Summer Riding Camp
For an enjoyable, safe, fun-filled summer experience, sign up for summer camp at Crystal Valley Ranch. Boys and girls (ages 6 to 16) are invited to join us for a day or an overnight camp experience.
Each year, Crystal Valley Ranch hosts five weeks of summer riding camp with a program that is tailored to interweave daily activities into the rural lifestyle of the ranch. Three campers per counselor and limited enrollment allows campers more individual attention in a safe, relaxed family-styled atmosphere.
Our goal is to ensure that all campers have a comfortable enjoyable and memorable experience while promoting the love of horseback riding, fostering a spirit of cooperation with others, and inspiring self-confidence. Adequate leisure time is interspersed with horsemanship duties and activities for a pleasurable balance between structure and individual exploration.
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Camp Information
Horse Camp Dates for 2008:
Week 1: To be determined.
Week 2: To be determined.
Limited to 20 campers - call for details. Campers arrive early Monday morning and depart on Friday evening. Arrangements for early arrivals and late departures may also be scheduled in advance.
Registration Form (pdf format) or call, 304-822-7444, for more information.
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Tuition: Tuition for each day camp session is $500.00.
Overnight camp is $900.00 per session.
If paid in full by May 1st, you may deduct a discount of $50.00 per session. Tuition must be paid in fully by May 15th to guarantee placement. Space is limited to 20 overnight campers and is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those signing up for more than one camp will receive an additional $25.00 discount on each session. Campers who choose to bring their own horse add $100.00 per session for feed and boarding.
(* Footnote: Prices subject to change. Please call to verify. Thank you.)
Clothing to Bring: When you register, you will be sent a welcome package that contains a detailed list on what to bring with you to camp. Each camper will need to bring clothes suitable for riding (long pants), hard hat, hard-soled shoes for riding, swim suit, towel, tennis shoes, and cool, comfortable clothes to wear for activities other than riding. |
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Daily Activities
Horse Care and Preparation: as horsemanship extends beyond just riding, campers will learn how to care for their mounts, including grooming, tacking and untacking, horse care and theory. We stress the importance of good behavior, good health care habits, diet and exercise, and training in the overall well being of horse and human alike.
Riding Lessons: group lessons for beginning to advanced riders are held for two hours each day.
Leisure Sports: campers will enjoy a wide array of activities in a non-competitive setting, including archery, fishing, swimming, hiking, games and more.
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Testimonials: I'm writing to thank you for the special care that you gave our daughter and her friend during their stay at your summer camp. Both "city girls" were on their first extended trip away from home and you handled it beautifully. Your individual attention, the gentle horses, the friends they made, and the beautiful surroundings created an excellent experience. The girls are already talking about next summer--we will be back! - - Albert and Eva Greenwood, Longbranch, NJ
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