The average kid only spends 4 minutes a day outside. No wonder parents long for the world to be simpler. We’ve created a week-long summer camp experience with no technology, allowing kids to focus on adventure, friendships, and spending time with God on 500 acres of wilderness in upstate New York. At MAPLERIDGE, we strive to provide an environment where campers can gain confidence, accept responsibility, and grow spiritually.

MAPLERIDGE Ranch is camp like you remember it - only better! With many activities and skills to choose from, including horseback riding, paintball, and archery, your child will get to try new things and make new friends. Your child’s safety is our top priority with staff background checks and a 24/7 nurse on site. Plus, we have 1 staff person for every 2 campers - far exceeding state standards! Our team loves seeing your child transform at camp. So this summer, let’s make some unforgettable memories together! Your child will fall in love with camp, and maybe fall in love with Jesus. Imagine a week with no stress, no homework, and no phone. Let the adventure begin!

For over 60 years, our mission has remained the same – to impact lives and point people to Jesus. Our focus is to create a positive learning experience while offering one of the most challenging and empowering programs available. Through one-of-a-kind outdoor activities and engaging guest speakers, we work hard to ensure each and every camper has the best summer ever!

Learn the “5 Critical Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Summer Camp”.

• Do they look at their phones too much?
• Is it a struggle for them to play outside?
• Do you wish they had more confidence in themselves?

• Are they adjusted to other kids their age?
• Did they say, "I'm bored" last summer?
• Do your kids regret wasting their summer?

You want your kid to have the camp experience you had? You’ve come to the right place! MAPLERIDGE is where the world is as it should be. Camp like you remember it - only better! Your child will fall in love with camp, and maybe fall in love with Jesus. Simply unplug from technology, and plug into God’s beauty. Why will your child have the best week of their year?

Our Counselors - They love being the Godly influence your child longs for. They come from all over the country to serve your child all week long. Many of our counselors are former campers, so they are uniquely equipped to understand our campers. Over the week, they will build trust with your child as they share adventures, share meals, share laughs and share struggles.You’ll see the change in your child after a week of Godly counselors pouring into them. And our counselors don’t have any other duties during the week. Their sole priority is your child. And our camper to staff ratio is one of the lowest in the country (2.5:1). Of course, every counselor has been thoroughly vetted with background checks, face-to-face interviews and references.

Our Skills & Activities - You want skills & activities? We got ‘em! Ride a horse in the morning, climb the tower after lunch, and enjoy a pool party during FLEX time - just another day at camp. You’ve always wanted to take your child camping and fishing. We’ll take care of it for you. We even have paintball! After a week at camp, your child may never be the same, because it’s fun like it’s supposed to be. Culture wants your kid to grow up faster; we want them to just be a kid for a week. And the memories will stick for a lifetime.

Our Camp Setting - With 500 acres to explore in beautiful upstate New York, MAPLERIDGE is a special place. Some even call it holy ground. For over 65 years, campers have been coming from across the country to forget about life’s worries and feel God’s presence. At MAPLERIDGE, anxiety of life is replaced with anticipation of adventure. Your child can experience the world as it should be - filled with love, laughter, and life change. Slowing down is a lost art that your child will love. Our results - nothing gives us more joy than to see the transformation of your child from Opening Day to the last day. The shy kid you dropped off will greet you enthusiastically with “Mom, you’re not going to believe what I did this week!” Campers gain confidence, build character, and live out compassion. After a week at camp, your child may never be the same.

Our Pricing - Parents consistently use 3 words to describe MAPLERIDGE: adventure, awesome, and affordable! Your child will experience priceless memories; at a price you can afford. We're able to keep our pricing affordable because of our incredible donor family. Whether sponsoring a camper, donating to our expansion efforts, or making sure our operating budget is met, this group of outrageously generous people never cease to amaze us. If you would like to become a member of our donor family, click here.

Our Savior - MAPLERIDGE is a Christ-centered camp. No phones and 500 acres of God’s creation means deeper conversations and spiritual growth. It’s hard not to feel closer to God at camp. Our speakers are some of the best youth pastors in the country who will help your child grow more confident in their identity in Christ. A week at MAPLERIDGE may be the best gift you ever give your child. Stepping on our campus at MAPLERIDGE is like stepping back in time: good old summertime fun and adventure. We all wish we could turn back time. Now for one week, you can. What are you waiting for?