Due to the decline in camping and business demand from COVID-19, Young Life paused Frontier Ranch operations after summer 2021—creating space to assess infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the guest experience.
CURRENT NEED:
Critical Evaluation
To move forward, we’re actively raising funds to support engineers, geologists, and specialists whose expertise is essential to assess the property and plan restoration that meets all regulations.
FUTURE NEED TO BE DETERMINED BY SEPTEMBER 2025:
This foundational work is the next critical step toward bringing Frontier Ranch back to life and preparing it for generations to come. Priority projects include:
Water
Updating water/wastewater runoff systems and enhancing the camp's water sourcing, storage, and distribution.
Wastewater
Updating our wastewater treatment plant and its supporting infrastructure.
Fire Suppression
Installing fire suppression systems in the buildings.
Power
Updating the property's electrical infrastrucure and wiring.
Kitchen Box
Full renovation and expansion of an over
50-year-old kitchen to adequately meet county health department and fire code requirements.
Cliff Hill Mitigation
Implementing safety measures on the rock wall backdrop.
Pool Complex
Overhauling the pool structure, including resurfacing the pool, and replacing mechanical systems, pumps, and plumbing.
I met the Jesus I never knew at Frontier in 1954 when Jim Rayburn was speaking. I became a Jesus follower and joined the staff in 1958. For many years I was the camp Director / Speaker and my stories would fill a book!
— Reid Carpenter, Camper, Volunteer Leader, Field Staff, Assigned Team
