All Campers arrive on Sundays, between 4:00 and 5:30pm. Check-in times are divided by Last Name, as listed in your Welcome Packet.

The Ranch entrance will not be open before 4:00pm so please do not come any earlier as our staff will not be ready to receive your camper. Upon arrival you will check in your camper, visit the camp nurse, have a chance to deposit funds at the Hitching Post, meet your camper’s counselor, and help them get settled in to their cabin!

All Campers depart on Saturdays following our Closing Celebration.

Parents may arrive on Saturday at 8:45 am to begin the checkout process. Parents will be released to greet their campers at 9:00 am. We highly encourage all parents and campers to attend our Closing Celebration at 9:30-10:15 am.

Lodging is provided in our bunk house or smaller cabins. The rooms have bunk beds for sleeping. Bathroom facilities include showers, toilets and sinks. Counselors and students are assigned to specific rooms based on their counselor group for the week. Guys and girls stay in completely separate facilities. Two counselors will be in every room/cabin. No Guys in Girls rooms, No Girls in Guys rooms!

Our meals are graciously prepared by wonderful volunteer kitchen teams who work hard to prepare meals that kids will love. Well balanced meals that are wide in variety keep campers’ energy up and their spirits high. If your camper has food allergies/sensitivities, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate. Our facilities pass and exceed all of the NYS Health Department’s requirements.

After you register, you’ll receive a packet of information via email. This will include things like what to bring, how parents can write to campers, and more information about camp activities. This packet will also include a form which allows you to request which friends your camper would like as roommates. Click here for our Camper Packing List & Information.

Do not bring: radios, cd players, ipods, mp3 players, fireworks, electronics, tobacco, or cell phones. (If you bring a cell phone it will be locked in the ranch office until you depart for home.)

Under no circumstance can a student bring their cell phone to camp! Why? For several reasons: 1) It eliminates all distractions so that students can hear God clearly, 2) It ensures student safety and the proper chain of communication with parents, and 3) The Classic Motto: No News is Good News! If a student is found with a cell phone during camp, it will be taken away. It will be returned on Closing Day. If you have any questions/concerns please contact our Camp Director.

We strongly recommend that you do not contact your child during camp unless there is a serious emergency. If there is an emergency, please call the Ranch Office at 607-687-2238.

Your child will be under the direct supervision of their assigned counselors. There will a 2:10 ratio of campers to counselors (2 leaders for every 10 campers).

We work year-round to prepare a quality summer staff. Many staff come from colleges around the country and dedicate their summer to working with your children. Counselors must be 18 years old, graduated high school, complete an interview, provide reference checks and a background check, as well as complete two weeks of staff training before camp begins.

All Staff and Volunteers involved with MAPLERIDGE must also complete MinistrySafe training prior to arriving on camp property.

At MAPLERIDGE Ranch, campers will participate in life-changing experiences. Through challenging activities like the Alpine Tower and horseback riding, campers learn more about themselves and their creator, God. It is a time to be away from the distractions of every day life and their ordinary routines. Campers build meaningful and lasting relationships with their peers and most of all learn what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Schedules are organized for each specific week of camp keeping in mind the ages of the campers. They will never get bored! Activities include canoe, fishing, swimming, crafts, games, hiking, horseback riding, climbing the Alpine Tower, and archery (some activities have age limits.) Each day campers are led spiritually through songs, prayer & devotion times, and/or camp fire services led by their counselor, special guest speakers or other staff members.

Everything needed during the week of camp (lodging, meals, etc.) has been covered in your camp cost. However, our camp store (the Hitching Post) is located at The Ranch, and your child may want to visit occasionally during free time. Parents may deposit money into their campers “account” upon arrival to purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, extra snacks, drinks, etc. Money not spent can be collected before departure on Closing Day. Any Hitching Post money not collected on Closing Day will be donated to the Bob & Helen Monell Scholarship Fund.

Please Note: ALL campers must fill out the Transportation Form on CampMinder once registering for camp, whether they are driving or flying!

Most families drive to camp! However, if you live farther out of town, some families may prefer that their campers fly to MAPLERIDGE. We are happy to assist with this process, however there are some specific guidelines that you must follow if you would like your child to be picked up from the airport. For more information on our policies for flights to camp, please read in detail our Camper Flight Information document by clicking here. 

Yes, in some cases! We offer the Session Weekend Program for campers in between certain sessions. This year, the Session Weekend program is available ONLY between Sessions 1 & 2 (June 26-27) or between Sessions 3 & 4 (July 10-11).

The cost for the Session Weekend Program is $125, which covers the cost of your camper’s food and activities for the weekend. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up at the time of registration if your camper is attending the Sessions listed above!

Your child will be supervised by our Staff throughout the entire weekend, who will have a few fun activities planned for them!

If you are 18 years or older and interested in serving on staff at MAPLERIDGE, please visit our Staff Page to fill out an application.

We are also looking for financial partners who have a desire to invest in the future of MAPLERIDGE, as well as for generous individuals who feel called to sponsor campers! Just go to our Donor Page for more information.

If you are interested in serving in a volunteer capacity, visit our Volunteer Page for more information on the opportunities available.

At MAPLERIDGE, we strive for everyone to have an awesome week of camp, and truly experience the Ranch Of Peace. In order to do so, we have a few rules to ensure everyone has a safe, awesome camp experience. To view, visit this link: Camper Code of Conduct.

At MAPLERIDGE, we understand you are trusting us with your most valuable possession on this earth. When sending your child, you will be asked to agree to the following form. You will sign this at time of registration. To view, visit this link: MRR Parent Agreement.

We desire every child would have an opportunity to attend MAPLERIDGE. We strive to provide as many partial scholarships to families that are unable to afford the full cost of camp. Partial scholarship funds are limited to the actual funds that have been donated to the Bob & Helen Monell Scholarship Fund, and are awarded at the discretion of The Scholarship Committee based upon the financial need of the camper.

The Scholarship Application will be available beginning in January. All Scholarship Applications are due March 30th, and will be awarded during the month of April.