Welcome home!
Located in the inspiring Colorado Rocky Mountains at the foot of the iconic Collegiate Peaks, the A/U Ranches provides campers with the opportunity to make friends with other spiritual seekers in an atmosphere of unconditional love.
Campers entering 2nd–8th grade (Sky Valley Ranch) and 9th–12th grade (Round-Up Ranch) participate in program major activities – horsemanship, mountain, or water – in addition to free choice time, when they can pursue a variety of interests: swimming, fishing, ropes course, rock gym, arts and crafts, canoeing, kayaking, archery, free reading, and more!
Children of all abilities explore the splendor of the outdoors and nature’s vast playground at camp!
What's your major?
Youth campers choose a program within one of three majors – horsemanship, mountain, or water – when they come to camp. They spend nine of the 15 days each session in their program, learning specific skills – how to ride a horse, how to hike at elevation, and how to raft safely, for example.
Programs within the major areas grow with campers, so they can stretch and progress in new ways within that area. Some campers choose to focus on one major year after year, while others jump around or even experience more than one in a single summer!
New this year: free choice theme options!
When you register for Youth Camp 2025, you will have the option to add on a free choice theme – Acting & Theater (6th-12th grade campers, available during Camp United) and Artist’s Workshop (campers of all ages, available during second session). Click here to learn more about this new opportunity!
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Explore our majors – horsemanship, mountain, or water
Horsemanship Major
Take the reins! New riders learn the basics and experienced riders hone their skills while working with specialized staff in the corral. They can even learn to play polocrosse and work cattle.
Mountain Major
Reach new heights! Tackle indoor and outdoor rock climbing, challenge yourself at the ropes course, shred mountain biking trails, and peak 14,000-foot mountains with experienced staff.
Water Major
Make a splash! Our water programs are unlike any other, with opportunities to swim, canoe, and whitewater raft and kayak. Practice in the small lakes on property, then head out to the high mountain lakes and the Arkansas River to adventure just minutes away.
New for 2025: free choice themes!
This year, campers will have the option to sign up for a free choice theme – or they can participate in regular free choice activities as always during their sessions. Campers who register for a free choice theme add-on will participate in that theme for each free choice block during the session.
We are offering two optional themes in 2025:
Acting & Theater Rising 6th- to 12th-graders, Session 1 only
Campers who register for this theme ahead of time will spend their free choice days learning acting techniques and skills from trained staff. They will work in small groups to prepare a scene to perform for peers and families at the end of the session.
Artist’s Workshop Campers of all ages, Session 2 only
Campers who register for this theme ahead of time will spend their free choice day sessions receiving instruction and coaching in a variety of 2D and 3D media. They will display their work during a special end-of-session art show.
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Check out Dates & Rates for the upcoming summer
Come for one, two, or all three sessions!
2025 Dates
15-day session
Session 1: June 19 - July 3
Session 2: July 5-19
Session 3: July 21 - August 4
8-day session
Session 1: June 19-26
Session 3: July 21-28
*Note: The 8-day option is not available for horsemanship programs, Conquerors, or Rafting Outcamp
2025 Rates
- 15-day session: $2,520
- 8-day session: $1,600
*The first 100 campers to enroll will receive an early enrollment discount of $200/session
Additional fees:
- Horsemanship programs: $300/session
- Mountain Biking programs: $200/session
- Kayaking program: $200/session
- Acting & Theater free choice add-on: $60
- Artist’s Workshop free choice add-on: $60
- Stay over between sessions: $150
*Note: All 2-week campers are also charged a laundry fee of $25 upon enrollment
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Register for Youth Camp
Registration for Youth Camp 2025 programs is now open to everyone!
The first 100 campers to enroll will receive a discount of $200/session.
1 Gather required info
Filling out the registration form should take 10-15 minutes. Before you start, gather the following information:
- Employment information for each parent or legal guardian (work address and phone number)
- Christian Science Practitioner’s name, phone number, and address
- Emergency contact information for two people who are different from the camper’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s)
(name, phone number, address) - Payment information (credit card or e-check)
2 Fill out camper application form
Using the link below, fill out the camper application form. After you enter your name and email address, our system will either prompt you to log in to your existing CampInTouch account (if you’ve registered for one of our programs before) or create a new account. If you’ve forgotten your password for your existing account, you’ll be able to reset it during this step.
Remember to hit save after each page of the application, so you don’t lose information you have entered.
Questions? Call us at 888.543.4849 x201.
3 Complete additional forms
After registering, return to your CampInTouch account to fill out required information:
- Transportation information
- Camp store account setup
- Medical exempt or immunization forms
Questions? Call us at 719.395.2468 x201.
4 Explore financial aid options
Financial aid is available through The Campership Fund (TCF), an organization that supports individuals attending any Christian Science camp. To apply for funds, fill out TCF’s campership application. They can meet up to 75% of tuition costs (including program and stayover fees). If TCF awards less than what you request, the additional need is passed along to us – no need to fill out a separate A/U Ranches campership application.
Got Questions?
If you have any questions, or need additional information, feel free to contact us:
Refer a friend, earn a discount
Do you know of a camper who you think would enjoy A/U Ranches programming?
If the camper you referred attends Youth Camp, you will receive a $300 discount toward your own camper’s tuition (within the same year).
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.
Youth camp planning guide, which includes a link to the packing list
Summer camp menus
Parent webinar
How to prepare for your adventure
After you’ve registered your camper for camp…we recommend you read through all the resources that follow, even if they've attended youth programs at the A/U Ranches. Times change, and so do we!
Forms to be completed
All registered? Go into your CampInTouch account to complete the following forms:
- Transportation information
- Camp store account setup
- Medical exempt or immunization forms
A/U Ranches property maps
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Check out photos from camp!