K-2 Spring Basketball
K-2 Spring Soccer
Kinder Kickers
Basalt Soccer Club
Bike Rodeo
Explore Colorado
Rafting
Basketball Camps
Gymnastics
Art Classes
Computer Class
Lacross
Three Rivers Football

Tennis
Babysitter Training
CPR & First Aid Classes
Aspen Elks Financial Aid Program
Baseball
Golf
Fishing
Skateboarding
Summer Activities Fair

K-2 Spring Basketball

When: Mon/Wed, April 14, 16 , 21, 23, 28, 30

Time: Kindergarten 3:20 pm - 4:05 pm
1st/2nd grades 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $30
Where: Basalt Elementary School gym

Maximum #: 18
Registration deadline April 11, $35 after deadline date.

 

Soccer

K-2 Spring Soccer

When: Mon/Wed, May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21

Kindergarten through 1st Grade:
Time: 3:25 pm - 4:15 pm
Cost: $30
Where: Basalt Middle School side field
Registration deadline is April 28, $35 after deadline date.

2nd Grade:
Time 4:20pm - 5:10 pm
Cost: $30
Where: Basalt Middle School side field

Maximum #: 28
Registration deadline is May 2, $35 after deadline date.

Kinder Kickers Soccer

Who: Kindergarten - 2nd grades
When: Mon, Tues, Wed 6/30, 7/1, 7/2
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Where: Arbaney Park Pavillion
Cost: $35

Please register by June 27

Min/Max: 6/20

Basalt Soccer Club

Registration deadline for Fall Soccer with Basalt Soccer Club is June 15. You can download a registration form from their website at basaltsoccerclub.org and please mail it to P.O. Box 1932, Basalt.

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Bike Rodeo

Join us for a fun obstacle course and learn about bike safety at the 6th annual Bike Rodeo. Have your bike checked for safety, helmet safety, and tour the fire trucks and ambulances.
When: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 3:30 to 5:00
Cost: Free
Who: 1st grades - 4th grade
Where: Arbaney Park

Hiking

Summer Hiking Adventures

Storm King Mountain

This is a rugged hike to the memorial markers of the fallen firefighters. The round trip is only 3 miles. There is a geocache hidden up on top so bring your GPS if you have one and let’s try to find it.

When: Wednesday, June 18
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Meet and return at the Rec House

Thomas Lake

A local’s favorite. This hike is 7 miles round trip with beautiful wildflowers sprinkled in large open meadows.

When: Wednesday, July 9
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Meet and return at the Rec House

Savage Lake

This is an easy hike to a spectacular lake and lots of rocks to climb on.

When: Wednesday, July 23
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Meet and return at the Rec House

Difficult Creek Trail

An easy access to take a stroll through the woods. This is a 6 mile round trip up to remains of old cabins.

When: Wednesday, August 20 Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Meet and return at the Rec House

Rafting

Join Basalt Recreation for some excitement rafting the Colorado River. We will join Whitewater Rafting in Glenwood Canyon for a day of fun on the water. Bring a lunch.

When: Wednesday, July 30 9am - 4 pm
Who: Grades K - 12
Where: Meet and return at the Rec House
Cost: $35 per day

Basketball Camps

Alcorta Basketball Camp

Taking skills to a new level in hoops. Here’s your chance to learn new basketball skills and apply them in real time game situations. Ten sessions of instruction and games for one very low price.

When: June 9, 10 , 11, 12
Grade 4th - 6th 9 am - 10:15 am
Grade 1st - 3rd 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Basalt Elementary School

League Play

When: Mon and Wed, June 16, 18 , 23, 25, 30
Grade 4th - 6th - 9:30 am - 10:30
Grade 1st - 3rd - 10:45 am - 11:45

Cost: $80 for all 10 sessions!

Basketball Open Gyms

Spring session:

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, May 5 - June 4, 3:30 - 5:30
Where: BES
Who: 6th - 8th grades boys and girls Cost: Free

Summer session:

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 17 - July 31, 10 am - 11:30
Where: BMS
Who: 6th - 8th grades boys and girls
Cost: $45

Cost includes instruction and drills with Debbie Alcorta

 

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Thunder River Gymnastics

Now Enrolling for Summer!

Crystal River Elementary Carbondale Gymnastics & Tumbling
6 -week summer session - Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 24 – July 31

Class	Ages	Days	Time	Tuition: days per wk
Preschool/Beginner	3-5 year olds	Tues. & Thurs.	4:15 - 5:00	$70 1-day $140 2-day
Advanced Beginner/Intermediates	6 & older	Tues. & Thurs.	5:00 - 6:00	$90 1-day $180 2-day

Registration fee: $10 Insurance fee for new participants. The fee covers the necessary liability insurance for the program. It is required of each participant.

Pre-register Please! Class sizes will be limited. Gymnastic Registration forms can be downloaded from the forms page on Basalt Recreation’s website.

~ Thunder River Gymnastics ~

Cathy McNice Corbett 948-7252

Ask about TRAMP CAMP at Sunlight Resort * June 17 - 22

Art Classes

Art Adventures
Come and create an awesome art piece using color, shape & texture. As usual, the final result is a surprise but you'll be amazed and I promise it will be an adventure!
Session I: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 6/24, 25, 26, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Session: II: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 6/24, 25, 26, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Where: BMS Art Room
Cost: $30
Instructor: Paula Ponto

Mosaics

This class will introduce mosaics. Each child will paint and tile a small serving tray. Tray will be ready to be picked up Thursday morning.

When: Tuesday, July 1, 9-10:30am
Where: BMS Art Room
Who: Ages 5-8
Cost: $18 includes all materials
Max: 10  

Beaded Lizards & Snakes

This class is specifically designed for young beaders. Learn how to make a glow-in-the dark beaded snake or lizard!

When: Wednesday, July 2, 9-10am
Who: Ages 4-7
Where: BMS Art Room
Cost: $10 includes all materials
Max: 10

Creative, Messy & Fun!

Anything goes in this class! Each person will create something different using a large variety of materials. It promises to be a MESSY, CREATIVE and FUN morning so please dress appropriately!

When: Wednesday, July 2, 10 -12pm
Who: Age 6 and older
Where: BMS Art Room
Cost: $22 includes all materials
Max: 10  

Beaded Bookmark

No experience necessary! You will bead a bookmark form using beads, charms and whatever else you wish! Use for your summer reading or give as a gift.

When: Thursday, July 3, 9-10am
Who: Ages 6 and older
Where: BMS Art Room
Cost: $13 includes all materials
Max: 10

Beaded Bags

This is a wonderful class to take with a friend or mother/daughter. If you haven’t picked up those beads since the last Beaded Bags class, come make some time for yourself and meet new friends. This is a relaxed class and you will finish a small beaded bag with fringe and handle. Beginners will focus on learning the 2-drop Peyote stitch and fringe work. Intermediate beaders will explore design options and work with size 11 beads. We will complete the bag in this class, so the last class may run longer so you can finish your piece. For beginner or intermediate beaders. Please bring a sharp pair of embroidery scissors (preferably new).

When: Monday, July 14 & Tuesday, July 15, 6-9pm
Where: Basalt Rec. House, 600 Southside Dr.
Who: Ages 10 – adult
Cost: $42 includes all materials
Max: 10

Take this class with a friend or daughter and the 2nd enrollment is only $25!

Safety Pin Bracelets

You’ve seen these bracelets in expensive stores and catalogs, now you can make your very own beaded safety pin bracelet!

When: Tuesday, July 8, 10 :15 - noon
Where: BMS Art Room
Who: Ages 9 and up
Cost: $12 plus $6 materials
Max: 10

Decorative Ribbon Purse

You will sew ribbon into a beautiful, little purse which you will embellish with beads, fringe, charms and a handle to make a one of a kind treasure!

When: Tuesday, July 8 th, 1-3pm Where BMS Art Room
Who: Ages 10 to adult
Cost: $20 includes all materials
Max: 8 

Shrinky Dinks

Watch in amazement as your artwork shrinks to a fraction of it's original size right before your eyes! Just as much fun to watch shrink as to make!

When: Wed, July 9, 10 -11am
Where: BMS Art Room
Who: Ages 5 and up
Cost: $12 includes all materials
Max: 10

Recycled Art

Don’t throw it away…give your “trash” new life by looking at it a little differently!

When: Wednesday, July 9, 12 :30-1:30pm
Where: BMS Art Room
Who: Ages 5 and up
Cost: $12 includes all materials
Max: 10

CD Tins

Want to make that favorite CD holder yours uniquely? You will return home with a container for your favorite CD that everyone knows will be yours! Bring some of your favorite photos if you wish!

When: Thursday, July 10, 9-10:30 Where: BMS Art Room
Who: Ages 8 and up
Cost: $18 includes all materials
Max: 5  

Wacky Hair Brushes

FUN & functional brushes are the goal of this way-out-there class! You will smile every time you brush your hair! Take this class with a friend to have twice as much fun!

When:Tthursday, July 10, 11 -12:30pm
Who: Ages 8 to adult
Cost: $22 includes all materials
Max: 10  

Puppets

You won't believe what you can make from socks! Bring your imagination for an afternoon of creativity!

When: Thursday, July 10th, 1-2pm with puppet show for parents at 2pm !
Who: Ages 6 and older
Cost: $15 includes all materials
Max: 12

Computer Class

Create and Share Animations!

Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web.

Scratch is designed to help young people (ages 8 and up) develop 21st century learning skills. As they create Scratch projects, young people learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the process of design.

Steve Kaufman, of Access Roaring Fork, is teaching Scratch this year at BHS and has been invited to MIT this summer to share his teaching experiences.

He is offering a one week beginner class for middle school students, four hours per day from 10am till 2pm , beginning June 16 th, at the Access Roaring Fork Studio in El Jebel. An intermediate class may be scheduled later on in the summer if there is sufficient demand.

Session I : June 16, 17 , 18, 19, 20; 10 am - 2 pm
Session II: June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27; 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Access Roaring Fork Studio, El Jebel
Who: Ages 8 and up
Cost: $150
Please register by June 13 or June 20.
Min/Max: 7/10

Lacrosse

Lacrosse leagues are forming in Basalt. If you are interested in being on a team please call Walter Hooker at 379-4463 or 963-6676 .

If you are a 7th or 8th grader in the 08/09 school year and are interested in learning more about lacrosse, contact Russ Tebaldi at 319-6113.

Three Rivers Football League

Registration fees for one child is $200. Families with two or more pay one set fee of $250. This fee will equip the player(s) with game uniforms, practice uniforms, helmets, shoulder pads, and pads for pants. Cleats are not included.

Division one - 3rd & 4th grades
Division two - 5th & 6th grades

Registration dates TBD. Contact Paul Gonzales (970-309-2534 or 970-384-2705 ) for more information. Please register with three Rivers Football League.

Tennis

Spring & Summer Tennis Sessions with Nancy Simpson

Spring and summer sessions with tennis pro, Nancy Simpson. Four sessions to choose from. Take one, take all! Sign up early because these fill up fast! Please specify sessions when signing up.

Session I:

Class	Dates	Time	Courts	Cost
Adult	Tue & Thur 5/6 - 5/22	1:30 - 3:00	BMS	$138
3 - 5 Years Old Max: 8	Tue & Thur 5/6 - 5/22	3:30 - 4:00	BMS	$78
Beginner 6 & up Max: 10	Tue & Thur 5/6 - 5/22	4:00 - 5:00	BMS	$90
Intermediate 7 & up Max: 10	Tue & Thur 5/6 - 5/22	5:00 - 6:00	BMS	$90

Session II:

Class	Dates	Time	Courts	Cost
Adult	Tue 5/27 - 7/1	12:00 - 1:30	BMS	$138
3 - 5 Years Old Max: 8	Tue & Thurs 6/3 - 6/24	1:30 - 2:00	BMS	$78

Session III:

Class	Dates	Time	Courts	Cost
Adult	Tue 7/8 - 8/12	12:00 - 1:30	BMS	$138
3 - 5 Years Old Max: 8	Tue & Thur 7/8 - 7/24	1:30 - 2:00	BMS	$78
Beginner 6 & up Max: 10	Tue & Thur 7/8 - 7/24	2:00 - 3:00	BMS	$90
Intermediate 7 & up Max: 10	Tue & Thur 7/8 - 7/24	3:00 - 4:00	BMS	$90

Session IV:

Class	Dates	Time	Courts	Cost
3 - 5 Years Old Max: 8	Tue & Thur 7/29 - 8/14	1:30 - 2:00	BMS	$78
Beginner 6 & up Max: 10	Tue & Thur 7/29 - 8/14	2:00 - 3:00	BMS	$90
Intermediate 7 & up Max: 10	Tue & Thur 7/29 - 8/14	3:00 - 4:00	BMS	$90

Summer Junior Tennis

Dates: June 9 – June 25 (Register by 6/6)
Beginner/ Intermediate: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session I: 1st & 2nd grade: 8:30 - 9:15 am
Session II: 2nd & 3rd grade: 9:15 - 10:00 am
Session III: 3rd & 4th grade: 10:00 - 10:45 am
Instructor: Karen Lutz
Where: Basalt Tennis Courts
Cost: $65

(Please specify session when registering)

Youth Recreation Tennis

Session I: June 9 - June 25 (Register by 6/6)
Session II: July 7 - July 23 (Register by 7/3)
Intermediate/Advanced: Mondays & Wednesdays
Ages: 12 and up
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Instructor: Brick Swirbul
Where: Basalt Tennis Courts
Cost: $70

(Please specify session when registering)

 

Adult Spring Beginner/Intermediate Tennis

Learn the basics or enhance your skill with this 4 session class. Brick Swirbul will be the instructor for this adult class. Basalt Recreation has tennis rackets if you need to borrow one. Minimum 4/Maximum 8

When: Sundays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18
Time: 3 - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Brick Swirbul
Who: Adults
Cost: $60
Where: Basalt Tennis Courts
Registration deadline: 4/24

 

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Babysitter Training

What makes a “good” babysitter who is asked back again and again? Class participants can be successful babysitters by learning about leadership, basic care, safety, and first aid. Successful babysitters will receive a handbook and a course completion card (not a certification). Participants must reach the age of 11 by the last day of class. Attendance and participation in all sessions is mandatory. Min/Max: 4/8

When: May 9 & 10 (RE-1 district has a no school on May 10)
Time: 10 - 1 pm Friday & Saturday Where: Basalt Rec House
Who: Ages 11 and up
Cost: $45

Please call before registering to check status of class. 927-8214

Carbondale will be holding their Babysitter course on June 12& 13.

Community CPR/First Aid for Adult & Child

This is an opportunity to obtain your CPR/First Aid card through the American Red Cross. This is a 10-hour course that is available right here in Basalt. This class is for young adults and adults. Take one class or take both.

When: Wednesday, June 4 (CPR); Thursday, June 5 (First Aid)
Time: 6/4 - 4 pm - 9 pm
6/5 - 4 pm - 7pm
Where: Basalt Town Hall council chambers
Who: 15 years and up
Cost: $43.75 per class plus materials ($20)
Min/max: 8/8

 

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Aspen Elks Lodge Financial Aid Program

Aspen Elks Lodge provides funding for scholarships to participate in Basalt Recreation activities. Applications for funding can be found on the recreation website or at the town hall. This is becoming a popular way for children of our community to enjoy the many recreational activities with Basalt Recreation. Forms must be properly filled out to be considered. This scholarship money is to be used for Basalt Recreation programs only. Other organizations included in this brochure have a separate scholarship program. If you have questions regarding this program and if you qualify please call the Recreation Department at 927-8214. Click here for a Financial Assistance form.

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Baseball/Softball

T-Ball

Who: Boys and Girls ages 5 - 6 yrs old
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10, 12 , 17, 19, 24, 26
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Where: Basalt Middle School baseball field
Cost: $40.00 includes hat and t-shirt
Registration deadline is June 6.
Moms and Dads are encouraged to participate.

Coach Pitch

Who: Boys and Girls 7 - 8 yrs old
When: June 2 - end of July
Evaluation day for all player is on May 10th from 12:30 pm - 1 pm .
Practice and game times to be determined by coaches. Practice and games will take place in the late afternoons.
Cost: $60.00 includes hat and t-shirt
Registration deadline is May 9. Late registrations are on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Rockies Skill Challenge & Team Photo Day

Demonstrate your base running, throwing, and batting skills. The top boy and girl in each age group will advance to the regional competition held in Glenwood Springs. Ages 6 - 13 (determined as of Dec. 31, 2007 ).

Who: Boys and Girls
When: Saturday, June 14
Where: Basalt Middle School
Time: 1:00 pm start for all participants
Cost: Free

Roaring Fork Baseball Camp

Aspen, June 7 & 8. Call Ron Morehead, 925-3301 or Steve Martin, 963-6161 for more information. Registration forms available at Basalt Town Hall.

Baseball & Softball

Register now for summer baseball and softball. Registration deadline is May 9. Practices begin June 2. Evaluations for new players are on May 10th. Times for evaluation day are as follows:

Baseball:
Coach Pitch (7 - 8) 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
8 - 10 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
11 - 12 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
13 - 15 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Fast Pitch Softball:
All players 2:00 pm

Bring glove and cleats to the evaluation. Evaluation held at the Basalt Middle School. The evaluations are just a chance for the coaches to see the players ability in order to balance the teams. Everyone makes a team. The season will last to the end of July. Cost is $65 and includes hat & shirt. Coaches will determine practices. Please register through the Basalt Recreation Department.

Registration deadline for all ball players is May 9.
Late registrations are on a first come, first serve basis.

Aspen Elks Lodge Valley Softball Clinic

Basalt Recreation continues to offer our participants an opportunity to learn from the best in softball. Hall of Famer, Judi Garman, the winningest coach in softball history (1124-416-4), will return to be our clinician for this informative player’s and coach’s clinic. Basalt Recreation participants are welcome to attend for FREE. Out of department participants cost will be $10. Clinic held at Basalt Middle School. Coaches and teams are encouraged to attend this clinic.

All Players must register by June 4
Players’ and Coaches’ Clinic: Saturday, June 7 , 10 am - 1 pm

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Golf

Jr. Golf at the Roaring Fork Club

The Roaring Fork Club would like to introduce the game of golf to children ages 8 to 13 years old. Two sessions available. Each session is four days and 2 hours of lesson. Bring your golf clubs and learn from the best!

Session I: Tues - Fri, June 10, 11, 12, 13
Registration deadline is June 6

Session II: Tues - Fri, June 17, 18 , 19, 20
Registration deadline is June 13

Time: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Cost: $100 per golfer per session includes a three hole game at the end of each week.

Maximum per session is 18 so be sure to
sign up early!All golfers are invited to attend a cookout on the 20th at 2 pm .

Please respect the dress code at the club. Collared shirts are required and nice pant or shorts. Please no cutoffs or blue jeans.  

Student Caddie Program

The Roaring Fork Club Is offering a Student Caddie Program for the summer for students of the Roaring Fork Valley. This is a great way to meet friends, be outside, meet new people and make money. Caddies will also have playing privileges, opportunities to learn from some of the best players in the world and gain skills by working in a professional atmosphere. Training dates begin in mid April and are offered through out the season. Please call the Pro Shop 927.9100 for more information.

Roaring Fork Club Residency Card

If you are a resident of the town of Basalt and a registered voter in Basalt you can purchase a ten punch pass to play golf at the Roaring Fork Club. The annual fee is $30.00 for the card. Each round of golf for the resident is $40.00. The ID card may be purchased at the Roaring Fork Club Pro Shop. During April and May the card may be purchased Wednesday thru Monday between 9:00am and 5:00pm . After June 11, 2007 the card may be purchased seven days a week from 9:00am to 6:00pm . For more information call the Pro Shop at 927-9100 .

Fishing

 

 

 

 

Fly Fishing with Taylor Creek Fly Shop

Taylor Creek Fly Shop invites you to attend a 2 day fly fishing school June 13 and June 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Students will meet at Taylor Creek Fly Shop each day.  Day one will consist of basic equipment setup, knots, and casting.  Day two will be an on the water fishing day.  Taylor Creek will provide all equipment, waders and rod and reels.  Class size will be limited so sign up early.

When: Wednesday & Thursday, 6/11& 6/12
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Taylor Creek Fly Shop, 183 Basalt Center Circle
Who: Ages 12 - 16
Cost: $25 for one day, $40 for both days
Min/Max: 3/10

Skateboarding

Basalt Blow Out Contest

Join us for the Seventh Annual Basalt Blow Out Sk8board Contest on Sunday, June 15 at Basalt’s Skateboard Park. Sign up is at 9 am and the competition begins at 10 am . All skills are welcome and prizes for all contestants. Helmets are required. Entry fee is required.

Sponsored by Polar Revolution

Summer Activity Fairs

Save the date for the Roaring Fork Family Resource Centers’ Summer Activity Fairs in El Jebel and Glenwood Springs. The fairs allow children of all ages to sign up for fun and educational summer programs.

When: Monday, May 5; 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Eagle County Community Center

When: Wednesday, May 7; 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Glenwood Springs Community Center

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