A Place Where Kids Learn Through Connection—with Animals, Nature, and Themselves. At Buckeye Ridge Rescue & Retreat, our after-school program goes beyond homework help or screen time.
We offer an immersive, nature-based experience designed to inspire curiosity, responsibility, and emotional growth—by pairing children with rescued animals, creative projects, and real farm life.
Whether your child needs extra support, a safe place to unwind, or an opportunity to build confidence and compassion, we’ve created a program that welcomes every kind of learner—especially those who thrive outside the box.
What Makes This Program Different?
our program is rooted in
• Hands-on animal interaction with dogs, goats, mini horses, chickens, and more
• Creative learning through nature-based art, gardening, and storytelling
• Emotional intelligence building, teamwork, and sensory support
• Real-life responsibility in a safe, encouraging environment
Each day offers structure with flexibility, routine with freedom, and guidance without pressure.
Ideal For:
• Neurodivergent kids who thrive with movement, animals, or outdoor learning
• Students needing a calm and creative space after a long school day
• Kids building social skills, confidence, or responsibility
• Families looking for a values-based alternative to traditional after-school care
Schedule:
3:30 PM – Arrival, snack time, and outdoor transition walk
4:00 PM – Animal care rotation (feeding, grooming, barn tasks, enrichment games)
4:30 PM – Nature-based learning activity (art, journaling, planting, or animal-assisted reading time)
5:15 PM – Mindfulness moment: yoga, story circle, or quiet time with animals
5:45 PM – Wrap-up, reflection, and optional take-home project or journal entry
6:00 PM – Pick-up
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JOIN OUR MISSION TO HEAL, RESTORE, AND UPLIFT, GET STORIES, EVENTS, AND LEARN ABOUT WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CAUSE.
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Luxury stays that nourish the soul. every visit supports something greater.
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Rescue & Retreat
Luxury stays that A NONPROFIT SANCTUARY FOR HEALING THROUGH NATURE, CONNECTION, AND CARE
A NONPROFIT SANCTUARY FOR HEALING THROUGH NATURE, CONNECTION, AND CARE.
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Luxury stays that nourish the soul. every visit supports something greater.