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The closing of the Aspen schools for spring break is an opportunity for some Snowmass Village families and a dilemma for others.
Many students with parents who were able to take off from work have left for fun-filled vacations.
Rob and Suzanne Robinson have taken their kids, Jenny and Cory, to the Dominican Republic.
“Suzanne and I went alone 10 years ago and we've always wanted to return and take the kids. We'll meet Suzanne's sister there. We got a good deal at an all-inclusive resort. Usually we go to Mexico for spring break, but we wanted to return to the Dominican Republic because it's quieter and has better beaches,” said Rob Robinson.
Another Village family decided to try a cruise for the first time. The Sapphire Princess will be home to Fred Dick and Tammy Baar and their two offspring, C.J. and Shannon.
Second-grader C.J. is on spring break from Aspen Elementary School, while his older sister Shannon is on break from her sophomore year at Seattle University.
The Sapphire Princess offers lots of opportunity for rest and relaxation for parents, when they are not playing games with the kids or at a show. The big attraction, though, is the ports of call in Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.
Some eighth-grade students from the Aspen schools, including Villager Matthew Ferguson, have flown to Chamonix, France, as part of the Aspen Sister Cities student exchange program with Aspen Middle School math teacher Mike Wessler. Wessler reported in his blog that he and some of the students were skiing in the rain last weekend and were jealous upon hearing about the latest snowfall back home.
Not everyone traveling out of state will venture so far. The Belinskis are in Phoenix for Nick's spring training with the Aspen High School varsity baseball team.
“I'm excited about it. It's a fun way to spend spring break. We'll practice the first day and then have scrimmages. We'll be playing on grass, which is cool. I'm looking forward to soaking up the sun. It's a lot of fun and camaraderie with the team,” said sophomore Nick.
“It's a great thing. We're bringing all three of the kids. The coach arranged it last year and invited the families to come. We rented a 10-bedroom house and will all be staying together.” said Charla Belinski.
Besides the warm, dry weather in Arizona, everyone's looking forward to a chance to see the Rockies play a preseason game. Other Villagers on the trip are Walker Moriarty and Chris Dreher and their families.
Bob and Andi Ferguson's family is split up for spring break. Their son Harry is off to Cabo Pulmo with two friends, while daughter Calli will stay home. She'll be busy preparing for her lead role as Adelaide in the Jayne Gottlieb production of “Guys and Dolls,” which will play on April 10-11.
“I'm planning to ski a lot during spring break. I hope there is a lot of powder. I also have rehearsals for the play. I like my role and I'm really enjoying it,” said Calli Ferguson, who's been in nearly every show that Gottlieb has produced here.
Having to stay home during spring break can create a dilemma for working parents. What do you do with the kids, especially the young ones?
When your home is a world-class ski area, there's plenty to do during the day for those kids who ski or snowboard.
Villagers Jessica Coxon and Chris McNamara were on the mountain on Sunday enjoying a day of riding and skiing, but that's not all they have planned for their vernal equinox vacation.
“When I'm not baby-sitting or riding, I like to play a hunting and fishing game on my Wii, and I'm looking forward to the underwater Easter Egg Hunt at the Snowmass Rec Center next weekend,” said Jessica Coxon.
“I'll be skiing most days, but I also like sledding at the ARC and swimming at the Snowmass Rec Center. When I'm at home I like to play my video game, Ratchet & Clank,” said Chris McNamara.
Morris Hogan could be found riding his snowboard all over Snowmass ski area this past weekend. He was back in Snowmass visiting his family while on spring break from Mesa State College where he is a freshman studying environmental engineering.
“I've been snowboarding with AVSC and getting loose. It's nice to be back in Snowmass with its great snow and great people and it's always nice to spend time with my family,” he said.
Besides fun on the hill, some Village kids will spend their spring break swimming, climbing and playing games at the Snowmass Rec Center, which created a program to help out parents who are working during their kids' vacation.
Many students with parents who were able to take off from work have left for fun-filled vacations.
Rob and Suzanne Robinson have taken their kids, Jenny and Cory, to the Dominican Republic.
“Suzanne and I went alone 10 years ago and we've always wanted to return and take the kids. We'll meet Suzanne's sister there. We got a good deal at an all-inclusive resort. Usually we go to Mexico for spring break, but we wanted to return to the Dominican Republic because it's quieter and has better beaches,” said Rob Robinson.
Another Village family decided to try a cruise for the first time. The Sapphire Princess will be home to Fred Dick and Tammy Baar and their two offspring, C.J. and Shannon.
Second-grader C.J. is on spring break from Aspen Elementary School, while his older sister Shannon is on break from her sophomore year at Seattle University.
The Sapphire Princess offers lots of opportunity for rest and relaxation for parents, when they are not playing games with the kids or at a show. The big attraction, though, is the ports of call in Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.
Some eighth-grade students from the Aspen schools, including Villager Matthew Ferguson, have flown to Chamonix, France, as part of the Aspen Sister Cities student exchange program with Aspen Middle School math teacher Mike Wessler. Wessler reported in his blog that he and some of the students were skiing in the rain last weekend and were jealous upon hearing about the latest snowfall back home.
Not everyone traveling out of state will venture so far. The Belinskis are in Phoenix for Nick's spring training with the Aspen High School varsity baseball team.
“I'm excited about it. It's a fun way to spend spring break. We'll practice the first day and then have scrimmages. We'll be playing on grass, which is cool. I'm looking forward to soaking up the sun. It's a lot of fun and camaraderie with the team,” said sophomore Nick.
“It's a great thing. We're bringing all three of the kids. The coach arranged it last year and invited the families to come. We rented a 10-bedroom house and will all be staying together.” said Charla Belinski.
Besides the warm, dry weather in Arizona, everyone's looking forward to a chance to see the Rockies play a preseason game. Other Villagers on the trip are Walker Moriarty and Chris Dreher and their families.
Bob and Andi Ferguson's family is split up for spring break. Their son Harry is off to Cabo Pulmo with two friends, while daughter Calli will stay home. She'll be busy preparing for her lead role as Adelaide in the Jayne Gottlieb production of “Guys and Dolls,” which will play on April 10-11.
“I'm planning to ski a lot during spring break. I hope there is a lot of powder. I also have rehearsals for the play. I like my role and I'm really enjoying it,” said Calli Ferguson, who's been in nearly every show that Gottlieb has produced here.
Having to stay home during spring break can create a dilemma for working parents. What do you do with the kids, especially the young ones?
When your home is a world-class ski area, there's plenty to do during the day for those kids who ski or snowboard.
Villagers Jessica Coxon and Chris McNamara were on the mountain on Sunday enjoying a day of riding and skiing, but that's not all they have planned for their vernal equinox vacation.
“When I'm not baby-sitting or riding, I like to play a hunting and fishing game on my Wii, and I'm looking forward to the underwater Easter Egg Hunt at the Snowmass Rec Center next weekend,” said Jessica Coxon.
“I'll be skiing most days, but I also like sledding at the ARC and swimming at the Snowmass Rec Center. When I'm at home I like to play my video game, Ratchet & Clank,” said Chris McNamara.
Morris Hogan could be found riding his snowboard all over Snowmass ski area this past weekend. He was back in Snowmass visiting his family while on spring break from Mesa State College where he is a freshman studying environmental engineering.
“I've been snowboarding with AVSC and getting loose. It's nice to be back in Snowmass with its great snow and great people and it's always nice to spend time with my family,” he said.
Besides fun on the hill, some Village kids will spend their spring break swimming, climbing and playing games at the Snowmass Rec Center, which created a program to help out parents who are working during their kids' vacation.
