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This Week in Vail
Monday, July 26 – Sunday, August 1
Event Highlights
 Vail International Dance Festival Opening Night: Savion Glover, Tuesday
Back by popular demand, the King of Tap returns after his two sold out shows in 2009. For Opening Night 2010, Glover is joined by nine-time Grammy Award-winning jazz legend Eddie Palmieri for a 6:30 p.m. performance at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater. Tickets are $10 for children, $17 for lawn and $55/$75 for reserved seats based on section. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-888-920-ARTS (2787).
www.vaildance.org
 Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival: New York Philharmonic, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Celebrate the Festival’s 23rd season with powerful orchestral and chamber masterworks as well as inspired contemporary music featuring performances this week from The New York Philharmonic. Evening performances begin at 6 p.m. at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater. Tickets are $23 for the lawn, $63 for reserved and $85 for premium reserved. Quartet performance takes place at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Vail Mountain School. For tickets and information, call 1-877-812-5700.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament, Rocky Mountain Regional, Friday through Sunday
The world’s largest 3v3 soccer tour with approximately 60 events, including 10 regional championship events take place at Ford Park and the Vail Athletic Fields.
www.kickit3v3.com
 LaSportiva Berry Picker Trail Run, Sunday
The 3.2 mile Berry Picker starts at 8 a.m. in LionsHead at an elevation of 8,238 feet and ascends to 10,346 feet to finish at the top of Eagle’s Nest. The average grade is 12 percent on single track trails and double-wide gravel paths. Pre-registration is $25, $35 day-of. The Eagle Bahn Gondola is open from 8 to 9 a.m. for spectators.
www.vailrec.com
 Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show, Meadow Drive in Vail Village, Sunday
This terrific weekly market is a festival not to be missed! The Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show features over 120 tents boasting fresh Colorado produce and gourmet food products, live entertainment, delicious snacks, Colorado wines, a mechanical bull, train rides, caricatures, free balloons, flowers, a variety of beautiful local arts and crafts and much more. Open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
www.vailfarmersmarket.com
Eagle Bahn Gondola in LionsHead, Open Daily
The Eagle Bahn Gondola runs daily Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. The cost is $22 for adults ages 13-64; children ages 5-12, $15 or free with paid adult (max 3 children per adult); $15 for seniors ages 65 and up; children 4 and under are free. Also, all 2009-10 and 2010-11 pass holders ride free. Lift & Lunch packages start at $27, including a $15 food and beverage credit. Bikes are not allowed up the gondola after 4 p.m. For more information, call the Mountain Information Center at 970-SKI-VAIL (754-8245).
What’s Happening
Monday, July 26
Photo Safaris, Vail Nature Center
8 a.m. to Noon, Mondays through August 23
Deepen your love and appreciation for Vail’s natural environment through the lens of your camera. During these Photo Safaris, Master Photographer Dennis Jones teaches participants easy techniques and tricks to improve their photography skills. Classes are for ages 16 and older and cost $35. Reservations required. Call 970-479-2291.
www.vailrec.com/nature
Yoga in the Gardens at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Ford Park
9 to 10:15 a.m.
All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the base of the waterfall. Bring a yoga mat or large towel. Instructor, Maria Desimone. Cost, $12 per session.
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Art in Nature Workshop, Vail Nature Center
Ages 16 and older: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 16
Participants enjoy classes that combine art with nature including wind mobiles, paper & candle making, watercolor painting, clay sculpting, and much more. Rain or shine. $35 per class with materials included. Call the Vail Nature Center for details and class registration, 479-2291.
www.vailrec.com/nature
Summer Science Camp, Environmental Science Explorations, Vail Public Library
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 26-29, Free
Local science teacher Caron Crevling will help children discover things about science you never knew by exploring various questions each day. For ages 9-12; pre-registration is required. The science camps are free to the first 20 children. Call 970-479-2179 or visit www.vaillibrary.com
Garden Tour of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
10:30 a.m., Free
Meet at the Schoolhouse gift shop.
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
M5 Brass Quintet Musical Performance, Vail Village/Gore Creek Promenade
1 p.m., Free
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival’s Young Ensemble-in-Residence, M5 from the Manhattan School of Music perform a free afternoon concert.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Wildflower Walk, Vail Nature Center
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays through Aug. 11
Join Nature Center staff on a leisurely one-hour walk through the woods and meadows and learn about the flowers that carpet the mountains and the conditions they need to thrive. Costs are $3 or $2 for Vail Recreation District residents. No reservations required. www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival Casual Classics, Vail Interfaith Chapel
11 a.m., Free
String quartet performance and conversation hosted by Eugenia Zukerman featuring the works of J.S. Bach and Brahms.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Tuesday, July 27
Morning Bird Walk, Vail Nature Center
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays through Aug. 12
Join Nature Center staff for a morning walk through the meadows and woods along the Gore Creek to learn about a great variety of birds, what they need and how you can attract birds to your own backyard. Costs are $3 or $2 for Vail Recreation District residents. No reservations required.
www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Learn to Think Like a Trout Adult Fly Fishing, Vail Nature Center
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 24
A non-guided stream ecology and fly fishing class that includes the study of the local watershed and entomology, followed by basic techniques of fly fishing. Cost is $90 and includes equipment. Reservations encouraged. Call 970-479-2291.
www.vailrec.com/nature
Children’s Story Hour: Dinosaurs, Town of Vail Public Library
10 a.m. toddlers (18 to 30 months);
11 a.m., preschoolers (2 ½ to 5 yrs.)
This free event is interactive and educational. Call 479-2179 for details.
www.vaillibrary.com
Music in the Gardens: Young Ensemble-in-Residence, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
11 a.m., Free
Aeolus String Quartet from the University of Texas at Austin perform a free afternoon concert.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
M5 Brass Quintet Musical Performance, Vail Village/Vista Bahn
1 p.m., Free
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival’s Young Ensemble-in-Residence, M5 from the Manhattan School of Music perform a free afternoon concert.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Summer Reading Program, Town of Vail Public Library
1 to 3 p.m., Free for children Kindergarten to 5th grade
Call 970-479-2179 for details.
Drop-ins welcome.
www.vaillibrary.com
Softball Game: New York Philharmonic vs. Vail Police & Fire Departments, Ford Park
5 p.m., Free (Food Drive donations encouraged)
For the third year the New York Philharmonic will exchange instruments for gloves when it challenges the Vail public safety agencies in the 2010 Jerome Ashby Memorial Softball game. The community is invited to attend the game and encouraged to bring items to kick off the 10th annual “Make a Difference Day” food drive coordinated by the Vail Police Department.
www.vailgov.com
Bud Light Coaching Hour, Vail Golf Club
5 to 6 p.m.
For $25 participants receive unlimited range balls, instruction from the Vail Golf Club professional staff and two Bud Lights. Participants must be 21 years of age. Reservations not required.
www.vailgolf.net
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival: Captivating Classics, Vail Mountain School
6 p.m.
Trio performance featuring Erin Keefe, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; and Orion Weiss, piano, featuring music from Mendelssohn, Schoenfield and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $27. A free performance prelude pre-concert talk will be hosted by Eugenia Zukerman at 5 p.m. in the school’s lobby.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Vail International Dance Festival Opening Night: Savion Glover, Gerald Ford Amphitheater
6:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand, the King of Tap returns after his two sold out shows in 2009. For Opening Night 2010, Glover is joined by nine-time Grammy Award-winning jazz legend Eddie Palmieri. Tickets are $10 for children, $17 for lawn and $55/$75 for reserved seats based on section. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-888-920-ARTS(2787).
www.vaildance.org
Evening Beaver Pond Tour, Vail Nature Center
7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 24
Beavers are one of the animals that define the Rocky Mountains and Vail is lucky to have a healthy beaver population right in town. The evening begins at the Nature Center with a brief presentation about beavers, followed by a drive to a beaver pond where there is an active lodge. Bring warm clothes and a flashlight. Costs are $5 per child, $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four.
www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Wednesday, July 28
Learn to Think Like a Trout Youth Fly Fishing, Vail Nature Center
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 25
Children ages 6 to 12 will learn stream ecology and the study of insects followed by basic techniques for fly fishing. Cost is $35 per child and includes equipment. Reservations encouraged. Call 970-479-2291.
www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Art in the Gardens at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Elaine Kuntz Art Demonstration
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free
The artist will demonstrate watercolor technique and make note cards.
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Children’s Story Hour: Dinosaurs, Town of Vail Public Library
10 a.m. toddlers (18 to 30 months);
11 a.m., preschoolers (2 ½ to 5 yrs.)
This free event is interactive and educational. Call 479-2179 for details.
www.vaillibrary.com
Children’s Program Learn and Grow, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
10:30 a.m.
Recommended for children ages 5-10; $5 suggested donation
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Vail Golf Club Senior Clinics
11 a.m. to Noon
Weekly golf clinics for seniors, ages 50 and older that includes both group and individual instruction. Cost is $20.
www.vailgolfclub.net
Summer Art Walks – Art in Public Places with Molly Eppard, Vail Village
11 a.m. to Noon, Free
A free hour-long walking tour of Vail’s public art collection meets Wednesdays at the Vail Village Visitor Information Center on the top level of the parking structure. The tour then winds its way through the Village with discussions of master planning and the importance of site specific commissioned art in creating the charm of the village.
www.artinvail.com
Wildflower Walk, Vail Nature Center
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays through Aug. 11
Join Nature Center staff on a leisurely one hour walk through the woods and meadows and learn about the flowers that carpet the mountains and the conditions they need to thrive. Costs are $3 or $2 for Vail Recreation District residents. No reservations required. www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
www.vaillibrary.com
Live @ the Library: New York Philharmonic Musicians and Bravo Young Composers, Vail Public Library
1 p.m., Free
Musical performance for the young, ages 3 to 7, and the young-at-heart
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival: New York Philharmonic, Gerald Ford Amphitheater
6 p.m.
The New York Philharmonic under the direction of Bramwell Tovey, conductor, and Alan Kosloff, guest conductor, and featuring Nicole Cabell, soprano, perform The Elixir of Love with music from Bizet: Prelude to Carmen; Rossini: Overture to La Cenerentola; Mozart: "Dove sono" from Le Nozze di Figaro; Donizetti: "Prendi per me sei libero" from L'Elisir d'amore; Puccini: Intermezzo from Act III of Manon Lescaut; Charpentier: "Depuis le jour" from Louise; Gounod: “Jewel Song” from Faust and ballet music from Faust; and Massenet: ballet music from Le Cid. Tickets, $23/$63/$85, available at 1-877-812-5700.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Family Fun Night, Vail Nature Center
7 to 8:30 p.m.
An evening of discovery as the Nature Center hosts exceptional guest speakers from around the state. Family Fun Night takes place Wednesdays throughout the month of July and will include raptor experts, bee keepers, Native American history speakers and more. Costs are $5 per child, $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four. Call for reservations.
www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Thursday, July 29
Morning Bird Walk, Vail Nature Center
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays through Aug. 12
Join Nature Center staff for a morning walk through the meadows and woods along the Gore Creek to learn about a great variety of birds, what they need and how you can attract birds to your own backyard. Costs are $3 or $2 for Vail Recreation District residents. No reservations required.
www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Garden Tour of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
10:30 a.m., Free
Meet at the Schoolhouse gift shop.
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Children’s Workshop, Town of Vail Public Library
4 p.m., Free
Actor, comedienne and novelist Carolyn Cohagan offers a workshop for young writers and readers ages 6-12 that incorporate theater exercises and games. Children and parents are invited to join the library for an afternoon of fun. Cohagan will also discuss her debut fantasy novel for young readers, “The Lost Children.”
www.vaillibrary.com
Vail International Dance Festival: Larry Keigwin, Dancing in the Streets, Arrabelle at Vail Square/LionsHead
5 p.m., Free
www.vaildance.org
Vail Golf Club Ladies' Clinics
5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
Weekly clinic for ladies that will include instruction from Vail Golf Club professional staff on how to practice and improve. Clinics are $25 each and for any player level.
www.vailgolfclub.net
Vail Strides Running Club, Vail Village
5:30 p.m. – Meets at the Vista Bahn in Vail Village
Join the Vail Recreation District for its free, weekly running club that takes participants around Vail’s scenic recreation paths. Most runs will be between 5 and 8 miles and all ages, experience and abilities are welcome. Runners should have a running base and feel comfortable at altitude. Runs will be followed by light stretching, cool down and a social gathering at Los Amigos in Vail Village where participants receive one free drink (beer or soda) compliments of Los Amigos.
www.vailrec.com
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival Performance Prelude – A Pre-Concert Talk, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
5 p.m., Free
Pre-concert talk offers an intimate perspective to the evening’s composers and repertoire. The evening’s talk is hosted by John Magnum, artistic administrator, New York Philharmonic.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival: New York Philharmonic, Gerald Ford Amphitheater
6 p.m.
The New York Philharmonic under the direction of Andrey Boreyko, conductor, and featuring Branford Marsalis, saxophone, present classical Russian Romance with music from Liadov: Baba-Yaga, Op 56; Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto; Schulhoff: Hot Sonata for Saxophone and Orchestra; and Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet (Selections). Tickets are $23/$63/$85 and available at 1-877-812-5700 or www.vailmusicfestival.org
S'mores and More: Family Campfire Program, Vail Nature Center
7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 26
A warm campfire, exciting stories of woodland adventures and the sweet smell of burning marshmallows fill this family program at the Vail Nature Center. Costs are $5 per child, $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four.
www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Friday, July 30
Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament, Rocky Mountain Regionals, Ford Park and Vail Athletic Fields
July 30-Aug. 1
The world’s largest 3v3 soccer tour with approximately 60 events, including 10 regional championship events.
www.kickit3v3.com/
Bill Wright Tennis Championships, Vail Tennis Center
July 30-Aug. 1
Colorado Clay Court Open, a USTA-sanctioned event; players from all over the region compete for three days in men’s and women’s divisions.
www.vailrec.com
Youth Art in Nature Program, Vail Nature Center
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays through Aug. 20
The Town of Vail's Art in Public Places, in collaboration with the Vail Nature Center & The Art Center in Gypsum offers a summer program that provides a variety of outdoor art classes for ages 4-16 years. Participants enjoy classes that combine art with nature including wind mobiles, paper & candle making, watercolor painting, clay sculpting and much more. Rain or shine. $35 per class with materials included. Family discounts provided. For class registration, call 970-479-2291.
www.vailrec.com
Yoga in the Gardens at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Ford Park
9 to 10:15 a.m.
All ability levels welcome, held in the Alpine Plaza at the base of the waterfall. Bring a yoga mat or large towel. Instructor, Maria Desimone. Cost, $12 per session.
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Vail Mountain Friday Afternoon Club (FAC)- Mad Dog and the Smokin J’s
4 to 9 p.m.
The biggest party in Vail happens every Friday at 10,350 ft. on top of the mountain. Enjoy drink specials, hamburgers & hot dogs, horseshoes, the best sunset views and free live music on Vail’s largest deck, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 pass holders ride free. Otherwise, purchase a $15 evening ticket and receive a $10 food or beverage credit good at Talon’s Deck Grill or Bistro Fourteen Restaurant. Children 12 and under ride free with a paid adult (3 children per paid adult). Weather permitting. For information, call 970-SKI VAIL (754-8245).
www.vail.com
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival: New York Philharmonic, Gerald Ford Amphitheater
6 p.m.
The New York Philharmonic under the direction of Bramwell Tovey, conductor, and featuring Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano, perform Rhapsody: The Sounds of Eastern Europe with music from Reznicek: Overture to Donna Diana; Brahms/arr. Dvo-Ak: Hungarian Dances; Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1; Tchaikovsky: Marche slave; Suppe`: Light Cavalry Overture; Strauss: Pesther Csárdás; Lehar: Ballsirenen Waltzes from The Merry Widow; Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1. Tickets are $23/$63/$85 and available at 1-877-812-5700.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Stories in the Sky: Stargazing, Vail Nature Center
8:45 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 27
From endless constellations, cascading shooting stars and full moons almost as bright as the sun, these are the realities in the mountains of Vail that should be experienced by all. Costs are $5 per child; $10 per adult or $30 for a family of four.
www.vailrec.com/nature.cfm
Saturday, July 31
Courage Classic Bike Ride
Passing through West to East/Stephens Park
The Courage Classic Bike Ride is a 3-day, 157-mile tour that climbs from Leadville to Summit County and back. On the first day, the 58-mile leg with a 3,985 ft. elevation gain starts at Leadville Highway 24 past Ski Copper and the Continental Divide, then climbs up Battle Mountain and Tennessee Pass. It descends into Minturn and into Vail for the first day’s lunch stop. After lunch, the riders travel over Vail Pass and into Copper Mountain. The ride raises money in support of the Denver Children’s Hospital.
www.couragetours.com
Garden Tour of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
10:30 a.m., Free
Meet at the Schoolhouse gift shop.
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Raptor Rendezvous, LionsHead Village
3 to 5 p.m.
Join us on the grassy lawn near the Eagle Bahn Gondola in LionsHead for a free evening of fun, featuring real live raptors that will captivate all ages. Experienced handlers from the Raptor Education Foundation will share stories of the raptors making for a unique evening of learning and exploration. No reservations required.
www.vailrec.com.
LionsHead Saturday Afternoon Club, LionsHead Village
3 to 6 p.m., Free
Join in the fun each Saturday in LionsHead. With a variety of family friendly activities ranging from an arts and crafts activity center and face painting to a pizza tossing competition and a giant obstacle course, this event offers entertainment for the entire family. This year also features the Kids’ Discovery Zone and the Raptor Rendezvous! Come check it out, you won’t want to miss it!
www.vail.com
Vail International Dance Festival: Pacific Northwest Ballet, Gerald Ford Amphitheater
7:30 p.m.
Longtime festival favorite Pacific Northwest Ballet returns to Vail in 2010 for their third festival residency. For this special performance, the company, directed by Peter Boal, presents an evening of ballet masterpieces including George Balanchine’s Serenade and Square Dance (©The George Balanchine Trust) and Ulysses Dove's Red Angels. Tickets are $17 for lawn and $55/$75 for reserved seats based on section. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-888-920-ARTS (2787).
www.vaildance.org
Sunday, August 1
LaSportiva Berry Picker Trail Run
8 a.m. start in LionsHead
The 3.2 mile Berry Picker starts in LionsHead at an elevation of 8,238 feet and ascends to 10,346 feet to finish at the top of Eagle’s Nest. The average grade is 12 percent on single track trails and double-wide gravel paths. Pre-registration is $25, $35 day-of. The Eagle Bahn Gondola is open from 8 to 9 a.m. for spectators.
www.vailrec.com
Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show, Meadow Drive in Vail Village
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This terrific weekly market is a festival not to be missed! The Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show features over 120 tents boasting fresh Colorado produce and gourmet food products, live entertainment, delicious snacks, Colorado wines, a mechanical bull, train rides, caricatures, free balloons, flowers, a variety of beautiful local arts and crafts and much more.
www.vailfarmersmarket.com
Creekside Tours with the Vail Nature Center, Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vail Nature Center
These free creekside tours will meander along the Gold Medal fishing waters of the Gore Creek. Meet at the Nature Center booth at the Farmers’ Market in Vail Village.
www.vailrec.com
Jazz at the Vail Farmers' Market, Meadow Drive in Vail Village: Max Wagner Quartet
Noon to 3 p.m., Free, Vail Jazz Fest stage on Meadow Drive
The Max Wagner Quartet combines a mix of wonderful warm tones of ballads with high energy jazz played in the classic style of the famous saxophone lead jazz quartets of Jazz’ golden age. Max combines swinging jazz vocals with a beautiful tone on the soprano and tenor saxophones, and is backed up by a “cookin” rhythm section.
www.vailjazz.org
M5 Brass Quintet Musical Performance, Vail Village/Gore Creek Promenade
1 p.m., Free
Music for the young (ages 3-7) and the young at heart.
www.vailmusicfestival.org
Vail International Dance Festival: Broadway, Ballet & Beyond Pacific Northwest Ballet, Gerald Ford Amphitheater
7:30 p.m.
Company-in-residence Pacific Northwest Ballet presents a second program featuring a thrilling variety of dance including Twyla Tharp’s spectacular Nine Sinatra Songs, "Cool" from Jerome Robbins' West Side Story, George Balanchine's Duo Concertante and Christopher Wheeldon's After the Rain pas de deux. Tickets are $17 for lawn and $55/$75 for reserved seats based on section. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-888-920-ARTS(2787).
www.vaildance.org
Kids Camps
Vail Gymnastics Summer Camp, Vail Gymnastics Center
July 26-30, Ages 4 and older
Returning for a second summer, this week-long summer camp is for children ages 4 and older and not only includes gymnastics, but also outdoor adventures such as hiking, visiting local parks and excursions to Dobson Ice Arena, Imagination Station, Vail Nature Center and more. Children are grouped according to age and skill level. Costs are $125 for a half day, 9 a.m. to noon, or $150 for a full day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children must be 6 years or older to attend the full day camp. Call 970-479-2287. Camps also will be held Aug. 16-20 and Aug. 23-27.
www.vailrec.com
Back-to-Basics All-Star Basketball Academy, Dowd Junction Facility (Former Battle Mountain High School)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 26-30, Ages 6 and older
Participants will be coached by former NBA All-Star, All-Pro Sydney Moncrief and his award winning staff during this four-day camp, which will concentrate on learning new skills while building on the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork and defense. Cost is $145. Call 970-479-2280.
www.vailrec.com
Camp Vail, Red Sandstone Elementary School
7:30 to 9 a.m. drop off; 4 to 5:30 p.m. pick up Monday-Friday through Aug. 20
For children ages 5 and entering kindergarten through 12 years old. Vail’s premier day camp includes sports, art and science activities, outdoor adventures and more. Fills on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations encouraged. Call 970-479-2292.
www.vailrec.com
Pre-Kamp Vail, Golden Peak Children’s Center
8 to 9 a.m. drop off; 4 to 5 p.m. pick up Monday-Friday through Aug. 20
For children ages 30 months to 5 years. Campers will enjoy self-directed play, arts and crafts, songs, games and a daily adventure outing. Low camper-to-counselor ratio. Fills on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations encouraged. Call 970-479-2292.
www.vailrec.com
Camp Eco Fun, Golden Peak Children’s Center & Vail Nature Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays for ages 4 to 6 through Aug. 19
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays for ages 7 to 11
This unique two-day per week camp encourages campers to spend half of the day exploring the local flora and fauna with the Vail Nature Center and the other half of the day enjoying nature-oriented crafts, arts, activities and more. Fills on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations encouraged. Call 970-479-2292.
www.vailrec.com
 Activity Tip & Free Things to Do
Vail Skatepark
Drop in (literally) at the Vail Skatepark, located on the top level of the LionsHead parking structure. It’s free and open to the public, summer through fall, dawn to dusk. Youth, ages 7 to 14, can join skateboard clinics from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Private lessons are also available. Helmets are required. Knee pads and wrist guards are recommended. For details, call 970-479-2292 or visit www.vailrec.com. A complete list of free activities is available online.
Activity Venues
Adventure Ridge
Located at Eagle's Nest on Vail Mountain, the Adventure Ridge facilities feature horseback rides, climbing wall, trampoline, disc golf, lawn sports, guided nature hikes and more. Starting June 24, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. No bike riding or hiking after 4 p.m. For more information, call the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).
Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum and Gift Shop
Interactive skiing and snowboarding history displays. Unique gift items. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; free admission; Vail Village Transportation Center; 970-476-1876
 Vail Golf Club
18-hole championship course; lessons, leagues and events; public welcome; call for hours and rates, 970-479-2260
Dobson Ice Arena
Located on the in-town bus route; lessons, leagues and events; public skate times vary; call for details, 970-479-2271
Vail Tennis Center
Lessons, leagues and events; 8 a.m. to dusk daily, Ford Park; 970-479-2294
Imagination Station
Hands on children’s museum in LionsHead parking structure; 970-479-2292
Vail Skatepark
Located on the top deck of the LionsHead parking structure; open to the public dawn to dusk; helmets required. Youth skateboard clinics, ages 7 to 14 Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, 970-479-2292
Vail Nature Center
Open daily at Ford Park. Offers bird, wildflower and beaver pond hikes, plus classes in the art and photography of nature or fly fishing. 970-479-2291
 Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Located at Ford Park, world’s highest botanic garden at 8,200 feet; open daily dawn to dusk; free admission; 970-476-0103, ext. 3. Guided Tour, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays; $5 donation suggested; Yoga in the Gardens, 9 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, $12 per session
Vail Public Library
Located on the in-town bus route; includes over 52,000 fiction, non-fiction, visual media and audio books, plus more than 300 magazine subscriptions and newspapers in print or electronic format. Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 970-479-2184
Vail Interfaith Chapel
Chapel information, 970-476-3347
Catholic Services, 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays
Episcopal Services, 8 a.m. Sundays
Lutheran Services, 9:30 a.m. Sundays
Presbyterian, 11 a.m. Sundays
B’nai Vail Services, times vary, call 970-477-2992 for schedule
This Week in Vail is produced by the Town of Vail Community Information Office. If you have an event to add to the weekly calendar, please forward your information to Suzanne Silverthorn at ssilverthorn@vailgov.com.
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