Cheley Colorado Camps - Second Term
A 27-day traditional overnight summer camp in the Colorado Rockies, focused on outdoor adventure and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Cheley Colorado Camps operates as an overnight camp in Estes Park, Colorado, and has been continuously running since 1916, founded by Frank H. Cheley. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to over 200 health and safety standards. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews average 4.9 stars across 197 reviews, with many praising the camp's positive impact on children's independence and outdoor skills. The camp offers a wide range of activities including horseback riding, hiking, climbing, and crafts. 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 1101916+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–17
Cheley Colorado Camps - Second 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
- 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: 3460 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
- Phone: (970) 586-4244
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full session price: $7650 for 27 days. Includes lodging, meals, and all on-camp activities.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 14 to Aug 9.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 2 Jul 14 – Aug 9, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,650
↗ What parents like
- Located in the Rocky Mountains
- Century-long tradition (since 1921)
- Focus on outdoor adventure
↘ Watch for
- Expensive weekly cost
- Long session length (27 days)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Cheley Colorado Camps - Second Term
- What ages does Cheley Colorado Camps - Second Term accept?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Second 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 - Second Term cost?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Second Term publishes $1,913/week for the standard session. Full session price: $7650 for 27 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 - Second Term's hours?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Second 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 - Second Term accredited?
- Yes — Cheley Colorado Camps - Second Term 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 - Second Term?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Second Term 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 - Second Term provide lunch?
- Yes — Cheley Colorado Camps - Second Term 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 - Second Term compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Estes Park?
- Cheley Colorado Camps - Second 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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