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Summer Activities for Kids in Crested Butte just keep getting better and better. What a wonderful place to bring your kids and get them involved in the mountains, at whatever age or skill level! Do check out the science camps at the Rocky Mountain Biology Lab in Gothic, as well as the vacation bible school at the Congregational Church, as well as the wonderful adventure camp at Camp CB. Then keep reading!

Whitewater Rafting -

3 Rivers Rafting

Offers great white water rafting on the Taylor River - Classes I, II, and III. Raft in large rafts, or... if you've got some hot dog 18 year olds (or you just feel that way) try the duckies! (see left). You will never forget it! 1-888-761-3474

Camp CB -

Ages 3-14--

Camp CB offers quality childcare and memorable summertime experiences for kids of all ages. For the older kids, the Camp CB Summer Adventure program is a fun day filled with outdoor mountain activities, Adventure Park access and summer sports.  For the younger ones, the Camp CB Nursery is the perfect spot to take your little ones while you enjoy a day in the mountains.

The Adventure Park has year-round mini golf, bungee trampolines, and a climbing wall. The bungee trampolines provide a turbo-charged, gravity-defying ride up to 30 feet in the air, while the Climbing Pinnacle features a 28-foot, 6-route tower with auto-belay. Camp CB is open 7 days a week this summer. -

Story Walk

Storywalk! Located Just outside of Crested Butte - totally walkable from Elk Avenue, is a trail called the Lower Loop. Now there are pages of a story book displayed on this famiy friendly walk, a nice wide path. I have heard mothers rave about the experience for their kids. This year's story is Some Bugs, written by Angela Diterlizzi.

Mountain Adventure Camps

Ages 7-14=Mountain Adventure Camps: canoeing; rafting; archery; disc golf; paddleboarding; fly fishing; mountain biking; ropes course; hiking; rock climbinb; swimming at Blue Mesa

Rocky Mountain Biology Lab Youth Nature & Science Camps-Pre-K thru 8th Grade - Short camps with wonderful experiences.

Come participage with RMBL's scientists in experiments, nature hikes, games and art. 'n a beautiful outdoor setting and in the company of career scientists, we provide hands-on investigations of nature.'

www.rmbl.org for schedule and to register. Children can pick specific days. $30-$40/day, depending.

The Trailhead Children's Museum -The Trailhead Children’s Museum houses more than 13 interactive exhibits suitable for infants, toddlers and young children, as well as the Studio Art School's Art and Science After School Programs and Summer Camps which are available for children ages 3 to 12. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Year Round. Call ahead!

These are creative and artistic camps for all ages throughout the summer! -http://www.trailheadkids.org/ 970-349-7160

Kid's Park in Town - This park is ALOT bigger than it looks. It is just outside of town - in the middle of Crested Butte take a right from the main drag, highway 135, drive to that end of town and you can't miss it. Big and fun.

Stand Up Paddle-Boarding in Crested Butte - delivery and pick up!

Float-Shack is Crested Butte’s Premier Stand Up Paddle Board & Float Tube Rentals-10% off! for June and July

Plus...Free Delivery Available in Gunnison and Crested Butte - always!
Call them at 970-209-9747 and get yourself organized for adventures!- Half Day and Full Day options - Kid Specific paddleboards. Lake Irwin, Slate River, Blue Mesa.

Robin Dreyfuss 954-610-2000
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