CAMP PREP

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO CAMP

With Hume Lake just around the corner, we want to help make packing as simple and stress-free as possible. Below, you’ll find a general packing guide along with official links to Hume’s websites for both Ponderosa (High School) and Meadow Ranch (Middle School) camps and the details for departure/return.

More about Ponderosa (High School)
More about Meadow Ranch (Middle School)

What to Pack…

Clothing

  • Pants

    • Girls: Yoga pants may not be allowed—please bring alternatives.

  • Modest shorts (fingertip length applies to everyone)

  • T-shirts/tank tops (no midriffs or spaghetti straps)

  • Sweatshirts/jackets (mornings and evenings can be chilly)

  • Athletic clothes & closed-toe shoes for recreation

  • Spirit Day outfit (themes posted on Hume’s website and our Instagram)

  • Pajamas, undergarments, socks

  • Swimsuit

    • Girls: One-pieces or a dark t-shirt over a two-piece.

Shoes

  • Closed-toe shoes (required for rec and walking)

  • Flip flops or shower sandals

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Shampoo, conditioner, body wash

  • Deodorant

  • Hair, skin, and hygiene products

  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+ strongly encouraged)

Extras

  • Bible, journal, pens

  • Flashlight

  • Towels (for both pool and showers)

  • Sleeping bag and pillow

  • Optional cabin decorations (for fun and cabin points!)

Medications

  • All medications listed on your Med Sheet must be turned in at check-in on bus day.

  • Must be in their original containers and placed inside a Ziplock bag labeled with your camper's full name. 

  • Do not send over-the-counter medications unless prescribed. If needed, Hume has them available and will administer as appropriate.

Spending Money:

  • Hume has snack bars, gift shops, and optional activities. We recommend up to $100 (cash or card).  

  • Please note: Spending money is also required for lunch stops during the bus ride to and from camp. Ripple Ministries does not cover the cost of these meals.

  • Hume accepts debit/credit cards, but cash is required for some activities and the camp photo.

What Not to Bring:

  • Fireworks, vapes, drugs, alcohol, or weapons.                                                    

  • Clothing that violates Hume’s modesty policy ("No boobs, bellies, or bums") — their words, not ours!

Departure

When: Arrive by 8:00 am sharp on Sunday July 26!

Who: All campers with their luggage AND a parent/guardian to sign the liability waiver in person!*

Where: Parking lot at 2484 Mercantile Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 (Apple Map it // Google Map it)

*Parents/guardians cannot leave until they sign the liability waiver. If the camper is 18, they can sign for themselves*

Return

Returning Home: 

  • The bus will depart Hume at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday August 1st.

  • Estimated arrival at 2484 Mercantile Drive is 3:00 p.m. (same drop-off location)

*Consider “sharing location” on your child’s phone to track in realtime.*

Important Reminder:

If a student is unable to follow camp rules or behavioral expectations, a parent or guardian will be required to pick them up early from camp (Hume is approximately 500 miles round trip). Please review expectations with your child ahead of time.

PAY IT FORWARD:

Ripple Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to sending students to camp. If this experience has blessed your family, we invite you to partner with us in helping even more students attend in the future.

Donations may be made through:

  • On Our Website: CLICK HERE

  • Venmo @Hume-Ripple-Ministries

  • Good ol’ fashion paper check

We’re counting down the days! Thanks for taking the time to prepare with us--we're ready for an unforgettable week at Hume. 

Thank you, 

Ripple Ministries Staff

2026 Theme Verse:

Psalm 51:10  "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."

Team Colors:

Ponderosa (High School)
Navy and Old Gold

Meadow Ranch (Middle School)
Royal Blue and Gold

Spiritual Direction

This summer, we will look at the Psalms of David to discover an honest and real representation of the life of the believer. Through David, we see an example of a man whose heart is continually being tuned to the heart of God through both the tragic and triumphant seasons of life. As we dive into the Psalms of David while also following the narrative of his life, we gain insight into both the internal and external world of the believer. As believers, God is forming us into the image of Christ for His glory and our sanctification.