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Join us for five days of fun in the sun with Durango's only Youth Leadership Summer Camp, June 12 - June 16, 2023!    We will provide a versatile mix of experiences for students ages 12-16 through thematic equine activities and intentional focus on intrapersonal growth extending from each students' unique Social Style - a powerful behavioral model that will support your child in understanding themselves and others. Social Styles training for your young leader will jumpstart a unique opportunity to develop skills in versatility, communication and conflict prevention.   OPEN ENROLLMENT ONGOING, MUST RSVP BY MAY 30TH   Camp Dates: M-F June 12 - 16, 2023  Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm  Cost: $875.00

9:00am, Three times daily are available!   For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2 hour layover in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. We've been in continuous operation running trains on this 45-mile branch of the original Denver & Rio Grande Railway since 1882. Much of the scenery remains unchanged since those historic days. There's no cell service or Wi-Fi throughout the Animas Canyon so you'll be unplugged from the modern world. Soak in the views, listen as the steam whistle echoes through the canyon, hear the vintage locomotive work to pull the train up the grades. If you long to unwind and enjoy Colorado nature at its finest, this is the trip for you.   Departing from the Durango Depot, this unforgettable trip takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River on your way to the historic mining town of Silverton.   On all of these train excursions, you will experience the iconic Horseshoe Curve, High Bridge and all of the Animas River Gorge including all of the spectacular views from the High Line. These trains include a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase.   Skyway Tour (bus/train or train/bus) service options are available for the 2023 Silverton summer season excursions. See website for details.    Visit our website for train fares.

Sorrel Sky will be featuring the sculptures of Bryce Pettit and paintings of Elsa Sroka. While both artists feature domestic and wild animals in their work, the setting and context reflect a distinct individualism. Bryce keeps his pieces reductive in style. "I try to pare each piece down to the minimum necessary to tell the story." Elsa enjoys the playful nature of her images. "If it makes me smile…I know it's right." The exhibition will continue through May 31.

From The Ground Up,..  Learn Life Lessons as You Learn Horsemanship.   From horse care on the ground to getting up in a saddle and riding, you will learn to partner with your horse and take those lessons into your everyday life! Each week, you will build on your foundation…setting intentions, making plans, focusing, and communicating with your equine partners. A great way to discover your leadership style and develop and build self-confidence.   Warning: You May Want To Own Your Own Horse After This!   Cost: $420 per person.  4 sessions, pay in advance.  Non-refundable, but transferrable.  Limited to 5 participants, 2:2 facilitation and instruction. Weight Limit: 200 lbs

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Treat yourself to Happy Hour Yoga at Ska Brewing! $10 = Yoga taught by the great Brady Wilson, then a pint. Yoga first!

Come enjoy some old west entertainment with live music daily!

Aikido? Ai means harmony. Ki means energy. Do is the way. Thus, ai-ki-do is the way we harmonize energy. Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a do-no-harm approach to self-defense. This 4-week intro series runs Mondays & Thursdays 6-645pm beginning May 8th. Participants experience the fundamental movements that make Aikido so effortlessly powerful.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Come play some chess! Every Monday night 6:30-9 p.m. upstairs in the Durango mall on Main St.   Free!  Drop in! 

Local and National comics perform every Monday!