St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center

Mark Your Calendars!

St. Eugene Camp: July 2 - 8

Counselors Orientation: July 3 - 8

Session One: July 9 - 15

Session Two: July 16 - 22

Session Three: July 23 - 29

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SUMMER CAMP: A PLACE FOR
CATCHING THE FAITH
We at St. Nicholas Ranch believe that our Orthodox Christian Faith is "caught, not taught".
In other words, Christian friendship teaches kids more about their faith than any book or class. This Christian friendship is an increasingly rare thing in the world and becoming harder to find, but easy to find at camp!

Therefore, summer camping ministry is critical for the for the life of the Church today and for your child. Campers will get to do in six camp days what they may not get to do all year: pray with their friends, discuss their faith, create life-long friendships, enjoy God's natural beauty, experience what it is like to be away from home: all this in a spiritually safe and familiar environment. Camp is a place for self-discovery. It is a place to appreciate the gifts that God gives us. It is a place to experience Christian joy that will be remembered for a lifetime.

SUMMER CAMP: A PLACE FOR
MEANINGFUL CAMP ADVENTURE
At "the Ranch" our staff works year-round to create a stimulating, safe, and fun camping environment. We begin by recruiting and training young adults to serve as Orthodox Christian youth ministers. We also recruit several priests from around the Metropolis who take time from their parish to serve the camp's sacramental and educational needs. We work very hard to make this camp a place of Christian teaching through meaningful camp adventure. Be part of it!

SUMMER CAMP: A PLACE FOR
FRIENDS, FUN AND FAITH
Come prepared for adventure: swimming, hayrides, archery, canoeing, campfires, cowboy ropin', and much more! Camp is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and renew old friendships. Camp is also a time for young Orthodox Christians to learn about their faith, values and heritage in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

A TYPICAL SUMMER CAMP DAY AT THE RANCH
Begins at 7:00 am with the wake-up bell. Campers, in their cozy dorm rooms, dress for the morning chapel service. Following the service, a hearty breakfast is served, kids go onto their first activity. Throughout the day the kids follow a rotating schedule filled with activities like arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, nature hikes, Orthodox Christian sessions, cowboy roping, athletics, and the ever-popular swimming in our cool pool (where life-guards are on duty)! At midday: Lunch! At 5:00 vespers are held, followed by a delicious dinner. Speaking of food, campers rave every year about the food our chefs lovingly prepare: barbecued chicken, hamburgers, spaghetti, apple pie and (don't worry, mom) healthy vegetables. After dinner begins the evening activity, which includes things like a pool party or a volleyball or basketball tournament. Every night a campfire is held, where energetic songs are sung, wacky skits are performed, and devotionals bring a peaceful end to a busy day.

Download your registration forms here!

2007 Summer Camp Sign Up Form (MS Word)
Camp Health Form.pdf (Adobe PDF)
(Both forms required)

Do you or does anyone you know want to be a paid staff member
at St. Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp 2006?

If you would like to apply to be a counselor at Summer Camp 2006, please download and fill out the following forms and mail them to Camp Director, Pete Sotiras at:
372 Santa Clara Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

Camp Application 2006.doc (MS Word)
Reference Request Form.doc (MS Word)
Clergy Reference Request Form.doc (MS Word)
Staff Disclosure Statement.pdf (Adobe PDF)
Camp Health Form.pdf (Adobe PDF)
(All forms required)