Our Policies

The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus (“KMC”) is part of the University of Denver (“DU” or “University”) and is for the use of University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests (collectively, “guests”). The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus has adopted these policies and procedures specific to the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus to preserve and protect the integrity of the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus, its property and programs, and your safety. All guests at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus are subject to these James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus policies and procedures, as well as University of Denver Policies and all applicable local and state laws, regulations, and ordinances. 

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Responsible Behavior & Group Safety

All James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus guests must follow these guidelines for responsible behavior. Your group is responsible for its own behavior, but the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus reserves the right to remove from the property any individuals or groups not acting in a responsible manner. 

First Aid & Emergency

The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus is in a remote location and 45 minutes from the closest medical facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Local Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) response time is 20-30 minutes.  

The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus has adopted an Emergency Plan to address emergencies, including but not limited to, medical emergencies, severe weather, and wildfires.  Each group that visits the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus must attend the welcome orientation covering key points in the Emergency Plan. 

Each group is responsible for the emergency and medical care of its guests. In the event of an emergency, you should call 911. The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus has trained staff members that also may be able to assist. In the event of an emergency, please notify the Director of KMC Operations, Events, and Outreach or the On-Site Director (as identified in the Emergency Response Plan). 

Programs & Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Event Details

Before your group arrives on property, the Director of KMC Operations, Events and Outreach will be in touch with you to confirm your event details.

Environmental Stewardship

The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus values protecting the environment.

Programs Involving Youth

Groups are responsible for complying with the University of Denver Policy RISK 2.50.060 – Protection of Minors on University Premises and in University Programs and the University’s Procedures for the Protection of Minors.  Please consult the University’s Youth on Campus website for more information on the Policy and Procedures for Youth on Campus.  

Groups are responsible for supervising minors during their stay at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus. For all events involving minors, groups must have at least one adult for every 12 minor participants. All group participants ages 18 and younger must be always accompanied by an adult. The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus asks groups to observe the following supervision ratios for programs based on participant age: 

  • 5 years and younger: 1:5 staff-to-youth ratio (1:6 for day programs) 
  • 6-8 years: 1:6 staff-to-youth ratio (1:8 for day programs) 
  • 9-14 years: 1:8 staff-to-youth ratio (1:10 for day programs) 
  • 15-18 years: 1:10 staff-to-youth ratio (1:12 for day programs) 

Additionally, at least 80 percent of staff should be 18 years of age. All staff should be at least 16 years of age and at least two (2) years older than the minors with whom they are working. 

Two (2) staff members/chaperones must always be present any time minors are showering, changing clothes, sleeping in cabins, and being transported both on and/or off-site (e.g., in the case of an emergency involving a minor that requires transportation to urgent care, two (2) staff/chaperones must accompany the minor). Adult staff members/chaperone may not be alone in a one-on-one situation with any minor participant without (at minimum) a direct line of sight to another staff member/chaperone. 

If your group is unable to meet these ratio requirements, please inform the Director of KMC Operations, Events, and Outreach immediately. 

Pursuant to the University Policy RISK 2.50.060 – Protection of Minors on University Premises and in University Programs, all adults working with minors must have completed a background check and training on the detection and prevention of child abuse.