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Broken Arrow Ranch
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Parents

Everything parents need to know.

Dates, drop-off, packing and how to reach your camper. Five minutes here answers most questions.

Drop-off, first day
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Pickup, last day
8:30 to 9:30 AM
Kid camps, per week
$300
Register ahead on
UltraCamp
Start here

Find your camper's week.

Register on UltraCamp

Between brackets? We allow about a year of wiggle room. Call the conference office at 785.478.4726 and ask for Heather. Family Camp, Parenting Solo, and Young Adult & Multilingual Youth Camp are on the full session list.

Ages 7+ · All summer

Blind Camp

Campers who are blind are welcome all summer. Each camper joins one of the weeks above, placed by age and staffing. The $35 session fee is for campers affiliated with National Camps for Blind Children (NCBC). Family members and personal care assistants register separately.

Camper, with NCBC
$35
Family member
$240
Personal care assistant
$300
Ways to save
$50 off
Early bird

Register for a kid camp by January 31.

$25 off
Bring a friend

For each friend you bring who has never been to Broken Arrow Ranch.

$100 off
Multi-week

When your camper stays for another week of camp.

Discounts are applied during registration on UltraCamp. The early bird discount is $25 per person for Family Camp and $20 for Young Adult & Multilingual Youth Camp.

Start to finish

How camp week works.

1
Register

Sign up on UltraCamp before camp starts. Every camper has to be registered ahead of time.

2
Pack

Use the packing list below. Phones stay home.

3
Drop off

Check-in runs 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Please don't come early. Staff are resetting camp.

4
Stay in touch

Email your camper during the week. We deliver every message.

5
Pick up

Come between 8:30 and 9:30 AM on the last day, then stay for the parent program at 9:30.

Packing list

What goes in the bag.

Essentials
  • Pillow and sleeping bag
  • Bible
  • Flashlight
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Small backpack or fanny pack
  • Laundry bag
  • Medications for the week, turned in to the nurse at check-in
Toiletries
  • Shampoo, conditioner and soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towel and washcloth
  • Swim towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Lip balm and lotion
Clothing
  • Everyday T-shirts and shorts
  • Long pants and a sweatshirt
  • Jacket, rain jacket and hat
  • Modest one-piece bathing suit
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Flip flops or sandals for the shower and beach
  • Optional: a nicer outfit for special programs
For activities
  • Horses: blue jeans and closed-toe shoes. Crocs do not count, and campers without both cannot ride.
  • Go-karts: closed-toe shoes
  • Waterfront: a second swimsuit if your camper will be in the water every day
  • Camp Store: money is added to your camper's account at registration
Leave these at home.
Cell phones. They are kept in the office if they come to camp.
Gaming systems, radios and music players
Jewelry such as necklaces, earrings and rings
Halter tops and two-piece bathing suits
Firearms, knives, weapons and fireworks
Tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs

If a prohibited item is brought or suspected, camp may inspect belongings and hold the item until the end of the week.

Campers smiling together in the camp pool
During the week

While they're at camp.

Send an email

Write to your camper and we will deliver the message.

brokenarrowranch@ks-ne.org
See the photos

Our media team takes photos all week and shares them with the families from that session.

Add Camp Store money

Top up your camper's store account in UltraCamp any time during their stay.

Visit or call

You are welcome to. Let us know you are coming, and schedule calls so your camper is waiting at the office.

Questions

Parents also ask.

What does a typical day look like?

Flag raising, breakfast, cabin cleanup and worship. Then morning activities, lunch, free time and more activities until supper. Evenings end with all-camp recreation and a program at the campfire bowl.

Does my camper need to know how to swim?

No. Lifeguards are at every water activity and life jackets are required at the waterfront. A camper who doesn't pass the swim test can still get in the water. They wear a life jacket at all times. Only wakeboarding and water skiing require passing the swim test.

Should my camper dress up for Sabbath?

There is no dress code. Many campers dress up for the Friday night or Sabbath program, and either way is fine.

Does my camper need a physical?

No doctor's sign-off is required. Camp involves a lot of walking, so campers should be able to handle the terrain.

Can my camper get baptized at camp?

Yes. Tell us ahead of time so we can plan the program and you can invite family.

Why is no one answering the camp phone?

During camp the office answers from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM and 2:45 to 5:00 PM. Leave a message and we will call back. Outside of summer, call the conference office at 785.478.4726 and ask for Heather.

What if my child has dietary or medical needs?

The registration form asks about both in detail. A registered nurse is on site to handle medications and health concerns.

Can I visit during the week?

Yes. Let us know ahead of time, then check in at the office and wear a visitor ID while you are here. Overnight stays and meals have a charge.

Heather Forde

Questions? Ask for Heather.

Heather Forde handles everything camp at the conference office. Call 785.478.4726 and ask for her.