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Who Is Wildwood Hills Ranch? Wildwood Hills Ranch is a 400-acre non-profit facility, set in the scenic hills of Madison County, just south of Des Moines. Founded in 2001, the ranch exists to transform lives and strengthen communities by providing healing, hope, and God’s unconditional love to children and youth at-risk. Free summer camp and year-round retreats are offered to at-risk children ages 8 -18. Kids are immersed in a fun, safe environment where character, leadership, and teamwork are modeled and taught. The ranch is an ideal setting for children to learn new life skills and gain the confidence necessary to transcend current impoverished, abused, or neglected environments. Campers enjoy first-class facilities and recreational activities including horseback riding, water sports, team building, arts and crafts and much more. Most importantly, children are offered hope and love while being challenged to grow into people of integrity who contribute to the communities they live in. Who Does WWHR Serve? The children who participate in Ranch programs are currently suffering or are at-risk of physical and/or sexual abuse; neglect; parental drug and alcohol abuse; gang violence; instability in family relationships; absence of one or both parents; repeated or permanent out of home…
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In addition to our summer camp programming, Bounceback Retreats are held throughout the school year. Youth are invited back to the Ranch to continue practicing their newly learned skills during these 1 to 2 day retreats. They provide the youth opportunities to build upon the positive summer experiences they have had at Wildwood Hills Ranch. Bouncebacks are also a time to reconnect with and encourage the children. They are another building block in our efforts to help children lay a better foundation to grow upon.
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Become a Dreambuilder
Please consider helping us build the dreams of our kids by making a recurring monthly contribution to Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa. You can help us make dreams come true by offering monthly support at one of the levels listed below:
WRANGLER • $55 PER MONTH
Help us bring HOPE to the life of a child. For $55 per month you can cover the cost of bringing a child to the Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa.
You’ll Get:
Monthly Newsletter
Updates and Highlights on the Kids
Thank Yous from the Kids
SHEPHERD • $110 PER MONTH
Help us inspire a pair of children. For $110 per month you can make a difference in the lives of two children here at Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa.
You’ll Get:
Monthly Newsletter
Updates and Highlights on the Kids
Thank Yous from the Kids
Free Admission to Events
RANCHER • $275 PER MONTH
Assist us in sustaining and growing our mission. $275 per month covers the cost of one of our summer staffers for the season.
You’ll Get:
Monthly Newsletter
Updates and Highlights on the Kids
Thank Yous from the Summer Staff
Recognition in Homestead
Free Admission to Events
TRAIL BOSS • $400 PER MONTH
The care and feeding of our thirty five horses is a big undertaking. You can provide for one of our horses by making a $400 per month contribution to Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa.
You’ll Get:
Monthly Newsletter
Updates and Highlights on the Kids
Free Admission to Events
Complimentary Lessons/Trail Ride
Recognition in Equestrian Center
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