EmpoweRanch

08/14/2026

🌲 Registration is open for EmpoweRanch’s third annual Veterans Camp Out! 🇺🇸

From August 28–30, veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to spend three days and two nights camping in the beautiful pines near Christopher Creek.

The weekend will include shared meals and campfires, nature exploration, outdoor skills, a service project, an intentional unmounted equine experience, mindfulness practices, and Yoga Nidra guided by special guest Tara Cutner of Your Higher Ground, LLC.

At EmpoweRanch, enjoyment and therapeutic purpose work together. These experiences offer opportunities to have fun, try something new, practice skills for managing stress, build confidence, strengthen connections, and discover forms of healthy recreation that can support well-being beyond the weekend.

Learn more and register:

empoweranch.org/camps/vco2026

Please share this with a veteran or active-duty service member who may enjoy joining us. Those interested in supporting EmpoweRanch’s veteran programs are also invited to connect with us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

08/05/2026

🍂 Fall Adventure Camp registration is officially OPEN! 🐴🌻

Give your child a fall break filled with meaningful adventures, new friendships, and opportunities to discover what they can do at EmpoweRanch!

With a max 4:1 camper-to-team-member ratio, EmpoweRanch brings professional expertise in therapeutic recreation, inclusive horsemanship, and environmental education into every day of camp.

Across five connected mornings, campers will:

🐴 Build hands-on horsemanship and animal-care skills
🌿 Explore nature and practice outdoor skills
🤝 Work together through cooperative challenges
🎨 Create, experiment, and discover new interests
⭐ Strengthen confidence, communication, leadership, and connection

Our welcoming, strengths-based approach allows children and teens with different abilities, experiences, and ways of engaging with the world to learn and thrive together, while having plenty of FUN!

📅 October 5–9, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 EmpoweRanch
308 West Siesta Way, Phoenix, AZ,
🌿 Ages 6–17
⭐ Teen Leadership Development Track for ages 13–17

Early registration through August 31.

🇺🇸 Military and first responder families receive 10% off the regular registration rate.
💳 ESA/ClassWallet accepted.

Space is limited. Learn more and register today:

empoweranch.org/camps/falladventurecamp26

Adventure. Discover. Thrive!

08/01/2026

🌲 Greetings from the forest! 🐴

For the past two months, Child Crisis Arizona’s Whispering Hope Ranch has served as EmpoweRanch’s northern Arizona base, with members of our team caring for our herd and flock throughout the summer. 💚

As the Preferred Vendor for therapeutic and adaptive equine experiences at Whispering Hope Ranch, we’ve had the honor of supporting children and adults with diverse abilities and life experiences, including campers who may be medically fragile, have experienced trauma, or be navigating challenging circumstances.

We’re grateful to be part of a community working together to create accessible, positive opportunities for connection, learning, growth, healing, and FUN in the beautiful ponderosa pines. 🌲✨

We have lots to catch you up on, so stay tuned for more stories from our summer in the pines! 🐴🐓🐾

Adventure. Discover. Thrive!

04/24/2026

Thank you Discount Tire at Baseline and 3rd St for taking great care of our truck and trailer tires, keeping our equines safe on the road!

04/16/2026

📢🐴 LAST CALL! Spots available to start TODAY for our new TEEN/PRE-TEEN EQUINE-ASSISTED program for personal growth, emotional wellness, and empowerment at EmpoweRanch in south Phoenix!
See our website for details and registration at https://empoweranch.org !

🐴THRIVE at EmpoweRanch 🌵 Our new equine-assisted learning program for youth ages 11–16 begins today! 🔆 Try today’s session from 4:30–5:45 PM for $65! LINK IN BIO or 👉 Details and to Register: https://empoweranch.org/camps/thriveatempoweranchspring26

THRIVE is designed to support confidence, emotional regulation, communication, and resilience through guided, hands-on experiences with our equines in a small-group setting.

04/09/2026

🐴THRIVE at EmpoweRanch 🌵 Our new equine-assisted learning program for youth ages 11–16 begins today! 🔆 Try today’s session from 4:30–5:45 PM for $65! LINK IN BIO or 👉 Details and to Register: https://empoweranch.org/camps/thriveatempoweranchspring26

THRIVE is designed to support confidence, emotional regulation, communication, and resilience through guided, hands-on experiences with our equines in a small-group setting.

04/08/2026

AZ Gives Day 🔆🌵Through nature, we create space for resilience, confidence, and transformation 🌿 Give Today: https://www.azgives.org/donate/Empoweranch

04/07/2026

Today is Arizona Gives Day 💛

Through nature, we create space for resilience, confidence, and transformation 🌿
Today, you can be part of that impact.

Your donation helps us continue providing life-changing programs to those who need them most.

Give today: https://www.azgives.org/donate/Empoweranch

04/07/2026

Everyone deserves the chance to experience nature. 🌿

This Arizona Gives Day, Tuesday, April 7th, your support helps EmpoweRanch create more opportunities for therapeutic and educational outdoor recreation for youth, veterans, families, and people of all abilities.

Give here: https://mtyc.co/caad6f

04/06/2026

🌿🐴 Tomorrow at EmpoweRanch!

Join us for our FREE Open House for Youth & Families
Tuesday, April 7 | 4:30–5:30 PM

Come explore the ranch, meet the animals, and learn more about upcoming EmpoweRanch programs for youth and families.

We would love to welcome you and help you see whether EmpoweRanch is a good fit for your family.

RSVP and view details at EmpoweRanch.org

Please share with a family who may be interested. 💚