Events & Programs

We offer a wide variety of activities and adventures for groups.

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John Knox Ranch is the perfect place for school trips, church retreats, meetings, group retreats, and so much more! The sky's the limit when it comes to the experiences you can have in this very special place.

We Offer A Variety Of Programs

We offer a wide variety of activities and adventures for groups of all ages.

Weekend Family Camps

Spend some quality family time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at John Knox Ranch. At JKR Family Camp your family has the opportunity to unplug, relax, and reconnect with what is most important – family, faith, community and God's glorious creation.

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JKRPG: A Call to Adventure

Join us Dec 12-14, 2025 for a weekend of combat, role-play, and fun! All participants can register for two separate one-shots of D&D or other TTRPG classics that we will get to play throughout the weekend. JKRPG is a chance for you to experience the beauty and community of John Knox Ranch with the epic and immersive fun of role-playing games. This is a judgment-free space and new players and game masters are encouraged! *This retreat is an adult retreat, and limited to participants twenty-one years of age and up.
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Small Church Retreat

A weekend retreat for families and individuals from small churches in Mission Presbytery. This retreat is a collaboration between the Austin College ACtivators, the Mission Presbytery Connect Committee, and John Knox Ranch.
Where: John Knox Ranch. 1661 John Knox Rd. Fischer, TX 78623
When: February 27 - March 1, 2026
Who: For families and individuals from small churches (membership of 75 or less) who would love to have a church retreat, but would benefit from combining with members from other churches.
Cost: All-inclusive pricing ranges (lodging, meals, program) from $75 per person to $175 per person depending on housing selection. Scholarships available!
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Main Event for Youth Groups

SAVE THE DATE Join us for Main Event 2026 September 25th-27, 2026! Hosted at John Knox Ranch, Main Event is a Mission Presbytery retreat for middle and high school youth groups. Enjoy classic camp activities like archery, canoeing, and zip lining all while growing a Christian community in the beauty of God's creation. If you have any questions or want additional information, please email Andy at jkrprogram@missionpby.org. You will register and pay for your group directly with John Knox Ranch HERE.
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"School's Out" Day Camps

What do you do with your kids on a school holiday? Send them to single day Day Camp at John Knox Ranch! "Schools Out" Day Camp at John Knox Ranch runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 4 – 10 year olds. Day Campers are grouped by age, usually in clusters of six to ten (6-10). They participate in many of the fun activities and unique experiences that JKR has to offer: nature play, fort building, singing, Bible stories, arts & crafts, canoeing, fishing, swimming (depending on the time of year), archery, arts and crafts, and more!

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Ropes Course & Team Building

John Knox Ranch has both a Low and High Ropes Course designed to help groups of all ages (6th grade to adult) engage in team-building and personal challenge. We also offer zip lining, rock climbing, and rapelling.
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Guided Adventure Activities

At its heart, John Knox Ranch is a summer camp. We have learned that all people (young in age and young at heart!) love the summer camp classics like: canoeing, archery, swimming (in the Blanco River, pool, or Blue Hole), and rock climbing.
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Self Guided Activities

During your stay, take advantage of our self guided activities like: visiting our Labyrinth and meditation garden, hiking (look out point has a great view!), bird watching, our self guided nature trail, mountain biking with your own bike, disc golf, catch and release fishing, and more.
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Homemade Meals

Delicious meals are part of our program! Chat with us about cooking for your group or retreat.
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School Programs

Join us for a day long field trip or bring your class to spend the night in our cabins. We can tailor an experience to meet the goals of your students. Come explore the wild outdoors with us!
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Custom Programs

We would love to visit with you about creating a visit to John Knox Ranch that fits your group's specific needs and goals. We are willing to create a "custom package" for you that includes housing, meals, and programming. The possibilities are endless!
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