2024 ONLINE Registration opens May 21
Summer is a great time to explore new activities or get extra time doing the things you love. Discovery Camps offer kids a memorable week of "everything about horses." Horse crazy kids watch movies about horses, read books about horses and dream of a horse of their own. Here's a chance for them to experience the real "ins and outs" of horse ownership in a fun but educational and character-building environment.
During each camp our goal is to continue to expand our vision of helping children feel loved and accepted in a safe space where staff and volunteers uphold the values of their faith in God, the power of prayer and the significance of horse/human relationships. Participants will be able to experience fun crafts, games, pony cart rides, horse chores, horsemanship and riding skills all while focusing heavily on faith based character virtues of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal 5:22-23) in their interactions with each other, the horses, and their world.
If you have a child with special needs and have no access to other funding sources, please contact us as you may qualify for sponsored programming. Funding accepted from from MCFD-AFU, Variety Club, CKNW Orphan's Fund, ISpark, and Canadian Tire Jump Start.
Camp Shetlands - July 8-12
Camp Shetlands (4-7 year olds)
9:00am – 12:00 noon
Last year we got a lot of requests for younger kids that are not ready to ride, or that ride but are still quite young and so we have created Camp Shetlands just for them! In this camp they will work with our small ponies, Thunder, Lotto, Angel, and Coconut. They will learn to lead them, groom them and they will learn to drive the cart with Thunder and Lotto. They will also learn basic body parts of a horse, names of brushes, how to ask a horse to walk forward, to stop, to back up and to lead over obstacles. There will be other various activities such as games, bathing the ponies (weather dependent), painting the ponies etc. Biblical focus on the Fruits of the Spirit will be woven into all activities. There will also be a short ride for each participant (if they want, but not a requirement if they are not ready!).
No experience is necessary for Camp Shetlands, Within each camp the students will be separated into appropriate skill levels.
Any questions on camp please text Laura at (604) 316-4374.
Camp Clydesdales - July 8-12
Camp Clydesdales (6 - 12 year olds)
1:00 - 4:00pm
In Camp Clydesdales, the kids will all have a riding lesson, have fun learning new groundwork skills, do some horse related chores, and learn some stable management skills (bathe ponies, learn how to take care of their horses, but in further depth than a usual lesson).
Biblical focus on the Fruits of the Spirit will be woven into all activities. Camps are a lot of fun for those that are really wanting to progress in their knowledge or for those that just love to spend more time at the barn with their equine friends!
No experience is necessary.
Within each camp the students will be separated into appropriate skill levels.
Any questions on camp please text Laura at (604) 316-4374
Camp Mustangs - July 22-26
Camp Mustangs (6 - 12 year olds)
9:00am – 12:00pm
In Camp Mustangs, they will all have a riding lesson, have fun learning new groundwork skills, do some horse related chores, and learn some stable management skills (bathe ponies, learn how to take care of their horses, but in further depth than a usual lesson).
Biblical focus on the Fruits of the Spirit will be woven into all activities. Camps are a lot of fun for those that are really wanting to progress in their knowledge or for those that just love to spend more time at the barn with their equine friends!
No experience is necessary
Within each camp the students will be separated into appropriate skill levels.
Any questions on camp please text Laura at (604) 316-4374.
Camp Caspians - July 22-26
Camp Caspians (6 - 12 year olds)
1;00-4:00 pm
In Camp Caspians, they will all have a riding lesson, have fun learning new groundwork skills, do some horse related chores, and learn some stable management skills (bathe ponies, learn how to take care of their horses, but in further depth than a usual lesson). Biblical focus on the Fruits of the Spirit will be woven into all activities. Camps are a lot of fun for those that are really wanting to progress in their knowledge or for those that just love to spend more time at the barn with their equine friends!
No experience is necessary
Within each camp the students will be separated into appropriate skill levels.
Any questions on camp please text Laura at (604) 316-4374.
Private Sessions
We get it, for some kids learning something new can be a stressful yet challenging experience. In groups setting, anxiety can often get in the way of an enjoyable learning opportunity.
We try hard to help kids engage with horses, their mentor and the learning process with any expectations. We start from where they are at an move on from there in a safe, supportive environment.
Children who have experienced trauma, anxiety, mental health struggles, and other debilitating challenges often gravitate to the companionship of a horse. We try to drop all barriers to these opportunities in their first introduction.
For horse crazy kids who have not had time with horses before, we welcome them to come for an introductory session. Gift cards available.
Any questions. please text Laura at (604) 316-4374.
Private Sessions & Family Participation
If your child is missing their session time throughout the summer, we have openings available to bridge the gap before September sessions start.
While we strongly encourage the horse camps for social learning, making new friends, and extended session times, we understand this this does not work for all kids and families.
During the summer months, there may be opportunities for a parent, grandparent, or sibling to participate in a session. It makes for great learning and good memories.
Please contact us for available dates for the month of July and August openings will be made posted.
Any questions, please text Laura at (604) 316-4374.