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FAMILY ACTIVITES BROCHURE
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Hiking
Numerous trails all over the valley, including the world famous and awe inspiring Maroon Bells
Mountain Biking
So many trails its called Aspen's 5th Mountain
Road Biking
Everything from the 40 mile family friendly Rio Grande Trail to the more strenuous Maroon Bells, Ashcroft, and Independence Pass. Tours available also.
Horse Back Riding
From 2hr rides to three day overnight pack trips into the surrounding wilderness areas, Breakfast rides and Sunset Rides also available
Whitewater Rafting
Adventure for every age and thrill level, gentle river "floats" to the level 5 rapids on the Arkansas River
Sledging
Think boogie boarding on our local river, the Roaring Fork
Fly Fishing
Gold Medal Waters surround us. Lessons available for the beginners and local guides are available for half or full day excursion. Spincasting trips are also available for the whole family.
Kayaking
Both the Roaring Fork and the Colorado offer great kayaking as well as a technical water course. Inflatable "duckies" offer a fun water day with a guide/instructor for adults who are less experienced.
Canoeing
The nearby North Star Preserve offers scenic canoeing for the whole family.
Golf
Five golf course in the valley and a wonderful kids program Junior Golf
Tennis
Public and private courts available as well as clay
Picknicking
At the Grottos and Ice Caves
Mine Tours
Of the still active Smuggler and Compromise mines
Aspen Skateboard Park
Three distinct areas for all levels of skateboarding
Tandem Paragliding
Hot Air Balloon Rides
One of the best ways to see the surrounding mountain scenery
Snowmass Rodeo
Competition level full rodeo and barbeque
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Wildlife preserve and nature center on beautiful Hallam Lake, offers tours, nature walks and sunset beaver tours
Aspen Recreation Center
Multi-faceted facility with indoor lap pool, water park and slide, climbing wall, fitness/weight rooms and classes, Olympic size indoor ice rink, batting cages
Glenwood Hot Springs
(40 mile drive or bus ride) complete with mineral baths and water slide
ON-MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
Aspen Mountain
Gondola rides to the swnmit at 11.200 feet with panoramic views and a great lunch spot for a picnic or enjoy the Sundeck restaurant • Daily Nature Hikes with Guides from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies - fun for all ages • 9 hole Frisbee Golf • Nature Obstacle Course • Parming for Silver • Climbing Wall • Bungee Trampoline • Free Music Concerts, usually classical or bluegrass • Morning Yoga/Hike • Nature Trails • Biking Trails • Jeep Tours
Snowmass Mountain (20 minute car or bus ride)
Extensive Mountain Biking (only mountain where bikes are allowed on the chairlifts to reach the summit) • Daily Nature Walks with guides from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies • Weekly Rodeo • Hiking • Run & Gun Paintball • 18 hole Frisbee Golf • Kids Crafts • Free Music Concert Series on Fanny Hill, usually nationally known artists • Campfire Sing-a-longs and Story telling
Buttermilk Mountain
Horseback Riding - trail rides up into the scenic Buttermilk meadows • Pony rides for the smaller children available
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Aspen Music Festival and School
Internationally acclaimed, features daily concerts, lectures and classes at a variety of locations, from full orchestra concerts to intimate street performances, opera to jazz, something for all music lovers, free family concerts and children's programs
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Dancers and choreographers from across the country come to study and perform, adult and children's classes and workshops available
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Visual arts learning center, offers workshops and classes in all media from ceramics to photography, woodworking to watercolor. Adult and children's programs available
Theatre Aspen
Ongoing performances throughout the summer season including local and national talent, children's programs and workshops available
Aspen Writers' Foundation
Offers weekly writers groups, kid's writing camps and programs
Spellbinders and Story Hour
Free, age appropriate storytelling and readings at the Aspen/Pitkin County Library
Aspen Historical Society
Offers tours to the main historical sites of Aspen as well as the museum, self guided tours also available, historical programs and lectures on Aspen's colorful history offered throughout the summer, walking tours through Aspen's
west end and downtown areas
Aspen Center for Physics
Offers weekly lectures and speakers on a variety of subjects from physics, astrophysics, and related topics. Kid's programs available as well.
KIDS CAMPS – DAILY AND WEEKLY
Aspen Youth Center
A variety of programs for all ages
Camp Aspen/Snowmass
Mid Jun thru mid Aug, daily and weekly, ages 3 thru teens, activities vary depending on ages. Older kids include - mountain boarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, theme and nature days, hiking and swimming. Younger
kids include - bungee trampoline, arts and crafts, drama, hiking, organized sports
Radio Skateboard Camp
May thru August
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES)
Daily, ages 4 thru 16, programs vary depending on age, include naturalists walks, animal demonstrations, astronomy, interpretive campground programs
Anderson Ranch
Early June thru mid August, schedule varies by age, ages 6 thru Program used to spark imagination and creative thinking, includes printmaking, nature art, digital, animation, ceramics, wood working, photography, painting. Also
available Family Day Workshops - parents and young children interact together to get creative with hands on projects.
Theatre Aspen
Mid June thru early August, schedule varies by age, 5 thru 18. For most programs experience is not necessary. Older children's programs require auditions or teacher recommendation.
H2J Horseback Riding Camp
June thru August, daily, weekly, or monthly, for experienced riders only of the intermediate or advanced level. Also requires hands on daily instruction in the care and grooming of the horses.
Kiddie Cookers
One day per week, offers hands on instruction and safety in the kitchen for mini chefs. Also offers a "Mommy and Me" series and a "Daddy and Me" series for younger children.
Camp Ecology
Mid June thru August, Mon. - Fri., daily and weekly, ages 5 thru 8 Ecology based games and crafts, science projects, nature discovery, programs to promote Earth stewardship
Camp Ecology Sports
Mid June thru August, Mon. - Fri., ages 5 thru 8, teaches sportsmanship and team play, Scheduled sports include, basketball, flag football, softball, sand ball, kickball, and soccer. Each sport offered by the week.
Camp Ecology Overnights
Offered one weekend each June, July and August. Ages 5&6, 7&8, 9&10. Camping in tents with sleeping bags, campfire talks, hiking, learning camping skills and outdoor safety. For children who have already participated in
either Camp Ecology or Camp Ecology Sports.