Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers - 2026
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Denver) | Collegiate Peaks Campground, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers
Coed – Ages: 6-14 (as of 2/5/26 – first day of program)
$90 for registration – $30 for rental gear
Thursdays, 4:00-5:15pm – February 5-March 12 (6 Sessions)
Collegiate Peaks Campground

Scholarships are available! The BV Recreation Scholarship Fund helps support community members, regardless of financial situation, by giving them the ability to participate in BV Recreation programs at no cost. Please apply for a scholarship today by following this link and submitting the online form!
https://www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/

Join experienced instructors from Buena Vista Mountain Adventures for the Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers program! Whether you’re new to the idea, or an experienced skier, come and join the fun of Cross Country Skiing!

Gear Rental is available for an additional $30, in a limited supply. After registering, we will reach out to parents that have requested to rent gear to set up a time to fit your children for their gear. The gear pickup day will take place on Friday, January 30th. The Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers Banquet will be held at the Community Center after the last day of skiing on Thursday, March 12th.

*Please note that we are limited to a max of 40 participants in the program due to a limited number of coaches. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the Waiting List if the program is full. Participants will be added to the program if more coaches for the program are found. Please contact Tucker Wildeson at 719-581-1051 or twildeson@buenavistaco.gov if you are interested in coaching.

A volunteer coaches meeting will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center (715 E Main St). We highly encourage all volunteer coaches to attend this meeting, if possible. We will cover important information regarding the program to set you up for success as a cross-country ski coach. There will also be an optional field training for volunteer coaches to learn how to properly teach the basics to the participants. Date and time TBD.

Program Dates
Friday, January 23 – Registration Deadline
Thursday, January 29 – Coaches Meeting at the BV Community Center at 6:00pm
Friday, January 30 – Ski Gear Checkout Day at the BV Community Center
Date & Time TBD – Optional Coaches Field training w/ BVMA at the Collegiate Peaks Campground
Thursday, February 5 – Session 1
Thursday, February 12 – Session 2
Thursday, February 19 – Session 3
Thursday, February 26 – Session 4
Thursday, March 5 – Session 5
Thursday, March 12 – Final Session
Thursday, March 12 – End of Season Banquet at the BV Community Center at 5:45pm

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23rd

Register for Youth Cross Country Ski League Here!

Headwater x Guidestone Farm Camp
2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Headwater Farms, 15264 Co Rd 350, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Headwater Farms in Buena Vista and Guidestone Colorado from Salida are joining forces! Come join us for 3 packed days of fun at Headwater Farms. Experience the magic of Guidestone that you know and love in an exciting new space. Learn about different farming practices, enjoy the mountain views, and connect with the BV community!

Guidestone first started in BV, and we are excited to start having programming here once again. Please join us!

Youth Mountain Bike Skills Camp - Summer 26
2026-06-30 08:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-02 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-08 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-09 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-14 08:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 08:30 - 12:30 and 4 more dates | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Mountain Bike Skills Camp – Ages: 7-14
1 Beginner Level Group, 1 Intermediate Level Group, and 1 Advanced Level Group
Beginner $100 – 4 weeks; 10 total hours
Advanced and Intermediate $160 – 4 weeks; 16 total hours
Max of 10 Kids per Level Group
Registration Opens Monday, May 11th at 12:00pm (Noon)!
Program Dates: June 30 – July 23

Beginner Level (Ages 7-10):

Tuesdays, June 30, July 7, and July 14 – 8:30am-10:30am
Tuesday, July 21 – 8:30am-12:30pm

Intermediate Level (Ages 9-12):

Thursdays, July 2, July 9, July 16, and July 23 – 8:30am-12:30pm

Advanced Level (Ages 11-14):

Wednesdays, July 1, July 8, July 15, and July 22 – 8:30am-12:30pm

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 23
Get your bikes and helmets ready for BV Rec’s Youth Mountain Bike Skills Camp!
The Beginner Level is designed for kids who are excited to learn the basics of mountain biking while getting to practice and be pushed alongside their peers. This is NOT a program to teach kids how to ride a bike. Participants must already know how to ride a bike. The Intermediate Level is designed for kids who are ready to take their mountain biking to the next level. From learning new skills around town to putting those skills to the test on some of the region’s best mountain bike trails, this course will push you to be your best.
Have you been riding for years and are ready to take your skills to the next level? Then the Advanced Level camp is meant for you! The Advanced Level is designed for kids who have already completed an Intermediate Level with BV Rec in the past. Riders will be participating in inherently dangerous activities, and for this level, riders will have to be at least 10 years old. This level is meant for advanced and older riders due to the terrain and trails that will be enjoyed during this class. BV Rec reserves the right to move participants to different levels.
The Beginner Level will consist of three, 2-hour sessions and one, 4-hour session and participants will stay in BV and utilize the BV River Park and Midland trails. The Intermediate Level and Advance Level will consist of four, 4-hour sessions. The Intermediate and Advanced Level groups will utilize some BV trails, and will also travel to Leadville, Twin Lakes, and Salida to introduce the participants to beginner/beginner-intermediate mountain bike trails that BV does not offer. In Leadville, we will use the CMC Timberline trails, in Twin Lakes, we will use the Interlaken trail, and in Salida, we will use the Rainbow Spartan trails. This equates to a total of 10 hours for each beginner participant and 16 hours for each intermediate and advanced level participant.
Drop off and pick-up will take place at the Buena Vista Community Center (715 E Main St). The sessions will be led by experienced mountain bikers, with additional help provided from various mountain bike experts and advocates from the local Buena Vista community.
Minimum of 20” bikes with hand brakes and gears. Participants must have a bike-mounted water bottle or hydration pack. Helmets required; gloves recommended. Snacks are highly recommended and plenty of water is required. We will provide a large water Igloo to refill water bottles.
Please contact Zack Kochetta at zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov or 719-581-7155 with needs or questions related to this program.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 23

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE BEGINNER LEVEL!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ADVANCED LEVEL!

Adventure Camp - Summer 2026
2026-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Adventure Camp – Ages: 6-12
$80/Session
Monday – Thursday, 1:00-4:00pm
Meet at the BV Community Center
Session 1: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30
Session 2: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6
Registration for Both Sessions Opens Friday, May 1st at 12:00pm (Noon)!

Fuel your child’s curiosity and enrichment with BV Rec’s Adventure Camp! Participants will engage in a mix of sports, hikes, crafts, field trips, and more. It’s all about having fun, making friends and trying new activities!

Please contact Zack Kochetta at zkochetta@buenavistaco.gov or 719-581-7155 with needs or questions related to this program.

Minimum: 8 participants, Maximum: 24 participants

Session 1 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22

Session 2 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 29

Click here to register for Adventure Camp Session 1!

Click here to register for Adventure Camp Session 2!
