RanchLife 101 will be co-facilitated by early education specialist Chris Ciepiela, certified Eagala practitioner and speech pathologist Cailtin Scott, and Eagala advanced certified equine specialist and founder Hayley Sumner. An authentic ranch adventure that provides a platform in nature for life skill development as children engage in developmentally appropriate experiences, RL sets the foundation for peer to peer mentoring.
Through the powerful interaction with horses in both ground-based and mounted activities, participants learn how to develop relationships with the herd of horses and donkeys which, in turn, will grow their own ability to apply new skills to experiences outside the ranch. In addition to the Eagala-based activities, children will have the opportunity to learn basic riding skills, burn some energy doing yoga or trail walking with their equine partners, join in an interactive Book Club, practice team building while engaging in ranch “chores,” and use their imaginations and creativity during innovative nature-based arts and crafts.
Practicing patience, growing friendships, increasing focus, developing confidence and trust, cultivating responsibility, building mentor/mentee skills and respect will all be explored.
Structured for all ages and abilities, RanchLife 101 is a unique opportunity to learn and play side by side with the beautiful therapy herd of horses and donkeys.
RanchLife 101 Summer Program For Ages 5-12, Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Week 1- Monday, July 6th-Thursday July 9th
Week 2- Monday, July 13th-Thursday, July 16th
Week 3- Monday, July 20th-Thursday, July 23rd
Week 4- Monday, July 27th-Thursday, July 30th
Week 5- Monday, August 3rd-Thursday, August 6th
Week 6- Monday, August 10th-Thursday, August 13th
Tuition (Each day includes different activities and extensive refreshments!)
Daily Rate $395 Weekly Rate: $1,085 (savings of $495)
Book for Two Weeks: $1,970 (savings of $200)
Book for Three Weeks: $2,855 (savings of $400)
Book all Six Weeks (valued at $6,510) for $5,110 (savings of $1,400)
**EACH FULL TUITION PAID ENABLES A SPONSORSHIP FOR AN AT-RISK YOUTH**
SLIDING SCALES AND SIBLING DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which has offered Eagala Model Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Learning, Equine Assisted Team building, and other therapeutic and recreational activities with horses for 12 years, has expanded into the educational space, with the introduction of Horse Powered Reading and Math curriculums. All experiential programming for children, families, and those at risk with mental health, literacy, and behavioral challenges is funded through grants, donations, and direct pay from corporate team building and recreational activities including trail rides. To date, BHW has seen over 4,200 at-risk youth, active duty, veterans, families, and other vulnerable populations in the Berkshires and throughout New England and New York.
