We cannot wait for you to come to Crooked Creek Ranch this summer with your high school and middle school friends! We are grateful for the time and energy you have invested in getting to know kids and we look forward to hosting you this summer. This website will hold all of the information that you need to make your trip to CCR successful.
The details below are everything you need to know for your camp trip so that you can be prepared for an incredible week. As we get closer to summer, we will continue to update this site; please bookmark this link and refer back to it frequently. If you have any questions at all, please contact Crooked Creek Ranch at crookedcreek@ccr.younglife.org or 970-726-6690.
UPDATES TO KNOW NOW:
- Don't miss any of the Day Zero Newsletters that are coming each month to give you an update of what you need to know to be prepared for camp this summer.
- Check out our WyldLife Camp Promo Video and our Young Life Camp Promo Video!
- Do you have any questions regarding the Camp Contract timeline? Please read all of the details fully HERE.
Arrival & Departure
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- Arrival: You can plan to arrive anytime between 3:00 - 5:00 PM (MST). Please note that we can not accommodate any arrivals prior to 3pm. Please call the CCR office by 10am to give your ETA and hear final arrival numbers.
- Senior High Departure: 1:00 PM (MST). Your bus can be scheduled to arrive/spot at 12:00PM (MST). To plan for meals, departure day will include a large brunch and a chicken tender snack before
- Wyldlife Departure: 12PM (MST). Your bus can be scheduled to arrive/spot at 11AM (MST). To plan for meals, departure day will include breakfast and a chicken tender snack
Click HERE for a full Arrival & Departure Checklist! Make sure you use our Map to Camp and not your phone GPS or you'll end up in the wrong place for arrival.
Packing List/session specific info
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- Check out our PACKING LIST!
- Linens: Please have your leaders and campers bring their own bedding, pillow, and a bath towel. Pool towels will be provided by camp!
Please check out the Session Specific Links below to see recommendations from the Program Teams on what to pack! This will be updated in the Spring.
Dates & Tasks
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- IR Contracts: Due by end of day October 30, 2025.
- R1 Contracts: Due by end of day January 15, 2026. (There is a deposit taken of $50/spot at this time)
- R2 Contracts: Due by end of day April 1, 2026 (Financial commitment of 90% of spots)
- 10-Day Report: Due 10 days prior to your arrival by 12:00pm (MST)
- 48-Hour YLCC Arrival Form: Due 2 days prior to your arrival by 10:00am (MST). Please ensure all campers/leaders are registered, update the required fields for each guest (health form status, housing preference, leader orientation, # of times at summer camp) AND click the "48 Hour Complete" button. Refer to section 4 of the YLCC User Guide for more details.
- Day 1 Call-In: Please call the Crooked Creek Office on the day of your arrival between 8:30-10:30am (MST) to schedule your arrival to camp.
SEE THE DUE DATE TIMELINE BELOW FOR ALL SPECIFICS FOR YOUR CAMP WEEK
Colorado health form Specifics
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- Physician Signature: Some High School campers and ALL Wyldlife campers will be required to have a completed Physician's signature. Please click HERE to see all information for parents in regards to who requires a physician's signature for the state of Colorado.
- Medication Collection: Due to our childcare license in the State of Colorado, we are required to collect ALL medications, even over-the-counter meds. Please read through all of our Medication Collection Requirements. These meds will be collected as soon as you arrive to camp.
- Immunization Records: Due to our childcare license in the State of Colorado, we are required to have immunization records on hand for all campers. When checking through online health and consent forms, make sure that the camper's have an uploaded immunization record online or that you receive a hard copy. If a parent needs to fill in an immunization record, they can use this Colorado Immunization Form.
Health Form
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Young Life is making updates to the Health and Consent form. The online 6007 Health and Consent form will not be available until early 2026. Stay tuned to Day Zero, the Health, Consent, and Release form page on Staff Resources, and this Trip Leader site for the latest updates. Questions? Reach out to ylcamping@sc.younglife.org.
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We will update this with Program team letters/theme night specifics in the Spring!
Other items
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- Area Camp Trip Survey: We will send out an area camp trip survey in March/April. Please be sure to complete this survey so that our assigned team and camp staff can prepare for your arrival to camp
- Retail Gift Card: Click this link to pay for a retail gift card for your area before arrival. These gift cards can be used in all retail spaces!
- Camper's Leaving Early: Every camper departing from camp early or separate, requires a completed Permission to Leave Early Form.
- Adult Guest Program: All Adult Guest questions can go to Hannah Gorton. You can register an adult guest through this FORM. All spots are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
- Bus Companies: We have used Ramblin Express, Arrow Stage Lines, or Hermes. There are certainly other companies that have been used and can be used.
- Transportation to/from DIA: CCR unfortunately cannot offer transportation back and forth between DIA. Click HERE to see options for travel to and from the airport. Please note that none of these are CCR owned, so all require working with an outside organization and thorough planning beforehand
- Bus Driver Hotel Options & Other Places to Stay
- Pre & post-trip activity options / suggestions
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Summer 2026 Activities
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- Ropes Course
- Zip Line
- Climbing Wall
- Horses
- Bikes
- Ridge Runners (HS only)
- Glacier Lake Activities (paddle boards, lake jump, etc.)
- Pool & Hot Tub
- Store, Snack Bar, Coffee Shop, Craft Cart
- Frisbee Golf
- Basketball
- Pickleball
- Whiffle Ball
Young Life National Camping Resources
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- Charter Bus Agreement (recommended)
- Camping Handbook
- Summer Camp Leader Orientation - required for all leaders!
- Permission to Leave Early Form - required for any campers leaving separate from the YL area!
Summer 2026 Due Date Timeline
Week 1 (YL): May 24-30
Week 2 (YL): May 31- June 6
Week 3 (YL): June 7-13
Week 4 (YL): June 14-19
Week 5 (YL): June 21-27
Week 6 (YL): June 28-July 4
Week 7 (YL): July 5-11
Week 8 (YL): July 12-18
Week 9 (YL): July 20-25
Week 10 (YL): July 26-30
Week 11 (WL): July 31-Aug 4
