What ages does Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch accept?

Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch cost?

Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Contact local Young Life office for pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch's hours?

Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Is Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch accredited?

Yes — Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.

Who runs Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch?

Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch provide lunch?

Yes — Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Adventure · Ages 13–18

Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch

Christian-based adventure camp offering activities like ropes courses, horseback riding, and spiritual growth.

▌ Editor's read The Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating a commitment to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp is part of the larger Young Life organization, which is a Christian ministry, thus classifying it as a church-affiliated owner type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the camp emphasizes a faith-based overnight program for adolescents, featuring activities like horseback riding, ropes courses, and a zipline. Google reviews for Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the beautiful facilities, engaging staff, and transformative experiences. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @crookedcreekranch and a Facebook page 'CrookedCreekRanch'.

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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Yes
Established: Not listed
Operator: Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 13–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 1000 Crooked Creek Ln, Fraser, CO 80442
Phone: 970-726-8000
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD. Contact local Young Life office for pricing.

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch

What ages does Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch accept?: Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch cost?: Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Contact local Young Life office for pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch's hours?: Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch accredited?: Yes — Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch?: Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch provide lunch?: Yes — Young Life Crooked Creek Ranch includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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