It is strange to think today is our last full day here at the Ranch! The students have all had a wonderful time, but a lot of them are looking forward to seeing their families tomorrow!

Wednesday we took another trip to college! This time we visited UNC.  It was quiet on campus (students are on spring break) and very warm! It was around 80 degrees, which is pretty warm for this time of year in CO. Here are the some students in one of the dorm rooms on campus.

Last night’s activity involved dressing up, being a little silly and talking about our futures…

This morning (Thursday), the final optional morning activity was a sunrise hike. Thanks for daylight saving time sunrise was just after 7am.

Tuesday we hung out with the small animals some, and had more horseback rides!

Monday the students went on a field trip into Estes and then into Boulder. It was a fun day learning a little history about Estes and then touring a college in Boulder.

More photos from this weekend – Saturday we had a pizza party! Students got to make pizzas with a partner and chose their own toppings.

Sunday afternoon we went on a hike!

Here are some photos from this weekend! We had a great time playing games, horseback riding and hiking!

Thursday was a beautiful day at the Ranch! The students learned how to tack a horse and they also helped move some hay in the barn for a work project.

Lunch was delicious!

Just a note, we don’t blog over the weekends here at the Ranch, but make sure to check back Monday afternoon for a few updates and photos from Saturday and Sunday. Over the weekend, the students get to sleep in and take a break from the academics. Some students will have a chance to horseback ride and everyone will get to go on a hike on Sunday afternoon!

Here are some photos from yesterday! We had a great day learning about different aspects of the Ranch. We spend some time at the barn getting to know the horses too! That was a highlight for most students.

We arrived safe and sound at the Ranch late last night! This morning we are sleeping in and going to have a late breakfast. After breakfast, we are going to start getting into our small groups that we will do a lot of activities with over the course of the next week. We are going to play games to get to know each other and also take time to get introduced to the Ranch.

Check back tomorrow for some photo updates of our activities and fun from today!