GET READY! A Preparation Packet for Your JH Ranch Adventure! Includes information specifically for Parent & Son/Daughter Adventures Need to Contact Us? : 800.242.1224 : info@jhranch.com : jhranch.com : 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 310, Birmingham, AL 35223
WHAT TO EXPECT: At JH Ranch, when we say undistracted environment, we mean it! Your days have already been scheduled with great meals, high adventure, fun games, quiet time for yourself and your child, and some time to relax. Our goal is for your experience to be hassle-free! The checklist provided here are your go-to resources as you prepare to join us at JH Ranch. The checklists are specific to your program and will ensure that everything is in order for your arrival. Be sure to check your email frequently! We send very important information about your trip prior to your attendance. Unsure if your email is up to date? Contact us at 800.242.1224 or bknicholas@jhranch.com. Whether you registered by phone, at a Host Family event, or through our website, there are important forms that must be completed before you can participate in all the activities at JH Ranch and other off-site adventures. Please visit your Account Dashboard and click "View Current Registrations" to access all forms and waivers.* QUICK CHECKLIST THIS CHECKLIST IS SPECIFIC TO YOUR PROGRAM MEDICAL: Complete medical form for both guests (Includes special diet needs, allergies, etc.) WAIVERS: Complete Conditions of Application, Responsibility Waiver, Acknowledge Statement of Faith, and Complete Terms and Conditions (Shackleford Falls Waiver) RENTALS: JH Rental requests: Sleeping Bag (Optional, see page 2 for details) TRAVEL: Travel plans completed: (See page 3 for helpful details)
PARENT & SON/DAUGHTER PACKING LIST F.Y.I. Your everyday summer clothes will likely be fine for on-property activities. There are no laundry facilities available at the Ranch for guests. Please label all belongings. All photos taken by our staff photographer will be made available to you online at the end of your week. We are confident that there will be many pictures of your trip, however, we cannot guarantee specific photos of you and your loved one. CLOTHING: 6-7 t-shirts (long and short sleeves) 1 warm jacket and/or sweatshirt (prepare for cold nights) 6-7 pairs of shorts 1 or 2 pairs of jeans 1 bathing suit (modest, lined one-piece for females) Socks SHOES: 1 pair of tennis shoes 1 pair of river shoes (sandals, Chaco s, etc. that you can wear rafting) BEDDING & PERSONAL: 1 pillow with pillow case 1 sleeping bag*, or single twin sheets and blanket 2 towels (1 bath, 1 beach) Toiletries 1 Bible GEAR: A daypack/book bag (to carry things like your water, sunscreen, etc.) Insect repellent 1 sturdy water bottle (You ll be drinking a lot of water!) A hat or cap Headlamp or Flashlight Sunscreen OPTIONAL: Sunglasses (strap recommended for rafting) Rodeo attire (pictured) Casual banquet attire Camera Sleeping bags are available to rent from the Ranch * for $40. Call or use your online account to reserve your sleeping bags before you leave, and we will have them ready when you arrive! I heard and I FORGOT, I saw and I REMEMBERED, I did and I UNDERSTOOD.
PARENT & SON/DAUGHTER TRAVEL INFORMATION You are responsible for your travel to and from JH Ranch. Most guests fly into one of the following airports (listed in order of popularity) and rent a car to drive the rest of the way to JH Ranch. Typically guests say that flying Southwest or Delta are the best options. EXAMPLE DATES: If your program is scheduled as June 1 to June 8, you will check-in on the night of June 1 and depart on the morning of June 8. FLY-IN JUNE 1 FLY OUT JUNE 8 Sacramento, CA (SMF) - 4:30 hours approximate drive Medford, OR (MFR) - 1:50 hours approximate drive San Francisco, CA (SFO) - 6:15 hours approximate drive Redding, CA (RDD) - 2:30 hours approximate drive Depending upon the airport you fly into, your drive time will vary, so please plan your total travel time when booking your flight. If you choose to travel by the coast, be mindful that this route will take an additional 4 hours making this approximately a 9 hour drive. Once you pass through the town of Etna, it is 4 miles down HWY 3 to French Creek Road. After this turn, it is another 4 miles to the JH Ranch entrance. ARRIVAL: Check-in will be between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM on your arrival night. Please note that dinner will NOT be served at the Ranch on arrival night, so be sure to eat before you arrive. We recommend eating dinner in the small city of Yreka, about 45-minutes from the Ranch. ARRIVING LATE? Not a problem. Just give us a call at 800.242.1224 and let us know about the delay in your travel plans. When you arrive, you will drive up Lodge Hill where a staff member will be on-duty throughout the night to welcome you and take you to your cabin. DEPARTURE: Your final evening will be a closing banquet that usually concludes by 11:00 PM. Guests are free to depart anytime after this banquet. A continental breakfast will be available the following morning (the last listed day of your program). (For example, if your program date ends on Saturday, the closing banquet is Friday night and Saturday is your travel day)
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW DRIVING: When driving to and from JH Ranch, please watch for deer and respect local residents by observing the speed limits, especially on French Creek Road. Also note, California enforces a hand s free cell phone law. VALUABLES: We advise our guests to leave expensive jewelry, electronic devices, sunglasses, etc. at home. JH Ranch will not be responsible for any lost or stolen valuables. However, a locked safe is available if needed. CELL PHONES: We highly suggest turning your cell phone off while you re with us for your week. We guarantee you ll appreciate this rare opportunity to fully disconnect from the buzzes, beeps, and rings for a full week. Not all carriers have coverage at the Ranch. CAMERAS: Bring a camera! Some guests wish to use their smartphone as a camera. We understand the convenience, but don t recommend it. Just keep in mind that you re responsible for keeping up with your things and for any damage that might incur during the week. We have staff photographers who will post photos daily and these photos are available for you to download. TRADING POST: We have a Trading Post with clothing, books, CDs, and more for sale, so you may want to leave a little extra space in your bag. STAYING WARM: Every year, our Trading Post sells a lot of sweatshirts to guests who don t bring warm enough clothing. Even though it s hot and dry during the day, it can get very cold in the evenings, so bring warm layers! LOST AND FOUND: If you have lost something, please contact us as soon as possible as items that remain unclaimed by September 1st will be donated to Goodwill. BIRTHDAY POLICY: If your loved one is celebrating a birthday during their time with us, please let us know! We would love to include them in our birthday celebration at the end of the week. SNACKS AND COFFEE: We wouldn t be telling you the whole truth if we didn t tell you that we have a delicious Snack Bar and Coffee Bar on the property. DISCRETIONARY SPENDING: We suggest that you set aside about $150 in discretionary spending money for your time at the Ranch. While at the Ranch, you will have the opportunity to purchase items from our Snack Bar and Trading Post. You will also need money for meals while traveling to and from the Ranch. We recommend setting up a convenient spending account while you re here, which is linked to your name tag. FORMS & WAIVER PACKET: If you haven t already, take advantage of this reminder by going to your account online at www.jhranch. com to finish filling out all necessary forms. FINAL DETAILS: Please be looking for some very important information regarding your program that will be emailed to you about 8 weeks before your program s start date. PACKAGES AND MAIL: We love delivering letters and postcards from home to our guests. However, we ask that you do NOT send packages as they quickly overwhelm our local post office. Please have mail sent to: JH Ranch Attn: [Your Name Here] 8525 Homestead Lane Etna, CA 96027 PROHIBITED ITEMS: Please be aware that chewing tobacco, cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and illicit drugs are strictly prohibited at the Ranch. Violation of this policy and any inappropriate behavior disruptive to the program will result in a guest being asked to leave without a refund.