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John Knox Ranch
Summer Camp

Summer Camp
We had a fantastic summer 2024 season! We are either napping, fixing something, or planning a retreat. If you are interested in summer camp, join our email list below so that we can notify you as soon as we release our 2025 summer camp dates.
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2024 Summer Camp Dates
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.
Day Camp
Ages 4-8
$305 per session

Week 1 - June 3-7
Week 2 - June 10-14
Week 3 - June 17-21
Week 4 - June 24-28
Week 5 - July 8-12
Week 6 - July 15-19
Week 7 - July 22-26
Week 8 - July 29 - Aug 2
Mini Resident Camp
2nd-5th Grade
$320 per session

4 days - June 1-4
4 days - June 9-12
Resident Camp
3rd-6th Grade
$585 per session

1 week - June 23-28
1 week - July 21-26
1 week - July 28- Aug 2
Resident Camp
6th - 9th Grade
9 day - June 13-21 $790 5th - 9th gr
2 week- July 7-19 $955
1 week - July 21-26 $585
Leader in Training Resident Camp
10th-12th Grade
9 day - June 13-21 $790
2 week - July 7-19 $955

Colorado Adventure Backpacking Trip
Rising 9th-12th Grade
A week-long backpacking trip in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
June 16-22 $1,100
Cost includes airfare!
Adventure Camp. NEW Program
Rising 9th-11th Grade
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.

  • 1 week - June 23-28 $585
  • 1 week - July 21-26 $585

Weekend Family Camp
A weekend of Summer Camp Fun for the Whole Family

Spring. March 14-16, 2025
Summer. August 22-24, 2025

  • Screen Cabin $75/person
  • Duplex Cabin with AC and bathroom $125/person.
  • Casita Cabin: private building with AC, bathroom, kitchenette, comes with linens. $175 per person (limit 4 people per Casita)
  • An additional $60 non-refundable deposit will be charged for each family (not per person) at registration
  • Children 3 years old and younger are free
"Schools Out" Day Camps
Single Days of Camp during school holidays

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

$69 per camper per day
9am to 3pm. Bring your own lunch.
Join 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? Do you want to wear shorts and t-shirts to work every day this summer?
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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
Pre-Summer Tours of Camp

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.
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Work outside, make life-long friends, positively 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? Do you want to wear shorts and t-shirts to work every day this summer?
Learn More & Apply
John Knox Ranch has offered Summer Camp opportunities for children and youth ages 4–18 since 1963.
In addition to making sure we have tons of fun and make life-long memories, we structure all our activities with the following goals in mind:

That campers and staff...
  • Grow closer to God
  • Learn new skills
  • Become more confident in their leadership abilities
  • Experience Christian community
  • Gain and appreciation for the natural world
There is simply no place like camp, and we believe there is no place more magical than JKR!

We want everyone to have an opportunity to come to camp. Scholarship applications are available through the registration portal.
Camp Gear
Check out our online camp store!
Water Bottles, Backpacks, Discs oh my!
We've got shirts and hats too!
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