Let’s Play at the Ranch

Session 3A and 3B
CLASS TUITION: $177 for 5 weeks 
GRADES: Preschool & PreK (ages 3-4), with accompanying adult caregiver CLASS SIZE: max 6 
CLASS DURATION: 1 hr 30 min (Once a week, Tues Wed, or Thurs)

Session 4
CLASS TUITION: $212 for 6 weeks 
GRADES: Preschool & PreK (ages 3-4), with accompanying adult caregiver CLASS SIZE: max 6 
CLASS DURATION: 1 hr 30 min (Once a week, Tues Wed, or Thurs)

Children and their caregivers will love this opportunity for a weekly visit to Sienna Ranch together. Each week will offer new wonders as you experience the ranch and her residents with the change of the seasons. Gardening, harvesting, crafting, and animal interactions will make up our weekly routine. Each LPR session has different projects so join for as many as you would like!

Students in the program are:

• Able to listen to instruction from teacher or caretaker
• Able to stay with the group
• Gentle with our animal friends
• Excited to be outside in all weather conditions and get a bit dirty.

 Note: This class is designed for one student and one caretaker per registration. An infant sibling that is able to be happily worn by the parent/guardian for the full 75 minutes may attend Let’s Play at the Ranch at no extra charge. Unfortunately, other siblings, extra adults or visitors cannot attend. 

Junior Ranchers AM Ranch Life!

Session 3A and 3B
5 DAY CLASS TUITION: $2040.00 for 5 weeks Mon-Fri
3 DAY CLASS TUITION: $1224.00 for 5 weeks Mon/Wed/Fri
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $816.00 for 5 weeks Tu/Thurs
GRADES: PreK-1st (PreK= at least 4 years old as of August 24th, 2020)
CLASS SIZE: max 8 
CLASS DURATION: 9am-1:00pm, 5 Days (Mon-Fri), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri), or 2 Days (Tu/Thurs)

Session 4
5 DAY CLASS TUITION: $2448.00 for 6 weeks Mon-Fri
3 DAY CLASS TUITION: $1470.00 for 6 weeks Mon/Wed/Fri
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $980.00 for 6 weeks Tu/Thurs 
GRADES: PreK-1st (PreK= at least 4 years old as of August 24th, 2020) CLASS SIZE: max 8 
CLASS DURATION: 9am-1:00pm, 5 Days (Mon-Fri), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri), or 2 Days (Tu/Thurs)

A unique program designed for this special age when everything is exciting and magical. Through grounding routines and exciting outdoor discoveries, students will be immersed in ranch life and the many fun activities we have to offer. Junior Ranchers will love getting to know the ranch animals, discovering our garden and making nature based crafts. There will be ample time to enjoy unstructured nature play, exploration, and observation as well. The day will be paced so that our young participants will have time to rest and recharge between activities, while still feeling engaged throughout the class.

• Gardening
• Animal interaction and care
• Pottery
• Woodshop
• Nature exploration and learning
• Grooming the pony

Students in this program are:

• Able to use the restroom independently
• Able to listen to verbal directions in an outdoor environment
• Able to stay with the teacher
• Emotionally ready to spend 5 hours away from parents/caregivers
• Ready to be outside in all weather conditions and get dirty

1 Day Junior Ranchers Full Day!

Session 3A and 3B
1 DAY CLASS TUITION: $612.00 for 5 weeks Wed, or Fri
GRADES: PreK-1st (PreK= at least 4 years old as of August 24th, 2020)
CLASS SIZE: max 8 
CLASS DURATION: 9:30am-3:30pm, 1 Day a week, either Wed or Fri

Session 4
1 DAY CLASS TUITION: $735.00 for 6 weeks Wed or Fri
GRADES: PreK-1st (PreK= at least 4 years old as of August 24th, 2020) CLASS SIZE: max 8 
CLASS DURATION: 9:30am-3:30pm, 1 Day a week, either Wed or Fri

A unique program designed for this special age when everything is exciting and magical. Through grounding routines and exciting outdoor discoveries, students will be immersed in ranch life and the many fun activities we have to offer. Junior Ranchers will love getting to know the ranch animals, discovering our garden and making nature based crafts. There will be ample time to enjoy unstructured nature play, exploration, and observation as well. The day will be paced so that our young participants will have time to rest and recharge between activities, while still feeling engaged throughout the class.

• Gardening
• Animal interaction and care
• Pottery
• Woodshop
• Nature exploration and learning
• Grooming the pony

Students in this program are:

• Able to use the restroom independently
• Able to listen to verbal directions in an outdoor environment
• Able to stay with the teacher
• Emotionally ready to spend 5 hours away from parents/caregivers
• Ready to be outside in all weather conditions and get dirty

Junior Ranchers PM Half Day

Session 3A and 3B
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $612.00 for 5 weeks Tu/Thurs
GRADES: PreK-1st (PreK= at least 4 years old as of August 24th, 2020)
CLASS SIZE: max 8 
CLASS DURATION: 2:40pm-5:40pm, 2 Days a week (Tu/Thurs) or (M/F for 3A)

Session 4
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $815.00 for 6 weeks Tu/Thurs 
GRADES: PreK-1st (PreK= at least 4 years old as of August 24th, 2020) CLASS SIZE: max 8 
CLASS DURATION: 2:40pm-6pm, 2 Days a week (Tu/Thurs)

A unique program designed for this special age when everything is exciting and magical. Junior Ranchers will love getting to know the ranch animals, discovering our garden and making nature themed crafts. There will be ample time to enjoy unstructured nature play, exploration, and observation as well. In addition, each session will feature an opportunity to groom the pony, and make a wood craft in our carpentry workshop.

Students in this program are:

• Able to use the restroom independently
• Able to listen to verbal directions in an outdoor environment
• Able to stay with the teacher
• Emotionally ready to spend 3 ½ hours away from parents/caregivers
• Ready to be outside in all weather conditions and get dirty

1 Day Explorers Full Day!

Session 3A and 3B
1 DAY CLASS TUITION: $570.00 for 5 weeks Wed or Fri
GRADES: 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th 
CLASS SIZE: max 10
CLASS DURATION: 9:30am-3:30pm, 1 Day a week, either Wed or Fri

Session 4
1 DAY CLASS TUITION: $684.00 for 6 weeks Wed or Fri
GRADES: 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th 
CLASS SIZE: max 10 
CLASS DURATION: 9:30am-3:30pm, 1 Day a week, either Wed or Fri

The Sienna Ranch Explorers program develops a deep connection to the natural world by offering fun, exciting and diverse outdoor experiences. Our core activities include hiking, wilderness skills, animal interaction, wild tending, homesteading skills, cooking, nature based crafts, and seasonal gardening. Ample time is given to exploration, observation, unstructured nature play, and games as well.

Students in the program are:

• Able to listen to verbal directions in an outdoor environment
• Willing to participate in group activities
• Able to focus on a project for 20-30 minutes
• Able to hike minimum one mile with a full backpack
• Ready to be outside in all weather conditions and get dirty

Explorers PM Half Day

Session 3A and 3B
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $570.00 for 5 weeks Tu/Thurs
GRADES: 1st-2nd, 3rd-6th
CLASS SIZE: max 10
CLASS DURATION:  2:40pm-5:40pm, 2 Days a week (Tu/Thurs) or M/F for 3A

Session 4
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $760.00 for 6 weeks Tu/Thurs 
GRADES: 1st-2nd, 3rd-6th 
CLASS SIZE: max 10 
CLASS DURATION: 2:40pm-6pm, 2 Days a week (Tu/Thurs)

Nature Sages

Session 3A and 3B
1 DAY CLASS TUITION: $570.00 for 5 weeks on Wednesdays 
GRADES: 6th-9th 
CLASS SIZE: 11 
CLASS DURATION: 9:30am-3:30pm, 1 Day a week, Wednesdays

Session 4
1 DAY CLASS TUITION: $684.00 for 6 weeks Wednesdays 
GRADES: 6th-9th 
CLASS SIZE: 11 
CLASS DURATION: 9:30am-3:30pm, 1 Day a week, Wednesdays

Sienna Adventures

Session 3A and 3B
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $612.00 for 5 weeks Mon/Fri or Tues/Thurs 
GRADES: PreK-2nd 
CLASS SIZE: 8 
CLASS DURATION: 2:40pm-5:40pm either Mon/Fri or Tues/Thurs

Session 4
2 DAY CLASS TUITION: $815.00 for 6 weeks Mon/Fri or Tues/Thurs 
GRADES: PreK-2nd 
CLASS SIZE: 8 
CLASS DURATION: 2:40pm-6pm either Mon/Fri or Tues/Thurs

Private Riding Lessons

CLASS TUITION: $340 for 4 Weeks  
CLASS TUITION: $425 for 5 Weeks  
AGES: 6+
CLASS SIZE: 1 on 1 lesson
CLASS DURATION: 70 minutes: Check Registration Site for Availability

Private Riding Lessons will have 45 minutes of riding time, during which the student will learn how to communicate with horses using Natural Horsemanship riding styles. The rider will also be taught proper posture and steering techniques using English riding equipment. The remaining time of the lesson will be dedicated to learning about horse care, including learning how to properly tack up and untack the horse, the different methods for feeding and housing horses, as well as other general horse knowledge that will help set a solid foundation for their equine education. The lessons cost $85 per class and come in packages of 4 sessions.

NOTE: We will not be allowing parents to watch the weekday lessons due to COVID rules. We are trying to limit the amount of adults we have on our site and since we have other groups moving through the area we will not be allowing parents to watch. During the weekend lessons since the lessons are the only programming happening we can allow one parent to accompany the students. We ask that the parent sit at the table next to the cross ties for the grooming part of the lesson and then sit or stand at the archery deck for the lesson in the arena. Please do not bring any siblings to watch, as they tend to want to walk around and look at other animals. We cannot have anyone walking around without an instructor.

Private Archery Lessons

CLASS TUITION: Package of 4 lessons for $170 for 1-2 people (additional $60 per person for up to 4 people) 
CLASS TUITION: Package of 5 lessons for $212.50 for 1-2 people (additional $75 per person for up to 4 people)     
AGES: 6+
CLASS SIZE: 1 on 1 lesson with instructor or up to 4 people max
CLASS DURATION: 30 minute lesson  

Private Archery Lessons are great for all levels of archery, whether this is your first time, or you have done an archery class in the past. Our Private Lessons are a great opportunity for:

• Families to learn archery together
• A great birthday present
• A way for your social bubble to get outside for a safe activity.

Instruction is one on one, includes all the equipment, and fun educational teaching from our expert Sienna Ranch instructors.

*Note: Archery Lessons must be completed in the Session they are purchased.

Private Groundwork Lessons

CLASS TUITION: $340 for 4 Weeks
CLASS TUITION: $425 for 5 Weeks  
AGES: 6+ (No exceptions)
CLASS SIZE: 1 on 1 lesson
CLASS DURATION: 60 minutes: Check Registration Site for Availability

Calling all Horse Lovers! Our new ground work lessons use horse connection to help build your students confidence and connection with themselves and with horses in this one-on-one private horse experience. Students will learn the basics of how to interact with horses, groom, halter, and lead horses. Students will also learn about horse behavior and anatomy. Reading animals behavior helps us regulate our own behaviors and read behavior cues from others around us. This is a great introduction for first timers looking to transition into riding instruction as well as students seeking a deeper emotional connection to horses. Lindsay, our SEED class instructor is teaching these one-on-one lessons and you can find out more about her here.

NOTE: This is a private groundwork lesson only and does not include Riding. This is for one student at a time and it is a drop off lesson. We ask that any parents/guardians and other siblings wait in the parking lot for the duration of the lesson as they tend to want to go see the other animals.

Students in the program are:

• Able to listen to instruction from teacher in an outdoor environment
• Able to control the volume of their voice around a horse
• Gentle with our animal friends
• Able to calm their body around the horse when asked

Session 3A and 3B
CLASS TUITION: $200.00 for 5 weeks
GRADES: Ages 7-12 
CLASS SIZE: max 6 
CLASS DURATION: 2:15-3:45pm Once a week on Wednesdays 

Session 4
CLASS TUITION: $236.00 for 6 weeks
GRADES: Ages 7-12 
CLASS SIZE: max 6 
CLASS DURATION: 2:15-3:45pm Once a week on Wednesdays

Sienna Ranch SEED Social Groups are specifically designed for children with special needs who are looking for a unique opportunity to participate in age-appropriate activities, hands-on learning, animal interaction, hiking, group games and social reciprocity activities at our 21 acre Ranch in the hills of Lafayette. We always strive to find innovative, fun and effective ways to tie in all of our lessons to life on the Ranch. The Social Groups aim to leave all students with a positive association with each other, the Ranch, our animals and our environment.

NOTE ON AIDES:Sienna Ranch asks that if your student has a 1:1 behavioral aide that they attend together (extra support in this outdoor classroom sets students up for success!). We do not allow parent/guardians as aides.

NOTE:Masks are required at Sienna Ranch for anyone over the age of 2.

Animal Apprentice Program

Session 4  Apply Here
1 DAY CLASS TUITION: $325.00 for 6 weeks (April 17th- May 22nd)
AGES: 13-16 
CLASS SIZE: 8
CLASS DURATION: 10am-1pm Saturdays April 17th-May 22nd) with a minimum of 2 weeks onsite for summer camp (May 31-August 13)

Apprentices in this program complete six Saturday classes (April 17-May 22, 2021) that will combine hands-on practical animal care training as well as instruction in history, diets, enclosure setups, and care protocols for the animals we care for at Sienna Ranch including horses, goats, sheep, ducks, and chickens. After completing the 6 week training class, students will participate in a minimum of 2 weeks of onsite Apprenticeship for the Sienna Ranch Summer Camps (May 31-August 13, 2021).

Students will learn how to properly care for the variety of animals at the ranch by learning stall cleaning, nutrition, care, and behavior. Special focus will be on horse care including mucking, leading, grooming, and tacking

NOTE: Students must apply for the apprenticeship program. Apprentices from previous years do not need to apply and will be automatically given a spot. After completion of class and summer apprenticeship, students may be eligible for continuing in the 2021-2022 school year apprenticeship.

The Sienna Ranch Animal Care Apprenticeship Program is highly selective and an incredibly valuable learning experience. A strong commitment is required for this program. Apprentices will be required to attend all 6 classes and a minimum of 2 summer camp sessions. Participants will report to the Animal Care Manager (ACM). This program is an opportunity for teens to further grow their animal care knowledge, leadership skills, and gain valuable work experience as a part of a team.

TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION

Requirements for the Class:

• Must be able to attend all 6 Saturday classes (April 17-May 22) with a minimum of 2 weeks’ commitment onsite for summer camp (May 31-August 13)
• In Ages 13-16 as of Spring 2021
• Comfortable around farm animals, including horses, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and cats
• Patience for animals and children
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• An interest in learning new skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Program Goals:

• After completion of this program, Apprentices will know:
  • how to clean all of the animal stalls;
  • lead, groom, and tack our horses;
  • understand animal behavior and handling;
  • learn about animal training;
  • understand livestock animal nutrition and care;
  • learn how to safely and independently work around our animals.
• The goal of this program is to train Apprentices for Summer Camp. During Summer Camp, Apprentices will prepare horses for riding–including grooming, leading, tacking, and untacking–water riding areas, and assist the riding instructor in the arena. When not working directly with the horse camp, apprentices will have the opportunity to interact with other ranch animals and assist the Animal Care Manager with specialty projects.
• Apprentices are expected to arrive on time and be prepared to fully participate in the class. Participants must have the maturity and comfort level to work independently and in a team environment, be comfortable working around children and farm animals, and possess the ability to problem solve. Maintaining a positive attitude and the ability to be flexible is imperative in this position.
• Apprentices should understand that animal care happens regardless of the weather conditions, so they should be prepared to work in a variety of weather (rain, heat, mud, etc.).

Woodshop and Garden Exploration

Session 4
CLASS TUITION: $395.00 for 6 weeks Saturdays
GRADES: 1st-6th 
CLASS SIZE: max 8 
CLASS DURATION: 10am-1pm 1 day a week on Saturdays

Two fun activities in one session! The 6 week session will be divided time in both the woodshop building an individual project and time spent working on projects in the garden that contribute back to Sienna Ranch. Through hands-on garden work we will learn how to do seasonal garden care such as seeding, transplanting, harvesting, and building healthy soil. During the woodshop parts of the class the students will spend part of the time creating a project that will stay at Sienna Ranch and part of the time building a take home project. They will learn foundational carpentry skills and safe tool use with saws, hammers, and hand drills. No prior experience is necessary, and most projects can be scaled up for more experienced builders. The class is an age range of 1st-6th graders but students can individualize their projects depending on age and ability.

Students in this program are:

• Able to follow verbal directions in an outdoor environment as well as in a distracting and noisy woodshop setting
• Able to accept when projects don’t turn out exactly as imagined or mistakes are made
• Aware of their surroundings when using sharp tools
• Ready to be outside in all weather conditions and get dirty