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[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”white” gap=”5″ c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”cus-accor”][vc_tta_section title=”How long has your camp been operational?” tab_id=”1488799637882-9bf5c757-341d”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Where are you located?” tab_id=”1488799637923-90e6eeee-24b9″][vc_column_text]We are located in Estes Park, Colorado at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is your camp’s philosophy?” tab_id=”1488805562684-15743552-22ad”][vc_column_text]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[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What does your camp specialize in?” tab_id=”1489142345986-4985fd75-8f30″][vc_column_text]We specialize in youth development and building character. Our programs help children explore the outdoors and unplug.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What activities do you offer?” tab_id=”1489147114089-cc047cc3-c1b2″][vc_column_text]We offer hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, outcamping, technical climbing, mountain biking, rafting, sports, crafts, archery, riflery, and more.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the typical session lengths and approximate pricing for your camp?” tab_id=”1488805694385-c9eb90d8-8e19″][vc_column_text]The Cheley Experience is 4 weeks long. The tuition is $4850 for the 2013 season.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How much staff do you have and how do you select your staff? ” tab_id=”1488805789916-e80715d9-957f”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Why should parents send their kids to your camp?” tab_id=”1489639763691-b7d58378-9872″][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When does your camp enrollment start and finish?” tab_id=”1489639884937-18a3a235-45af”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is there anything else that would be helpful for parents to know about your camp?” tab_id=”1489147024089-f311ec75-cde5″][vc_column_text]Our Denver office is 303-377-3616.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the best way for parents to reach you to register for Camp?” tab_id=”1489488235437-1806326a-610b”][vc_column_text]Check out our website at www.cheley.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]