THE POWER OF PURE
CHILDHOOD JOY
Camp programs have the extraordinary power to make kids with life-altering diagnoses feel like ordinary kids.
The fortitude of fun.
The strength of silliness.
The boldness that
comes from belonging.
When a child with a life-altering diagnosis experiences camp, it lights a fire inside them and they discover they have the power to take on life in bold, joyful new ways. It ignites an “I can do it” belief, as they discover that they are strong and resilient. And, it fuels entire families with inspiration and hope.
Camp programs have the extraordinary power to make kids with life-altering diagnoses feel like ordinary kids.
Our volunteers fuel fun and friendships and get a powerful amount of love and inspiration in return.
Your donation not only makes all of our camp experiences possible, it makes them FREE to every camper.
Learn about the powerful impact of camp for this family.
Volunteers come from many different places and job fields to spend time at Roundup River Ranch, and we love hearing all of their stories! 💓 We talked with Volunteer Lauren, who came through our Abercrombie & Fitch partnership, about her experience as a first-time Cabin Leader Volunteer at camp. To see more of Lauren’s story, read her blog post at RoundupRiverRanch.org/Blog or view the longer version of her interview on our YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/RoundupRiverRanch ✨🔗
It’s impasta-ble not to laugh when you’re at camp! 🍝
Start your crockpots and sprinkle in that spice… It’s chili season, and our staff brings the HEAT! 👩🍳🌶️ Yesterday, we hosted our 4th Annual Staff Chili Cookoff, recognizing our greatest chili and chili-adjacent recipes. We welcomed judges with some of the best taste buds in town... Mike Luark, Doug Rapier, Kathie and Bob Shafer, and Nicole and Max Avery! 😋
Our 2026 People’s Choice Chili-Adjacent Dish Winner was Katie, our Assistant Camp Director, with her incredible chicken dip! Our official 2026 Chili Cookoff Champion was… Samantha, our Events Manager! 🏆
Who knew we had so many talented chili cooks at camp? Congratulations to all participants in our 4th Chili Cookoff. We are full of pride (and chili) thanks to our fantastic team! 💗
Because of your generosity, thousands of moments of joy, connection, independence, and hope are now part of a camper’s story. ❤️ During our year-end campaign, you and more than 500 fellow supporters raised $774,177, and with the $200,000 Frechette Family Foundation match, that generosity grew into an incredible $974,177 in support of life-changing camp experiences! 🥳 Your support makes it possible for every camper and family to experience Roundup River Ranch completely free of charge. We want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who gave through our year-end campaign, we wouldn`t be able to do what we do without you! 🫶
Tonight’s staff holiday gathering was one for the books! 🥰
After a delicious annual chili cookoff (… more on that later), our team met for a few rounds of epic bowling and bonding. Cheers were loud and happy as staff showed off some of the best - and most interesting - ways to knock down pins. 🎳
We’re so grateful to kick off the new year with this mighty crew. Thank you to Back Bowl for having us! 💛🙌