Camp Builds Resilient Kids - with Brooke Cheley-Klebe and Jeff Cheley - The A-Parently Podcast #15

Camp is fun...right?Right! Of course, it is!But as our guests, Brooke and Jeff Cheley of Cheley Colorado Camps share, there's so much more going on behind the scenes.With their background in wilderness camping and expeditions, combined with their family's deep commitment to getting kids into the wild outdoors, Brooke and Jeff use camp's inherent exposure to nature and community to show kids that they are full of more character and resilience than they could have ever dreamed of.And of course, as parents themselves, Brooke and Jeff do everything they can to bring this experience home into their everyday lives with their kids and are excited to show you how you can do the same.Top that off with some expert tips on how to prepare your camper for their camp experience and that makes this an episode not to miss!-Guest Bios:As part of the fourth generation of camp leadership, Brooke Cheley, daughter of Don, is the Director of Camper and Parent Services for Cheley. She lives in Denver in the winter months where she lives with her husband, Kurt, and their daughters, Ellie, Kate, and Sam. Brooke graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Communications. As a former competitor in freestyle skiing, an Ironman triathlete, and a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School in Patagonia, Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge to the backcountry program of Cheley. Brooke was a camper for nine summers and on staff as a counselor for three before joining the year-round team. She is a devoted, fun mom and treasures the camp experience.Jeff Cheley grew up in the camp industry. As the fourth generation of Cheley’s at Cheley Colorado Camps, he has been involved in camping from many different aspects. After working in the “real world” for six years, Jeff returned to camp full-time in 1999. Since his return, he has been involved in most of the aspects of camp. He currently works with his sister to lead the culture and strategic vision of the organization. Jeff is married to Erika and they have three boys: Jackson (age 13), Harrison (age 11), and Hayden (age 9). When he is not working or driving children to activities, Jeff enjoys playing golf, cycling, traveling, and relaxing.The A-Parently Podcast is made possible by the following incredible North American Summer Camps:Birch Trail Camp for GirlsCheley Colorado CampsLiberty Lake Day CampNorth Star Camp for BoysCamp Wawenock for Girls