School Trips
CLASS TRIPS & OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Partnering with schools to develop programs designed to grow and challenge students and to help achieve your school’s learning objectives.
A Trip to Remember
Circle Square Ranch is your partner in designing a memorable school trip that will challenge and interest your students and help achieve your learning objectives.
With years of experience, hosting hundreds of local schools, Circle Square Ranch can provide a fun day away from the classroom in our beautiful 135-acre site, just a short drive away.
Our experienced and enthusiastic staff love guiding students from elementary through high school in a variety of activities that will inspire curiosity about nature and the local environment, practice team building skills, and pursue physical challenges. Choose one of our custom packages to best suit the needs of your class and watch as they discover new interests and learn new skills.
School Trip Packages at Circle Square Ranch
Package Rate: $32.00 per student (+HST)
Each program runs from 9:30am-2:30pm and includes the use of a covered picnic area.
The Ranch can also provide a BBQ lunch for an additional $10/person (+HST). This includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, vegetable tray, dessert, juice and water.
There is no charge for teachers and chaperones, except if lunch is included. Chaperones are not included in the activity numbers.
Each package is adapted to suit the age group. Larger groups will be split into groups of 10 to rotate through the different activities.
All activities are managed in compliance with mandated safety standards and all necessary safety equipment is provided.
If a package does not meet your needs – let us know at [email protected], and we can help you create a custom package.
We also offer overnight school trips – contact us at [email protected], for information and rates.
- Team Building Challenge
- Specially trained program facilitators lead participants in fun and engaging activities that serve as steppingstones to improved communication, problem solving skills and community development.
- Initiative Course
- Engage in an experiential learning obstacle course that encourages participants to develop team unity, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Climbing Tower
- Enjoy climbing our 30’ tower, featuring both rock climbing and a cargo net. Participants will be able to challenge themselves with our beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbing walls.
- Outdoor Education: Nature Hike or Fire Building
- Nature Hike: Learn about the local plants and wildlife while fostering a respect for nature and our shared environment through our hands-on guided nature hike.
- Fire Building: Acquire the basic skills of wilderness survival by learning to safely and effectively use natural materials to build a fire.
- Outdoor Education: Nature Hike or Fire Building
- Nature Hike: Learn about the local plants and wildlife while fostering a respect for nature and our shared environment through our hands-on guided nature hike.
- Fire Building: Acquire the basic skills of wilderness survival by learning to safely and effectively use natural materials to build a fire.
- Team Building Challenge
- Specially trained program facilitators lead participants in fun and engaging activities that serve as steppingstones to improved communication, problem solving skills and community development.
- Horse Science
- Trained staff will teach the basics of horse anatomy, horse behavior, and how to properly care for a horse in this interactive educational activity.
- Initiative Course
- Engage in an experiential learning obstacle course that encourages participants to develop team unity, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Climbing Tower
- Enjoy climbing our 30’ tower, featuring both rock climbing and a cargo net. Participants will be able to challenge themselves with our beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbing walls.
- Archery
- In this fun-filled recreational activity, participants will learn basic shooting techniques in a safe environment.
- Initiative Course
- Engage in an experiential learning obstacle course that encourages participants to develop team unity, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Team Building Challenge
- Specially trained program facilitators lead participants in fun and engaging activities that serve as steppingstones to improved communication, problem solving skills and community development.
*Please note that riders must meet minimum age, height, and weight requirements. Best suited to groups of less than 30.
- Horse Science
- Trained staff will teach the basics of horse anatomy, horse behavior, and how to properly care for a horse in this interactive educational activity.
- Horseback Riding Lesson -or- Arena / Trail Rides
- Horseback Riding Lesson
Participants will receive beginner-level horseback riding instructions. While controlling their horse at a walk, riders will practice stopping, turning, reversing, and circling. - Arena / Trail Rides
Children up to grade 5 will be taken on a guided pony ride in this introductory riding experience. Older students will participate in a trail ride.
- Horseback Riding Lesson
- Archery
- Groups will rotate through horse activities and while waiting their turn, students can learn basic shooting techniques in a safe, supervised environment at the nearby archery field.
Many activities meet requirements in physical education, geography, social science, science and history.
Meeting Requirementsof Ontario School Curriculum
We work with you to design an interactive, alternative learning experience that meets your group’s needs.
Engaging & Rewardingfor Educators & Students!
Students will learn to lead their peers and work as a team through a variety of outdoor events and activities.
Work as TeamLearn to Lead
Students will grow as they navigate unfamiliar scenarios using new-found problem solving and communication skills.
Developing ConfidenceNavigating new Scenarios
Our unique programs cultivate a sense of wonder and hope, while focusing on personal skill development.
Unique ProgramsCultivate Wonder & Hope