Enrichment
Summer 2019 Enrichment Activities
Grand Junction Fire FC
New indoor soccer facility where we will offer climate controlled soccer leagues, soccer clinics, and a speed and strength clinic.
Ages: 4 years - 18 years old
Dates: June- August
Program info can be found at www.gjsoccer.org or call the office at 242-4550
Colorado National Monument
Attend a ranger-led family hike on Alcove Nature Trail where you can learn more about Colorado National Monument, and earn a Jr. Ranger badge. Hikes are offered daily.
All ages
Dates: 6/1/19-8/30/19
Fees: Entrance fee applies - program is free
Please call the Visitor Center for more information at 970-858-3617 x360
Creative Avenues Preschool and Learning Center
Arts enrichment programs offered all day throughout the summer with full and half day options and discounts for full-week registrations.
Ages: Age 3 - Grade 5
Dates: May 31 - August 9
Please visit our website for registration and enrollment information: www.CreativeAvenuesGJ.com
Western CO Area Health Education Center
Babysitter Safety/Health Education Camp. Campers Earn their AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR/FIRST AID & BABYSITTER Certifications as well as learn about preparing for education after High School and careers in health care.
Ages: Grades 6-8
Dates: July 8 - July 12, 9AM - 4PM
Fee: $60.00
Glacier Ice Arena
Unlimited Summer Skate Pass- Admission and Skate Rental to all Public Skate Sessions
Age: 5 and up
Date: July 26th to September 26th
Fee: $50
Freeway Bowl
Kids Bowl Free!
Ages: 1-15
Dates: April 01, 2019-August 31, 2019
$4.00 Shoe Rental Applies if you don't have your own
Must register at https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
Kustom Built Cars
Kustom Built Cars is offering a 5 month workshop that teaches restoration of classic cars from start to finish. The examples are...evaluating a project, disassembling the car, rust repair, metal work, body work, basic suspension work, basic engine work. basic welding fabrication, painting, color sanding, reassembling a car and basic electrical. We are fostering the next generation in the custom automotive industry hands on.
For more information please visit: https://kustombuiltcars.com/
Children's Nature Center
The Children's Nature Center offers educational docent tours where guests interact with many of our animal ambassadors. Tours range from forty-five minutes, but many guests stay, up to two hours. Come explore, learn, and touch at the Children's Nature Center
Dates: Monday- Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sundays noon to 4pm
For more information call 970 214-1000
Camp 7 is a summer day camp dedicated to providing youth with an amazing experience featuring an array of outdoor recreation activities and education. Located on 40 acres with magnificent views of the mesa, Camp 7 is an ideal setting for youth to immerse themselves in nature and the unique Colorado landscape. Activities include, but are not limited to: archery, horseback riding, nature exploration, swimming, water craft, athletics, air rifle, tomahawk, hiking, camp craft, fishing and overnights in authentic Sioux teepees. Camp 7 also offers extended care and our mobile day camp, S.O.A.R. (Seeking Out Adventure and Recreation). Paid and unpaid positions are available throughout the summer.
Ages: 7-14, 15+
Dates: May 28th - August 16th
Fee: $230 - $2200
For more information: www.camp7.us or call 970-628-5332
Center for Independence
Opportunities for Youth Empowerment and Community Transition
YETI and PACT are different programs helping youth with disabilities learn new skills, connect with others and have fun while you do it! Both programs cover many items related to independent living; YETI puts a priority on developing job skills and other vocational related priorities. PACT puts a prioirty on learing various skills related to living independently. Both youth groups are fun and filled with opportunities to learn new skills and meet new friends.
Ages: 14-25
Dates: PACT Meets every Tuesday 3:00-5:00. YETI meets every Thursday 3:00-5:00
For more information: call Dagger Miles Please contact Dagger Miles 970 241-0315 ext. # 21
Music Department at Colorado Mesa University
Middle School Music Camp, Elementary Music Camp, JazzTopia
Ages: 7 - 18, depending on camps above
Dates: June 2 - 14, 2019
For more information please visit
Music Department at Colorado Mesa University
A day camp (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) focusing on music.
Ages: Current 4th and 5th graders
Dates: June 10-14, 2019
Fee: $150
For more information:
Mesa County Libraries
Charisma + Confidence: Public Speaking Meetup
Hone your public speaking skills and build your confidence in a fun, low-stakes environment. Excellent for seasoned Debate Clubbers, absolute beginners, and everyone in between.
Ages: Teens Only
Fee: Free of Charge
Date: Mondays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on 6/10, 6/17, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, and 7/22
Register with the Library
970 683-2411
Mesa County Libraries
Teen (Choose Your Own) Book Club
A book club for teens where you get to read whatever you want. Come even if you haven't read anything lately: it's a judgement-free group where we talk about books, eat snacks, and hang out.
Attendees get access to brand new books, including Advance Reader Copies of books that haven't been officially published yet.
Ages: 6-12th grade
Date: Wednesdays @ 2:00 during June and July
No sign up required
Maverick Aquatics
Swim Team and Swim Lessons
Year Round Swim Team, Three week lessons -
Ages: all
Fee: Varies based on Team/Lessons
For upcoming sessions, information and details please visit www.maverickaquatics.com
N Zone Sports of Mesa County
We offer Flag Football and Cheerleading in the community for youth.
We run two seasons of each, fall and spring. We also have free clinics and other events during the year.
Ages: 3-17
Dates: April-June August-October
Fee: $115
For more information: Call 970 549-1714