AFTER PAUSING OPERATIONS IN 2021
due to the impact of COVID-19, Young Life began evaluating critical upgrades needed to restore and strengthen the camp. We’re now committed to renewing this sacred place — stewarding God’s gift so that kids can continue to meet Jesus here for years to come.
We stand with great expectation for what God will do to renew Frontier Ranch. Through a four-phase restoration plan, we’re committed to restoring this jewel of a camp — a place where countless kids have met Jesus and discovered his love.
phase 1: restore $8,000,000 — funded!
- Architectural, Engineering, Electrical, Geological Planning
- Infrastructure — Design, Water, Electrical, Fiberoptic, etc.
- Safety — Rock Wall Mitigation
- Kitchen Rebuild, Fire Protection
- Building and Bathroom Remodels
phase 2: restore $22,300,000
- Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Construction
- Reimagined Pool and Infield
- Dorm and Cabins Remodels and Fire Protection
- Rock Wall Mitigation Continued
phase 3: renew $10,100,000
- Black Elk Remodel and Fire Protection
- Laundry Relocation
- Continued Dorm and Cabin Remodels and Fire Protection
- New "Wow" Ride/Activity
phase 4: refine $9,600,000
- Ogallala and Lookout Restoration and Remodel with Fire Suppression
- Lookout Retaining Wall
- Wastewater System Regulatory Updates
- Final Reopening Costs (Linens, Radios, Computers, Sports, Equipment, Boilers, Panic Software, Security Gates)
- Future Asset Protection
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
