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Telluride is all about families and having fun exploring this mountain paradise. New experiences, freedom and excitement in this exhilarating environment will have your children looking forward to returning to Telluride year after year. Telluride’s free public gondola system makes it easy to get around and the ride over the top of the mountain is as exciting for adults as it is for children.

Best Things To Do With Kids

1. Hike up to Cornet Creek Falls

2. Take the Gondola to Mountain Village and have ice cream at Sweet Life

3. Telluride Town Park – Swimming, Skateboard ramp, Imagination Station, Fishing Pond, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball

4. Telluride Academy – Kids’ camps, full of outdoor adventures for ages 4 and up

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CAMPS AND ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

Telluride Kid’s Camp
Located in Mountain Village, this day camp offers daily field trips to interesting places that are intriguing to children, ages 4 to 12 years, whether they are hiking, fishing, bouldering, swimming or seeking the freedom to run, play, explore and meet new friends. Ski instructors who teach children in winter form this experienced day camp staff. Parents may drop off their children by 9:00 am at the Children’s Ski School, nearby the Inn. Cost is $70/day including lunch. A 10-pack of tickets is $650. Register at www.tellurideskiresort.com.

Telluride Academy
Since 1983 Telluride Academy has offered outstanding, enriching adventure programs for children ages 4 to 17. The remarkable creative approach to these popular summer camps will fulfill the imagination of children and teens who crave new adventures from theatre and nature to rock climbing and golf. Father/son, mother/daughter and family outings offer unique opportunities to share new experiences with your children. Telluride Academy programs.

Nature Center
The St. Sophia Nature Center is located on a beautiful scenic overlook on the ski mountain offering hands-on children’s nature activities, special educational environmental programs, and interpretive hikes.You can ride to the Nature Center by free gondola, a five minute gondola ride from the Inn at Lost Creek.

Junior Ranger
Children have the opportunity to earn a Junior Ranger badge when they hike with the Bear Creek Preserve Ranger, learn about the plants and animals around them and complete educational projects. Offered weekly by the Town Park Recreation Department. Click here for more information.

Park and Recreation - Town Park
Telluride is extremely fortunate to have a beautiful town park with acres of space for all types of activities from youth programs (baseball, skateboarding, soccer and teen rec center) to Junior Ranger programs, tee ball, soccer and play areas for younger children. Programs are free or for a reasonable fee. For current summer offerings.

Activities and facilities for kids in Town Park:

Swimming Pool. The Telluride Community Pool an outdoor facility located in Town Park. Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Swimming lessons, swim team, and open swim times are offered.

Kid's Fishing Pond. Limit is 4 trout. Fishing rods may be checked out for no charge at the Information Center in Town Park. Children must be 12 or under to fish in the pond.

Basketball Court. Located in the center of Town Park. Open play. No Leagues offered.

Tennis Courts. Located near swimming pool in Town Park. Newly resurfaced with "Premier Court." Telluride Junior Tennis classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. Contact Christine Roth at 970-728-8313 or 970-728-5696 for more information. There is a one hour courtesy rule for players waiting to get on the courts.

Skate Ramp. Located in the western section of Town Park. Closes at 10:00 p.m. daily. Bikes without pegs are allowed. Please contact Rob Petrie at the Youth Link for more information on Skate Ramp events.

Sand Volleyball Courts. Located near the tennis courts. Open to the public for free use.

Imagination Station Playground. Located between home plate of Bear Creek Field and the new Hanley Rink Pavilion, the Imagination Station is open year round. Bring your kids to the Park for hours of fun at this "community built" playground.

Children’s Playground
Kid’s Fishing Pond stocked with trout for ages 12 and under.
Imagination Station for creative play.
Toddler Playground Swimming Pool free for children under 6. Open late May to early September.

Teen Facilities
Outdoor basketball court
Skateboard Park
Sand volleyball courts
Tennis courts
9-hole Disc Golf Course
Swimming pool
4 multi-purpose ball fields

Mountain Village Play Area
A playground area for younger children is located next to the Inn at Lost Creek. Ask your concierge for directions.

Adventure Rock
Children and teens will enjoy this giant man-made boulder with climbing routes for all ages and abilities. Located in the center of Mountain Village, Adventure Rock is open 12 noon to 3:00 pm and 5:00 to 8:00 pm on weekdays; noon to 8:00 pm on weekends.

Nature Center
The Nature Center is located on a beautiful scenic overlook on the ski mountain offering daily children’s activities and weekly animal presentations from the Rocky Mountain Ark, one of Colorado’s most noted wild animal rehabilitation centers. The Nature Center is easily accessed by a five minute gondola ride from the Inn at Lost Creek.

Swimming and Water Slide
Explorer Camp for children ages 6 to 11 offers daily adventures, lunch on the trail and children’s swimming pool and water-slide. Located one block from the Inn at Lost Creek at the Peaks Resort. Call 970-728-2514.

Festivals for Children and Teens
From the Children’s Tent with magic shows and festival guest performers at the annual Bluegrass Festival to the Jazz Celebration’s student Jazz program and Telluride Wine Festival chef mentorships, our annual festivals offer excellent educational and entertainment for children. Ask about Mountainfilm festival programs especially for young children and teenage audiences.

Telluride Karate Studio
If your child is a student of Karate, drop in classes and private lessons are available at the studio in the town of Telluride.

San Juan Field School Outdoor
education programs in rock climbing, kayaking, rafting and mountaineering are available throughout the summer.

Child Care and Equipment
Inn at Lost Creek recommends Annie’s Nannies for children of any age. Call 970-728-2991 to arrange babysitting. Strollers and high chairs are available at Travelin’ Tots.

Wilkinson Public Library
Telluride’s magnificent public library features an entire children’s section with computers, reference materials, interactive CD’s and story hour in comfortable, colorful surroundings. Located in Telluride one and a half blocks from the town gondola station.

Children’s Movies – Movie Theater
Ask your concierge for our complimentary children’s movies at the Front Desk. PG rated movies are also shown at the Nugget Theater.