Where Equines Meet Education
Confident learners, compassionate hearts, and lives of purpose.
Kids, Education, and Equines
Faith + Farm + Greenhouse + Rescue Equines + Education
Welcome
We are so glad that you have come to our website to get information about what we do here at LEARN. We work together with equines and children (K-5) to create a very special Christian learning environment to practice reading, writing, math, and social skills. Feel free to look around and email us with any questions.
Why LEARN AIken?
KIDS
HORSES / EQUINES
HORSES / EQUINES
Why Choose LEARN Aiken?
Children learn best when they are engaged, having fun, and experiencing something new. LEARN Aiken combines hands-on learning, rescued equines, and individualized instruction to create an educational experience unlike a traditional classroom.
Our K–5 students learn in a safe, supportive environment through one-on-one or small-group sessions of no more than five students. We help children build confidence and strengthen reading, writing, math, and social skills they can take back to the classroom—and into everyday life.
HORSES / EQUINES
HORSES / EQUINES
HORSES / EQUINES
Why Horses?
At LEARN Aiken, learning happens with our feet on the ground—no riding or prior horse experience is needed. Our rescued equines create a calm, engaging environment that can help children relax, focus, build confidence, and connect with learning in a different way.
But there’s another important reason we use horses: our equines have a story, too. Rescued from auctions and difficult circumstances, they have found a safe, loving home and a new purpose. As children learn and grow alongside them, both can experience trust, confidence, resilience, and a second chance.
LITERACY
HORSES / EQUINES
LITERACY
Why Literacy?
Literacy is the foundation for learning and opportunity. When children learn to read, write, and understand the world around them, they gain the confidence and skills to succeed in school and beyond.
At LEARN Aiken, we make literacy fun, meaningful, and engaging. By helping children discover the joy of learning early, we build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning that can last a lifetime.
Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
Lessons
Academic Skills
Interaction
We customize a learning session with your child's individual needs and interests in mind.
Interaction
Academic Skills
Interaction
Your child will be interacting with equines and gaining skills in problem solving.
Academic Skills
Academic Skills
There are lessons on reading, writing, math and social skills.
Reading to Learn
Our lessons help with learning to read, so that eventually your child will be reading to learn.
Learning Strategies
Learning Strategies
Some lessons are designed to help your child learn strategies that will benefit them in all of their academic subjects.
Calming
Learning Strategies
There is generally less stress and anxiety around equines and they help promote a calm and relaxed learning environment.
OUR greenhouse is here!
Growing Knowledge. Growing Food. Growing Futures.
We’re excited to introduce a new hands-on learning experience at LEARN Aiken—our very own greenhouse!
Our greenhouse will provide local students with opportunities to learn by doing. Through field trips, educational programs, and interactive farm-to-table experiences, children will discover where their food comes from and how agriculture connects to everyday life.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Plant and care for vegetables, herbs, and other crops
- Learn how plants grow in a controlled greenhouse environment
- Explore healthy food choices and where our food comes from
- Discover the importance of sustainability and responsible stewardship
- Experience the connection between farming, food, and our community
- Develop practical life skills through hands-on agricultural activities
At LEARN Aiken, we believe some of the best learning happens when children can get their hands in the soil, see the process firsthand, and experience the joy of growing something themselves.
We’re not just growing plants—we’re growing curiosity, confidence, responsibility, and a deeper connection to God’s creation.table experiences
What do sessions look like?
Reading with Leonard
Equine Assisted Learning Session
Equine Assisted Learning Session
This is a great way for your child to practice their reading and get acquainted with the equines. while improving their reading skills. This is a 30 minute one on one interaction session.
Equine Assisted Learning Session
Equine Assisted Learning Session
Equine Assisted Learning Session
These are tailored sessions with small groups of children, no more than 5 students, working with the equines and learning math, reading and social skills. These sessions can range from 1-2 hours.
Home School Co-Op
Equine Assisted Learning Session
Home School Co-Op
K-5 curriculum working alongside with equines. These are session with Home School groups to introduce Equine Assisted Learning, farm life, and greenhouse planting and growing skills.
On The Road
After School Programs
Home School Co-Op
K-5 curriculum working alongside with equines. We take our programming to you! This is for libraries, schools, churches, and other events. For more details (click here).
After School Programs
After School Programs
After School Programs
Through our partnership with Oakwood Windsor Elementary, students are gaining hands-on experience through greenhouse education, farm-to-table learning, and an introduction to horse care through after-school clubs.
One on One Lessons
After School Programs
After School Programs
These are private, one hour, tutoring lessons with your child. They are tailored to the specific educational needs of your child.
DONATIONS!
Please visit the donate page to see individual opportunities that you can be a part of.
Your generous donation is 100% tax deductible. Your donation will directly impact the learning and education of local students. We are a nonprofit 501 (c)(3).
Thank you for your kind and generous support!
