I subscribe to the YMCA of the Rockies’ newsletter for Camp Chief Ouray and last week, I received a notification about what I deem to be the coolest winter camps for kids in Colorado. Talk about the best holiday gift ever!
Both camps take place at Camp Chief Ouray near Granby, Colo.
SKI AND SNOWSHOE WEEKEND
Ever wondered what it would be like to see camp in the snow? This fun filled weekend with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and sledding!
Dates: February 26-28, 2016
Ages: 7-12
Price: $150 – Includes lodging, food, and activities (including Nordic ski equipment rental) at Camp Chief Ouray. Campers will stay in the CCO lodge.
Add transportation for $30 each way (Exit 259 Golden/Morrison off I-70, “Hogback Jurassic Park-n-Ride, Wooly Mammoth lot”) Pick up is at 7 p.m. on Friday (dinner is not provided) and drop off is at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Check out their website for the itinerary & packing list.
DOG SLEDDING CAMP
During this 4–day winter adventure at Camp Chief Ouray you’ll learn how to handle, harness and mush a team of 19 Alaskan Huskies. They’ll focus on building leadership skills and working as a team to successfully run the dogs on our trails.
Dates: March 28-31st, 2016
Ages: 15—17
Cost: $420 ($75 non-refundable deposit at registration), includes all lodging, food, and activities. Add transportation for $30 each way (Exit 259 Golden/Morrison off I-70, “Hogback Jurassic Park-n-Ride, Wooly Mammoth lot”). Sign up on-line quickly, there are limited spots!
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PERSONALIZED SANTA VISIT
Looking for some last minute Christmas magic, or maybe have a little one who is skeptical of the “big man?” The YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park has a unique spin on the boring old Santa visit. This year the Y is offering a PERSONAL Santa visit to your cabin or hotel room. Santa will come directly to your private cabin on Christmas Eve and hand-deliver presents to your kiddos (supplied by mom and dad in advance, along with a few important details) and truly knock the socks off your kiddos. There’s nothing to help them remember that Santa is always watching when he surprises them at the door with their special personalized gifts and details. Reservations are required (for obvious reasons!) You can check them out at www.ymcarockies.org
Author: Amber Johnson
Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
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SIgn me up! Oh wait. It’s for kids. Thinking they need to do this for grownups!