Now booking for Fall 2025 and beyond!

At DHR, we offer interactive field trips for school groups, home school groups, day care centers, preschools, church groups, clubs and more! We are eager to custom design your experience to fit your goals. For $10 per attendee*, we offer a fun and educational day filled with hands-on activities and opportunities to connect with nature, animals, and our mission. *Teachers attend at no-charge.

Our field trips are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, and run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing students to fully immerse themselves in our activities while still leaving plenty of time to return to school. During the visit, students rotate through three of the listed activities, providing variety and opportunities for exploration. Groups can take a break for lunch, either in our indoor facilities or at our outdoor picnic areas, depending on the weather.

We typically host groups up to 60 students. Program offerings are best for Pre-K through 5th grade and special education classes of any age. For Life Skills and Transition students in a High School setting, we especially love to offer a vocational spin on the field trip, allowing students to take part in some of the job skills training the Ranch offers in each area.

We require the school to manage collection of their own permission slips and that teachers supervise their students throughout the visit. This helps ensure that everyone stays safe and enjoys their time with us!

Activities to Choose From :

Barnyard

Visit and learn about the animals that call Down Home Ranch home. You’ll meet animals including horses, mini ponies, chickens, goats and Longhorns around the Ranch.

Greenhouse

Get your hands dirty in the greenhouse! Each student will get to plant their own succulent and take it home.

Fishing

Enjoy our catch-and-release fishing pond, fully stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill. Who will be crowned the top angler of your group?

Nature Hike

Explore DHR’s hiking trails while learning about the nature around us! You’ll be guided on an adventure to learn more about the Ranch’s flora and fauna.

Craft Activity

Join our Enterprise team for a craft!

S’mores at the Fire Pit

Make delicious s’mores at DHR’s very own fire pit

Sports & Games

Utilize our accessible, indoor gym or an outdoor area for an organized sports activity – possibilities include archery, disc golf, yoga, basketball or more! We work to get your group moovin’ and groovin’! Special requests are welcomed!

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To Plan Your Trip, Please Fill Out the Interest Form Below:

– Step 1 of 2

Name of Organization *

Name of Contact *

Phone *

Email *

Field Trip Date – First Choice *

Please note that field trips are available Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10am-1pm.

Field Trip Date – Second Choice *

Field Trip Date – Third Choice

Number of students attending (estimated) *

Number of staff attending (estimated) *

Please note that teachers/staff attend at no charge, but we must plan for them to be included in activities

Number of parents attending (estimated) *

How do you plan on paying for the field trip? *

• Need an invoice sent to me before the event so our school/org can cut a check
• Pay by credit card before the field trip
• Pay onsite using cash/check/credit card

Note that parents can pay onsite on day of field trip.

Will you need a spot for lunch *

• Yes
• No

If so, would you like to be indoors our outdoors?

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Please list your top 4 desired activities from most to least interested *

The standard field trip time frame is 10am-1pm, including a lunch period for your group. We can host 2-3 activities during each field trip. The exact schedule will be dependent on DHR’s staff availability and any restrictions that may be present (burn bans, etc).

Is there anything else we should know about your group? (limitations, mobility issues, etc.)

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