Swim, paddle, and splash on our beautiful Colorado waters!
If you like getting wet and staying cool, the A/U Ranches Water major is the answer for you! In addition to several lakes on our property and a junior Olympic-size pool, we are a short distance from high alpine lakes and the Arkansas River, with a full range of rapids and a world-class river park. Swim, canoe, raft, kayak, and have the time of your life!
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Learn more about our Water programs
Waterfront Rising 5th- to 8th-graders
You'll learn a range of waterfront skills appropriate to your abilities and grade level. Learn to navigate water craft, including canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Practice common swim strokes and develop your water treading capacity with drills and games in our junior Olympic-sized pool. Then take your skills on the road for your three-day outtrip, where you will explore alpine lakes like Twin Lakes and Turquoise Lake. Rising 7th- and 8th-graders will also get a taste of rafting on the Arkansas river! Previous water experience is not necessary to join this program.
Whitewater Rafting Rising 9th- to 12th-graders
Experience the most popular whitewater in Colorado – the Arkansas River. Our river guide counselors are certified by the State of Colorado and will teach you all about river safety and rafting techniques. You, too, have the awesome opportunity to learn how to be a raft guide! But rafting is not a solo job – you'll paddle as a “boat family” while developing your skills and confidence. Campers in this program will be required to pass a swim test at the beginning of the session. Welcome to the Arkansas River!
Whitewater Kayaking Rising 9th- to 12th-graders
Our kayaking major is perfect for campers comfortable with the river and ready for a new challenge. Start off on the camp lakes and in the pool as you learn paddling techniques, kayak rolling, and rescue skills before moving on to the Arkansas River. Local river parks are perfect for developing river confidence and skills before moving to moderate sections of the river and a culminating paddle. Campers in this program will be required to pass a swim test at the beginning of the session.
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Check out Dates & Rates
Come for one, two, or all three sessions!
2024 Dates
15-day session
- Session 1: June 22 – July 6
- Session 2: July 8–22
- Session 3: July 24 – August 7
8-day session
- Session 1: June 22–29
- Session 3: July 24–31
2024 Rates
- 15-day session: $2,445
- 8-day session: $1,525
Additional fees:
- Horsemanship programs: $250/per session
- Mountain Biking program: $200/per session
- Stay over between sessions: $125
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Register for Youth Camp
Registration for 2025 programs will open soon!
Please note: There are times during the year when registration is not available for certain programs because we are switching the application over to a new calendar year. Check back soon!
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 Create or log in to your CampInTouch account
Your CampInTouch account helps you stay in the loop with camp, update your child's store account, make payments, and keep track of any forms you need to fill out before your child comes to camp.
If you have an existing CampInTouch account, don’t make a new one – just log in as usual.
Questions? Call us at 888.543.4849 x201.
3 Fill out the registration form
In your CampInTouch account, register your child for the session(s) and program(s) they would like to participate in. Remember to hit save after each page in order to keep your progress!
After registering, return to your CampInTouch account to complete additional forms:
- 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
Helpful information
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