Our
Summer Day Camp program is open to riders from the ages of seven to sixteen and
each camp session runs Monday to Friday from 900am to 400pm. Early drop off and late pick up is available
for an additional fee. Campers will
learn firsthand all of the responsibility and joy that horses bring, as they
care for and ride our favorite lesson horses under our careful guidance. Equine behavior is a large focus of our
program as understanding the horse and its behavior has shown time and again to
produce a happier horse and a safer rider.
Camp begins
with an hour-long riding lesson followed by hands on arts and crafts
activities, horse care, and knowledge sessions.
Knowledge sessions cover a variety of topics such as horse breeds,
styles of riding, health care, and equine first aid.
A second ride is scheduled for the afternoon and can be a
practice ride, a bareback ride, or a trail ride. Campers are responsible for the horse they
ride, making sure it is adequately cooled down, groomed, and fed for the evening
before they leave (with our help, of course!).
Other daily activities include arts and crafts, creative writing, and
hands-on learning activities involving horses.
Every Camp Friday is an informal horse show. Campers invite their friends and family to
watch as they demonstrate the skills they have learned during the week. Certificates will be awarded to each camper
for their participation in the program.
This is also the time when friends and family can tour the
facility.
LUNCH
Campers should
bring their own bagged lunch and a water bottle. A refrigerator is
available for use in the air-conditioned tack room.
2011
SUMMER CAMP DATES
Session 1
June 20 – June 24 (closed)
Session 1 July 11 – July 15
Session 3 July 18 – July 22
Session 4 July 25 - July 29
The cost is
$350.00 per session. If you have multiple family members
sign-up, you will receive a $25.00 discount on each
additional family member.
Early drop off begins at 800am; Late pick up ends at 600pm; cost is $5/hr.
The $100.00 camp registration fee is
non-refundable. Willow Tree Stables
reserves the right to sell any camp slot that was not held with a deposit.
CAMP A LA CARTE!
SINGLE DAY SESSIONS are limited, but available. Single day camp session can are available any week of camp Monday through Thursday and are $75 a day. Campers will ride twice, get to do arts and crafts, and learn all about horses and horse care. It's all the fun of camp, without the week-long commitment! Please email RidingwithEmily@gmail.com with "Camp A' La Carte!" in the subject to sign up. Again, spaces are limited and a $25 deposit is required to reserve the day.
