Wilderness Ranch - A Young Life Camp

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Wilderness Ranch - A Young Life Camp

Since 1973, we have been taking kids hiking in the spectacular mountains of Colorado.

Wilderness Ranch is located in a remote valley of the San Juan Mountains near Creede, Colo. Adventure trips in the Colorado Rocky Mountains allow kids to get away from the noise, clutter and distractions of daily life. Gaining a fresh perspective, they may clearly hear and see the good news for their lives.

04/14/2026

Art of Guiding 2026!! A time of building community, practicing the game of guiding, and dreaming about the summer ahead and all that God has in store! Thank you Crooked Creek Ranch for hosting us!

04/10/2026

Day 1 of Art of Guiding is wrapping up! Got to start the day hearing from the Tingles about soul care and the importance of discipline and discipleship, then Ashley Denton set up the heart of a guide through the theology of shepherding and the outcomes of healthy wilderness ministry. It was a full day of learning in the classroom, and we’re so grateful for the amazing teachers who have come alongside us to partner and encourage this guide team!

03/06/2026

Grateful for the past week of Assigned Team Training at Trail West Lodge with some of our Base Camp Coordinators for the summer! Got to spend some time preparing for and praying over their upcoming time at camp and really excited to welcome them into how the Lord is moving for summer 2026. If you're on summer staff this upcoming summer, consider yourself lucky to get to spend time Hunter, Claudia, & Hunter!⁠
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Big thank you to for hosting us and sharing your beautiful property with our team!⁠
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03/05/2026

Our first year guide class just keeps getting better, and we're so excited to introduce you to another one!⁠
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Meet Mia! Mia is a junior at the University of Buffalo, studying accounting, and her current go to snack is Goldfish! Mia is excited to guide at Wilderness because she desires to serve by leading campers to encounter the Lord in His creation, while stepping into leadership that both strengthens her gifts and challenges her to grow.⁠
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Join us in welcoming Mia to the guide team!⁠
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02/24/2026

Two key summer roles are still open at Wilderness Ranch! ☀️🏔️⁠
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We’re hiring a Food Service Manager and a Maintenance Technician — seasonal positions that are absolutely integral to the leadership, productivity, and ministry of camp. These teams help create the space where campers can fully experience adventure, community, and the Lord.⁠
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From the kitchen to the shop, faithful, servant-hearted leaders behind the scenes make everything on the front lines possible.⁠
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Would you join us in praying that God would bring the right people to serve this summer? And if someone comes to mind, tag them or share this post.

01/30/2026

And last, but certainly not least in this wave of hiring🥳🎇⁠
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Meet Liam! Liam is a junior at Appalachian State University, studying environmental studies & natural resources, and his current go to snack is spicy pork rinds! Liam is excited to guide at Wilderness because he longs to experience and demonstrate a deep, intimate relationship with God through quiet time, meaningful work, and creation - while growing alongside others in community and faith..⁠
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Join us in welcoming Liam to the guide team!⁠
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01/29/2026

And we're not done yet🎉👏🏻⁠
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Meet Darby! Darby is a senior at Rice University, studying kinesiology & cognitive sciences, and her current go to snack is yogurt and granola! Darby is excited to guide at Wilderness because she has encountered God deeply through both creation and relationships, and she longs to step into leadership by loving students with the same grace and compassion she has received.⁠
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Join us in welcoming Darby to the guide team!⁠
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01/28/2026

We've got a few more guides heading to Wilderness for the next two summers, and we're so excited to introduce them👋🤩⁠
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Meet Colby! Colby is a junior at Montana State University, studying electrical engineering, and his current go to snack is fruit strips! Colby is excited to guide at Wilderness because he desires to be obedient to where the Lord is leading, loves encountering God in creation, and longs to share the love of Jesus with kids through adventure and relationship.⁠
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Join us in welcoming Colby to the guide team!⁠
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01/23/2026

We’re looking for the right person to join our Wilderness Ranch Maintenance Team for the season. 🛠️🌲⁠
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This seasonal role plays a big behind-the-scenes part in keeping camp running smoothly so that kids, staff, and volunteers can experience all that God is doing here in the mountains. If you love hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a close-knit camp community, this might be a great fit.⁠
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👉 Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.⁠
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01/16/2026

And last, but certainly not least in this wave of hiring🥳🎇⁠
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Meet Taylor! Taylor is a senior at University of Utah, studying accounting, and her current go to snack is a Chomps beef stick! Taylor is excited to guide at Wilderness Ranch because it brings together her love for the mountains, creation, and ministry, and offers a space to reach students relationally - without distractions - where beauty, stillness, and God’s presence can be clearly seen.⁠
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Join us in welcoming Taylor to the guide team!⁠ Apply to guide!⁠
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Address

2000 Forest Service Road #521
Creede, CO
81130

Website

http://wilderness.younglife.org/

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