Horse & Ranch Summer Camp

Description

At Sagehill Stables, we offer safe and fun riding camp experiences that combine a love for horses, animals and the outdoors. Opportunities for kids to connect with farm life and animals is becoming more rare, which is why we have designed our day camps to provide horse riding lessons, learning horse and animal care, playing outdoor games and activities and getting crafty. Our experienced coaches and staff team are here to facilitate a positive learning environment and tailor the activities to the group. Who: Beginner Riders, Post-Introductory, Novice & Intermediate level students Ages: 6 to 13 ​Dates: Weekly sessions in the months of July & August Students will be split into groups for certain activities based on horse experience levels. More advanced students will learn more horse theory and have more advanced riding lessons, while beginner students will do crafts and beginner lessons! Drop-In Camp Days may be available Ranch & Equestrian Activities Depending on experience level, day camps will include: Horse safety Horse health & welfare One daily group riding lesson learn riding basics or improve skills, try new disciplines, riders become stronger, fitter equestrians flat, jumping, dressage, western riding and/or trail rides depending on skill level max 5 students per riding groups, grouped according to skill level outside riding lessons weather dependent​ NEW! Hay ride and learn to drive lesson NEW! Trail ride for students 10+ Stable management - help with barn chores & tack maintenance NEW Farm animal encounters (bunnies, goats, calves, kittens and more!) Hotdog & Marshmallow roast every Friday at the Fire Pit (Lunch included on Fridays - hotdogs, drink, chips and marshmallows!) Equine assisted learning activities to work on communication skills, team building, confidence building & empathy Grooming, bathing, groundwork, horse games Horse crafts (i.e. paint horseshoes, create posters, make t-shirts)​ Learn about the 3-Sisters of Agriculture and our 3-Sisters Ojibwe Spirit Horses Fun games and outdoor activities Summer Ranch & Equestrian Development Camp Offered weeks* of: July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 August 4 (4 day week) August 10 August 17 August 24 *All camp weeks are 5 days except the week of August 4th which is 4 days. ​Rates: $100/day + GST ​Drop-Off/Pick-Up: ​Camp activities run from 9am to 4:30pm daily Drop-off as early as 8am, pick-up by 5:30pm ​​Lunch included on Fridays! (see notes above) Early Bird Special - register before April 1st to enjoy $10/day off your final camp invoice! Multiple Week Discount - register for more than 1 week OR more than one child per family and enjoy $10/day off all your camp weeks! $150 deposit required to book your spot. Remaining fees due on the first day of camp (invoices will be sent close to your registered camp day) and can be paid via e-transfer or cheque.