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John Knox Ranch offers activities such as swimming, archery, rappelling, rock climbing, arts and crafts, nature discovery, a ropes challenge course, Bible study and spiritual formation, canoeing, sharing homemade family-style meals, and overnight campouts. The program includes both resident camp for students entering grades 2–12 and day camp for kids ages 4–8.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
John Knox Ranch has offered summer camp opportunities for children and youth ages 4–18 since 1962. It operates as a nonprofit summer camp and retreat center and is a camp and retreat ministry program of Mission Presbytery, part of the Presbyterian Church USA. Its stated mission is: “At John Knox Ranch, we foster experiences of Christian community in the beauty of God's creation.” Programs are described as being designed around spiritual development, servant leadership development, and environmental stewardship. John Knox Ranch is accredited by the American Camp Association. Hill Country Conservancy and John Knox Ranch have partnered on a conservation easement on 255 acres of the 300-acre John Knox Ranch. The program is described as a place where love, acceptance, grace, and fun flow freely.
Parent feedback includes comments such as: “I have zero hesitation to send my children back to John Knox Ranch, as I am very confident in their ability to handle my son's physical and emotional safety.” Another parent shared that their children “are given the freedom to run, explore, play, ask questions, and discover their own spirituality” and that “they will come back better in one way or the other than when I dropped them off.” Other parents describe the camp as “a place of acceptance, fun, celebrating being whoever you are, challenging yourself, and discovering how much stronger we all are when we lift each other up,” and report campers “shining at pickup,” making new friends, and looking forward to next summer. One parent noted that a counselor was “AMAZING at helping my daughter fit in and feel included and loved,” and another shared that their shy and introverted camper returned enthusiastic about camp and more open to a variety of foods. A grandparent reported that their grandson “loved every minute of the activities,” liked the food, made new friends, and is “already talking about next year,” and described the program as “a blessing to every child that attends.”
Last updated July 21, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
John Knox Ranch has offered summer camp opportunities for children and youth ages 4–18 since 1962. It operates as a nonprofit summer camp and retreat center and is a camp and retreat ministry program of Mission Presbytery, part of the Presbyterian Church USA. Its stated mission is: “At John Knox Ranch, we foster experiences of Christian community in the beauty of God's creation.” Programs are described as being designed around spiritual development, servant leadership development, and environmental stewardship. John Knox Ranch is accredited by the American Camp Association. Hill Country Conservancy and John Knox Ranch have partnered on a conservation easement on 255 acres of the 300-acre John Knox Ranch. The program is described as a place where love, acceptance, grace, and fun flow freely.
Parent feedback includes comments such as: “I have zero hesitation to send my children back to John Knox Ranch, as I am very confident in their ability to handle my son's physical and emotional safety.” Another parent shared that their children “are given the freedom to run, explore, play, ask questions, and discover their own spirituality” and that “they will come back better in one way or the other than when I dropped them off.” Other parents describe the camp as “a place of acceptance, fun, celebrating being whoever you are, challenging yourself, and discovering how much stronger we all are when we lift each other up,” and report campers “shining at pickup,” making new friends, and looking forward to next summer. One parent noted that a counselor was “AMAZING at helping my daughter fit in and feel included and loved,” and another shared that their shy and introverted camper returned enthusiastic about camp and more open to a variety of foods. A grandparent reported that their grandson “loved every minute of the activities,” liked the food, made new friends, and is “already talking about next year,” and described the program as “a blessing to every child that attends.”
Last updated July 21, 2026.
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