Why does it matter?

One of the most widely used quotes at Wildwood Hills Ranch is, "It is better to build strong children than repair broken men." by Frederick Douglass. Every child matters. More young people than ever are at-risk and need a helping hand from those of us who can to give it. The majority of the children participating in our programs live in foster homes or come from economically disadvantaged, single parent homes. Without support from the community, these children run the risk of falling through the cracks.

While we can't control the circumstances each child faces away from camp, we can offer them encouragement and new skills to help them approach life's challenges from a different perspective.

By the end of their week at summer camp or Bounce Back Camp weekend, we want the youth to report that they have increased their leadership skills and have developed and maintained positive relationships. We also want youth to incorporate the positive aspects of their experience into their lives resulting in better school experiences including grades, attendance, and participation.