How do we serve?

Our core camp program offers free transportation and summer camp experiences to at-risk children who will benefit from a positive change of environment and a program that focuses on character, leadership, and teamwork. Devoted camp counselors assist our youth as they participate in activities such as horseback riding, swimming, gardening, team building, and art. With the help of The Institute for Character Development at Drake University; we've incorporated the Character Counts® initiative into every aspect of our programming. Children are surrounded by positive role models while being completely immersed in activities that are affirmative, instructional, and fun. Most importantly, our campers discover their futures can be filled with much more hope and promise than their current circumstances deem possible. The Ranch provides seven weeks of free leadership camp each summer and we serve 80-100 children per week.