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Happy Hands and Hooves Day Camp

765-676-5798

A rewarding alternative

to day care.

Much safer than bored 

teenagers at home alone

all day long!

No horse experience Necessary!

Beginners to Advanced!

Resident REGISTERED NURSE on call!

If you are already paying for weekly day care, the camp setting for our program provides a unique alternative 

Ask us about Equine Scholarship programs available as a result of our LT program.  Some Camp Participants may qualify as well. 

We offer:

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A structured schedule 

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Daily activities

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Focus on teamwork

 

Benefits of Equestrian Day Camp

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Memories to last a lifetime

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Build Friendships

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Raise self esteem

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Eye to hand coordination

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Balance

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Flexibility

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Appreciation for nature

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Increased knowledge of animal husbandry

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Gain knowledge of the Equine world

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Compassion and awareness of our fellow creatures

Indoor Arena provided for rainy days! 

Please call in advance 

to reserve your spot

today! 

** Camp Application forms must be signed and turned in before attending.

New this year:

LT Program (Leadership Training)

Children Ages 14 and UP May be eligible for our LT program.  A Creative approach to giving youth  valuable job-related experiences.  This program is an exciting leadership opportunity with an eye towards the future.  As they become more skilled and knowledgeable in public relations, and horsemanship, our young leaders develop maturity beyond their years. 

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Earn Service hours for school community project programs

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Establish enriching bonds with horses and humans

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Learn what it is to work really hard 

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Establish future character and job references for college scholarships, and future study abroad, 

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Pursue other job opportunities as a result of the LT program

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Build friendships, a positive attitude and memories to last a life time. 

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Expand personal knowledge base

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Enjoy free horseback riding time after camp hours twice a week

LT Program Participants Fee  is discounted to $75.00 per week in deference to community outreach. 

Please call or email with questions, to book your spot or for more details:

765-676-5798

Ask us about Equine Scholarship Programs and we can point you in the right direction!  The LT Program is a great help in qualifying for certain Equine Scholarships.  Some Camp participants may qualify as well!

Happy Hands and Hooves Day Camp

Ministry

Our Objective

Our objective is to serve our community in a positive and rewarding manner that will benefit our children's future.  We strive to do this by continuing to ensure that we maintain a Christ centered program.  All of our staff members endeavor to lead by example. 

 

Our prices our comparable to most day care providers and before/after school programs.  We are in fact much more "cost friendly" than most other day camps. We desire to provide an alternative to the norm in offering our services to the community. 

25% of Camp Proceeds to go to community

Official Camp Hours:

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For Working Parents

Pre-camp hours

 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Monday - Friday

After camp hours

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Camp Fees

$150.00 per week for normal camp hours

$50.00 per week for pre-camp hours in addition to normal camp fees

$75.00 per week for After Camp hours in addition to normal camp fees

* $75.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot

 ** $40.00 camp by the day

We Understand that not all parents want their children away every day for an entire week, for that reason we all offer a "Camp by the day" for $40.00 per day.  A whole day of horses, activities, and friends for the the price of a one hour lesson! Day or day(s) of your choice must be scheduled in advance please. 

Please email for printable Gift Certificate

 

 

Horses are Provided, horse is matched to riders ability

OR You can Bring you OWN horse

 

Helmet and Boots with Heels Required!

If you don't have a helmet we will provide one

 Please call or email with questions or for more details:

 765-676-5798

   

Camp Sessions 2008

DATE                              AGES

June

June 2- June 6                9 years - 13 Years

June 9 - June 13              4 years - 8 years

June 16 - June 20            9 years - 13 years

June 23 - June 27            4 years - 8 years

July

*Due to Holiday, no camp held 1st wk in July

July 7 - July 11                  9 years - 13 years

July 14 - July 18                 4 years - 8 years

July 21 - July 25                 9 years - 13 years

July  28 - August 1              4 years - 8 years

August 4 - August 8th

 

** August 8th is last day of camp season!  All seasons campers are invited to cook out and celebration banquette starting at 5p.m. August 8th parents and siblings welcome!! Please RSVP so we know how many chairs and how much food to have available.  More details as season progresses. 

 

Camp Activities 

Ages 9 years - 13 years

Morning Prayer

9:00 a.m. - 9:50a.m. feed, water, clean stalls and arena

DRINK

9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. HORSE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

10:00 a.m. - 10:30/11:00 a.m. One of the following: 

tack parts, horse anatomy, horse colors, horse breeds, horse names (I.E. mare, gelding, stallion, foal, filly, colt) etc.) horse grooming supplies, horse nutrition, horse first aid, leg wrapping, mane and tail braiding, demo ride, horse bathing, horse clipping, show grooming, horse blanketing, tack cleaning and preparation, hoof care and parts. 

10:30/11:00 

SNACK/DRINK

10:45/11:15 a.m. 12:00/12:15 p.m. Horse Ground Work

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

GRACE/LUNCH/MOVIE

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Craft or Game

DRINK 

1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Horse back riding 

* Children are encouraged to get a drink at any time.  However, since they get busy and excited, they sometimes forget, hence the reason for scheduled drink times to prevent overheating. 

Camp Activities

Ages 4 years - 8 years

Morning Prayer

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. feed, water, clean stalls and arena

DRINK

9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. HORSE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. One of the following: 

tack parts, horse parts, horse colors,  horse breeds, horse grooming supplies.

DRINK

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Horse grooming, and leading 

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 Craft or Game

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

GRACE/LUNCH/MOVIE

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Craft or Game

DRINK

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Horse back riding

 

* Children are encouraged to get a drink at any time.  However, since they get busy and excited, they sometimes forget, hence the reason for scheduled drink times to prevent overheating.

 

 

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