Circle K Ranch at YMCA Camp Kern is home to the most exciting equestrian programs around! With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find a summer ranch program that will help you create memories to last a lifetime. As a Rancher, you will get to know your assigned horse, learn more about riding and horse care, and meet other Ranchers who love horses just as much as you! At Circle K Ranch, you'll spend a week immersed in the world of horses! Choose your seat, (we offer both English and Western riding) take group lessons with your fellow Ranchers, go for trail rides all over Camp Kern's 485 acres, and experience the fun of traditional summer camp activities. Whether you are an accomplished rider, or you are just interested in dipping your toe into the Equestrian world, Ranch Camp is the place to be! As with all our programs, we strive to provide experiences that allow all campers to grow and learn, building self-resilience and problem-solving skills all while exercising those social skill muscles! Our Ranch counselors have a love of horses and experience with horses in a camp setting, and we spend time training them to deliver high quality lessons, while also taking care of campers' physical, social and emotional needs.