Ever wanted to learn survival skills from a Green Beret? Want to know what it takes to survive outdoors? Survivor Camp = Backwoods campouts + Advanced survival techniques + Dynamic team challenges. This camp is for both boy and girl adventure seekers and limited to a small number, so Reserve your slot today. WHO CAN … Continued

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The executive team is hard at work planning the upcoming retreat. The staff of Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been frozen in the 80’s and they need your help to get back to the present day! Come join us February 13-15 Register today

Register for the Winter Retreat Feb 13-15 and be one of the first to know what the summer camp theme for 2015 will be. Learn more about what to expect at this year’s Winter Retreat and make sure you Register soon!  

Dear Mothers, Please join us for the first ever Christmas Tea Party at Sally Mulready’s house.(sorry dad’s–we will have something special coming soon for you!) Come for a time of refreshment and hear from the heart of SFR co-founder Shirley Staires. There will also be a Q&A session with Executive Director, Ron Griffin to hear … Continued

    RSVP Online: http://bit.ly/falala2014 Join us for the second annual Family Christmas Party at SFR! Festivities will begin at 6:00pm with food, fun, photos, games, and more! Check out all the pictures from last year’s Fa-la-la 2013   Don’t miss out on the drawing for 1/2 off one session of summer camp 2015.

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 in scholarships. At an average camp price of $500, we would be able to provide 80 full scholarships or 100’s of partial scholarships to more campers next year than any other year in the history of Shepherd’s Fold. Make a One Time Gift Would you consider giving a gift to help … Continued

Elliott Yinger worked six summers at the Ranch from 2004 to 2009. During that time he was a counselor, the assistant camp director, Forerunner lead, Ranch Camp director and Furnace Director. He also lived at the Ranch with Clay and Lisa Staires from 2006 to 2009 in the Eagle’s Nest Program. He once mopped the … Continued

Watch the video and get your first look at the new Camp Director, Elliott Yinger.

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is accredited by the American Camp Association, the only nationwide organization that accredits all types of organized camps. ACA accreditation verifies that a camp has complied with up to 300 standards for health, safety, and program quality, which are recognized by courts of law and government regulators. ACA-accreditation standards cover all aspects of … Continued

Fall Retreat: Cocoa & Campfires As the winds get chilly and the leaves start changing. Make plans to save your spot at the Fall Retreat!. For this retreat, make sure you bring your best cowboy/cowgirl attire for the Fall Foldie Hoe-down. Dates: 11/7 – 11/9 Price: $100 Drop off time: 7pm // Pick Up: 1pm … Continued

Campsites and Natural Areas To minimize environmental impact on campsites and natural areas, the following procedures must be followed on all away-from-camp trips: ·         DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY: This involves routine inspections of your campsite for any trash or food items left behind. ·         LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND: This mainly pertains to nature hikes or … Continued

SFR Camp Goals and Outcomes To provide opportunities that stimulate the development of each camper’s self-esteem. Each camper will select her own activity during “free” time. Each camper will have the opportunity to participate in at least one activity to promote self-esteem, which could include low challenge course, high challenge course, or zip line. Campers … Continued

Personal Property Policies for Campers, Parents, Staff and Visitors Possession and Use of Alcohol and Drugs Under no circumstance are alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, illicit drugs, firearms, weapons of any kind, fireworks, or pets allowed on Shepherd’s Fold Ranch property at any time. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch reserves the right to search any person’s belongings if … Continued

Water Baptisms at SFR – an Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp WHAT? Baptisms at the cross (in the pool). WHY? Jesus was baptized in water (Mark 1:9). Baptism is a sign of surrendering our lives to follow Jesus ((Mark 16:16). WHEN? Day camp – Fridays at 4:00pm. Overnight camps – Saturdays at 11:00am. HOW? The invitation for … Continued

Here at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, worship is one of the most valued and important activities during our summer camp. Each day, time and prayer is given to selecting the songs that will be played that evening. Below is a list of the songs we sang this summer. It is not all-inclusive, but it is the … Continued

For nearly two years Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been pursuing accreditation with the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA is a community of professionals who have joined together to share their knowledge and experience so as to ensure the quality of camp programs across the world. According to their website, “ACA works to preserve, promote, and … Continued

Camp has only just finished, but we’re not slowing down! Our annual summer camp retreats are already on our calendar! Are they on yours?? Fall Retreat – November 7-9, 2014 Winter Retreat – February 13-15, 2015 Spring Retreat – April 2015 Now you may be asking “what are these summer camp retreats?!” These are three … Continued

Gosh there are SO MANY life lessons to be learned at summer camp. I have just completed my seventh summer here at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch! In 2008 & 2009 I served as a counselor, kitchen staff member, life guard, and store clerk. In 2010 I was one of two Treehouse Village Coordinators who ran the … Continued

“5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does … Continued

Spread the word! We are having an open meeting July 2nd! It will be a classic SFR night full of fun, friends and adventure. Make sure you arrive at 6pm to enjoy some WACKO led by the summer staff and stay for the activities through out the night. The Night Will Include: WACKO Worship and … Continued

Make sure you have all the right gear for your week at camp! Look at the hashtags below for reference to the daily shirt themes and pack your bags! #mericamonday #tanktoptuesday #wildlifewednesday #thunderupthursday #foldiefriday These as well as the hashtags below should be searchable on facebook, instagram and twitter so you can keep track of … Continued

*Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch hosts many Corporate Retreat groups and provides some great tips on Planning a Corporate Retreat.* This post was written by Daniel Roberts the Retreat Director and resident snake hunting expert. Planning a Retreat for your Office can seem like a daunting task, but fear not … Continued

At the 2014 Spring Retreat, the Summer Camp Director spoke on trust in the Lord, using Matthew 14:22-36 as the foundation. 1. Getting out of the boat involves risk & trust in someone or something. It was 3am so it was DARK, there was a massive storm with THUNDER and LIGHTNING and HUGE WINDS, which … Continued

A few weekends ago the Summer Leadership Team had a getaway retreat at Robber’s Cave and the Lord met with everyone one of us. I left refreshed and reminded how incredibly relaxing it is to take time and be still with the Lord. Sitting up on the top of the cave looking out over miles … Continued

This past weekend we introduced a new game to camp – 9-Square in the Air. It was a HUGE HIT. Campers played for over two hours and never got tired of it! 9-Square in the Air is based on the old school game of 4-Square, with only a two minor differences and two rules. You … Continued

Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is getting some new cabins! For the longest time, we have had Ranch Camp and Treehouse Village as our only lodging options. These have been and will continue to be incredible accommodations for our summer camp and guests but we have learned of the evolving … Continued

Last weekend we had 41 campers and 15 staff members at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch for our annual Spring Retreat. Let me tell you – we had a BLAST! The programming theme for the weekend was “Classic Camp”. Charlie and Brian (5-year and 7-year staff respectively) led all of the classic camp games like Big Frizz, … Continued

It’s that time again! SFR’s Spring Retreat will be hosted April 11-13, 2014. There is LIMITED SPACE so reserve yours today! Male camper beds filled up at the Winter Retreat so don’t wait! Check-in is at 7:00PM, Friday, April 11 and the Closing Ceremony is at 1:00PM, Sunday, April 13. The weekend is only $100 and … Continued

The Summer Camp Experience is one like no other. Time and time again, we hear stories from parents of how a week at summer camp has impacted their child in a grand way; that their camper encountered God in a way like never before; that their introverted camper made friends with someone whom they keep … Continued

Summer Camp is fast-approaching! Only 104 days until the best Christian Summer Camp in Oklahoma begins! Register for Day Camp, Treehouse Village, Ranch Camp, the Summit, or Forerunner. View the 2014 Dates & Rates View the 2014 Camp Descriptions View the 2014 Adventure Tracks Here’s How to Register: Click Register for Camp Log in (if … Continued

Summer Camp is one of the most fun things a person can participate in. For some, summer camp goes beyond one or two weeks in the summer. SFR’s Summer Leadership Team (SLT) is made up of 12 college students who have usually been involved with Shepherd’s Fold as campers, then have moved to staff and … Continued

*This post was written by Daniel Roberts, the Retreat Director at Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Youth Retreat Center Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. It does not reflect the opinions if Shepherd’s Fold, just his personal experience and opinion.* Ok, I want to provide a comprehensive review of this product and Home Depot’s customer service for any … Continued

Every year, Oral Robert’s University hosts various missional organizations for their week long Missions Festival. A couple of weeks ago, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch was one of 17 different organizations who were able to participate in ORU’s event. Over the course of only a couple days, we were able to share with hundreds of college students about … Continued

There are many summer camp options all across America, and Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is one of the best Oklahoma Christian summer camps in the world!  Our summer camp is located only 40 minutes north of downtown Tulsa and is filled with activities like no other camp! We offer night games, day games, morning encounters where … Continued

Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is getting some new cabins! As we have been a Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center for over 40 years, we have begun to learn who really uses SFR the best. From it’s inception we have been a kid’s summer camp and most of our … Continued

The Winter Retreat is this weekend and we are really excited about it! Below is very important information about the weekend. Please read it through. See you Friday! CHECK-IN is at 7:00PM Friday, Feb. 14  *Please DO NOT arrive before 7:00PM. Closing Ceremony is at 1:00PM (ONE O’CLOCK) Sunday, Feb. 16  (It will last approximately ten minutes.)   … Continued

Here at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch we do a lot of awesome things – worship God, make new friends, play games, and so much more! In this post, I’m going to focus on the “play games”-specfically: NIGHT GAMES. (These are games played at night.) Night games have become an expectation of campers here at Shepherd’s Fold … Continued

  This summer activity classes will work more like Adventure Tracks. In each track you will learn new skills such as primitive fire building, whittling, knot tying, tye-dye, and slingshotting to name a few! Your skills will build upon one another throughout the week. Sign up soon to ensure your spot in the Adventure Track … Continued

Great news! We are extending the Early Bird Discount dates through February 8th! If you missed out the first round, you still have time to take advantage of the $20 discount. Just visit our website at www.ShepherdsFoldRanch.com and click the “Sign Up for Camp” link on the right-hand side of the page.  Type in your … Continued

We encourage you to simply move to another session (at no additional cost) so your child can have the unforgettable experience of summer camp. However, we understand that things come up and you may need to cancel all together. To do so, please call us with this information at 918-263-3622. If you cancel: <> Before … Continued

The Furnace is a Summer Discipleship Training Program at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch Summer Camp and Retreat Center. It is a ten week program, beginning May 25 and lasting through July 31, 2014. We have been taking applications since August of 2013 and currently have 22 Furnace students enrolled for this summer’s program! There are another … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a member of the Christian Camp & Conference Association (CCCA). CCCA is an international organization that provides valuable resources for leaders in Christian camp/conference ministry, and for people seeking a Christian camping experience. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is located in the Ozark section of CCCA. Every year, SFR and other camp and … Continued

  Life is a journey. Journeys are meant to explore new territories.  This summer GO EXPLORE all that God has. We invite you to a summer or Exploration, Discovery and Adventure. Camp will be the most exciting thing you do all year and there is so many NEW things we will have to do. Whether … Continued

During the 2013 summer season, SFR hosted over 700 campers! That’s an increase of over 150 campers since 2012. Looking ahead to summer 2014, we are filled with anticipation for continued growth and a whole new level of fun! So much so that we are planning camp to the next level – new schedules, new … Continued

Summer Camp is fast-approaching and we are in full preparation for it! The Summer Leadership Team met at the end of December to kick-off summer 2014 and we will meet once per month from now until May. Then, on May 18, the Summer Leadership Team will arrive at Shepherd’s Fold and make months of planning … Continued

SFR Winter Retreat for the campers = Valentine’s Weekend for the parents! Parents – this is a deal you won’t want to pass up! We are hosting our Winter Retreat for campers February 14-16. This will be a great opportunity for campers to connect with God in the country, play awesome games, and enjoy time … Continued

Great News! Summer camp is right around the corner and we are ready for campers! This year’s theme is EXPLORE. We are focusing on getting outdoors and discovering the incredible greatness of our God and Creator. We know it seems early to be thinking about summer camp, but it isn’t! Camps have been filling up … Continued

On Friday the 13th, I (Hope Chitwood, the Camp Director at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch) said yes to the second most important decision I will ever make in my life: “Will you marry me?” I have been dating Andrew for over a year and last Friday night he took me on a date that changed our … Continued

This past weekend Shepherd’s Fold Ranch hosted the first-ever FA_LA_LA_LA_LA Christmas at the Fold. It was a huge success! Over 200 guests attended and we celebrated with Christmas festivities for over three hours. Activities included a hayride Christmas light tour, chili cook-off by the SFR Board of Directors, family photo booth, pine cone ornament craft … Continued

“Four score and seven years ago…” Many are familiar with the opening lines of the infamous Gettysburg Address. A couple of our very own Shepherd’s Fold Ranch summer campers were able to participate in a PBS show – Inside American Experience. The campers are featured in the video posted on the Public Broadcasting Station’s website. … Continued

We view baptism as “an outward expression of an inward change.” In Mark 1:9 Jesus was baptized, so we invite the campers to be baptized in water at the end of their camp week. **Baptisms are held after the Closing ceremony of camp at the cross in the pool.  If a camper decides they want … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is not affiliated with any particular  denomination; however we work with many churches and ministries throughout Oklahoma. A typical worship time at SFR Treehouse Village and Ranch Camp includes worship songs focused on God’s abounding love for us and our volunteer response of love back to Him. We primarily use a projector and … Continued

* Oklahoma Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch offers some great tips for movies to watch this Christmas. This is part two. Check out the first Ten Christmas Movies You Have To Watch. There are some goodies in the first bunch. If you just want to read what we have below I … Continued

Summer Camp has always been a place where life changing  decisions and lifelong relationships are made. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch Summer Camp was designed to facilitate these decisions and relationships by providing a place in the country where you could come and do business with God. Our messages at camp are centered on the invitation of … Continued

Where do the other tabs located in the main account page lead? Clicking on the person’s name directly – If you directly click on the person’s name, which is located on the main page, you will be directed to the “Person Detail” page. There is a “Person Detail” page for everyone listed in your UltraCamp account. … Continued

What is UltraCamp?  UltraCamp is a database that is used by many camping facilities to help with the registration and record keeping of their summer camping and retreat programs. All paperwork is digitally saved inside the UltraCamp account. How do I open up an UltraCamp account? Go to the home page on the Shepherd’s Fold … Continued

* Oklahoma Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch offers some great tips for movies to watch this Christmas For any good Christmas season– Christmas movies are essential. Movies are the stories of the current generation and when a story can elicit an emotion or expose a truth from God it is worth … Continued

Part Two, Oklahoma Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch provides some insight into their staffing structure in the Retreat Season.   In the first part of this two article series we introduced the full time staff here at SFR and talked about the vital role each of the takes in operating Shepherd’s Fold … Continued

Oklahoma Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch provides some insight into their staffing structure in the Retreat Season. Here at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch our most incredible asset as a business is our people. The staff here have always been the most amazing component to our success and we value them dearly. On this … Continued

Oral Roberts University is a Christian university located in Tulsa, Oklahoma at about 101st & Lewis. Every semester their Dance Ensemble hosts a dance concert open to the public. I personally attended last spring to watch one of our own summer staff members – Jessica Collier – perform in the concert. She did a wonderful … Continued

*Oklahoma Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch  offers great discounts for Church Retreats in the winter.* Things sure slow down when winter hits. We are looking forward to an exciting one considering we are building some new cabins, hiring a new staff member, hosting an incredible Christmas party and facilitating a few … Continued

*Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch host numerous groups throughout the years and has a little insight on forgotten things. Got a church retreat coming up? Well maybe this is your first attempt at planning something and if so you should read these articles on Planning A Youth Retreat. This short piece … Continued

Community is a beautiful thing! Jesus simply shared life with people, meaning He lived alongside them. Through that, He made disciples. That’s my goal! Monday, November 18 I hosted the first going-to-be-a-monthly dinner at my house! I invited about 20 college ladies – some being SFR summer staff, some not. A total of 6 ladies … Continued

The Furnace is s a 10 week discipleship training program at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, which is a Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center. The Furnace students staff the summer camp. The Furnace involves on the job training in servant leadership, as well as mentorship and bible training while preparing you for life after college. The Furnace … Continued

Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center is an incredible place for Bird Watchers in Oklahoma. We have almost 90 acres of beautiful forest that is largely untouched by human hands. There has been some oil companies that run pipe and we use some hiking trials, but it is largely undisturbed. As our mission is … Continued

Oklahoma Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch helps Church Retreats facilitate Silent Retreats. In the stillness, you are there. We definitely talk about the spiritual discipline but, for most it is difficult to implement. Why is this? For most, their lives are so filled with distractions and activity the idea of quiet … Continued

At the Fall Retreat this past weekend I gave every camper a square piece of paper and we each made a snowflake. Every single one was hand-crafted, uniquely designed, and beautiful – just like each of the campers who created them. No two snowflakes were exactly the same. Each had its own design, yet each … Continued

Please click to use our secure donation form.    Dear Shepherd’s Fold Family & Friends, As we enter in to our second year of The Don Staires Scholarship Fund, I would like to take a moment to share the impact of your donations during last year’s scholarship drive and also impress on you the overwhelming need … Continued

  Let us know you are coming! Invitation   Have you ever wanted to see Shepherd’s Fold blanketed in Christmas lights and celebrating holiday festivities? Then make sure and bring your family out the Fa-la-la Christmas Fun at the Fold! What is the Fa-la-la? A FREE night of Christmas celebration brought to you by the friends and family at Shepherd’s … Continued

Over the past several weeks I read the book Love Does by Bob Goff. It has been a fun read, and life-changing. In his book, Goff tells stories of his life and offers a whole new way of life on following Jesus. His presentation of his Big Ideas is simple and exciting. The basic underlying … Continued

Ever wanted to see Shepherd’s Fold blanketed in Christmas lights and holiday cheer? Well then make sure and bring your family out  the Fa-la-la Christmas Fun at the Fold! What is the Fa-la-la? A FREE night of Christmas celebration brought to you by the friends and family of Shepherd’s Fold. When is the Fa-la-la? December 14th; 5:00pm – 830pm … Continued

I have the best friends. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has a yearly event called the Fall Retreat. It’s where campers from the Summer return to Camp for a weekend of super fun games, heavenly worship, and reconnecting friendships. I had a parent call me today. Her daughter is signed up to attend the retreat and she … Continued

Tips for Planning a Bang Up Youth Retreat Part 1 Part 2 Make sure you have read part one and two that are linked above. They have some good stuff in them. I  know because I wrote them. 🙂 But, just because you are nice and I like you I can sum up what we … Continued

If you are reading this blog chances are you are looking for help planning a Youth Retreat.  Also if you are reading this, make sure you have read the first part of it that covers some initial questions. Plan A Theme When you have your location, date and volunteers lined out for your retreat it … Continued

The Fall Retreat is this weekend (November 8-10, 2013). Here at Shepherd’s Fold, camp has been being done for over forty years. In that time, things have changed and grown. The schedule has developed into a six day, as many hours as we can pack in, super fun piece of paper that comes to life. … Continued

At the end of the 2013 Summer Camp season, the Summer Camp Staff recorded short devotional videos for the campers. We send them out every Tuesday. They are called “Weekly Word from the Fold”. This week Jessica Collier, a Summer Staff Member and Student at Oral Roberts University, is sharing on Boldness. Proverbs 28:1 “The … Continued

Summer Camp is one of the best experiences in all the world! I suppose I am a bit biased since it’s my job. SO check out the testimonies below from the campers themselves! “At first, I believed in God, but I didn’t have a relationship with Him. SFR helped me to get a good relationship … Continued

Have you found your self in a conundrum where you are responsible for planning a youth retreat? Maybe you are the youth pastor, a volunteer or just a really involved parent. Either way you probably have lots of things to do and planning a retreat may be a terrifying task! Well, let me ease your … Continued

Going to Summer Camp is a BIG DEAL! It is great fun, full of new friends and experiences that just are not the same anywhere else. Every summer we have what we like to call “First Time Campers” – those who have never been to camp before. Many times this is the first time away … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a place in the country where people can encounter the fullness of God. Every evening during Summer Camp, all of camp attends a Night Encounter – AKA worship and an age-appropriate Bible Teaching. Both worship and the Bible Teachings are typically led by one of our Summer Leadership Team or a … Continued

*Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a fantastic place to have your next Church Retreat.* Family Cookout This evening a family will be arriving to have a small family cookout down in Brigg’s Park. Their evening will be spent talking, laughing, grilling, having a campfire, roasting marshmallows and just enjoying … Continued

Over the past couple of weeks, I have written a series of posts, each one focusing on one of SFR’s seven Guiding Principles. Be sure to check out each one here – Christ-Centered, Discipleship, Fun & Adventure, Relationship, Stewardship, and Unity. Today’s post will cover the last of our seven Guiding Principles: Service. Shepherd’s Fold … Continued

The Best Christian Summer Camp in Oklahoma is directed by seven Guiding Principles. I have posted blogs on five of the seven so far – here is number six! (You can read the blogs on Unity, Discipleship, Relationship, Stewardship, and Fun & Adventure by clicking on any one of the words.) Today’s topic is Christ-Centered. … Continued

Youth Group Retreats *Shepherd’s Fold Ranch operates as a Christian summer camp and retreat center just outside of Tulsa Oklahoma and is proud to host groups like Arrow Heights Baptist Church for their annual #Breakinfree retreat.* The Value of Fall Retreats Retreats, any time of the year, are important to include in your schedule but … Continued

Over the past couple of weeks I have made several posts, each focusing on one of the seven Guiding Principles by which Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, the Best Christian Summer Camp in Oklahoma, directs the organization. Be sure to check out the blogs on Unity, Discipleship, Relationship, and Stewardship. Today’s topic is Fun & Adventure! Shepherd’s … Continued

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This is post #4 of this series…The Seven Guiding Principles of Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. The first three are: Relationship, Stewardship, and Discipleship. Be sure to check those out. Today’s post is Unity. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch will maintain a unity that reveals to people that God loves them and sent His Son to die for them.  … Continued

This is post number three of seven. The first was about Relationship and the second was about Stewardship. Another of the seven Guiding Principles that leads our organization is Discipleship. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch will equip believers to walk in a confident relationship with God.  SFR implements this Guiding Principle in many ways. A couple of … Continued

Plan the Perfect Christian College Group Retreat Are you in charge of a college or Young Adult Group? Are looking to do something that will build community within your group or searching for a fun activity that gives you time away as a group to grow in deeper relationship and have some fun? If so … Continued

I started a series of posts a few days ago about the seven Guiding Principles by which Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is led. The first post was on Relationship. It’s been a few days, but here’s post number two, focusing on Stewardship. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch will Steward our business and finances with integrity and transparency. This … Continued

Tulsa Church Retreats * Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch host numerous groups an church retreats.* The sun was out, there was a brisk wind and the weather was perfect for a Fall Retreat when The Tulsa Boiler Room pulled into Shepherd’s Fold Ranch for their annual prayer retreat.  The Tulsa … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch an Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and retreat center located just north of Tulsa, Oklahoma and as long as written by Daniel Roberts, our retreat director and marketing manager. Last weekend was a great time to have a retreat.  Christian Education Alliance knew that, and planned for a great weekend. CEA- if you … Continued

*Shepherd’s Fold Ranch an Oklahoma Christian summer camp and retreat center located just north of Tulsa, Oklahoma and as long as written by Daniel Roberts, our retreat director and marketing manager.*               As a year round Christian summer camp and retreat center we’re always having groups come visit and … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, the Coolest Summer Camp in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Area, has Seven Guiding Principles by which the organization is led. The next seven posts will each focus on one of the guiding principles – what it is and a few ways it is carried out at SFR. Today the focus is Relationship. Shepherd’s … Continued

One of the most Frequently Asked Questions of Summer Camps is “How can I connect with my camper while they are at camp?” so Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has implemented several connection points for parents and campers during their week apart. There are several options for parents to send sweet notes to their campers, and there … Continued

* Shepherd’s Fold Ranch a Top Retreat Place had the privilege of hosting some students from Regent Preparatory School in Tulsa. Overview Regent Preparatory has been exploding in growth the past few years and operates as one of the top schools in Tulsa. Many families from Regent send their children to our Summer Camps each year … Continued

Day Campers spend the majority of each camp day at Briggs Park – a centrally located camp area complete with playground equipment, sand pit, volleyball court, basketball court, bathroom facilities, and a covered pavilion with picnic tables. They travel to the dining hall, pool, and pond for meals and swimming, respectively. Treehouse Village cabins are … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch offers several overnight camp options for 2nd– 12th grade campers, with a few overlaps so campers can choose which camp fits them best in their transition seasons. 2nd-7th grade campers get to experience camp at Treehouse Village. We offer four full-week sessions (Sun.-Sat.) and two mini-week sessions (Sun.-Wed. & Wed.-Sat.). 7th-10th grade … Continued

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* Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, on of the Best  Retreat Centers in Oklahoma, has the privilege of hosting the Younglife leaders from Norman, Oklahoma while they plan and grow as a team. Overview Younglife in Norman is led by the famous Scott Henigan (who is an SFR alumni) and we are honored to be the place … Continued

There are three sessions of Day Camp this summer (2014). Check-in is at 9AM each day, and pick-up is at 4PM. Day Camp is only $175 per camper, and we do offer a shuttle for campers coming from Tulsa for an additional $80. The shuttle departs from LaFortune Park on 58th and Yale at 8AM Monday through … Continued

* Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, a fantastic Retreat Center in Oklahoma, has the privilege of hosting Bridgeway Church from Oklahoma City each year for their retreat of the families who lead their childrens’ ministry. The team from Bridgeway usually visits Shepherd’s Fold at least twice in the summer. Once for our amazing Christian kid’s summer camp … Continued

At Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, we desire to be place in the country where people can do business with God, and our summer camp schedule is structured around just that. By keeping our focus simple, we provide an environment for campers, staff, and visitors to encounter the fullness of God out in the country. There are … Continued

Oklahoma Christian camp and retreat center Shepherd’s Fold Ranch hosted a work week with Truman State University students. Most non profits and campgrounds have facility and  development needs that can seem insurmountable through daily operations. It was such a blessing when 200 STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS showed up for a week of solid, hard work. They accomplished … Continued

*As a Year Round Retreat Venue, Shepherd’s Fold hosts a variety of retreat groups. Union high school is a nationally known school for their successful sports and academic programs, but little may be known about their theatre department. Troy Powell and Jessica Branston are the wonderful instructors for the students in 9-12th grade and have … Continued

Camp is one of those places that silly phrases are created. We have a list of phrases, acronyms, and random words with fun meanings so I thought I’d share a few of those with you from SFR. “Circle Up” is one of the camper’s favorite phrases here at SFR. Each morning we gather around the … Continued

Camp dates are set for the 2014 season and as we are preparing the curriculum and activities, we have made some changes to the grades for each camp! (Remember that the grade your camper is entering next fall is the grade used to register them for camp.) Day Camp will remain the same, being offered … Continued

Summer camp at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a really fun place for kids—they love the country setting where they can run and play without the distractions of city life. There are fun things to do throughout their entire day including hiking through the woods, swimming in the pool and pond, shooting bows and arrows during … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center in northeast Oklahoma. It is our mission to provide an environment for people to encounter the fullness of God. We do that through worship and bible-based curriculum, as well as teaching the campers how to have a personal quiet time and giving them daily … Continued

One of the most frequently asked questions and camp determining factors of choosing a camp is – “What is the cost of camp?” To attend one session (Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning) of camp at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is about $565 for an overnight camp and $150 for day camp. This price is all-inclusive for … Continued

Hi! My name is Hope Chitwood (on the left in the photo) and this will be my third year serving as the Camp Director at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. My journey at SFR began in 2008, when I joined the Furnace (SFR’s summer discipleship program) and served as a counselor for Treehouse Village, Western Camp, K-Staff … Continued

  Register for the Fall Retreat Camp ended almost two months ago and we can’t quite stand it – SO we’re REALLY looking forward to our Fall Retreat November 8-10! Send your kiddos back to the Ranch for a weekend loaded with camp – staff, games, worship, food, and a new t-shirt! It’s a weekend … Continued

Being a counselor at a summer camp can strengthen your resume beyond “babysitter”. While counselors are investing in children’s lives and ensuring their safety and fun, they are also gaining the opportunity to fine-tune their critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity skills – skills that the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has defined as “Learning and Innovation … Continued

Tell us your favorite memory from the summer at info@sfrcamps.com and you could see it here on the Shepherd’s Fold Ranch blog site! Here are some ideas you could include in your stories: What you learned Favorite counselors Memories you’ll never forget Feel free to include a photo with your story! Stay connected with SFR … Continued

At the end of the summer, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch summer staff members spent some time recording encouraging words that the Lord laid on their hearts throughout the summer. We’re excited to post weekly and share them with you! This week, Luke Kittinger will share some insight on love from Matthew 22 and 1 Corinthians 13. … Continued

Campers leave camp with all sorts of memories – food, games, encounters with the Lord, and friendships they’ve formed, just to name a few. The relationships they begin at camp have the aptitude to last a lifetime, impacting the camper’s life forever. Having camp friends is fun and wonderful for campers, but also important to … Continued

According to the American Camp Associtaion, “One of the greatest treasures of a camp experience is the bond formed between campers and their counselors. Not only do campers receive a bounty of fun times and memories with their favorite counselor, but they also take steps on a developmental path that leads to a healthy, happy … Continued

Currently Shepherd’s Fold Ranch uses CampBrain, a company that builds camp software and online registration systems, for our online camp registration. This is a huge improvement from a couple of years ago, but it is about to get even better! CampBrain is launching the BigBrain, which will make the online system even more user-friendly.  Here’s … Continued

At Shepherd’s Fold, we LOVE journaling. It is a great way to keep track of your journey with the Lord. It provides a way to look back and see all that the Lord has done in your life, all that He has said to you personally, remind you of the people He has brought to … Continued

You asked for it and here it is: Weekly encouragements and devotions from SFR 2013 Staff! Be sure to check in each week and let us know what you like. Oklahoma Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has the most amazing staff and they want to share a word of encouragement with … Continued

2013 just finished, but we are already prepared for summer camp 2014!! Here are the dates:  SUMMER CAMP Our Summer Camps are designed to accomplish these goals: Create healthy and positive experiences outdoors. Provide space and time for spiritual and relational growth. Train up campers to love God and love people as they develop. Protect the … Continued

YOU COULD BE THE WINNER OF 1/2 OFF ONE SESSION OF CAMP NEXT SUMMER!! Summer camp 2013 has officially ended, and we want to know what you think. Complete the survey no later than October 1 and you will be registered to win HALF OFF one week of camp for summer 2014!  Take the 2013 … Continued

Thanks to Nikki Bell, one of SFR’s rockin’ board members, we are able to enjoy home-grown vegetables! When the group of 180 came from Truman State University’s Campus Christian Fellowship back in March, under Nikki’s direction, they assembled together two giant vegetable gardens and filled them with dirt. Two months later when the weather was … Continued

For over 15 years, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been hosting camps for Saint Francis Health System. This summer was no different – between the two camps SFR hosted for SFHS, there were about 90 campers in attendance. CHAMP Camp, the camp for children with heart abnormalities, and Camp OK Corral, the camp for cancer survivors, … Continued

One of our favorite things to do during summer camp is flying over the pond down the zip line! It’s a really fun way to conquer your fear of heights or simply view the world from a different perspective. The 2013 camping season has just ended, but we are already preparing for summer 2014! SFR … Continued

This summer we were blessed with the opportunity to partner with the Laura Dester Children’s Center in Tulsa, enabling 12 campers to attend camp at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. LDCC is a short-term emergency care facility for use while child welfare specialists conduct investigations into alleged abuse and neglect and to hold children while staff members … Continued

Summer Camp off-season retreats are the place to be and we’ve already got them on the calendar for next year! Fall Retreat – November 8-10, 2013 Winter Retreat – February 14-16, 2014 Spring Retreat – April 11-13, 2014 These retreats are the perfect opportunity to stay connected with Shepherd’s Fold and all of your camp … Continued

During the 2013 camping season, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch experienced growth like never seen before! Over 200 additional campers attended from the 2012 camping season. We are so thankful for the Lord’s provision and endless blessings! Many efforts were extended to make camp the best that it could be. About 200 students from the Campus Christian … Continued

Several of you have been asking and here it is!! Below is a compilation of summer worship songs, complete with YouTube links! The list is not all-inclusive, as we ventured out as the Holy Spirit led. He Brought Me to His Banqueting Table (Kevin Prosch) Just One Drop (Jonathan Helser) We Have Come (Will Reagan) … Continued

Join the Griffin’s on the second Sunday of the month for social, supper, and scripture from 4pm to 8pm. 4p. Social Time (Livin’ La Vida Ranch) 5p. Supper (Home cooked Deliciousness) 6p. Scripture and More Social Time (Where the Real Party Is) 8p. See ya! (Now y’all come back now ya hear!) The first Second … Continued

Journaling: WHAT is it? A tool to record your expressions and interpretations of life. It’s also a way to chronicle your life. Everyone has a story! This is yours. WHY Journal?  It is a way to examine your path. “This is how I’m interpreting my life right now.” An unexamined life is not worth living. … Continued

HOW do we lead morning encounters? We first gather as a group to receive instruction, then break up individually to process through instruction (“what” we’re going to do).  This instruction includes the “mode” by which we are going to encounter God (nature, art, scripture, silence, prayer).  It also includes instruction on how to use this … Continued

WHY do we do Morning Encounters? What is our purpose for the morning encounter? Where we spend our time, talent, and treasure indicates what is important to us. Personal time with the Lord each day reveals our priorities in life. Also, by spending quality time with the Lord, we get to better know His character … Continued

WHAT do we do?  At SFR, we provide a model for our campers on how to encounter the Lord through nature, scripture, art, silence, and prayer. The focus of a morning encounter is for campers to take ownership of their relationship with Jesus. The leader is a facilitator rather than a teacher – he/she provides … Continued

Your child’s summer camp experience was captured on camera this summer! Over the summer thousands of photos were taken in hopes that parents would get to share in their child’s camp life. Each week, we burned hundreds of photos onto a CD and offered them to parents at the Closing Ceremony for only $15! If … Continued

Oklahoma Christian Retreat Center Shepherd’s Fold Ranch The calendar is filling up fast for the fall! Call the office to save your spot today! Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a great Christian retreat center to host your next retreat. We host all kinds of groups ranging from church retreats, youth groups, sports teams, school clubs, homeschool … Continued

Continuing the Conversation Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”   Shepherd’s Fold Ranch’s (SFR) summer teaching theme is for the entire camp. We believe that the unity in the … Continued

Continuing the Conversation  Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”  Shepherd’s Fold Ranch’s (SFR) summer teaching theme is for the entire camp. We believe that the unity in the theme … Continued

Continuing the Conversation Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”   Shepherd’s Fold Ranch’s (SFR) summer teaching theme is for the entire camp. We believe that the unity in the … Continued

Continuing the Conversation Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”   Shepherd’s Fold Ranch’s (SFR) summer teaching theme is for the entire camp. We believe that the unity in the … Continued

Celebration starts at 6pm. There will be WACKO, worship, night encounter, fireworks over the pond and a special performance by Brooke Williams. Also, the Camp Store will be open for snacks and SFR goodies. Call the office or email us if you have any questions!

Continuing the Conversation Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Shepherd’s Fold Ranch’s (SFR) summer teaching theme is for the entire camp. We believe that the unity in the theme … Continued

Five great tips on How To Pick A Great Retreat Center, because you know you want to know. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a fantastic Tulsa Retreat Venue and as the Retreat Director out here, I would like to offer five great tips to help you in picking the right Retreat Center in Oklahoma. With all … Continued

GreatSchools wrote an article discussing ten questions you should consider when choosing a summer camp for your child. In the article, the GreatSchools staff mention the American Camp Association, which is community of camp professionals who, for 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs.   … Continued

 GreatSchools wrote an article discussing ten questions you should consider when choosing a summer camp for your child. In the article, the GreatSchools staff mention the American Camp Association, which is community of camp professionals who, for 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Shepherd’s … Continued

GreatSchools wrote an article discussing ten questions you should consider when choosing a summer camp for your child. In the article, the GreatSchools staff mention the American Camp Association, which is community of camp professionals who, for 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Shepherd’s … Continued

GreatSchools wrote an article discussing ten questions you should consider when choosing a summer camp for your child. In the article, the GreatSchools staff mention the American Camp Association, which is community of camp professionals who, for 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Shepherd’s … Continued

GreatSchools wrote an article discussing ten questions you should consider when choosing a summer camp for your child. In the article, the GreatSchools staff mention the American Camp Association, which is community of camp professionals who, for 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Shepherd’s … Continued

It’s almost time to pack the bags for camp!  SFR will provide each camper with a camp t-shirt, backpack, and water bottle. Here’s what you want to make sure you get in your child’s suitcase: Clothing: Long pants (for horse riding or cool days) Shorts (must be as close to fingertip length as possible) Skirts/ Dresses … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch strives to provide above average camp food. We like to eat, and we like to eat tasty foods! Our meals are prepared in the kitchen by our lovely cooks who have been at SFR for a number of years. Breakfast is served at 8am each day. At the most important meal of … Continued

The American Camping Association posted an article titled “What Parents Want to Know that Camp Counselors Should Know”. The article focuses on five major areas of camp that parents have questions about. I have been walking through each section of ACA’s post and answering the questions for Shepherd’s Fold. The first three posts go over … Continued

The American Camping Association posted an article titled “What Parents Want to Know that Camp Counselors Should Know”. The article focuses on five major areas of camp that parents have questions about. I have been walking through each section of ACA’s post and answering the questions for Shepherd’s Fold. The first three posts go over … Continued

Treehouse Village (THV) Mini-Week was created several years ago for campers (and parents) who are not quite ready for a full week of camp. THV Mini-Week was such a success that last year (2012) we added a second mini-week. The Lord blessed us with such growth that both mini-weeks completely filled up! Due to the … Continued

The American Camping Association posted an article titled “What Parents Want to Know that Camp Counselors Should Know”. The article focuses on five major areas of camp that parents have questions about. I have been walking through each section of ACA’s post and answering the questions for Shepherd’s Fold. The first three posts go over … Continued

The American Camping Association posted an article titled “What Parents Want to Know that Camp Counselors Should Know”. The article focuses on five major areas of camp that parents have questions about. I have been walking through each section of ACA’s post and answering the questions for Shepherd’s Fold. The first three posts go over … Continued

The American Camping Association posted an article titled “What Parents Want to Know that Camp Counselors Should Know”. The article focuses on five major areas of camp that parents have questions about. I have been walking through each section of ACA’s post and answering the questions for Shepherd’s Fold. The first three posts go over … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been the Church Retreat Center of choice for churches since 1972. Summer camp is here. In less than a month this place will be buzzing with activity and it will be all we can do to keep up, so I wanted to write about the opportunity for retreats after summer camp. … Continued

CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION Greetings from the Fold, Here we go, summer 2013 is rapidly approaching. We are busy preparing to make this the most incredible summer in the history of SFR, and you can help! Last year we initiated the Don Staires Scholarship Fund and challenged you to give above your normal amount by adding matching … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch offers great spring retreat planning ideas for any youth group, church group, sports team or school group. Call the office to reserve a spot for your group today! 918-263-3622 www.shepherdsfoldranch.com It is that time of year again. The time when the color returns, the temperature warms up and people begin to itch … Continued

Oklahoma Christian camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is having their Spring Retreat April 12-14th 2013.  Register for the Spring Retreat!

  (Board members not pictured: Chris McIntire)   We are so blessed by our board of directors for 2013. Board member bios and individual pictures are here.

Here is the link to the facebook promotion.   Your picture must include this in the description: “Like this page so I can win a free week of summer camp at my favorite camp, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch! If I am the first one to get 5,000 likes I win a free week this summer. Check out … Continued

How To Plan A Great Retreat by Daniel Roberts: Shepherd’s Fold Ranch Christian Camp and Retreat Center We live in Oklahoma. In Oklahoma the weather pays no respect to “what season” it is. Today for example is January 28 and it is 65 degrees and sunny outside. Roy Rogers once said, “if you don’t like … Continued

Today is section 3 of SFR addressing the American Camping Association’s five major questions that parents want to know. Be sure to check out our posts on Staff Qualifications and Camper Health and Safety! Section 3: Technology and Opportunities for Communication with Children We understand that being away from your child for an entire week can be difficult, so we … Continued

The American Camping Association did a study and found that there are five major questions parents want answered before sending their children to camp. In my last post, I addressed the question concerning staff qualifications. If you haven’t gotten a chance to read it, you can find the post on our Media Page, under Blogs. … Continued

The American Camping Association posted an article called “What Parents Want to Know that Camp Counselors Should Know”, by Karla A. Henderson, Kelly McFadden, and M. Deborah Bialescki. In this article, they address five major questions that parents want answered before sending their children to camp. These are very valid questions and I am going … Continued

Exciting news—Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is currently going through great lengths to complete the process of becoming accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA)! Our hope is to be accredited by June 2013. We have submitted our application, paid our dues, and are awaiting a visit from the American Camping Association to do our evaluation! Once … Continued

Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is wonderful place to have a retreat and connect with the source of rest. The world around us is screaming, “GO GO GO!” all the time and most of our jobs are evaluated by how much do. Yet the more we do and the more we … Continued

It’s time to sign up for camp again! If you register by January 31 (3 weeks), you can take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Discount ($20 off each camper). Registering is really simple. All you need to do is click the ‘Camp Registration 2013’ on the right hand side of our HOME PAGE, login, … Continued

Things that happen when no one is here to see it… So as you may know, between the months of August and May, Daniel, Ron, and I are the only ones in the office at Shepherd’s Fold. Like in the summer, the fun never stops. The office is almost constantly filled with laughter, and I love … Continued

I want to tell you what a blessing this has been that Ron had called me and blessed me with a scholarship for my child to attend camp this past summer. There is no way I would have been able to let him go until this happened. He talked so much about the camp and … Continued

Hey there SFR Family! I hope this finds you well! We’ve been busy here at the Fold. Even more restoration projects are underway and the dates for next summer (2013) are set! You might notice the dates look a little different… AWESOME NEWS!!— After reviewing the parent feedback we received from our end of summer … Continued

Oklahoma Christian Camp and Retreat Center Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been busy at work this fall and winter. Along side hosting numerous types and sizes of retreats we have had some major work going on in some of our facilities. We are blessed to have the skill and servant heart of Mr. Boggs to work … Continued

As we are coming to the conclusion of our 40th year, we are excited to be rolling out the Don Staires Scholarship Fund. This fund is dedicated to Don, who along with his wife Shirley, listened to the voice of the Lord and founded Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. One thing about Don was that he would always look … Continued

November 2012 Dear Shepherd’s Fold Friends and Family, Greetings from the Ranch. What an amazing year we have had! We saw increases in campers, retreats, staff, and impact. The Lord is continuing to bless this ministry and we are more determined than ever to increase our ministry to change more hearts to the Lord. I … Continued

Winter Retreat is February 15-17, 2013! It’s going to be a lot of fun with campers and staff returning from last summer to celebrate Jesus, play games, and enjoy friendships made! Space is limited so be sure to sign up today. Cost is only $100, which includes 2 nights of lodging, a snack on Friday night, 5 meals, … Continued

Abigail C Testimony   “I love Shepherd’s Fold and its culture; it has really become my home. This week I have grown as a leader and in my relationship with God. I hope to be on staff next year as a Furnace student.” Abigail C., 12th grade         *This camper testimony was … Continued

Zach H Testimony   “I came to SFR this summer completely disconnected from church and from God. Through [Lauren] and Clay’s teaching, I’ve become on fire for the Lord and understand how to keep that fire burning.” –Zach H.         *This camper testimony was one of many posted by the Retreat Director … Continued

Lauren M Testimony “This week I was really focusing on my relationship with my dad. It hasn’t been very good and I was really worrying about it. Then at camp through everything, God made me realize that God is m heavenly father and I never have to worry again.” –Lauren M., 11th grade     … Continued

Emily K – Camper Testimony “This week was AMAZING! I love The Fold so much! God taught me that even though my parents are running the race with me of life, they aren’t running the same journey I am and that they aren’t perfect and my relationship with the Lord isn’t determined by theirs with … Continued

Click the link below to view the 2012 FALL NEWSLETTER Exciting things have been going on at the Ranch since summer camp!

Tips For Planning A Great Retreat Do you want to have the best retreat ever? Are you looking for something that will bond your group, afford you time to cast vision, have a blast together and experience new depths of God’s love? If so you need a retreat. Planning a retreat can seem like an … Continued

Are you ready to be back at the Fold?! Sign up for the Fall Retreat today! Space is limited and filling up quickly! The Fall Retreat is a great place to connect with the Lord and stay connected with the staff and campers from the summer! November 2-4 will be filled with SFR’s EPIC night … Continued

  Shirley Staires with Mentoring Women Ministry ~ is extending an Invitation to an Autumn Rest and Relaxation Retreat at SHEPHERD’S FOLD RANCH on October 26-27 for Women/Girls Age 12 and older. Life demands are great today and the holidays are fast approaching. Give yourself freedom to come away to a quiet place and seek the … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been a place called home since 1972. Throughout the years we continually strived to provide the best service and accommodations to any and all guests. We love serving the body of Christ all throughout Northeastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas and yes even the great state of Kansas. By doing what we love for 40 … Continued

3 Reasons Why You Will Love Camping With SFR *This article was written and posted by Tulsa Camp Counselor – Hope Chitwood Every year we have hundreds of kids attend Shepherd’s Fold Ranch in Avant, Oklahoma. As the kids arrive we are always excited to see them to witness first-hand the great works that God … Continued

Yesterday was a blast. This winter we are overhauling the THV Clubhouse, the Dining Halls and couple other spots. Here are a couple pictures of the work that is happening as well as a shot of our new paddleboats! Lake Shiloh will never be used the same again. Just imagine all the great pond games … Continued

Out here at the Ranch I have the privilege of working under a good man of God who values personal and spiritual development. Recently we had a conversation where he invited me to start going to a meeting call The Journey every other Tuesday at The Church at Midtown. As of late- I have not been very disciplined in … Continued

“What I see is telling me I’m going crazy, but what is real says God’s still on His throne. What I need is to remember one thing—that the Lord of the gentle breeze is Lord of the rough and tumble and He is King of the Jungle, yes He is.” (King of the Jungle, Steven … Continued

      We have been busy this Fall booking retreats, spending time on our website, meeting new people and investing time developing our strategy to be good stewards of what the Lord has handed us. A large part of our focus has recently been on facility renovation and grounds evaluation. The vision of Shepherd’s Fold … Continued

I LOVE receiving letters in the mail! It’s always a surprise and it’s a little reminder that I’m being thought of somewhere in the world. Several days ago I received a letter from one of my very first campers!! I was SO EXCITED! I opened it up as soon as I got back to my … Continued

Tucker (my dog and best friend) has been missing since late Monday night. Needless to say, there have been many tears shed in the past two days. I’ve been praying for his return, as have many of my friends. I am still hopeful that Tucker will come home soon, even though sometimes it feels like … Continued

Hey guys! The summer is gone, but things are still happening here at the Fold!! We’re counting down the days until campers are back. Only 59 days until the Fall Retreat! We can’t wait to have everyone back at the Fold for a fun weekend of games, hanging out, silliness, and worship! The weekend is going … Continued

  So today on this lovely Labor day Shepherd’s Fold Ranch just said farewell to the Sewell Family Reunion. It was great having this crew here. They came from all over the Midwest and have been having family reunions since 1982! They came and played softball, did some archery, rode the zipline, had a talent show and just spent time as … Continued

I love my job. If you know me very well you know I value Shepherd’s Fold Ranch very deeply and am so excited to be the Retreat Director here. Hosting Retreats for different churches and schools last month was such a great experience and I believe we started the learning journey to become experts of our Retreat … Continued

I have the sweetest dog anyone could ever ask for. He always greets me at the door with lots of kisses, no matter how long I’ve been gone. When it storms, he snuggles really close to me. He follows me everywhere—even to the barn where there are 10 animals that are a great deal larger … Continued

Do you ever have days where you just want to be a grumpy bear? Or those days where your own words come back to you? August 31, 2012… My air conditioning didn’t work all night. Because it was so hot, I was basically awake until 5:30 this morning. When I finally got to sleep, an … Continued

It is that time of year for a fall retreat!. The time when you have your team retreat, leadership retreat, corporate retreat, youth retreat, church retreat, or any other kind of retreat you can think of. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch a Christian retreat and camp just north of Tulsa in Avant, Northeastern Oklahoma is here to … Continued

Zach Winters played worship, followed by a concert with his wife, Lane, at Shepherd’s Fold on July 4th. Fireworks were going off in the background while campers and staff enjoyed his amazing talent and unique sound for over two hours!

The 40th year of summer camp at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is complete! We housed almost 500 campers and hosted another 150 campers through OK Corral and CHAMP Camp. TEEN CAMP was a huge success–there’s a possibility of its return in 2013. A FULL SALAD BAR was introduced to thee Ranch this summer and it ranked highly alongside the … Continued

Tulsa Christian Summer Camp staff will begin showing up in TWO DAYS!!!!! It’s crazy to think that it’s been a year since last summer camp! The theme this summer is The Amazing Race, focusing on Hebrews 12:1-2, which says “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw aside … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is almost here! The schedules are done! The items are ordered! The summer staff are coming! AND I AM SO EXCITED!! It’s been a full year of preparation and I can’t wait to see all the campers doing camp things like playing new games and swimming in the pond and pool and … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is so much fun! Summer staff arrive this Friday and I am so excited! We are going to go fishing, hiking, do low ropes, eat summer camp food, play games, go swimming, and praise Jesus! We’re preparing our high ropes course for campers to climb on. Tonight, Katie and Patrick are … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is so much fun! I spoke at my church services this past weekend about offering and I thought I’d share the story with you… About a year ago, Pastor Rick asked me to speak about offering so I figure it’s about time. Haha 🙂 When he first asked me, my immediate … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is well under way! The Program Directors and the Support Director will arrive at camp in less than two weeks! Summer is upon us and we are so ready! The Treehouse (grades 2nd-7th) cabins look great! This past week, Mr. Boggs stained the clubhouse deck a really fun redwood color. It … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is full of life! We are SO ready for summer camp! Our facilities are up to date, our menus have been revamped, and we’ve got increasing numbers of summer staff! Camp is going to rock this summer. We’ve been praying since last summer, and the Lord has been faithful in everything … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is moving! The schedules are almost set and the games are in place! Summer camp is going to rock this year, just like it does every summer! There are all sorts of activities like hiking and fishing and archery and an SFR mud game! Brian and Dana are planning all kinds … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp has a lot of exciting things going on! First off, I have a cat! He is big and gray with beautiful green eyes. He’s super sweet and loves hanging out on my front porch. I call him “Kitty”, the Griffins call him “Dom” and my friend Stephanie calls him “Tom”. He … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp will be here in 38 days! Sign up today! We’ve been planning all sorts of new things for our 40th summer! We’ve got new games, new food, updated facilities, and the same incredibly awesome worship experience and Bible lessons that have helped make Shepherd’s Fold Ranch what it is today. The … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp was awesome this past weekend!! We had about 70 people here for the spring retreat and it ROCKED. We played all sorts of new games! And the best part is that we got to play them all outside! The weather was absolutely beautiful here at camp and we’re looking forward to … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is hoppin’ today! Jack is out mowing the ranch, Mr. Boggs is pluggin’ a hole in the pond, Ron is working on getting a retreat coordinator, and I’m preparing for the spring retreat! Campers will be here in T minus 33 hours!! If you haven’t signed up yet, be sure to … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is busy, busy! On Monday, Dana and I went through the dining hall and found HUNDREDS of dishes. So we’re selling them! The cool thing – we found ROCK AWESOME plates that we’ll be using for camp this summer. Campers will be eating off Egyptian style plates decorated with gold artwork. … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp has surprises for everyone!! I can’t wait for the spring retreat!! IT’S THIS WEEKEND! Get ready because it’s going to be awesome! There will be new looks, new games, new people, and a new ****!!! I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL EVERY SEES EVERYTHING!! Sign up HERE and get your free t-shirt! It’s … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is livening up! This has been a traveling week for me. I’ve been all over Oklahoma. Monday I was in Stillwater. Ron and I met with Brian, Cody, Stuart, Charlie, Courtney, Jodie, and Caleb at Hideaway Pizza to talk about the Furnace. We may have added new summer staff person!! Camp … Continued

Tulsa Christian summer camp is on its way! Today is beautiful out here at the ranch! I can’t wait to be outside! Yesterday Ron and I walked the camp grounds and found several projects that we get to finish before campers get here. By the way—Treehouse Village cabin work is complete! Now we’re going to … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch will be hosting a H-U-G-E celebration of 40 years as a summer camp! We want YOU to come help us have a good time looking through old photos, fellowshipping, eating dinner, participating in and watching skits! (Last summer there was a lot of talk on whether the alumni or the current staff … Continued

Tulsa summer camp is coming! Be in prayer! There’s a man out here today who is going to give us a price quote on a new driveway at camp!!! If this happens, we’ll be painting a checkered start/finish line at the bottom of the hill. Once again, I’m still so excited for camp! There is … Continued

Tulsa summer camp is coming! Only 57 days!! I accidentally slept in this morning. Tucker (my five and a half pound puppy) enjoyed me being home for an extra hour. He loves living at camp. Every time groups come out here he gets so excited. Just wait until campers get here—he’ll be ecstatic! He’ll swim … Continued

Tulsa summer camp is getting closer every day! And camp shows it. We’ve been doing a lot of work around here to get the Fold ready for campers. The Lord has turned everything green and raised the water in the pond. Kids can finally jump off of the tower!! A few weeks ago, we hired … Continued

Tulsa summer camp is only two months away!!!!!! I am SO excited for summer camp and campers and summer staff!!! I’m definitely ready for camp to begin. The games and the people and the worship are going to ROCK! We’ve got new songs this summer. And we have new staff! I’m interviewing a staff member … Continued

We are gearing up for Christian Summer Camp near Tulsa! Today I took chairs into the new Mac building to see how many would fit because we are going to have a lot of kids here at camp this summer. We’ve been getting plans set for the life guard training and the ropes course training … Continued

The Mission All proceeds from the tournament go to Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, a place in the country where you can do business with God. The Ranch is well known for its beautiful landscape and one of the finest Christian Summer Camps around Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Play A shot gun start is scheduled for the tournament. … Continued

We are gearing up for Christian Summer Camp near Tulsa! This is going to be a great summer! Yesterday Ron and I met with Joe and Angie (JA Mathis Company) to go over details for CHAMP Camp 2012. We met at McAlister’s – let me tell you, they serve some REALLY good food! Then we … Continued

All this rain at camp has turned everything green!! And the pond is SO FULL! I’m excited because campers will actually get to jump off the tower at camp this summer! Now there’s plenty of water to swim, canoe, kayak, fish, play water volleyball, and so much more! We have exciting games planned for the … Continued

Day #2 – Christian Summer Camping in Tulsa, Oklahoma It’s a rainy day here at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch Christian summer camp and retreat center! The much-needed rain has been coming down since about 9am this morning. It’s only rained a handful of times since last summer!! The creeks here at camp are rising, which is … Continued

It has been a busy day as the Tulsa Christian summer camp director at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch Christian summer camp and retreat center! Campers have been calling asking about the awesome games we’ll be playing this summer. Kids will come from all around—Tulsa, Bartlesville, Skiatook, Claremore, Owasso, and Collinsville—to go fishing, hiking, ropes course, zip line and swimming this summer at camp. All of the kids love camping, canoeing, horseback riding, dancing, and skit night! But the best part is learning about Jesus!

THE AMAZING RACE! Hebrews 12:1-2 “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw aside everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy … Continued

Cody Chaney (Maintenance Manager) and Hope Chitwood (Camp Director) ran the 5k and the 10k races February 11, 2011 in Tulsa’s Sweetheart Run. The run was put on by Fleet Feet as a fundraiser for Champ Camp, a camp for children who have heart conditions. The camp is sponsored by St. Francis Hospital and is hosted at … Continued

SFR Parent   “Thank you to all who are involved with Shepherds Fold Ranch, everyone from the cooks, to the counselors, to the administration, to the Stairs family, to the maintenance people. Our boys love Shepherds Fold Ranch. The camp has been a continued place of connecting with God, connecting with other outside of their … Continued

Summer Camp 2012 is going to ROCK! We’ve been planning since August and we just cannot wait for campers to get here! We had videos put together so that you can catch a glimpse of summer camp!  Be sure to check out the Day Camp, Treehouse Village, Ranch Camp, Teen Camp, Forerunner, and the Furnace … Continued

Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, a Tulsa area Christian camp and retreat center, has announced the election of the 2012 Board of Directors. Clay Staires – President Shirley Staires – Vice President Dan Sanders – Secretary Gary Sparks – Member Danny Kittinger – Member Kelly Gibson – Member Matt Pinnell – Member (Not in Picture) Click Here … Continued

REGISTER BY APRIL 10 AND RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT! Friday April 20, 2012 – Sunday April 22, 2012 Description: Come join Shepherd’s Fold Ranch and Warm-Up at the Spring Retreat!!! Register before April 18, 2012. Ages 9 to 18. Register Now!

The countdown to summer camp has officially begun! We’re kicking off the new year with a weekend of camp February 10-12at the Winter Retreat. It’s a full weekend of joining together with awesome campers, fantastic summer staff, crazy fun new games, lots of laughter, incredible food, and the best part—learning more about Jesus and His … Continued

Hey! My name is Martha Glover. I first experienced SFR in 2000 as a Treehouse Village counselor. I remember feeling like I had entered Vietnam when we started staff training. I had never been quite so dirty in my entire life!! Yet, that summer, I learned how to plunge a mean toilet (chalk one up … Continued

Jon Fouch here, signing on to throw a little bone your way to chew on and think about. Let’s get through the basics first: grew up in Tulsa, went to Jenks High School, played lots of sports, liked sports and kept playing them at Evangel University, survived college and got a degree in Psychology with … Continued

My name is Alyssa Smith, and I am on the Summer Leadership Team at SFR as a Ranch Camp Coordinator. This is my 4th year on staff, and I have gone to Shepherd’s Fold Ranch since I was 9 years old. I first came because my mom heard about it from some friends at our … Continued

Tulsa World – AVANT – One group of children is playing cards, another is shooting hoops, and still others are on the playground equipment. It seems like any other summer camp – until Jonah pops off his right leg and Olivia adjusts the ballcap that covers her bald head. Jonah White, 9, was diagnosed with … Continued

Saturday, May 14 was a big day for painting around the ranch! Thank you so much to all of those that came out! We had over 20 people slingin’ brushes! We are also in dyer need of skilled labor to help us finish our new building at the top of the hill: bathrooms and meeting … Continued

By BILL SHERMAN – Tulsa World Religion Writer – Ron Griffin, 36, served in the Army Special Forces in Africa for nine years, worked as a security contractor for the military in Iraq and Afghanistan and then co-founded Indigen Armor, a company that for the past seven years has been making armored vehicles for the government.

Ron Griffin joins Shepherd’s Fold Ranch as Executive Director after more than three decades of involvement with the Ranch. He brings years of entrepreneurial and management experience to the position and will be responsible for the overall business and spiritual development of the camp.

The reason for this letter is to update you on the growth and positive transformation that is taking place here at the Ranch and why this growth is making 2011 one of the best years ever to come to camp! This summer we will have a new Meeting Room and Bathroom on the top of … Continued

Join us Saturday May 7th and 14th to help us get ready for camp.  It is time to put some fresh paint on somethings at the ranch.  We will start at 9:00 and lunch will be provided.  Call  or email the office for more details or to sign up to help. (918) 263-3622  or christina@sfrcamps.com.  … Continued

Monday June 11, 2012 – Friday June 15, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: DAY CAMP (Grades Kindergarten-5th): 5 days filled with fun activities including pool games, craft time, pony rides and much more, all keeping the kindergarten through fifth graders in … Continued

Monday June 18, 2012 – Friday June 22, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: DAY CAMP (Grades Kindergarten-5th): 5 days filled with fun activities including pool games, craft time, pony rides and much more, all keeping the kindergarten through fifth graders in … Continued

Monday July 9, 2012 – Friday July 13, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: DAY CAMP (Grades Kindergarten-5th): 5 days filled with fun activities including pool games, craft time, pony rides and much more, all keeping the kindergarten through fifth graders in … Continued

Dates: April 1st-3rd, 2011 Cost: $65 Located: Shepherds Fold Ranch Because there is no better time to enjoy God and His creation with other believers and have a ton of fun out at the Ranch! For More Info: Christina Ortega Christina@sfrcamps.com Shepherd’s Fold Ranch (918) 263-3622-Work (918) 798-0351- Cell Register Today!!!

2011 Forerunner Training Backpacking Trip Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is hosting this backpacking trip as a part of it’s Forerunner Training Camp; an introduction to leadership training school that endeavors to assist juniors and seniors in high school develop their discover and develop their leadership skills.  Executive Director, Clay Staires and Assistant Camp Director, Brian Cunningham will … Continued

I’m the Executive Director for Shepherd’s Fold Ranch and the youngest son of the founders; Don and Shirley Staires. I am also the President of the Board of Directors. My wife and I, along with our two daughters Maddy and Clare, moved to the Ranch in 2002 and have loved being a part of such a wonderful ministry. I also teach Science classes and Leadership classes at Bishop Kelley High School

Hi! My name is Christina Ortega and I am blessed to be the Camp Manager at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. I love it here because I am able to serve others, especially by helping them find a place in the country to do business with God. With my position, I have the opportunity to be a … Continued

Staires moved to the Ranch in 1972 and remained the Executive Directors for 25 years.  Dr. Staires is currently mentoring women in Tulsa.  She experienced a burden for children early in life and now that has transferred to mothers.  Counseling, life coaching, mentoring and encouraging are all a part of her daily life. She was … Continued

Kelly is the daughter of Don and Shirley Staires. She is married to Gip Gibson, President of Tulsa National Bank. She and Gip have two kids ages 19 and 13. She moved to the ranch with her family when she was 12. “I loved being with my dad and got to go to his office … Continued

“SFR has always been a very special place for me. I’ve grown up here and feel the people are just my extended family. I’ve always been attached here and have always wanted to contribute. Being engaged with the ranch over the last 6-8 months has been extremely beneficial to me as it’s helped me remember … Continued

Roger is the current Administrative Pastor of Substance Church in Minneapolis, MN and former CFO of Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa, OK.  He has a diverse operational and financial background in both business and ministry.  Roger has a pastoral heart and a desire to see leadership and passion instilled within the hearts of young people.  … Continued

Gary knew Don and Shirley before they moved to the ranch.  He was Very surprised when they moved, “wow, that’s a huge leap”, he said.  “I wanted to be a part of it and support it as much as I could.  We gained a lot by being connected to the people that were involved.  We … Continued

Sanders started going to SFR in the 70’s.  He loved being involved at every level – camper, cit, counselor, director, work crew boss, and now board member.  Every level has been a tremendous training ground.  Met his wife, Tami, at the ranch while on leadership.  “We have the same foundations built into us mainly because … Continued

Danny has been the CFO of Tinity Chem for 20 years.  He spent 4 years in ministry with Impact Productions in Tulsa.  He has a CPA background.  He and his wife, Carrie, have 2 kids, Luke (16) and Kellie (14).  Kittinger got invited to SFR through Dan Sanders.  He sent his kids and they loved … Continued

Yes, we finally took down the 38 year old sign that was out on Javine Hill Road and replaced it with a beautiful new entrance sign. Thank you to The Helmerich Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the generous donation to help make this a reality! Alumnus, Chas Higgins was instrumental in the construction and Camper … Continued

Monday July 16, 2012 – Friday July 20, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: DAY CAMP (Grades Kindergarten-5th): 5 days filled with fun activities including pool games, craft time, pony rides and much more, all keeping the kindergarten through fifth graders in … Continued

Wednesday June 20, 2012 – Saturday June 23, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: TREEHOUSE VILLAGE (Grades 2nd-7th): Treehouse campers have the opportunity to spend their week exploring God’s creation, participating in pool “olympics”, horseback riding, taking a ride on the zip … Continued

Sunday July 15, 2012 – Saturday July 21, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: TREEHOUSE VILLAGE (Grades 2nd-7th): Treehouse campers have the opportunity to spend their week exploring God’s creation, participating in pool “olympics”, horseback riding, taking a ride on the zip … Continued

Sunday July 1, 2012 – Saturday July 7, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: TREEHOUSE VILLAGE (Grades 2nd-7th): Treehouse campers have the opportunity to spend their week exploring God’s creation, participating in pool “olympics”, horseback riding, taking a ride on the zip … Continued

Sunday July 15, 2012 – Saturday July 21, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: RANCH CAMP (Grades 8th-10th): High ropes, canoeing, hiking, epic night games, horseback riding, zip lining, Frisbee golfing and MANY more activities are packed into Ranch Camp for everyday … Continued

Sunday July 1, 2012 – Saturday July 7, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: RANCH CAMP (Grades 8th-10th): High ropes, canoeing, hiking, epic night games, horseback riding, zip lining, Frisbee golfing and MANY more activities are packed into Ranch Camp for everyday … Continued

Sunday June 17, 2012 – Saturday June 23, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: RANCH CAMP (Grades 8th-10th): High ropes, canoeing, hiking, epic night games, horseback riding, zip lining, Frisbee golfing and MANY more activities are packed into Ranch Camp for everyday … Continued

Sunday July 1, 2012 – Saturday July 7, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: FORERUNNER Training Camp (Grades 11th-12th): is a continuation of SFR’s mission to ‘train up a child’ (Proverbs 22:6). This camp is much different than Teen Camp; exclusively for … Continued

Sunday June 17, 2012 – Saturday June 23, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: FORERUNNER Training Camp (Grades 11th-12th): is a continuation of SFR’s mission to ‘train up a child’ (Proverbs 22:6). This camp is much different than Teen Camp; exclusively for … Continued

Sunday June 10, 2012 – Saturday June 16, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: FORERUNNER Training Camp (Grades 11th-12th): is a continuation of SFR’s mission to ‘train up a child’ (Proverbs 22:6). This camp is much different than Teen Camp; exclusively for … Continued

Sunday June 3, 2012 – Saturday June 9, 2012 Javine Hill Rd & River Avenue PO Box 39 Avant, OK 74001 Map and Directions | Register Description: FORERUNNER Training Camp (Grades 11th-12th): is a continuation of SFR’s mission to ‘train up a child’ (Proverbs 22:6). This camp is much different than Teen Camp; exclusively for … Continued

Dear Shepherd’s Fold Family, The negative agenda that our media continues to force on us keeps us on a steady diet of “The economy is tanking, Hollywood values concerning drugs, sex and money are the standard; divorce, abortion and homosexuality are an acceptable part of the family culture; our government is corrupt; our churches are … Continued

In memory of her late husband, Benny, Darlene Briggs has recently given an extremely generous Capital Donation for improvements to Briggs Park. The donation is being used for improvements that include resurfacing of the basketball court, new goals, new lighting, landscaping; AND, BRB Roofing, a company owned by the Briggs family, has donated an outdoor … Continued

Bishop Kelley High School is a current and frequent user of the facility, and Fr. Brian O’Brien, President, Bishop Kelley High School, describes it this way: “We have used Shepherd’s Fold Ranch for the past 2 years for various kinds of retreats ranging from one to three days. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is an excellent facility … Continued

OK. Testimony from Africa…..where to start?……….Deep in the heart of the African Jungle where lions fly and elephants are used for show jumping, there was a girl…..nah just kidding! My name is Skye Arrowsmith, and I am currently an outdoor camps facilitator for Hillcrest Christian Academy in South Africa. AKA just an ordinary gal. It … Continued

Mary Waller here, parent of a three-summer camper @ SFR (and for full transparency, also member of the ranch’s marketing committee). We became acquainted with SFR through one of the Staires first gen daughters, Kelly Gibson, and the same spring when I met a camp young leader,

Pinnell is the Chairman of the Oklahoma State Republican Party. He is also the former campaign aid to U.S. Congressman Steve Largent, State Senator Scott Pruitt, and U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D.  He is a former camper and counselor  at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch.  Matt is a graduate of Oral Roberts University. He lives in Tulsa … Continued

Samuel J. Bein has 17 years experience in marketing, event productions, management, sales, logistics and operations. He is an able manager and excels in all areas of his life. His core competency is developing winning marketing strategy and finding creative ways to maximize revenue potentials. He understands the biggest asset a company has, outside of … Continued

An important part of the Shepherd’s Fold Ranch mission is its tithing. “We accomplish this in many and various ways,” says Clay Staires, Executive Director. “Every year we make our facility available for organizations such as Youth and Heart and the Eugene Fields Elementary School. And, to further our desire to give back, we are … Continued