Remember going to camp as a kid? There were new friendships, great activities and learning, being away from home and the classic camp food, s'mores.

Camp isn't just for kids anymore, with the fifth annual CampExperience. It's a one-of-a-kind networking retreat for women in Copper Mountain, scheduled from Sept. 24-26.

More than 200 women from some of the country's top organizations and businesses will come together in this casual mountain setting for two-and-a-half days of life-changing experiences.

“Co-workers, colleagues, sisters, mothers and daughters, and friends come away feeling rejuvenated and energized,” said CampExperience founder Betsy Wiersma. “Many campers return every year,” “We also applaud outstanding women with our Women Who Rock awards annually.”

More than 35 national and state speakers are on hand to lead keynote sessions and breakout workshops, covering various leadership, optimal health, success skills and creative thinking topics. In addition, CampExperience offers a menu of adventure activities and personal services such as PsycheHike, fly-fishing, self-defense classes, organic cooking, yoga, Qi Gong, spa services and health-services consultations. There's also a hands-on Creativity Corner featuring pottery, glass beads, journals and fabric art.

Proceeds from all on-site activities at this year's CampExperience will benefit The Women's Bean Project and Mile High United Way's Adult Self-Sufficiency Initiative, both based in Denver.

On-site activities include the Charity Bow-tique (campers are asked to give three gently used or new items), donations for personal services (massages, reflexology and more), gifts of cash and in-kind services, and matching grants for funds raised.

Since 2006, CampExperience has donated more than $116,000 in cash and in excess of 10,000 pounds of clothing and household goods to its charity partners.

For a complete schedule and registration information, visit www.CampExperience.com or call (720) 200-0271.