Traditional Day Camps
Campers will participate in a weeklong variety of activities that will encourage them to explore and appreciate the outdoors in a biblically informed way. Programs can include a time of wilderness education, map reading/orienteering, games, gardening, fishing, archery, and horse riding/training. Riding classes incorporate patience, emotional control, and learning how to communicate with a horse without the use of force or intimidation. We teach respectful boundaries with horses; how to keep an animal out of your space while improving leadership and love. A period of Bible instruction and reflection is included to encourage the campers to enjoy a daily walk with Christ and appreciation of his word. A climbing wall, paddleboats, a planned zip-line and giant swing, or exploring our woods provide an outlet for excess energy in a non-harmful way. See schedule for Camp availability. Ages 8-14
Horse Day Camps
Campers will enjoy extended time working with the horses and our trainers. Many facets of horse care are covered to include:
barn and pasture maintenance, daily health checks, proper feeding and conditioning of horses, ground-work, riding and driving.
Natural riding--using the entire body to steer, stop, and start a horse using an understanding of the horse's mind to communicate
in a way it understands. There will be demonstrations of different equestrian disciplines (reining, saddle seat, dressage, driving,
ground manners). During break times, campers will have bible-based devotionals and a time to experience some of the other facilities
at camp. See schedule for Camp availability. Ages 10-15
Especially for Horse Lovers
Equine Prep School
is where students will learn the overall care of the horse, how to tack, groom, ground work and safety.
Equine Academy
is a progression from Equine Prep. This program is for the serious horse lover. At the end of the program you have the opportunity to be tested for certification.
Equine Prep School and Equine Academy
programs all integrate "Natural Horsemanship": the philosophy of working and communicating with the horses by appealing to their instincts and herd mentality. We treat and respect our horses as intelligent creatures that God has made.
