Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a camp experience where individuals of all abilities can participate, grow, and thrive in an environment that focuses on what’s possible. We believe everyone has unique strengths, and we empower our campers to discover and embrace their abilities. Our inclusive programs are thoughtfully designed to support individuals with a broad spectrum of physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities.
Our History
In 2006, a dream became a reality when Ken Scroggs and his 10-year-old daughter, Kassidy, opened the doors to Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center in Manhattan, Kansas. A horseback riding program for individuals with disabilities started in a rented facility but has grown into a flourishing program in a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor arena on 35 acres in Riley County, Kansas. It is in the hearts of the Founder and Board of Directors to offer a place of safety, peace and learning to the individuals in our programs.
In August of 2018, Hope Ranch, Inc. acquired the Daisy Hindman Girl Scout Camp in Topeka, Kansas. Mission Creek Camp & Retreat Center had its first summer camp season in 2019. When the world was struck by pandemic in 2020, MCC remained patient and when the time came to do so, the doors were opened to small groups and retreats. The camp was thrilled to host its second summer season in 2022.
Our Facility
Mission Creek Camp & Retreat Center is a 187-acre facility located in the beautiful flint hills of Northeast Kansas in Shawnee County. We are located just minutes outside of Topeka and only an hour and a half west of Kansas City.
Our 5-acre lake, miles of hiking and horse trails, a splash park, sports field, horseback riding, playground, and archery range provide a perfect setting for an adventure filled camp experience.
Front Entrance Sign
Cody Cabin Area
Our Lake from the Cody Cabins
Cody Cabins Firepit
Pine Have Lodge in 2018
Hill top view from a horse trail
Our barn office installed in 2019
The Splash Park
The Boat House
The Durango Cabin Area
Tombstone Cabin Area in 2019 before updates.
Pine Haven Lodge Entrance
Our Indoor Arena at the Horse Stables
Overlooking the Nurses building and Pine Haven Lodge from the front entrance.
Bunk beds inside the cabins at Cody Cabin Area and Durance Cabin Area
Inside the cabins at Cody Cabin Area
The Nurses Station post renovation in 2022
Renovated Nurses Station in 2022.
The Durango Cabin Area
Cabins at Cody Cabin Area designed by students at Kansas State University.
Horses on top of the hill by the trails.
The refurbished A Frames in Deadwood Cabin Area and Tombstone Area finished in 2023.
Tombstone Cabin Area in 2023.
Board of Directors
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Ali has been teaching Information System Technology courses at Washburn Tech for 20+ years. In addition to teaching, he is an IT specialist with 25+ years of professional experience in information security and digital forensics.
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Lynda is an experienced youth development professional who led and directed programs in the public, private and non profit sectors for over 30 years.
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Judy Setayesh is a 30 year resident of Topeka where she has worked at ADT for the past 20 years. She has worked in several corporate departments (HR, Risk, Fleet, Real Estate) at ADT with currently being the Director of Real Estate.
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Marshall is a native Kansan & proud graduate of Kansas State University. He has served as General Manager at KACY - FM in Arkansas City, Kan. since 2006 and has worked in a variety of mass communications roles starting with the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, Ill. in 1995.
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Founder of Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center - 2006
Founder of Mission Creek Camp and Retreat Center w/ Cathy Scroggs - 2018
Member at Large