Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Roundup River Ranch

Family Camp

What you get

A free weekend camp for your child and family. There is a waitlist right now. Ask to be added.

Who starts it
You, with a letter from your doctor
How it’s sent
By post
Your time
About 15 minutes, plus waiting for the letter
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is between 5 and 17.
  • Family Camps 3–6 passed their July 2 first-round deadline; later applications may be considered for remaining spots or the waitlist.

  1. Ask your doctor for the letterStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    Roundup River Ranch needs 3 things from your doctor. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to Roundup River Ranch’s Family Camp. They offer a free weekend camp for our child and family, and there is a waitlist.

They need 3 things from you: a signed confirmation of the diagnosis, a letter, and a signed medical form. Their form and instructions are here: https://roundupriverranch.org/camp-programs/onsite-programs/family-camp/

Could you write that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Required camp application materials
    Specialty Provider Clinic Note for the diagnosed camperColorado State immunization record and yearly seasonal flu vaccine recordMedical information, allergies/dietary restrictions, medications, and required consent forms

  3. Post your application and the letter togetherTo the address on the form.

    • Submit the application through CampSite; completed materials may be uploaded (preferred), mailed, or faxed.

After you send

Watch email for acceptance or waitlist communication on the published notification date. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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