Snowmass debuts rec camp for kids

SNOWMASS VILLAGE ” Summer’s here and the time is right ” for an action-packed recreation camp organized by the Snowmass Village Recreation Department.

The supervised day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. In addition, the Friday Adventure Club will offer various outings for youngsters, ages 6 to 16.

The recreation program’s Chris “Woodsie” Woods is heading the summer’s events, organizing activities such as hiking, day trips, fishing, nature trips, pool activities, arts and crafts, gym activities and more.

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“This is the first year that we are organizing something like this,” said Woods. “We really want to get a good base for next year when all of the facilities will be open, including the skate park and new gymnasium. This is a recreation-based summer camp and the place where we live is absolutely perfect for this sort of thing.”

Space is limited for registration for the Monday-to-Thursday camp, as there is a maximum of 30 participants daily. Rates are as follows:

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– $75 per day (drop-in rate)

– $225 per four-day week (25 percent discount on daily rates)

– $740 per four-week month (20 percent discount on weekly rates)

– A 50 percent discount for three-month and annual family membership holders in the town’s new Recreation Center.

– The Friday Adventure Club sessions are separate; activities will cost anywhere from $95 to $110.

A June 13 horseback ride kicked off the Friday Adventure Club. The rest of the summer schedule looks like this:

June 20: Rafting on the Middle Roaring Fork with Blazing Adventures guides and a Rim Trail Hike.

June 27: Participants test their skills on the High Ropes Course at the Aspen School for the Deaf. A full day with certified instructors.

July 11: Spend the day in Grand Junction at the Bananas Fun Park. This will be a full day filled with go-carting, mini-golf, batting cages, bumper boats, Laser Tag and food.

July 18: Rafting down the Shoshone section of the Colorado River with Blazing Adventure guides. After that, explore the marble quarry in Marble.

July 25: A full day includes the rides at the Glenwood Springs Caverns Adventure Park, plus exploring the Fairy Caves there, and relaxing in the Hot Springs Pool.

Aug. 1: A morning, half-day Jeep excursion guided by Blazing Adventures.

Aug. 8: A second chance at the High Ropes Course at the Aspen School for the Deaf.

Aug. 15: The final Friday Adventure Club outing of the summer includes paintball, exploration hikes and a final party at the Snowmass Recreation Center.

For more information regarding summer camp registration and other summer activities, contact Woods at 922-2240 or online at cwoods@tosv.com.