PROGRAM BULLETIN SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH 970-887-2152, ext. 4135 SnowMountainRanch.org 8:30AM-5:00PM PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 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. Lightning Alert Our weather changes quickly. Go indoors when there is thunder or lightning. All outdoor activities will be closed for lightning or other inclement weather. 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. 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 DINING HOURS & LOCATIONS: Everyday @ Schlessman Commons Breakfast: 7:00am- Lunch: 11:30am- Dinner: -7:30pm Prices: (Adult / Child (6-12) / Child (5 & under)) Breakfast: 9.00 / 5.50 / free Lunch: 11.00 / 7.50 / free Dinner: 14.00 / 10.00 / free Buckboard Grill: 4122 Saturday Sunday Mon-Wed Thurs-Fri 11am-9pm 11am-9pm 11am-7pm 11am-9pm Buckboard Grocery: 4122 Saturday Sunday Mon-Wed Thurs-Fri Gift Shop: 4109 Open Saturday 7am-9pm 7am-9pm 9am-7pm 9am-9pm 9am-5pm 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! 1
Free Family Programs Friday, Sept 11 Soccer Golf @ Mini Golf Gaga Ball @ Kiva 4:00pm Dodgeball @ Kiva 7:00pm Campfire and S mores @ Craft Shop 7:00pm Showing The Incredibles @ Upper Caudill 8:00pm Human Hungry Hungry Hippos @ Kiva Saturday, Sept 12 Human Hungry Hungry Hippos @ Kiva Gaga Ball @ Programs Lawn 4:00pm Knockout @ Kiva 7:00pm Zumba @ Day Camp Building 8:00pm Campfire & S mores @ Commons #2 Fire Ring Sunday, Sept 13 7:00-8:30am Sunrise Yoga @ Day Camp Building Floor Maze @ Kiva 10:15am Worship Service @ Whispering Pines Chapel 5:00-6:30pm Evening Yoga @ Day Camp Building Monday, Sept 14 7:00am Sunrise Meditation - Meet @ RAC Parking Lot 5:30pm Sitting/Walking Meditation - Meet @ Library Wednesday, Sept 16 Soccer Golf @ Mini Golf 7:30pm Yoga @ Day Camp Building Thursday, Sept 17 7:00-8:30am Sunrise Yoga @ Day Camp Building 5:30pm Yoga/Meditation Seminar @ Library Friday, Sept 18 10:30-1 Morning Yoga @ Day Camp Building Gaga Ball @ Programs Lawn Human Hungry Hungry Hippos @ Kiva 3:30-5:30pm Mindful Hike - Meet @ Library Knockout @ Kiva 7:00pm Campfire and S mores @ Commons #2 Fire Ring 7:30pm-9:00pm Lecture Series Slide Presentation @ Library 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 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 & creators of the award-winning Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention curriculum. You can access a free online training at: snowmountainranch.org/darkness-light/ 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. YOGA FOR INNER PEACE Tone and Relax the Body, Still the Mind, Experience Inner Peace All levels welcome (beginner, intermediate, advanced) Please bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfy clothing. 2
THE CRAFT SHOP Open Daily from 9am-5pm Ext. 4007 DAILY CLASSES: Copper Enamel Class Daily @ 3p.m. Glass Fusion Class Daily @ 10a.m. New Kids Crafts! Wood Burn Mosaic Tiles B e C r e a t i v e! JEWELRY CLASS: Fridays @ 6p.m. 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. P a i n t i n g Ceramics Tie Dye L e a t h e r Sand Art Jewelry C r e a t e Y o u r V i s i o n NEW CERAMICS!! Ceramic Fall Pumpkin LARGE GROUPS: Customize your experience! Just give us a call to setup in advance to make it special. 3
PROGRAMS WEEKLY SCHEDULE Program Name Fri Sept 11 Sat Sept 12 Sun Sept 13 Mon Sept 14 Tues Sept 15 Wed Sept 16 Thu Sept 17 Fri Sept 18 Archery (Outdoor) $5 per person Ages 5+ 4:00pm 3:30pm Climbing Wall (Outdoor) $5 per person Weight 40-250Lbs 4:00pm 4:00pm Unavailable 1 Summer Tubing Hill $15 per person, Free for guests 3:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 1 Forest Zip Line $10 per person Ages 8+ 4:00pm Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable 1:30pm 3:30pm Kiva (Free) 9am-9pm 9am-6pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm Summer Tubing Hill Reservations required. Guests may sign up at Programs up to 3 days in advance. *Children ages 3-6 must be accompanied by an adult Pricing: Guests staying on property: FREE YMCA of the Rockies Members: $15.00 Day Pass Users: $15.00 + purchase of day Archery, climbing wall, zip line, canoeing, Meet a Fisherman class and summer tubing hill sessions require advanced reservations. Please visit the Programs desk 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. Fri 9/11 Sat 9/12 Sun 9/13 Mon 9/14 Tue 9/15 Wed 9/16 Thu 9/17 Fri 9/18 Lap Swim 6:00am- - 6:00pm 6:00am- 6:00am- 6:00am- Open Swim - - 11:30am - 11:30am - 6:00pm - 6:00pm 1-1- 1-6:00pm- 8:00pm 1-1- 6:00pm- 8:00pm 6:00pm- 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 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 lightening. Towels are provided at the pool (one per swimmer). 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 for rainbow trout at our catch and release reservoir. A Colorado Fishing License is not required. Pole rentals include hooks, bobbers, and weights. Our Fishing Shop carries a wide selection of gear to get you on the water. Spin Cast Rental/Per 24hrs: $10 Fly Rod Rental/Per 24hrs: $15 Worms: $2 (plus tax) (The Fishing Shop is located in the Programs Building) Open Friday-Sunday 9am-5pm ROWLEY HOMESTEAD Open Tall - Tales From a Rowley Homestead Saturday, September 12th Mountain Man This historic Open Homestead - dates back to 1919. Stop by 7:00pm, and learn Tuesday about @ Programs the history Fire of Ring the site! Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays Come enjoy the campfire and hear tall tales from a This This historic historic Homestead Homestead dates dates back back to to 1919. mountain man. 1919. Stop Stop by by and and learn learn about about the the history history of of the the site! site! BIKE SHOP Mountain Bike Rentals Full Day (9am 4:30pm) $28/$20 ½ Day (1pm 4:30pm) $20/$15 Overnight Rental (4pm-8:30am) $12 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 Friday-Sunday 9am-5pm 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. 6
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. BIKES FOR SALE Adult and Child Bikes for sale Prices ranging from $100 - $510 Stop by the Bike Shop for more information or call extension 4235. DOAK FAMILY LIBRARY Open Upon Request** **Stop in to the Programs Building to have the library opened. Puzzles, board games, & card games available for check-out. Comfortable seating with a fireplace. SUNDAY WORSHIP Join us for worship at Whispering Pines Chapel in the Admin building. Every Sunday @ 10:15am HUMAN HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS! Join us in the Kiva for life size Hungry Hungry Hippos! *Scheduled times listed on page 2 7
Explore Snow Mountain Ranch by horseback! Drop by the stables or call for pricing and availability. Reservations Required. Offered Daily: 1, 2, 3, or 4 Hour Summer Trail Rides Breakfast Horse or Wagon Rides (Sat.-Mon.) Dinner Horse or Wagon Rides (Sat.-Mon.) Pony Rides Petting Farm with Goats and Sheep Friday & Saturday @ 7pm Hay Wagon Rides (Campfire, hot cocoa, & marshmallows included) Office Hours - 8am-5pm daily. Extension 4146 One out of four children live in a single-parent household, and nearly half of these families live below the poverty line. Not only are these families impacted financially and emotionally, they are often unable to spend time together because of the parent s work schedule and household chores. With your help, the Connect 50 Program will connect 50 single-parent families to restful time away together at our Y. Please consider supporting a family through a donation at check-out or www.connect50.org. 8