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Rockin' Riders Day Camp

Skills Your Child Will Learn

Horse Safety: First and foremost, we emphasize safety. Your child will learn how to approach and interact with horses safely, both on the ground and in the saddle. This is key for developing a strong, respectful bond with these amazing animals.

Horsemanship Skills: Campers will learn essential horsemanship skills, such as grooming, tacking up, and leading a horse. These skills teach responsibility and build a solid foundation for any future riding experience.

Horse Care: At Rock Springs, we believe in teaching kids the importance of caring for horses in every way. Your child will participate in feeding, grooming, and maintaining the horses, ensuring they understand how much work and love goes into caring for a horse.

Horse Behavior & Communication: One of the most exciting aspects of the camp is learning how horses communicate. Your child will discover how horses use body language and behavior to express themselves, helping them become better riders and handlers.

Riding: Of course, the highlight of the camp is time spent in the saddle! Under the watchful eye of our experienced instructors, campers will practice riding skills, from basic mounting and dismounting to more advanced techniques depending on their experience level. Whether they’re trotting around the ring or simply enjoying a quiet ride, they’ll gain confidence and become more comfortable with their riding abilities.

What to Bring

Please bring the following each day:
  1. Lunch & Snacks
  2. Additional drinks if your child prefers something other than bottled water or sugar-free gatorade. Please do NOT pack sodas or sugar drinks (this adds to dehydration and heat safety factors).
  3. A change of clothes.
  4. Sunscreen and bugspray
  5. Sunglasses and a hat.
  6. Personal items or medications your child may need throughout the day. If sending medications, please review these with the camp director.

Our Philosophy

We understand that every child is different, which is why we tailor our approach to meet each camper's skill level and needs. Our small group sizes ensure individual attention, allowing your child to grow at their own pace while making new friends who share their love for horses. Plus, the ranch’s beautiful, peaceful setting offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable summer experience.

Give your child the gift of confidence, fun, and learning at Rock Springs Guest Ranch. They’ll leave our Day Camp not only with new skills but also with memories that will last a lifetime. Sign up today to secure your spot for a week of horseplay!

Sample Itinerary:

This is a sample itinerary that is subject to change.

Day 1: Horse Safety and Introduction

  • 8:30-9:00 am: Arrival and Check-in
  • 9:00 – 9:30 am: Horse safety demonstration and discussion
  • 9:30 am – 10:00 am: Horse grooming and tacking demonstration
  • 10:00 – 11:30: Riding in the arena, going over basic riding skills, and placing kids in group A versus group B
  • 11:30 am – 12:00 am: Tie-dye camp shirts
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch break
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Un-mounted horse games and/or rest time
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Water games

Day 2: Horse Care and Management

  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Horse care and management demonstration (feeding, watering, stall cleaning)
  • 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Group A rides, Group B arts and crafts. Switch after 45min.
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Equine education (horse health, hoof care, dental care) outside vendor vet
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch break
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Practice tacking alone group game.
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Clean tack learn parts of the tack

Day 3: Horse Behavior and Communication

  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Lunging lesson. Learn about communication.
  • 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Group A rides, Group B arts and crafts. Switch after 45min
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Equine education outside vendor. Animal communicator
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch break
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Horse observation and behavior recording activity. Write down and present the horse you chose.
  • 2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Bobbing for Apples race with the horses

Day 4: Horse Riding and Equitation

  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Horse care and management demonstration (feeding, watering, stall cleaning)
  • 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Group A rides, Group B arts and crafts. Switch after 45min.
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Equine education. Outside vendor. Saddle fitter
  • 12:00 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch break
  • 1:00pm – 2:00 pm: Painting with horses
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Guess that Horse game

Day 5: Trail Rides!

  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Horse care and management demonstration (feeding, watering, stall cleaning)
  • 9:30 am: Trail ride group A, Group B crafts
  • 10:30 am: Trail ride group B, Group A crafts
  • 11:00am – 12:00 pm: Farrier
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch break
  • 1:00pm – 2:00 pm: Unmounted game
  • 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Horse bubble baths

Summer Camp FAQs

What is Included:

  1. 5 Days of camp, 8:30am-3:00pm. (Early drop-off and late pick-up options available.)
  2. All required safety equipment.
  3. Bottled water and sugar-free gatorade.

What is NOT Included:
  1. Daily Lunch and Snacks (children must bring a packed lunch and snacks)
  2. Overnight stays. This is NOT an overnight camp.

Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up:

The camp schedule will run on time from 8:30am – 3:00pm.

Early Drop-Off can be arranged as early as 7:30am for an additional daily fee of $25.

Late Pick-Up can be arranged as late as 5:00pm for an additional daily fee of $25.

Requirements:
  1. Children must be between the ages of 8 and 15 years old at the time of the camp session.
  2. Children must be able to follow directions given my staff and/or camp counselors.
  3. Children must be able to independently manage essential personal needs for hygiene tasks such as using the bathroom, changing clothes, etc.
  4. Children must be willing to wear provided personal protection equipment for various activities such as helmets, safety goggles, etc.
  5. Children must come dressed appropriately for outdoor activities. This includes but is not limited to properly fitting close-toed shoes and modest, weather appropriate clothing.

Restrictions:

This camp is an outdoor experience that takes place in conditions typical of Florida weather and natural outdoor spaces. Our kids learn, play, and get a little dirty! We think less time inside with screens and more time outdoors adventuring is a wonderful experience, but we understand every child has unique preferences.

If you have questions about the suitability of this camp for your child, please contact our camp director.

Cancellations:

Camp fees are refundable until 30 days prior to start of camp, minus a $75 non-refundable deposit. If your child becomes ill and you provide a doctor’s note (or other similar, official document) stating your child is unable to attend camp, we will offer a credit for future use at a camp or other Rock Springs Guest Ranch service. If your child is unable to attend camp, we require a doctor’s note in advance in order to be eligible for a credit. No credits will be issued if you do not notify the program director that your child will not attend AND you do not provide a doctor note in advance.