Daily Schedule
Typical Day
Camp should be magical — a place entirely separate from everyday life where campers can explore their passions and choose their own adventures.
Optional Pre-Breakfast Activities
Yoga, old timey calisthenics, tai chi, meditation — or the Polar Bear Club with hot chocolate.
Official Wakeup Gong
Campers dress, make beds, brush teeth, and check in with counselors before heading to breakfast.
Breakfast
The day begins with morning traditions: raising the camp flag, singing good morning songs, and energetic movement to prepare for the day ahead.
Morning Ranch Job
Rotating responsibilities: feed and care for the chickens, thistle killing crew, make music, create art projects, garden work, assist with ranch projects.
Morning Activity Period
Counselors announce the day's activities melodramatically. Campers freely choose what interests them — and are encouraged to branch out and try new things as the session goes on.
Lunchtime
Gathered at basecamp for midday meals.
Rest / Chill Time
After lunch, campers return to bunks for quiet games, reading, naps, or reflection to recharge for afternoon activities.
Afternoon Activity Period
Counselors offer varied activities from the Ajax schedule, with campers choosing their preferred options.
Pre-Dinner Hiatus
A popular time for hanging out, swapping stories, arts and crafts, showers, and getting ready for dinner.
Dinner Time
Buffet-style meals served in the mountain air.
After-Dinner Activities
All-camp programs organized by the program director: counselor hunts, talent shows, newspaper fashion shows, lip-sync karaoke, cabin nights, and drive-in movies on rainy nights.
Night-Time Campfire
Every night (weather permitting), the whole camp gathers for s'mores and songs under Colorado's exceptional starry skies.
Bedtime
After campfire, campers return to cabins, brush teeth, and prepare for sleep. Quiet time is respected — great days need great sleep.
What’s Included
2-Week Sessions and 1-Week Sessions + Special Days
2-Week Sessions
All bunks will get a special one-night campout with the choice of easy or adventurous locations, cooking over campfires
Optional special camping trips with themes: fishing, survival skills, waterfront, or climbing
Boys and girls village campfire night with outdoor picnic and campfire
Talent show night
Theater — write, practice, and perform plays
Wild West night
Banquet night
1-Week Sessions
Boys and girls village campfire night with outdoor picnic and campfire
Talent show night
Banquet night
Food at Ajax
What’s Cookin’ at the Ranch?
Below is a sample menu for Ajax Sleepaway. This menu is not set in stone and will change from time to time.
Please note: All allergies and dietary restrictions will be collected for each camper and our food staff will make accommodations.
Breakfast
Served with fruit every day
- Eggs
- Pancakes
- Bacon
- Pastries
- Oatmeal
- Bagels & Cream Cheese
- French Toast
- Cream of Wheat
- Cereal
- Toast
- Yogurt
Lunch
Served with a salad bar every day
- Cold-cut Sandwiches
- Wraps
- Hot Dogs
- Grilled Cheese
- Chili
- Mac n' Cheese
- Cornbread
- Fresh Bread
- Chips
- Fruit
- Seasonal Vegetables
Dinner
Served with a salad bar every day
- Burgers (Hamburger, Chicken, Veggie)
- Pizza
- Taco Bar
- Spaghetti w/ Sauce Choices
- Potato Bar
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Burritos
- Roasted & Grilled Vegetables
- Mashed Potatoes
- Fresh Bread
- Home Fries
Dessert: S’mores!
Yeah, sorry — we want to do s’mores every night! Campers will become expert roasters.
Accommodations
The Cabins
