RIDING ADVENTURE CAMP!
Beginner - August 7-12, 2027
Riding Adventure Camp is for girls who have completed 6th-8th grades and will teach campers the entry level skills and knowledge of horsemanship. Riding Adventure campers stay together in a cabin and each session is limited to a maximum of eight campers. Each morning is devoted to learning about and riding horses, both in the classroom and through hands-on learning. Riding Adventure campers will have a Bible Time together in the afternoon, and then are merged with the larger camp session in progress for afternoon free time activities and evening activities including the evening Chapel session.
All campers should come equipped with a couple of pairs of denim jeans (that can get dirty) along with a riding boot or closed toed shoe/boot with a heel.
Total cost for this camp is: $437
Advanced - July 28-August 1, 2027
The Advanced Riding Adventure Camp is designed for girls who have completed the Beginner Riding Adventure camp and are ready to take their horsemanship to the next level. Campers stay together in a cabin and each session is limited to a maximum of eight campers. Each morning is devoted to learning about and riding horses, both in the classroom and through hands-on learning. Riding Adventure 2 campers will have a Bible Time together in the afternoon and are merged with the larger camp session in progress for afternoon free time activities and evening activities including the evening Chapel session.
All campers should come equipped with a couple pairs of denim jeans (that can get dirty) along with a riding boot or closed toed shoe/boot with a heel. Riding Adventure is for the girls who aren’t ready to leave their horse adventures behind. It’s a chance to take the reins, build on what they’ve already learned, test their skills, conquer new challenges, and make memories with their friends and horses along the way.
Total cost for this camp is: $350
Riding Adventure Skills Taught
Beginner
Basic horse anatomy
Use and knowledge of tack used to ride and control horses
How to properly groom a horse
How to safely and correctly lead, mount, and dismount a horse
How to control a horse correctly at a walk and a trot
Daily responsibilities of owning a horse
Arena lessons are “Western-based,” but will touch on “English” riding
Advanced
A review of basic horse safety, communication, and handling
Review of basic riding skills taught in Riding Adventure 1
Opportunities to develop walk, trot, and canter skills in a safe environment
More challenging trail rides and adventures designed for experienced campers
Time to build a deeper connection with their horse through hands-on experiences
Several meals prepared and served at the barn or the Buckboard/Split Oak site
The opportunity to ride to the Split Oak site for Buckboard Breakfast
As time and weather allows, camping experience with the horses at the barn
Other Info:
Transportation is available from Mt. Prospect, IL.
Up only: $50
Down only: $50
Round trip: $95