Estes Park Center – YMCA of the Rockies

Specialties

YMCA of the Rockies has two year-​round conference and family vacation centers, both located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Estes Park Center is minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Snow Mountain Ranch is just a short distance from Winter Park.

Both Centers offer affordable lodging in cabins or lodge rooms, meals and tons of activities for family vacations, reunions, groups, conferences and retreats.

YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian Principles into Practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We will accomplish this by serving conferences of a religious, educational, or recreational nature; providing unifying experiences for families; offering traditional summer camping experiences for boys and girls; and serving our staff with leadership opportunities and productive work experiences.

Our core values are:

Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith

History

Established in 1908.

The YMCA of the Rockies has a rich and colorful history spanning more than a century. The YMCA of the Rockies was first established in 1908 as a summer retreat and training center for YMCA professionals. The following decades of war and depression were hard on the Y, but it persevered. During the 1950’s and 1960’s the YMCA flourished and grew into a popular mountain retreat.

The last three decades have seen expansion and renovation as we strive to maintain our experience for future generations. More than a century ago, the YMCA of the Rockies began as a place where a few YMCA men could spend a summer and receive professional training in a tranquil and inspirational setting. While the setting remains, the Y has evolved. Evolved into a year-​round center where anyone of any age is welcome. Families come for reunion and recreation. Youth come for excitement and adventure. Professionals come for conference and rejuvenation.