Youth Camp 101

No doubt you have lots of questions! And we have answers. As the saying goes, this is not our first rodeo! We have gathered information to help your youth camper(s) plan for the best possible experience at the A/U Ranches.

How to prepare for your adventure

After you have registered for Camp, it is recommended you read through all the resources that follow, even if you have attended Youth Programs at the A/U Ranches. Times change and so do we!

Forms to be Completed

After you have registered your child(ren) for camp, please go into your CampInTouch account to complete the following forms:

  • Transportation Form
  • Camp Store Account Form
  • Health Form
  • Immunization or Immunization Exempt Form

Your CampInTouch Account

Helpful Information

Camp Schedules

Mail/Email Your Camper

  • Snail Mail – Send your camper a letter at:
    Full Camper’s Name
    Ranch (Sky Valley or Round-Up)
    A/U Ranches
    18325 County Rd. 366
    PO Box 2036
    Buena Vista, CO 81211-2036
  • Email – Brief text only, black and white
    Be sure to include Full Camper’s Name and Ranch (Sky Valley or Round-Up) in the subject line
    Send email to [email protected]

Send Your Camper a Care Package

Each camper may receive a maximum of one care package while at camp. Please coordinate among your family members who will be sending the care package. Note: care packages cannot contain food due to wildlife concerns.

  • Send your own care package to:
    Full Camper’s Name
    Ranch (Sky Valley or Round-Up)
    A/U Ranches
    18325 County Rd. 366
    PO Box 2036
    Buena Vista, CO 81211-2036
  • Camp care package service

A/U Ranches Property Maps

If you have any questions, or need additional information, feel free to contact us: 888.543.4849 or Email.

Youth Program Highlights

*Note* Registration isn’t open quite yet, but will be very soon! Thank you for your patience while we’re setting up the enrollment process, and check back soon.

Dates

100 Elk Day Camp
Session 1: July 6-10
Session 2: July 13-17
A/U Ranches Day Camp
Session 3: July 20-24
Session 4: July 27-31
Session 5: August 3-7

Rates

Youth Day Camp Core Cost = $300/child/week

If your middle or high school aged child would like to participate in a specialty program for the week instead of the core camp activities, the additional cost is:

  • +$50/week for rafting
  • +$80/week for horse program
  • +$25/week for mountain
  • +$75/week for mountain biking if renting our bike; +$25 if you bring your own bike

Camperships

Christian Science campers can still apply for financial aid through our partner, The Campership Fund. (If you had already applied for a campership for overnight Youth Camp, those funds will automatically be applied to Youth Adventure Day Camp when you sign up.)