Camp 2008

Come join Southern Oaks Farm for a summer of riding. Learn the basics of owning a horse and having fun while doing it.

Camp Southern Oaks accepts children ages 6 to 16. No prior riding experience is necessary. Children are divided into groups based on their riding skill level. Beginners receive a good foundation from which to continue their riding experience, and more advanced riders have the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge.

Campers are assigned their own horse for the week. Campers learn to be responsible for the daily care, grooming, and feeding of "their horse." Campers receive a daily English riding lesson, along with lessons on veterinary care, safety, horse show preparation, and other equine-related topics.

Camp horses are well-schooled animals that are used in our year-round lesson program. Stabling may be arranged for those who own their own horse. When not involved in a hands-on horse activity, children participate in arts and crafts, and games relating to the horse, such as a scavenger hunt and grooming contests.

Children should bring a sack lunch and a personal water jug. Proper attire includes long pants or riding breeches, and boots with low heel. Riding helmets are supplied for those who do not have their own.

Costs and Times

The dates and rates are as follows:

• June 9 - June 13   $380
• June 24 - June 27   $325
• August 11 - August 15   $380

Sessions run 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The balance is due 10 days before the first day of camp. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your child's enrollment.

Each session must have a minimum of 4 campers to hold the session.

Summer Camp Dates

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