Registration for 2024 Camp Opens November 1.
Day Camp:
Week 1 - June 3rd-7th
Wilderness Camp:
Week 4 - June 23rd-29th
(Ages 11-17)
Overnight Camp:
Week 2 - June 9th-15th
Week 3 - June 16th-22th
Week 4 - June 23rd-29th
Week 5 - July 7th-13th
Week 6 - July 14th-20th
Week 7 - July 21st-27th
Week 8 - July 28th-August 3rd
NOTE: We are now only accepting day campers for the specified weeks and all overnight options are for overnight campers only! If you have been to our summer camp in the past, camp will end on Saturday morning, with our Parent's Program at 10am. The Parent's Program will have a riding portion only, so you can watch your camper and take pictures of them on their horse - they will get their certificates with the t-shirts from the trading post, before they leave.
We accept campers ages 7-17!
SUMMER CAMP
During Summer Camp, each morning will be filled with horsemanship instruction and in the afternoons you will find campers enjoying various activities such as archery, low ropes course, swimming, and camp crafts.
Typical Camp Day
7:00 AM Rise and Shine!
- Camp Counselors will wake their cabin group to allow them time to prepare for the day. Each camper will choose their morning outfit, brush their teeth, etc.
- Short cabin devotions will be given by the counselors at this point to start our days off right!
8:00 AM Breakfast
- A hot, home cooked breakfast will be served to the campers by our staff each morning. The menu varies each day but could includes pancakes, eggs, and fruit.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Barn Class/Arena Lesson/Trail Ride
- Riding Instructors use this time to allow their students to practice safety, grooming, and saddling. They will also, throughout the week, take time to teach horsemanship theory that applies to their student's level of instruction. They may also use this time to continue practicing riding position, proper spacing, and basic control of their horse. They will receive instruction pertinent to their skill level and also enjoy some trails and activities while on horseback.
12:30 PM Lunch
- Lunch is served to campers and though the menu may vary, one popular day is our "Chili & Navajo Frybead" Lunch. On this day, campers may enjoy Navajo Frybread (similar to elephant ears or funnel cake) which they can enjoy with a sweet OR savory twist- choosing between taco toppings, powdered sugar, strawberry/rhubarb jam, or cinnamon sugar.
1:00 PM Rest Period
- Each cabin group will return to their bunks where they will have the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate for their afternoon activities. They may use this time to sleep, read a book, or enjoy some other quiet activity. Campers remain in their bunks so that the rest of their cabin can rest too.
1:30-4:00 PM Activities
- Cabin groups choose activities together and rotate through these during the afternoon.
5:00 PM Dinner
- Dinner is served to campers and menu selections vary each day to provide a variety of well-rounded meal options. One example of a dinner menu would be meatloaf, rolls & butter, green beans, salad bar, and dessert.
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6:00 PM Worship & Lesson
- One hour each evening is allotted for Bible Study and worship. Campers have the opportunity to sing songs together out of the camp song book. They will also hear from the camp staff as simple messages are shared, teaching about God's offer of salvation and what that means to us.
7:00 PM Group Activity
- Sunday Night is our preparation night with helmet fittings and rules to keep campers and horses safe.
- Mondays are our barn dance!
- Tuesdays campers are out cooking their own food over the campfire.
- Wednesdays are our Talent Shows where kids can show off for their friends.
- Thursdays are night swims where everyone can cool off before snacks.
- Friday brings each week's closing campfire with one last hayride and opportunity for Bible Study & worship.
8:30 PM Daily Reflection, Showers, and Lights Out
- Along with discussing what they've learned and experienced throughout the day, campers and cabin leaders have the opportunity to share their favorite/least favorite moments from the day as well as the upcoming events they are most looking forward to.
- Campers are given the opportunity to shower each evening, in order to remove the evidence of a full day of camp fun! Followed by light's out and a good night's sleep!
OUR 2023 SUMMER CAMP RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
$500 - FULL WEEK
$400 - WILDERNESS CAMP
$300 - DAY CAMP
High Adventure Horsemanship
With your assigned horse for the week, you will have the opportunity to work on your horsemanship skills. You will gain practical experience as you learn basic horse care during your classwork, in the arena, and while riding out on trail.
Campers receive hours of comprehensive instruction from a certified riding instructor. Our instructors consistently ride and take lessons themselves to keep up with current techniques and further their own riding skills.
Instruction begins with the opportunity to learn grooming, saddling, safety, and basic control of your horse. Participants who demonstrate good control and knowledge, will transition to more advanced skills such as cantering, jumping, and other advanced maneuvers. Practice of these skills is dependent on control, time under saddle, knowledge, confidence etc.
NOTE: Most campers require more than one week of camp to transition to more advanced maneuvers. We strive to help your child improve their riding skills, but we are more interested in them personally (and gaining confidence) than in how fast they progress.
Transitioning to more advanced techniques includes the demonstration of learned skills including but not limited to walking, trotting, control of your horse, safety rules, and a written evaluation.
Challenge Course
Want to see who can conquer our course at the fastest pace? This will be a mix of military elements as well as typical challenge course elements.
Slip N' Slide
The perfect way to stay cool...try our new 50 foot slip n slide of high quality material with water streams the whole way down!
Giant Scrabble
Life-Size Scrabble is sure to be a hit, playing on the grassy hill or in the barn in case of rain.
Archery
Learn how to draw and shoot a bow & arrow! Safety is our first priority as we teach your child the ins & out of this age-old sport.
Low Challenge Course
Teamwork is the name of the game in our new low challenge course. Campers will test their balance, communication and teamwork skills during this instant favorite.
Crafts
Cabin groups can choose a "make and take" craft. Past crafts have included paper bag scrapbooks, pony bead bandanas, ceramics painting, and more!
Critter Care
Wish you had a pet at home? Campers can visit the small animals throughout the week and learn about their care. You will get plenty of time to cuddle a few baby animals 🙂
Fishing
Grab the tackle box and some fishing poles and head out to the pond! You may even catch a bass or two 🙂
Frisbee/Football
Playing Frisbee or Football is sure to round out any activity, especially when they are taken out to a grassy field near the Ranch House.
Lawn Games
From horseshoes to corn-hole toss with walking stilts, YeeHaw ball, and Giant Jenga in between; campers are sure to enjoy making memories together with these games!
Nature or Creek Walk
Explore the woods and creeks of the property surrounding the Ranch House! There is much to see and do as your counselor uses this opportunity to teach you about the many sights, sounds, and smells of the great outdoors!
Saddle Soaping
Learn all about the care of your horse's tack as you carefully soap, scrub, and oil their equipment.
Scavenger Hunt
With several scavenger hunts to choose from, you can travel about the ranch as you and your cabin group work to see who can complete first!
Swimming
Looking to cool off during a hot summer afternoon? Try out our NEW swimming pool found in a beautiful sunny area!
Team Building Initiatives
Working together as a cabin, challenge yourselves to achieve goals and communicate as a team!
TESTIMONIALS
Each year our two horse crazy girls get more pumped to go back to Faith Ranch. It’s their number one priority for the summer. They rave about the way the day flows, so many fun activities to do but not crazy overscheduled. The staff have a firm grip on what’s going on and set a great example in handling matters in a loving, respectful and Christ honoring way. Many of the friendships formed carry on past the summer and really are quite special. The Faith Counselors encourage and challenge the kids to grow in their love for the Lord, and look at how they are walking out their faith.
Faith Ranch grounds are simply a vast and stunning place to be in nature. Our girls’ favorite things include getting to have some independence, the relationship with the counselors, being around and riding horses (of course) and even the food. Yes, they work up a good country appetite! Then the highlight of the evenings, a campfire with songs and devotions and general good ‘ole exhaustion. They find out that they aren’t alone in what they face at school and with friends. They come back home with scriptures that are special to them and fired up for Jesus. The beauty of Faith Ranch is in it’s understated way of bringing out and growing the best in the kids for the sake of the gospel.
Faith Ranch is a paradise for horse loving children here on earth. It was worth the long drive from Cleveland. I think it made my daughter's summer! It reminds us of just how beautiful God's country really is and we should give thanks every day!
I love Faith Ranch! I trust them totally with my daughter who has been there at least 5 times. Their staff is so loving and caring. My daughter remembers them from year to year. They are very knowledgeable and have good values and make it fun for the kids. Thank you everyone for taking such great care of my daughter for the week. God Bless all of you. We will see you next summer.
My daughter has been to other Christian Camps and she really enjoyed the fact that your camp offered more Bible study. I was worried about my seven year old being that it was his first experience away from home for more than one night. However, the counselors were awesome. They made him feel at home and relaxed. The first thing he said when I came to pick him up was, 'Can we come back in two weeks?' Thank you to everyone at Faith Ranch for giving my children memories that will last a lifetime.
