Experiential Campus

Jake Thorson
Equine Assistant

Jake was born and raised in Utah, just a few miles north of the Ranch. His hobbies include just about everything that involves being in the outdoors. He loves to go backpacking, canyoneering, fly-fishing and horse back riding. He started working with troubled youth in 2002, as a wilderness staff in southern Utah. He then moved to a Residential Treatment Center, and was hired on at Discovery Ranch. Aside from working at the Ranch Jake is a full-time student at Utah Valley University, pursuing a degree in Psychology. He enjoys working with youth, and finds it very rewarding to watch them progress and achieve their goals.