What Makes a Good Staff Member
If I were given a horse for each time someone asks me what job responsibilities I could possibly have in the non-summer months as a summer camp direct...
Posts tagged with boys camp
Celebrating an Incredible Summer: TVRC 2025 Season Recap
As the summer of 2025 has come to a close, we at Teton Valley Ranch Camp are filled with gratitude and excitement for another unforgettable season. Fr...
Riflery Counselor Training with Jackson Hole Shooting Experience
Each spring, as we prepare to welcome our campers back for a summer of learning, adventure, and growth, we dedicate time to training our staff in the ...
Open Letter to Staff Parents
Dear Parents and Families of TVRC Staff, This note may be a little unexpected. It’s not common practice in the summer camp world to communicate direct...
Celebrating TVRC: 2024-2025 Roundup Recap
A common question from those outside of the professional camp world is, so what do you do in the off-season? The time between summers at the TVRC offi...
How Your Camper Can Miss Home, and Still Have a Great Time at TVRC
Many parents have concerns about homesickness when enrolling their camper at TVRC for the first time. The first summer at TVRC is often a camper’s fir...
“Kids who sit tall in the saddle walk a little taller too”
Horseback riding has been at the heart of Teton Valley Ranch Camp since 1939, deeply woven into our rich traditions. In the early days, Mary Ellen Wil...
Why Trips Matter
Written by: George Bull Up to my knees in crusty snow, my feet are cold, my pack is heavy, and there’s still more elevation to gain. A trip leader is ...
Why Your Kid Needs a Screen-Free Summer at Teton Valley Ranch Camp
It sounds cliche to mention how much childhood has changed over the past twenty years, but recognizing this truth is essential to understanding why su...
The Gift of Teton Valley Ranch Camp: A Life Changing Experience
Few gifts leave as profound an impact as the gift of summer camp. At Teton Valley Ranch Camp, the experience goes far beyond a summer of fun— it shape...