Children's Day Camp

Day Camp 2011 is over. This page is left up for informational Purposes.

Perhaps the most unique component of our lesson program is the Children’s Day Camp, which we offer on Saturdays and Sundays during the school year and daily during summer vacation. In addition to fundamental riding skills, students learn safe handling procedures, proper grooming techniques and correct use and care of riding equipment. We foster a sense of responsibility and love for horses by emphasizing the importance of respect and appropriate care for them.

General Information | Prices and Enrollment | Schedule for Summer 2011 | Equipment, etc. 

General Information

Day Camp 2011 begins Tuesday, June 21. The Mill Creek summer horse back riding program is designed to give our students “hands on” experience with horses. Our Sunday class is designed for children 6 years of age and older. For children  6 - 8 years old, the half day class is recommended (they ride for one hour and have one hour of activities). The full 1st level classes are for children 9 years and older. The activities vary to include some grooming and tacking up of horses and emphasize proper care and horsemanship.  We also offer 2nd through 4th level classes for students who advance through the program.  This year we will also have a Day Camp for our Beginner Novice and Novice level riders (taught by Cory, Lindsay, Robyn or Joe).

We are looking forward to another wonderful, fun-filled summer. Our trainers have  lots of terrific lessons and activities planned. All riders should arrive at Mill Creek each week at the time indicated on schedule below.  The program runs through August 28, after which,  there will be riding lessons available in the Fall for your child/children to continue.

Please make sure that you and your child are aware of Mill Creek's general and safety rules listed on our Policies page.

If you have any further questions please call Lorie or Sally in the office at (310) 455-1116 or click the link to download the complete Day Camp Packet (PDF Version; Word Version).

Prices & Enrollment

All students need to have our latest 2003 liability release forms filled out and signed by their parents.  (Please Note: this form must be signed by parents in person at Mill Creek; a sample of this form is available on our forms page). 

Parents need to fill out an enrollment form (PDF format) and return it to the office with payment to confirm a space for their child in the summer program.

Prices are listed below. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Cash and checks (which should be made payable to Mill Creek) and payment for your child’s individual summer schedule should be received with an enrollment sheet in the office as soon as possible. Weeks 1 & 2 must be paid no later than June 1; weeks 3, 4, 5 & 6 must be paid no later than June 15; and weeks 7, 8, 9 & 10 must be paid no later than July 15.

Schedule for Summer 2011

This summer we are offering the following schedule:

• 1^st level students: Tuesday, Thursday (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) & Sunday (11:30 a.m.  - 2:00 p.m.); 
• 2^nd level students: Wednesday, Friday (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) & Saturday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.);
• 3^rd level students: Tuesday, Thursday (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) & Saturday (10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.);
• 4^th level students: Wednesday, Friday (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and Sunday (10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
• Beginner Novice & Novice level students: Wednesday and Friday (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Click for our detailed Summer 2011 Day Camp schedule (in Acrobat PDF format).

The weeks are numbered as follows:

Week 1: June 21 - June 26
Week 2: June 28 - July 3
Week 3: July 5 - 10
Week 4: July 12 - 17
Week 5: July 19 -  24
Week 6: July 26 - July 31
Week 7: August 2 - 7
Week 8: August 9 - 14
Week 9: August 16 - 21
Week 10: August 23 - 28

Please realize we have a limited number of school horses. These horses are reserved in advance and therefore we require that cancellations be made to the office before 12 noon, the day prior, otherwise you will be charged.

Equipment, etc.

For your child's comfort and safety, please provide the following:

• Long pants or riding breeches
• Appropriate footwear (tall or short boots)
• ASTM- SEI Approved riding helmet with a chin strap (provided by Mill Creek for those who don’t have their own). Helmets should be no older than 5 years.
• Safety vest recommended
• Riding crop
• Spray bottle with water
• Lunch, preferably in a small cooler
• Change for the vending machines (kept in their pocket)
• Layered clothing (everything should be labeled)
• Insect repellent
• Extra bottles of water or sports drink
• SUNSCREEN!!

Visit our Resources page for information on where to buy riding apparel and equipment.

There is a small refrigerator located in the school horse area to hold drinks. There is also a vending machine with water, sodas and snacks located near the big barn.