History
Camp JaK is a modern camp based on back-to-nature ideals. John and Kelly have decades of directing top-rated summer camps. By combining the legacy of Abe & Eve Crittenden with a deep knowledge of today's kids John and Kelly have created the ultimate experience for your child. By partnering with Valley Trails, they have deepened the experience your child will have whole at camp. The Valley Trails organization is deeply committed to youth development and outdoor education. VT Ranch has hosted summer camps and been the place where kids experience the joys of living outdoors, being free to be a kid and making life-long friends for over 60 years.
Specialties
An extraordinary summer camp on a ranch where children thrive while having fun and building skills to succeed in the 21st Century Immersed in nature and life on the ranch, kids 6 to 16 connect with the natural world. Campers design their own program, are an integral part of a community, and develop meaningful skills. Camp JaK combines the best of ranch life with the best of camp life. At Camp JaK we combine decades of camp experience, a ton of fun, and a sharp focus on building 21st century skills while connecting the old fashioned way. Campers connect: with people face-to-face with nature with themselves as they activate all their senses with core values that will benefit all through their lives: kindness, respect, and compassion