Camp Programs
Summer Burn Camp
Our flagship residential camp for burn survivors ages 8 to 18.
The Experience
One Legendary Week
Summer Burn Camp is our flagship residential camp for burn survivors ages 8 to 18, hosted at Cheley Colorado Camps in Estes Park, Colorado. No Ordinary Camps and Cheley Colorado Camps have partnered for more than 20 years to provide a life-changing camp experience rooted in adventure, friendship, medical knowledge, psychosocial support, and intentional reflection.
At camp, campers have opportunities to share their stories, meet friends who understand, and push themselves beyond what they thought was possible in a safe and supportive community.
Program Details
At a Glance
- Ages 8 to 18
- One-week residential camp
- Hosted at Cheley Colorado Camps in Estes Park, Colorado
- Medical and psychosocial support integrated into the camp experience
- CILT Leadership Program available for eligible teen campers in their final two years
Adventure & Connection
What Campers Experience
Days at camp are filled with challenge, creativity, adventure, and connection. Campers may participate in activities such as hiking and backpacking, horseback riding, camping, challenge courses, mountain climbing, fishing, crafts, archery, riflery, and swimming.
These experiences help campers build confidence, independence, and trust in themselves and others. Around the dinner table, in cabins, on trails, and during evening reflection, campers create a community of peer support that can last long after the week of camp ends.
Life at Camp
What to Expect
Campers are grouped into cabins based on age and gender. A week of communal living gives campers opportunities to practice ownership, independence, confidence, and respect for others. Younger campers travel as a cabin group for much of the week, while older campers have opportunities to choose activities they would like to prioritize.
Older campers ages 13 to 18 attend a three-day, two-night out camp experience off Cheley property. Out camp gives campers time to deepen their connection with the outdoors, their peers, and camp staff. Typical out camp choices include fly fishing, horsepack, backpacking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Some out camps take place on satellite Cheley properties, while others are set in Rocky Mountain National Park.
The program is intentionally designed so returning campers can meet new challenges as they grow. Each night closes with an activity that brings campers together to reflect on the day, sing songs, and prepare for the day ahead.
Teen Leadership
CILT Leadership Program
The Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) Program is offered to teenage campers in their final two years of eligibility for Summer Burn Camp. Candidates submit a CILT application in addition to their Summer Burn Camp application, sharing their leadership skills and goals for the program.
CILTs are leaders among their peers. They may mentor younger campers, help lead activities, foster connection within their cabins, and practice public speaking. For CILTs, camp starts early with virtual preparation before camp and an early arrival day to settle in, connect with their CILT counselors, and set goals for the week.
Beyond the Week
A Lasting Impact
This experience helps campers find confidence, connection, and a sense of possibility they can carry home. Through adventure, reflection, friendship, and support, campers practice skills that help them face challenges at school, at home, and in everyday life.
Interested in Attending?
Ask about Summer Burn Camp.
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Safety & Quality
ACA Accreditation
No Ordinary Camps is a proud member of the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation includes standards for health, safety, risk management, staff training, program quality, and operations. Summer Burn Camp is an ACA-accredited Colorado camp, and No Ordinary Camps is reevaluated by the ACA every three years.