From a "Ranch Mom"

Birch Bay Ranch means a lot to our family.  All four of our girls went to camp.  They came home full of smiles and songs and stories and joy.  They grew in their faith, made fast friends, mastered new skills and just plain had fun!  We felt blessed to be able to send our children to this place that God provided.   I am especially grateful for the impact that the counsellors and staff had on my girls in building their faith.  They learned about Jesus from strong positive role models they loved and I believe they saw Jesus in the love and acceptance they experienced at the Ranch. 

Our two youngest returned year after year and in turn became counsellors and staff.  They learned about hard work, responsibility, leadership and sharing their faith.  The Ranch drew them like a magnet and I have always believed it was God’s love they saw being played out in community that kept them coming back and still does.  

Birch Bay Ranch has been like a beacon of light for our family and so many others, showing our children a clear path through the love of Christ in action in a world that has so many negative paths to attract our youth.  Now the Ranch is in trouble and I am saddened to think that this wonderful place that has had such a positive impact on so many for so long may not continue.  

We have four grandchildren and I pray that God will provide a way for my precious grandchildren and many other deserving children to experience the Ranch as my children have. 

Sylvia Hancock


When our girls worked there together, we hosted the Birch Bay Ranch staff at our cabin on Moose Lake for a day of fun to give them a break during summer camp.  They came out to our place many years in a row and it was always a great time.  Here are some photos from summer 2004: