Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term
Cheley Colorado Camps offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience in Estes Park, focusing on outdoor...
▌ Editor's read Cheley Colorado Camps, established in 1921 by Frank H. Cheley, has been operating for 105 years, offering a traditional overnight camp experience in Estes Park, Colorado. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is favorable for supervision and individualized attention. Cheley Colorado Camps has a strong online presence, with a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 170 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the transformative experiences and supportive environment. The camp is privately owned and operated as a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @cheleycoloradocamps on Instagram and 'cheleycoloradocamps' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1921105+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–17
Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1921 (105 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 3460 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
- Phone: (970) 586-4244
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: First Term (27 days) tuition is $7650.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 16 to Jul 12.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 16 – Jul 12, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,650
↗ What parents like
- Over 100 years of experience
- Located in the Rocky Mountains
↘ Watch for
- Registration portal currently down
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term
- What ages does Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term accept?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term is open to children ages 9–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term cost?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term publishes $1,913/week for the standard session. First Term (27 days) tuition is $7650. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term's hours?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term accredited?
- Yes — Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 105 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term is operated by a private business, with 105 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term provide lunch?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Estes Park?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - First Term is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Estes Park that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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