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Connection – May 2024

Gearing up for Summer

The Latest at Challenge Aspen

New Website Launch!

After months of hard work behind the scenes, we are excited to announce that the Challenge Aspen website has a brand new look!


Summer Programs

Summer Locals Program

Registration for the Summer Locals Program is now LIVE!

8 weeks of 3x per week facilitated adaptive recreation and social activities for adults with disabilities. Scholarships available! For questions or additional information contact Callie, cdickson@challengeaspen.org

Danielle Coulter at adaptive archery, part of the Challenge Aspen Summer Locals Program.


Music & Dance Camp

Registration for Music & Dance Camp is now LIVE!

July 8-12

The Arts Campus at Willits

This week-long music and dance intensive celebrates and encourages individual expression through music and theater. The week culminates in an original theater production that fills the house year after year.

We are excited to announce this year’s show, a classic Shakespearean tale with a Taylor Swift twist: “Love Story: A Swifties Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Mark your calendars for the performance, July 12th at TACAW. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Scholarships available.


Youth Programs

Did you know that Challenge Aspen partners with Roaring Fork Schools to provide in-school opportunities for adaptive recreation?

Kendra and Yasmine “sumo wrestling” at the most recent adaptive recreation activity day at Bridges High School.

Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities (CAMO)

Ride for the Pass | May 18

Registration is open to join fellow veterans to ride your bike up Independence Pass before it opens to cars.

*Adaptive and non-adaptive bikes (including e-bikes) available for use at the event Contact Ryan with questions, camo@challengeaspen.org Learn more about Western Slope Socials.

Volunteer

Summer Volunteers Needed!

Join us this summer to get active, get outside and make new friends volunteering with Challenge Aspen.

Join us for a variety of activities including adaptive paddle boarding and cycling, Music & Dance Camp, veteran’s retreats, special events, and more!

Learn more about volunteering with Challenge Aspen. Click HERE for a complete list of summer volunteer opportunities.


Thank You Winter Volunteers!

Wow! Thank you for showing up in record numbers this winter to support Challenge Aspen athletes out on the slopes.

Winter Volunteer Stats: Total Volunteers: 112 | Total Volunteer Hours: 4,104

Events

Save The Date

Save the dates for this year’s Gala and Golf Tournament.

Gala | July 21 Golf | August 12


Community

Carbondale Bike Week’s Boneyard Bash

May 17 4-8 pm

770 Industry Place, Carbondale


The REI Glenwood Springs Block Party

May 18 12-4 pm

REI, Glenwood Springs