Aspen Camp

Aspen Camp offers Youth Ski & Snowboard Camp, Youth Winter Camp, Youth and family programming, ASL Immersion Camps, Rainbow Ski and Board Retreat, Snowy Families Camp, Wilderness First Aid Training Camp, and Job Skills Training Camp. The program also lists Adult Snowshoe Retreat, Deaf WinterFest, and Into The Winter as part of its offerings.

Programs

• Youth Ski & Snowboard Camp
• Adult Snowshoe Retreat
• Job Skills Training Camp — Hands-on learning and employment-readiness experiences for students.
• Youth and family programming — Four weeks of youth and family programming were offered in summer 2026.
• ASL Immersion Camps — Two camps were held in summer 2026.
• Rainbow Ski and Board Retreat
• Youth Winter Camp — Enjoy skiing and snowboarding, Deaf and hearing instructors, new friendships, and experiences in the Rockies.
• Deaf WinterFest — Partnered event hosted by USDSSA at Aspen Camp.
• Into The Winter — Women & Gender-Diverse Winter Retreat.
• Snowy Families Camp — A family snowy adventure camp.
• Wilderness First Aid Training Camp — Led entirely in ASL; includes lodging, meals, and an outdoor adventure.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: Rainbow Ski and Board Retreat (Jan 17–Jan 24, 2027); Rainbow Ski and Board Retreat (Jan 21–Jan 24, 2027); Youth Winter Camp (Feb 11–Feb 15, 2027); Partnered Event at Aspen Camp (Feb 18–Feb 21, 2027); Into The Winter (Feb 26–Mar 1, 2027); Snowy Families Camp (Mar 5–Mar 7, 2027); Wilderness First Aid Training Camp (Apr 15–Apr 18, 2027); Job Skills Training Camp (Apr 26–Apr 30, 2027)
• General schedule: In 2026, Aspen Camp had two weeks of staff training, followed by four weeks of youth and family programming in summer, and two ASL Immersion Camps over two weekends. In 2027, youth winter, retreat, family, wilderness first aid, job skills, youth summer, families in nature, ASL immersion, and fall programs are planned.

About the provider

Aspen Camp says it was founded in 1967 and has served for over 50 years. Its mission is to provide diverse experiential, educational, outdoor, and recreational experiences for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to connect with nature, others in the signing community, and with themselves. Aspen Camp says its Board, caretaker, and committee members volunteer their time, and it has six standing committees: Governance, Finance, Facilities, Programs, Fundraising, and Marketing.

Last updated November 4, 2026.