Classes | Electives | Evening Activities

• HORSE RIDING
  Every camper gets to ride every day if they choose. Under the guidance of our award winning trainers, Ranch Hands will be trained based on their experience while riding outdoors at the O.K. Corral.
  Riders must wear an ASTM approved equestrian riding helmet at all times while on horseback. Helmets are provided by the camp Ranch or you are welcome to bring your own approved equestrian helmet.
  
• VAULTING / HORSEBACK GYMNASTICS
  Vaulting, or Horseback Gymnastics, will bring out the stunt-rider in those who chose this activity. Starting at the Vaulting Arena, riders learn their techniques on stationary pads before performing at the Horse Show Arena in the weekly show. See also our Vaulting World pages
  
• ANIMAL SCIENCE CLASSROOM
  A well deserved break in the Animal Sciences classroom teaches Ranch Hands the basics of ranch animals and their care. Don't worry; that knocking on the roof is only the mountain goats hiking their favorite inclines.
  
• HORSE SCIENCE CLASSROOM
  We won't make veterinarians out of Ranch Hands, but we will educate on equine sciences including care, anatomy and biology.
• ANIMAL CARE
  Each Ranch Hand has his own animal project. You will have the opportunity to learn how to raise and care for your own farm animals. It's all part of the ranch experience and builds great pride and teamwork within the group.

Classes | Electives | Evening Activities

• ARCHERY
  Target practice and accuracy contests after comprehensive safety and shooting lessons, review, testing and technique pointers.
  
• RIFLERY SAFETY AND TARGET PRACTICE
  Learn safety and respect for guns and ammunition. Ranch Hands are required to pass a one hour safety class before they are allowed to shoot .22 caliber rifles at targets. (Campers must be at least 12 years old to participate in the .22 rifle activities; campers under the age of 12 may participate using air rifles.)
  
  All shooting is Staff supervised with safety and respect for guns as lesson number one; accuracy and fun are secondary. Campers have the option to select their own electives during the week; if parents would prefer their child not participate in this elective they should discuss this with their camper prior to arrival at camp.
• SWIMMING
  Pool is open during Summer and Spring sessions, and as weather allows. Lifeguard is on duty but swimming lessons are not provided.
• WESTERN CRAFTS
  Learn while you create crafts from leather, beads, gems and other Cowboy items.
• COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING
  Line dancing, square dancing and good 'ol country stompin' at some evening activities.
• CREATIVE WRITING
  Learn the craft of creative writing. Work on story structure, dramatic theme and character development.
• OUTDOOR COOKING
  Learn the tricks and techniques to safely make and cook on an open fire.

Classes | Electives | Evening Activities
Some or all of the following events will take place each week during the camp evenings. Because many Ranch Hands stay for more than one week, we do our best to vary the programs and always provide something different.

• Camp Games
• Camp Fire
• Camp Chapel
• Talent Show
• Entertainment (Band, comedians, etc.)
• Cowboy Sing-Along