Chinese Heritage Camp
Celebrate Heritage, Build Community
At Chinese Heritage Camp (CHC) adoptees ages 3 through adulthood and their families come together to explore Chinese heritage and celebrate adoption. While adoptees connect through shared identity and experience—finding belonging, affirmation, and learning from racial and cultural mirrors—parents find connection, understanding, and support, as the entire camp celebrates community and carries the spirit of camp with them long after camp ends.
Generally our campers were adopted from China or Taiwan.
A Family Experience
CHC is a true family experience. Parents and adult adoptees join their own workshops and connect with others who share similar journeys, while non-adopted siblings are welcome and enjoy fun activities with peers and deepen their understanding of adoption and culture. Spouses, partners, and children of adult adoptees are warmly welcomed. All extended family members—grandparents, aunts, and uncles are also included—making camp a meaningful experience for everyone who shares in the story.
Camp Info
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- September 4-7, 2026
- Location -YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch, Fraser, CO
- Registration opens January 15, 2026
- Camp Registration will remain open until July 4, 2026, based on space available.
- After July 4, a late registration fee will be assessed, and our group lodging block will become open to the public, so subject to availability.
NOTE: We offer two Chinese Heritage Camps, click here to view the other camp located in the Denver Metro area.
Celebrate. Connect. Belong
At Chinese Heritage Camp, we joyfully honor campers’ Chinese or Taiwanese birth heritage while celebrating their adoption journey. Adoptees from age 3 to adulthood connect with one another, explore cultural roots, and find role models and racial mirrors who inspire confidence and belonging.
We are fortunate to have many members of the Chinese and Taiwanese community at camp every year, sharing their knowledge and love of culture with all of our campers and families.
Adoption itself is a unique culture, and this camp celebrates both heritage and the culture of adoption. Together, adopted children, families, and adult adoptees thrive, connect, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community, because at camp, everyone belongs.
Child & Teen Connections
Our counselors, presenters, and performers—including many adult Asian adoptees and community volunteers—bring authentic cultural experiences to life for all ages of adoptees and their family members. From traditional dances and lion dances to martial arts and mahjong, making dumplings and learning Chinese calligraphy, every activity celebrates a rich cultural heritage while building lasting friendships among campers.
Parent/Family Connections
From shared meals and activities to cultural workshops and performances, plus excellent workshops relevant to raising transracial adopted children/teens and beyond for parents, families build lasting bonds while immersing in the vital camp culture that makes every moment memorable for the entire family.
Adult Adoptee Connections
Adult adoptees enjoy workshops, discussions, and cultural programs designed for their journeys. Returning year after year, they mentor younger campers, form lifelong friendships, and keep the spirit of camp alive—proving that camp never truly ends.
Adoption itself is a unique culture, and this camp celebrates both Chinese heritage and the culture of adoption. Together, adopted children, families, and adult adoptees thrive, connect, and celebrate in a vibrant, supportive community.
“This is the highlight of our daughter’s year. We get as much value planning, preparing for, and discussing after the event as the event itself. It is a shared conversation that brings us closer together and makes some conversations possible that otherwise would be very difficult for us to fall into.”
Learn More
We know attending Chinese Heritage Camp can take real effort—time, sometimes travel, and financial resources. But families tell us the return is powerful. Which leads to the question we hear often:
Why Chinese Heritage Camp?
Chinese Heritage Camp offers something many families don’t find elsewhere: a space where adoptees are centered, parents are supported, and everyone belongs. Families come to camp to learn, to listen, and to grow together—leaving with deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and a community that continues well beyond camp.
Whether it’s your first time at camp or a long-standing tradition, you’ll leave connected, affirmed, and strengthened by community.
“As an adoptee who thought I had “aged out” of camp when I graduated high school, coming back this year with my own spouse and kids made me realize that what you say is true, camp never should end! Sharing the whole experience with my family has been more meaningful than I ever imagined. Thank you!”
How To Stay Connected
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- Join our mailing list for updates about camp programming, guest presenters, and activities.
- For further information or to inquire about financial assistance opportunities, click here.
- ‘Like’ Chinese Heritage Camp on Facebook to stay connected.
Our Top Level Sponsors
Sponsoring Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families (HCAF) is more than philanthropy — it’s a bold statement of your commitment to identity, inclusion, and lifelong belonging. Thank you very much for your sustaining contribution.