Join us for Connection Camp.
An immersive experience for beginners and seasoned riders alike.
Bramblewood Stables is leading the way in exploring a very different approach to working alongside and riding horses. Our farm is a community center where so many people come to explore themselves, the beauty of nature, and all the gifts that the ancient art of farming brings to the world. Our youth camps are built to support empowerment, emotional wellness, and creative problem solving with the horses as our guides.
We believe that new riders need to spend so much time getting to know these amazing creatures on the ground before swinging a leg over their back. We’ve restructured our camps to reflect the paradigm shift that is happening in the horse world with an emphasis on working with horses on the ground so that our kids can explore every aspect of farming, horsemanship, creative thinking, and independence.
Skills your child will explore in camp:
Self -Awareness
Tools to assist with fears
Emotional regulation
Leadership
Decision-making
Empowerment
Boundary-Setting
How empathy helps us build community
Goal-setting
How to identify and utilize strengths
Creativity in horsemanship and the arts
What a Connection Camp Day Looks Like:
10:00 AM: Arrive and check in
10:30 - 11:00: Settling in to the barn atmosphere through mindfulness exercises, interactive exploration with the animals, farm chores, and community building with other campers.
11:00-11:30: Introduction to Connection based training with the horses on the ground.
11:30-12:30: Taking our new-found awareness into the ring with the horses where we’ll explore more groundwork or riding, depending on the length of the camp, or learning to problem solve the questions that come up as we learn how to speak horse language and in turn learn so much about ourselves.
12:30-1:00: Using art and writing in fun ways and experiential learning in nature as ways to document our horse journey.
2022-23 Camp Schedule
Summer Connection Camps:
June 4-7
June 18-21
July 9-12
July 23-26
July 30- August 2nd
(All camp sessions run Tuesday-Friday from 10 AM - 1 PM. The cost is $350.)
Please note: Use the form below to pre-register for your preferred camp week.
Please Note:
Horses are the heart of all we do at Bramblewood and because of this, our emphasis is on unmounted work, on the ground, with the horses. Riding is not the focus of these camps.
Riding is not the focus of camps because we want your child to grow as a human and to explore the gifts horses give us in the most compassionate, complete, and knowledgable way.
Every aspect of our program is designed for the well-being of the horse and the growth of our participants. Because of this, we ask that you trust our vision and try not to insist or demand that we change the program to suit what you believe a horse camp should look like.
Bramblewood Stables is changing the horse world. The old methods were harsh on the horses and tough on the riders. There is a better way. We teach it daily. Come join us.
Learning to ride is a pursuit that takes years and years. Our camps are designed for both beginning and experienced riders to expand their equine literacy and learn valuable lessons that often are not explored in traditional riding programs.
Connection Camp participants will learn so much about themselves and how to better navigate the world. The horses are amazing teachers. We are so glad that you joining us.
Contact us to sign up for Camp.
Camps are four days in length and run Tuesday through Friday from 10am-1pm. Space is limited each week, so be sure to sign up early.
The cost is $350 per four-day session. And $85 for single day camps.
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW to pre-register for your preferred camp week. The drop down menu allows you to list an alternate week in case your preferred week is full.
A $100 non-refundable deposit secures your camp sign-up. The remainder of camp fees are due the first day of the month your camp is scheduled for.
If you are signed up for camp and need to transfer your registration to another week, there is an additional $100, non-refundable fee to do so.
We will need a Waiver Form signed by all parents/guardians to complete the camp sign-up process. We will supply you with paper forms or links to digital forms.
Camp sign-ups can be completed online, mailed to our address, or a time for drop-off can be arranged. Please do not stop by the farm to drop off sign-ups without first arranging a time with us. When we’re attached to a horse or in another session, it’s hard for us to drop what we’re doing to give you the time and consideration we would like to provide for you.
