Horse Camps

Overview

Participants in our horse program develop from novice riders to young adults experienced in many aspects of equine care, grooming, riding, and training.

Safety is our top priority at Horse Camp. For our horse program, we recommend that participants wear leather shoes or boots with a 1” heel. Long pants and protective helmets are required of all participants. Helmets will be provided by the camp. Our Horse Camp is a progressive recreational riding program and is not intended to replace formal riding lessons. 

Alternative programming may be planned if weather conditions such as extreme heat, rain, or wind jeopardize the safety of campers or horses.

Lil' Pardners Camp

Entering grades 1 – 3 in fall

Member Participants: $324/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $349/week

Weekly, June 12 – August 25 (No program July 3 & 4 - fee prorated)

This specialty camp will have kids saying “Howdy” with a big grin. They’ll giddy-up for a pony ride, hayride and sing fun campfire songs all in the great outdoors! Participants will also enjoy L’il Pardners and traditional day camp activities throughout the week. Each day will be spent at the horse stables with a pony ride on a horse Friday.

Colts - Introductory Level

Entering grades 3 - 6 in fall

Member Participants: $434/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $459/week

Weekly, June 12 – August 25 (No program July 3 & 4 - fee prorated)

Colts is a one-hour-per-day introductory program for campers with little or no 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 trail riding. The remainder of the day is spent in traditional camp activities.

Buckaroos - Intermediate Level

Entering grades 4 – 7 in fall. Previous Colts experience preferred.

Member Participants: $434/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $459/week

Weekly, June 12 – August 25 (No program July 4 - fee prorated)

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.

Camp Christmas Tree is excited to partner with YMCA Camp Ihduhapi for our Buckaroos program. Our horse campers take a bus with their camp counselor from Camp Christmas Tree to Camp Ihduhapi for their riding time each day. 

Circle Y Camp - Advanced Level

Entering grades 6 – 9 in fall

Member Participants: $845/session
Non-Member Program Participants: $870/session

Two-week Sessions: June 12 - 23, June 26 - July 7, July 10 - 21, July 24 - August 4 and August 7 - 18 (No program July 3 & 4, fee prorated)

In Circle Y Camp, experienced riders spend ten 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.

Camp Christmas Tree is excited to partner with YMCA Camp Ihduhapi for our Circle Y Camp program. Our horse campers take a bus with their camp counselor from Camp Christmas Tree to Camp Ihduhapi for their riding time each day.