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.
Day Camp Summer 2010
General Information | Prices and Enrollment | Schedule for Summer 2010 | Equipment, etc.
General Information
 Day
Camp 2010 begins Tuesday, June 22. 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
year olds, 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, Cory will be teaching a Day Camp for our Beginner Novice and Novice level riders.
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 29, 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.
We regret that Mill Creek is not considered a day care facility and
may not be used for a tax write-off.
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. Checks 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.
Week 1 must be paid no later than June 1; weeks 2, 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.
| Day Camp |
$80.00/day |
| Sunday only 1st Level (2½ hours) |
$50.00 |
Schedule for Summer 2010
 This summer we are offering the following schedule:
- 1st level students: Tuesday, Thursday (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) &
Sunday (11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.);
- 2nd level students: Wednesday, Friday (9:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.) & Saturday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.);
- 3rd level students: Tuesday, Thursday (9:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m.) & Saturday (10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.);
- 4th 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 2010 Day Camp schedule (in Acrobat PDF format).
The weeks are numbered as follows:
Week 1: June 22 - June 27
Week 2: June 29 - July
3), No lessons or camp Sunday July 4
Week 3: July 6 - 11
Week 4: July 13 - 18
Week 5: July 20
- 25
Week 6:
July 27 - August 1
Week 7: August 3 - 8
Week 8:
August 10 - 15
Week 9: August 17 - 22
Week 10:
August 24 - 29
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)
- 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.
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