A Typical Day At Summer Camp
Little Britches Camp (9am-Noon)
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Our Camp day starts with staff, horse, and camper introductions. Then we have a short horse safety talk that includes a how to safely walk around the horses demo. Campers are assigned a horse.
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We groom and tack the horses as a group.
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Riding/Craft stations. We will split into 2 groups. One group will ride while the other group does a craft.
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Groups will work together to untack and care for the horses.
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Group activity, each day will be different. Visit the farm animals, paint the horses, make horse treats, bathe horses, etc.
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Remember our Little Britches Campers must attend camp with an adult who is able to participate in all of the camp activities.
Horse Camp (9am-3pm)
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Our Camp day starts with staff, horse, and camper introductions. Then we have a short horse safety talk that includes a how to safely walk around the horses demo. Campers are assigned a horse for the week.
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We groom and tack the horses as a group.
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Riding/Craft stations. We will split into 2 groups. One group will ride while the other group does a craft.
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Groups will work together to untack and care for the horses.
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Feed horses lunch and we eat lunch
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Horse 101- Hands-on learning about horses and their care
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Grooming & Tacking for afternoon ride
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Fun Rides (bareback, trail ride on playground, free time ride)/Stations (finishing crafts, games, visiting farm animals, etc.)
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Wednesday afternoon will be spent at our lake swimming with the horses and playing water games. Thursday afternoon will be our Camp Horse Show.
Barnyard Camp (9am-3pm)
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Our Camp day starts with staff, horse, and camper introductions. Then we have a short horse safety talk that includes a how to safely walk around the horses demo. Campers are assigned a horse for the week.
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We groom and tack the horses as a group.
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Riding/Craft stations. We will split into 2 groups. One group will ride while the other group does a craft.
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Groups will work together to untack and care for the horses.
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Feed horses lunch and we eat lunch
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Goat and farm animal introductions. Bottle feed baby goats. Campers will be assigned a goat for the week.
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Teach the goats how to do the obstacle course. Practice time!
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Each day will be a different farm activity. Learn to milk the goats, goat yoga, care for chicks, collect eggs, etc.
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Wednesday afternoon will be spent at our lake fishing and playing water games. Thursday afternoon will be our Camp Horse & Goat Show.
All the details of Summer Camps at Blue Heron Riding Academy. Check out camp sessions, dates, and register for camp.
We understand that your schedule may not work with our 9am-3pm Camp Day. This year we are happy to offer Extended Care!
Have questions about our Summer Camps? Check out our FAQ.
What past Campers have to say about Summer Camps at Blue Heron Riding Academy-
"Little Britches Camp was great! My daughter had the best 4 days ever! Jill and Curtis are top notch. They both have so much knowledge to share. All the activities kept my daughter engaged and she loved every second of it!"
- Jessica B.
"My daughter who is 10 attended the Summer Camp. She absolutely loved it, and she was excited about going back. We are definitely going to be returning customers. Highly recommend."
- Shannan D.
"Wonderful experience!! We would do it again in a minute!"
- Jamie E.
