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California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
California Meeting Facilities, Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers at Wonder Valley offers California Meeting Facilities and California Conference Centers near Fresno California and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Wonder Valley's Location is Perfect for Outdoor Education
 
Up close and personal: Our Outdoor Education programs such as "Animal Science" offer students the opportunity to learn "hands-on" in a friendly atmosphere surrounded by the natural beauty of Wonder Valley.

Physical/Earth Sciences Outdoor Education Program

The following is a brief description of the types of classes offered in our Physical/Earth Sciences Outdoor Education Program. These classes can be modified to accommodate most grade levels. They were designed to meet the criteria set forth in the California State Science framework. Each class can stand independently; therefore, sequential teaching is not necessary.

Rocketry:
Students will learn concepts of force, momentum, gravity, and vectors (i.e. Newton’s laws). The students will explore speed and velocity. Hands-on class project will be making rockets with 2 liter bottles. These rockets will be launched using compressed air and water. Students will also learn triangulation, which will enable the students to measure the height of the flight of their rockets.

Animal Science:
Domesticated farm animals provide the students with the opportunity to experience hands-on learning in the physiology, behavior, care, feeding, usage and adaptations of the animals. Students are encouraged to participate in the care and feeding of the class animals.

Geology Rocks:  Learning the three basic rocks and how they are formed is just the beginning of this class.  The students will also explore the world of geology, geomorphology and petrology as they inspect and learn about rocks in our seasonal creek bed.  This class will teach the students that Geology is more than just another science; it is the foundation of the earth.

Living Things:
Students will acquire knowledge of the differences and the similarities of many different animals through hands-on exploration of skeletons, skulls and other visual aids. Students will learn to identify Predator and the Prey.

Indian Culture:
Sounds of Native American flutes and drum rhythms of Mother Earth and Father Sky invite students in to experience the rich history of the Sierra Nevada tribal communities. Hands-on-learning teaches students the different aspects of the various local Indian communities.

Nature Crafts:
Students learn the history of various craft projects. This knowledge will be used to make a keepsake of their lesson; whether it’s t-shirt tie-dying, candle making, yarn spinning or a variety of other old-fashioned art projects.

Orienteering:  Can you find true north?  Do you know what a topographical map is and, if so, do you know how to use it?  After this course students will be able to answer “yes” to all of these questions.  They will learn to use a compass and map to navigate a predetermined course with ease.

Sequoia National Park:
The Kings Canyon / Sequoia National Parks and Visitor Center are the highlight of this Outdoor Education experience. Students will see the oldest living things in the world: the Giant Sequoias. A lecture on the history of this National Park and the environment is accompanied by a slide show presentation given by park rangers. Hikes through the forest reinforce what students have learned in class about ecosystems and habitats. Lunch and bus transportation are provided for the field trip.

Understanding Horsemanship:
Students explore the uses of horses throughout history and learn why various methods of handling horses have become standards, such as why you mount from the left. The class lecture is followed by a group trail ride that allows students to see the valley from horseback.

Zoo to You:
Zoo to You offers a variety of wildlife educational programs that meet California framework. Programs vary from Endangered Species, to Exotic, to Creatures of the Desert. Students have the opportunity to see wildlife up close and personal and learn from the knowledgeable instructors how to protect animals and preserve their habitats.

Ropes Course Challenge:
A two-hour experiential learning program challenges students to interact with each other through a variety of elements while safely reaching and exceeding their own capabilities. Dramatic results are produced in team building, problem solving, communication skills, leadership development, decision-making, self-esteem, exercise and more…all while having fun!

All classes are based on the availability of qualified instructors and are subject to change.

Business Conferences
Company Picnics
Retreats and Meetings
Ropes Challenge Course
Outdoor Education
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For additional information about Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, call our Director of Sales, Vonda Hutchinson  at 559.787.2551 or 800.821.2801. If you prefer, email Vonda here.