ages 13 - 17

It’s no secret that some teenagers aren’t too thrilled about the idea of a family vacation. And spending it outdoors? Inconceivable!

Well, here’s something that many teens might not think is possible, but it happens with every single teenager who visits Colorado Trails Ranch: By the time vacation is over, they’ll think that spending time with their family is fun… that nature is actually pretty cool… that they’ll be eager to get up (maybe even earlier than they have to!) to start the day.

Week after week, when our teenage guests leave, they tell us they can’t wait to come back to our dude ranch next year… for more fun, more new friends, and – gasp! – more time with their family.

The following are some of the activities included in the Teens' program; they all include instruction, to whatever degree your child needs or wants:

• horseback riding
• horseback games in the riding arena
• picnic lunch horseback ride
• fishing
• power tubing or water skiing on Vallecito Lake
• half-day river rafting trip
• swimming
• nature hikes
• scavenger hunts
• archery
• rifle shooting
• arts & crafts
• basketball
• volleyball
• horseshoes
• western dancing
• hayride
• cookout and overnight campout
• cookout, awards ceremony, and farewell festivities

Remember: The three groups of our children’s program come together during the day, so brothers and sisters have plenty of time to hang out together, no matter their age.