Our Camp Experience

OVERVIEW

Our camps give children of all ages the opportunity to learn about farm life and all things horses. Our goal is for each camper to have fun and safely learn about being on a farm, feeding and taking care of  different kinds of farm animals, and of course  understanding the fundamentals of caring for and riding horses.

AGES

Children from as young as five can come to our camps. We have horses and ponies of all sizes!  We believe that no child is too young to start to gain respect for the natural world.

ACTIVITIES

-how to be around a herd of horses

-catching/haltering, leading horses

-horses teeth and feet

-steering/learning about bridle, bits, and reins

-horse nutrition 

-riding in and steering a cart being pulled by a Shetland pony 

-learn about tack and how to saddle a horse 

-farm equipment and horse trailers 

-fundamentals of horseback riding

-swimming across the pond on horseback 

-creating enrichment activities for the farm animals to enjoy 

Campers will work with horses daily and riding will occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Riding activities 

include: riding in the arena, playing games, trail rides, and swimming across the pond on horseback. 

CLOTHES/ EQUIPMENT

We provide drinking water at all times. Children should bring lunch and snacks with them, as well as a refillable water bottle and any other drinks.

No special clothing or equipment is required. Jeans and sneakers are fine, but riding boots are preferable, if possible. We provide (and require the use of) riding helmets, although children are welcome to bring their horse back riding helmet.

COST

Our week-long camps typically run for five days, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 2pm and cost a week for beginner camps, and a week for intermediate or advanced camps. We also run day camps at per day, for 8am to 2pm, on those occasional holidays, teacher work days, etc. that occur during the school year. (Intermediate/advanced camps are per day, but are generally only offered during the summer.)

Care after 2pm or before 8am is available at per hour to help you with drop-off/ pick-up times. (Prior arrangement is required.)

If there's any day or any week when you want your child to come to camp, let us know! We are very open to adding additional camps throughout the year as needed. And as a convenience for parents who need to know they have a place for their child on such days, we guarantee we will not cancel camp for lack of campers or bad weather. We will run the camp even if there's only one camper planning to come!

For multi-day camps: A non refundable deposit is required to reserve a place; balance due 4 weeks before start of camp.

For one-day camps: The fee is due at the start of camp.

After-camp care: per hour and prior notification required.

For all camps the deposit and balance payments are non-refundable.

See our Pricing page for more information.

Camp weeks #1-4 are open to ages 5 and up. No experience required. Campers will be split into groups based on age and experience level. Riding portions will most likely be at a walk only.

Daily schedule and times are estimates. Schedule is subject to change based on weather and campers abilities.

Monday:

8-8:15am: drop off

8:15-9:15am: feeding animals

9:15-9:45am: snack time for campers.

9:45am-11am: learn how to lead, give a treat properly, and quick release knot.

11am-11:45am: learn how to steer using partners and practice steering each other around.

11:45am-12:30pm: lunch

12:30pm-2pm: ride in the cart and practice steering the cart

2pm: pick up

Tuesday:

8-8:15am: drop off

8:15-9:15am: feeding animals

9:15-9:45am: snack time for campers.

9:45am- 10:15am: review on leading and quick release knot

10:15am-10:45am:  learn and practice how to sit/balance/get on/off on a horse using barrels

10:45 am-12 pm: One group will ride horses and the other will do chores and then they will swap.

12-12:45pm: lunch

12:45pm-1:45pm: change and go swimming in the pond

1:45pm-2pm: change back

2pm: pick up

Wednesday:

8-8:15am: drop off

8:15-9:15am: feeding animals

9:15-9:45am: snack time for campers.

9:45am-10:15am: learn some basic stretches and exercises that help keep our bodies relaxed and strong for riding

10:15am-10:30am: quick review on brushes, quick release knot, leading, and steering

10:30am-11:45am: One group will ride horses and the other will do chores and then they will swap.

11:45am-12:30pm: lunch

12:30pm-1:45pm: play games

2pm: pick up

Thursday:

8-8:15am: drop off

8:15-9:15am: feeding animals

9:15-9:45am: snack time for campers.

9:45am-11am: One group will ride horses and the other will do chores and then they will swap.

11am- 11:45am: learn about horses teeth and feet (or other animal related topics)

11:45am-12:30pm: lunch

12:30pm-2pm: make enrichment activities for the animals

2pm: pick up

Friday:

8-8:15am: drop off

8:15-9:15am: feeding animals

9:15-9:45am: snack time for campers.

9:45am-11am: One group will ride horses and the other will do chores and then they will swap.

11am-11:45am: play games

11:45am-12:45pm: lunch

12:30pm-1:45pm: change and swim across the pond with the horses. Parents can come watch the kids riding the horses across the pond. Parents need to be here by 12:45pm at the latest.

1:45pm-2pm: change back

2pm: pick up

Potential chores: scoop poop, sweep barn, clean brushes, clean saddles/bridles, pick up rocks on ring, fill hay nets/baskets, clean chicken coops, paint jump poles, get hay for bunnies, etc.

After care is available Monday through Thursday until 4pm. It is $15/hour/child.

There is a $100 non refundable deposit per child required to hold the spot. It is due within 10 days of you signing your child up.

The non refundable balance payment is due one month from the start of camp. 

Text me at 919-229-9772 or email me at fun@easihorse.com to sign up!