Hey Friends and Partners,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for praying for the ministry of New Life Ranch this summer! We have officially wrapped up our summer camp season, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for all that God has done.
This Summer at New Life Ranch
- Day Camp: 449 campers
- Junior Camp: 1,509 campers
- Senior Camp: 1,815 campers
- Nehi: 272 students
- Tim Team: 178 students
- Soma: 104 students
- Family Camp: 69 families (312 campers)
- Camp Howdy (Junior Camp): 262 campers
- Camp Fire (Senior Camp): 50 campers
- Horse Stampede: 49 campers
Total campers this summer: 5,000!
Every one of those numbers represents a life made in the image of God and an opportunity to hear the Gospel, grow in faith, and experience the love of Christ.
Camp Is Making an Eternal Difference
One of my favorite parts of each summer is hearing how God has been at work in the lives of campers and their families. Here are just a few of the stories we've received:
"Thank you so much for blessing our family with a scholarship to Family Camp. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the opportunity to experience such a special time together.
Our boys had an absolute blast, and so much of that was because of their incredible counselors. They didn't just supervise our boys—they jumped in, played with them, encouraged them, and made each of them feel so loved and valued. They went above and beyond to ensure they had the very best time, and we are so thankful for the care and joy they poured into our boys.
As parents, this time was just as meaningful. My husband and I left feeling renewed in our marriage and with a fresh sense of intentionality in our parenting. Family Camp gave us the chance to slow down, reconnect with one another, and refocus on what matters most.
New Life Ranch Frontier Cove has been a sacred place for us—a place where we've been able to step away from the noise of life, reconnect with God, and realign our hearts. It was incredibly special to share that experience with our boys for the first time. They haven't stopped talking about Family Camp and are already asking if we can come back next year! We hope New Life Ranch will continue to be a part of our family's story for years to come, and we pray it becomes just as meaningful to our boys as it has been for us.
Thank you for creating a place where families can encounter the Lord, build stronger relationships, and make lifelong memories. Your ministry is making an eternal impact, and we are so grateful to have experienced it."
"As a first-time camper, my son was nervous but excited to attend. New Life Ranch challenged him in ways that boosted both his confidence and his faith while providing a fun, safe environment where he could grow in independence."
"She has several Bible verses memorized. She is talking more about Jesus, Bible stories, and Scripture than ever before."
"Praying more, sharing the Gospel, and encouraging friends."
Stories like these remind us that camp is about far more than a week away from home—it's about lives being transformed by Jesus Christ. Thank you for helping make these stories possible through your prayers, generosity, and faithful partnership.
Please Pray
As we transition from summer camp into retreat season, we'd love for you to continue praying with us.
Please pray:
- For smooth transitions for our summer staff as they leave camp after pouring themselves out in service to the Lord. Many are returning to college, while others are beginning new jobs.
- That each staff member will become deeply connected to a Bible-believing local church and/or a campus ministry where they can continue growing in their faith.
- For strong registration for Summer 2027. Like many camps across the country, we experienced a decline this summer and welcomed 348 fewer campers than last year. Please pray that God would continue bringing families to New Life Ranch and that more young people would have the opportunity to experience camp.
Retreat Ministry
Summer may be over, but ministry certainly isn't.
Please pray for our Retreat Ministry as we partner with churches, schools, and organizations to help accomplish their ministry goals. This week alone, we'll welcome 10 different groups totaling more than 1,100 guests across Frontier Cove and Flint Valley. Pray that every guest would experience the love of Christ through our staff, our facilities, and the relationships built during their time here.
Mission 19:14 Camper Scholarship Fund
Praise the Lord! We have fully funded camper scholarships for Summer 2026.
Thank you for praying, giving, and helping remove financial barriers so children and families could experience camp and hear the Gospel. Your generosity is making an eternal difference.
Thank you again for your faithful partnership through prayer, generosity, and encouragement. Because of friends like you, thousands of campers encountered God's truth this summer, and lives were changed for eternity.
We look forward with anticipation to all God will do through our retreat ministry this year as we prepare for Summer Camp 2027.
If you ever have questions or would simply like to hear more about what God is doing at New Life Ranch, I'd love to connect with you.
In His Grip,
Tom Graney
Chief Executive Officer
New Life Ranch
tom@newliferanch.com | 918.408.0626
