Frequently asked questions-summer camp
Below you can find almost everything you need to know before bringing your camper to SVR Summer Camp. We hope this list of information helps you in your preparation! if you have any general questions please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Here's a list of what we suggest not to forget for your camper's stay at SVR!
- Bible/Pen/Notebook
- Any prescribed medications needed
- Comfortable clothes-at least one pair of jeans
- Jacket or sweatshirt
- Pillow/Warm bedding
- Rain gear
- Modest swimsuit
- Toiletry items
- Towels
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Flashlight
- Nothing extremely valuable
- Close-toed shoes
- Money for Ranch Store
In order to preserve a safe, “getaway” atmosphere, we ask
that you do not bring media devices. We do not allow fireworks, drugs,
alcohol, tobacco, magazines, or weapons at camp!
Approximately 1000 campers attend SVR Summer Camp to experience incredible life impact. Camper safety has always been a priority since Skyview was founded in 1969. We want to provide your camper with a fun and safe week at camp under the care of our full-time and summer staff team.
Here are some of the ways we make SVR Summer Camp safe and fun for you camper and our staff!
- 3-step staff interview process that includes questions about their Biblical beliefs on various issues and a comprehensive background check
- All staff are CPR and First Aid Trained
- Full-time staff with over 40 years combined summer camp work experience
- Certified lifeguards and qualified high rope, kitchen, and barn staff supervising all camp sponsored activities throughout the week
- 170 hours of summer staff training for our summer and support staff
- Every hired staff member must do one hour Ministry Safe training
- Two trained staff with campers in each cabin throughout the night
- When only one staff member is present during rest time they are to be outside of the door with the door propped open
- Side hugs are the acceptable form of hugs at Skyview
- No camper or staff member is ever to be in the same bed with another camper or staff
- Cell phones are not to be used in restricted areas shuch as bathrooms and showers
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!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Register before March 15 and take $20 off registration
BRING A FRIEND
$50 off for Day/Mini Campers who bring a friend
MINISTRY DISCOUNT
$100 off if parent/guardian is in full-time ministry
REPEAT CAMPER
$100 off second week of camp and all consecutive weeks
CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP
Skyview Ranch also offers Camper Scholarships to families in need of financial assistance with registering for SVR Summer Camp as well as SVR Retreats*.
*Includes all SVR-Sponsored Retreats, such as Winter Blast, Mission Subzero, Men's Retreat, Creation Camp, Ladies Retreat, Underground, Hunter's Retreat, and New Year's Celebration.
Learn more about our Camper Scholarship Program!
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Child #1: Full Price
Child #2: Full Price
Child #3: $100 off
Additional Children: $150 off
Please have the following forms completed online or with you at Registration:
- Completed Sign Out Form
- Early Dismissal Form (if necessary)
- SVR Activity Waiver Form
- All medication and medical forms
- Any spending money to be placed in the Skyview Ranch Bank
Skyview Ranch requires a $100 dollar non-refundable deposit for each Summer Camp registration. In the event of a cancellation made prior to any one camper's expected stay, that deposit is 100% transferable to any camper exclusively for the same summer as the original registration. This deposit may be transferred towards the same camper's registration for a different week of camp during the same summer if desired.
Drop off and Registration:
Overnight Camps: 10AM-Noon Monday
Day Camp: 8AM Monday-Friday
Mini Camp: 11AM Monday, Thursday
Pickup:
Overnight Camps: 9AM Saturday
Day Camp: 5PM Monday-Friday
Mini Camp: 9AM Wednesday, Saturday
EARLY DISMISSALS:
If you must pick up your child during the week for an appointment or withdraw them before Saturday morning, an early dismissal form is required. Please bring the early dismissal form with you to Monday registration stating the date and time your child is to be picked up and returned (if applicable). For your convenience, a form can be provided upon request by the office staff.
cHECK OUT:
We would like each camper to say good-bye to his/her counselor before departing. The counselor must meet you or the person picking up your child. Each counselor will have a Sign Out form (which is to be previously completed by the parent/guardian) to be signed by the person picking up your child at the time of pick up.
Parent/guardian who is to pick up any camper must have their name prerecorded on the Sign Out form in association with that camper and present a photo ID with their name to their camper's counselor before that camper can be officially released into their care.
We have health office is staffed by a
Health Officer 24 hours a day. The health office stocks first-aid supplies
and over-the-counter medications. If
your child needs to bring other
medication, please complete the
necessary information on the
Medical Form. Bring all medication
with you to registration.
Medications must be in their original
containers, or the Health Officer will
not be permitted to administer them
to your child. Please have medication in a zip lock bag, clearly marked with your camper's name.
We provide a Skyview Ranch Camper Bank for the weeks of junior-aged programs
(Junior Camp and Pioneer Camp are
required, other programs are optional).
Your camper should bring their
money with them to registration and
open their account at that time. One
designated time each day, they will
be able to withdraw money for that
day’s use. This cuts down on money
being lost or misplaced.
office phone
Due to the volume of regular camp business, we ask that you do not call your camper except in the case of an emergency. Be assured that SVR will contact you in the event of illness, extreme homesickness, or an accident involving your camper.
camper email
If you would like to email your camper through our website, please visit our Email Your Camper page and fill out your message. Once submitted, our office staff will deliver the message to your camper at the following lunch (around noon) or dinner time (around 5PM). You can let your camper know that you are thinking of them throughout the week!
Skyview Ranch is a Christian camp, and we strive to be Christ-honoring in our dress. We ask that you help us promote modesty in dress. Shorts and skirts must be of modest length (at least mid-thigh), and shirts should be of modest cut and style (please no spaghetti straps, halter tops, or tops that show midriff). Please refrain from extremely tight and/or short clothing. Swimwear should be boxer style trunks for guys, one-piece suits for girls (tankinis and swimshirts allowed). Skyview Ranch Counselors reserve the right to request immodest clothing to be changed.
We make every effort to fulfill all cabin
buddy requests. Cabin buddy requests
should be no more than three campers
per group to provide the best camp
experience while promoting new
friendships. Cabin buddies must be
requested at least one week prior to registration day
to make registration as efficient as
possible.
Please mark your child’s property with their name.
Lost and found articles must be claimed within two
weeks of departure. If you would like items returned by mail we kindly ask that shipping fees be covered at your expense.
Unclaimed items will be sold or donated at the discretion of Skyview Ranch. Funds raised through the sale of unclaimed items will be used to further the ministry of Skyview Ranch.
If you have any questions concerning missing items,
please contact our office by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (330) 674-7511.
Here's a list of what we suggest not to forget for your camper's stay at SVR!
- Bible
- Pen
- Notebook
- Warm bedding
- Pillow
- Rain gear
- Modest swimsuit
- Toiletry items
- Towels
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Flashlight
- Pair of jeans
- Close-toed shoes
- Money for Ranch Store
In order to preserve a safe, “getaway” atmosphere, we ask
that you do not bring media devices, fireworks, drugs,
alcohol, tobacco, magazines, or weapons to Skyview Ranch.
Approximately 1000 campers attend SVR Summer Camp to experience incredible life impact. Camper safety has always been a priority since Skyview was founded in 1969. We want to provide your camper with a fun and safe week at camp under the care of our full-time and summer staff team.
Check out some of the ways we make SVR Summer Camp the best for your camper!
- All staff are CPR and First Aid Trained
- Full-time staff with over 40 years combined summer camp work experience
- 3-step staff interview process and includes questions about their Biblical beliefs on various issues
- Certified lifeguards and qualified high rope, kitchen, and barn staff
- 170 hours of summer staff training
- Every hired staff member must do Ministry Safe training
- Two trained staff with campers in each cabin throughout the night
- When only one staff member is present during rest time they are to be outside of the door with the door propped open
- Side hugs are the acceptable form of hugs at Skyview
- No camper or staff member is ever to be in the same bed with another camper or staff
- Cell phones are not to be used in restricted areas shuch as bathrooms and showers
Camper Safety is top priority. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Register before March 15 and take $20 off registration
BRING A FRIEND
$50 off for Day/Mini Campers who bring a friend
MINISTRY DISCOUNT
$100 off if parent/guardian is in full-time ministry
REPEAT CAMPER
$100 off second week of camp and all consecutive weeks
CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP
Skyview Ranch also offers Camper Scholarships to families in need of financial assistance with registering for SVR Summer Camp as well as SVR Retreats*.
*Includes all SVR-Sponsored Retreats, such as Winter Blasts, Mission Subzero, Men's Retreats, Creation Camp, Ladies Retreats, Underground, Hunter's Retreat, and New Year's Celebration.
Learn more about our Camper Scholarship Program!
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Child #1: Full Price
Child #2: Full Price
Child #3: $100 off
Additional Children: $150 off
Please have the following forms completed online or with you at Registration:
- Completed Sign Out Form
- Early Dismissal Form (if necessary)
- SVR Activity Waiver Form
- All medication and medical forms
- Any spending money to be placed in the Skyview Ranch Bank
Skyview Ranch requires a $100 dollar non-refundable deposit for each Summer Camp registration. In the event of a cancellation made prior to any one camper's expected stay, that deposit is 100% transferable to any camper exclusively for the same summer as the original registration. This deposit may be transferred towards the same camper's registration for a different week of camp during the same summer if desired.
Drop off and Registration:
Overnight Camps: 10AM-Noon Monday
Day Camp: 8AM Monday-Friday
Mini Camp: 11AM Monday, Thursday
Pickup:
Overnight Camps: 9AM Saturday
Day Camp: 5PM Monday-Friday
Mini Camp: 9AM Wednesday, Saturday
If you must pick up your child during the week for an appointment or withdraw them before Saturday morning, an early dismissal form is required. Please bring the early dismissal form with you to Monday registration stating the date and time your child is to be picked up and returned (if applicable). For your convenience, a form can be provided upon request by the office staff.
We would like each camper to say good-bye to his/her counselor before departing. The counselor must meet you or the person picking up your child. Each counselor will have a Sign Out form (which is to be previously completed by the parent/guardian) to be signed by the person picking up your child at the time of pick up.
Parent/guardian who is to pick up any camper must have their name prerecorded on the Sign Out form in association with that camper and present a photo ID with their name to their camper's counselor before that camper can be officially released into their care.
We have a station staffed by a
Health Officer 24 hours a day. The health office stocks first-aid supplies
and over-the-counter medications. If
your child needs to bring other
medication, please complete the
necessary information on the
Medical Form. Bring all medication
with you to registration.
Medications must be in their original
containers, or the Health Officer will
not be permitted to administer them
to your child.
We provide a Skyview Ranch Camper Bank for the weeks of junior-aged programs
(Junior Camp and Pioneer Camp are
required, other programs are optional).
Your camper should bring their
money with them to registration and
open their account at that time. One
designated time each day, they will
be able to withdraw money for that
day’s use. This cuts down on money
being lost or misplaced.
office phone
Due to the volume of regular camp business, we ask that you do not call your camper except in the case of an emergency. Be assured that SVR will contact you in the event of illness, extreme homesickness, or an accident involving your camper.
camper email
If you would like to email your camper through our website, please visit our Email Your Camper page and fill out your message. Once submitted, our office staff will deliver the message to your camper at the following lunch (around noon) or dinner time (around 5PM). You can let your camper know that you are thinking of them throughout the week!
Skyview Ranch is a Christian camp, and we strive to be Christ-honoring in our dress. Clothing that is a frame for your face is pleasing to God, while clothing that is a frame for your body is displeasing to God. Short and skirts must be of modest length (at least mid-thigh), and shirts of modest cuts and styles (please no spaghetti straps, halter tops, or tops that show midriff). Please refrain from extremely tight and/or short clothing. Swimwear should be boxer style trunks for guys, one-piece suits for girls (tankinis and swimshirts allowed). Skyview Ranch Counselors reserve the right to request immodest clothing to be changed.
We make every effort to fulfill all cabin
buddy requests. Cabin buddy requests
should be no more than three campers
per group to provide the best camp
experience while promoting new
friendships. Cabin buddies must be
requested at least one week prior to registration day
to make registration as efficient as
possible.
Please mark your child’s property with their name.
Lost and found articles must be claimed within two
weeks of departure.
Unclaimed items will be taken
care of at the discretion of Skyview Ranch.
If you have any questions concerning missing items,
please contact our office by calling (330) 674-7511.
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