Connecticut’s Top Ranked Equestrian Camp For Beginner Through Advanced Rider
SESSIONS FILLING QUICKLY FOR 2023! SIGN UP TODAY, WAITLISTS IN SOME SESSIONS!
Quality Programs & Long-Standing Traditions
Our sleepaway equestrian camp – Hide-a-Way Ranch, at Camp Jewell YMCA is an amazing opportunity for beginner and advanced riders to experience a traditional camp setting with a special equestrian focus. English style horseback riding and horse care form the cornerstone of this program and bring together campers who attend in ways that you won’t find anywhere else. Not only do campers build relationships within their cabins, horseback riding groups, and the staff among other campers – they also gain an understanding of how to care both for horses and each other, allowing them to bond over these common experiences. Quality programs such as these create long-standing traditions that will last for years to come.
Our Progressive Programs
At Ranch camp, we take pride in offering an environment where campers can learn how to care for horses, participate in activities such as trail rides, and gain skills in English style riding. To further acknowledge the accomplishments of our ranch campers and provide them with a sense of purpose at camp, we launched the Neckerchief Achievement Awards. These awards are based on horsemanship knowledge, the ability to obtain assigned skills related to horseback riding, and getting involved in everything Ranch has to offer. With 9 levels of Neckercheifs available (such as Junior, Filly, Greenhorn, Colt, Yearling), only a handful of campers each summer are able to reach the Jr. Wrangler and Wrangler levels due to it being such an honourable and highly commendable accomplishment – awarding one with great respect among Ranch peers. Although participating in the Neckerchief Awards is not mandatory for all campers, it is deeply rooted within Ranch traditions.
Quality Staff Make The Difference.
Our 1 to 3 staff to camper ratio coupled with our highly trained horseback riding instructors ensure that riders of all abilities are given the time and attention to improve their riding skills and talents.
We offer a variety of equestrian programs based on each camper’s age. All of our Ranch Camp options are offered as a two-week program. Junior Ranch is offered for ages 7-9, Drivers is offered for ages 10-11 and Top Hands for ages 12-16.
Focusing On The Individual
Ranch Camp is the perfect place for kids to explore their love of horses and riding! At Ranch Camp, all campers can participate in a variety of equestrian related activities such as trail rides, vaulting, and off-horse lessons. Whether they are a beginner or advanced rider, we have English style riding instructors and counselors who focus on each camper individually to ensure everybody not only enjoys their time in the ring but also has an amazing experience with us overall. Alongside riding instructions we offer a range of educational opportunities that teach campers about horse care, safety, nutrition and much more! Join us today to kick start your Ranch Camp adventure!
PLUS ALL OF THE FUN OF CAMP!
Campers will also get to participate in a selection of traditional camp activities including…
- Climbing
- Swimming
- Campfires
- Team-building games
- Arts & Crafts
- The daily care of our 20+ horses
- Many other traditional camp activities!
Connecticut’s Top Ranked Equestrian Camp For Beginner Through Advanced Rider
SESSIONS FILLING QUICKLY FOR 2024! SIGN UP TODAY, WAITLISTS IN SOME SESSIONS!
Quality Programs & Long-Standing Traditions
Our sleepaway equestrian camp – Hide-a-Way Ranch, at Camp Jewell YMCA is an amazing opportunity for beginner and advanced riders to experience a traditional camp setting with a special equestrian focus. English style horseback riding and horse care form the cornerstone of this program and bring together campers who attend in ways that you won’t find anywhere else. Not only do campers build relationships within their cabins, horseback riding groups, and the staff among other campers – they also gain an understanding of how to care both for horses and each other, allowing them to bond over these common experiences. Quality programs such as these create long-standing traditions that will last for years to come.
Quality Staff Make The Difference.
Our 1 to 3 staff to camper ratio coupled with our highly trained horseback riding instructors ensure that riders of all abilities are given the time and attention to improve their riding skills and talents.
We offer a variety of equestrian programs based on each camper’s age. All of our Ranch Camp options are offered as a two-week program. Junior Ranch is offered for ages 7-9, Drivers is offered for ages 10-11 and Top Hands for ages 12-16.
Focusing On The Individual
Ranch Camp is the perfect place for kids to explore their love of horses and riding! At Ranch Camp, all campers can participate in a variety of equestrian related activities such as trail rides, vaulting, and off-horse lessons. Whether they are a beginner or advanced rider, we have English style riding instructors and counselors who focus on each camper individually to ensure everybody not only enjoys their time in the ring but also has an amazing experience with us overall. Alongside riding instructions we offer a range of educational opportunities that teach campers about horse care, safety, nutrition and much more! Join us today to kick start your Ranch Camp adventure!
Our Progressive Programs
At Ranch camp, we take pride in offering an environment where campers can learn how to care for horses, participate in activities such as trail rides, and gain skills in English style riding. To further acknowledge the accomplishments of our ranch campers and provide them with a sense of purpose at camp, we launched the Neckerchief Achievement Awards. These awards are based on horsemanship knowledge, the ability to obtain assigned skills related to horseback riding, and getting involved in everything Ranch has to offer. With 9 levels of Neckercheifs available (such as Junior, Filly, Greenhorn, Colt, Yearling), only a handful of campers each summer are able to reach the Jr. Wrangler and Wrangler levels due to it being such an honourable and highly commendable accomplishment – awarding one with great respect among Ranch peers. Although participating in the Neckerchief Awards is not mandatory for all campers, it is deeply rooted within Ranch traditions.