Programs

Introduction to Horse (Grades K-1)

Girls will learn how to safely ride and work around horses in a controlled and supervised environment. They will discover what goes into the caring and keeping of such large and special animals.  Each day girls will be given a lead ride with an instructor.

• Register for Introduction to Horse Week One (June 21-25)
• Register for Introduction to Horse Week Four (July 12-16)
• Register for Introduction to Horse Week Six (July 26-30)
• Register for Introduction to Horse Week Eight (August 9-13)

Horse Fun (Grades 2-3)

Girls will ride in morning sessions and participate in basic camp activities during the afternoon.  Girls will learn how to safely ride and work around horses, in a controlled and supervised environment. They will discover what goes into the caring and keeping of such large and special animals; they will have an instructor-led riding lesson every day.

• Register for Horse Fun Week Two (June 28- July 2)
• Register for Horse Fun Week Three (July 6-9)
• Register for Horse Fun Week Five (July 19-23)
• Register for Horse Fun Week Seven (August 2-6)
• Register for Horse Fun Week Nine (August 16-20)
• Register for Horse Fun Week Ten (August 23-27)

Horse Fan (Grades 4-5)

Girls will connect with the horse world as they earn their Horse Fan badge. Activities will include daily riding lessons according to level. They will discover how people care for horses and learn barn management skills. Girls will also become familiar with different horse disciplines, horse equipment and riding apparel.

• Register for Horse Fan Week One (June 21-25)
• Register for Horse Fan Week Two (June 28- July 2)
• Register for Horse Fan Week Four (July 12-16)
• Register for Horse Fan Week Six (July 26-30)
• Register for Horse Fan Week Seven (August 2-6)
• Register for Horse Fan Week Nine (August 16-20)
• Register for Horse Fan Week Ten (August 23-27)

Horse Sense (Grades 6-10)

Throughout this week girls will complete the Interest Project Patch, Horse Sense. The girls will be able to saddle and bridle a horse; they will do this after learning how to identify the different tack and determine its best use. Girls will master basic horse control and learn the rules of a safe trail ride. Girls will also learn basic horse anatomy and the prevention and treatment of common horse ailments.  For the riding lesson, girls will be grouped according to ability.

• Register for Horse Sense Week Three (July 6-9)
• Register for Horse Sense Week Five (July 19-23)
• Register for Horse Sense Week Eight (August 9-13)

Course Requirements

Campers participating in horseback riding are required to wear approved safety helmets, which are provided. Long pants, closed toe/closed heel, hard-soled shoes with up to a one inch-flat heel are required. All participants receive horse safety instructions, a riding lesson and barn management training. Discounts may not be applied to horse programs. Girls without a signed health history and a horse riders' release will not be permitted to participate in the horse program. No refunds will be given and missed days may not be made up in a different week.    

Girls participating in a horse program will be taken to their session at the appropriate time. All programs take place at camp's on-site equestrian center. When they are not involved with horse camp, girls will participate in basic camp activities.