Dates: Every Saturday: December 6, 2008 – March 14th, 2009
Time: Leaves the Hot Springs Aquatic Center at 8:30am SHARP
Leaves Monarch at 3:30pm SHARP
Cost: $5/person
Ages: All ages (Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Notes: As a courtesy to those who are on time, we will not wait for people who are late going to or coming from the mountain.

Each rider is required to sign a liability waiver.  If you are under the age of 18 and plan to ride the bus, you’ll need to have your parents sign a waiver prior to the bus departure time.

All ages welcome.  Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

We are NOT chaperones.  Kids will be on their own once we get to the mountain.  Know your kids and be certain that they can handle the responsibility of taking care of themselves at the mountain and getting back on the bus by 3:30pm.

To ensure a ride, reservations can be made in person with payment at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center or with a credit card over the phone before the date you would like to ride.  Without a reservation, riders will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact Information:

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center (719)539-6738
Anicka Olsen – Salida Recreation Coordinator (719)539-5703
410 W. Rainbow Blvd. (Hwy 50)
Salida, CO  81201
salidarecreation@yahoo.com

Ah, the holidays are upon us once again!  Thanksgiving dinner has been eaten, Christmas Mountain USA has been lighted, and most of us are looking forward to the December festivities.  This is usually an exciting time for children; whether they are awaiting Santa’s arrival, looking forward to Christmas goodies, or just excited to be out of school for awhile!  Salida Recreation has several programs to help create a fun and celebratory atmosphere and I hope you and your kids will join us for one or several events.

The first program coming up is hopefully our Ski Bus to Monarch.  We will be running the ski bus every Saturday (starting when Monarch opens) through March 14th. The cost is only $5/person.  The bus meets and drops off at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center.  Riders must be at least 10 years old to ride alone; otherwise they must be accompanied by an adult.  The bus leaves in the morning at 8:30am SHARP and then leaves Monarch at 3:30pm SHARP.  This is NOT a chaperon service, so please make sure your kids are responsible enough to handle being at Monarch on their own if you plan to let them ride solo.

For the younger set, Parents’ Night Out is on Saturday, December 13th. This program at the Salida Scout Hut is geared toward kids ages 5-8 and will take place from 5-7pm.  This is a chance to drop the kids off for some fun and games while you take some time to get a few things done downtown!  Cost is $7 per child and pre-registration is required!  On Monday, December 15th, we will be offering a Holiday Cookie Decorating program for the little guys ages 3-5.  Come by the Salida Senior Center from 10-11:30am to play with sugar cookies, frosting, sprinkles and more!  No pre-registration is necessary; cost is $5/child.

If your tree needs a few more decorations leading up to the big day, Ornament Creation on Saturday, December 20th is just the ticket.  Kids ages 5-10 are invited to come to the Salida Senior Center from 1-3pm to construct several different kinds of ornaments with the supplies we will have on hand.  This popular program always has the kids leaving with fun take-home masterpieces!  Cost is $5/child and no registration is necessary prior to the event.  Finally we have a holiday field trip for kids ages 8+.

Join Salida Recreation and Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County for a trip to the Breckenridge Recreation Center on Monday, December 22nd.  The bus will depart at 10am and we will return around 5pm.  The cost is $20/person which includes transportation and admission.  Be sure your kids bring their swimming gear, tennis shoes, and a lunch.  We need at least 15 kids registered to make this trip go, so sign up today!

For more information on all programs call 539-5703 or 539-6738, or email salidarecreation@yahoo.com.  To register call or stop by the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center!  Visit the SalidaRec.com website, for information about the Salida Recreation Department, and SalidaPool.com for information about events at the Hot Springs Aquatic Center.

Have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you and the kids out and about!