Camp Colley
Traditional overnight camp in the Coconino National Forest offering outdoor activities for youth ages 8-15.
▌ Editor's read Camp Colley is an overnight camp for ages 8-15, managed by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the URL (apm.activecommunities.com/phoenix). The provided link leads to an activity search page for 'Camp Colley - Week 1', rather than a dedicated camp website, which limits the availability of detailed information. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the accessible page. The camp's ownership type is clearly municipal, given its affiliation with the City of Phoenix. Further research would require navigating the broader Phoenix Parks and Recreation website or contacting them directly to gather more specific operational details and safety protocols.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Colley 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: 20000 E Camp Colley Rd, Happy Jack, AZ 86024
- Phone: 602-262-6863
- Cost notes: USD. Cost not available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Colley
- What ages does Camp Colley accept?
- Camp Colley is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Camp Colley cost?
- Camp Colley doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost not available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Colley's hours?
- Camp Colley runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Colley?
- Camp Colley is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Colley provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Colley 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.
- Does Camp Colley offer transportation?
- Camp Colley provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Colley with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Colley.
- Camp Colley Overnight Summer Camp · Camp Colley, Happy Jack, Arizona · Ages 8–14 · $300/week