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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.
For over 55 years, Aspen Camp has been dedicated to serving more than 15,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth nationwide. Situated at an elevation of 7,000 feet, Aspen Camp spans 17 acres of riparian beauty along Snowmass Creek in the Roaring Fork Valley. Traditionally, we hosted three months of summer programs, a weekly concert fundraiser in partnership with the Town of Snowmass, and various winter programs. We also forged meaningful partnerships with local schools and organizations to offer retreats, classes, and community events.
In 2025, we were thrilled to welcome a new Executive Director, who led the successful return of Aspen Camp with 18 programs serving over 450 participants in just one year. Aspen Camp regained visibility throughout the valley and across Colorado by hosting community events, setting up booths at regional gatherings, and inviting neighbors to reconnect with the camp’s vibrant past and exciting future. The camp is now guided by a dedicated seven-member Board of Directors. Over the past year, we completed numerous campus renovations, including a new roof, deck and stair repairs, fresh paint projects, a redesigned campfire circle, upgraded bridges, and extensive fire mitigation work.
Looking ahead to 2026, we are excited to double our number of programs, events, and participants from the previous year. We plan to introduce several new programs to serve people nationwide and to launch major capital renovation projects, including upgrades to the main lodge kitchen, septic systems, bathhouse, and office spaces. Our ongoing goals are to expand programming, enhance accessibility and infrastructure, and continue strengthening wildfire mitigation and protection efforts.
Organization name
Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
other names
Aspen Camp
1967
Tax id (EIN)
23-7006963
Category
Recreation & Sports
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
4862 Snowmass Creek RdPitkin County, CO, US