| Horses for Hope Summer Camp |
| Our 2010 Summer camps are all full at this time - if you wish to be place on a waiting list in case someone cancels please e-mail and let us know which week you are interested in. With such a high demand for our summer camps we may add another week or two - if we do add more weeks we will send notice to all those on our waiting list before publishing the added weeks. |
| TRACK-OUT & SUMMER CAMP 2010
Horses for Hope will be holding ½ day horse camp on the following weeks: Home Schoolers are welcome too!! June 14-18 (traditional & track 1) ($150 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) (FULL) June 28-Jul 2 (traditional & track 1) ($150 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) (FULL) July 12-16 (traditional & track 4) Jumping Camp!! ($225 - 8:30– 3:30) (FULL) July 26-30 (traditional & track 4) ($150 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) (FULL) August 9-13 (traditional & track 3) ($150 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) (FULL) August 23-27 (track 2) ($150 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) (FULL) Camp will run from 8-12 (8:30-3:30 for the jumping camp) and the campers will ride every day (weather permitting) as well as activities with our miniature horses, crafts and games. The ages are for all school aged children 7 and up - the cost will be $150/week (or $225 for the jumping camp). Our facility is located in southern Wake County at 2909 Banks Rd, Raleigh NC 27603 Please send an e-mail today to reserve your spot – please specify which week you desire and whether your child has had prior riding experience. Send your e-mail to gwen@horsesforhope.org and put Summer Camp in your subject line – class is limited to 5 campers and it will fill up fast so don’t wait! Campers will be taught safety around horses, basic horse care, how to care for equipment used, horse behavior, breeds, markings, colors and more. All days are subject to be changed depending on weather and events. Campers must be at least 7 years old. Camp will run from 8:00 – 12:00 or 8:30 – 3:30. A typical camp day (for the 8-12 camps) will be as follows: 7:45-8:00 Campers arrive 8:00-8:30 Groom horses and tack up for riding. 8:30-9:45 Ride–trail ride on Tuesday and Thursday–horse games on Friday 9:45-10:15 Cool down and clean up horses - clean and put up tack 10:15-10:30 Break and snack time 10:30-11:15 Crafts and learning about horses 11:15-12:00 Fun with the Mini’s - horse grooming, conditioning & jumping 12:00-12:15 Campers go home On rainy days we will do games, arts & crafts and watch horsey movies. Campers are expected to arrive at camp in long pants (jeans or riding pants) and boots with heels (suitable for riding), Campers should expect to get dirty – so they will need to bring an extra change of clothes, shorts, and tennis shoes. Please also bring bug spray and sunscreen as needed. Cost of camp will be $150 per week or $225 for the jumping camp (includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee). Registration fee is due by May 17, 2010. The balance will be due by the start of the first day of camp. Parents of campers must complete and return all forms prior to the camper arriving on the first day. Camp will be limited – campers will be accepted on a first come first serve basis – registration and forms can be mailed to 3213 Banks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 or you can drop it by the barn in the evenings when a Horses for Hope representative is present. |