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Heifer Ranch's Global Challenge  

Participants engage in a variety of activities that help them gain a deeper sense of their commitment to each other, their communities and the world. They will leave prepared to work together and take action for a world without hunger or poverty. Print Informational Flyer

Activities include:
Global Gateway  - For one night, Global Gateway participants experience the daily struggles people in poverty face everyday to simply feed their family a meager meal. Participants are given little to eat – just some rice, vegetables and eggs – and they must find a way to build a fire and cook their meal. The challenge continues on into the night as they sleep in simple housing, such as a bamboo Thailand home.

Heifer Challenge - Challengers increase their awareness of environmental and hunger related issues through the use of globally themed team building initiatives and challenges that provide an emotionally safe environment to encourage reflection and self growth.

Global Challenge Program Requirements
Minimum Age: Fall and Spring - 6th grade; Summer - 12 years old or completed the 6th grade
Minimum Group Size: 15 participants including adults
Adult to Youth Ratio: 1:5 with a minimum of 3 adults
Per PersonTuition Fees:  Fall and Spring - $145.00 (Standard Rate) and $123.00 (Non-profit Rate); Summer - $181.00 (Standard Rate) and $155.00 (Non-profit Rate)
Tuition Fees Include: All lodging (open air bunk barn), meals and programming.
Offered: Each spring, summer and fall on select dates; program begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.(in the fall and spring); the program begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at  8:00 a.m. (in the summer). Check availability.

To book your group or for more information, email the Ranch Events Office or call (501) 889-5124. Openings are limited so plan ahead!  Reservations for Global Challenge must be made a minimum of one month in advance. Frequently Asked Questions.