ACTIVITY GUIDE SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH Sat-Mon 8:30am-7pm Tuesday 8:30am-6pm Programs Office Wed 8:30am-7pm 970-887-2152, ext. 4135 Thursday 8:30am-5pm snowmountainranch.org Friday 8:30am-7pm PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 29, 2016 - AUGUST 5, 2016 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 days. 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! DINING HOURS & LOCATIONS: Everyday @ Schlessman Commons Breakfast: 7:00am- Lunch: 11:30am- Dinner: -7:30pm Prices: (Adult / Child (6-12)/Child (5 & under)) Breakfast: 9.50 / 6.50 / free Lunch: 11.50 / 7.50 / free Dinner: 14.50 / 10.00 / free Buckboard Grill & Grocery: 4122 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Grill & Grocery Gift Shop: 4109 Sat 9am-5pm Wed 9am-5pm Sun 9am-5pm Thurs 9am-5pm Mon 9am-5pm Fri 9am-5pm Tues 9am-5pm 1
Friday, July 29 9am-12pm Hiking Sticks @ Rowley Homestead 1:30pm Guided Waterfall Hike @ Waterfall Trail Head 1:30pm Gaga Ball @ Programs Lawn 6:30pm Campfire & S mores @ Mini Golf 8:00pm Guided Night Hike Meet @ Programs Lawn Sunday, July 31 Snow Mountain Ranch Happenings @ Library Sunday Worship Service @ Columbine Point Primitive Fishing Meet @ Reservoir 1:30pm Weird Science @ Day Camp Building 3:30pm Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! - Meet @ Craft Shop Dodgeball @ Kiva FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS Monday, August 1 Programs 411 @ Programs Fire Ring (Get all the activity information you need and more!) Paint a Pony @ Sombrero Stables Please Pass the Pig (Read Aloud & Activity) @ Library 1:30pm Tots on Trikes @ Trike Park Gaga Ball @ Programs Lawn Campfire & S mores @ Craft Shop Dodgeball @ Kiva 7:30-9pm Living & Working Abroad Presentation @ Library Tuesday, August 2 9am-12pm Hiking Sticks @ Rowley Homestead Volley Bounce @ Kiva 1:30pm Fort Building Meet @ Craft Shop 1:30pm Guided Waterfall Hike Meet @ Waterfall Trail Head Human Hungry Hungry Hippos @ Kiva Dodgeball @ Kiva 3:30pm Soccer Golf @ Mini Golf 4:30pm Campfire & S mores @ Craft Shop 7:30pm Bingo @ Craft Shop Wednesday, August 3 7:00am Trail Running @ Programs Building Guided Nine Mile Mountain Hike @ Nine Mile Trail Head Paint a Pony @ Sombrero Stables 1:30pm Guided Waterfall Hike @ Waterfall Trail Head 1:30pm Floor Maze @ Kiva Tic Tac Toe Relay @ Kiva Volley Bounce @ Kiva Tots on Trikes @ Trike Park Grand County Characters @ Rowley Homestead Campfire & S mores @ Craft Shop Saturday, July 30 7:00am Trail Running @ Programs Building Lollygagging with Llamas @ Rowley Homestead No Complaining Rule (Lesson & Craft) @ Library 1 Lollygagging with Llamas @ Rowley Homestead Volley Bounce @ Kiva Lollygagging with Llamas @ Rowley Homestead Up, Up & Away @ Programs Lawn Campfire & S mores @ Mini Golf Soccer Golf @ Mini Golf Don t forget to check out some of our outdoor courts and activities on property! Sand Volleyball Courts Tennis Courts Basketball Courts Tetherball Courts Horseshoes Trike Park Playgrounds Frisbee Golf Course (Discs can be checked out at the Programs Building) Necessary equipment can be checked out at the Programs Building or Kiva DAY PASSES Only coming to visit for the day? Purchase a Day Pass through our Programs Department. Ages 0-5: FREE Ages 6-12: $10.00 Ages 13 and up: $20.00 (Day passes are valid for the entire day of purchase) Questions? Please call extension 4135. Thursday, August 4 8:30am Guided Devil s Thumb Hike Meet @ Programs Building 1:30pm Guided Waterfall Hike @ Waterfall Trail Head 1:30pm Soccer Golf @ Mini Golf Up, Up, & Away @ Programs Lawn Beaver Buddies @ Waterfall Trail Head Friday, August 5 9am-12pm Hiking Sticks @ Rowley Homestead 1:30pm Guided Waterfall Hike @ Waterfall Trail Head 1:30pm Up, Up & Away @ Programs Lawn Snow Mountain Ranch Happenings @ Library 6:30pm Gaga Ball @ Programs Lawn Campfire & S mores @ Mini Golf 8:00pm Guided Night Hike Meet @ Programs Lawn 2
THE CRAFT SHOP Open Daily 9am-7pm Ext. 4007 DAILY CLASSES: Glass Fusion Class Daily @ 10am ($15/Person) (6 people max) (Next Day Pick-Up) Copper Enamel Class Daily @ 2pm ($15/Person) (6 people max) Painting Class Wed & Fri @ 4pm ($10-$20/Person) Soap Making Class Mon & Fri @ 3pm ($15/Person) B e C r e a t i v e! Mosaic Tile Wood Burn Copper Enamel Painting Leather Ceramics Jewelry Sand Art Glass Fusion E X P L O R E ART Pick a project, use our facility and our mediums/tools to complete the perfect custom project, for yourself, for a gift, or for holiday décor. LARGE GROUPS: Customize your experience! Just give us a call at 4007 to setup in advance to make it 3
PROGRAMS WEEKLY SCHEDULE Register for activities online at snowmountainranch.org/activities/ Program Name Fri July 29 Sat July 30 Sun July 31 Mon Aug 1 Tues Aug 2 Wed Aug 3 Thu Aug 4 Fri Aug 5 Archery (Outdoor) Ages 5+ * Climbing Wall (Outdoor) Weight 40-250Lbs *** *** Kiva (Free) 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 10am-9pm 9am-9pm Summer Tubing Hill $15 per person, Free for guests Forest Zip Line $10 per person Ages 8+ Max Weight 250Lbs (1 ride/session) * Canoeing 1 1:30pm 1 3:30pm 3:30pm Fish with a fisherman Simple Fly Fishing Valley Zip Line $10 per person Ages 10+ Max Weight 250Lbs (1 ride/session) Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable **Indoor Archery Session Indoor Archery range located in the Kiva **Indoor Climbing Session Indoor Climbing wall located in the Kiva *Spiritually Focused Session Archery, climbing wall sessions require advanced reservations. Please visit the activities page at snowmountainranch.org/activities/ or call extension 4135 to make a reservation. 4
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL THE POOL IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE PROGRAM BUILDING AND THE KIVA CENTER. EXT 4126. Lap Swim Fri 7/29 Sat 7/30 Sun 7/31 Mon 8/1 Tue 8/2 Wed 8/3 Thu 8/4 Fri 8/5 6:00am- - - 6:00am- - - 6:00am- - - 6:00am- - Open Swim 1- - 11:30am - 11:30am - 1 1-1- 1- - 1-1 - - - - - - - - - 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 in the water. 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 lightning. 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 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. 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. 5
FISHING SHOP Try your luck at catching Rocky the Rainbow Trout! Rocky is a tagged fish. If you catch him, take a picture with him (tag visible) and then release him! Catching Rocky will win you 2 free nights of lodging! Spin Cast Rental/Per 24hrs: $10 Fly Rod Rental/Per 24hrs: $10 Worms: $2 (plus tax) (The Fishing Shop is located in the Programs Building) Open everyday 9am-5pm SIMPLE FLY FISHING A rod, line and fly. Learn about Tenkara fly fishing with a 1 1/2 hour adventure chasing wild brook trout! $5/person (Rod & Flies Included) Everyday @ 9am & 5pm Meet @ Craft Shop (Fishing License Required for ages 16 and over, licenses available at Fishing Shop) Please register in the Programs Department or at ext. 4135 FISH WITH A FISHERMAN 1 1/2 hour fishing session. We ll help you land a whopper from our stocked reservoir! (Rod & Bait Included) Everyday @ & 2pm Meet @ Reservoir Please register for this activity at snowmountainranch.org/ activities/ or ext. 4135 ROWLEY HOMESTEAD Daily -4pm Closed on Mondays This historic Homestead dates back to 1919. Stop by and learn about the history of the site! DOAK FAMILY LIBRARY Open Daily 9am-5pm Puzzles, board games, & card games available for check-out. Comfortable seating with a fireplace. BIKE SHOP Mountain Bike Rentals Full Day (9am 4:30pm) $28/$20 ½ Day (1pm 4:30pm) $20/$15 Overnight Rental (4pm to 8:30am) $12.00 Take the whole family! Adult and child bikes and helmets available. Child trailers also available to rent. (The Bike Shop is located in the Programs Building) Open everyday 9am-5pm Hiking Sticks Tuesdays & Fridays 9am-12pm @ Rowley Homestead Join us between 9am &12pm at the Rowley Homestead in creating your own personal hiking stick! Feel free to take your stick to the craft shop and embellish it for $5! SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH HAPPENINGS! Drop in at the Doak Library Saturday, July 30th from -11am and Friday, August 5th from -5:30pm for Snow Mountain Ranch Happenings! Meet Center Director Trueman Hoffmeister and hear what s new at Snow Mountain Ranch during this informal coffee hour. Plus, enter to win a 2-night vacation stay! Call x4268 for more info. 6
GRAND COUNTY CHARACTERS Wednesday, August 3rd 7pm @ Homestead Come hear historical reenactments done by Grand County Characters at the Rowley Homestead! CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE! Stop by the gift shop and check out our Christmas in July sale items! Vests, Sweat Pants, Insulated Cups, Canvas Totes, & Picnic Blankets Gift Shop Hours listed on front page. MICRO ADVENTURES Come get a dose of Vitamin N ( N is for nature) Fort Building: We will explore our aspen and pine forest and create forts with what we find. Primitive Fishing: We start by catching our own bait. Just how far can a grasshopper fly? Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: Ever wonder what type of aquatic insects live in Pole Creek? We will use nets to see just how much life there is below the surface. Beaver Buddies: During this walk we will see the important role beavers play in stream habitat. *Times listed on page 2. LOLLYGAGGING WITH LLAMAS Saturday, July 30th, 1, & Meet @ Rowley Homestead Try this fun family activity, where participants will learn how to pack a llama with supplies and hike to an exclusive location. It is a great opportunity for pictures and making memories with llamas! Questions? Call extension 4135 7
MINI GOLF COURSE Come enjoy our free outdoor mini golf course! Open all day every day! Complimentary golf balls and putters are located at the shed near the first hole. SPIRITUALLY FOCUSED ROCK CLIMBING Sun @ 2pm & Wed @ 10am Sign up in advance at the Programs Building. Ext. 4135 SPIRITUALLY FOCUSED ARCHERY Sign up in advance at the Programs Building. Ext. 4135 Monday @ 4pm SPIRITUALLY FOCUSED PROGRAMS WORSHIP AT COLUMBINE POINT Sunday @ Join us for Sunday Worship at our outdoor chapel. DOGSLEDDING PRESENTATION Held at the Library. Come meet the dogs and make a craft. Saturday @ 9am KID S BIBLE STORY & CRAFT HOUR Saturday @ 4pm Held in the Religious Activities Center (RAC) SPIRITUALLY FOCUSED ZIP LINE Sunday @ 4pm Sign up in advance at the Programs Building. Ext. 4135 DEVOTIONAL HIKE Monday @ Meet at the Nine Mile Mountain Trail Head. No sign up Necessary. CAMPFIRE WORSHIP Saturday @ 7pm Held at Hopi Campground for a time of worship, meditation, & S mores. 8
HIKING TRAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS! The Waterfall trail will be intermittently closed starting July 18th through the end of the summer season. Alternate loops using the Larson trails will be marked to access the Waterfall. Parking will remain at the Waterfall trailhead. Please respect the fences and closures for your own safety. Leave No Trace Principles 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of Waste Properly 4. Leave What You Find 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors Visit www.lnt.org for more information on minimizing impact on the environment while hiking or camping. HIKE MASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS Guided, on-property hikes throughout the week. Hikes listed on page 2. No sign-up is necessary, just show up to the meeting place with water, sun protection, and rain gear. All hikes are at a leisurely pace, we stop often, stay as a group, and the atmosphere is causal and relaxed. Off property hike on Thursday August 4th @ 9am. Hikes listed on page 2. Hike will be moderate to difficult, walking up to 8 miles round-trip with significant elevation gain. Sign up for the hike in the programs office by 12:00 pm the day before (12 people max). Must bring water, sun protection, a rain layer, and a sack lunch. 9
FREE YOGA & MEDITATION AT SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH Friday - 10:30-12pm Morning Yoga @ Day Camp Building 3:30-5pm Mindful Hike @ Library 5:30-7pm Evening Yoga @ Day Camp Building Saturday - 7-8am Sunrise Meditation @ Religious Activities Center 10:30-12pm Morning Yoga @ Day Camp Building 5:30-6:30pm Yoga and Meditation Seminar @ Library Sunday - 7-8:30am Sunrise Yoga @ Day Camp Building 5:30-7pm Evening Yoga @ Day Camp Building Monday - 7-8am Sunrise Meditation @ Religious Activities Center 5:30-6:30pm Sitting & Walking Meditation @ Library Thursday - 7:00-8:30am Sunrise Yoga @ Day Camp Building SUMMER DAY CAMP: AGES 5-13 Camp Hours: - CAMP FEE (PER CHILD/PER DAY): Drop-Off: 8:30am-8:45am Snow Mountain Ranch Guests: $30 Child Pick-Up: -4:30pm YMCA of the Rockies Members: $30 970-887-2152 ext. 4144 Non-members: $35 Come for a day or for the whole week! Please register your child for Day Camp online at http://snowmountainranch.org/summer-day-camp/. In order for your child to attend camp we must have a copy of their immunization record. Please email a copy to daycampsmr@ymcarockies.org or fax it to 970.449.0033. 10
Explore Snow Mountain Ranch by horseback! Drop by the stables or call for pricing and availability. Reservations Required. Offered Daily: 1 Hour Horseback Trail Rides 2 Hour Horseback Trail Rides 3 or 4 Hour Horseback Trail Rides Breakfast Rides/Breakfast Wagon Rides Steak Dinner Rides/Steak Dinner Wagon Rides Pony Rides for ages 2 and up Petting Farm with Goats and Sheep (Please note kids ages 2-4 must ride double with an adult) Office Hours - 10am-5pm daily. Extension 4146 STAFF APPRECIATION FUND Did you have a great stay? Are you looking for a way to give back to our hard working staff? If so, feel free to donate to our staff appreciation fund. Staff appreciation fund boxes are located around property. Ask an employee for more information. 11