Celebrating 75 Years at The Ranch
Written by Jojo Morrison Coach and Norma Walker opened Trojan Ranch in 1947 to provide a place for kids to stay active and have fun. The...
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Camp Will Be Different in 2021
Welcome to 2021! After 2020, with Camp unable to happen at all last year, we are very excited to be able to get young people back outdoors.
Ranch Fire Season 2020 Update
Thank you to those of you who have reached out to see if we were ok during the most recent fire scare here in Gold Hill.
Colorado Mountain Ranch Volunteer Staff in the mid-1970s
Even after the wildfire of 2010 left much of the Ranch in ashes, it was possible to pay staff to work the following summer thanks to...
Life At the Ranch: Name our Baby Goat! Plus, How We’re Doing More With Less
This spring, the Ranch became a nursery for a new group of baby animals! Four goats and a surprise filly were born here over the past...
Summer 2020: An Important Announcement & Summer Family Fun
Dear CMR campers, staff, and parents, With great sadness, we at the Colorado Mountain Ranch have made the decision to cancel all summer...
Hanging in There: Good News & Friendship
Hello CMR Friends and Families, Whenever anyone asks these days, “How are you doing?” most of us here answer, “Hanging in there.” Yep,...
TOGETHER: Resources & Good News
Our thoughts and hearts are with each of you in this trying time and support all efforts to be strong in our families and communities.
Kid-friendly Boulder Map
Children in Boulder made a city map for kids!
A Moose Visits the Ranch
Living in Lion/Bobcat/Lynx/Bear/Moose/Coyote/Fox Country at the Ranch.
The Story of Cole and Jade
During a school break in Fall 2017, Jade Walker travelled with her Aunt Kate, grandma Oma, and sister Alanah to visit the Black Hills.
Lessons from the Peaceful Pasture
Seeing kids come out of a camp day with something that they are super proud of is one of my favorite parts of camp.
Safety First
Our challenge course offers so many wonderful elements.
Lessons from a Bow
Archery is a unique sport in many ways, however what I think is particularly cool about it is that it isn’t reliant on physical strength.
Nature's Reminders
Nature has this unbelievable way of reminding us to s l o w. d o w n.
Importance of being KIND
I’ve been recently reminded of the importance of being kind, and spreading kindness has been on my mind a lot.
How Dogs are the Ultimate Companions
Many people believe that dogs are a person’s best friend, and at the ranch this theory is strongly supported.
Reflections on a Foggy Day
It’s the end of the summer, and there has been a mysterious change in the energy around camp.
🎵 Linger a Little Longer 🎵
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