Welcome to Camp Ponderosa Ranch

Camp Ponderosa Ranch celebrated its inaugural season in June, 1999. The camp is located on 153 acres just 1½ miles west of Heber, Arizona. The camp is set in a beautiful setting located on the Mogollon Rim of northeast Arizona. CPR is only 2.5 hours away from the heat of the Phoenix Valley.

CPR is a year-round camp. Our summer programs serve kids ages 6 through young adults! We offer a variety of camps to meet the needs of today’s kids. The camp holds several retreats throughout the year including retreats for men, women and young adults. The camp is also available to outside groups for use. For more information on renting CPR check out the facilities section of this site.

Each year hundreds of campers experience this special place, where caring staff promote a safe haven of learning and interacting with others, nestled in God’s wonderful creation!


Camp Ponderosa Ranch is also and accredited camp, both by the American Camping Association and the Christian Camping Conference Association.

Camp Ponderosa is managed by a wonderful staff that really has a heart for ministry.

Captain Ramon Ocaño is the Divisional Youth & Candidate’s Secretary and is the Executive Director of the Camp. Captain Ocaño has a youth and music ministries background. He was appointed to his current appointment in June of 2007.

Peter Pemberton is the Camp Director. He also has a background in Youth Ministries and has served as a Youth Pastor in several churches in the mid-west and Northern California. He has a heart and a deep passion for youth and camping ministries!

Neil LaBarge is the Director of Operations and has been for almost 30 years! He is a huge asset to the ministry of camp. CPR looks and runs great because of Neil’s passion and care for it. Neil oversees the operations and maintenance of the camp. He is assisted by two hard working gentlemen, Jerry and Dave.

Other camp staff includes Diane, our Food Service Manager, Jan, our Assistant Food Services Manager and Jesse our Guest Services Administrative Assistant, who is bilingual in English and Spanish.







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The Salvation Army

Camp Ponderosa Ranch

3201 Forest Service Rd 504

Heber, AZ 85928

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928-535-5082

mission statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible.Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His Name without discrimination.