Pre-Camp Prep

Follow this list and you will have everything you need by the time camp rolls around! 

Pre-Camp Checklist

4 ways to Prep Your Child for Camp

Now

• Log into your Sky Ranch Online Account to:
  • Confirm your account is paid in full
  • Sign up for additional activities under Reservations
  • Complete your Medical History and Terms & Conditions
  • Confirm your Cabinmate Requests
  • Pre-Order SkyPacks, Bunk Buddies, and Snack Packs
  • Add funds to your Ranch Bank
  • Upload a close-up photo of your camper
  • Purchase a Bunk1 bundle (before downloading the app!)
  • Confirm your camper’s t-shirt size under Registration Questions

Two weeks before camp

• Check your email for your cabin assignment on Thursday, 10 days before camp
• Check the Packing List
• Prepare Camper Mail & Care Packages
• Download the Bunk1 App for Apple or Google
  
  • Log in with your Sky Ranch username and password (no code needed)
  • Turn notifications ON for important updates
  • Upload your camper's photo and purchase a bundle through your Sky Ranch Online Account - NOT in the Bunk1 app

One week before camp

• Load up your gear for camp
• Don't forget your night event outfits
• Camper Medication: Must be in a labeled prescription bottle
• Learn more about medication and health policies here

Day before camp

• Double-check the packing list
• Fill out and attach your camper's luggage tags 

Day of camp

• Drop-Off & Pick-Up times
• Decorate your car!
• Bring your Photo ID - it's required
• Don’t forget your camper mail/care packages. 
• Listen to the Parent Camp Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music
• Head to your favorite place on Earth! 
• Want a sneak peek at the arrival process? Check out the video below! 

During camp

• Send your camper Bunk Notes and view daily photos with the Bunk1 App. Expect to see a handful of photos of your camper throughout the week. Check out our philosophy on Camper Photos for more info.
• Listen to the daily podcasts on Sky Ranch Parent Camp to be a part of the experience.
• View a sample schedule
• What to expect at meal times
• Quick Enroll to secure your spot for Summer 2026! We won't have paper forms, so do it when you get the link on Tuesday to get your t-shirt.

What to Bring

Packing List

Please make sure to label all of your camper's belongings!

***Care Packages: Make sure to read up on the guidelines for bringing care packages. Sky Ranch also offers the option to purchase pre-made SkyPacks for cabin delivery. See them in your Online Account.

Helpful Hints

• Water shoes are required for lake activities. Old sneakers that can get wet, traditional swim shoes, or sandals with a secure backstrap (like Chacos or Tevas) are great options. Crocs do not count!
• Large suitcases or trunks are best (no larger than 32Lx18Wx14H)
• There is a themed night event each evening, and campers are encouraged to dress up. Learn more here.
• Don’t buy a lot of new clothing - this is camp, and we will most likely get wet and dirty!
• Use ziplock bags to waterproof items.
• Don’t send anything that you consider irreplaceable.
• Clearly and boldly label all of your child’s belongings.
• Strapless clothing, mini-skirts, two-piece swimsuits, or t-shirts with large cut-outs are not allowed.
• All shorts must be a modest length (fingertip length), and we have a NO ROLL rule.
• Check out this blog post by one of our camper parents on packing.
• Sky Ranch primarily uses the ESV translation of the Bible, but campers are welcome to bring whichever translation they are most comfortable with.

What is a night event and what does that mean for packing?

Make sure to watch the video to learn what night events are and see examples of costumes! Each week starts with Opening Show and ends with Campfire. Mixed in between are creative-themed nights.

Sky 1

Sky 1 BoysSky 1 Girls

Sky 2

Sky 2 BoysSky 2 Girls

Sky 3

Sky 3 BoysSky 3 Girls

Sky 4

Sky 4 BoysSky 4 Girls

Morph

Morph BoysMorph Girls

Quest

Quest BoysQuest Girls

Young Riders

Young Riders BoysYoung Riders Girls

Sky Fillies

Sky Fillies

Cabinmate Requests

• Campers may request up to three cabinmates through their Sky Ranch Online Account.
• Groups larger than four cannot be accommodated.
• When making a request, an email with instructions will be sent to the other camper. Please note: only one should make the request and the other should accept.
• All requests must have an 'Accepted' status at least 14 days before arrival.

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