Family Camp

a Christian Vacation

Family Camp

a Christian Vacation

The Bill Rice Ranch is the perfect place to take your family vacation.

Trail rides, hikes, swimming, an 1880’s Cowboy Town, putt-putt golf, and the Rodeo. Excellent Bible preaching each day along with helpful “Family Seminars” addressing specific needs in the home. Enjoy beautiful music that will bless and encourage. Enjoy a week of exciting activities within a wholesome Christian atmosphere.

This week is a time for fun and spiritual growth bringing your family closer to God and to each other.

Family Week 1

July 1-5, 2024

Jeff Amsbaugh

Tom Odom

Evangelist Wil Rice IV

Evangelist Bill Rice III

Family Week 2

July 29-August 2, 2024

Ledford Hodges

Jared Gritton

Evangelist Wil Rice IV

Evangelist Bill Rice III

Family Camp Week Details

Activities

The Bill Rice Ranch has 1,300 acres which provides for many activities for all ages of Family Campers. You will enjoy trail rides on our well trained horses, pony rides for the little ones, hikes, putt-putt golf, torpedo ball, a game room, ping-pong, ballgames, the OutBack Obstacle Course, funspiration, and more.

There will be a camper-participation rodeo for the entire family. No bucking broncos–just lots of fun for all ages. There will be pig chases, horse mounts, sack races and more! Activities will be well-supervised, and there is always something for everyone to enjoy.

Camp Week Costs

Standard Room:

Air-conditioned. Bunk beds. Private bath. Bring own linens or rent from us.

1 person $3004 people $960
2 people $5555 people $1,115
3 people $790Additional people $145 each

Deluxe Room:

Air-conditioned and carpeted. One double bed and one bunk bed. Private bath. Linens provided.

1 person $4404 people $1,005
2 people $7105 people $1,130
3 people $8605 person limit

Other Information:

  • Room rates include meals and registration fee ($35 per person).
  • Children 7 years and under pay only the $35 registration fee.
  • Campsites: $65 per night plus $35 registration fee per person. Electric, water, sewer hook-ups available. Meals are extra.
  • Large Family Cabins : Limited number of cabins available for families of ten or more. Call to reserve!

Everyone
Bring a Bible, notebook, pen, bedding (bunk beds), towels, washcloths, swimsuit (no two-piece suits), and other personal items. Bedding, towels and washcloths may be rented at camp. You will need money for: cowboy cookouts and trail rides (see below), snacks, souvenirs, books, CDs, etc.

Please DO NOT bring
Radios, CD/MP3/DVD players, skate-boards, bikes, or rollerblades. No smoking. No pets.

Bring money for these special activities:

Cowboy Cookout

A Bill Rice Ranch classic! Horse or wagon ride through the beautiful east pasture. Delicious grub including: Steak, eggs, hashbrowns, Tennessee Toast, Cowboy Coffee & Wonder-Juice. Unforgettable cowboy entertainment.

Price: $15/wagon, $17/horse
($5 less for children not having steak)

Wild Frontier BBQ & Western Show

A rootin’ tootin’ adventure through the Wild West! Knee-slappin’ songs & entertainment. Old-fashioned, lip-smackin’ fixin’s.

Adults: $14  / $7 (hotdog meal for kids)

Horse Rides

Scenic 30-minute trail rides on the back property. Well-trained horses. Corny cowboy jokes at no added cost!

$8 (30 minutes long)

Tickets cannot be reserved ahead of time but may be purchased throughout the camp week.

Dress
From its beginning the Ranch has encouraged its guests to honor the Lord in appearance. Wholesome standards displaying modesty and distinction between the sexes are intended to be a help and blessing to you.

Boys: Bring casual clothes for activities and services. Jeans and windpants are fine, but no shorts, please.

Girls: Bring skirts, dresses, and culottes/athletic wear of proper length (knee-length) and fullness. No shorts, pants,
capris, or cut-offs, please. Also, no two-piece swimsuits, unless the top and bottom overlap.   

Food

Each meal is served as an All-you-can-eat Buffet in an air-conditioned dining hall. The Ranch takes pride in the quality of food served; it’s guaranteed to be the best camp food you have ever had.

Cabins
Youth groups stay together in our recently air conditioned cabins. Each room is equipped with its own restroom and showers.

Medical
Information and instructions for taking medication should be sent on registration card. Diabetics or others on special diets must bring their own foodstuffs if supplement beyond regular meal is desired.

Arrival
Plan to be on the Ranch for the first meal and first service. A good beginning is important to the success of the entire camp. Both Family Weeks will begin on Monday at 2 PM. The first meal is served at 5:30 PM; the first service is at 7:30 PM.

Both Family Camp weeks end after the last service Friday night. Plan to leave by 8 AM Saturday morning.

Transportation
The Ranch will provide transportation from the Nashville Airport, Bus Station, or Murfreesboro Bus Station at $15 per person per trip ($5 each way if group of 4 or more). Send your travel schedule if you wish to be met.

Family Camp Registration Summer 2024

Register for camp early! Weeks will fill up quickly so save your spot today by following the Five Steps to Register.

5 Steps to Register

  1. Choose your week early!
  2. Complete the registration form – Click to DOWNLOAD FORM
  3. Enter all information requested
  4. Mail in form with registration fee
  5. Pay Camp fee balance on arrival

*see prices on “Cost & Accomodations” tab

*Registration fees cannot be refunded, but are transferable to another camper’s registration fee. Please remember: “Once a registration fee, always a registration fee!”

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do we arrive?

A: Family Camp begins on Monday afternoon with check-in beginning at  2 PM. The first meal is served at 5:30 PM; the first service is at 7:30 PM. It ends after the last service Friday night. Plan to leave by 8 AM Saturday morning.

Q: Do church counselors need to register, and what is the cost for them?

A: Yes, every adult that comes to camp needs to register using the same forms that the campers use. There will be a place to mark that they are coming as an adult. The cost for camp is the same as the cost for the camper.

Q: Who qualifies as a church counselor and how many counselors does our group need?

A: All church counselors must be at least 20 years old or married. One church counselor for every 8 to 10 campers is an ideal ratio. If possible, there should be at least one man and one woman with each church group. Please contact the registrar if this is a problem. All adults will automatically stay with the campers unless staying in a Fast Track room or renting a deluxe room.

Q: Can church counselors bring their young children with them to camp?

A: We encourage church counselors not to bring their young children with them to camp, if at all possible, for two reasons: (1) our youth weeks are not set up to accommodate small children (no nurseries, etc.), and (2) necessary care for the children during the week would keep the church counselor from fully being able to focus their attention on the campers that came with them. With this said, we understand that sometimes this is unavoidable. In this case, the church counselors may rent a family deluxe room. Contact the registrar for prices and to reserve the room.

Q: Can my group add on campers after our week is declared “full”?

A: Yes. Though a week is declared “full” to any new groups, we purposely leave space for any of our existing groups to grow. We never want you to have to turn away campers! Please just be sure to send their registrations in to us as soon as possible so that we can plan appropriately. Any last-minute add-ons (within 1 week of your camp date) should be communicated to the registrar by phone or email, and the registration forms can be turned in upon arrival.

Q: What about camper medication?

A: For the safety of all campers in the cabin, we ask that all medication be turned in to the First Aid station upon arrival. Our medical staff will keep careful records and will ensure that each camper receives his/her medication when needed.

Q: What about campers with special diets?

A: Due to the wide variety of campers that come every week, we cannot accommodate every allergy and diet represented. Campers with special food needs can bring supplemental food with them. If the food needs to be refrigerated, please accompany the camper to the First Aid Station to store it there. Specific menu information will be available upon request.

Q: What is your policy about cell phones?

A: While campers may bring cell phones with them for use on the trip, they will be required to turn them in to you or another church counselor for the duration of the camp week. Their staff counselor will collect any phones that have not already been collected by the church counselor. Any emergency calls can be arranged through the church counselor. Parents may feel free to call the Ranch if a message needs to be conveyed to their children.

Q: Is there a place to do laundry?

A: Yes. Our Wash Tub is available for use by church counselors throughout the week. The Wash Tub is fully equipped with several washers and large dryers. The washers and dryers take quarters, and there is a change machine in the room.

Q: What is the cost for renting linens?

A: A full set of linens (bedding, pillow, towels, washcloths) can be rented from the Linen Room for $10. If a camper needs an individual item, the costs are as follows: sheets ($5), 2 towels ($4), 2 washcloths ($3),pillow/case ($3), blanket ($5).

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