SKY RANCH RIDE WITH THE RANCH

Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp is excited to partner with the congregations of the Rocky Mountain Synod, as we travel together to the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering – Citizens With The Saints. Our goal is to make getting to and from New Orleans as easy as possible. Along the way, you get to know new friends and form a community with other high school youth and adults going to the gathering.

While the gathering is over a full year away, it is never too early to start making plans. If you think you may want to join us on the bus, we would love to know. Email Andy Sprain at Andy@SkyRanchColorado.org. Put “Ride With the Ranch Bus Trip” in the subject line and include contact name, your congregation, and roughly how many youth and adults you think may come. We will keep you up to date with our planning throughout the summer.

Registration will begin on October 15, 2011. The number of spots available will be determined by the number of buses that we are able to fill.

Itinerary

We have put together a tentative itinerary, including general pick up locations and daily destinations. A more specific itinerary, including exact pick up locations and specific times will be provided to participants by October 15, 2011. Until then specific details are subject to change.

Sunday, July 15
Pick up participants in Cheyenne, Fort Collins, Longmont, Denver, and Colorado Springs
Morning Worship and Lunch in Colorado Springs, CO
Drive to Albuquerque, NM

Monday, July 16
Morning Worship and Service Project in Albuquerque
Drive to Abilene, TX

Tuesday, July 17
Drive to Houston, TX
Lunch and Afternoon Entertainment in Houston, TX
Drive to Beaumont, TX

Wednesday, July 18
Drive from Beaumont, TX to New Orleans, LA. Arrive at 12:15 pm

Sunday, July 23
Depart New Orleans 12:15 pm
Extended Dinner Stop
Drive Through Night

Monday, July 24
Arrive Home, With Drop Offs at Various Locations

Click here to download a Ride with the Ranch Brochure

RIDE WITH THE RANCH - $600 PER PERSON

Our goal is to make getting to and from the ELCA Youth Gathering as meaningful and stress free as possible for everyone--especially the adults! The cost includes almost everything you need to travel to New Orleans and get home safe and sound.

The cost of the trip includes:

• Transportation on a 55-passenger charter bus, with reclining seats, video and DVD system, climate control, and bathrooms

• Three nights lodging in hotels

• Major community service project in Albuquerque, MN

• Afternoon Entertainment in Houston, TX

• 11 meals

• Snacks and refreshments on the bus

• Morning worship experiences and resources for evening congregational devotions

Sky Ranch is NOT responsible for any costs, lodging, or registration for your attendance at the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering.