What is a life-altering diagnosis?
WE ARE SO PROUD TO PASS ON THE
POWER OF CAMP TO KIDS WHO NEED
OUR UTMOST KINDNESS, HOPE,
ACCEPTANCE, COMMUNITY AND JOY.
At Roundup River Ranch, we serve children with medical or mental health conditions that significantly impact their daily lives – reshaping routines, self-perception, and the way they experience the world. We believe every child facing a life-altering diagnosis deserves the chance to experience the joy, friendship, and confidence at camp – where illness and medical complexities take a backseat to ordinary, and extraordinary childhood experiences. Here, they are surrounded by peers who understand their journey, helping them feel accepted, supported, and less alone.
Medical Conditions & Qualifying Diagnoses Include (but are not limited to): We accept children with a variety of life-altering medical diagnoses. If you do not see a specific diagnosis listed, please reach out to our admissions team at camper@roundupriverranch.org for guidance
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorders
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Adjustment Disorders
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Anxiety & Related Disorders
- Arrythmias
- Blood Disorders (Hemophilia + Thalassemia + Neutropenia)
- Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant
- Brain Tumors
- Celiac Disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Childhood Cancer
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Colorectal Conditions
- Congenital & Acquired Heart Disease
- Craniofacial Differences (Including But Not Limited To Cleft Lip/Palate)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dermatologic Conditions
- Depressive Disorders
- Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
- EOE
- Epilepsy
- Gastroparesis
- Genetic Conditions
- G-Tube Dependence
- Heart Transplant
- Hirschsprungs
- IBD/IBS (Crohns And Colitis)
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Transplant
- Life-altering Dermatologic Disorders
- Liver Disease
- Liver Transplant
- Lung Disease
- Moderate To Severe Asthma
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Non-Ventilator Dependent Tracheostomy
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Severe Allergies (Food And Environmental)
- Severe Eczema
- Short Gut Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Spina Bifida
- Stroke
- TBI
- Thyroid Disorders
- Diagnoses requiring bowel and/or bladder programs.
Please Note:
- Children must be between the ages of 7 and 17 while attending onsite Summer Camp, Camp Online sessions, or to receive Joy, Delivered.
- Children must be at a developmental age of at least 7 years old to attend Camp Online sessions.
- The diagnosed child must be between the ages of 5 and 17 while attending onsite Family Camp sessions.
- Children must be within three years of active treatment and/or currently experiencing the challenges of a chronic or life-altering condition.
- Children must be socially, physically, and emotionally able and open to group activities and, for Camp Online, the online camp environment. We have developed a robust FAQs document regarding onsite, in-person programs, so you know what to expect.
- Please contact our Medical Team with specific questions about camper eligibility at medteam@roundupriverranch.org
Selection of Campers
- We would love to have every single child who applies be able to join us at camp, but space is sometimes limited. All applications are reviewed and individually considered by our Medical Team and Camp Team to ensure a safe and meaningful experience
- If a session is full, you name will be placed on a waitlist. Roundup River Ranch reserves the right to make camper selections and decisions based on factors deemed appropriate.