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JUNE 11-FRIDAY JUNE 18 YMCA of the ROCKIES ESTES PARK CENTER Questions About What’S Available During Your Stay? Visit Our What-To-Expect Page Here Or Call X1104 ACTIVITY GUIDE FRIDAY, JUNE 11-FRIDAY JUNE 18 YMCA OF THE ROCKIES ESTES PARK CENTER Questions about what’s available during your stay? Visit our What-to-Expect page here or call x1104. PROGRAM FACILITY HOURS Masks are required inside all facilities. Limited capacities. SWEET MEMORIAL BUILDING Open 8:00 AM –9:00 PM The hub of the Programs Department, consider us your Activity Visitor Center. Come here to find out the inside scoop, get full schedules of activities, and plan out your fun! Questions? Call us at x1104. MOOTZ FAMILY CRAFT & DESIGN CENTER Open 9:30 AM –5:00 PM Try glazed ceramics, tie dye, mosaics, painting woodcrafts and more. Prices range from $5-$85. Activities may vary by day. Questions? Call us at x1132. BOONE FAMILY MOUNTAIN CENTER Open 8:00 AM –5:30 PM Sign up for hikes, visitor our nature center, or get info about our climbing and biking activities! Plus, find tons of information about hiking, both at the Y and in the National Park. Questions? Call x8402. LULA W. DORSEY MUSEUM Questions? Call us at x1136. Fri, June 11 Sat, June 12 Sun, June 13 Mon, June 14 Tues, June 15 Wed, June 16 Thurs, June 17 Fri, June 18 12– 5 PM 10 AM—5 PM 10AM– 5 PM 10AM– 5 PM CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 9 AM– 5 PM MAUDE JELLISON LIBRARY Questions? Call us at x1133. Fri, June 11 Sat, June 12 Sun, June 13 Mon, June 14 Tues, June 15 Wed, June 16 Thurs, June 17 Fri, June 18 9 AM—5 PM 9AM -5 PM 1 - 5 PM 9 AM-5 PM 9 AM-5 PM 9 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 5 PM 9 AM—5 PM DORSEY SWIMMING POOL Capacity may be restricted. Pool is closed during lightning storms. Call ahead for space availability and weather conditions x1135. Fri, June 11 Sat, June 12 Sun, June 13 Mon, June 14 Tues, June 15 Wed, June 16 Thurs, June 17 Fri, June 18 Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Open Swim Lap Swim 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-8:45AM 7AM-8:45AM 7AM-8:45AM 1-5; 6-8:30 7AM-9AM Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim 9-12; 1-5; 6-8:30 9-12; 1-5; 6-8:30 9-12; 1-5; 6-8:30 1-5; 6-8:30 1-5; 6-8:30 1-5; 6-8:30 9-12; 1-5; 6-8:30 DUNCAN FAMILY CLUBHOUSE Open 8:00 AM –8:00 PM Check out mini golf clubs, tennis equipment, and outdoor recreation. Play basketball, volleyball, and horse- shoes on our courts in the Administration Field. Questions? Call x1134 FIND THE GOLDEN NUGGETS! SWEET MEMORIAL GAME ROOM Follow our hiking trails around the Y and Open 8:00 AM –9:00 PM keep a look out for the shiny, golden rocks hiding all around the property. If Our game room in the basement of you collect at least one, turn in at Sweet Sweet Memorial is open! Play ping pong, Memorial for a special prize! pool, shuffleboard and toddler activities. Call 970-586-3341 ext. 1104 for more information. Must register in advance. Click here to register online or call Sweet Memorial at x1104. Select PAID ACTIVITIES Activities restricted to single family reservations. Masks Required. Fri, June 11 Sat, June 12 Sun, June 13 Mon, June 14 Tues, June 15 Wed, June 16 Thurs, June 17 Fri, June 18 Escape Room 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Coleman Cabin 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM $10/ person 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 8 person max 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 6:30 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM Archery 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Main Archery 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Range 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Ages 6+ 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM $10/person 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 10 person max 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM Outdoor Climbing Wall 12:30 PM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM 1:30 PM 9:00 AM 2:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM Mountain Center 1:30 PM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM Ages 5+ 2:30 PM 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM $10/person, 3:30 PM 2:30 PM 1:30 PM 8 person max 3:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Indoor Climbing Wall 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Mountain Center 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Ages 5+ 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM $10/person, 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 8 person max 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00PM 4:00 PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Axe Throwing 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:45 PM Main Archery 2:45 PM 2:45 PM 2:45 PM 2:45 PM 4:15 PM 6:30 PM 2:45 PM 4:15 PM Range 4:15 PM 3:30 PM 4:15 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Ages 6+ 5:00 PM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM 4:15 PM 5:45 PM 4:15 PM $10/person 5:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:45 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 5:00 PM 12 person max 6:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:30 PM 5:45 PM 5:45 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM CAMPFIRES Join us on Tuesday Mornings at the Museum! Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings located throughout the property. Call x1104 to check fire ring availa- bility. A fee of $25 includes use of the site and two Hear from YMCA of the Rockies leadership about updates bundles of wood. and happenings. Includes breakfast. Tuesday’s at 8:30am at the Lula Dorsey Museum Looking to book your fire ring ahead of time? Free to attend, no sign up necessary. BOOK HERE! DAY CAMP WHERE NATURE, HISTORY & ART INSPIRE! For ages 5-17 The Lula W. Dorsey Museum has created two self-guided walking tours for you to enjoy! These informative strolls A Rocky Mountain Camp experience for only $40 per day! around our Estes Park center explore our history and Meets at Legget Youth Building or Jellison Youth Building public art and encourage you to engage with art and na- ture. Access the tours by clicking on the tour you are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM interested in! Register online here: YMCA of the Rockies Day Camp Free! PUBLIC ART TOUR Questions? Call us at x1280 or email us at WALK ABOUT THE Y HISTORY TOUR [email protected] Or download The Clio app and search tours: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park. Masks and advanced registration required. Call 970-586-3341 ext. 1104 for more information. HIKING & MORE Call 1104 or 8402 to register. Requires sign up: Register online or call the Boone Family Mountain Center at x8402.
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