Connolly Ranch Field Trips
We are fully booked for the rest of the 2023-2024 School Year.
Please check back in May for details about the 2024-2025 School Year!
Connolly Ranch’s field trip programs were developed within our discovery-based curriculum, which focuses on cultivating students’ 21st Century Learning Skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication) in an outdoor environment.
We offer engaging, hands-on, farm-based educational experiences designed to meet California state standards from preschool through high school.
A field trip to Connolly Ranch allows teachers to give their students a unique experience that aligns with their educational goals. Our discovery and collaboration based approach works to evoke children’s curiosity and imagination.
The lesson plans also allow for teachers to bring the experience back to the classroom and build upon it.
Benefits Of Connolly Ranch Field Trips
Lessons cater to seasons, age range, and different sectors of the ranch
Objectives tie to the 4 C’s of 21st Century Learning Skills (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity)
Activities align with Next Generation Science Standards
Opportunities allow kids to be In - With and For Nature
Seasonal Field Trip Highlights
Fall - September 5th through November 17th
It’s harvest time in our edible garden! You’ll taste a variety of veggies - apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more!
Winter - November 27th through March 15th
Best months for amphibian and mushroom identification and exploration, and also see and harvest winter vegetables.
Spring - March 18th through June 7th
Come see the Ranch bloom into Spring! Pollinators are busy working and buzzing around throughout the garden, so sample some edible flowers and try some nectar!
Program Details:
Our field trips take place Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and include lessons, activities, and time for outdoor free play; lunch and snack can be scheduled into your trip as well.
Field trips are priced on a sliding scale from $10 - $25 per student which covers part of the cost for this program. Connolly Ranch raises additional funds to subsidize this program so that all schools and students have access to our field trip experiences.
Pricing Structure
Pricing - Fall/Winter rates - Field Trip Dates August through March 15th!
Title 1 or 70% FRL* - $10 a Student
Public - $15 a Student
Independent - $20 a Student
*If 70% of the students are on scholarships you can also receive the $10 pricing
Pricing - Spring Rates - Field Trip Dates March 18th till the end of June!
Title 1 or 70% FRL* - $15 a Student
Public - $20 a Student
Independent - $25 a Student
*If 70% of the students are on scholarships you can also receive the $15 pricing
Payment
Once your date is confirmed, you will receive an invoice.
The total balance is due upon arrival via check or cash.
To be added to our teacher database or if you have any other questions or concerns please contact 707-224-1894 or amy@connollyranch.org
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
Annette & Doug Shafer
Beckstoffer Vineyards
Consign & Design
Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County
Ford Family Fund
Hayes Family
JAM Cellars
Kelly Family Vineyards
Marion Family
Meredith Levy Fine Jewelry
Napa Land Trust
Napa Valley Community Foundation
Tatjana Grgich Family Foundation