dAlong with hosting Family Camp each summer, Wonder Valley Ranch Resort and Conference Center is a busy place during the rest of the year as well. Every weekend and throughout many weeks, an exciting list of programs and events are available to families, groups, businesses or couples looking to enjoy our 75-acre facility.

Wonder Valley Ranch sits at the heart of beautifully tranquil Wonder Valley, just 35 miles east of Fresno, California in the Sierra Nevada foothills. On our grounds are modern accommodations featuring air-conditioned rooms, a sparkling new Lakeshore Lodge overlooking Dalton Pond, a complete Equestrian Center, two pools, and several meeting rooms equipped with everything needed to conduct very productive business conferences and meetings.

Here is a partial listing of the many Programs and Events available during the year. For more detailed information on anything you see on this page, please call our helpful office staff today at 1-800-821-2801 or send us an email at: wvfamilycamp@aol.com.

Conference and Meeting Center
Large and small businesses, non-profit organizations and church groups will find the conference and meeting facilities at Wonder Valley Ranch both enjoyable and accommodating. Set in a peaceful setting away from the hectic pace of city life, guests find the atmosphere to be very relaxing, where delegates can concentrate on their business, resulting in very productive sessions. We offer meeting rooms of all sizes, complete audio/visual equipment, modern rooms and full premium buffet meal service. Transportation on various side trips can be added, and the Fresno Air Terminal is just 35 minutes away for busy executives flying in for events.

Ropes Challenge Course
At first glance, the strange collection of poles and ropes looks intimidating, but it is actually one of today’s most sought-after training tools. Many large and small groups and organizations use Wonder Valley Ranch’s Ropes Challenge Course throughout the year for personal development, building team and leadership skills, and improving trust and communications. Special programs for 8-20 people of all skill levels can be arranged.

River Way Ranch Camp
For a wonderful summer children’s resident camp where friends share memories that last a lifetime, River Way Ranch Camp is a very popular choice. Since 1967, the Oken family has hosted this highly-accredited camp, which offers over 60 activities, side trips and outings, and new learning experiences for kids of all ages. Along with its regular sessions, River Way also offers three “Specialty Camps” each summer:

Waterski Camp (ages 13-16)
River Way Waterski campers will learn everything from basics to trick skiing and barefooting, and will enjoy being on the water 4-6 hours a day, five days a week. Specially-trained instructors are brought in just for this popular camp each summer.

Performing Arts Program (ages 10-16)
All facets of theater production are developed at this camp, which builds throughout each day to a special closing night performance. Taught are audition skills, costume design, dance, drama and voice and rehearsal techniques.

Horse Camp
(ages 10-16)
Three hours a day or more of individualized instruction awaits campers at River Way Ranch Camp's complete Equestrian Center. The very popular camp is taught by experienced instructors who present lessons in English or Western riding, grooming, saddling, conformation, etc. A very thrilling part of this special camp is that each camper cares for their own horse throughout the camp, ensuring that each child gets the most from their time spent here.

Family/Class Reunions
Wonder Valley Ranch is a very smart choice for the location of your next family or class reunion. All the accommodations needed to host overnight guests are offered, and our central location about four hours from either Los Angeles or San Francisco makes accessibility easy for everyone.

Champ Camp
Each summer for nine wonderful days, Wonder Valley Ranch hosts this special camp just for burn-injured children. Sponsored wholly by the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, the camp brings in an all-volunteer staff made up of many in the health care and emergency services fields. This camp allows these children a chance to meet others who have had similar experiences, and make friends that will last a lifetime.

Group Hayrides
Enjoy a peaceful hayride under the Sierra stars, being pulled down a quiet country road by Wonder Valley’s team of Belgian draft horses. Add an optional Cowboy Songleader, and any family or business group will enjoy a special experience. Trolley rides around Wonder Valley offer guests scenic day trips that are also fun and exciting.

Weddings and Receptions
The lush grounds and full service facilities of Wonder Valley Ranch combine to offer families the perfect setting for indoor or outdoor weddings and receptions. In the summer, the majestic sycamores and ancient oaks provide cool shade for our huge lawn and picnic areas, and in the winter, the new Lakeshore Lodge or Dalton Lodge provide very attractive venues for your ceremony. Full meal, cocktail and catering services are available, and our modern accommodations with air conditioning and private baths await guests from out of town.

Holiday Party Packages
Starting with an uproarious Oktoberfest, Wonder Valley Ranch offers all-inclusive Party Packages for every occasion. Enjoy an Americana Thanksgiving, a Country Christmas, or ring in the New Year at a festive New Year’s Eve Celebration. Groups large and small can be accommodated, and all packages can be configured to meet your group’s specific needs.

Destination/Group Tours
Wonder Valley Ranch acts as your serene centrally-located base camp, and is your starting point each day for trips to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, charming Downtown Reedley, the popular Sierra Endangered Cat Haven, or Table Mountain Indian Gaming Casino. Group trips for domestic and foreign visitors touring throughout Central California can be arranged, which include complete “Welcome to the West” food, facilities and recreation packages for large and small groups wishing to stay one night or several.
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