What’s your camp wish? Ours is to scholarship 80 kids for camp this summer. Experiences at camp last a lifetime. With the launch of Camp Chief Ouray’s “Wish 4 camp” campaign, Camp Chief Ouray allows Twitter users to activate a $5 donation on behalf of YMCA of the Rockies just by sending a single Tweet.  Through this unique interactive campaign, YMCA of the Rockies hopes to provide 80 camp scholarships this summer to kids who would otherwise be unable to attend camp. Each tweet, activating a $5 donation, helps the YMCA of the Rockies reach the goal of donating $40,000 to the Camp Chief Ouray...

The history of YMCA of the Rockies is closely tied to the history of Colorado.  We are very excited for the opening of Colorado’s new history center, History Colorado, on April 28th!  There will be an opening celebration in Denver complete with performances of all kinds, presentations and crafts.  Learn more. New exhibits include The Great Map of Colorado and Time Machine, which is a large tile map of Colorado that comes to life with a “time machine” that visitors push over the map to hit hot spots that reveal video stories. The People, the Place and the Promise exhibit is a...

Ski from April 9 through April 22 at Winter Park for only $99!  A great deal for a great time of year to hit the slopes and work on your goggle tan. View the snow report for Winter Park View the trail map Learn more about the Last Blast...

Spring conditions exist in the high country at Rocky Mountain National Park where one day it can be snowing and the next day warm temperatures melt the snow.   While ranger-led snowshoe walks have ended for the season, there are several opportunities for all ages of park visitors to welcome the changes of the season and attend a ranger-led program. Bear Necessities — Spring time brings flowers, green grass and bears emerging from their winter slumber and start looking for food. Surviving isn’t easy and a bear’s life if full of adventure.  Join this 30-minute program to learn more about black...

Stay two nights and get the third night free at Snow Mountain Ranch and Estes Park Center through the end of May! Cabins at Estes Park Center are at Super Value rates for the month of April; cabins range from $99 to $279 per night.  Lodge rooms at Estes Park Center are also at Super Value rates; lodge rooms range from $79 to $99 per night. Cabin and lodge room info for Estes Park Center Cabins at Snow Mountain Ranch are also at Super Value rates fro the month of April; cabins range from $139 to $329 per night.  Lodge rooms range from $79 to $99 per night. Cabin and lodge room info for Snow Mountain...

Attention residents of Grand County!  Snow Mountain Ranch will be offering a myriad of free activities this month just for locals! View the calendar Activities include a guided hike, ice bike tour, roller skating party, mini golf tournament, family craft weekend, movie Mondays, tie-dye Tuesdays for Teens, pool activities, challenge course and archery activities and free indoor climbing on Fridays!  Whew! Please check-in at the Programs Building.