HORSE SUMMER CAMPS
We have camps suited for every horse-loving child ranging from 4 to 14 years of age; from beginner to experieced riders!
On Track Horsemanship meets experiemental education.
Karyn Choromanski; who has her masters in Experiential Learning and Developement from Plymonth State University; helped Kate Thomas, owner of On Track Horsemanship, design a program that brings the world of experiental education and the world of horsemanship together to engage participants in safe and unique opportunties that allow them to step outside of their comfort zones, make choices, and grow in a variety of ways. Karyn's philospy is that every child deserves the opportunity to explore their limitations and capabilities within a safe and supportive enviroment while challenging themselves to grow and achieve. She believes in allowing children to problem solve and learn through successes and failures while learning how to be effective communicators and members of a group in the hopes of facilitating personal growth and developement. Kate believes horses have a unique energy that allows participants to achieve their personal growth and goals in a way that horse-less activities cannot do. Kate believes horses are the key for participants to become successful and achieve their dreams because of the horses unique energy and presence that is soothing to the human soul.
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. ~ Winston Churchill.
A week of horse camp is a journey into the world of horsemanship for children ages 8 to 14. Students will learn how to catch, lead, tie, saddle, and ride their horse. Each child will be assigned to a horse according to their skill level. Participants will be engaged with different games and activities as we explore all of the different aspects of horsesmanship including, but not limited to: Behavior, Nutrition, Hoof Care, Conformation, Coat Color Genetics, Equestrian Sports, and Tack Termanology. Your child will learn responsibility and leadership through working with horses in a group environment. We play mounted and non-mounted games which are designed to encourage personal growth, problem solving skills, and team work. A daily routine will involve warming up their horse before riding lessons and mounted games; cooling the horses down after the ride; turning the horses out to pasture; and cleaning up after the horses (what a horse eats must come out!). Children will learn how each horse has their own personality and how we need to be good leaders so that the horse understands and respects us. Your child will learn when, where, and how to apply the appropriate amount of pressure to get the horse to do a specific command.
Camps are kept small to ensure each child gets one-on-one time with the instructor to improve their skills both on and off the horse. During the last day of camp parents are encourage to come watch their child demonstrate the skills that they have learned. Also on the last day of camp, we will have a fun pizza party!
Daily Camp Summary
First 30 minutes ~ Introduction, safety, and an equine topic through a fun, educational game.
Next 30 minutes ~ Groom and saddle horses. Review riding safety instructions.
Next 90 or so minutes ~ Riding Lesson & Mounted Games. Learn to walk, trot, halt, and maneuver obstacles or learn patterns. More advanced groups will also do some cantering.
Next 30 minutes ~ Cool down & unsaddle. Turn Horses out to Pasture.
Noon - Lunch and Memory Game (I.E. Equestrian Bingo, Memory, Charades, Pictionary and etc.)
Next 60 minutes - Riding Lesson, Mounted Games, Bareback Riding, or Trail Ride Each day slightly different, so they have variety!
Last 30 minutes of camp - Horse or Ranch activity: Ground work, cleaning tack or pens, repairing fence; or taking care of our little herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Each day is a different activity.
Friday - Last Day of Camp
First 60-90 minutes ~ Demonstration for parents. Watch your kids as they halter, groom, and saddle their horse. Watch them perform their riding routine and mounted games that they learned during camp. And don't forget to bring the camera!
Next 60-90 Minutes ~ Riding Lesson, mounted games, and Trail Ride.
Noon ~ PIZZA PARTY & Memory Game Test (Games to really test their memory from the whole week!)
Last 60 - 90 minutes of camp ~ Equine / Ranch Activity
We provide plain cheese pizza for the last day of camp. If your child has dairy allergies, please pack a lunch for your child.
DATES:
Remember, camps are small to ensure personalized instruction.Camps that are full will be marked "Full" next to the date.
Contact us to make sure your desired camp still has room prior to mailing your deposit, as we fill quickly!
We look forward to having your children join us for horse camp!
4-day Camps: Tuesday through Friday. Cost $TBD per child.
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| July | dates | time | Open |
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5-day Camps: Monday through Friday. Cost = $TBD per child.
July dates time Open
August dates time Open
Please make sure your child brings:
Helmets will be provided by us, or you can bring your own certified riding helmet.
If a camp is full, please check out our lesson page for private or group lessons with friends!
A $100 non-refundable deposit and the camp registration form is required to reserve your childs spot in camp.
The remaining balance is due 30 days before your childs scheduled camp date.
To sign up your child for camp:
Camp Registration and Release
For your convenience, payment (fees included) can be made by paypal or credit card.
KIDDY CAMPS
Kiddy Camps are for kids ages 4 through 7 who love horses. This camp is two days and a dream for the youngsters to get their horsey fix! They get to help catch their horse or pony, brush, and learn to ride their horse or pony. They will progress from being lead around the arena to steering their horse or pony all by themselves! Each camper will have a side-walker for safety, but they will feel so independant as they learn to navigate obsticles; play age appropriate mounted games; and go for trail rides. We have the best lesson horses to help your young child grow independent in the saddle. Join us for a fun two-day Kiddy camp for your youngsters!
Cost = $150 per child. 10% Discount for siblings.
KIDDY CAMP DATES:
| June | dates | time | Open |
| July | dates | time | Open |
| July | dates | time | Open |
| August | dates | time | Open |
A $75 non-refundable deposit and the camp registration form is required to sign your child up for camp.
The remaining balance of $75 is due 30 days before your childs scheduled camp date.
Please make sure your child brings:
To sign up your child for Kiddy Camp:
Camp Registration and Release
For your convenience, payment (fees included) can be made by paypal or credit card.
Don't forget to check out our "Photo Album" on the left hand side of the page for pictures of our previous summer camps!
OTH REGULATIONS:
- Payment for lessons are due at the time of the lesson. Payments not made by 7:00pm day of lesson shall encure a $40 late payment fee.
- Must pre-purchase package deals.
- ALL Packages expire 6 weeks after purchase date.
- To reschedule lessons, please notify us 48 hours in advance.
- Cancelation within 24 hours of scheduled lesson results in a $40 cancelation fee. This applies for private, group, or packaged lessons.
- No fee applies for weather related cancelations that are rescheduled within 7 days.
- During camp, we keep our student to instructor ratio small to ensure each student gets plenty of personalized instruction.
- Summer camp dates and times are subject to change.
- During summer camps, if the weather prohibits a full day, we try to reschedule on a Saturday or Monday nearest the camp.
- We do NOT offer refunds for weather related cancelations during camp weeks.
- Safety is our priority during camp. We move indoors during thunderstorms or inclement weather. We have equine literature and games for the rare indoor rainy days.
- Rescheduling of camps must be done 30 days prior to the start of camp and only if there is available space in another camp.
- Deposits for camp are non-refundable.
- The total balance of any of our summer camp programs are due 30 days prior to the start of your selected date of camp.
- Deposits for adult clinics are due 30 days prior to the start of a clinic.
- Deposits for adult clinics are non-refundable.
- Remainder of adult clinic fees are due 7 days prior to the start of a clinic.
- We accept credit cards ONLINE with a 3.5% service charge.
- We accept CASH and CHECK with no service charge!
- Sandles are NOT permitted around the horses; including spectators or parents of participants.
- Realease form must be signed to participate in equine activities.