Camp Programs

Camper Program Ages 7-11 spend part of each day riding the range, parading in downtown Fort Davis, practicing for rodeo events or riding their horses through the mountains. The rest of the day is spent in instructional activity classes of their choice. Evening activities for all groups are always a surprise.

City Slicker Program Ages 12-13 spend even more time with the horses assigned to them. Activities are more advanced for this age group, and especially designed to develop leadership skills and promote self-confidence and self-esteem. They enjoy activities in advanced camp lore and environmental awareness. Cityslickers also get to spend the night away form camp at Balmorhea State Park. Enrollment in this program is limited to 30 boys and 30 girls each session.

The Advanced Camper Program (ACPs) Ages 14-16 is designed for campers who still have not had enough Prude Ranch fun. They participate in ranch life which involves working cattle, long trail rides in the mountains, learning to care for their horses, developing arena riding skills, orienteering, skeet shooting, rappelling and a trip to Balmorhea State Park.   ACP campers also have an out of camp trip that range from a 3 day trail ride campout to remote parts of the Davis Mountains, a Big Bend Excursion, or a Trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Enrollment is limited to 30 campers per session.