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May 2018
Spirit Trail Run
8k Cost: $35/pre-register or $40/day of Half Marathon Cost: $75/ pre-register or $85/ day of Start and Finish at South Main Town Square Packet pickup will take place at the Community Center from 5-7:00 pm on May 26th. Day of registration will begin at 6:30 am on race day in the South Main Town Square. Awards to be held at 12:00 pm on the South Main Stage. Register at www.ckspaddlefest.com/land-events.
Find out more »June 2018
Stream Explorers
Ages: entering 3rd-5th grade May 31, June 1, 4, & 5 Cost: Free! Meet at the Community Center Participants will discover the secret lives of creatures that live in the river, perform aquatic behavior experiments, gain experience with fly casting, and learn to tie their own flies. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Swim Lessons: Salida, Session 1
June 4-14 Monday through Thursday, 9:00-11:30 am Ages 6+ Cost: $60 Transportation provided for all sessions Meet at the Community Center Registration closes one week before sessions begin CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Rockies Skills Challenge
Ages: 6-13 (as of 12/31/18) Cost: Free High School Baseball Field This FREE event is an awesome chance to test out your batting, throwing, and speed. The top boy and the girl in each age group will advance to the sectional competition! Registration: 8:30 am on June 16th at the field.
Find out more »Elevate Soccer Camp: Striker/Keeper
Striker Keeper Ages U10 - U12 June 18-19 Mornings Prices and times vary. The camps will be led by Chaffee County United Director of Coaching Scott McFarland. Contact him at salida_soccer@hotmail.com for more information.
Find out more »Adventure Camp Session 1
Ages: 5-12 June 25-28, Mon-Thurs, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Cost: $60/session Meet at the Community Center Adventures will include sports, crafts, field trips, bike rides, and snacks; each trip leading to a new adventure! Maximum of 12 kids so early registration is encouraged. Registration Deadline: Monday, June 18 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Swim Lessons: Mount Princeton, Session 2
June 18-20 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15-10:00 am Ages 4+ Cost: $60 Transportation provided for all sessions Meet at the Community Center Registration closes one week before sessions begin CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »July 2018
Noah’s Ark Adventures – Adventure Park
Ages: 7+ Cost: $40 for each adventure Cash in on these amazing locals discounts with Noah’s Ark! Participants under the age of 18 years old must have a parent present. Get ready to zip, jump, swing, and crawl your way through 66 unique challenges suspended alongside the Arkansas River. Registration Deadline: June 28 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Girls Softball U14
Ages 11-14 May 29 - July 14 U14 will practice on Mondays & Wednesdays. Practices will be from 9:00-11:00 am. Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays. U14 will use Fast Pitch. A pre-season skills clinic will be held Friday, May 18 from 4:00-6:00 pm. Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Swim Lessons: Salida, Session 3
July 2-12 (including July 4) Monday through Thursday, 9:00-11:30 am Ages 6+ Cost: $60 Transportation provided for all sessions Meet at the Community Center Registration closes one week before sessions begin CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Girls Softball U10
Ages 7-10 May 29 - July 14 U 10 will practice on Tuesdays & Fridays. Practices will be from 9:00-11:00 am. Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays. U10 will use Machine Pitch A pre-season skills clinic will be held Friday, May 18 from 4:00-6:00 pm. Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Noah’s Ark Adventures – Rafting Trip
Ages: 7+ Cost: $40 for each adventure Cash in on these amazing locals discounts with Noah’s Ark! Participants under the age of 18 years old must have a parent present. Paddle 10 miles of Colorado's Arkansas River through brown's 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. Registration Deadline: July 5 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Noah’s Ark Adventures – Rock Climbing
Ages: 7+ Cost: $40 for each adventure Cash in on these amazing locals discounts with Noah’s Ark! Participants under the age of 18 years old must have a parent present. An adventure with real rock, real challenge, and real opportunity! Nothing artificial here! Registration Deadline: July 5 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Adventure Camp Session 2
Ages: 5-12 July 23-26, Mon-Thurs, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Cost: $60/session Meet at the Community Center Adventures will include sports, crafts, field trips, bike rides, and snacks; each trip leading to a new adventure! Maximum of 12 kids so early registration is encouraged. Registration Deadline: Monday, July 16 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
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Aquatic Adventure Camp
Ages: 13-18 July 23-26 Mon-Thurs 1:00 pm-4:30 pm Cost: $120 Meet at the Community Center Join BV Rec and Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center for the new Aquatic Adventure Camp! Participants will spend the week on the water learning water safety and skills. Registration Deadline: Monday, July 16 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Paddle on the Pond
Ages: All ages Tuesdays in June and July 4:00-6:00 pm Cost: $5 donation Town Pond, McPhelemy Park BV Recreation and CKS are partnering for another season of Paddle on the Pond! $5 donation benefits the BV Rec scholarship fund. Parents must be present to sign a waiver. Registration: Drop in
Find out more »Concerts in the Park
Musicians from California, the east coast, and right here in the Arkansas River Valley will make sweet music for your listening pleasure. Bring the kids, bring your parents, bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the atmosphere of our free Concerts in the Park!
Find out more »Private Piano Lessons
Weekly piano lessons for Beginners and Intermediates available by appointment. Contact Teresa Roorda at 719-966-2470 to schedule.
Find out more »August 2018
Elevate Soccer Academy Skills Camp
Join European and National Licensed Coach, Scott McFarland, for the inaugural Elevate Soccer Academy Skills Camp! Online registration is available here! Ages: U6-U12 July 30-August 3, Buena Vista River Park Soccer Field U6 & U8: 8:00-9:30am, $75 per participant U10 & U12: 10:00am-12:00pm, $100 per participant. For more information, contact Scott at salida_soccer@hotmail.com.
Find out more »Munchkin Drive-in Movie @ BV Library
We will be watching Pixar Shorts and enjoying some snacks while we sit in our own “homemade cars”! Bring a box to sit in and we have the supplies to transform them into cars! We will have some boxes so please come even if you don’t have a box!
Find out more »Swim Lessons: Mount Princeton, Session 4
July 30 - August 10 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:15 - 10:00 am Ages 4+ Cost: $60 Transportation provided for all sessions Meet at the Community Center Registration closes one week before sessions begin CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Trail Building
Join the Buena Vista Singletrack Coalition for trail building. Construction of the new Broken Boyfriend Extension trail is underway and we need your help! No experience necessary and there is a job for every member of the family. Bring the kids, bring the couch potatoes, bring your smiles, but please - no pets. Come prepared with the following: · Hiking boots or other sturdy closed toed shoes · Work Gloves · Sunglasses or Safety Glasses · Water for the Day…
Find out more »Gold Diggers Volleyball Tournament
Join BV Rec for the inaugural 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 11, and tournament play will begin after pool is concluded. Teams will play with 4 players on the court, and can have up to 6 players on the roster. No more than two men per…
Find out more »Coed Softball
Ages: 16+ May 29 - August 17 Dust off your glove and grab your friends for softball fun! Registration Deadline: Friday, May 18 ONLINE REGISTRATION
Find out more »Mens Softball
Ages: 16+ May 29 - August 17 Dust off your glove and grab your friends for softball fun! Registration Deadline: Friday, May 18 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Full Moon Yoga
Join us for Full Moon Water Yoga! Every month at the full moon night we are going to practice yoga at the natural hot springs pool. No experience needed, everybody is welcome!
Find out more »Open Gym Pickleball @ Tennis Courts
Ages: 16+ June 2 – Aug 29 Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm Cost: $1/visit Registration: Drop in
Find out more »September 2018
Autumn Color Run
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run. The ACR is BV's longest running race! Beautiful course and awesome finish line party.
Find out more »Parent-child swim lessons
Swimming is live saving skill. Join our swim program this fall. Classes are dedicated for parents with babies 6 moths-3 years old. For older kids and adults we offer private and semi-private swim lesson. Customized lessons available.
Find out more »Country Western Dance Lessons – Intermediate
Learn how to dance to country music with Country Western Dance Lessons! Dancing is a great form of exercise that keeps the mind and body sharp. It is a great social activities for people of all ages! Previous dance experience is required for this class. Join instructor Bill Ridout to learn the basics of two-step and country swing. Doors open at 6:00pm, class begins at 6:30pm. The class is open to singles and couples. The drop-in fee is $6 for…
Find out more »October 2018
Little Yogis @ BV Library
4-week pilot program, starting September 20th. Child & caregiver work together in this class. Balance, coordination and breathing technique will just be a small part of what you and your Little Yogi will get out of this class. Fun will be had by all! Bring a towel or yoga mat if you would like.
Find out more »Baby Sign Language @ BV Library
4-week pilot program starting September 20th Help bridge the gap of communication for you and your young ones. Using sign allows your child to express him or herself with gestures before he or she is able to speak with words. It can also help toddlers express themselves when they are flooded with emotion.
Find out more »Adult Flag Football League
Grab a pigskin, put together your team, and sign up for the Adult 5-on-5 Flag Football League! Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 6 games, including a postseason tournament. Games will be officiated by one paid BV Rec Official and one team representative. Teams can register online or contact Shane at 719.395.1939 or bvrec@buenavistaco.gov for offline registration options. There is no fee to register a team. All players must be on the team roster, have a registration form on file,…
Find out more »Fall Youth Soccer – U6
BV Rec is working with the Buena Vista Youth Soccer Association to bring you the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in U6, U8, U10, and U12 age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Registration Deadline: Friday, August 17. The U6 Age Group is for players born January 1, 2013-December 31, 2014. Practices will be on Thursdays, 3:45-4:30pm at the Soccer Field. A second practice time will be added if the age…
Find out more »Fall Youth Soccer – U8
BV Rec is working with the Buena Vista Youth Soccer Association to bring you the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in U6, U8, U10, and U12 age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Registration Deadline: Friday, August 17. The U8 Age Group is for players born January 1, 2011-December 31, 2012. Practices will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45-4:45pm at the Soccer Field. Games will be played on Saturdays in Buena…
Find out more »Fall Youth Soccer – U10
BV Rec is working with the Buena Vista Youth Soccer Association to bring you the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in U6, U8, U10, and U12 age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Registration Deadline: Friday, August 17. The U10 Age Group is for players born January 1, 2009-December 31, 2010. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-6:15pm at the Soccer Field. Games will be played on Saturdays in Buena…
Find out more »Fall Youth Soccer – U12
BV Rec is working with the Buena Vista Youth Soccer Association to bring you the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in U6, U8, U10, and U12 age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Registration Deadline: Friday, August 17. The U12 Age Group is for players born January 1, 2007-December 31, 2008. Practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm at the Soccer Field. Games will be played on Saturdays in Buena…
Find out more »Pickleball @ Avery Parson Elementary
Ages: 16+ Sundays: 1pm-6pm @ Avery Parsons Elementary Cost $2/visit Registration: Drop in
Find out more »BV Bash Youth Recreational Soccer Tournament
BV Bash is a recreational tournament. The purpose of this tournament is to provide a fun environment for recreational youth players to play games against a wide variety of teams. 3 game guarantee. All games will be played on Saturday, October 20 in the Buena Vista River Park. All players will receive a BV Bash water bottle, and the first place team in each age group will receive a prize. The Registration Deadline is Friday, October 12. The team registration…
Find out more »November 2018
Taming Tech Trouble @ BV Library
Get help with simple technology use on any device.
Find out more »Artist Reception at the BVPL
"Meet and Greet" 3 local artists displaying at the Buena Vista Public Library in November: Photographer Leigh Holloway, Wood Sculptor Will Jansma and Photographer Jim Greene Refreshments will be served
Find out more »Young at Heart
Young at Heart is a group for ages 55+. We meet at Noon on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Community Center. Each meeting includes a potluck lunch followed by a program with informative speakers.
Find out more »Women’s Volleyball League
Bump, Set, Spike! Registration is now open for the Women’s Volleyball League! Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 8 games, including a postseason tournament. Teams will be scheduled for Officiating/Scorekeeping. Teams can register online or contact Shane at 719.395.1939 or bvrec@buenavistaco.gov for offline registration. There is no fee to register a team. All players must be on the Team Roster, have a Player Registration Form on file, and pay the $20 Player Registration Fee before they play. Players can be…
Find out more »Open Gym Volleyball
Join BV Rec for the fall session of Open Gym Volleyball! All skill levels of players age 16 & older are welcome. Registration: Drop-In
Find out more »December 2018
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 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Find out more »Monday Movement – Qigong @ BV Library
Qigong involves coordinated, slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. Each class will include new exercises aimed at increasing flexibility and energy, promoting mental clarity and improving blood flow throughout the body. Instructor John Candea –licensed acupuncturist, yoga instructor and qigong practitioner for over 40 years. More info at: thresholdseminars.com
Find out more »Boy Scouts Troop 67
Year-round leadership and character development program for boys ages 11-18 or in grades 6-12. We meet weekly on Tuesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm with additional outdoor activities about once a month, including camping, backpacking, bikepacking, skiing, and fishing. We go to summer camp together for a week.
Find out more »Mini Monets @ BV Library
Arts & crafts for younger kids. Come create & explore a variety of arts. Preschool age.
Find out more »Young @ Art
Instruction by local artist Joe Lothamer Come be creative! Doodle, watercolor, make collages & so much more! Drop-in and check it out! For school age kids!
Find out more »Webelos Scouts
Cub Scouts for 4th and 5th grade boys and girls meet twice a week during the school year, with an additional outdoor activity about once a month. Cost is $50 for the year plus some event fees.
Find out more »Adult 4-on-4 Basketball League
This 4-on-4 Basketball League is a half-court, recreational league. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 8 games. Teams will play best 2 of 3 games to 21 against a scheduled opponent each week. Players will call their own fouls. Teams can register online or contact Shane at 719.395.1939 or bvrec@buenavistaco.gov for offline registration. There is no fee to register a team. All players must be on the Team Roster, have a Player Registration Form on file, and pay the $10…
Find out more »Tunes & Tots @ BV Library
Music & movement for kid’s birth to 5yrs old. You will learn some classic songs and some new ones. Find the rhythm and move to the beat.
Find out more »Climb on Early Release Days
Come climb with BV Rec and Peak Fitness on early release days! Students will be taught safety and climbing techniques by a certified instructor. The program will start at 1:45 and end at 330. Gear provided. Please note: transportation will NOT be provided so please make arrangements for your child to get there. Activity will take place on September 19, October 10, November 7 and December 5. About the facility: BV Rocks Climbing Gym has numerous features that will engage…
Find out more »Reading to Rover @ BV Library
Do you want your child to build confidence & fluency in their reading? Then our reading dog program is perfect! We have friendly dogs that will sit with them, one-on-one, while they read. We will have 15-minute time blocks for them and their dog of the day. Any reading level or age is welcome. Spots are limited, so please come in and sign-up.
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 »SilverSneakers Classic
Have fun and move through the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Find out more »Bridge Club
Join us for bridge every Thursday from 1:00-5:00pm. The Club meets at the Community Center. To register for a session or additional information, call Marjie at 719-395-8846. Registration fee is $1 per visit.
Find out more »SilverSneakers Yoga
Move your body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Find out more »Story Time @ BV Library
Fridays 10 & 11am Come enjoy a book and interactive play. A great way to build early literacy, creativity and social skills!
Find out more »Open Gym Pickleball @ Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Ages: 16+ Mondays: 9am-12pm Fridays: 5pm-9pm Cost $3/visit Registration: Drop in
Find out more »Youth Basketball League (Grades K-2)
BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering to bring you the Youth Basketball League! Boys & Girls will be split into volunteer-coached teams. Practices for Grades K-2 will be led by BV Rec. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 1. Grades K-2 will practice on Mondays at Darren Patterson Christian Academy. Girls will practice from 6:00-6:45pm, and Boys will practice from 7:00-7:45pm. Each team will play 6 Saturday games at Avery Parsons Elementary. Volunteers are need! Please contact Shane at 395-1939…
Find out more »Youth Basketball League (Grades 3-4)
BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering to bring you the Youth Basketball League! Boys & Girls will be split into volunteer-coached teams. Practices for Grades 3-4 & 5-6 will be led by BVHS Basketball Coaches. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 1. Grades 3-4 & 5-6 will practice on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm. Girls will practice at Darren Patterson Christian Academy, and Boys will practice at Buena Vista High School. Each team will play 6 Saturday games. Typically, Girls will have…
Find out more »Youth Basketball League (Grades 5-6)
BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering to bring you the Youth Basketball League! Boys & Girls will be split into volunteer-coached teams. Practices for Grades 3-4 & 5-6 will be led by BVHS Basketball Coaches. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 1. Grades 3-4 & 5-6 will practice on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm. Girls will practice at Darren Patterson Christian Academy, and Boys will practice at Buena Vista High School. Each team will play 6 Saturday games. Girls and Boys will…
Find out more »Meditation @ BV Library
Meditation and discussion group. Learn to quiet your mind with instructor Michael Abdo
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