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June 2019
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: Monday, June 17 Conversational…
Find out more »Rockies Skills Challenge 2019
Ages: 6-13 (as of 12/31/19) Cost: FREE! Buena Vista Softball Field This FREE event is an awesome chance to test out your skills! See how fast you can run the bases, how far you can hit, and how far you can throw. The top boy and the girl in each age group will advance to the sectional competition! No metal spike shoes will be permitted, only sneakers or plastic/rubber cleats. You are allowed to bring your own bat if you…
Find out more »Learn to Swim at Mt Princeton!
Join us this summer to learn to swim in natural hot springs pools. All our instructors are American Red Cross certified, they have great experience and they loooove teaching. Check out more details here: http://mtprinceton.com/learn-to-swim
Find out more »July 2019
Independence Day – Freedom 5k
The Buena Vista High School Cross Country team is hosting their annual Freedom 5k! It’s a fun course on a beautiful day, invite your friends and family who are in town over the 4th of July and get signed up today for early registration prices and a free t-shirt!! REGISTRATION: www.getmeregistered.com/independenceday5k Early-bird price: $25 (Through June 30th) *guarantees free t-shirt! Regular price: $30 (July 1st – July 3rd @ 1:59a.m.) Day of price: $35 SCHEDULE: Packet pickup starts at 7:30a.m. and…
Find out more »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 »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 »Circus Skills Session 2 Summer 2019
Aerial/Circus Skills Session 2 – All Ages $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 All Ages Classes Online Big Top Performers Session 2- (Invite Only) $50 Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, July 23-Aug 20, Community Center Buena Vista Circus' own traveling circus.…
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 »September 2019
Game On @ BV Library
Chess, Board Games & Cards… Come challenge your mind and your friends with a variety of games! Chess instruction still available. All ages. Mondays @ 3:45 FREE
Find out more »Mini Monets @ BV Library
Arts & crafts for younger kids. Create & explore a variety of arts. Free Tuesdays @ 10am
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. Free Wednesdays @ 10am
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. Sign-ups open the week prior. Free Wednesdays starting at 3:30pm
Find out more »Story Time @ BV Library
Come enjoy a book & interactive play. A great way to build early literacy, creativity and social skills! Free Fridays 10am & 11:15am
Find out more »Circus Classes Fall Session 1 2019
Circus School Classes with the Buena Vista Circus – Ages 3-6 and Ages 7+ $50, Mondays September 9- October 7th 3:45-4:45pm and 4:00-6:00pm Juggling, hula hoop, unicycle, stilts, walking globe, tumbling, partnering acrobatics, plus so much more Fall Session 1, Mondays September 9- October 7 Ages 3-6 3:45-4:45pm Click Here to Register Online for Fall Session 1 2019 Ages 3-6 Circus School Classes Ages 7+ 5:00-6:00pm Click Here to Register Online for Fall Session 1 2019 Ages 7+ Circus School…
Find out more »Beginning Jazz
Room: BVDS 111 Mill St. Beginning Jazz is a great way for your child to begin dance at our studio. It is also a transition class for our Ballet/Jazz kids to work their way into longer classes. Suggested ages are 7-8 and ideally have completed at least one year of Ballet/Jazz. Its a fun class and hope continues your child's love of dance. $700 per year. Price includes costume, registration and recital fees. (Recital tickets are additional) All enrollments require…
Find out more »Advanced Combo
Description: www.dancebv.com Advanced Combo class includes ballet, tap & tumbling for our younger dancers! Beginning and Intermediate Combo is recommended before taking this class. $700 per year. Price includes costume, registration and recital fees. (Recital tickets are additional) All enrollments require a $100 non-refundable deposit. (Autopay monthly payment plan available with valid credit card on file. Card is charged on the 25th of the Month for 10 months, starting August 25th.) Early Bird discount available until Aug. 15 - Prices…
Find out more »Intermediate Hip Hop
Description:www.dancebv.com Room: BVDS 111 Mill St. Intermediate Hip Hop is recommended for kids 10 years old and up and must have previous hip hop experience and received a recommendation to join this class. If you have not received an invitation to this class please call the studio for more information. If you are new to Hip Hop please join our Beginning Hip Hop class. Dancers must have at least 2 years of Hip Hop experience prior to enrolling for this…
Find out more »Barre
Barre is a 60 min stretch and strength low impact barefoot class building long and lean muscles with ballet barre based movements. No dance experience necessary, a love for music is a plus! just try it! This class focuses on cardio and a little toning. Dance fitness for all levels! $15 drop-in. $100 for 10 punches.
Find out more »1st Annual Expression Session Skate Competition 2019
Registration opens 30 minutes before competition at Skate Park, cash or check only.
Find out more »BV Strong Community Dinner 2019
The 6th Annual BV Strong Community Dinner is Monday, September 23, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Join us with your friends and neighbors at dinner down the middle of Main Street, with the majestic Collegiate Peaks as our backdrop. We are a community that’s diverse in opinions and ideas; yet on this night, we focus on all we have in common as we eat together at one table. We embrace the people we love and celebrate those we’ve lost, cheer…
Find out more »14er Fest 2019
14er Fest is a multi-sport mountain festival, featuring Off-Roading, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fly Fishing, and Trail Running in Buena Vista, Colorado. Join us for trail events, clinics, festival camping, live music, local libations and amazing vendors, September 27th – September 29th. At the heart of the festival you’ll find that 14er Fest seeks to join together a wide variety of trail users, including both motorized and non-motorized trail enthusiasts. Our vision is to create a platform where all trail groups can recreate together and work together…
Find out more »Free Middle School Kidz Art with Chaffee Arts 2019
Free Middle School Art with Chaffee Arts – Grades: 6-8 FREE! Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm September 29, October 20, November 17 Community Center, Aspen Room Min 2, Max 10 Join Chaffee Arts for FREE art classes for middle school students! This program is designed to share the art of many of Chaffee Arts talented members with youth in the local community. A different artist will lead each session and focus of their area of art expertise. Classes are FREE, but pre-registration is…
Find out more »October 2019
Mini Monets @ BV Library
Arts & crafts for younger kids. Create & explore a variety of arts. Free
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 »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.
Find out more »WIGGLES & GIGGLES @ BV Library
WIGGLES & GIGGLES Unstructured free play! At the Buena Vista Public Library We will have toys and activities set-up. Great opportunity for littles to get their wiggles out and parents & kids to socialize in an indoor heated environment. Thursdays 10-11am 5 week Pilot Program
Find out more »Special Fire Safety Story Time @ BV Library
Fire Safety Story Time Friday, October 4th @ 10am only The fire department will be here with lots of fun things and learning about fire safety! Buena Vista Public Library
Find out more »Game On @ BV Library
Chess, Board Games & Cards… Come challenge your mind and your friends with a variety of games! Chess instruction still available.
Find out more »Story Time @ BV Library
Come enjoy a book & interactive play. A great way to build early literacy, creativity and social skills! Fridays @ 10 & 11am (only 10am on October 4th)
Find out more »Circus Classes Fall Session 2 2019
Circus School Classes with the Buena Vista Circus – Ages 3-6 and Ages 7+ $50, Mondays October 21- November 18 3:45-4:45pm and 4:00-6:00pm Juggling, hula hoop, unicycle, stilts, walking globe, tumbling, partnering acrobatics, plus so much more Ages 3-6 3:45-4:45pm Click Here to Register Online for Fall Session 2 2019 Ages 3-6 Circus School Classes Ages 7+ 5:00-600pm Click Here to Register Online for Fall Session 2 2019 Ages 7+ Circus School Classes Registration Deadline: October 14 Min: 4,…
Find out more »November 2019
Story Time @ BV Library
Come enjoy a book & interactive play. A great way to build early literacy, creativity and social skills!
Find out more »Game On @ BV Library
Chess, Board Games & Cards… Come challenge your mind and your friends with a variety of games! Chess instruction still available. All ages.
Find out more »Mini Monets @ BV Library
Arts & crafts for younger kids. Create & explore a variety of arts. Preschool age.
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 »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.
Find out more »December 2019
Game On @ BV Library
Chess, Board Games & Cards… Come challenge your mind and your friends with a variety of games! Chess instruction available. Kids and adults welcome.
Find out more »Mini Monets @ BV Library
Arts & crafts for younger kids. Create & explore a variety of arts.
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 »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.
Find out more »WIGGLES & GIGGLES @ BV Library
WIGGLES & GIGGLES Unstructured free play! At the Buena Vista Public Library We will have toys and activities set-up. Great opportunity for littles to get their wiggles out and parents & kids to socialize in an indoor heated environment.
Find out more »Story Time @ BV Library
Come enjoy a book & interactive play. A great way to build early literacy, creativity and social skills!
Find out more »Christmas Opening @ BV Public Library
Join us at the Library for Christmas Opening. We will be one of the stops on the hay ride this year! Get your chocolate & card stamped. Vulcan Glass Art Studio will be here doing demos 10am - 2pm Stay tuned for more info. https://buenavistalibrary.org/
Find out more »Christmas Opening
The Buena Vista Christmas Opening is a wonderful holiday tradition that unites small businesses, visitors and residents to join together to share in the holiday spirit and the true essence of community. Celebrate with us by joining in the: Chocolate Walk, Festival of Trees, Free Movie “The Star,” Free Santa visits and photos (psst...we are pretty sure he is “the real” Santa), a Local Craft Fair, Caroling throughout town and Parade of Lights. The day ends with the lighting of the…
Find out more »Nuggets Skills Challenge 2020
Ages: 6-13 (as of 4/30/20) FREE! Nuggets Skills Challenge provides the youth of Colorado with a statewide basketball competition testing their skills in dribbling, passing and shooting. There are four age divisions: 6/7, 8/9, 10/11 and 12/13 for both boys and girls. The top scorer in each age group will advance to a Sectional Competition, with a chance to compete at the State Championship. Participants age calculated as of 4/30/20. Age Group 6/7: May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2014 Age…
Find out more »AIARE Avalanche Rescue – BVMA
AIARE Avalanche Rescue - Buena Vista Mountain Adventures COMPANION RESCUE Avalanche Rescue is a one day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while return participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills after the course. Each participant will have the…
Find out more »Story Time with Santa @ BV Library
Santa is coming! Special Story Time - Friday, December 20th @10am Make sure to bring your camera if you want a picture with Santa! BV Public Library
Find out more »January 2020
WIGGLES & GIGGLES @ BV Library
WIGGLES & GIGGLES Unstructured free play! At the Buena Vista Public Library We will have toys and activities set-up. Great opportunity for littles to get their wiggles out and parents & kids to socialize in an indoor heated environment.
Find out more »Story Time @ BV Library
Come enjoy a book & interactive play. A great way to build early literacy, creativity and social skills!
Find out more »Mini Monets @ BV Library
Arts & crafts for younger kids. Create & explore a variety of arts. Jan 7th we are welcoming elementary age kids as well since they are still on break.
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 »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.
Find out more »Youth Indoor Soccer Training – 2020
Youth Indoor Soccer Training Coed Ages: Born 2008-2011 (U10 & U12) $70 Sundays, 4:00-5:30pm & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm January 26-March 15 Darren Patterson Christian Academy This training program is designed to help players build off the fall season of Youth Soccer and prepare for the upcoming spring season. Each hour and a half session will consist of one hour of skills focused training to prepare players for a higher level of play, and a half hour of gameplay. All practices will…
Find out more »February 2020
March 2020
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.
Find out more »WIGGLES & GIGGLES @ BV Library
Unstructured free play! At the Buena Vista Public Library We will have toys and activities set-up. Great opportunity for littles to get their wiggles out and parents & kids to socialize in an indoor heated environment.
Find out more »Story Time @ BV Library
Come enjoy a book & interactive play. A great way to build early literacy, creativity and social skills!
Find out more »Junior Circus School Classes 2020
Junior Circus School Classes with the Buena Vista Circus Ages 3+ $60 Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm Session 2 March 30-May 4 Juggling, hula hoop, unicycle, stilts, walking globe, tumbling, partnering acrobatics, plus so much more Classes held in the Pinon Room of Community Center or at EmPower Yoga. Parents are required to attend the first evening class for a program orientation. Registration Deadline for Session 2: Monday, March 23 Click Here to Register Online for Junior Circus School Session 2 (March 30-…
Find out more »June 2020
Girls Softball 2020 – 10U
Ages: 7-18 (as of 12/31/19); $40 per participant BV Rec will be holding a 4-week skills clinic for Girls Softball this summer. The Girls Softball Program is available for girls ages 7-18, as of December 31, 2019. 10U will use Machine Pitch, and 14U & 18U will use Fast Pitch. 2020 Girls Softball Program Guidelines Clinics shall have 20 up to participants and at least 2 instructors. Registration Deadline: Friday, June 19. Registration will remain open until the session is…
Find out more »Girls Softball 2020 – 14U & 18U
Ages: 7-18 (as of 12/31/19); $40 per participant BV Rec will be holding a 4-week skills clinic for Girls Softball this summer. The Girls Softball Program is available for girls ages 7-18, as of December 31, 2019. 10U will use Machine Pitch, and 14U & 18U will use Fast Pitch. 2020 Girls Softball Program Guidelines Clinics shall have 20 up to participants and at least 2 instructors. Registration Deadline: Friday, June 19. Registration will remain open until the session is…
Find out more »July 2020
Youth Adventure Day Camp at the A/U Ranches
For the summer of 2020 only, we are offering a Youth Adventure Day Camp at the A/U Ranches. Comprised of five one-week sessions, campers will enjoy a variety of outdoor adventure activities in age-appropriate groups (2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th and 9th-12th grades). Campers can attend multiple weeks. We’re excited to try this new format and continue offering camp in a way that complies with current regulations.
Find out more »September 2020
Destination Story Time – BV Library
Destination Story Time Starting in September, the Buena Vista Public Library is taking Story Time on the road! Join us thru ZOOM as we explore and meet locals who will share their favorite read alouds with us. We’ll be visiting the fire station, the police station, the post office, and may even have some animal encounters! Each destination will set the theme for the books we read that week. Sept 4th- Fire Station Sept 11th- Police Station Sept 18th Jumpin'…
Find out more »Take & Make Kits – BV Library
Take & Make Kits Fun projects for kids! Each week, pick up a new kit, make cool stuff, and show it off. September themes include bugs, nature, painting and watercolor. Perfect for kids ages preschool through 5th grade. Kits are available on the dates listed below. You can pick up a kit anytime while supplies last or contact Julia to reserve your kit. jmakowski@buenavistalibrary.org 719-395-8700 x 114 For more info and zoom links click here
Find out more »Youth Flag Football Program – Grades 9-12 – Fall 2020
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12 $35/participant September 14-October 7 5:30-7:00pm Grades 3-5: Tuesdays, Grades 6-8: Wednesdays, Grades 9-12: Mondays BVHS Fields Registration Deadline: Monday, September 7 BV Rec is working with Buena Vista Tackle Football to provide an opportunity to learn and play football this fall! The 4-week program will focus on the fundamentals of the game for the younger participants, while giving the older participants a chance for locally organized competition. Each age group will have a slightly…
Find out more »Youth Flag Football Program – Grades 3-5 – Fall 2020
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12 $35/participant September 14-October 7 5:30-7:00pm Grades 3-5: Tuesdays, Grades 6-8: Wednesdays, Grades 9-12: Mondays BVHS Fields Registration Deadline: Monday, September 7 BV Rec is working with Buena Vista Tackle Football to provide an opportunity to learn and play football this fall! The 4-week program will focus on the fundamentals of the game for the younger participants, while giving the older participants a chance for locally organized competition. Each age group will have a slightly…
Find out more »Youth Flag Football Program – Grades 6-8 – Fall 2020
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12 $35/participant September 14-October 7 5:30-7:00pm Grades 3-5: Tuesdays, Grades 6-8: Wednesdays, Grades 9-12: Mondays BVHS Fields Registration Deadline: Monday, September 7 BV Rec is working with Buena Vista Tackle Football to provide an opportunity to learn and play football this fall! The 4-week program will focus on the fundamentals of the game for the younger participants, while giving the older participants a chance for locally organized competition. Each age group will have a slightly…
Find out more »December 2020
Demon Diggers Youth Volleyball – Fall 2020
Demon Diggers Youth Volleyball Coed Grades: 3-8 $40 Tuesdays December 1-December 22 Grades 3-5: 5:45-6:45pm, Grades 6-8: 7:00-8:15pm Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms Registration Deadline: Monday, November 23 The BVHS Volleyball and BV Rec are working together to put on the Demon Diggers Volleyball program. This coed youth volleyball program will consist of camp-style practices led by BVHS Volleyball coaches and players. The focus of the program will be to teach fundamental volleyball skills…
Find out more »January 2021
Youth Cross Country Ski League 2021
Grades: K-12 $75/participant Join experienced instructors from Buena Vista Mountain Adventures for the Youth Cross Country Ski League! Whether you're new to the idea or an experienced skier, come and join the fun of Cross Country Skiing! Participants will be grouped onto a team with others of a similar skill level with 2 coaches per group. Participants will receive a BV Rec face cover with registration. Gear Rental of boots, skis, and poles is available for an additional $15, in…
Find out more »March 2021
Youth Soccer – 2011-2012’s – Earthquakes Session – Spring 21
2011-2012s - Earthquakes Session - U10: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm, Soccer Field - Max of 25 participants Boys and Girls, Born 2011-2012 $70/participant March 29-May 15 Weekday Practices, Games on Saturdays BV Rec is excited to bring you the spring season of the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in the 2015-16s, 2013-14s, 2011-12s, and 2009-10s age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2013-2014’s – Sounders Session – Spring 21
2013-2014s - Sounders Session - U8: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm, Sheila Stout Memorial Field - Max of 25 participants Boys and Girls, Born 2013-2014 $55/participant March 29-May 15 Weekday Practices, Games on Saturdays BV Rec is excited to bring you the spring season of the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in the 2015-16s, 2013-14s, 2011-12s, and 2009-10s age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2009-2010’s – Crew Session – Spring 21
2009-2010’s - Crew Session - U12: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm, Soccer Field – Max of 30 participants Boys and Girls, Born 2009-2010 $75/participant March 30-May 15 Weekday Practices, Games on Saturdays BV Rec is excited to bring you the spring season of the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in the 2015-16s, 2013-14s, 2011-12s, and 2009-10s age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2011-2012’s – Fire Session – Spring 21
2011-2012s - Fire Session - U10: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm, Soccer Field - Max of 25 participants Boys and Girls, Born 2011-2012 $70/participant March 30-May 15 Weekday Practices, Games on Saturdays BV Rec is excited to bring you the spring season of the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in the 2015-16s, 2013-14s, 2011-12s, and 2009-10s age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2013-2014’s – Timbers Session – Spring 21
2013-2014s - Timbers Session - U8: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm, Sheila Stout Memorial Field - Max of 25 participants Boys and Girls, Born 2013-2014 $55/participant March 30-May 15 Weekday Practices, Games on Saturdays BV Rec is excited to bring you the spring season of the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in the 2015-16s, 2013-14s, 2011-12s, and 2009-10s age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released…
Find out more »April 2021
Youth Soccer – 2015-2016’s – Rapids Session – Spring 21
2015-2016s - Rapids Session - U6: Thursdays, 4:00-4:45pm, Youth Baseball Field – Max of 20 participants Boys and Girls, Born 2015-2016 $45/participant April 1-May 15 Weekday Practices, Games on Saturdays BV Rec is excited to bring you the spring season of the Youth Soccer League! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in the 2015-16s, 2013-14s, 2011-12s, and 2009-10s age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the season…
Find out more »Keeping Bewnie, Buena! – BV Neighborhood Clean-Up Day
What: Keeping Bewnie, Buena! - BV Neighborhood Clean-Up Day Who: You! We welcome the entire BV Community! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Cost: FREE! When: Sunday, April 25. 1:00-3:00pm Meeting location: South parking lot at the intersection of E Main St and S. Railroad Buena Vista Colorado, 81211. Registration Deadline: Monday, April 12th (for t-shirts) You can still register to participate after the deadline, but we may not have shirts for late registrations. Buena…
Find out more »June 2021
Concerts in the Park – 2021
FREE Thursday Concerts in the Park showcase local and regional performers at the beautiful McPhelemy Park right on the Buena Vista Town Pond. Gather your family, pack a picnic, grab your beach chair, and come enjoy the atmosphere of our free Concerts in the Park! A great variety of musical acts each week. Gratuities for the performers are always welcome. Concerts will begin Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at 6:00-7:30 pm. We plan to run these through August 19th. Hope to…
Find out more »July 2021
Youth Baseball – 12U – Live Pitch – Summer 21
12U Live Pitch – Ages 11-12 $65 Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-8:00pm June 1-July 16 Grab your bat and your glove and get ready for the Youth Baseball League! Live Pitch is for ages 11-12, as of 4/30/21. Practices for the Youth Baseball League will begin the week of June 1. Live Pitch will have one 1-hour practice per week as scheduled by the volunteer team coach, and one practice per week led by the BV Rec Baseball Practice Facilitator…
Find out more »Youth Baseball – 8U – Coach Pitch – Summer 21
8U Coach Pitch – Ages: 7-8 $55 Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 4:00-8:00pm June 1-July 16 Grab your bat and your glove and get ready for the Youth Baseball League! Coach Pitch is for ages 7-8, as of 4/30/21. Practices for the Youth Baseball League will begin the week of June 1. Coach Pitch will have one 1-hour practice per week as scheduled by the volunteer team coach, and one practice per week led by the BV Rec Baseball Practice Facilitator on…
Find out more »Youth Baseball – 10U – Machine Pitch – Summer 21
10U Machine Pitch – Ages 9-10 $60 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-8:00pm June 1-July 16 Grab your bat and your glove and get ready for the Youth Baseball League! Machine Pitch is for ages 9-10, as of 4/30/21. Practices for the Youth Baseball League will begin the week of June 1. Machine Pitch will have one 1-hour practice per week as scheduled by the volunteer team coach, and one practice per week led by the BV Rec Baseball Practice Facilitator on…
Find out more »Youth Baseball – 6U – T-Ball – Spring 21
6U T-Ball – Ages: 4-6 $40 Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm June 3-July 15 Buena Vista Soccer Field Grab your bat and your glove and get ready for the Youth Baseball League! T-Ball is for ages 4-6, as of 4/30/21. Practices for the Youth Baseball League will begin the week of June 2. T-Ball practices will be held once a week, as scheduled by the volunteer team coach. T-Ball games will be on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm from June 10-July 15 in Buena…
Find out more »Girls Softball – 14U & 18U – Live Pitch – Summer 21
Girls Softball League – Ages: 11-18 14U & 18U: $65/participant Practices: Weekday Mornings; Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays June 1-July 17 Sheila Stout Memorial Softball Field The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2021! Practices will be held from 9:00-11:00am on Tuesdays & Fridays for 10U, and on Mondays & Wednesdays for 14U & 18U. A BV Rec Practice Facilitator will lead practice on Wednesdays for 14U & 18U and on Fridays for 10U. Volunteer team coaches…
Find out more »Girls Softball – 10U – Machine Pitch – Summer 21
Girls Softball League – Ages: 7-10 10U: $55/participant Practices: Weekday Mornings; Games: Mondays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays June 1-July 17 Sheila Stout Memorial Softball Field The Girls Softball League is back for Summer 2021! Practices will be held from 9:00-11:00am on Tuesdays & Fridays for 10U, and on Mondays & Wednesdays for 14U & 18U. A BV Rec Practice Facilitator will lead practice on Wednesdays for 14U & 18U and on Fridays for 10U. Volunteer team coaches will lead…
Find out more »Adventure Camp – Summer 2021
Adventure Camp – Ages: 6-12 $60/Session Monday-Thursday, 1:00-4:00pm July 26-29 Meet at the Chapel at Forest Square Park Spend a week with BV REC and experience cool activities, some new and some favorites. We have a lot of fun in store this summer: sports, hikes, crafts, exploration, field trips, and each lead to a new adventure. Click Here to Register Online for Adventure Camp! Registration Deadline: Friday, July 23
Find out more »August 2021
Middle School Volleyball Clinics – Summer 21
Middle School Volleyball Clinic – Grades 6-8 (as of Fall 2021) $20 Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:30am-12:00pm August 10-11 Buena Vista High School The Town of Buena Vista Recreation Department will be holding a Middle School Volleyball Clinic this summer! This volleyball clinic is designed to teach the game in a relaxed, educational, and fun learning environment. We will focus on individual player development and will concentrate our teachings on the primary skills of serving, passing, setting, and hitting. These aspects of youth…
Find out more »Youth Mountain Bike Skills Camp – Summer 21
Youth Mountain Bike Skills Camp – Ages: 7-12 $120 Beginner: 9:30-11:30am, Intermediate: 12:30-2:30pm Tuesday-Wednesday July 20-August 11 Max of 10 kids per session Get your bikes and helmets ready for BV Rec Youth Mountain Bike Skills Camp! The Beginner Camp is designed for kids who are excited to learn the basics of mountain biking while getting to practice and be pushed alongside their peers. The Intermediate Camp is designed for kids who are ready to take their mountain biking to…
Find out more »Buena Vista Heritage Day – Summer 21
Buena Vista Heritage Day Thursday, August 19 2021 6-8pm BV River Park Pavilion/ Sand Volleyball Courts Free! Please pre-register for the event. Did you adopt your children? Are you fostering kids? Have kids with different ethnic backgrounds? Come enjoy a BBQ and games at the River Park Pavilion (next to the soccer fields) on Thursday, August 19 starting at 6pm. This gathering is meant to bring together parents and kids from unique backgrounds for an evening of community, fellowship, and…
Find out more »September 2021
Bike Giveaway Day – Fall 21
BV Rec will be offering their first ever free Bike Giveaway Day this Fall on Thursday, September 23 from 3:00-5:00pm at the Buena Vista Community Center! BV Rec has received the donation of numerous bikes from community members over the past few years, and we would like to give the bikes back to the community! We will have 20 bikes, 3 scooters, and 1 bike trailer for kids to giveaway. Most bikes are youth sizes (16-22" wheels). All items used,…
Find out more »October 2021
Knights of Columbus Kids Coat Drive
The Buena Vista Knights of Columbus will be having a coats for kids giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Pinon Room of the Buena Vista Community Center (east side of building), 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Coats will be given away to any child in need of a new coat. Approximately 18% of American children need the vital necessity of a winter coat. The K of C launched the coats for kids program to…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2016-2017s – Fall 21
Youth Soccer – Ages: Born in 2010-2017 $45 for 2016-17s, $55 for 2014-15s, $65 for 2012-13s, $70 for 2010-11s Practice Times Vary, Games on Saturdays August 30-October 16 BV River Park Fields Registration Deadline: Monday, August 23 Fall Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in 2016-17s (U6), 2014-15s (U8), 2012-13s (U10), 2010-11s (U12) age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2014-15s – Fall 21
Youth Soccer – Ages: Born in 2010-2017 $45 for 2016-17s, $55 for 2014-15s, $65 for 2012-13s, $70 for 2010-11s Practice Times Vary, Games on Saturdays August 30-October 16 BV River Park Fields Registration Deadline: Monday, August 23 Fall Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in 2016-17s (U6), 2014-15s (U8), 2012-13s (U10), 2010-11s (U12) age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2012-13s – Fall 21
Youth Soccer – Ages: Born in 2010-2017 $45 for 2016-17s, $55 for 2014-15s, $65 for 2012-13s, $70 for 2010-11s Practice Times Vary, Games on Saturdays August 30-October 16 BV River Park Fields Registration Deadline: Monday, August 23 Fall Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in 2016-17s (U6), 2014-15s (U8), 2012-13s (U10), 2010-11s (U12) age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after…
Find out more »Youth Soccer – 2010-11s – Fall 21
Youth Soccer – Ages: Born in 2010-2017 $45 for 2016-17s, $55 for 2014-15s, $65 for 2012-13s, $70 for 2010-11s Practice Times Vary, Games on Saturdays August 30-October 16 BV River Park Fields Registration Deadline: Monday, August 23 Fall Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams in 2016-17s (U6), 2014-15s (U8), 2012-13s (U10), 2010-11s (U12) age groups. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after…
Find out more »Buena Vista Youth Football – Fall 21
Join Buena Vista Youth Football for the Southern Colorado 11v11 Youth Tackle Football League this Fall! The program will feature a 3-4 Grade age group and a 5-6 Grade age group. BV Rec will be assisting the program by running registration and helping communicate to the participants. The registration fee is $120 per participant. Practices will be held Monday-Thursday nights from 5:30-7:30pm at the BVHS Football Fields. The first practice will be held on Wednesday, August 25. Games will begin…
Find out more »Within Our Range – Book Study
Within Our Range Book Study Fall 2021 Title: The Anthropocene Reviewed Date: Thursday, October 28th Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Audience: All Ages (recommended for teens and above) In this remarkable symphony of essays, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet — from the QWERTY keyboard, the Bonneville Salt Flats and sunsets — on a five-star scale. Share your reactions, critiques, and favorite essays together in this first meeting of a new book study group in Chaffee County. Within Our…
Find out more »November 2021
Youth Basketball League – Grades K-2 – 2021
Youth Basketball League – Grades: K-6 $50 for K-2, $60 for 3-6 Practice Times Vary, Games on Saturdays October 18-December 11 Registration Deadline: Monday, October 11 BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering again to bring you the Youth Basketball League! Boys & girls will be split into volunteer-coached teams in the K-2, 3-4, and 5-6 grade divisions. The League is open for players in K-6th Grade. Games will typically be played 4v4 on a full 2-hoop side court.…
Find out more »Youth Basketball League – Grades 3-4 – 2021
Youth Basketball League – Grades: K-6 $50 for K-2, $60 for 3-6 Practice Times Vary, Games on Saturdays October 18-December 11 Registration Deadline: Monday, October 11 BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering again to bring you the Youth Basketball League! Boys & girls will be split into volunteer-coached teams in the K-2, 3-4, and 5-6 grade divisions. The League is open for players in K-6th Grade. Games will typically be played 4v4 on a full 2-hoop side court.…
Find out more »Youth Basketball League – Grades 5-6 – 2021
Youth Basketball League – Grades: K-6 $50 for K-2, $60 for 3-6 Practice Times Vary, Games on Saturdays October 18-December 11 Registration Deadline: Monday, October 11 BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering again to bring you the Youth Basketball League! Boys & girls will be split into volunteer-coached teams in the K-2, 3-4, and 5-6 grade divisions. The League is open for players in K-6th Grade. Games will typically be played 4v4 on a full 2-hoop side court.…
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