Come experience the joys of horseback riding at Horse Camp. Camp Christmas Tree's riding programs are progressively structured to provide campers with a fun experience of interacting with gentle horses.
Instructors are trained in horsemanship and carefully match the experience level of the child with an appropriate horse.
- Safety is our top priority at Horse Camp.
- We recommend participants wear heeled leather shoes/boots.
- Long pants and protective helmets are required. Helmets are provided at camp.
Colts
- Entering grades 2-6 in fall 2012
- Offered weekly, June 11 - August 24*
- Y Members: $260 per week
- Program Participants: $290 per week
Colts is a 1-hour-per-day introductory program for children with little experience around horses. First-time riders will build confidence and skills while learning the basics of western horseback riding. Instruction includes safety, leading, mounting, dismounting, reining, and basic ring riding.
The remainder of the day is spent in Traditional Camp activities.
Buckaroos
- Entering grades 3 – 6 in fall 2012
- Previous Colts experience preferred
- Offered weekly: June 11 - August 24*
- Y Members: $260 per week
- Program Participants: $290 per week
Buckaroos is an intermediate program for campers with at least one year of riding experience. One hour of daily instruction includes a basic skill review, intermediate ring riding, and trotting.
The remainder of the day is spent in traditional camp activities.
Circle Y Camp
- Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall 2012
- 2-Week Session, Advanced level
- Demonstrate strong proficiency at basic riding skills and have completed Buckaroos.
- Bi-weekly: June 18 - August 24*
- Y Members: $540 per 2-week session
- Program Participants: $580 per 2-week session
In Circle Y Camp, experienced riders spend 10 hours per week in advanced riding instruction including mounting, trotting, and ring work. Riders also learn about proper horse care such as feeding, grooming, and saddling.
Circle Y riders showcase their skills in a special horse show. This program also includes an over night at YMCA Camp Christmas Tree.
*No program offered Wednesday, July 4.
