Grubb Grove Horse Farm

Come join us for a fun week

of horse activities!!

• We want to share our horses with you and teach you everything about caring for these wonderful  animals.

• Our camp is all about having fun and learning from each other.

• We have camp every day rain or shine - there is a lot to learn and do even when it is hot.

• Camp weeks run from Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am- 3:00 pm.

• Boys and girls ages 7 - 14 yrs.

• Each Camper needs to bring their own lunch, water, and a helmet. (a bike helmet works fine)

• Remember to wear sneakers or boots. Open-toed shoes are not allowed. 

 We're looking for teen volunteers to help us with our summer day camps!  If you or someone you know is interested please contact us at 757-485-9349 and ask for Ms. Jacquie!

 Our Camps filled fast this  summer...

Please plan ahead and book your spot!

A   $50.00

(non-refundable)

deposit holds your place.

  $145.00 balance

due one week before camp.

2012 Camp Weeks

(all weeks run Monday - Friday)

 Week #1        6/25 

Week #2         7/9  

Week #3         7/23 

Week #4        8/6

$195.00 per week

$50.00 deposit holds your spot

* Camp fee balance must be paid in full one week before camp

 Click here to register for one of our camps.  Please include the week you are interested in attending.

Double click the links below to down load your forms (2) now. All forms can be saved in your computer, filled out, and emailed to us to confirm your reservation.

1. Day Camp 2012 Contract 

this is a Word document

2. Equine Release Form

Don't forget to pick up your

Grubb Grove t-shirt

during your camp week!

Available every day at the farm.

What happens on the First Day of Camp?

9:00 - 9:30  Kids check in, show them where to put lunches & helmets, tell them about buying drinks,  make name tags.

9:30 - 10:00 Assign kids to teams, explain the rules, and meet the horses.

10:00 - 11:30  Show how to brush & saddle horses, go over turning & stopping, each camper practices turning & stopping, getting on and off, riding the horse on their own.

11:30 - 11:45 Bring horses back to barn, unsaddle, water, kids get lunches & wash hands.

11:45 - 12:45 Eat lunch, play games in yard when finished, everyone uses the restroom.

12:45 - 2:00  Teach how bridle & bit work, teach how to put bridle on, saddle up horses & play games on horseback using what we learned that morning.

2:00 - 2:20 Put horses up, clean stalls, check horse’s water, wash hands, kids get drinks or snacks.

2:20 - 3:00 Do craft (something to do with horses), play games in the yard. Wait for parents to pick up.

Each camper builds on to their riding skills as the week progresses.  New skills are taught each day and are applied to the game played in the afternoon.  We make learning about horses and riding fun!