ACTIVITIES

ROUTINES
Children on the Ranch participate daily in adult supervised chores; teaching them how to embrace a safe and healthy lifestyle.  Learning to help cook, clean, and do laundry are just some of the tasks associated with maintaining a home.  All the activities coordinate around the simple life of a an active ranch to keep it productive and functioning.
Both beef and dairy cattle are raised on the ranch. The children learn to feed and doctor calves and all duties associated with animal maintenance. The children help in caring for a small flock of chickens that are maintained for egg production.

INDIVIDUALITY
Every child is encouraged to develop their own personal talents and an awareness that each has something significant to contribute to make the world a better place.

LIFE SKILLS
Strong work ethics are instilled in the kids as they work alongside the staff members on various projects including carpentry and construction, home improvement and landscaping.  The skills needed to accomplish a given task are taught and often carry over into their adult lives.

SPIRITUALITY
Children are encouraged to attend church and spend time developing their spiritual life. Small groups and Bible studies are also available on the Ranch for further spiritual growth.

RECREATION
Both physical and mental, there is a wide range of recreational activities for the children to participate in at the ranch.  Summer activities include fishing, boating, swimming, soccer, dodge ball, horseback riding, hiking, camping and sailing on Lake Koocanusa.  Winter activities include skiing, skating, sledding, and snowmobiling.  Arts, crafts, music, expressive writing and theatrical performances are encouraged and promoted.  Horsemanship classes and equine therapy are some of the special activities available.