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Ranch Spring Work Weekend

 
HomeEvents & ReunionsRanch Spring Work Weekend
  • Ranch Spring Work Weekend

  • May 19-22, 2023 | Pioneer Ranch

  • LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP CAMP IN A HANDS-ON WAY?

  • Come join us for a weekend of fun, community and getting our hands dirty as we prepare our facilities for all those that will be joining us for camp this summer!
  • EVERY MAY LONG WEEKEND PIONEER RANCH HOSTS A WORK CAMP AT THE RANCH TO HELP GET READY FOR SUMMER CAMP!

  • Cost of the weekend is free, but donations are greatly appreciated to offset meal & supply costs for the weekend.
  • REGISTER NOW

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 
 

It’s guaranteed to be a time of enjoying God’s creation, an opportunity of using your skills (whatever they may be!) at camp, experiencing some great activities & times of relaxation, making new friends & spending time with old ones and having some quality camp-fire time!

 

Come prepared to work hard, see the reward of your efforts, fellowship and have fun with some great friends while doing it!

  • GENERAL INFORMATION
  • UPON ARRIVAL
  • WEEKEND SCHEDULE
  • ACTIVITIES
  • DONATION & PROJECT INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Location: Pioneer Ranch, Rocky Mountain House
  • Dates: Friday, May 19 to Monday, May 22
  • Arrival Time: Friday, May 19th @ 7:00 pm
  • Departure Time: Monday, May 22nd @ 1:00 pm
  • Meals: Provided (First Meal: Saturday, breakfast)
  • Cost: Weekend is free, but contributions are greatly appreciated to offset meal &
    project costs.
  • Work Camp Packing / What To Bring List
  • Tools List (Barns & Site Projects)
  • Get Directions Here

UPON ARRIVAL

  • Drive all the way into the camp to register at the Ranch House & unload.
  • Ranch House Unloading/Loading Zone Time Limit: 15 minutes.
  • Once unloaded, all cars are to be moved to the Ranch parking lot.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

 
Friday

· 7pm Arrival & Settle In

· Welcome & Room Assignment

· Orientation to Pioneer

· Hang Out

 
Saturday

· Breakfast & Clean-up

· Sign-Up Sheets for Work Projects

· Morning Work Session

· Lunch & Clean-up

· Afternoon Work Session

· Supper & Clean-up

· Camp Fire/Music/Hang Out

 
Sunday

· Breakfast & Clean-up

· Morning Program, Fun & Worship!

· Lunch & Clean-up

· Afternoon Work Session

· Supper & Clean-up

· Campfire/Sharing Camp Stories

 
Monday

· Breakfast & Clean-up

· Morning Work Session

· Lunch & Clean-up

· Departure at 1 pm

ACTIVITIES

  • Archery
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding options for all ages (Pony Rides, Arena Rides, Trail Rides)
  • Swimming
  • Wall Climbing

DONATION & PROJECT INFORMATION

Donation Information

 
Donations towards meal costs for the weekend and for project materials can be made online as part of the registration process.

 
Any donation over $20 is eligible for a tax receipt.

 
If materials are purchased in advance of the weekend, please bring receipts so that a tax receipt can be issued.

 

Proposed Projects for Spring Work Weekend RANCH

 
If you have your own tools for the Work Weekend projects, please bring them to increase our ability to complete our various projects.

 
What kinds of projects will we be working on? We’ve listed a few examples below of projects we might tackle at Work Weekend.

 
If you have specific questions about any of the projects listed, please be in touch with us using the contact form below! *All projects listed are examples and this list is subject to change.

 
  • Replacing Cabin Roofs
  • Replacing Fence Rails
  • Painting
  • Vehicle Oil Changes
  • Cleaning of Ranch House & Cabins
  • Cleaning Roofs and Chimneys
  • General Site Clean-up

Register Now

QUESTIONS?

 

Have questions about projects, the weekend schedule, donations or participating as a family? Any and all questions are welcome. We would love to hear from you!

 
Contact Jim via email for more information or give him a call at 587-321-7060.
 
REGISTER NOW

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