Programs offered at Acres of Hope
Our programs are open to all children, ages 12-19. On occasion, based on need, age exceptions are considered. The only other "requirement" is that the child wants to come. Acres of Hope understands that every child deals with his or her own set of unique challenges. Session leaders work hard to adapt sessions to meet the individual needs of each child. To get started in any program please fill out the information form below. A member of our team will reach out to answer any questions you might have and help you get started on the next steps. Thanks to generous contributions from community partners, sessions are at no cost to the families. Our heart is to minimize obstacles and freely welcome any youth who desire to participate in our programs
We strive to serve every youth, but as a mentorship program—not a clinical or therapeutic setting—there are some youth whose needs exceed what our facilities, staffing, and training can safely support. Examples may include youth with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), a history of animal abuse, schizophrenia, those requiring two-adult support, or those who need side-walkers while riding. These limitations reflect our commitment to safely serving youth within the scope of what our team is trained and equipped to provide, not a lack of desire to serve these populations.
Our Programs
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Program Goals:
To provide monthly support to youth. This is a program you will immediately have access to once you fill out the Registration form.How do we get started?
Be on the lookout for monthly emails with the calendar link! Just sign up for a time slot.Activities:
We start each monthly session with some barn chores. Then we do an activity of the youth’s choosing. This could include horse grooming, art, games, cat snuggles and more!Parent Expectations:
Stay Onsite! You may watch the session if you want, but this time is created for youth to connect with a mentor 1-on-1.Horse Involvement:
Minimal - some grooming and interacting opportunities. NO riding.Time commitment:
These sessions are once a month, scheduled on a first-come-first-serve basis. These sessions are an hour long. -
Program Goals:
To grow in responsibility and provide discipleship and fellowship. This is a program you will immediately have access to once you fill out the Registration form.How do we get started?
Be on the lookout for an invitation email. If you haven’t heard anything, or lost your email, feel free to reach out to our team.Activities:
We start with some barn chores, then we do discipleship time. After that we usually do a fun activity or play a game!Parent Expectations:
Feel Free to Drop your youth off!Horse Involvement:
Minimal - some grooming and interacting opportunities. NO riding.Time commitment:
Every week for two hours in the evening. -
Program Goals:
To provide consistent mentorship.How do we get started?
We will reach out when we have openings to get you on the calendar.Activities:
Session activities include but are not limited to: Horse activities, horse riding, art, games, cat snuggles, and more!Parent Expectations:
Stay Onsite! You may watch the session if you want, but this time is created for youth to connect with a mentor 1-on-1.Horse Involvement:
Maximum Horse interactions. Groundwork, grooming and riding are all offered.Time commitment:
Scheduled at the beginning of the year, your youth’s session will be at the same time each week. These sessions are an hour long. -
Program Goals:
To provide an opportunity to grow in peer relationships alongside a consistent mentor. Groups usually consistent of two youth.How do we get started?
We will reach out when we have openings to get you on the calendar.Activities:
Session activities include but are not limited to: Horse activities, horse riding, art, games, cat snuggles, and more!Parent Expectations:
Stay OnsiteHorse Involvement:
Maximum Horse interactions. Groundwork, grooming and riding are all offered.Time commitment:
Scheduled at the beginning of the year, your youth’s session will be at the same time each week. These sessions are an hour long. -
Program Goals:
To learn archery skills and develop relationships with peers.How do we get started?
We start new archery cohorts in the fall and will reach out to you, be sure to let us know that you are interested!Activities:
Learning archery skills, and time spent in fellowshipParent Expectations:
Feel free to stay on site or drop your youth off!Horse Involvement:
None OfferedTime commitment:
Every week for an hour and a half. -
Program Goals:
To support parents and guardians of youth in our Weekly Session Program.How do we get started?
Parent Support is offered to guardians of youth in our Weekly Session Program. A member of our Parent Support team will greet you!Activities:
Sitting with a cup of coffee, walking the property, and lots of time to talk and connect.Parent Expectations:
It is never a requirement that you connect with a parent mentor. But they would love to sit and have a cup of coffee with you, and hear how they can walk alongside you.Horse Involvement:
None OfferedTime commitment:
Scheduled at the beginning of the year, we offer Parent Support during your child’s sessions. These sessions are an hour long.
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If you’d like to chat with our Program Staff, you can connect with them at (971) 318 - 4288