Dear Robin,

Our trip to El Dustberry was an amazing and overwhelming experience. Our kids marveled over the Chumash Indians' art project, loved your explanation of our human responsibly to preserve nature and the connection to the Jewish holiday of Tu B'shvat.

We also loved the direct interaction our students had with your very kind and special horses. Our kids got a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities and have a true sense of gratitude for what they have. Our students also left with a renewed sense of their responsibility to practice Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World, as we teach these values at our school.

As the school Rabbi, I am proud that our year-long Tzdakah (charity) collection will be donated directly to your outstanding organization. God bless you and all the employees of El Dustberry for the holy work you do.

B'Shalom,

Rabbi Liat Yardeni-Funk
Stephen S. Wise Elementary School

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"Learning and healing through horses and nature"

Outdoor Classroom Programs:

Custom-designed curriculum provide three dimensional, hands-on learning experiences. Choose a program that suits your classroom, child, group's needs, or let us create a customized one for you to enrich your curriculum!

Opportunities to increase appreciation of and respect for the deep connections among people, animals and the environment through:

  • Hands-on learning experiences in Nature's classroom.
  • Interaction with horses, including ground work and basic horsemanship skills.
  • Nature walks exploring the history and culture of the indigenous people of the Santa Monica Mountains
  • Multi-sensory and environmental arts and crafts activities, music and drama workshops that integrate with Outdoor Classroom themes.
  • We work closely with teachers, parents and all educators to customize and enrich curriculum
  • Our programs are custom designed to meet individuals or group needs
  • We offer programs in English and Spanish

The El Dustberry Experience - Grades 3-6

  • Interactions with horses & horses care
  • Nature walks exploring the history and culture of the indigenous people of the Santa Monica Mountains
  • Mult-sensory, environmental arts & crafts activities
  • Key principles discussed:
    • Treating others the way you want to be treated, sharing, tolerance, making a difference, appreciation and respect

Home School Programs

Cowboys and Cowboys! K-2
Focus on sharing, caring and "treating others the way you want to be treated" as we roam the range at El Dustberry ! Explore the life and culture of cowboys and cowgirls,including a unique art project,interaction with a horse,and a close look at the relationship of trust and respect between human and horse.

Life Skills Through Horses - Grades 6-12
Interactions with our horses help young people empower themselves by addressing self-esteem, respect for self and for others, sharing, tolerance, appreciation, teamwork, leadership skills and learning how to make smart choices.

Scout Merit Badge and Horsemanship Program
Earn your badge or simply enjoy, as we teach you all you ever needed to know about horses!

Parent and Child Workshops
Enriching relationships and learning while having fun.

Tea Parties:

Mother Daughter Cowgirl Tea Party

Father Child Cowboy Tea Party

Parent/children/family/friend Tea Parties!

Special Holiday Programs

Earth Day

Tu B'Shvat

Pesach

Mother's and Father's Day

Arbor Day

Easter

Flag Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

President's Day

Veteran's Day

Please call (818) 995-0277 for details.

The El Dustberry Birthday Experience
The El Dustberry Experience in honor of your loved one, a different way for all to celebrate your child's birthday!

Our Outdoor Classroom Programs are custom designed to enrich classroom curriculum and provide three-dimensional, hands-on learning experiences. We create programs to serve all grade levels and to fulfill any aspect of an individual's or a group's educational needs or curriculum. Program content is based on integrated and thematic teaching. Our nature hikes and outdoor activities provide a unique opportunity to reach goals through cooperation with others in a mutually supportive environment.