Keitanah Agriculture and Judaism
Camp and Retreat Center
ABOUT US
What is KAJ Ranch?
Keitanah Agriculture and Judaism (KAJ Ranch) is a Jewish non profit,working ranch (sells kosher beef and cows) that uses its donations and earnings to send Jewish children between 7-16 to an on-site Summer camp where the children will have the opportunity to learn about animals, agriculture and Judaism.
How does KAJ Ranch Operate?
KAJ Ranch operates like any agriculture business - through resources provided by the land. While KAJ raises and harvests cows for the sale of kosher meat year round; Its main source of income comes from donations from businesses and families.The summer camp provides an avenue for the Ranch to give back to the Jewish community to help shape the lives of our children. As a non-profit organization any revenue by the Ranch / Camp will be used to offer need based scholarships to children who would otherwise not be able to attend.
What Jewish Programs will KAJ Ranch provide?
Camp is essential in helping our children grow as individuals and allow for them to enjoy Judaism and make life long friends from other individuals in the Jewish community, from Texas or some other State.
Jewish programs will include having an elective during camp that will prepare our children for bat/bar mizpha and conformation. This elective will be offered but not required to sign up.
Shabbat and Havdallah services along with Jewish Campfire sing a longs are just a few of the Judaic activities at KAJ. Judaics and Hebrew classes will also be offered as an elective, which campers can sign up for as part of their regular camp day. Bar/ Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation preparation can be completed as part of camp.
What Summer Camp activities will be part of KAJ Ranch?
Please visit the Activities tab to find out.
I noticed there are so many activities, how do the activites work?
Activities are listed as electives that will be offered to campers 4-5 times per day. Electives will be decided prior to camper arrival and parents will have the opportunity to enroll campers in bar / bat mitzva preparations and Judaic studies.
How many weeks of Camp will be available?
Kaj Ranch will run camp all summer long for a total of 7-9 weeks. Campers can be signed up for as many consecutive or non consecutive (*Subject to availability) 1 week sessions as desired.
How many children will be at the camp during a one week session?
The Summer camp will have the ability to sleep roughly 128 campers.
What makes KAJ Ranch a retreat center?
The Ranch will be open for events when camp is not operating. Events will include, weddings, company retreats, family gatherings and more. Any revenue generated by the retreat center will result in camp scholarships.
Will the Ranch serve kosher food?
Yes
When will KAJ Ranch open?
Currently KAJ Ranch is taking donations to build and create this majestic summer camp. Soft opening is currently scheduled for Summer of 2019.
What will the Amenities will the Ranch have?
Pond / Lake with an Aqua Park, pier for Kayaking and a Fountain. There will be a main swimming pond and also several other ponds to raise fish and provide water for the livestock.
Indoor Basketball court
Indoor Trampoline park
Indoor Climbing wall
Indoor Theater
Outdoor Theater
Dining Hall with full kosher kitchen.
Main Office with Check in desk and guest quarters
High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, and Ziplines
Horse Barn
Indoor Riding Arena
Riding Trails
Camp Grounds Area
Swimming Pool
Waterslides
Swimming Pool Restrooms and Covered picnic area
Outdoor Dining
Guest houses
Cabins