Summer Prep
Texas Overnight Camp

We cannot wait for you to drive through our gates this summer!
This page contains all the need-to-knows for summer programs: Sky 1-4, Morph, Quest, Young Riders, and Sky Fillies.
First time camper? Click here for helpful resources.
Learn more about who we are, safety, helpful tips, and see resources like blogs for packing.

Follow this list and you will have everything you need by the time camp rolls around!
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- Log into your Online Account:
- Confirm your account is paid in full.
- Complete your Health Form, Terms & Conditions.
- Answer the “Additional Questions.”
- Sign up for Paintball and Horsemanship under Reservations.
- Pre-Order Skypacks, and Snack Packs!
- Confirm your Roommate Requests.
- Add funds to your Store Card.
- Confirm your camper’s shirt size in the “Additional Questions.”
Two weeks before camp
- You will be emailed your cabin assignment Thursday – 10 days before camp.
- Check the packing list.
- Prepare Camper Mail & Care Packages.
- Download the Bunk1 App and log in using your Sky Ranch account information. Make sure notifications are turned on so you can receive important updates about camp.
One week before camp
- Plan night event outfits.
- Camper Medication: Must be in a labeled prescription bottle. Learn more about medication and health policies here.
Day before camp
- You will be emailed a Health Questionnaire for each camper. (It must be filled out prior to your arrival through "Additional Questions" on your camper's registration!)
- Make sure you have everything together. (Check the packing list again.)
- Fill out your camper’s Sky Ranch luggage tags and attach them to your camper’s luggage.
- Facial Recognition! Upload a clear photo of your camper’s face to the Bunk1 App so you can be notified when new photos of your camper are uploaded to the app each day!
Day of camp
- Decorate your car!
- Bring your driver’s license - it’s required.
- Don’t forget your camper mail/care packages. (We deliver on Tuesday and Thursday!)
- Listen to the Parent Camp Podcast in iTunes or Google Play with your campers.
- Head to your favorite place on earth! (Hint: Sky Ranch in Van, TX!)
During camp
- Send your camper emails and view daily photos with the Bunk1 App. (expect to see a handful of photos of your camper throughout the week.)
- Listen to the daily podcasts on Sky Ranch Parent Camp to be a part of the experience.

What to Bring
Required Items
Please make sure to label all of your camper's belongings!
Clothing | T-shirts/tops (no strapless) |
Blue jeans/long pants | Shorts (modest length please) |
Raincoat/poncho* | Lightweight jacket/fleece |
Tennis shoes (2 pair) | Swimsuit (one-piece only) |
Clothes to get dirty | Hand sanitizer |
Baseball cap/hat* | Twin bed sheets/blankets/sleeping bag |
Outfits for night events | Pillow & pillow case |
Water bottle* | Towels (shower & beach)* |
Socks | Toiletries* |
**Water shoes or old sneakers (Crocs don't count!) | Pajamas |
**Water Shoes are REQUIRED for lake activities, so don't forget them!**
Optional Extras
Disposable cameras | Flashlight* |
Sunscreen | Laundry bag |
Insect repellent | Wash cloth |
Bible/journal/pens* | Care packages*** |
Stationery/stamps* (Pre-addressed please) |
*For your convenience, these items are sold in the Legacy Center Corner Store
***Care Packages: Make sure to read up on 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.
Young Riders & Sky Fillies Rodeo Camps
- Riding boots.
- If your camper is bringing their own horse, please remember to bring buckets, feed, supplements, and all tack required for your horse for the week. If using a Sky Ranch horse, all of the above will be provided.
- A riding helmet is required. If you do not have a helmet, Sky Ranch will provide one.
- We will divide into teams for the Rodeo, so please pack both a red and a blue shirt.
What NOT to Bring
Any web-enabled devices | Cell phones | Alcohol |
Tobacco products | iPads/tablets | Fireworks |
Handheld video games | Computers | Bikes |
Paintball guns and gear | Skateboards | Illegal drugs |
Skeet shooting equipment | Wake boarding equipment | Climbing gear |
Weapons (including pocket knives and multi-tools) | Money | Archery equipment |
Personal sports equipment | Pets | Scooters |
Any electronic device that can access the internet breaches our security policy. If discovered by a counselor, it will be collected and stored until the end of the camper's session. In addition, Sky Ranch cannot be responsible for lost or broken articles. Please do not bring anything that would break easily or cause loss if misplaced.
Helpful Hints
- 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.

Opening Day
The best week ever starts before you even drive through the gates! Download the Bunk1 App and turn on notifications before you arrive.
Sunday Arrival Schedule
- 2:30pm-3:30 pm
- Sky 1
- Sky 2
- Young Riders*
- Sky Fillies*
- 3:00pm-4:00pm
- Sky 3
- Sky 4
- Morph
- 4:00-5:00pm
- Quest Van
- Quest Colorado
- Sigma Junior
- Sigma Senior
*For Young Riders and Sky Fillies: If you are bringing a horse, Sky Ranch Staff will be at the Arena to assist you. Once you have your horse settled, you will proceed to check-in on camp!
Upon arrival, Sky Ranch staff guide you through camper drop-off. This will include:
- A Health Check and questionnaire before entering camp. You'll receive this the day before camp, so please fill it out before arrival to expidite your check-in!
- Taking your camper to their cabin.
- Providing your driver’s license; it is REQUIRED for camper check-in.
- Dropping of meds with the Health Center staff in Pogue (in the Legacy Center).
- Dropping of mail at the white retail tent before heading home.
- Finalizing any registration details with Guest Services.
- Visiting the Corner Store.
Saturday Pick-Up
What will this year look like?
Don’t forget to bring your Photo ID or Camper Release Card. It’s REQUIRED to pick up your camper.
- When you arrive, you will be directed where to go to pick up your camper's luggage and any medications you may have dropped off for their time at camp.
- Next, you'll park and head to Legacy, where you can pre-register for next summer if you didn't Quick Enroll – secure their spot, get a great discount and go home with a limited edition pre-reg tee!
- After we check your ID or Camper Release Card, you’ll receive a Yellow Slip that is required to collect your camper after Closing Show.
- Hold on to your Yellow Slip and head inside for a brief Closing Show to where you’ll see highlights of the BEST WEEK EVER!
- After Closing Show, you'll have the opportunity to talk with your camper's counselors – and hand off that all-important Yellow Slip!
- Once you've said "See ya next year," don't forget to grab a milkshake at Café Sky, stop in the store for any final purchases, and turn in your pre-reg form!
Summer 2022 Closing Show Times
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8:00 AM - Gates open to welcome parents!
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8:00 AM - Young Riders and Sky Fillies Rodeo
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If you have a Young Rider or Sky Fillies camper, do not worry about going through the main part of camp to get your camper's luggage and medication. We will have all of that at the Sky Ranch Arena. Please follow the signs straight there for the amazing Rodeo we have planned for you! The Rodeo will be completed in time for you to head to camp if you have other campers who will be at those Closing Shows.
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9:30 AM - Sky 1 and Sky 2 Closing Show
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Join us for a brief Closing show with our Sky 1 and 2 campers and hear about the incredible things the Lord did this week!
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10:30 AM: Sky 3, Sky 4, Morph, Quest, and Sigma Junior Closing Show
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We recommend arriving by 10:00 am to get checked-in by the time Closing Show starts promptly at 10:30!
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We can't wait to celebrate a great week at camp with these campers! If you also have a Sky 1 or 2 camper, please have them sit with you during this Show and celebrate with us!
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Is your camper coming two weeks in a row?
Back for Summer 2022, we will be offering Weekend Camp only to campers who are attending 2 consecutive weeks of camp for $250. Please email GuestServices@SkyRanch.org for details.
Camper Check-Out Policy
Campers will not be released to an individual for any reason without following the check-out process.
- Show your driver’s license or camper release card to their counselor.
- Sign the camper check-out form.
- Turn in your pre-reg form if you haven’t already.
- Get your camper!
Important Info: You may authorize additional people to pick up your camper in your online account under Additional Questions prior to camp. We cannot release a camper to anyone who is not on this list.

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.
Sunday
Opening Show!
Wear your silliest camp costume and get ready for a night filled with LAUGHTER and fun. Topping it all off with a firework show extravaganza!
Monday
Space Race!
This night event is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Wear your favorite astronaut, alien, star, galaxy, or space gear! Sky 1 and 2 cabins will be racing around camp in a giant scavenger hunt completing games, tasks, and obstacles to defeat the alien taking over camp. At the end of the journey they will finish their space expedition, defeat the alien, and discover the planet their cabin belongs to!
Tuesday
Sky 1 Girls - Under the Sea
Let’s go on an ocean adventure! We all know that Sky 1 girls make a splash, so get ready for a night of aquatic fun in the Party Pool. We’ll swim, eat sea themed snacks, and learn that even wider and deeper than the sea is God’s love for you and me! So grab your pineapple sunglasses, mermaid swimsuits, and fishy flippers for a swimmingly fun time!
Sky 1 Boys - Skyvivor
Come on in guys! Immunity is back up for grabs, so you’ve gotta dig deep and work together as a team to complete a series of challenges. Get ready for a night of fun, competition, and food, complete with all the fixins. For immunity and reward, Skyvivors ready? Go!
Sky 2 Girls - Let's GLOW Girl
Calling all Sky 2 girlies!! Get ready for a crazy fun night full of slip n sliding, water balloon relay races, pop ice and so much more! Let’s GLOW and point back to the idea that our worth is found in Christ, and so we get to SHINE His light among the world! Think glitter, neon, and glow sticks, but be sure to wear a swimsuit for all the fun water activities we’re going to have!
Sky 2 Boys - Lan Party
GAMERS GAMERS GAMERS! Dress up as some of your favorite video game characters and be ready to represent your cabin as you participate in a Gamer relay involving Minecraft, Fortnite, and NBA 2k teams. As we see how we can represent our cabins with our gaming knowledge and ability, we can reflect on how we can represent Christ as a TEAM of believers.
Wednesday
Rodeo & Boot Scootin’ Boogie
Howdy buckaroos! Get ready to dance, compete, and cheer your team on to victory in this Cowboy and Cowgirl themed night event. Sky 1 will dress in red, while Sky 2 will dress in blue. Fun, games, and a whole lot of dancing is required, so get on your boots and get ready for a boot scootin’ boogie!
Thursday
We Are Family!
Carnival is here and it is better than ever! A night full of fun with a dunk tank, snow cones, carnival games, and plenty of shaving cream! Come dressed as your grandma, grandpa, your parent’s or your baby sibling as we celebrate being a part of the family of Christ! We. Are. Family!
Friday
Talent Show and Campfire
Come to camp ready to present your talent as an individual or with a group of friends! Don’t have a talent? It’s okay! You can always discover one while you’re at camp. Friday night be ready to see the best of Sky 1 and 2 and then share what you have learned while at camp during campfire.
Sunday
Opening Show!
Wear your silliest camp costume and get ready for a night filled with LAUGHTER and fun. Topping it all off with a firework show extravaganza!
Monday
Sky 3 Girls - Golden Girls: GALS!
Tonight is all about friendships, shiny new or old as time. You can expect a night full of games, snacks, dancing, and a whole lot of laughter. Come dressed in your grandma’s best and get ready to have a night you’ll remember for the ages.
Sky 3 Boys - Truckin' Tractors (A Night of Agricuture):
Howddddyyyyy, y'all ready for a rootin' tootin' good ole' boy time? Come wearin' your best overalls, John Deere flannels, jorts, NASCAR shirts, and boots for a night of dignified agricultural education and challenges!
Sky 4 Girls - Girls Night-In
Dream with me - An intentional night with a sunset dinner, twinkle lights, cozy vibe, and getting to know one another through conversation and a group talent show. We get to see each other's gifts and talents while discussing how the Lord intentionally creates us all with different gifts that are all used to make up the body of believers. Wear your favorite comfy clothes and get ready for a sweet night with the girls.
Sky 4 Boys - Wolfpacks are for the Boyz
Grab a white t-shirt (that can be destroyed) and your swimsuits. We are going to start off the night playing some Sky Classic Paintball followed up by some night swimming at the Partayyyy Pool! Get excited, and never forget: wolfpacks are for the boys.
Tuesday
Hoops-Coming
It's Hoops-coming weekend and you are all on the list. This summer, at Sky Ranch, we are going to throw the craziest dance party of all time. Come dressed in your best Jersey/Mum/Hoops and get ready for a night of dancing, milkshakes, games and more!
Wednesday
Mission Impossible
Get ready for a night working together against the clock to defeat Myrtle and her minions. Come decked out in your camo best so you can stay hidden from Myrtle’s minions while you rightfully take back your stolen treasure. Most importantly, bring the energy and excitement because Myrtle cannot get away with your treasure!
Thursday
Sky 3 - The Canoe Beach Classic
Calling all Sky 3 cabins! Join us for a night of fun under the east Texas setting sun. Wear your best beach clothes and get ready for water activities, cabin competition, and even a campfire. We can’t wait to have the best night ever!
Sky 4 - Sky Lake Luau
Get ready for the inagural Lake-Sky Luau! Sky 4 will be heading down to Sky Lake for a night of Lakeside antics. Wear your best hawaiin shirt and get ready for a wild ride on the torpedo!
Friday
Campfire
Friday will be all about campfire and closing ceremonies. This is our night to remember all God has done throughout the week and to celebrate how amazing it was.
Sunday
Opening Show!
Wear your silliest camp costume and get ready for a night filled with LAUGHTER and fun. Topping it all off with a firework show extravaganza!
Monday
M/Q Girls - Rooted
Get ready for a FUN night of dancing, crafts, snacks, and straight vibing with the girls! Wear all things pink, flower crowns, or throw on your fav overalls you garden in... come have fun and be ready to talk about what it means to be rooted in Jesus and his Word!
M/Q Boys - Let Freedom Ring (A night of Manliness and Liberty)
The Morph/Quest Boys are coming! The Morph/Quest Boys are coming!The time for liberty is here young men. Get ready for a night of history, revolution, and civility. Come dressed as your favorite President or maybe in some Red/White/Blue clothes and get ready for the most american ride of your life!
Tuesday
Hoops-Coming
It's Hoops-coming weekend and you are all on the list. This summer, at SKY RANCH, we are going to throw the craziest dance party of all time. Come dressed in your best Jersey/Mum/Hoops and get ready for a night of dancing, milkshakes, games and more!
Wednesday
Mission Impossible
Get ready for a night working together against the clock to defeat Myrtle and her minions. Come decked out in your camo best so you can stay hidden from Myrtle’s minions while you rightfully take back your stolen treasure. Most importantly, bring the energy and excitement because Myrtle cannot get away with your treasure!
Thursday
Zion’s Cup
Calling all soldiers, athletes, and farmers! Where you truly belong is yet to be decided! Come find your home among the houses of Shin, Aleph, and Gimel and be prepared to compete for the ultimate prize, ZION’S CUP! Bring orange, green, and purple and await your fate!
Friday
Friday will be all about campfire and closing ceremonies. This is our night to remember all God has done throughout the week and to celebrate how amazing it was.
Sunday
Opening Show!
Wear your silliest camp costume and get ready for a night filled with LAUGHTER and fun. Topping it all off with a firework show extravaganza!
Monday
Young Riders: Space Race!
This night event is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Wear your favorite astronaut, alien, star, galaxy, or space gear! Sky 1 and 2 cabins will be racing around camp in a giant scavenger hunt completing games, tasks, and obstacles to defeat the alien taking over camp. At the end of the journey they will finish their space expedition, defeat the alien, and discover the planet their cabin belongs to!
Sky Fillies: Girls Night-In
All Sky 4 and Sky Fillies girls tap in! Dream with me- An intentional night with a sunset dinner, twinkle lights, cozy vibe, and getting to know one another through conversation and a group talent show. We get to see each other's gifts and talents while discussing how the Lord intentionally creates us all with different gifts that are all used to make up the body of believers. Wear your favorite comfy clothes and get ready for a sweet night with the girls.
Tuesday
Young Riders and Sky Fillies will spend Tuesday evening practicing for the Sky 1 & 2 Rodeo on Wednesday!
Wedensday
Wednesday is Rodeo Night at Sky Ranch! Young Riders and Sky Fillies will be the STARS of the show when Sky 1 and 2 come to watch. Bring a blue and a red shirt because we will have a competition for the ages!
Thursday
Young Riders: WE ARE FAMILY
Carnival is here and it is better than ever! A night full of fun with a dunk tank, snow cones, carnival games, and plenty of shaving cream! Come dressed as your grandma, grandpa, your parent’s or your baby sibling as we celebrate being a part of the family of Christ! We. Are. Family!
Sky Fillies: Lake-Sky Luau
Get ready for the inagural Lake-Sky Luau! Sky 4 and Sky Fillies will be heading down to Sky Lake for a night of Lakeside antics. Wear your best hawaiin shirt and get ready for a wild ride on the torpedo!
Friday
Campfire
Friday will be all about campfire and closing ceremonies. This is our night to remember all God has done throughout the week and to celebrate how amazing it was.

Mail from friends and family is one of the highlights of camp! Here’s everything you need to know!
The DIY Method
- Delivery
- We deliver packages on Tuesday and Thursday. Limit 1 package per camper on each of these days.
- We will not be receiving packages sent through UPS, FedEx, or USPS.
- We deliver any number of letters in flat envelopes every day, so feel free to write a few kind words for your camper – be sure to address it with camper name, cabin and day of delivery!
- What goes inside a package?
- Snacks, a journal, small trinkets or games, or just a sweet note. Food must be sealed. Please do not send gum! For the safety of all campers and staff, do not include snacks with common airborne allergies such as peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, etc.
- Labeling
- Your package or letter needs 3 things: Camper’s Name, Cabin Number, and Day of Delivery. (Mon - Friday for letters. Tues or Thurs for packages)
- Drop-off
- On Sunday, drop off your letters and packages at the White Tent in the parking lot when you arrive.
The Kick-back and Relax Method
We offer amazing pre-made care packages (SkyPacks) that can be purchased through your online account (select Pre-Orders) and delivered every day. The Corner Store will also be open in the Legacy Center on Sunday for you to make purchases to send to your camper during the week!

While we recognize that trips to the health center are not completely unavoidable, we work diligently to minimize any time spent away from camp activities. This means that we take a proactive, holistic approach to caring for your camper. Ways that we do this include, but are not limited to, focusing on the importance of:
- handwashing
- bug spray
- sunscreen
- hydration
- rest
Our health center is staffed by licensed health professionals and health care assistants. A physician acts as the medical director, providing yearly review of our policies and treatment protocols.
Filling out your camper's Online Health Form is the best way for us to know how to serve your camper. Any time they come to the Health Center, we will contact you.
A note about Emergency Contacts: On your camper's health form, you will be asked to list additional Emergency Contacts. These individuals can be any trusted adults in your life in addition to you. In the event of an emergency, if we cannot reach you or any other administrator on the account, we will contact the Emergency Contacts listed here. We recommend letting those people know you have named them on this form, as the expectation is that someone could be at camp in Van, TX within 2 hours in the event of an emergency.
Health Tips for Camp Prep
A healthy camp starts at home! As you prepare to send your child to camp, here are some ways that you can ensure they have a wonderful experience:
- Prevent the spread of illness:
- If your child shows signs of illness, please keep them home. This greatly reduces the spread of illness at camp.
- Teach your child to sneeze in his/her sleeve and to wash hands often at home and at camp.
- Staying Hydrated: Send a reusable water bottle so it can be refilled frequently during the week.
Medications
Commonly Used Medications
The Health Center stocks commonly used medications, such as tylenol, for as-needed use.
Bringing Medications
If your child takes medication on a regular basis, the medication will be stored in our health center and dispensed by a licensed health professional. All medications (both prescription and over-the counter) must be checked in when you drop off your camper.
To help expedite your check-in process on Sunday, please follow the instructions below:
- Original packaging required for all medications
- Both prescription and over-the-counter medications are required to be in the original packaging and contain only the medication identified on the container.
- Do not put medications in pill containers.
- Legible prescription label
- If your child requires a prescription medication, the prescription label must be legible with the camper’s name on it.
- Do not use old bottles or those belonging to another family member as they will not be administered per state law.
- Prescription label instructions will be followed. If your child’s doctor has recently changed the timing or frequency of the medication, make sure the prescription label is up to date.
- Non-FDA approved medications need an order by a licensed provider
- Non-FDA approved medications include most vitamins, oils, and dietary supplements and will only be accepted and administered to your camper if accompanied by an order that is signed by a licensed provider (MD, DO, NP or PA).
- This order must instruct us on when and how much to give. This is to ensure the safety of your camper and to comply with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Check the expiration date
- Expired medication will not be administered per state law.
- Rescue Inhalers and EpiPens
- The ONLY medications that are permitted to be kept with the counselors are RESCUE inhalers (along with spacer) and EpiPens. These are the only medications that our counselors are trained to administer. Campers are not allowed to keep rescue medications themselves for safety reasons.
- A counselor that has your child’s rescue medication will be with your child at all times. The counselors are allowed to keep glucometers.
- If you have any questions, please contact JenW@SkyRanch.org prior to camp.
- Picking up medication:
- All medications can be picked up by parents on the last day of camp.
- Medications that are not picked up will be disposed of so please be sure to stop by our medication return table.
- If your child has a rescue medication kept by the counselor (EpiPen or rescue inhaler), it is your responsibility to obtain these from your child’s counselor when you pick up your child from camp.
To serve your family with excellence, we follow the regulations for Colorado and Texas Youth Camps and subscribe to the American Camp Association standards.
Special Dietary Requirements
We will gladly work with you regarding special dietary restrictions and food allergies. When completing online registration for camp, please complete the portion related to food allergies and dietary requirements. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact our food service department directly by emailing FoodService@SkyRanch.org.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a means to deliver timely, quality healthcare to our campers and staff during summer camp.
- Available for overnight campers in Van, Texas.
- No need to leave camp - your child can see a licensed provider to be treated for minor illness like sore throat, cough, congestion, pink eye, or ear infections.
- The parent is contacted for consent if a camper shows signs of an illness appropriate to treat via telemedicine after being evaluated by a registered nurse.
- A parent can join the telemedicine visit via their phone, tablet, or computer.
- If a prescription is required to treat your child, the local pharmacy will deliver the prescription directly to Sky Ranch.
- Telemedicine allows your child to feel better faster and get back to camp activities sooner.
- The price of a telemedicine session is $50 and is billed directly to the card on file.
Bed Bug Prevention
Bed bugs have become more common in the United States and worldwide over the past few years. Sky Ranch takes several precautions to ensure facilities are free of these pests, but as with all hospitality businesses we have no control over the potential of guests bringing in bed bugs.
What can you do to prevent transmission of bed bugs?
Perform a thorough search looking for signs of bed bugs in any suitable hiding place. Look for feces (small dark dots in mattress corners or tight spaces), bed bug eggs, and for live active bed bugs. The best way to prevent the spread of these pests is to take extra caution when acquiring furniture or when staying in hotels. Thoroughly check beds, including sheets and mattress cording, for signs of bed bug infestation. Keep luggage, clothing, and other personal items on luggage racks away from upholstered surfaces and walls.
While bed bugs are a nuisance and can cause small bumps and minor itching, they are not known to carry disease or cause other types of physical reaction. Since there is no immediate health concern to campers or guests, Sky Ranch focuses on prevention, and then limiting the spread of these insects, in the isolated cases where they are brought onto our properties. Sky Ranch has an aggressive protocol of elimination and cabin treatment, should we determine the presence of bed bugs. Because the safety and comfort of our campers and guests is of paramount importance, we take all reports of possible bed bugs seriously, and immediately bring our safety and security team to investigate the situation. In the event there is a confirmed or suspected case of bed bugs in your child's cabin, you will be notified.
Of primary importance is to examine your camper’s luggage and belongings prior to coming to camp, as bed bugs are often unknowingly transported in suitcases.
Please feel free to contact our Healthcare Director, Jennifer Watters, RN at JenW@SkyRanch.org with any questions.
Bed Bug Facts
- Bed bugs are flattened, reddish-brown, oval shaped insects about ¼ in. long.
- Bed bugs do not “jump” or “fly”; they crawl.
- They are nocturnal (meaning they are more likely to move during the night-time hours.)
- Most people experience itching, pain and/or swelling of the skin where bed bugs have bitten.
- Bed bugs are spread through affected furniture or by hiding in items used during travel, such as suitcases
- Bed bugs are commonly found in large buildings such as apartments, dormitories, hospitals, and hotels.
- Before treating an area that you suspect has been affected, it is important that a professional correctly identifies the bug.
Daily Schedule
Each day is jam packed with activities and fun and food and night events and rest!
Sky 1, 2, & Young Riders:
- Rise and shine around 7am
- Go to bed around 10pm after their awesome night event
Sky 3, 4, & Sky Fillies
- Wake up around 7:30am
- Go to bed by 11pm after their night event
Morph & Quest
- Wake up arount 8am
- Go to bed by 11:30pm
Sky Fillies
- Wake up around 7am
- Go to bed by 11pm after their night event
Camper Photos & Parent Emails
Photos - See camp in action!
- You can expect to see a handful of fun pictures of your camper participating in activities and posing with their cabin throughout the week. The goal is to capture one to two photos of each camper, each day.
- Pictures are uploaded daily to the Bunk1 App for you to view, purchase, and share.
- We do not post pictures of Friday evening activities.
- Due to the nature of the schedule, we do not take pictures of reserved activities like paintball and horsemanship.
Emails
In the Bunk1 App, you will also have the opportunity to use Credits to send your camper a letter during the week. Update them on what's happening at home, their favorite sport's team, or a funny thing the dog did! We'll print it out and give it to them. Letters are printed at 10:00 am each day, so be sure to submit it through the app before then!
Bunk1
To view photos and send your camper emails while they are at camp, download the Bunk1 App and log in using your Sky Ranch account information.
Roommate Requests
- Campers may request up to three roommates through their online account.
- We cannot accommodate groups larger than four.
- 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.
Store Account (Ranch Bank)
Each camper will be given a wristband that is linked to their Store Account (Ranch Bank). We do not allow campers to carry cash on camp, so they use their Ranch Bank to purchase snacks, souvenirs, gifts, books, apparel, and much more.
We recommend depositing $70 for each week of camp. This can be done at any time through your online account by selecting Store Account from your camper’s itinerary. Unused Ranch Bank funds can be donated to the Sky Ranch Scholarships Program. If not selected as a donation, any amount over $5 will be refunded two weeks after their session of camp.
Lost & Found
Please label everything belonging to your camper prior to their arrival. We will attempt to return everything labeled to your camper prior to their departure. Anything unlabeled will be available at the Lost & Found table on Saturday. After camp, we will be keeping items for 2 weeks. If your camper has lost something, please email GuestServices@SkyRanch.org with a detailed description of the item. After two weeks, all unclaimed items will be donated. Sky Ranch cannot be responsible for lost or broken items, so please do not send new clothes or valuable items to camp!