Horsemanship Camps

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    Mom and Me Camps

    Daughter's Age 7 - 11

    Leaders-In-Training

    Wranglers-In-Training

    Camp Ages 16 - 17

    Do you know a girl that is "Horse Crazy"?
    She would absolutely love our  "All About Horses"  Camp.

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    CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Certified Instructors

    AAHS (American Association of Horsemanship Safety) Lesson Plans
    GS Council Approved Riding Facility
    THE WALL STREET JOURNAL  Recognized Camp  

    American Camping Association Accredited

     


    Teaching Horsemanship Safety is our Top Priority

    Western or English Style  Riding Lessons

    Our Mission is to grasp your daughter’s love of horses, then create programs through  riding and caring for horses that will improve her confidence & self esteem.  Your daughter will experience responsibility in working as a team member. She will also learn how to set her own personal goals and create a plan for accomplishing those goals.  Positive attitude and self confidence are created through accomplishments which will enable her to try new things and succeed in any endeavor.

    Choose from 3 Different Camps this Year:

      Summer Residental "Sleep-Away" Horsemanship Camps (All Girl) ages 7 - 15

      "Day" Camps - Monday thru Thrusdays 8:00am - 5:00pm

      Mom and Me Camps (Daughters age 7 - 11)

      Leaders & Wranglers-In-Training Camp  Age 16-17

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    OVERNIGHT "SLEEP-AWAY RESIDENT CAMPS 
    Drop Off Sunday - evening CHECK IN between 4:00 to 6:00 pm

    Pick Up Saturday on ending your term-  9:00 am starts Camper Horse Show   

    Campers who are interested in attending a Day Camp Session only,

    are welcome to attend the last 4 weeks of the Resident sessions, as Day Campers.  

    Day Campers will check in at 8:00 Monday morning,

    Monday – Thursday, 8:00 A.M. and will be picked up at 5:00 every day.

    *Call office for details -  *Additional Days May be added to include Friday 8:00 - 5:00 plus participate in Saturday morning Camper Horse Show

    DETAILS OF RIDING LESSONS

    DURING CAMP SESSIONS

    Camp Activities:

    Girls find out what it really means to own a horse.

    Your daughter’s daily activities includes classes teaching key topics in care and working safely with horses.  Their daily duties include morning feeding, brushing, cleaning out hooves, saddling, riding lessons, bathing, braiding mane and cleaning your horse's stall. 

    Camp Horse "Jackpot"    Western Style Riding

    Correct Riding Skills in WESTERN or ENGLISH are taught daily by Certified Instructors with progressive lesson plans teaching body alignment, balance, leg pressures and seat weight in communicating with her assigned horse.  WESTERN lessons offered to the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced riders. ENGLISH lessons offered to the intermediate and advanced riders upon request. 

    Lesson Plans with goals are designed for each class that builds on one another. This gives the student self confidence in accomplishment with every lesson. Horsemanship safety both in ground handling and riding is always our top priority. Learn the safest way to work around horses through a safe riding environment with professional instructors certified in their field of teaching riding. Lessons focus on communication skills, body alignment, balance and an independent seat which are the building blocks in becoming a good rider.

    Horsemanship is not only riding; we have educational classes made fun and entertaining to increase your knowledge of horse management.

     

    "Brochure for Horsemanship Camps "

    New Program for Age 16 - 17  (click here for details)

    Leaders-In-Training LITs      Wranglers-In-Training WIT's

    Camp Ages 16 - 17

    REGISTER for  LIT or WIT CAMP

     

    Staff is teaching campers to groom and saddle

    Whether you have never touched a horse before or are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider, the instruction and activities at this camp will challenge and improve your riding skills.

    Safety skills in working with horses always in place.

    Team Work at "Pooh Mountain"

    Responsibilities in Caring for Horses

    Each evening is different with fun activities such as  Dancing (Western Line, Jazz,  Rock & Roll on “Lighted Disco Dance Floor”,  Karaoke Night, Camp Fire Fun, Fun Dance Aerobics, “Horse Bowl” (prizes included) .  Blue Streak Stables offers specialty programs during the week which include “Positive Thinking”, “Dream to Achieve” “Zink the Zebra” (accepting yourself and others),“Do the Best you Can" "If you think you can, anything is possible”.  Through our Horse Programs and Specialty Programs your Camper experiences responsibility and unconditional love in working with horses and each other as a team. This enhances and promotes self-worth, positive attitudes and self-confidence. 

                  

    Horsemanship is more than riding.  Classes will be taught Daily on Horse Management.  Each evening is different with fun activities such as  Dancing (Western Line, Jazz,  Rock & Roll) on “Lighted Disco Dance Floor”,  Karaoke Night, Camp Fire Fun, “Zumba” Dance Aerobics with certified Dance instructor.   

    Other activities include  swimming games, a campfire cookout,  trail ride and

    Camper Horse Show at end of term.  

    For campers signing up for more than 1 week session -

    advancing in their riding skills plus different horse topics and

    different educational classes for additional weeks.

    Camp Counselors - Wonderful role models for your camper. All women, ages 18 and older, mainly College Students that are actually earning credits at Blue Streak Stables.

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    "Brochure for Horsemanship Camps "

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          • Two arenas - Beginner Arena & Intermediate/Advance Arena
          • Horsemanship Safety/Horse Psychology
          • Horseback Riding Lessons in Arenas Daily
          • Relaxing Horseback Trail Ride on Thursday
          • Camp Fire Fun
          • Saturday Camper Horse Show
          • Horse Movies
          • Swimming, too!
          • Air-conditioned Bunk Houses.
          • Air-conditioned Dining Rooms and Recreation Center
    • Recreation Center -      
      Sound System with Karaoke Night - Fun lighted disco ball will make you a singing star, along with all your other camper friends - its a BLAST!
      Also, Western Line Dancing, Jazz and Zumba Classes!   

    Friendship Development

     Parents Email Your Camper's Letters  

    E-mails Printed Daily at 12 noon

    Writing Home to Family

    THINGS TO BRING LIST

    "Brochure for Horsemanship Camps "

     

    CAMP STORE  - HAVE A BLAST SHOPPING IN THE CAMP STORE!

    MANY NEW ITEMS ADDED THIS YEAR!

     

     

     

    AIRPORT  TRANSPORTATION    

    YES! We do Provide Airport Transportation - San Antonio (SAT)
    Camper is greeted as soon as they step off the plane!

    Transportation fee of $50.00.
    Call Stables to arrange specific times before booking flight.

     

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    Rates for  "Sleep- Away" Week Long Camps

    Refer a Friend who registers for the 2010 - receive a $20.00 Camp Store Credit!

    Register before Feb 28th and receive $20.00 off your Camp!

      Online Registraton for Summer Camps

     

    We offer different educational classes for additional weeks, plus improving riding skills daily.

    Laundry Facility is located at stables for those staying longer than 2 weeks.  Counselors help with camper's with their washing.  All meals furnished over the weekends.

     

      See Different Weekly Classes

    Weight limit under 180 lbs. 

    Please register with accurate weight.

    1.     REGISTER  ONLINE

    Register Online -instantly with credit card

    or

    2.     Call and Register by Phone

       830-372-1677  or  Toll Free   1-800-448-8180

     

     

    DAY CAMPS

    Campers who are interested in attending a Day Camp Session only,

    are welcome to attend the last 4 weeks of the Resident sessions.

    Day Campers "check in" at 8:00 am Monday morning.  4 Day Session

    Monday – Thursday, 8:00 A.M. and will be picked up at 5:00 pm every day

     Day Camps include Home-Made Lunch Daily!   

    *Call office for details -

                   *Additional Days May be added to include Friday 8:00 - 5:00 pm plus

    participate in Saturday morning Camper Horse Show

    More details on Day Camps Click Here

     

    Leaders-In-Training (LIT’s) / Wranglers-In-Training (WIT’s)

    Horsemanship Management,  Ground Lessons & Assisting Riding Instructors

     

    Combination of LIT and WIT which is a 2 week session. Designed for teenagers who are interested in developing leadership & counseling skills while learning Horse Management and Assistant Instructor duties.

     

    LIT’s  1st week will learn fundamental “how-to’s of:

    • Developing Leadership and Counseling Skills
    • Self Discipline
    • Horse Management in a working stable
    • Horsemanship Safety and Basic Ground Classes
    • Assisting Counselors in Teaching 
    • Riding lessons daily

     

    WIT’s in second week will learn fundamental “how-to’s” of:

    • Assisting certified riding instructors in riding arenas while giving class
    • Creating lesson plans for riding skills
    • Conducting a Trail Ride
    • Duties and Liabilities of Instructors 
    • Riding lessons daily

     During LIT and WIT training, particpate in rding lessons daily with certified riding instructor.

    (Riding-Weight limit under 180)   

    2 Week Session Limited to 10 students

     REGISTER for LIT's & WIT's Combined Camp Session

     

     

    Mom and Me Camps - Weekend Fri - Sun

    Mothers & Daughter’s Age 7 - 11

    Moms will feel like kids again!  Share your childhood memories with your daughter.  Do you remember your first horse ride?  Well, she will too for years to come.  Create a long lasting memory.

    Mothers and daughters who want to spend time together having the best bonding experience of a lifetime. Imagine bunking in a real bunkhouse.  You will be riding and caring for horses during your weekend stay. Your camp will have fun evenings with dancing and other exciting programs.

    Price is 250.00 per guest

    Moms may attend and choose not to ride  (Our horses do not accommodate a rider’s weight over 180 lbs)

    REGISTER for Mom and Me CAMPS

     

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