ACTIVITY GUIDE PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 25, 2016 - APRIL 1, 2016 SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH Programs Office 970-887-2152, ext. 4135 snowmountainranch.org 8:30AM-5PM Daily 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. 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: 6:30am- Lunch: 11:30am-1:00pm 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 & Grocery: 4122 Grocery Grill Fri (Mar 25th) 3pm-8pm 3pm-8pm Sat 11am-7pm 11am-7pm Sun 11am-7pm 11am-7pm Mon-Thurs 2pm 4pm Closed Fri (Apr 1st) 2pm-4pm 4pm-7pm Gift Shop: 4109 Fri (Mar 25th) Sat-Mon Tues-Wed Thurs Fri (Apr 1st) 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 1pm-5pm CLOSED 9am-5pm 1
Fri, Mar 25 Sat, Mar 26 Sun, Mar 27 FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS 9:30am Snow Games @ Programs Building 2:00pm Guided Snowshoe Hike to Homestead Meet @ Nordic Center. Please arrive early to rent snowshoes. Campfire & S mores @ Craft Shop 7:00pm Showing Up @ Programs Building 7:00pm Good Friday Service @ Chapel 8:30am Dog Sledding Presentation @ Doak Room (next to library) 1:30pm Curling @ Pavilion Human Hungry Hungry Hippos @ Kiva Campfire & S mores @ Craft Shop 7:00pm Dodgeball @ Kiva 6:30am Easter Sunrise Service @ Legett Building 10:15am Easter Sunday Service @ Legett Building 11:00am Easter Basket Decorating @ Programs Lawn 11:30am Easter Egg Hunt @ Programs Lawn (White snow or green grass; there WILL be an Easter Egg Hunt! Please dress for the weather.) Mon, Mar 28 8:30am Dog Sledding Presentation @ Doak Room (next to library) Human Hungry Hungry Hippos @ Kiva Tues, Mar 29 Snow Games @ Programs Building 2:00pm Dodgeball @ Kiva Wed, Mar 30 Human Hungry Hungry Hippos @ Kiva 2:00pm Dodgeball @ Kiva Thurs, Mar 31 9:30am Weird Science @ Day Camp Building 1:00pm Snow Games @ Programs Building Dodgeball @ Kiva Fri, Apr 1 9:30am Snow Games @ Programs Building 2:00pm Guided Snowshoe Hike to Homestead Meet @ Nordic Center. Please arrive early to rent snowshoes. Campfire & S mores @ Craft Shop 7:00pm Showing Tangled @ Programs Building 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. 2
Open Daily 8:30am- Call extension 4173 for more information. Snow Mountain Ranch s Nordic Center has 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. Lessons are also available. 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 Adult Classic Boots, Skis & Poles; Snowshoes & Poles Child Classic Boots, Skis & Poles; Snowshoes & Poles Full Day Half Day (after 1pm) $18 $14 $10 $8 Fat Bikes are here! Skate Rental (Adult Sizes 160+) $22 $17 Pull Child Sled $15 $10 Chariot Child Sled $22 $17 Fat Tire Snow Bike (Try it out for $20 for an hour!) $60 $40 We have 12km of single track trails and our 10km of dog trails that are all open to Fat Tire Snow Bikes. Bikes are available for rent at the Nordic Center. 3
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 skate and tube rentals. All other participants must purchase a Day Pass. (Please note that Ice Skating and Tubing are weather dependent activities.) Day Passes prices: Adults $20 Children (6-12) $10 Children Under 5 are free FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THURS FRI 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/1 Pavilion (Ice Skating & Tubing) 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 9am-6pm 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 when parking in parking lots as cars my slide on ice. 4
THE CRAFT SHOP Open Daily 9am-5pm Ext. 4007 Mosaic Tile Wood Burn Copper Enamel DAILY CLASSES: Glass Fusion Class Sat & Sun @ 10am ($15/Person) (6 people max) Copper Enamel Class Saturday @ 2pm ($10/Person) (6 people max) B e C r e a t i v e! 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. Kids Craft: Wood Words - $3 LARGE GROUPS: Customize your experience! Just give us a call to setup in advance to make it special. 5
PROGRAMS WEEKLY SCHEDULE Program Name Fri Mar 25 Sat Mar 26 Sun Mar 27 Mon Mar 28 Tues Mar 29 Wed Mar 30 Thu Mar 31 Fri Apr 1 Archery (Indoor) $5 per person Ages 5+ 7:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm Climbing Wall (Indoor) $5 per person Weight 40-250Lbs 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm Kiva (Free) 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-8pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm Dog Sledding $30 per person 8:30am 9:30am 10:30am (Long Rides Only) 8:30am Unavailable 8:30am Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable 8:30am 9:30am 10:30am (Long Rides Only) Archery, climbing wall sessions require advanced reservations. Please visit the Programs desk or call extension 4135 to make a reservation. 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
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL THE POOL IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE PROGRAM BUILDING AND THE KIVA CENTER. EXT 4126. Fri 3/25 Sat 3/26 Sun 3/27 Mon 3/28 Tue 3/29 Wed 3/30 Thu 3/31 Fri 4/1 Lap Swim - 6:00pm 7:00am- 7:00am- 6:00am- 8:00am 6:00am- 8:00am Closed 6:00am- 8:00am 6:00am- 8:00am Open Swim 1:00pm- - 11:00am - 11:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm Closed 1:00pm- 1:00pm- 6:00pm- 1:00pm- 12:00pm- 6:00pm- 6:00pm- 6:00pm- 6:00pm- 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 lightning. 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. 7
SUNDAY WORSHIP Join us for worship at Easter Sunday Service in the Legett building. Sunday @ 6:30am & 10:15am DOG SLEDDING PRESENTATION Saturdays & Mondays @ 8:30am Held at the Doak room (next to Library). Come meet the dogs and make a craft. DOAK FAMILY LIBRARY Open Friday-Sunday 9am-5pm Open Monday 9am-12pm Open Upon Request all other times daily 9am-5pm** **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. RESERVE SPOTS FOR DOG SLEDDING NOW! Call the Program Office at ext. 4135 and reserve your dog sledding spot during your stay! Long, short, and private group rides available. Don t want to go on a ride but want to learn more about dog sledding? Come to the dog sledding presentation at the Doak Room. ROWLEY HOMESTEAD Guided Snowshoe Hikes Fridays @ 2pm Meet at Nordic Center & hike to the Rowley Homestead. Please arrive early to rent snowshoes. WARNING: The Rowley Homestead is only accessible by ski, snowshoe, or foot this time of year. Please do not attempt to drive down closed roads. HUMAN HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS! Join us in the Kiva for life size Hungry Hungry Hippos! *Scheduled times listed on page 2 8
Explore Snow Mountain Ranch by horseback! Drop by the stables or call for pricing and availability. Reservations Required. Offered Daily: Winter Horseback Trail Rides - 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (Please note kids must be at least 8 years old for the trail rides) Hot Cocoa Sleigh Rides - 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 7:00pm Dinner Sleigh Rides - 5:30pm Private one-horse-open-sleigh available! Pony Rides for ages 2 and up Petting Farm with Goats and Sheep 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. 9
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