All 2024 resident camp sessions longer than Mini Camp will end on Friday afternoon at 4pm instead of Saturday morning. Mini Camp pickup will remain the same. With this change, our wonderful, hardworking camp counselors will have two nights to sleep in their home beds to rest, recover, and be ready to welcome a new set of campers. Read more about our rationale for this change here.
John Knox Ranch is a Summer Camp and Retreat Center in the beautiful Texas hill-country. Registration is LIVE! Learn more and sign up below. What does a day at resident camp look like? Learn here.
Campers will camp out each night at JKR, sleeping in hammocks and simple covered shelters. Our classic resident camp program will be the foundation of the experience while also adding in camping experiences like outdoor cooking, hiking, fire building, etc.
A weekend of Summer Camp Fun for the Whole Family Spring. March 15-17, 2024 Summer. August 23-25, 2024
Screen Cabin $75/person Duplex Cabin with AC and bathroom $125/person. An additional $40 non-refundable deposit will be charged for each family (not per person) at registration.
Are you searching for a way to make a difference in the lives of children and youth? Are you longing for a tangible way to grow in your faith and to share it with others? Do you love the outdoors and do you have a sense of adventure? Are you flexible, creative, patient, fun loving, kind, and responsible? Do you want to wear shorts and t-shirts to work every day this summer?
Camp is on the way, and we would love to invite you and your family to see camp! Come on out to see where the magic happens! Whether this is your kiddo's first summer with us, or if you'd like a more in-depth view into what your camper does at camp, these tours are a resource to all of our camp family. All tours will be conducted by a member of our full-time staff. Click the link below to schedule.
"John Knox Ranch is such a special place. I love that my kiddos can experience the world in a different way while out at camp. They are given the freedom to run, explore, play, ask questions, and discover their own spirituality. While at camp, our children learn responsibility and scripture in a way that is inviting and fun. I know that when I'm sending my kiddos to JKR, they will come back better in one way or the other than when I dropped them off."
Sarah Hernandez
Camper Parent
"Thank you for building a community around my daughter while she was there. She needed that time, and she needed you. You guys hit it out of the park. I cannot thank you enough, but I can try. . . THANK YOU!!!"
Beth
Camper Mom
"Our camper is shy and introverted. It was a big deal for her to be away from home for 6 days. She returned enthusiastic about her time at camp and rambled on and on about the things she did and the friends she made! It was awesome! Our camper is also a very picky eater and she said all the food at camp was delicious! Her eating was one thing I was really worried about, but now that she's home she's even more open to variety in our food!"
Amanda
Camper Mom
"He loved every minute of the activities. He liked the food and made new friends. Being remembered from last year made him feel good. Thank you to everyone involved for making my grandson feel special and helping him have a good, wholesome time. He's already talking about next year.
. ..You are a blessing to every child that attends."
Sandra
Camper Grandma
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Are you searching for a way to make a difference in the lives of children and youth? Are you longing for a tangible way to grow in your faith and to share it with others? Do you love the outdoors and do you have a sense of adventure? Are you flexible, creative, patient, fun loving, kind, and responsible? Do you want to wear shorts and t-shirts to work every day this summer?