We know many of you like to plan ahead and we’re excited to share that our 2026 Dates & Tuition are now live! You might notice that next summer starts a bit later than usual. We’ve bumped everything back by one week. First Term will begin June 16th and Second Term will start July 14th. One of the key reasons? Labor Day falls a full week later in 2026—on September 7th instead of September 1st in 2025.
We also noticed that many of our campers’ schools are adjusting their calendars accordingly, with later back-to-school dates in August 2026. Combined with other scheduling and logistical factors, this made a later start feel like the right call for campers, families, and staff.
This isn’t new for us! We typically make a shift like this every five or six years, as the calendar cycles and school schedules evolve. It helps us stay in step with the rhythms of summer while continuing to offer the full Cheley Experience.
Side note: This Pew Research article gives a great snapshot of how school start dates vary across the country.
We understand that this change might create challenges for some families. If it means needing to rethink summer plans or make a tough decision about which term to attend, we’re truly sorry for any stress or inconvenience this causes. These shifts are never made lightly, and we hope the extra context helps explain the “why.” As always, we’re here to talk it through and support you however we can.
Here’s what to know about 2026 enrollment:
- Returning campers can re-enroll starting on the Final Saturday of their session during Summer Camp or Quarter B-4 2025.
- Campers from current camp families (think siblings and cousins!) can enroll beginning September 15th at 10:00 AM MT.
- Open enrollment for new families begins October 1st at 10:00 AM MT.
Thanks, as always, for trusting us with your camper’s summer. We’re honored to be part of your family’s journey and we hope to see you in the Rockies for Summer 2026!
