My Nonprofit Reviews

My daughter Izabel attended the first session at Chipeta in Estes Park, CO. As I write this she has been home for over a week. She hasn't stopped talking about the experiences, counselors, other campers, staff, cooks, etc. She and I did not know what to "really" expect seeing as how this was her first year going to camp and traveling unassisted via airplane. A Cheley foundation, former camper and Executive Director of the Cheley Foundation met us at Southwest. She was able to give us some GREAT advice on Izabel traveling and meeting her accompanied person on the other end. This assisted with my fears of Izabel being in Denver and not knowing anyone, let alone what she was to do next. All these fears subsided as soon as I received that initial call from Izabel. It was then her chance to shine to all the glorious adventures that lay ahead. She has reached out to many of the girls she met at camp via snail mail and emails. But, she has said it does not compare to the days of hiking, rafting, camping in the great outdoors, archery, riflery and the nightly campfires. She has marked on her calendar how many days until next summer, as she cannot wait for the return trip to explore even greater places and accomplish more endeavors. The John Austin Cheley Foundation has truly made a profound impact in my daughter's life. Allowing her to create, dream, write, journal and capture all those truly amazing moments on film. They have made a "world of difference" in giving my youngest the opportunity to flourish in herself and with others. Thank you SO much. We are forever grateful.