What’s Your Camp Wish?
What’s your camp wish? Ours is to scholarship 80 kids for camp this summer. Experiences at camp last a lifetime. With the launch of Camp Chief Ouray’s “Wish 4 camp” campaign, Camp Chief Ouray allows Twitter users to activate a $5 donation on behalf of YMCA of the Rockies just by sending a single Tweet. Through this unique interactive campaign, YMCA of the Rockies hopes to provide 80 camp scholarships this summer to kids who would otherwise be unable to attend camp. Each tweet, activating a $5 donation, helps the YMCA of the Rockies reach the goal of donating $40,000 to the Camp Chief Ouray scholarship fund. How it works: Wish4camp.com is an interactive camp fundraising initiative that allows Twitter users to activate a $5 donation just by Tweeting a...
Meet Camp Chief Ouray’s Kitchen Manager, Meredi Corder
Meet Camp Chief Ouray’s Kitchen Manager, Meredi Corder. This will be Meredi’s second summer with us. She is currently in her 14th year working as Lead Cook for the East Grand School District just down the road in Granby. Check out this recent article in the Granby newspaper in which she is mentioned about the challenges of providing healthy meals for students. If you’ve ever eaten at the Longbranch restaurant in Granby and ordered pizza, chances are that Meredi made it. She was their pizza chef for 13 years. Meredi also just recently graduated from Colorado Technical University with her associates degree in Business Administration, all while working for CCO, the school district and the Longbranch. On check-in days each Sunday this summer feel free...
Sherpa Trips Are A Great Way To Spend The Summer.
Make sure to check out our Sherpa Programs; rafting, biking, backpacking, horseback riding and more! CCO’s sherpa trips are a great transition for your child from Traditional Camp to our Leadership in Training Programs. Sherpa trips take your camper’s experience to the next level! This summer we have so many great adventures to offer! NEW Sherpa Odyssey Sherpa Hike Sherpa Rafting Sherpa High Peak Sherpa Horse Pack For more information about the Sherpa Programs, please check out the website! Here is what past campers have said about our Sherpa Programs: “Sherpa rafting is amazing! You have to do at least one.” “Sherpa trips provide a great opportunity for campers to take on a whole new level of responsibility. It is very...
New Things are in Store for Summer of 2012
We are excited about the summer of 2012. It is going to be awesome!!!! Here are a few things to get excited about… A new Archery Range! Archery is one of our most popular activities during freedom of choice. Because of a generous donor, we will be building a new archery range enabling us to serve more kids in the archery program. A new swing set! Campers love to swing at Camp Chief Ouray! Because of a generous donor, we are putting in a new swing set that will enable more campers to be able to swing during free times, cabin activity times, etc! Two new platform tents! Because of two generous donors, we are able to provide more housing for Sherpa trips, LIT programs, international programs and more. A Gaga Ball Pit! This is a game that is...
Give the Gift of Camp Chief Ouray!
You are standing in the aisle at your local toy store during the holidays trying to decide what would be the best gift. You couldn’t possibly get the child something he/she already has: blocks, wii games, barbies, board games, etc. You want to get something that is REALLY special; something that this child will remember for a lifetime. After looking for a while, it hits you… CAMP! You want to give this child, that you love so dear, self esteem, a sense of adventure, lifelong friends, memories, and character. Camp Chief Ouray is a GREAT gift to give for the Holidays! It is a gift that provides kids with an experience that is beyond beneficial for them. It is a gift that will change his/her life forever. To find out more about giving the gift of...
Registration has STARTED!!!
We are so excited that registration has stated! Make sure to take advantage of our early bird special! Register before January 1, 2012 to be entered to win one free week of camp and receive 2011 prices! If you have any questions about camp or registration, please do not hesitate to call the office! Register now at http://www.campchiefouray.org/register.htm
Marty’s Adventures in South America
My recent trip to South America fulfilled three purposes. First, I recruited international staff for Snow Mountain Ranch. Second, I saw where we send CCO’s Trekker Peru campers in Lima and met all of the Peru YMCA staff. And lastly, I had the opportunity to discuss a partnership with the YMCA of Colombia to bring Colombian kids to CCO in future summers. Throughout my trip, I was able to recruit five Peruvians and eleven Ecuadorians who will be working at SMR beginning in the next month. They are all great young people studying important things in school (law, engineering, education, etc). I hope you all have the opportunity to stay at Snow Mountain Ranch this winter and meet them. The second part of the trip took me to Lima, Peru where our Trekker...
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For over a century, Camp Chief Ouray (CCO) has been the adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids
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