With so many activities to do, you’ll never get bored. Our Program department is located in the Sweet Memorial Program building. To reach program staff regarding any of the activities below, please call 970-586-3341, extension 1104. Many activities are free and included with a lodging reservation, some activities have additional fees.
Stay Pass wristbands and Day Pass wristbands will be your all-access-pass to our free and affordable activities! Guests staying at YMCA of the Rockies will receive a Stay Pass, which is included in the price of their lodging. If you’re not staying on-grounds or are not a member of the YMCA of the Rockies, you must purchase a wristband Day Pass to participate in activities. $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free. Only YMCA of the Rockies Memberships holders will receive a complimentary Day Pass. The Day Pass can be purchased at the Sweet Memorial Program Building or the Administration Building.
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Axe Throwing
Experience the rush of axe throwing! This new activity at YMCA of the Rockies offers the chance to bring out your inner mountain woman/man! During each session you will be shown how to safely throw a two-pound hatchet at a target and get it to stick. Great experience for both first time and veteran axe throwers. Forty-five minute sessions can be booked by individuals and families. We have modified our current archery range to allow a safe space for the operation of this popular new activity! The range is located in a perfect wooded area of YMCA of the Rockies with plenty of shade from towering Ponderosa Pines. Axe throwing …
Sledding
See you at the start of the 2020 winter season! Enjoy a Colorado tradition, sledding! Sledding is permitted on our sledding hill, located south of Dorsey Lake near the entrance of the YMCA of the Rockies. Bring your own sled or check one out from the Sweet Memorial Program Building. Sledding hill is open from dawn to dusk. Guests lodging at YMCA of the Rockies receive complimentary access. Guests not staying at YMCA of the Rockies must purchase a day pass from the Sweet Memorial Program Building to use the sledding hill.
Supplies & Shopping
Forget something at home? Need gear for your hike in Rocky Mountain National Park? No worries, the YMCA has you covered! Our General Store and Gear Shop offer a wide variety of items ranging from grocery items to hiking poles and snowshoes that will cover all the basics, allowing you to enjoy time on your getaway. Gear Shop – Outdoor Adventure Gear and Accessories Located in the Boone Family Mountain Center, the Gear Shop offers the latest in outdoor apparel from Osprey and Outdoor Research, trusted brands in the outdoor industry. Safety in the wilderness is essential, so be prepared with other supplies including hiking socks, warm hats and gloves, …
Astronomy
The YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, is pleased to offer a rich astronomy program for our guests. It is our intention to take full advantage of our dark, clear Rocky Mountain skies to provide enjoyable and educational opportunities for our guests. On a weekly basis, we offer the following programs (please see our Activity Guide for details): Astronomy: Look through our telescopes at a variety of nighttime celestial objects, including planets, double stars, star clusters, and distant galaxies. Tour the stars with your session guides and learn to identify more than one dozen constellations and hear the myths associated with them. This program is designed for ages 10+ …
Outdoor Arts Program
During the summer months, attend an outdoor arts class or presentation by local artists. Be inspired by the YMCA of the Rockies’ natural environment as you participate in one of our educational art classes. Kids can also explore their creativity with kid’s special arts programs. For more information, contact the Sweet Memorial Program Building at 970-586-3341 x1104. Click here to view the weekly Activity Guide and register for activities here.
Family Programs
At YMCA of the Rockies, we strive to provide unifying experiences for families through fun-filled activities. Our Family Programs offer a variety of special events and classes for families to participate in together. From board games and movie nights, to classes about fire building and local wildlife— our family programs are guaranteed to create lifelong memories. We also have activities catered to our little learners! These programs allow young children time to experience the outdoors with their family, while learning something new in the process. Some of these activities include ball play, parachute games, and our most popular “little explorers” program, where children will have the opportunity to go on …
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