Ranch Camp is a seven day long camp for teens and adults who have intellectual disabilities located on 340 beautiful acres 45 minutes east of Austin. We encourage, enrich and empower our exceptional campers!
We serve an 1800 calorie/day menu that has been exclusively designed for Down Home Ranch by a licensed nutritionist. We prepare three delicious hot meals per day with high quality ingredients. Particular attention is paid to the special diet needs of your camper. We have experience preparing menus for campers on diabetic, glutton free, or allergy restricted diets to name a few.
Session Information
2009 Summer Schedule:
June 7-13; Adults
June 14-20; Adults
June 21-27; Teens
July 5-11; Adults
July 12-18; Adults
July 19-25; Teens
August 2-8; Adults
August 9-15; Teens
Fee is $500
Registration is secured upon receipt of the $100 application fee (to be applied to total fee) and approval of 2009 Camper Application.
Teen camps are for campers 13 to 22 years of age, though teens may attend adult camps, if desired.
Camper check in begins at 5:00 PM sharp on Sunday. Closing ceremony - parents and family are invited - is at 10:00 AM Saturday morning. All campers should be picked up by 11:00 AM Saturday morning to avoid late pick-up fee.
More About Camp
RANCH CAMP is a seven day long residential camp for teens and adults who have intellectual disabilities.
Campers enjoy traditional camp activities such as archery, BB guns, horses, fishing, kayaking, swimming, sports, music and drama. Plus we have a party EVERY night. We dance, sing karaoke, swim, watch a movie under the stars, and much more!!
Campers and staff sleep out air-conditioned bunkhouses and lodges. Meals are prepared on-site and served three times a day in our air-conditioned dining hall.
RANCH CAMP is licensed by the Texas Department of Health. It is on the beautiful 340 acre Down Home Ranch located northeast of Austin.
Staff:
Our Counselors are extraordinary college students, most majoring in special education or a related field. They are carefully screened and trained. The staff to camper ratio is 1:3. All staff are trained and medical oversight is available 24 hours a day. Our counselors are dedicated to encourage, enrich and empower our campers!
