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Frequently Asked Questions

Why visit the ranch?

Our main focus is the children that God has brought to us both in the home and in the schools. This is a huge task and one that we cannot reach without help from others. We need to have partners who can share the vision of providing for these children at our home and students at our school. Without these partnerships we could not accomplish what we have purposed in our hearts to do.  Thank you for your interest in visiting the Ranch!

What kind of activities can we plan for the kids?

Two side by side photos. Left: A volunteer women paints the face of a teen ranch girl. Right: A volunteer woman helps ranch teen with a science project.

The children of the Ranch love to interact with the groups that visit.  Here are a few ideas:

  • Arts & Crafts – Home Depot-type wood craft, friendship bracelets, necklaces, drawing, painting, popsicle stick structures.

  • Games & Sports – soccer, kickball, volleyball, relay races.

Some groups have brought down equipment/supplies and organized a mini-carnival with different game booths.  The kids love it!!

What kind of work projects can we expect?

Carpentry, masonry, concrete, painting, electrical, weeding, digging, cleaning, sewing, moving equipment/materials… there’s always something to do at the Ranch!

  • The Ranch Director will provide your group with a list of specific projects closer to your trip date(s).

  • We ask that groups do their best to provide some or all of the materials for the projects they will be doing.

What type of facilities are available for our stay?

We have facilities at the ranch to adequately house over seventy guests at one time including a full kitchen, meeting halls, dorm rooms with restrooms and showers.  Church and humanitarian groups are welcome to come and stay for a weekend or a week to interact with our children and students to develop relationships and encourage them.

Kitchen and Dining room interior

The kitchen consists of one upright refrigerator, one chest freezer, two sink basins with commercial sink head. The stove has: one griddle, six gas burners and two ovens. There is a microwave oven, coffee maker, five slow cookers, and a variety of cooking equipment.

Kitchen

Exterior of the visitor dorm houses

The three visitor dorms can house up to 18 people each. Each dorm house offers two showers, two toilets, and two sinks. The bunks are all two levels high.

Dorm House

Exterior of the single room duplexes

We have three single room duplexes designed for married couples and their families. They include a queen bed, shower, and sink.

Single Room Duplexes

Three level fire pit with nearby firewood

The Fire Pit is an ideal place for group meetings, share circles, Bible studies, marshmallow roasts, or just a place to sing songs and connect with God.

Fire Pit

What steps do we need to take when planning a trip?

Official Handbook

Leader Supplemental Handbook