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Summer Camps at Rock Creek Park Horse Center

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 Day Camp  |  Ponies & Friends Camp  |  Teen Camp  |  Adult Camp  |  Western Camp  |  Weekend Dressage Mini Camp


DAY CAMP - $500
1 WEEK SESSION (non-refundable)
Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
For boys and girls ages 8-14 

Summer Camp at Rock Creek Horse CenterFrom the beginner to the more experienced, our campers learn to ride and care for horses at all levels of accomplishment.  Each session includes instruction, lectures on horsemanship theory and safety, as well as trail rides, picnics and games. 

Session 1  June 14 - 18
Session 2  June 21 - 25
Session 3  June 28 - July 3
Session 4  July 5 - 9
Session 5  July 12 - 16
Session 6  July 19 - 23
Session 7  July 26 - 30
Session 8  August 2 - 6
Session 9 August 9 - 13
Session 10  August 16 - 20
Session 11  August 23 - 27

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PONIES & FRIENDS CAMP - $325
1 WEEK SESSION (non-refundable)
Ponies & Friends CampMonday thru Friday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 4-7

For the more the mature rider, beginner through advanced, these week-long evening camps focus on advanced control under saddle and more sophisticated riding skills and equestrian fundamentals. This smaller camp allows riders the opportunity to work with an advanced hunter-jumper instructor in lessons that are challenging and fun (often set to music).

Session 1  June 14 -18 (ages 4-7)
Session 2  June 21 - 25 (ages 4-5)
Session 3  June 28 - July 3 (ages 6-7)
Session 4  July 5 - 9 (ages 4-5)
Session 5  July 12 - 16 (ages 6-7)
Session 6  July 19 - 23 (ages 4-5)
Session 7  July 26 - 30 (ages 6-7)
Session 8  August 2 - 6 (ages 4-5)
Session 9 August 9 - 13 (ages 6-7)
Session 10  August 16 - 20 (ages 4-5)
Session 11  August 23 - 27 (ages 6-7)

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Summer Camp at Rock Creek Horse CenterTEEN CAMP - $400
1 WEEK SESSION (non-refundable)
Monday thru Friday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
For boys and girls ages 13-18  

From the beginner to the more experienced, our campers learn to ride and care for horses at all levels of accomplishment.  Each session includes instruction, lectures on horsemanship theory and safety, as well as trail rides, picnics and games. 

(Intermediate) July 5 - 9
(Intermediate/Advanced) July 26 - 30
(Beginner/Intermediate) August 16 - 20

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Adult Camp at Rock Creek Horse CenterADULT CAMP - $400
1 WEEK SESSION (non-refundable)
Monday thru Friday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
For ages 18 and up  

For the more mature rider, beginner through advanced, these week-long evening camps focus on control under saddle, solid riding position, and equestrian fundamentals. This smaller camp allows adults the opportunity to work with an advanced hunter-jumper instructor in lessons that are challenging and fun.
To enroll in these camps, please see a description of schedule to choose the camp that best fits your riding level.
If unsure of your riding level and skills, please call to schedule an evaluation 202-362-0117 ext. 5.

(Intermediate) July 12 - 16
(Intermediate/Advanced) August 2 - 6
(Beginner/Intermediate) August 23 - 27

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WESTERN CAMP - $400
1 WEEK SESSION (non-refundable)
Monday thru Friday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages 13 and up

For the rodeo star in everyone, these evening western camps give riders the opportunity to channel their inner cowboy or cowgirl! Students will study riding technique and theory through mounted instruction in the only western program in Washington D. C. To enroll, please choose the camp which best fits your riding level.

June 21 - 25 (Intermediate Advanced Teen with instructor approval)
This is an intermediate/advanced western camp, in which students will study various speed classes including Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. The emphasis during this camp is on riding technique and skill development, not necessarily on the quickness of gaits involved. Students who are interested must contact the barn office and be approved by the instructor prior to admission to the camp.

July 19 - 23 (Beginner Intermediate Adult)
This camp will feature instruction that outlines principles of Western Equitation and showing. Students will study riding theory and technique, show grooming and prep, and will perform a series of western pattern demonstrations later in the week.

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WEEKEND DRESSAGE MINI CAMP - $150
1 WEEKEND SESSION $150 (non-refundable)
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - 12noon
Ages 13 and up

For adults and teens who want to explore basic concepts of dressage-focusing on rider position, control and aids through bending, yielding, transitions and more. Riding experience necessary (must be able to control a horse at a walk, trot, and canter).

Session 1 June 24 - 25
Session 2 July 24 - 25
Session 3 August 28 - 29

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