Camp 2023 Welcome Letter

Congratulations to your kids as they get to participate in THE Horse Camp 2023!! 

THE Horse Camp strives to teach much more then riding and horsemanship through our programming. We hope at the end of each session you see growth in your campers as we focus on your camper learning the life skills of Harmony, Optimism, Responsibility, Social action, and Empathy all through the experience of Horses! 

A sample of our camp day looks like this:

8:30 Camp Opening with flag raising ceremony/ Introduction to our Life Skill Focus of the Day

9:00 Get ready to ride - Discover riding groups and horse assignment

9:15 Group Tack up - Getting your horse ready to ride

9:45-12 Riding Rotations - Each Camper will join a rotation of a riding lesson, a Camp activity session, and then a choice of learning to assist other riders or participate in other activities such as yoga, camp sing a long, a Game Center and crafts!

12:00 All untack horses together and prepare for lunch

12:30 Lunch time

1:15 Water Play/Optional Group activities/special events

1:45 My Horse Care - Each week campers are assigned their own horse to care for and learn about. Ask them about their horse!

2:30 Camp Closing - Life Skill Camper of the Day  awards, Flag retreat, Review of tomorrow

3:00 BYE!

Extended Care Campers will assist with afternoon horse care

3:00 Wranglers ride

5:00 bye

As we return to a life post COVID we will still be requiring all campers be given a health check prior to leaving their vehicle. We ask that if your camper is ill in any way to please keep them home. Please also inform the staff if there is anyone ill at home. Although we cannot offer camp make up days, you may apply for a group lesson credit if you notify us prior to 7:30am that your camper will not be coming to camp that day. Campers must have a video of a negative covid test before returning to camp. If you need to pick your camper up early at any time, please let us know ahead of time. Again for health safety reasons, when arriving to the ranch please wait in the car and park at our pick up area  and your camper will be brought to you.

This year we are implementing  an optional trial lunch program. Campers will be allowed to pre-order a specific lunch each day. Orders for the week are due Monday morning upon sign in and money must be received via zelle or venmo at that time. No add ons will be allowed after that time. Please see the lunch sheet attached to this email! Sorry, no substitutions allowed. https://forms.gle/73K2Jqgc95Tg1pY57

Campers must have the following each day:

• Lunch in a small cooler with their name on it or lunch pre-ordered by Monday morning
• A water bottle (we have filtered refillable water)
• A hat that shades their face 
• Non-spray sunscreen 
• Long pants for riding. We suggest leggings or riding pants. Shorts may be brought for non-riding activities
• A boot with a 1 inch heel. Other shoes may be brought for water play
• A beach chair (low to the ground). Will be left at the ranch for the week.
• A beach towel in a bag or a yoga mat that will be left for the week

Optional but strongly suggested

• Equestrian Helmet ( may be left for the week)
• Bug Spray
• Morning snack

Check out this Idea List on Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1B7W8KYJL6N9K?ref_=wl_share

Also check out calabasas saddelry for equestrian gear including helmets, boots, pants, etc

Please see the additional attached sheet for all camp Rules. A ranch liability form will need to be signed when you drop your child off on Monday morning. 

We are looking forward to a great camp experience this summer! Please feel free to email us with any concerns to Gayle@RideTEE.com. For more immediate concerns please TEXT ONLY to 818-675-7507.

Sincerely 

Gayle Paperno

Director/Owner

THE Horse Camp @ 

Total Equestrian Experience