Loveland Colorado

We want them to know Camp Cherokee is an up-close and personal experiential opportunity for kids to learn about wildlife and our environment in a most extraordinary setting with inspirational teachers,” said Cherokee Ranch and Castle CEO Donna Wilson regarding Cherokee’s popular Youth Nature & Science Program.

Cherokee Ranch & Castle is located on more than 3,100 pristine acres in Douglas County “…just a stone’s throw from Littleton, Centennial, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Ken Caryl and most front-range communities,” said Wilson.

Cherokee offers four program sessions. “We added a session this summer because of the popularity of the camps,” said Wilson. “It’s important for parents to register kids early to lock in their space. We limit our camps to just 20 youth per session.”

Camp Cherokee Nature & Science Program Session Dates and Description

Youth Ages 8-11

Session 1: June 6-10

Session 2: June 20-24

Session 3: June 27-July 1

Youth Ages 12-14

Session 4: July 18-22

The program begins with a hike to the top of Cherokee Mountain. Campers learn to identify and record the physical features of the land, track animals and to cast tracks. By week’s end, each participant will have pictures of animals, a record keeping notebook and an unforgettable outdoor experience. Skills learned include map reading, outdoor etiquette, hiking efficacy, land preservation, field observation, wildlife protection, animal tracking and biomes of Cherokee Ranch. Taught by Douglas County K-12 teachers, campers will become inspired environmental stewards.

$300/child for the five-day Camp; All sessions run 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Limited to 20 youth per session

Reservations Hotline: (303) 688-4600.

More info: ashanton@cherokeeranch.org

New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, wants all fans of the slopes to meet them in Telluride on March 12 as it kicks off the 2011 New Belgium Scavenger Hunt Series. The Telluride event marks the first of three scavenger hunts, with additional stops in Taos, NM and Loveland, CO. At the scavenger hunts, costumes are highly encouraged, giant chickens are chased and unique riddles are solved, all while raising money for local non-profits.

“Drag out your Tour de Fat costume and join us on the mountain to help out a worthy cause,” said Shawn Hines with New Belgium Brewing. “This fundraiser is all about adding a little flare to the typical ski day, adding colorful culture and new knowledge to the downhill experience.”

Many of the scavenger hunt riddles are focused on New Belgium beer and culture, sustainability, Telluride Ski Resort and TASP, which helps enrich the lives of people with disabilities through educational and recreational opportunities. To participate it’s only $10 per person plus the cost of a ski ticket, with all proceeds for the Telluride stop benefiting TASP.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the scavenger hunt running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Groups of one to four people will search for both stationary and moving clues. Teams with the first and second highest point totals and the team with the lowest total will receive prizes at the post-party, held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The post-party will also include the chance to win a 20th anniversary New Belgium cruiser bike. Each participant will receive a New Belgium pint glass made specifically for the event.

New Belgium created the Scavenger Hunt Series five years ago and this is the third year that Telluride Ski Resort has hosted the event. For more information, check out http://www.newbelgium.com/events/event-map.aspx.

The Scavenger Hunt Series Schedule:

Telluride, Colorado March 12 Taos, New Mexico March 18 Loveland Ski Area, Colorado April 2