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Sky 4 offers teens a week dedicated to developing and renewing relationships, fun and adventurous programs, games, and activities. Free from the constant distractions of the world, campers build their character and identity under the safe and personal mentorship of our highly-trained counselors.

Our programming facilitates strong group interaction and individual discussions, to help campers discover who God created them to be and how to positively influence those around them.

Location

Van, TX

Life Map

Phase 1: Learn

Age

Grades 8-9

Based upon grade entering in fall of 2023

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Looking for additional spiritual and leadership development?

Sky 4 programming and activities are designed for campers entering grades 8 and 9. For additional leadership and spiritual development, consider our Morph program as another option for your incoming 8th grader, or Quest for your 9th grader.

Example Daily Schedule
9:00 am
Breakfast
9:50 am
Activity 1
11:00 am
Activity 2
12:10 pm
Bible Study
1:20 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm
Activity 3
3:10 pm
Activity 4
4:20 pm
Cracker Barrel
5:30 pm
Club Camps
6:40 pm
Dinner
7:20 pm
Night Event
8:45 pm
Lodge Talk

Activities

There's never a dull moment at Sky Ranch.

Bible Study

Sky Ranch’s biblically-based study curriculum answers one of the annually rotating worldview questions:

  • Who is real? (God is real)
  • Who is Jesus?
  • Who do you trust? (Scripture)
  • Who are you?

Each program will tackle these 4 questions from the Life Map meant to intentionally challenge and encourage our campers where they are at developmentally. By moving through them every four years, campers work through these questions in the different stages of childhood – developing and deepening in their understanding as they mature.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is a time for campers to visit the camp store during the day and have structured free time to play games and hang out with friends and counselors, all while enjoying their favorite snack or purchasing a camp keepsake from the store to take home.

Crafts

Get connected to your creative side and enjoy one of the pre-planned crafts. Sky Ranch provides the materials and instructions.

Crazy Pool

Cool down at the Crazy Pool, complete with a Wet Willie Superslide, basketball goal, 9-Square in the Air, and an Aqua Zip’n!

Frontier Town

Frontier Town is a fun-packed activity zone featuring the Adventure Playground, T-swing, and a netted arena used for Dodgeball.

Marina

The Marina at Sky Ranch is a waterfront activity area. With AquaTrikes, Canoes, Corcls, and Stand Up Paddle Boards to provide the opportunity for a remarkable experience.

Nature Center

The nature center at Sky Ranch provides a hands-on, interactive experience to observe and learn about various mammals, reptiles, and arthropods. Facilitated by our trained staff, guests have the chance to encounter unique animals like the red-tailed boa, chinchillas, and hedgehogs.

Party Pool

Kick your feet in the shallow end, play water polo, or challenge yourself on the trapeze!

Skywaii

Skywaii features swimming and lakefront activities such as the Blob, Wet Willie Slide, and Water Inflatables!

Torpedo

The most popular summer camp activity, campers get the thrill of racing over the waters of our 90-acre Sky Lake as they are pulled on an inflatable behind a boat.

Mat Racers & Water Slides

Have a thrilling race down the four-lane mat racers, and then go cruise through the three body slides.

Campfire

Gather around the campfire with friends to roast marshmallows, share stories, and laugh.

Ziplines

Speed down our multi-line ziplines with your friends. A high-flying adventure you'll never forget!

3-Person Giant Swing

Our thrilling, 3-person swing offers a beautiful bird's-eye view of the lake.

Rock Wall

Climb high on one of two walls!

The Block - Activity Center

The Block is our air-conditioned Activity Center, which provides a way for guests to beat the heat by playing games indoors like Basketball, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, and Ping Pong.

The Sandlot

The Sandlot offers a fun time of kickball.

Gaga Ball

The more players the better! Dubbed a kinder, gentler version of dodge ball, Gaga Ball is played with a kickball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents below the knees. Players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. Fun and easy, everyone gets a serious workout.

Laser Tag

Set in an outdoor course, Laser Tag is an exciting game of strategy and teamwork.

Horsemanship

An add-on activity for campers, horsemanship is an opportunity to become more comfortable on horseback through various activities and games, all led by our Sky Ranch wranglers. Learn More! Additional cost applies.

Basketball

Sky Ranch offers a full-sized basketball court.

Volleyball

Sky Ranch offers a full-sized sand volleyball court.

Nights Events

Each night of the week is packed with an awesome theme night created with your camper's age in mind. From the unforgettable Carnival & Rodeo for Sky 1 & 2 to the tradition of Mission Impossible for Sky 3 all the way through Leadership camps, campers are sure to have a blast.

Tree Top Towers

Interactive adventure playground with a dozen different elements: climbing walls, jumping segments, a zipline, and more!

Life Map

Sky Ranch developed and implements an intentional plan that builds on itself year after year, and guides us as we design programs and activities for your children, with the goal of helping them become all that God created them to be.

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2023 Sessions & Pricing
Session
Session 03
Session 03
Session 04
Session 04
Session 05
Session 05
Session 06
Session 06
Session 07
Session 07
Session 08
Session 08
Session 09
Session 09
Session 10
Session 10
Dates
June 11 - June 17
June 11 - June 17
June 18 - June 24
June 18 - June 24
June 25 - July 01
June 25 - July 01
July 02 - July 08
July 02 - July 08
July 09 - July 15
July 09 - July 15
July 16 - July 22
July 16 - July 22
July 23 - July 29
July 23 - July 29
July 30 - August 05
July 30 - August 05
Gender
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1499
Status
Full
Full
Almost Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
2023 Sessions & Pricing
Session
Session 03
Dates
June 11 - June 17
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 03
Dates
June 11 - June 17
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 04
Dates
June 18 - June 24
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Almost Full
Session
Session 04
Dates
June 18 - June 24
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 05
Dates
June 25 - July 01
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 05
Dates
June 25 - July 01
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 06
Dates
July 02 - July 08
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 06
Dates
July 02 - July 08
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 07
Dates
July 09 - July 15
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 07
Dates
July 09 - July 15
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 08
Dates
July 16 - July 22
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 08
Dates
July 16 - July 22
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 09
Dates
July 23 - July 29
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 09
Dates
July 23 - July 29
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 10
Dates
July 30 - August 05
Gender
Male
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full
Session
Session 10
Dates
July 30 - August 05
Gender
Female
Grade
Grade 8 - 9
Price
$1499
Status
Full