America’s 250th Birthday Bash

America's 250th Birthday Bash

at Camp Kulaqua
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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with two days of family fun at Camp Kulaqua! Enjoy water park fun, go-karts, wildlife, and more!

Your ticket includes:

  • Access to River Ranch Water Park
  • Access to the Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 1 Go-Cart Ride
  • Putt-Putt
  • Outdoor recreational activities including volleyball, soccer, and more

Additional add-ons will also be available for purchase, including extra go-cart rides, horseback trail rides, and lunch. Children 3 and under enter free.

Veterans receive free admission with paying family members (valid military ID required).

Please note that alcohol and glass containers are not permitted on property.

Early Bird Admission: $35/person* | At-the-Door Admission: $45/person*
*Processing fees not included

Come celebrate 250 years of America with a fun-filled experience for the whole family!

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2026 River Ranch Water Park Community Event Days

2026 River Ranch Water Park Community Event Days

KULAQUA RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
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2019 River Ranch Community Event Days Calendar at Kulaqua

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*Please note: Kulaqua is primarily a user group facility, but on these dates the Water Park is available to the Community.

Welcome to River Ranch, where fun meets faith and families come together! To ensure that everyone has a splashing good time, we kindly ask all our guests to adhere to the following regulations:

  • No profanity or obscene jesters
  • No alcohol or tobacco products allowed on premises / Coolers will be inspected
  • No music via speakers / Bluetooth devices to be played. We offer overhead music via our system.
  • No glass containers
  • Wear only modest bathing attire
  • Infants must wear a state-approved swim diaper
  • Keep all food and drinks at least 10 feet away from the water’s edge
  • Please place trash in trash receptacles
  • No animals are allowed in the facility

At River Ranch, safety is our top priority! To ensure that everyone enjoys a fun and injury-free experience, we kindly request that all guests observe the following safety rules:

  • No running on the pool decks
  • No diving
  • No standing or jumping on tubes
  • No stacking of tubes
  • Enter and exit pools at designated locations only
  • No toddlers are allowed in the kiddie area while the waves are being made

While River Ranch boasts highly trained lifeguards, nothing beats the importance of adult supervision in preventing accidents or injuries. Parents are required to accompany small children at all times. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone’s safety.

Make sure to mark your calendars and save the dates for Kulaqua’s River Ranch Water Park Community Event Days! These are specific days when the water park opens its gates to the community. No reservations are needed—simply pay at the front gate upon arrival.

Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.

Don’t miss out on the fun!

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Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you can splash, slide, and soak up the sun. Treat Mom to a day of excitement and adventure instead of flowers this Mother’s Day—she’ll thank you for it! Don’t miss out on the thrills waiting for you at River Ranch Water Park. See you there!

 

Sunday, May 3 – 10 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day | 10 am – 5:30 pm
*Free admission for mothers with paying family members

Sunday, May 17 – 10 am – 5:30 pm

Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day | 10 am – 5:30 pm

Ready to cool off? Escape the July heat and make a splash at River Ranch Water Park!

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with two days of family fun at Camp Kulaqua! Enjoy water park fun, go-karts, wildlife, and more!

Get more information and tickets here! Early bird discount available.

Feeling the heat in August? Don’t sweat it—cool off with us at River Ranch Water Park! Beat the summer sun and make a splash in our refreshing wave pool, glide down the water slide, or relax as you float along the lazy river. With plenty of fun-filled activities and cool water adventures, there’s no better way to beat the heat than at River Ranch Water Park! Join us today for the ultimate summer escape!

Sunday, August 23 – 10 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday, August 30 – 10 am – 5:30 pm

More dates may be announced later in the summer so check back regularly or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates!

Here are some of the park rules you’ll need to to remember:

 

  • Our goal at River Ranch Water Park is for your outing to be a positive, safe – and let’s not forget FUN experience!
  • Kulaqua is primarily a user group facility, but on these dates the Water Park is available to the Community.
  • We are a Christian facility and request that only modest swimsuits be worn. If in doubt, please bring a cover up to wear over your swim suit.
  • Bring sunscreen! The water is cool, but the sun is HOT! And we wouldn’t want you to get a sunburn.
  • River Ranch Water Park opens at 10 am and closes at 5:30 pm on Community Event Days so make sure you come with plenty of time to enjoy your day in the sun.
  • You’ll probably work up an appetite, so feel free to bring food and coolers, but remember – no glass containers will be allowed.
  • We do not allow alcohol or smoking on the premises.
  • Admission is $19.00 per person, and children 3 and under are free when accompanied by their parents

Let’s have fun at
Kulaqua’s River Ranch!

Just another way Kulaqua Retreat and Conference Center sets itself apart from other Christian retreat and conference centers.

Christian retreats and conferences don’t have to be boring.

Studies show that when a group plays together well, they work together better.

Why not choose the best for your next Christian or educational retreat or conference in North Central Florida?

Your guests will be coming back to build on the memories and relationships year after year.

 

 

River Ranch Water Park

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2025 Florida Conference Pathfinder Red Zone

2025 Red Zone

FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

May 23,  2025 to May 25, 2025

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Kulaqua is handling lodging and meal registrations only.

Red Zone 2025
Meal Registration

Pre-purchase your meal tickets for a hassle-free experience!

Registration opens on 5/1/2025

Red Zone 2025
Lodging Registration

Secure your spot early and make sure your club has a comfortable stay.

Registration opens on 3/27/2025

REGISTRATION

Meal Information

Meals are available from Friday Supper through Sunday Lunch.

Meal Ticket Sales Open: May 1st at 1:00 PM

Meal Prices:
Ages 8 & up: $15.75 per meal
Ages 4-7: $14.25 per meal
Ages 0-3: FREE!

Lodging Options (Minimum 2-night stay required)
Each club may reserve a maximum of one Mini Lodge, Family Chalet, or Spring Villa.

Mini Lodge (Entire Lodge) – $628.00
Family Chalet – $301.00
Spring Villa – $400.00
Woodland Lodge Room – $321.00
Rustic Cabin (Entire Cabin) – $222.00
RV Site (30 AMP, near King Chapel) – $86.00

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Red Zone. For more information on lodging, meals, and registration for this event click on the button below.

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2025 Summer Camp Programs at Camp Kulaqua

The Best

CAMP KULAQUA
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

FOR KIDS & YOUTH

Welcome to Camp Kulaqua’s Summer Camp!

Camp Kulaqua’s Summer Camp offers a summer camp experience rich in fun, friendship, and adventure while in a Christian environment. Our unique Summer Camp program allows campers ages 7 to 17 to come to camp at the same time while providing camper’s their own individualized experience.

Each age group is divided into tracks: Cub Camp (ages 7-9), Junior Camp (ages 10-12), & Teen Camp (ages 13-17). We have found that providing a camper with a program that is specifically designed for them, they are happier and more interested.

Our goals for your camper at Summer Camp are:

1. To see Jesus in our staff, and to help campers build a relationship  with Jesus Christ.
2. To build memories through a care-free environment and enjoyable activities and friendships.
3. To know your child is cared for. Kulaqua is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and follows their standards.
4. Promoting self-esteem by providing activities that progressively build skill levels and teach positive interaction with others.

~ ABOUT OUR CAMP PROGRAMS ~

Cub Camp

Ages 7-9

Your young camper’s adventure at summer camp is about to begin. Our Cub Camp counselors are trained through an ACA accredited program especially for this age group and you can rest assured that your camper will be taken care of by our energetic staff. They will rotate throughout the day’s activities and evenings programs with 24 hr. supervision of their assigned counselor. Cub campers will stay with their counselor/assistant counselor through the entire week and experience all that camp has to offer with their cabin family. Camp has designed a program just for their age group, giving them worship songs they will enjoy and skits they’ll love. We want to bring God to your child in a way that they will be able to experience His love and come to know Him in a lasting relationship.

 

Junior Camp

Ages 10-12

This is a great camp experience for the camper looking for adventure. We encourage each junior camper to exercise their enthusiastic spirit by choosing two of their favorite activities to enjoy every weekday morning. Each morning, campers will attend the classes they selected during registration. In the afternoon, they will rotate through activities with their cabin mates. No matter what, your camper will be able to enjoy all that summer camp has to offer. Each day is started with a special morning program, and each day is ended with a fun worship service and devotional. We have special programs and activities planned for your camper and we look forward to sharing our excitement with them. Our hope is for your camper to enjoy activities throughout the day, building new friendships through the week, and to experience God’s love through his/her lifetime. We have all this and more planned for your Junior camper.

 

 

Teen Camp

Ages 13-17

Summer Camp for Teens should be a great experience, not a bunch of boring stuff to keep them busy! We’ve put together a camp where they can hang out and enjoy programs and activities that were designed with them in mind. Special games and events are planned for your teen that will include the activities on camp with some creative twists of our own. Your teen will also be able to sign up for activities they wish to enjoy while at camp.

 

Horse Mountain Adventure

Ages 13-17

July 5, 2025 – July 12, 2025

Camp Kulaqua is going to the mountains! Transportation is included in this trip as we travel to Camp Blue Ridge, located in a small town of Virginia, and explore the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on horseback! Prepare for a week of fun as we ride thru the mountainside, chase waterfalls through the national park, explore views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, swim in the natural springs & on-site lake, cook over the fire, and so much more!

We will go to the on-site barn and tack up horses, spend time learning about horse care, and then hit the trail with our guide. Each day will be different and full of excitement. In addition to the trail rides, we will be exploring the local area where there is much to see and do! Crabtree Falls is just a few miles from our cabin, with a natural waterfall and hiking trails. We will go berry picking at a nearby farm, hike the Blue Ridge parkway trails, and so much more.

*Basic horse experience is required by Kulaqua for campers to attend.*

What is Camp Blue Ridge? A: This is another adventist camp located in the George Washington National Park, and just a few miles from Blue Ridge Parkway. This secluded camp has cabins, activities, and tons of trails to ride along.

What are the travel plans for the trip? A: Transportaiton is included in this trip. We will be leaving very early Sunday morning from Camp Kulaqua and traveling as a group in our camp vans driven by Kulaqua staff. Dropoff will be Saturday night, July 2, and we will return the following Sunday in the early afternoon

Where will you be staying? A: We are staying in a cabin at Camp Blue Ridge, and it has bunk beds for each of our campers. It has all the amentities we need to cook our own meals, hang out in the living room, and have worship outside by the fire.

What is does a typical day look like? A: We will be starting each day by going to the nearby barn to feed the horses and get them prepped. Next our trail rides will be in the mornings or afternoons, riding through the Blue Ridge mountains, thru streams, and seeing the mountainside. After our fill of horses, we will have time for activities around camp that include Go-Carts, Swimming in the Lake, or we may even go pick berries at a nearby farm for our dessert that evening. The local Crabtree Falls is only a few miles from the camp and there are more waterfalls to find. We will roast marshmallows, make homemade pies over the fire, and enjoy being surrounded by God’s great outdoors.

What your staff to camper ratio? A: Including our Summer Camp Director, your camper will have their counselor and an EMW certified (horse cerification for trail safety) camp staff on this Horse Mountain Adventure Camp. We are limiting this trip to 12 campers and will have three Kulaqua staff on this trip.

~ FACILITIES ~

REASON TO JOIN US THIS SUMMER

Team & Individual Sports

Performing & Creative Art

Waterfronts Activities

Faith Building Programs

Registration is Open

REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP TODAY !

~ GALLERY ~

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386-454-1351
23400 NW 212 Ave. High Springs,
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2025 Florida Conference Haitian Youth Camp

2025 Florida Conference Haitian Youth Camp Meeting

Sponsored by the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Haitian Youth

July 4, 2025 – July 7, 2025

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The Florida Conference of Haitian Youth Camp Meeting

 

Youth and young adults, get ready for a powerful and transformative weekend!

The FLCHY Camp 2025 is your opportunity to:
Deepen your faith
Worship with passion
Learn to navigate last-day prophecies
Build friendships that last a lifetime

 

Location: Camp Kulaqua Retreat and Conference Center
23400 NW 212th Ave.
High Springs, FL 32643

Featured Speaker: Pastor Ruben Joseph

Pastor Ruben Joseph is a dynamic and passionate minister with a deep commitment to empowering youth and young adults in their spiritual journey. Known for his engaging preaching style and profound biblical insights, Pastor Joseph has dedicated his ministry to preparing the next generation for Christ’s return.

Don’t miss this incredible chance to connect with others, grow spiritually, and prepare for the soon coming of Christ.

Register now and secure your spot for this unforgettable experience!

 

*Registration is required to attend*

Overnight Housing Options

Spring Villas
Price: $600.00/3 nights
Accommodates 4-8 guests

Woodland Lodge Room
Price: $478.50/3 nights
Accommodates 4-8 guests

Mini Lodge Room
Price: $939.00/3 nights
Accomm. 20-24 guests

Rustic Cabin (whole)
Price: $333.00/3 nights
Accomm. 5-10 per cabin

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