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Kidder Creek

Wrangler in Training

  2 Weeks
  Kidder Creek
  10th–13th Grade
Summer 2024
Be mentored by wranglers in horse care, arena lessons and trail rides that will improve your own horsemanship skills. At the same time serve through teaching and assisting young riders. Develop spiritually through special activities and a curriculum that emphasizes leadership, team building and intentional spiritual growth.
Must have attended Advanced Rider camp before becoming a wrangler in training.* There is also an application process. Please email Danna Ayers to access the application.

*If you feel you are ready to be a WIT but have not attended Advanced Riders in the past, you can reach out to the camp to seek an exemption.

Register for Summer 2025 starting November 19th!
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Pricing

TWO WEEKS OF CAMP

Meals, Lodging, Program & Recreation

$869

  • Camperships

    Please do not let finances get in the way of a Mount Hermon experience. Through the generosity of many, a partial grant from the Campership Fund may be just the gift you need to make it possible for you to attend camp.

    Learn More about Camperships
  • Payment Policies
    • Deposits: A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required to complete your registration. Please have a payment method ready to go during the registration process. We accept Visa, MasterCard, or an Electronic Check. Deposits are $150 per child.
    • 50% Balance Due 90 Days Out: 50% of your total registration cost will be due 90 days before the start date of your week of camp. On this day, your account will automatically be charged and is non-refundable.
    • Total Balance Due 30 Days Out: The total remaining balance will be due 30 days before the start date of your week of camp. On this day, your account will automatically be charged the remainder of your balance and is non-refundable.
    • Cancellations and Changes: Non-refundable Deposit: Regardless of when you cancel, the initial deposit is non-refundable. Up to 90 Days Before Arrival: Except for the non-refundable deposit, there are no penalties for cancellations made up to 90 days prior to your arrival date
      • For cancellations made within the 90 days leading up to your arrival date, 50% of your total registration cost is non-refundable.
      • For cancellations made within the 30 days leading up to your arrival date, 100% of your total registration cost is non-refundable.
    • Transfer Fees In the event that you decide to change the week in which your child is attending camp, there will be a transfer fee of $50.

    We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. While we always aim for flexibility, these policies help us ensure proper preparations for our camp attendees. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to be sure of your attendance dates.

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  • ACTIVITIES

    Trail Riding

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    Vaulting

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    Horse Science

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    Arena

  • ACTIVITIES

    Pond Time

2025 Registration

Must have attended Advanced Rider camp before becoming a wrangler in training.
There is also an application process. Please email Danna Ayers to access the application.

*If you feel you are ready to be a WIT but have not attended Advanced Riders in the past, you can reach out to the camp to seek an exemption.

Summer Week Dates Gender Availability Register
Weeks 1 & 2: June 8–20, 2025 Weeks 1 & 2 June 8–20, 2025   Gals Only
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Weeks 3 & 4: June 22–July 4, 2025 Weeks 3 & 4 June 22–July 4, 2025    Guys & Gals
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Weeks 5 & 6: July 6–18, 2025 Weeks 5 & 6 July 6–18, 2025   Gals Only
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  • FACILITIES

    Arena

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    Dining Hall

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    Stables

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    Teepee

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    Pond

 
Prepare

Before Getting to Camp

  • Packing List
    • Warm sleeping bag and pillow
    • Warm-weather and cool-weather clothes
    • Jeans for riding
    • Jacket
    • Modest swimsuit (one-piece swimsuit for girls)
    • Shower/beach towel
    • Bathroom supplies (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste)
    • Sunscreen
    • Walking shoes and/or tennis shoes for vaulting
    • Riding boots (cover ankles, smooth sole, 1” heel)
    • Sandals for pond (flip flops ok)
    • Flashlight
    • Bible w/pen or pencil

    *Please mark all items, including luggage, with camper's first and last name

    Optional Items: Inexpensive or disposable camera. Put name on camera

    Items NOT to Bring:

    • Cell Phones or ANY electronics
    • Expensive cameras
    • Alcohol, drugs
    • Firearms, knives, weapons of any kind
  • Roommate Policy

    Up to 3 friends can room together in the same cabin.

    Roommate requests will be available in May. Each parent of a registered child will receive an email at that time explaining how to complete the roommate request online.

  • Important Food Policies
    • We will provide a vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free option at every meal. For Celiac, we will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee against cross contamination.
    • We are a peanut safe camp. We will not serve any peanut product out of the kitchen.
    • Please make sure you have listed the allergies in the medical forms when you register online.

    Read our complete food allergy policy here

Arrival & Departure

  • Arrival
    • Camp starts the first Sunday of your selected session with check-in beginning at 4:00 PM
    • Put this address in your GPS: 2700 S Kidder Creek Rd, Etna, CA 96027
  • Departure
    • Ranch camp closing will begin with the Showdeo at 4:30 PM followed by a BBQ at 5 PM.
    • The BBQ $8 per person, sign ups and payment can be done in your child's account.
    • Families are invited to join us for the showdeo and BBQ. You can add your BBQ meal in registration.
  • Bus Transportation

    Bus Transportation from the Bay Area to Kidder Creek and back is available for an extra fee.

    Learn more here

 
Location

Kidder Creek
2700 S Kidder Creek Rd
Etna, CA 96027
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