El Ranchito Camp

Join us for Outdoor Families! Saturday, April 25 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring the whole family for a FREE day of fun at El Buen Samaritano; climbing, face painting, archery, and more! This is also a great chance to learn about different resources in the community. Stop by the El Ranchito table and we can help you register too! ¡Acompáñenos en "Outdoor Families"! Sábado 25 de abril, de 12:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m. Traiga a toda la familia para disfrutar de un día de diversión GRATIS en El Buen Samaritano: escalada, pintura facial, tiro con arco ¡y mucho más! Esta también es una excelente oportunidad para conocer los diferentes recursos disponibles en la comunidad. ¡Pase por la mesa de El Ranchito y le ayudaremos a inscribirse! See you there: 7000 Woodhue Dr. Austin, TX 78745 #wildforgood #summercamp

Over Spring Break, El Ranchito hosted our first Family Days! We had over 30 families across two Saturdays trying out camp and what we have to offer. Archery, Sun Prints, and a hike with a CAMN Master Naturalist were all a big hit, along with a fantastic lunch by our food service team. We still have space for campers this summer, so register today with the link in our bio. ¡Durante las vacaciones de primavera, El Ranchito organizó nuestros primeros Días de la Familia! Recibimos a más de 30 familias a lo largo de dos sábados para que conocieran el campamento y todo lo que tenemos para ofrecer. El tiro con arco, las impresiones solares y una caminata guiada por un Maestro Naturalista de CAMN fueron un gran éxito, junto con un almuerzo fantástico preparado por nuestro equipo de servicio de alimentos. Todavía nos quedan plazas disponibles para campistas este verano, así que regístrense hoy mismo a través del enlace que encuentran en nuestra biografía. #wildforgood #elranchito #summercamp

📣 @elranchitocamp is now hiring for summer! 🌞🏕️ Join a mission-driven team connecting children with nature through outdoor adventure, teamwork, and plenty of fun. Spend your summer outside and build unforgettable memories along the way. ✨ Perks: $150 early sign-on bonus for staff who apply by March 31 $200 staff referral bonus for each friend you refer who’s hired Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! 🔗 See link in bio to learn more and apply. #ShieldRanch #WildForGood #NowHiring #SummerCamp

El Ranchito is hosting two family days in March! Come have fun as a family at camp for a day in March, El Ranchito will have a day of programming to learn about camp and try some new things. Archery for all ages, a Nature Themed Craft, and a hike with a Master Naturalist to learn about what our campers do each summer. We will also be having a fresh meal made by our wonderful Chef Addie! From 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday March 14th and Saturday March 21st, is your chance to have a great day outside while trying to figure out what to do during spring break. Register today with the link in our bio. ¡El Ranchito organiza dos días familiares en marzo! Vengan a divertirse en familia en nuestro campamento por un día en marzo. El Ranchito ofrecerá un programa especial para que conozcan el campamento y prueben nuevas actividades. Habrá tiro con arco para todas las edades, manualidades con temática de la naturaleza y una caminata con un naturalista experto para aprender sobre las actividades que realizan nuestros campistas cada verano. ¡También disfrutaremos de una deliciosa comida preparada por nuestra maravillosa chef Addie! De 10:00 a 15:00, el sábado 14 y el sábado 21 de marzo, tendrán la oportunidad de pasar un día genial al aire libre y planificar sus actividades para las vacaciones de primavera. Regístrense hoy mismo a través del enlace en nuestra biografía. #wildforgood #summercamp #shieldranch

Summer 2026 is right around the corner and we are hiring leadership roles for our camp season! El Ranchito is looking for 3 great applicants to fill out our leadership team. New to this year, our Assistant Camp Director, helps plan camp in the spring to make a memorable experience for our campers and staff during our camp season. Once summer starts they will work with our Camp Director to make sure the day to day runs smoothly while having fun. Nature Discovery Camp Director oversees our 4th-8th graders and ensures our campers and staff have a wonderful summer. Conservation Corps Director manages our 9th-12th graders through their conservation project and the joys of fun camp activities. Link in our bio to apply. #wildforgood #campelranchito #SummerCampJobs

Summer will be here sooner then you think and El Ranchito just opened all of our camp jobs for 2026! We're hiring Directors, Counselors, and More! El Ranchito Nature Discovery Camp for grades 4th-8th and Conservation Corps for grades 9th-12th are each a great way to spend part of your summer outside in nature, working with youth from June 1st- July 18th. Apply early and earn a bonus. A new role for this year is our Assistant Camp Director. Starting in March, they will assist planning and preparing for camp then help oversee programming during the summer! Come join El Ranchito for an amazing experience to explore, learn, and make lifelong friends in the beautiful Texas Hill Country just outside Austin! Tag a friend and share this opportunity, link in our bio to apply.

At Shield Ranch, we believe everyone deserves access to the restorative power of nature — and that every young person deserves to experience it safely. As we prepare for 2026, we’re deepening our commitment to @elranchitocamp safety by pursuing @acacamps accreditation and meeting new Texas youth camp safety requirements.  We’ll continue to expand access to nature for our community through camp scholarships, public programs, and subsidized pricing for small nonprofits' use of the Campsite.  🎁 As the year ends, we invite you to help us keep camp safe and nature accessible to all by giving to the Shield Ranch Foundation at the link in our bio.  #ShieldRanch #WildForGood #ShieldRanchFoundation #CampElRanchito #AccessToNature #YouthOutdoors #TexasCamps #SupportCampers #NatureForAll #Give

🎁 Give the Gift of Camp Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Give the gift of camp! 🌞 Camp El Ranchito provides young people a fun, unforgettable experience in nature and community. Apply now and pay your commitment fee in the new year. 🎁 Regala un Campamento ¿Buscas el regalo perfecto para las fiestas? ¡Regala un campamento! 🌞 El Campamento El Ranchito ofrece a los jóvenes una experiencia divertida e inolvidable en la naturaleza y en comunidad. Solicita ahora y paga tu cuota de compromiso el próximo año. #ShieldRanch #WildForGood #CampElRanchito #GiftOfCamp

Registration Open! Summer 2026 registration is officially OPEN! Apply today with the link in our bio. ¡Inscripciones abiertas! ¡Las inscripciones para el verano de 2026 ya están abiertas! Inscríbete hoy mismo a través del enlace en nuestra biografía. #ShieldRanch #WildForGood #CampRegistration #CampElRanchito #ConservationCorps #NatureDiscoveryCamp

💖 What’s New in 2026! We’re excited to offer TWO Nature Discovery Camp sessions for our 4-5th and 6-8th grade campers—giving families more flexibility in choosing camp dates. Conservation Corps is now officially 9-12th grade for both sessions. Registration opens on Monday! 💖Novedades en 202 Novedades en 2026 Nos complace ofrecer DOS sesiones de Campamento de descubrimiento de la naturaleza para nuestros campistas de 4 a 5 grado y de 6 a grado, lo que brinda a las familias mayor flexibilidad para elegir las fechas del campamento. El Cuerpo de Conservación ahora está oficialmente dirigido a estudiantes de 9 a 12 grado en ambas sesiones. ¡La inscripción abre el lunes! #ShieldRanch #WildForGood #CampRegistration #CampElRanchito #ConservationCorps #NatureDiscoveryCamp

Safety is always our top priority. At Camp El Ranchito: ✔️ All staff receive Wilderness First Aid + CPR/AED training ✔️ Our 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio exceeds @acacamps standards ✔️ All shelters are built away from creeks and flood-prone areas Peace of mind for you = the best summer ever for them. 🌞 Registration for Summer of 2026 will open in early November! La seguridad siempre es nuestra prioridad. En Camp El Ranchito: ✔️ Todo el personal recibe capacitación en Primeros Auxilios en Áreas Silvestres y CPR/AED. ✔️ Nuestra proporción de 4 campistas por personal supera los estándares de @acacamps . ✔️ Todos los refugios están construidos lejos de arroyos y zonas propensas a inundaciones. Tranquilidad para ti = el mejor verano para ellos. 🌞 ¡Las inscripciones para el verano de 2026 abren a principios de noviembre! #ShieldRanch #WildForGood #CampElRanchito #CampSafety

With Autumn just starting we are preparing for our annual Fall Family Reconnect. A great chance for campers and their families to come spend a day at camp and enjoy the fall weather with some great activities. Check your emails for the link to register. We hope to see everyone there! Con el otoño a punto de comenzar, nos preparamos para nuestra Reconexión Familiar anual de Otoño. Una gran oportunidad para que los campistas y sus familias vengan a pasar un día en el campamento y disfruten del clima otoñal con actividades geniales. Revisen sus correos electrónicos para encontrar el enlace de registro. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos allí!