The Kid's Ranch

The kids' Ranch connects children with trained caring volunteer tutors that help them learn to read by utilizing a highly effective synthesizing phonics technique. The tutors/mentors work one-on-one with The children twice weekly throughout The school year. While attending a summer session at The Ranch with The focus on literacy, The children also participate in activities on communication skills development, anger management, conservation, anti-smoking, animal care/safety, feelings identification, gardening, computer skills, anti-bullying strategies and therapeutic horseback riding. Reading with "reading buddies," tutoring, nature hikes, and art/crafts are also a part of The fun-filled learning experience. All these activities aid The volunteers and staff in successfully accomplishing The mission of The kids' Ranch. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, The kids' Ranch has reached out to over 3,000 children from The baraboo, reedsburg, sauk prairie, and Wisconsin dells school districts, and The ho chunk nation.