CAMO Application (S25/W26)

CHALLENGE ASPEN MILITARY OPPORTUNITIES - ROCKY MOUNTAIN RETREAT APPLICATION

Summer 2025 to Winter 2026

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in participating in a CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreat. These retreats provide unforgettable adaptive recreation experiences for veterans and active-duty service members in the heaert of the Colorado Rockies.

Before applying, please review eligibility requirements, retreat dates, and details HERE.

If you need assistance completing this application, please contact us at camo@challengeaspen.org.

Note: Submitting this application does not guarantee an interview or invitation to attend a CAMO retreat. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please provide accurate and detailed information to ensure full consideration.

PERSONAL

First Name *

Last Name *

Birth Date *

Gender *

Height *

Weight (lbs) *

Email *

Phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx) *

City *

State *

Preferred Airport(s) *

Employment Status *

Please provide a short biography about yourself & what you are currently up to. *

How do you feel a CAMO retreat would impact your life? *

How did you hear about Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities? *

Word of mouth

Therapist or medical professional

Email

Print flyer

Social Media

Referred by friend*

*Who referred you?

Have you attended a Challenge Aspen CAMO Retreat before? *

No

Yes, I've attended 1

Yes, I've attended 2 or more

CAMO Rocky Mountain Retreats require a $100 deposit upon accepting an invitation to a retreat. This deposit is returned within 2 weeks of successful attendance of the retreat. *

I understand that I need to pay a $100 deposit to confirm my spot if invited.

MILITARY SERVICE

What branch(es) of the Military did/do you serve in? *

Army

Air Force

Marine Corps

Navy

Coast Guard

Space Force

Briefly describe your job/MOS: *

What year did you separate/retire from the military? Priority will be given to veterans who have separated/retired within the last 5 years. *

How many total years did you serve? *

Are you able to provide a copy of your form DD214 and VA rating letter? *

Yes

No

Are you barred from receiving VA benefits or compensation for any reason? *

Yes

No

HEALTH AND DISABILITY

How would you describe your current level of mental health? *

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

How would you describe your current overall physical fitness? *

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Would you care to elaborate on your current mental health, or overall physical fitness?

What is your VA Disability Rating? *

What is your primary diagnosis or disability? *

What is your secondary diagnosis or disability? *

Can you elaborate on your VA disability rating, diagnoses, or disability?

Are you able to handle your own bathroom & basic self care needs? *

Yes

No, I require caregiver assistance.

If you require a caregiver, please describe the services that they provide:

Do you require or use a mobility device? *

No

Walker/Cane

Manual Wheelchair

Electric Wheelchair

If you use a mobility device, are you able to transfer in to a vehicle seat?

No - I require a wheelchair lift

Yes

Challenge Aspen welcomes service dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Emotional support dogs and self-trained service dogs are not allowed. Please talk with the CAMO staff before making the decision to bring your service dog.

Do you require and plan to bring your service dog? *

No

Yes

PROGRAM PREFERENCES & FIT

CAMO offers serveral options for Rocky Mountain Retreats. Please use the link below to review the options before making your preference selections. It is important to note that "Advanced" retreats are designed to be an elevated skill building experience for guests who already posses intermediate or above skills in the retreat activity. "Introduction" retreats are designed to welcome new, or beginner level guests in to an activity to build foundational skills.

Rocky Mountain Retreat Information

My FIRST choice of a CAMO retreat would be... *

Advanced Archery

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Introduction to Snow Sports

Please tell us why you chose this as your first option, and describe your experience and current skills in this activity. *

My SECOND choice of a CAMO retreat would be... *

Advanced Archery

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Introduction to Snow Sports

Please tell us why you chose this as your second option, and describe your experience and current skills in this activity. *

FINE PRINT

I agree I am applying to participate in outdoor recreational and non-medically supervised programming. Participation includes activities that can be hazardous and involve risk of physical injury and/or death. I attest my current medical condition allows participation in these activities: *

Yes

I attest I have provided Challenge Aspen with ALL medical and disability information thereby allowing Challenge Aspen to make informed and safe decisions regarding my possible participation: *

Yes

I understand that I will be required to sign a liability release before participating in any Challenge Aspen activity. *

Yes

By selecting "Yes" below, and hitting the Submit button, I understand and agree that I will not be considered to attend a program if the information I have provied above is not complete, honest, and accurate. *

Yes