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!

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Forms to be Completed

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

  • Transportation Form
  • Camp Store Account Form
  • Medical Exempt Forms

Your Camp 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

2018 Youth Summer Camp

Session 1:
(15 Days) June 21–July 5 | (8 Days) June 21–June 28
(Camp United / All camper ages at Sky Valley Ranch)
Session 2:
(15 Days) July 7–July 21
Session 3:
(15 Days) July 23–Aug 6 | (8 Days) July 23–30

2 week session = $1,745
1 week session = $1,065

For discounts, deposits and fees, click here.

Register for Youth Camp at the A/U Ranches. The application will take between 10-15 minutes to complete, so plan accordingly. Please be prepared with the following information:

  • Name of both parents’ employers, including addresses, and work phone numbers
  • Name of your child’s Sunday School teacher
  • Practitioner’s name, phone number and email address
  • Payment information – either credit card or e-check 

Register for Youth Camp

Next Steps

After you have registered your child(ren) for camp, please go into your CampInTouch account and complete these additional items:

  • Campership Application – Financial assistance is available for children who would not be able to attend camp without support. One Campership application needs to be completed per family. Campership applications are not considered until Youth Camp registration has been completed and the $200 deposit has been received.
  • Transportation Information
  • Camp Store Account Setup
  • Medical Exempt Forms

Your CampInTouch Account

Summer Youth Camp is for Christian Scientists in 2nd – 12th grades:

Sky Valley Ranch (SVR): 2nd – 8th grades
Round-Up Ranch (RUR): 9th – 12th grades
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program: 16 & 17 year olds