The Bishop's Lodge
Children's Program

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For resort guests between the ages of 4 and 12, The Bishop's Lodge has a full day of planned activities and games seven days a week. We are pleased to welcome your child, and wish you a fun and memorable stay at The Bishop's Lodge.


The Children's Program:

Schedule:
Our day begins at 8:00 am on the front porch of the Main Lodge. We start off with a great breakfast and keep going through lunch until 4:00 pm, ending at the swimming pool. Daytime activities may include pony rides, hiking, time on the playground, fishing, arts & crafts, and afternoons poolside.

Your child will be waiting for you at the swimming pool at 4:00 pm each afternoon, when the day session is over. Parents wishing to arrange for after-hours childcare must do so in advance - there will be no childcare available through the program after this time.

We meet again at 5:45 pm for dinner and evening activities such as cookouts, campfires, storytelling, lawn games and movies. This evening session is over at 9:00 pm when youngsters meet their parents back at the Main Lodge. If you are unable to meet your children at this time you must have made alternative arrangements prior.

Our schedule will vary from day to day and may include special events like pool parties, campfire cookouts, and theme nights. We usually hike up to "Mesa Vista" on breakfast ride mornings and meet those who have gone on horseback. The best times to meet up with us are at meal times, mid-morning at the pony ring, early afternoon at our activity room, and later on by the pool.

Charges:
The services of the Children's Program are included in the Modified American Plan package, which also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for your child (beginning with dinner on the day of arrival). To our Bed & Breakfast Plan guests, the children's Program is available as follows:.

Fees are subject to change and may not be pro-rated.

Reservations:
Reservations should be made for each of these sessions by notifying the counselors or the front desk prior to each session. all parents whose children are participating in the program are asked to sign a Medical Authorization and Liability Release before the child can be entered into the program. Please hand this completed form to the counselors to officially enter your child. curing the program hours, children should not leave the group unless picked up by a parent. Fees for sessions may not be pro-rated.

Meals:
Most of our meals are taken in our own special dining room, the Fiesta Room. Our children's menu strives to address parents' concerns for healthy foods and children's traditional preferences. Occasionally we may be out on a cookout or picnic.

Riding:
We work with a gentle horse just about every morning, taking turns going around the pony ring below the corrals. The stables offer trail rides for children over 8 years of ages and over 4' tall, (depending on demand and availability); children must be signed up in advance by their parents for these rides.

Tennis:
Classes for children are grouped by age and ability. Emphasis is on hitting a lot of balls and getting some exercise, but mostly we do like to have fun! The Tennis Pro will enter your child into the appropriate class. There is a $6.00 fee for this activity, so make sure you let us know if you'd like your child to participate.

Fishing:
Our trout pond (just above the stables) provides a great start for young anglers. We fish here several times a week - or you may wish to "show them how" (or vice-versa) after hours. Hooks, line and cheese at the front desk.

On Your Own:
In addition to our program, there are many excursions in the area you may wish to consider for the whole family - trips to archeological ruins and historic sites, for example. The Museum of International Folk Art, with its vast display of folkart "toys" from all over the world, is a place that children especially enjoy. Please check with us for some other great ideas!

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