One of the distinguishing qualities of this program is the high ratio of staff to students, which is conducive to a strong sense of community and team building. This ratio also fosters sound interpersonal relationships as well as positive support systems. Personal accountability and responsibility to the group are balanced by challenging outdoor, ranch-type activities. Through hard work, self-examination, and community building, the residents of Aspen Ranch are encouraged to develop a new, realistic sense of their talents and capabilities, to value the gifts of others, and to make meaningful contributions to those around them. Hundreds of acres support cattle, horses, chickens, crops, fence lines and pasturage, and other farm animals.
Students have chore rotations and work projects with their teams and gain hands-on experience.
This gives them not only an opportunity to gain a new skill but also a way to experience immediate natural and positive consequences of their actions. The unique environment of Aspen Ranch encourages the building and reshaping of young lives. For that reason, we demand greatness of our residents. Application Applicants to Aspen Ranch will be evaluated based on their present and past patterns of behavior, psychological and educational testing when appropriate, and a consultation with parents and professionals. Students may enroll at Aspen Ranch at any time during the year.