Stephanie Hearn shared information with us about Roundup River Ranch.  There were some great videos of the camp and the kids enjoying themselves.   There are 30 camps across the world for children ages 7-17.   Roundup River Ranch offers old-fashioned, pure fun camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families. At a beautiful Colorado ranch and through year-round activities, they offer campers and families the chance to enjoy the most extraordinarily ordinary joys of childhood. Here, children are not defined by their illness.  The campers can take a true vacation from being “a patient” and get back to the fun of being a child. Here, the healing power of laughter, friendship and shared experiences offer kids the chance to make new friends, find the courage to try activities they never thought possible, and build confidence. 

Stephanie shared a video about the history of the camp and how this all came about.  Roundup River Ranch began with a dream to carry out the vision of actor Paul Newman and bring a Hole in the Wall Camp (now SeriousFun Children's Network) to Colorado. Two members of the Hole in the Wall Board of Directors, David Horvitz and John Forester, envisioned a camp set in the beautiful Rocky Mountain region. In 2006, Alison Knapp, a local philanthropist, officially founded Roundup River Ranch. Alison recruited a diverse founding Board of Directors and our President and CEO, Ruth Johnson. Over the next five years, the Board and a dedicated group of staff, volunteers, community and corporate partners, and many others worked tirelessly to make sure we were ready to welcome our first campers on July 6, 2011.

From the first “Welcome to camp” to the ever-increasing numbers of campers and families whose lives have been transformed by Roundup River Ranch, Mr. Newman’s vision lives on. This is indeed a place where kids can “raise a little hell” as he said, and have the chance to be a fun-loving, worry-free kid.

Nestled in a canyon along the Colorado River, Roundup River Ranch sits on 125 acres at an elevation of 6,300 feet in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It is a place that feels a million miles from doctors' offices and worries. It is off the beaten path, where Mother Nature’s wonder is seen in all directions. The road leading into camp is winding, quiet and serene – taking everyone back in time to simpler modes of play and depositing visitors into a setting that is wonderfully welcoming. Even first-time campers say that their arrival at Roundup River Ranch feels like coming home.  The pictures Stephanie shared certainly illustrate the beauty.  If you would like to see the camp let Stephanie know for their upcoming Open House on 5/4/19.  

Thanks Stephanie for the information and this wonderful opportunity for children and families.  

Please reach out to Stephanie if you would like to support Roundup River Ranch at shearn@roundupriverranch.org .

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