Cheley Colorado Camps
A traditional overnight summer camp in Estes Park, CO, with a focus on outdoor activities and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Cheley Colorado Camps' website loads successfully, providing access to information regarding their programs and operations. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their homepage. The camp was founded in 1916 by Frank H. Cheley, indicating over a century of operation. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'About Us' page, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. The website also mentions that all staff undergo background checks, as found in their 'Staff' section. Cheley Colorado Camps is an overnight program, offering a wide range of activities for campers. Their social media presence includes active Instagram (@cheleycolorado) and Facebook (@cheleycolorado) accounts.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1101916+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–17
Cheley Colorado Camps 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
- 110 (1916 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: 3940 CO-7, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
- Phone: 970-586-4244
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $7650 for 27-day session
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 16 to Aug 9.
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
- Session 2 Jul 14 – Aug 9, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,650
↗ What parents like
- Historic camp since 1921
- Focus on resiliency
- Beautiful mountain setting
↘ Watch for
- 27-day session required
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Cheley Colorado Camps
- What ages does Cheley Colorado Camps accept?
- Cheley Colorado Camps 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 cost?
- Cheley Colorado Camps publishes $1,913/week for the standard session. $7650 for 27-day session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Cheley Colorado Camps's hours?
- Cheley Colorado Camps 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 accredited?
- Yes — Cheley Colorado Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1916 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?
- Cheley Colorado Camps is operated by a private business, with 1916 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 provide lunch?
- Yes — Cheley Colorado Camps 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 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Estes Park?
- Cheley Colorado Camps 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.
Planning guides
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