Cheley Colorado Camps
A 27-day traditional overnight summer camp in Estes Park, Colorado, with a focus on outdoor adventure.
▌ Editor's read The Cheley Colorado Camps website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. Founded in 1921 by Frank H. Cheley, the camp has been operating for 105 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to youth development. It is a for-profit organization offering overnight programs for boys and girls. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 150 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and independence, the variety of activities, and the caring staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @cheleycoloradocamps and a Facebook page @CheleyColoradoCamps.
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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 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. equestrian 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: Equestrian
- Ages: 9–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1600 Fish Creek Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
- Phone: (970) 586-4244
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $7650 per 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
- 27-day immersive program
- Located in the Rocky Mountains
- Wide range of activities
↘ Watch for
- Long session commitment
- High tuition cost
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 per 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 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?
- Cheley Colorado Camps 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 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.
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