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Summer Children's Program

During Memorial Day weekend, the summer family weeks — mid-June through mid-August — and Labor Day weekend, the Children’s Program helps children and teenagers build confidence and independence with the help of our experienced ranch counselors at C Lazy U’s family dude ranch. Our counselors are always refining the program, which revolves around horseback riding every day.

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Kids riding at C Lazy U Ranch in the summer

The children are divided up into three groups based on age (see below for more details). Counselors supervise every age-appropriate activity (from horseback riding to pool time to a game in the Kids Corral) and are with the kids throughout the day. No matter where your child is, he or she will have a counselor nearby.

Kids show off their blue ribbons from the shodeo

What makes C Lazy U dude ranch such a great place for kids and teens is the balance of family time and adventure time. During breakfast, lunch and after dinner, families enjoy plenty of quality time together. At C Lazy U guest ranch in Colorado, kids experience a family vacation of a lifetime and are kept busy from sunup to sundown, allowing adults to truly relax knowing that their children are happy, safe, and having fun!

Availability

Memorial Day Weekend
Mid-June through Mid-August
Labor Day Weekend

Ages

Cowpokes: ages 3 to 5
Mustangs: ages 6 – 12
Teens: ages 13 – 17

Participants

No signup required.
The ranch plans for all kids ages 3-17 to participate in the program.

Hours

8:45 a.m. to 12 noon
1:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Meals

Kids and Teens (ages 3-17) eat dinner separately from Mom and Dad

Pricing

Included

Horseback Riding

All horseback riding is enjoyed separately from mom and dad with counselors in age specific groups.

Adventures
(All Children)

Fishing Pool Time Counselor Hunt Kid’s Carnival Lawn Games Cookouts Talent Show Line Dancing Capture the Flag Hayrides

…plus many more for each age group!

Children’s Program Age Groups

C Lazy U Cowpokes (Ages 3-5)

The Cowpokes at C Lazy U ranch get to do pony rides and are the only age group that gets to go for donkey cart rides! They enjoy activities like ranger tours, scavenger hunts, cookie decorating, arts & crafts at the Kids Corral and of course pool time and playground time. They also participate in the shodeo with the help of their counselors. If they need a nap after lunch, there is time before the afternoon session begins.

Cowpokes need to be potty-trained in order to participate.

Adventures

Arts & Crafts Pool Time Pony Rides Donkey Cart Rides Fishing Paddle Boats Ranger Rides Scavenger Hunts Nature Walks Horse & Donkey Grooming Kids Carnival Counselor Hunt Talent Show Hayrides Outdoor Games Shodeo

C Lazy U Mustangs (Ages 6-12)

The Mustangs at C Lazy U ranch spend lots of time out on the trails with their horses but also spend time playing games like Capture the Flag and Counselor Hunt. They do cookouts, perform in a talent show, go for hayrides, fish in the pond, swim in the pool and participate in the shodeo just like the Outlaws. They are kept busy every moment of their time in the Children’s Program and generally fall into bed at night ready to sleep and dream about the adventures they’ll have tomorrow.

Adventures

Horseback Riding Sandwich Ride Fishing Counselor Hunt Kids Carnival Lawn Games Cookouts Talent Show Line Dancing Capture the Flag Hayrides Pool Time Grooming Clinics Game Room Roping Swim Ride Shodeo Paddleboats Campfires & S’mores

C Lazy U Teen Program (Ages 13-17)

The Teen Program has a lot of horseback riding! Trail rides, cattle pushing and riding clinics are on the agenda. On-ranch the teens will have fun on our ropes course and zip line, playing sports and relaxing in the pool. Their counselors will also take them on supervised trips including an overnight campout, whitewater rafting go-cart racing and a visit to the local rodeo.

Our goal with teens is to make sure they have fun with their peers while still providing the supervision and guidance they need at this critical stage of their development.

Adventures

Horseback Riding Fishing Pool Time Counselor Hunt Kids Carnival Lawn Games Cookouts Talent Show Line Dancing Capture the Flag Hayrides Ropes Course Cattle Clinics Whitewater Rafting Go Cart Racing Grand Lake Day Mini Golf Campfires & S’mores Archery, Hatchets & BB Gun Clinic Roping Shodeo Game Room

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We are thrilled to announce C Lazy U Ranch’s inclusion in Abigail Bliss' latest story for Travel Boulder. The story not only highlights the amenities for bike lovers, but also points to the ranch’s many winter activities and designates the property a “must” for Colorado winter travel bucket lists. Read the article

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