Cheley Colorado Camps

Barn Crew

May - August 2022 • Estes Park, CO

What I liked

Lovely location and nice people. Got to learn about horses and ride them in my free time.

What I wish was different

The food and pay could be better

Advice

Work hard play hard. Make the most of living near a national park and tourist town. But know the safety protocols and don't do anything too risky.

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Assistant cook

May - August 2022 • Glen Haven, CO

What I liked

The community is amazing. I made life long friends there.

What I wish was different

More communication between cooks

Advice

Definitely apply!

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Camp Counselor

May - September 2021 • Estes Park, CO

What I liked

Nature and fun

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Need good patience to be a camp counselor

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lead nanny

May 2018 • Estes Park, CO

What I liked

I liked that I was in Colorado doing something that I love, located literally IN the mountains!! I met friends from all over the world that I know I’ll be friends with forever.

What I wish was different

I’m not even sure, I’m so in love with this job and have recruited several others!

Advice

It’s a camp job. Camp people and camp experiences are very “go with the flow” and “open minded” we have a completely different work ethic, It typically goes above and beyond. You have to be willing to do your job, and other jobs that may not have originally been in your title. They know how to take care of you

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Hiking Counselor

July - August 2018 • Estes Park, CO

What I liked

Hiking and backpacking every day for a living

What I wish was different

Higher wages

Advice

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Hotshot

June - August 2018 • Estes Park, CO

What I liked

Loved working at a summer camp and nit having to be a counselor.

What I wish was different

Time.

Advice

Everyone should work at a summer camp!

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Hiking Counselor

June - August 2018 • Estes Park, CO

What I liked

I absolute loved the everyday interactions with campers. As I study to become a high school English teacher, it is important for me to be to establish positive, supportive relationships with teens.

What I wish was different

The only down side to my experience was the physical toll taken on my body. Hiking up to 25 miles a day on little sleep caused me to feel drained and irritable some days.

Advice

Put yourself first, even if it means letting someone else down. Sacrifices can be made, but not at the expense of losing the best of your mind or body.

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