• What time should I drop off/pick up my camper?

    Drop Off -

    Please plan to arrive between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, participants will check in with staff, receive a nametag and housing assignment, and be introduced to their camp counselors and cabin mates. 


    Pick Up -

    **NEW this year **Pick Up for LOWER Elementary campers is Wednesday at 11 AM.


    Pick Up for all other camp programs is Friday after morning worship at 11am. Campers and parents will be able to take a sack lunch home with them. Campers will be released after being signed out by a parent, guardian, or their congregation’s adult leader. 

  • How do I get to Sky Ranch?

    You can refer to the Google Maps on the Home Page or follow these directions:

    • From Fort Collins, drive North on US-287
    • Turn left onto the Poudre Canyon Road. You will see a Loaf N Jug gas station. This is your last place for gas and cell service!
    •  After following the Poudre Canyon Road for 26 miles, turn left onto County Road 63E (also known as the Pingree Park Road).
    • Stay on the gravel road for 16 miles.
    • Turn right onto Forest Service Road 145. You will see signs for Tom Bennett campground and Sky Ranch. If you reach the CSU Mountain Campus, you've gone around 2 miles too far.
    • After 2 miles, arrive at Sky Ranch!

  • Can my child hold onto their medications?

    Daily medication is held by the nurse, emergency medication can be held by your child. When you drop off your child, a discussion can be had with the nurse to decide what the best course of action will be for your camper.

  • Are scholarships available?

    Yes, Sky Ranch strives to be fully accessible to all participants, regardless of financial means. No proof of income or other documentation is required. If you are affiliated with a Lutheran congregation, the church will often fund a portion of the camp fee as well. Our biggest goal is getting everyone to camp! If you need assistance for your child to come to camp, please complete the campership request form here and our staff will contact you to discuss your needs.

  • What forms are needed for my child to attend camp?

    We require two forms from ALL Campers and Adult Sponsors planning on staying at camp. They can be found by hovering over Camps and selecting Camper Douments here on our website.

    • Participant Release Form
    • Health Form
    • Rafting Form (for specific groups only)
    • Please Note: All fields must be filled out.
    • Participants under 18 require their guardians’ signature
    • Participants under 18 must have a doctors’ signature on our Health/Immunization forms
    • School/district/sports health forms will not be accepted
    • Forms can be mailed to our office at:

    Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp

    Attn: Camp Registrar

    805 S Shields St

    Fort Collins, CO 80521

    • Forms can be emailed: registrar@skyranchcolorado.org
    • Forms can be faxed: 970-493-7960

  • My camper has severe food allergies, do you accommodate?

    Yes, we can accommodate most types of food allergies and preferences. Sky Ranch operates with a “allergen aware” policy. Our food service staff are trained and certified in best practices of food preparation, handling, and preventing cross contamination. Unfortunately, due to the limited size of our facilities we cannot guarantee anything to be 100% free of a particular allergen. If you or your child has a serious allergy please contact our office and speak with Jeff Fairfax our Operations and Property Director who oversees food service at camp. 

  • Is there a camp store?

    Yes, we have a camp store that will be open daily to all campers! We sell t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, stickers and ice cream treats. We recommend you send no more than $50 with your camper but $10 is more than enough to get a couple ice cream treats and a sticker! 


    If you would like to add money to your camper's account ahead of their camp week, you can do so on their camper profile or call our office!

  • What should I pack?

    Here is the link to our Packing List 


    Please be mindful, weather on the mountain can be extreme and vary wildly throughout the day. We encourage layers! 

  • Can I camp during the week at Sky Ranch?

    As a licensed child-care facility, our campground is closed to the public during the hours of operation of our summer camp season. This means beginning June through August 15 our campground is closed Sunday, 12 pm through Friday, 4 pm.

    •  Campground/rentals are available on the weekends throughout this time frame.

    Please check our Facility Rental tab to learn more.

  • Can I stay at camp while my camper participates in their program?

    In addition to the above FAQ, we strongly discourage this. Through our experience, campers with a parent’s present (or even known presence) tend to act out and not participate as openly in group settings/cabin settings as if their parents were not present.


    Please call the office if you have further questions.

  • Where will I sleep while at camp?

    Campers 1st - 8th grade will sleep in our rustic camper cabins. Each cabin sleeps 10 campers with sets of twin bunkbeds. Each cabin has heat & electricty which is also centrally located around the shower house. 


    High School campers (while onsite) will get to enjoy their nights sleeping in our canvas tents either down by the creek at Beaver Flats or in the big open meadow at Beaver Meadows.


    Backpacking groups will sleep out on trail. When they are camp, they will join the other High School locations.

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