Camp FAQs

Q: How much does it cost to attend camp?
A: Camp is FREE for all of our campers and their families.

Q: Where do campers come from?
A: At camp, you may make friends from 11 different states! While a majority of our campers are from Colorado, there may be campers from Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

Q: Will there be kids like me at camp?
A: Most kids leave Roundup River Ranch saying, “At camp, I did not feel different,” or “there were so many kids like me.” At camp, we celebrate our differences and similarities. You will meet a diverse group of campers from many backgrounds, all of whom have a medical illness. Most of the time, you will meet other campers who have the same or a similar condition as you do. Some kids may look totally healthy, others may not; some campers need medications every day, others do not. Regardless, we strive to ensure that all Roundup River Ranch campers feel at home and supported as a member of our camp family.

Q: What is a typical day of camp like?
A: There is no typical day at camp! We have many different activities and fun things to do throughout the day. Sometimes we change plans to ensure that all campers have the best time possible. We follow a set schedule each day that includes:

• Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. every day. If you wake up really early, there are sometimes “morning moose activities” such as archery, fishing, Legos, and more before breakfast. 
• After breakfast, you will go to different activities with your activity group or your cabin. Sometimes we have an all–camp activity, and all campers love Special Day – but we cannot ruin that surprise!
• Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. Then we have chill time in our cabins to prepare for a full afternoon of fun. 
• In the afternoon, you will go to more activities – some with your activity group or cabin, others that you choose.
• Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, we have different activities such as campfires, camp games, Stage Night, Carnival Night, and more.
• We then return to our cabins for Cabin Chat and bedtime. All campers need a full night of sleep to prepare for the next day’s activities.

Q: What will I eat at camp?
A: Our campers love eating meals at Roundup River Ranch. For some campers, this is one of their favorite parts of camp – the great food, the company of their cabins, and the dances that follow meals. Meals at Trent’s Cookhouse are sure to please.

While our menus rotate weekly, there are three full meals served every day:

Breakfast: The most important meal of the day! You may enjoy cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, muffins, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, and more. A variety of juices and milk are also served.

Lunch: Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, hamburgers with a variety of fixins, and quesadillas are sample lunch options. We always have a salad bar, complete with Newman’s Own Salad Dressings, available for campers.

Dinner: There might be pizza, chicken parmesan, or everyone’s favorite – no-hands spaghetti dinner! We often will enjoy a special meal on our last night of camp. We always have a salad bar, complete with Newman’s Own Salad Dressings, available for campers. And for dessert, there may be cookies or ice cream sandwiches.

For vegetarians, in addition to the salad bar, there is always a vegetarian dish available. This could be a veggie burger, meatless spaghetti sauce, or eggplant parmesan. 

If you have allergies or cannot eat certain foods because of dietary needs or religious reasons, you will receive a meal that suits your dietary preferences or requirements. There will always be something delicious to keep you energized. 

Snacks: Healthy items such as fresh fruit, granola bars, pretzels, or Goldfish Crackers are provided between meals and activities.

Q: Who will take care of me?
A: You will be taken care of by many committed and trained staff members at Roundup River Ranch. Everyone is at camp to ensure that you have fun, you are safe, and to be your friend. You will have cabin counselors who accompany you to all activities and stay with you in your cabin. You will meet enthusiastic and well-trained Activity Leaders who will lead all camp activities. There are also nurses and doctors in The Depot and at our activity areas to provide all the medical care you need while at camp. 

Q: Where will I sleep?
A: At Roundup River Ranch, you will sleep in one of our six camper cabins with up to nine other campers who are in your age group. You may sleep in a standard twin bed or on a bunk bed. There will also be Cabin Counselors and volunteers who will share the cabin with you to provide assistance, support, and friendship.

Q: What will we do for fun at camp?           
A: Camp is about fun. Our program areas and activities are focused on you having a great time while challenging yourself. You will enjoy activities with your activity group, your cabin, and sometimes you will choose which activities that you would like to do and will join other campers who want to do the same activity. You usually have the opportunity to participate in all of our activities at least once. Our activities include archery, arts and crafts, boating, fishing, horses, music, nature and discovery, theatre, the Jungle (includes our climbing wall, zip line, and high ropes course), and many other camp-wide or cabin games and activities. Throughout the day, you may enjoy time with your cabin, playing games, solving mind puzzles, etc. After dinner, you will enjoy evening programs, such as a Carnival Night, campfires, camp-wide games, a scavenger hunt, and more.

Q: What should I pack?
A: The three most important things to bring to camp are a smile, a great attitude, and a readiness to have fun! A full packing list will be supplied to all accepted campers in your welcome packet, or please click here to view the full list.

The following items are not allowed at Roundup River Ranch: electronic games, laptop computers, knives, lighters, matches, sharp tools, weapons of any sort, personal sports equipment (rollerblades, skateboards, bicycles, etc.), cigarettes, alcohol or illegal drugs, valuables (jewelry, watches, etc.), food items (snacks, chewing gum, candy, etc.), or money – there is nowhere to spend money at camp.