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April 2019
Salida Cyclones Swim Team
Are you able to swim one length of the pool on your front (freestyle) and one length of the pool on your back (backstroke)? Boys and girls ages 5 to 18 are invited to join the Salida Cyclones Summer Swim Team. This 2017 State Champion swim team features excellent coaching and a lot of fun! Practices start in April and run through July. Try out practices for a month to see if swim team is right for your child. Buena…
Find out more »May 2019
Applied Horsemanship (Through Competition)
From a foundation in western horsemanship, participants will learn and be able to execute basic horsemanship/equitation skills such as the stop and turn, then to apply those skills in various competitive and work-related formats, including gymkhana, cattle working, and the game of polocrosse - a game originally conceived of as a means of developing a more natural working seat while on horseback. There will be a culminating event(s) determined by the progress of participants that will challenge their newly developed…
Find out more »PiYo
A combination of Pilates and Yoga, this activity will help you stretch and strengthen your entire body! PiYo allows you to move at a moderate tempo from one pose to another! Classes are held in the Community Center, Pinon Room. $4 per visit or $20 for 6 visits. Registration: Drop in
Find out more »Dance Lessons 2019 – Country Western Two Step and Swing Intermediate
Enjoy an evening of dancing to country music with Country Two Step and Swing Dance Lessons! Dancing is a great form of exercise that keeps the mind and body sharp. It is a great social activity for people of all ages! Previous dance experience is required for this class. Join instructor Bill Ridout to build on your existing dance skills with two-step and country swing. The class is open to singles and couples. The drop-in fee is $5 per class,…
Find out more »Dance Lessons 2019 – Waltz and Latin Music Beginner
Learn how to dance to waltz and Latin music with Beginner's Waltz and Latin Dance Lessons! Dancing is a great form of exercise that keeps the mind and body sharp. It is a great social activity for people of all ages! Join instructor Bill Ridout to learn the basics of waltz and Latin dance. The class is open to singles and couples. The drop-in fee is $5 per class, pay at the door. Click Here to Register!
Find out more »Girls Softball 2019 – 14U
The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2019! The Girls Softball Program is available for girls ages 7-18, as of December 31, 2018. Players will be played on volunteer-coached teams in the 10U, 14U, and 18U Age Divisions. 10U will use Machine Pitch, and 14U & 18U will use Fast Pitch. Games will be played in Buena Vista, Salida, Woodland Park, Gunnison, and other communities as scheduled. A pre-season Skills Clinic will be held on Friday, May 17 from…
Find out more »Girls Softball 2019 – 18U
*Please note that this registration only indicates the participant's interested in play 18U Girls Softball. We will need at least 12 participants to form a team. A registration fee will be determined when the team and the schedule is created.* The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2019! The Girls Softball Program is available for girls ages 7-18, as of December 31, 2018. Players will be played on volunteer-coached teams in the 10U, 14U, and 18U Age Divisions. 10U…
Find out more »Spanish Classes – 2019
Conversational Spanish classes for kids, teens, and adults are now available through BV Rec! Instructor Angelee Hodges is an experienced Language Acquisition Specialist and has taught English and Spanish for over 5 years in both the United States and Mexico. Classes would focus on all four domains of language (speaking, listening, reading and writing) as well as cultural background and content. Participants will need to bring a notebook, pencil, and folder to all classes. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 28 Conversational…
Find out more »Dance Lessons 2019 – Country Western Two Step and Swing Beginner
Learn how to dance to country music with Beginner's Country Two Step and Swing Dance Lessons! Dancing is a great form of exercise that keeps the mind and body sharp. It is a great social activity for people of all ages! Join instructor Bill Ridout to learn the basics of two-step and country swing. The class is open to singles and couples. The drop-in fee is $5 per class, pay at the door. Click Here to Register Online!
Find out more »June 2019
Swimming Lessons – 2019
Ages 6+ $60 per participant The Buena Vista Recreation Department is working with Salida Recreation and Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort to provide transportation to swimming lessons. Participants will meet at the BV Community Center each morning to ride the bus to Salida or Mount Princeton, and be dropped off back at the Community Center after each lesson. Participants are expected to change clothes before and after swimming. Sessions 1 & 2 will be with Salida Recreation and Sessions…
Find out more »Monday Morning Art
Artists of all mediums are welcome! Bring your projects to the Aspen Room at the Community Center and socialize while you work. Registration fee is $1 per visit. Ages: 18 and up Register at the door
Find out more »Circus Skills Session 1 Summer 2019
Aerial/Circus Skills Session 1 – Ages 3-9 $50 Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm June 4-July 9 (No Class June 25), Community Center Featuring static trapeze, lyra, aerial silks, tumbling, partner acrobatics and circus basics such as juggling, unicycle, stilt walking, hula hooping and more. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 28; Min: 4, Max: 10 Click Here to Register for Aerial/Circus Skills Session 1 Ages 3-9 Classes Online Aerial/Circus Skills Session 1 – Ages 10+ $50 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm June 4-July 9 (No Class…
Find out more »Paddle on the Pond
Ages: All ages Tuesdays in June and July 4:00-6:00 pm Cost: FREE! (A $5 donation is suggested) Town Pond, McPhelemy Park Buena Vista Recreation partners with CKS to host Paddle on the Pond in McPhelemy Park every Tuesday in June and July. CKS brings paddle boards and necessary equipment to enjoy the pond. For participants under the age of 18, a parent must be present to sign a liability waiver before participating. Registration: Drop in
Find out more »Adult Coed Softball League – Summer 2019
Grab your glove and get ready for another season of Slow Pitch Softball! The league will consist of a round-robin season, followed by a post-season tournament. Games will be officiated by paid umpires. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 10 games, including tournament. Coed Softball will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-10:30pm at the River Park Softball Field. Ages: 16+, Team Registration: $250, Individual Player Registration: $30 Printable Team Registration Form & Roster 19 - Adult Softball…
Find out more »Adult Men’s Softball League – Summer 2019
Grab your glove and get ready for another season of Slow Pitch Softball! The league will consist of a round-robin season, followed by a post-season tournament. Games will be officiated by paid umpires. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 10 games, including tournament. Men's Softball will be held on Thursdays and Fridays from 6:00-10:00pm at the River Park Softball Field. Ages: 16+, Team Registration: $250, Individual Player Registration: $30 Printable Team Registration Form & Roster 19 - Adult Softball Team…
Find out more »Concerts in the Park
Thursday Concerts in the Park showcase local and regional performers at the beautiful McPhelemy Park right on the Buena Vista Town Pond. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic, grab your beach chair and come enjoy the atmosphere of our free Concerts in the Park! Thursdays in June and July from 6:00-7:30pm Note: Due to Town of Buena Vista Festivities on July 4th, live music will be held from 2:00-6:00pm. Donations to musicians are always appreciated
Find out more »98th Annual Collegiate Peaks Stamped Rodeo – 2019
The 98th Annual Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo will be held on Saturday, June 8th – Sunday, June 9th, 2019 in Buena Vista, Colorado. This Buena Vista rodeo is held at Rodeo Grounds. Come out for Rodeo Week in Colorado for seven days of fun at the Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo! Horseback riding, shooting sports, fishing, hiking, children's events and much more will take place before the annual Buena Vista Collegiate Peaks Rodeo on Saturday! Tickets: Adults $15/$12 pre-sale Youth (6-12 y/o) $10/$8…
Find out more »July 2019
Noah’s Ark Adventures – Adventure Park 2019
Ages: 7+ Cost: $40 for each adventure With ziplines, high rope bridges, a giant swing and much more, the Browns Canyon Adventure Park is the perfect addition to your Colorado vacation! You can experience the thrill right here in Colorado at Noah's Ark. The entire park overlooks Browns Canyon National Monument. The Park offers 4 Courses and 2 High Adrenaline Challenges, including 66 unique obstacles and 7 ziplines! Courses range from introductory level elements to "blue" and "black" features designed…
Find out more »Noah’s Ark Adventures – Rafting Trip 2019
Ages: 7+ Cost: $40 for each adventure Browns Canyon is Colorado's #1 whitewater rafting trip! Launch from our convenient riverfront location for more river time, less shuttle time! Paddle 10 miles of Colorado's Arkansas River through BROWNS CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT and experience the fun and excitement of rafting several Class III-III+ whitewater rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume, and Raft Ripper. Check in and put in at Noah's Ark and enjoy rafting the Arkansas River's rapids for approximately 2-3 hours…
Find out more »Noah’s Ark Adventures – Rock Climbing 2019
Ages: 7+ Cost: $40 for each adventure Experience natural rock walls and real cliffs on a Noah's half day rock climbing and rappelling trip! Enjoy 3 hours of classic Colorado rock climbing and rappelling at our outdoor sites - all located within minutes of Buena Vista and the Noah's Ark riverfront property. This trip is a perfect option for your family or group! Combine rock climbing with Browns Canyon rafting and other activities for the perfect adventure! Must wear long…
Find out more »Circus Skills Session 2 Summer 2019
Aerial/Circus Skills Session 2 – Ages 3-9 $50 Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm, July 23-Aug 20, Community Center Featuring static trapeze, lyra, aerial silks, tumbling, partner acrobatics and circus basics such as juggling, unicycle, stilt walking, hula hooping and more. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 28; Min: 4, Max: 10 Click Here to Register for Aerial/Circus Skills Session 2 Ages 3-9 Classes Online Aerial/Circus Skills Session 2 – Ages 10+ $50 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, July 23-Aug 20, Community Center Featuring static trapeze, lyra, aerial…
Find out more »August 2019
Gold Diggers Volleyball Tournament 2019
Join BV Rec for the second annual Gold Diggers Volleyball Tournament! The tournament will be coed and played on grass. The tournament format will consist of a round robin pool play, followed by a single elimination tournament. Pool play will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, August 10, and tournament play will begin after pool is concluded. Teams will play with four players on the court, and can have up to six players on the roster. No more than two men…
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