Summer Camps
During Summer, Indianhead Ranch turns into a Summer Camp for Teenagers from around the Globe, offering 2 different types of Camps, coed, over 1 or 2 weeks.
The Camp Mission is to Educate your Teenager in Wildlife Conservation by:
These goals are achieved in a control environment, on our 10,000 acres Estate, under the supervision of Certified Professionals and with the participation of Counselors to follow each Group of Teenagers.
Each Camp has a maximum of 12 Teenagers separated within the three Ranch Guest Houses, one being solely reserved for the Girls with a Girl Counselor.
Arrival and Departure Point by Road is Indianhead Ranch and by Air: Del Rio International Airport, On Continental Airlines. Arrival is Sunday Afternoon, Departure is Saturday Morning.
The Camp Mission is to Educate your Teenager in Wildlife Conservation by:
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Expanding their Knowledge in Gun Safety and Gun Care
Learning practical Camping, Hunting and Survival Skills
Enjoying the outdoors and the Wildlife
Discovering the World of Hunting by each of them harvesting one trophy.
Becoming a Hunter by obtaining their Texas Hunter Certification (Hunting License).
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These goals are achieved in a control environment, on our 10,000 acres Estate, under the supervision of Certified Professionals and with the participation of Counselors to follow each Group of Teenagers.
Each Camp has a maximum of 12 Teenagers separated within the three Ranch Guest Houses, one being solely reserved for the Girls with a Girl Counselor.
Arrival and Departure Point by Road is Indianhead Ranch and by Air: Del Rio International Airport, On Continental Airlines. Arrival is Sunday Afternoon, Departure is Saturday Morning.
CAMP TYPES:
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#1 Coed Camps over 1 Week (Sunday-Saturday) Aprentice Camp: For Teenagers between 12 – 17 years of age WITHOUT a Hunter Certification. The 7 Day Camp focuses on the Hunter Safety Certification (Hunting License) and includes a hunt for One Management Exotic Doe. For complete Camp Activities Go below to Apprentice Camp Schedule |
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For Teenagers between 12 and 17 years of Age WITH a Hunter Certification. The 7 Day Camp focuses mostly on Hunting and Conservation, includes a hunt for One Non-Trophy Exotic and ATV (4 Wheelers) Certification. THE NON-TROPHY can be UPGRADED to a MANAGEMENT or TROPHY EXOTIC. For Complete Camp Activities
Go below to Advance Camp Schedule #2 Coed Camps over 2 Weeks (Sunday-Saturday):
For Teenagers between 12 and 17 years of Age who want to stay over two weeks: in this case You will combine one week Apprentice and one week Advance Camps. Your Choices as far as Dates are July 6-19 2008 or July 27-Augist 9, 2008. The price for the two weeks including the extra night and extra day between the two weeks is $2,850.
| COED 1 WEEK CAMP SCHEDULE: | |||
| #1 Apprentice | June 22-28 2008 | 12-17 | $ 1,095 |
| #2 Apprentice | July 6-12 2008 | 12-17 | $ 1,095 |
| #3 Advance | July 13-19 2008 | 12-17 | $ 1,695 |
| #4 Apprentice | July 27-Aug 2,2008 | 12-17 | $ 1,095 |
| #5 Advance | August 3-9 2008 | 12-17 | $ 1,695 |
| COED 2 WEEK CAMP SCHEDULE: (Ages 12-17, Cost = $2,850) | |||
| #23 Apprentice / Advance - July 6 - 19, 2008 | |||
| #45 Apprentice / Advance - July 27 - Aug 9, 2008 | |||
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Download Camp Equipment List
APPRENTICE CAMP SCHEDULE
Apprentice Camp Requirement:
PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL at the Indianhead Ranch Camp, Each Student MUST STUDY and Complete the Home Study Course and Quizzes from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Manual. You have two ways of doing it: via the Texas Parks & Wildlife Website (go to education/hunter education /hunter education online course) or ask us to mail you a video and the workbook.
Download Apprentice Camp Requirements
Each Student will participate in the following activities:
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Texas Hunter Safety Certification
African Animal Identification
Binocular Usage
Archery Safety and Marksmanship
Firearm Safety and Marksmanship
GPS and Map Reading
Shooting Clays
Introduction to Taxidermy
Wildlife Conservation
Animal and Land Management
Sensory Safari
Gun Care and Cleaning
Nightly Campfires and Sharing Time
Pictographs
Record Books / SCI Trophy Scoring Systems
Field Dressing and Skinning Game
Appreciation of our Hunting Heritage
LaserShot Shooting Simulator
Stalking Techniques
Over Night Camping Experience
Opportunity to Harvest One Management
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Highlights of the Apprentice Camp Schedule:
| Day 1: | 5:00 PM - Campers arrive, move into bungalows |
| 6:45 PM - Orientation to the Ranch | |
| 7:30 PM - Skin, Process & Wrap 2 Deer carcasses | |
| Day 2: | 8:15 AM- Intro to Hunter Safety Certification |
| 8:30 AM - .22 rifle shooting (1/2 Group), large shotgun shooting (1/2 Group) | |
| 10:15 AM - Groups Rotate | |
| 1:00 PM - Chapter 3: Ethic Activities, Outdoor Games | |
| 3:00 PM - Chapters: 1 & 2 of Hunter Education Manual | |
| 6:30 PM - Chapters: 4, 5, 6, & 8 | |
| Day 3: | 6:00 AM - 2 Students Hunting |
| 8:00 AM - Skill Trail (1/2 Group) / Stalking (1/2 Group) | |
| 10:00 AM - Groups Rotate | |
| 1:00 PM - Caves: Pictographs by U. S. Park Service | |
| 3:00 PM - U. S. Park Service Presentation of Ecosystem | |
| 6:30 PM - Animal Identification (2 Students Hunt) | |
| Day 4: | 6:00 AM - 2 students hunt |
| 8:00 AM - Maps & Compasses | |
| 1:00 PM - Camp Craft, Skills & Outdoor Survival | |
| 4:00 PM - Trophy Scoring, Ageing Deer | |
| 6:00 PM - Hunting with Guides | |
| Day 5: | 6:00 AM - Hunting with Guides |
| 8:45 AM - Game Warden Presentation | |
| 1:00 PM - Gun Cleaning & Storage | |
| 4:00 PM - Prepare & leave for Camp-out | |
| Day 6: | 8:00 AM - Return from Camp-out |
| 10:00 AM - Archery | |
| 4:30 PM - Texas Hunter Safety Final Exam | |
| 7:00 PM - Closing Ceremonies, Pass out Awards and Goodies. | |
| Day 7: | 4:30 AM - Breakfast |
| 5:00 AM - Depart for Del Rio International Airport |
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Breakfast 7:30 AM
Lunch Noon
Dinner 5:00 PM
Free Time & Laser Shot Shooting Simulator 8:30 PM
Lights Out 10:00 PM
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ADVANCE CAMP SCHEDULE:
Advance Camp Requirement:
Each Student much show proof of the Completion of a Hunter Safety Certification Course in order to participate in the Advance Camp.
This is a One Week Camp, Sunday through Saturday but it can be combined with a one week Apprentice Camp if you want to stay over two week.
Each Student will participate in the following activities:
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African Animal Identification
Binocular Usage
Compass Usage
Firearm Safety Marksmanship
Shooting Clays
Introduction to Taxidermy
Animal and Land Management
Gun Care and Cleaning
Nightly Campfires and Sharing Time
Trophy Scoring Systems
Field Dressing and Skinning Game
Appreciation of our Hunting Heritage
LaserShot Shooting Simulator
Stalking Techniques
Trapping
Overnight Camping Experience
All Terrain Vehicle (ATC) Certification Course
Opportunity to Harvest One Non-Trophy Exotic
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Highlights of the Advance Camp Schedule:
| Day 1: | 5:00 PM - Campers arrive, move into bungalows |
| 6:45 PM - Orientation to the Ranch | |
| 7:30 PM - Field Dressing Game | |
| 8:30 PM - Bait and Set Traps | |
| Day 2: | 8:30 AM - .22 rifle shooting (1/2 Group) large bore shooting (1/2 Group) |
| 10:15 AM - Groups Rotate | |
| 1:00 PM - Taxidermy Presentation | |
| 4:30 PM - Field Dressing/Skinning of Game for Taxidermy Purposes | |
| 6:30 PM - Students Hunt/Non-hunters Shotgun Shooting | |
| 8:00 PM - Bait and Set Traps | |
| Day 3: | 6:00 AM - Students Hunt |
| 8:15 AM - Ethics Activities (Hunting/Camping/Outdoor Ethics) | |
| 9:00 AM - Tracking Wildlife/Tracking Signs | |
| 1:00 PM - TX Trappers & Fur Assoc. Presentation | |
| 6:30 PM - Students Hunt) | |
| Day 4: | 6:30 AM - Students Hunt |
| 8:30 AM - Skin Game Caught | |
| 1:00 PM - Compass and Orienteering Courses | |
| 6:00 PM - Students Hunt *Swim time for those not hunting | |
| Day 5: | 6:00 AM - Students Hunt |
| 8:45 AM - Hike in Canyon with compass & GPS | |
| 3:00 PM - Prepare & Leave for Camp-Out | |
| 6:00 PM - BBQ in Canyon | |
| Day 6: | 7:15 AM - Return from Camp-out |
| 8:15 AM - 1/2 Group ATV Certification; 1/2 Group Muzzle Loading | |
| 1:00 PM - Groups Rotate | |
| 7:30 PM - Closing Ceremonies, Pass out Awards, Etc | |
| Day 7: | 4:30 AM - Breakfast |
| 5:00 AM - Depart for Del Rio International Airport |
Daily:
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Breakfast 7:30 AM
Lunch Noon
Dinner 5:00 PM
Free Time & Laser Shot Shooting Simulator 8:30 PM
Lights Out 10:00 PM
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