Rock Springs Ranch

Key Highlights

• ✓Exceptionally friendly, amazing, and caring staff who are responsive to questions and take excellent care of campers.
• ✓Very clean facilities throughout, including cabins, cabin bathrooms, and public restrooms (dining hall, education building).
• ✓Well-maintained facilities over decades, suggesting consistent quality and investment.
• ✓Fabulous dining center offering good food, with confirmed vegetarian options available at every meal.
• ✓Good cabins overall, with specific mention of improvements to boys' cabins and clean Henson cabins featuring nice common areas with comfortable couches.

Standout Features

• ⭐Dedicated, friendly, and attentive staff who are highly praised for their care and responsiveness.
• ⭐Consistently clean and well-maintained cabin facilities, including updated boys' cabins and Henson cabins with common areas and comfortable couches.
• ⭐Modern and clean public bathrooms located in key buildings like the dining hall and education center.
• ⭐Fabulous dining hall providing good food with specific accommodations for vegetarians.
• ⭐A secluded, 'middle of nowhere' location that contributes to a traditional and immersive camp atmosphere.
• ⭐Capable of hosting various groups and events, such as KDYG programs and family reunions.

Perfect For

Ideal For

🍎Food Policy

• • Special dietary needs must be communicated to camp staff before arrival via the Health History Form or Special Diet Request Form.
• • Supplemental food items can be sent, but RSR must be contacted ahead of time for proper storage in the dining hall.
• • The kitchen is not dedicated to allergen-free meal production; RSR cannot claim a facility free of specific allergens (e.g., gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free).
• • Each camper receives one snack item from the dining hall daily during full camp days.

🛡️Safety Policy

• • A new Health Center with a staff member on duty administers daily medications and treats minor injuries (stings, bumps, bruises).
• • Counselors are certified in First Aid and CPR.
• • Over-the-counter medication is provided to campers as needed; specific restrictions must be noted on the Health History Form.
• • Health center staff provide care for minor illnesses/injuries without guardian notification, including OTC medication. Guardians are notified by phone if additional medical assistance is needed or for repeated treatments for the same condition.
• • Junction City, 15 minutes away, provides additional medical care if required.
• • Health History Form (via Campminder site) must list all medications (prescription, OTC, vitamins, creams), administration times, and doses. Enough medication for the entire stay must be provided.
• • Medications are not permitted in cabins; they are given to staff at check-in, except for emergency medications (inhalers, epi-pens).
• • A physical is suggested but not required. Campers undergo a general health screening by Health Staff at the start of camp.
• • In emergencies, parents can call the RSR Office at (785)257-3221 to contact campers.
• • Inclement weather policy (for groups/retreats): The Manager on Duty (MOD) contacts group leaders. Activities continue if safe; Camp Managers cancel activities if conditions become unsafe (high winds, lightning, heavy rain, high water, extreme temperatures, natural disasters).
• • For medical emergencies during retreats/conferences, call 9-1-1 and contact the MOD or closest RSR employee.
• • Prohibited items (Conferences & Retreats): Firearms, weapons, knives, fireworks, lighter fluid/accelerants, smoking/tobacco products, alcoholic beverages (unless prior approval), pets/personal animals ($100 fee per pet per day if violated).
• • Cell phones and electronic devices (tablets, gaming devices) are not allowed for campers. Confiscated devices are returned at the end of the session.
• • Valuables should not be brought to camp, as RSR is not responsible for lost or damaged items. Campers should only bring items they wouldn't be sad to lose.

📅Booking Policy

• • For summer camps, all families must submit the transportation form by May 15, indicating bus travel or drop-off at camp.
• • For retreats/conferences, group leaders must reserve activities at least 1 week prior to the visit.
• • Retreat groups have a pre-set schedule and assigned recreation times/areas; joining other activities is not allowed.
• • A booking request form is available, after submission, RSR team confirms date availability and finalizes reservation.

🚗Parking Information

• • Campers can be dropped off directly at camp.
• • Nine transportation 'hubs' are available for camper drop-off and pick-up; bus transportation is provided at no cost to families.