All Equine Camp spots are filled. Registration is closed for 2023.
Equestrian camps are back for Summer 2023! Please review the details of each camp to ensure that you are registering your child for the correct one. Space is limited.
Week One Camp – June 12-16, 2023
Equestrian Camp for Beginners
20 spots available
Day camp for girls and boys entering grades 2-10
Learn all about horses, including safe practices when handling horses, as well as how to bridle and halter correctly, lead, ride, groom and care for a horse. Horses are provided for this beginner equestrian camp.
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 4:15 p.m. pickup)
- Lunch is included
- Cost: $300
Week Two Camp – June 19-23, 2023
Equestrian Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Riders
30 spots available (15 Western & 15 Hunt Seat*)
INTERMEDIATE RIDERS
Day camp for girls and boys entering grades 3-12
*Choose between Western or Hunt Seat on the registration.
To be admitted into this camp, new riders must submit a 3-minute video of their riding skills to be reviewed by the camp instructors.
Returning campers do not need to submit a video.
For the youth riders that are looking to hone their western or hunt seat equine skills. Campers must feel comfortable with their riding techniques and work to elevate their form. The camper must know how to saddle and mount the horse without assistance, as well as walk, trot and canter.
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 4:15 p.m. pickup)
- Lunch is included
- Cost: $300
ADVANCED RIDERS
Day camp for girls and boys entering grades 3-12
*Choose between Western or Hunt Seat on the registration.
Receive one-on-one instruction in western or hunt seat riding, troubleshoot areas for improvement, get ready for show season, learn a number of different aspects of the equine industry and learn the importance of form to function for horse owners. Campers must bring their own horse for this advanced rider camp.
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 4:15 p.m. pickup)
- Lunch is included
- Cost: $350
Camp Instructors
Sara Schulz, M.Ed.
Lecturer of Equine Studies, Assistant Equestrian Coach
Angie McMillin
Director of Agricultural Operations
If you have any questions regarding Summer Camp at The Woods, please contact conferences and events.