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About the Summer Day Camp Program
Prerequisites
Camp Dates
Typical Daily Schedule
What to Bring to Day Camp
Cost
Sign-Up

About the 2008 Summer Day Camp Program

Weekly camp sessions run Monday - Friday from 9:30 - 3:30 from June through August.  Space is limited to 10 campers per week.

Each week emphasizes a certain "level" of rider.  Sue has designed a program consisting of five "Levels" in which the campers learn about proper horsemanship and develop their riding skills.  Every attempt will be made to place campers in sessions with others at similar levels.

On the first day of camp each camper receives a notebook containing all the information they need to learn in order to complete the level.  Throughout the week the campers practice and study the given skills.

Each camper is assigned a "horse of their own" for the week.  The camper is responsible for the general care of their horse such as grooming, tacking, bathing, watering, and preparing meals.  Stall cleaning is optional.

On Friday afternoon, the campers present to parents and relatives a riding "show" that they have designed to demonstrate what they learned during the week.  Following the show is a graduation ceremony for those campers who were able to complete the requirements of their level.

Campers wishing to stay after camp hours must have Sue's permission and should be working on the "earn-a-ride" program or assisting with other lessons.

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Prerequisites

Sue recommends that each camper take at least two private lessons prior to attending day camp.  This enables her to get to know the camper and to make sure the camper is comfortable around horses before being put into a group situation.

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2008 Camp Dates

July

Week 1: June 30- July 4
Week 2: July 7-11
Week 3: July 14-18
Week 4: July 21-25

August

Week 5: July 28 - August 1
Week 6: August 4 - 8
Week 7: August 11 - 15
Week 8: August 18 - 22

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Typical Daily Schedule

The schedule for a camp day typically consists of:

bullet 9:30 - 10:00: Arrival and camper "pow-wow" to discuss ideas for the day
bullet 10:30 - 12:30: Grooming, tacking, and preparing for morning ride
bullet 1:00 - 2:00: Lunch plus Arts and Crafts
bullet 2:00 - 3:15: Afternoon ride (riding activity of camper's choice - trail ride, bareback, games, etc.)
bullet 3:30: Pick up

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What to Bring to Day Camp

Recommendations of what to bring to camp every day:

bullet Level Book
bullet Pen or Pencil
bullet Lunch, drinks, and snacks (a refrigerator and microwave are available for use) - Cold sodas for sale for $.50 each
bullet Change of clothes, rain gear
bullet Sunscreen

Proper footwear must be worn at all times.  No open toed shoes!

All riders must be outfitted with riding boots and riding helmets (helmets provided and for sale).

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Cost

bullet $350 per week or $80 per day
bullet $375 per week if registered after June 1

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Sign-Up

To sign-up for camp, fill out the form and mail it to the indicated address (Adobe Reader required).

If you have any further questions or would just like to talk to Sue directly please don't hesitate to call.

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