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Every child deserves the chance to unplug, explore, make new friends, and simply be a kid. Each summer, John Knox Ranch makes that possible for children who might otherwise miss out on the joy of camp. With your generosity, we can give a child the gift of being a kid. Here's a glimpse of what that gift means to one family.

A single mother recently wrote this in her son’s scholarship application:
"Summer Camp gives my son a needed break from the day in and day out of phones and TV. The world today is filled with fast paced technology and JKR gives his brain and his body a break from that and offers a reconnection to the natural world around him."

Camp is the only place in our society where a 12-year-old will gladly give up their cell phone for two weeks… just to be a kid.

At John Knox Ranch, campers trade screen time for creek time, video games for campfires, and scrolling for real friendships. They discover the joy of being fully present—with each other, with nature, and with God.

And the benefits last long after camp ends. In 2025, JKR participated in the nationwide Effective Camp Research Project, led by Sacred Playgrounds.

Here's what our camp parents told us:

• 99% agreed that camp is a place for young people to unplug from technology.
• 43% said that after camp their child was more social and wanted to spend more time with friends face-to-face.
• 34% said their child spent less time on electronic devices after returning home.

These are more than statistics. They are reminders of why camp matters.
We believe every child deserves the chance to experience this kind of growth, connection, and joy, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
That is why the JKR Summer Camp Scholarship Fund is so important. Will you make a donation to help send a child to camp?

Your gift is an invitation for a child to put down their phone, make a new friend, explore God's creation, and simply be a kid. Thank you for helping make these experiences possible. Donate Today!