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P a r e n t n d b o o k Ha C opy rig ht © 2021 by C hel e y C ol or a d o C amps
1921
Our
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History
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100 Summers of Youth Development
Mission
“We build the lasting
character and resiliency of
young people, creating unique
life experiences in a
challenging and nurturing
natural environment.”
summer camp units are housed on these Camp Overview
three properties. The massive lodges and cozy
W
cabins of the 20s and 30s have been carefully hy four weeks? It takes that long
A
s a young man, Frank H. Cheley’s maintained, providing a legacy of rich memories to unwind, get in shape, and do
dream was to help boys enter for the children, grandchildren and great something that makes this experience one to
into manhood while experiencing grandchildren of those early campers. remember. Campers often say they feel more
the great outdoors. His work with the YMCA The Cheley family has been steadfast in alive, more connected and more themselves at
convinced him that youth learn best through upholding the philosophy of camp life that Cheley, whether they’re coaxing friends up a
firsthand experiences, particularly under the Frank envisioned. Following Frank’s death in steep mountain pass or riding horseback down
direction of dedicated adult leaders. Ninety- 1941, son Jack and his wife, Sis, led Cheley for a rocky trail. You learn about trust and support
nine years later, these basic principles are still 40 years before entrusting its leadership to son, because you give it to one another when it
the foundation for our work with young people Don and his wife, Carole. Today, Cheley is run by counts. A rich history and great people are a
at Cheley. the two oldest of the fourth generation, Jeff and big part of what makes the Cheley Experience
Frank put his dreams into action in 1921, when Brooke. what it is today – a truly meaningful and unique
he opened Bear Lake Trail School – An Alpine youth development experience.
Summer Camp for Boys— on the shores of Bear
Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Most of Fun Plus©
all, he wanted the boys to become good sports-
O
ur goal is to send campers home
men, which he described as “self-propelled,
feeling good about who they are. To do
independent individuals with real character and
this, we focus on Fun-Plus, age-appropriate
personality.” These leadership training summer
challenges. Fun-Plus is consideration for others
camps became very popular and in 1926, “vig-
and personal growth. As a result, our Fun-Plus
orous girls” were welcomed to Chipeta, named
concept, originated by Frank Cheley in 1921, is
after the Queen of the Utes, wife of Chief Ouray.
truly a Cheley trademark.
Camp moved to the Land O’ Peaks property
in 1927, and in 1941, Frank opened the Boys’
and Girls’ Trail’s End camps. Today all eight
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A Family
Business The 3rd, 4th,
and 5th Generations
Jeff Cheley Brooke Cheley-Klebe
Director Director of Camper and Parent Services
Jeff is part of the fourth generation of camp Brooke is part of the fourth generation of
leadership with his sister, Brooke. He has a camp leadership with her brother, Jeff. She
B.A. in business from the University of Texas graduated from the University of Colorado
Back Row L–R: Ellie Klebe, Erika Cheley, Hayden Cheley, Jeff Cheley, Brooke Cheley-Klebe, Kurt Klebe, Samantha Klebe
at Austin. Jeff started as a camper at age with a degree in communications. Brooke was Front Row L–R: Jackson Cheley, Harrison Cheley, Kate Klebe, Carole Cheley, Don Cheley
nine and was a counselor and unit director. a camper for nine summers and a counselor
He is an active volunteer with the American for four before joining the year-round team.
Camp Association, the Western Association of As a former competitor in freestyle skiing,
Independent Camps, and serves on the boards an Ironman triathlete and a graduate of Counseling & Support
of the Estes Park Health Foundation and the the National Outdoor Leadership School Our Staff
Denver Area Boy Scouts of America. Jeff and his in Patagonia, Brooke brings a wealth of
wife, Erika, live in Cherry Hills Village with their knowledge to the backcountry program of We invest a lot of energy in recruiting and training our staff, and it shows. In annual evaluations,
three sons: Jackson, Harrison, and Hayden. Cheley. She lives in Denver with her husband, our counselors consistently receive high marks from campers and parents, who describe them
When Jeff is not chasing his boys around the Kurt, and their daughters, Ellie, Kate and as friendly, happy, knowledgeable, caring, and fun to be around. Campers grow to love their
house, he enjoys playing golf, skiing, cycling, or Sam. Brooke enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling, counselors, cooks, nurses, bus drivers, and the rest of the staff part of The Cheley Experience.
taking a Sunday afternoon nap. and spending time with family. They all contribute to the feeling of community that is so prevalent at Cheley.
We refer to our staff as Youth Development Professionals. They are young adults who have
completed at least one year of college or equivalent. Our ten-day staff training covers safety and
risk management issues; team building; counseling, programming, and teaching skills. Chosen
Don and Carole Cheley for their love of the outdoors and working with youth, our counselors are tuned into young
Director Emeriti people and enjoy playing a part in their development.
Don attended Colorado College and Menlo College, graduating with a B.A. in business. Don is Typically, over half of our staff members return to camp the following summer. This continuity
an active volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, the American Camping Foundation, the encourages greater expertise and further development of skills and knowledge of The Cheley
American Camp Association, and First National Bank of Estes Park. During the summer, you can find Experience. Many staff members were Cheley campers, which gives them a valuable perspective
Don driving around camp in his pickup truck checking on activities, campers, and the facilities. He as camp counselors. From cooks to camp directors, our camp staff spends their summers
may be sweeping a porch, cutting down a tree, or fixing a vacuum. residing at camp, creating a vital, close-knit camp community.
Carole is Don’s wife and has worked at Cheley for over 25 years. She has a B.A. in fine arts and
a M.A. in Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado and was a teacher and school Staff members must submit an application and three references, complete two interviews,
counselor for 10 years before joining Cheley. She enjoys traveling, yoga, taking pictures, reading and undergo a criminal background check, and complete a sexual abuse training prior to arriving
getting to know the campers. at camp for staff training. International staff are hired through camp staffing agencies and are
screened and interviewed in their home countries prior to their interview with Cheley. Most
counselors have First Aid and CPR certifications, and at least one staff member taking campers
on overnights or into the backcountry has Wilderness First Aid or higher.
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Our Camp is divided into eight units,
according to age and gender, at
three properties: Land O'Peaks,
Health & Wellness
Ages & Units Trail's End Ranch for Boys and Trail's
End Ranch for Girls.
Health Centers
We have a team of nurses, four health centers, and often have a doctor on site as well. We work
LOP LOP
with Estes Park Health if additional treatment is needed. We will call you if your camper has been
taken to the doctor/hospital, receives a prescription, or spends the night in the health center. If your
LAND O'PEAKS LAND O'PEAKS camper has an emergency or requires external medical care, a phone call home will occur the same
day unless it is after 9:00 pm in the camper’s home time zone, in which case a phone call will occur
Girls' Camp Boys' Camp the following morning.
Lower Chipeta (LC): Ages 9–11 Lower Ski Hi (LSH): Ages 9–11
"Chi-peta" "Lower Sky High"
Medications
Chipeta (C): Ages 12–14 Ski Hi (SH): Ages 12–14
"Sky High" Our health centers are stocked with standard over the counter medications, so there is no need
Senior Chipeta (SC): Ages 14–17 to send these items. All medications sent to camp must be in original packaging with prescription
Haiyaha (H): Ages 14–17 and must be listed on the Healthcare Provider Form. Over the counter medications, vitamins/
"High-yAhh-Hah" supplements, along with dosage and time taken, must also be listed on the Healthcare Provider
TE
Form. Please do not send medications or supplements if it is something the camper can do without
while they are at camp. Medications are not allowed in cabins.
TRAIL'S END
Campers may carry inhalers and Epi-Pens with them. If they require these items, please send a
Girls' Trail's End (GTE) & Boys' Trail's End (BTE) spare to be kept in the health center. If campers wear contact lenses, they should bring an extra pair
and/or a pair of glasses.
Located 12 miles east of Land O’Peaks in Glen Haven. Ages 12–17.
Emergency Procedures
CILTs
Campers in Leadership Training Cheley has risk management, emergency and crisis response plans in place to endeavor to prepare
and respond in the event of incidents or events occurring on or off Cheley property. Parents and
CILTs are rising 11th or 12th graders. They submitted a lengthy application and have been voted guardians will be notified within a reasonable length of time after an event, as our first priority is the
in the previous summer by their peers. CILTs are notified of their status in the fall. well-being of all campers and staff.
Accreditation & Licensing Head Lice Altitude Concerns
We check all campers for head lice upon Our climate is dry with very low humidity,
We are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), the only camp accrediting
their arrival at camp. Please check your necessitating lip balm, lotion and sunscreen. Our
organization in the United States. We are licensed by the Colorado Department of Human
camper’s head before sending them to elevation is 8,200 feet and some campers may
Services. We are a member of the Western Association of Independent Camps, the International
camp and let us know if you find and treat experience altitude sickness – typically headache
Camping Foundation, and Leave No Trace.
any lice. If we find that your camper has and loss of appetite. The best way to combat this
head lice, we will contact you. is to drink water, eat regular meals, and rest.
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Preparing Paperwork Needed
For Camp Dates All forms are due by May 1. If you have questions, please contact Peggy. These forms are required by
regulatory agencies and support us in providing a tailored experience for your child.
First Term 2021: You will need to complete the following online forms:
Payments Tuesday, June 15 to Sunday, July 11 • Online heath history information
Payments may be made by check or credit card • Upload copy of insurance card
and payment plans are available. • Print Healthcare Provider Form and upload once it has been signed by camper’s doctor
Second Term 2021: • Parent/Camper Information Form: This helps us prepare for your camper and is vital for our
Discounts Tuesday, July 13 to Sunday, Aug. 8 staff to provide a quality experience. Even if your child has attended Cheley for years, new
staff use this form to get to know your camper and tailor his/her experience.
If you register before November 1st for Summer • Travel Information Form: We need this to plan for your child’s arrival and departure. Please fill
Camp, you will receive a $200 early-bird this out as soon as you know your travel plans so that we can suggest flights to other families
discount. Siblings, not including the first child, Summer Camp
receive a $150 discount for Summer Camp and in your area.
$50 for Quarter B-4. Cancellation Fees • Camp Store Form: Must be complete for your camper to charge treats and purchases.
• 2 Letters of Introduction (new campers only)
Waitlists Before Jan. 1 $300 (per term)
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first- January 1 $500 Camp Store Electronics
served basis until all units are full. Once a unit The store is open every day but Sunday, in the Campers are not allowed to keep cell phones
is full, a waitlist is created in the order that we February 1 $700
morning for supplies and in the afternoon for (acceptable for travel and must be turned
receive the application/deposit. March 1 $900 treats. You may set a spending limit for your in upon arrival), iPods, MP3 players, tablets,
camper. Stores do not accept cash. Your credit Kindles, or Apple watches. We have become
April 1 $1,200 card will be billed at the end of the summer. more aware of the benefits campers receive
Scholarships
May 1 Full Tuition when they unplug and learn to connect with
Camp scholarships may be available through one another. Many of our campers comment
A Thousand Summers (previously, the JACF).
Things to Leave at Home
about how nice it is to take a break from social
Please contact them for more information at Please don’t bring iPods, MP3 players, tablets. media and constant communication. Please
(720) 981-2532 or www.cheleyfoundation.org. Kindles, Apple watches, televisions, computers, have your camper leave these at home rather
Gameboys, fireworks, expensive watches and than bringing them to camp and turning them
jewelry, expensive cameras, weapons, hunting in with their valuables. Campers may bring
Cabinmate Requests
knives, food, treats, one-of-a-kind items such digital cameras, but will not be able to download
Campers are allowed only ONE cabin request as special t-shirts/family treasures, tobacco/ photos, so they need enough memory cards for
per summer, made online on the Cabin Request e-cigarettes, drugs/alcohol, or pets. Cell phones
Form. Cabin requests must be mutual. The other the term.
camper's parents must make the request in may be used for travel, but will be collected.
their camper's registration as well. International Campers
Laundry
In 2019, we welcomed campers from 14
Label Everything Laundry is done once a week, so quantities of different countries! Our primary contact with
Put your camper’s name on EVERYTHING with clothing listed are sufficient to last two weeks. international parents during camp is by email,
labels or a permanent marker. This is vital to the Please send clothing labeled with your campers but we will call you if the need arises. We will
success of returning items to campers during name that can be washed in large commercial scan and email outgoing camper letters to you
laundry and when items are lost. washers and dryers so that you will receive them in a timely manner.
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Late Arrivals
Arrival at Camp
The Cheley Experience has a distinct beginning, middle and end, and it is difficult for us to
accommodate campers who need to arrive at camp after our start date. If your camper needs to
arrive late, please contact Peggy (peggy@cheley.com) as soon as possible. There is a $175 fee for
special trips to and from the airport to cover fuel and staff time.
By Car What to Expect the First Few Days
Cheley is located 75 miles northwest of Denver and is about a two-hour drive from Denver. The first day of camp is spent getting to know the campers and staff in your cabin or wagon
Please plan to arrive at Land O’Peaks or Trail’s End properties between 1:00-4:00 pm. We and unit, while learning about Cheley Camps. Wednesday is Orientation Day and campers will
cannot accommodate arrivals prior to 1:00 pm as we are having staff meetings. When you learn about program offerings, get to know campers and staff in their unit, and more about
arrive, you will be directed to park and can help your camper settle in his/her cabin/wagon and camp life in general. Program activities run on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the first week.
meet the counselors. Please take your camper and all medication, including over the counter
medication, to the Health Center to check in.
Valuables
By Plane
Any valuables brought to camp are kept in a locked safe for the duration of the term. Campers
Campers should arrive at Denver International Airport (DEN) between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on should bring no more than $40 in travel money with them. PLEASE LIMIT THE NUMBER OF
Tuesday, June 15th (First Term) or Tuesday, July 13th (Second Term). Please do not schedule VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS THAT YOUR CAMPERS BRING TO CAMP.
flights before 8:00 am. If you need to schedule a flight outside of our arrival window, please
contact Peggy prior to booking the flight. Please pack an empty water bottle in your camper’s
backpack. We like to begin hydrating them as soon as they arrive.
Campers will be met as they deplane by a Cheley staff member wearing a red Cheley staff shirt
Hotels in Estes Park
with a blue kerchief and a clipboard. If your camper is traveling as an Unaccompanied Minor,
Please see our website for a list of suggested hotels under Current Families/Forms & Mailings.
note that on your travel form. List a “Cheley Representative” if possible. If they need a name,
We recommend booking early as hotels tend to fill up fast in the summer!
use “Brooke Cheley-Klebe.”
Staff members will gather a group of campers and escort them on the train to the main
terminal. Our luggage team will bring luggage to “Home Base” to be collected. Label all
checked baggage with the yellow bag tags that you will receive by mail in May. When we have
enough campers to fill a chartered bus, we will load the bus and send it to camp. Campers
should bring $15 cash for snacks. We will have your camper call you at some point during
the airport greeting process. The bus fee is $40 each way and will be billed to your camper’s
account.
By Bus
If your camper will be meeting us at the Denver International Airport (DEN) to take the bus
to camp, contact our Travel Coordinator (travel@cheley.com) the week before the term starts
to confirm arrival time and location. The bus fee is $40 each way and will be billed to your
camper’s account.
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A Typical Day
Monday – Saturday Sunday
Homesickness 6:45 AM
7:30 AM
Rise and shine, get ready for the day
Breakfast in the dining hall
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
Rise and shine
Breakfast in the dining hall
8:30 AM Program groups meet for all-day, 9:00 AM Free time to play games and hang
multi-day, and half-day programs out with friends
M issing home may be a part of adjusting
to life away from home for your camper.
It’s a normal, predictable adjustment response
NOON Lunch on the trail or in the dining 11:00 AM Chapel (a non-religious service)
hall NOON Lunch in the dining hall
as campers shift from family to cabin/wagon
1:00 PM Rest hour (for in-camp programs) 1:30 PM Sign up for weekly program
as their primary group. The transition can be a Birthdays at Cheley
challenge with a built-in opportunity. Symptoms 2:00 PM Afternoon activities or continuation 3:00 PM Activities such as Play Day and All
may include stomach ache, headache or loss of of all-day programs Camp
Campers celebrating a birthday at camp
appetite, but the core issue is adjustment to a 4:30 PM Visit the store, shower, free time
will have a cake at dinner to share 5:30 PM Cookout
new environment.
with their table. They may receive one 6:00 PM Dinner in the dining hall or around 7:00 PM Evening campfire
birthday care package – please do not the campfire on overnights
Our program is designed to anticipate the 8:00 PM Vespers, songs and taps
include food or money.
immediate relocation needs of all campers 7:00 PM Evening campfire, songs and taps
within the first few hours of arrival. Counselors 9:30 PM Sweet dreams (staggered by unit)
9:30 PM Sweet dreams (staggered by unit)
get campers involved with others and redirect
their attention to camp activities, which helps
campers get off to a good start. Meeting Cabins, Wagons, and Boathouses
homesickness head on in a healthy way is a
great step in moving toward adulthood. You can Most cabins sleep 10-18 campers and two-three staff members. Cabins have bunk beds, dressers, and
help by assuring campers that you know they space for hanging clothes (a few hangers are provided per camper). Suitcases are stored within the
can make it and will be fine, and that you will unit until the end of the term. Wagons at the Trail’s End Ranches sleep 4 campers and have drawers,
be waiting with open arms and a big hug at the and storage space. Each wagon has a Wagon Mama/Papa staff member, who is responsible for those
end of the term. Set your child up for success by campers. All units have an indoor boathouse (bathroom) with flush toilets and private stalls, private
allowing him/her to commit to the entire term. shower stalls, sinks, and cubbies for shower supplies. Food is not allowed in cabins/wagons because we
Please don’t make “deals” with your child that don’t want wildlife visiting!
he/she may leave the experience early if he/she
is unhappy. Cabin Clean Up
are usually having a great time. It is important There is a scheduled time each day for campers to clean their cabins. This includes making beds, tidying
You may initially receive some lonely letters
to give kids a chance to work things out on their up belongings, emptying the trash, and sweeping.
from your camper, describing how he/she
misses you. Be patient. Such letters indicate own, supported by our staff. This helps them
that kids are working through the adjustment build confidence and self-reliance. Know that Evening Program (Campfire)
process. And remember the time lag with mail. homesickness rarely persists, and if it does, we Each unit has a campfire counselor who plans evening programs and special events. Activities may
By the time news hits your doorstep, campers will work with you to problem-solve together. include stories, games, scavenger hunts, square dances, talent shows, songs and s’mores around the
campfire, and more.
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Activities
C ampers choose activities on a weekly
basis, selecting programs that interest
them. There are a ton of activities at
camp! Prior experience is not required
for any program, though some have age
limits. Campers participating in hiking
and backpacking should be physically fit
and be able to be active all day at high
elevation. We encourage campers to try a
wide variety of activities and we don’t force
them to participate in activities they are not
The Code of Living Trigger Bill comfortable with.
At the start of camp, each camper helps to Trigger Bill is our cowboy philosopher and All activities contain some degree of
create a unit Code of Living, a personal code of you can find his words of wisdom in lodges, risk. Safety is a priority in our programing
honor that everyone in the unit agrees to follow. dining halls, and in the Trigger Bill quote book, and we work hard to minimize any risks
Striving for ideals such as fair play, honesty, available in the store. Legend has it that the across the board. Please review the Cheley
enthusiasm and good character is a priority at outline of Trigger Bill can be seen among the Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks
Cheley Colorado Camps – and so is having fun. aspen trees as you drive up the driveway at Land and Release and Indemnity Agreement.
O’Peaks.
Kerchiefs
Campers and staff participate in the Blue
Kerchief (BK) Ceremony near the start of camp.
Campers agree to the Code of Living that
was created and are presented with a Blue | page 14
Kerchief to signify the importance of, and their
commitment to, the Code of Living. Campers
wear light blue kerchiefs, staff wear dark blue,
and CILTs wear yellow. We wear our kerchiefs
with pride and put them in a special place in our
cabins or wagons. They are worn on Sundays
at Chapel, and at special all camp events. Any
recognitions such as patches, pins, buttons, and
special camp memorabilia may be put on the
kerchief. If a camper is not living up to the Code
of Living, the unit director and Boys’/Girls’ Camp
director may withdraw their kerchief until he/she
proves that he/she is a good citizen and regains
the right to wear the kerchief.
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Out of Camp In Camp
Activities Activities
Hiking Swimming Horseback Riding Ropes Course
We offer at least 48 hikes per week for beginners Campers may have the opportunity to visit the Ring rides, working with the colt training On our low ropes course, campers work in small
to experts to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park pool or the beach at Union Reservoir program, and Little Ranchers. We have 140 groups, with a challenge and a timetable and
other areas. Learn to hike at altitude and follow in Longmont. horses, five riding rings and numerous trails. must work together to come up with a plan. The
Leave No Trace guidelines for how to enjoy the Helmets are required and provided. low ropes course is comprised of a variety of
experience while preserving the trails for future Mountain Biking activities that include webbing, swinging ropes
generations. Early Breakfast Hikes (EBs), allow We use Specialized mountain bikes, which Sports and balancing logs. Challenge yourself above
you to complete a longer hike in one day by are purchased new each summer. We teach Basketball, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, football, the ground at our high ropes course. Harnesses
leaving early in the morning. proper bike riding form and technique to aerobics, running, relays, games, ultimate and helmets are required and provided.
aspiring and seasoned riders on day trips and Frisbee, dance, yoga, and more.
Backpacking overnights of up to three days. Campers learn
Backpacking trips range from one to four nights, bike maintenance and can try their hand at the Crafts
carry all necessary gear and food, and cook Cheley Challenge- biking up our long, steep Woodshop, ceramics, jewelry making, tie dye,
meals at their campsite. driveway- upon returning to camp! Helmets are leather work, mosaics, painting, paper crafts,
required and provided. copper enameling, and more.
Horseback Riding
Sign up for all-day trail rides and two to four- Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Target Sports
day horsepacking trips. Helmets are required We offer day trips to Union Reservoir in Riflery uses air rifles in lower units and .22 rifles
and provided. Longmont. We work with Rocky Mountain in older units. Learn how to aim from a prone
Paddleboard to provide this program. position and move up to sitting and standing
Climbing as you master the technique. Eye and ear
Our technical climbing and Via Ferrata program Fly Fishing protection are required and provided. In archery,
is run by Kent Mountain Adventure Center Campers can spend a morning or afternoon arm guards are required and provided.
(KMAC). We offer climbing around Estes Park. fishing at various locations.
Helmets are required and provided. Climbing
Whitewater Rafting We offer technical outdoor climbing on our
Outcamping Campers ages 12 and up can sign up for a day property at Christmas Tree Rock. All technical
We transport small groups to beautiful of rafting on the Poudre River in Fort Collins. climbing is run by Kent Mountain Adventure
campsites on our property for two and three- We work with Wanderlust Adventures and they Center (KMAC). Campers can try a variety of
day outcamps. Campers and staff cook all provide all the gear, including life jackets and difficulty levels at our indoor climbing wall.
meals, learn how to build a fire, pitch a tent helmets, and guides take our campers and staff Helmets are required and provided.
and build a shelter. Other activities may include on a fun river adventure.
hikes, Frisbee and other sports, a dirty derby, Fishing
and relaxing in a hammock. Campers age 13 and Spend a half day relaxing by our beautiful,
up are invited to do a 24-hour solo experience. spring-fed, well-stocked pond. When you catch
Counselors are nearby and check in periodically. a trout, bring it to the kitchen and they will
prepare it for you for dinner! We also offer fly
fishing.
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Program Recognitions Citizenship Recognitions
Many of our programs offer recognitions. Recognition books are available for each camper with The following recognitions cannot be worked on with a specific plan. It is up to each camper to
checklists to work on. Patches are typically earned during the term as long as the camper starts early bring out the best in him/herself. This includes being kind to all fellow campers, always doing
and is committed to completing it. Otherwise, it can take more than one term to earn a patch. The your best, being enthusiastic, participating fully, and following the Code of Living. A vote is taken
first step of a patch is the basics and the second level combines the basic knowledge with the ability by all campers and staff in each unit at the end of the term for who they believe has consistently
to perform well in the activity. Patch holders are expected to continue their leadership in these skill exemplified the Code of Living. These recognitions are presented at the Recognition Campfires.
areas if they are on program in that area.
The recognitions are as follows:
We offer the following program patches: • The Silver Coup: Lower Chipeta and Lower Ski Hi
• Horsemanship: Riding Patch (all units) • The Silver Spurs: Ski Hi and Chipeta
• Hiking: Chipmunk or Mountaineering Patch (all units) • The Gold Key: Haiyaha and Senior Chipeta
• Outcamping: Outcamping Patch (all units) • The Driver of the Covered Wagon: Junior level Trail’s End units
• Backpacking: Backpacking Patch (all units except Lower Ski Hi and Lower Chipeta) • The Top Hand: Senior level Trail’s End units
• Mountain Bikin: Mountain Biking Patch (BTE, GTE, Senior Chipeta, Haiyaha)
• Climbing: Spider Patch (Lower Ski Hi & Lower Chipeta)
We also offer participation patches:
• On the Trail Patch: for spending a certain number of days out of camp over the term. (BTE &
GTE, Ski Hi & Chipeta)
• Pinecone Patch: for participation in a variety of activities (Chipeta & Ski Hi)
• Circle of Stars: for participation in a variety of activities (Lower Ski Hi & Lower Chipeta)
Archery: White, black, blue, red and gold pins based on scores.
Riflery: Young Specialist, Prone Specialist, Sitting Specialist, Standing Specialist, Kneeling
Specialist. Master Patch is earned after competing all four levels of each award.
Gold Spurs: Campers in Haiyaha, Senior Chipeta, Boys’ Trail’s End and Girls’ Trail’s End can earn
Gold Spurs through top achievement and ability in all camp skills, typically over at least three
terms. Gold Spurs are awarded after meeting qualifications in all of these areas: horsemanship
(Riding Patch), backpacking (Backpacker Patch), mountaineering and hiking (Mountaineers Patch),
handicrafts (must have completed projects in two different craft areas), mountain biking (Mountain
Biking Patch) or outcamping (Outcamping Patch) and in-camp skills and general sports (Riflery
Prone Specialist IV and Archery Red Arrow from 15 yards).
We offer work toward Boy Scout patches. Campers can complete: Wilderness Survival,
Horsemanship, Hiking, Leatherworking, Wood Carving, and Riflery, get close to completing Cycling
(except the 50-mile ride requirement), and do about half of Backpacking and Camping. Campers
need to bring the blue merit badge card to camp and Jeff Cheley will sign off when completed. It’s
the camper’s responsibility to get the paperwork completed and signed. We recommend focusing
on no more than one or two badges per term.
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Chapel
P
Chapel is a celebration of personal insights and arents cannot, in 2021, visit for Chapel
Final
shared experiences. It is not religious, but has a on the third Sunday and bring a picnic
spiritual and motivational atmosphere. Campers lunch to share with your camper. We do not allow
may share readings or music, or join the choir. visitors on any other days as it is disruptive to the
Vespers
Vespers is held on Sunday nights and is a
peaceful time to watch the sun set, write in your
"Edwelweiss"
lyrics
camp program.
Final Weekend
For 2021, parents are not invited to join us for
Weekend
journal, share inspirational readings, and feel the Final Weekend. Campers will not be allowed to
Schedule
power and beauty of the mountains. Edelweiss, edelweiss
leave camp until Sunday.
Every morning you greet me
Play Day Small and white Tipping/Gifts
Play Day is the first Sunday and includes special
for
Clean and bright Cheley staff are hired and trained as youth
colors, cheers and games to rally camp spirit and development professionals. As part of our code
encourage team building.
You look happy to meet me
of ethics, all camp staff members agree to
Blossom of snow fairness by not accepting tips or gifts.
All Camp Campfire
Summer
May you bloom and grow
All Camp Campfire is the second Sunday. The Bloom and grow forever
entire camp has a cookout at Woods Kitchen
before watching the horses retreat at Chapel. Edelweiss, edelweiss
Camp
After a dance party, we meet at the Pavilion Bless my homeland forever
where the campfire counselors host a fun
evening. Each unit prepares a song/skit and
performs for the camp. Check out some past
2021
performances on our YouTube channel.
Coming
Soon...
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W e have four dining halls: Ski Hi for
boys and support staff, Chipeta
for girls, and one at each of the Trail’s End
By Car
Please pick up your camper and depart between 6:00am – 8:00am on Sunday.
Ranches. After singing thanks, we serve
our meals family style. Manners and polite
conversation are encouraged and meal times
are relaxed. Breakfast always includes cereal By Plane
before the hot items, and we serve dessert at
dinner. Sundays are special with homemade We are a two-hour drive by bus from Denver International Airport (DEN). Campers should schedule
granola, fruit and yogurt for breakfast, and departures from 8:00 am- 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 11 or August 8. We leave for the airport at least
a hearty lunch before an evening cookout. four hours before departures, so please do not schedule flights before 8:00 am or after 3:00 pm.
Campers participate in helping to cook meals If you need a flight outside of these times, please contact us before booking.
while out of camp.
Our staff helps campers check baggage and check in for flights, escorts them through security,
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are accompanies them on the train to the terminal, waits at the gate with them until flights board.
always available, along with soy/almond milk.
Contact us if your camper has special dietary Campers will be given $15 cash for snacks and travel. The bus fee is $40 each way and will be billed
concerns. to your camper’s account.
By Bus
If your camper is taking the bus to Denver International Airport, contact our Travel Coordinator
(travel@cheley.com) the week before the term ends to confirm arrival time and the location of
Home Base. The bus charge is $40 each way and will be billed to your camper’s account.
Early Departures
The Cheley Experience has a distinct beginning, middle and end and it is difficult for us to
accommodate campers who need leave camp early. If your camper needs to leave early, contact
Peggy as soon as possible.
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Cheley/Children’s Hospital Burn Camp
A Thousand Summers (previously the JACF)
Cheley/Children’s Hospital Burn Camp hosted at Cheley every August since 1984 for burn survivors
A Thousand Summers (previously The John Austin Cheley Foundation) funds need-based from all over the world. Together, they experience eight days of the Cheley magic with their peers.
camperships for high-potential youth to attend wilderness summer camps that positively impact The program includes hiking, backpacking, technical climbing, horseback riding, crafts, fishing,
youth development. A Thousand Summers was established in 1989 to honor the memory of John evening campfires, song and games, sports and more.
Austin (Jack) Cheley, and to help fulfill his dream of making camp available to deserving youth who
could not otherwise afford it. Camperships are available at eight camps across the United States. Cheley staff members provide the camp program and counseling expertise, while the Children’s
For more information or to donate, visit their website. Hospital team provides expertise in burn injuries and emotional/social issues. In addition,
firefighters from Denver and Estes Park and burn nurses from other countries join the staff to help
You can donate items that your camper has outgrown- boots, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc. by provide a spectacular experience for everyone. All campers attend on scholarship, thanks to the
leaving them in the office at the end of the term or mailing them to camp. Please cross out your fundraising efforts of many compassionate groups and individuals. Learn more here.
camper’s name so that we don’t confuse them with Lost and Found and return them to you!
Spring and Fall Discovery
AUGUST 9-14, 2021
Each spring and fall, we serve as an outdoor education center. We serve public and private schools
Quarter B-4 and take students out of the city and into the great outdoors where amazing things happen,
including a special bonding among camp participants. Educational programming is a major
Quarter B-4 Camp is for campers age 7-10 years old. Pikas are ages 7-8 and Marmots are ages 9-10.
component of the camp. Students take day hikes and study beaver pond life, biology, mountain
It is co-ed, with separate housing for each group and gender. Our goal is to introduce campers to
safety, geology, and flora and fauna. Some groups set off on five-day backpacking trips. Evening
summer camp and to The Cheley Experience by giving them the opportunity to try many of the
times include visits from the Mountain Man, slide shows from Rocky Mountain National Park,
programs we offer during our traditional summer camp program. Register online!
history, games, songs, and nature walks. For more information, contact Alyse.
AUGUST 9-14, 2021 Registration for 2022
Family Camp The easiest way to secure your spot for 2022 is to register during Final Weekend! We use a staggered
enrollment system, which will be updated on our website when available. Near the start of camp
Cheley has offered a week-long Family Camp in August since 1985. Families with children age
in 2021, we will also finalize our dates for 2022 (including, Summer Camp, Quarter B-4, and Family
six and older can experience our five-day Family Camp, located at the Trail’s End Ranch for Boys.
Camp). Applications are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Although it's impossible to
Activities include day hikes, horseback riding in the ring and on trails, technical climbing, fishing,
generalize as it changes each year, some units fill sooner than others. Quarter B-4 and Family Camp
crafts, target sports, games, Kids Camp for the younger campers, and more. Evening campfires are
also tend to fill quite quickly. We try our very best to accommodate every camper. That being said,
a favorite with family skits, songs, creative program reports and hilarious fun. Spaces fill quickly, so
we rarely recommend waiting to enroll. For more information about our availability, please contact
contact Peggy today to register!
our Enrollment Manager, Peggy.
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office@cheley.com Directions to Cheley Camps
from Estes Park, CO
LOWER CHIPETA, CHIPETA, SENIOR CHIPETA, LOWER SKI HI, SKI HI, & HAIYAHA
To Land O’Peaks (LOP)
From Denver and Boulder: Turn left at first light in Estes Park on Hwy 7. Go 4 miles and turn left on
Fish Creek Way. Veer right to dirt road and continue past Fish Creek Ranch. Take the next left and go
through the Cheley arch.
From Loveland: Turn left at the first stop light in Estes Park. Pass Twin Owls Hotel and veer right
onto Hwy 7, before the light. Go four miles and turn left on Fish Creek Way. Veer right to dirt road
and continue past Fish Creek Ranch. Take the next left and go through the Cheley arch.
GIRLS' TRAIL'S END
To GTE
SUMMER OFFICE WINTER OFFICE In Glen Haven, turn left after the General Store and cross the bridge on Fox Creek Road. Take a left
(Land O'Peaks: 5/16 - 8/31) (9/1 - 5/15) at both forks and follow the road 1.6 miles to the end of the road. Please drive very slowly.
PO Box 1170 PO Box 6525
3960 Fish Creek Road 601 Steele Street
Estes Park, CO 80517 Denver, CO 80206 BOYS' TRAIL'S END
To BTE
Phone: (970) 586-4244 Phone: (303) 377-3616
Fax: (970) 586-3020 Fax: (303) 377-3020 Continue through Glen Haven 2.5 miles and turn left on Dunraven Glade Road (Look for wooden
Cheley sign and real estate signs at turn). Please drive slowly. At the Forest Service parking lot, go
through gate. Use low gear over the steep dirt road for a quarter mile to camp.
BOYS' TRAIL'S END GIRLS' TRAIL'S END
(GPS & Summer ONLY) (GPS & Summer ONLY)
2793 Dunraven Glade Rd. 1395 Fox Creek Rd.
Glen Haven, CO Glen Haven, CO
Phone: (970) 586-3658 Phone: (970) 586-3588
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Your Camper
Everyone loves to get mail!
Please limit packages to one per camper per term and do not send food. You can send
unlimited letters. Please avoid writing about how much fun your camper is missing at home.
Encourage your child to have fun and to make the most of his/her camp experience.
USPS FedEx/UPS Amazon
(All Campers/Staff) (All Campers/Staff) (All Campers/Staff)
Camper Name, Unit Camper Name, Unit Camper Name, Unit
Cheley Colorado Camps Cheley Colorado Camps Cheley Colorado Camps
PO Box 1170 3960 Fish Creek Road 3960 Fish Creek Road
Estes Park, CO 80517 Estes Park, CO 80517 PO Box 1170
Estes Park, CO 80517
Sending Emails & Viewing Photos
We post photos and a newsletter update daily in the Cheley Connection. You can also send
one- way email to your camper- you will receive information on how to do this in the spring.
Items received by 11:00 am mountain time will be delivered the same day, except for Sundays
when no mail is distributed.
Phone Calls
Campers are not allowed to make phone calls. If you need to get a message to your child, call
the office and leave a message for the unit director. He/she will check with your camper and
call you back.
Weekly Reports
You will receive a report from your camper’s counselor or director three times per term. To
view these reports, log into the Cheley Connection.
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