Guest Groups

PLAN NOW
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

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

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

RESERVATION INFORMATION
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.

BATHROOM ITEMS
Please bring personal toiletries for your stay as we do not provide soap, shampoo, etc.  Please check to see if linens are provided for your facility.  If you are unsure by referring to our general brochure, contact camp.

PHONE / INTERNET CONNECTION
Cell phone reception is limited at main camp but can connect at ridge accommodations including Eagles Nest, Rocky Ridge and Sky-Hi-View.  A phone is available in the office lobby for guest use.  RMMC has a Wi-Fi signal which you can connect to using a computer with wireless network capability.  The password can be obtained from the camp office.

FOOD ITEMS
Guests are required to utilize food service from camp unless eating away or staying in an accommodation with a kitchen or the campground.  Facilities with a kitchen include: Emmental Retreat Center, Eagles Nest, Rocky Ridge, Sky-Hi-View, Solitude Center, and Park Ridge. For facilities with kitchens, plan to bring all cooking ingredients with you, including salt, pepper and condiments.

Food service is available for groups of 12 or more people unless another guest group of 12 or more are already eating meals.  All meals will be served for the summer season (June 1st through August 1st).  Standard meal times are Monday-Saturday: Breakfast – 8:00 a.m., Lunch – 12:30 p.m., Supper – 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday: Brunch: 10:30 a.m., Supper – 5:30 p.m.

ALTITUDE
The Camp’s elevation is 9,620 feet and you will want to take time to adjust to the altitude.  About one in four visitors to Colorado suf­fer acute mountain sickness, the mildest form of altitude ill­ness.  The most common symp­toms are headache, shortness of breath, fatigue and dry throat.  Things you can do to minimize or avoid altitude sickness include:

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SUN BURN
The sun is more intense at this altitude so be mindful of how quickly sunburn can occur.  Use adequate sun protection including sunscreen (with SPF of 15 or higher), or clothing (wearing long sleeves, hat/cap) for outdoor activities.  Reapply sunscreen periodically throughout the day as needed.

ABOUT THE WEATHER
SUMMER - Summer in the high country offers pleasant days and cool nights, with temperatures ranging from 35-45°F in the morning to a high of 65-75°F in the afternoon. Expect frosty mornings in early June and late August, but the sun brings rapid warming.  Rain and hail storms build quickly and frequently in the afternoons, but they do not usually last long.  Clothing items to bring include: pants, light jacket, sweat shirt and rain coat.

WINTER - Colorado winter temperatures range from -10°-0°F at night to a high of 35°-45°F during the day.  Because of low humidity (8-10%) temperatures feel like 45°-65°F.  Sunshine makes all the difference with an average of 300 days of sun per year.  Clothing items to bring include: warm winter coat, snow pants, gloves, snow boots, and hat.

WINTER CONDITIONS
DRIVING – Be aware that road conditions are a direct result of changing weather conditions (snow, melting & freezing temperatures).  While we snow plow the forest service road to camp and roads on camp, the roads can be snow packed and slick.  Four wheel drive vehicles are ideal, but good chains (bands) for tires on two wheel drive vehicles are equally effective (sometime better) for getting around.  The majority of the time, two wheel drive vehicles (without chains/bands), are able to make it to the main camp parking lot.  Please feel free to call from Divide, CO for an update on road conditions as well as letting us know that you’re on your way!

PATHS & WALKWAYS – Be aware that paths and walkway conditions (especially on slopes) are a direct result of changing weather conditions (snow, melting & freezing temperatures).  While the camp will do it’s best to remove snow and spread gravel, it is your responsibility to take care and caution as you walk.

NEARBY TOWNS
DIVIDE - A small town about 6 miles from camp, offers the nearest groceries, gas, and auto repair.

WOODLAND PARK - A larger town about 13 miles east on Hwy 24, has the closest super markets, department stores, Laundromats, drug stores, banks, health care facilities, restaurants, and tourist shopping.

YOUTH GROUP GUESTS
Each group is responsible for their own program and program supervision.  A written schedule of events is requested prior to the arrival date and the group will be responsible for registration and room assignments.  Youth groups are required to have an adult sponsor for every 10 youth.