Please note: Check-in for Ranch Academy in 2024 is from 7PM-8PM Sunday night. This is so we get a full day of riding on Monday! Earlier drop-off is allowed for return participants--they know the drill on tent set up, etc. We will be in church until 6:30/45. Feel free to join us for church on Sunday at 5:30 on the ranch! 

We are excited to be hosting the 3 day, 3 night Cavvietta Ranch Academy this summer. This is for girls aged 10-17. These young ladies will be learning the ins and outs of ranching, from feeding and fencing and other daily chores, to riding out to check and doctor stock. They’ll also spend time in the saddle strengthening their horsemanship and stockmanship skills. There will be time spent fishing and sitting around the campfire exchanging cowboy stories. Participants should be ready to pitch a tent and come hungry for cowboy grub on this 3 day/3 night stay on rolling green pastures in Elm City, NC. Girls may bring their own mounts or use one from our cavvy! Opportunities for Bible Study during the week as well. You MUST come willing to learn!  We supply 3 meals on Monday and Tuesday, 2 meals Wednesday. Snacks throughout the day are also provided. 

What to bring: A tent/sleeping bag/pillow/flashlight/toiletries

appropriate sleepwear for current weather

Cowboy attire for picture day & to keep out of the sun! 

Jeans to work and ride in

Helmet (or a signed waiver from guardian excusing the helmet)

Long sleeve shirts to work and ride in (button-downs recommended)

A cowboy hat or ball cap that stays on your head in windy conditions

Bug spray for participant

Fly spray for horse

Boots with a heel that are narrow enough to fit in stirrup

Refillable insulated Water bottle or canteen (THIS IS IMPORTANT!)

Bathing suit and a tee shirt/shorts

Fishing pole

Musical instruments if you play

Horse, grain, hay, bedding, and tack

*We will likely have a photographer, so make sure to bring something western fancy for the photos! 

Participants should be self sufficient catching, grooming, saddling, and riding their horse. Participants should be able to walk, jog, lope, stop, and back their horse with confidence. Riders must have been exposed to cattle work. If you need private lessons prior to ranch academy, please reach out to Gracie at 919-669-8546. If you have any questions please call/text Gracie at (919) 669-8546. 

No refunds. No exchanges. The camp is rain or shine. Please note: we might travel offsite during this camp. Should we change venues within a 2 hour radius, tickets are still non-refundable.