Welcome Welcome to The Ranch and The Ridge! We know you are busy planning for your week of camp, just as we are busy preparing to make sure your experience with us is outstanding. This packet has been designed to answer any questions that you may have regarding your week at camp. If after reading through this information you have additional questions, please call us at 518.494.6000. Registrars are available by phone Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We look forward to your stay with us at The Ranch and The Ridge!
The Ranch and The Ridge Leadership Team
– Mark Bodlien and Jordan Ross
Word of Life: The Ranch & The Ridge 4230 Glendale Road Pottersville, NY 12860 Word of Life: Ranch & Ridge
4230 Glendale Road Pottersville, NY 12860 Phone: Ranch/Ridge Office: 518.494.6000 Website : wol.is/ranch & wol.is/ridge
Registration Email:
• customerservice@wol.org
Camp Director Emails:
Mark Bodlien – markbodlien@wol.org
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Jordan Ross – jdross@wol.org
Camper Check-In, Sundays: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Word of Life Bible Institute property, 4230 Glendale Road, Pottersville, NY Camper Check-Out, Saturdays (Week 8: Friday): 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Word of Life Bible Institute property, 4230 Glendale Road, Pottersville, NY Ranch & Ridge campers: Huskies Health and Athletic Center
Checklist Where to Start •
Register your campers online at wol.org/events/theridge, or wol.org/events/ranch. You will need a $99 deposit per camper when you register. All camper information is required ahead of time including camper health form, Persons Authorized for Camper Check-Out, and any leader information (if applicable). • Check your email for confirmation and informational emails pertaining to your camper's time with us. • For Youth Leader accommodations, you can check out our Pharaoh Mountain Lodge online here (insert link: https://reg.wol.org/events/pharaohmountainlodge?ylu=unlock) You can also connect with our Customer Service team at 518-494-6000 option 1 or Customerservice@wol.org for Youth Leader accommodations at The Ridge & Ranch (Ranch Lakeview cabins). • Download the Camp Packing Lists here Ridge: https://camps.wol.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ridge-Packing-List-_2022-2.pdf Ranch: https://camps.wol.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ranch-Packing-List-_2022.pdf • Download the Health Form Instructions here, https://camps.wol.org/wp- content/uploads/2024/01/Electronic-Health-Form-Instructions_WOL_2024.pdf • Download our informational packet on how to get your campers registered here, https://camps.wol.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/How-to-Register_Youth-Camps_2022.pdf
• You can check out Youth Leader housing prices on our camps website here (Ridge: wol.org/youth- camps/the-ridge/ Ranch: wol.org/youth-camps/the-ranch/ )
• TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL • Please note that the final balance is due two weeks prior to arrival. Campers cannot be checked in to camp with a remaining balance. Any unpaid reservations are subject to cancellation by Word of Life. • Youth leaders and parents of individual campers – Camper Health Forms can be accessed in your account under "Health Form Overview." As a youth leader, you are responsible to email camper health forms to parents. • For individual campers, cabin mate requests and counselor requests can be added under each camper profile on your account.
• For groups (anyone registering 5+ campers), your female campers will be registered altogether and your male campers will be registered altogether unless you specify otherwise, so long as they are in the same camp program. • Electronic Health Form – must be complete, accurate and submitted two weeks prior to arrival. No camper check in is available to those with incomplete health forms. • You can find a Health Form overview here: https://camps.wol.org/wp- content/uploads/2024/01/Electronic-Health-Form-Instructions_WOL_2024.pdf • If you have individual campers registered: Log into your account with us here (insert: https://reg.wol.org/login) • Click on “Current Reservations” if the camper(s) are registered under your name. • Under 'Current reservations' you can select 'Health Form Overview.' You will see the option to Email Health Forms, Medication Listing, and each camper Health Form on the reservation. • Group Leaders – you may email the health form link to each parent by clicking on “Email Health Forms” at top left of this same page. Fill in the parent’s email address beside each camper name and click “Send Email Health Form Requests.” • Bring any listed camper medications in their original prescription bottles with you to Camper Check-In on Sunday. Financial Information • Please reference your reservation statement for specific cancellation policies online ahead of time. Health Information • Collect all medications from campers (prior to check-in). You will be expected to turn in all camper medications to the nurse at check-in. Youth leaders and chaperones are not permitted to administer medications to campers. Medications must be in the original container with the correct doses and instructions. • Campers must be able to administer their own injections. ***NOTE: New York State law requires that all medications taken orally must be turned in. This includes: Tylenol, Midol, vitamins, cough syrup etc. Campers are allowed to keep their inhalers, Epi-pens, and medicated creams. • Head Lice Check – The Ridge and Ranch have a “No Nits” policy for head lice. We use all means possible to hinder the spread of lice, including mandatory inspection by our trained personnel on every camper on camp check-in day. We recommend that you check the head of every camper prior to arrival at camp and treat if necessary. (For a detailed description of our head lice protocol, please download the info sheet from our website at wol.is/ranch or at wol.is/ridge) Other Details • Be constantly in prayer for decisions and commitments by your campers! • Word of Life New York Youth Camps are electronic device-free camps. This will include phones, tablets, music players, game systems, etc. Check out our packing lists for what to bring/what not to bring: Ridge – https://camps.wol.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ridge-Packing-List-_2022-2.pdf, Ranch - https://camps.wol.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ranch-Packing-List-_2022.pdf.
Campers can make/receive outgoing phone calls at each of our camp locations through the Camps Offices.
Parents can call our Camp Offices to connect with their campers. Please reserve emergency-only phone calls past 10:00 PM. Spiritual Emphasis The Ranch and The Ridge are dedicated to seeing each of the young people who set foot on the property take their next step with Jesus. Our goal is to see campers accept Jesus Christ as Savior, grow closer in their relationships with Him, and demonstrate a desire to share their faith with others. Every element of camp is designed to point in one of these directions. It is our desire to see every camper taking their next step with Jesus. • MONDAY NIGHT RALLY: The gospel is presented and an invitation is given. • MORNING BIBLE HOUR: Morning rallies are when the speaker of the week brings powerful, engaging message, built on a book of Scripture or a study on the life of a biblical character. These are times of growth for both new believers and established Christians. Exciting dramas emphasizing the camp theme are presented during the camp rallies. • EVENING RALLIES: Evening rallies are specifically geared toward preparation and follow up from the campfire dedication service. We believe that once people trust in Christ as their Savior, the next natural step is dedication. These rallies give practical steps toward living out this dedication. • CAMPFIRE SERVICE: On Wednesday night we have our campfire dedication service. During this time, we share the gospel and give the campers an opportunity to dedicate their lives to Christ and to be used by Him – placing all they are, all they have, and all they ever hope to be under His control. This is a very special time for the entire camp. • CLOSING NIGHT RALLY: This is our final meeting with the campers, and we give them an opportunity to see what Christ has done in the lives of campers throughout that week by showing the week in review video. We also send them off with a message about staying true to the messages they were taught at camp and using those truths to make a difference in the world around them.
• DAILY QUIET TIME: Campers are given a Quiet Time Diary to use during their time at camp – stressing the importance of daily time with the Lord.
• CABIN DEVOS: Throughout the week, each camper cabin is led through various passages of Scripture by their counselors. Part of the week is comprised of testimony time, while others focus on sharing the Word. All of this helps to show campers what a personal relationship with God looks like and how that impacts time spent in the Word. Weekly Schedule We are hard at work preparing a program for this summer that will be exciting for each camper who joins us. The following elements will be part of each day at The Ranch and The Ridge:
• BREAKFAST: Meals are served either family style or buffet style and contain a variety of hot food, fruit, and cereal. For campers with food allergies, please check our website for more information, or send an email to customerservice@wol.org for an allergen guide. Be sure to list any camper allergies on their health form.
• QUIET TIME: Each morning, campers and counselors will spend intentional time in God’s Word. Campers will be taught how to have an effective Quiet Time and the importance of making it a daily practice.
• MORNING BIBLE HOUR: Each day, one of our Bible teachers will open the Word in a practical way. Youth leaders, parents, and chaperones are welcome to attend any of the morning or evening rallies.
• MORNING ACTIVITY: Team competitions will fill the remainder of the morning. Our program team works hard to make these competitions and activities fun, engaging, and challenging.
• BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Ridge only): On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, campers will participate in workshops, where they will be equipped to go back home and live out the decisions made at camp.
LUNCH: (See Breakfast)
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• AFTERNOON: Every afternoon is filled with numerous activities for the campers to enjoy. They may choose to play in sports tournaments or enjoy the beach, waterslide, snack shack, or gift shop. They could also participate in activities such as paintball, water tubing, climbing tower, archery tag, etc. Some activities come at an additional cost.
DINNER: (See Breakfast)
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• EVENING RALLY: Each evening features a high-energy rally where everyone gets excited about what it means to live for Christ. Various speakers cover important topics such as salvation, dedication, and service. Great music, thought-provoking drama, and even some team competition will accompany the message. • NIGHT ACTIVITIES: A flurry of activities is planned for the remainder of each evening. There will be team games or special events for camper participation. Before lights out, each cabin will be led in devotions by one of their counselors, ending the day with God’s Word and prayer.
Day Campers Please follow the registration procedures on the checklist on Page 1. Check-in is on Monday at 7:15 AM. You will meet your counselor upon check-in and let us know what pick-up time you’ll be back for your camper. Starting the
morning of check-in day, there will be a Unit Leader to check in and check out your day camper in the following locations: Drop off (Bollback Student Life Center – Dining Room): 7:30 AM Pick up Option A (Bollback Student Life Center): 5:30 PM (After dinner) Pick up Option B (Monday - Thursday) Ranch Office): 8:15 PM / Rodeo Night: 6:30 PM (Friday) If you attempt to drop off or pick up your camper outside the designated times, you must go into the Ranch Office on Main Street. You must have your ID and Day Camper Pass you received at Camper Check-In to pick up your camper. If your name is not on the Day Camper Pass, our team will call the parent to verify permission for you to transport the camper. This is for the safety and protection of every child in our care. Day campers should bring a backpack containing items they will need for the day – Bible, notebook, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, spending money, change of clothes (just in case), etc. Each day campers will be placed in a group with a cabin and may change to an overnight camper mid-week (for an additional fee) only if a bed is available. You can check out a Ranch Day Camper packing list here https://camps.wol.org/wp- content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Ranch-Day-Camp-Schedule.pdf Upon Your Arrival CHECK-IN TIME, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM NOTE: If you will be arriving later than 5:00 PM, or if it is necessary to suddenly change your arrival plans (vehicle troubles, etc.), please notify The Ranch & The Ridge Office: 518.494.1300 You will be greeted by one of our staff members to help check in your campers and connect with your leaders. You’ll be given directions to the registration building after processing any last-minute cancellations you may have and paying off any remaining balances.
You’ll receive your camper housing, team color, and counselor names. Upon arrival to our registration building, we ask that you do the following: Prior to arrival to our registration building, we ask that you have/do the following: 1. All camper medications (this will need to be separate from camper luggage). 2. Send all campers to the health screening station.
3. Ensure a youth leader or parent is present with the campers through the camper check-in process. 4. Do not unload any camper luggage (other than camper medication) until camper check-in is complete and you have met your counselor.
CHECK-OUT TIME, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (EARLY CHECK-OUT TIME, FRIDAY 6:30 PM RANCH OFFICE)
Registration STATION 1 / CAMPER CHECK-IN/FINANCE
Check in campers, process any necessary cancellations, and ensure all balances have been paid. Camper Check-In is not available to those with a remaining balance or incomplete Health Forms. STATION 2 / HEALTH CENTER Review health forms and medications. Electronic Health Forms must be completed correctly and signed by parents or legal guardians. This includes the vaccination records and health insurance info. If this is not done, you will be responsible for calling the parent and obtaining the info. All medications must be turned in at this time. STATION 3 / HEALTH SCREENING The Ranch and The Ridge have a “No Nits” policy for head lice. We use all means possible to hinder the spread of lice, including mandatory inspection by our trained personnel for every camper on camp check-in day. We recommend that you check the head of every camper prior to arrival at camp and treat if necessary. (For a detailed description of our head lice protocol, please download the info sheet from our website at wol.is/ranch or at wol.is/ridge) STATION 4 / RANCH END: MEET YOUR COUNSELORS Head to The Ranch & The Ridge entrance to connect your campers with their counselors for the week and visit the General Store. F.A.Q. Are there any additional charges for campers? We try to keep our additional charges to a minimum. A list of additional charges can be found in the Camp Activities section of this packet. What if a camper is coming in by plane? Round trip van shuttle from Albany International Airport is available. Please fill out this form: Summer Camp Transportation Request - Formstack . The charge is $50 per person, per way. What are the cabin facilities like? Campers sleep on bunk beds in cabins with bathroom facilities inside each cabin. Each room houses up to 10 campers and 2 counselors. Groups are automatically housed together as much as possible unless requested otherwise. When a large group exceeds the cabin size, they will be housed by age unless requests are made.
What is the food like? The food served at camp is the finest quality and is prepared under strict supervision. A well-balanced diet is planned for each day. Campers are served family style and are free to eat as much as they desire. Optional sandwiches and cereal are available at each meal. Candy and snacks are available at the Snack Shack in the afternoons. Campers are also welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. What if I forget things at camp? Please put your name on every item you bring to camp – including clothing. Lost and found articles are returned COD upon claim by parents, up to 15 days after the end of their camping week. Call 518.494.1300 for lost items. Can I call my camper? Please limit calls to emergencies only. The Camp Office can be reached by calling 518.494.1300. A message will be taken, your camper will be informed, and they may return your call. No calls are made after 10:00 PM unless it is an extreme emergency. Campers may not have cell phones at camp. You can send a message to your camper at ranch@wol.org, which they will receive with the daily mail delivery. Who are the counselors? The counseling staff at The Ranch & The Ridge have been carefully trained to serve your campers well. Each counselor has just completed a school year at the Word of Bible Institute, where they were equipped in understanding and sharing the Word of God. All counselors have gone through required training, which gives them an in-depth knowledge of our strict child protection policy. They were also subject to state and federal background checks to serve as part of our camp team.
Camp Activities RANCH: • Archery • Arts & Crafts • Climbing Tower
• Game Room • Petting Zoo • Pony Rides • RC Trucks • Water Slide
RIDGE:
• Archery • Arts & Crafts • Climbing Tower • Game Room • High Ropes Course
• Mountain Bikes • RC Cars • Water Slide
Paid Activities (availability varies): • Paintball – $15.00 • Trail Rides – $25.00 • Rifle Range – $10.00
• Tubing (must pass swim test) – $5.00 • Arts & Crafts – Projects vary; prices from $3.00-$5.00
Food Signups Throughout the week, we will have different opportunities for Ridge campers to sign up for special food items. Each day is as follows: TUESDAY NIGHT / QUAD PARTY Campers will have the opportunity to purchase pizza and soda. THURSDAY NIGHT / COMEDY NIGHT Campers will have the opportunity to purchase concessions (such as candy and popcorn). FRIDAY NIGHT / RODEO (THE RANCH & THE RIDGE) Campers will have the opportunity to purchase our famous Rodeo Burger and other concessions. Campers with Food Allergies Many gluten-free items are available, and a fresh salad is available at any meal. Campers are encouraged to have their counselors check with the chefs concerning optional menu items at each meal.
Discounts and Scholarships One discount per camper. Scholarships/Discounts cannot be stacked. • Early Bird – $25 off for each camper registered by March 21st. • Pastor’s discount – 10% off for children of active full-time or part time pastors • Military Discount – 10% off for children of active military members and/or veterans.
• Word of Life Bible Institute Alumni Discount – 25% off for children of Word of Life Bible Institute alumni. • Youth Leader Discount – Discounts on room reservations are available for leaders who bring at least 10 campers. • Life Change Camper Scholarship Fund – Full and half scholarships are available; the required camp deposit is not covered by the scholarship. Based on the financial needs and camper spiritual needs. To apply, please fill out the application available on our website, wol.is/island, under the Scholarships tab. Please note scholarships will be reviewed based off the household income available and the spiritual needs of the camper listed on the Life Change application. Life Change funding is limited and camp capacities may be full if your campers are registered later in the summer season. Apply early! Camper Checklist • Bible • Pen/Pencil • Pillow • Toothbrush/Toothpaste • Hairbrush/Comb • Sunscreen • Camper bank money • Notebook • Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
• Bath/Pool Towels • Soap and Shampoo • Deodorant
• Bug Repellant • Water Bottle Dress Code/Packing List
Casual Clothes (T-shirts, jeans, shorts, jacket, etc.) Shorts must be fingertip length (mid-thigh). Skirts must be knee length. Sleeveless shirts and tank tops must cover at least half the shoulder. NO tight fitting shorts, pants, or tops. NO spaghetti strap tank tops. No crop tops mid-riff. Bathing Suit: modest beachwear. One-piece suit for girls, trunk style for guys. No brief style or spandex suits for boys. No bikinis for girls. Shoes (comfortable sneakers or sandals). Make sure your name is on every item you bring to camp, including clothing. Any clothing that does not meet the above standards will not be permitted. Do not bring any items that are valuable/heirlooms, etc. Please do not bring cell phones, music/media players, laptops, iPads, iPods, knives, gaming devices, books, magazines, e-readers, etc.
Phone Numbers and Addresses Address: 4230 Glendale Road, Pottersville, NY 12860.
The Ranch Office: 518.494.1300. This number can be utilized by parents leaving messages for their campers. Health Center: 518.494.1600 or healthcenter@wol.org . This number may be utilized to contact the camp nurse on duty. Lost and Found: 518.494.1300. Camp Registration: Please call 518.494.6000 option 1 or customerservice@wol.org regarding any questions regarding your reservation.
You will also need to provide youth leader information through your account as well. Camp Directors: Mark Bodlien (markbodlien@wol.org) & Bobby Brown (rmbrown@wol.org) Email your camper: Ranch@wol.org
You may contact your campers via email. Upon receipt of any email correspondence, our camp office staff will print the email and deliver it to the camper. Please send it with the camper name and camp week in the subject portion of the email. Camper mail: regular mail is accepted and well received by the campers. Please use the address on the right for any camper mail. Letters: Camper Name Ranch and Ridge P.O. Box 600Schroon Lake, NY 12860 Packages: Camper Name Week/Date of Camp Word of Life New York 4230 Glendale Road Pottersville, NY 12860
Speaker Information
THE RANCH — 2025 DATES & SPEAKERS Ranch: Grades 1–5 Week 1 / June 22–28 / Scott Foreman Week 2 / June 29 – July 5 / Jonathan Stansel Week 3 / July 6–12 / Tim Patterson Week 4 / July 13–19 / Jon Nazigian Week 5 / July 20–26 / Tim Patterson Week 6 / July 27 – August 2 / Simon Hurley Week 7 / August 3–9 / Brandon Arnold Week 8 / August 10–15 / Justin Cousins THE RIDGE — 2025 DATES & SPEAKERS Ridge: Grades 6–8 Week 1 / June 22–28 / Bobby Brown Week 2 / June 29 – July 5 / JC Groves Week 3 / July 6–12 / Paul O'Bradovic Week 4 / July 13–19 / (On the Island) Week 5 / July 20–26 / Karl Storman Week 6 / July 27 – August 2 / Mike Eaton Week 7 / August 3–9 / Brandon Arnold Week 8 / August 10–15 / Daniel Webster
Youth Leader Housing RANCH LAKEVIEW CABINS Given availability, youth leaders are welcome to stay in The Ranch Lakeview cabins on property. The package price for rooms and meals is $1,00.00 (2025). Each cabin has a capacity of 6 people with one queen-sized bed and two bunk bed sets. For any questions regarding these cabins, please connect with our Customer Service team at 518.494.6000 option 1 or customerservice@wol.org To reserve a cabin prior to arrival, please email or call Customer Service, as youth leader housing on property cannot be reserved online. Meals are included in the purchase of these cabins. PHARAOH MOUNTAIN LODGE For youth leaders bringing campers to The Island and desiring a closer stay, you can check out our Pharaoh Mountain Lodge online here (insert link: https://reg.wol.org/events/pharaohmountainlodge?ylu=unlock) Pharaoh Mountain Lodge is located at the mainland dock of The Island camp itself.
WHITE HOUSE ROOMS The White House is located on the Island and may be available for youth leaders bringing both Island campers and Ridge/Ridge campers. Deluxe rooms offer queen-sized bed for $960.00 per week. Premium rooms offer a king- sized bed for $1,080.00 per week. Meals are included, and both rooms require a $75.00 deposit upon booking. Each room has a max capacity of two people. Final balance will need to be paid off two weeks prior to arrival. Please call 518.494.6000 to register youth leaders. Follow Word of Life Ranch and Word of Life Ridge on Facebook for camp announcements, pictures, videos, and live-streaming of camp meetings. Camp speaker information – wol.is/ranch and wol.is/ridge For our health form, scholarship form, or camp info packet, visit wol.is/ranch or wol.is/ridge
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