ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FARM FIELD TRIPS
Welcome to Bit of Hope Ranch…Gaston County’s outdoor equine therapy and education center. We offer private field trips for your school groups to offer them hands on learning about a variety of topics. Afterwards, your group can STAY and PLAY on the natural waterfront playground and jump on the 50’ long Kangaroo Jump Pillow.
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Checks can be made out to:
Bit of Hope Ranch Inc. 5001 CR Wood Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28056
FIELD TRIP OPTIONS
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COWBOY LOGIC SERIES
The Ranch offers 2 main programs for K-5 classes. The original Cowboy Logic Series offers 4 learning stations that center around how Cowboy’s used their knowledge of heat, energy, soil/water and animal management. Each 25 minute station has a short lesson, followed by hands on activities.
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FUN FARM DAY
The Ranch’s Farm Fun Day Programs offer ample discovery opportunities for your students. These four stations include: 1. Horse education station. 2. The Barnyard Petting station. 3. Challenge Course. 4. Campfire popcorn.
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LEADERSHIP U PROGRAM
This program is designed for mid-high schoolers who want to learn leadership skills from our "mustangs". Stations include horse care, herd dynamics and the low ropes leadership course. Download the flier HERE.
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HERDMANSHIP COLLEGE AND CAREER
This program is designed for middle/high/college students who want to explore how to use horses in a therapeutic setting. Download the flier HERE.
The Picnic and Play includes picnic time, Gaga Ball and The Kangaroo Jumper! Note that most students will want extra water after lunch.
COST: $325 for up to 15 children, $10/additional child
