| Each year, thousands of people visit Rawhide Boys Ranch. Guests are amazed once they experience the welcoming atmosphere and wonderful facilities that Rawhide has to offer to the young men in our care. Please take a moment to take a virtual tour of our grounds; simply click on a building on the map below to learn more about it.
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 | Louise HouseA small home on the ranch that serves as transitional living quarters for houseparents or other staff as needed. |
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 | Smith Boys HomeBuilt with the support of the Kimberly-Clark Foundation, the Smith Home houses young men in the About Face program and staff. | |
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 | Sheldon Equestrian CenterIndoor riding arena is home to Rawhide's Equine Assisted Program (REAP). REAP combines horses and therapy to help young men work through a number of behavioral issues. | |
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 | Thompson Education CenterNamed in honor of Gary and Kay Thompson, who served Rawhide from 1969-2002, the Thompson Center is home to the Social Services staff.
The building was funded by Chester L. Krause, Thrivent Frinancial for Lutherans, and Frank C. and S.F. Shattuck. |
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| Sara Lee Small Animal BarnBuilt by Rawhide staff and students in 1997, the small animal barn provides houseing to horses, Shetland ponies and donkeys. |
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| Grounds and MaintenanceStudents can work with job trainers as groundskeepers and in buildings and maintenance as part of the Work Experience Program. |
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| Grounds and MaintenanceStudents can work with job trainers as groundskeepers and in buildings and maintenance as part of the Work Experience Program. |
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 | Cornerstone Group HomeCurrently serving as a group home, the Cornerstone provides a transitional living program for young men transitioning between their time at Rawhide (or in another facility) and their home. | |
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 | The LodgeThe Lodge is the original boys home that was on the ranch when the land was purchased. Currently, the Lodge is being renovated and is not in use. It is planned to re-open in 2008. |
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| OasisA small home on the ranch that serves as living quarters for Utility Houseparents. Utility Houseparent fill in for youth homes staff that are on vacation or on days off if needed. |
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| Petit HomeCurrently occupied by the Executive Director and his family. |
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 | Gillespie Boys HomeBuilt with the support of the Aylward Family Foundation and named in honor of Rawhide founders John and Jan Gillespie, this home houses young men in the Academy program and staff. | |
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 | ABC Boys HomeBuilt with the support of the Associated Builders and Contractors, the ABC Home houses young men in the Standard Residential program and staff. | |
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 | Aylward Boys HouseBuilt with the support of the Aylward Family Foundation, the Aylward Home houses young men in the Standard Residential program and staff. | |
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 | Starr AcademyRawhide's on-grounds school is home to the Keller Education Center, Krause Fieldhouse, and the Gabrielse Woodworking Shop. Student's residing at Rawhide attend school Monday-Friday, year round. | |
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 | Frontier CafeProvides food service to Rawhide staff, visitors and general public. Also the home of the Friday Night Fish Fries, served the third Friday of each month, May - October. Upper level houses Human Resources and training facilities. | |
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 | Snap-on Auto CenterProvides work space for the vehicle donation program as well as on-the-job training for young men. Students learn how to make minor mechanical repairs to vehicles and help to maintain Rawhide fleet vehicles. | |
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 | WATDA Carriage Boys Home and Visitors CenterBuilt with the help of the Wisconsin Auto and Truck Dealers Association, the upper level is a boys home and the lower level provides office space and a Visitor's Welcome Center. | |
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 | Pennau Prep CenterProvides work space for the vehicle donation program as well as valuable job training for the young men. Students learn auto detailing, maintenance, evaluation, and basic office skills. | |
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