Where kids become ranch hands!
Now, more than ever, children need spaces to learn, grow, and connect. Here, at The Ranch, we have created programs designed to educate children about animals and the workings of a ranch. But that is just the beginning! Through the teachings of ranch skills and animal care, we will cultivate patience, discipline, focus, and empathy. Our small groups create the opportunity to work together and have moments of one on one attention.
In addition to Kids Camp, we will be offering two hour condensed classes! These Ranch Skills classes will be available individually and the times are adjusted in an effort to provide more schedule opportunities for participation. Each class will have a different topic and focus.
Schedule and registration information below:
Now, more than ever, children need spaces to learn, grow, and connect. Here, at The Ranch, we have created programs designed to educate children about animals and the workings of a ranch. But that is just the beginning! Through the teachings of ranch skills and animal care, we will cultivate patience, discipline, focus, and empathy. Our small groups create the opportunity to work together and have moments of one on one attention.
In addition to Kids Camp, we will be offering two hour condensed classes! These Ranch Skills classes will be available individually and the times are adjusted in an effort to provide more schedule opportunities for participation. Each class will have a different topic and focus.
Schedule and registration information below:
Classes
Small group style classes for individual purchase! The perfect solution to topic based interests or a difficult schedule. These one to three hour courses will include a sanctuary tour for visitation with all the animals. That will be followed by instruction for the skills and projects based on the topic of the class.
Dates: Monday, July 22nd
Time: 9-11AM
Topic: "Living on a Farm"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will learn the care and handling practices for various species here on our ranch! This class is a great introduction to our sanctuary, farm life and working with animals. We will cover the basic needs of animals, ranch work, body language, interactions, and safe handling. Students will leave class understanding the basic needs and responsibilities of animals in a ranch setting.
Cost: $90 per child
Age: This class is for ages 5-12
Dates: TBD
Time: 9-1030AM
Topic: "Art Among the Animals"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will receive a tour of the ranch and get hands on with many of the residents. After our initial meet and greet we will discuss our art project for the day and the rest of the time remaining will be dedicated to creativity for that project.
Cost: $40 per participant
Age: This class is for all ages
Dates: Wednesday, July 24th or Monday, July 29th (includes large horses)
Time: 9-11AM
Topic: "Miniature Horses"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will learn the care, handling practices, and joy of being around mini horses! We will cover anatomy, care, body language, safety, grooming and safe handling.
Cost: $80 per child
Age: This session is for ages 7-12
Dates: TBD
Time: 9-11AM
Topic: "Horsemanship & Rehabilitation"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will receive horsemanship instruction with an emphasis on horse needing rehabilitation, once wild, or first time owner situations. Participation will be from the ground and not in the saddle. We will cover anatomy, behavior, care, and training.
Cost: $100 per participant
Age: This session is for ages 10+
***Classes are updated frequently. Please check back or follow us on social media for updated offerings!
Registration & Additional Details:
As of right now, most of the classes are not full. If it becomes full, we will ask for payment ahead of time. Otherwise, you can pay the day of. (PayPal/Venmo : @theranchorg)
Our sanctuary is located at 6150 Hidden Oaks Lane in El Dorado. We are up HWY 49 from Poor Reds. Turn right on China Hill. Right on Sierra Oaks. Right on Hidden Oaks and we are at the end on the street on the right.
Please wear ranch appropriate attire, specifically boots or athletic shoes. A water bottle, snack, layers of clothing and sunglasses or a hat are also good to have. There is a clean portable restroom onsite.
Click the button below to register for a class or camp.
In the email, please indicate:
- Camp or class of interest
- Child's Name
- Age
- For new participants, please include a short description of child's exposure to a farm atmosphere
Small group style classes for individual purchase! The perfect solution to topic based interests or a difficult schedule. These one to three hour courses will include a sanctuary tour for visitation with all the animals. That will be followed by instruction for the skills and projects based on the topic of the class.
Dates: Monday, July 22nd
Time: 9-11AM
Topic: "Living on a Farm"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will learn the care and handling practices for various species here on our ranch! This class is a great introduction to our sanctuary, farm life and working with animals. We will cover the basic needs of animals, ranch work, body language, interactions, and safe handling. Students will leave class understanding the basic needs and responsibilities of animals in a ranch setting.
Cost: $90 per child
Age: This class is for ages 5-12
Dates: TBD
Time: 9-1030AM
Topic: "Art Among the Animals"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will receive a tour of the ranch and get hands on with many of the residents. After our initial meet and greet we will discuss our art project for the day and the rest of the time remaining will be dedicated to creativity for that project.
Cost: $40 per participant
Age: This class is for all ages
Dates: Wednesday, July 24th or Monday, July 29th (includes large horses)
Time: 9-11AM
Topic: "Miniature Horses"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will learn the care, handling practices, and joy of being around mini horses! We will cover anatomy, care, body language, safety, grooming and safe handling.
Cost: $80 per child
Age: This session is for ages 7-12
Dates: TBD
Time: 9-11AM
Topic: "Horsemanship & Rehabilitation"
Details: This is a stand alone class being offered on different dates. Please indicate which date for registration. Participants will receive horsemanship instruction with an emphasis on horse needing rehabilitation, once wild, or first time owner situations. Participation will be from the ground and not in the saddle. We will cover anatomy, behavior, care, and training.
Cost: $100 per participant
Age: This session is for ages 10+
***Classes are updated frequently. Please check back or follow us on social media for updated offerings!
Registration & Additional Details:
As of right now, most of the classes are not full. If it becomes full, we will ask for payment ahead of time. Otherwise, you can pay the day of. (PayPal/Venmo : @theranchorg)
Our sanctuary is located at 6150 Hidden Oaks Lane in El Dorado. We are up HWY 49 from Poor Reds. Turn right on China Hill. Right on Sierra Oaks. Right on Hidden Oaks and we are at the end on the street on the right.
Please wear ranch appropriate attire, specifically boots or athletic shoes. A water bottle, snack, layers of clothing and sunglasses or a hat are also good to have. There is a clean portable restroom onsite.
Click the button below to register for a class or camp.
In the email, please indicate:
- Camp or class of interest
- Child's Name
- Age
- For new participants, please include a short description of child's exposure to a farm atmosphere
