Camp

Families will receive their assigned check-in time by email one week before camp. Check-in times are assigned based on registration date, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camper drop-off takes place on Sunday at 6:00 and 6:30 PM at camp. Please note that dinner is not provided.

Upon arrival, families are asked to remain in their vehicles. Our registration team will check in your camper(s), assist with luggage, and direct you to your camper’s cabin.

Pick-up is on Friday at 6:30 PM in our gym (located across from the horse barn) and will begin with our Closing Ceremony. During this time, we will sing camp songs, show a short video highlighting the week, and share a few announcements. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Following the ceremony, families will have the opportunity to visit with counselors. Camper medications may be picked up, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. After the program, families will accompany their camper to the cabin area to collect luggage.

His Hill Ranch Camp Code of Conduct
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;
and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us.”
Ephesians 5:1-2

At His Hill Ranch Camp, our desire is to provide a safe, nourishing, and fun environment for people of all ages—where campers are encouraged in who God has made them and grow in what it means to have a living relationship with Jesus Christ. By attending camp, campers and their parents or guardians agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct.

The following are not permitted at camp:

• Bullying of any kind, including gossip or malicious teasing

• Use or possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products (including vaping)

• Possession of knives, firearms, or fireworks

• Keeping any prescription medication or over-the-counter drugs in one’s possession

• Negative, disrespectful, or defiant behavior toward staff or others

• Foul language or inappropriate conversation

• Stealing or lying

• Any inappropriate or sexual touch

• Leaving, or attempting to leave, His Hill property without permission

• Destruction of or damage to camp property

Camper Expectations:

• Campers are expected to follow all safety rules and instructions for each activity.

• If a camper experiences a problem with another camper, they must inform a staff member. We cannot address situations we are not made aware of.

• Abusive (physical or sexual) or defiant behavior will not be tolerated. Campers who repeatedly refuse to follow His Hill’s standards may be sent home.

• Campers should enjoy themselves at camp, but never at the expense of others.

• If a camper observes a violation of the Code of Conduct, they should immediately notify the Camp Director or another staff member.

Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in immediate dismissal from camp. In the event of dismissal, refunds will not be issued.

Overnight Camp – $620

Session 6 (ages 15-18) – $640

Day Camp – $315

Early Bird Discount
Receive $25 off when you register for camp by the end of February.

Bring-a-Friend Discount
Receive $50 off camp for each first-time camper you invite.

• One discount per camper; multiple campers may not claim the same friend

• If two first-time campers request one another, each will receive $25 off, provided both requests are submitted within one week

• All friend discounts are subject to approval by His Hill

• To request a friend, list their name(s) in the Camper Profile Sheet during online registration

• This discount does not apply to Day Camp

For questions, please contact our main office.

Sibling Discount
Receive $50 off for each additional sibling attending Overnight Camp (does not apply to Day Camp).

Multi-Week Discount
Receive $50 off when registering a camper for multiple weeks of Overnight Camp during the summer.

A camper’s age determines which week(s) they are eligible to attend. If a child reaches the minimum age for a session by September 1st of that year, they may attend that week of camp. Some campers’ ages may allow them to choose between two different sessions. If that applies, families may select either week.

Age Ranges by Session:

• Sessions 1–4 (Overnight Camp): Ages 8–12

• Sessions 5 & 7 (Overnight Camp): Ages 12–15

• Session 6 (Overnight Camp): Ages 15–18

• Day Camp Week: Ages 6–9

Overnight Camp (Ages 8–18)
Most campers fall within this age range, with a few exceptions. If a camper will reach the minimum age for a given session by September 1st of that year, they may register for that week.

• Example: A camper who is 7 but turns 8 before September 1st may attend any of the Sessions 1–4 weeks of Overnight Camp.

Please contact our main office if your camper falls into this situation.

Day Camp (Ages 6–9)

Yes, roommate requests must be mutual, and campers may be no more than one year apart in age. You may request up to two roommates. While we do our best to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee that campers will be placed with their friends.

One of the greatest benefits of camp is making new friends from different places! We encourage your camper to meet and connect with new people during their time at camp.

* Please email or call 830-995-3388 if you would like to change your camper’s cabin roommate request.

Rustic, screened-in cabins with 4-5 bunk beds. There is no air conditioning, so we encourage you to bring a fan for your camper. The average fan-size campers tend to bring is about 12 inches in diameter (clip-on fans work, too) or a 1-2 ft box fan. We also suggest bringing an extension cord to plug fans in.

Since the cabins have shutters with screens, the nights are generally cool. Campers commonly bring sheets and blankets, but sleeping bags also work well.

The cabins do not have bathrooms; they are located in our Ark dorm, a short distance away.

Cabins house 7-10 campers. We have an 8:1 camper-to-counselor ratio in the cabins (although it’s common to have two counselors in a cabin of campers). Campers are always in the presence of a summer staff volunteer and never alone with a counselor at any given time. Please call our office if you have more specific questions about how we accommodate this ratio.

You may call the main office (830-995-3388) and our team will help you.

During registration, you’ll see a list of 9 activities for your camper to choose from in order of preference. Activities are given on a first-come, first-serve basis, and activity choices are not guaranteed. If campers do not select activities two weeks prior to their arrival, we will select them for them.

Activities include Tower Challenge, Swimming, Canoeing, Horseback riding, Crafts, Game On, Low Elements, Gym (GameOn!), Riflery, and Archery.

Campers attending Overnight Week (ages 15-18) and Day Camp do not need to choose activity selections. They’ll have the opportunity to participate in all of the activities when they’re here.

The His Hill kitchen is not a gluten-free kitchen. We are unable to personally provide food to accommodate dietary needs such as lactose/gluten intolerance. We do, however, allow parents to provide cooked, clearly labeled food, and our Kitchen Manager will gladly reheat the food to serve your camper. We appreciate your cooperation! Please get in touch with us with specific questions or requests.

Before arrival, any recent broken bones, limited activity, medical conditions, allergies, or similar concerns must be discussed with camp staff to determine if they will affect your camper’s ability to participate in the regular camp program. You may also speak with our Camp Health Officer at check-in to review any specific needs or medications your camper takes.

All camper medications—prescription and non-prescription, including pain relievers (e.g., Advil, Tylenol, creams, etc.)—must be in the original container and turned in to the Camp Health Officer at Sunday registration. The Camp Health Officer administers all medications unless otherwise authorized by a practicing physician. The Camp Health Officer is on duty 24 hours a day. In the event of a serious medical issue, campers are taken to the Boerne Methodist Medical Emergency Center.

Because of the medical needs involved, His Hill Ranch Camp is unable to accommodate campers with Type 1 Diabetes.

Our infirmary provides common over-the-counter medications as needed, including adult and children’s Benadryl, ibuprofen, antihistamines, ear drops, Miralax, hydrocortisone cream, and others. Please see our Guide to Camper’s Medications for full details

Lice Policy: His Hill Ranch Camp cannot accept children with lice. If lice or nits are discovered during the week, parents will be contacted to arrange for the camper to be picked up. This policy ensures the health and well-being of all campers.

Emergency Contact: You can reach a staff member at any time by calling (830) 995-3388.

We recommend sending $30–$40 for your camper’s snack bar purchases. Any remaining balance can be claimed during the Closing Ceremony; unclaimed funds are donated entirely to our summer staff volunteer fund.

Campers may order from the snack bar once or twice a day, except on Fridays. Thursday afternoon is the last opportunity to purchase snacks. Families cannot track weekly spending online, but you may call the office to check your camper’s snack bar balance or view expenditures.

The snack bar offers a variety of items, including ice cream, candy, chips, soft pretzels, drinks, smoothies, and more.

You’re welcome to bring letters or packages for your camper to receive during the week when you drop off on Sunday evening. However, we encourage you to send letters rather than many packages. Do not include any kind of food in camper packages in order to make sure each camper in the cabin has a great, bug free sleep! Please clearly write your camper’s name on the envelope or package, along with the day of the week (Mon–Fri) you would like them to receive it. We will direct you to the designated mail drop-off area at check-in. Mail is distributed to campers at lunch each day.

Families may also send mail through the USPS or other carriers during the week, but we recommend bringing letters/packages to check-in to ensure your camper receives them on time, as mailed items do not always arrive promptly.

We’ve discontinued the ability for campers to receive emails, however we do allow families to send “Waldo-Grams” (an electronic message with pictures) through our Waldo Photos program! We print those off and give to campers at lunch time. The cost is $1.99 to send a Waldo-Gram. You may sign up for the Waldo Photos program closer to your campers arrival. Instructions will be sent out via email.

Stamps are available for purchase at our snack bar throughout the week. Young campers may have difficulty writing your address; please consider sending pre-addressed envelopes for them to use: 

To mail letters/packages to camp:
USPS mailing address: P. O. Box 9, Comfort, Texas 78013
Physical address: 102 Mill Dam Road, Comfort, Texas 78013 (when using UPS/Amazon)

1976 was our first summer!

Two miles off of I-10 in Comfort—about 35 minutes West of The Rim in San Antonio.

Yes. We will not provide dinner on Sunday evening. There will be a snack time later in the evening. Some dinner options in Comfort include: Fajita St., McDonalds, Subway, Chicken Express, and Dairy Queen.

Yes! We provide dinner for all campers before our closing ceremony.

If you need to switch your week of camp, please contact our office at 830-995-3388. If space is available, we can make the change.

Volunteers mainly consist of our Bible School students (or an affiliated Bible School) whom we have known for at least nine months. All summer staff must complete an application that includes a background check and multiple references.

Cancellations made one week before arrival will receive a full refund minus the $100 deposit. Canceling within one week of arrival will forfeit the entire camp fee unless another camper fills the vacancy. If a camper is removed from His Hill due to breaking our code of conduct, there will be no refund. Campers leaving His Hill early during their week of camp will not receive a refund.

There will be a lost and found table at the closing program. Contact us if you forgot anything. Unclaimed items will be donated one week after their week of camp.

Please label belongings

• A backpack that has the following: water bottle, Bible, notebook & pen, and sunscreen
• Fitted sheet (twin size) and blanket, or sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Fan (size suggestion 1-2 ft) – there is no AC in cabins!
• Small extension cord (recommended for the fans in order to reach the bottom outlets)
• Towel(s) (for shower and pool)
• Toiletries
• Swimsuit (a solid modest one piece for girls)
• T-shirts, tank tops (no spaghetti straps for girls)
• Shorts
• Long pants for horseback riding
• Sweatshirt or long-sleeve(s)
• Clothes that can get dirty
• Hat (optional)
• Closed-toed shoes
• Flip-flops/sandals/shower shoes
• Water shoes (optional)
• Flashlight
• Laundry bag
• Bug repellant (optional)
• Pre-addressed, stamped envelopes to write home (optional)
• Items not allowed at camp: cellphones, smartwatches (that have cell signal/service), digital/disposable cameras, video recording devices, headphones, expensive jewelry, cash. Please do not bring anything you would miss if it were to get lost.

Cellphones, smartwatches (that have cell signal/service), video recording devices, headphones, cash, and expensive jewelry are prohibited at camp. Please do not bring anything you would miss if it were lost.

The Hilltop area of our campus, which includes the dining hall and chapel, is located approximately 160 feet above the river’s elevation. The campers’ cabins, which are even further from the river, are roughly 200 feet above the river’s elevation. 

Campers are in proximity to the river only during scheduled morning and afternoon activities, and only when the meadow is deemed safe. 

It has always been His Hill’s policy that all river activities—and any land activities that would place a camper in proximity to the river—are discontinued when the river is above normal level or flow rate (flowing within its banks but at increased volume). Campers are never permitted to approach flooded areas under any circumstances. When the river rises out of its banks, all campers and camp personnel are restricted to the hilltop, gym, and cabin areas. 

These procedures have always been clearly outlined in our staff training emergency plan manual.