Overnight Camp Basics
How are campers grouped at Overnight Camp?
Campers are placed in a co-ed activity group with no more than 13 campers, who are all about the same age, along with two dedicated staff instructors. Each activity is generally modified to the ages and skill levels of the group. Then, we try to ...
Can you accommodate Spanish speakers at Overnight Camp?
Yes! We have had Spanish-speaking campers at Overnight Camp before who have had a great experience. We've have Spanish-speaking staff each summer who are able to help when needed and always looking to how we can fill this need each summer. In ...
What kind of outdoor sports will my camper do?
Campers have a chance to kayak, stand-up paddleboard, rock climb, mountain bike, slackline, hike, low ropes challenges, and a backcountry experience just to name a few! There may also be opportunities, depending on grade level, to do archery, ...
How can I add friend requests for my child's Overnight Camp experience?
Friend requests can be made through your registration paperwork through your Active Parent Portal Account. In this system, you will be able to add up to 3 friend requests for your camper! If you forgot to do this during registration, you can do so by ...
Can my camper request to be in a cabin with a friend?
We’re happy to accommodate cabin requests as long as the requests are mutual, listed on the registration forms of both campers, and the campers attend the same session. Generally, we can accommodate no more than 2 mutual friend requests per session. ...
I'm new to camp. Will I be the only one?
First time at camp? You're not alone! Not at all! Kids come to Overnight Camp from all over and at all ages, so we always have a mix of new and returning campers every session of the summer. We spend lots of time (especially at the start) helping ...
How structured is the Overnight Camp schedule?
We provide more structure for our younger campers and allow more freedom for our older campers. We find the structure to the day at camp is great to provide a diverse experience for everyone. That being said, we know the value of having the freedom ...
What does a typical day at Overnight Camp look like?
Every day is a little bit different, but see below for a typical flow of a day at Overnight Camp! Camp schedules vary from day to day depending on the group and day, but here’s a typical schedule: 6:30 AM - Morning Club 7:00 AM - Rise and shine! 7:15 ...
What should my child bring to camp?
Check out all of our Overnight Camp Packing Lists located HERE. You can also check out the Overnight Camp Pre-Camp Guides! Camp Blue Sky Pre-Camp Guide: 1st-5th Graders Camp Windy Peak Pre-Camp Guide: 6th-12th Graders
Are campers bunked with the same kids they are grouped with?
Yes! While we have co-ed activity groups, we do our best to house all same-gender-identifying campers from an activity group so they can enjoy the bunk experience together as well. Depending on the cabin, campers from multiple activity groups will ...
What kind of beds do the campers sleep in?
Just like the good ol' days, our campers will sleep in bunk beds during their time here at camp. When space allows, we are able to spread out into single beds, but this is not typical. Each bed has its own comfy foam mattress and every camper and ...
I have more than one kid at the same Overnight Camp but they are in separate grade programs. Will they get to interact at all throughout the program?
Yes! While they will have their own independent experiences and won't be in the same activity group (and everything that goes with that), there is plenty of time for interaction at meals, evening activities, morning and evening clubs, and any other ...
How do the two locations compare to each other? Is one better than the other?
Both locations have amazing views, staff and food. The biggest difference is the age groups they serve. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans) and Windy Peak are true “sister camps”. Jefferson County Public Schools own both facilities and use them throughout ...
Are the programs different at each Overnight Camp location?
Yes and No - the major difference between them is that they serve different age groups. Campers entering 1st-5th grade will be at Camp Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans) and those entering 6th-12th grade will be at Camp Windy Peak. Camp traditions, ...
What happens if I have campers at multiple locations?
We know that having campers at two different locations is logistically not ideal for families. We stagger our drop-off and pick-up times between the locations to allow families to make it to both locations on both Opening Day and Family Day so as to ...
Why do you have two Overnight Camp locations?
Our Overnight Camp program has humble beginnings, from a two-week pilot program with only 30 campers to the two full-facility, 8-Week programs we enjoy today. As the years have gone by, more and more campers wanted to join our camps and with a great ...
What is the elevation at Overnight Camp?
Both Overnight Camp locations sit at approximately 8,100 feet in the majestic Rocky Mountains.
What's the weather like?
In the mountains of Colorado, we get a little bit of everything as far as weather goes. Check the weather before you come and follow the packing list and your camper should be just fine! We usually have beautiful weather throughout the summer ...
Where is Overnight Camp?
Our Overnight Camps, Camp Blue Sky and Camp Windy Peak, are located outside of Evergreen, CO and Bailey, CO respectively. Camp Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans) Overnight Camp for 1st – 5th graders is held at the Mt. Evans Outdoor Lab at 201 Evans Ranch ...
Overnight Camp Packing Lists
Click the link below to download the packing list of everything your kiddo will need for their Overnight Camp 2025 Overnight Camp Packing Lists (COMING SOON!) Camp Blue Sky 1-week Camps 1-week 1st-2nd Grade Packing List 1-week 3rd-4th Grade Packing ...
Camp Windy Peak Map
Check out the site map for Camp Windy Peak Camp Windy Peak Map
Camp Blue Sky Map
Check out the site map for Camp Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans) Camp Blue Sky Overnight Camp Map