Registration for The Ranch Life 101 Program for Summer 2025 is now open!

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Registration for Ranch Life 101 Summer 2025 is now open!

Special Notice

Berkshire HorseWorks will offer free tuition for one week of Ranch Life 101 Summer program for 22 children from Becket, Cummington, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington, Windsor, Adams, Cheshire, and Savoy, thanks to grants from Berkshire Taconic Foundation


Update: As of 3/25/25, All scholarship positions have now been filled. If you are interested in a scholarship position please click the Free Tuition Waitlist button to learn more. We will inform you if a spot opens up! 

 

If you are interested in attending Ranch Life 101 without scholarship assistance please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to sign up

Free Tuition Waitlist

What is Ranch Life 101?

Ranch Life 101, co-facilitated by early education specialist Chris Ciepiela and Eagala advanced certified equine specialist and Berkshire Horse Works founder/Executive Director Hayley Sumner, is an authentic ranch adventure that provides a platform in nature for life skill development as children engage in developmentally appropriate experiences. Through the powerful interaction with horses in both ground-based and mounted activities, participants will 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, 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, building trust, developing confidence, and cultivating responsibility, mentor/mentee skills and respect will all be explored. Structured for all ages and abilities, Ranch Life 101 is a unique opportunity to learn and play side by side with the beautiful therapy herd of horses and donkeys.

Ranch Life Summer 2025 Information

Program Dates

• Week 1- Monday, June 30th-Thursday July 3rd
• Week 2- Monday, July 7th-Thursday, July 10th
• Week 3- Monday, July 14th-Thursday, July 17th
• Week 4- Monday, July 21st-Thursday, July 24th
• Week 5- Monday, July 28th-Thursday, July 31st
• Week 6- Monday, August 4th-Thursday, August 7th 

Program Hours

Ranch Life 101 will run Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

 

(Each day includes different activities and extensive refreshments!)  

Age Range

Ranch Life 101 Summer Program is for ages 5-12

Tuition

 • Daily Rate $395
• Weekly Rate: $1,050 (savings of $530)
• Two-Week Discount: $1,800 (savings of $300)
• Three-Week Discount: $2,400 (savings of $900)
• Book all 6 weeks, valued at $6,300, for $4,800 (savings of $1,500)

     

**EACH FULL TUITION PAID ENABLES A SPONSORSHIP FOR AN AT-RISK YOUTH**    

SLIDING SCALES AND SIBLING DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 

What's New?

This year, BHW made a few changes to make transportation easier and provide 90 more minutes of fun!

 Prices will stay the same, but the program will kick off a little earlier and the hours have been extended to 3:30pm. BHW will provide snacks and drinks throughout the day, but a 45-minute lunch break has been added, so pack a lunch! Additionally, BHW will integrate other specialists, including mindfulness coaches, naturalists, artists, and musicians! 

Contact Us

Fill out the contact form below, email info@berkshirehorseworks.com, or call (413) 698-3700 to begin registration!

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  • Our Herd
  • Corporate Team Building
  • Trail Rides
  • Ranch Experiences
  • Youth Programs
  • *Ranch Life 101*
  • Media
  • Donate
  • Contact

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