Sanborn Western Camps

Sanborn Western Camps offers Big Spring Ranch for Boys for ages 9-16, High Trails Ranch for Girls for ages 9-16, and Sanborn Junior Camp for children in 2nd-4th grades, ages 8-10. Big Spring Ranch for Boys and High Trails Ranch for Girls each have Summer 2026 terms from June 7 to July 7 and from July 11 to August 10. Sanborn Junior Camp is a two-week program with Summer 2026 terms from June 7 to June 21, June 23 to July 7, July 11 to July 25, and July 27 to August 10.

Programs

• Big Spring Ranch for Boys — ages 9-16 · $7,400 · Colorado summer camp for boys. Summer 2026 terms: First Term June 7 - July 7; Second Term July 11 - Aug 10.
• High Trails Ranch for Girls — ages 9-16 · $7,400 · Colorado summer camp for girls. Summer 2026 terms: First Term June 7 - July 7; Second Term July 11 - Aug 10.
• Sanborn Junior Camp — 2nd-4th grades (ages 8-10) · $3,850 · Two-week program for children in the 2nd-4th grades. Summer 2026 terms: First Term June 7 - June 21; Second Term June 23 - July 7; Third Term July 11 - July 25; Fourth Term July 27 - Aug 10.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–16 years old
• Price range: $3,850–$7,400

About the provider

Sanborn Western Camps was established in 1948. Its mission is to live together in the outdoors, building a sense of self, a sense of community, a sense of the earth, and a sense of wonder through fun and adventure. The leadership team includes Ariella Rogge, Director of Sanborn Western Camps; Will Coleman, Director of Big Spring Ranch; Krista White, Director of High Trails Ranch; and Tully Sandbom, Director of Sanborn Junior. Campers and staff members come from over 40 states and 10 countries.

Sanborn Western Camps is in Florissant, CO. It is part of the Colorado Outdoor Education Center. The camp says it is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

Last updated September 28, 2026.