McDonald Ranch

"This has been the best place for our daughter - she has been attending for the last two years and we will keep sending her here for as long as they'll take us! The owners and teacher are so kind and caring, we know our little girl is getting exactly what she needs here - such a great balance of education, practical skills, social interaction (safely, and limited in our COVID world), and structure but with just enough of running free and being a kid still. I am so grateful for their help in raising our little one and we are constantly impressed with the heart and soul they pour into the program."

"I LOVE this camp! I've been going to McDonnald Ranch since I was 8, sometimes I go there all summer. I attended the after school program as well, programs are fantastic. One of the many reasons why I love this camp so much is because they have so much to do, and so many new things to try, for example they have horse riding, swimming, pottery, archery, lanyard making, cooking, ceramics, goat milking, and so many more great activities! They also have the best horse riding trainer I have ever met. I hope you have the chance to make memories at this amazing place this summer."

"I was a volunteer there this summer. It was an amazing experience i'd have to say. The camp is full of many different activity's which is very much liked by the kids. They have horse riding lesson's , kittens to play with and pet , goat milking , archery , ceramics , pottery , cooking ,chick holding/petting , and a very fun obstacle course. They also have dogs and chickens which were always fun to be around. After a day full of all of that fun we go swimming at a public pool. Which was very convenient this summer threw the heat. During school time they have after school program's to help with kids homework and such. I recommend this place if your looking for your kids to have fun yet be safe."

"UNSAFE!! STAY AWAY!! False advertising for a positive environment for children of all ages. This "summer camp" takes children of all ages with high RISKS. Supervision is limited, young CHILDREN ARE LEFT BEIND , disabled children are not given priority attention; incident of a CHILD FOUND UNRESPONSIVE with the excuse of "thought they were asleep,"INJURIES NOT REPORTED to parents, "counselors in training (CIT)" is a falsified title and realistically translates to free babysitters for younger children to even out supervising ratios at the cost of the guardians and get away with using PROFANITY around young children, cause injury to younger children without apology, stay in their teen cliques instead of being "counselor in training" to watch over younger children, and some will use the CIT title as justification to power trip over younger children. There are NO REPERCUSSIONS FOR POOR BEHAVIOR of the CIT's, because the owners need the supervision ratios to keep the money coming in. NOT NURTURING. Ranch environment gives children use of PORTABLE TOILETS, tubs filled with soapy water instead of basins and soap dispensers to wash hands after handling multiple animals, and use of portable toilets only to allow children to handle their food items afterwards. Van pools DO NOT PLACE YOUNGER CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS seats when transporting children. UNSAFE! This is a cash cow at your child's expense!!"

"I believe McDonald ranch is a great camp for all children that love activities and animals. All kids need camp exposure they learn a lot and always want to come back Linda and Richard the owners put their heart and soul into keeping it a fun camp. So come check us out. Happy Trails Shuttle Driver and. Animal caregiver"