Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch Will Keep the Kids Entertained This Winter

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Starting tomorrow, kids at the swish Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch ski resort in Avon, Colorado will have an awesome new bunch of activities to keep them busy while parents get to hit the slopes in nearby Vail and Beaver Creek. That's because he resort's Ritz Kids program has put together a new schedule for the winter season with themed activities centered on “adventure, creativity, wellness, and the beautiful Rocky Mountain landscape.”

Here's a peek at the schedule for Ritz Kids, which is for children ages 5 to 12.

Sunday: Winter Sports and Games Day

Morning: Kids start the day with a snowball contest, followed by hot cocoa and crafts.
Afternoon: A snowshoe hike around the resort with a healthy and delicious snack back at the clubhouse.
Evening: Kids have the chance to create a custom decorated t-shirt before competing in team challenges to see who will win gold in the Ritz Kids Olympics.

Monday: Wild West Day

Morning: The day starts with decorating a one-of-a-kind western bandana before venturing outside like a homesteader to build a snow fort to sip hot cocoa in!
Afternoon: Inspired by the resort’s architecture, kids build and paint adorable miniature log cabins to bring home. Once the hard work is done, they can relax with a sweet s’mores snack made with marshmallows roasted around the fire pit.
Evening: Kids help pitch the tent for campout night where they can play games and end the night with a soak in the spa’s rock lined grotto hot tub.

Tuesday: Alpine Art Day

Morning: Starting with a scavenger hunt leading to different works of art around the resort, kids use this inspiration to create their own masterpiece painting using a real canvas, easel and painter’s palette.
Afternoon: Kids spend the afternoon sculpting a unique snow sculpture outside and a homemade clay creation they can take home as a souvenir.
Evening: The day ends with creating custom paper hats and carnival games followed by cookie decorating.

Wednesday: Native American Culture Day

Morning: Kids learn an ancient Native American skill as they travel on snowshoes around the resort followed by bead making.
Afternoon: Kids gain inspiration by learning interesting Native American legends and stories before they transform a smooth river stone into a colorful masterpiece with colorful designs.
Evening: Preparing for a night of sweet dreams, children can craft a one-of-a-kind dream catcher and enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa’s rock lined grotto hot tub.

Thursday: Treasures of the Rocky Mountains Day

Morning: Kids can create their own treasure hunt map and clues in the Ritz Kids room to challenge friends and win fun prizes.
Afternoon: During an exciting hands-on afternoon, kids can make their own colorful gemstones and homemade ice cream with all the favorite toppings!
Evening: Kids partake in a treasure hunt through the resort and end the night decorating a wooden treasure chest to store their trove.

Friday: Winter Weather Day

Morning: This educational morning teaches kids how snowflakes form and make beautiful crystal structures, followed by watercolor painting where they can make a beautiful picture inspired by the winter scenery.
Afternoon: After experiencing the winter weather first-hand on a fun snowshoe walk, children come back to the resort and get cozy while enjoying a cup of cocoa and making a snowflake art project. 
Evening: Kids create a glimmering snow globe souvenir before warming up with a dip in the resort’s rock lined grotto hot tub.

Saturday: Amazing Animals Day

Morning: Kids learn how animals and humans stay warm by working on a science experiment followed by an art project inspired by Colorado.
Afternoon: By examining replica pelts and skulls, kids learn how animals survive winter in the mountains before sleuthing around the resort for signs animals have left behind on an animal evidence scavenger hunt. 
Evening: Starting with a game of charades and building an animal den made of marshmallows, kids can end the night gathered around the fire while making delicious S’mores.

AH-MAZING.

The Ritz-Carlton also offers a Ski Nanny program, a full day class that teaches the kids the basics of skiing, while parents can actually get some skiing done on their own. Additionally, the resort has their own “resident naturalist”, Jackie Elder, who leads the outdoor explorations like snowshoe hikes and bird-watching trips. The resort will also trick out your room with an in-room camping experience complete with a tent, a s'mores kit, heated lamp, and a children's book.

Prices for a full day of Ritz Kids, which runs from 9am to 4pm at a cost of $140 a child. A half day, either morning or afternoon, is $95 a child while the Ski Nanny is $85 and runs from 8am to 5pm. If you need a babysitter for the kids, the resort has a Kids Night Out program from 6pm to 10pm at $115 a child.

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Juliana https://tripsandgiggles.com

Juliana is the founder and editor of Trips + Giggles. She has three children and lives in Los Angeles.

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