Contact · Rocky Mountain Village

Booking and rentals

Mitchell Goforth, Operations Coordinator: contracts, availability, and exclusive-use bookings.

mgoforth@eastersealscolorado.org

Camp and general info

Camper programs, respite weekends, and general questions.

campinfo@eastersealscolorado.org 303.569.2333

Location

Rocky Mountain Village
2644 Alvarado Rd
Empire, CO 80438

Speed limit on-site is 10 mph. Please park in designated areas only, not in front of cabins.

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Meet the team

Bill Joe Averitt

Executive Director

Bill Joe Averitt has dedicated nearly three decades to camping and recreation, with a strong focus on creating memorable and accessible experiences for people with disabilities. He first joined Easterseals Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Village as Camp Director in 2021 and returned in 2026 as Executive Director after briefly leading camp and retreat programs in his home state of Texas. Bill Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration and a Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Management from Texas State University and is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). He is passionate about developing strong camp professionals and creating opportunities for people with disabilities to experience independence, confidence, and belonging.

baveritt@eastersealscolorado.org

Mark Lucas

Camp Director

Mark brings more than 40 years of experience in providing adaptive recreation and sport programs for children and adults with special needs, including directing residential camps. For more than two decades, Mark led the United States Association of Blind Athletes, providing opportunities for blind and visually impaired athletes in national and international competitions, including the Paralympic Games. Mark has a master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from California State University in Northridge, CA.

mlucas@eastersealscolorado.org

Nellie Baptista

Program Manager

Camp has always been home for Nellie. She fell in love with medical camps in 2021 and hasn’t left since. At Rocky Mountain Village, it’s her job to make sure all the staff and campers are taken care of.

nbaptista@eastersealscolorado.org

Mitchell Goforth

Operations Coordinator

Before joining Rocky Mountain Village, Mitchell spent five years working as a camp counselor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Hardin-Simmons University. As Operations Coordinator, he handles bookings, rentals, and day-to-day logistics for off-season retreats, conferences, and events at RMV. He loves getting to know the campers, and enjoys both the analytical side of running camp operations and the adaptability it takes to keep things moving.