During this weekend we will have opportunities for you all to participate in games, adventures or indulge in meaningful conversations. We will have a variety of things you can choose from so get ready to smile until your cheeks hurt and leave with more friends and fun memories!
Agenda
Friday 1/17/25
Bus Schedule:
Pick-Up: 3:00 PM
DU – Mary Reed Building
2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
Pick-Up: 3:15 PM
MSU/CU Denver – SpringHill Suites
1190 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Pick-Up: 04:00 PM
CU Boulder – UMC
1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Drop-Off : Estimated arrival: 5:30 PM
YMCA of the Rockies – Barclay Reunion Lodge
1–13 Mesa Dr Estes Park, CO 80517
5:30-6:00 pm: Buses arrive at Estes Park YMCA
Friday Evening:
6:00 pm: Upon arrival, everyone gathers in Barclay Lodge to get room assignments.
Opening Remarks – Johnny
7:00 pm: Dinner: Pizza Party
8:00 pm: Ice Breaker
9:00 pm: Bonfire - Release for New Year!
9: 30 pm: Free Time Activities: Karaoke and Games/Crafts
Saturday 1/18/25
Morning:
7:30-7:50 Guided Morning Meditation (optional)
8:00-9:30 am Breakfast
10:00 am Group Activity
Incorporate bios around the room (start out with looking at the bios and end with affirmations)
Midday:
12:00 pm Lunch – Subway and Soup
1:00 pm Alumni Panel
2:30 pm Group Photos
3:00 pm Meal Prep for Baked Ziti/ Free Time Activities
HOPING TO CHANGE TIME OF ICE-SKATING RINK RENTAL TO 3:30-5:30 – HOWEVER WE MAY HAVE TO KEEP IT 5:30-7:00, below times will adjust based on what we find out
5:15 pm Group Activity – Roller Skating Party!!
The rink has been rented out exclusively for our group.
Feel free to dress in costume if you’re feeling it
Evening:
8:00 pm Dinner – Baked Ziti – Johnny and Nich
Families welcome (8:00-8:45 pm)
9:00 pm Senior Skits
Seniors this is your chance to get creative do a song, poem, dance, skit, speech anything that helps express your time in the program. This can be yours alone or you can collaborate!
Scholars free time: watch a movie, play games, dance party, bingo, hangout etc...
Sunday 1/19/25
Morning:
7:30-7:50 Guided Morning Meditation (optional) – Nich
8:00 am Breakfast – Burritos/Cereal/Oatmeal
Families welcome (8:00-8:45am)
Pack up!
9:00 Bus arrives.
Bus Schedule:
Drop off: 10:15 AM
CU Boulder – UMC 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Drop off: 11:00 PM
MSU/CU Denver – SpringHill Suites
1190 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Drop off: 11:30 PM
DU – Mary Reed Building
2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
Important things to know
Weather:
To be Updated as we get closer to the event
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Housekeeping items, Question bowl for alumni panel, QR code for playlist and bios on walls (sticky notes affirmations) Go over evening plans! 7:00 pm: Dinner: Pizza PartyFamilies welcome (7:00-7:45pm) 8:00 pm: Ice Breaker 9:00 pm: Bonfire - Release for New Year!Smores9: 30 pm: Free Time Activities: Karaoke and Games/Crafts Saturday 1/18/25 Morning: 7:30-7:50 Guided Morning Meditation (optional) 8:00-9:30 am BreakfastQuiche and Cereal/OatmealFamilies welcome (8:00-8:45 am) 10:00 am Group Activity Free flowing conversation - groups of 8, repeat those topic conversations twice What will move you to action? Structured reflectionIncorporate bios around the room (start out with looking at the bios and end with affirmations) Midday: 12:00 pm Lunch – Subway and Soup Families welcome (12:00-12:45 pm)1:00 pm Alumni Panel 2:30 pm Group PhotosHeadshots for those who want retakes or do not have one yet 3:00 pm Meal Prep for Baked Ziti/ Free Time ActivitiesFor those who signed up HOPING TO CHANGE TIME OF ICE-SKATING RINK RENTAL TO 3:30-5:30 – HOWEVER WE MAY HAVE TO KEEP IT 5:30-7:00, below times will adjust based on what we find out5:15 pm Group Activity – Roller Skating Party!! The rink has been rented out exclusively for our group.Feel free to dress in costume if you’re feeling it Evening: 8:00 pm Dinner – Baked Ziti – Johnny and NichFamilies welcome (8:00-8:45 pm) 9:00 pm Senior SkitsSeniors this is your chance to get creative do a song, poem, dance, skit, speech anything that helps express your time in the program. This can be yours alone or you can collaborate! Scholars free time: watch a movie, play games, dance party, bingo, hangout etc...Sunday 1/19/25 Morning: 7:30-7:50 Guided Morning Meditation (optional) – Nich 8:00 am Breakfast – Burritos/Cereal/OatmealFamilies welcome (8:00-8:45am)Mingle and Contact ExchangePack up! 9:00 Bus arrives. Bus Schedule: Drop off: 10:15 AMCU Boulder – UMC 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 Drop off: 11:00 PMMSU/CU Denver – SpringHill Suites1190 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204Drop off: 11:30 PMDU – Mary Reed Building 2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 Important things to knowWeather:To be Updated as we get closer to the eventThere will be group photos and headshots (if you don’t have one or if you want a retake) at some point when the weather is nice over the weekend. Click here to add your favorite jams to the weekend playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BrTkwLENvc4uLcCzuy7Wm?si=ba8ed384de704036&pt=e92552c6f3d90bb351fb0eb709b3651fStart thinking of some questions to ask our Puksta Alumni – there will be a bowl you can drop your questions into.We will be putting your bios from the website up around the room, so if you want yours updated please send updates to NiChel at ncmulstay@gmail.comSuggested items to pack:Warm coat, hat, and gloves and a smileWater bottleToiletriesPajamasComfortable/warm clothesFun costume &source=https://dmluoj0wft2i7.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/media_slide_16x9/cdn/images/67869bff7dbee.JPG "LinkedIn")
Housekeeping items, Question bowl for alumni panel, QR code for playlist and bios on walls (sticky notes affirmations) Go over evening plans! 7:00 pm: Dinner: Pizza PartyFamilies welcome (7:00-7:45pm) 8:00 pm: Ice Breaker 9:00 pm: Bonfire - Release for New Year!Smores9: 30 pm: Free Time Activities: Karaoke and Games/Crafts Saturday 1/18/25 Morning: 7:30-7:50 Guided Morning Meditation (optional) 8:00-9:30 am BreakfastQuiche and Cereal/OatmealFamilies welcome (8:00-8:45 am) 10:00 am Group Activity Free flowing conversation - groups of 8, repeat those topic conversations twice What will move you to action? Structured reflectionIncorporate bios around the room (start out with looking at the bios and end with affirmations) Midday: 12:00 pm Lunch – Subway and Soup Families welcome (12:00-12:45 pm)1:00 pm Alumni Panel 2:30 pm Group PhotosHeadshots for those who want retakes or do not have one yet 3:00 pm Meal Prep for Baked Ziti/ Free Time ActivitiesFor those who signed up HOPING TO CHANGE TIME OF ICE-SKATING RINK RENTAL TO 3:30-5:30 – HOWEVER WE MAY HAVE TO KEEP IT 5:30-7:00, below times will adjust based on what we find out5:15 pm Group Activity – Roller Skating Party!! The rink has been rented out exclusively for our group.Feel free to dress in costume if you’re feeling it Evening: 8:00 pm Dinner – Baked Ziti – Johnny and NichFamilies welcome (8:00-8:45 pm) 9:00 pm Senior SkitsSeniors this is your chance to get creative do a song, poem, dance, skit, speech anything that helps express your time in the program. This can be yours alone or you can collaborate! Scholars free time: watch a movie, play games, dance party, bingo, hangout etc...Sunday 1/19/25 Morning: 7:30-7:50 Guided Morning Meditation (optional) – Nich 8:00 am Breakfast – Burritos/Cereal/OatmealFamilies welcome (8:00-8:45am)Mingle and Contact ExchangePack up! 9:00 Bus arrives. Bus Schedule: Drop off: 10:15 AMCU Boulder – UMC 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 Drop off: 11:00 PMMSU/CU Denver – SpringHill Suites1190 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204Drop off: 11:30 PMDU – Mary Reed Building 2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 Important things to knowWeather:To be Updated as we get closer to the eventThere will be group photos and headshots (if you don’t have one or if you want a retake) at some point when the weather is nice over the weekend. Click here to add your favorite jams to the weekend playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BrTkwLENvc4uLcCzuy7Wm?si=ba8ed384de704036&pt=e92552c6f3d90bb351fb0eb709b3651fStart thinking of some questions to ask our Puksta Alumni – there will be a bowl you can drop your questions into.We will be putting your bios from the website up around the room, so if you want yours updated please send updates to NiChel at ncmulstay@gmail.comSuggested items to pack:Warm coat, hat, and gloves and a smileWater bottleToiletriesPajamasComfortable/warm clothesFun costume "Facebook")