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! |