For over 61 years, Cloverleaf Ranch has offered children and young adults the experiences that last a lifetime. As a traditional summer camp, Cloverleaf Ranch's well rounded program offers the multitude of activities that kids need. Safety is always first, followed by fun! Our counselors include international staff that always bring additional interest to the program. Email or call us for more information!

Thunderbird Ranch offers the beautiful rolling hills of Sonoma County with access to over 600 acres of ranch land on the Russian River and a warm, Mediterranean climate. The architecture of the facilities and outbuildings on the ranch provide a Wild West setting and contain numerous artifacts that enrich our local history. We have a 1926 Northwestern Pacific Railroad Caboose, refurbished Conestoga wagons and a model Railroad Station House. A central bathhouse (the County Seat) offers private sanitary facilities and hot showers.

Thunderbird Ranch provides an unforgettable summer experience for children with an abundance of activities designed to mirror our philosophy and goals while at the same time foster self-esteem and confidence in a safe, warm and caring family environment that concerned parents have come to rely on for 2 generations. Thunderbird Ranch Summer Camp was founded in 1962 by Arline Johnson, having evolved out of the Johnson's family's wish to combine their extensive horseback riding careers with their goal of providing a unique and positive recreational experience for children. The ownership and direction of the camp was assumed by Arline's son, Bruce Johnson in 1975. Bruce and his wife Elizabeth, have developed the curriculum of Thunderbird over the years to reflect current sporting trends, while still maintaining the basic activities that have helped Thunderbird remain one of the outstanding summer day camps in Northern California.

Take the stress out of an unorganized summer and fill it with the happiness and new adventures awaiting your child (ages 7-16) at RIVER WAY RANCH CAMP. River Way Ranch Camp, a co-educational resident camp located in the beautiful foothills of Sequoia National Park, attracts children from all over the world.

Children choose from 60 exciting activities. In addition to regular camp activities, River Way offers classes in water-skiing, horseback riding, whitewater river-rafting, tennis, digital photography, trampoline center, sailing, mini-bikes, waverunners and go-karts. Trips to the local waterslide park and overnight to the Sequoias are also favorites. River Way campers enjoy four 1-1/2 hour activity periods daily and conclude with a fun evening program. River Way hires a staff in excess of 140 people and requires them to attend 7-10 days of training which focuses on building self esteem, conflict resolution, team building and all aspects of safety and supervising campers throughout each day. The Buckaroos, ages 7-9, have two counselors with each cabin group at all times. They receive a challenging, diversified schedule, teaching them many new skills. All campers will also have an opportunity to earn iron-on T-shirt patches in all activities.

Beginning at age 10, Rancheros and Seniors have free choices of activity. They will sign up for their classes once a week and have the option of changing classes if so desired. Transportation is available by charter bus from Southern and Northern California. For more information regarding River Way Ranch Camp please visit our website at: www.riverwayranchcamp.com or call for a brochure and video at 1-800-821-2801.

In addition to River Way Ranch Camp, Wonder Valley Family Camp offers 2 - 1 week sessions in August. If your children are too young for River Way, you might want to try the Family Camp, where everyone can participate in age appropriate activities for the entire family.

Rawhide Ranch, a private horse camp established in 1963, is famous for providing campers from all over the world with a taste of the old west. The camp is located approximately 45 min. north of San Diego, CA near the village of Bonsall.

Campers learn to ride in our nationally accredited western riding program. The daily schedule features western riding & vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) instruction, animal care time, animal & horse science classes along with a variety of electives to choose from such as roping, archery, drama, crafts, weekly newspaper, climbing tower, dance, sports/games as well as swimming/water slide.

The overnight program is a co-ed program for ages 7-15. One week or multiple week sessions are available.

When campers arrive to begin their summer camp adventure, families will be greeted by a host of new sights and sounds to welcome you to Rawhide Ranch. As you help your camper get settled in there will be plenty of time to meet your child’s counselor and explore the ranch together before you say your goodbyes. The days will fly by and before you know it the Grand Entry music will be playing to welcome the families back to the ranch for the closing day festivities. (If your camper is traveling alone by air we will be happy to arrange for transportation to/from the San Diego airport.)

A summer horse camp experience will provide a lifetime of memories along with a new sense of independence, accomplishment, and pride as new skills are learned, new friendships are made, and a chance to joy a slower pace of life.

Rawhide Ranch is proud to be accredited by both the ACA (American Camp Association) and CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) assuring our camp families that we meet the highest camp and safety standards in the industry today. Visit our website for more details about our week-long summer camp sessions. Information is also available by calling the ranch office at (760)758-0083.

By design, Douglas is a small camp which accepts approximately 120 boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14. A generous 1 to 4 counselor to camper ratio creates an individualized experience for every child. Our quality staff is selected from throughout the United States and around the world. They help the campers achieve success in every activity and develop pride through personal improvement and mastery of athletic skills. We also focus on developing social and leadership skills which will serve the campers well throughout their lives.

Our six major activities are western horseback riding, swimming, tennis, archery, riflery, and arts & crafts. We also offer ball sports, water polo, overnight camp-outs, and a different special activity every night from carnivals to barn dancing. The fun and excitement of the summer, together with lots of care and attention, encourage a feeling of success found uniquely at Douglas Ranch Camps.

We feature a small, but challenging cross-country course around our 23 acres, as well as a round pen and arena complete with 10-12 jumps. We also have swimming pool that invites games, especially volleyball. The kids live in a new 24 foot yurt type tent.
Because of our size our program is personalized and comfortable for first-timers. This is a place where kids can just be kids for a week or two.
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Jameson Ranch Camp is a real ranch in the southern sierras, about 3 hours north of Los Angeles. We are a private camp / family run business that assists campers in developing skills, fun, friendships, and wholesome values. From learning to ride a horse, to making friends from people all over the world, camp is a unique place for growth and self development. Our wonderful staff exemplify positive, traditional, role modeling and campers learn many "lifelong learnables" in friendships and outdoor skills. Each day campers choose from the many fun and challenging outdoor programs offered. We also involve campers with ranch experiences (like animal care, gardening and construction projects) which connect kids with the camp community and show them that they are an important part of the working ranch.

The horse program is a fantastic way for children to learn riding and develop higher level skills. Our lessons in western and bareback start at the beginning levels. As the rider progresses through lessons to higher groups, lots of additional activities are added. The advanced riders help deliver the mail by pony express each morning, help with cattle drives and ride bareback to gather horses from the mountain pastures early in the morning. An overnight camp trip on horseback happens each session. We also offer Horse vaulting, which teaches gymnastic moves on the back of a horse being lunged in a circle. The vaulters put on a great show for parents on the last day of the session. Our cart driving program teaches campers to harness a horse, attach it to a cart and drive the cart along the dirt roads.

If you want to cool off and develop your water skills, visit the pool or go boating on our small private lake. The canoes, kayaks and sailboats offer lessons and fun games. For a great ride, take a mountain bike lesson or climb a rock in the rock-climbing class. Learn to shoot a 22 rifle or a bow and arrow at target practice.

For the performing arts at JRC there are many opportunities! The crafts area is always open and quite popular, with everything from candles to woodwork being offered. A drama production happens every session and amazes parents when they arrive on Saturday to watch it performed on our outdoor stage. Music is a big part of life here on the ranch. We sing before each meal and in the evenings. And there's the talent show where talent isn,t needed!

If you like animals, come to camp. We have a baby animal program, in addition to the cows, horses, chickens, goats, pigs, dogs and, of course, cats.

Food is a delight!! The garden provides big and luscious vegetables, the chickens lay organic eggs. The outdoor oven bakes homemade bread and roasts our ranch beef. (vegetarian options are available.) The milk cow still needs to be milked twice a day.

Jameson Ranch Camp provides a quality experience that generates a lifetime of fabulous memories and abilities.

Shady Lawn Ranch. We offer Western and English riding instruction and give campers the opportunity to help give total care of the horse so they learn what its like to own a horse. If your child keeps pestering you about wanting a horse, this is the camp for you. We also offer a program for higher level riders as well. Youth camps are scheduled regularly throughout the summer and during school breaks.

Far View Ranch Camp operates 2 week sessions during the summer months for boys and girls ages 8-15, who are interested in involvement in a rural life experience. Kids take an active role in animal chores, horseback riding, gardening, hiking, nature exploration, gold rush history, water sports, performing and visual arts and cooperative group living. Many generations of children have attended Far View and have participated in a life changing experience. The camp is small and much like a large farm family. Non-denominational, multi-ethnic design with an emphasis on inclusiveness, open communication and respect for the environment, nature and one another.

Fun, friendships and adventures through activities that build confidence and moral character are at the core of Mountain Meadow's philosophy. We limit our enrollment to no more than 110 campers per session to promote a family-like environment where campers and staff alike are truly able to bond with one another and build friendships and learn new skills; camper to staff ratio is 1 to 5. It is a positive environment where self-esteem and self-confidence are built through fun, competitive games and activities. Mountain Meadow takes summer camp beyond just the normal, day to day offerings of traditional activities, with a focus on the individual as our number one priority at all times.

Traditional activities take place twice each weekday, when campers have the freedom to choose the activity they wish to participate in; nothing is scheduled or regimented. Weekends are reserved for all-camp games when the entire camp family is divided into teams, competing in fun activities such as Capture the Flag, Swim Meets, and other fun relays.

All counselors are carefully screened by our directors prior to hiring, to ensure that we have the most mature, responsible and fun-loving staff. Campers and staff stay in cabins, fully enclosed with bathrooms in each, and divided by age and grade level.

We encourage you to consider us for your camping experience for Summer 2007 and look forward to hearing from you soon!