Camp Dance
There’s no feeling quite like dance night at camp. Bellies full of tasty food, dance outfits on, the apple trees seem to buzz with energy and excitement. We rush to the dance floor (with a pit stop at the Costume … Read More
Homestead Snackin’ Week 8: Chewy Gingersnap Cookies
This week’s homestead snack is a fan favorite: Chewy Gingersnap Cookies! With molasses and a tasty spice mix, these cookies are moist, sticky, and downright delicious. Here’s your well-worn recipe: And here’s your step-by-step instructions from Mia, Julie, and Emme!
Apple Jubilee
Last year we hosted our first annual Apple Jubilee, a special event that celebrates the bounty of apples that we harvest in the late summer here on the Ranch. Fourth session campers and counselors organized booths inspired by apples and … Read More
Apple Sauce
Homemade apple sauce has been a staple on the Ranch for years. Each summer and fall, we can dozens–if not hundreds–of quarts of apple sauce from apples harvested at Camp. It’s delicious on its own, but it’s also the perfect … Read More
Hike the River Trail
The river trail is one of our favorite places to explore. Take a walk with us between Girls Camp and the Swimhole to see how things are flowing along the banks of Hayfork Creek.
Homestead Snackin’ Week 7: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
It’s always a good day for a homestead snack! This week our baking team is making Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. So if you’re feeling like you need a little sugar in your life, check out the recipe and tutorial, fire up … Read More
Homestead Snackin’ Week 6:
Got a hankerin’ for some sweet treats? We’ve got you covered! Homestead snacks this week is Oatmeal Cookies (with or without chocolate chips, but honestly, why not?). Check out the quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If … Read More
Apple on a String
Apple on a string is a classic Harvest Festival game that you can play anywhere and with almost any fruit, vegetable, or food. To play, you’ll need: Apples (or any other fruit that can be attached to a string) String … Read More