Hometown Highlight: River Valley Ranch Offers Christian Fun

Today's Hometown Highlight is River Valley Ranch in Carroll County, Maryland. Read below for more information.

The Adventure Starts Here... the rolling hills and lush valley in Carroll County, Maryland with the Gunpowder Falls River flowing through provide River Valley Ranch with a scenic backdrop for its exceptional Christian summer camps, outdoor education & retreat programs, and special events. Unique activities include: horseback riding, skateboarding, our 1700' triple zip line, ropes courses, paintball and much more. Started in 1952 as a cowboy summer camp for youth, River Valley Ranch in Carroll County, Maryland now serves over 20,000 youth and adults annually as a summer youth camp, retreat facility, outdoor education center, and a destination for exciting seasonal events in a distinctly Christian and wholesome family atmosphere. River Valley Ranch is a non-profit ministry, a part of the Peter & John Radio Fellowship, Inc., a registered 501 (c)3 non-profit religious organization.

Our Overall Mission

River Valley Ranch exists to provide an environment where campers and guests can reach their full, God given potential. We do this through:

1) Summer Camp programs – providing a physically engaging, socially encouraging and spiritually challenging experience for every camper who comes.

2) Retreats – serving our guests by providing a comfortable, spiritually refreshing getaway tailored to meet the specific needs of each group.

3) Outdoor Education program – providing a unique outdoor experience to teach students trust, communication, overcoming fears, confidence building, and leadership skills.

4) Special Events – creating a fun, wholesome environment where individuals and families can have a unique experience in the beauty of God’s creation.

Upcoming events at River Valley Ranch include the following. Please visit their website below for more information.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

The River Valley Run is Maryland's premiere trail running event! Featuring a 10k trail course, 5k road course, and kid's fun run, there is something for everyone.

Featured in 2011...

• A $10 Upgrade option for a premium Under Armour Catalyst shirt (a $30 value!)*
• Chip Timing
• Certified Active "Go Green" Event
• Team Challenge
• Online Fundraising Tools
• RVR Shirts & medals for all Fun Run participants
• Fun Run starting at 9:15 to allow running parents to see
• Kid's Corral-childcare drop-off for running parents (ages 2+)

*must be ordered before July 29 to get the $10 deal.