St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center

Mark Your Calendars!

St. Eugene's Camp: July 3-10, 2010

Staff Orientation: July 5-10

St. Nicholas Camp Session I: July 11-17, 2010

St. Nicholas Camp Session II: July 18-24, 2010

St. Nicholas Camp Session III: July 25-31, 2010

St. Nicholas Camp Session IV: August 1-7, 2010 (High School only)

The deadline for "Early Camper Registration"
has been extended to May 1.
The Staff Application deadline has been extended to April 15.

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SUMMER CAMP: A PLACE FOR
CATCHING THE FAITH
We at St. Nicholas Ranch believe that our Orthodox Christian Faith is "caught, not taught".
In other words, Christian friendship teaches kids more about their faith than any book or class. This Christian friendship is an increasingly rare thing in the world and becoming harder to find, but easy to find at camp!

Therefore, summer camping ministry is critical for the for the life of the Church today and for your child. Campers will get to do in six camp days what they may not get to do all year: pray with their friends, discuss their faith, create life-long friendships, enjoy God's natural beauty, experience what it is like to be away from home: all this in a spiritually safe and familiar environment. Camp is a place for self-discovery. It is a place to appreciate the gifts that God gives us. It is a place to experience Christian joy that will be remembered for a lifetime.

SUMMER CAMP: A PLACE FOR
MEANINGFUL CAMP ADVENTURE
At "the Ranch" our staff works year-round to create a stimulating, safe, and fun camping environment. We begin by recruiting and training young adults to serve as Orthodox Christian youth ministers. We also recruit several priests from around the Metropolis who take time from their parish to serve the camp's sacramental and educational needs. We work very hard to make this camp a place of Christian teaching through meaningful camp adventure. Be part of it!

SUMMER CAMP: A PLACE FOR
FRIENDS, FUN AND FAITH
Come prepared for adventure: swimming, hayrides, archery, canoeing, campfires, cowboy ropin', and much more! Camp is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and renew old friendships. Camp is also a time for young Orthodox Christians to learn about their faith, values and heritage in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

A TYPICAL SUMMER CAMP DAY AT THE RANCH
Begins at 7:00 am with the wake-up bell. Campers, in their cozy dorm rooms, dress for the morning chapel service. Following the service, a hearty breakfast is served, kids go onto their first activity. Throughout the day the kids follow a rotating schedule filled with activities like arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, nature hikes, Orthodox Christian sessions, cowboy roping, athletics, and the ever-popular swimming in our cool pool (where life-guards are on duty)! At midday: Lunch! At 5:00 vespers are held, followed by a delicious dinner. Speaking of food, campers rave every year about the food our chefs lovingly prepare: barbecued chicken, hamburgers, spaghetti, apple pie and (don't worry, mom) healthy vegetables. After dinner begins the evening activity, which includes things like a pool party or a volleyball or basketball tournament. Every night a campfire is held, where energetic songs are sung, wacky skits are performed, and devotionals bring a peaceful end to a busy day.

Download your registration forms here!

Camper Application Cover Letter (Adobe PDF)
Camper Registration Form (Adobe PDF)

Camper Health History Form (Adobe PDF)
Camper Health Care Recommendations

(All forms required)

Interested in applying to be a paid staff member?
Please fill out the Staff Application and return it to us by the application deadline (April 15th).

Staff Application Cover Letter (Adobe PDF)
Staff Job Description (Adobe PDF)
Staff Information (Adobe PDF)

Staff Application 2010 (Adobe PDF)
Staff Re-Application 2010 (Adobe PDF) (Only for current or former staff members)

Reference Request Form (Adobe PDF)
Staff Disclosure Statement (Adobe PDF)