SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Renew offers a variety of special programs to help people in our community live more abundantly.

School Groups

By partnering with teachers and therapists from local schools, therapeutic riding lessons are available during the school day and incorporated as part of the class curriculum. To date, we have served Holland Christian Schools, Holland Public Schools, West Ottawa Public Schools, Zeeland Public Schools, Fennville Public Schools, Hamilton Community Schools, Spring Lake Public Schools, and the Ottawa Area Center.

Group Homes

Renew also offers programs to area group homes for adults to gain physical fitness, socialize, and learn new life skills. We maintain partnerships with homes such as Benjamin’s Hope Life Enrichment program, adults from Harbor House Ministries in Jenison, and other local group homes.

Group Outings

Renew welcomes school groups, group homes, and others to schedule a group outing or field trip to the farm. Groups are invited to join us for an interactive learning experience where various ground activities with the horses, like grooming and leading, will aid in learning and building upon communication skills, leadership skills, team building, and more.

Day Camps

We will be offering Equine Assisted Learning opportunities and Hoofbeats of Hope, and hosting speech camps on a select number of dates during 2023. Each camp is tailored to meet the needs of the specific campers while introducing and expanding knowledge of horsemanship.

Renew Reading Wranglers

Participants ages 6+ will spend time reading to a horse and go on a guided story walk around the farm to help young readers build confidence, improve fluency, and foster a love of reading. Registration is limited to eight participants per date and is filled on a first come, first serve basis. The cost is $5 per date. Unfortunately, there are no refunds for dates you’ve registered for and are unable to attend. Readers should be able to enjoy a book independently in order to be eligible for the program. Funding for Renew Reading Wranglers is generously provided by the Holland Junior Welfare League, and the program is supported by Herrick District Library.

PATH Intl. Continued Education

Renew will be hosting a CTRI Prep Course on May 8-10, 2023. Click here for more information and instructions on how to register.

Next Steps

If you would like more information on any of these program offerings, please reach out to Shaina at programs@renewtrc.org. Shaina can answer any of your questions, set up a tour, and plug you into the schedule.