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Day of Growth and Connection

Day of Growth and Connection

Today, our boys experienced profound growth and connection—not just with their horses, but with each other and with God. From the morning’s first light, excitement filled the air as the boys got to ride their horses again. These majestic creatures, patient and gentle,...

First Riding Lesson!!

Check our Facebook page for more pics!  @RRanchMI.org Today was our first day with the horses.  The girls loved it!  Learning about the horses taught them how important it is to listen. The first riding lesson went really well, the girls really liked it. Pray for us...

Day 2 Wake-up

These girls sure do love the animals! It’s been great watching them experience  God’s beautiful creation as they  interact with them here on the ranch! We kicked the day off with breakfast and chapel this morning. After chapel we took a swim in the lake! The girls had...

Frowns 🙁 turned upside down 😊

Leaving lifestream today, was filled with a lot of emotion.  The tears quickly turned into laughter.  Arriving at camp the girls found some new friends and settled in.  We started off by  creating some expectations for our trip. The girls selected their room mates,...

WE LEAVE SATURDAY FOR OUR FIRST ALL-GIRLS PROGRAM!

We are so excited to leave this Saturday for our June all-girl Wilderness Adventure Ranch! Our program team is excited to kick things off this Saturday with our partners at Cran-Hill Ranch near Big Rapids, MI. We will spend 5 days at Cran-Hill Ranch working with the...

Finishing Strong!

An epic adventure! That would be a good way to describe what these amazing teens and leaders have accomplished! With strength, courage and grit our 2022 Boys Traditional Group has completed their hike! Friday morning the group shared a special devotion time. The boys...
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Hitting The Trail

Thursday is a big day! Thursday morning the boys continued in their devotion series and talked about how God was a relationship with each of us. We are His chosen, His beloved. God wants each of us to go to Him with all of our hurts, our struggles, our fears, our joy,...
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Being Your True Self

Wednesday was another full day of activity for the boys. The group started the day with a devotion. Wednesday's topic talked about being your true self. The boys heard that God wants each of us to be who he created us to be. We don't have to wear a "mask" and pretend...
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Day 3 – God’s Masterpiece

Tuesday was another great day at camp. The weather cooled down a bit with less humidity. A welcome relief for the group as they continue with many outdoor activities. In morning devotion the boys continued to learn of God's creation. The boys learned that each of them...
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Boys W.A.R 2026: Trying New Things and Rising to the Challenge

Day three of camp was filled with meaningful moments, new challenges, and plenty of fun as the boys continued to grow in confidence and connection. We started the morning in devotions, where the boys learned about God as the Creator of everything. They spent time...
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Boys WAR Camp Update: Growing Confidence, Brotherhood, and Courage

The boys wrapped up their first day with showers, a fireside discussion on using their Bibles and journals, and a time of reflection. It was a meaningful close to a day that not only challenged them physically, but also began stretching them spiritually. Sunday began...
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W.A.R. Camp 2026: Celebrating the Girls & Welcoming the Boys

Our Girls WAR Camp has officially come to a close, and what an incredible journey it has been. As the girls said their goodbyes, there was a deep sense of accomplishment, growth, and connection. Over the course of their adventure, they stepped outside of their comfort...
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