Sunday, August 28 Worship in the Rockies 10:00 AM 11:00 AM HYDE CHAPEL All are invited to a great hour of worship in Hyde Chapel for people of all denominations and people of all ages. Come early and enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and tea, and breakfast pastries as we fellowship together before worship! Monday, August 29 Tips and Tricks for your iphone 10:00-11:00 AM Thinking of upgrading and getting an iphone 6? Join Bernice to learn what s new and how to use it. Tuesday, August 30 It s Bridge Time 6:00-8:00 PM Join Gerry and Bernice in enjoying the game of bridge. Whether you are new to the game or have bee playing for years. Worship Hike to Bible Point 9:00 AM HYDE CHAPEL FIRE PIT Hike to Bible Point (2.5 miles round trip) and join in worship and song. Wednesday, August 31 It s Bridge Time 6:00-8:00 PM Join Gerry and Bernice in enjoying the game of bridge. Whether you are new to the game or have bee playing for years. Tips and Tricks for your iphone 2:00-3:00 PM Thinking of upgrading and getting an iphone 6? Join Bernice to learn what s new and how to use it. Iron Thumb 7:00 PM HEMPEL AUDITORIUM The history of the Mountain Men, the first Americans to come into Estes Park area, in search of furs and adventure! Campfire Worship 8:30-9:00 PM HYDE CHAPEL FIRE PIT Join Chaplain Greg Bunton at the gas fire ring outside Hyde Chapel for fellowship and worship. Friday, September 2 Friday Faith Film: Dreamer 7:00 PM-9:00 PM HYDE CHAPEL Join Chaplain Assistants Dave and Syb Eberhart for an uplifting and inspiring movie. WEEKLY PROMPTER Estes Park Center Activities and Programs Autumn 2016 AUGUST 28 SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 FIRE BAN Please be aware that we are currently under a fire ban. Looking for more details on all we have to offer? Pick up an Autumn Activity Guide from Sweet Memorial or the Front Desk. Aug 31 Sept1 Sept 2 Sept 3 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Enjoy the Changing Seasons! Join our Naturalists on these amazing nature hikes. See the local flora and fauna change for autumn. No sign ups required. Meet at Sweet Memorial. Moraine Park Nature Walk 12:30p-3:30p Leave it to Beaver 12:30p-3:30p YMCA OF THE ROCKIES ESTES PARK CENTER 970-586-3341
PROGRAMMING Check out the QUICK LOOK Guide on the following page and use the key to find age and audience specific classes. Key for GET OUTDOORS Join instructors on outdoor adventures learning about the local environment, our flora and fauna, and outdoor skills. Try out the following classes: Water Exploration Animal Detective Moraine Park Nature Walk Leave it to Beaver Bird Banding Outdoor Living Skills Knot Tying Pathfinders Creatures of the Night Astronomy LITTLE LEARNERS For families with children 5 and under. Get the little ones outside to enjoy these activities: Little Explorers (Nature Walk) Movement Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Hands on Nature Parachute Games Story Time FAMILY FUN Recommended ages: Under age 5 Family Teens Adults Get the entire family together for these fun experiences: Family Adventure (Team Building) BINGO Trivia Family History Chidren s Movie Friday Faith Film ADULT Designed with adults in mind: Walk about the Y Chess Club A.A. Hyde History Walk FITNESS Looking to workout while you re here? Yoga: Multi-Level, Chair, Power Boot Camp Lap Swim Water Exercise and Hydr02ga Sports Recreation Worship Sundays at 10:00 AM
Hiking Program Guided Hike Schedule Requires sign up: http://tinyurl.com/ymcaepc or at Sweet Memorial. August 28 August 29 August 30 August 31 September 1 September 2 September 3 Shipler Mountain 8:15am- 2:45pm Mills Lake 8:30am- 2:00pm Gemstones 8:30am- 3:30pm Bear, Beirstadt to Hollowell 8:30am- 2:30pm Cub Lake Pool Circuit 8:00am- 1:30pm Loch and West Glacier Knob 8:00am-3:30pm Fern Lake 8:00am- 2:30pm Mount Ida 6:30am- 3:30pm Lake Helene 8:30am- 3:00pm Beaver Mountain 8:30am- 2:00pm Marmot Point 8:15am- 12:15pm Hike Difficulty: A = Most Difficult C = Harder B = Challenging D = Hard Deer Mountain 8:30am- 2:30pm Lake Hayiaya 8:00am- 1:00pm Mills Lake 8:30am- 2:00pm Glacier Knobs 8:15am- 3:15pm Ouzel Falls 8:15am- 2:15pm Dream Lake 8:00am- 12:00pm Flood of 82: Alluvial Fan & Horseshoe Park 6:30am- 3:30pm E = More Moderate G = Easy F = Moderate H = Easiest McGregor Mountain 8:30am- 3:00pm Twin Lakes 7:30am- 3:00pm Emerald Lake 8:00am- 12:00pm Miles (RT) Grade Elev. Gain High Point Terrain Drive Time Hikemaster Bear Lake to Hollowell Park 4.4 F 343 9765 E 10-30 min Pat Mostly downhill trail thru subalpine forest & an historic logging road down Mill Creek. Beaver Mountain 5 E 2015 10490 E 10-30 min Clyde Scenic Ute Trail East from Upper Beaver Meadows, then off-trail up steep slope to the wooded summit. Cub Lake & The Pool Circuit 6.3 F 675 8620 F 10-30 min Dave F. Loop hike past aspen woods & beaver ponds to Cub Lake, The Pool, & Arch Rocks. Deer Mountain 6 F 1359 10013 F 10-30 min Beth S. Historic trail up Deer Ridge to accessible summit w/ panoramic views. Dream Lake 2.2 G 425 9900 F 10-30 min Brock Gentle climb on trail past Nymph Lake to a rocky, trout-filled lake in Tyndall Gorge. Emerald Lake 3.6 F 713 10080 F 10-30 min Beth S. Climb smooth trail past Nymph & Dream Lakes to the beautiful lake in Tyndall Gorge. Fern Lake 7.5 F 1375 9530 F 10-30 min Beth S. Trail past Arch Rocks, The Pool, & Fern Falls to Fern Lake, reflecting "The Gables" arrete. Flood of 82: Alluvial Fan & Horseshoe Park 3 G 500 9160 F 10-30 min Keith Walking history of the Lawn Lake Flood of 82. Gemstones 4.5 E 1500 8940 B 10-30 min Tom & Laura Challenging rock scrambles to several, exciting high points on the east end of Lumpy Ridge. Glacier Knobs 5.6 E 1600 10300 C 10-30 min Tom Fun, off-trail, rock scramble to one or more granite domes overlooking Glacier Gorge. Lake Haiyaha 4 F 745 10220 E 10-30 min Laura A relaxed hike to the alpine lake, guarded by huge boulders and an 800 year-old limber pine. Lake Helene 6.4 F 1215 10580 F 10-30 min Dave F. Forested trail around north face of Flattop Mtn to shallow lake below Notchtop Mtn. Marmot Point 1 F 350 11909 F 30-45 min Keith Hike over lush tundra to top of knoll overlooking Chapin Pass & the Mummy Mountains. McGregor Mountain 4.8 D 2370 10486 B 10-30 min Tom Off-trail hike, with steep rock slabs on the ascent. Panoramic views of the Front & Mummy Ranges. Mills Lake 5.2 F 850 9940 F 10-30 min Keith Trail past Alberta Falls to a lake below Thatchtop Mtn & craggy Glacier Gorge. Mount Ida 9.6 D 2130 12880 D 30-45 min Laura & Rachelle Explore the Continental Divide enroute to summit of Mount Ida, overlooking remote Gorge Lakes Ouzel Falls 5.5 F 900 9450 F 10-30 min Laura Forested trail up North St Vrain river past Calypso Cascades & 1978 fire area to falls. Shipler Mountain 5.5 E 1680 11317 E 30-45 min Sam Great opportunity for seeing tundra ecology, bighorn sheep, & NS vistas of the Never Summer Mtns. The Loch and West Glacier Knob 6.3 F 1260 10280 F 10-30 min Clyde & Rachelle Up to a granite dome;down to a beautiful lake; great views along the way. Twin Lakes 7.7 E 1600 9860 D 30-45 min Sam RMNP Wild Basin hike to two hidden, pristine lakes reflecting Mts Copeland, Tanima, & Alice
QUICK LOOK at Programs Key for Recommended ages: Under age 5 Teens Family Adults LOCATION KEY: AR - Day Camp Archery Range D - Dorsey Lake G - Mini-Golf HC - Hyde Chapel LG - Legett Youth Building LH - Longhouse Gym L - Library M - Museum P - Swimming Pool S - Sweet Memorial 7:30 AM Multi-Level Yoga LG 9:00 AM Little Explorers S Little Explorers S Little Explorers S Little Explorers S Little Explorers S Little Explorers S Little Explorers S Pathfinders S Outdoor Living Skills SPathfinders S Outdoor Living Skills SPathfinders S Outdoor Living Skills S Outdoor Living Skills S 10:00 AM Movement S Hands on Nature S Movement S Hands on Nature S Movement S Hands on Nature S Hands on Nature S Worship HC Walk About the Y M History Walk M 10:15 AM Chair Yoga M 10:30 AM Story Time L 11:00 AM Bugs S Parachute Games S Bugs S Parachute Games S Bugs S Parachute Games S Parachute Games S Animal Detective S Animal Detective S Animal Detective SAnimal Detective S Animal Detective SAnimal Detective S Animal Detective S 11:30 AM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 12:30 PM Walk About the Y M Moraine Park Nature Walk S Leave it to Beaver S 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Volleyball S Gaga Ball S Volleyball S Gaga Ball S Volleyball S Gaga Ball S Gaga Ball S 2:00 PM Knot Tying S Knot Tying S Knot Tying S Knot Tying S Knot Tying S Knot Tying S Knot Tying S Children's Movie L Chess Club L 2:30 PM Flag Football S Whiffle Ball S Flag Football S Whiffle Ball S Flag Football S Whiffle Ball S Whiffle Ball S 3:00 PM Family History Program M 3:30 PM Basketball S Ultimate Frisbee S Basketball S Ultimate Frisbee S Basketball S Ultimate Frisbee S Ultimate Frisbee S 3:45 PM Bird Banding S Bird Banding S Bird Banding S 4:00 PM Family Adventure S Water Exploration D Family Adventure SWater Exploration D Family Adventure SWater Exploration D Water Exploration D 4:00 PM S S S S 4:30 PM Capture the Flag S Soccer S Capture the Flag S Soccer S Capture the Flag S Soccer S Soccer S 5:00 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 5:15 PM Boot Camp G/ LH Boot Camp G/ LH 5:30 PM Power Yoga LG 6:00 PM Bingo S Bingo S 7:00 PM Friday Faith Films HC 7:30 PM Trivia S Trivia S Creatures of the Night S 8:30 PM Astronomy LG * Requires sign up: http://tinyurl.com/ymcaepc or at Sweet Memorial.
Zip Line, Climbing Wall, Archery Requires sign up: http://tinyurl.com/ymcaepc or at Sweet Memorial. August 28 August 29 August 30 August 31 September 1 September 2 September 3 Zip Line $20 Closed for Maintenance Climbing Wall $12 8:30-10:00 am 8:30-10:00 am 10:30am-12:00pm 10:30am-12:00pm 1:00-2:30pm 3:00-4:30pm 3:00-4:30pm Archery $5 9-10am Family Family Family Family Family Family Family 10-11am Family Family Family Family Family Family 11am-12pm Family Family Family Family Family Family Family Facility & Fitness Schedules August 28 August 29 August 30 August 31 September 1 September 2 September 3 Lap Swim 7-9am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 7-9am Water Exercise 8:15-9:45am 8:15-9:45am 8:15-9:45am Open Swim 9-11am 9-12pm 12-3:30pm 1-4pm 3-5pm 6:30-8pm Mini-Golf 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm Roller Skate 1-9pm 1-7pm 1-4pm 6-9pm 7-9pm 1-9pm 1-9pm 1-9pm Longhouse Gym 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm Tennis *Equip can be checked out at Sweet Memorial 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm 12:00pm-8:30pm Library CLOSED 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 8:30am-5pm Museum 11:30am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm Craft & Design 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm Sweet Memorial 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30am-8:30pm 8:30am-8:30pm Yoga: Multi-Level 7:30-8:30am Yoga: Chair 10:15-11:15am Yoga: Power 5:30-6:30pm Boot Camp 5:15-6:15 5:15-6:15
Rapid Transit Rafting Book online: www.rapidtransitrafting.com All Day Trips on the Colorado river Located on YMCA property, Jackson Stables offers guided Horseback Rides in Rocky Mountain National Park and on YMCA grounds. www.jacksonstables.com Trail Rides, Pony Rides and Hayrides available. Call 970-586-3341, ext. 1140 for reservations. 1/2 Day Trips on the Cache La Poudre The only company to provide transportation from Estes Park. 970-577-7238 800-367-8523 Massage Therapy enjoy a therapeutic massage in a serene mountain cabin Contact us for your guided fly fishing trip! Located in Sweet Memorial on the grounds of the YMCA of the Rockies Call 970-586-3341, ext. 1153 for reservations. www.sasquatchflyfishing.com Located in Oak Cabin on the YMCA grounds. Sign up in the binder located on the porch or call 4101. www.homegrownyoga.com 303-448-1616, ext. 4101 PHONE NUMBERS: Emergency: x222 Operator: 0 Administration Info Desk: x1138 Sweet Memorial Program: x1104 Craft & Design Center: x1132 Day Camp: x1280 Dorsey Museum: x1136 Dorsey Swimming Pool: x1135 First Aid Station: x1120 Housekeeping: x1142 Maude Jellison Library: x1133 Mini Golf & Tennis Courts: x1134