Guest Groups

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What better place for your individual, family or group retreat in a beautiful, secluded mountain setting. Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp is also available for non-profit guest groups who have interests compatible with Christian principles.

EXPERIENCE THE ROCKIES

Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp is situated on the west side of famous Pikes Peak about 30 miles west of Colorado Springs at 9,620 feet above sea level. The camp is completely surrounded by Pike National Forest. This affords a chance to experience Colorado's high country wilderness, with its clear streams, conifer and aspen forests, animals, birds, and wildflowers, and the wonder of the world above timberline.

TO MAKE A RESERVATION

1. Schedule a date – Contact the camp for available dates and facilities. Reservations are available at least 3 years in advance.

2. Rental agreement – A rental agreement will be sent to the group contact person stating the terms of the reservation one year prior to arrival date. For reservations scheduled more than one year in advance a confirmation will be sent with the dates and terms.

3. Rental deposit – For main camp, campground, Emmental retreat center, and Park Ridge accommodations, 25% of the estimated total is due 30 days after receipt of the rental agreement. For ridge accommodations, a 50% housing deposit is due.

4. Prior to arrival – Inform the RMMC office of the number of guests attending and confirm food service (if any selected) two weeks prior to the arrival date. Also review the guidelines of RMMC and communicate them to all group members.

5. Upon arrival – Check in at the office before proceeding to your accommodations and pass along:

- Correct number in group
- Any meal plan changes or corrections
- Method and time of payment
- Any AV equipment or other details

6. During your stay – Comply faithfully with the camp policies and guidelines (ie: no pets please!) and assume all risk of personal injury and property loss or damage.  Areas for rock climbing, rappelling, and fishing are available if equipment and supervision is provided by the group.

7. Upon departure – Check out at the office before departing.

- Settle all financial arrangements
- Return facility keys
- Notify office of group’s departure

Reservation Notes

Reservations are available for any length of time with a 15% discount offered for four nights or more. Guests are also encouraged to begin or end their stay on days other than Saturday to allow for full weekend reservations. 

Typical check in time is after 2:00 p.m. on the arrival day and check out time is by 10:00 a.m. on the departure day. Exceptions may be discussed on a case by case basis.

Reservations are confirmed with a deposit (25% main camp, campground, Emmental retreat center, and Park Ridge accommodations, 50% Ridge accommodations) approximately one year prior to the reservation date.  Any deposit will be applied toward the total fees.

Cancellations

Notice of cancellation must be given at least 60 days prior to the reservation date AND a replacement group must be found to rent the facility in order to obtain a refund of any deposit already received. If the agreement is canceled any time within the 60 day period prior to the beginning of the reservation date, the rental group agrees to be responsible for payment of 80% of the total fees unless a replacement group is found.

MAIN CAMP ACCOMMODATIONS

There are a variety of accommodations offered on Main Camp which for the majority of the summer serve youth and family camp campers.  There are 8 rustic cabins on Main Camp which include Chickadee, Chiming Bell, Columbine, Pine Cone, Juniper, Ponderosa, Spruce, and Porcupine.  The Chalet/Log Buildings include Heidi, Jungfrau, Edelweiss, Pleiades, Infirmary, A-Frame, Tall Timbers and Aspen.

Sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels are not provided for these facilities, however these items can be rented for a nominal fee.

Because these accommodations do not have kitchen facilities, food service can be purchased during your stay.

RIDGE ACCOMMODATIONS

Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp has several self-contained, independent, mountain cabins which are located away from the Main Camp area and offer a sense of privacy and isolation. They include Eagle’s Nest, Ski-Hi-View, Rocky Ridge, Solitude Center & Park Ridge.

For these facilities, sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels are provided for each of the bedrooms. Guests should bring sleeping bags, pillows and towels for those not sleeping in listed bedrooms.

A supply of firewood is supplied for fireplaces or wood stoves. Additionally an axe and saw are available for any wood that needs to be cut.

Off-season: From mid-September to the end of May, fees are half price as the cold weather requires the water to be turned off. An outdoor privy is available for bathroom use. Bedding is not provided during this period. Depending on the quantity of snow, four wheel drive vehicles or snow shoes may be necessary as the road is only plowed to Chalet Emmental. Rocky Ridge and Park Ridge are not available during the off-season.

RETREAT CENTER

Chalet Emmental is ideal for family reunions or small conferences. Sheets, pillows, blankets and towels are provided. Groups are free to prepare their own meals in the kitchen or food service can be purchased from camp.

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ENJOY THE ROCKIES

During the Summer:

During the Winter:

* Denotes equipment for activity is not provided

STORES AND SERVICES: Nearest groceries, gasoline, auto repair, restaurant, and ice is in Divide, about six miles away.  Nearest supermarket, variety stores, drug store, bank, doctor, and dentist is at Woodland Park, about thirteen miles away.

SUMMER WEATHER: Summer in the high country offers pleasant days and cool nights, with a temperatures ranging from 30-40 degrees (F) in the morning to a high of 65-75 degrees (F) in the afternoons.  Frosty mornings are to be expected in early June and late August, but the sun brings rapid warming.  High mountains generate rain and hail storms quickly and frequently, but they usually are short in duration.  Bring appropriate clothing and enjoy the weather as part of the adventure!

WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS: The last 1 1/2 miles to camp from Highway 67 is a Forest Service road that is kept open in the winter, but often good snow tires or chains are needed.

OUR WISH

May your time at Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp be a pleasant, refreshing and enjoyable experience

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