Colorado Overnight Camp Summer Prep
Pre-Camp Prep
Pre-Camp Checklist
Follow this list and you will have everything you need by the time camp rolls around!
Pro-tip: Screen shot this list so you have it anywhere!
Now
- Log into your Sky Ranch Online Account to:
- Confirm your account is paid in full
- Complete your Medical History and Terms & Conditions
- Answer the Registration Questions
- Pre-Order Shirts, Skypacks, and Snack Packs
- Add funds to your Ranch Bank
- Purchase a Bunk1 bundle - instructions
- Upload a close-up photo of your camper
- Set up a doctor's appointment for your camper:
- The Physician's Form and Certificate of Immunization must be signed by a doctor. (School forms will not be accepted.)
- If your camper is missing immunizations, please click here for more information. The exemption form may be uploaded in addition to or in place of the immunization form.
- Use this step-by-step tutorial to scan and upload the forms to your camper's registration. Please do not submit a photo with your phone.
Two weeks before camp
- Check the Packing List
- Prepare Camper Mail & Care Packages
- Download the Bunk1 App - instructions
- Log in with your Sky Ranch username and password (no code needed)
- Turn notifications ON for important updates
- Upload your camper's photo and purchase a bundle through your Sky Ranch Online Account - NOT in the Bunk1 app
- Ensure your additional forms are complete.
- Quest Colorado: Physician's Form and Certificate of Immunization
- Sigma: Fill out all of the forms below:
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Sigma Junior |
Sigma Senior |
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Physician Form - print & upload |
Physician Form - print & upload |
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Certificate of Immunization - print and upload |
Certificate of Immunization - print and upload |
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Noah's Ark - online |
Noah's Ark - online |
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Food Bank of the Rockies - print & bring |
Golden Community Garden - print & bring |
One week before camp
- Plan night event outfits
- Camper Medication must be in a labeled prescription bottle
- Learn more about medication and health policies here
Day before camp
- Make sure you have everything ready to go (check the packing list again)
- Fill out and attach your camper's luggage tags
Day of camp
- Bring your Photo ID - it's required
- Don’t forget your camper mail/care packages
- Head to your favorite place on Earth! (Sky Ranch in Van, TX!)
During camp
- Send your camper bunk notes and view photos with the Bunk1 App.
- Expect to see a handful of photos of your camper throughout their time in Colorado. Check out our philosophy on Camper Photos for more info.
Packing List
What to Bring
Here are some awesome videos to help you understand how to pack for multiple weeks in Colorado!
Camp Life
- Bring a backpack for the bus ride
- Warm bedding - we recommend a 30-degree-rated sleeping bag and a pillow
- Flashlight/Headlamp and watch
- Campers cannot use Ranch Bank funds during travel
- DON'T FORGET your Bible, a journal (a spiral notebook is fine), and a pen
- Sunscreen, bug spray, and toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc)
- Disposable camera (phones will not be allowed)
- Stationery and stamps
- Two towels (one for a shower and one at the river)
- **Water Bottle** As campers move into the mountains, drinking plenty of water will help avoid altitude sickness. Please make sure your camper arrives with a large, full water bottle or at least two bottles of water.
- For Sigma Seniors: Top of the World is an amazing hike and outdoor campout. Warm clothing will be very important for this. Also, bring your "My Story" wood round you started at Sigma Jr. last summer. If you have lost it, we will provide another one for you.
Care Packages: Make sure to read up on guidelines for bringing care packages. Sky Ranch also offers the option to purchase pre-made SkyPacks for on-camp delivery. See options and purchase pre-orders in your Online Account.
Helpful Hints
- Please make sure that you clearly label all of your camper's belongings.
- Daily temperatures average about 75 degrees. Nights can dip to 30. Campers will need warm clothing for nights, as well as warm layers for mornings and evenings. Please pack enough clothing for the trip, as there is no laundry service during our time together!
- You are traveling by bus, so space is limited. Each camper is limited to one large duffel bag or suitcase (not to exceed 50lbs), a sleeping bag, and a carry-on backpack. NO TRUNKS, please.
- We have special guidelines for care packages. Be sure to check them out.
- Don't buy a lot of new clothing - this is camp, and we will most likely get wet and dirty!
- Use ziplock bags to waterproof items.
- Don't send anything that you consider irreplaceable.
- Clearly label all of your belongings.
- Strapless clothing, mini-skirts, or t-shirts with large cutouts are not allowed.
- All shorts must be a modest length (fingertip length) and we have a NO ROLL rule.
- Quest Colorado: Pack either bedding for a twin sized bed, or a comfortable sleeping bag.
- Sigma Junior and Sigma Senior: Pack a sleeping bag rated for 30 degree temperatures.
Night Events
What is a night event and what does that mean for packing?
Make sure to watch the video to learn what night events are and see examples of costumes! Check out the awesome themed Night Events below!