Every day camp includes a horseback riding lesson and a lesson in horse theory covering everything from proper horsemanship to horse care and feeding. Also, every day we do a horsey related craft and spend some time playing games.
The following is list of the camp days and spots remaining.
- Week 1: July 5 - July 9 *Full!!!* (11yr to 16yr)
- Week 2: July 12 - July 16 *Full!!!*
- Week 3: July 19 - July 23 *Full!!*
- Week 4: July 26 - July 30 *Full !!*
- Week 5: Aug 3 - Aug 6 (Short week) *Full!!!*
- Week 6: Aug 9 - Aug 13 *1*
- Week 7: Aug 16 - Aug 20 *1* (11yr to 16yr)
- Week 8: Aug 23 - Aug 27 *7*
- Week 9: Aug 30 - Sept 3 *8*
- Week 2: July 12 - July 16 *Full!!!*
Last updated Aug 1st
The cost of camp is $300 a week, including HST. The short week is due to the civic holliday. The cost for the four days is $255 including HST.
We have a limited spaces available so please register soon to assure your spot in camp.
New Policy:We are setting up a new helmet program. No more sharing! This means that we will still have free helmets available for use during the week at camp. The difference will be a $30 deposit required for the helmet. The child will have their name on their helmet and they will be responsible for that helmet for the whole week. If the helmet is returned at the end of the week in the same condition, their deposit will be returned in full. Or they can defer their fee to pay off their tuck shop tab.
Registration Form
Please fill it in and send to us with a $125 deposit per week registered. The remaining balance is due the week prior to the beginning of camp.
You want your child to have a fun and exciting camp experience that you can feel comfortable about as well. Conestogo River Horseback Adventures pleases both parents and kids with a fun-filled daily itinerary and a dedication to safety.
Days are organized to give children a well-rounded equine education that includes hands-on horse care, stable activities and English and Western riding. Our counselors are experienced in teaching children the joy of learning in a safe environment that emphasizes cooperation and respect. Our head riding instructors are accomplished riders and teachers, and have years of experience in the equine field.
Daily riding is a favourite part of each camper's experience. Children receive individual attention aimed at their personal ability level, and also participate in group rides where they learn by watching and helping others. During horseback riding, staff to camper ratio is 1:5, to allow for individual attention and instruction. As well as one hour of riding each day, campers groom and saddle their own horse each day, to allow for more bonding time with their equine friend. Horse theory is also taught daily, with topics such as what horses eat, how to tell if a horse is sick, and how to look after your own horse.
The staff at Conestogo River Horseback Adventures will show your child the unique and beautiful relationship between horse and rider. We strive to give children the confidence and self-esteem that comes from riding and handling horses and ponies with thoughtfulness and respect.
To complement our schedule of horsemanship and riding lessons, children will be given the opportunity to express themselves creatively through arts & crafts time, and will enjoy games, scavenger hunts and nature hikes as a chance to just relax.
« Crafts are a much loved part of every day, and range from friendship bracelets to share with new camp friends, photo frames with a picture of your favourite horse, stamps, fun foam, leather crafts, the sky is the limit! Supplies are included in the camp fee.
« Game days feature both on and off horse games to keep children interested and entertained. Children participate in games such as Red Light, Green Light and obstacle courses that get more challenging as the week goes on.
Any person under the age of 18 is not permitted on a horse without proper certified headgear! Helmets are provided by Conestogo River Horseback Adventures, but children must supply their own footwear with a 1/2 to 1 inch heel like a hiking boot or rubber boot, and proper riding pants or jeans for riding. No sandals please! Only closed-toe footwear permitted to protect little feet! Children are never left unsupervised with horses and precautions are taken to make sure everyone has fun without getting hurt!
We're always looking for volunteers to help us out around the farm and especially with camp. Duties would include helping the children groom and tack their horses and assisting the instructor during camp lessons. You must be 15 years old or older and have some experience handling horses.
Don't have any horse experience but want to learn? We also need volunteers to help with other camp activities and other farm chores.
Give us a call and join our team of horse crazy people
(519) 888-6503
