Ranch Camp

Camp Mason’s Diamond M Ranch camp is a great place for campers and the horses they love. At Ranch camp children who have finished 7th - 9th grade spend two whole weeks building the special bond that forms between horse and rider. Ranch campers learn all the basics of western-style horsemanship – there’s plenty of advanced skills and learning to keep everyone challenged! Our well-trained and experienced staff know our horses intimately, and ensure that every ranch camper has a safe, comfortable, yet challenging experience regardless of the skills they bring with them.

Ranch campers are with their horse for half of each day, tacking, trail-riding, lesson-riding, grooming, assisting in minor vet care, learning horse anatomy and breed specialties, feeding, cleaning stalls, and helping to maintain the barn and all the equipment. During the other half of the day campers can choose to join in activities with traditional camp, or remain at the barns helping out as needed. Ranch campers also share in the responsibility of early morning feedings. Our campers take pride in sharing the responsibility of caring for a herd of horses!

Our Neckerchief Program gives ranch campers goals to strive for. Studying and passing your neckerchief test is a source of pride, and recognized as a significant achievement by the entire camp. On the closing day of each session the ranch campers stage a rodeo at the Upper Barn, displaying their newfound skills and celebrating their achievements. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch the rodeo - it's a great way to see what’s special about our Ranch Program and the staff members who work hard to make it exceptional.