Day Camps

Day Camps
Is your child crazy about horses? Are you looking for a unique summer activity filled with horses? Then Painted Hilltop Farm is for you!
HOW TO REGISTER
Click Here for the Camp Registration Form and to reserve your spot.
Learn what it's like to own a horse of your own!
We are pleased to offer another season of summer day camps, for kids between the ages of 7 and 14. Our campers will create a bond with a horse, as well as the other campers.
Campers will learn the basics of horsemanship, grooming, handling and horse care in a fun environment. Campers will participate in nature hikes, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts and more!


Equine Assisted
Learning Day Camp
These camps are open to
young riders ages 7-16.
These Camps are single days running from 9-3 pm.
The campers will participate in Equine Assisted Learning Activities, Horsemanship, Crafts and Scavenger Hunts.
Camps are developed to target important life and team building skills, offering a number of benefits to a number of individuals.
July Dates:
July 14 - 9am-3pm
August Dates:
August 11 - 9am - 3pm
Four Day Summer Camp
New this year is our Four Day Camp Option which runs from Tuesday - Friday 9am-3pm.
Camps are for ages 6+
Our week long camps will focus on something new each day and will provide campers with 4 days of learning and fun.
Camps are developed to touch on horse care, English and western riding styles, musical rides, crafts, and terminology.
July Dates:
July 4 - July 7
July 18 - July 21
August Dates:
August 1 - August 4
August 15 - August 18


Sample Day Schedule
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Grooming
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Daily Riding Lessons
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Fun Riding Activities
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Theory & Hands on Education
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Crafts/ Games / Sports
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Confidence & Leadership building
Camp Hours: 9am - 3pm
Registration form and non refundable deposit required to hold your spot.
General Camp Information
** All riding lessons and camp activities are weather dependant and at the discretion of staff. Camp will run rain/snow or shine, however, if there is a heat/cold advisory - mounted lessons will be cancelled for the day and replaced with suitable activities.
What to Bring
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Change of clothes appropriate for weather
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Lunch, snacks, drinks, extra water
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Sunscreen, bug spray
What to Wear
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Riding pants or comfortable pants
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Riding Boots or Winter/Rubber boots with heel
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Riding Helmet
Riding: Campers will be grouped together according to level of experience using exercises
and games designed for fun and skill development. Campers will practice
appropriate skills for their their level.
Barn Management Sessions: We will introduce campers to the topics of horse health care,
anatomy, markings, colours, intro to barn duties: feeding, mucking, sweeping, barn safety
Unmounted Activities: Crafts, Scavenger Hunts, Nature Walks, jumping a course on foot, Dressage Tests