Camp for Adult Therapeutic Riders – Equestrian Skills Development

EQUESTRIAN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAMP FOR ADULT THERAPEUTIC RIDERS is 4 days filled with fun and learning for campers aged 15+ with a clinical diagnosis. Campers experience the social, recreational and physical benefits that come with an immersion in PARDS’ therapeutic programs. PARDS provides an instructor, a horse and all the necessary tack and riding/driving equipment.

During their day at camp, participants will enjoy activities including riding lessons, cart driving lessons and stable management.

We accept a maximum of 9 campers per week to ensure excellent support for each camper from our staff and volunteer team.

• If  camper requires a support aide, one must be provide by rider/parent/guardian

Campers do not have to be current PARDS therapeutic riders – the camp is open to community members from ages 15 to adult who have been diagnosed with a physical, behavioural, cognitive and/or social disability. Please contact the  office for more information on required medical forms.

Adult Day Camp Helps Campers:

• Develop character
• Learn valuable life skills
• Make new friends
• Discover new interests
• Learn horsemanship skills

Clothing Requirements

• Rider must have the following in order to participate in mounted activities
• An ASTM/SEI certified riding helmet. (available at PARDS for riders to  use)
  Riding boots or closed-toe shoes with a small, 1-inch heel and socks
• Long pants For safety reasons, please do not wear loose or bulky clothing that may catch on equipment. Please ensure clothing is comfortable and well fitted.

PARDS has a selection of appropriate helmets and footwear for loan during camp. Riders must wear socks; and helmets/boots are not to leave the PARDS property.

Register

• Camp Fees: $210.00 per week per camper
• A PARDS Therapeutic membership per camper is required. Annual memberships cover the rider for unlimited programs and sessions.
• PARDS memberships are valid from January 1 through December 31.
• Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks.
• All staff are trained in First Aid and CPR.
• If  rider requires a support aide, one must be provide by rider/parent/guardian

Register early: camp registration is first-come, first-served and spaces are limited.