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Tim Horton Children's Ranch

Tim Horton Children's Ranch

Tim Horton Children's Ranch offers transformative camp experiences for youth from disadvantaged circumstances, focusing on leadership development and outdoor...

▌ Editor's read The Tim Horton Children's Ranch is part of the Tim Horton Children's Foundation, which has been operating for over 50 years, founded in 1974 by Ron Joyce in memory of Tim Horton. The website indicates that the camps are fully funded, providing experiences to youth from disadvantaged circumstances. The program type is overnight, offering a variety of activities aimed at developing leadership skills and resilience. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the foundation emphasizes a commitment to positive youth development. The organization is a nonprofit. Google reviews for 'Tim Horton Children's Foundation' show a 4.8-star rating based on over 1,000 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on children's lives and the supportive environment. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @timhortonchildrensfoundation on Instagram and timhortonchildrensfoundation on Facebook.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–16

Tim Horton Children's Ranch serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 12–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1 Tim Horton Dr, Kananaskis, AB T0L 2H0, Canada
  • Cost notes: CAD. Free for eligible youth from low-income homes.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Tim Horton Children's Ranch

What ages does Tim Horton Children's Ranch accept?
Tim Horton Children's Ranch is open to children ages 12–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Tim Horton Children's Ranch cost?
Tim Horton Children's Ranch doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Free for eligible youth from low-income homes. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Tim Horton Children's Ranch's hours?
Tim Horton Children's Ranch runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Tim Horton Children's Ranch?
Tim Horton Children's Ranch is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tim Horton Children's Ranch provide lunch?
Tim Horton Children's Ranch does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Tim Horton Children's Ranch compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Kananaskis?
Tim Horton Children's Ranch is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Kananaskis that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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