Telluride & Mountain Village
Simply For The Children
In Telluride and Mountain Village, activities abound for children of all ages. Outdoor adventures are available year-round. Educational opportunities are found in the area's public and private schools as well as other special learning programs offered. locally. Whether enjoying the summer festivals or winter diversions offered here amidst the mountain peaks, children experience the carefree enjoyment of actively growing, learning and just being a kid.
Adventure Programs and Camps
Pinhead Institute
970.728.0713
Science literacy for students is the passion of the Pinhead Institute. They bring scientists to the local schools and send students into the world of science all around the globe.
San Juan Outdoor School
970.728.4101
Kids from 4 to 18 years old can participate in cross-country skiing, hiking, mountaineering, ice climbing and snowshoeing at this outdoor school devoted to active learning.
Telluride Adaptive Sports
970.728.7537
www.tellurideadaptivesports.org
This local non-profit organization encourages personal growth and athletic participation for people with disabilities. In the winter, the focus is on adaptive skiing.
Kid's Night Out
970.728.7537
This program offered by Telluride Ski Resort is available for kids from 5 to 12 years old. They can enjoy tubing, pizza and a movie during the holiday season. Requires scheduling a group of 5 or more.
Arts
Ah Haa School for the Arts
970.728.3886
There's a musical experience for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. Both long and short term classes are offered as well as private instruction.
Climbing
At the Telluride Middle/High School children can test their skills in the climbing gym, Tuesday through Friday. Opportunity sponsored by The Horizon Program. Shoes and harnesses available.
Daycare
Anna's Nannies
970.728.2991
Kid's Spa
970.728.2514
Mountain Village Nursery
970.728.7531
Ice Skating
Mountain Village Pond
970.728.0588
Open from 10 am to 9 pm, weather permitting.
Telluride Town Park
970.728.2173
Outdoor oval is open from 9 am to 10 pm from early December to late February. The refrigerated and enclosed Pavilion is open from 9 am to 3 pm, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am to 12 noon, 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call for weekend details.
Library
Wilkinson Public Library
970.728.6613
Children can enjoy a large selection of books, reference materials, computers, interactive CD's, vidoes and DVD's. Call for hours and storytime schedule.
Music Academy
The Telluride Rock and Roll Academy
970.728.1186
Learn the art of playing in a band. Children are instructed in playing the guitar, bass, drums, piano and performance vocals.
Public & Private Schools
Telluride Elementary School
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride
970.728.6615
www.tellurideschool.org
Telluride Middle/High School
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride
970.728.4377
www.tellurideschool.org
Telluride Mountain School
200 San Miguel Drive
Lawson Hill
970.728.1969
www.telluridemtnschool.com
Youth Center
Telluride Youth Link
970.728.0140
233 East Pacific Avenue
www.tellurideyouthlink.org
At the Telluride Youh Center, tweens and teens from 11 to 15 years old can play air hockey, Xbox games, and foosball. There's a movie library for the large screen TV and DVD player and an area devoted to tuning skis and snowboards. High school kids can use the center as a gathering place and enjoy free pizza, bands and DJ's on the weekends until midnight.
