Golden Heart Ranch Days is an inclusive, alternative-style day program designed for individuals with disabilities who are ready to grow, connect, and thrive. Centered around real-life experiences and hands-on learning, this unique program empowers participants to build independence, confidence, and lasting friendships in a supportive and uplifting environment.

Mondays are spent at Golden Heart Ranch, where Ranchers enjoy a variety of engaging activities designed to build independence, social connections, healthy living, and vocational skills in a fun and supportive environment. Activities may include gardening, animal care, fitness, cooking, arts and crafts, sensory experiences, team-building games, and classes led by community specialists.

New for Fall 2026: A small group of Ranchers will participate in a weekly grocery shopping trip each Monday morning, purchasing ingredients for lunches and cooking activities throughout the week. Additional small-group community outings may include visits to local grocery stores, garden centers, feed stores, and other vocational and life skills destinations.

Ranchers who are not yet community-ready, or who prefer to remain on-site, will continue to enjoy a full day of enriching activities at the Ranch. There is no requirement to participate in community outings, and meaningful programming will be available on-site throughout the day.

Monday afternoons feature communication-focused programming led by our Communication Specialist, Pearl. Ranchers will participate in both group communication activities and individualized 1:1 breakout sessions focused on spelling, communication, and building confidence with expressive and receptive language skills.

Single Day Registration. AM & PM Bus.

Tuesdays combine the best of community experiences and Ranch-based programming. Each week, a rotating group of Ranchers will attend a community-based music class at Music Matterz, while the remaining Ranchers stay on-site to participate in a variety of Ranch activities including animal care, gardening, cooking, fitness, and other life skills programming.

In the afternoon, the entire group returns to the Ranch for yoga with our certified yoga instructor, Kym, promoting mindfulness, flexibility, strength, and overall wellness. Following yoga, Communication Specialist Pearl leads both group communication activities and individualized 1:1 breakout sessions focused on spelling, communication, and language development.

Ranchers will rotate through the Music Matterz program throughout the session and may not attend the community music class every week, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate while also benefiting from meaningful programming at the Ranch.

Full Month Commitment. AM & PM Bus

November Lunch Menus:

11.3.26: Mediterranean Sandwiches

11.10.26: Sweet Potato Tostadas & Street Corn

11.17.26: Chicken Cheesesteaks

Outing to a high-quality destination/activity in greater Los Angeles. Ranchers weigh in on group visits to Museums, Amusement Parks, Movies, Theater Matinees, Beaches, Nature Preserves, Cultural Festivals, Music Venues, sports Games, Unique Experiences, Historical Sites, and other destinations that most interest them.

Single Day Registration.  Picnic Lunch unless otherwise noted

November 2026

11.4.26: Join us for a fun-filled day at SOAR Over Ventura Campground! Enjoy bouncing on the giant pillow, tie-dyeing, and exploring nature on a scenic walk. Picnic Lunch: Charcuteri

11.11.26: Enjoy a special private movie screening of The Cat in the Hat with our own private theater experience and popcorn included! Picnic Lunch: Sandwiches

11.18.26: Step back in time for an exciting live-action Midieval Times show featuring knights, horses, jousting, and thrilling battles! Cheer on your favorite knight while enjoying a memorable experience fit for royalty. Lunch at Midieval Times.

Thursdays offer two unique community-based experiences, with Ranchers rotating weekly between each opportunity.

One group begins the morning at Zooz Fitness, participating in an inclusive community fitness class before returning to the Ranch for lunch and an afternoon of Ranch activities such as gardening, animal care, cooking, and vocational skill development.

The second group spends the morning participating in Ranch activities before heading into the community in the afternoon for an art class at Art Trek. These creative classes encourage self-expression while building fine motor skills, confidence, and social connections in an inclusive community setting.

By rotating between Zooz Fitness and Art Trek, every Rancher has the opportunity to experience both community partnerships while continuing to enjoy the diverse programming offered at Golden Heart Ranch.

Full Month Commitment. AM Bus Only

November Lunch Menus:

11.5.26: Grilled Chicken & Greek Salad

11.12.26: Paninis

11.19.26: Spaghetti & Meatballs

Monthly in-depth focus that may happen at the Ranch or offsite. Theme Days facilitate month-long exposure to paticipatnchosen interestes like Nature, California History, Sports, Art, Volunteerisn, Amilas, Culture, Space, and many others. Theme Days all us to explore participant interests in a deep way with facilitated community visits and important content by Specialists at the Ranch. Single Day Registration.

November 2026:

Giving Back! Ranchers will give back to our community through meaningful acts of kindness, including making blankets for My Stuff Bags and collecting donations for Manna Food Pantry. We’ll also take time to recognize and celebrate the volunteers and community supporters who make Golden Heart Ranch so special!

11.6.26: Chili & Cornbread

11.13.26: Gnocci Carprese Salad, Grilled Chicken

11.20.26: Chicken Quesadillas