YOU'VE REGISTERED FOR SUMMER CAMP...NOW WHAT?
Whether it is your first time or you have had a camper for many years this is meant to be a helpful resource for you! You have finished registering your child for camp...now what?
-Check out our Frequently Asked Question's page to see what other parents have asked before.
-Read the Registration Checklist and print out our paper version for you to tack up on your refrigerator.
-Finally, read through our Quick Tips page, to find information that will help you understand the camp environment and staff better!
We hope that this page is a helpful resource that you come back to time and time again to answer your questions. But as always, if you still have questions please call 1-866-SVR-OHIO or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Print out the Parent Registration Checklist for your refrigerator to help make sure that you have everything done before Monday morning registration!
2026 PARENT CHECKLISTThese are helpful things to know about our staff and the inner workings of camp that will help you to feel comfortable leaving you child to work with our staff. Pick a topic and use the drop down menu to read more about it.
Here is an idea of what a day looks like at Skyview Ranch during the Summer.
Day in the Life of a Camper at Skyview Ranch
**This schedule is generic and doesn't apply to one specific program. This is to give you an idea of what your student will do during a given day at camp! Activities and Lights out are program dependent and may change based on the age group.
- Bible/Pen/Notebook
- Medication
- Comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather (including a jacket or sweatshirt just in case)
- Long Pants (Sweatpants or jeans)
- Bedding (Twin Sheets/Pillow/Blankets or Sleeping Bag)
- Rain Gear
- Modest Swimsuit (one piece for girls)
- Toiletry Items (Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush)
- Towels (Bath and Beach Towel)
- Water Bottle
- Camera (Cell Phones are permitted but we ask that campers refrain from using them except to take pictures)
- Flashlight
- Closed-Toed Shoes
- Water Shoes (or shoes that can get wet)
- Spending money for the Ranch Store
- Drop Off
- Begins Monday at 10:00-11:00 am
- Drive up to the Activity Center
- Leave luggage in your car and bring any medication or forms to the registration table on the front porch
- Pick Up
- Saturday between 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- By the Pavilion by the offices (where you will meet their counselor Monday morning)
- Make sure that you have a form of identification with you to sign your child out
Counselors:
- Counselor go through almost 200 hours of training including how to lead a camper to Christ, biblical training, facilitator training, and how to interact with campers effectively of different age groups
- Each staff member goes through at least a 2 step interview process including questions on Biblical beliefs and various other important issues
- Each staff member over 18, undergoes a comprehensive background check
- All staff are CPR and First Aid Certified
- All staff members MUST complete Ministry Safe Training on their interactions with campers in a camp setting.
Support Staff:
- Support staff includes: Lifeguards, Kitchen Staff, Grounds Crew, Cleaning Staff, Worship Team, Wranglers, Ranch Store etc.
- Each staff member goes through at least a 2 step interview process including questions on Biblical beliefs and various other important issues
- Each staff member over 18, undergoes a comprehensive background check
- All staff are CPR and First Aid Certified
- All staff members MUST complete Ministry Safe Training on their interactions with campers in a camp setting.
Camp Activities:
- At least one medical professional is available during the summer
- Full Time Staff has over 40 years of combined summer camp work and ministry experience
- Camp activities are supervised by certified lifeguards, qualified high ropes specialists, kitchen staff, and barn staff.
- Two staff members are housed with each cabin during the night, at least one counselor and at least one support staff member.
Cabin Assignments:
o At least two trained Skyview Staff members are assigned to the cabin each week
o When only one staff member is present (counselor) during rest time they are to be outside the door with the door propped open (to be able to hear inside)
o Side hugs are the acceptable form of hugs at Skyview Ranch
o No camper or staff member is ever to be in the same bed with another camper or staff member
o Cell phones are never to be used in restricted areas such as the bathroom and showers
****We believe a Christian camp experience is valuable for all children, youth and adults, and therefore accept all applicants regardless of gender identification. However, boys will be lodged with other boys and girls will be lodged with other girls based on biological gender assigned at birth. Gender neutral restrooms/showers will not be provided. All campers will be expected to use the restroom favility based on biological gender assigned at birth. The staff at Skyview Ranch may address or dismiss any camper displaying behavior that is considered inconsistent with this standard or our Articles of Faith/Doctrinal Statement or as communicated in other documents.
Camper Safety is top priority. Please contact our Executive Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Weather Protocol
o Tornado Warning
- All staff are alerted, and campers are moved to one of our several storm shelters on property. Once the all-clear is given, the campers are moved from the storm shelters.
o Thunderstorm Warning
- All staff are alerted and programming will move inside of buildings. All campers will remain inside until the all-clear is given and the storm blows over
o Pioneer Camp
- Since the campers in Pioneer Camp stay in covered Wagons, if there is a chance of storms in the night the campers will sleep in our activity center gym
Background Checks
- All that that are over 18 on camp property during the summer are background checked through Ministry Safe. Each background check is a Level 5 check which includes Identity Research, National Sex Offender Registry, Motor Vehicle Report, Court Search, and a Multi-Jurisdictional Seach.
-All staff is required to go through Ministry Child Safety and Sexual Abuse Awareness Training before starting staff training at the end of May.
How Do We Choose Our Staff?
- After filling out our application, our Summer Staff go through a 3 step interview process. The first interview is done with their potential direct supervisor during the summer. Then once they have all their references in they will move on to a second interview with our Executive Director. At the end of the second interview the Executive Director will either offer the applicant a job or call them back at a later date to discuss anything in more detail from the two previous interviews.
- Each NEW summer staff applicant will be required to have 4 references, including a pastor/ministry reference. Each RETURNING summer staff applicant will be required to have 2 references, including one pastor/ministry reference.
Illness or Injury:
We have a nurse that is on staff that is available to help with any needs that arise during the camp week. Illness or Injury are reported directly to the nurse and they will be in contact with you if your camper needs to go to the doctor or if they need to picked up. It might be necessary for you camper to rest out of the cabin in case of illness. If this is necessary, we have rooms in our nurse's station that allow sick campers to sleep in. We also administer any medication based on the medical form that you provide at the beginning of the week and we will call you to let you know what medication has been administered and why it has been administered.
Bed-Wetting:
This is not unusual for our campers and our summer staff is trained to handle it in a way that does not embarrass the camper in any way. If the camper is known to be a bed-wetter they are usually encouraged to take a lower bunk within the cabin. The counselor, cleaning staff , and health officer will use discretion in the clean up.
Camper Special Needs:
If your camper has special needs that you need to make the counselor or health officer aware of, please contact us ahead of time so that we can plan accordingly to best help/accomodate your camper. Our office number is 1-866-SVR-OHIO.
Homesickness:
Many campers come to camp never having been away from home before and that leads to some homesickness at the beginning of the week. Our program directors create a program that allows the campers to have a smooth transition into camp life. In the case of homesickness, the counselor is encouraged to talk with the camper about activities that they are looking forward to and try to keep them busy through the day. The counselor also helps the camper set small goals to give them something to look forward to as the week progresses. As a general rule, if we need to call home about a homesick camper, you will get a call from the program director first. They will talk you through the situation and let you know how you can best encourage your camper to stay for the remainer of the week. Most of the time, if the camper makes it to Wednesday then they will stay until the end of the week. If the camper needs to go home, we will make plans with you through our office director.
Medication
o Must be kept in their original containers.
o Place in a clear bag with camper's name clearly written on it.
o Make sure that the medical form has correct dosages and time of day that the medication is taken
o Most medication will be administered during meals or right before bedtime (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). If your child requires more specific times please indicate that on the medical form.
o Medication will be turned in directly to the nurses station during Registration
o Counselors will help to ensure that your child is taking their appropriate medication
Injuries and Illness
o Our Health Office is staffed 24 hours a day
o The office is stocked with first-aid supplies and over-the-counter medications.
o A local doctor signs standing orders so that we can administer a few common over-the counter medications such as Tylenol and Neosporin.
o If there is an emergency, a full-time staff member or health officer will accompany the camper to the emergency room with at least one other staff member.
o Due to the nature of the camp, we provide first-aid type care only and cannot accommodate sickness for the whole week of camp.
o Parents/Guardians can request a camper to go the emergency room (9 minutes from camp) depending on severity of injury or illness.
- Our Ranch Store offers many different items that your camper will be able to buy
- Typical Ranch Store Amount could range starting from $20 to whatever you are comfortable with your child handling.
- Ranch Store Money can be kept by your camper, or it can be placed in their Ranch Store account so that they do not have to worry about handling cash
- Items Include:
o T-Shirts (usually starting around $15)
o Hoodies
o Crewnecks
o Sweatpants
o Candy
o Pop
o Stickers
o Stuffed Animals
o Ice Cream
o Mugs
o Travel Mugs
o Hats
o Etc.
- In the case of a family emergency:
During Office Hours: Call our office at 330-674-7511 and we will put you in contact with your camper
During NON-Office Hours: Call our emergency number at 330-390-4001
- Campers are expected to have dress that is appropriate for the camp setting. You will be outside for most of the day in summer heat
- Shorts must be of a modest length (at least mid-thigh)
- Shirts should be of modest cut (no spaghetti straps, halter tops, or crop tops are permitted)
- All tank tops must have at least 2 inch wide straps (around 3 fingers wide) with no undergarments showing
- Extremely tight and/or short clothing is not encouraged
- Swimwear: Girls - modest one-piece bathing suit (non-white) Boys - boxer style swim trunks
- Shoes must be worn at all times
Writing to your camper:
-We suggest mailing your letter around a week before you want your letter to arrive (our mail service tends to be slower to camp property).
-You can also bring the letter during Monday Registration and let us know when you would like it delivered to your child that week
Can my child call home?
-Most of the time we suggest the child not call the parent as to not distract from their week of camp
**In the case of an energency or sickness, camp staff will be in contact with you about your child and if necessary we will connect you with your child.
Can my child write to me?
-Yes! Your child can write letters to you during the week. You can provide them with an envelope that is preaddressed and has appropriate postage on it.
Can I email my camper?
-Yes! Our EMAIL YOUR CAMPER page will provide you one-way communication with your parent. Those emails are printed several times a day and delivered to your students at meal times.
Early Bird Discount
$75 off --- September 1 - October 31
$50 off --- November 1 - December 31
$25 off --- January 1 - March 15
**Early Bird Discount is Automatically Applied to each camper's account
CHOOSE ONE: Additional Discounts
Military and First Responder Discount
$50 off registration
Multi-Child Discount
First Child: Full Price
Any Additional Children: $50 off
Ministry Discount
$50 off registration
Multi-Camp Discount
$50 off second week of camp at EITHER Camp Patmos or Skyview Ranch
1. You will drive up the lane to our Activity Center and Park in the main parking lot.
**Please leave luggage in your car and ONLY bring payment, forms and medication with you to the registration tables
2. Registration will be on the front porch of the Activity Center, where our staff will greet you and check you in
3. Our Office Director will be available for questions, if applicable.
4. You will then move into the gym area to visit our pop-up Ranch Store or put more money into their account at that time.
5. You will go through the double doors towards our kitchen and talk with the Food Service Director for any allergy needs.
6. Your final step will be to visit our Nurses Station
-Here you will turn in medication forms, medications, and do a health check before our week of camp
7. Finally, you will get back into your car and drive back down the lane to our pavilion where you will be introduced to your camper's counselor!
QUESTIONS BEFORE CAMP:
-Bible/Pen/Notebook
-Medication
-Comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather (jacket or swaetshirt)
-Long Pants (sweatpants or jeans)
-Bedding (Twin sheets/Pillow/Blankets or Sleeping Bag)
-Rain Gear
-Modest Swimsuit (one piece for girls)
-Toiletry Items (Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Hairbrush)
-Towels (Bath and Beach)
-Water Bottle
-Camera (Cell phones are permitted but we ask that campers refrain from using them except to take pictures)
-Flashlight
-Closed-Toed Shoes
-Water Shoes (or shoes that can get wet)
-Spending money for the Ranch Store
- Drop Off
- Begins Monday at 10:00 am
- Drive up to the Activity Center
- Leave luggage in your car and bring any medication or forms to the registration table on the front porch
- Pick Up
- Saturday between 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- By the Pavilion by the offices (where you will meet their counselor Monday morning)
- Make sure that you have a form of identification with you to sign your child out
1. Medical Form
2. Sign Out Form
3. Activity Waiver
4. Camper Profile Sheet (online only)
5. Early Dismissal Form (ask for at registration, only if your child is being picked up earlier than Saturday morning)
* All of our forms are found either online (through your camper profile) or can be printed out on the Registration Checklist page.
** When you are filling out your forms online, make sure that you click submit. Sometimes when the form is not submitted correctly it will not save in our system. If you are having trouble with this, please call 1-866-SVR-OHIO or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- This is called Cabin Buddies. To be considered a cabin buddy both campers MUST request each other.
- All Cabin Buddy Requests must be made at least 1 week in advance.
- Our Food Service Director works hard to be able to accommodate most food allergies or needs. Please fill out the camper profile sheet online so that we are aware of any allergies and can provide the necessary accommodations for your camper.
- If you have questions or concerns please call 1-866-SVR-OHIO or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
- The camp week begins Monday at 10 am with Registration and ends Saturday morning with pick up between 9-10 am.
**DAY CAMP: Registration begins at 8 am on Monday morning and pick up for the day is at 5 pm
- Each Program has specific age groups that are programmed for. This is going to be the grade that they are going INTO next fall.
Using the list below check what grade your camper is going into and what camps they could attend.
o 1st Grade - Day Camp
o 2nd Grade - Day Camp
o 3rd Grade - Day Camp
o 4th Grade - Junior Camp, Equine Camp, Cowboy Camp
o 5th Grade - Junior Camp, Equine Camp, Cowboy Camp
o 6th Grade - Pioneer Camp, Equine Camp, Cowboy Camp
o 7th Grade - Jr. High Camp, Equine Camp, Scuba Camp
o 8th Grade - Jr. High Camp, Scuba Camp, Soccer Camp, Volleyball Camp
o 9th Grade - Sr. High Camp, Scuba Camp, Soccer Camp, Volleyball Camp
o 10th Grade - Sr. High Camp, Scuba Camp, Soccer Camp, Volleyball Camp
o 11th Grade - Sr. High Camp, Scuba Camp, Soccer Camp, Volleyball Camp
o 12th Grade - Sr. High Camp, Scuba Camp, Soccer Camp, Volleyball Camp
QUESTIONS DURING CAMP:
- We have a Health Officer on staff that will attend to your child. They will contact you when your child is brought to the office and if medication is administered. If your child needs to be picked up early then the Health Officer will work with you on arranging the pick-up.
- Our media staff works hard to take pictures of the campers during the week and makes sure that they get posted to social media.
- Daily Top 20 picture posts are made to Facebook and Stories on Instagram and Facebook are made that follow the different programs throughout the day.
We now use a password protected system to post all of the photos we get from the week. On Tuesday morning for the first photo upload you will receive an email and text message with the link and password to access the photos for the rest of the week.
- EMAIL:
o Go to EMAIL YOUR CAMPER and email your camper.
o This is a one-way system so you camper will be able to read the mail that you give them BUT they will not be able to respond.
- MAIL/PACKAGES:
o If you plan on mailing ahead of time, make sure that you mail it in enough time for it to get here during the week.
o You can bring the package or handwritten mail to Registration (please have name and day you want it delievered)
OTHER HELPFUL QUESTIONS:
Any Ranch Store money that is leftover in your child’s account can be returned to you. Please stop by the table on Saturday morning to pick up the remaining amount on your child's account from the week!
- Money can be added to your camper’s Ranch Store account midweek
-You can add to it on their online account or you can also call our office to add money to the Ranch Store (1-866-SVR-OHIO).
- If you child lost anything while at camp, please call 1-866-SVR-OHIO to talk with our Office Director about what you lost and we will be on the look out for it and contact you if it is found.
- If it is found you will have the option to pick it up or we will mail it out (you will need to pay for postage to mail it)
- Most lost and found will be kept until the end of the summer and then it is donated to the local thrift store
- If your camper is not able to attend, please let us know ahead of time for housing purposes. Call 1-866-SVR-OHIO and we will unregister your camper from our system.
- A $100 non-refundable deposit is made for camp registration. If you need to cancel, then everything but the $100 deposit will be refunded back to you. This deposit can be transferred to another camper or to another week of camp if applicable or desired.
