The Community Treehouse in Bayfield, CO is a vibrant and joyful community with play spaces inside and outside for families ages 0-8! Created to help new parents - to community or to parenting - have a place to take kids to play, meet other families, access support for commonalities parents face, educate themselves, participate in age appropriate programs and make lasting relationships - The Community Treehouse is Where Heartfelt Connections Grow.
Nicole Johnson first impacted the community with her Tumbling Tots music and movement program and then had a vision of a non-profit indoor play place that strengthened community through breaking the barrier of isolation that so many new parents, especially stay at home moms face. With determination and support from the community here it is today, including:
Indoor Play Spaces
Open Play Days
Play Groups & Classes
Parenting Classes
Mom Support Groups
Co-Working Space
Indoor Play Space
Inside the Treehouse there are play spaces filled with toys for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids from 5-8ish. There are climbing walls, sensory tables, treehouse play ground climbers and slides, pretend play, games, air hockey, dress up, swings, art materials and so much more. Nicole and the staff (many local parents) keep a great rotation and create an area that is seasonally festive as well as developmentally appropriate for a range of ages. In addition to a wonderful indoor space there is an outdoor space with a playground sandbox, bikes, gardens, picnic tables, and a jungle gym to name a few. This area is open to members typically 7 days a week from 9-5PM, unless space is reserved for birthday parties or cleaning.
Co-Working Space
The Treehouse is a unique entity for several reasons and one of them is the Parent Work Time and Co-Working Space that is provided. There are tables downstairs on the outskirts of the play space for parents to work while kids play and socialize and get comfortable with being among new friends. Then there are also 3 other spaces upstairs outside of the play area that members can sign up to use for 3 hour increments 3x a week and then the Community Treehouse provides care providers to play with kiddos while parents work! Parents are always on site and will be beckoned to come and help kiddos with potty or diaper changing or if a little is really in need of mom or dad. The Parent Work Lounge's beautiful workspaces are equipped with Wi-Fi, Keurig's, printers and a quiet space to work on whatever the member deems work. This space has transformed lives for remotely working families.
Play Support Groups
Throughout the year there are various play support groups that are put on adding great value to Community Treehouse Members and LaPlata County community. Some of the groups include - Baby and Me classes for ages 0-6 months, Caterpillars for parents/care providers and kiddos up to 15 months, Infant Massage, Tumbling Tots music and movement class, special visitor events like first responders, yoga, parental support and mom groups, Music Together classes, summer water days and Treehouse Adventures in the community, seasonal parties and celebrations plus a 1x a month ladies night event. The groups have been added as needed and serve the needs of the community.
Parenting Classes
During the school year there are two parenting class sessions that are free to members 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring by different facilitators so new information is available each session.
A Place for You
If you have never been to the Treehouse call or email today! Check out the website and schedule a free tour by contacting 970-444-0873 or emailing bayfieldtreehouseprograms@gmail.com. Meet the warm and welcoming community, watch your kid make new friends, relax with a cup of tea or coffee - now is a great time to get involved.
Hope to see you there 🥰
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