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Steamboat Springs — I am 10 years old, and I have done many fun experiences; now, it is time to share them with Steamboat kids. I used to just sit around in front of the TV until I heard about some of these fun activities. If you do that at home, there is no reason - get out and do some of these rocking activities in Steamboat.

First, there is the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat. It opened this summer, and I just love it. I have been doing it only for a couple of days, but even those couple of days make me want to go every day.

Here's a couple of the things we do: field trips for bowling, mini golf and swimming. When we're not on field trips, we are either in the art room, rec room, gym or the computer room. There are different blocks so you don't do the same thing each block. So all of those kids who just sit in front of the TV, come try the amazing Boys & Girls Club.

There also is kids' golf. I just did a tournament, and wow, it was cool. There are lessons every Wednesday. They teach you many things about golf. It may be hard for younger kids, but that doesn't mean they can't do it.

The tournament kids have to be at least 8 years old. My mom signed me up, and I thought it would be horrible, but it's not at all. It's at the Steamboat Golf Club. I mean, you have got to start at some age. Better hurry up, or you might miss your opportunity!

The last activity of the week is for many different age groups. It's called the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club cycling team. I'll start with the youngest one - you have to be 7 to 10 years old, and it is an eight-week session that teaches you mountain-biking skills. I did it, and I liked it. Try it! I swear you will have a great time. Then there is a 10-week program for kids ages 11 to 13 called the Development Team. I haven't actually tried it, but my brother is doing it now, and he really digs it. You can do the Town Challenge, which is pretty much races. Those are fun. The last group, the Elite Team, is for ages 15 to 19. It is for becoming excellent mountain and road bikers. You should try these if you like biking and if you are old enough.

I love all these activities, so if you are bored, ask your parents to sign you up. You should have a great time. Steamboat kids rock!

Leah Caragol

Steamboat Springs