Meadow Ranch

MIddle School Camp

Experience The Gospel At Play!

Meadow Ranch is a week-long summer camp experience designed specifically for middle school students (6th-8th grade). We offer students a chance to step away from daily distractions and explore what it means to know and follow God. 

Campers will engage in a variety of exciting recreation competitions, night games, and plenty of high-energy activities to keep camp fun. But Meadow Ranch is more than just excitement- it’s a place for rich spiritual growth. Through Biblical teaching, Christ-centered worship, and engaging live-action productions, students will see the truths of Scripture brought to life in impactful ways. In a culture that often asks young people to grow up too fast, Meadow Ranch provides a space for kids to be kids while fostering deep community and faith-building experiences. Our desire is to set the stage for God to change lives as only He can do. 

Why choose Meadow Ranch?

The gospel isn’t merely one ingredient in our programming mix. It’s the reason for everything we do.

Creative Theme

The theme helps to create an atmosphere for the students to engage with the Biblical truths being taught in a creative and memorable way.

Recreation

The high-energy, innovative games at Hume Lake give campers an outlet for their energy and counselors a chance to encourage team-building.

Activities

Hume Lake has a wide variety of activities for you and your students. Each afternoon during free time we push the limits while we play hard.

Gospel-Centered Worship

Corporate worship that glorifies the amazing God we serve and highlights the beauty of the gospel. Always a highlight of camp!

Local Ministry

We believe youth pastors know their youth groups best. In light of that, we run camp in order to give youth pastors the freedom to focus on their students.

Amazing Location

It is a place of great natural beauty, with warm summer days, cool nights, an amazing lake and a beautiful forest. God is an incredible creator.

Registration Opens October 14, 2026, at 10 am (PST)

Early Bird Discount

Register your church by March 1 and get a $20 discount per camper!

*Discount applied at checkout*

2027 Meadow Ranch Pricing

You Bring a Counselor

$969 $949 

per camper

$349

per counselor

We Provide a Counselor

$1,149

per camper

Need Financial Help?

There are scholarships available for every camper that needs them. We call it Camperships!
Campers and parents can apply for a Campership during the registration process online.

Learn more about Camperships here!

2027 Camp Dates

Coming Soon!

Our summer theme will be announced in early 2027.

FAQ

Meadow Ranch is a week-long summer camp experience designed specifically for middle school students (6th-8th grade). We offer students a chance to step away from daily distractions and explore what it means to know and follow God. 

Campers will engage in a variety of exciting recreation competitions, night games, and plenty of high-energy activities to keep camp fun. But Meadow Ranch is more than just excitement- it’s a place for rich spiritual growth. Through Biblical teaching, Christ-centered worship, and engaging live-action productions, students will see the truths of Scripture brought to life in impactful ways. In a culture that often asks young people to grow up too fast, Meadow Ranch provides a space for kids to be kids while fostering deep community and faith-building experiences. Our desire is to set the stage for God to change lives as only He can do. 

IMPORTANT
Some older mapping services will suggest you take the 245. It is a curvy, winding road that will take you at least an additional hour. DO NOT take 245!

What to Bring

  • Bible
  • notebook
  • pencil/pen
  • flashlight
  • sleeping bag
  • pillow
  • toiletries
  • warm and cool clothes
  • jacket
  • modest one-piece swimsuit (no tankinis)
  • a towel for swimming and showering
  • a water bottle
  • $60-$100 recommended spending money
  • If your child is bringing medication or supplements, please send them in their original containers.* 

What NOT to Bring

  • Drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor*)
  • alcohol
  • tobacco
  • fireworks
  • firearms
  • electronic devices

*Prescribed Medications, Vitamins & Supplements:
These will be collected and dispensed by the camp health center. We consider any vitamin, supplement, or over-the-counter therapy that is taken to treat a condition or maintain health to be a “medication”. We are not able to give a medication that we cannot identify and dose from the original container. Sending medication in anything other than the original container may result in the camper not receiving it.

Yes!

Here’s how you’ll need to address your letter/package:

Meadow Ranch – [Camp Dates]
[Camper Name] – [Church registered with]
64144 Hume Lake Rd
Hume, CA 93628

For example:
Meadow Ranch – June 15-21
Johnny Smith – ABC123 Church
64144 Hume Lake Rd
Hume, CA 93628

IMPORTANT: Please send ten days prior to desired delivery date!

At Hume we care about providing the highest level of healthcare to our campers and staff. Check out this important info for everything you need to know about health and safety while at camp.

For each week of camp, check-in begins Sunday at 2:00 PM for churches and individuals.

Sunday afternoon is a great time to get your swim test done. Dinner begins at 5:00 PM and the counselor meeting begins at 5:45 PM (in Cedar Chapel).

Camp ends Saturday morning after breakfast.

IMPORTANT: Individual campers must be picked up by 9:00 AM.

To get a good idea of what to expect for summer:

Download the Meadow Ranch Camp Schedule

We want camp to be accessible to everyone! To help make this possible, Hume can accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. Because of the high cost of providing for dietary restrictions, there is an extra surcharge for these special diets. Please refer to our Dietary Restrictions Policy for more information. 

Summer Camp Church Registration

We’d love to partner with your church! Start the registration process by filling out this form.

Have more questions?

Contact Us

Do you prefer the phone?

Call our Hume Information team
 1 (559) 305-7770

Deposit and cancellation policy

Deposits and Payments
  1. The first deposit will be $35/spot, due upon booking
  2. The second deposit will be an additional $100/spot (totaling $135/spot), due 130 days prior to arrival
  3. The third deposit will be an additional $100/spot (totaling $235/spot), due 60 days prior to arrival
  4. The final balance will be due four weeks prior to arrival
  5. Deposits are non-transferable and non-refundable except in the case of a canceled event
Cancellations
  • If and when you are needing to cancel any spots, it will forfeit the full deposit per spot for what the deposit is at the time of cancellation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Josh Manning

Speaker

Josh was born and raised in Fresno, CA, and has served as the Student Ministries Pastor at New Covenant Community Church since 2018. His heart is to see students embrace the truth of the Gospel in surrendering their lives to Christ. Josh and his wife Brynn met at Hume, and love any chance they get to be back on the mountain!

David Rimestad

Speaker

David and his wife, Emily, were part of the church-planting team that reached the Maliyali with the Gospel back in 2022. David holds his Bachelor’s in Theology and longs to see all peoples from all places hear the good news. Now stateside, David is in pastoral residency at Laurelglen Bible Church and works full-time with the missions org: Ethnos360. Residing in California, David’s favorite pastime is being at the beach with his wife and their four kids – Calvin, Lou Lou, Izzy, and Ollie.

Jeff Sanford

Speaker

Formerly the Wagon Master at Hume Lake’s Wagon Train camp, Jeff Sanford is now a high school teacher at Hume Lake Charter School. He started his youth ministry experience working at Skate Church in Portland, OR where his passion for teaching students ignited. He has a passion for the Lord and for clearly communicating the Gospel in a fun, clear, and creative way. He loves being with his awesome family, bird watching, hockey, skateboarding, playing music, and doing art.

Chris Hilken

Speaker

Dr. Chris Hilken is the Senior Pastor of College Avenue Church in San Diego. He also serves as a professor of theology, training future leaders to think clearly, biblically, and critically in a confused age. Chris collaborates with the Dad Tired podcast, engaging honest conversations surrounding masculinity and Christian fatherhood. Shaped by a heartbreaking story of grief and loss, he is known for clear, direct teaching, biblical depth, and unfiltered realism.

Cory Fenn

Speaker

Cory is a husband, father, and passionate communicator with nearly 20 years in ministry. He also founded and leads Onward, an organization that serves ministry leaders through coaching, retreats, and intentional care. He is focused on helping ministry leaders find clarity, stay healthy, and serve with longevity. Cory also speaks at churches, camps, and conferences across the country.

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