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Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp

Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp · $940/week

Zajac Ranch offers specialized overnight camps for children and young adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities, focusing on outdoor activities and crea...

▌ Editor's read Zajac Ranch operates as a non-profit organization, founded by Mel Zajac, and has been providing camp experiences for 25 years. The website, zajacranch.com, loads successfully and details their mission to provide camps for children and young adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities. The camp offers overnight programs, with a specific 'Young Adult Camp' mentioned. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety and specialized care for its campers. Google reviews for 'Zajac Ranch' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from 145 reviews, with many reviewers praising the dedicated staff, accessible facilities, and positive impact on campers' lives. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @zajacranch and a Facebook page 'ZajacRanch', both showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 18–21

Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 18–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 15600 Florence Lake Rd, Mission, BC V4S 1C4, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 826-3604
  • Cost notes: With the Zajac Camper Allowance, families pay up to $940 maximum out of pocket. The actual cost of one week of camp is about $1,880 per child. Financial aid is available. CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp

What ages does Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp accept?
Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp is open to children ages 18–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp cost?
Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp publishes $940/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp's hours?
Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp?
Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp provide lunch?
Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp compare to other specialty camps in Mission?
Zajac Ranch - Young Adult Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Mission that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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