Activities

Thunderbird Flyover at Air Force Academy

Do you like watching the Thunderbirds flyover the Air force Academy’s Graduation? Having trouble finding a place to watch them that has a great view and is safe and comfortable? Look no more! WMMI has 27 acres of land that is perfect for a Thunderbird flyover picnic! Bring and enjoy a picnic lunch by our spring…

Women’s Softball League Starte June 19th

The 2014 Women’s Softball League starts this year on June 19, 2014 at the Fort Carson Mountain Post Sports Complex.  The league is open to the public to women ages 18 and up.  Games or on Thursday Evenings at 6:30, 7:35 and 8:40 pm. Register by May 22 at Iron Horse PFC located at 6415…

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE’S WEEKLY FISHING REPORT RETURNS

DENVER – Spring is here and the rivers and lakes are calling. Anglers have started to flock to Colorado’s waters to take advantage of the year’s best fishing conditions and each week Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be putting out a statewide fishing report to help make sure they’re successful. The report will include current…

Free Saturday Night Roller Skating

Fort Carson MWR will be having a Free Saturday Night Roller Skating Event  one Saturday each month starting May 17, 2014 from 4 – 8 pm at the Fort Carson Special Events Center.  Check the MWR website for all future dates or call 524-1163.  

Sports Camp at Fort Carson

CYS Services Summer Sports Enrollment is open till May 16, 2014.  Summer T-Ball, Baseball and Softball season runs from June 9 to August 1, 2014.  Fees are $20 for ages 3-4 and $45 for ages 5-15.  Summer Track is $45 for ages 5 -15.  For more information call 719-526-4425

2014 Junior Golf Camps

The Patty Jewett Junior Golf Camps’ primary goal is to peak your child’s interest in the wonderful game of golf by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere. Open to all boys and girls aged 10 and up. The $99 fee includes: 4 days of lessons (2.5 hours each day) Junior Golf Punch Pass which includes…

SUMMER CAMPING AND ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK

PUEBLO, Colo. – Summer starts early at Lake Pueblo State Park. The park will begin moving into its summer operations this month, opening additional campsites and adding more services. More hours will be added to boat inspection stations and preparations are underway to reopen the swim beach for another season of fun in the sun.…

Girl Scout Day at Fountain Creek Nature Center

Girl Scouts with their parents and leaders may register for any of the above sessions to fulfill the requirements for their badges or just learn a new skill and have fun outdoors.  (Badges not supplied).  $4 per scout per badge session; Reservations and pre-payment required by April 10.  Call 719-520-6745 for pre-payment with VISA, MC…

Heron Homecoming at Fountain Creek Nature Center

Fountain Creek Nature Adventures is for children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult.  Children will enjoy a puppet show or stories, crafts, hands-on activities and discovery time on the trail. Date: April 3, 2014 – Heron Homecoming Time: 9 am – 10:30 am Fee: ($4.00 donation suggested, reservations required 719-520-6745) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location: Fountain Creek…

Fun Bus Spring Break

The Widefield Fun Bus Spring Break events run from March 24 -28, 2014.  Send the kids on fantastic trips to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Glow Golf & Picture Show and to It’z.  Must be at least six years old to participate in any Fun Bus activity.  Register online, in person or by…

Fancy Nature Crafts with Nancy

Paper making, pine needle baskets, rock necklaces and soap carving are a few of the fancy nature crafts you may choos from in this crafty class at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  For aduls and children ages 10 and up with an adult.  Fee covers supplies.  Limited to the first 20 participants. Date: March 15,…

Spring Break Nature Camp: Marsh Madness!

Fountain Creek Springs Nature Camp is here once again in the Fountain Valley.  This years Springs Camp rungs from March 24 – 28, 2014.   Nature Center Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games and making friends are portals to learning about nature and ourselves.  Campers will discover the world around them and how to be…

Spirit of the Springs Award Presentation by Mayor Steve Bach

Colorado Springs, Colo – Mayor Steve Bach will present the Spirit of the Springs Award to Alyssa Magalong on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the City Administration Building located at 30 S. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs 80903.  Alyssa is the 2013 Ms. Teen Colorado and 2013 National Teen US.  

Two’s and Three’s Outdoors: Shapes and Sounds

Fountain Creek Nature Center Two’s and Three’s lets children two to three years old  share in the discovery  of shapes and sounds as he enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. Date:  March 13, 2014                     Shapes and Sounds Time:  9 am – 10:15 am Fee:  ($3.00 for each participant including adults and siblings, Reservations Required)…

CABELA’S COLORADO CLASSIC ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT AT ELEVEN MILE

LAKE GEORGE, Colo. – The 2014 Cabela’s Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament series is in full swing at Eleven Mile State Park.  The first event of the three ice fishing contests in the series was the Grand Slam held on January 11th.  Cash prizes were awarded for 1st through 8th place for each of three…

Fort Carson Hosts Joint Retiree Appreciation Day

FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson will host a Joint Retiree Appreciation Day on Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Special Events Center on post. The annual event recognizes the service of the military retiree population and provides updated information that is pertinent to the well being of the population. During the…