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PIE IL – Thursday & Friday, Days 3 & 4

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Wow, is it the end of the week already? Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! We’re having a blast so far at the ranch! Yesterday we spent time with our squads and cycled through different stations to experience a handful of new things. Today we got some community service hours while helping out around the ranch (and we even did a little creative writing!). So far things are off to a terrific start!

Here we are horsin’ around at the barn!

At the ranch we take a break from blogging over the weekend so that we can put all of our energy into having fun! Check back on Monday to see what we get up to! We will be sleeping in, riding the horses, and going on a hike. Get ready for some awesome pictures!

PIE IL – Wednesday, Day 2

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Wednesday was a busy day! It started with a delicious hot breakfast! Then we got together with our small groups and did some rotations; We started our academics, got to know each other by playing games and visited the barn! At the barn we met all the horses and small animals (alpacas, llamas and goats!)

This afternoon we are hoping to have some photo updates, so make sure to check back!

Pathways In Education, Illinois; Tuesday, Day 1

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We made it! Everyone arrived safe and sound at the ranch tonight. We went over some rules and expectations with the program facilitator and got to meet all of the awesome RAs that will be guiding us through our activities while we are here at the ranch. We are looking forward to the fun activities in store for us tomorrow! Check back here throughout our trip to see some pictures and read some posts about what we get up to.

OFL Santa Clarita Valley Ventura: Monday, Day 7

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We had a great start to the week today. The weather was awesome and we got to get outside and soak up the sun! Some of us even ventured down to the volleyball and basketball courts for a little friendly competition.

Here is what one student had to say about today:

This morning after breakfast we did check-ins. We then did an activity where we all got to anonymously show gratitude and appreciation to everyone. After a delicious lunch, we did work projects. We then did skits about what we learned. Then a dinner of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and veggies. (P.S. Hi Mom!) — Isabella Dobin

OFL Santa Clarita Valley Ventura – No Weekend Updates

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Just a note, we don’t blog over the weekends here at the Ranch, but make sure to check back Monday afternoon for a few updates and photos from Saturday and Sunday. Over the weekend, the students get to sleep in and take a break from the academics. Some students will have a chance to horseback ride and everyone will get to go on a hike on Sunday afternoon!

OFL Santa Clarita Valley Ventura – Thursday, Day 3

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Thursday was another beautiful day at the Ranch! It started to warm up and melt some of the snow we had earlier in the week. Here are some highlights!









At the barn on Thursday the students had a chance to work directly with the horses, including learning how to brush and tack a horse!






Here is what one student had to say about Thursday:

Me and my squad are always on the move, getting things done, having a great time, and making each other laugh. We went down to the barn today to feed the horses in the morning. I made a horse sound with my mouth and the horse responded. I think I’m a horse whisperer. — Marcus Chavez