About
Camp Hope offers summer camp programming with day-camps and overnight camp experiences. Valley to Mountaintop is the first camp campers get to experience, and it includes three day-camps on a Monday, Wednesday, Monday schedule and one overnight camp from Thursday to Saturday. Campers in this program are 8 to 13 years old, and transportation, food, and lodging are provided at no cost.
Programs
- Valley to Mountaintop (VTM) — Kids 8 to 13 years of age · 3 day-camps in a Monday, Wednesday, Monday schedule; one overnight camp Thursday-Saturday; families pick up in Grand Junction at a predetermined pickup location for day-camps · 100% free; transportation and food included; 1:1 camper to staff ratio; campers must commit to all 6 days including the overnight if invited
- Girl’s Alumni Camp — Typically scheduled in June each year; overnight camp experience · 100% free, including food and transportation; returning/alumni campers are emailed a registration link
- Boy’s Alumni Camp — Typically scheduled in July each year; annual overnight camps · 100% free, including food and transportation; returning/alumni campers are emailed a registration link
At a glance
- Ages: 8–13 years old
- General schedule: Camp Hope offers summer camp programming with day-camps and overnight camp experiences. Valley to Mountaintop is the first camp campers get to experience.
About the provider
Louie and Carrie Nelson founded Camp Hope and serve as camp directors overseeing the day-to-day operation of the camp and its staff of volunteers. Since 2009, Camp Hope has been bringing the Good News to kids in the community, and in 2010 it received 501(c)(3) non-profit status. The camp says it serves kids in Mesa County and the Grand Valley, with support from the Kiwanis Club and other community organizations.
Camp Hope keeps a 1:1 camper to staff ratio. Campers are not guaranteed a spot until invited after registration because availability is limited. If invited to VTM, campers must attend all 6 days including the overnight so they do not take another camper’s spot. Campers are provided all the food they want and a personal Bible to keep.
What families say
“The impact that Camp Hope has made on my kids has been huge. It created memories for them that are going to last a lifetime. They see that there is truly people out there that love unconditionally and that are willing to pour into them. It gave them a sense of community. Their whole outlook on life itself has changed since camp. It has given them a sense purpose.” — Jessica M., The Joseph Center
“These kids are going to be the kids that get jobs here, get married here, raise their kids here… We help them have more confidence in themselves so they can make better choices. I’ve never seen any camp do what Camp Hope does. I’ve never seen anybody love like these kids are loved.” — Bobby Jo, V. PreSchool Teacher
Last updated September 5, 2026.
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