Cheley Colorado Camps

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Jeff-Cheley

Jeff Cheley

Camp Director for Cheley Colorado Camps

(303)377-3616

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Jeff Cheley

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Cheley Colorado Camps was founded in 1921 by Frank H Cheley. Since its founding, it has been operated by the Cheley family for 93 years. Jeff Cheley and Brooke Cheley Klebe, the fourth generation of the Cheley family, are the current directors.

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We are located in Estes Park, Colorado at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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The Cheley Mission states “We build the lasting character and resiliency of young people, creating unique life experiences in a challenging and nurturing natural envioronment.” We believe that every summer is an opportunity for children to grow. “Great things happen when youth and mountains meet.” Frank Cheley

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We specialize in youth development and building character. Our programs help children explore the outdoors and unplug.

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We offer hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, outcamping, technical climbing, mountain biking, rafting, sports, crafts, archery, riflery, and more.

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The Cheley Experience is 4 weeks long. The tuition is $4850 for the 2013 season.

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We have over 200 staff. Each year about 55 to 65% are returning and another 5 to 10% are referred from campers and staff. We also have some staff that find us on the internet. Our staff arrive 9 days early for a comprehensive staff training.

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Cheley has been impacting youth for over 90 years. The experience can change you. You become more independent and self-reliant. You face new challenges and form new relationships. You acquire confidence and initiate the lifelong process of self-discovery. The judgments and expectations that you bring from home start to drop away.

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We open enrollment at the end of the summer and have a rolling admission until each unit is full. Some of our units may fill as early as December for the following summer.

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Our Denver office is 303-377-3616.

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Check out our website at www.cheley.com.

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