Aspen Camp provides life-enriching experiences for deaf and hard of hearing youth and adults from all over the world. Campers and guests build self-confidence, leadership, communication skills through experiential and adventure based learning. We are nestled on 17 beautiful wooded acres in Snowmass, Colorado. Just minutes from world-class Aspen Snowmass Resort and protected wilderness areas, our location provides the perfect environment for fun and educational programming.

Aspen Camp is a licensed Child Care Facility with the State of Colorado. It is available to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children nationally and internationally. The camp serves more than 100 campers, ages 8 through 18 each summer. The AC Winter Ski/Snowboard Program gives teens the opportunity to improve their skills and self-confidence and also to socialize with other Deaf & Hard of Hearing youth. In addition, AC provides retreats, sign language classes, deaf awareness activities, and outdoor education experiences.

Reed Harris, Lt. General William Martin and Tom Sardy officially formed the Aspen Summer Camp for the Deaf, Inc. on October 6, 1967 with the first office located in Reed’s home in Carbondale, Colorado.  Mr. Harris, the father of a deaf son, was deeply concerned about the lack of programs available to provide productive and stimulating activities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.  In 1972, the name was changed to the Aspen Camp to reflect the educational aspects of the program envisioned.  The camp opened for the first time in 1973 with 31 children enrolled.