Roundup River Ranch offers FREE camp programs for children with serious illnesses (and their awesome families)! We provide extraordinary camp experiences that allow kids (ages 7-17) to take a vacation from being “a patient” and get back to the fun of being a child.
Campers join us at our campsite in Gypsum, Colorado, for medically supported week-long Summer Camps and weekend Family Camps. Summer camp is the perfect place to make lasting friendships while participating in memorable activities!
This year’s camp theme is: You Belong Here! Did you know that once you have the joy and peace of mind of knowing you BELONG, you can be absolutely anything? That’s how powerful a sense of belonging is. And guess what? You belong here too. A sense of belonging is such a valuable thing, that’s why we’re making it our theme for the whole year. Read more about our theme, click here!
Application Deadlines
- January 3: All Summer Camp and Family Camp 1 & 2 Applications Open
- March 3: Family Camp 1 First Round of Acceptances Deadline
- March 14: Family Camp 1 Acceptances Sent
- March 17: All Summer Camp and Family Camp 2 First Round of Acceptances Deadline
- March 28: All Summer Camp and Family Camp 2 Acceptances Sent
- April 4: Family Camp 3-6 Applications Open
- June 20: Family Camp 3-6 First Round of Acceptances Deadline
- June 27: Family Camp 3-6 Acceptances Sent
Summer Camp Sessions
June 6 – 11 | Session 1 | Celiac & Severe Allergic Conditions (Gluten Free Week!)
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Celiac, EoE, Severe Allergies (food and environmental), Anaphylaxis, Severe Eczema
June 16 – 21 | Session 2 | Heart & Metabolic Conditions
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Arrhythmias, Congenital and Acquired Heart Disease, Heart Transplant, T1D/T2D- Controlled vs independent vs dependent, Adrenal Insufficiency, Lifestyle Med/Endocrine
June 26 – July 1 | Session 3 | Neurologic, Behavioral Health and Wellness, & Genetic Conditions
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy/Stroke/TBI, Craniofacial Abnormalities (including but not limited to Cleft Lip/Palate), Spina Bifida, Genetic Conditions, Neurofibromatosis, Ehlers Danlos/POTS, Bowel Programs, Behavioral Health
July 6 – 9 | Session 4 | Behavioral Health & Wellness Camp
In collaboration with Vail Health Behavioral Health, priority is given to Eagle County residents.
July 13 – 18 | Session 5 | Cancer, Tumors, Blood, & Immune System Conditions + Spurs**
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Childhood Cancer, Brain Tumors + Neurofibromatosis, Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant, Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorder, Blood Disorders (Hemophilia + Thalassemia + Neutropenia), Sickle Cell Disease, Juvenile Arthritis
July 22 – 27 | Session 6 | Gastrointestinal & Liver Conditions + Spurs**
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Liver Disease and Liver Transplant , IBD/IBS, Crohn’s and Colitis, Short Gut Syndrome, TPN/GTube Dependent, Bowel Programs, Glycogen Storage Disease, Severe Chronic Constipation, Colorectal Conditions, Hirschsprung’s , Chronic Pancreatitis
July 31 – Aug. 5 | Session 7 | Lung, Kidney Conditions, & all Summer Camp conditions
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Asthma, CF, Lung Disease, Kidney Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis, Kidney Transplant, Neurogenic Bladder, Non-Ventilator Dependent Tracheostomy
Family Camp Sessions
April 25 – 27 | Session 1 | Solid Organ Transplant
Diagnoses include: Heart, Kidney, Liver Transplant
May 30 – June 1 | Session 2 | Diabetes
Diagnoses include: Type I & Type II Diabetes
Sept. 5 – 7 | Session 3 | Neurologic Conditions & High Medical Needs
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Epilepsy, Neurologic Conditions, and Significant Medical Needs/Support
Sept. 19 – 21 | Session 4 | Cancer, Tumors, & Blood Disorders
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Cancers, Brain Tumors, Neurofibromatosis, Thalassemia & Hemophilia
Sept. 26 – 28 | Session 5 | Celiac
Oct. 10 – 12 | Session 6 | Chronic Childhood Conditions
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Heart, Kidney, Liver Disease, and other diagnoses served
Campers can also join us from their homes or hospital rooms through our year-round Outreach Programs. Check our website for medical conditions we serve and programming.
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