Heatherwood's Camps are both fun & educational. A camp week is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. Camp is available to children ages 5 - 16 yrs old. No experience is necessary - we teach beginners through advanced riders. Our camper to counselor ratio is 1 counselor for every 2 campers. Campers are never left alone with a horse. Many campers return year after year they enjoy the camp so much ! Camp tuition is $435 per week. Camp weeks : June 8, 15, 29 & July 6, 13, 20-- Choose the one that fits your child's summer schedule.
Campers are assigned their own horse for the week. They learn about the 10 different horse breeds we have at Heatherwood, safety around horses, how horses think, anatomy, feeding, grooming, saddling, bathing, hoof care, health, measuring & weighing horses, learning to braid manes/ tails , maintaining a healthy environment and riding 2 times each day.
The campers progress their riding based on physical abilities and confidence around the horses. We utilize our indoor & outdoor riding arenas as well as a ride on the wooded trails. Campers even play games on horseback in order to reinforce the riding skills they will learn. Campers must wear helmets for safety and may use their bicycle helmet. Closed shoes--no sandals & long pants for riding. No other special equipment is needed.
Everything we do in our camp is horse related. We have lots of fun making a horse related craft as well as having a horse costume contest and playing games involving terms related to their horses & equipment. Campers go on a field trip to see a horse auction and tack shop the morning of the last day of camp. On Friday afternoon our campers will put on a show to demonstrate their knowledge about horses and their riding skills. They really enjoy the chance to show their guests everything they have learned during this exciting camp week.
Heatherwood Camps may be tax deductible -- Please consult your Tax Specialist. In order to register for camp please request a Camp Rider Profile.
Heatherwood Equestrian Academy 10950 Adams Rd, Granger, Indiana 46530
Email : dlcheatherwood@aol.com 574-247-1205 www.heatherwoodacademy.com
