Arrival and Departure
Plan to arrive between 5:00 and 6:30 PM on Friday, October 2nd. Check in at the Thomas Center (the yellow two-story building on the left when you enter camp) to receive your retreat schedule and lodging assignment. Supper will be available at the Dining Hall anytime between 5:30 and 6:45. Note: this meal will be drop in, not a traditional sit-down meal. Chapel will start at 7:00 PM.
Departure will be Sunday morning after our final chapel service--usually around 11 AM.
Departure will be Sunday morning after our final chapel service--usually around 11 AM.
What to Bring:
Bible, Notebook and Pen
Season-appropriate clothing
Hiking Boots or Study Walking Shoes
Bedding and Pillow (Sleeping Bags work best)
Toiletries and Towels
Flashlight
Your favorite sports team's tshirt
Spending Money for the Camp Store and Snack Shop*
Sporting Equipment**
*The Camp Store and Snack Shop is now able to take card payments!
Season-appropriate clothing
Hiking Boots or Study Walking Shoes
Bedding and Pillow (Sleeping Bags work best)
Toiletries and Towels
Flashlight
Your favorite sports team's tshirt
Spending Money for the Camp Store and Snack Shop*
Sporting Equipment**
*The Camp Store and Snack Shop is now able to take card payments!
Lodging
You’ll be staying in a heated cabin with twin-sized bunks. The cabin will be shared by several individuals. Private showers and restrooms are located in a separate building near your cabin.
Sports Dinner
We're changing it up! Leave your camo gear and lumberjack outfits at home, and instead, wear your favorite sports team's merch! Saturday evening we'll kick back and grill out for supper. Get ready for a chill evening of good food, some games, and great company.
Camp Activities
Fishing
This year, we are allowing catch and keep fishing! Any bass removed from the pond need to be at least 14 inches long. Any bluegills need to be at least 8 inches long. Please bring all your own fishing equipment including bait as we do not have anything here for sale. If you are planning on keeping any fish, you’ll need to bring whatever you need to clean your fish; and bring a cooler to keep them in. Fishing limits and rules will be enforced by our waterfront supervisor.
Gun Range
Failure to practice the safety regulations of the gun range will result in your immediate removal from that activity. No rapid fire is allowed at the range. All safety instructions must be followed by the range officers. We want every participant to have an enjoyable, safe time at every activity. Please bring your own firearms, ammunition, eye, and ear protection for the gun range. All calibers of rifles and pistols (within reason) are welcome! Exploding targets will be allowed this year. If you want to shoot an exploding binary target, please bring it with you to camp in its original sealed container. Targets will be placed at a safe distance by our gun range safety officers. Exploding targets will only be shot by the one who brought them.
Trap Shooting
If you’re wanting to participate at the trap range, bring your own shotgun, shells, eye protection, and ear protection. All clays will be provided for this activity. You are welcome to use or donate your own clays if you would like. Again, firearm safety and courtesy will be observed by all participants. Commands will be given by the range officers.
Archery
The archery range will be open again this year. If you have your own bows or crossbows and arrows you’d like to bring, you’re welcome to do that. We do have some archery equipment you’ll be welcome to use when the range is open. Commands and instruction will be given by the archery range officer.
BB Guns/Slingshots
Both BB Guns and Slingshots with ammo and safety glasses will be provided. If you’d like to bring your own BB, airsoft or pellet gun, or slingshot, you’re welcome to do that. If you bring your own gun or slingshot, please bring your own ammunition. If your gun makes a hole in a target at this range, you will need to take it down to the big gun range. Once again, all commands will be given by the range officer.
New Activities!
Be sure to check out the Driftless Doinks outdoor mini golf course located in Sunset Meadow! Other new activities include Pickleball (Basketball Court) and Arm Wrestling (Auditorium).
Bikes
Some people like to bring bikes to get around camp a little quicker. All bike riders must be wearing a helmet when riding—No Exceptions.
Chapel
Please Note: Attendance at all chapel sessions is required for all participants. Failure to attend chapel sessions may result in the forfeiture of your spot at camp without a refund.
This year, we are allowing catch and keep fishing! Any bass removed from the pond need to be at least 14 inches long. Any bluegills need to be at least 8 inches long. Please bring all your own fishing equipment including bait as we do not have anything here for sale. If you are planning on keeping any fish, you’ll need to bring whatever you need to clean your fish; and bring a cooler to keep them in. Fishing limits and rules will be enforced by our waterfront supervisor.
Gun Range
Failure to practice the safety regulations of the gun range will result in your immediate removal from that activity. No rapid fire is allowed at the range. All safety instructions must be followed by the range officers. We want every participant to have an enjoyable, safe time at every activity. Please bring your own firearms, ammunition, eye, and ear protection for the gun range. All calibers of rifles and pistols (within reason) are welcome! Exploding targets will be allowed this year. If you want to shoot an exploding binary target, please bring it with you to camp in its original sealed container. Targets will be placed at a safe distance by our gun range safety officers. Exploding targets will only be shot by the one who brought them.
Trap Shooting
If you’re wanting to participate at the trap range, bring your own shotgun, shells, eye protection, and ear protection. All clays will be provided for this activity. You are welcome to use or donate your own clays if you would like. Again, firearm safety and courtesy will be observed by all participants. Commands will be given by the range officers.
Archery
The archery range will be open again this year. If you have your own bows or crossbows and arrows you’d like to bring, you’re welcome to do that. We do have some archery equipment you’ll be welcome to use when the range is open. Commands and instruction will be given by the archery range officer.
BB Guns/Slingshots
Both BB Guns and Slingshots with ammo and safety glasses will be provided. If you’d like to bring your own BB, airsoft or pellet gun, or slingshot, you’re welcome to do that. If you bring your own gun or slingshot, please bring your own ammunition. If your gun makes a hole in a target at this range, you will need to take it down to the big gun range. Once again, all commands will be given by the range officer.
New Activities!
Be sure to check out the Driftless Doinks outdoor mini golf course located in Sunset Meadow! Other new activities include Pickleball (Basketball Court) and Arm Wrestling (Auditorium).
Bikes
Some people like to bring bikes to get around camp a little quicker. All bike riders must be wearing a helmet when riding—No Exceptions.
Chapel
Please Note: Attendance at all chapel sessions is required for all participants. Failure to attend chapel sessions may result in the forfeiture of your spot at camp without a refund.
**In all activities at camp, we require that respect and courtesy be practiced by all participants and spectators. Keep in mind that Trail Ridge is a tobacco, vape, alcohol, drug, and profanity-free environment. We require that all personal sporting equipment be kept locked and inaccessible to unauthorized users in your vehicle. You are liable for the care and security of all your personal belongings. Failure to comply with camp standards, range rules, safety guidelines and the like may result in your removal from Trail Ridge Camp property with no refund. We want this to be a positive, enjoyable experience for all in attendance, so please come with that mindset.
Support Trail Ridge
Many have mentioned their appreciation for the value of this retreat. Over the years we’ve had several guys ask if there’s any ways they can help with the cost of these retreats. Some have donated sporting clays, shotgun shells, milk, and even archery targets. Others have given financially to help those who may be struggling with the cost of registration.
Here’s a list of some things you may consider bringing to help keep costs low at events like this:
Sporting Clays, Archery Targets, 2% milk, coffee grounds (regular or decaf), hot chocolate mix packets, boxes of cereal, gun range targets (steel or self-healing), 30” Archery practice arrows, 20 ga. 2¾ target shells, napkins, toilet paper, kitchen paper towels
Sporting Clays, Archery Targets, 2% milk, coffee grounds (regular or decaf), hot chocolate mix packets, boxes of cereal, gun range targets (steel or self-healing), 30” Archery practice arrows, 20 ga. 2¾ target shells, napkins, toilet paper, kitchen paper towels
All items donated to Trail Ridge are tax deductible. For the food items, we ask that you contact us in advance to ensure we don’t have too much overage. At check-in make sure you ask to get a receipt for the items you are donating. Anything you are able to do can help make a big difference; but please don’t feel any obligation to give anything extra.
Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
We do our best to accommodate those with food allergies. If you let us know about an allergy on your registration form, we'll strive to provide a comparable meal options to fit your needs. All with special diets are encouraged to consider bringing some snacks along as our snack shop has limited allergy-friendly options.
If there are any updates to your dietary restrictions after you register, please let our office know.
If there are any updates to your dietary restrictions after you register, please let our office know.
Cancellation Policy
If you decide to cancel your reservation, please contact the camp office as soon as possible. If a refund is requested for a cancellation after the registration deadline (typically within a week and a half of the event) all but 20% of the registration fee will be refunded. Except in unforeseeable circumstances like inclement weather or sudden sickness, we are unable to refund any day of cancellations or no shows.