Friday, April 11, 2014

2014 HORSE CAMPS

 June 17 - 20, 2014
July 15 - 18, 2014



 Dou"B"le J Farm will offer Horse Camps that will teach kids to ride and care for horses.  General farm life will be experienced also.  We will have arts and crafts each day also.
The camp group is limited to 10 campers. This is to ensure its not too crowded and everyone gets equal time on the horses.  Camps are for boys and girls ages five to fifteen 

A non-refundable deposit of $ 75.00  will hold your child's spot in the camp.  
There must be a minimum of 5 campers signed up for camp to be held.



FUN AND ADVENTURE

Dou"B"le J Farm provides a comprehensive riding and care program including:
  • Basic Anatomy and Breed Characteristics
  • Riding Lessons (Western)
  • Grooming, Tools and Instruction
  • Tack and Equipment Instruction
  • Leading, Walking, Handling
  • Rules for Safety
  • Crafts
  • Barn chores
  • Staying Safe On or Off the Horse
  • Care and Feeding of All Farm Animals


OUR GOAL:  TO SHARE A UNIQUE HORSE CAMP EXPERIENCE
Four days of absolute fun in a safe, wholesome and supportive environment where campers experience adventure while building character and confidence. The instruction and activities at this camp will challenge and improve each campers riding skills. Lessons emphasize communication using the four natural aids to control the horse. We focus on developing the proper body alignment, balance, independent seat in each rider. Fully supervised, individual attention and foremost of all, safety is a must, where we aim to produce competent riders who appreciate and practice with intelligence and competence, all aspects of sound horsemanship. Campers will learn through fun and meet new friends! We believe that horses are good for people and if properly educated, people can be good for horses! We find that lessons learned working with horses help develop skills that last a lifetime.
For the seriously "horse crazy", we highly recommend two or more sessions. Subsequent lessons will foster a closer union between horse and handler. The first week of camp is very active in their learning stages of new things, with goals that are designed for each class that builds on one another. This gives the student self confidence in accomplishment with every lesson and a greater sense of responsibility.



What Each Camper Will Need To Bring:
  • Sunscreen (Please apply before drop - off)
  • Water games attire
  • Towel
  • Lunch (A small cooler is fine)**
  • Snacks & Drinks (At least 2)
  • Closed toed shoes (Boots with a heel preferred)
  • Change of clothes (Younger Campers - recommended)
  • Riding Helmet
For the safety of our campers, no Clogs, Crocs, or Flip-Flops please!
 
** Campers will bring their own lunches Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, on the final day of camp, Friday, Dou"B"le J Farm will provide either a cookout (or pizza, bad weather option).





Drop your camper off each day at 9:00 and pick up at 3:00 for four days of horse adventure. If you need your camper to come earlier in the morning or stay a little longer in the afternoon, before and after activities are available and the cost is $10/hr.  For the before and after activities please call for arrangements. Each day includes mounted lessons, information on horsemanship safety, horse related crafts and activities, as well as an introduction to the wholesome farm life. Campers participate with pride in the routine hands on care and handling of horses and find out what it really means to own a horse. 


Cost is $300 per rider with a $75 non-refundable deposit to hold child’s place (credited towards the camp fee). If you register by May 1st for either camp the cost is $275 per rider.  Mail the completed registration form or call Judy at (205) 792-4940. It is our genuine hope that our campers will become life-long horse enthusiasts with memories that last a lifetime.  NO REFUNDS for non-attendance after camp begins.

**Notice**

There must be a minimum of 5 campers signed up in order for each camp to be held.  

SIBLING DISCOUNTS
If you sign up siblings,the first pays full price and additional siblings 10% off.


The deadline for sign up for the June camp is 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 and 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 for the July camp. 

You will be notified if the June camp is canceled by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014 and for the July camp by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014.


The $75 deposit for the camps will be refunded only if the camps are canceled.


Each spectator or any person participating in any activity must respect our barn rules. 

Payment Options:  

You can pay the deposit now and the balance is due the first day of camp.  Or if you have paid the deposit you can pay the remainder of the camp fee online.  Or if you just want to pay the full camp fee that option is also available.
Select Option Here:



Completed registration form can be mailed to:

Dou"B"le J Farm
Judy Johnson, 1233 County Road 46, Moundville, AL 35474