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Our program is broken into 3 seasonal sessions each year. In addition to our summer camp, youth participants can continue their progressive involvement, and maintain their long-lasting friendships during our after school programs. Youth are also able to participate at the Ranch between sessions as youth volunteers once they have attained the age of 10 years old to obtain community service units required in many public schools.

SESSIONS
Spring Feb 15 – May 20
Summer June 12 – Aug 25
Fall Sept 11 – Nov 17

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AFTER SCHOOL CAMP
Youth are picked up after school and transported to the Ranch to participate in evening feeding, go-carting, archery, cooking, horseback riding and lessons
 
SUMMER DAY CAMP
5 full days of camp activities such as farm animal care, horseback riding, lapidary, archery and more. Campers are picked up at 8:00AM at Montecito Park and returned back to the park at 5:00PM
 
HORSE DAY CAMP
A 5-day session of equestrian camp teaching the basics of horsemanship starting with preparation, safety and reining; then, moving through a walk, trot, canter with the attainment of a balanced seat. 3 hours of riding each day. Horse Day Campers are then offered their choice of day camp activities or more horse related activities

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