YMCA Raintree Ranch

Session five highlights! 🐴☀️

What an incredible week at Raintree! We can’t believe we are over half way through the summer! 😭

We are loving every moment of session four at Raintree 😍🐴

Week two vibes at Raintree 🐴✨

We have a few open spots for the remaining weeks at Raintree! Follow the link in our bio or send us a message for more information!

It’s the first full day for our campers for Summer 2024 and we are all so excited!!! 🐴☀️

Have you registered for Raintree yet? We still have some spots open for Summer 2024!

There’s nothing quite like spending time with horses! 🐴

Counting down the days until the first day of summer camp 2024! ☀️🎉

Thank you Felipe, for capturing these stunning pictures of Drifter, Joker & Goldie yesterday!

Throwing it back to some of our 2024 staff’s camper days!
From campers to dedicated staff, our team know the ins and outs of Raintree and we’re so grateful to have such experienced and passionate staff leading the way this summer! 🐴🌞
Do you recognize any of these staff members?

⬅️ THEN & NOW ➡️

Emma and Grace met at Raintree over 15 years ago, when they were around 12 years old and they are now lifelong friends!
Each year they would come to Raintree as campers and then did the Pegasus teen leadership program together. They both went on to work on staff for a number of years where they were able to share the magic of Raintree with other campers and staff!
We love Emma and Grace! Raintree friends are the best kind of friends! 🐴❤️

We’ve had some pretty incredible wranglers at Raintree over the past 10 years!! Do you remember who your wrangler was at camp?? 🐴🏕️

Look how beautiful and green our pasture looks! Ready for the first load of horses to arrive next Tuesday! ❤️🐴

“Come for the horses, stay for the people” 🐴❤️
Raintree isn’t just about the horses, it’s also about the incredible friendships we form and the memories we get to make with our friends! 💫💖

Did you know that we have 4 pigs, 2 goats, 2 sheep and 16 chickens that live at Raintree Ranch year round! 🐐🐑🐖🐓

Meet Cookie, Tigerlily, Babe, Tuba, Charcoal, Maple, Chompy, Dwight & the chickens! (they all love listening to Taylor Swift during the summer)

We love trail day at camp! ☀️
At Raintree, all campers enjoy a weekly trail ride in addition to their daily horse riding group lesson. 🐴

Introducing Alex, our Smug Mug 📸 /Master of fun & games! We are so excited to have Alex on our leadership team this summer!
“Hey there, my name is Alexander.
This summer I am doing fun and games programming as well as photos/logistical things around camp.
My favorite camp memory is finding some fire salamanders under a log. It was my first time finding a salamander in the wild.
A fun fact about me is that given any rock, I could tell you at least three significant things about its composition and formation.”

Learning and teaching others are some of our favorite things to do at camp! 🌟🐴
At Raintree, it’s not just about riding; our bolo program dives deep into horsemanship and stable management. Campers explore horse anatomy, coat colors, diseases, hoof care, vital signs, medication administration, hoof care techniques, and beyond! 🏕️🐎

🚨Calling all Raintree Ranch alumni! 📢

Mark your calendars for May 4th & 5th! You’re invited to come to camp for a weekend full of service projects, camp activities, and connections!

Accommodations available, please reach out to us at [email protected] for more info and to reserve your spot! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐴🌲⛺️

Join us for the Raintree Ranch “Preparing for Camp” zoom this evening 7-8PM.
Registration link in bio!

Raintree is so excited to share that Ethan will be back this summer as our Pegasus unit leader! From camper to leader, Ethan’s passion and dedication to Raintree shine bright and we are so excited to have him on the leadership team for summer 2024!
“Hello! My names Ethan and I’m super excited to be Pegasus coordinator this summer. Pegasus coordinator has been my dream job at camp since I was a peg. I’m currently at ASU getting my bachelors in secondary education with a focus in English. This will be my 13th summer at camp and 4th year on staff. My fun fact is that I dress up as Batman for karma quest every year. I’m super excited for this summer!”

Raintree is sooo excited to have Stevie back on staff this year as our Inclusion/adaptive program leader!!!
Hey hey y’all! I’m Steve-o (she/they) and I’ll be your Inclusion specialist/leader type person for the summer!!!
YIPPEEEEEEE!
It’ll be my 13th summer at camp this time around! I am so excited to work and grow along side all of you lovely folks!!! 🤪❤️

Raintree Ranch is the place this summer to make memories, and discover the magic of the great outdoors with horses! With only 72 days until our first week kicks off, now’s the time to secure your spot.

From horses and camp activities to campfire tales under the stars, there’s never a dull moment at Raintree.

Don’t miss out - register now (link in bio) and let the countdown to the best summer ever begin! ❤️🐴

With summer only 74 days away, Raintree Ranch is so excited to start introducing the leadership team for Summer 2024!!
Meet Shannon, our Head Wrangler!!! Shannon is a life long camper/staff member and we are so excited to have her back this year as our Head Wrangler!!
“howdy!! I’m shannon and i’m so so excited to be head wrangler this summer:)) this will be my 13th summer at raintree and 4th on staff and i’m so lucky to have such a special place in my life. I have so many amazing camp memories but last summers karma kwest was unforgettable! a fun fact about me is i have lots and lots of hobbies and i can’t find the time in the day to do all of them but i love cooking, crocheting, video games, going to the gym, horsies (ofc), and so so so much more”.

Join us for the Raintree Ranch Virtual Open House this evening 7-8PM. Registration required at the following link. https://ymcasdc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcOqhrzovEtIPBP9aqiIsfE1exCpXyYWB

I am excited to announce that the next program director for the amazing Raintree Ranch is Sharnaye Neale Sharnaye is no stranger to Raintree with 2 years on summer staff and a lifetime of experience with horses. Congrats Sharnaye!

Join us for the Raintree Ranch virtual open house this evening 7-8PM. Registration required YMCA of San Diego County

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: YMCA Raintree Ranch Virtual Open House. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: YMCA Raintree Ranch Virtual Open House. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Join is for our virtual open house 7-8pm this evening. Registration details on our web page

Overnight Camp at Raintree Ranch Build friendships overnight at this horse lover’s paradise nestled in the mountains of Julian.

Ever thought about working at camp for the summer? Applications are open for Summer 2024! Apply today, Raintree is a small camp and slots typically fill pretty quickly! 👀

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🌲🌴From Pines to Palms, we bid farewell to an incredible summer of memories and triumphs at Marston, Raintree, and Surf. As we transition into the fall/winter era of camp, let's cherish the successes of the season and embrace the endless adventures that await. Join our vibrant community as we celebrate the year's end on a high note, with exciting events and fun-filled family weekend camps. Embrace the spirit of camp and let the adventure continue!👏🏼🌲🌴

On this World Mental Health Day, let's celebrate the power of nature, connection, and camp experiences in shaping young minds. 🌿🌻
From building lifelong friendships to fostering healthy habits, the transformative impact of overnight/day camps on mental well-being is priceless. 🏕️🤝
Discover the joy of genuine connections, and create memories that last a lifetime. 💫🌈
Join us in promoting mental health and empowering young hearts to flourish. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💚