Colorado Lions Camp

Fabulous place for people who have any disabilities been there many years

The staff is professional and fun the facility is beautiful and the campers have such an incredible time I absolutely recommend CLC. Its hard to find camps and programs serving adults with disabilities that are trustworthy and accessible but CLC is nailing it.

I have been an Host Home Provider since 2004 in this community. I also operate a support group for Host Home Providers. In the past I have had several clients friends family members who have had an affiliation with this camp. For the most part we have had great experiences with the exception of this year. Over the past few years we have heard comments and grumblings from a few Host Home Providers families and agency staff who have shared their concern that the camp is poorly equipped to care for anyone with a disability that may have more diverse special needs or may need a bit more. This year we have felt the impact of this. The Director and nurse were not flexible and we were being discouraged from the outset to not consider sending one of our clients without even an opportunity to allow them the experience. The nurse was very rigid and inappropriate in her dealings with our client and when an issue arose we were not allowed to communicate with our client by phone to try to ease them. Her wording to describe what occurred was inappropriate exaggerated and at times seemed false. At the time we arrived for drop-off our clients to enter camp there was no welcoming words or smiles of excitement except from the young counselors loading and unloading but it seemed dread from the Director Doc and RN that wed decided to bring them. With the exception of our one client who is quiet easy-going agreeable and independent our other 2 clients were being looked at in an unwelcomed way. One of our clients who is the sweetest person with a big kind heart has been asked not to return. In years gone-by the check-in was a different vibe of smiles happy to see you we meet the counselors individually we knew their names and able to have a heart to heart touch with people that were taking on caring for our loved ones for the next 5 days. Now the atmosphere is one promoting a sterile almost institutional feel rather than the connecting with an exceptional camping experience that their mission indicates. I pray the comments Ive heard of recent that Lions Camp of Colorado is a great spot for people with disabilities as long as they are well-behaved without too many meds without complexities or physical challenges. Lions camp upper management and board please make certain if you are going to offer the mission statement to serve individuals with diverse special needs you work toward that train your staff for that and then advertise for that. But to advertise offer the opportunity and not meet the challenge is sad. To ask families and agencies to pick-up their adult campersclients and not offer the opportunity to return is contradictory to the goal we all have of building self-esteem acceptance and a sense of community and belonging.

Rustic cabins outdoor-centered attractions and basic amenities.While Im unsure how often Colorado Lions Camp is used as an events venue I am reviewing its fulfillment as one after I attended a wedding hosted here where the couple originally met and fell in love.If youre looking for a fancy and new location this isnt itbuildings seem trapped in the 70s with not much having been renovated since then. Walls need fresh paint. Lodging interiors need an update. Mini golf needs a revamp. Games need fixing. Everything feels just slightly neglectedbut if you need a place to get the job done thisll do.During our weekend stay nothing went too terribly wrong save a few breakers popping from our waffle irons and the main lodge quickly filling with smoke when we used the fireplace. Some better features include a lobby with plenty of room we had 50 guests and could have fit more a suitable commercial kitchen bathrooms and large windows overlooking tree-filled mountains of the great outdoors.The few staff who were there were so gracious. You could tell they treasured wholesome relationships with their campers counsellors guests and each other. I heard stories about what they do here and it is meaningful work. Ill support that any day.

Great camp. My daughter has been going here for years and loves every minute of it

This is a fantastic place for campers of all ages with any kind of handicap. A safe environment to enjoy an outdoor experience. The counselors and staff are caring and dedicated. The camp has a full program of summer camp experiences like crafts songs talent show rope course. Run and maintained by the Lions of Colorado .

This place is absolutely amazing. First things first you are in Colorado and what can get better than that The lions camp is just outside of Woodland Park but it seems much further away. You are secluded from the noise of town by the hills that surround you.The staff here is absolutely amazing. Their customer service skills are top notch and always willing to do what they can to make sure you are taken care of.The facilities they have are just as outstanding. Plus they have a mini golf course in the center of everythingIf that wasnt enough they support support a great cause.

What a beautiful and amazing site. Perfect for events. There are beautiful views nice cabins and friendly staff.

This camp is beautiful. The grounds are gorgeous the facilities are spacious and it has all the accommodations you could need. The staff are fantastic. And when you support them you know you are supporting an excellent cause.

hi there looking for ward to camp to next week is chads birthday all have tothink of some thing fun do for him want this to be one he can think about for a very long timesee you soonfrom joy macleod