Aspen Art Museum
The Museum has
a comprehensive collection of multi-day classes such as Crazy College, Rainbow
Hour, Sight & Sound and Trash to Treasure for grades 1-4. For older kids
there are Ethereal Sculpture, Gems and Jewels, iSight and many others. Call
925-8050 to register or visit their website at www.aspenartmuseum.org for more
information.
Aspen Writer’s Foundation
This organization not only provides
excellent writing camps for adults often taught by reknowed writers,
but also great programs for kids. Call 925-3122or visit
their website at www.aspenwriters.org
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Both the Aspen
Center and the Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt offer great summer programs.
Aspen’s
Earthworks for grades 5-8 is one of the more popular programs while
Basalt’s
Farm and Wilderness Camp, Family Farm Days and Art Camps are always
fun. Call 927-6760 or visit their website at www.aspennature.org to learn
more.
Wyly
Art Center
Located in Basalt, Wyly’s offers great year round programs,
but their summer sessions are especially unique. Visit their website at www.wylyarts.org or call 927-4123.
Carbondale Clay Center
Summer programs come in 1 and
3 week sessions. Check out Kids in Clay, Wheel Throwing, Mommy & Me,
and Hand Building classes. Visit www.carbondaleclay.org or call 963-2529 for more information.
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Glenwood Art Council
This organization
has been hosting a variety of summer programs for kids of all ages
for years. Their dance, art and music programs are especially noteworthy.
Contact 945-2414 or visit www.glenwoodcenterforthearts.com to learn more.
H2J Riding Camp
Probably the most comprehensive programs
for kids in the Valley. H2J offers both single and multi-day programs
for kids of all ages. Call 923-9297 for more
information or visit www.h2j.com for
a list of programs.
Aspen Snowmass Camps
SkiCo is mostly known for its excellent
winter activities, but their summer program is just as rich with
opportunities for kids. They offer both cultural and recreational camps
throughout the summer. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call 923-0460 to
learn more.
Glenwood Community Center
Whether it’s a weekend
camping trip or a week-long program on kayaking, the Glenwood Parks
and Recreation Department has great programs for all ages throughout the
summer. The local youth athletic programs like baseball, soccer and football
are also run through their organization. Call 384-6300 or visit www.glenwoodrec.com for program information.
Aspen Recreation Center
Situated in one of the great
playgrounds in the country, the Aspen Parks and Recreation Department
offers an extensive collection of outdoor and cultural programs. They also
oversee all the traditional youth athletic programs in the area. Call 920-5140 for more information or visit the website. www.aspenrecreation.com |
