Our school age camps (ages 6-12) run Monday to Friday from 9-noon or 1-4 pm. In addition to developing riding skills, children learn how to read a horse’s body language and how to care for their horse. Activities include grooming, feeding, tacking up, cleaning tack and mucking stalls. You will find it hard to believe that the same children who refuse to clean their rooms are super excited to clean up horse poop!

On TRAIL RIDE day, children will get to explore Southlands on horseback! For parents, Friday is HORSE SHOW day for children to show off what they have learned.

Our camps are geared towards never-been-on-a-horse riders or beginner riders. Older children, or those who can already canter independently, might prefer our private lessons -- or try our Farm Camps.

Many children spend the whole day on the farm... riding half the day and at farm camp half the day. Lunch time supervision is available.

All activities take place in fresh air outdoors, and face masks are optional. Your children will be in groups with no more than 3 other kids, and almost all activities will be done in those small groups.

• To limit the number of people on the property, we generally do not allow parents/siblings to remain on the property during camps. No visitors at all are allowed on the farm between 9am and 4pm.

HORSE SHOW DAY - FRIDAY

There will be a horse show on Friday, and parents will be invited to attend for a 20-minute window to watch your child's group. Exact times will be sent out the week of your camp.

WHAT TO BRING

• Helmet Any sort of certified helmet will do, such as a bike or boarding helmet. If you don't have one, we have a few we can lend.
• Sunscreen, if applicable
• Reusable water bottle - labelled with your child's name!
• Snack
• Weather-appropriate clothing (rain gear if appropriate)
• Close-toed footwear -- ideally boots with a 1/2“ to 1” heel such as rain boots (not snow-boots -- they're too big)
• Long pants for riding.
• If it's wet out, consider a change of clothes.
• Our office offers organic popsicles, fudgesicles, and Johnny's Pops for sale for $2, $4. and $6 respectively. These will not be directly offered to your child, but if you wish you can send your child with cash, or authorize them to charge to the credit card on your account.

CANCELLATION POLICY

No fee for cancellations made the same day as the booking.
With at least 14 days notice: 95% refund for cancellation, no fee for changes.
With at least 7 days notice: 50% refund for cancellation, no fee for changes
No refunds for cancellations or changes within seven days of the start date.
If you are cancelling for health reasons, we may be able to provide a credit towards a future camp. Please contact us about your situation.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any specific questions or concerns, our staff is available to answer your questions at any time. The fastest way to reach us is by TEXTING us at 604-261-1295. For routine inquiries, please email info@southlandsfarm.ca