Stories From Our Boys, Girls & Beyond
At Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, lives are transformed — not just for the young people in our care, but for their families, mentors, alumni, and supporters. Explore stories of healing, growth, and lifelong impact from every corner of our Boys Ranch community.
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Oct02
Overcoming Obstacles, On and Off the Course
As participants ran or walked through powdered color throughout the course, volunteers assisted them in where to go. The entire course was dubbed as “challenge by choice,” meaning participants could opt out if they wanted to ...
Oct02
The Greatest Adventures Hold the Greatest Surprises
By Mike Wilhelm, Senior Chaplain I can’t imagine a greater adventure than leaving home. Dozens of kids do it every year to come to Boys Ranch. Leaving home for new opportunities is often exciting, but it ...
Oct02
Faces of Rodeo: Marlie
Pushing her shy side aside for a laugh is what led Marlie, 12, to participate as a funnyman, also known as a rodeo clown, at the annual Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Rodeo. Now her second year ...
Oct02
J’Nae: Riding Toward Success
On a hot summer day, girls practice their riding skills while learning the pole bending pattern. They sit awkwardly in saddles and try to remember how to encourage the horse to go faster or slower and ...
Oct02
Faces of Rodeo: Laura
When Laura first came to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, she had never even seen a horse. Now she’s a seasoned rider and regular participant in the annual rodeo. Laura, 17, chose rodeo for her extracurricular activity after ...
Oct02
Faces of Rodeo: Elijah
Finding a place to belong at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch came for Elijah when he got involved in rodeo activities. The 2023 rodeo is his fourth, and he’s done various events such as roping, saddle bronc ...
