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About John Knox Ranch

At John Knox Ranch, we foster experiences of Christian community in the beauty of God's creation. JKR is the camp and retreat ministry program of Mission Presbytery, part of the Presbyterian Church USA. We've preserved this special place for people to gather, to learn, have fun, and grow. Reconnect and recharge with us at John Knox Ranch!

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"Schools Out" Day Camp!

Registration is now open for our single-day day camps during school holidays. Cost is $69 per camper per day for 9am to 3pm. Space is limited. Click below for more info and the registration link. Upcoming days:

Monday, Nov 25, 2024
Friday, Dec 20, 2024
Monday, Jan 20, 2025
Friday, Feb 14, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025

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College Winter Weekend

College Winter Weekend is a retreat for campus ministry groups. Participants will meet new friends, do fun camp activities, worship, and relax in the beauty of God's creation.

Dates: Feb 21-23, 2025
Who: This is an ecumenical gathering of Campus Ministry groups from Texas and beyond!
Cost: $50 per person includes lodging, food, and programming.

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Invest in Summer Camp

Donations allow us to give camp scholarships, conserve our 300 acres of Texas Hill Country Heaven, maintain and improve our facilities, and much more. Thank you!

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Join Our Summer Staff

Work outside, make life-long friends, positivley impact kids lives, grow in your faith

Summer Staff

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 – to the best of your ability? Do you want to wear shorts and t-shirts to work every day this summer?

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Log in to your UltraCamp account to:

Complete your camp forms
Send an email to your camper
Pay your balance
See pictures from your session

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Seven Ways You can Support John Knox Ranch this Summer!

Click below to learn 7 Ways You can Support Camp Ministry at John Knox Ranch this Summer.

Learn how you can support camp HERE

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Summer Camp

Summer camp is the heart of our program. We offer resident camp for students entering grades 2 – 12 and day camp for kids ages 4 – 8. Campers enjoy swimming, archery, rappelling, rock climbing, arts and crafts, nature discovery, ropes challenge course, Bible study and spiritual formation, canoeing, sharing homemade family-style meals, overnight campouts, and more. JKR is a place where love, acceptance, grace, and FUN flow freely.

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Rent Our Spaces

Rent a single cabin, the whole ranch, or a campsite under the stars. We've preserved this special place for people to gather, to learn, have fun, and grow. Reconnect and recharge with us at John Knox Ranch!

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Host An Event

JKR is the ideal place to host your next event or gathering. Contact us to learn more about the delicious meals and excellent programming we offer.

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Explore Our Programs

Our programs are designed around spiritual development, servant leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Learn more about our programs for adults, kids, families, and schools.

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"Thank you again for supporting our girls and making camp this magical, special place they look forward to going to each summer. JKR has truly left an impact on them that they will remember for the rest of their lives."

Kristen

Camper Mom

"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

"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!"