.

This year, Lane will start training to be a counselor, which she excitedly says means more of everything MAT-related, including cliff jumping.

Where were you born? I was born in the City, (New York) but we lived mostly in Connecticut before moving to Sun Valley five years ago.

When did you start doing Mountain Adventure Camps? I started doing MAT when I was in Kindergarten, so around five.

What have you been able to do with MAT? Where do you go? We go all over Idaho, mostly doing day trips. There’s caving, whitewater rafting, cliff jumping, hiking . . . You pretty much go everywhere, though.

I go to Montana almost every summer and we do a bunch of crazy stuff there.

What’s your greatest MAT memory? It’s all so much fun!

Ages: 12-18 Dates: July 16-19 A unique opportunity to learn the skills to go “beyond toproping” to multi-pitch and lead climbing. From The Community School in Sun Valley, we will travel to City of Rocks National Reserve for four days of rock climbing instruction and camping. communityschool.org 208.622.3955

11. Rock Star Camp YMCA Ages: 5-8 Dates: June 11-14; June 25-28; July 9-12; July 23-26; August 6-9; August 20-23 Climbing Camp and Instruction.

101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

12. Rock Star II Camp YMCA

The Montana trip is one of my absolute favorites. It’s a girls trip and most of my friends, who I remember meeting from the first year, have been coming back for four years now and we always have fun.

Ages: 9-11 Dates: June 18-21; July 16-19; July 30-August 2; August 13-16; August 27-30; August 20-23 Climbing Camp and Instruction.

101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

What are MAT counselors like? They’re awesome. That’s pretty much the best way to describe them.

13. Rock Climbing at Trail Creek YMCA

What else do you like to do?

I ski a lot during the winter. I’m also a figure skater and play soccer at school in the fall.

What would you like to be when you grow up? I’d like to be an artist, maybe an animator. I love to draw.

What’s your favorite book?

The Hunger Games. Best book ever.­ -Alec Barfield

14. TNT Climbing Camp YMCA Ages: 12-16 Dates: June-August 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622 family

15. Father & Son Weekend Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 3+ Dates: July 27-29 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

16. Friends & Family Week & weekends Camp Perkins Dates: July 1-6, July 13-15; August 10-12 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

17. Parent & Child Retreat Camp Perkins Dates: June 17-24 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

18. Shooting Star Sleepout Environmental Resource Center Dates: August 11-12 Camp Perkins at Lake Alturas ercsv.org

Ages: 8+ Dates: June 22; June 29; July 13; July 20; July 27 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

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23. Hooked on Fishing YMCA Ages: 5-7, 8-11 Dates: July 30-August 3 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

24. Kids summer Fishing Lost River Outfitters

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20. Summer Family Camp Camp Rainbow Gold Ages: All Ages Welcome Dates: June-August As a program of the American Cancer Society, Camp Rainbow Gold provides year-round programs such as medically supervised camps and other emotionally empowering experiences to Idaho's children diagnosed with cancer, along with their families and support network.

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camprainbowgold.org 208.422.0176 fishing

21. Fly Fishing Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 8-10 Dates: July 22-27 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

Ages: 9-14 Dates: June 18-August 31 Casting, entomology, streamside etiquette and safety.

All inclusive, reservations required 1 week in advance. silver-creek.com 208.726.5282

24. Kids Fly Fishing Silver Creek Outfitters Ages: 9-14 Dates: July 15-August 24 Taught by Silver Creek Outfitter's professional guides, this class is designed to introduce the art of fishing to children with an emphasis on hands-on experience. silver-creek.com 208.726.5282

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25. Ridges Intro Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 5-8 Dates: June 24-29 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

26. Ridges Wilderness Ministry Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 7-12 Dates: July 8-13; July 22-27; August 5-10 Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897 kayaking

27. Learn to Kayak The Community School Ages: 12-18 Dates: July 30-August 2 The Community School and White Otter Outdoor Adventures invite you to spend four days learning to whitewater kayak safely and competently on Idaho’s Salmon River. American Canoe Association certified White Water Instructor and Swift Boat Technician, Elliot Jacobs, and the White Otter staff lead this exciting trip. communityschool.org 208.622.3955 skate camp

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22. Fly Fishing Fun Mountain Adventure Tours

Ages: All Ages Welcome Dates: All Summer on Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. 21000 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Kuna pleasantvalleyraceway.com 208.941.7504 rafting

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29. Raft & Youth Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 6-12 Dates: June-August Float a stretch of the Salmon River, enjoy a fantastic Dutchoven meal.

Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

30. Splash Bash Mountain Adventure Tours Ages: 7-9 Dates: July 2,3,5,6 mountainadventuretours.org 208.309.1005

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28. Open Track Moto Pleasant Valley

31. WhiteWater Rafting YMCA Ages: 12+ Dates: July 10; July 17; July 24 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622

32. WhiteWater Rafting Helende Section YMCA Ages: 5+ Dates: July 12; July 19 101 Saddle Rd., Ketchum woodriverymca.org 208.727.9622 sailing

33. Sailing Camp Camp Perkins Ages: Grades 5-12 Dates: June 24-August 10 Spend the entire afternoon on the lake learning the age old skill of traversing the waves with the power of wind in one of our sailboats.

Lake Alturas Rd., Stanley campperkins.org 208.788.0897

Mackay Kids Wrangler Program Family vacations can be quite stressful, especially if the kids aren’t having fun. That’s why the Mackay Kid Wranglers program was created, to eliminate the stress associated with most family vacations. On all of their Main Salmon weeklong river family vacations, Mackay Wilderness River Trips offers their professional Kid Wranglers program. The Kid Wranglers are responsible for supervising and keeping the kids safe as well as taking them on hikes, playing games and generally keeping the kids entertained and engaged. The Kid Wranglers make it possible for parents to relax and really enjoy their vacation without the pressures of being concerned that the kids are bored and not having fun. Activities for Kid Wranglers includes cooking s’mores over the campfire, swimming in river eddies and waterslides, beach combing for gold, kayaking, water fights, sing-alongs, wildlife viewing of animals like golden eagles and otters, games like horseshoes and cards, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, hikes to waterfalls and petroglyphs and lots of kid-friendly food that will keep the youngsters happily stuffed to the brim.

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34. Skate camp Atkinson Park Ages: Grades 3-9 Dates: June 11-July 11 ketchumidaho.org 208.726.7820 wake sports

35. wake-n-stake Cara Shumate and Laura Blackburn Ages: 7-18 Dates: July & August Visit surrounding lakes and learn various wake sports behind a 2013 RZ2 Tigé boat.

All skill levels welcome.

Activities include: wakeboarding, wake-surfing, water-skiing and tubing.

Camp overnight or just hang for the day. Call for dates and reservations.

415.794.5872 wilderness

36. 4-H Wilderness Camp University of Idaho Extension Ages: 8-13 Dates: June 2 Hayspur Fish Hatchery, Hwy 20 (near Picabo) 208.788.5585

37. Wilderness Camp The Mountain School Ages: 6-12 Dates: July-August One of our most popular camps—The Primitive Wilderness Skills Camp includes fishing, building shelters, survival skills, swimming and hiking. Be sure and register early as it has sold out over the past two summers of camp.

100 Mustang Ln., Bellevue themountainschool.info 208.788.3170

38. Wilderness Firs-tAid The Community School Ages: 15+ Dates: June 23-24 The Community School, in partnership with the Wilderness Medical Institute is offering a two-day Wilderness First-aid Course.

If you plan to spend time in the backcountry, you need to be prepared. Fast paced and hands-on, the course covers wilderness medicine topics for people who travel and work in the outdoors. communityschool.org 208.622.3955 2012 issue :55

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Getting There Take Hwy 75 south to I-84 east. Get off on exit 216. Go south on Idaho 77 to Conner Creek, then southwest on the Elba-Almo Road to Almo.

Total drive time from Sun Valley: about 4 hours.

Jamming the finishing crack on Twist and Crawl.

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Things to Do Castle Rocks State Park

This City Rocks

Climbing, Birdwatching, Bouldering, Guided Horseback Rides, Historic California Trail, Wildflower Hikes, Stargazing, Historic Tours, Hot Springs

Perfect destination for families who like to explore story and photography by louis arevalo

Rising out of the plains of southern Idaho, in the foothills of the Albion Mountains, the City of Rocks National Reserve is a matchless destination for families that like to rock climb or explore. Spring through fall, thousands of visitors come to camp, walk through the reserve, experience the California Trail, ride horses and visit the town of Almo. Most, however, come to climb the granite outcroppings, which are surrounded by thin forests of pine, stands of aspens and fields of sage, which hold hundreds of rock climbing routes ideal for climbers of all abilities."There are only a few places that have as many fun, moderate routes that are also good for kids,” stated Paul Shilton, an avid climber from the Wasatch Mountains of Utah.

Having first climbed at “The City” in 1980, Paul is no stranger to the reserve. With over 30 years of climbing under his harness, if you climb, you’ve probably shared a crag in Utah, Colorado or Idaho with this unassuming man. As soon as his two sons were capable, Shilton started taking them on climbing trips, and City of Rocks has become one of their favorites.

Long before climbers discovered the fabulous rock of The City, homesteaders settled the village of Almo, just outside the presentday reserve, although thousands of westbound emigrants passed through this section of the California Trail before there were any homesteaders. Prior to those pioneers, Shoshone and Bannock tribes hunted the grounds. Evidence of all these folks can be found throughout The City. Names of those who passed are written in axel grease on the walls of climbs like Camp and Register Rock,

Twin Sisters Group site

and wagon ruts are worn into the stone near the Twin Sisters.

The drive up the hill from Almo into the reserve leads to Circle Creek Basin, which is surrounded by surreal formations. A closer look at the stone reveals a kaleidoscope of colors on their walls caused by mineral deposits, lichen and mosses.

Climbing in The City is exciting and may take time to get used to. Most routes hover near vertical, putting the focus on your feet, a great skill for new climbers to master and old climbers to remember.

Route lengths vary from short to long, and may require two ropes to descend. “City of Rocks Idaho: A Climber’s Guide” by Dave Bingham gives detailed descriptions.

From sport climbs, like She’s the Bosch, Power Tools and Calamari, to stout cracks and not-so-straight-forward mixed climbs like Terror of Tiny Town, Beware of Nesting Egos and Strategic Defense, there are hundreds of routes rated 5.11 or harder and hundreds rated easier.

More often than not, these climbs are located near each other, which makes it possible for an advanced climber to share time with a new or younger person at the same crag.

For many seasoned climbers, topping out on one of the numerous formations in The City is a must. It can be the easy fourth-class Rebar Route on the west side of Bath Rock or the ultimate Crack of Doom, a 5.11, on Morning Glory Spire. Standing on top of climbs like Anteater, Window Rock, Lost Arrow Spire and many others, offers an exhilarating relief over the sweeping pines and sage.

Just north of Almo, on the crags beneath Cache Peak, Castle Rock State Park was established in 2003. The rock is the same granite as The City and for a $5 daily fee the Castle is a quick trip from 2012 issue :57

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Dawn in the City of Rocks National Reserve.

ART CLASSES Youth Clay Camps Teenage Clay Makers Family Clay Afternoons Guest Artist Series Workshop Wednesdays

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the reserve. Those who make the short drive will be rewarded with hundreds of newer routes, several being ideal for young and beginner climbers.

On rest days from climbing you can wander miles of developed trail on foot, mountain bike, tour the historic California Trail Corridor or go on guided horseback rides with Indian Grove Outfitters. Guided hikes are organized by the reserve and may include birding, wildflower or historical themes. Stargazing programs are popular at Castle Rock. Check with the visitor center for a schedule.

Durfee Hot Springs in Almo offers a chance to relax your body and let your kids splash about in three pools separated by temperature.

Driving through Almo offers visitors a look back in time. Left and right, faded cabins and outbuildings season the parcels of ranch and farmland. Some of the first structures built in the area still stand. Behind a sign pointing the way to the Old Homestead Bed and Breakfast is a skeleton of a building that once housed a bar and brothel. The Tracy General Store, built with brick in 1894, is a convenience store, gas station and post office. At the entrance to Castle Rock State Park you will find the historic ranch house built in 1893, which is now a guesthouse that you may reserve.

Returning from a day at the Castle or leaving the reserve, stop by the Almo Creek Outpost for a burger or steak followed by their delicious Pioneer Pudding, or try a sandwich or pizza, piled on top of bread and dough made daily by the Ogren family. While waiting for your eats you can chat up the locals and hear tall tales about the Almo Massacre or stagecoach robberies and lost gold.

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THE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL A Comprehensive Academic Education with an Integrated Arts Approach Our classic liberal arts curriculum nurtures and educates the whole child in an age appropriate and creative way.

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Waldorf-inspired philosophy instills CONFIDENCE, FLEXIBILITY, CREATIVE THINKING and an ability to connect with and work with others—all skills that will be at a premium in the future.

Castle Shadows B&B 208.824.5531 Old Homestead B&B 208.824.5521 horse flies can be avoided with bug spray and you can evade the summer sun by chasing shade around the many formations.

Paul Shilton and his boys also always add one more fun element to their trips to City of the Rocks. They have a tradition of turning in only after they’ve seen a shooting star streak across The City’s night sky.

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camping Campsites in the City of Rocks are dispersed at a comfortable distance from one another throughout the reserve. A few are located near the famous Twin Sisters and the rest begin above Elephant Rock and end at the Bread Loaves.

Nestled among the curious boulders, each site is equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Clean outhouses are placed throughout and water pumps are located at the Bath Rock parking and Emery picnic area. More camping can be found at the Smoky Mountain Campground/RV Park in Almo and primitive camping can be found outside the reserve on BLM land. Pets are allowed, but must be leashed. Camping reservations can be made online at parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/.

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jj astorquia

courtesy jj astorquia / courtesy banbury golf club

LEFT: JJ with Arnold Palmer at the 1991 U.S. Jr. Amateur at Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida BELOW: JJ at Crosswater in Sun River, Oregon signed in jest by Jeff Sanders, owner of Jeff Sanders Promotions Boise Open (Jeff played the PGA Tour).

Love for the Game

Former Junior America’s Cup golfer happily helps out by mike mckenna

For some of us, golf is more than just a game.

It’s more than simply swinging the sticks or making scratch marks on a scorecard. It’s more than chasing dimpled balls across freshly cut grass or trying to play at least one stroke better than your partner. No, for some, golf is a love affair that lasts a lifetime.

Born and bred Idahoan, JJ Astorquia, is one of those folks.

Back when JJ was only about as tall as a nine iron, his grandparents introduced him to the game of golf. Little did the six-year old know that he’d been introduced to a sport that would have an extremely positive and long lasting influence on his life. All he knew was that—much like the average duffer’s drive—he was hooked.

“I just loved it,” says JJ, who’s now in his late 30s and is the Director of Operations for Columbia Mortgage in Boise.

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JJ would go on to spend each summer for the rest of his youthful years having his parents, both teachers, drop him off as often as possible at the Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course. There, the junior golfer would drop his ball in the old plastic tube used as a starter and patiently await his turn to get partnered up and play. And as luck (and his passion for the game and warm personality) would have it, he just about always got paired up with fun playing partners.

“The people there were always really great to me,” JJ explains over lunch in the City of Trees. “You wind up meeting so many great people through golf. You really get a lot more out the game of golf than you realize.”

By his early teens, JJ was regularly playing

Everybody has at least one great shot a day that will bring them back to play again."

–jj astorquia in golf tournaments—and playing well. By the time he was 16, he was not only playing high school golf as a Twin Falls Bruin, he’d made the final cut to represent Idaho in the prestigious Junior America’s Cup (JAC).

Since 1959, the JAC has been pitting the best junior golfers from western Canada, the western U.S. and Mexico in a unique team format to find out who truly is the best in the West. The list of former players is as long and

For the first time since 1995, Idaho will host the Junior America’s Cup (JAC) July 23rd-26th 2012, at Boise’s BanBury Golf Club. Founded in 1959, the JAC showcases some of the best junior golfers (17 and under) in the western United States, Canada and Mexico. The unique format includes 17 teams—at least one from every western state—consisting of four players.

Each team member is then matched up with two players from different places for the first two rounds.

The team’s three lowest scores are kept and new matches are made for the final round. The list of former players is impressive and peppered with professional golfers. Idaho last hosted the event at Boise’s Crane Creek Country Club and an Idaho team has only won the event once, in 1998.

For more information, check out junioramericascup.net.

distinguished as a typical Phil Mickelson drive.

“Lefty,” as he’s known, is a JAC alum, as are Fred Couples Corey Pavin, Anthony Kim and Tiger Woods, to name a few.

But that’s not the only thing JJ has in common with Tiger. He actually out-played the world’s most famous golfer during a round while they were both playing Pac-10 golf; Tiger at Stanford, JJ was an Oregon Duck. But that’s not JJ’s fondest golfing memory so far.

Nor is the fact that he’s the only Oregon Duck golfer to ever earn Pac-10 All-Academic honors three times. Rather, his fondest memories from golf are much simpler.

“It’s the people. It’s the camaraderie. It’s the friendships. I loved playing high school and college golf because it’s a team sport,” says JJ, who’s still close friends with many of his former teammates and has friends working and playing at courses across the Gem State.

“Golf allows you to make lifelong connections. Most other sports aren’t like that. Other sports have physical demands that wear you down or ability differences that make playing together difficult. In golf, people of just about any age have the ability to learn and get better and the handicap system allows people of different abilities to enjoy a game together,” he explains, adding, “Everybody has at least one great shot a day that will bring them back to play again.”

The latest round in JJ’s love affair in golf took place this winter, when the Idaho Golf Association selected him to be the Tournament Chairman for this summer's JAC at Boise’s BanBury Golf Course (see sidebar).

It’s the first time Idaho has hosted the event in almost two decades.

“It’s a great honor and a great event.

Junior golf gave a lot to me, made a big difference in my life, and it’s time to give back,” explains JJ, who said former players like himself (JJ played on Idaho’s JAC team in both ‘91 and ’92) are helping out.

“You’re going to see the next Tiger or Phil Mickelson or Jason Gore. A handful of these kids will become pros. The others will become great doctors or writers or parents or great at whatever they decide to do because of what golf has taught them.

“Golf teaches you how to be a good person, to be honest, to follow the rules, to treat others with respect,” he says with a big, bespeckled smile. “You’re never going to have a perfect game. It’s not a game of perfection. It’s ultimately you against the course.

Golf is all about how you react. It’s a great life lesson to learn.”

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Jeff Sanders Promotions support Idaho non-profits by matt furber

Learning to play golf can be a lot like learning to ski. Sometimes you whiff the ball, which can be as embarrassing at the tee as a face plant in front of your ski instructor.

But with practice and determination there’s always a chance to improve your score, says Jeff Sanders, a former PGA Tour competitor and the CEO and President of Jeff Sanders Promotions, Inc. Sanders’ company has been managing charity golf events across the country since 1989, including their hallmark event, the Albertsons Boise Open, an annual internationally televised professional golf event at Boise’s Hillcrest Country Club. One of the longest running stops on the Nationwide Tour, the event has raised some $13 million for dozens of Idaho charities over the past 22 years.

“I am an athletic person and I like skiing, but I found it difficult to learn,” Sanders said in a recent conversation about his Oregonbased company. “When I first started to learn, I fell on my face.”

But everything improves with practice, he said, explaining that dedication to improving one’s score in the sport is tantamount to living a good life in the community.

Sanders said his skiing progression was helped by lessons, allowing him to catch up to the skill level he’s enjoyed in his 40-year competitive golf career, a career that began when he was just 12 years old, and which got a boost with a golf scholarship at the University 62:

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of Oregon. Although Sanders maintains his drive on the fairway, the most important scorecard for him now is marked by the dollars raised each year for charity by his company.

Sanders’ company helped create a fundraising program called the “Sara Lee Tickets Fore Charity,” which gives non-profits the opportunity to sell tickets to events like the Boise Open and keep 100% of the proceeds. In 2011, the Albertsons Boise Open raised over a million dollars for such organizations as the Boise YMCA, Activate Treasure Valley and the golf programs at Boise State and the University of Idaho. The thousands of tickets sold to spectators who come to watch the pros swing the sticks at Hillcrest raises most of the charitable funds brought in by the tournament.

“Dedication to improving one’s game, what golf is all about, links to the rest of life,” Sanders said.

Success in helping non-profits fund their missions makes ski days for Sanders even more enjoyable, as has his progression from his first lesson.

“The best way for me to learn was to imitate my instructor,” Sanders said. “Granted, she was incredible and I was a beginner, but I have always done best with visual learning.”

Learning by watching is how many golfers get into the swing of the sport that is Sanders' first love, which explains the popularity of the sport on TV. And when the cameras point to Albertsons Boise Open, a great deal of attention is paid to Idaho as a whole.

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“The Boise event sets the standard for the Nationwide Tour,” said PGA Tour President Bill Calfee, who’s been traveling to Boise and the Sun Valley area to golf and ski with friends for 23 years.

There are only about 200 professional golfers at any given time in the PGA Tour and the development of players and events like the Nationwide Tour is the sport’s form of expansion. Charity is another way golf differentiates itself from other sports, Calfee said, and by 2006, professional golf events had surpassed the billion-dollar mark of donations to charity. It is now on track to raise another billion by 2014.

“Our sponsors come back each year because we deliver on our promises to them,” Sanders said, explaining that it’s no accident that the golf industry has been so successful in supporting charities, even in an economic downturn. “At the end of the day, our company is passionate about golf, charity and results.”

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winter activities in sun valley

Sun Valley isn’t considered a world-class ski resort just because the skiing and boarding are so good. The real reason Sun Valley has long been considered one of the best ski resorts on the planet is because the resort, and its surrounding community, offers so much else to do. Here’s a rundown of the Top 10 Fun Things for Families To Do in Sun Valley during the winter.

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1 Go Tubing!

Snow tubing is quickly growing in popularity nationwide, and spending a mere hour on Sun Valley’s Tubing Hill at Dollar Mountain will show you why. It’s fun and easy to do for anyone from ages 4 to 84.

Do Nothing!

Lounge around at a ski lodge or your hotel room, or at a local coffee shop or one of the area’s world-class restaurants . . . and enjoy the views and ambience of life in the heart of Idaho.

Go Fly Fishing!

Despite the snowy conditions, the winter is actually one of the best times to fly fish on the Big Wood River—and not just because guided rates are cheaper then.

The Big Wood is a great river for firsttime fly fishers and there are no better guides on the planet If you’ve never tried cross country, or Nordic skithan at Silver Creek Outfitters, ing, it’s a lot easier and much more fun than you'd offering shops in both the Sun think. Officially known as “Nordic Town USA,” Valley Village or downtown there’s no better place to pick up the sport Ketchum. than here in Sun Valley. There are all kinds The history of the Wood River of Learn to Ski classes and Valley is as long and deep as rental package options a powder day on Baldy. The available at the Sun Valley Ketchum–Sun Valley Ski & Nordic & Snowshoe Center The Sun Valley Resort Heritage Museum (KSVHS) at located in the Sun Valley offers three pools for 180 East 1st Street offers fasciClub. Or check out Galena swimming, including the nating exhibits on everything Lodge, 23 miles to the north infamous, heated Lodge Pool, from the local mining and of Ketchum. which offers après ski cocktail sheepherding history to Ernest service. The Wood River YMCA Hemingway’s time in Idaho to also has two large pools. the story of America’s original ski resort. And don't miss the historic walking (or bus) tours The Sun Valley Bowling and sponsored by KSVHS. For more Game Room at Sun Valley info on exhibits and schedules, Lodge is a step back in time, check out with fun for the whole family. ksvhs.com.

Built in 1937, the Sun Valley Opera House Open daily from 4 to 10 pm.

Or visit offers first run movies and a free daily the Ore showing of the classic film, “Sun Valley Wagon Serenade,” at 4:30 pm. The Magic Lantern Museum at 200 Cinema, at 100 East 2nd Avenue in 10th Street in Ketchum, also offers first run movies.

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Hit a Museum!

Go for a Swim!

Go Bowling!

Catch a Movie!

Take a Ski Lesson!

Whether you’ve been skiing for decades or have never hit the slopes before, the world renowned ski school at Baldy and Dollar Mountains can help you have more fun on the slopes. And having the kids spend a day or two in lessons not only increases their confidence and fun factor levels, it gives parents a chance to make some runs on their own.

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Go Ice Skating!

Sun Valley has long been famous for its year-round ice shows. Spend some time skating on the same ice that has hosted countless Olympians.

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