Camps & Parties
Promise Acres Summer Day Camp!
Summer camp now offered to boys and girls ages 6 and up for students with no riding experience as well as beginner to advanced riders. Students are divided into groups with each camp based on their experience and riding ability. Campers will have 2 riding lessons per day and will be taught horse safety and care and learn the proper methods for grooming, tacking, leading and mounting. Students will learn the gaits important to English or Western riding, proper position and balance. Emphasis is placed on establishing a balanced and secure seat, instilling confidence and laying a foundation for further development. Sign up for multiple weeks for best advancement. The fun and companionship students experience while being with the horses they love is unforgettable. Things campers need: 1. Riding Helmet (statelinetack.com) or bike helmet 2. Boots and Sandals 3. Long pants/jeans 4. Swimsuit 5. Towel 6. Sunscreen 7. Sacked Lunch & Snack 8. Water Bottle 9. Change of clothes/shorts. We will not be swimming in any ponds or pools this year. We do have water activities (water ballons, water slides and the horse wash!)
2010 SESSION DATES (Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm):
1 week session: June 7th – 11th (This session is full, other weeks still available for now)
1 week session: June 14th – 18th
1 week session: June 21st – 25th
1 week session: July 5th – 9th
1 week session: July 12th – 16th
1 week session: July 19th – July 23rd
2010 SUMMER CAMP PRICES (priced in sessions):
Enroll for 1 week – $250
Enroll for 2 weeks – $400
Before and After care $10 per hour*
*Before care begins at 7am
*After care from 4pm till 6pm
$75 deposit required to hold campers spot for each session. Call or email Wendy for registration forms.
Our “Pony Parties” are perfect for Special Occations, Birthday Parties, Class Field Trips or even just a ‘Fun Get Together’ among family & friends. We use wonderful, calm and patient horses and ponies that people of all ages and sizes can learn the joys of riding! You can customize your Pony Party however you like with games, themes, picnics, BBQs and decorations. Catering is available or you can bring your own food. Concessions area available with many outlets and a fridge and freezer for all you ‘potluck needs’.
There is plenty of room and fun for the whole gang. Lovely areas for picnics. Ample seating and tables next to the riding arena. PA system and choice of music available or bring your own.
BASIC PONY PARTY INCLUDES
2 hours use of facility
Many surprizes for guest of honor
Games/Crafts
Group Riding Lesson*
*During Group Riding Lesson each rider will learn proper methods in grooming, tacking and riding the horse. Choice of English or Western Riding. You or your guest may arrive at Promise Acres Equestrian Center a “city slicker”, but you are leaving here a horseman!
BASIC PONY PARTY PRICES
$20 per rider ($100 minimum)
Special rates for schools and church groups.
All riders must sign riding release form.
Contact Wendy for more info. (918)809-6755.