Horsing Around - 2007 Summer Camp

A unique week long horse camp experience for able bodied beginner, advanced beginners and special needs riders on our 11 acre horse farm.

Our camp program serves riders with mild to moderate physical and

cognitive challenges who might also have difficulty with communication and social skills.

The program was developed and is under the direction of a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and instructors are NARHA certified riding instructors.

We strive to help our campers bolster their self confidence and independence, strengthen their bodies, practice appropriate social skills…and have fun! We do this by offering a variety of enriching summer activities that challenge campers in an environment of adventure and unconditional acceptance.

Horsing Around is operated by Riding High Farm, incorporated in 1979 as a non-profit special needs horseback riding program. RHF is a premiere accredited therapeutic horseback riding center with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). Our goal is to enhance the lives of program participants by building healthy emotional bonds between riders and the uniquely trained horses that work with them. RHF is a tax exempt 501(c) 3 organization.

Summer Schedule

Session 1 June 25-June 29

Session 2 July 9-July 13 Evening

Session 3 July 16-July 20

Session 4 July 30-August 3

Session 5 August 6-August 10 Evening

Session 6 August 13-August 17

Ages of Campers

6-16ys: Day sessions

16+ yrs: Evening sessions

All sessions are one week long.

Day sessions meet from 9:00am - 12:15pm

Evening sessions meet from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

The participation fee includes all supplies, materials, and snacks. Extended lunch sessions to 1:00pm can be arranged, campers provide their own lunch. Sessions do not conflict with extended-school-year programs

Fees

Sign up by 4/30/2007	$325.00
Sign up 5/1-6/15	$350.00
Sign up after 6/15	$ 50.00 late fee
Extended lunch	$ 50.00/week
Evening session	$175.00

All Activities

take place in a structured environment with emphasis on individual

attention and guidance. Activities are tailored for each participant's needs and skill level.

Campers are partnered with other campers and support staff (1 to 2 ratio) to maximize both fun and achievement. Each participant will receive a "brag sheet" of accomplishments suitable for framing at the end of each fun-filled week at Camp Horsing Around!

Check out our Activities!

This sample schedule is brimming with traditional camp and recreational activities that campers always enjoy:

HORSEBACK RIDING

WEEKLY HORSE BATHS

ARTS AND CRAFTS

HORSE GAMES

WEEKLY HORSE SHOWS

Meet and Greet – staff, campers, and horses get to know each other

Partner Work – learn how to take care of your horse’s daily

grooming needs

Lesson of the Day – important aspects of caring for horses that every

young horse enthusiast must know

Horse Activity of the Day – different activities all the time,

and all about horses

Exhibition Horse Show – show off new horse skills to invited friends

and family

Amazing Horse Stories – hear how horses have helped and even

saved people’s lives

Snack Time – for our campers and of course our horses

Sound Good?

Check out our schedule and find the session that fits your summer.

Call our office at 609-259-3884 for an application to reserve your spot.

Riding High Farm

145 Route 526

Allentown, NJ 08501

Phone: 609-259-3884

Fax: 609-259-1850

e-mail: info@ridinghighfarm.org