Kids Calendar

CBMR Camp CB offers memorable summertime experiences for kids of all ages this summer. For older kids, Camp CB Summer Adventure program combines outdoor mountain activities, adventure park access with arts and crafts. For younger ones, Camp CB Nursery is the perfect spot to spend a day away from the parents. Contact Heather Driggs at (970) 349-4185 or visit skicb.com.

Summer Camp at The Studio Art School: Kids ages 5 and up, join us this summer every day, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting June 7. Each day is a new adventure with our daily art instruction based on the week’s theme (check them out at www.crestedbuttestudio.com), outdoor exploration, field trips within the community, and tons of fun! Contact [email protected].
Crested Butte Ski Club reminds parents that there are scholarships available for local athletes who wish to participate in the on snow sports, such as alpine racing, snow boarding, free style, telemark and Big Mountain. Contact Kiley Flint at 275-2554 or by email to [email protected].
Teen Babysitters Needed For Summer Fun: The Club at Crested Butte is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing babysitters (ages 13 and up). Hours are flexible. Please call Stevie Kremer at (203) 644 2298 or The Club at Crested Butte at 349-6127.
Gravity Groms Active Alpine Day Camps. For kids ages 6 to 15 begins June 7, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gravity Groms will spend this summer outside honing their monster skills on all of the gravity sports the Valley offers. Contact Doug and Alexandra Hudson at (970) 765-6771 or go to [email protected].
Mountain Adventures: Summer recreation day programs for kids ages 6 to 14. Climbing, river rafting, ropes course, canoeing, flyfishing, mountain biking, blue mesa beach trips. Contact Mark Robbins, at [email protected], (970) 596-3589. Visit www.mtcrestedbuttecolorado.us.
RMBL Kid’s Nature Camp. Through nature awareness games, hikes, art and literature we have fun learning about the science and ecology of our spectacular mountain setting. Session I: June 7 to July 9, Session II: July 12 to August 13. Contact Annie at (970) 349- 7746 or [email protected]. Visit www.rmbl.org/ee for weekly themes.
June’s Character Camp: Developing character and values through fun, games, crafts, teamwork, relationships and stories for elementary-aged children. At Town Hall, 8:30 a.m. to- 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 7 to Friday, June 11, for $40 per day. Contact Rosie Geisler at [email protected]
The Pottery Place is throwing a Kids’ Ice Cream Party on Saturday, June 12 from noon to 2 p.m. Help celebrate our grand reopening for summertime. Come paint an ice cream bowl, and enjoy a complimentary ice cream sundae while you paint. Call 349-2799 for more info. Summer hours have begun: Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to www.crestedbuttestudio.com for more information.
Stepping Stones is currently taking reservations for their summer camp program as well as for the 2010-2011 school year. Care starts at six months. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the program should stop by for a visit: call 349-5288 or go to www.steppingstoneschildrenscenter.com.
Riverfest 2010 has Kid-Friendly Events: On Saturday, June 26, enjoy a day of art, games, and educational activities all centered around our rivers. Kids’ activities are free! Paint, do sand art, catch and identify bugs in the river, and earn prizes to take home! Visit www.gunnisonriverfestival.com for more info.
New Children’s Opera Chorus for kids, ages seven to 12. Learn from and perform with opera greats during the Crested Butte Music Festival. Meet Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from July 11 to August 5 for professional training and other fun activities. There are also rehearsals for five performances, including La Bohème. Download a registration form at www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com.
Town of Crested Butte Parks & Recreation activities are beginning: Choose from Little League baseball, gymnastics, skateboarding, tennis, basketball camp, Cheer Camp, and two soccer camps for youth ages three to 18. All program and registration information is available online at www.crestedbutterec.com.
Munchkin’s Music and Dance will be singing and dancing to the Pony Collection. Classes start June 21 and will run for eight weeks, Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m. MusicMakers class for four- and five-year-olds is also being offered Mondays at 11 a.m. Contact Karen at [email protected] or 349-9639.
The Gunnison Valley Children’s Chorus will offer a summer session, with several performances. Starting June 21, singers will meet Monday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. to work on choral skills, including partner songs, rounds, and harmony singing. Also included are line dances, play party games, instruments, and other musical opportunities. Contact Karen at [email protected] or 349-9639.
If you would like to include your kids’ event or announcement in the calendar free of charge, please contact Melissa Neuner at [email protected] by Monday at 11 a.m. to be included in that Thursday’s edition of the paper.
Calendar compiled by The Studio Art School and The Pottery Place, offering art and writing classes and workshops for kids and adults. Located at 502 Belleview in Clark’s Market shopping center. www.crestedbuttestudio.com.