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Horse Camps
Camp Sankanac horse camps are run by equestrian professionals. Horse campers are sure to get plenty of time with the horses, not only riding and having a blast but also learning important riding and horse care techniques. Our horse camp programs give campers the best of both worlds… lots of time with the horses (individualized and group riding instruction, trail riding…even creek stomping with your horse!)… AND all the best of Sankanac (Bible study, pool, boats, waterslide, crafts, camp store and more!). Campers of all riding experience are welcome. First time or advanced campers will grow in their skill. Register soon, space is limited!
Horse Campers will be housed together at our Parker House facility. Campers ages 8-11 will be housed in one bedroom and campers ages 12-16 will be housed in another. Each bedroom will have a Horse Camp Counselor. At the barn, campers will be trained in grooming, tack, feeding, general care, equine anatomy, safety, riding instruction and much more. Our instructors do a great job incorporating fun games and a wide variety of activities in an educational and safe setting. Campers of all riding experience are welcome! First time or advanced campers will grow in skill under our staff’s professional and nurturing instruction. If you’re looking for an awesome, affordable, overnight summer horse camp experience, look no more! Space is very limited!
Campers are allowed to bring their own horses but are responsible for their own feed, equipment and proof of vaccines. A questionnaire is part of the registration process for those interested in this option.
If you need more information or have any questions, please contact us at info@campsankanac.org, or call 610-469-6320.
Overnight Horse Camp
Overnight horse camp is sure to be a week you will remember for a long time! Throughout the week each camper will get to care for, ride and learn about horses. Daily lessons, crafts, Bible study, barn chore time, and swimming will fill the day, as well as special activities like trail rides, bareback riding, horse games, horse learning activities, and creek stomping/swimming with your horse. This camp is for all levels and you do not have to have experience to attend.
Overnight Horse Camp:
Girls’ only, ages 8-16, Sunday-Saturday
Week 1) July 13-19 ‘Beat the Timer’
Week 2) Aug. 3-9 Hunter/Equitation
Cost: $705
‘Beat the Timer’ Week: Open to all riders of any experience level and will include fun, timed events such as barrel racing, jumping ground poles or raised poles etc.
Hunter/Equitation Week: Open to all riders of any experience level and is based on English-style riding helping riders to improve as a hunter or equitation rider.
Advanced Horse Camp
Campers enjoy the same program as regular Overnight Horse Camp but receive a higher level of advanced training. In order to attend, campers must be able to jump cross rails and be able to tack up their horse independently. This week, we will improve in jumping courses as a hunter and a jumper, learning how to adjust in each type of riding and be able to do both on the same horse.
Advanced Horse Camp:
Girls’ only, ages 10-16, Sunday-Saturday
July 27-August 2
Cost: $805
Horse Day Camp
All the fun of our horse camp programs, but in a shorter day camp setting. This program is a great way for beginners to intermediate riders to be introduced to and build their equestrian skills while enjoying a little bit of camp life including the pool, crafts, games, and a Bible lesson.
Horse Day Camp:
Standard stay (9AM-4PM): $500
Extended Stay (7:30AM-5PM): $525
Coed, ages 6-12, Monday-Friday
Week 1) June 9-13
Week 2) June 16-20
*Week 3) June 23-27 Trail Blazin’ Week
Week 4) July 7-11
Week 5) August 11-15
*Trail Blazin’ Week: If riding in the shade and through the creek sounds good, then this is the week for you. This week is all trail riding Tuesday-Friday. On Monday, we will be in the ring teaching basics like steering and stopping but every other day will be spent on different trails around camp.
Meet our Horse Camp Director!
Morgan DiGiosia, Horse Camp Director & Riding Instructor
Hi, my name is Morgan DiGiosia and I am the Horse Camp Director/Riding Instructor at Camp Sankanac. I have had horses since I was 3 years old and have been riding and competing since i was about 5 years old. I have competed in Hunters, Jumpers, X-Country, and Western Gaming such as barrel racing. I worked here during the summer since I was 15 years old and now have my dream job of not only teaching kids and young adults about horses and how to ride, but also sharing the gospel with them. I’m looking forward to this journey and seeing where God leads me at Stillwater Stables located at Camp Sankanac. If you have questions about our horse programs, you can contact me at horseprogram@campsankanac.org.
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