Philosophy

The environment of the camp is disciplined, structured and oriented to Christian principals. We believe that the achievement of excellence in the programs that we offer develops self-esteem and confidence so that the young people are better able to interact with their peers, the staff, counselors and their family. You can be sure that the campers have fun and thoroughly enjoy every day of camp. Campers will return home with a great attitude and many fond memories. Summer camp is a lifetime investment for your child.

Staff and Counselors

All of our staff members are carefully chosen; they are very competent and dedicated to making the summer camp a tremendous success. The instructors are professionals in their area of expertise. Counselors are selected on the basis of high moral character and talent. Counselors have at least 2 years of college. We maintain a ratio of approximately 1 counselor for every 5 campers; this is in addition to the full time staff members. We have a Registered Nurse also on our staff. Excellent doctors and a hospital are only minutes away from the Ranch.

RIDING HELMETS ARE REQUIRED! We require all trail riders and summer campers at St. John Ranch and Lodge to wear ASTM/SEI certified helmets. If your camper has a proper helmet, bring it to camp. If not, you will need to purchase one or for a $5.00 fee, one will be assigned to each camper during their stay at St. John Ranch and Lodge.

Activities at St. John Ranch and Lodge Summer Camp

• All areas of Western Horsemanship; including care, grooming, and riding skills
• Riding Classes and private lessons
• Trail Rides every day over many miles of scenic trails for every camper
• Arena Training
• Swimming Classes and fun swimming everyday

All activities at St. John Ranch and Lodge are organized and scheduled

Trail Rides

We offer 2 hour trail rides for everyone over miles of scenic and hilly trails all year except July which is reserved for our Summer Camp. The cost is $30 per guest per trail ride. Trail rides are great fun for the entire family or any group. You may also bring a group to stay at the ranch for 2 day up to a week. The cost of all trail rides is included when you stay at the ranch.



ENROLLMENT SHOULD BE DONE EARLY since spaces are limited. Call, fax, or E-mail the name, age and the session your daughter will come. A camper may come for as many sessions as you like. We recommend at least 2 weeks for each camper. When you contact us, we will send you an application form, a health form, a list of what to bring and a confirmation. Girls who will only be staying one week may only attending week 1 or week 5. Girls staying 2-4 weeks may come any week.

COST

We emphasize eight major goals for the campers:

1. Fun and excitement while at St. John Ranch and Lodge
2. A lifetime committment to the learning experience
3. Character building activities
4. A positive and courteous attitude at camp and in life
5. Development of skills in horsemanship and other sports
6. To help each camper learn responsibility
7. A safe and secure environment for the campers
8. To teach campers self protection, personal safety, principles of survival and self reliance

We will dedicate every possible effort to the safety and welfare of your child. Your child will have fun and will learn skills that will last a lifetime.

The environment of the Horseback Riding Camp is disciplined, structured and oriented to good principles. As a Girls Horseback Riding Camp, we believe that the achievement of excellence in the programs that we offer develop self esteem and confidence so that the young people are better able to interact with their peers, the staff, counselors and their family. You can be sure that the campers have fun and thoroughly enjoy every day of Horseback Riding Summer Camp. Campers will return home with a great attitude and many fond memories.

All of our staff members carefully chosen; they are very competent and dedicated to making the Horseback Riding Camp a tremendous success. The instructors are professionals in their area of expertise. Counselors are selected on the basis of high moral character and talent. Counselors have at least 2 years of college. As a Horseback Riding Summer Camp we maintain a ratio of approximately I counselor for every 5 campers; this is in addition to the full time staff members. Excellent doctors and a hospital are only minutes from the Ranch. We require all trail riders and summer campers at St John to wear AST/SEI certified helmets.

Activities at our Horseback Riding Summer Camp include all areas of Western Horsemanship including care, grooming and riding skills. The Western Riding Summer Camp has Riding Classes and the Trail Rides everyday over many miles of scenic trails for every camper attending our Summer Horse Camp. At the Horse Riding Camp, we have Arena Training and Swimming Classes.

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