Therapeutic Ranch For Animals Andkids
Therapeutic Ranch For Animals Andkids
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About this organization
Mission
TRAK's mission is strengthening kids and community through animal interaction. The focus of the program is to offer participants opportunities to provide service to people and animals of the community. This gives an often-rare experience to be a service provider to those less fortunate. Participants will receive specific educational skills, business, and vocational training that will aid in their efforts to help themselves, each other and their community.
About
TRAK PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIFIC CHALLENGES. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO OFFER PARTICIPANTS OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO PEOPLE AND ANIMALS OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS GIVES AN OFTEN-RARE EXPERIENCE TO BE A SERVICE PROVIDER TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL SKILLS, BUSINESS, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING THAT WILL AID IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP THEMSELVES, EACH OTHER AND THEIR COMMUNITY.YOUTH OFTEN HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN. THE TRAK PROGRAM OFFERS AREAS OF "SKILLS FOR SERVICE" WHERE YOUTH CAN REDISCOVER THE FUN AND VALUE OF LEARNING. THE HOPE IS THAT THEY WILL GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY ALL THEY HAVE LEARNED. OUR PORGRAM ALLOWS YOUTH TO CHOOSE AN AREA OF PARTICULAR INTEREST. THESE OPTIONS TEACH THEM THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS INDIVIDUALS.ANIMAL FRIENDS SCHOOL PROGRAMS:HOW FAR CAN A RABBIT HOP? WHY DOES A PIG ROLL IN THE MUD? HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A HORSE IS HAPPY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PREDATOR OR PREY ANIMAL? THESE QUESTIONS AND MANY OTHERS ARE ANSWERED IN OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS HANDS-ON PROGRAMS. CHILDREN LEARN A VARIETY OF INFORMATION RANGING FROM THE DIET AND REQUIRED CARE FOR THESE ANIMALS TO BEHAVIORS AND INTERESTING FACTS. THE TRAK ANIMAL FAMILY ENJOYS TRAVELLING TO SCHOOLS AND BEING A PART OF THIS EDUCATIONAL AND FUN EXPERIENCE.PARTICIPANTS ACQUIRE HANDS-ON SKILLS THAT CAN BE USED OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM THROUGH EXPERIENCING THE DAILY ROUTINE AT A BARN. THIS INCLUDES BARN MAINTENANICE, LEARNING TO CLEAN STALLS, FEED AND WATER ANIMALS, GROUNDS UPKEEP AND REPAIR, ETC. THE PARTICIPANTS ALSO LEARN RESPONSIBILITY, TIMELINESS, AND PUNCTUALITY. THEY LEARN COPING SKILLS WHICH ENABLES THEM TO FUNCTION BETTER AND BECOME EMPLOYABLE.ANIMAL EDUCATION:PARTICIPANTS WILL BE EDUCATED IN ANIMAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE, NUTRITION, HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND BEHAVIOR. THEY WILL UTILIZE THESE SKILLS IN THE REGULAR CARE OF THE TRAK ANIMAL COMMUNITY.SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEER WORK:PARTICIPANTS IN THE ANIMAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WILL TRAVEL TO VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT TUCSON TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF ANIMAL CARE AND BAHAVIOR. THIS WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM BY ALLOWING OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO BE THE EXPERT IN A VERY HIGH INTEREST FIELD AMOUNG THEIR PEERS.COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK:MEMBERS OF OUR TRAK FAMILY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE SOME OF OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS INTO THE COMMUNITY TO VISIT WITH THOSE WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM ANIMAL CONTACT. THIS WILL INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, HOSPITALS, HOSPICE, NURSING HOMES, SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, ETC.ANIMAL ASSISTED ACTIVITIES:THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN IN AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP BASED COUNSELING SETTING WHICH WILL FOCUS ON ALL ASPECTS OF AGE-APPROPRIATE LIFE SKILLS. THE SESSIONS COVER AN ARRAY OF DIFFERENT SKILLS AND ANIMAL ASPECTS SUCH AS ANIMAL EDUCATION, SELF-AWARENESS/SELF-ESTEEM, COPING SKILLS, ACTIVE LISTENING, RESPONSIBILITY, RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SKILLS. HORSEMANSHIP RIDING LESSONS:THESE LESSONS ARE MORE INVOLVED THAN JUST RIDING. WE BELIEVE THAT IN ORDER TO BE SAFE AROUND HORSES IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE "NATURE OF A HORSE." LESSONS START WITH WORKING SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE HORSES LEARNING ABOUT THEIR NATURE, HOW TO APPROACH, HALTER AND LEAD THEM. ONCE MOUNTED, STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE SECURE SEAT METHOD OF RIDING. THIS WORKS ON HAVING A BALANCED SEAT WHICH LEAVES THE RIDERS HANDS AND LEGS FREE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE HORSE. LESSON TROPICS WILL ALSO INCLUDE LEARNING ABOUT DAILY HORSE CARE, DIET, TEETH FLOATING, HOOF TRIMMING AND MUCH MORE.FIELD TRIPS:WE ALSO INVITE SCHOOL GROUPS TO OUR RANCH TO SEE WHERE OUR TRAK FAMILY LIVES. PROGRAMS CAN BE DONE AS A SINGLE CLASSROOM PRESENTATION OR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENTIRE GRADE. WE REGULARLY HAVE GROUPS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN FROM AREA SCHOOLS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENCIES VISITING US. THEY INCLUDE PEOPLE WHO MAY BE PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, NEUROLOGICALLY, COGNITIVELY OR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.BIRTHDAY PARTIES:BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE TRAK FACILITY ALSO OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AS THE KIDS INTERACT WITH THE ANIMALS AND ASK QUESTIONS. ANIMALS AT THE TRAK PROPERTY INCLUDE HORSES, GOATS, CHICKENS, A ROOSTER, SHEEP, POT BELLIED PIGS, RABBITS, MINIATURE DONKEYS, MINIATURE HORSES, GEESE, DUCKS, AND LAMBS.SUMMER CAMP:TRAK RUNS AN INCLUSIVE SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM. WE HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES INTEGRATED INTO GROUPS WITH CHILDREN WITHOUT ANY PARTICULAR CHALLENGES. CHILDREN LEARN TO BE WELCOMING AND ENCOURAGING OF OTHERS WITH DIFFERENCES AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARN WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE TRULY INCLUDED IN PROGRAMMING. OUR SUMMER CAMP IS COMPETELY ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Strengthening kids and community through animal interaction”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Strengthening kids and community through animal interaction”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as AZ.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 3250 E ALLEN RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85718.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 21 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $64,946.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $272,352 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.