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

www.pinheadinstitute.org

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

www.tellurideadventures.com

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

www.tellurideskiresort.com

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

www.ahhaa.org

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

www.rockandrollacademy.com

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.