THE RITZ-CARLTON, BACHELOR GULCH

0130 Daybreak Ridge, P.O. Box 9190, Avon, Colorado 81620 USA
Phone:  +1 (970) 748-6200   •  Map & Directions
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Children's Programs



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 children’s program
  • Outdoor adventure hikes
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Western-inspired 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $80 per child/ Half-day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $40 per child. $20 service fee will apply for general guest access to Ritz Kids room.

Ritz Kids at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is now a state-licensed childcare facility, even better equipped to offer unparalleled convenience and fun-filled childcare programs in a safe, structured environment.

As part of its enhanced certification, Ritz Kids has employed additional specialized, staff members to offer each child in the program more personalized care and attention.

To ensure the program remains in compliance with its new licensing agreement, guests taking advantage of popular Ritz Kids services, such as Ski Nanny, will be asked to fill out an immunization record, medical release form and basic enrollment paperwork, as well as review the new policies, procedures and pricing guidelines.

Ritz Kids’ services are offered to children five to 12 years old. Child care can be arranged through the resort’s Concierge for children under five years of age. Please call Ritz Kids directly at (970) 343-1073 for additional details or reservations.

In addition to our Ritz Kids program, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch offers junior guests a variety of special services and amenities.


Bachelor Parties
Children are invited to meet and play with the resort’s resident canines–Saint Bernard “Bachelor” and English Cream Golden Retriever “Miner”–during set times daily in the Great Room. Contact the resort’s Concierge to save the date and RSVP to a “Bachelor Party.”

Fire Pit Lighting Tradition
Enjoy the Bachelor Gulch fire pit lighting tradition daily with complimentary 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 Fire Pit lighting ceremony is seasonal during the Ski Season and in the Summer from June through September.

Ski Nanny
$60 per child, $10 each additional family or group member

The popular Ski Nanny program at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch supervises the resort’s youngest ski bunnies, ensuring they arrive on time in Beaver Creek Village for group lessons via Village transportation, simultaneously allowing Mom and Dad to make first tracks. Parents should bring their children to Ritz Kids between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m., and we will escort them to their lesson. After a day on the slopes, the Nanny meets children at the Ski School drop-off point in Beaver Creek and escorts them back to the resort for Ritz Kids’ “Munchies and a Movie,” where parents are invited to pick up their children by 6 p.m. Ski Nanny services are offered to children 5 to 12 years old and is $60 per day for the first child and $10 for additional young family members per day.

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 p.m. to 10 p.m., $40 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 p.m. 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. Munchies and a Movie, available to children ages 5 to 12 years old, is complimentary to those participating 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.

Summer 2013 Ritz Kids Roundup



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).


Times & Prices

  • Full Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., $125 per child (includes lunch)
  • Morning Half Day: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., $75 per child (includes lunch)
  • Afternoon Half Day: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., $75 per child (includes lunch)
  • Munchies and a Movie: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., $25 per child
    Each day a movie will be played in the Ritz Kids room, where children can enjoy relaxing on bean bags after their day of mountain activities and indulge in popcorn, pretzels, gold fish, hot chocolate and juice.
  • Kids’ Night Out*: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. $75 per child (includes dinner)
    Kids’ Night Out has special theme nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please see our schedule for the night’s adventures! Reservations are required.
  • A La Carte Hourly Rate: $25 per child
    (Availability based on activities planned)

*24-Hour advanced reservation notice is required for all programs and activities.
* Additional evenings for the Kids’ Night Out program may be scheduled upon request.
** Family Special: For two more children of the same family, a 10% discount will be applied.

Additional Services & Programs
  • Crafts and Snacks: $20 per child The Ritz Kids room is available for parents or guardians who are supervising children ages 5 through 12. A $20 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.
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid charge.


Summer Schedule

  • Monday
    • Morning: Outdoor Play & Weekly Themed Activity
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Afternoon: Lunch & Games
      Gold Panning in Bachelor Gulch
    • Kids' Night Out: Dinner, Cupcake Decoration, Grotto Swim

  • Tuesday 
    • Morning: Nature hike & Weekly Themed Activity
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Afternoon: Lunch & Games
      Candy Hunt
    • Kids' Night Out: Pizza Party & Scavenger Hunt in Beaver Creek

  • Wednesday 
    • Morning: Treasure Hunt & Weekly Themed Activity
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Afternoon: Lunch & Games
      Bachelor’s Chocolate Factory Experience
    • Kids' Night Out: Dinner, Cupcake Decoration, Grotto Swim

  • Thursday 
    • Morning: Outdoor Play & Weekly Themed Activity
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Afternoon: Beaver Creek Village Fun
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Kids' Night Out: Surprise Night
      **SPECIAL 4:30 Roundup**
      Beaver Creek Rodeo Night

      (June 30 ,July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 11, 18)

  • Friday 
    • Morning: Treasure hunt & Weekly Themed Activity
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Afternoon: Lunch & Games
      Gold Panning in Bachelor Gulch
    • Kids' Night Out: Dinner, Cupcake Decoration, Grotto Swim

  • Saturday 
    • Morning: Candy Hunt
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Afternoon: Lunch & Games
      Gold Panning in Bachelor Gulch
    • Kids' Night Out: Dinner & Carnival Night

  • Sunday 
    • Morning: Nature Hike
      Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
    • Afternoon: Lunch & Games
      Beaver Creek Village Fun
    • Kids' Night Out: Water Adventure


Please contact Ritz Kids for further details. Activities, hours of operation, and pricing are subject to change.

Munchies and a Movie takes place 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. everyday.

Winter Ritz Kids Roundup Begins November 22, 2012

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).

Times & Prices

  • Full Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., $80 per child (includes lunch)
  • Morning Half Day: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., $40 per child (includes lunch)
  • Afternoon Half Day: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., $40 per child (includes lunch)
  • Munchies and a Movie: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., $20 per child
    Each day a movie will be played in the Ritz Kids room, where 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.
  • Kids’ Night Out*: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. $40 per child (includes dinner)
    Kids’ Night Out has special theme nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please see our schedule for the night’s adventures! Reservations are required.
  • A La Carte Hourly Rate: $10 per child
    (Availability based on activities planned)


Please call extension '1073' for Ritz Kids Roundup reservations and inquiries.

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid charge.

Ritz Kids Summer Day Camp Program

Ritz Kids at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is thrilled to unveil an exciting summer day camp schedule for 2011, offering a variety of supervised physical, creative and educational activities designed especially for children ages 5 to 12.

The Ritz Kids Summer Day Camp program, available 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, will be offered for $175 per day.* Participants who enroll by the week will receive the fifth day complimentary, totaling $700 for five days, and those who enroll in a month-long program will receive one week complimentary, totaling $2,625 for four weeks.

All day camp pricing is inclusive of lunch, early drop-off and late pick-up.

Ritz Kids Summer Day Camp weekly themes–which will inspire each day’s thorough lineup of outdoor activities, educational excursions and creative projects–will include:

  • Colorado History Week, June 13 – 17, 2011
  • Sports Week, June 20 – 24, 2011
  • Western Week, June 27 – July 1, 2011
  • Adventure Week, July 4 – 8, 2011
  • Wellness Week, July 11 – 15, 2011
  • Art Week, July 18 – 22, 2011
  • Earth Week, July 25 – 29, 2011
  • Space Week, August 1 – 5, 2011
  • Culture Week, August 8 – 12, 2011
  • Animal Week, August 15 – 19, 2011
  • Summer Olympics Week, August 22 –26, 2011
  • Ritz-Carlton Week, August 29 – September 2, 2011

For more information or to enroll in the Ritz Kids Day Camp Program, please call The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch at (970) 343-1073.

*Eagle County residents are invited to call the resort to inquire about locals’ pricing.

Ritz Kids at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is excited to combine its childcare and event-planning expertise to provide unforgettable birthday experiences for children ages 5 to 12. Each cherished Birthday Bash will be offered for $1,000* for up to eight children, and the following personalized touches and kid-friendly themes will be available:

Personalized Touches

  • Personalized Party Planner
  • Personalized Invitations
  • Themed Décor
  • Photo Memory Book and CD
  • Themed Birthday Gift and Party Favors

Wild West Birthday Adventure (4 Hours)

  • Gold Panning
  • Nature Hike
  • Cowboy Games at Anderson's Cabin
  • Dining at Buffalo Bar
  • Western-Themed Arts and Crafts
  • Western-Themed Birthday Cake

Little Ladies Spago-GoSpa Birthday Experience (4 Hours)

  • Youth Spa Experience
  • Lunch at Spago with Themed Beverages
  • Fashion Show with Mini Makeovers
  • Themed Arts and Crafts
  • Spa-Themed Birthday Cake

Ritz Kids Birthday Bash (4 Hours)

  • Beaver Creek Fun and Games
  • Dining at Buffalo Bar
  • Bachelor's Chocolate Factory
  • Ritz Kids-Themed Arts and Crafts
  • Themed Birthday Cake

*Ritz Kids will request $75-per-child fee for parties of over eight children and $100 to create a specialized theme. Please inquire about our variety of birthday gift and party favor enhancements.

For more information or to book a Ritz Kids Birthday Bash, please call The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch at (970) 343-1073.

MONDAY
Morning: Treasure Hunt, Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch & Games, Bachelor’s Chocolate Factory Experience
Kids’ Night Out: Dinner, Cupcake Decoration & Grotto Swim

TUESDAY
Morning: Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts, Snowshoe Hike
Afternoon: Lunch & Games, Cookie Decoration
Kids’ Night Out: Dinner & ‘Behind The Scenes’ – Bring Outdoor Clothing!

WEDNESDAY
Morning: Snowman-Making & Snow Play, Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch & Games, Bachelor’s Chocolate Factory Experience
Kids’ Night Out: Dinner, Cupcake Decoration & Grotto Swim

THURSDAY
Morning: Balancing Games, Nutrition Facts, Tour of the Fitness Center
Afternoon: Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts, Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Kids’ Night Out: Pizza Party & Scavenger Hunt in Beaver Creek Village

FRIDAY
Morning: Snowshoe Hike, Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch & Games, Candy Hunt
Kids’ Night Out: Dinner, Cupcake Decoration, Treasure Hunt & Karaoke

SATURDAY
Morning: Candy Hunt & Games, Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Afternoon: Lunch & Cookie Decoration, Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Kids’ Night Out: Dinner & Carnival Night

SUNDAY
Morning: Balancing Games, Nutrition Facts, Snowman-Making & Snow Play
Afternoon: Lunch & Games, Snowshoe Hike
Kids’ Night Out: Pizza Party & Scavenger Hunt in Beaver Creek Village


Please contact Ritz Kids for further details. Activities, hours of operation, and pricing
are subject to change.

Ski Nanny
The popular Ski Nanny program supervises the resort’s youngest ski bunnies, ensuring they arrive on time in Beaver Creek Village for group lessons via Village transportation, simultaneously allowing Mom and Dad to make first tracks. Please visit the “Children’s Services” tab to learn more.

Ritz Kids Birthday Bash
Combining its childcare and event-planning expertise, Ritz Kids will now provide unforgettable birthday experiences for children ages 5 to 12. Please visit the “Ritz Kids Birthday Bash” tab to learn more.

For reservations, please contact Ritz Kids directly at (970) 343-1073.