The Woods Summer Equine Camp
Registration is now open!
Equestrian camps are back for Summer 2025! Please review the details of each camp to ensure that you are registering your child for the correct one. Space is limited.
5-Day Camps
Week One Camp – June 2-6, 2025
Equestrian Camp for Beginners
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. – 3 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 3:15 p.m. pickup) Monday – Thursday
- 9 a.m. – Noon EST Friday
- Lunch is included
- Cost: $350
Week Two Camp – June 16-20, 2025
Equestrian Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Riders
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 who 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. – 3 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 3:15 p.m. pickup) Monday -Thursday
- 9 a.m. – Noon EST Friday
- Lunch is included
- Cost: $400
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. – 3 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 3:15 p.m. pickup) Monday -Thursday
- 9 a.m. – Noon EST Friday
- Lunch is included
- Cost: $400
2-Day Camp
July 9-10, 2025
Equestrian Camp for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Riders
Day camp designed for ages 5 +
A shortened version of our 5-day camp designed for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Riders.
Beginner: 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 Beginner Riders.
Intermediate: For 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.
Advanced: 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. – 3 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 3:15 p.m. pickup)
- Lunch Included
- Cost: $300
1-Day Camp
June 25, 2025 or July 16, 2025
Equestrian Camp for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Riders
Day camp designed for ages 5 +
A shortened version of our 5-day camp designed for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Riders.
Beginner: 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 Beginner Riders.
Intermediate: For 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.
Advanced: 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. – 3 p.m. EST (8:45 a.m. arrival, 3:15 p.m. pickup)
- Lunch Included
- Cost: $150
Camp Instructors
Director of Agricultural Operations
Instructor of Equine, Head Equestrian Teams Coach
If you have any questions regarding Summer Camp at The Woods, please contact Alexis Cobb at Alexis.Cobb2@smwc.edu