Summer Camps
Summer Fun for Horse Kids
Kids are invited to join us for a fun and engaging day camp centered all around horses. Daily camp activities will include a full length riding lesson, horsemanship skills, arts and crafts, visits from equine industry members, water play, and more. Kids will develop relationships with other campers and horses throughout their time at camp, and will be encouraged to grow as young horsemen and women.
Session 1: June 16-20, 9:00-1:30
Session 2: July 7-11, 9:00-1:30
Session 3: July 21-25, 9:00-1:30
$650/Week or $1700 for all three weeks
Discounts available for partial day with code NOON (kids 5-7 with 12:00 pickup) or siblings with code SIBLING
What does a typical day look like?
9:00 Campers arrive, Welcome Circle
9:30 Group 1 Riding Lesson, Other Groups do an Activity
10:30 Group 2 Riding Lesson, Other Groups do an Activity
11:30 Lunch Break in the Shade
12:00 Kids 7 and under go home, Games and Water Play for older campers
1:00 Closing Circle
1:30 Pick Up
Non-Riding Activities:
Daily Horsemanship Activity
Painting Ponies
Lucky Horse Shoe Crafts
Model Horse Show
Scavenger Hunt
Barn Chores
FAQs
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Yes, every camper will have a daily full length riding lesson in groups with similarly experienced students. We find that this consistency helps kids grow as riders in an exponential way that regular riding lessons can’t simulate.
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Our lesson programs and camps are based on a holistic perspective of horsemanship that focuses on horse care, behavior, and safety in addition to mounted lessons. This helps kids learn about caring for others, developing strong boundaries, nurturing skills, and more valuable life lessons that horses have to offer.
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All levels of student are welcome, from brand new first timers to advanced equestrians.
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We ask that kids wear at a minimum long pants, boots, and sun protective shirts. Hats are encouraged. We also ask all kids to bring their own snacks, lunch, and water. We have helmets to loan, but if kids have their own they are encouraged to bring this as well.
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Ojai summers get very hot. We keep campers cool by wrapping up by 1:30 every day to get them home before the heat of the day. We also plan all high energy activities like riding lessons first thing in the morning. We have spray bottles, cooling towels, and misters available for kids to cool off with.
Sign Up
We have very limited space for Summer Camp. Registration automatically closes when camp is full. Please sign up here.