Mile High Summer Camp

Mile High Summer Camp 2026 was lots of fun! Our HTC camp team hosted the 2nd annual Education Fair on the first day of camp. This was an event where teams from nursing, PT, pharmacy, genetics, and social work shared games and prizes. Despite a little smoke from wildfires, our campers enjoyed warm weather and lots of exciting activities during the week. Older campers got to go on a rafting and camping trip mid-week.

We love spending time with our campers at Easterseals Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, CO. We are grateful for all who participated and helped our campers have a great time. See a few pictures from 2026 camp in the gallery below.

More information on camp and details on camp next year can be found at co.bleeding.org.

Mile High Summer Camp

CP_camp17 The Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (HTC) is a partner with the Colorado National Bleeding Disorders Foundation supporting the Colorado Mile High Camp program. This week-long camp is designed for children ages 7-17 who are affected by bleeding disorders and their siblings.

Campers are able to connect with others in Colorado, Wyoming or Montana who may be experiencing some of the same issues they and their families are going through. Campers can enjoy a wide variety of activities including archery, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, a ropes course, rock wall and zip line. All activities are geared to each age group and supervised by trained and caring counselors.

All facilities and trails are safe and accessible for all ages and levels of fitness and the amenities provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for learning and fun. In addition, campers can learn to perform self-infusion, experience teamwork and find new skills.

Mile High Camp is held at the Easter Seals, Rocky Mountain Village just 42 miles west of Denver near Idaho Springs. The NB_camp11 on-site staff from Rocky Mountain Village as well as the HTC clinical staff and the camp director from the NBDF Colorado strive for camp to be a positive and fun experience that creates bonds with new friends and provides patients and families with education and skills to manage their disorder. There are different activities and classes for the school age, middle school and high school campers that challenge them with new experiences and helps them develop new skills.

NBDF Colorado manages this camp but our HTC staff supports the program through both funding and providing clinical care, training and personnel. For more information on this wonderful program, please visit the NBDF Colorado’s Camp FAQ page.

Leadership Training at Mile High Camp

NB_camp20 As part of the Mile High Summer Camp program, teens affected by bleeding disorders can take part in the “Teen Leadership” activities.

This program offers teens 14-17 that are entering or are currently enrolled in high school the chance to improve leadership skills, build relationships and provide peer mentoring to younger campers at our Mile High Camp. This older group of kids go on a more advanced camping adventure led by Breckenridge Outdoor Adventure Center (BOAC). In 2026 this group went rafting and camping. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the NBDF Colorado website.