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Horse & Animal Activities |
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Horse Science |
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If you're pretty sure there's more to horses than riding, this class is for you! Learn how to care for, groom and feed one of God's most wonderful creations. |
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Rodeo Science |
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Learn about the skills that riders, ropers and other rodeo contestants must have to be successful. During Junior (grades 3-6) weeks (only), our wranglers teach campers how to rope from the ground and how to take down and tie goats. Horsemanship experience or ability is not required. |
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Vaulting |
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Gymnastics on a moving horse! Vaulting is an athletic sport campers learn on a stationery barrel, and then perform at a walk or trot. We offer two morning classes and one afternoon class. Campers demonstrate their accomplishments for the whole group on Friday. Required: sturdy tennis shoes (no boots) and a pair of loose pants or shorts. |
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Animal Science |
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You'll learn about and get "up close and personal" with all kinds of farm animals-including cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys, pigs, poultry, rabbits and horses. |
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Horsemanship Classes (require pre-registration) |
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| Get even more horse time at Miracle Ranch by enrolling in our Horsemanship Classes. These classes are offered during mornings or afternoons. Riders need to wear long pants and sturdy shoes with a closed toe and heel. |
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Western |
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If you've been to a rodeo or watched a Western on TV, you've seen Western riding. Working in our covered arena, Miracle Ranch wranglers teach campers the basics of safety, equitation (how to sit balanced on a horse) and control. Campers learn to walk, jog and lope their horses. |
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English |
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Approximately fifteen percent of our program is English riding. You may have seen an English rider playing polo, performing dressage, stadium-jumping or cross-country jumping. We teach the basics of English riding, including equitation (how to sit balanced on a horse) at the walk, sitting trot, posting trot, two-point position and, sometimes, at the canter. Occasionally, intermediate riders learn jumping. |
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Trailride |
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Our most popular horsemanship option takes campers through our wooded trails as they learn about trail safety and how to maneuver their horses through obstacles. Riders use a Western saddle and usually trot by the end of the week. |
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Horsemanship Track |
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The first choice of serious horse lovers who want as much riding time as possible. You'll get four hours of nonstop horsemanship fun each day, Monday through Friday. Riders enjoy horse science and ground classes, as well as tons of arena and trail-riding time. |
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Early-Morning Trailrides |
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Early risers can start their day with one of two trailrides in the wooded acreage at Miracle Ranch. Rides leave at 6:15 and 7:00 a.m. |
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Activities (Continued!) |
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Archery |
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You'll have a safe, fun time learning to use archery equipment. The environment is highly-supervised, and is offered on some afternoons as a free time activity. (Note: During Tomadachi and Junior 3 and 4 weeks, archery participants also take part in marksmanship) |
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Marksmanship |
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Trained, certified instructors teach safe, fun and responsible use of BB, pellet and/or .22-caliber rifles is taught by our trained, certified instructors. Marksmanship is offered some afternoons as a free time activity. (Note: During Tomadachi and Junior 3 and 4 weeks, marksmanship participants also take part in archery) |
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Field Sports |
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Organized games, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship, are played throughout the week in our huge grass field. |
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Boating |
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Have fun learning to safely use boats and canoes on beautiful Horseshoe Lake. |
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Windsurfing |
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During Teen weeks (only), learn the basics of balance and control on a sailboard that's designed for your size and weight. Horseshoe Lake is a perfect learning environment-with lots of room and gentle breezes. Windsurfing is offered during afternoons as a free time activity. |
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Golf Instruction (requires pre-registration) |
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Learn from a golf pro at Horseshoe Lake Golf Course! Available during Teen weeks only. Bring your own golf clubs or use equipment at the Horseshoe Lake Golf Course. |
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Paintball (requires pre-registration) |
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Strap on your mask and goggles, and play some exciting games. We provide all supplies, so please leave your gear at home. The fee includes your first 200 paintballs, marker, mask and field. Additional balls can be purchased through the camp store. Note: paintball can cause bruising. |
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Arts and Crafts |
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We offer fun activities that encourage creativity and individual accomplishment. You'll take your work home with you on Saturday! T-shirts for tie-dying can be purchased. Arts and crafts is offered some afternoons as a free-time activity. |
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Christian Television and Video (CTV) |
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Combine contemporary Christian music with video footage shot during your week at Miracle Ranch to create a music video. Best of all, everyone at camp gets to see the video on Friday! |
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Improv |
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The Ranch's own drama class gives campers a chance to be creative and put their acting skills to work. Best of all, you'll take your act to center stage on Friday night - with your friends at camp as your audience! Available during Teen weeks only. |
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Showtime |
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Showtime is allows campers to be creative and put their acting and improvisation skills to work. This special drama class is offered during Junior weeks only. Campers perform on Friday night. |
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Newscast |
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Write, perform and direct your own news program. We help you capture the show on video so it can be presented on Friday evening. |
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Rocketry and Pine Car Racers |
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Have fun designing, building and painting your own missiles and rocket-powered pine cars. Then, on Friday, head out into our field and launch 'em. The sky's the limit! |
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Free Time Activities |
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| Each afternoon, campers are welcome to participate in any of the following activities. The extent of each camper's waterfront participation is determined by swim tests administered during the Sunday registration. Wristbands given to each camper indicate which part(s) of the waterfront they may use. |
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Basketball, volleyball and four-square |
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These are just a few of the games available during afternoon "Campers' Choice" hours. |
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Batting Cage |
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Trained staff works with you as you practice your swing and hit the baseball in our sports field. |
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Boating |
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Grab a friend and take a rowboat, canoe or paddle boat out on beautiful Horseshoe Lake. |
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Diving board, waterslide, zip line and Aqua Jump |
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Part of the exciting waterfront fun available to campers who have qualified for deep water swimming. |
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Recreation Hall |
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Hang out at the Trading Post and play a round of ping-pong, foosball, pool, or carpet ball while you rest up for your next outdoor adventure. |
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Swimming |
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The Miracle Ranch lakefront is supervised by Red Cross-certified lifeguards, so everyone has a safe, fun time. |
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Windsurfing/sailboards |
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Available throughout afternoon free swim times (during Teen weeks only). |
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