What makes Roundup River Ranch so extraordinary?
We make campers with life-altering diagnoses feel like ordinary kids. Giggling, laughing, conspiring, arrow-shooting, horseback-riding, art-creating kids. We help campers and their families enjoy the gift of extraordinarily joyful moments, lasting friendships, newfound courage, and memories that remain long after the last s’more is devoured.
Connected by a powerful
commitment to childhood.
We are part of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global community of medical specialty camps founded by Paul Newman. He believed that kids with serious illnesses needed a place to “kick back and raise a little hell.” And we couldn’t agree more.
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Mark your calendars, our 2026 Onsite Camp Schedule is here! 🗓️😍 Find the full schedule with details about diagnoses served at each camp session at RoundupRiverRanch.org/Schedule! Camper applications for Family Camp sessions 1-2, and all Summer Camp sessions will open on January 5th!
Interested in working or volunteering at camp next summer?! Applications will be opening soon....stay tuned!
We`re already so excited for all the magical moments that are going to happen at camp next year! ❤️
On Saturday, we celebrated our 4th Annual Fall Festival! 🍂 Our community gathered at @denverbotanic Chatfield Farms for a morning of camp activities and family fun. We welcomed 259 attendees from 68 families, made possible thanks to the support of 13 wonderful volunteers and staff. 🧡 Campers and families had a blast at the different activities, including keychain making, face painting, axe-throwing, and yard games! The candle-making station was also a huge hit! 🕯️ A big thank you to Lynx Grills for generously providing delicious food for attendees to enjoy with their hot chocolate and cider. To end the beautiful fall day, campers were encouraged to pick out a pumpkin to bring home - completely free thanks to Sysco! 🎃
On International Chefs Day, we want to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing camp chef and Food Services Manager, Mary! 💛 Mary`s commitment to providing delicious, safe meals to campers, volunteers, and staff is inspiring and brings joy to so many throughout the camp season. ✨ Not only does she work hard in the kitchen to make sure everyone`s dietary needs are met, but she also takes the time to sit with campers during mealtimes and join in on camp fun at activities like the Carnival. We are so thankful for her and all that she does to make camp special!
It wouldn`t be International Chefs Day without a recipe!👩🍳 Mary is sharing her GF, DF, and Vegetarian Lentil Soup recipe below:
Ingredients:
3/4 cups olive oil
3 medium onion, chopped
16oz frozen diced carrots (may use fresh)
12 garlic cloves, minced (use more if you want)
2 tbs ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp oregano
(3) 28oz cans Original Rotel
3 cups brown lentils
18 cups water
8oz vegetable base
1 tbs salt
1 tbs pepper
2 tbs lemon juice (optional)
Directions:
Warm olive oil and sauté carrots and onions.
Add garlic and spices.
Cook until fragrant.
Add Rotel, water, and vegetable base.
Bring to boil.
Add lentils.
Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender but hold shape.
Use immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup or take 2 cups out and blend and return to pot.
Serve hot!
Enjoy! 🥣
Did you know even dinosaurs love camp carnivals?? 🦕 😲 One of the biggest hits this fall Family Camp season was a carnival visit by Billy from Fossil Posse! Billy, local dinosaur hunter extraordinaire, dazzled our families with his knowledge of the ancient history of Colorado, complete with lifelike replicas of fossils! 🦴 We loved this fun learning addition to our beloved carnival.
Thank you to our amazing Reset & Refresh volunteers who supported our mission throughout our 2025 camp season! 🤩 Reset & Refresh volunteers are the behind-the-scenes magic makers between camp sessions who help deep clean our facilities to make our cabins, volunteer housing, program areas, The Depot, and Trent’s Cookhouse clean, safe, and ready for our next group of excited campers and volunteers. 🧹💕
This year, 95 Reset & Refresh volunteers dedicated over 405 hours to keep camp running smoothly and sparkling clean!! 👏 A massive thank you to our 2025 groups including: Peace Jam, East West, Eagle County School District, Alpine Bank, Apres Dental, Colorado Mesa University OT Program, Raise a Little Hell Club, Family & Friend Groups, Individual Volunteers, and dedicated full-time staff members! 😍
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