Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots
A 5-day introductory overnight camp for 9- and 10-year-olds, offering a taste of the Cheley Experience.
▌ Editor's read The Cheley Colorado Camps website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp was founded by Frank H. Cheley and has been operating for over 100 years, indicating a rich history and established program. Cheley Colorado Camps is a for-profit organization offering overnight programs. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4. Google reviews for 'Cheley Colorado Camps' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with common themes praising the transformative outdoor experiences, dedicated staff, and sense of community. Social media handles found on the site include @cheleycoloradocamps for Instagram and 'cheleycoloradocamps' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–10
Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–10
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 3460 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
- Phone: (970) 586-4244
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full session price: $1,650 USD for 5 days. Includes lodging, meals, and all on-camp activities.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (1 one-week), from Aug 11 to Aug 15.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Aug 11 – 15, 2026 · 1 week · $1,650
↗ What parents like
- Good for first-time campers
- Short session length (5 days)
↘ Watch for
- Only for 9 and 10-year-olds
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots
- What ages does Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots accept?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots is open to children ages 9–10. 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 - Marmots cost?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots publishes $2,310/week for the standard session. Full session price: $1,650 USD for 5 days. Includes lodging, meals, and all on-camp activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots's hours?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots 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 - Marmots accredited?
- Yes — Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 - Marmots?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots is operated by a private business, with 100 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 - Marmots provide lunch?
- Yes — Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Estes Park?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Marmots 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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