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Spotlight on Summer Camps: Summer Horsemanship Youth Day Camp

Looking for a fun camp?

By Nicole Hickoff-Publisher Macaroni Kid Williamsport April 19, 2023

Are you looking for a FUN camp for your kids to participate in this summer?  Well, look no further!  Elysian Fields Equestrian Center is offering its Summer Horsemanship Youth Day Camp this year!  AND GUESS WHAT??  It is offered ALL summer long!  



So many camps fill up quickly because they are offered only for a week, and places can only take so many kids! Have no fear (worries).  

Elysian Fields Equestrian Center has you covered!

Does your child(children) love horses?  Are they curious about horses?  Do they want to learn what an equestrian experience entails?  

Well, sign your kid up for a week-long, immersive experience with the Summer Horsemanship Youth Day Camp!


When your child enrolls in the summer youth camp, they will get to experience a FULL week of what it takes to care for horses.  They will learn everything there is to know about the basic care of horses.  The campers will also learn how to work with these magnificent creatures safely!  Your camper will build confidence, leadership skills, how to work as a team (a very important life lesson), and have "BUCKETS" of fun!  

The Summer Horsemanship Youth Day Camp is available for ALL horse levels!  From those who love horses all the way to experienced horse riders, this camp is for EVERYONE!  

Each summer camp week is open to 15 campers, MAX!  This allows for the 3 full-time instructors and some part-time helpers to break down the campers into small groups of 5.  The small groups give this camp a more personal feel and attention to each camper, and it aids in increased safety for all involved!  

The cost for the full-day camp is $400.00 per camper.  You can check availability and make a deposit of $100.00 to reserve a spot by clicking here!  An added bonus: deposits are FULLY refundable up until the Friday BEFORE your camp begins! Enroll two or more siblings or BFFs together and receive a $50.00 discount off each additional camper.  

If campers are enrolled at least TWO WEEKS prior to start date of camp, campers will receive a FREE 2023 Elysian Fields Equestrian Center Summer Day Camp t-shirt!



Elysian Fields Equestrian Center will provide all that is needed for your child to have the best experience! Lunch is provided along with snacks and drinks!  

Do you want to know what a day at the camp looks like?  

Well, the camper's day starts as soon as they arrive!  Part of the day is spent in small groups, games, and events, but there are other portions the camper will be split into even smaller groups to focus and target on skill-level and age-appropriate activities.  Your equestrian will participate in a check-in, and welcome time, then they are off to their first activity period.  They will enjoy daily riding lessons, learn how to care for a horse, how to get a horse ready for riding, some basic veterinary skills and horse anatomy, and much more!  Once the campers have the basics covered, they get to hit the trails!

Enroll your child today for this AMAZING experience!  This camp is open for children that have completed kindergarten-eleventh grade (ages 6-17)! Kids can be dropped off at 7:00 am and be picked back up by 6:00 pm.  


Frequently Asked Questions: 

1. What is included with the price?

All equipment is provided (ASTM/SEI horseback riding helmets) along with lunches, snacks and all the water, Gatorade or lemonade they can drink! 

2. What about weather?

Weather is not a factor as we are mostly indoors, just dress to temperature and bring a water bottle to drink from.

3. What experience do campers need?

All experience levels and riding disciplines are welcome.

4. What about younger campers? 

See below about their half day camp option for the younger campers!

Do you have a 5-year-old to 7-year-old who is interested in horses? A great way to introduce your young ones to the thrill of horses! They can enjoy a half-day experience at the center as well!  The cost for this opportunity is $200.00.  To enroll your child in this opportunity, you can just contact Elysian Fields by sending them an email with your request to sign them up for the half day option!  


Both the full-day camp and half-day camp participants get to graduate, ride in the show, and receive a certificate for partaking in the Summer Horsemanship Youth Day Camp! The show will be on Friday at 5:00 pm.  

Still, trying to decide if this is the right camp?  Trust me, it is!  Enroll your child today!!

Contact Elysian Fields (570-975-4991) for more information!  You can also call to schedule a tour, meet the staff and the horses before signing your child up.


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