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Zajac Ranch, located on the shores of Stave Lake, in Mission, BC, serves children with serious and chronic illnesses and disabilities during summer months.
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Zajac Ranch is also open year-round to entertain group bookings. In 1999, Mel Zajac had a vision to build a ranch facility to provide camp experiences for children with chronic and life-limiting conditions throughout British Columbia and Canada. This vision was inspired by the incredible impact he has seen through the ‘Hole in the Wall’ camps created by good friend of the Foundation, Paul Newman. Launched five years later, Zajac Ranch for Children became a realization of this vision and remains the Foundation’s most ambitious project to date. Zajac Ranch, set within 44 acres of beautiful wilderness and western-themed camp facilities, rests on the shores of Stave Lake in Mission, BC. The ranch is conveniently located one hour east of Vancouver, BC, and can comfortably host 120 guests. In the summer months, Zajac Ranch for Children provides camps for children and young adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities. These experiences give participants the opportunity to explore the outdoors while developing greater social and environmental awareness, increased self-confidence and positive growth in attitudes towards physical activity.

10/31/2026

This year, Halloween is for the horses!

Our barn manager made some spectacular costumes for (almost) all of our barnyard friends at Zajac Ranch! Can you guess what they're dressed up as?

When our animals aren't trick-or-treating, they're helping both our summer campers and our year-round rental groups as part of our Outdoor Education program!

Interested in paying a visit to our furry friends? Book your next field trip at Zajac Ranch!

Learn more at zajacranch.com/rent-zajac-ranch/outdoor-education-school-trips/

10/30/2026

On Tuesday, November 24, Indigenous leaders and changemakers will engage in impactful discussion at Breakfast With Legends.

We are honoured to have such an incredible panel for this debut event:

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
President, Union of BC Indian Chiefs

Chief Wayne Sparrow
Chief, Musqueam Indian Band

Let our panelists guide you through a thoughtful and respectful morning conversation this November.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now!
🎟️ Purchase tickets:
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🤝 Explore partnership opportunities:
zajacranch.com/events-calendar/breakfast-with-legends

10/29/2026

Make the most of shorter days at Zajac Ranch!

Whether you’re looking to spend your winter out in the wilderness or in the comfortable, rustic lodgings, Zajac Ranch has what you need. Book a 3-day, 2 night stay anytime from November to February and receive 2 days complimentary use of our Indoor Gym or Arts & Cultural Centre.
Each 3-day, 2-night stay also receives 2 complimentary activities from the following list:

Orienteering
Scavenger Hunt
Field Games/Team-Building
Nature Hike

Whether you’re setting up a corporate retreat, a family reunion, a team gathering, or any other event, Zajac Ranch has the perfect itinerary to keep your whole group active and engaged.

Want to learn more about what we have on offer?

Call: 604 739 0444
Email: [email protected]
Website: zajacranch.com

10/24/2026

This June, the Mission Community Foundation made a $5,000 donation in support of our Summer Medical Camp Food Program!

This grant helped to:

🍝 Provide 500 healthy and delicious meals to our campers
🌱Start our Zajac Ranch vegetable garden and herb garden beds, providing fresh ingredients for Chef Chris to use
💙Accommodate a variety of allergies, food sensitives, and dietary restrictions

We are deeply grateful to the for investing in the local Mission community and being friends of Zajac Ranch for over 10 years!

10/22/2026

Lunch with a Legend returns this year in a new format — Breakfast with Legends!

Join us on Tuesday, November 24 at the Terminal City Club for a meaningful morning of conversation bringing together Indigenous leaders and changemakers to explore the opportunities, successes, and ideas shaping Indigenous leadership and the future of British Columbia.

We’re honoured to welcome:

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
President, Union of BC Indian Chiefs

Chief Wayne Sparrow
Chief, Musqueam Indian Band

The conversation will be moderated by Geena Jackson, Founder & Executive Producer of Bears’ Lair, and we’re excited to welcome back Howard Blank, CEO of Point Blank Entertainment, as our Emcee.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now!
🎟️ Purchase tickets:
cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/bwl/tickets/tix?

🤝 Explore sponsorship opportunities:
zajacranch.com/events-calendar/breakfast-with-legends/

We hope you’ll join us for this special morning in support of Zajac Ranch.

10/19/2026

To everyone living with an invisible disability —we see you!

This week (Oct 18 – 24) is Invisible Disabilities Week, a time to raise awareness on non-apparent disabilities and build support for people living with these conditions.

At Zajac Ranch, our mixed medical camps are open to children and youth with a broad range of medical conditions. Whether those conditions are visible or invisible, we meet our campers where they are at and help them to make an unforgettable summer camp experience.

Registration for our 2027 camps open soon! You can find more details at zajacranch.com/camps/schedule/

You can learn more about invisible disabilities at invisibledisabilities.org and ymhc.ngo.

10/16/2026

We’re Hiring at Zajac Ranch and the Zajac Foundation!

Located on beautiful Stave Lake in Mission, BC, Zajac Ranch is growing and looking for passionate individuals to join us.

At Zajac Ranch we are currently looking for:

• Director of Camp Operations & Recreation
• Part-Time Barn Support
• Skilled Facilities Worker (Short-Term)
• Program Coordinator
• Unit Leader
• Outdoor Education Facilitator
• CIT/LIT Coordinator
• Wrangler (Camp Counsellor)
• Inclusion Support Specialist (Wrangler)
• Ranger (Activity Specialist)
• Lifeguard Ranger (Activity Specialist)

For The Zajac Foundation, we are looking for:
• Senior Manager, Major Gifts

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact while working in an inspiring environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and view all available opportunities at:
zajacranch.com/about/careers

10/14/2026

Fall fun for the whole family!

On Oct 2 - Oct 5, we hosted our Fall Family Respite Camp and welcomed 13 families for a weekend of exciting group activities, with chances for caregivers to rest and connect with each other while our staff watched over the campers.

We are very grateful to Disability Alliance BC (DABC) for generously funding our Family Respite Camps this year, allowing us to offer subsidized rates to every family.

Want to join the fun?

Our next Family Respite Camp will take place in February 2027.

Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!

10/09/2026

A wedding at Zajac Ranch is more than just a wedding — it's a purpose-driven celebration that helps us to provide life-changing camp experiences to children and young adults with medical conditions.

Whether you want a beautiful single day ceremony full of rustic charm and natural beauty, or an unforgettable weekend getaway, we want to plan your perfect wedding with you!

Want to find out more?
Visit: zajacranch.com/rent-zajac-ranch/wedding-special-events/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-739-0444

10/05/2026

We want to thank the UBC Swim Team for coming out to Zajac Ranch for a retreat last month!

The Zajac Foundation and Zajac Ranch have been sponsoring the Annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet since 1998 and we were thrilled to be able to give the UBC Team the full Zajac Ranch experience this year.

The team toppled our climbing wall, showed off their archery prowess, and made some unforgettable memories during their stay.

Interested in booking a retreat for your team? Reach out to us!

Call: 604 739 0444
Email: [email protected]
Website: zajacranch.com/rent-zajac-ranch/corporate-adult-retreats/

Address

15600 Florence Lake Road
Mission, BC
V4S1C4

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16047390444

Website

http://www.zajacranch.com/

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