Our unique Ritz Kids program offers a variety of supervised physical and creative activities designed especially for children aged 5 to 12. Offering full or half-day options, seven days a week, Ritz Kids has something for every child, including:
- The Ritz Kids Roundup, a western-themed, camp-inspired outdoor adventure program
- Nature hikes
- Scavenger hunts
- Rodeo field trips
- Rocky mountain arts & crafts
- Kids-only outdoor recreation area and game room
- A healthy lunch with each day’s activity program
Full-day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for $125 per child/ Half-day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. for $75 per child. $10 service fee will apply for general guest access to Ritz Kids room.
In addition to our Ritz Kids program, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch offers junior guests a variety of special services and amenities, including:V.I.K. Dining Club
This Summer, get ready for a ton of family-fun-in-the-sun with the unique value-add dining offer – the “V.I.K. (Very Inclusive Kids) Dining Club.” From June 1st through Labor Day, children 12 and younger will receive one complimentary kid’s meal with every adult entrée ordered. This appetizing special will apply to breakfast, lunch and dinner and will be available at two of the resort’s dining outlets; Spago by Wolfgang Puck and Buffalo Bar, promising an exceptional family vacation experience all Summer-long!
Bachelor, the resident Labrador Retriever
Bachelor is the resident yellow Labrador Retriever at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. During your visit you will see him walking around the property and in the Great Room or on his dog bed by the concierge desk. He is available for families to take for a walk through the resort's signature Loan-a-Lab program.
A recent Lab rescue from Nikeno's Second Chances in Denver, Colorado, Bachelor was found wandering the streets lost on the fourth of July in 2006. After trying to locate his original master to no avail, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch adopted Bachelor to be the resident Labrador at the luxury mountain resort.
Loan-A-Lab
Enjoy a walk through scenic Bachelor Gulch with Bachelor, the resort's resident yellow Labrador Retriever and is available for hikes and snowshoes through the concierge desk. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This complementary service is available weekdays.
Fire Pit Lighting Tradition
Enjoy the Bachelor Gulch fire pit lighting tradition daily with free hot chocolate, apple cider and freshly baked cookies at 3 p.m. around our Fire pit on the Mountainside Terrace. Listen for the clang of the triangle on the Mountainside Terrace and you'll know it's time to gather for the lighting ceremony. The firepit lighting ceremony is seasonal during the Ski Season and in the Summer from June through September.
Ski Nanny
$50 per child, $10 each additional family or group member
Ski Nanny is a service for children participating in the Beaver Creek Ski School full-day program. Children’s lift tickets, ski lessons and equipment should be arranged and purchased prior to meeting in The Ritz Kids room 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. From there, they are off to their ski lesson in Beaver Creek Village. At the end of the day, the Ski Nanny meets the children in Beaver Creek and returns them to the Ritz Kids room, where they may stay for Munchies and a Movie at no additional charge.
Bachelor Gulch Youth Spa
Available daily, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fitness Studio for guests ages 5 to 17. BG Youth and Teen Spa services are performed with the guest fully clothed, are 25 minutes each and include the following spa and wellness options.
- Massage Service: $68
- Facial: $68
- Manicure: $50
- Pedicure: $60
- Nutritional Consultation: $40
- Personal Training $40
A 20% Service Charge will be added to the above price. In-room youth services available upon request. A parent or guardian must be present for any in-room service.
Kids' Night Out
6 to 10 p.m., $75 per child (includes dinner)
In addition to fun off-property activities, Kids' Night Out has special theme nights on certain days of the week. Please see our schedule for upcoming adventures. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch at (970) 343-1073. Reservations are required for Ritz Kids.
Munchies and a Movie
4 to 6 p.m., $20 per day
Each day a movie will be played in The Ritz Kids room from 4 to 6 p.m., where the children can relax on bean bags after a day of mountain adventure and indulge in popcorn, hot chocolate and juice. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, however, children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Munchies and a Movie are complimentary for children who are enrolled in the Ski Nanny program. Twenty-four hour advance reservations are required. Please call Ritz Kids at (970) 343-1073 for more information or to request reservations.
Ritz Kids Roundup
Monday
Morning
Treasure Hunt
Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon
Lunch & Games
Frisbee Golf
Kids’ Night Out
Dinner, Cupcake Decoration & Grotto Swim
Tuesday
Morning
Beaver Creek Village Fun
Arts & Crafts & Games
Afternoon
Lunch & Games
Gold Panning in Bachelor Gulch
Kids’ Night Out
Pizza Party & Scavenger Hunt
At Beaver Creek Village
Wednesday
Morning
Nature Hike
Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon
Lunch & Games
Gold Panning in Bachelor Gulch
Kids’ Night Out
Dinner, Cupcake Decoration & Grotto Swim
Thursday
Morning
Beaver Creek Village Fun
Arts & Crafts & Games
Afternoon
Lunch & Cookie decoration
Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Kids’ Night Out
Surprise Night – Bring Outdoor clothing
**Special 4:30 p.m. Roundup**
Beaver Creek Rodeo Night
(June 18,25 -July 2,9,16,23 - August 6,13,20)
Friday
Morning
Treasure Hunt
Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon
Lunch & Games
Frisbee Golf
Kids’ Night Out
Dinner, Cupcake Decoration & Grotto Swim
Saturday
Morning
Nature Hike
Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon
Lunch & Games
Gold Panning in Bachelor Gulch
Kids’ Night Out
Surprise Night – Bring Outdoor clothing
Sunday
Morning
Beaver Creek Village Fun
Arts & Crafts & Games
Afternoon
Lunch & Cookie decoration
Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Kids’ Night Out
Pizza Party & Scavenger Hunt
At Beaver Creek Village
Please contact Ritz Kids for further details. As a courtesy to other Ritz Kids, we ask that you please kindly refrain from bringing in youngsters whom are ill or contagious. Activities, hours of operation and prices are subject to change. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Munchies and a Movie takes place 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. daily.
Monday
Morning: Snowman Making, Snow Play and Rocky Mountain Arts and Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch from the Deli and a Trip to Avon Recreation Center
Kids’ Night Out: Chef's Table and Grotto Swim
Tuesday
Morning: Snowman Making, Snow Play and Rocky Mountain Arts and Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch from the Deli, Scavenger Hunt and Games
Kids’ Night Out: Trip to Avon Recreation Center
Wednesday
Morning: Scavenger Hunt, Games and Rocky Mountain Arts and Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch from the Deli and Ice Skating in Beaver Creek
Kids’ Night Out: Chef's Table and Grotto Swim
Thursday
Morning: Snowman Making, Snow Play and Rocky Mountain Arts and Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch, Nutrition Fun and a Trip to Avon Recreation Center
Kids’ Night Out: Pajama Party
Friday
Morning: Scavenger Hunt, Games and Rocky Mountain Arts and Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch, Nutrition Fun, Scavenger Hunt and Games
Kids’ Night Out: Chef's Table and Grotto Swim
Saturday
Morning: Ice Skating in Beaver Creek
Afternoon: Lunch, Nutrition Fun, Snowman Making and Snow Play
Kids’ Night Out: Trip to Avon Recreation Center
Sunday
Morning: Scavenger Hunt, Games and Rocky Mountain Arts and Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch, Nutrition Fun and Ice Skating in Beaver Creek
Kids’ Night Out: Ice Skating and Pizza Party in Beaver Creek
Summer 2009 Ritz Kids Roundup Starts June 5, 2009
Younger guests visiting Bachelor Gulch can enjoy our western-themed and camp-inspired activities designed just for them at The Ritz Kids Roundup. The Roundup is designed to make your child’s Rocky Mountain vacation as exciting and memorable as yours. Each session begins promptly with a Roundup plan to discuss the day’s activities and review the camp rules. The program also emphasizes a healthy lifestyle and includes nutrition tips during mealtimes. This supervised program is available for children ages 5 through 12. All Roundup activities and events are included in the session prices. The Ritz Kids Roundup sessions begin and end at the RK Corral (Ritz Kids room on the 4th floor).
The Ritz Kids Roundup Sessions
- Full Day: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $125 per child
(includes lunch)
- Morning Half Day: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $75 per child
(includes lunch)
- Afternoon Half Day: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., $75 per child
(includes lunch)
- A La Carte Hourly Rate: $20 per child
(availability based on activities planned)
- Munchies and a Movie: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 per child
Each day a movie will be played in the Ritz Kids room, where the children can enjoy relaxing on the bean bags after their day of mountain activities and indulge in popcorn, pretzels, gold fish, hot chocolate and juice. Reservations are required.
- Kids’ Night Out: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., $75 per child (includes dinner)
In addition to fun off-property activities, Kids’ Night Out has special theme nights on certain days of the week. Please see our schedule for the night’s adventures!
- Crafts and Snacks: $10 per child
The Ritz Kids room is available for parents or guardians who are supervising younger children. A $10 usage fee is for access to Ritz Kids games, arts and crafts, and light snacks.
Please call extension 1073 for Ritz Kids Roundup reservations and inquiries. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid charges.