Kids “Horse and Husky” Camp - Ages: 9-17, Day and Overnight Programs

OVERVEIW At our camp, children learn horsemanship and how to ride in a fun and safe environment; and also have the opportunity to learn about sled dogs and other animals that call the Telemark Inn Wilderness Lodge home. They will learn how to handle, train and care for our friendly Sled dogs and sled dog puppies ...this will include; harnessing, lead dog training, cart training, canine swim conditioning, artistically painting doghouses (functional dog yard art!) and socializing our new puppies. Llama care, training and trekking will also be a part of the program along with llama obstacle coursing, and our one of a kind llama soccer tournament. Nature hikes, trips to the local swimming hole, and night time camp fires at the Tipi are all a part of the experience.

Experienced instructors teach horseback riding and handling skills, as well as a basic understanding of horse care, safety around the horses and the responsibility involved in owning a horse. The group will be split into beginners and more experienced riders. The daily schedule varies depending upon the ability levels of the group. They will learn about grooming, tacking up, horse care, tack cleaning, and will ride at least once per day. Beginner riders will start out on a lead line and learn how to ride independently in the ring. More experienced riders will work on trotting and cantering, basic dressage and trail riding.

Our horse program teaches a variety of disciplines including: dressage, western style games (barrels, pole bending, ring-toss), English equitation, bareback riding, carriage driving and more.. This program is for children who love animals and the outdoors.

HOURS AND RATES:

DAY CAMP
Our children's summer program is for children ages 9- 17 years and is available Monday- Friday 9:30 AM- 3:30 PM from July 1- August 28. Space may be reserved on a daily, 3-day or, 5-day basis. The rates are:

• 5-days- $525 per child
• 3-day- $350 per child
• daily- $125 per child
  

Daily Schedule for Day Camp:

• 9:00 arrival
• 9:30-noon, grooming, tacking up, riding, cooling out
• noon- 12:30 lunch
• 12:30- 3:30 sled dog, llama, or hiking activities
• 3:30 pm camper pick- up
• What to wear:
  Campers are requested to bring or wear jeans, other long pants or riding pants, close toed shoes or riding boots, (if wearing riding boots, also bring a pair of sneakers or hiking boots for other activities). Helmets are required and will be provided...if camper has a bicycle helmet, bring it! They should also bring swimsuits, towels and shorts if weather permits. In the event of rain or if it is predicted campers should bring suitable rain gear, as we will ride and do other activities in light rain and want them to be prepared.

OVERNIGHT CAMP
Our overnight camp is for children ages 9-17 years, and is available for weeklong (7 day) sessions, July- August, call for dates and more details

• Rates: $1,200 per week, per child

Daily Schedule for overnight camp:

• 7:00 breakfast
• 7:30 feed and tend horses,
• 8:00- 12pm grooming, tacking up, lessons, trail ride
• 12:00- 1:00pm lunch and free time
• 1:00-5:00 Afternoon activities: sled dogs, llamas, carriage driving, horse training instruction, hiking, functional art, etc.
• 5:00- 6:00 animal chores, clean-up
• 6:00 dinner
• 7:00 evening activity: campfires, movies

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