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"Here was a safe place - it made me feel whole here." - Christy Smith, former camper and counselor, former volunteer member of the board
"Every year Aspen Camp has proved to be such a positive opportunity for growth and independence. The staff at Aspen Camp is top notch and so professional. I always know that when my son comes home, he returns a stronger, more confident young man." - Amanda Hofer, Parent of 2015 summer camper
"My child had an amazing first experience at Aspen Camp and she will definitely be returning. I am very impressed with all the skills she gained in the short time she was there. She became more confident in the deaf community and more confident in learning to sign." - Melissa Kogovsek, parent of 2015 camper
"When we returned, we found a different boy. The Aspen Camp environment opened him up and created a safe place for him to grow in confidence and joy. It was amazing to find him surrounded by new friends and a new attitude, and now he wants to go back. It is truly a magical place where everyone from the staff to the campers are allowed to be who they are and operate from their truth, from their own way of being, welcoming all modalities. We couldn't feel more blessed." - Thatcher Bhorman, Parent of 2014 summer camper
Aspen Camp provides diverse experiential, educational, outdoor, and recreational experiences for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to connect with nature, others in the signing community, and with themselves.
Celebrating 60 Years of Adventure, Connection, and Community
In 2027, Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will proudly celebrate 60 years of creating life-changing experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Since 1967, Aspen Camp has welcomed more than 15,000 children and youth from across the nation, providing a unique place where outdoor adventure, personal growth, and meaningful connections come together in a welcoming, signing-centered environment.
Nestled in the heart of Colorado's breathtaking Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen Camp sits on 17 acres of beautiful mountain landscape along Snowmass Creek at an elevation of approximately 7,000 feet. For generations, this special place has offered summer camps, winter adventures, educational retreats, and community gatherings that empower individuals to discover their potential, embrace their identities, and build lifelong friendships.
A New Chapter of Growth and Opportunity
Following a five-year closure, Aspen Camp began an exciting new chapter with its reopening in 2024. Under renewed leadership, 2025 marked our first full year of operations, with 18 programs and events serving more than 450 participants. From youth summer camps and winter adventures to family retreats, American Sign Language (ASL) immersion programs, and community events, Aspen Camp has reestablished itself as a vibrant destination for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
Throughout 2026, we continued building on this momentum by expanding our youth and adult programs, welcoming participants from across the country, and strengthening partnerships with local organizations. Scholarships remained a vital part of our mission, helping remove financial barriers and ensuring that more Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and families could experience the magic of Aspen Camp.
Beyond programming, we have invested in restoring and improving our historic campus. Projects have included roof replacements, deck and stair repairs, bridge improvements, fresh paint, an enhanced campfire gathering space, and extensive wildfire mitigation. These improvements are helping preserve Aspen Camp's legacy while preparing our facilities to welcome future generations.
Honoring Our Past. Building Our Future.
As we approach our 60th Anniversary in 2027, we are celebrating more than six decades of history. We are celebrating the thousands of lives touched, friendships formed, barriers overcome, and adventures shared.
Our vision for the next chapter is ambitious: expand year-round programming, increase scholarship opportunities, improve campus accessibility, modernize essential facilities, and strengthen our ability to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community nationwide.
Major priorities include renovating our Main Lodge kitchen, improving septic and bathhouse facilities, upgrading program spaces, and continuing critical wildfire mitigation efforts.
Your support makes this next chapter possible. Every donation helps us preserve a place where communication is accessible, belonging comes naturally, and adventure has no limits.
60 Years of Adventure. A Lifetime of Impact. The Best Is Yet to Come.
Organization name
Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
other names
Aspen Camp
1967
Tax id (EIN)
23-7006963
Category
Recreation & Sports, Youth Development
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
4862 Snowmass Creek RdPitkin County, CO, US