PROGRAM POSITIONS

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Wranglers

Teach Western riding, natural relationship with horses, bridling, saddling, horse and animal care, breeds and colors, Roping, Western Art (drawing horses), facilitate Animal Care of horses and small farm animals (goats and kids), feed and care for all animals, and keep corrals, barn and tack clean and serviceable (mucking).

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Children's Activity Instructors

Teach instructional progressions in relation to each child's ability and development in the following areas:

TEAMBUILDING LOW-ROPES FACILITATOR

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MOUNTAINBOARDING (like snowboarding on wheels)

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DISK GOLF (with Frisbees ®)

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ARTS AND CRAFTS
 

LEATHERWORK 

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NATURE CRAFTS & OUTDOOR SKILLS (Fire-building, campfire safety, use of camp stoves and outdoor cooking, reading the woods and weather for wilderness survival, leave-no-trace, hiking and exploring, tracking, ecology, foraging, basketry, etc.)

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GAMES & SPORTS

 

ARCHERY

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GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE

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DRAMATIC GAMES & IMPROVISATION

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CHILDREN'S YOGA

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NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS, LORE & STORY TELLING

​Children's Group Counselors

Lead and guide children's groups and assist with programs. 

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SUPPORT POSITIONS

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Kitchen Manager | Head Cook

Plan and serve regular well-balanced meals for up to 40 staff. Our Kitchen Manager | Head Cook is in charge of three meals every day, snacks every day, and meals for occasional adult events. They also plan menus, orders supplies, schedule and manage the kitchen. They oversea the dining room team, serving, and manage the buffet. The Kitchen Manager | Head Cook is in charge of safely putting up food after meals. They facilitate regular clean-up, maintenance of the kitchen, dining room, food prep and storage areas. They help with dish & pan washing and also lend a hand in floor mopping, and end of day kitchen shut-down.

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Prep Cook | Baker

The Prep Cook | Baker assists the Kitchen Manager | Head Cook. They help with cooking, baking, food prep and buffet management. This staff member will also help with table setting, serving, dish and pan washing. They will also assist in mopping, over-all clean up, maintenance of the dining room, kitchen and food storage areas.

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Drivers

Transport clientele in vans and buses. This position combines with another main job in the Summer Camp Program. New bus drivers receive the benefit of tuition-free Commercial Driver License Training & Certification.

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Nanny

Care for our family’s curious almost-three-year-old girl; occasional supervision and tutoring for her energetic seven-and-a-half-year-old 2nd grade sister; and lending an ear and tutoring their lively thirteen-year-old sister. Occasional care for the girls’ four-year-old boy cousin and possibly their eight-and-a-half-year-old stepbrother.

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Office

Help the Ranch with public, staff, and Camper communications as our Office Secretary. Computer skills are critical in order to assist camper parents with payments, registration, attendance; communicating in-person, online, and over the phone. Flexibility and willingness to learn are very important!

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Health Care

Assist with ​staff and camper health. Help with any injuries, give out prescribed medication, and be the point person for any medical concerns. You will need to soothe both physical and mental ailments.

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Ranch Hand | Maintenance

The Ranch Hand | Maintenance Staff take care of general upkeep of all systems such as mechanical, electrical, automotive, plumbing, and repairs. They also help with loading, hauling, landscaping, set-up and cleanup throughout Camp.

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Camp Photographer | Media Manager

Take photographs throughout Camp and manage photographs taken by other staff. Post to parents and our social media platforms. Makes photo albums documenting the summer.

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