Summer 2024
Sunday
Horse Assignments at the Patio House
Kids and Teens Meet Counselors at the Patio House
Kid’s Dinner at Patio House
Teens Depart for Woodsie
Teens will enjoy dinner at Woodsie Lookout followed by games
Ranch Orientation – Introduction to the Children’s Program
During orientation, the Children’s Program Manager will talk about the exciting week ahead, what you will need to bring with your child each day to camp and help answer any questions you might have.
Games, Group and Horse Assignments, Saddle Fitting, Boots and Helmets
Counselors spend time playing Name Games with the children to get everyone acquainted and comfortable. Children are split up into riding groups based on age and riding ability. After each child is assigned a group and counselor(s), they will visit the barn where they will find out what horse they have for the week. They will also get fit to a saddle and get assigned a helmet and boots if they do not already have them.
Teens Return from Woodsie for Horse/Saddle Assignments
Children’s Program Ends – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Rest up for an exciting week ahead!
Monday
Mustangs/Teen Orientation – Overview of the day and week ahead!
Location: Kids/Teens Mounting Block (Behind Patio House)
Cowpokes (ages 3-5) meet Counselors in Kids Corral
Mustangs/Teens Mount Up
Tack will be adjusted to fit riders.
Mustangs/Teens Riding Safety Demo Before Hitting the Trail!
Location: Outdoor Arena
Introductory Trail Rides (First Day = Walk Only)
This walk-only ride will concentrate on making sure all riders have a good relationship with their horse, are comfortable in their tack and have a basic understanding of horsemanship.
Mustangs/Teens Return
Family Lunch at the Patio House
No counselor supervision from 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Cowpokes (ages 3-5) meet Counselors in Kids Corral
Mustangs Mount Up for Introductory Trail Rides (First Day = Walk Only)
Teens Mount Up
Mustangs Return
Teens Return
Children’s Program Break – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Kids/Teens Dinner at Patio House
Counselor Hunt (Cowpokes and Mustangs)
Teens at the Rope Course
Karaoke at the Patio House
Evening Family Entertainment – Karaoke
Children’s Program Ends – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Tuesday
Cowpokes Meet Counselors in Kids Corral
Mustangs Mount Up
Teens Mount Up
Mustangs/Teens Return from Trail Rides
Family Lunch at Patio House
No counselor supervision from 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Cowpokes Meet Counselors in the Kids Corral
Mustangs Mount Up
Teens Mount Up
Mustangs Return
Teens Return
Children’s Program Break – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Kids Dinner at Patio House
Teens Depart for Woodsie Dinner and Campfire
Evening Family Entertainment – Cowboy Carnival at the Patio House
Children’s Program Ends – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Teens Return from Woodsie Campfire
Wednesday
Cowpokes Meet Counselors in Kids Corral
Mustangs Mount Up
Teens Mount Up
Mustangs/Teens Return from Trail Rides
Family Lunch at Patio House
No counselor supervision from 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Teens: Option to Venture to Grand Lake for the Afternoon
Teens will have the option to skip the afternoon ride to visit the beautiful town of Grand Lake for an afternoon of souvenir shopping, go-karting, mini golf, and ice cream!
Cowpokes (ages 3-5) meet Counselors in Kids Corral
Mustangs Mount Up
Teens Mount Up
Mustangs Return
Teens Return from Trail Ride
Children’s Program Break – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Teens Return from Grand Lake
Kids Dinner in Main Lodge
Kids Depart for Hayride and Dessert at Woodsie
Teens join Adult Patio House Cookout
Evening Family Entertainment – Live Music and Branding
Children’s Program Ends – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Thursday
Teens and Teen Counselors Breakfast in the Lodge
Teens depart at 8am sharp for an off-ranch rafting excursion so they will need to eat an early breakfast at 7:30am! The teens will get lunch off-ranch at Debbie’s Diner. They will return to the ranch sometime between 2:30-3pm.
Teens Depart for Rafting in Kremmling
Cowpokes Meet Counselors in Kids Corral
Mustangs Mount Up
Mustangs/Teens Return from Trail Rides
Mustangs Depart on Tractor for Buckaroo Burger Lunch at Woodsie
Mustangs Return from Woodsie for Pool Party
Teens Return from Rafting
Children’s Program Break – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Kids/Teens Dinner at the Patio House
Evening Family Entertainment – Talent Show
Children’s Program Ends – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Friday
Family Trail Ride Mounts – ALL MOUNTING BLOCKS
We will mount all family members at the same time. Kids and Teens will mount at the Kids/Teen Mounting Block and Adults will mount at the Adult mounting block. Families will gather in the outdoor arena and then head out on the trail with their favorite wrangler and counselor! This is a great photo opportunity, so be sure to wear your finest western wear!
Family Lunch at Patio House
No counselor supervision from 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Cowpokes Meet Counselors in the Kids Corral
Mustangs Mount Up
Teens Mount Up
Mustangs Return
Teens Return
Children’s Program Break – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Kids/Teen Dinner at Patio House
Kids/Teens Play Capture the Flag
Evening Family Entertainment – Haybarn Dance
Children’s Program Ends – Parents Meet Counselors & Kids at Patio House
Saturday
Cowpokes Meet Counselors in Kids Corral
Mustangs and Teens Mount Up
Mustangs/Teens Return from Trail Rides
Family Lunch at Patio House
No counselor supervision from 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Shodeo
Location: Outdoor Arena
At the end of the week, our outdoor arena hosts the famous C Lazy U Ranch Shodeo! The cowpokes make a grand entry in our horse-drawn wagon where they will wave to the audience and receive the world-renowned blue ribbon. Mustangs and Teens will demonstrate their new horsemanship skills and progress made during the week by guiding their horse through a challenging obstacle course. Every child and teen will receive a ribbon for their participation in the weekly program.
Kids/Teens Dinner at Patio House
Teens Depart for Local Rodeo
Kids Depart for Hayride and Dessert at Woodsie
Kids Return from Woodsie
Teens Return from Rodeo
Children’s Program Ends
The evening ends with the sendoff video, final goodbyes, and a grand finale farewell surprise from the CLU staff to our amazing guests. Happy Trails!