School Programs
John Knox Ranch's School Programming and Outdoor Education create an atmosphere where children are given an opportunity to learn in the natural environment.
Each group visiting John Knox Ranch has its own unique goals and objectives. Together, we can plan a program that satisfies the needs of your school, achieves the goals of John Knox Ranch's Outdoor Education program, and provides a program that complements school curriculum.
Our program is set up with many goals in mind, and the unique surroundings of camp help us to achieve these goals. The Outdoor Education program provides an opportunity for students to learn more about themselves and their places in the world. Students will learn about relating to each other and being a member of a community. They will discover new things about themselves and the
natural world and how each impacts the other. Through growing awareness and appreciation, we help students to become more responsible citizens of our planet.
Our programming has been carefully aligned to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.906 states, "the State Board of Education (SBOE) shall integrate positive character traits and personal skills into the essential knowledge and skills adopted for kindergarten through grade 12, as appropriate". We are American Camp Association (ACA)accredited. This assures you that camp practices have been measured up against 300 industry standards. ACA accredited camps voluntarily go through a rigorous risk-management process to provide a supervised, positive environment with controlled boundaries where children can grow.
natural world and how each impacts the other. Through growing awareness and appreciation, we help students to become more responsible citizens of our planet.
Our programming has been carefully aligned to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.906 states, "the State Board of Education (SBOE) shall integrate positive character traits and personal skills into the essential knowledge and skills adopted for kindergarten through grade 12, as appropriate". We are American Camp Association (ACA)accredited. This assures you that camp practices have been measured up against 300 industry standards. ACA accredited camps voluntarily go through a rigorous risk-management process to provide a supervised, positive environment with controlled boundaries where children can grow.
School Program Details
- Cost $20 per student with a ropes course activity; $15 per student with no ropes course activities
- Each student participates in 3 activities, contact us below and we can help you decide which activities are best for your group.
- Generally 9am to 1pm on weekdays depending on which activities and schedule you choose.
- Max 90 students per day
- Suggested chaperone ratio is one adult per class
- Students typically bring a sack lunch. We can provide lunch for an additional per-person fee.
- Canoeing
- Archery
- Sling Shots
- Ropes Challenge Course
- Guided Nature Hike
- Rock Climbing
- Arts and Crafts
- Rappelling
- Zip Line
- Camp fire with smore's
- Fishing
- Swimming (overnight field trip only)
- All Meals and Lodging in our Duplex and Screen cabins included
- 1-night overnight experience. $100 per student
- 2-night overnight experience. $160 per student
- Max 85 students plus chaperones
- Your chaperones stay in the cabins with the students overnight. Suggested chaperone ratio 1 adult to 10 campers
- Students and chaperones must bring their own bedding, linens, pillows.
Homeschool Groups and Private Schools
- Minimum number of students with activities led by John Knox staff = 25
- Minimum number of students without activities led by John Knox staff = 10
- $5 per student for self-guided activities. An adult from your group will lead your students in one or more of our self-guided activities.
- $15 per student for 3 guided activities without high ropes challenge activities
- $20 per student for 3 guided activities that include high ropes challenge activities
Each group visiting John Knox Ranch has its own unique goals and objectives.
Together, we can plan a program that satisfies the needs of your school, achieves the goals of John Knox Ranch's Outdoor Education program, and provides a program that complements school curriculum. Below are our goals:
Together, we can plan a program that satisfies the needs of your school, achieves the goals of John Knox Ranch's Outdoor Education program, and provides a program that complements school curriculum. Below are our goals:
- To foster an awareness of and an appreciation for the natural world.
- To increase knowledge of ecological concepts.
- To help students understand and experience the relationship between themselves and the natural world.
- To strengthen social relationships, encouraging cooperation and communication.
- To promote personal growth, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging in young people.
- To increase understanding of the effects of choices students make.
- To increase students' enjoyment of and comfort in the natural world.
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