Summer of fun!
Summer Camp at Fieldstone Farm is an exceptional experience where campers discover their unique talents in week-long day camps. Camp staff, instructors and counselors are specially trained to provide a supportive, fun and enriching camp for children and teens with special needs.
Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. early June through early August. Each day campers are assigned a horse to groom, tack and ride, as well as participate in a variety of activities tied to a weekly theme. Riders will get a little dirty, play inside and out, create lasting memories and have FUN! Check out more details below including our themes and dates. Registration begins January 19th.
Camp tuition is $350 per week. Start the registration process by filling out the inquiry form, spots fill quickly.
Eligibility
As part of camp enrollment, an on-site, group assessment is required. This is an opportunity for potential campers to get comfortable with the horses, meet other campers and allow our staff to understand your camper’s unique needs.
Fieldstone Farm camps are for youth who:
- Appropriately socialize with peers in a group setting
- Eat and toilet independently
- Clearly express their needs
- Do not require midday administration of medication
- Weigh less than 180 lbs. as measured on Fieldstone Farm’s scale
Registration Process
Step 1 – Fill out our Inquiry Form
- To start the registration process, fill out the form at the top right of this page (computers) and at the bottom of the page (phones).
- We will contact you to discuss availability and provide you with the registration form.
Step 2 – Fill out Registration Form and Make a Deposit
- Fill out the registration form which includes a health and medical history and submit a non-refundable deposit of $150 (per camp week). Campers may only register for two weeks of camp. Deposits are due at the time of registration in order to secure your camper’s spot. Please be thorough in completing our forms as it helps us create a supportive experience for your camper. We reserve the right to request additional medical information and/or an evaluation by a medical professional prior to or during summer camp. As a reminder, our camp staff cannot administer midday medication. If your child or teen receives county funding for camp, you are responsible for collecting reimbursement from that organization. Deposits are only refundable if Fieldstone Farm determines our program may not be a good fit for your child or teen.
Step 3 – Group Assessment
- We will schedule a group assessment for all campers to ensure a good experience. We will contact you with available times.
Step 4 – After Group Assessment, Make Your Final Payment
- Full tuition payments are due May 4th for the first four weeks of camp (June 1-26) and June 8th for the final 6 weeks of camp (July 6-August 14). If cancellation occurs less than four weeks in advance, full tuition will be charged unless we are able to fill your spot from our waiting list. Once the camp week begins, fees are non-refundable.
- A waiting list for additional weeks will be kept on a first-come first-served basis; however, new campers who are not enrolled in any camps will be given priority. If a camp has not filled within three weeks of the start date, names on the waiting list will be notified. You must respond within 24 hours with confirmation and full payment to book camps from the waiting list.
Weeks & Themes
All About Horses – June 1-5 (ages 13 and older) What do horses eat? Why do they have different jobs? How do they move? This camp is perfect for the child with lots of questions! Campers will learn about horse care, different breeds, how our barn works and more. This week is best suited for campers with the attention span and interest to manage complex, multi-step activities.
Mission Impossible – June 8-12 (ages 6 - 12)
Welcome Secret Agents! Campers will participate in some of our most top-secret missions! All of our activities aim to teach teamwork and problem-solving skills. Campers will work together toward common goals, allowing them to appreciate everyone’s unique talents and strengths. This week includes scavenger hunts, decoding secret messages, building your own spy device and more!
Happy Trails – June 15-19 (ages 6 – 12)
Does your child love to get moving and be outside? This week is all about the ultimate summer camp experience! We will have picnic lunches, tie dye T-shirts and more. One classic feature of a horse summer camp is trail rides. This week will be full of trail rides (weather permitting), obstacle courses on horseback and other activities to bring out the fun of horse camp.
Hobby Horse Sports – June 22-26 (ages 13 and older)
It’s time to learn fun new games on foot and with our own hobby horses! Activities will focus on improving eye-hand coordination, designing and building equipment and getting to know each other.
It’s Rodeo Time – July 6-10 (ages 6 - 12)
Calling all aspiring Cowboys and Cowgirls! During this week campers will learn about cowboy life, ranch horses, roping, knot tying and more. The week will end with campers making their own stick horse for an exciting stick horse rodeo!
LEGO Roundup – July 13-17 (ages 6 - 12)
Everything LEGOS! Do you have a LEGO lover in your house? Each day will be a different themed LEGO activity. Campers will have a blast creating and building throughout the week…even while riding their horse!
Happy Trails – July 20-24 (ages 13 and older) --- FULL, waitlist only
Does your child love to get moving and be outside? This week is all about the ultimate summer camp experience! We will have picnic lunches, tie dye T-shirts and more. One classic feature of a horse summer camp is trail rides. This week will be full of trail rides (weather permitting), obstacle courses on horseback and other activities to bring out the fun of horse camp.
It's Drill Time! – July 27-31 (ages 6 - 12)
Learning patterns and controlling the speed of your horse comprise a successful drill team! Campers will be introduced to some basic drill team skills and terminology and compose their own choreography. The week ends with a theatrical show for friends and family.
Mounted Games Camp August 3-7 (ages 6 - 12)
Mounted games are one of the best ways to improve balance and communication in riders at all levels, and one of the few horse sports where students must truly work together as a team weaving poles, handing off flags and dunking balls. Activities will be played on and off the horse.
A Horse of My Own – August 10-14 (ages 13 and older)
Campers will have their own horse buddy for the week. Not only will they get to know their buddy, but they will learn about the horse’s other friends in their herd and how horses socialize. Campers will also design a horse of their very own out of many different mediums, including pool noodles, corks, cookies and more.
Summer Camp Inquiry Form
If you are interested in Summer Camp, fill out the form below and we will reach back out to you with detailed registration information. Please make sure to list your preferences.
Eligibility for Camp
Fieldstone Farm Summer Camp is for youth who:
- Appropriately socialize with peers in a group setting
- Eat and toilet independently
- Clearly express their needs
- Do not require midday administration of medication
- Weigh less than 180 lbs. as measured on Fieldstone Farm’s scale