Five Marys Cowboy Camp at Hidden Hacienda
Saddle up for the ultimate Western adventure! At Five Marys Cowboy Camp, teens ages 11–18 get the chance to unplug, gear up and experience real cowboy life on the ranch.
Located in the desert hills of Wickenburg, Arizona, this hands-on camp invites young cowboys and cowgirls to learn to rope, ride horses, cook over an open fire and sleep under the stars—all alongside experienced ranchers, rodeo hands and new friends who love the Western way of life.
From arena roping practice and trail rides to Dutch oven meals and campfire stories, every day is packed with grit, growth and good old-fashioned fun. Whether your teen is brand new to ranch life or already ropes on weekends, Cowboy Camp is a place to build skills, confidence and friendships that last long after the dust settles.
Cowboy Camp : Thursday–Sunday
Thursday – Welcome to the Ranch
5:00 PM – Arrival & Check-In at Hidden Hacienda
Meet the wranglers, set up tents or bunks, and tour the ranch
6:30 PM – Chuck Wagon Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a hearty ranch-style meal cooked over the fire
Get to know fellow campers around the campfire
8:00 PM – Cowboy Campfire & S’mores
Meet the cowboy crew, hear roping stories, set intentions for the weekend
Friday – Saddle Up!
7:30 AM – Cowboy Breakfast & Coffee by the Fire
8:30 AM – Horsemanship & Safety Basics
Learn to tack, groom and ride
10:00 AM – Roping Practice in the Arena
Ground dummy roping & horseback techniques
12:00 PM – Lunch Under the Shade Trees
1:30 PM – Free Time & Water Breaks (games, rest, journal)
3:00 PM – Team Roping & Flag Racing Fun
6:00 PM – Campfire Cooking Lesson
Cook your own dinner cowboy-style with Dutch ovens and hot coals
8:00 PM – Campfire Hangout & Cowboy Songs
Saturday – Ranch Life in Full Swing
7:30 AM – Cowboy Breakfast Cookout
9:00 AM – Trail Ride Adventure through the Desert
12:00 PM – Picnic Lunch on the Trail
2:00 PM – Cowboy Skills Challenge
Lasso relay, horsemanship games, branding demo, knot tying
5:00 PM – Free Time, Showers & Rest
6:30 PM – Farewell Feast & Talent Night
Share cowboy poems, music, skits or roping tricks around the fire
Sunday – Brunch & Goodbyes
8:00 AM – Rise & Pack Up
9:00 AM – Send-Off Brunch with Ranch-Fresh Eggs, Pancakes & Bacon
10:00 AM – Cowboy Camp Awards & Closing Circle
Head home with dusty boots, full bellies and new ranch friends