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| Frequently Asked Questions |
How much does it cost?
Our program is absolutely free of charge. The only requirement is that participants have an open
heart and want to attend.
How can I get my child involved?
If you are interested in scheduling a session at the ranch for yourself or your child, you can
contact us through the website with your email or phone number. Someone from the ranch will
be in touch to schedule an initial appointment.
Can I drop my child off at the ranch?
Part of Refuge's focus is to bring families together. Because of this principle we ask that parents
accompany their child. A parent's presence is often central to a child's healing process. The
impact of a parent cheering their child to victory has become very apparent to us. Allowing
fathers, mothers and guardians a chance to rest in the shade and enjoy the beauty God has
provided is also a part of what we do.
What kinds of people does Refuge Ranch serve?
Refuge Ranch primarily serves children between the ages of 5 and 18. Being a kid in this day
and age is tough enough. Many of our kids are considered "at-risk". To us at Refuge, this takes
on many shapes and forms: mental, physical, emotional, and functional. The remaining kids we
work with are simply kids who don't have access to horses through any other means. We believe
that as "healthy" kids play and grow beside "broken" kids, they are both encouraged to have a
greater appreciation and understanding of others. It also brings hope to the spirit of wounded
kids to believe they too can have hope for the future.
Refuge also offers opportunities that seek to serve women and families. For more information
on how our programs might benefit you, feel free to contact us!
Can we visit the ranch?
We would love to have you out to Refuge even if it is just for a visit. We are open to the public by
appointment only. Please feel free to contact us here to schedule a tour, if you are ever going to
be in our neck of the woods.
Does the ranch ever close?
Sessions and tours are currently scheduled by appointment only and our riding programs is only
offered during the months of March through October.
Is Refuge Ranch a residential facility?
At this time Refuge is a day-use facility only. This means those who use the ranch visit it during
the day but are not housed here.
Can visiting families or groups be hosted overnight on the Refuge grounds?
We are unable to host overnight guests, families, volunteer groups or participants due to the
limited size of our facility. Our insurance also does not cover this type of ranch activity. It is our
desire to one day host ranch visitors, but at this time we are limited. However if you have a group
of volunteers interested in a short term mission trip or service project, please contact us for
housing options.
Is Refuge Ranch a religious organization?
Refuge Ranch is a faith based organization. We are founded on the same Judeo-Christian
values that our nation was built upon. Faith on the ranch is "lived" not "preached." The Founders,
Board of Directors, and staff all believe in God and the saving grace of His Son Jesus Christ. It is
our greatest desire to serve God by the demonstration of our faith through action and our highest
honor to serve children and families of all backgrounds.
Our program is absolutely free of charge. The only requirement is that participants have an open
heart and want to attend.
How can I get my child involved?
If you are interested in scheduling a session at the ranch for yourself or your child, you can
contact us through the website with your email or phone number. Someone from the ranch will
be in touch to schedule an initial appointment.
Can I drop my child off at the ranch?
Part of Refuge's focus is to bring families together. Because of this principle we ask that parents
accompany their child. A parent's presence is often central to a child's healing process. The
impact of a parent cheering their child to victory has become very apparent to us. Allowing
fathers, mothers and guardians a chance to rest in the shade and enjoy the beauty God has
provided is also a part of what we do.
What kinds of people does Refuge Ranch serve?
Refuge Ranch primarily serves children between the ages of 5 and 18. Being a kid in this day
and age is tough enough. Many of our kids are considered "at-risk". To us at Refuge, this takes
on many shapes and forms: mental, physical, emotional, and functional. The remaining kids we
work with are simply kids who don't have access to horses through any other means. We believe
that as "healthy" kids play and grow beside "broken" kids, they are both encouraged to have a
greater appreciation and understanding of others. It also brings hope to the spirit of wounded
kids to believe they too can have hope for the future.
Refuge also offers opportunities that seek to serve women and families. For more information
on how our programs might benefit you, feel free to contact us!
Can we visit the ranch?
We would love to have you out to Refuge even if it is just for a visit. We are open to the public by
appointment only. Please feel free to contact us here to schedule a tour, if you are ever going to
be in our neck of the woods.
Does the ranch ever close?
Sessions and tours are currently scheduled by appointment only and our riding programs is only
offered during the months of March through October.
Is Refuge Ranch a residential facility?
At this time Refuge is a day-use facility only. This means those who use the ranch visit it during
the day but are not housed here.
Can visiting families or groups be hosted overnight on the Refuge grounds?
We are unable to host overnight guests, families, volunteer groups or participants due to the
limited size of our facility. Our insurance also does not cover this type of ranch activity. It is our
desire to one day host ranch visitors, but at this time we are limited. However if you have a group
of volunteers interested in a short term mission trip or service project, please contact us for
housing options.
Is Refuge Ranch a religious organization?
Refuge Ranch is a faith based organization. We are founded on the same Judeo-Christian
values that our nation was built upon. Faith on the ranch is "lived" not "preached." The Founders,
Board of Directors, and staff all believe in God and the saving grace of His Son Jesus Christ. It is
our greatest desire to serve God by the demonstration of our faith through action and our highest
honor to serve children and families of all backgrounds.
| REFUGE RANCH |
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| 3845 Delay Rd Pawnee, IL 62558 217-498-7679 email: refuge@refuge-ranch.org |
