Local Resources For The 2022 Project 8P Family Retreat
The purpose of this retreat is to provide time for us to hang out as families and get to know another one and to give families the opportunity to be seen at the Neurogenetic Multidisciplinary Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Colorado on August 4-5. This will be a relaxed event. You can join in for as many of these events as you wish. Hotels, flights and transportation will be booked independently (see local hotel options below). Project 8p is working to bring the group daytime events and dinners/brunch to you free of charge.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, August 4th
Developmental Psychology – for those attending clinic
Friday, August 5th
Neurogenetic Clinic Day for those attending
- 5:00 PM – Welcome Dinner Hosted by Howland Family
Monday, August 8th
- 10:30 AM – 8,000 Steps for 8p Event
- Cherry Creek State Park – Cherry Creek Trail is paved
Sunday, August 7th
- 10:00 AM Denver Zoo
- 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205 – (720) 337-1400
- Meet at 10 AM at the entrance for pre-purchased tickets
- Red-Tailed Hawk Park
- 3701 E Hinsdale Way, Aurora, CO 80016
- Adaptive Playground with a splash pad
- We have shelter #3 reserved – the one closest to the splash pad. There are changing facilities and bathrooms.
- 5:00 PM – Dinner hosted by Moore Family
Saturday, August 6th
- 9:00 AM – Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 90205 – (303) 370-6000
- Meet at the entrance at 9 AM for complimentary tickets and wristbands
- 8p Family Retreat Members have special access to the Discovery Zone until 10:30 and discounts on food at the restaurant
- 5:00 PM – Dinner Hosted by Hickey Family
Local Hotel Options in Aurora
Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center
1 block from Children’s Hospital Colorado
Large outdoor pool open May-September, full restaurant and coffee shop
4 star hotel
Free shuttle to the hospital and back
Hyatt House Aurora
1 block from hospital
Breakfast included, free parking, small pool, bar with some food open 5-11 pm
3 star hotel
Springhill Suites by Marriot at Anschutz Medical Campus
Breakfast included, free parking, small pool, casual bar and lounge, no restaurant
3 star hotel
Other Resources and Helpful Information
Colorado Children’s Hospital
13123 E. 16th Ave, Aurora, CO
16 miles from the Denver International Airport
Transportation from Airport to Hospital: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Denver-Airport-DEN/Children-s-Hospital-Colorado
Colorado Children’s Hospital Travel Guide: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/your-visit/family-patient-resources/visiting-colorado/
Nearest Restaurants/Food:
Panera Bread – across E Colfax Ave from the hospital: 13100 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
IHOP – across E Colfax from the hospital: 13650 E Colfax Ave Suite L, Aurora, CO 80011
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill – across E Colfax from the hospital: 13650 E Colfax Ave K, Aurora, CO 80011
Sushi-Rama/Osaka Ramen Fitzsimons Aurora: 13650 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
Smashburger – Shops at Fitzsimons strip mall: 13700 E Colfax Ave K, Aurora, CO 80011
Chipotle Mexican Grill – Shops at Fitzsimons 13700 E Colfax Ave Unit A, Aurora, CO 80011
Nearest Grocery Store:
King Soopers
15109 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 343-0064
Open 6 AM – 11 PM daily
Nearest Walmart:
Walmart:
10400 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 537-9808
Nearest Target
Target :
14200 E Ellsworth Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 214-0114
Nearest Playground:
General’s Park: Landscaped recreation area with play equipment & picnic pavilions, plus paved trails & a pond.
1561 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045
Parks info: https://www.auroragov.org/things_to_do/parks__open_space___trails/park_listing
