Comfort Food: How Gathering Around a Table Creates Community
As many of us sat around our tables yesterday—sharing favorite dishes, lingering over second helpings, and enjoying the comfortable rhythm of conversa...
Posts tagged with wilderness camp
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...
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...
Building Grit and Resilience at TVRC
When parents sign their children up for summer camp, they often think of the fun—campfires, horseback rides, and friendships that last a lifetime. And...
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...
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...