DAY CAMP SUMMER 2008

GENERAL INFORMATION

Day Camp 2008 begins Tuesday, June 24. This 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.  Each new student must take AT LEAST four 45-minute private lesson prior to June 26. We also offer 2nd through 4th level classes for students who advance through the program. 

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 31, 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 Lisa or Sally in the office at (310)455-1116 or click the link to download the complete "Day Camp Packet."

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 May 15; weeks 3, 4, &5 must be paid no later than June 15; and weeks 6,7,8 & 9 must be paid no later than July 15.

SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2008

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.).

Click here for a more detailed and printable schedule (in Acrobat PDF format).

The weeks are numbered as follows:

Week 1: June 24 - June 29
Week 2: NO CAMP (June 30 - July 7), we will offer private lessons (except July 4); sign up using the regular Mill Creek Schedule form
Week 3: July 8 - 13
Week 4: July 15 - 20
Week 5: July 22 -  27
Week 6: July 29 - August 3
Week 7: August 5 - 10
Week 8: August 12 - 17
Week 9: August 19 - 24
Week 10: August 26 - 31

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 pay phone (kept in their pocket)
• Layered clothing (everything should be labeled)
• Insect repellent
• 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.