Updates & Reminders – Summer School 2012

Several attendees have expressed concern about the wildfires happening in the southern Colorado area. The largest fire in the area of the Summer School site is about 25 miles away and posses no threat at this time to the school. Be assured that Summer School will still be held as planned, but that attendees should take appropriate precautions since the air quality due to the fire is poor in some areas of Colorado Springs. This means that attendees with Asthma should bring inhalers, attendees with allergies or sensitivities should bring appropriate medications and reduce outdoor exposure.

A few other reminders:

All children, Junior Youth & Youth who are attending without their parents: Make sure to download all the required forms and have your parent/guardian sign (and bring them with you to the school!).

Those with special dietary needs or coming with infants/toddlers: The main hall does have refrigerator and you may be able to store milk, medication, etc. as needed. Please make sure items are well marked with your family name and be considerate of the limited space.

Packing List: Here are some items to make sure you bring with you!

  • Sleeping bag, pillow, blankets, linens. The facility will rent you linens for an additional $15/person but they need to know 1 week in advance.
  • Towels, toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush/toothpaste)
  • Swim suit, towel and any water toys. We’ll have pool time (weather dependent) on both Fri & Sat afternoons.
  • Sunscreen, hat
  • Flashlight
  • Camera
  • Water bottle marked with your name
  • Prayer book
  • Musical instruments or other items needed for the talent show or devotions.

Save the Date! Upcoming CO Baha’i Schools

Summer School 2012

June 28th (dinner time) to July 1st (Noon), 2012

Location: La Foret Retreat Center in Black Forest, CO

This year’s focus will be on our Children, Junior Youth & Youth. Watch for exciting details coming soon!

Registration coming soon!

 

Winter School 2013

January 11th (dinner time) to January 13th (Noon), 2013

Location: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO

Put the date on your calendar now – we are meeting a couple of weeks earlier than in the past. Details on program and early bird registration coming in October.

Updates & Directions to the Meeting Space

Winter School will be a very exciting and vibrant weekend! Registration is officially closed (contact us if you missed out and we might be able to help) and we have 135 people attending! This includes over 25 youth & junior youth and over 30 children (including an incredible 12 kids who are 2-3 years old!).

Don’t forget, on Friday evening, registration starts at 4:30 pm and dinner is served from 5 until 7:30 pm. You must stop in at our meeting room first to get your meal ticket.

Directions to our Lodge & Meeting Space

YMCA: 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, Colorado 80511
http://www.ymcarockies.org/EPC-map.htm

Click here for more detailed driving directions.

Please click here to download a map of the YMCA property. We will be meeting in Emerald Mountain Lodge which is #9 on the map (circled in blue). The dining hall is #3, also circled. Follow the blue arrows on the map to get to the Lodge.