“Every child wants Someone to
Believe in them
That someone is you”
-Lynn Turner
To make a positive difference every day in the lives of young children by giving them an authentic hands-on and up-close interaction with horses in a rural ranch setting, as well as to establish tools for parents to learn more about their children.
Horses often teach us more about ourselves than about them. At ECC, we use horses as a lens to support children and parents. We work with families in a first-hand, intentional, and individually paced way as their children engage with new experiences of horsemanship. ECC programs are accessible to all children and families regardless of their socioeconomic status through scholarships from generous donations. My work encourages children to find and hold on to their dreams. Without dreams, how would we know where to go? Dreams do come true!
For the past four decades, I have dedicated my career to working with young children, families and teachers. From my first teaching job at a College ECE Lab School in southern California, to serving as the Director of a reputable preschool in San Francisco for over 10 years, to currently serving as an Education Coach for San Francisco Head Start directly supporting teachers in their classroom serving young children ages 0-5. Learning from years of experience I feel this work is more important than ever. I have always sought schools and programs that valued diverse learners, families, and individualizing education and learning styles.
Parenting does not come with a handbook. However, if we take the time to try to understand what a child is telling us by actively listening to them, a child's life can change for the better. ECC’s work with parents comes from that platform - what is your child trying to tell you; are you actively listening to them; and are you credible in your response? ECC supports parents as they practice and strengthen these skills to foster positive and constructive changes for their children and family.
My dreams have led me to my other passion for horses and riding. Owning two horses has been an amazing journey and learning experience over the past 2 decades. I am motivated and inspired by the correlation between working with horses and working with children. This correlation also translates to other relationships, i.e., parents and children, or teachers and children. The positive benefits of connecting children with animals and nature has been documented for years, but this is especially poignant now. It is more important than ever to find ways to connect with ourselves, others and nature. As we balance our world of screen time, understand social emotional learning and the importance to connect with nature and others, spending time with horses can do just that… help us connect!
Early Childhood Coaching (ECC) was launched in March 2020. Early pandemic, it was a time when everyone was desperate to get outdoors, especially children. It was a natural step to merge my professional and personal experiences and to create the space to bring children and their families to my horses and the ranch. Ranch Camp started June 2020-2022 as a pilot program during the Pandemic. It was an amazing success!
RanchCamp@MossBeachRanch “where dreams begin” moved to the ranch next door in the summer of 2023. RanchCamp@MBR carried on with our same mission to provide opportunity for children ages 6-14 to connect with new and old friends, horses, and nature. The camp program is designed for a true working ranch experience each week of camp- tending to horse and their daily needs, riding horses, hiking, arts + crafts, and spending the day outside in nature. We know that confidence , self-empowerment and strong social/emotional skills can support children’s ability to thrivein the world. Ranch Camp offers children unique and positive experiences to build their confidence and skills with horses and people. It also gives children to develop confidence with being around large animals as we move at each child’s pace.
ECC expanded to offer private Horsemanship and Equine Lessons i.. This program gives children the 1-on-1 opportunity to learn about all aspects of caring for, sadelling and riding a horse. As their coach, it gives me the opportunity to give sole focus to that individual child and empower them to see themselves in new and distinct ways as they build a relationship between themselves and the horse. Significantly, this program also gives children a way to connect with themselves and build a relationship as they partner with a 1000-pound horse in a hands-on way.
Working with horses develops a persons self-confidence, physical health, core strength, and problem-solving skills. The bond between a child and a horse also allows them to understand how their actions impact other living beings. Horses have high emotional capacity and are great role models for kids to learn empathy, compassion, and responsibility.
2024 RANCH CAMP @MBR- Sign-Up’s Open February 2024
EQUINE LESSONS & HORSEMANSHIP by Reservation Only
SCHOOL PROGRAM CONSULTING
PARENT COACHING
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area
ECC offers Coaching with parents. This is as a partnership with parents to understand the need, discuss strategies and tools for more effective parenting and create a plan. This it is not therapy. The time parents need for coaching varies from parent to parent and the specific area of concern. The work with parents begins with a meeting to listening to gain an understanding of the concerns and challenges parents are facing and what parents hope to receive from coaching. We can then begin to work together with the goal of partnering on these concerns. Additional sessions will be discussed and any follow-up is determined before each session concludes.
ECC Consulting with Elementary Schools in the SF Bay area can provide assessments and observations of programs in action and then meet with staff and administrators to develop strategies for increasing the success of the specific programs.
Deposits with a signed contract for Coaching or Consultations are due prior to the start of a coaching or consulting sessions. All meetings can be arranged for virtual or in person meetings.
Each week up to 12 children ages 6-14 will have a chance to experience the magic. Bring a friend and join us for FUN in nature connecting with horses grooming, saddling an riding M-F in the mornings and in the afternoons explore art with nature inspired materials and ranch trails with new and old friends. Safety is our top priority and we are also serious about providing a fun, enjoyable, engaging and hands-on experience this summer at ranch camp! We provide hand washing station for frequent hand sanitation as well as designated Camper Restrooms. Campers wear helmets all times when riding horses and are encouraged to bring their own helmet to camp.
STAFF
Camp Director, Lynn Turner
Assistant Counselors -support Lynn with the daily activities will work with us this summer. They all bring the necessary experience with horses and children! Kate has been with camp since we started in 2020! This summer, Zelia and Olivia join us for a second year!
SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE
WEEKLY CAMP SESSIONS: Monday thru Friday from 9:30AM-3PM each week
#1- June 24-28
#2- July 8-12
#3- July15-19
#4- July 22-26
$550 per camper/per week
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE -PLEASE INQUIRE w/LYNN FOR MORE INFO
Located at MOSS BEACH RANCH in Moss Beach, CA. Just 10 min north of Half Moon Bay and 45 min south of San Francisco off Highway 1
HOW to Register
Foe each week reserve your spot with a deposit- 1/2 the weekly fee! Final balance due no later than 14 days (2 weeks) before your first day of camp. For more information and to sign up email lynn@earlychildhoodcoach.com for more details
WHAT
Your child will have 1-1 time with Lynn and her horses, La Duena and La Mexicana. Individual lesson or small group (two children) per lesson. You will learn how to …groom horses, bathe and clean manure, walk horses, work horses in a round pen learning about the importance of ground work, tack, saddling, riding and more…
Children should bring- Dress in layers, wear riding boots, water bottle, helmet and a face covering (TBD)
WHO
Currently, eight children ages 8-15 can be accommodated for lessons. Individual lesson are 1.5 hours Lessons are ONLY offered on Saturday, Sunday, morning and mid afternoons.
HOW
Lessons are $80 per lesson/per child. Deposit paid in advance of lesson. Cash or PayPal is accepted. Contract and Waiver Forms must be completed before commencing any lessons.
Contact lynn@earlychildhoodcoach.com to reserve a lesson or to get on the waitlist. Space is limited but we do go to our waitlist, first come first served.
2024-2025 LESSON CALENDAR
SATURDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11 Filled
Afternoons: 2pm-3:30pm Filled
SUNDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11 Filled
Afternoon 2-3:30 Filled
SATURDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11 Filled
Afternoons: 2pm-3:30 Filled
SUNDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11 Filled
Afternoon 2-3:30 Filled
SATURDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11 TBD
Afternoons: 2pm-3:30 TBD
SUNDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11 Filled
Afternoon 2-3:30 TBD
SATURDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11:30 TBD
Afternoons: 2pm-3:30 TBD
SUNDAY’S
Mornings: 9:30-11 Filled
Afternoon 2-3:30 TBD
WHERE We are located at Moss Beach Ranch in Moss Beach, CA just 10 minutes north of Half Moon Bay and 45 minutes south of San Francisco off Hwy 1
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— Jessica and Rick
— Wini
“So happy you’re back and we have been talking about all the fun she had last year ♥♥♥”
— Vanessa
— Dan
— Siobhan
CONSULTING & COACHING FEES
Equine Lessons and Horsemanship $80 per lesson/per person
Parent Coaching and School Consulting $150/ hourly
Speaking Engagements $250 /1.5 hours
