Discover Outdoor Education at Miracle Ranch

Prepare to embark on a journey of Outdoor Education and personal growth at Miracle Ranch in Port Orchard, WA, this October. Miracle Ranch offers a unique opportunity to combine the beauty of God's creation with engaging learning environments. Located amidst the natural beauty of Port Orchard, WA, Miracle Ranch offers more than just outdoor activities. Our programs instill confidence, resilience, and a deeper appreciation for the environment. Participants leave with lifelong skills and memories of overcoming challenges in a supportive and encouraging environment.   

Our hands-on classes allow students to explore nature, communicate discoveries with their peers, practice problem-solving, and develop a caring mindset toward plants and animals. From wilderness survival skills to environmental science and team-building activities, our programs are crafted to foster leadership and personal development in a natural setting. We have a three-pronged approach to our outdoor education:

• Engaging Education - We want our classes to be informative, professional, and fun. We strive to provide educational experiences that allow students to walk away with a deeper understanding of the subject material while creating lifelong memories.  

• Intelligent Design - Outdoor Education provides many incredible examples of God's intelligent design of plants and animals.  Miracle Ranch enjoys connecting Biblical devotions to our educational classes.  

• Hands-On Application - Each class includes a time to discover and apply what students have learned with an activity to their lives. Student application allows knowledge gained during the lesson to be reinforced in a fun, interactive way while students try to see how this applies to their lives and stewardship.  

Miracle Ranch offers many different courses in outdoor education. Here are some examples of what a day might include:  

• Agricultural Animal Science: Students will understand purposes and uses, body parts, and simple caretaking practices for chickens, horses, goats, and other common agricultural animals.\  

• Chickens - care, uses, and parts of a chicken  

• Horses: history, care, and grooming  

• Goats, sheep, and pigs: common misconceptions and care  

• Wildlife Habits: Students will learn to identify different signs of animals, including tracks, scats, and habitat signs. Class components include:   

• Native and Non-native species  

• Invasive species  

• Wildlife and habitat signs  

• Animal encounters  

• Fire Building: Students will learn and practice multiple ways to set up a fire. Students will learn why we build fires and how to build fires. They will also learn fire safety practices.  

• Orienteering: Students will learn how to chart and identify their location on a map and use a compass to follow written directions. This class answers questions like:  

• What is Navigation?  

• How do I use a Compass and navigate a Map?  

• How do I use Cardinal Directions?    

There are many more course offerings at Miracle Ranch. Check out our helpful pdf with more information on our course offerings.    

Teamwork is essential to our outdoor education courses at Miracle Ranch. Teamwork lies at the heart of our outdoor education philosophy. Through dynamic team-building activities, participants learn to communicate effectively, collaborate under pressure, and support each other's strengths. Our workshops emphasize leadership development, conflict resolution strategies, and fostering a positive team culture. These skills are invaluable for both personal growth and professional success.    

At Miracle Ranch, Fall is finally here, and it brings an opportunity to immerse yourself in outdoor education like never before. Explore our programs, meet new friends, and challenge yourself in unexpected ways. Visit us at Miracle Ranch and embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and empowerment through outdoor education.