The Ranch is a very special place for families with children. Our Youth Adventures program operates from mid-June until Labor Day for children ages 4-18. The objective of our Youth Program is for young people to have fun while learning to appreciate nature and develop more self- confidence through planned activities and a wide variety of recreation. Activities are geared to suit the abilities and interests of each age group.

Our program lasts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A day in the Youth Program may include canoeing, camping, pizza parties, llama hikes, pony rides for children under 6 years old (or under 44 inches tall), a climbing wall, ice cream socials, archery, animal tracking, leather crafts, face painting, horseback riding, hiking and lots of other fun activities. We also have a very popular teen program. A "teens only" camping trip in Yellowstone Park and inner-tube floating down the Madison River are just a few of the activities in which teens participate.

We have recently expanded our Confidence Course to include an extensive High Ropes Course, which is guaranteed fun for all. Our Youth Program crew teaches ropes course safety and are is staffed with fully qualified facilitators.

Parents are welcome to observe or participate in any of their children's activities! Here is a sample of Outdoor Youth Adventures weekly activities.