Host your Retreat at JKR
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!
Relive Your Childhood!
John Knox Ranch is partnering with "Aging is Cool" to host Camp Meraki: An Overnight Camp Experience for Older Adults. Oct 29-30, 2024. Step into the adventure of a lifetime at Camp Meraki, where seasoned older adults 55+ can relive the magic of their childhood!
Spend one and a half days immersed in joy as you paddle through serene waters, take aim with archery, gather around the campfire for heartwarming singalongs, and forge new friendships that will last a lifetime. Get ready to let loose, laugh, and rediscover the carefree spirit of your youth!
This is a partner camp with "Aging is Cool". Visit their website for more info and to register.
https://www.agingiscool.com/camp
Spend one and a half days immersed in joy as you paddle through serene waters, take aim with archery, gather around the campfire for heartwarming singalongs, and forge new friendships that will last a lifetime. Get ready to let loose, laugh, and rediscover the carefree spirit of your youth!
This is a partner camp with "Aging is Cool". Visit their website for more info and to register.
https://www.agingiscool.com/camp
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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
Monday, Nov 25, 2024
Friday, Dec 20, 2024
Monday, Jan 20, 2025
Friday, Feb 14, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025
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Calling all Volunteers!
Calling all volunteers! Come out Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 from 10-1 to help us and Treefolks plant 1000 trees!! We will gather at the dining hall, have a training, plant, and rejoin together at 1 for a FREE LUNCH Children under 18 are encouraged!! But must be supervised. Let's do some planting!
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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 around central Texas
Cost: $50 per person includes lodging, food, and programming.
Dates: Feb 21-23, 2025
Who: This is an ecumenical gathering of Campus Ministry groups from around central Texas
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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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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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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John Knox Ranch has offered Summer Camp opportunities for children and youth ages 4–18 since 1962.
