PARDS Summer Camps provide an inclusive environment where children and youth of all abilities are encouraged and supported to identify and build on their own strengths as well as recognize and appreciate the strengths of others.
Inclusive Youth Day Camp
Our youth day camp is full of fun and friendship. It is also full of all kinds of learning and personal-discovery hidden within the games, activities and adventures. Almost all of PARDS’ programs are incorporated into the day camps. It’s a fantastic way to learn the basics of horse care, riding, horsemanship, and much more. Youth day camp is open to children between the ages of 6 (as of January 1 of camp year) and 14, of all abilities. Campers spend each day practicing and learning the basics of horse care and horsemanship through activities, lessons and hands-on learning. Youth Leadership activities are also incorporated into the daily camp schedule along with games, group activities and crafts.
Camps run Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drop off time is no earlier than 8:45 with pick up time no later than 4:30.
***If camper requires a support aide, one must be provide by rider/parent/guardian.***
Inclusive Little Pony Motricity Half Day Camp
Camp is set up with fun activities that incorporate fundamental skills in early ages of development while working with our miniature ponies. Riding, groundwork and horse care skills are taught.
Little Pony Motricity Summer Camp is offered to children 3 (as of January 1, 2020) to 7 years of age, to a maximum height of 48 inches and 65 lbs. (some considerations may apply). Riders must be able to toilet themselves and be independent from parents/guardian for camp time of 2.5 hours. The program is both a ground work and riding program.
Camps run Monday to Friday with morning (9:30 - noon) or afternoon (1:30 - 4:00) sessions available. ***If camper requires a support aide, one must be provide by rider/parent/guardian.***
Equestrian Skills Development Camp for Adult Therapeutic Riders
Campers have 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 from 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.
Camp runs Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 - 3:00.
***If camper requires a support aide, one must be provide by rider/parent/guardian.***
