Work At Cheley Colorado Camps
Co-ed • Ages 9-17 • Two 4-Week Terms, Full Season
Estes Park, Colorado
*fly into Denver
Cheley Colorado Camps Job Board
Job openings change daily! If a camp feels like a good match, we encourage you to apply regardless of the job listings below. Be sure to list any special skills you possess that will assist in your placement.
Staff Dates
| Staff Dates: | June 5 to August 14 some staff may arrive earlier for specific trainings |
|---|---|
| June 5 | Staff Training Begins |
| June 15 | First Term Begins |
| July 11 | First Term Ends |
| July 11 | Midterm |
| July 13 | Second Term Begins |
| August 8 | Second Term Ends |
| August 9 | Midterm |
| August 10 | Quarter B-4 and Family Camp Begin |
| August 14 | Quarter B-4 and Family Camp End |
Cheley Colorado Camps is hiring for summer 2027!
A summer at Cheley means a safe, fun, and memorable summer where you learn about yourself and learn to “act spontaneously in the right.” More than 200 people from the United States and abroad comprise our staff. We attract people who want to make a difference in the lives of youth and who share a common goal with the Cheley family: to make the summer fun, empowering, and enriching for all – campers and staff included.
The Cheley Experience thrives on creating an environment where everyone is comfortable bringing their authentic selves to camp. From September to May, we work diligently to create a strong summer team. We interview people from around the country and hire international staff through staff placement agencies. All applicants undergo an intensive interview process. We also collect three references and complete a background check.
We are looking for diverse and dedicated staff who are excited to work with youth, who have experience working with children or in a particular program area, who are willing to work hard, and who want to positively impact children’s lives.
Join Our Team
Being a Cheley staff member is a very important job! The choices you make affect the entire camp experience. If you’re up for the challenge, working at Cheley may be the right summer job for you! We have many positions to suit different interests and skill areas.
See Cheley Colorado Camps in Action! Watch the video, see photos and take a virtual tour of Camp Cheley in the Rocky Mountains!
More About Cheley Colorado Camps
Cheley Colorado Camps, nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Estes Park, Colorado, is internationally regarded as one of the top summer camps. Cheley, owned and operated by the same family since 1921, provides an unforgettable summer experience for boys and girls ages 9 to 17. Hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, technical climbing, whitewater rafting, sports, crafts, stand-up paddle boarding, and much more.
Selected as one of Outside's Best Places to Work - the only traditional overnight summer camp to make the list in 2022.
Camp Highlights
- You will be surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains
- Make friends that last a lifetime
- You’ll learn countless skills and gain tremendous experience
- Family owned and operated camp for over 100 years
