SUMMER CAMP IS BACK!

Week of July 19th

Week of August 9th

Learn by doing at Worcester Stables! We operate one of the most educational and fun summer camps in the Greater Philadelphia region. It's perfect for horse-crazy kids ages 7 and older, who get hands-on instruction on how to care for and ride horses.

Our Summer Camp includes:

Daily riding: Campers will participate in up to two hours of riding and horse handling in our spacious arenas.

Basic horse care: Campers will learn and practice how to tack and un-tack a horse, how to bathe a horse, how to braid a horse's mane for competition, how to wrap legs to prepare for safe travel, and how to load a horse into a trailer.

Safety: Campers will practice safe emergency dismounts, and how to safely lead a difficult horse. They will practice training techniques (back up, neck rein, side step).

Games: Campers will play a variety of games to reinforce learning and fun!

Arts and Crafts: Campers will learn now to paint obstacles that horses jump, and decorate saddle pads. Campers will be tested on the body parts of the horse with fun painting exercises.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rate: $400/week (or $375/week when you sign up for both weeks)

WHAT CAMPERS NEED:

Campers will need:

1. An ASTM-certified equestrian riding helmet.

Campers with their own helmet are encouraged to bring it. The farm maintains loaner helmets that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Jeans or riding breeches.

3. Riding boots, paddock boots, or shoes with a boot-like heel. No sneakers may be worn while mounted. No flip-flops or sandals may be worn on the property ever.

4. To pack their own lunch. The farm has a vending machine and soda machine.

5. To be picked up promptly after the conclusion of camp every day. Supervision is not provided after the conclusion of each session and campers may not remain at the farm unattended.