Contact Info
Higgins' Ranch/S.P.I.C.E
Connie & Jim Higgins
800 Wagon Rd.
Chester, CA 96020
Phone: 530-258-2547
Services
- SPICE Summer Camp 4 - 12 yrs.
- Higgins' Ranch wedding site
- Horse Boarding
- Preschool education
- Snow Removal
- recreation
- horseback riding
- wedding coordination
- reunion site
- vacation home rental
Hours of Operation
Call 530-258-2547530-258-1558
About Us
HIGGINS' RANCH is the location for many opportunities to share the beauty of the Chester/Lake Almanor area with your family. We offer a summer outdoor education day camp, preschool and tutoring during the school year, vacation horse boarding, and a gorgeous meadow wedding venue. Click on the links or call us at (530 258-2547) for further information. Looking forward to sharing memories of the Lake Almanor area with you and your family!
SPICE Summer Camp
SPICE was created in 1992 as a summer program to provide meaningful educational and recreational experiences for children in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth. Download Camp Brochure Here.
The week long sessions of the summer program include structured outdoor activities centered around integrated thematic units designed and instructed by credentialed teachers and counselors. Activities include arts and crafts, horses, archery, science, hiking, games and recreation, and water fun! Ages 13+ can apply for Counselor in Training camperships.
PRESCHOOL
SPICE Preschool runs from early September through mid June. The academic program, taught by a credentialed teacher, is structured for students ages 3-5. Download Preschool Brochure Here.
HORSE BOARDING AT HIGGINS' RANCH
Higgins' Ranch provides equine layovers for travelers and boarding for vacationers with horses to our area in northeastern California; May - October, 4,500 foot elevation; beautifully forested Sierra Nevada mountains. Large outdoor corrals with water and board fences wrapped with no-climb horse wire. Horse trailer parking. Hay available for purchase or bring your own. No dogs allowed. No stallions. Inquire about about onsite camping for you or your group.
$20 per horse per night. Owner provides all care and cleaning. 1 1/2 hours east of Red Bluff and Chico. Cattle are on the ranch. All horses must have proof of current immunizations, health certificate, and worming program prior to entry of premises. Advanced reservations are required; phone confirmation with estimated time of arrival. 12:00 p.m. check-in/check-out time. Arrival must be by 8:00 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made.
WEDDING SITE
Higgins' Ranch sits on a gorgeous meadow setting with a mountainous background, perfect for weddings. Many different wedding amentities available including ceremony site, reception site, rehearsal dinner, use of home for wedding preparation. Several ceremony sites available including garden pond, mountain meadow, or forest setting. List of recommended, but optional, vendors available. Choose what available options best fit your needs for your special day and please contact us for a quote. We would love to make your wedding an unforgettable day in a breathtaking setting!
SNOW REMOVAL
Call Jim at 258-1558 to discuss snow removal in the Chester area.
Mission Statement
THE S.P.I.C.E. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONThe quote, “Childhood should be a journey, not a race” truly exemplifies one of the underlying philosophies of S.P.I.C.E. Students should be able to be immersed in a meaningful curriculum tailored, not only to their needs, but also to their desires. All kids are “at risk” if their needs are not met at the appropriate time and they all need an interactive language environment.
Program goals include developing a positive self-image, promoting individual creativity, encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, encouraging resourcefulness, and developing self motivation and self discipline. Each student, parent, and teacher must accept responsibility for achieving these goals through a partnership in learning.
