Registration for the Vail Recreation District’s (VRD) Youth Services summer programming will officially begin on Monday, April 5. Early registration will be available for VRD residents from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 3. Then, beginning at 8 a.m. on April 5, registration forms can either be hand delivered to Youth Services, located in the LionsHead parking structure adjacent to Subway, or faxed to 970-479-2835. Spaces for Camp Vail, Pre Kamp Vail, Extreme Camp Vail and Camp Eco Fun are available on a first-come, first-served basis until all the spaces have been filled. No online registration is available for the Youth Services summer camps. The camps offer children ages two and half to 14 a myriad of indoor and outdoor activities as follows:
Camp Vail: Monday-Friday, June 14 to Aug. 20
Vail’s premier day camp, Camp Vail, invites children ages five (and entering Kindergarten) through 12 to experience a variety of activities including outdoor adventures, swimming, martial arts, art and science activities, special outings and more. Drop off is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and pick up is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Costs are $46 per day, per child for VRD and Eagle County residents or $63 per day, per child for out-of-county residents. Five-and 10-day sessions are available for $210 and $360 for VRD and Eagle County residents or $300 and $540 for out-of-county residents.
Pre Kamp Vail: Monday-Friday, June 14 to Aug. 20
One of the only preschool-specific programs in the Vail Valley during the summer, Pre Kamp Vail offers children ages two-and-half to five years daily activities including arts and crafts, songs, games and daily adventure outings. Drop off is from 8 to 9 a.m. and pick up is from 4 to 5 p.m. Costs are $48 per child, per day for VRD and Eagle County residents and $66 per child, per day for out-of-county residents. Five-and 10-day sessions are available for $225 and $390 for VRD and Eagle County residents or $310 and $560 for out-of-county residents.
Camp Eco Fun: June 14 to Aug. 19
VRD Youth Services joins the Nature Center for a unique two-day, per week program that includes exploration of ecology including local flora and fauna. Participants spend half the day at the Nature Center enjoying activities led by Gore Range Natural Science School naturalists. The other half is spent with Youth Services enjoying nature-orientated arts and crafts that complement a daily theme. There are two age groups for Camp Eco Fun: Hummingbirds for ages four to six with sessions Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday and Hawks for ages seven to 11 with sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-day sessions cost $80 per child for VRD and Eagle County Residents or $100 per child for out-of-county residents. Core Corps offer five session registrations and each two-day session costs $70 per child for VRD residents, $75 per child for Eagle County residents or $90 per child or out-of-county residents. Core Corps must register five or more sessions by April 24.
Extreme Camp Vail: Fridays, July 2 to Aug. 6
For the more adventurous campers, Extreme Camp Vail will take place Fridays and will offer children ages eight to 13 adventure-packed days including rafting, a trip to the Glenwood Caverns and a trip to Water World to name a few. Costs are $20 to $35 per day, per child with Camp Vail registration.
Skateboard Clinics: June 15 to Aug. 17
Vail’s Skatepark will return this summer on the top deck of the LionsHead parking structure in Vail. Youth Services instructors will teach participants everything from basic skills and etiquette to perfecting tricks. Skateboard clinics will take place on Tuesdays and are for ages seven to 14 years old. Costs are $20 per clinic for VRD and Eagle County residents or $25 for out-of-county residents. Register for five or more clinics and receive a $5 discount per clinic.
Imagination Station
Additionally, the Imagination Station, Vail’s unique learning and discovery center for children ages two through 12, will be open throughout the summer. Located in the LionsHead parking structure above Subway, the Imagination Station is a drop-in children’s museum featuring hands-on art and science activities including a Bernoulli Blower, Marble Mania, a black-light room where children can “freeze” their shadows, toddler play area and “Science of Sound” exhibits. Cost is $5 per child, per day or a 10-day punch card for $35. Additionally, children ages three and older, who are toilet trained, can be dropped off with Imagination Station staff for up to three hours for $10 per child, per hour. Staff will guide children through a variety of activities depending on interest. Reservations are required for drop-off. Hours vary, click here or call 479-2292 for seasonal hours and details.
For more information on VRD Youth Services summer programming, call 479-2292
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