| ACES (Aspen
Center For Environmental Studies) |
(970)
925-5756 |
| Adventures await kids at Hallam Lake Wildlife Preserve!
Find a variety of classes, workshops and special activities just for
kids. Explore the nature preserve and environmental learning center
and meet resident birds of prey. Offering daily programs for children
including Little Naturalists; Eagles, Hawks & Owls; Tales of the
Wild and Observation & Creation. Free, guided nature walks on
Aspen Mountain, the Maroon Bells, the Castle Creek Valley and in Snowmass.
Call for information on their programs and Naturalist Field School
courses. |
| Aimee's Angels
|
(970)
923-2809 |
| Aimees Angels has been providing top-quality childcare
in Aspen and the surrounding areas for almost a decade. They have
a highly skilled staff, most of whom are off-duty nurses, schoolteachers,
nannies or mothers. Aimees Angels is licensed, insured and all
of their staff is bonded! 24-hour advance notice is preferred. |
| Anderson
Ranch Arts Center - Summer Only |
(970)
923-3181 |
| Childrens programs throughout the summer. Call
them for a schedule of classes. Anderson Ranch is a world-class arts
center promoting artistic expression and development through workshops,
residencies, exhibitions, travel expeditions and more. Get a insiders
view of the creative process through their free slide lectures on
Sundays at 7:15pm and Tuesdays at 7:30pm. |
| Aspen Art
Museum |
(970)
925-8050 |
| Art classes for all ages and skill levels are held at
the Red Brick Arts Center, Classroom 123, 110 East Hallam Street,
Aspen. Choices include week-long art camps, family workshops, nature
art camps, digital video production, photography, drawing, painting,
printmaking and sculpture. Call for a detailed brochure. |
| Aspen Golf
Club - Summer Only |
(970)
920-5719 |
| The Aspen Golf Club provides junior golfers the opportunity
to play a championship golf course at reasonable ratesjust minutes
from downtown. Children 18 and under pay $25 for unlimited play. The
course is the home of the Aspen Junior Golf Foundation. You can call
as far in advance as needed to book tee times. |
| Aspen Historical
Society (HeritageAspen) |
(970)
925-3721 |
| Offers a variety of programming for children of all
ages about the history of Aspen and its place in the American West,
including hands-on history trunks. |
| Aspen Recreation
Center (ARC) |
(970)
544-4100 |
| The ARC offers 100% Pure Fun for people of all ages.
A 32-foot, three-dimensional climbing tower constructed with natural
features in mind graces the entrance. A circular stairway swiftly
takes you directly to the Lobby and the Guest Services desk for quick
check-in. A creatively enclosed six-lane lap pool and leisure pool
(including a two-story body slide, lazy river, water shoots &
fountains, sauna & steam room) extend from wall-to-wall on one
side of the facility while an NHL ice rink expands out to the other.
Perfectly groomed ball fields enhance the landscaping around the facility. |
| Aspen Theater
in the Park - Summer Only |
(970)
925-9313 |
| Aspen's professional theatre training program, Aspen
School of Theatre Arts presents sellout Summer Theatre Camps designed
for students, ages 6-17, desiring a highly intensive and creative
atmosphere. Learn acting, voice, and movement skills for the stage.
|
| Blazing Adventures |
(970)
923-4544 |
| Is your group having an "adults only"
night? Give Blazing Adventures your kids! Their guides will make
sure they have an educational, fun-filled evening. Have dinner at
Boogie's and explore Smuggler Silver Mine, take a snowshoe excursion
to track animals (dinner included), visit Krabloonik Kennel or head
up to Burlingame Cabin for a "kids only" dinner and night
sledding. Can accommodate 10-20 kids over the age of six. Advance
arrangements required.
Summer Only - Your Wilderness Connection - Hiking, biking, jeeping,
rafting and scenic tours for the whole family. Pre-teen and teen
group programs are available in a wide variety of activities. Burleys
provided for children under 45 pounds; hook-on bikes for those ages
6-9; kids over 10 can ride solo. They offer hikes for just about
anybody, from easy ambles to tough trails, and their rafting adventures
are guided by a dedicated, professional staff. Some activities have
age-appropriate designations. |
| Camp Aspen
Club - Summer Only |
(970)
925-8900 |
| Keep them active and happy with fun-filled discoveries
at Camp Aspen Club. Camp Aspen Club is Monday-Friday, from 9:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m., for kids ages 5-13 year old. |
| Camp Snowmass
- Summer Only |
(970)
923-0570 |
| Camp Snowmass is a summer outdoor recreational program
for children ages 3 to 13. Activities are planned with adventure in
mind. Special events include camp-outs, tennis, horseback riding,
four-day adventure programs, minirocket and art camps. Free transportation
is provided from Aspen. |
| Children's/Family
Storytelling by the Campfire - Winter Only |
(970)
923-3777 |
| Join the crooning cowboy for a campfire sing-a-long,
complete with hot chocolate and marshmallows, at the fire pit next
to the Pokolodi Lodge. Every Monday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| H2J Riding
Camp |
(970)
923-9297 |
| H2J Riding Camp offers an educational and comprehensive
equestrian program for children ages 7-17 at Cozy Point Ranch, just
6 miles from Aspen on Highway 82. Hands-on day camp includes English
riding lessons as well as lessons in horse grooming, feeding, safety
instruction, schooling in horse anatomy, basic veterinary skills and
riding demonstrations. Daily, weekly and seasonal rates available.
Pony rides for 3-6 year olds by appointment only. |
| Kids Kraft Hour
- Winter Only |
(970)
923-3777 |
| On Tuesdays and Thursdays kids meet at 4:00 p.m. at
the ticket pavilion to make crafts. |
| Kolor Wheel |
(970)
544-6191 |
| A rewarding experience for the whole family! Paint your
own plate, frame or mug for a great Aspen souvenir. A wide selection
of ceramics and creative tools is available or learn the art of wheel-throwing
and hand-building to create your own pots. Open daily at 11:00 a.m.
or by appointment. Summer camp classes for kids and adults and parties.
|
| Library:
Story Hour For Kids |
(970)
925-4025 |
| Pitkin County Library. Children's programs, toddler
and preschool story hours. Special events for elementary school children,
summer reading program & more. All events are free to the public.
|
| Mom's Day
Off |
(970)
925-8448 |
| Mom's Day Off is Aspen's premier tour guide for children.
They offer year-round outdoor activities for all ages and have been
providing quality child care, day and evening, since 1990. CPR-certified
and fully insured. |
| Nighthawks - Winter
Only |
(970)
923-0570 |
| Children ages three to 10 can join the Nighthawks program,
offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 - 11:00 p.m. It's
an evening camp program with qualified educators supervising games,
crafts and other projects. The cost is $13 per hour for the first
child and $7 per hour for each additional sibling. Dinner is $8. Reservations
required. |
| Silver Circle
Ice Rink - Winter Only |
(970)
925-6360 |
| Aspen/Snowmass' only outdoor ice rink combines a professionally
maintained rink with the ambiance of skating under the shadow of Aspen
Mountain. Whether you want the splendor of skating outdoors, with
fresh snow falling, or the excitement of playing a rigorous game of
broomball, the Silver Circle can meet your needs. By combining their
outdoor stereo system, complete with microphone, with a wide selection
of food and beverages, they can make your group gathering extra special.
|
| Ski and
Snowboard Schools of Aspen - Winter Only |
(970)
923-1227 |
| Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen is made up of talented
and passionate professionals devoted to teaching toddlers to young
adults to ski and ride with confidence and fun. Specially tailored
private and group lessons available. Evening child care also available.
|
| Sledding - Winter Only |
(970)
923-3148 |
| The Snowmass Club Cross-Country Center offers a padded,
fenced hillside that's free to use. Sleds may be rented for $5, or
classic wooden toboggans for $15. |
| Storytelling By The Campfire
- Winter Only |
|
| Every Wednesday in Snowmass Village from 5 - 6 p.m.
New for this ski season is Sing-a-long by the Campfire. Join Tom Paxton
as he leads the crowd in well-known camp songs. Both activities feature
hot chocolate for sipping and marshmallows for roasting and are at
the fire pit between the Daly Tavern and the Pokolodi Lodge. Dress
Warmly. |
| Teen Night (ages 12 -
19) - Winter Only |
(970)
920-1220 |
| Teens leave your parents at home and enjoy a chaperoned
night on the town at Tube Town in Snowmass. The evening includes dinner,
drinks and tubing. |
| Tube Town - Winter Only |
(970)
925-1220 |
| Tubing provides thrills and fun for the entire family.
Tube Town is located on a specially designed area of Assay Hill, and
operates from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Guests pay $15.00 for
unlimited runs and the use of a specially designed tube in included.
Children under 4 are not allowed in the tubing area and children ages
4, 5 and 6 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| "Winter Wild
Things" Nature Experience Offered by ACES |
(970)
925-5756 |
| On Wednesdays and Fridays in Snowmass and Tuesdays at
Buttermilk. The program is available to children participating in
the Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen. Children meet Westy, the
Winter Wild Thing from ACES, to learn about winter animal facts, tracks
and habitats. |