JUNCTION CITY — Rock Springs Ranch, a camp located on 735 acres of prairie in the Kansas Flint Hills, is opening Summer Camp for the first time to youth ages 8-18 who are not currently involved with a 4-H Club. 

The benefits of attending camp an American Camp Association accredited program like Rock Springs Ranch include:

• Social Skills Development

• Self-Respect & Character Building

• Community Living/Service Skills

Registration for camp this summer is now open featuring their new flexible camp session opportunities. RSR offers 4-H Camp for children in grades 3-12, Leaders in Training (LIT) for rising 11th graders, and Counselors In Training (CIT) for rising 12th graders. Dates and pricing can be found online at https://www.rockspringsranch4hcamp.org/sessions-rates/.

The Rock Springs Ranch team will be providing transportation to and from camp from nine hubs across the state of Kansas including Olathe, Lawrence, Topeka, Emporia, Wichita, Great Bend, Hays, Dodge City and Colby.

Rock Springs Ranch is also currently hiring for internships, seasonal and year-round positions. Open seasonal positions/internships include:

• General Counselors

• Conservation, Challenge, Shooting Sports, Aquatics, Equine, Crafts & Retail Specialists

• Program Area Coordinator

• and more

Those pursuing degrees in education, nursing, hospitality, wildfire management, biology or recreation can benefit from the soft skills developed while working at camp that employers are looking for such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication.