Camp Ministries!
OUR MISSION
We seek to serve churches and individuals in California by presenting the biblical Gospel of Jesus Christ using the beloved tradition of Christian Summer Camp. We look forward to partnering with you in reaching children, youth and adults for Christ.
Summer Camp 2026
Youth Camp
Kids Camp
We are looking forward to Summer Camp this year!
Youth Camp and Children's camp will be held at Old Oak Ranch in Sonora, Ca. Both camps will be held simultaneously, but on separate parts of the camp property.
Youth Camp
June 29th - July 2nd 2026
Price Per Person: $230
Hilltop
Children's Camp
June 29th - July 2nd 2026
Price Per Person: $230
Prospectors Point
OLD OAK RANCH
15250 Old Oak Ranch Road
Sonora, CA 95370
Please pre-register by may 28th
parent INFORMATION
Who Will be Taking Care of my Kids?
Volunteer Adult Chaperones will be supervising your kids while they are at camp. These adults will be from the church your child is registered with, giving you the opportunity to form a relationship with them before camp. Also, the directing staff will be very involved with creating and running safe, fun activities for your kids. We love getting to know them personally while they are at camp.
What Will My Kids be Taught
The camp runs under the First Baptist Church of Patterson, and our teachings follow a belief in the truth of the Bible as the inspired word of God.
Can I contact my child while he/she is at camp?
Contact information for the camp will be included in each of your parent info packs. The phone number is for emergencies only. Calls, from home can tend to make younger kids homesick. Feel free to write your kids a letter or postcard - we do mail call every day. Just be sure to mail it a day before camp begins, to be sure it gets there on time! Or send it up with your adult chaperone.
Old Oak Ranch Phone Number: (209) 591-7010
Does my child need any additional money for camp?
All camp activities, meals and lodging are included in the price of camp, so students do not need to bring any additional money. However, the venue offers amenities that students might wish to purchase (gift shop items, snacks, coffee bar). For Kids camp there is also a Missionary Offering that goes directly to the camp missionary speaker.
What is an Adult chaperone?
FBC Patterson does not supply counselors to supervise and guide the students who attend camp. Instead, qualified adults from attending churches volunteer to bring students to camp from their church. These "Adult Chaperones" serve as the main adult presence at camp work closely with the camp staff to keep kids safe and on task.
Tasks
-Distribute and collect registration paperwork to the students in their church or city
-Submit paperwork and fees to FBC Patterson
-Bring your kids to camp! At camp, Chaperones attend all camp activities and supervise the students under their care
-Facilitate daily bible study using camp materials or your own ideas
-Be prepared to share the gospel message with your students
-Help the camp staff facilitate games and free time activities.
Qualifications
Adult Chaperone must be mature Christians of good report who are active members of their church. Each Adult Chaperone must be endorsed by their pastor before attending camp. Adult Chaperones must be over 18 years of age.
Contact our Camp Directors for more information
For Summer Youth Camp (7th-12th grade) Contact Nathan Gardner
For Summer Kids Camp (3rd-6th grade) Contact Joel & Jessica Gardner