Kids Program

Activities for Children

• Teepee Village
• "Big Trout Pond"
• Playground Arts & Crafts
• Nature Hikes
• Fort Harmel's
• Pool Table
• Movies
• Horseshoe Pits
• Games
• Fun, fun, fun!

Children's Program

For kids ages 4 to 12 years old.

Offered only on weekdays. Children's Program is included for our Run of the Ranch guests. For our Fisherman's Holiday guests the cost is $30/child per three hour session.

Harmel's is a great place for kids! However, some of the younger ones are unable to participate in some of our activities. Therefore we offer the Children's Program designed to allow the kids (ages 4 to 12) to make friends, have a good time and stay safe while the older family members take advantage of the more adventurous activities.
Fort Harmel & the Teepee Village is kid central on the ranch.

We start our days at the rec. lounge, now the new "Harmel's Family Room". We have re-arranged for a more family oriented environment with more card/game tables, billards table, puzzes and G-rated movies. We offer two sessions of the Children's Program per day; 9:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This allows the adults in your group to schedule trail rides, whitewater rafting or guided fishing lessons; things that may be too adventurous for our younger guests.

Assistant Wrangler Program

For kids 7 years old and above.

Assistant wranglers get up early and join Harmel's ranch hands for breakfast at 7:00am in the dining room. Each day children may work at the stables as a junior wrangler. They will learn how to halter, brush, feed, saddle, and care for the horses. They will have the opportunity to ride on the trails as an assistant guide. This is a wonderful program for children interested in learning about horses and gaining hands-on experience at the stables. Kids eight and older (adults do it, too!) are welcome to join the wranglers for a half day at $60.00 or a full day at $120.00 per person.

*Charges waived for Run of the Ranch Plan.

Babysitting

Not all of our activities will be appropriate for all children. Therefore; we offer babysitting by the hour to accommodate infants and toddlers. We will need at least 24 hours advance notice. This service is not guaranteed.

Babysitting is available daily and costs $12.00/hour/child and $7.00/hour/additional child in one family.

Harmel's Children's Program counselors are chosen for their talents and experience. Many are actively pursuing degrees in education. Our talented staff will keep your kids protected and safe while parents take a "day off"!