Ranch campers join us each summer to live and breathe all things equestrian! We’re proud to be accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association. We always have certified staff on-site for Ranch Overnight Summer Camp.
The Barn
We built our barn in 2010. It features an indoor riding arena, heated tack room, 32 standing stalls, four box stalls and a wash bay area.
Riding Arenas
We have two large outdoor riding arenas where most lessons take place.
The Fields
Camp Willson has 80 acres of fields for our horses.
Ranch Cabins
Our ranch has three cabins, each accommodating up to 12 people. The restrooms are in the nearby Chuckwagon building.
Chuck Wagon
Located adjacent to our Equestrian Center, the Chuck Wagon has a kitchenette, bathrooms and shower facilities for Ranch cabins. It is a great meeting space for up to 25 people. In the summer, ranch campers enjoy breakfast and lunch here and head to Pettigrew Hall for dinner with the main camp.
Petting Zoo
Our small petting zoo features farm animals: three pigs and two goats.
Ranch Activities
Horseback Riding
Trained staff lead each horse activity in the summer; no previous horseback riding experience is necessary.
Regardless of age, all participants (or their parent/guardian) must sign a risk waiver to participate in horseback riding. All participants must wear long pants, closed-toe shoes (no sandals) and safety helmets (provided).
Animal Education
- Horse nutrition and care, including medical care, bathing and feeding
- Elements of a saddle
- English and Western riding
- Visit with a farrier to discuss horseshoes
- Visit with a vet visit to talk about horse facts
- Horse movements (gaits, jumping)
- Cleaning up after horses
- Petting zoo care for our pigs and goats
Ranch Fun
- Horse, goat and pig treat-making
- Horse stall decorating
- Pool noodle horses - campers make a horse out of a pool noodle
- Jump course: campers run with their pool noodle horse
- Pretty pony: campers paint our horses with animal-safe craft supplies
- How to prep horses for shows
- Campouts
