Aspen's Premier Multisport and
Outdoor Skills Camp
June 9-June27, 2008
Thank you very much to our local sponsor:
What we are about:
Mountain Kids Academy is designed to help build a foundation for a lifetime of physical fitness through sports and outdoor education. The program also offers advanced skill development for the experienced sport-specific athlete. The academy is divided into three different week-long sessions. The first two sessions have a sports emphasis and the third session is Outdoor Ed. The core team sports of Soccer, Lacrosse, Softball, & Basketball will emphasize the value of sportsmanship and teamwork for both individual and team success, as well as in-depth knowledge of each game. In session three of the academy, we offer valuable training in the outdoors while hiking on various trails in the Aspen area. During such hikes the participants will be instructed in various outdoor skills such as orienteering, safety, basic first aid and leaving no trace. We feel this session is essential for all kids living in our mountain community.
THE WORD ON THE STREET
"The camp was wonderful! Our kids learned more than mountaineering skills -- they learned that they had endurance and strength, and in the end had such a sense of pride for all the miles they logged on the trails. But most important, they had fun! They can't wait to get the whole family backpacking together. Thank you so much!" - Charla Belinski
"Matthew had a great time at your camp. To date it was the favorite thing he did this summer!!!! You introduced him to LaCrosse which he now loves!!!" - Kim Popish,
"This camp was excellent! Both of my boys are highly active and sports-oriented. They came home every day after camp happy and very tired. The counselors were fun and helped make all of the sports a challenge. I would highly recommend this camp to any child." -Allison Daily
"Mountain Kids Academy was so great! The kids love and respect Jared so much and he is so concious of the kids needing water and suncreen and snacks, the fun they have and skills they learn are wonderful! Miles cannot wait to go back next summer! Thanks Jared, you're awesome!"
-Mhendi and Marsh McConnell
Jared Thompson has been a teacher and coach for the past 14 years. He is currently in his 6th year as the award-winning Physical Education teacher at Aspen Elementary. Jared has developed successful techniques to identify individual physical and emotional needs. His connection with kids is unique and his students love learning from him. The development of Mountain Kids Academy stems from the incredible value he places on both outdoor and physical education for our youth and the concern for the health risks children are currently facing.
