Why your child will love
Mo-Ranch Summer Camp
Fun and activities!
Mo-Ranch has something for every camper. Whether your child seeks adventure, classic camp activities or the arts, Mo-Ranch has it all! We offer activities ranging from rappelling off the catwalk and whizzing down our 480-ft zip line, to swimming in the crystal clear water of the Guadalupe River or letting campers unleash their creative spirit during craft time.
Friendships!
Friendships are an integral part of the camp experience. Living in a community together encourages friendships to develop, grow and flourish. Whether it is because of the screen-free day-to-day life that allows more time to connect, the successes and failures experienced side-by-side or the camp traditions that are practiced together year after year, camp friends often become lifelong friends.
Why you will love
Mo-Ranch Summer Camp
A safe and nurturing environment
Your child will be under the care and supervision of trained, qualified counselors in a Christian setting. Our counselors serve as role models and mentors. Mo-Ranch Summer Camp counselors and staff members are carefully selected for their responsibility, spiritual maturity, leadership skills, love for children and activity knowledge. Many of our staff are past campers and have grown up enjoying Mo-Ranch programs.
Small staff-to-camper ratios
The American Camp Association (ACA) has a minimum staff-to-camper ratio that ranges from 1:6 to 1:10, varying based upon the ages and needs of the campers. Mo-Ranch Summer Camp believes that smaller ratios are better for overall morale, bonding and building community in each session. Smaller ratios also ensure better safety for our campers and one-on-one attention. Because of this, our average staff-to-camper ratio is intentionally small—it’s currently 1:4!
Role models
All counselors must have completed one year of college and go through comprehensive reference checks, a criminal background check and drug screening. Counselors receive specific training in areas such as child behavior management, age level expectations, safety and emergency procedures and child abuse prevention. Additionally, counselors receivecertifications in first aid and CPR. We hire counselors that are more than fun and enthusiastic—they are counselors that are role models and embody a Christian lifestyle.
A Christian atmosphere
All campers participate in a daily Bible study that is relevant and age-appropriate and that focuses on a relationship with Jesus Christ. Wherever your child may be on their spiritual journey, Mo-Ranch Summer Camp staff is there to guide them as they develop a deeper connection to God.
Benefits of Overnight Camp
Freedom
At Mo-Ranch Summer Camp, it’s all about enjoying the ride. At Mo-Ranch you are able to stay present in the moment and enjoy each activity or new adventure without added pressures or expectations. Campers are free to be their true selves.
Ability to “better read” peers
Unplugging is good! A recent study shows that sixth-graders that gave up all technological devices cold turkey for just five days and attended outdoor camp were substantially better at reading human emotions than their peers that did not. In a world full of smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs, your child might balk at the idea of not having access to screens during their time at Mo-Ranch. However, upon arrival until departure on the last day, technology will be the last thing on your child’s mind. Your child will enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, engage in teamwork, and build friendships—all while communicating face-to-face. In today’s society, these skills are often hard to develop and grow when many aspects of one’s everyday life revolves around technology.
Independence
Children learn to figure things out without their parents, learn to live with other kids, become engaged members of a community and discover their likes and dislikes by trying out new things. These are invaluable lessons that are imperative for a successful adult life.
Healthy risk-taking
Whether it’s taking a fish off the line for the first time or taking the lead role in a group skit, camp can encourage a child to step outside of their comfort zones. Camp is a great place for a child to try something new in a safe environment!
Accreditation
Mo-Ranch Summer Camp is extremely proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. The American Camp Association has been in existence for more than 90 years and “works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience.” To receive accreditation, camps must meet up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality. Mo-Ranch Summer Camp is also inspected and licensed by the Texas Department of Health.
Mo-Ranch Summer Camp is a proud member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA). We recognize that today’s generation lives in a noisy world constantly bombarded with images and messages that capture their attention and keep them distracted from the things that matter most. CCCA works with Mo-Ranch Summer Camp to provide camp experiences that allow campers to escape their hectic everyday lives, to get a clearer picture of God’s love for them and discover their purpose and passion through Him.
