Ranch Resilience Camp

Come connect, breathe, and learn with us!

We invite parents and youth to register for this unique Saturday day camp, held twice in June and twice in August at Happy Dog Ranch in Sedalia. Through hands-on experiences with our incredible animal “faculty,” participants learn how to make healthy choices by staying grounded, connected, protected, and nurtured.

While these animals depend on ranch staff to care for them, they offer powerful lessons about something uniquely yours—your freedom to choose. Through their example, you’ll discover how to build resilience, strengthen your mind, and create a life rooted in intentional, healthy decisions.

Reservations Are Open!

 
 
 

Dates & Times

June 6, June 27, August 1 and August 29, 2026 from 8am to 2pm.

What to Expect

Throughout the day, parents and youth will spend time both apart and together, creating space for individual growth and shared connection. For most of the experience, each group will journey separately across the ranch, engaging with animals and participating in meaningful, hands-on activities designed to help you feel grounded, connected, and supported.

Parents will also be invited into guided group discussions that nurture personal resilience and offer practical insight into how to more deeply support and connect with your children.

At special moments during the day, parents and youth will reconnect for powerful, shared experiences with the animals, opportunities to apply what you’ve learned, strengthen your relationship, and create lasting memories.

Lunch will be donated by Fire House Subs.

Participation Fee

A $50 fee will be required to reserve space for you and your child.

 
 
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Minimum Requirements:

  • Youth age is 9-13 years old.

  • A parent (or parents) must participate in the camp along with the youth.

  • A parent application/agreement must be completed and signed.

  • A $50 fee must be received to reserve space for parent and youth.