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RECREATION GUIDE
              2021

                       Children’s Programs

                       Youth Programs

                       Adult Programs

                       Senior Programs

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Table of Contents

    Welcome                                         3

    Policies and Procedures                        4

    Contact Information                             5

    Facilities                                     6

    Children’s Programs                            10

    Youth Programs                                 12

    Adult Programs                                 18

    Senior Programs                                22

    Open Gym                                       24

    Aquatic Center                                 26

    Huck Finn Ice Rink                             28

    Dutch Henry Tubing Hill & Mineral Belt Trail   29

    Local Clubs, Activities and Facilities         31

    6TH STREET GYM

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Welcome

         MISSION

                                  W
To provide affordable indoor
  and outdoor recreational                  hat can I say about 2020?! It was
    opportunities for the                   a challenging year that forced us
physical and social well-being
                                  to make sacrifices, be flexible, and test the
     of our community.
                                  limits of our creativity.

          VISION                  As we head into 2021, the Recreation
 The Lake County Recreation       Department is committed to meeting the
       Department offers          challenges we’ll continue to face and
  recreational opportunities      serving the community to the best of our
for community members and
                                  ability. Please reach out to staff if we can
    visitors. These services
  encourage all ages to learn     aid you, or our community in a better way.
 new skills and participate in
   already-familiar activities.
                                  If you’re interested in a program, facility
      Department staff are        or one of our many other offerings, be
 highly committed to serving      sure to read the Recreation Guide
the community, which values
                                  cover-to-cover and visit us on-line at
   the various programs and
     facilities provided and
                                  www.lakecountyco.com/recreation
 supports continued funding
          for recreation.

                                  Wishing you a fantastic 2021!

                                  Amber Magee
          VA L U E S

          Diversity

         Partnership
                                  Director of Recreation

             Fun

          Teamwork

          Inclusivity

           Quality

        Sustainability

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Policies and Procedures
    Scholarships
    Lake County Government and the Recreation
    Department work hard to ensure that all
    residents of Lake County have an opportunity
    to access recreation programs and facilities.
    To help make this possible the Recreation
    Department provides scholarships to residents
    in our community.
    Scholarships will be limited in number and
    given to those who may not otherwise be            ICE RINK
    able to afford to participate in recreation
    programs. Funds will be awarded on a
    case-by-case basis. They are first come, first     Refunds & Credits
    served, and some restrictions may apply. For       Due to COVID, the Lake County Recreation
    more information, or to receive an application     Department has adapted our refund and
    please contact the Recreation Department           credit policy. Refunds will not be offered if
    at 719-486-7494 or klewis@co.lake.co.us            participants choose to withdraw from a program
                                                       that has not been canceled. Please do not sign
                                                       up for a program that you cannot commit to
    Sponsorships                                       attending. Participants enrolled in programs
    The Lake County Recreation Department is           that are postponed, modified or canceled after
    dedicated to delivering diverse recreational       their start date will only be eligible for a credit
    opportunities for residents of Lake County.        to their account. Credits can be used towards
    Sponsors play an important role, allowing us       future program registrations. If a program is
    to provide top-notch programming at little or      canceled by the Recreation Department before
    no cost to our community members who might         it starts, a full refund will be offered. Refunds
    not have the financial resources to participate.   take 7-10 business days to process.

                               To find out how you can participate
                                in our sponsorship opportunities,
                              contact Karen Lewis at 719-486-7494
                                     or klewis@co.lake.co.us.

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Contact Information
Staff
Recreation Director
719-486-7486
amagee@co.lake.co.us
Adult Coordinator
719-486-7484
ffederico@co.lake.co.us
Youth Coordinator
719-486-7494
klewis@co.lake.co.us
Aquatics Coordinator
719-427-7892
jgreen@co.lake.co.us
Head Lifeguard
719-427-0667
arudy@co.lake.co.us

Facilities
Aquatic Center
719-486-6986
Huck Finn Ice Rink
719-257-3956                            Interested in joining our team?
Dutch Henry Tubing Hill                 Visit our website for current employment
719-427-0099                            opportunities at https://www.lakecountyco.com/
                                        recreation/pages/employment-opportunities-rfps
                                        or drop off a resume to 505 Harrison Avenue,
                                        Room 5 to be considered for future opportunities.
Online
www.lakecountyco.com/recreation
https://apm.activecommunities.com/lakecountyrec
www.facebook.com/lakecountyrecreation
www.instagram.com/lakecountyrecreation

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Facilities
    LAKE COUNTY owns, operates and maintains numerous public recreation
    facilities. Some of these facilities are free to the public while others require
    user fees or reservations. We strive to provide facilities that are safe,
    well-maintained and accessible to the public. For more information about
    facilities, or renting a facility please call 719-486-7486, 7484 or 7494 or
    go online to www.lakecountyco.com/recreation/facilities.

    Lake County Community                           Huck Finn Skatepark
    Park & Fairgrounds                              location: 505 West 5th Street
    location: 445 McWethy Drive
                                                    This unique skatepark integrates street plaza
    This $1.8 million-dollar-facility boasts a      and transition elements to create Colorado’s
    rodeo arena, modern children’s playground,      highest skatepark. Want more info?
    indoor restrooms, and the highest synthetic     www.skateleadville.wordpress.com
    turf sports field in the world.

                                                    Intermediate School Gym
    Hayden Meadows                                  location: 1000 West 6th Street
    location: Highway 24 & County Road 100
                                                    During some winter evenings the Intermediate
    Constructed in 2004 along the banks of the      School gymnasium is open to the community
    Arkansas River, this small reservoir provides   for drop-in recreation. Activities include
    excellent fishing and ice fishing alike.        basketball, racquetball, a running track,
                                                    and free weights.

    Leadville Junction
    location: County Road 9 & County Road 9D

    This large parking area provides a gateway to
    the numerous trails surrounding Turquoise
    Lake. Park your car, unload your gear, and
    get in some of Lake County’s best hiking,
    biking and snowmobiling!

    LEADVILLE JUNCTION                              LEITER FIELD

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Facilities

KIDDIE CORRAL                                   HUCK FINN TENNIS COURTS

Parks & Playgrounds                             Huck Finn Tennis Courts
Lake County is full of parks and playgrounds    location: West 6th Street (above skate park)
including the Kiddie Corral, Ice Palace Park,
                                                This great facility features two courts that
Huck Finn Park, Kendrick Park, Stringtown
                                                are situated with beautiful views. The tennis
Park, LCIS Play Yard, West Park Play Yard
                                                courts are open dawn to dusk, and also
and Triangle Park.
                                                include a backboard for solo practice.

Mineral Belt Trail                              Lake County Public
location: www.mineralbelttrail.com
                                                Shooting Range
The Mineral Belt Trail is a 12-mile paved       location: .9 miles East County Road 45
pathway that circles historic Leadville.        “Power Line Road”
For a bike, hike, or ski through one of
                                                With Phases I and II now complete, the
Colorado’s most famous mining districts
                                                shooting range features a 10, 25 and 50 -yard
look no further.
                                                pistol range, 100 and 200-yard rifle range,
                                                shotgun range and archery targets in multiple
                                                distances for both youth and adults. The
Softball/Baseball Fields
                                                range is also ADA compliant and provides
Lake County maintains numerous softball
                                                a vault toilet.
and baseball fields for use by adult softball
and youth baseball leagues . The largest
facility, Leiter Field, is located at the end
of West 5th Street.

6th Street Gym
location: 124 East 6th Street
                                                   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON:
Constructed in the 1910’s, this classic gym          Aquatic Center visit page 26
continues to serve a full schedule of weekly       Huck Finn Ice Rink visit page 28
events including volleyball, basketball,            Dutch Henry Tubing Hill and
gymnastics and aerobics.                            Mineral Belt Trail visit page 29

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Facilities
    While not managed by Lake County, here is a list of other facilities!

    Rocky Mountain Bowman                              Mount Massive Golf Course
    Archery Range                                      location: 259 County Road 5
    location: County Road 23A
                                                       Enjoy the friendly staff and scenic links
    Managed by the Rocky Mountain Bowman,              at this pristine, wooded, 9-hole course, or
    the range is located south of Leadville at         enjoy a silent and beautiful Nordic ski in
    the end of County Road 23A. Visit them             the winter months.
    on Facebook at Rocky Mountain Bowman
    Archery Club.
                                                       Leadville Lake County
                                                       Dog Park
    Mount Elbert Moto OHV Park                         location: West 6th Street (above skate park)
    location: County Road 45
                                                       Made a reality in the summer of 2015, this
    The Lake County motocross track is                 .75-acre dog-park sits on what used to be
    operated by a local nonprofit and is open          the Huck Finn Fishing Pond, complete
    during the summer and fall, weather                with trails, benches and a double gate
    permitting. Visit them on Facebook at              entry system.
    Leadville Motocross Park.

                                                       Ski Cooper
    Wheelers Mountain Bike                             location: 232 County Road 29
    Trail Network                                      Independently managed but owned by Lake
    location: www.cloudcitywheelers.org
                                                       County, Ski Cooper offers a high-quality,
    Constructed in 2010 by volunteers, this trail      inexpensive and friendly experience that
    network is great for cyclists of any skill level   continues to be shared by generations of
    and is now open for public use.                    Colorado families.

    DUTCH HENRY                                        SKATE PARK

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F U N F O R T H E W H O L E FA M I LY

FULL MOON
GLOW
SKATE
January 30, 2021
at Huck Finn Ice Rink

The lights will be turned off (weather permitting)
for skating under the full moon
from 5:00 to 10:00pm!
Smores kits will be offered for free at the
glow skate and fire pits will be available.
Glow neckaces are available for $2 each.
Admission & Skate Rentals Apply.

Questions? Contact Felicia at ffederico@co.lake.co.us
or 719-486-7484.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/lakecountyrec
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Children’s Programs
     PROGRAM OFFERINGS BY SEASON
                             SPRING         SUMMER                 FALL              WINTER
                             MARCH - MAY    JUNE - AUGUST    SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

     Aqua
     Babies                                     ✓                                         ✓
     Making Messes
     is Fun!                    ✓                                   ✓
     Wee
     Sports                                     ✓
     Tiny
     Tumblers                   ✓                                   ✓
     Play
     Group                      ✓               ✓                   ✓                     ✓
     Group and Private
     Swim Lessons               ✓               ✓                   ✓                     ✓
     This chart shows the times of year in which each program is typically offered.
     Due to the COVID pandemic these offerings are subject to change.
     Visit page 11 for program descriptions, or visit our website at:
     https://apm.activecommunities.com/lakecountyrec to sign up online.
     Questions? 719-486-7494 or klewis@co.lake.co.us

     TINY TUMBLERS                                 MAKING MESSES IS FUN!

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Wee Sports                                         Tiny Tumblers
Join us for this engaging program                  Once a week gymnastics equipment will
designed to get kids ages 3-5 learning             be set up at the 6th Street Gym and youth
sport skills and good sportsmanship                ages walking - 4 years are invited to drop in
in a fun environment. Each 6-week                  and play. An instructor will be on hand to
session will teach participants basic skills       facilitate some activities but there will also
focusing on soccer, basketball, t-ball, floor      be free time.
hockey and other fun group games.

                                                   Play Group
Aqua Babies                                        Get your child’s energy out at the 6th Street
Congratulations on choosing to help your           Gym. Children 5 and under are welcome
child become comfortable in and around             at this FREE program. Equipment is not
water! Parent and child aquatics lays the          provided; however, toys from home are
foundation for building future aquatic skills.     welcome. The program will be held at the
Socializing, songs and games make this a           6th Street Gym on cool/rainy days and at
great experience. An adult must accompany          the Kiddie Corral on warm days. This group
each child in the water and participate in         is not facilitated directly by the Recreation
class. Please remember, these are not swim         Department so visit them on Facebook at
lessons, but an introduction to water.             Leadville Preschooler Playgroup!

Making Messes is Fun!
Join us for this program geared toward
children ages 1-5. This program will meet
weekly at the Huck Finn Ice Rink building to
participate in a variety of messy art activities
using mud, paint, shaving cream and more.

                   •••
             Parents must
             stay and play
           for all children’s
               programs!
                   •••

                                                   TINY TUMBLERS

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Youth Programs
     PROGRAM OFFERINGS BY SEASON
                             SPRING         SUMMER                FALL              WINTER
                             MARCH - MAY    JUNE - AUGUST   SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER - FEBRUARY
     Swim Lessons               ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Swim Club                  ✓               ✓                  ✓
     Junior Lifeguard           ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Junior Rangers                             ✓
     Take Aim Archery                           ✓                  ✓
     Run, Jump, Throw                           ✓
     Skateboarding                              ✓
     Tennis                                     ✓
     Fishing                                    ✓
     Golf                                       ✓
     Tball & Baseball                           ✓
     Gymnastics                 ✓               ✓
     Dance                                                         ✓
     Soccer                     ✓                                  ✓
     Climbing                   ✓                                  ✓
     Basketball                                                                          ✓
     Hockey                                                                              ✓
     Volleyball                 ✓                                  ✓
     Racket Sports              ✓               ✓
     This chart shows the times of year in which each program is typically offered.
     Due to the COVID pandemic these offerings are subject to change.
     Visit pages 13-16 for program descriptions, or visit our website at:
     https://apm.activecommunities.com/lakecountyrec to sign up online.
     Questions? 719-486-7494 or klewis@co.lake.co.us

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Swim Lessons                                          Junior Rangers
Get comfortable in the water so you can have          Join the summer fun with the Arkansas
more fun! Our Learn-to-Swim Program teaches           Headwater Recreation Areas Jr. Ranger
participants of varying ages and abilities how        Program. Kids are invited to investigate
to swim skillfully and safely. Each level includes    habits, habitats, and have fun! Those who
training in basic water safety with a defined         attend at least 5 classes are eligible to
skill progression between levels. Sessions are        participate in a free rafting trip the first week
either 30 or 45 minutes in length depending           in August. Class titles include Interview
on the participants’ age and are limited to 6         with a BUG and Do COOL Stuff Day.
students for better individual attention and
maximum improvement. Information on Private
Swim Lessons can be found on page 27.                 Take Aim Archery
                                                      The youth archery program will provide
                                                      participants with the basic skills and
Swim Club                                             techniques necessary to become successful
Improve your swimming skills with this intense        beginner archers. All equipment is provided;
program focused on stroke development and             however, students who own bows are
flip turns to make you a more efficient and           welcome to bring them to class.
faster swimmer. There is also a team-building
component for fun and fitness!

Junior Lifeguarding
This course has a strong focus on developing
swimming skills to help participants meet the
lifeguarding course prerequisites. The course
also introduces participants to lifesaving skills,
such as in-water rescues, use of a rescue tube,
and first aid, CPR and AED. Participants who
successfully complete the course will earn a
15-visit pass to the Aquatic Center.

GOLF                                                  TAKE AIM ARCHERY

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     Run, Jump, Throw                                Racket Sports
     Join us as we bring you Run, Jump, Throw.       This program will introduce the skills of
     This great program is a product of the hard     tennis, pickleball and badminton. Including
     work of Amy and Jamie Peters and will give      how to hold the racket, different strokes,
     youth ages 5+ an introduction to running        serving technique and basic rules for each
     form, jumping activities and throwing           sport. Offered indoors at the 6th Street Gym
     technique. Participants will also be given      in the winter/ spring and the Huck Finn
     the opportunity to use their skills at a mock   Tennis Courts in the summer.
     track meet where they will compete against
     peers and earn awards.
                                                     Fishing
                                                     Back for another year is the Let’s Go Fishin’
     Skateboarding                                   program! Participants will fish at various
     This great program teaches interested kids      locations around Lake County while learning
     how to make the most of our amazing             to bait hooks, cast, land/clean fish and
     Huck Finn Skatepark. Your child will learn      identify various species. All equipment is
     the basics of skateboarding in a group          provided as well as transportation. Please
     environment geared toward beginner              bring water, sunscreen, layers and a snack.
     skateboarders, including how to push
     and roll the skateboard through proper
     technique and foot placement. Watch your        Golf
     child’s confidence soar, learning proper        In partnership with the Mount Massive Golf
     form with the right equipment.                  Course and Michael O’Leary, we are pleased
                                                     to be providing lessons for both beginner
                                                     and intermediate golfers. Those in grades
                                                     K-6 with no previous golf experience should
                                                     register as beginner, while those in grades
                                                     7+, or having taken golf in previous years
                                                     should register for the intermediate session.

     RUN, JUMP, THROW                                DANCE

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Youth Programs
Tball/Baseball                                   Soccer
Boys and girls ages 5-15 will have the           Participants in this league will practice
opportunity to learn and improve their           1-2 times a week depending on age, and
skills in a fun and safe environment.            play games on Saturdays against Leadville,
Participants will practice once or twice         Buena Vista, Salida and Fairplay. U6
per week depending on their age group,           participants do not travel. This coed league
and play games against Leadville youth, as       provides the opportunity to learn and
well as teams from Buena Vista and other         develop fundamental skills in a safe, fun
neighboring agencies.                            environment. Participants will receive
                                                 instruction on basic skills and rules of the
                                                 game during practice.
Gymnastics
Join us as we roll out the mats for tumbling
fun. Participants will be divided into groups    Climbing
and rotated through instruction on the           If you love climbing to the highest point or
balance beam, bars, floor and vault. All         are just interested in trying climbing for the
levels are welcome and no experience             first time, this is the program for you. Gear is
is necessary.                                    provided and pre-registration is required, as
                                                 class space is limited. Climbing Club is also
                                                 offered for more experienced participants!
Dance
At different times of the year a variety of
classes will be offered including but not
limited to ballet, creative movement and
cheer. Classes are structured for learning
and fun with a focus on enjoying the
performing arts.

GYMNASTICS                                       CLIMBING

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     Basketball
     Boys and girls will have the opportunity
     to learn and improve their basketball skills
     in a fun, safe setting. Participants will
     practice once a week and play games on
     Friday evenings. No travel is required for
     this program! The season will end with a
     round robin tournament for grades 2-5.

     Hockey                                          BASKETBALL
     This fun program focuses on basic skill
     development, from skating and stick
     handling, to passing and shooting. The
     Recreation Department does provide some
     equipment on a first-come first-serve basis.
     Please note that helmets and shin pads are
     required, and hockey sticks are provided or
     can be purchased at the Huck Finn Ice Rink.

     Volleyball
     Join us for this great program to learn the
     fundamentals of volleyball. Participants        NUGGETS SKILLS CHALLENGE
     will be divided by grade level to work on
     passing, serving, setting, hitting, and court
     positions through a variety of drills and
     games. Participants who are ready will also
     work on base/free ball and rotations. Players
     will have the opportunity for game play by
     attending a CARA tournament.

                                                     RUN, JUMP, THROW

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Join Lake County Recreation for the
   10th Annual Nuggets Skills Challenge
This event will be held on February 26, 2021
at 11:00 am at the 6th Street Gym.
This FREE program for ages 5+ consists of
skills testing in dribbling, passing and shooting.

There will be separate boys and girls divisions
with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen at klewis@co.lake.co.us
or 719-486-7494.

                        REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
   https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/lakecountyrec/activity/search
             Due to the COVID pandemic this will only be a local event in 2021
                    and finalists will not advance to sectionals or state.
Adult Programs
     PROGRAM OFFERINGS BY SEASON
                             SPRING         SUMMER                FALL              WINTER
                             MARCH - MAY    JUNE - AUGUST   SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER - FEBRUARY
     Softball                                   ✓
     Ultimate Frisbee                           ✓
     Pickleball                 ✓                                  ✓
     Tennis                                     ✓
     Volleyball                 ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Soccer                     ✓               ✓
     Kickball                                   ✓
     Hockey                                                                              ✓
     Curling                                                                             ✓
     Digital Photography        ✓                                  ✓
     Dodgeball                  ✓                                  ✓
     Flag Football                              ✓
     Memoir Writing                                                ✓
     Yoga                       ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Cornhole                                   ✓                                        ✓
     Tsunami Balance            ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Fit Happens                ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Dog Training               ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Kayak Practice             ✓                                                        ✓
     SCUBA                      ✓                                                        ✓
     Freestyle Form Clinic      ✓               ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     This chart shows the times of year in which each program is typically offered.
     Due to the COVID pandemic these offerings are subject to change.
     Visit pages 19-21 for program descriptions, or visit our website at:
     https://apm.activecommunities.com/lakecountyrec to sign up online.
     Questions? 719-486-7494 or ffederico@co.lake.co.us

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Dog Training                                     Ultimate Frisbee
Instructor Jenna Geldreich will work with        Participants will play 7 v 7 in this active,
you to teach your dog basic manners              non-contact sport where the Frisbee can
surrounding impulse control as well as           only be advanced by passing the disc
relationship building exercises. These           forward. All skill levels are welcome
6-week courses will emphasize focus,             whether you are brand new, or an
loose-leash walking, come when called,           experienced veteran!
name recognition, sit, down, stay and
waiting at doors. Training utilizes positive
reinforcement.                                   Pickleball
                                                 Held twice a year this popular paddle
                                                 sport is great for seniors, but still
Softball                                         challenging enough for the competitive
Batter up, softball is back! Every summer        athlete. For those unfamiliar, pickleball
Lake County Recreation offers both coed          combines the many elements of tennis,
and men’s softball. League play includes         badminton and ping-pong and can
a regular season round robin as well as          be played as singles or doubles.
either a single or double elimination
tournament. All participants must be at
least 16 years of age.                           Tennis
                                                 This league welcomes both beginner,
                                                 intermediate and advanced players, and
Memoir Writing                                   interested parties can sign up as individuals
The act of writing is great mental exercise      or a team. The league will consist of doubles
and helps preserve our ideas and memories.       play and end with a tournament. Don’t have
Let Vicki Linder show you how to start           a racket? We’ve got you covered!
writing about your amazing life! Classes will
help you choose a single event involving
passion, trauma, or a journey that helped        Volleyball
define your unique self.                         Volleyball is offered year-round in Lake
                                                 County and includes coed (fall), men’s and
                                                 women’s 4v4 (winter), reverse coed (spring),
                                                 and outdoor coed (summer). All leagues
                                                 will play in a round robin tournament and
                                                 be followed by either a single or double
                                                 elimination tournament.

DOG TRAINING

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     Soccer                                          Yoga
     Adult soccer is offered twice a year in Lake    Join Sarah Street for community hatha yoga
     County, indoor in the spring and outdoor        at the 6th Street Gym. All abilities and levels
     during the summer. Both leagues are coed        are welcome and classes will be modified
     and played 5v5. Each season will consist of     to meet participant needs. Classes will focus
     a round robin followed by either a single or    on using breathing and gentle movement
     double elimination tournament. Shin guards      to improve strength, posture, balance and
     are required!                                   flexibility.

     Freestyle Form Clinic                           Hockey
     This program is designed for intermediate       Get your name engraved on the Huck Finn
     swimmers who desire to find more efficiency     Cup! The Leadville Hockey League typically
     and power in their freestyle stroke. Classes    starts in mid-December with hopes of
     will include work on body positioning, stroke   finishing the tournament before the ice
     efficiency, and coordination.                   melts. All teams will be responsible to help
                                                     referee one match per night and help setup/
                                                     tear-down the boards.
     Cornhole
     Think cornhole is just for your backyard?
     Guess again! This fun game played with          Curling
     teams of two challenges players to score        Played on ice with large granite stones, the
     points by tossing beanbags into a 6 inch hole   goal is to deliver the stone from one side of
     in their opponents board. Teams of two will     the sheet to the circular area on the opposite
     face off in a round robin bracket followed by   side known as the house. This fun sport
     a single elimination tournament.                requires teamwork, strategy, coordination
                                                     and balance, and can be played by people of
                                                     all ages and skill levels.
     Kickball
     Wrap up your summer by re-living
     childhood memories. An umpire will
     be provided during this round robin
     league and the program will finish with
     a single elimination tournament. This
     coed league is for all skill levels and
     will guarantee a multitude of laughs!

                                                     CURLING

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Tsunami Fitness                                    Fit Happens
This great program is for all ages and             Join Kim Pierron for group fitness classes
takes fitness to a new level. Classes are          that are sure to get your heart pounding
designed to grow core and joint stabilization,     and keep you in shape. Whether you’re
improve over-all fitness level, prevent injury     taking the am class, pm class or enrolled in
through increased body awareness, and              boot-camp you will enjoy a mix of cardio,
burn calories.                                     core, stretching, strength and conditioning.
                                                   Visit our website for more details!

SCUBA
Join our PADI- certified instructors who           Kayak Practice
will turn you into a scuba lover in no time.       This clinic is for boaters who want to practice
Classes will include both classroom                their rolls and stroke technique in a warm,
instruction and confined-water experience.         confined environment. Boaters must provide
Participants will need to follow up this           own boat or SUP, helmet, paddle and PFD.
instruction with open water time that is           All boaters must sign a waiver, and boaters
not included in these sessions.                    under 18 must have a parent-signed waiver.
                                                   One in-water lifeguard will be present for
                                                   each session.
Digital Photography
Let award winning photographer Steve
Sunday help you get the desired results            Flag Football
from your digital camera. Emphasis                 Come and have fun playing coed, 7 v 7
will be on scenery and wildlife, but will          flag football! This fun, non-contact
cover portraiture, sports and even pets.           league helps everyone to get moving
Participants must have their own cameras!          and to enjoy the beautiful fall in the
This program is available to participants          mountains. Days and times depend
15 and older.                                      on the number of teams registered.

Dodgeball
Teams of 6 will face off for 30 minutes of play
time during each season of dodgeball fun.
Leagues are usually 6 weeks long and the
spring program will end with a tournament.
Just remember, if you can dodge a wrench,
you can dodge a ball!

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Senior Programs
     PROGRAM OFFERINGS BY SEASON
                             SPRING          SUMMER                FALL              WINTER
                             MARCH - MAY     JUNE - AUGUST   SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

     Cross Country
     Skiing                     ✓                                                         ✓
     Tai Chi: Land              ✓                ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Tai Chi: Water             ✓                ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Walk With Ease             ✓                ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Aqua Stretch               ✓                ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     Functional
     Fitness                    ✓                ✓                  ✓                     ✓
     This chart shows the times of year in which each program is typically offered.
     Due to the COVID pandemic these offerings are subject to change.
     Visit page 23 for program descriptions, or visit our website at:
     https://apm.activecommunities.com/lakecountyrec to sign up online.
     Questions? 719-486-7494 or ffederico@co.lake.co.us
     Information about Yoga, Tsunami Fitness and Pickleball can be found in the
     Adult section of this guide starting on page 18.
     Another great resource for seniors is the Lake County Senior Center. Open daily,
     they provide congregated meals (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), meals on
     wheels, transportation to and from appointments and food commodities.
     In addition to those essential services they also host holiday parties, monthly
     Lunch and Learn events, trips to Blackhawk and much more!
     421 West 6th Street
     Leadville, CO 80461
     719-486-1774 or jmayne@co.lake.co.us
     www.lakecountyco.com/senior services

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Senior Programs
Cross Country Skiing                             Walk With Ease
Linda Wright will be leading participants        This evidence-based program has been
on locally known trails around Lake County.      proven to help provide people with arthritis
She welcomes all levels and will choose          or other related conditions reduce pain,
trails appropriate for everyone. We will         increase balance, strength and walking pace,
be partnering with a local business to offer     and improve overall health.
inexpensive rentals for those who do not
own skis.
                                                 Aqua Stretch
                                                 This class will focus on low-intensity cardio
Tai Chi: Land                                    and stretching. Swimming knowledge is
This class will focus on strong, fluid           not a requirement. Participants will take
movements to help seniors regain balance         advantage of the therapeutic qualities of the
and increase body awareness. Improving           pool while getting a light workout!
these skills can help prevent falls and
recapture mobility.
                                                 FUNctional Fitness
                                                 This group-based, senior exercise class safely
Tai Chi: Water                                   targets the whole body using gentle weight
This class will focus on strong, fluid           bearing and resistance exercises, stretching
movements to help senior regain balance          routines and balance activities to strengthen
and increase body awareness to help              bones and muscles, help posture and
prevent falls and to recapture mobility. It      improve flexibility and balance.
includes a warm-up and slightly different
movement from Tai Chi on land.

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS                               TAI CHI: WATER

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Open Gym
     Location
     1000 West 6th Street
     Enter through the blue double doors
     in the upper parking lot.
     Phone
     For questions please call 719-486-7484
     M-F between 7am - 3pm.
     Amenities
     Track, free weights, basketball,
     volleyball and racketball

     OCTOBER - APRIL
     Monday and Wednesday                                              6 – 9:00 pm

     Resident or Non-resident
     Per Visitor                                                          $2.00

     Please check the calendar at https://www.lakecountyco.com/recreation/pages/facilities
     as open gym is not available during school holidays or events.

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Aquatic Center
     Location
     1000 West 6th Street
     Next to the Intermediate School
     Phone
     719-486-6986, Front Desk
     719-427-7892, Aquatics Coordinator
     Amenities
     Lap lanes, diving board, climbing wall, hot tub and sauna

     HOURS
     MONDAY - FRIDAY                   SATURDAY                  SUNDAY
     6:00 – 10:00 am
                                       8:00 am - 4:00 pm         Closed
     3:00 – 7:00 pm

     The pool will open at 2pm, Monday – Friday, June 21 through August 13

     DAILY ADMISSION
                                                 RESIDENT                 NON-RESIDENT
     Child (1-5)                                  $2.00                     $3.00
     Youth (6-17)                                 $4.00                     $5.00
     Adult                                        $5.00                     $8.00
     Senior (60+)                                 $4.00                     $6.00

     Looking just to shower? Admission is only $4.00.

                    Due to the COVID pandemic our pass options have changed.
             Please visit us at www.lakecountyco.com/recreation/pages/aquatic-center
                                     for our current pass options.

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Aquatic Center

Rules
Please visit us online at https://www.lakecountyco.com/
recreation/pages/aquatic-center to learn about pool rules
before your next visit!

Group Swim Lessons
For more information on our swim lesson programs please
visit page 12 of the Recreation Guide.

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Offered for youth and adults alike, private and semi-private
swim lessons allow our highly qualified instructors to
customize each session according to the clients ability,
allowing participants to advance more quickly than in group
lessons. Lessons can be purchased in half hour or hour
increments.
Private lessons: $40/hour or $20/half hour
Semi-private: $32/hour or $16/half hour per person
Questions?
Contact the Aquatics Coordinator at 719-427-7892.

Birthday Parties
Interested in having your next party at the pool? For just
$100/hour guests get private access to the pool for up to 50
guests. Additional guests can be accommodated. Please call
for rates. Rental includes tables, chairs, trash can/bags and
cleaning supplies.

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Huck Finn Ice Rink
     Location
     505 West 5th
     Intersection of 5th and Leiter
     Phone
     719-257-3956
     Amenities
     Skate rentals, snack bar, warming building,
     fire pit and sound system

     HOURS
                                      December and January      February – End of Season
     Monday – Thursday                4 – 8:00 pm               5 – 8:00 pm
     Friday                           12 – 9:00 pm              5 – 9:00 pm
     Saturday                         12 – 9:00 pm              5 – 9:00 pm
     Sunday                           12 – 6:00 pm              Closed

     Please visit our website at https://www.lakecountyco.com/recreation/pages/
     huck-finn-ice-rink for 2021 holiday hours!

     Folks who own their own skates are welcome to drop-in any time before the facility
     opens unless ice making is happening.

     ADMISSION
                                                             RESIDENT         NON-RESIDENT
     Youth Daily Admission                                    $2.00              $4.00
     Adult Daily Admission (18+)                              $3.00              $5.00
     Youth Skate Rental                                       $1.00              $3.00
     Adult Skate Rental (18+)                                 $2.00              $4.00
     Youth Season Pass                                       $30.00             $50.00
     Adult Season Pass                                       $50.00             $70.00
     Family Season Pass (4)                                  $120.00            $145.00
     Youth Season Pass + Rentals                             $40.00             $60.00
     Adult Season Pass + Rentals                             $60.00             $80.00
     Family Season Pass + Rentals (4)                        $145.00            $170.00
     Skate Sharpening                                        $10.00             $15.00

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Dutch Henry Tubing Hill & Mineral Belt Trail
Location
Intersection of Highway 24
& College Road
Phone
719-427-0099
Amenities
Tube rentals

HOURS AND RENTAL RATES
December - April
Saturday and Sunday                                                   10:00 am – 4:00 pm

                                                      RESIDENT              NON-RESIDENT
Per tube/Per hour                                      $5.00                  $10.00

Please visit our website at https://www.lakecountyco.com/recreation/pages/
dutch-henry-tubing-hill for 2021 holiday hours!

Don’t forget, the facility is free to use for those with their own tubes.

Mineral Belt Trail
The Mineral Belt Trail is a 12-mile paved
pathway that circles historic Leadville. This
year-round, non-motorized trail is multi-use
and can be utilized for a variety of activities.
In the summer months walking, biking and
running are popular pastimes for trail users.
Once the snow flies the trail is beautifully
groomed from December – March and can
be used for walking, skiing and fat biking.
DID YOU KNOW it costs about $420.00
every time the trail is groomed in addition to
other annual maintenance costs such as paving,
seal-coats, signage and general upkeep?            Information on winter trail grooming
Consider making a donation to this beloved         and current conditions can be found at:
trail at: https://www.mineralbelttrail.com         https://leadvillecrosscountryski.com/
                                                   grooming-report

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Looking for a program not offered
by Lake County Recreation?
Check out this list of awesome organizations in Lake County
who bring activities from skiing to 4H, biking to martial arts.
    ●   10th Mountain Division Hut Association - Public use hut system.
    ●   Alpine Ski and Sport - Gear rental and guided experiences.
    ●   Altitudes Gym - Modern, full service, workout facility.
    ●   Aspen Whitewater Rafting - SUP rentals and rafting trips.
    ●   Broken Arrows 4H Club - Learn by doing.
    ●   Cloud City Mountain Sports - Youth alpine and nordic skiing and biking.
    ●   Cloud City Wheelers - Cycling, singletrack trails and races.
    ●   Community Threads - New and used outdoor gear.
    ●   Cycles of Life - Rentals, retail and trail info.
    ●   Full Circle - Programing for youth and families.
    ●   GARNA - Educational opportunities and experiences focused on conservation.
    ●   Get Outdoors Leadville - Connecting youth and families to the outdoors.
    ●   Leadville Box - High intensity group fitness classes.
    ●   Leadville Cross Country Ski Council - Ski venue, rentals and clinics.
    ●   Leadville Outdoors - All season gear and rentals.
    ●   Leadville Race Series - Endurance racing.
    ●   Leadville Ski Country - Ski and snowboard rentals and repairs.
    ●   Mount Elbert Moto - Motocross track and trails.
    ●   Mount Massive Golf Course - Americas highest golf course.
    ●   Nova Guides - Snowmobile tours and rentals.
    ●   Ski Cooper - Family friendly skiing.
    ●   Ray of Light - Yoga, dance, martial arts, Tai-Chi.
    ●   Rod and Gun Club - Private shooting range and fishing activities.
    ●   Twin Lakes Canoe and Kayak - Canoe and kayak rentals.
    ●   White Mountain Tours - Snowmobile tours and ziplining.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.lakecountyco.com/recreation/pages/local-clubs-activities-and-facilities

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