PROGRAM POSITIONS

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Wranglers

Teach Western Riding, natural relationship with horses, bridling, saddling, horse and animal care, breeds and colors, Roping, Western Art (drawing horses), facilitate Animal Care of horses and small farm animals (goats and kids), feed and care for all animals, and keep corrals, barn and tack clean and serviceable (mucking).

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Children's Activity Instructors

Teach instructional progressions in relation to each child's ability and development in the following areas:

TEAMBUILDING LOW-ROPES FACILITATOR

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MOUNTAINBOARDING (like snowboarding, but w/wheels on dirt)

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DISK GOLF (with Frisbees ®)

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ARTS AND CRAFTS
 

LEATHERWORK 

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NATURE CRAFTS & OUTDOOR SKILLS (Fire-building, campfire safety, use of camp stoves and outdoor cooking, reading the woods and weather for wilderness survival, leave-no-trace, hiking and exploring, tracking, ecology, foraging, basketry, etc.)

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​STORIES (Listen to tell stories, choose the Ending, create stories, tell your own story…)

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GAMES & SPORTS

 

ARCHERY

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GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE

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DRAMATIC GAMES & IMPROVISATION

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CHILDREN'S YOGA

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NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS, LORE & STORY TELLING

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NATURE IMMERSION (Exploring Outdoors, Games, Sensory Awareness Activities)

​Children's Group Counselors

Lead and guide children's groups of consolidated ages, and assist at activities.

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SUPPORT POSITIONS

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Kitchen Manager | Head Cook

Plan and serve regular well-balanced meals for up to 40 staff. Our Kitchen Manager | Head Cook is in charge of three meals every day, snacks every day, and meals for occasional adult events. They are in charge of safely putting up food after meals. They plan menus, order supplies, manage all aspects of our Camp Food Service, and schedule kitchen staff assistance, including the part-time Kitchen Crew team. They manage the buffet and oversee the dining room and serving.Our Kitchen Manager | Head Cook facilitates regular clean-up, maintenance of the kitchen, dining room, safe food prep and storage areas. They help with dish & pan washing, lend a hand in floor mopping, and end of day kitchen shut-down.

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Prep Cook | Baker

The full-time Prep Cook | Baker assists the Kitchen Manager | Head Cook. They help with cooking, baking, food prep, dining room and buffet management. This staff member also helps with table setting, serving, dish and pan washing, mopping, over-all clean up, and maintenance of the dining room, kitchen and food storage areas.

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Drivers

Transport clientele in vans and buses. This position combines with another main job (TBD) in the Summer Camp Program, such as counselor or activity instructor. New bus drivers receive the benefit of tuition-free Commercial Driver Training, licensing, and certification.

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Nanny

Care for our family’s curious almost-five-year-old girl; occasional supervision and tutoring for her energetic nine-and-a-half-year-old 2nd grade sister; and lending an ear and tutoring their lively fifteen-year-old sister. Occasional care for the girls’ six-year-old boy cousin and possibly their ten-and-a-half-year-old stepbrother.

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Office

Help the Ranch with public, staff, and camper communications as our Office Secretary. Computer skills are critical in order to assist camper parents with payments, registration, and attendance. Comfortable, confident, and friendly communications are essential in-person, online, and over the phone. Flexibility and willingness to learn are very important!

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Health Care

Assist with ​staff and camper health. Help with any injuries, give out prescribed medications, and be the point person for any medical concerns. You will need to soothe both physical and mental ailments for campers and staff members alike.

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Ranch Hand | Maintenance

The Ranch Hand | Maintenance Staff take care of general upkeep of all systems such as mechanical, electrical, automotive, plumbing, and repairs. They also help with loading, hauling, landscaping, set-up and cleanup throughout Camp.

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Camp Photographer | Media Manager

Takes photographs throughout Camp and manages photographs taken by other staff. Post to parents and our social media platforms. Makes photo albums documenting the summer.

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