Jackson Hole, Wyoming

KidStuff (2007/08 prices)

Child care: The Kids Ranch Wranglers group is for ages 6 months to 2 years. Cost is $130 for a full day. The flexible program also has two half-day options, one in the morning from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. for $110; the other, 12:30 p.m. through 4:30 p.m., for $100. Toddlers get lunch and a snack; parents must provide food for infants.

Reservations (307-739-2691) and a copy of your child's immunization records are required. Kids Ranch children's programs are based at the Cody House, just above the gondola base. The facility is bright and clean, with a large open playing space and smaller quiet rooms for napping.

Other options: For babysitting at your hotel or condo, call Babysitting Service of Jackson Hole (800-253-9650; 307-733-0685) or Childcare Services (307-733-5178). These services have sitters trained in first aid and child CPR. Select caretakers at the Kids Ranch also may be available to sit in the evenings. When you make day-care reservations, ask for the resort's list of sitters. Baby's Away (888-616-8495; 307-733-0387) rents and will deliver baby needs to your lodge, such as crib, stroller, car seat and toys. Inquire with your host lodge before making arrangements. You can rent strollers, high chairs and backpacks from Teton Kids (307-739-2176).

Children's lessons: Rough Riders is for ages 3–6 (must be toilet-trained) and includes lift tickets and rentals. A full day with lunch is $130; half day in the afternoon is $110. Pioneers (ages 3–4, beginners only) get an all-day lesson and lunch for $130; PM half-day is $110. Little Rippers is a semi-private snowboard lesson for ages 5–6 and costs $195 for a full day (lift, lesson, rentals and lunch).

Explorers (ages 7–14) is $150 for full day with lift ticket, rentals and lunch. Team Extreme (ages 12–17) is a three-day program for advanced skiers and riders offered at certain times of the year. It includes lift ticket, rentals and lunch for $465. Holiday Camp, (ages 12–17) costs $150.

Special activities: Kids Night Out is a supervised dinner followed by indoor games and movies. Call for times and cost; reservations required.

JACKSON HOLE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM WEB PAGE

 


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