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Where is JH Ranch located?

JH Ranch is located outside of the town of Etna in the mountains of Northern California.
Our address is:
8525 Homestead Lane
Etna, CA 96027

Our winter headquarters is located in Birmingham, AL. In 1987, Bruce Johnston married a girl from Birmingham, Heather Hampe. After a few years of living on the west coast, she told Bruce it was time to head South.

Is JH Ranch a non-profit?

Yes, JH Ranch is a 501(c)3 non-profit certified by the ECFA.

Do you have a sponsorship program?

Yes, our sponsorship program is called Giving Tree. You can give to the Giving Tree at jhranch.com/donate, or email our team at givingtree@jhranch.com to apply for a sponsorship.

How can I share my prayer requests with the Ranch?

We love having the opportunity to prayer for the needs of our Ranch guests! To share you prayer needs, please email Leslie Freeman at lfreeman@jhranch.com. If your request is confidential, simply make mention of that in your email.

Can I mail my child a package while at the Ranch?

We do not accept packages or mail for students. You are welcome to purchase an email package, which allows you to email your child. We will print the email and deliver to your child each night. Please be aware that they will not have the ability to respond. You can purchase the email package on your online account.

How will I / my child get to JH Ranch?

The most popular airport for guests is Sacramento (SMF) due to more flight options. It is approximately a five-hour drive. San Francisco and other area airports would be other options with a minimum six-hour drive. The closest airport to JH Ranch is in Medford, OR (MFR). It is approximately a two-hour drive to JH Ranch. You will need to rent a car to drive to our property.

Check-in for your program is between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM on the first day listed for your program dates. Please remember to have dinner before you arrive!

All Challenge, Second Wind and Trac II students are REQUIRED to fly in and out of Sacramento arriving and departing within the specified times. Our staff arranges bus transportation to and from the Sacramento airport.

All Second Wind Intensive students are REQUIRED to fly in and out of Medford arriving and departing within the specified times. Our staff arranges bus transportation to and from the Medford airport.

For information on travel please see the Travel Info tab.

Can a grandparent attend the family adventure program?

In the event that parents are unable to attend, we enthusiastically extend a warm invitation to grandparents and guardians! JH Ranch offers adventure activities, and our aspiration is for all attendees to engage in exhilarating experiences such as ropes courses and white-water rafting.

Do you take roommate requests?

We do take roommate requests, although we make no guarantees that we will be able to fulfill them. One request can be made per student.

Will my child be with other people their age?

Yes, all students are placed on teams according to age.

When is my payment due?

Tuition for all registrations is due upon registering. Payment plans are available upon request, but must be secured on a major credit card.

What is your refund policy?

All registrations are 100% refundable (with a cancellation fee of $300) until February 1. During the month of February, all registrations are 50% refundable (with cancellation fee).

After March 1, registrations are no-longer refundable, but can be rolled over to another session or the following summer (vacancy permitting) once if requested 31 days or earlier before the start date of your program. Attendees will be responsible for the price increase.

What is my online account and how do I access it?

Your online account is established when you either register online or over the phone, and the link is at the top of our website Register/Sign In. Your email address and the password you designate allow you to access your account. Your account allows you to see your registration and update your information as well as reserve equipment and purchase items from the bookstore.

Your Journey
to the Ranch

Family/Cloud 9 Adventures Travel Info

Most guests fly into one of the following airports and rent a car to drive the rest of the way to JH Ranch. Guests typically share that flying Southwest or Delta are the best options for them.

Nearby Airports

Medford, OR (MFR): 1.5 hours

Redding, CA (RDD): 2.5 hours

Sacramento, CA (SMF): 4.3 hours

San Francisco, CA (SFO): 6.15 hours

Arrival & Departure Information

Your travel days are the first and last days listed on your program dates.

For example, if your program is from June 3 – June 10, then you will book your plans to arrive at JH Ranch on the evening of June 3 and to depart JH Ranch on the morning of June 10.

Your 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 suggest grabbing a bite to eat in Yreka or Fort Jones. We will have light hors d’oeuvres.

Your Departure: Your final evening will be a closing banquet that concludes by 11:00 PM. Guests are free to depart for home 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.)

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.

Student Adventures Travel Info

TWO WEEK PROGRAM:

JH Ranch provides transportation between the Sacramento airport and JH Ranch. Please arrange to either drop your student off at the Sacramento airport or have them fly in before 2:00 PM PST on the first day of their program.

Please also book their departure flight no earlier than 9:00 AM to allow plenty of time for their buses to arrive at the airport from JH Ranch.

Upon arrival at the Sacramento airport, our staff (who will be wearing red JH t-shirts) will greet them, help them get their luggage, and give them further instructions. You will receive an email with your student’s photo upon our staff checking them in at the airport.

Be sure to check your individual airline’s policies on restrictions and fees, especially regarding unaccompanied minors. Each airline has a slightly different policy. If your student is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, please let us know and a staff member will be there to meet him or her at the arrival gate.

Lastly, please remember to pre-pay your student’s baggage fees for both their arrival and return flights, or ensure that they have enough money for the various fees.

ONE WEEK PROGRAM:

JH Ranch provides transportation between the Medford airport and JH Ranch. Please arrange to either drop your student off at the Medford airport or have them fly in before 3:00 PM PST on the first day of their program.

Please also book their departure flight no earlier than 5:00 AM to allow plenty of time for their buses to arrive at the airport from JH Ranch.

Upon arrival at the Medford airport, our staff (who will be wearing red JH t-shirts) will greet them, help them get their luggage, and give them further instructions. You will receive an email with your student’s photo upon our staff checking them in at the airport.

Lastly, please remember to pre-pay your student’s baggage fees for both their arrival and return flights, or ensure that they have enough money for the various fees.

Let us know!

It is critical that you inform us of your student’s travel itinerary as soon as you confirm their flight.

Once the flights are booked, please provide your travel information to us via your account at jhranch.com

If you have any questions, reach out to us at 800.242.1224.

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We are so excited to host your student this summer for a Student Program! This page exists to coordinate travel and/or connect with other families in your area that have students attending. While this page is guest-facilitated, our staff will be monitoring it.

Men’s Week

Transportation will be provided by JH Ranch to and from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (MFR).

Your travel days are the first and last days listed on your program dates.

Your Arrival:

A sequence of shuttles will run at 2pm (PT) from the Medford airport to JH Ranch. Check-in will begin at 4pm on your arrival night. Note that dinner will be served at the Ranch on arrival night at 6pm. Please make plans to arrive to the Ranch from 4pm-6pm PST.

Your Departure: Your final evening will be a closing banquet that concludes by 11:00 PM. The following morning a sequence of shuttles will run from JH Ranch to the Medford Airport.

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.

Driving Directions

JH Ranch is located about 5 hours north of the Sacramento Airport. Exit the Sacramento Airport, going north on I-5. Travel north on I-5 to Exit 773, Yreka (HWY – 3). Take HWY-3 south through Fort Jones to Etna. Just before reaching Etna, turn left and continue on Highway 3 toward Callahan. Four miles south of Etna, turn right on French Creek Road. The Ranch is located four and a half miles up French Creek Road on the right.

JH Ranch is located about 2 hours south of the Medford Airport. Exit the Medford Airport, turning left on Biddle Road. Go 1 mile until you see signs for I-5 South. Take I-5 South to Exit 773, Yreka (HWY -3). Take HWY-3 south through Fort Jones to Etna. Just before reaching Etna, turn left and continue on Highway 3 toward Callahan. Four miles south of Etna, turn right on French Creek Road. The Ranch is located four and a half miles up French Creek Road on the right.

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Your Journey
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Nearby Airports

Arrival & Departure Information

Arriving Late?

TWO WEEK PROGRAM:

ONE WEEK PROGRAM:

Let us know!

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!

Arriving Late?

Sacramento, California Airport (Airport Code: SMF)

Medford, Oregon Airport (Airport Code: MFR)

San Francisco, California Airport (Airport Code: SFO)

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Family Adventures

Student Adventures

Cloud 9 Adventures

JH Men’s Week

Since You Asked

Your Journey to the Ranch

Nearby Airports

Arrival & Departure Information

Arriving Late?

TWO WEEK PROGRAM:

ONE WEEK PROGRAM:

Let us know!

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!

Arriving Late?

Sacramento, California Airport (Airport Code: SMF)

Medford, Oregon Airport (Airport Code: MFR)

San Francisco, California Airport (Airport Code: SFO)

Get Ready For Your Adventure

Family Adventures

Student Adventures

Cloud 9 Adventures

JH Men’s Week

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Your Journey
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