Equestrian Day Camps

Learn horsemanship and English riding from our experienced and enthusiastic equestrian staff and our twelve friendly horses. Our riding facility includes an outdoor riding ring, a 12-stall stable, several pastures, and numerous trails throughout our property.

 

All campers must submit a signed Equine Activity Warning form prior to attending camp.

 

Campers must wear long pants and boots with a heel in all horsemanship programs. Camp Ketcha provides helmets. Note that Horsemanship campers may not have the opportunity to participate in special events due to the horsemanship program schedule.

 

JUNIOR HORSEMANSHIP / DAY CAMP

Ages 6-8 (by the first day of camp)

July 7-11 / July 14-18 / July 21-25 / August 4-8 / August 18-22 Registration Closed for all weeks

Cost: $345

 

This half-day class is designed for younger children with little or no riding experience. Campers learn horse etiquette, English riding, grooming, feeding and watering. The other half day includes swimming and camp activities. This popular program fills up quickly!!

 

Limited to 16 per a.m./p.m. session
For all skill levels, including beginners

HORSEMANSHIP

Ages 9-13

June 23-27 - open
July 28-August 1 Registration Closed
Cost: $435
 
Registration Closed
June 29-July 3 (no camp July 4) Cost: $350

Horsemanship mini-camp* (2 days) June 19-20 Cost: $180

Horsemanship mini-camp* (3 days) August 25-27 Cost: $270


This overall program exposes campers to horses and English style horseback riding. They learn horse etiquette, grooming, feeding and watering, breeds, tacking, showmanship and safety. Depending on experience, campers practice walking, trotting, posting and some beginner jumps. Campers ride twice a day and swim everyday.

 

Limited to 16 per session
For all skill levels, including beginners
*Horsemanship mini-camp may not include swimming

  

COMBINATION HORSEMANSHIP / DAY CAMP

Ages 9-13

July 14-18 & July 21-25  Registration closed 
July 7-11/August 4-8 / August 18-22

Cost: $335


This half-day horsemanship camp is designed for campers who are interested in an introduction to horsemanship but also enjoy other day camp programs. The other half day includes swimming and camp activities.

 

Limited to 16 per a.m/p.m. session
For all skill levels, including beginners

ADVANCED HORSEMANSHIP

Ages 9-13

August 11-15 Cost: $500
1 spot available
Includes registration for the Camp Horse Show on Saturday, August 16th

 

This program allows our more experienced riders to take their riding to the next level. These campers will be very active in caring for the horses as well as planning the camp Horse Show. Riding skills will focus on topics such as showmanship, dressage, and jumping. Participants will have opportunities to take leadership roles with younger campers visiting the barn, and Advanced Horsemanship campers will help others with less experience during the Camp Horse Show. It may include a field trip to another equestrian facility in the area. Includes swimming each day (weather permitting).

 

Limited to 12 campers
For intermediate riders who have attended one of our Horsemanship Programs and can trot independently
Note: 2008 Membership is required for all summer programs