Sunrise Community Farm Center is dedicated to fostering a deeper connection between children, nature, and sustainable farming practices. Offering hands-on experiences with farm animals, gardening, and outdoor activities, the center provides educational opportunities that teach children valuable life skills, responsibility, and teamwork. The farm features a variety of animals such as chickens, goats, pigs, and horses, allowing kids to engage in animal care and horsemanship. In addition to farm activities, the center promotes creativity through art, music, and cooking, encouraging children to explore their imaginations. With a focus on learning through doing, Sunrise Community Farm Center is a place where children develop confidence, build relationships, and experience the beauty of the natural world.

Birthday parties
Sunrise Community Farm Center offers two exciting birthday party options: the Farm Birthday Party (ages 3-10), featuring activities like gardening, feeding chickens and rabbits, learning to communicate with horses, and horse/pony rides, followed by private celebration time in the pavilion or barn; and the Horse Lesson Party (ages 7-12), which includes a group horse lesson, grooming, riding exercises, and learning to ride independently. Both provide a fun, memorable experience for children to connect with animals and nature.
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Classes
Sunrise Community Farm Center offers a variety of Horse Lessons for all ages and experience levels. Little Rascals Classes (ages 3-6) are parent/child sessions that focus on building a strong, trusting partnership with horses through grooming, leading, and pony rides. Beginner Lessons (ages 6+) are available on weekends and weekdays, starting with horse bonding and care, followed by riding fundamentals in both Western and English saddles. Students will work on seat balance, steering, and voice commands while progressing to trot and canter. For more experienced riders, Intermediate and Advanced Lessons are available by instructor evaluation. Lessons are designed to instill a love of horses and foundational skills for future riding pursuits.
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Camps
Sunrise Community Farm Center Summer Camp offers a unique and enriching experience where children learn valuable life skills while connecting with nature and building lasting friendships. Modeled after a traditional family farm, campers gain hands-on experience with farm animals like chickens, pigs, goats, and horses, learning about animal care and building relationships with these gentle creatures. Activities include gardening, farm-to-table cooking, creative arts, hiking, wilderness exploration, and water play. Horsemanship is a key part of the program, with every camper having the opportunity to ride and care for horses. This camp provides an unforgettable, fun-filled adventure where kids grow, learn, and connect with the natural world.
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