Peak Performance: How a Summer at TVRC fosters better Athletes and Teammates
In weighing the decision to attend summer camp each year, campers and families spend time discussing the pros and cons of a month away. These convers...
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By late October, the corrals are empty and gates are set open. The last of the aspen leaves cling to their stems, trembling in the wind. The sage and ...
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...
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 ...