Summer Prep
Colorado Overnight Camp

We cannot wait for you to drive through our gates this summer!
This page contains all the need-to-knows for Summer 2023 programs: Quest Colorado, Sigma Junior, and Sigma Senior!
This summer we are asking the question “Who is God?” This is a question everyone is faced with at some point in their life and the way we answer it is vitally important. We will never fully understand the depth and greatness of who God is, but the Christian life is a lifelong journey of knowing and understanding Him. God wants us to know Him and has made Himself known, in creation and through His Holy Scriptures.

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 Online Account to:
- Confirm your account is paid in full.
- Complete your Health Form, Terms & Conditions.
- Answer the “Additional Questions.”
- Add Authorized Pickups for your camper.
- Pre-Order Shirts, Skypacks, and Snack Packs.
- Add funds to your Store Card.
- Set up a doctor appointment for your camper:
- The Physician's Form must be signed by a doctor. Upload them under the "Forms" tab on your camper's registration. Most smart phones have a scan function to make this process easier. Check out the tutorials for iPhones and Androids.
Two weeks before camp
- Check the packing list.
- Prepare Camper Mail & Care Packages.
- Download the Bunk1 App and log in using your Sky Ranch account information. Make sure notifications are turned on to receive important updates about camp.
- Ensure your additional forms are complete.
- Quest Colorado: Physician's Form
- Sigma: Fill out all of the forms below:
Sigma Junior |
Sigma Senior |
Physician Form - print & upload |
Physician Form - print & upload |
Noah's Ark - online |
Noah's Ark - online |
Love Your Neighbor - print & bring |
Love Your Neighbor - print & bring |
Food Bank of the Rockies - print & bring |
Golden Community Garden - online |
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)
- Facial Recognition - upload a clear photo of your camper’s face to the Bunk1 App to be notified when new photos of your camper are uploaded!
Day of camp
- Parents bring your driver’s license to check-in. It’s required.
- Fill out your camper’s Sky Ranch luggage tags and attach them to your camper’s luggage.
- 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 emails and view photos with the Bunk1 App.
- You do NOT need an invitation code. Simply log in with you Sky Ranch email and password!
- 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.

What to Bring
Clothing
- 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!
- 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.
Jacket or fleece - very necessary | Hand sanitizer |
Rain jacket or poncho - very necessary | Hat and sunglasses |
One-piece swimsuit for water activities | Both pants and shorts |
Sturdy shoes for hiking | Socks, underwear, pajamas |
Older pair of tennis shoes for daily use | T-shirts/tops: both long and short sleeves |
Lip Balm | Night event costumes |
Water shoes - either sandals with back straps or shoes that can get wet | Money - for bus ride snacks ONLY. |
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 20 degree rated sleeping bag and a pillow.
- Flashlight/Head lamp and watch.
- $20 for snacks during the bus ride to and from Colorado. Campers cannot use Ranch Bank funds during travel.
- DON'T FORGET your Bible, a journal (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 (for shower and 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.
What NOT to Bring
Crop tops | Scooter | low-cut tank tops |
Any web-enabled devices | Cell phones | Alcohol |
Tobacco products | iPads/tablets | Fireworks |
Handheld video game systems | Computers | Bikes |
Paintball guns and gear | Skateboards | Illegal drugs |
Skeet shooting equipment | Wake boarding equipment | Climbing gear |
Weapons (including pocket knives and multi-tools) | Money | Archery equipment |
Personal sports equipment | Pets |
Any electronic device that can access the internet breaches our security policy. If discovered by a counselor, it will be collected and stored until the end of the camper's session. Sky Ranch cannot be responsible for lost or broken articles. Please do not bring anything that would break easily or cause loss if misplaced.
Helpful Hints
- 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 cut outs are not allowed.
- All shorts must be a modest length (fingertip length) and we have a NO ROLL rule.

Opening Day
Though our Quest Colorado, Sigma Junior and Sigma Senior campers are ultimately destined for Colorado, all will start at our Van, TX location. Many camper families show their Sky Ranch spirit by decorating their car for the trip to camp. Window paint and streamers are some of our favorites!
The gates will open at the times designated below for each program. For safety and scheduling purposes, there will be no one to assist you or care for campers before the start time. If you cannot arrive during these times, please share that information with us in your online account.
Sunday Arrival Schedule
Multiple campers? You are welcome to arrive at the earliest time.
- 2:30pm-3:30 pm
- Sky 1
- Sky 2
- Young Riders
- Sky Fillies
- 3:30pm-4:30pm
- Sky 3
- Sky 4
- Morph
- 4:00-5:00pm
- Quest Van
- Quest Colorado
- Sigma Junior
- Sigma Senior
Upon arrival at Sky Ranch, we'll direct you where yo park.
- Before you get out of your car, be sure to grab your Photo ID, your camper's medications, your printed waivers/forms, and (if you are bringing one) your package you are dropping off for them! Bring everything with you!
- From there, we'll help load your luggage, and take you and your camper to their drop-off location. You'll need you Photo ID for this part!
- At their drop-off location you will:
- Drop off mail your camper's packages
- Turn in medication with the Health Center Team
- Drop off any printed waivers/forms, or complete anything that is missing
- Finalize any registration details - including adding a Sky Pack or Camper Tee to their experience!
- Once you're done, you can head to Legacy to shop in our store, grab a cold refreshment and popcorn, then hop on a trailer back to the parking lot. We'll see you at Closing Show!
Camper Pick-Up
Campers will not be released to an individual for any reason without following the check-out process.
- Show your driver’s license to their counselor.
- Sign the camper check-out form.
- Turn in your pre-reg form if you haven’t already (Sigma Junior only!)
- Get your camper!
Important Info: You may authorize additional people to pick up your camper in your Online Account under Additional Questions prior to camp. We cannot release a camper to anyone who is not on this list.
Closing Show Details
Quest Colorado:
Day: Tuesday - Week 2
Where: Citizen's Church - Plano, TX
When: Begin arriving at 4:00 PM for preliminary check-in, and Closing Show will start at 4:30!
Sigma Junior:
Day: Saturday - Week 2
Where: Sky Ranch - Van, TX
When: 10:30 AM as a part of the Sky 3, Sky 4, Morph, and Quest Closing Show!
Sigma Senior Brunch:
Day: Saturday - Week 2
Where: Oak Haven Dining Hall at Sky Ranch - Van, TX
When: 8:30 AM. Join us for an incredible time of sharing as we celebrate the accomplishment of completing Phase 2 of the Life Map.

Campers travel by Charter Bus
After checking in at Van, they will depart for Colorado:
- Quest Colorado – Frontier check-in. Campers will have dinner on camp, attend the Opening Show, spend Monday on camp and depart Monday evening for Horn Creek.
- Sigma Junior – Activity Center check-in. Campers will have dinner on camp and depart Sunday evening for Horn Creek.
- Sigma Senior – Activity Center check-in. Campers will have dinner on camp and depart Sunday evening for Ute Trail.
Bus Updates
Download the Bunk1 App to receive updates on our trip to Colorado! We will send you a notification when we leave Van, in the morning on the road, and when we arrive at Horn Creek/Ute Trail. Use your Sky Ranch Online Account information to log in. No invitation code necessary! And make sure your notification are ON!
Delays
Leadership staff on the bus will contact the Leadership Camp Manager if there are any serious delays in travel due to weather, emergencies, or other unforeseen situations. Parents will be notified if there is any emergency involving the bus. Head counts of campers and staff are taken many times during stops.
Bus Rules
All campers are required to follow the guidelines and rules explained by the bus driver for the charter bus company and implemented by the Leadership Camp staff.

What is a night event and what does that mean for packing?
Sunday - COMING SOON!
Monday - Bus Ride to Colorado
Bring your comfy clothes as we have a bus ride to COLORADO!
Tuesday - Quest Colorado Opening Show
Welcome to Quest Colorado, you’re in for a show! Come as you are or feel free to dress up for the opening show. This is your intro to Quest Co, are you ready?
Wednesday - Mystery of the Mist
The Missst has come and infected Horn Creek Specifically some of your favorite counselors. Work with the Doctor Snorlak to find ingredients to cure and remove the Missst to save your favorite counselors and all of Horn Creek. Come dressed up in your camo or in your medical gear!
Thursday - Night at the Oscars
Lights! Camera! Action! An experience Quest campers will never forget. You'll soon find yourself the star of the show and a nominee for best picture. It's all up to The Academy of Quest Colorado! Who will go home victorious? All you have to do - come dressed as your favorite character from a movie or TV show and be prepared to show off your star power.
Friday - Holidance
Dance the night away dressed for your favorite day! Deck out in an holiday attire, do you love Thanksgiving? You can be a Turkey! If ugly Christmas sweaters are your thing, go for it! Do you really just love the 4th of July? Go with a full red, white, and blue getup. Get ready for a holiday explosion dance party you will never forget.
Saturday - Girl/Guy Night
Guys Knight
King Arthur is out of town for the week and his brother King Andrew has decided it is time for some renovation to the current knights and are looking to schedule a series of trials and eventually a job interview to find out who will be joining the brotherhood of knights.
Girls Night Camp Out
Camp out with the GIRLS! A fun and free night of dancing to some joyous tunes with your favorite pair of PJ's on. Get ready for a creative and silly evening with the focus of how each of you are wonderfully made by a wonderful CREATOR!
Zion's Cup
Yep, that's right, the legendary Zion's Cup competition is back and better than ever! Solider, Farmer, Athlete - which will it be?! I guess you'll have to find out once you get here! The revered competition of the house is finally happening again -- so come ready to be in any of the houses. Bring a shirt that you can paint with house color. and we'll take care of the rest. Or bring green, orange, purple, or maybe even solder/athlete/farmer attire! But most importantly, prepare yourself for a high-energy, God-glorifying competition!
Sunday - Bus Ride to Colorado
Bring your comfy clothes as we have a bus ride to COLORADO!
Monday Week 1 - Opening Show
WHOOHOO, PARTY TIMES! Welcome to the show! We here at Sigma Jr. can’t think of a better way to kick off the week than with games, skits, and some good ol’ fashioned tomfoolery- brought to you by your very own counselors! All you need to bring for this night is yourself, your party hats, and the HYPE! Two weeks of fun and spiritual growth commencing in 3…2…1…
Tuesday Week 1 - Sigma Sunset
The long wait is over and we've made it to the mountains!! What better way to celebrate than a hillside hangout watching the sunset, playing yard games, making smores, and singing worship under the stars! Wear a comfy sweatshirt, throw on some sneakers, and get ready for a night of SIGMA VIBEZ!
Wednesday Week 1 - Barn Dance
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of our boots hittin’ the dance floor as we dance the night away at Sigma Barn dance! Get ready for the rootinest, tootinest night of your life- we’ve got a lineup of country dancing and classic Sky Ranch dance party comin’ your way! Make sure you round-up your best cowboy hats, cowboy boots, and all the denim/western wear you can muster up for a yee-haw typa night! See ya soon, partner!
Thursday Week 1 - SHARK TANK
Are you ready to face the Sharks of Horn Creek? All Sigma Jr campers! Come ready to present your most brilliant ideas and exhibit incredible skills as you compete against one another to win the Horn Creek Shark Tank. Come dressed as anything business, underwater, or your combination of both!
Friday Week 1 - Guy/Girl Night
Guys Night - Men of the Mist
A mysterious mist is slowly taking over Westcliffe and only one ancient artifact can stop it! You will have to work as a team to discover the location of the hidden artifact and use it to stop the mist before it's too late! Bring your best Indiana Jones or Benjamin Gates inspired looks to aid in your quest!
Girls Night- B.O.L.D
This night is all about embracing all it means to be BOLD - imagine all the bright colors and fun dancing together! Wear anything that’s bright and colorful and easy to be active in! Get ready to be BOLD together as we dance, paint, and learn what it means to follow Christ BOLDly!
Saturday Week 1 - Night of Worship
Come prepare your hearts and minds to reflect on your Sigma Jr session and worship our God!
Sunday Week 2 - Coffee House
It’s time to bring out the local coffee house style where they only drink drip coffee, hot tea, and listen to the slow vibey music of local musicians. Get ready to sit back with a hot scone and warm coffee and watch your fellow campers perform their raddest skill, talent, or musical performance. Come prepared to put on a show (yes, you!). Any true coffee house regular knows that the best attire for your local coffee shop is granola- think flannels, beanies, rolled jeans, or any other indie clothes you got.
Monday Week 2 - Colorado Campout
Horn Creek is set on the side of a mountain in beautiful Colorado so it just make sense that we would spend one night under stars. We will make some s'mores, play some guitar, and play some games as we enjoy a cold Colorado night.
Zion's Cup
Yep, that's right, the legendary Zion's Cup competition is back and better than ever! Solider, Farmer, Athlete - which will it be?! I guess you'll have to find out once you get here! The revered competition of the house is finally happening again -- so come ready to be in any of the houses. Bring a shirt that you can paint with house color. and we'll take care of the rest. Or bring green, orange, purple, or maybe even solder/athlete/farmer attire! But most importantly, prepare yourself for a high-energy, God-glorifying competition!
Sunday - Bus Ride to Colorado
Bring your comfy clothes as we have a bus ride to COLORADO!
Tuesday Week 1 - Guy/Girl Night
Guys Night: THE BOYS!
Come to The 20th Annual Ute Trail Country Club Home Men’s Earth Ball Game Classic and have the time of your life with just the boys! Come ready to get MESSY while dressed in your best country club attire (think: sweatbands, visors, sunglasses, collared shirts, tall white socks, and tennis shoes).
Girls Night - Demo Divas
Picture this: caution tape, string lights, disco ball pinatas, and so much more! Get ready for a night full of demolition and destruction on the safest, most epic construction site as we come together as just girls! Come dressed in your best, most stylish construction gear you can find. Think jumpsuits, overalls, glitter, crowns, and PINK! We will end the night having inTENTional time under the stars celebrating being daughters of the King!
Wednesday Week 1 - Barn Dance
It wouldn't be Sigma Senior without a Ute Trail Barn Dance and we will be dancing the night away! Bring your boots, plaid shirts, old hats, starched jeans, and giant belt buckles. Feel free to bring some bling too as it sure to be a star-studded affair with Sky Ranch's Sigma Senior campers all in attendance!
Thursday Week 1 - Sigma Senior Citizen Night
Get ready to come party like it’s 1905! Come dressed in your elderly get up from gray wigs to walkers as we face off in an intense game of bingo and some other surprises against some of your fellow grandparents. We will end the night coming together in the Chapel to worship!
Friday Week 1 - Top Of The World
A hike to Top of the World and campout on the mountain under the stars!
Saturday Week 1 - Movie Night
Come and get ready for a relaxing evening of hanging out, eating pizza, board games, and pizza!! We know that hike was awesome and you're just ready to take a load off!
Sunday Week 2 - Night of Worship
We get to be together for a sweet night of worshiping God in song and fellowship at our chapel under the stars!
Zion's Cup
Yep, that's right, the legendary Zion's Cup competition is back and better than ever! Solider, Farmer, Athlete - which will it be?! I guess you'll have to find out once you get here! The revered competition of the house is finally hapenning again -- so come ready to be in any of the houses. Bring a shirt that you can paint with house color. and we'll take care of the rest. Or bring green, orange, purple, or maybe even solder/athlete/farmer attire! But most importantly, prepare yourself for a high-energy, God-glorfying competition!

Mail from friends and family is one of the highlights of camp! Here’s everything you need to know!
The DIY Method
- Delivery
- Due to limited space on the bus, please only send one package to your camper - no larger than a shoebox. Make sure your camper's name is legibile on the top!
- Do not send mail through UPS, FedEx, or USPS. Mail often does not arrive in time due to the mobility of Quest Colorado, Sigma Junior, and Sigma Senior and the delay in mailing between states. Instead, the Bunk1 app is a great option to send your camper a note during their first week.
- We deliver any number of letters in flat envelopes every day, so feel free to write a few kind words for your camper and let us know which day to deliver it!
- What goes inside a package?
- Snacks, a journal, small trinkets or games, or just a sweet note. Food must be sealed. Please do not send gum! For the safety of all campers and staff, do not include snacks with common airborne allergies such as peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, etc.
- Please package all food in a resealable container.
- Drop-off
- On Sunday, drop off your letters and packages when checking in your camper.
The Kick-back and Relax Method
We offer amazing pre-made care packages (SkyPacks and Snack Packs) that can be purchased through your online account (select Pre-Orders) and delivered directly to you camper while they are in Colorado!

While we recognize that trips to the health center are not completely unavoidable, we work diligently to minimize any time spent away from camp activities. This means that we take a proactive, holistic approach to caring for your camper. Ways that we do this include, but are not limited to, focusing on the importance of:
- handwashing
- bug spray
- sunscreen
- hydration
- rest
Our health centers are staffed by licensed health professionals as well as health care assistants. A physician acts as the medical director of each site, providing yearly review of our policies and treatment protocols.
Health Tips for Camp Prep
A healthy camp starts at home! As you prepare to send your child to camp, here are some ways that you can ensure they have a wonderful experience:
- Prevent the spread of illness:
- If your child shows signs of illness, please keep them home. This greatly reduces the spread of illness at camp.
- Teach your child to sneeze in his/her sleeve and to wash hands often at home and at camp.
- Staying Hydrated: Send a reusable water bottle so it can be refilled frequently during the week
- The altitude of our Colorado Camps can lead to Altitude Sickness if you are not proactive about being ready for Colorado! Drink plenty of water in the week leading up to camp to prevent feeling unwell while there!
Medications
Commonly Used Medications
Each location stocks commonly used medications, such as tylenol, for as-needed use.
Bringing Medications
If your child takes medication on a regular basis, the medication will be stored in our health center and dispensed by a licensed health professional. All medications (both prescription and over-the counter) must be checked in when you drop off your camper.
**No camper should have any medication with them in their personal belongings.**
To help expedite your check-in process on Sunday, please follow the instructions below:
- Original packaging required for all medications
- Both prescription and over-the-counter medications are required to be in the original packaging and contain only the medication identified on the container.
- Do not put medications in pill containers.
- Legible prescription label
- If your child requires a prescription medication, the prescription label must be legible with the camper’s name on it.
- Do not use old bottles or those belonging to another family member as they will not be administered per state law.
- Prescription label instructions will be followed. If your child’s doctor has recently changed the timing or frequency of the medication, make sure the prescription label is up to date.
- Non-FDA approved medications need an order by a licensed provider
- Non-FDA approved medications include most vitamins, oils, and dietary supplements and will only be accepted and administered to your camper if accompanied by an order that is signed by a licensed provider (MD, DO, NP or PA).
- This order must instruct us on when and how much to give. This is to ensure the safety of your camper and to comply with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Check the expiration date: Expired medication will not be administered per state law.
- Rescue Inhalers and EpiPens
- The ONLY medications that are permitted to be kept with the counselors are RESCUE inhalers (along with spacer) and EpiPens. These are the only medications that our counselors are trained to administer. Campers are not allowed to keep rescue medications themselves for safety reasons.
- A counselor that has your child’s rescue medication will be with your child at all times. The counselors are allowed to keep glucometers.
- If you have any questions, please contact our Healthcare Director prior to camp.
- Picking up medication:
- All medications can be picked up by parents on the last day of camp.
- Medications that are not picked up will be disposed of so please be sure to stop by our medication return table.
- If your child has a rescue medication kept by the counselor (EpiPen or rescue inhaler), it is your responsibility to obtain these from your child’s counselor when you pick up your child from camp.
To serve your family with excellence, we follow the regulations for Colorado and Texas Youth Camps and subscribe to the American Camp Association standards.
Special Dietary Requirements
We will gladly work with you regarding special dietary restrictions and food allergies. When completing online registration for camp, please complete the portion related to food allergies and dietary requirements. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact our food service department directly by emailing FoodService@SkyRanch.org.
Required Physical Form
All Colorado campers must have a Sky Ranch Colorado specific physical form. A general school or athletic physical form will not be accepted.
Based on Colorado State Law and the requirements of the Colorado Department of Human Services, every medication that the camper brings to camp, including over the counter medications, must be listed on the hard copy physical form and signed by a provider.
On-Site Nurse
A nurse is on site at our Colorado Camps, however a nurse is not present for all of the off-site activities that occur during these programs. If you have specific questions regarding this, or if your Colorado camper has specific health-related needs, please contact our Healthcare Director, Jennifer Watters at JenW@SkyRanch.org to discuss further
Bed Bug Prevention
Bed bugs have become more common in the United States and worldwide over the past few years. Sky Ranch takes several precautions to ensure facilities are free of these pests, but as with all hospitality businesses we have no control over the potential of guests bringing in bed bugs.
What can you do to prevent transmission of bed bugs?
Perform a thorough search looking for signs of bed bugs in any suitable hiding place. Look for feces (small dark dots in mattress corners or tight spaces), bed bug eggs, and for live active bed bugs. The best way to prevent the spread of these pests is to take extra caution when acquiring furniture or when staying in hotels. Thoroughly check beds, including sheets and mattress cording, for signs of bed bug infestation. Keep luggage, clothing, and other personal items on luggage racks away from upholstered surfaces and walls.
While bed bugs are a nuisance and can cause small bumps and minor itching, they are not known to carry disease or cause other types of physical reaction. Since there is no immediate health concern to campers or guests, Sky Ranch focuses on prevention, and then limiting the spread of these insects, in the isolated cases where they are brought onto our properties. Sky Ranch has an aggressive protocol of elimination and cabin treatment, should we determine the presence of bed bugs. Because the safety and comfort of our campers and guests is of paramount importance, we take all reports of possible bed bugs seriously, and immediately bring our safety and security team to investigate the situation. In the event there is a confirmed or suspected case of bed bugs in your child's cabin, you will be notified.
Of primary importance is to examine your camper’s luggage and belongings prior to coming to camp, as bed bugs are often unknowingly transported in suitcases.
Please feel free to contact our Healthcare Director, Jennifer Watters, RN at JenW@SkyRanch.org with any questions.
Bed Bug Facts
- Bed bugs are flattened, reddish-brown, oval shaped insects about ¼ in. long.
- Bed bugs do not “jump” or “fly”; they crawl.
- They are nocturnal (meaning they are more likely to move during the night-time hours.)
- Most people experience itching, pain and/or swelling of the skin where bed bugs have bitten.
- Bed bugs are spread through affected furniture or by hiding in items used during travel, such as suitcases
- Bed bugs are commonly found in large buildings such as apartments, dormitories, hospitals, and hotels.
- Before treating an area that you suspect has been affected, it is important that a professional correctly identifies the bug.
Schedule
Each day is jam packed with activities, fun, food, night events, and rest! Here's the general schedule for our time together!
Quest Colorado:
- Monday
- Spend the day in Van participating in the awesome activities there, then head to Horn Creek Monday evening!
- Tuesday Afternoon - Monday Evening
- Time at Horn Creek. Activities, fun, small group time, awesome night events! The possibilities are endless!
- Monday Night
- Depart for Dallas. Pick-Up details coming May 1st!
Sigma
- Sunday Evening
- Depart for Horn Creek and Ute Trail
- Monday Afternoon of Week 1 through the following Monday Morning of Week 2:
- Time together at in the mountains!
- Sigma Senior will hike to Top of the World all day on Friday to camp out and catch the sunrise on Saturday morning! Be sure to bring your 20 degree-rated sleeping bag!
- Monday Afternoon through Tuesday Afternoon of Week 2:
- Noah's Ark! We'll sleep at Noah's Ark, as well!
- Don't forget your Noah's Ark waivers!
- Tuesday
- Check into the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
- **Due to scheduling conflicts, Session 2 will be staying Colorado Christian University for their second week of camp.
- Here we will introduce the Sigma Defense, which is a time of prepping and equipping Sigma to learn to defend their faith.
- Check into the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
- Wednesday
- Sigma Junior will volunteer at The Food Bank of the Rockies.
- Sigma Senior will volunteer at the City of Golden Community Garden.
- We'll end the night with a campfire.
- Thursday, we'll all volunteer with Love Your Neighbor through Pulpit Rock!
- That evening, we'll load up on the buses and head towards Van.
- Friday Morning of Week 2
- Arrive in Van and hang out for the day!
- Saturday Pick-Up
- Sigma Junior will participate in Closing Show at 10:30.
- Sigma Senior will have Sigma Brunch at 8:30 to commemorate their time as Sigmas and their experience with Sky Ranch!
Camper Photos & Parent Emails
Photos - See camp in action!
- Because of the remote area of the camp and limited access to the internet, there are fewer photos, and they are not uploaded as frequently as our other camp locations.
- You can expect to see a handful of fun pictures of your camper participating in activities and posing with their cabin throughout their experience.
- Pictures are uploaded as internet allows to the Bunk1 App for you to view, purchase, and share.
The Purpose of Camper Photos
We believe camper photos should be a glimpse into the Colorado Leadership experience for parents at home. Our goal is to give you a general idea of what your teen is doing – to help you feel good about your decision to send them and show you some of the incredible fun they are having. We would ask you to refrain from using camper photos as the thermostat for the well-being or happiness of your teen. Not everyone remembers to smile when they are trying something new or doing something really fun. It’s also important for you to know we will never disrupt an “in-the-moment" experience to get a great picture. We will prioritize your camper living in the moment over capturing the moment – every time. At this age, even knowing a camera is present can be a big distraction, and we work hard to avoid this, which sometimes means we don’t get as many pictures as we’d like.
What We Know
As we evaluate the use of photos in our camper’s experience, here’s what we know:
- Parents love camper photos – and we love knowing you love them!
- Since your camper is going all the way to Colorado, communication about camp is highly valued.
- Photos are meant to be a small glimpse of camp, not a record of everything that happens in a day.
- Teens have different views on photos. Some love to see the camera and come running. Others shy away, not wanting their picture taken or not wanting to interrupt their current fun.
- We live in a time of constant technology – capturing every moment. We believe teens need a place to be themselves and not feel any pressure to be camera-ready.
What You Can Expect from Us
These are the expectations our Leadership Teams have determined will provide a great experience for your camper – which should include great memories AND wonderful photos you can share for years to come. Because of the mobility and remote locations of Colorado programs, we are not able to upload photos every single day. Because of this, we are committed to:
- Providing lots of great pictures from your teen’s time in Colorado.
- Uploading photos to the Bunk1 app every other day. Night event photos will be posted at that time as well.
- Taking at least one photo of your camper each day. This could be candid, with their new best friends, or a group night event photo.
- Notifying you if there is a reason we are not able to provide pictures on a certain day. Sometimes, due to weather, we aren’t able to take as many pictures as we’d like. We will let you know if this is the case and try to grab more pictures at a later time.
We have amazing things planned for this summer, and we cannot wait for your child to get here! There will be so many incredible opportunities for them to make new friends, grow in their faith, and try new things. We hope to capture a few of these moments but never at the cost of their experience.
Thank you for making Sky Ranch part of your summer plans! If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Emails
In the Bunk1 App, you will also have the opportunity to use Credits to send your camper an letter during the week. Update them on what's happening at home, their favorite sport's team, or a funny thing the dog did! We'll print it out and give it to them. Letters are printed at 10:00 am each day, so be sure to submit it through the app before then!
Bunk1
To view photos and send your camper emails while they are at camp, download the Bunk1 App and log in using your Sky Ranch account information.
Roommate Requests
Skip the Roommate Requests for our Colorado campers! The counselors at camp will assign them their bunks!
Store Account AKA Ranch Bank
Each camper will be given a wristband that is linked to their Store Account (Ranch Bank). We do not allow campers to carry cash on camp, so they use their Ranch Bank to purchase snacks, souvenirs, gifts, books, apparel, and much more.
We recommend depositing $75 for Quest Colorado and $120 for Sigma Junior and Senior. This can be done at any time through your online account by selecting Store Account from your camper’s itinerary. Unused Ranch Bank funds can be donated to the Sky Ranch Scholarships Program. If not selected as a donation, any amount over $5 will be refunded two weeks after their session of camp.