July 10-13, 2026
Families in Nature Camp will consist of a small group of families to explore and enjoy a Camp experience based in the outdoors at the lovely Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s 17-acre property along Snowmass Creek. The beauty of this place and the opportunities to connect with the natural world offer a special shared family experience for parents and children.
While children have time to interact with one another and nature, parents will learn alongside their children. Parents will also have a chance to interact with other parents and be encouraged to observe, share and interact with other families in a mutually supportive environment.
Basic Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
Afternoon: Welcome activities, icebreakers, and team-building games.(approximately 2pm)
Evening: Orientation Session, Introduction to camp rules, safety guidelines, and schedule overview. Dinner & Dessert, camp fire and group bonding activities.
Day 2 & 3: Adventure and Exploration
Morning: Breakfast followed by outdoor adventure activities.
Afternoon: Lunch and group challenges/workshops, crafting, or outdoor activities.
Evening: Dinner & Dessert, Campfire, and Storytelling.
Day 3: Departure
Morning: Breakfast and packing up belongings.
Mid-Morning: Final group activities, farewells and departure (approximately 11 am).
It is ideally for families with children ages 4–12 to attend the camp, but if they have a younger or older sibling, they are always welcome to join.
Parents, caregivers, and children will interact with other families in a mutually supportive environment. Activities include: Outdoor skill building, Nature Crafts, sustainability, and community connections.
We are excited to host Families in Nature camp on July 10-13, 2026. (This will be open to both Hearing Parents with Deaf Children and/or Deaf Parents with Hearing Children (CODA) or both).
Registration Information
Registration will be completed through CampDoc (Doc Network) — see the link below.
The base price is $650 per family, preferably under 6 members, but if you want to have more members to join, please contact us. The price is includes lodging, meals, local transportation, activities fees. You can choose to add shuttle transportation based on your preferences.
Shuttle service is available to/from Denver Airport, Aspen Airport and Glenwood Springs (bus or train station).
A deposit is required at the time of registration to secure your spot. The remaining balance can be paid monthly or through a special payment arrangement. All registration information must be completed before attending the retreat.
Parking:
Parking at camp is very limited. If you plan to drive, please note this on your registration form. You may be asked to park at a nearby Park & Ride and take a free shuttle to camp.
Cabins:
Our cabins are rustic and cozy, not luxury. Each cabin has bunk beds (21 bottom bunks and 21 top bunks). We have 6 units in the cabin, each family will be in one unit together. In upper cabin, it is one building with 2 units, the unit is divided with a curtains and shared bathroom.
Eligibility:
This Family Camp is for families that are part of the signing community (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and CODA). Interpreters will be provided at the camp, they will be only interpreting during activities that led by Aspen Camp staff, the interpreter will not be interpreting for interactions during meal time, down time, or in the cabins.
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