SUMMER CAMP 2026 DATES

Staff Orientation: June 28 - July 4

Session 1: July 5 - 11

Session 2: July 12 - 18

Session 3: July 19 - 25

Staff De-Orientation: July 25 - 28

Online Registration will open February 1, 2026

As sessions reach capacity, a wait list will automatically open and campers will be contacted as space becomes available.


- REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 1, 2026 -

Please note that all CampDoc profiles must be filled out 100% and payments made in FULL by May 23, 2026


REGISTRATION PRICES

$750 - EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - February 1 - February 8 (one week only!)

$775 - REGULAR REGISTRATION - February 9 - March 31

$800- LATE REGISTRATION - April 1 or later

DEPOSIT: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register.

PAYMENT PLAN & PAYMENT DEADLINE: You can set up a payment plan for the remaining balance, but all payments must be made in full by May 23, 2026

CAMPER PROFILE DEADLINE: All CampDoc forms and profiles must be filled out to 100% completion by May 23, 2026

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

If you are in need of any financial assistance, we ask that you first ask your parish priest if there are any available summer camp full or partial scholarships. If your parish does not offer any camp scholarships, you can then apply for the Archdiocesan financial assistance on our website.


SIBLING DISCOUNT

The first child is FULL PRICE.

Additional siblings receive a $25.00 discount.

Enter the code: SIBLING2026


FOR CAMPERS AGES

8 years old (or entering 3rd grade in Fall 2026)

 until 18 years old (or will be graduating High School in Spring 2026).



DONATIONS

Help support our Metropolis Ministry to help us balance our budget this summer. Each year we strive to provide the most dynamic program, hire the most qualified staff, and enrich the lives of our Metropolis youth all while being budget conscious and aiming to break even with our camp budget. You can help us to grow this ministry with your generous donation! We especially want to make this coming summer EXTRA SPECIAL for everyone!

AMAZON GIFT REGISTRY

FRUIT DONATIONS

We would appreciate any donations of food from anyone who sells or commercially grows fruit like apples, oranges, cuties, bananas, peaches, plums, pears, etc. We always like to make sure we have a bowl of healthy fresh fruit out 24-7 for anyone who may need an extra boost throughout the day, or with a meal. Email Johanna at JDuterte@sanfran.goarch.org with donation opportunities.



2026 REFUND POLICY

All payments must be made IN FULL by May 23, 2026

Please email us immediately if you need to cancel at JDuterte@sanfran.goarch.org

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Cancellations before May 23, 2026 - You will receive all money paid EXCEPT for the $100 non-refundable deposit

Cancellations May 23 - June 30, 2026 - 50% refund

July 1 or later - No Refund


2026 PAYMENT PLANS

Payment plans are available, but all payments must be made IN FULL by May 23, 2026. We will open registration in February to allow families time to spread out the cost of summer camp.

If we have not received FULL payment by May 23, 2026, the Metropolis of San Francisco reserves the right to cancel unpaid camper registrations with no return of fees. For campers who register after May 23, payment is due in full upon registration.


 RETURNING CAMPER REGISTRATION

1. If your child(ren) attended camp last summer and you entered health history information online into CampDoc.com, you can “login” to your CampDoc.com account by entering your username and password.

2. If you don’t remember your login email, you can select to reset it.

3. Your health history information from last year is stored and needs to be edited and updated. This year you only need to confirm past information and upload a current Physicians Release Form.

4. Complete the required registration and payment information to finalize your child’s participation.

5. Every camper must have their CampDoc health profile 100% completed by May 25, 2025. No camper can stay at camp with an incomplete profile. (They will be sent home)



FIRST TIME CAMPER REGISTRATION

1. “Sign Up” to create your CampDoc.com account with your email and a password here:

2. Add “+” a “New Camper” for each of your children.

3. “Register” for a session of camp.

4. “Pay” for session.

5. “Complete” the Health Profile(s) for your child(ren).  (You have until May 25, 2025 to complete this information.)

6. Return to your CampDoc account as often as you like with your Username and Password.

7. 6. Every camper must have their CampDoc health profile 100% completed by May 25, 2025. No camper can stay at camp with an incomplete profile. (They will be sent home)

For questions or technical support please contact CampDoc.com at help@campdoc.com or 734-636-1000



Our Metropolis Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch has a rich tradition, dating back to the early 1980's, and is grounded on the principals of living a true Orthodox lifestyle. We have daily liturgical services, opportunities for reflection, confession, daily activity rotations such as arts & crafts, aquatics, Orthodox Life, athletics, faith & culture, fishing, canoeing, archery, an opportunity to visit the Monastery, and camp-wide evening activities.


Individuals or organizations interested in providing scholarships for youth to attend Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch are encourage to email our Camp Director.

Camp Director: Johanna Duterte Carter

Email: JDuterte@sanfran.goarch.org