Welcome Back, Alumni!
We love celebrating the Cheley community, past and present from the first campers in 1921 to those still circling up for friendship circle. Once you’ve been to Cheley, you’re part of something bigger. And that never goes away.
Community is truly the core component of any summer camp, and since 1921, it has been quintessential to the Cheley Experience. It’s rare to find such a powerful combination of physical challenges, adventure, mountains, amazing people, and rich camp heritage. They all add up to Cheley—and a backpack full of memories. We love hearing from our alumni, and love to know that you’re in touch with one another.
Perhaps you’re one of those campers or counselors whose summers at Cheley were a highlight of your youth and young adulthood. We encourage you to relive your camp memories by visiting our website, updating your information, and planning a “cheunion” to reconnect with long-lost camp friends. Stay in the know by reading our recent edition of the Pack Rat or listening to our podcast, the Pack Rat Chat. If you have news to share – whether it be you got married, welcomed a future camper into your family, lost a loved one, an example of Carrying the Code, or something else – be sure to reach out.
Watch the Recording
Missed the Alumni Call?
In fall 2025, alumni, past staff, and friends of Cheley gathered for a special virtual event: Reconnect & Reignite, a community call hosted by Brooke and Jeff Cheley. Together, we reflected on the last five years, explored where Cheley is today, and shared our vision for the future. Whether you attended camp in the 1960s or the 2020s, this call was filled with familiar faces, shared stories, and meaningful updates, including how to stay connected and help Cheley thrive for the next generation.
Want to share your camp stories?
Submit an article for our blog. Have pictures of your time at camp? Email them to us. Interested in sending a camper to Cheley? Call us. We would love to welcome another 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th generation camper to Colorado!
Keep your Cheley experience alive! You will always be a part of the Cheley Community.
