Join us for Summer Camp at Ironstone Farm


Ironstone Farm SignGreetings!

Welcome to Ironstone Farm Summer Camp!
For over 20 years, our camp has provided students with a fun and safe educational environment in which to learn basic horsemanship skills and horseback riding and enjoy their camp experience with new friends from many different communities.

A staff of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and counselors provide the tools and skills to ensure a positive experience for all students.

This e-mail gives an overview of our camp programs. We invite you to call the office with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to having you or your family join us for a memorable summer.
What we offer at Ironstone Farm
Summer Camp 2012

logo* Low Camper to
   staff Ratio

*Opportunities to
  receive
  concentrated
  instruction

* Education in
   horsemanship
   from basic care to show
   preparation

* Unique experiences in the working farm
   environment from the "inside"

* Activities in team-building and leadership
   development

* Enthusiastic, licensed instructors who
   encourage self-confidence, new
   friendships and long lasting memories
What to bring!

Sneakers & Boots (no "Crocs", clogs, sandals or open-toed or open-heeled shoes)

Long pants or breeches (no capris or shorts.)

Insect repellent

Sunscreen

Snack or Lunch

Plenty of water in a refillable container

Equestrian Helmet --this is a safety requirement. Ironstone does not provide helmets to riders.

Session Dates
June - August

Wenzel
6/25 - 6/29

7/2 - 7/6*

7/9 - 7/13

7/16 - 7/20

7/23 - 7/27

7/30 - 8/3

8/6 - 8/10

8/13 - 8/17

*Week pro-rated for 4 days due to the 4th of July Holiday in which Ironstone is closed.   

 

A.M. Session:  9:00 am - 1:00 pm $350*

P.M. Session:  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $250
*

Full Day Session:  - $550*

**Plus a one-time evaluation fee of $30 for new riders.
 
There will be a supervised lunch hour for full day participants. Please plan to bring a lunch.
 
Morning Session
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

logo
Vaulting/Basic Training Lesson

Lecture and Instruction

Riding Lesson

Horse Management

The daily format will be geared to the individual skills of the participants.
Afternoon Session
2:00 am - 5:00 pm

Camp Boy
Riding Lesson

Horse Management

Games and Teamwork

Arts and Crafts

The daily format will be geared to the individual skills of the participants.
All-day Participants
9:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Horses mutual scratch
For those students participating in both the morning and afternoon sessions a supervised lunch break will take place from 1pm - 2pm. Please pack a lunch.
 
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Camp group
 

Ironstone Farm's Summer Camp has sold out ten years running
. To be assured a place in Ironstone Farm Summer Camp, complete your registrations and mail it in soon. All registration materials and payment must be received no later than
May 1, 2012.

logoWe will send you your Emergency Release Registration Form with a confirmation letter or you can download it from our website
 
Current immunization record and complete physical (from your physician's office - current within 24 months). This is a requirement of all Summer Camp participants.

Payment in Full:  Cost per week is $350 per morning session,
$250 per afternoon session or $550 for full-day.

It is a requirement for all students who are not currently enrolled in lessons at Ironstone Farm to have a riding evaluation. Please call the office to schedule your riding evaluation at least two weeks prior to the first week of camp. The cost of the evaluation is $30.

Registrations received after May 1, 2012 are subject to additional administrative fees. Student placement is assigned by a first registered, first served basis.

Horse Rumps

The Ironstone Farm Summer Camp Programs are inspected and licensed by the Andover Board of Health and meet the regulations developed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
 
 
Ironstone Farm Summer Camp
450 Lowell Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-4056
info@challengeunlimited.org
www.challengeunlimited.org