PROGRAM BULLETIN SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH 970-887-2152, ext. 4135 SnowMountainRanch.org PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2014 DECEMBER 26, 2014 OUR MISSION YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We will accomplish this by: -Serving conferences of a religious, educational, or recreational nature. -Providing unifying experiences for families -Offering traditional summer camping experiences for boys and girls -Serving our staff with leadership opportunities and productive work experiences WELCOME Welcome to the beautiful Rocky Mountains! While you are here, we have a few tips to make your stay more enjoyable. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drinking plenty of water will help your body adjust to the altitude and dry environment. Wear Sunscreen The sun is very intense at this altitude and sunscreen is recommended even on cloudy or snowy days. Snow reflects sun so be sure to cover your chin and neck, too. HOURS AND EXTENTIONS: The Schlessman Commons: 1001 Breakfast: 6:30am-9:00am Lunch: 11:30am- Dinner: -7:30pm Buckboard Grill: 4122 Fri/Sat/Sun Mon/Tues/Wed Thurs Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm 2:00 pm-8:00 pm 2:00 pm-8:00 pm 10:00 am- Skinny Ski Café: 4016 Everyday -4:30pm Drive Slowly Obey the speed limit. Families, staff, and children are always using the paths and roads. Adhere to the 20mph speed limit. Don t feed the wildlife. Please do not approach, attempt to feed, or try to pet wildlife. Observe peacefully from a distance. Did you know? Even though check out is at 10:00 am on the last day of your reservation, you still have access to everything on property for the rest of that day. So stay and play! Front Desk: 0 Open 24/7 Gift Shop: 4109 Fri 12:00- Sat 9:00am- Sun 9:00am- Mon 9:00am- Tues 9:00am- Wed 9:00am- Thurs 11:00am- 1
FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS Friday, December 19 3:30pm Dodgeball @ Kiva Cool Runnings showing @ Program Building Saturday, December 20 Snow Games @ Program Building 11:00am Weird Science @ Program Building Obstacle Course @ Kiva 1:30pm Guided Snowshoe Hike @ Nordic Center (arrive early to rent snowshoes) Dodgeball @ Kiva 5:30pm Campfire & S mores @ Hidden Sanctuary 7:30pm Finding Nemo showing @ Program Building Sunday, December 21 10:15am Worship Service @ Chapel Story Time @ Library Relay Race @ Kiva Mountain Messiah Concert @ Chapel Monday, December 22 Dodgeball @ Kiva 3:30pm Campfire & S mores @ Administration Building Tuesday, December 23 6:30pm A Charlie Brown Christmas showing @ Indian Peaks Lodge Wednesday, December 24 Cookie Decorating @ Program Building Dodgeball @ Kiva Christmas Story Time @ Library 5:30pm Campfire & S mores @ Indian Peaks Fire Ring Happy Feet showing @ Indian Peaks Lodge Thursday, December 25 - Merry Christmas! 8:30am Dogsledding Presentation @ Doak Room 2:30pm Dodgeball @ Kiva 3:30pm Flag Football Game @ Kiva 3:30pm Guided Snowshoe Hike @ Nordic Center (arrive early to rent snowshoes) 5:30pm Campfire & S mores @ Indian Peaks Fire Ring The Polar Express showing @ Indian Peaks Lodge Friday, December 26 Christmas Minute to Win It Games @ Kiva 1:30pm Winter Survival Class @ Program Building Snow Games @ Program Building 3:30pm Guided Snowshoe Hike @ Nordic Center (arrive early to rent snowshoes) Campfire & S mores @ Administration Building Free Paper Snowflake Craft @ Craft Shop Up showing @ Indian Peaks Lodge Help Us Give Back Donate non-perishable food items, hygiene, or paper items to our Food Drive box in the Administration Building. Guests and staff who donate items receive free gift wrapping in the Gift Shop! Santa delivers to the Y, too! Visit the Program Building before Christmas Eve at 4pm to inquire about Santa s gift delivery to your cabin or lodge room. Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Free Online Training The YMCA of the Rockies has a vision of a world free of child sexual abuse. A world in which all children are loved, protected, nurtured and able to grow up healthy. To educate adults in the community about how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, the YMCA of the Rockies has joined forces with Darkness to Light, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization and creators of the awardwinning Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention curriculum. You can access a free online training at: snowmountainranch.org/darkness-light/ Christmas Dinner Visit the Schlessman Commons for Christmas dinner! Served 5-7:30pm. Courtesy Shuttle Call the Front Desk (extension 0) to schedule a free shuttle ride around property. Prepare for a delay of up to 30 minutes once your request is made. 7am-9pm daily 2
Ice Skating Rink and Tubing Hill Located at the Legett Youth and Family Pavilion YMCA of the Rockies members and overnight guests are provided with complimentary admission and skate and tube rentals. All other participants must purchase a Day Pass. FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI 12/19 12/20 12/21 12/22 12/23 12/24 12/25 12/26 Ice Skating Tubing Hill 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 12-5pm 9am-5pm WINTER SAFETY TIPS Do not walk in the middle of the road (use the walkways when possible) Ensure plow drivers (and all drivers) see you Be aware of pedestrians while driving Do not use roads to sled When walking on ice, walk like a penguin; they don t slip and neither will you! Keep a distance in parking lots as cars my slide on ice Ice and snow: take it slow 3
open daily 8:30am- call extension 4173 for more information. Snow Mountain Ranch s Nordic Center has more than 100 kilometers of trails accommodating everyone from the first-time cross country skier or snowshoe to the elite racer. Beginners can ski on short loops around the Nordic Center while experienced skiers can explore longer trails with steeper climbs. Lesson are available as well. Call for more details. Single-Day Cross-Country Skiing Trail Pass or Snowshoe Trail Pass is complimentary to YMCA of the Rockies members and overnight guests. Other participants must purchase a Day Pass. Equipment Rental Rates Full Day Half Day (after 1pm) Adult Classic Boots, Skis & Poles; Snowshoes & Poles Child Classic Boots, Skis & Poles; Snowshoes & Poles $18 $14 $10 $8 Skate Rental (Adult Sizes 160+) $22 $17 Pull Child Sled $15 $10 Chariot Child Sled $22 $17 4
BECOME A MEMBER We hope you enjoy your stay at Snow Mountain Ranch! Membership is not required to stay at either Estes Park Center or Snow Mountain Ranch. However, there are many benefits to a YMCA of the Rockies membership. Benefits include: The ability to make your cabin reservations before the general public $15 per night lodging discount at Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch 10% discount at both general stores and discounts on family weekend packages at both locations Access to all recreational and program facilities at both locations, including the pools $20 discount for your child or teen to attend Camp Chief Ouray Season pass on Nordic ski and snowshoe trails at Snow Mountain Ranch Free tubing and ice skating at the Winter Fun Park at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies membership is $250 for one year or $600 for three years and covers a family & dependent children who live in the same household. Please contact the Membership Office at 970.887.2152 x4268. PROGRAMS WEEKLY SCHEDULE Program Name Fri Dec 19 Sat Dec 20 Sun Dec 21 Mon Dec 22 Tues Dec 23 Wed Dec 24 Thu Dec 25 Fri Dec 26 Archery (Indoor) $5 per person Ages 5+ Climbing Wall (Indoor) $5 per person Weight 40-250Lbs 1 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Kiva (Free) 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm Archery and climbing wall sessions require advanced reservation. Please visit the Program desk or call extension 4135 to make a reservation. 5
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL THE POOL IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE PROGRAM BUILDING AND THE KIVA CENTER. EXT 4126. Fri 12/19 Sat 12/20 Sun 12/21 Mon 12/22 Tue 12/23 Wed 12/24 Thu 12/25 Fri 12/26 Lap Swim 6:00am- 9:00am - 6:00am- 9:00am - 6:00am- 9:00am - 6:00am- 9:00am - - - - Open Swim 9:00am- 11:30am - 9:00pm 9:00am- 11:30am - 9:00pm 9:00am- 11:30am - - - - 9:00am- 11:30am - 9:00pm Things to keep in mind: For entry please bring your membership card or wristband to the pool. Children under 8 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. Children wearing life jackets need to be within arms length of an adult at all times. No video recorders, cameras, cell phones, or any other visual recording devices are allowed within the pool area without permission from the Aquatics Director. No inflatable devices are allowed in pool. During open swims there will be a ten minute rest period every hour as needed. Pool schedule may change without notice. Pool may be temporarily closed during lightening. Towels are provided at the pool (one per swimmer). We hold to a 20 swimmer to 1 lifeguard ratio, with a maximum of 100 PLAN A FAMILY REUNION! Planning meetings available by appointment: Monday - Friday from 8 am until 4 pm Make an appointment by calling 0 and asking for a Reunion Specialist Location: Upstairs at the Administration Building Our Reunion Specialists are eager to help you plan a family reunion at YMCA of the Rockies. Our retreat cabins can sleep up to forty guests, and our reunion packages are perfect for families staying in our hotel-style lodges who want to let us do the work, while you have the fun. Learn about our fun group activity packages, dining packages and reserve your space up to two years in advance. 6
THE CRAFT SHOP Open 9am-5pm daily Ceramics / Wood Burning / Sand Art Tie Dye / Jewelry / Glass Fusion Mosaics / Model Projects / Holiday Gifts Glass Fusion Class - Saturday & Sunday - 10am - $15 Screen Printing Class - Saturday & Sunday - 1pm - $15 Snowman Building - everyday - 9am-5pm - Free Paper Snowflake Craft - everyday - 9am-5pm - Free DOAK FAMILY LIBRARY Open Saturday & Sunday Open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Books for the entire family Internet Café with Wi-Fi, coffee, & tea Puzzles, board games, & card games available for check-out Comfortable seating with a fireplace 7
Explore Snow Mountain Ranch by horseback or sleigh! Drop by the stables or call for pricing and availability. Reservations Required Offered Daily: Hot Cocoa Sleigh Rides Dinner Sleigh Rides Winter Horseback Rides Lead-Around Pony Rides Petting Farm with Goats and Sheep Office Hours - 10am-5pm daily call extension 4146 8
Dog Sledding Call the Program Office at ext. 4135 and reserve your dog sledding spot for the winter! Long and short rides available as well as group reservations. Rides start December 25 and run as long as weather allows. Don t want to go on a ride but want to learn more about dog sledding? Come to the pre-ride dog sledding presentation at the Library at 8:30am on Thursday, December 25. FAITH BASED PROGRAMS Christmas Activities Christmas Caroling - 12/20 Meet at the Religious Activities Center at. White Christmas - 12/20 showing at Whispering Pines Chapel at. SUNDAY WORSHIP Join us for worship at Whispering Pines Chapel which is connected to the Administration Building. 10:15am Refreshments following in the Buckboard Grill. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Wednesday, December 24 6:30pm & 10pm Whispering Pines Chapel All guests, staff, & community members are welcome to attend. Please join us for Christmas worship, communion, a special message, & candle lighting. 9
Downhill Ski and Snowboard Rentals at Snow Mountain Ranch Why pay more and wait in line? Pay only for the gear you use. Children rent free with renting parent. Boots up to size 18 are available with 1,000 of sets of equipment. Clothing rental as well as gloves, goggles and accessories available. We provide repair and a wealth of information. Exchange or return equipment at 4 convenient Winter Park locations Open 8am-6pm daily 970.887.2554 ext. 4149 Located underneath the Doak Family Library 10