
Meet The Herd

After-School Program
About the Program
Our after-school program at The Giggling Life Care Farm is a hands-on, outdoor experience where children of all ages work together to complete daily farm tasks while learning essential life skills. Through caring for animals like miniature donkeys, goats, horses, rabbits, and more, kids build confidence, responsibility, and empathy in a fun and nurturing environment.
Every session includes powerful lessons in gratitude, self-belief, and the importance of a positive mindset. Children learn teamwork, communication, independence, and respect—all while enjoying the beauty of nature and the joy of connecting with animals.
All activities take place outside in the pasture, where kids can heal, grow, and thrive through agricultural and animal-based experiences. It's a truly transformative and rewarding program that kids look forward to every week!
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Activities IncludeMeet and greet with the animals Farm manners Learn proper interaction skills with the animals How to properly feed all animals How to clean their stalls How to groom each animal How to exercise the animals Watering the animals and plants Relationship building with the animals Trust exercises with the animals Children will learn anatomy of each animal, breeds, etc. Coaching exercises with animals on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, trust, patience, and much more! Equine Spa Day
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BenefitsHow to overcome challenges Trust Relationship skills Discipline Work ethic Confidence Listening skills Joy Build Independence Happiness Calming Motivating Rewarding Important life skills. Teaches patience. Reduces stress and anxiety.