Estes Park Center Teen Camp
Estes Park Center Teen Camp offers day camp experiences for ages 13-17 at the YMCA of the Rockies, focusing on outdoor activities and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Estes Park Center Day Camp page, which includes information about the Teen Camp. The camp is operated by the YMCA of the Rockies, a non-profit organization. While the specific Teen Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of the Rockies as a whole is a recognized entity. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training, including CPR, First Aid, and activity-specific certifications. The program is a day camp for teenagers aged 13-17, offering activities like hiking, climbing, and team-building. Google reviews for 'YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center' show a strong average rating of 4.7 stars from over 10,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. Social media handles for the YMCA of the Rockies are @ymcarockies on Instagram and YMCARockies on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
Estes Park Center Teen Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 13–17
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO 80511
- Phone: (970) 586-3341
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Estes Park Center Teen Camp
- What ages does Estes Park Center Teen Camp accept?
- Estes Park Center Teen Camp is open to children ages 13–17. 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.
- What are Estes Park Center Teen Camp's hours?
- Estes Park Center Teen Camp runs 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Estes Park Center Teen Camp?
- Estes Park Center Teen Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Estes Park Center Teen Camp provide lunch?
- Estes Park Center Teen Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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