Turn-About Ranch - Residential Treatment for Teens on a Working Ranch

Real Ranch. Real Values. Real Change.

The Vocational program offers an alternative for students who may struggle with traditional education and also gives students practical life skills. The program allows the students to explore areas that will prepare them for further education in a technical setting or for the job market. In all the classes, students learn safety, how to properly use and maintain tools and equipment, and how to plan and work together to accomplish their tasks. Their skills are applied in working on the ranch on a day-to-day basis.

The Culinary Arts class takes place in the actual food service department and teaches students the importance of cleanliness, how to follow directions, and prepares them for taking care of themselves and others.

Automobiles are a big investment for us all. Auto Mechanics is taught so that students become more aware of how to purchase, maintain and take care of their vehicles and to explore job possibilities in this field. They also learn about small engine repairs by working on lawn mowers. In the Building Trades class students learn about different job opportunities that are connected to construction. They learn how to plan projects, put material lists together, and build the projects. Computers have become a big part of our lives today.

A lot of young people today think of the computer as just entertainment. In the Information Technology class, students learn about the history of the computer, look inside the computer to see how it works, and then learn how to put the computer to work in school and their careers. students gain a sense of accomplishment and pride in themselves through the vocational classes.