Students gather in our Desert Barn for an interactive musical experience led by local recording artist John Penn. Through original songs about California history, the Coachella Valley, desert plants, and local folklore, students learn while actively participating with catchy call-and-response lyrics they sing together.

The fun continues with an easy-to-learn barn dance, designed for all ages and energy levels. Students also get a taste of authentic Western culture—learning the basics of yodeling and roping, just like the cowboys and cowgirls of the Desert West.

John is joined by a professional Western entertainer, who brings Wild West history to life through engaging demonstrations such as trick roping and bull whipping, offering students a memorable and immersive look into cowboy and cowgirl traditions.