Summer Camp Program

with Mountain View Adventures

kids riding in green field in front of Hudson Bay Mountain

Summer Camps

Our camps are a wonderful opportunities for kids of all ages to learn how to ride and care for a horse, while having lots of fun and learning many skills. Each camper has their own horse for the duration of their stay. With that horse they will participate in daily riding lessons to ensure safety and skill development. Our second ride of the day is all about having fun so we go trail riding, play games on horseback or bareback. Off the horses, we keep our campers busy with a wide variety of games and crafts throughout the evening. Each day is jam packed with exciting activities that are sure to be the source of many entertaining stories long after the week is over.

MVA Camp Basics:

Our summer camps have been capturing the imaginations of kids since 1987. Camps begin Monday morning and campers stay until Saturday after noon. Check out our accommodation and menu pages for more details. During their week of camp, students are exposed to a wide variety of fun activities that will surly make camp the highlight of their summer. Besides, who would not want the chance to get their own horse or pony for an entire week?

Games Horse Activities:
In each week, students ride twice a day. Once in a formal riding lesson where skills are learned and/or developed. Unlike most "lessons" these riding lessons are usually everyone's favorite activity because they learn to do things they never thought they could. The second ride of the day is always a fun activity such as trail riding, playing games on horseback or bare backing. MVA strongly believes that riders should learn both the serious and fun sides to horseback riding and care so all students are exposed to as much horse knowledge as possible.

Non-Horse Activities: playing
Since campers spend a week at MVA, we've made sure that there is no lack of entertainment. When we aren't off on an adventure with our horses we are playing games, making crafts or enjoying ourselves around a campfire.

Below you'll find the themes associated with each of our weeks this summer. These themes do not change the basic principles of camp (as listed above) but simply offer campers a chance to explore a new area of horsemanship or delve deeper into an area of interest.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Summer 2012

Over the past few years we have collected and assessed suggestions from participants and parents. The result is an exciting new outline that offers variety and tons of fun. Have fun reading about each week.

Snoopy Camp

Hurray!!!! School is out, so let’s dive right into the fun of horseback riding! After all what better way is there then to start off the holiday than on horseback. This week is perfect to get you an easy start back or if you have never tried horse camp to get a first taste. These three days are filled with lessons, trail rides, games and other fun activities. Campers are to arrive at 9am and be picked up at 5 PM every day. Make sure to bring a lunch and plenty to drink.

Wild West Camp

Bring your hats, bandanas and whatever else that defines you as a Cowboy/girl. This is going to be a hoot-en too-ten week of fun. Brush up on your Western Riding skills over and through obstacles or give it a first try during lesson time. Enjoy a picnic lunching during our Wednesday trailblazer. And we almost forgot to mention Friday afternoons "Rodeo Games" You will have barely time to catch your breath in this exiting week, with trying your hands at roping, obstacle courses and a wide range of western inspired games & crafts.

	Mounted Games
	Games on horseback, what could be more fun than that? Try your hand at old fashioned relay races, apple bobbing and more, or try something a bit faster such as pole bending or flag racing. Still want more? How about trying your luck at a variety of jousting exercises staight from medival times. The fun never ends and activities throughout the day will be sure to keep you grinning.

	Trail Blazer
	Seeking adventure beyond the grasp of civilization? We will prepare for our overnight camping trip by learning to ride with a lead horse, cover lots of trail miles and of course learn to pack the "Pack Horse". The highlight of the week is an overnight trip with tents and rustic, horseback fun. This week features no final presentation on Saturdays. Everyone welcome!


	Natural Horsemanship
	Natural Horsemanship aims for rider and horse to communicate without artificial aids. Bond with your horse during ground work and carry your new experience over to riding your horse in a halter and without a saddle. Saddles are available upon request