Although the YMCA of Metro Denver does not operate an overnight camp, our sister YMCAs in Colorado do. These overnight camps offer the camp experience of fun, independence and accomplishment. 

YMCA Camp Chief Ouray in Granby, CO 

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Camp Chief Ouray has grown to be a premiere overnight camping option for boys and girls from all over the United States.  Whether your camper is a first timer or has attended various residential camps before, CCO provides a unique opportunity for independent development in a caring community.  We are dedicated to growth in spirit, mind, and body, in an outdoor setting and Christian environment. We are committed to developing five core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith for daily living. Explore and grow through a strong tradition of quality programming and fun -- and make life-long friends in the process. www.campchiefouray.org/

YMCA Camp Tumbleson in Ward, CO

Welcome to the brand-new YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake, a traditional lakeside day and overnight camp located on 300 beautiful acres near Ward, Colorado. Just 20 miles from Boulder, Colorado, we provide children ages 6-17 with outdoor adventures, resilience-nurturing experiences, support from a welcoming camp community and countless moments of fun and silliness in the heart of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake will be unlike any camp in Boulder County.

We are less than an hour from Boulder and Longmont and less than 2 hours from Denver, Loveland, Fort Collins and the North Metro area of Colorado. Bussing is provided to and from camp for both day and overnight camps. Learn more at https://www.ymcanoco.org/camp-tumbleson-lake 

YMCA Camp Shady Brook in Deckers, CO

Camp Shady Brook is a place where many people have come to know it as the “World as it Should Be.” At Camp Shady Brook campers make new friends, build their self-esteem, gain independence, learn responsible decision making, and have an adventure! Campers will be able to enjoy camp in a safe environment that is designed to foster growth through fun, safe and challenging programs.

Since 1948, YMCA Camp Shady Brook (CSB) has hosted thousands of campers in our beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. We pride ourselves on offering one of the best traditional, values-based camp experiences in the country. Parents and campers alike treasure the camp experience that promotes community, values and personal growth in a natural setting away from the bustle of technology and everyday stress. This summer start a tradition of Camp Shady Brook in your family, or come back to the place you call home!  To register please visit www.campshadybrook.org