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| 2008 Riding Camps Calendar |
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| HORSE CAMP APRIL 14-28, SPRING DOWN EQUESTRIAN, located in Portola Valley, offers you the opportunity to spend the week with one of our own horses! Learn how to ride or improve your skills during our one week program. Riders are grouped according to experience, but no experience is needed to attend. CAMPERS WILL LEARN: Basic Horsemanship fundamentals (Grooming, tack-up and care); Barn and Horse Safety; Horse Psychology and why they do 'funny things'; Riding Instruction; Watch Live Demonstrations; Basic Vaulting Techniques; Identifying Different Horse Breeds and Horse Anatomy; Learn various aspects of Horse Shoeing, Veterinarian and Dental Care. $425 for the week or $90 per day. Monday thru Friday 9am to 1pm. Extended Day Care available. Please visit our website to learn more about the program and us at: www.springdown.com or email: sdecenter@aol.com, phone: 650.851.1114x0. | |
| Horse Camp Show. Roughing It offers intensive 2 week English and Western horse day camp programs to all levels of riders. Located in Lafayette, Roughing It provides the highest quality all adult staff, 50 safe and fun schooling horses, and transportation from East Bay and San Francisco locations. The horse camp show is an in-depth introduction to our Horse Camp Programs, and an excellent opportunity to find out which program would be ideal for your child. Meet our directors Ann and Hobie Woods, some of our riding staff, and other prospective and enrolled horse campers. The whole family is invited to attend, refreshments and activities are always included. Upcoming Horse Camp Show Dates: Saturday, April 26 at 5:00pm; Thursday, May 15 at 5:00pm. To RSVP for an event, visit our website at www.roughingit.com/forms/rsvp/. For event locations and times, or for more information on Roughing It Horse Programs, visit our website at www.roughingit.com. | |
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| Horse Camp Show. Roughing It offers intensive 2 week English and Western horse day camp programs to all levels of riders. Located in Lafayette, Roughing It provides the highest quality all adult staff, 50 safe and fun schooling horses, and transportation from East Bay and San Francisco locations. The horse camp show is an in-depth introduction to our Horse Camp Programs, and an excellent opportunity to find out which program would be ideal for your child. Meet our directors Ann and Hobie Woods, some of our riding staff, and other prospective and enrolled horse campers. The whole family is invited to attend, refreshments and activities are always included. Upcoming Horse Camp Show Dates: Thursday, May 15 at 5:00pm. To RSVP for an event, visit our website at www.roughingit.com/forms/rsvp/. For event locations and times, or for more information on Roughing It Horse Programs, visit our website at www.roughingit.com. | |
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Castle Rock Arabians Summer Camp! Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Daily. $525 per week, $100 deposit holds your reservation. Extended care available for late pickup. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from our Latte Deck. Bring your computer and use our wireless connection to work while you watch. There are still openings in the following weeks: June 16-20; June 23-27; June 30-July4; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-August 1; August 4-8; August 11-15; August 18-22; August 25-29; September 1-5 - By request we are conducting a camp for those not in school this week. Our camps offer a variety of opportunities for beginner and advanced riders. This is a great way to get your beginning child acquainted with a camp experience or for the more advanced rider to achieve a higher level of riding skills. It also satisfies the need for your child to have personal time with a horse. castlerockarabians.com/page/14mg3/Camp.html. |
| RANCHO DEL LAGO SUMMER CAMPS! Weekly camps start on the following Mondays: June 16th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 14th, July 28th, and August 11th. Come for one or more weeks! Rancho del Lago is celebrating our 10th anniversary this summer. We provide a small, friendly camp opportunity for children ages 6 to 12. We have gentle horses and Welsh ponies, which are appropriately sized for small riders. We teach a classical approach to riding—balanced seat and direct reining—which gives your child a basic training that applies to all types of riding. We have mounted lessons (2 per day), dismounted lessons on pony care, care for tack, grooming and nutrition. We do a trail ride, play games on horseback, and end the week with a fun show! We also have a relaxing lunch by the pond and do "horsy" arts and crafts! We have a lot of fun and many many repeat campers. Check out our website: www.rancho-del-lago.com/ . Email marie@rancho-del-lago.com. Or call 925-370-6439. | |
| Black Rails Equestrian Camp in Watsonville, June 17-20. Be a part of one of the most memorable things about summer 2008 at the GGEC Equestrian Camps for Girls and Boys entering 1st through 7th grades. From beginners to the show ring champs, these 4 day camps have something to offer everyone. Small groups of only 12 students will have one on one attention. Our horses are safe, healthy and happy. Black Rails Facility is top notch with multiple arenas, hunter jumper courses. We will be offering snacks, craft materials! Call 831 588-5318 or 831 588-2400 . http://extendinc.com/blackrails/. | |
| Paddington Station Children's Horse Camp June 21 - 28. Come and join in the fun with plenty of riding and stable management on or 75 acre facility with dressage arena, cross country course and stadium jumping. Nice school horses for every skill level. 1 week residential camp small informal groups with attention to detail, where safety comes first. Very comprehensive itinerary for horse crazy individuals. www.paddingtonstationriding.com or email hjohnson@pacific.net. | |
| Monte Vista Horsemanship (overnight) Camp is for boys and girls ages 10-16 who want to learn to ride and care for horses while enjoying a wonderful summer experience. Whether your child has never touched a horse or is a show ring winner, Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp will challenge and improve their riding ability. They will enjoy grooming and saddling, Riding Lessons, Horse Care, Trail Rides, Games, Archery, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Campfire Songs, Horse Show, New Friendships and lots of fun. Monte Vista Christian School and Equestrian Center is the site for our camp. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Monterey Bay area, the 100 acre, spacious and picturesque campus is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Along with an excellent horse facility which includes two arenas, two barns, numerous paddocks, a classroom and beautiful riding trails and a swimming pool. Campers will enjoy outdoor living in tent cabins adjacent to the equestrian facility. Weekly beginning June 8th and ending July 26 Visit our website and register on line at www.mvcs.org for more information and camp registration or call 831-768-6146. 2008 Summer Schedule: Week 1: June 8-14, Week 2: June 15-21, Week 3: June 22-June 28, Week 4: July 6-12, Week 5: July 13-19, Week 6: July 20-26. $599 If Paid in Full by March 1st. $699 If Paid in Full by May 1st. $799 If Paid after May 1st. Saturday Stay over—$100. Airport Pickup—$50. Airport Drop off—$100 | |
| Summer 2008 Pony/Barnyard Animal Camps. Ages 3 to 12 for beginning level riders. In our "Pony/Barnyard Animal Camps" children will receive a daily riding lesson and the responsibility of caring for their very own pony. In addition to having their own special pony for the week, our campers will learn about and interact daily with all of our farm animals. Each day we will focus on a different member from our menagerie of chickens, ducks, bunnies, pygmy goats, sheep and miniature potbelly pigs. The kids will feed and care for them and study their habits including collecting eggs, helping to trim their hooves, and shearing the sheep. We even feature a "baby animal of the day" each day! In our camps we focus on self-esteem building and developing competence and confidence. Year after year we have many returning campers who found their experience in our camps unforgettable! Half Moon Bay, www.friendlyponyparties.com, ttenzing@aol.com, 650-303-4281. | |
| Summer Camps at Sunrise Stables in the beautiful Napa Valley! The goal of our Day Camp Program is to give campers a fun-filled, safe equestrian experience as we explore the world of horses together. Each camp will have only 12 riders and early start times promise to provide plenty of riding time! New ground will be covered each session, so campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions. Early registration highly recommended! All of our camp programs are intended to be both incredibly fun and educational as well! Horse lovers between the ages of 6-12 are given their "own" horse for the session and learn horsemanship as well as riding skills. There is also time to spend splashing in the river, picking wild blackerries and making new friends! If you have any questions or would like a packet sent to you, please contact us via phone or email sunrisehorses10@aol.com. The dates for 2008 are as follows: Advanced Camp (open to Intermediate & Advanced riders only) June 16-21. Summer Session 1 - June 23-27. Summer Session 2 (3 Days Only) June 30- July 2 Summer Session 3 - July 14-18 Last Chance Camp - Aug 4 -8 | |
| Roughing It Horse Programs Open Houses. Roughing It offers intensive 2 week English and Western horse day camp programs to all levels of riders. Located in Lafayette, Roughing It provides the highest quality all adult staff, 50 safe and fun schooling horses, and transportation from East Bay and San Francisco locations. Meet our fabulous school horses, check out our riding facilities, meet our directors Ann and Hobie Woods and our riding staff, make friends with other horse-crazy campers, and more! An excellent opportunity to find out more about Roughing It Horse Camp and get a preview of our summer programs. Ranch Camp Open House (WESTERN RIDING): Friday, June 13. Horse Day Camp Open House (ENGLISH RIDING): Thursday, June 19. To RSVP for an event, visit our website at www.roughingit.com/forms/rsvp/. For event locations and times, or for more information on Roughing It Horse Programs, visit our website at www.roughingit.com. | |
| Cevalo Horsemanship Camps June 16 through August 22, Join us for some summer fun at at Cevalo Riding Academy! Cevalo offers weekly day camps for new and experienced riders ages 6 and up. Sessions are normally limited to 6 riders and are staffed by an instructor, counselor, and one or more student assistants. (We can accommodate up to 8 riders for the intermediate sessions. Jump camp is taught by our head instructor and enrollment is at her discretion.) For more information, visit our website at www.cevaloridingacademy.org/cevalocamps.html. Too old for camp? Don't want to wait that long to start riding? Cevalo offers riding lessons year-round for both children and adults, 408-227-3529, www.cevaloridingacademy.org/ | |
| Horse Camp at Applecreek Farms, June 23-27. HORSE CAMP located in Castro Valley offers a fun filled environment for kids ages 6-15.THE KIDS WILL LEARN HOW TO RIDE OR IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. There will be crafts and riding everyday! Campers will learn: Basic horsemanship,horse saftey, grooming, tack-up and basic care for horses, as well as the anatomy of the horse, horse breeds, and other things such as shoeing. FOR ONLY $425 A WEEK. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9AM-3PM, WITH EARLY MORNING DROP OFF. Visit www.AppleCreekFarms.org for more information! | |
| Summer Riding Camps-A Full Barn Experience, June 16 - July 26. A fun and education introduction to riding and different aspects of horse care and horse management. A "full barn' experience, this program focuses on responsible and considerate use of horses and communication with horses. Each rider will ride one hour a day and his or her ride will be videotaped. Space is limited so early sign up is recommended. www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/recreation 650-941-7222. | |
| Dry Creek Horsemanship Day Camp, June 16-July 11. Dry Creek Horsemanship Day Camp goal is to provide a unique hands-on program where each child (age 7-13) can experience horses in a personal and meaningful way. Daily Activities Include: -Personal Riding Instruction -Horse Care and Safety -Training in Vaulting -Arts and Crafts -Swimming and Waterslide Fun Campers will enjoy increased riding ability, advanced horsemanship skills and a new found confidence that can only be developed with the support of a loving pony. drycreekdaycamp@aol.com | |
| Grizzly Peak Stables Horse Camp begins on June 16 and June 23 for one-week sessions. Camp is limited to six students with an experienced adult instructor and assistant. Camp is for riders of all levels and special attention will be paid to each rider’s level of experience. Each day begins with grooming and saddling, followed by small group rides in a lesson in the arena, and then each student also has an individual lesson on the lunge line. After riding the campers untack and groom their horses while learning and practicing essential barn chores. Instructors and guests will give talks and demos on horse-related topics. Kids who love to draw horses will have the chance to learn horse anatomy and drawing from live horse models. Summer camp sessions run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Located in the East Bay Hills just South of Tilden Regional Park. Please visit http://grizzlypeakstables.org/camps.htm for more information and registration forms. | |
| Blue Moon Riding School Horsemanship Camp. June 23-27, 2008. Session runs from 10am - 3pm. Early drop-off can be arranged. For children ages 7-15 with or without previous riding experience. Every day you will have a one hour riding lesson. You will learn to groom, saddle, and handle horses on the ground. More advanced campers will study nutrition, shoeing and horse psychology. All campers will participate in an end of session horse show! Contact Cheryl Maloney at 650-726-9900 and see www.bluemoonridingschool.com/camps.html for more information. Half Moon Bay, CA. | |
| Horse-n-Around is offering our Summer Program again this year! June 25 - August 22. We offer a 3 day summer camp program as well as our weekly and weekend riding lesson program. Our summer program is offered in June, July and August. One session per month. Sign up with a friend for a summer session or our lesson program. Very limited space, register early. Visit our website for more information. Great summer recreation for the kids! WWW.Horse-n-Around.Biz or call (408) 694-7034 Send your kids outside to play! Watsonville. | |
| Pony Camp/ Horseback Riding Camp/ Farm Camp, June 6 - August 28. Full Week Day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $500.00/wk Half-day Week Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $325.00/wk One-day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $125.00/day 1/2 Day One-day Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $85.00/day 1/2 Day Horse Ranch/Private Trail Ride - 9:00 -12:00 - $150.00/day One-time sibling discount: $20.00 Before/After Care: $10.00/hour 10% discount given for referrals! *Camp activities structured to age/level of each child **Camps are two or more children/session Ages 3 to 12. Summer camps will be held at Pastorino Farms and Madonna Creek Ranch both in HMB off Highway 92. Register your child for camp or book your event now!! Email Terry at Ttenzing@aol.com or call (650) 738-0248. To view a magical "slide show" of our summer camps, please visit our website www.friendlyponyparty.com | |
| Pony Camps, Riding, Farm Animal Camps, June 9-August 29 in Half Moon Bay. Pony Riding Camps/ Farm Camps at Pastorino's Farm in HMB Full Week Day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $500.00/wk Half-day Week Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $325.00/wk One-day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $125.00/day 1/2 Day One-day Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $85.00/day 1/2 Day Horse Ranch/Private Trail Ride - 9:00 -12:00 - $150.00/day One-time sibling discount: $20.00 Before/After Care: $10.00/hour 10% discount given for referrals! *Camp activities structured to age/level of each child **Camps are two or more children/sessoin Ages 3 to 12. www.friendlyponyparties.com. | |
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Castle Rock Arabians Summer Camp! Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Daily. $525 per week, $100 deposit holds your reservation. Extended care available for late pickup. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from our Latte Deck. Bring your computer and use our wireless connection to work while you watch. There are still openings in the following weeks: June 16-20; June 23-27; June 30-July4; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-August 1; August 4-8; August 11-15; August 18-22; August 25-29; September 1-5 - By request we are conducting a camp for those not in school this week. Our camps offer a variety of opportunities for beginner and advanced riders. This is a great way to get your beginning child acquainted with a camp experience or for the more advanced rider to achieve a higher level of riding skills. It also satisfies the need for your child to have personal time with a horse. castlerockarabians.com/page/14mg3/Camp.html. |
| RANCHO DEL LAGO SUMMER CAMPS! Weekly camps start on the following Mondays: June 16th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 14th, July 28th, and August 11th. Come for one or more weeks! Rancho del Lago is celebrating our 10th anniversary this summer. We provide a small, friendly camp opportunity for children ages 6 to 12. We have gentle horses and Welsh ponies, which are appropriately sized for small riders. We teach a classical approach to riding—balanced seat and direct reining—which gives your child a basic training that applies to all types of riding. We have mounted lessons (2 per day), dismounted lessons on pony care, care for tack, grooming and nutrition. We do a trail ride, play games on horseback, and end the week with a fun show! We also have a relaxing lunch by the pond and do "horsy" arts and crafts! We have a lot of fun and many many repeat campers. Check out our website: www.rancho-del-lago.com/ . Email marie@rancho-del-lago.com. Or call 925-370-6439. | |
| Crystal Image Farms Summer Horse Camp! July 1-4 and 8-11. We've been in business for 20 years, and we are the safest place to ride in the Bay Area. Ask us about our summer camp programs! Our week-long camps are open to all ages 5 and above. Participants ride at least two hours each day and learn everything about our equine pals. Everyone has a great time on our experienced school horses- Saturday, Bert, Murray, Savvy, Pinky and Mouse can't wait to meet their newest riding partners. Camp gift certificates also available. Call us today! buzzdenize@sbcglobal.net, www.crystalimagefarms.com, 925-862-0447. | |
| Horsemanship and Academics Camp at Allison Acres, July 7-25. Horsemanship and academics camp for ages 5 and up. Three one-week sessions in July. Taught by American Riding Instructors Association certified riding instructor with a teaching credential and a degree in psychology. Very experienced with kids! Actually likes kids! :-) See website for details on what will be taught, times, prices, etc. www.allisonacres.org, allisonacres@yahoo.com, 748-2658. | |
| Paddington Station Children's Horse Camp July 12-19. Come and join in the fun with plenty of riding and stable management on or 75 acre facility with dressage arena, cross country course and stadium jumping. Nice school horses for every skill level. 1 week residential camp small informal groups with attention to detail, where safety comes first. Very comprehensive itinerary for horse crazy individuals. www.paddingtonstationriding.com or email hjohnson@pacific.net. | |
| Monte Vista Horsemanship (overnight) Camp is for boys and girls ages 10-16 who want to learn to ride and care for horses while enjoying a wonderful summer experience. Whether your child has never touched a horse or is a show ring winner, Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp will challenge and improve their riding ability. They will enjoy grooming and saddling, Riding Lessons, Horse Care, Trail Rides, Games, Archery, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Campfire Songs, Horse Show, New Friendships and lots of fun. Monte Vista Christian School and Equestrian Center is the site for our camp. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Monterey Bay area, the 100 acre, spacious and picturesque campus is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Along with an excellent horse facility which includes two arenas, two barns, numerous paddocks, a classroom and beautiful riding trails and a swimming pool. Campers will enjoy outdoor living in tent cabins adjacent to the equestrian facility. Weekly beginning June 8th and ending July 26 Visit our website and register on line at www.mvcs.org for more information and camp registration or call 831-768-6146. 2008 Summer Schedule: Week 4: July 6-12, Week 5: July 13-19, Week 6: July 20-26. $599 If Paid in Full by March 1st. $699 If Paid in Full by May 1st. $799 If Paid after May 1st. Saturday Stay over—$100. Airport Pickup—$50. Airport Drop off—$100 | |
| Summer 2008 Pony/Barnyard Animal Camps. Ages 3 to 12 for beginning level riders. In our "Pony/Barnyard Animal Camps" children will receive a daily riding lesson and the responsibility of caring for their very own pony. In addition to having their own special pony for the week, our campers will learn about and interact daily with all of our farm animals. Each day we will focus on a different member from our menagerie of chickens, ducks, bunnies, pygmy goats, sheep and miniature potbelly pigs. The kids will feed and care for them and study their habits including collecting eggs, helping to trim their hooves, and shearing the sheep. We even feature a "baby animal of the day" each day! In our camps we focus on self-esteem building and developing competence and confidence. Year after year we have many returning campers who found their experience in our camps unforgettable! Half Moon Bay, www.friendlyponyparties.com, ttenzing@aol.com, 650-303-4281. | |
| Summer Camps at Sunrise Stables in the beautiful Napa Valley! The goal of our Day Camp Program is to give campers a fun-filled, safe equestrian experience as we explore the world of horses together. Each camp will have only 12 riders and early start times promise to provide plenty of riding time! New ground will be covered each session, so campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions. Early registration highly recommended! All of our camp programs are intended to be both incredibly fun and educational as well! Horse lovers between the ages of 6-12 are given their "own" horse for the session and learn horsemanship as well as riding skills. There is also time to spend splashing in the river, picking wild blackberries and making new friends! If you have any questions or would like a packet sent to you, please contact us via phone or email sunrisehorses10@aol.com. The dates for 2008 are as follows: Advanced Camp (open to Intermediate & Advanced riders only) June 16-21. Summer Session 1 - June 23-27. Summer Session 2 (3 Days Only) June 30- July 2 Summer Session 3 - July 14-18 Last Chance Camp - Aug 4 -8 | |
| Summer Riding School TIME: 9 AM-12 PM SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR BEGINNERS, ADVANCED BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE RIDERS JULY 7-18, 2008 Space is limited so reserve your spot today sessions include basic horsemanship and lead line ride or riding instruction, “Jack Tone Ranch Buckaroo” T- Shirt Basic CHA Level 1 Book or Level 2 depending on you level. see web site for more information www.wildwinefarm.com. wildwinefarms@aol.com, 209-351-4738. Stockton. | |
| Cevalo Horsemanship Camps June 16 through August 22, Join us for some summer fun at at Cevalo Riding Academy! Cevalo offers weekly day camps for new and experienced riders ages 6 and up. Sessions are normally limited to 6 riders and are staffed by an instructor, counselor, and one or more student assistants. (We can accommodate up to 8 riders for the intermediate sessions. Jump camp is taught by our head instructor and enrollment is at her discretion.) For more information, visit our website at www.cevaloridingacademy.org/cevalocamps.html. Too old for camp? Don't want to wait that long to start riding? Cevalo offers riding lessons year-round for both children and adults, 408-227-3529, www.cevaloridingacademy.org/ | |
| Horse Camp at Applecreek Farms, July 14-18. HORSE CAMP located in Castro Valley offers a fun filled environment for kids ages 6-15.THE KIDS WILL LEARN HOW TO RIDE OR IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. There will be crafts and riding everyday! Campers will learn: Basic horsemanship,horse saftey, grooming, tack-up and basic care for horses, as well as the anatomy of the horse, horse breeds, and other things such as shoeing. FOR ONLY $425 A WEEK. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9AM-3PM, WITH EARLY MORNING DROP OFF. Visit www.AppleCreekFarms.org for more information! | |
| Summer Riding Camps-A Full Barn Experience, June 16 - July 26. A fun and education introduction to riding and different aspects of horse care and horse management. A "full barn' experience, this program focuses on responsible and considerate use of horses and communication with horses. Each rider will ride one hour a day and his or her ride will be videotaped. Space is limited so early sign up is recommended. www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/recreation 650-941-7222. | |
| Dry Creek Horsemanship Day Camp, June 16-July 11. Dry Creek Horsemanship Day Camp goal is to provide a unique hands-on program where each child (age 7-13) can experience horses in a personal and meaningful way. Daily Activities Include: -Personal Riding Instruction -Horse Care and Safety -Training in Vaulting -Arts and Crafts -Swimming and Waterslide Fun Campers will enjoy increased riding ability, advanced horsemanship skills and a new found confidence that can only be developed with the support of a loving pony. drycreekdaycamp@aol.com | |
| Grizzly Peak Stables Horse Camp begins on July 7, July 14 and July 28 for one-week sessions. Camp is limited to six students with an experienced adult instructor and assistant. Camp is for riders of all levels and special attention will be paid to each rider’s level of experience. Each day begins with grooming and saddling, followed by small group rides in a lesson in the arena, and then each student also has an individual lesson on the lunge line. After riding the campers untack and groom their horses while learning and practicing essential barn chores. Instructors and guests will give talks and demos on horse-related topics. Kids who love to draw horses will have the chance to learn horse anatomy and drawing from live horse models. Summer camp sessions run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Located in the East Bay Hills just South of Tilden Regional Park. Please visit http://grizzlypeakstables.org/camps.htm for more information and registration forms. | |
| Blue Moon Riding School Horsemanship Camp. July 14-18 or July 21-25, 2008. Session runs from 10am - 3pm. Early drop-off can be arranged. For children ages 7-15 with or without previous riding experience. Every day you will have a one hour riding lesson. You will learn to groom, saddle, and handle horses on the ground. More advanced campers will study nutrition, shoeing and horse psychology. All campers will participate in an end of session horse show! Contact Cheryl Maloney at 650-726-9900 and see www.bluemoonridingschool.com/camps.html for more information. Half Moon Bay, CA. | |
| Horse-n-Around is offering our Summer Program again this year! June 25 - August 22. We offer a 3 day summer camp program as well as our weekly and weekend riding lesson program. Our summer program is offered in June, July and August. One session per month. Sign up with a friend for a summer session or our lesson program. Very limited space, register early. Visit our website for more information. Great summer recreation for the kids! WWW.Horse-n-Around.Biz or call (408) 694-7034 Send your kids outside to play! Watsonville. | |
| Pony Camp/ Horseback Riding Camp/ Farm Camp, June 6 - August 28. Full Week Day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $500.00/wk Half-day Week Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $325.00/wk One-day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $125.00/day 1/2 Day One-day Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $85.00/day 1/2 Day Horse Ranch/Private Trail Ride - 9:00 -12:00 - $150.00/day One-time sibling discount: $20.00 Before/After Care: $10.00/hour 10% discount given for referrals! *Camp activities structured to age/level of each child **Camps are two or more children/session Ages 3 to 12. Summer camps will be held at Pastorino Farms and Madonna Creek Ranch both in HMB off Highway 92. Register your child for camp or book your event now!! Email Terry at Ttenzing@aol.com or call (650) 738-0248. To view a magical "slide show" of our summer camps, please visit our website www.friendlyponyparty.com | |
| Pony Camps, Riding, Farm Animal Camps, June 9-August 29 in Half Moon Bay. Pony Riding Camps/ Farm Camps at Pastorino's Farm in HMB Full Week Day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $500.00/wk Half-day Week Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $325.00/wk One-day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $125.00/day 1/2 Day One-day Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $85.00/day 1/2 Day Horse Ranch/Private Trail Ride - 9:00 -12:00 - $150.00/day One-time sibling discount: $20.00 Before/After Care: $10.00/hour 10% discount given for referrals! *Camp activities structured to age/level of each child **Camps are two or more children/sessoin Ages 3 to 12. www.friendlyponyparties.com. | |
| Unique kids day camp with rescue horses. Private horse rescue is offering a unique opportunity for kids (8-12). We'll be having two, week long, day camps starting July 21-July 25 and another July 28-August 1, 2008. We currently house 35 rescue horses, all different breeds, colors and ages. This is to open up a incredible chance to help rescued horses. Camp will include lunch and snacks, their own helper, arts and crafts and beginning English riding. They'll learn all about horses, tack, care and what they can do to help horses in need! www.fullcircleranch.org, fullcircleranchm@aol.com. | |
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Castle Rock Arabians Summer Camp! Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Daily. $525 per week, $100 deposit holds your reservation. Extended care available for late pickup. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from our Latte Deck. Bring your computer and use our wireless connection to work while you watch. There are still openings in the following weeks: June 16-20; June 23-27; June 30-July4; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-August 1; August 4-8; August 11-15; August 18-22; August 25-29; September 1-5 - By request we are conducting a camp for those not in school this week. Our camps offer a variety of opportunities for beginner and advanced riders. This is a great way to get your beginning child acquainted with a camp experience or for the more advanced rider to achieve a higher level of riding skills. It also satisfies the need for your child to have personal time with a horse. castlerockarabians.com/page/14mg3/Camp.html. |
| RANCHO DEL LAGO SUMMER CAMPS! Weekly camps start on the following Mondays: June 16th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 14th, July 28th, and August 11th. Come for one or more weeks! Rancho del Lago is celebrating our 10th anniversary this summer. We provide a small, friendly camp opportunity for children ages 6 to 12. We have gentle horses and Welsh ponies, which are appropriately sized for small riders. We teach a classical approach to riding—balanced seat and direct reining—which gives your child a basic training that applies to all types of riding. We have mounted lessons (2 per day), dismounted lessons on pony care, care for tack, grooming and nutrition. We do a trail ride, play games on horseback, and end the week with a fun show! We also have a relaxing lunch by the pond and do "horsy" arts and crafts! We have a lot of fun and many many repeat campers. Check out our website: www.rancho-del-lago.com/ . Email marie@rancho-del-lago.com. Or call 925-370-6439. | |
| Summer Camps at Sunrise Stables in the beautiful Napa Valley! The goal of our Day Camp Program is to give campers a fun-filled, safe equestrian experience as we explore the world of horses together. Each camp will have only 12 riders and early start times promise to provide plenty of riding time! New ground will be covered each session, so campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions. Early registration highly recommended! All of our camp programs are intended to be both incredibly fun and educational as well! Horse lovers between the ages of 6-12 are given their "own" horse for the session and learn horsemanship as well as riding skills. There is also time to spend splashing in the river, picking wild blackerries and making new friends! If you have any questions or would like a packet sent to you, please contact us via phone or email sunrisehorses10@aol.com. The dates for 2008 are as follows: Advanced Camp (open to Intermediate & Advanced riders only) June 16-21. Summer Session 1 - June 23-27. Summer Session 2 (3 Days Only) June 30- July 2 Summer Session 3 - July 14-18 Last Chance Camp - Aug 4 -8 | |
| Cevalo Horsemanship Camps June 16 through August 22, Join us for some summer fun at at Cevalo Riding Academy! Cevalo offers weekly day camps for new and experienced riders ages 6 and up. Sessions are normally limited to 6 riders and are staffed by an instructor, counselor, and one or more student assistants. (We can accommodate up to 8 riders for the intermediate sessions. Jump camp is taught by our head instructor and enrollment is at her discretion.) For more information, visit our website at www.cevaloridingacademy.org/cevalocamps.html. Too old for camp? Don't want to wait that long to start riding? Cevalo offers riding lessons year-round for both children and adults, 408-227-3529, www.cevaloridingacademy.org/ | |
| Horse Camp at Applecreek Farms, August 4-8. HORSE CAMP located in Castro Valley offers a fun filled environment for kids ages 6-15.THE KIDS WILL LEARN HOW TO RIDE OR IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. There will be crafts and riding everyday! Campers will learn: Basic horsemanship,horse saftey, grooming, tack-up and basic care for horses, as well as the anatomy of the horse, horse breeds, and other things such as shoeing. FOR ONLY $425 A WEEK. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9AM-3PM, WITH EARLY MORNING DROP OFF. Visit www.AppleCreekFarms.org for more information! | |
| Grizzly Peak Stables Horse Camp begins on August 4 for a one-week session. Camp is limited to six students with an experienced adult instructor and assistant. Camp is for riders of all levels and special attention will be paid to each rider’s level of experience. Each day begins with grooming and saddling, followed by small group rides in a lesson in the arena, and then each student also has an individual lesson on the lunge line. After riding the campers untack and groom their horses while learning and practicing essential barn chores. Instructors and guests will give talks and demos on horse-related topics. Kids who love to draw horses will have the chance to learn horse anatomy and drawing from live horse models. Summer camp sessions run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Located in the East Bay Hills just South of Tilden Regional Park. Please visit http://grizzlypeakstables.org/camps.htm for more information and registration forms. | |
| Blue Moon Riding School Horsemanship Camp. August 4-8 or August 11-15, 2008. Session runs from 10am - 3pm. Early drop-off can be arranged. For children ages 7-15 with or without previous riding experience. Every day you will have a one hour riding lesson. You will learn to groom, saddle, and handle horses on the ground. More advanced campers will study nutrition, shoeing and horse psychology. All campers will participate in an end of session horse show! Contact Cheryl Maloney at 650-726-9900 and see www.bluemoonridingschool.com/camps.html for more information. Half Moon Bay, CA. | |
| Horse-n-Around is offering our Summer Program again this year! June 25 - August 22. We offer a 3 day summer camp program as well as our weekly and weekend riding lesson program. Our summer program is offered in June, July and August. One session per month. Sign up with a friend for a summer session or our lesson program. Very limited space, register early. Visit our website for more information. Great summer recreation for the kids! WWW.Horse-n-Around.Biz or call (408) 694-7034 Send your kids outside to play! Watsonville. | |
| Pony Camp/ Horseback Riding Camp/ Farm Camp, June 6 - August 28. Full Week Day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $500.00/wk Half-day Week Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $325.00/wk One-day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $125.00/day 1/2 Day One-day Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $85.00/day 1/2 Day Horse Ranch/Private Trail Ride - 9:00 -12:00 - $150.00/day One-time sibling discount: $20.00 Before/After Care: $10.00/hour 10% discount given for referrals! *Camp activities structured to age/level of each child **Camps are two or more children/session Ages 3 to 12. Summer camps will be held at Pastorino Farms and Madonna Creek Ranch both in HMB off Highway 92. Register your child for camp or book your event now!! Email Terry at Ttenzing@aol.com or call (650) 738-0248. To view a magical "slide show" of our summer camps, please visit our website www.friendlyponyparty.com | |
| Pony Camps, Riding, Farm Animal Camps, June 9-August 29 in Half Moon Bay. Pony Riding Camps/ Farm Camps at Pastorino's Farm in HMB Full Week Day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $500.00/wk Half-day Week Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $325.00/wk One-day Camps: 9:00 - 4:00 - $125.00/day 1/2 Day One-day Camps: 9:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 4:00 - $85.00/day 1/2 Day Horse Ranch/Private Trail Ride - 9:00 -12:00 - $150.00/day One-time sibling discount: $20.00 Before/After Care: $10.00/hour 10% discount given for referrals! *Camp activities structured to age/level of each child **Camps are two or more children/sessoin Ages 3 to 12. www.friendlyponyparties.com. | |
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Castle Rock Arabians Summer Camp! Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Daily. $525 per week, $100 deposit holds your reservation. Extended care available for late pickup. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from our Latte Deck. Bring your computer and use our wireless connection to work while you watch. There are still openings in the following weeks: June 16-20; June 23-27; June 30-July4; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-August 1; August 4-8; August 11-15; August 18-22; August 25-29; September 1-5 - By request we are conducting a camp for those not in school this week. Our camps offer a variety of opportunities for beginner and advanced riders. This is a great way to get your beginning child acquainted with a camp experience or for the more advanced rider to achieve a higher level of riding skills. It also satisfies the need for your child to have personal time with a horse. castlerockarabians.com/page/14mg3/Camp.html. |
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North Gait Equestrian Center located on North Gate Rd. in Walnut Creek. www.northgait.com/index/mn30967/NORTH_GAIT_SUMMER_FUN_CAMPS. Specializing in small, intimate groups of kids, ages 5 and up, with most campers 9-16 years of age. 5-7 year olds have their own peewee camp session. Our goal is to give each child individual attention, and a real idea of what it means to own a horse. Each week our camp will focus on 10 to 12 children. Children will learn a variety of horsemanship skills: Everyone will have a great time (and come home dirty). We will maximize the time spent with the horses. The kids will learn how to ride a horse and depending on individual experience, training will be given accordingly. Kids will bring lunch each day, except Friday. Pizza, ice cream, and drinks will be provided. Everyday is snowcone day this hot summer. Camp runs June 18 through August 10 www.regonline.com/eventinfo.asp?EventId=93018. Pleasant Valley Kids Club - Day camp, summer camp & after school programs. Learn horsemanship skills; participate in equine activities. Adults welcome! Spring riding classes March 19 - June 1. Sign up now! Each summer Maplewood Stables offers one of the top horse camps in Reno, NV. The camp is a beginner's horsemanship day camp, covering grooming, parts of the horse, care of tack, and similar topics in addition to riding. Typical activities include lessons, grooming, stable management, horse care, along with a demonstration from the farrier, and a tour of the veternarian clinic. Swimming and arts & crafts are also part of the camp. The final day has a camp horse show and barbeque for the parents. Check us out at: www.mwstables.com Monte Vista Horsemanship (overnight) Camp is for boys and girls ages 10-16 who want to learn to ride and care for horses while enjoying a wonderful summer experience. Whether your child has never touched a horse or is a show ring winner, Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp will challenge and improve their riding ability. They will enjoy grooming and saddling, Riding Lessons, Horse Care, Trail Rides, Games, Archery, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Campfire Songs, Horse Show, New Friendships and lots of fun. Monte Vista Christian School and Equestrian Center is the site for our camp. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Monterey Bay area, the 100 acre, spacious and picturesque campus is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Along with an excellent horse facility which includes two arenas, two barns, numerous paddocks, a classroom and beautiful riding trails and a swimming pool. Campers will enjoy outdoor living in tent cabins adjacent to the equestrian facility. Weekly beginning June 24th and ending August 11th Visit our website at www.mvcs.org/equestrian for more information and camp registration or call 831-722-8178 xt 146, 831-246-2904 Coastside Horse Camp, Coastside Horse Camp is a small group summer riding camp on the coast. Ideal for children with some horse background who wish to enhance thier knowledge and skill level. Activities include learning basic horsemanship skills, horse maitenence and ground manners, how to lounge, a shoeing demonstration, and some horse related art projects. Camp runs from 9am-1pm, Monday thru Friday from June 18 to August 10. Price is $425.00 for the week. For registration or other questions please email BrookeAster@gmail.com or call 650-799-5810. Little Creek Ranch Pony Camp. June 11-August 31. Learn what it's like to care for your own pony, with emphasis on riding and safety. Open to all levels of riders ages 5-15. Located in a safe, sunny and peaceful setting just 6 miles south of Half Moon Bay. Come check us out April 21, from 11-3:00 at our open house with FREE PONY RIDES, PETTING ZOO and cookies and cupcakes! (weather permitting) . 650-726-2765, onecutekitti@aol.com, www.littlecreekhmb.com. Epona Farms offers camps weekly throughout the summer for Pee Wees, Beginners and advanced riders. Camps also available year round for kids on a non-traditional schedule. For dates, full information and sign up forms, please visit our website: www.eponafarms.com.Summer Horse Camp - Weekly Sessions All Summer ! June 18 - August 24 in Watsonville. Summer Horse Camp for children with sessions weekly through the summer. We offer an introduction to and exploration of horses to children. This is a discovery program designed to introduce children to the wonder and joy of horses and horseback riding. They will get an introduction to riding and develop a balanced, secure seat in the saddle. Children will learn about ranch and horse safety, equine behavior, care and feeding, and different equine activities. $375.00/week space limited! Horse-n-Around.biz, Horse-n-Around@pacbell.net, 694-7034 Apple Day Horse Camps at Willow Pond Ranch in Soquel, near Santa Cruz. The ranch works with beautiful, retrained rescued horses and hosts a Horsemanship and Youth Mentor center. We are just 2.8 miles from Soquel Village. The ranch is set in a peaceful little valley with green pastures, freshly painted green and white bards, abundant gardens horse sculptures and of course the pond complete with ducks and willows. "It is more than just "wonderful" - It is remarkable. It is remarkable the changes I see in myself and others when we begin, or continue, the horse experience at Willow Pond ranch. Self-confidence, self-respect, self-importance and self-pride, along with ranch experience and responsibility. Thank you so much!" T.L., Age 14. Day camps are 10 -3 Monday through Friday. More information available at http://willowpondranch.org/_wsn/page3.html. July 16-20, July 30 to August 3, August 6-10, August 13-17. e-mail sharonray@willowpondranch.org. (831) 477-7058Paddington Station English Riding Camps specializing in dressage and eventing. Good school horses for all levels. Residential 1 week Children's Camps and also Adult Camps offered , and also week-end camps. Friendly informal groups with an intensive riding program based on Pony Club principles, where fun and safety come first in an idyllic environment on 75 acres. dressage arena, cross country course and stadium jumping. Look at our website for further info . www.paddingtonstationriding.com or email hjohnson@pacific.net. Pali Overnight Adventures Horseback Riding Academy, situated in the beautiful picturesque mountains of Lake Arrowhead, California, offers horse enthusiasts 9-16 year old a chance to have their own horse for one, two or four weeks of overnight summer camp. Each morning campers will get daily semi-private lessons in either Western or English riding, go on trail rides into our thousands of acres of untouched wilderness and make friends for life. Each afternoon campers will have the option of spending more time with their horse or participating in our over 75 exciting other activities including, cooking, fashion design, water skiing, photography or arts and crafts to name a few. If you would like more information, please feel free to give us a call at 909-867-5743 or simply check us out on line at www.paliadventures.com.Horse-n-Around 2008 Summer Camp/Lesson Program in Watsonville. Horse-n-Around now accepting registrations for our summer camp and our lesson program. We offer a 3 day Summer Camp Program designed to introduce children to horsemanship and horseback riding or as an extension of our existing students. Students can register either for Summer Camp or our Summer Lesson Program. For more information please visit our website at WWW.Horse-n-Around.biz or call us at (408)694-7034. Great Gift Idea! Sign up with a friend! |
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