The search begins! And Sky Ranch Camps, America’s premier summer camp, has the answer for busy parents in pursuit of a fun yet memory-making, life-impacting children’s summer camp experience.
Headquartered in Van, Texas, Sky Ranch Camps is a Christian based organization providing Camping, Outdoor Education, and Retreat/Conference Center services. Since 1955, Sky Ranch Camps have provided an extraordinary camping experience to thousands of families. Over the years, the camps have continued to expand to serve youth, families and communities. Today, Sky Ranch Camps operates facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado and is consistently viewed as a nationwide leader in Christian Camping. The Camps offer Christian Summer Camps which are specially designed for young people ages 6 through 16 and are conducted in a manner consistent with Christian principles and the Sky Ranch Doctrinal Statement.
A nationwide leader in non-denominational Christian Camping for more than 50 years, Sky Ranch offers opportunities for children, ages 6 through high school at its three camps in Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma. “From horseback riding to rock climbing, water slides to zip-lines, youngest to oldest, there’s something for everyone,” comments Linda Paulk, Sky Ranches CEO. “Best of all, we have a great team of counselors and staff members that live to show the love of God to each and every Sky Ranch camper.”
Sky Ranch offers their signature seven-day camp in Van, Texas, for campers ages 6-16. Kids will experience a whirlwind of excitement on the beautifully wooded campus which includes a private 90-acre lake. Campers enjoy a host of activities including “The Blob”, jet skis, sailing, mini-golf, mountain biking, paintball wars, soccer, and much more.
Sky Ranch Cave Springs has opportunities available for campers ages 7-15 and is located on 1,400 acres in the breath-taking surroundings of Northeast Oklahoma. Sky Ranch Ute Trail, which occupies a portion of the Colorado Rockies, offers unique opportunities for kayaking, backpacking and white-water rafting.
Camps run for one-to-two weeks and more information is available on the website. (Brochures are also available.)
Register today at http://www.skyranch.org/ or call 800.962.2267.
An investment in a child’s heart and character.
Sky Ranch is everything you want in a summer camp … and so much more!
Sky Ranch – Camps Description
Ages 5–11
Texas
Day Camp (ages 5–11): With three locations to choose from—at Sky Ranch in Van, at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, and at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison—Sky Ranch Day Camp provides a ton of fun and adventures each week. With caring counselors to encourage and support your child, Day Camp is a great way for kids to be with friends as they explore God’s character … and their own.
Sky 1 (ages 6–9): Created specifically for our youngest campers, Sky 1 introduces kids to camping through fun, purpose-filled activities that teach campers Christ-like virtues. Featuring gifted, kid-friendly counselors, Sky 1 supports and encourages your child to reach for their God-given potential!
Sky 2 (ages 10–11): As your child grows, we make sure their summer camp experience grows with them! With everything you appreciate about Christ-focused Sky Ranch—outstanding counselors, unforgettable opportunities, deep friendships, and more—Sky 2 increases the adventures, memories, and fun for 10 and 11 year olds.
Rodeo Camp (ages 6-12): With our team of experts, led by 2001 World Champion steer wrestler Rope Myers, kids can begin their rodeo adventures as young as age 6. This overnight camping experience focuses on Christ-centered rodeo instruction, while also including other fun elements of Sky Ranch. Events include: Breakaway roping, goat tying, barrel racing, and team roping!
Oklahoma
Cave Springs Summer Camp (ages 7–15):
Traditionalists love the “classic” camping feel of Sky Ranch Cave Springs. With activities that include hiking, swimming, archery, and horseback riding, Cave Springs offers everything you remember from summer camp. Of course, it’s quite possible that your child will remember the zip line, super slide, mud volleyball, adventure courses, and paintball! No matter what their focus is, they will experience caring counselors that encourage them to be who God created them to be!
Ages 12-13
Texas
Sky 3 (ages 12–13): As your child moves into their teenage years, they are faced with challenging choices … and lots of peer pressure. A positive and unbelievably fun choice is Sky 3. Godly counselors help campers understand the importance of living out their faith throughout the year, even when peers are pressuring them to go in a different direction. Sky 3 is a landmark destination on the road to living for Christ.
Morph (ages 12–14): The fun and adventure of Sky Ranch is perfect for most early teens. Yet, some may be looking for more. Make that Morph. Advanced discipleship and leadership development are the added elements of Morph, which limits the number of campers to increase the high-impact interaction with counselors. Hands-on training helps young teens establish a strong foundation of faith and leadership. Morph includes all the great activities campers love at Sky Ranch.
Rodeo Camp (ages 10-18): If riding is a way of life or a lifelong dream, Rodeo Camp is the place for your child. With separate camps for boys and girls, kids learn first hand from some of the world’s best rodeo athletes, including camp director World Champion steer wrestler Rope Myers. In a Christ-centered environment, kids receive positive instruction as they’re motivated to use their God-given riding skills. Boys’ events include bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and team roping. Girls’ events include barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying.
Oklahoma
Cave Springs Summer Camp (ages 7–15):
Traditionalists love the “classic” camping feel of Sky Ranch Cave Springs. With activities that include hiking, swimming, archery, and horseback riding, Cave Springs offers everything you remember from summer camp. Of course, it’s quite possible that your child will remember the zip line, super slide, mud volleyball, adventure courses, and paintball! No matter what their focus is, they will experience caring counselors that encourage them to be who God created them to be!
Ages 14-18
Texas
Sky 4 (ages 14–16): High school has a way of challenging teens’ faith. Sky 4, Sky Ranch’s high school camp, has a way of training and encouraging teens to live out their faith in high school and beyond. Through Bible study, small groups, and individual conversations, counselors, who are a little farther down life’s pathway, challenge teen campers to live for Christ. And, of course, there’s also everything everyone loves about Sky Ranch. It’s a week that will long be remembered … and lived out!
Rodeo Camp (ages 10-18): If you’re serious about your riding, Rodeo Camp is serious about helping you learn from some of the greatest rodeo athletes in the world, including camp director World Champion steer wrestler Rope Myers. With a Christ-centered focus, rodeo campers receive positive instruction as they’re motivated to use their God-given riding skills. Boys’ events include bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and team roping. Girls’ events include barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying.
Texas Oklahoma
Quest RoadTrip:
Looking for adventure—true faith-building adventure? Then the road is calling you. Quest RoadTrip is the ultimate camp experience, taking place over two weeks in two locations. All Quest RoadTrips start with a week at Cave Springs in Oklahoma before moving on to Texas (if you sign up for one of the first five sessions) or Colorado (the last four sessions). Quest RoadTrip is the next step for students that have benefited from years at Sky Ranch Camps. Campers are challenged physically, mentally, and spiritually as they embark on exciting adventures, deep friendships, faith-enhancing learning, hands-on experiences, leadership development, and all kinds of fun times on the Quest RoadTrip. Campers gain a greater knowledge of God and a deeper understanding of who He created them to be.
Colorado
Sigma (ages 14–18): This yearlong community of like-minded high schoolers is truly for the chosen few. This invitation-only, in-depth discipleship program is your chance to be part of an ongoing network of friends. Sigma launches with an amazing week at Sky Ranch Colorado and grows through regular connections, including weekend retreats at Sky Ranch Texas. Sigma’s power-packed curriculum includes discovering and utilizing your strengths and passions, learning and practicing Bible study methods, studying effective leaders and leadership styles, understanding Godly relationships, as well as all kinds of Sky Ranch Camp fun! Why you? Because a key Sky Ranch leader sees in you a person that God can use to impact your generation. You are someone who lives out the core values of Sky Ranch: a Christ-like heart, strong character, pursuit of excellence, and servant leadership. You are a Sigma.
