Rocky Mountain Village An Easterseals Colorado camp · Empire, CO
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Camp season and respite weekends

Summer Camp and Respites

Zipline across the meadow, cast a line off the dock, paint by the campfire, then return for a respite weekend in spring, fall, or winter. Nine week-long summer sessions and seasonal respite weekends, every bit of it fully accessible. Rocky Mountain Village weekend and summer camps are designed to give individuals with disabilities opportunities to connect, play, and grow, participating in adaptive camp adventures in an environment where they are 100% included and 100% empowered. These sessions also provide valuable overnight respite for parents and caregivers to recharge and take time for themselves and other family members.

All Easterseals Colorado summer camp and respite weekends registration opens January 6th, 2027. Every camper’s needs are unique, and thoughtful planning helps us provide the care and support they deserve. At RMV, all applications begin with waitlist status, so please don’t worry when you see it: this is a routine part of our registration process. Our team reviews each application to understand the camper’s individual needs and determine the staffing and support ratio needed for a safe, positive camp experience before moving forward with enrollment.
Click here to view the Parents Handbook for complete information about our program, goals and outcomes, payment options, policies, packing list, driving directions, and more. (Link coming soon.)

Want your camper to come to RMV?

Registration for all camper sessions and respite weekends is handled through CampBrain.

Register on CampBrain →

Week-long camper sessions

May 30–Jun 3Summit I CampAges 30+
May 30–Jun 3Pathfinders IIndependent adults, ages 30+
Jun 6–10Rendezvous CampYoung adults, ages 21–30
Jun 6–10Pathfinders IIIndependent young adults, ages 21–30
Jun 13–17Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp Partner campAges 7–17 · Learn more →
Jun 20–24Adventure CampChildren ages 6–14 · siblings ages 6–14 may register too
Jun 27–Jul 1JA Camp by Arthritis Camp Partner campChildren and teens, ages 8–17 · Learn more →
Jul 4–8Leadership CampTeens and young adults, ages 14–21
Jul 4–8Pathfinders IIIIndependent teens and young adults, ages 14–21
Dates TBAMile High Bleeding Disorders Camp Partner campChildren ages 7–17 · Learn more →
Jul 18–22Camp Promise Partner campTeens and adults, ages 13+ · Learn more →
Jul 18–22Summit II CampAges 30+
Jul 25–30Camp ALEC Partner campChildren and young adults, ages 7–21 · Learn more →

Partner camps are run in partnership with outside organizations; follow their link to learn more and register.

Respite weekends

Mar 19–21Lucky Moments GetawayAges 21+
Apr 9–11Spring in the MountainsAges 6+
Oct 8–10Ladies Slumber PartyAges 6+
Oct 29–31A Very Spooktacular WeekendAges 6+
Nov 12–14Superhero Adventure for Down SyndromeAges 6+
Nov 19–21Gather in the MountainsAges 6+

On the grounds

Recreation for every ability

An adaptive zipline and climbing wall, a stocked pond, a 27-hole disc golf course, and more, all built so every camper can take on real challenge and independence.

A counselor belaying a camper up the adaptive rock wall

Rockwall and zipline

Campers playing in the outdoor pool

Swimming pool

A camper holding a freshly caught trout at the dock

Fishing pond

Campers painting during an arts & crafts session

Arts and crafts

  • 27-hole disc golf
  • Stocked fishing pond
  • Accessible hiking trail up the mountain
  • Accessible boardwalk
  • Bird watching
  • Sports court
  • Billiards
  • Ping pong
  • Sports and games
  • Archery
  • Music and drama
  • Outdoor living skills
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Sensory play
  • Talent show and performances
  • Petting zoo (when available)
  • Special guest entertainment
  • Campfire
  • Dances

Where you’ll stay

Lodges and cabins

Campers stay in fully accessible lodges and cabins across the village, each with its own layout and group size.

Friendship Lodge exterior

Friendship Lodge

Sleeps up to 32
  • All twin bunk beds, plus 3 hospital beds
  • Full kitchen and dining area, seats 12
  • 3 shared bathrooms upstairs, 1 private downstairs
See inside and floor plan →
Homebuilder's Lodge exterior

Homebuilder’s Lodge

Sleeps up to 48
  • 4 queen beds + 20 twin bunk beds (2 private-bath queen rooms)
  • Elevator serving all 3 levels; 5 shared bathrooms
See inside and floor plan →
One of the five Civitian cabins

Civitian Cabins

8–14 per cabin · 5 cabins
  • 14 in bunk beds + 2 hospital beds per cabin
  • Two toilets, walk-in shower, double vanity
  • Shared lounge area in every cabin
See inside and floor plan →
Accessible boardwalk through the autumn aspens and pines

Built for every ability

Adaptive by design.

The zipline and rock wall use adaptive harnesses for climbers with disabilities, the boardwalk gives wheelchair access deep into the pines, and the fishing dock, archery range, and pool are all built around accessible approach and transfer points.